Escort Passport 8500 User manual

Owner’s Manual

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.
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.
City Button
Switches between AutoSensitivity, City, and
Highway settings. In general, we
recommend the Auto mode.
Power/Volume Control
Rotate the thumbwheel to turn PASSPORT
on and set the volume.
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.
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.
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.
During an alert, the display will indicate
radar band, and a precise bar graph of signal
strength.
NOTE: In the Dark Mode the
display will not light during an alert.
Earphone Jack
Accepts standard 3.5mm mono earphone.
Power Jack
Plug the SmartCord into this connector.
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.
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.)
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.
Quick Reference Guide

Power Connection
To power PASSPORT, plug the small end of
the SmartCord, (telephone-type
connector) into the modular jack on
PASSPORT’s right side, and plug the lighter
plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter
socket or accessory socket.
PASSPORT operates on 12 volts DC
negative ground only. The lighter plug
provided is a standard size and will work in
most vehicles. However, some vehicles may
require our optional sleeve to ensure a
snug fit. If so, simply call or visit our
website. Of course, your lighter socket
must be clean and properly connected for
proper operation.
NOTE: Depending on your vehicle, the
lighter socket power may either be
continuously on, or it may be switched
on and off with your ignition switch.
Optional power cords
See the Accessories section for details on
our optional Direct-wire SmartCord.
Windshield Mount
PASSPORT’s EasyMount windshield bracket
is designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free
mounting.
1 Depress the adjustment button on the
top of PASSPORT (by the word ESCORT)
and slide the EasyMount bracket into the
slot until it is locked into the position which
best fits the angle of your windshield (there
are four settings available). For extremely
horizontal or extremely sloped windshields,
the EasyMount bracket can be bent.
To ensure that the suction cups adhere to
the windshield firmly, be sure to keep both
your windshield and the suction cups clean.
2 To adjust PASSPORT on your
windshield, use the EasyMount adjustment
button located on the top of the PASSPORT,
and slide PASSPORT forward or backward
to obtain a level horizontal position.
When installed and adjusted properly, the
back top edge of PASSPORT should rest
solidly against your windshield.
Caution!
A few vehicles (including some Porsches)
have windshields with a soft anti-lacerative
coating on the inside surface. Use of
suction cups will permanently mar this
coating. Consult your dealership or the
vehicle owner’s manual to determine if
your windshield has this coating.
Mounting Location
WARNING: ESCORT cannot anticipate
the many ways PASSPORT can be
mounted. It is important that you
mount PASSPORT where it will not
impair your view nor present a
hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount PASSPORT
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
• Using the Windshield Mount, mount your
PASSPORT level, and high enough on your
front windshield to provide a clear view of
the road from the front and rear.
• Mount PASSPORT away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.
Installation Windshield Mount
User’s Tip
You can leave the EasyMount bracket in
place on your windshield, and easily remove
PASSPORT by pressing the adjustment button
and sliding PASSPORT off the mount. Again,
be sure to position the bracket where it
won’t present a hazard in the event of an
accident. Additional mounts are available.
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