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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 1
BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196
User Guide
BT FREEWAY PRO TWIN
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 2 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 Section Welcome… to your BT Freeway Pro Twin Personal Mobile Radios 8 Channels 38 Sub-channels (CTCSS) 10 Call alert tones Key lock Scan function Volume control Backlit display Roger beep tone VOX (when using either handset or headset) Belt clips
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 3 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 Section This User Guide provides you with all Got everything? the information you need to get the 2 BT Freeway Pro mobile radios most from your mobile radios. 2 belt clips (attached to back of radio) Before you use your mobile radios for 2 x NiMH rechargeable battery packs the first time you will need to follow 1 Dual charging unit the simple instructions in ‘Getting 1 Power supply
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 4 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 4 In this guide Getting started VOX sensitivity level Install the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (using the handset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Charge the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Using a Freeway headset . . . . . . . . . .18 Attaching the belt clip (optional) . . . .7 Sensitivity level Removing the belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . .7 (using your Freewa
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 5 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 Getting started 5 Install the batteries Your BT Freeway Pro mobile radios are each supplied with a rechargeable NiMH battery pack. However, each mobile radio will operate with 3 x AA alkaline batteries (not supplied) if required. 1. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery Please note If the belt clip is attached you will cover latch up to release and remove the batt
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M o d e VOX BT Freeway Pro 6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 6 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 6 Getting started WARNING – If using alkaline Charge the batteries batteries Alkaline batteries need replacing Locate the dual charging unit on a flat surface, within and CANNOT be charged using the reach of a mains power socket: charging unit. 1. Plug the dual charger lead into the back of the charging Charging Your BT Freeway Pro radios can be unit a
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 7 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 Getting started 7 Attaching the belt clip (optional) Replacing rechargeable batteries The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the with time and the battery pack will radio, then gently push the clip until it clicks into place. eventually require replacing. Rechargeable battery packs are available from: www.witha
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 8 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 8 Getting to know your radio Radio controls Switch radio on/off, page 10 Rotate to adjust radio volume, page 10 LED indicator light Display Three slow flashes then break – Idle Quick flash – Receiving Solid – Transmitting Headset socket Page 18 PTT (Press To Talk) Press to talk to another radio, Mode page 13 Press to access the menu options. Press to save a menu setting Use to exit
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 9 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 Getting to know your phone 9 Display Keypad locked Channel scan Active Battery level indicator Roger tone Indicates the charge status Active of the battery Subchannel (CTCSS) number Channel number VOX Active VOX
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 10 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 10 Using your mobile radios Switching the radio power ON 1. Turn clockwise to switch the radio on. You will hear an ‘on’ tone and all the display icons will appear briefly. The display will then return to the standby display. Switching the radio power OFF 1. Turn anti-clockwise to switch the radio off. Adjusting the volume 1. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume, or anti-clock
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 11 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 Using your mobile radios 11 2. Use and to select a channel from 1 to 8. Why use a sub-channel? Use sub-channels to reduce the PTT risk of interference. 3. Press to confirm. The selected channel will be shown on the display. If the sub-channel (CTCSS) is set to 0 then you will hear calls from everyone within range who is using the same channel as you. Selecting a sub-channel (CTCSS)
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 12 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 12 Using your mobile radios Switching key lock on: 1. Press and hold for 4 seconds until you hear a beep and the icon is displayed. Switching key lock off: 1. Press and hold for 4 seconds, you will hear a beep and the icon is no longer displayed. When channel monitor is ON you Switching channel monitor ON or OFF will hear a lot of background noise along with any weak transmissions.
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 13 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 Using your mobile radios 13 PTT 3. Release when you have finished speaking. PTT timeout PTT If you hold down for more than Your listener will hear an audible tone (called a roger tone) 60 seconds, your radio will emit a to confirm you have finished speaking and they can then warning tone and stop transmitting. This is to stop speak back to you. accidental transmissions and to save
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 14 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 14 Using your mobile radios To send a call tone: 1. Press . Both your radio and the other radios in your group will sound a call tone. To change the call tone: 1. Press 3 times. The current call tone setting flashes and is displayed. 2. Press or to change and hear the available call tones. PTT 3. Press to set the new call tone. Channel scan You can scan through the 8 channels on yo
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 15 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 Using your mobile radios 15 1. Press , the icon is displayed. Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 8 channels and It is suggested that you always scan using sub-channel 0. pause for 5 seconds on any active channel so you can hear the transmission, before resuming the scan. If an active channel is found and you hear a transmission: PTT To respond to the other radio, press with
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 16 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 16 Using your mobile radios When the channel you want to remove is being scanned: 1. Press and hold or for 3 seconds, then release. The channel will be temporarily removed from the scan list. To restore the channel to the scan list: Switch the radio off and back on again. Scan Advance: If scan stops on a channel you do not wish to listen to, briefly press or button to resume scanni
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 17 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 Using your mobile radios 17 VOX (using the handset) Vox allows you to have a fully handsfree conversation. When using VOX it is usual to experience a slight delay before Your voice is detected and transmitted by the radio your voice is transmitted. Also PTT without the need to press . there will be a slight delay before you can hear an incoming 1. Turn anti-clockwise to switch the
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 18 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 18 Using your mobile radios With VOX active: 1. Press button 4 times. 2. The display shows the current sensitivity level (flashing) I. along with 3. Press or to select the sensitivity level: 1 – Low sensitivity, for noisy environments. 2 – Medium sensitivity, for most environments. 3 – High sensitivity, for quiet environments. Where to buy headsets Using a Freeway headset If you wi
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 19 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 Using your mobile radios 19 3. Switch your radio ON keeping the volume low. 4. The display on your radio will show VOX. 5. Insert earpiece into your ear. Speak into the microphone on the headset. After a short How to use the headset The earclip, attached to the delay your voice will be detected and your message will headset, can be twisted to allow the be sent. When you stop talkin
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6196 BT Fway Pro Tw UG [2] 4/6/04 10:17 am Page 20 BT Freeway Pro Twin – Issue 02 – Edition 02 – 04.06.04 – 6196 20 Using your mobile radios If you do not wish to use VOX on your headset you will need to disable it. PTT To disable VOX, press the button on your radio. Once VOX is disabled you can still use your headset but PTT to transmit your voice you will now need to press the button on the handset. PTT To receive transmissions release the button.
