OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Inserting the Portable Radio into the Vehicle Adapter
Note: Before inserting the radio ensure that
the locking button is released (stands out of
the Vehicle Adapter top surface by
approximately 1cm) to avoid damage of the
contact pins.
1. Slide the radio, with the battery attached,
into the Vehicle Adapter, so that the
speaker grille faces outward and the
controls are accessible.
2. Push the radio into the adapter as far as it
will go then press down the locking button
once.
Note: A second press on the locking button
will release the radio again.
When mounted in the adapter the following
occurs:
1. The radio antenna is automatically disconnected and connection is made from
the radio via the Vehicle Adapter to the external vehicle antenna.
2. The radio microphone and speaker are automatically disconnected and
connection is made to the externally connected microphone and speaker
(if hardware is connected and the Vehicle Adapter is conÞgured accordingly).
3. The radio is automatically connected to the battery charger and charging
commences.
The ignition switch is bypassed and the Vehicle Adapter charges
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the radio battery from the vehicle battery. Be careful not to
discharge the vehicle battery by leaving the radio inserted or
allowing the radio to operate for extended periods of time with the
CAUTION
vehicle engine turned off.
Any radio and battery inserted in the Vehicle Adapter is always
actively connected to the charging circuit regardless of whether
the radio is switched on or off.
Removing the Radio from the Adapter
1. Press the locking button once to release the radio.
2. Pull the radio out of the Vehicle Adapter.
Do not pull the radio out of the Vehicle Adapter by pulling on the
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antenna. This may damage the antenna or cause permanent
damage to the radio.
CAUTION
Radio Mode LED
Charge LED
Figure 4 - Locking Button & LEDs
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Locking Button
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