Binatone ADVENTURER 100 User Manual

2.Charging the battery pack

Plug the mains adaptor into a 230V AC ,50Hz main socket with the switch on the socket set to OFF.

Then switch ON the main socket.

Battery Life

The PMR has a built in power saver feature to make the batteries last longer. But when you are not using the PMR , it's better to switch it off to save the battery power.

Battery Meter

The battery meter is located in the lower left side of the LCD panel. These dicate the amount of power available. As the power is used the bars will disappear. When the battery level reach it minimum level in PMR on mode, unit will emit two beep tones and automatically turn off the power and proceeds to watch mode.

The PMR must be used with mains adaptor, provided with the unit. Using any other adaptor will result in non -Compliance with the EN60065 and will invalidate any approval to this Apparatus.

Lift the charge jack cover located on the side of your unit.

Insert the round connector of the 7.5V DC/200mA adaptor into the charge jack.

During Charging, the battery level indicator icon will start scrolling on the display in both clock mode and PMR on mode.

It takes about 10 hours to recharge the battery fully if they've become completely run down. New battery take up to 12 hours to charge fully.

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DCM VOX

TX RX

Adventurer 100

Personal Mobile Radio(PMR)

User Guide

CALL button

Press to send Ring tones to other handsets

TALK button

Press and hold while you' re transmitting

Socket for handsfree kit(headset) and charge

under the hinged cover

ON/OFF button

MENU button

Press to change Channels and sub-channels, and to switch between modes

Microphone

Up and Down buttons

Press to change the speaker Volume. Press after menu button to change the channels

What' s on the display

Channel number(1to8)

Sub-channel number(0 to 38)

Battery power level. when the bars disapper charge the batteries

Shown when you are transmitting the signal

1. If the unit is in standby mode

Time

2. If the unit power ON

Stop watch

DCM VOX

TX RX

Effective Range

The Transmission range of the product is wholly dependent on the environment or terrain in which it is being used, the following diagram attempts to guide the user on the sort of performance to expect in everyday use.

Signal Strength

Optimum(open area)(1)

Medium ground based obstruction(2)

Heavily built up area(3)

Range Slope0 Range(Km) 3

Important read these Safety Warning before you charge the battery

When charging the handset, use only the rechargeable Ni-NH battery pack supplied with the PMR. Don't try to charge the non-rechargeable batteries. Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely locked in place when you are charging the battery pack. Disposed 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 PMR .

Your PMR includes 1.2V AA x 3 rechargeable battery pack for each units.

1.Fitting the Battery pack

Press MENU button again to set the minutes. The minutes segment start to flash.

Press UP or DOWN button to increase or decrease the minutes number displayed.

Press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds to confirm the time setting and exit the time setting mode.

Using Stop Watch

In watch mode, press and hold CALL button for 3 Seconds. The stop watch appear on the display.

Press UP button once to start the stop watch. Press UP button once to stop the stopwatch. Press DOWN button once to re-set the timer.

Press and hold CALL button for 3 second to exit from the Stopwatch mode.

4.Using the Personal Mobile Radio

To switch the PMR OFF Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the channel display goes off. You hear a musical tone each time to confirm.

3.Using the Stopwatch

Standby mode(Clock Mode)

Installing the battery will automatically turn-on and proceeds to Watch mode.

To set the Time

your Watch has a 24 hour Time clock.

In watch mode, press and hold the MENU button for 3 Seconds.The Hour segment in display will flash.

Press UP or Down button to increase or decrease the hour number displayed.

Changing the channels and sub-channels

PMR has eight channels, numbered 1to8. To communicate with

other PMR users within range, you must all have your PMR watch tuned to the same channel. Press the MENU button once The current channel number flashes on the display

Press UP or Down button to go to the channel you want

Press TALK button to confirm.

Volume control

To adjust the loudspeaker volume Press the UP or Down button.

The volume level is shown by the bars on the display. You can change the volume either While you're using your PMR handset, or while the handset is idle (switched on but not in Use).

Transmitting range

The talk range depends on environmental and terrain. It will be greatest (up to about 3km or 1 3/4 miles) in wide open spaces, without obstructions such as hills or buildings. Don't try to use two PMR handsets which are less than 1.5m (5feet)apart.If you do, you

may get interference.

To listen to another PMR user

Make sure you are not pressing the TALK button Receiving symbol( ) is shown on the display when the other person is speaking. Don't try to transmit until they have finished.

Monitoring the current channel

Normally Watch PMR will not pick up very weak signals. But you can

monitor the current channel for all sounds.

To activate the monitoring feature

Press the MENU and DOWN button atthe same time Your handset will pick up any signals on the current channel, Including background noise.

Press TALK button to stop monitoring.

communicate only with other users tuned to the same channel and sub-channel. To turn the sub-channel function off, simply set the sub-channel to 0 (zero).Then you can communicate with any PMR user on the same channel who also turned off sub-channel operation(or whose PMR does not have the feature). Press the MENU button twice The current sub-channel number flashes on the display.

Press the UP or Down button to go to the sub-channel you want. Press the TALK button to confirm.

Transmitting and Receiving.

