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Vertex Standard VX-P920 Series Operating Manual

16-key version; 4-key version; non-lcd version
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  • Page 1 VX-P920 s eries Perating anuaL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. 16-K -LCD V ersion ersion ersion...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ontents Important Note ..............2 Advanced Operation ............20 Intrinsic Safety (IS) Information ........3 Programmable Key and Toggle Switch Functions ..20 Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements ....4 Description of Operating Functions ......22 Controls & Connectors (16-Key Version) ......6 ARTS™...
  • Page 3 You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool-a Vertex Standard two-way radio! Rugged, reli- able and easy to use, your Vertex Standard radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down-time. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The in- formation presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.

  • Page 4: Important Note

    There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Vertex Standard Service Representative. Consult your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer for installation of optional accessories. r In order to maintain the specified water integrity performance, periodic maintenance is recommended.

  • Page 5: Intrinsic Safety (Is) Information

    ( Is ) I ntrInsIc afety nformatIon IS versions of the VX-P920, equipped with any of the following optional units, meets the requirements of ANSI/ UL 913 5th Edition for Class I, Division 1, Groups C-D; Class II, Groups E-G; and Class III for hazardous loca- tions.

  • Page 6: Warning! Fcc Rf Exposure Requirements

    ! fCC rf e arning xposure equirements This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure lim- its for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines: r FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation. r FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
  • Page 7 It must be used ONLY for (1) there is 1.5 inches (4 cm) distance from the body during transmitting, (2) monitoring purposes, using the speaker only and (3) for carrying purposes. ¦ Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories. ¦ The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.

  • Page 8: Controls & Connectors (16-Key Version)

    ( 16-K & C ontrol onneCtors ersion VOL/PWR Knob LED Indicator Steady Red: CH ( Channel ) Selector Transmitting in progress Antenna Jack Blinking Green: Busy Channel TOP SEL Key Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition TOGGLE Switch Dealer Programmed Color ø...

  • Page 9: Controls & Connectors (4-Key Version)

    ( 4-K & C ontrol onneCtors ersion VOL/PWR Knob LED Indicator Steady Red: CH ( Channel ) Selector Transmitting in progress Antenna Jack Blinking Green: Busy Channel TOP SEL Key Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition TOGGLE Switch Dealer Programmed Color ø...

  • Page 10: Controls & Connectors (Non-Lcd Version)

    & C -lCD V ontrol onneCtors ersion VOL/PWR Knob LED Indicator Steady Red: CH ( Channel ) Selector Transmitting in progress Antenna Jack Blinking Green: Busy Channel TOP SEL Key Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition TOGGLE Switch Dealer Programmed Color ø...

  • Page 11: Lcd Icons & Indicators (16- & 4-Key Versions)

    ( 16-K lCD i & i & 4-K Cons nDiCators ersions “CALL” Indicator : This channel on the “SCAN” List Receiver Monitor : “Priority Scan” is activated “Talk-Around” is enabled “Dual Watch” is activated Battery Indicator Low Transmit Power Mode On SUB-LCD : Channel Group Number : Priority Channel...

  • Page 12: Battery Terminals

    attery erminals VHF Model UHF Model Maximum Input Voltage: 8.4 V DC 8.4 V DC Maximum Input Current: 2.5 A 2.5 A Maximum Input Power: 21 W 21 W Maximum Internal Capacitance: 50.31 μF 51.28 μF Maximum Internal Inductance: 5.50 μH 5.48 μH VX-P920 S erieS...

  • Page 13: Battery Pack Installation And Removal

    efore egin Battery Pack Installation and Removal r To remove the battery, turn the radio off and re- move any protective cases. Slide the Battery Pack r To install the battery, hold the transceiver with Latch on the bottom of the radio toward the front your left hand, so your palm is over the speaker panel while sliding the battery down about 1/2 and your thumb is on the top of the belt clip.

