Binatone MARINA 300 User's Manual
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1. a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off the two way radio Obey all signs and instructions NOTE Areas with potent tally explosive atmospheres are often but not always clearly marked They include fueling 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 toturn off your vehicle engine 9 Cleaning and Care To clean your PMR use a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use cleaners or solvent which may cause damage that may not be covered by guarantee Binatone Help Line 0845 345 9677 10 Guaratee and service The Binatone marina 300 is fully guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase shown on your sales receipt The guarantee does not cover damage by misuse or negligence or by excessive voltage Please keep your sales till receipt this is your guarantee You should also keep the original packaging materials When unpacking your Binatone marina 300 check for visible damage If you see any damage do not use the PMR return the whole unit to where you bought it If your Binatone marina 300 develops a fault refer to the Troubleshooting Guide section of this manual If you can t solve the problem return the whole unit as follows While the unit is under guarantee 1 Pack up all the parts of your marina 302. scan will be deactivated OR press the 4 UP or Y DOWN button to continue the channel scanning weny d Press the MENU button to stop the channel scanning operation 4 8 Key Lock The Key Lock feature allows the user to disable the amp UP wv DOWN and the MENU buttons so that the PMR settings cannot be changed accidentally a To activate the Key Lock feature press and hold the MENU button until the Key Lock icon o appears on the LCD Screen Ceny b To deactivate the Key Lock feature press and hold the MENU button again until the Key Lock icon o disappears on the LCD Screen The PTT CALL and the Power buttons will remain functional even if the Key Lock feature is activated w 4 9 Calling Paging Tone You can use the CALL button to send a tone to other users on O the same channel To activate this feature a With the PMR in normal mode press and release the CALL button The unit will transmit a 2 second page tone to the other unit s set with the same channel within transmitting range 5 Auxiliary Features 5 1 LCD Screen Back Light Every time a button is pressed except PTT button the LCD Screen back light will illuminate for 4 seconds 5 2 Power Saving Your PMR unit has special circuitry designed to extend the life of your battery When the unit is not used for 4 seconds it will automatically switch into a low power mode The Power Saving feature does not affect the PMR s ability to
3. 0 using the original packaging 2 Return the unit to the store where you bought it and make sure you take your sales receipt as your proof of purchase 3 In the unlikely event that you need to return your marina 300 to our Repair Centre while it is under Guarantee please include the sales receipt There will be an 5 handling charge for repair of unit under Guarantee Repair after the Guarantee has expired If the unit is no longer covered by Guarantee first follow steps 1 as for repair under Guarantee Then 2 Call our service Department on 0845 345 9677 and ask fora quotation of the repair charge and details of where to send your M300 for repair 3 Return you marina 300 to the address given by the Service Department making sure to indude your name and address and a cheque or postal order for the value of the repair charge This does not affect your statutory rights Binatone Telecomplc operates apolicy of continuous product improvement and so reserves the right to make changes to the product and functions without prior notice This equipment is intended for use in Finland Latvia Spain vV Sweden vV Switzerland V Austria Belgium France Liechtenstein Bulgaria Germany Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Greece Croatia Cyprus Hungary Czech Iceland Denmark Ireland Slovenia Estonia Italy V Countries of use Caution Use only same type and ma
4. Binatone Marina300 Private mobile radio Antenna PTT PUSH to TALK button Press and hold to transmit Power button Press and hold to turn the PMR unit ON or OFF CALL button Press to send a ringing tone to other Speaker LCD Screen Displays the current channel selection and other radio symbols 4 UP v DOWN buttons Press to change channels volume and to select settings during programming PMR units AN MENU Button Binatone Press to program Mic Microphone Waterproof the PMR settngs 1 LCD Screen sc _06_8 5 Qu LLI 0 _0 Channel Number Changes 6_8 from 1 to 8 as selected by the VOX user illl ull 1 awh Displays the current Battery charge level mil Displays the current Speaker volume level ou TX RX SC Displayed when the Key Lock feature is activated Displayed when transmitting a signal Displayed when receiving a signal Blinks when the Scan feature is turned ON Belt clip 2 Installation latch 2 1 Removing the Belt Clip a Pull the Belt Clip Latch N away from the PMR b While pulling the Belt Clip Latch push up the Belt Clip as shown in Figure 1 2 2 Loosen the screw counter clock wise direction using a Figure 3 coin or belt clip open the battery A compartment as shown in Figure 2 2 3 Installing the Belt Clip a Slide the Belt Clip into the slot as shown in Figure 3 b A click indicates the B
5. elt Clip is locked into position 2 4 Installing the Batteries Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 4 Figure 5 Caution Observe the proper battery polarity orientation when installing batteries Incorrect positioning can damage both the batteries and the unit a Slide down the Battery Compartment Cover b Insert 3 AAA size batteries not included by following the polarity marking inside the Battery Compartment as shown in Figure 4 c Replace the Battery Compartment Cover Tighten the battery door screw firmly to meet the IPX6 standard See Figure 5 Notes e Use only same type and make of batteries on the PMR units e The PMR units have a built in Power Saver PS for maximum battery life but when not in use turn the units OFF to conserve battery power e Remove the batteries if the units will not be used for a long period of time Binatone Help Line 0845 345 9677 3 Waterproof standard IPX6 though this unit is designed to meet IPX6 standard it can be kept 1 meter under water for 1 minutes 4 Operation 4 1 Turning the Unit ON OFF To Turn ON a Press and hold the Power button A special beep sound will be heard The LCD Screen will be illuminated by an orange light for several seconds and will display the current channel To switch OFF b Press and hold the Power button A special beep sound will be heard and the LCD Scree
