TROUBLE SHOOTING ......30 SPECIFICATIONS ........79 Document Copyrights Firmware Copyrights Copyright 2013 by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. All rights The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware reserved. embedded in KENWOOD product memories are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced, translated, for JVC KENWOOD Corporation.
NX-420 GENERAL INTRODUCTION PERSONAL SAFETY SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL The following precautions are recommended for personal safety: This manual is intended for use by experienced techni- • DO NOT transmit until all RF connectors are verifi ed se- cians familiar with similar types of commercial grade com- cure and any open connectors are properly terminated.
SYSTEM SET-UP Merchandise received Type Frequency range (MHz) RF power LCD 16-key Choose the type of transceiver TX 806~825MHz NX-420 K TX/RX 851~870MHz TX 806~825MHz NX-420 K3 TX/RX 851~870MHz A personal computer, programming interface (KPG-22A/22U) are required for programming. Transceiver programming (The frequency, and signaling data are programmed for the transceiver.)
NX-420 REALIGNMENT 1. Modes 5. PC Mode 5-1. Preface User mode The transceiver is programmed by using a personal com- puter, programming interface (KPG-22A/22U) and program- Panel test mode *1 Panel tuning mode *1 ming software (KPG-141D). The programming software can be used with a PC. Fig- PC mode Data programming mode ure 1 shows the setup of a PC for programming.
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• Normally, write in the high-speed mode. load from the following URL: • The text message are displayed for K3 model only. http://www.kenwood.com/usb-com/ (This URL may change without notice.) 7. Clone Mode (K3 model only) 5-5. Programming softwares KPG-141D (ver.3.10...
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NX-420 REALIGNMENT 2. When you enter the correct password, and “CLONE” is 7. The other target can be continuously cloned. When the displayed, the transceiver can be used as the cloning [ ] key on the source is pressed while the source displays source.
NX-420 DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIR Removing the mechanical stopper (K3 model only) 1. Precautions for Disassembly 1. Pick up and lift the tab of a mechanical stopper using a ■ Removing the selector knob and volume knob pair of tweezers. a 1.
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NX-420 DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIR Removing the speaker holder 2. Precautions for Reassembly There is a space of approximately 1mm (0.04 inch) be- Mounting the chassis onto the case tween the center part of the front glass of the speaker 1. Place the key top on the chassis. Then, fit the chassis holder and the surface of the Display unit.
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NX-420 DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIR ■ Changing the channel selector from 16-channel Note: Refer to page 8 for how to install the channel selec- tor knob and knob spring. operation to free (without LCD models only) 1. Remove the channel selector knob a . (Refer to page 8 for how to remove the channel selector knob.) 2.
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NX-420 DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIR ■ Assembly information (Sheet/Cushion) When “Main Parts” is changed (ordered), “Assembled Sheet/Cushion” should also be changed (ordered) together. The Sticker and Sheet etc are non-reusable parts. It requires the new one to get the radio’s performance after repairs. For example, when “Plastic Cabinet Assy (A02-4130-13 (without key)/A02-4132-13 (16-key))”...
NX-420 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 1. Overview 2. Frequency Confi guration The NX-420 is a 800MHz portable transceiver designed to The receiver is a double-conversion superheterodyne us- operate in the frequency range of 806 to 870MHz. The unit ing the fi rst intermediate frequency (IF) of 49.95MHz and the consists of a receiver, transmitter, phase-locked loop (PLL) second IF of 450kHz.
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NX-420 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 3-2. IF circuit 3-3. Audio amplifi er circuit The first IF signal is passed through a four-pole mono- Audio processing (high-pass filter, low-pass filter, de- lithic crystal fi lter (XF300) to reject adjacent channel signals. emphasized and so on) at FM mode and decoding at NXDN The fi...
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NX-420 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 4-3. VOX 4-5. APC circuit The DSP detects the audio level. If the detected level be- The APC circuit always monitors the current flowing comes higher than the threshold level, the VOX starts. through the RF power amplifier (Q106) and keeps a con- stant current.
