Binatone MR200 User Manual

Using the PMR, continued

Scanning channels

When the SCAN function is turned on, the handset will continuously scan through all eight channels until it finds one on which another user is transmitting.

1 Press the MENU button TWICE SCAN flashes on the display.

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to start or stop scanning

When the handset detects an active channel, it will pause on that channel.

3Press EITHER

the ENTER button to set this as the current channel

the TALK button to transmit on this channel

the ▲ or ▼ button to continue scanning

Monitoring two channels at once (Dual Watch)

1 Press the MENU button THREE times

DW appears on the display, as well as the currently selected channel.

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a second channel

The display switches backwards and forwards between the two selected channels. If the handset detects a signal on either channel, it will stop and receive it.

OR, to monitor for weak signals on the channel currently shown:

3	Press the MONI button; to stop monitoring, press
	the MONI button again

To end Dual Watch mode

4 Press the TALK, CALL or ENTER button

Locking the buttons

With the buttons locked, you can transmit (TALK), receive or monitor (MONI) the current channel. But you can’t change the volume (▲▼ ) or use the MENU button.

To lock the buttons:

Press and hold the ENTER button until appears on the display

	To unlock the buttons:
	Press and hold the ENTER button until			disappears
	from the display

4 Using the seconds counter

The MR200 seconds counter (stopwatch) can count up to

99 seconds.

1 Press the MENU button FIVE times

00 flashes on the display.

2 To start the counter, press the ▲ button

The counter starts running. If it reaches 99 it goes back to 00 and starts again.

3	To pause the counter, press the ▼ button
	The counter flashes on the display. You can press the
	▲ button again to restart it; or …
4	To reset the counter to 00 press the ENTER button
	while the display is flashing
	When you’ve finished …
5	Press the MENU button once to return to normal
	operation

If the handset detects a signal on the current channel while the seconds counter is running, it will automatically switch to normal operation and receive the transmission

5 Cleaning and care

To clean your MR200, use a soft cloth dampened with water.

Do not use cleaners or solvents, which may cause damage not covered by the guarantee.

6 Technical specification

Operating frequency 446.00625 to 446.09375 MHz (eight channels)

Channel spacing 12.5 KHz

Output power 0.5 W

Channel	Frequency (MHz)	Channel	Frequency (MHz)
1	446.00625	5	446.05625
2	446.01875	6	446.06875
3	446.03125	7	446.08125
4	446.04375	8	446.09375

Declaration of conformity

The Binatone MR200 conforms to the following standards:

■EN 300296 (RF testing)

■EN 300279 (EMC testing)

■EN 60065 (safety testing)

7 Troubleshooting

	Problem	Possible cause — solution
	No power	■ Batteries are low or not fitted correctly — check;
		replace batteries if necessary
		■ Handset is not switched on — check
	Weak reception/	■ Batteries are low or not fitted correctly
	no reception/	■ Other user is not within range — check
‘noisy’ reception		■ Handsets are not tuned to the same channel —
		check
		■ Volume level is too low — increase the volume
		■ — Speak in a normal voice, 5–8 cm
		(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
		■ You’re wearing the handset too close to your
		body — move the handset
		■ 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	■ Handset is locked — check
	channels	■ Batteries are 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 Guarantee and service

The Binatone MR200 is fully guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase. The guarantee does not cover damage by misuse or negligence, or by excessive voltages.

When you first unpack your Binatone MR200, 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 MR200 develops a fault, first check the points above. If you can’t solve the problem, return the whole system to where you bought it.

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.

MR200

Model 0503

Socket for handsfree kit (headset)*

TRANSMITTING indicator light

ON/OFF button

Microphone

TALK button

Press and hold while you’re transmitting

MENU button

Press to change channels and to switch between modes

MONI (monitor) button

Press and hold to check for signals on the current channel

User Guide

Display (see below)

UP and DOWN buttons

Press to change the speaker volume. Press after the MENU button to change channels

CALL button

Press to send Ring tone to other handsets

ENTER button

Press to switch the backlight on and off. Press and hold to lock and unlock the buttons.

Press to confirm settings

* Hands-free kit not supplied as standard

What’s on the display

BUSY	Channel number (1 to 8)

DW

SCAN

VOX

		Battery charge level — when this shows
		(low), make sure you have some
		new batteries to hand.
DW		Dual Watch — shown when you’re
		monitoring two channels at once.
		Shown when the buttons are locked.
BUSY		Shown when you’re receiving a signal.
SCAN		Shown when the handset is scanning all
		channels.
VOX		Shown when the handset is in VOX
		(voice-activated) mode.
		Volume level

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