Audiovox FR-500 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Manuel d'utilisation
Model FR-500
Two Way Family Radio
Modèle FR-500
Walkie-talkie
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CONGRA TULA TIONS ON YOUR SELECTION
OF THE FR-500 (F AMILY 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 CAREFULL Y
FEATURES
Y our 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
Y our 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 W ARNING
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 INFORMA TION
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 LOCA TION OF THE CONTROLS
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FUNCTION AND LOCA TION 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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BA TTERY INST ALLA TION
Y our FR-500 requires three “AAA” alkaline cells
BEL T CLIP
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.
BA TTERY
COMPARTMENT COVER
CAUTION:
n Incorrect battery installation can damage the unit.
n The microphone / charger jack is intended for use with
Audiovox approved charging accessories only. Refer to the
documentation included with the battery charger .
n Never 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. T o turn the unit off,
simply press and hold the power button for at least 2 seconds. The
unit will shutdown as evidenced by a single beep tone.
V olume Level Control
T o 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).
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CHANNEL
SELECT
SWITCH
RADIO
(Right Side)
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