Uniden PRO505XL two-way radio
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1. B modified altered or used as part of any conversion kits subassemblies or any configurations not sold by Uniden C improperly installed D serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty E used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden or F installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner s manual for this product STATEMENT OF REMEDY In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect warrantor will either at its option repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts service or any other cost except shipping and handling incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty Warrantor at its option may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow this exclusion or2. Consult the specifications in the back of this manual for detailed transmitter and antenna information OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Basic operation Turning the Turn the Volume knob clockwise until the display backlight radio on comes on Turning the Turn the Volume knob counter clockwise until it clicks and the radio off display backlight turns off na a Press amp or W buttons to select a channel Changing the Turn the Volume knob clockwise to increase the volume turn it volume counter clockwise to decrease the volume Tune the radio to the channel you want to transmit on and listen to make sure the channel is clear m Press and hold the PTT button Mrans pning Hold the microphone about 2 inches away from your mouth and speak in a normal voice Release the button to listen for a response Toggle the CB PA switch to PA this turns off the CB radio and activates the PA speaker On the microphone press and hold the PTT button Hold the microphone about 2 inches away from your mouth and speak in a normal voice Use the Volume knob to adjust the volume of the PA speaker When you re finished broadcasting release the button and move the CB PA switch back to CB To filter out weaker signals and background noise turn the knob clockwise to increase the squelch level To decrease the squelch level so you can hear weaker radio signals turn the knob counter clockwise Press the CH9 button the radio au
3. limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you LEGAL REMEDIES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty is void outside the United States of America PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY If after following the instructions in the owner s manual you are certain that the Product is defective pack the Product carefully preferably in its original packaging The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it The product should be shipped freight prepaid by traceable means to warrantor at Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd Fort Worth TX 76155
4. OTE FCC rules reserve Channel 9 for motorist assistance and other emergency communications Channel 9 should only be used in situations where there is immediate danger to the safety of individuals or the protection of property Back No Name Details 8 Antenna Connects to a male PL 259 external antenna cable Connector antenna sold separately 9 PA Speaker See Connecting external speakers page 6 Jack 10 External See Connecting external speakers page 6 Speaker Jack 11 12 Volt DC Connects to DC power supply page 5 Power Cord Microphone Press and hold the PTT button to transmit on the selected channel Release the button to listen sea SUS for a response A NOTE For the best sound quality hold the microphone about 2 inches away from your mouth and speak in a normal voice NOTE Make sure you have read and understood part 95 of the FCC rules and regulations before using the transmitter INSTALLATION Connect the microphone Align the microphone connector with the jack on the front of the radio Push the connector in firmly and secure it with the locking screw Connect the power You can connect the radio to any standard 12 volt DC power source with either a positive or negative ground If you don t know whether your power supply uses a positive or negative ground consult the manual for your power supply or contact the manufacturer WARNING DO NOT conne
5. Uniden PRO505XL Professional Mobile CB Radio 2011 Uniden America Corp Printed in China Ft Worth Texas U01UT386ZZZ 0 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of Citizens Band radio communications Your Uniden radio is an advanced mobile radio designed for use in the Citizens Band CB Radio Service It will operate on any of the 40 AM frequencies authorized by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Your Radio features a superheterodyne circuit with PHASE LOCKED LOOP techniques to assure precise frequency control WARNING This radio has been type accepted and certified by the FCC for CB Radio Service operation Any adjustments or alterations which might alter the performance of the transceiver or the method of determining frequency are strictly prohibited If you replace or substitute any unique parts including crystals transistors IC s regulator diodes etc with parts other than those recommended by Uniden you may be in violation of FCC technical regulations in Part 95 or type acceptance requirements in Part 2 of the FCC rules CB license requirement U S users no longer need to apply for a license to use a CB radio However CB radio is still considered a license by rule service This means that while the FCC permits CB station operation without station identification station operators are still required to comply with the Communications Act and with the rules of CB Radio Service For more informa
