Cobra Electronics MRF300 Users manual

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Introduction

Our Thanks to You and
Customer Assistance

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Owner’s Manual

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.

Bluetooth 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
handset on deck or in the cockpit of your boat.

Customer Assistance

Bluetooth

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, Cobra Electronics offers the following
customer assistance services:

For Assistance in the U.S.A.

Automated Help Desk English only.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish.
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time Mon. through Fri. (except holidays)
773-889-3087 (phone).

Questions English and Spanish.
Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).

Technical Assistance English only.
www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo

@cobra.com (e-mail).

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Introduction

Back Light/

Lock Button

Mode/VOX

Button

Push to Talk
(PTT)

Function

Buttons

Escape

Button

Green Phone

Up Arrow

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Button

Home

Button

Button

Handset Controls
and Indicators

Hanger

Peg

Power
Button

Microphone

Backlit LCD
Screen

Enter
Button

Red Phone
Button

Voice Dialing /
Last Number
Redial Button

Down Arrow
Button

Function button effects vary with

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operating. Button functions ar
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the LCD screen.

ectly above them on

Backlit LCD Screen,

Introduction

Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen

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.

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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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 up to 50 name and
number entries.

Call Log

Displays data on up to the 50 most recent
calls including sent, received and missed.

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Outgoing Call
Missed Call
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Introduction

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

Warranty and FCC Notice

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Product Service

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Installation

Installation

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

Nut

Dust

Cap

or Dash

Male
Bulkhead
Connector

Gasket

Mounting Plate
and Screws

Installing Bulkhead Connector Cord in a Thin Dash

Nut

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

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1. Install the hanger bracket on a vertical surface

near the bulkhead connector using the supplied
stainless steel screws.

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Bulkhead
or Dash

Male
Bulkhead
Connector

Gasket

Installation

Installation

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.

onnecting to the Bulkhead Connector Cord

C

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’

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.

s stereo system.

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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Operating Your Handset

Getting Started Common MR F300 Functions

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:

■

Indicate an error – three beeps.

■

Confirm an action – two beeps.

■

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 by turning the unit On
while holding down the left two

Function buttons.

NOTICE

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

Operating Your Handset

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Common MR F300 Functions

The following procedures define common operating functions of the handset.

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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/VOX

This button serves two functions:

■

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

■

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:

Press the Mode/VOX button to switch the call to your cell phone.

1.

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

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

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

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Operating Your Handset

Common MR F300 Functions

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.

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

When

To Change Between VOX On and Off:

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

1.

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:

■

To turn the display back light On and Off.

■

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:

Press the Back Light/Lock button.

1.
Lock

The Lock function disables the operation of all buttons except PTT
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 for two seconds the Back Light/Lock button.

, Back Light/Lock

Operating Your Handset

Common MR F300 Functions

Push to Talk (PTT)

This button serves two functions:

■

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.

■

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:

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

1.

microphone.

To Make a PA Announcement:

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

1.

microphone.

NOTE

Before a PA announcement can be made:

■

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

■

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

■

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 either backs up one step or returns to

Standby.

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Operating Your Handset

Common MR F300 Functions

Home Button

Pressing this button enables you to return the handset to Standby mode from any
other mode. If a call is in progress, it will be ended with use of this button.

Voice Dialing / Last Number Redial

This button serves two functions:

■

To enable voice dialing.

■

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:

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

1.

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:

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

1.

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

Functions

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

Function Names

Function Buttons

Standby display

Menu.

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Operating Your Handset

Operation

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.

Standby Mode

The upper part of the screen shows the

Waiting For A Call

icon and the cell phone signal strength.

Function buttons (from left to right) will activate display

The
of the Volume screen, the Menu screen, the Call Log screen
and the Phonebook screen.

Up and Down Arrow buttons will also adjust handset

The
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

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Ringing
The call can be answered by pressing either the Answer

Function button or the Green Phone button.

Ignore Function button is pressed, the call will not

If the
be accepted, but will be recorded in the Call Log.

Answered Call

After answering a call, the screen will show the connection
and elapsed time of the call.

Mute Function button will disable the microphone,

The
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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Operating Your Handset

Operation

Call Waiting

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

Call Waiting Display

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,
and the

Answer Function button will be converted

to the Swap Function.

You can swap back and forth between calls with repeated
presses of the

Answer/Swap Function button.

Outgoing Call

Outgoing calls can be initiated in three ways:

■

By selecting a Phonebook entry.

■

By selecting a Call Log entry.

■

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
mode, then select the Phonebook mode to arrive at the screen shown.

Phonebook
Select and Dial a Number

Phonebook, press the Menu Function button in Standby

To Select and Dial a Number:

1.

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

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

at the left of the screen to the desired entr

y.

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

Operating Your Handset

Operation

Call Log

Up to 50 of 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.

Call Log

elect and Dial a Number

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To Select and Dial a Number:

Use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to shift up

1.

and down the list of entries displaying up to four items
at a time.

