Audiovox FR-1500XTM Two
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1. 3 5 C variation 20 0 50 80 C 4 5 F variation 32 122 F 6 F variation 4 32 122 176 F Alkaline AAA 4 6 0 VDC 1000 mAh 30 hours Transmit Receive Standby 5 5 90 ratio 0 28 uV 200 mW 8 Ohm 396 maximum 1 kHz 6095 500 mW ERP Up to 2 miles 2 2 0 1kHz 296 maximum 1 kHz 6095 FRS Channel Frequencies channel Fre MHz Channel Freq Miz 462565 4675625 2 4825875 o 4975875 462 6125 10 467 125 4626375 t 4676375 462 6625 1 12 4676625 462 6875 13 4676875 7 4627125 14 4677125 poo s e Weather Channel Frequencies 6 162 550 162 500 162 400 7 162 525 162 475 8 161 650 162 425 9 161 775 162 450 163 275 Canadian Marine 27 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies in Hz CTCSS Freq Hz CTCSS Freq Hz 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 00 NO CODE 28 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Corrective Action No transmission Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries while pressing the PTT button Incorrect battery polarity Install the batteries in the directions indicated by the battery tray Weak or no signal Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries received Channel and privacy Adjust the transceiver s code not set the same Settings to match those as target transceiver setting2. button to confirm the low temperature setting The temperature alarm transmit mode will automatically transmit a call tone with the radio s identification ID code if entered and temperature to other FR 1500 XTM units on the same channel This mode is accessed in the following manner 9 Repeat steps 4 through 8 to set the high and or low temperature alarm limits then press the right menu button until ON is flashing 18 10 Press the Up or Down button until appears flashing then press the Monitor M button to confirm the alarm transmit setting NOTE This mode will only operate if the radio ID is enabled on and the unit s temperature triggers a temperature alarm TIME MODE The Time mode provides you with a reliable clock which not only indicates the time of day on a 12 or 24 hour basis but also permits an alarm set capability provided the beep tone feature is enabled To access the time mode proceed as follows 1 9 From the FRS TWO WAY mode CH and CODE displayed press the Function F button 5 times TIME is momentarily displayed followed by the indication in AM or PM To set the clock to a 12 hour display press the right menu button once the hours digits will flash To access the 24 hour display press the Up or Down buttons until the AM PM indication disappears from the display then proceed with the hour minute setting Press the Up button or Down button the hour indication will change between 1 and 12 acc
3. t will appear on the display and the signal strength 0 9 will display below the icon During scan when a signal is received scan will pause for 5 seconds and then resume You can transmit on the primary channel for 15 seconds while in the Auto Channel Scan Mode by pressing the PTT Button 14 Channel scan will then resume Pressing the Monitor Button 14 will cause scanning to resume during a received signal PRIORITY CHANNEL SCAN MODE This feature allows you to monitor two different channels at the same time If you preset any priority channel other than the current channel in use the preset channel will be scanned every 0 5 second and signals you when a call is received The priority channel will be the one selected during the SET UP mode and the other channel will be the one selected from the TWO WAY menu While in the Priority Channel Scan mode you may hear transmissions from either a primary or secondary channel when transmitting The unit will always transmit on the primary channel unless the PTT button 14 is pressed during or immediately following the reception of secondary channel transmission To access the Priority Channel Scan mode proceed as follows 1 From the FRS TWO WAY mode CH and CODE displayed press the right forward menu scroll button 10 three times SCAN will appear on the LCD display 5 with OFF flashing if scan was not active before 2 Press the Up Button 6 or the Down Button 11 to choose priori
4. apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state AUDIOVOX CORPORATION 150 MARCUS BLVD HAUPPAUGE NEW YORK 11788 4 1 800 290 6650 128 5385 2001 Audiovox Corporation Hauppauge N Y 11788 128 6113 30 A For Customer Service Visit Our Website At www audiovox com Product Information Photos FAQ s Owner s Manuals 2001 Audiovox Electronics Corp Hauppauge NY 11788 Printed in Korea 128 6113
5. indicate user identification ID operating parameters such as FR channel and CTCSS code stopwatch operation FM radio frequency time of day temperature compass heading receive signal level indicator etc Each time the Function F Button is pressed the FR 1500XTM scrolls through the main menus pressing and holding the Function button for 2 seconds or longer activates the keylock feature whereby all buttons except volume adjustment Function F Monitor M and Press to Talk PTT are inoperable 5 Accessories SPRING SPRING CLIP SPRING CLIPS RELEASE TAB LOADED SUPPLIED 1 Belt Clip PRESS DOWN BELT CLIP OPTIONAL 1 Headset P N FRS BHST NOTE To order optional accessories for the FR 1500XTM please contact Customer Service at 1 800 290 6650 or visit the Audiovox web site at www audiovox com Belt Clip Accessory Powering the FR 1500XTM Unit The FR 1500XTM unit operates on four AAA batteries installed in the battery compart ment You may operate the unit using type NiMH rechargeable batteries or you may use Alkaline batteries Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than the rechargeable batteries The rechargeable batteries can not be recharged while in the unit Installing the Batteries Installing batteries in the FR 1500XTM unit is straightforward as shown in the following illustration 1 Remove unit from belt clip and simply unlatch the cover clip at t
