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OPERATING GUIDE INTRODUCTION ACCESSORIES PANEL DESCRIPTION BASIC OPERATION VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER ADVANCED OPERATION iF52D SCAN OPERATION UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER MENU SCREEN iF62D NXDN OPERATION ™ MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION BIIS 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Bluetooth ® OPERATION OTHERS OPTIONS...
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Section ACCESSORIES Supplied accessories1-2 Attaching accessories1-3 D Flexible antenna 1-3 D Battery pack 1-3 D Belt clip 1-4 D Connector cover 1-5...
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ACCESSORIES Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver version Battery pack Belt clip Connector cover (with a screw)
ACCESSORIES Attaching accessories D Flexible antenna Connect the required flexible antenna to the antenna connector CAUTION: • DO NOT carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna • DO NOT connect an antenna other than those listed in the INSTRUCTIONS •...
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ACCESSORIES Accessory attachments D Belt clip To attach: 1 Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it Belt clip is attached 2 Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound To detach: Lift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w)...
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ACCESSORIES Accessory attachments (Continued) D Connector cover CAUTION: BE SURE to attach the connector cover when an optional device is not in use Otherwise the terminals of the multi-connector may be shorted by a metal object, or become rusty by water intrusion This could damage the transceiver To attach: 1 Attach the connector cover over the multi-...
Section PREPARATION Front, top and side panels ����������������������������������������������������������������������2-2 D About the Status indicator ���������������������������������������������������������������2-2 D About the Multi-connector ���������������������������������������������������������������2-2 D About the Software key functions ���������������������������������������������������2-2 Function display��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-3 D Icon Area �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-3 D Text Area �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-4 D Key Display Area ����������������������������������������������������������������������������2-4 Status indicator ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-5 Assignable Software key functions ���������������������������������������������������������2-7...
PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels D About the Status indicator • Lights white, then blinks red, yellow, and green when [Rotary Encoder] turning ON the transceiver� • Lights red while transmitting� • Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the Antenna squelch is open�...
PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display MESSAGE ICON • Blinks after messages (Message or Status Message) have been received� Icon Area • Stops blinking when the screen is changed, or any Individual-3 key is pushed, but is displayed if unread messages are still in the Message memory� Call Scan •...
PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display Icon Area Individual-3 Text Area Call Scan Key Display Area NOTE: The screen is an example� The displayed position of each icon may differ, depending on the function being used� Icons (Continued) MOTION SENSOR ICON Displayed when the Motion Sensor function is ON� NOISE CANCEL ICON Displayed when the Noise Cancel function is ON�...
PANEL DESCRIPTION Status indicator The Status indicator indicates the status of various parameters of the transceiver, as described below� (Reference: R=Red, G=Green, Y=Yellow, M=Magenta, W=White, B=Blue) • Programming: Blinks while reading or writing data� • Programming Error: Blinks if cloning fails� R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G •...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION Status indicator (Continued) • Audible: Blinks while in the Audible mode� • Power ON: Lights white, then blinks red, yellow, and green at transceiver startup� • Success: Blinks slowly when your call was successful� • Failure: Y Y Y Blinks slowly when your call failed, or it was refused�...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions (Continued) Disable Category: Channel/Scan Set to disable the key� CH Up, CH Down z Push to select an operating channel� NOTE: This key function is assignable to only z After pushing specific keys, push to select an [Ext�...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions (Continued) Category: Channel/Scan (Voting) (Continued) Scan Add/Del (Tag) Monitor z Push to add a channel to, or delete it from the z Push to turn the CTCSS (DTCS), 2-Tone, or 5-Tone current Scan list� squelch mute ON or OFF�...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions (Continued) Category: Signaling/Call Emergency 1� Hold down during the Emer SW ON Timer period Call to enter the Emergency mode� In the Analog mode 2� After the Reminder Timer period has passed, an Push to make a call to the preset destination in the Emergency call is automatically transmitted once, channel�...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions (Continued) Category: Signaling/Call (Continued) Category: Functions Status Light 1� Push to display the “Status List” screen� Push to turn ON the backlight for about 5 seconds, 2� Push [Up] or [Down] to select a Status message� even if the backlight setting is OFF�...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions (Continued) Category: Functions (Continued) Category: Bluetooth AquaQuake™ Bluetooth While holding down this key, the AquaQuake water Push to turn the Bluetooth ® function ON or OFF� draining function removes water from the speaker grill by vibrating the internal speaker�...
