Cobra Electronics V PR550WX - Manual (Page 9)

Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction
15 Nothing comes close to a Cobr a ™
Operation
14 English
Using Your Radio
Display Illumination
•
T o Illuminate Your Display:
1. Press and release the Light/Max Range button
to illuminate the display for ten (10) seconds.
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
•
Y our microTALK ® radio is equipped with Auto
Squelch, which automatically shuts Off weak
transmissions and unwanted noise due to
terrain, conditions, or if you’ve reached your
maximum range limit.
You can temporarily turn Off Auto Squelch or
turn On Maximum Range Extender, allowing all
signals to be received and extending the maximum
range of your radio.
T o Temporarily Turn Off Auto Squelch:
1. Press the Light/Max Range button less
than five (5) seconds.
If you hear two (2) beeps, you have turned the
Maximum Range Extender On (see below).
T o turn Maximum Range Extender On:
1. Press and hold the Light/Max Range button
for at least five (5) seconds until you hear
two (2) beeps which indicates the Maximum
Range Extender is On.
T o Turn Maximum Range Extender Off:
1. Press and release the Light/Max Range
button or change channels.
Lock Function
•
The Lock function locks the Channel,
Mode, and Power buttons to pr
event
accidental operation.
T o Turn the Lock On or Off:
1. Press and hold the Lock button for
two (2) seconds.
A double beep sound is used to confirm
your Lock On or Off request. When in
Lock Mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.
Speaker/Micr ophone Jack
•
Y our microTALK ® radio can be fitted with
an external Speaker/Microphone, freeing
your hands for other tasks. Contact your
local Cobra
® dealer or Cobra ® directly
for optional accessories. Only Cobra ®
authorized accessories are recommended.
T o Attach Your Speaker/Microphone:
1. Open the Speaker/Micr ophone tab on
top of your microTALK ® radio.
2. Insert the plug into the Speaker/
Microphone jack.
Operation
Lock Icon
Lock Button Light/Max Range
Light/Max Range
Speaker/Microphone