Panasonic PalmLink KX-TR320CF, PalmLink KX-TR325CS Operating Instructions Manual

2-Way FRS Radio

Model No. KX-TR320CF

KX-TR325CS

Operating Instructions

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
AND SAVE.

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1 Getting Started
2 Before You Talk
3 To Communicate
4 Channel Scan
5 Special Features
6 Using the Options
7 Things You Should Know

Contents by Section

Getting Started

1

1-A Location of Controls

≥The illustrations used in this manual are of the KX-TR325.

Accessory

∑ Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . one

1-B Display

MIC

SP

P

R

I

V

A

T

E

T

A

L

K

VIBE RINGER

MENU

MONITOR

CALL

SCAN

SCRAMBLE

L

O

C

K

P

O

W

E

R

T
A
L
K

MIC (Microphone)/SP (Speaker) Jack
(6-A)

(LOCK) Button (5-A)

(TALK) Button

(1-G, 3-B)

Antenna (1-E)

Ear Speaker (3-C)

(MENU) Button (1-G)

(‹), (›) Buttons

(1-G, 2-A, 3-B)

Flip (3-C)

Main Speaker (3-B)

(CALL) Button
(3-D)

(SCAN) Button
(4-A)

(POWER) Button
(1-F)

Display (1-B)

DC IN 4.5 V Jack
(6-B)

TALK/BUSY
Indicator (3-A, 3-B)

Microphone (3-B)

(MONITOR) Button
(3-A)

The flip is open (3-C).

The scrambling function is ON
(KX-TR325 only) (5-C).

The unit is in the VOX
mode (6-A).

The key lock function is ON
(5-A).

The unit is in the vibratory call
mode (KX-TR325 only) (3-E).

The display shows the
battery strength (1-C).

The volume is set to level 2
(3-B, 3-C, 6-A).

The unit is using the group
code number 38
(2-B).

The unit is using the operating
channel number 14 (2-A).

The unit is sending call tones
(3-D).

The unit is using the channel
scan function (4-A).

KX-TR325CS

Printed in Malaysia

TM

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca

NOTICE:
This unit is designed for use only in Canada. Sale or
use of this product in other countries may violate local
laws.

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Getting Started Section 1

1-C Battery Installation

The unit requires 3 AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries (not included).
The battery life is about 30 hours. (Based on a usage duty of 5%
receive, 5% talk, 90% standby.)

1-F Turning the Power ON/OFF

1 Press and hold (POWER).

≥The display will appear.

2 To turn the power off, press and hold

(POWER) until the display disappears.

1-E Adjusting the Antenna

The antenna rotates 360 degrees.
You can adjust the antenna to three
different click positions.
For best performance, the antenna
should be used in the vertical
position.

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Each time you press (MENU), the display will change as
follows.

The display shows the current channel and
group code.

To select the operating channel, see 2-A.

To select the group code, see 2-B.

To select the VOX sensitivity, see 6-A.

To change the call tones, see 3-D.

To turn on/off the vibratory call, see 3-E.
(KX-TR325 only)

To turn on/off the scrambling function, see
5-C. (KX-TR325 only)

To select the auto power off mode, see 5-B.

1-G Programming Summary

You can program the following functions. See the corresponding
section number for details.

Press (›) or (‹) for the desired settings.

When finished, press (TALK) or wait for 10 seconds.

≥

You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing

(TALK)

or waiting for 10 seconds.

1 Pull down the hook and

remove the cover.

2 Install (or replace) the

batteries using the correct
polarity (r, s).

1

2

3 Close the cover.

+

1

2

3

-

-

+

­+

≥

Make sure that the unit is powered OFF before replacing the
batteries.

Battery precautions:

The batteries should be used correctly, otherwise the unit may be
damaged by battery leakage.

≥Do not mix different types of batteries.
≥Do not charge, short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries, and do

not dispose of batteries in fire.

≥Remove all the batteries when replacing.

