Oregon Scientific PMR446 User's Manual
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1. charging 8 Push to talk Confirms selection in Menu Mode PUSH TO TALK 9 Increase volume Select Channel CTCSS Call Tone Mic VOX level in Menu Mode 10 Decrease volume Select Channel CTCSS Call Tone Mic VOX level in Menu Mode 11 Press to turn the unit on or off P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 PAGE 4 152 WwW BACK VIEW NO DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 Battery door Remove to access battery compartment 2 Battery compartment Uses lithium 3 7V 720mAh rechargeable battery a Sends call tone to other users of the same frequency P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 PAGE 5 152 i Ww LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS DW AUI AH Hb SYMBOL FUNCTION n Channel number Select between 8 channels CTCSS code Adjust to minimize interference problems DW Dual Watch Monitor 2 channels simultaneously mmm Battery indicator Provides battery status during operation iy Call tone Page another user Keypad lock Locks keypad to prevent accidental button activation Q Auto scan Unit is scanning Channels or CTCSS t VOX Voice activation system P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 PAGE 6 152 SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS LLI Please observe the following safety precautions when setting up and using this product LCD panel The LCD panel is made of glass and may break if the unit is dropped or impacted Heat sources Keep the p2. or CTCSS code 3 Press to confirm and exit the menu Or press to confirm and go to the next Menu Option NOTE To communicate with other units that do not have CTCSS code capability switch your unit to the same channel and set the CTCSS code to 0 TIP Before trying to transmit on the selected channel press to check the activity on that channel If someone is already on the selected channel try another channel that is clear To change the basic channel in menu mode press or to move to the next higher or lower channel number P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 PAGE 12 152 zZ W 07 1 Ear e 5 To alert other radios set to the same channel as you that you want to communicate with them you can transmit a call tone to pre warn them To change the call tone 1 Press 3 times until the number starts flashing 2 Press and hold J to change the tone 3 Press to confirm and exit the menu Or press to confirm and go to the next Menu Option NOTE To page another unit press QO The selected call tone will be heard from your device and from the receiving party s unit at the same time VOX LEVEL VOICE DELAY TIME The Voice Activated Transmission VOX function allows your voice to activate transmission automatically when the transceiver is used with an optional hands free microphone headset If the unit is set to VOX level 1 2 or 3 it will automatically detect and transmit your voice through to the selecte
3. amage to your radio TURN THE UNIT ON OFF To turn the unit ON or OFF Press and hold until you hear a beep and the LCD display appears or disappears P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 PAGE 9 152 VOLUME To change the volume level Use or to increase or decrease volume RESET To reset the unit Remove the batteries for two minutes and insert them again TALK TO ANOTHER TRANSCEIVER For best transmission speak about 5 cm away from the radio and leave a short pause before speaking once you have pressed To talk to another transceiver 1 Press and hold to check if the channel is free 2 Press and hold and speak into the microphone to transmit When finished release the button The transceiver will automatically play received transmissions 3 Release once you have finished speaking to allow other radios to respond NOTE You can only communicate with another transceiver that is on the same channel and using the same CTCSS code as your transceiver PAGE ANOTHER TRANSCEIVER To page all transceivers tuned to the same channel Press e NOTE The call tone will be heard from your device and from the receiving party s unit at the same time P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 PAGE 10 152 E3 fl KEYPAD LOCK To avoid accidentally changing the channel and the unit s preferred settings you can lock the keypad To lock or unlock the keypad Press and hold for 1 5 seconds amp appears when the keypad
4. d channel The VOX level and transmission delay time should be adjusted according to your voice loudness and personal preference To set up a headset 1 Press and hold to switch the radio off 2 Plug in the headset 3 Press and hold to switch the radio back on again NOTE This product is only compatible with Oregon Scientific headsets please ask your local retailer for further information P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 PAGE 13 152 To change the VOX level 1 Press 4 times until the number starts flashing ud 2 Press and hold or to change the VOX level 3 Press to confirm and exit the menu Or press to confirm and go to the next Menu Option LCD SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 0 VOX disabled 3 Low sensitivity only audibly loud voices are transmitted useful for noisy environments 2 Normal sensitivity ideal setting for voice activated transmission 1 High sensitivity detects and transmits all sounds including background noise Once the VOX level is activated you can set a delay time which keeps the unit transmitting for 1 to 5 seconds after you have finished speaking level 1 1 second and level 5 5 seconds To set the delay time 1 Press 5 times until the number starts flashing 2 Follow steps 2 3 above ROGER BEEP With Roger Beep the receiving party hears a beep tone when a message has been transmitted This avoids situations where messages are interrupted during transmis
