Icom IC-400PRO User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

UHF TRANSCEIVER

i400PRO

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-

pletely before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This

instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-400PRO UHF TRANSCEIVER.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD

DEFINITION

RWARNING

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock

may occur.

 

 

CAUTION

Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk

of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

 

 

 

Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United states, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

SmarTrunk II™ is a trademark of the SmarTrunk Systems, Inc.

PRECAUTION

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.

RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention— anything less may result in an accident.

NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC. This will damage the transceiver.

NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver might be damaged.

NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.

NEVER allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter.

NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. The transceiver may be damaged.

NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or damage the transceiver.

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DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.

DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temperatures below –10°C or above +60°C, or in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.

AVOID operating the transceiver without running the vehicle’s engine. When the transceiver’s power is ON and your vehicle’s engine is OFF, the vehicle’s battery will soon become exhausted.

AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty environments.

AVOID placing the transceiver against walls. This will obstruct heat dissipation.

AVOID setting the transceiver in a place without adequate ventilation. Heat dissipation may be affected, and the transceiver may be damaged.

AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they damage the transceiver surfaces.

USE the specified microphone only (supplied or optional). Other microphones have different pin assignments and may damage the transceiver.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operating continuously for long periods.

This device complies with Standard Australia Specification No. AS/NZS43651996 and AS4295-1995.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT ........................................................................

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EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .....................................................

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PRECAUTION .....................................................................

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...............................................

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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ...............................................

1–4

■ Front panel ...................................................................

1

■ Function display ...........................................................

4

2 BASIC OPERATION ....................................................

5–6

■ Turning power ON ........................................................

5

■ Channel selection .........................................................

5

■ Receiving and transmitting ...........................................

6

3 REPEATER OPERATION ...............................................

7

■ Repeater operation.........................................................

7

■ Accessing a repeater......................................................

7

4 SCAN OPERATION ...................................................

8–14

■ Scan types......................................................................

8

■ Scanning preparation .....................................................

9

■ Open scan ....................................................................

11

■ Group and priority scans ..............................................

12

■ Repeater search scan ..................................................

13

5 GROUP MODE OPERATION ..................................

15–16

■ Group mode (CTCSS)..................................................

15

6 SELCALL OPERATION ..........................................

17–21

■ General.........................................................................

17

■ Calling operation ..........................................................

17

■ When receiving a call ...................................................

20

■ Setting the silent stand-by condition.............................

21

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7 OTHER FUNCTIONS ..............................................

22–33

Smart-Ring and ATS (Automatic Transponder System) .....22

■ Voice scrambler function ..............................................

23

■ DTMF transmission ......................................................

24

■ Channel lock function ...................................................

24

■ RX frequency setting ....................................................

25

■ Wide/Narrow function ...................................................

26

■ Set mode ......................................................................

27

8 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS ...................

34–36

9 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE ....................

37–40

■ Rear panel and connection ........................................

37

■ Mounting the transceiver .............................................

38

■ Optional UT-108 installation .......................................

39

■ Optional UT-109 or UT-110 installation ......................

39

■ Optional OPC-617 installation .....................................

40

■ Antenna .......................................................................

40

■ Fuse replacement .......................................................

40

■ Cleaning .....................................................................

40

10 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................

41

11 OPTIONS .....................................................................

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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KEY-STICKER

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q Microphone ..................................................................

1

w Microphone hanger and screw set ..........................

1 set

e Microphone hanger cable ..............................................

1

r DC power cable (OPC-1194) ..........................................

1

t Function name stickers* (KEY STICKER) ......................

1

y Mounting bracket ...........................................................

1

u Bracket bolts .................................................................

4

i Mounting screws (M5×12) .............................................

4

o Self-tapping screws (M5×20) .........................................

4

!0Flat washers ..................................................................

4

!1Spring washers .............................................................

4

!2Nuts ...............................................................................

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*Function name stickers

Function of keys can be changed. Stickers are supplied for easy identification.

