Oricom PMR755 User's Manual
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1. Notes e Use only same type and make of batteries in the unit e The radios have a built in Power Saver mode PS for maximum battery life but when not in use turn the units OFF to save battery power e Remove the batteries if the units will not be used for a long period of time Getting Started Low Battery Meter Indicator The radio can detect the low battery level when the battery voltage goes low The battery icon will display the low battery status as follows When battery voltage is low the empty battery symbol will appear and continue to blink The battery icon will continue to blink until it totally drains the battery voltage Z x N E Power Saving Mode Your radio has special circuitry designed to extend the life of your battery When the unit is not used for 4 seconds it will automatically switch low power mode The Power Saving feature does not affect the Radio s ability to receive transmissions When a signal is detected it automatically returns to full power mode Transmitting range The talk range depends on the environment and terrain The radio can reach up to about 3km in wide open spaces without obstructions such as hills or buildings Don t try to use two radio units which are less than 1 5m 5 feet apart Otherwise you may experience interference Talk range depends on the terrain It will be affected by concrete stru2. New Zealand The Radiocommunications Citizen Band Radio Stations Class Licence 2002 contains the technical parameters operating requirements conditions of licence and relevant standards for Citizen Band CB radios CB radios must comply with the class licence for their use to be authorised under the class licence UHF channels and frequencies IMPORTANT NOTE The operation of your PMR755 radio in Australia and New Zealand is subject to conditions in the following licenses In Australia the ACMA Radio communications Citizen Band Radio Stations and in New Zealand by MED the General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio Frequency MHz Usage Duplex RX Simplex Duplex RX Simplex Duplex RX Simplex Duplex RX Simplex 6 476550 Duplex RX Simplex Duplex RX Simplex 8 476600 Duplex RX Simplex Channel Frequency Table Simplex Calling channel 476 750 476 750 476 775 476 950 o Use implex implex U UV implex a a a 22 23 EN 25 26 U U U V WLW ow o o v Mm Ms Mm on DB O DI Oo olo X Channel Frequency Table 477 300 Duplex TX Simplex 477 325 Duplex TX Simplex 477 350 Duplex TX Simplex UHF Repeater operation is used when long distance communication is required unless specifically needed use of the repeater channels is to be avoided Note Channels 5 and 35 are emergency channels Channel 11 is a calling channel for establishing communicat
3. aps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn your radio OFF near electrical blasting caps or in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off the two way radio Obey all signs and instructions Exposure to Radio Freguency Energy Your Oricom two way radio complies with Australian Communications Authority Radio communications Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure Standard 2003 To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set out in the above standards always adhere to the following procedures Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population uncontrolled environment exposure limits always adhere to the following procedure e Transmit no more than 50 of the time e To receive calls release the PTT button e To transmit talk press the Push to Talk PTT button Transmitting 50 of the time or less is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting in terms of measuring standards compliance Always hold the radio approximately 5cm in front of your mouth with the antenna pointing away from your head Safety Information and Warnings WARNING Radio Operation and EME Exposure Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage
4. ctures heavy foliage and by operating radios indoors or in vehicles Optimal Range Medium Range Minimal Range Outdoors Outdoors Outdoors Flat open areas Buildings or trees Dense foliage or Also near residential mountains Also inside buildings some buildings Oricom PMR755 instructions Oricom PMR755 2 Way CB Radio Antenna LCD Screen Displays the current PTT push to talk button press and hold To transmit Channel selection and Other radio symbols Power button press and hold to Turn the PMR Unit ON or OFF CALL button press to send a ringing Tone to other PMR units MENU button press to program The PMR settings MIC microphone UP DOWN buttons press to change channels volume and to select settings during programming Speaker LCD Screen AG Channel Number Changes from 1 to 40 as selected by the user rZ Displays when battery level goes low FH Displayed in channel selection mode LE Displayed in volume selection mode Tx Displayed when transmitting a signal rx Displayed when receiving a signal Operation Operation Turning the Unit ON OFF To Turn ON a Press and hold the m Power button A beep sound D will be heard The LCD screen will display the current channel To switch OFF b Press and hold the Sm Power button A beep sound will be heard and the LCD screen will turn blank Adjusting
5. e user guide to the product purchased constitute the complete and exclusive agreement between you and Oricom regarding the product No change to the conditions of this Warranty is valid unless it is made in writing and signed by an authorised representative of Oricom Oricom is not liable for any damages caused by the product or the failure of the product to perform including any lost profits or savings or special incidental or consequential damages Oricom is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by you on behalf of a third party This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought or a claim made under this Warranty or as a tort claim including negligence and strict product liability a contract claim or any other claim However this limitation of liability will not apply to claims for personal injury Nothing in this Warranty excludes restricts or modifies any condition warranty right or remedy which pursuant to the Trade Practices Act 1974 applies to this Warranty and which may not be so excluded restricted or modified For warranties that cannot be excluded restricted or modified Oricom limits the remedies available to those specified in the relevant legislation Customer Support Customer Support If you suspect your product is not functioning to specification before making a warranty claim please use the following resources Troubleshooting Guide in this user guide Online Frequently Ask
