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Page 1: Digital Video Recorder
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER UDVR45-4 UDVR85-4 UDVR85-8 © 2015 Uniden America Corporation Issue 1, October 2015 Irving, Texas, USA... -
Page 2: Customer Care
Images in this manual may differ slightly from your actual product. Uniden surveillance products are not manufactured and/or sold with the intent to be used for illegal purposes. Uniden expects consumer’s use of these products to be in compliance with all local, state and federal law. - Page 3 Important Safeguards WARNING RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the device.
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Page 4: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS This section provides precautions and safety measures to ensure you are using the DVR properly. Please read all information, and refer back to it if needed. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 1. Follow all instructions and warnings in this manual. 2. Unplug the device from the power source before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents;... -
Page 5: Installation Precautions
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS 1. Read and Follow Instructions - Read all safety and operating instructions before setting up and using the device. Follow all operating instructions. 2. Retain Instructions - Keep these safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - Follow all warnings on the device and in the operating instructions. - Page 6 11. Attachments - Only use Uniden or Uniden recommended attachments. 12. Water and Moisture - Do not use this device near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.
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Page 7: Service
2. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this device from the wall outlet and go to www.uniden.com for FAQs: • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. • If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device. -
Page 8: Maintenance
3. Replacement Parts - Use Uniden-specified replacement parts to prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards. MAINTENANCE 1. Cleaning - Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq uid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CUSTOMER CARE .....................2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............4 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ................4 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ..............5 SERVICE ......................7 MAINTENANCE ....................8 INTRODUCTION................11 OVERVIEW ......................11 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ...................11 PRODUCT FEATURES ..................12 WHAT’S IN THE BOX ..................12 INSTALLATION AND SETUP ............13 INSTALLATION ....................13 CONNECT CAMERA TO UDVR RECEIVER AND TO POWER ......... - Page 10 MAIN MENU OVERVIEW ............. 24 SETUP ICON ....................25 BASIC ICON ........................... 26 LIVE ICON ..........................29 RECORD ICON ........................33 SCHEDULE ICON ......................... 36 ALARM ICON ........................39 NETWORK ICON ........................46 USERS ICON .......................... 51 PTZ ICON..........................54 ADVANCED ICON ....................... 59 SEARCH ICON ....................60 TIME SEARCH TAB ......................
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Page 11: Introduction
3 UDVR models operate identically. There are only 2 differences between the models: the number of channels and the number of cameras. Number of Channels (4 or 8) UDVR45-4 Number of cameras (4 or 8) Outdoor Camera UDVR45x4: 4 outdoor cameras, 4 channels. -
Page 12: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES 3 USB ports (1 in front - mouse, 2 in back - mouse and external USB • device) Operates through mouse or through Uniden’s free ProHD app. • Motion masking area 22 x 15 8 Sensitivity levels •... -
Page 13: Installation And Setup
INSTALLATION AND SETUP INSTALLATION VGA cable (cable NOT included) between PC monitor and receiver. Yellow video out cable to Router your TV. (not included) (Not recommended) RS485 for PanTilt Camera Support (optional) HDMI Video Cable - into UDVR45x4 shown. UDVR85x8 equipped with an HD TV or HD monitor respective number of video inputs. -
Page 14: Connect Mouse
Connect Mouse Plug the mouse into the DVR receiver USB port labeled USB MOUSE. You can also plug the mouse into the USB port of the front of the DVR receiver if required. Connect Router Connect the router’s ethernet cable to the DVR receiver’s RJ45 slot. Connect Monitor or HD Television to DVR Receiver Connect the DVR receiver to an HD television or monitor or to a VGA monitor. -
Page 15: System Login
Passwords prevent unauthorized access to system configuration screens. The Admin user originally has no password so you can log into the system for setup. Uniden strongly recommends that, once you have logged into the system, you create a password for the Admin user. -
Page 16: Default Operation Settings
See page 53 for a detailed description on how to set up a password. Default Operation Settings Uniden’s default settings allow you to begin monitoring your DVR immediately. After you have monitored your DVR for a week or two, you may find you need to slightly adjust your settings. For example, you may need to mask areas from motion detection (trees, etc). -
Page 17: Find And View Snapshots
Go to Main Menu/Search (Time Search or Event Search tab). Select • the camera/time frame/event frame you want to view and select Search. A list of recorded files displays. Double click on the file to view. A control panel displays across the bottom of the recorded file playback display. -
Page 18: Mask Motion Sensitive Areas
Mask Motion Sensitive Areas Motion masking sets up areas to be ignored by the motion sensor. Go to Main Menu/Setup/Alarm/Motion (Motion tab, Area field). The screen displays a Live view image with a grid overlay. See page 44 for details. Block Off Areas to Not Record Video blind blocks off up to 4 areas from recording. -
Page 19: Add Or Change A Password
Add or Change a Password Go to Main Menu/Setup/Users/User Management (Change Password button). The screen prompts for old and new passwords. See page 53 for details. -
Page 20: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION Live video displays when you power up the system. However, until you log in, you can only view live video; you cannot access any other system operations. SYSTEM LOGIN 1. Right-click on the screen. The system menu displays. 2. -
Page 21: System Menu
IMAGE MEANING Recording Type - indicated by box color • Green - Manual or triggered recording • Yellow - Motion detection recording • Blue - Timing recording • Red - Alarm recording Motion Detected. This icon displays when the camera for that view detects motion. Audio Recording On Network Disconnected DD/MM/YYYY... - Page 22 MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION Single Select a camera to display in full screen. Double click the left mouse button to return to Multi channel mode. Multi Select this menu option from Single channel mode to display all 4 cameras in multi-view mode. Start Scan/ Turn Scan operation on and off.
