Escort 8500CI Radar Detector User Manual
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1. Sct Oecd El th Bl th Bards Bards CO OO wma IS Gi Itame omp et Full word Highway or Auto or AutoNoX Letter with scanning dot Speed and Compass Compass Vehicle voltage Standard bar graph display ExpertMeter multiple signals SpecDisplay numeric frequency AutoMute on AutoMute off Voice alerts on Voice alerts off GPS features enabled GPS features disabled Speed and distance in English Speed and distance in Metric Automatically adjusts brightness Dark mode Minimum brightness Medium brightness Maximum brightness All markers are reported Markers have been reported Red light cameras default is ON Speed cameras default is ON Speed traps default is ON Other default is ON Alerts when specified speed is reached selectable ye ae 95mph 70mph is default Over Speed Alert off Bluetooth disabled Bluetooth enabled requires optional Bluetooth kit Factory default settings One or more bands have been modified and selected bands ON or OFF by pressing 35 OFF OFF OM OFT Moo K GH or E F or L or TSR ON or E w and holding the VOL MUTE button OM or OFF default is ON OFF default is ON a OM or OFF default is ON OFF default is OFF or DEE default is OFF OFF default is ON OFF default is ON Details of Preferences Pilot Light Power on indication NOTE When operating in Dark mode2. WARNING Only modify bands if you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar guns using that specific band in your area Specifications Features and Specifications Operating Bands e X band 10 525 GHz 25 MHz e K band 24 150 GHz 100 MHz e Ka band 34 700 GHz 1300 MHz e Laser 904nm 33 MHz bandwidth Radar Receiver Detector Type e Superheterodyne GaAs FET VCO e Scanning Frequency Discriminator e Digital Signal Processing DSP e 4 bit high resolution A to D converter Laser Detection e Quantum Limited Video Receiver e Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes Display Type e HP AlGaAs 280 LED Matrix Text e Bar Graph ExpertMeter and SpecDisplay e Automatic brightness control plus four levels of fixed brightness including Full Dark Power Requirement e 12VDC Negative Ground Programmable Features Power On Indication Signal Strength Meter AutoMute Voice GPS Filter Units Brightness Markers Over Speed Alert Bluetooth Requires Bluetooth Kit sold separately Bands Sensitivity Control Highway AutoSensitivity and Auto NoX Auto Calibration Circuitry Complete VG2 Immunity Dimensions Inches Display Controller 59H x 3 32W x 1 06 D Interface 83 x 3 90 x 3 61 inches Receiver Unit 1 78 x 3 14 x 4 18 inches Interpreting Alerts Although PASSPORT has a comprehensive warning system and this handbook is as complete as we can make it only experience will teach you what to expect from
3. In this setting each time you turn on the 8500ci Plus the display will be at medium brightness BET Mace In this setting each time you turn on the 8500ci Plus the display will be at maximum brightness Details of Preferences Markers Hark DFT factory default In this setting all safety cameras red light cameras and speed traps are reported Mark MOD In this setting only the markers you ve selected are reported Over Speed Alert DZ S factory default In this setting once a specified speed selectable options range from 30 95 mph 70 mph is factory default is reached you will receive an audible alert and a warning message in this setting Over Speed Alert is off OFF Bluetooth Elth OFF factory default In this setting Bluetooth is disabled Blih OH In this setting the optional Bluetooth Kit sold separately enables wireless connectivity between the 8500ci Plus and mobile devices or hands free car systems Bands t factory default The factory default settings for North America radar and laser are monitored It is highly recommended that you use your 8500ci Plus in this mode D HOG If the bands are changed from the factory default settings the 8500ci Plus will warn you with an audible alert and associated text message that one or more bands have been turned off in Preferences e g X band OFF This warning is displayed during the start up sequence
4. The first time you press the VOL MUTE button the audio will mute The second time the display will show Lockout accompanied by a voice prompt asking if you want to lockout this signal The third time you press the VOL MUTE button the location and frequency of that signal is stored in the 8500ci Plus s memory The display will show Stored to acknowledge the information has been captured The next time you drive past the area and the signal is detected the GPS icon will rotate clockwise providing a visual indication of the rejected signal The detector will not provide an audible alert To unlock a signal press and hold the VOL MUTE button while the icon is rotating An Unlock message will be displayed Press again to confirm and unlock that signal Clearing the Database At some point you may want to clear all of the data in the 8500ci Plus s database This includes all markers and camera locations In order to do this simply press and hold the MRK VOL MUTE and SEN buttons while powering the detector on An Erase message will appear on the screen Press the CRU button to confirm Audible Alerts For Radar signals The 8500ci Plus uses a Geiger counter type sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being encountered When you encounter radar a distinct audible alert will sound and will increase as the signal gets stronger This allows you to judge the distance from
