Uniden Radio Owner's Manual
Also see for GMR1558-2ck: Manual de usuario
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GMR1558-2CK*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels• 142 Privacy Codes(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code)• Up to 15 Mile Range*• Scramble• Internal VOX Circuitry• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts• Backlit LCD Display• Optional Headset Accessories• Headset Jack• Roger Beep1 Antenna2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button3 Power Boost Button4 Monitor Key5 Menu Key6 Channel Tone/Scan Key7 Speaker8 Up/Down Button9 Headset Jack10 On/Off Key11 Call Key12 Microphone13 DC IN 9V14 Battery Level Meter15 Receive Indicator16 boost Indicator17 Call Indicator18 Scan Indicator19 Channel Indicator20 Hi Power Indicator21 Low Power Indicator22 Transmit Indicator23 Volume Setting Indicator24 Keypad Lock Indicator25 VOX Indicator26 Privacy Code Indicator27 Scramble Indicator28 Charging ContactsCongratulations on your purchase of the UnidenGMR1558-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service)radio. This lightweight, palm-sized, radio is astate-of-the-art device, equipped with manyvaluable features. Use it at sporting events, to stayin contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing,outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vitalcommunication.PACKAGE CONTENTSYour package contains two GMR1558-2CK radios,two rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP38), twoAC adapters (#AD-1004), two charging cradles(#RC1041), two belt clips and this reference guide.You can operate the unit using the rechargeableNiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries(not included).To order the following optional accessories, visit ourweb site @www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988,Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. Use only Unidenaccessories.• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38• Charging Cradle - #RC1041• Headset - #HS910/HS915• AC Adapter - #AD-1004• DC Adapter - #DC-1002GMRS LICENSEThe GMR1558-2CK radio operates on theGeneral Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)frequencies when using Channels 1-7 andchannels 15-22. You must have a GMRS licenseissued by the Federal CommunicationsCommission to legally use these channels.For licensing information and application forms,visit the FCC online at: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls orcall the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If youhave any questions, you can contact the FCCdirect at 1-888-225-5322. No license is requiredfor operation on channels 8-14 or operation onany channel in Canada.INSTALL THE BATTERYYour GMR1558-2CK radio uses a supplied NiMHbattery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (notincluded).To install the NiMH battery pack:1) Make sure your radio is OFF.2) Remove the battery compartment door bypressing the tab at the bottom of thecompartment door, and remove the cover.USING THE RADIO• Power Boost Button forMaximum Range• Battery Charger• Battery Level Meter• Channel Monitor• Channel Scan• Keypad Lock• DC IN 9V JackBATTERY LEVEL ANDLOW BATTERY ALERTThis unit has a battery level meter on the display toindicate the status of the batteries. When thebattery in the unit is low, the battery level metericon flashes. Recharge the NiMH batterypack immediately or, if you are using the alkalinebatteries, you must replace the alkaline batteries inorder to continue using the radio.Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury orproperty damage from fire or electrical shock, onlyuse the Uniden accessories specifically designatedfor this product.GMR1558-2CK RADIOCHARGING THE RADIOIf you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, twoGMR1558-2CK radios can be charged directly or byusing the supplied charging cradle.Charge by Using the Radio1) Connect the AC or DC adapter’s plug to theradio’s DC IN 9V jack and plug the other end intoan appropriate power source.2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until thebattery indicator stop flashing.Using the Charging Cradle1) Connect the AC or DC adapter’s plug to theradio’s DC IN 9V jack and plug the other end intoan appropriate power source.2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,and place the radio in the charging cradle withthe keypad facing forward.3) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until thebattery indicator stops flashing. Then remove theradio from the charging cradle after completingcharging.Note:• DC IN 9V Jack of the radio is for charge only.Be sure to install the battery before charging.• Use only the supplied battery, AC or DC adapteror approved accessories from Uniden.• Charge time may vary depending on the batterylife remaining.• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so cancreate a safety hazard or damage the radio.• For fastest charging, turn off the radio beforecharging.3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the batterycompartment. Be certain to follow theinstructions written on the label on the batterypack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly willprevent the unit from operating.4) Replace the battery compartment door.In order to get the most out of your new radio, readthis reference guide completely before attempting tooperate the unit.Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio ON,and increase the speaker volume by pressing the button. To decrease the volume, press the button.2) Press and hold the key again to turn theradio OFF.Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys(except for the PTT and Power boost button andcall key) is pressed. To turn this sound OFF, pressand hold the call key while turning ON the radio.Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.Choosing a ChannelYour radio has 22 channels and 142 Privacy codesyou can use to talk to others. In order to speak tosomeone, each of you must be set to the samechannel and Privacy Code.To choose a channel:With the radio in "Normal" operating mode pressthe chan tone/scan key and press the or button to increase or decrease the channel numberdisplayed.Note: Channels 1-7 have an typical range of up to15 miles by pressing the Power boost button.Channels 8-14 have an typical range of up to 5miles. Channels 15-22 have an typical range of upto 15 miles by pressing the Power boost button.You can know which GMRS or FRS channel isactive by the icon. hi icon is displayed whilescanning GMRS channels, and the lo icon isdisplayed while scanning FRS channels.Choosing a Privacy CodeEach of the channels 1-22 may have any one ofthe codes, OFF or 1-142 selected. Code oF (OFF)indicates no Privacy Code selected and your radiocan receive a signal regardless of the code settingsof the transmitting radio.1) Press