Radio Shack 20-107, PRO-107 manual Using AC Power, Using Vehicle Power, Charging Ni-MH Batteries

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bBattery Notes:

A low battery warning sounds every 30 seconds (default setting) when the batteries are nearly depleted.

Dispose of batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.

Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

Discontinue use of any battery that exhibits leakage, swelling, or abnormal generation of heat.

If you do not plan to use the iSCAN for a month or longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals

that can damage electronic parts.

Using AC Power

1.Press and hold to power off iSCAN.

2.Plug the mini-USB end of the supplied USB cable into the PC/IF jack and connect the USB end to a USB power source, such as your computer or an AC

USB power adapter (not included, available at your local RadioShack or RadioShack.com).

3.Slide Main Power Cut-Off to the ON position.

4. Press and hold to power on iSCAN.

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Some USB power adapters generate RF noise that can interfere with iSCAN’s reception.

To prevent corruption of SD card data, always

power off iSCAN using before connecting or disconnecting external power sources.

External electric power is supplied to the iSCAN through USB bus power (DC 5V 500mA).

Using Vehicle Power

1.Press and hold to power off iSCAN.

2.Plug the mini-USB end of the supplied USB cable into the PC/IF jack and connect the USB end to a car DC USB power adapter (not included, available at your local RadioShack or RadioShack.com).

3.Slide Main Power Cut-Off to the ON position.

4.Press and hold to power on iSCAN.

nNote: If you use a cigarette-lighter USB power cable and your vehicle’s engine is running, you might hear electrical noise from the engine while scanning. This is normal.

Charging Ni-MH Batteries

1.Press and hold to power off iSCAN.

2.Make sure Ni-MH batteries are installed and the Battery Type Selector switch is set to NI-MH.

3.Plug the mini-USB end of the USB cable into the PC/IF slot and connect the USB end to a USB power source, such as your computer or an AC USB power adapter.

4.The animated battery icon indicates the batteries are being charged.

5.When appears instead of , the batteries are fully charged. High-capacity batteries may take up to 16 hours to charge.

6.Disconnect iSCAN from the power source.

nNotes:

You can use iSCAN while charging batteries, but it is not recommended. The charging current decreases and charging time becomes long.

Do not over-charge rechargeable batteries. Overcharging shortens battery life.

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Contents ISCAN Trunking Scanner Contents Package Contents FeaturesIntroduction Understanding Objects How iSCAN WorksConventional Frequencies Trunked Radio SystemsUnderstanding the Library Organization Library Copyright NoticeNNotes Skip Understanding Keys and FeaturesChannel Status Indicators Understanding the DisplayDisplay Icons Powering iSCAN SetupConnecting an External Antenna Installing BatteriesUsing Vehicle Power Using AC PowerPress and hold to power off iSCAN Charging Ni-MH BatteriesConnecting an External Speaker Connecting Earphones or HeadphonesBasic Operation Turn on iSCAN and Set SquelchProgramming iSCAN Using iSCAN’s Main MenuBrowse the Library Press and hold to turn on iSCAN. The Main Menu displaysImport Objects to Playlists Select Objects from the LibraryNNote Not all states have a Systems data type Importing Trunked SystemsLocation Scroll to the system you areWorking with Objects Working with PlaylistsEditing Objects Skipping ObjectsObject Edit- Menu Settings- Menu Changing iSCAN’s SettingsNNote Press Skip to block reception of undesired signals Signal StalkerSearching NNote Global Attenuation must beService Search Services- MenuStalker- Menu Limit Search Service X- MenuWeather Priority Mode Normal Weather ModeWeather Modes Frequency to monitor the alertAbout Same Signals Same Standby ModeProgramming Fips Codes Instructions to save changes and exitNNote Press Skip again to return to Normal Weather Mode Activating Same Standby ModeWorking with iSCAN’s Data SkywarnRemoving and Inserting the SD Card SD Card ContentsInstalling the iSCAN PC Application Custom Setup Flash Patterns Additional InformationProblem Cause Solution TroubleshootingSpecifications Service and Repair Birdie FrequenciesCare FCC Notice Scanning LegallyKey Terminology Same Limited WarrantyRadioReference.com Printed 11A09 China 20-107 GR-09D-1920