Kenwood NX-800H(T), NX-700H(T) Operation Manual

NX-700H(T) NX-800H(T)

VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER/ UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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.

THANK YOU

We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your personal mobile applications.

This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your NEXEDGE mobile radio. Ask your dealer for information on any customized features they may have added to your radio.

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.

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 KENWOOD dealer.

• 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.

◆ 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

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ........................................................6

BASIC OPERATIONS ..........................................................................7

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF .................................................................. 7

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME.......................................................................7

SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/GROUP ID ...................................7

TRANSMITTING ......................................................................................... 7

RECEIVING ................................................................................................ 8

MENU MODE .......................................................................................9

MENU ACCESS ......................................................................................... 9

MENU CONFIGURATION .......................................................................... 9

CHARACTER ENTRY .............................................................................. 11

SCAN .................................................................................................12

TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT......................................................12

PRIORITY SCAN ...................................................................................... 12

SCAN REVERT ........................................................................................ 12

SCAN DELETE/ADD ................................................................................ 13

PRIORITY-CHANNEL SELECT ............................................................... 13

FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ............14

SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) ......................................................... 14

STATUS MESSAGE................................................................................. 14

SHORT/LONG MESSAGES..................................................................... 15

GPS REPORT .......................................................................................... 15

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS ..............................................................16

DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS ............................... 16

TELEPHONE CALLS ............................................................................... 17

EMERGENCY CALLS .............................................................................. 17

SCRAMBLER ........................................................................................... 18

SIGNALING .............................................................................................. 18

CLOCK ..................................................................................................... 19

LCD BRIGHTNESS .................................................................................. 19

HORN ALERT .......................................................................................... 19

PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA)..........................................................................19

BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ........................................................20

TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) .......................................................................... 20

SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR...........................................................20

COMPANDER .......................................................................................... 20

BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) ........................................................ 20

CONTROL CHANNEL HUNT...................................................................20

PTT ID ...................................................................................................... 20

VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT .....................21

VOICE RECORDER ................................................................................. 21

VOICE GUIDE .......................................................................................... 22

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 list 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

• DC power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Fuse (15 A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

• Mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Screw set

• 5 x 16 mm self-tapping screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• Hex-headed screw with washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• Spring washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• Flat washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• Instruction manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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 an optional microphone hanger in a location where it will be within easy

reach of the user.

• The optional 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.

Antenna

connector

Power input

connector

DC power

cable

Ignition

sense cable

Hex-headed

screws

speaker jack

Black (–) cable

Flat washer

External

Red (+) cable

Spring washer

Self-tapping screw

Fuse

Optioinal

microphone

Mounting

bracket

12 V vehicle

battery

GETTING ACQUAINTED

FRONT PANEL

Optional

microphone

a (power) switch

Press and hold to switch the transceiver power ON and OFF.

b key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. The default is Volume Up.

c key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. The default is Volume Down.

d key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. The default is Channel/ Group ID Up.

e key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. The default is Channel/ Group ID Down.

f Microphone jack

Insert the microphone plug into this jack.

g LED indicator

Lights red while transmitting and green while receiving a call.

h key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}.

i key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. The default is Menu.

j key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. The default is Squelch Off Momentary.

k key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. The default is Zone Down.

key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. The default is Zone Up.

key

Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}.

n Speaker

Internal speaker

o PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch

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

DISPLAY

Indicator Description

Monitor or Squelch Off is activated.

Blinks when an incoming call matches your Optional Signaling. The current zone (left icon) or CH/GID (right icon) is added to

scan. Scan is in progress. Blinks while scan is paused. A message is stored in memory. Blinks when a new message

has arrived. The current channel is a Priority channel.

Operator Selectable Tone (OST) is activated. Appears when the selected group is programmed as telephone

IDs. Blinks during Auto Telephone search.

Talk Around is activated.

Site Lock is activated.

Signal strength indicator {page 20}.

Scrambler/ Encryption is activated.

Auto Recording on the VGS-1 option is activated.

Auto Reply Message is activated.

The AUX A function is activated.

Lone Worker is activated.

