Uniden Scanner UBC RH96 User Manual

UBC-RH96  
Remote Head unit for the  
UBCD396T & UBCD996T  
Digital Scanners  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction..................................................................................................... 5  
Conguration — Menu Mode................................................................. 18  
Setting the UBC-RH96 LCD Contrast.................................................... 18  
Mounting the UBC-RH96............................................................................... 7  
Using the Mounting Bracket..................................................................... 7  
Using Hook and Loop Material ................................................................ 9  
Setting Mobile Options................................................................................. 19  
Mobile Default Key Assigment .............................................................. 19  
UBC-RH96 Connections............................................................................... 10  
Setting Handy Options ................................................................................. 21  
Default Handy Option Key Assigment................................................... 21  
Connecting Cables ........................................................................................ 11  
Remote Head and Scanner Power........................................................... 11  
Control Cable.......................................................................................... 11  
Data Port Cable — Firmware Updates ................................................... 12  
Setting the Function Mode........................................................................... 22  
Setting Hold Timer.................................................................................. 22  
Setting Auto Release............................................................................... 23  
Control Conguration Guides ..................................................................... 13  
The UBCD396T Key Conguration....................................................... 14  
The UBCD996T Key Conguration....................................................... 15  
Miscellaneous................................................................................................. 23  
Volume Settings - For Handy Scanner.................................................... 23  
Control Limitations................................................................................. 24  
Serial Operation Precautions .................................................................. 24  
Operation....................................................................................................... 16  
Setting the UBC-RH96 Backlight........................................................... 17  
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Initialize Memory (Reset)....................................................................... 25  
Using the Cable Clamp........................................................................... 25  
Specications ................................................................................................. 26  
One Year Limited Warranty ........................................................................ 26  
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communications between units.  
Introduction  
Your UBC-RH96 Remote Head helps you get more out  
of your Uniden UBCD396T or UBCD996T scanner.  
• Its Volume and Squelch controls emulate those on  
the scanner.  
• It provides a large, easy to read LCD display with  
adjustable backligh and contrast levels.  
The UBC-RH96 provides the following features:  
• It controls all the functions of your Uniden mobile or  
handy scanner (with the exception of the scanner’s  
power control.)  
• It emulates your mobile scanner’s Close Call and  
Alert LED signals.  
Please read the entire manual to familiarize yourself  
with installation and operation for maximum  
enjoyment.  
• It gives you three shortcut keys that you can assign  
to your scanner’s most often used operations.  
• It serves as a large LCD with your handy scanner.  
• It recognizes the scanner baud rate for reliable  
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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 vehicle that provides 12-13.8 VDC.  
Your Remote Head is supplied with essential  
components and accessories to get you operational.  
• This Owner’s Manual.  
Supplied are:  
• The UBC-RH96 Remote Head unit.  
• A set of pocket-sized Quick Reference Conguration  
cards for convenient setup and usage.  
• A steel mounting bracket with  
attachment washers factory installed.  
• A Self Adhesive Cable Clamp  
• Mounting hardware (screws and washers)  
to attach the bracket.  
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, im-  
mediately contact your place of purchase.  
• Threaded knobs to allow mounting the  
Remote Head quickly to the bracket.  
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or in front of your dash, armrest console, or other  
location. If you drill carelessly, expensive damage can  
result. If in doubt, consult your vehicle dealer’s service  
department or a qualied professional installer.  
Mounting the UBC-RH96  
The following two mounting methods are suggestions  
used by most. Depending upon your individual  
situation, you may decide on a different approach.  
Important: AVOID AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT  
ZONES. Ignoring this installation concern may result  
in bodily harm and the inability of the airbag to per-  
form properly.  
Be sure to select a mounting location so that when you  
route power and remote cables they do not interfere  
with any existing cables or other controls.  
Using the Mounting Bracket  
For most vehicles, the supplied bracket will be the  
easiest method of mounting.  
