Page 2 - II
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM II uh400sx, uh500sx, uh400sx-RM, uhII II uh400sx, uh500sx, uh400sx-RM, uhII II 1/2/08 1:31:21 PM 1/2/08 1:31:21 PM
Page 3 - Contents
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 1 Introduction Features ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Preventive Maintenance ........................................................
Page 5 - Features; Introduction
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 3 The Uniden UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX and UH500SX-RM is designed to provide you with years of trouble free service. Its rugged components and materials are capable of withstanding harsh environments. Please read this Operating Manual caref...
Page 6 - Preventive Maintenance:
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 4 Preventive Maintenance: The following system checks should be made every six to twelve months: Check the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR). Inspect the tightness of all electrical connections. Inspect the antenna coaxial cable for wear or breaks on ...
Page 7 - Controls and Connectors
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 5 Controls and Connectors Rotary CHANNEL Selector MENU/ENTER - Menu and Select Button DUAL - Dual Watch MON - Monitor ButtonDCS/CTCSS - DCS and CTCSS Tone Button MEM - Memory Scan Channels 1.2. 3. 4. 5. SCAN - Scan On/Off OS/GS - Open or Group...
Page 8 - Connectors
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 6 Controls/Connectors UH400SX Rear View UH500SX Rear View Connectors 11. Power Input Connection (13.8VDC) 12. Ext. Speaker Jack 13. Rear MIC Jack 14. UHF Antenna Connection 11 12 14 13 11 12 14 13 uh400sx, uh500sx, uh400sx-RM, uhSec1:6 Sec1:6 ...
Page 11 - Remote MIC LCD; Indicators
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 9 UH500SX and UH400SX LCD (not to scale) Remote MIC LCD 1. TX - Transmit 2. DUAL - Dual Watch 3. SCAN - Scan mode 4. Channel Frequency 5. GS - Group Scan 6. INST - Instant Channel 7. PRI - Priority Channel 8. M - Channel in Memory 9. Channel N...
Page 12 - Included with your UHF CB Radio
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 10 Included with your UHF CB Radio UHF CB Radio Owners Manual Microphone Hanger & Screws Washers and spare fuse DC Power Cord with fuse Remote LCD Speaker Microphone (UH400SX-RM and UH500SX-RM models only) Standard Microphone DIN-E Sleeve,...
Page 13 - Optional Accessories
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 11 Optional Accessories External Speaker (MS100) DIN Mounting Kit (DMK8990) for compact models Remote LCD Speaker Microphone (RM100) Extension cable kit RM100 (EC100) • VOX Headset (VM091) Optional Accessories uh400sx, uh500sx, uh400sx-RM, uhS...
Page 14 - Mounting Using the DIN-E Sleeve
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 12 Mounting Using the DIN-E Sleeve If you are unsure about how to install your UH500SX in your vehicle using the DIN-E sleeve, consult your automobile manufacturer, dealer, or a quali fi ed installer. Before installing, con fi rm that your UH5...
Page 15 - Removing the UH500SX from the DIN-E Sleeve
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 13 Removing the UH500SX from the DIN-E Sleeve If you plan to use the Rear MIC Jack or connect an external speaker, at a later time, you should plan to remove the UH500SX from the DIN-E sleeve. This is easily done using the provided Removal Key...
Page 16 - Connecting the Microphone; FRONT MIC JACK; REAR MIC JACK
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 14 Connecting the Microphone FRONT MIC JACK Push the MIC plug at the end of the microphone into the MIC jack until the connection locks into place. Gently tug the MIC cord to test that the connection is locked. Use the Front MIC Jack cover whi...
Page 17 - Mounting the MIC Hanger; Conventional Mounting with Screws
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 15 Mounting the MIC Hanger The Microphone Hanger comes in two parts. How and where you mount the MIC hanger will determine which parts to use. Conventional Mounting with Screws Use the front part of the MIC Hanger only. Locate a suitable mount...
Page 18 - MIC Hanger mounted over MIC Cable
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 16 Mounting the MIC Hanger MIC Hanger mounted over MIC Cable The curly cord of the Standard MIC and Remote SPK/MIC can extend up to 1.5m. For practical mounting of the MIC Hanger using the threaded cord technique it is highly recommended to us...
