Grecom EZ Scan-SD PSR-700 User manual

GRECOM PSR-700
EZ Scan-SD
Owner’s Manual

GRECOM PSR-700
EZ Scan-SD
Handheld Scanning Receiver
FCC ID ADV0602901
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 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Motorola, Smartnet, Smartzone, Omnilink, and Privacy Plus are registered trademarks of Motorola Inc. EDACS is a registered trademark
of Harris Inc. LTR is a registered trademark of E.F. Johnson, Inc.
Copyright © 2010 GRE America, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved
OWNERʼS MANUAL - Please read before using this equipment.
IMPORTANT:
This manual uses the following symbols to emphasize Warnings, Notes and Usage Hints
WARNING A WARNING symbol is used to indicate possible risk of personal
injury or damage to equipment
NOTE A NOTE symbol is used to indicate an operational note that relates
to the current paragraph of the manual
A HINT symbol is used to indicate a usage hint that relates to the
current paragraph of the manual
HINT
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The EZ Scan-SD handheld scanner is designed to receive analog transmissions
only, and cannot be used to monitor digital or encrypted radio traffic.
Please take the time to read this manual completely
before using your new scanner.

Table of Contents
..........................................................................................................Introduction!5
...........................................................................................................Features!5
........................................................................The FCC Wants You To Know!6
............................................................................................Scanning Legally!7
.........................................................Installing the EZ Scan-SD PC Application!9
..........................................................Getting Familiar With Your EZ Scan-SD!13
................................................................................EZ Scan-SD Front View!13
..........................................................................Understanding the Keypad!14
...................................................................................POWER/Backlight!14
....................................................................SCAN/PAUSE/SELECT Key!14
..........................................................................................UP Arrow Key!14
....................................................................................DOWN Arrow Key!15
....................................................................................RIGHT Arrow Key!15
......................................................................................LEFT Arrow Key!15
................................................................................................MENU Key!15
..................................................................................................SKIP Key!15
.....................................................................................................WX Key!16
.................................................................Other Switches and Controls!16
...................................................................................Main Power Off!16
......................................................................Battery Type Selection!17
...............................................................................................Squelch!18
..........................................................................Understanding the Display!18
...........................................................................................Display Icons!19
.........................................................................................psD Indicators!20
........................................................................How the EZ Scan-SD Works!21
.....................................................................................Copyright Notice!21
...................................................................................................Getting Started!23
....................................................................Unpacking the EZ Scan-SD!23
............................................................................Inserting the batteries!23
............................................................................Attaching the antenna!24
....................................................................Turning the EZ Scan-SD on!24
........................................................................Battery Charge Indicator!24
..............................................................................Low Battery Warning!25
......................................................................................Listening Safely!25
...........................................................................................Traffic Safety!25
...........................................Connecting an Optional External Antenna!26
............................................Connecting an Earphone or Headphones!27
...........................................................Connecting an External Speaker!27
......................................................................................Using AC Power!27
..................................................................Using Vehicle Battery Power!29
........Browsing the Library, Picking Objects and Importing to Scanlists!29
..................................................................................................Overview!29

............................................................................Browse the Library!29
...........................................................Pick objects from the Library!29
..............................................................Import objects to Scanlists!30
...................................Basic Step by Step Programming Instructions!30
.........................................................................Browsing the Library!30
.....................................................Picking Objects from the Library!31
........................................................Importing Objects to Scanlists!32
.........................Conventional Frequencies and Trunking Talkgroups!33
.....................................................................................Setting Up Scanlists!35
.................................................................Enabling/Disabling Scanlists!36
................................................................................Renaming Scanlists!36
......................................................................Monitoring Imported Objects!36
...........................................................Browsing Scanlists and Objects!36
...................................................................................Scanning Objects!36
..............................................................Monitoring While Browsing!37
............................................................................................Scanning!37
...............................................................................................Pausing!37
..............................................................................................Skipping!37
.....................................................................................Scan Resume!37
.........................................................................More EZ Scan-SD Features!38
...................................................................EZ Scan-SD PC Application!38
....................................................................................................SD Card!38
...............................................Inserting and removing the SD Card!38
..............................................................................SD Card contents!39
...................................................................SD Card error messages!40
.......................................................................EZ Scan-SDʼs Main Menu!41
.................................................................V-Scanner II Storage System!42
........................................................................................Editing Objects!43
.......................................................................................Weather Modes!47
................................................................................Weather Monitor!47
.................................................................................Weather Priority!47
........................................Dedicated SAME Weather Alert Receiver!48
..............................................................................................Skywarn!49
.................................................................................................Searching!50
.............................................................................Spectrum Sweeper!50
...................................................................................Service Search!52
.......................................................................................Limit Search!54
.....................................................Storing found CTCSS or DCS codes!55
.............Updating your programmed data to latest data from Library!56
.................................................................................................Troubleshooting!58
..................................................................................Birdie Frequencies!59
..........................................................................................................Care!60
..................................................................................Service and Repair!60
.................................................Appendix A - The EZ Scan-SD Settings Menu!61
....................................................................................................Specifications!64
...............................................................................................Limited Warranty!67

