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FX-33 PMR
Art.no 38-4726
Model FX-33
Please read the entire instruction manual before using the product and save it for future
reference. We reserve the right for any errors in text or images and any necessary
changes made to technical data. If you have any questions regarding technical problems
please contact our customer services.
Safety
•
Never expose the radio, charger or mains adaptor to rain or moisture.
•
Use only the included or recommended mains adaptor.
•
If you use headphones you should avoid having the volume on maximum level to
protect you hearing.
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Always remove the battery when the device is not used for a long time.
•
Only use rechargeable NiMH batteries of type AAA/HR03.
Product description
Two-way radio with charging station. 2 handsets.
Buttons and functions
Charging the batteries
Calling tone
Under certain conditions, such as over long distances or if there are obstructions which
might hinder the signal transmission, you can call other users by sending a tone signal.
1. Press
twice, the letters “CA” will begin to flash on the display.
2. Select the signal tone 1–5 or off (
of
) using the arrow buttons.
3. Press [PTT] to finish and confirm your selection.
Key Tone on/off
1. Press
three times, the letters “to” will begin to flash on the display.
2. Select either
on
or off (
of
) using the arrow buttons.
3. Press [PTT] to finish and confirm your selection.
Roger beep
The “roger beep” is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever [PTT] is released.
It alerts the receiving party that you have finished transmitting and are in receiving mode.
1. Press
four times, the letters “ro” will begin to flash on the display.
2. Select either
on
or off (
of
) using the arrow buttons.
3. Press [PTT] to finish and confirm your selection.
VOX (Voice-activated) transmission
In VOX mode, your handset will transmit whenever it detects your voice, without
the [PTT] button having to be pressed. Transmission can also be activated by other
noises in your vicinity.
1. Press
five times, the “VOX” symbol will appear on the display and the letters
“OF” will begin to flash.
2. Select either
on
or off (
of
) using the arrow buttons.
3. Press [PTT] to finish and confirm your selection.
Monitor mode
The monitor feature can be used to check for other weak signals on the current channel.
1. To activate the monitor function, press
and [
Λ
] simultaneously.
2. If no other channels are found, all you will hear is a constant noise and crackling sound.
3. Press
to deactivate the monitor function.
Refer to the
Channel frequency
table below for more detailed information regarding
frequencies.
Automatic channel scan
The automatic channel scan feature scans channels 1 through 8 searching for active signals.
1. To activate the channel scan function, press
and [V] simultaneously.
2. When an active transmitting channel is detected, the channel scan pauses on
the active channel.
3. Press [PTT] to communicate on the detected channel. The auto channel scan
function will automatically be deactivated.
4. Press [
Λ
] or [V] to resume channel scanning.
5. Press
to turn the auto channel scan function off.
Keypad lock
The keypad lock enables the user to lock the [
Λ
], [V] and
so that the settings
cannot be changed accidentally.
1. To activate the keypad lock, press and hold
until the keypad lock symbol
appears in the menu.
2. Deactivate the keypad lock by pressing and holding
until the keypad lock
symbol disappears from the menu.
3. [PTT], and
work even if the keypad lock is activated.
Display backlight
Every time a button is pressed (except [PTT]), the display screen will light up for 4 seconds.
Standby mode
•
Each handset has a built-in power save function designed to extend the life of the battery
when it is not used. If the handset is not used for 4 seconds, it will automatically enter
standby mode. The standby mode does not affect the handset’s ability to receive
transmissions. As soon as a signal is detected, the unit returns to full power.
•
Make a habit of turning the PMR off when it is not in use, to save battery power.
Range
The effective range of the PMR handsets is dependent on the environment and terrain
where they are being used.
•
Under optimum conditions the range could be as much as 3 km.
•
Under unfavourable conditions the range could be as little as 750 m.
Care and maintenance
Remove the batteries if the product is not to be used for an extended period of time.
Clean the product using a lightly moistened cloth. Only use mild cleaning agents, never
solvents or corrosive chemicals.
Troubleshooting guide
Bad/no reception/
transmission
•
Battery capacity low or batteries inserted incorrectly.
Check battery polarity.
•
The transmitter is located outside of the receiver’s range.
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The receiver and transmitter are set to different channels.
•
The volume is too low.
•
Surrounding conditions affecting reception. Move to
another area without obstacles or sources of interference,
preferably as high as possible.
•
Handset held too close to the body. Hold the handset
away from your body.