chan tone/scan in channel select mode.The privacy code indicator will flash.2) Press the or button to increase ordecrease the code number displayed. You canalso select oF (OFF) at this stage.3) Exit the Menu.Channel Scan FeatureYour GMR1558-2CK radio has a channel scanfeature that allows you to easily scan all 22channels. When an active channel is detected, theradio pauses on that channel until the channel isclear. Then after a 2 second delay, the radiocontinues scanning. Pressing the PTT and Powerboost button while the scan is paused on achannel allows you to transmit on that channel.To turn ON channel scan:Press and hold the chan tone/scan key until thescan... icon is displayed. The channel number onthe display changes as the radio rapidly cyclesthrough the channels.To turn OFF channel scan:Press the call, PTT, Power boost or menu key, orpress and hold the chan tone/scan key for 2seconds.Talking on Your RadioTo talk to others using the radio:1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in aclear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away fromthe microphone. While you are transmitting, theicon appears on the display. To avoid cuttingoff the first part of your transmission, pauseslightly after pressing the PTT button before youstart talking.2) When you have finished speaking, release thePTT button. You can now receive incoming calls.While receiving, the icon appears on thedisplay.Note: When you press the Power boost button,boost and icon appear on the display. Theradio will transmit Maximum power when a GMRSchannel is selected. After one minute past whenthe boost transmission is established, thetransmission stops automatically, and you will heara boost time out error tone.Warning! The typical range of GMRS channels canbe boosted only with NiMH batteries. When thePower boost key is pressed while using alkalinebatteries, hi icon appears instead of boost icon andthe range is not boosted.Monitor Mode FeatureYour GMR1558-2CK radio allows you to listen forweak signals on the current channel at the press ofa key.To turn ON the Monitor Mode:• For brief listening, press mon button. Theicon blinks.• Press and hold mon button for 2 seconds untilltwo beeps sound for continuous listening. Thereceiver circuit stays open, letting both the noiseand weak signals to be heard.To turn OFF Monitor Mode:Press mon button to return to "Normal" mode,and the icon stops blinking and disappears.Navigating through the MenuTo access the advanced features of the GMR1558-2CK, your radio has a Menu function.1) To enter the Menu, press the menu key.2) Additional presses of the menu key advancesyou through the Menu until exiting to "Normal"operating mode.3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:a. Press and hold the key again.b. Press the PTT, Power boost, mon, call orchan tone/scan key.c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automaticallyreturns to “Normal” mode.Setting ScrambleScramble feature allows you to make a privateconversation. No one listening to your conversationcan understand what you are talking about. Be surethat your party also sets their radio to the scramblefeature.To set Scramble:1) Enter the Menu.2) Select on using or button.Voice Operated TransmissionYour GMR1558-2CK radio is equipped with a userselectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) thatcan be used for automatic voice transmissions. TheVOX feature is designed to be used with a headsetwith a microphone. Transmission is initiated byspeaking into the remote microphone instead ofpushing the PTT and Power boost button.To select the VOX level:1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu untilthe vox icon appears on the display. The currentlevel (OFF, 1-5) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF)disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set thesensitivity of the VOX circuit.2) Press either the or button to the desiredVOX sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increasedsensitivity to voice in normally quietenvironments, and use a higher level to reduceundesired activation in very noisy environments.Transmitting a Call ToneYour GMR1558-2CK radio is equipped with 5selectable call tones that are transmitted when thecall key is pressed.To select a call tone:1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until thecall icon is shown on the display. The current calltone number (1-5) is indicated.2) Press the or button to increase or decrease thenumber to the desired call tone. Each tone will beheard through the speaker.To transmit the selected call tone, press the call key.The selected tone will automatically be transmitted for afixed length of time. Call Tone will be cancelled when thePTT and Power boost button is pressed.Key LockTo lock the keypad:1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until theicon appears on the display. The current KeyLock status oF (OFF) blinks on the display.2) To switch the Key Lock mode from oF (OFF) to on,press the button.3) To confirm the setting, press the menu key.The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming yourselection by pressing the menu key, the Key Locksetting will be set to oF (OFF).To unlock the keypad:1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio OFF.2) Press and hold the key again to turn the radioON. The keypad is unlocked.Automatic Power Save FeatureYour GMR1558-2CK radio has a unique circuit designedto dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there isno transmission nor an incoming call within 3 seconds,your radio switches to the Power Save mode. The radiois still able to receive transmissions in this mode.LCD BacklightThe LCD Backlight automatically turns ON when anykey (except the PTT and Power boost button) ispressed. The LCD display illuminates for 10 secondsbefore turning OFF.Roger BeepRoger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end oftransmission (PTT, Power boost and VOX transmission).Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker whenboth Roger beep and Key Beep are set to ON. WhenRoger beep is set to ON and Key Beep OFF, RogerBeep will not be heard from the speaker but it will betransmitted to your party. When Roger Beep is set toOFF, Roger Beep neither be herad nor transmitted.To turn ON Roger Beep:Press and hold the button while turning ON the radio.To turn OFF Roger Beep:Press and hold the button while turning ON the radio.• Battery must be installed for operation, evenfrom external power.• If battery Power is low, you cannot operate theradio even using external power. Allow thebatteries to charge before using. If you try totransmit while power is low, the radio willautomatically turn off.Normal NormalScramble VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock1-5ON-OFF OFF, 1-5 ON-OFF |
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