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Uniden UBC785XLT Owner's Manual

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U B C 7 8 5 X L T
S C A N N E R
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m e m o r y S t a t e o f t h e a r t B a s e s t a t i o n s c a n n e r
6/28/06
10:27 AM
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  • Page 1 UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0628 6/28/06 10:27 AM Page i U B C 7 8 5 X L T S C A N N E R 1 0 0 0 C h a n n e l m e m o r y S t a t e o f t h e a r t B a s e s t a t i o n s c a n n e r...
  • Page 2 UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page ii...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    UBC785XLT SHORTCUTS ........
  • Page 4 UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page iv Air Service Search ............. . .39 Using Aircraft Service Search .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    3:01 PM Page 1 Introduction The UBC785XLT is a state-of-the-art with automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, railroad, air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 100 channels for a total of 1000 channels.
  • Page 6 UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 2 < Band Plan 2 > Frequency Range (MHz) Mode Step (kHz) 25.0000 - 49.9950 50.0000 - 84.0100 20 with 84.0150 - 87.2950 15kHz Offset 87.3000 - 107.9500 108.0000 - 136.9875 12.5 108.0000 - 136.9916 8.33 137.0000 - 143.9950 144.0000 - 145.9875...
  • Page 7 UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 3 < Band Plan 3 > Frequency Range (MHz) Mode Step (kHz) 25.0000 - 29.9950 30.0000 - 79.9937 6.25 80.0000 - 82.9937 6.25 83.0000 - 87.2937 6.25 87.3000 - 87.9500 88.0000 - 107.9500 108.0000 - 136.9875 12.5 108.0000 - 136.9916 8.33...

  • Page 8: Front And Rear View

    MANUAL SCAN HOLD 301-400 401-500 501-600 601-700 701-800 801-900 CHAN/FREQ LIMIT SRCH 901-1000 SELECT UBC785XLT 1000 MENU RVRS TRNFR CHANNEL BACK VFO/SELECT PUSH MUTE 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1. Volume/Squelch Control 10. Search Key (SRCH) 2. VFO/Select 11.
  • Page 9 Lock Out Mode Indicator Scan/Search Direction Indicator Chain Search Mode Indicator SRCH Service Search Mode Indicator SRVC Scan Mode Indicator SCAN AM,FM Receiving Mode Indicators WFM,NFM Signal Meter Uniden ® and Bearcat ® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

  • Page 10: Ubc785Xlt Shortcuts

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 6 UBC785XLT SHORTCUTS MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU then by rotating the VFO control to enter the text and using L/HOLD or reenter LIMIT/M to the move cursor. After the text is entered, press...
  • Page 11 Rotate the VFO control to enter the tag and use L/HOLD or LIMIT/M to move the cursor and then press To program and control your scanner MENU remotely from a PC using Uniden’s E-Scanner third party software, do the following: select Press...

  • Page 12: Important Notice

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 8 Important Notice • The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your community.

  • Page 13: Terminology

    What is Searching? The UBC785XLT can search each of its 22 bands to find active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into your Scanner’s channels. The scanner automatically chooses between two speeds while searching.

  • Page 14: Feature Highlights

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 10 Feature Highlights • 1000 Channels – Program one frequency into each channel. You must have at least one channel programmed to use the Scan mode. • 22 Bands – Includes 22 bands, with aircraft and 800 MHz. •...

  • Page 15: Where To Obtain More Information

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 11 Where to Obtain More Information Before using your scanner, you must program frequencies into available channels. To obtain frequency information for your area, contact your local dealer: Information on the Internet If you have access to the internet, you may want to visit one of the following websites for additional information: www.racescanner.eu...

  • Page 16: Included With Your Scanner Package

    3:01 PM Page 12 Included with Your Scanner Package If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase. • UBC785XLT Scanner • AC Adapter (AD 773) • Cigarette Cord • DC Cord • Mounting Bracket •...

  • Page 17: Setup

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 13 Setup Connecting an Antenna You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner. You have been provided a standard telescopic antenna that works well with this scanner, but you may want to purchases another type to increase the range.

  • Page 18: Typical Mounting Methods

    Page 14 Typical Mounting Methods The UBC785XLT can be conveniently mounted on a table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other desired location (refer to figure below for typical mounting methods). Caution: Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind the desired location before proceeding.

  • Page 19: Applying Power For Vehicle Installation

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 15 Applying Power for Vehicle Installation You can power your scanner using either the supplied DC power cord or your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket using DC cigarette lighter power cord. Caution: You must use a power source that supplies 13.8 V DC and delivers at least 700 mA.

  • Page 20: Desktop Installation

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 16 Desktop Installation You can place this scanner on a desk, shelf, or table to use it as a base station. 1. Flip up the feet for desk installation. 2. Extend the antenna to full vertical position. Adjust the angle for best reception.

