Manual / Guide · 2011
Uniden HomePatrol-1 Scanner — Owner's Manual
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Manual / Guide · 2011
Version 2.02 12/6/2011 This product uses one or more of the following patents: 5,199,109 5,408,692 5,428,826 5,438,688 5,465,402 5,471,660 5,483,684 5,530,296 5,548,832 5,551,071 5,574,995 5,577,076 5,598,430 5,642,424 5,710,992 5,784,388**** 5,956,648*** 5,991,346 6,025,758 6,034,573 6,064,270 6,192,223* 6,519,472*** 6,941,120* 6,839,550 7,006,797** 7,013,110 7,046,964** 7,190,937** 7,505,738 7,548,735** Other patents pending. * These patents are under license from Gray Electronics, Inc. ** These patents are under license from Counter Technologies, Inc. *** These patents are under license from G/Tracker Technologies, Inc. **** This patent is under license from Gregory D. Knox. Patented DVSI Vocoder: US Patent Nos. 5,870,405; 5,649,050; 5,630,011; 5,581,656; 5,517,511; 5,491,772; 5,247,579; and 5,226,084. These patents are all licensed from Digital Voice Systems, Inc. (DVSI). © 2011 Uniden America Corporation, Ft. Worth, Texas. HomePatrol is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation, Ft. Worth, Texas. Issue 2.00, July 2011 Questions? Problems? Get help on the web at www.HomePatrol‐1.com or www.uniden.com. Or call our Customer Service line at 800‐292‐2294. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................................................................... i IMPORTANT INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 1 WHAT IS THE HOMEPATROL‐1?.................................................................................................................... 3 What are HomePatrol‐1’s Features .............................................................................................................. 3 HomePatrol‐1 Version 2............................................................................................................................ 4 How Does the HomePatrol‐1 Work? ........................................................................................................ 4 What You Do ......................................................................................................................................... 4 What You Hear in the United States ..................................................................................................... 5 What Else Can HomePatrol‐1 Do? ............................................................................................................ 5 Create Favorites Lists ............................................................................................................................ 5 Avoid Transmissions.............................................................................................................................. 5 Replay Transmissions ............................................................................................................................ 5 Record Transmissions ........................................................................................................................... 5 Use GPS Input........................................................................................................................................ 5 Updating HomePatrol‐1 Firmware................................................................................................................ 6 Updating the HomePatrol‐1 Database.......................................................................................................... 6 HOMEPATROL‐1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ............................................................................................ 7 Hardware .................................................................................................................................................. 7 Base Unit ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Main Screen .............................................................................................................................................. 8 Main Screen Overview .......................................................................................................................... 8 HOMEPATROL‐1 OPERATIONS .................................................................................................................... 11 Start‐Up Wizard ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Selecting Channels to Monitor................................................................................................................ 11 Change Location.................................................................................................................................. 12 Select Service Types ............................................................................................................................ 12 Set Range ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Select Favorites Lists to Monitor ........................................................................................................ 12 Avoiding Transmissions....................................................................................................................... 13 Selecting Nationwide Systems ............................................................................................................ 13 Customizing Your Monitoring Experience .............................................................................................. 13 Adjusting Listening Volume ................................................................................................................ 15 Adjusting Screen Tap Volumes............................................................................................................ 15 Equalizing the Volume Level ............................................................................................................... 15 Adjusting the Screen ........................................................................................................................... 15 Adjusting Contrast and Backlight Level............................................................................................... 