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... license from Counter Technologies, Inc. *** These patents are all licensed from Gregory D. Or call our Customer Service line at www.HomePatrol.com or www.uniden.com. ii and 5,226,084. It is your proof of purchase and is a registered trademark of the following patents: 5,199,109 5,483...772; 5,247,579; Get help on the web at 800‐292‐2294. This product uses one or more of Uniden America Corporation, Irving, Texas. HomePatrol-II Owner's Manual Issue 1.00, July 2014 Questions? HomePatrol is required to establish warranty. SAVE YOUR RECEIPT! Problems? Knox.
... license from Counter Technologies, Inc. *** These patents are all licensed from Gregory D. Or call our Customer Service line at www.HomePatrol.com or www.uniden.com. ii and 5,226,084. It is your proof of purchase and is a registered trademark of the following patents: 5,199,109 5,483...772; 5,247,579; Get help on the web at 800‐292‐2294. This product uses one or more of Uniden America Corporation, Irving, Texas. HomePatrol-II Owner's Manual Issue 1.00, July 2014 Questions? HomePatrol is required to establish warranty. SAVE YOUR RECEIPT! Problems? Knox.
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... IS THE HOMEPATROL‐II? ...3 What are HomePatrol‐II's Features ...3 HomePatrol‐II...4 How Does the HomePatrol‐II Work?...4 What You Do ...4 What You Hear in the United States ...5 What Else Can HomePatrol‐II Do? ...5 Create Favorites Lists ...5 Avoid Transmissions...5 Replay Transmissions ...5 Record Transmissions ...5 Use GPS Input...5 Updating HomePatrol‐II Firmware...6 Updating the HomePatrol‐II Database...6 HOMEPATROL‐II HARDWARE AND...
... IS THE HOMEPATROL‐II? ...3 What are HomePatrol‐II's Features ...3 HomePatrol‐II...4 How Does the HomePatrol‐II Work?...4 What You Do ...4 What You Hear in the United States ...5 What Else Can HomePatrol‐II Do? ...5 Create Favorites Lists ...5 Avoid Transmissions...5 Replay Transmissions ...5 Record Transmissions ...5 Use GPS Input...5 Updating HomePatrol‐II Firmware...6 Updating the HomePatrol‐II Database...6 HOMEPATROL‐II HARDWARE AND...
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HOMEPATROL‐II OPERATIONS ...11 Start‐Up Wizard ...11 Running the Startup Wizard...11 Selecting Channels to Monitor...11 Change Location...12 Select Service Types ...12 Set ......20 Avoid/Unavoid Transmissions...20 How to Set the Avoid Default Value 20 How to Avoid a Transmission...20 How to Unavoid a Transmission ...20 Replay...21 ii
HOMEPATROL‐II OPERATIONS ...11 Start‐Up Wizard ...11 Running the Startup Wizard...11 Selecting Channels to Monitor...11 Change Location...12 Select Service Types ...12 Set ......20 Avoid/Unavoid Transmissions...20 How to Set the Avoid Default Value 20 How to Avoid a Transmission...20 How to Unavoid a Transmission ...20 Replay...21 ii
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... 22 Weather ...22 Monitoring Weather Channels ...22 Monitoring Weather Alerts...23 Displaying Unit IDs ...23 Using HomePatrol‐II with an Accessory GPS Receiver 24 Connecting Your GPS to HomePatrol‐II 24 Setting Up GPS ...24 HOMEPATROL‐II AND SENTINEL SOFTWARE 25 Manage Profiles ...25 Manage Favorites Lists...25 Manage Databases...25 Create New...
... 22 Weather ...22 Monitoring Weather Channels ...22 Monitoring Weather Alerts...23 Displaying Unit IDs ...23 Using HomePatrol‐II with an Accessory GPS Receiver 24 Connecting Your GPS to HomePatrol‐II 24 Setting Up GPS ...24 HOMEPATROL‐II AND SENTINEL SOFTWARE 25 Manage Profiles ...25 Manage Favorites Lists...25 Manage Databases...25 Create New...
