Giant Electronics T8270D Two Way Radio with FRS and GMRS User Manual Layout 1

Giant Electronics Ltd Two Way Radio with FRS and GMRS Layout 1

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Getting StartedGetting Started 15Setting a ChannelYour radio has 22 channels. Channels 1-7 and 15-22 are 1 watt. Channels 8-14 are 0.5watt. When the radio is on a 1 watt channel, displays. The High power icon will beturned off when the radio is on a 0.5 watt channel.1. With the radio on, press “MODE”. The current channel flashes.2. Press  or  to set the channel.3. Press  to save the channel setting.Channels and FrequenciesChannel1234567891011Frequency462.5625 MHz462.5875 MHz462.6125 MHz462.6375 MHz462.6625 MHz462.6875 MHz462.7125 MHz467.5625 MHz467.5875 MHz467.6125 MHz467.6375 MHzDescriptionGMRS/FRSGMRS/FRSGMRS/FRSGMRS/FRSGMRS/FRSGMRS/FRSGMRS/FRSFRSFRSFRSFRSChannel1213141516171819202122Frequency467.6625 MHz467.6875 MHz467.7125 MHz462.5500 MHz462.5750 MHz462.6000 MHz462.6250 MHz462.6500 MHz462.6750 MHz462.7000 MHz462.7250 MHzDescriptionFRSFRSFRSGMRSGMRSGMRSGMRSGMRSGMRSGMRSGMRS+l Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:01 AM  Page 17
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel andInterference Eliminator Code.To talk, press and hold  . Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth when talking.When you finish talking, release  (press to talk, release to listen).Talk RangeYour radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range.Do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart.Checking the Channel Before TransmittingYour radio has multiple channels shared on a "take turns" basis. For uninterruptedcommunication, do not talk on a channel if someone else is currently talking on it.To check for activity on a channel before you talk, press and hold “ MON ”. If youhear static, the channel is clear to use.16 Talking and ListeningTalking and Listening Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:01 AM  Page 18
Special FeaturesInterference Eliminator CodeInterference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choiceof code combinations.To set the code for a channel:1. Press “MODE ” twice until the code starts to flash.2. Press  or  to select the code.3. Press  to save the code setting.You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure.Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to on an FRS radio that usesInterference Eliminator Codes to communicate with other FRS radios that do nothave Interference Eliminator Codes.Push to Talk Timeout TimerTo prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits a continuouswarning tone and stops transmitting if you press for 60 continuous seconds.Locking the KeypadTo avoid accidentally changing your radio settings, press and hold “ MODE” for 3 seconds oruntil   displays. You can still turn the radio on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit,send a call tone, and monitor channels. All other functions are locked. To unlock the radio,press and hold “ MODE” for 3 seconds or until  is no longer displayed.+lSpecial FeaturesSpecial Features 17 Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:01 AM  Page 19
Scanning ChannelsUse scanning to monitor channels and codes for transmissions or to find someone inyour group who has accidentally changed channels.To start scanning, briefly press and release “ MON ”. The scan indicator displays    .When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and you can hear the transmission. To respond to the transmission, press     within 5 seconds.Note: If your radio's Interference Eliminator Code is set to  while scanning, the radiochecks for activity on each channel regardless of the code used on the channel. If your radio's Interference Eliminator Code is set to  , the radio checks foractivity only on channels using codes  and Advanced ScanIf the radio stops scanning on a channel you do not want to listen to, briefly press andrelease  or  to resume scanning for the next active channel.Removing Channels from the Scan List To remove a channel so the radio does not stop on it while scanning, press and hold orfor      at least 3 seconds, then release. This temporarily removes the channel from thescan list.To restore the channel, turn the radio off and then back on.Note: You cannot remove the channel your radio was set to when you started the scan(called your home channel).18 Special FeaturesSpecial Features+l+lignores channels using code     . Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:02 AM  Page 20
AlertsChannel Busy IndicatorWhen a channel is busy, the LED flashes twice per second.Setting and Transmitting Call TonesYour radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alertthem that you want to talk.To set a call tone:1. With the radio on, press “ MODE” 3 times. The current call tone setting flashes anddisplays.2. Press  or      to change and hear the call tone.3. Press “ MODE” or  to set the new call tone.To transmit your call tone to other radios, set to the same channel and InterferenceEliminator Code as your radio and press “ CALL”.Notes◆The RT210 model has 10 call tones. ◆Setting the call tone to  disables the call tone feature.+lAlertsAlerts 19 Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:02 AM  Page 21
