BASIC OPERATIONS SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver power The following screen appears if the Custom Start-up Screen has not been set. ● Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to switch the transceiver power OFF.
Press the [ ] or [ ] key to accept the number. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the entire password. Press the [ ] or [#] key to delete an incorrectly entered number. Press and hold the ● ] or [#] key to delete all numbers.
TRANSMITTING Select the desired zone and channel using the keys programmed as [Zone Up]/ [Zone Down] and [Channel Up]/ [Channel Down]. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. The LED indicator lights red while transmitting and green while receiving a signal. This ●...
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Press the [J] and [K] keys to select a Talkgroup ID/ name from the list that has been pre-entered into your transceiver. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to confirm the Talkgroup ID. Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call. Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal call.
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Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call. The “ ” icon blinks. “Individual” and the ID name of the target transceiver are ● displayed. Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal call. ● Making Group Calls (P25 Trunking) You can select a channel with the Talkgroup ID you wanted to call to make a call to those parties on a Trunking channel.
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Making Individual Calls (P25 Trunking) You can make calls to specific persons on a Trunking channel. Press the key programmed as [Individual], [Individual + Short Message] or [Individual + Status] to enter Individual Call Mode. Alternatively, press the key programmed as [Menu] to enter Individual Call Mode using the Menu Mode.
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Making Group Calls (NXDN Conventional/ DMR Conventional) You can select a group ID from the list to make a call to those parties on a Conventional channel. Press the key programmed as [Group], [Group + Short Message] or [Group + Status] to enter Group Call Mode. Alternatively, press the key programmed as [Menu] to enter Group Call Mode using the Menu Mode.
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Making Individual Calls (NXDN Conventional/ DMR Conventional) You can make calls to specific persons. Press the key programmed as [Individual], [Individual + Short Message] or [Individual + Status] to enter Individual Call Mode. Alternatively, press the key programmed as [Menu] to enter Individual Call Mode using the Menu Mode.
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Making Group Calls (NXDN Trunking/ DMR Trunking) You can select a channel with the Group ID you wanted to call to make a call to those parties on a Trunking channel. If the traffic channel is busy, a busy message appears and the busy tone sounds. Release ●...
Press the [J] and [K] keys to select a unit ID from the list that has been pre- entered into your transceiver. Alternatively, on full key models, you can enter a unit ID directly by pressing the keypad. Press the [ ] key to enter the manual input mode.
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Receiving Group Calls (P25) When you receive a group call on a Conventional channel and the received group ID matches the ID set up on your transceiver, you can hear the caller’s voice. When you receive a group call on a Trunking channel, the transceiver automatically switches to the traffic channel to receive the call.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Refer to the tables in this section to determine which functions are available for appropriate channels. Function descriptions start on page 26. Please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. MENU MODE Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu instead of physical controls.
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Press [J]/[K] to select a function item. On full key models, you can enter a function number directly. ● Press the [ ] or [ ] key to set up the selected function item. Press the [ ] or [#] key to return to the category list. ●...
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Function Menu Display Auto Telephone Auto Telephone Autodial Auto Dial Autodial Programming Auto Dial Prog Backlight Battery Information Battery Info Battery Status Battery Status Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth Connect/ Disconnect Bluetooth Device BT Device Bluetooth Discoverable Discoverable Bluetooth Headset Connection BT Headset Typ Type Bluetooth Information Bluetooth Info...
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Function Menu Display Eject SD Card Eject Card Emergency External Mic Sense Ext Mic Sense External Speaker External SP Fixed Volume Fixed Volume Format SD Card Format Card Front Panel Programming Panel Program Function GPS/ Bluetooth Reset GPS/BT Reset GPS Position Display GPS Pos Disp Group Group...
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Function Menu Display OST Down OST List OST List OST Up OVCM OVCM Playback Playback Playback (Last Recording) Priority-channel Select Pri Ch Select Redial Redial Radio Check Radio Check Radio Inhibit Inhibit Radio Uninhibit Uninhibit Receive Entry Receive Entry Regroup Request Regroup Req Rekey Request Rekey Request...
