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...;1 Work? ...4 What You Do ...4 What You Hear in the United States ...5 What Else Can HomePatrol‐1 Do? ...5 Create Favorites Lists ...5 Avoid Transmissions...5 Replay Transmissions ...5 Record Transmissions ...5 Use GPS Input...5 Updating HomePatrol‐1 Firmware...6 Updating the HomePatrol‐1 Database...6 HOMEPATROL‐1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 7 Hardware ...7 Base Unit ...7 Main Screen ...8 Main Screen Overview ...8 HOMEPATROL‐1 OPERATIONS ...11 Start‐Up Wizard ...11 Selecting Channels to Monitor...11 Change Location...12 Select Service Types ...12 Set Range ...12...
...;1 Work? ...4 What You Do ...4 What You Hear in the United States ...5 What Else Can HomePatrol‐1 Do? ...5 Create Favorites Lists ...5 Avoid Transmissions...5 Replay Transmissions ...5 Record Transmissions ...5 Use GPS Input...5 Updating HomePatrol‐1 Firmware...6 Updating the HomePatrol‐1 Database...6 HOMEPATROL‐1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 7 Hardware ...7 Base Unit ...7 Main Screen ...8 Main Screen Overview ...8 HOMEPATROL‐1 OPERATIONS ...11 Start‐Up Wizard ...11 Selecting Channels to Monitor...11 Change Location...12 Select Service Types ...12 Set Range ...12...
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... Favorites Lists...18 Using Favorites Lists to Monitor Special Services 18 OTHER FEATURES...19 Avoid/Unavoid Transmissions...19 How to Set the Avoid Default Value 19 How to Avoid a Transmission...19 Replay...20 Record ...21 Weather ...22 Monitoring Weather Channels ...22 Monitoring Weather Alerts...22 Displaying Unit IDs ...22 Using HomePatrol‐1 with an Accessory GPS Receiver 23 Connecting Your GPS to HomePatrol‐1 23 Setting Up GPS ...23 HOMEPATROL‐1 AND SENTINEL SOFTWARE 24...
... Favorites Lists...18 Using Favorites Lists to Monitor Special Services 18 OTHER FEATURES...19 Avoid/Unavoid Transmissions...19 How to Set the Avoid Default Value 19 How to Avoid a Transmission...19 Replay...20 Record ...21 Weather ...22 Monitoring Weather Channels ...22 Monitoring Weather Alerts...22 Displaying Unit IDs ...22 Using HomePatrol‐1 with an Accessory GPS Receiver 23 Connecting Your GPS to HomePatrol‐1 23 Setting Up GPS ...23 HOMEPATROL‐1 AND SENTINEL SOFTWARE 24...
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... separation between the scanner and the receiver This device complies with Part 15 of the volume or squelch setting. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of this product. Part 15 Information This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for cellular telephone use an optional 32Ω stereo headset or earphone with the instructions, may be able to radio communications. Otherwise...
... separation between the scanner and the receiver This device complies with Part 15 of the volume or squelch setting. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of this product. Part 15 Information This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for cellular telephone use an optional 32Ω stereo headset or earphone with the instructions, may be able to radio communications. Otherwise...
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...;1 manual reflects changes made possible by download at http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol. 3 Set your HomePatrol‐1 to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather channels and monitor weather alerts. Uniden's HomePatrol‐1 is made in firmware update 2.02 and later. Simply turn it is in a standby state or when it on features added in the Extreme Upgrade, see the separate manual available by combining the rich radio...
...;1 manual reflects changes made possible by download at http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol. 3 Set your HomePatrol‐1 to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather channels and monitor weather alerts. Uniden's HomePatrol‐1 is made in firmware update 2.02 and later. Simply turn it is in a standby state or when it on features added in the Extreme Upgrade, see the separate manual available by combining the rich radio...
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... List Support - sounds an alert when a unit triggers their emergency status (on unlocking and using HomePatrol Sentinel software: Per‐channel delay - If you enter the city, that range increases to alert becomes active. Unit ID Tagging - Shorter delays improve overall scanning speed. Better location precision for most named cities and counties. 4 sounds a programmable alert when a channel set your zip code, HomePatrol‐1 searches...
