Topcom 9000 User Manual

TWINTALKER 9000 LONG RANGE

USER GUIDE

BRUGERVEJLEDNING

V. 1.1

UK The features described in this manual are published with reservation to

modifications.

DK Vi forbeholder os retten til ændringer af de specifikationer, der er beskrevet

i denne brugsanvisning.

This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.

The Declaration of conformity can be found on :

http://www.topcom.net/support/cedeclarations.php

FOR USE IN:

BELGIUM, HOLLAND, GERMANY, SWEDEN,

DENMARK, NORWAY, FINLAND, SPAIN, ITALY,

PORTUGAL, GREECE, TURKEY, CZECH,

LUXEMBURG, HUNGARY, SLOVAK, SWITZERLAND.

Topcom Twintalker 9000

1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Topcom Twintalker. It’s a low powered radio communication device that has no running costs other than the minimal cost of re-charging the batteries. The TwinTalker operates on Private Mobile Radio frequencies and can be used in any country where the service is authorised as indicated on the packing box and in this manual.

2 Intended purpose

It can be used for different professional as well as for recreational purposes. For example: to keep in contact during travelling with 2 or more cars, biking, skiing. It can be used to keep in contact with your children when they are playing outside, etc...

Restriction: Check the local regulations before using it outside the country where it was purchased. The standard may be prohibited in this country.

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3 CE Mark and restrictions

The CE symbol on the unit, user guide and giftbox indicates that the unit complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE directive 1995/5/EC. The (!) symbol next to the CE mark, indicated that the PMR standard is not allowed in all European countries.

PMR is allowed in the next countries: Belgium, Holland, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Czech, Luxemburg, Hungary, Slovakia, Suisse, France, UK, Ireland, Austria, Poland

4 Safety instructions

4.1 General

Please read carefully through the following information concerning safety and proper use. Make yourself familiar with all functions of the device. Keep this manual on a safe place for future use.

4.2 Burning injuries

• If the cover of the antenna is damaged, do not touch because when an antenna comes in contact with the skin, a minor burn may result when transmitting.

• Batteries can cause property damage such as burns if conductive material such as jewellery, keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals.The material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.

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Topcom Twintalker 9000

4.3 Personal safety

• Do not place your device in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a communicator is placed in the bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the communicator may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

• Keep the radio at least 15 centimetres away from a pacemaker.

• Turn your radio OFF as soon as interference is taking place with medical equipment.

• Do not replace batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion.

• Turn your communicator off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

• Never throw batteries in fire as they may explode.

Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fuelling areas such as below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

4.4 Poisoning danger

• Keep batteries away from small children

4.5 Legal

• In some countries it is prohibited to use your PMR while driving a vehicle. In this case leave the road before using the device.

• Turn your unit OFF when on board an aircraft when instructed to do so. Any use of the unit must be in accordance with airline regulations or crew instructions.

• Turn your unit OFF in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

• Replacing or modifying the antenna may affect the PMR radio specifications and violate the CE regulations. Unauthorised antennas could also damage the radio.

4.6 Notes

• Do not touch the antenna while transmitting, it could affect the range.

• Remove the battery if the device is not going to be used for a long period.

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Topcom Twintalker 9000

5 Cleaning and maintenance

• To clean the unit, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. Don’t use a cleaner or solvents on the unit; they can damage the case and leak inside, causing permanent damage.

• Battery contacts may be wiped with a dry lint-free cloth.

• If the unit gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries immediately. Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to minimize potential water damage. Leave the cover off the battery compartment overnight or until completely dry. Do not use the unit until completely dry.

6 Disposal of the device

At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not throw this product into the normal household garbage but bring the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipments. The symbol on the product, user guide and/or box indicate this.

Some of the product materials can be re-used if you bring them to a recycling point. By re-using some parts or raw materials from used products you make an important contribution to the protection of the environment. Please contact your local authorities in case you need more information on the collection points in your area.

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7 Using a PMR device

To communicate between PMR devices they need to be set all on the same channel and within receiving range (up to max. 6 km in open field). Since these devices use free frequency bands (channels), all devices in operation share these channels(total 8 channels). Therefore, privacy is not garanteed. Anybody with a PMR set to your channel can overhear the conversation. If you want to communicate (transmitting a voice signal) you need to press the

-button.

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Once this button pressed, the device will go into transmit mode and you can speak into the microphone. All other PMR devices in range , on the same channel and in standby mode (not transmitting) will hear your message. You need to wait until the other party stops transmitting before you can reply to the message. At the end of each transmission the unit will send a beep. To reply, just press the -button and speak into the microphone.

