Kenwood NEXEDGE NX-740H Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
NX-740H
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
NX-840H
© B5A-0031-10 (K)
NX-740HV
NX-840HU

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER NX-740H NX-740HV UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER NX-840H NX-840HU © B5A-0031-10 (K)
  • Page 3: 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 4: 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 5: Getting Started

    KMC-30 (NX-740H/ NX-840H) ........
  • Page 6 ■ 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. Note: Before installing the transceiver, check how far the mounting screws will extend below the surface.
  • Page 7: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT/ REAR PANEL ACC. (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver ON or OFF. keys Press to activate their programmable functions {page 6}. Display Refer to page 4. keys Press to activate their programmable functions {page 6}. TX/RX Indicator Lights red while transmitting.
  • Page 8 DISPLAY The display shows the zone/ channel number and the 2 dots show various modes of operation. Display Description Page Zone Display (Zone 1) Zone Display (Zone 2) Channel Display (Channel 16) Appears during Site Roaming. (ro) Appears when switch the transceiver ON. The Transceiver Password function is programmed.
  • Page 9 Display Description Page Appears when the Operator Selectable Tone mode is on. (ot) Appears when the Lone Worker function is on. (Ln) Appears when the Talk Around function is on. (tA) Appears when the Scrambler function is on. (Sr) Appears when the Encryption function is on. (Ec) Appears when the Scrambler/ Encryption code mode is on.
  • Page 10: Programmable Functions

    PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS The , , , S, A, <B, C>, and keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. Ask your dealer for details on these functions. • None • Priority Zone-Channel Select • Autodial • Squelch Off • •...
  • Page 11 ■ Transceiver Password To enter the password: 1 Press to select a digit. • When using an optional microphone with a keypad, simply enter the password digits and proceed to step 3. 2 Press C> to accept the entered digit and move to the next digit. •...
  • Page 12: Nxdn

    NXDN NXDN is a general term for the NXDN wireless communication protocol which uses 4 Level FSK. Various data communications, including individual and group voice communications, Status calls, and GPS data transmission, are possible. INDIVIDUAL/ GROUP CALLS Each channel is set up with an individual or group ID list number. To make a call, select the channel with the ID list number you wish to call, then press the PTT switch to start the call.
  • Page 13: Dtmf Calls

    PRIORITY SCAN If a Priority channel has been programmed, the transceiver will automatically change to the Priority channel when a call is received on that channel, even if call is being received on a normal channel. • “P” appears on the display to indicate the Priority channel (depending on dealer setting). TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT During scan, you can temporarily remove specifi...
  • Page 14: Signaling

    STUN This function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost. When the transceiver receives a call containing a stun code, the transceiver becomes disabled. The stun code is canceled when the transceiver receives a call with a revive code. •...
  • Page 15: Fleetsync: Alphanumeric 2-Way Paging Function

    FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function and is a protocol owned by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. Note: If set up by your dealer, your transceiver may use the MDC-1200 feature in place of FleetSync. MDC-1200 and FleetSync cannot be operated simultaneously.
  • Page 16: 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]. • Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency] key will vary.
  • Page 17 1 Press and hold the key programmed as [Scrambler/Encryption code] for 1 second. • “co” (code) appears on the display, followed by the current scrambler/ encryption code. 2 Press <B and C> to select your desired scrambler/ encryption code. 3 Press S or to store the new setting.
  • Page 18: Background Operations

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

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