Manual / Guide · 2015
A short (9-page) owner's manual for the RadioShack PRO-668, a Whistler-built digital handheld related to the WS1080: ZIP-code programming, playlists, searching, recording and playback, SAME weather alerts, V-Scanner backup and the settings menus. Scanned copy; the text layer is OCR and carries errors.
® ® RadioShack. 2000668 / PRO-668 User's Guide HANDHELD DIGITAL TRUNKING SCANNER Thank you for purchasing your Digital Trunking Handheld Radio Scanner from RadioShack. Please read this user's guide before setting up and using your new scanner. Introduction Many organizations, suchas police * Police and fire departments. emergency + Fire Departments response teams, and airports, use « Air Ports radio communication extensive,’ every day. Scanning these radio communications is a great woy to listen to all the exciting events happening In your area Radio communicationis alsoused = * Auto Races to coordinate large events. and * Air Shows spectators vith radio scanners * Sports listen to behind-the-scenes action, One obstacle to scanning can be + Simple Controls configuring your scanner. The * Programming iScan is designed to simplify this Software Process and get you started as * Programming by quickly and easily as possible. ZIP Code If you have a ZIP Code, you can program your iScan. This guide will help you set up and program your iScan. and then provide more detailed instructions for fine-tuning your scanning experience. Features + Simple programming by ZIP Code + Multi-system trunking * Audio recording + Weather radio Signa! Stalker I! + ‘V-Seanner I USB Interface, with PC programming software RadioReference database (SD Card) Masks encrypted audio Decodes Radio ID and Talkoroup ID Improved P25 functionality + Signal strength meter + Programmable alert LED «Discriminator output Package Contents + Handheld Scanner + Antenna + USB Cable microSD Card (PC software} Belt Clip User's Guide Contents Introduction. Antenna... a External Power Batteries ....... Setting Bandplan and Clock Programming by ZIP Code... Playlists...... Programming ty City ‘County Manual Programming Scanning....... Attenuation. Scanning Legal, Priority Scanning Monitoring........... Searching... Signal Stalker Il........... SSS SS ct a a aetna Ne Service Search 12 Limit Search. 13 Search Settings 43) Weather Radio Weather Prior.ty SAME Standby Backing Up Your Scanner...... Reprogramming Your iScar Advanced Features. Setting Up a Password Play Sets Configuring Settings..... Editing Objects Manually... Recording and Playpack.... Alert LED Settings ....... Saving Found CTCSS or DCS Codes Using IF Output Changing micr:»SD Cards . iScan Directory Folders .. PC Scanner Software Updating DSP Firmware Updating CPU Firmware............ Updating the Software Detabsse Updating Your iScan Library........ Maintenance 29 Birdie Frequencies see 29: Troubleshooting 29-32 Specification: 33 Frequency Coverage siaiisicncnaueir an 34 Library Copyright Notice 25 FCC Statement...... 35 Limited Warrant, Antenna Your iScan's durable antenna provides excellent reception. Align its connector with the iScan antenna post tabs press down and turn. To connect a larger antenna. use a coax- to-BNC adapter and S0-ohm cvaxial cable (RG-58, RG-8).* Disccnnect ar: outdoor antenna during electrical storms to prevent damage External Power Before starting. make sure the scanner is off. Use the supplied shielded USB cable. Some USB power adapters can interfere with the scanner's reception. Using an incompatible USB cable may damage your scenner. Batteries Always set the Battery Type: * ALK - Alkaline + NI-MH - Rechargeable, Nickel-Metal Hydride Warning: Never install alkaline batteries with the Batter, Type switch set to NI-MH. Alkaline batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them. + Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. D> not mix old and new batteries, different battery types (alkaline or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. Dispose of batteries promptly and properly; do not burn or bury them For storage of a month or longer. remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts. Recycle Rechargeable Batteries Recyclt: your od rechargeable betterics at one of the many collection sites nthe L © and Canada “ofing the site nearest -0y, wutvews call2recy'@ org or cal! to’ -free 1-877-2-RECYCLE. *Abesys ensure sa’e ard pro, er annvenna instalation, Feicw instructions provided wit your antenna none are provided. refer to article 810 of National Flectrcal Code (NEC for instal'atiin and grounding instructs is. 4 @ @ Setting Bandplan and Clock Te turn on your iScan. press the Power button. When you turn on your -Set Clock- = iScan for the first time. ri use the four-direction Cs ae ee * padandSELtosetyour |Press SEL to Set bandplan, date, andtime. |Ot SKIP to Exit Headphone::* (not