Page 2 - Table of Contents
© 007 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, TX 76155 All Rights Reserved Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................... 3 FCC Statement ...............................................................................
Page 3 - Introduction; The BC-RH96 provides the following features:
3 Introduction Your Bearcat BC-RH96 Remote Head helps you get more out of your Uniden BCD396T, BR330T, BCT15, or BCD996T scanner. The BC-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 ...
Page 4 - FCC Statement; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
4 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses...
Page 5 - IC Statement
5 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. 1. . IC Statement This Class B...
Page 6 - Included with your BC-RH96; Remote Head quickly to the bracket.
6 Included with your BC-RH96 Your Bearcat Remote Head is supplied with essential components and accessories to get you operational. Supplied are: The BC-RH96 Remote Head unit.A steel mounting bracket with attachment washers factory installed.Mounting hardware (screws and washers) to attach the brack...
Page 7 - Using the Mounting Bracket; department or a qualified professional installer.
7 Mounting the BC-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 removed...
Page 8 - REMOTE; jack on the back
8 - ● Using the supplied screws or other suitable hardware, secure the bracket. Insert the BC-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 moun...
Page 9 - Using Hook and Loop Material; The rear of the unit, when all connectors and cables
9 Route the Remote Cable through the Slotted Guide (3) so it lies flat. 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 flat. This permits using hook and loop material (not s...
Page 10 - DC Power Input Jack
10 REMOTE DC IN 13.8V BC-RH96 Connections DC Power Input Jack To Remote Cable Mini-Plug Cable Routing Guides Data Port (for firm - 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; . Insert the other end; Control Cable; jack on
11 Connecting Cables There are three cables that you can connect to the BC-RH96. The DC power cableThe Remote Control cableThe Data Port cable (not supplied with BC-RH96) Remote Head and Scanner Power To provide power to the Remote Head, insert the barrel of the cigarette lighter adapter into the ja...
Page 12 - Data Port Cable — Firmware Updates; The Remote Head has a data port (see
1 the 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 o...
Page 13 - BCT15 Mobile Scanner
13 Control Configuration Guides The BC-RH96 lets you remotely operate the following scanners: BCT15 Mobile Scanner BCD996T Mobile Scanner BR330T Handy Scanner BCD396T Handy Scanner Even though the scanners have different controls and functions, when you connect the BC-RH96 to the scanner, the Remote...
Page 14 - The BCD396T Key Configuration
14 F1 F2 F3 MENU L/O pri LIGHT FUNC rcl rev att car race wx BR330T F1 = F2 = F3 = The BR330T Key Configuration F1 F2 F3 MENU L/O LIGHT FUNC pri wx rcl rev att BCD396T F1 = F2 = F3 = The BCD396T Key Configuration
Page 16 - Operation; VOL; control clockwise past; OFF
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 BC-RH96 Backlight; control. The display; QYGTKPIFQYP
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 BC-RH96 Backlight To adjust the backlight brightness level on the Remote Head, repeatedly press the VOL control. The display cycles through available...
Page 18 - Configuration — Menu Mode; the Configuration Settings Options. You can skip the; rotary FUNC; Setting the BC-RH96 LCD Contrast; Set LCD
18 Configuration — Menu Mode Once you have the units on, press [MENU] to enter the Configuration 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 the it...
Page 19 - Setting Mobile Options; Scroll to highlight; Mobile Option; The screen shows; Set Key Assign; Press; Mobile Default Key Assigment; Mobile Default Key Emulation
19 Setting Mobile Options Scroll to highlight Mobile Option , then press the rotary knob. The screen shows Set Key Assign . Press the rotary knob again. Scroll to the desired key ( F1 Key , F2 Key , or F3 Key ) and press the rotary knob to select it. For each F Key, you can select a function from th...
Page 20 - Function
0 The Default Option table only applies to the BCT15 and BCD996T. The following list applies to all four scanners (mobile and handy type) for F1, F, or F3. F1, F2, F3 Key Function F+Menu Key ...................................[FUNC]+[MENU] F+L/O Key ........................................... [FUNC]...
Page 21 - Setting Handy Options; Handy Option; the rotary knob again.; Default Handy Option Key Assigment; Handy Default Key Emulation; F Key
1 Setting Handy Options Scroll to highlight Handy Option , then press the rotary knob. The screen shows Set Key Assign . Press the rotary knob again. Scroll to the desired key ( F1 Key , F2 Key , or F3 Key ) and press the rotary knob to select it. For each F Key, select a function from the Select Ac...
Page 22 - Setting the Function Mode; Set Func Mode; Setting Hold Timer; and select from five settings. The setting determines; The five settings are:; Off
Setting the Function Mode If you scroll to the Handy Option menu, you can highlight Set Func Mode . Select this to choose between Set Hold Timer and Set Auto Release . Setting Hold Timer When you select this option, you can scroll through and select from five settings. The setting determines how lon...
Page 23 - Setting Auto Release; On; Miscellaneous; Volume Settings - For Handy Scanner; While it is possible to configure the BC-RH96 rotary
3 Setting Auto Release Choose this option to set the Function Auto Release to On or 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 key has...
Page 24 - Control Limitations; Serial Operation Precautions; disconnect the BC-RH96 front cable first.
4 Control Limitations There are some operations that cannot be performed using the BC-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 Pre...
Page 25 - and; Using the Cable Clamp; covering, and firmly
5 Initialize Memory (Reset) To reset the BC-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 the...
Page 26 - One Year Limited Warranty
6 Specifications Size (inches) 7. W x 1.9 D x . H (without knobs) Weight (Remote Head only) 0.7 pounds Input Voltage 13.8 Vdc (11.0 - 16.6 Vdc) Current Drain (nominal) In standby: mAIn use: 106 mA (backlight high) Operating Temperature -0° to +60° C(-4° to +140° F) One Year Limited Warranty Importan...
