Radio Shack 200CH Owner's Manual

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8CONNECTING ANEXTERNAL SPEAKERYou can connect an optional externalspeaker with a 1 /8 -inch (3.5-mm) plug tothe scanner. Use an 8-ohm externalspeaker that can handle at least 2.5watts of power. Your local RadioShackstore sells scanner accessories, includ-ing external speakers.Insert the speaker’s plug into the EXT.SP. jack on the back of the scanner.Note: Plugging in an external speakerdisconnects the scanner’s internalspeaker.CONNECTING ANEARPHONE ORHEADPHONESYou can connect an optional earphoneor pair of monaural headphones with a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug to the scanner. Yourlocal RadioShack store sells a completeline of earphones and headphones.Insert the earphone’s or headphones’plug into the EXT. SP. jack on the back ofthe scanner.Note: Plugging in an earphone or head-phones disconnects the scanner’s inter-nal speaker.Listening SafelyTo protect your hearing, follow theseguidelines when you use an earphone/headphones.• Set the volume to the lowest settingbefore you begin listening. After youbegin listening, adjust the volume toa comfortable level.• Do not listen at extremely high vol-ume levels. Extended high-volumelistening can lead to permanenthearing loss.• Once you set the volume, do notincrease it. Over time, your earsadapt to the volume level, so a vol-ume level that does not cause dis-comfort might still damage yourhearing.20-422.fm Page 8 Friday, January 7, 2000 12:54 PM