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Section BASIC OPERATION Turning ON the transceiver ��������������������������������������������������������������������3-2 D Turning ON the transceiver �������������������������������������������������������������3-2 D Adjusting the audio level �����������������������������������������������������������������3-2 D Entering the password ��������������������������������������������������������������������3-2 Selecting a Zone�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-3 D Selecting a Zone �����������������������������������������������������������������������������3-3 Selecting a channel ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-4 D Selecting an operating channel ������������������������������������������������������3-4 D Selecting the Priority A or B channel �����������������������������������������������3-4 D Rewriting the Priority A or B channel ����������������������������������������������3-5 D Selecting a Continuous tone channel ���������������������������������������������3-5...
BASIC OPERATION Turning ON the transceiver D Turning ON the transceiver NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum [Rotary Encoder] life and operation� See the INSTRUCTIONS for details� [VOL] Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the transceiver�...
BASIC OPERATION Selecting a Zone D Selecting a Zone <Menu operation> Select a Zone type as shown: Conventional, Multi-site Conventional, LTR, (Menu > Channel/Scan > Zone Select) Single-site Trunking, Multi-site Trunking, or Voting 1� Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen. 2�...
BASIC OPERATION Selecting a channel D Selecting an operating channel D Selecting the Priority A or B channel <Key or Rotary Encoder operation> <Key operation> z Rotate [Rotary Encoder]� Push [Prio-A] or [Prio-B] to select the Priority A or z Push [CH Up] or [CH Down]� Priority B channel�...
BASIC OPERATION Selecting a channel (Continued) D Rewriting the Priority A or B channel D Selecting a Continuous tone channel (Menu > Channel/Scan > Prio A (RW)) (Menu > Channel/Scan > C.Tone CH Sel) (Menu > Channel/Scan > Prio B (RW)) 1�...
BASIC OPERATION Selecting a channel (Continued) D Selecting a RAN channel (Menu > Channel/Scan > RAN CH Select) 1� While in the Digital mode, push [Menu] to display the “Menu” screen. 2� Push [P2 (Up)] or [P1 (Down)] to select “Channel/ Scan,”...
BASIC OPERATION Call procedure When your system uses tone signaling (except CTCSS and DTCS), a call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission� The tone signaling employed may be a selective calling system, which enables you to call only specific stations, and prevents unwanted stations from contacting you�...
BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting D Transmitting notes CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna� It may damage the transceiver� See pages 1-3 for Transmit inhibit function accessory attachments� The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict transmission under the following conditions: •...
BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting (Continued) D Sending a call to a destination When a tone frequency (2-Tone) or code (5-Tone) is preset in the Call List, a user can select it as a destination� (Menu > Signaling/Call > Call List Select) 1�...
BASIC OPERATION Key Lock function You can use the Key Lock function to prevent accidental channel changes and unnecessary function access� L All assignable keys except the following are electronically locked: [Monitor], [Light], [Lock], [Call], [Emergency], and [Surveillance]. Also, [PTT] and [Power] are usable�...
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Section ADVANCED OPERATION DTMF calls ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-2 D Autodial �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-2 D Stun function �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-2 Emergency call ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-3 D Transmitting an Emergency call ������������������������������������������������������4-3 Scrambler �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-7 Radio Access Number (RAN) �����������������������������������������������������������������4-7 AquaQuake™ Water Draining function ��������������������������������������������������4-8...
ADVANCED OPERATION DTMF calls D Autodial D Stun function A user can quickly send DTMF tones that have been (Only for LTR operation) pre-entered into the transceiver� The Stun function is used when a transceiver is stolen (Menu > Signaling/Call > DTMF Autodial) or lost, and the function deactivates the transceiver�...
ADVANCED OPERATION Emergency call D Transmitting an Emergency call IMPORTANT: It is recommended that the dealer sets an Emergency channel in each Zone, to provide a When the transceiver enters the Emergency mode, a reliable Emergency call operation� countdown starts� The transceiver counts down during the Reminder Timer set time�...
