Kenwood NX-1200N, NX-1300N, NX-1300D, NX-1200D User Manual

NX-1000 series
USER MANUAL
B5A-3233-00_E_EN
CONTENTS
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL ........................................................5
PREPARATION .................................................................................................. 6
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA ......................................................................... 6
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK ..........................................6
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP ........................................................................ 7
INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS ......7
INSTALLING THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET ...................... 8
ORIENTATION ...................................................................................................9
BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................................................... 11
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ................................................................... 11
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .........................................................................11
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL ........................................................ 11
TRANSMITTING .......................................................................................... 12
RECEIVING .................................................................................................. 13
ACCESSIBLE FUNCTIONS.............................................................................15
FUNCTION MODE ......................................................................................... 15
MENU MODE (LCD Model) .......................................................................... 15
FUNCTIONS LIST .......................................................................................... 17
FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW ............................................................................. 22
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................... 63
TRANSCEIVER PASSWORD ........................................................................ 63
LCD Model ................................................................................................... 63
Non LCD Model ............................................................................................ 64
SCAN..............................................................................................................65
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TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT .......................................................... 65
PRIORITY SCAN ......................................................................................... 65
SCAN REVERT ............................................................................................ 66
EMERGENCY CALLS .................................................................................... 67
SCRAMBLER (ANALOG)/ ENCRYPTION (NXDN/ DMR) ..............................68
SECURE (ENCRYPTED) TRANSMISSION ................................................. 68
SELECTING THE SCRAMBLER CODE ......................................................68
SELECTING THE ENCRYPTION KEY ........................................................ 69
SIGNALING .................................................................................................... 70
QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) [ANALOG] ....................... 70
RADIO ACCESS NUMBER (RAN) [NXDN] ..................................................70
COLOR CODE (CC) [DMR] ......................................................................... 70
OPTIONAL SIGNALING ............................................................................... 71
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ...........................72
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) .............................................................. 72
STATUS MESSAGE ..................................................................................... 73
SHORT MESSAGES ....................................................................................74
GPS REPORT .............................................................................................. 74
5-TONE SIGNALING ...................................................................................... 75
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) .............................................................. 75
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STATUS MESSAGE ..................................................................................... 76
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) .................................................77
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ...................................................................... 79
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) .............................................................................. 79
BATTERY SAVER ......................................................................................... 79
LOW BATTERY WARNING ..........................................................................79
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR ...............................................................79
VOICE ANNOUNCEMENT ........................................................................... 80
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) .............................................................81
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MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

The models listed below are covered by this manual:
NXDN/ Analog Transceiver
NX-1200N (VHF TRANSCEIVER)
NX-1300N (UHF TRANSCEIVER)
DMR/ Analog Transceiver
NX-1200D (VHF TRANSCEIVER)
NX-1300D (UHF TRANSCEIVER)
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PREPARATION

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure.

INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK

The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use.
CAUTION
Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by re.
◆Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.
1 Align the battery pack with the back of the
transceiver, then press the battery pack and transceiver firmly together until the release latch on the base of the transceiver locks.
Antenna
2 To remove the battery pack, lift the safety catch on
the base of the transceiver, then press the release latch underneath the safety catch.
3 While pressing the release latch, pull the battery
pack away from the transceiver.
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INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied M3 x 8 mm binding screws.
Belt clip
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.
M3 x 8 mm screws
Use the Phillips #2 screwdriver.
CAUTION
◆ Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when installing
the belt clip, as it may cause damage to the transceiver. Acrylic ester, which is contained in these glues, may crack the transceiver’s back panel.

INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS

Note:
◆ To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the speaker/ microphone jacks with the supplied cap.
Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
1 If you are not using an optional speaker/
microphone or headset, install the cap over the speaker/ microphone jacks.
2 Secure the cap in place using the attached screw.
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Speaker/ microphone jack cap
Screw

INSTALLING THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET

Note:
◆ The transceiver is not fully water resistant when using a speaker/ microphone or headset.
Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
1 Insert the speaker/ microphone plugs into the
speaker/ microphone jacks of the transceiver.
2 Place the locking bracket over the speaker/
microphone plugs so that the locking tabs insert into the transceiver grooves.
3 Secure the locking bracket in place using the
attached screw.
Speaker/ microphone locking bracket
Screw
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Buttons and Controls

Antenna
f

ORIENTATION

a b c
Speaker
Microphone
g h
Battery pack
Display
d
e
a Selector
Rotate to change the operating channel.
b Status indicator
Lights during a specified mode, based on dealer programming.
(Red, Purple, Blue, Light Blue, Green, Yellow, White)
c Power switch/ Volume control
Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. To switch OFF the transceiver, turn counterclockwise until a click sounds. Rotate to adjust the volume level.
d [ S ], [ A ], [ <B ], and [ C> ] buttons
• Used for each setting operation.
• Press to activate its programmable function.
e [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons
Press to activate its programmable function.
f PTT (Push to Talk) switch
Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit.
g Side 1 button
Press to activate its programmable function.
h Side 2 button
Press to activate its programmable function.
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Display

