Xact X33X, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Please log on to www getxact com for accessory product information X33X Owner s Manual Rev3 qxd 7 16 2003 9 57 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...at parks shopping malls sporting events concerts virtually any indoor or outdoor activity Here are some of its excellent features Wristwatch Style with Adjustable Band 22 FRS GMRS Channels 38 CTCSS Codes Roger Bep Tone Up to 1 5 Mile Range Interchangeable Face Plates Auto Squelch Auto Battery Saving Internal VOX Channel Scan 12 Hour AM PM Wristwatch Backlit LCD Display Lithium Ion Battery Power So...

Page 3: ...Press and hold to turn unit ON OFF A quick single press accesses the Menu and Watch mode 10 PTT CALL Multi Function Button Press and hold to transmit voice communication Press twice quickly to transmit call tone 11 UP Button Adjusts volume level default and makes channel and watch adjustments in MENU mode 12 DOWN Button Adjusts volume level default and makes channel and watch adjustments in MENU m...

Page 4: ...CATOR away from the receiver If you cannot eliminate interference completely the FCC requires that you terminate COMMUNICATOR use Hazardous Environments Do not operate the COMMUNICATOR in hazardous environments explosion or fire may result Do not operate the COMMUNICATOR near unshielded electrical blasting caps Under certain conditions COMMUNICATORS can interfere with blasting operations and may c...

Page 5: ...the FCC s RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter and ANTENNA at least 2 inches 5 centimeters from your face and speak in a normal voice with the ANTENNA pointed away from the face Use only the supplied ANTENNA Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject t...

Page 6: ...and lock the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER LATCH into position NOTE If you install replace the battery and the LCD Screen remains blank press and hold the Power button for 1 second to start Watch Mode 5 CAUTION To reduce the risk of personal injury use only the battery listed in the Owner s Manual The X33X COMMUNICATOR has a built in POWER SAVER feature for maximum battery life But when the X33X COMMU...

Page 7: ...GER into the HEADSET CHARGER JACK During charging the LOW BATTERY LEVEL icon will appear on the LCD Screen and will disappear once the BATTERY is fully charged NOTE Charge the BATTERY for approximately 12 hours before initial use 6 NOTE The X33X COMMUNICATOR comes with internal battery protection however during long term storage it is strongly recommended that you recharge the BATTERY every 6 mont...

Page 8: ...ly five 5 minutes and then the COMMUNICATOR will automatically change to WATCH mode The COMMUNICATOR BATTERY should be recharged at this time however the COMMUNICATOR will continue to function in WATCH mode for 1 hour If the LCD Screen goes blank the COMMUNICATOR will not operate until the BATTERY has been recharged for 12 hours If you change the battery with a fully charged spare battery instead ...

Page 9: ...op of the unit 3 To attach the strap to the X33X COMMUNICATOR insert the end of the strap back into the slot until it locks you will hear it click Changing the Face Plate Your X33X COMMUNICATOR has the option for Interchangeable Face Plates which can be purchased separately please visit www getxact com for details To remove the Face Plate raise the antenna and pull the Face Plate from the LOCK TAB...

Page 10: ... on the LCD Screen 4 Adjust the Speaker Volume to a comfortable level by pressing the UP or DOWN button default Navigating through the Menu Use the MENU button to access the advanced features of the X33X COMMUNICATOR See pages 11 15 for programming instructions 9 1 Watch Mode Default Menu Hours Watch Minutes Watch 12hr am 12hr pm 0 59 2 Communicator Mode Menu Channel VOX 1 22 On Off CTCSS oF 38 Ro...

Page 11: ...MENU button momentarily for no longer than 1 second and a beep will be heard and the minute digits will flash Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll to the desired minute setting on the COMMUNICATOR s LCD Screen 4 Press the MENU button a third time to exit the TIME SETTING mode or the unit will automatically return to WATCH mode if no buttons have been pressed for 10 seconds NOTE When the LOW BATTE...

Page 12: ... your transmission they must be on the same channel and CTCSS Code you are currently using Refer to the Changing Channels and Changing CTCSS Code section for more information Setting the Time TIME SETTING mode To change the COMMUNICATOR s time settings while in WATCH mode 1 Press the MENU button until a beep is heard and the displayed hour will flash Press the UP or DOWN button repeatedly or hold ...