6. inserted Press and hold the Up button 6 variation increases quickly between 0 and 90 If the Up button continues to be held variation will begin to decrease from 90 to 0 after 90 is reached The Down button will also perform the same function in the reverse manner The following table presents a list of declination angles for a number of major world cities insert the proper value to compensate for the effects of magnetic variation when you are in the specified location Anchorage 22 Denver 4 New York Seattle Atlanta 4 Jerusalem 3 Orlando Seoul Korea Bombay 1 London 4 Oslo Shanghai Boston 16 Little Rock 3 Paris Toronto Calgary 18 Livingston 14 Rio De Janeiro Vancouver Chicago 3 Munich 1 San Francisco Washington DC Waterbury CT TEMPERATURE MODE The Temperature mode allows you to know the ambient temperature on both the Centigrade and Fahrenheit scales In addition you can set high and low tempera ture limits on either scale when a limit is reached or exceeded the unit will sound a warning melody repeating it every 5 seconds As an additional feature the tempera ture alarm limits can be automatically transmitted on the current channel together with your user ID this will occur every 5 minutes when the preset alarm temperature is reached or exceeded provided the temperature plus transmit mode is enabled To access the temperature mode proceed as follows 1 From the FRS TWO WAY mode CH
7. legal limits set by the FCC Do not use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of radios or cellular telephones Facilities such as hospitals may use equipment that is sensitive to RF energy Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle s air bag If the air bag deploys it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted by local regulation Please check with the local regulating agency before using this device outside the United States of America 25 Technical Specifications General Frequency Range FRS Channels Privacy Codes Weather Channels FM Frequency Range Dimensions W x H x D Without Antenna Temperature Accuracy Power Supply Battery Operating Time Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion Transmitter Maximum RF Output Power Range Maximum Deviation Modulation Distortion 26 Refer to frequency chart 14 38 for each main channel Refer to frequency chart 87 510 108 0 MHz 2 5 in x 4 5 in x 1 325 in 63 5 mm x 114 3 mm x 34 9 mm 2 5 C variation 0 50 C
8. over someone who is already using the channel you first selected 2 The FR 1500XTM has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field To avoid interference it is recommended that you do not use the units closer than 5 feet apart 3 For best transmission results always keep your mouth about 2 3 inches from the microphone 17 and speak slowly in a normal voice 10 OPERATING MODES AND FEATURES FRS TWO WAY MODE CHANNEL NUMBER SELECTION This feature allows the selection of main channels for communication as follows 1 Fromthe FRS TWO WAY mode CH and CODE displayed press the right forward menu scroll button 10 once the channel CH number flashes on the display 5 2 Press the Up Button 6 or the Down W Button 11 to choose the desired channel 3 Press the Monitor M button 14 to confirm your selection CODED TONE CONTROL SQUELCH SYSTEM CTCSS CODE SELECTION When the CTCSS feature is enabled the transceiver will only receive signals from other transceivers set to the same channel and privacy code When the CTCSS mode is off the transceiver will receive signals from all transceivers set to the same channel Remember that the CTCSS feature does not prevent others from listening to your transmissions It only allows your FR 1500XTM to ignore signals from transceivers not set to the same privacy code Access the CTCSS code selection feature as follows 1 From the FRS TWO WAY mod
9. the PTT button This feature provides four selectable time out options OFF 30 60 180 seconds the user can select 1 From the SETUP mode press the right menu button eight times TOT will appear with OFF 30 60 or 180 flashing 2 Press the Up or Down Buttons to select the selected time out option stopping at the one preferred 3 Press the Monitor M button to confirm your selection the display returns to SETUP NAME SELECTION OPTION The name selection option provides the user with the capability of entering an identification ID name into unit memory consisting of eight characters This name or ID it could also be a number or an alphanumeric combination once entered will appear on the display when the unit is turned on If no ID is entered the AUDIOVOX icon will be spelled out across the eight character positions on the display To enter an ID into unit memory proceed as follows 1 From the SETUP mode press the right menu button nine times NAME will appear with OFF or ON flashing 2 Press the Up or Down button to select the name ON or OFF as desired 3 If ON is selected press the right menu button the current name will appear with the first character position flashing 4 While the character position is flashing press the Up and Down buttons to scroll through the alphanumeric choices you wish to incorporate into the ID option NOTE In addition to alphanumeric characters other icons are also available for use such as
