Uniden GMR3689-2CK User Manual

GMR3689-2CK/GMR3699-2CK
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR3689-2CK/GMR3699-2CK (General Mobile
Radio Service) waterproof radio. This lightweight,
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels • Power Boost Button for
palm-sized, radio is a state-of-the-art device,
• 142 Privacy Codes (CTCSS Tone Maximum Range
equipped with many valuable features. Use it at
and DCS Code) • All Call
sporting events, to stay in contact with family and
• Up to 36 Mile Range* • Auto Channel Change Call
friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a
• Internal VOX Circuitry • Battery Charger
neighborhood watch for vital communication - even
• Submersible design • Battery Level Meter
• Direct Call • Channel Monitor outside by the pool!
• 143 Group Codes • Channel Scan
• Silent Mode • Group Scan Your radio complies with JIS7 water-resistant
• 10 Selectable Call/Ring Tone Alerts • Keypad Lock standards, which means the radio can be
• Backlit LCD Display • NOAA Emergency /
submerged in 1.0 meters of water for 30
• Roger Beep Weather Channels minutes without damage.
• Vibrate Reminder • Emergency Weather Alert
• The radio will only meet this rating if fully
(GMR3699 Only)
assembled and all rubber seals and the jack
cover is well maintained and correctly fitted. This
means that the Headset plug is not inserted, and
the Headset jack cover and the battery pack are
attached and securely fastened.
• After your radio is submerged in water, you might
notice that the sound is distorted. This is because
there is still water remaining in and around the
speaker and microphone. Just shake the radio to
clear excess water, and the sound should return
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
to normal.
GMR3689-2CK/GMR3699-2CK RADIO
Note: If your radio is exposed to salt water, clean
your radio thoroughly with fresh water, and dry it
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
before turning it on.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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Your package contains two radios, two rechargeable
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NiMH battery packs (#BP38), one AC adapter (#AD-
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19 314), one charging cradle (#RC1282), two belt clips
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and this reference guide. You can operate the unit
21 23 using the rechargeable NiMH battery pack.
To order the following optional accessories, visit our
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8 web site @www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988
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during business hours.
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Use only Uniden accessories.
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6 • NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38
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• Charging Cradle - #RC1282
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• VOX Headset - #ZA-133
• AC Adapter - #AD-314
GMRS LICENSE
The radio operates on the General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) frequencies when using
1 Antenna 13 Microphone
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 14 Speaker Channels 1-7 and channels 15-22. You must
3 Power Boost Button 15 Battery Level Indicator have a GMRS license issued by the Federal
4 Monitor Button 16 Sub Code Indicator
Communications Commission to legally use
5 Channel Up/Down Key 17 Alert Indicator
these channels. For licensing information and
6 Tone/Group Key 18 Group Indicator
application forms, visit the FCC online at: www.
7 D-call Key 19 Receive Indicator
fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at 1-800-
8 Headset Jack 20 VOX Indicator
9 Menu/Power key 21 Call Indicator 418-3676. If you have any questions, you can
10 Volume Up/Down key 22 Channel Indicator contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322. No
11 Enter/Lock Key 23 Missed Call Indicator
license is required for operation on channels
12 Weather/Alert Key 24 Charging Contacts
8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada.
INSTALL THE BATTERY
Using the Charging Cradle
Your radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack.
1) Connect the adapter's plug to DC IN 9V jack of
In order to use Group Mode you need to initialize
the charging cradle and plug the other end into
a couple of settings in your radio:
To install the NiMH battery pack: an AC outlet.
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
1) Make sure the radio is off.
• Set the radio to Group Mode
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
2) Turn the screw holding the battery compartment
• Set a Group Code
the keypad facing forward.
counterclockwise with a screwdriver, and hold
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the • Set a Unit Number
up the battery cover.
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio • Set a "Nickname"
3) Put the NiMH battery pack in the battery
from the charging cradle after charging.
compartment applying the battery contacts to
Setting the Radio to Group Mode
Note:
the lower charge contacts. Be sure to follow the
To set the radio to Group Mode, which enables
instructions written on the battery pack's label.
