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1. 5 To cancel the Priority Watch press the V M key 31 ia ADVANCED OPERATION 2VFO Watch 5 Tostore the frequency in the 2VFO lt SSS Watch memory hold down the Two frequencies are stored in the 2VFO FUNC key and press the V key for Watch memory in VFO Each frequency 2 seconds or longer is watched and then either frequency e DWB W will be displayed can be received the 2VFO Watch will be paused while receiving 7 Confirm that VFO is set id Ki W 2 Turn the dial knob to set a FM frequency to be stored as the 2VFO Watch memory A 6 Press the W key for 2 seconds or longer to start the 2VFO Watch LJLIUICICITA L L e L 8 mp z T Sa 3 To store the frequency in the 2VFO Watch memory hold down the 7 To cancel the 2VFO Watch press FUNC key and press the W key for the V M key 2 seconds or longer e DWA W will be displayed TIED DA NAY AY FM 4 Turn the dial knob to set another frequency to be stored as the 2VFO Watch memory B LIII TATATA L L e S Z z IS 32 AR Mini ADVANCED OPERATION 2VFO Watch with 2VFO Watch Reception Memory 10 combinations of frequency are set beforehand as the 2VFO Watch Reception Memory The 2VFO Watch can be started from this memory 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Press the W key for 2 seconds or longer to start the 2VFO Watch e The
2. Installing the USB driver PC mini requires a special USB driver Before connecting PC mini to the PC ensure that you have installed the USB driver This USB driver can be downloaded from the following URL URL http www aorja com ar mini CP210x_VCP_Win2K_XP_S2k3 exe or URL http www silabs com Download the VCP Driver kit AR Mini PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Connecting PC mini Caution Check that the USB driver is properly installed before connecting PC mini to the PC Connect PC mini to the USB terminal of the PC Connect PC mini s USB plug to the USB terminal of the PC Note Ensure that the USB plug is properly and firmly connected to the USB terminal of the PC AR Mini Connecting with the AR mini 1 2 Hold down the PWR key of the AR mini for at least 2 seconds to turn the power off Hold down the PWR switch for at least 2 seconds while holding down the FUNC V and the dial knob to turn the power on Confirm that PRG M is displayed e f PRG M does not appear repeat the procedure from step 1 4 Remove the AR mini earphone cap 5 Firmly insert the PC mini 3 5 plug into the AR mini jack 3 5 Plug Jack 23 PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Running the PC mini program Click and run AR mini exe that you have downloaded from the AOR web site Tips It is recommended that you create
3. Po Switching the display inf ti LICI witching the display information an La n automatically P 65 5 o5 25 if L Setting DCS codes P 65 Soe Catt Th i 26 EN 4th A Setting DCS code phases P 66 sen uC C Co i 27 AE Turing the beep off P 66 eB 28 E HY L Changing the battery saving time P 67 8 Ag 29 H Lib y Displaying the battery voltage P 67 s 30 LICI CI i i 30 Lorwyn Charging the Ni MH Battery P 68 31 This setting is unavailable for this _ product s ge DIEC Cvy G isi 32 LEA 5 Revising the step frequency P 69 s43 33 K Cpe T Shifting the microprocessor s clock frequency P 69 AR Mini 77 APPENDIX Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution No power The battery is consumed Replace new battery Charge the battery The battery polarity is different Insert the battery correctly Time to press the PWR key is short Press the PWR key for 2 seconds or longer No reception The antenna is not correctly attached Attach the antenna correctly A frequency is not tuned Tune the frequency correctly Selected antenna is different Select the correct antenna type with setting number 17 or 18 Attenuator function is set Cancel attenuator function No audio Volume setting is too low Increase the volume A frequency is not tuned The reception mode is different Tune the frequency correctly Set the reception mode Squelch val
4. We recommend that the tone squelch should be set when this function is used AR Mini ADVANCED OPERATION Reversed Tone Squelch Function This facility reverses operation of tone squelch It is used when special radio systems are employing mixed tones with no voice When enabled the squelch will cancel when normal speech is transmitted the squelch will open so you can hear people talking and mute when the tone signal is transmitted 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the FUNC key and press the MODE key several times until REV TSQ is displayed 3 Press the V M key or dial knob e T icon will be displayed 4 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 5 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 21 6 Turn the dial knob to select REVTSQ 7 Press the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the tone frequency 8 To return to VFO press the dial knob or V M key 9 To cancel press the FUNC and MODE keys several times until VFO is selected Press the dial knob or V M key AR Mini Using DCS DCS Digital Code Squelch is set to receive a signal which has been set by the DCS The DCS code can be set to one of 104 codes 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the FUNC key and press the MODE key until DCS is displayed 3 Press the V M key or dial knob e DCS icon is displayed Hold down the FUNC key and press the
5. c cccsseserescereesseereseneres 2 x AA LR6 Ni MH or alkaline cells Battery lite secs csceecviescncestecaucnecvesseavaetuceacaveatacceds Approx 22 h in normal listening mode External powerSupply c ttiaa nantes endich enn aieles 6V DC 500 mA Current drais saisin Approx 110 mA Receive AF output 50 mW 20 mA Standby saver 1 4 on 65 mA Standby saver off Operating teMPerature iecccceccaceecsesetecaecteeasareacaccnepiesceccacnecoevecnesesaceace 10 C 50 C Dimensions projections excluded ceseeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeees 60 W x 95 H x 24 D mm 2 4 x 3 7 x 0 9 Weight seios ia rara 210 g with antenna and batteries 7 4 oz Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation Cellular frequencies locked in the U S A version Unblocked version available to qualified purchasers AR Mini 79 A R AOR LTD AOR USA INC 2 6 4 Misuji Taito ku Tokyo 20655 S Western Ave Suite 112 111 0055 Japan Torrance CA 90501 U S A www aorja com Phone 310 787 8615 mail aorja com Fax 310 787 8619 www aorusa com info aorusa com 2008 AOR LTD All rights reserved Printed in Japan 00M63AC851012
6. manual N WARNING Prohibition e Do not insert anything metallic or flammable into the equipment Doing so may result in fire or damage to the equipment e Do not place any container filled with water or other liquids or small pieces of metal on top of or near the AR mini In such cases fire may result if the liquid is spilt on the AR mini or if metal enters the unit This label is used in cases where there may be the A WARNING possibility of death or serious injury This label is used in cases where A CAUTION there may be the possibility of serious or minor injury Icon label examples A A is used in cases where caution danger warning is urged Inside the triangle the specific type of caution is indicated in Electric f A shock the example shown here the caution is an caution electric shock caution A O with a line through it is used in cases where a particular action is not allowed Inside the circle or near it the specific type assert of action which is not allowed is indicated notallowed in the example shown here disassembly is not allowed A black circle is used to indicate an action to be performed by the user In the h example shown on the left the action shown emove pugfom S removal of the AC adapter power plug outlet from the wall outlet AR Mini Remove plug from outlet e Fire electric shock or damage to the equipment may result if
7. 030 AM SW Broadcast VOA P02 51 000 FM Amateur radio P03 82 500 WFM FM Broadcast P04 128 800 AM Air Band P05 156 800 FM Land Mobile radio P06 145 000 FM Amateur radio PO7 162 550 FM Marine radio Weather P08 438 000 FM Amateur radio P09 462 5625 FM FRS P10 1260 000 FM Amateur radio P11 TV 2ch WFM Television Broadcast P12 MEM980 FM Frequencies 980 to 999 stored by user Refer to page 39 Storing a Frequency in Memory For European version Preset No Initial frequency Remark POO 1 6200 AM MW Broadcast P01 9 410 AM SW Broadcast BBC P02 51 000 FM Amateur radio P03 82 500 WFM FM Broadcast P04 128 800 AM Air Band P05 156 800 FM Land Mobile radio P06 145 000 FM Amateur radio P0O7 156 300 FM Marine radio P08 433 000 FM Amateur radio Pog 446 00625 FM LPD PMR446 P10 1260 000 FM Amateur radio P11 TV 33ch WFM Television Broadcast P12 MEM980 FM Refer to Using PRESET on page 45 AR Mini 71 APPENDIX Shortwave Broadcast Station List a Memory Frequency n Memory Frequency n Memory Frequency n Memory Frequency Display channel MHz P SP 3Y channel MHz 2 SP 4 channel MHz SP 4Y Channel MHz 800 6 030 842 6 060 910 9 590 942 6 045 801 6 160 8
8. bank Scanning can be performed within a specified memory bank 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 3 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 09 4 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select BANK nong 5 LI s Prd Nt uM WFM S oo Press the dial knob or V M key to return to VFO To return to MEMORY press the V M key Press the A or W key to select the desired memory bank Press the SCAN key e Scanning will start in the memory bank 9 To change the memory bank hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob 10 Press the V M key to return to MEMORY O N O Q AR Mini PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Options List e AA mini A plug type replacement AC adapter 6 VDC 500mA for 100 240 VAC e DC mini DC cable with cigar lighter plug 6 VDC 500 mA for 12 24V socket e CO mini Data cloning cable AR mini to AR mini e PC mini PC cable USB only at AR Mini o Using the DC mini DC Adapter 7 Insert the cigar lighter plug into the cigar lighter receptacle 12 or 24 VDC of the vehicle Cigar lighter receptacle Cigar lighter plug DC mini EXT DC jack 2 Remove the AR mini EXT DC jack cap 3 Insert the DC mini plug into the EXT DC jack 4 Tocharge the supplied Ni MH battery AR mini s settings have to be changed Note e Do
