Binatone Latitude 150
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1. for detailed frequency listing 3 7 2 TX Power High Low setting This feature permits the selection of the transmitting power level to high or low At Power High the PMR will transmit at maximum power and at a longer transmission range a Press the CL Menu button twice b Press the A UP or W DOWN button to select High or Low The LCD Screen will display L when the low power is selected At low power mode the PMR will transmit at reduced transmitting range but could extend the battery life c Press the TALK button again to confirm your selected power level 3 7 3 Monitor You can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals on the current channel a Press the O Menu button 3 times The PMR will enter the Monitor mode and hear everything on the current channel Press the I Menu button again to turn off the Monitor operation and return to standby mode O00 i 4 Auxiliary Features 4 1 Power Saving Your PMR unit has special circuitry designed to extend the life of your battery When the unit is not used for 6 seconds it will automatically switch into a low power mode The Power Saving feature does not affect the PMR s ability to receive transmissions When a signal is detected it automatically returns to full power mode 4 2 Low Battery Indicator The PMR can detect when the battery charge level gets low An alert tone will be heard and the RED LED indicator will flash once every 15 se2. Latitude150 Private mobile radio Binatone RED LED Indicator lighting Antenna MENU O Power Button Menv Press to program the PMR settings Power Press and hold to turn the PMR unit ON or OFF LCD Screen Displays the current channel selection and other radio symbols A UP W DOWN buttons Press to change channels volume and to select settings during programming TALK PUSH to TALK button Press and hold to transmit Mic Microphone SCAN button Press and hold to scan for an active channel CALL button Press to send a ringing tone to other PMR units Speaker 1 LCD Screen me TX Channel Number Changes 6 6 from 1 to 8 as selected by the om L user f RX ae oD _ Displays the Speaker volume level TX Displayed when transmitting a signal RX Displayed when receiving a signal L Displayed when the Power Low is activated 2 Fitting the batteries Your Latitude 150 includes a rechargeable battery pack for each handset Insert your fingernail behind the tab To remove the belt clip It s easier to fit the battery pack 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 Lift the belt clip off To fit the batteries 1 Open the locking latch and slide off the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the rechargeable battery pack as shown Make sure the U
3. P arrow is showing and pointing towards the top of the handset 3 Replace the cover and Sd close the latch To replace the belt clip Slide the belt clip down into the slot until it clicks into place Important read these safety warnings before you charge the batteries m When placing the handset in the charger use only the rechargeable battery pack supplied with the Latitude 150 m Don t try to fit or recharge non rechargeable batteries m Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely locked in place when you re charging the batteries m 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 When you re not going to use your Latitude 150 for a few weeks take the battery pack out so it doesn t leak corrosive substances m When the battery charge level gets low an alert tone will be heard and the RDD LED indicator will flash once every 15 seconds When this happens recharge the batteries m Don t leave dead batteries in your handset they might leak if you do 2 1 Charging the batteries If you prefer to wall mount the charger use the template supplied Connect the mains power lead to the charger Plug the mains adapter into a 230 V AC 50 Hz mains socket with the switch on the socket set to OFF Then switch on at the mains socket The Latitude 150mu
4. andards your local recycling centre for safe treatment e EN 60065 2002 ETSI EN 300 296 2 2001 et Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household waste EN 301489 2002 This equipment should be taken to n Binatone Telecom plc operates a policy of continuous product improvement and so reserves the right to make changes to the product and functions without prior notice Range Up to 3 Kms 8 Cleaning and Care To clean your PMR use a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use cleaners or solvent which may cause damage that may not be covered by guarantee Binatone Help Line 0845 345 9677 Binatone Help Line 0845 345 9677 Binatone Help Line 0845 345 9677 DI Ver1 Mar 07
5. annel scan performs a search for active signals in a continuous loop from channels 1 to 8 This allows you to find other radios without having to manually change to each channel To activate this feature a Press and hold down the SCAN button The channel number on the LCD screen changes rapidly until an active signal is detected b When an active signal one of the 8 channels is detected the channel scan pauses on the active channel until the active signal stops c If you press the TALK button while the scan is paused on an active channel the unit will communicate through the active signal channel and the channel scan will be 5 deactivated OR press the A UP button to continue the channel scanning d If no action is taken before the detected signal stops then the scan will continue e Press and hold the SCAN button to stop the channel scanning operation The unit will return to the channel set before the scan was started 3 7 The Menu Functions 3 7 1 Changing Channels The PMR has 8 available channels To change channel a Press the 0 Menu button once the Channel icon 8 will start blinking on the LCD Screen b While the Channel icon is blinking press the A UP or wW DOWN button to select the desired channel The channel changes from 1 to 8 or from 8 to 1 c Press the TALK button again to confirm your selected channel Note e Refer to the Channel Table section of this Owner s Manual
