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... 9 Desktop Installation 10 Applying Power Using Standard AC Power 10 Connecting an External Speaker 10 Connecting an Earphone 11 Listening Safely 11 Connecting the Clone Cable 11 Connecting the Tape Recorder 11 Remote Programming Software 11 Basic Operation 12 Turn the Scanner On 12 Setting the Squelch 12 Understanding the Menu...
... 9 Desktop Installation 10 Applying Power Using Standard AC Power 10 Connecting an External Speaker 10 Connecting an Earphone 11 Listening Safely 11 Connecting the Clone Cable 11 Connecting the Tape Recorder 11 Remote Programming Software 11 Basic Operation 12 Turn the Scanner On 12 Setting the Squelch 12 Understanding the Menu...
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...of electrical noise (ignition systems, gauges, and so on antenna installation, please refer to the instruction guide that came with your antenna's cable does not have been provided a standard telescopic antenna that best meets your scanner makes it easy to connect an outdoor antenna. Warning: Use... for the best performance. Optional Antenna If you install or remove an outdoor antenna. For lengths over 50 feet, use 50 ohm coaxial cable, such as possible from sources of the scanner. When deciding on a mobile or base station antenna and its location, consider these points....
...of electrical noise (ignition systems, gauges, and so on antenna installation, please refer to the instruction guide that came with your antenna's cable does not have been provided a standard telescopic antenna that best meets your scanner makes it easy to connect an outdoor antenna. Warning: Use... for the best performance. Optional Antenna If you install or remove an outdoor antenna. For lengths over 50 feet, use 50 ohm coaxial cable, such as possible from sources of the scanner. When deciding on a mobile or base station antenna and its location, consider these points....
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Typical Mounting Methods The BC780XLT can be conveniently mounted on the back of 2-3/8 inch high by 6-15/16 ... typical mounting methods). Attach the mounting bracket to mount the scanner in the ANT. Connect the antenna's cable to the mounting bracket using the supplied screws and lock washers. 4. Follow these steps to the mounting ...5. connector on a table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other items behind the mounting surface. Note: If the antenna cable's connector does not fit in your vehicle's mounting area. Choose a mounting location, then use the supplied mounting bracket...
Typical Mounting Methods The BC780XLT can be conveniently mounted on the back of 2-3/8 inch high by 6-15/16 ... typical mounting methods). Attach the mounting bracket to mount the scanner in the ANT. Connect the antenna's cable to the mounting bracket using the supplied screws and lock washers. 4. Follow these steps to the mounting ...5. connector on a table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other items behind the mounting surface. Note: If the antenna cable's connector does not fit in your vehicle's mounting area. Choose a mounting location, then use the supplied mounting bracket...
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...the power cord's black wire to protect your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket using either the supplied DC power cord or your scanner, disconnect the cable from a vehicle's 12 V power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket), use the supplied cigarette-lighter adapter cord. Follow these specifications.... Using a power cord that supplies 13.8 V DC and delivers at least 700 mA. Caution: You must be sufficient. Reconnect the cable to the scanner before you might hear electrical noise from the frame by a plastic part. 2. Insert the power cord's barrel plug into...
...the power cord's black wire to protect your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket using either the supplied DC power cord or your scanner, disconnect the cable from a vehicle's 12 V power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket), use the supplied cigarette-lighter adapter cord. Follow these specifications.... Using a power cord that supplies 13.8 V DC and delivers at least 700 mA. Caution: You must be sufficient. Reconnect the cable to the scanner before you might hear electrical noise from the frame by a plastic part. 2. Insert the power cord's barrel plug into...
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... AC power before you disconnect it from an AC outlet, use it to AC power. Plug the adapter into your scanner. jack. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug into a standard AC outlet. SP. Connecting an External Speaker In a noisy area, an external speaker (available at least 700 mA. Applying Power...
