Icom F6400DS 11 Operating Manual

Icom F6400DS 11 Operating Manual

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OPERATING GUIDE
VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS
iF3400D
iF5400D
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS
iF4400D
iF6400D
series
series
series
series
INTRODUCTION
1
ACCESSORIES
2
PANEL DESCRIPTION
3
BASIC OPERATION
4
ADVANCED OPERATION
5
SCAN OPERATION
6
MENU SCREEN
7
NXDN OPERATION
8
MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION
9
ABOUT THE microSD CARD
10
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS
11
Bluetooth
®
OPERATION
12
USER SETTINGS
13
OTHERS
14
OPTIONS
INDEX

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  • Page 1 OPERATING GUIDE INTRODUCTION ACCESSORIES PANEL DESCRIPTION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS SCAN OPERATION iF3400D series MENU SCREEN iF5400D series NXDN OPERATION UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS iF4400D MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION series iF6400D ABOUT THE microSD CARD series VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 2 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of contamination. such marks by Icom Inc. is under license. • The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is All other products or brands are registered trademarks or not manufactured or approved by Icom.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Previous view ACCESSORIES Section Supplied accessories.............. 1-2 Attaching accessories............. 1-3 D Flexible antenna (Portable) ..........1-3 D Battery pack (Portable) ........... 1-3 D Belt clip (Portable) ............1-4 D Connector cover (Portable) ..........1-5 D Mounting bracket (Mobile) ..........1-6...
  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    Previous view ACCESSORIES Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied. NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver version. z Portable type transceiver Battery pack Belt clip Connector cover (with a screw) Flexible Antenna z Mobile type transceiver Non-self-grounding type Self-grounding type...
  • Page 5: Attaching Accessories

    Previous view ACCESSORIES Attaching accessories D Flexible antenna (Portable) Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: • DO NOT carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna. • DO NOT connect an antenna other than those listed in the INSTRUCTIONS. •...
  • Page 6: D Belt Clip (Portable)

    Previous view ACCESSORIES Accessory attachments (Continued) D Belt clip (Portable) To attach: 1. Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it Belt clip is attached. 2. Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. To detach: Lift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w).
  • Page 7: D Connector Cover (Portable)

    Previous view ACCESSORIES Accessory attachments (Continued) D Connector cover (Portable) To attach: 1. Attach the connector cover over the multi- connector. (q) Multi- 2. Tighten the screw. (w) connector CAUTION: DO NOT detach the connector cover when optional equipment is not in use. Otherwise the terminals of the multi-connector may be shorted by a metal object, or become rusty by water intrusion.
  • Page 8: D Mounting Bracket (Mobile)

    Previous view ACCESSORIES Accessory attachments (Continued) D Mounting bracket (Mobile) Install the mounting bracket in a place where it can be firmly attached. L We recommend that you periodically check whether the screws are loose or not, especially after a long period of use.
  • Page 9 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Section Front, top and side panels (for the Portable type transceiver) .. 2-2 D About the transceiver types ..........2-2 D About the Status indicator ..........2-2 D About the Multi-connector ..........2-2 D About the Software key functions ........2-2 Function display (for the Portable type transceiver) ....
  • Page 10: Front, Top And Side Panels (For The Portable Type Transceiver)

    Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels (for the Portable type transceiver) D About the transceiver types There are 3 types of transceivers in the IC-F3400D [Selector] and IC-F4400D series. IC-F3400D, IC-F4400D: Non-display types IC-F3400DS, IC-F4400DS: Simple key types [VOL] Antenna IC-F3400DT, IC-F4400DT: Ten-key types...
  • Page 11: Function Display (For The Portable Type Transceiver)

    Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display (for the Portable type transceiver) BELL ICON Displayed when a matching signal is received, depending on the presetting. Icon Area SCAN ICON • Displayed when a scan is paused. • Blinks while scanning. SCAN TARGET CHANNEL ICON Displayed when the channel is selected as a scan target channel.
  • Page 12: D Text Area

    Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display (for the Portable type transceiver) Icon Area Text Area Key Display Area NOTE: The screen capture is an example. The displayed position of each icon may differ, depending on the function being used. Icons (Continued) VIBRATION ICON Displayed when the Vibration function is ON.
  • Page 13: Front, Top And Side Panels (For The Mobile Type Transceiver)

    Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels (for the Mobile type transceiver) z LCD type Status Function indicator display [OK] [Emer] [VOL] [Up]/[Down] [Right]/[Left] Microphone Speaker connector [P1] [P2] [Back] Power key z Segment type Status Function [Up] indicator display [Emer]...
  • Page 14: Rear Panel (For The Mobile Type Transceiver)

    Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Rear panel (for the Mobile type transceiver) e EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK ANTENNA GPS ANTENNA CONNECTOR CONNECTOR r IGNITION LEAD t USB CABLE y D-SUB 25-PIN CONNECTOR u DC POWER CABLE q ANTENNA CONNECTOR y D-SUB 25-PIN CONNECTOR Connect to an antenna.
  • Page 15: Function Display (For The Mobile Type Transceiver)

    Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display (for the Mobile type transceiver) z LCD type Icon Area NOTE: The screen capture is an example. The displayed position of each icon may differ, depending on the function being used. D Icon Area SCRAMBLER ICON Indicators In the Analog mode...
  • Page 16: D Text Area

    Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display (for the Mobile type transceiver) z LCD type Icon Area NOTE: The screen Text Area capture is an example. The displayed position of each icon may differ, Key Display Area depending on the function being used. Icons (Continued) z Segment type The number that is displayed on the segment type...
  • Page 17: Status Indicator

    Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Status indicator The Status indicator indicates the status of various parameters of the transceiver as described below. (Reference: R=Red, G=Green, Y=Yellow, M=Magenta, W=White, B=Blue) • Programming: Blinks while reading or writing data. • Programming Error: Blinks if cloning fails. R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G •...
  • Page 18 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Status indicator (Continued) • Audible: Blinks while in the Audible mode. • Low Battery 1: Blinks slowly when you should charge the battery soon. • Low Battery 2: Blinks fast when you must charge the battery. •...
  • Page 19: Assignable Keys, Keypads, And Lever Switch

    Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable keys, keypads, and Lever switch D Portable type Dealers can assign the Software key functions to the following keys, keypads, and the Lever switch. Non-display type [F1], [F2], [F3], [Emer], and the Lever switch Lever [Emer] Switch Simple key type...
  • Page 20: D Mobile Type

    Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable keys, keypads, and switch (Continued) D Mobile type Dealers can assign the Software key functions to the following keys and keypads. LCD type: [P1], [P2], [Up], [Down], [Left], [Right], [OK], [Back], and [Emer] Segment type: [Up], [Down], [F1], [F2], [F3], and [Emer] Optional HM-218 hand microphone...
  • Page 21: Assignable Software Key Functions

    Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions D For keys and keypads Digital (NXDN) Analog Category Assignable function Single-site Multi-site Conventional 2-Tone 5-Tone Trunk Trunk Disable (p. 2-15) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Null (p. 2-15) ✓ ✓...
  • Page 22 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions D For keys and keypads (Continued) Digital (NXDN) Analog Category Assignable function Single-site Multi-site Conventional 2-Tone 5-Tone Trunk Trunk Signaling / Call Call Alert (p. 2-17) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Status (p. 2-18) ✓...
  • Page 23 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions D For keys and keypads (Continued) Disable Category: Channel/Scan (Voting) Set to disable the key. CH Up, CH Down z Push to select an operating channel. NOTE: This key function is assignable to only z After pushing specific keys, push to select an [Ext.
  • Page 24 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions D For keys and keypads Category: Channel/Scan (Voting) (Continued) Scan Add/Del (Tag) Monitor z Push to add a channel to, or delete it from the z Push to turn the CTCSS (DTCS), 2-Tone, or 5-Tone current Scan list.
  • Page 25 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions D For keys and keypads (Continued) Category: Signaling/Call Emergency 1. Hold down during the Emer SW ON Timer period Call to enter the Emergency mode. In the Analog mode 2. After the Reminder Timer period has passed, an Push to make a call to the preset destination in the Emergency call is automatically transmitted once, channel.
  • Page 26 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions D For keys and keypads Category: Signaling/Call (Continued) Category: Functions Status Light Push to display the “Status List” screen. Then, push Push to turn ON the backlight for about 5 seconds, [Up] or [Down] to select a Status message. even if the backlight setting is OFF.
  • Page 27 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions D For keys and keypads Category: Functions (Continued) Category: GPS GPS ON/OFF Push to turn the VOX function ON or OFF. Push to turn the GPS function ON or OFF. L The function automatically switches between receive and L When this function is ON, the Latitude, Longitude, and transmit by detecting your voice.
  • Page 28 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions D For keys and keypads (Continued) Category: Audio Setting Category: Display TX Noise Cancel Backlight Push to select the TX Noise Cancel level between 1 Push to select the Backlight level. and 3 to suppress the microphone input noise to make the audio easy to hear.
  • Page 29: D For The Lever Switch (For The Portable Type Transceiver)

    Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions (Continued) D For the Lever switch (For the Portable type transceiver) One of several functions can be assigned to the Lever switch. When the Lever switch is slid to the “ ” position, the assigned function is activated.
  • Page 30 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions D For the Lever switch (For the Portable type transceiver) (Continued) Null Lone Worker No function. Turns the Lone Worker function ON or OFF. L If no operation occurs during the specified period, the Lone Worker function automatically makes the transceiver Backlight enter the emergency mode.
  • Page 31 Previous view BASIC OPERATION Section Turning ON the transceiver ............ 3-2 D Adjusting the audio level ..........3-2 D Entering the password ............ 3-2 Selecting a Zone..............3-3 D Selecting a Zone ............. 3-3 Selecting a channel ..............3-4 D Selecting an operating channel........3-4 D Selecting the Priority A or B channel .......
  • Page 32: Turning On The Transceiver

    Previous view BASIC OPERATION Turning ON the transceiver [VOL] NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. See the INSTRUCTIONS for details. [Up], [Down], Portable: [OK] [Right], [Left] Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the transceiver.
  • Page 33: Selecting A Zone

    Previous view BASIC OPERATION Selecting a Zone D Selecting a Zone Select a Zone type as shown: <Menu operation> Conventional, Multi-site Conventional, LTR, Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Single-site Trunking, Multi-site Trunking or Voting Mobile: For the LCD type (Menu >...
  • Page 34: Selecting A Channel

    Previous view BASIC OPERATION Selecting a channel D Selecting an operating channel D Selecting the Priority A or B channel <Key or Selector operation> <Key operation> Portable: For all types Portable: For all types Mobile: For all types Mobile: For all type z Rotate [Selector].
  • Page 35: D Rewriting The Priority A Or B Channel

    Previous view BASIC OPERATION Selecting a channel (Continued) D Rewriting the Priority A or B channel D Selecting a Continuous tone channel <Key operation> <Key operation> Portable: For all types Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For all type Mobile: For the LCD type 1.
  • Page 36: D Selecting A Ran Channel

    Previous view BASIC OPERATION Selecting a channel (Continued) D Selecting a RAN channel <Key operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD type 1. While in the Digital mode, push [Tone/RAN CH Select] to display the “RAN CH Select” screen. 2.
  • Page 37: Call Procedure

    Previous view BASIC OPERATION Call procedure When your system uses tone signaling (except Selective calling Non-selective calling CTCSS and DTCS), a call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission. The tone signaling employed may be a selective calling system, which enables you to call only specific stations, and prevents unwanted stations from contacting you.
  • Page 38: Receiving And Transmitting

    Previous view BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting D Transmitting notes CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna. It Transmit inhibit function may damage the transceiver. See pages 1-3 and 2-6 The transceiver has several inhibit functions which for accessory attachments. restrict transmission under the following conditions: •...
  • Page 39: D Sending A Call To A Destination

    Previous view BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting (Continued) D Sending a call to a destination When a tone frequency (2-Tone) or code (5-Tone) <Menu operation> is preset in the Call List, a user can select it as a Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types destination.
  • Page 40: Key Lock Function

    Previous view BASIC OPERATION Key Lock function You can use the Key Lock function to prevent accidental channel changes and unnecessary function access. L All assignable keys except the following are electronically locked: [Monitor], [Light], [Lock], [Call], [Emergency], and [Surveillance]. Also, [PTT] and [Power] are usable. <Key operation>...
  • Page 41 Previous view ADVANCED OPERATION Section DTMF calls ................4-2 D Manual Dialing ..............4-2 D Autodial ................4-2 D Stun function ..............4-2 Emergency call ............... 4-3 D Transmitting an Emergency call ........4-3 Scrambler ................4-7 Radio Access Number (RAN) ..........4-7 AquaQuake™...
  • Page 42: Dtmf Calls

