SETTINGS
TO CHANGE
CHANNEL:
1. MENU button and the channel
indication starts flashing
2. or button to select the desired
channel
3. P button to confirm
TO CHANGE
1. MENU button and the sub-chan-
nel indication starts flashing
2. or button to set the desired
sub-channel (1-38) or disable this function by
selecting OF
3. P button to confirm
Keep in mind that the walkie-talkie at the receiv-
ing end must be set to the same sub-channel.
Sub-channel explanation, (CTCSS code):
Continuous T
is a tone code that’s included while transmit-
ting. This tone code is not audible. Only when
the tone code of the transmitting walkie-talkie
matches the tone code of the receiving walkie-
talkie, the receiving walkie-talkie will reproduce
the signal. This prevents you from being dis-
turbed by other PMR-446 walkie-talkies commu-
nicating on the same channel.
TO CHANGE
Y
tones and ‘tone-off’:
1. MENU button and ‘CA
flashing in the display
2. or button to set the desired call
alert tone (‘oF’
will sound through the speaker for you to
check
3. P button to confirm
KEY T
Key tones are the tones that sound upon press-
ing a button. Y
off as follows:
1. MENU button and ’to’
flashing in the display
2. or button to enable the key
tones (‘on’) or to disable them (‘oF’).
3. P button to confirm
ROGER BEEP:
If this function is enabled, a signal tone will
sound at the receiving end as soon as you stop
transmitting. The receiving person now knows
when he or she can talk back.
T
1. MENU button and ’ro’
flashing in the display
2. or button to enable the Roger
Beep tone (‘on’) or to disable it (‘oF’)
3. P button to confirm
USER TIPS
GENERAL:
The FR-175 is a transceiver operating with radio
waves on the 446 MHz band. The signal trans-
fer could be disturbed by external influences
such as other walkie-talkies, transmitters, wire-
less phones, etc. If your walkie-talkie receives or
causes interference, this is usually resolved by
switching channel.
Use of this walkie-talkie is authorized in all EU
countries. If you’d like to bring your FR-175
to countries outside the EU, refer to the local
restrictions on the use of PMR446 equipment of
the concerned country
Keep in mind that the signal of the FR-175 may
also be heard by walkie-talkies or receivers
other than yours.
It’s not allowed to make any changes to the
electronics or to the antenna of the FR-175.
Service may only be performed by qualified
electricians.
Never use the FR-175 outdoors during thunder-
storms.
POWER:
The battery symbol in the display indicates the
charge of the inserted batteries.
batteries full
batteries 1/3 full, please recharge or
replace now
this symbol flashes and every 3 seconds
a double beep sounds: the battery is low
and the walkie-talkie will switch off within
minutes
Only recharge the supplied battery packs by
placing the walkie-talkies into the supplied
charger
Individual rechargeable batteries must be
recharged using a separate charger
rechargeable batteries must be replaced.
RADIO CONNCTION:
The FR-175 has a range of up to 7km. This
range depends on local conditions such as tall
buildings, high voltage towers and overhead
wires.
walkie-talkie has a free view of the receiver
CTCSS:
A
receive the signal from all handsets transmitting
on the same channel. T
only when you’ve set the same CTCSS code as
the other handset.
MAINTENANCE:
• Only clean the FR-175 with a moist cloth.
• Never place the walkie-talkie in direct sunlight
or in a humid environment.
• Prevent water and/or sand from penetrating
the FR-175.
• In case of a failure, first check whether the
FR-175 can be used at a different location.
ENVIRONMENT
• In case the baby video monitor is being
replaced, please return it to your sup-
plier; they will guarantee environment-
friendly processing.
• Exhausted batteries can be returned to the
supplier of these walkie-talkies or you may
bring them to your local depot for small
chemical waste.
• Never discard empty batteries or exhausted
accumulators as regular household waste.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICA
Operating frequency: 446.00625 MHz to
446.09375 MHz
Power output: <6.5dBm
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rechargeable NiMH
battery pack, voltage
3.6V
or 3x 1.2V battery
size AAA
Charger power supply:
via adapter
NiMH battery pack recharge duration:
12-15 hours
Usage duration: approx. 24 hours
(10% transmitting)
(20% receiving)
(70% standby)
Headset connector: 2.5mm stereo
Range: up to 7Km
W 105g (incl. battery pack)
Dimensions: 91(128) x 49 x 35mm
TROUBLESHOOTING
Nothing works:
-
replace
Poor or no reception:
-
-
sender and receiver must be set to the same chan-
nel, with the same sub-channel)
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is too large, please decrease the distance
Noise or other additional sounds:
-
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devices off (if possible)
High whistle:
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volume of the receiver is set too high, increase the
distance or lower the volume
If this doesn’t resolve the problem, switch off the
handsets, wait several minutes and switch them on
again. If the problem still remains, please contact
the
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For the
24 months from the date of purchase. During
this period, we guarantee the free repair of
defects caused by material and workmanship
errors.
of the importer
HOW TO HANDLE:
If you notice any defect, first refer to the user
manual. If the manual provides no definite
answer
video monitor or contact customer service of
Alecto.
THE W
In case of improper use, incorrect connections,
leaking and/or incorrectly installed batteries, use
of unoriginal parts or accessories, negligence
and in case of defects caused by moisture, fire,
flooding, lightning and natural disasters. In case
of unauthorised modifications and/or repairs
performed by third parties. In case of incorrect
transportation of the device without adequate
packaging and when the device is not accom-
panied by this warranty card and proof of pur-
chase. The warranty does not cover connecting
cables, plugs and batteries.
All further liability
consequential damages, is excluded.
Name:
Address:
Postal code:
City:
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Keep your receipt or purchase invoice here
Service Help
WWW
SERVICE@ALECTO.NL
Hesdo, Australiëlaan 1
5232 BB, ‘s-Hertogenbosch
The Netherlands
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SERVICE@ALECTO.NL
Hesdo, Australiëlaan 1, 5232 BB,
‘s-Hertogenbosch,
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