Alecto FR-30 User manual

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USER MANUAL
FR-30

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FR-30
Private mobile radio (PMR) lets you talk to as many
people as you wish, as often as you like, with no need
for a license, subscription or tax payment. It’s very
easy to use, even for children.
Each handset is to be used with one or more handsets
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USER GUIDE
Private mobile radio
VOX hands-
free kit
connector
Lift as shown
to plug in a
hands-free kit
UPKey
DOWN Key
FUNC/LOCK
Button
CALL Button
Microphone
Speaker
Antenna
PTT
LIGHT/MON
Button
Torch
Button
Power Button
Torch

Fitting the batteries
You need four alkaline 1.5V AAA/LR03 or four Nimh
AAA rechargeable batteries for each handset.
1. Pull down to release the battery compartment cover
2. Insert the four batteries, clicking them firmly into
place. Make sure the plus and minus ends of the
batteries are positioned as shown.
3. Replace the cover.
Warnings
*Do not try to recharge alkaline batteries.
*Dispose of used batteries safely - never try to burn
them or put them anywhere they could get burnt or
punctured.
*If you don’t intend to use your handsets for several
months, take the batteries out so they don’t leak
corrosive substances.
*When the display shows that the battery level
indicator is low (see page 12), replace all four
batteries.
*Don’t leave dead batteries in your handset - they
might leak corrosive substances.

Fitting the belt clip (optional)
Slide the belt clip into place as shown
Switching on and off
To switch on, press the power
button for about 2 seconds until the
handset ‘beeps’ and the display
comes on.
To switch off, press the power button
until the display clears.
Volume control
To adjust the volume of the speaker, press the [ UP]
and [DOWN] key, lowest level is 1 to highest level is 8.
Cleaning and care
To clean your handset, use a soft cloth dampened
with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents, which
may cause permanent damage which is not covered
by the guarantee.

DISPLAY PANEL FIX a picture
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1. CHANNEL INDICATOR
2. 2 DIGIT MAIN CHANNEL
3. VOL LEVEL / AP OFF / VOX SENS
4. CTCSS CODE INDICATOR
5. 2 DIGIT CTCSS CODE NUMBER
6. SCAN INDICATOR
7. CALL TONE / TIMER COUNTER
8. VOX INDICATIOR
9. TIMER INDICATOR
10. AUTO POWER OFF
11. BABY CALL
12. FM RADIO (For Model TC-209FL / TC-209FBL)
13. KEY LOCK SYMBOL
14. VOL INDICATOR
15. BATTERY INDICATOR
16. KEY TONE INDICATOR
17. TX ICON
18. RX ICON
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: 2-digit channel number
: 2-digit CTCSS code number
SCAN : Scan frequency channel
: Talk confirmation tone
: Battery level indicator
VOL : Volume level indicator
: Receiving
: Transmitting
VOX : Vox mode
CHAN : Main Channel
CODE : CTCSS Channel
: Key lock function
: Key Tone function
: Auto power off
TIMER: Timer function
: Baby Call function
:FMRADIO(For Model TC-209FL / TC-209FBL)
FUNCTION KEY FLOW CHART
FUNC
CHANNELS
CTCSS
SCAN
CALL TONE
VOX
TALK CONFIRMATION TONE
STOP WATCH
AUTO POWER OFF
BABY-CALL
BABY-CALL TIME
FM RADIO (For Model TC-209FL / TC-209FBL)
END

Communicating
Note that PMR transmission is ‘one-way-at-a-time’ -
while you are speaking, you cannot listen to other
people.
To speak to another handset user
1 Press and hold the PTT button
The “ “ symbol
appears on the display.
2 Speak in a normal
tone -don’t shout
3 When you have finished
speaking, release the PTT button.
To listen to another handset user
1 Make sure the PTT button is not pressed.
The “ “ symbol will appear on the display when
the other person starts to speak.
2 Adjust the volume control as necessary (see page
3)
Talk range
Your handset has been designed to maximize the trans-
mission range. It is not recommended to use two units
within 1.5 m apart because of interference.
The maximum talk range is affected by terrain. In flat
and open area, the talk range can be up to 3 km. The
range will be reduced if there is obstruct in between.
Backlight Of LCD Display
The screen will light for 7 seconds whenever the [LIGHT/
MON] key is pressed. You can extinguish the back-
light by pressing the [ LIGHT/MON] key again.