6. ed Questions www oricom com au Email our customer support team on support oricom com au Contact Oricom Customer Support team on 1300 889 785 or 02 4574 8888 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm EST If service is required during the warranty period please ensure you retain your purchase receipt Attach to the back page of this user guide for safe keeping Visit www oricom com au to register your product online Australia Customer Support Oricom International Pty Ltd Email support oricom com au Locked Bag 658 Web Australia www oricom com au South Windsor NSW 2756 New Zealand www oricom co nz Phone 1300 889 785 Fax 02 4574 8898 om
7. ess and hold the PTT Push to Talk button to transmit your voice The transmit signal icon TX will display on the LCD screen b Hold the unit in a vertical position with the Mic Microphone 5 cm away from the mouth While holding the PTT button speak into the microphone in a normal tone of voice c Release the PTT button when you have finished transmitting Important In order for other people to receive your transmission they must also be on the same channel that you are currently using Refer to the Changing Channel section for more information When the PTT and or CALL buttons are continuously pressed your Radio cannot receive any transmissions Call Ring tone You can use the CALL button to send a tone to other users on the same channel To activate this feature a With the PMR in normal mode press and release the CALL button The unit will transmit a 2 second page tone to the other unit s set with the same channel within transmitting range Roger Beep This is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released This alerts the receiving party that you have ended the transmission and you are now in receive mode Operation Duplex operation via Repeaters This feature allows to use local repeater stations that are designed to automatically re transmit your broadcast over a lar
8. ge area thus giving you increased range Repeaters stations are privately operated radio systems installed throughout Australia You can see a list of repeater sites by following this link to our website note this list is always being updated http www oricom com au support repeater or visit http www tropinet com uhf repeaters For example if you wish to access a repeater station in your area which operates on channel 2 you only need to set the Duplex access on this Channel 90 if you are in the range of a local repeater which transmits on channel 2 after setting your radio to allow access of the repeater on that channel you will select channel 2 as normal but during transmit operation your radio will automatically transmit to the repeater on channel 32 Turning on off Duplex on channels a Select the required channel to suit the repeater station you wish to access Channels 1 8 only b Press the Menu button twice RPT icon will display c Press the UP or DOWN button to set the Duplex function to On or Off d Press the PTT button to confirm your setting e The RPT icon will display to indicate that Duplex is set on that channel Receive Channel 1 2 3 4 V 6 7 8 Repeater Station Channel Frequency Table Channel Frequency Table Radiocommunications Citizen Band Radio Stations Class Licence 2002 No licence is required to own or operate this radio in Australia and
9. ion and Channel 40 is the customary road vehicle channel Channels 22 and 23 are for Telemetry and Telecommand use voice communications are not allowed on these channels by law Warranty information Australia Oricom makes no other warranties or conditions express or implied including as to merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose except as stated in this Warranty Any implied warranties that may be imposed by law are limited in duration to the Warranty Period Oricom warrants that the product is free from defects in materials or workmanship during the Warranty Period This Warranty in no way affects your statutory warranty rights under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any other similar legislation This Warranty does not extend to any product from which the serial number has been removed was purchased outside of Australia or that has been damaged or rendered defective 1 asa result of lightning over voltage accident misuse abuse or other external causes 2 the operation outside the normal use of the product by the use of parts not manufactured or sold by Oricom or by modification or service by anyone other than a Oricom or b an Oricom authorised service provider The Warranty Period will be 36 months from the date of purchase of the product evidenced by your dated sales receipt You are required to provide proof of purchase as a condition of receiving warranty services You are entitled to a replacement o
10. is turned ON Not carry the radio in the breast pocket e Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference e Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Medical Devices Hearing Aids Some radios may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information General warnings Never use your radio outdoors during a thunderstorm Keep the radio out of reach of babies and young children Getting Started Installation Removing the Belt Clip Belt clip latch Pull the belt clip latch away from the radio While pulling the belt clip latch push up the belt clip as shown in Fig 1 Installing the Belt clip Slide the belt clip into the slot as shown in Fig 2 A click indicates the belt clip is locked into position Installing the Batteries Slide down the battery compartment cover Insert the 3xAAA batteries not supplied Position the batteries according to the polarity marking on the battery compartment See Fig 3 Replace the battery cover Figure 3 See Fig 4 Figures
