PRESIDENT PM-1200 WP Owner's manual

Type
Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

24
1. Introduction....................................................................................24
2. Display...........................................................................................24
3. Controls .........................................................................................25
4. Operation.......................................................................................28
4.1. Receiving...............................................................................28
4.2. Scanning................................................................................28
4.3. Priority Scanning ...................................................................29
4.4. Clearing The Radios Memory................................................29
4.5. Transmitting...........................................................................29
5. Emergency Channel 16.................................................................30
6. Simplex / Duplex Channel Use......................................................30
7. Other Functions.............................................................................30
7.1. Calling Another Boat..............................................................30
7.2. Making Telephone Calls ........................................................30
7.3. Backlighting ...........................................................................31
8. Maintenance ..................................................................................31
8.1. Battery Care ..........................................................................31
9. Specifications ................................................................................32
10. Warranty........................................................................................32
11. Troubleshooting.............................................................................33
12. International VHF Marine Channel Chart ......................................45
1. Introduction
The PRESIDENT PM-1200 WP is a waterproof, rugged marine handheld
VHF radio. The PRESIDENT PM-1200 WP marine radio operates in the
156.050 to 162.025 MHz frequency range. The PM-1200 WP operates on all
currently allocated marine channels. The PM-1200 WP has an emergency
channel 16 which can be immediately selected by pressing the red CH16
key. The PRESIDENT PM-1200 WP is covered with a full 2 years warranty.
2. Display
25
Channel Display or L0~L4/P0~P7 : Shows the channel in both the transmit
and receive modes.
In Squelch mode, control level indicated by figures L0~L4.
In Volume mode, control level indicated by figures P0~P7.
Hi / Lo Indicator : “HI” indicates high power (4 Watt) and “LO” indicates low
power (1 Watt).
MEM : Indicates that the displayed channel is stored in memory.
SQ : Indicates SQUELCH level control selected.
16 : For SCN or PSC mode, indicates the channel 16 (safety channel) is
scanned alternately
: Key lock – Indicates that keyboard is locked
3. Controls
1. Detachable Antenna
2. Monitor Button Disables Squelch
3. Push To Talk Switch PTT Button
4. Up button Selection Of All International Channels
5. Down button Selection Of All International Channels
6. MON key Disables Squelch
7. SCN Button High Speed Programmable Scan
8. Internal Microphone
9. S/D Button Squelch Select Mode, Backlight Switch Button
26
10. Power ON/OFF Button
11. H/L Key HI / LO Transmit Power
12. External Mic / Speaker Jack
13. External Charge Jack
14. V/L Button Volume Control And Key Lock Button Mode
15. CLR Button Clear Button
16. R/D Button Recall / Delete Scan Channel Programming
Button
17. PSC Button Priority Scan Channel 16
18. CH16 Channel 16 Instant Access
19. Transmit/Busy Light
20. Large LCD Display
POWER ON/OFF BUTTON (10)
Turns the radio on and off.
TRANSMITT/BUSY LED (19)
Indicates that the PM-1200 WP is transmitting when the light is red. Indi-
cates that the selected channel is busy during reception when the light is
green.
[S/D] SQUELCH AND DIM BACKLIGHT CONTROL KEY (9)
Pressing this key enters the SQUELCH CONTROL mode.
When this key is pressed for 2 seconds it turns the LCD backlight on.
In SQUELCH CONTROL mode use UP/DN key to set the point at which
random noise on the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a nor-
mal signal does. This point is called the squelch threshold.
PUSH-TO-TALK (PTT) SWITCH (3)
Keys the transmitter allowing you to transmit a message.
[UP] UP KEY (4)
Selects the desired channel, squelch or volume control levels. Each press
selects the next higher channel number or level. When held depressed, se-
lects channels quickly.
[DN] DOWN KEY (5)
Selects the desired channel, squelch or volume control levels. Each press
selects the next lower channel number or level. When held depressed, se-
lects channels quickly.
[CH16] KEY (18)
Used to instantly access channel 16 (The Safety Channel).
27
[MON] KEY (6)
See “Monitor Switch”
[SCN] KEY (7)
Monitors channel 16 (safety channel) while receiving a selected channel.
Feature known as dual watch on some sets.