The AUX B function is activated.

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS

Following is a list of available programmable functions. Contact your dealer for details on those functions which have been programmed on your transceiver.

• 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 + SDM (NXDN)

• Group + Status (NXDN)

• Home CH/GID

• Home CH/GID Select

• Horn Alert

• Individual (NXDN)

• Individual + SDM (NXDN)

• Individual + Status (NXDN)

• LCD Brightness

• Lone Worker

Available only for Analog Conventional operation

Available only if the VGS-1 optional board has been installed.

Available only for Analog Trunking operation.

Available only for Analog Conventional and Analog Trunking operation.

Available only for NXDN Trunking operation.

Available only for NXDN Conventional operation.

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

Available only for NXDN Conventional and NXDN Trunking operation.

Available only for Analog Conventional, Analog Trunking, and NXDN Conventional operation.

Available only for Analog Conventional and NXDN Conventional operation.

emergency foot switch.

• Maintenance

• Menu

• Monitor

• Monitor Momentary

• OST (Operator Selectable Tone)

• Playback

• Priority-channel Select

• Public Address

• Scan

• Scan Delete/Add

• Scrambler/Encryption

• Scrambler/Encryption Code

• SDM (FleetSync/ NXDN)

• Selcall (FleetSync)

• Selcall + SDM (FleetSync)

• Selcall + Status (FleetSync)

• Send the GPS data

• Site Down

• Site Lock

• Site Up

• 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

BASIC OPERATIONS

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF

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

■ Transceiver Password

If the transceiver is password protected, “PASSWORD” will appear on the

display when the power is turned ON. To unlock the transceiver, enter the password:

1 Select a character using / .

• If you are using a microphone keypad, you can enter the password direclty.

2 Press to enter the selected character.

• This step is unnecessary when using the keypad.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire password.

• Press or # to delete a character. Press and hold or # to delete all characters.

4 Press or to confirm the entry.

• If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds and the transceiver remains locked.

• The password can contain a maximum of 6 digits.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Press the keys programmed as Volume Up/ Volume Down to adjust the volume.

SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/GROUP ID

Select the desired zone using / (default). Each zone contains a group of channels.

Select the desired channel/group ID using / (default). Each channel/group ID is programmed with settings for transmitting and receiving.

• You can toggle the display between the zone and channel/group ID names and number by pressing the key programmed as Display Format, or by accessing the Menu {page 9}.

Note: If the default settings for / and / have been changed, use the appropriate keys to select the zone and channel/group ID.

TRANSMITTING

1 Select the desired zone and channel/group ID. 2 Press the key 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 into the microphone. Release the PTT switch

to receive.

• For best sound quality, hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.

■ Making Group Calls (Digital)

If a key has been programmed with [Group] or [Group + Status], you can

select a group ID from the list to make a call to those parties. To select a group ID:

1 Press the key programmed as [Group] or [Group + Status]. 2 Press / to select a group ID/name from the list. 3 Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call.

• Speak into the microphone as you would during a normal transmission.

■ Making Individual Calls (Digital)

If a key has been programmed with [Individual] or [Individual + Status], you

can make calls to specific persons.

1 Press the key programmed as [Individual] or [Individual + Status]. 2 Press

3 Press and hold the PTT switch to make the call.

the / keys

• If you are using a microphone keypad, you can enter a unit ID directly.

• Speak into the microphone as you would during a normal transmission.

to select a unit ID from the list.

RECEIVING

Select the desired zone and channel. If signaling has been programmed on the selected channel, you will hear a call only if the received signal matches your transceiver settings.

Note: Signaling allows your transceiver to code your calls. This will prevent you from listening to unwanted calls. Refer to “SIGNALING” on page 18 for details.

■ Receiving Group Calls (Digital)

When you receive a group call on a Conventional channel and the received group

ID matches the ID set up on your transceiver, you can hear the caller’s voice.

When on a Trunking channel, if the Group ID of a received call matches your

Group ID, you will hear the call.

