Uniden EZI30XLT User manual

EZI30XLT
Scanner
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PRECAUTIONS
Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the
following:
EARPHONE WARNING!
Use only a genuine Uniden earphone. An incorrect earphone
may be hazardous to your hearing. Turn down volume before
connecting the earphone and then adjust volume to suit.
WARNING!
Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To
reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do not expose this unit
to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Important Information 2
Precautions 2
Contents 3
About Your New EZI30XLT Sscanner 4
Country Mode (Australia/New Zealand) 4
Features 5
Understanding Scanning 6
What is Scanning? 6
Conventional Scanning 6
Where To Obtain More Information 7
Included With Your Scanner 8
Setting Up Your Scanner 9
Installing and Replacing Batteries 9
Using Rechargeable Batteries 10
Connecting the Antenna 10
Connecting an Optional Antenna 11
Connecting the Earphone 11
Attaching the Belt Clip 12
EZI30XLT Controls and Display 13
A Look At The Keypad 14
A Look At The Display 16
Operation 17
To turn Power ON or OFF 17
To Adjust the Squelch Level 17
To Adjust the Volume Level 17
Operating modes 17
Instant Channels 18
Service Scan 18
Favourites Scan 19
Scanning Service & Favourites 19
Storing Frequencies 20
Editing Frequencies 21
Using Keylock 21
Using the Display Backlight 21
Troubleshooting 22
Resetting the Scanner 23
Care and Maintenance 24
General Use 24
Location 24
Cleaning 24
Repairs 24
Birdies 24
Specications 25
Warranty 26
CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing a Uniden EZI30XLT Handheld
Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use.
The EZI30XLT comes pre-programmed with frequencies -
organised into 8 Service banks for monitoring police, railroad,
re, ambulance, FM radio, air, marine and UHF CB frequencies.
Each Service bank has a Favourites bank for storing your
favourite frequencies. Up to 210 frequencies can be stored in
Favourites banks. Frequencies in Favourites can be copied from
the Service bank. Manually store your favourite sports or events
frequencies found through the internet and other sources. Visit
the EZI30XLT page on the website for the latest information on
sports and events frequencies.
Australia: www.uniden.com.au
New Zealand: www.uniden.co.nz
Additionally you have 3 Instant channels which are one-touch
keys to store your 3 favourite frequencies.
COUNTRY MODE (AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND)
The EZI30XLT is set to the Australian mode by default.
The Police, RailRoad, Fire and Ambulance banks have select
pre-programmed frequencies - one set for Australia and another
set for New Zealand. Switching the country mode alternates
between the select pre-programmed frequencies of these
service banks.
The country mode can be switched between Australia and New
Zealand as follows:
• Turn on the power while pressing down (Hold). The display
will show the current setting; AUS for Australian mode or nL
for New Zealand mode.
• Press to change the setting.
• Press (Store) to store the country mode. The scanner
displays the volume level and starts in the last mode. The
country mode is remembered for the next power on.
ABOUT YOUR EZI30XLT SCANNER
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BAND COVERAGE
Range (MHz) Step
(kHz) Mode Service
75.0000 - 77.99375 6.25 FM VHF Low Band
78.0000 - 85.0000 6.25 FM VHF Low Band
88.0000 - 107.9000 100 FMB FM Broadcast
108.0000 - 136.9875 12.5 AM Aircraft Band
137.0000 - 147.99375 6.25 FM 2 Meter Amateur Band
148.0000 - 174.0000 6.25 FM VHF High Band
410.0000 - 489.0000 12.5 FM Land Mobile Radio
“FMB” means FM Broadcast demodulation [WFM (Broadcast)].
PRE-PROGRAMMED SERVICE SCAN
8 banks of pre-programmed frequencies ready for scanning.
POLICE
RAILROAD
FIRE
AMBULANCE
FAVOURITE SCAN
Up to 210 user programmable frequencies can be stored and
scanned in Favourites scan mode. Each SERVICE has a
FAVOURITES bank for storing and scanning up to 20 of your
favourite frequencies. An additional miscellaneous (MISC) bank
is available only in the Favourites mode for storing and scanning
an additional 50 favourites frequencies.
INSTANT CHANNEL
3 one-touch keys to store your 3 favourite frequencies.
DROPOUT DELAY
The scanner, during scan, pauses at the end of a transmission
to wait for a reply. Delay time is 2 seconds.
LCD BACKLIGHT
You can turn the orange LCD back light on/off.
KEY LOCK
Lets you lock the scanner’s keys to help prevent accidental
changes to the scanner’s programming.
MEMORY BACK UP
Keeps the frequencies stored in memory for an extended time if
the scanner loses power.
BATTERY LOW ALERT
Warns you when the battery power gets low.
FM Radio Broadcast
AIRCRAFT Band
MARINE
UHF CB
FEATURES

