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1. 0 450 470 UHF Extended NFM 470 512 Receiving sensitivity Narrow FM 1 0 pV 12 db SINAD Wide FM 1 5 uV 12 db SINAD AM 0 cece s 1 5 uV 10 db S N Receiving selectivity NFM eeses esee eee eee 7 5 KHz 6 db WEM 0 0022 cee eee eee ee 50 KHz 6 db AM 2 ec eens 5 KHz 6 db Image and spurious rejection 50 db Number of memory channels 20 channels Intermodulation llle eese eee 50 db Receiver circuitry 00 0000 PLL Synthesizer Scanning r te lese esee eese 5 channels sec Searching rate liliis 1 MHz 6 sec Audio output 05 1 W at 10 distortion Power requirements 0 020200 00 gt 12 14 VDC Method of display 0 0 000 000 0002 eee LCD Dimensions WXHXD 5 4 x 3 1 x 7 9 mm 2 e e 138 x 80 x 200 Weight 0 0 enn 2 4 Ibs e e mn 1 1 Kg 22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NOTE Please perform the simple checks indicated for improp er operation before returning the unit for service TROUBLE CHECK No display no sound Volume knob should be turned clockwise Power Cord AC or DC Connec tion See also specification for power requirements DC cord Replace 1 5 AMP fuse if blown Display no sound Volume Control setting check by turning clockwise No reception Squelch Control setting2. see no station heard page 4 Antenna not installed Incorrect frequencies entered Weak or poor reception Antennashouldbe fully extended Stations too far away external antenna may be needed See page 20 Incorrect frequencies entered Does not scan If 3n Manual mode press SCAN Channels locked out see page 14 Squelch control setting see page 4 23 Trouble Guide Con t Search Scan stops on channels without stations Birdies see below Error appears in readout Invalid frequency entered see page 10 BIRDIE LIST Every complex receiver has frequencies that are difficult or impossible to receive because of internally generated signals These frequencies are called birdies The following is a partial list of such frequencies that may occur in the MX5000 44 565 94 000 144 930 329 975 44 570 102 400 144 935 332 800 46 680 103 325 151 410 379 925 46 990 107 150 155 660 422 975 46 995 108 800 159 940 447 4625 47 008 115 200 164 285 449 9875 48 310 121 600 165 000 469 975 49 955 134 400 173 075 488 7125 50 000 134 800 175 000 507 2375 53 355 138 890 180 000 516 975 67 0125 140 990 212 475 89 150 140 995 393 475 89 600 141 000 328 650 24 In addition there are other frequencies that are difficult to receive because of interference from externally generated sig nals such as T V stations other receivers nearby and various other sources of man made noise These frequencies v
3. REGENCY SCANNERS MODEL MX5000 OWNER S MANUAL PACKING LIST 1 Receiver Unit 1 Wall mounted AC Power Supply 1 DC Power Cord 1 Telescopic Antenna with Right angle Adaptor l Instruction Manual INDEX Maintenance 2 liklielelsdegac ue x ead e ey 2 Description 2i Lcr c Rp epeER a Wet beov esso ebbe 2 Preparation for Use 2 6 0 0 bha cipet i eee 3 Front Panel Controls 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 eee 4 Program Panel 2 0 02 202 eee eee eee eee 5 Prompting Messages 2 2 eee ee ee eee 8 Programming Channels 0002002 eese 9 Programming Time 0 022 e eee eee eee eee 10 Scanning saab iy oc Baek ed ac ae IDA eee edd 12 Searching 2 0255 e Een sty ee Hea ages 14 Priority i cca neta Betis eH VER VER Robe ERE ES 17 National Weather Service 0 0 00000 eee eee 18 120 VAC Installation 000 002 2 nn 19 Mobile 12 VDC Installation sss 19 Memory o ve a epe Genus a be ve ord 20 Attenuator Switch 0 0 0 cee cee eee 20 External Antenna lees 20 External Speaker 21 Specifications i ereere eiaa a eee eee 21 Trouble Shooting Guide lisse 22 Birdie List oco RR Xem pel eei eise E 24 Waranty cnet eR eee es Back Cover WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE MAINTENANCE All servicing should be referred to the Regency Customer Service Department UNAUTHORIZED ADJUSTMENTS MAY DAMAGE T