Introduction
Welcome to scanning with the EZ Scan-SD! The EZ Scan-SD is
an exciting new way to enjoy the hobby of scanning police, fire,
EMS, amateur, government and other two-way analog radio
communications.
The EZ Scan-SD provides a simple and easy to understand user
interface in a powerful and feature-rich state of the art analog
scanning receiver. The EZ Scan-SD is a professional-quality
scanning receiver, yet it is designed to provide ease of use,
especially for beginners.
The EZ Scan-SD is equipped with the entire USA
RadioReference database in a special on-board Library, giving
you instant access to the frequencies and systems used by
public safety, local government and business all over the United
States! Use the EZ Scan-SD PC application (included) to keep
your scannerʼs RadioReference Library and firmware up to date.
Please take a few moments to read this manual carefully before
using your EZ Scan-SD. The EZ Scan-SD is unlike any other
scanner ever produced, and we want you to fully understand how
it can maximize your enjoyment of the scanning hobby.
Features
Easy to Understand User Interface - A simplified keypad and
display with familiar Scan, Pause, Skip and Navigation controls
make it easy for you to use your EZ Scan-SD.
The Complete USA RadioReference Database On SD Card -
The entire USA database from www.radioreference.com is stored
on a standard SD Card that is included with the EZ Scan-SD,
giving you access to the most comprehensive radio data
available without connecting the EZ Scan-SD to a computer or
the Internet!
Upgradeable CPU Firmware and Library - Keep your radioʼs
firmware and RadioReference library current with enhancements
and updates as they become available with free upgrades!
Powerful EZ Scan-SD PC Application Software Included -
Customize existing programming or add new objects to scan,
and keep your EZ Scan-SD firmware and Library data up to date.
SKYWARN Storm Spotter Functionality - Instant access to
frequencies used by storm spotter networks. You can monitor
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storm conditions as they occur, and become aware of dangerous
conditions before the media or emergency management officials
are able to announce them to the general public.
SAME and All Hazards Weather Alerting - The EZ Scan-SD
features a Dedicated SAME Weather Alert Receiver mode,
alerting you to severe weather and other hazards in the specific
area(s) that you select, or, the EZ Scan-SD can check your local
NOAA weather frequency periodically, even while scanning, and
alert you when an All Hazards alert occurs.
Multi-System Trunking - Scans most common analog trunked
radio system signaling formats, including Motorola, EDACS and
LTR. Both talkgroup and individual call monitoring are supported.
Powerful Spectrum Sweeper - Quickly sweeps the EZ Scan-
SDʼs frequency ranges for transmissions from nearby sources.
When a nearby transmission is found, the EZ Scan-SD
automatically tunes to that frequency and receives the traffic.
Expanded V-Scanner II Storage System - With the expanded
V-Scanner II (VS-II) storage system, you can use the
EZ Scan-SD PC application to save up to 200 V-Scanner
configurations on the SD card, which can be recalled at any time
in the field using the radioʼs keypad.
Built-in Service Searches - Predefined service search ranges
make it easy to find activity in your area.
Audible alarms - Programmable audible alarms can be
configured to sound when certain objects are active.
Programmable Backlight Alert Flash Patterns - The backlight
can be programmed to flash with custom flash patterns when
certain objects are active, providing another way alerting the
operator when important radio traffic is present.
Signal Strength Meter – Shows relative strength of received
signals.
Slim, compact case design with rubberized exterior and
large speaker - Designed for durability, one-handed operation
and ease of use.
The FCC Wants You To Know
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
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Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. 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.
There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. 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:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
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.
2."This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Scanning Legally
Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups
including police and fire departments, ambulance services,
government agencies, private companies, amateur radio
services, military operations, pager services, and wireline
(telephone and telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to
almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However,
there are some transmissions you should never intentionally
listen to. These include:
•Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other means
of private telephone transmission)
•Paging transmissions
•Any intentionally scrambled or encrypted transmissions
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According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA),
you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for
intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such
a transmission unless you have the consent of a party to the
communication (unless such activity is otherwise illegal).
This scanner has been designed to prevent illegal reception of
protected transmissions. This is done to comply with the legal
requirement that scanners be manufactured so as to not be
easily modifiable to pick up those transmissions. Do not open
your scanner's case to make any modifications that could allow it
to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. Doing so
could subject you to legal penalties.
GRE encourages responsible, legal scanner use.
In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires
a permit. Check the laws in your area. It is also illegal in many
areas to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by
traveling to the scene of an incident without authorization.
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Installing the EZ Scan-SD PC Application
EZ Scan-SD comes with an easy to use computer application that you can use to
modify your EZ Scan-SD’s programming or to add your own custom
programming. To begin the installation process, insert the CD into your
computer’s CD-ROM drive. The EZ Scan-SD Application installer will then start.
The EZ Scan-SD Application installer will install the following components by
default:
•The EZ Scan-SD PC Application and help files
•The currently available frequency database library
•The current USB cable drivers
The following install procedure is used to install the software. Screen captures of
each screen the user may see while installing will be shown alongside the steps
needed.
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