FR14 - Talkie Walkie ALECTO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FR14 ALECTO

1. Remove the belt clip by pressing the safety lip back-

wards and push the belt clip upwards away from of the two-way radio.

2. Open the battery compartment by sliding down the lid of

3. Insert the batteries as indicated. Make sure the polarity

is as indicated (+ and -).

4. Close the battery compartment and put the belt clip

back on the two-way radio. You can return any used batteries to the supplier of your two-way radio or you can hand them in at the chemical & hazardous section of your local waste recycling site. Don’t throw used batteries away with your household waste

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS : Shows the selected channel TX: Lights up during transmission RX: Lights up when a signal is received : Volume level indicator : Battery level indicator : Keyboard lock SC: Scan function22 OPERATION Transmit: Press the PTT (*) button to transmit. Receive: Release the PTT tbutton to receive. Volume Control: Use the

keys to control the volume Change Channel: Press and use or to select the correct channel. Press the PTT button to confirm your selection. Paging: Press the button to transmit a pager alert tone. Switching on/off: Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to switch the FR-14 on or off. You will hear a beep tone. *: PTT = Push To Talk23 mic24 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS CHANGING THE TRANSMIT/RECEIVE CHANNEL:

once, the channel indicator will start flashing.

or button to select the desired channel

3. Press the PTT button to confirm

2. Page alert tone is generated for 2 seconds.

ROGER BEEP: As soon as you release the PTT key, the PMR generates an alert tone. This is to let you know that the transmission button has been released, and the other person can speak. This alert tone is always on and cannot be switched off. SCANNING FOR CHANNELS: If the scan function has been enabled, the PMR automatically scans all channels until it receives a signal.

1. Press simultaneously on the

and buttons until SC appears on the display and the channels are sear- ched. As soon as a signal is detected, the device stops scanning.

or button to resume scanning.

3. Press the PTT button to stop scanning or to start com-

or button to resume scanning.25

5. Simultaneously press the and , buttons to stop

the scan function. SC disappears from the display. MONITORING FUNCTION: To receive signals that are very weak you can disable noise suppression. You will then receive all the signals on that particular channel, including interference.

1. Simultaneously press the

and obuttons to start the monitoring function.

button to stop the monitoring function. KEY LOCK: Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enable the key lock; press and hold the

button again for 2 seconds to disable the key lock (enabled: MENU, and buttons are blocked and the symbol lights up)26 ANCILLARY FUNCTIONS AUTO POWER SAVE MODE: The FR-14 has an automatic save mode to enhance the battery life. If the unit is not used for 4 seconds it will automatically revert to save mode. As soon as the PMR is used again, or if it receives a signal, it will immediately switch to normal use. BATTERY CAPACITY METER: If the FR-14 detects that the battery capacity is low it will show an icon on the display to warn you. The PMR will emit two beep tones and then automatically switch off. The icon also starts flashing. Replace the batteries with 3 new ones of the same type.27 USER TIPS GENERAL: The FR-14 is a transmitter/receiver that uses radio waves in the 446 MHz band. There may be interference in the signal transmission through external influences such as other twoway radios, transmitters, wireless telephones etc. If your two-way radio encounters or causes interference, it can help if you switch to a different channel. The use of this two-way radio is permitted in all EU countries. If you wish to travel to countries outside the EU with your FR-14, please inform yourself of the local restrictions concerning the use of PMR446 devices. Be aware that the signal from your FR-14 can also be picked up by other two-way radios or receivers. It is not permitted to make any kind of modification to the electronics or the aerial of the FR-14. Maintenance and service must always be carried out by qualified engineers. Never use the FR-14 outdoors during a thunderstorm.28 MAINTENANCE: - Use a damp cloth to clean the FR-14. - Never place the two-way radio in direct sunlight or in a damp environment. - Do not allow water and/or sand to penetrate your FR-14. - If the FR-14 stops working, first check whether it does work at a different location. RADIO CONNECTION: The FR-14 has a reception range of up to 5Km. The range depends on local circumstances such as the presence of tall buildings, high-voltage lines and overhead wires. An optimal range can be achieved if the path to the two-way radio is obstacle free. ENVIRONMENT: When discarding the two-way radio, return it to your supplier; they will make sure it is disposed of in an environmentally responsible way.29 WARRANTY Your Alecto FR-14 comes with a 24 MONTH warranty, starting from the date of purchase. During this period we guarantee free repairs as a result of faults caused by material or construction errors. This is at the discretion of the importer. WHAT TO DO: If you notice a fault, first consult the manual. If this does not resolve the matter, consult the supplier of your two-way radio or the Alecto service department (telephone: +31 (0)73 6411 355). THE WARRANTY IS RENDERED INVALID: Through unprofessional use, incorrect connection, leaking and/or wrongly placed batteries, use of non OEM parts or accessories, neglect and faults caused by dampness, fire, flooding, lightning strokes and natural disasters. Through unauthorised modifications and/or repairs by third parties. By using unsuitable packaging for transporting the device and if the device is not accompanied by this proof of warranty together with your proof of purchase. Batteries and aerial are not included in the warranty. All further liability, especially concerning consequential loss, is excluded from this warranty.30 EINFÜHRUNG Das Alecto FR-14 ist ein PMR-446-Funksprechgerät. Mit diesem Funksprechgerät können Sie kostenlos miteinander oder mit anderen (Alecto) Funksprechgeräten kommunizieren, vorausgesetzt die Geräte entsprechen dem PMR-446-Standard. Das Alecto FR-14 entspricht den grundlegenden Bedingungen und Vorschriften der EU-Richtlinie 1999/5/EC. Die Konformitätserklärung finden Sie auf unserer Website unter www.alecto.info TECHNISCHE DATEN Betriebsfrequenz: 446,00625 MHz bis 446,09375 MHz Übertragungsleistung: 0,5 Watt Kanalabstand: 12,5KHz Batterie: 4,5 V (3 AAA-Batterien) Bereich: Bis zu 5 km Batterielebensdauer: Übertragung: bis zu 3 Stunden Standby: bis zu 3 Tage (auf Basis von Alkali-Batterien und je nach Nutzung)Weight: Gewicht: 111 g (mit Batterien) Abmessungen: 90(140) x 50 x 30 mm Entspricht: EN 300 296-2 V1.1.1 EN 301 489-5 V1.3.1 EN 60065:2002 D31 STROMVERSORGUNG Das FR-14 wird von 3 AAA-Penlite- Batterien mit Strom versorgt.

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