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1. 8 BASIC OPERATIONS 12 MENU MODE NX 200 NX 300 ONLY 15 SCAN m 18 FleetSync ALPHANUMERIC 2 WAY PAGING FUNCTION 20 5 TONE SIGNALING NX 200 NX 300 ONLY 23 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 25 BACKGROUND OPERATIONS 30 VGS 1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE amp STORAGE UNIT 33 UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the transceiver If any items are missing or damaged file a claim with the carrier immediately Note These unpacking instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer an authorized Kenwood service facility or the factory SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ge a 1 Screws for belt clip 8 x 8 2 Universal connector Cap 1 Dressing screw 1 Packing preassembled Instr ctionmannlgl ds s casco soon ten PREPARATION INSTALLING REMOVING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK Match the guides of the battery pack with the grooves on the upper rear of the transceiver then firmly press the battery pack in place 2 Lock the safety catch to prevent accidentally releasing the battery pack 3 Toremove the batter2. On digital Trunking channels the transceiver automatically searches for a control channel While searching for a control channel the antenna icon will flash NX 200 NX 300 Only and no signals can be received 32 PTT ID PTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which is sent each time the PTT switch is pressed and or released Note PTT ID can be made only in analog operation VGS 1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE amp STORAGE UNIT VOICE RECORDER The voice recorder allows you to record conversations and create voice memos Auto Recording NX 200 NX 300 Only 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 Voice Memos NX 200 NX 300 Only To record a voice memo for later playback 1 Press the key programmed as Voice Memo press and hold the key programmed as Playback or access the Menu page 15 The duration of recording memory will appear on the display and begin counting down 2 Speak into the microphone to record your memo 3 Press to end the recording and store it in memory If the memory becomes full recording will stop and the voice memo will be stored in memory Auto Reply Message NX 200 NX 300 Only You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls while using FleetSync NXDN 1 Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to enter Auto Reply Messag
3. Site Select Mode SQUELCH LEVEL Squelch Level mode SQUELCH OFF 16 Squelch Off ON OFF STACK Stack mode STATUS Status mode SHORT MESSAGE Short Mesage mode TALK AROUND Talk Around ON OFF PASSWORD Transceiver Password mode VIBRATOR Vibrator ON OFF VOICE MEMO Voice Memo mode VOX LEVEL VOX Level mode VOX VOX ON OFF ZONE DEL ADD Zone Delete Add CHARACTER ENTRY There are 2 methods available for entering characters 1 Pressing the keys Press gt 3 to cycle the characters from A Z 0 9 and a space default settings You can also assign a character to an optional key and later press that key to recall the assigned character Z Z 0 9 or a space and characters 2 Using the DTMF keypad Press the keypad keys to enter characters as shown in the table below DTMF Key Character Cycle 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 17 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 piis Scanning press the key programmed as Scan The icon appears on the display NX 200 NX 300 Only The LED blinks green NX 200S NX 300S Only When a signal is detected a channel Scan pauses at that channel The transceiver will remain on the busy channel until the signal is no longer pre
4. Sufficient Low Very low LOW BATTERY WARNING NX 200 NX 300 Your dealer can set an alert tone to sound and the LED indicator to blink red when the battery power is low The battery power icon displays the battery power remaining as described in the table below When the battery power is very low recharge or replace the battery pack High Sufficient Very low 31 SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR NX 200 NX 300 ONLY The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received calls No icon appears when no signal is available Strong Sufficient Weak Very weak flashes when out of range NXDN Trunking only COMPANDER If programmed by your dealer for a channel the compander will remove excessive noise from transmitted signals to provide higher clarity of signals Note The COMPANDER is used only in analog operation BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT BCL On Conventional channels if BCL is set up by your dealer you will be unable to transmit if the channel is already in use Use a different channel or wait until the channel becomes free If BCL Override has been programmed you can transmit over the current signal 1 Press and hold the PTT switch If the channel is already in use a warning tone will sound 2 Quickly release and then press the PTT switch again 3 Speakinto the transceiver as you would during a normal call CONTROL CHANNEL HUNT
5. Digit 10 x Down Digit 1 x Up Digit 10 x Up Direct CH GID 1 5 Direct CH GID Select 1 5 Display Format Emergency Fixed Volume Forced Search Function GPS Position Display Group NXDN Group SDM NXDN Group Status NXDN Home CH GID Home CH GID Select Individual NXDN Individual SDM NXDN Individual Status NXDN 10 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS FOR NX 200 NX 300 Key Lock Lone Worker Low Transmit Power Maintenance Menu Monitor Monitor Momentary OST Playback 2 Priority channel Select 19 Receive Entry Scan Scan Delete Add Scrambler Encryption Scramber Encryption Code SDM Analog NXDN Selcall Analog Selcall SDM Analog Selcall Status Analog Send the GPS data Site Down Site Lock 4 Site Select 5 Site Up Site Up Down 5 Speaker Attenuation Squelch Level Squelch Squelch Off Momentary Stack Status Analog NXDN Talk Around Transceiver Password Vibrator Voice Memo VOX Zone Select 5 Zone Delete Add Zone Up Zone Down 1 Available only for Analog Conventional operation Available only if the VGS 1 optional board has been installed 3 Available only for Analog Conventional and Analog Trunking operation 4 Available only for NXDN Trunking operation 5 Can be programmed only on the Selector knob Available only for NXDN Conventional operation 7 Can be programmed only on the Auxiliary ke
