Oregon Scientific Two Way Radio TP391 User Manual

Pair of PMR446 Two-Way  
Personal Radios  
Model: TP391  
USER MANUAL  
MANUALE D’USO  
MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR  
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG  
MANUAL DE USUARIO  
MANUAL DO USUÁRIO  
HANDLEIDING  
BRUKSANVISNING  
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IntroductIon  
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ TP391as your product of  
choice. This product is a portable, easy-to-use two-way radio transceiver that  
you can use to contact your family and friends at shopping malls, amusement  
parks, sports events, beaches, forests and so on. You can also use it as a  
vital communications tool in a neighborhood watch.  
The transceiver has 8 channels and 38 CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded  
Squelch System) codes. If someone else is using the same channel as you,  
you can select another channel or use the CTCSS feature. Talk with another  
person if you are both tuned to the same channel and/or CTCSS code.  
Please note that the use of this item is subject to applicable regulations of  
the country where used.  
key features  
front vIew  
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7
1
8
2
3
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10  
11  
4
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no. descrIPtIon functIon  
0
Antenna  
Receives and transmits signals  
1
LED indicator  
Lights up red when transmitting a signal  
2
Auto scans for available channel / Monitors  
current channel for activity  
3
Scrolls through menu options / Locks and  
unlocks the keypad  
4
5
Speaker  
Generates audible sound  
Connection  
pins  
Slot pins into a desktop charger docking  
station (docking station not included)  
6
Microphone  
Picks up voice sounds  
7
Headset jack /  
charger jack  
Allows use of headset for hands-free  
communication or use of AC adapter for  
charging  
8
Push to talk / Confirms selection in Menu Mode  
9
Increase volume / Select Channel, CTCSS,  
Call Tone, Mic / VOX level in Menu Mode  
10  
Decrease volume / Select Channel, CTCSS,  
Call Tone, Mic / VOX level in Menu Mode  
11  
Press to turn the unit on or off  
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Back vIew  
no. descrIPtIon  
functIon  
1
2
Battery door  
Remove to access battery compartment  
Battery  
compartment  
Uses lithium 3.7V-720mAh rechargeable  
battery  
3
Sends call tone to other users of the same  
frequency  
3
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lcd dIsPlay symBols  
symBol  
functIon  
Channel number: Select between 8 channels  
(big)  
CTCSS code: Adjust to minimize interference problems  
Dual Watch: Monitor 2 channels simultaneously  
(small)  
Battery indicator: Provides battery status during operation  
Call tone: Page another user  
Keypad lock: Locks keypad to prevent accidental button  
activation  
Auto-scan: Unit is scanning Channels or CTCSS  
VOX: Voice activation system  
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safety and care InstructIons  
safety PrecautIons  
Please observe the following safety precautions when setting up and using  
this product.  
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LCD panel – The LCD panel is made of glass, and may break if the unit  
is dropped or impacted.  
Heat sources – Keep the product away from heat sources such as  
radiators, stoves, heaters, and other heat-generating products.  
Water and moisture – Do not use the product in or near water or in high  
moisture areas such as a bathroom.  
carInG for tHIs Product  
To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product, please  
observe the following guidelines.  
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Cleaning – Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid cleaning agents,  
benzene, thinner, or aerosols.  
Repair – Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the circuitry  
by yourself. Contact the retailer or a qualified repairman if the product  
requires servicing. Only use replacement parts that are recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
*
Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this may cause  
damage.  
cautIon  
*
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To avoid risk of fire or injury, do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable  
batteries. Please turn off the unit while charging.  
Replace only batteries with the same or equivalent type recommended  
by the manufacturer.  
Please dispose of old, defective batteries in an environmentally friendly  
manner in accordance with the relevant legislation.  
See additional battery warnings in the “Power” section of the user  
manual.  
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*
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Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of  
such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.  
No naked flames, such as lighted candles, should be placed near the  
apparatus.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this application to rain  
or moisture.  
GettInG started  
Power  
to insert the batteries:  
1. Slide the battery door open.  
2. Insert the lithium battery into the battery compartment, making sure  
the polarities (+ and –) match.  
3. Slide the back cover and clip into place.  
warnInG: There is a danger in which incorrectly placing the battery can  
cause an explosion. Always make sure the radio is switched off before  
installing or changing the battery. Replace only with the same or equipment  
type. Use ONLY with lithium 3.7V 720mAH rechargeable battery. Contact  
your local retailer for more information.  
note:  
will flash to indicate low battery power.  
