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... BC-RH96 7 Using the Mounting Bracket 7 Using Hook and Loop Material 9 BC-RH96 Connections 10 Connecting Cables 11 Remote Head and Scanner Power 11 Control Cable 11 Data Port Cable - For Handy Scanner 23 Control Limitations 24 Serial Operation Precautions 24 Initialize Memory (Reset 25 Using the Cable Clamp 25 Specifications 26 One Year Limited Warranty 26 © 2007 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, TX 76155 All Rights Reserved Menu Mode 18 Setting the BC-RH96 LCD Contrast 18 Setting Mobile Options 19 Mobile Default Key...
... BC-RH96 7 Using the Mounting Bracket 7 Using Hook and Loop Material 9 BC-RH96 Connections 10 Connecting Cables 11 Remote Head and Scanner Power 11 Control Cable 11 Data Port Cable - For Handy Scanner 23 Control Limitations 24 Serial Operation Precautions 24 Initialize Memory (Reset 25 Using the Cable Clamp 25 Specifications 26 One Year Limited Warranty 26 © 2007 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, TX 76155 All Rights Reserved Menu Mode 18 Setting the BC-RH96 LCD Contrast 18 Setting Mobile Options 19 Mobile Default Key...
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... BCD996T scanner. The BC-RH96 provides the following features: ● It controls all the functions of your Uniden mobile or handy scanner (with the exception of the scanner's power control.) ● It gives you three shortcut keys that you get more out of your mobile scanner's Close Call and Alert LED signals. Introduction Your Bearcat BC-RH96 Remote Head helps you can assign to your scanner's most often used operations...
... BCD996T scanner. The BC-RH96 provides the following features: ● It controls all the functions of your Uniden mobile or handy scanner (with the exception of the scanner's power control.) ● It gives you three shortcut keys that you get more out of your mobile scanner's Close Call and Alert LED signals. Introduction Your Bearcat BC-RH96 Remote Head helps you can assign to your scanner's most often used operations...
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... cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. These limits are designed to part 15 of the following measures: ● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ● Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit...
... cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. These limits are designed to part 15 of the following measures: ● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ● Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit...
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... Owner's Manual. ● A set of pocket-sized Quick Reference Configuration cards for convenient setup and usage. ● A Self Adhesive Cable Clamp If any of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at (800) 297-1023. Supplied are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of the above items are : ● The BC-RH96 Remote Head unit. ● A steel mounting bracket with essential components and accessories to get you connect the Remote...
... Owner's Manual. ● A set of pocket-sized Quick Reference Configuration cards for convenient setup and usage. ● A Self Adhesive Cable Clamp If any of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at (800) 297-1023. Supplied are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of the above items are : ● The BC-RH96 Remote Head unit. ● A steel mounting bracket with essential components and accessories to get you connect the Remote...
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...using a scanner is legal in your vehicle. Ignoring this installation concern may decide on a different approach. Using the Mounting Bracket For most . If you route power and remote cables they do not interfere with any holes, be the easiest method of mounting. Check local laws to use...might be behind the mounting surface before making any existing cables or other location. Be sure to perform properly. Important: AVOID AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONES. Mounting the BC-RH96 The following two mounting methods are suggestions used by most vehicles, the supplied bracket will be it...
...using a scanner is legal in your vehicle. Ignoring this installation concern may decide on a different approach. Using the Mounting Bracket For most . If you route power and remote cables they do not interfere with any holes, be the easiest method of mounting. Check local laws to use...might be behind the mounting surface before making any existing cables or other location. Be sure to perform properly. Important: AVOID AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONES. Mounting the BC-RH96 The following two mounting methods are suggestions used by most vehicles, the supplied bracket will be it...
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BC-RH96 Connections Note: Connect the Remote Cable and route it through the channel. 1 DC IN 13.8V 2 REMOTE Always route both cables through the cable channel as shown. Then connect the DC Power Cable and route it through the channel. 3 4 10 1 DC Power Input Jack 2 To Remote Cable Mini-Plug 3 Cable Routing Guides 4 Data Port (for firmware updates)
BC-RH96 Connections Note: Connect the Remote Cable and route it through the channel. 1 DC IN 13.8V 2 REMOTE Always route both cables through the cable channel as shown. Then connect the DC Power Cable and route it through the channel. 3 4 10 1 DC Power Input Jack 2 To Remote Cable Mini-Plug 3 Cable Routing Guides 4 Data Port (for firmware updates)
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... the mini-plug into the jack in a convenient socket on your vehicle. Route the cable through 11 To connect a power lead permanently, obtain a barrel connector 5.5 mm diameter, with a center pin 2 mm diameter and wire it with BC-RH96) Remote Head and Scanner Power To provide power to an extra fuse block terminal of the Remote Head. Control Cable The ten-foot supplied Control Cable has a stereo miniplug on one end and a scanner serial connector on...
