Vertex Standard VX-4500 Operating Manual

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Public Address

Talk Around

Lock

Emergency

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Lone Worker

Encryption

Direct Channel Entry

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Speed Dial

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Page 1 American Communication Systems ™ Discover the Power of Communications http://www.ameradio.com TO ORDER – VISIT VX-4500 VX-4600 perating anual VX-4500 VX-4600 (  : VX-4600 rOgraMMable unctiOns eatures only Six Programmable Function Keys 2-tone Encode/Decode ® 5-tone Encode/Decode MDC-1200 Encode/Decode ARTS ( Auto Range Transpond System ) REC &...
Page 2: S Afety /W Arning I Nformation
Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio. We’re glad you joined the Vertex Standard team. Call on us anytime, because com- munications is our business. Let us help you get your message across.
Page 3 The VX-4500 allows up to 8 memory channels. The VX-4600 allows up to 512 memory channels which can each be programmed with an 8-character Alpha- Numeric Tag.
Page 4: Pwr Button
Front Panel Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function (PF) keys, configured according to your network requirements and programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. The instructions below describe a typically-config- ured radio.  ...
Page 5: Controls And Connectors
The “ A ” and “ B ” indicators show current transceiver status, which can be cus- tomized via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer to meet your com- munications/network requirements. The possible “ A ” and “ B ” displays are explained below.
Page 6 Front Panel Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function (PF) keys, configured according to your network requirements and programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. The instructions below describe a typically-config- ured radio.   ...
Page 7 “Talk-Around” is enabled Low Transmit Power Mode “ON” “Voice Message” is received “AUX A” Port is activated Priority-2 Channel “Encryption” is enabled Group Number RSSI Indicator (four steps) 8 Character Alpha-numeric Display “Group Scan” is enabled VX-4500/-4600 S erieS perating anual...
Page 8: Rear Panel
External TX audio line input, PTT (Push To Talk), Squelch, and external RX audio line output signals may be obtained from this connector for use with ac- cessories such as data transmission/reception modems, and external Channel control input etc. VX-4500/-4600 S erieS perating anual...
Page 9: Switching Power On/Off
 If CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Lockout has been programmed on a channel, the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or when the carrier being received includes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code. VX-4500/-4600 S erieS perating...
Page 10: Programmable Function (Pf) Keys
Programmable Function (PF) Keys The VX-4500/-4600 includes six Programmable Function ( PF ) keys. The PF but- ton functions can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. Some features may require the purchase and installation of optional internal accessories.
Page 11 Direct CH Entry --/-- --/-- --/-- --/-- --/-- --/--  Scan Group Scan  Dual Watch FM-Scan Scan Set Group Scan Set  TA Scan Talk Around Reset  : This function cannot assign to VX-4500. VX-4500/-4600 S erieS perating anual...
Page 12 Status Set  Status Up  Status Down  Status Check  Duty ID Check  Option Switch 1 Option Switch 2 PLAY TX Save Disable Lock  : This function cannot assign to VX-4500. VX-4500/-4600 S erieS perating anual...
Page 13: Description Of Operating Functions
(“Dimmer” function). Available selections are four levels. In the VX-4500 , press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to tog- gle the back light of the display and keypad “On” and “Off” (“Lamp” function).
Page 14: Clear Voice
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to activate the Clear Voice feature. When you are operating in a noisy environment, activate the Clear Voice feature. Again press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to disable the Clear Voice feature. VX-4500/-4600 S erieS perating anual...
Page 15 Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to toggle the output port “2” of the D-Sub 15-pin Accessory Connector “On” and “Off”. Mergency The VX-4500/-4600 series includes an “Emergency” feature which may be use- ful if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel.
Page 16 2 of the group temporarily. cH 1 cH 4 irect irect Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to recall the pre- programmed channel directly. This is pre-programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. VX-4500/-4600 S erieS perating anual...
Page 17  Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key again to disable scan- ning. Operation will revert to the programmed revert channel. Note: Your Vertex Standard dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the following channels if you press the PTT switch during the scanning pause: ...
Page 18: Dual Watch
“Active” channel, the User-assigned Priority Channel will automatically be checked every few seconds; if activity is found on the User-as- signed Priority Channel, the radio will switch between it and the Dealer-Assigned Priority Channel, if any. VX-4500/-4600 S erieS perating anual...
Page 19: Operation
In the VX-4500 , when you delete channel, the “ A ” or “ B ” indicator will turn off, if the “SCAN CH” status is assigned to the “ A ” or “ B ” indicator. To restore a particular channel to your scanning list, press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key again;...
Page 20: Talkaround
In the VX-4600 , when the “TA” function is activated, the “ ” icon will be indi- cated on the display. Note that your Vertex Standard may have made provision for “Talk Around” chan- nels by programming “repeater” and “Talk Around” frequencies on two adjacent channels.
Page 21 ( [ 0 ] - [ 9 ] ) corresponding to the Auto-Dial memory number which is provided by your Vertex Standard Dealer, then press the PTT switch. The DTMF tones sent dur- ing the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
Page 22 [ P4 ] key. You may enter the 5-tone status code directory from the microphone’s numeric key ( [ 0 ] - [ 9 ] ), if the optional MH-75 microphone is used. VX-4500/-4600 S erieS perating anual...
Page 23: O Ption S Witch
 Press the [ P1 ] key to send the Call back, when recalling the ID of the “5-tone Signaling”, if desired. ption witcH Activates the optional accessory “1” while pressing the assigned programmable key. ption witcH Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the optional accessory “2” “On” and “Off”. VX-4500/-4600 S erieS perating anual...
Page 24 Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to lock the various aspects of the front panel’s keys. The precise lockout configuration must be pro- grammed by your Vertex Standard dealer. VX-4500/-4600 S erieS...
Page 25 “IN SERV” will be indicated again on the display for 2 seconds  : VX-4600 only.  VX-4500/-4600 S erieS perating anual...
Page 26: User Set Mode
PLAY: The recorded audio is higher priority than the received signals audio. PLAY The received signal’s audio is higher priority than the playback SIG: audio. Note: The Menu item “REC” and “PLAY” will appear only when the optional DVS-8 Voice Storage Unit is installed. VX-4500/-4600 S erieS perating anual...
Page 27: Optional Accessories
Connection Cable for FIF-12 (8-pin DIN  8-pin Modular) CT-104A Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per local requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for changes to this list. VX-4500/-4600 S erieS perating...
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Page 30 450-520 MHz otice There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Vertex Standard Service Representative. Consult your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer for installation of optional accessories. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to...
Page 31 VERTEX STANDARD Model Number: VX-4500-D0-25 VX-4600-D0-25 VX-4500-G6-25 VX-4600-G6-25 Manufacturer: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. Address of Manufacturer: 4-8-8 Nakameguro Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan Applicable Standards: This equipment is tested and conforms to the essential requirements of directive, as included in following standards.
Page 32 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Copyright 2013 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Printed in China...

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