Intek i-Talk T90 User Manual

i-Talk T90
WALKIE-TALKIE PMR446 8 CHANNELS
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KEYS AND CONTROLS
1. High efficency antenna 7. ON-OFF / MENU Key
2. External earset-microphone jack 8. Built-in Microphone
3. Backlighted LCD display, 9. 230VAC Charger Jack
with indication of used Channel, 10. Built-in Speaker
11. LAMP/MONITOR Key
CTCSS tone and all enabled functions
12. Keypad LOCK Key
4. UP Key
13. Volume Down Key
5. DOWN Key
14. Volume UP Key
6. CALL Tone Key
15. PTT (Push-To-Talk) Key
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LCD DISPLAY
I. Power Save function Icon
A. Keypad LOCK Icon
L. LO Icon - Transmitter Low Power Icon
B. Selected Channel Indication (1-8)
M. Stop Watch function Icon
C. Keypad Beep Tone Icon
N. SCAN Icon - automatic channels or
D. VOX (handsfree use) Icon
CTCSS Code scanning
E. CTCSS Icon (this feature is not available
on this model) O. DW Icon - Dual Watch function
F. CTCSS Code number (1-38) P. RX Icon - is lighted when the radio is in
G. Battery Status Indicator receive mode
H. R Icon - Roger Beep function Q. TX Icon - is lighted when the radio is in
transmit mode
CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE
Please carefully check that the package contains the following items :
2 x i-Talk T90 Walkie-Talkie
2 x Li-Ion rechargeable Battery Pack
1 x 230VAC double charger
2 x Belt Clip
2 x Earsets-microphones
1 x User Manual
INSTALLING AND CHECKING THE BATTERY
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1. Remove the belt clip (16).
2. Remove the battery door (17), by sliding the lock tab (18).
3. Insert the battery connector in the connector (20) located inside the battery compartment
and install the battery pack (19).
4. Re-install the battery door (17) and press it downward until the block system (18) make a
click.
5. Re-install the Belt Clip.
When the battery capacity is low, the bA Lo indication and the battery status icon (G) will flash
on the LCD display (3). Recharge the battery pack at this time. Please refer to the following
item "BATTERY CHARGING".
Battery Charging
When the battery capacity is low, switch OFF the radio and connect the supplied battery
charger to the CHARGE jack (9), then plug it into the 230VAC outlet; the battery status icon
(G) will show the charging process. To obtain the maximum performance from the battery,
recharge it only when it is fully discharged. The charging time is around 6 hours. When the
charging time has expired, the battery status icon (G) will not flash. Unplug the charger from
the AC outlet and then disconnect it from the radio when the charging time is expired.
Warning :
1. If you're not going to use the unit for a long period of time e.g several weeks, please
take out the battery.
2. Please dispose of old and defective batteries in a safe & environmentally friendly
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manner.
3. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
4. Only replace batteries with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
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Belt Clip
1. To install the belt clip (16), slide it down into the special slot situated in the rear side of the
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unit, until the block system make a click.
2. To remove the clip, pull the block tab toward exterior and slide the clip toward the up side
of the unit.
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BASIC OPERATION
Power ON-OFF
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1. To power on the unit, press and hold the ON-OFF/MENU key (7), the LCD display (3) will
show the channel number (B) and the CTCSS code number (F).
2. To power off the unit, press and hold again the ON-OFF/MENU key (7).
Using the radio
The unit has 8 main channels and 38 CTCSS codes. You can communicate with any other
PMR that is using the same main channel & CTCSS code.
Speaking to other radios
1. Press and hold the PTT key (15), the TX Icon (Q) will be lighted on the LCD display (3).
2. Hold the unit in a vertical position with the Microphone at 5-8 cm from the mouth and then
speak.
3. When you have finished speaking, release the PTT key (15).
4. Now you are ready to receive incoming transmission. Adjust the volume to the desired
level if necessary.
RoHS
2002/95/EC
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Using the supplied Earset-microphone (for PTT use only)
1. Plug the supplied Earset-Microphone into the earphone Jack (2).
2. Press the PTT key on the earphone to speak and release it to listen.
3. Adjust volume control if necessary.
WARNING !
Use only original accessories. Connecting and using accessories other than the
original ones, may cause serious damage to the radio and will void the warranty.
