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BCD436HP and BCD536HP Owner's Manual ©2014 Uniden America Corporation Printed in Vietnam U01UB375ZZA(0)
BCD436HP and BCD536HP Owner's Manual ©2014 Uniden America Corporation Printed in Vietnam U01UB375ZZA(0)
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... What You Hear 4 Create Favorites Lists 4 Avoid Transmissions 4 Replay Transmissions 5 Record Transmissions 5 Main Features 5 Included With Your Scanner 8 BCD436HP 8 BCD536HP 9 INSTALLING Your Scanner 9 Power Related Issues 9 Connecting an Optional Antenna 9 Connecting an Extension Speaker 9 Base Station 10 Vehicle Installation 11 Mounting... 13 Mounting Using ISO Technique 14 Connecting DC Cable with Orange Wire 14 Using Internal Batteries (BCD436HP Only 14 Using Rechargeable Batteries 15 Understanding the Memory 15 Favorites Lists 15 Systems 16 Trunking Sites 16 Departments...
... What You Hear 4 Create Favorites Lists 4 Avoid Transmissions 4 Replay Transmissions 5 Record Transmissions 5 Main Features 5 Included With Your Scanner 8 BCD436HP 8 BCD536HP 9 INSTALLING Your Scanner 9 Power Related Issues 9 Connecting an Optional Antenna 9 Connecting an Extension Speaker 9 Base Station 10 Vehicle Installation 11 Mounting... 13 Mounting Using ISO Technique 14 Connecting DC Cable with Orange Wire 14 Using Internal Batteries (BCD436HP Only 14 Using Rechargeable Batteries 15 Understanding the Memory 15 Favorites Lists 15 Systems 16 Trunking Sites 16 Departments...
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... Firmware 17 Updating the Database 17 SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 18 TURN ON THE SCANNER 18 Keypad and Knob Controls 19 BCD536HP 19 BCD436HP 20 COMMON CONTROLS (BCD436HP and BCD536HP 22 Set Your Location and Range 24 Set Location 24 Set Range 24 Understanding Range 24 Edit Location 25 Selecting Service ...Band Defaults 32 Auto Shutoff 32 Set Clock 32 Replay Options 33 Restore Options 33 See Scanner Information 33 Keypad Lock (BCD436HP Only 33 Wi-Fi Setup (BCD536HP Only 33 Wi-Fi OPTIONS 34 KEY CONCEPTS 34 Quick Keys 34 Favorites List Quick Keys 34 System Quick Keys 35 Search...
... Firmware 17 Updating the Database 17 SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 18 TURN ON THE SCANNER 18 Keypad and Knob Controls 19 BCD536HP 19 BCD436HP 20 COMMON CONTROLS (BCD436HP and BCD536HP 22 Set Your Location and Range 24 Set Location 24 Set Range 24 Understanding Range 24 Edit Location 25 Selecting Service ...Band Defaults 32 Auto Shutoff 32 Set Clock 32 Replay Options 33 Restore Options 33 See Scanner Information 33 Keypad Lock (BCD436HP Only 33 Wi-Fi Setup (BCD536HP Only 33 Wi-Fi OPTIONS 34 KEY CONCEPTS 34 Quick Keys 34 Favorites List Quick Keys 34 System Quick Keys 35 Search...
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BCD536HP 90 Program SAME 73 Weather Alert Priority 73 Weather Scan 74 Change Channel 74 Attenuation 74 Intermediate Frequency Exchange 74 Replay the Last Transmissions 74 ... 81 Type II Special Status Bits 82 Weather Channels 83 CTCSS Frequencies 85 DCS Codes 86 Reverse List 86 Repeater Frequency List 87 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - BCD436HP 88 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS -
BCD536HP 90 Program SAME 73 Weather Alert Priority 73 Weather Scan 74 Change Channel 74 Attenuation 74 Intermediate Frequency Exchange 74 Replay the Last Transmissions 74 ... 81 Type II Special Status Bits 82 Weather Channels 83 CTCSS Frequencies 85 DCS Codes 86 Reverse List 86 Repeater Frequency List 87 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - BCD436HP 88 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS -
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...systems. Because there are so many different kinds of communications going on specific types of that scramble their communications; Introduction The Uniden BCD536HP and BCD436HP are some communications that the public is made possible by combining the rich radio system database from RadioReference.com with... Uniden's patented radio system selection methods to correctly identify and monitor only nearby systems. How Does the Home Patrol® Work? ...
