Oregon Scientific TP 329 - Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
TP-329
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ TP329 as your product
of choice. This product is a portable, easy-to-use two-way radio transceiver.
You can use it to contact your family and friends at shopping malls, amusement
parks, or even sports events!
The transceiver has 8 channels and 38 CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded
Squelch System) codes. If someone else is using the same channel as yours,
and you do not want to hear that person, you can select another channel or
use the CTCSS feature. You can talk with a person who has the same
transceiver if both are tuned to the same channel and/or CTCSS code.
KEY FEATURES
1. Power On/Off button
Press and hold the Power On/Off button for two seconds to enable/
disable the transceiver.
2. button
The Up button is used to adjust volume and settings up one notch.
3. MENU button
a) Press MENU to enter the Menu Functions mode.
b) Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds to disable Auto-Squelch
of the current channel.
4. button
The Down button is used to adjust volume and settings down one notch.
5. Push-To-Talk button
To talk, press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk) button, then speak into
the MIC to transmit.
6. Battery Compartment
Your transceiver uses three (3) AAA Alkaline batteries for power.
7. External Microphone/Speaker Jack
Connect optional microphones, speakers, or earphones into this jack.
8. Charging Contacts
If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are installed, rest the unit on the
optional 2-bay Cradle Charger to recharge.
LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS
Number Symbol Explanation
1. Shows the selected channel number.
2. Displays when the volume of radio is being
adjusted higher or lower.
3. Display when the Key Lock is activated.
4. Shows the selected CTCSS code number.
5. Indicates the Automatic Power Off mode is
activated.
6. Displays when your radio is transmitting or
the CALL function is set.
Displays when your radio is receiving a
signal.
7. Indicates when the scan mode is activated.
8. Displays when the voice detection mode is
activated.
9. Displays when the key tone function is
activated.
10. Indicates that the Roger Beep mode is
activated.
11. Indicates current battery level. The symbol
flashes when battery is low.
SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety precautions
Please observe the following safety precautions when setting up and using
this product.
· 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
radia tors, 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.
· Cleaning – Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid cleaning agents, ben
zene, thinner, or aerosols.
· Repair – Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the circuitry
by yourself. Dangerously high voltages are contained inside the unit.
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
· To avoid risk of fire or injury, do not attempt to charge non-recharge
able batteries.
· 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.
· No naked flames, such as lighted candles, should be placed near the
apparatus.
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Operating the Transceiver
1. To start using your radio, insert three AAA batteries or Ni-MH re
charge able batteries (previously charged) into the battery
compartment, noting the polarities
2. Press Power On/Off button to turn on the radio. Adjust the volume to
a desired level.
3. Select a channel and /or CTCSS code.
4. Press and hold down the PTT (Push-To-Talk) button and speak into
the MIC to transmit. The icon will then appear. When you have
finished your transmission, release the PTT button.
5. The transceiver will automatically play received transmissions if the
PTT button is not held.
NOTE: You can only communicate with another radio that is using the same
channel and/or the same CTCSS code as your radio.
Call Function
You can send a ringer sound to all radios tuned to the same channel and/or
the CTCSS code as your radio. To send a call, quickly press PTT key twice.
Using the Key Lock
You can lock the buttons on the transceiver to avoid accidentally enabling
the device. Press and hold the POWER and MENU buttons to enable or
disable the Key Lock.
Auto-Squelch Function
Your PMR transceiver has an Auto-Squelch function, which means you will
not hear anything on a channel unless someone is transmitting nearby on the
same channel. You can turn off the Auto-Squelch to hear weaker, distant
transmissions by pressing and holding MENU for 2 seconds. The enable the
function again, press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.
MENU OPTIONS
To access the Menu Options, press the MENU button. The transceiver will
then toggle between the following configurable settings.
Symbol Setting Description
Channel Selects channel for transmission
CTCSS Selects a CTCSS code for the current channel
VOX Enable/disable voice-activated transmission
Roger Beep Enable/disable beep heard after the finish of
a received transmission
Key Tone Enable/disable beep when a key on the trans
ceiver is pressed
Automatic Enable/disable automatic shut-off after device
Power-Off is idle for 2 hours
NOTE: When you are finished configuring the current setting, press MENU
again to confirm and move to the next setting. To confirm the changes but
quit the Menu Options, press PTT.
Selecting a Channel
Select between the 8 channels of the transceiver to use to communicate with
others. To transmit, the transmitter and the receiver must be on the same
channel.
