AOR AR-Mini User manual

WIDE RANGE COMMUNICATIONS
RECEIVER
100 KHz – 1300MHz
ATT
DW
SKIP TSQ
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER AR-mini
SEL
PW
L.SRCH TONEMW
V/M SCAN MODE
PWR
OPERATING MANUAL

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
Icon Labels.............................................5
INTRODUCTION ..................................8
Packing List...........................................8
About AR-mini.......................................9
About AR-mini’s Mode ...........................9
Part Names and Functions .................10
Descriptions of LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display) ............................................13
PREPARATION AND BASIC
USAGE................................................14
Connecting the antenna .....................14
Attaching the Belt Clip........................15
Tying the Hand Strap ..........................15
Installing the supplied Ni-MH batteries
or AA size batteries .........................16
Charging the Supplied Ni-MH
Battery .............................................17
Basic Usage ........................................19
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 to 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 Reception Mode...........29
Monitoring ...........................................29
Changing the AR-mini’s Mode............30
ADVANCED OPERATION..................31
Finding the Desired Frequency...........31
Priority Watch......................................31
2VFO Watch ........................................32
2VFO Watch with 2VFO Watch
Receiving Memory...........................33
Changing the 2VFO Watch Receiving
Memory............................................33
VFO Search ........................................34
Skipping the Desired Frequency in the
Search..............................................34
Limit Search .......................................35
Changing the Search Type .................36
Changing the Search Band
Memory ...........................................36
Limit Link Search ...............................37
Memory Mode.....................................38
Storing a Frequency in the Memory ...39
Recalling the Memory.........................39
Returning the VFO Mode with
Displaying Memory Frequency .......40
Erasing a Memory...............................40
Erasing All Memories in the Memory
Bank.................................................41
Naming Memory .................................42
The Memory Scanning........................42
Setting the Skipped Memory in the
Scanning..........................................43
Scanning in the Memory Bank ...........43
Scanning a Linked Memory Bank ......44
Using the Broadcast Mode.................45
Using the Preset Mode .......................45
Using the Tone Squelch......................46
Searing the Tone Frequency...............46
Reversing the Tone Squelch
Function ...........................................47
Using the DCS ....................................47
Receiving the Secret
Communications .............................48
Using the Attenuator ...........................48
Using the Key Lock .............................48
Searching the Wiretap Frequency ......49
Using the Wiretap Detector
Function ...........................................49
Resting the System (System Rest) .....50
Resting All Contents (All Rest)............50
SETTING MODE ................................51
Changing the Frequency Step............51
Changing the Fast Frequency Step....51
Setting the Lamp Function .................52
Setting the Timer.................................52
Setting the S-meter Sensitivity...........53
Setting the S-meter Buzzer ................54

CONTENTS
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Setting the Resume Time ...................54
Setting the Search ..............................55
Setting the Memory Scan...................56
Setting the Limit Link Search..............57
Setting the Memory for the Memory
Bank Link Scan................................58
Confirming the Limit Search
Frequencies .....................................59
Erasing All Memory from a Memory
Bank.................................................59
Erasing the VFO Skip Memory ...........60
Erasing the Memory Channel’s Skip
Mark.................................................61
Canceling the Muting during a
Scan.................................................61
Setting the Built-in Bar Antenna .........62
Using the Earphone as an Antenna ....62
Increasing the Volume Automatically
in FM ................................................63
Setting the Tone Frequency................63
Selecting the Reversed Tone
Frequency ........................................64
Selecting Scrambled Carrier
Frequencies .....................................64
Switching the Display Information
Automatically ...................................65
Setting the DCS Code .......................65
Setting the DCS Code Phases ...........66
Turing the Beep Off.............................66
Changing the Battery Saving Time.....67
Displaying the Battery Voltage ...........67
Charging the Ni-MH Battery...............68
Revising the Step Frequency..............69
Shifting the Microprocessor’s Clock
Frequency ........................................69
APPENDIX..........................................70
Setting Frequency of Broadcast Radio
Mode................................................70
Setting Frequency of Preset
Memory............................................71
Short-wave Broadcast Station List.....72
Tone Frequency List............................73
DCS Code List ....................................73
Search Band Memory List .................. 74
2VFO Watch Memory List................... 74
Setting Mode List................................75
Trouble Shooting.................................78
Specifications .....................................79

FOR SAFETY
5
To ensure proper use of the receiver,
carefully read the “For Safety” prior to
use.
After you finish reading, 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 as you read this operating
manual.
WARNING
This label is used in cases
where there may be a possibility
of death or serious injury.
CAUTION
This label is used in cases where
there may be a possibility of
injury or just physical damage.
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 shown (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 an action is not allowed. Inside the
circle or near it, the specific type of action
which is not allowed is shown (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 removing 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 a fire or damage to the
equipment.
• Do not set any container filled with
water or other liquids, or small pieces
of metal, on top of or near AR-mini. In
such cases, fire may result if the liquid
spills on AR-mini or metal enters it.
Remove
plug from
outlet
• A 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 as this is
dangerous.
• 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 AR-mini
and AC adpter. Doing so may result in
a fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment.

