Retevis RT628 Walkie Talkie Toy For Kids User Manual

Retevis RT628 Walkie Talkie Toy For Kids

OVERVIEW

Product Features

Getting Started

Installing the AA Batteries

Your radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries.

1. With the back of the radio facing you, there is a secret button to release the battery cover and remove.
2. Install 3 AA Alkaline batteries as shown on the inside of the battery compartment.
3. Re-cover the battery cover and press down to secure. The walkie-talkie can use a NiMH rechargeable battery instead of 3 AA Alkaline batteries.

Battery Meter

The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full to empty. When the battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically after releasing PTT. The radio powers off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable battery life.

Note: Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio.

Turning Your Radio On and Off

After you install batteries, turn the radio on, the radio chirps, and the display briefly shows all feature icons available on your radio. The display then scrolls through the available channels and Interference Eliminator Codes. Press and hold POWER button to turn the radio off.

Setting the Volume

• Press the up button to increase the speaker volume.
• Press the down button to decrease the speaker volume.
• The speaker volume level is indicated by the number 1-8 displayed.

Setting a Channel

1. With the radio on, press MENU, and the current channel flashes.
2. Press the up or down button to set the channel.
3. Press PTT to confirm and save the channel setting.

Control Buttons

Use POWER/SCAN to:

• Turn the radio on/off
• Scan

Use UP/DOWN to:

• Adjust volume
• Scroll through the menus

Use ♪/MON to:

• Transmit call tone

Use MENU to:

• Select menu options
• Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu)
• Lock and unlock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu)

Use PTT to:

• Talk
• Save a setting

Talking and Listening

To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code. To talk, press and hold PTT. Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth when speaking. When you finish speaking, release PTT (press to talk, release to listen)

Checking the Channel Before Transmitting

Your radio has 22 channels shared on a “take turns” basis. For uninterrupted communication, do not talk on a channel if someone else is currently talking on it. To check for activity on a channel before you talk, press and hold ♪/MON. If you hear static, the channel is clear to use.

Special Features

Interference Eliminator Code

Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. To set the code for a channel:

1. Press MENU twice, and then the code starts to flash.
2. Press UP or DOWN to select the code 0-121 or 121-0.
3. Press PTT to save the code setting.

You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure.

Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 if you want to communicate with another radio that didn’t set up the Interference Eliminator Code.

Push to Talk Timeout Timer

To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press PTT for 180 continuous seconds.

Locking the Keypad

To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings, press and hold MENU for 3 seconds or until the LOCK icon is displayed. You can turn the radio on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. All other functions are locked. To unlock the radio, press and hold MENU for 3 seconds or until the LOCK icon is no longer displayed.

Scanning Channels

Use scanning to monitor channels for transmissions or to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels. To start scanning, briefly press and release. The scan indicator displays. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning, and you can hear the transmission. To respond to the transmission, press PTT within 5 seconds, and the channel will be confirmed.

Scan Advance

If the radio stops scanning on a channel you do not want to listen to, briefly press and release to resume scanning for the next active channel.

Removing Channels from the Scan List (Nuisance Delete Feature)

To remove a channel so the radio does not stop on it while scanning, press and hold UP or DOWN for at least 3 seconds, then release. This channel temporarily removes the channel from the scan list. To restore the channel, turn the radio off and then back on.

Note: You cannot remove the channel from your radio settings when you start the scan (called your home channel)

Setting and Transmitting Call Tones

Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk.

To set a call tone:

1. With the radio on, press MENU 3 times. The current call tone setting flashes the display.
2. Press UP or DOWN to change and hear the call tone.
3. Press MENU or PTT to set the new call tone.

To transmit your call tone to other radios, you need to set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, then press ♪ .

Note: Setting the call tone to 0 disables the call tone feature.

Voice Activation (VOX)

Voice activation (VOX) allows you to talk hands-free.

1. Press PTT and POWER, then turn on the radio.
2. When turn the radio on. VOX icon displays.
3. To transmit, speak into the microphone. There is a short delay between the time you start talking and when the radio transmits.
4. To receive, stop talking.

To turn VOX off, press PTT.

Setting the Sensitivity Level

Adjusting your radio’s sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick up soft voices.

1. Press the displays.
2. Press UP or DOWN to select the sensitivity level:

• 3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments
• 2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments
• 3 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments

Setting the double-channel monitor

1. Press MENU five times until CH displays, and the current channel flashes.
2. Press UP or DOWN to set the monitor channel.
3. Press PTT to save the double-channel monitor setting.
4. Then the double channel will flash.

Setting the SQUELCH Level 1-6

1. Press MENU six times or until SL displays.
2. Press UP or DOWN to select the receive sensitivity level.

• 01 = High receive Sensitivity
• 02~05 = Medium receive Sensitivity
• 06 = Low receive Sensitivity

Setting the TX POWER LO/HI

1. Press seven times until pr displays.
2. Press UP or DOWN to select the LO or HI level.
3. Press PTT to save the TX POWER LO/HI setting.

Safety and General Information

Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation Read. This Information Before Using Your Radio

The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in user guides published prior to July 2000.

Transmit and Receive Procedure

Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedure:

• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.
• To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button.
• To receive calls, release the PTT button.

Transmitting no more than 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring standards compliance).

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

Your radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy:

Two-Way Radio Operation

When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone one to two inches (2.5 to 5cm) away from the lips.

Facilities

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

Aircraft

When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Note: The areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or praticles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, posted.

Operational Cautions

Antennas

Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna.

If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.

Batteries

All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns, if a conductive material, such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chain, touches exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.

Battery Charger Safety Instructions

1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
2. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
3. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If the plug will not fit the connector, have the proper connector installed by a qualified electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk of electric shock.
4. To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger from the AC receptacle.
5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the connector before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
6. Use of an attachment which not recommended may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
7. Make sure the cord is located where it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress.
8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and/or electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure that:

• The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those on the plug of the charger.
• The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
• The cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet.

Annex I

Remarks:

• This guarantee card should be kept by the user; no replacement if lost.
• Most new products carry a two-year manufacturer’s warranty from the date of purchase. Further details, pls read http://www.retevis.com/after-sale/
• The user can get warranty and after-sales service as below:

1. Contact the seller where you buy.
2. Products Repaired by Our Local Repair Center

• For warranty service, you will need to provide a receipt or proof of purchase from the actual seller for verification.

Exclusions from Warranty Coverage:

1. To any product damaged by accident.
2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product, or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs.
3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.

Operating Instructions:

• Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (Talk), push the Push To Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls (listen), release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting in terms of measuring for standards compliance.
• Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum lateral distance away from a properly installed antenna according to installation instructions, and an externally mounted antenna.
• When operating in front of the face, worn on the body, always place the radio in a Retevis-approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important because the use of non-Retevis approved accessories may result in exposure levels that exceed the IEEE/ICNIRP occupational/controlled environment RF
  exposure limits.
• If you are not using a body worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended use position, in front of the face or at the body in the PTT mode or alongside of the head in the phone mode, then ensure the antenna and the radio are kept 2.5 cm (one inch) from the body when transmitting. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease with increasing distance from the antenna.

Hand-held Mode

Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone (and other parts of the radio, including the antenna) at least 2.5cm (one inch) away from the nose or lips. The antenna should be kept away from the eyes. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is important, as RF exposure decreases with increasing distance from the antenna.

Phone Mode

When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your radio product as you would a wireless telephone. Speak directly into the microphone.

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