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Features
Technical Information
Features
360-Degree Radar Range And Laser
Detection: The Passport 9500i delivers extreme long-range warning on all
radar bands including X, K, Superwide Ka, Ku and instant-on POP modes. Multiple
front an rear laser sensors provide 360 degree laser protection, including a
wide field of view.
VG-2 Protection: This unit uses a
SmartShield VG2 Immunity to make it invisible to radar detector detectors.
TrueLock Signal Rejection: The
Passport 9500i utilizes TrueLock Signal Rejection to eliminate false alerts due
to location or certain frequencies. The GPS-powered (SiFRstar III receiver)
TrueLock system allows you to simply press the mute button a couple of time and
never hear a radar-based automatic door opener or motion sensor alarm again. The
patented design captures the location coordinates and the exact frequency of the
signal and stores them in memory. Once stored, TrueLock will reject these
signals, but is intelligent enough to warn you of a new or different signal in
that same locations.
SpeedAlert: The SpeedAlert
feature provides vehicle speed during each alert. The radar or laser band,
signal strength and your speed are displayed during an alert to help you in your
decision process.
Location Marks: Location Marks
store speed traps and other locations in memory. The 9500i's Mark Location
feature allows you to quickly store specific locations in memory. The next time
you approach these marked (saved) areas, the Passport 9500i will provide an
alert well in advanced to remind you of the potential speed traps ahead.
Sensitivity Settings: The
Passport 9500i features 3 radar sensitivity settings.
- Auto: In Auto mode the
unit provides real-time radar performance base on your vehicle's speed. As
your vehicle speed increases, the radar sensitivity (X and K-band) is set to
maximum range. As your vehicle speed decreases, the radar sensitivity (Xand
K-band only) is minimized to further reduce unwanted false alarms. Full
sensitivity is maintained on all other bands.
- Highway: Highway mode
provides maximum sensitivity on all bands.
- City: City modes reduces
X-band sensitivity and full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands.
Safety Warnings: The 9500i
features SWS (Safety Warning System) Technology which displays safety messages
on the unit's matrix-display when there is a Safety Warning System (SWS) used in
your area. SWS offers over 60 specific safety messages warning you of road
hazards in your area.
Crystal-Clear Voice Alerts: The
Passport 9500i provides you with a real voice alert option. In addition to the
unit's Geiger-counter-like sound that indicates the signal strength and unique
audible tones to identify each alert by band, the unit also feature a voice
alert option for crystal clear communication of alerts and user controls.
AutoVolume: The AutoVolume
feature automatically adjusts the alert volume based on ambient noise in the
vehicle. The 9500i uses an integrated miniature microphone to monitor ambient
noise within the vehicle and will increase the volume level automatically to
ensure you can hear the unit's alerts.
High-Resolution Display: The
radar detector features an ultra-bright red alphanumeric matrix-display with 280
LEDs and 5 brightness levels (Minimum, Medium, Maximum, Auto and Full Dark) to
choose from.
Dark Mode: In the Dark mode,
the radar detector will dim the display and not show visual alerts.
3 High-Resolution Meter
Modes: The Passport 9500i provides 3 types of meter
displays to choose from.
- Signal Strength Meter:
Standard bar-graph meter that provides information on a single radar signal.
If there are multiple signals present, the unit's internal computer will
determine which one is the most important threat to display.
- ExpertMeter: The
ExpertMeter is a miniature spectrum analyzer simultaneously tracks up to 8
radar signals. It provides detailed information on up to 2 Ka-band, 2
K-band, and 4 x-band signals.
- SpecDisplay: In this mode,
the unit will display the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being
received.
EZ-Programming: This radar
detector provides 9 driver selectable features that allow you to customize how
alerts and indicators are presented to you. These include adjustments to the
Power-on indication, Power-on sequence, signal strength meter, SpeedAlert
function, Auto mute feature, Auto volume feature, Unit measurements, Voice
announcements, and band selections.
Auto Mute: After the
initial audible alert, the volume is automatically reduced, so you need not
manually mute the sound. This feature can be defeated.
Mute Button: Once an alarm
sounds, it can be silenced using the mute button.
Earphone jack: There is a
standard 3.5mm earphone jack on the left side of the unit.
USB Data Port: The unit
features a USB data on the right side of the unit which allows you to backup
your TrueLock data and other software related functions.
SmartCord Cigarette Lighter
Adapter: The supplied cigarette lighter plug has an alert LED that lights even when
the unit is in the "Dark" mode and a mute button in case the unit is not within
easy reach.
Easy Mounting Bracket: The
radar detector comes supplied with an EasyMount windshield bracket that is
designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting. The bracket clips onto the
top of the 9500i and suction-cup mounts to your windshield. The 9500i features a
release button that will allow you to remove the 9500i from the bracket while
still leaving the suction-cup window mount bracket in place.
Technical Information
Operating Bands:
- X Band 10.525 GHz +/- 25 MHz
- K Band 24.150 GHz +/- 100 MHz
- Ka Band 34.7 GHz +/- 1300 MHz
- Ku-band 13.425 GHz +/1 25 MHz
- Laser 904nm, 33 MHz bandwidth
