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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SilverCrest PMR-1200 Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................1 1. Important Safety Instructions ....................2 Cleaning ........................6 2. Preface..........................7 3. Package Contents ......................8 4. Introduction ........................9 Inserting the Rechargeable Battery / Conventional Batteries........9 Removing the Rechargeable Battery ...............10 Installing the Belt Clip ....................10... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
SilverCrest PMR-1200 Important Safety Instructions 1. Important Safety Instructions Note on Using this Manual Before you use this product for the first time, please read the following notes in this manual and heed all warnings, even if you are familiar with handling electronic devices. Keep this manual safe for future reference. - Page 5 Important Safety Instructions SilverCrest PMR-1200 • contact with spray, dripping water and corrosive liquids must be avoided and the charger cradle should never be operated near water, and it must especially never be immersed (do not place any objects filled with liquids such as vases or drinks near the charger cradle);...
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Page 6: Intended Use
SilverCrest PMR-1200 Important Safety Instructions very hot. Handle the rechargeable battery and any batteries carefully, especially when storing them in a pocket, purse or another bag containing metal objects. Risk of Injury • Do not place the product within the action radius of your vehicle’s airbag. Airbags inflate very quickly. - Page 7 Important Safety Instructions SilverCrest PMR-1200 • Power your PMR off when onboard an aircraft and the cabin attendants instruct you to do so. You must follow the airline flight crew and cabin crew instructions when using the product. • Power the product off wherever you encounter any signs indicating you must do so.
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Page 8: Cleaning
SilverCrest PMR-1200 Important Safety Instructions 1.1 Cleaning • To clean the product, power it off, and wipe it with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not use any cleaners or detergents nor solvents, as these may enter the housing and cause permanent damage to the product. -
Page 9: Preface
2. Preface Thank you for choosing a SilverCrest product. Your PMR-1200 consists of two portable handheld radio transceivers with a maximum range of 8 km. Using this PMR set is free of charge, therefore there is no need to pay any license fees, etc. -
Page 10: Package Contents
SilverCrest PMR-1200 Package Contents 3. Package Contents Take all supplied devices and accessories out of the packaging and inspect them for any damaged or missing items: • 2 handheld radio transceivers PMR-1200 • 2 belt clips • 1 charger cradle •... -
Page 11: Introduction
Introduction SilverCrest PMR-1200 4. Introduction Before using the product for the first time, read the safety instructions starting from page 2 carefully and completely. 4.1 Inserting the Rechargeable Battery / Conventional Batteries 1. Remove the belt clip (see page 10, Removing the Belt Clip). -
Page 12: Removing The Rechargeable Battery
SilverCrest PMR-1200 Introduction Optionally you may also use conventional alkaline AAA-sized batteries (or even rechargeable AAA-sized batteries). Always pay attention to the polarity (+ and -) markings inside the battery compartment. 4. Close the battery compartment. First insert the two pins on the top into the corresponding notches on the radio transceiver housing and then swivel the cover downwards until it clicks in place. -
Page 13: Preparing The Charging Cradle
Introduction SilverCrest PMR-1200 4.5 Preparing the Charging Cradle 1. Place the charging cradle onto a stable, flat surface. 2. Plug the power adapter plug into the power receptacle (31) of the charging cradle. 3. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet. -
Page 14: Battery Status Indicator
SilverCrest PMR-1200 Introduction There will be no indication on the charging process on the display (3). When powering the transceiver with optional rechargeable AAA-sized batteries, they cannot be recharged with the charging cradle. You will need an optional charger for AAA-sized batteries. -
Page 15: Lcd Display Information
Introduction SilverCrest PMR-1200 Button (channel monitor/scan) Microphone Up button To increase the sound volume. To select the next menu item. Button lock PTT button Press this button to start transmitting your message. ON/OFF button 4.9 LCD Display Information See the figure on the fold-out cover page. -
Page 16: Getting Started
SilverCrest PMR-1200 Getting Started 5. Getting Started In order to be able to communicate using two PMR units, these must be set to the same channel and to the same CTCSS/CDCSS code. Furthermore, they must be located within range (max. 8km in open field). -
Page 17: Your First Rf Transmission
