Silvercrest SPMR 8000 A1 User Manual [en, pl, cs, de]
English ...................................................................................................... 2
Polski ..................................................................................................... 32
Slovenščina ............................................................................................ 62
Čeština ................................................................................................... 92
Slovensky ............................................................................................. 122
Deutsch ................................................................................................. 152
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5
Intended use ............................................................................................................... 5
Package contents ....................................................................................................... 6
Technical specifications ............................................................................................... 7
Safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 9
General safety instructions .............................................................................................................................. 9
Operating environment/environmental conditions .................................................................................... 10
Cables ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Conventional and rechargeable batteries .................................................................................................. 11
Caution – danger of explosion ................................................................................................................... 11
Caution – risk of burns ................................................................................................................................. 12
Caution – risk of injury ................................................................................................................................. 12
Risks associated with high noise levels ....................................................................................................... 12
Copyright ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Overview ................................................................................................................. 13
Handheld transceiver ................................................................................................................................... 13
Display items ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Charger cradle ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Before you start ....................................................................................................... 15
Inserting the rechargeable/conventional batteries .................................................................................... 15
Charging the batteries ................................................................................................................................. 15
Preparing the charging cradle ................................................................................................................ 15
Charging the batteries ............................................................................................................................. 16
Installing/removing the belt clip .................................................................................................................. 17
Installing the belt clip ............................................................................................................................... 17
Removing the belt clip ............................................................................................................................. 17
Connecting the earphones ........................................................................................................................... 17
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Getting started ......................................................................................................... 18
Powering the handheld transceivers on/off ............................................................................................... 18
Powering the handheld transceiver on ................................................................................................... 18
Powering the handheld transceiver off ................................................................................................... 18
Adjusting the volume .................................................................................................................................... 18
Setting a different channel ........................................................................................................................... 19
Reception ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Transmission .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Battery status indicator ................................................................................................................................. 20
Advanced operation ................................................................................................. 20
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)/DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) code ...................... 20
Setting the CTCSS code .......................................................................................................................... 21
Setting the DCS code .............................................................................................................................. 21
Disabling the CTCSS/DCS code ............................................................................................................ 21
Channel monitoring ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Voice-controlled send function (VOX) ......................................................................................................... 22
Channel scan ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Searching for an active channel ............................................................................................................. 22
Searching for a CTCSS code ................................................................................................................. 23
Searching for a DCS code ...................................................................................................................... 23
Dual scan ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Call tones ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Selecting the call tone ............................................................................................................................. 24
Sending the call tone ............................................................................................................................... 24
Setting the roger beep on/off ..................................................................................................................... 25
Setting the button sound on/off................................................................................................................... 25
Button lock .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Chronometer ................................................................................................................................................. 26
Display backlight .......................................................................................................................................... 26
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Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 27
Maintenance/cleaning .............................................................................................. 28
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 28
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
Environmental regulations and disposal information ............................................... 29
Declaration of conformity ......................................................................................... 29
Warranty and service information ........................................................................... 30
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SilverCrest SPMR 8000 A1
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a SilverCrest product.
Your SilverCrest SPMR 8000 A1 consists of two portable handheld radio transceivers with a maximum
range of 8 km. Using this PMR set is free of charge, so there is no need to pay any licence fees, etc. You
can choose from eight channels for communicating between the two stations. The handheld transceivers
are protected against light rain.
You can use your PMR set anywhere you need to communicate with other people. For instance, you can
keep in touch with your children while they are playing in the garden. Once you have found an
interference-free channel, communication will be limited only by obstacles and the maximum range.
Intended use
This handheld radio transceiver set is a consumer electronics device. The SilverCrest SPMR 8000 A1
handheld radio transceiver set has been designed for communicating with other people. The handheld
radio transceiver set may be used only for private purposes, and not for industrial or commercial
purposes. It may not be used in tropical climates. Only cables and external devices that comply with
safety standards and the electromagnetic compatibility and shielding quality of this device may be used.
This handheld radio transceiver set fulfils all relevant norms and standards associated with CE Conformity.
