Oricom PMR3000 User's Manual
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1. Battery level Key tone cry Ir I VOX m Scan dual scan CTCSS code Channel s j OL APO Stopwatch Call tone on I Automatic power save mode Keypad lock Roger Beep Getting Started This pack contains 2 UHF radios 2 belt clips 2 P headsets 2 Ni Mh rechargeable battery packs 1 twin desk top charger 1 AC adaptor Installing the batteries Each radio uses a Ni Mh rechargeable battery pack supplied Or for added convenience you can choose to use 3 AAA alkaline batteries in each radio not supplied Warnings Do not mix old and new batteries Do not charge alkaline or non rechargeable batteries as they could explode and cause injury If you are not using the radios for an extended period remove the batteries For replacement Ni MH battery packs Order Part No KEBT 079 1 contact Oricom 02 4574 8888 1 Ensure radio is turned off Remove the belt clip on the back Locate the clip on the battery cover Use your fingernail to gently prise open the battery cover and remove Clip Insert the battery pack supplied with charge contacts facing towards you and then replace the battery cover Getting Started 4 5 6 Plug one end of the AC power adaptor into the charging pod and then the AC adaptor into the power socket Slide the radios into the charging pod ensuring the charging contacts line up The red lights on the charge pod glow when radios are properly inserted The batteries w2. 2 Press the SA or 47 button to select a channel 3 Press the n button to set a new channel Roger beep Talk Confirmation Tone This feature transmits a unique tone when you finish transmitting In the same way as saying Roger or over it lets others know you are finished talking 1 Press 6 button until g j appears Press A or w to enable or disable Roger beep 2 When the roger beep is enabled g will show in the display 3 When you release the button you will hear the roger beep Talking and listening It is good radio etiquette to monitor the channel for activity before you transmit to ensure that you do not interrupt other users already on the channel Operation Press and hold the button to check for channel activity If you hear static the channel is clear for use Your radio has 40 channels If you are in a group and you wish to talk to each other all radios must be set to the same channel and interference eliminator code CTCSS If you experience interference and need to change channel ensure that you change the channel and code of all radios in your group 1 For maximum clarity hold radio 5 to 7cm s from mouth 2 Press and hold and speak to the microphone LED indicator light glows continuously when transmitting 3 To receive messages release n Interference eliminator codes CTCSS The radio has 38 interference eliminator codes CTCSS providing you with a cho
3. Information on Safe Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Oricom Radio Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population uncontrolled environment exposure limits always adhere to the following procedure e Transmit no more than 50 of the time e To receive calls release the PTT button e To transmit talk press the Push to Talk PTT button Transmitting 50 of the time or less is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting in terms of measuring standards compliance Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Oricom two way radio complies with Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure Standard 2003 To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set out in the above standards always adhere to the following procedures Radio Operation and EME Exposure Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the radio and violate compliance Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is IN USE Holding the antenna affects the effective range Do not use the radio if the antenna is damaged If a damaged antenna makes contact with your skin a minor burn can result If you wear a radio on your body whe
4. deployment area and the air bag inflates the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless it is 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 Safety Information and Warnings Batteries WARNING 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 radio OFF near electrical blasting caps or in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off the two way radio Obey all signs and instructions NOTE Areas with potentially 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 to turn off your vehicle engine Cleaning and Care To clean your radio use a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use Cleaners or solvent which may cause damage that may not be covered by the guarantee
5. the repeater channels is to be avoided Note Channels 5 and 35 are emergency channels Channel 11 is a calling channel for establishing communication and Channel 40 is the customary road vehicle channel Channels 22 and 23 are for Telemetry and Telecommand use voice communications are not allowed on these channels by law Channel Frequency Table Frequency MHz Usage Duplex RX Simplex Duplex RX Simplex Duplex RX Simplex Duplex RX Simplex Simplex Calling channel 6 v 476 575 Duplex RX Simplex Duplex RX Simplex 9 23 UHF channels and frequencies 476 750 476 875 cutis os 477 050 us ex TX Simplex ex TX Simplex plex TX Simplex Duplex TX Simplex _ plex TX Simplex plex TX Simplex plex TX Simplex Sipe ice mes i iee k on eee oo I CO NI Oo oy A ice MN N al Q W KUIN Jann J C s s ice a 7 24 Warranty information Australia Oricom makes no other warranties or conditions express or implied including as to merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose except as stated in this Warranty Any implied warranties that may be imposed by law are limited in duration to the Warranty Period Oricom warrants that the product is free from defects in materials or workmanship during the Warranty Period This Warranty in no way affects your statutory warranty rights under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any other similar legisl