5. Highway or Auto or AutoNoX a Letter with scanning dot fi Speed and Compass ES Compass Vehicle voltage Standard bar graph display Expert Meter multiple signals SpecDisplay numeric frequency AutoMute on AutoMute off Voice alerts on Voice alerts off GPS features enabled GPS features disabled Speed and distance in English Speed and distance in Metric KR Automatically adjusts brightness Dark mode Minimum brightness eae Medium brightness ___ Maximum brightness All markers are reported Markers have been modified Red light cameras default is ON Speed cameras default is ON Speed traps default is ON Other default is ON Alerts when specified speed is reached Over Speed Alert off Bluetooth disabled Bluetooth enabled requires optional Bluetooth kit Factory default settings One or more bands have been modified Turn selected bands ON or OFF by y holding the VOL MUTE button OH or EE default is ON OH or EF default is ON GOH or OFF default is ON Oort default is OFF i IM or IEF default is OFF 5k OH or EE default is ON SLIM or LFF default is ON selectable range 30 95 70mph is default A Stoliopad buojp pind anowiay A Table of Contents Introduction e Congratulations e IMPORTANT WARNING e Quick Reference Card e Quick Reference Guide Controls and Features e Power e Power on indication e Volume Adjust Mute e AutoMute e Display Brightness
6. e Dark Mode Radar Sensitivity e Cruise Alert e Over Speed Alert e GPS Indicator e Safety Camera Database e Mark Location e TrueLock e Clearing the Database e Audible Alerts e Voice Alerts e Speed Alert e Signal Strength Meter ExpertMeter e SpecDisplay 1 2 4 5 6 11 ey VO ao 5 o OO OO OO OO wO OO OD OD OO d NNN Oh Oh OA 10 11 11 Preferences e How To Customize Preferences e Example of Preferences e Overview of Preferences e Details of Preferences Technical Details e Specifications e Interpreting Alerts e How Radar Works e How POP Works e How Laser Works e How TSR Works e How GPS Works e How TrueLock Works e How Red Light Cameras Work How Speed Cameras Work e Software Updates e How Safety Radar Works Service e Troubleshooting e Service e Warranty e Accessories e Registration 12 16 12 12 13 14 16 17 25 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 32 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Quick Reference Guide Power Button CH To turn the 8500ci Plus on or off simply press the power button located on the far left side of the display controller NOTE ESCORT recommends wiring the 8500ci Plus to the vehicle s ignition switch so it turns on and off with the key Mark Location Button The Mark Location MRK button allows you to mark a specific location and label it for future reference Once marked the 8500ci Plus will provide an alert before you rea
7. is being rejected 3 Sensitivity Button The sensitivity SEN button toggles between sensitivity modes including Highway Auto AutoSensitivity and Auto NoX In general ESCORT recommends the Auto mode Page 7 Cruise Alert Button The Cruise Alert CRU button allows you to modify audible alerts when traveling within specified speeds selectable options range from 30 95 mph Page 7 Preferences The 8500ci Plus is pre programmed at the factory ready to go once it is installed just turn it on But you can also easily customize 11 features to your preferences Press and hold both the CRU and SEN buttons to enter Preferences then easily review or change your settings Pages 12 16 Controls and Features Power The 8500ci Plus was designed to turn on and off with the ignition once it is installed This is accomplished by connecting the 12 volt interface to a switched ACC connection at the fuse panel See Installation Manual for instructions If you prefer you may also turn the 8500ci Plus on and off by pressing the power button SH located on the display controller Power on indication After PASSPORT s start up sequence is complete the matrix display will show Highway Auto or Auto NoX to show which sensitivity mode has been selected If you prefer you can select alternate power on displays See the Preferences section for details Volume Adjust Mute To adjust the 8500ci Plus to your preferred audi
8. loose power connection can cause the 8500ci Plus to be briefly disconnected and will retrigger the power on sequence You wish to restore the factory default settings for Preferences The 8500ci Plus will not turn on e You can return all of the Preferences to the factory default settings by holding down the CRU and SEN buttons while you turn the 8500ci Plus on e Check that vehicle ignition is on e Check all connections The 8500ci Plus s display feels warm e It is normal for the device to feel warm 26 Explanation of Displays There is a problem with the front receiver Gt could be an unplugged connection damaged wiring or a problem within the front receiver itself The 8500ci Plus will continue to display this message and will not operate until the problem has been repaired One of the many safety radar messages page 25 The 8500ci Plus has detected a safety radar signal but the signal isn t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message pages 24 25 The 8500ci Plus is in ExpertMeter mode pages 10 11 The 8500ci Plus has failed to calibrate Contact your dealer for repair HAF Not able to receive GPS signal Check GPS antenna connection 27 28 Service Service Procedure If your PASSPORT ever needs service please follow these simple steps 1 Check the Troubleshooting section of this manual There may be a simple solution to your problem 2 Contact yo
9. of all passing vehicles between two separate fixed locations Both sets of photographs are date and time stamped which enables the system to calculate average speed between the two locations Fixed speed cameras can also be set up to monitor one to four lanes of traffic in the same direction To achieve this a sensor is installed in each lane and a wide angle camera lens is used to photograph the vehicle that is speeding Software Updates Software Updates The 8500ci Plus s DEFENDER Database is easily updated using our exclusive detector software tools found on our Web site Firmware or the operating software for the detector can also be updated using these tools In order to have access to these updates you must register your 8500ci Plus at www EscortRadar com Once registered you will receive e mail notifications that updates are now available for your Defender Database or firmware To update your 8500ci Plus s DEFENDER Database which includes locations for speed cameras red light cameras and the top speed traps in the U S please follow these simple steps 1 Connect the USB data cable to the 8500ci Plus See Installation Manual for instructions 2 Plug the standard USB connector end of the cable into your computer 3 Log on to www EscortRadar com download 4 Follow the instructions online How SWS Works There are two separate safety radar systems in limited use today Safety Alert and Safety Warni
