Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GMRS2VMK Audiovox
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CAUTIONS 2 Never attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries, as batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage to the product. When recharging nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries with the Audiovox char ger , use only Audiovox approved re- chargeable batteries.
Y our GMRS2VMK Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. The Fast Intelligent Charger can be mounted in a vehicle and is designed for a vehicle environment. The GMRS2VMK is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communications for many different applications.
4 1. Battery Door 2. Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip Part Number 2VMKBL T 4. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) Button 5. Antenna 6. External S peaker(SPK)/Micro- phone (MIC) Jacks 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone GMRS2VMK (FCC License Required) 10.
5 GMRS2VMK DISPLA Y 1. Beep T one Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 2 . Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor ( M ) button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated.
6 12.Caller Identification (ID) Indicator: This indication appears when you select a caller identification code (between 1 and 10). ID selection operates in conjunction with the small segment display , and can also be used to identify a calling party in the monitor mode.
7 2 . Slide the cover down and then lift cover at bottom to open.Remove cover . 3. Insert four AAA batteries (positive (+) end toward the bottom begining at left side and alternating positive terminals as shown). 1 . Using thumb, press down on battery cover at arrow and slide cover down to open.
8 Mounting the Charger The Fast Intelligent Charger can be mounted horizontally or vertically in a vehicle. Mount the Fast Intelligent Charger using the following proce- dure: 1. Hold the charger up to the surface where is to be mounted. 2. Using a marker , mark the location of where the mounting holes are going to made.
Where to Install the Charger The Fast Intelligent Charger can be mounted horizontally or vertically in any suitable location within the trunk, passenger compartment or rear cargo area of your vehicle.
10 Using the Fast Intelligent Charger The Fast Intelligent Charger will typically fully charge the transceivers in two hours. LEDs mounted on the front of the charger provide visual status of the charging process. Charging Indicators S t atus S teady Y ellow: The charging process is not taking place.
Powering the Charger with the Cigarette Lighter Adapter The GMRS2VMK Fast Intelligent Charger obtains its operating power us- ing the Cigarette Lighter Adapter .
Mounting the T ransceiver in the Charger The transceiver is designed to lock into the Fast Intelligent Charger . Us e the following procedure: 1. While holding the transceiver in the palm of your hand, reach the carry clip handle and press down to open the carry clip.
GMRS2VMK OPERA TIONAL MODES CALL SELECT MODE BUTTON BEEP ROGER BEEP DUAL WA TCH VOX SELECT I D SELECT CTCSS SELECT CHANNEL SELECT Controls: Power On/Off (15) Button Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for at least 2 seconds. Y ou will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on.
14 Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2) This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer th an 2 seconds; the icon will apppear on the display and you will hear static if frequency is clear .
15 Up Channel/V olume Button (10) In the standby mode, pressing this button will increment the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit’s settings. Down Channel/V olume Button (1 1) In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening volume.
16 Operating Modes and F ea tures GMRS Operation: - From GMRS standby mode, press and hold the ( ) button for 2 seconds to turn on power . - Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes. - Select the desired channel with the Up (10) and Down (1 1) Buttons.
T o change the channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once, or until the channel number flashes. - Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main chan- nel number . - Press the Down Button (1 1) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number .
18 T ransmit Power Selection Mode This feature permits selection of the transmitting power level to high or low . ( FRS channels 1-7 operate on low power . ) Using low power , the unit will have a lower transmit range, but battery life will be in- creased.
19 Dual Watch Mode This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time. While in dual watch mode, the unit will continuously monitor both the primary and dual watch channel. Received signals will be played for 5 seconds, then the unit will resume scanning the two channels.
20 Key T one This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button, SCAN Button, or the EMG Button.
21 - Press the Up or Down Button to preview and hear the 3 available call melodies. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. Refer to the PTT button (4) to transmit ring signal. Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals.
- The Power, PTT , Up/Down, EMG and Monitor Buttons are not effected. - T o unlock the Auto Key function, press and hold the SCAN button for at least 2 seconds; the icon ( ) disappears from the display . NOTE: If the unit is turned off while Key Lock is on, the Key Lock mode will still be in effect when the unit is turned on again.
NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICA TION 1 . The GMRS2VMK 22 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels. A common code of e t hi c s/ courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected.
Transceiver does Ci garette Ligther Adapter Check fuse and replace if not charge necessary . • Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’s air-bag. If the air-bag de- ploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury .
General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared Refer to frequency chart on next page with FRS radios) Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channel S pacing 12.5 kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel T ra n sc e i ve r D i me n si o n s 2.
This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America. Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted by local regulation. Please check with the local regulating agency be- fore using this device outside the United States of America.
Continuous T one Coded Squelch System T one Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Fr eq . H z CTCSS Fr eq . H z 1 67.0 2 0 131.8 2 71.9 2 1 136.5 3 74.4 2 2 141.3 4 77.0 2 3 146.2 5 79.7 2 4 151.4 6 82.5 2 5 156.7 7 85.4 2 6 162.2 8 88.5 2 7 167.9 9 91.5 2 8 173.
28 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 1-800-290-6650 128-5385A Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products.
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