Audiovox FR540 User Manual

Owners Manual Manuel d'utilisation

Model/Modèle FR-540 Two Way Family Radio Walkie-talkie

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CONGRA TULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION

OF THE FR-540 (F AMILY RADIO)

It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way

family radios available.

BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR FR-540 (FAMIL Y RADIO)

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

FEATURES

Y our FR-540 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-540 is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall.

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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 tw o m il es u n de r such conditions. Obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver’s effective range.

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

Y our 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: T o 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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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

8. Call Button: Press and hold this button to send a ringing sound

to other radios tuned to the same channel.

9. Down Button (

): Press this button to decrease the volume

or channel setting.

10. Up Button (

): Press this button to increase the volume or

channel setting.

11. LCD Display: Displays the current FRS channel number as well as other functions.

12. Function Select Button (F): Press this button to select or scroll through all unit functions.

13. Antenna: Place in the Up position for transceiver use, Down position for storage.

14. Microphone / Charger Jack (MIC/CHG): For use with an external microphone button and optional battery charger.

15. Speaker (SP .) Jack: For use with an Audiovox approved headset accessory only.

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LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION

The FR-540 is equipped with an LCD display to indicate its settings and functions. When the radio is on, pressing any button will illuminate the display for 5 seconds.

Transmission Indicator Call Button Indicator Low Battery Alert Indicator Battery Saver Mode Indicator Beep tone Indicator

FRS Channel Indicator (1–14). Continous T one Coded Squelch System (CTCSS)

codes 1-38.

BUSY

SCAN

Busy Channel Indicator. Appears on display when unit is receiving a signal.

SCAN Indicator. Appears on display during channel scanning.

Key Lock Indicator VOX Function Indicator Volume Level Indicator

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BATTERY INST ALLATION

Y our FR-540 requires three “AAA” alkaline cells or three rechargeable “AAA” cells. Alkaline batteries will provide the best performance from your transceiver. Remove the battery cover by rotating the belt clip away from the battery compartment. Slide the battery cover downward while applying pressure at the its grooved section. Observe the polarity symbols inside the battery tray when installing the batteries.

CAUTION:

Incorrect battery installation can damage the unit. The microphone / charger jack is intended for use with Audiovox approved charging accessories only . Refer to the documentation included with the battery charger. Never attempt to charge alkaline batteries with the optional battery charger.

BATTERY SA VER MODE

Your FR-540 has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of its batteries. After 10 seconds of inactivity, the FR- 540 will switch to battery saver mode. While in battery saver mode, the battery saver mode indicator ( ceiver will remain ready to receive any incoming transmissions while the battery saver mode is active. Pressing any of the buttons, except the up, down or power buttons, will exit the battery saver mode and illuminate the display .

) is present on the display , and the trans-

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USING YOUR FR-540

T urning the Transceiver On and Off (PWR)

Pressing the PWR button (1) for 2 seconds will activate the unit. The speaker will sound a beep tone to confirm the transceiver’s activation. In addition, the transceiver will perform a 1-second power-on self-test, whereby the LCD display will show all functional items, including a test of the 2-digit channel display (88 ), plus a test of the 2-digit CTCSS channel code display. To turn the unit off, simply press and hold the power button for 2 seconds then release it.

Volume Level

Audio reception volume is controlled by the Up (▲) and the Down (▼) button. Momentarily pressing either button will increase or decrease the volume level. A bar graph on the right side of the display will show the volume level setting.

Call Button (8)

When the call button is pressed, the FR-540 will transmit a 3-second ringing sound to other transceiver’s tuned to the same channel. This feature can be used to signal other parties that voice communication is desired.

Low Battery Alert

When the batteries are in need of replacement or charging, the low battery icon will appear on the LCD display and the transceiver will sound a 1-minute beep to alert the user .

Monitor Button (M)

Y ou can monitor channel activity by pressing the Monitor (M) button ( 3). If pressed for more than 2 seconds, you can continuously monitor channel activity . Press again, and channel activity monitoring is d i sabled.

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FUNCTIONS

Function Select (F) Button

Pressing the Function button will allow selection of frequency channels, as well as selection of the various unit functions. Each press permits selection of the desired channel (1–14), up to 38 CTCSS channel codes, beep tone, scan, VOX and Dual Watch functions. This button also activates the Key lock feature when pressed and held for more than 2 seconds.

Channel and CTCSS Selection

Press function button until large two-digit channel display flashes. Press Up ( ) or Down ( ) buttons to select desired channel (1–14). To select a CTCSS channel code, press function button until small two-digit display flashes. Then press Up or Down button to select desired code (1-38) in that channel. The CTCSS primary code feature allows you to ignore transmissions from other transceivers that are using the same channel. However, the same code must also be selec ted on those transceivers with which you desire communication. In addition, this feature does not prevent others from listening to your transmissions.

Beep Confirmation T ones

Whenever the Up/Down or Function (F) select button is pressed, the speaker will sound a beep tone to confirm each press, provided the key tone feature is enabled. The unit will also transmit a beep tone sequence after each transmission to signal the receiving party that transmission has ended. This tone is called a “Roger Beep”. T o disable the key tones and “Roger Beep”, press Function button until the Beep T one icon flashes. Then press Up ( ) or Down ( ) buttons until the icon disappears. No beep tones should be heard. T o enable the key tones and “Roger Beep”, proceed as before, until Beep Tone icon appears flashing. Then press Up ( ) or Down ( ) button. The key tone icon will remain displayed and beep tone will be heard. When increasing the volume or channel number, the tone will be higher than when decreasing the volume or channel number.

Channel Scanning

Press function button repeatedly until the SCAN icon flashes. Press the Up

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