Uniden UBC 2500XLT manual

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- .---..- ---.-. 1 PRECAUTIONS Before you read anything else, please observe the following: WARNING! Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARNING . This equipment contains a Nickel-Cadmium Battery . . The Nickel-Cadmi[...]

I -- t-. Table of Contents AboutYourNewUBC2500XLT... 2 WhatisScanning? 2 Types of Communication 2 Where to Obtain More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unpacking 3 Optional Accessories 3 FeatureHighllghts 4 Controls and Indicators 5 TopView 5 FrontView 6 LCDDisplay 12 I I I I I I I Setup 13 Installing the Battery Pack 13 Charg[...]

- ~- c --------.------.----.----.. About Your New UBC 2500XLT The UBC 2500XL T is a brand new state-of-the-art information radio with automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, weather frequencies, and other broadcasts into 20 banks of 20 channels each. The new Rotary Tuner feature enables[...]

- ---. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this list: . UBC 2500XL T Auto Scanner . Rubber Antenna . AC Adaptor/Charger (AAD-2500U) . Earphone . Leather-like Carrying Case . Belt Clip . This Operating Guide If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. Please read this Operating Guide thoroughly before [...]

-.., Feature Highlights . Turbo Scan This lightning-fast technology enables the UBC 2500XL T to scan and search nearly 100 channels or steps per second. Because the frequency coverage is so large (see "Technical Specifications" section for band listing), a very fast scanning system is essential. That is why we combined our latest technolo[...]

--"---'-- Controls and Indicators Top View Emmal Speaker I Channel! Frequencyl Lock Earphone Antenna Connec1Dr OriOlf Volume Rotary Tuner Squelch EXTERNAL When using an optional External Speaker SPEAKER JACK system, connect the External Speaker plug here. EARPHONE JACK ANTENNA CONNECTOR Plug the earphone into this jack for private listeni[...]

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------ Press [SCAN] to start scanning all programmed channels that are not locked out. ("SCAN" appears on the display during scanning.) In Scan or Search Mode, press [MANUAL] to stop scanning or searching, and to select a channel. After you stop the scanner, press f MANUAL] again to STEP UP a channel or requency. Press and holdto rapidly [...]

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SPEED KEY Press rSPD] to select the scanning speed, normar or Turbo Scan. (In Turbo Scan Mode, "TURBO" appears next to "SCAN" on the display.) At normal speed, the scanner scans 16 to 20 channels per second. In Turbo speed, the scanner scans nearly 100 channels per second. Use [CNT] to indicate the number of times the scanner st[...]

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LIMIT KEY STEP KEY ENTER KEY SEARCH KEY HOLD KEY AUTO KEY I =-=-===== This key has two functions in Search Mode: (a) to step down a frequency; and (b) to set the search band limits. To manually step down, press and hold [LMT]. Press and hold for more than one second to rapidly move down the frequencies. To set the lower and upper limits of the sear[...]

- ---..----------- - SEND KEY LCD Display ~ when Auto Store is activated.) To stop Auto Store, press [HLD], [MANUAL], or [AUTO]. Press [SND] to transfer a displayed frequency to any open (empty) bank channel. When the bank Indicators start flashing, press the numeric keys for the selected bank. Then press [E) to complete the transfer. BANK 1 2 3 4 [...]

'- Setup The UBC 2500XL T comes with a rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack. When fully charged, this Battery Pack will supply up to 5 hours of dependable use. Before using the UBC 2500XL T for the first time, or whenever the LOW BATTERY Indicator appears on the LCD display, you should fully charge the Battery Pack. Note: When the Battery [...]

To fully charge the battery, leave the Adaptor/Charger connected for 14 to 16 hours. Note: You can operate the unit while the battery is charging. 3. When charging is complete, disconnect the Adaptor/ Charger from the AC outlet and from the Battery Pack. Note: Disconnect the AC Adaptor/Charger from the unit during a power failure. Mounting the Flex[...]

..-----..---- Scanning Overview Note: Before operating the uac 2500XL T for the first time, make sure you have fully charged the Battery Pack. 1. Before turning on the scanner, rotate the Squelch Control fully clockwise. 2. Turn the scanner on by rotating the On-OttNolume Control clockwise until you hear a click. 3. Adjust the volume to a comfortab[...]

Programming Channels Before you can scan, you must program the channels within a bank. You can store one frequency per channel, up to 400 channels. Each time you store a frequency, the list of scanning frequencies in the bank is automatically sorted by frequency number. This unique Auto Sort feature enables faster scanning. When you manually step t[...]

-- 6. Press [E] to store the entry. . If the frequency is already stored in another channel, the other channel will appear on the display. To resolve the conflict, just enter another frequency for the cu"ently selected channel. (Later, we'll discuss how to delete a stored frequency.) . Any frequency already stored in a channel will automa[...]

