AOR AR-Mini Operating manual

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

100 kHz – 1299.995 MHz

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER AR-mini

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V.1.1
Dec.18, 2008

OPERATING MANUAL

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

■ Part15 class B

NOTICE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

■ Part15 Class C

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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CONTENTS

FOR SAFETY ........................................5

INTRODU CTION ..................................8

Contents list ..........................................8

Part names and functions .....................9

Description of LCD (Liquid Crystal

Display) ............................................ 12

PREPARATION AND

BASIC USAGE ....................................13

Connect the antenna ..........................13

Attach the belt clip ..............................14

Tie the hand strap ...............................14

Install the supplied Ni-MH batteries or

AA batteries .....................................15

Charge the supplied Ni-MH

batteri es ........................................... 16

Basic usage.........................................18

Quick guide: Scan frequencies

previously saved in a memory bank

Storing a frequency in memory bank ...20

Scanning the memory bank .................20

Options list ..........................................21

Using the DC-mini DC adapter ..........21

Using the CO-mini clone cable ..........22

Using the PC-mini programing

cable ................................................22

Preparati ons ......................................... 22

Connecting PC-mini .............................23

Connecting with the AR-mini ................23

Running the PC-mini program ..............24

BASIC OPERATION ...........................25

Switching on .......................................25

Adjusting the volume ..........................26

Adjusting the frequency ......................27

Adjusting the squelch .........................28

Changing the mode ............................29

Monitorin g ...........................................29

Setting the AR-mini .............................30

ADVANCED OPERATION ..................31

Finding the desired frequency ............31

Priority watch ......................................31

2VFO watch .........................................32

2VFO watch with 2VFO watch

reception memory ...........................33

......20

Changing the 2VFO watch reception

memor y ............................................ 33

VFO search ........................................34

Skipping the desired frequency in a

search .............................................. 34

Limit search ........................................35

Changing the search type ..................36

Changing the search band

memory ...........................................36

Limit link search .................................37

Memor y ...............................................38

Storing a frequency in memory ..........39

Recalling memory ...............................39

Returning to VFO with displaying

memory frequency ..........................40

Erasing memory ..................................40

Erasing all memories from the memory

bank ................................................. 41

Naming memory .................................42

Memory scanning ...............................42

Setting skipped memory when

scanning ..........................................43

Scanning the memory bank ................43

Scanning a linked memory bank ........44

Using broadcast facility ......................45

Using preset ........................................45

Using tone squelch (CTCSS) ..............46

Searching tone frequency...................46

Reversed tone squelch function ......... 47

Using DCS ...........................................47

Using the voice inverter ......................48

Using the attenuator ...........................48

Using key lock .....................................48

Searching bug frequencies .................49

Using the bug detector function .........49

Resetting system (system reset) ........50

Resetting all contents (all reset) .........50

CHANGING SETTINGS .....................51

Changing steps ................................... 51

Changing fast steps ............................ 51

Setting the lamp function ...................52

Setting the timer .................................52

Setting the S-meter sensitivity ...........53

Setting the S-meter buzzer .................54

Setting the resumption time ...............54

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Setting the search ...............................55

Setting the memory scan ...................56

Setting the limit link search ................57

Setting the memory for a memory

bank link scan ..................................58

Confirming limit search frequencies ...59
Erasing all memory from a memory

bank .................................................59

Erasing VFO skip memory ..................60

Erasing the memory channel’s skip

mark ................................................. 61

Cancelling muting during a scan ........61

Antenna selection ...............................62

Using the earphone as an antenna .....62

Automatically increasing the volume in

FM ....................................................63

Setting tone frequency .......................63

Selecting reversed tone frequency .....64

Selecting voice inverter carriers .........64

Automatically switching the display

informati on .......................................6 5

Setting DCS codes ............................65

Setting the DCS code phases ............66

Turning the beep off ............................66

Changing the battery saving time .......67

Displaying battery voltage .................. 67

Charging the Ni-MH battery ...............68

Revising step frequency .....................69

Shifting the microprocessor’s clock

freque ncy .........................................69

APPEND IX ..........................................70

Broadcast facility frequencies ............70

Bug frequencies ..................................70

Preset memory frequencies ...............71

Shortwave broadcast station list ........72

Tone frequency list ( CTCSS)...............73

DCS code list ......................................73

Search band memory list .................... 74

2VFO watch memory list ..................... 74

Setting number list ..............................75

Troubleshooting .................................. 78

Specifications .....................................79

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FOR SAFETY

To ensure proper use of the receiver,

carefully read the “For Safety” section

prior to use.

