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Owner’s Manual

MARINE

MR F300 BT EU

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Introduction

Our Thanks to You and
Customer Assistance

Our Thanks to You

Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine Bluetooth Handset.
Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years
of reliable service.

How Your CobraMarine Bluetooth Handset Works

This handset allows use of mobile telephones (cell phones) afloat while protecting
them from potential damage in the marine environment.

Bluetoot h wireless technology allows voice and data transmission over short
distances by means of a radio link. Using that technology, the Bluetooth handset
allows your cell phone to be turned on and stowed in a waterproof and protected
location on the vessel. Calls are then made and received using the Bluetooth
handset on deck or in the cabin of your boat.

Customer Assistance

Customer Assistance

Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand
its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further
assistance after reading this manual, please contact your local dealer.

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For Warranty and Product Service Information

Please contact your local dealer or distributor.
See www.cobra.com for a list of CobraMarine
international distributors

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Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

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Back Light/

Lock Button

Mode Button

Push to Talk
(PTT)

Function

Buttons

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Handset Controls
and Indicators

Power
Button

Hanger

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Microphone

Backlit LCD
Screen

Escape

Button

Green Phone

Up Arrow

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Button

Home

Button

Button

Enter
Button

Red Phone
Button

Voice Dialing /
Last Number
Redial Button

Down Arrow
Button

Function button effects vary with

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the mode in which the handset is
operating. Button functions are
shown directly above them on
the LCD screen.

Introduction

Backlit LCD Screen,
Product Features and Trademarks

Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen

Waiting

Connected

Disconnected

Pointers

Product Features

Widely Compatible

Links with most Bluetooth enabled
cell phones.

Intuitive Operation

Handset is similar to CobraMarine
radio microphones for easy operation.

Submersible

Meets JIS7 submersible standards.

Noise Cancelling Microphone

Reduces effect of environmental
noise when speaking.

External Audio Output

Allows connection of the F300 to
your stereo’s AUX input.

Key Lock

Prevents accidental operation or setting
changes when key lock is set.

Backlit LCD Screen

Allows adjustment of brightness and
contrast for legibility in all light conditions.

Illuminated Buttons

Allows high visibility of all function
buttons.

Phonebook

Allows storage of name and number
entries.

Call Log

Displays data on the most recent calls
including sent, received and missed.

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Incoming Call

Cell Phone Signal

Outgoing Call

Missed Call
Level

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Trademark Acknowledgement

Cobra®, CobraMarine®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®and the snake design
are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics CorporationTMand MicroBlueTMare trademarks of Cobra Electronics
Corporation, U.S.A.

The Bluetooth®word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
and any use of such marks by Cobra Electronics Corporation, U.S.A. is under license.

Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Handset Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2

Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installation

Included in this Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating Your Handset

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Common MR F300 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Customizing the MR F300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Product Service

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Appendix

Declaration of Conformity and CE Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Important Safety Information

Important Safety Information

Before installing and using your Bluetooth handset, please read these general
precautions and warnings.

Warning and Notice Statements

To make the most of this Bluetooth handset, it must be installed and used properly.
Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and
using the handset. Special attention must be paid to the WARNING and NOTICE
statements in this manual.

WARNING

Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.

NOTICE

Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the handset,
other equipment or stored data.

General Precautions

The following NOTICE information is important to your operation of the handset.

NOTICE
AVOID using your Bluetooth handset at temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or

above 55°C (131°F).

AVOID storing your Bluetooth handset at temperatures below -20°C (-4°F)
or above 70°C (158°F).

DO NOT attempt to service any internal parts yourself. Have any necessary
service performed by a qualified technician.

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The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused
by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Recommendations for Marine Communication

The Coast Guard does not endorse mobile telephones as substitutes for marine
radios. They generally cannot communicate with rescue vessels and, if you make a
distress call on a mobile telephone, only the party you call will be able to hear you.
Additionally, mobile telephones may have limited coverage over water and can be
hard to locate. If you do not know where you are, the Coast Guard will have difficulty
finding you if you are using a mobile telephone.

However, mobile telephones can have a place onboard where mobile coverage is
available – to allow social conversations and keep the marine frequencies uncluttered
and available for their intended use.

Included in this Package

You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarine
Bluetooth handset.

Included in this Package

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Handset

Bulkhead Connector Cord and Hardware

Operating Instruction Manual

Hanger Bracket

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Installation

Before using your Bluetooth handset, the bulkhead connector cord must be
installed on your vessel and connected to a 12 volt DC power source.

