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VHF Digital traNSceiVer/ UHF Digital traNSceiVer NX-700 Series/ NX-800 Series iNStrUctioN MaNUal...
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We are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your personal moble applcatons. We beleve ths easy-to-use transcever wll provde dependable communcatons to keep personnel operatng at peak effcency. Kenwood transcevers ncorporate the latest n advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you wll be pleased wth the qualty and features of ths product.
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• If an abnormal odor or smoke s detected comng from the transcever, swtch the transcever power off mmedately, and contact your Kenwood dealer. • Use of the transcever whle you are drvng may be aganst traffc laws. Please check and observe the vehcle regulatons n your area.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized Kenwood service facility, or the factory. Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
If your vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if they will perform normally while transmitting. Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized Kenwood service facility, or the factory.
nSTAlling The rAnSceiver For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using an optional mounting bracket and screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision. 1 Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a template.
GETTING ACQUAINTED ronT Anel yu i o !0 !1 !2 !3 (power) switch Press and hold for approximately second to switch the transceiver power ON and OFF. Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Volume Up.
Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Zone Down. Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Zone Up. Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is None (no function).
Indicator Description The number of bars indicates the strength of incoming signals. The antennal plus 3 bars represents a strong signal while only the antenna represents a weak signal. No antenna means no signal is present. On NXDN Trunking channels, the antenna indicator flashes when you are out of range.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Following is a list of available programmable functions. Please contact your dealer for further details on those functions which have been programmed on your transceiver. Conv: Channels set up for Conventional Operation Trunk: Channels set up for Trunking Operation Available ✓: N/A:...
BASIC OPERATIONS on/oFF wiTching ower Press and hold the switch for approximately second to turn the transceiver power ON. Press and hold the switch again to turn the transceiver OFF. ■ Transceiver Password If the transceiver is password protected, “PASSWORD” will appear on the display when the power is turned ON.
rAnSmiTTing For Trunking channels, refer to “Making Group Calls (Digital)” and “Making Individual Calls (Digital)”, below. 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the Zone Up/ Zone Down or CH/GID Up/ CH/GID Down keys. 2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to check whether or not the channel is free.
eceiving 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the Zone Up/ Zone Down or CH/GID Up/ CH/GID Down keys. (If the Scan function has been programmed, you can switch it on or off as desired.) 2 When you hear a caller’s voice, readjust the volume as necessary. •...
MENU MODE Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. cceSS 1 Press the key programmed as Menu. 2 Press the keys to select your desired Menu item.
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Menu Description FORCED SEARCH Forced Search GPS POS DISP GPS Position Display mode GROUP Group mode GROUP+STATUS Group + Status mode HOME CH SEL Home CH/GID Select HORN ALERT Horn Alert ON/OFF INDIVIDUAL Individual mode INDIV+STATUS Individual + Status mode LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD Brightness level MONITOR...
hArAcTer nTry There are 2 methods available for entering characters: ) pressing the keys and 2) using the microphone keypad. When pressing the keys, the displayed character entry cycles through A ~ Z, 0 ~ 9 and a space (default settings). You can also assign a character to an optional key and later press that key to recall the assigned character: A ~ Z, a ~ z, 0 ~ 9, or a space and characters.
SCAN Scan is useful for monitoring signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops on a channel if a signal is present. To begin scanning, press the key programmed as Scan. •...
everT The Scan Revert channel is the channel selected when you press the microphone PTT switch to transmit during scan. Your dealer can program one of the following Scan Revert channels: • Last Called + Selected: The last channel on which you received a call is assigned as the new revert channel.
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by Kenwood Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. Your dealer can set up either FleetSync or FleetSync II on your transceiver.
■ Identification Codes An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver must have its own Fleet and ID number. • Enter a Fleet number (00 ~ 349) to make a group call. •...
■ Receiving icon will flash and a calling ID or text message will appear when a Status call is received. Press any key to return to normal operation. ■ Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory 1 Press the key programmed as Stack, or press and hold the key programmed as Selcall, Status, or Selcall + Status to enter Stack mode.
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS Note: DTMF calls can be made only in analog Operation. dTmF c Aking A ■ Manual Dialing (Microphone Keypad Only) 1 Press and hold the microphone PTT switch. 2 Enter the desired digits using the microphone keypad. •...
TRUNKING CALLS (ANALOG) Aking A elephone ■ Manual Dialing 1 Select your desired zone and telephone group ID. 2 Press the microphone PTT switch to start the call. 3 Enter your desired number using the microphone keys. ■ Selecting a Number from the List 1 Select your desired zone and telephone group ID.
EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. Note: Only the key and an optional auxiliary switch, such as an emergency foot switch, can be programmed with the Emergency function. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency. •...
SCRAMBLER Note: Ask your dealer for details concerning the Voice Scrambler board. ecure ncrypTed rAnSmiSSion Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption, or access the Scrambler function through the Menu {page 2}, to switch the transceiver to secure (encrypted) transmission. •...
SIGNALING (qT)/ d (dqT) uieT igiTAl uieT Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a sub-audible tone/code which allows you to ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel. When a channel is set up with a QT tone or DQT code, squelch will only open when a call containing a matching tone or code is received.
(rAn) Adio cceSS umber RAN is a new signaling system designed only for digital radio communications. The operation is the same as the analog QT/ DQT signaling. When a channel is set up with a RAN, squelch will only open when a call containing a matching RAN is received.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS lock If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the time with its built- in clock. The time will display momentarily when the transceiver power is turned ON. Additionally, you can view the clock any time by pressing the key programmed as Clock.
(pA) ublic ddreSS To use the Public Address system, your dealer must install an optional unit and an external speaker. This function causes all audio input via the microphone to be amplified and output through the external speaker. To use the PA system: 1 Press the key programmed as Public Address or access the Public Address function through the Menu {page 2} •...
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to perform without any additional operation on your part. (ToT) imer The Time-out Timer is used to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time. If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound.
(bcl) hAnnel ockouT On Conventional channels, if BCL is set up by your dealer, you will be unable to transmit on the channel if it is already in use. Under these circumstances, use a different channel or wait until the channel becomes free. However, if BCL Override has also been programmed, you can transmit over the current signal: 1 Press and hold the microphone PTT switch.
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT When using the optional VGS- voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Ask your dealer for details. oice ecorder The voice recorder provides you with an auto recorder to record your conversations and a voice memo function to create voice memos.
■ Auto Reply Message You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls (while using FleetSync/NXDN): 1 Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to enter Auto Reply Message mode. • The icon appears on the display. 2 When you receive an Individual Call, Auto Reply will begin after waiting for 3 seconds, the transceiver will send an automatic response to the caller, and “GREETING”...