Transmitting a Talk Confirmation ToneYou can set your radio to transmit an unique tone when you finish transmitting.It's like saying Roger or Over to let others know you are finished talking. ◆To turn talk confirmation on, press and hold  while you turn the radio on. When yourelease  after transmitting, your call tone transmits and        displays.◆To turn talk confirmation off, turn your radio off and then back on while pressing andholding    . 20 AlertsAlerts++ Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:02 AM  Page 22
AccessoriesThere is one audio accessory available for your radio. Using Audio Accessories1. Turn the radio off. Plug the accessory connector into the jack. See page 11 for thelocation of the accessory jack on your radio.2. Turn the radio on. Lower the volume before placing the accessory on your head or inyour ear.3. Press “ MON” while rotating      to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.4. To transmit, press  and speak into the accessory microphone, if any.5. To receive, release .Handsfree (VOX)Voice activation (VOX) allows you to talk handsfree when used with optionalaccessories connected to the radio. 1. Turn the radio off.2. Insert the plug of the audio accessory firmly into the accessory jack.3. Turn the radio on. displays.4. Lower the radio volume before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear.AccessoriesAccessories 21 Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:02 AM  Page 23
5. To transmit, speak into accessory microphone. There is a short delay between the timeyou start talking and when the radio transmits.6. To receive, stop talking.To turn VOX off, press or remove the audio accessory.Handsfree Use Without Accessories (iVOX)You can use the iVox feature to transmit handsfree without the need for any voice activation (VOX) accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio defects your voice and transmits when you speak.1. Turn the radio off.2. Turn the radio on while pressing    .      displays.3. To turn off iVox, turn the radio off.Setting the Sensitivity LevelAdjusting the radio’s sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick up soft voices.1. Press “ MODE” until       displays.2. Press      or      to select the sensitivity level.Note: When you connect a VOX accessory, the radio is automatically set to the last chosen sensitivity level.= Medium Sensitivity22 AccessoriesAccessoriesl+for noisy environmentsfor most environmentsfor quiet environments= High Sensitivity = Low Sensitivity Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:02 AM  Page 24
Limited WarrantyProducts CoveredA. Products andAccessories asdefined above,unless otherwiseprovided for below.Length of CoverageA. One (1) year from thedate of purchase by thefirst consumer purchas-er of the product unlessotherwise provided forbelow. ExclusionsNormal Wear and Tear. Periodicmaintenance, repair and replacementof parts due to normal wear and tearare excluded from coverage.Batteries. Only batteries whose fullycharged capacity falls below 80% oftheir rated capacity and batteries thatleak are covered by this limited warranty.WarrantyWarranty 23 Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:02 AM  Page 25
Products Covered1. DecorativeAccessories andCases. Decorativecovers, bezels,PhoneWrapTMcovers and cases.2. MonauralHeadsets. Earbuds and boomheadsets thattransmit monosound through awired connection.  3. Consumer Two-Way RadioAccessories.4. Products andAccessories thatare Repaired orReplaced.Length of Coverage1. Limited lifetime warranty for the lifetimeof ownership by the firstconsumer purchaser ofthe product. 2. Limited lifetime warranty for the lifetimeof ownership by the firstconsumer purchaser ofthe product. 3. Ninety (90) daysfrom the date ofpurchase by the firstconsumer purchaser of the product. 4. The balance of theoriginal warranty orfor ninety (90) daysfrom the date returnedto the consumer,whichever is longer.ExclusionsAbuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improperoperation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as physicaldamage (cracks, scratches, etc.) tothe surface of the product resultingfrom misuse; (b) contact with liquid,water, rain, extreme humidity or heavyperspiration, sand, dirt or the like,extreme heat, or food; (c) use of theProducts or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjectingthe Product or Accessory to abnormalusage or conditions; or (d) other actswhich are not the fault of Motorola or(Giant International Ltd.), are excluded from coverage.24 WarrantyWarranty Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:02 AM  Page 26
Products Covered Length of CoverageExclusionsUnauthorized Service or Modification.Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation,maintenance, alteration, or modification inany way by someone other than GiantInternational Ltd. or its authorized servicecenters, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products. Products orAccessories with (a) serial numbers ordate tags that have been removed, alteredor obliterated; (b) broken seals or thatshow evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or branded housings, or parts,are excluded from coverage.Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of Products,Accessories or Software due to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the ProductsAccessories or Software is excluded from coverage.WarrantyWarranty 25 Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:02 AM  Page 27