4. for selection of two different scanning speeds See page 13 7 Prompting Messages SKHz STEP PRIORITY LOCKOUT Indicates receiving mode of displayed frequency NFM Narrow Band FM WFM Wide Band FM AM AM See page 9 Indicates frequency separa tion for the search mode Dis play will show either 5 12 5 or 25KHz STEP See page 15 Indicates Priority mode has been selected See page 17 Indicates that the displayed channel has been locked out of the scan sequency See page 14 Displayed below frequency to indicate MHz and KHz Frequency entered is invalid See page 10 Programming Channels The MX5000 has 20 channels available for your personal choice of frequencies The sophisticated microprocessor controlled circuitry eliminates the need for crystals and allows easy fingertip touch entry of all data Programming is done while in the manual mode Example Entering the Narrow Band FM frequency of 465 250 into channel 1 1 PRESS a beep veri MANUAL 7 ENTER fies contact NFM Each key will beep when touched 5KHz STEP DISPLAY 2 PRESS 5il ENTER After pressing ENTER CH will blink indicating the unit is waiting for you to put the frequency into a specific channel 3 PRESS gm 5KHz STEP REM i MIL I it I DISPLAY MH kt Frequency 465 250 is now in channel Repeat this proce dure for each channel to be programmed
5. 4 Light When turned on illuminates the liquid crystal display Lock When turned on disables the keyboard to prevent inadvertent entries PROGRAM PANEL The MX 5000 has 20 touch entry keys for easy operation 2 LOWER 2 CLK SET i ENTER DELAY 2 c e 7 e tet wa LOCKOUT CLOCK i z E s 2 re Puts the unit into the scan mode Starts the search process Provides for manual selection of any channel Also used when entering frequencies Used to shift the frequency higher Used to shift the frequency lower Locks out channel while scanning Selects Priority feature Displays time on 24 hour clock 6 Program Keys The numbered keys are used for entering frequencies as well as selecting the channel number during programming The numbered keys also have additional functions as listed below LOWER Used to enter upper and lower search limits See page 14 Selects frequency separation for search mode See page 15 Sets receiving mode NFM Nar 7 row Band FM WFM Wide NFM Band FM AM AM See page DELAY CLK SET ENTER ESEE 9 Provides the decimal point when entering frequen cies and allows for a delay in the resumption of the SCAN or SEARCH processes See pages 9 13 Used to set time in hours minutes seconds For entering a frequency into one of 20 channels or as a search limit Also used to enter time and set receiver mode and frequency steps Allows
6. E If you wish to change the search frequency increment you may do so while in the manual mode Simply press the key for the desired increment SK 12 5K or 25K followed by ENTER To start the search press o The display will initially show SEARCH and the lower limit SEARCH 5KHz STEP Example NOTE Be sure squelch control is set to eliminate background noise The unit will now automatically sample every frequency within the limits you have selected When an active frequency is found the unit will stop searching display the frequency and broadcast the message While in the SEARCH mode you may wish to select the Delay Feature described on page 13 If so press DELAY When the unit reaches the upper limit of the search it will automatically return to the lower limit and begin again If you decide to change modes i e Manual or Scan while the unit is searching you may do so To go to scan press SCAN once To go to Manual press MANUAL twice To resume the search press pe and the unit will restart the search at the lower limit 16 You also have the option of entering frequencies found while searching directly into one of the 20 scan channels For ex ample entering a frequency found in search into channel 5 When the unit stops on an active frequency PRESS NOTE You must press ENTER while the Search is still stopped on the frequency Now the frequency found in search is entered into
7. HE EQUIPMENT OR RESULT IN IMPROPER OPERA TION AS WELL AS INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY Important The sections on Preparation for Use and Operation should be thoroughly read before operating the unit Reading the instruc tions will result in maximum performance and enjoyment of your radio DESCRIPTION Your Regency MX5000 is a compact programmable 20 channel AM FM monitor receiver for use at home or on the road It is a double conversion superheterodyne used to receive frequencies in the 25 to 550 MHz range in either NFM WFM or AM Band NFM Narrow FM is used to receive Police Fire Emergency Radio Mobile Telephone and other public service frequencies WFM Wide FM is used to receive FM Broadcast and TV audio AM is used to receive CB and aircraft trans missions Sophisticated microprocessor controlled circuitry eliminates the need for crystals Instead the frequency for each channel is programmed through the numbered keyboard similar to the one used on a telephone A beep acknowledges contact each time a key is touched Any combination of two to twenty channels can be scanned automatically or the unit can be set on manual for continuous monitoring of any one channel In addition the search function locates unknown frequencies within a band Other features include scan delay scan speed priority and a light switch to sidelite the liquid crystal display The MX5000 can be operated on either 120 VAC or 12 VDC AN
