GHD
™
& Scout
™
User’s Manual
GHD
™
& Scout
™
User’s Manual
6
25/Aug/2010
Welcome to Decatur Electronics, Inc.
Thank you for choosing this Decatur Electronics product — A highly
advanced trac radar unit that will reward your department with
years of dependable service. Both the Genesis Handheld Directional
(GHD)™ and Scout™ incorporate high performance and long range,
with many leading features. We urge you to study this manual
before using the GHD or Scout so you can maximize the benets of
this sophisticated radar device. We believe you will be pleasantly
surprised by the features and advantages.
If you are as pleased with its performance as we think you will be,
ask your Decatur sales representative about other Decatur products
including the Genesis™ line of radars, the Onsite™ line of speed
trailers, dollies, and pole signs and the Responder™ line of in-car
video systems.
Trac ocers told us exactly what they wanted in a radar device -
and we built it. Try any one of our products and see if you don't agree
that it is the best-in-class!
—The Management and Sta at Decatur Electronics,
The Nation’s Oldest Radar Company
About This Manual
This manual contains valuable information to help you set up, use
and maintain your radar, so you can extend its life and keep it at peak
performance. Please take a moment to read through it, and keep it
handy for future reference.
Note the following symbols in this manual:
Indicates a warning message about safety
precautions. Please read it carefully.
Indicates a helpful tip or precaution to note.
1. Safety Information
All service needs should be referred back to the manufacturer or to
your local authorized service center.
WARNING
• Do not over voltage the radar - it can damage the unit!
See notes.
• When replacing batteries in the SCOUT you should
replace all 6 with new batteries even if you suspect that
only one cell is defective.
• Use rechargeable Nickle-Metal-Hydride batteries only.
• The GHD and the SCOUT are designed to operate o
of conventional +12 VDC (10.8 to 16.5 VDC) from their
power cables. In addition the SCOUT is also designed
to operate at 7.2VDC from the internal batteries. Over
voltage to the power cables or incorrect batteries can
cause damage.
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