Cobra Electronics MRF300 BLUETOOTH HANDSET User Manual H400 3b

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A1 EnglishOur Thanks to You andCustomer AssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroductionMARINE BBLLUUEETTOOOOTTHH®HANDSETMR F300 BTPrinted in China Part No. 480-463-P Version A Patent PendingOwner’s ManualNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®EnglishOur Thanks to You •Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine Bluetooth Handset.Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service.How Your CobraMarine Bluetooth Handset WorksThis handset allows use of mobile telephones (cell phones) afloat while protectingthem from potential damage in the marine environment.Bluetooth wireless technology allows voice and data transmission over shortdistances by means of a radio link. Using that technology, the Bluetooth handsetallows your cell phone to be turned on and stowed in a waterproof and protectedlocation on the vessel. Calls are then made and received using the Bluetoothhandset on deck or in the cockpit of your boat.Customer Assistance •Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:For Assistance in the U.S.A.Automated Help Desk English only.24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish.8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).Questions English and Spanish.Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).Technical Assistance English only.www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.Contact Your Local Dealer or Visit www.cobra.com.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceCustomer Assistance©2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, Illinois 60707 USAwww.cobra.comIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance10732 Cobra MR F300 Ecvr L2c gn.qxp 5/6/08 8:40 AM Page A1

IntroductionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance1Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Table of ContentsIntroductionOur Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1Handset Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 InstallationIncluded in this Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Operating Your HandsetGetting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Common MR F300 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Customizing the MR F300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Warranty and FCC NoticeWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Product ServiceMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceration CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNotice Caution Warningallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticensry IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance10732 Cobra MR F300 Ebody L4 mi.qxp 5/6/08 8:35 AM Page 1

5Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®InstallationIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceInstallationConnecting Power to the Bulkhead Connector CordYour Bluetooth handset is powered from your vessel’s 13.8 volt DC system (12 volt nominal). A fused power connection lead is provided at the opposite end from the bulkhead connector fitting.1. Attach the black wire to a negative ground.2. Attach the fused red power wire to the positive side of the vessel’s 12 volt DC power system.Connecting (Optional) to a Stereo System AUX InputTelephone conversations can be switched from the internal speaker in the Bluetooth handset to the speakers that are part of the boat’sstereo system.1. Connect the external stereo system to the handset connector cord with a 3.5 mm male stereo jack. This cable is not supplied but can be found at your local audio/visual store.USB ConnectorThe USB connector shown next to the external stereo jack is used to connect to a personal computer (PC) to reprogram or update the software in the Bluetooth handset. The latest software and update instructions can be found at www.cobra.com.Connecting to the Bulkhead Connector Cord RedBlack1Ampere Fuse3.5 mm Female JackUSB Male Type “A”44EnglishInstallationInstallation •Before using your Bluetooth handset, the bulkhead connector cord must be installed on your vessel and connected to a 12 volt DC power source.Installing the Bulkhead Connector CordChoose a convenient location for the connector near where the Bluetooth handsetwill be used. Keep in mind that the nine foot long coiled cord on the handset mustbe attached to the connector when the handset is to be used.1. Drill a hole through the bulkhead or dash in the chosen location 7/8 inches for athick dash or 5/8 inches for a thin dash.2. Install the components as shown in the diagram.If the dash is thin enough, the flange can be at the back surface of the dash and thethreads project out the front. If the dash is thick, the threaded part of the MaleBulkhead Connector will project through the Mounting Plate and the hole in the dashwill be big enough for the flange at the base of the threads to be right up behind theMounting Plate.Installing the Hanger Bracket1. Install the hanger bracket on a vertical surface near the bulkhead connector using the supplied stainless steel screws.InstallationIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceHanger BracketInstalling Bulkhead Connector Cord in a Thick DashBulkhead or DashMale BulkheadConnectorGasketMounting Plateand ScrewsNutDustCapInstalling Bulkhead Connector Cord in a Thin DashBulkhead or DashMale BulkheadConnectorGasketNutDustCap10732 Cobra MR F300 Ebody L4 mi.qxp 5/6/08 8:35 AM Page 4

6Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your HandsetIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Handset7Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®6EnglishGetting Started Common MR F300 FunctionsGetting Started •Refer to the foldout at the front of this manual to identify the various controls andindicators on your Bluetooth handset.Most button functions are activated by a momentary press, then release. In thosecases that call for “press and hold,” hold the button down for at least two secondsafter it is pressed. The PTT button is held down as long as you are speaking into the microphone.When using the handset, tones will sound to:■Indicate an error – three beeps.■Confirm an action – two beeps.■Confirm a single button press (except the PTT button) – one beep.You can turn the Key Tones Off if you want (see page 22). Try It OutUsing the Bluetooth handset is the most effective way to learn about it. Don’thesitate to explore functions and add entries to see how they work. Do not beconcerned if you make mistakes. They can all be undone in Edit mode. Or you can reset the unit to the original factorydefault condition by turning the unit On while holding down the left two Function buttons.Common MR F300 Functions •The following procedures define common operating functions of the handset.Power On/OffPress the Power button at the top of the handset for two seconds to turn it Onor Off.The first time you turn On the CobraMarine Bluetooth handset you will see amessage that the unit is ready for pairing with a cell phone. The message alsoprovides a password. If you do not want to pair a device right away, press theEscape button to go to Standby mode.When the unit is subsequently turned On, it will search for the currently selectedBluetooth device and go to Standby mode.Mode/VOXThis button serves two functions:■To change the mode of operation between the Bluetooth handset and your cell phone itself.■Toswitch voice activation of the microphone between On and Off. Turn VOX On if you want to operate in a hands-free mode similar to a Bluetooth handset.ModeNormal operation of the CobraMarine Bluetooth handset uses its internalmicrophone and speaker to conduct conversations during a call. However,there may be times you want to suspend the Bluetooth pairing and continue part or all of the call on your cell phone itself. To Change Between Handset and Cell Phone Modes:1. Press the Mode/VOX button to switch the call to your cell phone.2. Talk and listen to your cell phone in the usual way.The handset will be inactive.3. Press the Mode/VOX button to restore operation to the handset.4. Talk and listen to the call on the Bluetooth handset.o Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeonsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNOTICEResetting the unit will clear ALL Bluetooth device pairings as well as theCall Log, Phonebook and Bluetooth device list.10732 Cobra MR F300 Ebody L4 mi.qxp 5/6/08 8:35 AM Page 6

89Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Common MR F300 FunctionsPush to Talk (PTT)This button serves two functions:■To activate the handset microphone during a call when VOX is Off. This is similarto the action of such a button on a CobraMarine VHF or a CB radio.■To activate the handset microphone for a PA announcement, the unit must be inStandby and be connected to the stereo’s AUX input with the stereo in AUX mode.ToActivate the Handset Microphone During a Call:1. After placing or accepting a call, press the PTT button and talk into the handsetmicrophone.To Make a PA Announcement:1. When the unit is in Standby mode, press the PTT button and talk into themicrophone.NOTEBefore a PA announcement can be made:■The PA function must be turned ON from the settings menu.■The F300 must be connected to the stereo system AUX input.■The stereo must be in AUX mode with the stereo’s volume adjusted.Green Phone ButtonThis button acts just like the green phone button on a cell phone. Pressing thebutton answers an incoming call and initiates dialing an outbound call after thenumber has been entered or selected.In Standby mode, this button is a shortcut to the Call Log where a number can beselected to call.Red Phone ButtonThis button acts just like the red phone button on a cell phone. Pressing the buttonends an active call.In modes other than an active call, it either backs up one step or returns to Standby.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Handset8EnglishCommon MR F300 FunctionsVOXThe VOX function converts the handset microphone’s pickup of your voice frombeing controlled by the PTT button to being activated by your voice. When VOXis On, the PTT button does not need to be pushed to transmit your voice and you can just speak into the microphone.When VOX is Off, you need to push the PTT button while speaking.To Change Between VOX On and Off:1. Press and hold the Mode/VOX button for two seconds while a call is in progress.NOTEWhen the VOX function is On in noisy environments, the caller connected to the F300 might hear some of your background noise. Back Light/LockThis button serves two functions:■To turn the display back light On and Off.■To lock and unlock most of the buttons on the handset.Back LightAlight is provided behind the LCD screen to improve visibility of the informationprovided there. However, you can turn the light On or Off at will.To Turn the Back Light On or Off:1. Press the Back Light/Lock button.LockThe Lock function disables the operation of all buttons except PTT,Back Light/Lockand Power buttons. When Lock is On, accidental presses of any of the other buttonsare ignored by the unit. A call can be continued if it was started before Lock wasturned On, but new calls cannot be made or answered when Lock is On.To Turn Lock On or Off:1. Press and hold for two seconds the Back Light/Lock button.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your HandsetIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance10732 Cobra MR F300 Ebody L4 mi.qxp 5/6/08 8:35 AM Page 8

11Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®English10Common MR F300 FunctionsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Handset OperationIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your HandsetHome ButtonPressing this button enables you to return the handset to Standby mode from anyother mode. If a call is in progress, it will be ended with use of this button.Voice Dialing / Last Number RedialThis button serves two functions:■To enable voice dialing.■To redial the last number dialed from the handset.Voice DialingYou can activate your cell phone's voice dialing feature from Standby mode.To Voice Dial A Number:1. Press and release the Voice Dialing / Last Number Redial button.2. Say the name or phone number command following the audio prompt.The display screen will show the progress of dialing and connecting the call.NOTEYour cell phone must have voice dialing enabled and voice commandsrecorded to use this feature with the F300.ToRedial The Last Number Dialed:1. Press and hold for two seconds the Voice Dialing / Last Number Redial button.The display screen will show the progress of dialing and connecting the call.Function ButtonsThe Function buttons provide different utilities to different modes of handsetoperation. In any mode, the active functions are shown directly above the buttons on the display screen as shown in this Standby display.In this example, pressing the second button from the left will display the Menu.Operation •Once the CobraMarine Bluetooth handset has been paired with a cell phone,incoming calls can be answered and outgoing calls can be made. StandbyWhile waiting to receive or make a call, the handset will be in Standby mode.The upper part of the screen shows the Waiting For A Callicon and the cell phone signal strength.The Function buttons (from left to right) will activate displayof the Volume screen, the Menu screen, the Call Log screenand the Phonebook screen.The Up and Down Arrow buttons will also adjust handsetspeaker volume directly while in Standby or during a call.Incoming CallWhen the active paired cell phone receives a call, the ring tone will sound and it willbe announced on the handset screen.RingingThe call can be answered by pressing either the AnswerFunction button or the Green Phone button.If the Ignore Function button is pressed, the call will not be accepted, but will be recorded in the Call Log.Answered CallAfter answering a call, the screen will show the connectionand elapsed time of the call.The Mute Function button will disable the microphone, but allow you to continue to hear the calling person. To end the call and return to Standby mode, press either the End Function button or the Red Phone button.Caller information like name and number of the incomingcaller will only be shown if it is available on your networkand/or device.VOLMENULOGCONTPAIRED TOXXXFunctionsCONNECTEDBILLANDERSON+1 555 566 1234MUTEENDAnswered Call DisplayINCOMING CALLBILLANDERSON+1 555 566 1234ANSWERIGNOREIncoming Call DisplayVOLMENULOGCONTPAIRED TOXXXStandby ModeFunction NamesFunction ButtonsIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance10732 Cobra MR F300 Ebody L4 mi.qxp 5/6/08 8:35 AM Page 10

13Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®English12OperationIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Handset OperationIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your HandsetCall WaitingWhen a second call rings during an active call, it will be announced on the handset screen. To Answer the Waiting Call:1. Press the Answer Function button. The waiting call will become active, the first call will be put on hold, and the Answer Function button will be converted to the Swap Function.You can swap back and forth between calls with repeatedpresses of the Answer/Swap Function button.Outgoing CallOutgoing calls can be initiated in three ways:■By selecting a Phonebook entry.■By selecting a Call Log entry.■By dialing the number using handset Function buttons.PhonebookAfter adding a number to your Phonebook,you can go to the Phonebook and selectit from the available numbers to be dialed.To access a number in the Phonebook,press the Menu Function button in Standbymode, then select the Phonebook mode to arrive at the screen shown.To Select and Dial a Number:1. Use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to shift up anddown the list of entries displaying up to four items at a time.2. Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to scroll the pointerat the left of the screen to the desired entry.3. Press the Green Phone button to call the number.Call LogUp to 50 of the most recent incoming and outgoing calls are recorded in the handsetCall Log.These can be used to select and dial a number.To access a number in the Call Log,press the Menu Function button in Standbymode, then select the Call Log mode to arrive at the screen shown. To Select and Dial a Number:1. Use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to shift up and down the list of entries displaying up to four items at a time.2. Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to scroll the pointerat the left of the screen to the desired entry.3. Press the Green Phone button to call the number.NOTEWhile in Call Log mode, you can see details of theselected entry by pressing the View Function buttonor Enter button. The call details include:■Name (if available) ■Phone number■Call duration ■Date of call■Time call endedDial NumberTo enter a number you want to dial, press the Menu Function button in Standbymode, then select the Dial By Number mode to arrive at the screen shown.To Enter a Number to be Dialed:1. Press and release the Function button under the first digitof the phone number until the correct number appearsabove the flashing cursor.2. Wait for the cursor to shift to the right or press either the Enter or PTT buttons to shift the cursor.3. Enter the second digit of the phone number as in step 1.4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the complete number has been entered.5. Press the Green Phone button to call the number.NOTEThe number will appear on the screen without dashesor other separators.BILLANDERSON1 555 588 2300JANE DOEVIEWPG123CALL LOGPGCall LogSelect and Dial a NumberBILLANDERSON1 555 588V2300JOHN DOEEDITPG PG123PHONEBOOKNEWPhonebook Select and Dial a NumberIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceINCOMING CALLBILLANDERSON+1 555 566 1234ANSWERIGNORECall Waiting DisplayENTER NUMBER_12 345 678 90+ * #Dialing a NumberIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance10732 Cobra MR F300 Ebody L4 mi.qxp 5/6/08 8:35 AM Page 12

Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction15Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Product FeaturesEnglishProduct FeaturesIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction14OperationIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your HandsetBluetooth Phone Setup and SwitchingThe CobraMarine Bluetooth handset can be paired with only one device at a time.However, it can store pairing information on up to eight different devices.To Begin Phone Setup or To Switch To Pair With aDifferent Device:1. Press the Menu button in Standby mode, then select the Settings mode to arrive at the screen shown.2. At this screen, use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to move the pointer to the desired function. Then pressthe Enter button to select the function and advance to its screen.NewNew can be used to add a device to those already paired or to pair a device if you did not do so at the initial Power On of the F300.To Add a New Cell Phone: 1. Select New on the Phone Setup screen to advance to the screen shown.2. Follow the cell phone’sinstructions to search for available pairing with another Bluetooth device.3. Wait for the pairing process to complete.You will then see a confirmation of successful pairing or a notice to tryagain if pairing did not occur.The newly paired cell phone will become the active one that is used for calls until you Switch to another.DeleteDelete is used to remove the pairing information for a device from the handset memory.ToDelete a Cell Phone:1. Select Delete on the Phone Setup screen to advance tothe screen shown.2. Use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to shift up anddown the list of entries three items at a time.3. Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to scroll the pointerat the left to the screen to the desired entry.4. Press the Delete Function button to remove the devicefrom the list.OperationIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your HandsetDisableDisable prevents pairing with a device, but does not remove it from the list or its pairing data from the handset memory.ToDisable a Cell Phone:1. Select Disable on the Phone Setup screen to advance to the screen shown.2. Use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to shift upand down the list of entries three items at a time.3. Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to scroll the pointer at the left to the screen to the desired entry.4. Press the XFunction button to disable an available device or to enable a disabled device.An Xat the right of an entry indicates that it is in disabled status.SwitchThe Switch function allows you to select which device will be used for calls from the list of those available.ToSwitch From One Active Cell Phone to Another:1. Select Switch on the Phone Setup screen to advance to the screen shown.2. Use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to shift up and down the list of entries three items at a time.3. Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to scroll the pointerat the left of the screen to the cell phone which you wantto make active.4. Press the Enter button to begin the process of re-pairingto the selected device.You will see the hourglass waiting icon, then a confirmationof successful pairing to the selected device or a notice to try again if pairing did not occur.NEWDELETEDISABLESWITCHPHONE SETUPBluetooth SetupF300READY FORPAIRING TO YOURPHONE.PASSWORD IS 0000TIME REMAINING 3:00MINAdd a New Cell PhoneBILLANDERSONJANE DOEWIFESPHONEDELEXITPGPGDELETEDelete a Cell PhoneBILLANDERSONXJANEDOEWIFESPHONE XXEXITPGPGDISABLEDisable a Cell PhoneBILLANDERSONXJANE DOEWIFESPHONE XDELEXITPG PGSWITCHSwitch From One Active Cell Phone to Another10732 Cobra MR F300 Ebody L4 mi.qxp 5/6/08 8:35 AM Page 14

Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction17Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction16Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Handset Customizing the MR F300Phonebook EntriesThe Operation section described using a Phonebook entry to dial an outgoing call.Up to 50 names and numbers can be stored in the Phonebook.To Enter a New Name and Phone Number1. Select Phonebook from the Menu function and scroll the pointer down to Add New at the bottom of the list to arrive at the screen shown.2. Press the Enter or New Function button to advance to the Phonebook Edit mode.3. Press the Up or Down Arrow button to scroll thealphanumeric list to the first character of the Name.NOTEThe list consists of the letters A to Z followed by thenumbers 0 to 9 followed by +, “space,” *, and # and it will wrap around from # to A.NOTEIf only a number (without a name) is to be entered, at step 3, press the Right Arrow Function button untilthe cursor moves to the first character of the Numberand jump to step 7.4. When the first character appears above the cursor, pressthe Enter or PTT button to save the character and movethe blinking cursor to the right.5. Repeat step 7 until the entire name has been entered.6. Press the Right Arrow Function button until the cursormoves to the first character of the Number.7. Enter the phone number in the same fashion as the name.8. Press the Save Function button to save the entry and goback to the Phonebook function.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNAME :NUMBER: +SAVEDEL_Enter a New Name and Phone Number+1 555 588 2300JANE DOEADD NEWEXITEDIT4950PG PGNEWAdd New Customizing the MR F300 •Your CobraMarine Bluetooth handset allows you to customize its operation to matchyour preferences. Features you can adjust have the following defaults when the unitis new or after a reset:MenuThe customizable features on your handset are reached from the Menu mode.To begin customizing your handset, press the Menu Functionbutton in Standby mode to arrive at the screen shown.The Menu options list appears on the screen three entries at a time. The complete list is:■Phonebook ■Call Log■Dial By Number ■PAOutput■Bluetooth Phone Setup ■Settings■ExitYou can scroll through the list one entry at a time by use ofthe Up and Down Arrow buttons or the right two Functionbuttons. You can also scroll a page at a time by using eitherof the left two Function buttons.Once the pointer at the left of the screen is positioned at theoption you want, press the Enter button to select it andadvance to its screen.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Handset Customizing the MR F300PHONEBOOKCALL LOGDIAL BY NUMBERMOREMENUMenu – TopBLUETOOTH PHONE SETUPSETTINGSEXITBACKMenu – Bottom■VOX –Off■PA Output –Off■Display Brightness –medium■Ring Tone – #1■Call Log –cleared■BT Device List –cleared■Display Contrast – 10■Button Tones –On■Phonebook –cleared■Volume –50%■Auto Dim –Off■BT Region –USA - EUROPE10732 Cobra MR F300 Ebody L4 mi.qxp 5/6/08 8:35 AM Page 16

Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction19Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction18Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Handset Customizing the MR F300To Adjust the Volume of the Auxiliary Stereo Output:1. Press the VOL Function button at the PA Output On/Offscreen to arrive at the screen shown.2. Press the Up or Down Arrow buttons or the Up or DownFunction buttons to adjust the speaker volume. The bargraph will show the level you have set.3. Press the Enter or Save Function button to save thevolume setting and return to Menu function.SettingsThe Settings option on the Menu provides access to the remaining functions neededto customize your handset.To access these functions, select the Settings option fromthe Menu to arrive at the screen shown.The Settings options list appears on the screen three entriesat a time. The complete list is:■Volume ■Display■VOX ■Ring Tones■Button Tones ■BT Region■ExitOnce the pointer at the left of the screen is positioned at theoption you want, press the Enter button to select it andadvance to its screen.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceVOL ON OFFPA OFFEnable Use of Auxiliary SpeakersDOWN UPSAVEVOLUME ADJUSTAdjust Volume of Auxiliary SpeakersNOTEIf corrections are needed before saving the entry, press the Left or RightArrow Function button to move the cursor to the character that is to bechanged and press the Del Function button to remove that character. Then scroll the list to select the correct character.NOTEA“double click” on the Del Function button will remove the entire entry and return the cursor to the initial position after Name.To Edit an Existing Name or Phone Number:1. Select Phonebook from the Menu function, scroll down toname or number to be edited and press the Edit Functionbutton to arrive at the screen shown.2. Use the Right and Left Arrow Function buttons to movethe cursor to the character(s) to be changed and proceedas described for making corrections when entering a newname or number.3. Press the Save Function button to save the changes ordeletion and go back to the Phonebook function.PAOutputIf, during installation, you have connected the CobraMarine Bluetooth handsetconnection cable to your vessel’sstereo AUX input, you can allow the handset to be used as a public address microphone.To Enable Use of Auxiliary Speakers:1. Select PA Output from the Menu function to arrive at the screen shown.2. Press the On or Off Function button to toggle between On and Off condition.NOTEWhen PA Output is enabled, the VOX function will bedisabled so that handset microphone audio will pass to the auxiliaryspeakers only when the PTT button is pressed. Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Handset Customizing the MR F300Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceNAME : BILL ANDERSONNUMBER: +1 555 566 1234SAVEDELPhonebook EditVOLUMEDISPLAYVOXMORESETTINGSSettings Menu – TopBACKKEY TONESBT REGION SETEXITSETTINGSSettings Menu – Bottom10732 Cobra MR F300 Ebody L4 mi.qxp 5/6/08 8:35 AM Page 18

Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction21Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction20Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Handset Customizing the MR F300VolumeThis volume adjustment can be performed on the internal speaker in the handseteither from Standby mode or during a call.To Adjust the Handset Volume:1. Select Volume from the Settings function to arrive at thescreen shown.2. Press the Up or Down Arrow buttons or the Up or DownFunction buttons to adjust the speaker volume. The bargraph will show the level you have set.3. Press the Enter or Save Function button to save thevolume setting and return to Settings function.DisplayThe Display function adjusts the lighting of the LCD screen and includes threeseparate adjustments: Brightness, Contrast and Auto Dim.Toaccess these functions, select the Display option fromSettings mode to arrive at the screen shown.You can scroll the list using the Up and Down Arrowbuttons.Once the pointer at the left of the screen is positioned at theoption you want, press the Enter or PTT button to select itand advance to its screen.ToAdjust the Screen Brightness:1. Select Brightness from the Display mode to advance tothe screen shown.2. Press the Up or Down Arrow or Up or Down Functionbutton to step through the available settings of High,Medium, Low,Night and Off.3. At the desired setting, press the Enter or Save Functionbutton to save the setting and return to Display function.DOWN UP SAVEVOLUME ADJUSTAdjust Handset VolumeSAVEBRIGHTNESSHIGHAdjust Screen BrightnessIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Handset Customizing the MR F300BRIGHTNESSCONTRASTAUTO DIMDISPLAYDisplay SettingsTo Adjust the Screen Contrast1. Select Contrast from the Display mode to advance to thescreen shown.2. Press the Up or Down Arrow or Up or Down Functionbutton to step through the available settings. The range isfrom a minimum at 0 to a maximum at 16.3. At the desired setting, press the Enter or Save Functionbutton to save the setting and return to Display function.To Set Auto Dim On or Off1. Select Auto Dim from the Display mode to advance to the screen shown.2. Press the Off or On Function button to select the desired condition.3. Press the Enter button to save the setting and return to Display mode.NOTEWhen Auto Dim is set to On, the LCD screen backlightwill be turned Off after 15 seconds if no button ispressed. It will be turned On for 15 seconds followingany button press except PTT.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceSAVECONTRAST8Adjust Screen ContrastAUTO DIMONOFFOFFAdjust Auto DimVOXONOFFOFFVOXSettingVOXThe VOX function can be turned On or Off directly with the Mode/VOX button asdescribed on page 8 or from the Menu.ToSet VOX On or Off from the Menu:1. Select VOX from Settings mode to advance to the screen shown.2. Press the Off or On Function button to select the desiredcondition. 3. Press the Enter button to save the setting and return to Settings mode.NOTEThe VOX On or Off setting will be retained when theunit is turned Off.Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistance10732 Cobra MR F300 Ebody L4 mi.qxp 5/6/08 8:35 AM Page 20

Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction23Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction22Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceWarranty and FCC Notice Warranty and FCC NoticeRing TonesTen different ring tones are available from which to choose.To Select a Ring Tone:1. Select Ring Tones from Settings mode to advance to the screen shown.2. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to scrollthrough the tones from 01 to 10.3. Press the Play Function button to hear the selected tone.4. Press the Enter or Save Function button to save the tone and return to Settings mode.Key TonesKey tones confirm button presses for all but the PTT button.To Set Key Tones On or Off:1. Select Key Tones from Settings mode to advance to the screen shown.2. Press the Off or On Function button to select the desired condition. 3. Press the Enter or PTT button to save the setting and return to Settings mode.Bluetooth RegionDifferent parts of the world use different sets of radio frequencies for Bluetoothpairing. You can select from four regions for handset operation: (1) USA - Europe,(2) France, (3) Spain and (4) Japan. Most users will not need to change these settings.To Select A Bluetooth Region:1. Select BT Region from the Settings function to arrive at the screen shown.2. Press the Up or Down Arrow buttons or the Up or DownFunction buttons to scroll through the list.3. Once the pointer at the left of the screen is positioned at the region you want, press the Enter,PTT or SaveFunction button to save the setting.RING TONE SELECTR 01PLAYSAVESelect a Ring ToneKEY TONESONOFFONSet Key TonesUSE - EUROPEFRANCESPAINSAVE*BT REGION SETSetting BT RegionIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceOperating Your Handset Customizing the MR F300Limited 1-Year Warranty •For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine Bluetooth handset, and thecomponent parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a periodof One (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforcedby the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is used within the U.S.A. Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective handsets, products orcomponent parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied byproof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt. You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warrantyservice, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired orreplaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may alsohave other rights which may varyfrom state to state.Exclusions:This limited warranty does not apply:1. To any product damaged by accident.2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product, or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs.3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particularpurpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable forany incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damagesresulting from loss of use or cost of installation. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do notallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the abovelimitations may not apply to you.For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.A.Please contact your local dealer for warranty information or visit www.cobra.com.10732 Cobra MR F300 Ebody L4 mi.qxp 5/6/08 8:35 AM Page 22

EnglishIntro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceIntroduction24Intro Operation CustomerAssistanceWarrantyNoticeMain IconsSecondary IconsCaution WarningInstallation CustomerAssistanceProduct ServiceMaintenance and Product ServiceMaintenance •Very little maintenance is required to keep your CobraMarine Bluetooth handset in goodoperating condition:■Keep the handset clean by wiping with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use solventsor harsh or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the case or scratch the LCD screen.■If the handset is exposed to salt water, wipe with a soft, moist cloth at least once a day toprevent buildup of salt deposits, which could interfere with button operation.■Todetermine the software version in your handset, press and hold the PTT buttonwhile turning On the power. The version number will show on the LCD screen for five seconds, then proceed to normal startup.■The USB connector on the bulkhead connector cord can be used to update thesoftware for your handset using a personal computer. Go to Cobra’s websitewww.cobra.com to find the latest software version and follow the instructions there.Product Service •For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts aremissing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the store.If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sending the product.This will ensure the fastest turnaround time on any repair. If Cobra asks that the product be sentto its factory, the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned:1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanicalreproduction or carbon of a sales receipt. Make sure the date of purchase and productmodel number are clearly readable. If the originals are sent, they cannot be returned.2. Send the entire product.3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the product. Include a typed or clearlyprinted name and address of where the product is to be returned, with phone number(required for shipment).4. Pack the product securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the originalpacking material.5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service(UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.6. If the product is in warranty, upon receipt of the product, it will either be repaired orexchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 – 4 weeks beforecontacting Cobra for status. If the product is out of warranty, a letter will automaticallybe sent with information as to the repair charge or replacement charge.For any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.10732 Cobra MR F300 Ebody L4 mi.qxp 5/6/08 8:35 AM Page 24

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