10. performance based on vehicle speed plus Highway and Auto NoX settings e Exclusive ExpertMeter tracks and displays up to eight radar signal e Exclusive SpecDisplay provides actual numeric frequency for any radar signal e Cruise Alert feature offers modified radar alerts within specified speeds e New proprietary threat signal ranking TSR software intelligently sorts ranks and rejects traffic flow monitoring false alarms automatically e DEFENDER Database stores thousands of red light and fixed position speed cameras and speed traps throughout North America e Mark Location feature allows you to instantly mark known speed traps cameras and other places of interest e Advanced Preferences feature lets you instantly set up to 11 customized features Fully compatible with ESCORT Laser Shifter Pack If you ve used a radar detector before a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5 and the Preferences section on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the new features If this is your first detector please read this manual in detail to get the most out of your PASSPORT s performance and features Please drive safely IMPORTANT INSTALLATION WARNING Your new PASSPORT 8500ci Plus requires installation Although this product is simple to install ESCORT recommends you consult a 12 volt professional if you bave no experience with 12 volt installations If you would like professional i
11. the signal source without taking your eyes off of the road Each band has a distinct tone for easy identification X band beep tone K band brap tone Ka band double brap tone For Laser signals Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak the 8500ci Plus alerts you to all laser signals with a full laser alert Controls and Features For POP signals Since POP signals are extremely fast K or Ka bursts and a possible threat no matter how weak the 8500ci Plus alerts you to these bands at full signal strength For Safety signals If you have turned on SWS detection within your Preferences for bands the 8500ci Plus will alert you to these signals with a double beep tone and a corresponding text message A complete listing of the text messages is on page 25 For Marked Locations The 8500ci Plus will alert you to marked locations with a double beep tone and a corresponding text message A complete list of marked location labels are on page 8 Voice Alerts The 8500ci Plus provides digital voice announcements for alerts and selection feedback If you prefer you can turn off the voice feature in Preferences See the Preferences section for details Speed Alert 8500ci Plus s Speed Alert feature provides a visual indication of your vehicle speed during the first few seconds of an alert This allows you to instantly check your speed without looking at your speedometer Speed Alert is displayed regard
12. your PASSPORT and how to interpret what it tells you The radar alerts you receive are affected by the specific type of Alert radar being used the type of transmission continuous or instant on and the location of the radar source The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding PASSPORT s warning system for radar laser and safety alerts Explanation PASSPORT begins to sound slowly then the rate of alert increases until the alert becomes a solid tone The Signal Meter ramps accordingly You are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in your direction PASSPORT emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again An instant on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view PASSPORT suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit An instant on radar source or laser source is being used nearby This kind of alert requires immediate attention A brief laser alert PASSPORT receives weak signals These signals may be a little stronger as you pass large roadside objects The signals increase in frequency Laser is being used in the area Because laser is inherently difficult to detect any laser alert may indicate a source very close by A moving patrol car with continuous radar is overtaking you from behind Because these signals ar
13. ESCORT ESCORT DRIVE SMARTER PASSPORT Designed in the USA ESCORT Inc 5440 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 Sales Service 800 543 1608 www EscortRadar com PGM ARVW CHG 2011 ESCORT Inc Escort Passport AFR TrueLock SpecDisplay and ExpertMeter are trademarks of ESCORT Inc SWS is trademark of SWS L C Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice RADAR LASER SAFETY CAMERA DETECTOR Owner s Manual Congratulations Your new PASSPORT 8500ci Plus is a complete supercharged custom installed radar laser detector with GPS powered intelligence The 8500ci Plus includes full X K and SuperWide Ka radar capability digital signal processing for superior range and reduced false alarms our patented Mute and AutoMute audible and visual band alerts and all the performance vou d expect from ESCORT Its GPS features provide permanent relief from false alarms including automatic door openers motion sensors and other radar based sensors And it comes pre loaded with thousands of red light and fixed position speed camera locations throughout North America The 8500ci Plus boasts the following state of the art performance and features e Miniature display controller allows easy access to information and controls e Ultra bright alphanumeric display uses 280 LEDs for crystal clear information e Revolutionary AutoSensitivity mode provides real time radar
