Cobra Marine MR HH500 FLT BT EU User manual

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Our Thanks to You and
Customer Assistance
Introduction
Our Than s to You •
Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine®VHF radio.
roperly used, this Cobra®product will give you
many years of reliable service.
How Your CobraMarine VHF Radio Works
This radio is a battery-powered portable transceiver for use afloat. It gives you
two-way vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-shore station communications, primarily
for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes. With it, you
can call for help, get information from other boaters, talk to lock or bridge tenders,
and make radiotelephone calls to anywhere in the world through a marine operator.
Customer Assistance •
Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand
its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further
assistance after reading this manual, please contact your local dealer.
For Warranty, Product Service and
Accessory Information
Please contact your local dealer or distributor.
See the enclosed leaflet that provides contact
information for the CobraMarine international
distributors.
©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 est Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
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Radio Controls
and Indicators
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Instant
Channel
16 Button
Channel
Up Button
ON/OFF/
Volume Control
Speaker/
Microphone
External Cover
Antenna
Backlit
LCD
Screen
Tri-Watch
Button
Battery
Backlight/
Key Lock
Button
Memory/Escape
Button
ush to
Talk
Button
Channel
Down
Button
Speaker
Belt Clip
Battery
Door
Screw
ower Level
Button
SCAN Button
Call/Enter
Button
VHF Microphone
Rewind-Say-Again®
Button
Bluetooth
Microphone
Bluetooth
Button
Customer Assistance
VHF MARINE RADIO
MR HH500 FLT BT EU
Printed in China Part No. 480-850-P Version E
Owner’s Manual
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The Cobra Electronics Corporation
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Bac lit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen •
UIC Active Channel Map Icons
Button Lock Icon
Low/Medium/High
ower Icons
Power Settings
Selectable power settings produce
1, 3 or 6 watts of output power for
near or distant calling.
USA/International/Canada Channels
Allows operation on any of the three (3)
different channel maps established for
these areas.
Submersible to JIS7 Standards
Waterproof to 3.3 ft (1 m) of water
for 30 minutes.
Button/Key Lock
Prevents accidental setting changes
when button lock is set.
Channel Scan/ emory Scan
Use to scan through unlimited
channels or memory locations
to find conversations in progress.
atrix Display
The display at the bottom of the LCD
screen displays text letting the user know
the current radio mode, function or
operation.
AA Battery Compatible
Good for emergency backup.
Includes AA battery tray (P/N CM 110-024).
Instant Channel 16
Provides instant access to priority
Channel 16.
Tri-Watch
Use to monitor three (3) channels
at once — Channel 16 and two (2)
programmable channels.
Floating
This radio will float if dropped overboard.
It has an orange stripe so it's easy to
retrieve. Must use included battery to float.
220V/12V Charger Included
Use to charge battery pack, at home,
in a car or in a boat.
Product Features •
Backlit LCD Screen
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icroBlueT
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology in a
unique noise canceling design. Widely
compatible for all mobile phones with
Bluetooth®wireless technology.
Rewind-Say-Again®
Replays missed V F calls.
Locking Desktop Charger
olds the radio or battery in place while
charging. Vertical or horizontal mounting.
Call Tones (Selectable)
10 selectable call tones
Automatic Transponder Identification
System (ATIS)
Capable of operating within the Automatic
Transponder Identification System. ATIS
includes data at the end of a transmission
for station identification.
Speaker/ ic Jack
Allows connecting optional Cobra
Lapel Speaker/Mic and other Cobra
accessories.
Unlimited emory Channels
Allows programming of unlimited
V F memory channels.
Signal Strength eter
Shows the strength of incoming or
outgoing signals.
Easy Redial Operation
Redial of last phone number dialed.
Voice Dialing
Supports standard mobile phone
voice dialing when paired to a
compatible mobile phone.
Noise Canceling icrophone
Reduces effect of environmental
noise when speaking.
Illuminated Buttons
Allows high visibility of all function
buttons.
Roger Beep Tone (Selectable)
Confirmation tone indicates the
completion of the user’s transmission
and signals to others it is clear to talk.
On or Off selectable.
BURP
The Cobra exclusive BURP feature expels
water from the speaker grill if the unit is
dropped in the water or is subjected to
extreme rain and weather.
Product Features (continued) •
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Call Tone Icon
Frequency Band Icon
Roger Beep Icon
Battery ower Icon
Memory Icon
Matrix Display
Simplex
Operation Icon
Weather Icon
Active Channel
Transmit and
Receive Icons
Key Tone
Icon
Signal Level
Icon
Left blank intentionally for your notes
Rewind-Say-Again®Icon
Bluetooth Icon
Bluetooth
VOX Icon
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Radio Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Recommendations for Marine Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FCC Licensing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation
Included in this Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Install/Remove Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Batteries and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Wrist Strap and Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating Your Radio
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setup Mode Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
ATIS ID Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Bluetooth®Mode Pairing and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Standby/Receive and Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Advanced Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rewind Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Mobile Phone Operation With Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Floating Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
V F Marine Radio Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Voice Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Radiotelephone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Customer Service
Specifications (Typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Appendix
V F Marine Channel Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Declaration of Conformity and CE Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
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General recautions
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Important Safety Information
Introduction
Important Safety Information •
Before installing and using your Cobra arine VHF radio, please read these
general precautions and warnings.