6. Press [E]. The frequency is now programmed into the current channel. 7. You are finished, and may now skip to the next section. Press [SND] twice. When the channel number blinks, enter the new channel number using the numeric keys. Press [HLD] to see if the selected channel is already programmed. 8. If the selected channel already has a stored f[...]

--~- ~----.--- ~ramming With SEARCH 'ch feature enables you to rapidly search for active jes within the specified band limits. When an Ig frequency is found, you can store it into a channel t procedure below. ress [MANUAL] to stop scanning. Jse the numeric keypad to enter the lower limit and Ipper limit of the band to be searched. (See "T[...]

,,---------- "" '"'.". "- " -- 5. To store the displayed frequency into: (a) the current channel (b) another selected channel (c) another bank's open (empty) channel Please refer to Step 5 of the previous section. The procedures are the same. To leave the Search Mode, press [MANUAL] or [SCAN]. D. Program[...]

Select the bank(s) to be programmed. The indicators of the selected banks stop flashing. Note: If the selected bank is full, that is, all 20 channels are programmed, "FULL:' appears on the display. In this case, select another bank. Press [SRC] to start programming. On the display, only the indicators of the selected banks remain. The ind[...]

---- Deleting a Stored Frequency To delete a frequency from a channel: 1. Display the channel and frequency that is to be deleted. 2. Press [0] on the numeric keypad. 3. Press [E]. The current channel is erased, and the display shows "000.000". 22 -- ...4~~ ===-==-= =--.- i&i :; r --L... ..-.............-[...]

Scann ing 1. Turn on the power, or press [SCAN] to start scanning. Note: When the scanner is turned on, it is automati- cally in Scan Mode. The indicators for the selected banks (1 through 20) appear on the display. The indicator of the bank currently being monitored flashes. While the UBC 2500XL T is scanning, the "SCAN" message moves ac[...]

Weather Channel Scanning The USC 2500XL T allows you to search for your local weather channel. Press [WX] to find the active weather channel in your area from 7 preprogrammed channels. "wx" appears on the display. To exit Weather Mode, press [SRC], [SCAN], or [MANUAL]. It is possible that your area is covered by more than one weather stat[...]

--- ---------- Customizing Scanner Operation Setting the Scanning Speed Press [SPD] to select the scanning speed, normal or Turbo Scan. (In Turbo Scan Mode, "TURBO" appears on the display next to "SCAN".) In Normal Scan Mode, the UBC 2500XL T scans 16 to 20 channels per second. In Turbo Scan Mode, the unit scans nearly 100 chann[...]

Channel Lock Out You can lock out any programmed channels (including Priority Channels) so they will not be scanned, if desired. Note: Locking out a programmed channel does not erase the frequency in the channel. This feature is active in Manual Mode or Scan Mode. To lock out a channel: Press [LlO] when the scanner is on a channel you do not want t[...]

--~------- Setting Up Priority Channels When you assign "priority" to a bank channel, you designate one bank channel as your most important channel. During scanning the UBC 2500XL T works like a "dual watch" function. It starts "sampling" or keeping track of the activity on the Priority Channel while listening to other[...]

Using COUNT to Monitor Channel Activity To determine the amount of channel activity during a scanning session, use the Count feature. It counts the number of times scanning stops on an active channel. To activate the Count feature: 1. Press [SCAN], and allow the scanner to scan for about 5 to 10 minutes, or longer if desired. 2. Press [MANUAL] to s[...]

.-.--- Care and Maintenance Replacing the Rechargeable Battery Pack When it is time to install a new Battery Pack, use only the one made for this scanner. Any other type of battery may damage yourunit. To replace the Battery Pack: 1. Remove the Belt Clip by lifting the tab and carefully sliding it upward and out. 2. Remove the Battery Pack by press[...]

,""."'-- Location . Ifstrong interference or electrical noise is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source of the noise. A higher elevation, if possible, may provide better reception. . Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. . Avoid placing the unit in direc[...]

.--- ...... Troubleshooting If your UBC 2500XL T is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional information, or to return the unit for service, please call or write the Uniden Technical Service Division. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the end of t[...]

Technical Specifications Banks: WX: Search Band: Display 25 - 29 29 - 56 56 - 70 70 - 88 88 - 108 108 - 137 137 - 174 174 - 222 222 - 340 400 - 520 520 - 550 760 - 824 824 - 849 849 - 869 869 -894 894-1300 Scan Rate: Total 20 banks 7 programmed (Weather Channel) T otal12 Search bands (N FM, AM, or WFM) Default Steps 5.0 kHz 5.0 kHz 50.0 kHz 5.0 kHz[...]

WARRANTY +----- I I Uniden UBC 2500XLT Scanning Receiver Australian 1 Year Warranty (Accessories are covered for 90 days only). NOTE: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty. WARRANTOR: Uniden Australia Pty. Limited. ACN 001 865 498 ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this[...]

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