frs1400-1600.
frs1400-1600.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM FCC Information T HIS DEVICE COMPLIES O PER ATION IS SUBJECT WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC R ULES . TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS : •This device may not cause harmful interference. •This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important: Do not open your radio to make any internal adjustments. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. Always make sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory jack. Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or fire may result. Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps. Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Low Battery Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Belt Clip Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Attaching the Hand Strap . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 •Turning the Radio On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 •Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series family radio. This product is a lightweight, palm-sized radio you can carry almost anywhere. Use it at shopping malls, amusement parks, or sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Optional Accessories Your package contains the FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series radio, this reference guide, the accompanying belt clip and hand strap. You will need to purchase 3 AA Alkaline batteries in order to operate the unit.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Battery Installation Your FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries for power. To install the batteries: 1. Make sure your radio is off. Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the unit. 2. Unlatch the clip and slide the battery cover off. 3. Insert 3 AA batteries according to the polarity symbols on the inside of the battery compartment.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM 4. Replace the battery cover by pushing it up until it is secure, then latch the clip in place. Low Battery Alert The LCD on your radio shows a battery meter in the upper right corner. Three bars indicate a fully powered unit. As the batteries lose power, bars will disappear on the meter. When the batteries in the unit are low, the unit will emit a chirping sound. Replace the batteries immediately to continue using the radio.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Belt Clip Installation Because you will most likely use your radio when you are out and about, the unit comes equipped with a belt clip to securely fasten the unit to your belt, pocket or purse. To attach the belt clip: 1. Insert the belt clip screw into the slot on the belt clip. 2. Align the screw with the hole on the back of the radio and turn it clockwise, using a Phillips screwdriver to secure the belt clip. Do not over-tighten.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM 3. The belt clip can be attached so that it rests vertically or horizontally. Turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen the belt clip and change its position. Attaching the Hand Strap The hand strap for the FRS radio can be attached to the belt clip for added transporting convenience. Simply thread the long end of the hand strap through the hole on the belt clip, then loop the long end through the short end and pull tight.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Using Your Radio In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the unit. Turning the Radio On 1. Turn the on/off volume control clockwise to turn the unit on. 2. Turn the control counterclockwise to turn the unit off.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Adjusting the Volume 1. Press the MONI button to hear background noise. 2. Turn the on/off volume control clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Adjusting the Sound Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons is pressed. To turn this sound off, press PTT and MONI at the same time. Press them again to turn the sound back on.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Choosing a Channel and Privacy Code Your radio has 14 channels and 38 privacy codes (FRS 1600 series only) you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel and privacy code. To choose a channel for the FRS1600 series: 1. Press the mode/scan button to move the ▼ indicator to the channel mode. (The mode/scan button allows you to switch between channel and code mode on the FRS1600 series only.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM 2. Press the up or down button repeatedly to select one of the 14 channels. (The number on the LCD changes to indicate a new channel has been selected.) To choose a channel on the FRS1400 series follow step 2 above.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Your radio also allows you to scan for active channels. To use the Scan feature: 1. Press and hold the mode/scan button for one second to begin scanning channels. The LCD will indicate you are in scan mode. If a signal is present, the radio will stop on the active channel for five seconds. 2. Press the up button to resume scanning for the next channel. 3. To delete the current channel from being scanned, press the down button.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM 4. Press the PTT or MONI button to exit scan mode and stop at the current channel. 5. Press the mode/scan button to stop scanning and return to the original channel. If no signal is found on a channel, the unit will continue to scan. If the up or down button is pressed, the unit will exit scan mode and stop at the current displayed channel.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM To choose a privacy code for the FRS1600 series: (Not available on the FRS1400 series) 1. Press the mode/scan button to move the ▼ indicator to the code mode. 2. Press the up or down button repeatedly to select one of the 38 privacy codes. 3. To turn off the privacy code, press the up or down button until the code 00 is selected. If the code 00 is selected on your radio, you can receive a signal regardless of the Privacy Code settings of the people in your party.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Locking In Your Selection In order to prevent the channel setting from accidentally being changed, you should lock the buttons of your FRS radio. 1. Press and hold the light/lock button for one second to lock the buttons. The LCD indicates the buttons are locked. 2. Press and hold again for one second to unlock the buttons. Using the lock function allows you to maintain your channel and code settings. The call/vox, PTT and MONI buttons will not lock.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Talking on Your Radio To talk to others using the radio: 1. Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the microphone. The following LCD screen appears: 2. When you finish speaking, release the PTT button. Your party cannot send messages through while the PTT button is pressed. Tone Alert for Incoming Calls Your FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series radio is equipped with a call feature which informs you of an incoming call.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM To use this feature to contact someone in your party, press and hold the call/vox button. CALL and the transmit icon appear on the LCD for five seconds. LCD Backlight The LCD display can be illuminated to assist your viewing. Press the light/lock button to turn on the display backlight. The light goes off automatically after two seconds.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Voice-Activated Transmission Your radio has built-in voice-activated transmission (VOX) capability. This means the sound of your voice can activate transmission with the use of the optional VOX headset. To use this feature: 1. Remove the speaker/microphone jack cover. 2. Plug the optional VOX headset into the speaker/microphone jacks on the top of the unit.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM 3. Press and hold the call/vox button while turning the unit on to get into VOX mode. 4. Press the mode/scan and call/vox buttons at the same time to go into VOX level control mode. The LCD flashes VOX and the current VOX level. 5. Press the up or down button to adjust the VOX sensitivity level. (1 represents the highest sensitivity.) 6. Press the mode/scan or call/vox button to exit VOX level control mode.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Troubleshooting Problem Solution No power Message not transmitted • Reposition or replace batteries. • Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed as you transmit. • Reposition or replace batteries. • Confirm radios have the same channel and privacy code setting. • Make sure PTT is not inadvertently being pressed. • Reposition or replace batteries. • Obstructions, operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere with communication. Change your location.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Problem Solution L imited talk range • Street/ concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will decrease range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission. • Wearing the radio close to the body, such as in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range. Change the location of radio. • Radios are too close. Radios must be at least 5 feet apart. Increase your distance. • Radios are too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission.
frs1400-1600.qxd 5/6/99 2:17 PM Specifications Description Channels Codes (FRS1600 series only) Operating Frequency Talk range Power Source Out Power Battery Life 14 38 STANDARD CTCSS Tone UHF - 462.550 to 467.725 MHz Up to 2 Miles 3AA Alkaline Batteries 500mW 30 Hours (5/5/90 duty cycle) Channel Frequency Chart (MHz) Channel 1 2 3 4 5 Frequency 462.5625 462.5875 462.5875 462.6375 462.6625 Channel 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 Channel 11 12 13 14 Frequency 467.
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