JVC KENWOOD 378601 User Manual

Thank You

We are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your personal mobile applications. We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communications to keep personnel operating at peak efficiency.

Kenwood transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As a result, we feel strongly that you will be pleased with the quality and features of this product.

nXDn™

NXDN™ is a protocol name for the new digital communication system using 4-level FSK technology which has been co-developed by Kenwood and Icom.

MoDels CovereD bY This Manual

The models listed below are covered by this manual:

• NX-700/ NX-700H/ TK-5720: VHF Digital Transceiver

•

NX-800/ NX-800H/ TK-5820: UHF Digital Transceiver

noTiCes To The user

◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed 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.

◆ EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)

Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations. Do not carry

spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the trunk area.

◆ INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS

Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either standing near to or touching the

antenna, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.

◆ DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS

Operating the transceiver within 500 feet (150 m) of dynamite blasting caps may cause them

to explode. Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where “TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO” signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps in your vehicle, make sure they are carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do not transmit while the caps are being placed into or removed from the container.

The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights 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, #5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166.

One or more of the following statements may be applicable:

FCC WARNING

This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

PreCauTions

Observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage.

• Do not attempt to configure the transceiver while driving; it is too dangerous.

• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.

• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near heating appliances.

• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately, and contact your

• 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 use options not specified by

Kenwood.

Kenwood dealer.

◆ The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.

◆ Use only a Kenwood optional DC power cable.

◆ Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.

For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using an optional mounting bracket and screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.

CONTENTS

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ....................................1

Supplied AcceSSorieS .......................................................................1

PREPARATION ...................................................................................2

ToolS required ................................................................................2

power cAble connecTion .................................................................2

inSTAlling The TrAnSceiver ...............................................................3

GETTING ACQUAINTED .....................................................................4

FronT pAnel .....................................................................................4

diSplAy .............................................................................................5

reAr pAnel ......................................................................................6

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ........................................................7

BASIC OPERATIONS ..........................................................................9

SwiTching power on/oFF ...............................................................9

AdjuSTing The volume .......................................................................9

SelecTing A Zone And chAnnel/group id ..........................................9

TrAnSmiTTing ...................................................................................10

receiving ........................................................................................11

MENU MODE .....................................................................................12

menu AcceSS ..................................................................................12

menu conFigurATion .......................................................................12

chArAcTer enTry ...........................................................................14

SCAN .................................................................................................15

TemporAry chAnnel lockouT..........................................................15

prioriTy ScAn .................................................................................15

ScAn reverT ...................................................................................16

ScAn deleTe/Add ............................................................................16

prioriTy-chAnnel SelecT ................................................................16

FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ............17

SelcAll (SelecTive cAlling) ...........................................................17

STATuS meSSAge .............................................................................18

ShorT meSSAgeS .............................................................................19

long meSSAgeS ..............................................................................19

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gpS reporT ...................................................................................19

DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ........................20

mAking A dTmF cAll .....................................................................20

AuTodiAl .........................................................................................20

STun code ......................................................................................20

TRUNKING CALLS (ANALOG) .........................................................

Aking A Telephone cAll ...............................................................21

receiving A Telephone cAll ...........................................................21

EMERGENCY CALLS .......................................................................22

SCRAMBLER .....................................................................................23

ecure (encrypTed) TrAnSmiSSion ...................................................23

SIGNALING ........................................................................................24

uieT TAlk (qT)/ digiTAl quieT TAlk (dqT) ...................................24

rAdio AcceSS number (rAn) .........................................................25

opTionAl SignAling .........................................................................25

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ..............................................................

clock .............................................................................................26

lcd b

righTneSS .............................................................................26

horn AlerT ....................................................................................26

public AddreSS (pA) ......................................................................27

BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ........................................................28

ime-ouT Timer (ToT) .....................................................................28

T S

ignAl STrengTh indicATor .............................................................28

compAnder .....................................................................................28

uSy chAnnel lockouT (bcl) ........................................................29

b c

onTrol chAnnel hunT ..................................................................29

pTT id ...........................................................................................

VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT .....................30

voice recorder ..............................................................................30

oice guide ....................................................................................31

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized Kenwood service facility, or the factory.

Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.

Supplied AcceSSorieS

Item Part Number Quantity

Microphone (with cable) T91-0639-XX 1 Microphone hanger

(with 4 x 16 mm self-tapping screws) DC power cable E30-7523-XX 1

• Fuse (15 A) F52-0024-XX 2 Mounting bracket J29-0726-XX 1 Screw set:

• 5 x 16 mm self-tapping screw (4 pieces)

• Hex-headed screw with washer (4 pieces)

• Spring washer (4 pieces)

• Flat washer (4 pieces) Instruction manual B62-2000-XX 1

J19-1584-XX 1 set

N99-2068-XX 1

Microphone (with cable)

DC power cable Mounting bracket Screw set

(with 4 x 16 mm self-tapping screws)

Microphone hanger

PREPARATION

Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected from the radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Electronic fuel injection, antiskid braking, and cruise control systems are typical examples of equipment that may malfunction. If your vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if they will perform normally while transmitting.

Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized Kenwood service facility, or the factory.

ToolS required

Note: Before installing the transceiver, always check how far the mounting screws will extend below the mounting surface. When drilling mounting holes, be careful not to damage vehicle wiring or parts.

The following tools are required for installing the transceiver:

• 1/4 inch (6 mm) or larger electric drill

• 5/32 inch (4.2 mm) drill bit for the self-tapping screws used to mount the optional mounting bracket

• Circle cutters

power cAble connecTion

◆ The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.

