Continental Conair FRS250 14 Channel Family Radio Service (FRS) User Manual

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' CONAIR ELECTRONICS
Customer Service Help Line:
1-800-366-0937
8:30 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m- 12:30 p.m., Saturday
www.conairphone.com
FRS 2SOSLV IB-3457 Printed in Thailand
Pan No; 937565
6ctrve
product to the service center together with your sales st ) and
$5.00' tor postage and handling. ‘Calitornta residents need
only provide prool or purchase and should call 1430049660937
tor shipping instructions.
ALL APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANDISE AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE GIVEN TO YOU BY LAW
ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION OF THIS
WARRANTY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL CCNAIR
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation or
incidental or consequential damages, so the above Irmttation
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary trorn
state to state.
SEFIVICE CENTER
CONAIFt ELECTRONICS
7475 N. Glen Harbor Blvd.
Glendale, AZ 85307
senvrce -
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According to FCC regulations, this equipment, which has been
cerlllred and registered by the FCC, may only be repaired by
authorrzed persons. ll repairs or adjustments are made by an
unauthorized person. the FCC certification may be voided.
Should you encounter any problems, please call the Conair
Electronics toll-tree Customer Help Line tor assistance,
FOR IN-WARRANTY SERVICE
Package your units (include all accessories) and ship the unit;
postage prepaid‘ and insured (to: your protection) to:
Conair Electronics, DEPT. Warranty Repair,
7475 N. Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85307
www,conairephone,com
Be sure to include your return address. proot of purchase, a
daytime phone number. $5.00 for postage and handling', and
a briel explanation oi the difficulties.
'Note: Catrtornia residents need only provide proof of purchase
and should call 1-800~366v0937 for shipping instructions.
FOR 0UT~0F~WARRANTY SERVICE
You may call the Customer Service Help Line for the price of a
replacement helore returning your unit. Please lollow all
instruction for ln-Warranty service (above) to return your unit.
and mark the package:
DEPT:Out Ot Warranty
Ii you have called and know the cost of your replacement,
please include this intormation with your return for prompt
service.
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IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION
M.
Read this manual belore attemptrhg to set up or us ”its
instrument, It contains important lntormation regardini sate
installation and use. Keep this manual tor tuture rel ce.
Also save the carton, packaging and proot oi purchase to
simplity and accelerate any needed action.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
What' 5 included with Your FRSZSOSLV
- Two FRSZSOSLV Two»Way Radios with Antennas“
- User-Removable Belt Clips'
~ User's Manual
‘Altached to the units at the time or packaging
-FCC NOTICE .
The FCC requires that you be advised ot certain requirements
involving the use of this devtce. This equipment has been
tested and tound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
devrce. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmlul
interterence in a residential installation, This equipment uses
and can generate radio frequency energy. If not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications, However, there is no
guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular
installation, If this equipment does cause harmful interlerence
to radio or television reception (which can be determined by
turning the equipment oil and on), the user is encouraged to
correct the interference by one or more ol the lollowing
measures:
. Fleorlent or relocate the receiving antenna.
. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
¢ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different
lrom that to which the receiver is connected.
' Consult the manufacturer tor technical assistance.
FCC INFORMATION: This device complies with Pan 15 of
the FCC Flutes. Operation is subject to the tollowing two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmlul
interierence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interterence that may cause
undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be
ensured when using this equipment.
FCC WARNING: This equipment generates or uses radio
lrequency energy, Changes or modifications not expressly
approved in writing may cause harmful interference and void
the user‘s authority to operate this equipment.
TROUBLESHOOTING
M“ __
symptom
SOLUTION
Does not turn
on.
~ Check batteries Ensure that the
batteries are installed properly,
- The batteries may be weak. Replac- old
batteries with iour(4) new “AAA" alkaline
batteries.
Reception is
weak.
~ Press the UP button to increase volume.
- The receiving signal may be weak and
out at range. it this happens, press the
MONITOR button,
Cannot change
channels.
- To change channels, press and hold the
FUNCTION button first until the Channel
digit flashes on the LCD panel.
Press the UP or DOWN buttons to
change channels.
Range is
limited.
- Batteries may be weak. Replace Wltll
new batteries it the battery level indicator
is low.
' The maximum range will vary depending
on terrain and envrronment. Open tields
provide the maximum range, while
burldings and other structures may limit
the range significantly.
Sound distortion
problems
~ lI you are transmitting. speak in a
normal tone of voice, 2 to 3 inches away
from the microphone.
. If you are receiving, lower the volume
control to a comlonable level.