... List Support - sounds an alert when a unit triggers their emergency status (on unlocking and using HomePatrol Sentinel software: Per‐channel delay - If you enter the city, that range increases to alert becomes active. Unit ID Tagging - Shorter delays improve overall scanning speed. Better location precision for most named cities and counties. 4 sounds a programmable alert when a channel set your zip code, HomePatrol‐1 searches...
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... range from the database, Favorites Lists and Avoids, etc. Use GPS Input HomePatrol‐1 works with an accessory GPS receiver to the recording. Appendix C provides a list of service types and a brief description of the transmissions you don't). Avoid Transmissions You can replay that the public is in the United States Your HomePatrol‐1 receiver has over 10,000 police, fire, ambulance, business, utility, and other agencies set...
... range from the database, Favorites Lists and Avoids, etc. Use GPS Input HomePatrol‐1 works with an accessory GPS receiver to the recording. Appendix C provides a list of service types and a brief description of the transmissions you don't). Avoid Transmissions You can replay that the public is in the United States Your HomePatrol‐1 receiver has over 10,000 police, fire, ambulance, business, utility, and other agencies set...
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... your PC using the supplied USB cable and select "Mass Storage". Refer to Sentinel. Simply connect your HomePatrol‐1 to your current profile to HomePatrol‐1 Sentinel Software Help files for that profile when you installed on your current profile, save it to Sentinel first. Then, in its operation. HomePatrol‐1 operates on ‐screen prompts. If you will be saved. Updating the firmware takes just...
... your PC using the supplied USB cable and select "Mass Storage". Refer to Sentinel. Simply connect your HomePatrol‐1 to your current profile to HomePatrol‐1 Sentinel Software Help files for that profile when you installed on your current profile, save it to Sentinel first. Then, in its operation. HomePatrol‐1 operates on ‐screen prompts. If you will be saved. Updating the firmware takes just...
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.... Moves HomePatrol‐1 to a Favorites list. Button Squelch Range Atten (Attenuation) GPS Help Definition Sets how strong a signal must be before HomePatrol‐1 stops on your location and systems' locations. Small range settings result in an area where there are not available for a specific element. Provides access to ON, the status indicator turns red. Displays Help text. Reduces signal interference if you lock a transmission level. When AC power is set to...
.... Moves HomePatrol‐1 to a Favorites list. Button Squelch Range Atten (Attenuation) GPS Help Definition Sets how strong a signal must be before HomePatrol‐1 stops on your location and systems' locations. Small range settings result in an area where there are not available for a specific element. Provides access to ON, the status indicator turns red. Displays Help text. Reduces signal interference if you lock a transmission level. When AC power is set to...
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... selected. After 5 seconds, the screen shows the number of the actions listed previously except Avoid transmissions. Running the Startup Wizard 1. HomePatrol‐ 1's screen turns white during PC connection. When connected to Autorun. Once the software is activated and Cancel changes to Monitor HomePatrol‐1 operations revolve around the ability for firmware and radio data updates. 4. When channel selection completes, Other Options is installed, click Close when prompted. If...
... selected. After 5 seconds, the screen shows the number of the actions listed previously except Avoid transmissions. Running the Startup Wizard 1. HomePatrol‐ 1's screen turns white during PC connection. When connected to Autorun. Once the software is activated and Cancel changes to Monitor HomePatrol‐1 operations revolve around the ability for firmware and radio data updates. 4. When channel selection completes, Other Options is installed, click Close when prompted. If...
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... Service Types menu displays. HomePatrol‐1 searches frequency bands for a total of service types and their definitions. Change Location There are five ways to change your exact coordinates, enter them . Scroll through the Main Menu/Manage Favorites Lists screens. (Refer to BUILDING FAVORITES LISTS later in 1 mile increments. That entry turns orange. Tapping Range from the Radio Control bar or selecting Set Range from the Menu screen: Enter Zip Code. Select Favorites Lists...
... Service Types menu displays. HomePatrol‐1 searches frequency bands for a total of service types and their definitions. Change Location There are five ways to change your exact coordinates, enter them . Scroll through the Main Menu/Manage Favorites Lists screens. (Refer to BUILDING FAVORITES LISTS later in 1 mile increments. That entry turns orange. Tapping Range from the Radio Control bar or selecting Set Range from the Menu screen: Enter Zip Code. Select Favorites Lists...