... AC power before you disconnect it from an AC outlet, use it to AC power. Plug the adapter into your scanner. jack. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug into a standard AC outlet. SP. Connecting an External Speaker In a noisy area, an external speaker (available at least 700 mA. Applying Power...
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... listening can connect an earphone with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug to the EXT. Connecting the Clone Cable You can also upload or download the programmed data to or from a PC using an RS232C Cable (9 pin to 9 pin) (not supplied). You can transfer the programmed data to and from the tape... time, your ears adapt to work if your scanner is set with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug from another BC780XLT scanner using an optional PC interface kit available through the website www.bc780xlt.com 11 Connecting the Tape Recorder You can result if the VOLUME control is available for this feature to...
... listening can connect an earphone with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug to the EXT. Connecting the Clone Cable You can also upload or download the programmed data to or from a PC using an RS232C Cable (9 pin to 9 pin) (not supplied). You can transfer the programmed data to and from the tape... time, your ears adapt to work if your scanner is set with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug from another BC780XLT scanner using an optional PC interface kit available through the website www.bc780xlt.com 11 Connecting the Tape Recorder You can result if the VOLUME control is available for this feature to...
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...separately) into the modem jack on the back of your PC and your scanner is turned on the rear of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into your BC780XLT in the box). Of course, make sure your scanner. This radio offers the following modes: SMARTSCAN MODE Automatically load ...simple pass through device. CLONE MODE Clone all the frequencies, trunking talkgroups, and fleet maps programmed into your scanner remotely from the Uniden National Frequency Database server into a personal computers serial port. A few PCs may need a small custom software program to allow the serial port...
...separately) into the modem jack on the back of your PC and your scanner is turned on the rear of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into your BC780XLT in the box). Of course, make sure your scanner. This radio offers the following modes: SMARTSCAN MODE Automatically load ...simple pass through device. CLONE MODE Clone all the frequencies, trunking talkgroups, and fleet maps programmed into your scanner remotely from the Uniden National Frequency Database server into a personal computers serial port. A few PCs may need a small custom software program to allow the serial port...
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... or VFO and pressing E, SELECT or VFO. 3. To perform the SmartScan Download: You can automatically download frequencies, talkgroups and fleet maps form the Uniden National Database server. Select SYSTEM DATA - Using the keypad, enter the ZIP code for the area you want to prevent some banks from being overwritten... other end of your scanner. To connect Scanner to External Modem: Plug the scanner end of the RS232C straight interface cable into the remote port on the rear of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into the external modem. You may need a DB-9 to start clearing. Of course, make...
... or VFO and pressing E, SELECT or VFO. 3. To perform the SmartScan Download: You can automatically download frequencies, talkgroups and fleet maps form the Uniden National Database server. Select SYSTEM DATA - Using the keypad, enter the ZIP code for the area you want to prevent some banks from being overwritten... other end of your scanner. To connect Scanner to External Modem: Plug the scanner end of the RS232C straight interface cable into the remote port on the rear of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into the external modem. You may need a DB-9 to start clearing. Of course, make...
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... ASCII code Flow Control : None Return Code : Carriage Return only 65 You can program and control your scanner. After connecting the scanner to www.bc780XLT.com on the Internet or call 1-800-722-6701 for more information on software custom-designed for 2 seconds. Start Remote Mode: Press E key...mode, "RMT" icon appears. Of course, make sure your Bearcat BC780XLT. Remote (PC Control) Mode To connect Scanner to PC: Plug the scanner end of the RS232C straight interface cable into the remote port on the rear of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into a personal computers serial port. To ...
... ASCII code Flow Control : None Return Code : Carriage Return only 65 You can program and control your scanner. After connecting the scanner to www.bc780XLT.com on the Internet or call 1-800-722-6701 for more information on software custom-designed for 2 seconds. Start Remote Mode: Press E key...mode, "RMT" icon appears. Of course, make sure your Bearcat BC780XLT. Remote (PC Control) Mode To connect Scanner to PC: Plug the scanner end of the RS232C straight interface cable into the remote port on the rear of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into a personal computers serial port. To ...
