Binatone Latitude 650 User Manual

LATITUDE 650
2. Installation
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USER GUIDE
Antenna
V OL (Volume) button
- Press to adjust the
Ear/Mic jack
speaker volume level
PTT (PUSH to TALK)
LCD Screen
button - Press and
-Displays the current
hold to transmit.
channel selection and
M (Monitor) /Lamp
other radio symbols.
button - Press and
hold to monitor the Channel
current channel.
(UP)/ (DOWN)
- Press to turn on the buttons - Press to
LCD backlight for change channel setting.
10 seconds.
Key Lock Button
- Press and hold to CALL button
lock and unlock - Press to send
- Press to confirm menu
ringing tone to other
selections. PMR units
(Power)/Menu button
Mic (Microphone)
- Press and hold to
Speaker
turn the PMR unit
ON or OFF
. Car/Adaptor
- Press to program
Charge jack
the PMR settings.
1. LCD Screen
Channel Number. Changes from 1 to 8
as selected by the user.
CTCSS Code. Changes from 1 to 38
as selected by the user.
Displays the current Battery charge
level.
Displays when the Vox feature is enabled.
Displays when transmitting a signal.
TX
Displays when receiving a signal.
RX
When the transmitting power is set to low.
LO
Display s during Channel scan mode.
SC
DW Displays when the Dual Watch function is turned ON.
Displays when the Key Lock feature is activated.
Displays when Key tone is turned ON.
Displays when the Stopwatch feature is turned ON.
LE Displays when setting the speaker volume .
Displays when Roger tone is turned ON.
Flashes when in power save mode.
Belt clip
Charging the Rechargeable Battery pack continue ...
latch
2.1 Removing the Belt Clip
a. Pull the Belt Clip Latch away
from the PMR.
b. While pulling the Belt Clip
type and make that came with the unit.
Latch, push the Belt Clip up
Remove the battery pac k if the unit will not be used for a long
as shown in Figure 1.
period of time.
2.2 Installing the Belt Clip
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
a. Slide the Belt Clip into the
rain and moisture.
slot as shown in Figure 2.
b. A "click" indicates the Belt

3. Operation

Clip is locked into position. Figure 1 Figure 2

3.1 Turning the Unit ON/OFF

3.2 Adjusting the Speaker volume

a. the Batte ry
Remove the Blet Clip, and slide down
Compartment Cover latch located near the bottom of the PMR,
then lift the Battery Compartment Cover.
b. Install the 3.7V, 650 mAh Li-Ion
rechargeable battery pack only.

3.3 Receiving a Call

c. Replace the Battery Compartment Cover, ensuring the botton
edge clicks firmly into position.
d. Replace the Blelt Clip, if required.

2.4 Charging the Rechargeable Battery pack

3.4 Transmitting (sending)

Using the AC-DC Adaptor (Dual type) plug
a. Insert the small plug on the end of the AC-DC adaptor into the
Charge jack located on the bottom of the unit (Figure 6).
b. Plug the AC adaptor into the 230V AC wall outlet.
Using the Car Adaptor charger plug (optional)
a. Insert the small plug on the end of the Car adaptor charger plug
into the Charge jack located on at the bottom of the unit (Fig. 7).
b. Plug the Car adaptor into the car cigarette socket.
When charging, the Battery level indicator icon will start scrolling on
the LCD Screen. It takes about 10 hours to fully recharge the battery
Important:
if it's become completely run down. A new battery takes up to 14
hours to fully charge.
Important: Turn OFF the
PMR unit during intial
charging.
4. Functions and Settings
Charge the Battery pack
10~14 hrs. prior to initial
use.

4.1 Changing Channels

Figure 6 Figure 7
Changing Channels continue ...
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Note:
Caution: D ispose of used batteries safely, never burn them or put
Refer to the "Specifications" section of this user guider for
them where they could get punctured.
details of the requencies used
Only replace the Rechargeable battery pack with one of the same
4.1.1 Monitor Function
To T urn ON;

4.2 Changing the CTCSS sub-channel

a. Press and hold the (Power) button. A special "beep"
sound will be heard and the LCD Screen will display the
current channel.
To switch OFF;
b. Press and hold the (Power) button. Two "beeps"
will be heard and the LCD Screen will turn blank.
There are 8 volume levels.
To adjust the speaker volume level, press the (VOL)
button to increase, or press the (VOL) button to
decrease. During the adjustment, the LCD Screen will
4.3
display LE and the corresponding volume level setting.
The unit is continuously in the Receive mode when the
unit is turned ON and not transmitting. When a signal is
received on the current channel, the receiving icon RX
will be displayed on the LCD Screen.
a. Press and hold the PTT (Push to Talk) button to transmit
your voice. The transmit icon TX will display on the LCD

4.4 Setting the VOX (Voice Activated) Sensitivity

Screen.
b.
Hold the unit in a vertical position with the Mic
(Microphone) 5 cm away from the mouth. While holding
the PTT button, speak into the mic (microphone) in a
normal tone of voice.
c. Release the PTT button when you have finished
transmitting.
Check the channel activity by pressing and holding the M (Monitor)
button. You will hear static if the channel is unoccupied. Do not
transmit if someone is talking on the current channel.
In order for other people to receive your transmission, they must
also be on the same Channel and CTCSS code (if applicable) that
you are currently using. Refer to the "Changing Channel" section
for more information.
Note:
When your PMR is first turned
disabled.

