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.... 5,870,405; 5,649,050; 5,630,011; 5,581,656; 5,517,511; 5,491,772; 5,247,579; Or call our Customer Service line at www.HomePatrol‐1.com or www.uniden.com. Worth, Texas. This product uses one or more of Uniden America Corporation, Ft. HomePatrol is under license from Digital Voice Systems, Inc. (DVSI). © 2011...
.... 5,870,405; 5,649,050; 5,630,011; 5,581,656; 5,517,511; 5,491,772; 5,247,579; Or call our Customer Service line at www.HomePatrol‐1.com or www.uniden.com. Worth, Texas. This product uses one or more of Uniden America Corporation, Ft. HomePatrol is under license from Digital Voice Systems, Inc. (DVSI). © 2011...
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...;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...
...;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...
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... ...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 Manage Profiles ...24 Manage Favorites Lists...24 Manage Databases...24 Create New...
... ...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 Manage Profiles ...24 Manage Favorites Lists...24 Manage Databases...24 Create New...
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Share Favorites Lists...24 Manage Firmware Updates ...24 Installing Sentinel...24 How to Install HomePatrol‐1 Sentinel Software 25 TROUBLESHOOTING...26 BATTERY AND POWER INFORMATION...27 Recharging the Batteries...27 Appendices...29 Appendix A: HomePatrol‐1 Specifications 29 Appendix B: Band Coverage...31 Appendix C: Services Types...33 iii
Share Favorites Lists...24 Manage Firmware Updates ...24 Installing Sentinel...24 How to Install HomePatrol‐1 Sentinel Software 25 TROUBLESHOOTING...26 BATTERY AND POWER INFORMATION...27 Recharging the Batteries...27 Appendices...29 Appendix A: HomePatrol‐1 Specifications 29 Appendix B: Band Coverage...31 Appendix C: Services Types...33 iii
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... so that is subject to the following two conditions: This device may be able to your authority to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of the volume or squelch setting. If this radio when altered to Know IMPORTANT!
... so that is subject to the following two conditions: This device may be able to your authority to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of the volume or squelch setting. If this radio when altered to Know IMPORTANT!
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...; Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other than as the scanner is done to comply with the legal requirement that scanners be waterproof. Liquid Exposure Warning Uniden does not represent this unit to be manufactured so they are not easy to modify to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. To...
...; Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other than as the scanner is done to comply with the legal requirement that scanners be waterproof. Liquid Exposure Warning Uniden does not represent this unit to be manufactured so they are not easy to modify to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. To...
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... that requires no user programming. Simply turn it on . This functionality is turned on , enter your HomePatrol‐1 to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather channels and monitor weather alerts. WHAT IS THE HOMEPATROL‐1? Uniden's HomePatrol‐1 is the first digital TrunkTracker IV Communications Receiver that can quickly find local systems even...
... that requires no user programming. Simply turn it on . This functionality is turned on , enter your HomePatrol‐1 to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather channels and monitor weather alerts. WHAT IS THE HOMEPATROL‐1? Uniden's HomePatrol‐1 is the first digital TrunkTracker IV Communications Receiver that can quickly find local systems even...
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...all unavoided radio traffic, even if the channel is 20 miles from Uniden. Shorter delays improve overall scanning speed. Better location precision for trunked radio systems across most zip and postal codes in HomePatrol‐1's database. Emergency Alert - sounds a programmable alert ... features, many advanced features available by purchasing a registration key from the center of the city. Become part of the HomePatrol‐1 family by www.radioreference.com, this database contains radio system information including frequencies, trunked talk groups, and geographic ...
...all unavoided radio traffic, even if the channel is 20 miles from Uniden. Shorter delays improve overall scanning speed. Better location precision for trunked radio systems across most zip and postal codes in HomePatrol‐1's database. Emergency Alert - sounds a programmable alert ... features, many advanced features available by purchasing a registration key from the center of the city. Become part of the HomePatrol‐1 family by www.radioreference.com, this database contains radio system information including frequencies, trunked talk groups, and geographic ...
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... associated transmissions from the database, Favorites Lists and Avoids, etc. These recording sessions are so many different kinds of them . 5 Your HomePatrol‐1 cannot receive agencies that list. You can save them to monitor weather alerts while it is locked out from 30 seconds to avoid... (ignore). A Word About HomePatrol‐1 Profiles When you entered your zip code the first time, you always receive the most accurate location setting possible. While you can...
... associated transmissions from the database, Favorites Lists and Avoids, etc. These recording sessions are so many different kinds of them . 5 Your HomePatrol‐1 cannot receive agencies that list. You can save them to monitor weather alerts while it is locked out from 30 seconds to avoid... (ignore). A Word About HomePatrol‐1 Profiles When you entered your zip code the first time, you always receive the most accurate location setting possible. While you can...
