Midland X-tra Talk LXT118 Series Owner's Manual

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Welcome to the world of Midland electronics
Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product. Your
2-way radio represents state-of-the-art high-tech engineering. Designed for
FRS (Family Radio Service) operation, this compact package is big on
performance. It is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully
constructed with the finest components. The circuitry is all solid-state and
mounted on a rugged printed circuit board. Your two-way radio is designed
for reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come.
LCD DISPLAY
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CONTROLS
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device does not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
radio must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
To maintain compliance with FCC's RF exposure guidelines, for body-worn operation,
this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with
Midland Radio Corp. accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other
accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your radio operates with 3 AAA alkaline batteries or NiMH rechargeable
batteries. The belt clip should be removed to ease installation or removal
of the batteries.
To install the batteries:
1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see diagram
below) for easy access, then remove the Battery Cover by pressing
down on the top center and sliding it down from the radio.
2. Insert 3 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown on the Battery
Compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit
from operating or may damage the unit.
3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio. Replace the belt
clip, making sure it locks into place.
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER
Press here and
push down to open
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your radio is equipped for using rechargeable NiMH batteries which can be
recharged by inserting the AC adapter into the radio charge jack. Initial
charge time is 24 hours. Charge time is about 12 hours thereafter. For
maximum battery life, we recommend charging the batteries when the low
battery icon comes on. Remove the radios from the charger when the
charge time expires.
1. Only use our NiMH batteries.
2. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any batteries or
battery packs other than the one indicated in the manual. This
may cause leakage and damage to the radio.
3. For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and
remove the batteries from the radio.
LOW BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
When the battery voltage gets low, the LOW BATTERY ICON
will blink along with the message "bt Lo" on the display. When using the
rechargeable battery pack, the low battery icon will indicate that you are
very close to the batteries being exhausted. When using AAA Alakaline
batteries, the low battery icon means you have about 50% of battery
Rev H life remaining.
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and
international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human
beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy:
- United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical &
Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992
1. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999
radio is transmitting a signal.
Edition
2. VOLUME METER – Indicates the
volume setting of the radio.
- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of
3. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates
the United States, Report 86, 1986
radio is receiving a transmission.
4. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the - International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection
battery level is low.
(ICNIRP) 1998
5. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general
mode is active.
6. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from population or uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more
1~22 on FRS band.
than 50% of the time. The radio generates measurable RF energy
exposure only when transmitting.
7. PTT Button – Press and hold to
transmit voice communication.
8. SCAN/LOCK Button – Press to enter Body-Worn Operation
SCAN mode. Press and hold to turn
If you wear the radio on your body when transmitting always use Midland-
KEY LOCK on/off.
9. UP s and DOWN t Buttons – Make
supplied or approved belt clip, holster, case, or body harness for this
adjustments in MENU mode.
product. Use of any accessories not supplied or approved by Midland may
10. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.
exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use
11. ANTENNA
any accessories supplied or approved by Midland, ensure the radio and
12. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC/CHG
JACK
its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5cm) from your body when
13. POWER / MODE Button – Press and
transmitting.
hold for at least 3 seconds to turn the
radio on/off. Press momentarily to
access Menu mode.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK
14. MIC – Built-in microphone.
To use an optional speaker / microphone or headset:
l Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks.
l Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic to
your desired position.
OPERATING YOUR RADIO
POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME
Press the POWER/MODE button for at least 3 seconds to turn the radio
on/off. To increase/decrease the volume level, press the s\t buttons
during RX or STANDBY mode. The VOLUME METER will indicate the
volume setting of the radio.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL
1. For maximum clarity, hold the radio at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from
your mouth.
2. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the
microphone. The TX icon will appear continuously on the LCD display
while transmitting.
3. To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appear on
BELT CLIP
the display when your radio is receiving a transmission.
LOCK TAB
SCAN
Your radio can scan all 22 channels for activity. To enter, quickly press the
SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. Your radio will rapidly
scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any active channel for 4 seconds
before resuming scan. When you press the PTT button to transmit on an
active channel, the scanning function will stop and remain on the active
channel. To resume scanning, quickly press the SCAN button.
BELT CLIP
LATCH
CALL ALERT
Your radio can transmit a call alert. To send, press the PTT button twice
rapidly. The TX icon will appear while transmitting a call alert and a tone
can be heard on the speaker for confirmation.
KEYPAD LOCK
Press the LOCK button for 4 seconds. The "Lo" icon will appear on the
display. PTT will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the
keypad, a "LF" icon will appear on the display.
CHANNEL SELECTION (FRS BAND)
Press the MODE button once, and then the s\t buttons to select one of
the 22 FRS channels. To confirm the selection, press the PTT button or
press the MODE button again to move to the next feature setting.
Note : To communicate between two radios, all radios in your group must be set
VOX
To turn VOX on, press the MODE button twice, the display shows "VOX"
blinking while below the "oF" icon appears. Select "on" by pressing the
s\t buttons and push the PTT key or the MODE button again to confirm.
To turn VOX off, press the MODE button twice, the display shows "VOX"
blinking while below the "on" icon appears. Select "oF" by pressing the
s\t buttons and push the PTT key or the MODE button again to confirm.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
to the same channel.