RCA RP-6198 User Manual
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RP-6
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Please rutain this
OHNER’S MANUAL ADDENDUM
addendum
and
Insert
inside the
front cover
of
your owcrw’s
manual.
Pags I3 to
14 “Changing Faquency at Channel
Memory”
paragraph
I m
4 as follows;
I.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4,
.
Press
MAN.
Use
the number
pad
to enter
the cw
number conainlng the
Craquency. II your
scanner displays a
frequency other
than
the
one
you want ta
change ar the same car
number, press
one
of
the
search arrows ( 4 or
b
)
until the frquwq you want to
change Is
shown in the display,
Press 0,
then press ENT-L/OUT
Tha
frequency is
delatec%
Press PROG.
Enter tie
frequmcy m~mbec
Press ENTI UOUr.
Enter car
number.
7.
Press ENT,UCWC
l
PLEASE
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES
TO
“USING
THE SCANNER” SEmION.
c
To scan the preprogrammed weather channels,
press ( T ),
‘. ’
To
manually tune through the
preprogrammed
weather channels,
1;
reputedly
press ( 9
)
until
MAN appears on
the
display.
: ‘:
, J
Then repeatedly press > bo select higher channels af c co select ,‘,,
Cower
charm A.
‘,
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USING THE ATTENUATOR
To mciuce interference or
nolre caused by strong signals, you can
reduce the scanner’s
sensklvicy to those
signals,
Press Al7
urrtil
Am
appears on the display to
reduce the scanner’s sensttivity.
Note: IC you
turn on
&is
feature, the scanner might not receive
weak signals.
To turn off the
attenuator, press ATT again.
Am
chappears
from
the
display,
TURNING THE KEY TONE ON AND OFF
Each
time you
pr&s
any
of tie scanner’s keys
(except
d /
LIGHT),
rhe scanner
sounds a tone,
Follow
thee stepr’to
turn the scannet’s
key
cone on or OR
I.
2.
If
the seamer ir 011,
turn VOLUME OFF[f%%
counterclockwise
until It dicks to
turn It
off.
While you
pre~~
and &old down the 2 and
ENT-LJOUY
keys,
turn on the scannet
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I:,
‘.
200 Channel scantrak
racing scanner
RP-6198
FCC INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user’s authority to
operate this product.
CAUTION: Scanning is a great pass time. You can listen to exchanges between
police, fire departments, ambulances, military organizations, government
agencies, private companies, aircraft and amateur radio stations. Owning and
operating this scanner is legal in so far as you do not intentionally intercept the
following electronic and wire communications:
• Cellular, cordless or private telephone conversations transmit through means
of telephone signal transmissions.
• Pagers transmissions.
• Scrambles of encrypted transmissions.
As amended the Federal Electronic Communication Privacy Act (ECPA) states you
could be fined and/or imprisoned for intentionally listening to, using or
disclosing the contents of such a transmission unless a party in the communication has consented-unless such an activity is otherwise legal.
In some areas/states it is unlawful to operate a scanner. Please check the laws in
your area as they may change from time to time. Thomson Consumer Electronics assumes no liability for the operation of this scanner.
WARNING: In some areas/states it is unlawful to operate a mobile scanner.
Please check the laws in your area. Thomson Consumer Electronics assumes
no liability for the operation of this scanner.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations!
You are now the owner of a brand new RCA ScanTrak Racing Scanner.
Your new scanner takes you out the stands and into pit row as you listen to live
communication between pit crews and their drivers.
With the capacity to scan more than 31,000 frequencies at 25 channels per
second; your new RCA ScanTrak Racing Scanner allows you to be more than just
a mere spectator of the sport.
SOME TERMS TO KNOW:
Signal electrical impulses sent or received.
Transmission a sent or received signal.
Frequency a signal transmitted through the air.
Broadcast to transmit a signal for public service.
Squelch lessens the scanner’s sensitivity to weak
signals.