After you have read it, keep this

operating manual and the warranty

handy in case you need them in the

future.

Icon Labels

A variety of icon labels are used in

this operating manual to ensure safe

use of the product, to prevent injury

to yourself and others, and to prevent

property damage. Make sure you fully

understand the meanings of the icon

labels after reading this operating

manual.

This label is used in cases

WARNING

CAUTION

Icon label examples

A ▲ is used in cases where caution (danger,
warning) is urged. Inside the triangle, the
specific type of caution is indicated (in

Electric

the example shown here, the caution is an

shock

caution

electric shock caution).

A ● with a line through it is used in cases
where a particular action is not allowed.
Inside the circle, or near it, the specific type
of action which is not allowed is indicated

Disassembly

not allowed

(in the example shown here, disassembly is
not allowed).

A ● (black circle) is used to indicate an
action to be performed by the user. In the
example shown on the left, the action shown

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is removal of the AC adapter power plug

plug from

outlet

from the wall outlet.

where there may be the
possibility of death or serious
injury.

This label is used in cases where
there may be the possibility of
serious or minor injury.

WARNING

• Do not insert anything metallic or
flammable into the equipment. Doing
so may result in fire or damage to the
equipment.

• Do not place any container filled with

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plug from

Disassembly

not allowed

water or other liquids, or small pieces of
metal, on top of or near the AR-mini. In
such cases, fire may result if the liquid
is spilt on the AR-mini or if metal enters
the unit.

• Fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment may result if the charger is
used under abnormal conditions (e.g.,
if it is emitting smoke, or strange odors
or noises). In such cases, immediately
remove the AC adapter power plug
from the outlet. Make sure the charger
stops emitting smoke, then contact
your dealer to have it repaired. Never
try to repair the equipment yourself: it is
dangerous to do so.

• If water enters the AR mini or AC
adapter, remove the AC adapter
power plug from the power outlet and
contact your dealer. Using the charger
under such conditions may result in
fire, electric shock, or damage to the

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equipment.

outlet

• If a foreign object enters the AR mini
or AC adapter, remove the AC adapter
power plug from the power outlet and
contact your dealer. Using the charger
under such conditions may result in
fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment.

• If you drop or damage the A R mini or
AC adapter, be sure to remove the AC
adapter power plug from the power
outlet and contact your dealer. Using
the charger under such conditions may
result in fire, electric shock, or damage
to the equipment.

• Do not disassemble or modify the
AR-mini and AC adapter. Doing so
may result in a fire, electric shock, or
damage to the equipment.

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FOR SAFETY

WARNING

• Do not disassemble the battery. Doing

Disassembly

not allowed

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so may cause the battery to leak, heat
up, or burst.

• Do not throw used batteries into a
fire. Batteries thrown into a fire may
explode, resulting in uncontrollable fire
or burns.

• Do not short-circuit the battery

Caution

terminals. Doing so may result in burns
due to heat buildup. A battery could be
shortcircuited if you carry it by itself.

• Do not use the AC adapter at voltages
other than 100–240 V with an AC
power supply. Doing so may result in
fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment.

• Do not use a power strip. Doing so may
result in fire or overheating.

• Only use the AC adapter that is designed
for use with the AR-mini. Using different
equipment may result in fire, electric
shock, or damage to the equipment.

• Do not modify, excessively bend, twist,
or pull on the AC adapter or DC output
cord. Doing so may result in fire or
electric shock.

• If the AC adapter or DC output cord is
damaged, have the cord replaced by the
dealer. Failure to do so may result in fire
or electric shock.

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug with
metal. Doing so may result in fire or
damage to the equipment.

• Do not charge the AR-mini if there are
any water droplets on the DC plug.
Doing so may result in fire or damage to
the equipment.

• If lightning occurs near the equipment,
remove the AC adapter power plug from
the power outlet. Lightning may cause
fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment.

WARNING

• Do not use the AC adapter as a power
supply for other equipment. Doing so
may result in fire, electric shock, or
damage to the equipment.

• Do not place any heavy object on the
power cord, and do not place the cord

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beneath such equipment. Doing so may
damage the cord, resulting in fire or
electric shock. Note: If the cord is placed
under a carpet or the like, someone may
fail to notice the cord and inadvertently
place something heavy on top of it.

