DX-380  (200-0213)             Power Sources           Faxback Doc. # 16714

You can power the receiver with internal batteries, standard AC power, or
your vehicle's battery.

Regardless of the primary power source you choose, we recommend you install
the back-up batteries.  See "Back-Up Power."

BACK-UP POWER

Back-up batteries keep the receiver's clock running and preserve the
stations stored in memory if the receiver's primary power source its
interrupted.

The receiver uses two AA batteries for back-up power.  For best
performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat.
No. 23-552.

NOTE:  You cannot operate the receiver using only the back-up batteries.
       If you press POWER when the back-up batteries are the only available
       power source, E flashes on the display.

Installing the Back-Up Batteries

Follow these steps to install the back-up batteries.

1.  Remove the cover from the BACK-UP BATTERY compartment by pushing the
    cover in the direction of the arrow.

2.  Install two AA batteries, as indicated by the illustration near the
    battery compartment.  Note the polarity markings (+ and -).  For easy
    removal, place the batteries on top of the lift-out ribbon.

3.  Replace the compartment cover.

Checking the Back-Up Batteries

To check the back-up batteries' power level, disconnect the receiver from
all other power sources.  Then, check the display.  If it is dim, replace
the back-up batteries.

INTERNAL BATTERY POWER

You can power the receiver with four AA batteries.  For best performance,
we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552.

Installing the Radio Batteries

Follow these steps to install the radio batteries.

1.  Remove the cover from the RADIO BATTERY compartment by pushing the
    cover in the direction of the arrow.

2.  Install four AA batteries as indicated by the illustration near the
    battery compartment.  Note the polarity markings (+ and -).  For
    easy removal, place the batteries on top of the lift-out ribbon.

3.  Replace the compartment cover.

NOTE:  If you do not plan to use the receiver for several days, or if you
       are using another power source, we recommend you remove the radio
       batteries.  This protects the receiver from possible battery
       leakage.

Checking the Radio Batteries

If you power the receiver with the radio batteries, the battery power
indicator appears on the display for several seconds after you turn off the
receiver.

Fresh batteries show a power level of 7.  When the indicator shows a power
level of 2, replace the radio batteries.

NOTE:  If you press POWER when the radio batteries are dead, E flashes on
       the display.

CAUTION:  The recommended AC and DC adapters supply 6 volts with the center
          tip set to negative, they deliver 300 milliamps, and their plugs
          properly fit the receiver's DC IN 6V jack.  Using an adapter that
          does not meet these specifications could damage the receiver or
          the adapter.

VEHICLE DC BATTERY POWER

With an optional DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 14-844, you can power the
receiver with your vehicle's battery.

CAUTIONS:  Your vehicle must have a 12-volt DC, negative-ground electrical
           system.

           Always connect the adapter to the receiver before connecting it
           to the cigarette-lighter socket.

           Always disconnect the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket
           before disconnecting from the receiver.

Follow these steps to use DC power.

1.  Set the adapter's 6V/9V switch to 6V.

2.  Insert the adapter's barrel plug into the receiver's DC IN 6V jack.

3.  Insert the adapter's large plug into the vehicle's cigarette-lighter
    socket.  This disconnects the radio batteries.

AC POWER

With an optional AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1650, you can power the
receiver with standard AC power.

1.  Set the adapter's voltage switch to 6V.

2.  Line up TIP-on the green barrel plug with -NEG on the adapter's
    socket, and insert the plug.

3.  Insert the barrel plug's other end into the receiver's DC IN 6V jack.

4.  Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.  This disconnects the
    radio batteries.


(LB/all-08/28/95)