9. change the frequency from preset channels 5 To return to VFO hold down the FUNC key and press the A key twice Using PRESET 12 frequencies are set as Preset Channel These frequencies are typical frequencies from each band 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the FUNC key and press the A key twice to display the Preset Number EENEN PH LI LI 3 Press the A or V key to change the Preset Number 4 To change the frequency from Preset Channel turn the dial knob 5 To return to VFO hold down the FUNC key and press the A key Tips e In step 3 a frequency is modified only within the specific range This range is depending on each band e The memorised broadcast facility frequencies are listed on page 70 Tips e Preset Number 12 is selected from among memory numbers 980 to 999 e Turn the dial knob to go through channels of preset number 12 e Preset frequencies are listed on page 71 AR Mini 45 ADVANCED OPERATION Using Tone Squelch CTCSS A tone squelch is a setting that prevents the frequency from opening unless a proper tone frequency is received on the audio signal There are 50 selectable tone frequencies 7 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the FUNC key and press the MODE key twice until TSQ is displayed 3 Press the V M key or dial knob e TSQ tone squelch icon will be displayed 4 Hold down the FUNC key and press t
10. change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 23 S gg Cr TIM T ALO IaM 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the carrier frequency S Z a a zI I IVA AJALLE 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key AR Mini CHANGING SETTINGS Automatically Switching the Display Information This setting is used for switching the display from the volume or squelch display to the frequency display automatically when the setting time has passed 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 24 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the setting time to be changed e The setting time can be set as follows 0 5 seconds 1 second 2 seconds 3 seconds 4 seconds 5 seconds and OFF say IA a at D 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips In step 3 the display will not be changed automatically if OFF is selected AR Mini Setting DCS Codes This is used to set one of the 104 selectable DCS codes 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 25 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the DCS code S ai 4 To return to the origina
11. dial knob to change the setting A Turn the dial knob to select setting number 25 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select a DCS code To return the original display press the dial knob or V M key To cancel press the FUNC and MODE keys several times until VFO is selected Press the dial knob or V M key O N DD Q Tips When AM or Wide FM is set the tone squelch will be cancelled even if the tone squelch icon is displayed Tone frequencies are listed on page 73 47 i ADVANCED OPERATION Using the Voice Inverter Not available for US domestic version 7 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Turn the dial knob to set the frequency to use the voice inverter 3 Hold down the FUNC key and press the MODE key until V INV is displayed tA FN M ALAINN FM S 4 Press the dial knob e The voice inverter icon will be displayed along with a voice inverter carrier frequency Q ZI CITATA A CAL FM S 5 Turn the dial knob to hear the voice clearly To cancel press the FUNC and MODE keys several times until VFO is selected Press the dial knob or V M key Tips In step 5 the frequency is displayed by pressing the MODE key 48 Using the Attenuator This function decreases the signal strength by 15 dB 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the A key for 2 seconds or longer e ATT icon is displayed WFM ATT H 3 To ca
12. not remove the plug by tugging at the cable The cable may become disconnected and thereafter malfunction e Never use this unit with wet hands Doing so may result in an electric shock e Noise that results from AR mini being operated with this unit is not necessarily a sign of malfunction 21 PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Using the CO mini Clone Cable Turn the AR mini off Earphone jack 2 Remove the AR mini earphone jack cap 3 Turn the power on while holding down FUNC and A key e RX TX will be displayed 4 Press the receiver s SCAN key R will be displayed 5 Press the transmitter s MODE key T will be displayed Confirm PASS is displayed when the cloning is completed e If NPASS is displayed the cloning has failed Repeat the procedure from step 3 Note e Do not remove the plug by tugging at the cable The cable may become disconnected and thereafter malfunction e Turn the power off before connecting or removing the cable 22 Using the PC mini Programing Cable Preparations Installing special software Access the download page on our web site and download the software according to the explanation provided there URL http www aorja com ar mini Run the downloaded file and perform setup Caution Although this software is provided free of charge do not make any illegal copies
13. result in fire or electric shock If the AC adapter or DC output cord is damaged have the cord replaced by the dealer Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock Do not short circuit the DC plug with metal Doing so may result in fire or damage to the equipment Do not charge the AR mini if there are any water droplets on the DC plug Doing so may result in fire or damage to the equipment If lightning occurs near the equipment remove the AC adapter power plug from the power outlet Lightning may cause fire electric shock or damage to the equipment Remove plug from outlet If you are not going to be using the AR mini or AC adapter for an extended length of time e g if you are taking a vacation be sure to remove the AC adapter power plug from the outlet as a safety precaution Do not use the AR mini or AC adapter in humid or dusty locations Doing so may result in fire electric shock or damage to the equipment Use and store the AR mini and AC adapter in a location that is inaccessible to small children Do not use the AR mini or AC adapter on unstable surfaces The units may fall or be tipped over if installed in such locations resulting in injury or damage to the equipment Do not use the AR mini or AC adapter in locations subject to significant vibrations or mechanical shocks The units may fall or be tipped over if installed in such locations resulting in injury or da
14. step AR Mini Shifting the Microprocessor s Clock Frequency This setting is used to prevent the undesirable influence of the microprocessor s clock frequency 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 33 JEE I DOUCET Lb AV d 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set ON S ad et IMH d gt S 4a ring Lui 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips This setting is cancelled by changing the channel or turning the power off 69 APPENDIX Broadcast Facility Frequencies For U S A version Memory No Initial frequency Frequency Range Remark r 0 1 6200 AM 0 520 1 620 AM radio 10 kHz step r 1 80 00 WFM 76 0 107 9 MHz FM radio 50 kHz step r 2 TV 2ch TV 2ch 69ch USA TV r 3 6 030 AM 3 00 11 995 VOA r 4 WxX01 WX01 WX10 Marine weather channel For European version Memory No Initial frequency Frequency Range Remark r 0 1 6200 AM 0 531 1 620 AM radio 9 kHz step r 1 80 00 WFM 76 0 107 9 MHz FM radio 50 kHz step r 2 TV 1ch TV 1ch 69ch CCIR TV r 3 9 410 AM 3 00 11 995 BBC r 4 PMR 1 FM PMR 1ch 8ch PMR446 Refer to Using Broadcast Mode on page 45 Bug Frequencies 26 0950 136 6000 142
15. the V M key or dial knob 34 Skipping the Desired Frequency in a Search A frequency can be skipped in a search This prevents a search from being stopped when a frequency that should be cancelled is received As many as 100 skipped frequencies can be stored 7 Press the SCAN key to start the search 2 Press the V M key for 2 seconds or longer when the search is paused on the frequency to be skipped e The skip memory number is ih 3 Turn the dial knob to change the skip memory number e This step can be skipped but the skip memory number will not change 4 Tostore frequencies in the skip memory press the V M key for 2 seconds or longer 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to store other frequencies in the skip memory e As many as 100 frequencies can be stored Tips e In VFO frequencies can be stored in the skip memory through the same procedure e Skip memory can be returned to normal memory refer to Erasing VFO Skip Memory on page 60 AR Mini ADVANCED OPERATION Limit Search This enables searches to be conducted within a desired limited range 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 3 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 08 Ug CC CICI LI ALIIA 4 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select LIMIT e VFO will be displayed initially S a ua I IMIT Il
16. 18 8 141 3 162 2 177 3 192 8 210 7 241 8 74 4 88 5 103 5 123 0 146 2 165 5 179 9 196 6 218 1 250 3 77 0 91 5 107 2 127 3 151 4 167 9 183 5 199 5 225 7 254 1 Refer to Using Tone Squelch on page 46 DCS Code List 023 072 152 244 311 412 466 631 025 073 155 245 315 413 503 632 026 074 156 246 325 423 506 654 031 114 162 251 331 431 516 662 032 115 165 252 332 432 523 664 036 116 172 255 343 445 526 703 043 122 174 261 346 446 532 712 047 125 205 263 351 452 546 723 051 131 212 265 356 454 565 731 053 132 223 266 364 455 606 732 054 134 225 271 365 462 612 734 065 143 226 274 371 464 624 743 071 145 243 306 411 465 627 754 Refer to Using DCS on page 47 AR Mini 73 APPENDIX Search Band Memory List Lower Upper Lower Upper No frequency frequency No frequency frequency MHz MHz MHz MHz LOO 118 000 141 9750 L12 466 0500 467 3750 L01 154 450 154 6100 L13 466 3500 466 5500 L02 156 025 162 0250 L14 465 0375 465 1500 L03 225 000 382 7000 L15 468 5500 468 8500 L04 348 5625 348 7750 L16 797 12500 809 7500 L05 358 5250 358 9375 L17 851 000 859 9875 LO6 322 0250 322 5000 L18 896 000 899 9875 LO7 380 2125 381 3125 L19 903 0125 904 9870 L08 422 0500 422 3000 L20 144 000 146 000 L09 450 0125
17. 2VFO Watch which is set previously will be started 3 Turn the dial knob while holding down the FUNC key to select the number of the 2VFO Watch Reception Memory e The 2VFO Watch will start between the selected 2VFO Watch Reception Memory Tips 2VFO Watch Reception Memories are listed on page 74 AR Mini Changing the 2VFO Watch Reception Memory The 2VFO watch Reception Memory can be changed Start a normal 2VFO Watch e Refer to 2VFO Watch on page 32 2 Hold down the FUNC key and press the W key for 2 seconds or longer 3 Turn the dial knob while holding down the FUNC key to select the number of the 2VFO Watch Reception Memory 4 To store hold down the FUNC key and press the W key for 2 seconds or longer 33 ADVANCED OPERATION VFO Search VFO search consecutively monitors all frequencies from 0 1 MHz to 1299 995 MHz 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 3 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 08 4 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select VFO e VFO will be displayed initially mo j LICI IE N LI Ti I Press the dial knob to return to the VFO Press the SCAN NO To start the VFO search press the scan key AM S e When VFO search is paused the decimal point will blink 8 To cancel VFO search press