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15. an usual speed radar may be set up nearby Radar How Radar Works Traffic radar which consists of microwaves travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as cars trucks and even guardrails and overpasses Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the road As your vehicle travels into range the microwave beam bounces off your car and the radar antenna looks for the reflections Using the Doppler Principle the radar equipment then calculates your speed by comparing the frequency of the reflection of your car to the original frequency of the beam sent out Traffic radar has limitations the most significant of these being that it typically can monitor only one target at a time If there is more than one vehicle within range it is up to the radar operator to decide which target is producing the strongest reflection Since the strength of the reflection is affected by both the size of the vehicle and its proximity to the antenna it is difficult for the radar operator to determine if the signal is from a sports car nearby or a semi truck several hundred feet away Radar range also depends on the power of the radar equipment itself The strength of the radar unit s beam diminishes with distance The farther the radar has to travel the less energy it has for speed detection 20 Radar POP Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X Band radar your detec
16. ault In this setting the 8500ci Plus s audio alerts will initially be set to the volume level you selected However after a few seconds the audio level will automatically be reduced to keep you informed but not annoyed When AutoMute is off the audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the encounter Voice Announcements ind H factory default In this setting all alerts and instructions are communicated using a voice announcement Hoicelt t With voice off normal tones will be used for alerts GPS Filter 3 H factory default In this setting all GPS related features are on GFS OFF In this setting all GPS features are off Units Units Erg actory default In this setting all speed related features are displayed in miles per hour Units Met In this setting all speed related features are displayed in kilometers per hour 15 Brig htness Fito factory default in this setting the display brightness will automatically adjust based on the ambient light in the vehicle BRT Dark In this setting each time you turn on the 8500ci Plus the display will be in the Dark mode This is recommended only when using the hidden display LED option so you still have a visual indication to confirm that the 8500ci Plus is operational BRT Mir In this setting each time you turn on the 8500ci Plus the display will be at the lowest brightness BET Hern
17. ay will not show visual alerts when it detects signals Only the audible alert will notify you of detected signals Radar Sensitivity The SEN button allows you to select the 8500ci Plus s radar sensitivity Highway Auto or Auto NoX In general ESCORT recommends Auto for everyday driving Highway In this setting the 8500ci Plus will detect all radar signals on all bands at maximum range Auto In this setting the 8500ci Plus will automatically adjust its radar sensitivity based on the speed of your vehicle At slower speeds lt 25 mph X and K band sensitivity is reduced to minimize alerts caused by automatic door openers etc At higher speeds gt 45 mph X and K band sensitivity is increased to maximum Auto Nox Auto NoX works the same as Auto mode however X band is completely turned off WARNING Do not use the 8500ci Plus in Auto NoX unless you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar guns using X band in your area Cruise Alert The Cruise Alert feature allows you to minimize audio alerts received while traveling within a selected speed To set the warning speed simply press the CRU button The display will read Cruise 30 To change simply hold the CRU button down to scroll through your choices The range is 30 95 mph in 5 mph increments Once you reach your desired setting simply release the button To turn the Cruise Alert feature off simply select Cru off using the same proces
18. ch this area again This can be extremely useful when there are known speed traps or safety cameras in a particular location Page 8 Volume Control Mute Button To set your volume level for alerts press and hold the VOL MUTE button located in the center of the display controller Once you ve reached your desired level of audio simply release the button The 8500ci Plus will remember this setting even when the power is turned off To mute an audible alert briefly press the VOL MUTE button to silence the audio for a specific alert The audio will alert you to the next encounter Page 6 ESCORT s patented AutoMute automatically reduces the volume level of the audio alert Page 6 If you prefer you can turn AutoMute off Page 12 MRK VOL Matrix Display The 8500ci Plus s display will show Highway as its standard power on indication Page 14 If you prefer you can choose other power on indications Page 14 During an alert the display will show the radar band along with a precise bar graph indicating the signal s strength Page 10 You can program the 8500ci Plus for ExpertMeter mode which displays up to eight radar signals at once or choose our new SpecDisplay mode which provides the actual numeric radar frequency Pages 10 11 The display can also show Safety Radar text messages Pages 24 25 GPS Signal Indicator 28 The GPS icon indicates reception of GPS satellite signals and will rotate when 5 a false alert
19. d light camera REDLGHT and other OTHER To mark a location simply press the MRK button The display will show MARK accompanied by a voice message Press the MRK button again and the labels appear starting with SPDTRAP If this is not the label you want to use simply press the VOL MUTE button to scroll through the other options Once you reach the label you want simply press the MRK button once more to confirm The word MARKED will appear on the display accompanied by a voice prompt confirming you have marked and labeled this location Once marked the 8500ci Plus will provide an alert as you approach this location the next time NOTE When a location is marked the first time you must travel at least 1 mile away from that location to receive an alert The warning distance for each label is e Red light camers 250 ft or 10 seconds e Speed cameras 500 ft when traveling below 55 mph 1 000 ft when traveling above 55 mph e Speed traps 0 3 mi or approximately 1 584 ft e Other 500 ft when traveling below 55 mph 1 000 ft when traveling above 55 mph NOTE GPS Filter must be ON in Preferences for the Mark Location feature to work TrueLock To lock out a known false alarm X band K band or laser simply press the MOL MUTE button three times during the false alert NOTE It is important to visually look around to make certain no traffic radar is present before locking out a signal