Any modifications to the handheld radio transceiver set may mean that these norms cease to be met. The
manufacturer is not liable for any damage or interference resulting therefrom. Only use the accessories
recommended by the manufacturer. Any use other than that mentioned above does not correspond to the
intended use.
Observe the regulations and laws in the country of use.
Power your PMR off when on an aircraft and the cabin attendants instruct you to do
so. You must follow the airline flight and cabin crew instructions when using the
product.
Power the product off wherever you encounter any signs indicating you must do so.
Hospitals and medical facilities may use devices that are sensitive to RF fields.
In some countries it is forbidden to use your PMR while driving a vehicle, in which
case stop your vehicle beside the road before using it.
Do not touch the antenna while transmitting, as this may result in decreased range.
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Package contents
Take all supplied devices and accessories out of the packaging and inspect them for any damaged or
missing items:
2 SPMR 8000 A1 handheld radio transceivers
2 belt clips
1 charger cradle
1 power adapter
8 rechargeable AAA-sized Ni-MH batteries
2 earphones with microphone and PTT button
User manual with safety information
If you find any items missing or damaged, phone our Hotline. You will find the phone number in the last
chapter, “Warranty and Service Information”.
Remove the protective film from the displays (1) of both transceivers.
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Technical specifications
Brand SilverCrest
Model name SPMR 8000 A1
Channels 8
Subcode CTCSS 38/DCS 83
Frequency 446.00625 – 446.09375 MHz
Range Up to 8 km (in open field)
Per handheld transceiver:
Conventional/rechargeable batteries
Transmission power ≤ 500 mW ERP
Modulation type FM - F3E
Channel separation 12.5 kHz
Power adapter for dual charging cradle
Earphones
Dimensions
Weight (without batteries/rechargeable
batteries)
Environment
IP standard IPX2 protection against water drops
4 x AAA-sized batteries or 4 x rechargeable AAAsized NiMH batteries
Manufacturer: O Real
Type: TGE090P030
Input: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Output: 9 V/300 mA
Power: max. 3 W
Type: PMR HS01
Impedance: 32 Ω
Maximum power: 10 mW
Broadband characteristic voltage: 450 mV
Handheld transceiver: 55 x 103 x 36 mm
Charger cradle: 114 x 80 x 43 mm
Handheld transceiver: 90 g
Charger cradle: 76 g
Belt clip: 3 g
Headphones: 14,5 g
Power adapter: 55 g
Operation:
0 ºC to 30 ºC, max. 85% relative humidity
Storage:
-20 ºC to 55 ºC, max. 90% relative humidity
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Frequency chart CTCSS code
Channel
1 446.00625 0 Disabled 10 94.8 20 131.8 30 186.2
2 446.01875 1 67.0 11 97.4 21 136.5 31 192.8
3 446.03125 2 71.9 12 100.0 22 141.3 32 203.5
4 446.04375 3 74.4 13 103.5 23 146.2 33 210.7
5 446.05625 4 77.0 14 107.2 24 151.4 34 218.1
6 446.06875 5 79.7 15 110.9 25 156.7 35 225.7
7 446.08125 6 82.5 16 114.8 26 162.2 36 233.6
8 446.09375 7 85.4 17 118.8 27 167.9 37 241.8
DCS codes
No. DCS code No. DCS code No. DCS code No. DCS code No. DCS code
1 23 18 125 35 245 52 412 69 624
2 25 19 131 36 251 53 413 70 627
3 26 20 132 37 261 54 423 71 631
4 31 21 134 38 263 55 431 72 632
5 32 22 143 39 265 56 432 73 654
6 43 23 152 40 271 57 445 74 662
7 47 24 155 41 306 58 464 75 664
8 51 25 156 42 311 59 465 76 703
9 54 26 162 43 315 60 466 77 712
10 65 27 165 44 331 61 503 78 723
11 71 28 172 45 343 62 506 79 731
12 72 29 174 46 346 63 516 80 732
13 73 30 205 47 351 64 532 81 734
14 74 31 223 48 364 65 546 82 743
15 114 32 226 49 365 66 565 83 754
16 115 33 243 50 371 67 606
17 116 34 244 51 411 68 612
Frequency
(MHz)
Frequency
Code
(Hz)
8 88.5 18 123.0 28 173.8 38 250.3
9 91.5 19 127.3 29 179.9
Code Freq. (Hz) Code
Freq.