6. Period Oricom will replace and where possible 25 Warranty information Australia repair the defective product All component parts removed under this Warranty become the property of Oricom In the unlikely event that your Oricom product has a recurring failure Oricom at its discretion may elect to provide you with a replacement product of its choosing that is at least equivalent to your product in performance Oricom does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error free Oricom is not responsible for damage that occurs as a result of your failure to follow the instructions that came with the product These terms and conditions together with any specific terms and conditions contained in the user guide to the product purchased constitute the complete and exclusive agreement between you and Oricom regarding the product No change to the conditions of this Warranty is valid unless it is made in writing and signed by an authorised representative of Oricom Oricom is not liable for any damages caused by the product or the failure of the product to perform including any lost profits or savings or special incidental or consequential damages Oricom is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by you on behalf of a third party This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought or a claim made under this Warranty or as a tort claim including negligence and strict product liab
7. Qiicom Operating Instructions PMR3000 1 watt UHF CB Radio Read this manual carefully before use o aa Table of contents Safety Information and Warnings cccseseeeeees 4 Information on Safe Operation s0ssssesseesesseeeess 6 Your Oricom PMR3000 radio controls 9 Your Oricom PMR3000 radio display c cceeeees 10 Getting Started ccccccccccscscsescscsssessessessessessesseeneens 11 OpEratiON eee eee 13 UHF channels and frequencies 23 Warranty information Australia cccccseseseeeeees 25 Customer SUPPONE hacticateiarcacicicrininieiecnentariactantintans 27 Safety Information and Warnings Safety Information and Warnings CAUTION WARNING Damaged Antenna Do not use any radio 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 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 For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place your radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Air bags inflate with great force If a radio is placed in the air bag
8. able to receive signals to avoid that your baby is disturbed during his her sleep The other PMR must be set to the same channel and CTCSS code to receive the signal from the Baby Monitor To set your radio as baby monitor 1 Press 6 button until appears 2 Press 5A or ZW button to set baby monitor sensitivity level to 1 2 3 to turn baby monitor function ON 3 Press to confirm the setting Note 1 In standby mode when speaking into the microphone the radio will automatically transmit like IVOX does 2 The radio can t receive or if you press any key it will not generate key tones so that you will not disturb the baby To disable baby monitor function 1 Press 6 button until appears 2 Press SA or y until OF appears 3 Press to confirm the setting 20 Operation Setting squelch level The adjustable Squelch allows you to optimize the radios sensitivity It also allows you to increase the sensitivity and receive weaker signals There are 4 decreasing levels of sensitivity 1 Press amp button until SQL appears 2 Press SA or Zw button to adjust the squelch levels 3 Press to confirm Note Level 1 SQL and one bar icon display is the most sensitive level which means the radio can receive very weak signal While at level 4 the radio can only receive at strong signal Automatic energy saving mode The radios are designed with a power saving mode If no transmissions take place within a certa
9. ation This Warranty does not extend to any product from which the serial number has been removed was purchased outside of Australia or that has been damaged or rendered defective 1 as a result of lightning over voltage accident misuse abuse or other external causes 2 the operation outside the normal use of the product by the use of parts not manufactured or sold by Oricom or by modification or service by anyone other than a Oricom or b an Oricom authorised service provider The Warranty Period will be 36 months from the date of purchase of the product evidenced by your dated sales receipt You are required to provide proof of purchase as a condition of receiving warranty services You are entitled to a replacement or repair according to the terms and conditions of this document if your product is found to be faulty within the Warranty Period This Warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is not transferable Batteries if supplied with this product are covered under this warranty for a period of 90 days Oricom products are manufactured using new materials or new and used materials equivalent to new in performance and reliability Spare parts may be new or equivalent to new Spare parts are warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for thirty 30 days or for the remainder of the Warranty Period of the Oricom branded product in which they are installed whichever is longer During the Warranty
10. e U S Food and Drug Administration People with pacemakers should e ALWAYS keep the radio more than 15 cm from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON e Not carry the radio in the breast pocket Information on Safe Operation e Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference e Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Medical Devices Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information N13134 Z765 This unit complies with all relevant Australian and New Zealand approval requirements including radio communications Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure standard 2003 Your Oricom PMR3000 radio controls Indicator light On off button Menu button Push to talk PTT button Volume up and menu settings Key lock 9 Call tone Volume down button and menu settings Scan and monitor Headset socket Charging contacts Battery compartment clip Your Oricom PMR3000 radio display RX icon TXicon Baby monitor VOX
