User manual MIDLAND 77-255 INSTALL GUIDE

[. . . ] All main-unit and microphone mounting hardware needed for normal installation. Owner's Manual. 2 Where to locate your CB transceiver. Your new Midland CB is designed to be installed under the dash or vertically on a console of your vehicle. Safety and convenience are the primary considerations in deciding exactly where to locate your radio. Caution: Be sure that the unit is located so that it does not interfere with the driver or impair access to any controls. [. . . ] Where you decide to locate your antenna will determine the type of antenna you install. Again consult your Midland CB dealer for advice and guidance, and measure your needs against the attributes of the various Midland antenna models he carries. Antenna installation. Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions carefully. 5 Warning: Never operate your CB radio without attaching an antenna or with a broken antenna cable. This can result in damage to transmitter circuitry. 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. You can buy an SWR meter separately or have your antenna checked by your Midland CB Dealer's service department or a two-way comm shop. 77-255ESP FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF CONTROLS 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1. ROTARY CHANNEL SELECTOR: This easy to operate control allows changing of weather or CB channel, either up or down. This control will not operate when the channel "LOCK" function has been activated. MICROPHONE CONNECTOR: Plug in the supplied microphone to this connector. ON/OFF VOLUME: In the off position your transceiver's power is off. Turn this control clockwise to switch on the unit and adjust the volume. SQUELCH CONTROL: Adjust this control until background noise just disappears. If the control is adjusted too far clockwise it may cause muting of weaker signals. To reduce reception of unwanted distant stations, turn control counter-clockwise until only desired stations are heard. MIC GAIN CONTROL: Rotating this control fully clockwise will result in the greatest microphone output. /rotating the control counter-clockwise reduces the microphone output, improving the sound in high noise environments. This control can also be used to control optional power microphone output. CHANNEL DISPLAY: LCD (liquid crystal display) read-out of selected CB or weather channel. M1, M2, M3 INDICATOR: These LCD boxes are illuminated when a memory button has been used to select the CB channel. WX INDICATOR: When this indicator is illuminated it indicates your unit is in the weather receive mode. [. . . ] This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United States of America or any of the territories or possessions or from U. S. For warranty coverage on merchandise purchased elsewhere, consult the supplemental warranty information included with this product or ask your dealer. SERVICE If it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service: Pack the unit in its original box and packing, Improper packing may result in damage during shipment. (Note: Some states do not require you to pay for postage and handling). You do not need to return accessory items (brackets, screws, power cord, antenna, etc. ) unless they may be directly related to the problem. [. . . ]