8. IMPORTANT Channels 1 through 9 require pressing 0 before pressing the channel number NOTE If you enter an invalid frequency ERROR will appear in the display Press MANUAL and begin again IMPORTANT Each time is selected for the pur pose of entering a frequency the scanning process im mediately stops The channel and frequency displayed in the digital readout will in no way be affected when you enter the new frequency unless it is the one you wish to change Programming Time The MX5000 has a 24 hour clock that shows in the display as long as the unit is plugged in Programming is done while in the manua mode 10 EXAMPLE Enter the time 13 00 1 00PM MANUAL 3 ENTER PRESS CLK SET LOWER CLK SET DISPLAY EEG The clock will now begin to run NOTE The digits for seconds maybe entered if desired IMPORTANT You cannot program time while in the Priority mode Programming Hints 1 When programming numerous channels does not have to be pressed before keying in each frequency Simply begin with step 2 on page 9 to enter additional frequencies 2 If an invalid frequency entry is made Error in readout you may enter the correct frequency without pressing first SCANNING After you have programmed the frequencies of your choice you can scan each one automatically when in the scan mode To start the scanning process press a If necessary adjust the squelch control by turning clockwise un
9. TENNA JACK BNC Type POWER CORD JACK ATTENUATOR EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK SWITCH PREPARATION FOR USE Before operating your MX5000 read the following direc tions carefully I Unpack the unit from the carton and check for damage If the unit is damaged contact the place of purchase immediately as required by the warranty agreement 3 2 insert one end of the AC power cord into the power cord jack provided on the rear panel of your scanner See rear panel diagram on page 3 Plug the wall mounted power supply into a 120 VAC outlet DC operation is covered on page 19 3 Insert the telescopic antenna into the antenna jack on the back of the scanner 4 Before turning on the receiver turn the SQ knob coun terclockwise all the way 5 Now turn the OFF VOL knob clockwise to apply power to the receiver A click indicates the power is on Further clockwise turning of the OFF VOL knob increases the volume Set the knob just above the click prior to pro gramming 6 Set the squelch by turning the SQ knob clockwise until static is heard Turn the knob back counterclockwise until the static just disappears FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Volume When turned clockwise the VOL knob provides power to the unit and increases the audio level to the desirable or most comfortable listening level Squelch Eliminates background noise while the unit is scanning or searching until a transmission is received
10. ary from location to location and are therefore impossible to list When this type of interference is encountered it can sometimes be eliminated by moving thc Squelch Control knob counterclock wise increase squelch action SPECIAL NOTICE Regarding Internally Generated Noise Birdies To alleviate birdies on frequencies below 100MHz we sug gest employing a Regency MA 279 antenna placed as far away from the unit as possible instead of the antenna supplied with the unit To adapt the MA 279 to the BNC connector on the radio we recommend the Regency part number 2105 0000 062 adaptor If the birdie problem persists please consult the Regency Customer Service Department 25 REGENCY SCANNERS LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty applies to the original owner of the product for a period of 1 year from the original purchase date We agree to repair or replace all parts showing defects in material or workmanship Warranty service will be provided free of charge if unit is delivered to us intact transportation charges prepaid accompanied by dated proof of purchase within one year of the date of sale to the original purchaser The warranty does not apply to units subject to misuse neglect accidents incorrect wiring not our own improper installation or units used in violation of the instructions furnished by us Nor does the warranty apply to units damaged by lightning excess current repaired or altered outside the factor