- Page 23 MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION This icon controls a Point/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) camera, if installed (not included). It can set the PTZ camera’s address, Baud rate, and Protocol, and help you set camera movement patterns. Snap The UDVR can take snapshots of live video automatically at specific intervals.
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Page 24: Main Menu Overview
MAIN MENU OVERVIEW The Main Menu screen displays icons that represent various system operations. Click on an icon to configure, operate, and maintain the UDVR system. Appendix A: Menu Structure shows how the menu, screens, and tabs for screens are organized in the system. From the System menu, select Main Menu (see page 21). -
Page 25: Setup Icon
MAIN MENU DESCRIPTION ICON Backup The Backup screen lets you set specific time ranges on specific cameras for backup. See page 64 for icon and screen details. Information Click on Information to view 6 types of system information. See page 65 for icon and screen details. -
Page 26: Basic Icon
Basic Icon Select the Basic icon to display the Basic screen. The Basic screen contains three tabs: System • Date & Time • Daylight Saving Time (DST) • System Tab FIELD DESCRIPTION System Type Client or system name. Click the field and a popup keyboard displays. - Page 27 Note: the default time zone of the system is GMT-05:00. Select Sync Time with NTP Server to the correct time. Set the network server time as well. Uniden strongly recommends setting the network date and time to have an accurate date and time stamp on recorded videos.
- Page 28 FIELD DESCRIPTION Sync Time with Check box to select time sync; uncheck the box to NTP Server deselect. NTP Server Select Update Now to sync time. System Date Set date through pop-up calendar. System Time Set time. DST Tab Set the start and end time of daylight saving time by week or date. FIELD DESCRIPTION Enable...
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Page 29: Live Icon
FIELD DESCRIPTION From Set DST beginning date. (Always the second Sunday of March) If Mode = Week, set DST by month, number of week, day of week, and hours to be offset (i.e., March/the 2nd/Sunday/02:00:00) If Mode = Date, set DST by date according to popup calendar. - Page 30 FIELD DESCRIPTION Camera Name Enter a camera name for each channel using the popup keyboard. Click to display the color settings: Color • Channel number • Brightness • Hue • Saturation • Contrast Live Tab Name the camera and set up how the image displays (color, contrast, etc).
- Page 31 4. Adjust the brightness, hue, saturation, and contrast of the corresponding channel and select Ok. 5. Select another channel to adjust. When you are finished, select 6. The Live screen displays again. Main Monitor Tab This screen lets you determine in what order the cameras’ live video displays in the screen’s sections.
- Page 32 Video Blind (Masking) Tab You can mask off up to 4 rectangular areas in a single screen. No video records from those masked off areas; only a blank box/ rectangle displays. 1. From the Video Blind tab, select Setting for the channel you want to mask.
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Page 33: Record Icon
Record Icon Select the Record icon to display the Record screen. The Record screen configures how the files will be recorded. It has 5 tabs: Enable • Record Bitrate • Stamp • Recycle Record • Snap • Enable Tab Use this tab to determine if the selected camera will record video or audio, or both. - Page 34 FIELD DESCRIPTION Apply selections to all channels. Record Bitrate Tab This tab allows you to set the recorded file characteristics. You can set a channel to record at a higher quality or a lower frames per second. The resolution, frames per second, and maximum bitrate determine how large a recorded file will be.
