Nexus 21 Marine NX1000 User's Manual
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1. gaza tha aids 2 IMPOR TANT eR 2 PS en Mee sic cn 2 Pet 3 1 OPERATION RULES nacre 5 1 1 FIOM OS tee severe Ma 5 1 2 un di 42 io DM HT T EHE ERS RA 5 4 29 Radio 1 5 1 3 1 Ship station license 5 1 3 2 Operator S license NER rr EE 5 2 INSTALLATION AND ATTACHMENTS 6 2 1 VS CAN AMON anie 2 2 COSS ONES 6 2 3 b 7 2 3 1 Flexible 7 2 3 2 oet n EO eo e 7 3 PANEL a a 8 3 1 Front top and side panels 8 4 FUNCTION DISPLAY 10 5 11 5 1 Channel selection 11 5 1 1 6 BR MERI RUE FORO NE ROG RR US 11 5 1 2 Specific channels 11 5 1 3 Weather channels for USA and Canada 11 5 2 Normal channel selection 12 5 9 Adjusting the volume and sque2. Audio output power 0 2 W at 10 distortion with An 8 O load 17 NEXUS VHF NX1000 9 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 18 VHF NX1000 NEXUS NEXUS Passion for Performance Declaration Of Conformity Nexus Marine AB P O Box 998 519129 Sollentuna Sweden Hereby confirms that this VHF Radio conforms to the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that all appropriate test suite measurements have been performed Equipment Marine Handheld VHF Transceiver Type designator NX1000 This compliance is based on conformity with the following har monised standards specifications or documents Standards No EN3018433 2 V1 2 1 EN301178 V1 2 2 EN60215 EN50385 Statement No G103724V 0678 Chief Operating Officer Nexus Marine AB 19 NEXUS VHF NX1000 10 WARRANTY WARRANTY GENERAL Gur products are designed and t camply to the class industry standards if the products are cornecthy installed maintained and operated as described in the installation and operation manual they will provide long and reliable service Our injermational Network of distributors can provide you with the information and assistance you may require virtually anywhere in Eae world Please read through and fill in this warranty cand and send your national datributer for product regestration LIMITED WARRANTY The warran
3. 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 General Frequency coverage Transmit 156 025 161 425 MHz Receive 156 025 163 275 MHz e Mode FM 16 Channel spacing 25 kHz Current drain at 6 0 V DC TX at 2 W 0 7A typical TX at 1 W 0 5 A typical Max Audio 110 mA typical Power save 20 mA typical e Frequency stability 1 5 kHz 15 to 55 C e Useable temperature range 15 C to 55 C Dimensions 73 W x 135 H x 34 D mm Antenna and belt clip not included Weight no Battery 287 g Weight with Battery 378 g Battery life example 2400mAh 28 hours Based on duty cycle 90 Standby 5 Receive 5 Transmit full power 8 2 Transmitter Max Output power at 6 0 DC 2W Hi 1 W Low 16 NX1000 NEXUS Modulation system Variable reactance frequency modulation e Adjacent channel power 70 dB e Spurious emissions Less than 0 25 uW Frequency Deviation 5 KHz max peak e Audio Frequency Response 1 3dB of 6dB octave Pre emphasis 300 3000Hz 8 3 Receiver Receive system Double conversion super heterodyne e IF Frequency Used 21 7MHz 450 KHz e Sensitivity 20 dB SINAD 6 dBu EMF typical Squelch sensitivity at threshold O dBp EMF typical e Inter modulation rejection ratio 68 dB e Spurious response rejection ratio 70 dB Adjacent channel selectivity 70 dB Audio Frequency Response 1 3dB of 6dB octave Pre emphasis 300 3000Hz
4. Confirm a preference selection in MENU mode with a short press SPEAKER MICROPHONE H L button Used to alternate power output between 2W and 1W transmission power VHF NX1000 NEXUS 11 MENU button Press MENU to access more functions and the preference settings Display shows D WATCH Use UP or DOWN button to select a preference function Press confirm you selection To exit current menu mode press the CANCEL button or press CH16 button 12 CHANNEL 16 button Press the button for instant access to CHANNEL 16 This is also the HOME button enabling the user to return to channel 16 from any other function In HUNTS channels this button enables the return to the main screen but not channel 16 when pressed 13 PTT button Push and hold to transmit release to receive 14 ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna NEXUS VHF 1000 4 FUNCTION DISPLAY wm 7 8 9 BM JN TEXT AREA the menus or settings are displayed when it is under the menu Also show the status of this transceiver Not used Not used CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR INT appears when International is selected US appears when USA is selected appears when CANADA is selected DUAL WATCH INDICATOR Appears during dual watch not used in this version LOW POWER INDICATOR LOW appears when 1W transmission power is selected DUPLEX INDICATOR Appears when a duple
