Uniden UBC 120XLT manual

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~ PRECAUTIONS Before you use this scanner, please read and 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. . IMPORTANT! Be sure to use only the supplied earphone, or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32(1). Us[...]

'<::, ~..... . -= Table of Contents r About Your New UBC 120XL T 2 WhatisScanning? 2 What is Searching? 2 TypesofCommunication 3 Where to Obtain More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpacking 4 Feature Highlights 5 Controlsandlndicators 6 Setup 10 ChargingtheBatteryPack 10 Mounting the Flexible Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . [...]

~._.~ About Your New USC 120XL T The UBC 120XL 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, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 10 channels each. And you can scan all 100 channels at super fast Turbo Scan speed. With the[...]

- - = ~ Types of Communication You will be able to monitor communication such as: » Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) » Weather broadcasts » Business/industrial radio » Motion picture and press relay » Utility » land transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads » Marin[...]

-::::::== ~.=--- . . Unpacking Carefully checkthe contents against this list: . UBC 120XLT TwinTurbo Scanner . Rubber Antenna . AC Adaptor/Charger (AAD-2500U) . Earphone . Belt Clip . Battery(BP-120), installed . This Operating Guide If any itemsare missing or damaged,contact your place of purchase immediately. Please read this Operating Guide th[...]

~=_.. ~ Feature Highlights . Twin Turbo Scan & Search -This lightning-fast technology enables the UBC 120XL T to scan nearly 100 channels per second. Search speed is selectable between 100 and 300 steps per second. (300 steps per second only in bands with 5 KHz steps.) Because the frequency coverage is so large (see previous section for band li[...]

---- <:: Controls and Indicators D@QO PHONE SQUELCH VOLUME Top View Conneqt the rubber antenna to this BNC connector and turn clockwise until it locks. SQUELCH Control Plug the supplied earphone into this jack for private listening. When the earphone is connected, the internal speaker is isconnected. No the warning on the Inside Front Cover and [...]

-==== c. Memory Bank Numbers - Each Memory Bank consists of 10 channels that you can select or deselect during scanning operation, using the numeric keypad. When you select a Bank, its number appears on the display. When you deselect a Bank, its number disappears from the display. When you press ~ to stop scanning, only the Bank of the current chan[...]

,.,.,~" = ~. !!!!!!! ~ --~ -- 4. Press (UGHT) to turn the display backlight ON for 15 seconds. Press (UGHT) again to manually turn the light OFF. 5. Use CV to enter the decimal point when programming a frequency into a channel. If you make an entry error, press CV key twice to erase the entry, and start over again. 6. There are 7 Preprogrammed[...]

12. Press CD to store a displayed frequency into any displayed channel. 13. Press ISRCHI to start a search within frequency limits specified by you. 14.ln SEARCH Mode, press (HOLD) to stop searching. In Scan Mode, press (HOLD) to stop scanning. When Search is stopped, use. to go up in frequency. In SCAN HOLD Mode, use this key to go up to the next [...]

<: ."." -. ~ ---,; I =-= -== Setup The USC 120XLT comes with a rechargeable Nickel-Cadmit Battery Pack. When fully charged, this Battery Pack will supply up to 12 hours of dependable use. (With the Squelch control in "closed" position.) I Before using the USC 120XL T for the first time, or whenever the LOW BATTERY Indicator a[...]

'= , -- Installing the Belt Clip 1. Place the Belt Clip on the mounting area on the back of the scanner, making sure the holes in the clip line up with the threads in the back of the scanner. ~ ~ @ @ ~ I 2. Insert the 2 screws into the corresponding holes and tighten. CAUTION: Do not tighten the screws too tight. You could damage the case or c[...]

Operation Overview Note: Before operating the UBC 120XL 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-OffNolume Control clockwise until you hear a click. Turn the Volume Control a small amount clockwise [...]

1<: =-_C~.~=-.~ --= When the UBC 120XL T is in SCAN Mode, the display will look something like this: ( i , SCN PRI I I I I I 11 I! I1 I I I I I I I ! BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1Lf SC RN . SEARCH The Search function is different from Scan. When you select a frequency band to search, the scanner searches for any active frequency within the lower a[...]

!; .~ - Programming Channels Before you can scan, you must program the channels within a bank. You can store one frequency per channel, up to 100 channels. Note: If appears on the display (keypad Locked), unlock the keypad by pressing and holding (LocK)until disappears and you hear two beeps. There are two ways to program a channel: . Manually sele[...]

<:: J ,._-==--=,",,=-- -==::::: - - -- ~ 6. Press CD to store the entry. The channel number on the display stops blinking. BANK 2 18 125.2500 AIR HOLD 7. Ifthat frequency is already stored in another channel, you will hear a "beep", and the other channel number will appear on the display. Ifyou want to store the frequency in the s[...]