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ADVANCED OPERATION Emergency call D Transmitting an Emergency call (Continued) The transceiver enters the Emergency mode through the following functions: • The Man Down function When the transceiver leans past the preset angle for Man Down With Stationary the ON Timer preset time� •...
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ADVANCED OPERATION Emergency call D Transmitting an Emergency call (Continued) The transceiver enters the Emergency mode through the following functions: • The Lone Worker function When no operation occurs for the ON Timer preset time� Lone Worker With Stationary • When no operation occurs for the ON Timer preset L If a user pushes any key before the Reminder time�...
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ADVANCED OPERATION Emergency call D Transmitting an Emergency call (Continued) The transceiver enters the Emergency mode through the following functions: • The Stationary Detection function • The Motion Detection function When the transceiver is detected as being stationary When the transceiver continuously moves for the ON (no motion) for the ON Timer preset time�...
ADVANCED OPERATION Scrambler Radio Access Number (RAN) The Voice Scrambler function provides private RAN is a signaling system designed for digital communication between stations� radio communications� When a channel is set up with a RAN, the squelch will open only when a call Push [Scrambler/Encryption] to toggle the Scrambler containing a matching RAN is received�...
ADVANCED OPERATION AquaQuake™ Water Draining function By vibrating the speaker cone, the AquaQuake Water Draining function clears water from the speaker grill to maintain clear audio� 1� Hold down [AquaQuake] to turn ON the AquaQuake water draining function� • A low frequency vibration is generating to remove water from the speaker grill�...
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Section SCAN OPERATION Starting a Scan ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5-2 Canceling a Scan �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������5-3 Selecting a Scan list �������������������������������������������������������������������������������5-4 Setting or clearing a Scan tag ����������������������������������������������������������������5-5...
SCAN OPERATION Starting a Scan A Scan checks for signals on each channel and stops when a signal is received� NOTE: Two or more channels must be preset to start a Scan� (Menu > Channel/Scan > Scan ON/OFF) 1� Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen� 2�...
SCAN OPERATION Canceling a Scan (Menu > Channel/Scan > Scan ON/OFF) 1� Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen� 2� Push [P2 (Up)] or [P1 (Down)] to select “Channel/ Scan,” then push [OK]� Menu Channel/Scan ► Signaling/Call ► 3� Push [P2 (Up)] or [P1 (Down)] to select “Scan ON/ OFF,”...
SCAN OPERATION Selecting a Scan list You can select a Scan list to be scanned� Channels included in the selected Scan list are scanned during a scan� When selecting a Zone type Scan list, the channels that are in the same Zone as the Scan start channel will be scanned�...
SCAN OPERATION Setting or clearing a Scan tag You can set or clear a Scan tag to or from a channel in In a current Scan list: a Scan list� (Menu > Channel/Scan > Scan Tag) The Scan tag channel is a target channel during a Scan�...
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Section MENU SCREEN Menu screen description ������������������������������������������������������������������������6-2 D Categories ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-2 D Using the Menu screen �������������������������������������������������������������������6-3 Menu items ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-4 Channel/Scan �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-8 Signaling/Call������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-9 Trunking ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-10 Functions ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-10 GPS ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-11 Voice Rec ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-11 Audio Setting ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-12 Bluetooth ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-13 Vibration �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-14 Sensor ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-14 Display ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-15 Utility �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-16 Information��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6-17...
MENU SCREEN Menu screen description The user can open the “Menu” screen using the NOTE: The language displayed on the “Menu” [Menu] key� In the “Menu” screen, the setting items screen is set to English by default, but a dealer are categorized�...
MENU SCREEN Menu screen description D Using the Menu screen Example: Starting a Scan 1� Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen� 2� Push [P2 (Up)] or [P1 (Down)] to select “Channel/ Scan,” then push [OK]� Menu Channel/Scan ► Signaling/Call ►...
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MENU SCREEN Menu items In the Menu screen, the items are categorized, as shown below� C.Tone CH Sel p� 6-8 (C� Tone Channel Select) Sets the Continuous tone channel� Compander p� 6-8 Turns the Compander function ON or OFF� Priority A CH p�...
