L1010 User Manual 1
SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION Important Information for Safe and Efficient Operation Please read this information before using your radio. Safety and General 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Do not transmit more than 50% of time. It is important as the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting. Do not open the radio. Any unauthorized modification may violate FCC rules and invalidate the guarantee.
Two-way Radio Operation The device was tested for typical body-worn operations using the supplied belt-clip. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, body-worn operations are restricted to the supplied belt-clip. For hand-held operation, the radio should be held at least 1 inch (2.5cm) from the user’s face. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided.
FCC Information: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
CONTROL BUTTONS AND DISPLAY ICONS– MODEL R1010 SERIES 1. 2. 3. Antenna LED - The red light stays on when transmitting ‘VOL-’Volume decrease 4. Start transmitting and transmits with low power on all channels 5. Transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code MENU/ : Mode selection, Power ON/OFF, Key lock 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
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GETTING STARTED Congratulations on your purchase of this state-of-the-art RCA two-way radio! Please read this operation manual carefully before using your new radio to ensure that you operate it both correctly and safely. Installing the Batteries Your radio uses four AAA alkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are low. 1. Turn the radio off. 2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover. 3.
Installing the NiMH Battery Pack: 1. Follow step 2 above to remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag. Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack. 3. Insert the NiMH battery pack so the metal contacts on the side of the battery are facing outward from the radio to connect with the contacts on the battery door. 4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure. Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full to empty.
To turn off the radio, press and hold the button until the display becomes blank. INITIAL SETUP Selecting a Channel The channel is the frequency that your radio uses to transmit. Your radio has multiple channels that can be shared on a “take turns” basis. For uninterrupted communication, do not talk on a channel if someone else if using it. Your radio has 22 channels. Channels 1 – 7 and 15 – 22 are one watt (two watts if you press PTT Boost). Channels 8 – 14 are 0.5 watt (one watt if using power boost).
Channels and Frequencies Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Frequency 462.5625 MHz 462.5875 MHz 462.6125 MHz 462.6375 MHz 462.6625 MHz 462.6875 MHz 462.7125 MHz Description FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS Channel 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Frequency 467.5625 MHz 467.5875 MHz 467.6125 MHz 467.6375 MHz 467.6625 MHz 467.6875 MHz 467.7125 MHz Description FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS Interference Eliminator Code Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations.
You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. Press and hold or scroll through the Interference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want. to Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a radio that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes.
Eliminator Code is set to , the radio checks for activity only on channels using codes and ignores channels using code . Group Scanning In Group scanning mode, the radio only scan among the channels enabled in the group and the current channel. To add a channel into the group 1. Press MENU key until the current channel number and a ‘-’ displays in LCD; 2. Press 3. Press PTT to save the code setting or MENU to continue set up. or to change the ‘-’ into ‘y’; To enable Group Scanning: 1.
Note: If there is no channel in the group, or the group contains only one channel and the channel is the current channel at the same time, then the group scan will act as normal scan. Advanced Scan If the radio stops scanning on a channel you do not want to listen to, briefly press and release or to resume scanning for the next active channel Channel Busy Indicator When a channel is busy, the LED flashes twice per second.
Talk Range Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart. Setting the Volume When powered up, simply press ‘Vol’ + or ‘Vol –‘ button to adjust your volume to a comfortable listening level. When you are setting the volume, you will see a “V” on the screen. Be sure not to hold the radio too close to your ear. If the volume is set too high, it could hurt your ear. Press PTT to confirm the volume setting.
Call Tones Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group to alert them that you want to talk. You have 10 call tones from which to choose. To set a call tone: 1. With the radio on, press MENU until the current call tone setting flashes and CA appears. 2. Press or to change and hear the call tone. or PTT Boost to set the new call tone. 3. Press MENU or 4.
or PTT Boost after transmitting, your confirmation tone transmits and displays. To turn the talk confirmation tone off, turn your radio off and then turn it back on while pressing and holding . SPECIAL FEATURES Push to Talk (PTT) Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and to save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press PTT for 60 continuous seconds. Keypad Lock To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings: displays. 1.
To prevent the radio from scanning a channel, press and hold or then release. This temporarily removes the channel from the scan list. for at least three seconds, To restore the channels, turn the radio off and then back on. The channel is now restored. Note: You cannot remove your home channel from the scan list. The home channel is the channel your radio was set to when you started the scanning. Baby Monitor Feature Your radios may be used as a baby monitor. To use this feature: 1. Turn off your radio.
Note: When using the baby monitor feature, there is a short delay after you start talking, before the radio transmits. Hands-Free Use with Accessories (VOX) You can transmit hands-free with the use of optional accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak. 1. Turn the radio off and firmly plug the VOX accessory into the accessory port. 2. Turn the radio on, and then turn the volume down. VOX will flash on the display. or . 3.
3. While the stopwatch is running, pressing will pause it and display the time that has is passed. Note that the stopwatch doesn’t quit working; it still runs in the background. If pressed again, the stopwatch will continue running based on the time from the start of the stopwatch, rather than the time that is shown in the pause state. 4. To reset the stopwatch, press while in the pause state. , PTT Boost or will end the stopwatch feature and allow the radio to begin 5. Pressing transmitting again.
3. In this mode, pressing any button or receiving a valid signal will reset the auto power off timer to the original setting value. ACCESSORIES Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For more information, please refer to the brochure included with your radio. Using Audio Accessories 1. Turn the radio off. Lift the accessory jack cover and plug the audio accessory into the accessory port. 2. Turn the radio on. VOX will appear. 3.
2. Press or select the sensitivity level: 3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments 2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments 1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments Note: When you connect a VOX accessory, the radio is automatically set to the last chosen sensitivity level. WARRANTY What your warranty covers: ‧ Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: ‧ One year, from date of purchase.
How you get service: ‧ Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials. ‧ “Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service.” For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect.
‧ Batteries. ‧ Damage from misuse or neglect. ‧ Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products. ‧ Products purchased or serviced outside the USA. ‧ Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Product Registration: ‧ Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
