Twintalker 1300 - Baby monitors TOPCOM - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Baby monitor (PMR446 walkie-talkie)
Brand and model	Topcom Twintalker 1300
Power supply	4 AAA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries (not included)
Charging	Via 7.5 V DC / 200 mA mains adapter (optional) for rechargeable batteries
Charging time	Approximately 7 to 10 hours
Maximum range	Up to 3 km in open terrain
Number of channels	8 (frequencies from 446.00625 to 446.09375 MHz)
Transmission power	< 500 mW ERP
Modulation	FM (F3E)
Channel spacing	12.5 kHz
Main functions	Transmission (PTT), reception, channel scanning, monitor, key lock, call tones (5), Roger beep, battery charge indicator
LCD screen	Displays channel, volume, battery level, RX/TX icons, lock, scan
Connectivity	Combined speaker/microphone/charger jack (for optional headset or earpiece)
Care and cleaning	Clean with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use solvents.
Safety	Do not use near airbags, keep 15 cm away from pacemakers, turn off in explosive atmospheres, do not throw batteries into fire
Warranty	24 months from date of purchase
Country of use	Countries where PMR446 service is authorized (according to packaging)

Frequently Asked Questions - Twintalker 1300 TOPCOM

How to turn the Twintalker 1300 on and off?

To turn on, press and hold the ON/OFF button until you hear a beep. To turn off, do the same.

What type of batteries to use?

Use 4 AAA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries. Do not mix types. Rechargeable batteries require an optional mains adapter.

How to change channel?

Press MENU once (the channel flashes). Use UP or DOWN to select a channel (1 to 8). Confirm with PTT.

How to adjust the volume?

Use the UP (increase) and DOWN (decrease) buttons to adjust the speaker volume. The level is displayed on the screen.

How to send a call?

Briefly press CALL to emit a 3-second call tone on the active channel. You can change the tone in the menu (press MENU twice).

How to use the channel scanning function?

Press and hold UP and DOWN simultaneously for 2 seconds. The scan goes through the 8 channels and stops on an active signal. Press PTT to talk or CALL to stop.

How to lock the keys?

Press and hold LOCK for 2 seconds. The lock icon appears. To unlock, repeat the operation.

Can I use a headset or earpiece?

Yes, connect an optional external headset/microphone (not included) to the jack located under the rubber cap on top of the device.

What is the maximum range?

The range can reach up to 3 km in open terrain. Obstacles such as buildings or vegetation reduce the range.

How to clean the device?

Use a soft cloth slightly dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents. If the device gets wet, remove the batteries and let it dry completely.

USER MANUAL Twintalker 1300 TOPCOM

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V.1.0

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

Thank you for purchasing the TOPCOM Twintalker 1300. It's a short range, low powered radio communication device that has no running costs other than the minimal cost of re-charging the batteries.

The TwinTalker 1300 operates on Private Mobile Radio frequencies and can be used in any country where the service is authorised as indicated on the packing box and in this manual.

2 INTENDED PURPOSE:

It can be used for different professional as well as 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...

Restriction:

Check the local regulations before using it outside the country where it was purchased. The standard may be prohibited in this country.

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 GENERAL

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

3.2 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 property 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.

3.3 PERSONAL SAFETY

• 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 communicator 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 radio at least 15 centimetres away from a pacemaker.
• Turn your radio OFF as soon as interference is taking place with medical equipment.
• Do not replace batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion.
• Turn your communicator 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.

- Keep batteries away from small children

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

3.6 NOTES

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

4 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.
• If the unit gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries immediately. Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to minimize potential water damage. Leave the cover off the battery compartment overnight or until completely dry. Do not use the unit until completely dry.

5 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE

Dispose of the unit and used batteries in an environment friendly manner. Do not dispose of batteries in a normal household garbage.

6 USING A PMR DEVICE

To communicate between PMR devices they need to be set all on the same channel and within receiving range (up to max. 3 km in open field). Since these devices use free frequency bands (channels), all devices in operation share these channels(total 8 channels). 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 ⏻ button (Push to talk). Once this button 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. To reply, just press the ⏻ button and speak into the microphone.

If 2 or more users press the ⏻ button 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 ⏻ button) when the channel is free.

7 GETTING STARTED

7.1 REMOVING/INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

1. To remove the clip from the unit, push the belt clip (2) towards the antenna, while pulling the clip tab (1).
2. When re-installing the belt clip, a click indicates the BeltClip is locked into position.