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to charge the battery using the ac adapter:  
Charge the battery for 12 hours on the first charge.After that, it should take 3  
or less hours to charge. The LCD backlight will be turned on when charging.  
The LED indicator will be turned on when battery is full.  
note:  
1. To maintain the battery life of your two-way transceiver it is  
recommended that you only charge the battery when needed.  
Overcharging the battery will reduce performance.  
2. For best results ensure that the unit is turned off before charging.  
3. Remove batteries before storing your radio for extended periods.  
Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to  
your radio.  
turn tHe unIt on / off  
to turn the unit on or off:  
Press and hold  
or disappears.  
until you hear a beep and the LCD display appears  
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volume  
to change the volume level:  
Use  
or  
to increase or decrease volume.  
reset  
to reset the unit:  
Remove the batteries for two minutes and insert them again.  
talk to anotHer transceIver  
For best transmission speak about 5 cm away from the radio and leave a  
short pause before speaking once you have pressed  
.
to talk to another transceiver:  
1. Press and hold  
2. Press and hold  
to check if the channel is free.  
and speak into the microphone to transmit.  
When finished, release the button. The transceiver will automatically  
play received transmissions.  
3. Release  
once you have finished speaking to allow other  
radios to respond.  
note: You can only communicate with another transceiver that is on the  
same channel and using the same CTCSS code as your transceiver.  
PaGe anotHer transceIver  
to page all transceivers tuned to the same channel:  
Press  
.
note: The call tone will be heard from your device and from the receiving  
party’s unit at the same time.  
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keyPad lock  
To avoid accidentally changing the channel and the unit’s preferred settings,  
you can lock the keypad.  
to lock or unlock the keypad:  
Press and hold  
is locked.  
for 1.5 seconds.  
appears when the keypad  
note: While the keypad is on you can still use the  
and  
keys.  
menu oPtIons  
to access the menu options and change settings:  
1. Press  
. The transceiver will then toggle between the following  
configurable settings:  
symBol settInG  
descrIPtIon  
Channel  
Selects channel for transmission  
(big)  
CTCSS  
Selects a CTCSS code for the current  
(small)  
channel  
Call tone  
VOX  
Selects 1 of 10 call tones  
Enables / disables voice-activated  
transmission (0-3); selects transmission  
delay time (1-5)  
Dual Watch  
Monitors 2 channels simultaneously  
ꢁ. Use  
and  
to select settings.  
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3. Press  
to confirm and move to the next setting or press  
to confirm the changes and exit the Menu Options. Settings  
will automatically be confirmed after 5 seconds if no key is pressed.  
select a cHannel or ctcss  
The transmitter and receiver must be on the same channel using the same  
CTCSS code in order for you to communicate with another party.  
This feature allows you to utilize a less often-used range of CTCSS codes  
within a main channel to avoid congestion on the main channel and filter  
out unwanted noise and static. There are 38 CTCSS codes for each main  
channel.  
to select between 8 channels or 38 ctcss codes:  
1. Press  
once (for channel) or twice (for CTCSS code) until the  
corresponding channel / CTCSS number starts flashing.  
2. Press and hold  
or  
to change the channel or CTCSS code.  
to  
3. Press  
to confirm and exit the menu. Or, press  
confirm and go to the next Menu Option.  
note: To communicate with other units that do not have CTCSS code  
capability, switch your unit to the same channel and set the CTCSS code  
to “0”.  
tIP: Before trying to transmit on the selected channel, press  
to  
check the activity on that channel. If someone is already on the selected  
channel, try another channel that is clear. To change the basic channel, in  
menu mode, press  
number.  
or  
to move to the next higher or lower channel  
ꢀ0  
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call tone  
To alert other radios set to the same channel as you that you want to  
communicate with them, you can transmit a call tone to pre-warn them.  
to change the call tone:  
1. Press  
3 times until the number starts flashing.  
to change the tone.  
2. Press and hold  
3. Press  
to confirm and exit the menu. Or, press  
to  
confirm and go to the next Menu Option.  
note: To page another unit, press . The selected call tone will be heard  
from your device and from the receiving party’s unit at the same time.  
voX level / voIce delay tIme  
TheVoiceActivatedTransmission(VOX)functionallowsyourvoicetoactivate  
transmission automatically when the transceiver is used with an optional  
hands-free microphone / headset. If the unit is set to VOX level 1, 2 or 3,  
it will automatically detect and transmit your voice through to the selected  
channel.The VOX level and transmission delay time should be adjusted  
according to your voice loudness and personal preference.  
to set up a headset:  
1. Press and hold  
2. Plug in the headset  
3. Press and hold  
to switch the radio off.  
to switch the radio back on again.  
note: This product is only compatible with Oregon Scientific headsets,  
please ask your local retailer for further information.  
