User Guide - CB Monitor
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1. 7 446 08125 4 446 04375 8 446 09375 Declaration of conformity The Binatone MR300 conforms to the following standards m EN 300296 RF testing m EN 300279 EMC testing m EN 60065 safety testing Binatone Help Line 01325 304 473 9 00 am to 5 00 pm Mondays to Fridays 9 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause solution No power m Batteries are low or not fitted correctly check replace batteries if necessary m Handset is not switched on check Weak reception Batteries are low or not fitted correctly no reception m Other user is not within range check noisy reception gm Handsets are not tuned to the same channel check m Volume level is too low increase the volume m Speak in a normal voice 5 8 cm 2 3 inches away from the microphone m Local conditions are impairing reception move to a different location away from obstructions and as high as possible m You re wearing the handset too close to your body move the handset m Other user is not transmitting check m Other user is too close check m There s interference from other users on the same channel agree to use a different channel Cannot change Handset is locked check channels Batteries are low or not fitted correctly In VOX mode m Background noise is high move to a quieter the handset place transmits all m VOX sensitivity is too high set it to a lower the tim2. overleaf The level of VOX sensitivity is shown by bars on the display At the highest level most bars the handset will pick up softer noises including background noise at the lowest level it will pick up only quite loud noises To turn VOX mode on and off 1 Press the MENU button FOUR times VOX flashes on the display and the current level of VOX sensitivity is shown 2 Press the A or Y button to set the level of VOX sensitivity If you press the W button repeatedly until the sensitivity bars disappear altogether you turn VOX mode off and VOX disappears from the display 3 Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting As long as the handset is in VOX mode VOX is shown steadily on the display Using a hands free kit headset You can plug a hands free kit not supplied as standard into the socket on the top of your MR300 handset With a hands free kit you may wish to transmit in VOX mode but if you find that this doesn t work very well you can turn the VOX sensitivity off and press the TALK button to transmit as normal If you d like to buy the optional hands free kit phone the Binatone Help Line on 01325 304 473
3. D Press and hold the ENTER button until a disappears from the display 6 Using the seconds counter The MR300 seconds counter stopwatch can count up to 99 seconds Press the MENU button FIVE times 00 flashes on the display gt To start the counter press the A button The counter starts running If it reaches 99 it goes back to OO and starts again To pause the counter press the W button The counter flashes on the display You can press the A button again to restart it or To reset the counter to 00 press the ENTER button while the display is flashing ome When you ve finished Press the MENU button once to return to normal operation 8 If the handset detects a signal on the current channel while the seconds counter is running it will automatically switch to normal operation and receive the transmission 7 Cleaning and care To clean your MR300 use a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use cleaners or solvents which may cause damage not covered by the guarantee 8 Technical specification Operating frequency 446 00625 to 446 09375 MHz eight channels Channel spacing 12 5 KHz Output power 0 5 W Mains power adapter battery charger input 230 V AC 50 Hz output 6 V AC 200 mA dual connector Battery life from fully charged to run down typically 30 hours Channel Frequency MHz Channel Frequency MHz 1 446 00625 5 446 05625 2 446 01875 6 446 06875 3 446 03125
4. Using the PMR continued Scanning channels When the SCAN function is turned on the handset will continuously scan through all eight channels until it finds one on which another user is transmitting 1 Press the MENU button TWICE SCAN flashes on the display 2 Press the A or W button to start or stop scanning When the handset detects an active channel it will pause on that channel 3 Press EITHER the ENTER button to set this as the current channel the TALK button to transmit on this channel a the A or YW button to continue scanning AY Monitoring two channels at once Dual Watch 1 Press the MENU button THREE times DW appears on the display as well as the currently selected channel 2 A Press the A or button to select a second channel v The display switches backwards and forwards between the two selected channels If the handset detects a signal on either channel it will stop and receive it OR to monitor for weak signals on the channel currently shown 3 Press the MONI button to stop monitoring press the MONI button again To end Dual Watch mode Cle 4 Press the TALK CALL or ENTER button Locking the buttons With the buttons locked you can transmit TALK receive or monitor MONI the current channel But you can t change the volume A V or use the MENU button To lock the buttons D Press and hold the ENTER button until d appears on the display To unlock the buttons
5. arging lead has two connectors so you can charge both handsets batteries at once 1 Switch the handset OFF 2 Plug the mains power adapter into a 230 V AC 50 Hz mains socket with the switch on the Lift the amp socket set to OFF Then switch on at the socket cover 3 Plug the jack connector into the socket marked MIC CHG as shown While the batteries are being charged the charge level symbol blinks To check the charge level disconnect the jack connector from the handset switch on and check the display The MR300 must be used with mains adapter part no XX002126D supplied with the unit Using any other adapter will result in non compliance with EN60065 and will invalidate any approval given to this apparatus It takes about 6 hours to recharge the batteries fully if they ve become completely run down New batteries can take up to 14 hours to charge fully Battery safety warnings E Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely locked in place when you re charging the batteries E Don t try to recharge alkaline batteries only the NiCd ones as supplied E Dispose of used batteries safely never try to burn them or put them anywhere they could get burnt or punctured E When you re not going to use your MR300 for a few weeks take the batteries out so they don t leak corrosive substances Battery life The MR300 has a built in Power Saver feature to keep the batteries charged
