Uniden FRS1400 English Owners Manual

Uniden FRS1400 Manual

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    Front Cover
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    Controls 1 Speaker jack 7 light/lock button 2 Microphone jack 8 down button 3 on/off volume 9 call/vox button 4 LCD 10 MONI button 5 up button 11 PTT button 6 mode/scan button
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    . •This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important: Do not open your radio to make any internal adjustments. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust
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    prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives. Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents because they
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    the Hand Strap 7 Using Your Radio 8 •Turning the Radio On 8 •Adjusting the Volume 9 •Adjusting the Sound 9 •Locking In Your Selection 15 •Talking on Your Radio 16 •Tone Alert for Incoming Calls 16 •LCD Backlight 17 •Voice-Activated Transmission 18 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 22 1
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    on your purchase of the Uniden FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series family radio. This product is a lightweight, palm-sized radio you can carry almost is equipped with the following features: •14 Channels •Up to 2 mile range* •LCD Display •Tone Alert for incoming calls •Auto Channel Scan •Keypad
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    FRS1600 series radio, this reference guide, the accompanying belt clip and hand strap. You will need to purchase 3 AA Alkaline batteries in order to operate the unit. The following optional accessories may be purchased from your Uniden dealer or by calling (800)554-3988: •VOX Headset • Carrying Case
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    Battery Installation Your FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries for power. To install the batteries: 1. Make sure your radio is off. Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the unit. 2. Unlatch the clip and slide the battery cover off. 3. Insert 3
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    pushing it up until it is secure, then latch the clip in place. Low Battery Alert The LCD on your radio shows a battery meter in the upper right corner. Three bars indicate a fully powered unit. As the batteries emit a chirping sound. Replace the batteries immediately to continue using the radio. 5
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    Belt Clip Installation Because you will most likely use your radio when you are out and about, the unit comes equipped with a belt belt clip. 2. Align the screw with the hole on the back of the radio and turn it clockwise, using a Phillips screwdriver to secure the belt clip. Do not over-tighten. 6
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    or horizontally. Turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen the belt clip and change its position. Attaching the Hand Strap The hand strap for the FRS radio can be attached to the belt clip for added transporting convenience. Simply thread the long end of the hand strap through the hole on the
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    Using Your Radio In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the unit. Turning the Radio On 1. Turn the on/off volume control clockwise to turn the unit on. 2. Turn the control counterclockwise to turn the unit off. 8
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    button to hear background noise. 2. Turn the on/off volume control clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Adjusting the Sound Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons is pressed. To turn this sound off, press PTT and MONI at the same time. Press them
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    Choosing a Channel and Privacy Code Your radio has 14 channels and 38 privacy codes (FRS 1600 series only) you can use to talk to others. In order channel and code mode on the FRS1600 series only.) The FRS1600 series is equipped with a mode/scan button. The FRS1400 series has a scan button. 10
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    2. Press the up or down button repeatedly to select one of the 14 channels. (The number on the LCD changes to indicate a new channel has been selected.) To choose a channel on the FRS1400 series follow step 2 above. 11
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    the mode/scan button for one second to begin scanning channels. The LCD will indicate you are in scan mode. If a signal is present, the radio will stop on the active channel for five seconds. 2. Press the up button to resume scanning for the next channel. 3. To delete the current channel
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    4. Press the PTT or MONI button to exit scan mode and stop at the current channel. 5. Press the mode/scan button to stop scanning and return to the original channel. If no signal is found on a channel, the unit will continue to scan. If the up or down button is pressed, the unit will exit scan mode
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    To choose a privacy code for the FRS1600 series: (Not available on the FRS1400 series) 1. Press the mode/scan button to move the w indicator to 00 is selected. If the code 00 is selected on your radio, you can receive a signal regardless of the Privacy Code settings of the people in your party. 14
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    order to prevent the channel setting from accidentally being changed, you should lock the buttons of your FRS radio. 1. Press and hold the light/lock button for one second to lock the buttons. The LCD you to maintain your channel and code settings. The call/vox, PTT and MONI buttons will not lock. 15
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    , release the PTT button. Your party cannot send messages through while the PTT button is pressed. Tone Alert for Incoming Calls Your FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series radio is equipped with a call feature which informs you of an incoming call. A call tone will sound and the receive icon flashes on
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    To use this feature to contact someone in your party, press and hold the call/vox button. CALL and the transmit icon appear on the LCD for five seconds. LCD Backlight The LCD display can be illuminated to assist your viewing.
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    Transmission Your radio has built-in voice-activated transmission (VOX) capability. This means the sound of your voice can activate transmission with the use of the optional VOX headset. To use this feature: 1. Remove the speaker/microphone jack cover. 2. Plug the optional VOX headset into the
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    while turning the unit on to get into VOX mode. 4. Press the mode/scan and call/vox buttons at the same time to go into VOX level control mode. The LCD flashes VOX and the current VOX level. 5. Press the up or down button to adjust the VOX sensitivity level. (1 represents the highest sensitivity
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    Troubleshooting Problem N o power Message not transmitted Message not received H earing other conversations or noise on a channel Solution • Reposition or replace batteries. • Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed as you transmit. • Reposition or replace batteries. • Confirm radios have
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    feet apart. Increase your distance. • Radios are too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission. Talk range is up to 2 miles in clear, unobstructed conditions. If after trying these simple steps, your unit still does not function properly, call Uniden Customer Service at (800)297-1023 Monday
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    Specifications Description Channels Codes (FRS1600 series only) Operating Frequency Talk range Power Source Out Power Battery Life 14 38 STANDARD CTCSS Tone UHF - 462.550 to 467.725 MHz Up to 2 Miles 3AA Alkaline Batteries 500mW
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