[PSC] KEY (17)
Press this key to scan channel 16 (safety channel) alternately in between
every programmed scan channel saved in the PM-1200 WP’s memory (see
[R/D] key below).
[R/D] KEY (16)
Used to save channels into the radio’s memory. Press once to save a chan-
nel and press again to delete a channel from memory.
[H/L] KEY (11)
Used to alternate transmitted power between High (4 Watt) and Low (1 Watt).
[CLR] KEY (15)
Returns to previous channel when pressed after [CH16] key is pressed.
Pressing and holding the CLR key and the UP key while turning the power
on will cause the microprocessor to reset and erase all the programmed
channels from memory.
[V/L] KEY (14)
Pressing the [V/L] key enters the VOLUME CONTROL mode.
In VOLUME CONTROL mode use the UP and DN keys to select your best
audio output (Volume) level over a scale of P0 to P7.
When pressed for 2 seconds the ‘keypad lock function’ is activated/de-acti-
vated.
MONITOR SWITCH (2)
Pressing the MONITOR SWITCH temporarily disables the SQUELCH func-
tion. This increases the receiver sensitivity allowing distant/weak signals to
be heard.
SQUELCH settings will return to normal when this control is released.
MICROPHONE / EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK (12)
This jack is used to connect optional speaker/ microphone or headset.
The jack accepts an 8-ohm external speaker or headphone and disables the
internal speaker.
28
EXT DC IN AND CHARGER (External Power Connector) (13)
Provides connection for external power or charger (either standard 240VAC
wall charger or optional 12VDC operation cord).
ANTENNA CONNECTOR (1)
Accepts flexible antenna.
4. Operation
4.1. Receiving
Install the antenna on the radio
Press the POWER “ON/OFF” Button to turn the Radio on. The display will
show the last channel the transceiver was on before power was turned off.
Note:The battery pack should be fully charged before using the radio.
Refer to page 31 for battery charging information.
Press the “UP” or “DN” key to select the desired channel. Refer to the chan-
nel chart at the back of this manual for available channels.
To lock the channel in the operating mode so that it is not accidentally changed,
press the “V/L” KEY for 2 seconds. This locks the “UP”/“DN” key and all the
keys on the front of the radio, with the exception of the Power “ON/OFF
”Button key and S/D (backlight). Press the “V/L” KEY for 2 seconds again to
unlock the channel.
Press “V/L” key to enter the Volume control mode, the display will show
P0~P7 which indicates the volume control position. Press “UP” or “DN” key
to select an appropriate level.
Press “S/D” KEY to enter SQUELCH CONTROL mode, the display will show
L0~L4 which indicates the SQUELCH level. Press “DN” key to select a level
at which background noise is heard.
Adjust the SQUELCH level to the threshold point where background noise
disappears.
When a message is received, adjust the volume level to the desired listening
level as above. The “TX/RX” (BUSY) LED will light green to indicate that the
channel is busy.
4.2. Scanning
Select a desired channel to be scanned by using the “UP” or “DN” key.
Press the “SCN” key to start scanning the desired channel and Channel 16.
29
4.3. Priority Scanning
Priority Scanning will switch between the channels stored in memory and
channel 16. Channel 16 is the priority channel and will be scanned after each
channel stored in memory.
Select a desired channel to be scanned by using the “UP” or “DN” KEY.
Press the “R/D” KEY to save the channel into radio’s memory. “MEM” will
appear in the LCD.
Repeat the first step for all the desired channels to be scanned.
To delete a channel from the radio’s memory, press the “R/D” KEY again
while the memorized channel is displayed on the LCD. The “MEM” will disap-
pear from the LCD.
The channels programmed into the radio’s memory will remain even if the
power is turned off. See section below on “Clearing The Radios Memory”.
To start priority scanning press the “PSC” KEY. Scanning will advance from
the lowest to the highest channel number in memory and will stop where a
signal is received.
To stop scanning press again the “PSC” KEY.
4.4. Clearing The Radios Memory
To erase all the channels that are stored in memory for scanning:
Press and hold the “CLR” KEY and the “UP” KEY while simultaneously switch-
ing on the power.
4.5. Transmitting
Before transmitting, be sure that the channel is not being used.
