Uniden GMR4040-2CKHS Owner's Manual

GMR4040-2CKHS
English
GMR4099-2CKHS
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels • NiMH battery pack
• 7 Weather Channels • Battery Charger
• 121 Sub Codes • Mini USB Charging Port
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code) • 10 Hours Battery Life
• Up to 40 Mile Range* • Battery Level Meter
• Internal VOX Circuitry • Channel Monitor
• 10 Selectable Call Tone Alerts • Channel Scan
• Backlit LCD Display • NOAA Emergency /
• Headset Jack Weather Channels with
• 2 headset boom mics ALERT
• Vibrate Call Alert • Camo Pattern
• Roger Beep (GMR4099-2CKHS only)
• Power Boost PTT
• Weather Resistant (JIS2)
• 2 Belt Clips
• 2 Carabiner Clips (GMR4099-
2CKHS only
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
GMR4040-2CKHS, GMR4099-2CKHS RADIO
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
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15
16
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18 25
26
CHARGING CRADLE
27
CHARGE
1 Antenna 14 Boost Indicator
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 15 Scan Indicator
3 Boost Button 16 Channel Indicator
4 Menu/Power Key 17 Hi Power Indicator
5 Channel Up/Down Key 18 Low Power Indicator
6 Weather/Monitor Key 19 Transmit Indicator
7 Speaker 20 Volume Setting Indicator
8 Headset Jack/Mini USB 21 Vibrate Indicator
9 Volume Up/Down Key 22 Keypad Lock Indicator
10 Microphone 23 VOX Indicator
11 Battery Level Meter
24 Weather Indicator
12 Receive Indicator 25 Alert Indicator
13 Call Indicator 26 Sub Code Indicator
27 Charging Contacts
Congratulations on your purchase of a Uniden
BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radio.
BATTERY ALERT
These lightweight, palm-sized radios are state-of-
the-art devices. Both have many top features. The
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
GMR4040-2CKHS and GMR4099-2CKHS include
indicate the status of the batteries. When the
two headset boom mics. JIS2 compliant. Use them
battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter
at outdoor and sporting events, to contact family
icon flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery
and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a
neighborhood watch for vital communication. pack immediately or if you are using alkaline
batteries, you must replace the alkaline batteries in
PACKAGE CONTENTS
order to continue using the radio.
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
Your package contains two radios, two rechargeable
NiMH battery packs, one charging cradle, two headset property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated
boom mics, two belt clips, two Carabiner Clips
(GMR4099-2CKHS only), and this reference guide. A for this product.
NiMH battery pack or 3 AAA alkaline batteries (not
CHARGING THE RADIO
included) power each unit. To order the following
optional accessories, visit our web site at www.
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988 during regular radios can be charged directly or by using the
business hours. Use only Uniden accessories. supplied charging cradle.
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BT-1029 or BP-1029
USING The RadIo
• Charging Cradle - #RC-1288
1) Connect an optional Mini USB cable
• Headset Boom Mic - #ZA-133 or ZA-160
(#BWZG1666001) to the radio Mini USB port and
• AC Adapter - #AD-0001
the other end to a computer or to an AC or DC
• Mini USB Cable - #BWZG1666001
adapter that provides USB charging power (NOT
• Carabiner Clip - #TSTD0720002
to a USB hub).
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
GMRS LICENSE
battery indicator stops flashing.
The radio operates on the General Mobile Radio
USING The ChaRGING CRadle
Service (GMRS) frequencies when using
1) Connect the AC adapter (#AD-0001) to DC 9V
Channels 1-7 and channels 15-22. You must
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
have a GMRS license issued by the Federal
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
Communications Commission to legally use
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
these channels. For licensing information and
the keypad facing forward.
application forms, visit the FCC online at: www.
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
1-800-418-3676. If you have any questions, you from the charging cradle after charging.
can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322.
Note:
No license is required for operation on channels
• Use the optional Mini USB cable #BWZG1666001
8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada.
accessory from Uniden to connect to an AC or
DC adapter that provides USB charging power
INSTALL THE BATTERY
(NOT to a USB hub).