Channel a location to permanently store an active
frequency.
Scan scrolls through all stored channels, pausing
on active frequencies until the transmission
ends.
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FIRST THINGS FIRST ........................................................................ 4
P
OWERING UP ................................................................................. 5
C
ONNECTING THE ANTENNAS .......................................................... 6
B
UTTONS AND CONTROLS ................................................................. 8
T
HE DISPLAY .................................................................................. 9
U
SING THE SCANNER ....................................................................... 10
A
DJUSTING VOLUME AND SQUELCH .................................................. 10
P
ROGRAMMING FREQUENCIES ........................................................... 10
B
AND SEARCH ................................................................................. 11
S
CANNING STORED CHANNELS ......................................................... 12
S
EARCHING ...................................................................................... 12
L
IMIT SEARCH ................................................................................. 12
S
ELECTING CHANNELS MANUALLY .................................................... 12
D
ELETING A FREQUENCY FROM A CHANNEL ....................................... 13
D
ELETING ALL CHANNEL FREQUENCIES ............................................. 13
D
ELETING ALL LOCKED OUT CHANNEL FREQUENCIES ......................... 13
C
HANGING FREQUENCY AT CHANNEL MEMORY ................................ 13
U
SING PRIORITY SCAN ..................................................................... 14
M
ONITOR MEMORY ........................................................................ 14
L
OCKING OUT ................................................................................. 15
U
SING KEYLOCK .............................................................................. 15
U
SING DELAY .................................................................................. 15
U
SING THE CARRYING CASE ............................................................. 16
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS .................................................................. 17
E
QUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 18
C
ARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 19
S
ERVICE INFORMATION .................................................................... 19
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NDEX ........................................................................................... 20
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IMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................... BACK COVER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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THE SCANNER
200 CHANNEL
RACING SCANNER
E
N
T
L/OUT
SRCH
SCAN
PRI DLY
888.888
8
ATT
MHz
888
MEM
CAR #
BATT
MAN PROG
L/O
• /
DELAY
RP-6198
SC
A
N
T
R
A
K
LIMIT
MEM
PRI
CLEAR
ATT PROG
MAN
SCAN BAND LIGHT
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
9
0
4
FIRST THINGS FIRST
There are basically two ways to
power your scanner - by batteries or
adapters. However, you can use
different types of batteries and
different kinds of adapters, so pay
close attention to the procedures and
precautions written below for the
method you choose.
USING ADAPTERS
This scanner is equiped with two jacks
- POWER and CHARGE. When an
adapter is connected to the POWER
jack and an AC outlet, power from
the batteries is disconnected.
When an adapter is connected to the
CHARGE jack, this jack will provide
power for the scanner while
recharging the batteries.
AC POWER
To use the AC adapter provided,
simply insert the plug into the
POWER jack at the side of your
scanner and the pronged module into
a standard AC outlet.
DC ADAPTER
If you plan to operate the scanner in
your vehicle, you may choose to
power it using a DC adapter and the
socket of the cigarette lighter. Check
to make sure the socket is attached to
a 12-volt, negative-ground electrical
system.
Connect and disconnect with the
scanner same as an AC adapter.
• The adapter’s voltage switch must
be set on 9V.
• Never leave the adapter plugged
into the lighter when it isn’t
attached to the scanner. Always
disconnect the adapter from the
lighter first, then the scanner.
• If the scanner does not properly
operate while trying to use a DC
adapter, simply unplug the adapter
from the lighter socket and clean
the socket.
BATTERIES
It takes six batteries to operate your
scanner. Alkaline batteries offer the
best results, but it is possible to use
nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries.
To install batteries:
1. Slide the battery door in the
direction of the arrow.
2. Insert six AA batteries as shown in
the diagram.
3. Replace the battery door.
20 CHANNEL FM
SCANNING RECEIVER
SCAN MANUAL
CLEAR PGM
KEYLOCK LIGHT
1
23
4
56
7
89
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