18. 43 7 175 911 9 985 943 9 595 VOA ITALY DENMAR INDIA 802 9 760 844 9 515 912 13 800 944 11 620 803 11 930 845 17 710 913 15 735 945 15 020 805 5 995 848 5 985 916 7 485 948 7 190 806 7 235 849 9 925 917 9 590 949 5 250 CANADA BELGIU NORWAY CHINA 807 9 735 850 11 780 918 9 985 950 9 855 808 11 705 851 13 740 919 13 800 951 11 685 816 9 780 853 5 955 921 6 065 952 5 975 817 11 960 854 6 020 922 9 490 953 7 275 PORTUG NEDERL SWEDEN KOREA 818 15 555 855 9 895 923 13 625 954 9 570 819 21 655 856 11 655 924 17 505 955 13 670 821 7 270 858 6 090 926 6 120 956 6 155 822 9 520 927 9 630 957 7 200 SPAIN LUXEMB FINLAN JAPAN 823 11 920 928 11 755 958 9 750 824 15 585 929 9 795 959 11 850 832 6 195 900 3 955 932 5 940 960 5 995 833 9 410 901 6 075 933 5 920 961 9 580 BBG mm WELLE __5 RUSSIA AUSTRA __ _ _F 834 12 095 902 9 545 934 7 205 962 9 660 835 15 310 903 9 735 935 12 030 963 12 080 837 6 045 905 3 985 937 9 435 838 9 790 906 6 165 938 11 585 FRANCE SWISS ISRAEL 839 11 670 907 9 885 939 15 615 840 15 525 908 15 220 940 17 545 Refer to MEMORY on page 38 and Recalling Memory on page 39 72 AR Mini APPENDIX Tone Frequency List CTCSS Tone frequency Hz 67 0 79 7 94 8 110 9 131 8 156 7 171 3 186 2 203 5 229 1 69 3 82 5 97 4 114 8 136 5 159 8 173 8 189 9 206 5 233 6 71 9 85 4 100 0 1
19. 451 5000 L21 430 000 440 000 L10 453 3000 453 3500 L22 1260 000 1299 9875 L11 458 2500 459 5000 L The frequencies are depending on Limit Search on page 35 Refer to Changing the Search Band Memory on page 36 2VFO Watch Memory List orien No Berea MODE MORGANS Preeti MODE A00 10 0000 AM A05 1000 0000 FM boo 100 0000 WFM b05 1100 0000 FM A01 200 0000 WFM A06 1200 0000 FM b01 300 0000 AM b06 1299 9950 FM A02 400 0000 FM A07 145 0000 FM b02 500 0000 WFM b07 433 0000 FM A03 600 0000 WFM A08 433 0000 FM b03 700 0000 WFM b08 1295 0000 FM A04 800 0000 FM A b04 902 0000 FM b AVFO Watch Cellular frequencies blocked for US consumer version These memories are set depending on 2VFO watch detailed on page 32 Refer to 2VFO Watch on page 32 and 2VFO Watch with 2VFO Watch Reception Memory on page 33 74 AR Mini APPENDIX Setting Number List Saning Initial Display Function Page eile 00 L i L fH Changing steps P 51 FM meg 01 f L i L p Changing fast steps P 51 FM E Ue oo 02 L HM fH Setting the lamp function P 52 Sd TICU 03 tasers Setting the timer P 52 soy 04 LM L ENI Setting the S meter sensitivity P 53 all Aci so Cn Wry i 05 td ALI Setting the S meter buzzer P 54 06 This setting is unavailable for this prod
20. 6 Adjusting the frequency 27 Adjusting the squelch ee 28 Changing the Mode i eeeeeeeeeees 29 Monitoring s 26s inaiirn aii edie 29 Setting the AR Mini eee 30 ADVANCED OPERATION 00 s008 31 Finding the desired frequency 31 Priority Wath ieeveisecaseeears ca xcusrcorcaneecd sce 31 QVEO Wate aeiiae einai 32 2VFO watch with 2VFO watch reception MEMOLSY cceeeeeeeeeeeees 33 AR Mini Changing the 2VFO watch reception MEMO ereet gach dees een wees ene 33 VEOiSGArCI cl cedeccegtcccedacenesnneresereeseaeten 34 Skipping the desired frequency ina SOONG Dev catt ccsue casts ctves deeteieseneeanseaeaei cn 34 Limit seare heiren aaia 35 Changing the search type sses 36 Changing the search band IMOMONY oraison aaia 36 Limit link Search nsssssrssninierisissssinssnsnss 37 MOM eect Gakic 38 Storing a frequency in memory 39 Recalling M MOTry iiser 39 Returning to VFO with displaying Memory frequency eeeeeeeeeeeeees 40 Erasing Memo yorisi 40 Erasing all memories from the memory GK irises concseatesace conmneende 41 Naming Memory cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 42 Memory scanning ccecceceeeeeeeeee 42 Setting skipped memory when SCAMMING osake anea ea 43 Scanning the memory bank 43 Scanning a linked memory bank 44 Using broadcast facility ee 45 USING proSet sisisi indies 45 Using tone squelch CTCSS 46 Searchi
21. 9000 298 9800 395 7500 398 3100 399 4300 407 9050 27 0000 139 4000 143 2050 299 3200 396 4300 398 4500 399 4500 410 1100 27 1450 139 4500 143 7800 339 0300 396 4400 398 4550 399 4550 410 9700 32 0000 139 6000 143 8500 339 2500 396 6050 398 4600 399 5750 411 8350 34 4500 139 7000 143 8800 339 4500 396 8200 398 6000 399 5900 418 5650 36 6650 139 9000 143 9100 350 1250 397 2400 398 6050 399 6050 428 6350 75 6000 139 9400 143 9400 361 8200 397 2500 398 6400 399 6150 441 1150 76 0000 139 9600 143 9700 361 8250 397 5650 398 6450 399 6400 442 8000 105 8500 139 9750 149 0000 365 0500 398 0100 398 6500 399 6500 442 9000 110 1500 139 9800 149 4500 367 4000 398 0300 398 9500 399 7500 444 1150 124 0900 140 0000 149 5050 368 8000 398 0500 399 0000 399 9100 444 8850 134 0000 140 0500 149 8950 380 4250 398 0650 399 0250 399 900 445 6650 134 1600 140 4500 153 3500 380 6875 398 1100 399 0300 400 0000 600 5000 134 9000 140 5000 154 0000 389 6050 398 2150 399 2375 406 5200 135 3650 141 0000 154 5850 390 6400 398 3050 399 2500 407 2100 Refer to Searching Bug Frequencies on page 49 70 AR Mini APPENDIX Preset Memory Frequencies For U S A version Preset No Initial frequency Remark POO 1 6200 AM MW Broadcast P01 6
22. ETTINGS Setting the Memory Scan This setting is used for switching memory scan methods 1 2 56 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting Turn the dial knob to select setting number 09 Ss 1g M _C Le Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the memory scan method e All Scan Select ALL to scan all memory s ma Li _t H Jlod J e Bank Scan Select BANK to scan all memory within a bank memory Bank Link Scan Select BKLNK to scan all memory within a linked memory bank S ag WL i NIL ANF Lo 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key AR Mini i CHANGING SETTINGS Setting the Limit Link Search This setting is used for linking a limit search 1 2 4 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting Turn the dial knob to select setting number 10 U L LJ LI IL IVS i s Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the limit link number to be linked e The setting number will be replaced with a search band memory number 5 7G I Fl MIU L AlL INA Release the FUNC key e The search link mark is displayed gi 7 L ul IF f NILATA IL 4A IMAMI AR Mini 2 6 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key 5 Press the dial knob to re
23. FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2 CONTENTS FOR SAFETY ccccssseessseeresseeeenseenenseees 5 INTRODUCTION cccccssteessseeesseeeenees 8 Contents list size neiss 8 Part names and functionS 000 9 Description of LCD Liquid Crystal DIS DIAY aia 12 PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE ccscssetessteesessnessneeees 13 Connect the antenna cceeeee 13 Attach the belt Clip eee 14 Tie the hand Strap cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 14 Install the supplied Ni MH batteries or AA batteries ceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 15 Charge the supplied Ni MH batteries icc accede eaten 16 Basic usager het naie 18 Quick guide Scan frequencies previously saved in a memory bank 20 Storing a frequency in memory bank 20 Scanning the memory bank n 20 OPTIONS NISC ceciccessccciessecetsereieeaasteteadeten 21 Using the DC mini DC adapter 21 Using the CO mini clone cable 22 Using the PC mini programing Cable ni un eenia 22 PED AFATIONS seirena nin 22 Connecting PC Mini c eee 23 Connecting with the AR mini 23 Running the PC mini program 24 BASIC OPERATION ccssseesseeesees 25 SWITCHING ON oe eeeeeeeeseeeeeeteeeeeneeees 25 Adjusting the volume ceeeee 2
24. L i m I i e The limit search is set 5 To return to VFO press the dial knob or V M key Turn the dial knob to set a lower frequency of limit range 7 Hold down the FUNC key and press the SCAN key e SCHA W will be displayed and VFO will be returned to 8 Turn the dial knob to set an upper frequency of limit range AR Mini 9 Hold down the FUNC key and press the SCAN key e SCHB W will be displayed and VFO will be returned to 10 Press the SCAN key to start the Limit Search AM 11 To cancel a Limit search press the V M key or dial knob Tips Limit search memory can be called by holding down the FUNC key and turning the dial knob during a limit search 35 ADVANCED OPERATION Changing the Search Type The AR mini has three searching method types These can be changed when searching Start a search 2 Press the SCAN key to change the scan type e The scan type will be changed with each press of the SCAN key as follows Busy Search gt Hold Search gt Time Search gt Busy Search gt e Busy Search the B icon is lit The search will be paused while receiving a signal The search will resume 2 seconds later when the signal is gone e Hold Search the B icon is blinking The search will be stopped when a signal is received e Time Search No icon is displayed The search will be paused for 5 seconds when a signal is rece
25. Setting the Resumption Time This setting is used for setting the resumption time when searching or scanning 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 07 S FF pats ug g L L pik a 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set the resume time e The resumption time can be set at 1 to 12 seconds S Gi C CECT oA 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips This setting is effective when performing a search scan Priority Watch or 2VFO watch AR Mini i CHANGING SETTINGS Setting the Search This setting is used for switch between search methods 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 08 CC CICI LI ILItivyedtl 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the search method e VFO Search Select VFO to search between 0 1 MHz and 1299 995 MHz in VFO mo S LI CI e Limit Search Select LIMIT to search in a limited range S OB i l l N J _ gt gt u a I l AR Mini e Limit Link Search Select LTLNK to search in a linked limited range Oa I TI NIL bod LIMIA 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key 55 i CHANGING S
26. V M key Tips This setting is available only in FM AR Mini Setting Tone Frequency This is used to set one of the 50 selectable tone frequencies 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 20 rU TETI 4 i LM 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the tone frequency a eu C VIA ct til gt oma AGH I air a R 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips Tone frequencies are listed in the table on page 73 63 CHANGING SETTINGS Selecting Reversed Tone Frequency This setting is used to select the reversed tone frequency 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 21 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the tone frequency to be reversed F no Lit _t 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key 64 Selecting Voice Inverter Carriers Not available for US domestic version This setting is used for selecting the carrier frequencies of voice inverted frequencies Carrier frequencies can be selected so as to be clearly audible There are 16 selectable carrier frequencies between 3200 Hz and 3500 Hz in 20 Hz steps 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to