Page 19 - Turning on the Power; Operation
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 17 Turning on the Power Press and hold the ON/OFF control at the base or the [POWER] button on the Remote SPK/MIC. Setting the Manual Squelch (base only) Turn the outer ring of the SQ control at the base to adjust the Squelch. You must select ...
Page 20 - Setting the Auto Squelch
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 18 Setting the Auto Squelch The Auto Squelch feature is available only when the Remote SPK/MIC is connected. It has an Off setting and 3 preset squelch levels: oFF - Auto Squelch OFF 1 - max sensitivity (min squelch) 2 - med sensitivity (med s...
Page 23 - Using Repeater Channels
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 21 Using Repeater Channels UHF CB repeaters are used to retransmit or relay your signal. Repeaters will extend the range of your radio and overcome the shielding effect caused by solid obstructions. In normal Simplex operation, your radio tran...
Page 24 - Operating the UHF CB Radio in Duplex Mode; Scanning
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 22 Operating the UHF CB Radio in Duplex Mode For this example we are adopting CH01 as the channel being used in your area forrepeater use. 1. Press [MENU/ENTER] . The duplex setting fl ashes. 2. Turn the Rotary Channel Selector at the base or ...
Page 26 - Priority Watch; Add/Remove Channels from SCAN Memory
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 24 Priority Watch To switch Priority Watch On/Off; 1. Press [MENU/ENTER] two times. The Priority Watch setting fl ashes. 2. Turn the Rotary Channel Selector at the base or press on the Remote SPK/MIC to change the setting between ON or OFF. 3....
Page 27 - Deleting a programmed RX Channel frequency:
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 25 40 RX Channels The radio has 40 receive only channels (CH41 to CH80) which can be programmed with frequencies ranging from 450-512MHz (in 12.5kHz steps). Manual Programming Turn power off. Press and hold [DUAL/MON] at the base or [SQL/MON] ...
Page 28 - Selecting the Call tone; Roger Beep
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 26 Selecting the Call tone 1. Press [MENU/ENTER] four times. The call tone setting fl ashes. 2. Turn the Rotary Channel Selector at the base or press on the Remote SPK/MIC to change the setting between 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. 3. Press [MENU/ENTER] t...
Page 29 - Busy Channel Lockout; VOX Operation (optional VOX headset required)
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 27 Busy Channel Lockout If the channel is already in use,you can prevent the UHF CB Radio from transmitting . This is particularlyimportant when using CTCSS/DCS. 1. Press [MENU/ENTER] fi ve times. The BCL setting fl ashes. 2. Turn the Rotary C...
Page 31 - Back Light
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 29 Beep On/Off 1. Press [MENU/ENTER] seven times. The Beep setting fl ashes. 2. Turn the Rotary Channel Selector at the base or press on the Remote SPK/MIC to change the setting between ON or OFF. 3. Press [MENU/ENTER] to store the setting. 4....
Page 32 - LCD Contrast for Remote SPK/MIC
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 30 Operation LCD Contrast for Remote SPK/MIC The LCD Contrast option becomes available only when the Remote SPK/MIC is con-nected. 1. Press [MENU/ENTER] nine times. The LCD Contrast setting fl ashes. 2. Turn the Rotary Channel Selector at the ...
Page 33 - UHF CB Channels & Frequencies
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 31 Channels 5 and 35 are used for emergency channels. CTCSS and DCS willnot operate on these channels.Please follow these guidelines for channel use in Australia:• Channels 05 and 35 are Emergency Channels.• Channel 11 is a Calling Channel.• C...
Page 34 - CTCSS & DCS Code List
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 32 CTCSS & DCS Code List uh400sx, uh500sx, uh400sx-RM, uhSec1:32 Sec1:32 uh400sx, uh500sx, uh400sx-RM, uhSec1:32 Sec1:32 1/2/08 1:31:30 PM 1/2/08 1:31:30 PM
Page 35 - Warranty
UNIDEN Model UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX, UH500SX-RM OM 33 UNIDEN UH400SX, UH400SX-RM, UH500SX and UH500SX-RM UHF CB TRANSCEIVER RADIOTwo Year Limited Warranty IMPORTANT Evidence of the original purchase is required for warranty service. Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498 Un...