20. e reflected reflections are increased by large objects they may or may not eventually melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is directly behind you PASSPORT alerts slowly for awhile and then abruptly jumps to a strong alert 18 You are approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill or an obstructed curve Alert Explanation PASSPORT alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a radar source aimed forward Because signals are sometimes reflected off of large objects and sometimes not the alerts may seem inconsistent PASSPORT alerts intermittently Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert A patrol car is approaching from the other direction sampling traffic with instant on radar Such alerts should be taken seriously PASSPORT gives an X band alert intermittently You are driving through an area populated with radar motion sensors door openers burglar alarms etc Since these transmitters are usually contained inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from you they are typically not as strong or lasting as a real radar encounter 19 CAUTION Since the characteristics of these alerts may be similar to some of the preceding examples over confidence in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous Likewise if an alert in a commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on a different band th
21. eat Signal Ranking TSR software intelligently sorts ranks and rejects these types of false alarms automatically The result is ultimate protection without excessive false alarms Since not all markets have this type of traffic flow monitoring system your detector has been pre set with TSR turned off For details on how to activate TSR see the Preferences section These sensors are fully self contained and roadside mounted GPS TrueLock How GPS Works The global positioning system GPS is made up of 24 orbiting satellites and was developed by the U S military There are at least four satellites visible at any given time every day A GPS receiver is designed to locate and receive data from four of these satellites These data include the distance to your location from each of the satellites Once the distance from each satellite is known the receiver can calculate and pinpoint your exact location How TrueLock Works TrueLock uses the exact position and actual frequency of a signal to eliminate it as a false alarm Once a signal is locked out a box is created around that location approximately 1 2 mile radius to lock it out from all directions Automatic door openers use more than one source so TrueLock will automatically lock out other X and K band sources in close proximity Red Light Cameras How Red Light Cameras Work Red light cameras use three basic things a camera a device to trigger the ca
22. ee there are vertical lines after each band designator Each line shows a signal being detected The height of each line shows the relative signal strength The position of the line shows the relative frequency of the signal within the band The band designators X K Ka will stay on the display for a few seconds after the signal has passed This allows you to see what the unit detected even on very brief signals However the vertical lines representing individual signals constantly change several times a second to give you a continuous view of the signal strength of all radar signals present A few more examples will help you better see how the ExpertMeter works Here ExpertMeter shows 1 strong K band signal and three X band signals two strong and one weak Here ExpertMeter shows 1 weak Ka band signal and three weak X band signals 11 On very weak signals there will not be a vertical line at all This shows a very weak X band signal NOTE If you use ExpertMeter the brief signal shown in the power on sequence when you turn on your 8500ci Plus will also be in ExpertMeter an X with a single vertical line SpecDisplay The 8500ci Plus s SpecDisplay option is also designed for the advanced detector user In this mode it will display the actual numeric radar frequency being received Display shows a K band signal at 24 150 GhZ Display shows a Ka band signal at 34 700 GhZ Display s
23. hows a X band signal at 10 525 GhZ NOTE Even long time detector users will require a significant amount of time to get familiar with this new level of information Preferences The 8500ci Plus offers 11 user selectable options so you can customize it to your preferences Pages 14 16 explain each option in more detail How To Customize Preferences 1 To access Preferences press and hold both the CRU and SEN buttons for 2 seconds The 8500ci Plus will beep and display Fr f Brightness will automatically change to maximum during this process 1 Then press the RVW button to review the current settings You can either tap the button to change from item to item or hold the button to scroll through the items 2 Press the CRU button to review the 11 preference categories You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting or hold the button to scroll through all the options 3 Press the SEN button to change any setting within the selected category You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting or hold the button to scroll through all the options 4 To exit Preferences simply wait 8 seconds without pressing a button The unit will display Le accompanied by a voice confirmation and return to normal operation 12 Example of Preferences Here s how you would turn the 8500ci Plus s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter Preferences by pressing and holding both the CRU and SEN buttons fo
