Vertex WX-920E SERIES Operating Manual

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VX-920E
S
ERIES
OPERATING MANUAL
16-Key Version 4-Key Version Non-LCD Version
Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
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CONTENTS
Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements ............... 2
Controls & Connectors (16-Key Version) ................... 4
Controls & Connectors (Non-LCD Version) ............... 6
LCD Icons & Indicators (16-Key & 4-Key Versions) 7
Before You Begin ........................................................... 8
Battery Pack Installation and Removal ...................... 8
Low Battery Indication .............................................. 8
Disposal of your Electronic and
Electric Equipment
Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Electronic and Electric Equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts. In EU countries, please contact your local equipment supplier representative or service center for information about the waste col­lection system in your country.
Operation ....................................................................... 9
Preliminary Steps ....................................................... 9
Operation Quick Start ................................................ 9
Automatic Time-Out Timer ..................................... 11
Advanced Operation ................................................... 12
Programmable Key and Toggle Switch Functions .. 12
Descriptipon of Operating Functions ...................... 14
ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System) ................... 22
DTMF Paging System ................................................. 22
User Set Mode (16-Key & 4-Key Versions) ............... 23
Optional Accessories.................................................... 24
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Congratulations!
You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool-a VERTEX STANDARD two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your VERTEX STANDARD radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down-time. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.
We’re glad you joined the VERTEX STANDARD team. Call on us anytime, because communications is our business. Let us help you get your message across.
Notice!: There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized VERTEX STANDARD Service Representative. Consult your Authorized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for installation of optional accessories.
ATTENTION IN CASE OF USE
This transceiver works on frequencies which are not generally permitted.
For frequency allocation, apply for a licence at your local spectrum manage­ment authority.
For actual usage contact your dealer or sales shop in order to get your trans­ceiver adjusted to the allocated frequency range.
List of the practicable area
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WARNING! RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS
This Radio has been tested and complies with the 1999/519/EC RF exposure limits. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines:
ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Fre-
quency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Elec-
tromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave.
WARNING:
This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment.
This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled exposure environ-
ment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio opera­tor must have the knowledge to control his or her RF exposure conditions. When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from
your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body. The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-
Talk configurations. DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button. SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specific belt-clip Part Number
(CLIP-920). Other body-worn accessories or configurations may NOT comply with the RF exposure
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WARNING! RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS
requirements and should be avoided. DO NOT transmit when the radio is used in Body Worn configuration with the following accessory:
belt-clip. It must be used ONLY for (1) there is 4 cm distance from the body during transmitting, (2) monitoring purposes, using the speaker only and (3) for carrying purposes. Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware
of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the RF exposure limits of this radio. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospi­tals, health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites.
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SIDE SEL Key
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
VOL/PWR Knob
CH (Channel) Selector
Antenna Jack
TOP SEL Key
TOGGLE Switch
SpeakerMain Microphone
(
16-KEY VERSION
LED Indicator
Steady Red:
Steady Green:
Blinking Green:
Dealer Programmed Color
)
Transmitting in progress
Tone Squelch in defeated condition
Busy Channel
Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or 2-Tone Decoded
: one of “Flashing in white,”
“Continuation changes in sequential colors,” or “tog­gling the two colors.”
:
PTT Switch
MONITOR Button
LAMP Key
4
MIC/SP Jack (
External MIC/SP
Sub Microphone
(
Noise Canceling MIC
)
Battery Pack LatchLCD (Liquid Crystal Display
16-Button DTMF Keypad
)
)
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SIDE SEL Key
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
VOL/PWR Knob
CH (Channel) Selector
Antenna Jack
TOP SEL Key
TOGGLE Switch
SpeakerMain Microphone
(
4-KEY VERSION
LED Indicator
Steady Red:
Steady Green:
Blinking Green:
Dealer Programmed Color
)
Transmitting in progress
Tone Squelch in defeated condition
Busy Channel
Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or 2-Tone Decoded
: one of “Flashing in white,”
“Continuation changes in sequential colors,” or “tog­gling the two colors.”
