Audiovox GMRS672 User's Manual
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1. Up Channel Volume Button 10 In the standby mode pressing this button will increment the listening volume When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit s settings Down Channel Volume Button 11 In the standby mode pressing this button will decrement the listening volume When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit s settings MODE Button 9 This button is used to select various feature settings in the GMRS and FRS modes Operating Modes and Features GRMS FRS Operation Press and hold the Power On Off button for 2 seconds to turn on power Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes Select the desired channel with the Up 10 and Down 11 Buttons When receiving a call the RX icon appears to indicate an incoming call Press and hold the PTT button 3 to transmit then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly Release PTT Button 3 to receive Communication can only be accomplished when the channel of at least two parties are the same Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS FRS units both the transmit ting and receiving party must be on the same frequency The GMRS672 has 22 channels frequencies indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel Channels 1 through 7 are the shared GMRS FRS channels Channels 8 14 are FRS only channels while chan nels 15 22 are assigned GMRS only channels Communication wit2. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION General Mobile Radio Service GMRS Model GMRS672 Owner s Manual E EA For Customer Service Visit Our Website At www audiovox com Product Information Photos FAQ s Owner s Manuals 128 8033 Model GMRS672 DISPLAY 1 Busy Indicator This icon appears when the unit is receiving a transmission 2 Transmit Indicator Icon appears when the unit is in the transmit mode PTT button activated or VOX mode active 3 Large Segment Display Indicates the channel number in use 4 Battery Level Indicator Icon indicates the battery charge level 5 Roger Beep Tone Indicator This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is on and disapppears when the tone is not in use 6 Voice Activated Transmission VOX Indicator This function allows hands free conversation The icon appears when the VOX mode is activated 7 Scan Indicator This function allows the user to scan a channel every 0 5 second to search for a valid signal Equipment and Accessories Supplied i Radio 2 GMRS672 2 Owner s Manual 1 128 8033 3 Detachable Carry Clip GMRS6BCLIP A CAUTION SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless hand held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter When the PTT button is pushed or the VOX mode is enabled it sends out radio frequency RF signals The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50 In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commissions
3. FCC adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand held wireless devices Important To maintain compliance with the FCC s RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter at least 1 inch 2 5 centimeters from your face and speak in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory use only the Audiovox supplied carry clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch 2 5 centimeters from your body when transmitting Use only the supplied antenna Do not use your transceiver with a damaged antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations Performance Your transceiver will only achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transceivers across open and flat areas or between elevated points Normally occurring environmental factors such as buildings trees terrain and weather or interference from other radio or electrical equipment may have adverse effects on the transceiver s effective range These are not indicative of a fault condition Avoid placing the GMRS672 radio transceiver for prolonged periods of time in direct sunlight or temperatures below 4 F 20 C or above 140 F 60 C Powering the transceiver Your GMRS672 radio transceiver operates on three AAA Alkaline batteries Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performa
4. L THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER CHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state AUDIOVOX CORPORATION 150 MARCUS BLVD HAUPPAUGE NEW YORK 11788 1 800 290 6650 128 5385C
5. at the transmission has been terminated intentionally To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone From GMRS FRS standby mode press the MODE Button 2 times until the flashing Roger Beep icon appears with on or oF Press the Up or Down Button to select the tone on or off as desired When enabled the tone icon appears steady on the display Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection Battery Alert When the battery icon _ blinks on off at 7 second intervals as shown on the LCD panel recharge or install fresh batteries NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 The 22 channels of the GMRS672 are shared on a take turns basis This means other groups may be talking on any of the chan nels A common code of ethics courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected 2 The GMRS672 has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field To avoid interference it is recommended that you do not use the units closer than 5 feet apart 3 For best transmission results always keep your mouth about 2 3 inches from the microphone 5 and speak slowly in a normal voice 4 To increase battery life use the SCAN feature sparingly This feature will reduce operating time considerably 11 This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America Use in other countries may be p
6. board aircraft when requested to do so Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle s air bag If the air bag deploys it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury 12 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products AUDIOVOX CORPORATION the Company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof under normal use and conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase such defect s will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product at the Company s option without charge for parts and repair labor To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g dated bill of sale specification of defect s transportation prepaid to the warranty center at the address shown below The Company disclaims liability for communications range of this product This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishan dling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHAL
7. h Audiovox GMRS FRS and compatible units is possible on these 22 chan nels To change the channel From GMRS FRS standby mode press the MODE button 9 once the channel number flashes Press the Up Button 10 briefly to move to the next higher main chan nel number Press the Down Button 11 briefly to move to the next lower main channel number Troubleshooting Possible cause No transmission f Weak batteries Replace batteries while pressing Incorrect battery polarity Install the batteries using the PTT Button the directions for correct battery installation Weak batteries Channel not set the same as target transceiver Weak or no signal received Replace batteries Adjust the transceiver s settings to match those settings of the target transceiver Increase volume level Release PTT Button Volume level too low PTT Button inadvertently depressed Excessive radio interference on a particular channel Obstruction of radio signal Change to a different channel Avoid operating in or near large buildings or vehicles Batteries extremely Replace batteries discharged Interference from Turn the devices off or move electronic devices such farther away from them as computers or TVs Unit beeps but will not function when turned on Reception of unwanted signals 13 VOX Selection Mode This option enables you to have hands free conversation When using the internal microphone speake