:!:::::=o ,..,,~~,~=.~~-~= -==== Scanning 1. Note: When you turn the scanner on it will always be in SCAN Mode. look at the lower left corner of the display. If SCNis not displa~ed, press @. The UBC 120XL T should begin scanning. 2. If HOLD appears at the bottom of the display, press @ to begin scanning. The indicators for the selected Banks (1 thr[...]

--- To access a specific channel: 1. Press~. 3. Enter the channel number using the numeric keys. Press ~ again. 2. Priority Scan The UBC 120XL T has 10 Priority Channels, 1 per Bank. Initially, these are the first channel in each Bank. (e.g. Channel 1, Channel 11, Channel 21, and so on.) The scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every 2 seconds du[...]

, - -- --.--- Locki ng Out Chan nels You may have programmed certain channels that you do not want to hear every time you scan. These are channels that are busy a major portion of the time, and the scanner stops at the channel(s) often enough to interrupt the scan cycle. You can lock Out those channels so they are not scanned. 1. Go directl[...]

<: -~""."'-- r -=====:: Weather Channel Scanning The UBC 120XLT is designed to search for your local weather channel(s) from 7 preprogrammed channels. 1. Press ooto begin Weather Search. WX appears at the right side of the display and the word SCAN moves across the display. 2: When the Weather Search finds an active channel i[...]

----- ( i Searching The UBC 120XL T can search bands you specify to find desired frequencies if you do not have a Frequency Directory handy, or if new stations have been added since the Directory was published. 1. Press ~ to stop scanning. 2. Use the numeric keypad to enter the lowestfrequency of the range you want to search. Press ~IMI"'[...]

<: -== - Search Frequency Skip. The scanner may stop at certain frequencies during Search that you do not want to hear. You can program up to 10 Skip Frequencies into the UBC 120XL T. When the scanner stops at one of these frequencies during Sec!rch, press @. That frequency is now "memorised" and will be skipped during any Search. The [...]

= - Care and Maintenance Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Turn the On-OffNolume Control OFF. 2. Turn the scanner over so you are looking at the back. (@@1 @CQ.:.)@ ~ 3. Press in on the ribbed area and slide the Battery Cover down and off. (@01 @~@ ~ .. 4. Carefully unplug the Battery Pack and lift it out of the case. 5. Carefully plug in the new Batte[...]

==- 6. Insert the Battery Pack by placing the side with the label in the case first. Make sure it is seated within the case before replacing the Battery Cover. fOOl @CQ.:)@ 7. Replace the Battery Cover by putting the two tabs in the corresponding opening and sliding it upward until it locks in place. fOG') @C.9.J@ ~ . Location . If strong inte[...]

;: Birdies All scanners are subject to receiving undesired signals or birdies. If your scanner stops during SEARCH Mode and no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the scanner. Use the Search Skip feature to skip the unwanted frequencies. Proper Care of Your Scanner Us[...]

.~ -= =- Troubleshooting If your UBC 120XLT is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. PROBLEM SOLUTION Scanner won't work. Check the power connections. Check the volume and squelch. Make sure the power switch is turned on. Improper reception. Check the antenna connection. You may be in a fringe area. Reposition the scanner. Scan [...]

--:::::=: ( Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts The following optional accessories and replacement parts for your UBC 120XL T are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Service Division by calling: (02) 599-3100, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 26 "'- ITEM PART NO. Spare Battery Pack BP-120 Replace[...]

-~-"-"'-- ==r=- -==--- Technical Specifications 100 Total 10 Banks 10 Channels each WX: 7 Programmed Channels Frequency Coverage Steps 66.0 to 88 MHz (NFM) 5 kHz 108.00 to 137 MHz (AM) 12.5 kHz 137.00 to 144.00 MHz (NFM) 5 kHz 144.00 to 148.00 MHz (NFM) 5 kHz 148.00 to 174.00 MHz (NFM) 5 kHz 406.00 to 420.00 MHz (NFM) 12.5 kHz 420.00[...]

-===:: --=j= Warrant~ Unlden UBC 120XLTScanning Receiver Australian 1 Year Warranty Note: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty . WARRANTOR: Uniden Australia Pty. Limited ACN 001865498 ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its U BC 120XL T Scanning Receiver [...]

.--....- '- 00000 DTWIN 0 0 0 0 0 0 TURBO 0 0 0 0 0 0 11<0><0> 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHANNEL . BANDOOOOOO RADIO SCANNER 0 0 0 000 BANK 1 a 3 4 5.7. .'OIll6Eil P 700 888.8888 - AIR WX 8CN BACH PAl HOLD DLY 110 .. 2 3 '11 - -- ---- - - --" --' '.---------..--- ---- ---...--[...]

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