Altis Technology RX680 user manual

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Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.

Provided that the product was purchased from Altis itself or through its authorized reseller or agent and utilized in the U.S.A., Altis will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective products, products or component parts upon delivery to the authorized Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center, accompanied by proof of the date of rst customer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges, to an address in the U.S.A, will be at Altis’ expense, if the product is under warranty.

For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.

Please contact your authorized local reseller or agent for warranty information.

Trademark Acknowledgment

Manufactured, distributed, or sold by Altis Global Limited, ofcial licensee for this product.

, microTalk®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, and the snake design are registered

Cobra trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

Owner’s Manual

PMN: WALKIE TALKIE TWO-WAY RADIO

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

Printed in China

RX680 Owner’s Manual

RX680

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

Part No. KEM-ML44000

English

Before operating the radio, please read all safety and operating instructions. Save all instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Introduction

Making Life Easier and Safer

WARNING: Important Safety Instructions

1. Only accessories included in this package or specied by the manufacturer should be used with the radio. The 5V micro-USB charging input is compatible with most high quality micro-USB chargers that fully conform to the USB standards.

2. Do not use cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior of the radio. Use only a damp or dry cloth.

3. Do not expose this product to splashing or dripping water.

4. Do not attempt to service the receiver yourself. Removing the cover will void the warranty. Changes or modications not expressly approved by Cobra may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this device and should not be made.

5. Do not plug the wall adaptor into the power outlet if the outlet is wet.

6. Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.

WARNING: Important Safety Instructions for Battery

Read All Instructions

• Do not incinerate the battery even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out.

• Do not discard battery in a re. The battery pack can explode in a re.

• Do not replace battery in any area labeled “Hazardous Atmosphere”. Any sparks created in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or re.

• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise attempt to change the form of your battery.

• Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven.

• A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. Do not open, deform or mutilate the battery as there may be corrosive materials which can cause damage to eyes or skin and may be toxic if swallowed.

However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin: a. Wash quickly with soap and water. b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. c. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, ush them with clean water for a minimum of

10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

This product uses Lithium Polymer Battery. Do not transport package if damaged, a re hazard could exist.

Recycle Battery

Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

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Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK

radio. Some of the many uses you will

discover include:

Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall.

Belt Clip

Secure your microTALK

Carrying your microTALK

radio while on the go.

radio with you is easy when

using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.

The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or backpack.

Customer Assistance

Product Service & Support

For any questions about operating this new Cobra branded product, PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST...do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for support will vary depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product.

To obtain warranty service or other information for products purchased from Altis itself or through its authorized reseller or agent and utilized in the U.S.A., please call our consumer support line at (866) 721-3805, or email us at support@altistec.com. You will receive instructions on how to ship the products at your expense to an Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; and, most importantly; (c) your address and telephone number. For warranty and customer service information outside the US, please contact your local dealer.

For further information needed on its features, please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for frequently asked questions and the electronic manual.

Atlanta, GA USA.

www.cobrawalkietalkie.com

Introduction

11. Memory/Escape Button

12. USB Charge Jack

13. External Speaker/Microphone Jack

14. Backlit LCD Display

15. ON/OFF/Volume Knob

16. Emergency Alert Button

17. Wrist Strap Connection

18. Belt Clip

19. Battery Compartment Door

20. Battery Door Screw

Customer Assistance

Operational Cautions

Exposure to high volume sound levels may cause temporary or permanent damage to your hearing. Although there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone, you should always use your radio with the volume set at low level and avoid prolonged exposure to high volume sound levels.

1. Set the volume control in a low position and use as low a volume as possible.

2. Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Whenever possble, use your radio in a quiet environment with low background noise.

3. Limit the amount of time you use headsets or earpiece at high volume levels.

4. When using the radio without a headset or earpiece, do not place the radio’s speaker directly against your ear.

5. Observe all signs and instructions that require an electrical device or RF radio product to be switched off in designated areas, such as gas/refueling stations, hospitals, blasting areas, potentially explosive atmospheres, or aircraft.

6. If you experience a skin irritation after using this product, discontinue use and seek medical attention.

7. If the product or charger: overheats; has a damaged cord or plug; has been dropped or damaged; has been dropped into water, disconnect any charger from its power supply, discontinue use of the product.

Electromagnetic Interference

Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise congured for electromagnetic compatibility. Turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. These facilities may include hospitals or health care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

• When instructed to do so, turn off your radios when on board an aircraft. Any

use of a RF device must be in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and airline crew instructions.

• Some radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such

interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer or physician to discuss alternatives.

