Midland LXT500, LXT591, LXT535 User Manual

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 FRS (Family 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 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
body-worn 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.

LCD DISPLAY

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

2. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates
radio is transmitting a signal.

3. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from
1~22 on FRS band.

4. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY
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)

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CONTROLS

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

8. CALL/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

s

and DOWN tButtons –

Make adjustments in MENU mode.

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13

12

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

Your 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 the 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.

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MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION

5900 Parretta Drive

Kansas City, MO 64120

Call 816.241.8500

We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you

think of your new Midland product on

or by visiting us at

midlandusa.com

Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without
notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or
omissions on its packaging.

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 radio is equipped to use a rechargeable NiMH battery pack
which can be recharged with the optional desktop charger (as
described below). The radio 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.

In order to ensure that the battery pack is fully charged, it is
recommended that the battery pack be charged for at least 12
hours with the radio turned OFF.

1. Only use our NiMH battery pack and AC adapter.

2. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any batteries
or battery packs other than the one indicated in the manual.
This may cause leakage and damage to the radio.

3. For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and
remove the batteries from the radio.

LOW BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

When the battery voltage gets low, the LOW BATTERY ICON
will blink along with the message “bt Lo” on the display. When using
the rechargeable battery pack, the low battery icon will indicate that
you are very close to the batteries being exhausted. When using AAA
Alakaline batteries, the low battery icon means you have about 50%
of battery life remaining.

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POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME

Press the POWER/MENU button for at least 3 seconds to turn the
radio on/off. During Power On, the radio will beep 3 times with
different tones, the LCD will display all icons for 1 second and the
LCD display will indicate the last channel selected.

To increase/decrease the volume level, press the

s\t

buttons

during RX or STANDBY mode.

TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL

To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel.

1. For maximum clarity, hold the radio at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from
your mouth.

2. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice
into the microphone. The TX icon will appear continuously on
the LCD display while transmitting.

3. To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appear
on the display when your radio is receiving a transmission.

OPERATING YOUR RADIO

ABOUT RANGE

Your LXT Series radios are designed to give you maximum range
under optimum conditions.

Optimum Conditions are:

l Over water
l Open rural areas without obstructions
l Flat areas where you can see the other person

To ensure you get maximum range:
l Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will

cause low power conditions.

l Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power.

LXT Series QUICK REFERENCE CHART

SCAN

Your radios can scan all 22 channels for activity. To enter, quickly
press the SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. Your
radio will rapidly scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any active
channel for 4 seconds before resuming scan.

When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, the
scanning function will stop and remain on the active channel. To
resume scanning, quickly press the SCAN button.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

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.

Body-Worn Operation

If you wear the radio on your body when transmitting always use Midland­supplied or approved belt clip, holster, case, or body harness for this
product. Use of any accessories not supplied or approved by Midland may
exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use
any accessories supplied or approved by Midland, ensure the radio and

its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5cm) from your body when
transmitting.

BELT CLIP

BATTERY
COMPARTMENT

BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER

Press here and
push down to open

LOCK TAB

BELT CLIP
LATCH

MENU

Channel

1~22

Power

H/L

Roger Beep

On/Off

Silent Operation

On/Off

CALL ALERT

Your radios can transmit a call alert for a fixed length of time. To send
a call alert, press the CALL button. The TX icon will appear while
transmitting a call alert and a tone can be heard on the speaker for
confirmation.

KEYPAD LOCK

To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the LOCK
button for 4 seconds. The KEY LOCK icon will appear on the display.
PTT and CALL will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to
unlock the keypad.

CHANNEL SELECTION (FRS BAND)

Press the MENU button once, and then the

s\t

buttons to select
one of the 22 FRS channels. To confirm the selection, press the PTT
button or press the MENU button again to move to the next feature
setting.

Note : To communicate between two radios, all radios in your

group must be set to the same channel.

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TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTION

Your radio has 2 power level settings. To select the power level on
channels 1~7 and 15~22, press the MENU button until a “Pr” icon
appears blinking on the display. Then press the

s\t

buttons to
select TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL icon (H: Hi/L: Lo). To confirm,
press the PTT button or press the MENU button again to move to the
next feature setting.

Note : You cannot adjust the power setting on channels
8~14. They are set to Lo power per FCC regulations.

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ROGER BEEP (end of transmission) TONE

When the PTT button is released, the radio will beep to confirm to
other users that your transmission has finished.