    Previous view ADVANCED OPERATION DTMF calls D Manual Dialing D Stun function A user can send DTMF codes. (Only for LTR operation) The Stun function is used when a transceiver is stolen While holding down [PTT], push the keys on the Ten- or lost, and the function deactivates the transceiver.
  • Page 43: Emergency Call

    Previous view ADVANCED OPERATION Emergency call D Transmitting an Emergency call IMPORTANT: It is recommended that the dealer sets an Emergency channel in each zone, to provide a When the transceiver enters the Emergency mode, a reliable Emergency call operation. countdown starts.
  • Page 44 Previous view ADVANCED OPERATION Emergency call D Transmitting an Emergency call (Continued) The transceiver enters the Emergency mode through the following functions: • The Man Down function When the transceiver leans past the preset angle for With Stationary the ON Timer preset time. z The transceiver leans past the preset angle for the L If a user raises the transceiver back from the preset ON Timer preset time.
  • Page 45 Previous view ADVANCED OPERATION Emergency call D Transmitting an Emergency call (Continued) The transceiver enters the Emergency mode through the following functions: • The Lone Worker function When no operation occurs for the ON Timer preset time. With Stationary L If a user pushes any key before the Reminder Timer z When no operation occurs for the ON Timer preset set time expires, the Emergency mode is canceled.
  • Page 46 Previous view ADVANCED OPERATION Emergency call D Transmitting an Emergency call (Continued) The transceiver enters the Emergency mode through the following functions: • The Stationary Detection function • The Motion Detection function When the transceiver is detected as being stationary When the transceiver continuously moves for the ON (no motion) for the ON Timer preset time.
  • Page 47: Scrambler

    Previous view ADVANCED OPERATION Scrambler Radio Access Number (RAN) The Voice Scrambler function provides private RAN is a signaling system designed for digital radio communication between stations. communications. When a channel is set up with a RAN, the squelch will Push [Scrambler/Encryption] to toggle the Scrambler open only when a call containing a matching RAN is function ON or OFF.
  • Page 48: Aquaquake™ Water Draining Function (For The Portable Type Transceiver)

    Previous view ADVANCED OPERATION AquaQuake™ Water Draining function (for the Portable type transceiver) By vibrating the speaker, the AquaQuake Water Draining function clears water from the speaker grill to maintain clear audio. 1. Hold down [AquaQuake] to turn ON the AquaQuake water draining function.
  • Page 49 Previous view SCAN OPERATION Section Starting a Scan ............... 5-2 Canceling a Scan ..............5-3 Selecting a Scan list ............... 5-4 Setting or clearing a Scan tag ..........5-5...
  • Page 50: Section 5 Scan Operation

    Previous view SCAN OPERATION Starting a Scan A Scan checks for signals on each channel and stops <Menu operation> when a signal is received. Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD type NOTE: Two or more channels must be preset to start (Menu >...
  • Page 51: Canceling A Scan

    Previous view SCAN OPERATION Canceling a Scan <Key operation> While scanning, push [Scan Start/Stop] to stop a Scan. • “ ” disappears. (Depending on the transceiver’s version.) <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD type (Menu >...
  • Page 52: Selecting A Scan List

    Previous view SCAN OPERATION Selecting a Scan list You can select a Scan list to be scanned. <Menu operation> Channels included in the selected Scan list are Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types scanned during a scan. Mobile: For the LCD type When selecting a zone type Scan list, the channels (Menu >...
  • Page 53: Setting Or Clearing A Scan Tag

    Previous view SCAN OPERATION Setting or clearing a Scan tag You can set or clear a Scan tag to or from a channel in a Scan list. The Scan tag channel is a target channel during a Scan. <Key operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types In a selected Scan list: Mobile: For the LCD type...
  • Page 54 Previous view SCAN OPERATION Setting or clearing a Scan tag (Continued) <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD type (Menu > Channel/Scan > Scan tag) 1. Select a channel. (p. 3-4) 5. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a list, then push 2.
  • Page 55 Previous view MENU SCREEN Section Menu screen description ............6-2 D Using the Menu screen ........... 6-2 Menu items ................6-3 Channel/Scan ................. 6-8 Signaling/Call................6-9 Trunking ................6-10 Functions ................6-10 GPS ..................6-11 Voice Rec ................6-12 Audio Setting ................ 6-13 SD Card ................
  • Page 56: Menu Screen Description

    Previous view MENU SCREEN Menu screen description For only the Portable Ten-key type, Portable Simple NOTE: The language displayed on the “Menu” key type, or Mobile LCD type transceivers, the user screen is set to English by default, but a dealer can open the “Menu”...
  • Page 57 Previous view MENU SCREEN Menu items In the Menu screen, the items are categorized, as shown below. Channel/Scan C.Tone CH Select p. 6-8 Sets the Continuous tone channel. Compander p. 6-8 Turns the Compander function ON or OFF. Priority A CH p.
  • Page 58 Previous view MENU SCREEN Menu items (Continued) Status Signaling/Call p. 6-9 Displays the “Status” screen. The preset Status messages are selectable. Write Message p. 6-9 Enables the user to directly enter a message. Trunking Roaming Request p. 6-10 Turns the Roaming Request function ON or OFF. Site Select p.
  • Page 59 Previous view MENU SCREEN Menu items (Continued) Mic Gain Audio Setting p. 6-13 Sets the microphone sensitivity. RX Noise Cancel p. 6-13 Selects whether or not to suppress the receive audio noise to make the audio easy to hear. TX Noise Cancel p.
  • Page 60 Previous view MENU SCREEN Menu items (Continued) Clock Clock Adjust p. 6-15 Sets the date and time. Clock Auto Adjust p. 6-15 Selects whether or not to automatically adjust the clock with data from the internal GPS receiver. Clock Display p.
  • Page 61 Previous view MENU SCREEN Menu items (Continued) Utility System Beep Lv (System Beep level) p. 6-17 Sets the System Beep output level. Emer Beep Lv (Emergency beep Level) p. 6-17 Sets the Beep output level when in the Emergency mode. Key-touch Beep Lv (Key-touch beep Level) p.
  • Page 62: Channel/Scan

    Previous view MENU SCREEN Channel/Scan C.Tone CH Select Scan List Sets a Scan list to be scanned. (p. 5-4) In the Analog mode Sets the Continuous tone channel. (p. 3-5) Scan Start/Stop Starts or cancels a Scan. Compander A Scan checks for signals on each channel and stops In the Analog mode when a signal is received.
  • Page 63: Signaling/Call

