Owner’s Manual Model FR-531-2 Two Way Family Radio VOX MIC VOX SCAN PWR Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released on 12-18-01 Revision A: 8-13-02--Functional operation changed to reflect new manufacturer’s specifications.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR-531-2 (FAMILY RADIO) It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family radios available.
FEATURES Your FR-531-2 Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communications for many different applications. The FR-531-2 is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall.
PERFORMANCE Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transceivers in a flat open area with no trees or buildings obstructing its signal. Range may be up to two miles under such conditions. Obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver’s effective range.
FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS 15 16 EAR MIC CHG 14 2 11 3 12 4 10 13 VOX 7 MIC 8 VOX SCAN PWR 17 5 1 9 6 4 (REF) -5- 128-6255A 5 of 16
1. Power Button: Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to turn the trans ceiver on or off. 2. Push-to-Talk Button (PTT): Press to transmit. Release to receive. 3. Monitor Button: Press and hold to bypass the squelch and listen to channel activity; a momentary press activates LCD backlighting for 5 seconds. 4. Carry Clip 5. Battery Compartment 6. Speaker 7. Microphone 8. SCAN Button: Press this button to initiate an automatic scan of FRS channels 1-14. 9.
LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION VOX The FR-531-2 is equipped with an LCD display to indicate its settings and functions. Transmission Indicator Low Battery Alert FRS Channel Indicator (1–14). Appears each time power is turned on during a power-on selftest of the unit. appears each time power is turned on during a power-on self-test of the unit to check integrity of LCD. Key Lock Indicator. Appears for 2 seconds when Function (F) button is pressed and held to disable unit key functions (except PTT).
BATTERY INSTALLATION Your FR-531-2 requires four AAA alkaline cells. Alkaline batteries will provide the best performance from your transceiver. Remove the battery cover by rotating the carry clip away from the battery compartment. Slide the battery cover downward while applying pressure at the embossed arrow. Observe the polarity symbols inside the battery tray when installing the batteries. CLIP RELEASE LATCH EMBOSSED ARROW BATTERY COVER CAUTION: Incorrect battery installation can damage the unit.
USING YOUR FR-531-2 Turning the Transceiver On and Off Pressing the power button (1) for 2 seconds will activate the unit. The speaker will sound a beep tone to confirm the transceiver’s activation. In addition, the transceiver will perform a 1-second power-on self-test, whereby the LCD display will show all functional items, including a test of the 2-digit channel display ( ). To turn the unit off, simply press and hold the power button for 2 seconds.
FUNCTIONS Channel Selection Press the function button once or until the two digit channel display flashes. Press Up or Down buttons (10, 9) to select desired channel (1–14). Press the PTT button to confirm and fix channel selection. Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a beep tone sequence which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released. This alerts the receiving party that your transmission has been ended intentionally, provided that unit has an enabled Roger Beep funtion also.
Channel Scanning Pressing the SCAN button initiates and automatic scan of the FRS channels (1-14) in the upward or downward direction. - Press the SCAN button; channel scan will commence. - To scan in the upward direction, press the Up Channel/Volume button; to scan in the downward direction, press the Down Channel/Volume button. The channels will be scanned in the selected direction for channel activity and then repeat.
To Transmit 1. Set the desired primary channel. 2. Press and hold the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button while speaking slowly and clearly in a normal voice, approximately 2 to 3 inches from the microphone. 3. The transmit icon ( ) will illuminate while transmitting. 4. Release the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button when you finish speaking to receive incoming signals. If enabled a “Roger Beep” tone will be heard on the receiving unit to indicate end of transmission. To Receive. 1. Set the desired channel. 2.
WARNING ! Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of battery acid leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver. ! Avoid exposing the unit to water or extremes of temperature. ! Do not use this device in or near a mining facility, which uses remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled “Blasting Area”. Premature or accidental detonation may result.
SPECIFICATIONS* Channels: Output Power: Battery Life Alkaline: Power Source: * 14 500 mW ERP 30 - 35 Hours 6.0V DC These specifications are subject to change without notice. They represent typical values, individual units may vary. Channel Frequencies: Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MHz 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 Channel 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 MHz 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
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