Kenwood TK-T300GE User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

UHF TETRA TRANSCEIVER

TK-T300 TK-T300G

NOTIFICATION

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. The use of the warning symbol restrictions of use in certain countries. This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries as below.

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means the equipment is subject to

ISO3166

THANK YOU

We are grateful you have chosen

Kenwood

for your land mobile radio applications.

NOTICES TO THE USER

Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio 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.

PRECAUTION

Kenwood will not, under any circumstances, be held responsible for problems or damage caused by any accessory or auxiliary element that has not been approved or supplied by Kenwood. Kenwood will not guarantee that this product will function in conjunction with an auxiliary unit or accessory that has not been approved or supplied by Kenwood.

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)

Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts. Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment.

CONTENTS

FOR YOUR SAFETY ...............................................................................1

GENERAL ................................................................................................................... 1

EXPOSURE TO RADIOFREQUENCY ENERGY ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY OTHER OPERATIONAL WARNINGS ANTENNA BATTERY AND CHARGERS AUDIO ACCESSORIES TRANSPORT ACCESSORIES CARE AND MAINTENANCE

FIRST STEPS ...................................................................................... 9

INSERTING THE BATTERY CHARGING THE BATTERY START-UP PROCEDURE

BASIC USE OF THE TERMINAL................................................................ 12

SCREEN INDICATORS INDICATOR LIGHT MAIN SCREEN

MAIN MENU...................................................................................... 18

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BASIC FUNCTIONS.............................................................................. 21

GROUP CALLS INDIVIDUAL CALLS STATUS MESSAGES TEXT MESSAGES

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS........................................................................... 25

EMERGENCY CALL OPERATION MODES: DIRECT MODE SECURITY

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NETWORK SELECTION SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES DATA SERVICES GPS RECEIVER MAN-DOWN OPTION

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OTHER FUNCTIONS............................................................................. 31

PHONEBOOKS CALL REGISTER DISPLAY SETTINGS LANGUAGE KEYPAD LOCKING AUDIO SETTINGS USE OF AUDIO ACCESSORIES

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QUICK GUIDE .................................................................................... 36

FOR YOUR SAFETY

GENERAL

Kenwood has approved a wide range of accessories for the TK-T300/G terminal: antennas, batteries, chargers, cases, audio accessories, etc. These accessories have passed all types of tests that ensure their suitability and safety for the use for which they are intended. So, it is recommended only to use approved accessories.

For your safety, only allow Kenwood qualified staff to repair the terminal or its accessories. If the installation or repair is not correct, it may be dangerous and may void the guarantee of the terminal.

EXPOSURE TO RADIOFREQUENCY ENERGY

Your TK-T300/G terminal and the accessories approved by Kenwood are designed and manufactured not to exceed the limits of exposure to radiofrequency energy, in compliance with the international regulations for this purpose.

These regulations, which are result of periodical scientific trials by independent organisations, include a considerable safety margin, designed to guarantee the safety of all staff, regardless of their age or state of health.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

The majority of electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference if they are not adequately shielded, designed or configured for electromagnetic compatibility. To avoid these compatibility conflicts, respect the current regulations of the area you are in, and turn off the terminal whenever its use is prohibited, when it may cause interference or be hazardous, for example, at hospitals or health care premises, where equipment sensitive to external RF radiation may be being used.

Aircraft

Follow all existing restrictions, according to the regulations of the airlines or the instructions of the crew.

Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend keeping a minimum safety distance of 15 cm between a portable radio terminal and a pacemaker, to avoid possible interferences with the latter.

People with pacemakers should:

• When switched on, always keep the terminal more than 15 cm away from the pacemaker.

• Not carry the terminal in your breast pocket.

• Use the terminal with the ear on the opposite side to the pacemaker to minimize possible interference.

• Turn off the terminal immediately if, for any reason, you suspect it is causing interference.

Hearing aids or other medical devices

Some digital mobile devices may interfere with these appliances. If this interference occurs, contact your service supplier or the manufacturer of the hearing aid or medical device.

Using two TETRA terminals nearby may cause interference between them, for example when two of these devices are in the same vehicle. If this happens, separate the terminals until the interference disappears.

OTHER OPERATIONAL WARNINGS

Vehicles

The RF signals may affect the electronic systems of motor vehicles that are not well installed or protected, for example, electronic injection systems, electronic anti-locking brake systems (ABS), speed control systems or airbag systems. For further information, verify these aspects of your vehicle, or equipment that has been added, with the corresponding manufacturers.

Do not place the terminal in the area above the airbag or in the area where it would inflate.

Airbags inflate with great force and the terminal may be thrown, causing serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

Potentially explosive environments

Disconnect the terminal when it is in an area where explosions may occur and obey all signs and instructions.

The areas where explosions may occur are usually, but not always, marked. These areas include fuel loading areas, such as ship decks, petrol stations, premises for storage and transport of motor fuel or chemical products, vehicles that use liquid gas petroleum and areas where the air contains chemical particles or elements, as grain, powder or metallic particles.

Sparks in these areas may cause explosions or fire, with the subsequent risk of injury or even death.

Driver safety

Check the laws and regulations about the use of mobile telephones and radiotelephones in the area where you are driving and always respect them. While driving, pay full attention, and always keep your hands free for operating the vehicle.

As measure of caution, whenever possible, park off the road before making or answering a call.

