FX-4 Twin PMR446 Private mobile radio Instruction manual – English
Antenna LCD Screen - Displays the current channel selection and other radio symbols. Ear/Mic/Charger jack PTT (PUSH to TALK) button –Press and hold to transmit. PWR(POWER) Button – Press and hold to turn the unit ON or OFF. CALL button -Press to send ringing tone to other PMR units. MENU Button -Press to change to switch between modes. UP/DOWN Buttons – Press to change channels, volume, and to select MIC (Microphone) Speaker 1. LCD Screen Channel Number. Changes from 1 to 8 as selected by the user.
2. Installation 2.1 Removing the Belt Clip a. Pull the Belt Clip latch forward (away from the FX-400) b. While pulling the Belt Clip latch, push up the Belt Clip as shown in Figure1. Belt Clip latch 2.2 Installing the Belt Clip a. Slide the Belt Clip into the slot as shown in Figure2. b. A “click” indicates the Belt Clip is locked into position. Figure 1 2.3 Figure 2 Installing the Batteries Figure 3 Figure 4 Caution: Observe the proper battery polarity orientation when installing batteries.
2.5 Charging the batteries using Desktop charger d. Insert the small plug on the end of the mains adaptor into the Power-in Connection Jack at the back of the desktop charger. e. Plug the mains adaptor into a 240V AC, 50Hz main socket with the switch on the socket set to OFF. f. Switch ON the main socket. The FX-400 must be charged using the mains adaptor provided. Using any other adaptor will result in non-compliance with EN60065 and will invalidate any approvals & warranty. d.
3. Operation 3.1 Transmitting range The talk range depends on the environmental and terrain. It should be longest (up to about 8km) in wide open spaces, without obstructions such as hills or buildings. Don’t try to use two PMR units which are less than 1.5m (5feet) apart. If you do, you may experience interference. Important safety warning To reduce radio frequency exposure when you are using your FX-400, hold the unit at least 5cm (2 inches) away from your face.
whose FX-400 unit does not have the feature). 3.4.2 SETTING THE DCS ADVANCED DIGITAL CODE. Each channel also has 83 digital codes to let you set up group of users for more secured private communication. a. Press the menu button 3 times. DCS code flashes on the LCD screen. b. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired DCS code. c. Press PTT button to confirm the DCS setting. Note: Once you set the DCS code, CTCSS will automatically set to off mode or vise versa.
a.Press the MENU button 4 times, “VOX” will be displayed and “OF” flashes on the LCD Screen. b.Press the UP button to set the VOX sensitivity level (the maximum level is “3”). To deactivate the VOX function, press the DOWN button until “OF” appears on the LCD Screen. c. Press the PTT button to confirm your setting. “VOX” will steadily appear on the LCD Screen as along as the VOX feature is activated. VOX operation is not recommended if the FX-400 will be used in a noisy or windy environment. 3.
a.Press the MENU button 10 times, “ON” flashes on the LCD Screen. b.Press the UP or DOWN button (“ON” will be displayed on the LCD screen) or deactivate (“OFF” will be displayed on the LCD screen). c. Press the PTT button to confirm your setting. 3.12 Setting the Key Tone ON or OFF This feature allows the FX-400 to emit a confirmation tone after pressing each button. a.Press the MENU button 11 times, “ON” flashes on the LCD Screen. b.
5. Specifications Channels Available CTCSS Sub-channel DCS Sub-channel Output Power (TX) Range 8 Channels 38 for each Channel 83 for each channel 0.5 W Up to 8 Km. 6. Channel Frequency Table Channel Frequency (MHz) 1 2 3 4 446.00625 446.01875 446.03125 446.04375 Channel 5 6 7 8 Frequency (MHz) 446.05625 446.06875 446.08125 446.09375 7. Safety CAUTION Damaged Antenna Do not use any FX-400 that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes in contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.
8. Cleaning and Care To clean your FX-400, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvent, which may cause damage that may not be covered by guarantee. 9. CE CONFORMITY DECLARATION Brondi S.p.A., with registered offi ce in Via B. Gozzoli n. 60-00142 Roma and operating premises in Via Guido Rossa 3 – 10024 Moncalieri (TO), declares that the FX-400 twin handset conforms to the following standards: EN300296-2 v.1.1.1 (2001-03), EN301489-5 v1.3.1 (2002-08), EN60065 :2002.
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