Uniden Oceanus Dsc Vhf Marine Radio Owners Manual

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Installation
Caution: The OCEANUS DSCwill only operate with a nominal 12 volt
negative ground battery system.
It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for your
radio on your vessel.  Electrical, mechanical, and environmental
considerations must all be taken into account.  You should select the
optimum relationship among these considerations.
Keep in mind the flexibility designed into the 
OCEANUS DSCso that
you can most conveniently use it.  Features which should be considered
are:
1. The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the top
or bottom of a shelf, on a bulkhead, or for overhead mounting.
2. The REMOTE speaker wires can be used with an auxiliary
speaker.
3. All connections are plug-in type for easy removal of the radio.
4. Front fire internal speaker allows convenient in-dash mounting
using the optional bracket (White - FMB322W, Black - FMB322B).
Choosing a Location
Some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your
OCEANUS DSC.
1. Select a location that is free from spray and splash.
2. Keep the battery leads as short as possible.  Direct connection to
the battery is most desirable.  If direct connection can not be
made with the supplied power lead, any extension should be
made with #10 AWG wire.  Long extensions should use larger
gauge wire.
3. Keep the antenna lead as short as possible.  Long antenna leads
can cause substantial loss of performance for both receiving and
transmitting.
4. Locate your antenna as high as possible and clear from metal
objects.  The reliable range of coverage is a direct function of the
antenna height.
5. Select a location that allows free air flow around the heat sink on
the rear of the radio.
6. Select a location well away from the ship’s compass.  Auxiliary
speakers also should be located away from the compass. 
						

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Engine Noise Suppression
Interference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of
engines is sometimes a problem with radios.  The 
OCEANUS DSChas
been designed to be essentially impervious to ignition noise and
alternator noise.  However, in some installations it may be necessary to
take measures to further reduce the effect of noise interference.  All DC
battery wires, antenna lead, and accessory cables should be routed
away from the engine and engine compartment, and from power cabling
carrying high currents.
In severe cases of noise interference, it may be necessary to install a
noise suppression kit.  Contact your Uniden Dealer for more information.
Antenna Considerations
A variety of antennas are available from a number of quality suppliers.  
It is recommended you draw upon the advice of your Uniden dealer in
determining a suitable antenna for your vessel and range requirements.
In general, communication range is increased by using a high-gain
antenna placed as high as possible above the water line.  Antennas
should be located away from metal objects.  Antennas should not have
excessively long coaxial feed cables.
Antenna Selection and Installation
OCEANUS DSChas been designed to accomodate all of the popular
marine VHF antennas.  However, the selection and the installation of the
antenna is the responsibility of the user or installer.
The FCC has determined that excessive radiation poses a health risk to
people near radio transmitting antennas.  Therefore, the antenna used
with this radio should be installed using the following guidelines to insure
a suitable distance between the antenna and persons close by.
Small whip antennas (3 dB) or smaller should be installed keeping at
least three feet separation distance between the radiating element and
people.
Larger antennas (6 dB or 9 dB) should be installed keeping at least a six
foot separation distance.
No person should touch the antenna or come into the separation
distance when the radio is transmitting. 
						

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Installing the OCEANUS DSC
After you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your
choice of location, position the radio (with the bracket, microphone,
power cord, antenna and any auxiliary cables installed) into the selected
location to assure there is no interference with the surrounding items.  
Mark the location of the mounting bracket.  Remove the bracket from the
radio and use it as a template to mark the holes to be drilled for the
mounting hardware.  Drill the holes and mount the bracket with
hardware compatible with the material of the mounting surface.
Note: This HEXAGON HEAD BOLT is
only for mounting the bracket
with hardware. Do not use it for
installing the radio in the
mounting bracket.
Connect the red wire of the supplied power cord to the positive (+)
battery supply.  Connect the black wire of the power cord to the negative
(–) battery supply.  The power cord is equipped with a fuse to protect the
radio.  Use only a six (6) ampere fast blow fuse for replacement.
Connect the power cord to the keyed connector on the power pigtail.
Connect the antenna and all other auxiliary cables and accessories.
Install the radio in the mounting bracket and connect all cables and
accessories to the appropriate jacks and connectors.
Note: Do not use any other mounting
knobs than the ones enclosed.
Do not insert the knobs without
attaching the bracket. 
						

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POWER On/Off
Turn the unit On by rotating the PWR/VOL
control clockwise. 
Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
When you turn the unit On, you will hear a
beep, and the greeting message below
appears on the LCD for 3 seconds.
Note:When you turn On the radio for the first time after purchase,
the channel 16 will appear on the LCD.
Operation
Last Channel Memory
The OCEANUS DSCmemorizes the last channel selected before you
turn Off the radio. For example, if you turn Off the radio on CH 12, it will
be on that channel when turned back On.
Note:In order for the last channel to be memorized, you must have
the radio on that channel for 3 seconds. 
						