Each radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack or
• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
3 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).
approved accessories from Uniden.
To install the NiMH battery pack:
• Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can
2) Press the tab at the bottom of the battery
create a safety hazard or damage the radio.
compartment door to remove the cover.
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery charging.
compartment. Be certain to follow the
• The battery must be installed for the unit to
instructions written on the label on the battery operate, even if the unit is also connected to
pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will external power.
prevent the unit from operating. • If battery power is low, you cannot operate the
radio even using external power. Allow the
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
batteries to charge before using. If you try to
transmit while power is low, the radio will
automatically turn off. 2) When you have finished speaking, release the
USING A HEADSET
PTT button. You can now receive incoming
You can use a headset (#ZA-133 or ZA-160) for
calls. While receiving, displays.
more private communications. To use a headset,
MoNIToR Mode FeaTURe
lift the rubber cover from over the headset jack,
then plug in the headset.
Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals on
the current channel at the press of a key.
Important: Your radio is not weather resistant
when using a headset jack. When you remove the
To turn ON Monitor mode:
headset, be sure to fully press the jack cover into
• Press and hold WX/MON for 2 seconds until two
place to restore its weather resistant capability.
beeps sound. The receiver circuit stays open,
and both noise and weak signals can be heard.
USING THE RADIO
To turn OFF Monitor mode:
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
this reference guide completely before attempting to
• Press and hold WX/MON for 2 seconds to return
operate the unit.
to "Normal" mode; the
and disappears.
TURNING The RadIo oN aNd
adjUSTING The VolUMe
adVaNCed FUNCTIoNS (MeNUS)
1) Press and hold MENU/ to turn the radio ON,
Use MENU/ to access your radio's advanced
and increase the speaker volume by pressing
functions.
VOL ▲ . To decrease the volume, press
Sub Code VOX
VOL ▼. Normal Scan Silent
Level
2) Press and hold MENU/ again to turn the radio
OFF,
OFF, 1-121 ON/OFF ON/OFF
OFF.
1-5
1) Press MENU/ to enter the menus.
adjUSTING The SoUNd (KeY BeepS)
2) Additional presses of MENU/ advance you
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys
through the menus until exiting to "Normal"
(except for the PTT and CALL/LOCK) is pressed.
operating mode.
To turn this sound OFF, press and hold CALL/
LOCK while turning ON the radio. Repeat this step
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
to turn the sound ON.
a. Press and hold MENU/ again.
ChooSING a ChaNNel
b. Press any key except CH ▲ / CH ▼ or VOL ▲
/ VOL ▼ and wait 10 seconds until the unit
Your radio has 22 channels and 121 Sub codes you
returns to "Normal" mode.
can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
someone, each of you must be set to the same Sub Code
channel and Sub code. Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
the codes, OFF, or 1-121 selected. Code oF (OFF)
To choose a channel:
indicates no Sub code selected and your radio can
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode, press the
receive a signal regardless of the code settings of
CH ▲ / CH ▼ key to increase or decrease the
the transmitting radio.
channel number displayed.
1) Press MENU/ to enter Menu mode. The
Note: Channels 1-7 have a typical range of up to 40
subcode indicator flashes.
miles. Channels 8-14 have a typical range of up to
2) Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ key to increase or
5 miles. Channels 15-22 have a typical range of up
decrease the code number displayed. You can
to 40 miles. You can see which GMRS or FRS
also select oF (OFF) at this stage.
channel is active by the icon. The hi icon is
3) Press MENU/ to exit Menu mode.
displayed while scanning GMRS channels, and the
lo icon is displayed while scanning FRS channels.
4) Press any key other than CH ▲ / CH ▼ or VOL
▲ / VOL ▼ and the radio returns to Idle mode
TalKING oN YoUR RadIo
in 10 seconds.
To talk to others using the radio: Scan
Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an active
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
channel is detected, the radio pauses on that
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the
channel until the channel is clear. Then, after a 2
icon appears on the display. To avoid cutting
second delay, the radio continues scanning.
off the first part of your transmission, pause
Pressing the PTT button while the scan is paused
on a channel allows you to transmit on that
slightly after pressing the PTT button before you
channel.
start talking.
