Binatone MARINA 300 User Manual
Antenna
PTT (PUSH to
TALK) button
- Press and hold
to transmit.
(Power) button
-
Press and hold to
turn the PMR unit
ON or OFF.
CALL button
- Press
to send
a
one to o
its.
ther
ringing t
PMR un
Mic (Microphone)
1. LCD Screen
Displays the current Speaker volume level.
Displayed when the Key Lock feature is activated.
Displayed when transmitting a signal.
Displayed when receiving a signal.
Blinks when the Scan feature is turned ON.
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Speaker
LCD Screen
Displays the
current channel
selection and other
radio symbols.
(UP
butto
chang
volume, and to
select settings
during programming.
MENU Button
Waterproof
Channel Number. Changes
from 1 to 8 as selected by the
user.
Displays the current Battery
charge level.
Press to p
the PMR settings.
)/ (
DOWN)
ns - Press to
e channels,
rogram
Belt clip
2. Installation
latch
2.1 Removing the Belt Clip
a. Pull the Belt Clip Latch
away from the PMR.
b. While pulling the Belt
Clip Latch, push up
the Belt Clip as
shown in Figure 1.
2.2 Loosen the screw counter
clock wise direction using a
Figure 1
Figure 3
coin or belt clip open the battery
compartment as shown in Figure 2
2.3 Installing the Belt
Clip
open
a. Slide the Belt Clip into
the slot as shown in
Figure 3.
b. A “click” indicates the
Belt Clip is locked into
position.
Figure 2
2.4 Installing the Batteries
AA A
AA
A
A
AA
Figure 4 Figure 5
Caution: Observe the proper battery polarity orientation when
g ba tteries.Incorrect pos
installin
batteries and th
e unit.
g can damage both the
itionin
a. Slide down the Battery Compartment Cover.
b. Insert 3 “AAA” size batteries (not included) by following the
polarity marking inside the Battery Compartment as shown in
Figure 4.
c. Replace the Battery Compartment Cover.Tighten the battery
door screw firmly to meet the IPX6 standard. See Figure 5.
Notes:
Use only same type and make of batteries o
n the PMR units.
The PMR units have a built-in Power Saver (PS) for maximum
battery life, but when not in use, turn the units OFF to
conserve battery power
.
Remove the batteries if the units will not be used for a long
perio
d of time.
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3. Waterproof standard IPX6
though this unit is designed to meet IPX6 standard,
it can be kept 1 meter under water for 1 minutes.
4. Operation
4.1 Turning the Unit ON/OFF
To Turn ON;
a. Press and hold the (Power) button. A special “beep"
sound will be heard. The LCD Screen will be illuminated by
an orange light for several seconds, and will display the
current channel.
To switch OFF;
b. Press and hold the (Power) button. A special “beep"
sound will be heard and the LCD Screen will turn blank.
4.2 Adjusting the Speaker volume
4.3 Receiving a Call
4.4 Transmitting (sending)
Important:
also be on the same channel that you are currently u
to the "Changing
When the PTT and/or CALL buttons are continuously pressed,
your PMR cannot receive any transmiss ions.
4.5 Roger Beep
4.6 Changing Channels
There are 8 volume levels, the current speaker volume
level is displayed on the LCD Screen.
To adjust the speaker volume level, press the (UP)
button to increase, or press the (DOWN) button to
decrease. The LCD Screen will display the speaker volume
icon bars ascending, or descending respectively.
The unit is continuously in Receive mode when the
unit is turned ON and not transmitting. When a signal is
received on the current channel, the receive signal icon
“RX” will be displayed on the LCD Screen.
a.
Press and hold the PTT (Push to Talk) button to transmit
your voice. The transmit signal icon “TX” will display on
the LCD Screen.
b.
Hold the unit in a vertical position with the Mic
(Microphone) 5 cm away from the mouth. While holding
the PTT button, speak into the mic (microphone) in a
normal tone of voice.
c.
Release the PTT button when you have finished
transmitting.
In order for other people to receive your transmission, they must
Channel" section for more informati on.
The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted
whenever the PTT button is released. This alerts the
receiving party that you have ended the transmission, and
you are now in receive mode.
The PMR has 8 available channels. To change channels, in
normal mode;
a. Press the MENU button, the Channel icon “ ” on the LCD
Screen will start blinking.
sing. Refer
b. While the Channel icon is blinking, press the (UP) or
(DOWN) button to select the desired channel. The channel
changes from 1 to 8, or from 8 to 1.
c. Press the MENU button to confirm your selection and
return to the normal mode.
