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MENU buttonPress to change channelsand sub-channels, andto switch betweenmodes

MR650

User GuideSocket for hands-free kit (headset)*

ON/OFF button

MicrophoneTALK buttonPress and hold whileyoure transmitting

ENTER buttonPress to switch thebacklight on and off.Press and hold tolock and unlock thebuttons.Press to confirmsettings

C (Call) buttonPress to sendRing tone toother handsets

S (Scan) buttonPress to scan foran active channel

MONI (monitor)buttonPress to check forsignals on the currentchannel

UP and DOWN buttons

MENU

Press to change the speakervolume.Press after the buttonto change channels

Indicator lightRED when youretransmitting; GREENwhen youre receiving

Battery charge level when this shows(low), recharge the batteries.

Dual Watch shown when youremonitoring two channels at once.

Shown when youre receiving a signal.

Shown when the buttons are locked.

Shown when the handset is scanning allchannels.

Shown when the handset is in VOX(voice-activated) mode.

Volume level

SCANVOX

DW

DW

BUSY

SCAN

VOX

BUSY

Whats on the display

Channel number (1 to 8)

Sub-channel number (0 to 38)

* A hands-free kit is not suppliedas standard

under the hingedcover

Personal Mobile Radio (PMR)with twin charger

Scanning channels

When the SCAN function is turned on, the handset willcontinuously scan through all eight channels until it finds oneon which another user is transmitting.

1 Press the S (Scan) buttonSCAN appears on the display, and the channel numberchanges continuously. You can press the S (Scan)button again at any point to stop scanning.When the handset detects an active channel, it willpause on that channel. Then

2 Press EITHER the ENTER button to set this as the current channel

the TALK button to transmit on this channel

the MONI button to monitor this channel (pressagain to continue scanning)

the or button to continue scanning

Monitoring two channels at once (Dual Watch)

1 Press the MENU button FOUR timesDW appears on the display, as well as the currentlyselected channel.

2 Press the or button to select a second channelThe display switches backwards and forwards betweenthe two channels. Any existing sub-channel setting foreither channel will be retained. If the handset detects asignal on either channel, it will stop and receive it.OR, to monitor for weak signals on the channelcurrently shown:

3 Press the MONI button (to stop monitoring, pressthe MONI button again)

To end Dual Watch mode4 Press the TALK, CALL or ENTER button

Locking the buttons

With the buttons locked, you can transmit (TALK), receive ormonitor (MONI) the current channel. But you cant change thevolume () or use the MENU button.

To lock the buttons: Press and hold the ENTER button until appears

on the display

To unlock the buttons: Press and hold the ENTER button until disappears

from the display

Using a hands-free kit (headset)

You can plug a hands-free kit (not supplied as standard) intothe socket on the top of your MR650 handset. With a hands-free kit, you may wish to transmit in VOX mode; but if you findthat this doesnt work very well, you can turn the VOXsensitivity off and press the TALK button to transmit, asnormal.

If youd like to buy the optional hands-free kit, phone theBinatone Help Line on 01325 304 473.

4 Cleaning and careTo clean your MR650, use a soft cloth dampened with water.Do not use cleaners or solvents, which may cause damagenot covered by the guarantee.

5 Technical specificationOperating frequency 446.00625 to 446.09375 MHz(eight channels)

Channel spacing 12.5 KHz

Output power 0.5 W

Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz)

1 446.00625 5 446.05625

2 446.01875 6 446.06875

3 446.03125 7 446.08125

4 446.04375 8 446.09375

6 Guarantee and service 7 TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause solution

No power Batteries are low or not fitted correctlye check; replace batteries if necessary

Handset is not switched on e check

Weak reception/no reception/noisy reception

Batteries are low or not fitted correctly

Other user is not within range e check

Handsets are not tuned to the same channele check

Noisy reception is more likely when using highnumbered sub-channels e try using a lower-numbered sub-channel, agreeing it with therest of your group first

Volume level is too low e increase the volume

e Speak in a normal voice, 58 cm(23 inches) away from the microphone

Local conditions are impairing receptione move to a different location, away fromobstructions and as high as possible

