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.
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.
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.
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 (Microphone)/CHG (Charger) Jack 2. PTT (Push To Talk) Button 3. Display 4. MON (Monitor) Button 5. FUNC (Function) Button 6. CALL Button 7. Built-in Microphone 8. 9. 10. 11. Antenna Power Button SCAN Button CHANNEL/VOLUME Up/Down Buttons 12. Battery Compartment (Rear of Unit) 13.
MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 10 Signal Strength Indicators Monitor Indicator Roger Beep Indicator Key Lock Indicator Battery Status Indicator DW (Dual Watch) Indicator 9 8 7. LO Indicator 8. VOX Indicator 9. CTCSS Sub Channel Number 10. SCAN Indicator 11. Main Channel Number INSTALLATION TO USE THE BELT CLIP 1 TO INSERT, slide the Belt downward until it snaps in place.
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, and then lift off to remove. Insert four (4) "AAA" size batteries (not included) following the polarity diagram.
MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 6 OPERATION ADJUSTING THE VOLUME TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF 1 1 3 Press and hold the POWER button for over one second; a confirmation tone will sound. Press and hold the POWER button again for over two seconds to turn the power off. 2 1 Press the CHANNEL/VOLUME Up ❶ or Down ❷ button to raise/lower the volume. The number on the display will indicate the volume level.
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 2 Press the FUNC button; the main channel number will blink. 1 Within eight seconds, press the 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.
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 2 Press the FUNC button three times; “P” will appear and “H” or “L” will blink. 1 Within eight seconds, press the CHANNEL/VOLUME Up ❶ or Down ❷ button to select H” (High) or “L” (Low). Press the PTT button ❸ or wait eight seconds to confirm and exit.
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 2 Press the FUNC button five times; “U” will appear and the sensitivity level and “VOX” will blink.
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 2 Press the FUNC button seven times; “C” will appear and the call tone number will blink. 1 Within eight seconds, press the CHANNEL/VOLUME Up ❶ or Down ❷ button to set the call tone (1 to 3); the selected call tone will sound.
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 3 2 1 Press the FUNC button ❶, then select a desired channel using the CHANNEL/VOLUME Up ❷ or Down ❸ buttons. Press the FUNC button ❶ again to confirm the channel. Press the CALL button once and wait for the party’s response.
MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 12 OPERATION (CONTINUED) BACKLIGHT 1 2 To turn on the backlight, press and release the Monitor button; the backlight will come on for five seconds. To turn off the backlight, press and release the Monitor button; the backlight will turn off. 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.
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.
MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 14 SPECIFICATIONS MAIN CHANNEL FREQUENCIES (MHz) CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 CH FREQ (MHz) 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 CHANNEL 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 CH FREQ (MHz) 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 462.5500 462.5750 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.
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 AAA (4), 4.
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.
