Oricom DTX4000 Operating Instructions Manual

Oricom DTX4000 Operating Instructions Manual

80 channel uhf citizen band radio

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Operating Instructions

DTX4000 80 Channel UHF Citizen Band Radio
Keep this user guide for future reference. Always retain your proof of purchase in case of
warranty service and register your product on line at:
AUSTRALIA: www.oricom.com.au NEW ZEALAND: www.oricom.co.nz

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions DTX4000 80 Channel UHF Citizen Band Radio Keep this user guide for future reference. Always retain your proof of purchase in case of warranty service and register your product on line at: AUSTRALIA: www.oricom.com.au NEW ZEALAND: www.oricom.co.nz...
  • Page 2 The ACMA increased the number of available UHF CB channels. To provide additional channel capacity within the UHF CB Band the ACMA has increased the number of available channels by changing from wideband to narrowband channels and adding the additional channels between the existing 40 channels.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    UHF CB channels and frequencies ..........27 Customer Support ...............31 Express Warranty (Australia) ............32 Need Help? If you need assistance setting up or using your Oricom product now or in the future, call Oricom Support. Australia 1300 889 785 or (02) 4574 8888 www.oricom.com.au...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing the Oricom DTX4000 5 watt UHF CB Radio. Key Features Dual receive IP54 dust and splash resistant 12/24 volt operation 3 memory groups of 16 channels per group Removable and reversible front panel Multi-colour backlit display...
  • Page 5: Important Information

    Important information Please read before installing or operating your Oricom Radio The operation of your UHF radio in Australia and New Zealand is subject to conditions in the following licenses: In Australia the ACMA Radio communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) and in New Zealand by MED the General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio.
  • Page 6: Installation Of Your Oricom Radio

    Installation of your Oricom Radio When installing your radio in your vehicle, check that during installation you do not damage any wiring or vehicle CAUTION components that may be hidden around the mounting position. Ensure the installation does not interfere with the operation of the vehicle and meets all regulatory and safety retirements for accessories fitted to your vehicle.
  • Page 7: Antenna Information

    Installation of your Oricom Radio The radio’s positive (red) lead should connect to an accessory point in the vehicle’s fuse box via the 2 Amp fuse. Antenna information The antenna (not supplied) is of critical importance, to maximize your output power and receiver senstivity.
  • Page 8: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators Front View SCAN MENU 1. Power on/off and Volume/channel/squelch selector and SVL (sub receiver volume) 2. Scan (open scan/memory group scan)/scan skip memory 3. Memory recall/memory write 4. Main & Sub channel swapping/SRX on/off 5.
  • Page 9: Rear View

    Controls and Indicators Rear View 1. 3.5mm external jack for optional 8 ohm speaker and PA speaker 2. Power supply connection 3. Rear microphone jack for Optional extension Microphone cable 4. Antenna Connection Microphone 1. Push to talk 2. Volume/Channel/SQ/SVL down 3.
  • Page 10 4. Main Receiver Busy 9. Status display 5. CTCSS or DCS On 10. Channel display Installation of the DTX4000 and fitting optional accessories Mounting the Transceiver The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead/dash mounting. Mount the transceiver via the bracket, securely with the supplied screws, in the desired location, ensuring the surface is sturdy and can support the weight of the radio.
  • Page 11 Controls and Indicators Installation Diagram ANTENNA CONNECTOR DC POWER CABLE - Connects to V or V Battery. Pay attention to polarities. EXTERNAL APEAKER JACK PA ADAPTOR JACK OPTIONAL ACCESSORY (OPTIONALACCESSORY) EXTERNAL SPEAKER OPTIONAL ACCESSORY EXTERNAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE HANGER - Fit the supplied micrphone hanger in the desired location.
  • Page 12: Operations

    Operations Operations Turning on the Power Press and hold the Channel selector. SCAN MENU Setting the Volume Turn the channel selector clockwise to adjust the sound level for comfortable reception. On the microphone push the up or down buttons to increase or decrease the volume.
  • Page 13: Setting The Squelch Level

    Operations Setting the Squelch Level 1. Press channel selector 2 times. The current squelch level is displayed. 2. Select the squelch level by rotating the channel selector. 1 - Max sensitivity (Min. squelch) 15 - Min. sensitivity (Max/Tight squelch) Off - Open squelch SCAN MENU Setting SRX (Sub Receiver) Volume...
  • Page 14: Open Scan

    Operations Scanning The Scan feature allows you to search for active channels automatically. There are 3 scanning modes; Open Scan, Group Memory Scan and Group tone Scan (a special case of Group Memory Scan). Open scan Press SCAN/RM and scanning starts. The OS-SC sub menu display appears on the LCD.
  • Page 15 Operations For this example we are removing CH02 during the scan. SCAN Because it is only noise. 1. Press SC/RM button for 2 seconds. 2. Scanning will resume. 3. Channel 02 is removed during scan. Group Memory Scan Memory scan must be stored to the memory channels in groups A to C. Refer to memory recall function.
  • Page 16: Memory Recall

    -> C brining ->A. If SC/RM button press and start of all memory Group scanning at during the blinking A to C. The DTX4000 has no information stored in the memory channels. Memory Write Select the channel you want to store.
  • Page 17 Operations SWP (Swapping Dual RX channel) The DTX4000 can receive two channels simultaneously. The main receiver default channel is 12 and Sub receiver default channel is 40. The Sub channel can be turned on and off by pressing and holding the SRX button the "S"...
  • Page 18: Menu List

