KSS9104-IB-E00Q1-A0US.QXD 4/12/06 6:58 PM Page 1 SPIDER-MAN 2-WAY FRS COMMUNICATORS OWNER’S MANUAL PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety and General Information Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS UNIT 1. Antenna 2. TALK Button 1 3. CALL Button 4. DOWN Button 5. Microphone 6. Speaker 2 7 3 4 8 9 5 10 7. Display 8. MENU Button 9. POWER Button 10. UP Button 6 DISPLAY 11. Scan 12. Battery Level 11 14 13. Transmit 12 15 16 14. Lock 13 17 15. Volume Level 16. Channel Number 3 17.
INSTALLATION REPLACING THE BATTERIES 1 2 Remove the screw, then lift off the battery cover. Insert three (3) AAA batteries as shown by the polarity diagram in the compartment. Replace the battery cover. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. 3.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) Transmitting range The talk range depends on the environment and terrain. It will be the greatest (up to about 2 miles) in wide open spaces, without obstructions such as hills or buildings. Don't try to use two radios which are less than 1.5m (5 feet) apart as you will get interference. Important Safety Warning • To reduce radio frequency exposure when you're using this radio, hold the handset at least 5cm (2 inches) from your face. Never use the radio outdoors in a thunderstorm.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 1 2 1 To adjust the loudspeaker volume, press the UP 1 or DOWN 2 button. The volume level is shown by the bars on the display. You can change the volume when using the radio or while it is idle. CHANGING THE CHANNELS This radio has 22 channels, numbered 1 to 22. To communicate with other users within range, all radios must be tuned to the same channel. 1 2 3 2 1 Press the UP 1 or DOWN 2 button to select the desired channel number.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING 1 2 To transmit, press and hold the TALK button; the Transmitting icon (TX) will appear in the display. Speak clearly in a normal tone of voice into the microphone. When finished, release the TALK button to receive transmissions. When receiving transmissions, the Receiving icon (RX) will appear in the display. NOTE: When the TALK button is pressed, you can only transmit, not receive. To receive, release the TALK button.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) RING TONE You can send ring tones to other handsets within range which are tuned to the same channel, to alert them you want to communicate with them. 1 Press and release the CALL button to hear the ring tone for about two seconds while the transmitting icon (TX) and call icon appear in the display. Any other radios within range which are tuned to the same channel will hear the ring tone and may decide to transmit to you.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) LOCKING THE BUTTONS With the buttons locked, you can transmit (Talk), receive or monitor the current channel. But you can't change the volume or use the MENU button. 1 2 To lock the buttons, press and hold the MENU button until the key icon appears in the display. To unlock the buttons, press and hold the MENU button until the key icon disappears from the display.
OPERATION(CONTINUED) Battery Meter Indicator: The FRS can detect the battery charge levels. The Battery icon will display the battery charge status as follows; 1 Battery charge at low level. Battery charge at high level. NOTE: When the battery level reaches its minimum level, the handset will emit two beep tones and automatically turn OFF the power. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem No power Possible Cause Batteries are low or not inserted correctly. Possible Solution Inserted fresh batteries correctly.
SPECIFICATIONS Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Frequency (MHz) Channel 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 11 Frequency (MHz) 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 462.5500 462.5750 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.
CAUTIONS GMRS LICENSE USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE . AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER , WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT , IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GMRS SYSTEM LICENSE . YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC; FCC FORM 159 AND FCC FORM 605 MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F. YOU CAN FIND THE FORMS ONLINE AT: HTTP// WWW.FCC.GOV/FORMPAGE.HTWL ,OR CALL 1-800-418-3676.
FCC Warnings ADJUSTMENT: REPLACEMENT or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Kids station, may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.
KSS9104-IB-E00Q1-A0US.QXD 4/12/06 6:58 PM Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY Kids Station warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days from date of purchase. If service is required, please return the product to the store where it was purchased for exchange; or, pack the unit in the original packing material with all accessories if applicable, a copy of your sales receipt and a Cashier’s check or Money Order for $12.