Acoustic shock

The terminal has a low power front speaker, only used for duplex calls, and a high power rear speaker for half-duplex calls. Only keep the terminal near to your ear (as if it were a mobile phone) when you make or receive duplex calls, otherwise it may damage your ear.

ANTENNA

• Do not use the terminal without the antenna.

• To guarantee the safety requirements, always use antennas validated by Kenwood.

• To position the antenna, turn it clockwise, until it is suitably secured. (Do not force the thread of the connector).

• Never use a terminal that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, it may cause burns.

BATTERY AND CHARGERS

Kenwood batteries have electronic intelligence and have protection circuits to protect the battery from abnormal charge and discharge conditions.

Battery use conditions

• Charge battery packs only with chargers approved by Kenwood. The use of any other type of packs or chargers will invalidate the guarantee and can lead to early breakdown or make them be useless.

• Do not throw battery packs into the fire or put them near heaters. Do not place them inside microwave ovens. Also, avoid putting them close to combustible materials.

• Avoid exposing battery packs to direct sunlight or putting them in places that, potentially, can reach high temperatures (for example, inside a vehicle). They could overheat or damage, then reducing their useful life.

• Do not submerge battery packs in water or another liquids, or touch their contacts with the hands wet or with damp materials.

• Do not allow metallic objects contact or short-circuit the battery pack’s terminals. Avoid placing it on metallic surfaces or putting it into a pocket, bag or recipient with metallic elements.

• Do not try to drill, disassemble or modify the battery pack. Do not hit or handle it with sharpened objects.

• Charge the battery pack between 0ºC and +40ºC only.

• Do not expose battery packs to AC or DC voltages that could produce uncontrolled charge or discharge currents.

• It is advisable to put the battery charger on a clear place, free of elements that could prevent a proper ventilation during charging process.

• If a battery pack shows severe mechanical damage (greater than the scratches or small hits produced during normal use), its internal structure could be affected. In this case, do not use that battery pack any more.

• Charge a battery pack only when necessary. Do not recharge it if it’s not completely discharged. It is advisable to carry a spare to replace the battery in use when it is fully discharged.

• Avoid leaving the TK-T300/G terminal connected to the charger once the battery pack is fully charged, since continuous charging processes shorten battery life. Do not use the battery charger as a radio stand.

• If a battery is very discharged, it can take up to half an hour to show the process of loading.

• When it is planned to use the equipment at low temperatures, it is recommended that the battery is fully charged.

• Do not return fully charged battery packs to the charger for an extra-recharge, since this reduces significantly cycle life. Short cycle charging should be avoided.

• Battery packs should be properly recycled at their end-of-life, in compliance with local regulations.

Emergency actions

If during charging, storage or use a battery pack gives off an odour, overheats, discolours, shows deformation (for example, swelling) or electrolyte leakage, or its appearance is abnormal, remove it from the terminal or charger immediately and do not use it any more. Its use could be harmful to health and besides, it could damage the TKT300/G terminal or the charger.

In case that some electrolyte contacts the eyes, wash them immediately with clean water and go to the doctor’s as soon as possible. Batteries electrolyte is harmful to the eyes.

If electrolyte leakage contacts skin or clothing, wash them away immediately with clean water.

Electrolyte is harmful to skin.

AUDIO ACCESSORIES

• Only use approved accessories by Kenwood.

• To connect them to left side connector of the terminal, turn the screw clockwise until it is suitably secured (do not force the thread of the connector).

TRANSPORT ACCESSORIES

When you place the terminal in the cover, check that it is well positioned with the holes for the terminal microphone and speakers.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The following recommendations will help to increase the useful life of your terminal and protect the cover of your guarantee:

• Do not use the terminal in dirty or dusty places. The mobile parts and electronic components could be damaged.

• Use a soft and damp cloth to clean the outer surfaces. Never use chemical aerosols or abrasive cleaners.

• To ensure efficient operation, periodically clean the contacts of the battery with a clean, dry cloth.

• Never expose the terminal to extreme temperatures, for example by a window with direct sunlight. The high temperatures may reduce the duration of the electronic devices, damage the battery and deform or melt the plastic.

• Do not keep the terminal in cold places. When the device returns to its normal temperature, moisture may form inside, which may damage the internal electronics.

• Do not hit or drop the terminal. The internal circuit boards and the more delicate mechanical parts may break.

• Do not paint the terminal. The paint may obstruct moving parts and impede proper functioning.

• If you observe an indication on the display of your terminal of an error that prevents normal operation, consult your service supplier.

Do not try to repair the terminal yourself, by opening it or manipulating it in any way, as you will lose the cover of your guarantee.

FIRST STEPS

INSERTING THE BATTERY

1 Insert the battery as shown in the figure. 2 Press down until you hear a click, making sure that it is in place. 3 To remove, press the open button inwards. 4 Always remember to turn off the terminal and disconnect the

charger before removing the battery.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

• Only use the battery charger provided by Kenwood.

• Before starting to use the terminal,make sure the battery is fully charged.

Procedure for charging the battery:

1 Connect the personal charger. 2 If the charger is connected with the terminal off, it may take a few seconds before the

TK-T300/G is turned on, to ensure the battery is OK.

3 When the process is finished and the battery is fully charged, a message will inform

you: "Battery charge completed".

4 Another message will indicate when the battery charge level is low. You should wait

for this message before charging again.

5 Periodically, for example once a month, it is advisable to let the battery discharge

completely before charging it again. This way you get a more accurate indication of the state of the battery charge.

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