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2. Charging the battery pack
Shown when you are receiving the signal
1. Connect the main power
Dual watch - shown when you are monitoring two
lead to the charger socket.
channels at once
Shown when the unit is in VOX (voice activated
mode)
2. Plug the mains adaptor
Shown when the unit is scanning all channels
into a 230V AC, 50Hz main
socket with the switch on the
Shown when the buttons are locked
socket set to OFF.
Volume level
3. Then switch on the main socket.
1. Fitting the Battery pack
4. Place the handsets in the charging cradle.
Your TW40Z includes a rechargeable battery pack for each
handset. DO NOT REMOVE THE SLEEVE FROM THE
BATTERY PACK.
The PMR must be charged using the mains adaptor provided.
Using any other adaptor will result in non-compliance with
En6OO65 and will invalidate any approval/warranty for this
product.
To remove the belt clip
It is easier to fit the batteries without the belt clip in place.
Pull the tab forward (away from the handset) to
It takes about 10 hours to recharge the battery fully if they've become completely run
release the belt clip. Then lift the belt clip off.
down. New battery take up to 12 hours to charge fully.
The charge light comes on when a handset is put on charge.
To fit the batteries
Battery Meter
1. Slide down the battery
compartment cover.
The battery meter is located in the lower left side of the LCD panel.
These indicate the amount of power available. As the power is used the bars will
disappear. When the battery level reaches its minimum level, the handset will emit two
beep tones and automatically turn OFF the power.
2. Insert the battery pack
making certain that the
arrow is showing and
pointing towards the top
of the handset.
Battery life
The TW40Z has a built in power saver feature to make the batteries last longer. But when
you are not using the TW40Z, it's better to switch it off to save the battery power.
3. Replace the cover.
Important - Read these Safety
Warning notes before charging
the battery pack.
To fit the belt clip
Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely locked in place when you
Slide the belt clip down into the slot until it clicks into place.
are charging the battery pack.
Disposed of used batteries safely and in a way that will not harm the
environment - never try to burn them or put them anywhere, they could get burnt or
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punctured.
Before using this unit
Please remove the clear film label from the LCD screen by pulling the tab.
3. Using the Personal Mobile Radio (PMR)
Volume control
Transmitting range
The talk range depends on environmental and terrain. It will be greatest (up to about 3km
or 1 3/4 miles) in wide open spaces, without obstructions such as hills or buildings. Don't
try to use two PMR handsets which are less than 1.5m (5 feet) apart. lf you do, you may
get interference.
! PMR446 is an open-license band - always identify yourself when transmitting, as other
people may be communicating on the same channel.
Changing the channels and sub-channels
Your PMR has eight channels, numbered 1 to 8. To communicate with other PMR users
Effective Range
within range, you must ali have your PMR tuned to the same channel.
The Transmission range of the product is wholly dependent on the environment or
terrain in which it is being used, the following diagram attempts to guide the user on the
sort of performance to expect in everyday use.
Signal Strength
Optimum (open area) (1)
Medium ground based obstruction (2)
Each channel also has 38 sub-channels (Sometimes called CTCSS Codes) let ting you
set up groups of users within the same channels, for more private communication. If you
have set sub-channel, you can communicate only with other users tuned to the same
Heavily built up area (3)
channel and sub-channel.
Range Slope
Range (Km)
To turn the sub-channel function off, simply set the sub-channel to 0 (zero).Then you
can communicate with any PMR user on the same channel who also turned off
sub-channel operation(or whose PMR does not have the feature).
Range Check
The transmission range will be affected as shown in the diagram above. The transmit
ting range typical values for different environment conditions will be (1) 3km (2)
1.5km (3) 750m. It should be remembered that these are only guide values as actual
achieved distances will be dependent on the environment and terrain.
Important safety warning
• If you are using a head set, to protect your hearing, do not turn the volume to the
highest level .
• To reduce radio frequency exposure when you're using your by TW40Z , hold the
Transmitting and Receiving
handset at least 5cm (2inches) from your face.
• Never use your PMR outdoors in a thunderstorm.
!
PMR transmission is 'one way-at-a-time' - while you are speaking, you cannot
• Don't use your PMR in the rain.
receive a transmission.
If your PMR becomes wet, turn it off and remove the battery pack. Dry the battery
!
PMR is an open-license band - always identify yourself when transmitting, as other
compartment and leave the battery cover off for a few hours.
people may be communicating on the same channel.