15 Adjusting Auto Dim ............................................................................................................................. 16 Setting Automatic Shutoff................................................................................................................... 16 BUILDING FAVORITES LISTS ........................................................................................................................ 17 Creating a Favorites List.......................................................................................................................... 17 Saving to an Existing Favorites List ......................................................................................................... 18 Managing Favorites Lists......................................................................................................................... 18 Using Favorites Lists to Monitor Special Services ................................................................................... 18 OTHER FEATURES........................................................................................................................................ 19 Avoid/Unavoid Transmissions................................................................................................................. 19 How to Set the Avoid Default Value ................................................................................................... 19 How to Avoid a Transmission.............................................................................................................. 19 Replay...................................................................................................................................................... 20 Record ..................................................................................................................................................... 21 Weather .................................................................................................................................................. 22 Monitoring Weather Channels ........................................................................................................... 22 Monitoring Weather Alerts................................................................................................................. 22 Displaying Unit IDs .............................................................................................................................. 22 Using HomePatrol‐1 with an Accessory GPS Receiver................................................................................ 23 Connecting Your GPS to HomePatrol‐1 .................................................................................................. 23 Setting Up GPS ........................................................................................................................................ 23 HOMEPATROL‐1 AND SENTINEL SOFTWARE .............................................................................................. 24 Manage Profiles ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Manage Favorites Lists............................................................................................................................ 24 Manage Databases.................................................................................................................................. 24 Create New or Edit Existing Systems ...................................................................................................... 24 ii Share Favorites Lists................................................................................................................................ 24 Manage Firmware Updates .................................................................................................................... 24 Installing Sentinel.................................................................................................................................... 24 How to Install HomePatrol‐1 Sentinel Software..................................................................................... 25 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................... 26 BATTERY AND POWER INFORMATION........................................................................................................ 27 Recharging the Batteries..................................................................................................................... 27 Appendices.................................................................................................................................................. 29 Appendix A: HomePatrol‐1 Specifications ............................................................................................. 29 Appendix B: Band Coverage....................................................................................................................... 31 Appendix C: Services Types........................................................................................................................ 33 iii IMPORTANT INFORMATION The FCC Wants You to Know IMPORTANT! This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it can not tune to radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone use. 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 radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to information you regarding the local laws. Modification Notice Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this User’s Guide, could void your authority to operate this product. Part 15 Information This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This scanner 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 scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the scanner on and off, you are 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 scanner and the receiver This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. General Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following: Earphone Warning You can use an optional 32Ω stereo headset or earphone with your scanner. Using incorrect earphone or headset might be hazardous to your hearing. The output of the phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset. Set the volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the earphone or headset. Otherwise, you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the volume or squelch setting. This might be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal. 1 Liquid Exposure 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! Power Disconnection Caution Important: Always turn the scanner off before disconnecting external power. Some settings are saved only as the scanner is powering down. 