Troubleshooting - Uniden Bearcat BC 55XLT Operating Instructions Manual

TROUBLE-SHOOTING
If your Uniden® Bearcat® 55XLT is not performing up to your expectations,
please try these simple steps. If you still cannot get satisfactory results after
reading this guide thoroughly and following the trouble-shooting steps, you
may need to send your unit in for service.
TROUBLE CHECK
Unit will not turn on/ . Batteries are not correctly installed —
no power. check and make sure the + and — termi-
nals are properly aligned.
2. Batteries are dead — replace with new
ones.
. Power is off — turn the volume control on.
No reception/ . Antenna is not correctly installed — check
poor reception. connector.
2. Environment is not suitable for scanner —
relocate unit and try again.
3. Frequencies are not properly programmed
— check and reprogram.
4. Batteries are weak or dead — replace with
new ones.
"E" appears in display. ae Programming error — check frequency and
try again.
Beep tone sounds every | 1. Batteries are low in power - replace with
15 — 30 seconds. new ones.
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1. Keypad lock is off — check and turn on. Keypad will not work/
cannot program.
If you determine that service is necessary, remove the antenna from the unit (do
not remove the batteries) and make sure it is turned off. Pack the scanner in the
original packing material and carton. Send it along with a brief, concise
description of the problem, your name, address, phone number and a copy of
your purchase receipt to the address listed in the warranty.
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