• Do not remove or insert the AC adapter
power plug with wet hands. Doing so

No wet

may result in electric shock.

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CAUTION

• If you are not going to be using the
AR-mini or AC adapter for an extended
length of time (e.g., if you are taking
a vacation ), be sure to remove the AC
adapter power plug from the outlet as a
safety precaution.

• Do not use the AR-mini or AC adapter in
humid or dusty locations. Doing so may
result in fire, electric shock, or damage
to the equipment.

• Use and store the AR-mini and AC
adapter in a location that is inaccessible
to small children.

• Do not use the AR-mini or AC adapter
on unstable surfaces. The units may

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plug from

fall or be tipped over if installed in such

outlet

locations, resulting in injury or damage
to the equipment.

• Do not use the AR-mini or AC adapter
in locations subject to significant
vibrations or mechanical shocks.
The units may fall or be tipped over if
installed in such locations, resulting in
injury or damage to the equipment.

• Do not place the DC cord of the AC
adapter near a heater. In such cases,
the cord sheathing may melt, resulting
in fire or electric shock.

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FOR SAFETY

CAUTION

• When removing the AC adapter power
plug, be sure to hold the plug as you
remove it. If you pull on the DC cord,
you may damage the cord, resulting in
fire or electric shock.

• Do not wipe the exterior with benzene
or paint thinner based liquid, and do not

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plug from

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apply insecticide near the AR-mini or

outlet

the AC adapter.

• Doing so may damage the sur face of the
units. To clean them properly, always
wipe the units with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not use the AC adapter if it
affects nearby televisions, electronic
equipment, medical equipment, or the
like.

• Before moving the unit for charging,
remove the AC adapter power plug from
the outlet and confirm that it has been
disconnected. If this is not done, the
cord may be damaged, resulting in fire
or electric shock.

IMPORTANT

• Remove the AC adapter after approximately 20
hours have passed from the start of charging.
Failure to do so may result in over-charging of
the batteries.

• The AR-mini and AC adapter become warm
during the charging operation and immediately
after charging. This is normal.

• After the charging operation ends, do not
repeatedly charge the Ni-MH batteries. Doing
so may overcharge the Ni-MH batteries, causing
their performance to decline and shortening their
service life.

• Be sure to charge the batter y before using it
for the first time, and after not using it for an
extended length of time.

IMPORTANT

• When you charge the Ni-MH bat teries after not
using them for an ex tended length of time, the
charging operation will end before achieving
full charge, resulting in insufficient charge. This
happens because extended storage of the Ni-MH
battery makes it dif ficult to charge. In such
cases, if you charge and then discharge (use
until the bat tery has no more charge) the battery
two or three times in a row, the battery will again
charge properly.

• Fully use up the Ni-MH batteries’ charge before
recharging them. If the batteries are recharged
without first being fully depleted, they may not
charge properly even if the charging operation
is performed for a sufficient length of time. In
order to prevent such problems, we recommend
fully using up the batteries’ charge and then
recharging them at least once a month.

• The Ni-MH batteries’ service life under normal
use is approximately one year. If the batteries’
charge depletes quickly under normal use, even
when fully charged, they may be close to the
end of their ser vice life. In such cases, quickly
replace the batteries with new ones.

• If the charging terminals on the Ni-MH batteries
are dirty, it may not be possible to charge the
battery properly. Always clean the charging
terminals before charging the bat teries. If the
terminals become dir ty, wipe them with a dry
cloth.

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Contents List

When unpacking the AR-mini, please
check that the box contains the
following items.

If you find any item(s) to be missing,
please contact your dealer.

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Ni-MH Batteries

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AC Adapter (AA-mini)

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Hand Strap

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Belt Clip (hook) with screws

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Part Names and Functions

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: Display

@ c (Up) key

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Press this key to increase the setting

value.

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Hold down this key to set the

attenuator.

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Press this key while holding down the

FUNC key to set the VFO, Broadcast
Facility or PRESET.

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Hold down this key together with the

FUNC key to store a priority channel
for PRIORITY SCAN.

. v (Down) key

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Press this key to decrease the setting

value.

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Hold down this key to start the 2VFO

watch.

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Press this key while holding down the

FUNC key to start the Priority Scan.

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Hold down this key together with the

FUNC key to store a channel for the
2VFO watch.

; PWR key

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Press and hold this key to turn the

power on or off.