If 2 or more users press the - button at the same time the receiver will receive only the stongest signal and the other signal (s) will be supressed. Therefore you should only transmit a signal (press - button) when the channel is free.

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Topcom Twintalker 9000

8 Getting started

8.1 Removing/Installing the Belt Clip

1. To remove the clip from the unit, push the belt

clip (B) towards the antenna, while pulling the clip tab (A).

2. When re-installing the belt clip, a click indicates

the belt clip is locked into position.

8.2 Battery Installation

1. Remove the belt clip (§ 8.1).

2. Open the locking latch (C) and slide off the

battery cover.

3. Install the rechargeable battery pack following

the polarity as shown. Ensure that the metal contacts on the side (D) are facing outwards from the radio to connect on the battery door.

4. Re-install the Battery Cover and Belt Clip (§

8.1).

9 Charging batteries

When battery packs are installed, the desktop charger provides drop-in charging conveniency

1. Put the desktop charger on a flat

surface.

2. Plug one end of the supplied

adapter into the electric socket and the other end into the connector on the backside of the desktop charger.

3. Put the radio in the charger as

indicated.

4. The charging LED will turn on if

it’s properly inserted and charging.

It will take about 8 to 10 hours to fully charge the batteries

Do not short-circuit & dispose of in fire. Remove the batteries if this device is not going to be used for a long period.

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10 Buttons

1. ANTENNA

2. LCD Display

3. EARPIECE Connector

4. MENU button

– Enter menu.

5. ON/OFF button

6. MICROPHONE

7. DOWN button

– Decrease the speaker volume – Select the previous item in the menu.

8. SPEAKER

9. UP button

– Increase the speaker volume – Select the next item in the menu

10. CALL button

– Transmit a call tone

11. PUSH TO TALK button

– Press To Talk or release to listen – Confirm a setting in the menu

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11 LCD Display information

a. CTCSS code b. Time c. Channel number

c b

TX icon - Displayed when transmitting a signal RX icon - Displayed when receiving a signal Speaker volume indicator Lock icon - Displayed when the keypad is locked. Battery charge level indicator VOX icon - Displayed in Voice controlled (Vox) mode Scan icon - Displayed when scan mode is active Dual Scan icon - Displayed when dual scan mode is active Call icon - Displayed when you are sending out a call tone

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Topcom Twintalker 9000

12 Battery Charge Level/Low Battery Indication

The BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL is indicated by the number of squares present inside the BATTERY icon on the LCD Screen.

Battery Full Battery 2/3 charged Battery 1/3 charged Battery empty

When the BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL is low, the BATTERY icon will flash to indicate that the batteries need to be replaced or recharged.

13 Using the Twintalker 9000

13.1 Clock functions

When the battery is installed and the unit is OFF, the time is displayed.

13.1.1 Setting the time

In power OFF mode:

• Press and hold for 5 seconds, the hour flashes.

• Press or to change the hour.

• Press to confirm, the minutes flashes.

• Press or to change the minutes.

• Press and hold for 5 seconds to confirm the setting

The time will be reset to 12:00 when the battery is removed.

13.1.2 Stopwatch

• Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter stopwatch mode

• Press to start counting

• Press to stop counting

• Press to reset the timer

• Press and hold for 3 seconds to exit stopwatch mode

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Topcom Twintalker 9000

13.2 Turning the Unit ON/OFF

• To activate; press and hold . The unit will “beep” and the LCD Screen will display the

current channel, CTCSS code and time.

• To switch off; press and hold again. The unit will “beep” and only the time is

displayed.

13.3 Adjusting Speaker Volume

The Speaker Volume can be adjusted using and . The Speaker Volume level is displayed on the LCD.

13.4 Receiving a Signal

The unit is continuously in the RECEIVE mode when the unit is ON and not transmitting. When you receive a signal on the current channel, the RX icon is displayed.

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In order for other people to receive your transmission, they must be set on the same channel and CTCSS code

13.5 Transmitting a Signal

• Press and hold to TRANSMIT.

• Hold the unit in a vertical position with the MICROPHONE 10 cm from the mouth and speak into the microphone.

• Release when you have finished transmitting.

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13.6 Changing Channels

The PMR has 8 available channels.

To change channels:

• Press once, the current channel number flashes on the LCD Screen.

• Press or to change the channel.

• Press to confirm your selection and return to the NORMAL mode.

• To confirm and shift to the next option, press .

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NOTE: Any PMR set on the same channel can receive and listen to the conversation, also when the other use a CTCSS code.

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