◆ Use only a Kenwood optional DC power cable.

◆ Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.

1 Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the firewall, where a power

cable can be passed through. If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill the firewall, then install a rubber grommet.

2 Run the two power cable leads through the firewall and into the engine

compartment, from the passenger compartment.

3 Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black lead to

the negative (–) battery terminal.

• Locate the fuse as close to the battery as possible.

4 Coil and secure the surplus cable with a retaining band.

• Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removed for servicing while keeping the power applied.

inSTAlling The TrAnSceiver

For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using an optional mounting bracket and screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.

1 Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a

template. Drill the holes, then attach the mounting bracket using self-tapping screws.

• Be sure to mount the transceiver in a location where the controls are within easy reach of the user and where there is sufficient space at the rear of the transceiver for cable connections.

2 Connect the antenna and power cable to the transceiver. 3 Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using

hex-headed screws.

4 Mount a microphone hanger in a location where it will be within easy reach of

the user.

• The microphone and microphone cable should be mounted in a location where it will not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.

When replacing the fuse in the DC power cable, be sure to replace it with a fuse of the same value. Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher value.

Flat washer

Hex-headed

screws

Spring washer

Microphone

Antenna

connector

Power input

connector

DC power

cable

Ignition

sense cable

Black (–) cable

Red (+) cable

Self-tapping screw

Fuse

Mounting

bracket

12 V vehicle

battery

FronT pAnel

yu i o !0 !1 !2 !3

w e tr

q (power) switch

Press and hold for approximately 1 second to switch the transceiver power ON and OFF.

w key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Volume Up.

e key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Volume Down.

r key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Channel/Group ID Up.

t key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Channel/Group ID Down.

y Microphone jack

Insert the microphone plug into this jack.

u LED indicator

Lights red while transmitting. Lights green while receiving a call.

i key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is None (no function).

o key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Menu mode.

!0 key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Squelch Off Momentary.

GETTING ACQUAINTED

!1 key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Zone Down.

!2 key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is Zone Up.

!3 key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting is None (no function).

!4 Speaker

Internal speaker

!5 PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch

Press and hold this switch then, speak into the microphone to call a station.

diSplAy

Indicator Description

Appears when the Monitor or Squelch Off function is activated.

Blinks when signaling of an incoming call matches the Optional Signaling set up on your transceiver.

Appears when the current zone (left icon) or CH/GID (right icon) is added to the scanning sequence.

Appears when you are using Scan mode. Blinks while paused at a channel.

Appears when there is a message stored in the transceiver memory. Blinks when a new message has arrived.

Appears when the current channel is programmed as a Priority channel. “ ” represents Priority channel 1. “ ” represents Priority channel 2. “ ” represents Priority channels 1 and 2.

Appears when the Operator Selectable Tone (OST) function is activated.

Appears when the call is a Telephone ID call. Blinks when Auto Telephone Search is activated. (The location of this icon is the same as the OST icon.)

Appears when the Talk Around function is activated.

Indicator Description

The number of bars indicates the strength of incoming signals. The antennal plus 3 bars represents a strong signal while only the antenna represents a weak signal. No antenna means no signal is present. On NXDN Trunking channels, the antenna indicator flashes when you are out of range.

Appears when the Scrambler/ Encryption function is activated.

Appears when the Auto Recording function on the VGS-1 option is activated.

Appears when the Auto Reply Message is on. (The location of this icon is the same as the Auto Recording icon.)

Appears when the AUX A function is activated.

Appears when the AUX B function is activated.

reAr pAnel

External

speaker jack

Antenna connector

Ignition

Power input

connector

sense line

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.

Conv: Channels set up for Conventional Operation Trunk: Channels set up for Trunking Operation ✓: Available N/A: Not Available

Programmable Function

2-tone Auto Reply Message

Auto Telephone Autodial Autodial Programming AUX A AUX B Broadcast Call 1 ~ 6 CH/GID Down Channel Entry CH/GID Up CH/GID Recall Clock Clock Adjustment CW Message 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 + Status (NXDN) Home CH/GID Home CH/GID Select

Analog NXDN (Digital)

Conv

✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

N/A

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

N/A N/A N/A

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

N/A N/A

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

N/A N/A N/A

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

N/A N/A N/A N/A

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

LTR Trunk

N/A N/A N/A

✓

Conv Trunk

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

✓

✓ ✓

✓

N/A

✓

N/A

Programmable Function

Horn Alert Individual (NXDN) Individual + Status (NXDN) LCD Brightness Maintenance Menu Monitor Monitor Momentary OST (Operator Selectable Tone) Playback

Priority-channel Select Public Address Scan Scan Delete/Add Scrambler/Encryption Scrambler/Encryption Code Selcall (FleetSync) Selcall + Status (FleetSync) Send the GPS data Site Lock Squelch Level Squelch Off Squelch Off Momentary Stack Status (FleetSync/ NXDN) Talk Around Telephone Disconnect Transceiver Password Voice Memo

Volume Down Volume Up Zone Delete/Add Zone Down Zone Up

Analog NXDN (Digital)

Conv

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

N/A N/A N/A N/A

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

N/A N/A N/A

✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

N/A

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

LTR Trunk

N/A N/A N/A

N/A

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

✓

Conv Trunk

✓ ✓

✓

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A

N/A

✓

N/A

Auto Reply Message, Playback, and Voice Memo are available only if the VGS-1 optional board has

been installed.

Emergency can be programmed only on the key and an optional auxiliary switch, such as an

emergency foot switch.

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