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Audiovox FR-314 Two-Way Radio User Manual

1. it to operate hands free The voice activation circuitry will activate the transmitter as if the PTT button were pressed whenever its microphone detects the users voice This feature is particularly useful when using an external microphone To activate the Vox mode press the function button three times or until the vox icon flashes on the LCD The transceiver will show the current status with the words on or off Use the up or down buttons to select the vox mode on or off After adjustment the FR 314 will return to the standby state if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds or if the call or PTT buttons are pressed If vox operation has been selected the vox icon will display on the LCD Voice Activation Icon Adjusting the Vox Trigger Level Whenever the Vox mode is selected it is necessary to adjust its sensitivity setting There are four available adjustment levels When using the vox feature in areas where there is a lot of background noise choose setting number 1 To avoid inadvertent transmissions in quiet areas choose setting number 4 To adjust the vox sensitivity level press the function button four times or until SE LX displays on the LCD The vox mode must be already activated or the transceiver will not display the adjustment screen The level may be adjusted by using the up or down buttons The FR 314 will return to the standby state if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds or if the call or PTT buttons
2. 1 800 645 4994 2 ra N D 2 wn O Model FR 314 Two Way Family Radio AUDIOVOX A AUDIOVOX CORPORATION CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR 314 FAMILY RADIO It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way radios available BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR 314 FAMILY RADIO READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors diodes or other parts of a unique nature with parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer may cause a violation of the technical regu lations of Part 15 of FCC Rules Mi FEATURES Selectable Transmission Power Output Level Electroluminescent Illuminated Display Received Signal Strength Indicator 38 Privacy Codes 14 Channels Remote Monitor Mode Internal Voice Activation Circuitry 7 Call Tones Adjustable Squelch Mi PERFORMANCE Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transciever s in a flat open area with no trees or buildings obstructing its signal Range may be up to two miles under such conditions Obstacles such as buildings trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver s effective range Mi BATTERY INSTALLATION Your FR 314 may be powered by the BAT 314 rechargeable bat tery pack or three alkaline AA cells Alkaline batteries will pro vide the best performance from your transceiver Remove the battery cover by rotating and removi
3. 11 97 4 30 186 2 12 100 0 31 192 8 13 103 5 32 203 5 14 107 2 33 210 7 15 110 9 34 218 1 16 114 8 35 225 7 17 118 8 36 233 6 18 123 0 37 241 8 19 127 3 38 250 3 Channel Frequencies Channel MHz Channel MHz 1 462 5625 8 467 5625 2 462 5875 9 467 5875 3 462 6125 10 467 6125 4 462 6375 11 467 6375 5 462 6625 12 467 6625 6 462 6875 13 467 6875 7 462 7125 14 467 7125 q 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY 7 Applies to Audiovox Family Radio 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 mishandling misuse neglect accident or by removal or deface ment of the fact
4. 14 will return to the standby state if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds or if the call or PTT buttons are pressed Beep Tone Indicator Keypad Lock To prevent the transceiver s settings from being inadvertently changed the keypad can be locked When the keypad is locked only the volume is adjustable the other functions can be viewed but not changed This is useful when the FR 314 is being used by small children or when the unit is kept in a pocket A key icon will be shown on the display whenever the keypad is locked To lock or unlock the keypad press and hold the func tion button for 2 seconds Keypad Lock Icon pe oom AI eB tp Uf i BE WARNING Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods of time This will eliminate the possibility of battery acid leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver Avoid exposing the unit 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 trans
5. R 314 turned off While pressing and holding the function button and the up or down button turn the unit on The display will show 59 and the current squelch level will flash on the LCD Use the up or down buttons to adjust the level The FR 314 will return to the standby state if no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds or if the call or PTT buttons are pressed f Jenom Using the Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System CTCSS Privacy Codes This feature allows you to ignore transmissions from other trans ceivers that are using the same channel One of 38 privacy codes may be selected The same code must also be selected on those transceivers which you desire to communicate with When in use the transciever will play only strong signals from other FRS units set to the same code number Keep in mind however that this feature does not prevent others from listening to your transmissions To activate or deactivate the CTCSS mode press and hold the call button for 2 seconds this will toggle the mode on or off Upon acti vation the current privacy code number will be displayed to the right of the current channel number on the LCD and will flash for 5 sec onds to allow its adjustment If no CTCSS number is displayed this indicates that the system is off To select a CTCSS code number activate the system as described above and use the up or down keys to adjust the code number If the CTCSS mode was already active a momenta
