For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation)
Mounting the Radio
1.
Select a location in your vehicle to mount your
BC895XLT
. Avoid a location that could
interfere with your driving. In a passenger car, the ideal location is underneath the dashboard
on the passenger side.
2.
Use the optional mounting bracket as a template for marking the location for the mounting
screws.
Note: If there are screws already holding the dashboard, you can use the same screw holes
to mount the bracket.
3.
Drill the necessary holes and secure the mounting bracket in place using the screws provided
with the bracket.
4.
Mount the radio to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the rear panel.
Connecting the Antenna Plug
Connect the optional mobile antenna plug into the ANT connector on the rear panel. (For more
information on antenna installation, please refer to the instruction guide that came with your
antenna.)
Connecting the DC Power Cord
If you are not experienced in connecting accessories to the vehicle fuse box, please see your
automotive dealer for advice on proper installation before completing the steps below.
Temporary Power Cord Installation:
Warning: Do not use the cigarette lighter power cord in a positive ground vehicle.
Use the optional Cigarette Lighter Power Cord for an easy, temporary installation.
Plug one end of the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord into the cigarette lighter jack, and the other end
into the DC 13.8V jack on the back of the scanner.
Permanent Power Cord Installation:
1.
Check the vehicle battery connections to determine which battery terminal (positive or
negative) is grounded to the engine block or chassis. Most of today’s vehicles use a negative
ground. If your vehicle has a negative ground, follow the steps below. Otherwise, please see
your automotive dealer for advice on installing negative ground accessories in your vehicle.
2.
Connect the RED wire of the optional DC power cord to the accessory contact in your
vehicle’s +13.8 VDC fuse box.
3.
Connect the BLACK wire of the DC power cord to the negative side of the vehicle (usually the
chassis).
4.
Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back of the scanner.
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