:
PTT Switch
MONITOR Button
LAMP Key
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MIC/SP Jack (
External MIC/SP
Sub Microphone
(
Noise Canceling MIC
)
Battery Pack LatchLCD (Liquid Crystal Display
4-Button Programmable Key
)
)
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SIDE SEL 1 Key
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
VOL/PWR Knob
CH (Channel) Selector
Antenna Jack
TOP SEL Key
TOGGLE Switch
SpeakerMain Microphone
(
NON-LCD VERSION
LED Indicator
Steady Red:
Transmitting in progress
Steady Green:
Tone Squelch in defeated condition
Blinking Green:
Busy Channel
Dealer Programmed Color
Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or 2-Tone Decoded
)
:
: one of “Flashing in white,”
“Continuation changes in sequential colors,” or “tog­gling the two colors.”
PTT Switch
MONITOR Button
LAMP Key
6
Battery Pack Latch
MIC/SP Jack (
External MIC/SP
Sub Microphone
(
Noise Canceling MIC
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LCD ICONS & INDICATORS
This channel on “SCAN” List
Priority Scan is activated
“DUAL WATCH” is activated
Low Transmit Power Mode On
Option SW (Key Function)
is activated
RSSI Indicator (four steps)
Encryption is activated
(
16-KEY & 4-KEY VERSIONS
“CALL” Indicator Receiver Monitor
“Talk-Around” is enabled
“Voice Message” is received
12 Character Alpha-numeric Display
)
Battery Indicator
SUB-LCD
888: Channel Group Number
-P-: Priority Channel
-H-: Home Channel In: ARTS “In Range” Out: ARTS “Out of Range”
“Group Scan” is enabled
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Battery Pack Installation and Removal
To install the battery, hold the transceiver with
your left hand, so your palm is over the speaker and your thumb is on the top of the belt clip. Care­fully mate the battery’s four insertion slots with their corresponding alignment tabs on the trans­ceiver case, while tilting the Belt Clip outward. Proper alignment occurs with the battery pack offset about 1/2 inch from the top edge of the bat­tery compartment.
Guide the pack on to the tabs with a slight inward
pressure, then slide the battery pack upward, un­til it locks in place with a “Click.”
Tilt the Belt Clip
Insert the Battery Pack
To remove the battery, turn the radio off and re-
move any protective cases. Slide the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio toward the front panel while sliding the battery down about 1/2 inch. Then lift the battery out from the radio while unfolding the Belt Clip.
Do not attempt to open any of the recharge­able Lithium-Ion packs, as they could ex-
plode if accidentally short-circuited.
Low Battery Indication
As the battery discharges during use, the voltage gradually becomes lower. When the battery voltage becomes to low, substitute a freshly charged battery and recharge the depleted pack. The LED indicator on the top of the radio will blink red when the bat­tery voltage is low.
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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Preliminary Steps
Install a charged battery pack
onto the transceiver, as de­scribed previously.
Screw the supplied antenna
onto the Antenna jack. Never attempt to operate this trans­ceiver without an antenna con­nected.
If you have a Speaker/Micro-
phone, we recommend that it not be connected until you are familiar with the basic operation of the VX-920E.
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OPERATION
Operation Quick Start
Turn the top panel’s
VOL/PWR knob clock­wise to turn the radio on.
Turn the top panel’s CH
selector knob to choose the desired operating channel. On the 16-key and 4-key versions, a channel name will appear on the LCD.
If you want to select the operating channel from a
different Memory Channel Group, press the Pro­grammable key (assigned to the Memory Group Up or Down function) to select the Memory Chan­nel Group you want before selecting the operat­ing channel. A Group name will appear on the LCD whenever the Programmable key is pressed. Note: Some models are programmed so that the operating channels are selected by the Program­mable key and the memory channel group is se­lected by the CH selector knob. For further de­tails, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
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Rotate the VOL/PWR
knob to set the volume level. If no signal is present, press and hold in the MONITOR button (under the PTT switch) more than 2 seconds; background noise will now be heard, and you may use this to set the VOL/PWR knob for the desired audio level. Press and hold the MONITOR button more than 2 sec­onds (or press the MONITOR button twice) to quiet the noise and resume normal (quiet) moni­toring.
To transmit, monitor the
channel and make sure it is clear. Press and hold the PTT switch. Speak into the mi­crophone area of the front panel grille (above the upper left edge of the LCD) in a normal voice level. To return to the Receive mode, release the PTT switch.