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 that you should never intentionally listen to. These include: Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmission) Pager transmissions Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions 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 conversation unless you have the consent of a party to the conversation (unless such activity is otherwise illegal). This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of scrambled transmissions. This is done to comply with the legal requirement that scanners be manufactured so they are not easy to modify to pick up these 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. Modifying or tampering with your scanner’s internal components or using it in a way other than as described in this manual could invalidate your warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. In some areas, mobile and/or portable use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. It is also illegal in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of an incident without authorization. 2 WHAT IS THE HOMEPATROL‐1? Uniden’s HomePatrol‐1 is the first digital TrunkTracker IV Communications Receiver that requires no user programming. Simply turn it on, enter your location, and you will immediately begin hearing communications in your area. This functionality is made possible by combining the rich radio system database from RadioReference.com with Uniden’s patented radio system selection methods to correctly identify and monitor only nearby systems. With the HomePatrol‐1, you can also listen to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather channels and monitor weather alerts. Set your HomePatrol‐1 to monitor these transmissions when it is in a standby state or when it is turned on. What are HomePatrol‐1’s Features System support: o APCO 25 Trunked and Conventional o Motorola Analog and Mixed Digital o EDACS Narrow and Wide o LTR o Conventional 2 GB micro SD for storing favorites lists and recording transmissions Factory programmed for all known radio systems in the United States and Canada Zip code entry for instant reception of local Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) City selection for instant reception of local services Autolocate that can quickly find local systems even if you don’t know where you are Connectible to a GPS accessory receiver (not included) for precise system selection and continuing reselection when traveling USB connection to PC for updates through HomePatrol‐1 Sentinel software Weather Alert Standby (SAME) Instant replay plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions. One‐touch recording to capture transmissions for later playback Optional car mount kit NOTE: This version of the HomePatrol‐1 manual reflects changes made in firmware update 2.02 and later. For information on features added in the Extreme Upgrade, see the separate manual available by download at http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol. 3 HomePatrol‐1 Version 2 Starting with Version 2, the HomePatrol‐1 includes many advanced features available by purchasing a registration key from Uniden. For information on unlocking and using these features, see the separate HomePatrol Extreme Users Guide. Even without the registration key, you can take advantage of these advanced features, many of which can be programmed using HomePatrol Sentinel software: Per‐channel delay – lets you determine how long the HomePatrol‐1 stays on a channel after the transmission ends. Longer delays help prevent missing replies. Shorter delays improve overall scanning speed. Better location precision for systems – allows you to define a department’s location and range using up to 32 rectangles instead of a single circle (circles are still supported). Multi‐Favorite List Support – lets you monitor up to 256 Favorites List at a time, or combine Favorites Lists and the Full Database for monitoring. Channel Alerts – sounds a programmable alert when a channel set to alert becomes active. Unit ID Tagging – displays an alpha tag showing the information about a specific radio unit being received. ID Search – stops on all unavoided radio traffic, even if the channel is not in HomePatrol‐1’s database. Emergency Alert – sounds an alert when a unit triggers their emergency status (on compatible radio systems). A coordinated HomePatrol‐1 website (www.HomePatrol.com) provides a variety of support features and information. Become part of the HomePatrol‐1 family by getting involved in the discussion forums. How Does the HomePatrol‐1 Work? What You Do When you set your location, HomePatrol‐1 searches its databases for channels near that location. If you enter your zip code, HomePatrol‐1 searches within a 10 mile radius of the center of that zip code. If you enter the city, that range is 20 miles from the center of the city. If you use the AutoLocate feature, that range increases to 30 miles. If you manually enter your latitude and longitude or connect an accessory GPS receiver, your HomePatrol‐1 will select channels that apply to your precise location. HomePatrol‐1 uses these databases: Radio System Database – provided by www.radioreference.com, this database contains radio system information including frequencies, trunked talk groups, and geographic locations for radio systems across most of North America. ZIP Code Geographic Database – provides geographical coordinates for most zip and postal codes in the US and Canada. RadioReference SysID Database – contains system ID and geographic location information for trunked radio systems across North America. City Location Database – includes the centerpoint of most named cities and counties. 