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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 17
MK1996
User’s Guide
22 Channel GMRS Radio
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 1 Thank you for purchasing this Memorex product. The serial number of your unit can be found on a label on the back of the cabinet. We suggest that you record the serial number in the space provided below in case this information is ever needed at a future date. 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. Model Number: MK1996 Serial Number: ___________________________
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) IMPORTANT: 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. SAFETY INFORMATION: • Do NOT hold the unit in such a manner that the antenna is next to, or touching exposed parts of the body - especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. • Do NOT allow children to operate transmitter-equipped radio equipment. • Do NOT operate the unit near
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 3 LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT 8 1 9 2 3 10 4 11 5 6 7 12 13 1. SPK (Speaker)/MIC 8. Antenna (Microphone)/CHG 9. Power Button (Charger) Jack 10. SCAN Button 2. PTT (Push To Talk) Button 11. CHANNEL/VOLUME 3. Display Up/Down Buttons 4. MON (Monitor) Button 12. Battery Compartment 5. FUNC (Function) Button (Rear of Unit) 6. CALL Button 13. Speaker 7. Built-in Microphone 3
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 9 8 1. Signal Strength Indicators 7. LO Indicator 2. Monitor Indicator 8. VOX Indicator 3. Roger Beep Indicator 9. CTCSS Sub Channel Number 4. Key Lock Indicator 10. SCAN Indicator 5. Battery Status Indicator 11. Main Channel Number 6. DW (Dual Watch) Indicator INSTALLATION TO USE THE BELT CLIP 1 2 TO INSERT, slide the Belt Clip TO REMOVE, push in on the tab, then downward until it snaps in plac
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 5 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) INSTALLING STANDARD BATTERIES When battery power is full, will not be displayed. When battery power is low, will appear in the display. When battery power is almost empty, will blink in the display. When the Battery Status indicator is empty, it is time to replace your batteries as follows: 1 2 Slide the battery compartment out, Insert four (4) "AAA" size batteries and then lift off to remove. (not included) following the polarity
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 6 OPERATION ADJUSTING THE VOLUME TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF 1 1 1 3 2 Press and hold the POWER button Press the CHANNEL/VOLUME Up ❶ for over one second; a confirmation or Down ❷ button to raise/lower the tone will sound. volume. The number on the display Press and hold the POWER button will indicate the volume level. If again for over two seconds to turn necessary, press and hold the Monitor the power off. button ❸ for two seconds so sound will be heard throug
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 7 OPERATION (CONTINUED) SELECTING ONE OF THE 22 MAIN CHANNELS Select one of the 22 main channels as follows: 1 2 3 1 2 Press the FUNC button; the main Within eight seconds, press the channel number will blink. CHANNEL/VOLUME Up ❶ or Down ❷ button to raise/lower the main channel number. Press the PTT button ❸ or wait eight seconds to confirm and exit. SELECTING ONE OF THE 38 CTCSS SUB-CHANNEL CODES This feature allows you to utilize the codes squelch tones (
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 8 OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE TRANSMIT POWER Set the transmit power to Hi (1.8W TX power) or Low (500mW TX power) as follows: 1 2 3 1 2 Press the FUNC button three times; Within eight seconds, press the “P” will appear and “H” or “L” will CHANNEL/VOLUME Up ❶ or Down blink. ❷ button to select H” (High) or “L” (Low). Press the PTT button ❸ or wait eight seconds to confirm and exit. NOTE: If the battery is low, the TX power will be automatically switched
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 9 OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE VOX (VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION) SENSITIVITY This feature will enable you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice or nearby sounds are detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button. Set the sensitivity as follows: 1 2 3 1 2 Press the FUNC button five times; Within eight seconds, press the “U” will appear and the sensitivity CHANNEL/VOLUME Up ❶ or Down level and “VOX” will blink. ❷ button t
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 10 OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE CALL TONES This unit will provide three user selectable call ringer signals to alert you of an incoming signal. Set the call tone as follows: 1 2 3 1 2 Press the FUNC button seven times; Within eight seconds, press the “C” will appear and the call tone CHANNEL/VOLUME Up ❶ or Down number will blink. ❷ button to set the call tone (1 to 3); the selected call tone will sound. Press the PTT button ❸ or wait eight seconds to c
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3 MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 11 OPERATION (CONTINUED) CALLING ANOTHER PARTY To alert another party that you wish to communicate with them, perform the following: 1 2 2 1 Press the FUNC button ❶ , then Press the CALL button once and wait for the party’s response. select a desired channel using the CHANNEL/VOLUME Up ❷ or Down ❸ buttons. Press the FUNC button ❶ again to confirm the channel. NOTES: • Note that both the calling and receiving units must be on the same main channel and sub-
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 12 OPERATION (CONTINUED) BACKLIGHT 1 2 To turn on the backlight, press and To turn off the backlight, press and release the Monitor button; the release the Monitor button; the backlight will come on for five backlight will turn off. seconds. USING THE KEY LOCK This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings of the unit. The key lock feature will temporarily disable the CHANNEL/VOLUME, SCAN and FUNC buttons. Activate/deactivate Key
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 13 OPERATION (CONTINUED) Low Battery Indicator When the batteries are low and need to be replaced or recharged, the Battery ( ) icon will blink and audible beep tones will sound. If using standard batteries, replace them. If using rechargeable batteries, recharge them. NOTE: When the batteries are low, the unit may not work properly. Please recharge battery pack or replace batteries in this case. Auto Power Saver This unit has a unique circuit designed to e
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 14 SPECIFICATIONS MAIN CHANNEL FREQUENCIES (MHz) CHANNEL CH FREQ (MHz) CHANNEL CH FREQ (MHz) 1 462.5625 12 467.6625 2 462.5875 13 467.6875 3 462.6125 14 467.7125 4 462.6375 15 462.5500 5 462.6625 16 462.5750 6 462.6875 17 462.6000 7 462.7125 18 462.6250 8 467.5625 19 462.6500 9 467.5875 20 462.6750 10 467.6125 21 462.7000 11 467.6375 22 462.7250 CTCSS (Continuous Tone Code Squelch System) Tone Frequencies (Hz) CTCSS CH FREQ (Hz) CTCSS CH FREQ (Hz) 1 67.0 21
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 15 SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) 1. General Specifications Frequency Range (22CH GMRS) ...............462.5500-462.7250 467.5625-467.7125 Channel Spacing ..........................................................12.5KHz Sub-Tone Code (CTCSS) ..................38 for each main channel Dimensions w/o Antenna.....103.5mm (H) x 62mm (W) x 33mm (D) Standard Batteries.................Alkaline 1200mA AAA (4), 6V DC Rechargeable Batteries ......................Ni-MH A
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MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 16 Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memorexelectronics.com
