Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 1 ATLANTIS Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 2 Three- Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants for three years, to the original retail owner, this Product excluding the NiMH battery pack to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. Uniden warrants for 12 months, to the original retail owner, the NiMH battery pack to be free from defects in material and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 36 months (12 months for the NiMH battery pack) after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Owner's Manual for this product. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the Owner's Manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76155 (800) 554-3988, 7AM to 5PM Central Time Monday through Friday Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 3 Controls and Indicators 1. Antenna 2. Belt Clip 3. PTT (Push to Talk) Key 4. Light/Lock Key 5. WX Mode/Weather Alert Button (WX ALERT) 6. USA/International/ Canadian Button (UIC) 7. Memory Button (MEM) 8. Microphone 9. Volume/Power Knob 10. Squelch Knob 11. LCD Display 12. Scan Button (Scan) 13. 16/9-Triple Watch Button (16/9 TRI) 14. Channel Up Button (v) 15. TX Power Button (1/5W) Invert Display 16. Channel Down Button (w) 17. Speaker 18. Battery Pack A. TX Indicator B. TX Power Indicator C. Channel Number Display D. Battery Indicator E. USA/International/ Canadian (US/INT/CAN) Channel Indicator F. Memory Indicator G. Triple Watch Indicator H. Weather Mode Indicator I. Weather Alert Indicator J. Lock Indicator K. Scan Indicator Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 4 Warning! The ATLANTIS is watertight only when both the antenna and the battery are properly attached. Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. Do not let children operate any transmitter-equipped radio equipment without proper supervision. Have your radio equipment serviced by a qualified technician. Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment with the antenna touching or close to the eyes, face, or exposed body parts. NiMH Battery Pack Warning This equipment contains a NiMH Battery Pack. The NiMH Battery Pack contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire. Do not short-circuit the Battery Pack. Do not charge the NiMH Battery Pack used in this equipment with any charger other than the one designed to charge this Battery Pack. Using another charger may damage the Battery Pack or cause the Battery Pack to explode. NiMH batteries must be disposed of properly. Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 5 Contents FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Support and Service . . . Maritime Radio Service Operation Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mounting the cradle holder . . . . . Attaching the Antenna . . . . . . . . . Attaching the Battery Pack . . . . . Attaching the Spacer . . . . . . . . . Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning on the Unit and Setting Squelch . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . One-touch Channel 16/9 . . . . . . . Triple Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitoring Weather Channels . . . Weather Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USA, International and Canadian Channels . . . . . . . Programming a Channel into Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting a Channel from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lighted Keys and Display . . . . . . Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reversible Channel Display . . . . . Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marine Channels - USA . . . . . . . . Marine Channels - International . . Marine Channels - Canada . . . . . . Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . .3 . .3 . .4 . .4 . .5 . .6 . .6 . .6 . .7 . .8 . .9 .10 .10 .11 .11 .12 .13 .14 .15 .15 .15 .16 .17 .18 .18 .18 .19 .20 .21 .22 .23 .24 .25 1 Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 6 FCC NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by Uniden. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a marine installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or the following measures: Consult the dealer or an experienced marine electronics technician for help. 2 Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 7 Introduction The ATLANTIS is a watertight, portable two-way VHF transceiver. It is compact, lightweight, rugged and fits easily in your hand, This handheld VHF marine radio will give you consistent, outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations.To insure that you get the most from the ATLANTIS' features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit. Features « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « Waterproof (JIS Level 4/CFR46) Triple Watch Mode Priority Channel Startup (Channel 16) Programmable Memory One-Touch Channel 16/9 10 Weather Channels N.O.A.A. Weather Alert Memory Scan USA, International and Canadian Channels The Cradle Holder Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack Alkaline Battery Pack (Batteries not included) Key Lock Backlit LCD and Keypad Reversible Channel Display Belt Clip Wrist Strap TX Power 1W/5W Cigarette Lighter Adapter 3 Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 8 Technical Support and Service Your Uniden dealer can provide you with sales assistance and information. If your marine radio does not perform properly, follow the troubleshooting tips in the back of this reference guide. For technical support contact Uniden Repair/Service department at 1-800-235-3874. The radio contains no user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized adjustment will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio operation. Be sure that a qualified technician service your radio equipment. Caution : Changes or modifications to this Product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product In any other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, can void your Authority to operate this product. Maritime Radio Service Operation This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that have restricted use in the United States. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the U.S. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and international waters. Operation in these frequencies without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. For frequencies/channels that are currently for use in the world see page 19 thru 21. Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC for any additional channel information. 4 Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 9 Included in this Package 5 Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 10 Getting Started Mounting the Cradle Holder 1. Mount the cradle holder to either a counter or wall. 2. Plug one end of the cigarette lighter adapter into the cigarette lighter jack and the other end into the charging jack on the battery pack of the radio in cradle holder. Attaching the Antenna Attach the antenna to the ATLANTIS. Be sure the antenna is firmly seated. 6 Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 11 Attaching the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery pack onto the bottom of the radio 2. Use a coin or screwdriver to turn the screw that connects the battery pack to the ATLANTIS. Be sure the battery pack fits tightly against the ATLANTIS' body. 7 Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 12 Attaching the spacer to the beltclip A spacer is included to be used with the optional Speaker/Microphone. The spacer must be affixed to the beltclip of your ATLANTIS radio. Remove the backing from the spacer and attach it to the upper part of the beltclip. Do not operate your ATLANTIS radio when using the optional Speaker/Microphone unless the spacer is properly affixed behind the beltclip. In order to reduce the likelihood of excessive radio frequency exposure, the spacer is provided for you to increase the distance between the radio antenna and the human body when operating the radio while attached to your belt. Additional steps should be taken to maintain a separation distance of at least 1 inch between the antenna and the human body. 8 Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 13 Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is powered by a specially designed NiMH battery pack or an Alkaline battery pack. (Alkaline batteries are not included.) Before operating the ATLANTIS, charge the NiMH battery pack for 15 hours without interruption the first time. 1. Place the ATLANTIS in the cradle holder. You can monitor incoming calls while the ATLANTIS is in the cradle holder. You can charge the battery pack alone or connected to the ATLANTIS. Periodically, the NiMH battery should be fully drained prior to recharging. 9 Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 14 Operation When you press any key (except PTT), a short tone sounds. When you turn on your ATLANTIS, it is automatically tuned to channel 16, the United States Coast Guard frequency for distress, safety, and calling. See the foldout in the front of the operating guide for button, knob, and key positions. Turning on the Unit and Setting Squelch 1. Before you turn on the unit, turn the Squelch knob fully counter clockwise. 2. Then, turn on the Unit by turning the Volume/Power knob clockwise until you hear a hissing sound. 3. Turn the Squel ...