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NX-420 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION When the frequency is controlled by the PLL, the frequen- 5-4. Local Switch (D411, D412) cy convergence time increases as the frequency difference The connection destination of the signal output from the increases when the set frequency is changed. To supple- buffer amplifier (Q408) is changed with the diode switch ment this, the ASIC is used before control by the PLL IC (D412) that is controlled by the transmission power supply,...
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NX-420 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 6-3. LCD 7. Power Supply Circuit The LCD is controlled using the 4 serial line from ASIC The battery voltage (+B) is provided from the battery ter- (IC607). minal on the TX-RX unit (X57). The battery voltage passes through the 2.5A fuse (F500), and goes to the RF fi...
NX-420 COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION Display unit (X54-3760-12) K type TX-RX unit (X57-8370-10) Ref No. Part Name Description Ref. No. Part Name Description IC100 APC control ASQ BPF/ASQ BPF IC200 1st mixer OP AMP(AF LPF/MIC AMP) IC300 Buffer amplifi re (DET) D/A converter IC301 FM system OP AMP(VCO_MOD/VREF)
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NX-420 COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION Ref No. Part Name Description Q403 Transistor Ripple Filter Q404 Switch control (Q406) Q405 Transistor Doubler Q406 DC switch (VCO) Q407 Transistor Buffer amplifi re Q408 Transistor RF amplifi re Q500 DC switch (SB2) Q501 Switch control (Q500) Q502 Transistor Switch control (Q504)
NX-420 PARTS LIST New Parts. indicates safety critical components. L : Scandinavia K : USA P : Canada Parts without Parts No. are not supplied. Y : PX (Far East, Hawaii) T : England E : Eu rope Les articles non mentionnes dans le Parts No. ne sont pas fournis. C : China X : Australia M : Oth er Areas...
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NX-420 PARTS LIST DISPLAY UNIT (X54-3760-XX) TX-RX UNIT (X57-8370-10) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation C42 -44 CC73HCH1H470J CHIP C 47PF RK73HB1J683J CHIP R 1/16W CK73HB1H102K CHIP C 1000PF R28 -30...
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NX-420 PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-8370-10) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation C113 CC73HCH1H100B CHIP C 10PF C221 CC73HCH1H030B CHIP C 3.0PF C114-119 CC73HCH1H101J CHIP C 100PF C222 CC73HCH1H101J...
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NX-420 PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-8370-10) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation C425 CK73HB1A104K CHIP C 0.10UF C512 CK73HB1A104K CHIP C 0.10UF C426-429 CC73HCH1H101J CHIP C 100PF C513,514 CC73HCH1H101J...
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NX-420 PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-8370-10) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation C661 CK73HB1A104K CHIP C 0.10UF L109 L92-0408-05 CHIP FERRITE C663 CK73GB0J106K CHIP C 10UF L112 L34-4550-05 AIR-CORE COIL(7.5T)
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NX-420 PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-8370-10) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation L605-607 L92-0444-05 CHIP FERRITE R150 RK73HB1J000J CHIP R 1/16W L608 L92-0162-05 BEADS CORE R151 RK73HB1J271J CHIP R 1/16W...
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NX-420 PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-8370-10) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation R410 RK73HB1J473J CHIP R 1/16W R514 RK73HB1J471J CHIP R 1/16W R411 RK73HB1J470J CHIP R 1/16W R515 RK73GB2A000J...
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NX-420 PARTS LIST TX-RX UNIT (X57-8370-10) Desti- Desti- Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description Ref. No. Ad dress Parts No. Description parts nation parts nation R904 RK73HB1J473J CHIP R 1/16W Q101 2SC5636 TRANSISTOR R905 RK73GB2A104J CHIP R 100K 1/10W Q102 2SK3077F R906...
NX-420 EXPLODED VIEW 16 (K) 3 (K3) MIC1 (C/3) Display unit (A54-376 A/3) Fx14 TX-RX unit (X57-837) S101 X54 (B/3) A : M2.6X4 : N09-2438-05 B : M2.6X10 : N09-6608-05 46x2 : N14-0864-04 : N14-0865-04 E : M3X6 : N30-3006-43 F : M2X5 : N83-2005-48 Parts with the exploded numbers larger than 700 are not supplied.
