BC780XLT1.qxd 10/08/2000 5:03 PM Page 68 Additional Features The following additional features are designed for you to customize your scanner. Once these features have been turned on or off, they will remain as they are set until you reset them, even if you turn the scanner off and then on again. Dimmer To change brightness of the display: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press E to select SYSTEM DATA. 3. Press E to select DIMMER. 4. Select one from High-Medium-Off using s or t and then press E.
BC780XLT1.qxd 10/08/2000 5:03 PM Page 69 Reverse Mode This key will allow the user to observe the reverse frequency of the repeater. While pressing /RVRS, the standard pair frequency will be displayed. For a list of the standard pair frequencies, refer to the table “Reverse List” in the Appendix. If the frequency that you have chosen does not have an offset frequency, the second line will indicate the error and display NO REVERSE. This feature does not work in the WX Search mode.
BC780XLT1.qxd 10/08/2000 5:03 PM Page 70 Care and Maintenance General Use • Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. • If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. The display shows 000.0000 in all channels when there has been a memory loss. • Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry, unless you have turned off the KEY BEEP in the menu system.
BC780XLT1.qxd 10/08/2000 5:03 PM Page 71 Troubleshooting If your BC 780XLT is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Suggestion Scanner won’t work. 1. Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. 2. Turn on the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. 3. Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet. Improper reception. 1. Check the antenna connection or move and reposition the antenna. 2. Move the scanner. 3.
BC780XLT1.qxd 10/08/2000 5:03 PM Page 72 If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker mode, try the following steps. Problem Scanner won’t track. Suggestion 1. May not be a system which can be tracked by your scanner. Make sure you press and hold TRUNK for 2 seconds to enter into trunk mode. 2. Missing the data frequency. 3. Change to a Type 1 Scanner setup. Review Fleet Map Programming on page 54. Scanner won’t stop during Scan List mode. 1. No IDs have been programmed. 2.
BC780XLT1.qxd 10/08/2000 5:03 PM Page 73 Specifications Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture. Channel: 500 Banks: 10 (50 channels each) Service Bands: 11 preprogrammed search bands (including the NOAA Weather Service band) Frequency Range: 25.0-28.0 MHz 28.0-29.7 MHz 29.7-50.0 MHz 50.0-54.0 MHz 54.
bc780xlt glossary.qxd 10/08/2000 4:52 PM Page 74 Glossary of Terms Glossary of terms . Alpha tag - This term refers to an alphanumeric text tag that you can enter to describe the individual frequencies that you have programmed. Rather than having to associate a specific frequency to the individuals that are using it, you can enter the actual name of the group. This will eliminate the need for memorizing the group’s frequency.
bc780xlt glossary.qxd 10/08/2000 4:52 PM Page 75 Enter Lock - This is the term used for locking the keypad. This prevents accidental re-programming of channels and talkgroups entered into memory. The default setting is off. When ENTER LOCK is enabled, the following functions will be disable: • Enter or modify the Channel frequency • Enter or modify the Tone information • Enter or modify the Trunking ID. ( this can be modified through the menu screen.
bc780xlt glossary.qxd 10/08/2000 4:52 PM Page 76 Screen mask - Screen Mask reduces the amount of information that appears on the display. Alpha tags that you have set for a channel along with a few function icons will appear only on the display. This mode is particularly useful in public safety vehicles where that are already overloaded with information. Screen Mask does not work in Search mode.
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bc780xlt appendix.qxd 10/08/2000 4:51 PM Page 79 User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the IDs is divided into 8 equal sized blocks, numbered 07. When you program your scanner to track a Type I system, you must select a size code for each of these blocks. When you have assigned a size code to all 8 blocks, you'll have defined the Fleet Map for the system you're tracking.
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bc780xlt foldouts.
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bc780xlt foldouts.qxd 10/08/2000 4:50 PM Page 5 One Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
bc780xlt foldouts.qxd 10/11/2000 10:37 AM Page 12 Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,398,304 4,627,100 5,199,109 5,471,660 5,577,076 4,409,688 4,841,302 5,408,692 5,483,684 5,598,430 4,455,679 4,888,815 5,428,826 5,530,296 5,600,223 4,461,036 4,932,074 5,438,688 5,548,832 5,642,424 4,521,915 4,947,456 5,448,256 5,551,071 5,710,992 4,597,104 5,014,348 5,465,402 5,557,995 and other patents pending. © 2000 Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved.