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- Page 1 UBC 120XLT 1OD-Channel Programmable Twin Turbo Hand-Held Auto Scanner OPERATING GUIDE...
- Page 2 PRECAUTIONS Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About Your New UBC 120XLT WhatisScanning? What is Searching? TypesofCommunication Where to Obtain More Information....4 Unpacking Feature Highlights Controlsandlndicators... -
Page 4: About Your New Ubc 120Xlt
UBC 120XLT. your the search feature. With Turbo Search, a new feature for Uniden scanners, you can search the v.h.f. FM bands at up to 3 times the normal When the UBC 120XL T is searching in "SEARCH Mode" or "TURBO SEARCH Mode." When you... -
Page 5: Typesofcommunication
Types of Communication You will be able to monitor communication » Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) » Weather broadcasts » Business/industrial » Motion picture and press relay Utility » » land transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads »... -
Page 6: Unpacking
Unpacking Carefullycheckthe contentsagainstthis list: UBC 120XLTTwinTurboScanner RubberAntenna . Earphone AC Adaptor/Charger (AAD-2500U) . Belt Clip Battery(BP-120), installed ThisOperatingGuide If any itemsare missingor damaged,contactyourplaceof purchaseimmediately. PleasereadthisOperatingGuidethoroughly beforeoperating the scanner. -
Page 7: Feature Highlights
Feature Highlights . Twin Turbo Scan & Search -This lightning-fast technology enables the UBC 120XL T to scan nearly 100 channels per second. between 100 and 300 steps per second. second only in bands with 5 KHz steps.) Because the frequency coverage is so large (see previous section for band listing), very fast scanning and searching are essential. -
Page 8: Controlsandlndicators
Controls and Indicators D@QO Conneqt the rubber antenna to this BNC connector and turn clockwise until it locks. Plug the supplied earphone into this jack for private listening. When the earphone is connected, the internal speaker is isconnected. and on SQUELCH Adjust this co Control... - Page 9 Memory Bank Bank consists of 10 channels that you can select or deselect during scanning operation, using the numeric keypad. When you select a Bank, its number appears on the display. When you deselect a Bank, its number disappears from the display. When you press scanning, only the Bank of the current channel appear~ Low Battery Indicator...
- Page 10 Press (UGHT) to turn the display backlight ON for 15 seconds. Press (UGHT) again to manually turn the light OFF. 5. Use to enter the decimal frequency into a channel. If you make an entry error, press key twice to erase the entry, and start over again.
- Page 11 Key Bank Channel 12. Press CD to store a displayed frequency into any displayed channel. 13. Press to start a search within frequency limits ISRCHI specified by you. 14.ln SEARCH Mode, press (HOLD) t o stop searching. In Scan Mode, press (HOLD) to stop scanning. Search is stopped, use.
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Page 12: Setup
Charging the Battery Pack Plug the AC Adaptor/Charger (AAD-2500U) into the Charging Jack located on the Left side of the UBC 120XLT charging.) WARNING! Use only an AAD-2500U AC Adaptor/ Charger, (or one of the optional Cigarette Lighter Power Cords listed on page 26). -
Page 13: Installingthebeltclip
Using the Earphone The PHONE jack at the top of the UBC 120XLT is a standard 3.5mm stereo phone jack. You can use either the supplied earphone, or a stereo headset. The output of this jack is monaural audio, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset. -
Page 14: Operationoverview
Operation Overview Note: Before operating the UBC 120XL T for the first time, make sure you have fully charged the Battery Pack. Before turning on the scanner, rotate the Squelch Control fully clockwise. Turn the scanner on by rotating the On-OffNolume Control clockwise until you hear a click. - Page 15 When the UBC 120XLT is in SCAN Mode, the display will look something like this: BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SEARCH The Search function is different from Scan. When you select a frequency band to search, the scanner searches for any active frequency within the lower and upper limits you specify.