  • Page 21: Listening Safely

    Connecting the Clone Cable You can transfer the programmed data to and from another UBC785XLT scanner using a RS232C Cable (9 pin to 9 pin) (not supplied). Connect the cable between each scanner’s REMOTE jacks.

  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 18 Basic Operation Turn the Scanner On Turn the VOL control clockwise out of the detent position. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Since there are no frequencies programmed in your scanner initially, you may not receive any signals.

  • Page 23: Understanding The Menu System

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 19 Next you must program some frequencies (page 24). It is recommended that you read the next part "Understanding the Menu System" because it will assist you in accessing and understanding many of the features. Later in a section called "Additional Features", you will find explanations on how to disable the keypad acknowledgement tones, to mute the audio, to change the appearance of the display and other general features.

  • Page 24: Menu Description And Numeric Keypad Equivalents

    Once overloaded, the scanner may keep stopping on that signal and miss other transmissions. UBC785XLT comes with an RF Attenuation feature. It attenuates (reduces) the strength of a incoming signal in all modes to prevent stronger signals from overloading the scanner.
  • Page 25 UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 21 Note: Through the System Menu you can set the radio to operate in Tone Search mode during Search as well. In this mode, the radio will automatically determine the active subaudible tone on any frequency received during the search.
  • Page 26 Use this function to set the transfer speed (baud rate) at which your personal computer (PC) communicates with the scanner when downloading information into your scanner using Uniden E-Scanner software. See page 40 for details. 6:CLONE You can clone all the programming, including frequencies and alpha tags as well as bank settings and other parameters from another UBC785XLT.
  • Page 27 UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 23 1. CSQ - The default setting is CSQ (carrier squelch). In this mode the scanner will stop on any transmission on a programmed frequency. 2. TONE SQ - In Tone Squelch mode, if you have set a subaudible tone for a frequency, the scanner will only stop on that frequency if the transmission includes the prescribed tone.

  • Page 28: Programming

    6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 24 Programming Before the UBC785XLT can begin conventional scanning, you must program a frequency into at least one channel. Repeat this procedure for each channel you want to program. Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu Mode 1.

  • Page 29: Deleting A Stored Frequency

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 25 Note: • You can also L or M when selecting a channel. Press and hold L or M for 1second to move up/down more quickly. • To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press (decimal key) repeatedly until the display is cleared.

  • Page 30: Transfer Frequencies

    5. After entering the desired text, press E. BANK TAG 1 Uniden Group Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel 1. Press MENU. 2. Select 2:SCAN OPTION by rotating the VFO or using L or M and pressing E.

  • Page 31: Beep Alert

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 27 Beep Alert The scanner can alert you with three beeps at the beginning of a transmission on an assigned frequency. Assigning the Beep Alert to a Channel This alert can be set ON/OFF for every channel. 1.

  • Page 32: Scanning

    If you want to stop on a channel during scanning, press L/HOLD. 1300.0000 FM 25cm Amateur 1 UNIDEN Group A Note: When you press and hold SCAN for 2 seconds, the C1000 scanner will move to the smallest empty channel.

  • Page 33: Rf Attenuation Feature

    VFO. RF Attenuation Feature The UBC785XLT comes with an RF Attenuation feature. If you're near an unusually strong signal source, the signal may overload the scanner. The scanner may stop repeatedly on that signal and miss other transmissions.

  • Page 34: Channel Lockout

    2. Enter the channel number you want to lock out using the C 001 keypad, then press L/HOLD again. 141.5000 FM ––– OR ––– Rotate the VFO up or down to change the channel. UNIDEN Group A 3. Press L/O. L/O appears on the display.

  • Page 35: Restoring A Locked-Out Channel

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 31 Lockout in Scanning Mode If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or frequent transmissions, you may want to keep that channel from scanning. 1. Wait until the scanner stops on the channel. 2.

  • Page 36: Priority Scan

    Two beeps indicates that the Priority Channel has been UHF TV 1 changed. The P icon appears on the display. UNIDEN Group A Priority Channel Plus Scan You can scan only the Priority Channels (except for the locked out channels) in the banks you selected.

  • Page 37: Searching

    Setting a Search Range Note: First you must set the search ranges through the Menu screen prior to searching. The UBC785XLT can search up to 10 separate frequency ranges to help you discover new stations in your area. To set a Search Range, enter into the Menu mode.

  • Page 38: Starting Chain Search

    2. Press RSM or SRCH to resume searching. Data Skip A scanner will normally stop on any transmission it receives. This means the UBC785XLT will occasionally stop on data signals and unmodulated transmissions. You can automatically skip many of these types of transmissions during search. To SYSTEM OPTION activate the Data Skip feature, enter into the Menu mode.

