Oricom PMR1200 User's Manual
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1. Lock feature press and hold the MENU button until key lock icon disappears on the LCD Screen Note The PTT and CALL buttons will remain functional even if the Key Lock feature is activated 20 Operation LCD Screen Back Light Every time the Power Vol button is activated except PTT and CALL button the LCD Screen back light will illuminate for 5 seconds Microphone Earphone Charge Jack Your radio is equipped with an auxiliary microphone earphone and charge jack located at the opposite side of the PTT button 21 UHF channels and frequencies Radiocommunications Citizen Band Radio Stations Class Licence 2002 No licence is required to own or operate this radio in Australia and 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 PMR1200 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 the General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio Channel Frequency Table Frequency MEA Emergeno 476 575 Duplex RX Simplex 476 600 Dup2. available channels to communicate with other radio s it must have your radio tuned to the same channel a Press the MENU button once the current channel number flashes on the LCD Screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired channel The channel changes from 1 to 40 or vice versa c Press the PTT button to confirm the channel setting These are paired with higher channels as output input 1 31 2 32 etc Check for local repeater activity before using these channels in Simplex mode to avoid interference Channels 9 and above are the best choices for general use in Simplex mode You can find more information about channels and frequencies by visiting the Web site http www acma gov au Note Refer to the Channel Table section of this Owner s Manual for detailed frequency listing Setting the CTCSS sub channel Each channel has 38 sub channels to let you set up group of users within the same channel for more private communication If you have set the sub channel you can only communicate with other radio users tuned to the same channel and sub channel I MENU ae Operation To turn the sub channel function off simply set the sub channel to O zero You can then communicate with other radio s setting to the same channel who also turns off the sub channel Operation or whose unit does not have the sub channel feature MENU LA A a Press the MENU button twice th
3. 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 as a 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 or 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 perfo
4. Displays the current channel selection and other radio symbols PTT PUSH to TALK button Ear Mic Charge jack Press and hold to transmit PWR POWER Button Press and hold to turn CALL button the unit ON or OFF Press to send ringing tone to other PMR units MIC Microphone MENU Button Press to change UP DOWN Buttons and switch between Press to change other modes channels volume and to select settings during Speaker programming 44 Channel Number Changes from 1 to 40 as selected by the user isplays the Battery change level When the bars are reduced the battery needs recharging Tx D rx D oom D vox D sc D ow D uD pcs D ret D isplayed when transmitting a signal isplayed when receiving a signal isplayed when the Dual Watch function is turned ON isplayed when the VOX feature is enabled isplays when scanning is activated isplayed when the Key Lock feature is activated isplays the current Speaker volume level isplays when Digital code system is setting isplayed when the repeater function is activated a Displays when Stopwatch function is activated Operation Operation Turning the Unit ON OFF To Turn ON E a Press and hold the POWER button until the LCD screen turns ON and displays the current channel _ To switch OFF b Press and hold the POWER button until the LCD screen turns blank Changing Channels The PMR1200 has 40
5. Qiicom Operating Instructions PMR1200 40 Channel UHF 2 Way Citizen Band Radio en Table of contents Safety Information and Warnings cccceseeeeeees 4 Getting Started ata ciomarsapetawnne cuca peausnatanceansicnsuanananahenstancnts 8 Oricom PMR1200 instructions 12 UOINET AHON 3 azscussapasautusasutnociacstotudsiacsenstdesanetuaneettasiioess 13 UHF channels and frequencies ccccccccscseseeeeeees 22 Warranty information Australia cccseseseeeeees 24 Customer SUPPOMT sc ccssssecsssiscsceassscsiccsseatiaceaseateazeats 26 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
6. Warnings WARNING Radio Operation and EME Exposure Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage 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 Ad
7. annel 32 Turning on off Duplex on channels automatically transmit to the 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 Repeater Station Operation Setting the Repeater function a Press the Menu button 12 times RPT icon will be displayed and flashing on the LCD screen D Press the UP or DOWN button to set the Repeat function to On or Off c Press the PTT button to confirm your setting MENU Important e Speech transmissions are not allowed on channel 22 and 23 Receive only e CTCSS and Call ring tone calling should be disabled on channel 5 and 35 e f Call ring tone calling is provided it is only allowed to operate for a maximum of 3 seconds and it can only be possible to Operate once in any 60 second period Auxiliary Features Key Lock The Key Lock feature allows the user to disable the UP DOWN and MENU buttons so that the PMR1200 settings could not be changed accidentally a To activate the key Lock feature press and hold the MENU button until key lock icon appears on the LCD Screen b To deactivate the key
8. area where you drive and always obey them For Vehicles fitted with Air Bags Do not place your radio in the area over an 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