Youre wearing the handset too close to yourbody e move the handset

Other user is not transmitting e check

Other user is too close e check

Theres interference from other users on thesame channel e agree to use a differentchannel

Cannot changechannels

Handset is locked e check

Batteries are low or not fitted correctly

In VOX mode,the handsettransmits allthe time

Background noise is high e move to aquieter place

VOX sensitivity is too high e set it to a lowerlevel

In VOX mode,the handsetdoesnt transmit

VOX sensitivity is too low e set it to a higherlevel

e Speak in a louder voice, nearer to themicrophone

Cannot chargethe batteries

Make sure the mains power lead is firmlyplugged into the charger.

Make sure the mains power adapter is pluggedin, and that mains power is switched on at thesocket.

Make sure the handset is correctly in place inthe charging cradle, with its battery compart-ment cover locked shut.

Use only battery pack, as supplied withthe unit.

The Binatone MR650 is guaranteed for 12 monthsfrom the date of purchase. The Guarantee does notcover damage by misuse or negligence, or by excessivevoltages for example, faults on the telephone line, orlightning.

If you think your MR650 has developed a fault, please return it to the shop where you bought it.

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Binatone Help Line 01325 304 473 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays

Fitting the batteriesYour MR650 includes a

for each handset.rechargeable

battery pack

1 Open the locking latchand slide off the batterycompartment cover

3 Replace the cover andclose the latch

2 Insert the rechargeable batterypack as shown

Make sure the UP arrowis showing, and pointingtowards the top of thehandset

Important read thesesafety warnings beforeyou charge the batteries

To remove the belt clip

To replace the belt clip

To fit the batteries

Its easier to fit the battery pack withoutthe belt clip in place.

Pull the tab forward (away fromthe handset) to release the beltclip. Then lift the belt clip off

Slide the belt clip down intothe slot until it clicks into place

1Insert yourfingernailbehind thetab

Lift thebelt clipoff

latch

When placing the handset in the charger,.

never try to burn them or put them anywherethey could get burnt or punctured.When youre not going to use your MR650 for a few weeks,

so it doesnt leak corrosive substances.When the display shows that the battery charge level is low,

. they might leak if

you do

use only therechargeable NiCd battery pack supplied with the MR650

Dispose of used batteries safely and in a way that will not harmthe environment

takethe battery pack out

recharge the batteriesDont leave dead batteries in your handset

Dont try to fit or recharge non-rechargeable batteriesMake sure the battery compartment cover is securely locked inplace

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when youre charging the batteries.

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3 Using the Personal Mobile Radio

Transmission range

The talk range depends on environment and terrain. It will begreatest (up to about 3 km, or 1 miles) in wide open spaces,without obstructions such as hills or buildings. Dont try to usetwo PMR handsets which are less than 1.5 m (5 feet) apart. Ifyou do, you may get interference.

Important safety warnings

If you are using a hands-free headset to protect yourhearing, do not turn the volume to the highest level.

To reduce radio frequency exposure when youre using yourMR650, hold the handset at least 5 cm (2 inches) fromyour face.

Never use your MR650 outdoors in a thunderstorm.

Dont use the MR650 in the rain.

If your MR650 ever gets wet, turn it off and remove thebatteries. Dry the battery compartment and leave the coveroff for a few hours. Dont use the handset until it iscompletely dry.

Like all electrical equipment, the MR650 charger should bekept out of the reach of young children.

Switching on and offTo switch the handset ON:

Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the displaycomes onTo switch the handset OFF:

Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the displaygoes blankYou hear a musical tone each time to confirm.

Volume controlTo adjust the loudspeaker volume:

Press the or buttonThe volume level is shown by the bars on the display.You can change the volume either while youre usingyour MR650 handset, or while the handset is idle(switched on but not in use).

Changing channels and sub-channels

PMR has eight channels, numbered 1 to 8. To communicatewith other PMR users within range, you must all have yourhandsets tuned to the same channel.

