Uniden Scanner BC RH96 User Manual

 
It recognizes the scanner baud rate for reliable  
communications between units.  
Introduction  
Your Bearcat BC-RH96 Remote Head helps you get  
more out of your Uniden BCD396T, BR330T, BCT15,  
or BCD996T 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 BC-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.  
 
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
FCC Statement  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant  
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed  
to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
the receiver.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there  
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
 
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1. This device may not cause harmful interference,  
and  
IC Statement  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian  
ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la  
norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
ꢀ. this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
 
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Remote connection cable, 10 feet in length.  
Included with your BC-RH96  
A correctly polarized vehicle DC adapter to let you  
connect the Remote Head to a convenience outlet in  
your vehicle that provides 1ꢀ-13.8 VDC.  
Your Bearcat Remote Head is supplied with essential  
components and accessories to get you operational.  
This Owner’s Manual.  
Supplied are:  
The BC-RH96 Remote Head unit.  
● A set of pocket-sized Quick Reference Configuration  
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)  
If any of the above items are missing or damaged,  
immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden  
Customer Service at (800) ꢀ97-10ꢀ3.  
to attach the bracket.  
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 qualified professional installer.  
Mounting the BC-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.  
Using the Mounting Bracket  
For most vehicles, the supplied bracket will be the  
easiest method of mounting.  
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.  
Check local laws to determine if using a scanner is  
legal in your area.  
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.  
ꢀ. Insert the BC-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  
1ꢀV 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  
BC-RH96  
 
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5. Route the Remote Cable through the Slotted Guide  
(3) so it lies flat. 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 flat. 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.  
Note: The two slots on the front of the Remote Head  
cannot be used for mounting. These slots are cosmetic  
features only.  
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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BC-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 firm-  
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 BC-  
RH96.  
The DC power cable  
The Remote Control cable  
The Data Port cable (not supplied with BC-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 ꢀ mm  
Control Cable  
The ten-foot 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  
 
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the 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  
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  
port of the BCT15/BCD996T mobile scanner, or the  
side port of the BR330T/BCD396T handy scanner.  
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  
your scanner has the most up-to-date firmware.  
Data Port Cable — Firmware Updates  
The Remote Head has a data port (see BC-RH96  
Connections)so you can update the firmware using the  
data transfer cable provided with your scanner. Con-  
 
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Control Configuration Guides  
Important: If you have more than one scanner, be sure  
to turn off power to the BC-RH96 before switching  
target scanners.  
The BC-RH96 lets you remotely operate the following  
scanners:  
BCT15 Mobile Scanner  
BCD996T Mobile Scanner  
BR330T Handy Scanner  
BCD396T Handy Scanner  
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.  
Even though the scanners have different controls and  
functions, when you connect the BC-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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BCD396T  
BR330T  
FUNC  
LIGHT  
FUNC  
LIGHT  
F1  
F2  
F1  
F2  
pri wx  
pri wx  
F3  
F3  
MENU  
L/O  
MENU  
L/O  
rcl  
race  
rcl  
rev  
att  
rev car att  
F1=  
F2=  
F3=  
F1=  
F2=  
F3=  
The BR330T Key Configuration  
The BCD396T Key Configuration  
 
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BCT15  
BCD996T  
STATE  
F1  
F2  
F1  
F2  
SRCH1 SRCH2 SRCH3  
SRCH4 SRCH5 SRCH6  
ATT REV  
PRI WX  
FUNC  
FUNC  
SRCH1 SRCH2 SRCH3  
F3  
F3  
MENU  
L/O  
MENU  
L/O  
ALERT  
ATT REV  
MUTE  
F + LIGHT  
LIGHT  
F1=  
F2=  
F3=  
F1=  
F2=  
F3=  
The BCT15 Key Configuration  
The BCD996T Key Configuration  
 
