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1 ---.-. - .---..- PRECAUTIONS Beforeyou read anythingelse, pleaseobservethe following: WARNING! Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. NICKEL-CADMIUM . . . . BATTERY WARNING This equipment contains a Nickel-Cadmium Battery. The Nickel-Cadmium Battery contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire. Do not short circuit the battery. .
-- I t-. r Table of Contents AboutYourNewUBC2500XLT... 2 2 2 WhatisScanning? Types of Communication Where to Obtain More Information. . .. ..... ... .. .. .... Unpacking Optional Accessories 3 3 3 FeatureHighllghts 4 Controls and Indicators 5 TopView FrontView LCDDisplay 5 6 12 Setup Installing the Battery Pack ChargingtheBatteryPack Mounting the FlexibleAntenna InstallingtheBeltClip 13 13 13 .14 14 ScanningOverview 15 ProgrammingChannels A. Programming 16 By Manual Entry. . . . . . .
c --------.------.----.----.. About Your New UBC 2500XLT The UBC 2500XLT is a brand new state-of-the-art information radio with automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, weather frequencies, and other broadcasts into 20 banks of 20 channels each. The new Rotary Tuner feature enables rapid and easy selection of channels and frequencies. And with AUTO STORE, you can automatically program any channel.
Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this list: . . . UBC2500XLT Auto Scanner RubberAntenna AC Adaptor/Charger(AAD-2500U) . Earphone . Leather-like Carrying Case . BeltClip . ThisOperatingGuide If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. Please read this Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner.
-.., Feature Highlights . . Turbo Scan This lightning-fast technology enables the UBC 2500XL T to scan and search nearly 100 channels or steps per second. Because the frequency coverage is so large (see "Technical Specifications" section for band listing), a very fast scanning system is essential. That is why we combined our latest technology - Turbo Scan - into the UBC 2500XL T. VFO Control (Variable Frequency Oscillator) Turn the Rotary Tuner to select the desired frequency or channel. .
--"---'-- Controls and Indicators TopView Emmal Speaker Channel! Frequencyl Lock I Earphone OriOlf Antenna Connec1Dr Rotary Tuner Volume Squelch EXTERNAL When using an optional External Speaker SPEAKER JACK system, connect the External Speaker plug here. EARPHONE JACK Plug the earphone into this jack for private listening. When the earphone is connected, the internal speaker is disconnected. ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the rubber antenna to this BNC connector and turn clockwise until it locks.
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--- ------ LCD DISPLAY The liquid crystal display (LCD) shows the current channel and frequency. It also displays the mode, status, and bank indicators. SCAN KEY Press [SCAN] to start scanning all programmed channels that are not locked out. ("SCAN" appears on the display during scanning.) MANUAL KEY In Scan or Search Mode, press [MANUAL] to stop scanning or searching, and to select a channel. After you stop the scanner, press MANUAL] again to STEP UP a channel or requency.
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.---SPEED KEY Press rSPD] to select the scanning speed, normar or Turbo Scan. (In Turbo Scan Mode, "TURBO" appears next to "SCAN" on the display.) At normal speed, the scanner scans 16 to 20 channels per second. In Turbo speed, the scanner scans nearly 100 channels per second. COUNT KEY Use [CNT] to indicate the number of times the scanner stopped on a channel during its last scan. First press [MANUAL] to stop scanning. Then press [CNT]. (In Count Mode, "COUNT" appears on the display.
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LIMIT KEY This key has two functions in Search Mode: (a) to step down a frequency; and (b) to set the search band limits. To manually step down, press and hold [LMT]. Press and hold for more than one second to rapidly move down the frequencies. To set the lower and upper limits of the search band, first enter the number for the lower limit and press [LMT]. Then enter the number for the upper limit and press [LMT]. STEP KEY Use [STP] to change the step increment when accessing frequencies.
----..----------- ~ when Auto Store is activated.) To stop Auto Store, press [HLD], [MANUAL], or [AUTO]. SEND KEY Press [SND] to transfer a displayed frequency to any open (empty) bank channel. When the bank Indicators start flashing, press the numeric keys for the selected bank. Then press [E) to complete the transfer. LCD Display BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 q A , MHz I \I i TURBO SCAN PRI DLY AUTO SRCH COUNT BAIT P 8 8 8 18 8 8.
