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WIDE BAND COMMUNICATION RECEIVER
DJ-X3 T/E
DJ-X3 T/E
Thank you for purchasing this ALINCO receiver.
This instruction manual contains important safety and operating
instructions. Please read it carefully before using the receiver.
Instruction Manual
POWER
SCAN
SCRT
V/P/M
MW
BANK
1M/10M
DJ-X3
WIDE BAND
COMMUNICATION RECEIVER
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- Page 1 DJ-X3 T/E DJ-X3 T/E Instruction Manual POWER SCAN SCRT V/P/M BANK 1M/10M DJ-X3 WIDE BAND COMMUNICATION RECEIVER Thank you for purchasing this ALINCO receiver. This instruction manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Please read it carefully before using the receiver.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Features ··········································································································4 NOTICE···········································································································5 Precautions ·····································································································6 Request and Agreement·················································································6 Accessories ····································································································7 Connecting the Antenna ···········································································7 Attaching the Battery Case ·······································································7 Loading the Batteries ················································································8 The NiMH Battery Pack ·············································································8 Prevent Short Circuiting the Battery Pack ·················································9 Battery Recharger ···················································································10 Attaching the Belt Clip ············································································11 Attaching the Hand Strap ·······································································11 Chapter 1 Names and Functions of Parts... - Page 3 Scan Function ·······························································································25 VFO Scan ································································································25 Program Scan ·························································································26 Preset Scan ·····························································································27 Memory Scan ··························································································27 Setting the Tuning Step ················································································29 Memory Skip ·································································································30 Chapter 3 Useful Functions of the DJ-X3 Descrambling ·······························································································31 Bug Detector·································································································32 Keylock ·········································································································34 Battery Charge Indicator ··············································································34 Resetting·······································································································35 How to Reset Partially ·············································································35 How to Reset All ······················································································35...
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Page 4: Features
Features The DJ-X3 is a wide band communication receiver which has many various functions in a small package. Easy operation is performed with a simple key arrangement that allows you to access a wide range of communications. The DJ-X3 has the following features: Types of Memory The DJ-X3 has different types of memory functions. -
Page 5: Notice
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Information in this document is subject to change without notice or obligation. All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Alinco cannot be liable for pictorial or typographical inaccuracies. Some parts, options and/or accessories are unavailable in certain areas. -
Page 6: Precautions