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SPECIFICATIONS '
Channels Available t4 Channels/ 38 CTCSS
Output Power (TX) 0.5W (FCC Maximum)
Battery Lite 30 Hours (typical)
Flange About 2 Miles
FFIS CHANNEL TABLE a
Channel Number Frequency (MHz)
I 462.5625
2 462.5875
3 462.6125
4 462.6375
5 462.6625
6 462.6875
7 462.7125
8 467.5625
9 467.5875
10 467.6125
1 1 467.6375
14 467.7125
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FFIS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Family Radio Service (FFIS) is the newest general m in
personal two-way communications. FRS radios operaln in a
licenseviree radio hand (no FCC license is needed for FFlS
operation), on any 01 the 14 license-tree channels.
The FRSZSOSLV is a lightweight. compact two~way radii) that
can be used up to about two miles wrth tamrly or lner ds at
parks, shopping malls. sporting events, concerts- any indoor or
outdoor activityl
The FR825OSLV is compatible with other two-way radios
using the FFlS trequency band (operating in the lrequency
range from 462.5625 MHz to 467.7125 MHz).
The FRSZSOSLV is a 14-channel 38 CTCSS/ SCAN/ UHF two-
way radio. featuring a multi-Iunctronal LCD panel (which
indicates the current channel and various radio status icons).
Other leatures also include electronic volume control and
battery save circuitry.
Please read this user's manual thoroughly to get the most out
of your FRSZSOSLV two-way radio.
Nola: The maximum transmission range will vary depending
on terrain and environment, Hart 9 will be greater in open
fields, while the range is shorter wit in and around buildings or
large structures.
A. Fixed Antenna
Br PTT Button- speak into the microphone when the TX
indicator lights, When you finish speaking, release PTl’.
C. Monltor Button- checks activity on the channel, and
permits the radio to monitor weak signals,
D. LCD Pannet- a mutti-lunction display which indicates
channel and other radio status! icons
E. Power Button- press the power button to turn ON/OFF.
F. Call Button- to have on sound on all radios tuned to the
channel your radio
LCD Pannel Display
a. Function mode indicator
b. Scan mode indicator
0. Speaker indicator
(indicate Speaker ON)
d, Key Stroke Tone indicator
abcdo
NINE. SEAN 15 um -
9. Talk Confirmation Tone 9 _WAVE 04, tht :
indicator g
to Main Channel indicator h ‘ l k
g. 38 CTCSS Subchannel indicator
h. Bahery capacity level indicator
i, Powersave Mode indicator
jt Lock indicator
k. Volume indicator
I. FtX/TX Indicator
Power Save Mode
- After 5 seconds in Standby Mode without Fix si naL Power
Save Mode will be ON and Power Save Icon tlas est
- If there is RX signal or 3 K9
Power Save Mode will be rem
operational mode.
y stroke in Power Save Mode,
oved and the radio will return to
12v
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4 Etc-to tone mode (ON/OFFl- You will hear an audible lone
when any button is pushed (except PTT button), You can turn
on or olt by:
a. Press and Release Up! Down button until Beep Tone icon
llnshes.
b, Press and Release Up! Down button to turn Beep Tone
ON/ OFF.
c, Press Release the PTT button to save your selection and
then, the radio will return to operational mode.
(1. Press and Release the call button to cancel your selection
and then the radio wrll return to operational mode.
5. Tone SCAN main channel
a. Press and Release the Function button untrl scan icon and
N main channel llashes.
o. Press and Release Up/ Down button and then, the radio wtll
[10ng scannrng the main channels. The radio wrll continue to
scam all main channels and stop, ii an incoming transmission
rs detected
o. Press and Hold PTT button and then, talkl
d Press PTT or Call button to stop scanningl
6. To SCAN CTCSS Subchannels
a. Press and Release the Function button until scan Subchannel
ltttshes,
b Press and Fteleas Up/ Down button and then, the radio will
lt-‘gtn scanning the Subchannels. The radio will continue to
5 all C lC S subchannels and stop, it an rncornming
tunsmrssron ls detectedl
0. Press and Hold PTT button and then, talk.
a, Press PTT or Call button to stop scanning.
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G. TX LED- lights when you transmit a message.
H. UP/ DOWN Button- used for adjusting the volume level
and changing the channel
I. Functlon Button- allows you to change channel and to
enable CTCSS/ SCAN.
