Yaesu VR-500 Operating Manual

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Page 1 COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER VR- 500 PERATING YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. 1-20-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-Ku, Tokyo 146-8649, Japan YAESU U.S.A. 17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A. YAESU EUROPE B.V. P.O. Box 75525 1118 ZN, Schiphol, The Netherlands YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction ... 1 Controls & Connections ... 2 Display Icons & Indicators ... 3 Keypad Functions ... 4 Accessories & Options ... 6 Installation of Accessories ... 7 Battery Installation ... 7 Low Battery Indication ... 7 Antenna Installation ... 7 Belt Clip Installation ...
Page 3: Introduction
VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide range of commercial and public safety frequencies!) . The VR-500's small size allows you to take it any- where - hiking, skiing, or while walking around town, and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment.
Page 4: Controls & Connections
Note: The protective rubber cover over this jack must be pulled up to access it. Press it back over the jack when not in use, to protect the inside of the radio from dust and water. VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL...
Page 5: Display Icons & Indicators
Memory Channel Number VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL Display Icons & Indicators Frequency Attenuator Activated Mode Scan Activated Preferential Scan List Activated Memory Channel Scan Activated Busy Scan and Search Activated Hold Scan and Search Activated Scan Skip Memory Activated Key Lock Activated...
Page 6: Keypad Functions
[ 9 ( LAMP )] Frequency Entry Digit “9” Activate the back- lighting lamp for the display and keypad keys for 5 seconds. None VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL...
Page 7 Activate the “Set” (Menu) mode, or enable program- Activate “Key Lock” ming of the Alpha/Numeric name tag for the current memory channel. None VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL Keypad Functions [ B.S ( B.W )] Activate the Band Press Key Scope feature.
Page 8: Accessories & Options
„ Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Yaesu Dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options. Connection of any non-Yaesu- approved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty on this appa- ratus.
Page 9: Installation Of Accessories
Replace the Battery Cover, as shown in Figure 3. Figure 1 Note: If you do not use the VR-500 for a long time, remove the batteries from the radio, as battery leakage could cause damage to the VR-500. When the battery voltage becomes too low, the display will indi- cate “Low Battery”...
Page 10: Belt Clip Installation
AC O PERATION USING THE OPTIONAL The VR-500 may be operated from your house current by use of the optional NC-60 AC Adapter. To use the NC-60, turn the radio off, then plug the minia- ture connector of the AC Adapter into the EXT DC jack on the side of the radio.
Page 11: Basic Operation
Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the receiver's audio volume. Clockwise rotation of the VOL knob increases the volume level. ‚ The VR-500's Squelch system allows you to mute the receiver's audio output when no signals are being received. This reduces battery consumption, and reduces annoying background noise.
Page 12: Frequency Navigation
To enter 810 kHz: To enter 445.4000 MHz: Press [4] è [4] è [5] è [ • ] è [4] è [ENT]. REQUENCY AVIGATION Press [ • ] è [8] è [1] è [0] è [0]. VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL...
Page 13: Vfo Search
To revert to VFO search toward a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL one click, then rotate it one click clockwise. If paused on a busy channel, just rotate the DIAL one click clockwise. Press the [CLR(P.SET)] key to cancel the VFO search. VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL Basic Operation...
Page 14: How To Skip (Omit) A Frequency During Vfo Search
VFO Frequency Skip Memory (VFO Frequency Skip Memory Write), it is to be ignored during VFO search. Note that the VR-500 has 100 VFO Frequency Skip Memory Channels (channel num- ber “S00 ~ S99”). To re-institute the frequency into the VFO search loop: •...
Page 15: Pre-Programmable Frequency Search
Pre-Programmable Frequency Search The VR-500 allows you to program up to ten band segments within which VFO Search scanning can be limited. This allows your radio's search to be concentrated on the most active band segments in your local area, without wasting time in unused frequency segments.