9. dio will be used in a noisy or windy environment A VOX headset is also available under part number KESP 300 0 This can be purchased from your re seller on online at WWW oricom com au Activating the Auto Channel Scan Channel scan perform searches for active signals in an endless loop MENU ZS KeA 6 or all 40 channels 38 CTCSS codes and all 83 DCS codes a Press the MENU button 5 times SC icon will display on LCD screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to begin scanning channels when an active signal is detected channel scan pauses on the active channel c Press the MENU button six times CTCSS flashes on the LCD screen press the UP or DOWN button to begin scanning the CTCSS from 1 38 d Press the MENU button seven times DCS flashes on the LCD screen Press the UP or DOWN button to begin scanning DCS code 1 83 e Press the PTT button to confirm your setting Operation Call alert Your radio can alert you to incoming signal by emitting an audible call tone Call Ring tone You can send a Call ring tone to other radio users to give an alert that you want to communicate with them Press the CALL button You will hear a ring tone for about two seconds TX icon appears on the LCD screen Any other units within the transmitting range and tuned to the same channel and sub channel if applicable will hear the Call ring tone Selecting a Call Ring tone Your PMR1200 i
10. dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Blasting Caps 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 Frequency 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
11. e current CTCSS sub channel number flashes on the LCD screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to select one of the 38 CTCSS sub channels c Press the PTT button to confirm the CTCSS sub channel setting SETTING THE DCS ADVANCED DIGITAL CODE Each channel also has 83 digital codes to let you set a group of users for more secured private communication MENU A A a Press the MENU button 3 times DCS code is blinking on the LCD screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired DCS code c Press the PTT button to confirm the DCS channel setting Transmitting and Receiving A The PMR1200 transmission is SIMPLEX one way at a time While you are speaking you can not receive a transmission The PMR1200 is an open license band Always identify yourself when transmitting on the same channel IMPORTANT Before transmitting on a UHF channel listen to ensure it is not already in use Operation 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 and the receiver LED will light up a Press and hold the PTT push to talk button to transmit Cj your voice TX icon will be displayed 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
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13. lex RX Simplex 476 825 476 650 Simplex 476 675 Simplex Calling channel 476 700 176725 376750 22 UHF channels and frequencies 476 775 476 800 co 476 875 Simplex Simplex 776825 15 16 17 20 476 900 21 476 950 476 975 477 000 477 025 ae 477 275 476 850 Simplex Simplex No Use 176 925 i D D D o Use implex implex DM NI NIM implex implex implex uplex TX Sim uplex TX Sim uplex TX Sim m NIM ep 4 Emergenc plex plex plex 477 060 177075 477 250 Duplex TX Simplex 477 300 Duplex TX Simplex 477 325 Duplex TX Simplex 477 350 Duplex TX Simplex 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 0 4 477 375 Simplex 477 400 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 communication 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 23 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
14. ministration People with pacemakers should e ALWAYS keep the radio more than 15cm from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON e 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 Pull the Belt Clip latch forward away from the unit While pulling the Belt Clip latch push up the Belt Clip as shown in Figure1 Installing the Belt Clip Slide the Belt clip into the slot as shown in Figure2 A click indicates the Belt clip is locked into position Installing the Batteries Figure 3 Figure 4 Belt Clip latch Figure 1 Figure 2 Caution Observe the proper battery polarity orientation when installi
15. ng batteries Incorrect positioning can damage both the batteries and the unit a Slide down the Battery Compartment Cover b Install the rechargeable batteries by following the orientation as shown in Figure 3 the arrow is showing and pointing upward c Replace the Battery Compartment Cover See Figure 4 Getting Started Important Read these Safety Warnings before you charge the batteries When placing the radio in the charger use only the power supplies listed in the user instructions supplied with the unit Don t try to recharge non rechargeable batteries Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely locked in place when you are charging the batteries Dispose of used batteries safely and in a way that will not harm the environment never try to burn them or put them anywhere they could get burnt or punctured Don t leave dead batteries in your radio They might leak if you do Charging the battery pack a Insert the small plug in the end of the mains adaptor into the Power in Connection Jack at the back of the desktop charger b Plug the mains adaptor into a 240V AC 50Hz main socket with the switch on the socket set to OFF c Switch ON the main socket The radio must be charged using the mains adaptor provided Using any other adaptor will invalidate any approvals amp warranty d Place the radio units in the charge cradle in an upright position and facing outward The Charge LED indicator
16. rmance 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 24 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 the 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
