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Ocean Reef GSM MERCURY Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 PRODUCTS SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4 - PTT/MIC 5 - FUNCTIONING SCHEME 6 - ANTENNA 7 - BATTERY COMPARTMENT 8 - MOUNTING THE GSM MERCURY ON THE EXTENDER FRAME 9 - BLUE-MIC MICROPHONE 10 - REPLACING THE BLUE-MIC 11 - REPLACING THE BATTERY 12 - CHECKING BEFORE USE...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1 - INTRODUCTION For more than 75 years, OCEAN REEF has been involved in the underwater diving industry. We have contributed much to this industry, from fins and snorkels to the most modern systems of underwater communication. Through the spirit of intrepid pioneers, brilliant inventors, passionate divers, and dynamic entrepreneurs, OCEAN REEF has been able to turn dreams into reality in the underwater world.

  • Page 4: General Warnings / Owner's Responsibilities

    OCEAN REEF terms of sales and delivery. In order to maintain the warranty, service and routine maintenance of the products must be performed by the end user as indicated by OCEAN REEF and described in chapter 8 MAINTENANCE, CLEANING AND STORAGE.
  • Page 5 NEVER wash any part of the communication unit with anything else than fresh water and the compartments opened and/or unscrewed. DO NOT apply any type of aerosol spray on the GSM Mercury communication unit. Doing so may cause permanent damage to certain components.

  • Page 6: Product Spec And Variants

    Code: OR033155 The GSM Mercury Dual Power has the same characteristics as the GSM Mercury. Instead of having 2 channels it has the option of having channel 1 at normal power and reduced power. The unit is easily recognized thanks to a yellow sticker that reads “Dual Power”.

  • Page 7: Ptt/Mic

    PRODUCT SPEC AND VARIANTS 4 - PTT/MIC Mercury communication unit manual rel.1.3...
  • Page 8 GSM MERCURY SWITCHBOARD The switchboard consists of two buttons The PTT button has 3 functions: • During a “normal” use it is activating the transmission mode when pressed and the receiving mode when released (PTT) • When into the program mode it is used to make the desired selection by pressing once quickly.
  • Page 9 The lever style button has 2 functions: • Volume adjustment; by flipping it quickly it is increasing the receiving volume. There are 3 volume level steps, the unit is always turning on level 2, by flipping it once the volume will rise to level 3, by flipping it again it will lower to level 1…...

  • Page 10: Functioning Scheme

    - but instead of channel 2 it does feature “20 meters” mode - a reduced power, channel 1, mode. : channel 1 normal power and channel 1 reduced power: “20 meters”. The menu process of accessing reduced power channel 1 of GSM Mercury Dual Power is the same as accessing channel 2 in traditional Mercury unit.

  • Page 11: Antenna

    6 - ANTENNA Main electronic housing with L speaker strap holder, wet activation screws and foldable support for EXTENDER FRAME On the internal side there is the left ear speaker, on the external side the antenna and the two wet contacts for the automatic turning on/off of the unit, on the sides there is the strap holder to keep the left strap in a streamline position after the adjustment of the mask and the new foldable support for the extender frame to bend the communication unit towards the inside of the mask to store it in an...

  • Page 12: Battery Compartment

    7 - BATTERY COMPARTMENT Battery compartment with rechargeable Li-Ion 3.7v Battery, battery charger management electronics, strap holder and foldable support for EXTENDER FRAME The compartment may be opened to recharge or replace the battery. WARNING: In the compartment there are 2 seals, specifically a red o-ring on one side and a black gasket on the other, check that the two seals are in position, clean and lubricated before closing the compartment and dive.

  • Page 13: Mounting The Gsm Mercury On The Extender Frame

    8 - MOUNTING THE GSM MERCURY ON THE EXTENDER FRAME Start removing from the Extender Frame both side connections, as shown in the picture below. Begin mounting the L, antenna earphone of the Mercury. Securing it to the Extender Frame exactly like a neutral or an earphone support.
  • Page 14 Proceed connecting the PTT/MIC on the COMMUNICATION side port of the mask by screwing it on. The crown around the PTT will turn until flush. Last, connect the battery compartment to the right side of the Extender Frame by having the cable connecting the two ears passing underneath the straps into the face seal groove.

  • Page 15: Blue-Mic Microphone

    9 - BLUE-MIC MICROPHONE The GSM Mercury uses a dynamic microphone, ”Blue-Mic” encapsulated and protected by a hydrophobic membrane. The Blue-MIC is assembled to be less invasive and delicate than any other underwater microphone. It is still possible to detach and replace by using two screws.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Blue-Mic

    10 - REPLACING THE BLUE-MIC Remove the PTT/MIC assembly from the mask, unscrew few threads of the two little side screws and pull off the Blue-Mic. Replace with the new one being careful not to overtighten the little screws to avoid damages to the contacts and to mount the microphone in the same direction.

  • Page 17: Checking Before Use

    Pushing the PTT button you will hear a “beep” indicating that you can transmit, speak keeping the PTT button pressed and check that the other unit is receiving. Do the opposite operation to check the receiving of your GSM Mercury. •...

  • Page 18: Basic Instructions For Underwater Communication

    13 - BASIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNDERWATER COMMUNICATION The GSM Mercury is activated for reception as soon as it is immersed in water, and it turns off a few seconds after it dries out. When it is switched on, this is confirmed by a message “CHANNEL ONE”.

  • Page 19: Maintenance, Cleaning And Storage

    Do not use solvents (such as diluents) to clean the unit. They can cause irreparable damage. Only use neutral detergents. • Use fresh water to remove the seawater from your GSM Mercury after each use. The product must be stored completely dry. •...

  • Page 20: Storage

    Do not touch the hydrophobic membrane with any sharp object that may damage it. 14.2 STORAGE The GSM Mercury should be stored in a ventilated environment preferably between 0°C (32°F) and +40°C (104°F), avoiding the direct action of sunlight, pollution, dirt, etc.

  • Page 21: Warranty

    • The warranty card is lost or not found. You can find a copy of this and other OCEAN REEF manuals online on our website. In order to limit our paper consumption, and as a part of our environmental friendly and responsible approach, OCEAN REEF recommends, in case you lose or damage this manual, to consult the documentation present online rather than print it out.
  • Page 22 NOTES: Mercury communication unit manual rel.1.3...
  • Page 23 NOTES: Mercury communication unit manual rel.1.3...
  • Page 24 Operating the unit OCEAN REEF Inc MESTEL Safety s.r.l 2510 Island View Way Via Arvigo 2, 16010 Genova (Italia) Vista, CA 92081 Phone +39 010 7082011 Phone +1 760 744 9430 E-mail: infoitaly@oceanreefgroup.com Fax +1 760 744 9525 E-mail: operator@oceanreefgroup.com diving.oceanreefgroup.com...

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