    Previous view MENU SCREEN Signaling/Call Call List Select Incoming Selects a calling destination. After selecting, push In the Analog mode (MDC 1200 only) [PTT] to transmit the voice call to the selected In the Digital mode destination. (pp. 7-3, 7-4) Displays a log of the received Individual call, Call Alert call, Status message, and Message.
  • Page 64: Trunking

    Previous view MENU SCREEN Trunking Functions Roaming Request Ext CH Sel Mode (For the Multi-site Trunk operation) Turns the External Channel Select function ON or OFF. In the Digital mode When this function is ON, Memory channels are Turns the Roaming Request function ON or OFF. selectable by only external input.
  • Page 65: Gps

    Previous view MENU SCREEN Functions (Continued) Surveillance GPS ON/OFF Turns the Surveillance function ON or OFF. Turns the GPS function ON or OFF. When this function is ON, beeps are not heard and When this function is ON, position data from the the backlight and the Status indicator do not light, internal GPS receiver (Portable) or external GPS even when a signal is received, or a key is pushed.
  • Page 66: Voice Rec

    Previous view MENU SCREEN Voice Rec Call Recorder Play Emer Call microSD card is required microSD card is required z Rec Start Do the following steps to play back the recorded Push [OK] to start the audio recording. Emergency audio on the microSD card. •...
  • Page 67: Audio Setting

    Previous view MENU SCREEN Audio Setting SD Card Mic Gain Load Setting <- SD Sets the microphone sensitivity. Loads the transceiver’s settings from the microSD • Range: –8 (Minimum) ~ 5 (Maximum). card. L Higher values make the microphone more sensitive to the L See “Loading the saved data fi les onto a microSD card”...
  • Page 68: Bluetooth

    Previous view MENU SCREEN Bluetooth Bluetooth P.Save (VS-3) Turns the Bluetooth ® function ON or OFF. Selects whether to operate in the Bluetooth ® • OFF: Turns OFF the function. headset’s Battery Saving mode when the optional • ON: Turns ON the function. VS-3 Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 69: Clock

    Previous view MENU SCREEN Clock Vibration Clock Adjust Opening Vibration (For the Portable types) z Date Selects whether or not to vibrate the transceiver when Sets the date (Year/Month/Day). it is turned ON. (The day of the week is automatically set.) L To use this function, the Vibration function must be turned ON, in advance.
  • Page 70: Sensor

    Previous view MENU SCREEN Sensor Display Man down Angle (For the Portable types) Backlight Sets the Emergency mode detection angle for the Sets the Key Backlight status. Man Down function. If the transceiver leans past the set angle for the ON Timer time period, the transceiver For the Portable types enters the Emergency mode, and then a countdown •...
  • Page 71: Utility

    Previous view MENU SCREEN Utility System Beep Lv Warning Beep Lv Sets the System Beep output level. Sets the Warning Beep output level. The beep sounds when connecting to or blocked from The Warning Beep sounds when: the System. When a Linked option is selected, the •...
  • Page 72: Information

    Previous view MENU SCREEN Information Battery Info Displays the battery voltage. Comment Displays the transceiver’s comment. The comment 1 is displayed on the first screen (Portable) or upper line (Mobile), and the comment 2 is on the second screen (Portable) or lower line (Mobile).
  • Page 73 Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Section NXDN™ system operation ............. 7-2 Transmitting a call ..............7-3 D Transmitting an Individual call ......... 7-3 D Transmitting a Group call ..........7-4 D Transmitting a Status message ........7-5 D Transmitting a Message ..........7-7 D Directly entering message ..........
  • Page 74: Nxdn™ System Operation

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION NXDN™ system operation NXDN is a new “Common Air Interface” (CAI), the name for over-the-air methods by which transceivers and repeaters communicate. NXDN defines the next- generation digital transceiver. The NXDN system has two operating modes, Conventional and Trunking.
  • Page 75: Transmitting A Call

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call NXDN operation enables you to make a call to a <Key operation> specific station (Individual call) or to a particular group Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types (Group call). Other digital mode transceivers on the Mobile: For the LCD types channel will not receive a call that does not match Using [Call List Select]:...
  • Page 76: D Transmitting A Group Call

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting a Group call You can call a specified group. <Menu operation> <Key operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types Mobile: For the LCD types (Menu >...
  • Page 77: D Transmitting A Status Message

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting a Status message You can transmit a preset simple message. You cannot transmit a voice signal at the same time. <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types (Menu >...
  • Page 78 Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting a Status message (Continued) <Key operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types Using [Status]: 1. Push [Status] to display the “Status” screen. 2. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a Status Message, then push [PTT] to transmit it.
  • Page 79: D Transmitting A Message

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting a Message You can transmit a message of up to 100 characters. <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types (Menu > Signaling/Call > Call Menu) 1.
  • Page 80 Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting a Message (Continued) <Key operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types Using [Message]: 1. Push [Message] to display the “Message” screen. 2. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a Message, then push [PTT] to transmit it.
  • Page 81: D Directly Entering Message

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call D Directly entering message You can directly enter a message, then send it to the target station or group. <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Characters Mobile: For the LCD types Portable: For the Ten-key type [1] (space) (Menu >...
  • Page 82: D Transmitting A Call Alert Call

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting a Call Alert call A Call Alert call enables you to notify another user who may be away from the transceiver that you want to talk. <Menu operation> <Key operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Portable: For all types Mobile: For the LCD types...
  • Page 83: D Transmitting A Remote Monitor Call

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting a Remote Monitor call D Transmitting a Radio Check Remote Monitor call enables you to send a signal that Radio Check call enables you to determine requires the target station to transmit the microphone whether the target station is turned ON, within the audio.
  • Page 84: D Transmitting A Stun Command

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting a Stun command D Transmitting a Revive command A Stun command enables you to send a signal that A Revive command enables you to send a signal that will stun the target station. will revive a stunned station.
  • Page 85: D Transmitting A Kill Command

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting a Kill command D Transmitting an Emergency call A Kill command enables you to send a signal that will An NXDN Emergency call can be transmitted in disable the target station. the same way as the 2-Tone, 5-Tone, or MDC 1200 signaling operation.
  • Page 86: D Transmitting A Position Data

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting Position data When the GPS function is ON, and the internal GPS receiver receives Position data, the longitude and latitude data can be automatically transmitted: • When a GPS request status message is received •...
  • Page 87: Receiving A Call

