ABOUT CE CE Versions of the LD-500 which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal ,comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in nonharmonised frequency bands and /or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use.Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the...
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Professional SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver. IMPORTANT CAUTION! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to,or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes,while transmitting.The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
ACCESSORIES ■ Accessory attachment ◇ Supplied accessories The transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories. Flexible antenna (may differ according to version) ① Belt clip ② Antenna ◇ The antenna screws onto the transceiver as illustrated right.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Switches, controls,keys and connectors...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION ROTARY SELECTOR [SEL] Selects operating channel,or bank, depends on setting. DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [F0 (Red)] ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna. PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit;release to receive. Microphone DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [F2(Black)],[F3 (Black)] •Push to select the operating channel. •Can be programmed as [ ]/[#].(SmarTrunk mode only) VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.
BATTERY PACKS ■ Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be rotated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard,to turn the power OFF. • Slide the battery release forward,then pull the battery pack upward with the transceiver facing you.
BATTERY PACKS ■ Battery cautions •CAUTION! NEVER short terminals (or charging terminals)of the battery pack. Also,current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace,so be careful when placing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc. Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a necklace, etc. causes shorting .This will damage not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.
BATTERY PACKS ■ Battery charging ◇ Rapid charging with the LD -850 The optional LD-850 provides rapid charging of optional battery packs. The following are additionally required: •One LD-850 •An AC adapter(may be supplied with the LD-850 depending on version). Turn power Check orientation for OFF.
BATTERY PACKS ■ Charging NOTE Prior to using the transceiver for the first time,the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. •Recommended temperature range for charging: °F to 140°F). ℃ to +40 (50 ℃ •Use the supplied charger only. use other manufacturers’...
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ◇ CAN FUNCTION The scan function allows you to search a pre-programmed group of channels for signals. Push the [Scan] switch to start/stop scan. •Scan pauses on a channel when receiving a signal. •Depending on programming,a message may appear while scanning. •“Lockout SCAN”(pre-programmed list SCAN)or “Priority SCAN”...
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ◇MONITOR AUDIBLE FUNCTION The monitor function allows you to open the transceiver’s squelch manually to check whether a channel is busy or not. The transceiver has 2 conditions for receive standby: Audible condition: This condition mutes audio ONLY when no carrier is present.
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ◇EMERGENCY FUNCTION The emergency function allows you to send your ID quickly and easily to your Base Station,etc. in case of emergency. Push and hold the [Emergency Single/Repeat] switch for 1 sec. to activate the emergency function. • The transceiver selects a pre-programmed channel,then sends an emergency signal to your Base Station.
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE:Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See p.1 for antenna attachment. Turn power ON as described on p.1. Receiving: ① Rotate the [SEL] to select a channel. ② Listen for a transmission and adjust [VOL] to a comfortable listening level. •When no transmission is heard,push and hold monitor while adjusting [VOL].
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Transmitting notes ◇ TIME-OUT TIMER After continuous transmission for a pre-programmed period,the time-out timer is activated,causing the transceiver to stop transmitting and automatically select receive. ◇ PENALTY TIMER Once the time-out timer is activated,transmission is further inhibited for a period determined by the penalty timer.
CLONING ■ Cloning Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another transceiver; or data from PC to a transceiver using the optional CS-F30G CLONING SOFTWARE ◇PC-to-transceiver cloning Please refer to the HELP file that comes with the CS-F30G CLONING SOFTWARE CAUTION:Imprudent cloning operation causes a cloning error.
OPTIONS ◇BATTERY PACKS • LD-950 Ni-MH BATTERY PACK 7.2V/1600 mAh Ni-MH battery pack,allows approx..11 hours operation. ◇CHARGER • LD-850 +AD-94#02 (6 pcs.) MULTI-CHARGER CHARGER ADAPTOR For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-94’s are required) simultaneously.An AC adapter may be supplied depending on version.Charging time:1.5 to 2 hrs.
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OPTIONS ◇ OTHER OPTIONS • E M-80/EM-89 SPEAKER-MICROPHONES Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient operation while hanging the transceiver from your belt. SmarTrunk ‖ is a trademark of the SmarTrunk System Corporation.LTR is a registered trademark of the EF Johnson Radio Systems.
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