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MENU SCREEN Menu items Status p� 6-9 Displays the “Status” screen� The preset Status messages are selectable� Signaling/Call Write Message p� 6-9 Enables the user to directly enter a message� Roaming Reqst p� 6-10 (Roaming Request) Turns the Roaming Request function ON or OFF� Trunking Site Lock p�...
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MENU SCREEN Menu items Bluetooth p� 6-13 Turns the Bluetooth function ON or OFF� Bluetooth Reset p� 6-13 Initializes the Bluetooth unit� Auto Connect p� 6-13 Select whether or not to automatically connect to a paired Bluetooth device when its power is turned ON�...
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MENU SCREEN Menu items Sys Beep Lv p� 6-16 (System Beep Level) Sets the System Beep output level� Emr Beep Lv p� 6-16 (Emergency Beep Level) Sets the Beep output level when in the Emergency mode� Key Beep Lv p� 6-16 (Key Beep Level) Sets the Key-touch Beep output level�...
MENU SCREEN Channel/Scan C.Tone CH Sel Scan List Sets a Scan list to be scanned� (p� 5-4) In the Analog mode Sets a Continuous tone channel� (p� 3-5) Scan ON/OFF Starts or cancels a Scan� Compander A Scan checks for signals on each channel and stops Turns the Compander function ON or OFF�...
MENU SCREEN Signaling/Call Call List Select Incoming Selects a calling destination� After selecting, push Displays a log of the received Individual call, Call Alert [PTT] to transmit the voice call to the selected call, Status message, and Message� (pp� 7-17, 8-10, destination�...
MENU SCREEN Trunking Functions Roaming Request Lone Worker (For the Multi-site Trunk operation) Turns the Lone Worker function ON or OFF� When this function is ON, the transceiver In the Digital mode automatically enters the Emergency mode if no Turns the Roaming Request function ON or OFF� operation occurs during the preset period�...
MENU SCREEN Voice Rec (Voice Recording) My Position Call Recorder Displays the transceiver’s current location� Starts or stops the audio recording� L Only when the optional HM-233GP is connected to the • “ ” is displayed when the Call Record function is ON� transceiver�...
MENU SCREEN Audio Setting AF Max Level RX EQ Effect Sets the maximum audio output level� Selects the RX Equalizer Effect� This function determines the maximum audio output • Flat: Normal audio level to inhibit the level from going higher than the set •...
MENU SCREEN Bluetooth Bluetooth PWR Sv (VS3) Turns the Bluetooth function ON or OFF� Selects whether to operate in the Bluetooth headset’s • OFF: Turns OFF the function� Battery Saving mode when the optional VS-3 • ON: Turns ON the function� Bluetooth ®...
MENU SCREEN Vibration Sensor OP Vibration Man Dwn Ang Selects whether or not to vibrate the transceiver when Sets the Emergency mode detection angle for the it is turned ON� Man Down function� If the transceiver leans past the set angle for the ON Timer time period, the transceiver L To use this function, the Vibration function must be enters the Emergency mode, and then a countdown turned ON, in advance�...
MENU SCREEN Display Backlight Sets the Key Backlight status� • OFF: Turns the display backlight OFF� • Auto: When any key except [PTT] is pushed, the backlight lights for 5 seconds� • ON: Turns the backlight continuously ON� Contrast Sets the LCD contrast level� •...
MENU SCREEN Utility Sys Beep Lv Warning Beep Lv Sets the System Beep output level� Sets the Warning Beep output level� The beep sounds when connecting to or is locked out The Warning Beep sounds when: of the System� When a Linked option is selected, the •...
MENU SCREEN Information Battery Info Displays the battery voltage (Voltage), the remaining charge (Charge), the number of times charged (Cycle Count), the battery health (Health), and the battery model (Model)� Comment Displays the transceiver’s comment� Comment 1 is displayed on the upper line, and the Comment 2 is on the lower line�...
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Section NXDN™ OPERATION NXDN™ system operation ���������������������������������������������������������������������7-2 Transmitting a call ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������7-3 D Transmitting an Individual call ���������������������������������������������������������7-3 D Transmitting a Group call ����������������������������������������������������������������7-4 D Transmitting a Status message ������������������������������������������������������7-5 D Transmitting a Message ������������������������������������������������������������������7-6 D Directly entering message ��������������������������������������������������������������7-7 D Transmitting a Call Alert call �����������������������������������������������������������7-8 D Transmitting a Remote Monitor call ������������������������������������������������7-8 D Transmitting a Radio Check ������������������������������������������������������������7-9 D Transmitting a Stun command ��������������������������������������������������������7-9...