Precautions No warranty is made on the effectiveness of the "Bug Detector" function. The function should be considered experimental and for educational or entertainment use. Use of the descrambling function may not be permitted in certain jurisdictions. Check with the regulations that apply in your area before using. Request and Agreement ·... -
Page 7: Accessories
Accessories Open the box and check that the following accessories are included. Instruction manual Belt clip (with one screw) Battery case (EDH-31S) ( EDC-94 ) ( EDC-93 ) AC adapter NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack (EBP-52NS) Antenna Hand strap Battery recharger (EDC-105) Warranty Connecting the Antenna... -
Page 8: Loading The Batteries
Loading the Batteries Load three AA batteries in the battery case in the "+" and "-" orientation marked at the bottom of the case. Caution! · Do not use NiCad AA batteries. · Use new batteries of the same type and brand. ·... -
Page 9: Prevent Short Circuiting The Battery Pack
Prevent Short Circuiting the Battery Pack Be extra cautious when carrying the battery pack; short-circuiting will produce surge current possibly resulting in fire. Terminals DON'T carry the DON'T place in the DON'T carry with NiMH battery pack proximity of metals or metals of any type, inside bags with a conductives, e.g. -
Page 10: Battery Recharger
Battery Recharger · Recharging with the EDC-105 1. Mount NiMH battery pack on the transceiver. (The NiMH battery pack can also be placed in the battery recharger.) Power plug 2. Connect AC adapter plug to the AC adapter plug battery recharger. 3. -
Page 11: Attaching The Belt Clip
Attaching the Belt Clip Attach the belt clip on the rear side of the transceiver with the included screw. Make sure it is tightened properly. Attaching the Hand Strap Attach the hand strap through the opening between the belt clip and the transceiver as shown in the illustration on the left. -
Page 12: Names And Functions Of Parts
Chapter Names and Functions of Parts External View Front Display Displays the frequency and other infor- mation. (P.15) Speaker Thin built-in speaker POWER SCAN SCRT Keyboard V/P/M For changing the mode and various set- tings. (P.14) BANK 1M/10M DJ-X3 WIDE BAND COMMUNICATION RECEIVER Antenna connector For connecting the included antenna. -
Page 13: Side
Side [FUNC/ENTER] key FUNC Use this key to set and execute several settings. You can also hold this key MONI down for about one second to activate ST SK the key-lock function. (P.34) [MONI(ST/SK)] key When holding this key down, the squelch temporarily opens. -
Page 14: Keyboard
Keyboard POWER SCAN SCRT V/P/M BANK 1M/10M DJ-X3 WIDE BAND COMMUNICATION RECEIVER Function [POWER] key Turns the power on/off. Executes scanning. (P.25) [SCAN (SCRT)] key When "F" is displayed, used for Descrambling. (P.31) Switches the operating mode. (P.20) [V/P/M (MW)] key When "F"... -
Page 15: Display
Display In the illustration below, all indicators are displayed. T SQ W SKIP Descriptions Appears when you press the [FUNC/ENTER] key. Flashes when displaying over 1000MHz frequency. (Indicates a digit of 1000MHz.) Indicates the modulation mode. "W" appears when WFM modulation is selected and "A"... -
Page 16: Basic Operation
Chapter Basic Operation Power Switch Hold the POWER switch down for a second. "HELLO" will appear on the display. (The indication may be different from the illustration below depending on the version: North America or Europe.) POWER [POWER] key SCAN SCRT V/P/M BANK... -
Page 17: Adjusting The Squelch
Adjusting the Squelch The squelch silences the DJ-X3 except for signals above a certain level. Squelch eliminates noise when the DJ-X3 receives less than a certain level. "To unmute the squelch" means that the DJ-X3 receives a signal higher than the squelch setting and reproduces the sound. -
Page 18: Monitor Function
Monitor Function The Monitor function temporarily unmutes the squelch. This is useful when the desired signal is weak or intermittent. This feature is activated when the [MONI(ST/SK)] key is set to the Monitor function in the Set mode. For more information, see "Setting Operation of the MONI key."... -
Page 19: Operating Modes
[MONI(ST/SK)] key POWER SCAN SCRT V/P/M · PUSH: Mute function is on while holding the [MONI(ST/SK)] key down. When you release the key, the function is off and received signals and the beep sound can again be heard. · HOLD: Mute function is on, and it remains on until you again press the [MONI(ST/SK)] key. -
Page 20: Switching Modes
Switching Modes Every press of the [V/P/M (MW)] key changes the operating mode as shown below. VFO mode V/P/M V/P/M Preset mode Memory mode V/P/M When nothing is programmed in Memory mode, Memory mode is skipped and the receiver switches between VFO mode and Preset mode in turn. -
