Alecto FR-115 Walkie Talkie Kinder User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Alecto
Table of Contents
Alecto FR-115 Walkie Talkie Kinder
INTRODUCTION
The Alecto FR-115 is a PMR-446 walkie-talkie. This walkie-talkie allows you to not only communicate with each other free of charge, but also with other (Alecto) walkie-talkies provided they meet the PMR-446 standard
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
INSTALLATION
POWER:
The FR-115 is powered through 3x AAA penlight batteries.
- Open the battery compartment by pressing the tab at the bottom of the battery cover upwards, the battery cover can then be removed.
WARNING: In order to avoid the risk of suffocation when used by small children, because the belt clip is a relatively small part, the belt clip has been glued by the factory. Removal and reinstallation of the battery cover may be more difficult.
- Install the batteries according to the markings in the battery compartment and close the battery compartment.
HEADSET:
On top of the FR-115, you’ll find the connector for a headset with a 2.5mm
plug. We advise you to use an Alecto FRH-10 headset for this.
USE
- Attention: for connections between 2 walkie-talkies, both walkie-talkies must be set to the same channel, with the same sub-code. See further on in this manual how to set the channel and sub-codes.
- TO SWITCH ON/OFF: Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to switch the walkie-talkie on or off.
- VOLUME CONTROL: Repeatedly and briefly press the or button to adjust the volume. The set volume level is shown in the lower part of the display.
- TO SEND: Press the P button to send. Keep this button depressed while speaking. Talk at a normal voice volume and approximately 3 to 5 cm from the walkie-talkie’s microphone.
- TO RECEIVE: Release the P button to receive.
- CALL ALERT TONE: Press the P button briefly to transmit a call alert tone. This call alert tone is adjustable, see ‘To change the call alert tone’ further on in this manual.
- BACKGROUND LIGHTING: Each time you press a function button (except the flashlight button) the background lighting of the display will illuminate. This lighting will automatically switch off 10 seconds after pressing the last button
- FLASHLIGHT : Use the button to switch on the built-in flashlight. This light remains lit for as long as you keep this button depressed. The walkie-talkie doesn’t need to be switched on to use this function. Attention: Don’t stare directly into the light when lit and don’t shine it in other people’s eyes. The light can be bright and may damage your eyesight.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
VOX FUNCTION:
When the VOX function is enabled (VOX = Voice Activated Transmission), the
FR-115 starts sending as soon as you speak into the microphone.
To switch the VOX function on/off:
- press 3x the MENU button, the word “VOX” will illuminate in the left part of the display
- use the buttons or set the trigger sensitivity (‘OF’ is off, ‘1’ is the lowest sensitivity, ‘3’ is the highest sensitivity)3.
- Press the P button to confirm Preferably, use this function in combination with headsets. Keep in mind that it can take over a second after you’ve started talking before the walkie-talkie enables the transmitter
To switch the MONITOR function on/off
- Press2. release the button to turn the noise reduc-
- and hold the button for 2 seconds to disable the noise reduction and to monitor the channel turn on again
CHANNEL SCAN:
Use the scan function to listen in on all channels one after the other.
- Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to start the scan
- briefly press the or button to continue scanning if you’re only receiving noise on a certain channel
- Press the P or MENU button to end the scan
KEYPAD LOCK:
When the keypad lock is activated, the, and MENU buttons are blocked.
- press and hold the MENU button until appears in the display after approx. 2 seconds
- press and hold the MENU button again for 2 seconds to release these buttons again
SETTINGS
TO CHANGE THE SEND/RECEIVE CHANNEL:
- press 1x the MENU button and the channel indication starts flashing
- Press the or button to select the desired channel
- Press the P button to confirm
TO CHANGE THE SUB-CHANNEL (CTCSS):
- press 2x the MENU button and the sub-channel indication starts flashing
- use the or button to set the desired sub-channel (1-38) or disable this function by selecting OF
- Press the P button to confirm
Keep in mind that the walkie-talkie at the receiving end must be set to the same sub-channel. Sub-channel explanation, (CTCSS code): Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System is a tone code that’s included while transmitting. 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 disturbed by other PMR-446 walkie-talkies communicating on the same channel.