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Function Menu Display Site Up Speaker Attenuation Speaker Type Speaker Type Squelch Level Squelch Level Squelch Off Squelch Off Squelch Off Momentary Stack Stack Status Status Surveillance Surveillance System Down System Lock System Lock System Search System Search System Select System System Up Tactical Zone...
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Trunking Operation Function Menu Display None 2-tone 2-tone Activity Detection Activity Det Activity Reset ANR Preset ANR Preset Audio Profile Audio Profile Auto Telephone Auto Telephone Autodial Auto Dial Autodial Programming Auto Dial Prog Backlight Battery Information Battery Info Battery Status Battery Status Bluetooth Bluetooth...
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Function Menu Display Digit 10x Down Digit 10x Up Digit 1x Down Digit 1x Up Direct Channel 1 ~ 5 Direct Ch 1 Sel ~ Direct Channel 1 ~ 5 Select Direct Ch 5 Sel Display Format Display Format Eject SD Card Eject Card Emergency External Mic Sense...
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Function Menu Display Low Transmit Power Low TX Power Maintenance Maintenance Manual Site Hunt Manual Hunt Medium Transmit Power Med TX Power Menu Mic Sense Mic Sense Microphone Type Mic Type Monitor Monitor Monitor Momentary Operator Selectable Tone OST Down OST List OST List OST Up...
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Function Menu Display Scan Normal Scan Normal Scan Program Scan Program Scrambler/ Encryption Scram/Encryp Scram/Enc Scrambler/ Encryption Code Code Send the GPS Data Send GPS Data Short Message Short Message Site Down Site Lock Site Lock Site Number Site No. Site Select Site Site Up...
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Function Menu Display TX Audio Equalizer (Low) TX EQ Low TX Auto Gain Control TX AGC Vibrator Vibrator Voice Memo Voice Memo VOX Level VOX Function Zeroize Zeroize Zone Delete/ Add Zone Del/ Add Zone Down Zone Select Zone Up Channel Select, Site Select and System Select can be programmed only on the Selector knob.
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CHARACTER ENTRY While in the character entry screen, you can use the following two methods to enter the characters: Pressing the [J]/[K] keys Press [J]/[K] to cycle the characters from A ~ Z, a ~ z, 0 ~ 9, and a space (default settings).
FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW Following is a brief overview of the functions available on the transceiver accessible using the Menu and/or programmable to the transceiver keys. For details on functions that are not included in “FUNCTION DETAILS” {p. 38} , please contact your dealer. Texts in the <...
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Backlight <Light> Press this key to turn the display backlight on or off. If Auto backlight is activated by your dealer, the backlight can be set to activate by key operations or when receiving a call/ message. Battery Information Allows you to check the detailed information of the Intelligent Battery installed on your transceiver.
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Call 1 ~ 6 <Call1 ~ Call6> Press this key to send a message or initiate a call. Call Interruption <Intrpt> Allows a transceiver other than the transmitting transceiver to terminate voice communications by sending and receiving a Call Interruption request message. If a transceiver receives a Call Interruption request message on the channel where the transceiver is performing voice communications, the transceiver terminates the voice communications.
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CW Message <CW_Msg> Press this key to send the CW message. Dialing <Dial> Activates Dialing mode and allows you to enter a dialing code directly to make a call. Digit 10x Down <10x-> Press this key to decrease the Selcall number by 10 with each press. Digit 10x Up <10x+>...
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Format SD Card <Format> Allows you to format the microSD card. Front Panel Programming <FPP> Activates Front Panel Programming mode. This mode allows you to change the frequency and other data of a Conventional channel and to add new Conventional channels using your transceiver even when the FPU (Field Programming Unit) software or a computer is not available.
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Individual <Indcal> Refer to “Making Individual Calls” {p. 6} {p. 8} . Individual + Short Message <Ind+SD> Allows you to specify a Unit ID to send short messages. Individual + Status <Ind+ST> Allows you to specify a Unit ID to send status messages. IP Address Displays the IP address.
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Manual Site Hunt <M.Hunt> Enables or disables Manual Site Hunt function. Applicable to DMR Site Roaming only. Medium Transmit Power Turns Medium Transmit Power on or off. When using a channel programmed with low or high power, this allows you to change the output power to medium. Menu <Menu>...
