Kenwood TK-285 Service Manual page 5

TK-285/(N)
2-4. Display
1 2 3 4 5
1 Sub display
displays the strength of received signals.
2 Programming indicator
P appears while in AUX A or Scrambler is being activated.
3 MON (Monitor) indicator
MON appears while you are monitoring a channel by pressing
the Call key. (Conventional Mode only)
4 SVC (Service) indicator
SVC appears when a control channel is found. It flashes
while the transceiver is searching for a control channel.
5 SCN (Scan) indicator
SCN appears while you are scanning. (Conventional Mode
only)
6 LO indicator
This icon blinks while in battery warning, if "Always" or
"Always W/beep" is selected in the battery warning settings.
7 Handset indicator
flashes when you activate call diversion.
8 MAIL indicator
appears while there is data in the stack. It flashes when
there is new data in the stack.
9 Alphanumeric display
duration timer, data messages, and the current operating
status of the transceiver.
REALIGNMENT
1. Modes
User mode
Panel test mode
PC mode
Firmware
programming mode
4
OPERATING FEATURES / REALIGNMENT
6 7 8
MON SVC SCN LO
9
displays call addresses, the call
Panel tuning mode
Data programming
mode
PC tuning mode
PC test mode
Mode
User mode For normal use.
Panel test mode Used by the dealer to check the
fundamental characteristics.
Panel tuning mode Used by the dealer to tune the radio.
PC mode Used for communication between the
radio and PC (IBM compatible).
Data program- Used to read and write frequency data
ming mode and other features to and from the radio.
PC test mode Used to check the radio using the PC.
This feature is included in the FPU.
See panel tuning.
Firmware program- Used when changing the main
ming mode program of the flash memory.
2. How to Enter Each Mode
Mode
User mode
Panel test mode
PC mode
Panel tuning mode
Firmware programming mode [A]+Power ON
3. Panel Test Mode
Setting method refer to ADJUSTMENT.
4. Panel Tuning Mode
Setting method refer to ADJUSTMENT.
5. PC Mode
5-1. Preface
The TK-285 transceiver is programmed by using a personal
computer, programming interface (KPG-36) and programming
software (KPG-62D).
The programming software can be used with an IBM PC or
compatible. Figure 1 shows the setup of an IBM PC for
programming.
5-2. Connection procedure
1. Connect the TK-285 to the personal computer with the
interface cable.
2. When the POWER switch on, user mode can be entered
immediately. When PC sends command the radio enter PC
mode, and "PROGRAM" is displayed on the LCD.
When data transmitting from transceiver, the red LED is
blinking.
When data receiving to transceiver, the green LED is blinking.
Notes:
• The data stored in the personal computer must match model
type, when it is written into the flash memory.
• Change the TK-285 to PC mode, then attach the interface
cable.
Function
Operation
Power ON
[B]+Power ON
Received commands from PC
[Panel test mode]+[A]