Page 16 2 seconds. The display will indicate “SCH B Write!” † Now press the [3(SCH/SCN)] key momentarily while pressing the [FUNC] key. This activates the VFO Search Scanning mode. ‡ Finally, press and hold in the [2(MW/MC)] key for 2 seconds. VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL...
Page 17: Changing The Channel Steps
* To verify the new “Fast” step setting, complete the above procedure. Now press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL knob; the digit selected in step VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL Basic Operation HANNEL ƒ...
Page 18: Preset Mode
Basic Operation Operation of the VR-500 can be greatly simplified by utilizing the “PRESET” mode. The PRESET mode provides ten “starting point” frequencies (one frequency in each of ten popular listening bands), from which you may then begin manual tuning.
Page 19: Memory Mode
The VR-500 provides 1000 “standard” memory channels, numbered “000” through “999.” Memory channels may be used to store frequencies of particular interest, for convenient recall without the need to scan through an entire operating band. These memories are partitioned into ten Memory Banks, each holding up to 100 memory channels.
Page 20: Designated Memory Storage
Press [6 MNO] è [6 MNO] è [6 MNO] to enter “O” as the next character. Rotate the DIAL one click clockwise while holding in the [FUNC] key to move on to the next character. ƒ ƒ ‡ through VR-500 O PERATING of the ANUAL...
Page 21: Memory Recall
To return to the VFO mode from the Memory mode, just press the [CLR (P.SET)] key. “VFO” will appear in the bottom left-hand corner of the display. VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL Memory Mode...
Page 22: Labeling Memories
When you have completed the creation of the label, press the [ENT(SET)] key mo- mentarily to save the label. ABELING EMORIES A è B è C è a è b è c è A • • • Blinking VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL...
Page 23: Memory Channel Scan
“P” icon appended to the channel number will now be scanned. ƒ To return to normal Memory Channel Scanning, just press the [5(S.SCH/PMS)] key while pressing the [FUNC] key (the scanner will again scan all memory channels). VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL EMORY HANNEL Memory Mode “P”...
Page 24: Memory Bank Scanning
Menu #17, and set Menu #17 to “OFF” by pressing the [FUNC] key and rotat- ing the DIAL knob one click . Press the [CLR (P.SET)] key to exit the Menu mode. Underline (“_”) Icon VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL...
Page 25: Mode Scan
Mode Scan The VR-500 may be programmed to scan only those Memory Channels on which a par- ticular emission mode has been programmed (such as NFM, AM, etc.). To set up Mode Scanning: • Switch to the VFO mode by pressing the [CLR (P.SET)] key.
Page 26: Alpha-Numeric Memory Recall
Memory Mode LPHA You can use the VR-500's powerful microprocessor system to search for Memory Chan- nels according to their alpha-numeric label. In the example below, we shall set up the VR- 500 to find all channels programmed with “POLICE” as an alpha-numeric label (e.g. PO- LICE 1, POLICE 2, etc.).
Page 27: Memory Channel Copying
Key in the two Memory Channel numbers (each three digits) to be swapped from the keypad. † Memory Channel Swap is now complete. ‡ Press the [CLR(P.SET)] key to exit to normal operation. VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL EMORY HANNEL EMORY...
Page 28: Memory Bank Copy
Key in the two Memory Bank numbers (each one digit) to be swapped from the keypad. † Memory Bank Swap is now complete. ‡ Press the [CLR(P.SET)] key to exit to normal operation. EMORY EMORY VR-500 O “Source” Bank “Destination” Bank PERATING ANUAL...
Page 29: Clearing Of A Memory Bank
Vacant Memory Channels in the each Memory Bank. The total number of available Memory Chan- nels will also be displayed after the display of Bank #9's available space. … Press the [CLR(P.SET)] key to exit to normal operation. VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL EMORY EMORY...
Page 30: Band Scope
A convenient “Channel marker” can then be used to zero in on one of the stations displayed; when you turn off the Band Scope, the VR-500 will be set to the frequency set by the Channel Marker. While the Band Scope is engaged, reception is not possible, as the incoming RF energy is diverted to the Band Scope.
Page 31: To Activate The Band Scope
Press the [B.S(B.W)] key to turn the Band Scope off and operate on the channel which the Channel Marker has marked. ‚ Press the [CLR(P.SET)] key to turn the Band Scope off and operate on the centered (and displayed) channel (with no effect from the Channel Marker). VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL CTIVATE THE Band Scope...
Page 32: Dual Watch