J. Speaker
K. Speaker! Microphone Jack
L. Blet Clip- use to secure the radio to a belt, or another,
M. Battery Compartment- houses 4 MA size battery.
N. MIC . '
THE BELT CLIP
To remove the belt clip, pull the tab and slide the belt clip down,
To reattach the belt clip, slide it up until it locks into place,
BATTERY INSTALLATION '
t. Pu ease the battery cover latch located on the srdr of the unit.
2. Ltit up the battery cover lrom the battery compartment,
3. lns|all tour(4) “AAA" alkaline batteries (not included)
lollonrng the polarities.
4. Reinstall the battery cover.
5. Look the battery cover latch into position.
Notes:
' The FRSZSOSLV has ouilHn power saver for maximum
b. 'lcry lilo But when the FRSQSOSLV is not being used,
cw ;ervo lmllory power by pressing the power button to OFF.
~ Rt owe the batteries ii the unit will not be used tor a long
:l cl ' “ f:
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Function Mode
1. Lock lunction-to lock buttons to avoid accidental operation.
a. Press and Hold the Function button to engage the Lock lunction.
hr The UP/DOWN buttons will lock and do not operate under Lock
function.
c. To Unlock. press and hold the function button again untill Lock
indicator on LCD disapperarst
2 Select CTCSS Subchannel (0038)
a. Press and Release the Function button twice to select CTCSS
subchannel and then, press and release Up! Down button to
move your desired CTCSS subchannel.
b. When desired code is displayed. press and release PTI' button.
c, To return to operational mode and not save your 1m setting. just
press and release the CALL button,
Note: The CTCSS (Code Tone Controlled Squelch system)
Subchannel allows the user to utilize a less used channel range
(0038) within a main channel.
3. Talk confirmation tone (ON/ OFFl- You listener will hear an
audible tone you release the PTT button, This alerts the other
may that you are finished talking and it's OK ior them to begin
ta ng.
a. Press and Release the FUNCTtON_button until ROGER BEEP
TONE icon flashes.
1). Press and Release the Up/ Down button to turn Roger beep
tone ON/ OFF.
ct Press and Release the PTT button to save your selection and
then the radio wrll return to operational mode.
(1, Press and Release the Call button to cancel your selectionand
then, the radio wtll return to operational mode.
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Changing Channels- The FRSZSOSLV has 14 available
channels. To change channels:
1. Press and the FUNCTION button shortlyt
2. While the channel number is flashing:
~ Press the UP(A) button lor higher channel, ‘
- Press the DOWN(V) button for lower channel.
- The channel changes lrorn 1 to 14. or Irom 14 to 1. repeatedly.
3. Press PTT button to select your desired channel and then,
the radio will return to normal mode.
Note: Reter to the “FRS Channel Table" section of this
manual tor detailed lrequency listings.
Monttor- You can use the MONITOR Ieature to listen in lor
weak srgnals in the current channel, ,
~ Press and Hold the MONITOR button for at least one second
tor normal monitoring.
. Press the MONITOR button quickly to backlight the LCD Display,
_ Battery Levetl LOW Battery Indication
. Tlr LCD panel displays the battery power level according to
"It. number ol squares Ill inside the battery symbol.
~ when the battery level Is low, the battery icon will {lash to
rntlrcate that the batteries need to be replaced.
Sending Catt Tones- You can use Call Tones to alert the other
user rr lo rdenhly yoursell. You can also use Call Tones to
Slgltu tlte beginning or the end 0! a transmission,
- Press and Hold the CALL button. '
- Ru use the CALL button. Your Call Tones will transmit.
OPERATION
Turning the Radio ON- Press and‘Hold the power button. The
radio wrtt beep and LCD panel will display.
Turning the Radio OFF- Press and Hold the power button.
Adjusting the Speaker Volume
. Press the UPtA) button to increase volume.
~ Press the DOWN(v) button to decrease volume.
- When adjusu'ng the speaker volume, the number of icon bars
Will be increased or decreased accordingly,
Receivlng a CALL(RX)- The radio is continuously in
RECEIVING mode when the radio ON, When you receive a
call on the current channel you are using, the LCD panel will
llash the Receive symbol (see “LCD PANEL DISPLAY" (or
details),
Transmitting a CALL (TX)
1. Push and Hold the PTT button to transmit. The TX LED will
light up in red and the LCD transmit symbol will flash (see
“LCD PANEL DISPLAY” for details).
2. While holding the PTT button. speak in a normal voice about
2 to 3 inches away Irom the mtcrophone.
3. Release the PIT button when you have Iinished transmitting.
,. .
Note: In order tor other people to receive your transmission,
they must also be on the same channel you are currently using.

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