Uniden BCD260DN English Owners Manual - Page 20

Setting Up An Audio Or Computer Recording

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Base Station This is the simplest approach to let you get started quickly. Decide on a location that is convenient to a nearby wall outlet, has desk space to let you complete your programming worksheets, will safely allow the indoor antenna to be extended, or near a window to use an outdoor antenna. NOTE: Graphics in this section are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect your specific scanner. To secure the radio to a surface, by means of the mounting bracket, follow the steps below: 1. Attach the four protective mounting feet to the mounting bracket when you casually use the scanner on a flat surface. Should you desire to permanently mount the scanner, remove the feet and use wood screws through the bracket as described in Steps 2 and 3. 2. Use the bracket as a template to mark positions for the two mounting screws. 3. At the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the screws. 4. Align the bracket with the threaded holes on the sides of the radio case so the bracket is beneath the radio. Secure the bracket using the two threaded knobs. Never overtighten the knobs. Once the radio is positioned, connect it to a source of AC power using the supplied 13.8V, 750 mA AC adapter. Insert the barrel of the AC adapter to the jack on the rear, upper right side of the radio marked "DC13.8V." Insert the connector of the supplied indoor telescoping antenna to the BNC Antenna Connector and apply moderate pressure to secure it. SETTING UP AN AUDIO OR COMPUTER RECORDING It is best if you plan ahead when you initiate the basic setup of the scanner if you include the components to record incoming reception. You need an audio recording device which can be controlled by a Voice Operated module (VOX) either externally or from within the unit and the correct connecting cable. The REC (record) jack on the rear cabinet provides a constant-level 20

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Base Station
This is the simplest approach to let you get started quickly. Decide on a
location that is convenient to a nearby wall outlet, has desk space to let you
complete your programming worksheets, will safely allow the indoor antenna
to be extended, or near a window to use an outdoor antenna.
NOTE: Graphics in this section are for illustration purposes only and may not
reflect your specific scanner.
To secure the radio to a surface, by means of the mounting bracket, follow the
steps below:
1. Attach the four protective mounting feet to the mounting bracket when
you casually use the scanner on a flat surface. Should you desire to
permanently mount the scanner, remove the feet and use wood screws
through the bracket as described in Steps 2 and 3.
2. Use the bracket as a template to mark positions for the two mounting
screws.
3. At the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the screws.
4. Align the bracket with the threaded holes on the sides of the radio case so
the bracket is beneath the radio. Secure the bracket using the two threaded
knobs. Never overtighten the knobs.
Once the radio is positioned, connect it to a source of AC power using the
supplied 13.8V, 750 mA AC adapter. Insert the barrel of the AC adapter to the
jack on the rear, upper right side of the radio marked “DC13.8V.” Insert the
connector of the supplied indoor telescoping antenna to the BNC Antenna
Connector and apply moderate pressure to secure it.
SETTING UP AN AUDIO OR COMPUTER RECORDING
It is best if you plan ahead when you initiate the basic setup of the scanner
if you include the components to record incoming reception. You need an
audio recording device which can be controlled by a Voice Operated module
(VOX) either externally or from within the unit and the correct connecting
cable. The REC (record) jack on the rear cabinet provides a constant-level