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UBC-RH96
Remote Head unit for the
UBCD396T & UBCD996T
Digital Scanners
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Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................... 5 Confi guration — Menu Mode ................................................................. 18 Setting the UBC-RH96 LCD Contrast .................................................... 18 Mounting the UBC-RH96............................................................................... 7 Using the Mounting Bracket ..................................................
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Initialize Memory (Reset) ....................................................................... 25 Using the Cable Clamp ........................................................................... 25 Specifi cations ................................................................................................. 26 One Year Limited Warranty ........................................................................ 26 4 UBC-RH96 Digital Scanner OM.indd4 4 UBC-RH96 Digital Scanner OM.indd4 4 1
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communications between units. Introduction • Its Volume and Squelch controls emulate those on Your UBC-RH96 Remote Head helps you get more out the scanner. of your Uniden UBCD396T or UBCD996T scanner. • It provides a large, easy to read LCD display with The UBC-RH96 provides the following features: adjustable backligh and contrast levels. • It controls all the functions of your Uniden mobile or • It emulates your mobile scanner’s Close Call and handy scanner (with the exception of the scann
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• Remote connection cable, 3m in length. Included with your UBC-RH96 • A correctly polarized vehicle DC adapter to let you connect the Remote Head to a convenience outlet in Your Remote Head is supplied with essential your vehicle that provides 12-13.8 VDC. components and accessories to get you operational. • This Owner’s Manual. Supplied are: • A set of pocket-sized Quick Reference Confi guration • The UBC-RH96 Remote Head unit. cards for convenient setup and usage. • A steel mounting brack
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or in front of your dash, armrest console, or other Mounting the UBC-RH96 location. If you drill carelessly, expensive damage can The following two mounting methods are suggestions result. If in doubt, consult your vehicle dealer’s service used by most. Depending upon your individual department or a qualifi ed professional installer. situation, you may decide on a different approach. Important: AVOID AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONES. Ignoring this installation concern may result Using the Mounting
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• - 1. Using the supplied screws or other suitable hardware, secure the bracket. 2. Insert the UBC-RH96 and insert the bracket Under Dash knobs to lock the Remote Head in position. Bracket 3. Attach the provided Cigarette Lighter Power Cord to the rear power jack marked DC IN 13.8V. Then plug the adapter end into a dash mounted Star 12V DC socket. Washers & Screws 4. Insert the 3-Conductor Mini-Plug of the supplied Bracket ten-foot cable in the REMOTE jack on the back UBC-RH96 Knobs of
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5. Route the Remote Cable through the Slotted Guide (3) so it lies fl at. Route the Power Cord so it does Follow the directions supplied with the hook and loop not interfere with any other wires. material. Locate a suitable spot on the dash, console, or other area. If you use the Remote Head in another Using Hook and Loop Material place such as a radio room, using tape lets you quickly The rear of the unit, when all connectors and cables mount or remove the Head as desired. are properly rout
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UBC-RH96 Connections Note: Connect the Remote Cable and route it through the cable channel as Always route both cables DC Power Input Jack 1 shown. Then connect the DC Power Cable and route it through the channel. through the channel. To Remote Cable 2 2 3 Mini-Plug 1 3 Cable Routing Guides 4 Data Port (for fi rm- 4 ware updates) 10 UBC-RH96 Digital Scanner OM.indd10 10 UBC-RH96 Digital Scanner OM.indd10 10 1 10/9/07 4:15:58 PM 0/9/07 4:15:58 PM REMOTE DC IN 13.8V
