Motorola MJ270R Two-Way Radio User Manual
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1. Push to Talk LED Indicator Flashlight Button Accessory Jack Microphone D Call Tone GO Scroll Weather Mini USB Charging Port Display Screen Guide Flashlight LED Numbers for Channel Call Tone H f Numbers for Codes 10 q ot Lp ivox gap Battery Meter Scan T Channel Power Indicator see Menu Options J Call Tone Keypad Tone 3 QO Weather Alert Lock iVOX Hands Free Use Without Talk Confirmation Accessories Tone Roger Beep QT Noise Filtering VOX Hands Free Use ecient i With Accessories ON On or eac feature Getting Started Installing the Batteries Each radio can use either 1 NIMH rechargeable battery pack or 3 AA alkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are low Installing NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack Optional Accessory 1 Turn the radio off 2 With the back of the radio facing you lift the battery cover latch up and remove the cover 3 Remove the NiMH battery pack from the clear plastic bag Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack 4 Insert the NiMH battery pack with the diagram facing you 5 Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure Installing the Three AA Alkaline Batteries 1 Turn the radio off 2 With the back of the radio facing you lift the battery cover latch up and remove the cover 3 Insert the three AA alkaline batteries with and polarity2. Off 1 To turn weather reception on press and hold for 3 seconds 2 To turn off press or turn the radio off and then back on Setting the Weather Channel Your radio receives weather frequencies 1 After turning weather reception on press The current channel flashes 2 Press or to select the appropriate channel with good reception in your area 3 Press to save the weather channel setting Setting the Weather Alert Your radio can be set to respond to NOAA Weather Radio emergency messages A special alarm tone sounds an alert and turns on the weather receiver to give you immediate weather and emergency information 1 After turning weather reception on press twice On Off displays 2 Press or to select On Off If you activate Weather Alert and return to two way mode CQ will display 3 Press to save the Weather Alert setting 4 Press to return to two way mode As with two way radio reception weather channel reception depends on how close you are to a transmitter and whether you are indoors or outdoors Because weather channels are transmitted without codes they may contain static or noise Weather Alert will not function while actively transmitting or receiving in two way mode Weather Channels and Frequencies Weather Weather Channel Channel we ame Channels and Frequencies fs sms e forsan e eo od af nar afr smc a 1 FRS 67 5875 MHz FRS 20 4
3. as shown inside 4 Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure Radio Battery Meter The radio battery icon shows the battery charge level from full z t0 empty When the radio has one segment left the radio chirps periodically or after releasing Low Battery Alert Removing the NiMH Battery Pack Optional Accessory 1 Turn the radio off 2 With the back of the radio facing you lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover 3 Remove the NiMH battery pack by pulling the ribbon attached to the radio 4 Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure Removing the Three AA Batteries 1 Turn the radio off 2 With the back of the radio facing you lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover 3 Gently remove each alkaline battery by easing each battery out individually 4 Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure Notes e Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries e Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio Using the Battery Charger Optional Accessory The battery charger provides drop in charging convenience for NiMH batteries and can be placed on any flat surface such as a desk or workbench Charge the NiMH battery overnight at l
4. scan list In Advanced Scan the detected code will only be used for one transmission You must note the code exit scan and set that detected code on that channel to permanently use the detected code Weather Receiver Your radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Weather Radio and Environment Canada Weatheradio You can listen to a weather channel see Weather Channels and Frequencies table below or set your radio to alert you to emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts When you listen to a weather channel you cannot use your radio in scan mode or for two way communications Both NOAA and Environment Canada have transmitters located throughout the United States and Canada respectively These transmitters broadcast watches forecasts and other information 24 hours a day Note NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to cover specific areas and service may be limited Please check with your local weather office for frequency and details or visit www weather gov nwr in the US or www msc ec gc ca msb weatheradio in Canada to view the appropriate transmitter for your area The use of the NOAA logo does not provide an endorsement or implied endorsement by NOAA s National Weather Service nor does the use of the Weatheradio logo provide an endorsement or implied endorsement by Environment Canada Turning Weather Channel Reception On and
5. 62 6750 MHz GMRS 67 6125 MHz FRS 2 462 7000 MHz GMRS RS 4 4 4 1 Consumer Two Way Radio Products and Accessories purchased in the United States or Canada What Does this Warranty Cover Subject to the exclusions contained to the right Giant International Ltd warrants the Motorola branded consumer two way radios that operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service that it manufactures Products the Motorola branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products that it manufactures Accessories to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period s outlined below This limited warranty is a consumer s exclusive remedy and applies as follows to new Motorola branded Products and Accessories manufactured by Giant International Ltd and purchased by consumers in the United States or Canada which are accompanied by this written warranty Patent and Copyright Information Manufactured distributed or sold by Giant International Ltd official licensee for this product Motorola the Stylized M Logo and other Motorola trademarks and trade dress are owned by Motorola Inc and are used under license from Motorola Inc MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent amp Trademark Office All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Motorola Inc 2009 All rights reserved Please contact cu
