Maxon 49-SX User manual

49-SX
HANDS-FREE
COMMUNICATOR
Owner’s Manual
English / Spanish / French

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications 1
Product Description 2
Package Contents 2
Performance Features 3
Controls and Functions 4
Operating Instructions 7
Warranty Service Instructions 10
Warranty Statement 11
Optional/Replacement Accessories 13
Other Maxon Products 13

TABLA DE CONTENIDO
Especificaciones 14
Descripción del Producto 15
Contenido del Paquete 16
Características de Funcionamiento 17
Controles y Funciones 4
Instrucciones de Operación 18
Instrucciones para el Servicio
de Garantía 21
Garantía 22
Accesorios Opcionales
y de Repuesto 24
Otros Productos de Maxon 24

TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Fiche Technique 25
Description du Produit 26
Contenu 27
Caractéristiques 28
Commandes et Fonctions 4
Mode d’Emploi 29
Instructions pour Réparations 31
Déclaration de Garantie 32
Accessories Optionnels/de
Remplacement 34
Autres Produits Maxon 34

49-SX SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Channels: 1
Frequency range: A: 49.830 MHz,
B: 49.845 MHz,
E: 49.890 MHz
Powersource: 2 AA alkaline or ni-cad
batteries
Dimensions: W x H x D 4-1/2" x2-1/2" x1"
Weight: 4.5 oz.
RECEIVER
Receiving system: FM Dual conversion
superheterodyne
Intermediate frequency: 1st IF: 16 MHz,
2nd IF: 455 kHz
TRANSMITTER
Transmitting system: Manual push-to-talk or
VOX
RF Output power: 10,000 µV/M @ 3
meters (FCC maximum)
Modulation: FM (Frequency Modulation)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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PRODUCTDESCRIPTION
Maxon’s 49-SX hands-free communicator is a
compact, portable two-way FM radio designed
to operate in the 49.830 to 49.890 MHz band.
Communications between another Maxon 49-SX
(or 49 MHz transceiver) is possible - provided
each is equipped with the same transmit/receive
channel. Channels are indicated by an alphabet
letter on the rear cabinet of the 49-SX.
Maxon’s 49-SX provides you the choice of hands-
free automatic transmitting or manual push-to-talk
operation. The 49-SX provides hundreds of uses -
in recreational (boating, hiking, camping, hunting,
skating), and business situations (warehousing,
building maintenance, inventory control, security,
etc.). Please take a few minutes to become familiar
with the features and operating instructions of
your Maxon 49-SX hands-free communicator.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
The Maxon 49-SX comes complete with belt
clip, headset/microphone with adjustable boom
mic, pre-installed crystals and Owner’s Manual.
NOTE: Two alkaline or ni-cad batteries are
required for operation - batteries are not included.
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PERFORMANCE FEATURES
• Single channel operation
• Approx. 1/4 mile range
• Adjustable headset has boom micro-
phone with windscreen and whip
antenna
• Powered by 2 AA alkaline or ni-cad
batteries (not included)
• Choice of voice operated (VOX) or
push-to-talk (P-T-T) operation
• Thumbwheel on/off-volume control
• VOX Sensitivity control
• Battery low LED
• Jack for in-unit charging of ni-cad
batteries
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
CONTROLES Y FUNCIONES
COMMANDES ET FONCTIONS
A. Push-to-talk button - Push and hold to transmit
(talk); release to receive (listen) • Botón "presione para
hablar" - Manténgalo oprimido para transmitir (hablar);
suéltelo para recibir (escuchar) • Touche d’émission -
Gardez enfoncée pour émettre (parler); relâchez pour
recevoir (écouter)
B. VOX/P-T-T Control dial - Thumbwheel selects
mode of operation (voice or manual push-to-talk) and
controls microphone sensitivity during voice activated
transmissions • Disco de control VOX/P-T-T - Con una
ruedecilla para mover con el pulgar se selecciona el
modo de operación (activado por voz o manual -
presione para hablar) y se controla la sensibilidad del
micrófono durante transmisiones activadas por la voz
• Sélecteur activation par la voix/activation manuelle -
Utilisez la molette pour choisir le mode d’activation et
la sensibilité du microphone (activation par la voix)
C. Belt clip • Sujetador para el cinturón • Pince pour
ceinture
D. Battery low LED - Lights to indicate when battery
power is at low levels •Indicador LED de baterías con
carga baja - Se enciende para indicar cuando la carga
de las baterías está en un nivel bajo • Voyant de niveau
faible de la pile - S’allume lorsque le niveau de la pile
Sest faible
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E. Power on/off-volume control - Turns power