(Hz)
Code
Freq.
(Hz)
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Safety instructions
Before using this device for the first time, read the following User Manual and heed all warnings, even if
you are familiar with handling electronic devices. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place for
future reference. If you sell the device or give it away, pass on the operating instructions at the same time.
This icon denotes important information for the safe operation of the product and
the user’s safety.
This icon denotes further information on the topic.
This icon warns you about possible damage to the user’s hearing.
General safety instructions
Electrical devices should not be operated by children or people with mental or physical disabilities. Do
not allow these people to use electrical devices when not under supervision. They may fail to
understand that they can be dangerous.
Small parts can represent choking hazards. Note too that there is a risk of suffocation if airways are
blocked by the packaging film.
If you notice smoke or unusual noises or smells, disconnect all cables immediately. If this occurs the
handheld radio transceiver set should no longer be used and should be inspected by authorised service
personnel. Never inhale smoke from a possible device fire. If you do inadvertently inhale smoke, seek
medical attention. Smoke inhalation can be damaging to your health.
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Operating environment/environmental conditions
Position the handheld radio transceiver set on a stable, flat surface and do not place any heavy objects
on the components.
Keep the handheld radio transceiver set away from moisture. Do not place any receptacles containing
liquids (beverages, vases, etc.) next to or on the components. Avoid vibrations, heat and direct sunlight
so that the handheld radio transceiver set is not damaged.
The handheld radio transceiver set is not designed for use in environments with high temperatures or
humidity (e.g. bathrooms) or above-average levels of dust. Operating temperature and operating
humidity: 0 °C to 30 °C, max. 85% relative humidity.
If the handheld radio transceiver set is exposed to wide temperature fluctuations, condensation can form
and create moisture, which can in turn cause a short circuit. If this occurs, use the handheld radio
transceiver set only after it has reached the ambient temperature.
Make sure that no fire hazards (e.g. burning candles) are placed on or near the handheld radio
transceiver set.
Cables
Unplug all cables by holding the plugs and never pull on the cables themselves. Never place pieces of
furniture or other heavy objects on the cables and take care that they do not become damaged,
especially at the plugs and sockets. Never tie knots in the cable and do not tie it to other cables. All
cables should be positioned so that nobody can trip over them or be obstructed by them.
A damaged power cord can cause fire or an electric shock. Inspect the power cord from time to time.
Never use adapter plugs or extension cables that do not comply with the current safety regulations in your
country, and do not modify the power adapter or power cable yourself.
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Conventional and rechargeable batteries
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Insert the batteries/rechargeable batteries with the correct polarity. Refer to the diagram inside the
battery compartment.
Do not attempt to recharge the batteries and do not throw batteries into a fire.
Use only batteries/rechargeable batteries of the same type.
Remove the batteries/rechargeable batteries when the device is not going to be used for a long time.
Caution – danger of explosion
Never replace any batteries/rechargeable batteries in an explosion-sensitive environment. While
inserting or removing the batteries (or rechargeable batteries), a spark may be produced causing an
explosion.
Power your PMR off when in a potentially explosive environment. Sparks in such an environment may
cause explosion or fire. In addition, injury or even death may occur.
Explosion-sensitive areas are normally (but not always) labelled. These include fuel storage areas such
as below deck on a boat, fuel line or tank areas, environments where the air contains inflammable
substances (e.g. cereals, metal dust or powder) and any areas where you should normally switch off
your car engine.
Do not throw any batteries or rechargeable batteries into a fire, as they may explode.
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Caution – risk of burns
Never touch the antenna if you find that the antenna insulation is damaged. When the antenna comes
in contact with the skin, minor burns may occur while transmitting.
Batteries and rechargeable batteries may cause material damage and burns if any conductors such as
jewellery, keys or chains touch the battery terminals. The conductive material may close an electrical
circuit causing a short circuit and become very hot. Handle any batteries and rechargeable batteries
carefully, especially when storing them in a pocket, purse or other receptacle containing metal objects.