PMR transmission is 'one way-at-a-time' while you are speaking,

you can not receive a transmission.

PMR is an open-license band always identify yourself when

transmitting, as other people may be communicating on the same

channel.

To speak to another PMR user

Press and hold the TALK button so that the Transmitting symbol ( ) appear on the LCD panel. Speak clearly into the microphone, in a normal tone - don't shout When you're finished speaking, release the TALK button.

Each channel also has 38 sub-channels(sometime called CTCSS codes) letting you set up group of users within the same channels, for more private communication.If you have a set a sub-channel, you can

VOX(voice activated transmission)mode

In VOX mode your PMR will transmit whenever it detects your voice (or other noise) without the TALK button pressed. It will transmit for 2 seconds even if you stop talking.

Note: Once you remove the battery from the unit, clock will reset to default time 12:00

Dual watch-shown when you are monitoring two channels at once.

Shown when the unit is in VOX (voice activated mode)

Shown when the unit is scanning all channels

Shown when the buttons are locked

Volume level

Shown when you are receiving the signal

Shown when you are sending the call tone

To remove the belt clip

It is easier to fit the batteries without the belt clip in place.

Pull the tab forward(away from the handset)

to release the belt clip. Then lift the belt clip

off.

To fit the batteries

Insert your fingernail behind the tab

Lift the belt clip off

1.Loosen the screw counter clock wise direction by using a cion or your fingers. Open the battery compartment

2.Insert the battery pack facing battery contact

plate in.

4.Replace the cover and close the screw clock wise.

3.Make sure the up arrow is showing, and pointing towards the top of the handset.

To replace the belt clip

Slide the belt clip down into the slot until it clicks into place.

Range Check

The transmission range will be affected as shown in the diagram above. The transmitting range typical values for different environment conditions will be (1) 3km (2) 1.5km (3) 750m. It should be remembered that these are only guide values as actual achieved distances will be dependent on the environment and terrain.

Important safety warning

If you are using a head set, to protect your hearing, do not turn the volume to the highest level . To reduce radio frequency exposure when you're using your adventure-100, hold the handset at least 5cm(2inches)from your face. Never use your PMR outdoors in a thunderstorm. Don't use yourPMR in the rain. If your PMR ever get wet, turn it off and remove the battery. Dry the battery compartment and leave the cover off for few hours. Don't use the PMR until it is completely dry. Keep the PMR out of the reach of babies and young children.

Turning ON and OFF your PMR To switch the PMR ON, Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the channel display comes.

Note: To obtain the better reception, reposition the Antenna.

The level of VOX sensitivity is shown by numbers on the display. At the highest level(level 3), the handset will pickup softer noise (including background noise); at the lowest level, it will pick up only

quite loud noise.

To turn VOX mode ON and OFF:

Press MENU button Three times VOX icon display and OF flashes on the LCD panel.

Press UP button to set the level of sensitivity. If you press the Down button until OF appear on the display, you can turn off the VOX mode.

Press TALK button to confirm the setting. As long as the handset in VOX mode, VOX is shown steadily on the display.

Ring tone

You can send ring tone to other handsets within range and tuned to the same channel,(and sub-channel if applicable), to alert them you

want to communicate with them. Press and release the CALL button You can hear ring tone for about two seconds, while the transmitting symbol( )and call signal( )appear on the LCD panel. Any other PMR handset within the range and tuned to

same channel will hear Ring tone, and may decide to

to you.

the transmit

Setting Call-Ring tones

Press MENU button for Four times, theunit will enter to Call-Ring setting mode. The LCD will display CA while 1 is flashing.

PTT

battery pack

Mic/spk jack

Charge jack

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To clean your PMR watch, use a soft cloth dampened with water.Do not use cleaners or solvent, which may cause damage which may

not covered by guarantee.

5. Cleaning and care

Operating frequency 446.00625 to 446.09375 MHz(eight channels) Channel spacing 12.5 KHz Output power 0.5 W

6. Technical specification

Channel Frequency(MHz) Channel Frequency(MHz)

1 446.00625 2 446.01875 3 446.03125 4 446.04375

5 446.05625 6 446.06875 7 446.08125 8 446.09375

(CTCSS - Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)

Interference Elimination Codes

Code Frequency(Hz)

1 6 7.0

Code Frequency(Hz)

2 7 1.9 3 7 4.4 4 7 7.0 5 7 9.7 6 8 2.5 7 8 5.4 8 8 8.5 9 9 1.5 10 94.8 11 97.4 12 100.0 13 103.5 14 107.2 15 110.9 16 114.8 17 118.8 18 123.0 19 127.3

20 13 1.8 21 13 6.5 22 14 1.3 23 14 6.2 24 15 1.4 25 15 6.7 26 16 2.2 27 16 7.9 28 17 3.8 29 17 9.9 30 18 6.2 31 19 2.8 32 20 3.5 33 21 0.7 34 21 8.1 35 22 5.7 36 23 3.6 37 24 1.8 38 25 0.3

Problem Possible cause solution

No power Battery is low or not fitted correctly check;