17. s equipped with 10 different types of Call Ring tones a Press the MENU button 8 times the C A icon will display and flash on the LCD Screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired Call ring tone A respective Call Ring tone sound will be Cj played when changing from one tone to another c Press the PTT button to confirm your setting MENU Setting the Roger Beep The Roger beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released This alerts the receiving party to inform you that you have intentionally ended the transmission and you are now in receive mode a Press the MENU button 9 times the ON icon will flash on the LCD Screen LA b Press the UP or DOWN button to select the Roger beep MENU a On Off c Press the PTT button to confirm your setting Operation Setting the Key Tone ON or OFF This feature allows your radio unit to emit a confirmation tone after pressing each button u a Press the MENU button 10 times the ON icon is 5 flashing on the LCD Screen amp b Press the UP or DOWN button to select Key tone On Off Cj c Press the PTT button to confirm your setting lt Setting the Dual Watch Mode Your radio is capable of monitoring two channels the current and another dual watch channel If the unit detects a signal on either channel it will stop and receive the signal u a Pres
18. s the MENU button 11 times DCM icon will be 5 displayed while OF flashes on the LCD Screen IEA b Press the UP or DOWN button to select the Dual Watch channel 1 40 except the current channel c Continue pressing the MENU button to change the CTCSS code d Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired CTCSS code 1 38 e Continue pressing the MENU button to change the DCS code f Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired DCS code 1 83 g Press the PTT button to confirm your setting Duplex operation via Repeaters This feature allows to use local repeater stations that are designed to automatically re transmit your broadcast over a large 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 Operation http www oricom com au support repeater or visit http www tropinet com uht repeaters For example if you wish to acce ss a repeater station in your area which operates on channel 2 you only need to set the Duplex access on this Channel So if you are in the range of a local repeater which transmits on channel 2 after setting your radi 0 to allow access of the repeater on that channel you will select channel 2 as normal but during transmit operation your radio wil repeater on ch
19. s will light up e It takes about 10 hours to fully recharge the batteries if the battery are completely run down New batteries take up to 14 hours to fully charge m Main socket Important Always turn off the radio units when charging This will shorten the charging time Getting Started f Charging the battery pack using adaptor Lift the charge socket cover located on the right side of the handset Insert the round connector of the 9 0V 2 Mic spk jack DC 200mA adaptor into the charge jack Al Plug the mains adaptor into a 240V AC 50Hz main socket with the switch on the socket set to OFF Then switch ON the main socket Battery meter The battery meter is located in the left corner of the LCD screen It appears like a battery with three bars inside These indicate the amount of power available When the battery level reaches it minimum level the unit will emit two beep tones and automatically it will power off Your PMR1200 can detect the battery charge in 4 levels fuk Battery charge at high level IF Battery charge at medium level T Battery charge at low level At this level the radio will emit C a beep sound for every 10 seconds in standby mode TIP At this stage you need to recharge the unit at once otherwise the battery will run down totally Battery charge at very low level When the battery level reaches its minimum level the unit will emit two beep tones and automatically
20. speak into the MIC microphone in a normal tone of voice c Release the PTT button when you have finished transmitting Monitor You can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals on the current channel a Press and hold the MENU and DOWN buttons at the same time Rx icon will be displayed on the LCD screen Your radio will pick up signals on the current channel including background noise b Press the MENU button to stop the channel monitoring MENU Setting the VOX Voice Activated Sensitivity In VOX mode the radio will transmit a signal only when it is activated by your voice or other sounds around you The unit will transmit further for 2 seconds even if you stop talking The level of VOX sensitivity is shown by a number on the LCD Screen At the highest level the units will pickup softer noise including background noise at the lowest level it will pick up only quite loud noise Operation o a Press the MENU button 4 times VOX icon will be displayed and OFF flashes on the LCD screen b Press the UP button to set the VOX sensitivity into maximum level the maximum level is 3 To deactivate the VOX function press the DOWN button until OF appears on the LCD Screen c Press the PTT button to confirm your setting VOX will steadily appear on the LCD Screen as along as the VOX feature is activated VOX operation is not recommended if the ra
21. 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 25 26 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 Asked 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 Please retain your purchase receipt and attach to the back page of this user guide Visit www oricom com au to register your product online Qiicom Australia Customer Support Oricom Internat
22. turn off the power Important You need to charge the unit for 10 14 hours CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Getting Started Battery life Your radio has a built in power saver to make the batteries last longer But when you are not using the units turn them OFF to conserve battery power For in vehicle charging the accessory kit SM5100 contains 2 car chargers and 2 shoulder speaker mics These can be purchased from your re seller or online at www oricom com au Transmitting range The talk range depends on the environment and terrain The radio can reach up to about 7km 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 structures 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 PMR1200 instructions Oricom PMR1200 2 Way CB Radio AIA CTCSS Code Changes from 1 to 38 as selected by the user tmp D Antenna Receiver LED lights up when you Are receiving signals LCD Screen
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