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Playback (Last Recording) <Play_L> Refer to “Playback” {p. 79} . Priority-channel Select <OSP> Allows you to set a channel as a priority channel. Redial <Redial> Activates Redial mode and allows you to select a previously entered dialing code from the call history to redial a call. Radio Check Allows you to check whether the transceiver can be communicated or not.
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RX Auto Gain Control Allows you to set the transceiver to automatically adjust the volume of the receiving sound to a specific level for easy listening. Save GPS Data <GPS_S> Allows you to save the current date, time and location information on the microSD card.
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Site Select Allows you to select the site to lock. Site Up <Site+> Press this key to increase the site number. Speaker Attenuation <SP Atn> Press this key to attenuate received voice signals. This reduces the strength of the speaker output to cut back any noise and distortion present in the signal. Speaker Type Allows you to select a speaker type that suits the optional external speaker connected.
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System Search <Search> Allows you to view the current Trunking site. With the site displayed, press and hold the key programmed as [System Search] to enter Search mode. The transceiver begins searching for a new site and “Search” appears on the display. When a site is found, searching ends and the transceiver switches to the new site.
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TX Audio Equalizer (Low Midrange) Allows you to set the audio response for low midrange frequencies. TX Audio Equalizer (Low) Allows you to set the audio response for low frequencies. TX Auto Gain Control Allows you to set the transceiver to automatically adjust the microphone sensitivity for easy listening.
FUNCTION DETAILS SCAN Scan is useful for monitoring signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops on a channel if a signal is present. To begin scanning, press the key programmed as [Scan]. indicator appears on the display.
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SCAN REVERT The Scan Revert channel is the channel selected when you press the PTT switch to transmit during scan. Your dealer can program one of the following Scan Revert channels: Selected: The last channel selected is assigned as the new revert channel. ●...
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Priority Channel Editing If the Priority channel (Priority 1/ Priority 2) has been set as Operator Selectable by your dealer, you can reprogram the Priority channels. Note: A zone/ channel must be added to the scan list before the channel can be set as a Priority ●...
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS Note: DTMF calls can be made only in Analog Conventional and NXDN Conventional Operation. ● MAKING A DTMF CALL Manual Dialing (Full key model only) Press and hold the PTT switch. Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad. The corresponding DTMF tones sound each time you press a key.
TRUNKING CALLS MAKING A TELEPHONE CALL (P25 AND NXDN TRUNKING) Autodial Autodial allows you to quickly call numbers that have been programmed onto your transceiver. Press the key programmed as [Autodial] to enter Autodial Mode. Alternatively, press the key programmed as [Menu] to enter Autodial Mode using the Menu Mode.
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Selecting a Number from the List Press the key programmed as [Autodial] to enter Autodial Mode. Alternatively, press the key programmed as [Menu] to enter Autodial Mode using the Menu Mode. The last called unit appears on the display. ● Press the [J] and [K] keys to select your desired list number.
EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. Note: Only the Auxiliary (orange) key and the PF 1 (orange) key of the optional speaker/ ● microphone can be programmed with the Emergency function. Press and hold the key programmed as [Emergency].
SCM*) and Enhanced Encryption * SCM (Secure Cryptographic Module) is a hardware cryptographic module developed by JVC KENWOOD to provide cryptographic securities for digital two way radios. The transceiver includes a built-in DES that allows you to set up to four Encryption keys.
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Select the new Encryption key using the [J] and [K] keys. Up to 32 Encryption keys can be used. One of these keys will be used during ● transmission. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to set the new Encryption key. Note: The selecting of encryption key is not available in P25 Trunking systems.
SIGNALING QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a sub-audible tone/ code which allows you to ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel. When a channel is set up with a QT tone or DQT code, squelch will only open when a call containing a matching tone or code is received.
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OPTIONAL SIGNALING Your dealer may also program several types of optional signaling for your transceiver channels. 2-tone Signaling 2-tone Signaling opens the squelch only when your transceiver receives a call containing a matching 2-tone signal. Press the key programmed as [2-tone]. Alternatively, you can press the key programmed as [Menu] to enter 2-tone Mode ●...
CLOCK Your transceiver can track the time with its built-in clock. If activated by your dealer, the time will be displayed when the transceiver power is turned ON. Note: Removing or leaving the battery pack uncharged for extended periods will cause the clock ●...