Battery strength:

You can check the battery strength on the display (see below) while
the unit is in use. If the unit
beeps intermittently and “ ”
flashes on the display, replace
all the batteries with new ones.

≥

If the unit is left on when the battery is LOW, everything, except
the flashing “ ”, will disappear from the display. Only the

(POWER)

button can be operated to turn the unit off.

≥

Battery life may vary depending on usage conditions and ambient
temperature.

Full

Medium

Low

(flashing)

You can hang the unit on your belt or pocket using the belt clip.

To attach the belt clip To remove the belt

clip

1-D Belt Clip

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2-B Selecting the Group Code (CTCSS)

The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) allows you
to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls from other persons who are
using the same channel. It provides communication with silent
standby since you will only receive calls from group members using
the same group code. The unit is equipped with 38 group codes.
The factory preset is “0” (OFF).

67.0

71.9

74.4

77.0

79.7

82.5

85.4

88.5

91.5

94.8

No. Freq. No. Freq. No. Freq. No. Freq.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

97.4

100.0

103.5

107.2

110.9

114.8

118.8

123.0

127.3

131.8

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

136.5

141.3

146.2

151.4

156.7

162.2

167.9

173.8

179.9

186.2

21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

192.8

203.5

210.7

218.1

225.7

233.6

241.8

250.3
OFF

31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38

0

(unit: Hz)

CTCSS code

The CTCSS does not make your conversation private. It only
allows you to not listen to unwanted conversations.

1 Press (MENU) twice.

≥“ ” and the current group code will

flash on the display.

2 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the

desired group code (0– 38) is displayed
(see below).

3 When finished, press (TALK) or wait for

10 seconds.

≥

The selected code will not be cleared even when you turn off the
unit.

≥

To communicate with others without a group code, select “0”
(OFF) in step 2.

2-A Selecting the Operating Channel

The factory preset is “1”.

1 Press (MENU).

≥“ ” and the current channel will flash

on the display.

2 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the

desired operating channel (1–14) is
displayed.

3 When finished, press (TALK) or wait for

10 seconds.

≥

The selected channel will not be cleared even when you turn off
the unit.

To Communicate

3

3-B Sending/Receiving Messages

1 Check the current channel activity (3-A).

≥Do not talk if someone is already on the channel.

2 Press and hold (TALK) to transmit and talk into the

microphone.

≥The TALK/BUSY indicator lights red.

3 To receive, release (TALK).

≥The TALK/BUSY indicator lights green.
≥Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue communication.

≥

To maximize readability of your transmitted signal,
pause a few seconds after pressing

(TALK)

, hold

the unit 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10

cm

) from your mouth

and speak at a normal voice level.

≥

For safe motor vehicle operation, please do not use the unit while
driving. Either stop your vehicle or allow a passenger to use the
unit.

To select the main speaker volume

The factory preset is “5”.

1 Press (›) or (‹).

≥“

VOL

” and the current volume level will flash on the display.

2 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the desired volume level

(1–8) is displayed.

The monitor function activates the speaker. Use this function when
received signals are too weak to recognize. You can use the monitor
function to check activity on the current channel before transmission.

1 Press and hold (MONITOR) to open the squelch.

≥The TALK/BUSY indicator lights green.
≥You will hear static if the channel is clear for use.

2 Release (MONITOR) to close the squelch.

≥The TALK/BUSY indicator light goes out.

≥

If you want to use the monitor privately, open the flip before
pressing

(MONITOR)

.

3-A Monitor

2

Before You Talk

Section 2

The unit has 14 operating frequency channels and 38 group codes.
To talk to others, all users in your group must be using the same
channel and group code.

(TALK)

(MENU)

(‹), (›)

Flip

(CALL)

TALK/BUSY Indicator
Microphone

(MONITOR)

Display

Ear Speaker

Main Speaker

Backlit LCD Display

The lighted display will remain
on for about 5 seconds after
pressing any button except
(TALK) or closing the flip.

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