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- Page 1 Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 128-5855A Released on 8-18-00. 1 of 20 Revision A: Changed pages 13 and 16, 11-3-00. Manufacturer will reduce to 75 per cent.
- Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR-1400 (FAMILY RADIO) It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family radios available. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-1400 (FAMILY RADIO) READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY 128-5855A 2 of 20...
- Page 3 It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communications for many different applications. The FR-1400 is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall.
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Page 4: Fcc Warning
If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory, use only the Audiovox supplied belt clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. -
Page 5: Function And Location Of The Controls
FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS 128-5855A 5 of 20... - Page 6 13. LOCK Button: Permits certain functions to be frozen so that the radio settings cannot be changed accidently. 14. MIC/PHONE Jacks: For use with an external microphone and headset accessory. Please use Audiovox approved accessories only or damage to the radio may result. 15. Antenna: Transmits and receives radio signals.
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Page 7: Lcd Display And Operation
LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION The FR-1400 is equipped with an LCD display to indicate its settings and functions. When the radio is on, pressing any button (except for PUSH TO TALK) will back-light the display for 5 seconds. Transmission Indicator Battery Charge Level Indicator FRS Channel Indicator (1–14);... -
Page 8: Battery Installation
BATTERY INSTALLATION Your FR-1400 requires three “AA” alkaline cells or three rechargeable “AA” cells. Alkaline batteries will provide the best performance from your transceiver. Remove the battery cover by loosening the thumb-screw and rotating the belt clip away from the battery compartment. Release the clip at the bottom of the battery cover;... - Page 9 Call Ring Tone Selection (CA) After the unit is powered on, press the MENU button twice to initiate the Call function. The FR-1400 will transmit a 3-second ringing sound to other transceiver’s tuned to the same channel, thereby signaling other parties that voice communication is desired.
- Page 10 2. Use the VOLUME (Up) and CHANNEL (Down) buttons to change the call ring tone. Each one of the five tones can be heard as the selection is changed. Call Ring Tone Activation To transmit the call tone to other radios, simultaneously press the PUSH TO TALK (PTT) switch and the ( ) button.
- Page 11 FUNCTIONS Monitor Button (MONITOR ON/OFF) During the normal operating mode, with the radio powered on and a channel selected, press the MONITOR ON/OFF button for 1 second to turn off the auto-squelch and listen for signals on the current channel. Press the MONITOR ON/OFF button again for 1 second to turn on the auto-squelch function.
- Page 12 The confirmation tones can be disabled/enabled in the following manner: 1. With the radio off, press and hold the MONITOR ON/OFF button. While pressing the monitor button, turn the radio on by pressing the POWER ON/OFF button. Release the monitor button once the radio is on. 2.
- Page 13 Channel Scanning When active, the SCAN icon flashes. In this mode, the channels of other transmitting radios can be monitored. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and locks in on the active channel, thereby allowing you to listen and talk back (using the PTT button) to the person(s) on the transmitting end without having to switch channels.
- Page 14 PTT Time-Out Timer: The PTT Time-Out feature prevents accidental transmission. The radio will emit a warning tone if the PTT button is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmission. NOTE: If the PTT hold feature is active, the Time-Out feature will be disabled.
- Page 15 Sending Messages (Transmit): 1. Set the desired channel. 2. Press and hold the PUSH TO TALK (PTT) button while speaking slowly and clearly in a normal voice, approximately 1 inch from the microphone. 3. The transmit indicator will appear steadily while transmitting.
- Page 16 Receiving Messages (Receive): 1. Set the desired channel for normal operating mode. 2. Adjust the volume control to the desired listening volume by using the VOLUME/CHANNEL buttons. 3. The Busy indicator will appear when the ra- dio plays strong received signals through its internal speaker, or through an optional head- set.
- Page 17 WARNING Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of battery acid leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver. Avoid exposing the unit to water or extremes of temperature. Do not use this device in or near a mining facility, which uses remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled “Blasting Area”.
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Page 18: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS* Channels: Output Power: 450 mW Battery Life: Alkaline 30-35 Hours Operating Voltage: 4.5 Vdc These specifications are subject to change without notice. They represent typical values, individual units may vary. Channel Frequencies: Channel Channel 462.5625 467.5625 462.5875 467.5875 462.6125 467.6125 462.6375 467.6375... -
Page 19: 90-Day Limited Warranty
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship... - Page 20 © 2000 Audiovox Electronics Corp., 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 128-5855A 128-5855A 20 of 20...