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25. less of your meter setting 10 NOTE When traveling 15 mph or less your speed will not be displayed If you prefer you can turn the Speed Alert feature off See Preferences for details Signal Strength Meter The 8500ci Plus s matrix display consists of 280 individual LEDs to provide an intuitive ultra bright display of signal strength and text messages When it detects radar it displays the band of the radar X K or Ka and a precise bar graph of the signal s strength ExpertMeter ESCORT s exclusive ExpertMeter option is an advanced display for experienced detector users Please use the 8500ci Plus for a few weeks to get fully familiar with its other features before using ExpertMeter To use the ExpertMeter instead of the standard bar graph meter you must select MeterExp in the 8500ci Plus s Preferences Page 13 ExpertMeter simultaneously tracks up to eight radar signals two Ka band two K band and four X band signals The ExpertMeter is actually a miniature spectrum analyzer It shows what band each signal is its relative frequency within the band and its signal strength ExpertMeter can help you spot a change in your normal driving environment for example a traffic radar unit being operated in an area where there are normally other signals present Above is the ExpertMeter display if the 8500ci Plus was detecting two strong Ka band two strong K band and 4 strong X band signals As you can s
26. mera and a computer An intersection may have more than one camera to monitor traffic from multiple directions The trigger is typically a series of wires buried just beneath the surface of the road These wires are separated by a pre set distance to create a magnetic field or induction loop Once a vehicle is in the intersection the loop or circuit becomes closed and alerts the computer to take a picture In some states tickets are issued to the car s owner no matter who is actually driving In this case the red light camera only needs to photograph the vehicle s rear license plate In other states the actual driver is responsible for paying the ticket In this case the system needs a second camera in front of the car to get a shot of the driver s face Speed Cameras How Speed Cameras Work There are several types of fixed position speed cameras used including radar laser induction loop and photo based Radar and laser based cameras are typically mounted near the road and transmit a short range signal across the lanes monitored Since this signal is transmitted across the road instead of down the road like with many handheld systems detecting them in time is critical Another technology used is an induction loop system This type of system utilizes wires buried just beneath the surface of the road to trigger a computer that calculates speed between the two points Photo based systems take two sets of pictures
27. ng System SWS Both systems use modified K band radar signals 24 SWS From the factory your 8500ci Plus is programmed with safety radar decoding off If safety radar is used in your area your 8500ci Plus will display these signals as K band radar signals instead of safety radar unless you use the Preferences to turn safety radar decoding ON The Safety Alert safety radar system has three possible alerts e Safety Vehicle e Road Hazard e Train Nearby The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages The SWS messages your 8500ci Plus can display are listed on the facing page NOTE Some of the safety messages have been condensed so they can fit on the 8500ci Plus s display Since safety radar technology is relatively new and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet widespread you will not receive safety signals on a daily basis and should not be surprised to encounter emergency vehicles road hazards and railroad crossings that are unequipped with these transmitters and therefore fail to provide a signal As safety transmitters become more prevalent the number of operating transmitters is growing every day these safety radar signals will become more common SWS Text Messages Highway Construction or Maintenance hike EES k WD OO JO um P wM eil Lane For future use Highway mazara Zone Advisory e height Limit ing Ahead CH 0 ing We Low Gear HL 2 CO D For f
28. nstallation simply visit our Web site www EscortRadar com Attempting to install the 8500ci Plus without expertise in automotive electronic installations can cause personal injury or damage to your device or your vebicle Y Remove card along perforations W Quick Reference Card The 8500ci Plus offers 11 user selectable options so you can customize it to your preferences Pages 14 16 explain each option in more detail How to use Preferences 1 To access Preferences press and hold both the CRU and SEN buttons for two seconds The 8500ci Plus will beep and display Fre f Brightness will automatically change to maximum during this process 2 Press the CRU button to review the 11 preference categories You can either tap the button to change from item to item or hold the button to scroll through all the categories 3 Press the SEN button to change any setting within the selected category You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting or hold the button to scroll through all the options 4 To exit Preferences simply wait 8 seconds without pressing a button The unit will display Complete accompanied by a voice confirmation and return to normal operation Factory Default Settings To reset the 8500ci Plus to its original factory settings press and hold the MRK and VOL MUTE buttons while turning the power on The display will provide a Rese t message accompanied by an audible t