OPERATION
Press the (Orange) TOP
Switch the top panel’s
SEL key or SIDE SEL key (above the PTT switch) to activate one of the preprogrammed func­tions which may have been enabled at the time of programming by the dealer. See the next sec­tion for details regarding the available features.
TOGGLE switch to the [A], [B]
, or [Center] po­sition to activate one of the pre-programmed functions which may have been enabled at the time of programming by the dealer. When this switch is in the [A(left)], [B(
right)], or [Center] position, the feature pro­grammed (by your dealer) to that switch position will be activated. See the next section for details regarding the available features.
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OPERATION
If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove the
plastic cap and its two mounting screws from the right side of the transceiver, then align the con­nector of the Speaker/Microphone on the trans­ceiver body; secure the connector pin using the screws supplied with the Speaker/Microphone. Hold the speaker grille up next to your ear while receiving. To transmit, press the PTT switch on the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on the main transceiver’s body, and speak into the microphone on a normal voice level.
Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and its mounting screws. They should be reinstalled when not using the Speaker/Microphone.
2) When you press the PTT switch on the Speaker/Microphone, it disables the internal mi­crophone, and vice versa.
If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has been
programmed on a channel, the radio will not trans­mit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generate short beep three times and indicate
ERROR
*
versions). Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to be clear of activity.
” on the display (16-key and 4-key
*
If CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Lock-
out has been programmed on a channel, the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or when the carrier being received in­cludes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code.
Automatic Time-Out Timer
If the selected channel has been programmed for au­tomatic time-out, you must limit the length of each transmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound 10 seconds before time-out. Another beep will sound just before the deadline; the “TX” indicator will dis­appear and transmission will cease soon thereafter. To resume transmitting, you must release the PTT switch and wait for the “penalty timer” to expire.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
Programmable Key and Toggle Switch Functions
All versions of the VX-920E include the TOP SEL, SIDE SEL, MONITOR, and LAMP keys, and the TOGGLE switch. The
include the [A], [B], [C] thermore, the
[#]
function keys. The Programmable key and
16-key version includes the [
TOGGLE switch functions can be customized, via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. Some features may require the purchase and instal­lation of optional internal accessories. The possible Programmable key and TOGGLE switch program­ming features are illustrated at the right, and their functions are explained on page 14. For further de­tails, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
FUNCTION
None Monitor
2
Lamp Scan Dual Watch Low Power Talk Around TX Save Disable Encryption Follow-Me Scan
1
16-key and 4-key versions
, and [D] function keys. Fur-
TOP SEL
SIDE SEL MONITOR LAMP
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For future reference, check the box next to each func­tion that has been assigned to the Programmable key and TOGGLE switch on your particular radio, and keep it handy.
]
and
FUNCTION
None Scan Dual Watch Low Power Talk Around TX Save Disable Encryption Follow-Me Scan Lock Audio PC (PIT) Clear Voice Group Recall Shortcut
1: Requires FVP-25 or FVP-36 Encryption Unit 2: This function does not select on the Non-LCD Version 3: This function is only selected on the 16-key Version 4: Requires DVS-5 Voice Storage Unit
PROGRAMMABLE KEY
1
16-KEY & 4-KEY VERSIONS 16-KEY VERSION
[A] [B] [C] [D]
TOGGLE SWITCH (POSITION A
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
Center B
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
[] [#]
)
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
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FUNCTION
Follow-Me Dual Watch
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Group Up Group Down Channel Up Channel Down Set Call/Reset Call 1 Call 2 Call 3 Call 4 Call 5 Code Up Code Down Code Set Speed Dial Option SW 1 Option SW 2 Emergency Home Selectable Tone Direct Channel #1 Direct Channel #2 Direct Channel #3 Direct Channel #4 REC/PLAY SQL AF Min Volume Status Set Status Up Status Down Status Check Audio PC (PIT) Lone Worker DTMF Code Set TA Scan
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
3
TOP SEL SIDE SEL MONITOR LAMP
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PROGRAMMABLE KEY
16-KEY & 4-KEY VERSIONS 16-KEY VERSION
[A] [B] [C] [D]
[] [#]
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Description of Operating Functions
M
ONITOR
Press the assigned programmable key to cancel CTCSS- and DCS-controlled squelch; the BUSY/TX indicator will glow green. Press and hold this button for 1.5 seconds to hear background noise (unmute the audio); the BUSY/TX indicator will blink green.
