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
1
UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner

2
UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner
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
CONTENTS

3
UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner
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
4
UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner

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
5
UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner

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
6
UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner

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)].
7
UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner

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
8
UNIDEN EZI33XLT+ Scanner