Warning and Notice Statements
To make the most of this radio, it must be installed and used properly.
Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing
and using the radio. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE
statements in this manual.
WARNING
Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
NOTICE
Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the radio
or other equipment.
General Precautions •
The following WARNINGS and NOTICE information on the following page will make
you aware of RF exposure hazards and how to assure you operate the radio within
the recommended RF exposure limits established for the radio.
Changes or modifications to your radio MAY VOID its compliance with government
rules and make it illegal to use.
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WARNINGS
Your radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it is transmitting.
To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of
that energy, DO NOT touch the antenna when transmitting. KEEP the radio at least
5 cm (2 inches) away from yourself and others when transmitting.
DO NOT transmit more than 40% of the time the radio is in use — 40% duty cycle.
The radio is transmitting when the Talk button is pressed and the transmit
information shows on the LCD screen.
ALWAYS use only Cobra authorized accessories.
DO NOT operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere, near blasting sites,
or in any area where signs are posted prohibiting radio transmissions.
NEVER place the transceiver or microphone/speaker where they might interfere
with operation of your vessel or cause injury.
DO NOT allow children or anyone unfamiliar with proper procedures to operate
the radio without supervision.
Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed recommended
RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions.
NOTICE
Your radio is waterproof only when the batteries are properly installed.
AVOID using the radio below -20˚C and above +40°C.
AVOID storing the radio below -20˚C and above +60°C.
KEEP your radio at least 0,9 m (3 ft) away from your vessel’s magnetic
navigation compass.
DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself. ave any necessary
service performed by a qualified technician.
This radio is supplied with a lithium-ion (LiON) rechargeable battery pack.
■Use only the Cobra charger to recharge lithium-ion (LiON) batteries in the radio.
■Do not short circuit the battery pack.
■When replacing the batteries, dispose of the old batteries properly. Batteries
may explode if disposed of in a fire.
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FCC Licensing Information
Licensing Information •
The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for
use according to International, Canadian or U.S.A. regulations. It features instant
access to emergency Channel 16 by pressing one key.
Station License
The UK requires a ship’s radio license and a marine radio operator’s certificate before
transmitting equipment can be used aboard a vessel. Other European countries have
specific requirements of their own.
For detailed information and applications, contact the Radio Licensing Centre run
by OFCOM in the UK. In other countries, contact the relevant national postal
or telecommunications authority.
Canadian or U.S.A. Station License
If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of Canada or the U.S.A.,
you should contact Industry of Canada, Radio Regulatory Branch or the U.S. FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) for licensing and operating information.
Radio Call Sign
A radio call sign is included as part of the ship’s radio license in the UK.
Other countries may have different practices; contact your local regulatory
authority for information.
User Responsibility and Operating Locations
All users are responsible for observing domestic and foreign government regulations
and are subject to severe penalties for violations. The transmitting frequencies in
your radio are reserved for maritime use; any frequency you use for transmission
must be specifically included on your ship’s license. The V F frequencies on your
radio are reserved for marine use and require a special license to operate from land,
including when your boat is on its trailer. The use of ATIS is prohibited outside the
European inland waterways covered by the Basel Agreement.
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Recommendations for Marine Communication •
The frequencies your radio uses are set aside to enhance safety afloat and for vessel
navigation and operational messages over a range suitable for nearshore voyages.
If the maximum output of your radio is not sufficient for the distances you travel from
the coast, consider a higher powered handheld or installing a Cobra Marine fixed mount
radio with up to 25 watts of output power. (Visit www.cobra.com or your local
dealer for model availability.)
If traveling far offshore, you should consider adding even more powerful radio
equipment such as F single side band or satellite radio for your vessel.
The coastguard does not endorse mobile phones as substitutes for marine radios.
They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and, if you make a distress
call on a mobile phone, only the party you call will be able to hear you. Additionally,
mobile phones may have limited coverage over water and can be hard to locate.
If you do not know where you are, the coastguard will have difficulty finding you if
you are using a mobile phone.
owever, mobile phones can have a place on board where mobile coverage
is available — to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies
uncluttered and available for their intended uses.
VHF Marine Radio Procedures •
If you are not familiar with or need to brush up on the protocols that must be
followed when using a V F Marine Radio, please study the section beginning
at page 45 before putting your radio into service.
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