makita DMR110N Job Site Radio Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Makita

Table of Contents

makita DMR110N Job Site Radio
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL VIEW
FEATURES
SYMBOLS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE
OPERATING TIME
INSTALLATION
Installing or removing Cluster battery cartridge
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Installing the soft bended rod antenna
Using supplied AC power adaptor
OPERATION
AUXILIARY INPUT SOCKET
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
References
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makita DMR110N Job Site Radio

EXPLANATION OF GENERAL VIEW

Power button
Band button
Advanced setting button
Info button
Preset button
Auto tune button
Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob
DC IN socket
AUX-IN socket
LCD display
Soft bent rod antenna
Handle
Battery compartment cover (covering battery cartridge)
Speaker
Battery compartment locker
Micro USB port for software upgrade
Battery compartment (for LXT battery)
Battery compartment (for cluster battery)
Battery compartment (for CXT battery)

FEATURES

FM/DAB or DAB+
Large LCD display with illumination
Manual/Preset/Scan tuning
Rotary tuning and volume control
5 preset stations for each band
Micro USB port for software upgrade
Stereo speaker for rich sound performance
Ultra-rugged design
Water resistant to IP64
Powered by both Makita battery pack and supplied power adaptor

SYMBOLS

The following show the symbols used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

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Only for EU countries. Due to the presence of hazardous components in the equipment, waste electrical and electronic equipment, accumulators and batteries may have a negative impact on the environment and human health. Do not dispose of electrical and electronic appliances or batteries with household waste! In accordance with the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and on accumulators and batteries and waste accumulators and batteries, as well as their adaptation to national law, waste electrical equipment, batteries, and accumulators should be stored separately and delivered to a separate collection point for municipal waste, operating in accordance with the regulations on environmental protection. This is indicated by the symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

Read this instruction manual and the charger instruction manual carefully before use.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Battery-operated radio with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.
Use battery-operated radio only with specifically designated battery packs. The use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts the eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, and it shall remain readily operable.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, EXPLOSION, or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause an explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the BATTERY and increase the risk of fire.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE

Before using the battery cartridge read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using the battery.
Do not disassemble the battery cartridge.
If the operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of overheating, possible burns, and even an explosion.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with clear water and seek medical attention right away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material.
Avoid storing battery cartridges in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
Do not expose the battery cartridge to water or rain. A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns, and even a breakdown.
Do not store and use the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50°C (122°F).
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery cartridge, or hit a hard object to the battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a fire, excessive heat, or explosion.
Do not use a damaged battery.
To avoid risk, the manual for replaceable the battery should be read before use. And the max discharging current of the battery should be greater than or equal to 8A.
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
When disposing of the battery cartridge, remove it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place. Follow your local regulations relating to the disposal of batteries.
Use the batteries only with the products specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant products may result in a fire, excessive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the battery must be removed from the tool.
During and after use, the battery cartridge may take on heat which can cause burns or low-temperature burns.
Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
Do not allow chips, dust, or soil to be stuck into the terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery cartridge. It may result in poor performance or breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
Unless the tool supports the use of near high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use the battery cartridge near high-voltage electrical power lines. It may result in a malfunction or breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
Keep the battery away from children.

CAUTION:

The danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires personal injury, and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger.

Tips for maintaining maximum battery life

Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge. Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
Charge the battery cartridge at room temperature at 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
When not using the battery cartridge, remove it from the tool or the charger.
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a long period (more than six months).

OPERATING TIME

The following tables indicate the operating time with a fully charged battery.

Battery capacity

| Battery cartridge voltage| At speaker output = 50 mW + 50 mW

Unit: Hour (Approximately)

---|---|---
10.8V – 12V max| 14.4V| 18V

1.3Ah

| BL1013 BL1014| | |

7.0

1.5Ah

| BL1016| | | 8.0
| BL1415N| | 7.0
| | BL1815N| 8.0

2.0Ah

| BL1021B| | | 10.0
| | BL1820B| 10.0

3.0Ah

| | BL1430B| | 12.0
| | BL1830B| 14.0

4.0Ah

| BL1041B| | | 21.0
| BL1440| | 19.0
| | BL1840B| 20.0
5.0Ah| | | BL1850B| 26.0

6.0Ah

| | BL1460B| | 25.0
| | BL1860B| 32.0

Cluster battery
Slide battery

WARNING:

Only use the battery cartridges listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges may cause injury and/or fire.

