Uniden Bcd396T Owners Manual

2015-05-27

• Precautions
• Contents
• The FCC Wants You to Know
• Scanning Legally
  • Introduction
  • Feature Highlights
• About This Manual
  • Using the Multifunction Scroll Control
  • Entering Text
  • How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual
    • 1. The first character of the system name is covered by a cursor. Rotate the scroll control to select the character you want.
    • 2. Press 6/ on the keypad to select the next character. The cursor moves to the next character. To move the cursor to a previous character, press /4.
    • 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the system name. Then press down on the scroll control or press E to accept the setting.
  • Understanding Scanning
• Understanding the Scanner’s Memory
• What is Scanning?
• What is Searching?
• What is CTCSS/DCS?
• Conventional Scanning
  • Simplex Operation
  • Repeater Operation
• What is Trunk Tracking?
• Trunked Scanning
• Types of Trunking Systems
  • Motorola Trunking
  • EDACS Trunking
  • LTR Trunking
• I-Call (Motorola/EDACS)
• Where To Get More Information
  • Information On The Internet
  • Included With Your Scanner
  • Setting Up Your Scanner
• Using Internal Batteries
  • 1. Remove the battery cover and set the battery switch.
  • 2. Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ -).
  • 3. Replace the cover.
• Using Rechargeable Batteries
• Removing the Display Sticker
• Using AC Power
• Connecting the Antenna
  • Connecting an Optional Antenna
• Connecting an Earphone/Headphone
• Connecting an Extension Speaker
• Attaching the Belt Clip
• Attaching the Wrist Strap
• A Look At The Keypad
• A Look At The Display
• Using Menu
• Using Func
  • Basic Operation
• Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch
  • 1. Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
  • 2. Briefly press the scroll control once. VOLUME LEVEL and a number appear on the display.
  • 3. While VOLUME LEVEL appears, rotate the scroll control to set the volume to a comfortable listening level.
  • 4. While holding down on the left side of the scanner, briefly press the scroll control once. SQUELCH LEVEL and a number appear on the display.
  • 5. While SQUELCH LEVEL appears, rotate the scroll control to set the squelch to the level you want.
• Scanning Systems
  • Preprogrammed System Tips
• Selecting Systems to Scan
• Selecting System Channel Groups
  • 1. Press to hold on the system (or hold down then rotate the scroll control to select the system).
  • 2. Continue to hold and press the number key corresponding to the channel group you want to activate or deactivate.
• Locking/Unlocking Systems
  • 1. While holding down , rotate the scroll control to select the system.
  • 2. Continue to hold down and press L/O to lock out the system. System Locked appears.
  • 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to unlock a system you have previously locked. System Unlocked appears.
• Locking/Unlocking Channels
  • 1. While holding down , rotate the scroll control to select the system where the channel is stored.
  • 2. Release then press Hold within 2 seconds to hold on the system.
  • 3. Rotate the scroll control to select the channel you want to lock or unlock.
  • 4. Press L/O to lock or unlock the channel.
• ID Scan/ID Search Mode
• Temporarily Holding On a System
• Holding On a Channel
• Quickly Storing an ID During ID Search
• Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’s
  • 1. Hold on an existing channel in any system.
  • 2. Enter the frequency or talk group ID you want to store (press twice to enter hyphens in talk group ID’s).
  • 3. To quick-store the channel or talk group ID, press E. Otherwise, press .
• Quickly Recalling Channels
  • 1. Press Hold to hold on any channel.
  • 2. Press + Rcl. The scanner prompts you to select the system where the channel is stored.
  • 3. Rotate the scroll control to select the system, then press E. The scanner prompts you to select the channel group where the channel is stored.
  • 4. Rotate the scroll control to select the group, then press E. The scanner prompts you to select a channel.
  • 5. Rotate the scroll control to select the channel, then press E to hold on that channel.
• Monitoring Trunking Activity
• Toggling Channel Alpha Tags
  • Using the Menu
• Programming Systems Menu
  • Other Settings
• Displaying System Information
  • Viewing Memory Used
  • Viewing the Firmware Version
• Adjusting the Key Beep
• Locking/Unlocking the Keypad and Scroll
• Turning Power Save On or Off
• Priority Scan
  • Other Settings
• Using the Backlight
• Setting the Audio AGC
• Adjusting the Display Contrast
• Initializing the Scanner’s Memory
• Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer
• Using the Cloning Options
  • Wired Cloning
  • On-Air Cloning
  • Programming Radio Systems
    • 1. Plan the system.
    • 2. Program the system into your scanner according to the plan you prepared in Step 1.
