User manual UNIDEN PRO340XL

[. . . ] An operator of a CB radio station is still required to comply with the Communications Act and with the rules of CB Radio Service. 1 Unpacking Your CB Radio Carefully unpack your PRO340XL and check the contents against this list: · PRO340XL Portable CB Radio · 2 Battery Spacers (For use with alkaline batteries) · Cigarette Lighter Power Cord · Flexible Antenna · Belt Clip (Attached to radio) · This Operating Guide (Read it carefully and save) · Part 95 Subpart D (FCC Rules) · Product Registration Card (In Operating Guide) If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. Be sure to complete and mail in the Product Registration Card. WARNING Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries in this radio. Make sure you have installed 10 rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries before connecting power to the charge connection. For optimum performance, use only Alkaline AA or Nickel-Cadmium AA batteries in this unit. See pages 5 through 7 for directions for inserting batteries. 2 Controls And Functions Front View TX Indicator BATT LOW LED -- LED lights to indicate when the radio is transmitting. Channel Display -- A large LED display shows the current channel in use. [. . . ] Be sure you read and understand Part 95 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Turn the unit on by sliding the power switch up to the ON position. Receive 1. Adjust the SQUELCH control to eliminate background noise during the absence of a signal. Move SQUELCH to the right until the noise disappears (no signal should be present). Note: Do not advance the control too far, or some weaker signals will not be heard. Transmit 1. · In the "HI" (4 watt) position, the unit transmits at maximum output power and achieves maximum range. · In the "LOW" (1 watt) position, transmission output power (range) is substantially reduced; but, the battery life will be increased. If the channel is clear, press the Push-To-Talk Button on the side of the unit. IMPORTANT: All channels, except channel 9, may be used for normal communication. Channel 9 is reserved by the FCC for emergency communications involving the immediate safety of individuals or the protection of property. This is an FCC rule and applies to all operators of CB radios. 9 Care and Maintenance The PRO340XL is designed to give you years of trouble-free service. There are no user-serviceable parts inside and except for the batteries, or the fuse inside the cigarette lighter plug, no maintenance is required. Rain, dew, road splash, or other liquids may damage the internal components. Replacing the Cigarette Lighter Plug Fuse The cigarette lighter plug contains a 2-ampere fuse to protect it from power surges. Squeeze the two metal contacts on the cigarette lighter plug cap and unscrew the cap counterclockwise. 2. Replace the cap by grasping the plug's two metal contacts and squeezing them while twisting the cap back on. Make sure the cap is tightly secured. Replacing the Batteries See "Installing Batteries. " 10 Recharging Batteries You can recharge nickel-cadmium batteries while they are installed in the PRO340XL. Use the included Cigarette Lighter Power Cord or an optional AC Adapter (AD140U). Be sure to observe the polarity of the Adapter before connecting it to the radio. Note: The PRO340XL will not operate while the batteries are recharging. WARNING Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries in this radio. Make sure you have installed 10 rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries before connecting power to the charge connection. Using the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord IMPORTANT: The Cigarette Lighter Power Cord is designed to be used ONLY with negative ground vehicles. Do not attempt to charge the batteries with the power cord connected to a positive ground vehicle. [. . . ] STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. [. . . ]