With the bracket removed from the Remote Head, use  
the holes in the bracket as a template to initially mark  
the location you plan to use in your vehicle. Be abso-  
lutely certain of what might be behind the mounting  
surface before making any holes, be it above, or below,  
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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  
knobs to lock the Remote Head in position.  
Under Dash  
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  
12V DC socket.  
Star  
Washers  
& Screws  
4. Insert the 3-Conductor Mini-Plug of the supplied  
ten-foot cable in the REMOTE jack on the back  
of the scanner.  
Bracket  
Knobs  
UBC-RH96  
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5. Route the Remote Cable through the Slotted Guide  
(3) so it lies at. Route the Power Cord so it does  
not interfere with any other wires.  
Follow the directions supplied with the hook and loop  
material. Locate a suitable spot on the dash, console,  
or other area. If you use the Remote Head in another  
place such as a radio room, using tape lets you quickly  
mount or remove the Head as desired.  
Using Hook and Loop Material  
The rear of the unit, when all connectors and cables  
are properly routed, is at. This permits using hook  
and loop material (not supplied) that has a heavy-duty  
peel and stick adhesive on one side. This material is  
generally available from electronic supply stores and  
hardware stores.  
Do not apply the tape to the rear until all cables are  
installed and routed correctly.  
Do not cover the slotted guide with the tape.  
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UBC-RH96 Connections  
Note: Connect the Remote Cable and route it through the cable channel as  
shown. Then connect the DC Power Cable and route it through the channel.  
Always route both cables  
through the channel.  
DC Power Input Jack  
1
2
To Remote Cable  
Mini-Plug  
2
REMOTE  
3
DC IN 13.8V  
1
Cable Routing Guides  
3
4
4
Data Port (for rm-  
ware updates)  
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diameter and wire it with the center positive using at  
least 18 gauge wire to an extra fuse block terminal of  
your vehicle.  
Connecting Cables  
There are three cables that you can connect to the  
UBC-RH96.  
• The DC power cable  
• The Remote Control cable  
• The Data Port cable (not supplied with UBC-RH96)  
The Remote Head cannot turn power to the scanner  
off or on. Therefore, consider connecting the power  
lead of the scanner to a terminal on your vehicle that is  
turned off when you turn off the ignition key.  
Remote Head and Scanner Power  
To provide power to the Remote Head, insert the barrel  
of the cigarette lighter adapter into the jack in the back  
of the unit marked DC IN 13.8V. Insert the other end  
in a convenient socket on the dash of your vehicle.  
To connect a power lead permanently, obtain a barrel  
connector 5.5 mm diameter, with a center pin 2 mm  
Control Cable  
The 3m supplied Control Cable has a stereo mini-plug  
on one end and a scanner serial connector on the other.  
Insert the mini-plug into the REMOTE jack on the  
rear of the Remote Head. Route the cable through the  
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guides to keep the cable correctly positioned. Then,  
route the remainder of the cable toward the location of  
your target scanner. When doing so, be sure to avoid  
sharp metal edges of your vehicle’s body, or other  
possible hazards. Be sure the cable does not interfere  
with controls, operation of the vehicle, or passenger  
safety. Insert the cable’s special connector in the front  
nect the data transfer cable to this port on the bottom  
of the Remote Head. Connect the other end to the DB9  
serial port on your PC. This is the only purpose of this  
connection.  
Important:  
For best operation, be sure your scanner always has the  
port of the UBCD996T mobile scanner, or the side port latest rmware. Visit www.uniden.com.au (Australian  
of the UBCD396T handy scanner.  
to verify that your scanner has the most up-to-date  
rmware.  
Data Port Cable — Firmware Updates  
The Remote Head has a data port (see UBC-RH96  
Connections)so you can update the rmware using the  
data transfer cable provided with your scanner. Con-  
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Important: If you have more than one scanner, be sure  
to turn off power to the UBC-RH96 before switching  
target scanners.  