11. channel 5 Other frequencies found while searching can be entered into any of the other scan channels the same way Press Or to resume the search NOTE In the Search mode it is recommended that you limit the search range to 1 MHz or less Your chances of catching an unknown active frequency will be considerably greater since transmissions are usually short PRIORITY This is a special feature that lets you program your favorite frequency to be sampled approximately once every two seconds and also to have it override calls on other channels Channel 1 has been set aside for this function Enter your favorite frequen cy into channel 1 then press the PRIORITY key 17 NOTE PRIORITY is active only in the MANUAL or SCAN modes The display will indicate priority with PRIORITY PRIORITY em i While the unit is in MANUAL or scanning the display will blink each time channel is sampled Any audio will also be briefly interrupted Should a transmission begin on channel 1 the unit will go immediately to it and receive the message After the message the unit will resume scanning or return to the other channel To de activate priority press the PRIORITY key again NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE The National Weather Service provides a continuous 24 hour broadcast of local and area weather conditions These weather messages are repeated until the next or updated report is issued The Weather Service has broadcast facilities in man
12. nna socket located on the rear panel of the unit See rear panel diagram on page 3 EXTERNAL SPEAKER An external or remotely mounted 8 ohm speaker such as Regency s MA 108 can be used by merely inserting the mating phone plug into the 3 5 mm jack on the unit s rear panel See rear panel diagram on page 3 An 8 ohm speaker is recom mended for optimum performance do NOT use a 3 4 ohm speaker The internal speaker is automatically disconnected when an external speaker is used SPECIFICATIONS Subject To Change Without Notice Receiving frequency 0 05 25 550 MHz CB AM end eeu ate nde eh bee es eens 26 28 VHF Low NFM 002222 e eee eee 27 50 VHF Amateur NFM WFM 50 54 TV Audio WFM 2 00202 e eee eee 54 88 FM Broadcast WFM 00 00 eee ues 88 108 VHF Aircraft AM 0 0 e eee 108 136 Space Research Various 05 136 144 VHF Amateur NFM 2 0 144 148 VHF High Band NFM 200 148 174 TV Audio WFM 0020 c eee eee 174 216 Government Various 04 216 220 Specifications Con t VHF Amateur NFM 0 0 00000005 220 225 VHF UHF Aircraft NFM 225 336 Government Various 00 336 406 UHF Government NFM 406 420 UHF Amateur NFM 20 420 450 UHF Standard NFM
13. t be connected to the positive terminal side of the battery The female quick connect terminal is then pushed on to the male terminal in the DC power connector RED 19 MEMORY Your Regency MX5000 is equiped with a permanent backup system No batteries are required A special capacitor retains stored frequencies for approximately week during power outage or storage ATTENUATOR SWITCH The attenuator switch is located on the rear panel next to the antenna jack See page 3 Push the switch down 10 db position to pick up local frequencies in highly congested areas Most frequencies can be picked up in the normal 0 position EXTERNAL ANTENNA In areas of very low signal strength it may be necessary to use an antenna system better than the telescopic one for proper reception An external antenna mounted as high above the ground as practical will greatly increase the signal strength If it is determined that proper reception will require an external or outside antenna then it is suggested that a tri band antenna it covers both VHF bands 30 50 MHz and 144 174 MHz and UHF be used There are several manufacturers of tri band monitor type antennas They are usually available at the source from which the receiver was purchased For proper input matching 50 ohm coaxial cable such as RG 58 U should be used A BNC type antenna plug must be in 20 stalled on the receiver end of the cable in order to utilize the ante
