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If you are unsure about how to install your scanner 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 scanner
fi
ts in the desired mounting area and you have all the
necessary materials to complete the task. Your scanner requires a 2 x 71/8 x 5 5/16 inch (50 x 180 x 135 mm) mounting area.
[illus-exploded view of hole in dash, sleeve, scanner and keys.]
1. Remove the bracket if previously attached.
2. Remove the four Philips screws on the rear that secure the outer metal case and pull off the case with care.
3. Install the DIN sleeve into the opening in your dashboard, lip facing out.
4. Push out the top and bottom tabs to hold the sleeve
fi
rmly in place.
5. Before inserting the scanner in the sleeve, attach the cable from the previously mounted antenna. Attach the DC Power
leads. RED goes to a positive (+) connection on your fuse block while BLACK connects to the vehicles chassis ground (-).
6. Connect the ORANGE lead to one side of the headlamp switch so that when you activate the headlights, the scanner’s LCD
changes color and intensity of its display. Be sure all the connections are routed away from any potentially pinching or slicing
sheet metal.
7. Slowly slide the scanner into the sleeve until it locks in place.
8.
To remove the unit, fully insert the removal keys into each slot on the left and right edges of the front panel. Carefully slide
the radio from the sleeve.
Note
: if you plan to connect a GPS unit or external speaker at a later time, expect to remove the unit for ease of making those
connections.
Mounting Using ISO Technique
Some vehicles can take advantage of another approach to mounting a radio referred to as ISO mounting. If you are unsure of your
understanding and abilities after reading the following information, seek the services of a professional installer.
It is necessary to first remove the black metal sleeve from the scanner chassis. Unthread the four screws in the rear of the unit to do
this. Once the sleeve is off, you will see threaded machine screw holes on either side of the chassis cabinet. Uniden does not supply
these metric machine screws. Obtain XX.Xmm machine screws to fit. Their length will depend somewhat on the bracket assembly
used by your vehicle manufacturer to hold the factory installed radio.
In your vehicle, remove the trim around the factory radio and most likely the ash tray or other removable devices adjacent to the
radio. Expose the bracket assembly that holds the factory radio. Remove the entire assembly from the dash. Remove the radio from
the bracket. Replace the factory radio with the BCD996T, being sure it is in the identical position as the factory radio was.
Once the radio is in the bracket, arrange to connect the power, including the orange wire needed for dimmer operation, and any
control cables/connectors to the rear of the scanner such as external speakers, a record out cable, and the antenna.
Then, when the cables are routed so that no damage potentially is possible, replace the entire assembly in the dash and replace all
trim and other removed items.
Removing the Display Sticker
Before you use the scanner for the first time, remove the protective plastic film over the display.
Connecting an Optional Antenna
The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or
outdoor base station antenna.
Note
: Always use 50- or 75-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, BNC terminated coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is
over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. Cable loss increases with higher frequency.
Connecting an Earphone/Headphone
For private listening, you can plug a
1
/
8
-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone or headphones (not supplied) into the headphone jack on
the front of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. See “Earphone Warning” at the front of the manual for
important information about using an earphone/headphone.
WARNING!
Never connect anything other than the recommended amplified extension speaker to the scanner’s headphone jack. Damage to the
scanner might occur.
