Audiovox FR530 - Ultra Compact 14 Channel LCD Radios User manual

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Released on 4-13-00.
Rev.A: 5-10-00-Changedwarrantyandcustomerservice#.
Rev.B: 6-27-00-Correctcustomerservice#.
Rev. C: 8-9-00- Add FCC Safety Information.
Rev. D : 2-14-01 – Add VOX sensitivity settings.
Rev. E : 5-7-01 – Add VOX headset purchased separately.
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Owner’s Manual
Manuel d'utilisation
Model FR-530
Two Way Family Radio
Modèle FR-530
Walkie-talkie

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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION
OF THE FR-530 (FAMILY RADIO)
It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way
family radios available.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-530 (FAMILY RADIO)
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

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Your FR-530 Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way
radiothatyoucancarryalmostanywhere. Itisskillfullyconstructed
to give you reliable communications for many different
applications. The FR-530 is ideal for use around the house,
in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or
at the mall.
FEATURES
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Your transceiverwillachieve its maximum operatingrangewhen communi-
cating with other transceivers in a flat open area with no trees or buildings
obstructing its signal. Range may be up totwomilesundersuchconditions.
Obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce the
transceiver’s effective range.
FCC WARNING
Replacementorsubstitution of transistors, diodesorotherparts 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
Yourwirelesshandheldportabletransceiver containsalowpowertransmitter.
When the PTT button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In
August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted
RFexposureguidelines with safety levelsforhand-heldwireless devices.
Important: To maintain compliance with the FCC’ s RF exposure 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 supplied belt clip for
this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5
centimeters) from your body when transmitting. Use only the
supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachmentscould damage the transmitterandmay violate FCC
regulations.
Normal Position: Holdthetransmitterapproximately1”fromyourfaceand
speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.
PERFORMANCE

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FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS
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1. Power Button: 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: 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 buttontosendaringingsound
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: Press this button to select and
toggle through all unit functions.
13. Antenna: Rotate clockwise for transceiver use, counterclockwise
to store.
14. Microphone / Charger Jack: For use with an external
microphone button and optional battery charger.
15. Speaker Jack: For use with an Audiovox approved headset
accessory only.

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LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION
The FR-530 is equipped with an LCD
display to indicate its settings and
functions. Whentheradioison,pressing
any button will illuminate the display for
5 seconds.
TransmissionIndicator
Call Button Indicator
Low Battery Alert
Battery Saver Mode Indicator
Beep tone Indicator
FRS Channel Indicator (1–14). 88 Appears
eachtimepoweristurnedonduringapower-on
self-testofthe unit.
Busy Channel Indicator. Displays when
Monitor button is pressed.
SCAN Indicator
Key Lock Indicator
VOX Function Indicator
Volume Level Indicator
BUSY
SCAN

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BATTERY INSTALLATION
BATTERY SAVER MODE
Your FR-530 has a unique circuit designed to dramatically
extend thelifeofitsbatteries. After12secondsofinactivity,the
FR-530 will switch to battery saver mode. While in battery saver
mode,thebatterysavermodeindicatorispresentonthedisplay,
and the transceiver will remain ready to receive any incoming
transmissions while the battery saver mode is active. Pressing
anyofthebuttons,excepttheup,downormonitorbuttonwillexit
thebatterysavermode.
CAUTION:
Your FR-530 requires three “AAA” alkaline cells
or three rechargeable “AAA” cells. Alkaline
batteries will provide the best performance from
your transceiver. Remove the battery cover by
rotating the belt clip away from the battery
compartment. Slide the battery cover downward
while applying pressure at the its grooved section.
Observethepolaritysymbolsinsidethebatterytray
when installing the batteries.
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.
Neverattempt to chargealkalinebatterieswith the optionalbattery
charger.

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USING YOUR FR-530
Turning the Transceiver On and Off
Pressing the power button (1) for 2 seconds will activate the unit.
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,includingatestofthe2-digitchanneldisplay(88 ). Toturnthe
unit off, simply press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. The
unit will confirm its shutdown with a single beep tone.
Volume Level
Audio reception volume is controlled by the Up (▲10) and the Down
(▼9) button. Momentarily pressing either button will raise or lower
the volume level. A graph on the right side of the display will show
the volume level setting.
Call Button (8)
Whenthecallbuttonispressed,theFR-530willtransmita3-second
ringingsoundtoothertransceiver’stuned to the same channel. This
featurecanbeusedto 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 and the transceiver
willsounda1-minute beep to alert the user. If unattended theunitwill
eventuallyturnoff.
Monitor Button
You can monitor channel activity by pressing the Monitor button (3).

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If pressed for more than 2 seconds, you can continuously monitor
channel activity. Press again, momentarily, and monitoring is disabled.
Function Select Button (12)
Pressing this button will allow selection of frequency channels as
well as selection of the various unit functions. Each press permits
selection of the desired channel (1–14), beep tone, scan, VOX and
Dual Watch mode. This button also activates the Key lock feature
when pressed and held for more than 2 seconds. The Key lock icon
() appears on the display. To unlock this function, press and hold
the function button for 2 seconds.
Channel Selection
Press function button once or until two digit channel display flashes.
Press Up or Down buttons (10, 9) to select desired channel (1–14).
Beep Confirmation Tones
Whenever the Up/Down or function select buttons are pressed, the
speaker will sound a beep tone to confirm each press, provided
the key tone feature is enabled. To disable the key tone, press
Function button until the Beep Tone icon flashes. Then press Up
or Down buttons until the icon disappears. No beep tones should
be heard. To enable the key tone, proceed as before, until Beep
Tone icon appears flashing. Then press Up or Down button. Key
tone icon remains displayed and beep tone is heard. When increasing
the volume or channel number, the tone will be higher than when
decreasing the volume or channel number.
FUNCTIONS
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