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Kenwood NX-5200LG User Manual

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NX-5300LG
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  • Page 1 NX-5200LG NX-5300LG USER MANUAL B5A-4690-00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BASIC OPERATIONS ......................... 3 SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ....................3 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ...................... 4 SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL ..................4 TRANSMITTING ........................5 RECEIVING ..........................12 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ....................14 FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW ......................25 FUNCTION DETAILS ........................ 36 SCAN ............................

  • Page 3: Basic Operations

    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.

  • Page 4: Adjusting The Volume

    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.

  • Page 5: Transmitting

    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 ●...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 Making Group Calls (NXDN 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.
  • Page 10 Making Individual Calls (NXDN 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.
  • Page 11 Making Group Calls (NXDN 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 ●...

  • Page 12: Receiving

    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.
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Programmable Functions

    PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Refer to the tables in this section to determine which functions are available for appropriate channels. Function descriptions start on page 25. 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.

  • Page 15: Key Mode

    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. ●...
  • Page 16 Function Menu Display 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 Bluetooth Speaker BT Speaker Broadcast...
  • Page 17 Function Menu Display GPS Position Display GPS Pos Disp Group Group Group + Short Message Group+SDM Group + Status Group+Status Group ID/ Channel Entry High Transmit Power High TX Power Home Channel Home Channel Select Home Ch Sel Individual Individual Individual + Short Message Indiv+SDM Individual + Status...
  • Page 18 Function Menu Display Remote Control Remote Control RX Audio Equalizer (High) RX EQ High RX Audio Equalizer (High RX EQ High Mid Midrange) RX Audio Equalizer (Midrange) RX EQ Midrange RX Audio Equalizer (Low RX EQ Low Mid Midrange) RX Audio Equalizer (Low) RX EQ Low RX Auto Gain Control RX AGC...
  • Page 19 Function Menu Display Task Request Confirmation Task Telephone Disconnect Transceiver Password Password TX Audio Equalizer (High) TX EQ High TX Audio Equalizer (High TX EQ High Mid Midrange) TX Audio Equalizer (Midrange) TX EQ Midrange TX Audio Equalizer (Low TX EQ Low Mid Midrange) TX Audio Equalizer (Low) TX EQ Low...
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21 Function Menu Display Display Format Display Format Emergency Emergency Cancel EmgCnl External Microphone Sense Ext Mic Sense External Speaker External SP Fixed Volume Fixed Volume Front Panel Programming Panel Program Function GPS/ Bluetooth Reset GPS/BT Reset GPS Position Display GPS Pos Disp Group Group Group + Short Message...
  • Page 22 Function Menu Display OST Down OST List OST List OST Up Playback Playback Playback (Last Recording) Priority-channel Select Pri Ch Select Radio Check Radio Check Radio Inhibit Inhibit Radio Uninhibit Uninhibit Regroup Request Regroup Req Rekey Request Rekey Request Remote Control Remote Control RX Audio Equalizer (High) RX EQ High...
  • Page 23 Function Menu Display 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 Talk Around Talk Around Talkgroup Reset Talkgroup Rst Task Request Confirmation Task Telephone Disconnect Transceiver Password...

  • Page 24: Character Entry

    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).