27. V1 4 Dec 18 2008 COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER 100 kHz 1299 995 MHz OPERATING MANUAL FCC WARNING FE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment E Part15 class B NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help E Part15 Class C This device complies with Part 15 of the
28. a shortcut on your PC This will enable you to run the program quickly on subsequent occasions Refer to the program software manual for instructions on using the PC mini program software Display when reading data PRG R Display when writing data PRG W When operation is complete END 24 AR Mini BASIC OPERATION Switching On 2 To turn the power off press and 1 To turn the power on press and longer i hold the PWR key for 2 seconds or e A powering of beep will be longer emitted and BYE displayed e A switching on beep is emitted and the display back light will be illuminated Wve Abd bk Note The supplied batteries are not charged when shipped so please charge the batteries prior to use LICI ob rt PILE CLH AR Mini E BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the Volume 1 To adjust the volume press the dial knob 2 To increase the volume turn the dial knob clockwise 26 II CI TATA VIL O WFM II I WA V yiI WA Maximum volume level 3 To decrease the volume turn the dial knob counterclockwise Note e Make sure the volume is not too great Decrease the volume when switching to the earphone after using the internal speaker e In order to maintain safety take special care to decrease the volume while driving or walking Tips e Volume can be chan
29. aO aS E EAE 100 Priority channels sisses cevch schcdeavchededsuceceastedadecdecgenhcxeck cersvenncedssog EEAS EANES 1 Pass TEQUCNCIOS isisscsescicetececivayadscnegseseeraretseceioeandendadaedeaiedcusaabesenuasesuacnag aisida sia 100 Sensitivity typical AM 10 dB S N iciissiisnainsgiiiurinosossisaess 0 2 5 MHz 1 3 uV 5 160 MHz 0 6 pV 160 370 MHz 0 6 uV 370 520 MHz 0 6 uV 520 1300 MHz 0 7 pV FM 12 dB SINAD ssisssniisonis ouesse 5 160 MHz 0 2 uV 160 370 MHz 0 2 uV 370 520 MHz 0 28 uV 520 1300 MHz 0 35 uV WFM 12 dB SINAD 5 160 MHz 0 9 pV 160 370 MHz 0 8 uV 370 520 MHz 1 uv 520 1300 MHz 1 pV Intermediate frequencies ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 243 95 MHz 21 7 MHz 450 kHz TUNING STED Siia 5 6 25 8 33 9 10 12 5 15 20 25 30 50 100 kHz Selectable depending on bands DOlSCHIVILY 2 cccsecccsacdexessaceseestigeaediecesbedenneceenesaadcauwastie AM FM More than 15 kHz 6 dB WFM More than 110 kHz 6 dB Conducted spurious EMISSION ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeteeseneeeeeeeees less than 57 dBm FREQUENCY STADININY cade cctneeacisarenrubetenserasintenncaetettecsencrebireasenerese 2 5 ppm by TCXO AF Output POWE icindir 100 mW at 10 distortion with an 8 Q load External speaker COMMECTON csececcsseeeesecceseseeeeesseneneseeneneneees 3 5 mm jack MONO Antenna Connector in 22c0s ccs ese ache yeece areena ireen aeaaea aa aa len veel eens aiea eNA AE a aa SMA 50 Q Battery requirement
30. ange the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 28 ed CCI T ZIN 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set the desired time e The battery save time can be selected as followings 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds 7 seconds 9 seconds and OFF Sa I1 CCT I Jb v s J0 cO E E tT III 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips In step 3 the battery save function will be cancelled when OFF is selected AR Mini Displaying Battery Voltage This setting is used for displaying the battery voltage 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 29 Sead rn T KV Lit 4 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to display the voltage 4 Press the dial knob to return to step 2 5 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key 67 CHANGING SETTINGS Charging the Ni MH Battery This setting is only available for the supplied Ni MH batteries Never use this setting for other batteries 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 30 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set CHARG 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M ke
31. ase the memory hold down the FUNC key and press the V M key e The memory will be erased and MEMORY will be returned to Tips In step 3 press only the V M key to cancel and return to MEMORY AR Mini ADVANCED OPERATION Erasing All Memories from the Memory Bank All memory stored in the same memory bank can be erased simultaneously 1 2 Confirm that VFO is set Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting Turn the dial knob to select setting number 13 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select CLEAR e Release the FUNC key to select s 74 Tl C CICI LI LAINA AM 5 Use the dial knob to select the bank number to be erased 6 Hold down the FUNC key and press the V M key m AM e WAIT will be displayed for 2 seconds and the memory bank will then be erased AR Mini e Memory stored in the same memory bank will be erased and the next memory bank number will be displayed e f you wish to cancel this procedure press the V M key to exit 7 Repeat from step 4 when erasing other memory 8 Press the dial knob to return step 3 Q To return to the original VFO press the dial knob or V M key 41 ADVANCED OPERATION Naming Memory Memory can be named using up to 6 characters 1 Confirm that MEMORY is set 2 Turn the dial knob to recall the desired memory to be nam
32. atteries causing their performance to decline and shortening their service life e Be sure to charge the battery before using it for the first time and after not using it for an extended length of time e When you charge the Ni MH batteries after not using them for an extended length of time the charging operation will end before achieving full charge resulting in insufficient charge This happens because extended storage of the Ni MH battery makes it difficult to charge In such cases if you charge and then discharge use until the battery has no more charge the battery two or three times in a row the battery will again charge properly Fully use up the Ni MH batteries charge before recharging them If the batteries are recharged without first being fully depleted they may not charge properly even if the charging operation is performed for a sufficient length of time In order to prevent such problems we recommend fully using up the batteries charge and then recharging them at least once a month The Ni MH batteries service life under normal use is approximately one year If the batteries charge depletes quickly under normal use even when fully charged they may be close to the end of their service life In such cases quickly replace the batteries with new ones If the charging terminals on the Ni MH batteries are dirty it may not be possible to charge the battery properly Always clean the charging
33. djust the squelch Ceri AI JUL Lid WFM e The squelch level can be changed by turning the dial knob as follows e Increase direction clockwise 00 gt 01 gt 01 gt 02 gt 02 gt 03 gt 03 gt 04 gt 04 gt 05 gt 05 06 07 08 gt 09 gt 10 e Decrease direction anticlockwise 10 09 gt 08 gt 07 gt 06 gt 05 gt 05 gt 04 gt 04 gt 03 gt 03 gt 02 gt 02 gt 01 gt 01 gt 00 Note Some displayed squelch values will not be changed but in reality the squelch level has changed Note The displayed volume value will not be changed for every 2 steps but in reality the volume has changed AR Mini 19 l PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Quick Guide Scan Frequencies Previously Saved in a Memory Bank Storing a frequency in memory bank 17 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Turn the dial knob to set the frequency to be stored in memory WFM 3 Hold down the FUNC key and press the V M key e The memory bank and number will blink 4 Press the A or W key to change the memory bank Memory Memo par number oe ATV Whe At ILS WFM 5 Turn the dial knob to change the memory number e Skip this step if there is no need to change the memory number 6 To store hold down the FUNC key and press the V M key moon LI ILI II TE l NII il WFM 20 Scanning the memory
34. e points of the battery 4 Correctly install the battery in the battery case AR Mini 15 PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Charge the Supplied Ni MH Batteries Caution Never charge any other type of battery Attempting to charge other types e g manganese or alkaline may result in fire or explosion The supplied Ni MH batteries are charged via the AA mini AC adapter Turn the AR mini off 2 Make sure the AR mini contains the supplied Ni MH batteries 3 Remove the external DC jack cover 16 4 Insert the DC output plug into the external DC jack on the right side of the AR mini 5 Insert the AC adapter power plug into an AC outlet 100 V 240 V 6 Press the PWR key to turn the power on 7 Press the dial knob while holding down the FUNC key to change the setting 8 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 30 Q Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set CHARG e E will blink AR Mini PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE 10 Press the dial knob to return to VFO 11 Approximately 20 hours later disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet and then remove the DC out plug from the AR mini Tips e The charging function is cancelled when the AC adapter is disconnected e The charging function will be cancelled automatically after 24 hours have passed When recharging repeat from step 7 e The charging function continues ev
35. ed 3 Hold down the FUNC key and press the SCAN key e The cursor will blink 4 Turn the dial knob to select a character 5 To change the cursor hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob WFM 6 To store a name hold down the FUNC key and press the V M key Tips e To change the character repeat steps 1 through 3 hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the character to be changed Turn the dial knob to select a new character and then hold down the FUNC key and press the V M key To check which frequency is stored under the displayed name Hold down the FUNC key and press the SCAN key Press the MODE key To revert to NAME display press the DIAL knob 42 Memory Scanning How to scan all memories 7 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 3 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 09 a na __ YF CoN I aLi WFM S Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select ALL To return to the original VFO press the dial knob or V M key 4 5 6 Press the V M key to enter MEMORY 7 8 Press the SCAN key to start Memory Scan Press the V M key to return to MEMORY AR Mini ADVANCED OPERATION Setting Skipped Memory when Scanning Specified memory can be skipped when scanning This prevents a scan from being stopped when a frequency that should be cancell
