PRO-10 Scanner 200-0170 Preparation

PRO-10 Scanner
(200-0170)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 38502


To use your PRO-10, you must do three things:

Connect power
Install from 1 to 8 crystals
Connect an antenna

To make a quick check, you can just connect the Line Cord to a source
of 120 volts, 60 Hz., AC power.  If you intend to use a 12 volt source,
you must connect the 12 volt DC power plug wires as noted later on under
"Mobile Installation".  With an antenna connected and a crystal installed
installed, turn the Receiver on by rotating VOLUME clockwise.  Rotate
SQUELCH maximum counterclockwise.  You should hear a "rushing" sound in
the speaker.

Crystals are not included with your PRO-10 because the frequencies are so
numerous.  The frequencies used in your part of the country will be
different from those used in other areas.  Order the crystals you want
from your Radio Shack store-specify the model number of this unit and
the frequency you want to receive.

Remove the screw from the Crystal Compartment Cover to expose the crystal
sockets.  Provision is made to install 8 crystals; each provided for
proper installation of each crystal.

For UHF crystals, use the center and lower crystal socket holes.  For VHF
crystals, use the center and upper crystal socket holes.  In the example
shown, Channel 1 will have a VHF crystal and Channel 2 will have a UHF
crystal.

Ask the manager of your Radio Shack store what the most popular and active
channels are in your area.  He will be glad to advise you.

Since crystal frequencies must be extremely accurate and crystals should
be matched for specific units, we recommend you obtain crystals for your
Receiver only from Radio Shack.  We can not be responsible for the poor
or improper operation of crystals from another manufacturer(s).


CONTROL LOCATION AND FUNCTION

OFF-VOLUME is the power switch and Volume control.  When not in use,
rotate this control to the left to turn it off.

SQUELCH control is to eliminate annoying background noise between signal
transmission.  When properly set, Squelch will keep the PRO-10 silent
until a signal comes in on the channel(s) you are listening to-then, the
Squelch circuit will "open" and you hear the signal.

AUTO/MANUAL Button is for determining the function of the scanning
feature.  In the AUTO (in) position, each channel will be scanned
automatically.  In the MANUAL (out) position, the PRO 10 will be scan,
but will remain tuned to the channel indicated by a Lighted Channel
Indicator.

MANUAL SELECTOR Button - when the AUTO/MANUAL button is in the MANUAL
position (out), use this button to advance the Receiver to the next
channel in sequence.  Each time you press this button, the Receiver will
advance just one channel.

Channel Lock-out Buttons (PROGRAM) - in the "in" position (button pressed
in), that channel is active.  When you press the button again (to pop
it "out"), that channel is automatically "locked out" and will not
function.

Channel Indicator Lights - these lights show which channel(s) is active.
During scanning, these lights light up in sequence; when the receiver is
operative on one of the channels, the light for that channel will go on.
When the Channel Lock-out Button for that channel is out, that Light will
not light.

UHF Antenna Jack - connect an external antenna to this jack for UHF
reception.  Use an antenna such as Radio Shack Catalog Number 20-451
(indoor operation).

VHF Antenna Jack - for VHF reception, connect an antenna to this jack.
Use an antenna such as Catalog Number 20-161 (indoor operation).

Headphone/External Speaker jack is for plugging in a headphone or an
external speaker.  Use it for private listening, or in areas where 
background noise is excessive (in factories, at the scene of an accident or
fire, in a vehicle, etc.).  If you want a remote speaker, plug it in
here.  Connecting a plug to this jack automatically disconnects the
internal speaker.

Mounting Bracket - this universal type bracket is provided for quick and
easy installation in a vehicle, boat or for permanent installation in a
base station situation.

Line Cord - for AC operation, plug into a source of 120 volts, 60 Hz AC
power.

Crystal Compartment - remove screw to open the case top to install or
replace crystals.

DC Power jack is for connecting an external source of 12-volts DC,
negative ground.  This will permit you to use the PRO-10 in a vehicle
or boat.

A good installation will make the most of the PRO-10's capabilities.
Don't loose any of tiny signals by using an inadequate antenna or
poor quality lead in.  Use an antenna that you choose, and how you
install them, will have a great effect on how well your receiver will
work.  Your PRO-10 is designed to utilize two antennas, one for VHF
and one for UHF to give maximum performance.

(LB/km-03/21/1997)