= External DC jack

●

Remove the external DC jack cover

and insert the DC output plug of an
AA-mini or DC mini for power supply
or charging.

B MODE key

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Press this key to switch between FM,

Wide FM, AM and auto modes.

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Press this key while holding down the

FUNC key to select a tone type.

> SCAN key

●

Press this key to start a search in

VFO, or to begin a scan in MEMORY.

●

Hold down this key to search for a

bug frequency.

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Press this key while holding down the

FUNC key to store frequencies in the
limit search operation.

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Hold down this key together with the

FUNC key to change the band in the
limit search operation.

2 V/M key

●

Press this key to switch between VFO

and MEMORY.

●

Hold down this key to assign a skip

channel for search or scan.

●

Press this key while holding down the

FUNC key to memorize a frequency
and then name the memorised
frequency.

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Hold down this key together with

the FUNC key to erase a memory
channel.

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8 Dial knob

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Turn this knob to change the

frequency or memorised channel.

●

Press this knob to switch the volume

or squelch settings.

●

Turn this knob while holding down the

FUNC key to change the frequency
more quickly.

●

Hold down this key together with the

FUNC key to change the settings.

 Earphone jack

●

Remove the earphone jack cover and

connect the earphones.

 Battery case

●

Remove the battery case lid, and

install the supplied Ni-MH battery or
AA battery.

 Battery case lock

●

Unlock this to remove the battery

case lid.

 MONI key

●

Hold down this key to open the

squelch and monitor.

●

Press this key while holding down the

FUNC key to lock keys other than the
PWR, FUNC and MONI keys.

 FUNC key

●

Press this key together with another

key or dial knob to use the function
operation.

 Antenna connector

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Fix the supplied antenna.

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Description of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Main Display: Frequency, memory name, setting number or the other various
conditions are displayed.

1: This segment appears when

the frequency in VFO is 1000
MHz or higher.

.: Decimal point

75 50 25: This segment appears when

a 6.25 and 12.5 kHz step are
set.

WFM, FM, AM

ATT: This segment appears when

: This segment appears when

B: This segment appears when

S: This segment is appears

: FM, Wide FM, AM or AUTO

appears in VFO.

: Signal meter

the attenuator is set.

a battery save is set.

: This segment appears when

the key lock is set.

: Low battery indicator.

the Busy scan is active.

when Set Number is
selected to change the
settings.

PW: This segment appears when

the Priority watch is active.

DW: This segment appears when

the 2VFO watch is active.

DCS: This segment appears when

Digital Code squelch is set.

—: Repeater minus

TSQ: This segment appears when

Tone Squelch is set.

: This segment appears when

the Scrambler function is
set. (Not available for the US
domestic version.)

: This segment appears when

the off timer or alarm is set.

: This segment appears when

the skipped frequency is set
to Search.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Connect the Antenna

Press the antenna firmly onto the

1

antenna connector.

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Twist the antenna clockwise.

2

Confirm that the antenna is fixed to

3

the AR-mini.

To remove the antenna, twist the

4

antenna counterclockwise.

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Note:

AR-mini has a SMA antenna
connector. Never connect any other
type antenna.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Attach the Belt Clip

Insert the supplied screws through

1

the screw holes of the belt clip.

Fix the belt clip with the supplied

2

screws.

Tie the Hand Strap

Push the end of the hand strap

1

through the hand strap holder.

Loop the other end through the

2

end that has just been pushed
through.

Note:

Do not use screws other than those
supplied, as the inside of the AR­mini may be damaged or the unit
could easily be dropped.

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Tie the hand strap.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Install the Supplied
Ni-MH Batteries or AA
Batteries

Unlock the battery case lock.

1

Battery case lock

Remove the battery lid.

2

Battery lid

Attach the battery lid.

5

Lock the battery case lock.

6

Note:

• Never use old batteries together
with new batteries.

• Never use different types of
battery together.

• When disposing of old batteries,
be sure to distinguish them from
other waste products and observe
any local rules regarding correct
disposal.

Confirm the positive and negative

3

points of the battery.

Correctly install the batter y in the

4

batter y case.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Charge the Supplied
Ni-MH Batteries

Caution:

Never charge any other type of
battery.
Attempting to charge other types
(e.g. manganese or alkaline), may
result in fire or explosion.

The supplied Ni-MH batteries are
charged via the AA-mini AC adapter.

Turn the AR-mini off.