LAMP
Press the assigned programmable key to illuminate the LCD for five seconds.
SCAN
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple sig­nals programmed into the transceiver. While scan­ning, the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present.
To activate scanning:
Press the assigned programmable key, or set the
toggle switch to the assigned position to activate scanning.
The scanner will search the channels of each chan-
nel, looking for active ones; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.
Press the assigned programmable key again, or
set the toggle switch to a different position to dis­able scanning. Operation will revert to the pro­grammed revert channel.
Note: Your dealer may have programmed your ra­dio to stay on one of the following channels if you press the PTT switch during scanning pause:
Current channel (“Talk Back”)“Last Busy” channel“Priority” channel“Home” channel“Scan Start” channel
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DUAL WATCH
The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN fea­ture, except that only two channels are monitored:
The current operating channel; andThe Priority channel.
To activate Dual Watch:
Press the assigned programmable key, or set the
toggle switch to the assigned position.
The scanner will search the two channels; it will
pause each time it finds a channel on which some­one is speaking.
To stop Dual Watch:
Press the assigned programmable key, or set the
toggle switch to a different position.
Operation will revert to the “Dual Watch Start”
channel.
LOW POWER
Press the assigned programmable key, or set the toggle switch to the assigned position to set the radio’s transmitter to the “Low Power” mode, thus extend­ing battery life. Press the key again, or set the toggle switch to a different position to return to “Normal” transmit power when in difficult terrain.
In the 16-key and 4-key versions, the “ be indicated on the display when the radio’s trans­mitter is set to the “Low Power” mode.
TALK AROUND (TA
Press the assigned programmable key, or set the toggle switch to the assigned position to activate the Talk Around feature when you are operating on du­plex channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies, utilizing a “repeater” station). The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass the repeater sta­tion and talk directly to a station that is nearby. This feature has no effect when you are operating on “sim­plex” channels, where the receive and transmit fre­quencies are already the same.
In the 16-key and 4-key versions, the “ be indicated on the display when the “TA” function is activated.
Note that your dealer may have mode provision for “Talk Around” channels by programming “repeater” and “Talk Around” frequencies on two adjacent chan­nels. If so, the key may be used for one of the other Pre-Programmed Functions.
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TX SAVE DISABLE
Press the assigned programmable key, or set the toggle switch to the assigned position to disable the Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a lo­cation where high power is almost always needed.
The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life by reducing transmit power when a very strong sig­nal from an apparently nearby station is being re­ceived. Under some circumstances, though, your hand-held radio may not be heard well at the other end of the communication path, and high power may be necessary at all times.
ENCRYPTION (OPTION
When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, press the assigned programmable key to toggle the voice encryption on and off.
LOCK
Set the toggle switch to the assigned position to lock the VX-920E’s knob, soft keys, and PTT switch. The precise lockout configulation is programmed by your Dealer.
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AUDIO PC (PIT
Press the assigned programmable key, or set the toggle switch to activates the Audio Pitch Control­ler. The Audio Pitch Controller allow you to the most comfortable and/or effective reception in noisy en­vironments.
Press the key again, or set the toggle switch to a dif­ferent position to disable the Audio Pitch Controller.
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CLEAR VOICE
Set the toggle switch to the assigned position to acti­vates the Clear Voice feature. When you are operaiton in a noisy environment, activates the Clear Voice fea­ture. Set the toggle switch to a different position to disable the Clear Voice feature.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
FOLLOW-ME SCAN
The “Follow-Me” Scan feature checks a User-as­signed Priority Channel regularly as you scan other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available channels) are designated for “Scanning,” the user may nonetheless assign Channel 2 as the “User-assigned” Priority Channel via the “Follow­Me” feature.
To activate “Follow-Me” scanning, first select the channel you want to designate as the “User-Assigned Priority Channel” and press the assigned program­mable key, or set the toggle switch to the assigned position. Then rotate the CH Selector knob to recall to the “Scanning Start” channel which has been pro­grammed by your dealer to activate the scanner. When the scanner stops on an “Active” channel, the User­assigned Priority Channel will automatically be checked every few seconds; if activity is found on the User-assigned Priority Channel, the radio will switch between it and the Dealer-Assigned Priority Channel, if any.
