Audiovox FR-531-2 - Manuals

Page 2 - CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION; It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way; READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

128-6255A 2 of 16 -2- 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. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-531-2 (FAMILY RADIO) READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

Page 3 - FEATURES

128-6255A 3 of 16 Your FR-531-2 Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you cancarry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communica-tions for many different applications. The FR-531-2 is ideal for use around thehouse, in your boat, on hunting and cam...

Page 4 - Hold the transmitter approximately 1” from your face and; PERFORMANCE

128-6255A 4 of 16 -4- Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communicatingwith other transceivers in a flat open area with no trees or buildings obstructing itssignal. Range may be up to two miles under such conditions. Obstacles such asbuildings, trees or mountains will tend...

Page 5 - FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS

128-6255A 5 of 16 -5- FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS SCAN PWR VOX MIC VOX EARMIC CHG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 4 (REF) 16 17

Page 7 - LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION; Appears each; BUSY

128-6255A 7 of 16 -7- LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION The FR-531-2 is equipped with an LCDdisplay to indicate its settings andfunctions. Transmission IndicatorLow Battery Alert FRS Channel Indicator (1–14). Appears each time power is turned on during a power-on self- test of the unit. appears each time po...

Page 8 - BATTERY INSTALLATION

128-6255A 8 of 16 -8- 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 bat- tery cover downward while apply...

Page 9 - Turning the Transceiver On and Off; items, including a test of the 2-digit channel; Volume Level; Audio reception volume is controlled by the Up (; Low Battery Alert; ) will appear on the LCD display and the transceiver will sound a; Monitor Button; tion will be activated for 5 seconds.

128-6255A 9 of 16 -9- 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, whereb...

Page 10 - automatically sound a beep tone to confirm each press.; FUNCTIONS

128-6255A 10 of 16 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 w...

Page 11 - Channel Scanning; Press the SCAN button channel scan will commence.; CALL Function

128-6255A 11 of 16 -11- 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; toscan in the down...

Page 12 - To Transmit; will illuminate while transmitting.; To Receive; . Pressing the monitor button a second time will unlock the monitor

128-6255A 12 of 16 -12- 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...

Page 13 - WARNING; Avoid exposing the unit to water or extremes of temperature.

128-6255A 13 of 16 -13- WARNING ! Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used forlong periods. This will eliminate the possibility of battery acid leaking from thebatteries and corroding the transceiver. ! Avoid exposing the unit to water or extremes of temperature. ! ...

Page 15 - 0 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

128-6255A 15 of 16 -15- 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...