Kenwood Nexedge NX-720H Instruction Manual

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NX-720H NX-720HG
NX-820H NX-820HG
VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR NUMÉRIQUE VHF
ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR NUMÉRIQUE UHF
MODE D'EMPLOI
TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL VHF
TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL UHF
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
© B62-2421-10 (K)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    NX-720H NX-720HG NX-820H NX-820HG VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR NUMÉRIQUE VHF ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR NUMÉRIQUE UHF MODE D’EMPLOI TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL VHF TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL UHF MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES © B62-2421-10 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01...
  • Page 2 VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER NX-720H NX-720HG NX-820H NX-820HG INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Terminal Descriptions

    Terminal Descriptions ACC (D-SUB 15 Pin Connector) Pin No. Name Description Specification DC Power (Switched B) Output 13.6 V ±15% Max. 2 A Min. Input: 10.8 V Igintion Signal Input Max. Input: 16.0 V SP2/PA Loudspeaker Output/ Public Address Output 4 Ω...
  • Page 4: Thank You

    THANK YOU We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your personal mobile applications. This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your mobile radio. Ask your dealer for information on any customized features they may have added to your radio.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ◆ The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver. ◆ Use only the supplied DC power cable or a KENWOOD optional DC power cable. ◆ Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Note: The following instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed below before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
  • Page 7: Installing The Transceiver

    • Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removed for servicing while keeping the power applied. ■ Installing the Transceiver For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and screw set, so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.
  • Page 8: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT AND REAR VIEWS (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver ON or OFF. keys Press to activate their programmable functions {page 5}. keys Press to activate their programmable functions {page 5}. TX/RX Indicator Lights red while transmitting and green while receiving a signal. Flashes orange when receiving an optional signaling call.
  • Page 9 DISPLAY Icon Description Displays the signal strength. Not used. Appears when the GPS position is determined. Appears when Monitor or Squelch Off is activated. Blinks when an incoming call matches your Optional Signaling. Appears when the Talk Around function is on. Lights while scanning or while paused on a channel.
  • Page 10: Programmable Functions

    PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS , S, A, <B, C>, and ■ keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. Ask your dealer for details on these functions. • None • Lone Worker • 2-tone • Maintenance • Auto Telephone • Monitor •...
  • Page 11: Transmitting

    BASIC OPERATIONS SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF Press to switch the transceiver ON. • A beep sounds and the display illuminates. • If the Transceiver Password function is programmed, “PASSWORD” will appear on the display. Press again to switch the transceiver OFF. ■...
  • Page 12: Receiving

    • If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free. 3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. • For best sound quality, hold the transceiver approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.
  • Page 13: Scan

    SCAN Scan monitors for signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops if a signal is present. To begin scanning, press the key programmed as [Scan]. • indicator appears. •...
  • Page 14 SCAN DELETE/ADD You can add and remove zones and/or channels/group IDs to and from your scan list. 1 Select your desired zone and/or channel/group ID. 2 Press the key programmed as [Zone Delete/Add] (to add/remove zones) or [Scan Delete/Add] (to add/remove channels/group IDs). •...
  • Page 15: Transmitting

    FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. Note: This function is available only in analog operation. SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) A Selcall is a voice call to a station or group of stations.
  • Page 16: Short Messages

    When using the NX-720HG/ NX-820HG, you must connect a KRA-40 GPS antenna. • When using the NX-720H/ NX-820H, you must connect an external GPS unit. • When the power is turned ON and/or the reception condition of the GPS satellite is...
  • Page 17: Trunking Calls (Analog)

    TRUNKING CALLS (ANALOG) PLACING A DISPATCH CALL 1 Select the desired zone and channel/group ID. 2 Press and hold the PTT switch. 3 If the “PTT Proceed” tone sounds, communication is possible; start speaking into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. •...
  • Page 18: Dtmf Calls

    DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS MANUAL DIALING 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. 2 Enter the desired digits using the microphone DTMF keypad. • If you release the PTT switch, transmit mode will end even if the complete number has not been sent.
  • Page 19: Redialing

    ■ Removing an Autodial Entry 1 Press the key programmed as [Autodial Programming]. 2 Press the key to select a memory location number. 3 Press the A or # key. • “DELETE” appears on the display. • Additionally, you can press and hold the A or # key to delete all entries. 4 Press the S or key to confirm the deletion.
  • Page 20: Advanced Operations

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as [Emergency]. • Ask your dealer for the length of time necessary to hold this key before the transceiver enters Emergency mode.
  • Page 21 1 Select your desired channel. 2 Press and hold the key programmed as [OST] for 1 second. 3 Press the key to select your desired tone or code. • Your dealer can set up to 40 tones/codes. 4 When you have finished operating using OST, press the [OST] key again to turn the OST function OFF.
  • Page 22: Signal Strength Indicator

    2 Press the key to select your desired squelch level from 0 to 9. 3 Press the S or key to store the new setting. SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received calls. No icon appears when no signal is available.
  • Page 23: Background Operations

    BACKGROUND OPERATIONS TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) The Time-out Timer prevents you from using a channel for an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound. Release the PTT switch. AUXILIARY PORT Press the key programmed as [AUX A] or [AUX B] to activate the auxiliary port.

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