Caution – risk of injury
Do not place the product within the action radius of your vehicle’s airbag. Airbags inflate very quickly. If
a PMR is placed within the airbag deployment radius, the PMR may be hurled across the vehicle and
cause injury to the occupants.
Keep the radio transceivers at least 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers.
Power your PMR off if you observe any interference caused to medical equipment.
Risks associated with high noise levels
Caution when using earphones. Listening at a high volume can damage your hearing.
Copyright
All the contents of this user manual are protected by copyright and provided to the reader for information
only.
Copying data and information without the prior explicit written consent of the author is strictly forbidden.
This also applies to any commercial use of the contents and information.
All texts and diagrams are up to date as of the date of printing. Subject to change without notice.
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Overview
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These operating instructions have a fold-out cover. On the inside of the cover the various components are
shown with numbers indicated. The meanings of the numbers are as follows:
Handheld transceiver
1 Display
2 Earphones connector (with rubber cover)
3 Antenna
4 Call button
5 Menu button
- To open the menu settings
6 Down button
- To reduce the speaker volume
- To select the previous menu item
7 Charging contacts
8 Microphone
Up button
9
- To increase the speaker volume
- To select the next menu item
10 On/Off button
11 PTT button
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Display items
12 CTCSS indicator
13 DCS indicator
14 CTCSS/DCS code/chronometer seconds/menu item value
15 Chronometer 1/100 second
16 VOX icon
17 DCM icon
18 Channel/menu item indication
19 Speaker volume
20 Button lock icon
21 Battery level indicator
22 Reception icon (RX)
23 Transmission icon (TX)
24 Scan icon
Charger cradle
25 Power adapter socket
26 Battery level indicator
27 Charging contacts
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Before you start
Inserting the rechargeable/conventional batteries
(The figure is representational)
If necessary, remove the belt clip (see the chapter “Removing the Belt Clip”).
Carefully use your fingernail to push the battery compartment cover clip [C] upwards and lift the cover
to remove it.
Insert four AAA-sized batteries/rechargeable batteries into the battery compartment by respecting the
correct polarity. Note the + and – icons on the batteries and inside the battery compartment.
Close the battery compartment. First insert the battery compartment cover on the top into the
corresponding notch on the radio transceiver housing and then swivel the cover downwards until it
clicks into place.
Replace the belt clip (see “Installing the belt clip”).
Charging the batteries
If you use rechargeable batteries to power your SilverCrest SPMR 8000 A1 handheld radio transceiver
set, read this chapter carefully.
Preparing the charging cradle
Place the charging cradle on a stable, flat surface.
Plug the power adapter plug into the power receptacle [25] of the charging cradle.
Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
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WARNIN
Make sure that the wall outlet is nearby and easily accessible so that you can
unplug the power adapter quickly in case of an emergency. Otherwise a short
circuit or fire can occur.
The charging cradle’s power adapter consumes power even if there is no
handheld radio transceiver placed onto it. It is therefore recommended that you
unplug the power adapter from the wall outlet to completely separate it from the
mains and avoid any unnecessary power consumption.
Charging the batteries
Charge the battery packs of both handheld radio transceivers completely before
using them for the first time. Charging takes approx. 8 to 10 hours.
Place the handheld transceivers onto the charging cradle as
shown.
The charging indicator [26] located on top of the charging
cradle illuminates when a transceiver has been inserted
properly and its battery is being charged. Charging takes
approx. 8 to 10 hours. The charging indicator [26] is still
illuminated when the batteries are fully charged.
Do not press the PTT button [11] while the handheld transceivers are inserted into
the charging cradle.
(The figure is
representational)
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Installing/removing the belt clip
Installing the belt clip
Insert the belt clip into the guide located at the handheld transceiver
back panel. The belt clip must click into place.
Removing the belt clip
To remove the belt clip from the handheld transceiver, pull the latch
on the belt clip [A] while sliding the belt clip out of the guide in the
direction of the antenna [B].
(The figure is representational)
Connecting the earphones
You can use your PMR sets with the supplied earphones. The earphones receptacle [2] is located behind
a protective cover.
WARNING
Before connecting the earphones, you must reduce the sound volume (see page 18)
otherwise you risk damaging your hearing due to the high earphones level.