Page 21: Setting The Frequency
Setting the Frequency In VFO Mode Rotating the dial increases or decreases the displayed frequency by a value determined by the selected tuning step. To increase/decrease the frequency by a 1MHz-step, press the [BANK(1M/10M)] key one time and rotate the dial one click each. To increase/decrease the frequency by a 10MHz-step, press the [BANK(1M/10M)] key once again and rotate the dial one click for each step. -
Page 22: In Memory Mode
In Memory Mode Select a bank by pressing the [BANK(1M/10M)] key. Bank No. Channel No. POWER SCAN SCRT V/P/M BANK 1M/10M Select a channel by rotating the dial. It is not possible to select a channel which is not programmed. Memory Function This function allows you to program frequencies into the DJ-X3 memory. -
Page 23: Programming A Channel
Programming a Channel In VFO mode, select the frequency you want to program. Bank No. Channel No. POWER SCAN SCRT V/P/M BANK 1M/10M Press the [FUNC/ENTER] key. "F", bank No., and channel No. will appear on the display. Select a bank by pressing the [BANK(1M/10M)] key. Each bank No. -
Page 24: Erase A Channel
Erase a Channel Switch to the Memory mode by pressing the [V/P/M (MW)] key. Select a channel you want to erase. For more information, see "In Memory Mode." (P.22) Press the [FUNC/ENTER] key. "F" will appear on the display. Bank No. Channel No. POWER SCAN SCRT... -
Page 25: Scan Function
Scan Function The scan function periodically changes the frequency to search for a signal. The DJ-X3 has four types of scan functions. VFO scan ······································Scans the entire band in VFO mode. Program scan································Scans a specified range of frequencies. The upper limit and lower limit of the range need to be set in advance. -
Page 26: Program Scan
Program Scan This function scans a specified range of frequencies. Before using this function, you need to specify the upper and lower frequency limits. These frequencies are called a "Program scan channel", and the DJ-X3 has 20 pairs of program scan channels. -
Page 27: Preset Scan
Preset Scan Switch to Preset mode by pressing the [V/P/M (MW)] key. Select AM radio, FM radio, or TV by pressing the [BANK(1M/10M)] key. POWER SCAN SCRT V/P/M BANK 1M/10M Flashes Press the [SCAN(SCRT)] key. Preset scan starts, and ". (decimal point)" flashes on the display. Scanning pauses when a signal is received. - Page 28 To operate Memory scan: Switch to Memory mode by pressing the [V/P/M (MW)] key. Press the [SCAN(SCRT)] key. Type of Memory scan will appear on the display. POWER SCAN SCRT V/P/M BANK 1M/10M Type of Memory scan Rotate the dial while holding the [SCAN(SCRT)] key, and select a type of Memory scan.
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Page 29: Setting The Tuning Step
Setting the Tuning Step The tuning step sets the increment/decrement of each click of the dial when adjusting the frequency in VFO mode. Switch to VFO mode by pressing the [V/P/M (MW)] key. Press the [FUNC/ENTER] key. "F" will appear on the display. Press the [MONI(ST/SK)] key. -
Page 30: Memory Skip
Memory Skip This function is for skipping the specified memory channel(s) when executing the Memory scan function. Switch to Memory mode by pressing the [V/P/M (MW)] key. Call up the memory channel you want to skip. Press the [FUNC/ENTER] key. "F"... -
Page 31: Useful Functions Of The Dj-X3
Chapter Useful Functions of the DJ-X3 Descrambling This function returns scrambled voice to normal reception. Select the frequency of the scrambled voice. Press the [FUNC/ENTER] key. "F" will appear on the display. Press the [SCAN(SCRT)] key. The Descrambling function starts operating, and " " appears at the bottom left of the display and flashes. -
Page 32: Bug Detector
Bug Detector The DJ-X3 detects a bug’s signal by scanning frequencies in the programmed memory banks. When a listening microphone is found, the DJ-X3 notifies you with its display and a warning sound. Caution! Be sure to remove the earphone when detecting bugs. Turn the power ON while holding down the [MONI(ST/SK)] key. - Page 33 Caution! · Operate in a quiet environment where doors and windows are closed. It is hard to find a listening microphone in a noisy environment. · Depending on the modulation setting, this function may not work correctly. · When the battery voltage is low, this function does not work normally. Be sure to recharge the battery pack completely, load new AA batteries, or supply sufficient voltage from the DC power supply.