Control Conguration Guides  
The UBC-RH96 lets you remotely operate the follow-  
ing scanners:  
To assist you to better understand each of these  
changes, a set of pocket-sized Quick Reference Cards  
are provided. The diagrams on the next pages replicate  
the card diagrams.  
• UBCD996T Mobile Scanner  
• UBCD396T Handy Scanner  
Even though the scanners have different controls and  
functions, when you connect the UBC-RH96 to the  
scanner, the Remote Head automatically changes the  
functionality of its controls to match the operation of  
the target scanner.  
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UBCD396T  
FUNC  
LIGHT  
F1  
F2  
pri  
F3  
MENU  
L/O  
rcl  
rev  
att  
F1=  
F2=  
F3=  
The UBCD396T Key Conguration  
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UBCD996T  
F1  
F2  
SRCH1 SRCH2 SRCH3  
FUNC  
SRCH4 SRCH5 SRCH6  
F3  
MENU  
L/O  
ATT REV  
LIGHT  
F1=  
F2=  
F3=  
The UBCD996T Key Conguration  
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If you have not connected a target scanner, you see  
the screen below. If the UBC-RH96 remains on while  
you turn on the scanner, this display is automatically  
replaced with the scanner’s initial display.  
Operation  
Apply power to your target scanner and set its Baud  
Rate to the highest setting. Make sure that the Remote  
Control cable is properly connected, and rotate the  
VOL control clockwise past OFF until it clicks.  
UBC-RH96  
The LCD displays the following screens (your version  
number may be different than the screen shown here):  
Scanner  
Unconnected  
UBC-RH96  
Uniden Bearcat  
UBC-RH96  
Press MEENU Key  
for Connfig.  
Version 1..00.00  
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Brightness Auto-Adjust (mobile scanners only)  
When you connect a mobile scanner, the Remote Head  
automatically adjusts its backlight brightness level to  
match the brightness level of the target mobile scanner.  
If you change the brightness level on either the Remote  
Head or the target scanner, the level changes on  
both devices at the same time. (This function is not  
available on Handy Scanners.)  
When you turn the Remote  
Head off, you see the screen  
to the right which reminds  
you that power is still  
Powering down  
the remotee head  
does not turn  
off the Scaanner  
applied to the target scanner.  
Setting the UBC-RH96 Backlight  
To adjust the backlight brightness level on the Remote  
Head, repeatedly press the VOL control. The display  
cycles through available backlight brightness levels,  
including off. Stop when you reach the desired level.  
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• To exit from the Menu Mode, press [SCAN],  
[HOLD], or [L/O].  
• To re-enter the Menu Mode, turn the Remote head  
off then on while holding in [MENU].  
Conguration — Menu Mode  
Once you have the units on, press [MENU] to enter  
the Conguration Settings Options. You can skip the  
opening screens by holding [MENU] while turning on  
power. You see the Remote  
Head Menu screen.  
Remote Heaad Menu  
Set LCD Contrast  
Setting the UBC-RH96 LCD Contrast  
1. Rotate the rotary control to Set LCD Coontrast  
• To select an item on the  
screen, rotate the FUNC  
knob to scroll to the item.  
Mobile Option  
Handy Option  
then press the knob or [E/Yes].  
2. Rotate the knob from Contrastt 1through  
Contrast 1 5. The LCD contrast changes with  
each level. The default is level 8.  
• To make a choice, press [E/Yes] or the rotary FUNC  
knob.  
3. When you reach the desired level, press the knob or  
[E/Yes] again to make your selection.  
• To step back to a previous menu, press [MENU].  
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The Default selection associates the F Keys on the  
Remote Head exactly the same as the corresponding F  
Key on the target mobile scanner.  
Setting Mobile Options  
1. Scroll to highlight Mobile Option, then press the  
rotary knob.  
2. The screen shows Set Keyy Assignn. Press the  
Mobile Default Key Assigment  
rotary knob again.  
