Binatone ACTION 950 User Manual

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Action 950
Private mobile radio with twin charger
USER GUIDE
Antenna
LCD Screen
- Displays the current channel selection and other
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PTT (PUSH to TALK) button
Press and hold to
transmit.
UP/DOWN Buttons –
Press to change channels, volume, and to select settings during programming.
Speaker
1. LCD Screen
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 the Battery charge level. When the bars are reduced, the battery needs recharging.
TX Displayed when transmitting a signal.
RX Displayed when receiving a signal.
Displayed when a CTCSS sub-channel is turned on.
CTCSS
DCS Displayed when the Digital Code System is turned On. VOX Displayed when the VOX feature is enabled. SCAN Displays when the PMR is scanning all channels.
Displayed when the Dual Watch function is turned ON.
DCM
Displayed when the Key Lock feature is activated. Displays when the call signal is ON. Displays when the vibrator function is activated.
PWR/VOL Switch – Rotate clockwise/
counter clockwise
to turn
the unit
ON or OFF, and
adjust the volume.
Ear/Mic/Charge jack
CALL button
-
Press to send Ringing tone to other PMR units.
Transmit (LED)
MENU Button
-Press to switch Modes.
between
MIC
(Microphone)
Receiver (LED)
Lights up when you are receiving signals
2. Installation
Belt Clip latch
2.1 Removing the Belt Clip
a. Pull the Belt Clip latch up (away from the Action 950)
b. While pulling the Belt Clip latch,slide the Belt Clip up as 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.
Figure 1 Figure 2
2.3 Installing the Batteries
Figure 3 Figure 4
Caution: Observe the proper battery polarity orientation when
installing batteries. Incorrect positioning can damage both the
batteries and the unit.
a. Unclip the battery cover latch at the bottom of the cover, and lift
the battery cover off.
b. Insert the 4 “AAA” size rechargeable batteries by following the
+ /- polarity marking inside the Battery Compartment as shown in
Figure 3.
c. Replace the Battery Compartment Cover. See Figure 4.
Read these Safety Warnings before you charge the batteries. When placing the Action 950 in the charger, use only the power supplies listed in the user instructions supplied with the Action 950. 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 950 units.
They might leak if you do.
Important
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 main socket with
the switch on the socket set to OFF.
c. Switch ON the mains socket.
Use only the mains adaptor provided. Using any other adaptor will result in non-compliance with EN60950-1 and will invalidate any approvals & warranty.
d. Place the Action 950 units in the charge cradle in an upright position.
The Charge LED indicators will light up.
e. It takes about 10 hours to fully recharge 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 when charging. This will shorten the charging time.
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OR: Charging the batteries (using adaptor)
Lift the charge socket cover located on the right side of the handset.
Insert the round connector of the 9.0V DC/200mA adaptor
Mains socket
Charge jack
Mic/Earpiece jack
into the charge jack. Plug the mains adaptor into a
240V AC, 50Hz main socket with the switch on the socket set to OFF. Use only the mains adaptor provided.
Then switch ON the mains socket.
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The battery meter is located in the left corner of the LCD Screen. It appears like a battery with three bars inside. These indicate 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.
The Action 950 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 950 will emit a “beep” sound for every 10 seconds in normal mode.
Important: Charge the unit for 10-14 hours.
Battery charge at very low level. When the battery level reachs its minimum level in Action 950 on mode, the unit will emit two beep tones and automatically turn off the power .
Important: Charge the unit for 10-14 hours. CAUTION : Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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The Action 950 h as a built in power saver to make the batteries last longer. But when you are not using the units, turn them OFF to conserve battery power.
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