  • Page 25: Functions Overview

    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. 36} , please contact your dealer. Texts in the <...
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 Call 1 ~ 6 <Call1 ~ Call6> Press this key to send a message or initiate a call. Call Response <CalRes> Press this key to respond to an Individual Call. When an Individual Call is received, the Alert tone stops. Channel Down <CH－>...
  • Page 28 Display Format <Disp> Allows you to switch the display between the zone-channel number and the channel name. Emergency Refer to “EMERGENCY CALLS” {p. 42} . Emergency Cancel Refer to “EMERGENCY CALLS” {p. 42} . External Microphone Sense Activates External Microphone Sense mode. External Speaker <Spkr>...
  • Page 29 Group ID/ Channel Entry <GrpEnt> In NXDN Trunking systems, press this key to enter a Group ID. In other operating systems, this key functions the same as Channel Entry. High Transmit Power <High> Turns High Transmit Power on or off. When using a channel programmed with low or medium power, this allows you to change the output power to high.
  • Page 30 LCD Brightness <Bright> Allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight depending on the surrounding lighting conditions. Lone Worker <LoneWk> Enables or disables Lone Worker function. Low Transmit Power <Low> Turns Low Transmit Power on or off. When using a channel programmed with medium or high power, this allows you to change the output power to low.
  • Page 31 OST Up <OST+> Press this key to increase the Operator Selectable Tone number of your selected channel. Playback <Play> Refer to “Playback” {p. 70} . Playback (Last Recording) <Play_L> Refer to “Playback” {p. 70} . Priority-channel Select <OSP> Allows you to set a channel as a priority channel. Radio Check Allows you to check whether the transceiver can be communicated or not.
  • Page 32 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 Log Data <Log> Allows you to save the operation and communication logs of this transceiver. Scan <Scan>...
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 System Up <Sys+> Press this key to select a succeeding system name and enable System Lock to the system selected. Tactical Zone <Tac> Allows you to register the selected channel to form a new group (Tactical Zone). Talk Around <TA> Allows you to toggle Talk Around ON and OFF.
  • Page 35 Vibrator <Vib> Allows you to toggle the vibrator function ON and OFF. When the vibrator is on, the transceiver will vibrate when a call is received. VOX <VOX> Allows you to adjust the VOX Gain level. VOX Function Activates the VOX function. Refer to “VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)”...

  • Page 36: Function Details

    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.

  • Page 37: Scan Revert

    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. ●...
  • Page 38 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 ●...

  • Page 39: Dtmf (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) Calls

    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.

  • Page 40: Trunking Calls

    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.

  • Page 41: Receiving A Telephone Call

    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.

  • Page 42: Emergency Calls

    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 (blue) key of the optional speaker/ ● microphone can be programmed with the Emergency function. Press and hold the key programmed as [Emergency].

  • Page 43: Scrambler (Analog/ Ltr)/ Encryption (P25/ Nxdn)

    SCRAMBLER (ANALOG/ LTR)/ ENCRYPTION (P25/ NXDN) Note: The Scrambler function can be used only in Analog Conventional and LTR Trunking ● Operation. The following types of encryption are available depending on the system used. ● NXDN : Bit scrambling (built-in encryption function), AES (SCM*) and DES (built-in-DES or SCM*) : AES (SCM*) and DES (built-in-DES or SCM*) * SCM (Secure Cryptographic Module) is a hardware cryptographic module developed by...

  • Page 44: Password Protection

    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.

  • Page 45: Signaling

    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.

  • Page 46: Optional Signaling

    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 ●...

  • Page 47: Clock

    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 ●...

  • Page 48: Battery Information Display

    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. ●...
  • Page 49 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 (%).

  • Page 50: Multi Language

    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.

  • Page 51: Fleetsync: Alphanumeric 2-Way Paging Function

    FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by JVCKENWOOD 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. ●...

  • Page 52: Status Message

    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.

  • Page 53: Short Messages

    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 >...

  • Page 54: Voice Operated Transmission (Vox)

    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 microphone input sensitivity of the VOX operation. Connect a headset to the transceiver.

  • Page 55: Background Operations

    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.

  • Page 56: Signal Strength Indicator

    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.

  • Page 57: Control Channel Hunt

    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.

  • Page 58: Bluetooth

    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.
  • Page 59 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.

  • Page 60: Turning Bluetooth On/Off

    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.
  • Page 61 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 ●...
  • Page 62 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 ●...
  • Page 63 The transceiver transits to each mode when the FPU communication begins. To use the PC Interface Protocol, run the PC commands.

  • Page 64: Useful Functions

    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.
  • Page 65 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 “...
  • Page 66 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.
  • Page 67 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.

  • Page 68: Notification Display

    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.

  • Page 69: Built-In Memory

    BUILT-IN MEMORY You can perform voice recording, voice playback and GPS Data Storage using the built-in memory. Auto Recording Auto Recording records and retains your last conversation, allowing you to catch what you may have missed hearing during the conversation. If activated, the auto recording function will continuously record all transmitted and received signals to the built-in memory according to the maximum recording length set.
  • Page 70 Playback You can play back the voice recordings recorded using Auto Recording. 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. Press the [J] and [K] keys to select the Auto Recording folder, then press the [ ] or [ ] key.

  • Page 71: Indicator List

    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.
  • Page 72 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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