Uniden America UB335 Users manual
BC340CRS
OWNERS
INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
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MODEL:BCD996T
FCCID:AMWUB335
Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following.
IMPORTANT!
This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the
radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The
Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a
federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone
transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them. 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.
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by
Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by
this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product.
EARPHONE WARNING!
You can use an optional 32 Ω stereo headset or earphone with this
scanner. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset might be
potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the phone jack is
monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset.
Set the speaker volume to a comfortable level before plugging in either a
monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32 Ω).
Otherwise, you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing
damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the volume
control or squelch control setting. This is particularly true for the type of
earphone that is placed in the ear canal.
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Precautions
Precautions
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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
®
and Bearcat®are registered trademarks of Uniden America
Corporation.
Other trademarks used throughout this manual are the property of their
respective holders.
Important: If you use the supplied AC adapter to power the scanner but
have not installed batteries in the scanner, never turn the scanner off by
disconnecting the AC adapter or unplugging it from the AC outlet. This
might corrupt the scanner’s memory. Always use POWER to turn the
scanner off before disconnecting AC power.
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Precautions
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This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This scanner generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the scanner on
and off, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Scanning Legally
Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups,
including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government
agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations,
pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers.
It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive.
However, there are some transmissions that you should never
intentionally listen to. These include:
• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of
telephone signal transmission)
• Pager transmissions
• Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions
According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are
subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to,
using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you have
the consent of a party to the conversation (unless such activity is
otherwise illegal). This scanner has been designed to prevent the
reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of
scrambled transmissions.
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The FCC Wants You to Know
The FCC Wants You to Know
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This is done to comply with the legal requirement that scanners be
manufactured so they are not easy to modify to pick up these
transmissions. Do not open your scanner’s case to make any
modifications that could allow it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to
monitor. Modifying or tampering with your scanner’s internal components
or using it in a way other than as described in this manual could
invalidate your warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. In
some areas, mobile and/or portable use of this scanner is unlawful or
requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. It is also illegal in many
areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with the duties of public
safety officials by traveling to the scene of an incident without
authorization.
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The FCC Wants You to Know
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Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
General Use
• Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power.
• If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel.
• Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that
key entry.
Location
• Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the
kitchen or bathroom.
• Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or
vents.
• If the scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move it
or its antenna away from the source of the noise. If possible, a higher
elevation might provide better reception.
• Also try changing the height or angle of the antenna.
Cleaning
• Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning.
• Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent.
• To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be
careful not to rub the LCD window.
• Do not use excessive amounts of water.
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 might be receiving a birdie.
Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the
scanner. Press L/O to lock out the channel.
Resetting the Scanner (Clearing all Memories)
To reset the scanner to factory defaults, turn off the scanner. Then, while
holding down 2, 9, and HOLD, turn on the scanner. All scanner memory
contents are erased.
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One-Year Limited Warranty
One-Year Limited Warranty
Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty
service.
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.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall
terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original
retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not
maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as
part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold
by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone
other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction
covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or
parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F)
installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the
Operating Guide 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 repair the defect and return it to you without charge for
parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred
by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of
this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE
SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND
IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY
NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING
BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR
PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the
above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you might also have other rights which vary from state to state. This
warranty is void outside the United States of America.
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One-Year Limited Warranty
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If,
after following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that
the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its
original packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a note
describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should
be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor
at:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central,
Monday through Friday
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