Uniden EZI33XLT+ User manual

EZI33XLT+
Scanner
Owner’s Manual

PRECAUTIONS
Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the
following:
BATTERIES WARNING!
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries.
• 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, dierent types
of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable),
or rechargeable batteries of dierent capacities.
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 fire or electrical shock, do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..................1
Precautions ............................1
ABOUT YOUR EZI33XLT+ SCANNER............ 4
To Change the Band Plan .................. 5
FEATURES ............................. 6
What is Scanning?....................... 9
Conventional Scanning ................... 9
Where To Obtain More Information ...........10
UNDERSTANDING SCANNING................ 9
INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER .............11
SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER ................12
Installing and Replacing Batteries ............12
Using Rechargeable Batteries ...............13
Connecting the Antenna ..................14
Connecting an Optional Antenna .............14
Connecting the Earphone..................15
Attaching the Belt Clip....................16
EZI33XLT+ CONTROLS AND DISPLAY ..........17
A Look At The Keypad ....................18
A Look At The Display ....................21
OPERATION ............................22
To turn Power ON or OFF ..................22
To Adjust the Squelch ....................23
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To Adjust the Volume ....................23
Operating Modes .......................23
Instant Channels ........................24
Service Scan ..........................25
Favourites Scan ........................26
Scanning Service & Favourites...............26
Select Step Frequency ....................27
Lockout Preprogram Frequency .............27
Lockout Favourite Channel .................28
Storing Frequencies .....................29
Editing Frequencies..................... 30
Using Keylock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Display Backlight................ 30
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................31
Resetting the Scanner ....................32
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..................32
General Use ...........................33
Location .............................33
Cleaning .............................33
Birdies ..............................33
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...37
CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing a Uniden EZI33XLT+ Handheld
Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use.
The EZI33XLT+ comes pre-programmed with frequencies -
organised into 9 Service banks for monitoring emergency,
freenet, PMR, marine, VHF-Low band, FM radio band, Air
band, VHF-High band and UHF band frequencies.
Each Service bank has a Favourites bank for storing
your favourite frequencies. Up to 180 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.
Additionally you have 3 Instant channels which are one-
touch keys to store your 3 favourite frequencies.
ABOUT YOUR EZI33XLT+ SCANNER
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TO CHANGE THE BAND PLAN
You can change the band coverage by band plan.
To switch the band plan between 1 and 2.
1. Make sure the power is turned o.
2. While holding down (1) or (2) key, turn on the scanner.
Band Plan 1…(1) key
Band Plan 2…(2) key
Notice: Any Band Plan change will modify the factory
preset channel steps settings of all bands and the
memory contents of the Emergency bank.
ABOUT YOUR EZI33XLT+ SCANNER
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Band Plan 1
Range (MHz) Step (kHz) Mode
78.0000 - 79.9950 5FM
80.0000 - 82.9950 5FM
83.0000 - 84.0100 5FM
84.0150 - 87.2950 5FM
87.3000 - 107.9500 50 FMB
108.0000 - 136.99166 8.33 AM
137.0000 - 137.99375 6.25 FM
138.0000 - 143.99375 6.25 FM
144.0000 - 145.99375 6.25 FM
146.0000 - 155.99375 6.25 FM
156.0000 - 157.43125 6.25 FM
157.4375 – 157.99375 6.25 FM
158.0000 - 160.59375 6.25 FM
160.6000 - 162.0250 6.25 FM
162.03125 - 162.59375 6.25 FM
162.6000 - 174.0000 6.25 FM
406.0000 - 439.99375 6.25 FM
440.0000 - 449.99375 6.25 FM
450.0000 - 465.99375 6.25 FM
466.0000 - 469.99375 6.25 FM
470.0000 - 512.0000 6.25 FM
FEATURES
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FEATURES
Band Plan 2
Range (MHz) Step (kHz) Mode
78.0000 - 79.9950 5FM
80.0000 - 82.9950 5FM
83.0000 - 84.0100 5FM
84.0150 - 87.2950 20 with 15 Oset FM
87.3000 - 107.9500 50 FMB
108.0000 - 136.99166 8.33 AM
137.0000 - 137.9950 5FM
138.0000 - 143.9950 5FM
144.0000 - 145.9875 12.5 FM
146.0000 - 155.9900 10 FM
156.0000 - 157.4250 12.5 FM
157.4375 – 157.9875 12.5 FM
158.0000 - 160.5875 12.5 FM
160.6000 - 162.0250 12.5 FM
162.0300 - 162.5900 10 FM
162.6000 - 174.0000 10 FM
406.0000 - 439.99375 6.25 FM
440.0000 - 449.99375 6.25 FM
450.0000 - 465.9900 10 FM
466.0000 - 469.9900 10 FM
470.0000 - 512.0000 6.25 FM
“FMB” means FM Broadcast demodulation [WFM (Broadcast)].
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PRE-PROGRAMMED SERVICE SCAN
9 banks of pre-programmed frequencies ready for scanning.
FAVOURITE SCAN
Up to 180 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.
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/o.
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.
LOCK-OUT
Lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels
or frequencies when scanning.
FEATURES
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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 EZI33XLT+.
WHAT IS SCANNING?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way
communications do not transmit continuously. Your
EZI33XLT+ scans programmed channels until it finds 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:
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• Emergency Services
(Police/Fire/Ambulance)
• Freenet
• PMR
• Marine Radio
• Aircraft
• 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 briefly 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.
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.
UNDERSTANDING SCANNING
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NOTE: If any of these items are missing or damaged,
contact your place of purchase.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER
EZI33XLT+
Scanner
Antenna
BNC Type
Stereo
Earphone
2 x AA NiMH
Batteries
1.2 V 2300 mAH
Owner’s
Manual
Belt Clip USB Cable
Charge Function
Only
EZI33XLT+
Scanner
Owner’s Manual

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
two AA NiMH batteries.
1. Make sure the power is turned o.
2. If the belt clip is attached, remove it
(See page 16).
3. Slide the battery compartment cover
down as shown.
SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER
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SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER
4.Install two AA NiMH batteries in the compartment as
indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked
inside.
5. Replace the cover.
USING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
You can also use two rechargeable batteries (NiMH)
to power your scanner. Before you use rechargeable
batteries, make sure the batteries are fully charged.
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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, dierent types
of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of dierent capacities.
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries.

To attach the supplied flexible 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
ANTENNA
SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER
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CONNECTING THE EARPHONE
For private listening, you can plug the 3.5 mm 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
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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
Pinch
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EZl33XLT+ CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
Antenna
Display
Keypad
USB Jack
Earphone Jack
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A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD
Your scanner’s keys have various functions labelled on
the key tops and below the keys.
Key Name Description
• Press to go to volume control mode.
• Press to go to squelch control mode.
• Press to go to step mode for VHF-Low,
FM, AIR, VHF-High and UHF bank.
• Press & hold this key to disable the
keypad.
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