36. ed during a scan or search This setting is used for cancelling the muting 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 16 IZ S ICI C MIITC JILI 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set OFF e f you select OFF the muting will be cancelled 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key 61 CHANGING SETTINGS Antenna Selection By default AR mini is using the built in bar antenna for frequencies between 100 kHz and 5 MHz If you wish to bypass this setting to use the supplied antenna or another external antenna between 100 kHz and 5 MHz proceed as follows 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 17 std ULICI NIT A PY Fue 53 3 Hold down the FUNC key and tur the dial knob to set EXT S i C vuT LAA e To set the built in antenna turn the dial knob to select BAR 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips Please note that if the antenna type is not matched or the antenna signal is too strong AR mini will overload and reception sensitivity will be reduced In most cases any large external antenna will NOT improve reception but a simple telescopic whip antenna will Special note to TESTERS This antenna
37. ed is scanned All memory can be set as skipped memory Confirm that MEMORY is set 2 Turn the dial knob to select the memory number to be skipped 3 Hold down the V M key for 2 seconds or longer to be set e The skip memory mark B will be displayed rei og iii Tips To return to the normal memory hold down the V M key for 2 seconds or longer in step 4 AR Mini Scanning the Memory Bank Scanning can be performed within a specified memory bank Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 3 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 09 4 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select BANK mo S Lis yl Ee III LAIN WFM L I Press the dial knob or V M key to return to VFO To return to MEMORY press the V M key Press the A or Y key to select the desired memory bank Press the SCAN key e Scanning will start in the memory bank 9 To change the memory bank hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob 10 Press the V M key to return to MEMORY O N DD Q 43 ADVANCED OPERATION Scanning a Linked Memory Bank A memory bank can be linked to other memory banks to scanning The AR mini has 10 memory banks 0 9 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting Turn the dial knob to select setting
38. en if the power is turned off AR Mini 17 I PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Basic Usage 3 Turn the dial knob to match the desired frequency 7 Press and hold the PWR key for 2 e Turn the dial knob while holding seconds or longer to turn the AR down the FUNC key the frequency mini on will change in 1 MHz steps 2 Confirm that VFO has appeared in the display LICI I Yi WFM IILL L 4 ifthe reception mode is different press the MODE key until the ey desired reception mode is displayed ITA TATATA UARRA AM VFO 10 MHz AM mode is displayed initially e If MEMORY appears press the V M key to switch to VFO e The reception mode will be changed with each press of the MODE key as follows AUTO gt FM gt WFM gt AM gt 18 AR Mini PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Note The AR mini is by default initially set to Auto step and Auto reception mode functions These functions change the frequency step and reception mode automatically depending on the band They can be cancelled and reset manually 5 Press and turn the dial knob to adjust the volume II I VAT Wve KII WFM e Volume can be changed by turning the dial knob as follows 00 gt 01 01 gt 01 gt 02 gt 02 02 03 gt 03 gt 03 gt 04 04 gt 04 05 gt 10 6 Press the dial knob again and the turn it to a
39. etting the time during which the lamp should be lit 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 02 S Hg l rim EI pf sues 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select AUTO OFF or ON e When AUTO is selected the lamp will be turned off 5 seconds after the key operation e When OFF is selected the lamp will be turned off even if the key is operated e When ON is selected the lamp will be constantly illuminated 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips We recommended that you select AUTO to prevent excessive battery consumption 52 Setting the Timer This setting is used for setting the alarm time or power off time 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 03 s 4 T MCO E a a a E A 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set Refer to the below for details 4 s 74 Me T ITAM Lip i Iet AR Mini CHANGING SETTINGS J IE Li e The off timer and alarm time can be set as follows OFT 30M Turns off after 30 minutes OFT 60M Turns off after 60 minutes OFT 90M Turns off after 90 minutes ALT 15M Sets the alarm for 15 minutes time ALT 30M Sets the alarm for 30 minutes time ALT 45M Sets the alarm fo
40. ged by turning the dial knob as follows 00 gt 01 01 gt 01 gt 02 02 02 03 03 gt 03 04 gt 04 gt 04 gt 05 gt 10 e The displayed volume value will not be changed for every 2 steps but in reality the volume has changed AR Mini BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the Frequency 4 Tochange the frequency more 1 Confirm that VFO is set while turning the dial knob e When a memory name is displayed press the V M key to switch to VFO 2 Press the A or V key to set the desired band e Refer to the band table on this page Note 3 To increase the frequency turn the dial knob clockwise The AR mini is by default initially set to the Auto step function This function changes the frequency step automatically depending on the band It can be cancelled and reset manually To decrease the frequency turn the dial knob counterclockwise Band range table Displayed frequency Band range MHz 0 594 0 600 0 1 1 6200 6 055 6 030 1 6200 51 00 51 000 51 00 76 00 82 500 76 00 108 00 128 800 108 00 142 00 145 000 142 00 170 00 175 750 170 00 336 00 370 000 336 00 430 00 433 000 430 00 470 00 649 750 470 00 770 00 903 0125 770 00 915 00 1295 000 915 00 1299 995 US version AR Mini 27 fl BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the Squelch 1 To adjust the squelch press
41. he frequency to be stored in memory 3 Hold down the FUNC key and press the V M key e The memory number will blink 4 Press the A or W key to change the memory bank 5 Turn the dial knob to change the memory number e Skip this step if there is no need to change the memory number Memory Memory AA a a e CIA TATATA Lic icviciict WFM iit icp TE MIN L od be WFM Tips In step 3 press only the V M key to cancel and return to VFO AR Mini Recalling Memory 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Press the V M key to set MEMORY 3 Press the A F key or turn the dial knob to recall the desired memory mes LI I LIL TATATA pe RATATA WFM 4 To return to the original VFO press the V M key CITA TATATA LUICI ICUICNICI WEM 39 i ADVANCED OPERATION Erasing Memory Returning to VFO with Displaying Memory Frequency 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Press the V M key to set MEMORY 3 Press the A F key or turn the dial knob to recall the desired memory mio LI IL WFM 4 Press the A and W key simultaneously to return to the VFO with displaying memory frequency 40 1 2 Confirm that the MEMORY is set Turn the dial knob to recall the memory you wish to erase Hold down the FUNC key and press the V M key e CLEAR will be displayed 3 i8 Tt C CICI LII INA AM To er
42. he dial knob to change the setting 5 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 20 6 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the tone frequency 7 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key 8 To cancel press the FUNC and MODE keys several times until VFO is selected Press the dial knob or V M key Tips e When AM or Wide FM is set the tone squelch is cancelled even if the tone squelch icon is displayed e Tone frequencies are listed on page 73 46 Searching the Tone Frequency This is how to find out the tone frequency of a CTCSS signal 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Turn the dial knob to set the frequency to be searched 3 Hold down the FUNC key and press the MODE key several times until TONSRH is displayed 4 Press the V M key or dial knob e The TSQ tone squelch icon will blink e The tone frequency will be displayed when the frequency is matched gt Ja S 4A I LI e When no tone frequency is matched NO TONE will be displayed and TSQ will blink IL gg NIT FON IML LOM 5 To cancel press the FUNC and MODE key several times until VFO is selected Press the dial knob or V M key Tips A tone frequency may be displayed as noise when the tone squelch is set to 00 or the MONI key is pressed even if the AR mini is receiving no signal This is not a malfunction
43. into a fire Batteries thrown into a fire may explode resulting in uncontrollable fire or burns Do not short circuit the battery terminals Doing so may result in burns due to heat buildup A battery could be shortcircuited if you carry it by itself Prohibition e Do not use the AC adapter as a power supply for other equipment Doing so may result in fire electric shock or damage to the equipment Do not place any heavy object on the power cord and do not place the cord beneath such equipment Doing so may damage the cord resulting in fire or electric shock Note If the cord is placed under a carpet or the like someone may fail to notice the cord and inadvertently place something heavy on top of it Prohibition Do not use the AC adapter at voltages other than 100 240 V with an AC power supply Doing so may result in fire electric shock or damage to the equipment Do not use a power strip Doing so may result in fire or overheating A No wet hands Do not remove or insert the AC adapter power plug with wet hands Doing so may result in electric shock CAUTION Prohibition Only use the AC adapter that is designed for use with the AR mini Using different equipment may result in fire electric shock or damage to the equipment Prohibition Prohibition Do not modify excessively bend twist or pull on the AC adapter or DC output cord Doing so may
