RC-6420 - Talkie Walkie TRISTAR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RC-6420 TRISTAR

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Protalker PT-1078

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UŽIVATEL'SKÝ MANUAL

V2.0 - 05/11

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UK The CE symbol indicates that the unit complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE directive.

UK The features described in this manual are published with reservation to modifications.

Thank you for purchasing the Protalker PT-1078. It's a long range, low powered radio communication device with a range of maximum 10 Km. It has no running costs other than the minimal cost of re-charging the batteries. The Protalker PT-1078 operates on 8 channels. The radio is built according the IPX7 standard. This implies that it is submersible: it will float in water and it can be held 1 meter below the water surface during 30 minutes without being damaged.

2 Intended purpose

It can be used for recreational purposes. For example: to keep in contact during travelling with 2 or more cars, biking, skiing. It can be used to keep in contact with your children when they are playing outside, etc...

3 C E M a r k

The CE symbol on the unit, user guide and giftbox indicates that the unit complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE directive 1995/5/EC.

4 Safety instructions

4.1 General

Please read carefully through the following information concerning safely and proper use. Make yourself familiar with all functions of the device. Keep this manual in a safe place for future use.

4.2 Burning injuries

- If the cover of the antenna is damaged, do not touch because when an antenna comes in contact with the skin, a minor burn may result when transmitting.

- Batteries can cause properly damage such as burns if conductive material such as jewellery, keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.

4.3 Injuries

Do not place your device in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a PMR is placed in the bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the communicator may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

- Keep the PMR at least 15 metres away from a pacemaker. - Turn your PMR OFF as soon as interference is taking place with medical equipment.

4.4 Danger of explosion

- Do not replace batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion.

- Turn your PMR off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

- Never throw batteries in fire as they may explode.

Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. They Include fuelling areas such as below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

4.5 Poisoning danger

- Keep batteries away from small children.

4.6 Legal

In some countries it is prohibited to use your PMR while driving a vehicle. In this case leave the road before using the device.

- Turn your PMR OFF when on board an aircraft when instructed to do so. Any use of the PMR must be in accordance with airline regulations or crew instructions.

• Turn your PMR OFF in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

- Replacing or modifying the antenna may affect the PMR radio specifications and violate the CE regulations. Unauthorised antennas could also damage the radio.

4.7 Notes

- Do not touch the antenna while transmitting, it could affect the range. - Remove the batteries if the device is not going to be used for a long period.

5 Cleaning and maintenance

- To clean the unit, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. Don't use a cleaner or solvents on the unit; they can damage the case and leak inside, causing permanent damage. - Battery contacts may be wiped with a dry lint-free cloth.

After your radio is submerged in water, you might notice that the sound is distorted. This is because there is still water remaining in and around the speaker and microphone. Just shake the radio to clear excess water, and the sound should return to normal. If your radio is exposed to salt water, clean your radio thoroughly with fresh water, and dry it before turning it on.

6 Disposal of the device (environment)

At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not throw this product into the normal household garbage but bring the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipments. The symbol on the product, user guide and/or box indicate this. Some of the product materials can be re-used if you bring them to a recycling point. By re-using some parts or raw materials from used products you make an important contribution to the protection of the environment. Please contact your local authorities in case you need more information on the collection points in your area.

7 Using a PMR device

To communicate between PMR devices they need to be set all on the same channel and sub-channel (CTCSS/DCS) and within receiving range (up to max. 10 km in open field), since these devices use free frequency bands (channels), all devices in operation share these channels(total 8 channels - Annex A). Therefore, privacy is not guaranteed. Anybody with a PMR set to your channel can overhear the conversation. If you want to communicate (transmitting a voice signal) you need to press the PTT-key(5). Once this key pressed, the device will go into transmit mode and you can speak into the microphone. All other PMR devices in range, on the same channel and in standby mode (not transmitting) will hear your message. You need to wait until the other party stops transmitting before you can reply to the message. At the end of each transmission the unit will send a beep if the Roger Beep is enable (See chapter '13.12 Roger Beep On/Off'). To reply, just press the PTT-key held speak into the microphone.