FOLLOW-ME DUAL WATCH
To set up a “Dual Watch” frequency pair using the “Follow-Me” feature, select a channel using the CH Selector knob. Now press the assigned programmable key; pressing the assigned programmable key locks the current channel as the User-assigned Priority Channel. Now rotate the CH Selector knob to select another channel (not the “Scanning Start” channel). Your radio will now switch back-and-forth between the currently-selected channel and the User-assigned Priority Channel.
During “Follow-Me” scanning (after you have pressed the key), you can set up the “Dual Watch” feature by rotating the CH Selector knob to another channel. The radio will then scan back and forth be­tween the original User-assigned Priority Channel and the newly-selected channel.
The Priority Channel you have assigned (before pressing the key) will be retained in memory until you change it.
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GROUP UP/DOWN
Press the assigned programmable key to select a dif­ferent group of channels. Once the desired Group is reached, rotate the CH Selector knob to select the desired channel within the selected Group.
You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more than one Group during the scanning process (nor­mally, scanning is performed within the current group only). To include the current Group in the scanning loop, press and hold in the assigned programmable key for one second. To remove a Group from Group Scan, press and hold in the assigned programmable key again for one second.
Multi-Group Scanning is only possible if you are us­ing the “User Scan” list. To edit the User Scan list, press and hold the assigned programmable key for one second to delete the current Memory Group from the Scanning. Alternatively, press and hold the assigned programmable key for one second to delete the Cur­rent Memory channel from the Scanning. When you
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delete a Group or channel, “ pear on the LCD for one second after pressing the assigned programmable key. To restore a particular channel to your scanning list, press and hold in the assigned programmable key again for one second;
SCAN Skip
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” will ap-
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SCAN Stop
“ ond after pressing the assigned programmable key.
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” will appear on the LCD for one sec-
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Press the assigned programmable key to select a dif­ferent channel within the current group.
SET
Press the assigned programmable key to activate the “User Set” (Menu) Mode. See page 23 for details
CALL/RESET
While the DTMF Paging System
This feature, if enabled, allows the user to change the 3-digit Page Call code, used to call other simi­larly-equipped stations. Press the assigned program­mable key, followed by the three digits representing the Page Call code of the station you wish to call. Three tones will be heard after the last key is pressed (the new code will now be transmitted).
The receiver squelch of the other station will be opened, and you can begin communication.
While the 2-Tone/5-Tone Paging System
This feature, if enabled, press the assigned program­mable key to send a 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone.
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CALL 1 TO CALL 5
Press the assigned programmable key to send a 2­tone/5-tone sequential tone group which is pre-de­fined.
CODE UP/DOWN
Press the assigned programmable key to select a 2­tone/5-tone encode code from the pre-defined encode list.
CODE SET
Press the assigned programmable key to change the encode digits for 5-tone operation. To change a spe­cific digit, select the desired digit using the [A] key, then change the number using the [B]/[C] keys, and store the number using the [D] key.
SPEED DIAL
Your Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into your radio.
To dial a number, press the assigned programmable key, then press the front panel’s numeric key corre­sponding to the Auto-Dial memory number list pro­vided by your Dealer or Network Administrator. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
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OPTION SW1
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the optional accessory “1” “On” and “Off.”
OPTION SW2
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the optional accessory “2” “On” and “Off.”
EMERGENCY
The VX-920E series include an “Emergency” fea­ture which may be useful for alerting another party monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel.
Press the assigned programmable key to initiate an emergency call. For further details contact your Dealer.
HOME CHANNEL
Press the assigned programmable key to recall the pre-defined Home group/channel. When you recall the Home group/channel, the “ pear on the LCD.
H” notation will ap-
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SELECTABLE TONE
Press the assigned programmable key to select a sub­audible tone (CTCSS/DCS) from the pre-defined tone table. You can operate using the indicated sub-au­dible tone in the Selectable Tone mode.
DIRECT CH#1 TO #4
Press the assigned programmable key to recall the Dealer pre-programmed channel directly.