4.6.1 Monitor
You can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals
on the current channel.
a. To activate
button at the same time.
b. If you hear constant noise and hissing, press the
MENU button
Note:
Refer to the "Channel Table" section of this Owner’s Manual for
detailed frequency listing.
4.7 Channel Scan
4.8 Key Lock
4.9 Calling (Paging) Tone
Channel scan performs searches for active signals in an
endless loop from channels 1 to 8. This allows you to find
other radios without having to change channel. To activate
this feature;
a.
Press and hold down the (UP) or (DOWN) button for
3 seconds. The channel number on the LCD Screen
changes rapidly until an active signal is detected.
b.
When an active signal (one of the 8 channels) is detected,
channel scan pauses on the active channel.
c.
Press the PTT button to communicate through the active
signal channel, and the channel scan will be deactivated.
(OR press the (UP) or (DOWN) button to continue
the channel scanning.)
d.
Press the MENU button to stop the channel scanning
operation.
The Key Lock feature allows the user to disable the (UP),
(DOWN), and the MENU buttons so that the PMR settings
cannot be changed accidentally.
a.
To activate the Key Lock feature, press and hold the
MENU button until the Key Lock icon ( ) appears
on the LCD Screen.
b.
To deactivate the Key Lock feature, press and hold the
MENU button again until the Key Lock icon ( )
disappears on the LCD Screen.
The PTT, CALL, and the (Power) buttons will remain
functional even if the Key Lock feature is activated.
You can use the CALL button to send a tone to other users on
the same channel. To activate this feature;
a.
With the PMR in normal mode, press and release the CALL
button. The unit will transmit a 2-second page tone to the
other unit/s set with the same channel within transmitting
range .
press and hold the MENU and the (UP)
,
to turn off the Monitor function.
5. Auxiliary Features
5.1 LCD Screen Back Light
5.2 Power Saving
5.3 Battery Meter Indicator
Every time a button is pressed (except PTT button), the LCD
Screen back light will illuminate for 4 seconds.
Your PMR unit has special circuitry designed to extend the
life of your battery. When the unit is not used for 4 seconds,
it will automatically switch into a low power mode.
The Power Saving feature does not affect the PMR’s ability to
receive transmissions. When a signal is detected, it
automatically returns to full power mode.
The PMR can detect the battery charge levels. The Battery
icon will display the battery charge status as follows;
Battery charge at high level.
Battery charge at low level.
Important: Replace the Batteries. Use only Alkaline
“AAA” 1.2V batteries.
6. Effective Range
The Transmission range of the product is dependent on the environment
terrain where it is being used, the following diagram attempts to guide
the user on the sort of performance to expect for everyday use.
Signal Strenght
0 Range (Km) 3
Optimum (open area) (1)
Medium ground based
obstruction (2)
Heavily built up area (3)
Range Slope
Range Check
The Transmission range will be affected as shown in the above diagram.
The transmitting range typical values for different environment conditions
will be (1) 3 km (2) 1.5 km (3) 750m. It should be remembered that
these are only guide values as actual achieved distances will be
dependent on the environment and terrrain.
7. Specifications
e
8 Chan nel s
W
0.5
to 3 Kms. (2 Miles)
Up
va
Channels A
ilabl
Outpu t P ower (TX)
e
Rang
Channel Frequency Table
Channel
1
2
3
4
Frequency (MHz)
446 .00 625
446 .01 875
446 .0
3 125
446 .04 375
Channel
5
6
7
8
Frequency (MHz)
446 .05 625
446 .0
6 875
446 .0
8 125
44 6.0 937 5
8. Safety
CAUTIO N
Do not use any PMR that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes
contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.
in
All batte ries can c ause p roperty d amage and/or bo dily i njury suc h as bu rns if
con ductive ma terial suc h as jewe lry, keys , or beaded chains to uch expose d
rmi nals. Th e material may co mplete an elect rical circ uit ( short circ uit) and
te
bec ome quite hot. Exercise c are in han dling any cha rged batt ery, partic ularl y
whe n p lacin g i t i nside a pocket , purse, or ot her contain er with metal obj ects.
