The unit is powered by a self contained, rechargeable Ni-Cad
battery pack. Battery condition is indicated by the red light
emitting diode (LED) above the VOLUME control. If the batteries
need charging, this LED will light when the unit is turned on.
NOTE: If the batteries are completely discharged the LED will
be very dim or fail to light and no sound will be heard from
the speaker. OPERATION....FEEDBACK/LOCK MODE: Connect the antenna to the
ANTENNA jack (push on and twist one quarter turn clockwise to
secure). The number of antenna sections used is a function of
the ambient RF level in the sweep area. If there are many AM,
FM or TV stations locally, use only the main section with all
others collapsed. If there are relatively few local stations,
extend the next large antenna section. If the unit is operated
in a rural area, three or four sections can be used. Place the
switches in FM, AM, SC, FILTER and LOCK positions. Turn the unit
on by rotating the VOLUME control clockwise from the OFF position.
Advance the VOLUME until a hiss or radio station is heard from
the speaker. Grasp the case by the right side and move the 2057A
throughout the area being checked, passing as close as possible
to all objects i.e. chairs, lamps, desks, bookshelves, etc. If
an active transmitter is detected, a feedback squeal will develop.
Turn OFF the modulation type switches (FM, AM or SC) that do
not assist in the feedback process. Place the LOCK-TUNE switch
in the TUNE position and slowly rotate the ten-turn TUNING control
from one end of its range to the other until feedback is again
established. When tuning, the same signal may be heard at several
positions of the TUNING control. This is normal for the detection
process used. Note the level on the SIGNAL LEVEL meter. Reduce
the VOLUME until feedback stops. Proceed in the direction that
causes the greatest meter indication and re-establishes feedback
until the source is located. OPERATION....HEADSET/LOCK MODE: Turn on the FM, AM and SC
switches but leave the FILTER switch in the OUT position. Plug
the headset into the HEADSET jack. Set the VOLUME control for
comfortable listening. Sweep all objects in the area, passing
as close to each as possible. If a transmitter is located, its
audio will be heard through the headset. For clearest audio,
turn OFF the modulation type switches (FM, AM or SC) which do
not assist in the detection process. Proceed in the direction
that gives the strongest meter reading until the source is located. The TUNE position of the LOCK-TUNE switch is more sensitive
than the LOCK position. The unit may be taken to each corner
of the search area and slowly tuned throughout its range. As
mentioned earlier, the same signal may be heard at several positions
of the TUNING control. This is normal for the detection process
used. The 2057A may be operated in a fixed location on a desk or
table top. Use the right angle adapter supplied to make the antenna
vertical. The recharging process takes approximately 8 hours for a full
charge. Make sure the charger is set at the correct input voltage,
i.e. 110VAC or 220VAC. The front selector switches have been
preset at 9 volts and + out. Insert the charger into the AC power
source and the jack on the back of the 2057A. The unit may be
operated during the charging process. When charging is complete,
remove the charger from the power source and the back of the
2057A. 12/98
The 2057A is an ultra-sensitive, 10 MHz to 2,000 MHz+
radio frequency (RF) locator with audio and visual readout. The
unit demodulates RF signals with narrow and wide-band frequency
modulation (FM), amplitude modulation (AM) and FM or AM signals
which contain double modulation/sub-carriers (SC). The 2057A
may be used in either the TUNE mode, where the locator can be
manually tuned throughout its range, or in the LOCK mode, where
the locator automatically locks onto the strongest signal regardless
of its frequency. A selectable narrow band-pass filter may be
inserted in the audio path to enhance feedback detection.