RCA RP-6200 User Manual
FM scanning receiver
RP-6200
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIRST THINGS FIRST ........................................................................ 2
POWERING UP ................................................................................. 2
R
ESETTING AND INITIALIZING ........................................................... 2
C
ONNECTING THE ANTENNAS .......................................................... 3
O
PTIONAL ANTENNA .................................................................. 3
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UTTONS AND CONTROLS ................................................................. 4
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HE DISPLAY .................................................................................. 5
U
SING THE SCANNER ....................................................................... 6
ADJUSTING VOLUME AND SQUELCH .................................................. 6
P
ROGRAMMING FREQUENCIES ........................................................... 7
U
SING DELAY .................................................................................. 8
T
EMPORARILY STORING
AN
ACTIVE FREQUENCY IN MONITOR MEMORY ................................... 8
S
HIFTING A FREQUENCY
FROM
MONITOR MEMORY TO A CHANNEL ....................................... 9
S
CANNING CHANNELS ...................................................................... 9
M
ONITORING ONE CHANNEL .......................................................... 10
L
OCKING OUT CHANNELS .................................................................. 11
C
LEARING A CHANNEL ...................................................................... 11
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ROUBLESHOOTING TIPS .................................................................. 12
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QUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 13
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ARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 14
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ERVICE INFORMATION .................................................................... 14
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NDEX ........................................................................................... 15
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IMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................... BACK COVER
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations!
You are now the owner of a brand new RCA RP-6200 20-Channel FM Scanning
Receiver.
Your new scanner will provide for you all the excitement and action of police in
pursuit, ambulances en route and fire trucks on the scene. You’ll know the
latest changes in weather conditions, be able to warn family and friends where
the latest accidents are on the highways...plus much more!
With the capacity to scan more than 22,000 frequencies at 16 channels per
second, your new RCA FM Scanning Receiver allows you to be involved in your
community from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy!
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MIN MAX
MIN
ON
OFF
POWER
VOLUME
SQUELCH
SCAN
MANUAL
CLEAR
PGM
MON
DELAY
L-OUT
0
ENTER
7
8
9
4
5
6
1
2
3
AUTO SEARCH
FIRST THINGS FIRST
POWERING UP
Your scanner has an external jack. Plug in the AC adapter supplied by inserting
the barrel end into the DC 12V jack on the back of the unit.
Your scanner has a memory backup that begins to
work moments after plugging in the adapter. Stored
information will be stored for approximately 1 hour
after the removal of power for any reason.
RESETTING AND INITIALIZING
When connecting your scanner to its power source, the
display may lock up or show erroneous messages.
These situations are simply and easily fixed by
resetting the scanner.
To reset:
1. Make sure the scanner is ON.
2. Press the RESET button on the back of
the scanner with a pointed object,
such as a paper clip.
If the above steps fail to reset your
scanner, it is possible you will have
to re-initialize the unit. Do this only
if you are sure resetting the scanner
has not worked. Initializing the scanner
clears all stored information from
the unit’s memory.
NOTE: The provided adapter supplies 12 volts DC power (300 milliamperes)
with a center positive plug. Should you decide to use an adapter other than
the one provided, please make sure it meets the above specifications. Failure
to do so may cause a safety hazard or damage the unit.
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AUTO SEARCH
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
ON
OFF
POWER
VOLUME
SQUELCH
SCAN
MANUAL
CLEAR
PGM
MON
DELAY
L-OUT
0
.
ENTER
7
8
9
4
5
6
1
2
3
CH -MHz- -kHz-
FIRST THINGS FIRST
To initialize:
1. Make sure the scanner is ON.
2. Press and hold the CLEAR button.
3. Quickly press and release the RESET button.
4. When the display disappears, release the CLEAR
button.
CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS
Your scanner comes with a telescoping
antenna for better reception. To attach
the antenna, screw it into the provided
hole on top of the unit.
Adjust its length when necessary
to receive better reception.
OPTIONAL ANTENNA
While the telescoping antenna provides satisfactory
reception for local signals, your scanner has been
equipped with an ANT jack so you can attach a
multiband outdoor antenna - not provided - for even
better reception.
To install:
1. Choose the highest location possible to mount the
antenna, then do so according to the directions
provided by its manufacturer.
2. Plug the antenna cable into the ANT jack on the
back of your scanner.
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BUTTONS AND CONTROLS
CLEAR ------------- This button erases an incorrect entry.
•/DELAY ---------- This button allows you to enter a decimal point when
programming frequencies or a two-second delay for a specific
channel.
ENTER/L-OUT --- This button enters a frequency into a channel or lets you lock
out a specific channel.
MANUAL --------- This button interrupts the Scan mode and allows you to enter
a channel number.
0/MON ------------ This button allows you to enter a zero or access the Monitor
Memory.
PGM --------------- This button initiates the Program function and allows you to
enter frequencies into channels memory.
SCAN -------------- This button activates an automatic scan of all the pro-
grammed channels.
SEARCH
--- These buttons activate a search for stations transmitting in a
particular frequency range.
The following list is presented in alphabetical order and provides general
information about each button and control on your scanner.
ENTER0
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PGM
978CLEAR
645MANUAL
312
L-OUTMON DELAY
SCAN
CH -MHz- -kHz-
SQUELCHVOLUMEPOWER
MIN MAX MIN MAX
ON
OFF
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