... the mini-plug into the jack in a convenient socket on your vehicle. Route the cable through 11 To connect a power lead permanently, obtain a barrel connector 5.5 mm diameter, with a center pin 2 mm diameter and wire it with BC-RH96) Remote Head and Scanner Power To provide power to an extra fuse block terminal of the Remote Head. Control Cable The ten-foot supplied Control Cable has a stereo miniplug on one end and a scanner serial connector on...
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... end to -date firmware. 12 Important: For best operation, be sure to keep the cable correctly positioned. Data Port Cable - When doing so, be sure your scanner always has the latest firmware. Be sure the cable does not interfere with your target scanner. Firmware Updates The Remote Head has a data port (see BC-RH96 Connections)so you can update the firmware using the data transfer cable provided with controls, operation of this port on your PC...
... end to -date firmware. 12 Important: For best operation, be sure to keep the cable correctly positioned. Data Port Cable - When doing so, be sure your scanner always has the latest firmware. Be sure the cable does not interfere with your target scanner. Firmware Updates The Remote Head has a data port (see BC-RH96 Connections)so you can update the firmware using the data transfer cable provided with controls, operation of this port on your PC...
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... the card diagrams. Even though the scanners have more than one scanner, be sure to turn off power to the BC-RH96 before switching target scanners. To assist you connect the BC-RH96 to the scanner, the Remote Head automatically changes the functionality of its controls to match the operation of pocket-sized Quick Reference Cards are provided. Control Configuration Guides The BC-RH96 lets you remotely operate the following scanners: ● BCT15 Mobile Scanner ● BCD996T Mobile Scanner ●...
... the card diagrams. Even though the scanners have more than one scanner, be sure to turn off power to the BC-RH96 before switching target scanners. To assist you connect the BC-RH96 to the scanner, the Remote Head automatically changes the functionality of its controls to match the operation of pocket-sized Quick Reference Cards are provided. Control Configuration Guides The BC-RH96 lets you remotely operate the following scanners: ● BCT15 Mobile Scanner ● BCD996T Mobile Scanner ●...
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Make sure that the Remote Control cable is automatically replaced with the scanner's initial display. $%4* 5ECPPGT 7PEQPPGEVGF 16 The LCD displays the following screens (your target scanner and set its Baud Rate to the highest setting. If the BC-RH96 remains on the scanner, this display is properly connected, and rotate the VOL control clockwise past OFF until it clicks. Operation Apply power to your version number may be different than...
Make sure that the Remote Control cable is automatically replaced with the scanner's initial display. $%4* 5ECPPGT 7PEQPPGEVGF 16 The LCD displays the following screens (your target scanner and set its Baud Rate to the highest setting. If the BC-RH96 remains on the scanner, this display is properly connected, and rotate the VOL control clockwise past OFF until it clicks. Operation Apply power to your version number may be different than...
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...TGOQVGJGCF you that power is connected to a BCT15 scanner, press F + VOL control to change the brightness level on either the Remote Head or the target scanner, the level changes on both devices at the same time. (This function is not available on the Remote Head, repeatedly press the VOL control. QHHVJG5ECPPGT Setting the BC-RH96 Backlight To adjust the backlight brightness level...
...TGOQVGJGCF you that power is connected to a BCT15 scanner, press F + VOL control to change the brightness level on either the Remote Head or the target scanner, the level changes on both devices at the same time. (This function is not available on the Remote Head, repeatedly press the VOL control. QHHVJG5ECPPGT Setting the BC-RH96 Backlight To adjust the backlight brightness level...
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.... The LCD contrast changes with each level. The default is level 8. 3. Rotate the knob from the Menu Mode, press [SCAN], [HOLD], or [L/O]. ● To re-enter the Menu Mode, turn the Remote head off then on while holding [MENU] while turning on , press [MENU] to a previous menu, press [MENU]. ● To exit from Contrast 1 through Contrast 15. You see the Remote Head Menu screen. 4GOQVG*GCF/GPW...
.... The LCD contrast changes with each level. The default is level 8. 3. Rotate the knob from the Menu Mode, press [SCAN], [HOLD], or [L/O]. ● To re-enter the Menu Mode, turn the Remote head off then on while holding [MENU] while turning on , press [MENU] to a previous menu, press [MENU]. ● To exit from Contrast 1 through Contrast 15. You see the Remote Head Menu screen. 4GOQVG*GCF/GPW...
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... Default Key Emulation Mobile Default Key Assigment Key ORIGINAL Key Operation BCD996T BCT15 [F1] [PRI] [POL/DOT] [F] [WX] [HP/BT] [F3] [GPS] [GPS] 19 The screen shows Set Key Assign. Scroll to the desired key (F1 Key, F2 5GNGEV#EVKQP &GHCWNV-G[ Key, or F3 Key) and ( /GPW-G[ press the rotary knob ( .1-G[ to highlight Mobile Option, then press the rotary knob. . The Default selection associates the F Keys on the Remote...