6. 1 2 Select your desired zone and channel Press the key programmed as Status to enter Status mode proceed to step 5 or Selcall Status to enter Selcall mode proceed to step 3 Press to select the station you want to call If Manual Dialing is enabled you can enter a station ID by using the DTMF keypad or by using GD G gt When using C C cycle through the digits to select a digit then press to set the digit and move the cursor to the right Repeat this process until the entire ID is entered Press to enter Status mode Press to select the status you want to transmit If Manual Dialing is enabled you can enter a status ID by using the DTMF keypad or by using refer to step 3 above Press the PTT switch or Side 2 key to initiate the call lt COMPLETE gt appears on the display when the status has been successfully transmitted 21 Receiving A calling ID or text message will appear when a Status call is received Press any key to return to normal operation Bi Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory NX 200 NX 300 Only 1 Press the key programmed as Stack or press and hold the key programmed as Selcall Status or Selcall Status to enter Stack mode The last received message is displayed 2 Press to select the desired message Message types are identified as follows I Caller ID S Status Message M Short Message Press and hold for 1 second or press to cycle th
7. 3 Press G to select the station you want to call On keypad models you can directly enter the station ID 4 Press the key programmed as Call 1 to Call 6 and begin your conversation Note Additionally you can also use the keys programmed as Digit 1x Down Digit 1x Up Digit 10x Down and Digit 10x Up keys to adjust the Selcall number Digit 1x Up Down increases decreases the Selcall number by 1 each time the key is pressed Digit 10x Up Down increases decreases the Selcall number by 10 each time the key is pressed Receiving When you receive a call containing the correct tones the transceiver will enter Selcall mode An alert tone will sound and the calling station s ID appear on the display Press any key to return to normal operation STATUS MESSAGE You can send and receive Status messages which may be decided in your talk group Messages can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters A maximum of 15 received messages can be stored in the stack memory of your transceiver B Transmitting 1 Select your desired zone and channel 2 Pressthe key programmed as Status to enter Status mode proceed to step 5 or Selcall Status to enter Selcall mode proceed to step 3 3 Press CC to select the station you want to call You can enter a station ID by using the DTMF keypad or by using 4 Press to enter Status mode 5 Press to select the status you want to transmit You can enter a status ID by using
8. month day hour and minute Press to exit Clock Adjustment mode You can press at any time to exit Clock Adjustment mode VIBRATOR When an optional vibrator is installed the vibrator function will alert you when an optional signaling call is received Press the key programmed as Vibrator or access the Menu page 15 to turn the Vibrator function ON and OFF 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 Release the PTT switch a BATTERY SAVER The Battery Saver can be activated only on Conventional channels This function decreases the amount of power used when a signal is not being received and no operations are being performed KEY LOCK Press the key programmed as Key Lock to lock and unlock the transceiver keys The following keys still function when Key Lock is activated Emergency Backlight Monitor Monitor Momentary Squelch Off Squelch Off Momentary Function Key Lock PTT LOW BATTERY WARNING NX 200S 3005 Press the key programmed as Battery Indicator The LED lights for 2 seconds displaying the battery power remaining as described in the table below When the battery power is very low recharge or replace the battery pack Lights Green Lights Orange Lights Red Blinks Red High
9. 00 Only To respond to the call press and hold the PTT switch and speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal transmission 14 MENU MODE NX 200 NX 300 ONLY 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 The category list is shown When there is only 1 category the function list is shown proceed to step 4 Press to select a category item On keypad models you can enter a category number directly Press or x to view the function list Press to select a function item On keypad models you can enter a function number directly Press or to set up the selected function item Press or to return to the category list Press to select your desired setting For settings with more than 1 level repeat steps 5 and 6 Press to set the selected setting and exit Menu mode Press C2 or at any time to return to the previous display Press at any time to exit Menu mode MENU CONFIGURATION Some transceiver keys may already be programmed with functions listed in the Menu Those functions can be accessed directly by pressing the key All other functions can still be accessed using the transceiver Menu The following table lists the available Menu items a N Oo Displa Descript
10. ID Up CW Message Direct CH GID 1 5 Direct CH GID Select 1 5 Emergency Fixed Volume Forced Search 3 Function Home CH GID Home CH GID Select Key Lock Lone Worker Low Transmit Power Monitor 7 Monitor Momentary 7 Scan Scan Delete Add Scrambler Encryption Send the GPS data Site Down Site Lock 310 Site Select Site Up Site Up Down Speaker Attenuation Squelch Off Squelch Off Momentary Talk Around Telephone Disconnect Vibrator VOX 8 10 Zone Delete Add Zone Down Zone Select Zone Up 1 Available only for Analog Conventional operation Available only for Analog Trunking operation 3 Available only for NXDN Trunking operation Can be programmed only on the Selector knob 5 Available only for NXDN Conventional operation Can be programmed only on the Auxiliary key and the optional speaker microphone PF1 orange key 7 Available only for Analog Conventional Analog Trunking and NXDN Conventional operation 8 Available only for Analog Conventional and Conventional operation Can be programmed only on the microphone programmable function keys Available only for ON OFF operation Available only when Forced Search is ON Auto Reply Message Autodial Autodial Programming AUX Backlight Broadcast Call 1 6 CH GID Down Channel Entry CH GID Select 5 CH GID Recall CH GID Up Clock Clock Adjustment CW Message Digit 1 x Down
