Ocean Signal V100 User Manual

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V100
VHF GMDSS Handheld
Radiotelephone
English

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  • Page 1 User Manual V100 VHF GMDSS Handheld Radiotelephone English...
  • Page 2 The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this manual were believed to be correct at the time of print. Ocean Signal Ltd reserve the right to change specifications and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process.
  • Page 3: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION • In emergency ensure the yellow Lithium ACTIVATE IN EMERGENCY primary battery is fitted. Break seal on battery • Before operation break off the red security tag from the battery. • Turn on by pressing the • The radio will turn on with the distress and calling channel 16 already selected •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    V100 Overview ........
  • Page 5: General

    Unpack the contents of the box and check against the label fixed inside the box lid that the contents are complete. In the ‘GMDSS pack’, the SafeSea V100 is provided with a simple wall mounted cradle. In the ‘Full pack’, the charger provided is used for storage of the radio. The cradle and charger can be wall mounted using the two countersunk self-tapping screws provided.
  • Page 6: V100 Overview

    SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL V100 OVERVIEW 1. Antenna Socket 2. Accessory socket (Option) 3. ON/OFF and LIGHTS key 4. Volume select key 5. Channel 16 select key 6. Squelch select key 7. Hi/Lo Power key 8. Speaker and Microphone 9. Scan key 10.
  • Page 7: Operation

    The primary battery will have the tab intact indicating that it has full capacity. Switching On Press the key to turn the SafeSea™ V100 on. The LCD will start showing information, with channel 16 as the selected channel. PRESS = ON Switching Off PRESS &...
  • Page 8: Transmitting

    SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL Transmitting Press the PTT key on the side of the radio to transmit. The microphone is located under the speaker grille. Release the key when you have finished talking. It is good practice to keep transmissions as short as possible.
  • Page 9: Lights Adjustment

    SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL To monitor a channel without adjusting squelch settings, press and hold the SQ key until a double beep is heard. The squelch will remain open while the key remains pressed and will stay on for the time selected in the Menu after the key is released.
  • Page 10: Scan

    SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL 3.11 Scan Press and hold the SCN key until a double beep is heard. The radio will now start scanning all the channels in the radio for a signal. To exit scan mode, press the SCN or key.
  • Page 11: Hi/Lo

    SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL To inhibit a channel from the all scan memory, press and hold the SCN key until a triple beep is heard. This will inhibit the channel from scanning and the legend will appear on the LCD.
  • Page 12: Menu Mode

    SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL MENU MODE HOLD In the menu mode the following options are available: (double beep) • Memory Scan Enable • All Scan Inhibit • Key Lock • Key Beep Disable • Scan Dwell Time • Light Dwell Time •...
  • Page 13: Individual Menu Modes

    SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL Individual Menu Modes Mem Scan Enable ( In this Menu mode the channels that are marked with a  for Memory Scan are shown. Any number of channels may be so marked. All Channel Scan Inhibit ( In this Menu mode the channels will be shown for marking as inhibited (or for re-enabling) for All Channel Scan.
  • Page 14 SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL Last Used Channel enable ( This menu mode sets the radio to use the last used channel when it is turned on. The Default is Off, in which case channel 16 is the default channel on turn on..
  • Page 15: Batteries

    SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL BATTERIES Always ensure that the correct type of battery is fitted before operating your radio. There are two types of battery available: • The RB5V Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery is suitable for normal everyday use of the radio. This battery should only be charged in the recommended charger.
  • Page 16: Warnings

    SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL Warnings Do not attempt to charge the LB4V primary battery or the TB6V test battery Do not short circuit the battery terminals Do not incinerate batteries Do not attempt to puncture or dismantle batteries Avoid exposing batteries to direct sunlight or temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or above 60°C (140°F)
  • Page 17: Charging

    SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL Charging The charger will accommodate either the RB5V battery by itself or the V100 fitted with the battery. It is possible to store the V100 in the charger with the LB4V fitted, without Release lever the charger actually operating.
  • Page 18: Appendix

    APPENDIX Maintenance and Troubleshooting The V100 Radiotelephone should not need servicing during its lifetime, with the exception of changing the primary Lithium battery before the marked expiry date. The following procedure is recommended to be carried out on a monthly basis.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    SAFESEA V100 USER MANUAL Specifications Transmitter Output Power (High) ......2.5Watts Output Power (Low) ......1Watt Modulation .
  • Page 20: Channels

    Low power after each press of the PTT or when the channel is reselected. Ocean Signal radios are supplied with the International (I) channel set fitted. Other channels may be available on request, if licensed in the region of use.
  • Page 21: Accessories

    The SafeSea™ V100 complies with the requirements of Annex A 1/5.17 of European Directive 96/98/EC as amended, for use onboard ships registered in the European Union. The SafeSea™ V100 complies with the GMDSS provisions of part 80 of the FCC rules. Europe Marine Equipment Directive MED A.1/5.17...
  • Page 22: Limited Warranty

    Your SafeSea V100 radiotelephone is warranted against manufacturing defects and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. Ocean Signal Ltd will, a its discretion, repair or replace a faulty product free of charge, including return carriage costs to the owner.
  • Page 23 Ocean Signal Ltd. Unit 4, Ocivan Way Margate CT9 4NN United Kingdom info@oceansignal.com www.oceansignal.com...

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