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Page 16: Programmingchannels
Programming Channels Before you can scan, you must program the channels within a bank. You can store one frequency per channel, up to 100 channels. Note: unlock the keypad by pressing and holding (LocK)until disappears and you hear two beeps. There are two ways to program a channel: Manually select a channel and frequency, using the numeric keypad. -
Page 17: Deletingastoredfrequency
Press CDto store the entry. The channel number on the displaystops blinking. BANK Ifthat frequency is already stored in another channel, you will hear a "beep", and the other channel number will appear on the display. Ifyou want to store the frequency in the selected channel (18) as well, press CD again. -
Page 18: Scanning
Note: You do not skip when you use ~ or £. Scanning you turn the scanner on it will always The UBC 120XLT should begin 120XL While the UBC to resume scanning. a locked out ('UO'? channel T is scanning,... -
Page 19: Priorityscan
To access a specific channel: Press~. Enter the channel number using the numeric keys. Press again. Priority Scan The UBC 120XL T has 10 Priority Channels, Initially, these are the first channel in each Bank. (e.g. Channel 1, Channel 11, Channel 21, and so on.) The scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every 2 seconds during the Scan cycle. -
Page 20: Lockingoutchannels
Locking Out Chan nels You may have programmed certain channels that you do not want to hear every time you scan. These are channels that are busy a major portion of the time, and the scanner stops at the channel(s) often enough to interrupt the scan cycle. You can lock Out those channels so they are not scanned. -
Page 21: Weatherchanneiscanning
Weather Channel The UBC 120XLT is designed to search for your local weather channel(s) from 7 preprogrammed channels. ooto Press the right side of the display and the word across the display. When the Weather Search finds an active channel in your area, the scanner stops at that frequency. -
Page 22: Searching
The UBC 120XL T can search bands you specify to find desired frequencies if you do not have a Frequency Directory handy, or if new stations have been added since the Directory was published. Press to stop scanning. Use the numeric keypad to enter the lowestfrequency of the range you want to search. -
Page 23: Searchfrequencyskip
Search Frequency Skip. The scanner may stop at certain frequencies during Search that you do not want to hear. You can program up to 10 Skip Frequencies into the UBC 120XL T. When the scanner stops at one of these frequencies during Sec!rch, press frequency is now "memorised"... -
Page 24: Careandmaintenance
Care and Maintenance Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Turn the On-OffNolume Control OFF. 2. Turn the scanner over so you are looking at the back. 3. Press in on the ribbed area and slide the Battery Cover down and off. C arefully unplug the Battery Pack and lift it out of the case. -
Page 25: Location
Be careful not to rub the LCD window. Do not use excessive amounts of water. Repairs Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Service Division or take it to a qualified repair technician. fOOl @CQ.:)@ fOG') @C.9.J@... -
Page 26: Birdies
Birdies All scanners are subject to receiving undesired signals or birdies. If your scanner stops during SEARCH Mode and no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the scanner. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If your UBC 120XLT is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. PROBLEM Scanner won't work. Improper reception. Scan won't stop. Scan won't start. Search won't start. Keypad won't work. If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional information, or to return the unit for service, please call or write to the Uniden Service Division. - Page 28 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts The following optional accessories and replacement parts for UBC 120XL T are available from your local Uniden your Dealer or through the Uniden Service Division by calling: (02) 599-3100, 8:30 AM to Spare Battery Pack...
- Page 29 Technical Specifications Channels: Banks: Frequency Coverage 66.0 to 88 MHz (NFM) 108.00 to 137 MHz (AM) 137.00 to 144.00 MHz (NFM) 144.00 to 148.00 MHz (NFM) 148.00 to 174.00 MHz (NFM) 406.00 to 420.00 MHz (NFM) 420.00 to 450.00 MHz (NFM) 450.00 to 470.00 MHz (NFM) 470.00 to 512.00 MHz (NFM)
- Page 30 (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured...
- Page 31 DTWIN TURBO 11<0><0> CHANNEL . BANDOOOOOO RADIO SCANNER 0 BANK 1 a 3 4 5.7. P 700 8CN BACH PAl HOLDDLY 110 .. ---- 00000 .'OIll6Eil 888.8888 AIR WX...
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