Cobra MR HH100 VP EU Owner's Manual page 18

Getting Started
Operating Your Radio
Volume
On-Off Power/Volume Knob
The On-Off Power/Volume knob also controls the speaker
Volume. The Volume adjustment applies only to what you
hear from the speaker and does not affect the Volume of
your outgoing messages, which is controlled by the
circuitry of your radio.
To increase the volume:
1. Turn the On-Off Power/Volume knob clockwise.
To decrease the volume:
1. Turn the On-Off Power/Volume knob anticlockwise.
Power Saver
Power Saver Icon
Your radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery
life. If there are no transmissions within ten seconds, the
radio will automatically switch to Power Save mode and
the Save icon will flash in the LCD. This will not affect the
radio's ability to receive incoming transmissions.
International/Canada/U.S.A. Channel Maps
UIC Button
Three sets of VHF Channel Maps have been established
for marine use internationally, in Canada and in the U.S.A.
Most of the channels are the same for all three maps,
but there are definite differences (see information on
pages 12 – 21). Your radio has all three maps built
Active Channel Map Icon
into it and will operate correctly in whichever area
you choose.
To set your radio for the area
in which you will be using it:
1. From Standby mode, press and hold the UIC button.
The U, I, or C icon will blink on the LCD.
Repeat step 1 to shift to the next channel map(s).
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Getting Started
Operating Your Radio
Channels
Channel Up or Down Buttons
Your radio will receive and transmit VHF signals on
the Channel indicated on the LCD. You can change
the Channel at any time using the Channel Up and
Channel Down buttons.
To change channels:
Currently On Channel 88
1. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button.
If you are on Channel 88, pressing the Channel Up
button will advance to Channel 1. If you are on
Channel 1, pressing the Channel Down button
will advance to Channel 88.
You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down
button for fast advance.
The beep sound will occur only at the first press
of the button and not during fast advance.
If the new channel selected is restricted to low power,
the radio will automatically switch to Low Power mode
and the Low Power icon will appear on the LCD.
If the radio is in the Key Lock mode, the channel will
not change and the three-beep error signal will sound.
Transmit Power Output
Low Power Mode
Your radio can Transmit selectively at
of power. Cobra Electronics Corporation
you maintain the low power setting for short-range
communications, to conserve battery life and to avoid
overpowering nearby stations with your signal. Use the
High Power Mode
high power setting for long-range communications or
when you do not receive a response to a signal sent
at 1 ⁄ watt.
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To toggle between the High
and Low Power modes:
High/Low Power – Lock Button
1. Press the High/Low Power – Lock button.
The LCD will show which mode is in effect.
1 ⁄ or 2 watts
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