7.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Remove the belt clip (§ 7.1).
2. Pull the battery door tab down (3) and slide the battery cover away from the antenna. (4)
3. Install 4 'AAA' alkaline or rechargeable batteries following the polarity as shown.
4. Re-install the Battery Cover and Belt Clip (§ 7.1).

8 BUTTONS

1.ANTENNA
2.LCD Display
3.SPEAKER/MIC/CHARGER Connector
4. LOCK button
5.MONITOR button
6.CALL button
- Transmit a call tone
7.SPEAKER
8.MICROPHONE
9.DOWN button
- Decrease the speaker volume
- Select the previous item in the menu.
10.MENU button
- Enter menu.
11.PUSH TO TALK button PTT
- Press To Talk or release to listen
- Confirm a setting in the menu
12.UP button
- Increase the speaker volume
- Select the next item in the menu.
13.ON/OFF button ⏻

9 LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION

a. Channel number
b. Speaker Volume
c. RX icon - Displayed when receiving a signal
d. TX icon - Displayed when transmitting a signal
e. Lock icon - Displayed when the keypad is locked.
f. Battery charge level indicator
g. Scan icon - Displayed when scan mode is active

10 BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL/LOW BATTERY INDICATION

The BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL is indicated by the number of squares present inside the BATTERY icon on the LCD Screen.

Battery Full
Battery 2/3 charged
Battery 1/3 charged
Battery empty

When the BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL is low, the BATTERY icon will flash to indicate that the batteries need to be replaced or recharged.

Dispose of batteries at a designated battery disposal unit and not in the household waste. Do not short-circuit & dispose of in fire. Remove the batteries if this device is not going to be used for a long period.

11 CHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

The PMR can be used with 4 alcaline or rechargeable NiMh AAA batteries (no batteries included).

Only use the optional AC/DC ADAPTER (not included) with "AAA" rechargeable batteries (No batteries and adapter included). Do not try to charge this unit when regular "AAA" alkaline batteries are installed.

When using rechargeable batteries you can use the optional adapter to charge.

• Insert four (4) "AAA" rechargeable batteries (not included).
• Plug the small plug of the 7,5 V DC / 200 mA adapter into the SPK/MIC/CHG jack (3) and the other end in the electrical socket.
• Make sure that the unit is switched off in order to charge the batteries properly. There is no charge indicator during charging at OFF mode.

NOTE: It takes approximately 7 to 10 hours to fully charge the batteries.

12 USING THE TWINTALKER 1300

12.1 TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF

• To activate; press and hold. The unit will "beep" and the LCD Screen will display the current channel.
- To switch off; press and hold again. The unit will "beep" and the LCD Screen will turn blank.

12.2 ADJUSTING SPEAKER VOLUME

The Speaker Volume can be adjusted using ω₁ . The Speaker Volume level is displayed on the LCD.

12.3 RECEIVING A SIGNAL

The unit is continuously in the RECEIVE mode when the unit is ON and not transmitting. When you receive a signal on the current channel, the RX icon is displayed.

In order for other people to receive your transmission, they must be set on the same channel.

12.4 TRANSMITTING A SIGNAL

- Press and hold POTTRANSMIT.

- Hold the unit in a vertical position with the MICROPHONE 10 cm from the mouth and speak into the microphone.

- Release when you have finished transmitting.

12.5 CHANGING CHANNELS

The PMR has 8 available channels.

To change channels:

- Press once, the current channel number flashes on the LCD Screen.

- Press or to change the channel.

- Press to confirm the channel selection and return to NORMAL mode.

NOTE: Any PMR set on the same channel can receive and listen to the conversation.

12.6 MONITOR

You can use the MONITOR feature to check for weaker signals in the current channel.

- Press button for normal monitoring.

- Press and hold. After 5 seconds you can release the button. You are now continuous monitoring the channel until you press again.

12.7 CHANNEL SCAN

CHANNEL SCAN performs searches for active signals in an endless loop from channel 1 to 8.

- Press and hold and for 2 seconds.

- Release the buttons. The channel on the display changes as it scans through the channels.

- When an active signal (one of 8 channels) is detected, CHANNEL SCAN pauses and you will hear the active signal.

- When an active signal (one of 8 channels) is detected, press or to bypass the current channel and continue to search for another active channel

- Press to communicate through the active signal channel or press to deactivate channel scan.

12.8 BUTTON LOCK

- Press and hold for 2 seconds to activate or deactivate the BUTTON LOCK mode. The BUTTON LOCK icon is displayed on the LCD Screen.