10. the display returns to SETUP When you initiate a priority scan as explained earlier the unit will scan between this priority channel and the channel selected in the TWO WAY menu SET VOX DELAY When the VOX function is activated in the TWO WAY mode the VOX delay is incorporated as selected from this menu This delay represents the time delay after the unit stops detecting a VOX signal and before it stops transmitting If you have long pauses in your speech patterns a longer delay setting will transmit your speech in a more articulate manner To set the delay time proceed as follows 1 From the SETUP mode press the right menu button twice DLAY appears with OFF or number 1 5S flashing 2 Press the Up and Down buttons to select the desired delay time between 1 and 5 Seconds or select OFF if no delay is needed 3 Press the Monitor M button to confirm your selection the display returns to SETUP CALL MELODY SELECTION This feature provides seven selectable call ringer melodies that alert the user that a calling party wishes to communicate with them Once the melody is chosen pressing the PTT Button 14 twice within one second will transmit the call tone selected To select your favorite Call Ringer melody 1 From the SETUP mode press the right menu button three times CALL will appear with OFF or number 1 7 flashing and the call melody for that number will sound 2 Press the Up or Down Buttons to preview the seven available me
11. 6 or the Down Button 11 to choose the VOX sensitivity setting desired LO MID or HI 3 Press the Monitor M button 14 to confirm your selection VOX DELAY TIME SELECTION This feature allows the response time characteristics of the VOX function to be pre cisely adjusted to suit individual needs The VOX Recovery Time Selection menu is accessible from the SET UP menu and provides choices of OFF 1 2 3 4 or 5 seconds Refer to the SET UP mode for VOX Recovery Time Selection FM RADIO MODE The FM Radio Mode provides the user with FM radio capability thereby allowing FM radio enjoyment even though other modes of the FRS 1500XTM are being used The various FM radio features are listed on the Operational Modes flow diagram and include most FM receiver characteristics To enter the FM RADIO mode proceed as follows 1 From the FRS TWO WAY mode CH and CODE displayed press the Function F button once FM RADIO appears on the display accompanied by a short melody 2 Approximately 2 seconds later the FM standby display appears showing FM and the current station frequency FM SEEK The FM seek function allows scanning of the FM band for an active broadcast To enter this function proceed as follows 1 From the FM standby mode press the right menu button 10 the frequency display will flash an S scan appears to the right of the frequency display 2 Pressthe Up 6 or Down 11 buttons to activate the seek function
12. CTCSS code 2 Adjust the volume control to the desired listening volume by using the up and down buttons 3 The transceiver will play strong received signals through its internal speaker or through a headset if so equipped and the Receive Signal Strength Indicator Sul together with the appropriate level indicator 0 9 below will display the relative strength of the signal MONITOR FUNCTION The Monitor M button can be used to play all signals present on a channel This is useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range The monitor function can also be locked on by pressing the Monitor M button for 3 seconds a two tone melody will sound When the monitor lock has been activated the radio will issue background noise until a voice transmission is received Momentarily pressing the monitor button again will unlock the monitor function 24 Warning Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods This will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver Avoid exposing the transceiver 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 Premature or accidental detonation may result Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this transceiver Its output is designed to meet the
13. SN AUDIOYOX CORPORATION Model FR 1500XTM Two Way Family Radio WITH NOAA AND FM RADIO Customer Service 1 800 290 6650 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR 1500XTM FAMILY RADIO It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family radios available BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR 1500XTM FAMILY RADIO READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY Ni FEATURES Your FR 1500XTM Family Radio is a portable easy to use two way radio that you can carry almost anywhere It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communications for many different applications The FR 1500XTM is ideal for use around the house in your boat on hunting and camping trips on the ski slopes or atthe mall Some of the FR 1500XTM features are No Air Time Fees and No License Required Upto 2 Mile Range Battery Saver and Auto Squelch National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA 14 Family Radio Service Channels 38 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System CTCSS Multifunction LCD Display Roger Beep and Call Ring Button FM Radio with Tune Seek and Preset Functions Built In Compass Time of Day Readout Temperature Readout in Degrees Fahrenheit and Centigrade Stopwatch Function Setup Menu for Personalizing Unit Functions Vibrating Call Function 1 17 16 O mh A5 15 Lo 14 13 12 Antenna Function F Select Key Lock Button External Microphone Speaker Jack