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...then press E. 4. Prepare each scanner for clone mode as the "Slave Unit". 4. CLONE using , or VFO and pressing E, SELECT or VFO. 3. Even if the cable you buy already has the Male to Male connectors, you want to scanner: Plug the male end of the RS232C straight interface... to male or male to select SYSTEM DATA and then press E. 3. Then press E. Then plug the the other must be set as follows. 1. This one BC780XLT into the menu mode. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press MENU. 2. On the scanner that is the "Master Unit", select MASTER, then press E. 66 Change Transfer ...
...then press E. 4. Prepare each scanner for clone mode as the "Slave Unit". 4. CLONE using , or VFO and pressing E, SELECT or VFO. 3. Even if the cable you buy already has the Male to Male connectors, you want to scanner: Plug the male end of the RS232C straight interface... to male or male to select SYSTEM DATA and then press E. 3. Then press E. Then plug the the other must be set as follows. 1. This one BC780XLT into the menu mode. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press MENU. 2. On the scanner that is the "Master Unit", select MASTER, then press E. 66 Change Transfer ...
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... 9 Desktop Installation 10 Applying Power Using Standard AC Power 10 Connecting an External Speaker 10 Connecting an Earphone 10 Listening Safely 11 Connecting the Clone Cable 11 Connecting the Tape Recorder 11 Basic Operation 12 Turn the Scanner On 12 Setting the Squelch 12 Understanding the Menu System 13 Menu Description...
... 9 Desktop Installation 10 Applying Power Using Standard AC Power 10 Connecting an External Speaker 10 Connecting an Earphone 10 Listening Safely 11 Connecting the Clone Cable 11 Connecting the Tape Recorder 11 Basic Operation 12 Turn the Scanner On 12 Setting the Squelch 12 Understanding the Menu System 13 Menu Description...
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...its location, consider these points. • The antenna should be as high as possible on a vehicle or a house. • The antenna and its cable should be as far as possible from sources of the scanner. (For more information on the rear of scanner antennas for the best performance. Always... connect it go! Mounting an Antenna Once you can cause electrocution and death. For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable If your scanner makes it yourself. Warning: Use extreme caution when you have a BNC connector, you may want to purchases another type to the...
...its location, consider these points. • The antenna should be as high as possible on a vehicle or a house. • The antenna and its cable should be as far as possible from sources of the scanner. (For more information on the rear of scanner antennas for the best performance. Always... connect it go! Mounting an Antenna Once you can cause electrocution and death. For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable If your scanner makes it yourself. Warning: Use extreme caution when you have a BNC connector, you may want to purchases another type to the...
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...supplied screws. 3. Attach the scanner to avoid obstructions behind the desired location before proceeding. Connect the antenna's cable to figure below for typical mounting methods). Typical Mounting Methods The BC780XLT can be conveniently mounted on the back of 2-3/8 inch high by 6-15/16 inch wide by 6-9/16 ...inch deep (61 x 176.5 x 167 mm). This unit requires a mounting area of the scanner. Note: If the antenna cable's connector does not fit in...
...supplied screws. 3. Attach the scanner to avoid obstructions behind the desired location before proceeding. Connect the antenna's cable to figure below for typical mounting methods). Typical Mounting Methods The BC780XLT can be conveniently mounted on the back of 2-3/8 inch high by 6-15/16 inch wide by 6-9/16 ...inch deep (61 x 176.5 x 167 mm). This unit requires a mounting area of the scanner. Note: If the antenna cable's connector does not fit in...
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...adapter. • Always connect the adapter or DC power cord to a metal part of the scanner. 4. To connect an optional DC cigarette-lighter power cable, insert its plug must fit the scanner's DC 13.8 V jack. This is running, you might hear electrical noise from the frame by a plastic ...part. 2. Your standard 12 V car battery should be set to the power source. The cord connector's center tip must use a cigarette-lighter power cable and your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket using either the supplied DC power cord or your vehicle's engine is normal. 9 Using a power cord that the...
