User manual MIDLAND 5001Z

[. . . ] Check the requirements for your vehicle before you begin installation. Generally, you have a negative-ground system if the minus (-) battery terminal is connected to the motor block. Contact your dealer in the event you are unable to determine your vehicle's polarity system. Location Your new Midland CB is designed to be installed under the dash or vertically on a console of your vehicle. [. . . ] -Safety notice: The antenna used for this radio must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 in. ) from all persons and must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Tuning your Antenna Some antennas are factory tuned. However, performance can usually be improved by slightly lengthening or shortening its length, using a Standing Wave Radio (SWR) meter. For the exact procedures to be used refer to the antenna manufacturer's installation manual. Page 6 www. midlandradio. com Model 5001z Owner's Manual 5001z Front Panel Features and Operation Press -to -Talk Button NB/OFF Switch BRT/DIM Switch CH9/Normal Switch CB-ANL/PA Switch RX/TX LED Indicator LED Channel Display S/RF Meter 4-pin Microphone Connector Squelch Knob OFF/ON/ X-TRA Volume TALK Knob Knob RF Gain Knob Channel Selector Knob ·4-pin Microphone Connector ·OFF/ON/Volume Knob-Turn clockwise to turn power on and set the desired listening volume. ·Squelch Knob- This control is used to cut off or eliminate receiver background noise in the absence of an incoming signal. For maximum receiver sensitivity it is desired that the control be adjusted only to the point where the receiver background noise or background noise is eliminated. Adjust until the receiver noise disappears. This will require the incoming signal to be slightly stronger than the average receiver noise. Further clockwise rotation will increase the threshold level which a signal must overcome in order to be heard. Only strong signals will be heard at a maximum clockwise setting. ·X-TRA TALK Knob- Adjusts the microphone gain in the transmit and PA modes. This controls the gain to the extent that full talk power is available several inches away from the microphone. In the Public Address (PA) mode, the control functions as the volume control. ·RF Gain Knob- Adjust as required to optimize signal. This control is used primarily to optimize reception in strong signal areas. Gain is reduced by counter clockwise rotation of the control. ·Channel Selector Knob- This knob selects any one of the 40 Citizen Band channels. The selected channel is indicated by the LED readout, directly above the Channel Selector Knob. Page 7 www. midlandradio. com Model 5001z Owner's Manual Operation Continued. . . . ·LED Channel Display- Displays the selected channel. ·RX/TX LED Indicator- When the radio is in receive mode, the LED will be green. When in transmit mode, the LED will be red. ·Channel 9/Normal Switch- This switch is used for instant selection of emergency Channel 9 or Normal CB operation. In normal position, all 40 CB channels can be accessed by the Channel Selector Knob. [. . . ] Caution: Improper packing may result in damage during shipment. money order for $7. 50 to cover shipping and handling (this may not be required in some states) c. daytime telephone number, name & address 3. For warranty service include a photocopy of the bill of sale from an authorized dealer or other proof of purchase showing the date of sale. [. . . ]