FTM-400XDR DE
Quick Guide
Volume knobs
Transmit band; white characters
Sub-band; gray characters
7
5
6
DWN UP
Microphone
aperture
PTT
Panel key Touch key
1 Power switch / Lock key
2 DISP switch / SET mode key
3
Function key / MW key
4 GM operation key
5 Band A communication
mode switch / WIRES-X key
/
Dial knobs for frequency,
memory channel and squelch setting
Band A (digital/analog)
8
9
10 11
VFO / memory mode switch-over
6
key Memory edit key
7 SQL key (touch the key then
adjust using the DIAL knob)
8 Mute key
9 Band scope key
10 DATA terminal
11 microSD memory card slot
C4FM/FM
Band B (analog)
Input / change call sign or name
Enter a call sign or name when
using the FTM-400XDR/DE for
the first time after purchase, or
after a factory reset is carried
out.
1
2
3
4
Touch the blinking [CALLSIGN] on
the screen to begin inputting the call
sign (the display will switch to the
character input screen automatically
if there are no operations for about 3
seconds).
After entering the call sign or name,
by touching the characters on the
screen, or turning and pressing the
[DIAL] knob at the top right of
the screen, touch on the screen
to confirm and enter the call sign.
Automatic mode operation using the AMS function
The call sign or name entered
can be changed any time.
Press the key for one
second or longer and then
CALLSIGN
touch in the SETUP
MENU screen.
DISP
SETUP
Digital communication between fellow C4FM digital
amateur transceivers and also communication with FM
amateur transceivers are possible.
Using the AMS (Automatic Mode Select) function, the transceiver
can switch its communication mode automatically to match the
received signal. This is very convenient because there is no need to
pay attention to the communication mode of the partner. Turn on the
AMS function during normal operation. When the AMS function is
active, a bar will be displayed on top of the mode (Example: ).
In the AMS mode, transmission and reception is carried out using
the normal DN mode. However, when transmitting after receiving in
other modes, the mode last received will be used. To transmit using
the normal DN mode, touch the key and set the AMS function
again. When operating using the digital fixed mode ( / ), try to be
aware of the FM signal status and do not transmit when there is a
possibility of interfering with the FM signals on the channel.
Selecting the communication mode
Normally use the auto mode (AMS).
Switch the Band A mode manually by pressing the key.
CHANGE
Touch on the screen and
follow the same process as the input
procedure to change the call sign or
name (moving the cursor to the left
end using and and touching
BACK
ENT
will return the display to the
previous screen without the change
being reflected). Press the key
to return to the frequency screen.
DISP
SETUP
Auto
:
C4FM FDMA Digital basic mode.
:
High-quality voice communication mode using the full
12.5 kHz bandwidth.
:
High-speed data communication mode that uses the full
12.5 kHz bandwidth for data communication. The mode
automatically switches to this mode for picture
communication.
:
Conventional FM mode that uses the 25 kHz FM mode.
Digital
High-quality
communication (digital)
voice
Analog
Switching the operating band
Switch to the operating band by touching the frequency
display on the screen, or
pressing the [DIAL] knob
on the right side of the
operating band.
Displaying the function keys
F
Press the key on the frequency display screen. The
MW
function keys will be displayed under the operating band.
Touch or on the screen to switch the display and
select the desired function.
These keys can be substituted by the four operation keys normally
displayed at the lower part of the frequency display screen (refer
to the operating manual for details).
* is displayed on when the optional voice unit FVS-2 is installed.
The function key will disappear and the display returns to the
previous screen when key is pressed again.
SCAN
FWD
BACK
M/V
SQ L
SCOPE
MU TE
DTMF
SQL
BACK FW D
REV
SKIP/SEL
OFF
NOISE
S.LIST
Tx PWR
HI
BACK FW D
FW DBACK
D W
F
MW
HOM E
REC
PLAY T RACK
BACK FW D
BEACON
MSG
BEACON
LO G
PLAY
ALL
CLR
VOI CE
TX
STOP
Frequency operations
Press the [DIAL] knob or touch the frequency display on
the screen on the operating side and the MHz digits will
blink. The frequency can then be adjusted in 1 MHz steps
for a few seconds.
Press the [DIAL] knob for one second or longer to display
only the MHz digits. The frequency can then be adjusted in
5 MHz steps for a few seconds.
5MHz
steps
Reception frequency bands
of Bands A & B
108 to 137MHz (air band)
137 to 174MHz (144MHz band)
174 to 400MHz
400 to 480MHz (430MHz band)
480 to 999.99MHz
RX COVERAGE settings
(Default)
NORMAL
WIDE
-
O
O
O
-
O
O
O
-
O
Using the band scope
The band scope switches on or off each time is
touched on the screen.
The display bandwidth of the band scope is either ±25
frequency steps (for wideband) or ±12 frequency steps (for
narrowband).
VFO
mode
SCOPE
Memory
mode
Saving to a memory channel
Tune in the frequency to be saved in the memory and press
F
the key for one second or longer on the frequency
MW
display screen.
An empty memory channel will
be selected and displayed
automatically.
To write the desired frequency to
the selected memory channel
number, press the [DIAL] knob
at the top right of the screen or
touch the screen directly to
select the memory channel.