Select Action  
Default Key  
ORIGINAL Key Operation  
Key  
3. Scroll to the desired  
key (F1 Keyy, F2 Key,  
UBCD996T  
F+Menu Key  
F+L/O Key  
or F3 Key) and press  
the rotary knob to  
select it.  
[F1]  
[F2]  
[F3]  
[PRI]  
[SRVC]  
[GPS]  
4. For each F Key, you can select a function from the  
Select Action menu screen.  
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The Default Option table only applies to the  
UBCD996T. The following list applies to all two  
scanners (mobile and handy type) for F1, F2, or F3.  
Settings Menu ....................................... Settings Menu  
Brdcst Scrn Menu .........Broadcast Screen Band Menu  
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 the respective Owner’s Manual  
F+L/O Key..........................................[FUNC]+[L/O] for the mobile or handy scanners.  
Scan Key............................................................[Scan]  
Hold Key........................................................... [Hold]  
Service Menu .................. Service Search Range Menu  
Goto Custom..............................Custom Search Mode  
Goto CC Only .......................... Close Call Only Mode  
Goto Tone-Out ...................... Tone Out Standby Mode  
CC Band Menu ............Close Call Band Setting Menu  
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The Default selection associates the F Keys on the  
Remote Head exactly the same as the corresponding  
F Key on a Mobile scanner or a function on a Handy  
scanner.  
Setting Handy Options  
1. Scroll to highlight Handy Option, then press the  
rotary knob.  
Default Handy Option Key Assigment  
2. The screen shows Set Keyy Assignn. Press the  
rotary knob again.  
ORIGINAL Key Operation  
Key  
3. Scroll to the desired key (F1 Key, F2 Key, or F3  
UBCD396T  
Key) and press the rotary knob to select it.  
[F1]  
[F2]  
[F3]  
Custom Search  
CC Only  
4. For each F Key, select a function from the Select  
Action menu screen.  
Tone-Out  
F Key column applies to the UBC-RH96 F keys.  
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The ve settings are:  
Off: Function mode is continuously enabled only  
while pressing the Control or SQ knob.  
Setting the Function Mode  
If you scroll to the Handy Option menu, you can  
highlight Set Func Mode.  
Select this to choose between Set Hold Timerand  
Set Auto Release.  
3 sec: Function mode is enabled for 3 seconds after  
releasing the Control or SQ knob.  
5 sec: Function mode is enabled for 5 seconds after  
releasing the Control or SQ knob.  
Setting Hold Timer  
When you select this option, you can scroll through  
and select from ve settings. The setting determines  
how long the knob acting as the FUNC control is  
enabled each time you press it if you do nothing else.  
10 sec: Function mode is enabled for 10 seconds after  
releasing the Control or SQ knob.  
Innite: Function mode is enabled until the Control or  
SQ knob is pressed again (default).  
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Setting Auto Release  
Choose this option to set the Function Auto Release to  
On or Off.  
Miscellaneous  
Volume Settings - For Handy Scanner  
While it is possible to congure the UBC-RH96 rotary  
FUNC control as your VOL control, we suggest not  
doing so. The VOL control still functions as a volume  
control. If the FUNC control is congured as volume,  
it is possible to have a situation that a very slight  
movement of the VOL control results in a sudden and  
loud increase in your audio. It is best to congure the  
VOL control as volume in all cases.  
Turning the Auto-Release on lets you press any key to  
exit the Function mode.  
Turning the Auto-Release off (the default setting)  
means you can only press the Function key to exit  
Function mode. No other key has any effect.  
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Control Limitations  
There are some operations that cannot be performed  
using the UBC-RH96.  
Serial Operation Precautions  
The UBCD996T has a 9-pin serial connection in the  
back designed for use with serial operations in addition  
to the special serial jack on the front.  
