BRONDI FX-35 Twin User manual

English Manual
8 Channel 2-Way Radios
With CTCSS security
Voice-Activated

catalogue
1.Fitting thebatteries
2.Charging thebatteries
3.Using thePersonal MobileRadio
4. Cleaningand care
5. Technical specification
6. Guaranteeand service
7. Troubleshooting
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SCAN
VOX
DCM
Private Mobile Radio(PMR)
With duo charger
User Guide
Lock button
Press and hold to
Lock and unlock
the buttons
Call button
Press to send Ring
tones to other
handsets
TALK button
Press and hold while
you' re transmitting
ON/OFF button
Microphone
Up and Down
buttons
Press to change
the speaker
Volume. Press
after menu button
to change the
channels
F (MENU) button
Press to change
Channels and
sub-channels, and
to switch between
modes

Channel number(1to8)
Sub-channel number(0 to38)
Battery change level-when this shows
(low) recharge thebatteries
Shown when youare transmitting the signal
Dual watch-shown whenyou are monitoring
two channels atonce.
Shown when theunit is in VOX (voice activated
mode)
Shown when theunit is scanning all channels
Shown when thebuttons are locked
Volume level
What' s on the display
Shown when you are receiving the signal
Insert your
fingernail
behind the tab
Lift the belt
clip off
Your PMR includes 3 piecesof 1.2V AAA Ni-NH
batteries for eachunit.
To remove the beltclip
It is easierto fit the batteries without thebelt clip
in place.
1.Fitting the batteries

To replace the beltclip
Slide the belt clip down into the slot until it clicks
into place.
Pull the tab forward(away from the handset)
to release the belt clip. Thenlift the belt clip off.
To fit the batteries
When placing the handset in the charge, use
only Ni-MHrechargeablebatteries.
Don't try torecharge the non-rechargeable
batteries.
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Important read these
Safety Warning before
you charge thebatteries
2.Insert three batteries,
position thebatteries
according tothe polarity
marking onthe plastic.
3.Replace the cover.
1.Insert the lower side ofthe
belt clipinto the slot of the
bottom sideof the unit.
Then lift thebattery door off.
belt clip

Connect the main power
lead to the charge
Plug the mains adaptor into
a 230V AC ,50Hz main socket
with the switch on the socket
set to OFF.
Make sure the battery compartment cover is securelylocked in
place when you are charging the batteries.
Disposed of used batteries safely and in a way that will not
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harm theenvironment never try toburn them orput them
anywhere, they could get burnt or punctured.
Don't leave dead batteries in your handset.
They might leak if you do.
Then switch on the main socket.
The PMR must be used with mains adaptor,
provided with the unit.
Using any other adaptor will result in non-
Compliance with the EN60065 and will
Invalidate any approval given to this apparatus.
2.Charging the batteries

Battery meter
The battery meteris located in the left corner of the LCD panel. It
looks like a battery with threebars inside. These indicate the
amount of power available. As the power is used the bars will
disappear. when the battery level reachit minimum level, unit will
emit two beep tones and automatically turn OFF thepower.
Place the handsets in the
charging cradle.
To check the charge level, disconnect the jack connector from
the handset, switch on and check the display.
The charge light comes
on when a handset in a
charging cradle.
Battery life
The PMR has abuilt in power saver feature to make the batteries
last longer. But when you are not using the handset, it's better to
switch itoff to save the battery power.
It takes about 6 hours to recharge the batteries fully if they've
become completely run down. Newbatteries take up to 14
hours to charge fully.

Switching on and off
To switchthe handset ON.
Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the display comes
on.
To switchthe handset OFF.
Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the display goes
blank.
You hear amusical tone each time to confirm.
Transmitting range
The talk range depends on environmental and terrain. Itwill be
greatest (up to about 3km or 1 3/4miles) in wide open spaces,
Without obstructions suchas hills or buildings. Don't try touse
two PMR handsets which are less than 1.5m (5feet)apart.If you
do, you may get interference.
Important safety warning
To reduce radio frequency exposure when you're using your
FX-35 ,holdthe handset at least 5cm(2inches)from your face.
Never use your PMR outdoors in a thunderstorm.
Don't use the PMR in the rain.
If your PMR ever get wet, turn it offand remove the batteries.
Dry the battery compartment and leave the cover off for few
hours. Don't use the handset until it is completely dry.
Keep the PMR out of the reach of babies andyoung children.
3.Using the Personal Mobile Radio

The volume level is shown by the bars on the display. You
can change the volume either While you're using your
FX-35 handset,or while the handset is idle (switched on
but not in Use).
Volume control
To adjustthe loudspeaker volume
Press the UP or DN button.
Changing the channels and sub-channels
The PMR haseight channels, numbered 1 to 8. To communicate
with other PMR users within range, you must all have your
handset tuned to the same channel.
Press the F(MENU) button once
The current channel number flashes on thedisplay
Press UP or DN button togo to the channel you want
Press TALK button toconfirm.
Each channel also has 38 sub-channels(sometime call CTCSS
codes) letting you set up group of users within the same
channels, for more private communication. If you have aset a
sub-channel, you can
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communicate only with other users tuned to the same channel and
sub-channel.
To turn the sub-channel function off, simply set the sub-channel to
0(zero).Then you can communicate with any PMR user on the same
channel who also turned offsub-channel operation(or whose PMR
handset does not have the feature).
Press the F(MENU) button twice
The current sub-channel number flashes on thedisplay.
Press the or button togo to the sub-channel you want
Press the TALK button to confirm.
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Transmitting and Receiving. _
PMR transmission is 'one way-at-a-time' while you are speaking,
youcan not receive a transmission.
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PMR446 is an open-license band always identify yourselfwhen
transmitting,as other people may be communicating on the same
channel.
To speak to another handset user
Press and hold the TALK button so that the Transmitting
symbol ( ) appear on the LCD panel.
Speak clearly into the microphone, ina normal tone - don't
shout
When you're finished speaking, release the TALK button.
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