NX-420 TROUBLE SHOOTING Fault Diagnosis of the BGA (Ball Grid Array) IC ■ Overview A fl owchart for determining whether or not the transceiver can be powered on (the LCD does not function even if the power switch is turned on) due to broken BGA parts. ■...
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NX-420 TROUBLE SHOOTING The LCD displays control *1 When an abnormal value is confirmed. Points to be checked Normal voltage If the /LCDCS is 0V or 3.3V, the ASIC/FLASH/SRAM /LCDCS R640 3.3V→0V→3.3V may be broken. When a normal value is confirmed. The LCD does not function even if it is exchanged with the Display unit.
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System cannot be accessed. Maintain the ESN data of the Trunking System following the new ESN. NXDN ESN Label • When a new printed circuit board is used, the KENWOOD MPT ESN Label ESN changes, as does the Transceiver Information display...
NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Controls “ ” not appears on the LCD display Power switch/ Function Display Selector Volume Use as the DTMF keypad. [0] to [9] If a key is pressed during transmission, the DTMF [#], [ ] corresponding to the key that was presses is sent.
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT ■ Frequency and Signaling Panel Tuning Mode (K3 model only) The transceiver has been adjusted for the frequencies ■ Transceiver tuning (To enter tuning mode) shown in the following table. When required, readjust them To enter tuning mode, press the [ ] key while the trans- following the adjustment procedure to obtain the frequencies ceiver is in test mode.
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT ■ 2 reference level adjustments frequency ■ 3 reference level adjustments frequency Receive Assist Tuning point RX (MHz) TX (MHz) Tuning point RX (MHz) TX (MHz) 851.100000 806.000000 851.100000 806.000000 Center 859.900000 815.000000 High 869.900000 825.000000 High 869.900000 825.000000 QT Deviation DQT Deviation...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Item Description RSSI Reference The minimum RSSI level for scan stop is adjusted. Open Squelch The squelch level at level “ 5 ” is adjusted. RSSI display level “ ” is adjusted. Low RSSI Both “ Low RSSI ” and “High RSSI” must be adjusted. High RSSI (The curve data of RSSI level is applied.) Tight Squelch...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT AW (Analog AS (Analog AN (Analog NN (NXDN Nar- NV (NXDN Very Adjusutment Panel Adjust item Wide 5k) Wide 4k) Narrow) row) Narrow) Order item tuning test Number Adjustment range - *1 Receiver RSSI Reference Section 4 1~256 - *1 Receiver Open Squelch...
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■ Nut wrench In order to turn the volume nut and the channel selector nut, use a recommendation tool. + Terminal (Red) KENWOOD part No.: W05-1123-00 – Terminal (Black) ■ Battery Jig (W05-0909-00) Connect the power cable properly between the battery...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Radio Check Section Condition Measurement Adjustment Specifi cations / Item Test- Remarks Panel test mode PC test mode Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 1. Frequency 1) CH-Sig: 1-1 1) Test Channel f. counter Panel ANT Check an internal 806.04980~ check PTT: ON...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Condition Measurement Adjustment Specifi cations / Item Test- Remarks Panel test mode PC test mode Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 5. Sensitivity 1) CH-Sig : 1-1 1) Test Channel Panel ANT Check 12dB SINAD or check SSG output Channel: 1 AF VM SP/MIC...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Condition Measurement Adjustment Specifi cations / Item Test- Remarks Panel tuning mode PC test mode Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 4. Receive This adjustment can [Manual Adjustment] Panel [PC test [PC test mode] 2.5V±0.1V Assist be performed only in 1) Adj item: [Receive mode] [Automatic Adjustment]...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Transmitter Section Condition Measurement Adjustment Specifi cations / Item Test- Remarks Panel tuning mode PC test mode Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 1. High power 1) Adj item: [HPWR] 1) Adj item: [High Power meter Panel ANT Panel [Panel 3.0W ±0.2W...