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Page 34: Keylock
Keylock To prevent incorrect or unauthorized operations, you can lock the keys. The following operations can be used while the keylock is ON. · Monitor function · Mute function · Adjusting the audio volume and squelch · Canceling the keylock ·... -
Page 35: Resetting
Resetting You can reset programmed memory channels and settings. There are two types of reset; Partial reset and All reset. Partial reset ···································Programmed memory channels remain, and the other settings are reset. All reset ·········································All the memory channels and settings are reset. -
Page 36: The Set Mode Function
The Set Mode Function This Set mode allows you to customize the DJ-X3 for your particular application. The following items can be set in the Set mode. ATT (Attenuator) function (P.37) Selecting the antenna (P.37) Selecting the modulation mode (P.38) Selecting between stereo and monophonic (P.39) Setting Bug Detector sensitivity... -
Page 37: Att (Attenuator) Function
ATT (Attenuator) Function This function attenuates strong signals on nearby channels. Use this function when the received signal is influenced by a strong signal. ATT function attenuates the received signal about 20 dB. In the Set mode, select "Att." · Select ON/OFF by rotating the dial. ·... -
Page 38: Selecting The Modulation Mode
In the Set mode, select the type of antenna. · In the case of each type of bar antenna, rotate the dial and set ON/OFF. · In the case of using the earphone antenna, rotate the dial and select either the earphone antenna or the whip antenna. -
Page 39: Selecting Between Stereo And Monophonic
Selecting between Stereo and Monophonic In the Set mode, select either "mono" or "StErEo." · When rotating the dial, the setting of "mono" and "StErEo" changes alternately. · Stereo mode is available only when the modulation mode is set to WFM. You will receive a signal in monophonic even when stereo mode is selected if the receiver is set to AM or FM. -
Page 40: Setting Bank Link
Setting Bank Link This is the setting for the "Bank link scan", which scans specified multiple banks. You can select up to 5 banks from 10 (0 to 9) programmed banks. In the Set mode, select "bL." Bank link No. Bank No. ·... -
Page 41: Lamp Function
Lamp Function This function sets the display backlight ON or OFF. When ON is selected, an operation of any key turns ON the backlight, and it automatically turns OFF after 5 seconds. In the Set mode, select "LAmP." · Select ON/OFF by rotating the dial. ·... -
Page 42: Apo (Auto Power Off) Function
APO (Auto Power Off) Function This function automatically turns the power off if there is no key operation for a specified period of time. Just before cutting the power off, a beep sound will be heard. Select the time from 30, 60, 90 minutes, and OFF. When OFF is selected, this function does not work. -
Page 43: Bs (Battery Save) Function
BS (Battery Save) Function This function extends battery life. If there is no key operation for five seconds, the internal power rapidly cycles between ON and OFF. In the Set mode, select "bS." · Select ON/OFF by rotating the dial. ·... -
Page 44: Prio (Priority) Watch Function
PRIO (Priority) Watch Function This function monitors two frequencies alternately. Every five seconds, the DJ-X3 momentarily switches from the frequency in the VFO mode to the frequency in the Priority channel. In the Set mode, select "Pr." Priority channel · Select a Priority channel No. from 0 to 7 by rotating the dial. ·... -
Page 45: Setting Operation Of The Monitor And Mute Functions
Setting Operation of the Monitor and Mute Functions Select operation of the [MONI(ST/SK)] key when the Monitor and the Mute function is used. In the Set mode, select either "HoLd" or "PUSH." · Select either "HoLd" or "PUSH" by rotating the dial. ·... -
Page 46: Cloning
Cloning When using the Clone function, all the memories and settings of one DJ-X3 (master) can be copied to another DJ-X3 (slave). Turn OFF both DJ-X3s. (master and slave) Connect the earphone jacks on both master and slave DJ-X3s with the cloning cable. - Page 47 Press the dial (the [VOL/SQL(SET)] key) of the master DJ-X3. Cloning starts. "Sd " appears on the master DJ-X3's display, and "Ld " appears on the slave DJ-X3's display. ( changes constantly.) (Master) (Slave) When cloning is completed, "PASS" appears on both DJ-X3s' displays. To return to normal operation, turn the power off, and then turn it on again.
- Page 48 If "comErr" appears on the display... If a communication error occurs, "comErr" will appear on both DJ-X3s' displays. Make sure the cloning cable is connected to each receiver’s earphone jack properly. Press the dial (the [VOL/SQL(SET)] key) down on the master DJ-X3 to restart cloning.
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Page 49: Chapter 4 Appendix
Chapter Appendix Troubleshooting Please check the list below before concluding the DJ-X3 is faulty. If a problem persists, reset the DJ-X3. This can sometimes correct erroneous operation. Symptom Possible Cause Action Recharge or exchange batter- Dead battery ies. Incorrect position of Check the "+"... -
Page 50: Specifications
Specifications General Receiving range E : 0.1 - 1299.995 MHz : 0.1 - 1299.995 MHz Modulation modes : A3 (AM), F3 (FM, WFM) Ant. impedance : 50Ω Ant. terminal : SMA Supply voltage : DC 3.6V - DC 6V (external input voltage DC 4.5V - DC 16V) Ground : Negative ground Current consumption... - Page 52 ALINCO,INC. Head Office: Shin-Dai Building 9th Floor 2-6, 1-Chome, Dojimahama, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0004, Japan Phone: +81-6-4797-2136 Fax: +81-6-4797-2157 E-mail: export@alinco.co.jp PS0384A...