To turn the ROGER BEEP tone on, press the MENU button until the
display shows a “rb” icon while on the right of the “rb” display, an “oF”
icon appears. Select “on” by pressing the

s\t

buttons and push the
PTT key, or press the MENU button to move to the next feature
setting.

To turn the ROGER BEEP tone off, press the MENU button until the
display shows a “rb” icon while on the right of the “rb” display, an “on”
icon appears. Select “oF” by pressing the

s\t

buttons and push the
PTT key, or press the MENU button to move to the next feature
setting.

SILENT OPERATION

Your radio has a SILENT OPERATION mode. In this mode, all
“beeps” and “tones” are disabled.

To turn the SILENT OPERATION mode on, press the MENU button
until the display shows a “bP” icon while on the right of the “bP”
display, an “on” icon appears. Select “oF” by pressing the

s\t

buttons and push the PTT key or the MENU button.

To turn the SILENT OPERATION mode off, press the MENU button
until the display shows a “bP” icon while on the right of the “bP”
display, an “oF” icon appears. Select “on” by pressing the

s\t

buttons and push the PTT key or the MENU button.

EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK

Your radio can be used with an optional external
speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your hands
for other tasks. To use an optional speaker/
microphone or headset:

l Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks.
l Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the

mic into your desired position.

Note : You can charge a rechargeable NiMH

battery pack thru the CHG Jack

PROBLEM SOLUTION

No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteries

Cannot Receive
Messages

- Confirm the radios have the same channel
settings.

- Make sure that you are within range of the other
transceivers.

- Buildings and other structures may interfere with
your communication.

Radio is not responding
to button presses

- Make sure key lock is not on (See Keypad Lock).

- Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then
on.

Display is dim - Recharge or replace batteries.

Charger not functioning - Contacts on the bottom of the radio may require

cleaning.

- Ensure the outlet where the charger is plugged
in is functioning properly.

- Check that the battery pack is installed in the radio
properly.

USE AND CARE

1. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio

2. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.

3. Do not immerse the radio in water.

4. Dry the radio with a dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.

5. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term
storage.

If you have a problem which you believe requires
service, please call first and speak with a service
technician at 816-241-8500. Many problems can be
remedied over the phone without returning the unit for
service.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SPECIFICATIONS

Channels 22 FRS Channels
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz
Power Source 4 AAA Alkaline or 4.8V Rechargeable NiMH

battery pack

FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)

* Channels 8~14 are low-power FRS channels

IMPORTANT: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

IMPORTANT: Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.

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.

LIMITED WARRANTY (United States and Canada)

Subject to the exclusions set forth below, Midland Radio Corporation will repair or
replace, at its option without charge, any Midland FRS transceiver which fails due to
a defect in material or workmanship within Three Years following the initial consumer
purchase.

This warranty does not apply to water damage, battery leak, abuse or misuse of
unauthorized accessories, unauthorized service or modification or altered products.
Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase, including any chargers,
microphones, and cables.

This warranty does not include the cost of labor for removal or re-installation of the
product in a vehicle or other mounting.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED AS SET FORTH HEREIN AND TO THE DURATION
OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS
PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MIDLAND BE
LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, BODILY INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND DEATH) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR
PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA OR OTHER
FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT
THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

For Product Purchased in the USA:

Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the
warranted product, prepaid freight, along with proof of purchase to:

Midland Radio Corporation
Warranty Service Department
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, MO 64120

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

Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United
States of America or any of the territories or possessions thereof, or from a U.S.
Military exchange.

For Product Purchased in Canada:

Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the
warranted product, along with proof of purchase, to your place of purchase in
Canada.

This warranty gives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty rights may be
provided by law in some areas within Canada.

AVPH2

- Closed Face
Helmet
Headset Kit

AVP1

- Over the Ear

Headsets

ACCESSORIES

Accessories can be purchased at midlandusa.com.

AVPH3

- Surveillance

Headsets

AVPH5

- Behind the

Head Headsets

AVPH4

- Wrap Around

the Ear
Headsets

AVPH7

- Camo
Headsets with
Boom Mic

AVP-H8

- Acoustic Throat
Mic

AVP6

- Chargers and
Batteries

CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq.

1

462.5625

2

462.5875

3

462.6125

4

462.6375

5

462.6625

6

462.6875

7

462.7125

8

467.5625

9

467.5875

10

467.6125

11

467.6375

12

467.6625

13

467.6875

14

467.7125

15

462.5500

16

462.5750

17
18
19
20
21
22

462.6000

462.6250

462.6500

462.6750

462.7000

462.7250