User's Manual

20-527 Owner’s Manual Draft
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1. Connect the Adaptaplug to the adapter’s cord with the tip set to positive.
CAUTION
! You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 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.
2. Plug the adapter’s barrel plug into the scanner’s PWR DC 9V jack.
3. Plug the adapter’s two-prong plug into an 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™ adapter (neither supplied). Both are available at your
local RadioShack store.
CAUTION
! You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 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.
1. Connect the Adaptaplug to the adapter’s cord with the tip set to positive.
2. Plug the adapter’s barrel plug into the scanner’s PWR DC 9V jack.
3. Plug the adapter’s cigarette-lighter plug into your 12V power source.
Note: If the scanner does not operate properly when you connect a DC adapter, unplug the DC adapter
from the power source and clean the socket, or check the adapter’s internal fuse.
Connecting the Antenna
To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna jack on the 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.
Connecting an Optional Antenna
The antenna connector on your scanner makes it easy to use the scanner with a variety of antennas,
such as an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. Your local RadioShack store sells a
variety of antennas.