5. d be placed near the apparatus To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose this application to rain or moisture GETTING STARTED To insert the batteries 1 Slide the battery door open 2 Insert the lithium battery into the battery compartment making sure the polarities and match 3 Slide the back cover and clip into place Won e WARNING There is a danger in which incorrectly placing the battery can cause an explosion Always make sure the radio is switched off before installing or changing the battery Replace only with the same or equipment type Use ONLY with lithium 3 7V 720mAH rechargeable battery Contact your local retailer for more information HIDE NOTE L will flash to indicate low battery power P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 SPAGE 8 152 To charge the battery using the AC adapter WwW Charge the battery for 12 hours on the first charge After that it should take 3 or less hours to charge The LCD backlight will be turned on when charging The LED indicator will be turned on when battery is full NOTE 1 To maintain the battery life of your two way transceiver it is recommended that you only charge the battery when needed Overcharging the battery will reduce performance 2 For best results ensure that the unit is turned off before charging 3 Remove batteries before storing your radio for extended periods Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent d
6. ecting the Oregon Scientific TP391as your product of choice This productis a portable easy to use two way radio transceiver that you can use to contact your family and friends at shopping malls amusement parks sports events beaches forests and so on You can also use it as a vital communications tool in a neighborhood watch The transceiver has 8 channels and 38 CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System codes If someone else is using the same channel as you you can select another channel or use the CTCSS feature Talk with another person if you are both tuned to the same channel and or CTCSS code Please note that the use of this item is subject to applicable regulations of the country where used KEY FEATURES 8 6 2 vA 1 Push to Talk a B E 9 1g 3 8 10 3 11 4 9999998 eoe09909 95502900920 E Soa g P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 PAGE 3 152 NO DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 0 Antenna Receives and transmits signals 1 LED indicator Lights up red when transmitting a signal 2 Auto scans for available channel Monitors current channel for activity 3 Scrolls through menu options Locks and unlocks the keypad Speaker Generates audible sound Connection Slot pins into a desktop charger docking pins station docking station not included 6 Microphone Picks up voice sounds 7 Headset jack Allows use of headset for hands free charger jack communication or use of AC adapter for
7. er Service 0C 13130 COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED All EU countries Switzerland EA and Norway aD P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 PAGE 18 152
8. is locked NOTE While the keypad is on you can still use the and A keys MENU OPTIONS To access the Menu Options and change settings 1 Press mms The transceiver will then toggle between the following configurable settings SYMBOL SETTING DESCRIPTION 1n Channel Selects channel for transmission Lu big di CTCSS Selects a CTCSS code for the current small channel N Call tone Selects 1 of 10 call tones VOX Enables disables voice activated x transmission 0 3 selects transmission delay time 1 5 DW Dual Watch Monitors 2 channels simultaneously 2 Use and to select settings P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 IPAGE 11 152 3 Press to confirm and move to the next setting or press to confirm the changes and exit the Menu Options Settings will automatically be confirmed after 5 seconds if no key is pressed SELECT A CHANNEL OR CTCSS The transmitter and receiver must be on the same channel using the same CTCSS code in order for you to communicate with another party This feature allows you to utilize a less often used range of CTCSS codes within a main channel to avoid congestion on the main channel and filter out unwanted noise and static There are 38 CTCSS codes for each main channel To select between 8 channels or 38 CTCSS codes 1 Press once for channel or twice for CTCSS code until the corresponding channel CTCSS number starts flashing 2 Press and hold J or g to change the channel
9. o scanning NOTE If you activate a scan while your code is set to 0 the radio will check for any activity on each channel regardless of the code used on that channel If you activate a scan while the code is between 1 and 38 the radio will only check for activity on the specific channel and code combinations set on your radio RESET To reset to the default settings remove the batteries and power adapter and leave for several minutes TROUBLESHOOTING See below for some common problems and their remedies DO NOT attempt any repairs yourself This will invalidate your warranty PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Can t turn the radio on Check the battery is correctly installed and has been fully charged Can t communicate Check the channel and CTCSS code with other radios No information is displayed on the Reset by removing the batteries and power adapter for several minutes This will return LCD display the unit to the default settings VOX function is not Check the headset is correctly plugged in and working is compatible with the TP391 radio P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 PAGE 16 152 W SPECIFICATIONS Operation frequency Channels CTCSS Codes Modulation type Microphone Power supply Sensitivity Noise squelch VOX levels Call tones Audio output power Audio distortion RX signal to noise ratio TX RF output power Dimensions H x W x D Weight without batteries P N 086L004722 016 446 00625
