Oregon Scientific TP391 User manual

Pair of PMR446 Two-Way
Personal Radios
Model: TP391
USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
Introduction............................................................................................. 1
Key Features ........................................................................................... 1
Front view............................................................................................... 1
Back view............................................................................................... 3
LCD display symbols ............................................................................. 4
Safety and Care Instructions................................................................. 5
Safety precautions ................................................................................. 5
Caring for this product............................................................................ 5
Caution................................................................................................... 5
Getting Started........................................................................................ 6
Power..................................................................................................... 6
Turn the unit ON/OFF ............................................................................ 7
Volume ................................................................................................... 8
Reset...................................................................................................... 8
Talk to another transceiver..................................................................... 8
Page another transceiver....................................................................... 8
Keypad lock ........................................................................................... 9
Menu Options.......................................................................................... 9
Select a channel or CTCSS ................................................................. 10
Call tone................................................................................................11
VOX level / voice delay time .................................................................11
Roger beep .......................................................................................... 12
Dual watch (DW).................................................................................. 13
Scan for a Channel / CTCSS................................................................ 13
Reset...................................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 14
 Specications ....................................................................................... 15
AboutOregonScientic....................................................................... 16
EU-Declaration of conformity.............................................................. 16
PAIR OF PMR446 TWO WAY PERSONAL RADIOS
MODEL: TP391
USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientic™ TP391as 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 malls, amusement
parks, sports events, beaches, forests and so on. You can also use it as a
vital communications tool in a neighborhood watch.
The transceiver has 8 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.
Please note that the use of this item is subject to applicable regulations of
the country where used.
KEY FEATURES
FRONT VIEW
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NO. DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
0 Antenna Receives and transmits signals
1 LED indicator Lights up red when transmitting a signal
2 Auto scans for available channel / Monitors
current channel for activity
3 Scrolls through menu options / Locks and
unlocks the keypad
4 Speaker Generates audible sound
5 Connection Slot pins into a desktop charger docking
pins station (docking station not included)
6 Microphone Picks up voice sounds
7 Headset jack / Allows use of headset for hands-free
charger jack communication or use of AC adapter for
charging
8 Push to talk / Conrms selection in Menu Mode
9 Increase volume / Select Channel, CTCSS,
Call Tone, Mic / VOX level in Menu Mode
10 Decrease volume / Select Channel, CTCSS,
Call Tone, Mic / VOX level in Menu Mode
11 Press to turn the unit on or off
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BACK VIEW
NO. DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
1 Battery door Remove to access battery compartment
2 Battery Uses lithium 3.7V-720mAh rechargeable
compartment battery
3 Sends call tone to other users of the same
frequency
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LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS
SYMBOL FUNCTION
Channel number: Select between 8 channels
CTCSS code: Adjust to minimize interference problems
Dual Watch: Monitor 2 channels simultaneously
Battery indicator: Provides battery status during operation
Call tone: Page another user
Keypad lock: Locks keypad to prevent accidental button
activation
Auto-scan: Unit is scanning Channels or CTCSS
VOX: Voice activation system
(big)
(small)
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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 benet 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 qualied 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 re 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.
* See additional battery warnings in the “Power” section of the user
manual.
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* Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of
such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
* No naked ames, such as lighted candles, should be placed near the
apparatus.
* To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this application to rain
or moisture.
GETTING STARTED
POWER
To insert the batteries:
1. Slide the battery door open.
2. Insert the lithium battery into the battery compartment, making sure
the polarities (+ and –) match.
3. Slide the back cover and clip into place.
WARNING: There is a danger in which incorrectly placing the battery can
cause an explosion. Always make sure the radio is switched off before
installing or changing the battery. Replace only with the same or equipment
type. Use ONLY with lithium 3.7V 720mAH rechargeable battery. Contact
your local retailer for more information.
NOTE: will ash to indicate low battery power.
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To charge the battery using the AC adapter:
Charge the battery for 12 hours on the rst charge. After that, it should take 3
or less hours to charge. The LCD backlight will be turned on when charging.
The LED indicator will be turned on when battery is full.
NOTE:
1. To maintain the battery life of your two-way transceiver it is
recommended that you only charge the battery when needed.
Overcharging the battery will reduce performance.
2. For best results ensure that the unit is turned off before charging.
3. Remove batteries before storing your radio for extended periods.
Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to
your radio.
TURN THE UNIT ON / OFF
To turn the unit ON or OFF:
Press and hold until you hear a beep and the LCD display appears
or disappears.
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VOLUME
To change the volume level:
Use or to increase or decrease volume.
RESET
To reset the unit:
Remove the batteries for two minutes and insert them again.
TALK TO ANOTHER TRANSCEIVER
For best transmission speak about 5 cm away from the radio and leave a
short pause before speaking once you have pressed .
To talk to another transceiver:
1. Press and hold to check if the channel is free.
2. Press and hold and speak into the microphone to transmit.
When nished, release the button. The transceiver will automatically
play received transmissions.
3. Release once you have nished speaking to allow other
radios to respond.
NOTE: You can only communicate with another transceiver that is on the
same channel and using the same CTCSS code as your transceiver.
PAGE ANOTHER TRANSCEIVER
To page all transceivers tuned to the same channel:
Press .
NOTE: The call tone will be heard from your device and from the receiving
party’s unit at the same time.
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