Owner’s Manual Manuel d'utilisation
Model FR-500
Two Way Family Radio Modèle FR-500 Walkie-talkie
Customer Service/Service à la clientèle 1-800-290-6650
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION
OF THE FR-500 (FAMILY RADIO)
It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family radios available.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-500 (FAMILY RADIO)
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
FEATURES
Your FR-500 Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communications for many different applications. The FR-500 is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall.
PERFORMANCE
Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transceivers in a flat open area with no trees or buildings obstructing its signal. Range may be up to two miles under such conditions. Obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver’s effective range.
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FCC WARNING
Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer, may cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the PTT button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices.
Important: To maintain compliance with the FCC’ s RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away. If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory, use only the Audiovox supplied belt clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.
Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
Normal Position: Hold the transmitter approximately 1” from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.
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FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS
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FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS
1.Power Button (PWR): Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to turn the transceiver on or off.
2.Push-to-Talk Button (PTT): Press to transmit. Release to receive.
3.Monitor Button (M): Press and hold to bypass the squelch and listen to channel activity.
4.Belt Clip
5.Battery Compartment
6.Speaker
7.Microphone (MIC)
8.Call Button (CALL): Press this button to send a ringing sound to other radios tuned to the same channel.
9.Up Button: Press this button to increase the volume.
10.Down Button: Press this button to decrease the volume.
11.LED Indicator (TX/BATT.): Illuminates red when transmitting or flashes when the battery level is low.
12.Channel Select Switch (CH A/CH B/CH C): Selects channel of operation (A=FRS1) (B=FRS8) (C=FRS14).
13.Antenna: Rotate counterclockwise when transceiver is in use.
14.Microphone / Charger Jack (MIC/CHG): For use with an external microphone / PTT button and optional battery charger.
15.Speaker Jack (SP): For use with an Audiovox approved headset accessory only.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your FR-500 requires three “AAA” alkaline cells or three rechargeable “AAA” cells. Alkaline batteries will provide the best performance from your transceiver. Remove the battery compartment (5) cover by rotating the belt clip (4) up away from the battery compartment. Slide the compartment cover downward while applying pressure at its grooved section. Observe the polarity symbols inside the battery tray when installing the batteries. Whenever one or more batteries are removed and replaced, the unit turns on automatically as signaled by the sound of four ascending tones.
BELT CLIP
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT COVER
CAUTION:
nIncorrect battery installation can damage the unit.
nThe microphone / charger jack is intended for use with
Audiovox approved charging accessories only. Refer to the documentation included with the battery charger.
nNever attempt to charge alkaline batteries with the optional
battery charger.
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USING YOUR FR-500
Turning the Transceiver on
Pressing the PWR button (8) for 2 seconds will activate the unit. The speaker will play four ascending beep tones. Toturntheunitoff, simply press and hold the power button for at least 2 seconds. The unit will shutdown as evidenced by a single beep tone.
Volume Level Control
To control audio reception volume level, press the Up (▲) button to increase volume and press Down (▼) button to decrease volume. The FR-500 will confirm each press of the up (9) or down
(10) button with a beep tone. A unique tone of two beeps will indicate that the limit of volume adjustment has been reached.
Low Battery Alert
When the batteries are in need of replacement or charging, the TX/BATT. LED indicator will flash once every ½ second.
To Select a Channel
As shown at right, move the channel select switch (12) upward for CH A (FRS Channel 1), middle position for CH B (FRS Channel 8) or downward for CH C (FRS Channel 14).
CHANNEL
SELECT
SWITCH
RADIO
(Right Side)
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