Uniden Sc200 Vhf Uhf Scanner Owners Manual

Scanner to External Modem
Plug the scanner end of the supplied remote interface cable
into the remote port on the right side of your scanner. When
connecting the cable to your scanner, make sure the label
side of the cable is facing forward. Plug the other end of the
cable (DB-9 serial connector) into the external modem. You
may need a DB-9 to DB-25 null modem adapter, available at
most computer stores. Of course, make sure your external
modem is turned on. Make sure that you have a phone line
plugged...

2.The following screen appears.
3.Before starting the frequency download, you must enter
your zip code.
Using the keypad, enter the ZIP code for the area you
will be using your scanner. For example if your ZIP code
is 75021.
4.Press key, the ZIP code is stored into memory. The
dial-in telephone number appears in the display.
Note: If you want to prevent some banks from being over-
written by the frequency download, go to Program Lock.
(See page 42)
5.Press key. The scanner dials to the database
server.
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6.If the connection is successful, the scanner starts
clearing the memory. And during that period,
will appear for 12 seconds.
7.After clearing the memory is over, the scanner starts
downloading the frequency.
8.will be displayed when your downloading is
completed.
9.To start the scanner, you must turn the unit off/on.
If downloading is not successful, one of the following error
messages will appear.
“Modem Err”:Modem Access Error“No Carrier”:Receive No Carrier message from modem“Busy”:Receive Telephone...

NOTE: The number preprogrammed into your scanner for
downloading frequencies is 1-900-225-4822. There is a $0.99
per minute charge for using the SmartScan database.
The frequencies in the SmartScan database are updated, at a
minimum, every 6 to 12 months. To get current frequencies, as
well as special /sporting event frequencies, regularly update
your scanner by using SmartScan.
NOTE: If you are unable to dial a“900”number, check with
your local phone company to find out if you have a“900”block
on your...

5.Press . The phone number appears.
6.Press to place the call.
Transfer Speed
You can choose the following transfer speeds.
300,1200,2400,(9600),14400 bps 9600 is the default.
Press to exit.
Flow Control
You can choose the following flow control settings.
Xon/Xoff is the default. The initial display appears.
Press for RTS/CTS,
Press again for non flow control.
Press when desired setting is displayed and Flow
Control is set.
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Dial Type
You can choose the Dial Type setting.
Tone is set as a default.
You can change it to PULSE by pressing .
SMARTSCANNER TIPS
There are literally hundreds of thousands of public safety
radio licenses in the United States. The editors of the
Uniden National Frequency Database have poured over
these records to provide you with the most accurate
possible download of frequencies for whichever area of the
country you desire. Because of the volume of data, and
because some systems operate on expired...

A few notes about the frequency download order:
1.The scanner fills up less than its allotted 200 channels if
there are not more than 200 of the above types of
licenses in your area.
2.If there are more than 200 of the above listed types of
licenses, or you have locked-out some banks prior to the
download using the Program Lock feature, the scanner
may run out of memory locations and you may not, for
example, receive part or all of your county, state or
nationwide data.
3.If you wish to also receive a...

2.Determine the scanner that has the frequency data that
you want to transfer. This one must be set up as the
“Master Unit”, and the other must be set as the“Slave
Unit”.
3.On the scanner that is the”Master Unit”, press the
or key until appears in the display.
4.On the scanner that is the”Slave Unit”, press the
or key until appears in the display.
5.Press the key on both scanners. The data
transfer is started from the Master Unit to the Slave Unit.
During the data transfer, and characters
will continue...

Care and Maintenance
Replacing the Battery Pack
1. Turn the On-Off/Volume Control OFF.
2. Turn the scanner over
so you are looking at
the back. If the belt
clip is attached,
remove it by taking out
the two screws.
3. Press in on the ribbed
area and slide the
battery cover down and
off.
4. Carefully unplug the battery pack and lift it out of the
case. You may need to exert slight pressure toward the
top of the scanner as you slide the battery pack out of
the case.
5. Carefully plug in the new battery...

6. Insert the battery pack
by placing the bottom
in the case first. Make
sure it is seated within
the case before
replacing the battery
cover.
7. Replace the battery
cover by putting the
two tabs in the
corresponding opening
and sliding it upward
until it locks in place.
Location

If strong interference or electrical noise is received,
relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the
source of the noise. A higher elevation, if possible, may
provide better reception.

Do notuse the scanner in...