Protalker 1016 - Radio TOPCOM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Protalker 1016 TOPCOM

Protalker 1016 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Topcom Protalker PT-1016. This PMR radio a high quality, long range and low powered radio communication device with a range of maximum 10 Km in optimal conditions. It has no running costs other than the minimal cost of re-charging the batteries. The Protalker PT-1016 operates in the licence-free PMR 446 MHz frequency band and can operate on 8 different radio frequencies. The rotatable channel selector has 16 positions : - Channel 1..8 : the 8 PMR446 frequencies + a pre-defined DCS sub-channel code. - Channel 9..16 : the 8 different PMR446 frequencies without any DCS sub-channel code. In accordance with the PMR446 regulations, the radiated power of this radio is 0.5 Watts and the antenna cannot be removed from the body. The PT-1016 complies to the IP54 standard so it can operate in dusty environments and it can be used outdoor.Thanks to the high quality speaker you will always receive a very loud and clear audio signal. 2CE Mark 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. 3 Safety instructions

Please read carefully through the following information concerning safety and proper use. Make yourself familiar with all functions of the device. Keep this manual in 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.

• 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 centimetres away from a pacemaker.

• Turn your PMR OFF as soon as interference is taking place with medical equipment.

3.4 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.

3.5 Poisoning danger

• Keep batteries away from small children.

• 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.

• 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. 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 (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. 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 Protalker 1016 6 Using a PMR 446 Mhz radio To communicate between PMR devices they need to be set all on the same channel + sub-channel code and within receiving range (up to max. 10 km in ideal conditions). Since the PT-1016 operates on licence free 446 MHz frequencies, all other licence free 446 MHz PMR radio's will operate on the same radio frequencies. Therefore, privacy is not guaranteed. Anybody with a PMR set to your radio frequency can overhear the conversation. If you want to communicate (transmitting a voice signal) you need to press the PTT-button . 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. To reply, just press the PTT-button and speak into the microphone.. 7 Included in the package

• 1 x Protalker PT-1016

• 1 x User guide 8 Getting started

8.1 Installing the battery pack

Align the battery pack with the back of the PMR body. Press the battery pack and PMR body firmly together until the release latch locks up the battery.

8.2 Removing the battery pack

Lift the safety catch on the PMR body. Then press the release latch underneath the safety catch. While pressing the release latch, pull the battery pack away from the PMR body.

8.3 Installing the belt clip

If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied screws.

8.4 Installing the hand strap

Slide the small loop of the hand strap through the eyelet on the upper rear of the PMR body. Pull the entire hand strap through the small loop to secure the hand strap in place. If 2 or more users press the PTT- button at the same time the receiver will receive only the stongest signal and the other signal(s) will be supressed. Therefore you should only transmit a signal (press PTT- button) 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.ENGLISH

8.5 Charging the battery

1. Connect the power jack of the power adapter to the back of the desktop charger.

2. Plug in the power adapter in an easy accessible power socket.

The LED on the front panel of the desktop charger will turn green.

3. Put in the PMR (with installed battery) or the separate battery into the charger.

The LED colour will indicate the charging status of the battery:

• Light green : 90% full

• Green : Fully charged When the battery is fully discharged it will take about 4.5 hours to charge the battery to 90% of the full capacity. The remaining 10% charging will take about one hour. So, charging a fully discharged battery to 100% will take about 5.5 hours. 9 The PMR radio

1. Channel selector (16 positions)

– Green : Receiving – Green flashing : Scanning – Red : Transmitting – Red flashing :Battery low

4. External Speaker/Microphone connectors

Do not use the PMR while charging the battery. Switch off the power of the PMR while charging. 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.

When the status LED is flashing red, battery needs to be recharged.6 Protalker 1016 10 Using the PMR radio

10.1 Switching On/Off the PMR radio

– Turn the "On-Off/Volume knob" clockwise. A clicking sound will indicate that the PMR radio is switched on. – Adjust the volume level by turning the knob – Turn the "On-Off/Volume knob" fully counter clockwise. The clicking sound will indicate that the PMR radio is switched off.

10.2 Selecting the channel

The PT-1016 is pre-programmed with 16 channels. It is recommended to use the first eight channels (1..8) as these are a combination of a radio frequency combined with a DCS sub- channel code. This way, there will be less interference of other PMR 446MHz users on your channel.Last eight channels (9..16) are the eight different radio frequencies and will allow you to speak/listen to users who are using PMR 446 MHz radio's that are not using sub-channel codes. – Rotate the "Channel selector" to select the desired channel.

10.3 Transmitting a signal

Press the "PTT - button" and speak towards the microphone. The ideal distance between the microphone of the PMR radio and your mouth is 5 to 10 cm. The "Status LED" will turn red while transmitting.

10.4 Receiving a signal

When the PT-1016 is turned ON it will always be in receiving mode on the selected channel. While receiving a signal you can always adjust the volume by turning the knob . The "Status LED" will turn green when receiving a signal.

10.5 Monitor function

When you press the "Monitor key" you will be able to hear weaker signals. When the PMR radio is set on one of the first eight channels (1..8), you will be able to hear nearby users, operating on the same radio frequency but on a different sub-channel, by pressing the "Monitor key" .

When you press the "Scan key" the PMR radio will scan for signals on the first 8 channels (1..8). In this way, the PMR radio will scan for signals coming from other PT-1016 users or from users operating on the same radio frequency with the same DCS sub - channel. ( Annex A) The "Status LED" will blink green while scanning.When a signal is received you can answer just by pressing the "PPT-key".The scanning will resume automatically after 4 seconds. – Press the "Scan Key" again to disable scanning. 11 External speaker/microphone connection You can connect an optional speaker/microphone (shoulder microphone, ear tube, PC programming cable,…) via the side panel connectors. Remove the screw and take away the cover to have access to the speaker/microphone jacks. Insert the speaker/microphone plug into the speaker/ microphone jacks of the PT-1016. 12 Technical specifications Please refer to Annex C for the technical specifications.

The table in Annex A shows how the PT-1016 channels are pre-programmed.

If you are not using an external speaker/microphone, install the cover and put back in the screw. The PT-1016 is not fully water resistant while using an external speaker/ microphone. The diagram in Annex B shows how the speaker/microphone is connected.ENGLISH

Protalker 1016 13 Warranty

13.1 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. 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.

13.2 Warranty handling

A faulty unit needs to be returned to an authorized service centre including a valid purchase note and a filled in service card. 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, 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 service centre.

• 1 x Protalker PT-1016

• 1 x Protalker PT-1016

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