4.5 Setting the Channel Scan

The PMR has 8 available channels. To change channels, in
normal mode;
a. Press the (UP) or (DOWN) button to select the
desired channel. he channel changes from 1 to 8, T
or from 8 to 1.
Setting the Channel Scan continue ...
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b.
f . c.
You can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals
on the current channel.
a. Press and hold the button for 1 second to hear
d.
everything on
the current channel or press and hold
the button for 5 seconds to continuously monitor the .
e.
current channel .
b. Press the button again to turn off the Monitor
operation.
f.
Each of the 1-8 channels has 38 sub channels (CTCSS code),
letting you set up group of users within the same channel. s
Note:
To change the CTCSS sub-channel;
When the Channel Scan is activated, the VOX function will be
a. Press the MENU button on e c , the CTCSS number will
s
temporarily disabled until the Channel Scan function is turned OFF.
start blinking on the LCD Screen.
b. While the CTCSS number is blinking, press the
(UP) or (DOWN) button to select one of the 38 CTCSS

4.6 Setting the DW (Dual Watch)

This unit is capable of monitoring two channels (main channel,
sub-channels. (Set this option to "00" to allow the user to
and the DW channel) in the standby mode. However, the unit
transmit and receive a call using the main channels only.)
c. can only transmit a call using the main channel. The DW
Press the LOCK button to confirm your selection and
channel can only monitor/receive a call transmitted by other
return to the normal mode.
users with the same channel setting as the
Transmit ( TX Power H (High)/LO(Low) feature ) I
This feature allows you to set the transmitting power
level to high or low , b efore transmitting speech to other
(The Default is High Power output)
PMR unit . s
a. Press the MENU button twice, until the
HI icon blinks, press
the (UP) or (DOWN) button to select the desired power
output.
If High is selected, the PMR will transmit at maximum power
and give a longer transmission range.
In the Dual Watch mode, the LCD screen will alternately
b.Press the
L OC K button to confirm your selection and
display the Main and the DW channel numbers.
return to the normal mode.
In VOX mode, the PMR will transmit a signal only when it is Note:
activated by your voice or other sounds around you. The unit When the Dual Watch function is activated, the VOX function will
will transmit for a further for 1 second even if you stop talking. be temporarily disabled until the Dual Watch mode is turned OFF.
To set the VOX mode and sensitivity level;

4.7 Changing the Call-Ring tone

a. Press the MENU button 3 times, until the (Vox) icon
You can use the Call-Ring tones to alert the other user/s or to
blinks on the LCD Screen.
identify yourself. The PMR is equipped with 5 different types
ress the (UP) or (DOWN) button to select ON/OFF .
b. P
of Call-Ring tones. To change the Call-Ring tone setting, in
LE displays on the LCD normal mode;
c. Press the MENU button to confirm.
a.
Screen , with the numbers to right flashing .
Press the (UP) or (DOWN) button to select the
d.
VOX (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) sensitivity. (5 is most sensitive, 1 is
b.
least sensitive).
e.
Press the LOCK button to confirm your selection and
return to the normal mode.
c.
ON , the VOX function will be
4.7.1 Sending a Call-Ring tone
a.
Channel scan performs searches for active signals in an
endless loop from channels 1 to 8. To turn ON;
a. Press the MENU button 5 times, until the SC (SCAN) icon,
and Channel number, flash on the LCD Screen.
d
Press the (UP) or (DOWN) button to activate the
channel scan mode.
The channel number on the LCD Screen changes rapidly
(To deactivate the
until an active signal is detected.
channel scan mode, press the (Lock) button. The LCD
Screen will immediately return to the normal mode with
the previous channel setting.)
When an active signal (one of the 8 channels) is detected,
the channel scan pauses on the active channel.
Press the MENU button to select CTCSS code scan. The
SC icon and the CTCSS numbers will flash.
Press the (UP) or (DOWN) button to activate the 1-38
sub channels scan mode. (CTCSS code)
Press the (Lock) button to communicate with the active
signal channel, and the channel scan will be deactivated.
DW channel.
To activate the Dual watch mode;
a. In normal mode, press the MENU button 7 times, until the DW
(Dual Watch) icon and the Channel number blink on the
LCD Screen.
b. Press the (UP) or (DOWN) button to select the
DW (dual watch) channel (1~8, except the main channel).
c. Press the LOCK button to cancel DW mode and return
to the normal mode.
Press the MENU button 8 times, unit C (Call-Ring tone
icon) is displayed on the LCD Screen and the current
Call-Ring tone number blink . s
While the Call-Ring tone number is blinking, press the
(UP) or (DOWN) button to change the setting. The
Call-Ring tone sound will be played when changing from
one tone to another.
Press the LOCK button to confirm your selection and
return to the normal mode.
With the PMR in normal mode, press the CALL button.
The microphone will be muted and the unit will
transmit the current Call-Ring tone to other user/s
set to the same Channel and CTCSS code.