Select desired power by pressing the “H/L” KEY. The display will show “HI”
for high power or “LO” for low power.
Press the “PTT” (Push-To-Talk) switch on the radio . The TX indicator (red
LED) will light while transmitting. Speak slowly and clearly into the unit.
When receiving a call, wait until the call is finished before transmitting. The
radio cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.
Always release the “PTT” KEY immediately upon completion of transmis-
sion.
30
5. Emergency Channel 16
To select the emergency channel, press the “CH16” KEY
Transmit your emergency call
To revert to previous channel from channel 16, press the “CLR” KEY.
6. Simplex/Duplex Channel Use
Simplex is used for ship-to-ship communications. The transmit and receive
frequencies are the same.
Duplex is a public correspondence, ship-to-shore channel which is mainly
used by Marine Telephone Operators. A duplex channel cannot be used for
ship-to-ship communications because the transmit and receive frequencies
are not the same.
NOTE : All channels are factory pre-programmed in accordance with
International regulations, and mode of operation cannot be altered from
simplex to duplex or vice versa.
7. Other Functions
7.1. Calling Another Boat
Make sure the radio is on.
Press the “CH16” KEY to go to channel 16. Monitor the channel to make
sure that it is clear.
When the channel is not busy, press and hold the “PTT” switch and call the
boat you want to communicate with. State the name of the boat clearly, then
identify yourself. End the message with “OVER”.
Once you have established contact, arrange to meet on another ship-to-ship
channel (refer to the Marine Channel Charts on the back of the manual for
available channels) to continue your conversation. Press the “UP” or “DN”
KEYS to go to the agreed channel.
7.2. Making Telephone Calls
To make a radiotelephone call use a channel designated for this purpose.
Press and hold the “PTT” switch and call the marine operator then identify
yourself. You will reach the marine operator who will then connect your radio
transmission to the telephone lines.
31
7.3. Backlighting
Press and hold [SD] key for two seconds to activate backlighting on PM-
1200 WP.
8. Maintenance
The quality of the solid-state components used in this radio will provide many
years of continuous use. However please take the following precautions to
prevent damage to the radio.
Keep the microphone jack covered at all times with the rainproof cap to
prevent corrosion of electrical contacts.
Never key the transmitter unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is con-
nected to the antenna receptacle.
Use only approved battery packs, accessories and replacement parts.
Do not fully discharge the battery frequently or battery damage may result.
Do not connect the transceiver via the (CHARGE) jack to an AC outlet or to
a power source of more than 13 V DC. These connections will ruin the trans-
ceiver.
When charging from AC outlet, use only the charger provided do not
use any other charging device as it may damage your radio.
Avoid the use of chemical agents, such as benzine or alcohol, when cleaning
as they can damage the transceiver surface.
8.1. Battery Care.
The battery, under normal conditions, can be recharged up to 300 times. In
order to ensure you get the maximum battery life from this unit, it is important
to follow the instructions below:
Avoid overcharging. Charging times of empty batteries shouldn’t exceed 12
hours.
Normal charging time should be 8-10 hours.
When using the unit regularly, it is advisable to completely discharge the
battery every 6 - 8 weeks then fully recharge it before using it again.
32
9. Specifications
Frequency Range 156.050 to 162.025 MHz
Channels All currently allocated International channels
RF Power Output 4W (high power)
1W (low power)
Operating Voltage 9.6V DC battery or 13V DC external power.
Current Drain
Standby 0.06A
Receive 0.18A
Transmit 1.2A (high power)
0.6A (low power)
Dimensions (mm) 143(H) x 65(W) x 40(D)
Weight 320g
10. Warranty
This transceiver has a 2 YEARS warranty for materials and workmanship in
its country of purchase against any manufacturing defect recognized by our
technical department. It is recommended to read carefully following condi-
tions and to respect them in order not to loose it.
In order to be valid, the warranty must be sent back to us at the latest 1
month after the purchase.
Any repair under warranty will be free of charge and the transport costs for
sending back will be on charge of our company.
A proof of purchase must compulsorily be added to the transceiver in need
of repair.
Don’t install your transceiver without having read this instructions manual.
Our technical department won’t send nor exchange any spare parts as
part of warranty.
Are not covered
The battery pack.
