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VX-450 S
O
PERATING
VX-451
ERIES
M
ANUAL
VX-454
P
ROGRAMMABLE
IP57 Submersible ( 1 m/30 min. )
Programmable Function Keys
2-tone Encode/Decode
5-tone Encode/Decode
MDC-1200
Scan
Group Scan
Dual Watch
FM-Scan ( Follow-Me Scan )
TA Scan
Encryption
Clear Voice
VOX
REC & PLAY ( Requires DVS-8 or DVS-9 )
AF Min Volume
Talk Around
Man Down ( Requires DVS-9 )
Emergency
Lone Worker
Direct Channel Entry
Code Up/Down
Code Set
Speed Dial
DTMF Code Set
ID Check
TX Save Disable
ARTS ( Auto Range Transpond System )
VX-459
F
/F
UNCTIONS
®
Encode/Decode
1
1
1
1
2
1
1: VX-454 & VX-459 O
NLY
2: VX-459 O
NLY
EATURES
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- Page 1 Code Set 1 1 Speed Dial DTMF Code Set 2 ID Check 1 TX Save Disable ARTS ( Auto Range Transpond System ) 1: VX-454 & VX-459 O VX-451 VX-454 VX-459 2: VX-459 O...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operation Quick Start ..........12 Controls & Connectors (VX-454) ........ 5 Advanced Operation ........... 16 Controls & Connectors (VX-451) ........ 6 Programmable Key Functions ......... 16 LCD Icons & Indicators (VX-454 & VX-459) .... 7 Description of Operating Functions ......18 Before You Begin ............ -
Page 3: Introduction
The VX-451 allows to 32-channel capacity and 2 groups. The VX-454/-459 allows to 512-channel capacity and 32 groups which can each be programmed with an 8-character Alpha-Numeric Tag. -
Page 4: Warning! Fcc Rf Exposure Requirements
! FCC RF E This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Stan- dards and Guidelines: FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation. FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (2001) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. - Page 5 ! FCC RF E The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to- Talk configurations. DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
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Page 6: Controls & Connectors (Vx-459)
& C VX-459 LED Indicator ( Programmable ) VOL/PWR Knob Default settings are: CH ( Channel ) Selector Steady Red: Transmitting in progress Blinking Green: Antenna Jack Busy Channel Steady Green: TOP SEL Key Tone Squelch in defeated condition LCD ( Liquid Crystal Display ) Microphone PTT Switch MIC/SP Jack... -
Page 7: Controls & Connectors (Vx-454)
& C VX-454 LED Indicator ( Programmable ) VOL/PWR Knob Default settings are: CH ( Channel ) Selector Steady Red: Transmitting in progress Blinking Green: Antenna Jack Busy Channel Steady Green: TOP SEL Key Tone Squelch in defeated condition LCD ( Liquid Crystal Display ) Microphone PTT Switch MIC/SP Jack... -
Page 8: Controls & Connectors (Vx-451)
& C VX-451 LED Indicator ( Programmable ) VOL/PWR Knob Default settings are: CH ( Channel ) Selector Steady Red: Transmitting in progress Blinking Green: Antenna Jack Busy Channel Steady Green: TOP SEL Key Tone Squelch in defeated condition Speaker... -
Page 9: Lcd Icons & Indicators (Vx-454 & Vx-459)
LCD I & I VX-454 & VX-459 “CALL” Indicator Receiver Monitor : “Scan” is enabled : “Priority Scan” is activated “Talk-Around” is enabled “DUAL WATCH” is activated “Voice Message” is received “Audio Compander” is activated Battery Indicator Low Transmit Power Mode On Priority 2 Channel Option SW (Key Function) Group Number... -
Page 10: Before You Begin
Battery Pack Installation and Removal Low Battery Indication To install the battery pack, align the battery pack As the battery discharges during use, the voltage to the radio with an offset about 1/2 inch from the gradually becomes lower. When the battery voltage top edge of battery compartment, then slide the becomes to low, substitute a freshly charged battery battery pack upward until it locks in place with a... - Page 11 replace the Battery Holder by pressing down on WARNING both sides of the Battery Holder, if necessary. Perform the battery charging where the ambient Referring to Figure 2, insert the DC plug from tempera-ture range +5 °C to +35 °C. Charge out the optional PA-45 AC Adapter into the DC jack of this range could cause damage to the battery on the rear panel of the CD-49 Desktop Charger,...
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Page 12: Belt Clip Installation And Removal
Belt Clip Installation and Removal To remove the Belt Clip: use a flat head screw To install the Belt Clip: align the Belt Clip to the groove of the Battery pack, then press the Belt driver to press the Belt Clip Tab away from the Clip downward until it locks in place with a battery pack to unlock the Belt Clip, then slide “Click.”... - Page 13 VX-450 S...