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Receiving a call D Receiving an Individual call D Receiving a Message 1. When an Individual call is received: 1. When a Message is received: • Mute is released. • Beeps sound. • The Status indicator lights green. •...
  • Page 88: D Receiving A Stun, Kill Or Revive

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Receiving a call (Continued) D Receiving a Stun, Kill or Revive D Receiving an Emergency call If a Stun or Kill command is received, the transceiver 1. When an Emergency call is received: will display “SORRY”* and you cannot receive or •...
  • Page 89: Roaming Function (For The Multi-Site Trunking Operation)

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Roaming nunction (For the Multi-site Trunking operation) D Roaming Request nunction The Multi-site Trunking mode enables the transceiver to move to another site, according to the preset Site The Roaming Request function enables the list* , in order to find a site that has a higher quality transceiver to start or resume a Roaming scan, signal, or provides better services.
  • Page 90: Site Lock Function (For The Multi-Site Trunking Operation)

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Site Lock nunction (For the Multi-site Trunking operation) You can lock the transceiver to the currently registered site. When this function is ON, the transceiver cancels resuming a Roaming scan, and stays on the current site, regardless of the error rate. Push [Site Lock] to turn the Site Lock function ON or OFF.
  • Page 91: Site Select Function (For The Multi-Site Trunking Operation)

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Site Select nunction (For the Multi-site Trunking operation) You can manually select a site without a Roaming scan. 1. Push [Site Select] to display the “Site Select” screen. 2. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a site from the preset Site list*.
  • Page 92: Displaying The Incoming List

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Displaying the Incoming list The transceiver saves a log of the received Individual calls, Call Alert calls, Status messages, and Messages in the memory, depending on the presetting. Up to 10 Message/Status or 5 Voice/Call Alert calls can be saved in the log, and the oldest call record is erased when an 11th (Message/Status) or 6th (Voice/Call Alert) call is received.
  • Page 93: Displaying The Outgoing List

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Displaying the Outgoing list The transceiver saves a log of the transmitted Individual calls and Call Alert calls in the memory, depending on the presetting. Up to 5 calls can be saved in the log, and the oldest call record is erased when an 6th call is received.
  • Page 94: Deleting The Incoming List

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Deleting the Incoming list The receive call log can be deleted from the Incoming list. <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types (Menu > Signaling/Call > Clear Incoming) 1.
  • Page 95: Deleting The Outgoing List

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Deleting the Outgoing list The transmit call log can be deleted from the Outgoing list. <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types (Menu > Signaling/Call > Clear Outgoing) 1.
  • Page 96: Encryption Function

    Previous view NXDN™ OPERATION Encryption nunction The encryption function enables voice scrambling, which provides private digital communication between stations. When a encrypted call is received, the squelch will open only when the call contains a matching Key ID*. If a call containing a different Key ID* is made on the same channel, the squelch will not open, and the user will not hear the call.
  • Page 97 Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Section MDC 1200 system operation ..........8-2 Transmitting a call ..............8-3 D Transmitting a PTT ID ............. 8-3 D Transmitting an MDC Emergency call ......8-4 D Transmitting an MDC Emergency Acknowledgement ..8-4 D Transmitting an MDC Selective Call (Sel Call) ....
  • Page 98: Mdc 1200 System Operation

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION MDC 1200 system operation This function is usable in only the Analog mode. The MDC 1200 signaling system enhances your transceiver’s capabilities. You can receive or transmit PTT IDs, Emergency, Selective Call (SelCall), Call Alert, Radio Check, Stun, Revive, Status, and Message calls.
  • Page 99: Transmitting A Call

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting a PTT ID You can transmit a call with your station ID. When another station receives a PTT ID, your station ID is displayed. Push [PTT] to make a call. •...
  • Page 100: D Transmitting An Mdc Emergency Call

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting an MDC Emergency call An MDC Emergency call can be transmitted in the same way as the 2-Tone, 5-Tone, or NXDN signaling operation. See “Emergency call” for details. (pp. 4-3 ~ 4-6) The transceiver can also be set to keep the microphone open in the Emergency mode to monitor...
  • Page 101: D Transmitting An Mdc Selective Call (Sel Call)

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting an MDC Selective Call (Sel Call) An MDC Sel Call enables you to make a call to a <Menu operation> specific station, or to a particular group. Other MDC Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types 1200 system transceivers on the channel do not Mobile: For the LCD type...
  • Page 102: D Transmitting An Mdc Call Alert Call

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting an MDC Call Alert call An MDC Call Alert call enables you to notify another user who may be away from the transceiver that you want to talk. It also enables a user who is away from their transceiver, that they have received a call from another user.
  • Page 103 Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting an MDC Call Alert call (Continued) <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD type (Menu > Signaling/Call > Call Menu) 1.
  • Page 104: D Transmitting An Mdc Radio Check Call

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting an MDC Radio Check call An MDC Radio Check call enables the user to determine whether the targeted station is turned ON, within the communication range and on the channel, without requiring any action from the targeted station user.
  • Page 105 Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting an MDC Radio Check call (Continued) <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD type (Menu > Signaling/Call > Call Menu) 1.
  • Page 106: D Transmitting An Mdc Stun Call

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting an MDC Stun call An MDC Stun call remotely disables the transceiver. <Key operation> 1. Push [Call Menu] to display the Call Menu screen. • After receiving an acknowledgement, “Success” is 2.
  • Page 107 Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting an MDC Stun call (Continued) <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD type (Menu > Signaling/Call > Call Menu) 1. Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen. •...
  • Page 108: D Transmitting An Mdc Revive Call

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting an MDC Revive call An MDC Revive call revives a stunned transceiver to normal operation. <Key operation> 1. Push [Call Menu] to display the Call Menu screen. • After receiving an acknowledgement, “Success” is 2.
  • Page 109 Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting an MDC Revive call (Continued) <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD type (Menu > Signaling/Call > Call Menu) 1. Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen. •...
  • Page 110: D Transmitting An Mdc Status Call

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting an MDC Status call An MDC Status call enables you to send a preset Status message. There are 16 kinds of Status messages. In addition, the transceiver can send an MDC Status Poll call that make the targeted station to automatically transmit a Status call, depending on the presetting.
  • Page 111 Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting an MDC Status call (Continued) <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD type (Menu > Signaling/Call > Status) 1. Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen. •...
  • Page 112: D Transmitting An Mdc Message Call