supplied) Squelch Higher for stronger signals. Lower for weaker signals. Power Press and hold. Four-Direction Pad The four-direction pad and SEL button navigate a through menusand = lists. and control ¢ @ild p volume a > Belt Clip Align the belt clip and slide down until it clicks. To remove. pull back the tab and slide up. “To preiec* our nearing * Set the wurne to zero before putting on neadphones. With tne headphones on. adjust the \olume to a comfortable level + Avod increasin? solume. Over time, your sens tivity decreates 50 volume leveis that cic not cause discomfort might damage -sur nearing. + Aeod or init bstening a hgh- solume levels, Prolonged exposure to high- olume le sels can cause permanent hearing low Wear i headphones while operating a motor sehicie or nding a bicycle can create a traffic hazard andis illegal areas, Even thougt heacichones let yxy Neat some outside sounds when listening at normal volunve le sels, they still Can proses. a traffic hazard. Exeree extreme caution 5 @ @ Programming by City/County To prog your by city or ity 1 2. SelectSelect Place andpressP. SelectBy City or By County andpress >. 4. Use the four-direction pad and SEL button to set your location. Press MENU to access the main menu os 5. SelectDefault Types orCustom Tyres. Default Types immediately imports default values, and Custom Tyyes lets you select services, (V = selected) 6. Press SEL. Note: Not all states have state wide trunked systems. Manual Programming You can program by browsing the library. To program you scanner by browsing: 1. Press MENU to access the main menu. 2. SelectBrowse Library, thenpress >. 3. Use the four-direction pad and SEL button to select agencies to program. (Vv = selected) 4. Press MENU. 5. SelectImPort Selected and pres» SEL. A list of playlists appears 6. Use the four-direction pad and SEL button to select a playlist. (V= selected) 7. Press <4 toimport the items. Library Structure Each State contains three data types: + Agencies — Statewide non-trunked systems. + Counties/Cities — County or independent city. + Systems -—Trunked systems, including control frequencies (sites) and talkgroups. Note: Not all states have a statewide trunked radio system. ® Programming by ZIP Code All scannable items programmed into * Conventional your iScan are considered objects. frequencies Your iScan automatically imports and = * Trunked organizes objects into playlists. The talkgroups impl hod for prog 9 * Radio services your new scanner is by ZIP code. To program your scanner by ZIP code: 1, Press MENU to access the main menu 2. SelectSelect Place andpress >. 3. SelectBy ZIP Code andpress Pb. 4. Use the four-direction ZIP Cc padandSELbuttonto | a ode: = set your zip code. moooe 5. SelectDefault } moves cursor Tyres orCustom SEL-OK. MENU-BACK Types. Default A Types immediately imports default 6 values, and Custom Types lets you a select services. (v= selected) 4? 6BBE 6. Press SEL. 4 . Vv Playlists Your iScan automatically imports and organizes objects into playlists, beginning at Playlist 151 named by senice. To organize your iZcan, you can rename your playlists. To rename a playlist: 1. Press MENU to access the main menu 2. SelectPlaylists and press SEL. 3. Select aplaylist and press P. The playlist name appears. 4. Use the four-dire-tion pad to change the name. then press SEL. 5. Press MENU. To enable or disable playlists: 1. Press MENU to access the misin menu 2. SelectPlaylists and press SEL. 3. Use the four-direction pad to select a playlist and press SEL. (V= selected) 4. Press 4. 6 x) ® Scanning Your iScan checks all active objects sequentially for transmissions, stopping for transmissions. To scan: 1. Press MENU to access the main menu. 2. SelectPlay andpress >. Scanning lay > Do Preyists — HR Talk Fire Talk Emergency Ors Law DisrFatch Fire DisrFatch Your iScan stops for transmissions plus a two-second delay During the transmission, the iScan display provides information about the transmission source. Squelch OPEN Trunking Data Global Attenuator ON P25 with AGC [_ Scanning 5 gape } = — Battery Law Talk TGRP Psdr-- Priority EWPD E=SE i Skip Fort Worth Regi | Delay Lock out it External Power’ Charging Paused AM, FM/NF (Narrow FM) P25 without AGC Attenuator ACTIVE T DaFM We Playlist Hea Dis matin Object Type —+ CONU PsDr ObjectName TRUO PD Disr Frequenc;’ (NEM 453.6568666 SquelchCodee TF DOSC Sil ® Attenuation Attenuation can help prevent interferer.ce by reducing the strength of incoming signals. Attenuation can improve scanning in high-traffic areas, such as large urban areas, In rural areas, attenuation is used less frequently. To activate global attenuation, press ATT. GA appears in the display Attenuator ACTIVE Recording [ @=Full T A om Dis Fatch u PSDL +- priority se Skip 453.6356066 | Delay S11 Lock out (ON) Press ATT again to remove attenuation from the