1

Make sure the AR-mini contains

2

the supplied Ni-MH batteries.

Remove the external DC jack

3

cover.

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Insert the DC output plug into the

4

external DC jack on the right side
of the AR-mini.

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Insert the AC adapter power plug

5

into an AC outlet (100 V–240 V).

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Press the PWR key to turn the

6

power on.

Press the dial knob while holding

7

down the FUNC key to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

8

number 30.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

9

the dial knob to set “CHARG”.

) will blink.

• (

PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Press the dial knob to return to

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VFO.

Approximately 20 hours later,

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disconnect the AC adapter from
the AC outlet and then remove the
DC-out plug from the AR-mini.

Tips:

• The charging function is
cancelled when the AC adapter is
disconnected.

• The charging function will be
cancelled automatically after
24 hours have passed. When
recharging, repeat from step 7.

• The charging function continues
even if the power is turned off.

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Basic Usage

Press and hold the PWR key for 2

1

seconds or longer to turn the AR­mini on.

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Confirm that VFO has appeared in

2

the display.

Turn the dial knob to match the

3

desired frequency.

• Turn the dial knob while holding
down the FUNC key; the frequency
will change in 1 MHz steps.

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If the reception mode is different,

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press the MODE key until the
desired reception mode is
displayed.

(VFO)

* 10 MHz (AM mode) is displayed

initially.

• If MEMORY appears, press the V/M
key to switch to VFO.

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• The reception mode will be
changed with each press of the
MODE key, as follows:

AUTO ➝ FM ➝ WFM ➝ AM ➝

AUTO ➝ ·····

PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Note:

The AR-mini is by default initially
set to Auto step and Auto reception
mode functions. These functions
change the frequency step and
reception mode automatically
depending on the band. They can be
cancelled and reset manually.

Press and turn the dial knob to

5

adjust the volume.

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• Volume can be changed by turning
the dial knob as follows:

00 ➝ 01 ➝ (01) ➝ (01) ➝ 02 ➝ (02)

➝ (02) ➝ 03 ➝ (03) ➝ (03) ➝ 04
➝ (04) ➝ (04) ➝ 05 ➝ ····· ➝ 10

Press the dial knob again, and the

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turn it to adjust the squelch.

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• The squelch level can be changed
by turning the dial knob as follows:

• Increase direction (clockwise)

00 ➝ 01 ➝ (01) ➝ 02 ➝ (02) ➝ 03

➝ (03) ➝ 04 ➝ (04) ➝ 05 ➝ (05)
➝ 06 ➝ 07 ➝ 08 ➝ 09 ➝ 10

Decrease direction (anticlockwise)

•

10 ➝ 09 ➝ 08 ➝ 07 ➝ 06 ➝ 05 ➝

(05) ➝ 04 ➝ (04) ➝ 03 ➝ (03) ➝
02 ➝ (02) ➝ 01 ➝ (01) ➝ 00

Note:

Some displayed squelch values will
not be changed, but in reality the
squelch level has changed.

Note:

The displayed volume value will not
be changed for every 2 steps, but in
reality the volume has changed.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Quick Guide:
Scan Frequencies Previously
Saved in a Memory Bank

Storing a frequency in
memory bank

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Turn the dial knob to set the

2

frequency to be stored in memory.

Hold down the FUNC key and

3

press the V/M key.

• The memory bank and number will
blink.

Press the c or v key to change

4

the memory bank.

Memory

Turn the dial knob to change the

5

memory number.

• Skip this step if there is no need to

To store, hold down the FUNC key

6

and press the V/M key.

Memory

bank

number

change the memory number.

Scanning the memory bank

Scanning can be performed within a
specified memory bank.

Confirm that VFO is set.

1

Hold down the FUNC key and

2

press the dial knob to change the
setting.

Turn the dial knob to select setting

3

number 09.

Hold down the FUNC key and turn

4

the dial knob to select BANK.

Press the dial knob or V/M key to

5

return to VFO.

To return to MEMORY, press the

6

V/M key.

Press the c or v key to select the

7

desired memory bank.

Press the SCAN key.

8

• Scanning will start in the memory
bank.

To change the memory bank, hold

9

down the FUNC key and turn the
dial knob.

