Memorex MK-1700A User manual

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14 CHANNEL FAMILY RADIO SYSTEM
MODEL # MK1700A
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETELY

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CONTENTS
FCC Warnings ,FeaturesPrecautions ,UnpackingControls and IndicatorsSupplying PowerTo Turn On or Turn Off The UnitTo TransmitTo Adjust Volume ControlTo Select Main ChannelMonitor ,Automatic Channel ScanTo Send Call ToneTo Lock Control KeysTo Turn On or OFF BeepSelect Main ChannelFrequency RangeGeneral Specifications
INTRODUCTION
We welcome you to the Family Radio Service (FRS) 2-way
"transceiver" (meaning "transmitter and receiver") radio, designed
for family and friends to keep in touch without the need for a
license, or radio knowledge. It provides safety and convenience
almost anywhere, indoors or outdoors.
The radio operates in Family Radio Service (FRS) designed
frequencies.
The FCC has established the license free, short range two way
radio service for family and individual recreational use -anywhere
in the United States & other areas listed by the FCC.
The optimal range for this 2-way radio is approximately 2 miles in
open areas, less in buildings, dense foliage, and mountains.
BEFORE YOU CAN TALK
Before you operate the radio, read this instruction manual carefully
to know how to operate the radio.

FCC WARNINGS
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules, operation is
subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful
interference.
Features
No Air Time Fees and No License Required
Up to 2 miles range
14 Channel
Muti-function LED Display
Talk Confirmation Tone and Call / Ring Button
Auto Battery Saver and Auto Squelch
Monitor and Key Lock Button
External Microphone Speaker Jacks
Detachable Belt Clip
PRECAUTIONS
.Do not modify or attempt to adjust the transceiver for any reason.
.Avoid extremes in exposure to water, heat, and cold. This
transceiver is weather resistant but not waterproof.
.Do not expose the transceiver to long period of direct sunlight,
nor place the transceiver close to heating appliances.
.Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty areas, humid
areas, wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.
.If an abnormal or smoke is detected coming from the
transceiver, immediately switch OFF the power and remove
the batteries from the transceiver. Contact your dealer.
UNPACKING
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you iden-
tify the items listed below before discarding the packing material.
.Transceiver 1 .Belt Clip 1
.Instruction Manual 1

Controls and Indicators
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1. Earphone/Microphone jack
2. Transmission/Reception indicator
3. PTT button
4. MONITOR button
5. ENTER/LOCK button
6. UP/DOWN buttons
7. Microphone
8. POWER button
9. MENU button .
10.CALL button 2 ~
11.Power Saver mode 3 -
indicator
12.LED display ! -
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10
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7 - 8
Display and Indicators
LED display -indicates Channel numbers, Volume level, Lock,
Beep, Low Battery Level, etc.
Transmission and Receiption indicator -When transmitting,
the indicator stays on. The indicator flashes when receiving a
singal.
Power Saver Mode indicator -flashes in Power Saver Mode.
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Supplying Power
Install Batteries
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4"AAA" alkaline batteries
1. (a) Lift the tab of the belt clip while
(b) pushing the clip up to remove it.
(c) Pull lock tab down and lift door up (towards you) to remove
battery cover.
2. Insert four "AAA" batteries. Position batteries according to
polarity markings. Reverse the steps in "1" to re-assemble.
Note: .Make sure the battery + and -terminals are aligned as
shown above.
.When batteries are low or need charging the BATTERY
LOW W will blink. Replace all batteries with new
alkaline batteries.

To Turn On The Unit or To Turn Off The Unit
Press the POWER switch for more than 1 second.
Auto Battery Power Saver
The unit has a special circuit designed to extend battery life. If
there are no transmissions within 3 seconds, the unit will
automatically switch to battery save mode. The Power Saver
Mode LED(Red) will flash.
Low Battery Indicator
When battery level becomes low, CD appears on the LED
display and flashes. Replace all four batteries with new ones.
To Transmit
Simply talk to the built-in microphone and press the PTT(Push-
To-Talk) button.
To Adjust VOLUME control
Press momentarily UP button to increase or DOWN button to
decrease volume.
The higher number (16), the higher volume level.
To Select Main Channel
1. Press the MENU button. The LED display indicates a flashing
number.
2. Press the UP or DOWN button to set a desired channel from 1
to 14.
3. Press the ENTER button.
Monitor
The Monitor function unmutes the speaker in any situation. Use
this function when received signals are too weak to recognize or
when you want to adjust the volume while listening to
background noise.