14. til proper scanning action is obtained see page 4 The display will show the NUMBER of each channel as it is scanned If a transmission is found the scanner will stop and the display will show both the channel number and the frequency At the conclusion of the transmission scanning will resume automatically If you wish to omit a channel from the scan process simply touch the LOCKOUT key while the unit is stopped on a channel during the scan mode or while in the manual mode on that channel LOCKOUT will show in the display If all channels are locked out the display will show To put the channel s back in simply touch the LOCKOUT key while in the manual mode on that channel 12 Scan Delay During the SCAN mode you may want to delay resumption of the scan process in order to hear a replay that might otherwise be missed once the unit has gone on to scan other channels To do this press DELAY will appear in the display Now whenever a signal is received the unit will stop on the channel display the channel number and frequency and broad cast the message Atthe conclusion of the message the unit will wait approximately 2 seconds before scanning To de activate DELAY press will disappear from the display again The DELAY Scan Speed During the SCAN mode you may choose between two scan speeds By pressing the L key you can slow down the scan speed 13 Manual Operation If at any time yo
15. u wish to monitor one channel continuously press The unit will stop on a channel at random MANUAL Press repeatedly until the desired channel is reached Any channel selected in manual that had previously been locked out during scan will show LOCKOUT in the display LOCKOUT mE be Eg Z m HL Lt d gn Example Direct Access To access a channel directly press the MANUAL numerals for the desired channel number and then SEARCHING The MX5000 digital scanner includes a search function that enables you to locate new frequencies in addition to those you already know It can locate active frequencies anywhere within the entire frequency range Two frequencies lower and upper are used in the search mode For example to search for unknown active frequencies between 460 350 and 461 350 MHz in the wide FM band MANUAL ENTER 1 ENTER PRESS LOWER 14 Lo will blink in the display indicating the unit is waiting for you to enter the frequency number of the lower limit PRESS 3 ENTER Frequency 460 350 is now entered as the lower limit to the search PRESS Hi will blink in the display indicating the unit is waiting for you to enter the frequency number of the upper limit PRESS 3 5 ENTER Frequency 461 350 is entered as the upper limit to the search NOTE Programming the SEARCH frequencies has no effect on the frequencies that have been programmed into SCAN or MANUAL channels 1 and 2 15 NOT
16. y metropolitan areas of the country If you are located within 25 or 30 miles of one of these cities reception can usually be obtained with the telescopic antenna supplied with the unit Your local Regency dealer can advise you about your specific antenna requirement NOTE When set to automatic scan the MX5000 will stop and remain on the Weather Channel because it broadcasts con 18 tinuously Thus this channel should only be activated when you desire to hear the current weather report 120 VAC INSTALLATION Plug one end of the AC cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the radio Plug the wall mounted power supply into a 120 volt wall outlet The MX5000 requires very little ventilation however very warm locations such as near radiators or heating vents should be avoided MOBILE 12 VDC INSTALLATION NOTE Mobile reception of a POLICE frequency by UN AUTHORIZED personnel is ILLEGAL in some areas It is the responsibility of the person making the installation to be sure that the user of this receiver is authorized or cleared through the local police department Under no conditions can Regency Electronics Inc the manufacturer of this set be held responsible for its unauthorized installation or use The MX5000 receiver may be used in any car truck boat etc that has a 12 VDC negative ground system For permanent DC operation in a vehicle it will be necessary to use the DC cord The red lead with the fuse holder mus
17. y or units with altered or removed serial numbers To have your unit serviced under the warranty return it freight prepaid with proof of purchase receipt to Customer Service Department Regency Electronics Inc 7707 Records St Indianapolis IN 46226 Only factory personnel are authorized to perform warranty service NOTE When returning unit for warranty service do NOT include any accessories antenna power cord memory battery etc This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Part No 7001 1392 700 12 86 Printed in U S A
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