The Dual Watch feature allows you to monitor two frequencies, with the radio rapidly switching between the two channels, looking for activity. As with scanning operation, the VR-500 will halt when one of the channels becomes occupied by a signal strong enough to open the Squelch.
Page 33 Just press and hold in the key corresponding to the Dual Watch Memory into which you want to store this Frequency Pair (e.g. press [5] to store this pair into Dual Watch Memory #5). VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL Dual Watch...
Page 34: Priority Monitoring
If activity appears on the Priority Memory, the radio will hold on that fre- quency per the programming of the “RESUME” mode. … Press the [CLR(P.SET)] key to cancel Priority Monitoring operation. “Main Monitoring” Frequency “Priority” Frequency VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL...
Page 35: Smart Search Tm
[FUNC] key; now turn the DIAL, which will cause the underline bar (“_”) to move among the three choices. The corresponding frequency will simul- taneously displayed. VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL memories. Whether or not all 31 memo- scan will stop after one sweep in each direction.
Page 36 Rotate the DIAL while holding in the [FUNC] key to review the number of channels allocated for Smart Search operation. You may select 11, 21, 31, or 41 channels. … When you have made your selection, press the [CLR(P.SET)] key to exit to normal operation. VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL...
Page 37: Reset
Press and hold the [FUNC] and [MONI(LOCK)] keys while turning the radio on. ƒ Press the [2(MW/MC)] key. „ Press the [ENT(SET)] key to reset the Function mode and Set mode settings to their factory defaults (press the [CLR(P.SET)] key to cancel the Reset procedure). VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL YSTEM ESET UNCTION...
Page 38: Set Mode
Set Mode The VR-500 “Set” mode is an easy-to-use Menu system, which allows customization of many VR-500 configuration parameters. Use the following “generic” procedure to engage the “Set” (Menu) mode: • Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [CLR(P.SET)] key.
Page 39 Select the Battery Save Interval (“sleep” ratio) Available Values: OFF/1:4(1sec)/1:12(3sec)/1:20(5sec)/1:2887sec)/1:36(9sec) Default: 1:4(1sec) Note that the VR-500 receiving time is 250 ms when the Battery Save on. Set Item 6 [OFF Timer] Function: Set the “Sleep Timer” Time Available Values: OFF/30/60/90 sec...
Page 40 Set Item 17 [Bank Scan] Function: Enable/disable Memory Bank Scanning. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: Set Item 18 [Bank Link] Function: Set the Bank Link Feature The VFO scanner activates the frequencies between the 0.1 MHz and 1300 MHz. programmed frequencies. VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL...
Page 41 Set Item 21 [SSRCH Mode] Function: Select the Smart Search operating mode Available Values: SINGLE/CONTINUE SINGLE: CONTINUE: The VR-500 makes a sweep in each direction as with Default: SINGLE Set Item 22 [Flex Step] Function: Enable/disable the “flexible” frequency step feature...
Page 42 Set Mode Set Item 23 [Opening Bell] Function: Select the opening “Beep” sequence when the VR-500 is powered on. Available Values: OFF/1/2/3 OFF: No beep “Pi” (Single Beep) “Po-Pi” (Two Beeps, Low è High pitch) “Pi-Pi” (Two Beeps, both High pitch)
Page 43 Key in the two Memory Bank numbers (one digit each) to be swapped, using the keypad. ƒ Memory Bank Swap is now complete. „ Press the [ENT(SET)] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation. VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL Set Mode...
Page 44 Memory Channel Swap is now complete. „ Press the [ENT(SET)] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation. Set Item 32 [Meter Symbol] Function: Select the S meter symbol Available Values: Default: n n n / >>> VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL...
Page 45: Specifications
55 mA (Standby, Saver off) 15 mA (Standby, Saver on) AF Output: 90 mW (@Battery) 125 mW (@EXT DC) Case Size: Weight: Approx. 220 g w/battery & antenna VR-500 O PERATING ANUAL unbalanced, BNC receptacle SSB/CW SSB/CW SSB/CW SSB/CW 1000 Channels...
Page 46 1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Yaesu Musen could void the user's authorization to operate this device. 2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Yaesu VR-500 Operating Manual

Introduction

Controls & Connections

Display Icons & Indicators

Keypad Functions

Accessories & Options

Installation of Accessories

Basic Operation

Frequency Navigation

Memory Mode

Band Scope

Dual Watch

Priority Monitoring

Smart Search TM

Reset

Set Mode

Specifications

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