PRO-67 Scanner
(200-0512) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 38890
POWER SOURCES
You can power your scanner from any of three sources:
Internal batteries (not supplied)
Standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter)
Vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter)
Using Internal Batteries
You can power your scanner using four AA batteries. For the longest
operation and best performance, we recommend you use alkaline batteries
(such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552).
You can also use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23-125).
Before you use nickel-cadmium batteries, you must charge them.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Turn VOLUME/OFF counterclockwise until it clicks, to make sure power
is turned off.
2. Push up the tab on the back of the scanner and lift open the battery
compartment cover.
3. If you are installing alkaline or general purpose batteries, set
ALKALINE <- JACK -> NI-CD to ALKALINE inside the compartment using a
pointed object such as a pen. Or, if you are installing
nickel-cadmium batteries, set ALKALINE <- JACK -> NI-CD to Ni-CD.
Warning:
Never set the battery switch to NI-CD when you have non-rechargeable
batteries installed inside the battery compartment. Non-rechargeable
batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them.
4. Install two fresh batteries in the compartment and two in the cover as
indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside the
compartment and cover.
Cautions:
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals
that destroy electronic circuits.
Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.
5. Replace the cover.
If BATT Lo flashes on the display and the scanner beeps every
15 seconds, replace all alkaline or general purpose batteries or
recharge all rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries.
Caution:
Always dispose of old non-rechargeable batteries promptly and
properly. Do not bury or burn them.
Charging nickel-cadmium Batteries
The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge nickel-cadmium
batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the batteries, set
ALKALINE <- JACK -> NI-CD to NI-CD, install the nickel-cadmium batteries
in the scanner, and connect an external AC or DC adapter to the scanner's
POWER jack.
Warning:
Do not connect either adapter to the scanner if non-rechargeable
batteries (such as standard, extra-life, or alkaline batteries) are
installed in the scanner and ALKALINE <- JACK -> NI-CD is set to NI-CD
or you are unsure of the switch's position. Non-rechargeable
batteries will get hot and can even explode if you try to recharge
them.
Before you use nickel-cadmium batteries for the first time, charge
them at least 24 hours to bring them to a full charge.
Discharged batteries take about 10 to 18 hours to fully recharge.
The charging time is lengthened when you operate the scanner while
recharging nickel-cadmium batteries.
Notes:
Nickel-cadmium batteries last longer and deliver more power if you
occasionally let them fully discharge. To do this, simply use the
scanner until it begins beeping every 15 seconds and BATT Lo flashes
on the display.
To prevent damaging nickel-cadmium batteries, never charge them in
an area where the temperature is above 90 degrees F or below
40 degrees F.
Important:
At the end of a rechargeable battery's useful life, it must be
recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or
state hazardous waste management authorities for information on
recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might
be available are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at
retailers such as your local Radio Shack store, recycling collection
centers, and mail-back programs.
Using AC Power
You can power the scanner from a standard AC outlet using an AC adapter
(such as Cat. No. 273-1665, not supplied).
Warning:
Do not use an AC adapter's polarized plug with an extension cord,
receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.
Cautions:
The recommended AC adapter supplies 9 volts and delivers at least
300 milliamps. It has a barrel plug with a center negative tip that
correctly fits the scanner's POWER jack. Using an adapter that does
not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
To protect your scanner and AC adapter, always plug the adapter into
the scanner before you plug it into the AC outlet, and always unplug
the adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the scanner.
If batteries are installed, make sure the battery switch inside the
battery compartment is set to the correct position.
1. Turn VOLUME/OFF counterclockwise until it clicks to make sure power is
turned off.
2. Plug the adapter's 3.4 mm outside diameter/1.3 mm inside diameter
barrel plug into your scanner's POWER jack.
3. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
If rechargeable batteries are installed and ALKALINE <- JACK -> NI-CD is
set to NI-CD, the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the batteries
at the same time.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
You can power the scanner from your vehicle's battery power using an
optional DC adapter (such as Cat. No. 270-1560, not supplied).
Cautions:
The recommended DC adapter supplies 9 volts and delivers at least
300 milliamps. It has a barrel plug with a center tip that can be set
to negative and correctly fits the scanner's POWER Jack. Using an
adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the
scanner or the adapter.