REC/PLAY (VOICE STORAGE: OPTION
This function allows your radio to record a received voice message, and to play back the recorded audio. It requires installation of the optional Voice Recording Unit.
Recording;
Press the assigned programmable key for 1.5 sec­onds to enable the Voice Recording Mode. When an incoming signal is received (the squelch opens and audio passes), the incoming audio will be recorded. In the 16-key and 4-key versions, the “ flash during audio recording, and the “ remain on once recording is complete.
Playback;
Press the assigned programmable key momentarily to play back the last message.
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To stop the play-back, press the TOP SEL key. While playback is proceeding, you may press the [A
[
key (4-key version) or jump to the previous message, or press the [B] key (4-key version) or [#] key (16-key version) to jump to the next message. Furthermore, press the [D] key to clear the all messages and stop the play-back.
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key (16-key version) to
SQL
You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function: Press the assigned programmable key. A tone will
sound, and the current squelch level will appear on the display.
Press the MONITOR/LAMP button to select the
desired squelch level.
Two seconds after releasing the MONITOR/LAMP
button, the display will revert to the normal chan­nel indication.
AF MIN VR
Press the assigned programmable key to reduce the audio output to the (lower) level programmed by your Dealer.
Press the key again to return to the normal audio out­put level.
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STATUS SET
Press the assigned programmable key to change the 5-Tone status code. To change the status code, select the desired digit by [A] key, then change the number by [B]/[C] key, and store the number by [D] key.
STATUS UP/DOWN
Press the assigned programmable key to select a 5­Tone status code from the pre-defined status list.
STATUS CHECK
Press the assigned programmable key to check the 5-Tone receive status code. When you press this key, the LCD display will indicate the “Message” corre­sponding to the receive status condition per the pre­defined status list.
LONE WORKER
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the Lone Worker feature “On” and “Off.”
The Lone Worker feature is designed to emit an alarm for 30 seconds when the Lone Worker Timer (pro­grammed by your Dealer) has expired. If the user does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch, the radio switches to the Emergency mode.
To revive the radio from the Emergency mode, just press the programmable key which is assigned the Emergency feature or turn off the radio.
DTMF CODE SET
You may send the desired telephone number manually.
To dial a number manually, press the assigned pro­grammable key, then press the desired numbers on the front panel’s numeric key. Now, press the PTT switch to send the telephone number. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
(
16-KEY VERSION ONLY
)
TA S CAN
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the TA (Talk Around) scan feature “On” and “Off.”
While TA scan is proceeding, the VX-920E will search both the transmit and receive frequencies (the
” icon will blink on the 16-key and 4-key ver-
“ sions). When a signal is encountered on the receive frequency, the VX-920E will pause until the signal disappears (“ a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency, the VX-920E will check for activity on the receive frequency every few seconds (interval programmed by your Dealer).
” icon will appear but not blink). When
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ARTS
(
AUTO RANGE TRANSPOND SYSTEM
)
DTMF PAGING SYSTEM
This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-equipped station are within commu­nication range.
During ARTS operation, when the radio receives the correct ARTS signal, a short beep will sound and the “In” (meaning “In Service”) notation will be dis­played on the sub-LCD for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has been received; three short beeps will sound, and “Out” (“Out of Service”) will be displayed on the sub-LCD range, as soon as the other station transmits, a short beep will sound and “In” will be displayed again on the sub-LCD
: Except on Non-LCD version.
. If you subsequently move back into
.
. If you move out of range
This system allows paging and selective calling, us­ing DTMF tone sequences.
When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone sequence which matches yours, your radio’s squelch will open and the alert will sound.
In the 16-key and 4-key versions, the three-digit code of the station which paged you will appear on your radio’s LCD.
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USER SET MODE
The VX-920E Series includes a “User Set (Menu)” Mode which allows the user to define or configure various settings, such as Beep On/Off, Squelch, LCD contrast, etc. To activate the “User Set (Menu)” Mode:
Press the assigned programmable key for the
“SET” function to enter the “User Set Mode.”
Select the User Set Mode Item you want change
using the CH selector knob.
Press the MONITOR/LAMP buttons to select the
status of the selected item.
Rotate the CH selector knob one click to save the
new setting.
Press PTT switch to exit to normal operation.
