Memorex MK1996 User's Manual
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1. MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM ee Memorex Is it live or is it Memorex MK1996 User s Guide 22 Channel GMRS Radio Memorex o o 6 O o o O o o 0 O o So o o o o O o o Before operating this product please read these instructions completely MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM mh Thank you for purchasing this Memorex product The serial number of your unit can be found on a label on the back of the cabinet We suggest that you record the serial number in the space provided below in case this information is ever needed at a future date PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX Model Number MK1996 Serial Number SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ATTENTION This radio complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only FCC WARNINGS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference Safety Training Information Your FM handheld transceiver generates RF electromagnetic energy during Transmit mode This radio is designed for and classified as Controlled Exposure Occupation Environment meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards This radio is NOT intended for use by the General population uncontrolle2. channel number will blink Within eight seconds press the CHANNEL VOLUME Up 8 or Down 9 button to raise lower the main channel number Press the PTT button 9 or wait eight seconds to confirm and exit SELECTING ONE OF THE 38 CTCSS SUB CHANNEL CODES This feature allows you to utilize the codes squelch tones 00 38 within one of the 22 main channels This enables you to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same sub channel and filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded tone code Select as follows Memorex CTCSS code will blink Press the CHANNEL VOLUME Up or Down 6 button to raise lower the CTCSS code To choose no CTCSS code select oF Press the PTT button or wait eight seconds to confirm and exit MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM tem OPERATION CONTINUED SETTING THE TRANSMIT POWER Set the transmit power to Hi 1 8W TX power or Low 500mW TX power as follows o o o P s Memorex Press the FUNC button three times P will appear and H or L will blink Within eight seconds press the CHANNEL VOLUME Up 8 or Down 9 button to select H High or L Low Press the PTT button or wait eight seconds to confirm and exit NOTE If the battery is low the TX power will be automatically switched to LO On FRS frequencies 8 14CH the power goes to 0 5W automatical
3. Sebel 12 5KHZ Sub Tone Code CTCSS 38 for each main channel Dimensions w o Antenna 103 5mm H x 62mm W x 33mm D Standard Batteries Alkaline 1200mA AAA 4 6V DC Rechargeable Batteries Ni MH AAA 4 4 8V DC Operation Time 5 5 90 eese 20 Hours 2 Receiver Useable Sensitivity cce 2 119 dBm Maximum Audio Output Power gt 0 3 Watt Max 8 Ohm Modulation Distortion ssssssssss lt 10 1KHz 3 Transceiver RE Output Power 1 8W at Hi 0 5W at Low Max DGVIAlWONM s o soprano E 2 5KHZ Modular Distortion lt 5 1KHz 70 Specifications subject to change without notice FOR ADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW MEMOREXELECTRONICS COM OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 919 3647 PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES CONTACT FOX INTERNATIONAL AT 1 800 321 6993 15 4 MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM tcr Memoorp Inc Weston FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www memorexelectronics com 4
4. 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX SAFETY INFORMATION Do NOT hold the unit in such a manner that the antenna is next to or touching exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting Do NOT allow children to operate transmitter equipped radio equipment Do NOT operate the unit near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere unless it is especially designed and qualified for such use Do NOT press and hold the PTT button when not actually transmitting Do NOT tamper with the internal radio adjustments Damage to the equipment and or improper operation may result There are no user serviceable parts inside It is recommended that you return the unit to a qualified Memorex radio communications dealer for any service or parts Do NOT carry the unit by the antenna Avoid extremes in exposure to heat and cold This unit is splash resistant to water Do not submerge in water Do NOT expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight nor should the transceiver be placed close to heating appliances Do NOT place the transceiver in excessively dusty areas humid areas wet areas or on unstable surfaces MAINTENANCE This unit is designed to be maintenance free but can be kept in good working condition by following these few recommendations Clean all external surfaces with a clean cloth dampened i
5. G STANDARD BATTERIES When battery power is full will not be displayed When battery power is low will appear in the display When battery power is almost empty will blink in the display When the Battery Status indicator is empty it is time to replace your batteries as follows Slide the battery compartment out and then lift off to remove Insert four 4 AAA size batteries not included following the polarity diagram Put the battery compart ment cover back into place INSTALLING AND CHARGING THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK When the Battery Status indicator is empty it is time to replace your batteries or recharge the battery pack IMPORTANT Do not attempt to charge AAA Alkaline batteries only use the 4 AAA Ni MH rechargeable battery pack included and the adaptor included Slide the battery compartment out and then lift off to remove as described in figure 1 above Insert the battery pack included following the polarity diagram Put the battery compartment cover back into place To charge insert the adaptor s plug into the SPK MIC CHG jack while the unit is off the LED on the adapter will light MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM tem OPERATION TURNING THE UNIT ON OFF ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Memorex Press and hold the POWER button for over one second a confirmation tone will sound Pre
