Kenwood TK-D340, TK-D240 USER GUIDE

TK-D240 TK-D340

VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

USER GUIDE

This User Guide covers only the basic operations of your radio. Ask your dealer for information on any customized features they may have added to your radio. For using details instruction manual (User Manual), refer to the following URL.

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B5A-0931-00 (M, C)

THANK YOU

We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your Digital Transceiver applications.

CONTENTS

NOTICES TO THE USER.................................................. 3

PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................. 4

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ............................ 9

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................................................ 9

PREPARATION ............................................................ 9

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA .........................................................9

INSTALLING THE CHANNEL STOPPER ....................................... 10

INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK .......................... 11

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP ....................................................... 12

INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE

JACKS ......................................................................................... 12

INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE

(OR HEADSET) ............................................................................ 13

ORIENTATION ............................................................ 14

BASIC OPERATIONS ....................................................15

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ...................................................... 15

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .......................................................... 15

SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL ........................................... 15

TRANSMITTING .......................................................................... 15

RECEIVING.................................................................................. 16

LED INDICATOR STATUS ............................................................16

Firmware Copyrights

The title to and ownership of copyrights for ﬁ rmware embedded in KENWOOD product memories are reserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation.

NOTICES TO THE USER

◆Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under government control.

◆Illegal operation is punishable by ﬁ ne and/or imprisonment.

◆Refer service to qualiﬁ ed technicians only.

Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards common to the operation of any transceiver.

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 by the party responsible/ JVC KENWOOD. 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.

The AMBE+2TM 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. #6,199,037, #6,912,495, #8,200,497, #7,970,606, and #8,359,197

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet.

• Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack.

• Do not use options not speciﬁ ed by KENWOOD.

• If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged parts.

• If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce the transceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume level when turning the squelch off.

• Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch the cable.

• Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.

• Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.

• When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours, the radiator and chassis will become hot. Do not touch these locations when replacing the battery pack.

• Do not immerse the transceiver in water.

• Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional accessories.

• The charger is the device that disconnects the unit from the AC mains line. The AC plug should be readily accessible.

• To dispose of batteries, be sure to comply with the laws and regulations in your country or region.

WARNING

Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:

• In explosive atmospheres (inﬂ ammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).

• While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.

• Near explosives or blasting sites.

• In aircraft. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.)

• Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of radio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities.

• Near persons using pacemakers.

CAUTION

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

• Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the vehicle is running. When the airbag inﬂ ates, the transceiver may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers.

• Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering. Transmitting at such a time may result in a high-frequency burn.

• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately, remove the battery pack from the transceiver, and contact your KENWOOD dealer.

• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against trafﬁ c laws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your area.

• Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions.

• Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) with metal objects, as they may short the battery terminals.

• Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced; replace only with the same type.

• When attaching a commercial strap to the transceiver, ensure that the strap is durable. In addition, do not swing the transceiver around by the strap; you may inadvertently strike and injure another person with the transceiver.

• If a commercially available neck strap is used, take care not to let the strap get caught on nearby machine.

• When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry, it is easy to build up an electric charge (static electricity). When using an earphone accessory in such conditions, it is possible for the transceiver to send an electric shock through the earphone and to your ear. We recommend you use only a speaker/microphone in these conditions, to avoid electric shocks.

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

Information concerning the battery pack:

The battery pack includes ﬂ ammable objects such as organic solvent. Mishandling may cause the battery to rupture producing ﬂ ames or extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to the battery. Please observe the following prohibitive matters.

DANGER

• Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery!

The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to avoid danger. If they suffer serious damage, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not short-circuit the battery!

Do not join the + and – terminals using any form of metal (such as a paper clip or wire). Do not carry or store the battery pack in containers holding metal objects (such as wires, chain-necklaces or hairpins). If the battery pack is short-circuited, excessive current will ﬂ ow and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame. It will also cause metal objects to heat up.

• Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery!

If the insulator is melted, the gas release vent or safety function is damaged, or the electrolyte is ignited, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not leave the battery near ﬁ re, stoves, or other heat generators (areas reaching over 80°C/ 176°F)!

If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature, an internal short-circuit may occur in the individual cells and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not immerse the battery in water or get it wet by other means!

If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not charge the battery near ﬁ re or under direct sunlight!

DANGER

• Use only the speciﬁ ed charger and observe charging requirements!

If the battery is charged in unspeciﬁ ed conditions (under high temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltage or current over regulated value, or with a remodeled charger), it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with an instrument, or step on it!

This may break or deform the battery, causing a short-circuit. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not jar or throw the battery!

An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or smoke, rupture, and/or burst into ﬂ ame. If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at an abnormal current (or voltage), and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way!

The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not solder directly onto the battery!

If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety function is damaged, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not reverse the battery polarity (and terminals)!

When charging a reversed battery, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. In some cases, an unexpected large amount of current may ﬂ ow upon discharging. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery!

The battery pack has positive and negative poles. If the battery pack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operating equipment, do not force it; check the polarity of the battery. If the battery pack is reverse-connected to the charger, it will be reverse-charged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

DANGER

• Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery!

If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with fresh water as soon as possible, without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left untreated, it may cause eye-problems.

WARNING

• Do not charge the battery for longer than the speciﬁ ed time!

If the battery pack has not ﬁ nished charging even after the regulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high pressure container!

The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from ﬁ re!

If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor), immediately remove it from ﬂ ammable areas. Electrolyte leaking from battery can easily catch on ﬁ re and may cause the battery to generate smoke or burst into ﬂ ame.

• Do not use an abnormal battery!

If the battery pack emits a bad odor, appears to have different coloring, is deformed, or seems abnormal for any other reason, remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do not use it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into ﬂ ame.

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

Carefully unpack the transceiver. If any of the items listed below are missing or damaged, ﬁ le a claim with the carrier immediately.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

• Antenna <TK-D340 C type only> ............................................ 1

• Speaker/ microphone jack cover ............................................1

• Speaker/ microphone locking bracket ..................................... 1

• Belt clip (KBH-10) ...................................................................1

• Screw (M3 x 8 mm) ................................................................ 2

• Channel stopper .....................................................................1

• User Guide ............................................................................. 1

PREPARATION

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

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.

Note:

◆The antenna is neither a handle, a key ring retainer, nor a speaker/ microphone attachment point. Using the antenna in these ways may damage the antenna and degrade your transceiver’s performance.

INSTALLING THE CHANNEL STOPPER

You can set the channel stopper position for channels 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14. Inserting the Channel stopper prevents unnecessarily selecting channels which do not exist.

• Selecting a channel which does not exist causes a continuous error tone to sound.

1 Set the Channel selector to channel 1, then pull the Channel

selector knob off the transceiver.

• If the Channel selector is not positioned at channel 1, the knob may

not install correctly and the channel may be unable to change.

2 Insert the channel stopper. 3 Set the arrow of the Channel stopper to the highest channel

number for the transceiver.

4 Reinsert the Channel selector knob.

Channel stopper

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