6. acing the area to be monitored Maoron Using the Monitor feature Continued It is now possible for an FR 314 to receive sounds transmitted by the remote FR 314 in monitor mode at any time Pressing and holding the PTT button then momentarily pressing and releasing the monitor button on the second FR 314 will initiate an 8 second transmission from the remote transceiver The monitor icon will flash to confirm that a listen in request was sent to the remote receiver The following 8 second transmission can be used to check the radio link between the two transceivers by observing the received signal strength indicator on the left of the display This allows a user to move from location to location and have confidence that he or she is within range of the remote transmitter To listen in Press Momentarily and hold the PTT press and button release the Monitor button Button Conformation Tones The transceiver can be set to confirm each press of the function call up or down buttons with a beep tone or if the user prefers these confirmation tones can be turned off Whenever the tones are on the letter B inside the speaker icon will be shown on the display To turn the beep tones on or off press the function button five times or until the speaker icon flashes on the LCD The transceiver will show the current status with the words on or off Use the up or down buttons to change the setting The FR 3
7. are pressed Vox Sensitivity Level Using the Monitor feature The FR 314 has a unique feature which allows a pair of units to operate as a remote monitoring system A single unit to be placed in an area and transmit sounds from that area to a second FR 314 transceiver The monitor feature allows the user of the second transceiver to check the status of the radio link between the two transceivers and periodically listen in on the remote transceiver This is particularly useful as a baby monitor To use a pair of FR 314 transceivers in the monitor mode they must both have the CTCSS mode activated and be set to the same Channel and CTCSS code For the remote transceiver activate and adjust the vox mode as described earlier Then press the function button 5 times or until the monitor icon flashes on the LCD The transceiver will show the current status with the words on or off Use the up or down buttons to change the setting After adjustment the FR 314 will return to the standby state if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds or if the call or PTT buttons are pressed If vox operation has been selected the vox icon will display on the LCD Remember to reduce the volume setting of the remote transceiver if itis to be used as a baby monitor If the transceiver will be used to monitor an area for longer than 30 minutes make sure that the shut off timer is not active Place the remote transceiver on its base with the front f
8. ceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of radios or cellular telephones Facilities such as hospitals may use equipment that is sensitive to RF energy Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so Do not place your transceiver in front of a vehicle s air bag If the air bag deploys it could propel the transceiver like a projectile This transceiver complies with F C C Regulations for use in the United States Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted by local regulation Please check with the local regulating agency before using this device outside of the United States Mi SPECIFICATIONS General Channels Frequency range CTCSS codes Modulation Type Operating Temperature Range Standby time Alkaline Power Supply Receiver Sensitivity at 12 dB Sinad Selectivity Transmitter High Power RF Output Low Power RF Output Maximum Deviation 14 See Chart on p 30 38 FM 2 5 kHz 14 140 F gt 60 Hours 3 4 5 VDC 25 Microvolts 45 dB 500 milliwatts 200 milliwatts 2 5 kHz These specifications are subject to change without notice They represent typical values individual units may vary Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies CTCSS Freq Hz CTCSS Freq Hz 1 67 0 20 131 8 2 71 9 21 136 5 3 74 4 22 141 3 4 77 0 23 146 2 5 79 7 24 151 4 6 82 5 25 156 7 7 85 4 26 162 2 8 88 5 27 167 9 9 91 5 28 173 8 10 94 8 29 179 9
9. eaker Microphone Push to Talk button 11 LCD DISPLAY 12 13 14 15 6 7 8 9 10 OONOABRWNDN High power transmission icon Receive icon Transmit icon Keypad lock icon Battery save icon Voice activation icon Monitor icon Speaker icon Beep tone indicator Volume level graph Signal Strength Indicator Low Power Transmission Mode Indicator Auto shut down timer icon Call tone icon Channel display CTCSS privacy code display Battery strength indicator Scan up indicator Scan down indicator E USING YOUR FR 314 Turning the Transceiver On or Off Pressing the red power button for 2 seconds will turn the FR 314 on or off If the button conformation tones are active the transceiver will play conformation tones when turned on or off Auto shutdown Timer The FR 314 has an internal timer which can automatically shut the transceiver off after 30 minutes of inactivity To activate the auto shutdown timer press the power button twice within 1 second while the transceiver is on The clock icon will appear on the display whenever the auto shutdown timer is active If no buttons are pressed and no signals are received for 30 minutes the clock icon will flash on the display as indication that the auto shutdown timer is about to turn the transceiver off The FR 314 will also sound warning tones to alert its user that it is about to turn off The auto shutdown warning indicators will continue for 30 seconds Duri
