Retevis RT32 User manual

RT 32
RT32

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This set includes 2 walkie-talkie units: these are communication devices
which operate on mobile radio frequencies. They come with 22 channels as
well as a back-lit LCD screen, enabling you to communicate over several
kilometers free-of-charge.
NOTE: Please read these user instructions carefully before using the
equipment and retain for future consultation!
SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS
• If you carry any kind of personal medical disease, consult a doctor before
use.
• To avoid the risk of burns, do not use the device if the antenna is
damagedin any way.
• Do not use the device in a potentially explosive environment (e.g. around
petrol pumps, on the lower deck of a boat or around a fuel storage
installation or chemical products)
• Switch off the device if on an airplane or in a hospital.
• Never use the device in close proximity to a radio to avoid interference.
• Remove the batteries if the device is not in use for an extended period of
time. Never mix used and new batteries
• Leave the transmitter and antenna at least 5 cm from your face.
• Direct the antenna upwards and speak normally.
• Clean the device with a damp cloth. Do not use cleaning agents and
solvents.
• Do not modify the device in any way. If the device damaged, please
checked by a qualified professional.
• The device cannot be used to contact the emergency services.
ITEM DESCRIPTION (Pic01,02)
1. Antenna
2. RX icon -Displayed when receiving
TX icon -Displayed when transmitting
3. TX power high or low
4. Up adjustor button (▲)
5. Continued reception (MON)
6. On / off button ( )
7. Down adjustor button (▼)
8. Earphone socket
9. Loud speaker
10. Microphone
11. Enter the menu settings (Menu)
EN~Instructions for use
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12. Call button ( )
13. Keypad lock indicator
14. Battery level indicator
15. Push to talk (TALK) button
16. VOX indication
17. Scanning indication:
Displayed during scan mode
18. Channel/Menu item indication
19. CTCSS/Menu option-value
20. Lamp Button
21. Scan Button
22. Lamp
23. Belt attachment clip
24. Belt attachment
25. Batteries (not supplied)
26. Battery compartment
To install the batteries
Remove the belt clip:there are a secret button to press, then take the belt
off.Open the battery compartment (26) and insert 4AAA batteries (25)(not
supplied),ensuring that the poles are correctly alighed.The closed the lid
USING THE WALKIE TALKIE
1. Turning the divice on/off:
To turn the divice on or off, hold down the on/off button(6) for
3 seconds, a beep sound will be played to cofirm.
2.Adjusting the volume:
To increase the volume, press the Up adjustor button ▲(4) and press the
▼(7) button to decrease volume.
Note: The volume level number is displayed on the screen.
3.Battery Charge Level/Low Battery Indication
The battery charge level is indicated by the number of squares
present inside the battery icon on the LCD screen.
Battery Full
Battery 2/3 charged
Battery 1/3 charged
Battery empty
When the battery charge level is low, the battery icon will flash and a beep
will be heard to indicate that the batteries need to be replaced or
recharged.
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4. Receiving/Transmitting communications:
The devices are in ‘Reception’ mode when lit up, i.e. they are ready to
receive a call or sound transmitting on the activated frequency.
• When you press the Call tone button (12), the device switches
to ‘Transmission’ mode. You are then transmitting a sound signal
to the other device.
• To send a voice message, press the TALK button (15) and speak into the
microphone (10). Continue to press the button until you have finished
transmitting your message.
Hold the Mic with a minimum distance of 5 cm from your face.
Note:
- The other device must be set to the same channel and same
CTCSS code.
- When you finish the communication, please lose the hand, the
other device will email the beep to indicate that the this device is
ready to transmit.
5. Changing Channels
• Press the MENU button (11) once, the current channel number flashes on
the display.
• Press the ▲ button (4) or ▼ button (7) to change the channel .
• Press the TALK button to (15) confirm and return to stand-by.
Note: If no button is pressed within 15 seconds during setting, the unit will
return to standby .
6.CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
Licence free radio’s operating on the 400~470 MHZ frequency band, like
the Twintalker, have 8/20/22 available radio channels. If there are many
radio’s users in your neighborhood, there is a chance that some of these
users are operating on the same radio channel. To prevent that you receive
signals from other users, sub-channels have been integrated.
Two radios only be able to communicate with each other not only on the
same channel but also set to the same sub-channels.
The sub-channels:continuous tone squelch system(CTCSS)
When using CTCSS, a low frequency tone(67-250Hz)will be transmitted
along with the voice signal. There are 99 available tons to choose.
Note: To disable CTCSS, select code "0F” for CTCSS in the menu.
When pressing TALK button to confirm.