'- Setup The UBC 2500XL T comes with a rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack. When fully charged, this Battery Pack will supply up to 5 hours of dependable use. Before using the UBC 2500XL T for the first time, or whenever the LOW BATTERY Indicator appears on the LCD display, you should fully charge the Battery Pack. Note: When the Battery Pack is Iow, the Low Battery Indicator will start to blink.
To fully charge the battery, leave the Adaptor/Charger connected for 14 to 16 hours. Note: You can operate the unit while the battery is charging. 3. When charging is complete, disconnect the Adaptor/ Charger from the AC outlet and from the Battery Pack. Note: Disconnect the AC Adaptor/Charger from the unit during a power failure. Mounting the Flexible Antenna Place the end of the antenna onto the BNC connector on top of the scanner and turn clockwise until tight.
..-----..---- Scanning Overview Note: Before operating the uac 2500XLT for the first time, make sure you have fully charged the Battery Pack. 1. Beforeturning on the scanner, rotate the Squelch Control fully clockwise. 2. Turn the scanner on by rotating the On-OttNolume Control clockwise until you hear a click. 3. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. 4. Turn the Squelch Control counterclockwise just until the "rushing" noise disappears.
Programming Channels Before you can scan, you must program the channels within a bank. You can store one frequency per channel, up to 400 channels. Each time you store a frequency, the list of scanning frequencies in the bank is automatically sorted by frequency number. This unique Auto Sort feature enables faster scanning. When you manually step through a bank, however, frequencies are sorted according to channel number. With the UBC 2500XL T, there are a number of ways to program a channel: .
'. 6. -- -..-.---- Press [E] to store the entry. . If the frequency is already stored in another channel, the other channel will appear on the display. To resolve the conflict, just enter another frequency for the cu"ently selected channel. (Later, we'll discuss how to delete a stored frequency.) . Any frequency already stored in a channel will automatically be replaced by the new one. . "Error" appears on the display if an e"or is made during programming, or if the frequency is out of range.
------- 6. Press [E]. The frequency is now programmed into the current channel. You are finished, and may now skip to the next section. 7. Press [SND] twice. When the channel number blinks, enter the new channel number using the numeric keys. 8. Press [HLD] to see if the selected channel is already programmed. If the selected channel already has a stored frequency: The display alternates between the current channeV frequency and the selected channel! frequency.
--~- ~----.--- ~ramming With SEARCH 'ch feature enables you to rapidly search for active jes within the specified band limits. When an Ig frequency is found, you can store it into a channel t procedure below. ress [MANUAL] to stop scanning. Jse the numeric keypad to enter the lower limit and Ipper limit of the band to be searched. (See "Technical 3pecifications" for a list of search bands.) Note: When you first use the scanner, you must set the search limits before activating SEARCH.
" -- ,,---------- 5. To store the displayed frequency into: (a) the current channel (b) another selected channel (c) another bank's open (empty) channel Please refer to Step 5 of the previous section. The procedures are the same. To leave the Search Mode, press [MANUAL] or [SCAN]. D. Programming With AUTO STORE The Auto Store feature automatically stores all active open frequencies into To use AUTO STORE: (empty) channels of specified bank(s). 1. Press [MANUAL] to stop scanning. 2.
Select the bank(s) to be programmed. the selected banks stop flashing. The indicators of Note: If the selected bank is full, that is, all 20 channels are programmed, "FULL:'appears on the display. In this case, select another bank. Press [SRC] to start programming. On the display, only the indicators of the selected banks remain. The indicator of the bank currently being programmed starts blinking. The channel currently being stored is also displayed.
-- ---Deleting a Stored Frequency To delete a frequency from a channel: 1. Display the channel and frequency that is to be deleted. 2. Press [0] on the numeric keypad. 3. Press [E]. The current channel is erased, and the display shows "000.000". 22 ...4~~ ===-==-= =--.- i&i :; r --L... ..-.............
~ ..---- Scann ing 1. Turn on the power, or press [SCAN] to start scanning. Note: When the scanner is turned on, it is automatically in Scan Mode. The indicators for the selected banks (1 through 20) appear on the display. The indicator of the bank currently being monitored flashes. While the UBC 2500XL T is scanning, the "SCAN" message moves across the display. Scanning stops on any active channel automatically and displays its frequency, except those channels programmed with "UO" (Lock Out).