NXDN™ OPERATION NXDN™ system operation NXDN has a new “Common Air Interface” (CAI), the name for over-the-air methods by which transceivers and repeaters communicate. NXDN defines the next- generation digital transceiver� The NXDN system has two operating modes, Conventional and Trunking� In a Conventional system, you manually search for an empty channel�...
NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call NXDN operation enables you to make a call to a specific station (Individual call) or to a particular group (Group call)� Other digital mode transceivers on the channel will not receive a call that does not match their Individual or Group ID and/or Radio Access Number (RAN) code�...
NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting a Group call You can call a specific group. TIP: • You can also select a Group in the “Group Select” (Menu > Signaling/Call > Call List Select) screen� (Menu > Signaling/Call > Group Select) 1�...
NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting a Status message You can transmit a preset simple message� You NOTE: If the following settings are configured using cannot transmit a voice signal at the same time� the CS-F52D , the Status programming software message can be automatically transmitted when: (Menu >...
NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting a Message You can transmit a message of up to 100 characters� TIP: • You can also transmit a Status message through (Menu > Signaling/Call > Call Menu) Message� (Menu > Signaling/Call > Message) 1�...
NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call D Directly entering message You can directly enter a message, then send it to the TIP: target station or group� • The entered message can be temporary saved� After entering a Message in step 5, push [OK] to (Menu >...
NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting a Call Alert call D Transmitting a Remote Monitor call A Call Alert call enables you to notify another user Remote Monitor call enables you to send a signal that who may be away from the transceiver that you want requires the target station to transmit its microphone to talk�...
NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting a Radio Check D Transmitting a Stun command Radio Check call enables you to determine A Stun command enables you to send a signal whether the target station is turned ON, within the that will stun the target station�...
NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting a Revive command D Transmitting a Kill command A Revive command enables you to send a signal that A Kill command enables you to send a signal that will revive a stunned station� will disable the target station�...
NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting an Emergency call D Transmitting Position data An NXDN Emergency call can be transmitted in When the GPS function is ON, and the optional the same way as the 2-Tone, 5-Tone, or MDC 1200 HM-233GP receives gps speaker microphone...
NXDN™ OPERATION Receiving a call D Receiving an Individual call D Receiving a Message When an Individual call is received: When a Message is received: • Mute is released� • Beeps sound� • The Status indicator lights green� • The Message and the calling station or Group name •...
NXDN™ OPERATION Receiving a call D Receiving a Stun, Kill or Revive D Receiving an Emergency call If a Stun or Kill command is received, the transceiver When an Emergency call is received: will display “Deactivated” and you cannot receive or •...
NXDN™ OPERATION Roaming function (For Multi-site Trunking operation) D Roaming Request function The Multi-site Trunking mode enables the transceiver to move to another site, according to the preset Site The Roaming Request function enables the list*, in order to find a site that has a higher quality transceiver to start or resume a Roaming scan, signal, or provides better services�...
NXDN™ OPERATION Site Lock function (For Multi-site Trunking operation) You can lock the transceiver to the currently registered Site� When this function is ON, the transceiver cancels resuming a Roaming scan, and stays on the current Site, regardless of the error rate� Hold down [Site Lock] for 1 second to turn the Site Lock function ON or OFF�...
NXDN™ OPERATION Site Select function (For Multi-site Trunking operation) You can manually select a site without a Roaming scan� 1� Push [Site Select] to display the “Site Select” screen� Site Select ✔ 1 ✔ 2� Push [P2 (Up)] or [P1 (Down)] to select a Site from the preset Site list*, then push [OK].
NXDN™ OPERATION Incoming list The transceiver saves a log of the received Individual calls, Call Alert calls, Status Messages, and Messages in the memory, depending on the presetting� Up to 10 Status/Message or 5 Voice/Call Alert calls can be saved in the log, and the oldest call record is deleted when an 11th (Status/Message) or 6th (Voice/Call Alert) call is received�...