10. gth will be displayed by the indicator on the left A range or when it is desirable to receive weak signals the monitor button may be used to bypass the squelch and listen to all activity on a channel Press and hold the monitor button whenever this is desired Continuous Monitor Mode The monitor feature may be locked on by pressing and holding the monitor button then pressing and holding the PTT button Releasing the monitor button then PTT button will initiate the continuous monitor mode When in continuous monitor mode the receive icon will be displayed and the signal strength indicator will display the strength of any signals received Pressing the monitor button momentarily will return to the standard reception mode Adjusting the Squelch The FR 314 has 5 different squelch settings These settings deter mine the strength that an incoming signal must have in order to be played by the FR 314 s internal speaker or through a headset The higher the setting the stronger the signal must be in order for the FR 314 to play it If you desire to communicate with other transceiv ers in close proximity the squelch should be set high to eliminate unwanted weak signals If the transceiver is being used at extreme range the squelch should be set low to allow reception of weak signals Level 0 will bypass the squelch entirely For standard use level 2 is recommended The procedure for adjusting the squelch begins with the F
11. n once or until the channel number flashes on the display Pressing the up or down buttons momentarily within five seconds will change the current channel number The LCD will indicate the current setting and if the beep conformation tones are activated the transceiver will sound a conformation tone When the highest or lowest channel is reached a double tone will be played as the channel setting wraps to the opposite limit of adjustment The channel number will stop flashing and the FR 314 will return to standby if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds or if the call or PTT buttons are pressed Channel Display a aq evom Uo i e n NA N Scanning Channels The FR 314 can scan all 14 FRS channels to search for active transmissions To begin scanning press the function button once or until the channel number flashes on the display then hold the up or down button for 2 seconds while the channel number is flashing When the scan mode is activated the scan icon will be displayed on the LCD A beep tone will also confirm activation of the scan mode if the beep conformation tones are active While in scan mode the transceiver will continuously check all channels for activity If a signal is received the transceiver will play the entire signal and continue to monitor its channel for one second If no other signals are received the FR 314 will resume scanning Pressing the function select or PTT buttons will exit the scan m
12. ng the belt clip Unsnap the battery compartment clasp and lift the battery cover from the transceiver Be careful not to lose the belt clip retainer Observe the polarity symbols inside the battery tray when installing the battery pack or alkaline batteries Remember to lock the battery compartment clasp in place when finished Belt Clip Retainer l 1 7 i 1 Release the battery 2 Remove the battery 3 Close battery cover compartment clasp cover and insert batteries MM THE FR 314 s CHARGING STAND The FR 314 transceiver kit includes a high capacity nickel metal hydride battery pack and charging stand The charging stand is designed for use only with the Audiovox BAT 314 battery pack Never attempt to charge other batteries with the charging stand The FR 314 s four step battery strength indicator will display the current state of charge of the batteries or battery pack in the unit 3 solid bars indicates a full charge one or no bars indicates a low charge i Ty To charge your BAT 314 battery pack plug the AC adapter into a household electrical outlet and insert the DC output connector into the receptacle at the base of the charging stand Before placing the transceiver into the charging stand be sure it has been turned off Once the FR 314 is placed in the charging stand the cha
13. ng this time pressing any of the buttons will reset the 30 minute timer To disable the auto shutdown timer press the power button twice within 1 second while the transceiver is on Q X 5 N i SN a pean Auto Shut Down Timer Icon LCD Illumination The FR 314 incorporates an electro luminescent display A momentary press of the monitor button will illuminate the LCD The backlighting will remain lit for five seconds If the up down call or function buttons are pressed during this period the LCD will remain illuminated for another five seconds This allows the backlighting to remain lit while the operator makes adjustments to the FR 314 Volume Adjustment The volume of the internal speaker or headphones can be adjusted with the up or down buttons The current setting will be displayed by the 6 bar indicator on LCD If the button conformation tones have been activated the transceiver will beep each time a button is pressed A double beep tone indicates that the minimum or maximum levels have been reached When adjusting the volume level it is helpful to depress the monitor button in this manner the sound level can easily be adjusted to a comfortable level It is important to set the volume to a low level before attempting to use a headset or external speaker because extremely loud sounds may damage your ear Volume Level Graph Selecting the Channel To adjust the channel press the function butto