11. KENWOOD NEXEDGE NX 200 NX 300 NX 200S 3005 VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EMETTEUR RECEPTEUR NUMERIQUE VHF EMETTEUR RECEPTEUR NUMERIQUE UHF MODE D EMPLOI TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL VHF TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL UHF MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES RICETRASMETTITORE DIGITALE VHF RICETRASMETTITORE DIGITALE UHF MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI Kenwood Corporation B62 2252 00 E E2 53 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER NX 200 NX 300 NX 200S 3005 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Kenwood Corporation NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is subject to restrictions of use in certain countries This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in he countries as below AT BE DK FI FR DE GR IS IE IT LI LU NL NO PT ES SE 168 ECY HU LV LT Aiea SI BG RO 1803166 Firmware Copyrights The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in Kenwood product memories are reserved for Kenwood Corporation Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems Products and batteries with the symbol crossed out w
12. all the recorded data press and hold 34 VOICE GUIDE When changing the zone and or channel an audio voice will announce the new zone and channel Additionally when changing a function setting the new setting will be announced Note Voice announcements vary by dealer setting 35 KENWOOD C 01680
13. ame from the list 3 Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal transmission 13 Making Individual Calls Digital NX 200 NX 300 Only If a key has been programmed with Individual or Individual Status you can make calls to specific persons 1 Press the key programmed as Individual or Individual Status 2 Press to select a unit ID from the list On keypad models you can enter a unit ID directly 3 Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal transmission RECEIVING Select the desired zone and channel If signaling has been programmed on the selected channel you will hear a call only if the received signal matches your transceiver settings Note Signaling allows your transceiver to code your calls This will prevent you from listening to unwanted calls Refer to SIGNALING on page 27 for details Receiving Group Calls Digital 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 communications channel to receive the call Receiving Individual Calls Digital When you receive an individual call a ringing tone will sound and the caller s ID will appear on the display NX 200 NX 3
14. ansceiver and may cause it to break down Additionally in order to prevent damage to the seal do not allow it to come in contact with foreign materials 6 08 Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the vehicle is running When the airbag inflates the transceiver may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering Transmitting at such a time may result in a high frequency burn If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver switch the transceiver power off immediately remove the battery pack from the transceiver 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 Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions Do not carry the battery pack or battery case with metal objects as they may short the battery terminals Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced replace only with the same type NOTIFICATION OF WATER RESISTANT MODEL Water Resistance and Maintenance NX 200 NX 300 Only This transceiver conforms to the following standards IP67 The IP standard is the protection level specified by the international standard IEC 60529 The first n
15. attery If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes wash your eyes out with fresh water as soon as possible without rubbing your eyes Go to the hospital immediately If left untreated it may cause eye problems Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the regulated time has passed stop it The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high pressure container The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire If the battery pack is leaking or the battery emits a bad odor immediately remove it from flammable areas Electrolyte leaking from battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the battery to generate smoke or burst into flame Do not use an abnormal battery If the battery pack emits a bad odor appears to have different coloring is deformed or seems abnormal for any other reason remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do not use it The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame viii CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT 1 PREPARATION e 2 GETTING ACQUAINTED 4 PROGRAMMABLE
16. circuit The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not jar or throw the battery An impact may cause the battery to leak generate heat or smoke rupture and or burst into flame If the battery s protection circuit is damaged the battery may charge at an abnormal current or voltage and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not solder directly onto the battery If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety function is damaged the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not reverse the battery polarity and terminals When charging a reversed battery an abnormal chemical reaction may occur In some cases an unexpected large amount of current may flow upon discharging The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame vii Do not reverse charge or reverse connect the battery The battery pack has positive and negative poles If the battery pack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operating equipment do not force it check the polarity of the battery If the battery pack is reverse connected to the charger it will be reverse charged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not touch a ruptured and leaking b