TO CHANGE THE CALL ALERT TONE
You may choose from 10 different call alert tones and ‘tone-off’:
- press 4x the MENU button and ‘CA’ starts flashing in the display
- use the or button to set the desired call alert tone (‘oF’ = tone ‘off’), the selected tone will sound through the speaker for you to check
- Press the P button to confirm
KEY TONES ON/OFF:
Key tones are the tones that sound upon pressing a button. You may switch
these tones on or off as follows:
- press 5x the MENU button and ’to’ starts flashing in the display, followed by ‘on’ or ‘oF’
- use the or button to enable the key tones (‘on’) or to disable them (‘oF’).
- Press the 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.
To switch the Roger Beep on/off:
- press 6x the MENU button and ’ro’ starts flashing in the display, followed by ‘on’ or ‘oF’
- use the or button to enable the Roger Beep tone (‘on’) or to disable it (‘oF’)
- press the P button to confirm
USER TIPS
GENERAL:
The FR-115 is a transceiver operating with radio waves on the 446 MHz band.
The signal transfer 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
channels.
Use of this walkie-talkie is authorized in all EU countries. If you’d like to
bring your FR-115to 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-115 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-115. Service may only be performed by qualified electricians.
Never use the FR-115 outdoors during thunderstorms.
POWER:
The battery symbol in the display indicates the charge of the inserted
batteries. batteries full batteries 1/3 full, please 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
RADIO CONNECTION:
The FR-115 has a range of up to 7km. This range depends on local conditions
such as tall buildings, high voltage towers and overhead wires. An optimal
range is achieved when the walkie-talkie has a free view of the receiver.
CTCSS:
A handset on which no CTCSS code is set can receive the signal from all
handsets transmitting on the same channel. Talking back is possible only when
you’ve set the same CTCSS code as the other handset.
MAINTENANCE:
- Only clean the FR-115 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-115.
- In case of a failure, first check whether the FR-115 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 as regular household waste.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Nothing works:- the batteries are empty, please replace
Poor or no reception:
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weak or empty batteries, please replace
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channel setting or sub-channel set incorrectly (the sender and receiver must be set to the same chan-nel, with the same sub-channel)
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the distance between the receiver and transmitter is too large, please decrease the distance
Noise or other additional sounds: -
other sender is present, change the channel
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interference from other devices, switch the other devices off (if possible)
High whistle: -
the transmitter is too close to the receiver or the 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 Alecto customer service: www.alecto.nl
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating frequency: 446.00625 MHz to 446.09375 MHz Power output: <27dBm Walkie-talkie power supply: 3x 1.2V battery, size AAA Usage duration: approx. 24 hours (based on the use of alkaline batteries and the following usage: transmit 5%, receive 5%, stand by 90%)Headset connector: 2.5mm stereo Range: up to 7Km Walkie-talkie weight: 67g (battery excl.) Dimensions: 91(128) x 49 x 35mm Suitable for people >6 years old
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Hedo declares that the radio equipment type Alecto FR-115 is in
compliance with directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://DOC.hesdo.com/FR-115-DOC.pdf
WARRANTY
For the Alecto FR-115, you have a warranty of 24 months from the date of
purchase. During this period, we guarantee the free repair of defects caused
by material and workmanship errors. All this is subject to the final
assessment of the importer. HOW TO HANDLE: If you notice any defect, first
refer to the user’s manual. If the manual provides no definite answer, please
contact the supplier of this baby video monitor or contact the customer
service of Alecto.
THE WARRANTY BECOMES NULL AND VOID: In case of improper use, incorrect
connections, leaking and/or incorrectly installed batteries, use of unoriginal
parts or accessories, negligence in case of defects caused by moisture, fire,
flooding, lightning, and natural disasters. In case of unauthorized
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 accompanied by this warranty card and proof of purchase. The warranty does
not cover connecting cables, plugs, and batteries. All further liability,
especially concerning any consequential damages, is excluded.
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