Audiovox FR-1438-2 User manual

Model FR-1438-2
Modèle FR-1438-2
Owner’s Manual
Manuel d'utilisation

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1. BatteryDoor
2. Monitor Button
3. Detachable Belt Clip
4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button
5. Antenna
6. External Speaker Jack
7. Built-in Speaker
8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
9. Built-inMicrophone
10. Up Button and Volume Control
11. Down Button and Volume Control
12. Function Button
13. Power On/Off and ENTER Button
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Model FR1438-2 DISPLAY
1. RSSI Indicator: Receive signal strength indicator.
2. TX: Icon blinks during transmission.
3. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the monitor button is pressed.
4. Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) Indicator: Icon appears
when receiving a transmission with correct CTCSS tone.
5. Auto Scan Indicator: Icon appears when the auto scan channel mode is
activated.
6. Dual Watch Scan Indicator: Blinks in dual watch scan mode or when the dual
watch scan mode is activated.
7. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: Blinks in the VOX selection
mode or appears when VOX is activated.
8. Key Lock Indicator: Blinks in autolock selection mode or appears when the
key lock is activated.
9. Call Indicator: This icon blinks in call selection mode and appears when the
unit is transmitting the call tone.
10. Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates the battery charge strength.
11. Power Saver Indicator: Icon blinks to indicate the power saver is activated.
The rate at which the icon blinks varies with the power saving ratio. Fast
blinking indicates a lower power saving while slow blinking indicates a higher
power saving ratio.
12. TX Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being transmitted.
13. RX Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being received.
14. Large SegmentDisplay: Indicatesthechannel numberin use in normal mode.
When the Function Button is pressed, the FR1438-2 menu is displayed in
sequence.
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CH Channel select mode (1-14)
ctc Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System Sub-Channel Select Mode
SC Auto Channel Scan Mode
dDual Channel Watch Mode
UO Voice Activated Function
Udt Voice Activated Recovery Time
ALO Auto Key Lock Selection Mode
CAL Call Ringer Melody Selection Mode
ton Sub-Channel Number or Sub-Channel Frequency
15. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option in the normal mode.
The CTCSS option is shown in Hz.
When the Function Button is pressed, the FR1438-2 selection of each menu is
displayed in the following sequence and format.
(1 through 14) (CH) Channel Number
(1 through 38 or Frequency, OFF) (cTc) Sub-Channel Frequency in Hertz or
Number
(Up, Down, OFF) (SC) Auto Channel Scan Mode
(Channel Number 1 through 14, OFF) (d ) Dual Channel Watch Mode
(High,Off, Low) (UO) Voice Activated Function
(Choice of 5,3,2,1 seconds) (Udt) Voice Recovery Activated Time
(Off, Auto) (ALO) Auto Key Lock Selection Mode
(1 Through 7) (CAL) Call Ringer Melody Selection
(Number) or (Hertz) (ton) Sub-Channel Frequency (Number = no,
Frequency = Freq)
Powering the transceiver:
Your FR1438-2 radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries . You may operate
your FR1438-2 using the rechargeable batteries included or you may use alkaline
batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than the
rechargeable batteries, but must never be recharged in the charging stand.
Installing the batteries:
To install batteries into the radio, it is necessary to remove the belt clip. To do this you
will need to release the spring clip securing the belt clip to radio and lift the belt clip
away from the radio body. Next, remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it
downward towards the bottom of the transceiver. Observe the polarity symbols on
the bottom of the tray when inserting the batteries. Replace the cover.

