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- Page 1 NX-P500 UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER USER MANUAL B5A-2778-00/00 (P)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS PREPARATION ........................4 INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK ................4 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK ....................4 REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK ....................4 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ....................5 INSTALLING / REMOVING THE BELT CLIP HOLSTER ..............7 INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE (OR HEADSET) .........8 ORIENTATION ........................ - Page 3 INCORRECT SIGNALING NOTIFICATION .................37 BACKLIGHT ..........................38 BATTERY SAVER .........................39 CONTROL TONE ..........................40 SQUELCH LEVEL ........................40 MICROPHONE SENSE ........................41 EXTERNAL MICROPHONE SENSE ....................41 MICROPHONE TYPE ........................42 VOX GAIN LEVEL .........................43 VOX DELAY TIME .........................44 TRANSMIT INHIBIT WHILE RECEIVING ..................44 VOX PROCEED TONE .........................45 EARPHONE MODE ........................46 SELECTABLE POWER ON LED ....................47 SELECTABLE POWER ON TONE ....................48...
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Page 4: Preparation
PREPARATION Shows how to use supplied accessories of this transceiver. For options not supplied, sold separately, refer to the list {p.54}. INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use. CAUTION ◆... -
Page 5: Charging The Battery Pack
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use. Average battery pack life: Transmit Power HIGH Transmit Power LOW Battery Saver on: 16.5 hours Battery Saver on: 15.5 hours Battery Saver off: 15 hours Battery Saver off: 14 hours •... - Page 6 ◆ Do not use the charger if it has a damaged AC adapter or adapter cable, or if the charger has been damaged in any way. Contact your KENWOOD dealer to replace or repair the damaged part. When charging is completed, the indicator flashing green. Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the charging slot of the charger.
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Page 7: Installing / Removing The Belt Clip Holster
INSTALLING / REMOVING THE BELT CLIP HOLSTER Install the transceiver on the belt clip holster. • Insert the transceiver until "click" sound is heard. Push the upper part of the holster to the rear side, remove the lock and pull out the transceiver. -
Page 8: Installing The Optional Speaker/ Microphone (Or Headset)
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE (OR HEADSET) Turn the transceiver power OFF. • For transceivers that are able to adjust the volume level, adjust the volume to the minimum setting before turning the transceiver power OFF. Insert the plug into the SP/MIC jack on the transceiver, then fix it with a nut. •... -
Page 9: Orientation
ORIENTATION BUTTONS AND CONTROLS Antenna (Not detachable) Loop hole for strap Display Microphone Speaker a Power switch/ Volume control Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. To switch OFF the transceiver, turn counterclockwise until a click sounds. Rotate to adjust the volume level. b LED indicator For the LED indicator status, refer to {p.17}. - Page 10 g PTT (Push to Talk) switch Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit. h SP/ MIC jack Insert the speaker/ microphone or headset plug into this jack.
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Page 11: Display
DISPLAY PRIVACY Indicator Description When receiving : Appears the signal strength. When transmitting : Appears the transmit power. Receiving： : Sufficient : Weak : Strong Transmitting : : Low Power (1.0 W) : High Power (2.0 W) Appears the battery power. :High :Sufficient :Low... - Page 12 Font Display Because the display is segmented, letters and numbers are displayed as shown below. "X" and "Z" are not used in this transceiver. >...
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Page 13: Programmable Functions
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS , Menu, Side, or Remote (KMC-55) buttons Your dealer can program the each with one of the functions listed below. Ask your dealer for details on these functions. Note: ◆ The duration of pressing a button to activate a function is dependent on your dealer setting. - Page 14 n Home Channel Select Press this button to set the current channel as the Home Channel. n ID List Enters Selcall Mode. In Selcall Mode, a call can be initiated by selecting an ID registered in the ID List. n Individual Reply FleetSync: After a Group Call or a Broadcast Call (All Call) is received by a Selcall, an Individual Call can be initiated to the transmitting transceiver by pressing the PTT...
- Page 15 Temporarily decreases the volume level of Speaker Microphone. n Squelch Off Press to hear background noise. Press this button again to return to normal operation (Analog mode only). n Squelch Off Momentary Hold down this button to hear background noise. Release this button to return to normal operation (Analog mode only).
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Page 16: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION POWER ON Switch the transceiver power ON by turning the Power OFF / Volume DOWN Power switch/ Volume control knob clockwise. • A confirmation tone sounds, the LCD lights up momentarily, then the current channel number appeare Power ON / Volume UP Channel number •... -
Page 17: Make A Call
MAKE A CALL To make a call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak around the microphone area using your normal speaking voice. Release the PTT switch to receive. • Hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 to 4 cm) from your lips. -
Page 18: Fleetsync: Alphanumeric 2-Way Paging Function
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. Note: ◆ This function is available only in analog operation. SELCALL MODE (SELECTIVE CALLING) A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or group of stations. - Page 19 GROUP CALLS: For example, transceiver A is calling transceivers D, E, and F. Press and hold the button programmed as [Channel Menu]. Transceiver A or press the button programmed as [ID List]. • The ID List you called last is appeared. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Transceiver A Down] to select an Group ID number (12-GRP in this...