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(
16-KEY & 4-KEY VERSIONS
)
DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
1
SQL
2
SCN List
3
BEEP
4
BELL
5
Lighting
6
Lock
7
Group
8
SCAN
9
DW
10
TA
11
AF MinVR
12
Beep VR
13
Contrast
14
Pitch
15
REC Mode
16
Play Mode
Note: The menu “15: REC Mode” and “16: Play Mode” will ap-
pear only when the Voice Recording Unit is installed.
Select the Squelch Threshold Level Select the Scan List “User” or “Dealer” Set the Beep On/Off Set the Bell On/Off (Bell engaged by sub-audible CTCSS/DCS) Set the BUSY/TX LED On/Off Set the Lock function to be Locked (Key/PTT/Key+PTT) Set the Operation Group Set the Scan status (same function as Scan key) Set the Dual Watch status (same function as DW key) Set the Talk Around status (same function as TA key) Set the Minimum Volume level Set the Beep volume level Set the LCD contrast Select the Special Receive Audio Response ONE: Enables recording one message (max.
120 seconds), and playback from the beginning of the message.
ROL: Enables recording whenever squelch
opens, and playback of the last 120
seconds. Set the priority audio on playback mode. PLY: Playback audio is higher priority than re-
ceived signal SIG: Received signal is higher priority than
playback audio
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
FNB-V86LIA 7.4V, 1380 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery FNB-V87LIA 7.4V, 2300 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery FNB-V92LI 7.4V, 3000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery FBA-34 Alkaline Battery Case (6 x AA) VAC-6920 6-Unit Multi Charger VAC-920 Rapid Charger (CD-31 + PA-42) CD-31 Desktop Rapid Charger PA-42 AC Adapter VCM-2 Vehicular Charger Mounting Adaptor
(for CD-31)
FVP-36 Encryption Unit FVP-35 Encryption Unit
(Rolling Code Voice Scrambler)
DVS-5 Voice Storage Unit MDC1200 Digital ANI Encoder Unit VME-100 MDC1200 VMDE-200 MDC1200
A7A Submersible Speaker Microphone
MH-66 MH-66
B7A Submersible Speaker Microphone
(with Speaker-Volume Toggle Switch & Programmable Key)
ATL-2A VHF Antenna (66-71 MHz) ATL-2B VHF Antenna (70-76 MHz) ATL-2C VHF Antenna (75-81 MHz) ATL-2D VHF Antenna (81-88 MHz)
®
, GE-Star® Encoder Unit
®
, GE-Star® Enc/Dec Unit
ATV-8A VHF Antenna (134-151 MHz) ATV-8B VHF Antenna (150-163 MHz) ATV-8C VHF Antenna (161-174 MHz) ATV-6XL VHF Antenna
(134-174 MHz, Untuned)
ATU-6A1 UHF Antenna (380-450 MHz) ATU-6C UHF Antenna (440-470 MHz) ATU-6D UHF Antenna (450-485 MHz) ATU-6F UHF Antenna (485-520 MHz) LCC-920 Leather Case CLIP-920 Belt Clip CE59 Programming Software FIF-8 Flash ROM Writer FIF-10A USB Programming Interface FIF-12 USB Programming Interface CT-29 Serial Programming Interface CT-108 PC Programming Cable (for FIF-12) CT-115 PC Programming Cable (for CT-29) CT-116 Radio to Radio Cloning Cable
Availability of accessories may vary; some accesso­ries are supplied standard per local requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for changes to this list.
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Declaration of Conformity
We, YAESU UK LTD. declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment com­plies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC.
Type of Equipment: FM Transceiver Brand Name: VERTEX STANDARD Model Number: VX-920E/970E Series Manufacturer: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. Address of Manufacturer: 4-8-8 Nakameguro Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
Applicable Standards: This equipment is tested and conforms to the essential requirements of directive, as included in following standards.
Radio Standard: EN 300 113-2
EN 300 086-2
EMC Standard: EN 301 489-5
Safety Standard:
The technical documentation as required by the Conformity Assessment procedures is kept at the following address:
Company: Yaesu UK Ltd. Address: Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close, Winchester
Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
EN 301 489-1
EN 60065
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Copyright 2013 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All rights reserved.
No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
Printed in China
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