• If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of

your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your doctor or physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

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Product Features

1. Antenna

2. Push-to-Talk Button

3. Up/HI/LOW Button

4. Flashlight Button

5. Mode/Scan Button

6. Call/Lock Button

7. Down/Max-Range Button

8. LED/S.O.S Flashlight

9. Speaker/Microphone

10. Weather Button

Features

• 60 Channels

• 10 Channel

Weather Radio

• Weather Alert

• 121 Privacy Codes

(38 CTCSS codes/

83 DCS codes)

• Hands-Free Operation (VOX)

• VibrAlert

• Scan

Channels, privacy codes

• Backlit LCD Display

• LED/S.O.S Flashlight

• Call Alert

Ten selectable tones

• Button Lock

• Speaker/

Microphone/ Charge Jack

• Roger Beep

Selectable On/Off

• Battery/Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones

• Battery Level Indicator

• Low Battery

Audible Alert

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum Range

• Belt Clip

• Emergency Call

• IP54 Waterproof and

Paging

Extender

Dustroof

Backlit LCD Display

1. Receive/Transmit Icon

2. Battery Level Indicator

3. Hi/Low Power Icon

4. Roger Beep Icon

5. VOX Icon

6. Weather Icon

7. Lock Icon

8. Key Tone Icon

9. Weather Alert Icon

10. DCS/CTCSS Icons

11. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

12. Power Saver Icon

13. Memory Channel Number

14. Scan/Memory Icon

15. Channel Numbers

16. VibrAlert

/ Call Alert Icon

Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.

Caring for Your microTALK® Radio

Your microTALK properly. Handle the radio gently. Keep the radio away from dust. Never put

the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.

radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for

Installing Batteries (Battery already pre-installed)

To install or replace batteries:

Remove Belt Clip

1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.

2. Using a at head screw driver or edge of a coin

(a quarter may be used), remove the screw securing the back battery panel.

Remove Screw

3. Open the battery compartment cover, connect the connector of the battery to the socket of the radio inside the battery compartment.

4. Place the battery inside battery compartment and

Battery connector

align the wires as shown.

Ensure the battery connector with cables are tucked

into the hole (keeps the connector to the left) located at bottom as shown.

Wires alignment

(Note: Wires are required to be tucked into the battery

compartment completely and carefully. If any object interfere the O-ring, its sealing perfomence will be

affected.)

O-ring

5. Place the battery compartment cover, screw down the screws mildly.

(Screw nuts may be damaged if overtighten)

6. Re-attach the belt clip.

USB Charger Jack

To charge batteries in radio:

1. Check to see that the batteries have been

inserted properly.

2. Insert the cable into the charge jack located at the right side of the radio.

3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.

Only use the supplied rechargeable batteries and desktop charger for recharging your Cobra microTALK

radio. Please charge new batteries for 8 hours for rst time of use. Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.

Operation

Using Your Radio

For charging microTALK

1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.

2. Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on back of charger.

3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port. For

pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

If charging light is not on, check position of radio. Radio

should be upright. The charge indicator light will stay on (Red) as long as the radio is in the charging well, and the light will go off when the charging is complete.

Note: To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger and simply insert the micro-USB’s connector directly into the charge jack located at the right of the radio.

The radio will display ashing battery icon while charging. Cobra recommends your radio be turned off while being charged.

Quick Start

1. Turn ON/OFF/Volume Knob clockwise to turn the radio counter clockwise to turn the radio off.

2. Select a desired channel. (Details please refer P.8)

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.

3. Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone.

4. When nished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a response.

Getting Started

Waterproof

This radio is waterproof to IP54 standards. It is dust / splashproof from any direction. The radio is resistant to water and rain splashes only when the battery cover, headset accessory and micro-USB ports are sealed. Open the battery compartment door or headset port/USB charge cover only when the

radio(s) in desktop charger:

on and

Turn ON/OFF Knob clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the radio off.

ON/OFF Knob

1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briey shows all feature icons available on the radio.

2. The display screen then shows the current channel, code and all features that are enabled.

Battery Low

When battery power is low, the nal bar in the Battery

Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice

before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should be recharged. It normally takes about 8 hours to fully charge batteries.

The radio will display ashing battery icon while charging if the radio is on.

Auto Battery Save

Battery Save Mode

If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the radio

will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and the Power Saver icon will ash in the display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

Communicating with Another Person

Talk Button

1. Press and hold the Talk button.

2. With the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

3. Release the Talk button when you are nished talking

Two Inches

You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the

from Mouth

and listen for a response.

Talk button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.

radio is dry. Use of a headset accessory should be in dry environments only. The micro-USB cable and plug is not waterproof. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. Charge the radios only in a dry location. The battery door must be tightly closed with the screw to maintain the weatherproof seal of the radio.

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Turning your Radio On and Off

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