What will Giant International Ltd. Do? Giant International Ltd., at its option, will at no chargerepair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that doesnot conform to this warranty.  We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts. No data, software or applications added to yourProduct, Accessory or Software, including but not limited to personal contacts, games and ringertones, will be reinstalled. To avoid losing such data, software and applications please create aback up prior to requesting service. How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information?To obtain service or information, please call:You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories or Software, at yourexpense, to a Giant International Ltd. Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you mustinclude: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a writtendescription of the problem; (c) the name of your service provider, if applicable; (d) the name andlocation of the installation facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) your address and tele-phone number.What Other Limitations Are There?ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDINGWITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ANDUSATwo-Way Radios 1-800-638-5156CanadaTwo-Way radio 1-800-638-5156For Accessories and Software, please call the telephone number designated abovefor the product with which they are used.26 WarrantyWarranty Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:02 AM  Page 28
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATIONOF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, ORREFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THEEXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALLOTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLAOR GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASEPRICE OF THE PRODUCT, ACCESSORY OR SOFTWARE, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT,INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSSOF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION ORDATA, SOFTWARE OR APPLICATIONS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISINGOUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THEPRODUCTS, ACCESSORIES OR SOFTWARE TO THE FULL EXTENT THESEDAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental orconsequential damages, or limitation on the length of an implied warranty, so the abovelimitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legalrights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or from onejurisdiction to another.WarrantyWarranty 27 Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:02 AM  Page 29
Manufactured, distributed or sold by GIANT INTERNATIONAL official licensee for this product.All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.  Please contactcustomer service at 800-638-5156 for questions/comments, warranty, support or service relatedto this product.Realtree®and Advantage®are registered trademarks of and used under license byJordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd.©Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd.28 Copyright InformationCopyright Information Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:02 AM  Page 30
FRS/GMRS use approved in the US only;GMRS License Required.WARNING CHOKING HAZARDSMALL PARTSNot for children under 3 years.This product is not intended to be usedas a toy or plaything.◆22 Channels (8 GMRS,7 GMRS/FRS, 7 FRS)with 38 InterferenceEliminator CodesGMRS channels featureincreased power for longerrange. 14 channels ensurebackward compatibility withFRS two-way radios. EliminatorCodes minimize interferencefrom other groups.◆ScanningEasily finds channel and code by searching allcombinations.◆Call Tones10 call tones.◆Talk HandsfreeWith Voice Activation(VOX/iVOX) when used withaccessory.◆Talk Confirmation TonesSignals others you are finishedtalking.◆NiMH Batteries and Charger Included◆Low Battery AlertAudible tone and visual displaytell you when the battery isrunning down.◆Illuminated DisplayEasy to read your settings indark places.◆Belt Clip Included◆1 Year Limited WarrantyFor warranty details, pleaseask your retailer.◆User's Guide Included Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:02 AM  Page 31
FacilitiesTo avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio inany facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilitiesmay be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.AircraftWhen instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of aradio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.Medical Devices - PacemakersThe Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separationof 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker.These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by, and recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Persons with pacemakers should:◆ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their pacemaker when theradio is turned ON.◆Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.◆Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.◆Turn the radio OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference istaking place.Safety and General InformationSafety and General Information 5 Realtree 08-24-04.qxd  8/24/04  10:01 AM  Page 7condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  Operation is subject to the32

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