object. G remains on the display to indicate that global attenuation is still enabled but not active. Press ATT again to disable global attentuation. Scanning Legally Your scanner 4 gou; 9 Pe t aimest every transmission your scanner canreceive. However, there are sone jonvally Hsten tac) + Telephone conversations (cefuar, cordless, or other means of pavele ‘signal transnis sien) + Paging transmissions y y encrypted ) Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines t for onally Ng to. using. oF divulging of sucha is you ONseNt of aparty to th (unk h thernice tlegall. Tis scanner’ 3 that soas ty Do not open your scanner's case to make any modifications tiiat cou'd allow it that 9a so could subject you use. 5 We In some arexs, rnabie use of this scanner js uniewful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your ares. It Is also itiegal in many areas to interfere with the duties of pubic safety officials by ng to the G without authorization, Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsib'e for compliance could wold the user's authority to operate the equpmert. Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure cormpliance with the Clase B FCC limits. 9 @ 7 Monitoring Monitoring simply means keeping your iScan tuned to a single object, rather than scanning through a playlist. The most common form of monitoring is to simply press b> /Il when the iScan stops on a transmission. Te return to scanning, press P/Il again. You can also monitor a specific object by manually tuning your iScan to the object. To manually tune an object: 1, Press MENU to access the main menu. 2. SelectBrowse Objects and press P. The first available playlist appears. 3. Use the direction keys to navigate through playlists and objects. Objects Playlists Playlists Objects 4. Press SEL. 11 Priority Scanning You may decide that a particular object should be checked more frequently during scans. Your iScan checks Priority objects more frequently than non-priority objects. Note: To set priority. Priority Mode must be enabled. To enable Priority Mode: 1. Press MENU to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings and press SEL. 3. SelectPriority Mode andpress SEL.A checkmark (Y) indicates Priority Mode is active. -Settings- Save changes Default Vals Simple DisrPlaya Default PL: 1 Priority Priority Mode v 4. Press MENU, and then press SEL to confirm To set priority objects: 1, Press MENU to access the main menu 2. SelectBrowse Objects and pres: SEL. 3. Use the four-direction pad to select an object and press MENU. Objects Playlists Playlists Objects 4. SelectPriority and press SEL. A checkmark (Vv) indicates Priority. 5. Press MENU, and then pres» SEL to confirm 10 Searching Your iScan can locate active * Signal Stalker II frequencies in your area that youcan + Service Searches save to include in future scans * Limit Search TIP: While searching, you ms, want to ignore a frequency. Press SKIP and your iScan will ignore the frequency.* Signal Stalker II Signal Stalker Il sweeps quickly through several frequency ranges in 1 MHz blocks. To search using Signal Stalker Il: 1. Press MENU to access the main menu 2. Select Search, and press P. 3. Select Signal Stalker and press P. 4, Select Ail Bands or Public Safety and press >. 5. Your iScan stops for transmissions. To continue the search, press P. 6. To save a frequency. press MENU, select Store Channel, and press SEL. Your iScan adds the object to the default playlist, named by search type. Service Search Service Searches sweep through frequencies specifically used by common radio services. To perform a Service Search: * Public Safety * Aircraft 1. Press MENU to access the * Railroad main menu. * Amateur (HAM) * Citizen's Band (CB) 2. Inthe main menu, select * Marine Search, and press >. * FRS/GMRS/MURS 3. SelectService Search and press P. 4. Scroll through the available services, select a ser. ice, and press P. 5. Your iScan stops for transmiszions. To continue the search, press >, 6, Tossvea frequency press MENU. select Store Channel. and press SEL. Your ican adds the object to the default pleylist, named by search type. *Torestore all skened objec’ * go to tne main menu, select Restore Skirred anapre-:P. 12 @ Limit Search Limit Searches focus your search to a defined range. To perform a Limit Search: 1. 2. 3. Select Limit Search, and press P. The search begins. 4. Press MENU. 5. ScrolltoLo. press P. and use the four-direction pad and SEL to set the value. 6. Scroll toHi, press P. and use the four-direction pod and SEL to set the value. Press MENU to access the main menu Select Search, and press P. 7. Press to continue the search. 