14. TT button is pressed Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode The PTT button can also be used as a two way call ringer Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel The letter T transmit will appear in the display and the user selected call melody will sound Volume Control 6 and 11 In the standby mode adjust the volume to a comfortable level between 01 and 16 by pressing the Up 6 button to increase the volume level and the Down 11 button to decrease the volume level Pressing the Monitor M button momentarily will check the volume setting level Up Button 6 In the standby mode pressing this briefly will increase the volume In the function edit mode pressing the button briefly will shift from the current option in each sub menu to next option in the same sub menu Pressing the button for more than 1 5 seconds allows navigation at a more rapid rate In the standby mode the volume will increase rapidly In the function mode different options can be rapidly changed Down Button 11 In the standby mode pressing this briefly will decrease the volume In the function edit mode pressing the button briefly will shift from the current option in each sub menu to next previous option in the same sub menu Pressing the button for more than 1 5 seconds allows navigation at a more rapid rate In the standby mode the volume will decrease rapidly In the function mode differ
15. The radio will scan in the up or down direction looking for an active strong FM station 3 When a station is found the scan will stop at that frequency and re enter the standby listening mode 4 Press the Monitor M button to confirm Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the Up 6 and Down 11 buttons for volume control FM TUNE The FM tune function allows for station tuning in 100kHz steps This function is accessed as follows 1 From the FM standby mode press the right menu button 10 the frequency display will flash 2 Press the right menu button again a T tune will appear to the right of the frequency display 3 Use the Up 6 or Down 11 buttons to increase or decrease FM frequency in 100kHz steps 4 When the desired station is displayed press the Monitor M button to confirm selection Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the Up 6 and Down 11 buttons for volume control FM MEMORY PRESET The FM memory preset function allows you to preset up to 9 station frequencies into memory thereby making them readily accessible without having to scan or tune through the FM frequency band for a favorite station To access the memory preset function proceed as follows 1 Access the FM tune function as outlined in steps 1 and 2 above 2 Press the right menu button again MEM appears on the display with OFF flashing 3 Press the Up 6 or Down 11 button to set memory ON then press the right menu
16. Transmit Red LED Liquid Crystal Display LCD Up Control Volume Increase Button Power On Off Button Battery Charging Connector 10 11 Battery Compartment Door Menu Scroll Buttons Forward Back Down Control Volume Decrease Button Battery Compartment Cover Latch Built in Speaker Monitor M Button Belt Clip Stud Push To Talk PTT Button Built In Microphone MODEL FR 1500XTM DISPLAY 2 3 4 5 1 Voice Activated Transmission VOX Indicator Blinks in the VOX selection mode or appears when VOX is activated 2 Auto Scan Indicator Icon appears when the auto scan channel mode is activated 3 Weather Alert Indicator This icon appears when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA alert mode is activated 4 Alarm Indicator Appears when the Clock Alarm mode is activated 5 Call Ringer and Vibration Indicator Appears when vibration call mode is activated 6 RSSI Indicator indicates receive signal strength 7 Battery Level Indicator Icon indicates the battery charge strength 8 CODE Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System CTCSS Indicator CTCSS tone code is displayed in two characters directly above 9 CH Indicates the channel number in use in FRS mode channel number is displayed in two characters directly above 10 Key Lock Indicator Appears when the key lock is activated 11 Eight character display used in various modes to
17. and CODE displayed press the Function F button 4 times TEMPERATURE is momentarily displayed followed by the temperature indication TEMP in Centigrade or Fahrenheit NOTE When moving from a moderate temperature environment to either a cooler or hotter environment allow about 20 minutes for the unit temperature sensing element to stabilize 2 To change the temperature scale press the right menu button once C or F will flash 3 Press the Up button 6 the temperature scale will change from C to F or vice versa To set the high and low temperature alarm limits 4 Access the temperature mode as outlined in step 1 Press the right menu button again ON or OFF will appear flashing Press the Up or Down button 11 to set temperature ON then press the Monitor M button to confirm 5 With TEMP in C or F displayed press the right menu button three times AL appears with the temperature indication flashing provided temperature is ON The indication will be in F or C depending on the temperature scale previously selected 6 Press the Up or Down button to set the high temperature alarm limit if the low temperature alarm is desired proceed to step 7 If not press the Monitor M button to confirm the high temperature setting 7 Press the right menu button AL L appears with the C or F indication flashing provided temperature is ON 8 Press the Up or Down button to set the low temperature alarm limit then press the Monitor M