1. To connect the earphones, open the rubber cover that protects the earphones receptacle [2].
2. Insert the 2.5 mm jack-type earphones plug into the earphones receptacle [2].
3. Fasten the earphones cable to a piece of clothing by using the clip attached to the cable and then
insert the earpiece into your ear.
The PTT button on the earphones works in exactly the same way as the PTT button [11] of your PMR.
When using the PTT button of the earphones you must speak into the microphone located on the
earphones cable.
Do not connect any other headphones or earphones, otherwise you risk seriously
damaging your PMR.
When using the earphones, the IPX2 protection against vertically falling drops of
water with tilted enclosure is not guaranteed.
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Getting started
In order to be able to communicate using two PMR units, they must be set to the same channel and the
same CTCSS or DCS code. Furthermore, they must be located within range (max. 8 km in open field).
RF communications take place on a free (unscrambled) channel, i.e. other people who have a PMR or
receiver for the set channel will be able to listen to your messages. You can choose from eight different
channels.
This User Manual’s display illustrations show only the information relevant to the
functions or settings being described.
Powering the handheld transceivers on/off
Powering the handheld transceiver on
Press and hold the On/Off button [10] for at least three seconds. An
acoustic signal can be heard and the currently set channel will appear on the
display [1].
The handheld transceiver will be in receive mode as long as it is powered on
and not transmitting (idle mode).
Powering the handheld transceiver off
Press and hold the On/Off button [10] for at least three seconds. An acoustic signal can be heard
and the display [1] will turn blank.
Adjusting the volume
Press the Up button [9] to raise the audio volume. The speaker volume will
be indicated by the number of bars [19] (one bar = low volume, four bars =
high volume).
Press the Down button [6] to reduce the audio volume.
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Setting a different channel
When setting a different channel, this needs to be done on both PMR sets for you to be able to
communicate with the remote station.
Press the Menu button [5] once. The current channel number will flash on
the display.
Press the Up [9] or Down [6] button to set a different channel.
Press the PTT button [11] to confirm the setting.
If no button is pressed for five seconds while changing a setting, the handheld
transceiver will return to idle mode and use the previously adjusted setting.
Reception
The handheld transceiver will be in receive mode as long as it is powered on and not transmitting (idle
mode).
Transmission
Keep the PTT button [11] pressed. The TX icon will appear on the display [1].
Speak into the microphone [8]. Hold the handheld transceiver vertically and
approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from your mouth.
Release the PTT button [11] when you are done with your message.
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Battery status indicator
When the transceiver is powered on, the number of bars on the battery status indicator [21] will appear
on the display [1] to show the level of the rechargeable or inserted batteries.
Rechargeable batteries/batteries fully charged
Rechargeable batteries/batteries two-thirds charged
Rechargeable batteries/batteries one-third charged
When the rechargeable or inserted batteries are exhausted, an acoustic signal will be heard, in which
case replace the batteries or recharge them if using rechargeable batteries.
Rechargeable batteries/batteries empty
Advanced operation
The Menu button [5] allows you to customise your PMR. For more information about the functions, see
the following pages.
If no button is pressed for five seconds while changing a setting, the handheld
transceiver will return to idle mode and use the previously adjusted setting.
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)/DCS (Digital Coded
Squelch) code
If many handheld transceivers are being used in your vicinity, it is likely that other people will be using the
same channel. To avoid receiving the signals of other parties, CTCSS or DCS codes can be used.
The three-digit CTCSS or DCS code is a tone frequency that the PMR will transmit. Two stations that have
been set to the same channel and the same CTCSS or DCS code can listen to each other. No other
stations will be heard on the same channel, unless these stations use the same CTCSS or DCS code. Your
SilverCrest SPMR 8000 A1 supports 38 analogue CTCSS (1 to 38) and 83 digital DCS (1 to 83) codes.
Any receiver tuned to the same channel and using the same CTCSS or DCS code
can listen to your conversation.
Using a CTCSS or DCS code does not prevent your conversations from being
intercepted by other parties: any radio transceiver or receiver tuned into the
same channel that is not using a CTCSS or CDCSS code will be able to listen to
all transmissions on this channel.
