ˆTroubleshooting
If you have problems with your scanner, here are some suggestions that might help you elimi- nate the problem. If they do not, take your scanner to your local RadioShack store for assis- tance.
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Scanner is on but will not scan | SQUELCH is not adjusted cor- | Turn SQUELCH clockwise. See |
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Poor or no reception | An antenna is not connected or is | Make sure an antenna is con- |
| connected incorrectly | nected to the scanner |
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| Programmed frequencies are the | Avoid programming birdies or only |
| same as birdie frequencies | select them manually. See “Birdie |
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| Frequencies” on Page 39 |
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In scan mode, the scanner locks | Stored frequencies are the same | Avoid programming birdies or only |
on frequencies with an unclear | as birdie frequencies | select them manually |
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Scanner is totally inoperative. No | The AC or DC adapter is not con- | Be sure the adapter’s barrel plug |
power | nected properly | is properly connected to the DC |
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| 12V jack |
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Keys do not work or display | Undetermined error | Turn scanner off then on again, or |
changes |
| reset the scanner, see “Resetting/ |
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| Initializing the Scanner” |
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RESETTING/INITIALIZING THE SCANNER
If the scanner's display locks up or does not work properly after you connect a power source, you might need to reset or initialize it.
Important: If you have problems with the scanner, first try to reset it to retain all memo- ry. If that does not work, you can initialize the scanner; however, initializing clears all infor- mation stored in the scanner's memory.
Resetting the Scanner
1.Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.
2.Insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the reset opening on the back of the scanner. Then gently press and release the reset button inside the opening.
Note: Pressing the reset button does not clear the scanner's memory.
Initializing the Scanner
Important: This procedure clears all infor- mation you stored in the scanner's memory. Initialize the scanner only when you are sure the scanner is not working properly.
1.Turn off the scanner, then turn it on
again. 3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>
appears.
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