6. X will blink Within eight seconds press the CHANNEL VOLUME Up 8 or Down 9 button to set the sensitivity level 3 is most sensitive and 1 is least sensitive To disable select oF Press the PTT button 9 or wait eight seconds to confirm and exit SETTING THE ROGER BEEP This feature will give a tone signal to other parties when finished transmitting when the PTT button is released Turn this feature On or Off as follows Memorex will appear and the Roger Beep indicator and on or oF will blink Within eight seconds press the CHANNEL VOLUME Up 8 or Down 9 button to turn the Roger Beep on on or off oF Press the PTT button or wait eight seconds to confirm and exit MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM resect OPERATION CONTINUED SETTING THE CALL TONES This unit will provide three user selectable call ringer signals to alert you of an incoming signal Set the call tone as follows m Memorex C will appear and the call tone number will blink Within eight seconds press the CHANNEL VOLUME Up 8 or Down e button to set the call tone 1 to 3 the selected call tone will sound Press the PTT button 9 or wait eight seconds to confirm and exit SCANNING CHANNELS This feature will allow you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals While scanning you can transmit and receive Wh
7. d environment This radio complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for a controlled environment This radio should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of one inch 2 5 centimeters between the radio and your body Therefore to ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use always follow below information Do not operate the radio without a proper antenna as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF radiation exposure limits A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio Do not transmit for more than 50 of the total radio use time 50 duty cycle Transmitting for more than 50 of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded Always use memcorp supplied antennas batteries belt clips speaker mic etc Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF compliance requirements to be exceeded Always keep the antenna at least one inch 2 5 centimeters away from the body when transmitting and only use the belt clip when attaching the radio to your belt etc to ensure that FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded 1 4 MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM s SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTINUED IMPORTANT PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST
8. en a signal is received scan is interrupted and you will hear the channel for five seconds After five seconds the unit will resume scanning unless the SCAN button is pressed again as follows To start Scan mode press and release the SCAN button SCAN will appear in the display and the unit will scan through the 22 main channels When an active channel is found it will be heard for five seconds and then scanning will resume To exit the Scan mode press the SCAN 9 or FUNC 8 button SCAN will disappear from the display 10 MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM eel OPERATION CONTINUED CALLING ANOTHER PARTY To alert another party that you wish to communicate with them perform the following Press the FUNC button then select a desired channel using the CHANNEL VOLUME Up 6 or Down e buttons Press the FUNC button 9 again to confirm the channel Press the CALL button once and wait for the party s response NOTES Note that both the calling and receiving units must be on the same main channel and sub channel for the call function to work When the CALL button is pressed the Signal Strength indicators will appear in the display MONITORING THE CHANNEL This feature is used for listening to weak signals or to hear all activities on the channel by manually overriding the channel sub tone code setting as follows To activate press and h
9. he batteries are low the unit may not work properly Please recharge battery pack or replace batteries in this case Auto Power Saver This unit has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life If there are no transmissions within 15 seconds the unit will automatically switch to Battery Save mode NOTE The Auto Battery Save Circuit does not affect the unit s ability to receive incoming transmissions 13 MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM tei SPECIFICATIONS MAIN CHANNEL FREQUENCIES MHz CHANNEL CH FREQ MHz CHANNEL CH FREQ MHz 1 462 5625 12 467 6625 2 462 5875 13 467 6875 3 462 6125 14 467 7125 4 462 6375 15 462 5500 5 462 6625 16 462 5750 6 462 6875 17 462 6000 7 462 7125 18 462 6250 8 467 5625 19 462 6500 9 467 5875 20 462 6750 10 467 6125 21 462 7000 11 467 6375 22 462 7250 CTCSS Continuous Tone Code Squelch System Tone Frequencies Hz CTCSS CH FREQ Hz CTCSS CH FREQ Hz 1 67 0 21 136 5 2 71 9 22 141 3 3 74 4 23 146 2 4 77 0 24 151 4 5 79 7 25 156 7 6 82 5 26 162 2 7 85 4 27 167 9 8 88 5 28 173 8 9 91 5 29 179 9 10 94 8 30 186 2 11 97 4 31 192 8 12 100 0 32 203 5 13 103 5 33 210 7 14 107 2 34 218 1 15 110 9 35 225 7 16 114 8 36 233 6 17 118 8 37 241 8 18 123 0 38 250 3 19 1273 20 131 8 14 MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM tee SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED 1 General Specifications Frequency Range 22CH GMRS 462 5500 462 7250 467 5625 467 7125 Channel Spacing 5 tn od