8. Your iScan stops for transmissions. To continue the search, press P. 9. Te sayea frequency. press MENU, select Store Channel, and press SEL. Your iScan adds the object to the default playlist, named by search type. Search Settings Each type of search includes settings that you can use to improve your experience. Signal Service Lirrut Stakerit | Search Saareh Press Menu during a search. Atten Attenuato? Zeromatic Locates frequencies quickly e @ Delay Pause before resurning search: Special Mode ‘Skips 1 MHz block where you have skipped five or more frequencies Fr jes Limits the search range Rx Mode Automatic or forced AM/FM modes, (Arceaftand Amateur bands) Lemest frequen , to search Hi fo) Hignes* trequen:y to search @ @® To activate Skywarn®: 1. Press @ once to enter Weather Mode. 2. Press @ again to activate Skywarn®. Note: Sk; warn® temporarily disables all other playlists. SAME 1 FIPS = SAME Standby __|Be2eee2 > moves cursor Specific Area Message SEL-OK, MENU-Back Encoding (SAME) identifies A specific geographical areas using ia 6-digit Federal Information Processing 6 _ Standards (FIPS) codes, which are 4° 6HG i> mostly aligned along county lines. 4 Vv To use SAME Standby. you must program at least one FIPS code. You can obtain FIPS codes at: www.nws.noaa.gov. You can also call the NWS toll-free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697- 7263). TIP: For advance notice, consider programming FIPS codes for adja: ent counties. To program FIPS Codes: 1, Look up your local FIPS code(s) 2. Press @, then press MENU, 3. ScroiidowntoSAME 1 FIPS andprevs P. 4. Use the four-direction pad and SEL button to set your FIPS code. 5. Select SAME 1 Enable and press >. 6. Tosave additicnal FIPS codes. select SAME 2 FIPS ari repeat steps 4-5. 7. Select Save Changes =a and press P. NOAA Weather 7 162.550000 To activate SAME Standby Mode: SKIP « Normal 1. Press @. and then press 4 or P to select a NOAA channel. 2. Press SKIP. The spezker is muted and SKIP = Normal appears 3. Toreturn to Normal Weather Mode. press SKIP again. @® Weather Radio The NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) network broadcasts official warnings. watches, forecasts, and other information from the National Weather Service (NWS).* s FM NOAA Weather To monitor the strongest Ux? 162.550000 NWR frequency in your area, SKIP « Standby press Weather Priority Weather Priority makes the =trongest weather frequency 8 priorty object to be scanned more frequently. To receive severe weather broadcasts while scanning other channels, set the Weather Priority channel. To activate Weather Priority: 1. Press @® . When the transmission starts, make note of the NWR channel number (1-7). 2. Press MENU. ms NORA W th eine ea er 3. Select Priority and We 7-1 162.550000 press 4 or P to select the channel. skip] = Standby 4. Scroll to Save Changes acd press. Priority Skywarn® Skywarn® repeaters relay severe v.eather reports directly from amateur radio repeaters to local NW’S offices NOTE: Some areas may not have available Skywarn® frequencies. To importing Skywarn® Frequencies: 1. Browse for Skywarn® frequencies in the iScan library Browse Library P United States > (State) PCounties/Cities P (County) > Categories Amateur Radio. 2. Select Skywarn and press SEL. 3. Press Menu. The Playlists appear. 4. Select the Skywarn playlist and press SEL. SKYWARNG@ and the SKYWARNG loge are registered trademarks of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admnistrat‘on, used with permisi«zion 14 @ @ Backing Up Your Scanner As a mobile scanner, your iScan is desiged to simplify changing locations with minimal configuration. V-Scanner I! stores up to 20 complete scanner configurations. including objects and pleylists, so that you can restore your scanner programming any time, and you can save configurations for multiple locations. For example. if you travel between Texas and Colorado, you can save your Texas programming in one \/-Scanner | folder and your Colorado programming in another. When you travel, you can load the folder for your current location, and your programming is complete. To save a V-Scanner Il folder: 1. Press MENU to access the main menu. 2. SelectSelect Place andpress Pb. 3. SelectBackup Data andpress >. 4, Press SEL. To load a V-Scanner II folder: 1, Press MENU to access the mizin menu, 2. Select V-Scanner andpress P. 3. Press dor P tosalect the Y-Scanner folder. 4, Press SEL, TIP: After you ho. completely set up your scanner, save a teckup. 4 backup can save you a lot of work later. Reprogramming Your iScan To change your lox ation by reprogramming, you must clear your current programming, Otherwis2, your scanner will scan both locations, NOTE: Clearing channels erases all current scanning data. If you “ant to re-use this data in the future, save the configuration in a V-Scanner Il folder. To clear your current location: 1. Press MENU. 2. ScrolltoSet Place andpress P. 3. SelectClear Channels andpress >. 4. Pres» SEL to confirm. 