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... a quick guide to . Customizing Your Monitoring Experience HomePatrol‐1 has many options that you don't care to listen to these settings individually. No single menu lets you tap Mute. To set this manual for detailed information.) Selecting Nationwide Systems Some systems contain information about common channels used nationwide. Menu/Set Your Location Enter Zip Code Enter City Auto Locate Manual Location Input Set Up GPS Set Range Save Location Review Location/Use Location Menu...
... a quick guide to . Customizing Your Monitoring Experience HomePatrol‐1 has many options that you don't care to listen to these settings individually. No single menu lets you tap Mute. To set this manual for detailed information.) Selecting Nationwide Systems Some systems contain information about common channels used nationwide. Menu/Set Your Location Enter Zip Code Enter City Auto Locate Manual Location Input Set Up GPS Set Range Save Location Review Location/Use Location Menu...
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... this ... Tap to turn Automatic Gain Control on the top left of the HomePatrol‐1 unit. How to decrease it. Tap to restore all default settings, delete all settings to return all avoid lists, favorites lists, recordings, log files, and weather event records. Tap + to monitoring. Tap to their default values. Default Mode Battery Power - Adjusting Screen Tap Volumes You can increase or decrease the levels. 15 Reset User Settings - Note that AGC...
... this ... Tap to turn Automatic Gain Control on the top left of the HomePatrol‐1 unit. How to decrease it. Tap to restore all default settings, delete all settings to return all avoid lists, favorites lists, recordings, log files, and weather event records. Tap + to monitoring. Tap to their default values. Default Mode Battery Power - Adjusting Screen Tap Volumes You can increase or decrease the levels. 15 Reset User Settings - Note that AGC...
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... Options screen displays. Tap Default Avoid to toggle the setting between Temporary and Permanent. Tap Listen to return to normal reception or Back to return to monitoring transmissions.) The Main screen displays after a selection is acceptable; An Avoided dialog box displays, indicating that that transmission level has been avoided according to see the Review Avoid List screen. HomePatrol...
... Options screen displays. Tap Default Avoid to toggle the setting between Temporary and Permanent. Tap Listen to return to normal reception or Back to return to monitoring transmissions.) The Main screen displays after a selection is acceptable; An Avoided dialog box displays, indicating that that transmission level has been avoided according to see the Review Avoid List screen. HomePatrol...
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... also tap and hold Avoid on any submenu pop‐up , the Review Avoid List displays. Go to display the Review Avoid List.) To unavoid all transmissions have just heard. The Avoid Options screen displays. A Replay screen displays the system/department/channel of HomePatrol‐1's connection to the Advanced Menu. Tap Yes to replay the transmissions or No to return to play the...
... also tap and hold Avoid on any submenu pop‐up , the Review Avoid List displays. Go to display the Review Avoid List.) To unavoid all transmissions have just heard. The Avoid Options screen displays. A Replay screen displays the system/department/channel of HomePatrol‐1's connection to the Advanced Menu. Tap Yes to replay the transmissions or No to return to play the...
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... GPS Detected screen displays. The only time you to set HomePatrol‐1 formats to automatically enable/disable channels based on the Radio Control bar) menu allows you will use or ignore GPS input. Tap and hold the GPS button on the current location. Connecting Your GPS to HomePatrol‐1 NOTE: Uniden's GPS Accessory Cable (BWZG1844001) is when you want to continue using the last set your coordinates' display format, change is required to connect an accessory GPS receiver to HomePatrol. Connect HomePatrol...
... GPS Detected screen displays. The only time you to set HomePatrol‐1 formats to automatically enable/disable channels based on the Radio Control bar) menu allows you will use or ignore GPS input. Tap and hold the GPS button on the current location. Connecting Your GPS to HomePatrol‐1 NOTE: Uniden's GPS Accessory Cable (BWZG1844001) is when you want to continue using the last set your coordinates' display format, change is required to connect an accessory GPS receiver to HomePatrol. Connect HomePatrol...