To protect your vehicle's electrical system, always plug the adapter
into the scanner before you plug it into your vehicle's
cigarette-lighter socket. Always unplug the adapter from the
vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the
scanner.
If batteries are installed, make sure the battery switch inside the
battery compartment is set to the correct position.
1. Turn VOLUME/OFF counterclockwise until it clicks to make sure power is
turned off.
2. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 9V.
3. Connect the 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter tip to the
adapter cord matching TIP to -.
4. Plug the adapter's barrel plug into your scanner's POWER jack.
5. Plug the other end of the adapter into your vehicle's
cigarette-lighter socket.
If you have installed rechargeable batteries and set
ALKALINE <- JACK -> NI-CD to NI-CD, the adapter powers the
scanner and recharges the batteries at the same time.
Note:
If the scanner does not operate properly when you use a DC adapter,
unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket and clean the
socket to remove ashes and debris.
CONNECTING THE ANTENNA
Follow these steps to attach the supplied flexible antenna to the
connector on the top of your scanner.
1. Align the slots around the antenna's connector with the tabs on the
scanner's BNC connector.
2. Slide the antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector and
rotate the antenna connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks
into place.
Connecting an Optional Antenna
The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of
optional antennas (such as an external mobile antenna or outdoor base
station antenna). Your local Radio Shack store sells a variety of
antennas.
Note:
Always use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to connect an
outdoor antenna. If the distance from the scanner to the antenna is
over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If your
antenna's cable does not have a BNC connector, your local Radio Shack
store carries a variety of BNC adapters.
CONNECTING AN EARPHONE/HEADPHONES
For private listening, you can plug an earphone or mono headphones
(such as Cat. No. 33-175 or 20-210) into the HEADPHONE jack on top of your
scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone
or headphones.
Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume
listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.
Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening.
After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears
adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause
discomfort might still damage your hearing.
Traffic Safety
Do not use an earphone/headphones with your scanner when operating a motor
vehicle in or near traffic. Doing so can create a traffic hazard and
could be illegal in some areas.
If you use an earphone/headphones with your scanner, be very careful.
Do not listen to a continuous broadcast. Even though some
earphones/headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at
normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.
CONNECTING AN EXTENSION SPEAKER
In a noisy area, an extension speaker (such as Cat. No. 21-549),
positioned in the right place, might provide more comfortable
listening. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8-inch mini-plug into your
scanner's HEADPHONE jack.
ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP
You can attach the supplied belt clip to make your scanner easier to use
when you are on the go. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied
screws to attach the belt clip to the scanner. Then slide the belt clip
over your belt or waistband.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCANNER
Once you understand a few simple terms we use in this manual and
familiarize yourself with your scanner's features, you can put the scanner
to work for you. You simply find the communication you want to receive,
then set the scanner to scan those frequencies.
A frequency is the tuning location of a station (expressed in kHz or MHz).
To find active frequencies, you can use the search function, you can
search bands, which are preset ranges of frequencies, or service banks,
which are groups of frequencies categorized by type of service.
When you find a frequency, you can store it into a permanent memory
location called a channel, which is grouped with your other channels in a
channel-storage bank. You can then scan the channel-storage banks to see
if there is activity on the frequencies stored there. Each time the
scanner finds an active frequency, it stays on that channel until the
transmission ends.
Another option is to store the frequency into a temporary memory location
called a monitor memory until you decide to move it to a channel.
Just keep in mind - you search frequencies and scan channels.
A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD
Your scanner's keys might seem confusing at first, but this information
should help you understand each key's function.
SCAN - scans through the stored
channels.
MAN - stops scanning and lets you
directly enter a channel number
or frequency.
PROG - programs frequencies into
channels.
MON - stores frequencies into and
accesses the 10 monitor
memories.
SVC - selects AIR (aircraft), MARINE
(watercraft), FIRE
(Fire-fighting), and
WX (weather) service banks when
used with the corresponding
number key.
LIMIT - turns on the limit search mode
and sets the frequency range.
DATA - turns on or off the data signal
skip feature.