18. brackets a sign etc 5 After choosing the first character press the right menu button to access the second position then use the Up and Down buttons as before to choose the desired character 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to incorporate the other seven characters as needed One of the available symbols can be used to occupy the unused character positions NOTE This feature will retain the user settings when the batteries are removed and or replaced 23 KEY LOCK SELECTION MODE This feature prevents accidental channel change to the user preferred settings of the FR 1500XTM The Key Lock feature temporarily disables all buttons except volume Up Down Function F Monitor M and PTT To access the Key Lock feature 1 Press and hold the Function F button for at least 1 5 seconds the lock icon appears on the display and the menu right left and Up Down buttons are disabled 2 To exit from the key lock mode press and hold the Function F button until the key lock icon disappears from the display BASIC RADIO OPERATION TO TRANSMIT 1 Set the desired priority channel 2 Press and hold the PTT Push to Talk button while speaking slowly and clearly in a normal voice approximately 2 to 3 inches from the microphone 3 The transmit indicator T will be displayed while transmitting 4 Release the PTT Push to Talk button when you finish speaking to receive incoming signals TO RECEIVE 1 Setthe desired channel and
19. button to access the first memory preset M appears with 1 flashing to the right and the current FM frequency 4 With 1 flashing press the right menu button until T tune appears to the right of the frequency then press the Up 6 or Down 11 button to select the desired station for preset number 1 in 100kHz steps 14 NOTE You can use the scan tune S function to more quickly establish the preset station frequencies Press the left menu button until 1 begins to flash again then press the Up 6 button to increment the preset to number 2 which also flashes Repeat steps 4 and 5 to establish the second preset station frequency Repeat step 6 to increment the preset number to 3 and repeat steps 4 and 5 Continue with presets 4 through 9 as indicated Press the right menu button scrolling through S T and MEM then press again to access OFF or WAY If OFF appears flashing and you wish to turn off FM radio reception whenever other modes are being used press the Monitor M button to confirm If WAY is flashing and you wish to continue FM radio reception while other modes are being used press the Monitor M button to confirm NOTE When WAY is selected FM broadcast can be heard in all modes except for Weather band During FRS transmission and reception the FM program is interrupted and will resume when transmission or reception ends WEATHER MODE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NOAA RECEIVER MODE NOAA
20. e CH and CODE displayed press the right forward menu scroll button 10 twice the CODE number flashes on the display 5 2 Press the Up Button 6 or the Down Button 11 to select the desired sub code between 01 and 38 3 Press the Monitor M button 14 to confirm your selection NOTE To communicate with other units they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS sub code To communicate with other units that do not have subcodes switch your unit to the same channel with the sub code set to 00 CHANNEL SCAN OPERATION ALL CHANNEL SCAN This feature allows scanning for an active channel on all 14 FRS channels The power saver is disabled in this mode To activate this feature 1 From the FRS TWO WAY mode CH and CODE displayed press the right forward menu scroll button 10 three times SCAN will appear on the LCD display 5 with OFF flashing if scan was not active before 11 2 Press the Up Button 6 or the Down Button 11 to choose normal flashing NR scanning The scan icon also appears flashing 3 When NR is flashing press the Monitor M button 14 to confirm your selection 4 To turn off the auto channel scan feature return to the Scan mode by pressing the forward menu scroll button to access the SCAN function and choose OFF The unit will begin scanning in the upward direction starting from the current channel looking for an active main channel If a transmission is detected the RSSI icon
21. e FRS TWO WAY mode CH and CODE displayed press the Function F button twice WEATHER is momentarily displayed followed by the WEA and selected channel indication 01 10 2 Press the right menu button the channel number flashes press the right menu button again The Alert ALT indication appears with a flashing OFF indication if the feature is not activated 3 Press the Up 6 button ON appears flashing together with a flashing NOAA alert icon amp 4 Press the Monitor M button to confirm the alert selection the alert icon remains steady on the display which now returns to the weather channel menu display The radio is now in the NOAA alert mode awaiting a weather alert on one of the NOAA weather channels you have selected COMPASS MODE HEADING INDICATION The compass mode displays the direction in which the FRS antenna is pointed with respect to the magnetic North Pole the display indicates antenna heading in degrees 0 360 in one of 8 directions N NE E SE S SW W NW any of which can be calibrated for the deviation or variation with respect to True North geo graphical North Pole To access the Compass mode 1 From the FRS TWO WAY mode CH and CODE displayed press the Function F button 3 times COMPASS is momentarily displayed followed by the heading indication 2 If the compass has already been calibrated for your current position then the FRS antenna need only be pointed in any direction t