14. ode Scan Up Indicator Transmitting a signal To Transmit manually 1 Set the desired channel number 2 Press and hold the PTT Push to Talk button while speaking slowly and clearly in a normal voice approximately 2 to 3 inches from the microphone 3 The transmission icon will be displayed while transmitting and the signal s strength will be displayed the indicator on the left 4 Release the PTT button when you finish speaking to receive incoming signals ey ga Transmission icon The Transmission icon will be displayed whenever the unit is transmitting a signal including the automatic transmissions of the vox and monitor modes Continuous Transmission When desired the FR 314 can be locked into the transmit mode This is useful for continously monitoring all sounds in an area however battery life is dramatically reduced in this mode To initiate a continuous transmission momentarily press the power button while holding the PTT button together The transmission indicator will flash to whenever the FR 314 is in continuous transmit mode Momentarily pressing the PTT button will terminate the transmission Remember no signals can be received while transmitting Transmission Power level The FR 314 transceiver has two available transmit power levels The high power transmits signals at the regulated limit of 500 milli watts The low power level transmits at 200 milliwatts When using the FR 314 to communicate with o
15. ory 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 SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PUR CHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL ITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE INNO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WAR RANTY 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 AUDIOVOX CORPORATION 150 MARCUS BLVD HAUPPAUGE NEW YORK 11788 G 1 800 645 4994 128 5385
16. rge rate indicator on the charging stand will begin to flash confirming the charging process The charge rate indicator will flash rapidly when the battery charge is low As the BAT 314 battery pack charges the indicator will flash at a slower rate A fully charged battery pack is indicated by a flash rate of once every 15 seconds When charging a deeply discharged battery pack several beep tones may be heard during the first moments of charging Nickel metal hydride batteries do not have a memory so the BAT 314 battery pack can be charged at any time regardless of its current state of charge MM THE BELT CLIP The FR 314 Family Radio Kit includes a quick release belt clip This can be used to secure the radio to a belt or pocket The clip allows quick access to the transceiver at all times To use the belt clip attach it to a belt or shirt pocket then slide the round hinge retainer into the slot on the belt clip A click sound will be heard when the transceiver is locked in place The belt clip will hold the tranceiver securly while allowing it to rotate from side to side To release the tranceiver rotate it 180 degrees and lift it straight upwards E i h Mj FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS OONOARWDNDN Microphone jack Speaker jack Antenna Call button Up button Down button LCD display Function button Monitor Illumination button Power button Sp
17. ry press of the call button will cause the current CTCSS number to flash on the LCD allowing its adjustment The FR 314 will return to its standby state if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds or if the call or PTT buttons are pressed See the table at the end of this manual for the CTCSS frequency assignments Channel number 1 14 Se 2 11 enom cress code B2 number 1 38 Selecting a Call Tone The FR 314 has seven built in call tones To select a call tone press the function button twice or until the LCD displays bPrx the current call tone number will flash on the right of the display Pressing the up or down buttons will select between the seven available signals Each signal will be played by the speaker or headset as it is selected Once a signal is chosen the FR 314 will return to standby state if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds or if the call or PTT buttons are pressed 80 Om Call Tone a N CBD Number lt 00 p Sending a Call Tone To Transmit the chosen signal simply press the call button while holding the PTT button The chosen call signal will be played by the speaker or headset and transmitted on the current channel the call icon will display on the LCD whenever a call signal is sent 2 xX _ Sa Vy ft fey gt naf Hf OSTOJ J I Z YE uU a PIA sijal l Call Tone Icon Voice Activation VOX The FR 314 has internal circuitry which will allow
18. ther transceivers at close range it is possible to increase its battery life by setting its transmission power level to the low setting Maximum range communication will require the higher setting To adjust the setting simply press the up or down button momentarily while transmitting The FRS Radio icon on the display will show a short antenna in low power mode and a long antenna in high power mode Low High power power Battery Save Mode The FR 314 will automatically switch to battery save mode if no buttons are pressed and no signals are received for 6 YV seconds While the battery save mode is active the trans ceiver will remain ready to transmit or receive signals and the heart icon will flash on the display This mode dramatically increases the life of the FR 314 s batteries The battery save mode will not func tion when the squelch is bypassed or adjusted to the zero setting Receiving Signals To Receive 1 2 3 4 When communicating with other transceivers at extreme Turn the transceiver on Check the battery condition on the display If the battery icon is displayed charge or replace the batteries Set the desired channel number Adjust the volume control to the desired listening volume by pressing and holding the monitor button while using the up and down buttons to adjust the sound level The receive icon will be displayed when the transceiver detects an incoming transmission and its signal stren

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