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One or more of the following statements may be applicable: FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
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THANK YOU We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your personal mobile applications. This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your NEXEDGE mobile radio. Ask your dealer for information on any customized features they may have added to your radio.
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• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately, and contact your KENWOOD dealer. • Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic laws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your area.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following list before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
If your vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if they will perform normally while transmitting. Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory.
INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using an optional mounting bracket and screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision. 1 Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a template.
GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL Optional microphone (power) switch Press and hold to switch the transceiver power ON and OFF. Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. The default is Volume Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. The default is Volume Down.
Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. The default is Zone Up. Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. n Speaker Internal speaker o PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch Press and hold this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station. DISPLAY Indicator Description...
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Following is a list of available programmable functions. Contact your dealer for details on those functions which have been programmed on your transceiver. • 2-tone • Maintenance • Auto Reply Message • Menu • Auto Telephone • Monitor •...
BASIC OPERATIONS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF Press and hold the switch for approximately 1 second to turn the transceiver power ON. Press and hold the switch again to turn the transceiver OFF. ■ Transceiver Password If the transceiver is password protected, “PASSWORD” will appear on the display when the power is turned ON.
3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. • For best sound quality, hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth. ■ Making Group Calls (Digital) If a key has been programmed with [Group] or [Group + Status], you can select a group ID from the list to make a call to those parties.
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. MENU ACCESS 1 Press the key programmed as [Menu]. 2 Press to select a Menu item.
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Menu Description GPS POS DISP GPS Position Display mode GROUP Group mode GROUP+STATUS Group + Status mode GROUP+SDM Group + SDM mode HOME CH SEL Home CH/GID Select HORN ALERT Horn Alert ON/OFF INDIVIDUAL Individual mode INDIV+STATUS Individual + Status mode INDIV+SDM Individual + SDM mode LCD BRIGHTNESS...
Menu Description SQUELCH OFF Squelch Off ON/OFF STACK Stack mode STATUS Status mode SHORT MESSAGE Short Message mode TALK AROUND Talk Around ON/OFF TX AUDIO EQ TX Audio Equalizer mode TX AGC TX Audio Gain Control mode TX NOISE SUPPR TX Noise Suppressor mode PASSWORD Transceiver Password mode...
SCAN Scan monitors for signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops if a signal is present. To begin scanning, press the key programmed as [Scan]. • The icon appears on the display. •...
SCAN DELETE/ADD You can add and remove zones and/or channels/group IDs to and from your scan list. 1 Select your desired zone and/or channel/group ID. 2 Press the key programmed as [Zone Delete/Add] (to add/remove zones) or [Scan Delete/Add] (to add/remove channels/group IDs). •...
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING 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 (SELECTIVE CALLING) A Selcall is a voice call to a station or group of stations.
step 5) or Selcall + Status] to enter Selcall mode (proceed to step 3). 3 Press to select the station you want to call. • If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter the station ID by using the microphone keypad, or by using / .
ADVANCED OPERATIONS DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ■ Making a DTMF Call Note: DTMF calls can be made only in analog operation. Manual Dialing 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. 2 Enter the desired digits using the microphone keypad. •...
TELEPHONE CALLS ■ Making a Telephone Call Manual Dialing (Analog) 1 Select your desired zone and telephone group ID. 2 Press the PTT switch to start the call. 3 Enter your desired digits using the microphone keypad. Selecting a Number from the List 1 Select your desired zone and telephone group ID.
SCRAMBLER Press the key programmed as [Scrambler/ Encryption], or access the Menu {page 9}, to switch the transceiver to secure (encrypted) transmission. • Pressing the microphone PTT switch after the Scrambler function has been turned ON encrypts the transmitted signal. SIGNALING ■...
CLOCK If activated by your dealer, you can view the clock any time by pressing the key programmed as [Clock]. Note: Removing the transceiver power for extended periods will clear the clock time. To set the time: 1 Press the key programmed as [Clock Adjustment]. •...
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to perform without any additional operation on your part. TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) The Time-out Timer is used to prevent you from using a channel for an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound.
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT VOICE RECORDER The voice recorder allows you to record conversations and create voice memos. ■ Auto Recording If activated, the auto recorder will continuously record all transmitted and received signals. The recording storage area retains only the last 30 seconds of recording.
■ Playback To play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message: 1 Press the key programmed as [Playback] or access the Menu {page 9}. • If the last action on your transceiver was to auto record your conversation, “STORE?” will appear on the display, otherwise a recording channel with the time of the recording will appear.
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