Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GMRS762CH Audiovox
Go to page of 28
128-7627 1 of 28 Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released: 2-10-06 LO HI FM General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS762CH Ultra-Slim T win Pack Owner ’ s Manual.
128-7627 2 of 28 2 THIS P AGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALL Y.
128-7627 3 of 28 CAUTION: SAFETY INFORMA TION Y our wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a power trans- mitter . When the PTT button is pushed (or the VOX mode is enabled) it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%.
128-7627 4 of 28 W ARNINGS: Battery Care Never attempt to charge other brands of batteries, as batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage to the product. When recharg- ing Lithium-ion(Li-ion) batteries with the AUDIOVOX charger , use only supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries.
128-7627 5 of 28 1. Battery (Internally Installed) 2. Flashlight Enable Button 3. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) Button 4. Antenna 5. VOX/LOCK Button 6. MODE Button 7. Built-in Microphone 8. Power On-Of f/SCAN Button 9. Wrist strap ring Model GMRS762CH (FCC License Required) 10.
128-7627 6 of 28 6 Model GMRS762CH Display 1. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each main channel from 01-38. 2. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use. 3. Dual W atch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch mode is active.
128-7627 7 of 28 7 1 1. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel (and tone code, if present) every .5 second to search for a valid signal. 12. V oice Activated T ransmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands free conversation.
128-7627 8 of 28 Battery Charging Use only an Audiovox approved rechargeable battery and charging equip- ment when charging the battery internal to the unit. W ARNING: Do not attempt to charge the battery using another manufacturer ’s charging equipment.
128-7627 9 of 28 Power On-Off/SCAN (8) Button Press and hold the power on/off button ( s ) for at least 2 seconds. Y ou will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. T o turn the unit off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds. When the unit is on, press this button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode.
128-7627 10 of 28 Monitor/Display Backlight Button (14) This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer than 2 seconds; the icon will appear on the display and you will hear static if frequency is clear .
128-7627 11 of 28 call ringer . Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel. Up Channel/V olume Button (15) In the standby mode, pressing this button increases the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button is used to adjust the unit’s set- tings.
128-7627 12 of 28 Operating Modes and Features GMRS Operation: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the ( s ) button for at least 2 seconds to turn on power . - Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes. - Select the desired channel with the Up (15) and Down (13) But tons.
128-7627 13 of 28 13 the HI or LO indicator will not be displayed on the LCD panel; otherwise, for channels 1-7 (GMRS/FRS) and 15-22 (GMRS only), the HI or LO indi- cator will be displayed. Communication with Audiovox FRS and compat- ible units is possible on the shared and FRS only channels.
128-7627 14 of 28 The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the set- ting. NOTE: T o communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS subcode. T o commu- nicate with other GMRS/FRS units that do not have subcodes, switch your unit to the same channel with the subcode set to oF .
128-7627 15 of 28 15 - Press the MODE button 4 times (3 times for FRS) until the Vo icon appears on the display accompanied by the flashing numeral 1 or 2. - Press the Up or Down button to select the 1 or 2 VOX level sensitivity . - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm the VOX selection.
128-7627 16 of 28 NOTE: Pressing the PTT button during dual watch mode will transmit on the primary channel and suspend dual watch operation for 5 seconds. Dual watch mode will then resume. - Momentarily press the SCAN button to exit the dual watch mode.
128-7627 17 of 28 17 Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 3 user-selectable call ringer melodies to alert you to an incoming call. T o select your favorite call ringer melody: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 8 times (7 times for FRS).
128-7627 18 of 28 - If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode, press the power button momentarily and the unit will return to normal op- eration; the icon will disappear from the LCD display . Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental changes to the preferred settings of the unit.
128-7627 19 of 28 Battery Alert When the battery icon ( ) flashes on the display , 5 minutes later the unit will turn off automatically . When this occurs, recharge the unit. NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICA TION 1. The GMRS762CH 22 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis.
128-7627 20 of 28 20 Warning • Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so. • Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver .
128-7627 21 of 28 21 • T urn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. • Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’s air-bag. If the air-bag deploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury .
128-7627 22 of 28 T echnical Specifications: General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Refer to frequency chart on next page 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 Spacing 12.
128-7627 23 of 28 23 NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only . Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only . 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.
128-7627 24 of 28 24 WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUF ACTURERS, COMP ARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMP A TIBILITY . NOTE CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO T O 22 CHANNEL GM.
128-7627 25 of 28 25 Continuous T one Coded Squelch System T one Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 1 67.0 20 131.8 2 71.9 21 136.5 3 74.4 22 141.3 4 77.0 23 146.2 5 79.7 24 151.4 6 82.5 25 156.7 7 85.4 26 162.2 8 88.5 27 167.9 9 91.5 28 173.
128-7627 26 of 28 26 THIS P AGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALL Y.
128-7627 27 of 28 27 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 1-800-290-6650 128-5385B Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products.
128-7627 28 of 28 © 2005 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Printed in China 128-7627 28.
An important point after buying a device Audiovox GMRS762CH (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Audiovox GMRS762CH yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Audiovox GMRS762CH - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Audiovox GMRS762CH you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Audiovox GMRS762CH will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Audiovox GMRS762CH, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Audiovox GMRS762CH.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Audiovox GMRS762CH. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Audiovox GMRS762CH along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