5. number A B L kr J imi Date of purchase Date installed Dealers stamp Tick iF you do Ack weh Eo pectha naws stout Suture products 21 NEXUS VHF NX1000 06780 This equipment is intended for use in Countries of use 22 IVI Copyright Nexus Marine AB Kuskvagen 4 191 62 Sollentuna Sweden Tel 46 0 8 506 939 00 Fax 46 0 8 506 939 01 www nexusmarine se 28416 1 Edition 1
6. selected but the communication range will extend if high power is selected 5 4 3 Transmitting Press and hold the PTT when transmitting and speak into the MICROPHONE If the current selected channel is at high power TX HIGH will appear at the top of LCD instead TX LOW will appear if it is at low power Release the PTT returns the transceiver to at receiving mode HII DH LL Li High Power Transmitting Low Power Transmitting 13 NEXUS VHF NX1000 IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal pause a few seconds after pushing PTT hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level NOTE The transceiver has a power save function to conserve the battery power The power save function activates automatically when no signal is received for 3 seconds 6 MENU 6 1 Dual watch Dual watch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving another channel If a signal is received on Channel 16 dual watch pauses on Channel 16 until the signal disappears When accessing the main menu in non private channel mode press 00 to select D WATCH and press o to confirm Then the D WATCH function is activated Press or o to cancel D WATCH function G WHICH i Lid 6 2 Automatic KEYLOCK function This function will lock the keys automatically Press e to access the MENU and select KEYLOCK by pressing OQ and press o to access the KE
7. PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE 1000 Handheld VHF Radio Installation and Operation Manual English JN Ln NEXUS VHF NX1000 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance contact other vessels or the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16 USE CHANNEL 16 EMERGENCY CALL PROCEDURE 1 MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY 2 THIS IS Name of vessel followed by 3 Your call sign or other indication of the vessel 4 LOCATED AT Your location 5 The nature of the distress and assistance required RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater air dry it before operation Otherwise the transceivers keys switches and controllers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This manual contains important operating instructions for the NX1000 FEATURES e Waterproof construction Built to a high standard to withstand the punishing marine environment the NX1000 meets the IPX7 standard e Dual watch function A convenient function that allows you to monitor the distress channel Ch 16 while receiving a second channel of your choice dual watch VHF NX1000 NEXUS e Large LCD easy to read With dimensions of 32 H x 39 W mm the NX1000 s function display is easy to read and shows operating conditions at a glance Back
8. YLOCK list There are two options in the list OFF and ON If select OFF the key lock function doesn t work If OFF IS select the key lock is activated if no key is pressed within 10 seconds Press and hold e for 3 seconds to temporary unlock 14 VHF 1000 r iy Locked How to unlock Unlocked 6 3 Automatic backlight function If backlight is set to ON a press on any key will activate the backlight for 5 seconds To turn the backlight continuously OFF press to access MENU and select LIGHT by pressing o to enter LIGHT list Select OFF and press 1 4 D am ae EE I E LI et nd 21 man E 15 NEXUS VHF NX1000 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING The transceiver does 1 The battery is 1 exchange the not turn ON exhausted batteries No sound from speaker 1 Squelch level is too 1 Set squelch to the deep threshold point 2 Volume level is too 2 Set volume to a low suitable level 3 Speaker has been 3 Drain water from the exposed to water speaker The displayed channel Automatic keypad Lock Refer to Automatic cannot be changed function is activated Keypad Lock function to unlock the keys The transceiver returns to The transmission time Release the PTT and re receiving mode during a limit function is activated push to talk long transmission