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Condition Measurement Adjustment Specifi cations / Item Test- Remarks Panel tuning mode PC test mode Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment Maximum 1) Adj item: [NDEV] 1) Adj item: [Maximum Deviation Panel ANT Panel [Panel 1337Hz 1311~1363Hz Deviation Adjust: [ Deviation (NXDN meter...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Condition Measurement Adjustment Specifi cations / Item Test- Remarks Panel tuning mode PC test mode Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment Maximum 1) Adj item: [ADEV] 1) Adj item: [Maximum Deviation Panel ANT Panel [Panel 4200Hz 4150~4250Hz Deviation Adjust: [ Deviation (Analog meter...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Condition Measurement Adjustment Specifi cations / Item Test- Remarks Panel tuning mode PC test mode Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 7. DQT 1) Adj item: [DQT] 1) Adj item: [DQT Devia- Deviation Panel ANT Panel [Panel Write the value as 0.35kHz±0.05kHz Deviation Adjust: [...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Condition Measurement Adjustment Specifi cations / Item Test- Remarks Panel tuning mode PC test mode Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 9. DTMF 1) Adj item: [DTMF] 1) Adj item: [DTMF Deviation Panel ANT Panel [Panel Write the value as 1.25kHz±0.05kHz Deviation Adjust: [...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Condition Measurement Adjustment Specifi cations / Item Test- Remarks Panel tuning mode PC test mode Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 1) Adj item: [MSK] 1) Adj item: [MSK Deviation Panel ANT Panel [Panel Write the value as 2.40kHz±0.05kHz Deviation Adjust: [...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT ■ Necessary Deviation adjustment item for each signaling and mode The following shows the necessary adjustment items for each signaling deviation. Please read the following table like the following example. In the case of the signaling “QT (Wide 5k)”, this signaling is composed of three elements [Balance, Maximum Deviation (Analog Wide 5k) and QT Deviation (Wide 5k)].
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Receiver Section Condition Measurement Adjustment Specifi cations / Item Test- Remarks Panel tuning mode PC test mode Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 1. AF level [Panel test mode] 1) Test Channel Panel ANT Panel Volume Turn the Volume 0.63V±0.1V setting 1) CH-Sig: 1-1...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Condition Measurement Adjustment Specifi cations / Item Test- Remarks Panel tuning mode PC test mode Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 3. Open 1) Adj item: [SQL] 1) Adj item: [Open Panel ANT [Panel tuning mode] “Open Squelch” Squelch *6 Adjust: [ Squelch (Analog...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Condition Measurement Adjustment Specifi cations / Item Test- Remarks Panel tuning mode PC test mode Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 4. Low 1) Adj item: [LRSS] 1) Adj item: [Low RSSI Panel ANT [Panel tuning mode] RSSI at Adjust: [ (Analog Narrow)] SP/MIC...
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NX-420 ADJUSTMENT Condition Measurement Adjustment Specifi cations / Item Test- Remarks Panel tuning mode PC test mode Unit Terminal Unit Parts Method equipment 5. High RSSI 1) Adj item: [HRSS] 1) Adj item: [High Panel ANT Panel tuning mode] at –80dBm Adjust: [ RSSI (Analog Wide SP/MIC...
NX-420 TERMINAL FUNCTION Display unit (X54-3760-XX A/3) Pin No. Name Function Pin No. Name Function Volume level input for audio control VOL_GND GND for volume level 33M input ENC3 Rotary switch input SCK0 Clock input SDI0 Serial data input ENC4 Rotary switch input SDO0 Serial data output...
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NX-420 TERMINAL FUNCTION SP/MIC Connector Specifi cation Signal Description Item and Condition Unit Note Name Type Input Voltage (High) PTT/ PTT/RXD input Digital Zin=10k Input Voltage (Low) Maximum Input Voltage 1100 mVrms External MIC input AF=1kHz MICI Analog Zin=1.8k@1kHz Standard Input Voltage 12.5 18.3 mVrms...
Audio Distortion ..........Less than 3% Modulation ..........16K0F3E, 11K0F3E, 8K30F1E, 8K30F1D, 8K30F7W, 4K00F1E, 4K00F1D, 4K00F7W, 4K00F2D Analog measurements made per TIA/EIA 603 and specifi cations shown are typical. Kenwood reserves the right to change specifi cations without prior notice or obligation.