- Page 35 Stamp Tab Use this tab to turn on (or off) a time stamp on your recorded video and to position the time stamp on the screen. FIELD DESCRIPTION Camera Name Check to display the channel name. Time Stamp Check to display the time on this channel. Position Move the date/time block to a different area of the screen...
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Page 36: Schedule Icon
Snap Tab (Snapshot) In this tab, the user can set the resolution/image quality level, time interval of snapshot, and the number of snapshot for one time. FIELD DESCRIPTION Resolution Snap Time Time interval between snapshots. Interval Snap Number Number of snapshots taken at one time. Schedule Icon Select the Schedule icon to display the Schedule screen. -
Page 37: Motion Tab
2. Select the ( ) icon to set 1-hour blocks you WANT that channel to record. 3. Select one-hour blocks to add to the recording setup. 4. When you have the schedule set up as you want it, select Apply. The configuration for that channel is now saved. - Page 38 1. Select a channel (1 ~ 8, or All) whose motion sensor recording schedule you want to set up. 2. Select the erase icon ( ) and click on the 1-hour recording blocks you DO NOT want that channel to record. 3.
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Page 39: Alarm Icon
Alarm Icon The UDVR system allows you to set parameters for various types of system alarms. Select the Alarm icon to display the Alarm screen. The Alarm screen is comprised of 4 icons: Sensor. Enable and name the type of sensor you choose for a •... - Page 40 FIELD DESCRIPTION Enable Check this to allow sensor operation on a specific channel. Type Normally Closed or Normally Open Name Name the alarm. Alarm Handling Tab This tab lets you set what triggers alarms and how long those alarms remain active. FIELD DESCRIPTION Holding Time...
- Page 41 snapshot, the buzzer sounds, etc), and indicates which cameras to start recording when triggered. It has three tabs: Alarm • To Record • To PTZ • Trigger - Channel X screen (Alarm Tab) FIELD DESCRIPTION Buzzer A buzzer sounds when an alarm is triggered if this selection is enabled.
- Page 42 FIELD DESCRIPTION Snap When enabled and an alarm is triggered, the system automatically takes a snapshot of the selected channel and stores it on the hard disk. To PTZ Set PTZ movement parameters Only applies if optional PTZ camera is added to the system.
- Page 43 Motion Icon Select the Motion icon to display the Motion screen. This screen has 2 tabs: Motion and Schedule. Motion Tab When a camera detects a motion, the system sounds a motion detection alarm and takes action according to presets from this screen.
- Page 44 FIELD DESCRIPTION Area Commonly called “motion masking,” a grid overlays a selected camera’s live video with task bar at the bottom. Mask off areas you want the motion detection to ignore. You can also determine motion sensitivity (block off ceiling fans, or the floor area if you have pets.) In this interface, drag the scrollbar to adjust the sensitivity value (1-8).
- Page 45 Schedule Tab Select Trigger for the camera you want to set. The Trigger screen for that channel displays. See page 41 for a detailed description of the trigger screen. Video Loss Icon If you lose video from a camera (someone cuts the cable), the system alerts you according to the presets from this screen.
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Page 46: Network Icon
Other Alarm Icon FIELD DESCRIPTION Alarm Type Select one of the following from the drop-down menu: • Hard Disk Full • Network Address Conflict • Disconnection • HDD Attenuation Warning • Disk Loss Buzzer The system emits 2 long beeps when an alarm occurs (Not available on all models.) Email When enabled and an alarm is triggered, the system... - Page 47 FIELD DESCRIPTION HTTP Port Default = 80. Server Port Default = 5000. Mobile Port Default = 5001. Obtain an Default = Checked IP Address Uncheck this option when you manually Automatically assign a static IP address. IP Address IP address of the device. Leave blank if Obtain an IP Address Automatically is checked.
- Page 48 FIELD DESCRIPTION Password Enter the set password. Test Click Test and it will check that the IP address and PPPOE information are valid. Sub-Stream Tab This screen sets the type of video you receive on your mobile device. FIELD DESCRIPTION Resolution Supports CIF Choice range = 1 - 6...
- Page 49 Email Tab This tab helps you set up how you receive email notifications. You may need to get this information from your internet or email service provider . (A G-mail account is a good option.) FIELD DESCRIPTION STMP Server Mail server address can be IP address and domain name (if domain name, confirm that the DNS setting is right, then it can be correctly resolved) e.g.: smtp.
