Uniden USC230 owner manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

If your USC230 is not performing properly, try these steps.

Problem

Possible Cause

Suggestion

 

 

 

The

The scanner

Make sure the AC

scanner

might not be

adapter is connected to

doesn’t

receiving any

an AC outlet and the

work.

power.

scanner.

 

 

 

 

 

If there is a wall switch

 

 

that controls power to

 

 

the AC outlet where you

 

 

connected the AC

 

 

adapter, make sure it is

 

 

on.

 

 

 

Improper

The antenna

Check the antenna

reception.

might need to be

connection or move or

 

adjusted.

reposition the antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

Move the scanner.

 

 

 

 

 

You might be in a

 

 

remote area that could

 

 

require an optional

 

 

multi-band antenna.

 

 

Check with your dealer

 

 

or local electronics

 

 

store.

 

 

 

Scan won’t

The squelch

Adjust the squelch

stop.

might need to be

threshold. See “Turning

 

adjusted.

On the Scanner and

 

 

Setting the Squelch” on

 

 

Page 33.

 

 

 

 

The antenna

Check the antenna

 

might need to be

connection.

 

adjusted.

 

 

 

 

 

One or more

Make sure the channels

 

channels might be

you want to scan are

 

locked out.

not locked out.

 

 

 

 

The channel’s

Make sure the

 

frequency might

channel’s frequency is

 

not be stored in

stored in the scanner’s

 

memory.

memory.

 

 

 

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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 RacetrackWhere To Get More Information Simplex OperationRepeater 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 Using AC Power Connecting the AntennaConnecting an Optional Antenna Connecting an Earphone/Headphone Connecting an Extension SpeakerAttaching 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 Menu Using FuncUsing the Scroll Control Basic Operation Turning On the Scanner Setting the SquelchScanning Systems Basic OperationWhen You Get To The Track Scanning Preprogrammed RacesBefore You Get To The Track Selecting Interference Eliminator Codes Selecting Systems to ScanLocking/Unlocking Systems Selecting System Channel GroupsLocking/Unlocking Channels Temporarily Holding On a SystemHolding 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 Programming Radio Systems Quickly Programming Racing SystemsProgramming Radio Systems Enter Driver Programming Radio Systems Editing the Car Manually Programming Racing SystemsEditing a Driver Entering/Editing a Car NumberSetting a Car’s Quick Key Editing a Car’s ChannelDeleting 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 KeyChannel-Level Settings Deleting GroupsEditing 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 Attenuation Setting Data SkipSetting the Delay Time Setting the Search Frequency Step Cleaning Care and MaintenanceGeneral Use LocationTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Specifications SpecificationsOptional Accessories Optional AccessoriesPlanning Collecting InformationPlanning Planning Filling Out The Racing System Worksheet Race NameCar #/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
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