Yaesu VR-120D OPERATING MANUAL

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COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

VR-120D

OPERATING MANUAL

VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan

VERTEX STANDARD

US Headquarters

17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A.

International Division

8350 N.W. 52nd Terrace, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33166, U.S.A.

YAESU EUROPE B.V.

P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands

YAESU UK LTD.

Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.

VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.

Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Contents

Introduction ..............................................................3

Controls & Connections ..........................................4

Display Icons & Indicators ..................................... 5

Keypad Functions.....................................................6

Accessories & Options .............................................7

Installation of Accessories .......................................8

Battery Installation ........................................... 8

FNB-79 Battery Pack (Option) Charging ........... 8

Low Battery Indication ..................................... 8

AC Operation using the optional

PA-30 AC Adapter .............. 9

Antenna Installation ......................................... 9

Belt Clip Installation ........................................ 9

Basic Operation ......................................................10

Turning the Power On/Off .............................. 10

Adjusting the Volume and Squelch ................. 10

Band Selection ............................................... 10

Mode Selection .............................................. 10

Battery Saver ................................................. 11

Frequency Navigation .................................... 11

VFO Search................................................... 12

Changing the Direction of VFO

Search Scanning .................................... 12

How to Skip (Omit) a Frequency

During VFO Search............................... 13

Pre-Programmable Frequency Search .......... 14

Changing the Channel Steps ........................... 16

Preset Mode.................................................. 17

Receiving Short-Wave Broadcast Stations ....... 18

Memory Mode .........................................................20

Memory Storage ............................................ 20

Simple Storage ........................................... 20

Designated Memory Storage ....................... 21

Memory Recall .............................................. 22

Labeling Memories ........................................ 22

Memory Channel Scan ................................... 23

Preferential Memory Scan (PMS)................ 23

Memory Bank Scanning ............................. 24

Deleting Memory Channels ............................ 25

Clearing of a Memory Bank............................ 25

One-Touch Memory...............................................26

Channel Counter ....................................................27

Dual Watch..............................................................28

Priority Monitoring ................................................30

Smart SearchTM......................................................31

Reset Procedures ....................................................32

System Reset ................................................. 32

All Reset ....................................................... 32

Set Mode ..................................................................33

Cloning .....................................................................40

“AUTO” Mode Preset Operating Parameters ...41

Specifications...........................................................42

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Installation

The YAESU VR-120D is a high-performance miniature communications receiver providing general coverage reception from 100 kHz to 1299.995 MHz on the AM and FM (Wide and Narrow bandwidths) modes; this coverage includes the AM and FM broadcast bands, HF Short-wave Bands, VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide range of commercial and public safety frequencies!

The VR-120D's small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walking around town, and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment.

Operation of the VR-120D can be greatly simplified by utilizing the "PRESET" mode. The "PRESET" mode provides twelve "starting point" frequencies (one frequency in each of twelve popular listening bands), from which you may then begin manual tuning. Extensive Memory features, including special Shortwave Broadcast memories, make worldwide listening enjoyable and effortless.

We appreciate your purchase of the VR-120D, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn about the many exciting features of your exciting new YAESU communications receiver!

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Controls & Connections

ANTENNA Jack

Connect the supplied rubber flex antenna (or another antenna presenting a 50-Ohm impedance) here.

[FUNC] Key

Press and hold in this key, then press one of the keypad's buttons, to activate the "Secondary" key mode.

[MONI (LOCK)] Key

Press this key momentarily to "Open" the squelch manually, allowing you to listen for very weak signals. Press this key while holding in the [FUNC] key to activate the "Key Lock" Feature.

VOL Knob

This control adjusts the receiver's audio volume level, and also the keypad's Beeper level. Clockwise rotation increases the audio volume level.

SQL Knob

This control sets the threshold level at which received signals (or noise) open the "Squelch." It should be advanced clockwise just to the point where background noise is silenced, so as to provide the best sensitivity to weak signals.

