Midland X-tra Talk LXT118 Series Manuals

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Welcome to the world of Midland electronics Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MIDLAND product. Your 2-way radio represents state-of-the-art high-tech engineering. Designed for FRS (Family Radio Service) operation, this compact package is big on performance. It is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. The circuitry is all solid-state and mounted on a rugged printed circuit board. Your two-way radio is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come. LCD DISPLAY 1. TRANSMIT (TX) ICON – Indicates radio is transmitting a signal. 2. VOLUME METER – Indicates the volume setting of the radio. 3. RECEIVE (RX) ICON – Indicates radio is receiving a transmission. 4. LOW BATTERY ICON – Indicates the battery level is low. 5. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode is active. 6. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on FRS band. 1 CONTROLS 7. PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit voice communication. 8. SCAN/LOCK Button – Press to enter SCAN mode. Press and hold to turn KEY LOCK on/off. 9. UP s and DOWN t Buttons – Make adjustments in MENU mode. 10. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker. 11. ANTENNA 12. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MIC/CHG JACK 13. POWER / MODE Button – Press and hold for at least 3 seconds to turn the radio on/off. Press momentarily to access Menu mode. 14. MIC – Built-in microphone. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device does not cause harmful interference, and (2) this radio must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, for body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Midland Radio Corp. accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City, MO 64120 Call 816.241.8500 We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you think of your new Midland product on or by visiting us at midlandusa.com Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice. MIDLAND is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging. BATTERY INSTALLATION Your radio operates with 3 AAA alkaline batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries. The belt clip should be removed to ease installation or removal of the batteries. To install the batteries: 1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip (see diagram below) for easy access, then remove the Battery Cover by pressing down on the top center and sliding it down from the radio. 2. Insert 3 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown on the Battery Compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may damage the unit. 3. Return the Battery Cover by sliding it up on the radio. Replace the belt clip, making sure it locks into place. BATTERY COMPARTMENT BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER Press here and push down to open BELT CLIP LOCK TAB BELT CLIP LATCH CHARGING THE BATTERY Your radio is equipped for using rechargeable NiMH batteries which can be recharged by inserting the AC adapter into the radio charge jack. Initial charge time is 24 hours. Charge time is about 12 hours thereafter. For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the batteries when the low battery icon comes on. Remove the radios from the charger when the charge time expires. 1. Only use our NiMH batteries. 2. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any batteries or battery packs other than the one indicated in the manual. This may cause leakage and damage to the radio. 3. For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and remove the batteries from the radio. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK To use an optional speaker / microphone or headset: l Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks. l Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic to your desired position. ! SPK MIC CHG POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME Press the POWER/MODE button for at least 3 seconds to turn the radio on/off. To increase/decrease the volume level, press the s\t buttons during RX or STANDBY mode. The VOLUME METER will indicate the volume setting of the radio. TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL 1. For maximum clarity, hold the radio at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your mouth. 2. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the microphone. The TX icon will appear continuously on the LCD display while transmitting. 3. To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appear on the display when your radio is receiving a transmission. SCAN Your radio can scan all 22 channels for activity. To enter, quickly press the SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any active channel for 4 seconds before resuming scan. When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, the scanning function will stop and remain on the active channel. To resume scanning, quickly press the SCAN button. CALL ALERT Your radio can transmit a call alert. To send, press the PTT button twice rapidly. The TX icon will appear while transmitting a call alert and a tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation. KEYPAD LOCK Press the LOCK button for 4 seconds. The “Lo” icon will appear on the display. PTT will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad, a “LF” icon will appear on the display. CHANNEL SELECTION (FRS BAND) Press the MODE button once, and then the s\t buttons to select one of the 22 FRS channels. To confirm the selection, press the PTT button or press the MODE button again to move to the next feature setting. Note : To communicate between two radios, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel. VOX To turn VOX on, press the MODE button twice, the display shows “VOX” blinking while below the “oF” icon appears. Select “on” by pressing the s\t buttons and push the PTT key or the MODE button again to confirm. To turn VOX off, press the MODE button twice, the display shows “VOX” blinking while below the “on” icon appears. Select “oF” by pressing the s\t buttons and push the PTT key or the MODE button again to confirm. OPERATING YOUR RADIO Rev H IMPORTANT NOTICE Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Midland radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: - United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J - American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 - Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition - National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986 - International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population or uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting. Body-Worn Operation If you wear the radio on your body when transmitting always use Midland- supplied or approved belt clip, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of any accessories not supplied or approved by Midland may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use any accessories supplied or approved by Midland, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5cm) from your body when transmitting. LOW BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery voltage gets low, the LOW BATTERY ICON will blink along with the message “bt Lo” on the display. When using the rechargeable battery pack, the low battery icon will indicate that you are very close to the batteries being exhausted. When using AAA Alakaline batteries, the low battery icon means you have about 50% of battery life remaining.