Oregon Scientific TP380 User manual

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Model: TP380
User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ TP380 as your product
of choice. This product is a portable, easy-to-use two-way radio transceiver
that you can use to contact your family and friends at shopping centers,
amusement parks, or even sports events!
The transceiver has 40 channels and 38 CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded
Squelch System) codes. If someone else is using the same channel as
you, you can select another channel or use the CTCSS feature. Talk with
another person if you are both tuned to the same channel and/or CTCSS
code.
The TP380 complies with the Japanese Industrial Standard Drip-proof
Type II specification. This means your transceiver offers a degree of
protection against water seeping inside the device, against solid foreign
objects, and access to hazardous parts in the unit.
UHF RADIO TRANSCEIVER
MODEL: TP380
USER MANUAL

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KEY FEATURES
FRONT VIEW
NO. DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
1 Antenna Flexible, bendable antenna receives and
transmits signals, reduces chance of breakage
and fits more easily and comfortably into shirt or
pants pocket
2 LCD Display screen
3PTT 1. Push to talk
2. Press PTT twice to enable Call Tone function
3. Confirm selection in MENU mode
4 Press to turn the unit on and off
5 MIC Speak into microphone enables communication
6 MIC/Speaker Allows use of headset for hands free
communication
PWR

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7MENU 1. Scroll through menu options
2. Press and hold MENU to enable monitoring
function
8 1. Increase Volume
2. Select Channel, CTCSS in MENU mode
1. Decrease Volume
2. Select Channel, CTCSS in MENU mode
9 Speaker Receives voices / sounds from incoming call
BACK VIEW
NO. DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
1 Strap hole Loop strap through so you can hang unit from
your neck
2 Belt Clip Clip to your pocket or belt.
3 Back cover Remove to access battery compartment

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SYMBOL FUNCTION
Receiving
Transmitting
Volume
Voice Activation System
Key Lock
Auto Power Off
Key Beeps
Roger Beeps
Scan Channel or CTCSS
Battery Indicator
Silent Alert function quietly alerts you of any incoming
calls without beeping noises
Channel Number: Select between 40 channels
CTCSS code: Adjust From 01-38 code
(big)
(small)
LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS

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SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please observe the following safety precautions when setting up and
using this product.
* LCD panel – The LCD panel is made of glass, and may break if the
unit is dropped or impacted.
* Heat sources – Keep the product away from heat sources such as
radiators, stoves, heaters, and other heat-generating products.
* Water and moisture – Do not use the product in or near water or in
high moisture areas such as a bathroom.
CARING FOR THIS PRODUCT
To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product,
please observe the following guidelines.
* Cleaning – Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid cleaning agents,
benzene, thinner, or aerosols.
* Repair – Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the circuitry
by yourself. Contact the retailer or a qualified repairman if the
product requires servicing. Only use replacement parts that are
recommended by the manufacturer.
* Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this may
cause damage.
CAUTION
* To avoid risk of fire or injury, do not attempt to charge non-
rechargeable batteries. Please turn off the unit while charging.
* Replace only batteries with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
* Please dispose of old, defective batteries in an environmentally
friendly manner in accordance with the relevant legislation.
* No naked flames, such as lighted candles, should be placed near
the apparatus.

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OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER
1. To access the battery compartment, slide the hook at the back of the
transceiver in an upward motion and remove.
2. Slide the back cover of the transceiver in a downward motion to
remove.
3. Insert 3 AAA batteries into the battery compartment, noting polarities.
4. Slide the transceiver back cover and hook back into place.