NXDN™ OPERATION Incoming list D Deleting the Incoming list The receive call log can be deleted from the Incoming list� (Menu > Signaling/Call > Clear Incoming) 1� Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen� 2� Push [P2 (Up)] or [P1 (Down)] to select “Signaling/ Call,”...
NXDN™ OPERATION Outgoing list The transceiver saves a log of the transmitted Individual calls and Call Alert calls in the memory, depending on the presetting� Up to 5 calls can be saved in the log, and the oldest call record is deleted when a 6th call is received� However, once the transceiver is turned OFF, the all records are deleted�...
NXDN™ OPERATION Encryption function The Encryption function enables voice scrambling, which provides private digital communication between stations� When an encrypted call is received, the squelch will open only when the call contains a matching Key ID*. If a call containing a different Key ID* is made on the same channel, the squelch will not open, and the user will not hear the call�...
NXDN™ OPERATION Over The Air Programming (OTAP) function The Over The Air Programming (OTAP) function NOTE: When using the OTAP function, the following enables wireless programming using a transceiver� settings are required in the optional CS-F52D � programming software Up until now, you needed programming software, a PC, and a data cable to program transceivers�...
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Section MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION MDC 1200 system operation ������������������������������������������������������������������8-2 Transmitting a call ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������8-3 D Transmitting a PTT ID call ��������������������������������������������������������������8-3 D Transmitting an MDC Emergency call ��������������������������������������������8-3 D Transmitting an MDC Emergency Acknowledgment �����������������������8-3 D Transmitting an MDC Selective Call (Sel Call) �������������������������������8-4 D Transmitting an MDC Call Alert call ������������������������������������������������8-4 D Transmitting an MDC Radio Check call ������������������������������������������8-5 D Transmitting an MDC Stun call �������������������������������������������������������8-5...
MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION MDC 1200 system operation This function is usable in only the Analog mode� The MDC 1200 signaling system enhances your transceiver’s capabilities� You can receive or transmit PTT ID, Emergency, Selective Call (SelCall), Call Alert, Radio Check, Stun, Revive, Status, and Message calls�...
MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting a PTT ID call You can transmit a call with your station ID� When another station receives a PTT ID call, your station ID is displayed� Push [PTT] to make a call� •...
MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting an MDC Selective Call (Sel Call) D Transmitting an MDC Call Alert call An MDC Call Alert call enables you to notify another An MDC Sel Call enables you to make a call to a specific station, or to a particular group.
MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting an MDC Radio Check call D Transmitting an MDC Stun call An MDC Radio Check call enables the user to An MDC Stun call remotely disables the transceiver� determine whether the targeted station is turned ON, within the communication range and on the channel, (Menu >...
MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting an MDC Revive call D Transmitting an MDC Status call An MDC Revive call revives a stunned transceiver to An MDC Status call enables you to send a preset normal operation� Status message�...
MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting an MDC Message call You can send a MDC Message call� There are 16 kinds of Messages� (Menu > Signaling/Call > Message) 1� Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen� 2� Push [P2 (Up)] or [P1 (Down)] to select “Signaling/ Call,”...
MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Receiving a call D Receiving a PTT ID call D Receiving an MDC Selective Call (Sel Call) When a PTT ID call is received: • Beeps sound, depending on the presetting� When an MDC Sel Call is received: •...
MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Receiving a call D Receiving an MDC Stun, Kill, or D Receiving an MDC Message call Revive call When an MDC Message call is received� • Beeps sound� If an MDC Stun or Kill call is received that matches •...
MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Incoming Call log function After receiving an MDC Sel Call, Call Alert call, or Emergency call, the call log may be displayed, depending on the presetting� Up to 5 calls can be memorized, and the oldest call is deleted when a 6th call is received�...
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Section BIIS 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION BIIS 1200 system operation �������������������������������������������������������������������9-2 Transmitting a call ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������9-3 D Transmitting an Individual call ���������������������������������������������������������9-3 D Transmitting a Group call ����������������������������������������������������������������9-3 D Transmitting a Status Message ������������������������������������������������������9-4 D Transmitting a Message ������������������������������������������������������������������9-5 D Directly entering Message ��������������������������������������������������������������9-6 D Transmitting an Emergency call ������������������������������������������������������9-7 D Transmitting Position data ��������������������������������������������������������������9-7 Receiving a call ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9-8...
