Uniden FRS420 manual Turning the Radio On Adjusting the Volume, Adjusting the Sound Key Beeps

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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PRODUCT

FRS420

•14 Channels

•38 CTCSS Codes •Up to 2 mile range* •LCD Display

•5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts •Vibrate Alert for incoming calls •Channel Scan

•Channel Monitor

•Audible Low Battery Indicator

•Optional Headset Accessories

•Optional NiMH Battery Pack

*Range may vary depending in environmental and/or topographical conditions.

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden FRS420 Family Radio. This product is a light- weight, palm-sized radio with a unique carabineer design allowing you to "clip" the radio to almost anything and carry it almost anywhere. Use it at shopping malls, amusement parks, or sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communica- tion. This compact, state-of-the-art device is equipped with many features.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Your package contains the FRS420 radio, this reference guide, and a product registration card. You will need to purchase 3 AA Alkaline batteries in order to operate the unit.The following optional accessories may be purchased from your partici- pating Uniden dealer or call 1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web at www.uniden.com

•Earset Mic w/ PTT - #HS2468

•Vox Headset Mic - #HSV2469

•NiMH Battery Pack w/AC Charger and DC Car Charger - #BPCC240

•Multi Color Battery Covers - Available at www.uniden.com

INSTALL THE BATTERY

Your FRS420 radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries for power. We recommend using Duracell Ultra alkaline batteries.

To install the batteries:

1)Make sure your radio is off.

2)Remove the battery compartment door by slid- ing it down from the unit.

3)Install 3 AA 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 unit from operating.

4)Optional: Your FRS420 radio can be powered using an optional NiMH battery pack specifically designed for this model. Remove the alkaline batteries and install the battery pack by inserting into the battery compart- ment. Follow the instructions found with the NiMH accessory.

5)Replace the battery compartment door by pushing it up until it is secure.

LOW BATTERY ALERT

When the batteries in the unit are low, the unit will emit a low battery tone indication. Replace the batteries immediately to continue using the radio.

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)Rotate the on/off/volume control clockwise to turn the unit on and increase the speaker volume

2)Rotate the on/off/volume control counterclockwise to decrease the speaker volume and turn the unit off.

Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)

Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons is pressed. To turn this sound off, press call/menu while turning on the radio. To turn this sound on, press call/menu while turning on the radio again.

Choosing a Channel

Your radio has 14 channels and 38 CTCSS codes you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel and CTCSS code.

To choose a channel:

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to increment or decrement the channel number displayed.

Navigating through the Menu

To access the advanced features of the FRS420, your radio has a menu function.

1)To enter the menu, press and hold the call/menu button for 1 second until the CTCSS code flashes.

2)Additional presses of the call/menu button will advance through the menu until exiting to "normal" operating mode.

3)Other methods of exiting the menu function are:

a. Press and hold the call/menu button for 1 second again.

b. Press PTT.

c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to "normal" mode.

Choosing a CTCSS Code

Each of the FRS channels 1-14 may have any one of the codes 0-38 select- ed. Code "0" indicates no CTCSS code selected and your radio can receive a signal regardless of the code settings of the transmitting radio.

1)Enter the menu. The CTCSS code on the LCD display will flash.

2)Press the ▲ or ▼ button to incre- ment or decrement the code number displayed.

3)Exit the Menu to return to "normal" mode.

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. 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.

Press the call/menu button to send an alert tone to others in your party. The tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed length of time.

Transmitting a Call Alert Tone:

Your FRS420 radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones that will be transmitted when the call/menu button is momentarily pressed.

To select a call tone:

1)Enter the Menu and then press the call/menu button once. The letters CA will show on the display along with the current call tone number (1-5).

2)Press the ▲ or ▼ button to increment or decrement the num- ber to the desired call tone. Each tone will be heard through the speaker.

3)Exit the Menu.

To transmit the selected call alert tone, momentarily press the call/menu but- ton. The selected tone will automatical- ly be transmitted for a fixed length of time.

Note: Do not hold the call/menu but- ton down as this will cause the unit to enter the Menu mode.