on/off and adjusts volume level • Control de encendido
apagado y volumen - Enciende/apaga y ajusta el nivel
de volumen • Interrupteur et commande du volume -
Allume/éteint l’appareil et permet de régler le volume
F. Full swivel boom mount microphone with
windscreen • Micrófono con jirafa articulada con
pantalla contra el viento • Microphone téléscopique
pivotant avec boule antivent
G. Whip antenna - Receives and transmits radio
signals • Antena flexible - Recibe y transmite señales
de radio • Antenne fouet - Reçoit et émet les signaux
radio
H. Charging jack - Used to charge ni-cad batteries
inside the unit - requires Maxon DV-7510 AC/DC wall
charger • Enchufe cargador - Se utilza para cargar
baterías de níquel-cadmio dentro de la unidad - requiere
cargador de pared de AC/DC DV-7510 de Maxon
• Prise de chargement - Est utilisée pour charger les
piles au Ni-Cd sans avoir à les retirer de l’appareil -
requiert le chargeur au mur c.a./c.c. DV-7510 Maxon
I. Fully adjustable headset • Audífonos totalmente
ajustables • Casque combiné totalement ajustable
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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
1) Remove the battery compartment door by
pulling the door tab towards you. Install two
fresh AA batteries, noting the polarity diagram
embossed in the battery compartment. For
continuous, heavy-duty use, alkaline batteries
are recommended.
NOTE: Rechargeable ni-cad batteries can be used
in the 49-SX. To recharge them while installed in
the unit, Maxon’s DV-7510 optional AC/DC wall
charger must be used. Average charging time is
12-16hours.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to recharge alkaline
or carbon zinc batteries - this could result in an
explosion, or other damage to the unit.
2) Using the belt clip, affix the unit to your belt
or another convenient location. Put the headset
on, extend the antenna and adjust to a comfort-
able fit. Keep the microphone element within 1"
of your mouth.
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3) Turn the power on and adjust the volume to a
desired listening level.
4) Position the VOX/P-T-T thumbwheel control
to either the VOX position (for hands-free, voice
activated transmissions) or the P-T-T position (for
manual push-to-talk transmissions).
When using the VOX mode, adjust the sensitivity
setting to suit your surroundings and needs. While
looking down at the unit attached to your belt,
move the thumbwheel from the low sensitivity
setting (far right) to a high setting (far left). A low
setting requires you to speak more loudly to
activate the transmitter and should be used when
background noise levels are high. A higher setting
allows you to speak in a softer voice and should
be used when lower background noise is present.
NOTE: Very high noise levels may cause the unit
to transmit continuously. When very high back-
ground noise levels are present, the P-T-T mode
may be the only method to avoid this problem.
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The Maxon 49-SX will not receive a transmission
while you are transmitting. Wait until an incoming
message is completed before transmitting.
If the unit appears to malfunction, or has constant
static present, try replacing the batteries, even if
the “BATT LOW” LED has not illuminated.
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WARRANTY SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1) Refer to the Operating Instructions section of
this Owner’s Manual for adjustments that may be
applicable to correct your problem.
2) If the above mentioned procedure does not
correct the problem you are experiencing with
your unit, return the unit (with proof of purchase)
to the place of purchase, or call Maxon’s
Customer Service Department for assistance.
Maxon America, Inc.
Customer Service Department
10828 NW Air World Drive
Kansas City, Missouri 64153
816/891-1093, ext. 499
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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
The Consumer Products Division of Maxon America,
Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Maxon”), warrants
that its Products and their included accessories will be
free from defects in workmanship or materials under
normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from date
of purchase by the original end user, provided that the
buyer has complied with the requirements stated herein.
If the Product fails to function under normal use
