ChatterBox X1slim User Manual - page 5
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3 times
Sound
(beep)
bp On/OF
Press Up or Down button to choose On or Off. Press PTT
button to set.
A musical note in the LCD display says this mode is on.
Set this mode On if you want to hear the system tones
when pushing any buttons.
4 times
Lock
Lc On/OF
Press Up or Down button to choose On or Off, Then press
PTT button to set.
A padlock icon in the LCD display says this mode is on.
Set this mode On if you want to prevent mode settings
changed accidentally. You must set this mode off first to
change any settings.
5 times
Scan
Channel
SC On/OF
Press Up or Down button to choose On or Off Press PTT
button to set.
SCN in LCD display says this mode is on.
Upon scanning for an available channel press the PTT
button to stay on the channel of your choice.
6 times
Power
Save
P 00
Press Up or Down button to choose your setting
Setting 00 is power save off.
Setting 01 is basic power save
Setting 02 is extended power save
Multiple device modes
The X1slim can operate on four different device modes. The table shown below will briefly explain those
device modes.
Device modes
Description
A
Bike to Bike Group
Communicator
Bike to bike communication is the primary device mode for the X1slim
user. It is also the default device mode when you turn the unit on.
Unlimited number of riders can communicate as long as you are all on
the same channel and talk group. With 22 channels and 38 talk groups
for each channel, users can have 836 different possibilities of having
their own communication path.
B
Rider to passenger
communicator
Rider to passenger communication is also possible by sharing the
X1slim with a passenger headset. (Passenger headset and extension
cord sold separately) When in Intercom mode the communication with
your passenger is private. When NOT in intercom mode both you and
your passenger can communicate with other bikes that are on the
same channel. Your passenger can also listen to the same audio
device and/or music.
C Bluetooth
transmitter
with remote control
The X1 slim built in Bluetooth will allow you to wirelessly connect your
Bluetooth Smartphone, MP3 player (w/ BTA/BTD Bluetooth adapter),
Bluetooth ready GPS system, or Bluetooth cell phone.
* Depending on your device you can also remotely control your
Bluetooth ready devices with the X1slim.
D
FM Radio
FM Radio setting allows you to listen to local radio stations. You can
preset up to ten FM radio stations.
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3. Bike to bike communication
The X1slim can communicate with an unlimited number of riders. Before riding everyone must turn their units
on and make sure they are on the same main channel and talk group. In order to transmit to other riders
you must use the voice activation, handle bar mount PTT button, or the PTT on the unit. Once you talk,
everyone on your channel will hear. However, only one person at a time can talk. It is a good idea to use
the word “over” when done talking. This way others will know that they can now say something back. It is
strongly suggested that you practice talking back and forth in your house before actually using on a ride.
This way you can get a feel of what to expect.
Power On/Off:
Turn the power knob clockwise until you hear and feel it click on. Once the unit turns on,
do not turn the knob any further. You will notice that the LCD display will turn on. Keep in mind that the
power knob is also the voice activation sensitivity control. You must keep it at the lowest setting until you
decide to tune your sensitivity setting. To power the unit off, turn the knob counterclockwise until you hear the
clicking sound and see the display turns off.
Set Volume level:
There are two types of volume level control shown below:
Headset speaker volume: set the desired volume level by pressing UP or DOWN button shortly.
Microphones volume: There is no volume control for microphones. System has a default volume level.
Choose a channel for the group:
Press mode button one time, and choose the desired channel by
pressing UP or DOWN button. Press the PTT button to set. If all channels are busy, press mode button two
times and choose the desired talk group by pressing UP or DOWN button. Press the PTT button to set. Make
sure everyone in your group has set up same channel and talk group. Then you are ready to communicate.
Please keep in mind that main channels 8-15 are GMRS frequency as shown on the table below. If you want
to have a maximum range of 5 miles you need to choose one of these. Main Channels 1-7 and 16-22
operate on FRS (2 Mile) frequencies. Use these channels if you want to communicate to FRS type radios.
Channel Frequency Maximum
Range
Channel Frequency Maximum
Range
1 FRS
2
miles
12 GMRS 5
miles
2 FRS
2
miles
13 GMRS 5
miles
3 FRS
2
miles
14 GMRS 5
miles
4 FRS
2
miles
15 GMRS 5
miles
5
FRS
2 miles
16
FRS
2 miles
6
FRS
2 miles
17
FRS
2 miles
7
FRS
2 miles
18
FRS
2 miles
8 GMRS
5
miles
19 FRS 2
miles
9 GMRS
5
miles
20 FRS 2
miles
10 GMRS
5
miles
21 FRS 2
miles
11 GMRS
5
miles
22 FRS 2
miles
(* While you are in one of the GMRS channels, Please make sure you are in high power mode by short
pressing Intercom button to get the maximum range)
Press Mode
button
MODE
selected:
Description of mode
1 time
Main Channel
Press Up and Down button to go the desired channel from 1 to 22.
Press PTT button to set.
2 times
Talk Group
Press Up and Down button to go the desired talk group from 00 to
38. Press PTT button to set