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting an MDC Message call You can send a MDC Message call. There are 16 kinds of Messages. <Key operation> 1. Push [Message] to display the Message list. • After receiving an acknowledgement, “Success” is 2.
  • Page 113 Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) D Transmitting an MDC Message call (Continued) <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD type (Menu > Signaling/Call > Status) 1. Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen. •...
  • Page 114: Receiving A Call

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Receiving a call D Receiving a PTTID D Receiving an MDC Emergency call When a PTTID is received. When an MDC Emergency call is received: • Beeps sound, depending on the presetting. • Beeps sound. •...
  • Page 115: D Receiving An Mdc Selective Call (Sel Call)

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Receiving a call (Continued) D Receiving an MDC Selective Call (Sel Call) D Receiving an MDC Call Alert call When an MDC Sel Call is received: When an MDC Call Alert call is received, •...
  • Page 116: D Receiving An Mdc Stun Call Or Revive Call

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Receiving a call (Continued) D Receiving an MDC Stun call or Revive call If an MDC Stun call is received that matches your station ID, the transceiver displays “SORRY” and you can not receive or transmit. To use the transceiver again, you need to: •...
  • Page 117: D Receiving An Mdc Status Call

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Receiving a call (Continued) D Receiving an MDC Status call D Receiving an MDC Message call When an MDC Status call is received. When an MDC Message call is received. • Beeps sound. • Beeps sound. •...
  • Page 118: Incoming Call Log Function

    Previous view MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Incoming Call log function After receiving an MDC Sel Call, Call Alert call, or Emergency call, the call log may be displayed, depending on the presetting. Up to 5 calls can be memorized, and the oldest call is deleted when a 6th call is received.
  • Page 119 Previous view ABOUT THE microSD CARD Section About the microSD card ............9-2 Saving data onto the microSD card ........9-2 Inserting or removing the microSD card ......... 9-3 D Inserting ................9-3 D Removing ................ 9-3 Unmounting the microSD card ..........9-4 Formatting the microSD card..........
  • Page 120: About The Microsd Card

    ABOUT THE microSD CARD About the microSD card Saving data onto the microSD card A user can save the following data onto the microSD The microSD or microSDHC card is not supplied by Icom. card: User supplied. • Communication audio The transmitted and received audio.
  • Page 121: Inserting Or Removing The Microsd Card

    Previous view ABOUT THE microSD CARD Inserting or removing the microSD card NOTE: Use the transceiver's built-in Format function to format all microSD cards to be used with the transceiver. Format, even preformatted cards for PCs or other uses. (p. 9-4) D Inserting D Removing z Portable types...
  • Page 122: Unmounting The Microsd Card

    Previous view ABOUT THE microSD CARD Unmounting the microSD card Formatting the microSD card Before you remove a card when the transceiver is ON, Use the transceiver's built-in Format function be sure to first electrically unmount it, as shown below. to format all microSD cards to be used with the Otherwise the data may be corrupted or deleted.
  • Page 123: Loading The Saved Data Files Onto A Microsd Card

    Previous view ABOUT THE microSD CARD Loading the saved data files onto a microSD card You can load the Memory channels and transceiver’s settings from the card to a transceiver. This function is convenient when: • Setting up from a PC •...
  • Page 124: Displaying The Information Of The Microsd Card

    Previous view ABOUT THE microSD CARD Displaying the information of the microSD card You can display the microSD card capacity, remaining capacity, and the time remaining for voice recording. <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types (Menu >...
  • Page 125: Backing Up The Data Saved On The Microsd Card Onto A Pc

    Previous view ABOUT THE microSD CARD Backing up the data saved on the microSD card onto a PC You can easily restore data with a backup file, even if the setting data in the microSD card is accidentally deleted. D About the microSD card’s folder contents (Example: Selecting the setting data) The folder in the microSD card contains the following: When the PC reads the microSD card data, the...
  • Page 126: D Making A Backup File On Your Pc

    Previous view ABOUT THE microSD CARD Backing up the data saved on the microSD card onto a PC (Continued) D Making a backup file on your PC Windows 7 is used for these instructions. 1. Insert the microSD card into the SD card drive or a memory card reader* on your PC.
  • Page 127 Previous view VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Section Recording a communication audio ........10-2 D Recording ..............10-2 Recording an Emergency audio ........... 10-4 D Recording ..............10-4 Playing back a recorded audio ..........10-5 D Playing back a recorded communication audio .... 10-5 D Playing back an Emergency audio .......
  • Page 128: Recording A Communication Audio

    Previous view VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Recording a communication audio D Recording This transceiver is equipped with a recorder not only for the receive audio, but also for transmit audio. <Key operation> This function is useful to make a communication 1. Push [Rec Call] to turn ON the Call Recorder record.
  • Page 129 Previous view VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Recording a communication audio D Recording (Continued) <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD type (Menu > Voice Rec > Call Recorder) 1. Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen. 2.
  • Page 130: Recording An Emergency Audio

    Previous view VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Recording Emergency audio D Recording The transceiver always records the audio in the Emergency mode when pushing [PTT], receiving the 1. Enter the Emergency mode. (p. 4-3) Emergency call, or with the Auto TX function. The recorded audio is saved onto a microSD card.
  • Page 131: Playing Back A Recorded Audio

    Previous view VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back a recorded audio D Playing back a recorded communication audio You can playback the recorded communication audio. <Key operation> <Menu operation> 1. Push [Play Call]. Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types •...
  • Page 132: D Playing Back An Emergency Audio

    Previous view VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back a recorded audio (Continued) D Playing back an Emergency audio You can playback the recorded Emergency audio. <Key operation> <Menu operation> 1. Push [Play Emer]. Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types •...
  • Page 133: D Player Screen

    Previous view VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back a recorded audio (Continued) D Player screen Call type • “ID”* is displayed for the Individual call in the Digital mode. Start time • “TLK”* is displayed for the Group call in the Digital mode. •...
  • Page 134: Deleting A File

    Previous view VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Deleting a file You can delete a recorded audio file. <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types <Key operation> Mobile: For the LCD type 1. Push [Play Call]. (Menu > Voice Rec > Play Call Rec) •...
  • Page 135: Playing Back The Recorded File On A Pc

    Previous view VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back the recorded file on a PC You can also playback the voice memory data on a NOTE: • The playback method may differ, depending on the L Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 is used for the description below. application.
  • Page 136 Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Section Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology operation ......11-2 D Electromagnetic Interference .........11-2 Turning ON the Bluetooth ® function ........11-3 D For the Portable Ten-key and Simple key types and Mobile LCD types ............11-3 D For the Portable Non-display types and Mobile Segment types ...........11-4 Pairing with a headset ............11-6 Headset settings ..............11-8...
  • Page 137: Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Operation

