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VX-P820/-P870
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Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.

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  • Page 1 VX-P820/-P870 ERIES PERATING ANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. 16-Key Version 4-Key Version Non-LCD Version...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later We’re glad you joined the VERTEX STANDARD team.

  • Page 3: Note

    In order to maintain the specified water integrity performance, periodic maintenance is recommended. Should the radio sustain a severe shock (e.g. if it is dropped), the water integrity may be compromised, requiring service. Should this occur, contact your Authorized Vertex Dealer or Vertex Standard USA, Inc. Intrinsic Safety (IS) Information IS versions of the VX-P820/-P870 series, equipped with any of the following optional units, meets the requirements of ANSI/UL 913 6th Edition for Class I, Division 1, Groups A-D;...

  • Page 4: Warning! Fcc Rf Exposure Requirements

    ! FCC RF E ARNING XPOSURE EQUIREMENTS This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines: FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation. FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
  • 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 FCC 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- & 4-Key Versions)

    LCD I & I 16-K & 4-K CONS NDICATORS ERSIONS “CALL” Indicator This channel on “SCAN” List Receiver Monitor Priority Scan is activated “Talk-Around” is enabled “DUAL WATCH” is activated Battery Indicator Low Transmit Power Mode On SUB-LCD 888: Channel Group Number “Analog Transmission”...

  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    EFORE EGIN To remove the battery, turn the radio off and re- Battery Pack Installation and Removal 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: Battery Charging

    EFORE EGIN Battery Charging Rapid Charger, and unplug the PA-39 AC Adapter Insert the DC plug from the PA-39 AC Adapter from the AC line outlet. into the DC jack on the bottom side of the VAC- 920 Desktop Rapid Charger, then plug the PA- 39 AC Adapter into the AC line outlet.

  • Page 12: 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-P820/-P870 S ERIES PERATING...
  • Page 13 PERATION Rotate the VOL/PWR Press the (Orange) TOP knob to set the volume SEL key to activate one 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 14 PERATION 2) When you press the PTT switch on the Automatic Time-Out Timer Speaker/Microphone, it disables the internal mi- If the selected channel has been programmed for crophone, and vice versa. automatic time-out, you must limit the length of each transmission.
  • Page 15 VX-P820/-P870 S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 16: Advanced Operation

    The possible Programmable key programming features are illustrated at the right, and their functions are explained on page 10. For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. ROGRAMMABLE UNCTION [ A ]...
  • Page 17 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 Code Up...

  • Page 18: Descriptipon Of Operating Functions

    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 19 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 20 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 21 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 reached, rotate the CH Selector knob to select the Selector knob.
  • Page 22 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 23 DVANCED PERATION MERGENCY You can manually adjust the squelch level using this The VX-P820/-P870 series include an “Emergency” function: feature which may be useful for alerting another party Press the assigned programmable key. A tone will monitoring on the same frequency as your sound, and the current squelch level will appear transceiver’s channel.
  • Page 24 DVANCED PERATION DTMF C ET ( 16- ALL ( 16- NDIVIDUAL You may send the desired telephone number manu- Press the assigned programmable key to enable the ally. Individual Calling on the APCO Project 25 Digital System. To dial a number manually, press the assigned pro- grammable key, then press the desired numbers on To return to the Group Calling on the APCO Project the front panel’s numeric key.

  • Page 25: Arts (Auto Range Transpond System)

    ARTS DVANCED PERATION ANGE RANSPOND YSTEM TX Mode This system is designed to inform you when you and Press the assigned programmable key to select the another ARTS-equipped station are within commu- TX mode. Available selections are: nication range. TX Mixed: The VX-P820/-P870 transmits in During ARTS operation, when the radio receives the the Analog Mode, when after receiv- correct ARTS signal, a short beep will sound and the...

  • Page 26: Mdc1200 ® Encoding

    ® MDC1200 ID D NCODING ALLER ISPLAY Generally MDC1200 ® Data Burst is a type of ANI. This feature is available on the APCO Projetct 25 It can be used to identify the calling radio or emer- Digital System. gency call, and also use to control special functions of The Caller ID will appear on the LCD display when the receiving radio.

  • Page 27: User Set Mode

    The VX-P820/-P870 Series includes a “User Set ISPLAY ESCRIPTION (Menu)” Mode which allows the user to define or Select the Squelch Threshold Level SCN List Select the Scan List “User” or “Dealer” configure various settings, such as Beep On/Off, BEEP Set the Beep On/Off Squelch, LCD contrast, etc.

  • Page 28: Optional Accessories

    PTIONAL CCESSORIES FNB-V86LIA 7.4V, 1380 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery FNB-V87LIA 7.4V, 2300 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery FNB-V92LI 7.4V, 3000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery FNB-V92LIIS 7.4V, 3000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery FBA-34 Alkaline Battery Case (6 x AA) VAC-6920 6-Unit Multi Charger VAC-920 Desk Top Rapid Charger VCM-2 Vehiculer Charger Mounting Adapter (for VAC-920) MH-50...
  • Page 29 Radio to Radio Cloning Cable 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-P820/-P870 S ERIES PERATING...

  • Page 30: Warranty Policy

    ARRANTY OLICY Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from the date of purchase. Limited Warranty Details: North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-terms.aspx...
  • Page 31 Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap- proved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.
  • Page 32 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 Japan E C 0 5 8 N 2 6 5...

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