Uniden PMR845-2CK User manual

PMR845-2CK
Owner’s Manual
Features
• 8 PMR Channels
• 38 CTCSS Codes
• Up to 8 km Range*
• Internal VOX Circuitry
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts
• Backlit LCD Display
• Headset Jack for Optional Headset
• Roger Beep
• Battery Charger
• Battery Level Meter
• Channel Monitor
• Channel Scan
• Keypad Lock
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or
topographical conditions.
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Contents
Control and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Install the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Battery Level and Low Battery Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the Charging Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume . . . . .6
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Navigating through the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Choosing a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Choosing a CTCSS Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Talking on Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Voice Operated Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Baby Monitor Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Transmitting a Call Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Channel Scan Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Priority Channel Scan Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Automatic Power Save Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
LCD Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Monitor Mode Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Roger Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Warranty & Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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CONTENTS
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CONTROL AND FUNCTIONS
1 Antenna
2PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3MON (Monitor) Key
4CALL Key
5PRI/BABY (Priority/Baby) Key
6CH/SCAN (Channel/Scan) Key
7 Speaker
8 Headset Jack (Headset is
optional and not included)
9▲(Volume/Channel up) Key
10 SEL/ (Select/Power) Key
11 Microphone
12 ▼(Volume/Channel down) Key
13 Battery Level Meter
14 Priority Channel Indicator
15 Scan Indicator
16 Channel Indicator
17 Baby Monitor Indicator
18 Keypad Lock Indicator
19 Call Indicator
20 Transmit/Receive Indicator
21 CTCSS Indicator
22 Volume Setting Indicator
23 VOX Indicator
24 Volume Level Indicator
25 Charging LEDs
PMR845-2CK RADIO
Control and Functions
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PACKAGE CONTENTS / INSTALL THE BATTERY
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden PMR845-2CK
(Private Mobile Radio) radio. This product is a lightweight,
palm-sized radio. Use it at sporting events to stay in contact
with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a
neighborhood watch for vital communication. This compact,
state-of-the-art device is equipped with many features.
Package Contents
Your package contains two PMR845-2CK radios, two
rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BT482), AC adapter
(#AD654), Charging cradle (#CHG845), two belt clips
(#CLP845) and this reference guide. You may operate the unit
using the rechargeable NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline
batteries (not included). The following optional accessories
may be purchased from www.withandwithoutwires.co.uk or
call 0870-2405522. Use only Uniden accessories.
•NiMH Battery Pack - #BT482 •Charging Cradle - #CHG845
•Headset - #ZA130
Install the Battery
Your PMR845-2CK radio uses the NiMH
battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries
(not included).
To install the NiMH battery pack:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab
at the bottom of the compartment door, allowing the door
to be removed.
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
compartment. Be certain to follow the instruction written on
the label on the battery pack. Installing the battery pack
incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
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BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY ALERT / USING THE CHARGING CRADLE
Battery Level and Low Battery Alert
This unit has a battery level meter on the
display to indicate the status of the
batteries. When the battery in the unit is
low, the battery level meter icon
will flash. Recharge the NiMH battery
pack immediately or if you are using the
alkaline batteries, you must replace the
alkaline batteries in order to continue using the radio.
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or property
damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden
accessories specifically designated for this product.
Using the Charging Cradle
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two PMR845-
2CK radios can be charged by using the charging cradle.
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing the radio
in the charging cradle. Otherwise the battery level meter
icon won’t indicate properly.
1) Connect the AC adapter to DC IN 9V and to a standard
electrical outlet.
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop, and place
the radio in the charging cradle with the keypad facing
forward.
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the battery
pack for 16 hours and remove the radio from the charging
cradle after charge.
Note: The charge indicator LEDs will remain on as long as
the radios are left in the charger.
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USING THE RADIO
Using the Radio
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this
reference guide completely before attempting to operate the
unit.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
1) Press and hold the SEL/ key to
turn the radio ON, and increase the
volume by pressing the ▲key. To
decrease the volume, press the ▼
key.
2) Press and hold the SEL/ key again
to turn the radio OFF.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one
of the buttons or keys (except for the
PTT button and CALL key) is pressed.
To turn this sound OFF, press and hold
the CALL key while turning the radio
ON. Repeat this step to turn the sound
ON.
Navigating through the Menu
To access the advanced features of the
PMR845-2CK, your radio has a Menu
function.
1) To enter the Menu, press the SEL/
key.
