Page 3 - Table of Contents
3 Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................... 5 Mounting the UBC-RH96............................................................................... 7 Using the Mounting Bracket ....................................
Page 5 - Introduction
5 Introduction Your UBC-RH96 Remote Head helps you get more out of your Uniden UBCD396T or UBCD996T scanner. The UBC-RH96 provides the following features: It controls all the functions of your Uniden mobile or handy scanner (with the exception of the scanner’s power control.)It gives you three short...
Page 6 - Included with your UBC-RH96
6 Included with your UBC-RH96 Your Remote Head is supplied with essential components and accessories to get you operational. Supplied are: The UBC-RH96 Remote Head unit.A steel mounting bracket with attachment washers factory installed.Mounting hardware (screws and washers) to attach the bracket.Thr...
Page 7 - Mounting the UBC-RH96; Using the Mounting Bracket
7 Mounting the UBC-RH96 The following two mounting methods are suggestions used by most. Depending upon your individual situation, you may decide on a different approach. Using the Mounting Bracket For most vehicles, the supplied bracket will be the easiest method of mounting. With the bracket remov...
Page 8 - REMOTE; jack on the back; Bracket
8 - • Using the supplied screws or other suitable hardware, secure the bracket.Insert the UBC-RH96 and insert the bracket knobs to lock the Remote Head in position.Attach the provided Cigarette Lighter Power Cord to the rear power jack marked DC IN 13.8V . Then plug the adapter end into a dash mount...
Page 9 - Using Hook and Loop Material; fl; Do not apply the tape to the rear until all cables are
9 Route the Remote Cable through the Slotted Guide (3) so it lies fl at. Route the Power Cord so it does not interfere with any other wires. Using Hook and Loop Material The rear of the unit, when all connectors and cables are properly routed, is fl at. This permits using hook and loop material (not...
Page 10 - UBC-RH96 Connections; DC Power Input Jack
10 REMOTE DC IN 13.8V UBC-RH96 Connections DC Power Input Jack To Remote Cable Mini-Plug Cable Routing Guides Data Port (for fi rm- ware updates) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Always route both cables through the channel. Note: Connect the Remote Cable and route it through the cable channel as shown. Then connect...
Page 11 - Connecting Cables; Remote Head and Scanner Power
11 Connecting Cables There are three cables that you can connect to the UBC-RH96. The DC power cable The Remote Control cable The Data Port cable (not supplied with UBC-RH96) Remote Head and Scanner Power To provide power to the Remote Head, insert the barrel of the cigarette lighter adapter into th...
Page 12 - Data Port Cable — Firmware Updates; Connections
12 guides to keep the cable correctly positioned. Then, route the remainder of the cable toward the location of your target scanner. When doing so, be sure to avoid sharp metal edges of your vehicle’s body, or other possible hazards. Be sure the cable does not interfere with controls, operation of t...
Page 14 - guration
14 F1 F2 F3 MENU L/O LIGHT FUNC pri rcl rev att UBCD396T F1 = F2 = F3 = The UBCD396T Key Con fi guration UBC-RH96 Digital Scanner OM.indd14 14 UBC-RH96 Digital Scanner OM.indd14 14 10/9/07 4:16:00 PM 10/9/07 4:16:00 PM
Page 16 - Operation; VOL
16 Operation Apply power to your target scanner and set its Baud Rate to the highest setting. Make sure that the Remote Control cable is properly connected, and rotate the VOL control clockwise past OFF until it clicks. The LCD displays the following screens (your version number may be different tha...
Page 17 - Setting the UBC-RH96 Backlight
17 When you turn the Remote Head off, you see the screen to the right which reminds you that power is still applied to the target scanner. Setting the UBC-RH96 Backlight To adjust the backlight brightness level on the Remote Head, repeatedly press the VOL control. The display cycles through availabl...
Page 18 - Setting the UBC-RH96 LCD Contrast; Set LCD Contrast; Remote Head Menu
18 Con fi guration — Menu Mode Once you have the units on, press [MENU] to enter the Con fi guration Settings Options. You can skip the opening screens by holding [MENU] while turning on power. You see the Remote Head Menu screen. To select an item on the screen, rotate the FUNC knob to scroll to th...
Page 19 - Setting Mobile Options; Mobile Option; Mobile Default Key Assigment; Select Action; ORIGINAL Key Operation
19 Setting Mobile Options Scroll to highlight Mobile Option Mobile Option , then press the rotary knob.The screen shows Set Key Assign Set Key Assign . Press the rotary knob again.Scroll to the desired key ( F1 Key F1 Key , F2 Key F2 Key , or F3 Key F3 Key ) and press the rotary knob to select it.Fo...
Page 20 - Function; Details about each of the operations of the F keys listed
20 The Default Option table only applies to the UBCD996T. The following list applies to all two scanners (mobile and handy type) for F1, F2, or F3. F1, F2, F3 Key Function F+Menu Key .................................. [FUNC] + [MENU] F+L/O Key .......................................... [FUNC] + [L/O...
Page 21 - Setting Handy Options; Handy Option; Key; Default Handy Option Key Assigment; F Key
21 Setting Handy Options Scroll to highlight Handy Option Handy Option , then press the rotary knob. The screen shows Set Key Assign Set Key Assign . Press the rotary knob again. Scroll to the desired key ( F1 Key F1 Key , F2 Key F2 Key , or F3 F3 Key Key ) and press the rotary knob to select it. Fo...
Page 22 - Setting the Function Mode; Setting Hold Timer
22 Setting the Function Mode If you scroll to the Handy Option menu, you can highlight Set Func Mode Set Func Mode . Select this to choose between Set Hold Timer Set Hold Timer and Set Auto Release Set Auto Release . Setting Hold Timer When you select this option, you can scroll through and select f...
Page 23 - Setting Auto Release; On; Miscellaneous; Volume Settings - For Handy Scanner
23 Setting Auto Release Choose this option to set the Function Auto Release to On On or Off Off . Turning the Auto-Release on lets you press any key to exit the Function mode. Turning the Auto-Release off (the default setting) means you can only press the Function key to exit Function mode. No other...
Page 24 - Control Limitations; Serial Operation Precautions
24 Control Limitations There are some operations that cannot be performed using the UBC-RH96. Operation Scanner Type Power control All Wired and On-Air Clone All Upside Down Display Mobile Backlight Scanner Control Handy Key Lock Operation Handy No Close Call & Alert LED Handy Serial Operation P...
Page 25 - Using the Cable Clamp
25 Initialize Memory (Reset) To reset the UBC-RH96 to factory default settings, follow the sequence below. Note that once done, there is no undo and all programmed keys are reset. With the unit off, press and hold the following keys and turn on power at the same time: [2] , [9] and [HOLD] .You see t...
Page 26 - O N E Y E A R L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y
26 Speci fi cations Size (mm) 183 W x 48 D x 56 H(without knobs) Weight (Remote Head only) 0.31 kg Input Voltage 13.8 Vdc (11.0 - 16.6 Vdc) Current Drain (nominal) In standby: 2 mAIn use: 106 mA (backlight high) Operating Temperature -20° to +60° C(-4° to +140° F) O N E Y E A R L I M I T E D W A R R...