6. enna Do not use any PMR that has a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes in contact with the skin a minor burn may result Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and or bodily injury such as burns if conductive material such as jewelry keys or beaded chains touch 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 A WARNING For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place your PMR in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Air bags inflate with great force If a PMR is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates the PMR may be propelled with great force and Cause serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your PMR OFF whenin any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless itis a type especially qualified for such use for example Factory Mutual Approved Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in injury or even death Batteries Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn your PMR OFF near electrical blasting caps or in
7. ke of batteries To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture 11 Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Solution No power e Check the batteries are installed properly e The batteries may be weak e Replace the old batteries with new ones Reception e Press the UP button to increase the receiver volume level is weak e The receiving signal may be weak and or out of range Cannot change Key lock mode must be deactivated if the Key lock icon 0 is channels displayed on the LCD Screen e To change channels press the MENU button then press the A UP or ww DOWN buttons to change the current channel e Batteries may be weak Range is limited Batteries may be weak e Replace with new batteries if the battery charge level indicator is low e The maximum range will vary depending on terrain and environment e Open fields provide the maximum range while steel concrete structures heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles may limit the range significantly e Wearing the radio close to the body such as in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range change the location of the radio Sound distortion If you are transmitting speak in a normal tone of voice 5 cm problems away from the Mic microphone e f you are receiving lower the volume to a comfortable level e Radios too close Radios must be at least 1 5 meters apart increase your distance e Radios too fa
8. n will turn blank 4 2 Adjusting the Speaker volume There are 8 volume levels the current speaker volume a level is displayed on the LCD Screen To adjust the speaker volume level press the amp UP r button to increase or press the w DOWN button to decrease The LCD Screen will display the speaker volume icon bars ascending or descending respectively 4 3 Receiving a Call The unit is continuously in Receive mode when the unit is turned ON and not transmitting When a signal is received on the current channel the receive signal icon RX will be displayed on the LCD Screen 4 4 Transmitting sending a Press and hold the PTT Push to Talk button to transmit your voice The transmit signal icon TX will display on the LCD Screen b Hold the unit in a vertical position with the Mic Microphone 5 cm away from the mouth While holding the PTT button speak into the mic microphone ina normal tone of voice c Release the PTT button when you have finished transmitting Important norder for other people to receive your transmission they must also be on the same channel that you are currently using Refer to the Changing Channel section for more information e When the PTT and or CALL buttons are continuously pressed your PMR cannot receive any transmissions 4 5 Roger Beep The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released This alerts the receiving party
9. r apart Obstacles interfere with transmission Talk range is up to 3 Km 2 miles in clear unobstructed conditions Declaration of Conformit The Binatone marina 300 complies with the essential requirements e R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC e Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC And conforms to the following relevant standards your local recycling centre for safe treatment e EN 60065 1998 e ETSI EN 300 296 2 2001 I Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household waste e EN 301489 2002 This equipment should be taken to E Binatone Telecom plc operates a policy of continuous product improvement and so reserves the right to make changes to the product and functions without prior notice C Binatone Help Line 0845 345 9677
10. receive transmissions When a signal is detected it automatically returns to full power mode 5 3 Battery Meter Indicator The PMR can detect the battery charge levels The Battery icon will display the battery charge status as follows awh Battery charge at high level C_F Battery charge at low level Important Replace the Batteries Use only Alkaline AAA 1 2V batteries 6 Effective Range The Transmission range of the product is dependent on the environment terrain where it is being used the following diagram attempts to guide the user on the sort of performance to expect for everyday use Signal Strenght Optimum open area 1 Medium ground based obstruction 2 Heavily built up area 3 Range Slope Range Check The Transmission range will be affected as shown in the above diagram The transmitting range typical values for different environment conditions will be 1 3 km 2 1 5 km 3 750m It should be remembered that these are only guide values as actual achieved distances will be dependent on the environment and terrrain 7 Specifications Channels Available Output Power TX Range Up to 3 Kms 2 Miles Binatone Help Line 0845 345 9677 Channel Frequency Table Frequency MHz Channel Frequency MHz 446 05 625 446 06 875 446 08 125 446 09375 Channel 1 446 00 625 5 446 01 875 a es 3 446 03 125 7 4 446 04 375 8 8 Safety A CAUTION Damaged Ant
11. that you have ended the transmission and you are now in receive mode 4 6 Changing Channels The PMR has 8 available channels To change channels in w normal mode a Press the MENU button the Channel icon i on the LCD Screen will start blinking a b While the Channel icon is blinking press the amp UP or w DOWN button to select the desired channel The channel changes from 1 to 8 or from 8 to 1 VE c Press the MENU button to confirm your selection and return to the normal mode 4 6 1 Monitor You can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals on the current channel To a To activate press and hold the MENU and the a UP button at the same time w b If you hear constant noise and hissing press the MENU button to turn off the Monitor function Note e Refer tothe Channel Table section of this Owner s Manual for detailed frequency listing 4 7 Channel Scan Channel scan performs searches for active signals in an endless loop from channels 1 to 8 This allows you to find a other radios without having to change channel To activate this feature v a Press and hold down thea UP or w DOWN button for 3 seconds The channel number on the LCD Screen changes rapidly until an active signal is detected b When an active signal one of the 8 channels is detected channel scan pauses on the active channel PtT c Press the PTT button to communicate through the active signal channel and the channel
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