Installing the Bulkhead Connector Cord

Choose a convenient location for the connector near where the Bluetooth handset
will be used. Keep in mind that the nine foot long coiled cord on the handset must
be attached to the connector when the handset is to be used.

1. Drill a hole through the bulkhead or dash in the chosen location 7/8 inches for a

thick dash or 5/8 inches for a thin dash.

2. Install the components as shown in the diagram.

Installing Bulkhead Connector Cord in a Thick Dash

Bulkhead

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Male
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Gasket

Mounting Plate
and Screws

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Nut

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Dust

Cap

If the dash is thin enough, the flange can be at the back surface of the dash and the
threads project out the front. If the dash is thick, the threaded part of the Male
Bulkhead Connector will project through the Mounting Plate and the hole in the dash
will be big enough for the flange at the base of the threads to be right up behind the
Mounting Plate.

Installing the Hanger Bracket

Hanger Bracket

1. Install the hanger bracket on a vertical surface

near the bulkhead connector using the supplied
stainless steel screws.

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Connecting Power to the Bulkhead Connector Cord

Your Bluetooth handset is powered from your vessel’s 13.8 volt DC system
(12 volt nominal). A fused power connection lead is provided at the opposite
end from the bulkhead connector fitting.

1. Attach the black wire to a negative ground.

2. Attach the fused red power wire to the positive side of the vessel’s

12 volt DC power system.

Connecting to the Bulkhead Connector Cord

1 Ampere Fuse

Red

Black

3.5 mm
Female Jack

USB
Male Type “A”

Connecting (Optional) to a Stereo System AUX Input

Telephone conversations can be switched from the internal speaker in the
Bluetooth handset to the speakers that are part of the boat’s stereo system.

1. Connect the external stereo system to the handset connector cord

with a 3.5 mm male stereo jack. This cable is not supplied but can be
found at your local audio/visual store.

USB Connector

The USB connector shown next to the external stereo jack is used to
connect to a personal computer (PC) to reprogram or update the software
in the Bluetooth handset. The latest software and update instructions can
be found at www.cobra.com.

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Getting Started

Refer to the foldout at the front of this manual to identify the various controls and
indicators on your Bluetooth handset.

Most button functions are activated by a momentary press, then release. In those
cases that call for “press and hold,” hold the button down for at least two seconds
after it is pressed. The PTT button is held down as long as you are speaking into
the microphone.

When using the handset, tones will sound to:

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Indicate an error – three beeps.

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Confirm an action – two beeps.

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Confirm a single button press (except the PTT button) – one beep.

You can turn the Key Tones Off if you want (see page 22).

Try It Out

Using the Bluetooth handset is the most effective way to learn about it. Don’t
hesitate to explore functions and add entries to see how they work. Do not be
concerned if you make mistakes. They can all be undone in Edit mode. Or you
can reset the unit to the original factory default condition. Push and hold the
Green Phone and Home function keys, then push the Power key until the
unit turns On.

NOTICE

Resetting the unit will clear ALL Bluetooth device pairings as well as the
Call Log, Phonebook and Bluetooth device list.

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Common MR F300 Functions

Common MR F300 Functions

The following procedures define common operating functions of the handset.

Power On/Off

Press the Power button at the top of the handset for two seconds to turn it On
or Off.

The first time you turn On the CobraMarine Bluetooth handset you will see a
message that the unit is ready for pairing with a cell phone. The message also
provides a password. If you do not want to pair a device right away, press the
Escape button to go to Standby mode.

When the unit is subsequently turned On, it will search for the currently selected
Bluetooth device and go to Standby mode.

Mode

This button serves two functions:

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To change the mode of operation between the Bluetooth handset and
your cell phone itself.

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To switch voice activation of the microphone between On and Off. Turn VOX On
if you want to operate in a hands-free mode similar to a Bluetooth handset.

Mode

Normal operation of the CobraMarine Bluetooth handset uses its internal
microphone and speaker to conduct conversations during a call. However,
there may be times you want to suspend the Bluetooth pairing and continue
part or all of the call on your cell phone itself.

To Change Between Handset and Cell Phone Modes:

1. Press the Mode button to switch the call to your cell phone.

2. Talk and listen to your cell phone in the usual way. The handset will be inactive.

3. Press the Mode button to restore operation to the handset.

4. Talk and listen to the call on the Bluetooth handset.

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VOX

The VOX function converts the handset microphone’s pickup of your voice from
being controlled by the PTT button to being activated by your voice. When VOX
is On, the PTT button does not need to be pushed to transmit your voice and
you can just speak into the microphone.