To turn ON channel scan: To turn OFF the silent mode:
1) PressCH ▼ to display oF.
1) Press MENU/ repeatedly until the scan... icon
2) To exit the Menu, press the MENU/ key
and oF blink.
2. Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ to select Scan mode and
press MENU/ to start it.
Note: To prevent unwanted silent alerts, be sure to
use a Privacy code whenever you use the Silent
To turn OFF channel scan:
mode feature. You can hear the received voice when
1) Press MENU/ with the scan setting of oF.
you turn on channel scan and an active channel is
2) Press any key other than CH ▲ / CH ▼ or detected even during silent mode.
VOL ▲ / VOL ▼ to turn channel scan off in 10
Missed Call Alerts
seconds.
If you receive an incoming call while silent mode is on
Voice Operated Transmission
and do not respond, the radio will turn on the Missed
Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice
Call icon.
Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for
The radio will additionally remind you of a missed call
icon stops blinking
automatic voice transmissions. The VOX feature is
by vibrating every minute after the call for 3 minutes.
designed to be used with a headset with a
KeY loCK
microphone. Transmission is initiated by speaking
into the microphone instead of pressing PTT.
To lock the keypad:
1) Press and hold CALL/LOCK;
To select VOX level:
These functions are not affected by Key Lock:
1) Press MENU/ repeatedly until the vox icon
WX
Call
Normal
Tone Alert
and the VOX sensitivity level (OFF, 1-5) blink. • Volume adjust
• Call tone transmission
2) Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ to change the VOX
1-10 ON/OFF
• Enter monitor mode
sensitivity levels. Use level 1 for increased
• PTT transmission
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet environments,
and use a higher level to reduce undesired
• Power off
activation in very noisy environments.
To unlock the keypad:
Call Tone
Press and hold CALL/LOCK again;
Your radio is equipped with 10 selectable call tones
aUToMaTIC poWeR SaVe
that are transmitted when CALL/LOCK is pressed.
Your radio has a circuit designed to dramatically
To select a call tone:
extend the life of the batteries. If there is no
1) Press MENU/ repeatedly until the CALL icon
transmission or an incoming call within 3 seconds,
and Call Tone start to blink on the display.
your radio switches to Power Save mode. The radio
is still able to receive transmissions in this mode.
2) Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ to move through the
available call tones. Each tone will be heard
lCd BaCKlIGhT
through the speaker but will not be transmitted.
The LCD Backlight automatically turns ON when any
Cycle through these tones and stay on the tone
key (except the PTT button) is pressed. The LCD
you want to select.
display illuminates for 10 seconds before turning
3) Exit Call Tone to set the selected tone.
OFF.
Setting Silent Mode
RoGeR Beep
When you turn on the silent mode, all incoming
calls are muted: the radio flashes the display
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of
backlight, the channel indicator, vibe and call to
transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).
alert you to an incoming call. If you do not respond
Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when
to the call within 15 seconds, the backlight turns off.
both Roger Beep and Key Beep are set to ON. When
The radio will also vibrate to remind you that you Roger Beep is set to ON and Key Beep is set to OFF,
missed a call. Silent mode is disabled for 15
Roger Beep will not be heard from the speaker but it
seconds when you transmit, receive, or press any will be transmitted to your party. When Roger Beep is
other button.
set to OFF, Roger Beep will neither be heard nor
transmitted.
Press MENU/ repeatedly until the vibe icon and
the current setting start to blink on the display.
To change Roger Beep setting:
To turn ON the silent mode:
Press and hold VOL ▲ while turning the radio on and
1) P ress CH ▲ to display on.
off. If Roger Beep is ON, it will be turned off; if it is
2) T o exit the Menu, press the MENU/ key
OFF, it will be turned on.
advance you through the Menu until exiting to
"Normal" mode. vibe appears.
advance you through the Menu until exiting to
"Normal" mode. vibe disappears.
displays.
disappears.