29. o level for alerts simply press and hold the VOL MUTE button The audio will increase decrease while it is depressed Once you reach the desired audio level simply release the button The 8500ci Plus will retain this setting in its memory even if the system is turned off The VOL MUTE button can also be used for e Muting the audio during a single alert Press the VOL MUTE button during the alert After the radar encounter has passed the mute will disengage and the audio will return to your preset level e Locking out false alarms See TrueLock feature for details page 9 AutoMute Your 8500ci Plus includes ESCORT s patented AutoMute feature After the 8500ci Plus alerts you to a radar encounter at your selected volume level it automatically reduces the volume more than 50 This keeps you informed without the annoyance of a continuous full volume alert If you prefer you can turn the AutoMute feature off See the Preferences section for details pages 12 13 Display Brightness The 8500ci Plus s display brightness is automatically adjusted to suit ambient lighting conditions in your car The light sensor is located inside the display controller and may dim the display momentarily while you are accessing the buttons Maximum Medium Minimum or Dark Dark Mode If you select Dark mode on the 8500ci Plus the display will not provide any indication that it is on NOTE When the 8500ci Plus is in Dark mode the displ
30. one acknowledging the reset An example Here is how you would turn the 8500ci Plus s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter Preferences by pressing and holding both the CRU and SEN buttons for 2 seconds The 8500ci Plus will beep and display Fre 2 Press and hold the CRU button The 8500ci Plus will scroll through the categories starting with Pilot Light Eilat then Signal Strength Meter ie ter and then AutoMute Ciel 3 Release the CRU button when the display shows atu te Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on the If you accidentally don t release the CRU button in time and it goes to the next category simply hold the CRU button down again until attut is displayed 4 Press the SEN button to change from aute OH to aute OFF 5 To complete this change simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The unit will display Comp leie accompanied by a voice confirmation This is an indication that the 8500ci Plus has returned to its normal operation Preferences Details gt Quick Reference Card MRK VOL MUTE CRU PASSPORT 8500ci Plus Quick Reference Card Press the CRU button to go from one category to the next Pilot Light Power on indication Signal Strength Meter AutoMute Voice GPS Filter Units Brightness Markers Over Speed Alert Bluetooth Factory Default Settings Bands Press the SEN button to change your setting within a category Full word
31. r 2 seconds The 8500ci Plus will beep and display Frei 2 Press and hold the CRU button The 8500ci Plus will scroll through the categories starting with Pilot Light i lot then Signal Strength Meter then AutoMute alate 3 Release the CRU button when the display shows atta t Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on the 8500ci Plus will display If you accidentally don t release the CRU button in time and it goes to the next category simply hold the CRU button down again until Site is displayed 4 SS the SEN button to Seen from 5 To complete this change simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The unit will display accompanied by a voice confirmation This is an indication that the 8500ci Plus has returned to its normal operation Overview of Preferences Press the CRU button to go from one category to the next Pilot Light Power on indication Signal Strength Meter AutoMute Voice GPS Filter Units Brightness Markers Over Speed Alert Bluetooth Bands Factory Default Settings To reset the 8500ci Plus to its original factory settings press and hold the MRK and VOL MUTE buttons while turning the power on The display will provide a Rese message accompanied by an audible tone acknowledging the reset Press the SEN button to change A r your setting within a category Pilot Pilot Pilot Pilot Pilot dap Heter allute ate
32. read as conventional radar therefore you may not encounter it on a daily basis And unlike radar detection LIDAR is not prone to false alarms Because LIDAR transmits a much narrower beam than does radar it is much more accurate in its ability to distinguish between targets and is also more difficult to detect As a result even the briefest laser LIDAR alert should be taken seriously There are limitations to LIDAR equipment LIDAR is much more sensitive to weather conditions than radar and a LIDAR gun s range will be decreased by anything affecting visibility such as rain fog or smoke A LIDAR gun cannot operate through glass and it must be stationary in order to get an accurate reading Because LIDAR must have a clear line of sight and is subject to cosine error an inaccuracy that increases as the angle between the gun and the vehicle increases police typically use LIDAR equipment parallel to the road or from an overpass LIDAR can be used day or night TSR How TSR Works The 8500ci Plus includes a new boost in anti falsing software to eliminate excessive alerts from erroneous X and K band sources One example is traffic flow monitoring systems These systems which are becoming more widely used in cities across the U S generate K band signals to measure the flow of traffic on a given road Unfortunately most detectors see this as a real threat and will alert you to it unnecessarily Our new proprietary Thr
