Manual / Guide · 2010
Two-page quick reference for the HomePatrol main screen, status icons, setting location by ZIP code, selecting services, and common actions. Uniden serves this same guide for both the HomePatrol-1 and HomePatrol-2.
Main Screen Set Location Using Zip Code This Main screen is where you’ll be spending most of your time. It displays the system, department, and channel name of the transmission you are USA listening to. Tap on the screen to select an item. Submenu pop-ups allow other actions for systems, departments, and channels. Various control and From Main Menu, tap - HomePatrol navigation buttons and status icons round out this screen. begins Set Your Location Select Country Enter Zip Code channel Tap Enter Zip Code. Tap USA. Enter zip code. selection. Radio Control Bar Tap Accept. Quick Reference Guide Status icons Canada From Main Menu, tap - HomePatrol Tap to hold. - Touch Screen Locked begins Set Your Location Select Country Postal Code Input - Signal Strength channel Tap Enter Zip Code. Tap Canada. Enter postal code. selection. - Battery Level/Charge Status Tap Accept. System NOTE: Tap the alphabet string on the bottom Submenu Pop-ups- tap to of the screen to cycle between all capital letters, all lower-case letters, and display menu bar for that row. numbers/special characters. Department Menu bar entries may vary between indicator lines: Set Location Using City - Avoid - Info From the Main menu, tap - HomePatrol Channel - Sites - Prev Set Your Location Enter City Select City begins - Fave - Next Tap Enter City. Enter the city From the displayed channel name; tap Accept. list of cities, tap on selection. the desired city. Volume controls are on the top of the unit; volume is Feature Navigation Bar not controlled through the Main screen. NOTE: As you enter letters, the screen displays a list of cities that match your entry. The more letters entered, the more precise the city listing. Tap the back arrow by the entry field to backspace. Radio Feature Control Description Navigation Description This Quick Reference Guide provides basic information Bar Bar Selecting Service Types to Hear about the most common HomePatrol actions. Refer to You can select which service types to listen to by tapping Select Service Sets how strong a signal must be before HomePatrol the HomePatrol Owner’s Manual for details. Squelch Menu Displays HomePatrol’s Main menu. Types from the Main menu. For example, if you want to listen to EMS stops on it. communication, tap on that selection to select it. Anything not selected Sets the distance that HomePatrol will search for Replays the previous transmissions (30 - 240 seconds as set will be avoided. Scroll up or down for multiple pages of listings. Range transmissions. The lower the number, the smaller the Replay through Replay Options). Tap and hold to display the Replay From the Main menu, tap - HomePatrol search radius. Options menu. Select Service Types begins Attenuation. Turning on attenuation reduces signal Begins a recording session. Tap to activate recording and tap channel Also included in the box: Atten interference if you are in an area where there are a Record again to stop. Tap and hold to display the Review Recordings Tap desired service selection. lot of radio signals. menu. type(s). Tap Accept. Antenna AC Adapter Car Adapter Mutes the audio. Default is mute for 30 seconds; to enable a Desk Stand USB Cable 4 X NiMH Batteries (AA) Displays the status of a connected GPS unit. Tap and GPS hold to display the Setup GPS menu. Mute permanent mute, tap and hold to display the Mute Options Using Favorites Lists If any items are missing or damaged, menu. contact Customer Service at Help Displays Help text. Tap and hold to redo initial setup. Favorites List Overview 1-800-620-7531 or www.uniden.com. As you listen to HomePatrol, you’ll find that there are certain channels you want to listen to. You can create a specialized list and save these This product uses one or more of the following patents: channels to it. For example, you can create a list entirely of police 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**** QUICK SetuP Setup folder to setup.exe. Double click setup.exe. Follow the HomePatrol department dispatchers, emergency operations, or a specific city’s 5,956,648*** 5,991,346 6,025,758 6,034,573, 6,064,270 6,192,223* 6,519,472*** 6,941,120* Sentinel Setup Wizard to install HomePatrol Sentinel (and other transmissions. If there is a special event coming up, like a car race, you 6,839,550, 7,006,797** 7,013,110 7,046,964** 7,190,937** 7,505,738, 7,548,735** Check the Box Contents documentation) on your computer. can create a list just for that event. Other patents pending. Make sure you have all the items previously listed as included in your Once you have Favorites Lists saved on HomePatrol, you can copy * These patents are under license from Gray Electronics, Inc. NOTE: Along with the Sentinal software, the HomePatrol Owner’s HomePatrol box. If you do not, contact Customer Service at 1-800-620- Manual other documents are also installed on your PC. them to HomePatrol Sentinel on your PC. If you need to reset your ** These patents are under license from Counter Technologies, Inc. *** These patents are under license from G/Tracker Technologies, Inc. 7531 or www.uniden.com. HomePatrol, you can restore your Favorites Lists from there. The When you disconnect the unit after the software is loaded, HomePatrol **** This patent is under license from Gregory D. Knox. HomePatrol Owner’s Manual provides details on how to do this. Patented DVSI Vocoder: Attach the Antenna leads you through an initial setup process where you’ll set the Welcome Attach the antenna to the unit. screen and owner information, the clock, and then enter your zip code. Create a New Favorites List 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. WARNING: Dropping the unit may damage or break the antenna NOTE: Refer to the HomePatrol Owner’s Manual for details. Tap the submenu pop-up on the Channel indicator row. From the These patents are all licensed from Digital Voice Systems, Inc. (DVSI). displayed selections, tap FAVE. Power Up the HomePatrol Unit Selecting Channels Tap Fave on the channel submenu pop-up. About HomePatrol 1. Insert the 4 AA Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) batteries. If no Favorites Lists have been created: NOTE: In the graphics that follow, text in ORANGE type is a Menu title. HomePatrol is a unique public safety receiver that can quickly monitor 2. Plug the AC adapter into the HomePatrol unit. Tap the screen as indicated to make a selection. Add to Favorites Saving channel to Favorites list local agencies based on your location. Its intuitive screens lead you 3. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard 120V AC power HomePatrol needs to know what geographic area to search for channels. Tap OK. through initial setup so you’re listening to your world as quickly as outlet. Favorite List Create New List Favorite List You determine this by setting your location. Tap Menu on the Main If Favorites Lists have Selection Selection possible. 4. Press and hold Power until HomePatrol turn on. been created: screen; the Main Menu screen displays. From there, tap Set Your Tap New. Enter name for The new FAVE list HomePatrol operations center around the “Main screen;” this screen is Location. You can see several methods to set your location. All of these Add to Favorites FAVE list. Tap now appears on the discussed in its own section. From this screen you can select and manage Initial Setup Tap Other List. Accept. list. Tap it to save the channel to it. The first time you power up HomePatrol, you’ll be prompted to methods are covered in more detail in the HomePatrol Owner’s Manual. the transmissions you listen to as well as set the framework for how We will use Setting Location Using Zip Code and Setting Location Using connect HomePatrol to your computer (use the USB cable) to install HomePatrol operates (volume, backlighting, squelch levels, etc.). City as examples for this QRG. the HomePatrol Sentinal software. This software will ensure you are using the latest software and database. HomePatrol will appear to be Printed in China an additional drive on your system. Open the drive and navigate to the UBZZ69363ZZ(0) Add to an Existing Favorites List From the Main menu, tap - HomePatrol displays Monitor Weather and the frequency. Scroll up or down The FCC Wants You to Know Tap the side bar menu on the Channel indicator row. From the displayed Weather Mode to monitor different frequencies. You IMPORTANT! 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 Monitor NOAA Weather 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 selections, tap FAVE. The Add to Favorites screen displays, indicating the can also adjust Squelch if necessary. 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. Your local law Tap: channel will be added to the last used Favorites List. If you want to save it enforcement officials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your community. to a different list, tap Other List. Weather Alert Standby HomePatrol displays Weather Alert, the frequency, and a list of counties affected Modification Notice by the alert. Tap Search for New to 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 Tap Fave on the If OK tapped, HomePatrol monitor different frequencies. this product. channel indicator returns to monitoring. side menu. Part 15 Information If Other List tapped: Using HomePatrol 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 Add to Favorites Favorite List Selection harmful interference to radio communications. Set Clock/Date 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 You’ll set the clock and date during the initial setup. If you need to the scanner on and off, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Tap OK to add to Favorite Tap desired Favorites list. reset the clock or the date for any reason, follow the path through the • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. List indicated. HomePatrol saves that setting to the list and Advanced Menu screen from Main Menu. • 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: returns to monitoring it. Tap Other List to add to a Hold on a System, Department, or Channel • This device may not cause harmful interference, and different list. Tap an indicator row to hold HomePatrol at that level. Monitoring other • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. transmissions will not resume until you tap that indicator row again General Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following: Manage Favorites Lists • If you hold on System, HomePatrol monitors that system’s Earphone Warning departments and channels. You can use an optional 32Ω stereo headset or earphone with your scanner. Use of an incorrect earphone or headset might be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the phone jack is When you select Manage Favorites Lists from the Main menu, you’ll be monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset. • If you hold on Department, HomePatrol monitors that department’s able to monitor your lists and made adjustments to them. You can also 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 channels. the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the volume control or squelch control setting. This might be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal. create a new list and select channels to add to it. • If you hold on Channel, HomePatrol only monitors that specific Liquid Exposure Warning Tap Manage Favorites 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! Tap Use Full Database to stop listening to channel for transmissions. Lists on the Main Favorites Lists. Power Disconnection Ca ution menu. Replaying/Recording Transmissions Important: Always turn the scanner off before disconnecting external power. Some settings are saved only as the scanner is powering down. Manage Favorites Lists Tap Create New List to create a new list. HomePatrol offers two different methods of replaying transmissions and Scanning Legally you can access both of them through Feature Navigation buttons on the Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military Tap a displayed Favorites list. A list of options 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 for that list displays.