Operation  
Power control  
Wired and On-Air Clone  
Upside Down Display  
Backlight Scanner Control  
Key Lock Operation  
No Close Call & Alert LED  
Scanner Type  
All  
All  
Mobile  
Handy  
Handy  
Handy  
Other than connecting a GPS, the front and the back  
cannot be used or connected at the same time when the  
UBC-RH96 is in use.  
For example, if you connect a 9-pin serial cable to  
your PC to use the UASD programming software,  
disconnect the UBC-RH96 front cable rst.  
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Initialize Memory (Reset)  
Using the Cable Clamp  
A self-adhesive clamp/  
guide is provided to  
assist you to safely  
route the Remote Cable  
To reset the UBC-RH96 to factory default settings,  
follow the sequence below. Note that once done, there  
is no undo and all programmed keys are reset.  
to your target scanner.  
Clean the planned  
location, peel the base  
covering, and rmly  
With the unit off, press and hold the following keys  
and turn on power at the same time: [2], [9] and  
[HOLD].You see the reset screen below.  
If you turn off power  
press it on the scanner.  
during reset, the process  
Then route the Remote Cable through the guide. This  
helps assure that the remote Cable will not come out  
of the special connector on either a Mobile of Handy  
scanner.  
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starts again when you next  
turn on the unit.  
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
Specications  
UNIDEN UBC-RH96 Remote Head  
IMPORTANT :  
service.  
Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty  
183 W x 48 D x 56 H  
(without knobs)  
WARRANTOR : Uniden Australia Pty Limited A.B.N. 58 001 865 498  
Uniden New Zealand Limited  
Warranty only available in original country of  
purchase.  
Size (mm)  
Weight (Remote  
Head only)  
0.31 kg  
ELEMENT OF WARRANTY :  
Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of  
this warranty, its UNIDEN UBC-RH96 Remote Head (herein after  
referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and  
craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.  
Input Voltage  
13.8 Vdc (11.0 - 16.6 Vdc)  
Current Drain  
(nominal)  
In standby: 2 mA  
In use: 106 mA (backlight high)  
WARRANTY DURATION:  
This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall terminate and be of  
no further effect ONE (1) year after the date of original retail sale. This  
warranty will be deemed invalid if the Product is;  
Operating  
Temperature  
-20° to +60° C  
(-4° to +140° F)  
(A) Damaged or not maintained as reasonable and necessary,  
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(B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits,  
subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden,  
(C) Improperly installed,  
way affect your rights under the TRADE PRACTICES ACT 1974 (Cth)  
(Australia) or the CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT (New Zealand).  
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OR WARRANTY:  
In the event that the Product does not conform to this warranty, the  
Product should be shipped or delivered, freight pre-paid, with evidence of  
original purchase (e.g. a copy of the sales docket), to the warrantor at:  
(D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair  
Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty,  
(E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a  
system not manufactured by Uniden, or  
(F) Where the Serial Number label of the product has been removed  
or damaged beyond recognition. Warranty only valid in the country of  
original retail/sale.  
PARTS COVERED:  
This warranty covers for one (1) year, the Product and included  
accessories.  
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED  
LIMITED  
SERVICE DIVISION  
345 Princes Highway,  
Rockdale NSW 2216  
Fx(02) 9599 3278  
UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND  
SERVICE DIVISION  
150 Harris Road, East Tamaki,  
Auckland  
Fx(09) 274 4253  
STATEMENT OF REMEDY:  
In the event that the Product does not conform to this warranty at any  
time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor at its discretion,  
will repair the defect or replace the Product and return it to you  
without charge for parts or service. This warranty does not provide for  
reimbursement or payment of incidental or consequential damages.  
Customers in other States should ship or deliver the Product freight pre-  
paid to their nearest Uniden Authorized Repair Centre  
(Contact Uniden for the nearest Warranty Agent to you).  
This EXPRESS WARRANTY is in addition to and does not in any  
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© 2007  
Uniden Australia Pty Limited  
Uniden New Zealand Limited  
Printed in China  
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