Table of contents SAFETY Intended use Labels in this manual General safety instructions Preparations for use Unpacking Package contents Place the battery Charge the battery Functions Operation Turning the device on and off Adjusting the volume Selecting a channel Selecting the CTCSS Sub Channel Receiving Transmitting Monitor...
Safety Intended use The APMP500 is intended for sending voice messages and signals to other APMP500 users. Read the manual carefully before the first use. Labels in this manual CAUTION A caution means that damage to the equipment is pos- sible.
APMP 500 General safety instructions CAUTION Do not spill any liquid on the appliance. Preparations for use Unpacking • Unpack the appliance carefully. • Check the package contents as described below. If any item is miss- ing, please contact your reseller. •...
Package contents The following items are included in the received package: APMP500 Battery pack Dockingstation Adapter Quick start guide If any item is missing, please contact your reseller.
APMP 500 Place the battery Insert the battery according to the (+) and (-) polarity markings. Charge the battery Place the APMP500 in the battery charger.
Functions Antenna Push to Talk (PTT) CALL key MENU key Speaker Display Cover Headphone jack/ Microphone jack Charging LED for receiving POWER key Microfoon (MIC) UP and DOWN keys...
APMP 500 Operation Turning the device on and off • To switch on the appliance, keep the POWER key(9) pressed down for three seconds. • To switch off the appliance, press the POWER key (9) down again for three seconds. Adjusting the volume •...
Selecting a channel The APMP500 has eight channels. In order to communicate with other APMP500 users, all devices must be set to the same channel. • Press the MENU key once (4). • The current channel starts flashing on the display (6).
APMP 500 Receiving Once the device has been turned on, you can start receiving. Transmitting • Keep the PTT key (2) pressed down in order to send a message. • Release the PTT key when you have finished talking. 5 cm...
• Press the MENU key (4) to stop the Monitor function. VOX (Voice Activated) When the VOX mode is enabled, the APMP500 will transmit a signal when it is activated by your voice or other noises. VOX set-up • Keep pressing the MENU key until the “VOX”...
• Keep pressing the MENU key until the “SC” symbol and the current channel start flashing on the display (6). • Press the “Up” or “Down” key (11) to start the scan. • When the APMP500 detects a signal it will automatically pause. Scan CTCSS Sub Channel •...
4.10 Call-Ringtone You can use the Call Ringtone to notify other APMP500 users on your channel that you wish to send them a message. • To do this, press the CALL key (3). Call Ringtone set-up The APMP500 has 5 Call Ringtones to choose from.
APMP 500 4.12 Setting the keypad sound • Keep pressing the MENU key until the “TO” sym- bol appears on the display (6) and “On” is flashing. • Use the UP and DOWN keys (11) to make your selection. • Press the PTT key (2) to store your settings. 4.13 Dual watch This function allows you to receive two channels at the same time.
4.14 Key lock The key lock function locks the keys. • Keep the MENU key (4) pressed down until the key symbol appears on the display (6). The key lock function has now been enabled. • Keep the MENU key (4) pressed down once more in order to disable the key lock.
APMP 500 Cleaning and maintenance • Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cloth. When the appli- ance is very dirty, dampen the cloth slightly with water and a neutral solution. Technical data Number of channels Frequency band 446Mhz Transmitting power 500mW...
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. For more information and warranty conditions, please visit: www.akai.eu...
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