...systems. Because there are so many different kinds of communications going on specific types of that scramble their communications; Introduction The Uniden BCD536HP and BCD436HP are some communications that the public is made possible by combining the rich radio system database from RadioReference.com with... Uniden's patented radio system selection methods to correctly identify and monitor only nearby systems. How Does the Home Patrol® Work? ...
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...the batteries in most vehicles. 7 Search Avoids - You can scan Favorites Lists and Systems by assigning them to start searching. DIN-E and ISO Vehicle Mountable (BCD536HP Only) - 100 Quick Keys - Lets you when a SAME weather alert is transmitted on a NOAA weather channel. Built-in any Search mode or Close ... keys to quick keys. You can also set a weather channel as a priority channel. Quick Search - Allows you to 250 frequencies in Battery Charger (BCD436HP only) - Lets your scanner alert you include Custom Search ranges during scan operation. 3 Search Keys -
...the batteries in most vehicles. 7 Search Avoids - You can scan Favorites Lists and Systems by assigning them to start searching. DIN-E and ISO Vehicle Mountable (BCD536HP Only) - 100 Quick Keys - Lets you when a SAME weather alert is transmitted on a NOAA weather channel. Built-in any Search mode or Close ... keys to quick keys. You can also set a weather channel as a priority channel. Quick Search - Allows you to 250 frequencies in Battery Charger (BCD436HP only) - Lets your scanner alert you include Custom Search ranges during scan operation. 3 Search Keys -
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Included With Your Scanner Accessories included in the box are: BCD436HP USB Connection Cable 3 X AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries microSD card (installed) Swivel Belt Clip (attached) SMA-BNC Antenna Adaptor Rubber Antenna BCD536HP AC Power Adapter Cigarette Lighter Power Cord USB Connection Cable microSD card (installed) Wi-Fi Dongle DIN-E sleeve (optional accessory) DC Cord with Orange Wire Mounting Bracket with screw and foot Telescopic Antenna BCD436HP 8
Included With Your Scanner Accessories included in the box are: BCD436HP USB Connection Cable 3 X AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries microSD card (installed) Swivel Belt Clip (attached) SMA-BNC Antenna Adaptor Rubber Antenna BCD536HP AC Power Adapter Cigarette Lighter Power Cord USB Connection Cable microSD card (installed) Wi-Fi Dongle DIN-E sleeve (optional accessory) DC Cord with Orange Wire Mounting Bracket with screw and foot Telescopic Antenna BCD436HP 8
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...that receives power when you turn on your scanner's display will see threaded, metric machine screw holes on the headlights. Using Internal Batteries (BCD436HP Only) You can take advantage of another approach to connect all the power, audio, antenna, and any doubt about your experience and ...suggest that if you have any other cables or wires, to determine the best and correct approach. Uniden does not supply these screws. It does not actually represent the Uniden scanner or your scanner using three alkaline or rechargeable AA batteries. Replace the cover. Mounting Using ISO...
...that receives power when you turn on your scanner's display will see threaded, metric machine screw holes on the headlights. Using Internal Batteries (BCD436HP Only) You can take advantage of another approach to connect all the power, audio, antenna, and any doubt about your experience and ...suggest that if you have any other cables or wires, to determine the best and correct approach. Uniden does not supply these screws. It does not actually represent the Uniden scanner or your scanner using three alkaline or rechargeable AA batteries. Replace the cover. Mounting Using ISO...
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...your scanner to your PC like an additional drive. 5. Next, in its firmware through Sentinel. Turn on . From time to time, Uniden will install to improve existing functionality, add new features, or address issues found in Sentinel, select UPDATE/Update Master HPDB. 3. Use the...PC. 7. Open the drive folder and Double-click setup.exe in each update, see: • http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP, or • http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP. Updating the Database 1. Select Mass Storage. 2. Updating the firmware takes just a few minutes and is easily ...
...your scanner to your PC like an additional drive. 5. Next, in its firmware through Sentinel. Turn on . From time to time, Uniden will install to improve existing functionality, add new features, or address issues found in Sentinel, select UPDATE/Update Master HPDB. 3. Use the...PC. 7. Open the drive folder and Double-click setup.exe in each update, see: • http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP, or • http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP. Updating the Database 1. Select Mass Storage. 2. Updating the firmware takes just a few minutes and is easily ...
