Uniden USC230 owner manual Contents

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Contents
Precautions	2
Contents	4
Introduction	7
Feature Highlights	10
About This Manual	13
How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual...	13
Entering Text	14
Understanding Scanning	15
Understanding the Scanner’s Memory	15
What is Scanning?	15
What is Searching?	15
What is CTCSS/DCS?	16
Using the Scanner at the Racetrack	18
Conventional Scanning	18
Where To Get More Information	19
Included With Your Scanner	21
Setting Up Your Scanner	22
Using Internal Batteries	22
Using Rechargeable Batteries	22
Using Non-rechargeable Batteries	23
Using AC Power	25
Connecting the Antenna	25
Connecting an Earphone/Headphone	26
Connecting an Extension Speaker	26
Attaching the Belt Clip	26
Attaching the Wrist Strap	27
Installing the Demo Software	27
A Look At The Keypad	28
A Look At The Display	31
Using Menu	32
Using Func	32
Using the Scroll Control	32
Basic Operation	33
Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch	33
Scanning Systems	33
Scanning Preprogrammed Races	34
Before You Get To The Track	34
When You Get To The Track	34
Selecting Systems to Scan	35
Selecting System Channel Groups	36
Locking/Unlocking Systems	36
Locking/Unlocking Channels	37
Temporarily Holding On a System	37
Holding On a Channel	37
Quick-Storing Channels	38
Quickly Recalling Channels	38
Other Settings	39
Displaying System Information	39
Viewing Memory Used	39
Viewing the Firmware Version	39

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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 About This Manual How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This ManualEntering Text What is Scanning? What is Searching?Understanding Scanning Understanding the Scanner’s MemoryWhat is CTCSS/DCS? Ctcss Frequencies Hz Using the Scanner at the Racetrack Conventional ScanningSimplex Operation Where To Get More InformationRepeater Operation Information On The Internet Included With Your Scanner Included With Your ScannerSetting Up Your Scanner Using Internal BatteriesUsing 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 Installing the Demo Software Attaching the Wrist StrapLook At The Keypad Key Name Description+ 1-9, 0/Race Selects Rcl Look At The Display Using Func Using MenuUsing the Scroll Control Turning On the Scanner Setting the Squelch Basic OperationScanning Systems Basic OperationScanning Preprogrammed Races When You Get To The TrackBefore You Get To The Track Selecting Systems to Scan Selecting Interference Eliminator CodesSelecting System Channel Groups Locking/Unlocking SystemsTemporarily Holding On a System Locking/Unlocking ChannelsHolding On a Channel Quick-Storing Channels Quickly Recalling ChannelsOther Settings Using the Backlight Initializing the Scanner’s MemoryUsing the PC Control Cloning Options Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal ComputerCloning 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 Manually Programming Racing Systems Editing the CarEntering/Editing a Car Number Editing a DriverEditing a Car’s Channel Setting a Car’s Quick KeyDeleting a Car Setting Lockout On a Car Programming Conventional SystemsEntering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups Entering/Editing Conventional ChannelsProgramming Radio Systems System-Level Settings Programming/Editing Optional SettingsEditing the System Name Editing the System Quick Key Conventional Systems OnlySetting Group Lockout Setting the System Hold TimeSetting the Channel Delay Time Setting Data SkipGroup-Level Settings Deleting SystemsCopying Systems Entering/Editing the Group NameSetting the Group Quick Key Edit Group Select the group Set Quick KeyDeleting Groups Channel-Level SettingsEditing the Channel Name Conventional Systems Only Setting Channel Priority Setting Channel Alert Setting CTCSS/DCSSetting Channel Modulation Setting Channel Attenuation Setting the Frequency StepSetting Channel Lockout Deleting ChannelsCopying/Pasting Channels Service Search Searching and StoringChanging the step of Air Band Quick SearchCTCSS/DCS Search Custom SearchPreset Custom Search Range Custom Frequency MHzCustom Auto Search and Store Editing a Custom Search RangeSelecting a System Storing a SystemUsing the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call FeatureSetting Close Call Options Turn the scroll control to select an optionUsing the Close Call Feature Close Call Hits Search and Close Call Options Managing Locked-Out FrequenciesSearching for Subaudible Tones Unlocking All FrequenciesSetting the Maximum Auto Store Value Setting the Modulation TypeSetting Data Skip Setting AttenuationSetting the Delay Time Setting the Search Frequency Step Care and Maintenance CleaningGeneral 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 Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet System Name and Quick KeyGroup Name and Quick Key Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCSConventional System Worksheet Conventional System W orksheetPreprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed SystemsDeclaration of Conformity Declaration of ConformityPage Page Page Uniden Corporation All rights reserved UBZZ01346ZZ0