BIIS 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION BIIS 1200 system operation This function is usable in only the Analog mode� The Binary Interchange of Information and Signalling (BIIS) 1200 standard is one of the best choices to add a data service to an existing system� It enables digital communications, signalling and message exchanges with analog transceivers�...
BIIS 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting an Individual call D Transmitting a Group call (Menu > Signaling/Call > Call List Select) (Menu > Signaling/Call > Call List Select) 1� Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen� 1� Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen� 2�...
BIIS 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting a Status Message You can transmit a preset Status Message� You NOTE: cannot transmit a voice call at the same time� If the following settings are configured using the CS-F52D , the Status programming software NOTE: Depending on the presetting, the Priority A Message can be automatically transmitted when:...
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BIIS 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting a Message You can transmit a preset Status Message� You TIP: cannot transmit a voice call at the same time� • You can also transmit a Status Message through Message� (Menu > Signaling/Call > Call Menu) (Menu >...
BIIS 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call D Directly entering Message You can directly enter a Message, then send it to the TIP: target station or group� • The entered Message can be temporary saved� After entering a Message in step 5, push [OK] to (Menu >...
BIIS 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting an Emergency call D Transmitting Position data When a BIIS channel is used as the Emergency When the GPS function is ON, and the optional channel, a BIIS Emergency call can be transmitted HM-233GP receives gps speaker microphone...
BIIS 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Receiving a call D Receiving an Individual call D Receiving a Status Message When an Individual call is received: When a Status Message is received: • The Status indicator lights green� • Beeps sound� • “ ”...
BIIS 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Incoming list The transceiver saves a log of the received Individual calls, Group calls, Status Messages, Messages and Emergency calls in the memory, depending on the presetting� Up to 10 Status/Message/Emergency or 5 Voice calls can be saved in the log, and the oldest call record is deleted when an 11th (Status/Message) or 6th (Voice) call is received�...
BIIS 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Incoming list D Deleting the Incoming list The receive call log can be deleted from the Incoming list� (Menu > Signaling/Call > Clear Incoming) 1� Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen� 2� Push [P2 (Up)] or [P1 (Down)] to select “Signaling/ Call,”...
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Section VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Recording a communication audio �������������������������������������������������������10-2 Playing back a recorded audio �������������������������������������������������������������10-3 10-1...
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VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Recording a communication audio This transceiver is equipped with a recorder not only for the receive audio, but also for transmit audio� This function is useful to make a communication record� NOTE: • The recording will continue until you turn OFF the function, or there is no more free space on the transceiver recording memory�...
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VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back a recorded audio (Menu > Voice Rec > Play Call Rec) 1� Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen� 2� Push [P2 (Up)] or [P1 (Down)] to select “Voice Rec,” then push [OK]� Menu ► Voice Rec ►...
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Section Bluetooth ® OPERATION Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology operation ������������������������������������������� 11-2 D Electromagnetic Interference �������������������������������������������������������� 11-2 Turning ON the Bluetooth ® function ����������������������������������������������������� 11-3 Pairing with a headset or a data device������������������������������������������������ 11-4 Headset settings �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������11-6 D AF Output �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11-6 D About the VS-3 headset ����������������������������������������������������������������11-6 Accepting a pairing request from a Bluetooth ®...
(Headset or Data) with approximately 10 meters (33 feet)� the installed unit� Bluetooth NOTE: The Bluetooth communication range may • Icom Headset vary, depending on the environment where you When you connect the optional VS-3 operate the device� Bluetooth ®...
Bluetooth OPERATION ® Turning ON the Bluetooth function ® (Menu > Bluetooth > Bluetooth) 1� Push [Menu] to display the “Menu” screen� 2� Push [P2 (Up)] or [P1 (Down)] to select “Bluetooth,” then push [OK]� Menu Bluetooth ► Vibration ► 3�...
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• When pairable devices are found, their names are displayed on the screen� Vibration ► Find Device Result 3� Push [P2 (Up)] or [P1 (Down)] to select ICOM BT-002 “Device List,” then push [OK]� Bluetooth Bluetooth info ► Device List ►...
