Binatone Action 950 User Manual - Page 5

3.3.2 Setting the DCS Advanced Digital Code Each channel also has 83 digital codes to let you set up a group of users for more secured private communication. a. Press the MENU button 3 times. The current DCS code flashes on the LCD screen. b. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired DCS code. c. Press the PTT button to confirm the DCS channel setting. Transmitting and Receiving The Action 950 transmission is "one way-at-a-time." While you are speaking, you can not receive a transmission. The Action 950 is an open-license band. Always identify yourself when transmitting on the same channel. 3.4 Receiving The unit is continuously in the Receive mode when the unit is turned ON and not transmitting. When a signal is received on the current channel, the "RX" icon will be displayed on the LCD Screen and the receiver LED lights up. 3.5 Transmitting(sending speech) a. Press and hold the PTT (push to talk) button to transmit your voice. the "TX " icon will be displayed on the LCD Screen and transmit LED lights up. b. Hold the unit in a vertical position with the MIC (Microphone) 5 cm away from the mouth. While holding the PTT button, speak into the MIC (microphone) in a normal tone of voice. c. Release the PTT button when you have finished transmitting. 3.6 Monitor Your Action 950 can alert you to incoming signal by emitting an audible call tone signal. a. Press and hold the MENU and DOWN buttons at the same time. The "RX" icon will be displayed on the LCD Screen, and your Action 950 will pick up signals on the current channel, including background noise. (Note: Monitor will not work in Dual Watch Mode.) b. Press the MENU button to stop the channel monitoring. 3.7 Setting the VOX(Voice Activated)Sensitivity In VOX mode, the Action 950 will transmit a signal only when it is activated by your voice or other sounds around you. The unit will transmit for a further 2 second after you stop talking. The level of VOX sensitivity is shown by a number on the LCD Screen. At the highest level, the unit will pickup softer noises (including background noise); at the lowest level, it will pick up only quite loud noises. a. Press the MENU button 4 times, the" VOX" icon will be displayed and "OFF" flashes on the LCD Screen. b. Press the UP button to set the VOX sensitivity to the required level (the maximum level is" 3 ".) To deactivate the VOX function, press the DOWN button until "OFF" appears on the LCD Screen. c. Press the PTT button to confirm your setting. "VOX" will steadily appear on the LCD Screen as long as the VOX feature is activated. VOX operation is not recommended if the Action 950 will be used in a noisy or windy environment. Binatone Help Line - 0845 345 9677