6. General Mobile Radio Service GMRS frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission FCC The FCC requires that all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment To obtain the FCC forms please visit the FCC s Web site at wireless fcc gov uls index htm job home to source form 605 and 159 which includes all the instructions you will need If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed or if you have questions please use the following contact information For mail service Call the FCC Forms Hotline For a fax Contact the If you have questions about Fax 0n Demand the FCC License system Call the FCC 1 202 418 0177 1 800 418 FORM 1 888 CALL FCC 3676 225 5322 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made To comply with FCC requirements transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services Replacement of any transmitter component crystal semiconductor etc not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules Control Buttons Volume Emergency Alert
7. MOTOROLA TALKABOUT Two Way Radio User s Guide KEM PK14190 74 MJ Series For More Information For further information you may call Motorola at 1 800 638 5119 U S and Canada or e mail us at giantintI callcenter com or visit us on the Internet at www motorola com Safety and General Information Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Radio The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information in user guides published prior to December 1 2002 Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population uncontrolled environment exposure limits always adhere to the following procedure e Transmit no more than 50 of the time e To receive calls release the PTT button e To transmit talk press the Push to Talk PTT button Transmitting 50 of the time or less is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting in terms of measuring standards compliance Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola two way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines e United States Federal Communications Commission Code of Federal Regulations 47CFR part 2 sub part J e American National Standards Institute ANSI Institute of Electrical and Electro
8. TIONAL LTD BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY OR FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF INFORMATION OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the length of an implied warranty 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 that vary from state to state or from one jurisdiction to another MJ Series
9. begin to scroll through the channels No Interference Eliminator Codes will filter what is heard 3 When the radio detects channel activity with ANY code or NO code it stops scrolling and you can hear the transmission Any Interference Eliminator Code that may be in use by that party will be detected and displayed 4 To respond and talk to the person transmitting press within five seconds of the end of the transmission The radio will transmit using the newly detected Interference Eliminator Code 5 The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five seconds after the end of any received activity 6 To stop scanning briefly press the key Scanning Notes 1 If you press while the radio is scrolling through inactive channels the transmission will be on the home channel Scanning will resume five seconds after the end of your transmission You may press the key to stop scanning at any time 2 Ifthe radio stops on an undesired transmission you may immediately resume the scan by briefly pressing or 3 Ifthe radio repeatedly stops on an undesired transmission you may temporarily remove that channel from the scan list by pressing and holding or for three seconds You may remove more than one channel in this way 4 To restore the removed channel s to the scan list turn the radio off and then back on or exit and re enter the scanning mode by pressing You cannot remove the home channel from the
10. d Accessories Defects or damage that result from the use of Non Motorola branded or certified Products Accessories or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage Unauthorized Service or Modification Defects or damages resulting from service testing adjustment installation maintenance alteration or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola Giant International Ltd or its authorized service centers are excluded from coverage Altered Products Products or Accessories with a serial numbers or date tags that have been removed altered or obliterated b broken seals or that show evidence of tampering c mismatched board serial numbers or d nonconforming or non Motorola branded housings or parts are excluded from coverage Communication Services Defects damages or the failure of Products or Accessories due to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products or Accessories is excluded from coverage What Other Limitations Are There ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OTHERWISE THE REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OF IMPLIED IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA OR GIANT INTERNA
11. duct with which they are used You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products or Accessories at your expense to a GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD Authorized Repair Center To obtain service you must include a a copy of your receipt bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase b a written description of the problem c the name of your service provider if applicable d the name and location of the installation facility if applicable and most importantly e your address and telephone number Exclusions Normal Wear and Tear Periodic maintenance repair and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage Batteries Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80 of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by this limited warranty Abuse amp Misuse Defects or damage that result from a improper operation storage misuse or abuse accident or neglect such as physical damage cracks scratches etc to the surface of the product resulting from misuse b contact with liquid water rain extreme humidity or heavy perspiration sand dirt or the like extreme heat or food c use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions or d other acts which are not the fault of Motorola or Giant International Ltd are excluded from coverage Use of Non Motorola branded Products an