11. except the CTCSS code 0 in use on that channel While the radio is scanning the scan icon will display and the radio will scroll through the channels When activity is detected on a channel the radio will stop scanning and you will hear whatever transmissions are detected The radio s display will show the channel and CTCSS code on which activity was detected If you want to respond to the transmission press m within 5 seconds and you can respond The radio will resume scanning after 5 seconds of inactivity on the channel To stop scanning briefly press and release q Scan advance If scan stops on a channel that you don t want to listen to briefly press SA or W to resume scanning for the next active channel Nuisance delete If scan continuously stops on an undesired channel press and hold SA or w for at least 3 seconds then release This will temporarily remove the undesired channel from the scan list Operation To restore the channel to the scan list turn the radio off and then on You cannot remove your home channel from the scan list your home channel is the channel your radio was set to when you activated scan Keypad lock Press and hold the i button for three seconds to lock or unlock the keypad When the radio is locked the o icon will show in the display The keypad lock disables the 9 A and 4 buttons It also disables the scan function but allows you to use the button to monit
12. g on the location height and availability of the local repeater station For information on the locations of repeater sites in Australia and New Zealand visit our website Your radio supports duplex mode on channels 1 8 If the repeater channel in your area is channel 1 when you are in duplex mode the transmit channel will be channel 31 1 Select the repeater channel in your area channel 1 to channel 8 2 Press the amp button to enter duplex mode press 5A or 97 to switch between duplex and simplex mode For example Select channel 1 duplex mode will display P Simplex mode will display 1 Dual channel scan In stand by the PMR is set on one set channel with CTCSS code The PMR will only receive signals transmitted on that channel and CTCSS code Dual Channel Monitor allows you to monitor a second channel with CTCSS code Operation To set dual channel and code 1 Press until display 2 Pressing the SA or button will increase or decrease the dual channel 3 Press amp again and then press SA or W button to increase or decrease the dual code number 4 Press m to exit the menu and save the dual channel and code combination When the Dual Channel Monitor function is activated the PMR will switch sequentially between the standby channel CTCSS and the Dual Channel CTCSS When there is activity CTCSS the active channel will be displayed this period you have the possibi
13. ice of channel code combinations to listen to transmissions using the same CTCSS code on the same channel effectively blocking out unwanted conversations 1 Press amp until the code number begins to flash 2 Use a or Ww to select required CTCSS code 0 off or 1 38 3 Press n to set the new code You can specify a different code for each channel 1 To set a channel and CTCSS code combination press 9 and then press SA or to select the channel 2 Press amp again and then press SA or W7 to select a CTCSS code 3 You can not select interference eliminator codes on channel 5 or channel 35 On this channel press The radio shall skip the codes setting 4 Press n to exit the menu and to save the channel and code combination To set another channel and code combination repeat these steps Operation Channel scan By scanning you can monitor channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on the one that interests you More importantly you can find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels and is talking during your scan 1 2 8 To start scanning briefly press and release the button If you activate scan while the CTCSS code is set to 0 then the radio will check for any activity on each channel regardless of the CTCSS code in use on that channel If you activate scan while the CTCSS code is set at 1 to 38 then the radio will check for any activity on each channel
14. ility a contract claim or any other claim However this limitation of liability will not apply to claims for personal injury Nothing in this Warranty excludes restricts or modifies any condition warranty right or remedy which pursuant to the Trade Practices Act 1974 applies to this Warranty and which may not be so excluded restricted or modified For warranties that cannot be excluded restricted or modified Oricom limits the remedies available to those specified in the relevant legislation 26 Oem Customer Support If you suspect your product is not functioning to specification before making a warranty claim please use the following resources Troubleshooting Guide in this user guide Online Frequently Asked Questions www oricom com au Email our customer support team on support oricom com au Contact Oricom Customer Support team on 1300 889 785 or 02 4574 8888 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm EST Please retain your purchase receipt and attach to the back page of this user guide Visit www oricom com au to register your product online Australia Customer Support Oricom International Pty Ltd Email support oricom com au Locked Bag 658 Web www oricom com au South Windsor NSW 2756 Phone 1300 889 785 Fax 02 4574 8898 econ
15. ill be fully charged within 14 hours IMPORTANT NOTE 1 When moving between hot cold environments do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates usually about 20 minutes Batteries can cause property damage and or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material like jewellery keys or chains touch exposed terminals The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit short circuit and become quite hot Exercise caution in handling any battery particularly when placing it inside a bag pocket purse or any container with metal objects Attaching the belt clips Attaching the belt clips 2 included Each radio is supplied with a belt clip To attach align belt clip post with hole in the back of the A radio and gently push until it clicks into place Removing the belt clip To remove push release tab on top of belt clip down to release catch and pull belt clip from the back of the radio Operation Turning your radio on and off Press and hold lt for three seconds to turn your radio on The radio chirps and the display will show all feature icons for a brief period Press and hold button for three seconds to turn off your radio Adjusting the volume level When turned on simply press SA or button to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level Selecting the channel 1 Press the 4 button the currently selected channel number will begin to blink