17. e display information as follows ID Name gt Status Short Message gt CH GID gt Time Stamp 3 Press to return to normal operation To delete the selected message press or To confirm the deletion press or To delete all messages press and hold or for 1 second To confirm the deletion press or SHORT LONG MESSAGES Received short messages are displayed the same as Status messages and are stored in the same stack memory NX 200 NX 300 Only To send short messages and to send and receive long messages you must connect the transceiver to a PC Ask your dealer for details GPS REPORT To send your location data you must first connect a GPS unit to the transceiver GPS data can be manually transmitted by pressing the key programmed as Send the GPS data or by accessing the Menu page 15 If set up by your dealer GPS data may be automatically transmitted at a preset time interval 22 9 TONE SIGNALING NX 200 NX 300 ONLY 5 tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer This function opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives the 5 tones programmed in your transceiver Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard SELCALL SELECTIVE CALLING A Selcall is a voice call to a station or group of stations B Transmitting 1 Select your desired zone and channel 2 Pressthe key programmed 85 Selcall Selcall Status or Selcall SDM to enter Selcall mode
18. e key programmed 85 Selcall or Selcall Status to enter Selcall mode 3 Press to select the station you want to call On keypad models if Manual Dialing is enabled you can directly enter the station ID 4 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation Receiving An alert tone will sound and the transceiver will enter Selcall mode The calling station s ID will appear when a Selcall is received NX 200 NX 300 Only You can respond to the call by pressing the PTT switch and speaking into the microphone Identification Codes An ID code is a combination of a 3 digit Fleet number and a 4 digit ID number Each transceiver has its own ID Enter a Fleet number 100 349 to make a group call Enter an ID number 1000 4999 to make an individual call in your fleet 20 Enter a Fleet number to make a call to all units in the selected fleet Fleet call Enter an ID number to make a call to the selected ID in all fleets Supervisor call Select ALL Fleet and ALL ID to make a call to all units Broadcast call 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 15 received messages combined status messages and short messages can be stored in the stack memory of your transceiver B Transmitting
19. e mode 33 2 When you receive an Individual Call the transceiver will send an automatic response to the caller after 3 seconds and GREETING appears on the display If you are available to receive the call press any key to cancel the auto response fthere is memory available on your transceiver I am not available Leave your Message will be sent to the caller and they can leave you a recorded message When a message is stored on your transceiver NEW MESSAGE appears on the display If no memory is available on your transceiver am not available will be sent to the caller and MEMORY FULL appears on the display B Playback NX 200 NX 300 Only To play back a recorded conversation memo or message 1 Press the key programmed as Playback or access the Menu 10806 15 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 Press to select the channel you want to play AR represents auto recorded conversations RM represents auto reply messages and VM represents voice memos The transceiver will announce the time and channel then the recording will play back When the entire recording has been played END OF MESSAGE is displayed You can also end the recording at any time by pressing To delete the selected recording press To clear
20. e or headset connector into place over the universal connector 2 Secure the connector in place using the attached screw Optional Speaker microphone Note When not using an optional speaker microphone or headset install the cap over the universal connector GETTING ACQUAINTED NX 200S 3005 D Selector knob Rotate to select a zone or channel group ID default 9 Power switch Volume control Rotate to turn the transceiver ON OFF and to adjust the volume 3 Auxiliary key Press to activate its programmable function page 8 4 Transmit Receive Battery low indicator If enabled by your dealer lights red while transmitting green while receiving a call Conventional channels only and orange when receiving an optional signaling call Blinks red when the battery power is low while transmitting 5 PTT Push To Talk switch Press and hold this switch then speak into the microphone to call a station 8 Side 1 key Press to activate its programmable function page 8 The default is Squelch Off Momentary 4 Q Side 2 key Press to activate its programmable function page 8 Universal connector Connect a speaker microphone or headset here page 3 Otherwise keep the supplied cap in place NX 200 NX 300 D Selector knob Rotate to select a zone or channel group ID default 9 Power switch V