10. recon SCIENT Pair of PMR446 Two Way Personal Radios Model TP391 USER MANUAL MANUALE D USO MANUEL DE L UTILISATEUR BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUAL DE USUARIO MANUAL DO USUARIO HANDLEIDING BRUKSANVISNING P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 PAGE 1 152 PAIR OF PMR446 TWO WAY PERSONAL RADIOS MODEL TP391 USER MANUAL WMERODU CHI ON mec 1 Key F atures wviscesicccccccceciccetececenetccsntcccasserenttcnenstceesevecevsicessticectencentecuenatere 1 las 1 Bak VIEW iane A E D M tA iad 3 LCD display symbols 4 Safety and Care Instructions 5 Safety precautions 25 Caring for this produc eret tette ttt t E rera pna 5 CAUTION E 5 Talk to another transceiver 8 Page another transceiver 8 Keypad lock 9 ROT Iiic 9 Selecta channellor CT CSS arteries esiste ei de deg 10 e Eo tac 11 VOX level voice delay timo neret ennt ute paces 11 Roger beep 512 Dual watch DW Scan for a Channel CTCSS 13 CIIM UE 14 Troubleshooting erect nerunt neun rana 14 Specifications About Oregon Scientific eeeeeaceecesiceee nies ee cetera canens 16 EU Declaration of conformity eese 16 P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 PAGE 2 152 INTRODUCTION Thank you for sel
11. roduct away from heat sources such as radiators stoves heaters and other heat generating products Water and moisture Do not use the product in or near water or in high moisture areas such as a bathroom CARING FOR THIS PRODUCT To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product please observe the following guidelines Cleaning Use a damp cloth Do not use liquid cleaning agents benzene thinner or aerosols Repair Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the circuitry by yourself Contact the retailer or a qualified repairman if the product requires servicing Only use replacement parts that are recommended by the manufacturer Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this may cause damage CAUTION To avoid risk of fire or injury do not attempt to charge non rechargeable batteries Please turn off the unit while charging Replace only batteries with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Please dispose of old defective batteries in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with the relevant legislation See additional battery warnings in the Power section of the user manual P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 IPAGE 7 152 such waste separately for special treatment is necessary io Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste Collection of No naked flames such as lighted candles shoul
12. sion To disable enable Roger Beep Press and hold A then press to turn ON the unit P N 086L004722 016 REV 1 PAGE 14 152 DUAL WATCH DW The Dual Watch feature allows you to monitor more than one channel simultaneously To set Dual Watch 1 Press 6 times until DW appears and the channel number starts flashing 2 Press and hold or to select a watch channel 1 8 3 Press to confirm and exit the menu Or press to confirm and go to the next Menu Option Once set the display will toggle between 2 open channels and the unit will be able to receive transmissions from the 2 channels your existing channel and the channel set in DW To disable Dual Watch Follow steps 2 3 above and select 0 for step 2 SCAN FOR A CHANNEL CTCSS There are 2 scenarios when scanning for a channel CTCSS is necessary 1 If you have a CTCSS code set and want to make sure that the channel is not busy 2 If you are in a fringe area and the radio is cutting in and out To auto scan for a channel CTCSS 1 Press and hold A The unit will go to monitor mode 2 Press and release el the unit will start enter scan mode 3 Once an active channel is found the unit will stop scanning Press PUSHTOTALK J to communicate with other radios on that channel or to resume scanning P N 086L004722 016 REV PAGE 15 152 To stop auto scan Press The unit will revert back to the original channel that was set prior t
13. to 446 09375 MHz 8 38 standard codes FM Internal external condenser type 3 7V 720mAH Li ion battery lt 119 dBm Auto 3 10 125mW lt 5 gt 43dB 500 mW 4 5VDC 120 x 42 x 20 mm 4 7 x 1 7 x 0 8 in 70 grams 2 5 oz 1 REV 1 PAGE 17 152 Visit our website www oregonscientific com to learn more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras MP3 players children s electronic learning products and games projection clocks health and fitness gear weather stations and digital and conference phones The website also includes contact information for our Customer Care department in case you need to reach us as well as frequently asked questions and customer downloads ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC E We hope you will find all the information you need on our website However if you are in the US and would like to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care department directly please visit http www2 oregonscientific com service default asp OR call 1 800 853 8883 For international inquiries please visit www2 oregonscientific com about international asp EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby Oregon Scientific declares that the Pair of PMR446 Two Way Personal Radios model TP391 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is available on request via our Oregon Scientific Custom
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