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Turn SQUELCHfully clockwise.  This raises the “Squelch Gate” so high
that only very strong signals can get through.
Turn 
SQUELCHfully counterclockwise until you hear a hiss. This lowers
the “Squelch Gate” so that everything gets through - noise, weak
signals, and strong signals.
Turn 
SQUELCHback clockwise until the hiss stops. Now the “Squelch
Gate” allows only strong signals through.
Strong Signals
Medium Signals
Weak Signals
Noise
Strong Signals
Medium Signals
Weak Signals
Noise
Strong Signals
Medium Signals
Weak Signals
Noise
SQUELCH 
						

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TRIPLE WATCH
Triple Watch monitors Channel 16, Channel 9, and the current Marine
Channel or Weather Channel.
To activate Triple Watch, press and hold 
16/9/TRIfor 2 seconds.  TRI
appears on the LCD, indicating Triple Watch mode is in effect. If a signal
is received on either Channel 16 or Channel 9, the radio remains on that
channel until the signal ends.
Press and hold 
16/9/TRIfor 2 seconds to cancel the Triple Watch mode.
Note:While in Triple Watch mode, you can change the currently
selected channel using 
CHand .
A momentary press of the 
16/9/TRIbutton interrupts Triple
Watch mode and remains on channel 16, or on channel 9 if
you press 
16/9/TRIonce more.  To return to the Triple Watch
mode, simply press the button again.
COAST GUARD CHANNEL 16/CHANNEL 9 COMMUNICATIONS
To access Coast Guard Channel 16 or Channel 9 communications,
press 
16/9/TRI.  You can access Coast Guard 16 CH instantly while
tuned to another channel.  Press 
16/9/TRIagain for Channel 9 Calling
communications.  Press 
16/9/TRIa third time to return to the channel
selected prior to accessing Coast Guard Channel 16/Channel 9
commnunications.  
The display will indicate the selected channel.
To cancel Coast Guard Channel
16/Channel 9 communications:
Press 16/9/TRIuntil the previous
channel setting appears.
--or--
Press WX/ALERT, CH, or STEP/SCAN. 
						

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WEATHER CHANNELS
To select Weather Channels 0-9, press
WX/ALERT.  The radio will go to the last
selected Weather Channel.  Press 
CHor 
to select a different Weather Channel.
To exit from Weather Channel: 
Press WX/ALERT.  The radio returns to
the previous Marine channel.
MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan)
You can enter channels into Memory Scan for instant scanning at any
time. When a channel is selected for Memory Scan, 
MEMappears on the
LCD display.
To enter a channel into Memory Scan, select
the channel you want to store by using CH 

and , and then press and hold UIC/MEMfor
2 seconds.  The channel is stored in Memory
Scan and 
MEMappears on the LCD display.
MANUAL TUNING
To manually select a channel, press CH or . Communication
channels are located on channel 01-28 and 60-88. Weather channels
are located on channels WX 0-9. 
						

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To cancel the channel in Memory, press and hold UIC/MEMfor 2
seconds. The 
MEMicon disappears.
Note:The Memory channel can be set independently in 3 regional
modes (USA, INT, and CAN).  You cannot use this feature in
WX mode or for channel 70.
Triple Watch Scan
To turn Triple Watch Scan On, press and hold 16/9/TRIfor 2 seconds.
While the current channel is scanned, Channel 16 and Channel 9 are
also scanned every 2 seconds.  Then 
TRIappears.
Normal Scan
Normal Scan is performed only when the memory CH is registered.
To turn Normal Scan On, press and hold 
16/9/TRIfor 2 seconds in Triple
watch Scan mode. Although Memory CH is scanned, Channel 16 and
Channel 9 are not.
Triple Watch Alert Scan
To turn Triple Watch Alert Scan On, press and hold WX/ALERTfor 
2 seconds while in Triple Watch Scan mode.  While Memory CH is
scanned, Channel 16 and Channel 9 are scanned every 2 seconds, and
WX CH is scanned every 7 seconds.  
TRIand  icon appear on the
LCD.
Alert Scan
To turn Alert Scan On, press and hold WX/ALERTfor 2 seconds.  While
Memory CH is scanned, WX CH is scanned every 7 seconds.  icon
appears on the LCD. 
						

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Weather Alert
The traditional weather feature receives weather broadcast (usually
within a 50-mile radius) then sounds an alarm of any emergency code
which was transmitted along with the broadcast.  This means that
people who live outside an affected area are often alerted even when
their area is not affected, causing many of them to ignore potentially real
emergency/weather warnings that can save lives.
In 1994, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
began broadcasting coded signals called FIPS (Federal Information
Processing System) codes along with their standard weather broadcasts
from stations in your area.  These codes identify an emergency and the
specific geographic area (such as a county) affected by the emergency.
The 
OCEANUS DSCwas developed with the SAME (Specific Area
Message Encoding) technology.  This allows your radio to receive,
interpret, and display the information about the codes so you can
determine if the emergency might affect your area.
Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic area (defined by the
National Weather Service), so your radio sounds an alert only when an
emergency/weather emergency is declared in those locations.  This
helps you more efficiently track the emergency/weather conditions in
and around your area.
The Weather Alert mode can be activated to alert you of dangerous
weather.  When Weather Alert is turned On, and a warning signal is
received, an emergency siren will sound at full volume, regardless of the
volume setting.  When the signal stops, you will hear the active weather
channel broadcast at the normal volume.
Note:See SETUP mode to program up to 10 FIPS codes. 
						

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1. Press and hold WX/ALERTfor 2
seconds when WX ALERT is Off. 
The radio turns the WX ALERT On and
the icon appears.
2. If the radio receives a 1050Hz tone, the
icon will blink every other second
and the alert tone will ring.
In the area where SAME is
broadcasted, the following is displayed.
3. When a WX ALERT signal is received,
all other functions are canceled and the
radio remains on the selected weather
channel.
When the radio is in Scan mode,
scanning the weather channel every 7
seconds, the SAME signal is not
decoded.  To decode the SAME signal, the radio should be on an
active weather channel.
In order to stop the alert press any key.  If you press any key
once more, the alert icon disappears.
The  icon indicates the Weather Alert mode is activated.  To activate
the Weather Alert mode: