Binatone 950 manual Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Solution

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11. Troubleshooting Guide

 

Symptom

Solution

 

 

 

 

No power.

Check if the batteries are installed properly.

 

 

 

The battery may be weak.

 

 

 

Replace the old batteries with new ones.

 

 

 

Turn the PWR/VOL button to increase the receiver volume level.

 

Reception

The receiving signal may be weak and/or out of range.

 

is weak.

If this happens, press the MENU and DOWN buttons at the same

 

 

 

time to activate the Monitor function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot change

Key lock mode must be deactivated if the Key lock icon ( ) is

 

CTCSS sub-

displayed on the LCD Screen.

 

To change CTCSS sub-channels, press the MENU button twice, the

 

channels.

 

CTCSS sub-channel number flashes on the LCD Screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press the UP or DOWN button to change the CTCSS sub-channel.

 

 

 

Batteries may be weak.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Range is limited.

Batteries may be weak.

 

 

 

Replace with new batteries if the charge level indicator gets low.

 

 

 

See the “Effective Range” diagram.

 

 

 

The maximum range will vary depending on terrain and environment.

 

 

 

Open fields provide the maximum range, while steel/concrete

 

 

 

structures, heavy foliage, and use in buildings and in vehicles may

 

 

 

limit the range significantly.

 

 

 

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.).

 

 

 

If you are receiving, lower the volume to a comfortable level.

 

 

 

Radios too close. Radios must be at least 2 metres apart; increase

 

 

 

your distance.

 

 

 

Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission. Talk

 

 

 

range is up to 10kms in clear unobstructed conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

Check the Channel and the CTCSS code setting. Both the

 

communication

Transmitting and Receiving PM R units should be tuned to

 

 

 

the same Channel and CTCSS code (if applicable).

BINATONE TELECOM PLC

 

 

 

 

 

1 Apsley Way London NW2 7HF,United Kingdom.

 

 

 

Tel: +44(0) 20 8955 2700 Fax: +44(0) 20 8344 8877

 

 

 

e-mail: binatoneuk@binatonetelecom.co.uk

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________________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

EC Declaration of Conformity

We the manufacturer / Importer : Binatone Telecom Plc

 

 

 

 

1 Apsley Way London

 

 

 

 

NW2 7HF, United Kingdom.

Declare under our sole responsibility that the following product

Type of equipment:

 

Private Mobile Radio

Model Name:

 

 

Action 950 Series

 

Country of Origin:

China

 

 

 

Brand:

Binatone

 

 

 

complies with the essential protection requirements of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and the European Community Directive 2006/95/EC relating to Electrical Safety.

Assessment of compliance of the product with the requirements relating to the essential requirements according to Article 3 R&TTE was based on Annex III of the Directive 1999/5/EC and the following standard:

EMC:

EN 301 489 -5 V1.3.1:(2002-08)

 

Waste electrical products must not be

 

disposed of with household waste.

EN 301 489 -1 V1.6.1:(2005-09)

 

This equipment should be taken to

 

 

EN 300 296 -2 V1.1.1:(2001-03)

 

your local recycling centre for safe

 

treatment.

Electrical Safety: EN 60065-1:2006

 

 

 

The product is labelled with the European Approval Marking CE as show. Any Unauthorized modification of the product voids this Declaration.

Manufacturer / Importer (signature of authorized person)

 

 

London,

 

 

 

 

 

Signature:

 

Place & Date: 8th Nov, 2008

 

 

 

UK(BTP) Ver 3 Aug 09

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Contents LCD Screen PWR/VOL SwitchLCD Screen PTT Push to Talk buttonRemoving the Belt Clip InstallationInstalling the Belt Clip Charging the BatteriesDWWHU\ Phwhu Important Charge the unit for 10-14 hoursOperation To switch OFFSetting the Ctcss sub-channel Turning the Unit ON/OFF To Turn onReceiving Setting the DCS Advanced Digital CodeSetting the VOXVoice ActivatedSensitivity Transmittingsending speechCall-Ring tone Activating the Vibrator modeSetting the Roger Beep Activating the Auto Channel ScanAuxiliaryFeatures SpecificationsCleaning and Care SafetyChannel Frequency Table Guarantee Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Solution

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