AOR AR-Mini User manual

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
100 kHz – 1299.995 MHz
ATT
DW
SKIP TSQ
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER AR-mini
SEL
PW
L.SRCH TONEMW
V/M SCAN MODE
PWR
OPERATING MANUAL
V.1.1
Dec.18, 2008

FCC WARNING
2
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
■Part15 class B
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
■Part15 Class C
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

CONTENTS
3
FOR SAFETY........................................5
INTRODUCTION ..................................8
Contents list ..........................................8
Part names and functions.....................9
Description of LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display) ............................................12
PREPARATION AND
BASIC USAGE....................................13
Connect the antenna ..........................13
Attach the belt clip..............................14
Tie the hand strap ...............................14
Install the supplied Ni-MH batteries or
AA batteries.....................................15
Charge the supplied Ni-MH
batteries...........................................16
Basic usage.........................................18
Quick guide: Scan frequencies
previously saved in a memory bank ......20
Storing a frequency in memory bank ...20
Scanning the memory bank .................20
Options list ..........................................21
Using the DC-mini DC adapter ..........21
Using the CO-mini clone cable ..........22
Using the PC-mini programing
cable ................................................22
Preparations.........................................22
Connecting PC-mini .............................23
Connecting with the AR-mini................23
Running the PC-mini program..............24
BASIC OPERATION...........................25
Switching on .......................................25
Adjusting the volume ..........................26
Adjusting the frequency......................27
Adjusting the squelch .........................28
Changing the mode ............................29
Monitoring ...........................................29
Setting the AR-mini.............................30
ADVANCED OPERATION..................31
Finding the desired frequency............31
Priority watch ......................................31
2VFO watch.........................................32
2VFO watch with 2VFO watch
reception memory ...........................33
Changing the 2VFO watch reception
memory............................................33
VFO search ........................................34
Skipping the desired frequency in a
search ..............................................34
Limit search ........................................35
Changing the search type ..................36
Changing the search band
memory ...........................................36
Limit link search .................................37
Memory ...............................................38
Storing a frequency in memory ..........39
Recalling memory ...............................39
Returning to VFO with displaying
memory frequency ..........................40
Erasing memory..................................40
Erasing all memories from the memory
bank .................................................41
Naming memory .................................42
Memory scanning ...............................42
Setting skipped memory when
scanning ..........................................43
Scanning the memory bank................43
Scanning a linked memory bank ........44
Using broadcast facility ......................45
Using preset........................................45
Using tone squelch (CTCSS)..............46
Searching tone frequency...................46
Reversed tone squelch function.........47
Using DCS...........................................47
Using the voice inverter ......................48
Using the attenuator ...........................48
Using key lock.....................................48
Searching bug frequencies.................49
Using the bug detector function.........49
Resetting system (system reset) ........50
Resetting all contents (all reset) .........50
CHANGING SETTINGS .....................51
Changing steps...................................51
Changing fast steps............................51
Setting the lamp function ...................52
Setting the timer .................................52
Setting the S-meter sensitivity ...........53
Setting the S-meter buzzer.................54
Setting the resumption time ...............54

CONTENTS
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Setting the search...............................55
Setting the memory scan ...................56
Setting the limit link search ................57
Setting the memory for a memory
bank link scan..................................58
Confirming limit search frequencies...59
Erasing all memory from a memory
bank .................................................59
Erasing VFO skip memory ..................60
Erasing the memory channel’s skip
mark .................................................61
Cancelling muting during a scan ........61
Antenna selection ...............................62
Using the earphone as an antenna.....62
Automatically increasing the volume in
FM....................................................63
Setting tone frequency .......................63
Selecting reversed tone frequency.....64
Selecting voice inverter carriers .........64
Automatically switching the display
information.......................................65
Setting DCS codes ............................65
Setting the DCS code phases ............66
Turning the beep off............................66
Changing the battery saving time.......67
Displaying battery voltage ..................67
Charging the Ni-MH battery ...............68
Revising step frequency .....................69
Shifting the microprocessor’s clock
frequency.........................................69
APPENDIX..........................................70
Broadcast facility frequencies ............70
Bug frequencies..................................70
Preset memory frequencies ...............71
Shortwave broadcast station list........72
Tone frequency list (CTCSS)...............73
DCS code list ......................................73
Search band memory list.................... 74
2VFO watch memory list.....................74
Setting number list..............................75
Troubleshooting ..................................78
Specifications .....................................79