Automatic Channel Scan
Press and hold the UP or DOWN button to search signals.
When the unit catches a strong signal, scan will stop for 5
seconds.
If you want to stop at that channel, press the PTT or ENTER
button.
To Send Call Tone
Call tone sounds like a telephone ring, and is convenient for
quickly identify yourself to another party. Persons whom you call
will instantly recognize you because of your call tone.
Press the CALL button to send Call Tone. CD appears on the
LED display and flashes.
To Lock Control Keys (UP/DOWN, MENU keys)
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PresstheUPor DOWNbuttonto selectbelow.
W BeepOn G BeepOff3.
Pressthe ENTERbutton.
Press and hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds. W will
appear on the display.
To unlock, press and hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds.
G will appear on the display.
To Turn On or Off Beep
To turn on Beep
1. Press the MENU button twice. The LED display indicates as
shown at right.

Select Main Channel
Family Radio Services (FRS) radios have 14 primary channels a
communicate with others, all radios in your group must be set
to same channel and code. (see charts for more details)
Frequency Range
The FRS 1700A unit represents one of the most advanced FM
two-way radios used.
Channel Frequency In MHz
FRS Channel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
462.5625
462.5875
462.6125
462.6375
462.6625
462.6875
462.7125
467.5625
467.5875
467.6125
467.6375
467.6625
467.6875
467.7125

General Specifications
A. Frequency
CH = 14 Channels within 462 -467 MHz.
B. Receiver
0.25 I.JV
300 mW
40 dB
0.21.JV
:!: 10 dB
:!: 10 dB
:t 5 kHz
55 dB
55 dB
55 dB
1. Sensitivity
For 12 dB signal
2. Max. audio output @ 10% THO
3. Max. SIN ratio @ 1mV RF input
4. Squelch Sens
5. Audio frequency resp.
@ 300 Hz
@ 3000 Hz
6. Signal displacement BW
7. Adjacent CH. rejection
8. Intermodulation rejection
9. Spurious response rejection
C. Transmitter
1. Effective radiated power
2. Carrier freq. stability
3. Modulation limiting4.
Carrier attack time
5. Audio frequency response
@300 Hz
@3000 Hz
6. Audio distortion
7. Hum and Noise
500 rnW
500 Hz
2.5 kHz
BOrnS
:!: 10 dB
:!: 10 dB
3%
40 dB
D. Power Supply
1. Battery life ( 1 : 1 : 8 Ratio
2. Battery, AAA x 4 30Hr
4.8 -6.0 V
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LIMITED WARRANTY
AUDIO/PHONES
We at MEMOREX believe you will be pleased with your new Product. Please
read this Warranty carefully. Memorex warrants this product to be free from
manufacturing defects including original parts and workmanship for a period of
ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in, and if used in, the United
States.
Should you find your unit is not operating properly during the terms of full
coverage of this warranty, ninety (90) days, you should contact your original
place of purchase for an exchange with a valid receipt. If necessary, Memorex
will provide one of the following options (at Memorex's discretion), providing the
manufacturing defect is verified along with the date of purchase.
.Repair service for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase at no charge
for labor and parts at their authorized warranty service facility, providing the
manufacturing defect is verified along with the date of purchase.
.Replacement of defective unit with either a new, refurbished, or equivalent
model at no charge for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase.
This warranty is void if the product is :
A) Damaged through negligence, abuse, misuse, accident, or acts of God.
B) Used in commercial applications or rentals.
C) Modified or repaired by anyone other than Memorex or their expressly
authorized representative.
D) Damage resulting from the improper connection to equipment of other
manufacturers.
This warranty does not cover:
A) Cost incurred in the shipping of the product to and from the Memorex
authorized repair facility listed.
B) Damage or improper operation caused by the failure to follow the operating
instructions provided with the product.
C) Routine adjustments to the product, which can be performed by the
customer as outlined in the owner's manual.
D) Signal reception problems caused by external factors.
E) Products not purchased in the United States.
F) Damage to the products used outside the United States.
G) Damage to audiocassette tapes.
H) Damage to Compact Discs.

In the event that service is required under this warranty, please contact
CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1-800-919-3647 or contact our website at
www.memorex.com.
THIS WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND APPLIES SOLELY TO THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND DOES NOT EXTEND TO SUBSEQUENT
OWNERS OF THE PRODUCT. ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO A PERIOD OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY AS
PROVIDED HEREIN BEGINNING WITH THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASE AT RETAIL AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED SHALL APPLY TO THE PRODUCT THEREAFTER. MEMOREX
MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE.
THE EXTENT OF MEMOREX'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY IS THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AT
THE SOLE DISCRETION OF MEMOREX. IN NO EVENT SHALL MEMOREX'S
LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MEMCORP BE LIABLE FOR ANY
LOSS, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, FORESEEN, UNFORESEEN,
SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, HOWEVER, YOU MAY
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, THEREFORE THESE
RESTRICTIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
@2000. Memorex is a registered trademark of Memorex Telex N.V.

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