  • Page 14: Before You Begin

    efore egin Battery Charging ( VAC-UNI: CD-58/PA-55 ) for the FNB-V127LI-UNI/-V128LI-UNI/-V129LI-UNI r Install the Spacer Plate to the nest of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, if the Battery Spacer is not installed. r Insert the DC plug from the optional PA-55 AC Adapter into the DC jack on the rear panel of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, and then con- nect the PA-55 AC Adapter to the AC line outlet.
  • Page 15 FNB-V92LIIS battery, and charge the FNB-V92LIIS battery with the VAC- 920 Desktop Rapid Charger. 3) Use only the Vertex Standard PA-55 AC Adapter. 4) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the bat- teries outside of hazardous locations.

  • Page 16: Battery Charging (Vac-920: Cd-31/Pa-42)

    efore egin Battery Charging ( VAC-920: CD-31/PA-42 ) for the FNB-V86LIA/-V87LIA/-V92LI/-V92LIIS r Insert the DC plug from the PA-42 AC Adapter into the DC jack on the bottom side of the CD-31 Desktop Rapid Charger, then plug the PA-42 AC Adapter into the AC line outlet.

  • Page 17: Low Battery Indication

    FNB-V92LIIS battery. voltage is low. 3) Use only the Vertex Standard PA-42 AC Adapter. Caution 4) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the bat- Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with teries outside of hazardous locations.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Note: Some models are programmed so that the operating channels are selected by the Program- mable key and the memory channel group is selected by the CH selector knob. For further de- tails, contact your Vertex Standard dealer. VX-P920 S erieS Perating...
  • Page 19 peration r Rotate the VOL/PWR r Press the (Orange) TOP knob to set the volume SEL key or SIDE SEL level. If no signal is pres- k e y ( a b o v e t h e P T T ent, press and hold in the switch) to activate one MONITOR button (under...

  • Page 20: Automatic Time-Out Timer

    peration r If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove the “ ÝCH BusyÝ” on the display (16-key and plastic cap and its two mounting screws from the 4-key versions). Release the PTT switch and wait right side of the transceiver, then align the connec- for the channel to be clear of activity.
  • Page 21 VX-P920 S erieS Perating anual...

  • Page 22: Advanced Operation

    Clear Voice right, and their functions are explained on page 22. ¨ Group 1 ¨ Group 1 ¨ Group 1 For further details, contact your Vertex Standard Group Recall Shortcut ¨ Group 2 ¨ Group 2 ¨ Group 2 ¨ Group 3 ¨...
  • Page 23 DVanCeD peration rogrammaBle 16-K & 4-K 16-K unCtion ersions ersion TOP SEL SIDE SEL MONITOR LAMP [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ Ý ] [ # ] Encryption ø Lock Follow-Me Scan Audio PC (PIC) Follow-Me Dual Watch Group Up ø...

  • Page 24: Description Of Operating Functions

    DVanCeD peration Description of Operating Functions The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple sig- onitor nals programmed into the transceiver. While scanning, Press the assigned programmable key to cancel the transceiver will check each channel for the pres- CTCSS- and DCS-controlled squelch; the BUSY/TX ence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal indicator will glow green.
  • Page 25 DVanCeD peration In the 16-key and 4-key versions, the “ ” icon will atCh be indicated on the display when the radio’s transmit- The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN fea- ter is set to “Low Power” mode. ture, except that only two channels are monitored: o The current operating channel;...
  • Page 26 DVanCeD peration tx s isaBle olloW Press the assigned programmable key, or set the The “Follow-Me” Scan feature checks a User- TOGGLE switch to the assigned position to disable assigned Priority Channel regularly as you scan other the Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a channels.
  • Page 27 DVanCeD peration pC ( piC ) uDio olloW atCh Press the assigned programmable key, or set the To set up a “Dual Watch” frequency pair using the TOGGLE switch to the assigned position to toggle “Follow-Me” feature, select a channel using the CH the Audio Pitch Controller “On”...
  • Page 28 DVanCeD peration “-SCAN Stop-” will appear on the LCD for one sec- oWn ( 16- roup & 4- ersion only ond after pressing the assigned programmable key. Press the assigned programmable key to select a dif- ferent group of channels. Once the desired Group is oWn ( 16- hannel &...
  • Page 29 DVanCeD peration mergenCy Press the assigned programmable key to send a The VX-P920 series include an “Emergency” feature 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone group which is pre- which may be useful for alerting another party moni- defined. toring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel.
  • Page 30 DVanCeD peration Dtmf C ( 16- et ( 16- & 4- ersion only ersion only You can manually adjust the squelch level using this You may send the desired telephone number manually. function: To dial a number manually, press the assigned program- r Press the assigned programmable key.
  • Page 31 DVanCeD peration tx m all ( 16- nDiViDual ersion only Press the assigned programmable key to enable the Press the assigned programmable key to select the TX Individual Calling on the APCO Project 25 Digital mode. Available selections are: System. TX Mixed: The VX-P920 transmits in the Analog Mode, when after receiving the analog To return to the Group Calling on the APCO Project...

