firmware instructions
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Uniden BCD996T Firmware Revision Notes 2.00.06
As part of Uniden’s commitment to the continued support of the BCD996T, Uniden has, from time to time, issued firmware updates. These updates contain major enhancements to the BCD996T that directly reflect requests from our customers. Please take a few minutes to read all of these instructions before applying the update.
Notes:
• This update is cumulative…it incorporates all improvements made in all previous updates.
• You must have applied the v1.04.12 update prior to applying this update.
• You must have entered your ESN and ESN Checksum on the My Uniden web site and received a Registration Key for this update.
• Most update problems are caused by serial port issues. See the troubleshooting hints in the Update Troubleshooting section if you have problems.
• Two great forums exist for sharing information about this scanner within the user community:
Applying the Update
The following files are required for this update:
• BC_VUP_v2.0.0.3.exe – this is the firmware updater software. If you have installed a previous version, this will automatically replace that version.
• BCD996T_V2_00_06.zip – this is the firmware load for your scanner
1. If you have not previously installed BC_VUP V2, download and install it now.
2. Download and unzip BCD996T_V2_00_06.zip to your computer.
3. Go to your product page at My Uniden and click “Get Registration Key” next to your scanner. A registration key appears along with your other scanner information. Make a note of this key (or keep that window open so you can refer to it). The key is specific to the scanner you’ve selected.
If this option does not appear, you need to update your records to include your scanner’s ESN and ESN checksum, which can be found on your scanner by MENU Settings See Scanner Info Firmware Version. If The ESN and ESN checksum do not appear, you need to update your scanner to Version 1.04.12 prior to applying this update.
4. Run BC_VUP and select the V2.00.06 update file you saved in Step 2.
5. When prompted, select the correct COM port and the desired transfer speed, then click in the check box labeled “Enable Major Version Up” and enter the registration key we provided for that scanner.
6. Click OK and the update will be applied.
Update Troubleshooting
Follow these tips to troubleshoot any update problem you encounter:
• If you do not select “Enable Major Version Up” or if you enter a registration key for a scanner other than the one you are updating, your scanner is disabled after the update. You must complete the above steps using the correct registration key in order to apply the update. If the update fails, repeat the above process to reapply the update using the correct information.
• When prompted, be sure to turn off the scanner, remove the batteries, and hold down both the L/O and 6 buttons while plugging in the AC adapter. The blue backlight should come on and remain on until the end of the update.
• If an error occurs during the update, simply repeat all steps, including removing power, holding down L/O and 6, and plugging in AC power. Even if the backlight is already on, you need to repeat this step if you restart the update.
• Almost all update error messages are caused by:
o Incorrect COM port selection: Be sure to select the port that the scanner is plugged into.
o COM port software conflicts: No other software can be running that uses the COM port. Be sure to close UASD and any other scanner control software. Also, if you have ever used a PDA with this PC, there is probably synchronization software running all the time that takes over the COM port. You can usually stop that software by right-clicking on its icon in the lower right side of your PC screen, then selecting “Quit” or “Exit.”
• If your PC does not have a COM port, you can use a USBRS232 adapter. Uniden sells such an adapter specifically for this scanner (Model USB-1). Or, you can use many other adapters that are available at computer retailers. Note that some adapters do not work, or require updated drivers. Uniden only supports the USB-1.
• If some or all of your systems do not scan as expected, restore your scanner’s programming using UASD. Select “Write to Scanner” from UASD’s main menu and select the backup you created before you performed the firmware update. (You will need to register UASD in order to write all systems back to your scanner.)
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