Damages caused by accident , shock , inadequate packing or the use of
accessories that are not in conformity.
The warranty cannot be extended by an immobilization of the transceiver
in our offices, neither by a change of one or more components or spare
parts.
Interventions that modified the conformity features, repairs or modifica-
tions done by third parties which are not agreed by our company.
Any opening of the housing cancels the warranty.
33
Symptom
The [PSC] key does not
make the radio scan
Constant noise output
Cannot change chan-
nels
Other vessel can contact
you but you cannot com-
municate back
LCD not displaying cor-
rectly (random Charac-
ters).
Cause
No channel SAVED into
the radio’s memory
Squelch is not adjusted
KeyLock [V/L] is ON
Operating on a duplex
channel. Duplex chan-
nels are used to contract
marine operators. The
transmit and receive fre-
quencies are different
and will not allow ship-
to-ship communications.
Battery allowed to go
completely flat.
Solution
Use the [R/D] key to
memorize desired chan-
nels into the radio’s
memory
Adjust the squelch to
threshold or to the point
where noise just disap-
pears.
Turn KeyLock [V/L] off
Use a simplex channel
when communicating
ship-to-ship
Reset Memory-Press
and hold UP and CLR
key, while turning the
power on.
11. Troubleshooting.
45
12. International Marine VHF Channel Chart.
Function
Chl Transmitter Receiver Mode Channel Assignment Ship Ship
Frequency Frequency S/D To To
Ship Shore
1 156.050 160.650 D Public Correspondence, Port Operation YES YES
2 156.100 160.700 D Public Correspondence, Port Operation YES YES
3 156.150 160.750 D Public Correspondence, Port Operation YES YES
4 156.200 160.800 D Public Correspondence, Port Operation YES YES
5 156.250 160.850 D Public Correspondence YES YES
6 156.300 156.300 S Safety (Compulsory) YES NO
7 156.350 160.950 D Port Correspondence, Port Operation YES YES
8 156.400 156.400 S Commercial, Inter-Ship YES NO
9 156.450 156.450 S Commercial/Non-Commercial YES YES
10 156.500 156.500 S Commercial YES YES
11 156.550 156.550 S Commercial, VTS YES YES
12 156.600 156.600 S Port Operation, VTS NO YES
13 156.650 156.650 S Bridge To Bridge,(1W) Navigational YES YES
14 156.700 156.700 S Port Operation, Vts YES YES
15 156.750 156.750 S Recv Only-Coast To Ship YES YES
16 156.800 156.800 S Calling&Safety, Compuisory YES YES
17 156.850 156.850 S State Controlled Ship To Coast (1W) YES YES
18 156.900 161.500 D Port Operation YES YES
19 156.950 161.550 D Port Operation NO YES
20 157.000 161.600 D Port Operation NO YES
21 157.050 161.650 D Public Correspondence NO YES
22 157.100 161.700 D Public Correspondence NO YES
23 157.150 161.750 D Public Correspondence NO YES
24 157.200 161.800 D Public Correspondence
25 157.250 161.850 D Public Correspondence
26 157.300 161.900 D Port Operation,Vts
27 157.350 161.950 D Public Correspondence, Port Operation
28 157.400 162.000 D Public Correspondence, Port Operation
60 156.025 160.625 D Public Correspondence, Port Operation
61 156.075 160.675 D Public Correspondence, Port Operation
62 156.125 160.725 D Public Correspondence, Port Operation
63 156.175 160.775 D Public Correspondence, Port Operation
64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence, Port Operation
65 156.275 160.875 D Public Correspondence, Port Operation, VTS YES YES
66 156.325 160.925 D Public Correspondence, Port Operation YES YES
67 156.375 156.375 S Non-Commercial, VTS YES NO
68 156.425 156.425 S Non-Commercial YES YES
69 156.475 156.475 S Non-Commercial YES YES
70 156.525 S DSC Distress, Urgency, Safety And Calling YES NO
71 156.575 156.575 S Intership, Port Operation, On Commercial YES YES
72 156.625 156.625 S Non-Commercial YES NO
73 156.675 156.675 S Port Operation, Vts YES YES
