GE Sedona User Manual

Sedona Series

Family Radio Service User's Guide

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Sedona Series 15393460 (Rev. 1 E/S) 98-40 Printed in Philippines

P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206

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BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

1. Channel up and down buttons - Pressing advances/decreases 1 channel. Holding continuously advances/ decreases channels until button is released.

VOLUME

TX LO BATT

OFF

PAGE

2. PAGE - Sends a tone to other GE Sedona Series Family Radios tuned to the same channel. To send a page, hold the PAGE

button.

3. MIC - Microphone

4. Speaker

5. Channel display

6. OFF-VOLUME control -Turn clockwise to

MIC

turn ON and to increase listening volume. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease volume and turn power OFF.

7. TX LED - This light indicates when the unit is transmitting.

8. LO BATT LED - This light indicates when the batteries are nearly drained.

9. Antenna

10. PTT (PUSH-TO-TALK) - Press to transmit, release to receive.

PTT

11. M (Monitor) - Press and hold the MONITOR button to deactivate the automatic squelch feature to temporarily listen to the current channel. Release MONITOR to return to standby.

12. Battery compartment

13. Belt clip

14. MIC/ EAR jack - Eventually this product will offer an optional speaker/microphone or headset. NOTE: A standard audio headset will not

operate with this unit.

IMPORTANT:

To page ALL radios tuned to the same channel irrespective of brand, hold the PTT button and press PAGE simultaneously. The page tone will

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Remove the battery compartment door by sliding it down from the unit.

2. Install 3 AA-size alkaline batteries (not included) into the battery compartment. Make sure to follow the + and symbols in the compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly can damage the unit.

continue until the PAGE button is released.

BELT CLIP INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

• To install the belt clip, line up the grooves on the clip with the grooves on the back of the unit. Place your thumb at the bottom of the clip and push upward until it snaps into place.

• To remove the belt clip, release the snap with your finger or a tool while firmly pushing the top of the clip downward.

USING YOUR FAMILY RADIO

1. Turn on power.

2. Set to desired channel.

3. Adjust volume to comfortable level.

TO TRANSMIT

Press the PUSH-TO-TALK (PTT) button. Speak slowly and clearly 2-3 inches from the microphone.To avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking.

TO RECEIVE

When finished talking, release the PUSHTO-TALK (PTT) button to listen to the transmission.

NOTE: Remember if several family radios are in use, they must all be on the same channel to communicate.

NOTE: If none of the buttons on the unit are touched after 5 seconds, the unit will enter “sleep mode” to conserve battery power and will appear to be off. The display will become active again after a short delay once the PTT button is pressed or a transmission is received. This is

IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION

• Alkaline batteries are recommended for longer play. Carbon-zinc or nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries can substantially reduce play time.

• If you’re not going to use your radio for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries because they can leak and damage the unit.

• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.

FCC INFORMATION

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. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate this product. This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).

• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

SERVICE INFORMATION

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call 1-800-448-0329. Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference, or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift. This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period.

Purchase Date__________________________ Name of Store__________________________

LIMITED WARRANTY

What does your warranty cover?

• Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after the original purchase?

• One year.

• The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental.

What will we do?

• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.

• The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your product’s original oneyear warranty period.

How do you make a warranty claim?

• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product.

• Include a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase. If the unit was a gift, provide a statement specifying the date received. Also, print your name and address, and a description of the defect.

• Ship the unit standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Product Exchange Center 11721 B Alameda Ave. Socorro, Texas 79927

• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.

What does your warranty not cover?

• Customer instruction. Your Use and Care Guide provides information regarding the operating instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.

• Installation and set-up service adjustments

• Batteries

• Damage from misuse or neglect

• Products that have been modified or incorporated into other products.

• Product purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

How does state law relate to this warranty?

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

What if you purchased your product outside of the United States?

• This warranty does not apply. Contact

your dealer for warranty information.