Cobra microTALK PR5000DX Owner's Manual

Cobra owner's manual 2-way radio pr5000dx

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Owner's Manual
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
PR 5000 DX
Printed in Philippines
Part No. 480-251-P
Version A
English
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL PR 5000 DX Printed in Philippines Part No. 480-251-P Version A English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 2: Making Life Easier And Safer

    For Assistance in the U.S.A. In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you need to operate your microTALK after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services: Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
  • Page 3: Product Features

    Product Features Introduction Wrist Strap Connector Belt Clip Compartment Battery Door Antenna External Speaker/ Microphone/Charge Jack Talk Button Light/ Max Range Button A2 English Introduction Features • 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight Battery GMRS only •...
  • Page 4: Caring For Your Microtalk

    Please contact your local waste removal authority for instructions, or return to Cobra for recycling. Wrap batteries carefully and mail postage prepaid to: Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA, Attn: Battery Recycling. Customer Assistance Warranty ®...
  • Page 5: Using Your Radio

    Using Your Radio Operation For charging microTALK Insert Radio(s) charger: 1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown. 2. Insert round connector of 120 volt adapter into jack on back of charger. 3. Plug 120 volt adapter into electrical outlet. If charging light is not on, check position of radio.
  • Page 6 Using Your Radio Operation Communicating with Another Person Talk Button To talk to another person: 1. Press and hold the Talk button. 2. With the microphone about two inches Two Inches (five (five cm) from your mouth, speak in a cm) from Mouth normal voice.
  • Page 7: Display Illumination

    Using Your Radio Operation Selectable High•Low Power Output Hi•Low/Enter Button When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions, you can switch from High to Low Power to extend battery life. Hi Power Icon This feature applies to GMRS Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 only.
  • Page 8 Using Your Radio Operation Dual Function Buttons Two of the buttons on the microTALK ® radio have Dual Functions; Lock/Mode • Press and release the button to scroll to the next mode function. • Press and hold the button for two seconds or more to turn the lock function on or of Hi•Low Power/Enter •...
  • Page 9: Mode Functions

    Mode Functions Operation Scrolling through Mode Functions By scrolling through the Mode Functions, you will be able to select or turn on/off preferred features of your microTALK When scrolling through the Mode Functions, your radio features will be displayed in the following order: Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Lock/Mode Button Set VOX On/Off...
  • Page 10: Memory Locations

    Mode Functions Operation Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) In VOX mode, your microTALK ® radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. To turn VOX mode on or off: Lock/Mode Button 1.
  • Page 11 Mode Functions Operation 7. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Hi•Low/Enter button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and return to Step 1 to program another memory location. b. Press the Lock/Mode button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and proceed to other functions on the...
  • Page 12: Channel Scan

    Mode Functions Operation Channel Scan Your microTALK ® radio can automatically scan channels. To scan channels: Lock/Mode Button 1. Press the Lock/Mode button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers flash on the display. 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down Scanning Channels button to begin scanning channels.
  • Page 13 Mode Functions Operation Privacy Code Scan Your microTALK ® radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (01 through 38) within one channel. To scan privacy codes: Select Channel 1. While in Standby mode, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to choose the channel on which you wish to scan privacy codes.
  • Page 14 Mode Functions Operation Memory Location Scan Your microTALK ® radio can automatically scan up to 10 programmed Memory Locations. If there are one or fewer memory locations programmed in your radio, the scan memory locations option will not be available. To program at least two memory locations, see program memory locations on page 13.
  • Page 15 Mode Functions Operation 10 Call Tone Settings You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert. To change a call tone setting: Lock/Mode Button 1. Press the Lock/Mode button until the letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through 10) is displayed.
  • Page 16: General Specifications

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED • This two-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. A user must be licensed prior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 on high power or 15 through 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio.
  • Page 17: Product Service

    5) Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.
  • Page 18: Trademark Acknowledgement

    Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra ® , microTALK ® , Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. 28 English • ®...
  • Page 19 The Cobra line of quality products includes: CB Radios • microTALK ® Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors • Safety Alert ® Traffic Warning Systems • Handheld GPS Receivers • Mobile GPS Navigation Systems • HighGear ® Accessories • CobraMarine™ VHF Radios • Power Inverters • Accessories For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website:...

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