    Operations Menu list * Press menu button to access menu. * Use the channel dial to change the value of each setting. * If a button is not pressed within 8 seconds the radio will automatically exit the menu mode. * You can exit the menu by briefly pressing PTT button.
  • Page 19 Operations auto Bright of Dimmer User Reset User reset Factory Squelch tail Busy channel lock Key Beep Logo Display...
  • Page 20 Operations Treble Scan resume time 5,10,15 Auto power Off 1H,2H,4H Software VER-- 1 version PA (Public Address) To use and external PA speaker connect the optional PA cable to the External speaker jack on the rear of the radio, connect the PA speaker to the yellow coloured socket and the external CB speaker to the red coloured socket the output will be directed to the PA speaker when PA function is selected.
  • Page 21 Operations Duplex General Your radio has a Repeater Access function to allow use of local repeater station (if available in your area). Repeaters are shared radio systems installed by interested parties (clubs, local business etc.) that pick transmissions on specific channels and re-transmit (or repeat) the received signal to another channel.
  • Page 22 Operations Simplex mode Transmit/Receiver Duplex Mode transmit/Receiver CH and Number Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 476.425 477.175 CH31 476.450 477.200 CH32 476.475 477.225 CH33 476.500 477.250 CH34 476.525 477.275 CH35 476.550 477.300 CH36 476.575 477.325 CH37 476.600 477.350 CH38 476.4375 477.1875 CH71 476.4625 477.2125 CH72 476.4875...
  • Page 23: Ctcss And Dcs Setting

    Operations CTCSS and DCS setting. This feature allows you to receive signals only from callers who have selected the same CTCSS and DCS code. DCS is similar to CTCSS. It provides 104 extra, digitally coded, squelch codes that follow after the 38 CTCSS codes. CTCSS 1 - 38, followed by DCS 1 - 104.
  • Page 24: Busy Channel Lock

    Operations To reset Press and hold SCAN/RM button while turning the power on. The display "AL-reset" or "User-reset" will indicate reset type. The reset type can select in menu mode. The user reset will not delete any stored memory channels. Squelch Tail Squelch Tail is the noise heard after the transmitting party release PTT and is heard by the receiving party.
  • Page 25 Operations TPI Transmit Power Indicator VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio is a measurement of how good the antenna (and cable) is matched to the radios output. It is best measured at the antenna as the cable can effect this measurement. TPI indicates the level of RF power delivered to the antenna connector.
  • Page 26: Auto Power Off

    Operations Treble Allows adjustment of the level of higher audio frequencies in 8 steps use channel selector to select desired level. Scan resume time If 5, 10, or 15 sec is selected, SCAN will start again after 5, 10, or 15 second pause even though a signal is still present.
  • Page 27: Uhf Cb Channels And Frequencies

    UHF CB channels and frequencies UHF CB channels and frequencies EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd Test Report No 101127.1 IMPORTANT NOTE: The operation of your UHF radio in Australia and Report date: 25 November 2010 New Zealand is subject to conditions in the following licenses: In Australia the ACMA Radio communications (Citizen Band Radio Nominal Carrier Stations) and in New Zealand by MED the General User Radio License...
  • Page 28 476.8250 476.8250 477.3250 477.3250 476.8375 476.8375 477.3375 UHF CB channels and frequencies 476.8500 476.8500 477.3500 477.3500 476.8625 476.8625 477.3625 476.8750 476.8750 477.3750 477.3750 476.8875 476.8875 477.3875 477.3875 476.9000 476.9000 477.4000 477.4000 476.9125 476.9125 477.4125 477.4125 * The primary use for these channels is repeater operation using 750 kHz offset.
  • Page 29 UHF CB channels and frequencies 38 CTCSS CODE LIST CODE Frequency(Hz) CODE Frequency(Hz) 131.8 67.0 136.5 71.9 141.3 74.4 146.2 77.0 151.4 79.7 156.7 82.5 162.2 85.4 167.9 88.5 173.8 91.5 179.9 94.8 186.2 97.4 192.8 100.0 203.5 103.5 210.7 107.2 218.1 110.9...
  • Page 30 UHF CB channels and frequencies...
  • Page 31: Customer Support

    If you have any problems setting up or using this product you will find use- ful tips and information in the Troubleshooting section of this user guide as well as “Frequently Asked Questions” on our website www.oricom.com.au. If you have further questions about using the product after reviewing the resources above or would like to purchase replacement parts or accessories please call our Customer Support Team.
  • Page 32: Express Warranty (Australia)

    You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Oricom warrants that the product is free from defects in materials or workmanship during the Express Warranty Period. This Express Warranty does not extend to any product from which the serial number has been removed or was purchased outside of Australia.
  • Page 33 No change to the conditions of this Express Warranty is valid unless it is made in writing and signed by an authorised representative of Oricom. Oricom will not be liable under this Express Warranty, and to the extent permitted by law will not be liable for any defect, loss, damage or injury arising out of or in connection with a: 1.
  • Page 34 Please note that if a Customer Support Team member advises that your product does not qualify for return, this warranty does not apply to your product. Products that are authorised to be returned to Oricom in Australia must include all of the following: •...
  • Page 35 Phone: 1300 889 785 or (02) 4574 8888 (Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm AEST) Web: www.oricom.com.au Fax: (02) 4574 8898 Contact details for Oricom support and warranty claims in New Zealand Email: support@oricom.co.nz Phone: 0800 674 266 (Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm NZST) Web: www.oricom.co.nz...

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