Uniden BC9000XLT Dokumentacja

1Table of ContentsIntroduction ...2Included with the BC9000XLT...3Feature Highlights ...4Getting Started...

Using the Rotary TunerThis unique feature allows easy, rapid, and precise selection offrequencies and channels in the BC9000XLT.Frequency/Channel Mode

Programming ChannelsBefore you can scan, you must program the channels within a bank. Youcan store one frequency per channel, up to 500 channels. Thes

Programming By Manual EntryUse these keys :1. Select a frequency.Example: Program482.7625 MHz into Channel 1.2. Press mto enter theManual Mode.3. Ente

If an error is made duringprogramming, or if the frequency is outof range, this screen appears. Enter avalid channel or frequency number.If the freque

3. Select a frequency.Example: 123.77504. To tune in the frequency, selectFREQ with the Rotary TunerMode Selector then turn right tostep up, left to s

1. Select a frequency range.See page 53, or see the included Betty Bearcat StarterFrequency Guide. Example: 450.000MHz to 456.000 MHz2. Press m.3. Ent

2. Press N to enter theTransfer Mode.3. Enter the channelnumber.Example: Channel 200.4. Press h.5. Press e to Programthe frequency.6c. Program the fre

Programming With AUTO STOREThis procedure searches a frequency range and automatically storesactive frequencies into empty channels of the selected ba

5. Press U to enter the AutoStore Mode.6. Select the bank(s) forprogramming. The selectedbank indicator(s) stop blinking.Example:Press C andD .7. Pres

Deleting a Programmed FrequencyUse this procedure when you want to delete a frequency from a channelwithout storing a new frequency in its place.Use t

IntroductionThe BC9000XLT is a sophisticated information radio with automaticscanning capabilities. You can use it at home as a base unit, or install

3a. To select the transfer channel,press N ...3b. Then enter the channelnumber...3c. Then press h.4. Press e to transfer thefrequency.Programming Chan

1. Press P...Then press Z.2. Enter the channel number...Note:You must select aprogrammed channel.Example: Channel 1Then press h. The AlphaEdit Screen

To Delete Alpha CharactersUse these keys:1. Press m.2. Press P...Then press Z.3. Enter the channel number withthe alpha characters you wantto delete,

7. Press e to store thechanges.8 Press s, m,orPto exit the Program AlphaMode.23Select chan 1from 1 to 500Bank A ch 1

The Scan ModeScanning All Programmed Channels and BanksUse these keys:1. Turn on the scannerORPress s to begin scanning.2. When the scanner stops ona

Turning Banks ON or OFFAfter you have programmed channels in several of the scanner’s banksyou can customize which channels you scan by turning the ba

Locking Out ChannelsThe lock-out feature lets you further customize the channels that you wantto scan at a particular time.For example, if a stored fr

Unlocking a Channel1. Press m.2. Enter the channel or press theChannel Mode Selector and usethe Rotary Tuner to find thechannel you want to unlock.3.

Using Priority ScanYou can program one Priority Channel in each of the first 10 banks.During Priority Scanning, your scanner checks these special chan

The Search ModeIn the Search Mode, the scanner looks for any active frequencies within arange of frequencies you select. It is best to select a narrow

Included with the BC9000XLTRead this Operating Guide thoroughly before you use thescanner.Immediately fill out and mail the supplied Registration Form

Scrolling Frequencies During a SearchScrolling temporarily suspends a search and allows you to manually moveup or down through the frequencies.Use the

Using Turbo SearchTurbo Search increases the search speed from 100 frequencies persecond to 300 frequencies per second in ranges where the frequencies

Locking Out FrequenciesThis feature is similar to locking out a programmed channel, except youcan only lock out 50 frequencies.Use these keys:While se

Unlocking All Frequencies1. Press h to stop the search.2. Find any locked-out frequency.3. Press and hold Lfor twoseconds.You hear a double beep when

Additional Scanner FeaturesUse these keys:Scanning Weather ChannelsThe BC9000XLT is not preprogrammed with NOAA Weather frequencies.See the Betty Bear

Changing the Frequency StepThe frequency step is the minimum space between frequencies in theManual or Search Mode.Your scanner is pre-programmed with

