Binatone MR620 User Manual

1.Fitting the batteries
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Your MR620 includes one battery pack
for each handset.
Personal Mobile Radio(PMR)
To remove the belt clip
With twin charger
User Guide
It is easier to fit the batteries without the belt clip
in place.
Socket for hands-
Pull the tab forward(away from the handset)
free kit(Socket)* to release the belt clip. Then lift the belt clip
under the hinged off.
cover
MENU button
To fit the batteries
Press to change Flash Light
Do not remove the sleeve from
Channels and
the battery pack.
sub-channels, and Flash Light button
to switch between
Press for flash light
1.Open the locking latch
modes
and take off the battery
Lock button
compartment cover.
ON/OFF button Press and hold to
SCAN Lock and unlock
V O X
DCM the buttons
2.Insert the battery pack
making certain that the
Up and Down
arrow is showing & pointing
TALK button
buttons
MENU
towards the top of the handset.
Press and hold while
Press to change
you' re transmitting the speaker
MIC
Volume. Press
3.Replace the cover and
after menu button
close the latch.
to change the
call button
channels
Press to send Ring
tones to other
Microphone
handsets
To fit the belt clip
Slide the belt clip down into the slot until it clicks
into place.
What' s on the display
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Important read these
Channel number(1to8)
Safety Warning before
you charge the batteries
Sub-channel number(0 to 38)
Battery change level. when the bars reduce, When placing the handset in the charger, use only the
the battery needs charging
rechargeable battery pack supplied with the MR620.
Don't try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Shown when you are transmitting the signal
Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely locked in
Shown when you are receiving the signal
place when you are charging the batteries.
Dispose of used batteries safely and in a way that will not harm
Dual watch-shown when you are monitoring
the environment never try to burn them or put them anywhere, they
two channels at once.
could get burnt or punctured.
Shown when the unit is in VOX (voice activated
mode)
Don't leave dead batteries in your handset.
They might leak if you do.
Shown when the unit is scanning all channels
Shown when the buttons are locked
Volume level
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2.Charging the batteries
Insert your
fingernail
behind the tab
Connect the main power
lead to the charger
socket.
Lift the belt
clip off
Plug the mains adaptor into
a 230V AC ,50Hz main socket
with the switch on the socket
set to OFF.
Then switch on the main socket.
The PMR must be charged using the mains
adaptor provided. Using any other adaptor will
result in non-compliance with EN60065 and will
invalidate any approvals & warranty.
Place the handsets in the
charging cradle.
The charge light comes
on when a handset is put
on charge.
It takes about 10 hours to recharge the batteries fully if they've
become completely run down. New batteries take up to 14 hours to
charge fully.
Battery meter
The battery meter is located in the left corner of the LCD panel. It looks
like a battery with three bars inside. These indicate the amount of
power available. As the power is used the bars will disappear. When the
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battery level reaches its minimum level, the handset will emit two beep
tones and automatically turn OFF the power.
Battery life
The MR620 has a built in power saver feature to make the batteries
last longer. But when you are not using the handset, it's better to
switch it off to save the battery power.
3.Using the Personal Mobile Radio(PMR)
Transmitting range
The talk range depends on environmental and terrain. It will be
greatest (up to about 3km or 1 3/4 miles) in wide open spaces,
without obstructions such as hills or buildings. Don't try to use two
PMR handsets which are less than 1.5m (5feet)apart.If you do, you
may get interference.
Important safety warning
To reduce radio frequency exposure when you're using your MR620,
hold the handset at least 5cm(2inches)from your face.
Never use your MR620 outdoors in a thunderstorm.
Don't use the MR620 in the rain.
If your MR620 ever gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries. Dry
the battery compartment and leave the cover off for a few hours. Don't
use the handset until it is completely dry.
Keep the MR620 out of the reach of babies and young children.
To switch your PMR ON&OFF
To switch the PMR ON.
Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the channel number is
displayed & you hear a beep.
To switch the handset OFF
Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the display goes
blank.
SCAN SCAN
VOX V O X VOX VOX VOX VOX
DCM DCM DCM DCM DCM DCM You hear a musical tone each time to confirm.
