Uniden USC230 owner manual Using AC Power, Connecting the Antenna, Connecting an Optional Antenna

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•To prevent damage to Ni-MH batteries, never charge them in an area where the temperature is above 45°C (113°F) or below 4°C (40°F).

•If you connect an external power source to the scanner with REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. set to REG. ALK. BATT., the scanner does NOT charge the batteries. Make sure that you use the correct batteries and set REG. ALK. BATT./ NI-MH BATT. to the correct position when you connect an external power source.

Using AC Power

You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC adapter.

To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into DC 6V on the side of the scanner then plug the other end into a standard AC outlet.

If rechargeable batteries are installed without removing the sticker, or, after removing, REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. is set to NI-MH BATT., the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.

Connecting the Antenna

To attach the supplied stub antenna to the connector on the top of your scanner, align the slots around the antenna's connector with the tabs on the scanner's BNC connector. Then slide the antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector and rotate the antenna connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks into place.

Connecting an Optional Antenna

The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna.

Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. You can get a BNC adapter at your local electronics store.

Setting Up Your Scanner

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Contents OWNER’S Manual Precautions PrecautionsSC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 3 Friday, July 21, 2006 739 PM Contents Using the Menu Programming Radio Systems Setting Close Call Options Close Call Hits Introduction IntroductionMode Step kHz SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 9 Friday, July 21, 2006 739 PM Feature Highlights Feature HighlightsFeature Highlights Auto Store How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual About This ManualEntering Text What is Searching? What is Scanning?Understanding Scanning Understanding the Scanner’s MemoryWhat is CTCSS/DCS? Ctcss Frequencies Hz Conventional Scanning Using the Scanner at the RacetrackSimplex Operation Where To Get More InformationRepeater Operation Information On The Internet Included With Your Scanner Included With Your ScannerUsing Internal Batteries Setting Up Your ScannerUsing Rechargeable Batteries Setting Up Your ScannerUsing Non-rechargeable Batteries Setting Up Your Scanner Connecting the Antenna Using AC PowerConnecting an Optional Antenna Connecting an Extension Speaker Connecting an Earphone/HeadphoneAttaching the Belt Clip Attaching the Wrist Strap Installing the Demo SoftwareKey Name Description Look At The Keypad+ 1-9, 0/Race Selects Rcl Look At The Display Using Func Using MenuUsing the Scroll Control Basic Operation Turning On the Scanner Setting the SquelchScanning Systems Basic OperationScanning Preprogrammed Races When You Get To The TrackBefore You Get To The Track Selecting Interference Eliminator Codes Selecting Systems to ScanLocking/Unlocking Systems Selecting System Channel GroupsTemporarily Holding On a System Locking/Unlocking ChannelsHolding On a Channel Quickly Recalling Channels Quick-Storing ChannelsOther Settings Initializing the Scanner’s Memory Using the BacklightConnecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer Using the PC Control Cloning OptionsCloning the Scanner Using the Menu Using the MenuSet up Priority Scan Quickly Programming Racing Systems Programming Radio SystemsProgramming Radio Systems Enter Driver Programming Radio Systems Editing the Car Manually Programming Racing SystemsEditing a Driver Entering/Editing a Car NumberEditing a Car’s Channel Setting a Car’s Quick KeyDeleting a Car Programming Conventional Systems Setting Lockout On a CarEntering/Editing Conventional Channels Entering/Editing Conventional Channel GroupsProgramming Radio Systems Programming/Editing Optional Settings System-Level SettingsEditing the System Name Editing the System Quick Key Conventional Systems OnlySetting the System Hold Time Setting Group LockoutSetting Data Skip Setting the Channel Delay TimeDeleting Systems Group-Level SettingsCopying Systems Entering/Editing the Group NameEdit Group Select the group Set Quick Key Setting the Group Quick KeyDeleting Groups Channel-Level SettingsEditing the Channel Name Conventional Systems Only Setting Channel Priority Setting CTCSS/DCS Setting Channel AlertSetting Channel Modulation Setting the Frequency Step Setting Channel AttenuationDeleting Channels Setting Channel LockoutCopying/Pasting Channels Searching and Storing Service SearchChanging the step of Air Band Quick SearchCustom Search CTCSS/DCS SearchCustom Frequency MHz Preset Custom Search RangeCustom Editing a Custom Search Range Auto Search and StoreStoring a System Selecting a SystemUsing the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call FeatureTurn the scroll control to select an option Setting Close Call OptionsUsing the Close Call Feature Close Call Hits Managing Locked-Out Frequencies Search and Close Call OptionsSearching for Subaudible Tones Unlocking All FrequenciesSetting the Modulation Type Setting the Maximum Auto Store ValueSetting Data Skip Setting AttenuationSetting the Delay Time Setting the Search Frequency Step Cleaning Care and MaintenanceGeneral Use LocationTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Specifications SpecificationsOptional Accessories Optional AccessoriesCollecting Information PlanningPlanning Planning Race Name Filling Out The Racing System WorksheetCar #/Driver-Frequency-Priority-CTCSS/DCS Racing System Worksheet System Name and Quick Key Filling Out The Conventional System WorksheetGroup Name and Quick Key Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCSConventional System W orksheet Conventional System WorksheetPreprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed SystemsDeclaration of Conformity Declaration of ConformityPage Page Page Uniden Corporation All rights reserved UBZZ01346ZZ0