16. in time the unit switches itself off automatically 1 Repeatedly press the Gp button until APO appears in the display and the current setting will flash 2 Select the required setting of 1 2 12 hours using the SA and W buttons Energy saving mode is switched off with the setting GF 3 Confirm the selection with the m button Keypad tone Once you enable this function the unit will beep briefly When a button is pressed 1 Press amp button until appears The current setting AA QF flashes 2 Press SA or button to turn on or off 3 Press to confirm 21 Operation Stopwatch The PMR3000 has a stopwatch function mm ss 22 ls 2 3 Press amp button until appears Press SA button to start the stopwatch When the stopwatch is running press SA button to stop counting and display the lap time the counter will continue in the background Press SA to proceed counting When the counter is stops press w button to reset the counter UHF channels and frequencies UHF channels and frequencies IMPORTANT NOTE The operation of your PMR3000 radio in Australia and New Zealand is subject to conditions in the following licenses In Australia the ACMA Radio communications Citizen Band Radio Stations and in New Zealand the General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio UHF Repeater operation is used when long distance communication is required unless specifically needed use of
17. ity levels Adjusting your radio s VOX and IVOX microphone sensitivity level helps to minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission and enhances the ability to pick up quiet voices If a headset is fitted to your radio these instructions will help you to adjust the VOX sensitivity 1 Press amp until VOX and a flashing number appears in the centre of the display With the headset connected you will see E in the top right corner of the display Without the headset you will see Select sensitivity level 1 2 or 3 by using SA or W Choose 1 If you speak loudly or are in a noisy environment 2 Suitable for most applications 3 If you speak softly or are in a quiet environment Note When you connect a VOX headset the radio will automatically be set to the last chosen VOX sensitivity level If IVOX is active the radio will automatically select IVOX level Operation Monitor function This feature allows you to listen for weak signals on the current channel 1 Pressing and holding allows you to monitor your channel for activity Note It is good radio etiquette to monitor the channel for activity before you transmit to ensure that you do not interrupt other users already on the channel Baby monitor function One of the units can be set as Baby monitor The radio will transmit a signal when it is activated by the crying baby or another sound in the room The PMR will no longer be
18. lity to answer To disable the dual channel scan on the Dual Channel for 5 seconds Within the transmission Repeat the setup 1 and 2 and then roll over at GF which means the dual scan is disabled Hands free use VOX This feature allows you to transmit hands free by talking while using the VOX headsets connected to the radio Note When using the headsets with your radio turn your radio off before you place the accessory on your How to use VOX Turn off your radio PONS stop talking head or in your ear Insert the VOX headset into the headset socket Turn on your radio the VOX icon will appear in the display To transmit speak into the headset mircophone To receive 5 Pressing button or removing VOX headset will disable VOX function Operation Hands free use IVOX This feature allows you to transmit hands free by talking into the radio microphone without using the headset How to use the IVOX feature ip 2 3 4 5 Press b9 button until VOX appears Press SA or 4 button to QF to disable the IVOX or enable IVOX by select level 1 2 or 3 Press rm button to confirm your setting At standby mode when IVOX function activated to transmit speak into the radio microphone To receive stop talking Press m will disable IVOX operation Note There is a short delay after you start talking before the radio transmits Setting VOX and IVOX sensitiv
19. n transmitting always fit the radio on the belt clip supplied Always ensure the radio and it s antenna are at least 2 5 cm from your body when transmitting Information on Safe Operation Radiocommunications Citizen Band Radio Stations Class Licence 2002 No licence is required to own or operate this radio in Australia and New Zealand The Radiocommunications Citizen Band Radio Stations Class Licence 2002 contains the technical parameters operating requirements conditions of licence and relevant standards for Citizen Band CB radios CB radios must comply with the class licence for their use to be authorised under the class licence Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI To avoid the possibility of electromagnetic interference and or compatibility conflicts turn off your radio in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so such as health care facilities Aircraft When instructed to do so turn off your radio when onboard an aircraft Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions Medical Devices Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches 15 cm be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of th
20. or the channel Call tone A call tone alerts others in your group that you want to talk Your radio has 10 call tones to choose from Set the call tone to 0 to disable the function Selecting a call tone 1 With the radio on press repeatedly until JJ appears in the display 2 The current call tone setting will begin to flash 3 Press SA or 7 to change and hear call tones while the setting number is flashing 4 Press r to set the new call tone Note 1 The Australian UHF CB Radio Standard restricts tone calling to 3 seconds This unit will only transmit for a maximum 3 seconds in any 60 seconds 2 The radio does not support the call tone feature on channels 5 or 35 Channel busy indicator The red LED will flash twice per second to indicate that the channel is in use Operation Time out timer The time out timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission The radio will emit a continuous warning tone if the m button is pressed for more than 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting The battery level meter The battery level meter located in the display indicates how much battery power you have remaining to protect the rechargeable battery When the battery meter has one segment left the radio will chirp after releasing T or every 10 minutes Duplex mode Repeater stations can re transmit your signal over a wider area giving you extended range dependin
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