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• Connects to the headset� is set to “OFF�” (Menu > Bluetooth > Auto Connect) Find Device Result ICOM BT-002 TIP: When Auto Connect is set to “ON,” the transceiver automatically connects to the last paired device after you turn ON the transceiver�...
Bluetooth OPERATION ® Headset settings D AF Output (Menu > Bluetooth > Audio Select) You can set the audio output device when a Bluetooth headset is connected� If Audio Select is set to “RMT & SP,” you can hear audio from both a connected Bluetooth headset and the transceiver’s speaker�...
Bluetooth ® OPERATION Accepting a pairing request from a Bluetooth ® device Step 1: Prepare the Bluetooth device Step 5: Send a Pairing request to the transceiver (Bluetooth device) Select the transceiverʼs Bluetooth unit name to send a Step 2: Turn ON the Bluetooth function pairing request�...
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Bluetooth OPERATION ® Accepting a pairing request from a Bluetooth ® device 4� Push [P2 (Up)] or [P1 (Down)] to select “Connect,” then push [OK]� Connect Disconnect Connecting L If the Serial Port Access Authorization screen is displayed when using a PC, accept it� See the deviceʼs instruction manual for details.
Bluetooth OPERATION ® Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device ® You can disconnect from a Bluetooth device without TIP: You can reconnect to the Bluetooth device cancelling the pairing� displayed on the screen again by doing the following steps� (Menu > Bluetooth > Device List) 1�...
Bluetooth OPERATION ® Deleting a Bluetooth device from the pairing list ® You can delete a Bluetooth device from the “Device List” screen� Before deleting a connected Bluetooth device, disconnect it� (p� 11-9) (Menu > Bluetooth > Device List) 1� Push [Menu] to display the “Menu” screen� 2�...
Bluetooth ® OPERATION Resetting the installed Bluetooth ® unit You can reset the installed Bluetooth unit� You should reset the unit if you have some troubles during Bluetooth operation� NOTE: Before resetting, the Bluetooth function must be turned OFF� Otherwise, resetting cannot be done� (Menu >...
Bluetooth ® OPERATION The maximum number of paired devices You can pair two types of the Bluetooth devices: Headset and Data devices� Up to 8 Bluetooth devices can be paired� 11-12...
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Section OTHERS Displaying the transceiver’s firmware information ��������������������������������12-2 LCD Check �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12-3 Copying data from a transceiver�����������������������������������������������������������12-4 D Connecting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12-4 D Copying data ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������12-4 12-1...
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OTHERS Displaying the transceiver’s firmware information You can display the transceiver firmware’s information. ( Menu > Information > Firmware Info) 1� Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen. 2� Push [P2 (Up)] or [P1 (Down)] to select “Information,” then push [OK]. Menu Utility ►...
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OTHERS LCD Check You can check whether or not the LCD displays correctly. ( Menu > Display > LCD Test) 1� Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen. 2� Push [P2 (Up)] or [P1 (Down)] to select “Display,” then push [OK]. Menu Display ►...
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OTHERS Copying data from a transceiver This section describes how to copy data from a Master transceiver to a Sub transceiver using the optional OPC-1870 � zone copy cable NOTE: Before copying, set Transceiver Data Out to “ON” using the CS-F52D programming software (Common >...
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Section OPTIONS HM-222 .............13-2 speaker microphone D Attaching ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13-2 MB-136 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������13-3 belt clip D MB-136 contents ���������������������������������������������������������������������������13-3 D Attaching ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13-3 D Detaching ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13-4 13-1...
OPTIONS HM-222 speaker microphone Belt clip [Emer] Microphone Speaker [PTT] Turn OFF the transceiver before attaching or detaching the microphone Earphone jack You can connect an earphone (user supplied) to the earphone NOTE: jack on the • NEVER immerse the connector in water� If the microphone�...
OPTIONS MB-136 belt clip D MB-136 contents Belt clip Base clip D Attaching Base clip 1� Detach the battery pack, if attached� (p� 1-3) 2� Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the clip locks and makes a “click” sound� 3�...
OPTIONS MB-136 belt clip D Detaching 1� Turn the transceiver upsidedown in the direction of the arrow and pull it out of the belt clip� NOTE: Hold the transceiver firmly when removing the transceiver from the belt clip� 2� Detach the battery pack� (p� 1-3) 3�...
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