Kenwood NX-203 Service Manual page 4

NX-203
2. How to Enter Each Mode
Mode
User mode
Panel test mode
PC mode
Panel tuning mode
Firmware programming
mode
Clone mode
Firmware version
information
3. Panel Test Mode
Setting method refer to ADJUSTMENT.
4. Panel Tuning Mode
Setting method refer to ADJUSTMENT.
5. PC Mode
5-1. Preface
The transceiver is programmed by using a personal com-
puter, programming interface (KPG-36A/36U/36X), and FPU
(programming software).
The programming software can be used with a PC. Fig-
ure 1 shows the setup of a PC for programming.
FPU
PC
D-SUB
(9-pin)
KPG-36A
Transceiver
4
REALIGNMENT
Operation
Power ON
[ ] + Power ON
Received commands from PC
[Panel test mode] + [ ]
[ ] + Power ON
[ ] + Power ON
[Side1] + Power ON
PC
KPG-36A or KPG-36U
or KPG-36X
PC
USB
KPG-36U/36X
Transceiver
Fig. 1
5-2. Connection procedure
1. Connect the transceiver to the computer using the inter-
face cable (KPG-36A/36U/36X). (Conection is the same
as in the PC Mode.)
Note:
• You must install the KPG-36U/36X driver in the com-
puter to use the USB programming interface cable (KPG-
36U/36X).
2. When the POWER switch on, user mode can be entered
immediately. When PC sends command the transceiver
enter PC mode, and "PROGRAM" is displayed on the
LCD.
When data transmitting from transceiver, the red LED is
lights.
When data receiving to transceiver, the green LED is
lights.
Note:
The data stored in the computer must match the "Model
Name" when it is written into the fl ash memory.
5-3. KPG-36A description
(PC programming interface cable: Option)
The KPG-36A is required to interface the transceiver to
the computer. It has a circuit in its D-sub connector (KPG-
36A: 9-pin) case that converts the RS-232C logic level to the
TTL level.
The KPG-36A connects the universal connector of the
transceiver to the RS-232C serial port of the computer.
5-4. KPG-36U/KPG-36X description
(PC programming interface cable: Option)
The KPG-36U/36X is a cable which connects the to a
USB port on a computer.
When using the KPG-36U/36X, install the driver software
in the computer. The KPG-36U/36X driver runs under Windows
XP , Vista, 7 , 8 or 8.1.
The latest version of the USB driver is available for down-
load from the following URL:
http://www.kenwood.com/usb-com/
(This URL may change without notice.)
5-5. Programming software : KPG-111D/111DN
(Ver.4.95 or later) description
The FPU is the programming software for the transceiver
supplied on a CD. This software runs under Windows XP ,
Vista, 7 , 8 or 8.1 on a PC.
The data can be input to or read from the transceiver and
edited on the screen. The programmed or edited data can
be printed out. It is also possible to tune the transceiver.
6. Firmware Programming Mode
6-1. Preface
Flash memory is mounted on the transceiver. This al-
lows the transceiver to be upgraded when new features are
released in the future. (For details on how to obtain the fi
rmware, contact Customer Service.)