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Owner’s Manual
Model FR-531
Two Way Family Radio
Walkie-talkie
MIC
VOX
CALL
PWR
Customer Service
1-800-290-6650
Released on 12-18-01.
128-6255
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR-531 (FAMILY RADIO) It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family radios available. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-531 (FAMILY RADIO) READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY © 2000 Audiovox Electronics Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 128-6255 -2- 128-6255 2 of 16
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FEATURES Your FR-531 Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communications for many different applications. The FR-531 is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall. MIC VOX CALL PWR -3- 128-6255 3 of 16
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PERFORMANCE Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communi- cating with other transceivers 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. FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer
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FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS 15 16 14 13 11 2 7 12 10 8 MIC VOX 3 CALL PWR 4 1 9 5 6 4 (REF) -5- 128-6255 5 of 16
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1. Power Button: Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to turn the transceiver on or off. 2. Push-to-Talk Button (PTT): Press to transmit. Release to receive. 3. Monitor Button: Press and hold to bypass the squelch and listen to chan- nel activity; a momentary press activates LCD backlighting for 5 seconds. 4. Belt Clip 5. Battery Compartment 6. Speaker 7. Microphone 8. Call Button: Press and hold this button to send a ringing sound to other radios tuned to the same channel. 9. Down Button:
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LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION The FR-531 is equipped with an LCD display to indicate its settings and functions. When the radio is on, pressing any button will illuminate the display for 5 seconds. Transmission Indicator Call Button Indicator Low Battery Alert Battery Saver Mode Indicator Beep tone Indicator FRS Channel Indicator (1–14). appears each time power is turned on during a power-on self-test of the unit. Busy Channel Indicator. Displays when BUSY Monitor button is pressed. SCAN In
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BATTERY INSTALLATION BELT CLIP Your FR-531 requires four AAA alkaline or four EMBOSSED RELEASE ARROW rechargeable AAA cells. Alkaline batteries will LATCH provide the best performance from your trans- ceiver. Remove the battery cover by releasing BATTERY the belt clip latch at the top, and sliding the clip COVER up and away from the back of the unit. Slide the battery cover downward while applying pres- sure at the embossed arrow. Observe the po- larity symbols inside the battery tray when
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USING YOUR FR-531 Turning the Transceiver On and Off Pressing the power button (1) for 2 seconds will activate the unit. The speaker will sound a beep tone to confirm the transceiver’s activation. In addition, the transceiver will perform a 1-second power-on self-test, whereby the LCD display will show all functional items, including a test of the 2-digit channel display ( ). To turn the unit off, simply press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. The unit will confirm its shutdown w
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channel activity. Press again, momentarily, and monitoring is disabled. Press- ing this button momentarily will cause the unit to beep and the LCD backlight function will be activated for 5 seconds. FUNCTIONS Function (F) Select Button (12) Pressing this button will allow selection of frequency channels as well as selection of the various unit functions. Each press permits selection of the desired channel (1–14), beep tone, scan, and Dual Watch mode. This but- ton also activates the Key lock fe
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steady and beep tone is heard. When increasing the volume or channel number, the tone will be higher than when decreasing the volume or channel number. Channel Scanning Press function button three times until the SCAN icon flashes; oF will also appear on the display. Press the Up or Down button to enable the Scan function; On will appear and the SCAN icon will appear steady on the display. While in Scan mode, the unit will rapidly scan each channel in the upward direction and then repeat. If an
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to enter Dual Watch mode, and using the s t buttons, select “0” as a new channel number. When in Dual Watch mode, the unit will always transmit on the primary channel. To communicate with someone on the secondary channel, you must change the primary channel number. Key Lock This feature prevents accidental change of unit settings. While enabled, Key Lock allows only the PTT button to operate. To enable Key Lock, press function button for more than 3 seconds until Key Lock icon ( ) appears. To
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To Transmit 1. Set the desired primary channel. 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 transmit icon ( ) will illuminate while transmitting. 4. Release the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button when you finish speak- ing to receive incoming signals. A tone or “Roger Beep” will occur on the receiving unit to indicate end of transmission. To Receive. 1. Set the desired channel. 2. Adjus
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WARNING Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. 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 i
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SPECIFICATIONS* Channels: 14 Max Output Power: 500 mW ERP Battery Life Alkaline: 30 - 35 Hours Power Source: 6.0V DC * These specifications are subject to change without notice. They represent typical values; individual units may vary. 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 -15- 128-6255 15 of 16
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90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY 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 obtai