FOR SAFETY
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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 a fire or burns.
• Do not short-circuit the battery
terminals. Doing so may result in burns
due to heat buildup. A battery may 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 a
fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment.
• Do not use a power strip. Doing so may
result in a fire or overheating.
Prohibition
• Only use the AC adapter for AR-mini.
Using a different equipment may result
in a 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 a
fire or electric shock.
Prohibition
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug with
metal. Doing so may result in a 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 a fire or damage
to the equipment.
• If there is lightning near the equipment,
remove the AC adapter power plug from
the power outlet. Lightning may cause
a fire, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment.
WARNING
Prohibition
• Do not use the AC adapter as a power
supply for other equipments. Doing so
may result in a fire, electric shock, or
damage to the equipment.
• Do not set anything heavy on the
power cord, or place the cord under the
equipment. Doing so may damage the
cord, resulting in a fire or electric shock.
If the cord is placed under a carpet or
the like, somebody may not notice the
cord and set 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 AR-mini
or AC adapter for an extended length of
time (e.g., if you go traveling), be sure
to remove the AC adapter power plug
from the outlet as a safety precaution.
• Do not use AR-mini or AC adapter in
humid or dusty locations. Doing so
may result in a fire, electric shock, or
damage to the equipment.
• Use and store AR-mini or AC adapter
in a location which is not accessible to
small children.
• Do not use AR-mini or AC adapter in an
unstable location. They may fall off or
tip over if installed in such locations,
resulting in injury or damage to the
equipment.
• Do not use AR-mini or AC adapter
in locations subject to significant
vibrations or mechanical shocks. They
may fall off or tip over, resulting in injury
or damage to the equipment, if installed
in such locations.
• 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
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CAUTION
Remove
plug from
outlet
• When removing the AC adapter power
plug, be sure to grasp 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 a benzene
or paint thinner based liquid, and do not
apply insecticide near AR-mini or the AC
adapter.
• Doing so may damage their surface. To
clean them, always wipe it 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 in charging, remove
the AC adapter power plug from the
outlet has been disconnected. If this is
not done, the cord may be damaged,
resulting in fire or electric shock.
IMPORTANT
• Remove the AC adapter when approximately 20
hours it is passed from start of charge. 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
its performance to decline and shortening its
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 it for an extended length of time,
the charging operation ends before it is fully
charged, resulting in an insufficient charge. This
happens because the 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 it. If the batteries are recharged
without being fully depleted first, it may not
charge up 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 battery’s charge and then
recharging it at least once a month.
• The Ni-MH batteries service life under normal
use is approximately one year. If the battery’s
charge depletes quickly under normal use even
when fully charged, it may be close to the end of
its service life. In such cases, quickly replace the
battery with a new one.
• 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 battery. If the
terminals get dirty, wipe them with a dry cloth.

INTRODUCTION
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Packing List
When you unpack the carton box,
could you check the following items are
provided in the carton box.
If you will find a missing item, please
contact your dealer.
●Receiver AR-mini
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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About AR-mini
AR-mini can receive the 0.1 MHz to
1299.995 MHz of AM, FM and Wide FM
bands. AR-mini is designed for simple
operation by five keys.
About AR-mini’s Mode
AR-mini features the following
modes:
VFO Mode:
In this mode, you can change the
frequency and band to receive the
desired broadcast. This mode is AR-
mini’s basic function.
Preset Mode:
In this mode, some frequencies and
bands are memorized previously as the
preset channels. You can receive the
desired broadcast and recall the preset
channels.
(Broadcast radio mode)
(Preset channel mode)
Memory Mode:
In this mode, the AR-mini can memorize
often-accessed frequencies and bands,
storing up to 1000 channels. Each lot of
100 memorized frequencies/bands is
controlled as one memory bank.
Setting Mode:
In this mode, you can change the
various settings to use conveniently.

INTRODUCTION
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Part Names and Functions
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PWR
ATT
DW
SKIP TSQ
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER AR-mini
SEL
PW
L.SRCH TONE
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