Binatone MR650 User Manual

Scanning channels
When the SCAN function is turned on, the handset will
continuously scan through all eight channels until it finds one
on which another user is transmitting.
1 Press the S (Scan) button
SCAN appears on the display, and the channel number
changes continuously. You can press the S (Scan)
button again at any point to stop scanning.
When the handset detects an active channel, it will
pause on that channel. Then ...
2 Press EITHER
the ENTER button to set this as the current channel
the TALK button to transmit on this channel
the MONI button to monitor this channel (press
again to continue scanning)
the or button to continue scanning
Monitoring two channels at once (Dual Watch)
1 Press the MENU button FOUR times
DW appears on the display, as well as the currently
selected channel.
2 Press the or button to select a second channel
The display switches backwards and forwards between
the two channels. Any existing sub-channel setting for
either channel will be retained. If the handset detects a
signal on either channel, it will stop and receive it.
OR, to monitor for weak signals on the channel
currently shown:
3 Press the MONI button (to stop monitoring, press
the MONI button again)
To end Dual Watch mode
4 Press the TALK, CALL or ENTER button
Locking the buttons
With the buttons locked, you can transmit (TALK), receive or
monitor (MONI) the current channel. But you can't change the
volume ( ) or use the MENU button.
To lock the buttons:
Press and hold the ENTER button until appears
on the display
To unlock the buttons:
Press and hold the ENTER button until disappears
from the display
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Using a hands-free kit (headset)
You can plug a hands-free kit (not supplied as standard) into
the socket on the top of your MR650 handset. With a hands-
free kit, you may wish to transmit in VOX mode; but if you find
that this doesn't work very well, you can turn the VOX
sensitivity off and press the TALK button to transmit, as
normal.
If you'd like to buy the optional hands-free kit, phone the
Binatone Help Line on 01325 304 473.
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Cleaning and care
To clean your MR650, use a soft cloth dampened with water.
Do not use cleaners or solvents, which may cause damage
not covered by the guarantee.
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Technical specification
Operating frequency 446.00625 to 446.09375 MHz
(eight channels)
Channel spacing 12.5 KHz
Output power 0.5 W
Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz)
1 446.00625 5 446.05625
2 446.01875 6 446.06875
3 446.03125 7 446.08125
4 446.04375 8 446.09375
6 Guarantee and service
The Binatone MR650 is guaranteed for 12 months
from the date of purchase. The Guarantee does not
cover damage by misuse or negligence, or by excessive
voltages — for example, faults on the telephone line, or
lightning.
If you think your MR650 has developed a fault, please
return it to the shop where you bought it.
7 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause solution
No power Batteries are low or not fitted correctly
check; replace batteries if necessary
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Handset is not switched on check
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Weak reception/ Batteries are low or not fitted correctly
no reception/
Other user is not within range check
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'noisy' reception
Handsets are not tuned to the same channel
check
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Noisy reception is more likely when using high
numbered sub-channels try using a lower-
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numbered sub-channel, agreeing it with the
rest of your group first
Volume level is too low increase the volume
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Speak in a normal voice, 5–8 cm
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(2–3 inches) away from the microphone
Local conditions are impairing reception
move to a different location, away from
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obstructions and as high as possible
You're wearing the handset too close to your
body move the handset
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Other user is not transmitting e check
Other user is too close check
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There's interference from other users on the
same channel agree to use a different
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channel
Cannot change Handset is locked check
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channels
Batteries are low or not fitted correctly
In VOX mode, Background noise is high move to a
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the handset quieter place
transmits all
VOX sensitivity is too high set it to a lower
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the time
level
In VOX mode, VOX sensitivity is too low set it to a higher
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the handset level
doesn't transmit
Speak in a louder voice, nearer to the
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microphone
Cannot charge Make sure the mains power lead is firmly
the batteries plugged into the charger.
Make sure the mains power adapter is plugged
in, and that mains power is switched on at the
socket.
Make sure the handset is correctly in place in
the charging cradle, with its battery compart-
ment cover locked shut.
Use only battery pack, as supplied with
the unit.
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MR650
Personal Mobile Radio (PMR)
with twin charger
User Guide
Socket for hands-
Indicator light
free kit (headset)*
RED when you're
– under the hinged
transmitting; GREEN
when you're receiving cover
Microphone
TALK button
Press and hold while
S (Scan) button
you're transmitting
Press to scan for
ON/OFF button
an active channel
C (Call) button
MENU button
Press to send
Press to change channels
Ring tone to
and sub-channels, and
other handsets
to switch between
modes ENTER button
Press to switch the
MONI (monitor)
backlight on and off.
button
Press and hold to
Press to check for
lock and unlock the
signals on the current
buttons.
channel
Press to confirm
UP and DOWN buttons settings
Press to change the speaker
volume.
Press after the MENU button * A hands-free kit is not supplied
to change channels as standard
What's on the display
DW
Channel number (1 to 8)
VOX
BUSY SCAN
Sub-channel number (0 to 38)
Battery charge level — when this shows
(low), recharge the batteries.
Dual Watch — shown when you're
DW
monitoring two channels at once.
Shown when the buttons are locked.
Shown when the handset is in VOX
VOX
(voice-activated) mode.
BUSY Shown when you're receiving a signal.
SCAN Shown when the handset is scanning all
channels.
Volume level