4 What You Hear in the United States Your HomePatrol‐1 receiver has over 10,000 police, fire, ambulance, business, utility, and other agencies set for instant access. You can also listen to weather channels and weather alerts, and you can set your HomePatrol‐1 to monitor weather alerts while it is in a standby state. NOTE: There are some communications that the public is locked out from monitoring. Your HomePatrol‐1 cannot receive agencies that scramble their communications; it also cannot receive agencies on private proprietary systems. Because there are so many different kinds of communications going on, you can turn on specific types of agencies you want to hear (and turn off those you don’t). Tap Menu/Service Types to select these agencies. Appendix C provides a list of service types and a brief description of them. What Else Can HomePatrol‐1 Do? Create Favorites Lists As you find transmissions you like and would like to monitor again, you can save them to a Favorites List. When you opt to listen to a Favorites List, HomePatrol‐1 will monitor only the transmissions on that list. Avoid Transmissions You can also select transmissions for HomePatrol‐1 to avoid (ignore). Replay Transmissions HomePatrol‐1’s Replay feature acts as an instant replay of the transmissions you’ve just heard. You can set how long a period Replay records for instant playback. This period can range from 30 seconds to 240 seconds (4 minutes). While you can replay that recording immediately and continue replaying it, you cannot save it for future listening. Record Transmissions With HomePatrol‐1, you can tap a button and begin recording transmissions. When you begin recording, HomePatrol‐1 adds the Replay recording buffer to the recording. HomePatrol‐1 will continue recording until you tap again to stop. These recording sessions are saved and can be replayed on demand. Rename and delete sessions through the Review Recordings screen, accessed through Advanced Menu/Replay Options/Review Recordings (tap on the session to bring up an options screen). Use GPS Input HomePatrol‐1 works with an accessory GPS receiver to provide the most accurate location setting possible. You can set HomePatrol‐1 to use GPS settings while you are traveling so you always receive the most accurate transmissions for your location. A Word About HomePatrol‐1 Profiles When you entered your zip code the first time, you began creating your first HomePatrol‐1 profile. A profile contains settings like your location and associated transmissions from the database, Favorites Lists and Avoids, etc. You automatically develop a profile as you monitor transmissions and save some to Favorites Lists, avoid others, and adjust how HomePatrol‐1 receives and plays them. 5 HomePatrol‐1 operates on a single profile at a time, so, if you want to significantly change your current profile, save it to Sentinel first. The saved profile becomes a snapshot of your HomePatrol‐1 configuration at that moment. When you want to restore that specific profile later, write it back to HomePatrol‐1. For example, if you are traveling to another city and you will be creating a profile for that city, write your current profile to Sentinel. You can restore that profile when you return and all your settings will be saved. Refer to HomePatrol‐1 Sentinel Software Help files for detailed information about profiles. Updating HomePatrol‐1 Firmware From time to time, Uniden will release firmware updates to improve existing functionality, add new features, or address issues found in its operation. Updating the firmware takes just a few minutes and is easily accomplished using the HomePatrol Sentinel Software you installed on your PC at HomePatrol‐1 initialization. If you did not install Sentinel software, refer to the HomePatrol‐1 and Sentinel section later in this manual. Simply connect your HomePatrol‐1 to your PC using the supplied USB cable and select “Mass Storage”. Then, in Sentinel select UPDATE Update Firmware and follow the on‐screen prompts. Updating the HomePatrol‐1 Database To update the HomePatrol‐1’s database, connect it to your PC using the supplied USB cable. If you have upgraded to the extreme features, then select “Mass Storage”. Then, in Sentinel select UPDATE Update Master HPDB. Finally, write the new database to your HomePatrol‐1 by selecting HomePatrol Write to Homepatrol. 6 HOMEPATROL‐1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE Hardware The HomePatrol‐1 unit comprises a base unit and antenna. Accessories included in the box are: AC Power Adapter Car Charger USB Connection Cable 4 X AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries Rubber Antenna MicroSD card (installed) Table Stand Base Unit The HomePatrol‐1 base unit is 3.3 in (84.5 mm) H x 5.9 in (149 mm) W x 1.5 in (38.4 mm) D. It contains a 3.5‐inch diagonal color touch‐sensitive LCD screen. The left side of the unit provides headphone and line out jacks and SMA antenna jack while the right side contains the USB, power jack, and serial port for GPS. 7 Main Screen The HomePatrol‐1 Main screen is the screen you will see when monitoring. From that screen, you can also access other screens that let you adjust various settings and manage HomePatrol‐1 features. Main Screen Overview The Main screen is the primary screen for HomePatrol‐1. It displays the names of the transmission you are listening to and gives you access to other features. The following sections provide a general overview of this screen. System, Department, and Channel Transmission The three center rows of the Main screen display the system, department, and channel associated with the transmission. If you want to hold on any of these, tap on it. HomePatrol‐1 will hold and monitor that specific level until you tap it again. A lock icon on that row displays to indicate the hold. Level Name System Department Channel Description The overall system being monitored. (Example: Dallas) The small text below the system name indicates which Favorite List is being used (or “Full Database” for the main database). The name of the department being monitored. This department is part of the system described previously. (Example: Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority) The name of the channel being monitored. (Example: DART Transit Police). Also shows the service type, frequency or talk group ID and Unit ID (if enabled) for the channel. 