Binatone Latitude 250 User manual

Power charge socket ( )
& Headset socket ( )
- micro-USB socket for
charging installed batteries
- 2.5mm headset socket
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USER GUIDE
Latitude 250
Antenna
PTT(push to talk)
button
-press and hold
to transmit.
Power ( ) button
-press and hold to
turn the PMR
unit ON or OFF.
MENU ( ) button
-press to program
the PMR settings.
LCD screen
-Displays the current
Channel selection and
other radio symbols.
MIC(microphone)
Speaker
UP( ) / DOWN( ) buttons
-press to change
channels, volume, and
to select settings
during programming.
CALL ( )button
-press to send a ringing
tone to other PMR units.
1. LCD Screen Channel Number. Changes from 1 to
8 as selected by the user.
Indicates battery charge level
FM
Displays when Scan function is activated
Displays with frequency when the FM radio is activated
Displays whenKey Lock function is activated
Displays when transmitting a signal.
Displays when receiving a signal.
Indicates the speaker volume level
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Sat from 8.30am to 2.00pm
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2. Installation
a. Pull the belt clip latch
away from the PMR.
2.1 Removing the Belt clip
b. While pulling the belt
clip latch, push up
the belt clip as
shown in Fig. 1.
a. Slide the belt clip into
the slot as shown
in Fig. 2.
b. A “click” indicates the
belt clip is locked into
its position.
a. Unclip the battery compartment cover.
b. Insert the 3xAAA batteries. Position the batteries
according to the polarity marking
in the battery compartment. See Fig.3
c. Replace the battery cover. See Fig. 4.
2.2 Installing the Belt clip
2.3 Installing the Batteries
Notes:
·
·
Use only same type and make of batteries on the PMR units.
·
The PMR units have a built-in Power Saver (PS) for maximum
battery life, but when not in use, turn the units OFF to save
battery power.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Remove the batteries if the units will not be used for a long period
of time.
Figure 3 Figure 4
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3. Operation
Insert the USB connector (5.0V DC/400mA)
mains adaptor into the power-in
micro-USB socket in the side of
the Radio unit. Plug the mains
USB adaptor into a suitable mains
socket with the switch on the socket
to Off, and then turn it On.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Use only AAA size Ni-MH, 1.2V, 600mAh rechargeable batteries.
Battery meter
2.4 Charging the batteries using Adapter
CAUTION!
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The Latitude 250 must be charged using the mains USB adaptor
provided. Using any other USB adaptor will result in any non-compliance
with EN60950-1 and will invalidate the approvals and warranty.
Note:
Important: Always turn Off
the PMR units when
charging. This will shorten
the charging time.
Main socket
It takes about 10 hours to fully recharge the batteries if they
completely run down. New batteries take up to 14 hours to fully charge.
Do not mix battery types when using the PMR unit.
The PMR unit has a built-in power saver (PS) for maximum battery
life, but when not in use, turn the units Off to save the battery power.
Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a long period of time.
Dispose of used batteries safely at a recycling centre. NEVER put
them anywhere they could get burnt or punctured.
The battery icon is located in the left corner of the LCD panel. This battery icon indicates
the battery level, and when it reaches its minimum level, the handset will emit two beep
tones and then it will automatically turn Off the power.
Battery life
The PMR has a built in power saver feature to make the batteries last longer. But when
you are not using the handset, it’s better to switch off to save the battery power.
a. Press and hold the (Power) button. A special “beep” sound
will
be heard. The LCD screen will display the current channel.
To Turn ON;
The talk range depends on the environment and terrain. It will reach
up to about 5km in wide open spaces, without obstructions such as
hills, buildings or trees.
Don't use two PMR units too close together otherwise you may get
loud feedback interference.
a. Press and hold the (Power) button. A single “beep”
will
be heard and LCD screen will turn blank.
To Turn OFF;
3.1 Turning the Unit ON/OFF
The PMR has 8 available channels. To change channels, in
normal mode;
a. Press the (Menu) button, the channel icon “1” on the LCD
screen will start blinking.
b. While the Channel icon is blinking, press the or
button to select the desired channel. The channel changes
from 1 to 8, or vice versa.
c. Press the (Menu) button to confirm your setting and return
to the standby mode.