Selecting channels
PMR has eight channels. You can communicate with
any other user whose handset is turned to the same
channel as yours.
To set the main channel:
1. Press [FUNC/LOCK]keyonce
2. Press the [UP] and [DOWN] key to select a Channel
3. Press the “PTT” button to confirm the Channel
4. The Channel will then be displayed on the LCD
Select CTCSS tone function
This function can help you to identify your group of
users among the same channel. Only the users with
the same CTCSS tone can listen and talk to each
other, but all the users on the same channel can listen
to the conversation.
To select a CTCSS* tone
1. Press [FUNC/LOCK]keytwice and the CTCSS
“CODE” will flash.
2. Press [UP]or[DOWN] key to select your desired
CTCSS code (there are 38 tones to choose from).
3. Press the PTT key to confirm the selection.
* CTCSS stands for ‘Continuous Tone-Coded
Squelch System’
Scan for a channel in use
1. Press [FUNC/LOCK]key3times
2. Press [UP]or[DOWN] key to select if you want
channel scan on or off
3. Press PTT button to confirm your choice,
a. if you chose the channel search to be ON, then
the unit will search automatically for a channel
in use.
b. If it doesn’t find a channel in use then you can
stop the search by pressing the [FUNC/LOCK]
key.

Select Call Tone
This function allows you to setup different alert types
when you receive a call.
1. Press [FUNC/LOCK]key4times.
2. Press the [UP]or[DOWN] keys to select the
desired type alert, total 8 types can be selected
3. Confirm the selection by pressing the PTT button.
Hands-free Use
Your walkie talkie has a built in Voice Activation
Circuit (VOX). The unit can be connected with a VOX
cable (microphone/speaker) for hands-free use
without pressing the PTT button.
To Turn On the Vox function.
Simply plug in your VOX cable to the unit and press
[FUNC/LOCK]key5times to go in the VOX mode.
“VOX” is flashing & “0” is displaying. Press [ UP]keyto
select VOX sound level.
There is 3 ( 1,2,3) level. 3 is highest, whilst 1 is lowest.
Press PTT to confirm the setting.
To Turn Off the Vox function.
To deactivate VOX function by doing the same step to
VOX mode and press [DOWN] key to 0. Press PTT key
to confirm the setting. The unit will be back to normal
mode and can remove the VOX cable.
Talk Confirmation Tone
This function allows you to alert correspondent with a
beep when you have finished speaking. The
correspondent can talk after the beep tone.
1. Press [FUNC/LOCK]key6times
2. The icon [tone] flashes
3. Press [UP]or[DOWN] keys to turn on or off beep
tone.
4. Confirm the selection by pressing the PTT button.

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Stop Watch Function (Count Up)
* Press [FUNC/LOCK]key7times, the TIMER icon
will flash;
* Press [UP] to turn on the TIMER function;
* Press [DOWN] key to turn off the TIMER function;
* Press PTT to confirm your selection;
* After you have turned the TIMER “on” then you start
and stop the timer with the [ CALL] key. To clear
press the [LIGHT/MON]key.
* Max count up from 0 to 99min 59 sec;
Auto Power Off
There are 3 time levels of 1, 2, and 3 hours can be
selected for auto power off.
1. Press [FUNC/LOCK]key8times
2. The icon will blink in the upper side
3. Press [UP]or[DOWN] keys to select your desired
time for the handset to turn off automatically, 1, 2
or 3 hours.
4. To disable this function select “0”
5. Press PTT button to confirm your choice
Baby Monitor Function
Baby VOX (Baby side)
Step One
* Press [FUNC/LOCK]key9times to go into Baby
Call mode. Baby & VOX icons will display and
flash:
* Firstly press [UP] key to select Baby VOX function;
* Then press PTT key to confirm;
* When in KEY LOCK mode, press PTT button to
switch off this function.

