User manual UNIDEN BC370CRS

[. . . ] BC370CRS OWNER'S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following. This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them. The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. [. . . ] When you turn off the radio functions, it also displays the current seconds and date. It can also be used as a standard alarm clock. Even though your scanner can set its time automatically from the nationwide NIST broadcast, since this signal is usually weak and can often only be received reliably at night in many areas, we recommend you manually set the time to get started. Setting the Current Time and Date Follow the steps to set the current time and date: 1. Press L or M to change the hour by one hour or press the number keys to select the present hour. Press L or M to change the minute setting by one minute or press the appropriate number keys to enter the minutes. Seconds reset to 00, the AM/PM icon flashes. Press L or M to move from AM to PM and back. Press L or M, or press the appropriate number keys to select the correct year. Press L or M, or press the appropriate number keys to select the correct month. Press L or M, or press the appropriate number keys to select the correct day. To exit the clock setting mode, move the slide switch to Clock. Setting the Radio Controlled Clock Options The radio controlled clock attempts to receive the time at the top of every hour (e. g. 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 and so on) until it receives the time. While it is checking for the time, the dish icon ( ) flashes and the signal strength indicator appears to show the condition of the received NIST signal. When it has successfully received the time, the dish icon ( ) will appear in the display. The dish remains steady for 24 hours from the last successful signal reception. Even with a good signal, it will take 2-5 minutes to set the time from the NIST signal. Using the Radio Controlled Clock 21 The NIST signal is very weak, so might not from all parts of your house or at all times of day. Typically, reception is best at night and near a window. The time reception antenna is integrated into your scanner, and is not part of the AM or scanner antenna. Notes: · The antenna receives most strongly when the scanner keeps its left side facing to the source of waves, Fort Collins in Colorado. · Computers and some light dimmers can generate signals that can interfere with the NIST signal. If this occurs, reposition the scanner away from these devices, or turn them off to remove the interfering signal. · If the scanner is inside of a building that has a lot of metal, the timesetting signal will be blocked. [. . . ] The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician. Birdies All radios can receive "birdies" (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it might be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the scanner. [. . . ]