Binatone MR620 User Manual

Personal Mobile Radio(PMR) With twin charger

User Guide

MENU button

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

ON/OFF button

TALK button

Press and hold while you' re transmitting

call button Press to send Ring tones to other handsets

What' s on the display

SCAN V O X DCM

Channel number(1to8)

Sub-channel number(0 to 38)

Battery change level. when the bars reduce, the battery needs charging

Shown when you are transmitting the signal

Shown when you are receiving the signal

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

MR620

Socket for handsfree kit(Socket)*

under the hinged cover

Flash Light

Flash Light button

Press for flash light

Lock button

Press and hold to Lock and unlock the buttons

Up and Down buttons

MIC

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

Microphone

1.Fitting the batteries

Your MR620 includes one battery pack for each handset.

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

Do not remove the sleeve from the battery pack.

1.Open the locking latch and take off the battery compartment cover.

2.Insert the battery pack making certain that the arrow is showing & pointing towards the top of the handset.

3.Replace the cover and close the latch.

To fit the belt clip

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

Important read these Safety Warning before you charge the batteries

Insert your fingernail behind the tab

Lift the belt clip off

2.Charging the batteries

Connect the main power lead to the charger socket.

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.

The PMR must be charged using the mains adaptor provided. Using any other adaptor will result in non-compliance with EN60065 and will invalidate any approvals & warranty.

Place the handsets in the charging cradle.

The charge light comes on when a handset is put on charge.

It takes about 10 hours to recharge the batteries fully if they've

SCAN V OX

VOX

VOX DCM

DCM

SCAN

3.Using the Personal Mobile Radio(PMR)

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.

Important safety warning

To reduce radio frequency exposure when you're using your MR620, hold the handset at least 5cm(2inches)from your face. Never use your MR620 outdoors in a thunderstorm. Don't use the MR620 in the rain. If your MR620 ever gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries. Dry the battery compartment and leave the cover off for a few hours. Don't use the handset until it is completely dry. Keep the MR620 out of the reach of babies and young children.

To switch your PMR ON&OFF

To switch the PMR ON. Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the channel number is displayed & you hear a beep.

To switch the handset OFF

SCAN VOX

VOX

VOX DCM

DCM

SCAN

Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the display goes blank. You hear a musical tone each time 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 MR620 handset, or while the handset is idle (switched on but not in Use).

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 handset 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

TALK

Press the TALK button to confirm the sub-channel setting.

Transmitting and Receiving.

MR620 transmission is 'one way-at-a-time' while you are speaking, you can not receive a transmission. MR620 is an open-license band always identify yourself when

transmitting, as other people may be communicating on the same channel.

To speak to another handset user Press and hold the TALK button so that the Transmitting

TALK

symbol ( ) appears 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.

To listen to another handset 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 the MR620 will not pick up very weak signals. But you can monitor the current channel for all sounds.

become completely run down. New batteries take up to 14 hours to

When placing the handset in the charger, use only the

rechargeable battery pack supplied with the MR620. 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 handset. They might leak if you do.

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charge fully.

Battery meter

The battery meter is located in the left corner of the LCD panel. It looks like a battery with three bars inside. These indicate the amount of power available. As the power is used the bars will disappear. When the battery level reaches its minimum level, the handset will emit two beep tones and automatically turn OFF the power.

Battery life

The MR620 has a built in power saver feature to make the batteries last longer. But when you are not using the handset, it's better to switch it off to save the battery power.

Changing the channels and sub-channels

MR620 has eight channels, numbered 1to8. To communicate with other PMR users within range, you must all have your PMR tuned to the same channel. Press the MENU button once

The current channel number flashes on the display

Press the UP or DOWN buttons to go to the channel you want

TALK

Press the TALK button to confirm the channel setting.

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

To activate monitoring feature Press and hold the MENU and DOWN buttons at the same time.

The receiving symbol ( ) appears on the display. Your handset will pick up any signals on the current channel, including background noise.

TALK

Press the TALK button to stop monitoring.

VOX(voice activated transmission)mode

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

The level of VOX sensitivity is shown by Numbers on the display. At the highest level, 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 the MENU button Three times

VOX icon is displayed and OF flashes on the LCD panel.

Press the UP button to set the level of sensitivity.(3 maximum)

If you press the DOWN button until OF appears on the display, vox is turned off.

Press the TALK button to confirm the setting.

TALK

As long as the handset is 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 will hear a ring tone for about two seconds, while the transmitting symbol( ) appears on the LCD panel. Any other handset within range and tuned to the same channel will hear Ring tone, and may decide to transmit to you.

