1. SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE TO USER ■ Illegal operation is punishable by fine, imprisonment or both. Refer service to Advanced Wireless Communications only. SAFETY ■ It is important that the operator is aware of and understands common hazards of operating any two-way radio. ■ We do not guarantee safety while operating the two-way radio when using accessories and / or attachments not sold by Advanced Wireless Communications. WARNING KEEP OUT OF EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.
2. UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the two-way radio. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing the MINI PRO two-way radio from Advanced Wireless Communications (AWC). We appreciate your business and trust in our products. Advanced Wireless Communications is a leader in the design and integration of wireless communications solutions. Since 1992, we’ve been creating on site wireless systems that help businesses communicate effectively.
CONTENTS 1. Safety Information 1 2. Unpacking and Checking Equipment Supplied Accessories 3. Batteries 7. Auxiliary Functions Transmitting [PTT] 8 2 Channel Scan Function 8 3-4 VOX Function 8 4. Preparation Activating VOX Transmission Operation 9 Installing/Removing the Battery 5 QT (50 Groups)/DQT (107 Groups Positive and Negative Position) 9 Installing the Antenna 5 Power Saving Function 9 5. Getting Started 6 Voice Annunciation 9 6.
3. BATTERIES CHARGING WARNINGS: Initially charging the battery pack after purchase or extended storage (greater than 2 months) will not bring the battery pack to its normal operating capacity. After repeating the charge/discharge cycle two or three times, the operating capacity will increase to normal. AVAILABLE BATTERIES Please use Advanced Wireless Communications’ branded batteries in the MINI PRO twoway radio only. Using other batteries causes a risk of fire or damage. Note: 1.
3. BATTERIES Note: All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if conductive materials such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Carefully handle any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. CHARGE OPERATION When installing the battery, the two-way radio lights red.
4. PREPARATION INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the factory. Charge it before use. 1. Match the positive and negative symbols on the battery and radio. Slide the battery in to the radio. Once battery is in the radio compartment push down on battery near the bottom to snap it in. Hearing the warning tone means the battery contacts are normal. 2. Take the battery cover and slide it on to the back of the radio with the two tabs facing towards the top of the radio.
5. GETTING STARTED 1. LED Flashlight Press Power button momentarily to turn flashlight on; press key again to shut flashlight off. 2. Volume Control Adjust the volume level by rotating the volume control. 2 1 11 3. Channel Selector Rotate channel selector to select channel 1-16. 3 10 4 5 9 8 7 6 4. LED Indicator Lights red while transmitting. Lights green while receiving a signal. Flashing red when the battery voltage is low while transmitting. 5. Accessory Jack 6. Microphone 7. Speaker 8.
6. BASIC FUNCTION INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the factory. Charge before use. 1. TURN ON THE RADIO Install the battery and press side key 2 (power key) for 3 seconds to turn on (you should hear a tone). Release the power key. 2. TURN OFF THE RADIO Press side key 2 (power key) for 3 seconds. After hearing the tone release the power key. 3. FLASHLIGHT Press power key for a short time to turn the flashlight on; and then press the power key to turn the flashlight off.
7. AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS TRANSMITTING [PTT]: ■ Press PTT and speak to the microphone to make a call, the LED lights red. ■ If this channel is empty or not programmed into the radio the warning tone sounds and does not light red. ■ Release PTT to listen. If there is a signal, LED lights green and turn on the speaker. VOX FUNCTION When the radio is set at any channel, turn off the power first, meanwhile press PTT button and power key for 3 seconds.
8. BASIC OPERATIONS ACTIVATE VOX TRANSMISSION OPERATION If you configured to an appropriate VOX gain level, and activate VOX transmission, perform the following steps. ■ Turn OFF power ■ Press and hold [PTT] switch and then turn ON power. ■ A double-beep sounds, and then release the [PTT] switch, the two-way radio sounds the current channel number. ■ Press [PTT] switch to cancel VOX transmission, and press [PTT] switch to go on transmit. Note: A VOX headset is required for VOX operation.
9. BASIC OPERATIONS CLONE Step 1: Verify the Master radio is properly programmed. Step 2: With the Master radio powered off, select channel 8. Step 3: Press and hold the monitor button down then press and hold the power on button. Power on tones are heard followed by a single beep in the Master radio speaker. Do not release the monitor and power on buttons until the single beep is heard. After releasing the monitor and power on buttons, verify the Master radio indicator is a steady orange color.