When VOX is Off, you need to push the PTT button while speaking.

To Change Between VOX On and Off:

1. Press and hold the Mode button for two seconds while a call is in progress.

NOTE

When the VOX function is On in noisy environments, the caller connected
to the F300 might hear some of your background noise.

Back Light/Lock

This button serves two functions:

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To turn the display back light On and Off.

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To lock and unlock most of the buttons on the handset.

Back Light

A light is provided behind the LCD screen to improve visibility of the information
provided there. However, you can turn the light On or Off at will.

To Turn the Back Light On or Off:

1. Press the Back Light/Lock button.

Lock

The Lock function disables the operation of all buttons except PTT, Back Light/Lock
and Power buttons. When Lock is On, accidental presses of any of the other buttons
are ignored by the unit. A call can be continued if it was started before Lock was
turned On, but new calls cannot be made or answered when Lock is On.

To Turn Lock On or Off:

1. Press and hold the Back Light/Lock button for two seconds.

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Push to Talk (PTT)

This button serves two functions:

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To activate the handset microphone during a call when VOX is Off. This is similar
to the action of such a button on a CobraMarine VHF or a CB radio.

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To activate the handset microphone for a PA announcement, the unit must be in
Standby and be connected to the stereo’s AUX input with the stereo in AUX mode.

To Activate the Handset Microphone During a Call:

1. After placing or accepting a call, press the PTT button and talk into the handset

microphone.

To Make a PA Announcement:

1. When the unit is in Standby mode, press the PTT button and talk into the

microphone.

NOTE

Before a PA announcement can be made:

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The PA function must be turned ON from the settings menu.

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The F300 must be connected to the stereo system AUX input.

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The stereo must be in AUX mode with the stereo’s volume adjusted.

Green Phone Button

This button acts just like the green phone button on a cell phone. Pressing the
button answers an incoming call and initiates dialing an outbound call after the
number has been entered or selected.

In Standby mode, this button is a shortcut to the Call Log where a number can be
selected to call.

Red Phone Button

This button acts just like the red phone button on a cell phone. Pressing the button
ends an active call.

In modes other than an active call, it backs up to the Standby mode.

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Home Button

Pressing this button enables you to return the handset to Standby mode from
any other mode.

Voice Dialing / Last Number Redial

This button serves two functions:

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To enable voice dialing.

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To redial the last number dialed from the handset.

Voice Dialing
You can activate your cell phone's voice dialing feature from Standby mode.

To Voice Dial A Number:

1. Press and release the Voice Dialing / Last Number Redial button.

2. Say the name or phone number command following the audio prompt.

The display screen will show the progress of dialing and connecting the call.

NOTE

Your cell phone must have voice dialing enabled and voice commands
recorded to use this feature with the F300.

To Redial The Last Number Dialed:

1. Press and hold the Voice Dialing / Last Number Redial button for two seconds.

The display screen will show the progress of dialing and connecting the call.

Function Buttons

The Function buttons provide different utilities to different modes of handset
operation. In any mode, the active functions are shown directly above the buttons
on the display screen as shown in this Standby display.

Functions

In this example, pressing the second button from the
left will display the Menu.

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Function Names

Function Buttons

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Operation

Once the CobraMarine Bluetooth handset has been paired with a cell phone,
incoming calls can be answered and outgoing calls can be made.

Standby

While waiting to receive or make a call, the handset will be in Standby mode.

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The upper part of the screen shows the Waiting For A Call
icon and the cell phone signal strength.

The Function buttons (from left to right) will activate display
of the Volume screen, the Menu screen, the Call Log screen
and the Phonebook screen.

The Up and Down Arrow buttons will also adjust handset
speaker volume directly while in Standby or during a call.

Incoming Call

When the active paired cell phone receives a call, the ring tone will sound and it will
be announced on the handset screen.

Incoming Call Display

Answered Call Display

Ringing
The call can be answered by pressing either the Answer

Function button or the Green Phone button.

If the Ignore Function button is pressed, the call will not
be accepted, but will be recorded in the Call Log.

Answered Call

The Mute Function button will disable the microphone,
but allow you to continue to hear the calling person.

To end the call and return to Standby mode, press either
the End Function button or the Red Phone button.

Caller information like name and number of the incoming
caller will only be shown if it is available on your network
and/or device.