1.Press the spring clip
and slide the belt clip
upwards.
2. Slide the battery cover
downward. 3. Insertbatteriesobserving the polarity symbols on
the bottom of the tray.
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Thefollowing guidelineswill improve performance and provide longer operating times
for the FR1438-2:
1. Do not mix old and new batteries.
2. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating
time.
3. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-MH) batteries.
4. If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Old
or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty.
Wrist Strap and Detachable Belt Clip Installation
The wrist strap and detachable belt clip are provided to enable you to carry the FR1438-2
easily and safely. The wrist strap can be attached to the hole located on the top of the
belt clip. Feed the small loop on the end of the strap through the hole and then pass
the strap through the loop and pull tight.
The detachable belt clip fits into the slot located on the rear of the unit. To remove the
belt clip, press the locking clip at the top of the belt clip away from the unit and slide
the belt clip upwards. To install the belt clip slide it down into the slot and snap in to
place.
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Charging the FR1438-2:
Insert the charging transformer into a household electrical outlet and connect its
power jack to the socket on the rear of the charging stand. Simply placing the unit
into the charging stand will begin the charging process. The red LED on the front of
the charging transformer serves as a charge indicator. The charging stand will
charge two units simultaneously. Approximately 12 – 16 hours are required to fully
charge the batteries. Remember to turn your FR1438-2 OFF before placing it into
the charging stand.
Caution: The charging stand in your kit is intended for use with the supplied
batteries. Do not attempt to recharge any other batteries with the
charging stand.
Controls:
Power On/Off (13):
Press and hold this button for two seconds to turn the unit on. A short confirming
melody will sound. To turn the unit off, press and hold the button for a two-second
period. A short tone will sound before the unit shuts off.
Enter Button (13):
This button is also used to confirm options for operating modes during the function
edit mode. A momentary press of this button will convert the display of the CTCSS
subcode from a frequency to a number or number to a frequency for two seconds.
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TRANSFORMER
CONNECTOR
RED LED
CHARGING
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CHARGING
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CHARGING
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Push To Talk (PTT) Button (4):
Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set
to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours. Hold the transceiver
approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you speak into the built in microphone
(9). After you have finished speaking, release the PTT button to allow the reception
of incoming signals. It is not possible to transmit and receive at the same time. The
red transmit LED indicator located on the right side of the LCD Panel (8) will light
while the PTT button is pressed.
Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode. When receiving an
incoming signal, the green receive LED indicator on the left side of the LCD Panel (8)
will light.
The PTT button can also be used as a two-way call ringer. Pressing the button twice
quickly will call another party on the same channel. The word CALL and the transmit
icon will appear in the display. The user selected call will sound.
Volume Control (10 and 11):
In the standby mode, adjust the volume to a comfortable level by presing the Up (10)
to increase the volume level and the Down (11) to decrease the volume level.
Up Button (10):
In the standby mode, pressing this briefly will increase the volume. In the function
editmode,pressingthe button briefly will shiftfromthecurrent option in each submenu
to next option in the same submenu.
Pressing the button for more than 1.5 seconds allows navigation at a more rapid
rate. In the standby mode the volume will increase rapidly. In the function mode,
different menus can be rapidly accessed.
Down Button (11):
In the standby mode, pressing this briefly will decrease the volume. In the function
editmode,pressingthe button briefly will shiftfromthecurrent option in each submenu
to next previous option in the same submenu.
Pressing the button for more than 1.5 seconds allows navigation at a more rapid
rate. In the standby mode the volume will decrease rapidly. In the function mode,
different menus can be rapidly accessed.