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3.2 Adjusting the speaker volume
There are 8 volume levels, the current speaker volume level
is displayed on the LCD screen.
To adjust the speaker volume level, press the button to
increase, or press the button to decrease. The LCD screen will
display the speaker volume icon bars ascending, or descending
respectively.
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 PTT 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 want to finish transmitting.
3.6 Changing Channels
3.5 Roger Beep
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.
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You can use the Monitor feature to check for weaker signals in the
current channel.
To activate this feature:
3.7 Calling (Paging) Tone
a. With the PMR in normal mode, press and release the
button. The unit will transmit a 2-second page tone to any other
unit/s set with the same channel within transmitting range
3.8 Channel Scan
3.9 Monitor Feature
Your radio can scan the 8 channels for any activity. This allows to
find other radios without having to manually change the channel.
To activate this feature:
a. Press and hold the and button at the same time and
channel scanning will start immediately, with SC displayed on the
screen and the channel number cycling through the channels.
When a signal is detected, the unit will pause on that channel, while
receiving the signal and for a further 3 seconds.
b. Press the button to stop scanning and talk on that channel,
or press the or button to manually restart the scanning.
PTT
c. To stop scanning, press the button and return to standby mode.
a. Press and hold the and button at the same time. The
receiving icon “RX” appears on the display, and the speaker
turns on and plays any signals on the current channel.
b. Press the button to stop the monitoring.
3.10 To Lock the Buttons
FM Radio function
With the buttons lock you can still transmit (TX), or call the current
channel, but you can not change the volume. To activate this
feature;
In the standby mode, press and hold the until the
icon appears on the LCD screen.
To unlock the buttons
Press and hold again the button until the icon
disappears on the LCD screen.
3.11
You can use the CALL button to send a tone to other users on
the same channel. To activate this feature;
While in standby mode, press and release the power button. The FM
Frequency will display in the LCD screen. Press the Up or Down
button to adjust the FM frequency channel.
You can still transmit (TX) and receive (RX) calls on your current
channel, with the FM radio being interrupted during calls.
Press and release the Power button to go back to PMR frequency
mode.

4. Specifications
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3.12 Power Saving
Your PMR unit has special circuitry designed to extend the life of your
battery. When the unit is not used for 4 seconds, it will automatically
switch into a low power mode. The Power saving feature does not affect
the PMR ability to receive transmissions. When a signal is detected,
it automatically returns to full power mode
3.13Low Battery Meter Indicator
The PMR can detect the low battery level when the battery voltage
goes low. When the battery voltage is at a low level, the empty battery
symbol will appear and start to blink.
The battery icon will continue to blink until the battery is totally drained.
3.14 Microphone/Earphone/Charger Jack
The Latitude 250 is equipped with an auxilliary microphone, earphone,
and charge jack located at the opposite side to the PTT button.
Note: It requires a microphone/earphone with a 2.5mm, jack connector
and this is not supplied with your Latitude 250.
3.15 Using a Hands free kit (Headset)
Note: To have good communication, when the battery is at a low level,
recharge or replace the batteries with new ones.
You can plug a hands free kit into the right
side of your Latitude 250 handset.
With a headset connected, you still need to
press the PTT button to transmit and talk
with other radios.
4.1 Channel Frequency Table
8
446.05625
446.06875
446.08125
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
446.00625
446.01875
446.03125
446.04375 446.09375
Channel Frequency(MHz)
Channel Frequency(MHz)
Output Power (TX)
Range
0.5W
Up to 5km(3.1 Miles).
Channels Available 8 Channels
4.2 Effective Range
0 Range(Km) 3.1(5)
Signal Strength
Range Slope
Optimum (open area) (1)
Medium ground based
obstruction (2)
Heavily built up area (3)
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.
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5. Guarantee
The Binatone Latitude 250 is fully guaranteed for 12 months from the date of
purchase shown on your sales receipt. The guarantee does not cover damage
by misuse or negligence, or by excessive voltage.
