Operation Manual

BASIC OPERATION

n Side tone function

When using a headset (other manufacture’s products), the

transceiver outputs your transmitted voice to the headset

for monitoring. Connect the optional headset with the trans-

ceiver when using this function (OPC-499 HEADSET ADAPTER

and headset are required). (p. 37)

D Setting the side tone level

q Push [PTT] to turn the transmit mode ON.

w During transmit, push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the level.

• ‘ST--0’ is OFF and ‘ST--10’ is maximum level.

WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a head-

set at high volume/monitor levels for long period. A ring-

ing in your ears may occur. If so, reduce the volume

/monitor level or discontinue use.

n LCD backlight

The IC-A14/S has LCD backlight for convenience during

night time operation.

 Push [LIGHT] to turn the LCD

backlight ON and OFF.

IMPORTANT!

Light OFF the LCD back-

light when no backlight is

necessary.

n Low battery indicator

Low battery indicator appears or blinks when the battery

power has decreased to a speciﬁed level. The attached bat-

tery pack requires recharging.

If no battery charging is performed even the low battery in-

dicator blinks, emits a long beep then the transceiver power

turned OFF automatically.

[PTT]

[Z]/[Y]

Side tone level is indicated

IMPORTANT!

Select ‘ST--0’ when a speaker

microphone is connected, oth-

erwise your voice will be heard

from the speaker during trans-

mit.

[LIGHT]

Appears when the battery

is nearly exhausted.

Blinks when the battery

replacement is necessary.