User Manual

HX400IS

Page 18

6. BASIC OPERATION

6.1 INITIAL SETUP

1. Install the battery pack on the transceiver (see section “4.3.2 BATTERY

INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL”).

2. Install the antenna onto the transceiver; hold the bottom end of the an-

tenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it

is snug. Do not over-tighten.

6.2 RECEPTION

1. Turn the VOL knob clockwise to turn the trans-

ceiver on.

The battery voltage will appear briey at the up-

per left corner on the display, then the channel

name will appear.

2. Press the key to activate the squelch adjusting

mode (The “

SQL LVL

” notation will appear). Press the

key until the “ ” indicator appears on the dis-

play, then press the key again.

3. Turn the VOL knob clockwise until the noise or audio

from the speaker is at a comfortable level.

4. Press the key, then press the key until the

random noise disappears. This state is known as the

“Squelch Threshold”.

5. Press the or key to select the desired channel.

Refer to the channel chart on page 37 for available

channels.

6. When a signal is received, adjust the VOL knob to

the desired listening level. The “ ” indicator on

the LCD is displayed indicating that the channel is

being used.

6.3 TRANSMISSION

1. Perform “6.2 RECEPTION” discussion above.

2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.

THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!

For communications over short distances, press the

key to select Low power (1 watt: “ ” icon ap-

pears).

Note:

Transmitting on Low power prolongs battery

life. Low power should be selected whenever possible.