TTI Freequency PMR-500TX User manual
PMR-500TX
PMR 446 TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing this Freequency radio.
All our products are built to offer excellent value for money
by combining advanced features, great design and
manufacturing quality.
To ensure you are familiar with the operation and features
of your radio and in order to obtain the best performance,
please read this manual carefully before operation.
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Flash Lamp
Neck Strap Ring
PTT Button
Microphone
FM radio / Lock Button
Mode / Monitor Button
Flash Button
Power / Scan Button
Accessory / Charger Jack
Antenna
Up Button
Intercom Jack
Speaker
Call Button
Down Button
LCD Display
1. Contents
2. CAUTION
3. Supplied Accessories
4. Fitting the Batteries
5. Battery Charging
6. The Radio Controls
(1) Power/Scan button
(2) Push-To-Talk (PTT)
(3) Up button
(4) Down button
(5) Mode/Monitor button
(6) Key light button
(7) Call button
(8) FM Radio/Lock button
7. The Radio Display
8. Basic Radio Operation
9. The Function Mode
10. Radio Features Explained
(1) Volume Level
(2) Channels
(3) Privacy Codes (CTCSS)
(4) Dual Watch
(5) Hands Free (VOX) mode
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1. Contents
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(6) Roger Beep
(7) Key Beep
(8) Room Monitor
(9) Squelch Level
(10) Call Alert
(11) Monitor
(12) Key Lock
(13) Channel Scan
(14) Privacy Code Scan/Decode
(15) Battery Warning
(16) Flash Light
(17) Power Save
(18) Intercom
(19) Display Backlight
11. FM Radio
(1) Locating Radio Stations
(2) Frequency Adjustment
(3) FM Radio Lock
12. Troubleshooting
13. CE Declaration
14. Safety Requirements
15. Technical Specifications
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IMPORTANT - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully
and completely before operating your radio and retain
this manual for future reference.
NEVER connect the radio to a power source other than
the supplied battery. This may damage your product.
NEVER operate your radio with the antenna less than
5cm from exposed parts of the body.
NEVER use the radio in or near a mining facility or
other area which uses remotely triggered explosives
or an area labelled "Blasting Area".
NEVER use or charge your radio in a potentially
explosive atmosphere.
DO NOT place your radio in front of a vehicle airbag.
DO NOT operate your radio onboard an aircraft.
DO NOT use your radio with a damaged antenna.
DO NOT attempt to modify your radio in any way.
ALWAYS charge your radio at normal room temperature.
ALWAYS keep you radios at least 1.5m apart when
in use.
ALWAYS switch off your radio where notices restrict
the use of two-way radio or mobile telephones.
ALWAYS replace the accessory jack cover
(if applicable) when the jack is not in use.
ONLY use TTI approved rechargeable batteries with
the supplied charger.
AVOID exposing your radio to water. It is not waterproof.
AVOID storing or charging your radio in direct sunlight.
AVOID storing or using your radio where temperatures
are below -20ºC or above +60ºC.
2. CAUTION
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Your radio is supplied with a full range of accessories to
help you get started and benefit from virtually all the features
straight away.
PMR-500TX radio (with internal battery)
Owner’s manual
Wall charger unit
Earbud microphone with remote PTT button
Carrying case
Lanyard/neck strap
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
3. Supplied Accessories
The PMR-500TX uses an internal Lithium Ion battery which
has been pre-installed.
For removal or replacement please contact your local dealer.
Unauthorised attempts to remove or replace the battery will
void your warranty and may damage your product.
4. Fitting the Batteries
To charge your radio, carefully follow these instructions.
1. Remove all audio accessories (including intercom
connections) and insert the charge plug into the top
accessory jack of your radio (see diagram).
2. Connect the charger unit to the mains power supply.
3. The red LED on the charger will glow and the charge
indicator will appear in the radio display.
The battery charging time is typically 12 to 15 hours. When
the battery is fully charged the charger LED will stop glowing
and radio charge indicator will disappear.
Remove the charge plug from the radio when charging is
complete.
5. Battery Charging
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(4) Down button
Pressing this button will decrease the volume. In some
modes this button is used to adjust the function setting.