PRIORITY/H/S - sets and turns on and off
priority for a particular
channel; turns on and off the
Hypersearch mode.
L-OUT/S/S - lets you lock out a selected
channel; skips a specified
frequency during a limit, direct
or service search.
KEYLOCK/ - locks the keypad to prevent
accidental program changes;
turns on the display light for
15 seconds.
DELAY - programs a 2-second delay for
the selected channel.
Down and Up Arrow - enter the down or up search
direction.
Number Keys - each key has a single digit,
with a range of numbers printed
above it. The single digits
refer to the number of a channel
or frequency entered. The range
of numbers (21-40, for example)
indicates the channels that make
up a memory bank. Also, number
keys 1-4 are used as the air
traffic (AIR), marine traffic
(MRN), fire department activity
(FIRE), and weather reporting
(WX) band keys.
CLEAR/. - erases an incorrect entry or an
error; enters the decimal point
in a frequency.
0/HOLD - enters the number 0; pauses the
frequency search.
E - enters the frequency when you
program channels.
A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY
The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating mode.
A good look at the display will help you understand how to operate your
scanner.
MON - appears during search modes or
when you listen to a monitor
memory. The number to the right
of this indicator shows the
current monitor memory number.
BATT.Lo - flashes when the battery is low.
K/L - appears when you lock the
keypad.
BANK - shows which channel-storage
banks are turned on for the scan
mode.
DATA - appears when you turn on the
data skip function.
(Note: The Data Skip function
does not work in the AIR band).
AIR - appears when you search the
preset frequencies in the air
traffic search bank.
MARINE - appears when you search the
preset frequencies in the marine
service search bank.
FIRE - appears when you search the
preset frequencies in the fire
service search bank.
WX - appears when you search the
preset frequencies in the
weather service search bank.
HYPER - appears when the scanner is in
scan mode or in the Hypersearch
mode during limit and direct
search. However, the indicator
disappears when the scanner
searches the frequency bands
other than in 5 kHz step bands.
CH - digits that precede this
indicator show which of the
200 channels the scanner is
tuned to.
P - appears when you listen to a
priority channel.
MHz - digits that precede this
indicator show which frequency
the scanner is tuned to.
5 appears directly above the MHz
indicator when the displayed
frequency is an odd multiple of
12.5 kHz (for frequencies
between 406 MHz and 1 GHz, or
108-136.975 MHz).
SCAN - appears when you scan channels.
MAN - appears when you manually select
a channel.
PGM - appears while you program
frequencies into the scanner's
channels.
PRI - appears when you set the scanner
to scan the priority channels
every 2 seconds.
L/O - appears when you manually select
a locked channel or a skip
frequency.
DLY - appears when you listen to a
channel programmed with the
delay feature.
S - appears when the battery save
function is active.
Down and Up Arrow - appears during a limit, direct,
or service search.
-d- - appears during a direct search.
-L- - appears during a limit search.
-h- - appears during a direct search
hold.
-H- - appears during a limit search
hold or service search hold.
Error - appears when you make an entry
error.
UNDERSTANDING BANKS
Service Banks
The scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated by the
aircraft, marine, fire-fighting, and weather services. This is handy for
quickly finding active frequencies instead of searching through an entire
band.
Channel Storage Banks
To make it easier to identify and select the channels you want to listen
to, channels are divided into 10 banks of 20 channels each. Use each
channel-storage bank to group frequencies, such as the police department,
fire department, ambulance services, or aircraft (see "Guide to the Action
Bands," Faxback Doc. # 38892).
For example, the police department might use four frequencies, one for
each side of town. You could program the police frequencies starting with
Channel 1 (the first channel in bank 1) and program the fire department
frequencies starting with Channel 21 (the first channel in bank 2).
Monitor Storage Bank
The scanner also has one bank of 10 temporary memory locations. You can
use these monitor memories to temporarily store frequencies while you
decide whether to store them into permanent channels. This is handy for
quickly storing an active frequency when you search through an entire band.
When you are in the search mode, the 10 numbers at the top of the display
indicate the 10 monitor memories. MON appears and the number beside it
indicates the currently active monitor memory.
(br/km-04/14/1997)
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