Uniden FRS400 User Manual [en, es, fr]

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In order to get the most out of your

new radio, read this guide completely

before attempting to operate the unit.

FRS400

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
FRS400 series family radio. This product is a
lightweight, palm-sized radio you can clip on
almost anywhere.Use it at shopping malls,
amusement parks, or sporting events to stay in
contact with family and friends, or in a
neighborhood watch for vital communication.

This compact, state-of-the-art device is
equipped with the following features:

• 14 Channels

• Up to 2 mile range*

• Backlit LCD Display

• Clip-on design

• 50 hours of operation

(Typical)

• Low Battery Alert

• Call Tone Transmission

• Channel Scan

* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or

topographical conditions.

IINNSSTTAALLLL TTHHEE BBAATTTTEERRYY

Your FRS400 radio uses 3 AA Alkaline
batteries (not included) for power.We recom­mend using Duracell Ultra alkaline batteries.

To install the batteries:

1) Make sure your radio is off.

2) Remove the battery compartment door by
sliding it down from the unit.

3) Install 3 AA 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 unit from operating.

4) Replace the battery compartment door by
pushing it up until it is secure.

LLOOWW BBAATTTTEERRYY AALLEERRTT

When the batteries in the unit are low, the unit
will emit a low battery tone indication.Replace
the batteries immediately to continue using the
radio.

UUSSIINNGG TTHHEE RRAADDIIOO

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) Rotate the on/off/volume control clockwise
to turn the unit on and increase the speak­er volume

2) Rotate the on/off/volume control counter­clockwise to decrease the speaker volume
and turn the unit off.

Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)

Your radio emits a beep each time one of the
buttons is pressed.To turn this sound off, press
call while turning on the radio.To turn
this sound on, press call while turning on the
radio again.

Choosing a Channel

Your radio has 14 channels you can use to talk
to others.In order to speak to someone, each
of you must be set to the same channel.

To choose a channel:

Press the s or t button to increment or

decrement the channel number displayed.

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.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.

Transmitting a Call Alert Tone:

Press the call button to send an alert tone to
others in your party.The tone will automatically
be transmitted for a fixed length of time.

Channel Scan Feature

Your FRS400 radio has a channel scan feature
that allows you to easily scan all 14 channels.
When an active channel is detected, the unit
will pause on that channel until the channel is
clear.Then after a 4 second delay, the unit 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 s or t button until
the SCAN icon on the display is shown.The
channel number on the display will rapidly
cycle through the channels.

To turn off channel scanning:
Press the s or t button or any key until the

SCAN icon on the display is off.

LCD Backlight

The LCD backlight will automatically be turned
on with any key press. The LCD display will be
illuminated for 5 seconds before turning off.

Auto Squelch Feature

The FRS400 radio is equipped with an
automatic squelch system which shuts off weak
transmissions and unwanted noise due to ter­rain conditions or if you have reached your
range limit.

To temporarily disable the Auto Squelch and lis­ten to the selected channel, rapidly press the
PTT button twice.The channel will remain open
until the PTT button is pressed.
To re-engage the Auto Squelch, repeat the dou­ble PTT key press.

Automatic Power Save Feature

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.

SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS

Channels 14
Operating Frequencies UHF 462.5625 to

467.7125 MHz
Talk Range Up to 2 miles
Power Source 3 AA batteries
Output Power 500 mW

ERP maximum

Battery Life 50 hours (5/5/90

duty cycle)

Frequency Chart

Ch. Freq. Ch. Freq.
1 462.5625 8 467.5625
2 462.5875 9 467.5875
3 462.6125 10 467.6125
4 462.6375 11 467.6375
5 462.6625 12 467.6625
6 462.6875 13 467.6875
7 462.7125 14 467.7125

FCC Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules Subpart-B. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:

•This device may not cause harmful interfer­ence.

•This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Important: Do not open your radio to make any
internal adjustments. 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 using the
proper test equipment. 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 FCC requires that you stop using the
radio.

Audio Accessories:Do not operate the radio
with audio accessories at high volume levels.
Hearing experts advise against continuous high
volume operation.If you experience a ringing in
your ears,reduce the volume level or
discontinue use. Always make sure the radio is
turned off before plugging audio accessories
into the accessory jack. 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.

OONNEE YYEEAARR LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY

Important: Evidence of original purchase is
required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR:UNIDEN AMERICA CORPO­RATION (“Uniden”)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants,
for one year, to the original retail owner, this
Uniden Product to be free from defects in
materials and craftsmanship with only the
limitations or exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION:This warranty to the
original user shall terminate and be of no fur­ther effect 12 months after the date of original
retail sale.The warranty is invalid if the Product
is (A) damaged or not maintained as reason­able or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or
used as part of any conversion kits, subassem­blies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden,
(C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or
repaired by someone other than an authorized
Uniden service center for a defect or malfunc­tion covered by this warranty, (E) used in any
conjunction with equipment or parts or as part
of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or
(F) installed or programmed by anyone other

than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this
product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY:In the event that
the product does not conform to this warranty at
any time while this warranty is in effect, warran­tor will either, at its option, repair or replace the
defective unit and return it to you without
charge for parts, service, or any other cost
(except shipping and handling) incurred by war­rantor or its
representatives in connection with the
performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its
option, may replace the unit with a new or
refurbished unit.THE LIMITED WARRANTY
SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND
ENTIRE WARRANTY PERT AINING T O THE
PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND
EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF
ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPER­ATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMIT­ED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER­CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTIC­ULAR PURPOSE.THIS WARRANTY DOES
NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIM­BURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.Some
states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you.LEGAL REMEDIES:This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.This
warranty is void outside the United States of
America.PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PER­FORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following
the instructions in the owner’s manual you are
certain that the Product is defective, pack the
Product carefully (preferably in its original pack­aging).The Product should include all parts and
accessories originally packaged with the
Product.Include evidence of original purchase
and a note describing the defect that has
caused you to return it.The Product should be
shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to
warrantor at:

Uniden America Corporation

Parts and Service Division

4700 Amon Carter Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155

[phone], 7 a.m.to 7 p.m.Central,

Monday through Friday

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