Sylvania GMR223 User Manual

Choosing a Channel

Your radio has 22 channels and 38 CTCSS codes you can use
to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you
must be set to the same channel and CTCSS code.

To choose a channel:
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press the

CH/SCAN

or key to increase or decrease the channel number

displayed.

Note: Channels 1-14 have an expectancy range of up to

approximately 2 miles.Channels 15-22 have an expectancy

range of up to approximately 5 miles.

GMR223

*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.

• 8 GMRS / 14 FRS Channels

• 38 CTCSS Codes

• Up to 5 Mile Range*

• Internal VOX Circuitry

• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts

• Backlit LCD Display

• Headset Jack (Headset is optional
and not included)

• Battery Recharge Circuit

• 2 NiMH Battery Pack

• Dual Charging Cradle
with AC Adapter

1 Antenna
2

PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button

3

CH/SCAN (Channel/scan up) Key

4

CALL Key

5

CH/SCAN (Channel/scan down) Key

6

SEL/(Select/Power) Key
7 Speaker
8Headset Jack (Headset is optional and

not included)
9

MON (Monitor) Key
10

VOL (Volume up) Key
11

VOL (Volume down) Key

12 Charging LED’s
13 Battery Level Meter
14 Receive Indicator
15 Scan Indicator
16 Channel Indicator
17 Call Indicator
18 VOX Indicator
19 Keypad Lock Indicator
20 Transmit Indicator
21 Volume Setting Indicator
22 CTCSS Indicator

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sylvania GMR223
(General Mobile Radio Service) radio.This product is a
lightweight, palm-sized radio.Use it at spor ting events to stay
in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in
a neighborhood watch for vital communication.This compact,
state-of-the-art device is equipped with many features.

INSTALL THE BATTERIES

Your GMR223 radio uses the included NiMH battery pack or 4
AAA alkaline batteries (not included). If alkaline batteries are
used, we recommend using high quality alkaline batteries.

To i nstall the NiMH battery pack:

1) Make sure your radio is OFF.

2) Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab at
the bottom of the compartment door allowing the door to be
removed.

3) Place the NiMH battery pack in the compartment, making
sure that the charge contacts are on the lower half of the
battery pack and facing out. If the NiMH battery pack is
installed incorrectly, the unit will not operate.

4) Replace the battery compar tment door.

5) The battery pack must be charged before using for the first
time. Place the GMR223 radio into the charging cradle
allowing 16 hours charging time to fully charge the battery
pack.

Note: Always make sure your battery pack is fully discharged

before recharging to prolong the life of the battery pack.The

LED will illuminate while the radio is in the charging cradle.

To install 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included):

1) Make sure your radio is OFF.

2) Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab
at the bottom of the compartment door allowing the door to
be removed.

3) Install 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included) into the
battery compartment. Be certain to follow the + and –
symbols in the compartment. Installing the batteries
incorrectly will prevent the radio from operating.

4) Replace the battery compartment door.

USING THE RADIO

In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this
reference guide completely before attempting to operate the
unit.

Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume

1) Press and hold the SEL/ key t o turn the unit ON, and
increase the speaker volume by pressing the VOL key. To
decrease the volume, press the VOL key.

2) Press and hold the SEL/ key again to turn the unit OFF.

Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)

Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons or keys
(except for the PTT button and CALL key) are pressed. To tur n
this sound OFF, press and hold CALLwhile turning ON the
radio. Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.

• Battery Level Meter

• Channel Monitor

• Channel Scan

• Keypad Lock

BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW

BATTERY ALERT

This unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate
the status of the batteries. When the batteries in the unit are
low, the battery level meter icon will flash. Replace the
alkaline batteries immediately or if you are using the NiMH

1) To enter the Menu, press the SEL/ key.

2) Additional presses of the SEL/ key will advance you
through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" operating mode.

3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:

a.Press and hold the SEL/ key again.
b. Press PTT, MON, VOL /, and CALL.
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to

"Normal" mode.

Choosing a CTCSS Code

Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of the codes,
OFF or 1-38 selected. Code "OFF" indicates no CTCSS code
selected and your radio can receive a signal regardless of the
code settings of the transmitting radio.

1) Enter the Menu. The CTCSS code on the LCD display will
flash.

2) Press the CH/SCAN or key to increase or decrease
the code number displayed.You can also select "OFF" at this
stage.

3) Exit the Menu to return to "Normal" mode.

Talking on Your Radio

To talk to others using the radio:

1)

Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a clear, normal
voice about 2-3 inches away from the microphone.While you
are transmitting, the icon will appear on the display. To
avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause
slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking.

2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTT button. You
can now receive incoming calls.While receiving, the icon
will appear on the display.

Voice Operated Transmission

Your GMR223 radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice
Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for automatic
voice transmissions.The VOX feature is designed to be used
with a headset with a microphone (not included). Transmission
is initiated by speaking into the remote microphone instead of
pushing the PTT button.

To select the VOX level:

1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until the

vox icon

appears on the display.The current level (off, 1-3) will be
indicated. Level "oF" disables VOX, while levels - set
the sensitivity of the VOX circuit.