6. conds When this happens replace the batteries Important For regular batteries replace only with AAA LRO3 or equivalent type For rechargeable batteries replace only with the same type and make of rechargeable batteries 5 Effective Range The Transmission range of the product is dependent on the environment terrain where it is being used the following diagram attempts to guide the user on the sort of performance to expect for everyday use Signal Strenght Optimum open area 1 Medium ground based obstruction 2 Heavily built up area 3 Range Slope O Range Km 3 e p Range Check The Transmission range will be affected as shown in the above diagram The transmitting range typical values for different environment conditions will be 1 3 km 2 1 5 km 3 750m It should be remembered that these are only guide values as actual achieved distances will be dependent on the environment and terrain 6 Specifications Channels Available 8 Channels Output Power TX 0 5W Channel Frequency Table asorr 6 meosers 7 meos 7 pa mson e meoo 7 Safety A CAUTION Damaged Antenna Do not use any PMR that has a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes in contact with the skin a minor burn may result Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and or bodily injury such as burns if conductive material such as jewelry keys or beaded chains touch exposed terminals The mater
7. ease the receiver volume level is weak The receiving signal may be weak and or out of range Cannot change e To change channels press the OO Menu button once then press channels the A UP or W DOWN buttons to change the current channel e Batteries may be weak Range is limited Batteries may be weak e Replace with new batteries if the battery charge level is low The RED LED indicator is flashing once in every 15 seconds e The maximum range will vary depending on terrain and environment and depending on the TX power high low setting e Open fields provide the maximum range while steel concrete structures heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles may limit the range significantly e Wearing the radio close to the body such as in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range change the location of the radio Sound distortion If you are transmitting speak in a normal tone of voice 5 cm problems away from the Mic microphone e If you are receiving lower the volume to a comfortable level e Radios too close Radios must be at least 1 5 meters apart increase your distance e Radios too far apart Obstacles interfere with transmission Tak range is up to 3 Km in clear unobstructed conditions Declaration of Conformity The Binatone Latitude150 complies with the essential requirements e R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC e Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC And conforms to the following relevant st
8. ial 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 A WARNING For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place your PMR in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Air bags inflate with great force If a PMR is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates the PMR may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your PMR OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless it is a type especially qualified for such use for example Factory Mutual Approved Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in injury or even death Batteries Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn your PMR 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 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
9. st be used with the mainsadapter supplied Using any other adapter will result in non compliance with EN60065 and will invalidate any approval given to this apparatus Place the handsets in the charging cradles The charge light comes on when when a handset is in the charging cradle Sii s U iII lY Sas Battery Meter If the PMR can detect when the battery charge level gets low An alert tone will be heard and the RED LED indicator will flash once every 15 seconds When this happens will be put on the handset to charge pod and check the charge LED light 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 life The PMR units have a built in Power Saver PS for maximum battery life but when not in use turn the unit OFF to conserve battery power Remove the batteries if the units will not be used for a long period of time 3 Operation 3 1 Turning the Unit ON OFF To Turn ON 0 a Press and hold the Power button A special beep j sound will be heard and the LCD Screen will display the current channel To switch OFF wf b Press and hold the Power button A special beep sound will be heard and the LCD Screen will turn blank 3 2 Adjusting the Speaker volume There are 8 volume levels To adjust the speaker volume press the A UP button to increase or press the W DOWN but
10. ton to decrease The LCD Screen will show the digital speaker volume level during adjustment 3 3 Receiving a Call The unit is continuously in Receive mode when the unit is turned ON and not transmitting When a signal is received on the current channel the receive signal icon RX will be displayed on the LCD Screen 3 4 Transmitting sending a Press and hold the TALK Push to Talk button to transmit your voice The transmit signal icon TX will display on the LCD Screen and the RED LED indicator will light b Hold the unit in a vertical position with the Mic Microphone 5 cm away from the mouth While holding the TALK button speak into the mic microphone in a normal tone of voice c Release the TALK button when you have finished transmitting Important e n 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 e When the TALK and or CALL buttons are continuously pressed your PMR cannot receive any transmissions 3 5 Calling Paging Tone You can use the CALL button to send a tone to other users on the same channel To activate this feature O 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 Binatone Help Line 0845 345 9677 3 6 Channel Scan Ch
11. 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 9 Guarantee and service This productis guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 1 Year This does not cover the product where the fault is due to misuse abuse use in contravention of the instructions or where the product has been the subject of unauthorised modifications or alterations or has been the subject of commercial use In the event of a problem with the product within the guarantee period please return it to your nearest Argos Store If the item is shown to have had an inherent defect present at the time of sale the store will provide you with a replacement Your statutory rights remain unaffected Guarantor Argos Ltd 489 499 Avebury Boulevard Central Milton Keynes MK9 2NW This equipment is intended for use in Causa V Fiaa Fane lt Spain lt Liechtenstein x7 Sweden Bulgaria vV Germany v Luxemburg V Switzerland Fcypus Hungary v noway PUK F czech v ieina Poland Romania v Demma wf tend fy Porat v Ema v tay v Serena v Y Countries of use 10 Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Solution i O No power e Check the batteries are installed properly e The batteries may be weak e Replace the old batteries with new ones Reception e Press the UP button to incr
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