Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector User Manual


 
Quick Reference Guide
To begin using your Passport,
just follow these simple steps
1 Plug the small end of the power cord
into the side jack of the detector, and
plug the large end of the power cord
into your car’s lighter socket.
2 Mount your Passport on the windshield
using the supplied windshield mount.
3 Rotate the volume thumbwheel on
Passport’s left side to turn Passport on
and adjust the volume.
Please read the manual to fully understand
Passport’s operation and features.
EasyMount Slot
Insert Passport’s adjustable Windshield
mount into this slot. Page 7
Rear Laser Port
Receives laser signals from behind the
vehicle.
EasyMount Button
Press the button, and slide the Windshield
mount into one of its four locking positions.
Page 7
City Button
Switches between AutoSensitivity, City, and
Highway settings. In general, we
recommend the Auto mode. Page 8
Power/Volume Control
Rotate the thumbwheel to turn Passport on
and set the volume. Page 8
AutoMute
Passport’s patented AutoMute automatically
reduces the volume level of the audio alert
after a brief period. If you prefer, you can
turn AutoMute off. Page 8
Radar Antenna and Laser Lens
The rear panel of your Passport should have
a clear view of the road ahead. For best
performance, do not mount Passport
directly behind windshield wipers
or tinted areas. Page 6
Alphanumeric Display
Passport’s display will show Highway, Auto,
or City as its power-on indication. If you
prefer, you can choose other power-on
indications. Page 12-14
During an alert, the display will indicate
radar band, and a precise bar graph of signal
strength. Page 10
Note: In the Dark Mode the display will
not light during an alert. Page 9
Earphone Jack
Accepts standard 3.5mm earphone.
Power Jack
Plug the SmartCord into this connector.
Page 6
Dim Button
Press to adjust display brightness. There are
three brightness settings, plus Dark Mode.
In the Dark Mode, the power-on
indication will be changed to a dim “AD,”
“HD,” or “CD” (indicating Auto, Highway,
or City Dark). In the Dark Mode, Passport’s
meter will not display during an alert, only
the audio will alert you. Page 9
Mute Button
Briefly press this button (next to the
display) to silence the audio for a specific
alert. (The audio will alert you to the next
encounter.) Page 8
EZ-Programming
Passport is ready to go, just plug it in and
turn it on. But you can also easily change 9
features for your preferences. Page 12-16
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Quick Reference Guide