Binatone MR 700 - User Manual

About your MR700
You can use your MR700 handset as:
■
a private mobile radio (PMR), for communicating with other
people
■
an FM receiver, for listening to broadcast radio stations
■
a panic alarm
■
a stopwatch (timer)
■
a torch
Private mobile radio (PMR) lets you talk to as many people as you
wish, as often as you like, with no need for a licence, subscription or
tax payment. It’s very easy to use, even for children.
Unpacking your MR700
In the box are:
■
two MR700 handsets
■ one dual charger pod
■ one mains power lead with adapter, for the
charger pod
■
two hands-free headsets
■
two rechargeable battery packs
If you need help …
The Binatone Help Line is available from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm,
Monday to Friday, on 01325 304 473.
Emergency calls
In the event of an incident or accident, the MR700 cannot be
used for contacting Emergency or Rescue services.

Summary

Getting Ready for Use

Fit Battery Pack

Instructions for inserting the battery pack into the handset.

Connect Mains Power Lead

Connecting the power lead to the charger pod.

Connect Charger Pod to Power Supply

Connecting the charger pod to the mains power.

Charge Handsets Battery Packs

How to charge the battery packs in the handsets.

Getting Started

Switching On and Off

Steps to turn the MR700 handset on and off.

Changing Modes

Volume Control

Safety Warnings

Important Precautions

Key safety advice for using the MR700, including headset use and lightning.

Using the PMR

About Channels and Codes

Set the Channel

Set the CTCSS Code

Transmitting and Receiving

Using the FM Radio

Troubleshooting

No Reception Issues

Common causes and solutions for not receiving transmissions.

No Transmission Issues

Common causes and solutions for not being able to transmit.

Interference from Other Users

Problems Using VOX Function

Troubleshooting steps for issues with voice-activated transmission.

Cannot Change Channel;Code

Solutions for inability to change channels or CTCSS codes.

Poor or Noisy Reception

Causes and solutions for degraded reception quality.

Cannot Hear the Radio

Cannot Tune the Radio

Binatone MR 700 Specifications

General

Frequency Range (FM)	87.5 - 108 MHz
Type	Portable
Tuner Technology	Analog
Supported radio bands	FM
Power source	Battery, Mains
Power Supply (Battery)	4 x AA (not included)