    Bluetooth ® NOTE: The Bluetooth ® communication range may vary, depending on the environment in which the • Icom Headset device operates. When you connect the optional VS-3 Bluetooth ® Microwave ovens or a Wireless LAN may cause an to the transceiver, you can wirelessly headset interference.
  • Page 138: Turning On The Bluetooth ® Function

    Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Turning ON the Bluetooth ® function D For the Portable Ten-key and Simple key types and Mobile LCD types This section describes how to turn ON the Bluetooth ® function using the Portable Ten-key and the Simple key types or Mobile LCD types.
  • Page 139 Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Turning ON the Bluetooth ® function (Continued) D For the Portable Non-display types and Mobile Segment types This section describes how to turn ON the Bluetooth ® function and start pairing using the Portable Non- display types or Mobile Segment types.
  • Page 140 Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Turning ON the Bluetooth ® function D For the Portable Non-display types and Mobile Segment types (Continued) Mobile: Step 1: Entering the Bluetooth ® Set mode Step 5: Pairing with a data device (Transceiver) (Transceiver) 1.
  • Page 141: Pairing With A Headset

    Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Pairing with a headset This section describes how to pair with a Bluetooth ® 5. Push [Up] or [Down] to select “Headset,” then headset using the Portable Ten-key and the Simple push [OK] to start searching. key types or Mobile LCD types.
  • Page 142 Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Pairing with a headset (Continued) Step 4: Connecting to the headset (Transceiver) 1. Push [Up] or [Down] to select the headset to connect, then push [OK]. • Connects to the headset. 2. After the transceiver and the headset connection has succeeded, “✔”...
  • Page 143: Headset Settings

    Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Headset settings D AF Output (Menu > Bluetooth > BT Audio Setting) You can set the audio output device when a Bluetooth headset is connected. ® If the “BT Audio Setting” item is set to “BT & SP,” you can hear audio from both a connected Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 144: Pairing With A Data Device

    Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Pairing with a data device This section describes how to pair with a Bluetooth ® 5. Push [Up] or [Down] to select “Data Device,” then data device using the Portable Ten-key and the push [OK] to start searching. Simple key types or Mobile LCD types.
  • Page 145 Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Pairing with a data device (Continued) Step 4: Connecting to the data device Step 6: Connection (Transceiver) (Transceiver) 1. After the transceiver and the device connection Push [Up] or [Down] to select the data device to has succeeded, “✔”...
  • Page 146: Accepting A Pairing Request From A Bluetooth ® Device

    Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Accepting a pairing request from a Bluetooth ® device This section describes how to accept a pairing request Step 5: Sending a Pairing request to the from a Bluetooth ® device. transceiver (Bluetooth ® device) 1.
  • Page 147 Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Accepting a pairing request from a Bluetooth ® device (Continued) 6. Push [Up] or [Down] to select “Connect,” then Step 8: Connection (Transceiver) push [OK]. 1. After the transceiver and the device connection • Connects to the device. has succeeded, “✔”...
  • Page 148: Disconnecting From A Bluetooth ® Device

    Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Disconnecting from a Bluetooth ® device You can disconnect from a Bluetooth ® device without cancelling the pairing. <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types (Menu > Bluetooth > BT Device List) 1.
  • Page 149: Deleting A Bluetooth ® Device From The Pairing List

    Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Deleting a Bluetooth ® device from the pairing list You can delete a Bluetooth ® device from the “BT Device List” screen. Before deleting a connected Bluetooth ® device, disconnect it. (p. 11-13) <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types (Menu >...
  • Page 150: D For The Portable Ten-Key And Simple Key Types And Mobile Lcd Types

    Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Resetting the installed Bluetooth ® unit D For the Portable Ten-key and Simple key types and Mobile LCD types You can reset the installed Bluetooth ® unit. You should reset the unit if you have trouble during Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 151: D For The Portable Non-Display Types And Mobile Segment Types

    Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION Resetting the installed Bluetooth ® unit (Continued) D For the Portable Non-display types and Mobile Segment types NOTE: Before resetting, the Bluetooth ® function must be turned OFF. Otherwise, resetting cannot be done. Portable: Mobile: 1.
  • Page 152: The Maximum Number Of Paired Devices

    Previous view Bluetooth ® OPERATION The maximum number of paired devices You can pair two types of the Bluetooth ® devices: Headset and Data devices. Up to 8 Bluetooth ® devices can be paired with the installed Bluetooth ® unit. Displays the paired Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 153 Previous view USER SETTINGS Section Setting the Backlight status ..........12-2 Setting the Key-touch Beep level ......... 12-3 Setting the Ringer level ............12-5 Setting the Squelch level ............12-7 Setting the Microphone gain level ........12-8 Setting the VOX function ............12-9 Setting the VOX Delay............
  • Page 154: Setting The Backlight Status

    Previous view USER SETTINGS Setting the Backlight status You can set the Backlight status. <Key operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types <Menu operation> Push [Backlight] to select the option. Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types •...
  • Page 155: Setting The Key-Touch Beep Level

    Previous view USER SETTINGS Setting the Key-touch Beep level You can set the Key-touch Beep level. <Key operation> A beep sounds when you operate a key. Portable: For the Non-display types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. <Menu operation> 2. Set [Selector] to any channel other than Channel Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types 3.
  • Page 156 Previous view USER SETTINGS Setting the Key-touch Beep level <Key operation> (Continued) Mobile: For the Segment types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. While holding down [F2] and [F3], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F2] and [F3] for about 3 seconds. •...
  • Page 157: Setting The Ringer Level

    Previous view USER SETTINGS Setting the Ringer level You can set the Ringer level. <Key operation> Rings sound when receiving a call. Portable: For the Non-display types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. <Menu operation> 2. Set [Selector] to Channel 16. Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types 3.
  • Page 158 Previous view USER SETTINGS Setting the Ringer level <Key operation> (Continued) Mobile: For the Segment types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. While holding down [F2] and [F3], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F2] and [F3] for about 3 seconds. •...
  • Page 159: Setting The Squelch Level

    Previous view USER SETTINGS Setting the Squelch level You can set the Squelch level to between 1 (loose <Key operation> squelch) and 9 (tight squelch), or 0 (open). Portable: For the Non-display types The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal, 1.
  • Page 160: Setting The Microphone Gain Level

