Uniden HOMEPATROL-1 English Owner's Manual - Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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WHAT IS THE HOMEPATROL

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1?

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What are HomePatrol

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1’s Features

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HomePatrol

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1 Version 2

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How Does the HomePatrol

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1 Work?

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What You Do

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What You Hear in the United States

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What Else Can HomePatrol

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1 Do?

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Create Favorites Lists

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Avoid Transmissions

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Replay Transmissions

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Record Transmissions

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Use GPS Input

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Updating HomePatrol

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1 Firmware

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Updating the HomePatrol

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1 Database

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HOMEPATROL

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1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

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Hardware

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Base Unit

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Main Screen

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Main Screen Overview

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HOMEPATROL

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1 OPERATIONS

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Start

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Up Wizard

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Selecting Channels to Monitor

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Change Location

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Select Service Types

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Set Range

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Select Favorites Lists to Monitor

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Avoiding Transmissions

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Section	Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS	3
IMPORTANT INFORMATION	6
Earphone Warning	6
Liquid Exposure Warning	7
Power Disconnection Caution	7
What are HomePatrol-1’s Features	8
HomePatrol-1 Version 2	9
How Does the HomePatrol-1 Work?	9
What You Do	9
What You Hear in the United States	10
What Else Can HomePatrol-1 Do?	10
Create Favorites Lists	10
Avoid Transmissions	10
Replay Transmissions	10
Record Transmissions	10
Use GPS Input	10
Updating HomePatrol-1 Firmware	11
Updating the HomePatrol-1 Database	11
HOMEPATROL-1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE	12
Hardware	12
Base Unit	12
Main Screen	13
Main Screen Overview	13
System, Department, and Channel Transmission	13
Submenu Pop-Ups	14
Radio Control Bar	14
Status Icons	14
Feature Navigation Bar	15
HOMEPATROL-1 OPERATIONS	16
Start-Up Wizard	16
Running the Startup Wizard	16
Selecting Channels to Monitor	16
Change Location	17
Select Service Types	17
How to Select Service Types	17
Set Range	17
Select Favorites Lists to Monitor	17
Avoiding Transmissions	18
Selecting Nationwide Systems	18
Customizing Your Monitoring Experience	18
Adjusting Listening Volume	20
Adjusting Screen Tap Volumes	20
Equalizing the Volume Level	20
How to Adjust the AGC	20
Adjusting the Screen	20
Adjusting Contrast and Backlight Level	20
Adjusting Auto Dim	21
Setting Automatic Shutoff	21
How to Set Automatic Shutoff	21
BUILDING FAVORITES LISTS	22
Creating a Favorites List	22
Using Submenu Pop-Up to Create a Favorites List (No Favorites Lists Exist)	22
Using Submenu Pop-Up to Create a Favorites List (Favorites Lists Exist)	23
Saving to an Existing Favorites List	23
Managing Favorites Lists	23
Using Favorites Lists to Monitor Special Services	23
OTHER FEATURES	24
Avoid/Unavoid Transmissions	24
How to Set the Avoid Default Value	24
How to Avoid a Transmission	24
How to Unavoid a Transmission	25
Replay	25
Set Replay Options	25
Replay Transmissions	25
Record	26
How to Record Transmissions	26
How to Stop Recording Transmissions	26
How to Play Back a Recorded Session	26
Weather	27
Monitoring Weather Channels	27
Monitoring Weather Alerts	27
Displaying Unit IDs	27
Using HomePatrol-1 with an Accessory GPS Receiver	28
Connecting Your GPS to HomePatrol-1	28
Setting Up GPS	28
HOMEPATROL-1 AND SENTINEL SOFTWARE	29
Manage Profiles	29
Manage Favorites Lists	29
Manage Databases	29
Create New or Edit Existing Systems	29
Share Favorites Lists	29
Manage Firmware Updates	29
Installing Sentinel	29
How to Install HomePatrol-1 Sentinel Software	30
TROUBLESHOOTING	31
BATTERY AND POWER INFORMATION	32
Installing the Batteries	32
Recharging the Batteries	32
How to Set the Battery Charge Time	33
How to Recharge the Batteries	33
Appendices	34
Appendix A: HomePatrol-1 Specifications	34
Appendix B: Band Coverage	36

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