Transceiver Model No. KX-TR320B/320F/320S KX-TR325B/325S Operating Instructions PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
1 ¤ Getting Started 1-A Location of Controls 1-B Display MIC (Microphone)/SP (Speaker) Jack (7-A, 7-C) The flip is open (3-C). Sub Speaker (3-C) Display (1-B) The scrambling function is ON (KX-TR325 only) (6-A). Antenna (1-E) (LOCK) Button (6-B) K R L OC WE (MENU) Button (1-G) PO (TALK) Button (1-G, 3-B) VIBRINGER SCRAMBLE MENU The unit is in the VOX mode (7-A). DC IN 4.5 V Jack (7-D) The key lock function is ON (6-B). The display shows the battery strength (1-C).
1 ¤ Getting Started 1-C Battery Installation 1-D Belt Clip The unit requires 3 AA (R6, UM-3) size alkaline batteries (not supplied). The batteries will last about 30 hours with normal use. You can hang the unit on your belt or pocket using the belt clip. 1-E Adjusting the Antenna 1 Remove the cover. The antenna rotates 360 degrees. You can adjust the antenna to three different click positions. For best performance, the antenna should be used in the vertical position.
1 Getting Started Section 1 1-G Programming Summary You can program the following functions. See the section number below for details. Each time you press (MENU), the display changes as follows. The display shows the current channel and group code. To select the operating channel, see 2-A. To select the group code, see 2-B. To select the VOX sensitivity, see 7-B. To change the call tones, see 4-A. To turn on/off the vibratory call, see 4-B. (KX-TR325 only) To turn on/off the scrambling function, see 6-A.
2 Before You Talk Section 2 1 Press (MENU) twice. The unit has 14 operating frequency channels and 38 group codes. To talk to others, all users in your group must be using the same channel and group code. ≥“ ” and the current group code will flash on the display. 2 Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the desired group code (0–38) is displayed (see below). 2-A Selecting the Operating Channel 1 Press (MENU). ≥“ ” and the current channel will flash on the display. 3 Press (TALK) or wait for 10 seconds.
3 ¤ To Communicate 3-A Monitor 3-B Sending/Receiving Messages 1 Check the current channel activity (3-A). The monitor function unmutes the speaker in any situation. Use this function when received signals are too weak to recognize. You can use the monitor function to check activity on the current channel before transmission. ≥Do not talk if someone is already on the channel. 2 Press and hold (TALK) to transmit and speak into the MIC (microphone). 1 Press and hold (MONITOR) to open the squelch.
3 To Communicate Section 3 3-C Private Talk Mode If you want to talk privately during transmission, open the flip. You can transmit without using (TALK) by holding the unit near your ear. To select the private talk mode volume 1 Open the flip and press (›) or (‹). ≥“ ”, “VOL” and the current volume level will flash on the display. 1 Open the flip and check the current channel activity (3-A). ≥“ ” is displayed. ≥Do not talk if someone is already on the channel.
4 Call Tones Section 4 4-A Call Tones 4-B Vibratory Call (KX-TR325 only) The unit has five unique call tones to identify each user and alert others that you intend to transmit. When you press (CALL), all users on your channel and code will be alerted with your tones. KX-TR325 allows you to receive a vibratory call. This is useful in noisy locations, or when quiet is required. The factory preset is OFF. To send the call tones 1 Press (MENU) five times.
5 Channel Scan Section 5 5-A Finding a Busy Channel ≥If you want to scan privately, open the flip before pressing (SCAN). When finished, close the flip. ≥In the channel scan mode, you can always transmit on the displayed channel. ≥To communicate in channel scan mode, your unit must be set to the same group code as the other user(s) in your group. If your unit is set to a different code, the channel scan function will not detect channel activity in your group.
6 Special Features Section 6 6-A Scrambling (KX-TR325 only) While Key Lock function is ON, you can still do the following. ≥Receiving/Transmitting ≥Sending call tones ≥Monitor ≥Private talk mode While using the group code, you do not hear unwanted calls on your selected channel, but others on the same channel may hear your conversation. KX-TR325 also allows you to scramble your calls so that others will not understand your conversation. This is only possible between Panasonic transceivers.
7 Using the Options To order, call the accessaries (telephone number in section 1-A.) 7-A To Enjoy Hands-Free Operation Section 7 7-C To Operate with a Speaker Mic The unit has built-in Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) capability. Connecting a Headset Mic (optional) or Earbud Mic (optional) to the MIC/SP jack of the unit, you can activate the transmission with your voice. The unit enters the VOX mode when the Headset Mic or the Earbud Mic is connected to the unit. ≥“VOX ” is displayed.
8 ¤ Things You should Know The unit is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field. However, the talk range depends on your surrounding environment. These are line of sight radios and talk range will be affected by concrete structures, heavy foliage and transmission from inside a building or vehicle. Optimal Range Talk range in flat, open areas is up to 2 miles. Medium Range Range is decreased when buildings and trees are in the way.
8 ¤ Things You should Know 8-B Before Requesting Help Problem Remedy You press (POWER) to power the unit ON, but the unit does not work. ≥Reposition or replace batteries (1-C). Your message cannot be transmitted. ≥Make sure (TALK) is completely pressed as you transmit. ≥Reposition or replace batteries (1-C). The other party’s message cannot be received. ≥Make sure the other party’s channel/ code settings are the same as yours. ≥Make sure (TALK) is not inadvertently being pressed.
8 ¤ Things You should Know 8-C Safety Instructions 4. Exercise care in handling battery(ies) in order not to short the battery(ies) to conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery(ies) and/or conductor may overheat and cause burns. 5. Do not recharge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this product. The battery(ies) may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode. 6.
8 Things You should Know Section 8 8-D FCC and Other Information ≥Environment—do not place the unit in a room where the temperature is less than 5°C (41°F) or greater than 40°C (104°F). Allow 4 inches (10 cm) clearance around the unit for proper ventilation. Avoid excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, shock, or direct sunlight. Keep away magnetic cards, such as bank cards, telephone cards, etc. from the unit, as the magnet in the unit may cause the data on the card’s magnetic strip to be erased.
Attach your purchase receipt here. For your future reference Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the unit) Name and address of dealer For product service ≥Panasonic Servicenters are listed in the servicenter directory. ≥Call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) for the location of an authorized servicenter. When you ship the product ≥Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton. ≥Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton.