21. er Use of any option on the transceiver not specified by Kenwood may reduce or void the water resistant and dust resistant performance When using an option with the transceiver ensure that it corresponds with the IP67 standard INFORMATION CONCERNING THE LI ION BATTERY PACK The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing flames or extreme heat deteriorate or cause other forms of damage to the battery Please observe the following prohibitive matters Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to avoid danger If they suffer serious damage the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not short circuit the battery Do not join the and terminals using any form of metal such as a paper clip or wire Do not carry or store the battery pack in containers holding metal objects such as wires chain necklace or hairpins If the battery pack is short circuited excessive current will flow and the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame It will also cause metal objects to heat up Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery If the insulator is melted the gas release vent or safety function is damaged or the electrolyte is ignited the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not use or leave the batter
22. ere page 3 Otherwise keep the supplied cap in place DISPLAY Monitor or Squelch Off is activated Blinks when an incoming call matches your Optional Signaling The current zone left icon or CH GID right icon is added to scan Scan is in progress Blinks while scan is paused A message is stored in memory Blinks when a new message has arrived The current channel is a Priority channel Operator Selectable Tone OST is activated Signal strength indicator page 32 Battery power indicator page 31 Talk Around is activated Site Lock is activated Scrambler Encryption is activated Auto Recording on the VGS 1 option is activated Auto Reply Message on the VGS 1 option is activated The auxiliary function is activated Lone Worker is activated The channel is using high transmit power L appears when using low transmit power VOX is activated The vibrator is activated Blinks when inhibited Displays the time Displays the key functions for 2 and PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS Following is a list of available programmable functions Please contact your dealer for further details on those functions which have been programmed on your transceiver PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS FOR NX 200S 3005 Auto Telephone AUX Battery Indicator Broadcast Call 1 6 CH GID Down CH GID Select 4 CH GID Recall CH G
23. heeled bin cannot be disposed as household waste Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment Notice The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead Pb THANK YOU We are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your land mobile radio applications This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your NEXEDGE portable radio Ask your dealer for information on any customized features they may have added to your radio NXDN NXDN is a protocol name for a new digital communications system using 4 level FSK technology which has been co developed by Kenwood and Icom NOTICES TO THE USER Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under government control Illegal operation is punishable by fine and or imprisonment Refer service to qualified technicians only Safety It is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards common to the operation of any transceiver The AMBE 2 voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property righ
24. ion AUTO REPLY MSG Auto Reply Message ON OFF AUTO DIAL Autodial Mode AUTO DIAL PROG Autodial Programming Mode AUX AUX ON OFF BROADCAST Broadcast ON OFF 15 Displa Description CLOCK Clock ON OFF CLOCK ADJUST Clock Adjustment mode DIRECT CH1 SEL Direct CH GID 1 5 Select DISP FORMAT Display Format ON OFF FIXED VOLUME Fixed Volume FORCED SEARCH Forced Search GPS POS DISP GPS Position Display mode GROUP GROUP STATUS Group mode Group Status mode GROUP SDM Group SDM mode HOME CH SEL Home CH GID Select INDIVIDUAL Individual mode INDIV STATUS Individual Status mode INDIV SDM Individual SDM mode LONE WORKER Lone Worker ON OFF LOW TX POWER Low Transmission Power ON OFF MAINTENANCE Maintenance Display mode MONITOR Monitor ON OFF OST OST ON OFF OST LIST OST mode PLAYBACK Playback mode PRI SEL RECEIVE ENTRY Priority Channel Select mode Receive Entry mode SCAN Scan ON OFF SCAN DEL ADD Scan Delete Add SCRAM ENCRYP Scrambler Encryption ON OFF SCRAM CODE Scrambler Encryption Code mode SELCALL Selcall mode SELCALL STATUS Selcall Status mode SELCALL SDM Selcall SDM mode SEND GPS DATA Transmit your GPS data SITE LOCK Site Lock ON OFF SITE No Display Site Number SITE
25. n enter digits by using 2 3 Press the PTT switch to make the call Autodial NX 200 MX 300 Only Autodial allows you to quickly call DTMF numbers that have been programmed onto your transceiver 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial or access the Menu page 15 The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display 25 2 Press to select your desired Autodial list number or enter the list number directly 01 32 The stored entry appears on the display 3 Press the PTT switch to make the call B Stun Code This function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost When the transceiver receives a call containing a stun code the transceiver becomes disabled The stun code is cancelled when the transceiver receives a call with a revive code EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function you can make emergency calls 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency Ask your dealer for the length of time necessary to hold this key before the transceiver enters Emergency mode When the transceiver enters Emergency mode it will change to the Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on how it is set up by your dealer 2 To exit Emergency mode press the Emergency key again If the Emergency mode completes a preset number of cycles Emergency mode will automatically end and the transceiver will return to the zone and channel that was in use befo