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5. Press and hold to turn on the device. The unit will beep with the
LCD displaying all symbols for 1 second.
6. Use or to increase or decrease volume, respectively. The VOL
number will show on the LCD accordingly.
7. To turn the device off, press and hold until the unit beeps and
the LCD goes blank.
BASIC FUNCTIONS
NOTE: The battery indicator will flash to indicate low battery power.
PWR
PWR

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NOTE: 1. Use 3 AAA alkaline or rechargeable batteries when operating
this unit. Before charging, study the user manual section on
“Charging Contacts” for further instructions.
2. Reset: At any time if the unit can’t work properly, please take
off the batteries and insert them again.
TALKING INTO TRANSCEIVER
1. Hold down the PTT button and speak into the MIC to transmit
(appears on the LCD). When finished, release the button.
2. The transceiver will automatically play received transmissions.
NOTE: You can only communicate with another radio that is using the
same channel and/or CTCSS code as your radio.
CALL FUNCTION
You can send a ringer sound to all transceivers tuned to the same channel
and / or the CTCSS code as your transceivers by pressing PTT.
1. Push PTT to talk.
2. Press PTT twice in rapid succession to enable the Call Tone function.
3. Confirm selection in MENU mode.
USING THE KEY LOCK
You can lock the buttons on the transceiver to avoid accidentally enabling
the device. To enable/disable key lock, press simultaneously.
The lock symbol will show on the LCD.
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PWR MENU

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AUTO-SQUELCH FUNCTION
Your transceiver has an Auto-Squelch function for hearing weaker, distant
transmissions. You will not hear anything on a channel unless someone
is transmitting nearby on the same channel.
1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds to enable/disable this function.
2. Press MENU to access the Menu Options. The transceiver will then
toggle between the following configurable settings:
SYMBOL SETTING DESCRIPTION
Channel Selects channel for transmission
CTCSS Selects a CTCSS code for the current
channel
VOX Enable/disable voice-activated
transmission
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(big)

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Roger Beep Enable/disable beep heard after the
finish of a received transmission
Key Tone Enable/disable beep when a key on the
transceiver is pressed
Vibrating Enable/disable vibration function
Automatic Enable/disable automatic shut-off after
Power-Off device is idle for 2 hours
NOTE: Press MENU to confirm and move to the next setting. To confirm
the changes but quit the Menu Options, press PTT.
SELECTING A CHANNEL
Select between 40 channels. The transmitter and receiver must be on
the same channel.
1. Press MENU once until the channel number starts flashing on the
LCD.
2. Press and hold or to begin scanning a channel. If a valid signal
is present, the transceiver will pause on the current active channel.
3. Press PTT to stop scanning and exit the menu. Or, press MENU to stop
scanning and go to the next Menu Option.
CTCSS SCANNING
You can activate the channel scan function:
1. Press MENU twice until the CTCSS number starts flashing on the
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2. Press and hold or to begin scanning a CTCSS channel. If a
valid signal is present, the transceiver will pause on the current active
channel.
3. Press PTT to set and store the CTCSS channel, or the transceiver
stores the display setting after 15 seconds. The scan mode will
immediately search for the next CTCSS channel if no button is pressed
after 5 seconds.
4. Press PTT to stop scanning and exit the menu. Or, press MENU to stop
scanning and go to the next Menu Option.
SETTING VOX & BABY MONITOR
This setting automatically detects and transmits your voice through the
selected channel, without needing to push and hold PPT.
1. Press MENU 3 consecutive times until appears on the LCD.
2. Select between 6 levels of VOX by pressing or key.
LCD SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
0 VOX disabled
1 Low sensitivity – only audibly loud voices are
transmitted(useful for noisy environments)

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2 Normal sensitivity – ideal setting for voice-
activated transmission
3 High sensitivity – all detected sounds (including
noise) are transmitted
b1 Low sensitivity – only audibly loud baby voices
are transmitted (useful for noisy environments)
b2 Normal sensitivity – ideal setting for voice-
activated transmission
b3 High sensitivity – all detected baby sounds are
transmitted
3) Press PTT to confirm the VOX/b1/b2/b3 setting.
4) Press PTT again to activate VOX/b1/b2/b3 function.
You can now begin voice transmission.
ROGER BEEP MODE
With Roger Beep, the receiving party hears a beep tone when a message
has been transmitted. This avoids situations where messages are
interrupted during transmission.
1. Press MENU 4 consecutive times until appears on the LCD.
2. Press or to activate /deactivate the Roger Beep function.
KEY TONE
The Key Tone function, if enabled, causes the unit to beep when a
button is pressed.

