Vertex Standard VX-820E Series Operating Manual
Vertex Standard VX-820E Series Operating Manual

Vertex Standard VX-820E Series Operating Manual

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VX-820E
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Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
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16-Key Version
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4-Key Version
Non-LCD Version

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  • Page 1 VX-820E ERIES PERATING ANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. 16-Key Version 4-Key Version Non-LCD Version...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements ....2 Operation ................ 9 Controls & Connectors (16-Key Version) ....4 Preliminary Steps ............9 Controls & Connectors (4-Key Version) ...... 5 Operation Quick Start ..........9 Automatic Time-Out Timer ........11 Controls & Connectors (Non-LCD Version) ....6 LCD Icons &...
  • Page 3 You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool-a VERTEX STANDARD two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your VERTEX STANDARD radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down-time. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully.
  • Page 4: Warning! Fcc Rf Exposure Requirements

    ! RF E ARNING XPOSURE EQUIREMENTS This Radio has been tested and complies with the 1999/519/EC RF exposure limits. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines: ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Fre- quency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
  • Page 5 It must be used ONLY for (1) there is 4 cm distance from the body during transmitting, (2) monitor- ing purposes, using the speaker only and (3) for carrying purposes. Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories. The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the RF exposure limits of this radio.
  • Page 6: Controls & Connectors (16-Key Version)

    & C 16-K ONTROLS ONNECTORS ERSION VOL/PWR Knob LED Indicator Steady Red: CH ( Channel ) Selector Transmitting in progress Blinking Green: Antenna Jack Busy Channel Steady Green: TOP SEL Key Tone Squelch in defeated condition Dealer Programmed Color : Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or 2-Tone Decoded Speaker...
  • Page 7: Controls & Connectors (4-Key Version)

    & C ONTROLS ONNECTORS ERSION VOL/PWR Knob LED Indicator Steady Red: CH ( Channel ) Selector Transmitting in progress Blinking Green: Antenna Jack Busy Channel Steady Green: TOP SEL Key Tone Squelch in defeated condition Dealer Programmed Color : Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or 2-Tone Decoded Speaker : one of “Flashing in white,”...
  • Page 8: Controls & Connectors (Non-Lcd Version)

    & C -LCD V ONTROLS ONNECTORS ERSION VOL/PWR Knob LED Indicator Steady Red: CH ( Channel ) Selector Transmitting in progress Blinking Green: Antenna Jack Busy Channel Steady Green: TOP SEL Key Tone Squelch in defeated condition Dealer Programmed Color : Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or 2-Tone Decoded Speaker...
  • Page 9: Lcd Icons & Indicators (16-Key & 4-Key Versions)

    LCD I & I 16-K & 4-K CONS NDICATORS ERSIONS “CALL” Indicator Receiver Monitor This channel on “SCAN” List “Talk-Around” is enabled Priority Scan is activated “Voice Message” is received “DUAL WATCH” is activated Battery Indicator Low Transmit Power Mode On SUB-LCD 888: Channel Group Number Option SW (Key Func-...
  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    EFORE EGIN Battery Pack Installation and Removal To remove the battery, turn the radio off and re- move any protective cases. Slide the Battery Pack To install the battery, hold the transceiver with Latch on the bottom of the radio toward the front your left hand, so your palm is over the speaker panel while sliding the battery down about 1/2 and your thumb is on the top of the belt clip.
  • Page 11: Operation

    Note: Some models are programmed so that the operating channels are selected by the Program- mable key and the memory channel group is se- lected by the CH selector knob. For further de- tails, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. VX-820E S ERIES PERATING...
  • Page 12 PERATION Rotate the VOL/PWR Press the (Orange) TOP SEL key to activate one knob to set the volume level. If no signal is of the preprogrammed present, press and hold in functions which may the MONITOR button have been enabled at the (under the PTT switch) time of programming by more than 2 seconds;...
  • Page 13: Automatic Time-Out Timer

    PERATION If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has been Automatic Time-Out Timer programmed on a channel, the radio will not trans- If the selected channel has been programmed for mit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio automatic time-out, you must limit the length of each will generate short beep three times and indicate transmission.
  • Page 14: Programmable Key And Toggle Switch Functions