DIAL Knob

This 20-position detented rotary switch is the main tuning dial for the radio. It used for most tuning, memory selection, and function-setting tasks on the radio.

EXT DC Jack

This coaxial DC jack allows connection to an external AC power supply.

Note: The protective rubber cover over this jack must be pulled up to access it. Press it back over the jack when not in use, to protect the inside of the radio from dust and water.

SP Jack

This 2-conductor, 3.5-mm

[PWR] Key

Press and hold in this key for two seconds to toggle the radio's power on and off.

KEYPAD

These 4 keys select many of the most important operating features on the VR120D. The functions of the keys are described in detail on pages 6.

miniature phone jack provides audio output for an earphone. The internal loudspeaker is disabled when this jack is used. Note: The protective rubber cover over this jack must be pulled up to access it. Press it back. over the jack when not in use, to protect the inside of the radio from dust and water.

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Display Icons & Indicators

Preferential Memory Activated / Preset Mode Activated / Set Mode Activated

Memory Channel Number

Dual Watch Activated Battery Save Activated Attenuator Activated OFF Timer Activated Key Lock Activated

Frequency / Data Field

Low Battery

S-Meter Operating Mode Scan Skip Memory Activated

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Keypad Functions

BAND V/M SCAN MODE

PressKey

Press[F]+

PressKey

for2Seconds

Holdin[F],

PressKey

for2Seconds

Selectsthe operating (receiving) band (towardahigher frequencyband).

Selectsthe operating (receiving) band (towardalower frequencyband).

Togglestheoperating modebetweenthe "Preset Mode" and the"NormalMode."

StoresthePreset frequency intothe memory.

Selectsthe operating VFO/Memorymode.

StorestheVFO frequency intoa memory,or deletes thecurrent memory channel'sdata.Stores theVFOfrequency intoa"ScanSkip" memory,or deletes the"ScanSkip" memorychanneldata.

Activatesthe Priority Watch andDual Watchfeatures.

Storesthe frequency intothePriority memoryChannel,or storestheVFO frequencypair for the Dual Watchfeature intotheDual Watch Memorychannel.

Startsscanning. Selectsthe operating

Activatesthe"Set" (Menu)mode, or enablesprogrammingofthe nametag forthe currentmemory channel.

ActivatestheSmart SearchTMmode,or Programsand activatesPreferential Memory Scan operation.

StorestheScan frequencyand Smart SearchTMchannels intothememory.

(receiving)mode,or togglesthedisplay labelsbetweenthe frequencyandname tagformats.

Engagesthereceiver front-endattenuator.

Activatesthe channel frequency counter mode.

........

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Accessories & Options

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE VR-120D

Antenna

• Operating Manual

• Warranty Card

AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR YOUR VR-120D

CSC-76

Soft Case

CT-35

Cloning Cable

Belt Clip

Ni-Cd Battery Pack

FNB-79

Hand Strap

E-DC-15

DC Cable w/Noise

Filter

PA-30B / C / U

AC Adapter

Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Yaesu Dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options. Connection of any non-YAESUapproved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty on this apparatus.

NC-82

Charger Stand

CA-34

Charger Sleeve

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Installation of Accessories

BATTERY INSTALLATION

r Referring to Figure 1, unlock the plate by pushing the latch in the "Open" direction. r Remove the Battery Cover from the receiver. r Referring to Figure 2, insert 2 fresh AA batteries into the Battery Holder. When

installing batteries, insert the (-) end first, then press in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place. Always replace two batteries at the same time.

r Referring to Figure 3, replace the Battery Cover, then re-lock the bottom plate by

carefully pressing the hinged latch cover back into its normal operating position.

−

− +

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

Note: If you do not use the VR-120D for a long time, remove the batteries from the radio,

as battery leakage could cause damage to the VR-120D.

FNB-79 BATTERY PACK (OPTION) CHARGING

Please see the Instruction Sheet accompanying the

PA-30

(Option)

AC ine

FNB-79 for installation information.

r If the FNB-79 battery pack never been used,

or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the PA-30 AC Adapter and NC- 82 Charger stand (requires CA-34 Charger sleeve), as shown in the illustration, to the EXT DC jack.

r Allow a minimum of 15 hours (with NC-82,

otherwise; 20 hours) for the FNB-79 to reach full charge.