9. be in possession of a current radio station license before using the transceiver It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship Radiotelephone license This license includes the call sign that is your craft s identification for radio purposes 1 3 2 Operator s license A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver However non licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator starts supervises ends the call and makes the necessary log entries A current copy of the applicable government rules and regulations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory However even if you are not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations NEXUS VHF NX1000 2 INSTALLATION AND ATTACHMENTS 2 1 Installation Follow the picture below to install a complete transceiver 2 2 Accessories Number Supplied accessories 4 pcs AA Batteries not supplied 4 Battery lid 4 Battery fixer 1 Belt clip o 1 Flexible antenna 155 Ha
10. down the channel changes at the rate of 12 channels per second 5 3 Adjusting the volume and squelch levels Press to access volume control mode VOLUME will appear the top of LCD The volume level displays on the main screen In volume control mode press will access SQUELCH control mode Press will access SQUELCH control mode Press again and it will toggle between VOLUME and SQUELCH control mode In SQUELCH control mode SQUELCH appears at the top of the LCD and the figure indicating the squelch level is displayed on the main screen In the two modes if no operation is made within 5 seconds it will return to the main screen where pressing O will adjust the levels of VOLUME and SQUELCH U ii Crore TY L4 Lf L EL H VOLUME Control SQUELCH Control 12 VHF NX1000 NEXUS 5 4 Receiving and transmitting Turn on the radio and set the VOLUME and SQUELCH at suitable levels 5 4 1 Receiving When radio is receiving signals BUSY appears at the top of the LCD aa m mi r ee L1 y I Receiving 5 4 2 Adjust transmitter power According to the regulations some channels only have high power some channels only have low power and some channels offer the choice of either high power or low power If selected channel has both high and low power to switch between high power and low power press It will save power if low power is
11. lch levels 12 5 4 Receiving and transmitting 13 5 4 1 m 13 5 4 2 Adjust transmitter power 13 5 4 3 Transm RR 13 6 O E ET A seta 14 6 1 DUA 14 6 2 Automatic KEYLOCK function 14 6 3 Automatic backlight function 15 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING 16 8 SPECIFICATIONS 16 8 1 12 1 dade 16 8 2 NECI UT TEE 16 8 3 x T 17 9 DECLARATION OF 18 10 20 VHF NX1000 NEXUS 1 OPERATION RULES 1 1 Priorities e Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up to date copy handy Safety and distress calls take priority over all others e You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel e False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law 1 2 Privacy e Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way e Indecent or profane language is forbidden 1 3 Radio licenses 1 3 1 Ship station license When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver you must
12. light can be adjusted to suit your preference e Easy to use 8 large buttons on the front panel provide convenient operation The independent volume and channel buttons are located on the front panel for convenient one hand operation PRECAUTION e WARNING NEVER hold the transceiver in such a way that the antenna is very close to or touching exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical e AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 15 or above 55 C KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children KEEP the transceiver at least 1 metre away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass BE CAREFUL NX1000 is built to be fully waterproof corresponding to the IPX7 industry standard 1 m depth for 30 min However once the transceiver has been dropped waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked or the waterproof seal may have been damaged etc e MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water may result in serious damage to the transceiver NEXUS VHF NX1000 Contents RECOMMENDATION cioinn a ona c
13. nd strap NX1000 NEXUS 2 3 Attachments 2 3 1 Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver 2 3 2 strap Pass the hand strap through the loop on the side of the transceiver as illustrated below for easy carrying NEXUS VHF NX1000 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 1 pm Front top and side panels n CCC ANN cS By External audio jack LCD display POWER SWITCH CANCEL button Press and hold to turn power ON and OFF Cancel current task with a short press on this button UP button select an operation channel VOLUME and SQUELCH button A short press on this button and the display will show a number corresponding to the VOLUME level that was set initially or before by the user A second press on this button and the display will show a number corresponding to the SQUELCH level that was set initially or before by the user Adjust VOLUME and SQUELCH levels with the UP or DOWN buttons After 5 SEC without action the display will return to showing the main screen Enable the MONITOR function with a long press DOWN button Select an operation channel Select a preference function in MENU mode ENT button Set the current channel as a tag channel when short pressed Clear current tag channel s tag with a second short press
