Radio Shack In-Ear Earbud Headset, 21-1897 Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.

Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack In-Ear Earbud
Headset. Your headset allows handsfree operation of your
2-way radio. It is c ompatible with the Motorola FR50, F R6 0,
T289, T510 0, T5200, T6200, T6300 series, and
RadioShack 21-1854, 21-1863 and 21-1864 FRS radios.

Clothing Clip – lets
you easily attach the
microphone to your
lapel or shirt.

Microphone with
PTT (Push to Talk)
Switch – lets you

transmit with a press
of the switch.

PTT/VOX Selection –

lets you select manual
or voice-activated
mode.

Voice Activation Control (VOX) –

lets you set the headset to
automatically activate the radio so
you transmit only when you speak.

Detachable Earhook
Earphone – fits either

your left or right ear.

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• Before setting your headset to
VOX or PTT, check your 2-way
radio to see if it has a VOX
function. If it does not, you can
only use your headset in PTT
mode. Do not set your headset
to VOX.

• Do not change your headset’s
mode (VOX or PTT) while in
use.

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1. Turn off your 2-way radio.

2. Before connecting the headset to your 2-way radio, set

VOX/PTT

operation, or

3. Insert the

on the headset to

PTT

for manual operation.

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/32-inch (2.5mm) plug i nto y our 2-w ay radio’ s

combined microphone/earphone jack.

4. Place the earphone in your ea r , then adjus t the earhook
to fit your ear. If you do not want to use the earhook,

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VOX

for voice-activated

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• Do not set the headset to VOX if
your radio does not have VOX
capability.

• Be sure to switch your headset
off to reset it before switching
between VOX and PTT.

• Refer to your 2-way radio’s
owner’s manual for detail about
your radio’s VOX function.

pull the earhook off the earphone, then place the
earphone in your ear.

5. Use the clothing clip to attach the microphone to your
lapel or shirt.

6. Turn on your 2- way radio, then set your radio to the
same mode (

If you select

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VOX or PTT

VOX

, speak into the mic rophone. T he radio

) as the headset.

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automatically switches to transmit. When you stop
talking, the radio a utomaticall y switc hes to rece ive after
a few seconds.

If you select

and speak into the microphone. Release

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PTT

, hold down

PTT

on the microphone

PTT

to

receive.

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To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you
use an earphone.

• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin
listening. After yo u begi n lis tening , ad just t he vol ume t o
a comfortable level.

• Do not listen a t extrem ely hig h volume levels. Extended
high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing
loss.

• Once you set the volum e, do no t increa se it. O ver tim e,
your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level
that does not cause discomfort might still damage your
hearing.

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Do not use an earphone with your 2-way radio when
operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle in or near
traffic. Doing so can create a traffic hazard and could be
illegal in some areas.

If you use an earphone with your 2-way radio while riding a
bicycle, be very careful. Do not listen to a continuous
broadcast. Even th ough som e earphone s let you hear some
outside sounds when li stening at norma l volume level s, they
still can present a traffic hazard.

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