44. ired Frequency AR mini has the following functions for finding desired frequencies Priority watch 2VFO Watch Search and Memory scan Priority Watch In this function the frequency received in VFO will be switched to another priority frequency every 5 seconds 2VFO Watch Two frequencies are stored in the 2VFO Watch memory in VFO Each frequency is watched and then either frequency is received the 2VFO Watch is paused while receiving Search In search the receiver consecutively monitors all frequencies between two frequency limits There are three search methods VFO search limit search and limit link search Memory Scan In scan the receiver tunes through stored memory channels spot frequencies AR Mini Priority Watch In this function the frequency received in VFO will be switched to another priority frequency every 5 seconds This function is available in VFO 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Turn the dial knob to set a frequency to be received as the priority frequency LILICI CILIA ae ae Pe TT FM 3 To store the priority frequency in the Priority Watch memory hold down the FUNC key and press the A key for 2 seconds or longer e PWM W will be displayed i I e Tune to your desired frequency 4 Hold down the FUNC key and press the V key e Priority scan will begin PW LILIA TATATA FM Li L e Tas S SY S z S
45. ived The search will resume 5 seconds later even if a signal is received If the signal disappears during the 5 seconds pause period the search will be resumed 2 seconds later This pause length can be changed by setting number 07 36 Changing the Search Band Memory The search band memory is preset when the AR mini is shipped The frequency of search band memory can be changed 1 Start a limit search 2 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the memory number to be memorised 3 Hold down the FUNC key and press the SCAN key for 2 seconds or longer Tips The search band memories are listed on page 74 AR Mini ADVANCED OPERATION Limit Link Search This enables a Linked Limit Search for easy change of limit ranges 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 3 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 08 ie CC CICI LI ALINN 4 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select LTLNK 5 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 10 6 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the pattern number 0 to 9 into which you want to set the Search Band Memory numbers L00 to L22 refer to the list p 74 AR e o pattern number Z Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the search band memory number 0 to 22 to be linked L
46. l display press the dial knob or V M key Tips The DCS codes are listed in the table on page 72 65 i CHANGING SETTINGS Setting the DCS Code Phases This setting is used for the phase of DCS codes that have been set 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 26 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set the phase e The DCS code phase will not be reversed when NORMAL is selected e When REV is selected a phase of the DCS code will be reversed S ZA N ILI METI IML A A v a CICI YEN 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips This function has no icon Therefore the setting status should be confirmed in this procedure 66 Turning the Beep Off This setting is used for turning the beep off 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 27 7 oF ps a a ACEI 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set OFF Ir S a wn My 41 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key AR Mini CHANGING SETTINGS Changing the Battery Saving Time This setting is used for changing the battery saving time 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to ch
47. mage to the equipment Do not place the DC cord of the AC adapter near a heater In such cases the cord sheathing may melt resulting in fire or electric shock AR Mini FOR SAFETY ZN CAUTION ZN IMPORTANT e When removing the AC adapter power plug be sure to hold the plug as you remove it If you pull on the DC cord you may damage the cord resulting in fire or electric shock e Do not wipe the exterior with benzene Remove OF paint thinner based liquid and do not plug from apply insecticide near the AR mini or the AC adapter e Doing so may damage the surface of the units To clean them properly always wipe the units with a soft dry cloth e Do not use the AC adapter if it affects nearby televisions electronic equipment medical equipment or the like S e Before moving the unit for charging remove the AC adapter power plug from Prohibition the outlet and confirm that it has been disconnected If this is not done the cord may be damaged resulting in fire or electric shock IMPORTANT e Remove the AC adapter after approximately 20 hours have passed from the start of charging Failure to do so may result in over charging of the batteries e The AR mini and AC adapter become warm during the charging operation and immediately after charging This is normal e After the charging operation ends do not repeatedly charge the Ni MH batteries Doing so may overcharge the Ni MH b
48. n the dial knob to confirm S og 4 Press the dial knob to return step 2 5 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips e In step 3 up to 24 pairs of limit search frequencies can be confirmed e This procedure is only for confirmation The setting cannot be changed AR Mini Erasing All Memory from a Memory Bank This setting is used for erasing all memory from a memory bank 7 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 13 S iJ TCI AI UM Ve AM 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob S TE M L HE LL Ue Le 4 Turn the dial to select the bank number to be erased 5 Hold down the FUNC key and press the V M key 6 Press the dial knob e The memory stored in the memory bank will be erased and then next memory bank number is displayed e To cancel this procedure press the V M key to exit 59 CHANGING SETTINGS 7 Repeat from the step 3 to erase other memory 8 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips In step 3 memory banks containing no memory will not be displayed 60 Erasing VFO Skip Memory This setting is used for erasing VFO skip memory The VFO skip memory enables stored frequencies to be skipped when searching 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob
49. n FM Wide FM AM and auto modes e Press this key while holding down the FUNC key to select a tone type SCAN key Press this key to start a search in VFO or to begin a scan in MEMORY Hold down this key to search for a bug frequency Press this key while holding down the FUNC key to store frequencies in the limit search operation Hold down this key together with the FUNC key to change the band in the limit search operation V M key Press this key to switch between VFO and MEMORY Hold down this key to assign a skip channel for search or scan Press this key while holding down the FUNC key to memorize a frequency and then name the memorised frequency e Hold down this key together with the FUNC key to erase a memory channel AR Mini INTRODUCTION Dial knob Turn this knob to change the frequency or memorised channel e Press this knob to switch the volume or squelch settings Turn this knob while holding down the FUNC key to change the frequency more quickly e Hold down this key together with the FUNC key to change the settings Earphone jack Remove the earphone jack cover and connect the earphones Battery case e Remove the battery case lid and install the supplied Ni MH battery or AA battery 2 Battery case lock Unlock this to remove the battery case lid 3 MONI key e Hold down this key to open the squelch and monitor Press this key while h
50. ncel hold down the A key for 2 seconds or longer e ATT icon disappears Using Key Lock This function prevents settings from being changed by accidentally pressing keys 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the FUNC key and press the MONI key e On Key lock icon is displayed WFM HOr e Except for the FUNC MONI and PWR keys no keys will work while O n is displayed 3 To cancel hold down the FUNC key and press the MONI key e O n icon disappears AR Mini ADVANCED OPERATION Searching Bug Frequencies How to scan the 119 pre installed unmodifiable bug frequencies 7 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the SCAN key for 2 seconds or longer e t icon will displayed Egg ILITA E l l HA FM e When a strong signal is found it will be displayed e Up to 20 received frequency signals can be memorised These can be confirmed by turning the dial knob e When no signal is found NON will be displayed l f a 334 Ca S NIFONG ML i V FM To cancel press the V M key or dial knob To return to VFO press the dial knob or V M key Tips e For ease of use select setting numbers 04 S meter Sensitivity and 05 S meter Buzzer e The searching bug frequencies are listed on page 70 AR Mini Using the Bug Detector Function This function indicates signal strength via a beep to
51. ne 7 Search the bug frequency as described in Searching Bug Frequencies 2 Recall the memorised bug frequency by turning the dial knob EOY IAT E 34 1 904 FM 3 Hold down the FUNC key and press the SCAN key for 2 seconds or longer E UH AC mI HALAL FM EE ATTH e S meter sensitivity is set to low and the attenuator function is set 4 Press the V M key to return to displaying the bug frequency 5 To return to VFO press the dial knob or V M key Tips In step 3 the beep tone is changed as follows Slow pitch beep Weak signal Middle pitch beep Medium strength signal Fast pitch beep Strong signal 49 i ADVANCED OPERATION Resetting System System Reset System Reset initialises all settings except for the normal memory and skip memory 7 Turn the power off 2 Hold down the FUNC and MONI key and turn the power on 3 Confirm that SYSRST is blinking CK ve coe Fy 4 FV 1 4 To reset the system press and hold the dial knob for 2 seconds or longer e System Reset can be cancelled by pressing the V M key and VFO will then be displayed 50 Resetting All Contents All Reset All Reset initialises all of the AR mini s contents 7 Turn the power off 2 Hold down the FUNC MONI key and dial knob and turn the power on 3 Confirm that ALLRST is blinking ra LIL LLED o za 4 To reset all co
52. ng tone frequency 46 Reversed tone squelch function 47 Using DGS nesaenesiaann tania 47 Using the voice inverter suse 48 Using the attenuator eee 48 Using key loksista 48 Searching bug frequencies 49 Using the bug detector function 49 Resetting system system reset 50 Resetting all contents all reset 50 CHANGING SETTINGS cccseseens 51 Changing Steps sisisi eeeeeeeeeseeeeneeees 51 Changing fast StepS eee 51 Setting the lamp function ee 52 Setting the timer sssini 52 Setting the S meter sensitivity 53 Setting the S meter buzzer 4 54 Setting the resumption time 54 CONTENTS Setting the S arch ceccceseseeeseees 55 Setting the memory scan nsss 56 Setting the limit link search 57 Setting the memory for a memory DANK MINK SCAN ie ssteetetasiccveseiepectenens 58 Confirming limit search frequencies 59 Erasing all memory from a memory DANK eiiis essing anerian 59 Erasing VFO skip memory sses 60 Erasing the memory channel s skip Man Kiwis Aviaries 61 Cancelling muting during a scan 61 Antenna Selection eeeeeeeeeeeees 62 Using the earphone as an antenna 62 Automatically increasing the volume in PM cestetevisencs cortisone csvans eeneseeeataectecetine 63 Setting tone frequency eeeeees 63 Selecting reversed tone frequency 64 Selecting voice inver