26. olume control Rotate to turn the transceiver ON OFF and to adjust the volume 3 Auxiliary key Press to activate its programmable function page 10 4 Transmit Receive Battery low indicator If enabled by your dealer lights red while transmitting green while receiving a call Conventional channels only and orange when receiving an optional signaling call Blinks red when the battery power is low while transmitting 8 PTT Push To Talk switch Press and hold this switch then speak into the microphone to call a station Side 1 key Press to activate its programmable function page 10 The default is Squelch Off Momentary Side 2 key Press to activate its programmable function page 10 The default is Backlight Keypad keypad models only Press these keys to send DTMF tones These keys can also be programmed with secondary functions page 10 if a programmable function key is programmed as Function key Press to activate its programmable function page 10 The default is Menu key Press to activate its programmable function page 10 The default is Zone Up key Press to activate its programmable function page 10 key Press to activate its programmable function page 10 C2 key Press to activate its programmable function page 10 The default is Zone Down key Press to activate its programmable function page 10 Universal connector Connect a speaker microphone or headset h
27. ority 1 Talkback Priority2 Talkback Same as Priority 1 Priority 2 plus you can respond to calls on the channel at which scan is paused Last Called Selected The last channel on which you receive a call 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 NX 200 NX 300 Only You can also press and hold the key programmed as Scan Delete Add to add remove zones PRIORITY CHANNEL SELECT NX 200 NX 300 ONLY If the Priority channel has been set as Operator Selectable by your dealer you can reprogram the Priority channels 1 Select your desired zone and channel group ID 2 Press the key programmed as Priority channel Select 3 Press G to select NORMAL PRIORITY 1 B 4 Press to save the setting and exit 19 FleetSync ALPHANUMERIC 2 WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2 way Paging Function and is a protocol owned by Kenwood Corporation Note This function is available only in analog operation Ask your dealer for further information regarding the NX 200S NX 300S SELCALL SELECTIVE CALLING A Selcall is a voice call to a station or group of stations B Transmitting NX 200 NX 300 Only 1 Select your desired zone and channel 2 Pressth
28. re Emergency mode was entered Note Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit a tone when transmitting in Emergency mode Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit tones and received signals as normal or mute the speaker during Emergency operation 26 SCRAMBLER Press the key programmed as Scrambler Encryption or access the Menu page 15 to switch the transceiver to secure encrypted transmission Pressing the PTT switch after the Scrambler function has been turned ON encrypts the transmitted signal SIGNALING Quiet Talk QT Digital Quiet Talk 001 Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver channels A QT tone DQT code isa sub audible tone code which allows you to ignore not hear calls from other parties who are using the same channel Operator Selectable Tone OST NX 200 NX 300 Only If a key has been programmed with OST you can reprogram the QT DQT settings on each of your channels 1 Select your desired channel 2 Press and hold the key programmed as OST for 1 second 3 Press to select your desired tone or code Your dealer can set up to 40 tones codes 4 Press to save your new setting 5 When you have finished operating using OST press the OST key again to turn the OST function OFF Radio Access Number RAN RAN is a new signaling system designed for digital radio communications When a channel is set up with a RAN sq
29. sent at which time Scan resumes To stop scanning press the Scan key again Note To use Scan there must be at least 2 channels in the scan sequence TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT During scan you can temporarily remove specific channels from the scanning sequence by selecting them and pressing the key programmed as Scan Delete Add The channel is no longer scanned However when scanning is ended and restarted the channels are reset and deleted channels will again be in the scanning sequence PRIORITY SCAN Note To use Priority Scan a Priority channel must be programmed When using a single Priority channel the transceiver will automatically change to the Priority channel when a call is received on that channel even if a call is being received on a normal channel When using dual Priority channels Priority channel 1 is given precedence over Priority channel 2 So if a call is received on Priority channel 1 while a call is already on Priority channel 2 the will change to Priority channel 1 SCAN REVERT The Scan Revert channel is the channel selected when you press the PTT switch to transmit during scan Your dealer can ide d one of the following types of Scan Revert channels Selected The last channel selected before scan Selected Talkback Same as Selected plus you can respond to calls on the channel at which scan is paused Priority 1 Priority 2 The Priority channel either Priority 1 or Priority 2 Pri
30. test procedure When sound is recognized the LED lights orange 5 Press to save the setting B VOX Operation 1 Connect the headset to the transceiver 2 Press and hold the key programmed as VOX for 2 seconds 3 transmit simply speak into the microphone The transceiver recognizes sound levels depending on the VOX Gain level If it is too sensitive it will transmit when there is noise in the background If it is not sensitive enough it will not pick up your voice when you begin Speaking 4 When you finish speaking transmission ends 5 To turn the VOX function OFF press and hold the VOX key again for 2 seconds Note If a speaker microphone is connected to the transceiver while VOX is ON and the VOX Gain Level is set to a sensitive level louder received signals may cause the transceiver to transmit 29 BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to perform without any additional operation on your part CLOCK NX 200 NX 300 ONLY If activated by your dealer you can view the clock by pressing the key programmed as Clock Note Removing or leaving the battery pack uncharged for extended periods will clear the clock time To set the clock 1 Press the key programmed as Clock Adjustment The current time setting appears Press G G gt to increase or decrease the year setting Press to set the year and cycle to the month setting Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the