... Default Key Emulation Mobile Default Key Assigment Key ORIGINAL Key Operation BCD996T BCT15 [F1] [PRI] [POL/DOT] [F] [WX] [HP/BT] [F3] [GPS] [GPS] 19 The screen shows Set Key Assign. Scroll to the desired key (F1 Key, F2 5GNGEV#EVKQP &GHCWNV-G[ Key, or F3 Key) and ( /GPW-G[ press the rotary knob ( .1-G[ to highlight Mobile Option, then press the rotary knob. . The Default selection associates the F Keys on the Remote...
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... Tone-Out Tone Out Standby Mode CC Band Menu Close Call Band Setting Menu Settings Menu Settings Menu Brdcst Scrn Menu..........Broadcast Screen Band Menu Search L/O Menu Review L/O List Details about each of the operations of the F keys listed above can be found in the respective Owner's Manual for F1, F2, or F3. The following list applies to the BCT15 and BCD996T. The Default Option table only applies to all four scanners (mobile and handy type...
... Tone-Out Tone Out Standby Mode CC Band Menu Close Call Band Setting Menu Settings Menu Settings Menu Brdcst Scrn Menu..........Broadcast Screen Band Menu Search L/O Menu Review L/O List Details about each of the operations of the F keys listed above can be found in the respective Owner's Manual for F1, F2, or F3. The following list applies to the BCT15 and BCD996T. The Default Option table only applies to all four scanners (mobile and handy type...
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... select it. 4. The Default selection associates the F Keys on the Remote Head exactly the same as the corresponding F Key on a Mobile scanner or a function on a Handy scannerH. Press the rotary knob again. 3. andy Default Key Emulation Default Handy Option Key Assigment Key ORIGINAL Key Operation BR330T BCD396T [F1] Custom Search [F] CC Only [F3] Tone-Out F Key column applies to the BC-RH96 F keys. 21 The screen shows Set Key Assign .
... select it. 4. The Default selection associates the F Keys on the Remote Head exactly the same as the corresponding F Key on a Mobile scanner or a function on a Handy scannerH. Press the rotary knob again. 3. andy Default Key Emulation Default Handy Option Key Assigment Key ORIGINAL Key Operation BR330T BCD396T [F1] Custom Search [F] CC Only [F3] Tone-Out F Key column applies to the BC-RH96 F keys. 21 The screen shows Set Key Assign .
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... Function mode. Miscellaneous Volume Settings - For Handy Scanner While it is possible to configure the BC-RH96 rotary FUNC control as volume, it is best to have a situation that a very slight movement of the VOL control results in a sudden and loud increase in all cases. 23 It is possible to configure the VOL control as a volume control. Turning the Auto-Release off (the default setting) means...
... Function mode. Miscellaneous Volume Settings - For Handy Scanner While it is possible to configure the BC-RH96 rotary FUNC control as volume, it is best to have a situation that a very slight movement of the VOL control results in a sudden and loud increase in all cases. 23 It is possible to configure the VOL control as a volume control. Turning the Auto-Release off (the default setting) means...
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... BC-RH96. Operation Power control Wired and On-Air Clone Upside Down Display Backlight Scanner Control Key Lock Operation No Close Call & Alert LED Scanner Type All All Mobile Handy Handy Handy Serial Operation Precautions The BCT15 and the BCD996T have a 9-pin serial connection in the back designed for use with serial operations in use the UASD programming software, disconnect the BC-RH96 front cable first. 24 For example, if you connect a 9-pin serial cable to your PC to the special serial jack...
... BC-RH96. Operation Power control Wired and On-Air Clone Upside Down Display Backlight Scanner Control Key Lock Operation No Close Call & Alert LED Scanner Type All All Mobile Handy Handy Handy Serial Operation Precautions The BCT15 and the BCD996T have a 9-pin serial connection in the back designed for use with serial operations in use the UASD programming software, disconnect the BC-RH96 front cable first. 24 For example, if you connect a 9-pin serial cable to your PC to the special serial jack...
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... scanner. Initialize Memory (Reset) Using the Cable Clamp To reset the BC-RH96 to your target scanner. Note that the remote Cable will not come out of Handy scanner. 25 This helps assure that once done, there is provided to assist you to safely route the Remote Cable With the unit off power during reset, the process starts again when you turn off , press and hold the following keys and turn...
... scanner. Initialize Memory (Reset) Using the Cable Clamp To reset the BC-RH96 to your target scanner. Note that the remote Cable will not come out of Handy scanner. 25 This helps assure that once done, there is provided to assist you to safely route the Remote Cable With the unit off power during reset, the process starts again when you turn off , press and hold the following keys and turn...
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... sale. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original retail owner, this warranty, (E) used as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used in materials and craftsmanship with 26 WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original user shall terminate and be free from defects in any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired...
... sale. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original retail owner, this warranty, (E) used as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used in materials and craftsmanship with 26 WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original user shall terminate and be free from defects in any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired...
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... to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to return it. The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with a new or refurbished unit. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by the owner's manual for this exclusion or...
... to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to return it. The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with a new or refurbished unit. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by the owner's manual for this exclusion or...