FOR SAFETY
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To ensure proper use of the receiver,
carefully read the “For Safety” section
prior to use.
After you have read it, keep this
operating manual and the warranty
handy in case you need them in the
future.
Icon Labels
A variety of icon labels are used in
this operating manual to ensure safe
use of the product, to prevent injury
to yourself and others, and to prevent
property damage. Make sure you fully
understand the meanings of the icon
labels after reading this operating
manual.
WARNING
This label is used in cases
where there may be the
possibility of death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
This label is used in cases where
there may be the possibility of
serious or minor injury.
Icon label examples
Electric
shock
caution
A ▲is used in cases where caution (danger,
warning) is urged. Inside the triangle, the
specific type of caution is indicated (in
the example shown here, the caution is an
electric shock caution).
Disassembly
not allowed
A ●with a line through it is used in cases
where a particular action is not allowed.
Inside the circle, or near it, the specific type
of action which is not allowed is indicated
(in the example shown here, disassembly is
not allowed).
Remove
plug from
outlet
A ●(black circle) is used to indicate an
action to be performed by the user. In the
example shown on the left, the action shown
is removal of the AC adapter power plug
from the wall outlet.
WARNING
Prohibition
• Do not insert anything metallic or
flammable into the equipment. Doing
so may result in fire or damage to the
equipment.
• Do not place any container filled with
water or other liquids, or small pieces of
metal, on top of or near the AR-mini. In
such cases, fire may result if the liquid
is spilt on the AR-mini or if metal enters
the unit.
Remove
plug from
outlet
• Fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment may result if the charger is
used under abnormal conditions (e.g.,
if it is emitting smoke, or strange odors
or noises). In such cases, immediately
remove the AC adapter power plug
from the outlet. Make sure the charger
stops emitting smoke, then contact
your dealer to have it repaired. Never
try to repair the equipment yourself: it is
dangerous to do so.
• If water enters the AR mini or AC
adapter, remove the AC adapter
power plug from the power outlet and
contact your dealer. Using the charger
under such conditions may result in
fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment.
• If a foreign object enters the AR mini
or AC adapter, remove the AC adapter
power plug from the power outlet and
contact your dealer. Using the charger
under such conditions may result in
fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment.
• If you drop or damage the AR mini or
AC adapter, be sure to remove the AC
adapter power plug from the power
outlet and contact your dealer. Using
the charger under such conditions may
result in fire, electric shock, or damage
to the equipment.
Disassembly
not allowed
• Do not disassemble or modify the
AR-mini and AC adapter. Doing so
may result in a fire, electric shock, or
damage to the equipment.

FOR SAFETY
6
WARNING
Disassembly
not allowed
• Do not disassemble the battery. Doing
so may cause the battery to leak, heat
up, or burst.
Caution
• Do not throw used batteries into a
fire. Batteries thrown into a fire may
explode, resulting in uncontrollable fire
or burns.
• Do not short-circuit the battery
terminals. Doing so may result in burns
due to heat buildup. A battery could be
shortcircuited if you carry it by itself.
Prohibition
• Do not use the AC adapter at voltages
other than 100–240 V with an AC
power supply. Doing so may result in
fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment.
• Do not use a power strip. Doing so may
result in fire or overheating.
Prohibition
• Only use the AC adapter that is designed
for use with the AR-mini. Using different
equipment may result in fire, electric
shock, or damage to the equipment.
Prohibition
• Do not modify, excessively bend, twist,
or pull on the AC adapter or DC output
cord. Doing so may result in fire or
electric shock.
• If the AC adapter or DC output cord is
damaged, have the cord replaced by the
dealer. Failure to do so may result in fire
or electric shock.
Prohibition
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug with
metal. Doing so may result in fire or
damage to the equipment.
• Do not charge the AR-mini if there are
any water droplets on the DC plug.
Doing so may result in fire or damage to
the equipment.
• If lightning occurs near the equipment,
remove the AC adapter power plug from
the power outlet. Lightning may cause
fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment.
WARNING
Prohibition
• Do not use the AC adapter as a power
supply for other equipment. Doing so
may result in fire, electric shock, or
damage to the equipment.
• Do not place any heavy object on the
power cord, and do not place the cord
beneath such equipment. Doing so may
damage the cord, resulting in fire or
electric shock. Note: If the cord is placed
under a carpet or the like, someone may
fail to notice the cord and inadvertently
place something heavy on top of it.
No wet
hands
• Do not remove or insert the AC adapter
power plug with wet hands. Doing so
may result in electric shock.
CAUTION
Remove
plug from
outlet
• If you are not going to be using the
AR-mini or AC adapter for an extended
length of time (e.g., if you are taking
a vacation), be sure to remove the AC
adapter power plug from the outlet as a
safety precaution.
• Do not use the AR-mini or AC adapter in
humid or dusty locations. Doing so may
result in fire, electric shock, or damage
to the equipment.
• Use and store the AR-mini and AC
adapter in a location that is inaccessible
to small children.
• Do not use the AR-mini or AC adapter
on unstable surfaces. The units may
fall or be tipped over if installed in such
locations, resulting in injury or damage
to the equipment.
• Do not use the AR-mini or AC adapter
in locations subject to significant
vibrations or mechanical shocks.
The units may fall or be tipped over if
installed in such locations, resulting in
injury or damage to the equipment.
• Do not place the DC cord of the AC
adapter near a heater. In such cases,
the cord sheathing may melt, resulting
in fire or electric shock.

