Radio Shack DX-398 - Manual (Page 7)

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PREPARATION
CONNECTING TO
POWER
You can power the receiver from inter-
nal batteries, standard AC power, or
your vehicle’s battery.
Installing Internal Batteries
You can use four AA batteries (not
supplied) to power the receiver. For
the best performance and longest life,
we recommend alkaline batteries,
available at your local RadioShack
store.
Cautions:
• Always use fresh batteries of the
required size and type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries
or different types of batteries
(standard or alkaline).
Follow these steps to install the batter-
ies.
1. Remove the battery compart-
ment’s cover by sliding the cover
in the direction of the arrow on the
cover’s tab.
2. Slide four AA batteries into the
compartment on top of the lift-out
ribbon, according to the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked next to
the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Cautions:
• If you will not be using the receiver
with battery power for several
months, remove the batteries.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly.
Using Standard AC Power
To power the receiver from standard
AC power, you need an optional AC
adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1662.
Note: Connecting an AC adapter dis-
connects internal batteries.
Caution: You must use a
Class 2 power source that
supplies 6 volts DC and deliv-
ers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must
be set to negative and its plug must fit
the receiver's
DC IN 6V jack. The rec-
ommended adapter meets these
specifications. Using an adapter that
does not meet these specifications
could damage the receiver or the
adapter.
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