Note:

The table regarding the battery operating time above is for reference. The actual operating time may differ with the type of the battery, charging condition, or usage environment.
Some of the battery cartridges listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.
The operating time is based on the operation in DAB/DAB+ on a single charge.

INSTALLATION

Installing or removing the Slide battery cartridge

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CAUTION:
Always switch off the radio before removing the battery cartridge.

Always switch off the tool before installing or removing the battery cartridge.
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing the battery cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click.
If you can see the red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely. Install it fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the radio, causing injury to you or someone around you.
Do not use force when installing the battery cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the radio while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge or pressing the buttons on both sides of the cartridge.
Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening or closing the battery cover. Return the battery compartment locker to the original position. Reduced power, distortion, and a “stuttering sound” are signs that the battery needs to be replaced.
Note:
The battery pack can’t be charged via the supplied AC power adaptor.

Installing or removing Cluster battery cartridge

CAUTION:
Always switch off the radio before removing the battery cartridge.

To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place.
To remove the battery cartridge, take the battery out of the terminal while pressing the buttons on the side of the cartridge. Return the battery compartment locker to the original position. Reduced power, distortion, and a “stuttering sound” are signs that the battery needs to be replaced.

Note:
The battery pack can’t be charged via the supplied AC power adaptor.

Indicating the remaining battery capacity

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Indicator lamps 2. Check button Only for slide battery cartridges with the indicator
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light

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Note:

Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity.
The first (far left) indicator lamp will brink when the battery protection system works. (For LXT battery cartridges only)

Installing the soft bended rod antenna

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Install the soft bent rod antenna as shown in the figure.

Note:
There is a click in the battery compartment designed to store the removed antenna

Using supplied AC power adaptor

Remove the rubber protector and insert the adaptor plug into the DC IN socket on the front side of the radio. Plug the adaptor into a standard mains socket outlet. Whenever the adaptor is used, the battery pack is automatically disconnected. The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the main supply when not in use.

OPERATION

This radio has three tuning methods- Scan tuning, Manual tuning and Memory presets recall.

Selecting a station – DAB

Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
Select the DAB mode by pressing the Band button.
Press the Advanced setting button and rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until “Station List” is flashing on the screen. Press the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to enter the list of the stations.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to scroll through the list of available stations. Press the knob to select the station.
Adjust the desired volume by rotating the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob.

Display modes – DAB

Your radio has a range of display options in the DAB mode: Press the Info button to cycle through the various options shown in the following letters (a. to g.).

Station name Indicates the station name being listened to.
Program type Indicates the type of station being listened to. E.g. Pop, Classics, News, etc.
Multiplex name Indicates the name of the DAB multiplex to which the current station belongs.
Time & date Indicates the current time and date.
Frequency and channel Indicates the frequency and channel number for the currently tuned DAB station.
Bit rate/Audio type Indicates the digital audio bit rate and audio type for the currently tuned DAB station.
Signal strength Indicates the signal strength for the currently tuned DAB station.

Finding new stations – DAB

From time to time, new DAB radio stations may become available. Or you may have moved to a different part of the country. In this case, you may need to activate your radio to scan for new stations. To allow the radio to find the available stations, it is recommended to carry out a full scan of the entire DAB Band III frequencies.

Press the Auto tune button.
Your radio will perform a full scan of the DAB frequencies. As new stations are found, the station a counter on the left side of the display will increase and stations will be added to the list.

Manual tuning – DAB

Manual tuning allows you to tune your radio to a particular DAB frequency in Band III. This function can also be used to assist the positioning of the antenna or the radio so as to optimize reception for a specific channel or frequency.

Press the Advanced setting button and rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until “Manual Tune” is shown on the display. Press the Volume/Tuning Control/Select the knob to enter the manual tuning mode.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to select the desired DAB channel. Press Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to confirm the chosen frequency

Station order setup – DAB

Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The station order settings are alphanumeric, ensemble, and valid station.

Press the Advanced setting button.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until “Station order” appears on the display, then press the Volume/Tuning Control/Select the knob to enter the setting.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to select the following options and press the knob to confirm the setting.

