RCA 35880 User Manual

35880

Family Radio Service User's Guide

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BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

PAGE

MIC

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. CHANNEL button - Used for selecting a channel. Press to advance to the next channel.

2. CHANNEL 1,2,3 indicators - Show which channel you are using. When the unit is in Power Save mode, the current CHANNEL indicator blinks slowly. See

“Power Save.”

3. PAGE - Sends a tone to other Family Radio Service units tuned to the same channel. To send a page, press the PAGE button.

4. MIC - Microphone

5. Speaker

6. ON / VOL control -Turn counterclockwise to turn ON and to increase listening volume. Turn clockwise to decrease volume and turn power OFF.

7. Antenna

8. Talk button - Press to transmit, release to receive.

9. Battery compartment

10. Belt clip

11. Headphone/ External speaker jack

12. Transmit indicator - Shows when the

unit is transmitting.

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.

3. Replace the battery compartment.

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. Push downward until it snaps into place.

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

USING YOUR FAMILY RADIO

1. Turn on power.

2. Set to desired channel.

3. Adjust volume to comfortable level.

TO T

RANSMIT

Press the Talk 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 Talk button before you start talking. The transmit indicator comes on while the unit is transmitting.

TO R

ECEIVE

When you are finished talking, release the Talk button to listen to the transmission. The transmit indicator goes out while the unit is receiving.

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

OWER SAVE

Your radio has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is no transmission within 5 seconds, your radio switches to the Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode. The CHANNEL indicator blinks to indicate Power Save is activated.

REQUENCIES

1 2 3

Frequency (MHz)

462.5625

462.5875

462.6125

Channel

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.

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 your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year. (The warranty period for rental units

begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:

• Provide you with a new or, at our

option, a refurbished unit.

• The exchange unit is under warranty

for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

How to make a warranty claim:

• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

• Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. 11721 B Alameda Ave. Socorro, Texas 79927

• Pay any charges billed to you by the

Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

• Insure your shipment for loss or

damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Thomson.

• A new or refurbished unit will be

shipped to you freight prepaid.

does not

What your warranty

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)

• Installation and set-up service adjustments.

cover:

• Batteries.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

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

• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

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

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

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

If you purchased your product outside

the USA:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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