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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front panel

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Function Display (p. 4)

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Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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qAF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

r[O] KEY*

 

Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level.

 

 

 

 

Push to enter channel bank selection mode.

• Minimum audio level is pre-programmed.

w[]/[] KEYS*

Push to select an operating channel.

After pushing [O], push to toggle between CB bank and Private bank (user programmable channels).

ePOWER SWITCH [ ]

Push to turn the power ON and OFF.

The Automatic scan start function and the password prompt are available at power ON as optional settings. (The optional CS400PRO CLONING SOFTWARE is required.)

In channel bank selection mode, push []/[] to select the desired channel bank.

Push for 1 sec. to toggle Function mode, Set mode or Normal mode.

Returns to the Normal mode automatically after 30 sec. when no key operations are performed in Function or Set mode.

Normal mode

Push [O] for 1 sec.

Set mode

Function mode

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t[DUP] KEY*

N Push to toggle the transmit frequency mode between duplex and simplex. (CB channel 1 to 8 only)

Duplex: The set TX frequency is used for the transmission.

Simplex: The set RX frequency is used for the transmis-

sion.

N Push and hold to set the selected channel to priority or normal.

Priority channel is used for both group and priority scans.

F Push to toggle the 5tone mute activity between CONT (Continuous Tone) and SGL (Single Tone).

CONT: SelCall mute is released.

SGL: SelCall mute is activated. In this case, [PTT] switch action is inhibited while SelCall mute is activated.

y[SCN] KEY*

N Push to start or stop the scan.

N Push and hold to enter the scan type selection mode.

Push []/[] to select the desired scan type.

Push [SCN] to set the channel as a tag channel.

-S” appears for tag channels.

F Push to recall the received ID code.

• Push []/[] to select the record.

N : Stands for Normal mode operation.F : Stands for Function mode operation.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

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u[MONI] KEY*

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N Activates the following functions on each channel independently:

Push and hold the key to release the mute to the channel (audio is emitted; ‘Audible’ condition).

- “ ” appears.

During “ ” appears, push the key to mute the channel (sets to ‘Inaudible’).

NOTE: The unmute condition (‘Audible’ condition) may automatically return to the mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition) after a specified time period depending on the pre-setting.

F Push to transmit the SelCall code on the selected channel.

F Push and hold to enter the SelCall code/code number selection mode (p. 17).

• Push []/[] to select the desired code/code number.

*Information

Up to two desired functions, one each for Normal and Function mode, can be re-assigned to [], [], [O],

[DUP], [SCN] and [MONI] keys with the optional CS400PRO CLONING SOFTWARE. (p. 34)

The default setting is used in this instruction manual, for description.

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Push [O] for 1 sec.
Set mode
/ : Set the desired level/mode.
: Change the individual setting.
: Change the common setting.
: Turn the function ON and OFF.
: Push to enter channel bank selection mode. Push for 1 sec. to enter Normal mode.

1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

Key flow chart for the default setting

Push [] to turn power ON.

Normal mode

: [CH Up]

: [Scan Start/Stop]

: [CH Down]

: [Dup/Pri]

: [Moni(Audi)]

: [Bank/Func]

 

Push [O] for 1 sec.

Function mode

: [CH Up]

: [ID-MR Select]

: [CH Down]

: [CONT/SGL]

: [Call]

: [Bank/Func]

iMICROPHONE CONNECTOR

Connect the supplied microphone or optional DTMF microphone.

NEVER connect non-specified microphones. The pin assignments may be different and the transceiver may be damaged.

DMICROPHONE

The supplied microphone has a PTT switch and a hanger hook.

The following functions are available when the microphone is on or off hook:

(The optional CS-400PRO CLONING SOFTWARE is required.)

-Automatic scan start when on hook.

-Automatic priority channel selection when off hook.

-Sets to ‘Inaudible’ condition (mute condition) when on hook.

-Sets to ‘Audible’ condition (unmute condition) when off hook.