This section provides you with background on how scanning
works. You don’t really need to know all of this to use your
scanner, but some background knowledge will help you get the
most from your EZI30XLT.
What is Scanning?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way
communications do not transmit continuously. Your EZI30XLT
scans programmed channels until it nds an active frequency,
then stops on that frequency and remains on that channel as
long as the transmission continues. When the transmission
ends, the scanning cycle resumes until the scanner receives
another transmission.
Conventional Scanning
Conventional scanning is a relatively simple concept. Each
group of users in a conventional system is assigned a single
frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for repeater
systems). Any time one of them transmits, their transmission
always goes out on the same frequency. Up until the late 1980’s
this was the primary way that radio systems operated.
Even today, there are many 2-way radio users who operate
using a conventional system:
• Aircraft
• Emergency Services (Police/Fire/Ambulance)
• Railroad
• Broadcast FM stations
• UHF CB Radio
• Marine Radio
• Many business radio users
When you want to store a conventional system, all you need
to know is the frequencies they operate on. When you are
scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briey
on each channel to see if there is activity. If there isn’t, the
scanner quickly moves to the next channel. If there is, then the
scanner pauses on the transmission until it is over.
UNDERSTANDING SCANNING
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Where To Obtain More Information
By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need
to know to have fun scanning – how to program and use the
scanner.
Information On The Internet
The Internet is a great source for current frequencies and
information about scanning. Many web sites have lists of
frequencies for your area.
The EZI30XLT can tune to frequencies used at major sports and
events. Visit the EZI30XLT page on the website for the latest
information on sports and events frequencies.
Australia: www.uniden.com.au
New Zealand: www.uniden.co.nz
UNDERSTANDING SCANNING

NOTE: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact
your place of purchase.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER
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EZI30XLT Antenna
Earphone 3x AA Alkaline Batteries
EZI30XLT
Scanner
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Owner’s ManualBelt Clip

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These guidelines will help you install and use your new scanner:
• If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move
the scanner or its antenna away from the source.
• To improve the scanner’s reception, use an optional external
antenna designed for multiband coverage. (You can purchase
this type of antenna at a local electronics store). If the
optional antenna has no cable, use 50 ohm coaxial cable
for lead-in. A mating plug might be necessary for the optional
antennas.
• Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such
as the kitchen or bathroom.
• Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating
elements or vents.
Installing and Replacing Batteries
You can power your scanner using three AA alkaline batteries.
1. Make sure the power is turned off.
2. If the belt clip is attached, remove it (See page 12).
3. Slide the battery compartment cover.
SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER

4. Install three batteries in the compartment as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside.
5. Replace the cover.
Using Rechargeable Batteries
You can also use three rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH) to power
your scanner. Before you use rechargeable batteries, make sure
the batteries are fully charged.
CAUTIONS:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
recommended type.
• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types
of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
Connecting the Antenna
SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER
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To attach the supplied exible antenna to the connector on
the top of your scanner, align the slots around the antenna’s
connector with the tabs on the scanner’s BNC connector.
Then slide the antenna’s connector down over the scanner’s
connector and rotate the antenna connector’s outer ring
clockwise until it locks into place.
Connecting an Optional Antenna
The scanner’s BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety
of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or
outdoor base station antenna.
NOTE: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to
connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 15 metres
from the scanner, use RG-8 lowloss dielectric coaxial cable.
You can get a BNC adapter at your local electronics store.
Connecting the Earphone
For private listening, you can plug the 3.5mm miniplug
earphone into the headphone jack on top of your scanner. This
automatically disconnects the internal speaker.
WARNING!
If you connect an external speaker to the scanner’s headphone
jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and
ground. This might damage the scanner.
SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER