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Call Waiting

When a second call rings during an active call, it will be announced on the
handset screen.

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To Answer the Waiting Call:

1. Press the Answer Function button. The waiting call

will become active, the first call will be put on hold.

Outgoing Call

Outgoing calls can be initiated in three ways:

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By selecting a Phonebook entry.

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By selecting a Call Log entry.

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By dialing the number using handset Function buttons.

Phonebook

After adding a number to your Phonebook, you can go to the Phonebook and select
it from the available numbers to be dialed.

To access a number in the Phonebook, press the Menu Function button in Standby
mode, then select the Phonebook mode to arrive at the screen shown.

Phonebook
Select and Dial a Number

To Select and Dial a Number:

1. Use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to shift up and

down the list of entries.

2. Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to scroll the pointer

at the left of the screen to the desired entry.

3. Press the Green Phone button to call the number.

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Call Log

The most recent incoming and outgoing calls are recorded in the handset Call Log.
These can be used to select and dial a number.

To access a number in the Call Log, press the Menu Function button in Standby
mode, then select the Call Log mode to arrive at the screen shown.

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To Select and Dial a Number:

1. Use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to shift up

and down the list of entries.

2. Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to scroll the pointer

at the left of the screen to the desired entry.

3. Press the Green Phone button to call the number.

NOTE

While in Call Log mode, you can see details of the
selected entry by pressing the View Function button
or Enter button.

Dial Number

To enter a number you want to dial, press the Menu Function button in Standby
mode, then select the Dial By Number mode to arrive at the screen shown.

Dialing a Number

To Enter a Number to be Dialed:

1. Press and release the Function button under the first digit

of the phone number until the correct number appears
above the flashing cursor.

2. Wait for the cursor to shift to the right or press the Enter

button to shift the cursor.

3. Enter the second digit of the phone number as in step 1.

4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the complete number has

been entered.

5. Press the Green Phone button to call the number.

NOTE

The number will appear on the screen without
dashes or other separators.

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Bluetooth Phone Setup and Switching

The CobraMarine Bluetooth handset can be paired with only one device at a time.
However, it can store pairing information on up to eight different devices.

To Begin Phone Setup or To Switch To Pair With
a Different Device:

1. Press the Menu button in Standby mode, then select the
Bluetooth Phone Setup mode to arrive at the screen shown.

2. At this screen, use the Up and Down Arrow buttons

to move the pointer to the desired function. Then press the

Enter button to select the function and advance to its screen.

New

New can be used to add a device to those already paired or to pair a device
if you did not do so at the initial Power On of the F300.

To Add a New Cell Phone:

1. Select New on the Phone Setup screen to advance

to the screen shown.

2. Follow the cell phone’s instructions to search for available
pairing with another Bluetooth device. This can often be
found in the Tools or Settings menu of your mobile phone.

3. Wait for the pairing process to complete.

You will then see a confirmation of successful pairing
or a notice to try again if pairing did not occur.

The newly paired cell phone will become the active one
that is used for calls until you Switch to another.

Delete

Delete is used to remove the pairing information for a device from the
handset memory.

To Delete a Cell Phone:

1. Select Delete on the Phone Setup screen to advance

to the screen shown.

2. Use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to shift up
and down the list of entries three items at a time.

3. Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to scroll the
pointer at the left to the screen to the desired entry.

4. Press the Delete Function button to remove the

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Disable

Disable prevents pairing with a device, but does not remove it from the list
or its pairing data from the handset memory.

Disable a Cell Phone

To Disable a Cell Phone:

1. Select Disable on the Phone Setup screen to advance

to the screen shown.

2. Use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to shift up
and down the list of entries three items at a time.

3. Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to scroll the
pointer at the left to the screen to the desired entry.

4. Press the X Function button to disable an available
device or to enable a disabled device.

An X at the right of an entry indicates that it is in
disabled status.

Switch

The Switch function allows you to select which device will be used for calls from
the list of those available.

Switch From One Active
Cell Phone to Another

To Switch From One Active Cell Phone to Another:

1. Select Switch on the Phone Setup screen to advance

to the screen shown.

2. Use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to shift up
and down the list of entries three items at a time.

3. Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to scroll the pointer
at the left of the screen to the cell phone which you want
to make active.