Function Button (12):
In the standby mode, pressing this button briefly will enter the function edit mode.
Pressing the button for more than 1.5 seconds will activate or deactivate the KEY
LOCK when the unit is in the standby mode. Refer to KEY LOCK function description
to activate and deactivate the KEY LOCK.
NOTE: All buttons will be disabled except for the Monitor Button (2) and the
PTT Button (4).
Monitor Button (2):
The Monitor Button is used to check the activity on a channel before transmitting.
When the Monitor Button is pressed, the LCD panel (8) will light and both the transmit
andthereceiveindicators will light. PressingtheMonitorButton during theeditfunction
mode will return the unit to standby. Pressing the Monitor Button during a VOX
tranmission(voiceactivatedtransmission)will discontinue the transmissionanddisable
the VOX function for ten seconds.
External Microphone/Speaker (6):
This jack accepts an Audiovox FRS-BHST headset/microphone for totally hands free
operation.
Operating Modes and Features
Channel Select Mode:
This feature allows the selection of main channels for communication.
1. Press the Function Button (12) until CH appears in the LCD Panel (8).
2. Press the Up Button (10) or the Down Button (11) to choose the channel.
3. Press the Enter (13) to confirm your selection.
Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS):
When the CTCSS feature is on the transceiver will only receive signals from other
transceivers set to the same channel and privacy code. When the CTCSS mode is
off, the transceiver will receive signals from all transceivers set to the same channel.
Remember that the CTCSS feature does not prevent others from listening to your
transmissions. It only allows your FR1438-2 to ignore signals from transceivers not set
to the same privacy code.
1. Press the Function Button (12) until ctc appears in the LCD Panel (8).
2. Press theUpButton(10)ortheDownButton (11) to choosetheCTCSScodedesired.
3. Press the Enter (13) to confirm your selection.
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NOTE: To communicate with other units, they must be switched to the same
channel and CTCSS subcode. To communicate with other units that
do not have subcodes, switch your unit to the same channel with the
subcode set to Off.
AUTO CHANNEL SCAN MODE:
This feature allows scanning for an active channel. The volume cannot be adjusted
and the power saver is disabled in this mode. To access the Auto Channel Scan
menu:
1. Press the Function Button (I 2) until the auto channel icon blinks and SC appears
in the LCD Panel (8).
2. Press the Up Button (10) or the Down Button (11) to choose scanning up or
down from the current channel number.
3. Press the Enter Button (I 3) to confirm your selection.
The unit will begin scanning for an active main channel. If a transmission is
detected, the Receive and RSSI icons will appear in the LCD Panel (8). To turn off
the auto channel scan feature in the standby mode, simply press the Function
Button (12) once. You can pause on any channel while in the Auto Channel Scan
Mode by pressing the PTT Button (4) during the reception of a signal for 5 seconds
afterward. Pressing the Monitor Button (2) will resume scanning and eliminate that
channel from those being scanned.
DUAL WATCH SCAN MODE
This feature allows the monitoring of two different channels at the same time. If any
priority channel other than the current channel in use is preset, the preset channel
will be scanned every 0.5 second and you will signaled when a call is received.
While in the Dual Watch Scan Mode you may hear transmissions from either a
primary or secondary channel when transmitting. The unit will always transmit on
the primary channel unless the PTT Button (4) is pressed during or immediately
following the reception of secondary channel transmission. The power saver mode
is disabled in the Dual Watch Scan Mode and the volume is not adjustable. To
access the Dual Watch Scan menu:
1. Press the Function Button (12) until the dual watch icon blinks and dappears in
the LCD Panel (8).
2. Press the Up Button (10) or the Down Button (II) to select the desired channel
number you wish to monitor.
3. Press the Enter Button (13) to confirm your selection.

To turn off the dual watch feature in the standby mode, simply press the Function
Button (12) once.
VOX SELECTION MODE
The Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) function allows your voice to activate signal
transmissionautomatically when the FR1438-2 is used with a handsfree microphone/
headset (FRS-BHST). It also allows hands free use when a microphone/headset is
not being used without having to use the PTT Button (4). When in the VOX mode a
short beep will sound after the termination of any VOX generated transmission. To
access the VOX Selection menu:
1. Press the Function Button (12) until the VOX icon blinks and UO appears in the
LCD Panel (8).
2. Press the Up Button (10) or the Down Button (11) to select from high, low or off.
The high or low setting determines VOX response sensitivity.
3. Press the Enter Button (13) to confirm your selection.
VOX RECOVERY TIME SELECTION MODE
This allows the setting of the transmit delay after you have finished speaking.
To access the VOX Recovery Time Selection menu:
1. Press the Function Button (12) until Udt appears in the LCD Panel (8) with
the VOX icon blinking.
2.Press the Up Button (10) or the Down Button (11) to select from the 5, 3, 2
or 1 second setting. This setting determines the delay time between
transmitting and receiving.
3.Press the Enter Button (13) to confirm your selection.
NOTE: You may need to try different VOX time settings to determine
the best value to suit your speaking habits.
Toturn offthe VOX feature, enter the VOXselectionmodeand
thenselectOFF.
AUTO KEY LOCK SELECTION MODE
This feature prevents accidental channel change and disturbance to the preferred
settings of the FR1438-2. The Auto Key Lock feature temporarily disables the Up,
Down and Enter Buttons. To access the Auto Key Lock Selection menu:
1. Press the Function Button (12) until the auto lock icon blinks and ALO
appears in the LCD panel (8).
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