8 Submenu Pop‐Ups Tap on the ‹ tab on the right side of each line and a submenu pop‐up displays. You can select from a set of operations for that level, although some operations are not available for every level. Submenu Definition Blocks HomePatrol‐1 from receiving Avoid transmissions for a specific element. Provides access to advanced features, such as Advanced site information as well as those unlocked by purchasing a V2 registration key. Provides information about that transmission Info level. Prev Backs through the selected level. Moves HomePatrol‐1 to the next system, Next department, or channel. Fave Lets you add the channel to a Favorites list. System Department Channel X X X X X X X X X X X Note X X X ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ X Radio Control Bar The row of buttons across the top of the Main screen lets you fine‐tune HomePatrol‐1 reception, access Help, and reenter system configuration. Button Squelch Range Atten (Attenuation) GPS Help Definition Sets how strong a signal must be before HomePatrol‐1 stops on it. Controls how many channels are selected based on your location and systems’ locations. Small range settings result in fewer systems and departments selected. A selection bar lets you set the range in 2‐mile increments. Each screen tap is 0.5 miles. Reduces signal interference if you are in an area where there are a lot of radio signals. If Attenuation is set to ON, the status indicator turns red. Displays the status of a connected GPS unit. Displays Help text. Tap and hold to redo initial setup configuration. Status Icons Three status icons reside in the right corner of the Main screen: Icon Description Shows the status of the screen touch lock. Tap to lock (grey color icon)/unlock (gold color icon) the screen controls. NOTE: The gold locked icon is the same icon that displays when you lock a transmission level. Shows relative signal strength. (Example shows three bars strong) Battery level/charge status. When AC power is connected, a lightning bolt displays on the icon. 9 Feature Navigation Bar The row of buttons across the bottom of the Main screen allows you to record and play back transmissions; the Menu button allows you to configure specific elements of the HomePatrol‐1 system (i.e., Audio Options, Replay Options, Set Charge Time, etc). Button Menu Replay Record Mute Description Displays options for managing HomePatrol‐1 features and operations Provides an instant replay of the previous transmissions (30 – 240 seconds as set through the Replay Options menu). Tap and hold this button to display Replay Options. Records ongoing transmissions. When you begin recording, the Record status indicator turns red. Tap Record again to stop recording. Tap and hold this button to see a list of saved recordings. Mutes the current transmission for as long as the Mute value has been set. Tap and hold Mute to display the Mute Options menu. Set the length of time for Mute to be active and the Mute level (0 – 6). From this menu you can also silence the transmissions and/or the keytap volume. 10 HOMEPATROL‐1 OPERATIONS Start‐Up Wizard The first time you turn on your HomePatrol‐1, it will take you through a startup wizard to install the HomePatrol Sentinel software and set up basic scanning criteria. To run the startup wizard again, tap and hold the Help button. Running the Startup Wizard 1. Plug the provided USB cable into your computer and into HomePatrol‐1’s USB jack. HomePatrol‐ 1’s screen turns white during PC connection. When connected to the PC, HomePatrol‐1 installs like an additional drive. 2. Allow the installation to Autorun. If you don’t see an Autorun prompt, open the drive and navigate to the setup.exe file in the Setup folder. Double click setup.exe to run that program. 3. Sentinel will ask you where you want to install the software. Once the software is installed, click Close when prompted. NOTE: Sentinel uses the internet to check for firmware and radio data updates. 4. After installing Sentinel, disconnect HP from the PC. HomePatrol‐1 restarts initialization. Selecting Channels to Monitor HomePatrol‐1 operations revolve around the ability for you to listen to the transmissions you want to. There are many ways to fine‐tune the transmissions your HomePatrol‐1 receives: Change your location Select service types Change the Range Select Favorites Lists to use Avoid transmissions While HomePatrol‐1 selects channels, the Channel Selection screen appears. For the first 5 seconds, the screen shows the message “0 Channels Selected” with Cancel (activated) and Other Option (deactivated) in the Feature Navigation bar. After 5 seconds, the screen shows the number of channels selected, increasing as more channels are selected. When channel selection completes, Other Options is activated and Cancel changes to Listen. If you select Other Options at this point, you can choose to take any of the actions listed previously except Avoid transmissions. If your selection results in many channels, your HomePatrol‐1 will warn you that it will take a long time to scan through all selections and recommend that you change your criteria to reduce the number of channels selected. 