• Programming Conventional Systems
  • Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups
  • Entering/Editing Conventional Channels
• Programming Motorola Systems
  • Setting System Frequencies
  • Setting Modulation
  • Setting Attenuation
  • Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups
  • Entering/Editing Motorola Channels
• Programming EDACS Systems
  • Setting System Frequencies
  • Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups
  • Entering/Editing EDACS Channels
• Programming LTR Systems
  • Setting System Frequencies
  • Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups
  • Entering/Editing LTR Channels/ Talkgroups
  • Programming/Editing Optional Settings
• System-Level Settings
  • Editing the System Name
  • Editing the System Quick Key
  • Setting System Lockout
  • Setting the System Hold Time
  • Setting the Channel Delay Time
  • Q Set Delay Time i
  • Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems Only)
  • Editing the Fleet Map (Motorola Systems Only)
  • Setting the Motorola Status Bit (Motorola Systems Only)
  • Setting the End Code Operation (Motorola Systems Only)
  • Setting I-Call (Motorola and EDACS Systems Only)
  • Setting Emergency Alert (Motorola and EDACS Systems Only)
  • Setting Control-Channel Only (Motorola Systems Only)
  • Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies
  • Clearing All Locked-Out IDs
  • Adjusting the P25 Level (Motorola and Conventional Systems Only)
  • Setting the EDACS ID Format (EDACS Systems Only)
  • Setting System Attenuation (Trunked Systems Only)
  • Deleting Systems
  • Copying Systems
• Group-Level Settings
  • Entering/Editing the Group Name
    • 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter.
    • 2. Press and hold down then rotate the scroll control once to select the next letter.
    • 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the system name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting.
  • Setting the Group Quick Key
  • Setting Group Lockout
  • Deleting Groups
• Channel-Level Settings
  • Editing the Channel Name
    • 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter.
    • 2. Press and hold down then rotate the scroll control once to select the next letter.
    • 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the channel name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting.
  • Editing Frequencies (Conventional Channels Only)
  • Setting Channel Priority (Conventional Channels Only)
  • Setting Channel Alert
  • Editing the Talk Group ID (Trunked Channels Only)
  • Setting CTCSS/DCS (Conventional Channels Only)
  • Setting the System Frequency Modulation
  • Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional Channels Only)
  • Setting Channel Lockout
  • Deleting Channels
  • Select the group g i Q Edit Channel g i Select the channel g i Q Delete Channelg i
  • Copying/Pasting Channels
  • Searching and Storing
• Service Search
• Quick Search
• CTCSS/DCS Search
• Custom Search
  • Editing a Custom Search Range
  • Editing a Service Search
• Auto Search and Store
  • Selecting a System
  • Storing a Conventional System
    • 1. Follow Steps 1-3 under “Selecting a System” on Page 100. A search option appears.
    • 2. Turn the scroll control until the type of search you want appears, then press the scroll control to select it. A search band appears.
  • Storing a Trunked System
  • Optimizing P25 Performance
    • 1. Make sure the system's P25 Level option is set to Auto (see “Adjusting the P25 Level (Motorola and Conventional Systems Only)” on Page 81).
    • 2. Hold on an active digital channel on the system.
    • 3. While holding down , briefly press the scroll control twice. The next to last line on the display now shows the digital error...
    • 4. Allow the scanner to monitor channel activity for several minutes. The error rate should drop for each transmission and the t...
    • 5. While holding down , rotate the scroll control to set the AUTO decode threshold start level to a setting that most closely ma...
    • 6. While holding down , briefly press the scroll control to exit this mode.
  • Using the Close Call Feature
• Setting Close Call Options
• Close Call Hits
  • Search and Close Call Options
• Managing Locked-Out Frequencies
  • Unlocking All Frequencies
  • Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies
• Searching for Subaudible Tones
• Screening Out Broadcast Sources
• Finding Repeater Output Frequencies
• Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value
• Setting the Modulation Type
• Setting Attenuation
• Setting Data Skip
• Setting the Delay Time
• Setting the Search Frequency Step
  • Using Weather Alert (SAME)
• Searching For a Weather Broadcast
• Turning Weather Alert On/Off
• Programming a SAME Group
• Setting WX Alert Priority
• Fire Tone-Out Introduction
  • Setting Tone-Out Standby
  • Setting Up Tone-Out
  • Care and Maintenance
• General Use
• Location
• Cleaning
• Repairs
• Birdies
  • Troubleshooting
  • Specifications
  • Optional Accessories
  • Appendix
• Preset Fleet Maps
• User Defined Fleet Maps
  • Type I Programming Information
  • Size Code Restrictions
  • Planning
• Collecting Information
  • 1. Collect information about the system(s) you want to monitor.
  • 2. Organize the system information using these system worksheets included in this appendix.
  • 3. Follow the instructions in “Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet” on Page 135, “Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet” on Page 136, and “Filling Out the LTR and EDACS Worksheet” on Page 138 to program your scanner.
• Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet
  • System Name and Quick Key
  • Group Name and Quick Key
  • Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority- CTCSS/DCS
• Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet
  • System Name and Quick Key
  • System Type
  • System Frequencies
  • Fleet Map (Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only)
  • Band Plan (VHF or UHF Only)
  • Group Name and Quick Key
  • Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert
• Filling Out the LTR and EDACS Worksheet
  • System Name and Quick Key
  • System Frequencies and LCN
  • Group Name and Quick Key
  • Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert
  • Preprogrammed Systems
    • 1. Press and hold .
    • 2. While continuing to hold , rotate the scroll control to select a system you want to lock out.
    • 3. While continuing to hold , press L/O to lock out the system.
    • 4. Repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4 to lock out additional systems.
    • Table 1:
  • One-Year Limited Warranty