Setting up Your BCD536HP
The scanner can be placed on a convenient surface in your home as a base
station, and connected to a standard outlet that supplies 120VAC, 60Hz. You
must use either the supplied antenna or an electrically correct outdoor antenna,
properly and safely mounted at your chosen site.
The unit can also be placed above, beneath, or in the dash of your vehicle using
the supplied bracket and mounting hardware.
• If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its
antenna away from the source.
• Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or
bathroom. Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or
vents.
Power Related Issues
Important: To prevent memory from being corrupted, do not unplug the AC
adapter during the time the memory is accessed for programming or auto store.
Notes: If when you connect the AC adapter the [VOL] /Power Switch is ON, the
scanner may not power on. Should this occur, simply turn the control OFF, then
ON again.
When you turn off the scanner using the power switch, the scanner remembers
the last settings and mode. When you turn power back on, it resumes the
previous mode.
Connecting an Optional Antenna
The scanner’s BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional
antennas, including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna.
Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, BNC terminated coaxial cable to
connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use
RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. Cable loss increases with higher
frequency.
Connecting an Extension Speaker
In a noisy area, an optional amplified extension speaker, positioned in the right
place, might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cables 1/8-inch
(3.5-mm) mini-plug into your scanners back-panel Ext. Sp. Jack.
WARNING!
Never connect any part of the headphone jack to the antenna jack or connect the
radio to an installation where the antenna and audio connection are grounded.
This might also damage the scanner.
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