53. ntents press and hold the dial knob for 2 seconds or longer e All Reset can be cancelled by pressing the V M key and VFO will then be displayed AR Mini CHANGING SETTINGS Changing Steps This setting is used when changing the step Initially a step is set automatically depending on each band 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 00 S 0i C TE vg Si S E R FM 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the desired step 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips A 9 kHz step can be set only in AM mode An 8 33 kHz step can be set in the air traffic control band AR Mini Changing Fast Steps This setting is used when changing the fast step The fast step is available by holding down the FUNC key and turning the dial knob 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 01 ee C C TETTI j Aa LLI FM 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the desired fast step e The fast step can be set as follows 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz and 100 MHz The default setting is 1 MHz 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key 51 i CHANGING SETTINGS Setting the Lamp Function This setting is used for s
54. number 09 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select BKLNK e ALL will be displayed initially S Hg DL H N IL LAIA LINA 5 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 11 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the pattern number 0 to 9 into which you want to set the memory banks to be linked memory bank number i TL Al Ly CL soe pattern number gt 7 Release the FUNC key 44 8 Turn the dial knob to select or deselect a memory bank e All memory banks are selected by default You need to deselect the banks you don t need to scan sr pI H WILE 407 6 ID A Q Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select another memory bank number to be linked 10 Release the FUNC key 11 Turn the dial knob to select or deselect a memory bank Sh 12 Press the dial knob 13 Press the V M key twice 14 Press the SCAN key to start scanning 15 Press the V M key to stop scanning AR Mini ADVANCED OPERATION Using Broadcast Facility This feature is used for easy tuning of various pre programmed broadcast bands e g AM amp FM radio stations and TV sound 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Hold down the FUNC key and press the A key to display the broadcast radio memory number 3 Press the A or W key to change the Broadcast Facility memory number 4 Turn the dial knob to
55. olding down the FUNC key to lock keys other than the PWR FUNC and MONI keys FUNC key e Press this key together with another key or dial knob to use the function operation 5 Antenna connector Fix the supplied antenna AR Mini 11 INTRODUCTION Description of LCD Liquid Crystal Display Main Display Frequency memory name setting number or the other various conditions are displayed BS ETAL Pw DW DCs oe 1 IVA INA IA I WW I i WANG SANT AMG SANE DANY NE WFMAM some at cae q This segment appears when PW This segment appears when the frequency in VFO is 1000 the Priority watch is active Mhiz or higher DW This segment appears when a Decimal point the 2VFO watch is active 75 50 25 This segment appears when DCS This segment appears when a 6 25 and 12 5 kHz step are Digital Code squelch is set set Repeater minus WFM FM AM FM Wide FM AM or AUTO appears in VFO TSQ This segment appears when Tone Squelch is set sandatitd i Signalmeter Q This segment appears when ATT This segment appears when the Scrambler function is the attenuator is set set Not available for the US This segment appears when domestic version a battery save is set Os This segment appears when Or This segment appears when the off timer or alarm is set the key lock is set PE This segment appears when ba the skipped frequency is set ca Low battery indicator to Search B This segment appears when the Bu
56. r 45 minutes time ALT 60M Sets the alarm for 60 minutes time OFT ALL off 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key AR Mini Setting the S meter Sensitivity This setting is used for reducing S meter sensitivity 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 04 iu g ul q C Ww lb 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set LOW s 04H ay il LI Natl IML 8 Wb amp S 04H regs L Li 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips This function is unavailable in AM and Wide FM This setting is useful when searching a bug frequency with the S meter buzzer function 53 CHANGING SETTINGS Setting the S meter Buzzer This setting is used for emitting a beep sound as the S meter s value 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 05 s 05 CW pH 17 a l AILIC 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set SMBUZ s 05 Met Lio P s ns TN WIT t t LAL 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips This setting is unavailable in AM and Wide FM This setting is useful when searching a bug frequency with the S meter sensitivity function 54
57. selection issue is important for someone who would perform sensitivity IP3 etc measurements If the setting is not changed to EXT test results would appear extremely bad on shortwave 62 Using the Earphone as an Antenna This setting uses the earphone as an antenna This setting is available for all bands on this receiver 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 18 S AB ls CICI InIT LIMAJIN 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set EARANT or EXT S J I 1m I l m Cveyr oni 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips Under these settings an earphone should always be connected to the receiver If no earphone is connected reception sensitivity will be reduced AR Mini i CHANGING SETTINGS Automatically Increasing the Volume in FM This setting is used for automatically increasing the volume to 6 dB in FM when a 12 5 kHz step is set 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 19 oO S _I H Il IT an l a ae l N E 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set ON S io 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or
58. ssing MONI key Refer to the tone squelch details on page 46 and the DCS explanation on page 72 e The reception mode will be changed with each press of the MODE key as follows AUTO gt FM gt WFM gt AM gt AUTO gt AR Mini 29 BASIC OPERATION Setting the AR mini The AR mini has the following settings for easy reception of desired frequencies VFO This is the default AR mini setting In this setting frequencies are set directly by turning the dial knob MEMORY Frequencies can be stored in the memory with specific names Recall the memory to receive the desired frequency PRESET Some frequencies can be stored as preset numbers You can receive the desired frequency via PRESET 1 To set MEMORY from VFO press the V M key 2 Press the V M key to return to VFO from MEMORY mes LI I I CIC TATATA ESRA AUALA WFM 30 3 To switch to PRESET from VFO hold down the FUNC key and press the A key e These settings are categorised as Broadcast Facility PRESET and VFO vt 1 LI IE IA I PRESET e Hold down the FUNC key and press the A key v m LJ LJ IE OITA LIC L Broadcast Facility e Hold down the FUNC key and press the A key v VFO Tips When there is no memory stored in step 1 a low pitch tone beep will be emitted AR Mini ADVANCED OPERATION Finding the Des
59. sy scan is active o This segment is appears when Set Number is selected to change the settings i PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Connect the Antenna 3 Confirm that the antenna is fixed to 1 Press the antenna firmly onto the 4 To remove the antenna twist the antenna connector antenna counterclockwise Note AR mini has a SMA antenna 2 Twist the antenna clockwise connector Never connect any other type antenna AR Mini 13 i PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Attach the Belt Clip Tie the Hand Strap 7 Insert the supplied screws through 7 Push the end of the hand strap the screw holes of the belt clip through the hand strap holder 2 Loop the other end through the end that has just been pushed through screws Note Do not use screws other than those supplied as the inside of the AR mini may be damaged or the unit could easily be dropped 14 AR Mini i PREPARATION AND BASIC USAGE Install the Supplied 5 Attach the battery lid Ni MH Batteries or AA 6 Lock the battery case lock Batteries 1 Unlock the battery case lock Battery case lock Note e Never use old batteries together with new batteries e Never use different types of battery together e When disposing of old batteries be sure to distinguish them from other waste products and observe any local rules regarding correct disposal 3 Confirm the positive and negativ
60. ter carriers 64 Automatically switching the display INTOFMAU OM ss A E EEE 65 Setting DCS codes eee 65 Setting the DCS code phases 66 Turning the beep Off eeeeeeeeeee 66 Changing the battery saving time 67 Displaying battery voltage 2 67 Charging the Ni MH battery 68 Revising step frequency ees 69 Shifting the microprocessor s clock MEQUGNCYssic 4 shack ceteris 69 APPENDIDX ccccessseeeessteeesseenensneeeenene 70 Broadcast facility frequencies 70 Bug frequencies ceccceseeeesseeneee 70 Preset memory frequencies 71 Shortwave broadcast station list 72 Tone frequency list CTCSS 73 DCS COdG lista eisers niasin 73 Search band memory list 74 2VFO watch memory list 74 Setting number list eee 75 TrOUDIESNOOTING eeeeeeeeeeeeeereeeeeees 78 Specifications iia cesses 79 AR Mini FOR SAFETY To ensure proper use of the receiver carefully read the For Safety section prior to use After you have read it keep this operating manual and the warranty handy in case you need them in the future Icon Labels A variety of icon labels are used in this operating manual to ensure safe use of the product to prevent injury to yourself and others and to prevent property damage Make sure you fully understand the meanings of the icon labels after reading this operating