22. ent options can be rapidly changed Menu Scroll Forward and Back Buttons 10 These buttons are used to scroll through the options in a selected menu the menu is determined by mode selection using the Function F button Refer to the Operational Modes flow diagram Monitor M Button 14 The Monitor Button is used to check the activity on a channel before transmitting When the Monitor Button is pressed the green LCD panel 5 backlight will come on Pressing the Monitor Button during the edit function mode will confirm an entry and return the unit to standby Pressing the Monitor Button during a VOX tranmission voice activated transmission will discontinue the transmission and disable the VOX function for 2 seconds External Microphone Speaker 3 This jack accepts an Audiovox FRS BHST headset microphone for total hands free operation External Battery Charging Connector 8 This jack is part of a future upgrade for an Audiovox approved battery recharger Do not use this jack with any other charging devices Please visit the Audiovox web site for updates at www audiovox com or contact Customer Service at 1 800 290 6650 for additional optional accessories for the FR 1500XTM NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 The FR 1500XTM 14 channels are shared on a take turns basis This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels A common code of ethics courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt totalk
23. enu button five times ROGER appears with a flashing ON or OFF indication 2 Pressthe Up or Down button to set the Roger Beep mode ON or OFF as desired 3 Press the Monitor M button to confirm your selection the display returns to SETUP NOTE This function must be enabled for the clock alarm function to operate KEY BEEP TONE SELECTION The unit will emit a confirmation beep tone after a button has been pushed To enable disable the key beep tones proceed as follows 1 With SETUP displayed press the right menu button six times BEEP appears with a flashing ON or OFF indication 2 Press the Up or Down button to select the beep mode ON or OFF as desired 3 Press the Monitor M button to confirm your selection the display returns to SETUP QUIET OPERATION Whenever you transmit the receiving party on the same channel will hear the short buzz referred to as the Squelch Tail when you finish the transmission The unit can be set to suppress quiet this noise by using the QUIET option To enable disable the quiet option proceed as follows 1 With SETUP displayed press the right menu button seven times QUIET appears with a flashing ON or OFF indication 2 Press the Up or Down button to select quiet mode ON or OFF as desired 3 Press the Monitor M button to confirm your selection the display returns to SETUP 22 TIME OUT TIMER TOT This feature allows the user to limit continuous transmission times pressing and holding
24. g counter will begin counting up While timing is in progress press the right menu button again to stop the clock 3 Press the right menu button to reset the stopwatch time to zero 4 Press the left menu button to start and stop the timing counter while the timing is in progress without resetting the timer function 5 Press the Function F button to exit the stopwatch mode SETUP MODE The SETUP mode is accessed by pressing the Function F button 7 times this mode contains a number of sub modes designed to personalize the functions of your FRS 1500XTM These sub modes consist of the following Setting the Priority radio channel Setting the VOX delay time Choosing the Call melody Setting the ring vibrator on or off or choosing both on Setting Roger Beep on or off Setting the beep tone key or button beep on or off Setting the Quiet mode on or off Selecting a Time Out Timer setting or none Entering an identification name ID tag for your unit HOH OH XX Xx Xx PRIORITY CHANNEL SELECT The priority channel is the radio channel that you and others in your group will be monitoring for activity To select the priority channel proceed as follows 1 2 With SETUP displayed press the right menu button once P CH appears with the channel number flashing on the right Press the Up and Down buttons to select the priority channel you wish to use 20 3 Press the Monitor M button to confirm your selection