- Page 50 FIELD DESCRIPTION Test Tests whether or not the current configuration is successful. WiFi Setup Tab Not Supported. DDNS Tab Use this tab to set up access to the DVR device through the internet if the DVR is connected directly to the internet. Not recommended if using P2P (standard) connection.
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Page 51: Users Icon
Selecting this icon brings up the User Management screen. This screen allows you to add and delete users and to change the passwords of existing users. The admin user does not have a password. Uniden strongly recommends that you add a password to the admin user account. - Page 52 General Tab FIELD DESCRIPTION User Name Provide a user name. Password Enter user’s password to the system Confirm Reenter user’s password Password User Type Normal or Advanced Binding PC MAC address of the PC allowed to access remotely. MAC Address PC MAC Computer’s unique hardware number.
- Page 53 • Log Search • Two Way Audio • Remote Login • System Setup • File Management • Shut Down • Disk Management • Live View (per camera) • Manual Record (per camera) • Playback (per camera) • Backup (per camera) • PTZ Control (per camera) • Remote Live View (per camera) Deleting a User...
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Page 54: Ptz Icon
3. Enter the fields and select OK. A confirmation screen displays. PTZ Icon Select the PTZ icon to display the PTZ screen. PTZ camera operations vary from camera to camera, and may or may not support all of these features. The Point/Tilt/Zoom icon configures an optional PTZ camera. - Page 55 FIELD DESCRIPTION Address PTZ device address Baud Rate PTZ device baud rate. Options are: 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 34800 57600 115200 230400 460800 921600 Protocol PTZ device standard communication protocols. Options are: PELCOP PELCOD LILIN MINKING NEON STAR VIDO DSCP VISCA SAMSUNG...
- Page 56 FIELD DESCRIPTION Preset Click on Setting to display the Preset - Channel x screen. Cruise Click on Cruise to display the Cruise - Channel x screen. Track Click on Setting to display the Tracking screen on the full screen for the selected channel. In the Preset column, select Setting for the channel you want to work with.
- Page 57 1. Click Setting. A pop-up toolbar displays in the bottom of live video. 2. Adjust PTZ to the appropriate location through toolbar buttons. 3. Select a number from the drop down Number list (No.) to assign to the Preset. 4. Click Save and the preset points are setting successfully. You can set a maximum of 128 preset points.
- Page 58 1. Select Add to add up to 8 cruise lines 2. Double-click one of the entries and the Cruise - Preset screen displays. 3. Select the Add Preset Point button. A popup field displays.
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Page 59: Advanced Icon
Track Screen Tracking controls display on the bottom of a live video screen for you to adjust the PTZ camera positions and set up preset points. Add preset point Delete the preset point Modify the selected Controls PTZ recording Start preset point tracks. -
Page 60: Search Icon
current system configuration to a USB drive to reload after your DVR has been reset. To Export DVR Configuration to USB Drive 1. Insert a USB drive in the middle USB slot on the BACK of the unit. 2. Go to Main Menu/Setup/Advanced/Import/Export. Select Export to copy the DVR configuration onto the USB drive. -
Page 61: Event Search Tab
of time to set that as the playback start time. Select ► to view that file. 3. The video plays back in full screen for that search from the time selected. Icons on the playback bar allow you to control the video. -
Page 62: File Management Tab
1. Select a date to search as well as indicate what channels you want to include in the search. Select Search. 2. A list of events for that camera displays, with the type of event listed. 3. Double-click the event to play back the video on full screen. File Management Tab Use this tab to play back recorded files and then keep or delete them. -
Page 63: Image Tab
2. A list of recorded files displays. Double click on a file to view it. Determine whether you want to keep the file or delete it, then stop the playback. 3. Select either Delete or Lock. A confirmation message displays. Image Tab The Image tab lets you set specific date/time parameters and then display the image from that date/time setting. -
Page 64: Backup Icon
FIELD DESCRIPTION Save Save the current image to a removable storage device. Save All Save all captured images to a removable storage device. (Maximum images saved = 2000.) BACKUP ICON Back up recorded files to a removable USB storage device. DO NOT use the USB slot on the front of the unit;... -
Page 65: Information Icon
It also provides Android and iOS QR codes to access the Uniden ProHD app for download. The Uniden ProHD app accesses the Device ID QR code during setup to add the device to the app. -
Page 66: Event Icon
Event Icon Select this icon to display the Event List screen. Use this screen to gather event information for various types of alarms during a specified time frame. Log Icon Select this icon to display the Log List screen. The Log List screen displays events that match specified criteria. -
Page 67: Network Icon
1. Select the Log icon and the Log List screen displays. 2. Enter start/end times and select what types of operations to search for. 3. Select Search and the system displays all events that fit those criteria. Network Icon Select this icon to display the Network screen. This screen displays existing network parameters for the system. -
Page 68: Online Users Icon
Online Users Icon Select this icon to display the Online User List screen. This screen provides information on any users currently connected to the DVR system. Exit Icon Select this icon to return to the Main Menu screen. DISK MANAGEMENT ICON Select this icon to view files on your hard drive and on a connected USB drive (if applicable). - Page 69 BUTTONS DESCRIPTION Refresh Recheck identifiable disks (hard drive, USB drive, etc.) Browse Displays file names and other information for the selected drive. Allows you to delete files. Format Deletes data on the selected hard disk (including locked fines and images.) 2.