ꢀꢀ  
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to change the voX level:  
1. Press  
ꢂ times until the number starts flashing.  
or to change the VOX level.  
to confirm and exit the menu. Or, press  
2. Press and hold  
3. Press  
to  
confirm and go to the next Menu Option.  
lcd symBol  
descrIPtIon  
0
3
VOX disabled  
Low sensitivity – only audibly loud voices are  
transmitted (useful for noisy environments)  
2
1
Normal sensitivity – ideal setting for voice-activated  
transmission  
High sensitivity – detects and transmits all sounds  
(including background noise)  
Once the VOX level is activated you can set a delay time, which keeps the  
unit transmitting for 1 to 5 seconds after you have finished speaking (level  
1 = 1 second and level 5 = 5 seconds).  
to set the delay time:  
1. Press  
ꢃ times until the number starts flashing.  
2. Follow steps 2-3 above.  
roGer BeeP  
With Roger Beep, the receiving party hears a beep tone when a message  
has been transmitted. This avoids situations where messages are interrupted  
during transmission.  
to disable / enable roger Beep:  
Press and hold  
, then press  
to turn ON the unit.  
ꢀꢁ  
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dual watcH (dw)  
The Dual Watch feature allows you to monitor more than one channel  
simultaneously.  
to set dual watch:  
1. Press  
starts flashing.  
6 times until “DW” appears and the channel number  
2. Press and hold  
or  
to select a watch channel (1-8).  
3. Press  
to confirm and exit the menu. Or, press  
to  
confirm and go to the next Menu Option. Once set, the display will  
toggle between 2 open channels and the unit will be able to receive  
transmissions from the 2 channels (your existing channel and the  
channel set in DW).  
to disable dual watch:  
Follow steps 2-3 above and select “0” for step 2.  
scan for a cHannel / ctcss  
There are 2 scenarios when scanning for a channel / CTCSS is  
necessary:  
1. If you have a CTCSS code set and want to make sure that the  
channel is not busy.  
2. If you are in a fringe area and the radio is cutting in and out.  
to auto-scan for a channel / ctcss:  
1. Press and hold  
. The unit will go to monitor mode.  
, the unit will start enter scan mode.  
2. Press and release  
3. Once an active channel is found the unit will stop scanning. Press  
to communicate with other radios on that channel or  
to  
resume scanning.  
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to stop auto-scan:  
Press  
. The unit will revert back to the original channel that was  
set prior to scanning.  
note: If you activate a scan while your code is set to 0, the radio will  
check for any activity on each channel, regardless of the code used on that  
channel. If you activate a scan while the code is between 1 and 38, the radio  
will only check for activity on the specific channel and code combinations  
set on your radio.  
reset  
To reset to the default settings, remove the batteries and power adapter  
and leave for several minutes.  
trouBlesHootInG  
See below for some common problems and their remedies. DO NOT attempt  
any repairs yourself. This will invalidate your warranty.  
ProBlem  
Can’t turn the radio Check the battery is correctly installed  
on and has been fully charged  
PossIBle causes / remedIes  
Can’t communicate Check the channel and CTCSS code  
with other radios  
No information is  
displayed on the  
LCD display  
Reset by removing the batteries and power  
adapter for several minutes. This will return  
the unit to the default settings  
VOX function is not Check the headset is correctly plugged in and  
working  
is compatible with the TP391 radio  
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sPecIfIcatIons  
Operation frequency  
Channels  
446.00625 to 446.09375 mHz  
8
CTCSS Codes  
38 standard codes  
Modulation type  
Microphone  
fm  
Internal / external condenser type  
Power supply  
3.7v 720maH li-ion battery  
Sensitivity  
<= -119 dBm  
Noise squelch  
auto  
VOX levels  
3
Call tones  
10  
Audio output power  
Audio distortion  
RX signal to noise ratio  
TX RF output power  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
Weight (without batteries)  
125mw  
< 5%  
>43dB  
500 mw @ 4.5vdc  
120 x 42 x 20 mm (4.7 x 1.7 x 0.8 in)  
70 grams (2.5 oz)  
ꢀꢃ  
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eu-declaratIon of conformIty  
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that the Pair of PMR446 Two-Way  
Personal Radios (model: TP391) is in compliance with the essential  
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.  
A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is available on  
request via our Oregon Scientific Customer Service.  
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED  
All EU countries, Switzerland  
and Norway  
CH  
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