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MK1800 O/M.QXD 9/10/01 7:43 AM Page 12
14 CHANNEL FRS BASE STATION
MODEL: MK1800
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT,
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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MK1800 O/M.QXD 9/10/01 7:43 AM Page 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
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MK1800 O/M.QXD 9/10/01 7:43 AM Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) FCC WARNINGS: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. PRECAUTIONS: Do not modify or attempt to adjust the transceiver for any reason. Avoid extremes in exposure to water, heat and cold. Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor should the transceiver be placed close to heating appliances.
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MK1800 O/M.QXD 9/10/01 7:43 AM Page 3 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112 13 14 15 16 1. Antenna 11. MIC (Microphone) 2. CHANNEL/VOLUME 12. AUTO Button Up/Down Buttons 13. MONITOR Button 3. Transmit Indicator 14. Power/VOX Indicator 4. Display 15. ENTER/LOCK Button 5. Battery Compartment –+ 16. DC6V Jack (Side (Bottom of Unit) of Unit) 6. POWER Button 7. MIC/EARPHONE Jack (Side of Unit) 8. MENU Button 9. TALK Button 10. CALL Button 3
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MK1800 O/M.QXD 9/10/01 7:43 AM Page 4 POWER SOURCES BATTERY INSTALLATION Open the battery compartment and insert four (4) "AA" size batteries (not included) following the polarity diagram. Put the battery compartment cover back into place. When the battery is low, the display will show “L” and blink. + — + — BATTERY PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when inst
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MK1800 O/M.QXD 9/10/01 7:43 AM Page 5 OPERATION TO TURN THE UNIT ON/OFF ANTENNA 1 1 ON: Press and hold the POWER button for 1 second; the unit will beep and the Power/VOX SIDE OF UNIT indicator will light green. OFF: Press and hold the POWER For best results, rotate the button for 1 second; the unit will antenna angle to 90° to 180° as beep and the Power/VOX shown in the figure above. indicator will turn off. If there are no transmissions for 2 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to s
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MK1800 O/M.QXD 9/10/01 7:43 AM Page 6 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO SET THE BEEP TO TRANSMIT 1 1 1 3 2 2 This option will determine whether To transmit, press and hold the or not a beep is heard after each TALK button and speak into the button press. Press the MENU built-in microphone (or the external button ❶ twice and the display will microphone, if connected). When either show “b” or “-”. Within 7 the TALK button is pressed, the Transmit indicator will light and the seconds, press the CHANNEL/
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MK1800 O/M.QXD 9/10/01 7:43 AM Page 7 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO LOCK CONTROL KEYS LISTENING TO TRANSMISSIONS 1 1 2 3 1 1 When the unit is on, it will This function will lock the CHANNEL/VOLUME Up/Down ❶ automatically broadcast the and the MENU ❷ buttons. incoming signal when a strong To activate, press and hold the incoming signal is received on the ENTER/LOCK button ❸ for 2 selected channel. seconds; the unit will beep and “L” will briefly appear in the display. To deactivate, press and hold
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MK1800 O/M.QXD 9/10/01 7:43 AM Page 8 OPERATION (CONTINUED) CONNECTING EARPHONE/HEADPHONES: For private listening, you can connect an earphone or headphones with a 1/8-inch plug to the MIC/EARPHONE jack on the side of the unit. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. Adjust to a desired volume level, but do not adjust the volume too high to avoid damage to your hearing. CONNECTING A MICROPHONE: Connect a microphone with a 1/8-inch plug to the MIC/ EARPHONE jack on the side of th
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MK1800 O/M.QXD 9/10/01 7:43 AM Page 9 SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY: Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 ~ 467 MHz RECEIVER: Sensitivity (12 db signal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25 uV Max audio output @10THD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 mW Max S/N ratio @ 1mV RF input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 dB Squelch sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2 uV Audio frequency response (
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MK1800 O/M.QXD 9/10/01 7:43 AM Page 10 FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.MEMCORPINC.COM OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-919-3647 PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX. FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INT’L AT 1-800-321-6993. 10
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MK1800 O/M.QXD 9/10/01 7:43 AM Page 11 Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memcorpinc.com
