Binatone MR300 User Manual

Using the PMR, continued
Scanning channels
When the SCAN function is turned on, the handset will
continuously scan through all eight channels until it finds one
on which another user is transmitting.
1 Press the MENU button TWICE
SCAN flashes on the display.
Press the L or M button to start or stop scanning
2
When the handset detects an active channel, it will
pause on that channel.
3 Press EITHER
◗ the ENTER button to set this as the current channel
◗ the TALK button to transmit on this channel
◗ the L or M button to continue scanning
Monitoring two channels at once (Dual Watch)
1 Press the MENU button THREE times
DW appears on the display, as well as the currently
selected channel.
Press the L or M button to select a second channel
2
The display switches backwards and forwards between
the two selected channels. If the handset detects a
signal on either channel, it will stop and receive it.
OR, to monitor for weak signals on the channel
currently shown:
3 Press the MONI button; to stop monitoring, press
the MONI button again
To end Dual Watch mode
4 Press the TALK, CALL or ENTER button
Locking the buttons
With the buttons locked, you can transmit (TALK), receive or
monitor (MONI) the current channel. But you can't change the
volume (LM) or use the MENU button.
To lock the buttons:
◗
Press and hold the ENTER button until
on the display
To unlock the buttons:
◗
Press and hold the ENTER button until disappears
from the display
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Using the seconds counter
The MR300 seconds counter (stopwatch) can count up to
99 seconds.
1 Press the MENU button FIVE times
00 flashes on the display.
To start the counter, press the L button
2
The counter starts running. If it reaches 99 it goes back
to 00 and starts again.
To pause the counter, press the M button
3
The counter flashes on the display. You can press the
L button again to restart it; or ...
To reset the counter to 00 press the ENTER button
4
while the display is flashing
When you've finished ...
5 Press the MENU button once to return to normal
operation
If the handset detects a signal on the current channel
while the seconds counter is running, it will automatically
switch to normal operation and receive the transmission
7 Cleaning and care
To clean your MR300, use a soft cloth dampened with water.
Do not use cleaners or solvents, which may cause damage
not covered by the guarantee.
8
Technical specification
Operating frequency 446.00625 to 446.09375 MHz
(eight channels)
Channel spacing 12.5 KHz
Output power 0.5 W
Mains power adapter (battery charger) input 230 V AC / 50 Hz;
output 6 V AC, 200 mA (dual connector)
Battery life (from fully charged to run down) typically 30 hours
Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel
1 446.00625 5
2 446.01875 6
3 446.03125 7
4 446.04375 8
appears
Declaration of conformity
The Binatone MR300 conforms to the following standards:
I EN 300296 (RF testing)
I EN 300279 (EMC testing)
I EN 60065 (safety testing)
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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause — solution
No power I Batteries are low or not fitted correctly — check;
replace batteries if necessary
I
Handset is not switched on — check
Weak reception/ I Batteries are low or not fitted correctly
no reception/
I Other user is not within range — check
'noisy' reception
I
Handsets are not tuned to the same channel —
check
I
Volume level is too low — increase the volume
I — Speak in a normal voice, 5–8 cm
(2–3 inches) away from the microphone
I Local conditions are impairing reception —
move to a different location, away from
obstructions and as high as possible
I
You're wearing the handset too close to your
body — move the handset
I Other user is not transmitting — check
I Other user is too close — check
I
There's interference from other users on the
same channel — agree to use a different
channel
Cannot change I Handset is locked — check
channels I
Batteries are low or not fitted correctly
I
In VOX mode, Background noise is high — move to a quieter
the handset place
transmits all
I VOX sensitivity is too high — set it to a lower
the time
level
I
In VOX mode, VOX sensitivity is too low — set it to a higher
the handset level
doesn't transmit
I Voice not loud enough — speak in a louder
voice, nearer to the microphone
I
Cannot charge Make sure the jack connector is firmly plugged
the batteries into the handset; and that mains power is
switched on at the socket.
I Use only 1.2 V NiCd batteries, as supplied with
the unit. You may need to replace the batteries
with new ones after many hours of use.
Frequency (MHz)
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Guarantee and service
446.05625
The Binatone MR300 is fully guaranteed for 12 months from
446.06875
the date of purchase. The guarantee does not cover damage by
446.08125 misuse or negligence, or by excessive voltages.
When you first unpack your Binatone MR300, check for visible
446.09375
damage. If you see any damage, don't use the handsets —
return the whole system to where you bought it.
If your Binatone MR300 develops a fault, first check the points
above. If you can't solve the problem, return the whole system
to where you bought it.
Binatone Telecom plc operates a policy of continuous product
improvement, and so reserves the right to make changes to the
product and functions without notice.
MR300
User Guide
Sockets for battery charger
and hands-free kit (headset)*
L
UP and DOWN
buttons
TRANSMITTING
Press to change the
indicator light
speaker volume.
Press after the
ON/OFF button
MENU button to
change channels
TALK button
Press and hold while CALL button
you're transmitting
Press to send Ring
tone to other
MENU button
handsets
Press to change
Microphone
channels and to
switch between
modes ENTER button
Press to switch the
MONI (monitor) backlight on and off.
button
Press and hold to
lock and unlock the
Press to check for
buttons.
signals on the
current channel Press to confirm
settings
* A hands-free kit is not supplied as standard
What's on the display
Channel number (1 to 8)
BUSY
DW
SCAN
VOX
Battery charge level — when this shows
(low), recharge the batteries.
Dual Watch — shown when you're
DW
monitoring two channels at once.
Shown when the buttons are locked.
BUSY Shown when you're receiving a signal.
Shown when the handset is scanning all
SCAN
channels.
Shown when the handset is in VOX
VOX
(voice-activated) mode.
Volume level
M