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Function display

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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1

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uSCRAMBLER INDICATOR

Appears when the scrambler function is activated. (Optional UT-109 (#02)/UT-110 (#02) SCRAMBLER UNIT is required.)

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qTRANSMIT INDICATOR

Appears while transmitting.

wBUSY INDICATOR

Appears while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open.

eSIGNAL STRENGTH METER

Indicates relative receive signal strength level.

rLOW POWER INDICATOR

Appears when low output power is selected.

[High/Low] must be assigned to the desired programmable key using the optional CS-400PRO CLONING SOFTWARE when change the output power.

tSQUELCH INDICATOR

Appears when the channel is in ‘Audible’ condition (SelCall/CTCSS mute is released).

yDUPLEX INDICATOR

Appears when the duplex operation is selected.

iSELCALL/5TONE INDICATOR

Appears when the specified Selcall/5-tone is received.

oSCAN CHANNEL INDICATOR

Appears when the selected memory channel is specified as a scan channel.

!0ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY

Displays the operating channel number, channel names, Set mode contents, DTMF numbers, etc.

!1UNDER BAR INDICATOR

Shows the channel mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition) as below.

The left under bar blinks in Function mode, and lights in Set mode.

Appears in Set mode when the key under the indicator can be activated.

The channel is in CTCSS mute condition.

The channel is in SelCall mute condition.

The channel is in both CTCSS/SelCall mute condition.

During “ ” appears, the channel is Audible’ condition even if the channel is in mute condition.

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Icom IC-400PRO User Manual

2 BASIC OPERATION

Turning power ON

Push [ ] to turn the power ON.

Push []

About the password prompt:

If the transceiver is programmed for a start up passcode, enter the specified 4-digit code.

(The optional CS-400PRO CLONING SOFTWARE is required.)

The keys in the table below can be used for password input:

The transceiver detects numbers in the same block as identical.

Therefore “01234” and “56789” are the same.

KEY

 

 

 

 

 

NUMBER

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

 

When the “PASSWORD” indication does not clear after entering 4 digit code, the enter code number is incorrect. In this case, turn the power off and start over.

Channel selection

Push []/[] to select the desired operating channel.

While pushing and holding [] or [], the displayed channel changes continuously until channel number “01” appears.

When displayed channel stops at channel number “01”, beeps are emitted.

Push [] or []

DPrivate channel selection

qPush [O] (Bank/Func) to enter the channel bank selection

mode. Then select the desired bank with []/[]. Push [O] (Bank/Func) again to set the bank.

Push [O]

wPush []/[] to select the desired operating channel in sequence.

NOTE: The selected channel is retained even when the transceiver is turned off.

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Receiving and transmitting

RECEIVING:

q Push [ ] to turn the power ON.

w Select the desired operating channel. (p. 5)

eWhile receiving a signal, adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level.

TRANSMITTING:

qWhile pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.

wRelease [PTT] to receive.

IMPORTANT!: To maximize the readability of your signal;

After pushing [PTT], pause briefly.

Hold the microphone 2 to 5 cm from your mouth, then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.

BASIC OPERATION 2

DTransmitting notes

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• Time-out timer

After continuous transmission for a pre-programmed period, the time-out timer is activated causing the transceiver to stop transmitting and automatically select receive.

NOTE: Transmission is inhibited when the channel is in 5 tone mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition), or receive only channel is selected.

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3 REPEATER OPERATION

Repeater operation

Repeaters allow you to extend the operational range of your radio.

Normally, a repeater has independent frequencies for receive and transmit.

Repeater example;

Receives the channel 31 signal and the detected audio signals are transmitted on channel 1 simultaneously.

Ch 1

Ch 31

Ch 31

Ch 1

Station A:

Station B:

Tx: Channel 31

Tx: Channel 31

Rx: Channel 1

Rx: Channel 1

Accessing a repeater

A repeater amplifies received signals and re-transmits them on a different channel, allowing you to communicate over greater distances with improved reliability. When using a repeater, the transmit channel is shifted from the receive channel by 30 channels. You can search the accessible repeater in your local area using the Repeater search scan function (p. 13).

qPush []/[] to select the desired channel from 1 to 8 (repeater output channel).

wPush [DUP] (Dup/Pri) to set duplex.

