User manual AUDIOVOX FR5482CH Owners Manual

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Model FR548-2CH Two Way Family Radio VOX MIC VOX SCAN PWR Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released on: 1-30-02 Revision A: 8-9-02. Incorporated new manufacturer changes. 128-6282A 1 of 16 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR548-2CH (FAMILY RADIO) It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family radios available. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR548-2CH (FAMILY RADIO) READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY CAUTION 1. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTERIES, AS BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. WHEN RECHARGING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH) BATTERIES WITH THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER, USE ONLY AUDIOVOX APPROVED RECHARGE ABLE BATTERIES. [. . . ] Remove the battery cover by releasing the clip latch at the top, and sliding the clip up and away from the back of the unit. Slide the battery cover downward while applying pressure at the embossed arrow. Observe the polarity symbols inside the battery tray when installing the batteries. CLIP RELEASE LATCH EMBOSSED ARROW BATTERY COVER WHEN TO USE THE CHARGING ADAPTER KIT The Battery Charging Adapter Kit consists of an AC Wall Adapter/Charging Transformer and a Desk-Top Charging Stand; it can be used only if the FRS radio is equipped with four rechargeable 1. 2 Volt, 600mAh Audiovox Nickel Metal hydride rechargable batteries (P/N: ABC6CF1). Charging the FR548-2CH: Insert the charging transformer into a household electrical outlet and connect its power jack to the PWR socket on the rear of the charging stand. Simply placing the unit into the charging stand will begin the charging process. The red LED on the front of the charging transformer serves as a charge indicator. The charging stand will charge two units simultaneously. Approximately 12-16 hours are required to fully charge the batteries. Remember to turn your FR548-2CH OFF before placing it into the charging stand. CAUTION: The charging stand in your kit is intended for use with the supplied batteries. Do not attempt to recharge any other batteries with the charging stand. -8- 128-6282A 8 of 16 CHARGING STAND PWR JACK PWR AUDIO OX UL R LISTED 81J1 E81356 AC WALL ADAPTER/ CHARGING TRANSFORMER MODEL AAA401T INPUT: 110VAC OUTPUT: 12VDC ADAPTER POWER PLUG FRS RADIO CHARGING COMPARTMENTS (2) DESKTOP CHARGING STAND PART NUMBER DTC548-2CH USING YOUR FR548-2CH Turning the Transceiver On and Off Pressing the power button (1) for 2 seconds will activate the unit. The speaker will sound a beep tone to confirm the transceiver's activation. In addition, the transceiver will perform a 1-second power-on self-test, whereby the LCD display will show all functional items, including a test of both the 2-digit channel ) and the CTCSS channel display ( ). To turn the unit off, simply display ( press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. The unit will confirm its shutdown with a single beep tone. Volume Level Audio reception volume is controlled by the Up (10) and the Down (9) button. Momentarily pressing either button will raise or lower the volume level in steps as shown by UL 0 through UL 7 on the display. Pressing and holding either button will adjust rapidly. -9- 128-6282A 9 of 16 Low Battery Alert When the batteries are in need of replacement or charging, the low battery icon ( ) will appear on the LCD display and the transceiver will sound a tone to alert the user. Monitor Button You can monitor channel activity by pressing the Monitor (M) button (3). If pressed and held for more than 2 seconds, you can continuously monitor channel activity. Press again, momentarily, and monitoring is disabled. Pressing this button momentarily will cause the unit to beep and the LCD backlight function will be activated for 5 seconds. Function (F) Select Button (12) Pressing this button will allow selection of frequency channels as well as selection of the various unit functions. FUNCTIONS Channel Selection Press function button once or until large two-digit channel display flashes. [. . . ] Premature or accidental detonation may result. -13- 128-6282A 13 of 16 !Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this transceiver. Its output is designed to meet the legal limits set by the FCC. !Do not use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion. !Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of radios or cellular telephones. [. . . ]