Setup; Powering Your Scanner; Ac Power; Vehicle Power - Radio Shack 20-405 User Manual

Setup

Powering Your Scanner

You can power your scanner using with AC power using the supplied AC
adapter or from your vehicle using an optional DC adapter (not supplied).

AC Power

1. Connect the supplied adapter to the scanner's DC 9V jack.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard household power socket.
. To disconnect, unplug the adapter from the power source first.
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Caution: To avoid injury, do not connect the adapter to a ceiling outlet.

Vehicle Power

1. Connect a 9V, 400mA DC CLA adapter (not supplied), to the scanner's DC
9V jack.
2. Plug the adapter into your vehicle's power port.
. To disconnect, unplug the adapter from the power source first.
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Notes:
• If the scanner does not work properly after connecting it to power, try
resetting it (see "Initializing the Scanner" on page 26).
• If you are powering from your vehicle's power port and your vehicle's
engine is running, you might hear electrical noise from the engine. This
is normal when using a CLA adapter. The problem can be remedied by
connecting directly to the vehicle fuse box.
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Caution: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC and
delivers at least 400mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug
must fit the scanner's DC 9V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
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