    The possible Programmable key pro- gramming features are illustrated at the right, and their functions are explained on page 14. For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. ROGRAMMABLE UNCTION [ A ]...
  • Page 15 DVANCED PERATION ROGRAMMABLE UNCTION [ A ] / [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ # ] TOP SEL MONITOR LAMP Follow-Me Dual Watch Group Up Group Down Channel Up Channel Down Call/Reset Call 1 Call 2 Call 3 Call 4 Call 5...
  • Page 16: Advanced Operation

    DVANCED PERATION Description of Operating Functions The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple sig- ONITOR nals programmed into the transceiver. While scan- Press the assigned programmable key to cancel ning, the transceiver will check each channel for the CTCSS- and DCS-controlled squelch; the BUSY/ presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a TX indicator will glow green.
  • Page 17 DVANCED PERATION ATCH ROUND The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN fea- Press the assigned programmable key to activate the ture, except that only two channels are monitored: Talk Around feature when you are operating on du- The current operating channel; and plex channel systems (separate receive and transmit The Priority channel.
  • Page 18 DVANCED PERATION TX S ISABLE OLLOW Press the assigned programmable key to disable the The “Follow-Me” Scan feature checks a User-as- Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a lo- signed Priority Channel regularly as you scan other cation where high power is almost always needed. channels.
  • Page 19 DVANCED PERATION OLLOW ATCH ROUP To set up a “Dual Watch” frequency pair using the Press the assigned programmable key to select a dif- “Follow-Me” feature, select a channel using the CH ferent group of channels. Once the desired Group is Selector knob.
  • Page 20 DVANCED PERATION - SCAN Stop - “ ” will appear on the LCD for one sec- ond after pressing the assigned programmable key. Press the assigned programmable key to send a 2- tone/5-tone sequential tone group which is pre-de- HANNEL fined.
  • Page 21 DVANCED PERATION ELECTABLE PTION Press the assigned programmable key to select a sub- Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the audible tone (CTCSS/DCS) from the pre-defined optional accessory “1” “On” and “Off.” tone table. You can operate using the indicated sub- audible tone in the Selectable Tone mode.
  • Page 22 DVANCED PERATION To stop the play-back, press the TOP SEL key. TATUS While playback is proceeding, you may press the [ A ] Press the assigned programmable key to change the key (4-key version) or [ ] key (16-key version) to 5-Tone status code.
  • Page 23 DVANCED PERATION DTMF C TA S ET ( 16- You may send the desired telephone number manu- Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the ally. TA (Talk Around) scan feature “On” and “Off.” To dial a number manually, press the assigned pro- While TA scan is proceeding, the VX-820E will grammable key, then press the desired numbers on search both the transmit and receive frequencies (the...
  • Page 24: Arts (Auto Range Transpond System)

    ARTS DTMF P AGING YSTEM ANGE RANSPOND YSTEM This system is designed to inform you when you and This system allows paging and selective calling, us- another ARTS-equipped station are within commu- ing DTMF tone sequences. nication range. When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone During ARTS operation, when the radio receives the sequence which matches yours, your radio’s squelch correct ARTS signal, a short beep will sound and the...
  • Page 25: User Set Mode 16-Key & 4-Key Versions

    16-K & 4-K ERSIONS The VX-820E Series includes a “User Set (Menu)” ISPLAY ESCRIPTION Select the Squelch Threshold Level Mode which allows the user to define or configure SCN List Select the Scan List “User” or “Dealer” various settings, such as Beep On/Off, Squelch, LCD...
  • Page 26: Optional Accessories

    (with Speaker-Volume Toggle Switch & Programmable Key) Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per local requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for changes to this list. VX-820E S ERIES PERATING...
  • Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity

    Brand Name: VERTEX STANDARD Model Number: VX-820E/870E Series Manufacturer: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. Address of Manufacturer: 4-8-8 Nakameguro Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan Applicable Standards: This equipment is tested and conforms to the essential requirements of directive, as included in following standards.
  • Page 28 Copyright 2013 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Printed in China...

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