•
The other user is too close. Maintain a distance of at least
1.5 m from one another.
•
There are other users on the same channel, causing
interference. Change channel.
It is not possible to
change channels.
•
The keypad lock is activated – deactivate the keypad lock.
Disposal
This product should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
If you are unsure how to proceed, contact your local authority.
Channel frequency table
Channel
Frequency (MHz)
Channel
Frequency (MHz)
1
446.00625
5
446.05625
2
446.01875
6
446.06875
3
446.03125
7
446.08125
4
446.04375
8
446.09375
Specifications
Number of channels
8
Output power
0.5 W
Range
Up to 3 km
1. Digital display
2. [PTT] (Push to talk)
3. On/off
4. Microphone
5. Speaker
6. Aerial
7. Socket for charger cable or headphones
8.
Menu button
9. Call using a tone or a melody
10. [
Λ
] [V] Arrow buttons for volume and
function selection
LCD display
Channel 1–8
Battery status
Volume level
Keypad lock activated
Transmission symbol
Reception symbol
Channel search
VOX (voice-activated mode) symbol
Getting started
Inserting batteries
1. Remove the belt clip by pulling
the belt clip catch out and
sliding the clip upwards.
2. Release the battery compartment cover
catch and remove the cover.
Charging with the charging station
1. Place the handsets into the charging station.
2. Plug the charger cable into the socket on
the back of the charging station.
3. Connect the mains adaptor to a wall socket.
4. The LED for each respective charging dock
lights up when charging is in progress.
5. The handset’s battery status is shown
on the display during charging.
Fully discharged batteries can take up to
10 hours to recharge. New batteries should
be charged for approximately 12 hours
before using them for the first time.
6. The battery status is shown on the display
regardless of whether the handset is turned on or off. During charging mode, no
transmission or reception is possible.
7. If the batteries are fully discharged during use, the unit will beep twice and turn itself off.
Charging a single handset
1. Plug the charger cable into the socket (7) on
the handset.
2. Connect the mains adaptor to a wall socket.
3. The handset’s battery status is shown on
the display during charging. Fully discharged
batteries can take up to 10 hours to recharge.
New batteries should be charged for
approximately 12 hours before using them for
the first time.
4. The battery status is shown on the display
regardless of whether the handset is turned on
or off. During charging mode, no transmission or
reception is possible.
5. If the batteries are fully discharged during use,
the unit will beep twice and turn itself off.
Battery status display
•
Each handset indicates its battery charging status.
•
When charging normally, the bars on the battery symbol will flash.
•
If the batteries are dead and can no longer be recharged, the battery symbol will
have no bars and the unit will beep 3 times. The unit will then switch itself off.
Operation
Turning the handset on
Press and hold in the button (3) until a beep is heard. The display will light up and
show the current channel.
Turning the handset off
Press and hold in the button (3) until a beep is heard. The display will turn blank.
Adjusting the volume
There are 8 volume levels; the current speaker level is shown on the display.
Raise or lower the volume using the arrow buttons (10).
Receiving a call
Note:
On a 2-way radio, transmissions can only be sent in one direction at a time.
You cannot receive a transmitted signal whilst you yourself are speaking/transmitting
(known as simplex communication).
The handsets are constantly in reception mode when turned on (and not transmitting).
When a signal is received, the reception symbol appears on the display.
Transmitting (sending)
1. Press and hold in the [PTT] button (2). The transmission symbol will appear on the display.
2. Hold the handset vertically about 5 cm away from your mouth and speak in
a normal tone of voice.
3. Release the [PTT] button to stop transmitting.
Note:
In order for other people to receive your transmission, they must also be on
the same channel that you are using.
Changing channels
The Exibel FX-33 PMR has 8 channels, numbered 1 to 8.
1. Press
once, the number “1” will begin to flash on the display.
2. Change channels by pressing the arrow buttons.
3. Press
again to confirm your selection.
3. Insert 3 × AAA/LR03 batteries (rechargeable).
Note:
Observe the polarity markings in the battery compartment.
4. Refit the battery compartment cover and the belt clip.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Clas Ohlson AB,
declares that following product(s):
38-4726
PMR Walkie Talkie
FX-33
is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Article 3.1a (Safety):
EN 60650
Article 3.1b (EMC):
EN 301489-5
Article 3.2 (Radio):
EN 300296-2
Insjön, Sweden, January 2012
Klas Balkow
President
Clas Ohlson, 793 85 Insjön, Sweden
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