CA-34

(Option)

NC-82

(Option)

E-DC-15

(Option)

LOW BATTERY INDICATION

When the battery voltage becomes too low, the "Battery" icon will appear in the display; indicating the batteries should be replaced. As battery voltage drops further, the

VR-120D will shut off.

"Battery" icon

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Installation of Accessories

AC OPERATION USING THE OPTIONAL P A-30 AC ADAPTER

(Option)

to Cigarette lighter

to AC line outlrt

PA-30

(Option)

The VR-120D may be operated from your house current by use of the optional PA-30 AC Adapter.

To use the PA-30, turn the radio off, then plug the miniature connector of the AC Adapter into the EXT DC jack on the side of the radio. Now plug

E-DC-15

the AC Adapter into the wall outlet. You may now turn on the radio.

Important Note!!

Do not leave the charger connected to the Receiver for continuous periods in excess of 30 hours. Long term overcharging can degrade the Ni-Cd battery pack and significantly shorten its useful life.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION

r To attach the supplied antenna to the VR-120D, grasp the base of

the antenna firmly, and exert a moderate "pinching" pressure on the base as you press the antenna onto the radio's antenna connector. While exerting this pressure, rotate the antenna clockwise 1/4 turn to lock the antenna in place.

r To remove the antenna from the VR-120D, grasp the base of the

antenna firmly, and pinch the base of the antenna while rotating the antenna counter-clockwise 1/4 turn. You may now lift the antenna away from the radio.

BELT CLIP INSTALLATION

To install the Belt Clip, first place the loop of the Hand Strap into the groove at the top of the Belt Clip, and run the loop of the strap around the round mounting ridge for the Belt Clip. Now insert the mounting screw through the belt clip, and affix it snugly to the mounting hole on the back of the VR-120D, being careful not to allow the Hand Strap to become mis-aligned.

Important Note!!

Do not install the supplied Belt Clip Mounting Screw if you are not installing the Belt Clip! Also, do not use an improper screw for mounting the Belt Clip! An improper screw may cause a "short circuit" to the internal circuitry, causing serious damage!

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Basic Operation

TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF

1. Press and hold the orange [PWR] Key for two seconds to turn the radio on or off.

2. When you turn on the radio, a "VR-120" greeting message will appear on the display

for two seconds. After this interval, the frequency display will appear.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME AND SQUELCH

1. Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the receiver's audio volume. Clockwise rotation of the VOL knob increases the volume level.

2. A The VR-120D's Squelch system allows you to mute the receiver's audio output when no signals are being received. This reduces battery consumption, and reduces annoying background noise.

3. To set the squelch, turn the SQL knob fully counter-clockwise, then turn it clockwise just past the point where background noise is silenced. Do not rotate the SQL knob much beyond this threshold point; if you do, the receiver will not respond to weak signals.

BAND SELECTION

The VR-120D automatically selects a default receiving band according to the frequency band on which you are operating.

If you want to change the receiving band, press the [BNDs] key. The receiving bands available are:

BC band ß SW band ß 50MHz Ham band ß FM band ß

ß AIR band ß144MHz Ham band ß VHF-TV band ß ACT-1 band ß

ß 430MHz Ham band ß UHF-TV band ß ACT-2 band ß

ß 1200MHz Ham band ß BC band ß SW band ß

. . .

MODE SELECTION

The VR-120D automatically selects a default receiving mode according to the frequency band on which you are operating.

If you want to change the receiving mode, press the [MODE] key. The receiving modes available are:

FM ß WFM ß AM ß AUTO ß FM ß

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BATTERY SAVER

The VR-120D includes a useful "Battery Saver" feature, which significantly reduces battery consumption during operating sessions where little incoming traffic is being received. The Battery Saver "puts the radio to sleep" for a time interval programmed via the Menu; periodically, the radio will "wake up" and check briefly (250 ms.) for activity on the current operating frequency. If a station is found, full operation of the radio will resume.