Press the V/M key to return to

10

MEMORY.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Options List

●

AA-mini
“A” plug type replacement AC adapter
(6 VDC, 500mA for 100 – 240 VAC)

●

DC-mini
DC cable with cigar-lighter plug
(6 VDC, 500 mA for 12/24V socket)

●

CO-mini
Data cloning cable
(AR-mini to AR-mini)

Using the DC-mini DC
Adapter

Insert the cigar lighter plug into the

1

cigar lighter receptacle (12 or 24
VDC) of the vehicle.

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER AR-mini

ATT
SEL

V/M

SKIP

SCAN

DW

MW

PW

L.SRCH

MODE

TONE

PWR

EXT DC jack

Remove the AR-mini EXT DC jack

2

cap.

Insert the DC-mini plug into the

3

EXT DC jack.

To charge the supplied Ni-MH

4

battery, AR-mini’s settings have to
be changed.

Plug

Cigar lighter
receptacle

Cigar lighter
plug (DC-mini)

●

PC-mini
PC cable
(USB only)

Note:

• Do not remove the plug by
tugging at the cable. The cable
may become disconnected and
thereafter malfunction.

• Never use this unit with wet hands.
Doing so may result in an electric
shock.

• Noise that results from AR-mini
being operated with this unit is not
necessarily a sign of malfunction.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Using the CO-mini Clone
Cable

Turn the AR-mini off.

1

Plug

Earphone

jack

COMMUNICATIO

ATT
SEL

NS RECEIVER AR-m

V/M

SKIP

ini

SCAN

DW

MW

PW

L.SRCH

MODE

TONE

PWR

Remove the AR-mini earphone

2

jack cap.

Turn the power on while holding

3

down FUNC and c key.

• “RX-TX” will be displayed.

Press the receiver’s SCAN key.

4

(“R” will be displayed.)

Press the transmitter’s MODE key.

5

(“T” will be displayed.)

Confirm “PASS” is displayed when

6

the cloning is completed.

• If “NPASS” is displayed, the cloning
has failed. Repeat the procedure
from step 3.

Note:

• Do not remove the plug by
tugging at the cable. The cable
may become disconnected and
thereafter malfunction.

• Turn the power off before
connecting or removing the cable.

ATT
SEL

DW

COMMUNICATIONS

PW

RECEIVER AR

V/M

-mini

SKIP

SCAN

MW

L.SRCH

MODE

TONE

PWR

Using the PC-mini
Programing Cable

Preparations

◆ Installing special software

: Access the download page on our

web site and download the software
according to the explanation
provided there.
URL: http://www.aorja.com/ar-mini/

@ Run the downloaded file and perform

setup.

Caution:

Although this software is provided
free of charge, do not make any
illegal copies.

◆ Installing the USB driver

PC-mini requires a special USB driver.

Before connecting PC-mini to the PC,
ensure that you have installed the USB
driver.

This USB driver can be downloaded
from the following URL.

URL: http://www.aorja.com/ar-mini/

CP210x_VCP_Win2K_XP_S2K3.

exe
or
URL: http://www.silabs.com/

* Download the VCP Driver kit.

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

Connecting PC-mini

Caution:

Check that the USB driver is
properly installed before connecting
PC-mini to the PC.

Connect PC­mini to the
USB terminal
of the PC.

Connect PC-mini’s USB plug to the
USB terminal of the PC.

Note:

Ensure that the USB plug is properly
and firmly connected to the USB
terminal of the PC.

Connecting with the AR-mini

Hold down the PWR key of the AR-

1

mini for at least 2 seconds to turn

the power off.

Hold down the PWR switch for

2

at least 2 seconds while holding

down the FUNC, v and the dial

knob to turn the power on.

Confirm that “PRG-M” is

3

displayed.

• If “PRG-M” does not appear, repeat
the procedure from step 1.

Remove the AR-mini earphone

4

cap.

Firmly insert the PC-mini 3.5 ø

5

plug into the AR-mini jack.

3.5 ø Plug

Jack

COMMUNICATIONS

ATT
SEL

RECEIVER AR-mini

V/M

SKIP

SCAN

DW

MW

PW

L.SRC

MODE

H

TONE

PWR

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PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE

ATT

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER AR-mini

V/M SCAN MODE

SEL

Running the PC-mini program

Click and run AR-mini.exe that you have
downloaded from the AOR web site.

Tips:

It is recommended that you create a
shortcut on your PC. This will enable
you to run the program quickly on
subsequent occasions.

Refer to the program software manual
for instructions on using the PC-mini
program software.

Display when reading data

PRG-R

Display when writing data

PRG-W

When operation is complete

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