31. the DTMF keypad or by using refer to step 3 above 6 Press the key programmed as Call 1 to Call 6 to initiate the call Receiving A calling ID or text message will appear when a Status call is received Press any key to return to normal operation B Reviewing Messages the Stack Memory 1 Press the key programmed as Stack to enter Stack mode The last received message is displayed 2 Press to select the desired message Press and hold for 1 second or press to cycle the display information as follows Selcall Name Status Name CH GID Time Stamp 24 3 Press to return to normal operation To delete the selected message press or To confirm the deletion press or X To delete all messages press and hold or for 1 second To confirm the deletion press or X ADVANCED OPERATIONS DTMF DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY CALLS m Making a DTMF Call NX 200 MX 300 Only Manual Dialing Keypad Models Only 1 Press and hold the PTT switch 2 Enter the desired digits using the DTMF keypad f you release the PTT switch transmit mode will end even if the complete number has not been sent Ifthe Keypad Auto PTT function has been enabled by your dealer you do not need to press the PTT swich to transmit you can make the call simply pressing the DTMF keys Store amp Send 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial 2 Enter up to 30 digits using the DTMF keypad Alternatively you ca
32. ts including patent rights copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems Inc This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract remove decompile reverse engineer or disassemble the Object Code or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human readable form U S Patent Nos 5 870 405 5 826 222 5 754 974 5 701 390 5 715 365 5 649 050 5 630 011 45 581 656 5 517 511 5 491 772 5 247 579 5 226 084 and 5 195 166 PRECAUTIONS Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack Do not use options not specified by Kenwood If the die cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged do not touch the damaged parts If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver reduce the transceiver volume Pay attention to the volume level when turning the squelch off Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch the cable Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours the radiator and chassis will become hot Do not touch these locations when replacing the battery pack Always switch the transceiver po
33. uelch will only open when a call containing a matching RAN is received 2f If a call containing a different RAN is made on the same channel you are using you will not hear the call This allows you to ignore not hear calls from other parties who are using the same channel Optional Signaling Your dealer may also program several types of optional signaling for your transceiver channels 5 tone Signaling NX 200 NX 300 Only Refer to SELCALL SELECTIVE CALLING on page 23 DTMF Signaling DTMF Signaling opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives a call containing a matching DTMF code FleetSync Signaling Refer to SELCALL SELECTIVE CALLING on page 20 NXDN ID Signaling NXDN ID is an optional signaling system available only for digital communications 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 KHS 11 KHS 14 KHS 15 BH or KHS 15 OH headset B VOX Gain Level NX 200 NX 300 Only 1 Connect the headset to the transceiver 2 Pressthe key programmed as VOX The current VOX Gain level appears on the display 3 Press to increase or decrease the VOX Gain level The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10 28 4 While adjusting the level speak into the headset microphone to test the sensitivity level Your voice is not trasmitted during this
34. umeral indicates the dust resistant level and the second numeral indicates the water resistant level PRECAUTIONS The applicable standards listed above do not assure that the transceiver can be used in water The transceiver may be damaged in a situation in which the maximum depth is over 1 meter or the maximum submersion time exceeds 30 minutes Observe the following precautions to maintain the transceiver s water resistant performance a Do not drop or apply strong physical shocks to the transceiver b When you disassemble the transceiver or open the cover of the option board IP67 will no longer be maintained After disassembling the transceiver or opening the cover of the option board if you want to continue maintaining IP67 contact your dealer or Authorized Service Center c Donot soak the transceiver in water that contains a solvent or surfactant such as detergent or alcohol If itis soaked in muddy water or salt water including sea water it may become corroded Immediately flush with fresh water and then wipe dry with a soft cloth If water is splashed onto the microphone the battery or the antenna terminal clean and dry them with a soft cloth before reconnecting to the transceiver When water gets into the microphone opening or the speaker grill the voice level may become low or distorted Lightly shake the transceiver to remove the water from the speaker and or microphone before operating the transceiv
35. volume and counterclockwise decreases it SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL GROUP ID Select the desired zone using the key programmed as Zone Select or Zone Up Down Each zone contains a group of channels Select the desired channel group ID using the Selector knob default Each channel group ID is programmed with settings for transmitting and receiving You can toggle the display between the zone and channel group ID names and number by pressing the key programmed as Display Format or by accessing the Menu NX 200 NX 300 Only page 15 Note If the default settings for 2 2 NX 200 NX 300 Only and the Selector knob have been changed use the appropriate keys to select the zone and channel group ID TRANSMITTING 1 Select the desired zone and channel group ID 2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to check whether or not the channel is free If the channel is busy wait until it becomes free 3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone Release the PTT switch to receive For best sound quality hold the transceiver approximately 1 5 inches 3 4 cm from your mouth m Making Group Calls Digital NX 200 NX 300 Only 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 on a Conventional channel To select a group ID 1 Press the key programmed as Group or Group Status 2 Press to select a group ID n