■ Receiving Individual Calls (Digital)

When you receive an individual call on a Conventional channel, a ringing tone

will sound and the caller’s ID will appear on the display. To respond to the call, press and hold the PTT switch and speak into the microphone as you would during a normal transmission.

MENU MODE

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.

MENU ACCESS

1 Press the key programmed as [Menu]. 2 Press / to select a Menu item.

• If you are using a microphone keypad, you can enter a Menu number directly.

3 Press to set up the selected Menu item. 4 Press / to select your desired setting.

• For settings with more than 1 level, repeat steps 3 and 4.

5 Press to set the selected setting and exit Menu mode.

• Press at any time to return to the previous display.

• Press

MENU CONFIGURATION

Some transceiver keys may already be programmed with functions listed in the Menu. Those functions can be accessed directly by pressing the key. All other functions can still be accessed using the transceiver Menu. The following table lists the available Menu items.

2-TONE 2-tone Mode

AUTO REPLY MSG Auto Reply Message ON/OFF

AUTO TELEPHONE Auto Telephone

AUTO DIAL Autodial Mode

AUTO DIAL PROG Autodial Programming Mode

AUX A AUX A ON/OFF

AUX B AUX B ON/OFF

BROADCAST Broadcast ON/OFF

CLOCK Clock ON/OFF

CLOCK ADJUST Clock Adjustment mode

DIRECT CH1 SEL Direct CH/GID 1 ~ 5 Select

DISP FORMAT Display Format ON/OFF

EXT MIC TYPE External Microphone Type mo

FIXED VOLUME Fixed Volume

FORCED SEARCH Forced Search

at any time to exit Menu mode.

Menu Description

GPS POS DISP GPS Position Display mode

GROUP Group mode

GROUP+STATUS Group + Status mode

GROUP+SDM Group + SDM mode

HOME CH SEL Home CH/GID Select

HORN ALERT Horn Alert ON/OFF

INDIVIDUAL Individual mode

INDIV+STATUS Individual + Status mode

INDIV+SDM Individual + SDM mode

LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD Brightness level

LONE WORKER Lone Worker ON/OFF

MAINTENANCE Maintenance Display Mode

MONITOR Monitor ON/OFF

OST OST ON/OFF

OST LIST OST mode

PLAYBACK Playback mode

PRI CH SEL Priority Channel Select mode

RX AUDIO EQ RX Audio Equalizer mode

RX AGC RX Audio Gain Control mode

RX LOW CUT RX Low Cut mode

PUBLIC ADDRESS Public Address System ON/OFF

SCAN Scan ON/OFF

SCAN DEL/ADD Scan Delete/Add

SCRAM/ENCRYP Scrambler/Encryption ON/OFF

SCRAM CODE Scrambler/Encryption Code mode

SELCALL Selcall mode

SELCALL+STATUS Selcall + Status mode

SELCALL+SDM Selcall + SDM mode

SEND GPS DATA Transmit your GPS data

SITE LOCK Site Lock ON/OFF

SITE No. Display Site Number

SQUELCH LEVEL Squelch Level mode

Menu Description

SQUELCH OFF Squelch Off ON/OFF

STACK Stack mode

STATUS Status mode

SHORT MESSAGE Short Message mode

TALK AROUND Talk Around ON/OFF

TX AUDIO EQ TX Audio Equalizer mode

TX AGC TX Audio Gain Control mode

TX NOISE SUPPR TX Noise Suppressor mode

PASSWORD Transceiver Password mode

VOICE MEMO Voice Memo mode

ZONE DEL/ADD Zone Delete/Add

CHARACTER ENTRY

There are 2 methods available for entering characters:

1) Pressing the / keys Press / to cycle the characters from A ~ Z, 0 ~ 9, and a space (default

settings).

You can also assign a character to an optional key and later press that

key to recall the assigned character: A ~ Z, a ~ z, 0 ~ 9, or a space and characters.

2) Using the microphone keypad Press the microphone keys to enter characters as shown in the table

below:

DTMF Key Character Cycle

2 A B C 2

3 D E F 3

4 G H I 4

5 J K L 5

6 M N O 6

7 P Q R S 7

8 T U V 8

9 W X Y Z 9

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