(1) Power/Scan button
Press and hold the POWER button for at least
2 seconds. You will hear a confirmation tone to indicate
the radio is on. To turn the radio off, press and hold the
POWER button for at least 2 seconds.
Press this button briefly to activate or deactivate
scanning where appropriate.
(2) Push-To-Talk (PTT)
Press and hold this button to speak (transmit). Release
the button to listen (receive) messages.
You can only communicate with other PMR446 radios
when the channel and privacy code settings are the
same as yours.
(3) Up button
Pressing this button will increase the volume. In some
modes this button is used to adjust the function setting.
6. The Radio Controls
INPUT : AC 230V
Red LED
* ON : Charging
* OFF : Charging finish
Adaptor
Power Plug
OUTPUT : DC 6V
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(8) FM Radio/Lock button
Press this button briefly to activate or deactivate the
FM Radio mode.
Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to activate or
deactivate the keypad lock.
(7) Call button
Press this button to transmit a call melody and alert
other parties to your call.
(6) Key light button
Press and hold this button to activate the key light
(mounted in the top of the radio). Releasing the button
will deactivate the key light.
(5) Mode/Monitor button
Press this button briefly to enter the function mode.
Press again (repeatedly) to step through the function
menu.
Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to activate or
deactivate the monitor function.
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7. The Radio Display
Receiving/Busy Icon
Transmit Icon
Lock Icon
Monitor Icon
Keytone Icon
VOX Icon
Baby Monitor Icon
Scan Icon
Battery Warning Icon
Roger Beep Icon
FM Radio Icon
Intercom Icon
Channel Display
Power Save Mode Icon
Charge Icon
Dual Watch Icon
Privacy Code Display
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The PMR446 service which this radio uses shares channels on
a 'take turns' basis. This means that other users and groups
may be using any channel and privacy code combination.
To communicate with other PMR446 radios, all units must be
switched to the same channel (8 choices) and privacy code
(38 choices).
If the combination you have selected is already in use please
make an alternative selection.
1. Switch on your radio by pressing the Power button for 2
seconds.
2. Check and if necessary change the channel and privacy code
settings (see Function Mode and Radio Features Explained).
3. To speak, hold the radio upright, about 10cm from your
mouth and press the PTT. Speak slowly and clearly towards
the radio. Release the PTT when you have finished speaking.
You will hear messages from other radios within range,
with the same channel and privacy code setting.
The appropriate icon will appear in the radio display when you
receive or transmit a message.
8. Basic Radio Operation
The Function Mode allows you to program user preferences,
activate features and use advanced functions (see Radio
Features Explained).
To access the Function Mode press the MODE button briefly.
Each press of the MODE button steps the radio sequentially
through the different functions.
The radio display indicates the current function. The present
setting and associated icon flash. Use the up or down button to
change the setting.
9. The Function Mode
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Display
CH shows
Privacy code flashing
dCH shows
Uo shows
rb shows
bEP shows
bby shows
SqL shows
CAL shows
Press the PTT or FUNCTION button or wait for 5 seconds to
store your choice.
If you do not press any key for 5 seconds your radio will return
to standby automatically.
Function
change Channel
change Privacy Code
select Dual Watch mode
select Hands Free (VOX) mode
activate the Roger Beep
activate Key Beep
activate the Room Monitor
adjust Squelch Level
change Call Tone
Settings
1 to 8
1 to 38, Off
1 to 8, Off
1 to 3, Off
On/Off
On/Off
On/Off
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10. Radio Features Explained
(1) Volume Level
There are 7 volume levels to suit your personal preference.
To adjust the volume level, press the Up or Down button.
VoL and the current volume level are shown in the radio display.
(2) Channels
This radio operates on any one of the 8 PMR446 licence free
channels. To communicate with other PMR446 radios, all units
must be switched to the same channel and privacy code.
To change the radio channel, press the FUNCTION button until
the channel number flashes. Use the up or down button to select
the desired channel. Press the PTT or FUNCTION button or
wait for 5 seconds to store your choice.
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(3) Privacy Codes (CTCSS)
This radio is fitted with 38 different privacy codes (also known
as CTCSS, sub-codes or sub-channels). You can select or
change the current privacy code via the Function Menu.
If the other units do not have privacy codes set your units
privacy code to Off.
Privacy codes do not prevent other radio users from hearing
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