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BCD536HP 1. Rotate the SQ knob counter-clockwise all the way then clockwise until the noise stops, then one notch more . See Setting the Clock. To begin ... SQ clockwise until the noise stops, then one notch more . 6. SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER TURN ON THE SCANNER Scroll Control Func Menu BCD536HP Squelch Volume BCD436HP For Model Number Procedure BCD436HP 1. Press the scroll control again to turn on the backlight. 3. If the screen is too dark, tap to close the volume level...
BCD536HP 1. Rotate the SQ knob counter-clockwise all the way then clockwise until the noise stops, then one notch more . See Setting the Clock. To begin ... SQ clockwise until the noise stops, then one notch more . 6. SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER TURN ON THE SCANNER Scroll Control Func Menu BCD536HP Squelch Volume BCD436HP For Model Number Procedure BCD436HP 1. Press the scroll control again to turn on the backlight. 3. If the screen is too dark, tap to close the volume level...
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Press to review Avoids in current system in Scan mode. Key Avoid Zip Serv Rang BCD436HP Operation • Press to return to previous mode in Menu mode. • Press to toggle Channel/Frequency Avoid status in Receive/Hold modes. • Press ...
Press to review Avoids in current system in Scan mode. Key Avoid Zip Serv Rang BCD436HP Operation • Press to return to previous mode in Menu mode. • Press to toggle Channel/Frequency Avoid status in Receive/Hold modes. • Press ...
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COMMON CONTROLS (BCD436HP and BCD536HP) System Department Channel Menu Replay/Record • Press Func then System to start Scan mode. • Press to enter System Pause for 2 seconds then hold ...
COMMON CONTROLS (BCD436HP and BCD536HP) System Department Channel Menu Replay/Record • Press Func then System to start Scan mode. • Press to enter System Pause for 2 seconds then hold ...
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... current for use Add Current dB Channels from your scan range setting plus the programmed range of Service Types and their general descriptions. (BCD536HP) Press the Serv button. (BCD436HP) Press Func then the Zip/Services button. information included, the range setting will not add the other channels included that extra 10 mile...
... current for use Add Current dB Channels from your scan range setting plus the programmed range of Service Types and their general descriptions. (BCD536HP) Press the Serv button. (BCD436HP) Press Func then the Zip/Services button. information included, the range setting will not add the other channels included that extra 10 mile...
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When the menu item you select options to the right, press 6>. The currently-selected menu item is highlighted, press E/yes or the scroll control to the left for down and left , press To exit all menus and return to 64 characters. To move the cursor to set up to the previous mode, press Avoid. Data Naming Name any Favorites List, System, Site, Department, Channel, Location, Custom Search, Recording Session, Tone-Out, or SAME group using up and use the scanner. To move the cursor to select it. Rotate right for up a level, press Menu. Navigating the Menus The ...
When the menu item you select options to the right, press 6>. The currently-selected menu item is highlighted, press E/yes or the scroll control to the left for down and left , press To exit all menus and return to 64 characters. To move the cursor to set up to the previous mode, press Avoid. Data Naming Name any Favorites List, System, Site, Department, Channel, Location, Custom Search, Recording Session, Tone-Out, or SAME group using up and use the scanner. To move the cursor to select it. Rotate right for up a level, press Menu. Navigating the Menus The ...
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... on for the System. Auto (For vehicle use ) - If the orange wire is Off. Allows you press . Set Upside-Down (BCD536HP Only) - Set Dimmer (BCD436HP Only) High, Middle, or Low Set Dimmer (BCD536HP Only) Manual (For non-vehicle use ) + Polarity - Contrast 1-15 Display Unit ID - This setting controls the displays contrast. High, Middle...
... on for the System. Auto (For vehicle use ) - If the orange wire is Off. Allows you press . Set Upside-Down (BCD536HP Only) - Set Dimmer (BCD436HP Only) High, Middle, or Low Set Dimmer (BCD536HP Only) Manual (For non-vehicle use ) + Polarity - Contrast 1-15 Display Unit ID - This setting controls the displays contrast. High, Middle...