4. Press the Enter button to begin the process of re-pairing
to the selected device.

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Customizing the MR F300

Your CobraMarine Bluetooth handset allows you to customize its operation to match
your preferences. Features you can adjust have the following defaults when the unit
is new or after a reset:

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VOX: Off

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PA Output: Off

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Display Brightness: high

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Ring Tone: #1

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Call Log: cleared

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BT Device List: cleared

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Display Contrast: 8

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Button Tones: On

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Phonebook: cleared

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Volume: 75%

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Auto Dim: Off

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BT Region: USA and EUROPE

Menu

The customizable features on your handset are reached from the Menu mode.

Menu

To begin customizing your handset, press the Menu Function
button in Standby mode to arrive at the screen shown.

The Menu options list appears on the screen.
The complete list is:

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Phonebook

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Dial By Number

■

Bluetooth Phone Setup

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Exit

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Call Log

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PA Output

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Settings

You can scroll through the list one entry at a time by
use of the Up and Down Arrow buttons.

Once the pointer at the left of the screen is positioned at
the option you want, press the Enter button to select it
and advance to its screen.

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Phonebook Entries

The Operation section described using a Phonebook entry to dial an outgoing call.
Both names and numbers can be stored in the Phonebook.

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To Enter a New Name and Phone Number:

1. Select Phonebook from the Menu function and scroll

the pointer down to Add New at the bottom of the list
to arrive at the screen shown.

2. Press the Enter or New Function button to advance
to the Phonebook Edit mode.

3. Press the Up or Down Arrow button to scroll the
alphanumeric list to the first character of the Name.

NOTE

The list consists of the letters A to Z followed by the
numbers 0 to 9 followed by +, “space,” *, and # and
it will wrap around from # to A.

NOTE

If only a number (without a name) is to be entered,
at step 3, press the Right Arrow Function button until
the cursor moves to the first character of the number
and jump to step 7.

4. When the first character appears above the cursor, press
the Enter or PTT button to save the character and move
the blinking cursor to the right.

5. Repeat step 4 until the entire name has been entered.

6. Continually press or press and hold the Right Arrow
Function button until the cursor moves to the first

character of the Number.

7. Enter the phone number in the same fashion as the name.

8. Press the Save Function button to save the entry and go
back to the Phonebook function.

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NOTE

If corrections are needed before saving the entry, press the Left or Right
Arrow Function button to move the cursor to the character that is to be

changed and press the Delete Function button to remove that character.
Then scroll the list to select the correct character.

NOTE

A “double click” on the Delete Function button will remove the entire entry
and return the cursor to the initial position after Name.

Phonebook Edit

To Edit an Existing Name or Phone Number:

1. Select Phonebook from the Menu function, scroll down to

name or number to be edited and press the Edit Function
button to arrive at the screen shown.

2. Use the Right and Left Arrow Function buttons to move
the cursor to the character(s) to be changed and proceed
as described for making corrections when entering a new
name or number.

3. Press the Save Function button to save the changes or
deletion and go back to the Phonebook function.

PA Output

If, during installation, you have connected the CobraMarine Bluetooth handset
connection cable to your vessel’s stereo AUX input, you can allow the handset
to be used as a public address microphone.

Enable Use of
Auxiliary Speakers

To Enable Use of Auxiliary Speakers:

1. Select PA Output from the Menu function to arrive at

the screen shown.

2. Press the On or Off Function button to toggle between
On and Off condition.

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Settings

The Settings option on the Menu provides access to the remaining functions needed
to customize your handset.

Settings Menu

To access these functions, select the Settings option from
the Menu to arrive at the screen shown.

The Settings options list appears on the screen.
The complete list is:

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Volume

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VOX

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Key Tones

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Exit

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Display

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Ring Tones

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BT Region

Once the pointer at the left of the screen is positioned at the
option you want, press the Enter button to select it and
advance to its screen.

Volume

This volume adjustment can be performed on the internal speaker in the handset
either from Standby mode or during a call.

Adjust Handset Volume

To Adjust the Handset Volume:

1. Select Volume from the Settings function to arrive at the

screen shown.

2. Press the Up or Down Arrow buttons or the Up or Down
Function buttons to adjust the speaker volume. The bar

graph will show the level you have set.

3. Press the Enter or Save Function button to save the
volume setting and return to Settings function.

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Display

The Display function adjusts the lighting of the LCD screen and includes three
separate adjustments: Brightness, Contrast and Auto Dim.

Display Settings

Adjust Screen Brightness

Adjust Screen Contrast

To access these functions, select the Display option from
Settings mode to arrive at the screen shown.

You can scroll the list using the Up and Down Arrow
buttons.