6. ct this equipment to a power supply if you are not absolutely certain of the grounding type 1 Make sure your power supply is turned off 2 For power supplies with a NEGATIVE ground connect the RED lead on the radio to the power supply s POSITIVE pole and connect the BLACK lead to the power supply s NEGATIVE pole or to a neutral ground such as the chassis Turn on your power supply 3 Turn the radio s Volume knob clockwise to power on the radio Installing the mounting bracket When choosing the location for the radio s mounting bracket keep the following things in mind gt Pick a location that does not block your view interfere with your vehicle s controls or hinder your driving gt Make sure the radio and microphone are not in front of an airbag gt Pick a solid surface that can support the bracket and radio weight gt Make sure there s enough room You may want to put the radio in the bracket when you re choosing where to install the bracket Once you choose the location use the included self tapping screws to attach the mounting bracket and the microphone bracket to your vehicle you don t have to drill holes Slide the radio into the bracket and use the included knobs to hold it at the preferred angle Connecting an external antenna WARNING The antenna used for this radio must be installed at least 8 inches 20 cm away from all persons The antenna must not be collocated or used
7. ly be attempted by a qualified and or licensed radio technician gt When ordering parts it is important to specify the correct model number of this radio gt Itis the user s responsibility to make sure the radio is operating in accordance with the FCC Citizens Radio Service regulations at all times SPECIFICATIONS Channels Frequency Range Frequency Control Frequency Tolerance Operating Temperature Microphone input Voltage Q 1 3 Current Drain TX full mod 1 4A with max audio output 0 8A 1 gt x lt Size Weight Antenna Connector LCD Meter Power Output Modulation Freq Response Output Impedance I F Frequency Double Conversion Superheterodyne 1st 10 692 MHz 2nd 450 kHz Automatic Gain Control less than 10dB change in audio output for inputs from 10 AGC to 50 000 microvolts Specifications and features are subject to change without notice A TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTOR UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION Uniden ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY Uniden warrants for two years to the original retail owner this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below WARRANTY DURATION This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 24 months after the date of original retail sale The warranty is invalid if the Product is A damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary
8. tion on U S radio rules visit the FCC website at www fcc gov Uniden contact information You can get answers 24 7 at our website www uniden com Contact Uniden s Phone have a question or problem Customer Care Line 800 297 1023 need a part or accessory Parts Department 800 554 3988 need special assistance Accessibility Hem Ling 800 874 9314 due to a disability EROT voice or TTY During regular business hours Central Standard Time Visit our website for detailed business hours INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE If any of these items are missing or damaged immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden s Parts Department JAn Microphone and hook Uni PROSOS XL iden TER CH9 v a Mounting bracket knobs and mounting hardware gt Other printed materials NOTE You must use a CB antenna sold separately with this radio PARTS OF THE RADIO Front sie Uniden PROSOS XL sa ATi No Name Details 1 CB PA Switches between CB Radio and PA systems Switch 2 Volume Adjusts the volume Power Turns radio on and off 4 Pin Mic Plugs in microphone CH9 Sets the radio to CH9 Emergency No Name Details 5 6 Channel Press amp or W to select which channel the radio will transmit Selectors or receive on 7 Squelch Adjusts the level at which the radio squelches or suppresses knob weak radio signals N
9. tomatically tunes to channel 9 Press the CH9 button again to return to the previous channel NOTE Make sure you read and understood part 95 of the FCC rules and regulations before using the transmitter Using the Instant Channel 9 feature Maintenance Every six to twelve months check to make sure that gt The Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VSWR is less than 2 1 gt All electrical connections are secure and free of corrosion gt The antenna cable shows no wear or damage gt All mounting screws are securely fastened TROUBLESHOOTING If your radio is not performing to your expectations please try these simple steps If these steps don t solve your problem call the Uniden Customer Service Center Things to try 1 Check the radio s power cord and all connections 2 Check the fuse in the radio s power cord 3 Check your vehicle s electrical system 1 Adjust the squelch level Poor reception 2 Check the antenna cable and connectors 3 Check operation mode of the radio Radio won t turn on no power Background noise 1 Adjust the squelch level Weak 1 Check the antenna cable and connectors ianerisaion 2 Check the antenna grounding 3 Check for corrosion on the connectors PA won t 1 Check the CB PA toggle is set to PA broadcast 2 Check the mike s PTT button is pressed in when you talk Service and repair information gt Service repair or alignment should on
10. with any other antenna or transmitter CAUTION Never operate your radio with no antenna or with a damaged antenna cable This can damage the radio You will need to purchase an antenna to operate the radio There are two basic types of mobile CB antennas full length whips and loaded whips with a wide variety of mounts to suit different vehicle locations gt Choose an antenna that matches the specifications of this radio gt Follow the manufacturer s installation instructions carefully gt Tune your antenna using a Standing Wave Ratio SWR meter set the radio to channel 20 and adjust the antenna until the SWR is as close as 1 1 as possible Connecting external speakers Your radio supports two external speakers for remote monitoring and public address features External speakers are sold separately To prevent feedback direct all speakers away from the microphone a External monitor PA speaker Function Remote receiver monitoring or e substitution for internal speaker Public address broadcasts 3 Watts 3 Watts EXT SP jack 14 in 3 5 mm PA SP jack 4 in 3 5 mm Notes The internal speaker is disabled You must have a PA speaker when an external speaker is connected to use the PA connected feature CAUTION Make sure the SWR is less than 2 1 before using the radio An SWR higher than 2 1 can damage the transmitter Your Uniden dealer can help you select the antenna that is best for your needs
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