Binatone MR250 Plus User Manual

Using the PMR, continued
Scanning channels
When the SCAN function is turned on, the handset will
continuously scan through all eight channels until it finds
one on which another user is transmitting.
1 Press the MENU button TWICE.
SCAN flashes on the display.
2 Press the or button to start or stop
scanning.
When the handset detects an active channel, it
will pause on that channel for a few seconds.
3 Press:
the ENTER button to set this as the current
channel;
OR the TALK button to transmit on this
channel.
Monitoring two channels at once (Dual Watch)
1 Press the MENU button THREE times.
DW appears on the display, as well as the
currently selected channel.
2 Press the or button to select a second
channel.
The display switches backwards and forwards
between the two selected channels. If the
handset detects a signal on either channel, it
will halt and receive it. Dual Watch restarts
when the signal disappears.
3 OR press the MONI button to monitor for
weak signals (for 15 seconds) on the channel
currently shown in the display.
4 Press the ENTER or TALK button to set and
confirm this as the current channel.
Locking the buttons
When the buttons are locked, you can transmit (TALK),
receive or monitor (MONI) the current channel. But you
can't change the volume ( ) 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.
4 Using the seconds counter
The MR250 seconds counter (stopwatch) can count up to
99 seconds.
1 Press the MENU button FIVE times.
00 flashes on the display.
2 To start the counter, press the button.
The counter starts running. If it reaches 99 it
goes back to 00 and starts again.
3 To pause the counter, press the button.
To restart the counter press the button
again;
4 OR, to reset the counter to 00, press the
ENTER button while the display is flashing.
When you've finished . . .
5 Press the MENU button once to return to
normal operation.
If the handset detects a signal on the current
channel while the seconds counter is running,
it will automatically switch to normal operation
and receive the transmission.
5 Cleaning and care
To clean your MR250, use a soft cloth dampened with
water.
Do not use cleaners or solvents, which may cause
damage not covered by the guarantee.
6 Technical specification
Operating 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
Declaration of conformity
The Binatone MR250 conforms with the following standards:
EN 300296
EN 60065
EN 301489
7 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause - solution
Batteries are low or not fitted correctly –
No power
check, and recharge batteries if necessary.
Handset is not switched on - check.
Batteries are low or not fitted correctly.
Weak reception\
no reception\
Out of range.
'noisy' reception
Confirm handsets are tuned to the same
channel.
Volume level may be set too low. See
Getting Started Section for more
information on adjusting the volume control.
Local conditions are impairing reception -
move to a different location, away from
obstructions.
Other user may not be transmitting.
Other user is too close.
There's interference from other users on
the same channel. See section on using
the Personal Mobile Radio for more
information on changing channels.
Cannot change Handset may have been locked.
channels
Batteries are low or not fitted correctly.
In VOX mode, the Background noise may be too high
handset transmits
VOX sensitivity may be too high. See
all the time
section on using the Personal Mobile Radio
for more information on VOX mode.
In VOX mode, the VOX sensitivity may be too low.
handset doesn't
transmit
The dual charger Make sure that the mains power lead is
doesn't work correctly fitted to the dual charger pod. See
section on Getting ready for use for more
information.
8 Guarantee and service
The Binatone MR250 is fully guaranteed for 12 months
from the date of purchase. The guarantee does not cover
damage by misuse or negligence, or by excessive voltages.
If you think the unit has developed a fault, first check the
troubleshooting guide. If the problem still persists, return
the units complete in the original packaging to the store
where you purchased them. Remember to take your sales
(till) receipt with you.
MR250 Plus
User Guide
Socket for hands-
free kit (headset)*
Display (see below)
TRANSMITTING
ENTER button
indicator light
Press to switch the
backlight ON and OFF.
TALK button
Press and hold to lock
and unlock the handset
Press and hold
buttons.
while you're
Press to confirm
transmitting.
settings.
Microphone
MONITOR button
Press and hold to
MENU button
check for signals on the
current channel.
Press to change
channels and to
switch between
modes.
UP and DOWN
buttons
ON/OFF button
Press to change the
speaker volume.
CALL button
Press after the MENU
Press to send Ring button to change
tone to other channels.
handsets.
*Hands-free kit not supplied as standard.
What's on the display
BUSY
DW
SCAN Channel number (1 to 8)
VOX
Battery charge level - when this shows (low),
put the handset back on charge.
DW Dual Watch - shown when you're monitoring two
channels at once.
Shown when the buttons are locked.
BUSY Shown when you're receiving a signal.
SCAN Shown when the handset is scanning all channels.
VOX Shown when the handset is in VOX (voice-activated)
mode.
Volume level.