AdVantage ADT388 Walkie Talkie User Manual T388CTCSS ENGLISH MANUAL 3

AdVantage Industries Walkie Talkie T388CTCSS ENGLISH MANUAL 3

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 86(5,16758&7,2167$ /.6&$1AD-T388 Walkie TalkieModel: AD-T388
19.CTCSS / Menu optionPIC 01TALKSPK/MIC/CHG8.Speaker /Mic/Charge Jack 15.Talk Button12.Call Button 5.Monitor Button6.Power Button9.Speaker11.MENU Button4.Up Button7.Down Button10.Microphone1.Antenna21.Scan Button20.Lamp Button22.LampSCAN18.Channel/Menu item17.Scanning16.Vox14.Battery Level13.Keypad Lock2.TX/RX Icon3.Volume
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EN~ Instructions for useThis set includes 2 walkie-talkie units: these are communication devices which operate on mobile radio frequencies. They come with 8/20/22(option) channels as well as a back-lit LCD screen, enabling you to communicate over several kilometres free-of-charge (up to 3 km in open areas)NOTE: Please read these user instructions carefully before using the equipment and retain for future consultation!SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS· If you carry any kind of personal medical device, consult a doctor before use.· To avoid the risk of burns, do not use the device if the aerial is damaged in any way.· Do not use the device in a potentially explosive setting (e.g. around petrol pumps, on the lower deck of a boat or around a fuel storage installation or chemical products) · If travelling in a car or by bike, stop before using the device. Switch off the device if on an aeroplane or in a hospital.· Never use the device in close proximity to a radio to avoid interference.· Remove the batteries if the device is not in use for an extended period of time. Never mix used and new batteries.· Position the transmitter and antenna at least 25 cm from your face. Direct the antenna upwards and speak normally. · Clean the device with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of cleaning agents and solvents.· Do not modify the device in any way. In the event of damage occurring, ensure that the device is checked by a qualified professional.· The device cannot be used to contact the emergency services.
ITEM DESCRIPTION (Pic 01,02) 1. Antenna2. RX icon -Displayed when receivingTX icon -Displayed when transmitting3. Volume level indicator4. Adjustor button Up ( )5. Continued reception( )6. On /off button( )7. Adjustor button Down ( )8. Earphone socket9. Loud speaker10.Microphone11. Menu: Enter the menu settings 12. Call button(CALL)13. Keypad lock indicator14. Battery level indicator15. Push to talk (TALK)button16. VOX indication17. Scanning indication: Displayed during scan mode18. Channel/Menu item indication 19. CTCSS / Menu option -value23. Belt attachment clip24. Belt attachment25. Batteries (not supplied)26. Battery compartment20.Lamp Button21.Scan Button22.Lamp
BEFORE USE (Pic 02) To insert batteries into the devices, first remove the belt attachment:lift the attachment clip (23) and press the belt attachment upwards (24).Open the battery compartment (26) and insert 4 AAA batteries (25) (not supplied), ensuring that the poles are correctly aligned. Then close the lid.USING THE TWINTALKER1. Turning the device on/off: To turn the devices on or off, holddown the on/off button (6) for 3 seconds a BEEP sound will beplayed to confirm.2. Adjusting the volume: To increase the volume, press the Up adjustor button (4) and press the Down (7) button to decrease volume.Note: The volume level (3) is displayed on the screen.3. Battery Charge Level/Low Battery IndicationThe battery charge level is indicated by the number of squares present inside the battery icon on the LCD Screen. Battery Full Battery 2/3 charged Battery 1/3 charged Battery emptyWhen the battery charge level is low, the battery icon will flash and abeep will be heard to indicate that the batteries need to be replaced or recharged.
4. Receiving/transmitting communications:The devices are in 'Reception' mode when lit up, i.e. they are ready to receive a call or sound transmitted on the activated frequency.· When you press the Call tone button (12), the device switches to 'Transmission' mode. You are then transmitting a sound signal to theother device.· To send a voice message, press the TALK button (15) and speakinto the microphone (10). Continue to press the button until you have finished transmitting your message.Hold the microphone a minimum of 5 cm from your face.Note:- The other device must be set to the same channel and have set thesame CTCSS code(see point 7)- When the transmission is complete and the TALK button (15) is no longer held down, the other device will emit a sound (BEEP) toindicate that this device is ready to transmit.5. Changing Channels• Press theMENU button (11)once, the current channel number flashes on the display.• Press the - button (4) or the - button (7) to change the channel.• Press theTALK - button to (15) confirm and return to stand-byMode.Note:If no button is pressed within 15 seconds during setting, the unit will return to standby.6.CTCSS (Continious Tone Coded Squelch System)License free radio's operating on the 462 MHz frequency band, like the Twintalker , have 22 available radio channels. If there are many radio's users in your neighborhood, there is a chance that
some of these users are operating on the same radio channel.To prevent that you receive signals from other users, sub-channels have been integrated.Two radio's will only be able to communicate with each other when they are operating on the same radio channel and when they haveselected exactly the same sub-channel.There are two kind of sub-channels :• Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS)When using CTCSS, a low frequency tone (between 67 and 250 Hz)will be transmitted along with the voice signal. There are 38 availabletones to choose from. You are free to choose one of these 38 available tones. Due to filtering, these tones will generally not be audible sothey will not disturb the communication.7.CTCSS• Press theMENU-button(11) twice : The current CTCSS code flashes on the display.• Press the -button(4) or the -button(7) to change to another code.• Press theTALK-button(15) to confirm and return to stand-by mode.Note:To disable CTCSS, select code "0F” for CTCSS in the menu.When the entry is confirmed, "OF" will be displayed.8.MonitorYou can use the monitor feature to check for weaker signals in thecurrent channel.• Press theMON-button to activate channel monitoring.• Press theMON-button to stop channel monitoring.Note:During channel monitoring the receiver circuit in the Radio’swill not listen to CTCSS codes.
