User manual AUDIOVOX FR-200

[. . . ] Added monitor lock feature. Family Radio Service Customer Service 1-800-645-4994 128-5551D 1 of 12 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR-200 (FAMILY RADIO) It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way Family radios available. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-200 (FAMILY RADIO) READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other 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. 128-5551D 2 of 12 FEATURES Your FR-200 Family Radio 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-200 is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall. PERFORMANCE Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transceiver(s) in a flat open area with no trees or buildings obstructing its signal. [. . . ] The speaker will play a conformation beep tone to confirm the FR-200's activation. To turn the unit off, simply press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. Button Conformation Tones The FR-200 will confirm each press of the up or down buttons with a conformation tone. The tone will correspond to the current volume setting, the lower the tone, the lower the setting. A unique tone will indicate that the limit of adjustment has been reached. Low Battery Alert When the batteries are in need of replacement or charging, the low battery indicator LED will flash once every ½ second and the transceiver will sound a double beep to alert the user. To Select a Channel Move the channel select switch upward for Channel A (FRS Channel 1) or downward for Channel B (FRS Channel 8) Channel Select Call Signals Switch When the call button is pressed, the FR-200 will transmit a three-second ringing sound to all other transceiver's tuned to the same channel. This feature can be used to signal other parties that voice communication is desired. -5- 128-5551D 7 of 12 To Transmit 1. Press and hold the P (Push-to-Talk) button while speaking slowly and clearly in a normal voice, approximately 2 to 3 inches from the microphone. Release the P (Push-to-Talk) button when you finish speaking to receive incoming signals. Adjust the volume control to the desired listening volume by using the up and down buttons while listening to the button conformation tones 3. The transceiver will play strong signals through its internal speaker or through a headset if so equipped. Monitor Function The monitor button can be used to play all signals present on a channel. This is useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range. The monitor function can be locked on by pressing its button for three seconds. A confirmation tone indicates that the monitor lock has been activated. Pressing the monitor button a second time will unlock the monitor function. -6- 128-5551D 8 of 12 WARNING Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of battery acid leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver. Do not use this device in or near a mining facility, which uses remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled "Blasting Area". Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this transceiver. [. . . ] THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT. This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. [. . . ]