Scanning
When you are selecting a channel, you can also activate the channel scan
function by pressing and holding or
. will be shown on the
display. If a valid signal is present, the transceiver will pause on the current
active channel. Press a button to set this as your channel. Otherwise, the scan
mode will then immediately search for the next channel if no button is pressed
after 5 seconds. During scan, pressing PTT or MENU key will stop the scan
mode and exit the menu. Or, pressing MENU key will stop scanning and go
to the next setting.
Selecting a CTCSS code
The CTCSS is like having a sub-channel within a channel, giving you greater
communication flexibility. It lets you talk and listen to other transmitters set
to BOTH the same channel and CTCSS code. There are 38 CTCSS codes to
choose from (see Appendix).
Scanning the CTCSS
You can also activate the CTCSS scan function by pressing and holding or
. will be shown on the display. If a valid signal is present, the
transceiver will pause on the current active CTCSS channel. Press a button
to set this as your CTCSS channel. Otherwise, the scan mode will then im-
mediately search for the next CTCSS channel if no button is pressed after 5
seconds. During scan, pressing PTT or MENU key will stop the scan mode
and exit the menu. Or, pressing MENU key will stop scanning and go to the
next setting.
Setting VOX
This setting automatically detects and transmits your voice through the se-
lected channel, without needing to push and hold PTT. Select between 3
levels of VOX by pressing or key. The icon
is displayed when
this function is enabled.
LCD Symbol Description
0 VOX disabled
1 Low sensitivity – only audibly loud voices are
transmitted (useful for noisy environment)
2 Normal sensitivity – ideal setting for voice-
activated transmission
3 High sensitivity – all detected sounds (includ
ing noise) are transmitted
Roger Beep Mode
If the Roger Beep mode is enabled, the receiving party will hear a beep tone
when you finish transmitting a message. This avoids situations where mes-
sages are interrupted because the other party is not aware that the transmis-
sion is not finished. Press or to activate or deactivate the Roger Beep
p
function. Icon will be shown if activated.
Key Tone
The Key Tone function, if enabled, causes the unit to beep whenever a but-
ton is pressed. Press or to activate or deactivate the Key Tone function.
Icon ‘ ’ will be shown if activated.
APO Function (Automatic Power Off)
This function enables your transceiver to automatically shut itself off if left
idle for 2 hours. Press or key to activate or deactivate the APO function.
Icon
will be shown if activated.
NOTE: To re-enable the transceiver after automatic shut-off, simply press
PWR button.
CHARGING CONTACTS (OPTIONAL)
You can directly charge Ni-MH rechargeable batteries without taking bat-
teries out from the battery compartment by using an optional 2-bay cradle
charger (sold separately). You can recharge up to two radios at the same
time. The LED on the cradle charger will light green when the transceivers
are charging. Complete charging takes about 14 to 16 hours.
Located inside the transceiver’s battery compartment is a charging switch,
which enables the recharging of batteries. When placed on the cradle. The
switch must be set to ‘ON’ when rechargeable batteries are used and re-
charged using the cradle. If alkaline batteries are used, the switch should be
set to ‘OFF’.
WARNING: Do not put transceivers into the charger when using alkaline
batteries.
CAUTION: The cradle charger does not automatically switch off after the
batteries have been fully recharged. As such, there is a danger of overcharg-
ing, which may shorten the batteries’ lifespan heavily.
APPENDIX
Channel Frequencies
Channel Frequency (in MHz) Channel Frequency (in MHz)
01 446.00625 05 446.05625
02 446.01875 06 446.06875
03 446.03125 07 446.08125
04 446.04375 08 446.09375
SPECIFICATIONS
RX Frequency ............................................. 446.00625~446.09375MHz
Channels. ............................................................................................. 8
Modulation type ............................................................................... FM
Antenna impedance .................................................................. .50 Ohm
Microphone .................................................................... condenser Typ
Power supply ............................................................. 3 × AAA Alkaline
Sensitivity at 12dB Sinad ............................................................. .0.5 µ V
Adjacent Channel Rejection ............................................................ 55dB
Audio Squelch ............................................................................... Auto
Audio output power .................................................. 100mW @ 8 Ohm
Audio Distortion ............................................................................... 7%
RF Output Power ................................................... 500 mW @4.5VDC
Harmonic Emissions ........................................................... < = 0.25 µ W
Dimensions (HWD) .......................................................... 87Ч54Ч36mm
Weight(without batteries) .................................................................. 74g
Communication Range ........................................................ Up to 5 Km
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about your trans-
ceiver and other Oregon Scientific™ products such as digital cameras, hand-
held organizers, alarm clocks, and weather stations. The website also in-
cludes contact information for our customer service department, in case you
need to reach us.
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