Damaged A nt en na
Batterie s
WARNIN G
Do not place your PMR in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Air bags inflate with great force. If a PMR is placed in the air bag deployment
ar
ea and the air bag inflates, the PMR may be propelled with great force and
cause serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
Turn your PMR OFF w hen in a ny area with a poten tially ex plosive atmosphere , unless
i s a type especially qu alified f or su ch us e ( for ex ample , Factor y M utual Approved).
it
Sparks in such areas c ould cause an ex plosion or fire result ing in injury o r e ven d eath.
Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact
sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion.
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn your PMR OFF near
electrical blasting caps or in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off the two
way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions
NO TE : A reas w ith pot ent i all y expl os iv e atmo spher es a re o ft en, but n ot always ,
arly marke d. Th ey incl ude fue ling ar eas
cle
ch
em ical tra ns fer or sto rag e f aci litie s; area s wher e the ai r con ta ins chem ic a ls o r
r ticl es, such a s gra in , d ust, o r me tal po wde rs; an d an y othe r are a where yo u
pa
wo
u
ld nor mal ly be adv
9. Cleaning and Care
To clean your PMR, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or
solvent, which may cause damage that may not be covered by guarantee.
For Vehic le s w it h a n A ir Ba g
Potentia ll y E xp lo si ve At mo sp he re s
Batterie s
Blasting Ca ps an d Areas
.
suc
h a
o w deck on b oats; fue
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10. Guarantee and service
The Binatone marina 300 is fully guaranteed for 12 months from the date
purchase shown on you r sales receipt. The guarantee does not cover
of
damage by misuse or negligence, or by excessive voltage.
Please keep your sales (till) receipt - this is your guarantee. You should
also keep the original packaging materials.
When unpacking your Binatone marina 300, check for visible damage.
If you
see any damage, do not use the PM R - return the whole unit to
where you bought it.
If your Binatone marina 300 develop
Guide.” section of this manual. If you can’t solve the problem, return the
whole unit as follows;
Repair after the Guarantee has expired
If the unit is no longer covered by Guarantee, first follow steps 1 as for
repair under Guarantee, Then..
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
300 for repair.
M
3. Return your marina
300 to the address given by the Service Depar tment,
making sure to include your name and address, and a cheque o
s a fault, refer to the “ Troubleshooting
marina 300
marina 300
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11. Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
No p ower.
Rec eptio
n
is
wea k.
Can not
cha nge
cha nnels
Ran ge is limi ted .
Sou nd distor tio n
pro blems
.
Solutio
Check the batteries are installed properly.
The may be weak.batteries
Replace the old batteries with new ones.
Press the (UP) button to increase the receiver volume level.
The receiving signal may be weak and/or out of range.
Key lock mode must be deactivated if the Key lock icon ( ) is
displayed on the LCD Screen.
To change channels, press the MENU button then press the
(UP) o
r (DOWN) buttons to change the current channel.
Batteries may be weak.
Batteries may be weak.
Replace with new if the battery charge level
indicator is low.
The maximum range will vary depending on terrain and environment.
Open fields provide the maximum range, while steel/concrete
structures, heavy foliage, and use in buildings and in vehicles
limit the range significantly.may
Wearing the radio close to the body, such as in a pocket or on
a belt, will decrease range; change the location of the radio.
If you are transmitting, speak in a normal tone of voice, 5 cm
.
away from the Mic (microphone.).
If you are receiving, lower the volume to a comfortable level.
Radios too close. Radios must be at least 1.5 meters apart;
your distance
Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission.
k range is up to 3 Km (2 miles) in clear unobstructed
Tal
conditions
.
n
batteries
.increase
postal order for the value of the repair cha rge.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
Binatone Telecom plc operates a policy of c ontinuous product
improvement, and so reserves the right to make changes to the product
and functions without prior notice
.
The Binatone marina
Declaration of Conformity
300
complies with the essential requirements
This eq uip me nt is intende d for use i n:
-
r
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria Germany Luxemburg Switzerland
Croatia Greece
Cyprus
Czech
Denmark
Estonia Italy Slovenia
Finland
France
Hungary Norway UK
Iceland Poland Romania
Ireland Portugal
Latvia
Liechtenstein
The Netherlands
Spain
Sweden
Turkey
And conforms to the following relevant standards:
Waste electrical products must not be
disposed of with household waste.
This equipment should be taken to
your local recycling centre for safe
treatment.
Binatone Telecom plc operates a policy of continuous product
improvement, and so reserves the right to make changes to the product
and functions without prior notice.
Count ri es of use
Binatone Help Line - 0845 345 9677
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Caution: Use only same type and make of batteries. To reduce the
risk of electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
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