User's Manual

20-315 Owner’s Manual
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Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the
adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to AC power. When
you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the
scanner.
To power the scanner using an AC adapter, attach the Adaptaplug to the AC adapter so the
tip reads positive (+), then insert the Adaptaplug into the scanner’s
PWR DC 9V jack. Then
connect the other end of the adapter to a standard AC outlet.
USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER
You can power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as cigarette-lighter
socket) using a 9V, 300-mA DC adapter and a size C Adaptaplug (neither supplied). Both
are available at your local RadioShack store.
Cautions:
! You must use a power source that supplies regulated 9V DC and delivers at least 300
mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner's
PWR DC 9V jack.
Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the
adapter.
• Always connect the DC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to the power source.
When you finish, disconnect the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it
from the scanner.
To power the scanner using a DC adapter, attach the Adaptaplug to the DC adapter so the
tip reads positive (+) and set the adapter’s voltage switch to 9V. Next, insert the Adaptaplug
into the scanner’s
PWR DC 9V jack. Plug the other end of the DC adapter into your vehicle’s
cigarette-lighter socket.
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.
CONNECTING AN ANTENNA
To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna jack on top of your scanner, align the
slots around the antenna’s connector with the tabs on the antenna jack. Press the antenna
down over the jack and turn the antenna’s base clockwise until it locks into place.