Uniden GMR635-2CK English Owners Manual - Page 1

UT01915ZZ_1 11/28/03 12:20 PM Page 1 GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK • 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels • Up to 6 Mile Range* • 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts • Backlit LCD Display • Battery Recharge Circuit • NiMH Battery Pack and Charger (GMR635-2CK only) • Battery Level Meter • Channel Monitor • Channel Scan • Keypad Lock • Roger Beep • Key Beep * Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions. GMR635 RADIO 1 Antenna 2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 3 Monitor Key 4 Channel/Scan Up Key 5 Channel/Scan Down Key 6 Speaker 7 Call/Select Key 8 Volume Up Key 9 Power Key 10 Volume Down Key 11 Charging LED's 12 Battery Level Meter 13 Receive Indicator 14 Scan Indicator 15 Channel Indicator 16 Volume Setting Indicator 17 GMRS/FRS Indicator 18 Transmit Indicator 19 Call Indicator 20 Keypad Lock Indicator Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service) radio. This product is a lightweight, palmsized radio. Use it at sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication. This compact, state-of-the-art device is equipped with many features. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Your package contains two GMR635 radios, two rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP38), AC adapter (#AC6248), Recharging cradle (#RC6348), two belt clips and this reference guide.You may operate the unit using the rechargeable NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included). The following optional accessories may be purchased from your participating Uniden dealer or call1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web at www.uniden.com. Use only Uniden accessories. • NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38 • Recharging Cradle - #RC6348 FCC GMRS LICENSE The GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communication Commission license to operate. For licensing information and application forms, visit the FCC online at: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If you have any questions you can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322. INSTALL THE BATTERIES Your GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK radio uses the NiMH battery pack(included in GMR635-2CK) or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included). If alkaline batteries are used, we recommend using high quality alkaline batteries. To install the NiMH battery pack: 1) Make sure your radio is OFF. 2) Remove the battery compartment door by pushing up the tab at the bottom of the compartment door allowing the door to be removed. 3) Place the NiMH battery pack in the compartment, making sure that the charge contacts are on the lower half of the battery pack and facing out. If the NiMH battery pack is installed incorrectly, the radio will not operate. 4) Replace the battery compartment door. 5) The battery pack must be charged before using for the first time. Place the GMR635 radio into the charging cradle allowing 16 hours charging time to fully charge the battery pack. Note: Always make sure your battery pack is fully discharged before recharging to prolong the life of the battery pack. The LED will illuminate while the radio is in the charging cradle. To install 4 AAA alkaline batteries: 1) Make sure your radio is OFF. 2) Remove the battery compartment door by pushing up the tab at the bottom of the compartment door allowing the door to be removed. 3) Install 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included) into the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the + and - symbols in the compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the radio from operating. 4) Replace the battery compartment door. USING THE CHARGING CRADLE If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two GMR635-2CK radios can be charged by using the charging cradle. Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing the radio in the charging cradle. Otherwise the battery level meter icon won't indicate properly. 1) Connect the AC adapter (# AC6248) to DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop, and place the radio in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. 3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio from the charging cradle after charge. Note: The charge indicator LED's will remain on as long as the radios are left in the charger. BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY ALERT This unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate the status of the batteries. When the batteries in the unit are low, the battery level meter icon will flash. Replace the alkaline batteries immediately or if you are using the NiMH battery pack, you must recharge the battery in order to continue using the radio. Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden accessories specifically designated for this product. USING THE 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 and Adjusting the Volume 1) Press and hold the key to turn the unit ON, and increase the speaker volume by pressing the vol L key. To decrease the volume, press the vol M key. 2) Press and hold the key again to turn the unit OFF. Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps) Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons or keys (except for the PTT button and call/sel key) are pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press and hold call/sel while turning ON the radio. Repeat this step to turn the sound ON. Navigating through the Menu To access the advanced features of the GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK, your radio has a Menu function. Normal Call Tone Key Lock Normal 1-5 ON-OFF 1) To enter the Menu, press and hold the call/sel key. 2) Additional presses of the call/sel key will advance you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" operating mode. 3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are: a. Press PTT, mon, or vol L/M. b. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to "Normal" mode. Choosing a Channel Your radio has 22 channels you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel. To choose a channel: With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press the ch/scan L or M key to increase or decrease the channel number displayed. Note: Channels 1-7 have an expectancy range of up to 6 miles. Channels 8-14 have an expectancy range of up to 2 miles. Channels 15-22 have an expectancy range of up to 6 miles. Talking on Your Radio To talk to others using the radio: 1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from the microphone. While you are transmitting, the icon will appear on the display. To avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking. 2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls. While receiving, the icon will appear on the display. Transmitting a Call Tone Your GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones that will be transmitted when the call/sel key is pressed. To select a call tone: 1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until the call icon is shown on the display. The current call tone number ( - ) will be indicated. 2) Press the ch/scan L or M key to increase or decrease the number to the desired call tone. Each tone will be heard through the speaker. 3) Exit the Menu. To transmit the selected call tone, press the call/sel key. The selected tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed length of time. Channel Scan Feature Your GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK radio has a channel Scan feature that allows you to easily Scan all 22 channels. When an active channel is detected, the unit will pause on that channel until the channel is clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the unit will continue scanning. Pressing PTT while the Scan is paused on a channel will allow you to transmit on that channel. To turn ON channel scanning: Press and hold either the ch/scan L or M key until the scan icon is displayed. The channel number on the display will change as the radio rapidly cycles through the channels. To turn OFF channel scanning: Press call/sel, or PTT. Keypad Lock To Lock the keypad: 1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until the icon appears on the display. The current key Lock status (OFF) blinks on the display. 2) To switch the key Lock mode from OFF to ON, press the ch/scan L key. 3) To confirm the setting, press the call/sel key. The radio returns to the "Normal" mode. Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming your selection by pressing the call/sel key, the key Lock setting will be set to OFF. To Unlock the keypad: 1) Press and hold the key to turn the unit OFF. 2) Press and hold the key again to turn the unit ON. The keypad is unlocked. Automatic Power Save Feature Your GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK radio has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is no transmission nor an incoming call within 3 seconds, your radio switches to the Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode. LCD Backlight The LCD backlight will automatically turn ON when any key (except PTT button) is pressed. The LCD display will illuminate for 10 seconds before turning OFF. Monitor Mode Feature Your GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK radio allows you to listen for weak signals on the current channel at the press of a key. To turn ON the monitor mode: • Press mon for brief listening, the icon will blink. • Press and hold mon for 2 seconds for continuous listening. The receiver circuit will stay open, and letting in both the noise & weak signals. To turn OFF monitor mode: • Press mon to return to "Normal" mode, and the icon stops blinking. Roger Beep Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of transmission. Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when Key Beep is on. Roger Beep is transmitted even if key beep is turned off. However Roger Beep will not be heard from the speaker. To turn OFF Roger Beep: Press and hold the ch/scan L key while turning ON the radio. To turn ON Roger Beep: Press and hold the ch/scan L key while turning the radio ON again.