SCAN SCAN SCAN SCAN
MENU MENU
Volume control
To adjust the loudspeaker volume
Press the UP or DOWN button.
The volume level is shown by the bars on the display. You can
change the volume either while you're using your MR620
handset, or while the handset is idle (switched on but not in
Use).
Changing the channels and sub-channels
MR620 has eight channels, numbered 1to8. To communicate with
other PMR users within range, you must all have your PMR tuned
to the same channel.
Press the MENU button once
1
MENU
The current channel number flashes on the display
Press the UP or DOWN buttons to go to the channel you want
2
Press the TALK button to confirm the channel setting.
3 TALK
Each channel also has 38 sub-channels(sometimes call CTCSS codes)
letting you set up groups of users within the same channels, for more
private communication. If you have set sub-channel, you can
communicate only with other users tuned to the same channel and
VOX(voice activated transmission)mode
sub-channel.
In VOX mode your handset will transmit whenever it detects your
voice (or other noise) without the TALK button having to be pressed.
To turn the sub-channel function off, simply set the sub-channel to
It will transmit for 2 seconds even if you stop talking.
0 (zero).Then you can communicate with any PMR user on the same
channel who also turned off sub-channel operation(or whose PMR
The level of VOX sensitivity is shown by Numbers on the display. At
handset does not have the feature).
the highest level, the handset will pickup softer noise(including
Press the MENU button twice
background noise); at the lowest level, it will pick up only quite loud
1
MENU
The current sub-channel number flashes on the display.
noise.
2
Press the UP or DOWN button to go to the sub-channel you want To turn VOX mode ON and OFF:
Press the MENU button Three times
1
Press the TALK button to confirm the sub-channel setting. MENU VOX icon is displayed and OF flashes on the LCD panel.
3 TALK
Press the UP button to set the level of sensitivity.(3 maximum)
2
Transmitting and Receiving.
If you press the DOWN button until OF appears on the display,
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MR620 transmission is 'one way-at-a-time' while you are
vox is turned off.
speaking, you can not receive a transmission.
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MR620 is an open-license band always identify yourself when
3 Press the TALK button to confirm the setting.
transmitting, as other people may be communicating on the same
TALK As long as the handset is in VOX mode, VOX is shown steadily
channel.
on the display.
To speak to another handset user
Press and hold the TALK button so that the Transmitting
1
Ring tone
TALK
symbol ( ) appears on the LCD panel.
You can send ring tone to other handsets within range and tuned to
the same channel,(and sub-channel if applicable), to alert them you
2 Speak clearly into the microphone, in a normal tone - don't
want to communicate with them.
shout
Press and release the CALL button
You will hear a ring tone for about two seconds, while the
3 When you're finished speaking, release the TALK button.
transmitting symbol(
handset within range and tuned to the same channel will
To listen to another handset user hear Ring tone, and may decide to transmit to you.
Make sure you are not pressing the TALK button
Receiving symbol ( ) is shown on the display when the other
person is speaking. Don't try to transmit until they have finished.
Selecting Call-Ring tones
Press the MENU button four times, the unit will enter
1
Monitoring the current channel MENU Call-Ring setting mode. The LCD will display 1 while 1
Normally the MR620 will not pick up very weak signals. But you can is flashing.
monitor the current channel for all sounds.
Press the UP or DOWN button to change the Call-Ring tone.
2
To activate monitoring feature
(5 different tones),the different Call-Ring tones can be heard
Press and hold the MENU and DOWN buttons at the same time.
during changing.
MENU
The receiving symbol ( ) appears on the display.
Your handset will pick up any signals on the current channel,
3 Press the TALK button to confirm your setting after you select
TALK
including background noise. your desired Call-Tone.
Press the TALK button to stop monitoring.
TALK
Setting Call-Ring off
If you don't want to hear the call tone, you can set Call-Ring mode
to OFF. In this stage, you can send the Call-Ring(default Call-Ring
number 1) to the other party, but you will not hear the tone.
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) appears on the LCD panel. Any other
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