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Uniden BCD396T owner manual Illus show batteries being installed in batt compartment

Models: BCD396T

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Before installing batteries, set the switch in the battery compartment to match the type of batteries you will use. Select REG. ALK. BATT. for non-rechargeable battery types and NI-MH. BATT. for rechargeable battery types. See also “Using Rechargeable Batter- ies” on Page 34 when you use rechargeable batteries.

1.Remove the battery cover and set the battery switch.

(illus - show battery compartment open and stylus pointing to battery switch)

2.Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity sym- bols (+ -).

(illus - show batteries being installed in batt compartment)

WARNING!

Set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. to NI-MH. BATT. for use only with rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them.

Setting Up Your Scanner

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Uniden BCD396T owner manual Illus show batteries being installed in batt compartment

Contents

BCD396T OWNER’S Manual Precautions PrecautionsPrecautions Contents Contents Contents Contents FCC Wants You to Know Scanning LegallyFCC Wants You to Know FCC Wants You to Know Introduction IntroductionFeature Highlights Feature HighlightsFeature Highlights Trunk Tracking Weather Priority Using the Multifunction Scroll Control About This ManualEntering Text Or rotate the scroll control to the left. To move How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This ManualMenu Program System Select the system= Edacs = LTR Understanding Scanning What is Scanning?Understanding the Scanner’s Memory Understanding ScanningWhat is CTCSS/DCS? What is Searching?Ctcss Frequencies Hz Conventional Scanning What is Trunk Tracking? Simplex OperationRepeater Operation Trunked Scanning Motorola Trunking Types of Trunking SystemsUnderstanding Scanning Edacs Trunking LTR Trunking Where To Get More Information Call Motorola/EDACSInformation On The Internet Understanding Scanning Included With Your Scanner Included With Your ScannerSetting Up Your Scanner Using Internal BatteriesSetting Up Your Scanner Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity sym- bols + Illus show batteries being installed in batt compartmentReplace the cover Using Rechargeable BatteriesConnecting the Antenna Using AC PowerConnecting an Optional Antenna Removing the Display StickerConnecting an Extension Speaker Connecting an Earphone HeadphoneAttaching the Belt Clip Attaching the Wrist StrapLook At The Keypad Search or Search Hold mode Scan or Scan Hold modeOr off. Press quickly to cancel a Quick key in scan modeChannel in the scan hold mode Mode Enters a Moves the activeKey Name Description Enters a + WX Selects the weather Function in the menu in the HoldPress to select input and menu Key Name DescriptionItems, to quickly edit a channel Scan Hold Mode, and store a freIllus show display Look At The DisplayUsing Func Using MenuBasic Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchScanning Systems Basic OperationPreprogrammed System Tips Selecting System Channel Groups Selecting Systems to ScanID Scan/ID Search Mode Locking/Unlocking SystemsLocking/Unlocking Channels Holding On a Channel Temporarily Holding On a SystemQuickly Storing an ID During ID Search Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’sMonitoring Trunking Activity Quickly Recalling ChannelsUsing the Menu Using the MenuMenu Item Menu Option Menu Submenu Programming Systems MenuSet Frequencies Set Modulation Set Attenuator Adjusting the Key Beep Other SettingsDisplaying System Information Locking/Unlocking the KeypadTurning Power Save On or Off Using the BacklightPriority Scan Adjusting the Display Contrast Setting the Audio AGCSettings Set Audio AGC Settings Adjust ContrastConnecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer Using the Cloning OptionsSettings PC Control Xfer Information Wired Clone Wired CloningMaster scanner Clone Master Press Scan Key Master scanner Clone Slave Press Scan KeyMenu Xfer Information On-Air Clone On-Air CloningProgramming Radio Systems Programming Radio SystemsProgramming Conventional Systems Entering/Editing Conventional Channel GroupsProgram System New System Conventional Confirm? Yes=E / No= Program System Entering/Editing Conventional ChannelsEdit Group New Group New System Conventional Confirm? Yes=E / No=Program System New System Programming Motorola SystemsSetting System Frequencies Set FrequenciesInput a system frequency, then press the scroll control Setting Attenuation Setting ModulationSet Modulation Set AttenuatorEdit Group Entering/Editing Motorola Channel GroupsEntering/Editing Motorola Channels Programming Edacs SystemsProgramming Radio Systems Set Frequencies New Frequency Entering/Editing Edacs Channel GroupsProgramming LTR Systems Entering/Editing Edacs