Binatone Action 1100 Instruction manual

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Action 1100

Private mobile radio with twin charger

USER GUIDE

1. Antenna

2. P

Rotate clockwise/counter clockwise

3. Headset/Charge jack

4. LCD Screen

1100

1. LCD Screen

TX Displayed when transmitting a signal.

RX Displayed when receiving a signal.

ed when the CTCSS sub-channel is turned On.

Display

CTCSS

DCS Displayed when the Digital Code System is turned On.

VOX Displayed when the VOX feature is enabled.

SCAN Displayed when the PMR is scanning all channels.

Displays the current channel

5. Transmit (LED)

6. MENU Button

Press to switch between Modes.

7. MIC(Microphone)

8. PTT (PUSH to TALK) button

9. CALL button

10. UP/DOWN

11. Speaker

Channel Number. Changes from 1 to 8 as selected by the user.

CTCSS Code. Changes from 1 to 38 as selected by the user.

Digital Code. Changes from 1 to 83 as selected by the user.

Displays When batteries need recharging.

/VOL Switch

OWER

to turn the unit ON or OFF, and to

increase/decrease the received volume.

selection and other radio symbols.

Press and hold to transmit.

Press to send to other PMR units.

Press to change channels, volume, and to select settings during

ramming.

the Battery charge level.

the bars are gone, the

( )

Call-ring tone

Buttons

( / )

Displayed when the Dual Watch function is turned ON.

DCM

Displayed when the Key Lock feature is activated.

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2. Installation

2.1 Removing the Belt Clip

Pull the Belt Clip latch up

(away from the Action

b. While pulling the Belt Clip

slide the Belt Clip up as

latch, shown in Figure1.

2.2 Installing the Belt Clip

a. Slide the Belt Clip into the slot as shown in Figure2.

A “click” indicates the Belt

Clip is locked into position.

2.3 Installing the Batteries

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Belt Clip latch

Figure 1 Figure 2

Figure 3 Figure 4

Caution: Observe the

the

batteries. Incorrect

correct

battery orientation when installing

installation

can damage both the

batteries and the unit.

a. Remove the belt clip, unclip the latch at the bottom and remove

the cover.

Insert the 4 “AAA” size rechargeable batteries by following the

+ /- polarity marking

s inside the Battery Compartment as shown

in Figure 3.

c. Replace the Battery Compartment cover and push the latch back

up until it clicks into place. See Figure 4.

Important

Read these Safety Warnings before you charge the batteries.

placing the Action1100 in the charger, use only the power

When

supp supplied with the Action 1100.

Don’t try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely

locked in

place when you are charging the batteries. Dispose of used batteries safely and in a way that will not harm the environment- never try to burn them or put them anywhere they

could get burnt or punctured. Don’t leave dead batteries in your Action 1100 units. They might leak if you do and damage the Action 1100.

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2.4 Charging the Batteries

a. Insert the small plug on the end of the mains adaptor into the

Power-in Connection Jack at the back of the desktop charger.

b. Plug the mains adaptor into a 240V AC, 50Hz mains power socket

with the switch on the socket set to OFF.

c. Switch ON the mains socket.

The Action1100 must be charged using the mains adaptor provided. Using any other adaptor will result in non-compliance with EN60950-1 and will in

validate any approvals & warranty.

d. Place the Action 1100 units in the charge cradle in an upright position.

The Charge LED indicators will light up.

e. It takes about 10 hours to fully charge the batteries if they are

completely run down. New batteries take up to 14 hours to fully charge.

Important: Always turn off the PMR units

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OR: Charging the batteries directly (using the adaptor)

Lift the charge socket cover located on the right side of the handset.

Insert the round connector of

the 9.0V DC/300mA adaptor

when charging. This will shorten the charging time.

Mains socket

Charge jack

Headset jack

into the charge jack.

Plug the mains adaptor into a 240V AC, 50Hz mains power socket with the switch socket set

Use only

to OFF.

the power supply

supplied with the Action 1100.

on the

Then switch ON the mains socket.

The battery meter is located in the left Screen. It

looks like a battery with three bars inside. These indicat

lower corner of the LCD

the amount of power available. When the battery level reaches its minimum level in PMR on mode, the unit will emit two beep tones and automatically power off.e

The Action 1100 can detect the battery charge in 4 levels; Battery charge at high level. Battery charge at medium level. Battery charge at low level. At this level, the Action 1100 will emit a “beep” sound every 10 seconds in normal mode.

Important: Charge the unit

Battery charge at very low level. When the battery level reach will

power, and will require charging before further use.

emit two "beep's" and automatically turn off the

s its minimum level

for 10-14 hours.

during

on mode, the unit

Important: Charge the unit for 10-14 hours.

CAUTION : Risk of explosion if by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

the battery is replaced

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The Action 1100

tteries last longer. But when you are not using the units,

turn them OFF to conserve battery power.

has a built in power save function to make the

3. Operation

NOTE: Private Mobile Radio (PMR) is an open-band communication system, so other PMR users will be able to listen to or interfere with your conversations.

3.1 Transmitting range

The talk range depends on the environment and terrain. It can reach up to 10km in wide open spaces, without obstructions buildings. Don’t try to use two PMR units which are less than 1.5m

eet) apart, otherwise, you may experience interference.

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Important safety warning

To reduce radio frequency exposure when you are using your Action 1100 , hold the unit at least 5cm (2 inches) away from your face.

Never use your Action 1100 outdoors during a thunderstorm. Don’t use the Action 1100 in the rain. If your Action 1100 gets wet, turn it off and remove Dry the battery compartment and leave the cover off for a

days. Don 't use the unit until it is completely dry.

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Keep the Action 1100 out of reach of babies/young

3.2 Turning the Unit ON/OFF To Turn ON;

a. Rotate the POWER/VOL button clockwise until the LCD

Screen turns ON and displays the current channel.

To switch OFF;

b. Rotate the POWER/VOL button counter clockwise until

the LCD screen turns blank.

Note: Every

time you rotate the Power/Vol button to turn ON, the

volume will also

as the button is rotated further.

turn on at its minimum level and will increase

such as hills or

the batteries.

children.

Your Action 1100 has 968 Channel Combinations, with CTCSS and DCS being different methods of reducing interference between PMR users. If required, see which works best for you in your environment.

has 8 available main channels To

The Action

communicate

you must all have your Action 1100

a. Press the MENU button once, the current channel

b. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired

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with other

Action 1100 users within range,

's tuned to

number flashes on the LCD Screen.

channel. The channel changes from 1 to 8, or vice versa.

the same channel.

c. Press the PTT button to confirm the channel setting.

Note: Refer to the “Channel Table” section of this Owner’s Manual

for detailed frequency listing.

Each channel also has 38 sub-channels to let you set up a group of users within the same channel for more private communication. If you have set the sub-channel, you can only communicate with other channel and sub-channel.

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