7.CTCSS
• Press the MENU-button (11) twice: The current CTCSS code flashes
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onthe display.
• Press the ▲-button (4) or the ▼-button (7) to change to another code.
• Press the TALK-button (15) to confirm and return to stand-by.
Note: To disable CTCSS, select code "0F” for CTCSS in the menu.
Whe pressing TALK button to confirm
8.Monitor
You can use the monitor feature to check for weaker signals in the
current channel.
• Press the MON-button to activate channel monitoring.
• Press the MON-button to stop channel monitoring.
Note: During channel monitoring the receiver circuit in the Radios
will not not listen to CTCSS codes.
9. VOX Selection
The radios is capable of voice activated (VOX) transmission. In VOX
mode,the radio will transmit a signal when it pick up your voice or other
sound around you. VOX operation is not recommended if you plan to use
your radio in a noisy or windy environment.
Note: VOX mode will be overrided when you press the TALK-button (15).
• Press the MENU(11) three times, the current VOX setting
flashes on the display and the VOX icon is displayed.
• Press ▲-button (4) to set the VOX sensitivity level between 1 and 3 (level
3 is the most sensitive level).
• Press ▼-button (7) until OF appears on the display, to turn VOX off.
• Press the TALK -button (15) to confirm and return to stand-by.
10.Scanning for an active radio channel
• Press the SCAN-button (21):The ‘Scan’ function indicator (17) will appear
on the screen and the channel (18) will scan continuously from 1 to
8/20/22.
• Press the ▼ -button (7) to start the channel scan from 8/20/22 to 1.
Once an active channel is found, the scanning will stops and you can listen
to the transmission.
When the transmission on the found channel stops, the scanning will
resume automatically.
NOTE: If you press the TALK button (15) while listening to a found
channel,the Radios will go back in stand-by on the found channel.
11. Call Tones
A call tone alerts others that you want to start talking.
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11.1 Setting the Call Tone
The walkie talkies have 10 call tones.
• Press the MENU-button (11) four times, “CA”is displayed and the current
call toneis flashing.
• Press the ▲-button (4) or the▼-button (7) to change to another Call Tone.
• Press the TALK-button (15) to confirm and return to stand-by.
11.2 Sending a call tone
Press the CALL-button (12) briefly. The call tone will be transmitted on the
set channel.
12.Setting the double channel monitor
• Press the MENU-button (11) five times ,until the “CH” displays the current
channel flashes.
• Press up or down key to set the scond channe or turn off.
• Press the TALK -button (15) to confirm and return to stand-by.
13.Key-Tone On/Off
When a button is pressed, the unit will beep briefly.
To set the key-tone.
• Press the MENU-button (11) six times.
• Press ▲ to enable (ON) or ▼ disable the Key Tones (OF).
• Press the TALK -button (15) to confirm and return to stand-by.
14.Roger Beep On/Off
After the TALK-button is released, the unit send out a roger beep to confirm
that you have stopped talking.
To set the Roger Beep.
• Press the MENU-button (11) seven times, “ro” will displays.
• Press ▲ to enable (ON) ▼ disable the Key Tone (OF)
• Press the TALK -button (15) to confirm and return to stand-by.
15.Setting the TX power high/low
• Press the MENU-button (11) eight times, “Pr” will be displayed
• Press up or down key to set the HIor LO lever.
• Press the TALK -button (15) to confirm and return to stand-by.
16.Button Lock
• Press and hold the MENU-button (11) for two seconds to activate the
Button lock mode. The button lock icon is displayed on the LCD Screen.
• Press and hold Menu button until there are the Lock icon displayed on the
LCD Screen.The same step to unlock the button.
Note: The TALK-button (15), the CALL-button (12), MON-button (5) and the
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on/off button (6) will still be functional when the Button Lock is activated.But
the other button deactivated.
17. Display back light
To activate the backlight of the LCD display, press any button .
The LCD backlight will light up for 5 seconds.
18.Earpiece connection
The Twintalker can be used with the included earpiece.
The connector is located on the top of the device.
Insert the earpiece plug into the connector (2.5mm jack).
The small button on the earpiece has the same function as the
TALK-button(15) on the unit.
When you use the microphone from the earpiece to talk into.
Note: Do not connect other earpieces. This may damage your device.The
connector is located on the top of the device.
19.Battery saving function
When the device has not been used for 6 seconds, the economy mode is
automatically activated. This does not affect the reception of
transmissionsand the standard mode is automatically reactivated as soon
as a signal is detected.
20. BUILT-IN FLASH LIGHT
The radio flashlight can offer more convenient in the dark and can send
light signals.
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