GME W1 User manual

Wireless
PTT Remote
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
W1

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CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED
Remote microphone Spacer kit Steering wheel clamp
Adhesive foam Mounting screw kit
INTRODUCTION
The W1 wireless remote control is designed to reproduce many of the functions of
a standard hand held microphone using wireless technology. The W1 combines a
remote Push-To-Talk (PTT) with a user-selectable channel change or scan/priority
function in a convenient remote mounted unit.
An external remote microphone is also included for mounting in your vehicle
allowing effective hands-free communications while driving.
Once the W1 is connected to your radio, several new options will be enabled in
your radio’s menu (see ‘RADIO MENU OPTIONS’).
CONTROLS
Remote Control Front View Remote Control Rear View
Push To Talk (PTT)
Channel Up /
Priority Channel
Channel Down/
Scan
Battery Cover
Mounting Screws
INTRODUCTION ................................2
Controls ......................................... 2
Replacing the battery ......................3
INSTALLATION .................................. 3
Mounting........................................ 3
Installing the remote microphone .... 6
PAIRING............................................ 7
Radio menu options ........................ 7
PROGRAMMABLE KEY FUNCTIONS...9
Using the channel selector option..10
Specifications................................ 10
SC CONTRACT WARRANTY
AGAINST DEFECTS ..........................11
Contacts ........................... back page

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Pull tab to activate remote
Activating the W1
The W1 is factory fitted with a 3V button battery.
To activate the battery, pull firmly on the blue tab
to remove it.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
The W1 operates from a standard CR2025 3V button battery. To replace the
battery, slide the battery cover open and remove the old battery. Insert the new
battery by sliding it into the compartment with the + side upwards. Refit the
battery cover and slide it fully forward until it ‘clicks’.
Slide battery
cover open
Insert battery
+ side up
Refit battery cover Close cover fully
until it clicks
INSTALLATION
Range
The W1 has a line-of-sight range of around 5 – 7 meters depending on the
installation. Range may be reduced slightly if the radio or the W1 is mounted close
to metal surfaces. This should not have any noticeable effect on most installations,
however, if mounting the remote unit in a bus, motor home or other similar sized
vehicle please be aware of the range performance when planning your installation.
MOUNTING
The W1 can be mounted directly to the steering wheel using the included steering
wheel mounting clamp. Alternatively it can be installed on any flat surface using
double sided tape.
NOTE: Installing onto a metallic surface will reduce the signal range.
REMOVE TO ACTIVATE

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Steering Wheel Mount
The steering wheel mount is designed to
clamp on to the steering wheel in a position
where the W1 can be easily reached
without distraction while driving.
Temporarily place the W1 into the top
clamp then place the top clamp on the
steering wheel at the preferred location.
Rotate the W1 to the desired angle, then
turn the clamp over and secure the W1
using the two screws provided. The clamp has
a number of holes and slots to allow the remote
control to be rotated and secured at almost any angle.
Rotate W1 for
desired position
Place the W1 into the clamp Turn the clamp over and secure the
W1 using two screws
Fit the back plate to the rear clamp using the three screws provided. Finally,
reposition the front and rear clamps onto the steering wheel in the chosen
Installation using
adhesive foam
Remote control Front clamp
Rear clamp
M4 bolts
Installations
using clamp
Rear Clamp
Back cover
Screws

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position and fit the two M4 bolts. Tighten firmly so that the clamp does not
move when the buttons are pressed. Do not over tighten.
NOTE: If the M4 bolts provided are too short for your steering wheel, they can
be replaced with M4 bolts of a suitable length obtained from your local hardware
store. Ensure the bolt lengths are not too long, otherwise they may foul on the
back cover.
For mounting onto larger steering wheels, a spacer kit is provided which
includes two spacers of varying thickness and longer 30mm M4 bolts. If
required, fit one or more spacers between the front and rear clamp as shown
then tighten firmly using the longer bolts.
Panel Mount
The W1 can also be mounted onto a flat surface using the supplied adhesive foam.
Mount the W1 in a location that is easy to reach without distraction while driving.
NOTE - installing onto a metallic surface will reduce the signal range.
To avoid personal injury, DO NOT install the remote control
on any surface associated with your vehicle’s airbag.
The adhesive foam is in two sections and is designed to
align with the rear mounting holes and the battery cover.
To aid in accurately fitting the adhesive foam, proceed
as follows;
1. Starting at the top, fold the backing sheet away from the
top half of the adhesive foam. Leave the backing sheet
attached to the bottom half of the adhesive.
2. With the Remote Unit’s GME label at the top, position
the sticky side of the adhesive foam onto the back of
the Remote Unit, aligning the screw holes and battery
compartment with the matching section on the adhesive
foam. Press the foam firmly into position.
Insert spacer
as required
30mm M4 BoltThick spacer Thin spacer

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3. Peel away the rest of the backing sheet and press the
remainder of the adhesive foam into place.
INSTALLING THE REMOTE MICROPHONE
The external remote microphone should be installed in a location close to
your driving position that will allow it to easily pick up your voice while
driving. Suggested areas are the driver’s side door pillar, sun visor or roof
mounted centre console.
Once installed, run the cable to your radio and plug it into either the
front or the rear microphone socket. If you are retaining the original hand
microphone, we recommend you connect the hand microphone to the front
socket and plug the external remote microphone into the rear socket. If a
longer cable run is required, an LEM6P 4 metre microphone extension lead is
available through your local GME retailer.
NOTE: Installing the external remote microphone is optional. The radio can be
configured to use the original hand microphone for hands-free communications if
preferred. See ‘RADIO MENU OPTIONS’.
Hand
Microphone
External remote
microphone
Lift
microphone
cover
Plastic tab