15 16 ® @® Advanced Features When you are able to scan, you can use advanced features to imprc:ve your scanning experience Setting Up a Password You can set a password to restrict access to your iScan. 1. Press MENU. 2. Scrollito Set Password andpress > 3. Use the arrows to set the password. 4. Press SEL. Note: The password can be reset using the iScan software, if necessary. Play Sets if you have a large number of playlists configured, you can manage them using play sets. Your iScan provides 20 play sets that each contain a list of all 200 normal playlists and the Skywarn® playlist. For example, you can define a play set for Texas and a play set for Colorado. In each ploy set. enable or disable playlists for that location. When you travel, you can enable and disable play sets to reconfigure your iScan. To define a play set: 1. Press MENU to access the main menu. 2. SelectPlay Sets andpress P. 3. Use the four-direction pad to select 4 play set and press SEL. Checkmarks (V) indicate active play set. 4. Press MENU. The list of playlists appears. 5. Use the four-direction pad to select a ploylist and press SEL. Checkmarks (v) indicate included playlists. 6. Press 4. 17 @ @ Show TGID Displays talkgroup ID. Simple Display must be unchecke Show Site Disploys trunking site name, if two or mire Name trunking system sites are programmed Simple Display must be unchecked CONV TGID Displays tne taikgroup ID for P25 conventional CONV Radio ID | talkgroup calls. Displays the Radio ID for P25 conventional calls. Simple Display must b< unchecked. PC/IF CCDump | Streams ASCII Contro' Channe! Dump data To file | > er the USB interface {er trunking contro! Limit | channels. stores ASCII Control Channel Dump Trim Logs | data to the microSD card, and sets a lirrit for the number of Trim Logs that are sent 100, 200, 500. 1000. Low Batt Time | Interval (se> nds) between low-battery alerts. Charge Time Sets tne radio charge time. TG Disp Displsy format for \slkgroup IDs. M36 Stat Bits Uses status bits to track Motorola 360° baud trunking talkgroup calls. M36 ENC ignores encrypted bits on Motorola 3600 bps control channel systems EDAC Dig ignores encrypted bits on EDACS control channel systems BandPlan Selects USA or Canada. FlexStep Allows smailer steps between frequencies. EncMode For encrypted transmissions: Noise, Silent. or Tone. EncLevel Sets the encrypted cal tone level IF Out Routes the IF Discriminator signal to the headphone jack. DSPLevelAdapt | Controls how fast the DS? adju**s to varying P25 levels (default: 64). Higher - faster. ADC Gain Sets input signal to CODEC (default: +08). DAC Gain Seis output signal from CODEC, varying the de-aded signa! audio level (default: +0dB). Auto Power On | Turns on your iScan at a specified time, to At00:00 aset function: Menu. Scan. Weather, or Mode: Monitor Place Select Disables the Set Place option on the main menu. Sig Bar 1-5 Sets tne range for tne Signal Strength indicator. 19 ® Configuring Settings To access configuration settings, select Settings from the main menu, and press >. Default Vals Restores default settings. Simple Display | Limits the information on the display during scanning or monitoring. Default PL The default playlist for scanning and for saving objects found during searches. Priority Mode | Erwbles Priority Moce, ant’ sets the time Priority Time | between prior’) scans. See "Priori Scanning" on peje 10. Enable Record | Enables the record feature See ‘Recording and Playback" on page 21 SearchRecord | Records received search transmissions GAttenMode | Enables Global Attenuation and activates GA GAtten On See "Priority Scanning” on page 10. Search Dg AGC | Applies Digital AGC to digit»! transmiss’ons GAGC Mode Enables and activates Global AGC GAGCOn PlaySets Opt Turns on the P-a, Set Feature. See "Pla, Sets* On page 17. Sounds Sets iScan beeps ard alert sounds Alerts Sets alerts: Off, Audio, Visual, Both Key Beeps Enables «> disables key tones and seis key Beep Volume tone wolume. Alert Volume Object and low battery alert ~alume. Contrast Sets the LCD contrast. LModeBAT Sets the back ight mode with batteries and external LModeEXT power: Off, On, Stealth. Normal, Key, ignore, LiteArea Sets LCD and keypad lighting LiteTime Backiight duration and brightness. LiteLevel Wecome tet Message wnen iScan is first turned on. Blink Time 1-2 | Controls the display time for each item Show RadioID | Displays Radio ID (trunked systems’ Tag only Displays only cispley name (trunked systems). Use RID Alert Displays an alert for transmissions with Radio ID. Show VC/CC Displess voice and control channel. Show Radio ID will override. Simple Display must be unchecked. 18 @ ® Editing Objects Manually 1. Fromthe main menu, selectBrowse Objects. 2. Use the four-direction pad to select an object. NOTE: Your iScan organizes imported objects beginning at Playlist 151. named by service. Playlist 1 may be empty. 