12. east 16 hours before using it for the first time After the initial charge an empty battery is fully charged within 14 hours 1 Follow the steps above to install a NiMH Battery Pack 2 Plug the AC power supply cord into the jack on the desk stand 3 Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet 4 With a radio facing forward slide it into one of the charging pockets 5 When charging in the battery charger the red light on the charger base will glow continuously Using the mini USB Charging Connector The mini USB charging connector is a handy port that allows you to conveniently charge your NiMH battery pack This is an alternative to charging your NiMH battery pack in the Battery Charger desk stand using the AC wall adaptor and especially useful when used while traveling Available mini USB charging options optional accessories 1 Wall travel charger 2 Vehicle charger 3 Mini USB computer cable If using a computer the computer must be turned on This and other accessories sold separately are available for your radio For more information visit our Web site at www motorola com or shop giantintl com 1 Plug your mini USB cable or charger into a power source as is appropriate for your accessory Plug the cable into the mini USB port on the bottom of your radio 3 An empty battery will be fully charged in 14 hours 4 The LED indicator light on the radio will glow to indicate that the battery is chargin
13. filtering On or Off 3 Press to confirm your selection or to continue set up To transmit to a radio that has Qz noise filtering turned on 1 Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the other radio 2 Press J to send a call tone This allows your voice to pass through the Qy noise filter on the receiving radio 3 Press and speak normally Note If you skip step 2 the beginning of your message may not be heard on the receiving radio For a 30 second period starting after the last transmission all transmissions received on the selected channel and code will pass through the Q noise filter Keypad Tones You may enable or disable the speaker key tones You will hear the key tone each time a button is pushed 1 Press until J appears The current setting On Off will flash 2 Press either or to turn On or Off 3 Press to confirm or to continue set up Note When the key tone feature is off the following are not disabled e Transmit timeout alert tone e Call tone e Low battery alert tone or e The transmitted talk confirmation tone Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone You can set your radio to transmit a unique tone when you finish transmitting It is like saying Roger or Over to let others know you are finished talking 1 With the radio on press until the appears The current setting On Off flashes 2 Press G or toturn On or Off 3 Press to set or to quit men
14. g Notes e The light will remain red after the NiMH battery pack is fully charged e When moving between hot and cold temperatures do not charge the NiMH battery pack until the battery temperature acclimates usually about 20 minutes e For optimal battery life remove the radio from the charger within 16 hours Do not store the radio while connected to the charger e Ifthe radio is kept on while charging the charging time will be extended e Even though the charger is connected you may not be able to transmit a message if the battery is completely empty gt Allow time for the battery to charge to 1 bar gt before attempting to transmit a message Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip 1 Attach belt clip to pocket or belt strap 2 Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio 3 Gently push until the clip clicks in place To Remove 1 Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to release the catch 2 Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio Turning your Radio On and Off Turn f clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the radio off 1 Inthe ON position the radio chirps and briefly shows all feature icons available on the radio 2 The display screen then shows the current channel code and all features that are enabled Setting the Volume Press and hold for three seconds while rotating until you reach a comfortable listening level 1 R
15. hile Driving Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in the area where you drive and always obey them If you do use your radio while driving please e Give full attention to driving and to the road e Use hands free operation if available e Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require The use of a two way radio while engaged in activities requiring concentration may cause distraction or otherwise impair your ability to safely participate in such activities Always use technology safely Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Air bags inflate with great force If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere Only radio types that are especially qualified should be used in such areas as Intrinsically Safe Do not remove install or charge batteries in such areas Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Note The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities area
16. ness for this product Use of non Motorola approved accessories may exceed FCC Health Canada RF exposure guidelines If you do not use one of the Motorola supplied or approved body worn accessories and are not using the radio held in the normal use position ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch 2 5 cm from your body when transmitting Data Operation If applicable when using any data feature of the radio with or without an accessory cable position the radio and its antenna at least one inch 2 5 cm from the body Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories visit our Web site at www motorola com Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility Note Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI if inadequately shielded designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility 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 IC Canada The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and or compatibility conflicts turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so Ho
17. ng basic and advanced to make your search more effective The basic scan mode uses the channel and code combinations for each of the 22 channels as you have set them or with the default code value of 1 The Advanced Scan mode will scan all channels for any and all codes detect any code in use and use that code value temporarily for that channel Priority is given to the home channel that is the channel and Interference Eliminator Code your radio is set to when you start the scan This means the initial channel and code setting is scanned more often than the other 21 channels and your radio will respond quickly to any activity occurring on the home channel as a priority To start Scanning 1 Briefly press the key The scan amp will appear in the display and the radio will begin to scroll through the channel and code combinations 2 When the radio detects channel activity matching the channel and code combination it stops scrolling and you can hear the transmission 3 To respond and talk to the person transmitting press within five seconds after the end of the transmission 4 The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five seconds after the end of any received activity 5 To stop scanning briefly press the key To start Advanced Scanning 1 Set the Interference Eliminator Code to zero or OFF 2 Briefly press the key The scan amp will appear in the display and the radio will
