The Escort Passport 9500ci radar detector and laser jammer system is easily hidden behind your grille, behind a foam core bumper, and up on your ski rack or luggage rack. The Escort 9500ci radar detector is a combination of all the knowledge and technology that Escort has to date including artificial intelligence, GPS Locate and radar detector detector invisibility. The 9500ci detects X, K, Ku, Superwide Ka laser bands, police laser, and provides SWS (Safety Warning System) alerts. If you want to simplify your installation and double your radar detection performance, insert your Escort 9500ci radar module into the special VISOR HOLDER. SAVE some $$ on installation costs.
The 9500ci radar module uses an internal, dual, front antenna scheme to provide a significant increase in K band and Ka radar detection sensitivity, while reducing false noise alerts with the dual LNA (low noise amplifier) microwave receiver. Digital signal processing (DSP) in the Passport 9500ci provides superior range, easy mode programming and reduced false alarms for you.
If you don't want a radar detector on the dash or up in the windshield, yet need superb detection and absolute invisibility to police radar detector detectors, the Pasport 9500ci Radar Detector is for you. Voice alerts and brilliant BLUE LED display warn the driver in the cockpit to X, K, Ka radar, police laser, instant-on radar and POP3 radar. The Escort 9500ci is superb for detecting hidden, "over-the-hill" Ka police radar traps in the USA and Canada before they can detect your speed. The 9500ci radar detector offers 100% invisibility to Spectre II, Spectre III, VG2, VG4 RDD and Stalcar radar detector detectors. Professional drivers and drivers in Canada, USA, Mexico and Virginia will definitely need the Passport 9500ci radar detector.
Volume Press and hold the VOL/MUTE button located in the center of the controller to adjust the STi-R remote alert volume level. The audio will ramp up and down, accompanied by a bar-graph on the display. Once you’ve reached your preferred audio level, simply release the button. To change the direction of the audio ramping (down instead of up or vice versa) simply release the VOL/MUTE button quickly press and hold it again to change its direction.
Power-on Indication
After 9500ci radar detector start-up sequence is complete, the alphanumeric display will show Highway, AutoScan, City or City NoX to indicate which sensitivity mode is selected. If you prefer, you can select alternate power-on displays. See the Programming section for details.
Voice Alerts
The Escort 9500ci radar detector provides digital voice announcements (factory default) for alerts. If you prefer, you can turn off the voice announcement feature and have the 9500ci provide audible tones without the voice announcement. See programming section for details.
AutoMute
Your Escort Passport radar detector has the patented AutoMute feature. After the Escort 9500ci alerts you to a radar encounter at the volume you have selected, the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce the volume to a lower level. 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 Programming section for details.
Mute
The VOL/MUTE button, located in the center front panel, allows you to silence the audio alert during a radar encounter. To mute the audio for a single specific signal, briefly press the VOL/MUTE button. After that radar encounter has passed, the mute will automatically reset and the audio will alert you to the next encounter.
Power
To turn the Passport 9500ci on or off, press the PWR button located on the front left side of the controller. When you turn the Escort 9500ci on, it goes through a self test and sequence of alerts. If you prefer, you may program your Passport 9500ci for a shorter power-on sequence. See the Programming section for details.
Sensitivity Button (SENS)
The “SENS” button selects the 9500ci remote sensitivity mode. We recommend AutoScan mode for most driving.
Highway Mode (Highway)
In this setting, the Escort 9500ci will detect all signals at maximum range.
AutoScan Mode (AutoScan)
In this setting the Passport 9500ci internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently filters out unwanted X and K-band false alarms from automatic door openers and motion sensors. Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands.
City (City STD)
In this setting, X and K-band sensitivity is further reduced to eliminate unwanted false alarms in congested urban areas.
City X, City No X, City K settings
In this setting, K-band sensitivity is the same as City STD, however, X-band is completely turned off. WARNING: Do not use the Passport 9500ci City NoX mode unless you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar guns using X-band in your area.
Brightness
The brightness is controlled by a sensor located behind the display lens. This sensor will automatically adjust the display based on the ambient light in your vehicle. If you prefer, you can select a fixed brightness level, including Full Dark Mode.
