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Powering Your Scanner
Using Batteries
Your scanner has a built-in charging circuit to maintain
peak performance of your Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
or Nickel Cadmium (Ni-CD) rechargeable batteries (not
supplied) while they are in the scanner.
For the best performance, use alkaline batteries. For
rechargeable battery holder, we recommend nickel-metal
hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. You must charge rechargeable
batteries before you use them the first time.
When battery power is low
B
appears and the scanner
beeps continuously.
1.
Open the battery compartment.
2.
Place four AA batteries (not supplied) into one of the
battery holders as indicated by the polarity symbols
(+ and –). For non-rechargeable batteries, use the
black holder; for rechargeable batteries, use the
yellow holder.
3.
Place the battery holder into the battery
compartment and replace the cover.
Warning:
Never install non-rechargeable batteries in the
rechargeable yellow battery holder. Non-rechargeable
batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them.
Cautions:
The battery holders fit only one way. Do not force them.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
recommended type.
Remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.
Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not
burn or bury them.
Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of
batteries (alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
If you do not plan to use the scanner with batteries for a
month or longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Using AC Power
Connect a compatible adapter to the scanner’s
DC 9V
jack and a standard power outlet. To disconnect, unplug
the adapter first.
Caution:
You must use a Class 2 power source that
supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 400mA. Its center tip
must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner’s
DC 9V
jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
Note:
If you use a cigarette-lighter power cable and your
vehicle’s engine is running, you might hear electrical
noise from the engine while scanning. This is normal.
Turning on the Scanner
1.
Turn the
SQUELCH
all the way down
before you turn
on the scanner.
2.
Turn the
VOLUME
knob to turn
ON
the radio. A
welcome message appears. After about 3 seconds,
adjust
VOLUME
to a comfortable level.
3.
Turn
SQUELCH
clockwise, just until the hissing
sound stops. If you always hear a hissing sound, the
scanner will not scan or search properly.
• To listen to a weak or distant station, turn
SQUELCH
counterclockwise.
• If reception is poor, turn
SQUELCH
clockwise to cut
out weak transmissions.
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY HOLDER
ALKALINE
BATTERY HOLDER