  • Page 39: Frequency Skip

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 35 Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control. When Data Skip is active, your scanner may pause momentarily on an unwanted signal but will resume searching in 2 or 3 seconds. The Data Skip feature is active as well as Scan mode.

  • Page 40: Auto Storing

    CTCSS tones and instantly determines any possible DCS tone. See Page 51 for a listing of the tones that the UBC785XLT decodes. Note: When Tone Search is active and the scanner finds the subaudible tone used on a frequency, CTCSS or DCS and subaudible tone flashes.
  • Page 41 UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 37 • Tone Lock (out) mode You can lock a particular subaudible tone. The scanner won't stop on any transmissions which have the locked out subaudible tone. To select the SQ mode: 1. Press MENU. 2.

  • Page 42: Additional Menu Options For Searching

    C 003 C 003 C 003 512.0000 FM 512.0000 FM 512.0000 FM CTCSS 250.3 UNIDEN Group A UNIDEN Group A UNIDEN Group A Tone Search, Tone Search, Tone Search, CTCSS 250.3 Hz detect- DCS 023 detecting no signal received Additional Menu Options for Searching Each of these additional menu options applys to all search ranges entered.

  • Page 43: Air Service Search

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 39 Air Service Search Using Aircraft Service Search You can search the aircraft frequencies by pressing AIR. If the scanner stops on an frequency, you can resume searching by pressing RSM. Note: When you rotate the VFO while the Air Service Search is active, you can change the search direction to up or down.

  • Page 44: Remote Interface

    3:01 PM Page 40 Remote Interface You can communicate and program your UBC785XLT in numerous ways with peripheral devices using the Remote Interface Cable port (the serial cable is optional). This radio offers the following modes: ❖ PC Control mode Program and control your scanner from a PC using optional ARC785 software.

  • Page 45: Clone Mode

    5:OFF for 5:OFF. A unique feature of the UBC785XLT is that all the front panel keys as well as the VFO on the radio remain operational in Remote mode. For information on purchasing cables, connectors, and optional ARC785 software to...
  • Page 46 6 & 1 Not used You can clone all of the programming of one UBC785XLT into another, including alpha tags, delay settings, etc. After connecting the two scanners, turn the radios ON. Prepare each scanner for clone mode as follows.
  • Page 47 UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 43 6. Press SCAN on both scanners. CLONE The data transfer begins from the Master Unit to the Slave Unit. == > During the data transfer, both scanners show the following MASTER UNIT displays. CLONE == <...

  • Page 48: Additional Features

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 44 Additional Features The following additional features are designed for you to customize your scanner. Once these features have been turned ON or OFF, they will remain as they are set until you reset them, even if you turn the scanner OFF and then ON again. Dimmer To change brightness of the display: 1.
  • Page 49 UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 45 Reverse Mode This key will allow you to observe the reverse frequency of the repeater. While pressing RVRS, the standard pair frequency will be displayed. For a list of the standard pair frequencies, refer to the table "Reverse List" in the Appendix. If the frequency that you have chosen does not have an offset frequency, the display will indicate ERROR and NO REVERSE.

  • Page 50: Care And Maintenance

    Repairs • Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician. Birdies • All radios can receive birdies (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 47 Troubleshooting If your UBC785XLT is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Suggestion Scanner won't work. 1. Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. 2. Turn ON the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 48 Specifications Channel: 1000 Banks: 10 (100 channels each) Frequency Range: See the band plan on page 1 to 3. Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140) Scan Rate: 100 channels per second Search Rate: 100 steps per second (Normal Search) 300 steps per second (Turbo Search)

  • Page 53: Glossary Of Terms

    Clone - This term identifies the ability to set up a duplicate scanner. This function allows you to clone all the programming information, including frequencies, talkgroups and alpha tags as well as bank settings and other parameters from one UBC785XLT to another or UBC785XLT.
  • Page 54 UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 50 Key Beep - This is another term for the tone you hear as a keypad acknowledgement beep. The default setting is on. If you have turned the Key Beep off, you now have a silent keypad. You will not hear a tone each time you press a key.
  • Page 55 UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 51 CTCSS Frequency List (Hz) 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7...
  • Page 56 UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 52 UBC785XLT Flow Charts...
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  • Page 59: Declaration Of Conformity

    2-12-7 Hatchobori Chuo-Ku, Tokyo 104-8512 Japan declare, under our sole responsibility, that this equipment “Uniden Bearcat model UBC785XLT” is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC, R&TTE and LVD Council Directives of the EU.
  • Page 60 UB343ZH_UBC785XLT_OM_0622 6/22/06 3:01 PM Page 56 © 2006 Uniden Corporation. All rights reserved. UBZZ01343ZZ(0) Printed in P.R.C.

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