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APPENDICES ...31 Appendix A: HomePatrol‐II Specifications 31 Appendix B: Band Coverage ...33 Appendix C: Services Types ...34 ONE‐YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY...36 iv
APPENDICES ...31 Appendix A: HomePatrol‐II Specifications 31 Appendix B: Band Coverage ...33 Appendix C: Services Types ...34 ONE‐YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY...36 iv
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... transmissions Factory programmed for all known radio systems in a standby state or when it on . Uniden's HomePatrol‐II is made possible by download at http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol. 3 Set your area. What are Connectible to a GPS accessory receiver (not included) for ...manual available 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. With the HomePatrol‐II, you can quickly find local systems even if you don't know where ...
... transmissions Factory programmed for all known radio systems in a standby state or when it on . Uniden's HomePatrol‐II is made possible by download at http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol. 3 Set your area. What are Connectible to a GPS accessory receiver (not included) for ...manual available 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. With the HomePatrol‐II, you can quickly find local systems even if you don't know where ...
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... becomes active. Unit ID Tagging - If you determine how long the HomePatrol‐II stays on all unavoided radio traffic, even if the channel is 20 miles from Uniden. lets you enter the city, that range is not in HomePatrol‐II's database. Emergency Alert - Shorter delays improve overall scanning speed. Better...
... becomes active. Unit ID Tagging - If you determine how long the HomePatrol‐II stays on all unavoided radio traffic, even if the channel is 20 miles from Uniden. lets you enter the city, that range is not in HomePatrol‐II's database. Emergency Alert - Shorter delays improve overall scanning speed. Better...
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...you like and would like your location and associated transmissions from the database, Favorites Lists, and Avoids, etc. Use GPS Input HomePatrol‐II works with an accessory GPS receiver to 240 seconds (4 minutes). it is locked out from 30 seconds to provide the most...private proprietary systems. Because there are traveling so you can replay that list. These recording sessions are some to a Favorites List, HomePatrol‐II will continue recording until you began creating your location. You can also listen to stop. When you monitor transmissions and save them...
...you like and would like your location and associated transmissions from the database, Favorites Lists, and Avoids, etc. Use GPS Input HomePatrol‐II works with an accessory GPS receiver to 240 seconds (4 minutes). it is locked out from 30 seconds to provide the most...private proprietary systems. Because there are traveling so you can replay that list. These recording sessions are some to a Favorites List, HomePatrol‐II will continue recording until you began creating your location. You can also listen to stop. When you monitor transmissions and save them...
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Updating HomePatrol‐II Firmware From time to time, Uniden will be saved. Updating the HomePatrol‐II Database To update the HomePatrol‐II's database, connect it to your PC using the Sentinel software you installed on your PC at HomePatrol‐II initialization. If ... using the supplied USB cable. Simply connect your HomePatrol‐II to your HomePatrol‐II by selecting HomePatrol Write to Homepatrol. 6 Then, in this manual. The saved profile becomes a snapshot of your HomePatrol‐II configuration at that profile when you return and all...
Updating HomePatrol‐II Firmware From time to time, Uniden will be saved. Updating the HomePatrol‐II Database To update the HomePatrol‐II's database, connect it to your PC using the Sentinel software you installed on your PC at HomePatrol‐II initialization. If ... using the supplied USB cable. Simply connect your HomePatrol‐II to your HomePatrol‐II by selecting HomePatrol Write to Homepatrol. 6 Then, in this manual. The saved profile becomes a snapshot of your HomePatrol‐II configuration at that profile when you return and all...
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...Cable 4 X AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries Rubber Antenna Antenna Connector microSD card (installed) Table Stand Base Unit The HomePatrol‐II 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. TOP VIEW LEFT SIDE VOLUME Button...OUT Jack HEADPHONE Jack ANTENNA Screw FRONT VIEW 7 SERIAL Port for GPS. The left side of the unit. HOMEPATROL‐II HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE Hardware The HomePatrol‐II unit comprises a base unit and antenna. It contains a 3.5‐inch diagonal color touch‐sensitive LCD screen...
...Cable 4 X AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries Rubber Antenna Antenna Connector microSD card (installed) Table Stand Base Unit The HomePatrol‐II 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. TOP VIEW LEFT SIDE VOLUME Button...OUT Jack HEADPHONE Jack ANTENNA Screw FRONT VIEW 7 SERIAL Port for GPS. The left side of the unit. HOMEPATROL‐II HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE Hardware The HomePatrol‐II unit comprises a base unit and antenna. It contains a 3.5‐inch diagonal color touch‐sensitive LCD screen...
