Cobra PR255 VP User Manual
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©2006 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
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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.
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®®
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Carrying your microTALK
®
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. Simply squeeze the clip and place
it where you prefer.
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In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you need
to operate your microTALK
®
radio. If you require further assistance
after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following
customer assistance services:
Automated Help Desk
English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators
English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time,
Monday through Friday (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions
English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance
English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo
@cobra.com (e-mail).
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Contact Your Local Dealer
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Owner’s Manual
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
English
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
PR 255 VP
Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-245-P
Version C
The Cobra line of quality products includes:
CB Radios • microTALK®Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors •
Safety Alert
®
Traffic Warning Systems • Handheld GPS Receivers •
Mobile GPS Navigation Systems • HighGear
®
Accessories •
CobraMarine™ VHF Radios • Marine Chartplotters •
Power Inverters • Accessories
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
English
For more information or to
order any of our products,
please visit our website:
www.cobra.com
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Receive/
Transmit Icon
Low
Powe r
Icon
Roger Beep Icon
Battery Low
Indicator
Lock
Icon
Powe r
Saver Icon
Channel
Numbers
Scan Icon
CTCSS Privacy
Code Numbers
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• 22 Channels
Seven shared
with FRS/GMRS,
seven FRS only,
eight GMRS only.
• 38 Privacy Codes
• Hands-Free
Operation (Vox)
• Scan
Channel,
privacy code
• Backlit LCD Display
• Call Alert
Five selectable
tones
• Button Lock
• Speaker/
Microphone/
Charge Jack
• Roger Beep
Selectable On/Off
• Battery/Power Saver
• Keystroke Tones
• Auto Squelch
• Maximum
Range Extender
• Belt Clip
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This radio operates on General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
license. See page 15 for licensing and other
related information.
Maximum range may vary and is based on
unobstructed line-of-sight communication
under ideal conditions.
Battery
Compartment
Battery Door
Latch
Belt Clip
Wrist Strap
Connection
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Backlit
LCD
Display
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Buttons
Speaker/
Microphone
CCaallll
Button
Antenna
LLoocckk
Button
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Buttons
External Speaker/
Microphone/
Charge Jack
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Button
TTaallkk
Button
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Button
Vox
Icon
Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) & Charger
•
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK
®
radios
and charger, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first
consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer
purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective
microTALK
®
radios, chargers, products or component parts upon delivery
to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date
of first consumer 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 will be at Cobra’s expense,
if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may
vary from state to state.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product
damaged by accident; 2) In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or
as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) If the serial number
has been altered, defaced, or removed; 4) If the owner of the product
resides outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages;
including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of
installation.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.
90-Day Warranty on GA-3ANC Rechargeable Batteries
For products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Trademark Acknowledgement
••
Cobra
®
, microTALK®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, VibrAlert
®
and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics
Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark
of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
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Operation
Customer Assistance
Warranty
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Caring for Your microTALK®Radio
••
Your microTALK
®
radio will give you years of trouble-free service
if cared for 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.
Rechargeable Batteries
and Charger
••
To install or replace batteries:
1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip
latch and sliding clip up.
2. Pull up on the battery door latch to
remove the battery compartment cover.
3. Insert the supplied four (4) AAA rechargeable
batteries (also works with non-rechargeable
alkaline batteries). Position batteries
according to polarity markings.
4. Replace battery compartment cover and
belt clip.
To charge batteries in radio:
1. Check to see that the batteries have been
inserted properly. See above for battery
installation instructions.
2. Insert round connector of wall charger/adapter into the charge jack
located at the top of the radio. The wall charger/adapter has two
round connectors which enables you to charge either one or two
radios at a time.
3. Plug the wall charger/adapter into electrical outlet.
It normally takes 15 hours to fully recharge batteries. It is not
recommended to recharge batteries more than 24 hours. Estimated
operation time on a full charge is 8 hours.
Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and wall charger/adapter
for recharging your Cobra microTALK
®
radio. Non-rechargeable alkaline
batteries can also be used.
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Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction
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Communicating with Another Person
••
To talk to another person:
1. Press and hold the Talk button.
2. With the microphone about two inches
(five cm) from your mouth, speak in a
normal voice.
3. Release the Talk button when you are
finished talking and listen for a response.
You cannot receive incoming calls while
pressing the Talk button.
Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel to communicate.
Channels
••
To select a channel:
– With the radio on, select any of the
22 channels by pressing the Channel Up
or Channel Down button.
Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel to communicate.
Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS/
GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only.
Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.
See page 14 for FRS/GMRS frequency
allocations and compatibility charts.
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Turning on Your microTALK®Radio
••
To turn on your radio:
– Press and hold the Mode/Power button until
you hear a series of audible tones indicating
the radio is on.
Your microTALK
®
radio is now in Standby mode,
ready to receive transmissions. The radio is
always in Standby mode except when the Talk,
Call or Mode/Power buttons are pressed.
Battery Low
••
When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon
will blink. Your batteries should be replaced or
recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.
Auto Battery Save
••
Your microTALK
®
radio has a unique circuit
designed to extend battery life. If there are no
transmissions within 10 seconds, the radio will
automatically switch to Battery Save mode and
the Power Saver icon will flash in the display.
This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive
incoming transmissions.
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The Basics to Get You Started
Your microTALK
®
radio is easy to use.
To get started, simply:
1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button
to turn on your radio.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a channel.
Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel to communicate.
3. Press and hold the Talk button while
speaking into the microphone.
4. When finished talking, release the Talk
button and listen for a response.
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