10. ly FCC requires that the transmitting power for FRS channel 8 14CH must be less than 0 5W SETTING THE DW DUAL WATCH This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time While in the Dual Watch mode the unit will continuously monitor both the primary and dual watch channel Received signals will be heard for five seconds then the unit will resume scanning the two channels Pressing the PTT button during a received transmission will set the unit to transmit on the same channel Pressing the PTT button when no signal is received will set the unit to transmit on the primary channel Set as follows pm Memorex DW will appear and d and oF or a number will blink CHANNEL VOLUME Up 9 or Down 9 button to select the desired channel Select d and oF for cancelling or turning off the Dual Watch function Press the PTT button or wait eight seconds to confirm and exit TO CANCEL THE DUAL WATCH To cancel simply press the SCAN or FUNC button 8 4 MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM e OPERATION CONTINUED SETTING THE VOX VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION SENSITIVITY This feature will enable you to have hands free conversation Your voice or nearby sounds are detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button Set the sensitivity as follows Memorex os U will appear and the sensitivity level and VO
11. n a mild solution of dishwasher detergent diluted in water Apply the solution sparingly to avoid any moisture leaking into the cracks Dry the surface thoroughly with a soft lint free cloth Do NOT use solvents or spirits for cleaning they may permanently damage the unit Clean the battery jack contacts with a lint free cloth to remove dirt WARNING Do not operate this unit unless you are licensed to do so 4 MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM er LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 SPK Speaker MIC 8 Antenna Microphone CHG 9 Power Button Fohlen Jack 10 SCAN Button 2 PTT Push To Talk Button 11 CHANNEL VOLUME 3 Display Up Down Buttons 4 MON Monitor Button 12 Battery Compartment 5 FUNC Function Button Rear of Unit 6 CALL Button 13 Speaker 7 Built in Microphone 4 MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM ten LOCATION OF CONTROLS CONTINUED DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 Battery Status Indicator 10 SCAN Indicator DW Dual Watch Indicator 11 Main Channel Number 11 10 9 8 1 Signal Strength Indicators 7 LO Indicator 2 Monitor Indicator 8 VOX Indicator 3 Roger Beep Indicator 9 CTCSS Sub Channel 4 Key Lock Indicator Number 5 6 INSTALLATION TO USE THE BELT CLIP TO INSERT slide the Belt Clip TO REMOVE push in on the tab then downward until it snaps in place slide the Belt Clip out 4 INSTALLATION CONTINUED INSTALLIN
12. old the Monitor button for two seconds the Monitor indicator will appear To disable and return to normal operation press the Monitor button again for two seconds the Monitor indicator will disappear MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM agy OPERATION CONTINUED BACKLIGHT To turn on the backlight press and release the Monitor button the backlight will come on for five seconds To turn off the backlight press and release the Monitor button the backlight will turn off USING THE KEY LOCK This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings of the unit The key lock feature will temporarily disable the CHANNEL VOLUME SCAN and FUNC buttons Activate deactivate Key Lock as follows To activate press and hold the SCAN button for two seconds the Key Lock indicator will appear in the display and the Key Lock feature will be activated To deactivate press and hold the SCAN button for two seconds the Key Lock indicator will disappear in the display and the Key Lock feature will be deactivated 12 MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM ted OPERATION CONTINUED Low Battery Indicator When the batteries are low and need to be replaced or recharged the Battery icon will blink and audible beep tones will sound If using standard batteries replace them If using rechargeable batteries recharge them NOTE When t
13. ss and hold the POWER button again for over two seconds to turn the power off Press the CHANNEL VOLUME Up or Down 6 button to raise lower the volume The number on the display will indicate the volume level If necessary press and hold the Monitor button for two seconds so sound will be heard through the speaker TALKING TO ANOTHER PARTY TRANSMITTING To send your outgoing messages and to communicate with another party see the following Memorex o o MEMOFEX Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the built in microphone or the extemal microphone if connected When the PTT button is pressed the Signal Strength indicators will light to indicate the signal strength and the speaker will be muted When the PTT button is released you can now listen to incoming messages LISTENING TO TRANSMISSIONS When the unit is on it will automatically broadcast the incoming signal when a strong incoming signal is received on the selected channel NOTE When transmitting hold the unit in a vertical position with the microphone one to two inches 2 5 to 5 cm away from your mouth Keep the antenna at least one inch 2 5cm from your head and body 6 4 MK1996 0M QXD 5 19 03 12 03 PM enm OPERATION CONTINUED SELECTING ONE OF THE 22 MAIN CHANNELS Select one of the 22 main channels as follows Memorex Press the FUNC butto
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