Always set the volume to minimum before connecting an external earset, in order to
avoid damaging the earset or the user's ear.
Channel Selection
Press the CH UP (4) o CH DOWN (5) to select the desired channel (1-8).
Adjusting speaker volume (8 Levels)
1. Press the VOL UP (14) to increase the volume.
2. Press the VO,L DOWN (13) to decrease the volume.
The LE (B) icon and the selected volume level (01-08) (F) will appear on the LCD display (3).
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Menu Operation
Press ON-OFF/Menu (7) several time to select the Menu functions.
Menu --> CTCSS - TX Power selection --> VOX --> VOX sensitivity --> Channel SCAN -->
CTCSS tone SCAN --> Dual Watch --> CALL Tone --> Roger Beep --> Keypad Beep Tone -->
Stop Watch
CTCSS Code Selection
The radio has 38 CTCSS private codes available. Different CTCSS tones may be associated
to different channels. To choose the desired CTCSS code, please proceed as follows :
1. Press the ON-OFF/MENU (7) until the CTCSS code number (F) blinks on the LCD
display. The CTCSS code 00 (F) indicates that no CTCSS tone is programmed on that
channel.
2. Press the CH UP (4) or CH DOWN (5) keys to select the desired CTCSS code number.
Pressing and holding the CH UP (4) or CH DOWN (5) keys, the selection will move
quicker.
3. To confirm the selection and exit the Menu Mode, press the LOCK key (12) or press the
ON-OFF/MENU (7) key to move to the next function.
Selecting a CTCSS code of 00 will disable the CTCSS feature. To communicate between two
or more radios, both the channel and CTCSS code selections must be the same. To
communicate with other models and brands of radios, the actual radio frequency and CTCSS
frequency must be matched. The frequency chart and CTCSS Code chart are included to help
with this selection.
Transmitter RF Power Setting
Your radio has a HI/LOW Power selection function. This function is very convenient to reduce
the current drain and extend battery life when communicating within short distance. To select
the output power proceed as follow :
1. Press the ON-OFF/MENU (7) 2 times, until the HI or Lo (F) icons will blink on the LCD
display (3).
2. Press the CH UP (4) or CH DOWN (5) keys to select the desired power level HI (high
power) or LO (low power).
3. To confirm the selection and exit the Menu Mode, press LOCK key (12) or press the ON-
OFF/MENU (7) key to move to the next function.
VOX (Handsfree use) Function
Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice Operated Transmitter function (VOX), that
is used for automatic voice transmission (handsfree use or baby room monitor use). In this
mode, transmission is automatically initiated by speaking into the microphone (8) and there is
no need to push the PTT key (15). To enable the VOX function, please proceed as follows :
1. Press the ON-OFF/MENU (7) three times, until the VOX icon (D) and the OFF indication
appear on the LCD display (3).
2. Press the CH UP (4) or CH DOWN (5) keys to enable the VOX function; the On indication
will appear on the LCD display (3).
3. To confirm the selection and exit the Menu Mode, press LOCK key (12) or press the ON-
OFF/MENU (7) key to move to the VOX sensitivity level selection function.
VOX SENSITIVITY LEVEL SELECTION
1. Press the ON-OFF/MENU (7) four times, until the LE indication, the VOX icon (D) and the
selected VOX level will blink on the LCD display (3).
2. Press the CH UP (4) or CH DOWN (5) keys to select the level of sensitivity (from 01 to
05). The VOX level 05 indicates the highest VOX sensitivity.
3. To confirm the selection and exit the Menu Mode, press LOCK key (12) or press the ON-
OFF/MENU (7) key to move to the next function.
4. When VOX feature is on, the VOX icon (D) will appear on the LCD display.
Automatic Channel Scanning
To start the automatic channel SCAN function proceed as follows :
1. Press the ON-OFF/MENU (7) five times, until the channel number (B) and the SC Icon (N)
will blink on the LCD display (3).
Press the CH UP (4) or the CH DOWN (5) keys to start the automatic channel scanning.
SCAN will automatically stop when a signal is detected on one channel, in order to listen
to the communication and SCAN will re-start when no more signal is detected on that
channels.
2. If you press the PTT (15) or LOCK (12) keys during the SCAN operation, SCAN will stop
automatically and radio will set the last used channel.