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diameter and wire it with the center positive using at Connecting Cables least 18 gauge wire to an extra fuse block terminal of There are three cables that you can connect to the your vehicle. UBC-RH96. • The DC power cable The Remote Head cannot turn power to the scanner • The Remote Control cable off or on. Therefore, consider connecting the power • The Data Port cable (not supplied with UBC-RH96) lead of the scanner to a terminal on your vehicle that is turned off when you turn off the
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guides to keep the cable correctly positioned. Then, nect the data transfer cable to this port on the bottom route the remainder of the cable toward the location of of the Remote Head. Connect the other end to the DB9 your target scanner. When doing so, be sure to avoid serial port on your PC. This is the only purpose of this sharp metal edges of your vehicle’s body, or other connection. possible hazards. Be sure the cable does not interfere with controls, operation of the vehicle, or passen
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Important: If you have more than one scanner, be sure Control Confi guration Guides to turn off power to the UBC-RH96 before switching The UBC-RH96 lets you remotely operate the follow- target scanners. ing scanners: To assist you to better understand each of these • UBCD996T Mobile Scanner changes, a set of pocket-sized Quick Reference Cards • UBCD396T Handy Scanner are provided. The diagrams on the next pages replicate the card diagrams. Even though the scanners have different controls an
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UBCD396T FUNC F1 pri F2 F3 MENU rcl L/O rev att LIGHT F1= F2= F3= The UBCD396T Key Confi guration 14 UBC-RH96 Digital Scanner OM.indd14 14 UBC-RH96 Digital Scanner OM.indd14 14 10/9/07 4:16:00 PM 10/9/07 4:16:00 PM
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UBCD996T F1 SRCH1 SRCH2 SRCH3 F2 FUNC SRCH4 SRCH5 SRCH6 F3 MENU ATT REV L/O LIGHT F1= F2= F3= The UBCD996T Key Confi guration 15 U UBC-RH96 Digital Scanner OM.indd15 15 BC-RH96 Digital Scanner OM.indd15 15 10/9/07 4:16:01 PM 10/9/07 4:16:01 PM
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If you have not connected a target scanner, you see Operation the screen below. If the UBC-RH96 remains on while Apply power to your target scanner and set its Baud you turn on the scanner, this display is automatically Rate to the highest setting. Make sure that the Remote replaced with the scanner’s initial display. Control cable is properly connected, and rotate the VOL control clockwise past OFF until it clicks. U UBC-RH96 BC-RH96 The LCD displays the following screens (your version
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Brightness Auto-Adjust (mobile scanners only) When you turn the Remote P Powering down owering down When you connect a mobile scanner, the Remote Head Head off, you see the screen tthe remote head he remote head automatically adjusts its backlight brightness level to to the right which reminds does not turn does not turn match the brightness level of the target mobile scanner. you that power is still off the Scanner off the Scanner If you change the brightness level on either the Remote
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• To exit from the Menu Mode, press [SCAN], Confi guration — Menu Mode [HOLD], or [L/O]. Once you have the units on, press [MENU] to enter • To re-enter the Menu Mode, turn the Remote head the Confi guration Settings Options. You can skip the off then on while holding in [MENU]. opening screens by holding [MENU] while turning on power. You see the Remote R Remote Head Menu emote Head Menu Setting the UBC-RH96 LCD Contrast Head Menu screen. Set LCD Contrast Set LCD Contrast 1. Rotate the rota
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The Default selection associates the F Keys on the Setting Mobile Options Remote Head exactly the same as the corresponding F 1. Scroll to highlight M Mobile Option obile Option, then press the Key on the target mobile scanner. rotary knob. 2. The screen shows S Set Key Assign et Key Assign. Press the Mobile Default Key Assigment rotary knob again. S Select Action elect Action ORIGINAL Key Operation 3. Scroll to the desired Key Default Key Default Key key (F F1 Key 1 Key, F F2 Key 2 Key, U
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The Default Option table only applies to the Settings Menu ....................................... Settings Menu UBCD996T. The following list applies to all two Brdcst Scrn Menu .........Broadcast Screen Band Menu scanners (mobile and handy type) for F1, F2, or F3. Search L/O Menu ...............................Review L/O List F1, F2, F3 Key Function Details about each of the operations of the F keys listed F+Menu Key ..................................[FUNC]+[MENU] above can be found in t
