Audiovox FR-560FM User manual

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Model/Modèle FR-560FM
Two Way Family Radio With
Built-In Broadcast FM Receiver
Walkie-talkie avec récepteur
de radio FM incorporé
Owners Manual
Manuel d'utilisation

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION
OF THE FR-560FM
Itisoneofthemostsophisticatedandreliabletwoway
familyradiosavailable.
BEFOREOPERATINGYOURFR-560FM
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

Your FR-560FM Family Radio with a built-in broadcast FM
receiver is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can
carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you
reliable communications for many different applications. The
FR-560FM is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on
huntingand camping trips, on the ski slopes or atthemall.
FEATURES
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Yourtransceiverwillachieveitsmaximumoperatingrangewhen
communicating with other transceivers in a flat open area with
no trees or buildings obstructing its signal. Range may be up
totwo miles under such conditions. Obstacles suchasbuildings,
trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver’s effective
range.
PERFORMANCE
FCC WARNING
Replacementor substitutionoftransistors, diodesorother parts
of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended
by the manufacturer, may cause a violation of the technical
regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low
powertransmitter. WhenthePTT button is pushed it sends out
radiofrequency (RF)signals. Thedeviceisauthorizedtooperate
ata duty factornotto exceed 50%. InAugust1996, the Federal
Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices.

SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
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 wear the handset on your body
while using the headset accessory, use only the Audiovox
suppliedbelt clip for this productandensurethatthe antenna is
at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when
transmitting. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the
transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
Normal Position: Hold the transmitter approximately 1” from
yourface andspeakin anormalvoice, with theantennapointed
up and away.
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FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS
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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
8. Call Button: Press and hold this button tosendaringingsound
to other radios tuned to the same channel.
9. Down Button ( ): Press this button to decrease the volume
or channel setting.
10. Up Button ( ): Press this button to increase the volume or
channel setting.
11. LCD Display: Displays the current FRS channel number as
well as other functions.
12. Function Select Button (F): Press this button to toggle
through and select unit functions.
13. Antenna: Place in the up position for transceiver use, down
position for storage.
14. Microphone / Charger Jack (MIC/CHG): For use with
an external microphone and optional battery charger.
15. Speaker (SP.) Jack: For use with an Audiovox approved
headset accessory only.

TransmissionIndicator
CallButtonIndicator
LowBattery AlertIndicator
BatterySaver Mode Indicator
Beeptone Indicator
FRSchannel Indicator(1–14).
PresetFM memorynumber.
BusyChannelIndicator.Appearsondisplaywhen
unitisreceivingasignal.
SCANIndicator appears during channelscan
FMMode Indicator
KeyLock Indicator
VOXFunction Indicator
Volume LevelIndicator
DualWatchIndicator
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LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION
The FR-560FM is equipped with an
LCD display to indicate its settings
and functions. When the radio is on,
pressing any button will illuminate the
display for 5 seconds.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION
BATTERY SAVER MODE
Your FR-560FM has a unique circuit designed to dramatically
extend thelifeof itsbatteries. After 10secondsof inactivity,the
FR-560FM willswitchtobatterysavermode. Whileinbatterysaver
mode, the battery saver mode indicator ( ) is present on the
display, and the transceiver will remain ready to receive any
incoming transmissions while the battery saver mode is active.
Pressinganyofthebuttons,excepttheup,downorpowerbuttons,
willexit the batterysavermodeand illuminate thedisplay.
CAUTION:
Your FR-560FM requires three “AAA” alkaline
cells or three rechargeable “AAA” cells. Alkaline
batterieswillprovidethebestperformancefromyour
transceiver. Remove the batterycoverby rotating
the belt clip away from the battery compartment.
Slide the battery cover downward while applying
pressure at the its grooved section. Observe the
polaritysymbolsinsidethebatterytraywheninstalling
thebatteries.
Incorrect battery installation can damage the unit.
The microphone / charger jack is intended for use with Audiovox
approved charging accessories only. Refer to the documentation
included with the battery charger.
Never attempt to charge alkaline batteries with the optional
battery charger.

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USING YOUR FR-560FM
Turning the Transceiver On and Off (PWR)
Pressingthe PWR button (1) for2 seconds will activatetheunit. The
speaker will sound a beep tone to confirm the transceiver’s activation.
In addition, the transceiver will perform a 1-second power-on
self-test, whereby the LCD display will show all functional
items. To turn the unit off, simply press and hold the PWR button
for 2 seconds; then release it.
Volume Level
Audio reception volume is controlled by the Up ( ▲ ) and the Down
(▼ ) button. Momentarily pressing either button will raise or lower
the volume level. A bar graph on the right side of the display will
show the volume level setting.
Call Button (8)
When the CALL button is pressed, the FR-560FM will transmit a
3-second ringing sound to other transceiver’s tuned to the same
channel. This feature can be used to signal other parties that voice
communication is desired.
Low Battery Alert
When the batteries are in need of replacement or charging, the low
battery icon will appear on the LCD display.
Monitor Button (M)
You can monitor channel activity by pressing the Monitor (M) button
(3). If pressed for more than 2 seconds, the monitor feature will be
locked“on”to continuously monitor channelactivity. Momentarilypress
theMonitorbutton again to return tonormal operation.