Getting Started SilverCrest PMR-1200 5.3 Your First RF Transmission In order for other people to be able to listen to your messages, both PMR sets must be set to the same channel and to the same CTCSS/CDCSS code (see pages 16 and 17). After powering on the transceivers for the first time, Channel 1 and CTCSS code 1 are preset by default. -
Page 18: Advanced Operation
SilverCrest PMR-1200 Advanced Operation 6. Advanced Operation 6.1 Function button The function button (5) allows you to customise your PMR. The following table lists the different functions that are available. A description of the functions can be found on the corresponding page. -
Page 19: Ctcss/Cdcss Code
No other stations will be heard on the same channel, unless these stations use the same CTCSS/CDCSS code. The PMR-1200 supports 38 analogue CTCSS codes (1 to 38) and 83 digital CDCSS codes (39 to 121). -
Page 20: Call Tone
3. Press the PTT button (13) to confirm the setting. 6.6 Call Tone The call tone is an audible signal that alerts other stations that you want to transmit a message. The PMR-1200 supports 15 call tones. Selecting the Call Tone 1. Press the button (5) four times. -
Page 21: Squelch
Advanced Operation SilverCrest PMR-1200 1. Press the button (5) five times. The current VOX sensitivity will blink on the display. In addition, the VOX icon (19) will display. 2. Press to enable the VOX function. 3. Press the button to set a different sensitivity. You can set sensitivity values between 1 (low) and 3 (high). -
Page 22: Channel Scan
SilverCrest PMR-1200 Advanced Operation 6.9 Channel Scan Channel scan will search all available channels for any active stations in a loop. 1. Press the button (9) to start the channel scan. The channel scan icon (29) will appear. 2. If an active signal is detected on a channel, you can press... -
Page 23: Off Timer (Auto Power Off)
Advanced Operation SilverCrest PMR-1200 How to disable dual scan: 1. Press the button (5) seven times. 2. Press the button until the display reads “OF”. 6.11 Off Timer (Auto Power Off) If you have enable the Auto Power Off feature, the PMR will turn off automatically after the set time. -
Page 24: Chronometer
SilverCrest PMR-1200 Advanced Operation 6.13 Chronometer Your PMR-1200 includes a chronometer function for time measurement (minutes:seconds). 1. Press the button (5) ten times. The time counter will appear on the display. 2. Press the button to start the chronometer. 3. Press the button again to pause the chronometer. -
Page 25: Display Backlight
Advanced Operation SilverCrest PMR-1200 6.16 Display Backlight The PMR display has a backlight to facilitate operating the device in darkness. The backlight will switch on automatically when pressing any button except the PTT button (13) and the button (7). The backlight will switch off automatically after 5 seconds. -
Page 26: Earphones Receptacle
SilverCrest PMR-1200 Earphones Receptacle 7. Earphones Receptacle You can use your PMR sets with the supplied earphones. The earphones receptacle (4) is located behind a protective cover. WARNING! Before connecting the earphones, you must reduce the sound volume (see page 14) otherwise you risk damaging your hearing due to the high earphones level. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting SilverCrest PMR-1200 8. Troubleshooting You can solve the most common problems yourself by using the following table. If the problem persists after checking the suggested solutions, please contact our Service Hotline (see page 29). Do not attempt to repair the product by yourself. -
Page 28: Technical Specifications
SilverCrest PMR-1200 Technical Specifications 9. Technical Specifications Channels Number of CTCSS codes Number of CDCSS codes Frequency range 446.00625 MHz - 446.09375 MHz Range max. 8 km (open field) Power Supply NiMH battery pack or 3 optional AAA-sized batteries Transmission power <= 500 mW ERP (effective radiated power) - Page 29 Technical Specifications SilverCrest PMR-1200 Frequency chart CTCSS code Chan- Frequency Frequency Freq. Freq. Code Code Freq. (Hz) Code Code (MHz) (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) 446.00625 0 Disabled 94.8 131.8 186.2 446.01875 1 67.0 97.4 136.5 192.8 446.03125 2 71.9 100.0 141.3 203.5...
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Page 30: Disposal Of Old And Defective Devices And Packaging Material
SilverCrest PMR-1200 Disposal 10. Disposal of Old and Defective Devices and Packaging Material The European Directive 2002/96/EC applies to this product. All electric and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household waste at established bodies. This sign can be found in the battery compartment of the handheld radio transceivers and on the bottom of the charger cradle. -
Page 31: Warranty Information
Warranty Information SilverCrest PMR-1200 11. Warranty Information English... - Page 32 SilverCrest PMR-1200 Warranty Information English...
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Page 33: Declaration Of Conformity
Warranty Information SilverCrest PMR-1200 12. Declaration of Conformity English... - Page 34 SilverCrest PMR-1200 Warranty Information English...
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