33. s Controls and Features Over Speed Alert The Over Speed Alert feature can provide voice alerts that you are traveling over a specified speed selectable options range from 30 95 mph 70 mph is factory default Once the specified speed is reached you will receive an audible alert and a warning message on the display GPS Indicator The GPS icon is visible on the right side of the 8500ci Plus display and indicates whether it is receiving GPS signals At start up this icon will flash on and off until GPS data is received Once the signals are received the GPS icon will stop flashing and remain on the display The GPS icon will rotate when a false alert is being rejected Safety Camera Database Your 8500ci Plus comes pre loaded with ESCORT s DEFENDER Database which stores thousands of red light and fixed position speed cameras and speed traps throughout North America The factory setting is for all markers in the database to be reported as you approach them It is recommended that you use the 8500ci Plus in this mode To modify which markers are reported see Markers in the Preferences section Mark Location The Mark Location feature allows you to mark any location for future reference Once marked the 8500ci Plus will provide an alert accompanied by the label you assigned to it on the display There are four different labels you can use when marking a location speed trap SPDTRAP speed camera SPDCAM re
34. the display will be completely dark Fi Hay factory default In this setting the 8500ci Plus will display Highway Auto or Auto NoX as its power on indication ER mk H S In this setting the 8500ci Plus will display H for Highway A for Auto and ANX for Auto No X plus a single dot that will continuously scroll across the display Failed Sel Core In this setting the 8500ci Plus will display your current speed and heading direction Pilot Cr In this setting ES 8500ci Plus will display your heading direction Pilot H In this setting the 8500ci Plus will continually display H for Highway A for Auto and ANX for Auto No X accompanied by the vehicle s battery voltage NOTE If the vehicle s voltage drops below 10 5 volts a low voltage warning will be displayed followed by an audible alert A high voltage warning is also given when the vehicle s voltage goes above 16 5 volts 14 Signal Strength Meter o if factory default The standard meter displays the band along with a bar graph indicating the signal strength i Zb ExpertMeter ExpertMeter simultaneously tracks up to 2 Ka band 2 K band and 4 X band signals with accompanying bar graphs indicating the signal strengths H SpecDisplay SpecDisplay shows the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received AutoMute ite OM factory def
35. tor will occasionally receive non police radar signals Since these X Band transmitters are usually contained inside of a building or aimed toward the ground they will generally produce much weaker readings than will a true radar encounter As you become familiar with the sources of these pseudo alarms in your daily driving they will serve as confirmation that your 8500ci Plus s radar detection abilities are fully operational How POP Works POP mode is a relatively new feature for radar gun manufacturers It works by transmitting an extremely short burst within the allocated band to identify speeding vehicles in traffic Once the target is identified or POPPED the gun is then turned to its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history required by law NOTE According to the operator s manual from the radar gun manufacturer tickets should not be issued in POP mode Laser How Laser Lidar Works Laser speed detection is actually light detection and ranging LIDAR LIDAR guns project a beam of invisible infrared light The signal is a series of very short infrared light energy pulses that move in a straight line reflecting off your car and returning to the gun LIDAR uses these light pulses to measure the distance to a vehicle Speed is then calculated by measuring how quickly these pulses are reflected given the known speed of light LIDAR is a newer technology whose use is not as widesp
36. ur installer They will evaluate your unit and arrange repairs if necessary If you installed it yourself please contact our customer service team at 800 543 1608 FCC NOTE Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment Warranty ESCORT One Year Limited Warranty ESCORT warrants your PASSPORT 8500ci Plus against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of the original purchase subject to the following terms and conditions The sole responsibility of ESCORT under this warranty is limited to either repair or at the option of ESCORT replacement of the PASSPORT 8500ci Plus There are no expressed or implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability which extend beyond the face hereof Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty does not cover installation removal or reinstallation charges This warranty gives you specific rights You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state This warranty does not apply if the serial number on the housing of the PASSPORT 8500ci Plus has been removed or if your PASSPORT 8500ci Plus has been subjected to physical abuse improper installation or modification ESCORT is not liable for any incidental or consequent
37. uture use 25 41 42 60 Weather Related Haza High BI 1010 Sr Whi te For future use rds aput Abpea Travel ee a Hhes ac ELNE For future u use Ge Moving lane AM Radio Troubleshooting Problem Solution Detector beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source is in sight e An X band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route See TrueLock in the Controls and Features section for details on how to lock out this alert Detector did not alert when a police car was in view e VASCAR Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder a stopwatch method of speed detection may be in use e Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on Detector did not provide a safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle e Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area Detector s audible alerts become softer after the first few alerts e Detector is in AutoMute mode See AutoMute in the Preferences section for details Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area Detector only provides a double beep during an alert e Cruise Alert is enabled If you prefer full alerts regardless of your speed see Cruise Alert in the Controls and Features section for details on how to turn this feature off The 8500ci Plus s power on sequence reoccurs while you are driving e A
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