• Charge time may vary depending on the battery
Direct Call, Auto Channel Change and All Call,
life remaining.
Installing the battery pack incorrectly will prevent press and hold TONE/GROUP for 2 seconds. The
the unit from operating. radio displays GRP and group code.
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
4) Before placing the battery cover back on the charging.
Note: In group mode, you cannot receive
radio, check the rubber seal around the battery
Warrning!:
transmissions from other radios unless they are
compartment and the ribbon of the battery pack:
• The charging cradle is not waterproof. If the
also set to the same channel and group code.
make sure that the seal is in good condition and
charging cradle falls into water, unplug it before
that there is no foreign matter under the seal.
attempting to remove it from the water. Allow the
Setting the Group Code
5) Replace the battery compartment door. Tighten cradle to dry completely before reconnecting the
Set the group code for your radio group from
the screws securely. power.
0-142. Everyone in your group must select the
Note: If the rubber seal appears worn, nicked, or • Wipe off dirt or shake water from your radio
same group code in order to communicate with
dried out, replacement seals are available from before placing in the charging cradle if your
each other.
www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988 during radio is soiled or wet.
1) Tap TONE/GROUP in group mode. Press
business hours.
USING A HEADSET USING THE RADIO
2) Press ENTER/ or TONE/GROUP to return to
You can use a headset (#ZA-133) for more private In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
communications. To use a headset, lift the rubber this reference guide completely before attempting to
Setting the Unit Number
operate the unit.
cover from over the headset jack, then plug in the
Each radio in your group needs to be set to a
headset. Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
unique unit number, from 1-16.
1) Press and hold the MENU/ to turn the radio
Important: Your radio is not submersible or
1) Press MENU/ . Advance through the menu
ON.
waterproof when using a headset jack. When you
2) To change the volume level, press the
remove the headset, be sure to fully press the jack
VO or to increase or decrease the volume
cover into place to restore its waterproof capability.
level then press ENTER/ . 2) Press CH
3) Press and hold the MENU/ to turn the radio
USING THE RADIO BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW
3) Press ENTER/ to continue to the next
OFF.
BATTERY ALERT
Choosing a Channel
This radio has a battery level meter that indicates
Your radio has 22 channels and 142 Privacy codes
the status of the batteries. When the battery level is
Setting Your Nickname
you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
low, the battery level meter icon flashes and
someone, both your radios must be set to the same Your nickname appears on other units' displays
then BATT appears after 30 seconds. Recharge
channel and Privacy code. when you make a All Call or direct call. This is
the NiMH battery pack immediately.
also the name that appears on other radio displays
To choose a channel:
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or when someone wants to make a direct call to you.
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only Press CH or to increase or decrease the When no nickname is set, the unit number
channel number displayed.
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated appears.
for this product.
• To change the channel continuously, press
1) Press MENU/ . Advance through the menu
CHARGING THE RADIO
CH or , then repeatedly press and hold
CH or for more than 1 second.
Your radio includes charging cradle and
rechargeable battery packs. Follow these
Note: Channels 1-7 and 15-22 have a typical range
instructions to recharge the radios in a charging
of up to 36 miles by pressing the Power Boost.
cradle.
HI is displayed when you select a GMRS channel,
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing
and LO is displayed when you select a FRS
the radio in the charging cradle.
channel.
2) Press CH or to select the letter, then To start an auto channel change, on any radio in
SETTING UP GROUP MODE
ENTER/ to advance to the next letter until you the group tap MENU/ . Advance through the
have entered your nickname. menu until CHCX appears, then press ENTER/ .
3) Press MENU/ to confirm the setting and exit The current channel flashes. Use CH
select the target channel. You can check whether
the menu.
the selected channel is clear. Then press D CALL
Using Group Mode or ENTER/ .
Your radio chirps for about 10 seconds while it
Group mode lets you make direct calls to other
sends out the channel change signal. As each
people in your group without alerting the entire
radio receives the channel change signal, it chirps
group and also lets you quickly change everyone in
once, then changes to the new channel.
your group to another channel from a single radio.