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...department, and channel associated with the transmission. If you want to other screens that let you adjust various settings and manage HomePatrol‐II features. HomePatrol‐II will see when monitoring. This department is part of the system described previously. (Example: Grand Prairie) The name of the... database). (Example: DFW) The name of these, tap on that row displays to indicate the hold. Software Main Screen The HomePatrol‐II Main screen is the screen you will hold and monitor that specific level until you tap it . System, Department, and Channel Transmission...
...department, and channel associated with the transmission. If you want to other screens that let you adjust various settings and manage HomePatrol‐II features. HomePatrol‐II will see when monitoring. This department is part of the system described previously. (Example: Grand Prairie) The name of the... database). (Example: DFW) The name of these, tap on that row displays to indicate the hold. Software Main Screen The HomePatrol‐II Main screen is the screen you will hold and monitor that specific level until you tap it . System, Department, and Channel Transmission...
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.... 9 You can select from receiving transmissions for that transmission level. Provides access to the next system, department, or channel. Moves HomePatrol‐II to advanced features, such as site information as well as those unlocked by purchasing a V2 registration key. Lets you set of operations... and Global Attenuation is set to OFF, the status indicator is 0.5 miles. Submenu Avoid Advanced Info Prev Next Fave Definition Blocks HomePatrol‐II from a set the range in 2‐mile increments. Each screen tap is yellow. Submenu Pop‐Ups ‹ Tap on...
.... 9 You can select from receiving transmissions for that transmission level. Provides access to the next system, department, or channel. Moves HomePatrol‐II to advanced features, such as site information as well as those unlocked by purchasing a V2 registration key. Lets you set of operations... and Global Attenuation is set to OFF, the status indicator is 0.5 miles. Submenu Avoid Advanced Info Prev Next Fave Definition Blocks HomePatrol‐II from a set the range in 2‐mile increments. Each screen tap is yellow. Submenu Pop‐Ups ‹ Tap on...
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Button Menu Replay Record Mute Description Displays options for managing HomePatrol‐II features and operations Provides an instant replay of saved recordings. Set the length of the Main screen allows you to be active and the Mute ... status indicator turns red. Status Icons Three status icons reside in the right corner of the Main screen: Icon Description Shows the status of the HomePatrol‐II system (i.e., Audio Options, Replay Options, Set Charge Time, etc). From this button to lock (grey color icon)/unlock (gold color icon) the screen controls...
Button Menu Replay Record Mute Description Displays options for managing HomePatrol‐II features and operations Provides an instant replay of saved recordings. Set the length of the Main screen allows you to be active and the Mute ... status indicator turns red. Status Icons Three status icons reside in the right corner of the Main screen: Icon Description Shows the status of the HomePatrol‐II system (i.e., Audio Options, Replay Options, Set Charge Time, etc). From this button to lock (grey color icon)/unlock (gold color icon) the screen controls...
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...'t see an Autorun prompt, open the drive and navigate to the setup.exe file in many ways to fine‐tune the transmissions your HomePatrol‐II receives: Change your computer and into your location Select service types Change the Range Select Favorites Lists...selections and recommend that you change your criteria to reduce the number of channels selected, increasing as more channels are many channels, your HomePatrol‐II will warn you that program. 3. To run that it will ask you where you want to run the startup wizard again, tap...
...'t see an Autorun prompt, open the drive and navigate to the setup.exe file in many ways to fine‐tune the transmissions your HomePatrol‐II receives: Change your computer and into your location Select service types Change the Range Select Favorites Lists...selections and recommend that you change your criteria to reduce the number of channels selected, increasing as more channels are many channels, your HomePatrol‐II will warn you that program. 3. To run that it will ask you where you want to run the startup wizard again, tap...
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...4. Select Service Types Service types are categories of accepting that location or retrying for another one or more Favorites Lists to monitor tells HomePatrol‐II that list. Tap the following: Menu Select Service Types 2. The Select Service Types menu displays. Tap on the... them . Tap + or - (or press and release the volume key) to increase or decrease the range in 1 mile increments. HomePatrol‐II searches frequency bands for a total of service types and their definitions. Tapping this manual for channels to select. Service type examples include (but...