Don't use the PMR until it is completely dry.
• Keep the PMR out of the reach of babies and young children.
To speak to another PMR user:
To switch your PMR ON & OF F
To switch the PMR ON, press & hold the ON/OFF button until the Channel
number is displayed & you hear a beep.
To listen to another PMR user:
To switch the PMR OFF
Press and hold the ON/OFF but ton until the channel display goes off.
Make sure you are not pressing the PTT button Receiving symbol (
the display when the other person is speaking. Don't try to transmit until they have
finished.
You hear a musical tone each time to confirm.
Monitoring the current channel
Normally Your PMR will not pick up very weak signais. But you can monitor the
current channel for ali sounds.
To adjust the loudspeaker volume.
Press the
or
button.
To activate the monitoring feature
The volume level is shown by the bars on the display. You can change the
volume either While you're using your PMR handset, or while the handset
Press the MENU and
is idle (switched on but not in Use).
Your handset will pick up any signals on the current channel, including
background noise.
Press the MENU button to stop monitoring.
VOX (voice activated transmission) mode
Press the MENU button once.
The current channel number flashes on the display.
In VOX mode your PMR will transmit whenever it detects your Voice (or other noise)
without the PTT button having to be pressed. It will transmit for 2 seconds even if you
Press the
or
buttons to go to the channel you want.
stop talking.
The level of VOX sensitivity is shown by numbers on the display. At the highest level
Press the PTT button to confirm the channel setting.
(level 3) , the handset will pickup softer noise (including background noise); at the
lowest level, it will pick up only quite loud noise.
For more discretion, you may use a handsfree kit (included). Plug the
handsfree kit's socket into Mic/Spk jack.
To turn VOX mode ON and OFF:
Press MENU button three times.
The VOX icon is displayed and
Press the MENU button twice
The current sub-channel number flashes on the display.
Press the
button to set the level of sensitivity (3 maximum).
If you press the
Press the
or
button to go to the sub-channel you want.
off.
Press the PTT button to confirm the sub-channel setting.
Press the PTT button to confirm the set ting.
As long as the handset is in VOX mode, VOX is shown steadily on the
display.
Ring tone
You can send ring tone to other handsets within range and tuned to the same channel,
(and sub-channel if applicable), to alert them you want to communicate with them.
Press and release the CALL button.
You can hear ring tone for about two seconds, while the transmitting
Press and hold the PTT button so that the Transmitting symbol (
)
symbol (
) appears on the LCD panel.
appear on the LCD panel.
Any other PMR handset within the range and tuned to the same channel
Speak clearly into the microphone, in a normal tone - don't shout.
will hear Ring tone, and may decide to transmit to you.
When you're finished speaking, release the PTT button.
Setting Call-Ring tones
Press the Menu button 4 times.
The unit will enter Call-Ring set ting mode. The LCD will display
is flashing.
) is shown on
Press the
or
button to change the Call-Ring tone.
(5 different tones), the different Call-Ring tone can be heard during
changing.
Press the PTT button to confirm your setting after you select your
desired Call-Tone.
buttons at the same time.
Setting Call-Ring off
When you send a Cali Ring you also hear it on your handset. If you do not want to
hear it, follow the procedure below.
Press the MENU button 4 times, the unit enters Call-Ring setting mode.
Press the
or
buttons until you see
Press the PTT button to confirm your setting.
Roger Beep ON/OFF setting
The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button
is released. It lets the other person know that you have finished talking and you are now
in receiver mode.
To enable or disable the Roger Beep tone
Press the MENU button Five times until the
screen.
OF
flashes on the LCD panel.
Press the
or
buttons to enable (
'OFF'
disable (
will appear on the display) the roger tone.
button until OF appears on the display, VOX is turned
Press the PTT button to confirm the set ting.
Key tone ON/OFF setting
This feature allows the PMR unit to sound a confirmation tone whenever keys are
pressed.
To turn the Key-Tone ON or OFF
Press the MENU button Six times. The
Press the
or
buttons to enable (
disable (
'OFF'
will appear on the LCD) the key tone feature.
Press PTT button to confirm your setting.
CA
while 1
DuaI Watch - Monitor the current channel plus one other at the same time
Press the MENU button 7 times.
DCM appears on the display while
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on the display.
flashing on the LCD
'ON'
will appear on the display) or
icon flashes on the display.
'ON'
will appear on the LCD) or
'OFF '
is flashing.
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