Setting the Audio AGC, Settings Set Audio AGC | Uniden BCD396T

•Keypress The backlight turns on when any key is pressed then stays on for 10 seconds.

•Infinite The backlight turns on when you press then stays on until you press again.

Pressing any key while the backlight is on extends the

backlight period. Pressing while the backlight is on turns off the backlight.

Setting the Audio AGC

	Settings	Set Audio AGC
Menu

•On Audio AGC is turned on.

•Off Audio AGC is turned off.

This setting helps balance the audio level you hear as you listen to different radio sources so you can hear them at a similar volume. Use this setting if you listen to an audio source that has natural changes in audio level for which you want to compensate.

Adjusting the Display Contrast

Menu

Settings

Adjust Contrast

Contrast 1 - 15 the scanner adjusts the display to the contrast level you select.

This setting controls the display’s contrast (how light or dark it appears). Use this setting to change the contrast for different viewing conditions. There are 15 contrast settings. You see the change in contrast as you scroll through the settings.

Initializing the Scanner’s Memory

Important! This deletes all preprogrammed data. You cannot restore preprogrammed data that has been deleted.

To initialize the scanner’s memory, turn off the scanner. Then, press 2, 9, and Hold while turning it on.

Other Settings

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Uniden BCD396T owner manual Setting the Audio AGC, Adjusting the Display Contrast, Initializing the Scanner’s Memory