ChannelsProgram System New System Confirm? Yes=E / No= Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups Entering/Editing LTR Channels/ Talkgroups Programming/Editing Optional Settings System-Level SettingsThese settings apply to the entire system Editing the System NameEditing the System Quick Key Setting System LockoutEdit Sys Option Set Quick Key Edit Sys Option Set LockoutSetting the Channel Delay Time Setting the System Hold TimeEdit Sys Option Set Delay Time Edit Sys Option Set Hold TimeEditing the Fleet Map Motorola Systems Only Setting ID Scan/Search Trunked Systems OnlyEdit Sys Option ID Scan/Search Edit Sys Option Edit Fleet MapEdit Sys Option Set Status Bit Setting the Motorola Status Bit Motorola Systems OnlySetting I-Call Motorola Analog and Edacs Systems Only Setting the End Code Operation Motorola Systems OnlyEdit Sys Option Set End Code Edit Sys Option Set I-CallSetting Control-Channel Only Motorola Systems Only Setting Emergency Alert Motorola and Edacs Systems OnlyEdit Sys Option Emergency Alert Set LevelReviewing Locked Out Frequencies Edit Sys Option Adjust P25 LevelClearing All Locked-Out IDs Edit Sys Option Rvw ID Srch L/OEdit Sys Option Edcs ID Format Setting the Edacs ID Format Edacs Systems OnlyDeleting Systems Setting System Attenuation Trunked Systems OnlyCopying Systems Delete SystemEntering/Editing the Group Name Group-Level SettingsCopy System New Sys Name? Enter a name for the copied system, then press ESetting the Group Quick Key Setting Group LockoutDeleting Groups Editing the Channel Name Channel-Level SettingsDelete Group Edit ChannelSetting Channel Alert Setting Channel Priority Conventional Channels OnlySetting CTCSS/DCS Conventional Channels Only Set AlertSet CTCSS/DCS Srch/CloCall Opt Set Modulation Setting the System Frequency ModulationSetting Channel Attenuation Conventional Channels Only Setting the Frequency Step Conventional Channels OnlyCorrect modulation type for the system you are programming Setting Channel Lockout Deleting ChannelsSet Step Copying/Pasting Channels To copy a channel including all settingsDelete Channel Copy ChannelService Search Searching and StoringSearching and Storing CTCSS/DCS Search Quick SearchCustom Search Editing a Custom Search Range Editing a Service Search Searching and Storing Auto Search and Store Selecting a SystemStoring a Conventional System Storing a Trunked System Searching and Storing Using the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call Feature100 101 Setting Close Call OptionsSelect Beep Select ModeSet CC Pause 102103 Close Call HitsManaging Locked-Out Frequencies Search and Close Call OptionsSearching for Subaudible Tones Unlocking All FrequenciesScreening Out Broadcast Sources Srch/CloCall Opt Broadcast Screen105 Finding Repeater Output Frequencies Srch/CloCall Opt Repeater Find106 Setting the Modulation Type Setting the Maximum Auto Store ValueSetting Attenuation Srch/CloCall Opt Max Auto StoreSetting the Delay Time Setting Data SkipSrch/CloCall Opt Set Delay Time Srch/CloCall Opt Set Data SkipMenuSrch/CloCall Opt Set Step Setting the Search Frequency Step50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz The scanner uses the selected step 109Using Weather Alert Same Using Weather Alert SameSearching For a Weather Broadcast Fire Tone Out OperationSetting up Tone-Out Setting Tone-Out StandbyMenuTone-Out for Tone-Out Setup Tone-Out for Tone-Out StandbyTurning Weather Alert On/Off WX Operation Weather Alert112 113 Programming a Same GroupWX Operation Program Same Setting WX Alert PriorityWX Operation WX Alt Priority 114Cleaning Care and MaintenanceCare and Maintenance General UseRepairs Birdies116 Troubleshooting TroubleshootingIf your BCD396T is not performing properly, try these steps 117118 Edacs 119120 Specifications Specifications121 122 123 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories124 Preset Fleet Maps AppendixAppendix Preset Map 11Preset Map Preset Map 9Preset MapPreset Map 13Preset Map Preset Map 15Preset MapUser Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information127 128 Size Code RestrictionsCollecting Information PlanningPlanning Tips130 System Name and Quick Key Filling Out The Motorola WorksheetGroup Name and Quick Key Frequency-Alpha Tag-PrioritySystem Frequencies System TypeFleet Map Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only Fill in the fleet map used by this agencyBand Plan VHF or UHF Only Filling Out the LTR and Edacs WorksheetTalk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert 133134 System Frequencies and LCN135 Conventional System Worksheet136 Motorola System Worksheet137 138 LTR/EDACS System Worksheet139 Preprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed Systems140 State County City System Arizona 141State County City System 142143 144 Florida 145Michigan 146New York 147148 Texas 149150 151 One-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty152 153 154 155 Register Online Today