Uniden BC 50XL Scanner User Manual


 
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
If your Uniden@Bearcat'" 50XL is not performing up to your expectations,
please try these simple steps. If you still cannot get satisfactory results after
readingthis guidethoroughly and following thetrouble-shooting steps,you may
need to send your unit in for service.
If you determine that service is necessary, remove the antenna from the unit
(donot remove the batteries) andmake sure it is turned off. Pack the scanner
in the original packing material and carton. Send it along with a brief, concise
description of the problem, your name, address, phone number and a copy
of your purchase receipt to the address listed in the warranty.
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TROUBLE
CHECK
Unit will not turn on/no
1. Batteries are not correctly installed-
power.
check and make sure the + and -
terminals are properly aligned.
2. Batteries are dead-replace with new
ones.
3. Power is off-turn the volume control
on.
No reception/poor reception. 1. Antenna is not correctly installed-
check connector.
2. Environment is not suitable for scan-
ner-relocate unit and try again.
3. Frequencies are not properly pro-
gramed-check and reprogram.
4. Batteries are weak or dead-replace
with new ones.
"E" appears in display. 1. Programing error-check frequency and
try again.
Beep tone sounds every
1. Batteries are Iow in power-replace
15 seconds or "P" & "L" with new ones.
appear in display.
Keypad will not work/
1. Keypad lock is off-check and turn on.
cannot program.