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. UNIDEN EZI33XLT+...
ABOUT YOUR EZI33XLT+ SCANNER Thank you for purchasing a Uniden EZI33XLT+ Handheld Scanner . The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use . The EZI33XLT+ comes pre-programmed with frequencies - organised into 9 Service banks for monitoring emergency, freenet, PMR, marine, VHF-Low band, FM radio band, Air band, VHF-High band and UHF band frequencies .
2 . While holding down (1) or (2) key, turn on the scanner . Band Plan 1…(1) key Band Plan 2…(2) key Notice: Any Band Plan change will modify the factory preset channel steps settings of all bands and the memory contents of the Emergency bank. UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
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Keeps the frequencies stored in memory for an extended time if the scanner loses power . BATTERY LOW ALERT Warns you when the battery power gets low . LOCK-OUT Lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning . UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
Up until the late 1980’s, this was the primary way that radio systems operated . Even today, there are many 2-way radio users who operate using a conventional system: • Emergency Services • Marine Radio (Police/Fire/Ambulance) • Aircraft • Freenet • Many business radio • PMR users UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
. WHERE TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning – how to program and use the scanner . UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
EZI33XLT+ Scanner Owner’s Manual 2 x AA NiMH Belt Clip USB Cable Owner’s Batteries Charge Function Manual 1.2 V 2300 mAH Only NOTE: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
AA NiMH batteries . 1 . Make sure the power is turned off . 2 . If the belt clip is attached, remove it (See page 16) . 3 . Slide the battery compartment cover down as shown . UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities . • Do not recharge alkaline batteries . UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
NOTE: Always use 50-Ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 15 metres from the scanner, use RG-8 lowloss dielectric coaxial cable. You can get a BNC adapter at your local electronics store. UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker . WARNING! If you connect an external speaker to the scanner’s headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and ground. This might damage the scanner. UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
. Slide the belt clip into the hanger piece on the back of the scanner . To remove, slide up the belt clip pulling the pinch at the middle of the belt clip . UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
EZI33XLT+CONTROLS AND DISPLAY A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD Your scanner’s keys have various functions labelled on the key tops and below the keys . Key Name Description • Press to go to volume control mode . • Press to go to squelch control mode .
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EZI33XLT+CONTROLS AND DISPLAY • Press to lock out a selected favourite channel or specified preprogram frequency . • Press & hold to clear all lockout frequencies in Service Scan Mode (include hold mode) . • Press & hold to clear all lockout channels in Favourite scan mode (include hold mode) .
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EZI33XLT+CONTROLS AND DISPLAY • Press to Start/Stop Scan Mode . • Press & hold to go to Programming Channel Mode in Service Scan Hold Mode or while monitoring a frequency . • Press & hold to store the frequency in Programming Channel Mode .
EZI33XLT+CONTROLS AND DISPLAY A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY The display has indicators that show the scanner’s current operating status . The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates . - appears when Favourites or Instant mode is selected .
- blinks at charging error when charging with the power off . OPERATION TO TURN POWER ON OR OFF 1 . Press & hold (Pwr) . When power is turned on, the band plan is displayed momentarily . UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
1 . Press (Vol/Sq/Stp) . Then adjust using the keys . The volume level can range from 0 (no volume) to 30 (maximum) . OPERATING MODES • INSTANT Channels (1), (2) and (3) • SERVICE scan • FAVOURITES scan UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
To store a frequency that is displayed during SCAN mode to an Instant channel; 1 . Press & hold (1), (2) or (3) to immediately store that frequency to the Instant key . UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
2 . Press & hold (Clr) to clear the frequency . SERVICE SCAN The Service mode scans the 9 pre-programmed SERVICE banks; Emergency (EMG) Aircraft Band Freenet (FRN) Marine Band V-HI VHF High Band V-LO VHF Low Band UHF Band FM Radio Broadcast UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
1 . Press & hold (Srvc/Fav) . In Service mode the FAV icon does not Ex: Service scan show on the display . In Favourites mode the FAV icon shows on the display . Ex: Favourites scan UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
4 . Press (Clr) or (Stp) or wait for 2 seconds to return to the mode you were in . LOCKOUT PREPROGRAM FREQUENCY You can skip up to 40 specified frequencies during a Service scan . This lets you avoid unwanted frequencies in Service Scan Mode . UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
1 . Manually select the channel, then press (L/O) . L/O disappears . To unlock all channels in the bank: 1 . Press (Hold) to stop scanning in favourite scan hold mode, then press & hold (L/O) . A confirmation tone sounds . UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
. 6 . Press & hold (Store) to store the frequency . To store a frequency to an Instant Channel Ex: Store Favourites, See Instant Channels on page 24 . Select Desired Frequency (AIR) UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
USING THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT 1 . Press (Light/Pwr) to turn the backlight on/off . The backlight is off when power is turned on . The display lights for 30 seconds when backlight is turned on . UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
23 . The antenna might Check the antenna connection . need to be adjusted . ErrChg The battery cannot The cause is an alkaline battery or a flashes be charged defective nickel metal hydride battery . UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new . GENERAL USE • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss . UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
Scan mode and no sound is heard, it might be receiving a birdie . Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver . to resume scanning . Or press (L/O) to lock out Press the channel or frequency . UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
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Ear Phone (Stereo Type) Battery (NiMH 1 .2 V 2300 mAh x 2) USB cable (charge function only) Belt Clip Owner’s Manual Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice . UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner...
SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby . Uniden Holdings Corporation declares that the radio equipment type Uniden EZI33XLT+ is in compliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU . The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www .avera .eu/downloads...