COLOR SCHEME There are four available color schemes as follows. Full Color Full Color White Monochrome Black Monochrome White To select a Color Scheme: Press the key programmed as [Menu] to enter Color Scheme Mode using the Menu Mode. Press the [J] and [K] keys to select your desired color scheme. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to confirm your selection.
BATTERY INFORMATION DISPLAY You can check the detailed information, such as charging condition and temperature, of the Intelligent Battery installed on your transceiver. Press the key programmed as [Menu] to enter Battery Information Display Mode using the Menu Mode. The battery information display appears. ●...
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Menu Item Range Description Display 20 alphanumeric characters Displays the name and Battery Alias Alias and symbols, or 20 bytes of information entered for the ASCII characters rechargeable battery. Current Charge indicates the current remaining capacity of the rechargeable battery in percentage (%).
MULTI LANGUAGE Your transceiver is equipped with multiple language support feature. You can change the language of the text display on the LCD screen and the language of the voice announcement. There are three languages available for selection; however, the languages selectable are dependent on the dealer setting.
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. Note: This function is available only in analog operation.
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STATUS MESSAGE You can send and receive 2-digit Status messages which may be decided in your talk group. Messages can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Status messages range from 10 to 99 (80 ~ 99 are reserved for special messages). A maximum of 250 received messages can be stored in the stack memory of your transceiver.
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While Caller ID list is displayed: – [H]: Caller ID > CH > Time Stamp [I]: Caller ID > Time Stamp > CH While Status Message list or Short Message list is displayed: – [H]: Message > Caller ID > CH > Time Stamp [I]: Message >...
5-TONE SIGNALING (For E Type Only) 5-tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives the 5 tones programmed in your transceiver. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard. SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) A Selcall is a voice call to a station or group of stations.
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Press the [I] key to enter Status mode. Press the [J] and [K] keys to select the status you want to transmit. You can enter a status ID using the keypad or the [J]/[K] key (refer to step 3, above). ●...
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) VOX can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. Note: To operate VOX, you must use an optional headset. ◆ VOX Gain Level Sets the Mic input sensitivity of the VOX operation. Connect a headset to the transceiver.
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) The Time-out Timer can be activated only on Conventional channels and in NXDN Trunking system. It is used to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time. If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound.
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SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received calls. Strong signal Sufficient signal Weak signal Very weak signal Out of service range (Appears on NXDN Trunking and P25 Trunking channels only) COMPANDER The compander can be programmed only for specific analog channels. If it has been programmed by your dealer, transmitted signals are compressed before being sent and received signals are expanded when they arrive.
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SITE TRUNKING (P25 Trunking)/ NETWORK FAILURE (NXDN Trunking) On Trunking channels, if set up by your dealer, the transceiver will indicate a network condition on the registered site. “Site Trunk” (P25)/ “Network Fail” (NXDN) appears on the display when the transceiver receives a network disabled message. CONTROL CHANNEL HUNT On P25 Trunking and NXDN Trunking channels, the transceiver must search for a control channel.
However, operations are not guaranteed in all headsets. Refer to the following URL for details on the Bluetooth devices operationally tested by ● KENWOOD: http://manual2.jvckenwood.com/com/help_ref/nx5000_series/compatible_model_list/CNMJSYnnzoitpv.html If you wish to use a Bluetooth device that is not operationally tested, please consult your dealer.
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Profile Description Automatic Injury Detection Automatic Injury Detection Service is a function that Service notifies the transceiver from the Bluetooth-enabled device when the Bluetooth-enabled device that supports Automatic Injury Detection Service is damaged. Up to two Bluetooth-enabled devices can be connected to the transceiver at the same time.
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TURNING Bluetooth ON/ OFF Press the key programmed as [Bluetooth] to turn the Bluetooth function on or off. Alternatively, press the key programmed as [Menu] to enter Bluetooth Mode using the Menu Mode. Press the [J] and [K] keys to select “On” or “Off”. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to confirm your selection.
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Press the [ ] key or the [J] and [K] keys to select “Find Device”. The transceiver starts to search for available Bluetooth devices. Up to 16 devices can be found and listed on the display. The search will end after approximately 30 or 40 seconds (depending on whether or ●...