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3-Line Display On View the Battery Level (BCD436HP Only) To view the battery level (in the upper right of the display. Press the scroll control again to close the battery level or let it disappear after 10 seconds. A Look at the small numbers in volts) press the scroll control and look at the Display Scan Mode Searching 28
3-Line Display On View the Battery Level (BCD436HP Only) To view the battery level (in the upper right of the display. Press the scroll control again to close the battery level or let it disappear after 10 seconds. A Look at the small numbers in volts) press the scroll control and look at the Display Scan Mode Searching 28
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... Scan or Search direction. Displays and blinks if the battery is low. (BCD436HP Only) Displays if the Close Call Priority feature is on the right indicates the quick key is connected. (BCD536HP Only) Displays when connected in Access Point mode. (BCD536HP Only) Displays to the quick key. Displays when you turn SQ. Displays...
... Scan or Search direction. Displays and blinks if the battery is low. (BCD436HP Only) Displays if the Close Call Priority feature is on the right indicates the quick key is connected. (BCD536HP Only) Displays when connected in Access Point mode. (BCD536HP Only) Displays to the quick key. Displays when you turn SQ. Displays...
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... Tone. Set Step 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, or 100 kHz. Enter the day. 32 Off, Level 1-15, or Auto Battery Option (BCD436HP Only) Set Battery Save. Adjust Key Beep Battery Option BCD436HP Only Band Defaults Auto Shutoff Set Clock Replay Options Restore Options See Scanner Information Keypad Lock... (BCD436HP Only) Adjust Key Beep Allows you to Settings and press E/yes. Set Charge Time. 1-14 (hours). Set Day. Off, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 min, 1, 2, 3 hours. ...
... Tone. Set Step 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, or 100 kHz. Enter the day. 32 Off, Level 1-15, or Auto Battery Option (BCD436HP Only) Set Battery Save. Adjust Key Beep Battery Option BCD436HP Only Band Defaults Auto Shutoff Set Clock Replay Options Restore Options See Scanner Information Keypad Lock... (BCD436HP Only) Adjust Key Beep Allows you to Settings and press E/yes. Set Charge Time. 1-14 (hours). Set Day. Off, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 min, 1, 2, 3 hours. ...
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... user data. Enter the minute. Rename Session. The scanner has two different Wi-Fi connection modes - Set Minute. See Replaying Transmissions. Wi-Fi Setup (BCD536HP Only) The Wi-Fi dongle allows you to default. Set Replay Duration 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, or 240 sec. the ...user data (full reset) or reset just scanner settings to set a password. Reset User Settings Will only reset all weather event records. Keypad Lock (BCD436HP Only) The only keys/knobs that work when the keypad is in use, the firmware version, and scanner serial number. In a few cases, ...
... user data. Enter the minute. Rename Session. The scanner has two different Wi-Fi connection modes - Set Minute. See Replaying Transmissions. Wi-Fi Setup (BCD536HP Only) The Wi-Fi dongle allows you to default. Set Replay Duration 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, or 240 sec. the ...user data (full reset) or reset just scanner settings to set a password. Reset User Settings Will only reset all weather event records. Keypad Lock (BCD436HP Only) The only keys/knobs that work when the keypad is in use, the firmware version, and scanner serial number. In a few cases, ...
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Press the number key(s) assigned to the System then E/yes. Select a System Quick Key in a Different List - In BCD536HP, you can turn on and off . Select a System Quick Key in the Current List - Press the number key(s) assigned to the Favorites List then ./no ,... to the Favorites List then press E/yes. Press Channel to enable or disable System 3. Toggle Display Modes Hold on and off . 3-Line Display O 53 In BCD436HP, you can turn 3-Line Display on any channel and press Func then 9(DISP). Example: ./no , then the number key (2 digits) assigned to the System. Selecting...
Press the number key(s) assigned to the System then E/yes. Select a System Quick Key in a Different List - In BCD536HP, you can turn on and off . Select a System Quick Key in the Current List - Press the number key(s) assigned to the Favorites List then ./no ,... to the Favorites List then press E/yes. Press Channel to enable or disable System 3. Toggle Display Modes Hold on and off . 3-Line Display O 53 In BCD436HP, you can turn 3-Line Display on any channel and press Func then 9(DISP). Example: ./no , then the number key (2 digits) assigned to the System. Selecting...
