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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
The Uniden* Bearcat" 55XLT is equipped with a custom designed liquid crystal
display to indicate channel number, frequency and lockout mode.
All LCDs
have a preferred viewing angle where the display contrast is maximum.
The
best viewing angle depends on design consideration, temperature and battery
condition.
Optimum viewing of the Uniden® Bearcat® 55XLT is achieved by
holding the unit at about 45 degrees.
This also provides the best position for
using the keypad.
CAUTION: Because of inherent limitations, liquid crystal displays should not be sub-
ject to extremes of temperature or humidity. If the unit is exposed to temperatures
below —20°C (—5°F) or above +60°C (+140°F), the display may temporarily cease
to function properly, and in some
cases permanent damage may result.
It is,
therefore, recommended
that the radio not be subjected to extreme conditions,
such as a closed automobile in direct sunlight or continuous sub-zero temperatures.
OPERATION
Now that you are familiar with the controls and their functions, you are ready
to use your scanner.
The following instructions illustrate the operation of your
Uniden* Bearcat" 55XLT.
Please read each section thoroughly before attempt-
ing to program your scanner.
Each section explains a function and then shows
the key strokes involved in that function.
NOTE: If you know the exact frequencies you wish to scan, proceed with the
"PROGRAMMING"
section.
/f you do not know the frequencies (i.e., police, fire,
weather, etc.) you wish to scan, check with your dealer.
Uniden also makes fre-
quencies available in its Betty Bearcat Frequency Directory and Local Frequency
List. See the order forms packed with your unit.
KEYPAD
LOCK
Located on the front of the unit is the keypad lock switch.
This switch turns the
keypad on or off. Whenever you operate your scanner, this switch must be in
the "ON" position in order for the keypad to work.
After all programming and
operations are complete, turn this switch to the "OFF" position to avoid any
misprogramming or accidental entry.
PROGRAMMING
YOUR SCANNER
Turn the unit on and press
key to remove scan mode, then press
the [1] key followed by the
key. This will bring the scanner to chan-
nel I in the manual mode.
Press the number keys for the desired frequency.
Remember to press the [:] key whenever there is a decimal point in the
frequency.
A decimal point is indicated in the frequency as a "—". As each key
is pressed, the display
will show that digit.
If you forget the previous digits
pressed, press the
key to review the frequency at any time to confirm
that it is correct.
Press the(E) key to enter that number into channel 1. Press
the
[MANUAL]
key to advance to channel 2.
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