- Page 20 BROADCAST CALLS: For example, transceiver A is calling transceivers B ~ F. Press and hold the button programmed as [Channel Menu]. Transceiver A or press the button programmed as [ID List]. • The ID List you called last is appeared. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Transceiver A Down] to select an Broadcast ID number (ALL-15 in this...
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Page 21: Nxdn
NXDN NXDN is a general term for the NXDN wireless communication protocol which uses 4 Level FSK. Various digital communications, including individual and group voice communications are possible. SELCALL MODE (SELECTIVE CALLING) The basic operation is the same as Selcall in FleetSync. GROUP CALLS: This function to make calls by calling group parties. - Page 22 INDIVIDUAL CALLS: It is a function to make calls by calling individual parties. Select an ID from a pre- registered list and call another parties. Send: List 1 : None List 1 : Individual 03-IND List 2 : own List 2 : None List 3 : None List 3 : own Can not receive.
- Page 23 ALL GROUP CALLS (BROADCAST CALLS) : BROADCAST 15 Group 21 Group 25 15-ALL To operation the ALL Group Call: Press and hold the button programmed as [Channel Menu], Transceiver A or press the button programmed as [ID List]. • The ID List you called last is appeared. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Transceiver A Down] to select an ALL Group ID number.
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Page 24: Channel Menu Mode
CHANNEL MENU MODE Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. Press the button programmed as [Channel Menu]. •... -
Page 25: Transmit Power
TRANSMIT POWER You can adjust the transmit power on all channels. Selecting low power will allow longer use of the battery pack. Selecting high power will allow you to transmit further, in case the other party is too far away for low power usage. To change the transmit power: Enter the Channel menu mode {p.24}. - Page 26 Encryption (Digital) When the Channel Type is Digital (NXDN), encryption can be performed by using the encryption key during voice call, and further communication with enhanced confidentiality can be performed. Enter the Setting mode {p.30}. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Down] to select “...
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Page 27: Ptt Id (Analog Fleetsync)/ Selcall On Ptt (Digital Nxdn)
PTT ID (Analog FleetSync)/ SELCALL ON PTT (Digital NXDN) The transceiver can send a PTT ID signal when pressing the PTT switch (beginning of transmission) or when pressing and releasing (beginning of transmission and end of transmission) the PTT switch. Enter the Channel menu mode {p.24}. -
Page 28: Compander
COMPANDER The compander (compressor/expander) allows higher clarity of signals, avoiding excessive noise. When activated, transmitted sound are compressed before being sent and received sound are expanded when they arrive. This function is activated when Channel type is Analog. Enter the Channel menu mode {p.24}. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Down] to select “... -
Page 29: Voice Operated Transmission (Vox)
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) Using the VOX feature, you can operate the transceiver hands-free. In order to use this feature, however, you must use an optional headset; VOX will not function with the built-in microphone. For best operation conditions, we recommend you use an optional headset with both an ear piece and a microphone on a boom that rests in front of your mouth. -
Page 30: Setting Mode
SETTING MODE Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu instead of physical controls. With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the button programmed as [Channel Menu] while turning the transceiver power ON. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Down] to select your desired Setting menu. - Page 31 Ref. Display Name Settings Analog Digital Earphone mode OFF/ ON OFF/ Yellow/ Purple/ Blue/ Selectable Power ON Light Blue/ Red/ Green/ LED color White Selectable Power ON 1 ~ 4 Tone : It not appeared when the channel type of all Channels is Analog Mode. : It not appeared when the channel type of all Channels is NXDN Mode.
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Page 32: Profile Number
PROFILE NUMBER Profile number is a calling method that enables multiple users to hear only the voice of a users that has the same Profile number when multiple users are using the same channel. Enter the Setting mode {p.30}. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Down] to select “... -
Page 33: Home Channel
HOME CHANNEL Press this button to jump to the currently programmed as Home Channel. If activated you can set your own Home Channel by selecting your desired channel using Home Channel Select. HOME CHANNEL SETUP Enter the Channel menu mode {p.24} Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Down] to select “... -
Page 34: Second Channel
SECOND CHANNEL Apart from the channel you normally select, you can set up another channel as the main channel with the button programmed as [Second PTT]. The PTT for the second channel is set with the button that registered the "Second PTT" function using button assignment function in the setting mode. - Page 35 When the normal selected channel is in the reception state, the " " icon disappears. To transmit on a normal selected channel, press PTT switch. • Note: ◆ It is recommended to set different QT or DQT (RAN for Digital operation) for the normal selected channel and the second PTT channel respectively.