To engage the Battery Saver, we use the radio's "Set" (Menu) mode, described in detail on page 34:

1. Be certain the VR-120D is in the "VFO" mode. Press the [V/M] key, if not in the VFO

mode.

2. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, press the [SCAN] key to

activate the "Set" (Menu) mode.

3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #3 [SAVE].

4. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL knob to select

the desired "Sleep" time for the Battery Saver. The selections include 1/3/5/7/9 seconds, and "Off."

5. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, press the [SCAN] key to exit to

the VFO mode.

Longer "Sleep" times will reduce battery consumption. However, longer "Sleep" times also increase the possibility that you might miss a brief transmission.

FREQUENCY NAVIGATION

Rotating the DIAL allows frequency tuning in steps pre-programmed at the factory. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL causes the radio to be tuned to toward a higher frequency, while counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating frequency.

If you rotate the DIAL while pressing the [FUNC] key, the frequency will change in 1 MHz steps. This feature is extremely useful for making rapid frequency excursions over the wide tuning range of the radio. This step size (1 MHz) can be changed; see the "Changing the Channel Steps" section on page 15 for details.

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VFO SEARCH

The VFO Search feature causes the radio to scan the band, looking for active frequencies. Before initiating a VFO Search, set the Squelch so that background noise is silenced. If

you are hearing background noise, the VFO Search feature will not initiate scanning. From the VFO mode, press the [SCAN] key. The radio will initiate a VFO Search, tuning

toward a higher frequency, and will stop when it receives a signal strong enough to break through the Squelch threshold. The radio will then hold on that frequency according to the setup of the "RESUME" mode.

To verify and/or modify the "RESUME" mode, again press the [SCAN] key. The current "RESUME" mode is indicated at the top of the Display (except for "Pause," which is the default setting).

The following "RESUME" modes are available:

Pause ß Busy ß Hold ß Pause ß

Pause (Default): In this mode, the VFO search will halt on a signal it encounters, and will hold there for 5

seconds. If you do not take action to disable the VFO search within that time period, the VFO search will resume even if the station is still active.

Busy: In this mode, the VFO search will halt on a signal it encoun-

ters. Two seconds after the carrier has dropped because the other station(s) ceased transmission, the VFO search will resume. In this mode, the "B" icon will appear (not blinking) at the top of the display.

Hold: In this mode, the VFO search will halt on a signal it encoun-

ters. It will not restart unless you re-initiate a VFO search. In this mode, the "B" icon will blink at the top of the display.

. . .

To stop the VFO search manually, just rotate the DIAL one click.

Changing the Direction of VFO Search Scanning

If you wish to reverse the direction of the scan (i.e. toward a lower frequency, instead of a higher frequency), rotate the DIAL one click to stop the VFO search, then rotate the DIAL one click in the counter-clockwise direction. The VFO search direction will be reversed.

Note: If VFO Search has "paused" on a busy channel, it is only necessary to rotate the

DIAL one click in the counter-clockwise direction.

To revert to VFO search toward a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL one click, then rotate it one click clockwise. If paused on a busy channel, just rotate the DIAL one click clockwise.

Press the [V/M] key to cancel the VFO search.

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How to Skip (Omit) a Frequency During VFO Search

If the VFO search stops on a frequency or frequencies that you do not need (such as a spurious radiation from a television), such frequencies can be "skipped" during VFO Search scanning. This is accomplished by storing these frequencies in a special "Frequency Skip Memory Bank" reserved for this purpose.

To skip a frequency during VFO Search scanning:

1. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, press the [SCAN] key momen-

tarily to activate the "Set"(Menu) mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #13 [MEMORY].

3. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL knob to select

"SKIP" (the VFO Skip mode).

4. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, press the [SCAN] key momen-

tarily to exit to the VFO mode.

