User manual UNIDEN BC 3000XLT

[. . . ] Not only that, there's even a fully programmable bank for storing your own private collection of favorite frequencies. In addition, the BC350A has 11 separate band search capabilities for even greater scanning action. So whenever you encounter a newly activated local frequency for either service category, you can add it to the bank for that category. So enjoy your BC350A! What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications (listed below) do not transmit continuously. [. . . ] Press this key as many as it takes to find the band you want to be searched. In Program Mode, you can press [BAND] to leave this mode. [BAND] KEY [PROG] KEY This key initiates and completes programming. "CH" appears and blinks, indicating you are in Programming Mode, and urges you to select the channel of the bank to be programmed. Press a programmable bank key ([PRIVATE], [FIRE/EMG] or [POLICE]) to be programmed. If you press one of these keys, "Error" will be displayed, and you may lose the frequency you wanted to program. This control turns the scanner on or off, and also adjusts the volume. VOLUME Control/ Power Switch SQ (Squelch) Control Adjust [SQ] to set the scan threshold. If you do not want to program that frequency, press [SEARCH] or just wait till the transmission ends. The search resumes automatically 2 seconds after the last transmission and looks for more active frequencies. · PRIVATE Bank Scanning If you have programmed frequencies into this bank, press [PRIVATE] to scan only those that you have programmed in this bank. When scanning stops on an active frequency, it remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanner will remain on the same channel for 2 more seconds, waiting for a responding transmission. If there is no responding transmission within 2 seconds, the scanning cycle resumes. Getting Started The following instructions apply when using your BC350A for the very first time. You can find and display "000. 0000" on the screen in one of two ways: Find an open channel in the private bank. Press [PRIVATE] then [HOLD], and use [UP] and [DOWN] to scroll through the bank to find an open channel, "000. 0000" - OR Find "000. 0000" from the Search & Program Mode. Every search band has one "000. 0000" display included between the band limits. It can be displayed only in the Program Mode (after pressing [PROG] and "CH" is blinking in the display). 16 Example: To find "000. 0000" in Search Band 50 - 54. 1. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to display "50. 0000" or "54. 0000". Press [DOWN] one time at the "50. 0000" screen to display "000. 0000" - OR Press [UP] one time at the "54. 0000" screen to display "000. 0000". Example 4: Erasing a programmed frequency in Channel 13 of the PRIVATE bank. Program Lock Feature The BC350A has a program lock feature [Memory Lock] to prevent accidental programming entries or unauthorized programming. Simply turn on the MEMO LOCK switch on the rear panel to disable [PROG] and protect the memory. 17 Channel Lock Out · You can lock out a channel so it is not scanned. This does not erase the frequency from the channel when it is locked out. However, if you do, pressing that bank key will emit an error tone and the scanner will not scan. · In the POLICE bank, MRN bank, or FIRE/EMG bank, you can lock out all the factory pre-programmed channels (those frequencies that display without channel numbers in Scan Mode). These banks are frequency search banks, and you cannot lock out any frequency in Search Mode. [. . . ] If the interference is not severe, you might be able to turn [SQ] counterclockwise to cut out the birdie. (Known birdie frequencies for the BC350A are: 31. 200, 41. 600, and 52. 000 MHz) 21 Troubleshooting If your BC350A is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. PROBLEM Scanner won't work SOLUTION *Applies to mobile installation only · Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. · Turn on the wall switch of your room. Check the connections at both ends of the DC cord or cigarette lighter cord. [. . . ]