PMR is not switched on check

Battery is low or not fitted correctly Other user is not within range check PMR are not tuned to the same channel

check

Noisy reception is more likely when using high numbered sub-channels try using a lower-

numbered sub-channel,agreeing it with the rest of your group first Volume level is too low increase the volume

Speak in a normal voice,5-8cm(2-3 inches ) away from the microphone Local conditions are impairing reception move to a different location. away from obstructions

and as high as possible Other user is not transmitting check Other user is too close check There's interference from other users on the same channel agree to use a different channel

Cannot change PMR is locked check channels Battery is low or not fitted correctly

In VOX mode, Background noise is high move to a quieter the handset place transmits all VOX sensitivity is too high set it to a lower the time level

In VOX mode, VOX sensitivity is too low set it to a higher the handset level doesn't transmit Speak in a louder voice, nearer to the microphone

8. Troubleshooting

weak reception/ no reception/ noisy reception

Cannot charge Make sure the mains power lead is firmly plugged The batteries into the charger jack.

Make sure the mains power adapter is plugged in, and that mains power is switched on at the socket. Use only 3.6V Ni-MH batteries, as supplied with the unit. You may need to recharge the battery pack after many hours of use.

2 Call our Service Department on 0845 345 9677 and ask for a

quotation of the repair charge and details of where to send your

Adventurer3 for repair.

3 Return your Adventure to the address given by the Service

Department, making sure you include your name and address, and

a cheque or postal order for the value of the repair charge.

This does not affect your statutory rights.

Repair after the Guarantee has expired

If the unit is no longer under Guarantee, first follow steps1 as for

repair under Guarantee. Then...

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Select the desired channel by pressing UP or Down button.

Press MENU button once to change the CTCSS code.

Press UP or Down button to select the desired CTCSS code.

Press TALK button to confirm the setting.

The display switches backwards and forwards between the two channels. If handset detects a signal on either channel, it will stop and receive it. As long as the unit is in Dual watch mode, DCM is shown steadily on the display.

To end the Dual Watch mode

Press MENU button Seven times. The channel number flashes on the display.

Press UP or Down button until the "OF " shown on the display.

Press TALK button to exit from the Dual Watch mode.

7. Guarantee and service

The Binatone Adventurer is fully guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase shown on your sales receipt. The guarantee does not cover damage by misuse or negligence, or by excessive voltages.

Please keep your sales(till)receipt-this is your guarantee. You

should also keep the original packaging material.

When you first unpack your Binatone Adventurer, check for visible damage. If you see any damage, don't use the handsets-return the whole system to where you bought it .

If your Binatone Adventurer develops a fault, first check the points above. If you can't solve the problem, return the whole system as follows;

While the unit is under Guarantee

1 Pack up all parts of your Adventurer, using the original packaging.

Remember to include the mains adapter.

2 Return the unit to the shop where you bought it, making sure you

take your sales receipt.

3 In the unlikely event that you need to return your Adventurer to our

Repair Centre while it is under Guarantee, please send your sales receipt with it, There will be a 5 handling charge for repair under Guarantee.

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.

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Scanning Channels

When the Scan function is tuned on, the handset will continuously scan the through all eight channels and all 38 sub-channels until it find one on which another user is transmitting.

Press MENU and UP button at the same time.

appears on the display, and channel number change continuously. When a signal is detected, the unit will pause.

Press UP button to continue scanning for main channel.

Press Down button to scan the Sub-channels.

Press TALK button to stop the scan and communicate.

To unlock the buttons

Press and hold the MENU button until " " disappears

from the display.

Locking the buttons

With the button locked you can transmit (Talk), receive or monitor(MON) the current channel. But you can't change the volume

( ) or use the MENU button.

To lock the button

Press and hold the MENU button until " " appears on the

display.

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Press UP or Down button to change the Call-Ring tone. (5 different tones),the different Call-Ring tone can be heard

during changing.

Press TALK button to confirm your setting after you select

your desired Call-Tone.

Setting Call-Ring off

If you don't want to hear the call tone, you can set the Call-Ring mode to OFF. In this stage, you can send the call-ring(default call ring number 1)to other party but the PMR you held will not sound.

Press MENU button for Four times, the unit will enter to

Call-Ring setting mode.

Press UP or Down button until display on t he LCD panel.

Press TALK button to confirm your setting.

Roger Beep ON/OFF setting

The roger Beep is a Tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the TALK button is released. This lets other person know that you have finished talk and you are now in receive mode.

To enable or disable the Roger Beep tone Press the MENU button for Five times until the

flashing on the LCD screen.

Press UP or Down button to enable ("ON" will appear on the

display) or disable ("OF" will appear on the display) the roger tone.

Press TALK button to confirm the setting.

Key tone ON/OFF setting

This feature allows the PMR unit to sound a confirmation tone

whenever keys are pressed.

To turn the Key-Tone ON or OFF

Press the MENU button Six times. The " icon flashes on the display.

Press UP or Down button to enable (' will appear on the LCD )or disable (' Will appear on the LCD) the key tone feature.

Press TALK button to confirm your setting.

On '

OF '

Monitoring Two channels at once(Dual Watch)

Press MENU button for Seven times. DCM appear on the display while " OF " is flashing.

PTT

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