Product DescriptionThe Escort 8500 X50 police radar detector brings one of the most advanced high performing radar detectors for cars to your travels wherever they may take you With all of the features the 8500 X50 brings to your car this police scanner for cars comes ready to use out of the box However you can also instantly customize it for your unique driving preferences including Power On indication Meter type AutoMute Brightness level including full Dark Mode Audio Tones and selectable radar The Escort 8500 X50 radar detector connects to Escort Live (Escort's exclusive real time ticket protection network) which keeps drivers aware of upcoming alerts reported by other users in the area and gives you access to local speed limit data for over speed alerts right out of the boxFrom the ManufacturerPassport 8500 X50The PASSPORT 8500 X50, or as we like to call it the "X50 Black", delivers a vicious 40% performance improvement. The improved model has a sophisticated new look and includes a fitted travel case and convenient SmartCord.The Passport 8500 X50's improved "V-Tuned" radar receiver provides extreme detection range on all police radar: conventional and "instant-on" radar, including the new POP mode radar threat, X-Band, and up to 50% more range than the original Passport 8500 on the all-important K and Ka bands. The advanced technology that allows for a wide detection range is called digital signal processing (DSP) which provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms.The Passport 8500 X50 also includes our proprietary Traffic Sensor Rejection (TSR) software to eliminate false alerts. Enhanced Radar ProtectionOur enhanced "V-Tuned" radar receiver provides extreme long range warning on all radar: conventional and "instant-on" including POP mode, X-band, K-band, and SuperWide Ka-band. Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms.Exclusive AutoSensitivity ModeESCORT's patented AutoSensitivity mode intelligently identifies real threats from other radar sources. Plus, our exclusive Traffic Signal Rejection (TSR) software rejects interstate traffic sensors making it quiet to own and operate.High-Performance Laser ProtectionPASSPORT's multiple high-performance laser sensors provide maximum laser warning, with superior off-axis protection. For the ultimate in laser protection add the optional ZR4 Laser Shifter.Three-Levels of Brightness ControlChoose between Dim, Medium, or Max brightness levels, or fully dark for discreet night driving.Three High-Resolution Meter ModesPASSPORT provides three types of meter displays: Standard Bar Graph, exclusive ExpertMeter, and our unique SpecDisplay. Ultra-Bright Matrix DisplayPASSPORT's matrix display uses 280 individual ultra-bright LEDs to provide crystal-clear information for alerts, signal strength and text for programming.Mute and AutoMutePatented Mute and AutoMute feature automatically reduces the volume level during an alert to eliminate annoyance from long radar encounters.New Advanced EZ-ProgrammingPASSPORT comes ready to use out of the box. However, you can also instantly customize it for your unique driving preferences, including Power-On indication, Meter type, AutoMute, Brightness level, including full Dark Mode, Audio Tones, and selectable radar and laser bands.What's in the BoxPASSPORT 8500 X50, ESCORT zippered travel case, quick-release windshield mount, coiled SmartCord, comprehensive owner's manual and quick reference cardKey FeaturesOperating Bands: X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz, K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz, Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz, Laser 904nm, 33 MHz BandwidthRadar Receiver / Detector Type: Superheterodyne, Varactor-Tuned VCO, Scanning Frequency Discriminator, Digital Signal Processing (DSP)Laser Detection: Quantum Limited Video Receiver, Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes Display Type: 280 LED Matrix/Text, Bar Graph, ExpertMeter, SpecDisplay, Three-Level Dimming, plus Dark ModePower Requiremen