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External remote microphone mounting suggestions
PAIRING
Before using your W1 you will need to ‘Pair’ it with your radio. This one-time
process uses a secure internal code to link your W1 exclusively with your
radio. Once pairing has been completed, your radio will automatically identify
your W1 each time your radio is switched on and will reconnect without
further action from you.
To Pair your radio with your W1
1. Switch your radio OFF.
2. Press and Hold the PTT button on your radio’s
hand microphone, then switch your radio ON.
3. ‘PAIR’ will be displayed, the PTT icon will flash and
the radio will beep slowly. Release the PTT button.
4. Now press and hold both Function keys on the W1.
5. After a few seconds the radio should beep 3 times and ‘Pair’ will disappear
from the display. The W1 is now paired with your radio.
NOTE: If you do not complete the Pairing process within 20 seconds the Pairing
function will time-out with a low beep and ‘PAIR’ will disappear from the display.
If this happens, restart the process at step 1.
RADIO MENU OPTIONS
Once the W1 has been paired, a number of additional W1 menu items will
automatically become available on your radio.
Microphone Input
Your radio has two microphone sockets – on the front and rear panels. The
Microphone Input selector allows you to choose which microphone socket will
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be used for hands-free transmissions. You can for example plug the original
hand microphone into the front socket and the remote microphone into the
rear socket and configure the rear socket for hands-free use. Alternately you
could choose to install just the original hand microphone and use it for both
handheld and hands-free operation.
To select the hands-free microphone input;
1. Press and Hold the Menu key until the radio beeps. The radio will enter the
Menu mode.
2. Press the Menu key repeatedly until ‘WMIC1’ or ‘WMIC2’ is displayed.
3. Rotate the Channel selector or press the or keys to toggle between
‘WMIC1’ (front microphone socket) or ‘WMIC2’ (rear microphone socket).
4. Press and hold the Menu key (or wait for the Menu function to time-out)
to store your setting and exit the Menu.
Microphone Gain Adjustment.
The microphone gain controls the sensitivity of the selected hands-free
microphone when operating in hands-free mode. Since the mounting position
of the hands-free microphone will vary between installations, the gain
control allows you to adjust the microphone sensitivity to ensure your voice
is transmitted clearly. When the gain has been adjusted correctly, your hands-
free voice level, when heard on a receiving radio, should sound similar to that
when using your hand microphone the conventional way.
To adjust the gain, you will require the help of another person with a similar
UHF radio.
Begin by sitting in your vehicle in your normal driving position. Select a quiet
channel and arrange for someone to listen to your transmission. They should
not be too close, as your voice level will not be accurately represented if your
signal is overloading their receiver.
1. Hold the original hand microphone in the conventional way and press the
PTT. Talk into the microphone in a normal voice and get the other person
to adjust their volume for a comfortable level. This transmission will give
them a reference level for the next stage.
2.Release the PTT on the hand microphone (if your hand microphone is also
being used as your hands-free microphone, place it in its normal ‘hangup’
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3. Press the remote PTT button and talk again in a normal voice. If the other
person indicates that your voice level is now too high or too low, you can
adjust the gain as follows.
a. Press and Hold the Menu key until the radio beeps.The radio will enter the
Menu mode.
b. Press the Menu key repeatedly until ‘WGAIN’ is displayed.
c. Rotate the Channel selector or press the or keys to adjust the
gain. The gain can be adjusted from -12 dB to +30 dB. A level of 0 dB is
equivalent to zero gain.
4. When the required gain has been set, press and hold Menu (or wait for
the Menu function to time-out) to store your setting and exit the Menu.
Repeat from step 1 until your hands-free voice level is similar to talking into
your hand microphone. Use only as much gain as required for your voice to be
heard clearly. Excessive microphone gain will also amplify vehicle noise which
can make your voice difficult to hear clearly when driving. We recommend you
also test your hands-free microphone whilst driving to check for background
noise and readjust the gain if necessary.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust the microphone gain while driving
NOTE: Always stop your vehicle before adjusting the microphone gain
PROGRAMMABLE KEY FUNCTIONS
The two function keys on the remote unit can be programmed to provide
either channel up/down selection or scanning/priority functions. Please refer
to your radio’s user manual for more
details on using these features.
To select your preferred option;
1. Press and Hold the Menu key
until the radio beeps. The radio
will enter the Menu mode.
2. Press the Menu key repeatedly
until ‘WCHNL’ or ‘WSCAN’ is
displayed.
Channel Selection Option (WCHNL)
PTT
Channel upChannel down

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3. Rotate the Channel selector or press
the or keys to toggle between
‘WCHNL’ (Channel Selector) or
‘WSCAN’ (Scan/Priority) functions.
4. Press and hold Menu (or wait for the
Menu function to time-out) to store
your setting and exit the Menu.
USING THE CHANNEL
SELECTOR OPTION
Briefly press the left key to select a
lower channel or the right key to select
a higher channel.
Press and hold the left key to quickly step downwards through the channels
or the right key to quickly step upwards. Release the key to stop.
USING THE SCAN/PRIORITY OPTION
Briefly press the left key to start or stop scanning. Press and hold the left key
to add or remove the currently selected channel from the scan memory.
Briefly press the right key to switch immediately to the priority channel. Press
and hold the right key to store the currently selected channel as the
priority channel.
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical
Compliant specification: Meets AS/NZS 4268:2008 for short range devices
Frequency range TX: 2.4 GHz
Operating temperature: -10°C to 60°C
Current consumption: 2 uA on standby, 12 mA on transmit
RF output: 4 dBm
Battery type: CR2025
Mechanical
Dimensions: 40 mm diameter x 14 mm (h)
Weight: 12 grams
Scan/Priority Opti on (WSCAN)
PTT
Priority (store)Scan (memory)