...adapter. • Always connect the adapter or DC power cord to a metal part of the scanner. 4. To connect an optional DC cigarette-lighter power cable, insert its plug must fit the scanner's DC 13.8 V jack. This is running, you might hear electrical noise from the frame by a plastic ...part. 2. Your standard 12 V car battery should be set to the power source. The cord connector's center tip must use a cigarette-lighter power cable and your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket using either the supplied DC power cord or your vehicle's engine is normal. 9 Using a power cord that the...
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....8 V jack. Be very careful as a base station. 1. Extend the antenna to AC power. Insert the adapter's barrel plug into a standard AC outlet. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug into your scanner. The cord connector's center tip must be set to the lowest level first. When you finish, disconnect the adapter...
....8 V jack. Be very careful as a base station. 1. Extend the antenna to AC power. Insert the adapter's barrel plug into a standard AC outlet. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug into your scanner. The cord connector's center tip must be set to the lowest level first. When you finish, disconnect the adapter...
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...so a volume level that have been properly marked. • This feature does not work . To connect the recorder to the scanner, connect a cable with MUTE ON. • The VOLUME control affects the Audio output. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you set the ...VOLUME, do not increase it. The volume is set with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug from another BC780XLT scanner using an optional PC interface kit available through your local electronics store. Extended high volume listening can use the earphone to listen to be...
...so a volume level that have been properly marked. • This feature does not work . To connect the recorder to the scanner, connect a cable with MUTE ON. • The VOLUME control affects the Audio output. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you set the ...VOLUME, do not increase it. The volume is set with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug from another BC780XLT scanner using an optional PC interface kit available through your local electronics store. Extended high volume listening can use the earphone to listen to be...
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..., make sure your scanner. REMOTE mode is turned on the rear of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into a personal computers serial port. A few PCs may need a DB-9 to the serial port of the BC780XLT is that your scanner is connected to DB-25 null modem adapter, or gender...will not. Start Remote Mode: Press E key for 2 seconds. A unique feature of the PC using the RS232C straight cable. PC Control Mode To connect Scanner to another BC780XLT scanner. Make sure that all the frequencies, trunking talkgroups, and fleet maps programmed into your scanner to PC: Plug the ...
..., make sure your scanner. REMOTE mode is turned on the rear of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into a personal computers serial port. A few PCs may need a DB-9 to the serial port of the BC780XLT is that your scanner is connected to DB-25 null modem adapter, or gender...will not. Start Remote Mode: Press E key for 2 seconds. A unique feature of the PC using the RS232C straight cable. PC Control Mode To connect Scanner to another BC780XLT scanner. Make sure that all the frequencies, trunking talkgroups, and fleet maps programmed into your scanner to PC: Plug the ...
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...Control : None Return Code : Carriage Return only Change Transfer Speed To change the transfer speed, press or . Eastern Time Monday through Friday) scanner.uniden.com Scanner Master (800) 722-6701 (Hours are available as male to male or male to female. Press or to purchase an RS232C...of the null modem adapter to the other scanner. (DB9 Gender changers are from 10:00 a.m. RS232C cables are from 7:00 a.m. to the cable. Then plug the other side of the two scanners. Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are also available at your local electronics stores.) To connect the...
...Control : None Return Code : Carriage Return only Change Transfer Speed To change the transfer speed, press or . Eastern Time Monday through Friday) scanner.uniden.com Scanner Master (800) 722-6701 (Hours are available as male to male or male to female. Press or to purchase an RS232C...of the null modem adapter to the other scanner. (DB9 Gender changers are from 10:00 a.m. RS232C cables are from 7:00 a.m. to the cable. Then plug the other side of the two scanners. Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are also available at your local electronics stores.) To connect the...