User manual AUDIOVOX GMRS-WP1 Owners Manual

[. . . ] Obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver's effective range. 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. SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless portable transceiver contains a transmitter. When the headset PTT button is pushed, or the VOX mode is in effect, 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 RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices. Important: To maintain compliance with the FCC' s RF exposure guidelines, use the Audiovox supplied carry clip for belt attachment to ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2. 5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. [. . . ] NOTE: Make sure the battery + and - terminals are aligned as shown. -7- 128-6739 7 of 16 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS-WP1: 1. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries. If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty. SPK/MIC (CHG) JACK RED CHARGE LED AUDIO OX Direct Plug-In Transformer Unit UL LISTED 65NM E203081 UL C + NOTE: Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries (P/N FRSRBAT) can be recharged in the radio transceiver. CALL AC WALL CHARGING ADAPTER, MODEL WP1CHG (SOLD SEPARATELY) INPUT: 120 VAC OUTPUT: 8 VDC VOL VOX HI LOW OFF -8- 128-6739 8 of 16 USING YOUR GMRS-WP1 Turning the Transceiver On and Off ( ) Pressing the Power button (10) for 2 seconds will activate the unit and the self-test display momentarily appears followed by the frequency standby display. The headphones will sound a short melody to confirm the transceiver's activation and the LCD backlight will come on for about 2 seconds. To turn the unit off, simply press and hold the power button for 2 seconds then release it; a short tone will be heard as the unit powers off. Volume Level Audio reception volume is controlled by the Up (13) and the Down (12) channel/ volume buttons. Momentarily pressing either button will increase or decrease the volume level, with each step accompanied by a beep tone whose volume increases or decreases accordingly. The display will indicate U1 (lowest setting) to U7 (highest setting). Call Button (14) When the call button is pressed, the GMRS-WP1 will transmit a 3-second ringing sound to other transceiver's tuned to the same channel. This feature can be used to signal other parties that voice communication is desired. The LCD backlight comes on for about 3 seconds, indicating the call transmission has been initiated. Low Battery Alert When the battery level becomes low, the LCD channel display will flash at a 1-second rate, indicating that the batteries should be changed. Monitor/FM (MON/FM) Button (9) You can monitor channel activity by momentarily pressing the Monitor (MON) button (9). If pressed for more than 2 seconds, the FM function is accessed, whereby Fr appears momentarily on the display. You can now use the CH button (15) to search (SE) the FM band for a desired station. -9- 128-6739 9 of 16 FUNCTIONS Channel Selection Momentarily press the CH button so the two-digit channel display flashes. Press the VOL Up ( ) or Down ( ) button to select the desired channel (01­22). VOX Function This feature enables you to have hands-free conversation. To enter the VOX mode: 1. With the headset plugged into the SPK/MIC jack on the radio, from the GMRS/FRS standby mode, position the VOX switch to the HI or LOW position from the OFF position. When using the headset microphone, your voice signal is detected and is automatically transmitted by the radio; the LCD backlight comes on while VOX transmission occurs and goes off 3 seconds after the last voice transmission. The reply audio is received by the radio and is transferred to the headset. [. . . ] dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the warranty center at the address shown below. The Company disclaims liability for communications range of this product. This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s). 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. [. . . ]