14. s to the boat to attend the equipment whether under warranty or not The right is reserved to charge for such services at an appropriate rate a The Manufacturer reserves the right to replace any products reamed for repair within he warranty period with the nearest equivalent repair within a reasonable time period should not be possible The terms and conditions of the warranty as described do not affect your statutory nghts CLAIMS PROCEDURE Equipment should be returned tha nabonal distributor or one of its apponted dealers in the country when was onginally purchased Valid claims will than be serviced and niturned to the sender free of charge Alternatively if the equipment is being used away from the country of purchase it may be retuned to the national distributor or one of its appomnted dealers in the country where is being used In this case veld claims will cover parts only Labour and return postage will be invesced to the sender at appropriate rade DISCLAIMER Common sense rus be used at al mas when navigaling and te Manutactuner s navigation equipment should only be considered as aids to navigation The Manufacturers policy of cantinuaus improvement may rasuli in changes to product specification without prior nolice 20 NX1000 NEXUS File id WARRANTY CARD TO BE RETURNED TO YOUR NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR OWNER _ Street City Zip Code Country Product name Serial
15. ty covers of defective parts due faulty Manufacturing and includes labour when repaired in the country of purchase The warranty period is stated in fee product manual and commences from the date of purchase The above warranty is the Manufacturer s only warranty and na other tema expressed or implied will apply The Manufacturer specifically excludes the implied warranty of merchantability and fitrass for a particular pup CONDITIONS a The supplied warranty card and receipt with proof of purchase date must be shown to validate any warranty claim Claims are to be made in accordance with the claims procedure outhned below The warranty i amp non transferable and extends only the original purchaser s The warranty does not apply to Products from which serial numbers have been removed faulty instakahon or incarrect fusing to conditions resulting from improper use external causes including service or modifications not performed by the Manufacturer or by its national distributors of operabon outside the environmental parameters specihed for the Product Thi Manufacturer will nol compensate for consequential damage caused directly or indeeciy by tha matfunction of its equipment The Manufacturer not liable for personal damage caused consequenos of using its equipment Tha Manufacturer its national distributors or dealers are not liable for charges arising from sea trials installation surveys oc visit
16. x channel is selected Indication of A channels CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT Indicates the selected operating channel number 10 BATTERY INDICATOR Indicates remaining battery power 10 VHF NX1000 NEXUS 5 BASIC OPERATION 5 1 Channel selection 5 1 1 Channel 16 Channel 16 the distress and hailing channel is used for establishing initial contact with other stations and for emergency communications Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both dual watch Press O select Channel 16 LCD will be displayed as below CHANNEL Channel 16 5 1 2 Specific channels UK M1 and M2 channels These appear between channels 88 and 01 when the U K or other channel group Country is selected The LCD will show UK M at top with C1 or C2 on main screen a i set U K M1 U K M2 5 1 3 Weather channels for USA and Canada These appear between channels 88 and 01 when the USA or Canada channel group is selected The LCD will show USA WX CAN WX top 11 VHF 1000 ddv Fr p Lf _f Lit il il N Weather channels for USA Weather channels for Canada 5 2 Normal channel selection Press O Q to select the operating channel Each press on selects the next higher channel number Each presses on selects the next lower channel number When the key is held
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