11 Change Location There are five ways to change your location from the Menu screen: Enter Zip Code. Tap Enter Zip Code and follow the prompts to enter a different zip code. Enter City. Tap Enter City and follow the prompts to specify a city to use as your location. AutoLocate. HomePatrol‐1 searches frequency bands for a known radio system. When it finds one, you have the option of accepting that location or retrying for another one. Manual Location Input. If you know your exact coordinates, enter them here. Set Up GPS. Tapping this selection displays the Set Up GPS screen, where you an see the status of a connected GPS receiver or change GPS input settings. Select Service Types Service types are categories of transmissions that have similar content. Service type examples include (but are not limited to) Aircraft, Emergency Ops, Fire‐Talk, and Law Dispatch. Select service types through the Select Service Types menu on the Menu screen. Appendix C provides a list of service types and their definitions. By default, only public safety (Law, Fire, EMS, and Multi) dispatch channels and Custom 1 are selected. How to Select Service Types Tap the following: Menu Select Service Types The Select Service Types menu displays. Scroll through the entries, tapping UP or DOWN to change pages. Tap on the service types you want to listen to. That entry turns orange. Tap it again to deslect it. When you have tapped on the service types you want, tap Accept. HomePatrol‐1 selects channels based on your service type requirements and then begins monitoring them. Set Range Range lets you set how far out from your set location HomePatrol‐1 will search for channels to select. Tapping Range from the Radio Control bar or selecting Set Range from the Set Your Location menu displays an indicator bar. Each of the 15 bars equals 2 miles for a total of a 30 mile range. Tap + or – (or press and release the volume key) to increase or decrease the range in .5 mile increments or tap and hold + or – (or press hold the volume key) to increase or decrease the range in 1 mile increments. Select Favorites Lists to Monitor Selecting one or more Favorites Lists to monitor tells HomePatrol‐1 that you want to listen to the transmissions that have been saved to that list. You can use Favorites Lists and the full database at the same time, or select a combination of Favorites lists to monitor. Select the Favorites List you want to monitor through the Main Menu/Manage Favorites Lists screens. (Refer to BUILDING FAVORITES LISTS later in this manual for detailed information.) 12 Avoiding Transmissions As you monitor transmissions, you will come across transmissions that you don’t care to listen to. Tap Avoid in the submenu pop‐up. (Refer to Avoid/Unavoid Transmissions later in this manual for detailed information.) Selecting Nationwide Systems Some systems contain information about common channels used nationwide. Systems like this include Railroad frequencies, GMRS and FRS frequencies, and more. To enable these systems: Tap the following: Menu Advanced Menu Select Nationwide Systems The list of nationwide systems displays. Scroll through entries, tapping UP or DOWN to change pages. Tap on the nationwide systems you want to monitor. Selected entries turn orange. Customizing Your Monitoring Experience HomePatrol‐1 has many options that you can set according to your own preference. You can decide how bright the screen will display, how loud screen taps are, and how long default time is when you tap Mute. You can also set the defaults for instant replay length and automatic shutoff. No single menu lets you adjust all settings at one time. You access these settings individually. Many, however, are found in the Menu and Advanced Menu. The following table provides a quick guide to these settings and how to access them. Detailed information for select operations follows the table. To set this… Location Tap this… Menu/Set Your Location Then tap… Enter Zip Code Enter City Auto Locate Manual Location Input Set Up GPS Set Range Save Location Review Location/Use Location Service Type Menu/Select Service Types Service types you want to monitor. Audio Options Menu/Audio Options Audio AGC – tap for On/Off Screen Tap – tap for Off/Auto/Soft/ Loud 13 To set this… Display Options Tap this… Menu/Display Options Then tap… Set Contrast (16 contrast steps) Set Backlight Level (11 dimmer steps) Auto Dim – tap for On/Off Power Save – tap for On/Off Unit ID Display: 2 modes or off Motorola/P25 TGID Format EDACS TGID Format Font Size: Size of type on the main screen. Owner Information Menu/Owner Information Change –Edits the information displayed for Owner Information at power up. Nationwide Systems Select Nationwide Systems Each nationwide system you want included during monitoring. Advanced Options Advanced Option Register Advanced to input your Extreme Upgrade key for advanced features. Set Auto Shutoff Menu/Advanced Menu/Set Auto Shutoff Turn Off In – Tap to scroll through automatic shutoff times Shutoff Mode – Tap to scroll through the automatic shutoff modes. Set Clock Menu/Advanced Menu/ Set Clock Sets the internal clock. Set Charge Time Menu/Advanced Menu/ Set Charge Time Sets the amount of time HomePatrol-1 will take to recharge batteries that have been drained. Avoid Options Menu/Advanced Menu/ Avoid Options Default Avoid – Tap to select Permanent or Temporary Review Avoid List – Displays a list of Avoided selections. Mute Options Menu/Advanced Menu/Mute Options Default Mute – Tap to select default time a selection will remain Mute (5 sec – 2 min, Permanent) Mute Level – tap to select Mute level (0 – 6). Silence – Tap to select Reception, Keytap, or Both. Replay Options Menu/Advanced Menu/Replay Options Set Replay Duration – Tap to scroll through 30 sec – 240 sec (4 min) selections. OR Tap and hold Replay 14 To set this… Standby Options Tap this… Menu/Advanced Menu/ Standby Options Then tap… Default Mode External Power – Tap to select default shutdown mode if powered through external power. Default Mode Battery Power – Tap to select default shutdown mode if powered through batteries. Restore Options Menu/Advanced Menu/ Restore Options Clear User Data – Tap to restore all default settings, delete all avoid lists, favorites lists, recordings, log files, and weather event records. Reset User Settings – Tap to return all settings to their default values. Adjusting Listening Volume The volume adjustment button is located on the top left of the HomePatrol‐1 unit. Tap + to increase the volume or – to decrease it. Adjusting Screen Tap Volumes You can adjust how loudly the unit will indicate a screen tap through the Audio Options screen. Equalizing the Volume Level Automatic Gain Control (AGC) attempts to equalize the audio volume for different channels. Note that AGC cannot compensate for extreme volume differences. How t