2) Press either the CH/SCAN or key to the desired VOX
sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased sensitivity to voice
in normally quiet environments, and use a higher level to
reduce undesired activation in very noisy environments.

3) Exit the Menu.

Transmitting a Call Tone

Your GMR223 radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones
that will be transmitted when the CALL key is pressed.

To select a call tone:

1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until the

call icon

is shown on the display.The current call tone number
(-) will be indicated.

2) Press the CH/SCAN or key to increase or decrease
the number to the desired call tone. Each tone will be heard
through the speaker.

3) Exit the Menu.

To transmit the selected call tone, press the

CALL key.
The selected tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed
length of time.

Normal NormalCTCSS VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock

1-5

off, 1-38 off, 1-3

ON-OFF

GMR223 RADIO

Navigating through the Menu

To access the advanced features of the GMR223, your radio
has a Menu function.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Your package contains 2 x GMR223 radios, 2 x NiMH battery
packs, 2 x belt clips, a dual recharging cradle with AC adapter
and this reference guide.

battery pack, you must recharge the battery pack in order to
continue using the radio.

Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or proper ty
damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Sylvania
accessories specifically designated for this product.

Channel Scan Feature

Your GMR223 radio has a channel Scan feature that allows
you to easily Scan all 22 channels.When an active channel is
detected, the radio will pause on that channel until the channel
is clear.Then after a 2 second delay, the radio will continue
scanning. Pressing PTT while the Scan is paused on a channel
will allow you to transmit on that channel.

To turn ON channel scanning:
Press and hold either the

CH/SCAN or key until the

scan icon is displayed.The channel number on the display will
change as the radio rapidly cycles through the channels.

To turn OFF channel scanning:
Press

SEL/,CALL, or PTT.

Keypad Lock

To Lock the keypad:

1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until the
icon appears on the display.The current key Lock status
(OFF) blinks on the display.

2) To switch the key Lock mode from OFF to ON, press the
CH/SCAN key.

3) To confirm the setting, press the SEL/ key.
The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.

Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming your

selection by pressing the SEL/ key, the key Lock setting will
be set to OFF.

To Unlock the keypad:

1) Press and hold the

SEL/ key to turn the radio OFF.

2) Press and hold the SEL/ key again to turn the radio ON.
The keypad is unlocked.

Automatic Power Save Feature

Your GMR223 radio has a unique circuit designed to
dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is no
transmission nor an incoming call within 3 seconds, your radio
switches to the Power Save mode.The radio is still able to
receive transmissions in this mode.

LCD Backlight

The LCD backlight will automatically turn ON when any key
(except PTT button) is pressed.The LCD display will illuminate for
10 seconds before turning OFF.

Monitor Mode Feature

Your GMR223 radio allows you to listen for weak signals on the
current channel at the press of a key.

To turn ON the monitor mode:

1) Press

MON for brief listening, the icon will blink.

2) Press and hold MON for 2 seconds for continuous listening.
The receiver circuit will stay open, and let in both the noise
and weak signals.

To turn OFF monitor mode:

Press

MON to return to "Normal" mode, and the icon

stops blinking.

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Channels 8 GMRS / 14 FRS
CTCSS Codes 38 Sub-Audible Tones
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500-

467.7125 MHz

Power Source 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries

(not included) or
NiMH Battery Pack (BP38)

Range Channels 1-14 up to 2 miles

Channels 15-22 up to 5 miles

Battery Life 22 Hours typ. -

Alkaline Batteries
(5/5/90 duty cycle)
14 Hours typ. - NiMH
Battery Pack

Frequency Chart

Ch. Freq. Cross Ref. Ch. Freq. Cross Ref.

1462.5625 FRS & GMRS 1 12 467.6625 FRS 12

2462.5875 FRS & GMRS 2 13 467.6875 FRS 13

3462.6125 FRS & GMRS 3 14 467.7125 FRS 14

4462.6375 FRS & GMRS 4 15 462.5500 GMRS 11

5462.6625 FRS & GMRS 5 16 462.5750 GMRS 8

6462.6875 FRS & GMRS 6 17 462.6000 GMRS 12

7462.7125 FRS & GMRS 7 18 462.6250 GMRS 9

8467.5625 FRS 8 19 462.6500 GMRS 13

9467.5875 FRS 9 20 462.6750 GMRS 10

10 467.6125 FRS 10 21 462.7000 GMRS 14

11 467.6375 FRS 11 22 462.7250 GMRS 15

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Important: Changes or modifications to this unit
not expressly approved by Sylvania could void your
authority 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 radio to exceed those limitations.
Any adjustments to your radio must be made by
qualified technicians.

To be safe and sure:

• Never open your radio’s case.

• Never change or replace anything in your radio
except the batteries.

