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 into the modem jack on the back.
Scanner to Scanner
Plug the scanner end of the supplied remote interface
cables into the remote ports on the right sides of each of
the two scanners. When connecting the cable to your
scanner, make sure the label side of the cable is facing
forward.
SmartScan Mode
You can automatically download frequencies, from the
Uniden National Frequency Database server. After
connecting the scanner to a modem using the Scanner to
PC or Scanner to External Modem steps (see page 38),
turn the radio off. Press and hold
REMkey and turn the
radio on.
1.The following screen appears. (SmartScan Mode) To
select SmartScan mode, press or .
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							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 line busy message“No Answer”:Receive No Answer message from modem“Error End”:Quit access line by server“Timeout”:Non data receive time out
NOTE:If the scanner does not displayLoading(see
step 7), disconnect the access by pressing . Then, make
sure the modem is connected properly, and try again.
NOTE:If the scanner’s display locks up or does not work
properly after you connect power, you need to turn the
scanner off then on again.
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							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 phone line. This will prevent you from dialing to the
server.
Menu for SmartScan
Press key, Prog Lock appears in the display. And
you can change several parameters used for SmartScan
whenever you press .
Transfer speed 300, 1200, 2400, (9600), 14400 bps
Flow control setting (Xon/Xoff), RTS/CTS, Off
Dial type (TONE), PULSE
Program Lock
SmartScanner will overwrite frequencies that you have
already programmed into your scanner. To save the
previously programmed frequencies, you can lock out
specific banks prior to calling the database as follows:
1.After you enter your zip code, press .
2.With the phone number on the display, press .
appears in the display.
3.Press the bank numbers using the 1-9 and 0 key (for
bank 10) that you wish to lock out from programming so
that they will not be overwritten during the download.
4.Press again. The zip code is displayed.
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							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 licenses or
digital radio systems (which are not included in the dataset
as they cannot be monitored), we cannot guarantee that
you will receive every active public safety frequency in your
area.
If you find any flaws in your data and you would like to offer
suggestions, please e-mail them to us at
[email protected] mail them to us at
SmartScanner National Database, P.O. Box 610428,
Newton Highlands, MA 02468. Due to the volume of mail
we receive, you may not receive a reply.
The SmartScanner database downloads frequency to the
scanner using the following order:
1.All licenses within your zip code.
2.All licenses within your community (with more than one
zip code)
3.All your county licenses (such as County Sheriff)
4.All the licenses for all the communities within your
county (in random order).
5.Statewide licenses (such as Highway Patrol, state
forestry, DOT, but not trunking)
6.National licenses (such as common ambulance, marine,
and Family Radio Service channels).
Look at the web sitesUniden.comandTrunktracker.com
for further information. The downloads are not available
through the Internet at this time.
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							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 download of frequencies
from an adjacent county, lock those banks you wish to
keep, shut the scanner off, turn it back on again and
enter the SmartScanner download mode. Then enter a
zip code from a community within the adjacent county.
4.The SmartScanner editors used their best efforts to
delete digital and MDT (mobile data terminal) computer
records from the database; however, it would be
impossible to delete them all. Therefore, you may hear
some non-voice transmissions on the frequencies
downloaded into your scanner. If not, then you should
lock these frequencies out or delete them by entering a
new frequency or entering 0, .
5.The database will be updated every 6 to 12 months at
a minimum.
Clone Mode
You can clone the frequency data of oneSC200scanner to
another. After connecting the two scanners, using the
Scanner to Scanner steps (See page 39), make sure the
scanners are turned off. On each scanner, press and hold
REMkey and turn the radio on.
1.On each scanner, press . Or press or
until this screen is displayed on both scanners. Then
press . (Clone Mode)
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							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 to flash.
When the data transfer is completed, displays.
If the data transfer is not successful, the following error
message will appear.
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							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 pack, observing the
proper polarity. (TheREDwire should be on the upper
side as you plug it in.) Although the plug is keyed to
reduce the chance of inserting it in wrong, make sure
the wires are in the correct position before pushing it in
all the way.DO NOT FORCE THE PLUG.
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							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 high-moisture environments
such as the kitchen or bathroom.

Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating
elements or vents.

Do notplug the scanner into an outlet controlled by a
wall switch as prolonged periods without power will
cause scanner memory loss.
Cleaning

Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning.

Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent.

To prevent scratches,do notuse abrasive cleaners or
solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window.

Do notuse excessive amounts of water.
Repairs
Do notattempt any repair. The scanner contains no
serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service
Center or take it to a qualified repair technician.
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