9. VOX SelectionThe Radio’s is capable of voice activated (VOX) transmission. In VOX mode, the radio will transmit a signal when it is activated by your voice or other sound around you. VOX operation is notrecommended if you plan to use your radio in a noisy or windy environment.Note:VOX mode will be overrided when you press the TALK - button “.• Press theMENU- button(11) three times, the current VOX setting flashes on the display and the VOX icon is displayed.• Press -button(4) to set the VOX sensitivity level between 1 and 3 (level 3 is the most sensitive level).• Press -button(7) until “OF” appears on the display,to turn VOX OFF.• Press theTALK-button(15) to confirm and return to stand-by mode.10. Scanning for an active radio channel• Press theSCAN -button(21) : The 'Scan' function indicator (17)will appear on the screen and the channel (18) will scan continuously from 1 to 22.• Press the -button(7) to start the channel scan from 22 to 1.Once an active channel is found, the scanning will stop and you can listen to the transmission.When the transmission on the found channel stops, the scanning will resume automatically.NOTE:If you press the TALK button(15) while listening to a found channel, the Radio’s will go back in stand-by mode on the found channel.15”
11. Call TonesA call tone alerts others that you want to start talking.11.1Setting the Call ToneThe Twintalker has 10 call tones.• Press theMENU- button(11) four times, “CA” is displayed and the current call tone is flashing.• Press the -button(4) or the -button(7) to change to another CallTone.• Press theTALK - button(15) to confirm and return to stand-by Mode.11.2 Sending a call TonePress the CALL-button(12) briefly. The call tone will be transmittedon the set channel.12. Key-Tone On/OffWhen a button is pressed, the unit will beep briefly.To set the key-tone.• Press theMENU- button(11) five times. “tO”will be displayed.• Press to enable (ON) or disable the Key Tones(OF).• Press theTALK - button(15) to confirm your selection and return tothe standby mode.13. Roger Beep On/OffAfter the TALK-button is released, the unit will send out a roger beep to confirm that you have stopped talking.To set the Roger Beep.• Press theMENU- button(11) six times. “rO”will be displayed.• Press to enable (ON) or disable the Roger Beep (OF).• Press theTALK - button(15) to confirm your selection and return tothe standby mode.
14.Button Lock• Press and hold the MENU- button(11) for two seconds toactivate the Button lock mode. The button lock icon isdisplayed on the LCD Screen.• Press and hold the MENU- button(11) again for two secondsdeactivate button lockNote:The PTT - button(15) , the CALL -button(12), MON-button(5)and the on/off button (6) will still be functional when the ButtonLock is activated.15. Display back lightTo activate the backlight of the LCD display, press any button except the MENU- button(11) or theMON-button(5) .The LCD backlight will light up for 5 seconds.16. Earpiece connectionThe Twintalker can be used with the included earpiece.The connector is located on the upper side of the unit(8) .Insert the earpiece plug into the connector (2,5mm jack).The small button on the earpiece has the same function as the TALK- button(15) on the unitWhen you use the TALK - button (15) from the Earpiece, you mustalso use the microphone from the earpiece to talk into.Note:Do not connect other earpieces. This may damage your device.17. Battery saving function:When the device has not been used for 6 seconds, the economymode is automatically activated. This does not affect the reception of transmissions and the standard mode is automatically re-activated as soon as a signal is detected.
18.BUILT-IN FLASH LIGHTAs an added feature,your Radio’s has a built-in flashlight that can be used in sending light signals or for your lighting needs19 Technical specificationsChannels 22Sub-code CTCSS 38Frequency 462.5625~467.7125MHzRange Up to 3 Km (Open field)Battery 4xAAATransmission Powe =< 500mW ERPModulation Type FM - F3EChannel spacing 25 kHz Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall Be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office or your household waste disposal service.
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