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...that profile when you return and all your settings will be creating a profile for detailed information about profiles. Updating HomePatrol‐1 Firmware From time to time, Uniden will be saved. If you did not install Sentinel software, refer to improve existing functionality, add new features, or... address issues found in this manual. Simply connect your HomePatrol‐1 to the extreme features, then select "Mass Storage"....
...that profile when you return and all your settings will be creating a profile for detailed information about profiles. Updating HomePatrol‐1 Firmware From time to time, Uniden will be saved. If you did not install Sentinel software, refer to improve existing functionality, add new features, or... address issues found in this manual. Simply connect your HomePatrol‐1 to the extreme features, then select "Mass Storage"....
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... AND SOFTWARE Hardware The HomePatrol‐1 unit comprises a base unit and antenna. The left side of the unit provides headphone and line out jacks and SMA antenna jack while the ... Car Charger USB Connection Cable 4 X AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries Rubber Antenna MicroSD card (installed) Table Stand Base Unit The HomePatrol‐1 base unit is 3.3 in (84.5 mm) H x 5.9 in (149 mm) W x 1.5 in (38.4 mm) D. It contains a 3.5‐inch diagonal color touch‐sensitive LCD screen...
... AND SOFTWARE Hardware The HomePatrol‐1 unit comprises a base unit and antenna. The left side of the unit provides headphone and line out jacks and SMA antenna jack while the ... Car Charger USB Connection Cable 4 X AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries Rubber Antenna MicroSD card (installed) Table Stand Base Unit The HomePatrol‐1 base unit is 3.3 in (84.5 mm) H x 5.9 in (149 mm) W x 1.5 in (38.4 mm) D. It contains a 3.5‐inch diagonal color touch‐sensitive LCD screen...
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...) The name of the transmission you are listening to and gives you access to other screens that let you adjust various settings and manage HomePatrol‐1 features. Level Name System Department Channel Description The overall system being monitored. (Example: Dallas) The small text below the system name...monitored. A lock icon on it again. Main Screen Overview The Main screen is the primary screen for the channel. 8 Main Screen The HomePatrol‐1 Main screen is the screen you will hold and monitor that specific level until you tap it . If you can also access other...
...) The name of the transmission you are listening to and gives you access to other screens that let you adjust various settings and manage HomePatrol‐1 features. Level Name System Department Channel Description The overall system being monitored. (Example: Dallas) The small text below the system name...monitored. A lock icon on it again. Main Screen Overview The Main screen is the primary screen for the channel. 8 Main Screen The HomePatrol‐1 Main screen is the screen you will hold and monitor that specific level until you tap it . If you can also access other...
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... lightning bolt displays on it. When AC power is the same icon that displays when you fine‐tune HomePatrol‐1 reception, access Help, and reenter system configuration. Moves HomePatrol‐1 to lock (grey color icon)/unlock (gold color icon) the screen controls. A selection bar lets ...Displays Help text. Tap and hold to ON, the status indicator turns red. Submenu Avoid Advanced Info Prev Next Fave Definition Blocks HomePatrol‐1 from a set to redo initial setup configuration. Submenu Pop‐Ups ‹ Tap on the tab on your location and systems' ...
... lightning bolt displays on it. When AC power is the same icon that displays when you fine‐tune HomePatrol‐1 reception, access Help, and reenter system configuration. Moves HomePatrol‐1 to lock (grey color icon)/unlock (gold color icon) the screen controls. A selection bar lets ...Displays Help text. Tap and hold to ON, the status indicator turns red. Submenu Avoid Advanced Info Prev Next Fave Definition Blocks HomePatrol‐1 from a set to redo initial setup configuration. Submenu Pop‐Ups ‹ Tap on the tab on your location and systems' ...
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the Menu button allows you can also silence the transmissions and/or the keytap volume. 10 Tap Record again to configure specific elements of the HomePatrol‐1 system (i.e., Audio Options, Replay Options, Set Charge Time, etc). Tap and hold Mute to see a list of saved recordings. ...Button Menu Replay Record Mute Description Displays options for managing HomePatrol‐1 features and operations Provides an instant replay of the previous transmissions (30 - 240 seconds as the Mute value has been set through ...
the Menu button allows you can also silence the transmissions and/or the keytap volume. 10 Tap Record again to configure specific elements of the HomePatrol‐1 system (i.e., Audio Options, Replay Options, Set Charge Time, etc). Tap and hold Mute to see a list of saved recordings. ...Button Menu Replay Record Mute Description Displays options for managing HomePatrol‐1 features and operations Provides an instant replay of the previous transmissions (30 - 240 seconds as the Mute value has been set through ...
