Midland Radio LXT500, LXT535 User Manual

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Welcome to the world of Midland electronics

Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product.
Your 2-way radio represents state-of-the-art high-tech engineering.
Designed for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation, this
compact package is big on performance. It is a quality piece of elec­tronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components.
The circuitry is all solid-state and mounted on a rugged printed circuit
board. Your two-way radio is designed for reliable and trouble-free
performance for years to come.

Features

- 22 GMRS/FRS Channel

- Call Alert

- Scan Function

- Roger Beep Tone

- Silent Operation

- Keypad Lock

- Power HI/LO Settings

- Auto Squelch

- Speaker / Microphone Jacks

- Battery Life Extender

- Battery Low Indicator

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

To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, for body­worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF
exposure guidelines when used with Midland Radio Corp. accessories
supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may
not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION
(Only Applicable for GMRS Radio Use in the United States)

The LXT500/535 Series operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)
frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
license. You must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 - 7 or 15 - 22,
which comprise the GMRS channels of the LXT500/535 Series. Serious penalties
could result from unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as
stipulated in the Communications Acts Sections 501 and 502 (amended).

You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station identi­fication when operating the radio on GMRS channels. You should also cooperate
by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with
other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of your transmission time.

To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the
FCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC’s website:

http://www.fcc.gov and request form 605.

Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and
international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to
radio frequency electromagnetic energy:

- United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J

- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic
Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992

- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition

- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the
United States, Report 86, 1986

- International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998

To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population
or uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of
the time. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when
transmitting.

IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
MIDLAND RADIO CORP. could void your right to operate this unit. Your radio is

set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the
law to alter or adjust the settings inside the COMMUNICATOR to exceed those
limitations. Any adjustment to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.

LCD DISPLAY

1

2

3

CONTROLS

11

7

8

9

10

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Your LXT500/535 Series radio operates with either a NiMH battery pack
or optional 4 “AAA” alkaline batteries. The belt clip should be removed
to ease installation or removal of the batteries.
To install the batteries:

1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see diagram

on next page) for easy access, then remove the Battery Cover by press­ing down on the top center and sliding it down from the radio.

2. Insert 4 “AAA” batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing

the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may
damage the unit.

3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio. Replace the

belt clip, making sure it locks into place.

12

13

14

15

1. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the
battery level is low.

2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates

4

radio is transmitting a signal.

3. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from

5

1~22 on GMRS/FRS band.

4. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY

6

LOCK mode is on.

5. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio
is receiving a transmission.

6. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON –
Indicates TX Power setting (H/L).

7. PTT Button – Press and hold to trans­mit voice communication.

8. ALL/LOCK Button – Press to send a
CALL Alert signal. Press and hold to
turn KEY LOCK on/off.

9. MIC – Built-in microphone.

10. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.

11. ANTENNA

12. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC/CHG.
JACK

13. POWER / MENU Button – Press and
hold for at least 3 seconds to turn the
radio on/off. Press momentarily to
access Menu mode.

14. SCAN Button – Press to enter SCAN
mode.

15. UP▲andDOWN▼ Buttons–Make
adjustments in MENU mode.

BATTERY
COMPARTMENT

BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER

Press here and
push down to open

BELT CLIP
LOCK TAB

BELT CLIP
LATCH

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

To install the BELT CLIP, slide the clip up into the slot on the back of the radio
until the BELT CLIP LATCH clicks. To remove the BELT CLIP, press the

LOCK TAB up, then gently pull the belt clip down toward the bottom of the radio.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Your LXT500/535 Series is equipped to use a rechargeable NiMH battery pack
which can be recharged with the optional desktop charger (as described below).
The LXT500/535 can also be charged by inserting the AC adapter into the radio
charge jack. Initial charge time is 24 hours. Charge time is about 12 hours
thereafter. For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the battery pack
when the low battery icon comes on. Remove the radios from the charger when
the charge time expires.

To charge using a Desktop Charger:

1. Place the rechargeable battery packs in the radios.

2. Connect the AC adapter into an AC wall outlet.

3. Insert the AC adapter plug (or DC Cigarette Lighter adapter if
charging in vehicle) into the desktop charger jack.

4. Place the units into the desktop charger slot and note that the LED
indicator with RED color will light up, indicating charging function.