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Setting the CTCSS code
Press the Menu button [5] twice. The indication “CTCSS” and the current
CTCSS code will flash on the display.
Press the Up [9] or Down [6] button to set a different CTCSS code.
Press the PTT button [11] to confirm the setting.
Setting the DCS code
Press the Menu
current DCS code will flash on the display.
Press the Up [9] or Down [6] button to set a different DCS code.
Press the PTT button [11] to confirm the setting.
button [5] three times. The indication “DCS” and the
Disabling the CTCSS/DCS code
To disable the CTCSS or DCS code, select the code “00”. “OF” will appear on the menu.
Channel monitoring
You can use this function to search the current channel for any weak signals.
Press and hold the Menu button [5] and the Down button [6] simultaneously to enable channel
monitoring.
Press the Menu button [5] to stop channel monitoring.
During channel monitoring you can listen to any communications over the current
channel, independently of the set CTCSS or DCS code.
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Voice-controlled send function (VOX)
This function is similar to the hands-free feature of your mobile phone. The PMR will start transmitting as
soon as it detects your voice (or any other noise). This allows you to send a message without pressing the
PTT button [11]. Using this function is not recommended when you are located in a noisy or windy
environment.
Press the Menu
VOX setting will flash on the display.
Press the Up button [9] to enable the VOX function or to raise the VOX
sensitivity.
Press the Down button [6] to reduce the VOX sensitivity or to disable the
VOX function (“OF”).
Press the PTT button [11] to confirm the setting.
button [5] four times. The indication “VOX” and the current
Channel scan
Channel scan will search all available channels (1 to 8) for any active stations in a loop.
If an active channel is found, you can search for the CTCSS or DCS code that a station is using on the
channel.
Searching for an active channel
Press the Menu button [5] five times. The indication “SC” and the current
channel number will flash on the display.
Press the Up [9] or Down [6] button to launch the channel search.
The scan will stop automatically once an active channel has been found. Then you can listen to the
transmissions. Once the transmission on the active channel is terminated, the channel search continues.
Pressing the PTT button [11] while listening to a found channel, the handheld
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transceiver will use that channel and return to idle mode.
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Searching for a CTCSS code
If an active channel is found, press the PTT button [11] to use the found channel. Next you can search for
the CTCSS or DCS code being used.
Press the Menu
will flash on the display. The current channel number will also be displayed.
Press the Up [9] or Down [6] button to scan the selected channel.
Once a transmission is detected on the selected channel, its CTCSS code (if any) is detected and
displayed.
button [5] six times. The indications “SC” and “CTCSS 00”
Pressing the PTT button [11] will cause the handheld transceiver to use that code
and return to idle mode.
Searching for a DCS code
Press the Menu
00” will flash on the display. The current channel number will also be
displayed.
Press the Up [9] or Down [6] button to scan the selected channel.
Once a transmission is detected on the selected channel, its DCS code (if any) is detected and displayed.
Pressing the PTT button [11] will cause the handheld transceiver to use that code
and return to idle mode.
button [5] seven times. The indications “SC” and “DCS
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Dual scan
Your PMR will normally receive one channel only (with or without CTCSS or DCS code). The dual scan
function allows the monitoring of a second channel with CTCSS or DCS code.
While dual scan is enabled, your PMR will toggle between the two channels.
Press the Menu
flash on the display.
Press the Up [9] or Down [6] button to switch to a different channel.
Press the Menu
CTCSS selection. Press the Menu
Press the Up [9] or Down [6] button to set a different CTCSS or DCS
code.
Press the PTT button [11] to confirm the setting and return to idle mode.
button [5] eleven times. The indication “DCM OF” will
button [5] to confirm the selected channel and continue to
button [5] again to go to DCS selection.
To disable this function, select ”OF” when choosing the DCM channel.
Call tones
The call tone is an audible signal that alerts other stations that you want to transmit a message. The
SilverCrest SPMR 8000 A1 supports 15 call tones.
Selecting the call tone
Press the Menu
the display, the number of the current call tone will flash and the call tone can
be heard.
Press the Up [9] or Down [6] button to set a different call tone.
button [5] eight times. The indication “CA” will appear on
Sending the call tone
Briefly press the Call button [4] to send the call tone over the current channel.