Contents

BCD396T OWNER’S Manual Precautions Precautions Precautions Contents Contents Contents Contents Scanning Legally FCC Wants You to KnowFCC Wants You to Know FCC Wants You to Know Introduction Introduction Feature Highlights Feature Highlights Feature Highlights Trunk Tracking Weather Priority About This Manual Using the Multifunction Scroll ControlEntering Text Select the system How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This ManualOr rotate the scroll control to the left. To move Menu Program System = Edacs = LTR Understanding Scanning What is Scanning?Understanding Scanning Understanding the Scanner’s Memory What is CTCSS/DCS? What is Searching? Ctcss Frequencies Hz Conventional Scanning Simplex Operation What is Trunk Tracking?Repeater Operation Trunked Scanning Motorola Trunking Types of Trunking Systems Understanding Scanning Edacs Trunking LTR Trunking Call Motorola/EDACS Where To Get More InformationInformation On The Internet Understanding Scanning Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Using Internal Batteries Setting Up Your ScannerSetting Up Your Scanner Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity sym- bols + Illus show batteries being installed in batt compartment Replace the cover Using Rechargeable Batteries Removing the Display Sticker Using AC PowerConnecting the Antenna Connecting an Optional Antenna Attaching the Wrist Strap Connecting an Earphone HeadphoneConnecting an Extension Speaker Attaching the Belt Clip Look At The Keypad Quick key in scan mode Scan or Scan Hold modeSearch or Search Hold mode Or off. Press quickly to cancel a Function in the menu in the Hold Mode Enters a Moves the activeChannel in the scan hold mode Key Name Description Enters a + WX Selects the weather Scan Hold Mode, and store a fre Key Name DescriptionPress to select input and menu Items, to quickly edit a channel Illus show display Look At The Display Using Func Using Menu Basic Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchBasic Operation Scanning Systems Preprogrammed System Tips Selecting System Channel Groups Selecting Systems to Scan Locking/Unlocking Systems ID Scan/ID Search ModeLocking/Unlocking Channels Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’s Temporarily Holding On a SystemHolding On a Channel Quickly Storing an ID During ID Search Monitoring Trunking Activity Quickly Recalling Channels Using the Menu Using the Menu Menu Item Menu Option Menu Submenu Programming Systems Menu Set Frequencies Set Modulation Set Attenuator Locking/Unlocking the Keypad Other SettingsAdjusting the Key Beep Displaying System Information Using the Backlight Turning Power Save On or OffPriority Scan Settings Adjust Contrast Setting the Audio AGCAdjusting the Display Contrast Settings Set Audio AGC Using the Cloning Options Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal ComputerSettings PC Control Master scanner Clone Slave Press Scan Key Wired CloningXfer Information Wired Clone Master scanner Clone Master Press Scan Key Menu Xfer Information On-Air Clone On-Air Cloning Programming Radio Systems Programming Radio Systems Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups Programming Conventional SystemsProgram System New System Conventional Confirm? Yes=E / No= New System Conventional Confirm? Yes=E / No= Entering/Editing Conventional ChannelsProgram System Edit Group New Group Program System New System Programming Motorola Systems Set Frequencies Setting System FrequenciesInput a system frequency, then press the scroll control Set Attenuator Setting ModulationSetting Attenuation Set Modulation Edit Group Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups Entering/Editing Motorola Channels Programming Edacs Systems Programming Radio Systems Set Frequencies New Frequency Entering/Editing Edacs Channel Groups Entering/Editing Edacs Channels Programming LTR SystemsProgram System New System Confirm? Yes=E / No= Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups Entering/Editing LTR Channels/ Talkgroups Editing the System Name System-Level SettingsProgramming/Editing Optional Settings These settings apply to the entire system Edit Sys Option Set Lockout Setting System LockoutEditing the System Quick Key Edit Sys Option Set Quick Key Edit Sys Option Set Hold Time Setting the System Hold TimeSetting the Channel Delay Time Edit Sys Option Set Delay Time Edit Sys Option Edit Fleet Map Setting ID Scan/Search Trunked Systems OnlyEditing the Fleet Map Motorola Systems Only Edit Sys Option ID Scan/Search Edit Sys Option Set Status Bit Setting the Motorola Status Bit Motorola Systems Only Edit Sys Option Set I-Call Setting the End Code Operation Motorola Systems OnlySetting I-Call Motorola Analog and Edacs Systems Only Edit Sys Option Set End Code Set Level Setting Emergency Alert Motorola and Edacs Systems OnlySetting Control-Channel Only Motorola Systems Only Edit Sys Option Emergency Alert Edit Sys Option Rvw ID Srch L/O Edit Sys Option Adjust P25 LevelReviewing Locked Out Frequencies Clearing All Locked-Out IDs Edit Sys Option Edcs ID Format Setting the Edacs ID Format Edacs Systems Only Delete System Setting System Attenuation Trunked Systems OnlyDeleting Systems Copying Systems Enter a name for the copied system, then press E Group-Level SettingsEntering/Editing the Group Name Copy System New Sys Name? Setting Group Lockout Setting the Group Quick KeyDeleting Groups Edit Channel Channel-Level SettingsEditing the Channel Name Delete Group Setting Channel Alert Setting Channel Priority Conventional Channels Only Set Alert Setting CTCSS/DCS Conventional Channels OnlySet CTCSS/DCS Srch/CloCall Opt Set Modulation Setting the System Frequency Modulation Setting the Frequency Step Conventional Channels Only Setting Channel Attenuation Conventional Channels OnlyCorrect modulation type for the system you are programming Deleting Channels Setting Channel LockoutSet Step Copy Channel To copy a channel including all settingsCopying/Pasting Channels Delete Channel Searching and Storing Service SearchSearching and Storing CTCSS/DCS Search Quick Search Custom Search Editing a Custom Search Range Editing a Service Search Searching and Storing Selecting a System Auto Search and StoreStoring a Conventional System Storing a Trunked System Searching and Storing Using the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call Feature100 101 Setting Close Call Options 102 Select ModeSelect Beep Set CC Pause 103 Close Call Hits Unlocking All Frequencies Search and Close Call OptionsManaging Locked-Out Frequencies Searching for Subaudible Tones Srch/CloCall Opt Broadcast Screen Screening Out Broadcast Sources105 Srch/CloCall Opt Repeater Find Finding Repeater Output Frequencies106 Srch/CloCall Opt Max Auto Store Setting the Maximum Auto Store ValueSetting the Modulation Type Setting Attenuation Srch/CloCall Opt Set Data Skip Setting Data SkipSetting the Delay Time Srch/CloCall Opt Set Delay Time 109 Setting the Search Frequency StepMenuSrch/CloCall Opt Set Step 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz The scanner uses the selected step Fire Tone Out Operation Using Weather Alert SameUsing Weather Alert Same Searching For a Weather Broadcast Tone-Out for Tone-Out Standby Setting Tone-Out StandbySetting up Tone-Out MenuTone-Out for Tone-Out Setup WX Operation Weather Alert Turning Weather Alert On/Off112 113 Programming a Same Group 114 Setting WX Alert PriorityWX Operation Program Same WX Operation WX Alt Priority General Use Care and MaintenanceCleaning Care and Maintenance Birdies Repairs116 117 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting If your BCD396T is not performing properly, try these steps 118 Edacs 119 120 Specifications Specifications121 122 123 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories124 Appendix Preset Fleet MapsAppendix Preset Map 15Preset Map Preset Map 9Preset MapPreset Map 11Preset Map Preset Map 13Preset Map Type I Programming Information User Defined Fleet Maps127 128 Size Code Restrictions Tips PlanningCollecting Information Planning 130 Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority Filling Out The Motorola WorksheetSystem Name and Quick Key Group Name and Quick Key Fill in the fleet map used by this agency System TypeSystem Frequencies Fleet Map Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only 133 Filling Out the LTR and Edacs WorksheetBand Plan VHF or UHF Only Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert 134 System Frequencies and LCN 135 Conventional System Worksheet 136 Motorola System Worksheet 137 138 LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 139 Preprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed Systems140 State County City System Arizona 141 State County City System 142 143 144 Florida 145 Michigan 146 New York 147 148 Texas 149 150 151 One-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty152 153 154 155 Register Online Today