Weather Channel Scanning The USC 2500XL T allows you to search for your local weather channel. Press [WX] to find the active weather channel in your area from 7 preprogrammed channels. "wx" appears on the display. To exit Weather Mode, press [SRC], [SCAN], or [MANUAL]. It is possible that your area is covered by more than one weather station. When you press [WX], the USC 2500XL T will find an active broadcast immediately.
--- ---------- Customizing Scanner Operation Setting the Scanning Speed Press [SPD] to select the scanning speed, normal or Turbo Scan. (In Turbo Scan Mode, "TURBO" appears on the display next to "SCAN".) In Normal Scan Mode, the UBC 2500XL T scans 16 to 20 channels per second. In Turbo Scan Mode, the unit scans nearly 100 channels per second.
Channel Lock Out You can lock out any programmed channels (including Priority Channels) so they will not be scanned, if desired. Note: Locking out a programmed channel does not erase the frequency in the channel. This feature is active in Manual Mode or Scan Mode. To lock out a channel: Press [LlO] when the scanner is on a channel you do not want to hear. "ud' appears on the screen to indicate that the displayed channel is now locked out.
--~------- Setting Up Priority Channels When you assign "priority" to a bank channel, you designate one bank channel as your most important channel. During scanning the UBC 2500XL T works like a "dual watch" function. It starts "sampling" or keeping track of the activity on the Priority Channel while listening to other channels. Every 2 seconds, the scanner checks the Priority Channel for activity.
'- Using COUNT to Monitor Channel Activity To determine the amount of channel activity during a scanning session, use the Count feature. It counts the number of times scanning stops on an active channel. To activate the Count feature: 1. Press [SCAN], and allow the scanner to scan for about 5 to 10 minutes, or longer if desired. 2. Press [MANUAL] to stop scanning. 3. Press [CNT]. "COUN1'appears on the display. 4.
.-.--- Care and Maintenance Replacing the Rechargeable Battery Pack When it is time to install a new Battery Pack, use only the one made for this scanner. Any other type of battery may damage yourunit. To replace the Battery Pack: 1. Remove the BeltClipby liftingthe tab and carefully sliding it upward and out. Remove the Battery Pack by pressing in and slidingit down and off. 2. 3. Install the new Battery Pack by sliding the pack onto the bottom of the scanner until it clicks. 4.
,""."'-- Location . . . Ifstrong interference or electrical noise is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source of the noise. A higher elevation, if possible, may provide better reception. Do not use the scanner in high-moistureenvironments such as the kitchen or bathroom. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Cleaning . Disconnectthe powertothe unitbefore . Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild . . cleaning. detergent.
.--- ...... Troubleshooting If your UBC 2500XL T is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. PROBLEM Scanner won't work. .. . . Improper reception. SOLUTION Check the power connections. Check the volume and squelch. Make sure the power switch is turned on. Check the antenna connection. . You may be in a fringe area. Reposition the scanner. Scan won't stop. Scan won't start. Search won't start. Keypad won't work. . . Adjust the Squelch Control. Check the antenna connection. .
Technical Specifications Banks: WX: Total 20 banks Search Band: T otal12 Search bands (N FM, AM, or WFM) Display 25 - 29 29 - 56 56 - 70 70 - 88 88 - 108 108 - 137 137 174 174 - 222 222 - 340 400 - 520 520 - 550 - - 824 849 - 869 760 824 - 849 869 -894 894-1300 7 programmed (Weather Channel) Default Steps 5.0 kHz 5.0 kHz 50.0 kHz 5.0 kHz 50.0 kHz 12.5 kHz 5.0 kHz 50.0 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz 50.0 kHz 12.5 kHz 30.0 kHz 12.5 kHz 30.0 kHz 12.5 kHz Frequency Coverage 25.0000 to 28.9950 MHz (AM) 29.
+----WARRANTY I I Uniden UBC 2500XLT Scanning Receiver Australian 1 Year Warranty (Accessories are covered for 90 days only). NOTE: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty. WARRANTOR: Uniden Australia Pty. Limited.
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