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Uniden FRS1400-2 User Manual

Uniden FRS1400-2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Front Cover...
  • Page 2 Controls 1 Speaker jack 2 Microphone jack 3 on/off volume 4 LCD 5 up button 6 mode/scan button 7 light/lock button 8 down button 9 call/vox button 10 MONI button 11 PTT button...
  • Page 3 FCC Information HIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PER ATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS •This device may not cause harmful interference. •This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important: Do not open your radio to make any internal adjustments.
  • Page 4 continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. Always make sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory jack. Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or fire may result.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome ..... . 2 Optional Accessories ... . 3 Battery Installation .

  • Page 6: Welcome

    Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series family radio. This product is a lightweight, palm-sized radio you can carry 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 communication.

  • Page 7: Optional Accessories

    You will need to purchase 3 AA Alkaline batteries in order to operate the unit. The following optional accessories may be purchased from your Uniden dealer or by calling (800)554-3988: •VOX Headset • Carrying Case...

  • Page 8: Battery Installation

    Battery Installation Your FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries for power. To install the batteries: 1. Make sure your radio is off. Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the unit. 2.

  • Page 9: Low Battery Alert

    4. Replace the battery cover by pushing it up until it is secure, then latch the clip in place. Low Battery Alert The LCD on your radio shows a battery meter in the upper right corner. Three bars indicate a fully powered unit.

  • Page 10: Belt Clip Installation

    Belt Clip Installation Because you will most likely use your radio when you are out and about, the unit comes equipped with a belt clip to securely fasten the unit to your belt, pocket or purse. To attach the belt clip: 1.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Hand Strap

    3. The belt clip can be attached so that it rests vertically or horizontally. Turn the screw counter- clockwise to loosen the belt clip and change its position. Attaching the Hand Strap The hand strap for the FRS radio can be attached to the belt clip for added transporting convenience.

  • Page 12: Using Your Radio

    Using Your 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 1. Turn the on/off volume control clockwise to turn the unit on. 2.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume 1. Press the MONI button to hear background noise. 2. Turn the on/off volume control clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Adjusting the Sound Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons is pressed.
  • Page 14 Choosing a Channel and Privacy Code Your radio has 14 channels and 38 privacy codes (FRS 1600 series only) you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel and privacy code. To choose a channel for the FRS1600 series: 1.
  • Page 15 2. Press the up or down button repeatedly to select one of the 14 channels. (The number on the LCD changes to indicate a new channel has been selected.) To choose a channel on the FRS1400 series follow step 2 above.
  • Page 16 Your radio also allows you to scan for active channels. To use the Scan feature: 1. Press and hold the mode/scan button for one second to begin scanning channels. The LCD will indicate you are in scan mode. If a signal is present, the radio will stop on the active channel...
  • Page 17 4. Press the PTT or MONI button to exit scan mode and stop at the current channel. 5. Press the mode/scan button to stop scanning and return to the original channel. If no signal is found on a channel, the unit will continue to scan.
  • Page 18 To choose a privacy code for the FRS1600 series: (Not available on the FRS1400 series) 1. Press the mode/scan button to move the indicator to the code mode. 2. Press the up or down button repeatedly to select one of the 38 privacy codes. 3.

  • Page 19: Locking In Your Selection

    Locking In Your Selection In order to prevent the channel setting from accidentally being changed, you should lock the buttons of your FRS radio. 1. Press and hold the light/lock button for one second to lock the buttons. The LCD indicates the buttons are locked.

  • Page 20: Talking On Your Radio

    Talking on Your Radio To talk to others using the radio: 1. Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the microphone. The following LCD screen appears: 2. When you finish speaking, release the PTT button. Your party cannot send messages through while the PTT button is pressed.

  • Page 21: Lcd Backlight

    To use this feature to contact someone in your party, press and hold the call/vox button. CALL and the transmit icon appear on the LCD for five seconds. LCD Backlight The LCD display can be illuminated to assist your viewing. Press the light/lock button to turn on the display backlight.

  • Page 22: Voice-Activated Transmission

    Voice-Activated Transmission Your radio has built-in voice-activated transmission (VOX) capability. This means the sound of your voice can activate transmission with the use of the optional VOX headset. To use this feature: 1. Remove the speaker/microphone jack cover. 2. Plug the optional VOX headset into the speaker/microphone jacks on the top of...
  • Page 23 3. Press and hold the call/vox button while turning the unit on to get into VOX mode. 4. Press the mode/scan and call/vox buttons at the same time to go into VOX level control mode. The LCD flashes VOX and the current VOX level.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem No power Message not transmitted Message not received Hearing other conversations or noise on a channel Solution Reposition or replace batteries. Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed as you transmit. Reposition or replace batteries. Confirm radios have the same channel and privacy code setting.
  • Page 25 L im ited talk range Heavy static or interference If after trying these simple steps, your unit still does not function properly, call Uniden Customer Service at (800)297-1023 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time. Solution Street/ concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will decrease range.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications Description Channels Codes (FRS1600 series only) Operating Frequency Talk range Power Source Out Power Battery Life Channel Frequency Chart (MHz) Channel Frequency 462.5625 462.5875 462.5875 462.6375 462.6625 CTCSS Chart (Hz) Channel Frequency 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8...
  • Page 27 Back Cover...

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Frs1400 seriesFrs1600 series

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