Indicator
Description
Displays the signal strength.
The Monitor or Squelch Off function is activated.
Blinks when an incoming call matches your Optional Signaling.
The Talk Around function is activated.
Scan, Priority Scan, or Voting/ Site Roaming is in progress. Blinks when the scan is paused.
A message is stored in the memory. Blinks when a new message is received.
Indicates Priority Channel.
The channel is using low transmit power.
The Scrambler/ Encryption function is activated. Blinks when receiving an encrypted carrier.
Displays the battery power.
Left side: The current zone is added to the Multi-Zone scanning sequence. Right side: The current channel is added to the scanning sequence.
The VOX function is activated.
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BASIC OPERATIONS

SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF

Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver power ON.
• The Power on text appears if the Power on text has been set.
Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to switch the transceiver power OFF.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume.
Rotate clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL

1 Select the desired zone using the buttons programmed as [Zone Up]/ [Zone
Down].
• Each zone contains a group of channels.
2 Select the desired channel using the Selector or buttons programmed as
[Channel Up]/ [Channel Down].
• Each channel is programmed with settings for transmitting and receiving.
• The transceiver may have names programmed for zones and channels.
The zone name and channel name can contain up to 8 characters respectively. While selecting a zone, the zone name appears for 2 seconds (if Zone Name Display is set), then channel name appears.
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TRANSMITTING

1 Select the desired zone and channel.
2 Press the button 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 to the microphone. Release the PTT switch to
receive.
• The LED indicator lights red while transmitting and green while receiving a
signal. This indicator can also be disabled by your dealer.
• For best sound quality, hold the transceiver approximately 3 ~ 4 cm (1.5
inches) from your mouth.
• In Site Roaming, In Voting and Voting with Signaling zones, the transceiver
will search for the strongest signal repeater and transmit using that repeater’s frequency.
Making Group Calls (NXDN/ DMR)
You can select a group ID from the list to make a call to those parties on a channel.
1 Press the button programmed as [Group], [Group + Short Message] or
[Group + Status] to enter Group Call Mode.
• Alternatively, press the button programmed as [Menu] to enter Group Call
Mode using the Menu Mode.
• The group ID list appears on the display.
2 Press the [ <B ] and [ C> ] buttons to select a Group ID/ name from the list
that has been programmed into your transceiver.
3 Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call.
• The “
displayed.
• Speak to the microphone as you would during a normal call.
” indicator blinks. The Group name of the target transceiver are
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Making Individual Calls (NXDN/ DMR)
You can select a Unit ID/ name from the list to make a call to those parties on a channel.
1 Press the button programmed as [Individual], [Individual + Short Message]
or [Individual + Status] to enter Individual Call Mode.
• Alternatively, press the button programmed as [Menu] to enter Individual
Call Mode using the Menu Mode.
• The ID list appears on the display.
2 Press the [ <B ] and [ C> ] buttons to select a Unit ID/ name from the list that
has been programmed into your transceiver.
3 Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call.
• The “
displayed.
” indicator blinks. The ID name of the target transceiver are
• Speak to the microphone as you would during a normal call.

RECEIVING

1 Select the desired zone and channel. (If the Scan function has been
programmed, you can switch it On or Off as desired.)
2 When you hear the caller’s voice, readjust the volume as necessary.
• If signaling has been programmed on the selected channel, you will hear a
call only if the signaling matches the signaling set up on your transceiver. Refer to “OPTIONAL SIGNALING” {p. 71} for details.
• In Site Roaming, In Voting and Voting with Signaling zones, the transceiver
will automatically search for the strongest signal and receive on that frequency.
Note:
◆ A ringing tone will sound when receiving a call if the alert tone has been enabled in the Alert Tone setting. For details, consult your dealer.
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Receiving Group Calls (NXDN/ DMR)
When you receive a group call on a channel and the received group ID matches the ID set up on your transceiver, you can hear the caller’s voice.
Receiving Individual Calls (NXDN/ DMR)
When you receive an individual call on a channel, a ringing tone will sound and the display will show the caller’s ID.
Note:
◆ When water gets into the microphone opening or the speaker grill, the voice
level of the transmission and reception may become low or distorted. Lightly
shake the transceiver to remove the water from the speaker and/or microphone
before operating the transceiver.
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ACCESSIBLE FUNCTIONS

FUNCTION MODE

Your transceiver operations vary according to the functions that your dealer has programmed to the transceiver buttons. Refer to “FUNCTIONS LIST” {p. 17} for the available programmable functions.