FOR SAFETY
7
CAUTION
Remove
plug from
outlet
• When removing the AC adapter power
plug, be sure to hold the plug as you
remove it. If you pull on the DC cord,
you may damage the cord, resulting in
fire or electric shock.
• Do not wipe the exterior with benzene
or paint thinner based liquid, and do not
apply insecticide near the AR-mini or
the AC adapter.
• Doing so may damage the surface of the
units. To clean them properly, always
wipe the units with a soft, dry cloth.
Prohibition
• Do not use the AC adapter if it
affects nearby televisions, electronic
equipment, medical equipment, or the
like.
• Before moving the unit for charging,
remove the AC adapter power plug from
the outlet and confirm that it has been
disconnected. If this is not done, the
cord may be damaged, resulting in fire
or electric shock.
IMPORTANT
• Remove the AC adapter after approximately 20
hours have passed from the start of charging.
Failure to do so may result in over-charging of
the batteries.
• The AR-mini and AC adapter become warm
during the charging operation and immediately
after charging. This is normal.
• After the charging operation ends, do not
repeatedly charge the Ni-MH batteries. Doing
so may overcharge the Ni-MH batteries, causing
their performance to decline and shortening their
service life.
• Be sure to charge the battery before using it
for the first time, and after not using it for an
extended length of time.
IMPORTANT
• When you charge the Ni-MH batteries after not
using them for an extended length of time, the
charging operation will end before achieving
full charge, resulting in insufficient charge. This
happens because extended storage of the Ni-MH
battery makes it difficult to charge. In such
cases, if you charge and then discharge (use
until the battery has no more charge) the battery
two or three times in a row, the battery will again
charge properly.
• Fully use up the Ni-MH batteries’ charge before
recharging them. If the batteries are recharged
without first being fully depleted, they may not
charge properly even if the charging operation
is performed for a sufficient length of time. In
order to prevent such problems, we recommend
fully using up the batteries’ charge and then
recharging them at least once a month.
• The Ni-MH batteries’ service life under normal
use is approximately one year. If the batteries’
charge depletes quickly under normal use, even
when fully charged, they may be close to the
end of their service life. In such cases, quickly
replace the batteries with new ones.
• If the charging terminals on the Ni-MH batteries
are dirty, it may not be possible to charge the
battery properly. Always clean the charging
terminals before charging the batteries. If the
terminals become dirty, wipe them with a dry
cloth.

INTRODUCTION
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Contents List
When unpacking the AR-mini, please
check that the box contains the
following items.
If you find any item(s) to be missing,
please contact your dealer.
●AR-mini Receiver
ATT
DW
SKIP TSQ
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER AR-mini
SEL
PW
L.SRCH TONEMW
V/M SCAN MODE
PWR
●Antenna
●Ni-MH Batteries
●AC Adapter (AA-mini)
●Hand Strap
●Belt Clip (hook) with screws
●Operating Manual

INTRODUCTION
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Part Names and Functions
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PWR
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DW
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SEL
PW
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INTRODUCTION
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BMODE key
●Press this key to switch between FM,
Wide FM, AM and auto modes.
●Press this key while holding down the
FUNC key to select a tone type.
>SCAN key
●Press this key to start a search in
VFO, or to begin a scan in MEMORY.
●Hold down this key to search for a
bug frequency.
●Press this key while holding down the
FUNC key to store frequencies in the
limit search operation.
●Hold down this key together with the
FUNC key to change the band in the
limit search operation.
2V/M key
●Press this key to switch between VFO
and MEMORY.
●Hold down this key to assign a skip
channel for search or scan.
●Press this key while holding down the
FUNC key to memorize a frequency
and then name the memorised
frequency.
●Hold down this key together with
the FUNC key to erase a memory
channel.
:Display
@c(Up) key
●Press this key to increase the setting
value.
●Hold down this key to set the
attenuator.
●Press this key while holding down the
FUNC key to set the VFO, Broadcast
Facility or PRESET.
●Hold down this key together with the
FUNC key to store a priority channel
for PRIORITY SCAN.
.v(Down) key
●Press this key to decrease the setting
value.
●Hold down this key to start the 2VFO
watch.
●Press this key while holding down the
FUNC key to start the Priority Scan.
●Hold down this key together with the
FUNC key to store a channel for the
2VFO watch.
;PWR key
●Press and hold this key to turn the
power on or off.
=External DC jack
●Remove the external DC jack cover
and insert the DC output plug of an
AA-mini or DC mini for power supply
or charging.