3. Press MENU to enter the Object Edit menu: Frequency The fre quency for the object. Alpha Tag The display name for the object. Set Playlists Assign the object to ple yiists. Rx Mode Recewing mode Sq Mode Squeich mode Sq Search Activates a search for the Squelch code SqCode Squelch code Sq Exclude Excludes squelch Locked Out Locked objects are not scanned, Skipped Skipped ob‘ects are not # anned. Priority Priority object are checked more frequently. Delay Set a scan delay after a transmission ends Attenuate “2plies attenuation to the object AGC Reduces interference hoy strong local ial fr Alarm Select a sound used for alarms. Light On, Off, or Flash Flash Pattern Alert LED flash pattern.* OnTime/Off | Flash pattern step duration, (Percentage: 100 Time = 1 second, 50 = 1/2 second). LED Enabled Enables the Alert LED LED Flash Enables Alert LED flash pattens. Color Count The number of Alert colors. 0 = off. Color 1-4 Hexicecimal value for each color. Record Record received transmissions. (V = Record this object) Delete Object Deletes the programmed ob‘ect: the frequency remains in the i can library for later programming, if desired. 4, Use the four-direction pad and SEL button to change settings. (V = selected) 5. Select Save Changes and press SEL, 20 ® ® Recording and Playback Your iScan contains a MicroSD card that can store over 50 hours of recording time. After you activate the recording feature. you can record all transmissicns for specific objects and transmissions found during a search To enable the recording feature: 1. Press MENU to access the main menu 2. Select Settings and press >. 3. SelectEnable Record andpress P. 4. Tore-cord during frequency searches, select Search Record andpres: >. 5. SelectSave Changes andpress >. 6. Edit the object and activate the Record setting. See "Editing Objects Manually” on page 20. To playback recordings: 1. Press MENU to access the main menu. 2. SelectPlayback andpressP. 3. Press P/II to play the file. Previous Rewind Forward Next 4. Youcan press MENU for a list of playack options: * Main Menu -— Returns to the main menu. * Back —Returns to the list of recorded files. * Play From Here — Plays the current recording and all recordings afterwards. Delete All — Deletes all recorded audio files. Delete Earlier — Deletes rec orced audio files prior to the selected audio file. * Delete Later — Deletes the selected audio file and all recorded audio files after the selected file. 5. Press SKIP to stop playback. 21 ® @® Single-Color Solid (Red) Flash Pattern: [Blank] LED Enable: . Color Count; 1 Color 1: FFOO00 Single-Color Flashing Flash Pattern: AAAAAAAA On Time: 50 Off Time: 50 LED Enable: V LED Flash: ¥ Color Count: 1 Color 1: FFOOOO (Red) A A A a a A a A PE) I A cE Oe, Re, “eee 2 Ropgeokobotobhokopojoeo soko oeoweas Two-Color Strobe Flash Pattern: Ac 48A8/.8 On Time: 10 Off Time: 10 LED Enable: ¥ LED Flash: ¥ Color Count: 2 Color 1: FFOO00 (Red) Color 2: OOOOFF {Biue) a 8 A Cay Y an ae 6 Y sarlawaal eo 8 O%-0-@- Three-Color Flashing (Slow) Flash Pattern: 22222222 On Time: 50 Off Time: 50 LED Enable: V LED Flash: V Color Count: 3 Color 1: FFOO00 (Red) Color 2: FFFFFF (White) Color 2: OOOOFF (Blue) 2 2 2 2 Z 2 4 2 VOLOCDDHOCOFOTGCOHO FO ROCHON OG OTHE 23 @ ® Alert LED Settings " 1. From the main menu, select Browse Alert LED Objects, | 2. Use the four-direction pad to select an object. 3. Press MENU to enter the Object Edit menu: Flash Patterns Each character defines a flash pattern step, and eight characters (steps) define the flash pattern. Flash Pattern 6 (2) 12} co) 9 (2) © © © TM) O] ©] 3) D] oO] OO) NN] oO) ot] BR] Gu] NO] On Time / Off Time On Time andOff Time determine the flash rate: * 100=1 second, 50 = 1/2 second + Lower value = Faster Rate Common Hexidecimal Color Codes + FFOOO0 (rec) + FFFFOO(yeliow) + OOOOFF (blue) + QOFFOO(green) + FFFFFF (nite) + %%00CC (purple) 22 .] @ Saving Found CTCSS or DCS Codes When importing objects from the Library. the squelch code is automatically imported. If this information is missing, your scanner can quickly identify the code during a search. Note: In the Settings menu, Simple DisFlay must be unchecked to display squelch codes. If a conventional channel includes a CTCSS or DCS squelch code, the code appears on the display. followed by an *S." = 1=pH Baw Disratch CONU esDr RUO PD Dise NEM 453.656666 CTCSS 127.25 _ = Squelch Code To save the found code with the channel: 1. When the squelch code appears, press MENU. Store sq code appears. 