If 2 or more users press the PTT-key at the same time the receiver will receive only the longest signal and the other signal(s) will be suppressed. Therefore you should only transmit a signal (press PTT-key) when the channel is free.

The range of radio waves is strongly affected by obstacles such as buildings, concrete/metal structures, the unevenness of the landscape, woodland, plants, ... This implies that the range between two or more PMR's may in some extreme cases be restricted to a maximum of a few tens of meters. You will soon notice that PMR works best when there is a minimum of obstacles between users.

8 Included in the package

• 2 x Protalker PT-1078

- 1 x Duo charger

- 1 x Power adapter

- 2 x NiMH battery pack

- 2 x Bell clip

- User guide

• Card with service address and Hotlinenumbers

9 Getting started

9.1 Installing / Removing the belt clip

1. To remove the belt clip from the unit, push the belt clip (B) towards the antenna, while pulling the clip tab (A).

2. When re-installing the bell clip, a click indicates that the bell clip is locked into position.

9.2 Installing the batteries

1. Open the battery compartment. Use a screwdriver or a coin to turn the screw counter clockwise.

2. Put in the battery. The battery pack label will indicate the correct position of the battery.

3. Before closing the battery door, check the rubber seal around the battery compartment. Make sure that the seal is in good condition and that there is no foreign matter under the seal.

4. Close the battery compartment door and tighten the screw again (clockwise).

10 Charging the batteries

The desktop charger provides drop-in charging convenience.

1. Put the desktop charger on a flat surface.

2 Plug one end of the supplied adapter into an easy accessible electric socket and the other end into the connector on the

backside of the desktop charger.

1. Make sure that the radio is t

2. Put the radio in the charger

3. Put the radio in the charger.

4. The charging LED will turn on if it's properly inserted and charging

It will take about 15 hours to fully charge the Ni-Mh battery.

Do not short-circuit the batteries or dispose in fire. Remove the batteries if this device is not going to

be used for a long period. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries like Alkaline batteries in the charger. This might damage the

Do not charge non rechargeable batteries like Alkaline batteries in the charger. This might damage the PMR's and charger unit

11 Description

See folded cover page - illustration 1

1. Antenna

2. LCD display

3. On/Off key

4. Speaker volume up

5. Speaker volumes up

6. Soundway volume

7. Speaker volume down

8. OK / keylock - key

9. Menu key

10. Microphone

11. Snaker

12. Spots

1. Can key

2. Sub-channel/Group key. SUB/GRP

3. Channel downs

4. Channel down

5. Channel up

6. Monitor key MON

7. PTT-key

12 LCD display information

See folded cover page - illustration 2

1. Channel indication

2. Call / Missed call icon

3. RX icon

4. Group icon

5. 2.22.100%

6. Sub channel/Menu item/Group number,... indication

7. Battery level indication

13 Using the PT-1078

If the segments and icons of the displays are shown in light grey in this user guide, it indicates that they are blinking.

13.1 Turning the Unit ON/OFF

To turn ON:

- Press and hold the - key 101 2 seconds. The unit will "beep" and the LCD

display will display the current channel

To switch OFF:

- Press and hold the - key for 2 seconds. The unit will "beep" and the LCD display will turn blank.

display will turn blank.

In case the unit name is programmed, this name will be displayed for two seconds during startup (Chapter 13.15.3).

13.2 Battery Charge Level / Low Battery Indication

The battery charge level is indicated by the battery icon on the LCD Screen.

Battery full

Battery low

Battery almost empty

When the battery is almost empty, 3011 will appear on the display and the unit will turn OFF automatically after 30 seconds.

13.3 Adjusting Speaker Volume

There are 8 speaker volume levels (0..7)

- Press the - key ▲ stand-by-mode to increase the speaker volume. The volume level is displayed.

- Press the - key ▼ to decrease the speaker volume.

• P r e 65 s t h

OK - key to confirm the volume level.

13.4 Receiving a signal

The unit is continuously in the receive mode when the unit is switched ON and not transmitting.

In order for other people to receive your transmission, they must also be on the same channel and have set the same sub-channel (Chapter 13.6 and 13.7).

13.5 Transmitting a signal

• Press and hold the PTT - key ⑤ to transmit. The TX symbol is displayed.
- Hold the unit in a vertical position with the microphone 10cm from the mouth and
speak into the microphone.⑧
• Release the PTT - key 15 when you want to stop transmitting.