25. he bottom rear of the unit lift off the battery compartment cover 2 Remove the weak batteries if present 3 Install four AAA batteries and carefully note battery polarity as marked within the battery compartment NOTE When the last battery is installed in place the unit will vibrate for approximately 2 seconds indicating battery installation is correct and the self test display will appear momentarily then fade out 4 Slide up the battery compartment cover in place swing up the cover retaining clip and snap it into position BELT CLIP MOUNTING STUD BATTERY POSITIVE 8 COMPARTMENT TERMINALS 4 AAA BATTERIES BATTERY COVER l POSITIVE TERMINALS COVER CLIP SWING DOWN The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times forthe FR 1500XTM 1 Do not mix old and new batteries 2 The use of alkaline type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time 3 Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable batteries 4 f the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty Controls Power On Off Button 6 Press and hold this button momentarily to turn the unit on The unit will perform a brief self test and then vibrate for a short time the user identification code will display from left to right sequencing through all 8 disp
26. lay characters followed by display of TWO WAY accompanied by a short melody The unit will then beep and the FRS standby display appears showing CH CODE and the battery charge icon To turn the unit off press and hold the button for a 2 second period A short melody will sound as the unit shuts off Function F Button 2 In the standby mode pressing this button will scroll through the various modes as shown in the Operational Modes diagram Pressing the button for more than 1 5 seconds will activate or deactivate the KEY LOCK feature in any mode Refer to KEY LOCK function description to activate and deactivate 7 FRS 1500XTM OPERATIONAL MODES FUNCTION F BUTTON MENUS RIGHT LEFT ARROW BUTTONS NOTE In KEY LOCK all buttons will be disabled except for the Up A Control Volume Button 6 the Down WV Control Volume Button 11 the Monitor M Button 14 and the PTT Button 16 Push To Talk PTT Button 16 Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours Hold the transceiver approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you speak into the built in microphone 17 After you have finished speaking release the PTT button to allow for reception of incoming signals lt is not possible to transmit and receive at the same time The transmit LED indicator 4 located above the LCD Panel 5 will light red while the P
27. lodies stopping at the one preferred 3 Press the Monitor M button to confirm your selection the display returns to SETUP RINGER VIBRATION SELECTION The unit can be made to vibrate whenever a call is being received this selection gives the user the option of ringer only vibration only or employing both at the same time To select this option proceed as follows 1 With SETUP displayed press the right menu button four times RING appears with V or R V flashing on the right together with the vibrator icon b 2 Press the Up and Down buttons to select the desired option NOTE The ringer vibration will only work between two FR 1500XTM s 21 3 Press the Monitor M button to confirm your choice the display returns to SETUP With the ring set for RING only the unit will play a receive and play a call melody from a transmitting FRS unit If the unit is set for Vibrator only no melody will play but the unit will vibrate whenever a call is being received This feature is useful when a call ring can be disruptive in an otherwise quiet environment If the unit is set for both ring and vibrator options both call features will be active ROGER BEEP TONE SELECTION The unit will transmit a beep tone sequence after each transmission to signal the receiving party that transmission has ended This tone is called a Roger Beep To enable disable the Roger Beep tone proceed as follows 1 With SETUP displayed press the right m
28. n below The Company disclaims liability for communications range of this product This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishan dling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number barcode label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY ISLIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY SLIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FORTHE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OFANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHINA PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE INNO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL ORINCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not
29. o establish the desired bearing to a desired destination NOTE Hold the unit in a flat and level manner while taking bearings 16 COMPASS CALIBRATION Since the apparent position of magnetic North will vary according to your location in the world especially Latitude you will need to know the difference between these two positions Magnetic and True North to take an accurate bearing To calibrate the compass for the effects of magnetic variation proceed as follows NOTE on 5 6 When calibrating the compass make sure the unit is at least 2 yards away from any source of magnetic interference From the FRS TWO WAY mode CH and CODE displayed press the Function F button 3 times COMPASS is momentarily displayed followed by the heading indication Press the right menu button CALIB appears with OFF flashing Press the Up button 6 flashing TUN appears Place the unit on a flat non metallic surface and rotate the unit twice very slowly at a constant rate through 360 degrees taking about 10 seconds to complete thesuccessive circles Press the Up or Down button CALIB appears with OFF flashing Press the Monitor M button to confirm compass calibration and initiate the compass function To insert compensation for the effects of magnetic variation perform the following steps 7 8 Repeat steps 1 and 2 and press the right menu button twice VARI appears with a flashing 0 if no magnetic variation has been
