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Summary of Contents for Uniden Bearcat BC-RH96
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Control Limitations ... 4 Serial Operation Precautions ... 4 Initialize Memory (Reset) ... 5 Using the Cable Clamp ... 5 Specifications ... 26 One Year Limited Warranty ... 26 © 007 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, TX 76155 All Rights Reserved... -
Page 3: Introduction
Uniden BCD396T, BR330T, BCT15, or BCD996T scanner. The BC-RH96 provides the following features: ● It controls all the functions of your Uniden mobile or handy scanner (with the exception of the scanner’s power control.) ● It gives you three shortcut keys that you can assign to your scanner’s most often used operations. -
Page 4: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful... -
Page 5: Ic Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IC Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. - Page 6 A set of pocket-sized Quick Reference Configuration cards for convenient setup and usage. ● A Self Adhesive Cable Clamp If any of the above items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at (800) 97-103.
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Page 7: Mounting The Bc-Rh96
Mounting the BC-RH96 The following two mounting methods are suggestions used by most. Depending upon your individual situation, you may decide on a different approach. Using the Mounting Bracket For most vehicles, the supplied bracket will be the easiest method of mounting. - Page 8 Bracket BC-RH96 Knobs Using the supplied screws or other suitable hardware, secure the bracket. Insert the BC-RH96 and insert the bracket knobs Under Dash to lock the Remote Head in position. Bracket Attach the provided Cigarette Lighter Power Cord to the rear power jack marked DC IN 13.8V.
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Page 9: Using Hook And Loop Material
Route the Remote Cable through the Slotted Guide (3) so it lies flat. Route the Power Cord so it does not interfere with any other wires. Using Hook and Loop Material The rear of the unit, when all connectors and cables are properly routed, is flat. -
Page 10: Bc-Rh96 Connections
BC-RH96 Connections Note: Connect the Remote Cable and route it through the cable channel as shown. Then connect the DC Power Cable and route it through the channel. Always route both cables through the channel. DC Power Input Jack To Remote Cable... -
Page 11: Connecting Cables
● The Remote Control cable ● The Data Port cable (not supplied with BC-RH96) Remote Head and Scanner Power To provide power to the Remote Head, insert the barrel of the cigarette lighter adapter into the jack in the back of the unit marked DC IN 13.8V. -
Page 12: Data Port Cable - Firmware Updates
BCT15/BCD996T mobile scanner, or the side port of the BR330T/BCD396T handy scanner. Data Port Cable — Firmware Updates The Remote Head has a data port (see BC-RH96 Connections)so you can update the firmware using the data transfer cable provided with your scanner. Con- nect the data transfer cable to this port on the bottom of the Remote Head. -
Page 13: Control Configuration Guides
Important: If you have more than one scanner, be sure to turn off power to the BC-RH96 before switching target scanners. To assist you to better understand each of these changes, a set of pocket-sized Quick Reference Cards are provided. -
Page 14: The Br330T Key Configuration
FUNC race MENU LIGHT The BR330T Key Configuration BR330T FUNC LIGHT The BCD396T Key Configuration BCD396T MENU... -
Page 15: The Bct15 Key Configuration
STATE PRI WX SRCH1 SRCH2 SRCH3 MENU ALERT MUTE F + LIGHT The BCT15 Key Configuration BCT15 FUNC LIGHT The BCD996T Key Configuration BCD996T SRCH1 SRCH2 SRCH3 FUNC SRCH4 SRCH5 SRCH6 MENU... -
Page 16: Operation
If you have not connected a target scanner, you see the screen below. If the BC-RH96 remains on while you turn on the scanner, this display is automatically replaced with the scanner’s initial display. -
Page 17: Setting The Bc-Rh96 Backlight
Setting the BC-RH96 Backlight To adjust the backlight brightness level on the Remote Head, repeatedly press the VOL control. The display cycles through available backlight brightness levels, including off. -
Page 18: Configuration - Menu Mode
To exit from the Menu Mode, press [SCAN], [HOLD], or [L/O]. ● To re-enter the Menu Mode, turn the Remote head off then on while holding in [MENU]. Setting the BC-RH96 LCD Contrast Rotate the rotary control to Contrast then press the knob or [E/Yes]. Contrast 1 Rotate the knob from Contrast 15. -
Page 19: Setting Mobile Options
Setting Mobile Options Mobile Option Scroll to highlight the rotary knob. Set Key Assign. The screen shows the rotary knob again. Scroll to the desired key (F1 Key, F2 Key, or F3 Key) and press the rotary knob to select it. For each F Key, you can select a function from the Select Action menu screen. - Page 20 The Default Option table only applies to the BCT15 and BCD996T. The following list applies to all four scanners (mobile and handy type) for F1, F, or F3. F1, F2, F3 Key F+Menu Key ...[FUNC]+[MENU] F+L/O Key ...[FUNC]+[L/O] Scan Key ... [Scan] Hold Key ...[Hold] Service Menu ...
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Page 21: Setting Handy Options
F Key on a Mobile scanner or a function on a Handy scanner. Handy Default Key Emulation Default Handy Option Key Assigment . Press ORIGINAL Key Operation [F1] [F] [F3] F Key column applies to the BC-RH96 F keys. BR330T BCD396T Custom Search CC Only Tone-Out... -
Page 22: Setting The Function Mode
Setting the Function Mode If you scroll to the Handy Option menu, you can Set Func Mode highlight Set Hold Timer Select this to choose between Set Auto Release Setting Hold Timer When you select this option, you can scroll through and select from five settings. -
Page 23: Setting Auto Release
Function mode. No other key has any effect. Miscellaneous Volume Settings - For Handy Scanner While it is possible to configure the BC-RH96 rotary FUNC control as your VOL control, we suggest not doing so. The VOL control still functions as a volume control. -
Page 24: Control Limitations
Mobile BC-RH96 is in use. Handy For example, if you connect a 9-pin serial cable to Handy your PC to use the UASD programming software, disconnect the BC-RH96 front cable first. Handy... -
Page 25: Initialize Memory (Reset)
Initialize Memory (Reset) To reset the BC-RH96 to factory default settings, follow the sequence below. Note that once done, there is no undo and all programmed keys are reset. With the unit off, press and hold the following keys and turn on power at the same time: [2], [9] and [HOLD].You see the reset screen below. -
Page 26: Specifications
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. - Page 27 Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not...