5. Press the [SCAN] key to initiate scanning.

6. When VFO Search is stops on a frequency that you do not

need, press the [V/M] key momentarily while pressing the [FUNC] key. The display will indicate " WRITE" as a request for command confirmation (see next step).

7. Now, press the [V/M] key momentarily while pressing the [FUNC] key again to store

the frequency into the VFO Frequency Skip Memory (VFO Frequency Skip Memory Write); henceforth, it will be ignored during VFO search.

8. When you have stored all the frequencies you wish to be skipped during VFO Search scanning, return the setting of Menu #13 to "VFO" instead of "SKIP."

Note that the VR-120D has 64 VFO Frequency Skip Memory Channels (channels numbered 00 ~ 63. If your radio seems to have only 64 memories, you need to re-set Menu #13 to the "VFO" option.

To re-institute a frequency into the VFO search loop:

1. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, press the [SCAN] key to activate the "Set"(Menu) mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #13 [MEMORY].

3. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL knob to select "SKIP" (the VFO Skip mode).

4. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, press the [SCAN] key momentarily to exit to the VFO mode.

5. Press the [V/M] key, repeatedly if necessary, to recall the VFO Frequency Skip Memory mode (an arrow plus the memory register number of the skipped frequency will appear at the left side of the display).

6. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the channel to be re-instituted.

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7. Press the [V/M] key while pressing the [FUNC] key. The

display will indicate "CLEAR" as a request for command confirmation (see next step).

8. Now, press the [V/M] key while pressing the [FUNC] key

again; this action will delete the channel from the VFO Frequency Skip Memory, so as to re-institute the frequency into the VFO Search scanning loop.

Pre-Programmed Frequency Search

The VR-120D allows you to program up to eight band segments within which VFO Search scanning can be limited. This allows your radio's search to be concentrated on the most active band segments in your local area, without wasting time in unused frequency segments.

To confine your search within one of the pre-programmed segments, you must first set Menu #11 ("[SEARCH]") to the "LIMIT" option, per the following procedure:

1. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, press the [SCAN] key to

activate the "Set"(Menu) mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #11 [SEARCH].

3. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL knob to select

"LIMIT" as the VFO Search mode.

4. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, press the [SCAN] key to exit to

the VFO mode.

The VR-120D has been pre-programmed at the factory with default band limits. These are grouped as "Search Band Memories" per the list below.

Search Band

Memory #

L00 0.5200 ~ 1.8000 MHz L05 50.5000 ~ 54.0000 MHz

L01 1.8000 ~ 3.6000 MHz L06 88.0000 ~ 108.0000 MHz L02 3.6000 ~ 10.5000 MHz L07 0.1000 ~ 1299.9950 MHz L03 10.5000 ~ 21.0000 MHz L04 21.0000 ~ 30.0000 MHz

Pre-Programmed

Frequency Range

*: You can Customize this Pre-Programmed Frequency Range (see next Page)

Search Band

Memory #

L- - *

Pre-Programmed

Frequency Range

0.1000 ~ 1299.9950 MHz (Default)

Here is the procedure for initiating VFO Search Scanning within one of the above bands:

1. Press the [SCAN] key; the radio will begin VFO Search Scanning (at this point, the

frequency range is unimportant).As soon as scanning begins, you will notice "Lnn" appearing in the upper left hand area of the display; this indicates that you are now scanning within one of the band limits.

2. While VFO Search is active, press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL knob to select the Search Band Memory as shown above. The VFO Search will now shift to the band segment within the Pre-Programmed Frequency Range associated with that memory number.

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For example, while you press and hold in the [FUNC] key, rotate the DIAL knob to select Search Band Memory "L 05." After initiating VFO Search Scanning, the search will be limited to the frequency range 50.5-54.0 MHz. While VFO Search Scanning is in progress, you may change ranges by just pressing and holding in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL knob, and the radio will jump to that range instantaneously, and will immediately begin VFO Search Scanning inside the new range.

3. Other aspects of the VFO Search feature within the pre-programmed band limits, such as the "Resume" mode, are the same as during "regular" VFO Search Scanning.