Before using group mode, follow the instructions in
To ensure all radios make it to the new channel,
"Setting Up Group Mode" on every radio in your
we recommend you:
group. Then, to record the unit ID and everyone's
nickname in every radio, send a call to "All" from
each radio one time (see "Sending a Direct Call"). • Make sure you are in an open environment,
where the radio will get the best range.
Sending a Direct Call • Optimize range during the channel change
Direct Call lets you call everyone in your group at
signal by raising the radio over your head to
once, or call a single person in your group without
give the best possible height.
anyone else in the group knowing. It is like a
• Do a "roll call" on the new channel after the
"speed dial" directly to the person(s) you want to
move to be sure no one was left behind. If you
talk to.
missed someone, return to the previous channel
and issue the signal again.
To call everyone in your group, press D CALL in
group mode. The radio flashes ALL. Then, press
D CALL or ENTER/ . Everyone in your group
receives a call "chirp" for about 3 seconds. When
the chirp ends, begin your conversation.
CH or to select the group number.
Use the radio in standard (not group) mode when
Note: When you make a direct call to "all," your
normal operation.
you need to be able to communicate with radios
radio also sends out your nickname or ID so that it
that do not have the group feature.
will show up in the call list for everyone in your
group.
Choosing a Privacy Code
You can select a Privacy Code from 1-142 for each
To call one person in your group, without having
other people know, press D CALL in group mode. channel. oFF (OFF) indicates no Privacy code
Then, use CH or to select the person you selected and your radio can receive a signal
until UNIT appears, and then press ENTER/ .
regardless of the code settings of the transmitting
want to call and press D CALL or ENTER/ . Your
The current unit number flashes.
radio.
radio sounds tones for 3 seconds as it sends the
or to select the desired unit
call. When the selected person answers, you can
number.
begin your conversation. You can silence the call 1) Press TONE/GROUP. The Privacy code
tones at any time by pressing PTT or Power indicator flashes.
section.
2) Press CH
boost.
code. You can also select oFF.
Your conversation remains private between you 3) Press ENTER/
and the person you called until 15 seconds after normal operation.
your last conversation. Then, your radio
Note: Only tones 1-38 are standard across radio
automatically exits private mode.
brands. Other settings might differ from brand to
Automatically Changing Channels brand. See the specifications for the specific tones
used for each setting.
Auto Channel Change lets you easily coordinate a
channel change for everyone in your group. You
might want to do this when you find you are getting Channel Scan Feature
a lot of interference on your current channel. Or,
Your radio has a channel scan feature that lets you
until UNIT appears, and then press ENTER/ .
you can use this feature to change from a low- easily scan all 22 channels. When an active
The current unit number flashes, then tap
power channel (8-14) to one of the high-powered channel is detected, the radio pauses on that
ENTER/ . The radio displays n - - - - (or your
channels (1-7, 15-22) if you need more range (or to channel until the channel is clear. Then after a
current nickname) with the first place in the
a low-power channel if you need longer battery
2-second delay, the radio resumes scanning.
nickname flashing.
life). Pressing PTT or Power boost while the scan is
paused on a channel lets you transmit on that
channel.
To turn on channel scan: Navigating through the Normal Menu
Press MENU/ . The radio displays SCAN, and To access the advanced features of your radio has
then press ENTER/ .The channel number a Menu function. In order to use Auto Channel
or to Change, you need to set your radio to Group
changes as the radio rapidly cycles through the
Mode.
channels.
To turn off channel scan:
Scan
Mode
Press MENU/ , PTT, Power boost, D CALL or
WX/ALERT.
Start
Talking on Your Radio
Scanning
To talk to others using the radio:
Beep
1) Press and hold PTT or Power boost and speak Tone
in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away
from the microphone. While you transmit, TXHI
or TXLO appears on the display according to ON-OFF
the type of channel. To avoid cutting off the first
part of your transmission, pause slightly after
pressing PTT or Power boost before you start
talking.