Attaching the Belt Clip
To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go,
use the supplied belt clip. Slide the belt clip into the hanger
piece on the back of the scanner. To remove, slide up the belt
clip pulling the pinch at the middle of the belt clip.
SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER
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Pinch

2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light
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EZI30XLT CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
Antenna
Display
Keypad
Earphone Jack

A Look At The Keypad
Your scanner’s keys have various functions labelled on the key
tops and below the keys.
Key Name Description
2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light
• Press to go to volume control mode.
• Press & hold this key to disable the
keypad.
2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light
• Press to go to squelch control mode.
• Press & hold to clear channel memory
in Favourite Scan Hold Mode or Instant
Channel Mode.
2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light
• Press to turn on/off the LCD back light.
• Press & hold to turn the power on/off.
• Press to move the digit to right in Edit
Favourite / Instant Channel Mode.
2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light
• Press to select Instant channel 1.
• Press & hold to store Instant channel 1.
2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light
• Press to select Instant channel 2.
• Press & hold to store Instant channel 2.
2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light
• Press to select Instant channel 3.
• Press & hold to store Instant channel 3.
• Press to move the digit to left in Edit
Favourite / Instant Channel Mode.
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2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light

Key Name Description
2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light
• Press to toggle change the service
bank.
• Press & hold to toggle between
Service Scan Mode and Favourite
Scan Mode. (Or between Service
Scan Hold Mode and Favourite Scan
Hold Mode.)
2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light
• Press to Start/Stop Scan Mode.
• Press & hold to go to Programming
Channel Mode in Service Scan
Hold Mode or while monitoring a
frequency.
• Press & hold to store the frequency in
Programming Channel Mode.
2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light
2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light
• Press to change volume level in
volume control mode.
• Press to change squelch level in
squelch control mode.
• Press to change the direction of the
scan.
• Press to resume scanning while
monitoring a frequency.
• Press to select channels in Service
/ Favourite Scan Hold Mode or
Programming Channel Mode.
• Press for more than one second to
rapidly select channels upwards or
downwards in Service / Favourite
Scan Hold Mode or Programming
Channel Mode.
• Press to edit frequencies in Edit
Favourite / Instant Channel Mode.
• Press for more than one second to
rapidly edit frequencies upwards or
downwards in Edit Favourite / Instant
Channel Mode.
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A Look At The Display
The display has indicators that show the scanner’s current
operating status. The display information helps you understand
how your scanner operates.
FAV - appears when Favourites or Instant mode is selected.
POL - appears when Police bank is selected.
RAIL - appears when Railroad bank is selected.
FIRE - appears during when Fire bank is selected.
AMBL - appears during when Ambulance bank is selected.
1- appears when Instant channel 1 is selected.
2- appears when Instant channel 2 is selected.
3- appears when Instant channel 3 is selected.
- appears when keylock is activated.
HOLD - appears when Hold is selected during scanning modes.
- appears during Instant mode
MISC - appears when Miscellaneous bank is selected
during Favourites mode.
FM - appears when FM Radio band is selected.
AIR - appears when Air band is selected.
MRN - appears when Marine band is selected.
UCB - appears when UHF CB band is selected.
- appears when battery level is low.
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1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light

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To turn Power ON or OFF
1. Press & hold (Pwr).
When power is turned
on the volume level is
displayed momentarily.
To Adjust the Squelch
1. Press (Sq) and then adjust using the / keys. The squelch
level can range from 0 (open squelch) to 10 (tight squelch).
TIP! Set the squelch level to 5 to start, you can always adjust
it later.
To Adjust the Volume
1. Press (Vol).
Then adjust using the / keys.
The volume level can range from 0
(no volume) to 30 (maximum).
Operating modes
• INSTANT Channels (1), (2) and (3)
• SERVICE scan
• FAVOURITES scan
OPERATION
2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light
2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light
What is the Squelch?
When there is no signal present on a particular frequency
the radio only hears noise. The Squelch feature mutes the
audio when there is no signal or no strong signal present. By
adjusting the squelch level you control how strong a signal
needs to be to open the squelch and unmute the audio.