Page 13: ... exit to STANDBY mode 5 Press the MENU button again to enter the VOX mode refer to the VOX section for more information or press the PTT CALL button to exit to STANDBY mode 6 Press the MENU button again to enter the ROGER BEEP mode refer to the ROGER BEEP section for more information or press the PTT CALL button to exit to STANDBY mode 7 Press the PTT CALL button to exit the MENU mode at any time ...

Page 14: ...SCAN The COMMUNICATOR has 22 channels for communicating with others CHAN NEL SCAN mode performs searches for active signals in an endless loop on the COMMUNICATOR s channels while in COMMUNICATOR mode 1 Press and release the SCAN button located on the side of the COMMUNICATOR a short beep will be heard and the channel number on the COMMUNICATOR LCD Screen will change rapidly until an active signal...

Page 15: ...re the ANTENNA is pointing upright to get optimal transmission 1 Press and quickly release the PTT CALL button twice the TX and CALL icons will be displayed on the LCD Screen and a CALL TONE will be transmitted for 3 5 seconds 2 The COMMUNICATOR will return to STANDBY mode after completing the CALL TONE transmission NOTE All two way communicators currently using the same channel and CTCSS Code as ...

Page 16: ...hat the transmission has ended 1 Press the MENU button four times and the rb icon will appear on the LCD Screen 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to turn the ROGER BEEP feature ON or OFF 3 Press the PTT CALL button to return to RECEIVE STANDBY mode Auto Squelch Feature The COMMUNICATOR has an automatic squelch system that automatically eliminates weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain co...

Page 17: ...on BATTERY Weak Reception Press the UP button to increase VOLUME The receiving signal may be weak and or out of range Check the ANTENNA position For optimum performance make sure the ANTENNA is pointing upright Cannot change To change channels press the MENU button until the channels channel number flashes on the LCD Screen Press the UP or DOWN button to change channels BATTERY may be weak 16 X33X...

Page 18: ... range Check the ANTENNA position For optimum performance make sure the ANTENNA is pointing upright Sound distortion When transmitting hold MICROPHONE 2 to 3 inches 5 to 7 5 cm from mouth and speak normally When receiving lower volume to a comfortable level Communicators must be at least 10 feet apart increase your distance Communicators are too far apart Obstacles interfere with transmission Talk...

Page 19: ...eq Code Freq Code Freq Code Freq Code Freq 1 67 0 9 91 5 17 118 8 25 156 7 33 210 7 2 71 9 10 94 8 18 123 0 26 162 2 34 218 1 3 74 4 11 97 4 19 127 3 27 167 9 35 225 7 4 77 0 12 100 0 20 131 8 28 173 8 36 233 6 5 79 7 13 103 5 21 136 5 29 179 9 37 241 8 6 82 5 14 107 2 22 141 3 30 186 2 38 250 3 7 85 4 15 110 9 23 146 2 31 192 8 8 88 5 16 114 8 24 151 4 32 203 5 Ch Frequency 1 462 5625 2 462 5875 ...

Page 20: ...r area The BATTERY may leak electrolyte if any of the following occurs if it is mixed with other battery types if it is inserted incorrectly if the battery is not replaced if it is disposed of in a fire or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be charged Discard a leaky battery immediately A leaking battery can cause skin burns or other personal injury You can purchase addition...

Page 21: ...it XACT Communication assumes no responsibility for any special incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long a warranty lasts so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply ...

Page 22: ... repair costs A X33X COMMUNICATOR unit received with missing parts or with damage due to abuse inadequate packing or some other noncompliance with this limited warranty will be returned to you C O D freight collect NOTE A X33X COMMUNICATOR received that was not made for XACT Communication or which is not defective as determined by our test procedures will not be repaired and will be returned to yo...

Page 23: ...lication for a GMRS system license is made on FCC Form 605 and you can obtain a copy from the FCC s Web site http www fcc gov formpage html or by calling the FCC s Forms Distribution Center 1 800 418 FORM 3676 or from the fax on demand by dialing 202 418 0177 There is a filing fee For information on fees see the FCC s Web site http www fcc gov csinfo feeinfo html G M R S L I C E N S I N G I N F O ...

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