Signal Strength Meter
The brilliant Blue alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs, to provide an intuitive ultra-bright display of signal strength and text messages. The Passport 9500ci radar detector provides a standard bar-graph signal strength meter displays band identification on a single radar signal. If there are multiple signals present,the internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar-graph meter. When detecting radar, it displays the band (X, K, Ka), and a precise bar-graph of the signal strength. When detecting a laser signal, the display will show “LASER.” When it detects a POP signal, the display will show “POP.” NOTE: If you are operating the Escort 9500ci radar detector in the Dark mode, the display will not display anything when a signal is detected. Only the audio will be heard.
Threat Display
The Threat Display option is an advanced display for experienced detector users. Please use the 9500ci for a few weeks to get familiar with its other features before using Threat Display. To use the Threat Display instead of the bar graph signal strength meter, you must select Threat Display in the Programming. The Threat Display simultaneously tracks multiple radar signals and their relative signal strength. Threat Display 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. The Threat Display is actually a miniature spectrum analyzer. It shows what band each signal is and its signal strength.
Ka9 K2 X1
Above is the Threat Display if the Escort 9500ci was detecting a strong Ka-band, a weak K-band, and a weak X-band signal. A few more examples will help you better see how the Threat Display works.
K9 X1
Here Threat Display shows a strong K-band signal, and a weak X-band signal.
Ka1 X9
Here Threat Display shows a weak Ka-band signal, and a strong X-band signal.
Threat Display Details
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.
Tech Display
The Passport 9500ci radar detector Tech Display option is for the experienced detector user. In this mode, the display will indicate the actual numeric frequency (example: 34.695 for a Ka center radar band) of the radar signal being received.
K 24.150
Tech Display shows one K-band signal at 24.150 gigahertz. This is for professional people who work with radar and understand what the frequency is telling them. Long-time detector users will require some time to become familiar with this new level of information about detected radar signals.
Audible Alerts For Radar signals
The Escort Passport radar detector uses a geiger-counter-like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being encountered. When you encounter radar, a distinct audible alert will sound and occur faster as the signal gets stronger. This allows you to judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road.
X-band = chirping
K-band = buzzing
Ka-band = double-chirp
POP = full double-chirp
Laser = rapid fire chirping
SWS = double buzz
For Laser (L) signals
Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak, the Escort 9500ci alerts you to these bands at full signal strength. 9500ci comes with the Laser Shifting "OFF". You will need to go into programming and turn ZR4Laser Shifter to Shift Mode to jam laser guns.
For POP3 radar signals:
Since POP 3 radar signals are extremely fast K or Ka bursts of about 67 milliseconds in time, and a possible threat no matter how weak, the unit alerts you to these bands at full signal strength.
For Safety signals:
The Escort 9500ci will alert you to these signals with a double-beep tone, and a corresponding text message.
Programming
There are 7 user-selectable options so you can customize your 9500ci radar detection for your own preferences. The buttons labeled VOL/MUTE and SENS are also used to enter the Programming Mode, REVIEW your current program settings, and to CHANGE any settings as desired.
How to Use Programming
1 To enter Program Mode, press and hold both the VOL/MUTE and SENS buttons down for 2 seconds. (The unit will beep twice, and will display the word Program).
2 Then press the VOL/MUTE 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).
3 Press the SENS button to change any setting. (You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting, or hold the button to scroll through all the options).
4 To leave the Program Mode, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button, or press the PWR button. (The unit will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to normal operation).
Comes Fully Equipped
The Escort 9500ci remote comes complete with a comprehensive owner's manual with quick reference card, quick-release windshield mount SmartPlug lighter adapter, amplified 12-volt speaker, direct wire SmartPlug and a durable hard-shell remote radar enclosure.
Quality Product This product is designed and manufactured under strict quality control. All products are carefully tested and packaged for shipment. You will find the enclosure is very sturdy for any kind of weather. With new surface mount (SMT) technology, manufacturing costs have been down, while providing a very nice looking product with highest performance available.
Shipments All orders are shipped via Fed Ex to a street address only. Delivery requires your signature. Orders prior to 4:30 PM MST are usually shipped the same business day. Shipping (Standard Overnight, 3rd Day, FED Ex Ground, Fed Ex International) is provided Monday - Friday and up until 10AM on Saturday. Sunday is excluded.
