Binatone 503 User manual

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MR200
User Guide
Socket for hands-
free kit (headset)*
ON/OFF button
Microphone
Display (see below)
TALK button
Press and hold while
y
ou’re transmitting
ENTER button
Press to switch the
backlight on and off.
Press and hold to
lock and unlock the
buttons.
Press to confirm
settings
CALL button
Press to send Ring
tone to other
handsets
MENU button
Press to change
channels and to
switch between
modes
MONI (monitor)
button
Press and hold to
check for signals on
the current channel
UP and DOWN
buttons
MENU
st
Press to change the
speaker volume.
Press after the
button to
change channels
TRANSMITTING
indicator light
Battery charge level — when this shows
(low), make sure you have some
new batteries to hand.
Dual Watch — shown when you’re
monitoring two channels at once.
Shown when you’re receiving a signal.
Shown when the buttons are locked.
Shown when the handset is scanning all
channels.
Shown when the handset is in VOX
(voice-activated) mode.
Volume level
SCAN
VOX
DW
DW
BUSY
SCAN
VOX
BUSY
What’s on the display
Channel number (1 to 8)
Model 0503
* Hands-free kit not supplied as standard
Using the PMR, continued
Scanning channels
When the SCAN function is turned on, the handset will
continuously scan through all eight channels until it finds one
on which another user is transmitting.
1Press the MENU button TWICE
SCAN flashes on the display.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to start or stop scanning
When the handset detects an active channel, it will
pause on that channel.
3Press EITHER
◗the ENTER button to set this as the current channel
◗the TALK button to transmit on this channel
◗the ▲or ▼button to continue scanning
Monitoring two channels at once (Dual Watch)
1Press the MENU button THREE times
DW appears on the display, as well as the currently
selected channel.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select a second channel
The display switches backwards and forwards between
the two selected channels. If the handset detects a
signal on either channel, it will stop and receive it.
OR, to monitor for weak signals on the channel
currently shown:
3Press the MONI button; to stop monitoring, press
the MONI button again
To end Dual Watch mode
4Press the TALK,CALL or ENTER button
Locking the buttons
With the buttons locked, you can transmit (TALK), receive or
monitor (MONI) the current channel. But you can’t change the
volume (▲▼) or use the MENU button.
To lock the buttons:
◗Press and hold the ENTER button until appears
on the display
To unlock the buttons:
◗Press and hold the ENTER button until disappears
from the display
4Using the seconds counter
The MR200 seconds counter (stopwatch) can count up to
99 seconds.
1Press the MENU button FIVE times
00 flashes on the display.
2To start the counter, press the ▲button
The counter starts running. If it reaches 99 it goes back
to 00 and starts again.
3To pause the counter, press the ▼button
The counter flashes on the display. You can press the
▲button again to restart it; or …
4To reset the counter to 00 press the ENTER button
while the display is flashing
When you’ve finished …
5Press the MENU button once to return to normal
operation
If the handset detects a signal on the current channel
while the seconds counter is running, it will automatically
switch to normal operation and receive the transmission
5Cleaning and care
To clean your MR200, use a soft cloth dampened with water.
Do not use cleaners or solvents, which may cause damage
not covered by the guarantee.
6Technical specification
Operating frequency 446.00625 to 446.09375 MHz
(eight channels)
Channel spacing 12.5 KHz
Output power 0.5 W
Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz)
1 446.00625 5 446.05625
2 446.01875 6 446.06875
3 446.03125 7 446.08125
4 446.04375 8 446.09375
Declaration of conformity
The Binatone MR200 conforms to the following standards:
■EN 300296 (RF testing)
■EN 300279 (EMC testing)
■EN 60065 (safety testing)
7Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause — solution
No power ■Batteries are low or not fitted correctly — check;
replace batteries if necessary
■Handset is not switched on — check
Weak reception/
no reception/
‘noisy’ reception
■Batteries are low or not fitted correctly
■Other user is not within range — check
■Handsets are not tuned to the same channel —
check
■Volume level is too low — increase the volume
■—Speak in a normal voice, 5–8 cm
(2–3 inches) away from the microphone
■Local conditions are impairing reception —
move to a different location, away from
obstructions and as high as possible
■You’re wearing the handset too close to your
body — move the handset
■Other user is not transmitting — check
■Other user is too close — check
■There’s interference from other users on the
same channel — agree to use a different
channel
Cannot change
channels
■Handset is locked — check
■Batteries are low or not fitted correctly
In VOX mode,
the handset
transmits all
the time
■Background noise is high — move to a quieter
place
■VOX sensitivity is too high — set it to a lower
level
In VOX mode,
the handset
doesn’t transmit
■VOX sensitivity is too low — set it to a higher
level
■— Speak in a louder voice, nearer to the
microphone
8Guarantee and service
The Binatone MR200 is fully guaranteed for 12 months from
the date of purchase. The guarantee does not cover damage by
misuse or negligence, or by excessive voltages.
When you first unpack your Binatone MR200, check for visible
damage. If you see any damage, don’t use the handsets —
return the whole system to where you bought it.
If your Binatone MR200 develops a fault, first check the points
above. If you can’t solve the problem, return the whole system
to where you bought it.
Binatone Telecom plc operates a policy of continuous product
improvement, and so reserves the right to make changes to the
product and functions without notice.

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Getting the handsets ready for use
You need for each handset.four 1.5 V AAA/LR03 batteries
1Open the locking latch
and slide off the battery
compartment cover
3Replace the cover and
close the latch
2Insert the four batteries,
clicking them firmly into place
Make sure the + (positive) and
– (negative) ends of the batteries
are positioned as shown.