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Page 70: Logoff Icon
LOGOFF ICON The Logoff icon lets you log out of the system. This does not shut down the system but only logs you (as a user) out of the system. When you select the Logoff icon, a confirmation screen displays. SHUT DOWN ICON Select the Shut Down icon save your data and changes and shut off the system. -
Page 71: Remote Access
REMOTE ACCESS You can also remotely access your UDVR system through Uniden's ProHD app for iOS or Android devices. Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play to download the free Uniden ProHD app. The app is designed to be self-explanatory. However, you can download the Uniden ProHD App manual from www.uniden.com if... -
Page 72: Firmware Updates
FIRMWARE UPDATES From time to time, Uniden may update its products' firmware to improve features, fix bugs, or otherwise improve the product. Uniden recommends checking for firmware updates periodically. Check for firmware updates if you have service issues; your firmware may be out of date. -
Page 73: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING After turning on, the DVR can not switch on normally. Possible reasons: The power supply is damaged. • Power cable is damaged. • Firmware is outdated. • The hard disk is damaged. • The DVR internal power board is damaged. •... - Page 74 There is no video input signal or the signal is too weak. • The DVR hardware is damaged. • Real-time image problems such as serious distortion of the image, color, or brightness, etc. Possible reasons: The DVR is not matched with the impedance of the monitor •...
- Page 75 There is audio signal in the surveillance window but no audio signal when playback Possible reasons: The audio option is not selected. • The corresponding channel is not connected with the video. • When the image appears as a blue screen, the playback will be intermittent.
- Page 76 No image or poor quality video when in Live view or when playing back recorded files. Possible reasons: Too much data is flowing on the network (too many users logged • into the system). The logged in user does not have permission to preview video. •...
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Page 77: Appendix A: Menu Structure
APPENDIX A: MENU STRUCTURE Click on Main Menu to view Right-click on the screen to view the Main Menu operations. System menus. SETUP Operation (page 25) * Italic text indicates tabs on screen. BASIC LIVE RECORD SCHEDULE ALARM NETWORK System Live Network Schedule... -
Page 78: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS UDVR45x4 UDVR85x4 UDVR85x8 System 4 Channel/ 8 Channel/ 8 Channel/ 4 Camera 4 Camera 8 Camera Pentaplex View, Record, Playback backup, Remote Monitoring # Channels Video In 4 BNC 8 BNC Video Out 1 BNC HDMI VGA Out Audio In Audio Out USB Ports 1 Front, 2 Back... - Page 79 UDVR45x4 UDVR85x4 UDVR85x8 System 4 Channel/ 8 Channel/ 8 Channel/ 4 Camera 4 Camera 8 Camera FW Upgrade USB, Internet Security Set by admin Time Sync NTP Server Recording Video H.264 Main Profile Compression Audio G.711 Compression Recording 720P, 960H Resolution Frame Rate NTSC:1-30 fps...
- Page 80 8 Channel/ 4 Camera 4 Camera 8 Camera CONNECTIVITY Connection Uniden Cloud-based P2P server Supported OS Windows Remote SW Uniden ProHD (iOS and Android) Internet Explorer (Windows) Email With Snapshot Notification SmartPhone, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet support DDNS No-IP.com Network...
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Page 81: Compliance
UDVR45x4 UDVR85x4 UDVR85x8 System 4 Channel/ 8 Channel/ 8 Channel/ 4 Camera 4 Camera 8 Camera 1.0 Lux w/o IR LED; 0 Lux w/ IR LED Illumination Video Output Cable BNC/Power Cable Length 100ft Power 12V, 500mA Power <6W Consumption Operating -4⁰... -
Page 82: One-Year Limited Warranty
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 & craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. - Page 83 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 conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit &...
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