13.6 Changing channels

• Use the channel. CH▲ or the③
• KEYto go to a higher or lower
  • After selecting the desired channel, press the OK - key ⑥ to confirm.

13.7 Sub -channels : CTCSS (Continious Tone Coded Squelch System) /

DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)

License free PMR radio's operating on the 446 MHz frequency band, have 6 available radio channels. If there are many PMR users in your neighborhood, there is a chance that some of these users are operating on the same radio channel. To prevent that you receive signals from other users, all channels have been integrated.

Two PMR radio's will only be able to communicate with each other when they are operating on the same radio channel and when they have selected exactly the same sub-channel.

There are two kind of sub-channels:

• Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS)
• Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)

When using CTCSS, a low frequency tone (between 67 and 250 Hz) will be transmitted along with the voice signal. There are 38 available tones to choose from. You are free to choose one of these 38 available tones. Due to filtering, these tones will generally not be audible so they will not disturb the communication.

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DCS is similar to CTCSS, but instead of sending a continuous tone of a selected frequency, a digital data transmission is added to the radio signal. This Digital Code is transmitted at a really low rate, around 134 bits per second (the code is 23 bits long). Only the PMR's of the latest generation will support DCS. There are 65 available DCS codes that can be used. Since earlier models will only support CTCSS it will be better to use DCS to prevent that other users will be audible during your PMR conversations.

13.7.1 Changing sub-channels

- Press the SUB - key 1) the current selected sub-channel (or OFF in case of no sub-channel) will blink.

- Use the - key of the key to select the desired sub- 12

channel:

1..38: CTCSS code (1..38)

39..121: DCS code (1..83)

• P r e Ⓢ s t h e OK - key to confirm

Annex B will show all detailed information about the CTCSS and DCS sub-channel codes.

13.8 Making a call

When you press the - key you will transmit a call tone to the other users on the same

channel-sub-channel. This will indicate that

This will indicate that you want to start a conversation.

- Press the - key

10

There are 10 different call tones. You can select a call tone in the menu:

- Press the - key three times (four times in Group mode)

• P r e Ⓐ s t h e OK - key

• Use the CH▲-key 13 or the CH▼-key 12 to select the call tone

• P r e ⑥ s t h e OK - key lo confirm

13.9 Monitor

You can use the monitor function to check for weaker signals in the current channel.

• P r e s t h e MON - key to start monitoring

- If you hold this key for more than 3 seconds, the radio will go into continuous monitoring mode.

- Press the key again to disable the monitor function.

13.10 Channel Scan

Channel scan performs a search for active signals in an endless loop from channel 1 to 8.

Once an active channel is found, the scanning will stop so you can listen to the conversation.

If there is no more activity on the found channel, the scanning will resume after two seconds.

If you press the P.T. key of the found channel, the scan function will end and the radio will remain on this channel.

- Press the ◇ - key ⑦ → SCAN will appear on the display

- P r e @ s t h e OK - key to start scanning

- P r e (5) s t h e PTT - key to stop scanning

13.11 Silent mode

In silent mode no audio can be heard when receiving a signal.

When receiving a signal (or a call) in silent mode the following will happen:

The display backlight, SLNT and channel number will flash during 15 seconds

The "Missed Call" icon will blink on the display.

- The vibrator will vibrate during 3 seconds

- In the next 3 minutes, the vibrator will vibrate again every minute.

Once a key is pressed or a transmission is made by pressing the PTT - key 15 or the the •• key 10 , the silent mode will be temporary disabled so the PMR radio will be able to receive signals. If there is no action during 15 seconds the unit will go back into silent mode.

Enable / Disable silent mode:

- Press the → - key ⑦ twice → SLNT will appear on the display

• P r e Ss s l h e OK - key

- Use the - key CH▲the - key3 to enable (ON) or disable (OF)

the silent mode

13.12 Roger Beep On/Off

After the PTT - key is released, the unit will send out a roger beep to confirm that you have stopped talking.