11. n air bag or in the air bag deployment area Air bags inflate with great force If a radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and or bodily injury such as burns if conductive material such as jewelry keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals The material may complete an electrical circuit short circuit and become quite hot Exercise care in handling any charged battery particularly when placing it inside a pocket purse or other container with metal objects Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion A WARNING Safety Information and Warnings Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in injury or even death NOTE Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always clearly marked They include fueling areas such as below deck on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Blasting C
12. om Operating Instructions PMR755 40 Channel UHF 2 Way Citizen Band Radio O om Table of contents Safety Information and Warnings ocoocccccoccoccccoo 4 Getting Started OAO O O 8 Oricom PMR755 instructions 10 Ta 11 Channel Frequency Table o ocooconccccccccoccoccnnconcnnono 14 Warranty information Australia o oo 17 Customer SUPPOM enacaconocinonocanonininoricincn nininicin ias inca 19 wee This unit complies with all relevant Australian and New Zealand approval requirements including radio communications Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure standard 2003 Safety Information and Warnings Safety Information and Warnings WARNING Information on Safe Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Oricom Radio Radio Antenna Do not use any radio that has a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes in contact with the skin a minor burn may result Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the radio and violate compliance Do NOT change or modify the antenna Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is IN USE Holding the antenna reduces range and may cause bodily harm Safety and general use whilst in a vehicle Check the State and Federal laws and regulations regarding the use of two way radios in the area where you drive and always obey them For Vehicles fitted with Air Bags Do not place your radio in the area over a
13. r repair according to the terms and conditions of this document if your product is found to be faulty within the Warranty Period This Warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is not transferable Batteries if supplied with this product are covered under this warranty for a period of 90 days Oricom products are manufactured using new materials or new and used materials equivalent to new in performance and reliability Spare parts may be new or equivalent to new Spare parts are warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for thirty 30 days or for the remainder of the Warranty Period of the Oricom branded product in which they are installed whichever is longer During the Warranty Period Oricom will replace and where possible 17 Warranty information Australia repair the defective product All component parts removed under this Warranty become the property of Oricom In the unlikely event that your Oricom product has a recurring failure Oricom at its discretion may elect to provide you with a replacement product of its choosing that is at least equivalent to your product in performance Oricom does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error free Oricom is not responsible for damage that occurs as a result of your failure to follow the instructions that came with the product These terms and conditions together with any specific terms and conditions contained in th
14. the Speaker volume There are 8 volume levels the current speaker volume level is displayed on the LCD screen To adjust the speaker lt a volume level press the UP button to increase or press the v gt DOWN button to decrease The LCD screen will display the speaker volume icon bars ascending or descending respectively Changing Channels The PMR755 has 40 available channels to communicate with other radio s you must have your radio tuned to the same channel a Press the m Menu button the channel icon 1 on the LCD screen will start blinking b While the Channel icon is blinking press the UP or L DOWN button to select the desired channel The channel changes from 1 to 8 or vice versa Press the Menu button to confirm your setting the OFF icon will blink for 2 3 seconds and then return to the standby mode Transmitting and Receiving A The PMR755 transmission is simplex one way at a time While you are speaking you can not receive a transmission A The PMR755 is an open license band Always identify vourself when transmitting on the same channel Operation IMPORTANT Before transmitting on a UHF channel listen to ensure it is not already in use Transmitting sending speech The unit is continuously in the Receive mode when the unit is turned ON and not transmitting When a signal is received on the current channel RX icon will be displayed on the LCD screen a Pr
15. the radio and violate compliance Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is IN USE Holding the antenna reduces the effective range Do not use the radio if the antenna is damaged If a damaged antenna makes contact with your skin a minor burn can result If you wear a radio on your body when transmitting always fit the radio on the belt clip supplied Always ensure the radio and it s antenna are at least 5cm from your body when transmitting Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI To avoid the possibility of electromagnetic interference and or compatibility conflicts turn off your radio in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so such as health care facilities Aircraft When instructed to do so turn off your radio when onboard an aircraft Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions A WARNING Safety Information and Warnings Medical Devices Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches 15cm be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of the U S Food and Drug Administration People with pacemakers should e ALWAYS keep the radio more than 15cm from their pacemaker when the radio
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