MENU MODE (LCD Model)

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.
Some transceiver buttons may already be programmed with functions listed in the Menu. Those functions can be accessed directly by pressing the button. All other functions can still be accessed using the transceiver Menu. Refer to “FUNCTIONS LIST” for the available Menu items.
• Menu Mode can register functions by category (Up to 12 categories). Example:
Category Function
CALL Individual, Group, Status, Stack
SCAN Scan, Scan Delete/Add
AUD/TONE Squelch Off, Squelch Level
• The category does not appear in Menu Mode when only one category is configured. When the transceiver enters Menu Mode, the functions registered in Menu Mode appear.
Menu Access
1 Press the button programmed as [Menu].
• The category list is shown.
• When there is only one category, the function list is shown (proceed to step 4).
2 Press [ <B ] and [ C> ] buttons to select a category item.
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3 Press the [ S ] button to view the function list for the selected category.
4 Press [ <B ] and [ C> ] to select a function item.
• Press the [ A ] button to return to the category list.
5 Press the [
S ] button. The selected function functions.
• Options for a function, such as Microphone type, can be selected by
pressing the [ <B ] and [ C> ] buttons and then can be confirmed by pressing the [ S ] button.
• Press the Side 1 button at any time to exit Menu Mode.
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FUNCTIONS LIST

PF Button : Functions that can be programmed to the transceiver buttons
Menu : Functions that can be accessed using the transceiver Menu
Non-LCD : Non-LCD Model
Analog : Channels set up for Analog
NXDN : Channels set up for NXDN
DMR : Channels set up for DMR
: Available
N/A: Not Available
Function
Menu
Display
None
Autodial AUTODIAL
Backlight
Battery Status BAT STAT
Broadcast BCST
Button Lock
Call 1 ~ 6
Calling Alert
Call Interruption
Call Response
Channel Down
Channel Down (Continuous)
Channel Entry
Channel Recall
Channel Up
Channel Up (Continuous)
Clear
CW Message
Digit 1x Down
Digit 1x Up
PF
Button
Menu
N/A
N/A N/A
Non-
LCD
Analog NXDN DMR
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 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 N/A
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
N/A
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Function
Menu
Display
Digit 10x Down
Digit 10x Up
Direct Channel 1 ~ 5
Direct Channel 1 ~ 5 Select
DR 1 SEL
~ DR 5
SEL
Display Format DISP FMT
Emergency
External Microphone
EX MIC S N/A
Sense
External Speaker SPEAKER
Fixed Volume FIXED V
Function
Group
Group + Short Message
GRP
MODE
GRP SDM
Group + Status GRP STAT
High Transmit Power
HIGH
PWR
Home Channel
Home Channel Select
Individual
Individual + Short Message
Individual + Status
HOME
SEL
IND
MODE
IND SDM
IND STAT
Lone Worker L-WK
Low Transmit Power
LOW PWR
PF
Button
Menu
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
N/A
Non-
LCD
Analog NXDN DMR
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
N/A
N/A
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Function
Menu
Display
Maintenance MAINT
Manual Site Hunt M SITE H
Medium 1 Transmit Power
Medium 2 Transmit Power
MED 1 P N/A
MED 2 P N/A
Menu
Microphone Sense
MIC SENS N/A
PF
Button
Microphone Type MIC TYPE N/A
Monitor MONITOR
Monitor Momentary
Operator Selectable Tone
OST
OST List OST LIST
OVCM OVCM
Priority-channel Select
Radio Check (MDC-1200)
Radio Inhibit (MDC-1200)
Radio Uninhibit (MDC-1200)
Remote Control
RX Audio Equalizer
RX Auto Gain Control
Save Log Data
PRIORITY
RD CHK N/A
INHIBIT N/A
UNINHIB N/A
RMT
CTRL
RX EQ N/A
RX AGC N/A
SAVE
LOG
Scan SCAN
Menu
Non-
LCD
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
N/A
N/A
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
Analog NXDN DMR
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 N/A
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Function
Scan Delete/ Add
Scrambler/ Encryption
Scrambler/ Encryption Code
Send the GPS Data
Short Message
Speaker Attenuation
Menu
Display
SCN D/A
SCRENC
SCRENC
C
SEND
GPS
SDM
MODE
PF
Button
Speaker Type SPK TYPE N/A
Squelch Level SQL LVL
Squelch Off SQL OFF
Squelch Off Momentary
Stack STACK
Status STATUS
Surveillance SURVEIL
Talk Around TALK ARD
Transceiver Password
TX Audio Equalizer
TX Auto Gain Control
TRNS
PWD
TX EQ N/A
TX AGC N/A
VOX VOX LVL
VOX Function VOX
Zone Delete/ Add
ZONE D/A
Zone Down
Zone Down (Continuous)
Menu
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Non-
LCD
N/A
N/A
Analog NXDN DMR
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
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Function
Menu
Display
Zone Up
Zone Up (Continuous)
PF
Button
Menu
N/A
N/A
Non-
LCD
Analog NXDN DMR
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FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW

Following is a brief overview of the functions available on the transceiver accessible using the Menu and/or programmable to the transceiver buttons.
• For details on functions that are not included in “FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW” and “FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS” {p. 63}, please consult your dealer.
None [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR]
No function has been programmed.
Autodial [Analog]
Allows you to quickly send DTMF codes from the Autodial List.
1 PF Button: Press the programmed button to enter Autodial Mode.
Menu Mode: Select “AUTODIAL” and press the [ S ] button to enter Autodial
Mode.
2 Press the [ <B ] and [ C> ] buttons to select your desired list of Autodial.
3 Press the PTT switch to make the call.
Backlight [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR]
Allows you can turn the LCD display backlight on/off.
PF Button:
Press the programmed button to turn the display backlight On or Off.
• If Auto backlight is activated by your dealer, the backlight can be set to activate by button operations or when receiving a call/ message.
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Battery Status [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR]
Allows you to check the battery power status.
PF Button:
Press the programmed button, the Battery Status function operates.
Menu Mode:
Select “BAT STAT” and press the [ S ] button, the Battery Status function operates.
Battery status is represented by the number of times the LED indicator flashes red. Four flashes represents full power, three represents medium power, two represents low power, and one represents very low power. If the LED flashes red only one time, recharge or replace your battery pack immediately.
Battery remaining LED Beep tone
Full Blink 4 times Sounds 4 times
Sufficient Blink 3 times Sounds 3 times
Low Blink 2 times Sounds 2 times
Indicator
(LCD-Model)
Very Low Blink 1 time Sounds 1 time
• When the Low Battery Warning function is active {p. 79} and the battery power is low or less, this button will not operate.
• If the Battery Level Tone has been enabled, a beep tone will sound according to the number of flashes from the LED.
Broadcast [DMR]
Allows you to make a Broadcast Group Call. Broadcast Group Call can be used to engage in one-way informative group voice calls by initiating a call to a group.
PF Button:
Press the programmed button, to switch to Broadcast Call.
Menu Mode:
Select “BCST” and press the [ S ] button to switch to Broadcast Call.
• “BCST ON” is displayed for 1 second and Broadcast Group Call will be On.
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Button Lock [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR]
Locking the transceiver button operation. This function prevents the incorrect operation of the transceiver by physical contact while carrying the transceiver, such as around the waist.
PF Button:
Press the programmed button to lock the transceiver buttons.
• Beep A (1 beep) sounds.
Press the button again to unlock.
• Beep B (2 beeps) sounds.
• While Button Lock is on, operate a button that has been locked. “LOCKED” is
displayed for 1 second.
• Even if a button on the transceiver is pressed while the Button Lock is enabled, a Button-entry Error Tone (1 beep) sounds.
• Whether each button operation is targeted for the Button Lock can be configured by your dealer. The following buttons are targeted for the Button Lock when each configuration is enabled:
- Selector, Front Buttons, Side Buttons, Volume Control, and PTT Switch.
• The following will still function and can be operated as per normal.
- Backlight, Battery Status, Button Lock, Call Response, Clear, Emergency, Function, Monitor, Monitor Momentary, Lone Worker, Squelch Off, and Squelch Off Momentary.
Call 1 ~ 6 [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR]
Allows you to send assigned signaling from Call 1 to Call 6.
PF Button:
Press the programmed button to send a message or initiate a call.
Calling Alert [Analog]
Allows you to send a calling alert to the other party. Calling alert tones help identify yourself to party members and inform them that you are calling.
PF Button:
Press the programmed button to send an Alert tone to a receiver.
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Call Interruption [DMR]
Allows a transceiver other than the transmitting transceiver to terminate voice communications by sending a Call Interruption request message. If a transceiver receives a Call Interruption request message on the channel where the transceiver is performing voice communications, the transceiver terminates the voice communications.
PF Button:
Press the programmed button to send Call Interruption Request message.
Call Response [NXDN/ DMR]
Allows you to send an acknowledge call, upon receipt of the acknowledgment request message from an individual call.
PF Button:
Press the programmed button to respond to an Individual Call.
Channel Up/ Channel Down [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR]
PF Button:
Press the programmed button to increase/ decrease the channel number.
Channel Up (Continuous)/ Channel Down (Continuous)
[Analog/ NXDN/ DMR]
PF Button:
Hold down the programmed button to continuously increase/ decrease the channel number.
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