Product Features Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Important Safety Instructions Backlit LCD Display WARNING: To reduce risk of injury: Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual. Save these instructions and review frequently. 1.
CAUTION: Introduction Making Life Easier and Safer Exposure to high volume sound levels may cause temporary or permanent damage to your hearing. Although there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone, you should always use your radio with the volume set Staying in touch is convenient and easy when using your at low level and avoid prolonged exposure to high volume sound levels.
Operation Introduction Using Your Radio Caring for Your Radio For charging radio(s) in desktop charger: Your radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for properly. 1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown. Handle the radio gently. Keep the radio away from dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place.
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Turning on Your Radio Communicating with Another Person Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the 1. Press and hold the Talk button. Talk Button radio off. 2. Position the microphone about two inches (5 cm) 1.
Call Button Operation Press and release the Call/Lock button. Call Button Mode Functions The other person will hear a three second call tone. This tone is used only to establish voice communications. Scrolling Through the Mode Function By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your radio.
Privacy Codes Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Your radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch systems that can help To select a CTCSS privacy code: Mode Button to reduce interference from other users on any given channel. CTCSS 1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode button until (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) provides 38 privacy codes and the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) provides 83 privacy codes.
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Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) Set DCS Privacy Codes In VOX mode, your radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically To select a DCS privacy code: Mode Button transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the 1.
Vibration Alert and Call Alert Operation Your radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone or an audible tone with Vibration Alert. General Specifications To change call settings: Call Tone On/ Frequency Allocation and Compatibility Vibrate Off 1.
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50%. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER MODEL DXFRS300: THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SHINE FLEX SHALL NOT This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
MADE, UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR AS A TORT CLAIM (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY), A CONTRACT CLAIM, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM. THIS LIMITATION Notes CANNOT BE WAIVED OR AMENDED BY ANY PERSON. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF SHINE FLEX OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF SHINE FLEX HAS BEEN ADVISED BY YOU OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES.