MODEL HJC-FRS Chatter Box! INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTATION: Before using the CHATTERBOX™ for the first time, charge the battery for approximately 14 hours.
CONTENT CAUTION ~enr—em 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2.0 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 3.0 INSTALLATION 3.1 MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION 3.2 HEADSET INSTALLATION 3.3 MAIN BODY INSTALLATION 3.4 HEADSET CONNECTION — 4.0 EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART AND INSTRUCTION FOR USE 4.1 OFF/ON VOL. 4.2 CHANNEL SWITCH] 4.3 VOX SENSITIVITY me 4.4 HOW TO TRANSMIT AND Ri 4.5 LOW BAT INDICATOR -weenier 4.6 MIC-SP JACK (MINI DIN SO 4.7 INTERCOM (MINI DIN SOCK] 4.3 PTT JACK (PUSH-TO-TALK) 4.9 AUDIO IN JACK. 4.
CAUTION INTRODUCTION CAUTION Do not open the CHATTERBOX™ case, change or alter any parts unless performed by a service technician. If the unit receives a severe impact or fall, it may cause damage affecting optimal performance. 1.0 INTRODUCTION The CHATTERBOX™ model HITCHERS communicator is a low power radio transmitter for short distance communication.
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 2.0 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION After removing, check that all contents are in good order. If any part of the equipment has been damaged in transit, see your dealer as soon as possible. 1. Main Unit 2. Mounting Bracket 3. L-Wrench 4. Charger AS 5. Ni-MG Battery 6. Sponge @ {microphone and speakers) : 7. Headset (driver) 8. Velcro 9. Sticker Bar 10. Microphone pocket 1.
INSTALLATION {3.0 INSTALLATION | The Ni-MG battery included with this unit has not previously been charged. You must charge it for approximately 14 hours with the charger supplied. NOTE To reduce risk of damage to the CHATTERBOX™, do not use any other charge expect the one included with the CHATTERBOX™, : 3.
3.2 HEADSET INSTALLATION 1. Attach the mic-sponges to the mic and the speakers respectively. (drawing 1) 2. Slide the Velcro-backed mic sock over the foam sponge covered mic. Be curs open pan of mic faces out, (drawing 2) 3. Attach the hard round Velcro to the speakers of the headset. (drawing 3) 4. Attach the large soft Velcro to the inside of the helmet. The location will determine the final position of the Velcro-hacked mic sock, Install the Velcro on a slight angle down from the left toward your dips.
INSTALLATION 3.3 MAIN BODY INSTALLATION Align the mounting rails with the grooves in the back side of the main body. Slide down the main body onto the mounting rails of the bracket until it latches into place, so it clicks. 3.4 HEADSET CONNECTION Insert the DIN plug of the headset {attached to the helmet) into the microphone jack on the back of the CHATTERBOX™.
EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART AND INSTRUCTION FOR USE 4.0 EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART AND INSTRUCTION FOR USE. 4.1 OFF/ON VOL. Turn clockwise to switch power on and adjust volume to the proper level, When not in use, turn if off. Set dial at the end of the counteroffer clockwise position. 4.2 CHANNEL SWITCH The channel switch selects one of the two radio frequencies available for communications. The center position selects intercom for rider to passenger communication.
EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART AND INSTRUCTION FOR USE 4.3 VOX SENSITIVITY The VOX SENS dial controls the sensitivity of the microphone. As the dial is muted SENS clockwise, the sensitivity increases. This unit vox . has circuitry and software internal to the radio that sense when you speak through the headset and will automatically transmit. When surrounding noise feels increases, “ transmission may be activated unintentionally.
EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART AND} INSTRUCTION FOR USE 4.5 LOW BAT INDICATOR When the LOW BAT light comes on, it indicates that the battery voltage has draped below 3.4V and will soon need to be recharged. A short blink when the power is tuned on or off indicates that the LOW BAT light is operating correctly. When it is impossible te operate the sel caused by the 20W battery, the beep sound will ring during second. 4.
EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART AND INSTRUCTION FOR USE 4.7 INTERCOM (MINI DIN SOCKET) The socket that connects to the passenger's headset (MIC & SP). If it is connected to the driver's headset four way communication is possible between rider/passenger and another rider/passenger. you wish to use the CHATTERBOX™ as a private intercom, set the channel selector switch to the middle position-INT. 4.8 PTT JACK (PUSH TO TALK) When transmitting by VOX (refer to 4.3 and 4.
EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART AND INSTRUCTION FOR USE rr — tie NOTE This CHATTER BOX™ unit adopts “Squelch” circuit so that teeth is be no other sound from the speaker when the power switch is on and there is no communication. Thus please make sure of the position of the power switch when you do not use this unit, 4.9 AUDIO IN JACK When you want to listen to FM. radio or taped music, you can listen through the headset by ~~ E33] €) solo connecting the Walkman to the AUDIO IN o JACK.
OPTION ACCESSORIES. 5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ! 5.1 AUDIO EXTENSION CORD ‘ Connects from audio source to | CHATTERBOX™, 35.2 HEADSET EXTENSION CORD Used to connect passenger headset to ihe main control unit. 5.3 PUSH TO TALK SWITCH (PTT) Handlebar mounted PTT switch transmits when pushed. Defeats t the voice operated feature (VOLVO. 5.4 OPEN FACE HEADSET WITH BOOM MIC. Replacement headset or passenger headset for main unit. Used with open face helmet.
OPTION ACCESSORIES 5.5 FULL FACE HEADSET Replacement headset or passenger headset for main unit. Used with full face helmet. 5.6 DC/DC CHARGER When the LOW BAT-IND lights and there is no AC electric power source, you can recharge it from the electric power source of an automobile and a motorcycle with this DC/DE charger. cigar-cord type Y-terminal type 5.7 AC/DC CHARGER It is an adapter to recharge using 120V 60Hz source of electric power.
: OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES | : 5.8 NI-CAD BATTERY | : Rechargeable Ni-MG battery. : : Type 3VE or 2/3 A 600mAh 3.6VDC : CAUTION : ; Any changes or modifications in construction of i ; this device which arc not expressly approved by the i : party responsible for compliance could void the } user's authority to operate the equipment.
TROUBLE SHOOTING 6.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING VOX. SOLUTION 1. The intermittence occurs when the sound entering the mic is low and the VOX doesn’t stay activated. ‘You must adjust the mic sensitivity higher by turning the MIC SENS dial clockwise, or holding your mouth closer {o the mic or speaking louder. { 6.1 PROBLEM 1. There is intermittence when transmitting with } 6.2 PROBLEM 2. Not receiving; your VOX is activated not allowing : You to receive transmissions. SOLUTION 2.
TO EXPECT THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF 7.0 TO EXPECT THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF “HJC-FRS” 7.1 Be sure to charge the battery for more than 14 hours before use. 7.2 Correct charging is possible only when you use the charger which HC provides. It is recommendable to use power charger. Moet HP-4530 which is picked together with the unit. Using other similar charger may damage the battery, Making the Ni-cad battery unusable without enough capacity. 7.