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. The call details include:

■

Name (if available)■Phone number

■

Call duration

■

Time call ended

■

Date of call

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.

To Enter a Number to be Dialed:

Dialing a Number

Press and release the Function button under the first digit

1.

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 either
the Enter or PTT buttons 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.

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Bluetooth Setup

Add a New Cell Phone

Delete a Cell Phone

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Product Features

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:

Press the Menu button in Standby mode, then select

1.
the Settings 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.

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

Delete

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

To Delete a Cell Phone:

Select Delete on the Phone Setup screen to advance to

1.

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 device
from the list.

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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:

Select Disable on the Phone Setup screen to advance

1.

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.

X at the right of an entry indicates that it is in

An
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:

Select Switch on the Phone Setup screen to advance

1.

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.

You will see the hourglass waiting icon, then a confirmation
of successful pairing to the selected device or a notice to
try again if pairing did not occur.

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Customizing the MR F300

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 – medium

■

Ring Tone – #1

■

Call Log – cleared

■

BT Device List – cleared

■

Display Contrast – 10

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Button Tones – On

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Phonebook – cleared

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Volume – 50%

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Auto Dim – Off

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BT Region – USA - EUROPE

Menu

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

Menu – Top

Menu – Bottom

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

The

Menu options list appears on the screen three entries

at a time. The complete list is:

■

Phonebook

■

Dial By Number

■

Bluetooth Phone Setup

■

Exit

■

Call Log

■

PA Output

■

Settings

You can scroll through the list one entry at a time by use of

Up and Down Arrow buttons or the right two Function

the
buttons. You can also scroll a page at a time by using either
of the left two

Function 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.

Menu Function

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Phonebook Entries

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The Operation section described using a Phonebook entry to dial an outgoing call.
Up to 50 names and numbers can be stored in the Phonebook.

Add New

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

Enter a New Name
and Phone Number

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 7 until the entire name has been entered.

6. Press 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 Del Function button to remove that character.
Then scroll the list to select the correct character.

NOTE

A “double click” on the Del 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:

Select Phonebook from the Menu function, scroll down to

1.

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:

Select PA Output from the Menu function to arrive at

1.

the screen shown.

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

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Customizing the MR F300

To Adjust the Volume of the Auxiliary Stereo Output:

Press the VOL Function button at the PA Output On/Off

1.

screen 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

Menu function.

Settings

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

Settings Menu – Top

Settings Men

u – Bottom

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

The Settings options list appears on the screen three entries
at a time. The complete list is:

■

Volume

■

VOX

■

Button Tones

■

Exit

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.

Settings option from

■

Display

■

Ring Tones

■

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NOTE

When PA Output is enabled, the VOX function will be
disabled so that handset microphone audio will pass
to the auxiliary speakers only when the

PTT button

is pressed.

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Customizing the MR F300

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.

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

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 or PTT button to select it

and advance to its screen.

To Adjust the Screen Brightness:

Select Brightness from the Display mode to advance to

1.

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, Night and Off.

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 Screen Contrast

Customizing the MR F300

To Adjust the Screen Contrast

Select Contrast from the Display mode to advance to the

1.

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.

Adjust Auto Dim

To Set Auto Dim On or Off

Select Auto Dim from the Display mode to advance to

1.

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/VOX button as
described on page 8 or from the Menu.

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V

X Setting

To Set VOX On or Off from the Menu:

Select VOX from Settings mode to advance to the

1.

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.

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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.

Select a Ring Tone

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:

Select Key Tones from Settings mode to advance

1.

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:

Select BT Region from the Settings function to arrive

1.

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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Warranty and FCC Notice

Limited 1-Year Warranty

For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine Bluetooth handset, and the
component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period
of One (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced
by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is used within the U.S.A.

Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective handsets, products or
component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by
proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty
service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or
replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Exclusions:This limited warranty does not apply:

1. To any product damaged by accident.

2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product, or as a result

of unauthorized alterations or repairs.

3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.

4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable for
any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages
resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you.

For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for warranty information or visit www.cobra.com.

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Product Service

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.

■

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.

■

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.

Product Service

For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts are
missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the store.

If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sending the product.
This will ensure the fastest turnaround time on any repair. If Cobra asks that the product be sent
to its factory, the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned:

1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical

reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt. Make sure the date of purchase and product
model number are clearly readable. If the originals are sent, they cannot be returned.

2. Send the entire product.

3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the product. Include a typed or clearly

printed name and address of where the product is to be returned, with phone number
(required for shipment).

4. Pack the product securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original

packing material.

5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service

(UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to:
Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.

6. If the product is in warranty, upon receipt of the product, it will either be repaired or

exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 – 4 weeks before
contacting Cobra for status. If the product is out of warranty, a letter will automatically
be sent with information as to the repair charge or replacement charge.

For any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.

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