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Page 36: Transmit Tone Level
TRANSMIT TONE LEVEL Adjust the volume on the sender's side if the volume of the alert tone etc. he hears is too loud. Enter the Setting mode {p.30}. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Down] to select “ ”. -
Page 37: Incorrect Signaling Notification
INCORRECT SIGNALING NOTIFICATION When signaling such as QT / DQT or RAN is set, it informs the signaling mismatch state by beep sound and LED. Enter the Setting mode {p.30}. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Down] to select “ ”. -
Page 38: Backlight
BACKLIGHT You can set the display backlight to remain off, remain on, or turn on when you press any button other than the PTT switch (auto). When set to “ ”, the backlight remains on for 5 seconds after pressing a button, before turning off again. -
Page 39: Battery Saver
BATTERY SAVER This transceiver has been designed to give you the most out of your battery power. The battery saver function decreases the amount of power used when a signal is not being received and no operations are being performed. While using the transceiver, battery saver will automatically switch ON after 5 seconds have elapsed with no operations or received calls. -
Page 40: Control Tone
CONTROL TONE When you press a button, a beep will emit from the transceiver. To turn the beep tone on or off: Enter the Setting mode {p.30}. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Down] to select “ ”. -
Page 41: Microphone Sense
MICROPHONE SENSE You can adjust the sensitivity level of the transceiver microphone. It can be changed in 2 dB steps. To select the Microphone Sense: Enter the Setting mode {p.30}. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Down] to select “ ”. -
Page 42: Microphone Type
MICROPHONE TYPE Optional external microphones connected to the transceiver have different audio characteristics. By using this function, you can adjust the audio characteristics set them for optimum conditions. Enter the Setting mode {p.30}. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Down] to select “... -
Page 43: Vox Gain Level
VOX GAIN LEVEL With VOX activated, your voice level will determine when you transmit. Due to the automatic switching between transmission and reception, we recommend you set the VOX gain level such that it will not activate when in an area with excessive ambient noise. -
Page 44: Vox Delay Time
VOX DELAY TIME If the transceiver returns to receive mode too quickly after you stop speaking, the end of your message may not be transmitted. To avoid this, select an appropriate delay time that allows your entire message to be transmitted. Enter the Setting mode {p.30}. -
Page 45: Vox Proceed Tone
VOX PROCEED TONE You can set the transceiver to sound an alert tone when you are able to transmit. This tone is used to prevent missing the beginning of the audio to be transmitted. Enter the Setting mode {p.30}. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Down] to select “... -
Page 46: Earphone Mode
If you set the earphone mode to ON, you can transmit using the PTT switch of the transceiver. Note: ◆ Please use KENWOOD recommended product for monaural earphones. Enter the Setting mode {p.30}. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Down] to select “... -
Page 47: Selectable Power On Led
SELECTABLE POWER ON LED Setting the color of the LED that lights up when the power is on, groups can be color coded when grouping is necessary. Once you have decided on the color of group, you can judgment which group immediately after turning on the power. You can set the colors of the LED that light up at power on from 7 types. -
Page 48: Selectable Power On Tone
SELECTABLE POWER ON TONE You can set up a tone to sound during power on to one of 4 types. To set the power on tone type: Enter the Setting mode {p.30}. Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel Down] to select “... -
Page 49: Monitor
MONITOR Press to deactivate signaling (QT/DQT, FleetSync signaling, NXDN, etc.). Press this button again to return to normal operation. MONITOR FUNCTION OPERATION Monitor: Press the button programmed as [Monitor] to allows you to turn the transceiver signaling off, to listen to all calls that are received on the channel. Monitor Momentary: Press and hold the button programmed as [Monitor Momentary] to momentarily turn the transceiver signaling off. -
Page 50: Scan
SCAN Scan is useful for monitoring signals on the transceiver channels. When scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops if a signal is present. If the QT/ DQT/ or RAN matches, the transceiver stops at the channel and opens the squelch so you can listen to the call. -
Page 51: Signaling
SIGNALING QT/ DQT The Encoder/Decoder function uses QT/ DQT to segregate talk groups, so users only hear calls from their own group. RAN (RADIO ACCESS NUMBER) RAN is a signaling system designed for Digital transceiver communications. When a channel is set up with a RAN, squelch will only open when a call containing a matching RAN is received. -
Page 52: Super Lock
SUPER LOCK You can lock other than PTT switch, buttons, or the Power switch/ Volume control to prevent accidentally changing the setting mode settings. If necessary, it is also possible to avoid locking for the functions shown below. To select the super lock setting: With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the PTT switch and the Side button while turning the transceiver power Press the button programmed as [Channel Menu] then press the button... -
Page 53: Background Operations
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR When turned ON, the battery level indicator on the display lets you know approximately how much battery life is remaining. When turned OFF, the battery level indicator will not be appeared. When the battery voltage becomes too low while transmitting, the transceiver stops transmitting, a tone sounds, and the LED blinks red until you release the PTT switch. -
Page 54: Options
OPTIONS The following options are available for use with this transceiver. Model Name Name KSC-50CR Charger Pocket KNB-81L Battery pack KSC-506 Multiple Charger (6 units) KBH-22 Belt Clip Holster KSC-44SL AC Adapter (Single) KSC-44ML AC Adapter (Multiple) KBH-14 Belt Clip KBH-20 Belt Clip KBH-21... -
Page 55: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Solution Cannot turn the transceiver power • The battery pack may be dead. Recharge or replace the battery pack. • The battery pack may not be installed correctly. Remove the battery pack and install it again. Battery power dies shortly after •... - Page 56 © 2018...