1 Press the MENU button ONCEThe current channel number flashes on the display.

2 Press the or button to go to the channelyou want

3 Press the ENTER button to confirm

Each channel also has 38 sub-channels (sometimes calledCTCSS codes), letting you set up groups of users within thesame channel, for more private communication. If you have seta sub-channel, you can communicate only with other userstuned to the same channel and the same sub-channel.

To turn the sub-channel function off, simply set the sub-channel to 0 (zero). You can then communicate with any PMRuser on the same channel who has also turned off sub-channeloperation (or whose PMR handset does not have this feature).

1 Press the MENU button TWICEThe current sub-channel number flashes on the display.

2 Press the or button to go to the sub-channelyou want

3 Press the ENTER button to confirm

Transmitting and receiving

! PMR transmission is one-way-at-a-time while you arespeaking, you cannot receive a transmission.! PMR446 is an open-licence band always identify yourselfwhen transmitting, as other people may be communicating

on the same channel.

To speak to another handset user

1 Press and hold the TALK button so that theTRANSMITTING light comes on

2 Speak clearly into the microphone, in a normaltone dont shout

3 When youve finished speaking, release the TALKbutton

To listen to another handset user

Make sure you are NOT pressing the TALK button

BUSY is shown on the display when the other person isspeaking. Dont try to transmit until they have finished.

Monitoring the current channel

Normally, the MR650 will not pick up very weak signals. Butyou can monitor the current channel for all sounds.

Press and release the MONI buttonYour handset will pick up any signals on the currentchannel, including background noise. It will carry onmonitoring for about 20 seconds, unless you press andrelease the MONI button again to stop it.

Ring toneYou can send Ring tone to other handsets within range andtuned to the same channel (and sub-channel if applicable), toalert them you want to communicate with them.

Press and release the C (Call) buttonYoull hear Ring tone for about 3 seconds, while the redTransmitting light is on. Any other handset withinrange and tuned to the same channel will hear Ringtone, and may decide to transmit to you.

You can also use Ring tone at the end of a transmission tosignal that youve finished speaking.

VOX (voice-activated transmission) mode

In VOX mode, your handset will transmit whenever it detectsyour voice (or other noise), without the TALK button pressed.It will transmit for at least 2 seconds, even if you stop talking.You may wish to use VOX mode if youre using a hands-free kit(see overleaf).

The level of VOX sensitivity is shown by bars on the display. Atthe highest level (most bars), the handset will pick up softernoises (including background noise); at the lowest level, it willpick up only quite loud noises.

To turn VOX mode on and off:

1 Press the MENU button THREE timesVOX flashes on the display, and the current level ofVOX sensitivity is shown.

2 Press the or button to set the level of VOXsensitivityIf you press the button repeatedly until thesensitivity bars disappear altogether, you turn VOXmode off, and VOX disappears from the display.

3 Press the ENTER button to confirm the settingAs long as the handset is in VOX mode, VOX is shownsteadily on the display.

Charging the batteries2

Plug the mains adapter intoa 230 V AC, 50 Hz mainssocket, with the switch onthe socket set to OFF

Then switch on at the mains socket

Place the handsets in thecharging cradles

Connect the mainspower lead to thecharger

The MR650 must be used with the mainsadapter supplied. Using any otheradapter will result in non-compliancewith EN60065, and will invalidate anyapproval given to this apparatus.

If the handset is switched on, the charge level symbol blinks on thedisplay w .

To check the charge level, disconnect the jack connector from thehandset, switch on and check the display.

It takes about to recharge the batteries fully if theyvebecome completely run down. New batteries can take up to14 hours to charge fully.

hile the batteries are being charged

6 hours

The charge light comes onwhen when a handset is inthe charging cradle

Battery lifeThe MR650 has a built-in Power Saver feature to make the batteriesstay charged for longer. But when youre not using the handset, itsbest to switch it off to save battery power. Youll also find that thebatteries last longer if you keep the switched off whenyou dont need it.

backlight

The backlight for the display

To switch the backlight on and off:

Briefly press the ENTER buttonENTER

If you prefer to wallmount the charger, usethe template supplied