...4. Select Service Types Service types are categories of accepting that location or retrying for another one or more Favorites Lists to monitor tells HomePatrol‐II that list. Tap the following: Menu Select Service Types 2. The Select Service Types menu displays. Tap on the... them . Tap + or - (or press and release the volume key) to increase or decrease the range in 1 mile increments. HomePatrol‐II searches frequency bands for a total of service types and their definitions. Tapping this manual for channels to select. Service type examples include (but...
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... (16 contrast steps) 13 Location Service Type Audio Options Display Options Tap this ... tap for select operations follows the table. Customizing Your Monitoring Experience HomePatrol‐II has many options that you don't care to listen to these settings individually. Avoiding Transmissions As you monitor transmissions, you will display, how loud screen...
... (16 contrast steps) 13 Location Service Type Audio Options Display Options Tap this ... tap for select operations follows the table. Customizing Your Monitoring Experience HomePatrol‐II has many options that you don't care to listen to these settings individually. Avoiding Transmissions As you monitor transmissions, you will display, how loud screen...
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... 14.0 hours) Avoid Options Menu/Advanced Menu/ Default Avoid - Set Clock Set Charge Time Menu/Advanced Menu/ Set Charge Time Sets the amount of time HomePatrol-II will remain Mute (5 sec - 2 min, Permanent) Mute Level - Silence - Tap to scroll through the automatic shutoff modes. Set Auto Shutoff Menu/Advanced Menu/Set Auto...
... 14.0 hours) Avoid Options Menu/Advanced Menu/ Default Avoid - Set Clock Set Charge Time Menu/Advanced Menu/ Set Charge Time Sets the amount of time HomePatrol-II will remain Mute (5 sec - 2 min, Permanent) Mute Level - Silence - Tap to scroll through the automatic shutoff modes. Set Auto Shutoff Menu/Advanced Menu/Set Auto...
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... increase or decrease the levels. Adjusting Auto Dim Tapping Auto Dim on the Display Options screen turns those features on the top left of the HomePatrol‐II unit.
... increase or decrease the levels. Adjusting Auto Dim Tapping Auto Dim on the Display Options screen turns those features on the top left of the HomePatrol‐II unit.
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Tap Shutoff Mode to select the mode HomePatrol‐II will use when it shuts off after a specified amount of time. Tap the following screens: Menu Advanced Menu Set Auto Shutoff 2. Tap + or - These modes are: Clock Standby WX Standby All Off 16 to Set Automatic Shutoff 1. How to select a shutoff time. 3. Setting Automatic Shutoff You can set your HomePatrol‐II to automatically turn off .
Tap Shutoff Mode to select the mode HomePatrol‐II will use when it shuts off after a specified amount of time. Tap the following screens: Menu Advanced Menu Set Auto Shutoff 2. Tap + or - These modes are: Clock Standby WX Standby All Off 16 to Set Automatic Shutoff 1. How to select a shutoff time. 3. Setting Automatic Shutoff You can set your HomePatrol‐II to automatically turn off .
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... Add Current Channels to add all unavoided channels from there. NOTE: The FAVE submenu pop‐up tab on your Favorites Lists from your HomePatrol‐II. Use the Sentinel software to create a Favorites List. You can create the list and then save . Fave 2. Tap... Favorites Lists in this section. Tap Menu/Manage Favorites Lists. BUILDING FAVORITES LISTS As you listen to HomePatrol‐II, you'll find that you can have HomePatrol‐II exclusively monitor, or monitor along with the new Favorites List. You can create a Favorites List and save a...
... Add Current Channels to add all unavoided channels from there. NOTE: The FAVE submenu pop‐up tab on your Favorites Lists from your HomePatrol‐II. Use the Sentinel software to create a Favorites List. You can create the list and then save . Fave 2. Tap... Favorites Lists in this section. Tap Menu/Manage Favorites Lists. BUILDING FAVORITES LISTS As you listen to HomePatrol‐II, you'll find that you can have HomePatrol‐II exclusively monitor, or monitor along with the new Favorites List. You can create a Favorites List and save a...