4. Press the [V/M] key to halt the search and return to manual tuning via the DIAL knob.

You can customize the Pre-Programmed Frequency Range for any of the bands shown on the previous page, so as to allow you to scan just the band segments you want.

To program the Pre-Programmed Frequency Ranges :

1. Select the frequency you want to be the Lower Frequency Limit for the Pre-Programmed Frequency Range by rotating the main tuning DIAL.

2. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, press the [SCAN] key for 2 seconds. The display will indicate "SCH A W" briefly, then the frequency display will return.

3. Next, select the frequency you want to be the Higher Frequency Limit for the PreProgrammed Frequency range.

4. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, press the [SCAN] key for 2 seconds. The display will indicate "SCH B W."

5. Now press the [SCAN] key. This activates the VFO Search Scanning mode.

6. Now store this Pre-Programmed Frequency Range into one of the eight available Search Band Memories. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key (while you are still scanning). While holding in the [FUNC] key, press and hold in the [SCAN] key for two seconds.

7. Scanning will now have stopped. Continue to hold in the [FUNC] key, and rotate the DIAL knob to select the Search Band Memory into which you wish to store the just-programmed band limits.

8. While holding in the [FUNC] key, press and hold in the [SCAN] key for two seconds. This stores the frequency range into the designated Search Band Memory.

You can check the frequency ranges of the Search Band Memories quickly, to see if you want to re-program other ranges. To do this:

1. From the VFO mode, press the [SCAN] key while holding in the [FUNC] key to activate the "Set" (Menu) mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #12 [SCHMEM].

3. Rotate the DIAL knob while pressing the [FUNC] key to review the programming of the Search Band Memories. The Search Band Number (0 ~ 7) will appear at the left side of the display, while the current frequency range for that Search Band Memory will appear at the right side of the display.

4. Press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.

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CHANGING THE CHANNEL STEPS

This radio's synthesizer provides the option of utilizing channel steps of 5/6.25/9/10/12.5/ 15/20/25/30/50/100 kHz per step, as well as an automatic step selection based on the current listening frequency ("AUTO"). Additionally, the digit of the frequency to be changed during "Fast" tuning may be selected, so as to allow rapid frequency excursions at the rate you prefer.

To change the channel steps:

1. Press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to activate the "Set" (Menu)

mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #00 [STEP].

3. Rotate the DIAL knob while pressing the [FUNC] key to se-

lect the desired frequency step size for normal tuning via the DIAL knob.

4. If you want to change the frequency digit which changes dur-

ing "Fast" tuning, rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #01 [F STEP]; press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL knob to select the changed during fast tuning.

5. Press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit

to normal operation.

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PRESET MODE

Operation of the VR-120D can be greatly simplified by utilizing the "PRESET" mode. The PRESET mode provides twelve "starting point" frequencies (one frequency in each of twelve popular listening bands), from which you may then begin manual tuning.

To operate in the PRESET mode:

1. Press the [BNDs] key for 2 seconds to change the VR-120D operating mode to PRESET.

2. Press the [BNDs] key to toggle through the following PreProgrammed Frequencies.

Channel Number

0 0.520MHz (AM)

1 1.800MHz (AM) 2 3.600MHz (AM) 3 7.000MHz (AM) 4 10.500MHz (AM) 5 21.000MHz (AM) 6 50.500MHz (FM) 7 88.000MHz (WFM) 8 144.000MHz (FM) 9 430.000MHz (FM)

10 1240.000MHz (FM)

11 Weather Channels (WX-01 ~ WX-10)

Recalls Memory Group "0" (Memory Channels 800 - 831) Rotate the DIAL knob to select one of the frequencies for the stations in Memory Group 0.

Press the [MODE] key to view the actual frequency. The Memory Group can be changed using Set mode #10, allowing you access to other groups of Shortwave Broadcast stations.

