Uniden PMR446MR-2CK Owner's Manual

PMR446MR-2CK
• 8 PMR Channels • Roger Beep
• 121 Sub Codes • Battery Charger
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code) • Battery Level Meter
• Up to 8 Km Range* • Channel Monitor
• Internal VOX Circuitry • Channel Scan
• 10 Selectable Call Tone Alerts • Keypad Lock
• Backlit LCD Display • DC IN 9V Jack
• Optional Headset Accessories
• Headset Jack
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
PMR446MR-2CK RADIO
CHARGE
1 Antenna 13 Call Indicator
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 14 Scan Indicator
3 Call/Lock Button 15 Channel Indicator
4 Menu/Power key 16 Transmit Indicator
5 Channel Up/Down key 17 Volume Setting Indicator
6 Monitor Key 18 Keypad Lock Indicator
7 Speaker 19 VOX Indicator
8 Headset Jack / DC IN 9V 20 Sub Code Indicator
9 Volume Up/Down key 21 Charging Contacts
10 Microphone
11 Battery Level Meter
12 Receive Indicator
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Congratulations on your purchase of the PMR446.
This lightweight, palm-sized, radio is a
state-of-the-art device, equipped with many
valuable features.
Use it at sporting events, to stay in contact with
family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in
a neighborhood watch for vital communication.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Your package contains:
• Two radios
• Two rechargeable NiMH battery packs
• One AC adapter EU/UK
• One dual charging cradle
• Two belt clips
• This reference guide

INSTALL THE BATTERY

Your radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack.
To install the NiMH battery pack:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Release the battery latch at the bottom of the
radio, and remove the cover.
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
compartment. Be certain to follow the
instructions written on the label on the battery
pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will
prevent the unit from operating.
4) Before placing the battery cover back on the
radio, check the rubber seal around the battery
compartment and the ribbon of the battery pack:
make sure that the seal is in good condition and
that there is no foreign matter under the seal.
5) Replace the battery compartment cover.

USING A HEADSET

You can use an optional headset accessory for more
private communications.
To use a headset, lift the rubber cover from over
the headset jack, then plug in the headset.
Contact your dealer for a headset with correct
jack/wiring.
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 flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery
pack immediately.
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
use the accessories specifically designated for this
product.

CHARGING THE RADIO

Your radio can be charged directly or by using the
supplied charging cradle.
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing
the radio in the charging cradle.
Using the Charging Cradle
1) Connect the AC adapter to DC IN 9V jack and to
a standard AC wall 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 charging.
Charge by Using the 12V DC Cable
1) Connect the optional DC adapter to DC IN 9V
jack of the radio and to a cigarette lighter port.
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
battery indicator stops flashing.
Note:
• DC IN 9V Jack of the radio is for charge only.
Be sure to install the battery before charge.
• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
approved accessories.
• Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
charging.
• Battery must be installed for operation, even from
external power.
• If battery power is low, you cannot operate the
radio even using external power. Allow the
batteries to charge before using. If you try to
transmit while power is low, the radio will
automatically turn off.
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 MENU/ key to turn the
radio ON, and increase the speaker volume by
pressing the VOL key. To decrease the volume,
press the VOL
key.
2) Press and hold the MENU/ key again to turn
the radio OFF.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys
(except for the PTT button and CALL key) is
pressed.
To turn this sound OFF, press and hold CALL/LOCK
while turning ON the radio.
Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.
Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 8 channels and 121 Sub codes you
can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
someone, each of you must be set to the same
channel and Sub code.
To choose a channel:
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode, press
the CH or key to increase or decrease the
channel number displayed.
Choosing a Sub Code
Each of the channels 1-8 may have any one of
the codes, OFF or 1-121 selected. Code oF (OFF)
indicates no Sub code selected and your radio can
receive a signal regardless of the code settings of
the transmitting radio.
1) Press MENU/
key.
2) Press the CH or key to increase or
decrease the code number displayed. You can
also select oF (OFF) at this stage.
3) Press MENU/
key.
Channel Scan Feature
Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows
you to easily scan all 8 channels. When an active
channel is detected, the radio pauses on that
channel until the channel is clear. Then, after a 2
second delay, the radio continues scanning.
Pressing the PTT button will stop the Channel Scan
Feature.
To turn ON channel scan:
Press MENU/ key twice. The scan... icon and
oF(OFF) blink. Press CH key to select on, and then
press MENU/
key. The channel number changes as
the radio rapidly cycles through the channels.
To turn OFF channel scan:
Press the CALL/LOCK , PTT, MENU/
key.
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