F
When the key is pressed,
MW
memory writing will end and the
memory channel and frequency
will appear in the display.
Assign a name to the memory
M/V
Touch on the screen for one second or longer to
F
MW
Press for one
second or longer
Touch the screen, or turn the [DIAL] knob at the top right
of the screen to select the memory channel.
After entering the name on the character input screen, press
F
the key for one second or longer, and touch to return
MW
to the memory list. Press the key again to return to the
previous screen.
display the memory list.
F
MW
F
MW
F
MW
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Finding the call sign and position of a partner station
The call sign and position information of a partner
station can be displayed when receiving a C4FM
digital signal.
Displaying the direction and distance of a
partner station on the compass screen
DISP
Press the key to display the compass screen.
SETUP
When the received signal contains position
information, the “station name and time of receipt”,
and the “direction” and “distance” to the transmitter
location will be displayed.
DISP
SETUP
During transmissions, movements of the partner
station or your own station will be updated in real time
in the display.
Other positions may be viewed using
Message sending position, picture taking position,
APRS beacon position information
*The display can be switched between “Heading Up” and
“North Up” by touching the screen close to the compass
center.
Returning to the frequency display screen
DISP
Press the key to return to the frequency display
SETUP
screen.
YR
Registering the departure point and returning to that position
Registering the departure point
Press the key to display the compass screen.
Touch on the screen to display your current
location.
Touch on the screen.
Touch one of the blinking keys , or that you
want to register.
The current location will be registered in the touched
key.
Returning to the departure point
Press the key to display the compass screen.
Touch , or where the return point was
registered.
The distance and a triangular arrow showing the
direction from the current location to the registration
point will be displayed.
Upon arrival at the registered point, the triangular
arrow will turn into a green aiming mark.
MEMORY
Taking pictures with the microphone camera and
DISP
SETUP
MY
Picture
forwarding button
L
L
DISP
SETUP
L
L
sending and receiving pictures
Taking snapshots with the optional camera attached to
the speaker mike MH-85A11U
Lens
PTT
* Default setting
320 *
NORMAL picture
quality (transmission
After appearing for 10 seconds, the picture taken will be
saved on the micro-SD card in JPEG format.
You can check and retake the picture as many times as you
want.
Sending pictures
Press the [D-TX] key on the microphone with the built-in
camera to send the latest picture taken.
Press [PTT] to stop the transmission (it may take a while for
the transmission to stop).
Receiving pictures
When picture reception starts with the AMS function active,
“DATA RX” will appear and then “>>>” representing the
progress status will appear.
The received picture will be shown for 10 seconds on the
screen, after which the display returns to the previous screen.
To view a received picture, press the key followed by
LOG
on the screen. Touch to display the picture list and
then select the desired picture from the list.
time about 30 seconds)
Point the lens at the object to
be captured and press the
Shutter
shutter button.
button
(Maintain a focal distance of at least
50 cm from the object to be captured
in order to take clear pictures)
240 px
F
MW
Using the GM (Group Monitor) function
Group members within and outside the sphere of
communication can be shown in different colors.
Information such as the distance and position can be
displayed.
Messages and pictures can also be sent and received.
The member from which new messages are received
is also displayed in “ ”.
Tune Band A to the GM operating frequency and
press the key to display “ALL” and commence GM
operation. The frequency cannot be changed when
GM is active. To change the frequency, press the
key to cancel GM operation.
The GM function can also be used among friends only
(refer to the GM operating manual for details).
Station within the
communication range
(green)
Touch the partner station and
DISP
press the key to display the
SETUP
compass screen and position
information of the partner
station. Press the key again
to return to the screen in the
figure on the right.
DISP
SETUP
Station outside the communication range
(gray)
* Remains even when the station moves
outside the communication range
When operating the sub-band with the GM function active
Press the [DIAL] knob of the
sub-band.
The GM function will be temporarily
stopped and operation will be on
Band B. Upon pressing the
[DIAL] knob of Band A after the sub-band operation, the GM function
will resume operation.
Changing the transmit power
Touch the function key to change the transmit power
Tx PWR
HI
Tx PWR
LO
Tx PWR
MD
Tx PWR
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Displaying the “LOG” (MSG / PICT list)
Press the key and touch on the screen to display
the message and picture list (the micro-SD card must be
inserted).
Touch to switch between the lists. The contents can be
checked and new messages can be created, sent, replied
to and forwarded.
Sending and receiving messages
Creating and sending
new messages
Locking the dial and keys
Press the key and will appear temporarily
LOCK
on the display, indicating the keys and dial are locked.
Press the key again and will appear
LOCK
temporarily on the display indicating the keys and dial
are unlocked.
Checking messages received
When in doubt during operation set-up
To return to the frequency display during setting, press
DISP
the key for one second or longer, or press the
SETUP
microphone [PTT] while in the set-up menu.
*Touch [RESET/CLONE] in the set-up menu, and then
run [1 FACTORY RESET] in the next screen to return
to the default factory settings. The settings registered
at a certain point in time under [2 PRESET] can be
recalled using [3 RECALL PRESET].
F
MW
LOG
Replying to messages received
*Show whether there is any
ACK (acknowledgement) from
the destination station in the
transmission results when the
address is specified.
With
ACK
w/o
ACK
Forwarding messages received
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