2. Press SEL. After the code is saved, the scanner will stop only on transmissions that have a matching CTCS3 or DCS squelch code Using IF Output If you use third party signal analysis and dec “ding software and hardware. your iScan can provide unsquelched and unfiltered IF/discriminator output to the headphone jack. To activate IF Output mode: 1. PressMenu 2. Scrolitothe Settings menu. Press PB to continue 3. ScrollpastExrert totheIF Out setting 4. Press ® to scroll through the ay silable options: + Off-JF output disabled + HP-—IF output to headphone jack only + HP/SP—IF output to headphone jack and speaker 5, Connect yvur equipment to the headphone jack 24 @ ® Changing microSD Cards You can purchase additional cards (up to a 32GB) to store backup configurations or recordings. To remove the microSD card from the scanner: 1. Tum offand unplug your iS-an, and remove the batteries. 2 3. Press and release the microSD card, To insert a microSD card, turn the card with the label facing the front of the radio and press in until it clicks. To format additional cards: 1. Cpen the iScan software on your PC. 2. Select Scanner/ SD Card from the menu bar, sind then Prepare Scanner Memory/SD Card For Use. + Use only the iSCAN software to format the SD card. Formatting the microSD card for other file system types may cause iSCAN to malfunction. + Use the FAT file system with 32k clusters, + For microSD cards larger than 2GB, use FAT32 with 32k clusters. © Tip: You can use an external reader, which may provide fester data transfer rates. iScan Directory Folders * BTMP-—Contains temporary files used by your Scan * CDAT-Contains your current iScan data. Save a backup copy of this folder. CDAT_VS.nnn - Contains V-Scanner data. Folder number nnn, where nnn may range from 001 to 200 DB - Contains the Library MTMP — Contains temporary files used by your iScan. STMP — Contains temporary files used by your iScan. CURVS.DAT - Configuration information * CONFIG__.BIN — Configuration information * REC-Audio recordings WARNING: Modifying these directories or their contents outside of the iScan software is not recommended and mey cause the PRO-668 to malfunction. 25 | ®@ | @ Updating DSP Firmware 1. Turn off the iScan. 2. Connect the iScan to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 3. Select Update from the menu bar, and then Check for DSP Firmware Update. @neinarno da ince as ns GET File “Stannes/SD Card ‘Advanced Help ~ Check for CPU Firmware Update LL Qy== Check for DSP Firmware Update 66 { . heck for Library Update Loe | Check for PC Application Update ral¢ | Welcome Text: trot ; Configure Auto Update Check Cheek for All Updates bist Configure Proxy Server bylisi ~~ — Proylist (FeuskinySemecey) O4 puayiiss 4. Click Check for Updates. 5. lfupdates are #vailable, click Update My Scanner. © 6 Updating CPU Firmware 1, Turn off the iScan. Disconnect the USB cable from the scanner, but keep the USB cable connected to your computer. While pressing Menu. connect the USB cable to the iScan. The current boot and CPU versions appear on the display followed by the CPU SW Upgrade prompt. 3. Select Check for CPU Firmware Updates in the update menu. Click Check for Updates on the update «creen 5, If there are available updates, click Update My Scanner. When complete, click Done. > 6. When complete, click Done. 27 @ PC Scanner Software Your scanner comes with an installed microSD card that contains the entire U.S.A/Canada RadioReference datab2se as well as the iScan software. The simplest way to program your iScanis ZIP code, but for more advanced programming, the provided software lets you quickly customize your scanner from your computer. To install your iScan Software: 1. Conrvect the iScan to your PC using the supplied USB cable. An installation wizard should appear, or you can navigate to the microSD card and open setup.exe. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 3. When the software is installed, open the software and use the tabs to modify your settings and upload to »our iScan. Refer to the online help for current information. a, ommee | 26 @® @® Updating the Software Database RadioReference frequently updates their databases, which you can use to upload your local database. Note: Updating the RadioReference database requires an Internet connection, To update your database: 1. Open the iScan software on your PC. 2. Select Update from the menu bar, and then Check for Library Update. 3. Click Check for Updates. 4, \fupdates are available. click Download Updates and click Done when the upd ste is complete. Updating Your iScan Library After you update the databsse on your PC, you can update your iScon library To update your iScan library: 1. Access the Library import tab in the iScan software. 2. Select Standard from the Select Import Type list. A second Import screen appears. * D-Unsupported digital modulation. * $-—Unsupported trunked system. + B-Some frequencies are selected, but not all. 3. Click Update Channels. The Library Import screen appears. 4. Click Update Channels. To update all objects and playlists: 1. Press MENU to access the main menu 2. SelectUpdate From Lib and press P. 3. TousenewAlpha Tag (names) from the library Press SEL for yes or SKIP for no. Note: To update your programming, your iScan must be connected to an external power source. 