The Roger Beep can be switched On or Off:

- Press the the - key ⑦ five times (six times in Group Mode) → RGR will

appear on the display

- P f e ⚙ s t h e OK - key

- Use the Glue or the ③ key to enable (ON) of ② disable (OE)

the Roger Beep

• Press the OK - key ⑥ to confirm

13.13 Key Tone On/Off

When a key is pressed, a tone can be heard.

The key lone can be switched On or Off:

Press the → - key ⑦ six times (seven times in Group Mode) → TONE will

appear on the display

• P r e 6s s t h e OK - key

• Use the CH▲-key (3) for the CH▼-key (2) to enable (ON) or disable (OF)

the key lone

• Press the OK - key 6 to confirm

13.14 Key lock

Press and hold the OK - key during 3 seconds to enable/disable key lock

LOCK will appear for 2 seconds when enabled

UNLK will appear for 2 seconds when disabled

When key lock is enabled, the PTT-key ,the volume control-keys, the monitor-key (MON), the call-

key • and the power-key ⏻ will still be operational. All other keys are locked.

In "Group Mode" (next chapter) the call key * will also be locked when key lock is enabled.

13.15 Group Mode

The PT-1078 can be used in group mode. 122 different groups can be created (0..121).

You can use at maximum 16 PT-1078's in the same group.

Each PT-1078 can be programmed with an ID-code (1..16) and each user can program his name in the unit.

A user can call another user individually or call all users in the group at the same time. The called user will be able to see who initiated

the call.

When an individual user is called, a private conversation can be made without disturbing the other users of the same group.

13.15.1 Activating / Deactivating Group mode

Activate:

+Press and hold the SUB/GRP-key for two seconds

GRP will appear on the display

Deactivale:

GBP will disappear from the display

13.15.2 Change the group code

You can select 122 different group codes (0..121)

- Press the SUB/GRP-key ⑪ the current selected group code will blink

- Use the - key of the - key to select the desired code ②

• P r e ⑤ s l h e OK - key to confirm

13.15.3 Entering unit ID / unit name

In one group you can create 16 users. Each user has its own ID (1..16) and name,

- Press the - key four times (5 times in Group mode)

• P r e ⑤ s t h e OK - key

• Us the - key of CH▲ key to select the uCHD (1..16) ②

• P r e ⓖ s t h e OK - key to confirm

- Use the - key of the ▲- key to select the Character of the

name

• P r e ⑤ s t h e OK - key to go to the next character

- When finished, Press the - key

Make sure that all units have a different ID and name. If two units have the same ID, "FAIL" will appear on the display when all users are called.

13.15.4 Transmitting your unit ID / unit name to other users

When you have successfully entered your unit ID / unit name you can broadcast the ID / name to all other users of your group. Make sure that all PMR's are set to the same channel/group code!

- Press the - key • 10

- Press the -Key again to broadcast the call to all users

All users in range on the same channel and in the same group will now receive the ID and name of the PMR radio.

Repeat this procedure for all units so all ID's / user names will be stored in all PMR's.

13.15.5 Making a call

Call all users

When you call all users in group mode, all units in range will receive the call. Your name will also appear on the display of the other users and the units will beep (or vibrate in silent mode).

- Press the - key ⚙ ⑩

- Press the -key again to broadcast the call to all users

Private call

You can call one individual user by selecting his ID / user name. The other users will not hear this call. Additionally, when the call is answered you will be able to make a private conversation so no other users of the group will be able to hear you and your called partner.

- Press the - key - Use the CH▲ - key ⑬ or the CH▼ - key ⑫ to select the ID / name of the user you want to call

- Press the -key again to broadcast the call

The receiver will see the name of the user who is calling and an alert lone will be heard. By pressing a key, the alert lone will stop. If the receiver of the call presses the PTT - key ⑤ within 15 seconds, the conversation between both users will be private. Both users will see each other's name on the display. If there is no transmission between the users during 15 seconds, the private channel will be disabled.

13.15.6 Changing the group channel for all users

Any user in a group has the option to change the group channel for all PMR's at the same time. This feature is only available when the PMR is set in group mode!

- Press the - key (three times in Group mode)

- Press the OK - key Ⓢ

• Use the CH▲y or the③key to select view chart

- Press the OK - key Ⓤ

All users of the group in range will receive the command and the channel will be changed automatically.