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1. Press MENU 5 consecutive times until appears on the LCD.
2. Press or to activate/deactivate the Key Tone function.
SILENT ALERT
Enabling the Silent Alert function allows you to be aware of any incoming
calls without needing to turn on any beeping sounds.
1. Press MENU 6 consecutive times until appears on the LCD.
2. Press or key to activate/deactivate the Silent Alert function.
NOTE:
1. If the vibration alert feature is activated, the device will vibrate for 20
seconds.
2 The unit will not vibrate if there is continued transmissions.
3. In order to save energy, the unit will only vibrate again when there is
a gap of 30 seconds in transmission.
APO FUNCTION (AUTOMATIC POWER OFF)
This enables your transceiver to automatically shut itself off (if left idle
for 2 hours) and save battery power.

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1. Press MENU 7 consecutive times until appears on the LCD.
2. Press or key to activate/deactivate the function.
NOTE: Press any button to re-enable the transceiver after automatic
shut-off.
ACCESSORIES
CHARGING CONTACTS
Your TP380 transceiver comes with 2 individual drop-in chargers that
allow you to charge 2 transceivers at the same time using a connector
cable and 1 adaptor, You may also charge each transceiver separately
by an additional charger that comes with the package.
The cradle charger LED lights red during charging, and takes 14 to 16
hours to complete.

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CAUTION:
1. Located inside the transceiver’s battery compartment is a charging
switch, which must be set to “ON” while charging. If alkaline batteries
are used, switch the set to “OFF”. To avoid risk of fire or inquiry, do not
switch to ON when using alkaline batteries. Directly charge Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries by using an optional 1-bay cradle charger.
2. DO NOT link the individual chargers together while using separate
adaptors to charge.
WARNING:
1. To maintain the battery life of your 2-way radios we recommend that
you only charge batteries when needed. Overcharging the batteries
will reduce performance.
2. For best results ensure that the handsets are switched OFF before
charging
APPENDIX
CHANNEL FREQUENCIES
CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHANNEL FREQUENCY
(IN MHZ) (IN MHZ)
01 476.425 21 476.925
02 476.450 22 476.950
03 476.475 23 476.975
04 476.500 24 477.000
05 476.525 25 477.025
06 476.550 26 477.050
07 476.575 27 477.075
08 476.600 28 477.100
09 476.625 29 477.125
10 476.650 30 477.150

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11 476.675 31 477.175
12 476.700 32 477.200
13 476.725 33 477.225
14 476.750 34 477.250
15 476.775 35 477.275
16 476.800 36 477.300
17 476.825 37 477.325
18 476.850 38 477.350
19 476.875 39 477.375
20 476.900 40 477.400
CTCSS PRIVACY CODES
CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHANNEL FREQUENCY
(IN HZ) (IN HZ)
01 67.0 20 131.8
02 71.9 21 136.5
03 74.4 22 141.3
04 77.0 23 146.2
05 79.7 24 151.4
06 82.5 25 156.7
07 85.4 26 162.2
08 88.5 27 167.9
09 91.5 28 173.8
10 94.8 29 179.9
11 97.4 30 186.2
12 100.0 31 192.8
13 103.5 32 203.5
14 107.2 33 210.7
15 110.9 34 218.1

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16 114.8 35 225.7
17 118.8 36 233.6
18 123.0 37 241.8
19 127.3 38 250.3
SPECIFICATIONS
RX Frequency 476.425 - 477.400 MHz
Channels 40
Modulation type FM
Antenna impedance 50 Ohm
Microphone condenser type
Power supply 3 × AAA Alkaline
Sensitivity at 12dB Sinad 0.5mV
Adjacent Channel Rejection 55dB
Audio Squelch Auto
Audio output power 100mW @ 8 Ohm
Audio Distortion 7%
RF Output Power 500 mW @ 4.5VDC
Harmonic emission >= 63dB
Dimensions (HWD) 85 x 52 x 20mm
Weight (without batteries) 73g

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