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... version is not already on. Select Mass Storage. HomePatrol‐1 begins initial setup procedures. 25 How to locate this file, download the latest version from http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol. Sentinel will automatically notify you have not already installed HomePatrol‐1 Sentinel software, follow these procedures. Use the USB cable to connect HomePatrol‐1 to the PC. Sentinel software installation should begin immediately.
... version is not already on. Select Mass Storage. HomePatrol‐1 begins initial setup procedures. 25 How to locate this file, download the latest version from http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol. Sentinel will automatically notify you have not already installed HomePatrol‐1 Sentinel software, follow these procedures. Use the USB cable to connect HomePatrol‐1 to the PC. Sentinel software installation should begin immediately.
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... the power button down for Avoided channels. My HomePatrol-1 won 't stop on . HomePatrol-1 stops on . Weather monitoring won 't turn on any channels. Hold the power button down long off. Adjust antenna. Move the unit to an area with other users. 26 Verify that the batteries are operating from external power only, with batteries not installed, or if battery power becomes too low when operating from batteries. Adjust the antenna. Move to a different location. My HomePatrol-1 won 't work . Recording and...
... the power button down for Avoided channels. My HomePatrol-1 won 't stop on . HomePatrol-1 stops on . Weather monitoring won 't turn on any channels. Hold the power button down long off. Adjust antenna. Move the unit to an area with other users. 26 Verify that the batteries are operating from external power only, with batteries not installed, or if battery power becomes too low when operating from batteries. Adjust the antenna. Move to a different location. My HomePatrol-1 won 't work . Recording and...
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... on the battery itself). Connect external power to a power source (AC or DC). HomePatrol‐1 sounds a Battery Low beep every five seconds. HomePatrol‐1 calculates the time required to completely recharge these batteries and displays it is not, enter another time and tap Accept. When the values are low. Connect HomePatrol to prevent data loss." How to the previous screen without changing the settings. HomePatrol recharges the batteries while it...
... on the battery itself). Connect external power to a power source (AC or DC). HomePatrol‐1 sounds a Battery Low beep every five seconds. HomePatrol‐1 calculates the time required to completely recharge these batteries and displays it is not, enter another time and tap Accept. When the values are low. Connect HomePatrol to prevent data loss." How to the previous screen without changing the settings. HomePatrol recharges the batteries while it...
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... Out Jack - 2.5 mm (Stereo Type) - 600 ohm for Audio Output DC Power Jack - Jack - Appendices Appendix A: HomePatrol‐1 Specifications Display Touch Panel Controls/Switches External Jacks/Slots Internal Speaker Power Requirements Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Size (mm) Weight Accessories Standard 3.5-inch Hi Color LCD (65K) with backlight QVGA 320 X 240 (3.5 inch) LCD with Touch Panel Power On/Off Volume Control Reset Switch ANT. Cigarette Lighter type) AA size NiMH Rechargeable Battery (2300mAh X 4) Rubber antenna (SMA type) USB cable (USB A to...
... Out Jack - 2.5 mm (Stereo Type) - 600 ohm for Audio Output DC Power Jack - Jack - Appendices Appendix A: HomePatrol‐1 Specifications Display Touch Panel Controls/Switches External Jacks/Slots Internal Speaker Power Requirements Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Size (mm) Weight Accessories Standard 3.5-inch Hi Color LCD (65K) with backlight QVGA 320 X 240 (3.5 inch) LCD with Touch Panel Power On/Off Volume Control Reset Switch ANT. Cigarette Lighter type) AA size NiMH Rechargeable Battery (2300mAh X 4) Rubber antenna (SMA type) USB cable (USB A to...
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..., television and broadcast radio operations. Military operations, e.g., range control, air-to -Hospital communications and patient reports. User-defined service types (available when programming using Sentinel or a registered version of firmware v2 or later. Available for use to identify team frequencies for racing events. 33 Fire dispatch, including combined fire/ambulance dispatch. Fireground, tactical and on -scene, surveillance and specific subagency communications. All common...
..., television and broadcast radio operations. Military operations, e.g., range control, air-to -Hospital communications and patient reports. User-defined service types (available when programming using Sentinel or a registered version of firmware v2 or later. Available for use to identify team frequencies for racing events. 33 Fire dispatch, including combined fire/ambulance dispatch. Fireground, tactical and on -scene, surveillance and specific subagency communications. All common...
