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Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of your
vehicle s battery prior to attempting any connections to your
vehicle s electrical system.
NOTE: Disconnecting your battery may reset certain devices in your vehicle,
Route the suppled DC power cord between a power source and
the mounting location for your scanner.
Ground the black wire of the supplied DC power cord to your
vehicle s chassis drilling a small hole in a metal frame member
underneath your dashboard and using a small sheet metal screw
to secure the black wire to the frame.
NOTE: Be sure the grounding screw makes complete contact with the metal
Connect the red wire of the supplied DC power cord to a voltage
source that turns on and off with the ignition switch, such as a
spare accessory terminal in your vehicle s fuse box.
Insert the coaxial power plug into the DC power jack on the rear
of the radio.
Reconnect the cable to the negative (-) terminal of your vehicle s
battery.
For temporary installations, you may wish to use a cigarette
lighter cable to power your scanner.
To power your scanner from a 12V power source in your vehicle,
such as cigarette-lighter socket, you need a 12V, at least 600mA
DC with 4.75mm outer/1.7mm inner plug cigarette-lighter adaptor
(not supplied).
Insert the adaptor s barrel plug into the scanner s DC 13.8V jack.
Plug the adaptor s other end into your vehicle s cigarette lighter
or power socket.
NOTE: You must use a power source that supplies 12-14.4 VDC and is
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such as automotive audio systems, navigation systems, alarm
systems, keyless entry systems, etc.
frame of your vehicle.
rated for 600 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug
must fit the scanner s DC 13.8V jack. The supplied DC power
adaptor meets these specifications. Using a DC adaptor that does
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