- Press and hold again to deactivate BUTTON LOCK

12.9 CALL TONES

A call tone alerts others that you want to talk.

a. Setting the Call Tone

5 different Call Tones can be selected.

- Press 2 times. CA will be displayed.

- Press or to select another call tone or select OF to enable call tones.

- Press to confirm your selection and return to the standby mode.

b. Sending a call Tone

Press ⚙ briefly. The call tone will be transmitted for 3 seconds on the set channel.

12.10 KEY-TONE ON/OFF

When a button is pressed, the unit will beep briefly.

Toset the key-tone.

- Press ③ times. 'to' will be displayed.

- Press to enable (ON) or disable the key-tone (OF).

- Press to confirm your selection and return to the standby mode.

12.11 ROGER BEEP ON/OFF

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

To set the Roger Beep.

- Press 4 times. 'ro' will be displayed.

- Press to enable (ON) or disable the Roger-Beep (OF).

- Press to confirm your selection and return to the standby mode.

12.12 * OPTIONAL HEADSET CONNECTION

The Twintalker 1300 can be used with an optional external microphone and speaker (not included)

The connector is located under the protective rubber cover on the top of the unit. To attach the external speaker/microphone headsets or earpiece, lift the rubber flap on the top of the unit to expose the connector.

Insert the appropriate plug into the connector.

13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ChannelsFrequencyRangeBatteries PMRTransmission PowerModulation TypeChannel spacing

8446.00625MHz - 446.09375 MHzUp to 3 Km (Open field)3 x AAA Alkaline or NiMh rechargeable=< 500mW ERPFM - F3E12,5 Khz

Channel Frequency Chart:
Channel	Frequency (MHz)
1	446,00625
2	446,01875
3	446,03125
4	446,04375
5	446,05625
6	446,06875
7	446,08125
8	446,09375

14 WARRANTY

14.1 WARRANTY PERIOD

Topcom units have a 24-month warranty period. The warranty period starts on the day the new unit is purchased.

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 a copy of the original purchase receipt, on which the date of purchase and the unit-model are indicated.

14.2 WARRANTY HANDLING

A faulty unit needs to be returned to an authorized service centre including a valid purchase note. If the unit develops a fault during the warranty period, the service centre will repair any defects caused by material or manufacturing faults free of charge.

The service centre will at its discretion fulfil its warranty obligations by either repairing or exchanging the faulty units or parts of the faulty units. In case of replacement, colour and model can be different from the original purchased unit. The initial purchase date shall determine the start of the warranty period. The warranty period is not extended if the unit is exchanged or repaired by the appointed service centres.

14.3 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 unit has been changed, removed or rendered illegal.

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

1 INLEIDING

7.1 DE RIEMCLIP VERWIJDEREN/PLAATSEN

7.1 ENLEVER / INSTALLER LE CLIP DE CEIN-TURE

1. Bouton PUSH TO TALK PTT

2 V E R W E N D U N G S Z W E C

3.4 EXPLOSIONSGEFAHR

7 V O R B E R E I T U N G

7.1 DIE GÜRTELKLEMME ENTFERNEN/MONTIEREN

7.1 QUITAR/INSTALAR EL CLIP DEL CINTURÓN

1.ANTENNA
2. Display LCD
3. Connettore ALTOPARLANTE/MIC/CARICABATTERIE
4.Pulsante BLOCCO
5.Pulsante MONITORAGGIO
6.Pulsante CHIAMATE
- Trasmette un segnale di chiamata
7. ALTOPARLANTE
8. MICROFONO

9.Pulsante GIÙ

7.1 RETIRAR /INSTALAR O ENCAIXE DO CINTO

7.1 TA AV/SÄTTA FAST BÄLTESCLIPSET

7.1 FJERN/INSTALLÉR BÄELTEKLIPSEN

7.1 FJERNE/MONTERE BELTEKLIPSEN

11.PUSH TO TALK-knapp PTT

Stille inn tastetone.

Stille inn Roger pip.

7.1 VYÖPIDIKKEEN POISTAMINEN/ASENNUS

7.1 SEJMUTÍ/NASAZENÍ PŘEZKY NA OPASEK

9 I NFORMACE NA LCD DISPLEJI

7. I AZ ÖVTARTÓ FEL- ÉS LEVÉTELE

7.1 ODSTRÁNENIE A NASADENIE OPASKOVEJ SPONY

7.1 NAKI ADANIE / ZDEJMOWANIE ZACISKU NA PASEK

1. OKRES GWARANCYJNY

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

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