User manual KENWOOD UBZ-AL14

[. . . ] 3 CONTROL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Displays the current channel number (1 to 8). Displays the current Group Mode number (1 to 38) or OFF ("OF") (page 10). appears and blinks when the Group Mode number can be selected (page 10). 4 PREPARATION INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERIES This transceiver requires 3 LR6 (AA) batteries. Use high quality alkaline batteries to enjoy longer periods of battery life. You can also use an optional UPB-1 NiCd battery pack. When using an optional battery pack, be sure to set the battery indicator type to battery pack, from its default setting of alkaline batteries. Refer to page 13 for details on how to set the indicator type. Average alkaline battery life: 24 hours Average battery pack life: 12 hours Average times are calculated using 10% transmit time, 10% receive time, and 80% standby time Note: Before installing/ removing batteries, you must rotate the antenna out of the way (page 6). 1 Release the battery cover lock, then slide the cover away from the transceiver. Battery cover Lock 2 Insert (or remove) 3 LR6 (AA) batteries or the optional UPB-1 NiCd battery pack. · Mate the battery polarities with those marked on the battery compartment. · When removing the battery pack, pull on the ribbon that is attached to the pack to dislodge the pack from the battery compartment. 5 Battery installation Battery pack installation Label Contacts Ribbon 3 Align the battery cover tabs with the slots on the transceiver, hold the cover in place, then latch it with the battery cover lock. Note: Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types. When you do not use the transceiver for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the transceiver. SETTING THE ANTENNA Before using the transceiver, be sure to raise the antenna. 6 INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BELT CLIP 1 To install the belt clip, align the clip with the guides on the rear of the transceiver, then slide the belt clip up until it latches in place. 2 To remove the belt clip, press the locking latch in then slide the belt clip down before pulling it away from the transceiver. Locking latch 7 INSTALLING/ REMOVING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Note: Always switch OFF the transceiver power when installing or removing the optional accessories. The following accessories can be used with this transceiver: · EMC-3 Clip Microphone and Earphone · HMC-3 VOX/PTT Headset · KHS-21 Headset · SMC-32 Speaker-Microphone · SMC-33 Speaker-Microphone · SMC-34 Speaker-Microphone To install these accessories: 1 2 Open the SP/MIC tabs on the side of the transceiver. Insert the accessory's plugs into the SP/MIC jacks. 3 When you remove the accessory from the transceiver, be sure to cover the SP/MIC jacks with the attached tabs in order to keep dust and dirt away from the contacts. Note: Refer to the accessory instruction manuals for detailed instructions on each of the accessories. 1 Enter the Menu Settings (above) and press the or key until you reach the "BEEP" display. key to turn the beep tones Press the ON ( ) or OFF ( ). 2 12 3 Press the PTT switch or turn the transceiver power OFF to confirm your setting. BATTERY INDICATOR/ BATTERY TYPE The battery indicator on the display lets you know approximately how much battery life is remaining. When the battery voltage becomes too low while transmitting, the transceiver stops transmitting and a tone sounds until you release the PTT switch. Recharge or replace the battery pack at this time. High battery power Medium battery power Low battery power Time to replace the batteries or recharge the battery pack Depending on the type of batteries you are using in the transceiver, adjust the battery type to match. The battery indicator can only accurately read out the remaining battery power if this value is set correctly. An incorrect setting will result in an inaccurate battery power readout on the display. 1 Enter the Menu Settings (page 12) and press the or key until you reach the " " display. To begin scanning: 1 Press and hold the key for approximately 1 second. · The SCAN icon appears on the display. 2 When a signal is detected and the Group Mode number matches, the channel number blinks. When the signal is no longer present, the transceiver waits for 10 seconds before scanning continues. · If a new signal appears before the 10 seconds elapse, the transceiver will remain on the channel until the new signal is no longer present. 3 15 4 To end the scan at any time, press the , , or key. VOICE ACTIVATED CONTROL (VOX) Using the VOX feature, you can operate the transceiver hands-free. For best operating conditions, we recommend you use an optional headset with both an ear piece and a microphone on a boom that rests in front of your mouth. [. . . ] The booster amplifier uses more battery power. Thus, while using the Loudness function, the battery life will become shorter. 22 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER At some point in time, you may desire to reset the transceiver settings to their default values. The default values of all the menus and channel settings are listed in the table below. To reset the transceiver: 1 2 Turn the transceiver power OFF. [. . . ]