2) Additional presses of the SEL/ key will advance you
through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" operating mode.
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
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Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 8 channels and 38
CTCSS codes you can use to talk to
others. In order to speak to someone,
each of you must set to the same
channel and CTCSS code.
To choose a channel:
With the radio in "Normal" operating
mode, press the CH/SCAN key and then
press the ▲or ▼key to increase or
decrease the channel number displayed.
Choosing a CTCSS Code
Allocating CTCSS codes to your handsets will help to reduce
interference but remember that handsets which have different
CTCSS codes set will not be able to communicate with each
other. Each of the channels 1-8 may have any one of the
codes, OFF or 1-38 selected. Code 00 (OFF) indicates no
CTCSS code selected and your radio can receive a signal
regardless of the code settings of the transmitting radio.
1) Enter the Menu. The CTCSS code on the LCD display will
blink.
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a. Press and hold the SEL/ key again.
b. Press the PTT button, MON, CALL or CH/SCAN key.
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to
"Normal" mode.
Normal NormalCTCSS VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock
1-5
OFF, 1-38 OFF, 1-3
ON-OFF
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2) Press the ▲or ▼key to increase or
decrease the code number displayed.
You can also select 00 (OFF) at this
stage.
3) Exit the Menu.
Talking on Your Radio
To talk to others using the radio:
1) Press and hold the PTT button and
speak in a clear, normal voice about
5-8 cms away from the microphone.
While you are transmitting, the
icon will appear on the display. To
avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause
slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start
talking.
2) When you have finished speaking, release the PTT button.
You can now receive incoming calls. While receiving, the
icon will appear on the display.
Voice Operated Transmission
Your PMR845-2CK radio is equipped with a user selectable
Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for
automatic voice transmissions. The VOX feature is designed
for handsfree purpose. Transmission is initiated by speaking
into the microphone of radio or headset (headset is not
included) instead of pushing the PTT button.
To select the VOX level:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the
Menu until the VOX icon blinks on
the display. The current level (OFF,
1-3) will also blink. Level oF (OFF)
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disables VOX, while levels -set the sensitivity of the
VOX circuit.
2) Press either the ▲or ▼key to the desired VOX sensitivity
level. Use level 1 for increased sensitivity to voice in
normally quiet environments, and use a higher level to
reduce undesired activation in very noisy environments.
3) Exit the Menu.
Baby Monitor Feature
You can use one of your PMR845-2CK radios as a Baby
Monitor and use the other radio to listen in and keep a check
on the noise levels in the baby's room. When you set the
Baby Monitor feature, the monitoring radio will detect
voices/noises (according to the sensitivity level you set) and
transmit back to the listening radio without pushing the PTT
button. The monitoring radio is not able to receive
transmissions in this mode.
To turn the Baby Monitor ON:
1) Press and hold the PRI/BABY key
for 2 seconds. The BABY icon will
blink. The current level ( -) will
also blink on the display.
2) Press either the ▲or ▼key to the
desired Baby Monitor sensitivity level. Use level 1 for
increased sensitivity to voice in normally quiet
environments, and use a higher level to reduce undesired
activation in very noisy environments.
3) To confirm the setting, press the SEL/ key.
To turn the Baby Monitor OFF:
Press and hold the PRI/BABY key for 2 seconds. Or turn the
radio OFF and then ON again.
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Transmitting a Call Tone
Your PMR845-2CK radio is equipped with 5 selectable call
tones that will be transmitted when the CALL key is pressed.
To select a call tone:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the
Menu until the CALL icon blinks on
the display. The current call tone
number ( -) will also blink.
2) Press the ▲or ▼key to increase or
decrease the number to the desired
call tone. Each tone will be heard through the speaker.
3) Exit the Menu.
To transmit the selected call tone, press
the CALL key. The selected tone will
automatically be transmitted for a fixed
length of time. Call Tone will be
cancelled when the PTT button is
pressed.
Channel Scan Feature
Your PMR845-2CK radio has a channel scan feature that
allows you to easily scan all 8 channels. When an active
channel is detected, the radio will pause on that channel until
the channel is clear. Then after a 2 second pause, the radio
will continue scanning. Pressing the PTT button while the scan
is paused on a channel will allow you to transmit on that
channel.
To turn the channel scan ON:
Press and hold the CH/SCAN key until
the SCAN icon is displayed. The channel
number on the display will change as the
radio rapidly cycles through the
channels.
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