6. atch to lock the cover into place To replace the belt clip Slide the belt clip down into the slot until it clicks into place 2 Getting started Switching on and off To switch the handset ON J Press and hold the ON OFF button until the display comes on To switch the handset OFF J Press and hold the ON OFF button until the display goes blank You hear a musical tone each time to confirm To switch the display s BACKLIGHT on and off D Briefly press the ENTER button Volume control To adjust the loudspeaker volume D A Press the A or W button The volume level is shown by the bars on the display You can change the volume while you re using the handset or while the handset is idle switched on but not in use 3 Safety warnings important m If you are using a hands free headset to protect your hearing do not turn the volume to the highest level m To reduce radio frequency exposure when you re using your MR300 hold the handset at least 5 cm 2 inches from your face m Never use your MR300 outdoors in a thunderstorm m The MR300 is splashproof But if it is likely to get very wet carry it in a plastic bag you ll still be able to use it through the bag m If your MR300 gets very wet switch it off and remove the batteries Dry the battery compartment and leave the cover off for a few hours Don t use the handset until it is completely dry 4 Charging the batteries The battery ch
7. e channels CALL button Press to send Ring tone to other MENU button handsets Press to change channels and to switch between modes Press to switch the backlight on and off Press and hold to lock and unlock the buttons Press to confirm settings MONI monitor button Press to check for signals on the current channel A hands free kit is not supplied as standard What s on the display Channel number 1 to 8 TA Battery charge level when this shows a low recharge the batteries ia BUSY Pw SCAN vox 4 lll DW Dual Watch shown when you re monitoring two channels at once d Shown when the buttons are locked BUSY Shown when you re receiving a signal SCAN Shown when the handset is scanning all channels VOX Shown when the handset is in VOX voice activated mode _auttllll Volume level 1 Getting the handsets ready for use Insert your fingernail behind the tab To remove the belt clip It s easier to fit the batteries without the belt clip in place Pull the tab forward away from the handset to release the belt clip Then lift the belt clip off clip off To fit the batteries 1 Open the locking latch and slide off the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the four NiCd batteries clicking them firmly into place Make sure the positive and negative ends of the batteries are positioned as shown 3 Replace the cover and close the l
8. e level In VOX mode m VOX sensitivity is too low set it to a higher the handset level doesn t transmit W Voice not loud enough speak in a louder voice nearer to the microphone Cannot charge the batteries m Make sure the jack connector is firmly plugged into the handset and that mains power is switched on at the socket m Use only 1 2 V NiCd batteries as supplied with the unit You may need to replace the batteries with new ones after many hours of use 10 Guarantee and service The Binatone MR300 is fully guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase The guarantee does not cover damage by misuse or negligence or by excessive voltages When you first unpack your Binatone MR300 check for visible damage If you see any damage don t use the handsets return the whole system to where you bought it If your Binatone MR300 develops a fault first check the points above If you can t solve the problem return the whole system to where you bought it Binatone Telecom plc operates a policy of continuous product improvement and so reserves the right to make changes to the product and functions without notice Binatone MR300 User Guide Sockets for battery charger and hands free kit headset UPA and DOWNY buttons TRANSMITTING indicator light TALK button re i Press and hold while you re transmitting Press to change the speaker volume Press after the MENU button to chang
9. for longer But when you re not using the handset it s best to switch it off to save battery power You ll also find that the batteries stay charged for longer if you keep the backlight switched off when you don t need it Binatone Help Line 01325 304 473 9 00 am to 5 00 pm Mondays to Fridays 5 Using the Personal Mobile Radio PMR Transmission range The talk range depends on environment and terrain It will be greatest up to about 3 km or 13 4 miles in wide open spaces without obstructions such as hills or buildings Don t try to use two PMR handsets which are less than 1 5 m 5 feet apart If you do you may get interference PMR446 is an open licence band always identify yourself when transmitting as other people may be communicating on the same channel Changing channels PMR has eight channels numbered 1 to 8 To communicate with other PMR users within range you must all have your handsets tuned to the same channel 1 Press the MENU button ONCE The current channel number flashes on the display 2 Press the A or W button to go to the channel you want 3 Press the ENTER button to confirm Transmitting and receiving J Note PMR transmission is one way at a time while you are speaking you cannot receive a transmission To speak to another handset user 1 Press and hold the TALK button so that the TRANSMITTING light comes on 2 oh Speak clearly into the microphone in a norma
10. l tone don t shout 3 When you ve finished speaking release the TALK button To listen to another handset user D Make sure you are NOT pressing the TALK button BUSY is shown on the display when the other person is speaking Don t try to transmit until they have finished Monitoring the current channel Normally the MR300 will not pick up very weak signals But you can monitor the current channel for all sounds D Press and release the MONI button Your handset will pick up any signals on the current channel including background noise It will carry on monitoring for about 20 seconds unless you press and release the MONI button again to stop it Ring tone You can send Ring tone to other handsets within range and tuned to the same channel to alert them you want to communicate with them J Press and release the CALL button You ll hear Ring tone for about 3 seconds while the TRANSMITTING light is on Any other handset within range and tuned to the same channel will hear Ring tone and may decide to transmit to you You can also use Ring tone at the end of a transmission to signal that you ve finished speaking vox voice activated transmission mode In VOX mode your handset will transmit whenever it detects your voice or other noise without the TALK button pressed It will transmit for at least 2 seconds even if you stop talking You may wish to use VOX mode if you re using a hands free kit see
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