28 Maintenance Modifying or tampering with the scanner’s internal components can ceuse a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. Handle the scanner carefully: do not dropit. Keep the scanner dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Keep the scanner free from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Birdie Frequencies Birdies are internal operating frequencies that can cause interference. All scanners have birdies, but if the interference is not severe, adjusting the squelch might avid the birdie. but if you program one of these frequencies during a search, you will hear only noise on that frequency If you suspect that a programmed frequency is being affected by u birdie, try remo. ing the antenna. If the noise stops. itis mest likely coming from an external source, and moving the scanner may reduce the noise or solve the issue. If the noise ona frequency continues when you remove the antenna, it i: almost certainly the result of a birdie. Troubleshooting Should you experience difficulty, please refer to the following trouble shooting guide for assistance The scanner does not function + Ensure that the scanner is equipped with fresh batteries. If powering the scanner from external power, make certain that the USB power plug is fully inserted into the scanners USB jack. Low battery warning beeps and message on LCD display Recharge rechargeable batteries or replace alkaline batteries. Ensure that the battery type selection switch in the battery compartment is set to the correct battery type. Code | Meaning Corrective Action 1-00 Shut off scanner and turn on Use PC Genes slheap error Appication to say usntiyuraton to scanner mernory SC card 03-01 Shut off sanner and tum on. Use PC Unate tc aly.ctefzmheay | Applicaponto cory zorfiguration te scarmer mers /SD card 02-00 Use PC Apsication to deete ary comup ed Clgects or create anen + onfiguraven cl lype nasa 02-01 Use PC Appicaon to delete any omupted =*Stvendes | revs objectscr create anes curs! ration Code | Meaning Corrective Action 03-00 Ensure thata property formenied MicroSD croSD Card inserted ry > stot 03-01 Rewrwort the MicroSD cen to encnre it-s fully wserted and wsedin the Mer sD $h8 It General error ninatinng tiie | necersary reformat tre Mera\D cardusing stem the PC Appication “Prepare SO card for use". tion Replace the MeraSD cardif the problem persists 03-02 Reinert the MicroSD .ard 'y ensure is fully inser ed and locked in the MeresO stot if necessary. reformat te McroSi° cord using the PC Appli.son ‘Prepsre £D card for une" copiton. 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Repace the Mer Dcardit me prcbem pers uts 03-07 Under no mat cond tors ths error shoud fot spear Mass storage deace modes Coalee ater the scanner 6 conmctedtoa computer wdse snning > fromthe computer = afew secon ther: Feconet Contact Soppeet ifthe proiteen pers: 03-08 Keinetet (re Mee 49 zed ta evuure its futy ¥ Serted ind tchedin the Micre Osh t if Unknosm MaoSDcovgreads | necessary. reformat xe McrolU cord uss « wrteeror the PC Avsicaton ‘Prepare: rand tor Use" of coh 2 Meret corde nie Problen. persres 31 @ @ ® Poor or no reception Weak signals from distant stations. Reposition for best reception + Attenuator in use on weak signals. Check performance with and with ut attenuat activated, use setting with best reception ‘Strong signal overload from neart:y transmitter. Check performance with and without attenuator sctivated, use setting ith best reception. Loose or defective antennas, Inspect antenna and connectors and corre:t ary problems found * Incorrect modulation mode selected. Ensure that prower modulation mode is selected for the type of +ysterr being monitored. If nececsary, use the PC Application to change modulatien mode. “Scanning not available” shown in display + The batterie». are low and all functions that write data to the MicroSD Card (including scanning) are dive2led to prevent data corrupticn. Recharge or replace the batteries. The scanner is on but does not scan + The squelch may not be adjusted correctly Turn the squelch control courtercleckwise The scanner does not recognize the MicroSD Card + The MicroSD Cards not properly formatted Use the PC Ajrokcation to reformat the card If using Windews to forrnat the card, the card format must be FAT or FAT 32 with 32kB clusters The Micro” D Cesd may not be inverted fully. Press the Mico 3D Cardinto the slot until a click 1. heard and the ardis fully inserted in the slot. + The MicroSD Card may be defective. Replace witha ne MicroSD Card “Init uSO Card” appears when the scanner Is turned on + The McreSD Card is not properly formatted Use the PC Apolication to reformat the card + The Me roSD Cara my not be inserted fully Press the MicroSD Card into