30. ordingly As the hour indication passes through 12 noon the AM indication changes to PM When the hour is set press the right menu button again the minutes indication will flash Press the Up or Down button the minutes indication will change between 00 and 59 accordingly Press the right menu button again ALARM will appear with ON or OFF flashing together with the alarm icon Press the Up or Down button to set the alarm ON or OFF as desired If ON is selected use the right left and Up Down buttons to select the desired time of alarm in the same manner as time set in steps 2 through 5 above After all time functions have been selected and entered press the Monitor M button to confirm When the alarm time is reached the unit will repeat four short beeps at 5 second intervals pressing any button during the alarm will snooze the alarm for 5 minutes To disable the alarm repeat the above procedure and select OFF at step 7 19 STOPWATCH MODE The stopwatch mode provides you with the capability of timing certain external func tions without the need for a separate time piece To use the stopwatch feature proceed as follows 1 Press the Function F button 6 times STOPWATCH appears on the display momentarily followed by eight zeros each pair of zeros is separated by a colon signifying tenths of seconds seconds minutes and hours right to left 2 Press the right menu button to initiate the clock the timin
31. provides transmitters which are located throughout the United States these transmitters broadcast National Weather Service warnings watches forecasts and hazard information 24 hours a day The NOAA receiver on the FR 1500XTM provides you with weather information for all types of hazards This function allows you to listen to one of 10 weather channels and to configure your radio in the NOAA alert mode to inform you of emergency weather broadcasts in your listening area To access the NOAA functions proceed as follows a NOAA WEATHER MENU To access the NOAA channel menu 1 From the FRS TWO WAY mode CH and CODE displayed press the Function F button twice WEATHER is momentarily displayed followed by the WEA and channel indication 01 10 2 Press the right menu button the channel number flashes 3 Press the Up button 6 or the Down button 11 to select the strongest of the 10 channels 4 Press the Monitor M button to confirm channel selection 15 NOAA ALERT MODE Whenever you are listening to the weather channel broadcast the 2 way radio func tion of the FR 1500XTM is disabled however when the NOAA alert function is active the FR 1500XTM operates in the normal radio modes After setting the NOAA alert option in the NOAA mode when the radio receives the NOAA alert signal it switches to the selected weather channel and normal radio operation is inhibited Set the NOAA alert mode as follows 1 From th
32. s of the target transceiver Volume level too low Increase volume level PTT button inadvertently Release PTT button depressed Excessive radio interference Change to a different on a particular channel channel Obstruction of radio Avoid operating in or near signal large buildings or vehicles Transceiver Batteries extremely Charge or replace batteries beeps but will discharged not turn on when Power button is pressed Reception of CTCSS privacy mode Turn on the CTCSS privacy unwanted signals not on mode and set code number to match the setting of the target transceiver Interference from Turn the devices off or move electronic devices such farther away from them as computers or TVs 29 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 within 90 days from the date of original purchase such defect s will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product at the Company s option without charge for parts and repair labor To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g dated bill of sale specification of defect s transportation prepaid to the warranty center at the address show
33. ty flashing PRI scanning The scan icon 3 also appears flashing 3 Press the Monitor button 14 to confirm your selection NOTE The unit will scan between the normal channel selected from the TWO WAY menu and the priority channel chosen during the SET UP mode 4 To turn off the Priority channel scan feature return to the Scan mode by pressing the forward menu scroll button to access the SCAN function and choose OFF 12 VOX FUNCTION This feature enables you to have hands free conversation When using the internal microphone speaker or an external microphone headset purchased separately your voice or the signal is detected and the radio transmits and receives automatically When in the VOX mode a short beep will sound after the termination of any VOX generated transmission VOX SENSITIVITY SELECTION This feature allows the user to select the voice signal level at which the unit will trans mit The high sensitivity setting HI should be used in low background noise environ ments or when whispering The low sensitivity setting LO should be used in high background noise environments The normal MID setting can be used in most all typical applications To access the VOX Selection menu 1 Fromthe FRS TWO WAY mode CH and CODE displayed press the right menu button four times VOX will appear on the LCD display together with the flashing VOX icon and a flashing OFF LO MID or HI indication 2 Press the Up Button
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