61. terminals before charging the batteries If the terminals become dirty wipe them with a dry cloth AR Mini INTRODUCTION Contents List e Ni MH Batteries When unpacking the AR mini please check that the box contains the following items If you find any item s to be missing e AC Adapter AA mini please contact your dealer e AR mini Receiver e Hand Strap e Antenna Belt Clip hook with screws a R ke e Operating Manual INTRODUCTION Part Names and Functions AR INTRODUCTION Display 2 amp Up key e Press this key to increase the setting value Hold down this key to set the attenuator e Press this key while holding down the FUNC key to set the VFO Broadcast Facility or PRESET Hold down this key together with the FUNC key to store a priority channel for PRIORITY SCAN G V Down key Press this key to decrease the setting value Hold down this key to start the 2VFO watch e Press this key while holding down the FUNC key to start the Priority Scan Hold down this key together with the FUNC key to store a channel for the 2VFO watch 4 PWR key Press and hold this key to turn the power on or off External DC jack e Remove the external DC jack cover and insert the DC output plug of an AA mini or DC mini for power supply or charging 10 MODE key Press this key to switch betwee
62. the dial knob twice 2 To adjust the squelch slowly turn the dial knob clockwise 28 3 Stop the dial knob when no noise is emitted Cr ia AVL Li WFM e This position is called Threshold 4 Tocancel the squelch temporally press and hold the MONI key e The squelch will be cancelled while holding the MONI key Tips e The squelch level can be changed by turning the dial knob as follows Increase direction clockwise 00 gt 01 01 gt 02 02 gt 03 gt 03 gt 04 gt 04 gt 05 gt 05 gt 06 07 08 09 gt 10 Decrease direction anticlockwise I 2 OS 2 Ole gt a gt O13 gt OS gt 05 gt 04 gt 04 gt 03 gt 03 gt 02 O2 raO ile Oil ea OO Some displayed squelch values will not be changed but in reality the squelch level has changed When the squelch volume level is set at a high level it may become impossible to receive weak signals AR Mini BASIC OPERATION Changing the Mode Monitoring The AR mini is by default initially set to the Auto reception mode function This function changes the reception mode automatically depending on the band The reception mode can be changed manually 1 To monitor press the MONI key 1 To change the reception mode press the MODE key e Voice may be received with noise e Even if a tone squelch or DCS is set it can be cancelled by pre
63. the charger is used under abnormal conditions e g if it is emitting smoke or strange odors or noises In such cases immediately remove the AC adapter power plug from the outlet Make sure the charger stops emitting smoke then contact your dealer to have it repaired Never try to repair the equipment yourself it is dangerous to do so e f water enters the AR mini or AC adapter remove the AC adapter power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer Using the charger under such conditions may result in fire electric shock or damage to the equipment e f a foreign object enters the AR mini or AC adapter remove the AC adapter power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer Using the charger under such conditions may result in fire electric shock or damage to the equipment e f you drop or damage the AR mini or AC adapter be sure to remove the AC adapter power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer Using the charger under such conditions may result in fire electric shock or damage to the equipment Disassembly not allowed e Do not disassemble or modify the AR mini and AC adapter Doing so may result in a fire electric shock or damage to the equipment FOR SAFETY N WARNING N WARNING Disassembly not allowed e Do not disassemble the battery Doing so may cause the battery to leak heat up or burst Caution Do not throw used batteries
64. to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 14 E CUI vi aS Lo 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set CLEAR 4 Press the dial knob e The VFO skip memory will be erased e To cancel this procedure press the V M key to exit 5 Press the dial knob to return step 2 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips In step 3 CLEAR will not be displayed if there is no VFO skip memory stored AR Mini CHANGING SETTINGS Erasing the Memory Channel s Skip Mark This setting is used for erasing the skip mark of the memory channel The skip mark is stored to skip the marked channels in the scan function 7 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 15 TE S 15 ME L pir IIAN EL 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set CLEAR 515 ri cog Peo 4 Press the dial knob the LCD shows WAIT e After approx 25 seconds the LCD will show CLEAR At this time the skip memory will be erased 5 Press the dial knob to return step 2 6 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips In Step 3 CLEAR will not be displayed if there is no skip memory stored AR Mini Cancelling Muting during a Scan By default the voice is mut
65. turn step Tips When the link limit search is cancelled repeat steps 1 through 3 and select the link limit search number to be cancelled Then press the dial knob 57 i CHANGING SETTINGS Setting the Memory for a Memory Bank Link Scan This setting is used for setting memory banks that are linked for a scan 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 11 s T NA TIL l E r A A I L A 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the memory bank number to be linked 4 Press the dial knob e The bank link mark will be displayed sti WhAL AILA AVIV LL OM it 58 5 Press the dial knob to return to step 2 6 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips When the memory bank link is cancelled repeat steps 1 through 4 and select the memory bank number to be cancelled Erase bank link mark by pressing the dial knob AR Mini i CHANGING SETTINGS Confirming Limit Search Frequencies This setting is used for confirming the frequencies in a set limit search The upper frequency and lower frequency are displayed in alternation every second 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 12 3 Hold down the FUNC key and tur
66. uct s g7 _ 07 HHI l c L Setting the resumption time P 54 s OB COCO ty i 08 agrir ri Setting the search P 55 sg MoC TINI j 09 ALUN Setting the memory scan P 56 s 0 CILI I L ee 10 ae ne LM Setting the limit link search P 57 AR Mini 75 APPENDIX Sang Initial Display Function Page 5S ll 11 M TILJ tw Setting the memory for a memory bank link P 58 i T LI scan f PAS 12 a i H ML NA Confirming limit search frequencies P 59 8s if 13 HHN Hi Erasing all memory from a memory bank P 59 7AM s 5 Foo a 14 L H H l i Erasing VFO skip memory P 60 s 75 15 M L H L Erasing the memory channel s skip mark P 61 an oe 16 E mM IITE Cancelling muting during a scan P 61 17 aA HN T Antenna selection P 62 s iB 18 L HE HN i Using the earphone as an antenna P 62 5 AI See 19 HI i iv fy Increasing the volume automatically in FM P 63 s eu 20 T Cf Setting the tone frequency P 63 a es 21 LaL y i L N Selecting reversed tone frequency P 64 22 This setting is unavailable for this Z product 76 AR Min APPENDIX Sening Initial Display Function Page gg 23 Cr TI n T Selecting Voice Inverter Carriers P 64 SQL tah Not available for US domestic version
67. ue is set too large Set the squelch to Threshold Tone squelch frequency is different Set the tone squelch correctly DCS code is different Set the code correctly Audio is distorted A frequency is not tuned Tune the frequency correctly The reception mode is different Set the reception mode Noise is emitted Squelch value is set too small Set the squelch to Threshold Search is not started Squelch value is set too small Set the squelch to Threshold Specific frequency is skipped Search skip is set Cancel the search skip Scan is not started Squelch value is set too small Set the squelch to Threshold Keys do not respond Key lock function is set Cancel key lock function 78 APPENDIX Specifications FREQUGN CY RANGC esaeseiccsecesvessccpseawtedeceecsanareduetteneutie denier couacr 100 kHz 1299 995 MHz Circuit typearre nia es a AM FM Triple conversion super heterodyne WFM double conversion super heterodyne Receiving MODES reinen Sola ey evel ieee cen ee ga deed een a aE aa es AM WFM NFM IF bandwidth 5g sac avescandedecaceeacesen dered aeaa repairan AM NFM 15 kHz WFN 220 kHz Memory channels icecciicce ct acgeuietesttectatitiaseraaitaeane 1000 10 banks x 100 channels DCAM Speed i atic tinstetatensveseenseeeveauist deevadvivsdeslomaivessuiess aE aS 8 steps sec Select SCAM CHAMNEIS essan a an a
68. uu I Fl NIUA L AlL INA 8 Turn the dial knob to select or deselect the link number e A decimal point will be displayed when the link number is selected e Beware that by default all link numbers from OO to 22 are selected Unselect the numbers you don t need in your scan Q Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to select the next limit search number to be linked e Repeat steps 8 and 9 as many times as necessary 10 To return to VFO press the dial knob twice or V M key twice 11 Press the SCAN key to start a Limit Link Search 12 Press the V M key to stop the Limit Link Search 37 ADVANCED OPERATION Example The limit search memory 00 is set from 118 00 to 141 975 MHz The limit search memory 01 is set from 154 95 to 154 61 MHz When the memory 00 is linked to memory 01 the search range is set as follows pao 118 000 Search 141 975 Skip Skip 154 950 B teceeeee 154 610 38 MEMORY As many as 1000 frequencies can be stored in the memory Memory data is banked in blocks of 100 Memory can be stored according to memory name tone squelch or other statuses The memory is used for memory scan Tips Some shortwave broadcast station frequencies are memorised refer to page 72 for details AR Mini i ADVANCED OPERATION Storing a Frequency in Memory 1 Confirm that VFO is set 2 Turn the dial knob to set t
69. y 68 5 To charge the battery turn the power off by pressing the PWR key for 2 seconds or longer 6 e CHARG will be displayed and iA will blink Connect the AC adapter AA mini or DC adapter DC mini e Refer to page 16 21 to connect the AA mini or DC mini Note Disconnect the AA mini or DC mini after approximately 20 hours have passed Charging ends automatically after 24 hours in order to maintain safety In step 5 CHARG will be displayed even if no battery is installed Therefore you should confirm that the specific batteries are installed The AR mini may be turned on by inserting the AA mini or DC mini when no battery is installed or when the batteries are depleted This is not a malfunction AR Mini i CHANGING SETTINGS Revising Step Frequency This receiver can automatically revise step frequencies to match the channel plan This setting can also be used for cancelling any revisions 1 Hold down the FUNC key and press the dial knob to change the setting 2 Turn the dial knob to select setting number 32 44 3 Hold down the FUNC key and turn the dial knob to set OFF S gg InI Lue ey S 3e ICE II 4 To return to the original display press the dial knob or V M key Tips The step frequency is not revised automatically while this setting is set OFF except for the 6 25 Hz and 12 5 Hz

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