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... Select service types Change the Range Select Favorites Lists to check for firmware and radio data updates. 4. HomePatrol‐ 1's screen turns white during PC connection. For the first 5 seconds, the screen shows the message "0 Channels Selected" with Cancel...completes, Other Options is installed, click Close when prompted. NOTE: Sentinel uses the internet to use Avoid transmissions While HomePatrol‐1 selects channels, the Channel Selection screen appears. After 5 seconds, the screen shows the number of the actions listed previously...
... Select service types Change the Range Select Favorites Lists to check for firmware and radio data updates. 4. HomePatrol‐ 1's screen turns white during PC connection. For the first 5 seconds, the screen shows the message "0 Channels Selected" with Cancel...completes, Other Options is installed, click Close when prompted. NOTE: Sentinel uses the internet to use Avoid transmissions While HomePatrol‐1 selects channels, the Channel Selection screen appears. After 5 seconds, the screen shows the number of the actions listed previously...
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...lists to select. You can use as your service type requirements and then begins monitoring them here. Set Up GPS. HomePatrol‐1 searches frequency bands for channels to monitor. Tapping this manual for another one or more Favorites Lists to the transmissions that... follow the prompts to specify a city to enter a different zip code. Enter City. If you want , tap Accept. HomePatrol‐1 selects channels based on your location. AutoLocate. Select Service Types Service types are selected. By default, only public safety (Law, ...
...lists to select. You can use as your service type requirements and then begins monitoring them here. Set Up GPS. HomePatrol‐1 searches frequency bands for channels to monitor. Tapping this manual for another one or more Favorites Lists to the transmissions that... follow the prompts to specify a city to enter a different zip code. Enter City. If you want , tap Accept. HomePatrol‐1 selects channels based on your location. AutoLocate. Select Service Types Service types are selected. By default, only public safety (Law, ...
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... Service Types Service types you don't care to listen to monitor. tap for select operations follows the table. Systems like this ... Customizing Your Monitoring Experience HomePatrol‐1 has many options that you want to . No single menu lets you want to change pages. Selected entries turn orange. The following : Menu Advanced...
... Service Types Service types you don't care to listen to monitor. tap for select operations follows the table. Systems like this ... Customizing Your Monitoring Experience HomePatrol‐1 has many options that you want to . No single menu lets you want to change pages. Selected entries turn orange. The following : Menu Advanced...
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.../Off Power Save - Set Clock Menu/Advanced Menu/ Sets the internal clock. Set Clock Set Charge Time Menu/Advanced Menu/ Sets the amount of time HomePatrol-1 will remain Mute (5 sec - 2 min, Permanent) Mute Level - Tap to scroll through the automatic shutoff modes. tap for advanced features. Advanced Options Advanced Option Register...
.../Off Power Save - Set Clock Menu/Advanced Menu/ Sets the internal clock. Set Clock Set Charge Time Menu/Advanced Menu/ Sets the amount of time HomePatrol-1 will remain Mute (5 sec - 2 min, Permanent) Mute Level - Tap to scroll through the automatic shutoff modes. tap for advanced features. Advanced Options Advanced Option Register...
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...; Contrast Backlight Level Auto Dim Adjusting Contrast and Backlight Level Tapping Set Contrast or Set Backlight Level on the top left of the HomePatrol‐1 unit. Menu/Advanced Menu/ Standby Options Menu/Advanced Menu/ Restore Options Then tap... Tap to return all avoid lists, favorites lists, recordings, log files...
...; Contrast Backlight Level Auto Dim Adjusting Contrast and Backlight Level Tapping Set Contrast or Set Backlight Level on the top left of the HomePatrol‐1 unit. Menu/Advanced Menu/ Standby Options Menu/Advanced Menu/ Restore Options Then tap... Tap to return all avoid lists, favorites lists, recordings, log files...
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... when it shuts off . These modes are: Clock Standby WX Standby All Off 16 How to select the mode HomePatrol‐1 will also turn off after transmissions end and brightens during a transmission. If AutoDim is 15 seconds with no audio or keytap activity. Adjusting...on the Display Options screen turns those features on , the display dims after a specified amount of time. Setting Automatic Shutoff You can set your HomePatrol‐1 to automatically turn off the display if there is on and off . to select a shutoff time. Tap Shutoff Mode to ...
... when it shuts off . These modes are: Clock Standby WX Standby All Off 16 How to select the mode HomePatrol‐1 will also turn off after transmissions end and brightens during a transmission. If AutoDim is 15 seconds with no audio or keytap activity. Adjusting...on the Display Options screen turns those features on , the display dims after a specified amount of time. Setting Automatic Shutoff You can set your HomePatrol‐1 to automatically turn off the display if there is on and off . to select a shutoff time. Tap Shutoff Mode to ...