UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:26 PM Page 1 Albrecht AE 77 H Programmable Hand-Held-Scanner Operating Guide
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UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:26 PM Page 3 Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning! Do not charge nickel-cadmium batteries with any charger other than the one supplied by authorized dealer as an option. Using another charger may damage the batteries, or cause them to explode. AE 77 H Programmable Hand-Held Scanner Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following: Earphone Warning! The output of the Phone jack is monaural.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:26 PM Page 4 Controls and Indicators Function Keys 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14. 15. 16. 17. 2 3 13 4 5 6 Antenna Connector Phone Jack Squelch Control On/Off Volume Control 23 22 19 21 24 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 20 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:26 PM Page 5 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 What is Scanning? . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . .7 AC Adapter/Charger (not supplied) .7 Charging Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Flexible Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Basic Operation . . . . . . .
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:26 PM Page 6 • Priority Channel Scanning – Allows you to designate a priority channel which is monitored every two seconds when Priority Scanning is selected. Introduction The AE 77 H Hand Scanner is a sophisticated information radio that allows you to monitor 6 different frequency bands. It is a state-of-the-art radio with scanning capabilities, and it can save up to 100 different frequencies in memory. • Manual Channel Access – Go directly to any channel.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:26 PM Page 7 Installing the Batteries Charging Warning Do not charge alkaline batteries in this scanner. Doing so may cause serious damage to the product and void the warranty. Before attempting to recharge batteries, make sure you have installed four rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. 1. Open the cover. Flexible Antenna Attach the flexible antenna to the BNC connector. 2. Insert batteries according to the polarity symbols inside the battery compartment. 3.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:26 PM Page 8 Basic Operation Note: See page 4 for function keys, controls and indicators while reading this guide. Setting the Squelch To set the squelch, you must be in the manual mode. No signal should be present when adjusting squelch. 1. Press hear a signal. 5. Turn SQUELCH back counterclockwise just until the hiss stops. Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only strong signals through. until you do not Keylock Keylock prevents accidental key entries during scanning. 2.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:27 PM Page 9 If the frequency entered is outside the frequency range of the scanner, a distinctive beep sounds. (See the table on page 6 or the band list on page 19.) Programming Before the AE 77 H can receive radio broadcasts, you must program a frequency into at least one channel. Before scanning, repeat this procedure for each channel you program. 1. Press Press to Step 3. /MON/ CLR and go back . Programming Tips • Group similar frequencies into adjacent channels.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:27 PM Page 10 Channel Lockout You can lockout any channel so it is not reviewed during normal scanning. You can restore the channel to scanning whenever you wish. Scanning When you turn on the power, the AE 77 H automatically starts in the scan mode. Lockout in Manual Mode 1. Press . During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked out channels. When a transmission is received, the scanner stops on that channel.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:27 PM Page 11 Locking a Channel While Scanning If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or too frequent transmissions, you may want to keep that channel from scanning. Restore a Locked Out Channel 1. Press . 1. Wait until the scanner stops at the channel. 2. Then press /L/O. 2. Select a locked out channel. a) Enter the channel number. b) Then press again. 3.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:27 PM Page 12 2. Press PRI again at anytime to deactivate priority scan. Restore All Locked-out Channels 1. Press . 2. Press and hold two seconds. /L/O for about Changing the Priority Channel You cannot eliminate the priority channel, but you can change it to any other of the 100 available channels. You will hear two beeps when all the channels have been restored. 1. Press STEP /PROG.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:27 PM Page 13 5. When Search is stopped, you can press ▲ or ▼ to move up or down 1 frequency step. (See the table on page 19 for the step size for each Band.) Searching Band Search The AE 77H has 6 factoryPreprogrammed Search Bands. You can search any of these Bands to find desired frequencies if you do not have a Frequency Directory handy, or if new stations have been added since the Directory was published. 1. Press and hold BAND /LIMIT to enter the Band Search Mode.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:27 PM Page 14 Direct Search You can search by using ▲ or ▼ when you listen to a channel. 3. Enter upper limit of the search band. a) Enter the frequency number. b) Then press . 1. Press . 2. Select a channel a) Enter the channel number. b) Then press . 4. Either press ▲ or ▼ to begin your search. —OR— Enter the frequency. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to start seaching. 5. Press BAND /LIMIT at any time to stop the search on a frequency. Press BAND /LIMIT to resume searching. 4.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:27 PM Page 15 5. When search is stopped, you can press ▲ or ▼ to move up or down 1 frequency step. 4. Press BAND /LIMIT to resume searching. Note: The search continues toward either the upper or lower search limit, depending on which direction key (▲ or ▼) was pressed last. Search Hold Feature 1. Press BAND /LIMIT at anytime to stop the search. Channel Skip If a particular channel continues to interrupt search scanning, it is possible to set your scanner to skip the frequency.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:27 PM Page 16 Storing Search Frequencies You can quickly store any frequency you find during search. 4. Press /MON/ CLR and number key to select the MONITOR MEMORY. 1. Press /MON/ CLR to store the displayed frequency in the MONITOR MEMORY. —OR— /MON/ CLR repeatedly. Note: You can program 10 MONITOR MEMORIES. 5. Press to store the frequency in the channel you selected. 2. Either press ▲ or ▼ to begin your search.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:27 PM Page 17 Repairs • Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no serviceable parts. Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the radio or take it to a qualified repair technician. Care and Maintenance General Use • Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power or replacing the batteries. Birdies • All radios can receive "birdies" (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:27 PM Page 18 Troubleshooting If your AE 77 H is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Suggestion Scanner won’t work. 1. Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. 2. Turn on the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. 3. Check to see the batteries are installed followed by the + and – symbols. Improper reception. 1. Check the antenna connection or move and reposition the antenna. 2. Move the scanner.
UB01294AZ_1 2/3/04 1:27 PM Page 19 Specifications Channels: 100 Frequency Bands: 6 Preprogrammed Search bands No. RANGE (MHz) MODE (1) 66.0000 - 88.0000 FM (2) 108.0000 - 136.9750 AM or (2) 108.0000 - 136.9916 AM (3) 137.0000 - 143.9950 FM (4) 144.0000 - 145.9875 FM (5) 146.0000 - 174.0000 FM (6) 406.0000 - 512.0000 FM STEP (kHz) 5 12.5 8.33 5 12.5 5 12.
CE Konformitätserklärung/ Declaration of Conformity Hiermit wird erklärt, daß unser Produkt / herewith we declare that our product Empfangsgerät für Funkdienste (Scanner) AE 77 H den folgenden europäischen Normen entspricht: / is in conformity to following European Standards EU-Richtlinien / EU directives 73/23/EEC (LVD); 89/336 EEC (EMC) and 99/5/EEC (R&TTE) EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-5, EN 301 489-15 (EMC) EN 300 086-2 (PMR Radio) EN 301 783-2 (Amateur Radio) EN 60 950 (Electrical Safety) Lütjensee, 01.