Alphanumeric Sorts the station list alpha-numerically 0…9 A…Z. Ensemble Organizes the station list by DAB multiplex. Valid Shows only those stations for which a a signal can be found.
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) – DAB

DRC feature can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment by reducing the dynamic range of the audio signal. There are three levels of compression: DRC 0 No compression applied. DRC 1/2 Medium compression applied. DRC 1 Maximum compression applied.

Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
Press the Band button to select the DAB band.
Press the Advanced setting button and rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until “DRC Value” shown on the display. Then press the Volume/Tuning Control/Select the knob to enter the setting. The display will show the current DRC value.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to select desired DRC setting.
Press the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to confirm the setting.

Scan Tuning – FM

Press the Power button to turn on the radio.
Select the desired waveband by pressing the Band button. Make sure the soft bent rod antenna has been well placed for the best FM reception. Try to avoid operating the radio next to a computer screen and other equipment which will cause interference to the radio.
Press the Auto tune button and the radio will search and stop automatically when it finds a radio station. The radio will continue searching for the next available station unless the operator presses the Auto tune button to stop the scanning.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to get the desired sound level. The LCD display will show sound level changes.
Note:
In order to use the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to find your desired station, press and hold the Volume/ Tuning Control/Select the knob to switch to the tuning control mode.
To turn off the radio, press the Power button.

FM scan zone

When using FM mode, your radio can be set to scan either local stations or to scan all stations including distant radio stations

Manual Tuning – FM

Press the Power button to turn on the radio.
Press the Band button to select the desired waveband. Adjust the antenna as described above.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob will change the frequency in the following increment: FM: 0.05 or 0.1MHz.
Note: In order to use the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to find your desired station, press and hold the Volume/Tuning Control/Select the knob to switch to the tuning control mode.
Keep rotating the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until the desired frequency is shown on the display.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to get the desired sound level.
To turn off the radio, press the Power button.

Display modes – FM

Your radio has a range of display options for FM radio mode: Repeat pressing the Info button to cycle through the different options

Program statio Indicates the name of the station being listened to.
Radio text Indicates text messages such as new items, etc.
Program type Indicates the type of station being listened to such as Pop, Classic, News, etc.
Time & date Indicates the current time and date.
Frequency Indicates the frequency of the FM signal.

Storing stations in preset memories (DAB and FM)
There are 5 memory presets for each waveband.

Press the Power button to turn on the radio.
Tune to the desired station using one of the methods previously described.
Press and hold the desired preset button until the preset number is shown on the display, for example, “P2 Saved”. The station is then stored in the selected Preset button.
Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets.
Stations stored in the preset memories can be overwritten by following the procedures described above

Recall stations from the preset memories (DAB and FM)

Press the Power button to turn on the radio.
Press the Band button to select your desired waveband.
Press the desired Preset button momentarily. The preset number and station frequency will appear in the display.

Language options

There are eight language options available on the radio: English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, and Polish.

Press the Advanced setting button.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until “Language” is shown on the display. Press the Volume/ Tuning Control/Select knob to enter the setting.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to
choose your desired language. Press the Volume/ Tuning Control/Select knob to confirm your setting.

Brightness control
The backlight of the display can be adjusted.

Press the Advanced setting button.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until “Backlight” is shown on the display. Press the Volume/ Tuning Control/Select knob to enter the setting.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to choose to enable or disable the backlight function, then press the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to confirm the setting.

System reset
If your radio fails to work correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete, carry out the following procedure.

Press the Advanced setting button.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until “Factory Reset” is shown on the display. Press the Volume/Tuning Control/Select the knob to enter the setting.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to choose “Yes”. Press the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob to confirm the setting and a full reset will be performed.

Software version

Press the Advanced setting button.
Rotate the Volume/Tuning Control/Select knob until

“SW Version” is shown on the display. Press the Volume/ Tuning Control/Select knob to view the software version installed in the radio.

Micro USB port for software upgrade
Software updates for your radio may be available in the future. As software updates become available software and information on how to update your radio can be found on the Makita website.

AUXILIARY INPUT SOCKET

A 3.5mm Auxiliary input socket is provided at the front of your radio to permit an audio signal to be fed into the unit from an external audio device such as an MP3 or CD player.

Connect an external audio source (for example, MP3 or CD player) to the AUX IN socket.
Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
Repeatedly press and release the Band button until “AUX 1” is displayed.
To have better sound quality, we recommend setting the volume to more than two-thirds level on your audio device and then adjusting the volume on the radio as required.

Note:
The audio cord is not included as a standard accessory.