” appears.

The duplex setting is only available on channels 1 to 8.

eWhile pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.

The displayed channel automatically changes to the transmit channel (repeater input channel), and “ ” appears.

r Release [PTT] to receive.

t To cancel the duplex setting, push [DUP] (Dup/Pri).

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Scan types

The transceiver has 4 scan types, tag function and 4 resume conditions providing scanning versatility.

Tag channels are independently set for open, group and priority scans. Initially, all channels may be set as tag channels for all scans.

OPEN SCAN

ch 1

ch 2

ch 3

ch 40

 

ch 4

ch 39

ch 6

ch 5

Repeatedly scans all tag channels in sequence.

GROUP OR PRIORITY

 

SCAN

ch 8

 

Priority

 

channel

ch 12

ch 26

Repeatedly watches a priority channel while scanning only specified tag channels.

SCAN OPERATION 4

IMPORTANT!:

3

A microphone should be on hook to start scanning.

 

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REPEATER SEARCH SCAN

 

ch 1

 

 

ch 2

 

ch 8

Scan cancel

RX only

 

 

RX only

 

RX only

 

 

TX on ch 38

 

 

 

 

 

 

TX on ch 31

RX on ch 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

RX on ch 1

TX on ch 34

 

TX on ch 33

 

TX on ch 32

RX on ch 4

 

 

RX on ch 3

 

RX on ch 2

Scans all repeater channels (1 to 8) in sequence.

If there are no busy channels after scanning channels 1 to 8 (RX only), it begins scanning from channel 1 again, then the transceiver transmits a signal to search for a repeater while the scanning.

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4 SCAN OPERATION

Scanning preparation

IC-400PRO scans all tagged channels, and can be selected so the scan resume condition is a pause or timer scan. Therefore, these items must be set before starting a scan (except the repeater search scan). These items must be set for each scan type (open, group and priority) independently.

DSetting scan tag

q Select the desired channel. (p. 5)

wPush [SCN] (Scan Start/Stop) for 1 sec. to enter the scan type selection mode.

Push [SCN] for 1 sec.

Previously selected scan type is displayed.

ePush []/[] to select the desired scan type.

• Open, group, priority and repeater search scans are available.

Push [] or []

Open scan

rPush [SCN] (Scan Start/Stop) to select the tag setting ON and OFF.

• “S” appears when the tag setting ON (The channel is set as a

scan channel).

Push [SCN]

(Scan Start/Stop)

Appears for the channels to be scanne

tPush [SCN] (Scan Start/Stop) for 1 sec. to return to Normal mode.

Open scan setting

To speed up scanning:

For open scan, cancel the tag channel setting to skip undesired channels such as usually busy channels.

For group scan, set only often-used channels as tag channels.

All memory channels may be set as tag channels by default.

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DSetting scan resume condition

q Push [O] (Bank/Func) for 1 sec. to enter Function mode. w Push [O] (Bank/Func) for 1 sec. again to enter Set mode.

Push [O] for 1 sec.

Bank*

Channel*

*The bank and channel number are continuously displayed after entering set mode.

The keys under these indicators can be activated.

ePush [SCN] for 1 sec. to enter the common setting for the transceiver.

r Push [SCN] several times until “SST” appears.

Push [SCN]

SST appears

 

SCAN OPERATION 4

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tPush []/[] to select the desired scan resume condition.

- “T-5” : Scan pauses for 5 sec. then resumes.

 

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- “T-10” : Scan pauses for 10 sec. then resumes.

 

-“T-15” : Scan pauses for 15 sec. then resumes.

-“P-5” : Scan pauses until the signal disappears, then resumes 5 sec. after the signal disappears.

T-5 setting

T-10 setting

T-15 setting

P-5 setting

yPush [SCN] for 1 sec., then push [O] for 1 sec. to return to Normal mode.

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