Realistic PRO-50 - Using a DC Adapter

USING A DC ADAPTER
Note: Mobile use of a scanner may be unlawful or require a
permit in some areas. Check the laws in your area.
You can power the scanner from your vehicle’s cigarette
lighter socket, provided the vehicle has a 12-volt, negative-
ground electrical system. To do so, you need a DC Adapter.
You must use an adapter that supplies 9 volts DC power and
delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to
negative, and it must have a plug that properly fits the scan¬
ner’s PWR jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
Consult with your local Radio Shack/Tandy store for a suit¬
able adapter.
Follow these steps to use a DC adapter.
1. Connect the adapter’s barrel plug to the adapter’s cable
with the tip set to - (negative).
2. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 9V.
3. Insert the barrel plug into the scanner’s PWR jack.
4. Plug the other end of the adapter into your vehicle’s ciga¬
rette lighter socket.
When you finish using the DC adapter, disconnect it from
the cigarette lighter first. Then disconnect it from the scan¬
ner.