COBY electronics MRC-11X User manual

COMMUNICATOR
MODEL MRC-11X
OWNER S MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS
OWNER S MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE
USE. KEEP FOR
YOUR REFERENCE.
C 2001 Coby Electroinics Corporation
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Contents
1. General Description
2. Advanced Features
3. Feature Summary
4. Keypad Assignment
5. Operation Manual
1. General Descriptionand Feature Summary.
The MRC-11X provideslow-cost,basic FRS.
This solution alsoincludes VOX(hands-free), auto dualchannel
transmit and receive,Stopwatch. This solutionapplies
Dies-Bonding EMC Micro-controllerwith built-in LCDdriver. Thehardware
circuit provides excellentcommunication range and voice quality, and
the software programhas advanced and user-friendly features.
(1). Power on with soft key ON/OFF
(2). Talking to Another Party
(3). Receive incomingcall (Standby Mode)
(4). VOX (hand-free)feature
(5). Auto Monitorfeature
(6). Auto squelch
(7). Key lock feature
(8). Call AnotherParty
(9). Scan feature
(10). Digital volumecontrol
(11). Stopwatch feature
(12). Change basicchannel
(13). Function setting
(1). Setting Transmitoutput power
(2). Setting callingtone type
6. Setting Transmit output power, calling tone type and market spec
2. Advanced Feature
Multi-spec selectable
FRS ( 14channels ) ( 462-467 Mhz )
There are Sixdistinct Call tones to choose
VOX (hand free)and Four level voice activationadjusts for VOX
use even withbackground noise.
Soft key Power on/off
Auto dual channelreceive and dual channel transmit
Compander
3. Feature Summary
Battery power low indicationon LCD.
Six level digital volumefor speaker volume.
Auto squelch.
Auto Monitor andManual Monitor.
Power on beep tone.
Beep tone forconfirmation of key.
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4. Keypad Assignment
Set key For Soft Key Power ON / OFF
Press and holdkey over 3sto turning on /off Radio
To selecting data and exitsetting mode , when setting mode.
Mode key Press into nextfunction setting mode, set data
Press and holdover 2s intosetting mode
Down key Press and holdover 2s tosetting VOX on/off
Press to settingvolume level
Press to settingfunction data, whensetting function mode
Up key Press to settingvolume level
ress to settingfunction data, whensetting function mode
Press and hold2s to settingKey Lock on/off
Call key Press to calling
Talk key Press and holdto Transmit (talkmode)
Scan key Press to ManualMonitor.
Press and holdkey over 2sto scan channel
Beep tone forconfirmation of Transmit.
Key lock on/off selectable.
Backlight LCD.
Dual Channel orBasic Channel selectable.
Max 1.3 Minuteper time for Transmit. (forProtect)
Page / Calling button
EEPROM for savedata.
Save data (lastselect before it is shut off)
All Channel canto storing different CTCSS code.
While the unit is off, press and hold SET key for over 2s toturning ontheunit.
5. Operation Manual
(1). Power onwith soft keyON/OFF.
While the unitis on, pressand hold SET key for over2s to turning off
and the unitwill enter into off mode atthe lowest power consumption.
(2). Talking to Another Party.
Send call andtalk to other FRS radios setto the same channel.
Press and holdTALK key,Speak in a normal voice. After speaking,
release TALK key listen toanother party s response.
MONITOR
BUTTON
PTT BUTTON
(PUSH TO TALK)
MODE
BUTTON
CALL
BUTTON
SPEAKER
POWER ON/OFF/SET
UP BUTTON
(VOLUME/
CHANNEL/
SCAN)
DOWN BUTTON
(VOLUME/
CHANNEL/
SCAN)
MIC
MIC/CHG
(MIC/BATTERY CHARGE) JACK
ANTENNA
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When the signalyou want to hear is consistentlyweak, you may
place the radioin monitor mode. Then pressthe SCAN key to enter
auto monitor mode.
To return normal operation, pressmod ptt orcall key.
(6). Auto squelch.
This unit isequipped with auto squelch that can automatically
shut off weaktransmission and unwanted noise due to terrain
conditions or ifyou reach rangelimit.