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When pairing is complete, your transceiver will connect to the Bluetooth headset. When the connection is established, you can perform hands-free call. The “ ” indicator appears on the display. ● Note: Once the headset has been paired, it can be used automatically with the transceiver the ●...
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The transceiver transits to each mode when the FPU communication begins. To use the PC Interface Protocol, run the PC commands.
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS There are some useful functions on your transceiver which allows you to display information of the Bluetooth devices registered to the transceiver and to switch the speaker audio output. Connecting/ Disconnecting/ Deleting a registered device using My Devices Press the key programmed as [Menu] to enter Bluetooth My Devices Mode using the Menu Mode.
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To disconnect a device: Press the [ ] key or the [J] and [K] keys to select the device to disconnect. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to disconnect. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to confirm the disconnection. The “...
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Press the [ ] or [ ] key to confirm. The selected device will be deleted. “BT No Device” appears when there is no other ● registered device. Note: To delete all the registered devices, press and hold the [ ] or [#] key in Step 2.
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Model : The model number of a registered Bluetooth-enabled device that supports Device Information Service. Serial : The serial number of a registered Bluetooth-enabled device that supports Device Information Service. Hardware Ver. : The hardware version of a registered Bluetooth-enabled device that supports Device Information Service.
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NOTIFICATION DISPLAY Display Cause The integrated circuit (IC) which enables the Bluetooth function is not working properly. (Display for 1 second) No device is found in the Bluetooth Find Device Mode. There is no response from the Bluetooth device on the request for pairing, Headset Profile (HSP) connection, Serial Port Profile (SPP) connection or Bluetooth Low Energy (Heart Rate Service, Automatic Injury Detection Service) connection.
Folder structure and file naming Voice files and GPS data files are stored in their respective folders. Up to 250 files can be stored in each folder. PRIVATE Folder KENWOOD File GPS_M SAVED 1. Rename AR_20140110_174530 20140110_174530_AR_N65519.WAV...
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Folder Type Description Stores voice files recorded using Auto Recording. Stores voice files recorded using Voice Memo. Voice files recorded using Auto Recording and Voice Memo can be stored SAVED in this folder manually. Refer to “To save a recording” {p. 79} . Stores GPS data files saved using GPS Data Storage (Auto).
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microSD card recording time The estimated maximum recording time for Voice Memo and Auto Recording according to the capacity of the microSD card is as follows. microSD Card Capacity Estimated Recording Time (Max) 2 GB 35 hours 4 GB 70 hours 8 GB 140 hours 16 GB...
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Formatting the microSD card Press the key programmed as [Format SD Card] to enter Format SD Card mode. “You will lose all data on the card.” appears on the display. Press the [ ] key. ● Select “Start” and press the [ ] key to format the card. When formatting is complete, the indicator lights up and “Complete”...
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Note: Recording does not start when the key programmed as [Voice Memo] is pressed under ● the following conditions. Recognition of the microSD card by the transceiver is not complete. – Formatting of microSD card is in progress. – Deleting of voice files is in progress. –...
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Playback You can play back the voice recordings recorded using Auto Recording and Voice Memo. Press the key programmed as [Playback] to enter Playback mode. Alternatively, press the key programmed as [Menu] to enter Playback mode using the Menu Mode. If a microSD card is not inserted in the transceiver, the voice recordings are listed on ●...
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To delete a folder Press the [ ] key while the folder list is displayed. Then press the [ ] or [#] key. A confirmation message appears on the display. ● Press the [ ] or [ ] key to delete.
INDICATOR LIST Indicator Description Displays the signal strength. Displays the battery power. The channel is using high transmit power. The channel is using medium transmit power. The channel is using low transmit power. In Digital mode (Digital Channel) In Analog mode (Analog Channel) In Digital mode (Mixed Channel) In Analog mode (Mixed Channel) The Bluetooth function is activated.
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Indicator Description The Noise Reduction function is activated. Blinks when Noise Reduction is functioning. Blinks when an incoming call matches your Optional Signaling. A message is stored in the memory. Blinks when a new message is received. All stored Task Requests have been read. Blinks when a new Task Request is received and unread.
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