Uniden Bc9000xlt Wideband Scanner Owners Manual

Using Auto Recording
The Auto Recording feature allows you to automatically tape record
activity from any channel of your scanner. When scanning stops on the
assigned channel, the recorder records the broadcast.
Before using the Auto Tape feature, connect the scanner to a tape
recorder. (See page 6.)
Use these keys:
1. Presss.
2. When the scanner stops on a
channel you want to record,
pressm, then pressx.
Note:You can also select the channel manually.
To select other channels for recording, repeat steps...

When scanning stops on a channel that displays “Record”, the channel
will automatically be recorded.
To deselect a channel so that it is not recorded:
1. Display the assigned channel
on your screen.
2. Pressx.
“Record” disappears on the
display to indicate that channel
will not be recorded.
Viewing Scanner Status Information
This feature lets you quickly review the settings for several features of the
BC9000XLT. Use these keys:
In Scan Mode:
1. Pressm.
2. Press and holdufor two
seconds. You hear two...

In Search Mode:
1.Presshto stop the search.
2. Press and holdufor two
seconds.
You hear two beeps, then the
status information scrolls across
the display.
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Bank C ch 72
HI–CUT:OFF
Bank C ch 72
RECORD :OFF
Bank C ch 72
DIMMER : BRIGHT
5 . 0KHz ch 230
NFM 46.0550MHz
5 . 0KHz ch 10
MODE:NFM
5.0KHz
ch 10
HI–CUT:OFF
5.0KHz
ch10
DIMMER:BRIGHT
5 . 0KHz ch10
TURBO SRCH: ON
Bank C ch 72
CTCSS:OFF 000.0 

Use these keys forDisplay LightandHi-Cut
Display Light
The Display Light has three settings: BRIGHT, DIM, and OFF.
1. Pressf.
2. Press the setting.
Example: Press#.
Using Hi-Cut
To Turn HI-CUT ON or OFF:
1. Pressf.
2. Press“.
You can turn HI-CUT on or off while searching or scanning.
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COUNT         AUX          STATUS
SCAN
SRCMANUAL
AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
HOLD
LIMIT MEM SHIFT
LINEEXT SP
PRI   TURBO        CTCSS             DATA
BRI             DIM             OFF
AM            NFM            WFM
5KHz...

CTCSS Operation
This section applies only if you are installing and using an optional
CTCSS Tone Board with your scanner.
Installing the CTCSS Board
Installing the CTCSS Tone Board is a simple procedure, and requires only
a few minutes following the steps below.
CAUTION:
Be sure to turn the scanner off and disconnect the power
cord before attempting to open the scanner.
1. Remove the five screws from the top cover.
2. Carefully lift the cover up from the back of the unit and turn it to
the left - being...

4. Align the pins on the
CTCSS Board with
the sockets on the
mother board. Make
sure they gostraight
into the sockets.
The 4 pin socket is
toward the front of the
scanner.
The 3 pin socket is
toward the back of
the scanner.
5. Gently push straight
down on the CTCSS
Board until the pins
are fully seated in
the sockets.
6. Carefully replace the cover and the five screws.
Note:The tabs on the cover hook under the front part of the
chassis.
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To speaker
(Inside Top
Cover)CTCSS Board installed
3 pins4 pins 

Using CTCSS
The CTCSS (ContinuousToneControlSquelchSystem) feature allows
squelch to be broken during scanning only when a CTCSS Tone is
received.
To program a channel for CTCSS, use these keys:
1. Pressm.
2. PressP.
3. PressK.
4. Enter the channel number.
5. Pressh.
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COUNT         AUX          STATUS
SCAN
SRCMANUAL
AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
HOLD
LIMIT MEM SHIFT
LINEEXT SP
PRI   TURBO        CTCSS             DATA
BRI             DIM             OFF
AM            NFM            WFM
5KHz      12.5 KHz...

6. Use the Rotary Tuner to select
a tone frequency. (Seepage 49
for a list of tone frequencies.)
7. Presseto program the
frequency.
After programing the frequency,
the scanner returns to step three.
Continue programming CTCSS
frequencies , or pressm
to exit.
To Change the CTCSS Tone Frequency
1. Pressm.
2. Find the channel and CTCSS
Tone Frequency you want to
change.
3. PressP.
4. PressK.
5. Enter the current channel
number.
6. Pressh.
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67 . 0Hz ch 72
854.2875MHz
67 . 0Hz ch 72
854.2875MHz
Select chan...

7. Use the Rotary Tuner to select
a new frequency. (See below
for a list of CTCSS tone
frequencies.)
8. Presse.
After programming the frequency, the
scanner returns to step four. Continue
programming CTCSS frequencies, or
pressmto exit.
Note:To remove a CTCSS Tone Frequency, from a channel, program
the frequency as “00.0.”
CTCSS Tone Frequencies
000.
0®67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.782.585.4 88.5 91.5
94.8 97.4 100.
0103.
5107.
2110.
9114.
8118.
8123.
0127.
3131.
8
136.
5141.
3146.
2151.
4156.
7162.
2167....

Care and Maintenance
General Use
Write down the programmed channels/frequencies in case of a memory
loss.
Firmly press each scanner key so that you hear the entry tone.
Location
If strong interference or electrical noise is received, move the scanner.
Also, a higher antenna location usually results in better reception.
Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments, such as a kitchen
or bathroom.
Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or
vents.
Do not plug the...