(7). Key lockfeature.
The purpose ofthe Lock function is to lock most keys to avoid
accidental operation. Instandby mode, press and hold UP key for
over 2s toturn on Key Lock or Unlock.
(8). Call AnotherParty.
To alert another party youwish to communicate with you.
(9). Scan feature.
Press and holdSCAN key for over2s to startscan channel action
in up direction.
While scanning, press TALK or CALL key to exitthe scan mode
and save channelnumber to basic channel.
(5). Auto Monitorfeature.
Press and release CALL key to call other FRS units with calling alert tone.
(3). Receive incomingcall (Standby Mode)
When finished talkingor in standby mode. (First set same channel)
(4). VOX (hand-free) feature.
In standby mode, Press andhold Down key for over 2s to turn ON
or OFF VOXhand-free.
The unit hasfour - level for choosing, adjusting for VOX Hands-
free use even with background noise voice.
IF have other FRS call,you can listen speak of other FRS.
(10). Digital volumecontrol.
Press UP key to increasethe volume ofthe speaker outputwith 6-level
LCD indication.
(11). Stopwatch feature
To enter stopwatch mode, press and hold CALL key forover 2s.
In this mode,only CALL and TALK key will have response.In stopwatch
mode,press TALKkey to startcount, press TALK key againtostop.While
stop count, press CALL key to reset counter, press TALK key continue
start count. While run count, press CALL key to LCDdisplay on hold,
press CALL keyagain continue LCD display.
Press other keys to exit stopwatch mode andgo to each othermode.
(12). Change basicchannel.
Press and holdMODE key for over2s to enterfunction setting. First
to set channelnumber. Press UP key to changeto next Channel.
Press DOWN key to changeto lower channel.Press MODE key to
set selected dataand enter next function set mode. Press SET key
to set selecteddata and exit set mode.
Press other key to exit set mode.
(13). Function setting.
For all functionset mode:
Press MODE key to saveset number andenter next set mode.
Press SET key to saveset number andexit set mode. Press UP key or
DOWN key to changeset number orstatus.
Press other key to exit set mode.
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Press and holdMODE key for over3s to setBasic channel, press
UP key to increasenumber, pressDOWN key to decrement/decrease
number. Press MODE key to saveBasic channel. Press MODE key
again to setVOXlevel. Press MODE key again to save VOX leveland
to set Dualchannel scan ON or OFF.
While the unitis set to Dual channel scanON, press MODE key
again to save Dual channel scan ON statusand tosetsecondchannel.
While the unit is set to Dual channel scanOff,PressMODE keyagain to
save Dual channelscan OFF status
While the unitis setting second channel,pressMODEkeyagainto
save second channel.Press DOWN key to choosethe radio ON/OFF,
press SET key to savethe setting.
While the unit is in standby mode, press and hold MODE key for over
2s to enter set mode, allows choose between five different modes to set:
Basic channel, VOX level, Dual channel scan ON or OFF, second
channel, radio ON/OFF.
Press and hold S set key & Scan key for over2 s, the unit
is LCD on and enter user setting mode, when the unitis power off.
(1). Setting Transmit output power.
Press Talk key enter settransmit output power:L=0.5Watts,
H=2.2W , when this is user setting mode. Press Up key and
Down key tochoose level oftransmit output power. Press
S set key to save set data and into user setting mode, press S
set key again, exit user setting mode andthe unit enter power off.
(2) Setting callingtone type.
Press Calling key into choosecalling tone type, when thisis
6. Setting Transmit output power, calling tone type and market spec
User setting mode. Press Up key and Down key,
choose calling tonetype : 1 .6 .Press S set key to save set
data and intouser setting mode, press S set key again, exit
user setting modeand the unit enter power off.
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Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Safety Information:
Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the
Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In
August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions
(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices.
Important: To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, hold the
transmitter and ANTENNA at least 2 inches (5 centimeters) from your face and speak in
a normal voice, with the ANTENNA pointed up and away from the face. Use only the
supplied ANTENNA. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could
damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.