18. nic Engineers IEEE C95 1 1992 e Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE C95 1 1999 Edition e International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP 1998 e Ministry of Health Canada Safety Code 6 Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 KHz to 300 GHz 1999 e Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure Standard 2003 e ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No 303 of July 2 2002 Regulation of limitation of exposure to electrical magnetic and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300GHz To ensure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards always adhere to the following procedures Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is IN USE Holding the antenna affects its effective range Body Worn Operation To maintain compliances with FCC Health Canada RF exposure guidelines if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting always place the radio in a Motorola supplied or approved clip holder holster case or body har
19. otate clockwise to increase the volume 2 Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume Do not hold the radio close to your ear If the volume is set to an uncomfortable level it could hurt your ear Talking and Listening To communicate all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code 1 To talk press and hold 2 When you are finished talking release For maximum clarity hold the radio two to three inches away from your mouth and speak directly into the microphone Do not cover the microphone while talking Talk Range Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart Monitor Button Pressing and holding for three seconds allows you to listen to the volume level of the radio when you are not receiving This allows you to adjust the volume if necessary You can also press to check for activity on the current channel before you talk Push to Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press for 60 continuous seconds Selecting the Channel Your radio has 22 channels The channel is the frequency your radio uses to transmit Channels 8 14 are FRS 0 5 watt only and all other channels are GMRS See the Channels and Frequencies table on overleaf for details 1 With the radio on pre
20. out EM MJ and MR series radios are fully compatible with the Emergency Alert feature Radios other than EM MJ MR series can receive the emergency alert signal but will not respond with adjusted volume settings locked controls or a warbling alert tone Users of other radio models set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code will hear a steady tone for 8 seconds followed by the voice transmission for 22 seconds Warning The Emergency Alert feature should only be used in the event of an actual emergency Motorola is not responsible if there is no response to the emergency alert from the receiving group Built in Flashlight Press and hold the flashlight button to turn and keep the light on The switch functions as a momentary control for the light Note Turn off the flashlight when not in use to conserve battery power Keypad Lock To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings 1 Press 2 and hold until displays 2 When in lock mode you can turn the radio on and off adjust the volume receive transmit send a call tone and monitor channels All other functions are locked To unlock the radio press and hold until is no longer displayed Scanning Channels Use scan to search the 22 channels for transmissions from unknown parties to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels or to quickly find unused channels for your own use There is a priority feature and 2 modes of scanni
21. ower the volume before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear Continued on back MJ Series 4 To turn off simply remove accessory Note There is a short delay between the time you start talking and when the radio transmits There is a short delay before the transmission is completed Setting the Sensitivity Level When in VOX or iVOX Mode Adjusting the radio s sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick up soft voices 1 Press until VOX iVOX and the level setting 1 3 appear on the display 2 Press G or to select the sensitivity level 3 Press to set or to continue set up 3 High Sensitivity for quiet environments 2 Medium Sensitivity for most environments 1 Low Sensitivity for noisy environments Note When you connect a headset the radio is automatically set to the last chosen sensitivity level Qr Noise Filtering The Qy noise filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature This feature also filters out unwanted transmissions from other radios This is useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic such as amusement parks or ski resorts Note Qy noise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning To turn Q noise filtering on or off 1 Press until QT displays The current setting On Off will flash 2 Press or to turn noise
22. r the AC cord or plug provided with the unit If the plug will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician An improper condition can result in a risk of electric shock 4 To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger from the AC receptacle 5 To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning 6 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire electric shock or personal injury 7 Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on tripped over or subjected to damage or stress 8 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of a fire and or electric shock If an extension cord must be used make sure that e The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number size and shape as those on the plug of the charger e The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition e The extension cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet 9 The supply cord of the AC adaptor cannot be replaced If the cord is damaged call customer service at 1 800 638 5119 U S and Canada or e mail us at giantintI callcenter com FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on
23. s where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radios Obey all signs and instructions Operational Cautions Antennas Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin a minor burn can result Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material like jewelry keys or beaded chains touch exposed terminals The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit short circuit and become quite hot Exercise care in handling any charged battery particularly when placing it inside a pocket purse or other container with metal objects Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries Battery Charger Safety Instructions Save these Instructions 1 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow 2 Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow or has been dropped or damaged in any way 3 Never alte
24. spitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy Aircraft When instructed to do so turn off your radio when onboard an aircraft Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions Medical Devices Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches 15 cm be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of the U S Food and Drug Administration People with pacemakers should e ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches 15 cm from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON e Not carry the radio in the breast pocket e Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference e Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Medical Devices Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Medical Devices Other If you use any other personal medical device consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Safety and General Use W
25. ss z When the radio is on a 0 5 watt channel q displays When the radio is on a 1 5 watts channel displays The current channel flashes 2 Press or and select an unused or quiet channel 3 Press to save the channel setting or to continue set up Selecting the Interference Eliminator Code Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by blocking transmissions from unknown sources Your radio has 121 Interference Eliminator Codes Codes 1 38 are the standard analog codes that appear on other FRS GMRS radios Codes 39 121 are additional digital codes added for superior interference protection 0 is the off position no analog or digital codes are enabled To set the code for a channel 1 Press until the code starts to flash 2 Press or to select the code 3 Press to save the code setting or to continue set up You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure An extended press of or allows you to scroll through the Interference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want Note You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a radio that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes Select 0 for no tone no code and OFF will flash on your radio s display Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can aler
26. stomer service at 1 800 638 5119 or e mail us at giantintl callcenter com for questions comments warranty support or service related to this product Products Covered Length of Coverage One 1 year from the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product unless otherwise provided for below Products and Accessories as defined above unless otherwise provided for below Ninety 90 days from the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product Consumer Two Way Radio 1 Accessories Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Replaced The balance of the original warranty or for ninety 90 days from the date returned to the consumer whichever is longer Who is covered This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser and is not transferable What will GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD do GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD at its option will at no charge repair replace or refund the purchase price of any Products or Accessories that does not conform to this warranty We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned refurbished pre owned or new Products Accessories or parts How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information To obtain service or information please call USA Two Way Radios Canada Two Way Radios 1 800 638 5119 1 800 638 5119 giantintl callcenter com giantintl callcenter com For Accessories please call the telephone number designated above for the pro
27. t them that you want to talk You have 10 call tones from which to choose To set a call tone 1 With the radio on press three times until the current call tone setting 0 10 flashes and J appears 2 Press or to change and hear the call tone 3 Press to set the new call tone or to continue set up To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your radio press D Note Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature Hands Free Use Without Accessories iVox You can use the iVOX feature to transmit hands free without the need for any headset accessories Once iVOX is turned on the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak into the internal microphone 1 Press until ivox appears on the display The current setting On Off will flash 2 Press G or to select On or Off 3 Press to set or to continue set up Hands Free Use With Accessories VOX You can transmit hands free more reliably with the use of optional headset accessories Once VOX is turned on the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak Many accessories sold separately are available for your radio For more information visit our Web site at www motorola com or shop giantintl com 1 Turn the radio off and plug the VOX accessory into the accessory port 2 Turn the radio on VOX shows on the display 3 Adjust the volume appropriately by rotating 2 L
28. u mode Special Features Emergency Alert Mode The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in your group of your need for urgent help MJ series radios will operate in an automatic hands free emergency control mode for a total of 30 seconds after activating the Emergency Alert MJ series radios in your group will automatically advance the speaker volume to the maximum setting and sound a warbling alert tone for 8 seconds The alert tone is emitted from your own radio speaker and the receiving radios in your group After the 8 second alert any spoken words or incidental sounds at your end will be transmitted to the group for 22 seconds For the 30 second duration of Emergency Alert mode MJ series radio controls and buttons will be locked to maximize reception of the emergency message 1 Press and hold the Emergency Alert button for 3 seconds 2 Release the button after the LED Indicator glows red and the alert tone begins to sound There is no need to continue to hold the Emergency Alert button or use PTT for your message to be transmitted 3 After the alert tone ends you may speak into the microphone Your voice or incidental sounds will be transmitted The LED indicator will continue to glow for the duration of the 22 second period 4 After 30 seconds your radio speaker will emit a Talk Confimation Tone and the LED Indicator will extinguish Operation then returns to normal two way mode Note All Motorola Talkab
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