Audiovox FR-500 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
Manuel d'utilisation
Model FR-500
Two Way Family Radio
Modèle FR-500
Walkie-talkie

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION
OF THE FR-500 (FAMILY RADIO)
It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way
familyradiosavailable.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-500 (FAMILY RADIO)
READTHISMANUAL CAREFULLY

Yourtransceiverwillachieveitsmaximumoperatingrangewhen
communicating with other transceivers in a flat open area with
notreesorbuildingsobstructing its signal. Range maybeupto
two miles under such conditions. Obstacles such as buildings,
trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver’s effective
range.
Your FR-500 Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way
radiothatyoucancarryalmostanywhere. Itisskillfullyconstructed
to give you reliable communications for many different ap-
plications. The FR-500 is ideal for use around the house, in
yourboat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes orat
themall.
FEATURES
PERFORMANCE
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FCCWARNING
Replacementorsubstitution oftransistors,diodesor otherparts
of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended
bythe manufacturer,maycause aviolationofthetechnical regu-
lations of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low
powertransmitter. When the PTTbuttonispusheditsendsout
radiofrequency (RF)signals. Thedeviceisauthorizedtooperate
ataduty factor nottoexceed50%. In August 1996,theFederal
Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices.
Important:TomaintaincompliancewiththeFCC’sRFexposure
guidelines hold the transmitter at least 1 inch (2.5
centimeters) from your face and speak in a normal
voice, with the antenna pointed up and away. If you
wearthe handsetonyourbodywhileusingtheheadset
accessory, useonlytheAudiovoxsuppliedbelt clip for
this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1
inch(2.5centimeters)fromyourbodywhentransmitting.
Useonlythesuppliedantenna.Unauthorizedantennas,
modifications, or attachments could damage the
transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
Normal Position: Hold the transmitter approximately 1” from
yourfaceand speakinanormalvoice, withtheantennapointed
up and away.

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FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS

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FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS
1. Power Button (PWR): Press and hold this button for 2 seconds
to turn the transceiver on or off.
2. Push-to-Talk Button (PTT): Press to transmit. Release to
receive.
3. Monitor Button (M): Press and hold to bypass the squelch and
listen to channel activity.
4. Belt Clip
5. Battery Compartment
6. Speaker
7. Microphone(MIC)
8. Call Button (CALL): Press this button to send a ringing sound to
otherradios tunedto thesame channel.
9. Up Button: Press this button to increase the volume.
10. Down Button: Press this button to decrease the volume.
11. LED Indicator (TX/BATT.): Illuminates red when transmitting
or flashes when the battery level is low.
12. Channel Select Switch (CH A/CH B/CH C): Selects channel
of operation (A=FRS1) (B=FRS8) (C=FRS14).
13. Antenna: Rotate counterclockwisewhen transceiveris inuse.
14. Microphone / Charger Jack (MIC/CHG): For use with an
external microphone/ PTTbutton andoptionalbattery charger.
15. Speaker Jack (SP): For use with an Audiovox approved
headset accessory only.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION
YourFR-500requiresthree“AAA”alkalinecells
or three rechargeable “AAA” cells. Alka-
line batterieswill provide thebest perfor-
mance from your transceiver. Remove
the battery compartment (5) cover by
rotating the belt clip (4) up away from
the batterycompartment. Slide the com-
partment cover downward while apply-
ing pressure at its grooved section. Ob-
servethepolaritysymbolsinsidethebat-
tery tray when installing the batteries.
Wheneveroneormorebatteriesareremoved
andreplaced,theunitturnson automatically
as signaled by the sound of four ascending
tones.
CAUTION:
nIncorrect battery installation can damage the unit.
nThe microphone / charger jack is intended for use with
Audiovox approved charging accessories only. Refer to the
documentationincluded with the battery charger.
nNever attempt to charge alkaline batteries with the optional
battery charger.
BELT CLIP
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT COVER

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USING YOUR FR-500
Turning the Transceiver on
Pressing the PWR button (8) for 2 seconds will activate the unit.
Thespeakerwillplayfourascendingbeeptones.Toturntheunitoff,
simplypressand holdthepowerbutton for at least 2 seconds. The
unit will shutdown as evidenced by a single beep tone.
Volume Level Control
Tocontrolaudioreceptionvolumelevel,press theUp(▲)button
to increase volume and press Down (▼) button to decrease
volume.TheFR-500 willconfirmeachpressoftheup(9)ordown
(10) button with a beep tone. A unique tone of two beeps will
indicatethatthelimitofvolumeadjustmenthasbeenreached.
RADIO
(Right Side)
CHANNEL
SELECT
SWITCH
Low Battery Alert
Whenthebatteriesareinneedofreplacement
or charging, the TX/BATT. LED indicator will
flash once every ½ second.
To Select a Channel
As shown at right, move the channel select
switch (12) upward for CH A (FRS Channel
1),middleposition forCHB(FRS Channel8)
or downward for CH C (FRS Channel 14).

To Transmit
1. Set the desired channel.
2. Press and hold the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button (2) while
speakingslowlyandclearlyin anormalvoice,approximately
2 to 3 inches from the microphone.
3. The TX/BATT. indicator (11) will illuminate whiletransmitting.
4. ReleasethePTT(Push-to-Talk)buttonwhenyoufinishspeak-
ingtoreceiveincomingsignals. Atone or “Roger Beep” will
occur to indicate end of transmission.
To Receive.
1. Set the desired channel.
2. Adjustthe volumecontroltothe desiredlisteningvolumeby
usingtheup( )anddown( )buttons while listening to the
buttonconformationtones
3. The transceiver will play strong signals through its internal
speaker or through a headset if so equipped.
Monitor Function
The M button (3) can be used to play all signals present on a
channel. Thisisusefulwhencommunicatingwithotherparties
at extreme range.
The monitor function can be locked on by pressing this button
for 3 seconds. Pressing the monitor button a second time will
unlockthemonitorfunction.
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Microphone/Charger Accessory Connection
TheMIC/CHGJack(14)allowsfortheconnectionofanAudiovox
approvedbatterycharger,oranexternalmicrophonewithremote
PTTbutton.
Speaker Accessory Connection
The SP. jack (15) allows for connection of an external Audiovox
approved headset. When in use, the normal speaker is
disabled. Insert only Audiovox approved accessories in the
SP. jack (15) and the MIC/CHG jack (14).
Channel Frequencies:
Channel MHz
A (FRS #1) 462.5625
B (FRS #8) 467.5625
C (FRS #14) 467.7125
The FR-500 can be used with any model FRS radio that
operates on one of the above channels .
Channels: 3 (FRS CH 1, CH 8 and CH 14)
Output Power: 500 mW ERP
Battery Life
Alkaline: 30 - 35 Hours
Power Source: 4.5 V DC
SPECIFICATIONS*
*These specifications are subject to change without notice. They
representtypical values, individual units may vary