36. wer off before installing optional accessories The charger is the device that disconnects the unit from the AC mains line The AC plug should be readily accessible Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations Near explosives or blasting sites In aircrafts Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of radio devices including but not limited to medical facilities Near persons wearing pacemakers Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations unless the model is specifically qualified for such use Intrinsically Safe such as approved by Factory Mutual CSA explosive atmospheres inflammable gas dust particles metallic powders grain powders etc While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations Do not remove the black sheet from the reverse side of the transceiver refer to the illustration below Removal of this sheet decreases the waterproof efficiency of the transceiver and may cause malfunctions if water seeps into the transceiver The orange seal on the reverse side of the transceiver is important with respect to the waterproof efficiency of the transceiver Do not place stickers or other materials on or around the seal shown in the figure or on the reverse side of the battery pack Doing so will impair the waterproof efficiency of the tr
37. y and the optional speaker microphone PF1 orange key 8 Available only for NXDN Conventional and NXDN Trunking operation Available only for Analog Conventional Analog Trunking and NXDN Conventional operation Available only for Analog Conventional and Conventional operation be programmed only on the microphone programmable function keys Available only for 5 tone calls 11 BASIC OPERATIONS SWITCHING POWER ON OFF Turn the Power switch Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON Turn the Power switch Volume control counterclockwise fully to switch the transceiver OFF Wi Transceiver Password NX 200 NX 300 Only If the transceiver is password protected PASSWORD will appear on the display when the power is turned ON To unlock the transceiver enter the password 1 Selecta character using On keypad models you can enter the password directly 2 Press to enter the selected character This step is unnecessary when using the keypad 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire password Press C or to delete a character Press and hold or 10 delete all characters 4 Press or to confirm the entry f you enter an incorrect password an error tone sounds and the transceiver remains locked The password can contain a maximum of 6 digits ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Rotate the Power switch Volume control to adjust the volume Clockwise increases the
38. y near fires stoves or other heat generators areas reaching over 80 C 176 F If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature an internal short circuit may occur in the individual cells and the battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Avoid immersing the battery in water or getting it wet by other means If the battery becomes wet wipe it off with a dry towel before use If the battery s protection circuit is damaged the battery may charge at extreme current or voltage and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame vi Do not charge the battery near fires or under direct sunlight If the battery s protection circuit is damaged the battery may charge at extreme current or voltage and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Use only the specified charger and observe charging requirements If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions under high temperature over the regulated value excessive high voltage or current over regulated value or with a remodelled charger it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur The battery may generate heat or smoke rupture or burst into flame Do not pierce the battery with any object strike it with an instrument or step on it This may break or deform the battery causing a short
39. y pack lift the safety catch press the release latch then pull the battery pack away from the transceiver Note For battery pack charging procedures and useage refer to the battery charger Instruction Manual Before charging a battery pack that is attached to the transceiver ensure that the safety catch is firmly closed While operating the transceiver using a Li ion battery pack in areas with an ambient temperature of 10 C 14 F and lower operating time may be shortened INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL ANTENNA Screw the antenna into the Cs connector on the top of the Optional transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until Secure INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP Attach the belt clip using the supplied 3 x 8 mm screws Note If the belt clip is not installed its mounting location may get hot during continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment NERUTION Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when 3x8 mm screw installing the belt clip Acrylic ester which is contained in these glues may crack the transceiver s back panel INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR Insert the cap into place over the universal connector and secure itin place using the attached Screw Universal connector cap INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE OR HEADSET 1 Insert the guide of the speaker microphon
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