Instant Channels
The INSTANT channels are 3 one-touch keys to
store your 3 favourite frequencies. The channels
remain empty until you store a frequency to them.
At any time press (1),(2) or (3) to select the
instant channel.
1, 2or 3shows at the top of the display.
To store an Instant channel:
1. Select the desired Intant channel
(1), (2) or (3);
2. Press & hold (Store) to enter the
STORE mode. The editable digit ashes.
3. Use the / / / keys to select
the desired frequency.
4. Press & hold (Store) to store the
frequency to the instant channel.
To store a frequency that is displayed
during SCAN mode to an Instant channel;
1. Press & hold (1), (2) or (3) to immediately store that
frequency to the Instant key.
To clear the Instant channel:
1. Press & hold (Clr) during Instant mode.
Service Scan
The Service mode scans the 8 pre-programmed SERVICE banks;
OPERATION
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2
1
3
Ex: Store Instant 2,
Select Desired Frequency
POL POLICE
RAIL RAILROAD
FIRE FIRE
AMBL AMBULANCE
FM FM Radio Broadcast
AIR AIRCRAFT Band
MRN MARINE
UCB UHF CB
2
1
Store
3
Pwr
Srvc
Fav
Vol
Sq
Hold
Clr
Light

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Favourites Scan
Each SERVICE bank has a FAVOURITES bank which remains
empty until you store your favourite frequencies to it.
An additional miscellaneous (MISC) bank is available in the
Favourites mode.
Scanning Service & Favourites
To go to scan mode or scan the
next bank:
1. Press (Srvc/Fav). Scan starts
automatically. When there are no
frequencies stored in the Favourites
bank then the display ashes “noCH”.
NOTE: Only one bank can be scanned at a time.
The banks can be changed in the following order;
POL > RAIL > FIRE > AMBL > MISC* > FM > AIR > MRN > UCB
*Available only in Favourites mode.
To switch scan modes between
Service scan and Favourite scan:
1. Press & hold (Srvc/Fav).
In Service mode the FAV icon does
not show on the display.
In Favourites mode the FAV icon
shows on the display.
To pause scan:
1. Press (Hold) at any time to pause
scan on the current frequency.
2. Use the / keys to go to the
previous/next frequency in the
service bank or the previous/next
channel in the favourites bank.
3. Press (Hold) again to resume scan.
Ex: Service scan, AIR bank
Ex: Favourites scan, no
channels
Ex: Favourites scan
Ex: Service scan
Ex: Service scan Hold
OPERATION

Storing Frequencies
To store a Service bank frequency to the Favourites bank:
1. Go to service scan mode. When a
desired frequency is found
press (Hold) to pause scan.
2. Press & hold (Store) to enter the
STORE mode. The display toggles
between frequency and the next
available channel in the
Favourites bank.
3. Use the / keys to select the
desired favourites channel to
store the frequency to.
TIP! Press (Srvc/Fav) to select the MISC favourites bank.
4. Press & hold (Store) to store the frequency.
The radio stays in the favourites mode.
To manually store a frequency to the Favourites bank:
1. Go to favourites mode and select desired bank.
2. Press (Hold) to pause scan.
3. Use / to select desired channel.
4. Press & hold (Store) to enter the
STORE mode. The editable digit
ashes.
5. Use the / / / keys to select
the desired frequency.
6. Press & hold (Store) to store the
frequency.
To store a frequency to an Instant Channel
See Instant Channels on page 18.
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Ex: Service scan Hold
Ex: Store Favourites,
CH 01 (AIR)
Ex: Store Favourites,
CH 02 (AIR)
Ex: Store Favourites,
Select Desired Frequency
(AIR)