Your radio might cause TV or radio interference
even when it is operating properly.To determine
whether your radio is causing the interference, turn
it off. If the interference goes away, your radio is
causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by
moving your radio away from the receiver.If you
cannot eliminate the interference, the IC requires
that you stop using the radio.
Hazardous Environments: Do not operate the
radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or fire
may result. Do not operate the radio near
unshielded electrical blasting caps.
Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with
blasting operations and may cause an explosion.
Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental
transmission when in a blasting area or in areas
posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Construction
crews often use remote control RF devices to set
off explosives.
Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a soft
cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or
solvents because they can harm the body of the
unit and leak inside, causing permanent damage.
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the battery
contacts. Do not submerge the unit in water.If the
unit gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries
immediately.
Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to
minimize potential water damage. Leave the battery
compartment cover off overnight to ensure
complete drying. Do not use the radio until the unit
is completely dry.

We appreciate your purchase of a SYLVANIA
Communication product. We take pride in the
quality of our products and have manufactured your
new Communication unit to exacting quality
standards. We feel confident that in normal use, it
will provide you with satisfactory performance.
However, should you experience difficulty, you are
protected under the provisions of this warranty.
SYLVANIA Communication products are warranted
against manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship in normal use for the following period
from the date of purchase by the original user, and
is conditional upon the unit being installed and
used as directed in the instruction manual.

PRODUCT PARTS AND LABOUR

Cordless Telephone 1 Year
Corded Telephone 1 Year
Telephone Headset 1 Year
Communications 1 Year

SYLVANIA's obligation under this warranty shall be
limited to the repair, including all necessary parts
and the cost of the labour connected therewith, or
at our option the exchange of any Communication
product which shows evidence of a manufacturing
defect within the warranty period.
Replacement parts, furnished in connection with
this warranty shall be warranted for a period equal
to the unexpired portion of the original equipment
warranty.

CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS

This warranty applies to the product from the
original date of purchase at retail. Therefore, the
owner must provide a copy of the original, dated bill
of sale. No warranty service will be performed
without a bill of sale. Transportation to and from
the service depot is the responsibility of the owner.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

This warranty is extended to SYLVANIA
Communication products purchased and used in
Canada. This warranty shall not apply to
appearance or accessory items including but not
limited to: antenna, cabinet, cabinet parts, knobs,
batteries, connecting cables, cassette tapes,
compact discs. This warranty shall, in addition, not
apply to damages due to handling, transportation,
unpacking, set-up, installation, customer
adjustments that are covered in the instruction
book, repair or replacement of parts supplied by
other than the SYLVANIA author ized service depot,
any malfunction or failure caused by or resulting

from abnormal environmental conditions, improper
unauthorized service, improper maintenance,
modifications or repair by the consumer, abuse,
misuse, neglect, accident, fire, flood, or other Acts
of God, and incorrect line voltage.
This Communication product is only warranted to
the original retail purchaser. This warranty
becomes void in the event of commercial or rental
use. This warranty becomes void in the event
serial numbers are altered, defaced or removed.
SYLVANIA reser ves the right to make changes in
design or to make additions to or improvements
upon this product without incurring any obligation to
install the same on products previously
manufactured. The foregoing is in lieu of all other
warranties expressed or implied and SYLVANIA
neither assumes nor authorizes any person to
assume for it any other obligation or liability in
connection with the sale or service of this product.
In no event shall SYLVANIA or its SYLVANIA
dealers be liable for special or consequential
damage arising from the use of this product, or for
any delay in the performance of this warranty due
to cause beyond our control.
The purchaser may have other rights under existing
provincial or federal laws, and where any terms of
this warranty are prohibited by such laws, they are
deemed null and void, but the remainder of the
warranty shall remain in effect.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

Should this product require service, you may obtain
specific information on how to obtain service by
contacting the SYLVANIA Dealer from whom this
product was purchased, or by contacting us
directly:

SYLVANIA SERVICE

300 Alden Road

Markham, Ontario

L3R 4C1

PHONE: [phone] FAX:[phone]

1-800-287-4871

SYLVANIA WARRANTY STATEMENT

IC INFORMATION

WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate
this radio transmitter to insure safe operation.
Please adhere to the following:
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could impair call quality, damage the
radio, or result in violation of regulations.
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna.
If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the
skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your
local dealer for a replacement antenna.

Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical body-worn
operations using the supplied belt-clip, which
typically provides a space of 1 inch from the body.
To maintain compliance with RF exposure
requirements, Body-worn operations are restricted
to the supplied belt-clip.
For hand-held operation, the radio should be held
1 inch from the user's face.The use of accessories
that do not satisfy these requirements may not
comply with RF exposure requirements and should
be avoided.

RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION

© 2004 SYLVANIA
300 Alden Road, Markham, Ontario L3R 4CI
Printed in China
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SPECIFICATIONS

CTCSS Chart (Hz)

Code Freq. Code Freq.

oF OFF 20 131.8

1 67.0 21 136.5

2 71.9 22 141.3

3 74.4 23 146.2

4 77.0 24 151.4

5 79.7 25 156.7

6 82.5 26 162.2

7 85.4 27 167.9

8 88.5 28 173.8

9 91.5 29 179.9

10 94.8 30 186.2

11 97.4 31 192.8

12 100.0 32 203.5

13 103.5 33 210.7

14 107.2 34 218.1

15 110.9 35 225.7

16 114.8 36 233.6

17 118.8 37 241.8

18 123.0 38 250.3

19 127.3

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