Setting the Signal ModeYour scanner is capable of receiving three signal modes:AM Amplitude ModulationNFM Narrow Frequency ModulationWFM Wide Frequenc

Using Signal AttenuationWhen the ATT LED is on, the incoming signal strength is attenuated(reduced) by about 15 dB. This prevents unusually strong sig

Preventing Accidental ProgrammingThe BC9000XLT has a lock feature toprevent accidental programmingentries. To disable the e , P,N , and U keys, move t

3. Press m, <, >, or use the Rotary Tuner to seethe count for each channel.Counter counts up to 99. To reset the counter for individual channels

Feature HighlightsTwin Turbo Scan/Search– This lightning-fast technologyenables the BC9000XLT to scan up to 100 channels per secondand search up to 30

Displaying Bank Memory StatusThis feature shows the programming status of the channels in a bank.Use these keys:1. Press m.2. Enter the channel number

Using Auto RecordingThe Auto Recording feature allows you to automatically tape recordactivity from any channel of your scanner. When scanning stops o

When scanning stops on a channel that displays “Record”, the channelwill automatically be recorded.To deselect a channel so that it is not recorded:1.

In Search Mode:1.Press hto stop the search.2. Press and hold ufor twoseconds.You hear two beeps, then thestatus information scrolls acrossthe display.

Use these keys for Display Light and Hi-CutDisplay LightThe Display Light has three settings: BRIGHT, DIM, and OFF.1. Press f.2. Press the setting.Exa

CTCSS OperationThis section applies only if you are installing and using an optionalCTCSS Tone Board with your scanner.Installing the CTCSS BoardInsta

4. Align the pins on theCTCSS Board withthe sockets on themother board. Makesure they go straightinto the sockets.The 4 pin socket istoward the front

Using CTCSSThe CTCSS (Continuous Tone Control Squelch System) feature allowssquelch to be broken during scanning only when a CTCSS Tone isreceived.To

6. Use the Rotary Tuner to selecta tone frequency. (See page 49for a list of tone frequencies.)7. Press e to program thefrequency.After programing the

7. Use the Rotary Tuner to selecta new frequency. (See belowfor a list of CTCSS tonefrequencies.)8. Press e .After programming the frequency, thescann

Variable Frequency Steps (Increments)—In the search orManual Mode, lets you change the steps between frequencies.Channel/Frequency Lockout—Lets you te

Care and MaintenanceGeneral UseWrite down the programmed channels/frequencies in case of a memoryloss.Firmly press each scanner key so that you hear t

TroubleshootingIf your BC9000XLT is not performing properly, try the steps listed below.PROBLEM SUGGESTIONScanner won’t work.Check the connections at

Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts52Operating Guide(OMBC9000XLT)OPERATINGGUIDECOUNTAUX STATUSSCANSRCMANUALAUTOPROGSENDALPHAHOLDLIMITMEMSHIFTLI

SpecificationsBanks: Total 20 banksChannels: 500 channelsSearch Band: Total 17 Search bands (AM, NFM, WFM)Frequency (MHz) Mode Steps25.000 - 25.9950 A

UBZZ01248ZZOPERATING GUIDEBC9000XLTAuto ScannerCOUNT AUX STATUSPROG SEND ALPHAMEM SHIFTLINEEXT SPPRI TURBO CTCSS DATABRI

PrecautionsBefore you use this scanner, please read and observethe following:WARNING!Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce t

COUNT AUX STATUSSCANSRCMANUALAUTOPROG SEND ALPHAHOLDLIMITMEM SHIFTLINEEXT SPPRI TURBO CTCSS DATABRI DIM OFFAM NFM WFM5KHz 12.5 KHz 25KHzCLR 50KHz HI-C

One Year Limited WarrantyWARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retailow

Getting StartedBase Installation1. Insert the DC plug end of the AC Adapter into the DC 13.8V jackon the rear panel.2. Plug the AC Adapter into a stan

What is Scanning?Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications(listed below) do not transmit continuously. The BC9000XLT scansp

Banks and ChannelsBC9000XLTBanksandchannelsare the way stored frequencies areorganized in your scanner.Achannelis a memory location where you store a

2. Think of the Squelch Control as a gate. Turn SQUELCH fullycounterclockwise. This raises the “Squelch Gate” so high that nosignals can get through.3