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Page 14: Operation
Preliminary Steps Operation Quick Start Install a charged battery Turn the top panel’s VOL/PWR knob clock- pack onto the transceiver, as described previously. wise to turn the radio on. Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack. Never attempt to operate this transceiver without an Turn the top panel’s CH antenna connected. - Page 15 For example, “Channel 1” is announced as “one” and “Channel 10” is announced as “one zero”. (2) In the VX-451 radio: The maximum number of channels is 32 (16 channels maximum per group). The radio announces Channels 1 - 9 by digit, while Channels 10 - 16 are announced by number.
- Page 16 If a Speaker/Microphone If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has been is available, remove the programmed on a channel, the radio will not trans- plastic cap and its two mit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generate short beep three times and indicate mounting screws from CH BUSY ”...
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Page 18: Advanced Operation
Some features may require the purchase and instal- Programmable Key Functions lation of optional internal accessories. The possible All versions of the VX-450 include the TOP SEL, Programmable key programming features are illus- SIDE-1, and SIDE-2 key. The VX-454 and VX-459 trated at the right, and their functions are explained include the [ A ] , [ B ] , [ C ] , and [ D ] function keys. - Page 19 [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ # ] TOP SEL SIDE-1 SIDE-2 PRI-1 PRI-2 PRI-2 Set PRI-2 Disable Direct Channel #1 Direct Channel #2 Direct Channel #3 Direct Channel #4 Direct Channel Entry Scan Group Scan Dual Watch...
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Page 20: Description Of Operating Functions
Description of Operating Functions Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to toggle the Encryption feature “On” and “Off.” Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to cancel any signaling features; the BUSY/TX indicator will glow green. Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to activate the “User Set”... - Page 21 SQL S You can manually adjust the squelch level using this Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable function: key to increase the microphone gain; thus you can Press (or press and hold) the assigned Program- speak in a low voice (whisper) temporarily. Again mable key.
- Page 22 VOX S AF M V You can manually adjust the VOX Gain using this Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable function: key to reduce the audio output to the (lower) level programmed by your Dealer. Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key.
- Page 23 U /D PRI-2 S Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to select a different Group of channels. Once the key to toggle the current channel to the priority chan- desired Group is reached, rotate the CH Selector knob nel 2 “enable”...
- Page 24 CH E You can recall the desired channel directly using this The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple sig- function: nals programmed into the transceiver. While scan- ning, the transceiver will check each channel for the Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a key.
- Page 25 FM S The FM Scan feature checks a User-assigned Prior- The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple ity Channel regularly as you scan other channels. channels programmed into the transceiver. While Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available scanning, the transceiver will check each channel of channels) are designated for “Scanning,”...
- Page 26 TA S Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to add/delete the current channel to/from your key to toggle the TA (Talk Around) scan feature “On” scanning list. and “Off.” When you delete channel, the display indicates While TA scan is proceeding, the VX-450 will search “SCN SKIP”...
- Page 27 CALL/RESET Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable While the DTMF Paging System (VX-459 only) key to activate the Talk Around feature when you are This feature, if enabled, allows the user to change operating on duplex channel systems (separate re- the 3-digit Page Call code, used to call other simi- ceive and transmit frequencies, utilizing a “repeater”...
- Page 28 U /D Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable Your Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial key to select a 2-tone/5-tone encode code from the telephone number memories into your radio. pre-defined encode list. To dial a number, press the [ A ] / [ B ] key to select the Auto-Dial memory number list provided by your Dealer or Network Administrator, then press the PTT Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable...
- Page 29 Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to change the 5-Tone status code. To change the key to toggle the Duty function of the 2-tone/5-tone status code, select the desired digit by [ A ] key, then decoder “On”...
- Page 30 TX S DVS-8 DVS-9 Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to enable the Voice Recording Mode. If the in- key to disable the Transmit Battery Saver, if you are coming signal is received, so as to un-mute the operating in a location where high power is almost squelch and pass audio, then the “...
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Page 31: Man Down Function
LOCK DVS-9 The man down function is programmable to monitor In order to prevent accidental channel change or in- a variety of worker timed safety scenarios vertically advertent transmission, various aspects of the CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT and horizontally as well as worker degree of motion. -
Page 32: User Set Mode
The VX-450 Series includes a “User Set (Menu)” Select the Squelch Threshold Level (–15 to +15) Mode which allows the user to define or configure BEEP Set the Beep ON / OFF various settings, such as Beep On/Off, Squelch, etc. BELL Set the Bell ON / OFF To activate the “User Set (Menu)”... -
Page 33: Optional Accessories
FNB-V112LI 7.4V, 1170 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack CLIP-20 Belt Clip FNB-V113LI 7.4V, 2400 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack ATV-16A VHF Antenna (136-150 MHz) CD-49 Desktop Charger ATV-16B VHF Antenna (150-162 MHz) PA-45 AC Adapter ATV-16C VHF Antenna (162-174 MHz) MH-360S ATV-16XL Compact Speaker Microphone VHF Antenna (Untuned) MH-450S... - Page 34 VX-450 S...
- Page 35 Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap- proved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.
- Page 36 All rights reserved. US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. No portion of this manual YAESU UK LTD. may be reproduced Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close without the permission of Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
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