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  • Page 1 L1010 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Safety And General Information

    SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION Important Information for Safe and Efficient Operation Please read this information before using your radio. Safety and General Do not transmit more than 50% of time. It is important as the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting. Do not open the radio.
  • Page 3: Two-Way Radio Operation

    Two-way Radio Operation The device was tested for typical body-worn operations using the supplied belt-clip. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, body-worn operations are restricted to the supplied belt-clip. For hand-held operation, the radio should be held at least 1 inch (2.5cm) from the user’s face.
  • Page 4: Fcc Information

    FCC Information: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 6 CONTROL BUTTONS AND DISPLAY ICONS– MODEL R1010 SERIES Antenna LED - The red light stays on when transmitting ‘VOL-’Volume decrease Start transmitting and transmits with low power on all channels Transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code MENU/ : Mode selection, Power ON/OFF, Key lock...
  • Page 7 Monitor/Scan Channel/Menu Increase Microphone Battery meter – Shows the battery level Channel display digit Interference Eliminator Code display digit CA – Shows the call melody VOX – Appears when the VOX function is turned on for hands-free use IVOX – Appears when the baby monitor function is turned on Keypad locked Talk confirmation tone...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Congratulations on your purchase of this state-of-the-art RCA two-way radio! Please read this operation manual carefully before using your new radio to ensure that you operate it both correctly and safely. Installing the Batteries Your radio uses four AAA alkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are low.
  • Page 9: Installing The Nimh Battery Pack

    Installing the NiMH Battery Pack: 1. Follow step 2 above to remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag. Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack. 3. Insert the NiMH battery pack so the metal contacts on the side of the battery are facing outward from the radio to connect with the contacts on the battery door.
  • Page 10: Selecting A Channel

    To turn off the radio, press and hold the button until the display becomes blank. INITIAL SETUP Selecting a Channel The channel is the frequency that your radio uses to transmit. Your radio has multiple channels that can be shared on a “take turns” basis. For uninterrupted communication, do not talk on a channel if someone else if using it.
  • Page 11: Channels And Frequencies

    Channels and Frequencies Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description 462.5625 MHz 467.5625 MHz 462.5875 MHz 467.5875 MHz 462.6125 MHz 467.6125 MHz 462.6375 MHz 467.6375 MHz 462.6625 MHz 467.6625 MHz 462.6875 MHz 467.6875 MHz 462.7125 MHz 467.7125 MHz Interference Eliminator Code Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations.
  • Page 12: Scanning Channels

    You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. Press and hold scroll through the Interference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want. Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a radio that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes.
  • Page 13: Group Scanning

    Eliminator Code is set to , the radio checks for activity only on channels using codes and ignores channels using code Group Scanning In Group scanning mode, the radio only scan among the channels enabled in the group and the current channel.
  • Page 14: Advanced Scan

    Note: If there is no channel in the group, or the group contains only one channel and the channel is the current channel at the same time, then the group scan will act as normal scan. Advanced Scan If the radio stops scanning on a channel you do not want to listen to, briefly press and rele to resume scanning for the next active channel Channel Busy Indicator...
  • Page 15: Talk Range

    Talk Range Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart. Setting the Volume When powered up, simply press ‘Vol’ + or ‘Vol –‘ button to adjust your volume to a comfortable listening level.
  • Page 16: Call Tones

    Call Tones Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group to alert them that you want to talk. You have 10 call tones from which to choose. To set a call tone: 1.
  • Page 17: Special Features

    or PTT Boost after transmitting, your confirmation tone transmits and displays. To turn the talk confirmation tone off, turn your radio off and then turn it back on while pressing and holding SPECIAL FEATURES Push to Talk (PTT) Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and to save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press PTT for 60 continuous seconds.
  • Page 18: Baby Monitor Feature

    To prevent the radio from scanning a channel, press and hold for at least three seconds, then release. This temporarily removes the channel from the scan list. To restore the channels, turn the radio off and then back on. The channel is now restored. Note: You cannot remove your home channel from the scan list.
  • Page 19: Hands-Free Use With Accessories (Vox)

    Note: When using the baby monitor feature, there is a short delay after you start talking, before the radio transmits. Hands-Free Use with Accessories (VOX) You can transmit hands-free with the use of optional accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak.
  • Page 20: Auto Power Off

    3. While the stopwatch is running, pressing will pause it and display the time that has passed. Note that the stopwatch doesn’t quit working; it still runs in the background. If pressed again, the stopwatch will continue running based on the time from the start of the stopwatch, rather than the time that is shown in the pause state.
  • Page 21 3. In this mode, pressing any button or receiving a valid signal will reset the auto power off timer to the original setting value. ACCESSORIES Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For more information, please refer to the brochure included with your radio. Using Audio Accessories 1.
  • Page 22: What Your Warranty Covers

    2. Press select the sensitivity level: 3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments 2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments 1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments Note: When you connect a VOX accessory, the radio is automatically set to the last chosen sensitivity level.
  • Page 23: How You Get Service

    Service Hotline: 800-638-5234 ‧ Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty. ‧ Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Giant International Ltd. accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.
  • Page 24 IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD., ITS AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
  • Page 25 FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

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