8. nce than rechargeable batteries Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries should be recharged in the radio transceiver using the charging accessories This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS672 Battery charging time is typically 16 20 hours for full charge Installing the batteries Press down with the thumb at the embossed arrow slide the battery cover down and lift it away from the compartment Insert three AAA batteries alternate positive ends toward the top of the transceiver starting left to right RELEASE ia COVER ARROW BELT CLIP POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINALS COVER 1 Using thumb 2 Then lift cover at 3 Insert three AAA batteries positive end toward the top begining at left side and alternating positive terminals as shown bottom to open Remove cover press down on battery cover at arrow and slide cover down to open WARNINGS Battery Care Never attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries as batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage to the product Battery Disposal In general if handled improperly batteries pose a risk of fire or burns Do not disassemble crush puncture short external contacts or dispose of the batteries in fire or water Dispose of the batteries in a environmentally safe manner and recycle whenever possible FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors diodes or other parts of a unique nature with pa
9. powered on press the Up Channel Volume button A to increase volume and the Down Channel Volume button W to decrease volume The display will indicate the current volume level UL followed by the number 1 7 Model GMRS672 FCC License Required 1 Battery Cover 2 Detachable Carry Clip 3 Push To Talk PTT and Func tion Confirmation Button 4 Antenna 5 Built in Microphone 6 Power On Off and SCAN Button 7 Built in Speaker 8 Liquid Crystal Display LCD 9 MODE VOX Button 10 Up Channel Volume Button 11 Down Channel Volume Button Push To Talk PTT Button 3 Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same channel as yours Hold the transceiver approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you speak into the built in microphone 5 After you have finished speaking release the PTT Button to allow reception of incoming signals It is not possible to transmit and receive at the same time Whenever the button is pressed the transmit signal icon TX will appear in the upper left corner of the display Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode When receiving an incoming signal the RX icon will appear The PTT Button can also be used as a two way call ringer Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel The transmit icon TX will be displayed for 3 seconds and then disappear
10. r your voice or the signal is detected and the radio transmits and receives automatically Your voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT buttton To set the radio for VOX operation From GMRS FRS standby mode press and hold the MODE button for 2 seconds or until the VOX icon appears on the display To terminate VOX operation press and hold the MODE button for at least 2 seconds the VOX indication will disappear Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals While scanning you can transmit and receive When a signal is received the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode approxi mately 5 seconds after reception is terminated NOTE While the scan function is active the MODE VOX button will be inoperative The scan mode will reduce the overall battery life since the battery save function is overridden To enable the channel scan mode From GMRS FRS standby mode momentarily press the Power S Button SCAN will appear on the LCD display The radio will display each channel 1 22 in ascending order as the scan mode operates to find an active main channel If the unit doesn t find any signals and you want to transmit press the PTT button to return to home channel operation The transceiver will automatically resume scanning approximately 5 seconds after the communication is completed If there is no ac
11. rohibited or restricted by local regulation Please check with the local regulating agency be fore using this device outside the United States of America Main Channel Frequencies Pe eens coe rows oom fomores wares e oms wooo flee wee wfowe oom fe fms wae a fons soo ee ZROCNEE NOTE Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only 15 Warning Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods This will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extremes of temperature Do not use this device in or near a mining facility which uses remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled Blasting Area Premature or accidental detonation may result Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this transceiver Its output is designed to meet the legal limits set by the FCC Do not use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of radios or cellular telephones Facilities such as hospitals may use equip ment that is sensitive to RF energy Turn your transceiver off on
12. rts other than those recommended by the manufacturer may cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE 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 GMRS LICENSE USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCG GMRS LICENSE AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATAIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FORA GMRS SYSTEM LICENSE YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC FCC FORM 159 AND FCC FORM 605 MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F YOU CAN FIND THE FORMS ONLINE AT HTTP WWW FCC GOV FORMPAGE HTML OR CALL 1 800 418 3676 3 GMRS672 OPERATIONAL MODES alia Short Press a 22 on or oF Long Press On Off NOTE Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed op erating instructions for each mode Controls Power On Off SCAN Button 6 Press and hold the PWR on off button for at least 2 seconds You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on To turn the unit off press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds When the unit is powered on press this button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode the scan icon SCAN will appear when enabled Adjusting the Volume 10 11 With the unit
13. tivity and you want to leave the scan mode press the S button momentarily and the unit will return to normal operation the SCAN icon will disappear from the LCD display 10 Technical Specifications General Frequency Range Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios Channels 8 through 14 are Refer to frequency chart on next page FRS only Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only Refer to frequency chart on next page 12 5kHz 1 96 W x3 31 H x1 10 D 49 8 mm x 84 0 mm x 28 0 mm Channel Spacing Dimensions W x H x D Without Antenna Power Supply Power Source Operating Time Transmit Receive Standby 5 5 90 ratio Based on alkaline batteries Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion Transmitter RF Output Power Maximum Deviation Modulation Distortion Alkaline Batteries AAA 3 4 5 VDC 30 hours gt 119 dBm gt 0 25 Watt maximum 8 Ohm lt 5 1 kHz 70 0 5 Watt maximum 2 5 kHz lt 5 1 kHz 70 14 Button Beep Key Tone This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed Power On Off SCAN Button Up Down But tons and MODE Button This feature is always on Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released and the tone is enabled This tone alerts the re ceiving party th
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