  • Page 32: Arts™ (Auto Range Transpond System)

    arts™ Dtmf p aging ystem ange ransponD ystem This system is designed to inform you when you and This system allows paging and selective calling, using another ARTS™-equipped station are within commu- DTMF tone sequences. nication range. When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone During ARTS™...

  • Page 33: Caller Id Display

    iD D loCK aller isplay This feature is available on the APCO Projetct 25 In order to prevent accidental channel change or in- Digital System. advertent transmission, various aspects of the VX- P920’s knob, programmable keys, and PTT switch The Caller ID will appear on the LCD display when may be locked.

  • Page 34: User Set Mode

    The 16-key and 4-key versions of the VX-P920 in- splay esCription clude a “User Set (Menu)” Mode which allows the 1 SQL Select the Squelch Threshold Level. 2 SCN List Select the Scan List “User” or “Dealer”. user to define or configure various settings, such as 3 BEEP Set the Beep On/Off.
  • Page 35 VX-P920 S erieS Perating anual...
  • Page 36 ptiOnal ccessOries is a pprOved ccessOries FNB-V92LIIS 7.4V, 3000 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack (IS version) SRX-3D Multi Band Receiver Unit (450-512 MHz) Multi Band Receiver Unit (380-450 MHz) SRX-3H Multi Band Receiver Unit (134-174 MHz) SRX-4 MH-50 Speaker/Microphone (Noise Canceling) MH-66 Submersible External Speaker/Microphone MH-66 Submersible External Speaker/Microphone (with Speaker-Volume Toggle Switch & Programmable Key) 2-Band Antenna (134-151 MHz/450-520 MHz) ATW-1A 2-Band Antenna (150-163 MHz/450-520 MHz) ATW-1B ATW-1C 2-Band Antenna (161-174 MHz/450-520 MHz) ATW-2A 2-Band Antenna (134-151 MHz/380-450 MHz) ATW-2B 2-Band Antenna (150-163 MHz/380-450 MHz) 2-Band Antenna (161-174 MHz/380-450 MHz) ATW-2C VHF Antenna (134-151 MHz) ATV-8A ATV-8B VHF Antenna (150-163 MHz) ATV-8C VHF Antenna (161-174 MHz) ATU-6A1 UHF Antenna (400-430 MHz) UHF Antenna (450-490 MHz) ATU-6D...

  • Page 37: Optional Accessories

    If any of the IS Exempt Accessory is used Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories with the VX-P920 series, the radio is no lon- are supplied standard per local requirements, others ger intrinsically safe, and must not be used in may be unavailable in some regions.

  • Page 38: Warranty Policy

    Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications prod- ucts against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from the date of purchase. Limited Warranty Details: North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-terms.aspx...
  • Page 39 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this de- vice does not cause harmful interference.
  • Page 40 Copyright 2014 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Printed in China...

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