Please keep your sales (till) receipt - this is your guarantee. You should also
keep the original packaging materials.
When unpacking your Binatone Latitude 250, check for visible damage. If you
see any damage, do not use the PMR - return the whole unit to where you
bought it.
If your Binatone Latitude 250 develops a fault, refer to the
“Troubleshooting Guide.” section of this manual. If you can’t solve the problem,
return the whole unit as follows;
While the unit is under guarantee
1. Pack up all the parts of your Latitude 250, using the original packaging.
Remember to include the mains adaptor.
2. Return the unit to the store where you bought it, and make sure you take your
sales receipt as your proof of purchase.
3. In the unlikely event that you need to return your Latitude 250 to our Repair
Centre while it is under Guarantee, please include the sales receipt. There
may be a handling charge for the repair of your unit under Guarantee.
Repair after the Guarantee has expired
1. If the unit is no longer covered by the Guarantee, first follow step 1 as for
repair under Guarantee, Then...
2. Call our service Department on 0844 557 9677 and ask for a quotation of the
repair charge, and details of where to send your Latitude 250 for repair.
3. Return your Latitude 250 to the address given by the Service Department,
making sure to include your name and address, and a cheque or postal order
for the value of the repair charge.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
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.
4.3 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) 5 km (2) 2.5 km (3) 1km. It should be remembered that these
are only guide values as actual achieved distances will be dependent on
the environment and terrain.
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6. Troubleshooting Guide BINATONE TELECOM PLC
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EC Declaration of Conformity
We the manufacturer / Importer :Binatone Telecom Plc
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Declare under our sole responsibility that the following product
Private Mobile Radio
Latitude 250 Twin
China
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Type of equipment:
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complies with the essential protection requirements of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Radio Spectrum Matters, the EMC
Directive (2014/30/EU) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and Radio Equipment & Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment Directive (1999/5/EC) - R&TTE, Article 3.1(a)
2014/35/EU relating to Electrical Safety.
RF Portion: EN 300 296-2 V1.4.1:2013
EMC:
SAR Portion:
EN 301 489-5 V1.3.1:2002
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011
EN 50566: 2013
Electrical Safety: EN 60950-1:2006/A2:2013
ErP Portion: EC 1275/2008
We hereby declare that [all essential radio test suites have been carried out and that] the above
named product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The product is labelled with the European Approval Marking CE as show. Any Unauthorized
modification of the product voids this Declaration.
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UK BTP Ver 1.0 Oct 2016
Waste electrical products must not be
disposed of with household waste.
This equipment should be taken to
your local recycling centre for safe
treatment.
To change channels, press the (MENU) button once then press the (UP)
or (DOWN) buttons to change the current channel.
Symptom Solution
No power.
Reception
is weak.
Cannot change
channels.
Range is limited.
Sound distortion
problems.
Check the batteries are installed properly.
The batteries may be weak.
Batteries may be weak.
Recharge the batteries or replace the old batteries with new ones.
If you are transmitting, speak in a normal tone of voice, 5 cm away from
the MIC (microphone).
No communication
Check the Channel setting. Both the Transmitting and Receiving PMR units should be
tuned to the same Channel.
If you are receiving, lower the volume to a comfortable level.
Radios too close. Radios must be at least 1.5 meters apart; increase your distance.
Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission. Talk range is up to 5 Kms
in clear unobstructed conditions.
Replace with new batteries if the battery charge level goes low quickly.
(The battery low indicator flashes on the display.)
The maximum range will vary depending on terrain and environment.
Open fields provide the maximum range, while steel/concrete structures, heavy foliage,
and use in buildings and in vehicles may limit the range significantly.
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.
Recharge the batteries or replace the old batteries with new ones.
Press the (UP) button to increase the receiver volume level.
The receiving signal may be weak and/or out of range.
If this happens, press the (UP) and (DOWN) buttons at the same time to
activate the Monitor feature.
Batteries may be weak.
Recharge the batteries or replace the old batteries with new ones.