2) When you finish speaking, release PTT or
Power boost. You can now receive incoming
calls. While receiving, RX appears on the 1) To enter the menu, press MENU/ .
display.
2) Additional presses of MENU/ advances you
through the menu. After the last menu item, the
Note:
radio exits to the previous mode.
• When you press Power boost, BOOS appear on
3) Other ways to exit the Menu function are:
USING THE RADIO IN STANDARD MODE
the display. The radio transmits at maximum
a. Press PTT, Power boost, MON, D CALL,
power when a GMRS channel is selected. WX/ALERT or TONE/GROUP.
• If Power boost, PTT or VOX is continuously b. Wait 10 seconds until the radio automatically
returns to the previous mode.
used, 1 minute after you start using the feature
the transmission stops and you hear a timeout
Setting Silent Mode
error tone.
When you turn on the silent mode, all incoming
calls are muted: the radio flashes the display
Monitor Mode Feature
backlight, the channel indicator, SLNT and CALL
Your radio lets you listen for weak signals on the
to alert you to an incoming call. If you do not
current channel at the press of a key.
respond to the call within 15 seconds, the backlight
turns off. The GMR3699 will also vibrate to remind
To turn on the Monitor Mode:
you that you missed a call. Silent mode is disabled
for 15 seconds when you transmit, receive, or
• For brief listening, press MON. MON appears
press any other button.
and RX flashes.
or to increase or decrease the
• Press and hold MON for 2 seconds until two
To set the silent mode:
or TONE/GROUP to return to beeps sound for continuous listening. The
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until
receiver circuit stays open, so you hear both the
the SLNT appears, then press ENTER/ . The
noise and weak signals.
current setting flashes.
2) Press CH
To turn off Monitor Mode:
Press MON to return to the previous mode. MON
Note: To prevent unwanted silent alerts, be sure to
and RX disappear.
use a Privacy code or group code whenever you
use the Silent mode feature.
You can hear the received voice when you turn on
channel scan and an active channel is detected
even during silent mode.
Missed Call Alerts
If you receive an incoming call while silent mode is
on and do not respond, the radio will turn on the
Missed Call icon. If you are using the Group Mode,
the radio will also indicate the person who made the
call.
The GMR3699 will additionally remind you of a
missed call by vibrating every minute after the call
for 3 minutes.
Auto
Silent VOX
Channel
Mode Level
Change Voice Operated Transmission
Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice
Channel
OFF, 1-5 Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for
ON-OFF
Change
automatic voice transmissions. The VOX feature is
designed to be used with a headset with a
Roger Unit Call microphone. Transmission is initiated by speaking
Beep Setting Tone
into the remote microphone instead of pushing the
PTT and Power boost button.
Setting
ON-OFF Unit 1-10
Number To select the VOX level:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the VOX appears on the display, then press
Setting
Nickname
ENTER/ . The current level (OFF, 1-5) flashes.
Level oF (OFF) disables VOX, while levels 1-5
set the sensitivity of the VOX circuit.
2) Press either the CH or key to the desired
VOX sensitivity level, then press ENTER/ . 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.
Transmitting a Call Tone
Your radio is equipped with 10 selectable call tones
that are transmitted when you press D CALL in
standard mode. The selected tone will be also heard
when someone places a direct call to you.
To select a call tone:
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until
CALL appears, then press ENTER/ . The
current call tone number (1-10) flashes.
2) Press CH or to increase or decrease the
number to the desired call tone. Each tone will be
heard through the speaker. Then press ENTER/ .
To transmit the selected call tone, press D CALL.
The selected tone is transmitted for a fixed length of
time. Call Tone is cancelled if you press PTT or
Power boost.
to display on, then press ENTER/ .
Roger Beep
Roger beep is a beep that is sent to notify the end
of transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).
You can hear the roger beep can be heard through
the speaker when both roger beep and Beep Tone
are on. When roger beep is on and Beep Tone is
off, you do not hear the roger beep, but it is
transmitted to your party.
To adjusting the roger beep, enter MENU/ .
Advance through the menu until RGR appears, then
press ENTER/ . The current setting flashes.