This function is only available in group mode.

14 Warranty

14.1 Warranty period

The devices have a 24-month warranty period. The warranty period starts on the day the new unit is purchased. There is no warranty on standard or rechargeable batteries (AA/AAA type).

Consumables or defects causing a negligible effect on operation or value of the equipment are not covered. The warranty has to be proven by presentation of the original or copy of the purchase receipt, on which the date of purchase and the unit-model are indicated.

14.2 Warranty exclusions

Damage or defects caused by incorrect treatment or operation and damage resulting from use of non-original parts or accessories are not covered by the warranty.

The warranty does not cover damage caused by outside factors, such as lightning, water and fire, nor any damage caused during

transportation. No warranty can be claimed if the serial number on the units has been changed, removed or rendered illegible. Any warranty claims will be invalid if the unit has been repaired, altered or modified by the buyer

This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R & TTE directive 1999/5/EC.

The Declaration of conformity can be found on :

http://www.topcom.net/support/cedeclarations.php

Protalker PT-1078

1 Inleiding

• Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS)

• Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)

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[Non-Text]

1..38: code CTCSS (1...38)

39..121: code DCS (1...83)

• 2 x Protalker PT-1078

• 1 x Duo-Ladegerät

• 1 x Netzteil

- 2 x NiMH-Akkupack

2 x

• Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS)

• Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)

• 2 x Protalker PT-1078

- 1 x Duo-laddare

• 1 x Strömadapte

• 2 st. laddningsbara NiMH-batterier

• 2 x Bältesklämma

- Bruksanvisning

13.7 Koder: CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)/DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)

• CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
• DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)

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• Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS)

• Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)

• CTCSS (Continuous)

• CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)

• DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)

39..121: codice DCS (1...83)

9.2 Instalar as pilhas

10 Carregar as pilhas

• Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS)

• Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)

(ON) nephro-wnnete (OE)

• Potvrdte nastaveni atisknutim tlačitka OK

• 2 Protalker PT-107

• 1 x φορτιστής Duo

• 1 трофоботко

• Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS)

• Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)

Protalker PT-1078

• 2 x Protalker PT-1078

13.7 Podkanaly CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)/DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)

• CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)

• DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)

Annex A
Operation frequencies

Channel Number RX Frequency (MHz) TX Frequency (MHz)
1 446.00625 446.00625
2 446.01875 446.01875
3 446.03125 446.03125
4 446.04375 446.04375
5 446.05625 446.05625
6 446.06875 446.06875
7 446.08125 446.08125
8 446.09375 446.09375

Annex B

Sub-channel codes

CTCSS Code ChartCode Freq (Hz) Code Freq (Hz) Code Freq (Hz) Code Freq (Hz)
1571157421136.531192.8
271.91210022141.332203.5
374.413105.523146.233210.7
47714107224151.434218.1
579.715110.925156.735225.7
682.516114.826162.358233.6
785.417118.827167.937241.8
888.51812328173.838250.3
991.519127.329179.9
1091.820131.830186.2

DCS Code ChartCode: DCS Code Code: DCS Code Code: DCS Code Code: DCS Code
390236014	381315102532
400256115	282331106546
410266215	583343104565
420316315	584246105606
430326416	285351106612
440436518	585364107624
450476615	287365108927
450516715	489371109531
470546820	589411110532
480569025	390412111654
490717025	391413112662
500727124	492423115664
510737225	493431116703
520747325	594412115712
531147425	195445116723
541157520	195464117731
551167625	397405118732
561257725	598466119734
571817827	199503120743
581827930	6100506121754
591348035	11101516

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Annex C
Technical specifications

Frequency range: 446.00625... 446.09375 MHz
Channel spacing:	12.5 KHz
Radio Channels:	8
121 Sub-channels:	38 CTCSS / 83 DCS
Maximum RF output power:	0.5 W
Modulation:	FM - F3E
Antenna type:	Fixed
Battery type:	4.8V (Ni-MH pack)
Power adapter:	9V = 210mA
IP-standard:	IPX7 (submersible)

This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R & TTE directive 1999/5/EC.

The Declaration of conformity can be found on :

http://www.topcom.net/support/cedeclarations.php

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