PNI Escort HP 8500 - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
CB Radio
MP3 Player
Usage Features
General Operation
CB Radio Mode
MP3 Player Mode
Maintenance Features

The PNI Escort HP 8500 is a multifunctional device that combines the features of a CB radio and an MP3 player with an FM function.

Function Description:

The device offers both CB radio and MP3 player functionalities. The CB radio allows for communication on various channels with selectable AM/FM modulation. The MP3 player supports playback from USB sticks and micro SD cards, and includes an FM radio function and Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio from mobile phones.

Important Technical Specifications:

CB Radio:

Modulation: AM/FM
Frequency Range: 26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Frequent Error: ±300 Hz
Supply Voltage: 12 V/24 V
Dimensions: 180 x 160 x 52 mm
Frequency Control: PLL synthesizer
Working Temperature: -26°C ~ +80°C
Current: TX: 4W max. 2 A; RX: SQ open max. 0.7 A
Antenna Connector: UHF, SO-239
Emission Power: max. 4 W AM/FM
Background Noise Emissions: < 4W (-54 dBM)
Frequency Response: 300-3000 Hz
Modulation Signal Distortion: <8%
Impedance: 50 Ohm
Sensitivity: 0.25uv@12dB
Reject Image: 70 dB
Reject Adjacent Channel: 60 dB
Squelch: < 1µV
Audio Output: max. 40W

MP3 Player:

Micro SD Card Slot: max. 32Gb
Supported Audio Files: MP3, WMA, APE, FLAC, AAC, MP4, M4A, WAV, AIF
FM Frequency: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
FM Radio Distortion: <5%
Bluetooth: Yes
Maximum Bluetooth Communication Distance: 10 meters

Usage Features:

General Operation:

On/Off: Long press the POWER key for about 2 seconds to turn the device on or off.
Mode Switching: A CB/MP3 switch allows users to toggle between CB radio and MP3 player modes.

CB Radio Mode:

Volume Control: Briefly press VOL- or VOL+ to adjust volume (25 levels). Long press for rapid adjustment.
Channel Selection: Briefly press CH UP SCAN or CH DN SCAN to change channels. Long press for rapid scrolling (10 channels at a time).
Squelch Adjustment (SQ): Briefly press ASQ to enter SQ mode. Use SQ/ASQ- or SQ/ASQ+ to adjust the squelch level (28 levels, 00-28). Level 00 is fully open, higher levels receive stronger signals.
Automatic Squelch Adjustment (ASQ): Briefly press ASQ to enter ASQ mode. Use SQ/ASQ- or SQ/ASQ+ to adjust the ASQ level (5 levels, 01-05). Level 00 is fully open.
AM/FM Modulation: Press M3/AM/FM to switch between AM and FM modulation. Note that AM modulation may not be supported in all regions; refer to the frequency band chart.
Key Lock (LOCK): Long press M4/LOCK to activate/deactivate key lock.
Dual Watch (DW): Briefly press DW/M2 to activate Dual Watch (monitoring two channels simultaneously). Long press to set the function.
Channel Scan (SC): Press MEM/FUNC + CH UP SCAN or MEM/FUNC + CH DN SCAN to activate channel scanning. Scanning stops on signal reception or PTT press.
Channel Storage:
- To save: Set the radio to the desired channel, briefly press MEM/FUNC, then long press RFG/M1 (for M1 memory) or other memory keys (DW M2 for M2, M3 AM/FM for M3, M4 LOCK for M4). All channel settings are saved.
- To recall: Briefly press MEM/FUNC, then briefly press the corresponding memory key (RFG/M1, DW M2, M3 AM/FM, M4 LOCK).
- To exit memory mode: Briefly press CH UP SCAN or CH DN SCAN.
- To delete: Enter the memory, then briefly press MEM/FUNC again, followed by 3 brief presses of RFG/M1.
Menu Settings (MEM/FUNC): Long press MEM/FUNC to access additional settings:
- Key Tone (BP): Switch between OFF (no beep) and ON (with beep) using CH UP SCAN/CH DN SCAN.
- Auto ON (AUT): Enable/disable auto power-on (if ACC wire is connected).
- RF Gain (RF): Deactivate RF Gain (OFF) or adjust level (01-06) using CH UP SCAN/CH DN SCAN. Quick access via brief press of RFG/M1.
- Automatic RF Gain (ARF): Switch between OFF and ON using CH UP SCAN/CH DN SCAN.
- Screen Backlight Color (BLC): Select one of 7 colors (blue, red, purple, green, cyan, yellow, light blue) or OFF (no backlight) using CH UP SCAN/CH DN SCAN.
Change Standard (Band): Turn off the device, then press and hold PTT and CH DN SCAN simultaneously while restarting (long press POWER). Use CH UP SCAN/CH DN SCAN to change the standard.
Reset: Turn off the device, then press and hold VOL+ and CH UP SCAN simultaneously while restarting. The device returns to factory defaults.

MP3 Player Mode:

Volume Control: Rotate the main knob on the right side of the front panel.
Playback Source: Press MODE to switch between BT (Bluetooth), USB, SD, and FM (FM Radio).
USB Mode: Insert a USB stick. The player automatically switches to USB mode. Use ◄◄ or ►► to navigate songs. Press the volume control button to pause/resume.
SD Mode: Insert a micro SD card (FAT32 format). The player automatically switches to SD mode. Use ◄◄ or ►► to navigate songs. Press the volume control button to pause/resume.
FM Mode: Press MODE to switch to FM mode. FM-ON icon and radio frequency are displayed. Press BAND to manually search for frequencies.
Bluetooth Mode: Press MODE to switch to BT mode. BT-ON icon is displayed. Enable Bluetooth on your phone, search for "PNI-HP-8500", and connect to play audio.

Maintenance Features:

Fuse Replacement: Use a 2A 250V type F fuse. Do not use a higher value fuse.
Repairs: No user-serviceable components. Contact an authorized service center for repairs.