Uniden BC 50XL - Manual (Page 7)

CAUTION: Because of inherent fimtiafions. (squid crystal displays should not be
supjeot la extremas of temperature or humtdity. if the unit is exposed to
temperatures below
i'- or above + f- k I40^F}, the display
may temporartly to functton properly, and in sojt )® ca.se.? permanent
damage may resatJ. It is, therefore, recommended that the radio not be sub-
¡ected to extreme cor^ditions. such asa closed automobile in direct sunlighi or
continuous sub-iero temperatures.
OPERATION
N oiai that you are familiai' with the controls and their iunctions, you are ready
to use your scanrier, The following instructions illustrate the operation oí your
Uniden-^' Bearcar* 50XL. Please read each section thoroughly before a item pt-
mg to prograrn your scanner Each section explains a function and then shows
the key strokes involved in that function.
NOTE: tt you krtow the exacJ frequencies you wtsh to scan, proceed with the
• PROGRAMING" section. If you do riof know the frequencies (i.e.. police, fire,
weather, etc.} you wish to scan, check with your dealer. Uniden also makes
frequencies avatlable m its Betty Bearcat Frequency Directory and Locai Fre­
quency List. See the order forms packed with yout unit.
KEYPAD LOCK
Located on the front of Ihe unii is the keypad lock switch. This switch turns
the keypad on or off. Whenever you operate your scanner, this switch musi
be in the "ON" position in order for the keypad to work. After all programing
and operations are complete, turn this switch to the "OFF" position to avoid
any misprograming or accidental entry.
PnOQRÂMiNÛ YOUR SCANNER
Turn the unit on and Press I MANUAin key to remove scan mode, then press
the Ijj key Jolloweo by Ihe [^^MANUA^ key. This will bring the scanner to
charinei 1 ir> the manual mode Press tiie number keys for the desired frequency.
Remember to press the key whenever there is 0 decimal point in the frequency.
A decimal point is indicated in Ihe frequency as a " —" As each Key is pressed.,
the display wi11 show that digit. If you forger the previous digits pressed, press
the rRfviTwl key to review the frequency at any time to confirm thal it is
correct. Pieas the key to enter that number into channel 1 Press the
I^ANUA^ key to advance to channel 2.
1. To program 162.550 into channel 1:
□
□HC
ï
IQL
l
IED H
(Final zeros to ihe right of the decimal polnl will be entered automatically.)