Selecting Call-Ring tones Press the MENU button four times, the unit will enter

Call-Ring setting mode. The LCD will display 1 while 1

is flashing.

Press the UP or DOWN button to change the Call-Ring tone.

(5 different tones),the different Call-Ring tones can be heard

during changing.

Press the TALK button to confirm your setting after you select

TALK

your desired Call-Tone.

Setting Call-Ring off

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

Press the MENU button four times, the unit will enter Call-Ring

setting mode.

Press the UP or DOWN buttons until OF appears on the display.

TALK

Press the 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 the other person know that you have finished talking and you are now in receive mode.

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

flasheson the LCD screen.

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

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

TALK

Press the TALK button to confirm the setting.

Key tone ON/OFF setting

This feature allows the handset 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.

On "

Press the UP or DOWN buttons to enable (' will appear on

the LCD )or disable (' Will appear on the LCD) the key tone

OF '

On '

feature.

TALK

Press the TALK button to confirm your setting.

Dual-Watch-Monitor the current channel plus one other at the same time. Press the MENU button seven times.

DCM appears on the display while "OF " is flashing.

Select the desired 2nd channel by pressing UP or DOWN button.

Press the MENU button to change the CTCSS code.

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

TALK

Press the TALK button to confirm the setting.

The display switches backwards and forwards between the two channels. If the 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 the MENU button Seven times.

The channel number flashes on the display.

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

TALK

Press the TALK button to exit from the Dual Watch mode.

Scanning Channels

When the Scan function is turned on, the handset will continuously scan through all eight channels and all 38 sub-channels until it finds one on which another user is transmitting. Press MENU and the UP buttons at the same time.

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

Press the UP button to continue scanning 1 to 8 channel.

Press the DOWN button to scan the Sub-channels.

Press the TALK button to stop the scan and communicate or

TALK

DOWN button to continue scan.

Locking the buttons

With the buttons locked you can transmit (Talk), receive or monitor(MON) the current channel. But you change the volume

can't

( ) or use the MENU button.

To lock the buttons

Press and hold the LOCK button until " "

appears on the

display.

To unlock the buttons Press and hold the LOCK button until " " disappears from the display.

Using the Stopwatch Press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds.

"00 "appears on the display.

000

Press the UP button to start the Stopwatch.

Press the UP button to Stop the stopwatch.

Press the DOWN button to reset the time.

Press and hold the MENU button to exit from the stop watch

TALK

mode.

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Built-in Flashlight

As an added feature, your MR620 has a built-in flashlight. Press and release the FLASH LIGHT button to turn the light ON and OFF.

Using a hands free kit(Headset)

You can plug a hands-free kit (not supplied as standard)into the socket on the top of your MR620 handset. With a hands-free kit, you may wish to transmit in VOX mode, but if you find that this doesn't work very well ,you can turn the VOX sensitivity off and press the TALK button to transmit, as normal.

4. Cleaning and care

To clean your MR620, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents, as these may cause damage which is not

covered by the guarantee.

5. 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 2 446.01875 3 446.03125 4 446.04375

Interference Elimination Codes

(CTCSS - Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)

Code Frequency(Hz)

1 67.0 2 71.9 3 74.4 4 77.0 5 79.7 6 82.5 7 85.4 8 88.5 9 91.5 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

5 446.05625 6 446.06875 7 446.08125 8 446.09375

Code Frequency(Hz)

20 131.8 21 136.5 22 141.3 23 146.2 24 151.4 25 156.7 26 162.2 27 167.9 28 173.8 29 179.9 30 186.2 31 192.8 32 203.5 33 210.7 34 218.1 35 225.7 36 233.6 37 241.8 38 250.3

6. Guarantee and service

The Binatone MR620 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 MR620,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 MR620 develops a fault, first check the points in the troubleshooting section. 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 MR620,using the original packaging. Remember to include the mains adaptor. 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 MR620 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.

Repair after the Guarantee has expired If the unit is no longer under 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 MR620 for repair. 3 Return your MR620 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.

The use of this product is allowed in the following countries: Germany, Belgium, Bulgaria, Austria, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Letland, Hungary, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, Spain, Swiss and England.

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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7. Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause solution

No power Batteries are low or not fitted correctly check;

Handset is not switched on check

Batteries are low or not fitted correctly

weak reception/ Other user is not within range check

no reception/

Handsets are not tuned to the same channel

noisy reception

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 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

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

and that mains power is switched on at the socket. Make sure the handset is correctly in place in the charging cradle, with its battery compart-ment cover locked shut. Use only the rechargeable battery pack, as supplied with the unit. You may need to replace the battery pack with a new one after many hours of use.

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.

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