Connecting the power
USING STANDARD 120V AC OUTLET
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
1.Take the wall mount bracket from the package. hold the brack- et at the mounting location and, using it as a template, mark the positions for the screw holes on the wall or other mounting surfaces.
2.Drill the two screw holes, fix the screws onto the wall, leaving a space of about 3mm (1/8”) between the head of the screw and the wall.
Plug the AC adapter cord into the 12V DC input jack on the back of the unit. Then plug the adapter into the wall outlet. Once plugged in, the internal battery charger will automatically charge the battery if a rechargeable battery is installed, and the “Rechargeable” (RB) setting is selected. Keep the unit plugged in at all times. Then your unit will be ready to use in the event of a power failure.
VEHICLE USE (12V DC)
Use an optional 12V DC car adapter (not included). Plug the adapter cord into the 12V DC input jack on the back of the unit. Plug other end into vehicle’s cigarette lighter or accessory outlet.
TO TURN ON/OFF THE RADIO
3.Put the radio and the wall mount bracket together with the AC adapter plug installed. Make sure all the clips are properly set and the radio is secured.
4.Hang the radio with the wall mount onto the two screws on the wall, make sure the installa- tion is secure. Connect the AC adapter to power outlet to acti- vate the radio.
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Step 4
The radio will be operative once power is connected. The radio must remain connected to the power source in order to receive any emergency alert broadcasts. To turn off the radio, just unplug the power source and disconnect the back up batteries.
OTHER CONNECTIONS – External Antenna, Audio Output and Remote Alert.
Connect other accessories to the radio if needed.
USING THE INTEGRATED
TELESCOPIC ANTENNA
For best reception at all times, lift up the built in telescopic antenna and fully extend it vertically.
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