    Previous view USER SETTINGS Setting the Microphone gain level <Menu operation> <Key operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Portable: For the Non-display types Mobile: For the LCD types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. Set [Selector] to Channel 16. ( Menu >...
  • Page 161 Previous view USER SETTINGS Setting the VOX nunction You can turn the VOX function ON or OFF. <Key operation> The VOX function automatically switches between Portable: For the Non-display types receive and transmit in the voice mode. 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2.
  • Page 162: Setting The Vox Delay

    Previous view USER SETTINGS Setting the VOX Delay The VOX Delay is the period of time the transceiver continues transmitting after the user stops speaking, and then the VOX switches to receive. <Menu operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types ( Menu >...
  • Page 163: Setting The Vox Gain Level

    Previous view USER SETTINGS Setting the VOX gain level You can set the VOX gain level to between 1 <Key operation> (minimum) and 10 (maximum). Higher values make Portable: For the Non-display types the VOX function more sensitive to your voice. 1.
  • Page 164: Setting The Tx Noise Cancel Level

    Previous view USER SETTINGS Setting the TX Noise Cancel level You can set the TX Noise Cancel level to between 1 <Key operation> (minimum) and 3 (maximum), or OFF to suppress the Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types microphone input noise to make the audio easy to Mobile: For the LCD types hear.
  • Page 165 Previous view USER SETTINGS Setting the TX Noise Cancel level <Key operation> (Continued) Mobile: For the Segment types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. While holding down [F2] and [F3], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F2] and [F3] for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 166: Setting The Rx Noise Cancel Level

    Previous view USER SETTINGS Setting the RX Noise Cancel level You can set the RX Noise Cancel level to between 1 <Key operation> (minimum) and 3 (maximum), or OFF to suppress the Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types receive audio noise to make the audio easy to hear.
  • Page 167 Previous view USER SETTINGS Setting the RX Noise Cancel level <Key operation> (Continued) Mobile: For the Segment types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. While holding down [F2] and [F3], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F2] and [F3] for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 168 Previous view OTHERS Section Displaying the transceiver’s firmware information ....13-2 LCD Color Check..............13-3 Copying data from a transceiver........... 13-4 D Connecting ..............13-4 D Copying data ..............13-4 13-1...
  • Page 169 Previous view OTHERS Displaying the transceiver’s firmware information You can display the transceiver firmware’s information. <Menu operation> <Key operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types Mobile: For the LCD types ( Menu >...
  • Page 170 Previous view OTHERS LCD Color Check You can check whether or not the LCD displays color correctly. <Menu operation> <Key operation> Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types Mobile: For the LCD types 1.
  • Page 171 Previous view OTHERS Copying data from a transceiver D Copying data This section describes how to copy data from a Master transceiver to a Sub transceiver using the Master: Portable Ten-key or Simple key types optional OPC-1870 or OPC-2362 Mobile LCD types zone copy cable The copying procedure differs, depending on the type of the Master transceiver used.
  • Page 172 Previous view OTHERS Copying data from a transceiver D Copying data (Continued) Master: Portable Non-display types Master: Mobile Segment types Step 1: Entering the Programming mode (Master) Step 1: Entering the Programming mode (Master) 1. Set [Selector] to Channel 16. 1.
  • Page 173 Previous view OPTIONS Section HM-218 (for the Mobile type transceiver) .. 14-2 hand microphone D Connecting the HM-218 ..........14-2 D About the Status indicator ..........14-2 D About the Software key functions ......... 14-2 HM-222 speaker microphone (for the Portable type transceiver) ........14-3 D Attaching ...............
  • Page 174: Hand Microphone (For The Mobile Type Transceiver)

    Previous view OPTIONS HM-218 (for the Mobile type transceiver) hand microphone D About the Status indicator [VOL/PWR] • Lights red while transmitting. • Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the [Emer] Status squelch is open. indicator Microphone D About the Software key functions [F1] Function NOTE: Dealers can assign the Software key...
  • Page 175: Speaker Microphone

    Previous view OPTIONS HM-222 (for the Portable type transceiver) speaker microphone Belt clip [Emer] Microphone Speaker [PTT] Turn OFF the transceiver before attaching or detaching the microphone Earphone jack You can connect an earphone (user supplied) to the earphone jack on NOTE: the microphone.
  • Page 176: Belt Clip (For The Portable Type Transceiver)

    Previous view OPTIONS MB-136 (for the Portable type transceiver) belt clip D MB-136 contents Base clip Belt clip D Attaching 1. Detach the battery pack, if attached. (p. 1-3) Base clip 2. Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the clip locks and makes a “click”...
  • Page 177: D Detaching

    Previous view OPTIONS MB-136 (for the Portable type transceiver) (Continued) belt clip D Detaching 1. Turn the transceiver upsidedown in the direction of the arrow and pull it out of the belt clip. 2. Detach the battery pack. (p. 1-3) 3.
  • Page 178: Carrying Case (For The Portable Type Transceiver)

    Previous view OPTIONS LC-184/LC-186 (for the Portable type transceiver) carrying case D Types Select the LC-184 or LC-186 carrying case, according to the transceiver type. • LC-184: For the Simple key types and Ten-key types. • LC-186: For the Non-display types. D Attaching 1.
  • Page 179 Previous view INDEX Accessories ...............1-1 Firmware information displaying ........13-2 Attaching .................1-3 Flexible antenna (Portable) ..........1-3 Battery pack (Portable) ..........1-3 Front, top and side panels Belt clip (Portable)............1-4 For the Mobile type transceiver ........2-5 Microphone connector ..........2-5 Flexible antenna (Portable) ..........1-3 Mounting bracket (Mobile) ...........1-6 Transceiver types ............2-5 Advanced operation............4-1...
  • Page 180 Previous view INDEX MDC 1200 system operation (Continued) VOX ................6-11 VOX Delay ..............6-11 Transmitting a call ............8-3 Transmitting an MDC Call Alert call ......8-6 VOX Gain ..............6-11 Transmitting an MDC Emergency Acknowledgement ..8-4 Transmitting an MDC Emergency call ......8-4 GPS ON/OFF .............
  • Page 181 Previous view INDEX M (Continued) Panel description ...............2-1 microSD card ............. 9-1, 9-2 Displaying the information of the microSD card....9-6 Password entering .............3-2 Backing up the data saved on the microSD card....9-7 Priority channel Formatting the microSD card ..........9-4 Rewriting the Priority A or B channel ......3-5 microSD card’s folder contents ........9-7 Selecting the Priority A or B channel.......3-4 Inserting the microSD card ..........9-3...
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