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Setting the roger beep on/off
If you release the PTT button [11] after transmitting your message, the unit will send a roger beep to
indicate the end of the transmission. If necessary, you can disable this roger beep.
Press the Menu
and the current status will flash on the display.
Press the Up button [9] to enable (ON) or the Down button [6] to
disable (OF) the roger beep.
Press the PTT button [11] to confirm the setting and return to idle mode.
button [5] nine times. The indication “rO” will be shown
Setting the button sound on/off
An acoustic signal can normally be heard each time you press a button. This feature does not apply to the
On/Off button
[10] or the PTT button [11]. If necessary, you can disable the button sound.
Press the Menu
the current status will flash on the display.
Press the Up button [9] to enable (ON) or the Down button [6] to
disable (OF) the button sound.
Press the PTT button [11] to confirm the setting and return to idle mode.
button [5] ten times. The indication “tO” will be shown and
Button lock
Press and hold the Menu
lock. The button lock icon is displayed on the screen.
To disable the button lock, press and hold the Menu
three seconds. The button lock icon will go off.
button [5] for three seconds to activate the button
button [5] again for
The following buttons will still work while the button lock is enabled: PTT button
[11], Call button
[4] and On/Off button [10].
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Chronometer
The SilverCrest SPMR 8000 A1 includes a chronometer function for time measurement. The chronometer
can count to 59’59’’99.
Press and hold the Call
chronometer. The chronometer appears on the display.
Press the Up button [9] to start time measurement.
Press the Up button [9] to stop time measurement.
Press the Down button [6] to reset time measurement.
Press and hold the Call
button [4] for three seconds to activate the
button [4] for three seconds to exit the chronometer.
The chronometer is not available while channel monitoring is enabled.
Display backlight
The PMR display [1] has a backlight to facilitate operating the device in darkness. The backlight will
switch on automatically when pressing any button except the PTT button [11] and the Call
The On/Off
button [10] activates the backlight only when powering the unit on.
The backlight will switch off automatically after six seconds.
button [4].
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Troubleshooting
You can solve most common problems yourself using the table below. If the problem persists after
checking the suggested solutions, contact our Service Hotline. You will find the phone number in the last
chapter, “Warranty and Service Information”. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself.
Problem Solution
Unable to power the PMR
on
No transmission Set both radio transceivers to the same channel and if applicable the
Short range,
communications
interference
Reception interference Move away from any electromagnetic sources (high-voltage power
Press and hold the On/Off button [10] for at least three seconds.
Charge the batteries of your PMR or insert new batteries.
same CTCSS or DCS code.
Press and hold the PTT button [11] fully down while speaking.
If there is interference in the transmission, switch to a different channel.
The range depends on the environment. Steel constructions, concrete
buildings or use of the unit in a vehicle may reduce the range. If
possible, try moving to a place where you have free sight to the
receiving station.
lines, machines with electric motors, etc.).
The sending and receiving units are placed too close together. Keep at
least 1.5 m between the two units.
Try to see if the communication quality is better on a different channel.
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Maintenance/cleaning
Maintenance
Repairs are required when the PMR set has been damaged in any way, such as when liquid has
entered the product, the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, the product does not work
normally or the product has been dropped.
If you notice smoke or unusual noises or smells, unplug the charger cradle immediately or remove the
rechargeable battery or conventional batteries from the radio transceivers. In these cases the product
should not be used further and should be inspected by authorised service personnel.
All servicing work must be carried out by qualified specialist personnel.
Never open the housing of the handheld transceiver, as you may damage it.
Do not attempt to repair the product yourself.
If the power cord is damaged you run the risk of an electric shock.
Cleaning
Disconnect the PMR set from the mains before cleaning it.
Use a soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning.
Do not use any cleaners, detergents or solvents, as these may enter the housing and cause permanent
damage to the product.
For more stubborn dirt, use a slightly damp cloth.
Clean the battery terminals from time to time with a dry, lint-free cloth.
If a handheld transceiver gets wet, power it off immediately and remove the rechargeable or
conventional batteries. Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth. Leave the battery compartment
open until the humidity has completely evaporated. Do not use the product until it is completely dry.
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