74 156.725 156.725 S Port Operation, Vts YES YES
77 156.875 156.875 S Intership, Port Operation YES NO
78 156.925 161.525 D Port Operation, Public Correspondence YES YES
79 156.975 161.575 D Port Operation, Public Correspondence YES YES
80 157.025 161.625 D Port Operation, Public Correspondence YES YES
81 157.075 161.675 D Port Operation, Public Correspondence YES YES
82 157.125 161.725 D Port Operation, Public Correspondence YES YES
83 157.175 161.775 D Port Operation, Public Correspondence YES YES
84 157.225 161.825 D Public Correspondence YES YES
85 157.275 161.875 D Public Correspondence NO YES
86 157.325 161.925 D Public Correspondence NO YES
87 157.375 161.975 D Public Correspondence NO YES
88 157.425 162.025 D Port Operation, Public Correspondence NO YES
DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ
DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG
Nous, GROUPE PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS, Route de Sète, BP 100 – 34540 Balaruc –
FRANCE,
Nosotros, GROUPE PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS, Route de Sète, BP 100 – 34540 Balaruc
– FRANCIA,
We, GROUPE PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS, Route de Sète, BP 100 – 34540 Balaruc –
FRANCE,
Wir, GROUPE PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS, Route de Sète, BP 100 – 34540 Balaruc –
FRANCE,
Déclarons, sous notre seule responsabilité que l’émetteur-récepteur de
radiocommunication VHF Marine,
Declaramos bajo nuestra propia responsabilidad que el emisor receptor de VHF para
radiocomunicaciones marítimas,
Declare, on our own responsibility that the Marine VHF radio-communication transceiver,
Erklären, auf eigene Verantwortung daß der Marine VHF Sender-Empfänger,
Marque / Marca /
Brand
/ Marke : PRESIDENT
Modèle / Modelo /
Model
/ Modell : PM-1200 WP
Fabriqué / Fabricado /
Manufactured
/ Hergestellt
en Chine / en China /
in China
/ in die China
est conforme aux exigences essentielles de la Directive 1999/5/CE (Article 3) transpo-
sées à la législation nationale, ainsi qu’aux Normes Européennes suivantes:
Es conforme a las exigencias esenciales de la Directiva 1999/5/CE ( Artículo 3 ) transpuesto
a la legislación nacional, así como a las Normas Europeas siguientes:
is in conformity with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/CE (Article 3) adapted
to the national law, as well as with the following European Standards:
in Konformität ist mit den wesentlichen Anforderungen der R & TTE Richtlinie 1999/5/CE (Artikel
3) auf die nationale Gesetzen umgestellt, wie mit den folgenden europäischen Normen:
EN 301 178 / EN 60215 / EN 60945
Balaruc, le / el /
the
/ den 16/01/2003
Jean-Gilbert MULLER
Directeur Général
Director General
General Manager
Geschäftsführer
Siège Social / Head Office France – Route de Sète
BP 100 – 34540 BALARUC
Site internet : http://www.president-electronics.com
0456/02-03
  • Page 1 1
  • Page 2 2
  • Page 3 3
  • Page 4 4
  • Page 5 5
  • Page 6 6
  • Page 7 7
  • Page 8 8
  • Page 9 9
  • Page 10 10
  • Page 11 11
  • Page 12 12
  • Page 13 13
  • Page 14 14
  • Page 15 15
  • Page 16 16
  • Page 17 17
  • Page 18 18
  • Page 19 19
  • Page 20 20
  • Page 21 21
  • Page 22 22
  • Page 23 23
  • Page 24 24
  • Page 25 25
  • Page 26 26
  • Page 27 27
  • Page 28 28
  • Page 29 29
  • Page 30 30
  • Page 31 31
  • Page 32 32
  • Page 33 33
  • Page 34 34
  • Page 35 35
  • Page 36 36
  • Page 37 37
  • Page 38 38
  • Page 39 39
  • Page 40 40
  • Page 41 41
  • Page 42 42
  • Page 43 43
  • Page 44 44
  • Page 45 45
  • Page 46 46
  • Page 47 47
  • Page 48 48

PRESIDENT PM-1200 WP Owner's manual

Type
Owner's manual
This manual is also suitable for

Ask a question and I''ll find the answer in the document

Finding information in a document is now easier with AI