Warnings
nDon’t try to alkaline batteries.
— never try to burn them or
put them anywhere they could get burnt or punctured.
When you’re not going to use your MR200 for a few weeks,
so they don’t leak corrosive substances.
When the display shows that the battery charge level is low,
.
— they might leak
if you do
recharge
Dispose of used batteries safely
take the batteries out
replace all four batteries together
Don’t leave dead batteries in your handset
n
n
n
n
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To remove the belt clip
To replace the belt clip
To fit the batteries
It’s easier to fit the batteries without the
belt clip in place.
latch
Pull the tab forward (away from
the handset) to release the belt
clip. Then lift the belt clip off
Slide the belt clip down
into the slot until it clicks
into place
Insert your
fingernail behind
the tab
Lift the belt
clip off
12Getting started
Switching on and off
To switch the handset ON:
◗Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the display
comes on
To switch the handset OFF:
◗Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the display
goes blank
You hear a musical tone each time to confirm.
The backlight for the display
To switch the backlight on and off:
◗Briefly press the ENTER button
Battery life
The MR200 has a built-in Power Saver feature to make the
batteries last longer. But when you’re not using the handset,
it’s best to switch it off to save battery power. You’ll also find
that the batteries last longer if you keep the backlight switched
off when you don’t need it.
Volume control
To adjust the loudspeaker volume:
◗Press the ▲or ▼button
The volume level is shown by the bars on the display.
You can change the volume either while you’re using
your MR200 handset, or while the handset is idle
(switched on but not in use).
Safety warnings
IMPORTANT —
■If you are using a hands-free headset — to protect your
hearing, do not turn the volume to the highest level.
■To reduce radio frequency exposure when you’re using your
MR200, hold the handset at least 5 cm (2 inches) from
your face.
■Never use your MR200 outdoors in a thunderstorm.
■The MR200 is splashproof. But if it is likely to get very wet,
carry it in a plastic bag — you’ll still be able to use it
through the bag.
■If your MR200 gets very wet, turn it off and remove the
batteries. Dry the battery compartment and leave the cover
off for a few hours. Don’t use the handset until it is
completely dry.
3Using the Personal Mobile Radio (PMR)
Transmission range
The talk range depends on environment and terrain. It will be
greatest (up to about 3 km, or 1¾ miles) in wide open spaces,
without obstructions such as hills or buildings. Don’t try to use
two PMR handsets which are less than 1.5 m (5 feet) apart. If
you do, you may get interference.
!PMR446 is an open-licence band — always identify yourself
when transmitting, as other people may be communicating
on the same channel.
Changing channels
PMR has eight channels, numbered 1to 8. To communicate
with other PMR users within range, you must all have your
handsets tuned to the same channel.
1Press the MENU button ONCE
The current channel number flashes on the display.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to go to the channel
you want
3Press the ENTER button to confirm
Transmitting and receiving
!Note: PMR transmission is ‘one-way-at-a-time’ — while you
are speaking, you cannot receive a transmission.
To speak to another handset user
1Press and hold the TALK button so that the
TRANSMITTING light comes on
2Speak clearly into the microphone, in a normal tone
— don’t shout
3When you’ve finished speaking, release the TALK
button
To listen to another handset user
◗Make sure you are NOT pressing the TALK button
BUSY is shown on the display when the other person is
speaking. Don’t try to transmit until they have finished.
Monitoring the current channel
Normally, the MR200 will not pick up very weak signals. But
you can monitor the current channel for all sounds.
◗Press and release the MONI button
Your handset will pick up any signals on the current
channel, including background noise. It will carry on
monitoring for about 20 seconds, unless you press and
release the MONI button again to stop it.
Ring tone
You can send Ring tone to other handsets within range and
tuned to the same channel, to alert them you want to
communicate with them.
◗Press and release the CALL button
You’ll hear Ring tone for about 3 seconds, while the
TRANSMITTING light is on.
Any other handset within range and tuned to the same
channel will hear Ring tone, and may decide to transmit
to you.
You can also use Ring tone at the end of a transmission
to signal that you’ve finished speaking.
VOX (voice-activated transmission) mode
In VOX mode, your handset will transmit whenever it detects
your voice (or other noise), without the TALK button pressed.
It will transmit for at least 2 seconds, even if you stop talking.
You may wish to use VOX mode if you’re using a hands-free kit
(see overleaf).
The level of VOX sensitivity is shown by bars on the display. At
the highest level (most bars), the handset will pick up softer
noises (including background noise); at the lowest level, it will
pick up only quite loud noises.
To turn VOX mode on and off:
1Press the MENU button FOUR times
VOX flashes on the display, and the current level of
VOX sensitivity is shown.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to set the level of VOX
sensitivity
If you press the ▼button repeatedly until the
‘sensitivity’ bars disappear altogether, you turn VOX
mode off, and VOX disappears from the display.
3Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting
As long as the handset is in VOX mode, VOX is shown
steadily on the display.
Using a hands-free kit (headset)
You can plug a hands-free kit (not supplied as standard) into
the socket on the top of your MR200 handset. With a hands-
free kit, you may wish to transmit in VOX mode; but if you find
that this doesn’t work very well, you can turn the VOX
sensitivity off and press the TALK button to transmit, as
normal.
If you’d like to buy the optional hands-free kit, phone the
Binatone Help Line on 01325 304 473.