Step Two
* Do the same step as above and press [ DOWN]key
to go into Baby Call function .
* Then Baby & Call & 0 icons will flash;
* Press [FUNC/LOCK] to confirm and select calling
time;
* Press [UP]or[DOWN] key to select time from 0~10
min (the unit will send out a call in constand period
depend on your time setting);
* Pressing PTT keyor[FUNC/LOCK] key to confirm
the setting.
* When in KEY LOCK mode, press PTT button to
switch off this function.
FM Radio (For Model TC-209FL / TC-209FBL)
1. Press [FUNC/LOCK]key11 times until " OF"
display and flashing
2. To turn on the radio function
a. Press [UP]or[DOWN] key until " On" display
b. Press "PTT" to confirm your choice
c. Press "PTT" again for scan the next radio
channel
d. if you want to re-scan the channel, please press
[CALL]key
e. To adjust the volume of the speaker, press [ UP]
and [DOWN]key
3. To turn off the radio function
a. Press "PTT" in 5 seconds until the icon " "
disappeared
b. Or the radio will be terminated when receive
the call signal
c. Radio mode will be turn on automatically in 10
seconds after finish the transmitting. (Repeat
Step3a if you want to turn off the function)

Key Lock Function
To Prevent accidental entries, you can lock the key
buttons. By pressing [FUNC/LOCK] key for 2 sec until
the “ “ icon appears.
Press the [FUNC/LOCK] key for 2 sec again to unlock
this function and the “ “ icon will disappear.
“PTT “&[LIGHT/MON] key can still valid when key lock
function is activated.
Key Tone Function
To deactivate Key Tone Function
1. Turn off the radio.
2. Press "PTT" key first, then press "Power Button"
in the same time until the radio on.
3. The " " icon will display in the LCD
To activate Key Tone Function
1. Turn off the radio again.
2. Press "PTT" key first, then press "Power Button"
in the same time until the radio on.
3. The " " icon will NOT display in the LCD
Monitor Mode
Your handset has an Automatic Squelch Circuit to
turn off the speaker when there is no receiving.
However, the circuit will reduce the reception ability if
the receiving signal is weak. It is advised to deacti-
vate the circuit if you don’t want to monitor weak signals.
To activate the Automatic Squelch Circuit (monitor
mode):
Press and hold the [LIGHT/MON] key for 2 seconds.
You will hear noise.This is normal because the circuit
will not turn off the speaker even for loud noise.
To deactivate the Automatic Squelch Circuit (monitor
mode):
Press and hold the [LIGHT/MON] key for 2 seconds.

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Battery Level Indicator
The battery level indicator shows the status of the
battery.
Full
2/3
1/3
Low battery warning. Replace all three
batteries.
Torch (For Model TC-209FBL)
Channel Frequency Table
Channel. Frequency Channel. Frequency
(MHz) (MHz)
01 446.00625 05 446.05625
02 446.01875 06 446.06875
03 446.03125 07 446.08125
04 446.04375 08 446.09375
1. Press and hold the button
to light up the torch
2. When you have finished,
release the button.
3. You can use the torch
whenever the unit on or off
Warning: DO NOT point the
torch directly to eyes.

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Technical specifications
Operating frequency : 446.00625 to 446.09375 MHz
Channels : 8 (eight channels)
Channel Spacing : 12.5 KHz
Power Source : 4 x 1.5 V ‘AAA’ Alkaline
Battery (or 4 x rechargeable
AAA NIMH Batteries)
Approvals : EN300 296-1 et -2 (RF testing),
EN301 489-5 (EMC testing)
Safety warnings
* To maintain compliance with the PMR’s RF
exposure guidelines, hold the transmitter and
antenna at least 2 inches (5cm) away from your
face, and speak in a normal voice. Point the
antenna up and away from your face.
* If you wear the handset on your body while using
the handset accessory, use only the supplied belt
clip for this product and when transmitting, take it
out of the belt to ensure that the antenna is at least
1 inch (2.5cm) from the body.
* Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could
damage the transmitter and changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for the compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
In the event of an incident or accident, the handset
cannot be used for contacting Emergency or
Rescue services.

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Troubleshooting
If you have problems with your handset, reset it by
switching it off and removing the batteries. Then
replace the batteries and switch the handset on again.
Charging Battery
Warning Notice. Use only 230~240V approved
adaptor if rechargeable batteries are being used.
*Turn the Hand Set off and connect the AC adaptor
plug to the Female Jack at side of the handset;
*Battery charging time varies depending on battery
capacity
*The Battery Icon flashes when charging.
*When charging is finished, the Icon will stop at
Full Bar.
Recharge Batteries ( Normal Type: 600 mAh NiMh ):
Charging Time ( if by submitted Desk Top Charger
BP-800) 5 hours
Color of LED light show – Red ( 0 % )
– Yellow (80%)
– Green (100% completed)
Charging Time ( if by a submitted with CE approved
AC adaptor 230 ~ 240 V) directly to the unit)3~4hours
Disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit when
charging is completed.