because of manufacturing defect(s) or workmanship
during the ninety (90) day period following the date
of purchase, it will be replaced or repaired at Maxon’s
option at no charge when returned to the place of
purchase. The defective unit must be accompanied
by proof of the date of purchase in the form of a sales
receipt.
Maxon’s sole obligation hereunder shall be to repair or
replace the Product covered in this Warranty. Replace-
ment, at Maxon’s option, may include a similar or
higher-featured product. Repair may include the
replacement of parts or boards with functionally
equivalent reconditioned or new parts or boards.
Replaced parts, accessories, batteries or boards are
warranted for the balance of the original time period.
All replaced parts, accessories, batteries or boards
become the property of Maxon America, Inc.
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Maxon shall have no obligation to make repairs or to
cause replacement required through normal wear and
tear or necessitated in whole or in part by catastrophe,
fault or negligence of the user, improper or unautho-
rized alterations or repairs to the Product, use of the
Product in a manner for which it was not designed,
or by causes external to the Product. This warranty is
void if the serial number is altered, defaced or removed.
The purchaser shall provide for removal of the defective
Product and installation of its replacement.
THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN
ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUD-
ING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
FOR ANY PRODUCT THAT DOES NOT COMPLY
WITH THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED, THE SOLE
REMEDY WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO
EVENT WILL MAXON AMERICA, INC. BE LIABLE TO
THE BUYER FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES, OR THE LOSS OF USE OF, OR THE
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT.
This warranty is void for sales and deliveries outside
of the U.S.A.
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OPTIONAL/REPLACEMENT
MAXON ACCESSORIES
DV-7510 In-unit ni-cad battery charger.
Rely on Maxon for quality,
value-priced consumer electronics!
49-FX Compact 49 MHz two-way radio
with hands-free operation.
GMRS-21A Two-way UHF radio offers
2 channel operation, up to
two mile range.
MCB-45W Compact CB radio features
40 CB channels and 10
weather channels.
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49-SX ESPECIFICACIONES
GENERALES
Canales: 1
Intervalo de Frecuencia: A: 49.830 MHz,
B: 49.845 MHz,
E: 49.890 MHz
Fuente de Potencia: 2 Baterías AA alcalinas o
de níquel-cadmio
Dimensiones: 114.3 x 63.5 x 25.4 mm
Ancho x Alto x Profundidad
Peso: 127 gm
RECEPTOR
Sistema Receptor: Doble conversión
superheterodina de FM
Frecuencia Intermedia: Primera: 16 MHz,
Segunda: 455 kHz
TRANSMISOR
Sistema Transmisor: Modo "Presione para
hablar" manual o
sistema VOX
Potencia de Salida RF: 10,000 µV/M a 3 metros
(Máximo permitido por
la FCC)
Modulación: FM (Modulación de
Frecuencia)
Las especificaciones están sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso.
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DESCRIPCION DEL PRODUCTO
El comunicador "manos libres" 49-SX de Maxon,
es un radio transmisor de FM, bidireccional,
portátil y compacto, diseñado para operar en
las bandas desde 49.830 hasta 49.890 MHz.
La comunicación con otro Maxon 49-SX (o un
transceptor de 49 MHz) es posible, siempre y
cuando cada uno esté equipado con el mismo
canal de transmisión y recepción. Los canales
están indicados por una letra del alfabeto en el
compartimiento trasero del 49-SX.
El 49-SX de Maxon le da a usted la elección de
transmisión automática "manos libres" o la
operación manual "presione para hablar". El
49-SX tiene cientos de usos, como recreativos
(navegación, excursión, acampada, caza,
patinaje), y de negocios (almacenes de
depósito, mantenimiento de edificios, control
de inventarios, seguridad, etc.).
Por favor, dedique unos minutos a familiarizarse
con las características e instrucciones de
operación de su comunicador "manos libres"
49-SX de Maxon.
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CONTENIDO DEL PAQUETE
El 49-SX de Maxon viene completo con el
sujetador para el cinturón, audífonos/micrófono
con jirafa ajustable, cristales pre-instalados y el
manual del propietario. NOTA: Dos baterías AA
alcalinas o de níquel-cadmio se requieren para el
funcionamiento - las baterías no están incluidas.
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