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If you have not connected a target scanner, you see  
the screen below. If the BC-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.  
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The LCD displays the following screens (your version  
number may be different than the screen shown here):  
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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  
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applied to the target scanner.  
Setting the BC-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.  
Note: If the Remote Head is connected to a BCT-  
15 scanner, press F + VOL control to change the  
backlight brightness 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].  
Configuration — Menu Mode  
Once you have the units on, press [MENU] to enter  
the Configuration Settings Options. You can skip the  
opening screens by holding [MENU] while turning on  
power. You see the Remote  
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Head Menu screen.  
Setting the BC-RH96 LCD Contrast  
1. Rotate the rotary control to Set LCD  
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To select an item on the  
screen, rotate the FUNC  
knob to scroll to the item.  
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Contrastthen press the knob or [E/Yes].  
ꢀ. Rotate the knob from Contrast 1through  
Contrast 15. 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.  
ꢀ. The screen shows Set Key Assign. Press  
Mobile Default Key Assigment  
the rotary knob again.  
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ORIGINAL Key Operation  
Key  
3. Scroll to the desired  
key (F1 Key, F2  
BCD996T  
[PRI]  
BCT15  
[POL/DOT]  
[HP/BT]  
[GPS]  
(ꢁ/GPWꢀ-G[  
(ꢁ.ꢂ1ꢀ-G[  
Key, or F3 Key) and  
press the rotary knob  
to select it.  
[F1]  
[Fꢀ]  
[F3]  
[WX]  
[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 BCT15  
and BCD996T. The following list applies to all four  
scanners (mobile and handy type) for F1, Fꢀ, or F3.  
CC Band Menu ............Close Call Band Setting Menu  
Settings Menu ....................................... Settings Menu  
Brdcst Scrn Menu .........Broadcast Screen Band Menu  
Search L/O Menu...............................Review L/O List  
F1, F2, F3 Key  
Function  
F+Menu Key...................................[FUNC]+[MENU] Details about each of the operations of the F keys listed  
F+L/O Key...........................................[FUNC]+[L/O] above can be found in the respective Owner’s Manual  
Scan Key............................................................ [Scan] for the mobile or handy scanners.  
Hold Key............................................................[Hold]  
Service Menu .................. Service Search Range Menu  
WX Scan Menu...........................WX Operation Menu  
Goto Custom..............................Custom Search Mode  
Goto CC Only .......................... Close Call Only Mode  
Goto Tone-Out ...................... Tone Out Standby Mode  
 
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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  
ꢀ. The screen shows Set Key Assign. Press  
the rotary knob again.  
ORIGINAL Key Operation  
Key  
3. Scroll to the desired key (F1 Key, F2 Key, or F3  
BR330T  
BCD396T  
Key) and press the rotary knob to select it.  
[F1]  
[Fꢀ]  
[F3]  
Custom Search  
4. For each F Key, select a function from the Select  
Action menu screen.  
CC Only  
Tone-Out  
F Key column applies to the BC-RH96 F keys.  
 
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The five 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 Timer  
and 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 five 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.  
Infinite: 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  
Onor Off.  
Miscellaneous  
Volume Settings - For Handy Scanner  
While it is possible to configure the BC-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 configured 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 configure 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 BC-RH96.  
Serial Operation Precautions  
The BCT15 and the BCD996T have 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  
BC-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 BC-RH96 front cable first.  
 
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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 BC-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 firmly  
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  
starts again when you next  
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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turn on the unit.  
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Specifications  
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.  
7.ꢀ W x 1.9 D x ꢀ.ꢀ H  
(without knobs)  
Size (inches)  
Weight (Remote  
Head only)  
0.7 pounds  
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user  
shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the  
date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product  
is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary,  
(B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits,  
subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C)  
improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other  
than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction  
covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with  
Input Voltage  
13.8 Vdc (11.0 - 16.6 Vdc)  
Current Drain  
(nominal)  
In standby: ꢀ mA  
In use: 106 mA (backlight high)  
Operating  
Temperature  
-ꢀ0° to +60° C  
(-4° to +140° F)  
 
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equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by  
Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as  
detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.  
OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do  
not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and  
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This  
warranty is void outside the United States of America and Canada.  
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY:  
If, after following the instructions in the owner’s manual you are certain  
that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably  
in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts and  
accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence  
of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused  
you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by  
traceable means, to warrantor at:  
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not  
conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect,  
warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective  
unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any  
other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor  
or its representatives in connection with the performance of this  
warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a  
new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH  
ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING  
TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL  
OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER,  
WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION  
OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER  
Uniden America Service  
4700 Amon Carter Blvd.  
Fort Worth, TX 76155  
 
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