Owners Manual Model FR-560FM Two Way Family Radio With Built-In Broadcast FM Receiver Customer Service 1-800-290-6650
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR-560FM It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family radios available.
FEATURES Your FR-560FM Family Radio with a built-in broadcast FM receiver 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-560FM is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall.
PERFORMANCE Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communicating 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED) Important: To maintain compliance with the FCC’ s RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away. If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory, use only the Audiovox supplied belt clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. Use only the supplied antenna.
FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS 13 14 15 2 4 11 3 9 10 1 8 12 7 6 5 -6-
1. Power Button (PWR): 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 (M): Press and hold to bypass the squelch and listen to channel activity. 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 ( ): Press this button to decrease the volume or channel setting.
LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION The FR-560FM 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 Indicator Battery Saver Mode Indicator Beep tone Indicator FRS channel Indicator (1–14). Preset FM memory number. Busy Channel Indicator. Appears on display when unit is receiving a signal.
BATTERY INSTALLATION Your FR-560FM requires three “AAA” alkaline cells or three rechargeable “AAA” cells. Alkaline batteries will provide the best performance from your transceiver. Remove the battery cover by rotating the belt clip away from the battery compartment. Slide the battery cover downward while applying pressure at the its grooved section. Observe the polarity symbols inside the battery tray when installing the batteries. CAUTION: Incorrect battery installation can damage the unit.
USING YOUR FR-560FM Turning the Transceiver On and Off (PWR) Pressing the PWR 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. To turn the unit off, simply press and hold the PWR button for 2 seconds; then release it.
FUNCTIONS Function Select (F) Button Pressing the Function 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), FM mode on or off, beep tone, scan, VOX and Dual Watch functions. Pressing the Function button in the FM mode will allow FM frequency and FM preset selection. This button also activates the Key lock feature when pressed and held for more than 2 seconds.
Using Up ( ) or Down ( ) buttons, select desired memory position (1–9) for selected station frequency. Press and hold CALL button to lock station frequency into selected memory position. FM Auto Scan To automatically search for an FM station, press and hold the Up ( ) or Down ( ) button while the FM radio frequency display is blinking. When a strong FM frequency is encountered, scanning will stop and the FM display will blink.
VOX Function This feature enables you to have hands-free conversation. When using the external microphone or headset, your voice signal is detected and is automatically transmitted by the radio. The reply audio is received by the radio and is transferred to the headset. To access the VOX function, press function (F) button repeatedly until VOX icon ( ) flashes. Press Up ( ) or Down ( ) button to enable VOX function (icon will appear steadily).
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 indicator ( ) will illuminate while transmitting. 4. Release the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button when you finish speaking to receive incoming signals. To Receive. 1. Set the desired channel. 2. Adjust the volume control to the desired listening volume by using the up and down buttons. 3.
WARNING n 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. n Avoid exposing the unit to water or extremes of temperature. n 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.
SPECIFICATIONS* Channels: Output Power: Battery Life Alkaline: Power Source: 14 500 mW ERP 30 - 35 Hours 4.5V DC * These specifications are subject to change without notice. They represent typical values, individual units may vary. Channel Frequencies: Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MHz 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 Channel 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 -16- MHz 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.
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.