Once the pointer at the left of the screen is positioned at
the option you want, press the Enter button to select it and
advance to its screen.

To Adjust the Screen Brightness:

1. Select Brightness from the Display mode to advance to

the screen shown.

2. Press the Up or Down Arrow or Up or Down Function

button to step through the available settings of High,
Medium, Low and Off.

3. At the desired setting, press the Enter or Save Function
button to save the setting and return to Display function.

To Adjust the Screen Contrast:

1. Select Contrast from the Display mode to advance to the

screen shown.

2. Press the Up or Down Arrow or Up or Down Function
button to step through the available settings. The range is
from a minimum at 0 to a maximum at 16.

3. At the desired setting, press the Enter or Save Function
button to save the setting and return to Display function.

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Adjust Auto Dim

To Set Auto Dim On or Off:

1. Select Auto Dim from the Display mode to advance to

the screen shown.

2. Press the Off or On Function button to select the

desired condition.

3. Press the Enter button to save the setting and return
to Display mode.

NOTE

When Auto Dim is set to On, the LCD screen backlight
will be turned Off after 15 seconds if no button is
pressed. It will be turned On for 15 seconds following
any button press except PTT.

VOX

The VOX function can be turned On or Off directly with the Mode button as
described on page 8 or from the Menu.

VOX Setting

To Set VOX On or Off from the Menu:

1. Select VOX from Settings mode to advance to the

screen shown.

2. Press the Off or On Function button to select the desired

condition.

3. Press the Enter button to save the setting and return
to Settings mode.

NOTE

The VOX On or Off setting will be retained when
the unit is turned Off.

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Ring Tones

Ten different ring tones are available from which to choose.

elect a Ring Tone

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To Select a Ring Tone:

1. Select Ring Tones from Settings mode to advance

to the screen shown.

2. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to scroll
through the tones from 01 to 10.

3. Press the Play Function button to hear the selected tone.

4. Press the Enter or Save Function button to save the
tone and return to Settings mode.

Key Tones

Key tones confirm button presses for all but the PTT button.

Set Key Tones

To Set Key Tones On or Off:

1. Select Key Tones from Settings mode to advance

to the screen shown.

2. Press the Off or On Function button to select the
desired condition.

3. Press the Enter or PTT button to save the setting
and return to Settings mode.

Bluetooth Region

Different parts of the world use different sets of radio frequencies for Bluetooth
pairing. You can select from four regions for handset operation: (1) USA - Europe,
(2) France, (3) Spain and (4) Japan. Most users will not need to change these settings.

Setting BT Region

To Select A Bluetooth Region:

1. Select BT Region from the Settings function to arrive

at the screen shown.

2. Press the Up or Down Arrow buttons or the Up or Down
Function buttons to scroll through the list.

3. Once the pointer at the left of the screen is positioned
at the region you want, press the Enter, PTT or Save
Function button to save the setting.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine Bluetooth handset in good
operating condition:

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Keep the handset clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use solvents

or harsh or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen.

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If the handset is exposed to salt water, wipe with a soft, moist cloth at least once a day to

prevent buildup of salt deposits, which could interfere with button operation.

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To determine the software version in your handset, press and hold the PTT button

while turning On the power. The version number will show on the LCD screen for
five seconds, then proceed to normal startup.

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The USB connector on the bulkhead connector cord can be used to update the

software for your handset using a personal computer. Go to Cobra’s website
www.cobra.com to find the latest software version and follow the instructions there.

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Appendix

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Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity
and CE Markings

Declaration of Conformity

We Cobra Electronics Europe Limited of

Dungar House
Northumberland Avenue
Dun Laoghaire
County Dublin, Ireland

declare under our sole responsibility that the products Marine Bluetooth Handset:

MR F300 BT EU

to which this declaration refers, conform with the following relevant standards or other standardising
documents when properly installed and maintained and used for their intended purpose

EN 300-328-1 V1.7.1

EN 301-489-17 V1.2.1

EN 60950-1 (2006)

EN 50371 (2002)

according to the regulations in DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
AND OF THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications
terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.

Dublin, Ireland JEAN-LOUIS POOT
September 2008 Managing Director

CE Marking

This radio is marked adjacent to the serial number.

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That means that this handset:

1. Complies with the essential requirements of the European Radio

and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC.

2. May operate in some non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may

be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use.

The user should be sure to check that the model and programming of
this radio complies with his or her national licensing requirements.

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