Pre-Programmed Frequency

Channel Number

3. Once you have chosen a PRESET band segment, you can move off of the Pre-Pro-

grammed Frequency by rotating the DIAL knob. If a particular frequency is of interest to you for later use, you should store it into a Memory channel, as the Preset frequency bank resets to its original (default) value if you change banks or exit the Preset mode.

4. Press the [BNDs] key for 2 seconds to disable the PRESET mode and return to

normal operation.

Note: When using the PRESET mode, it isn't possible to utilize the following operations.

• Set Mode 13 ~ Set Mode 25

• Memory Operation

• Search Band Memory

• Memory Scan

• Channel Counter

• Dual Watch

• Priority Monitoring

• Smart Search

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Basic Operation

RECEIVING SHORT-WAVE BROADCAST STATIONS

A special bank of prominent Short-wave Broadcast stations has been pre-programmed at the factory, for quick tuning. Each station selection will have been programmed with four of its most-often used frequencies, representing both night-time frequencies (generally below 10 MHz) and day-time frequencies (generally above 10 MHz).

Of course, you are not "required" to listen just to these stations; many other stations will be found in the frequencies adjacent to those stored in the special Short-wave Broadcast Memory Bank. However, the pre-programmed stations will provide a "quick start" to your Short-wave listening enjoyment!

The frequencies of a number of broadcasting stations have been stored in the memory banks beginning with "8" and "9" (Memory Channels 800 ~ 963).

To utilize the pre-programmed Short-wave Broadcast Memory Channels (Memory Banks):

1. Press the [V/M] key to enter the Memory mode. The memory channel number will

appear in the top left-hand corner of the display, indicating that you are now operating in the Memory Recall mode. If no other memories have been programmed by you, the "VOA" broadcast station frequency bank, the first channel of which is stored on memory channel 800, is displayed in the display.

Note: The actual operating frequency can be seen by pressing the [MODE] key. If

you press it once more, the broadcast station name will again be displayed on the LCD.

2. A Rotate the DIAL knob to select from the various Shortwave Broadcast stations.

Because there are several frequencies available for each station, the broadcast station names will not change upon each click of the DIAL knob.

3. To return to the VFO mode from the Memory mode, just press the [V/M] key. Because the shortwave broadcast stations schedule their transmissions to different areas of

the world at different times of day, not all frequencies in the list will yield successful listening. Generally, frequencies below 10 MHz are better at night, while frequencies above 10 MHz are better during the day. Consult the broadcast station's schedule for current information; this may be found in a shortwave listener's magazine, or on the broadcast station's Web site.

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Basic Operation

You can change the frequencies of stations in the above frequency list, if the station's schedule and/or channel frequency should change. Here is the procedure:

1. Tune the radio to the new frequency of the Broadcast Station.

2. Press the [V/M] key to enter the Memory mode.

3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the memory channel on which you wish to store the

change.

4. Press the [FUNC] key, then press [V/M] key. "WRITE" will appear on the display, to confirm the updating of the memory channel re-

flecting the new frequency.

Note: If you perform a complete system reset of the radio's microprocessor, the frequency

list will revert to the original factory-programmed configuration, as shown below.

Short-wave Broadcast Station List

Display

VOA

CANADA

PORTUG

SPAIN

BBC

FRANCE

Memory

Frequency

Channel

(MHz)

800 6.030 801 6.160 843 7.175 911 9.985 943 9.595 802 9.760 844 9.515 912 13.800 944 11.620 803 11.930 845 17.710 913 15.735 945 15.020 805 5.995 806 7.235 849 9.925 917 9.590 949 5.250 807 9.735 850 11.780 918 9.985 950 9.855 808 11.705 851 13.740 919 13.800 951 11.685 816 9.780 817 11.960 854 6.020 922 9.490 953 7.275 818 15.555 855 9.895 923 13.625 954 9.570 819 21.655 856 11.655 924 17.505 955 13.670 821 7.270 822 9.520 - - 927 9.630 957 7.200 823 11.920 - - 928 11.755 958 9.750 824 15.585 - - 929 9.795 959 11.850 832 6.195 833 9.410 901 6.075 933 5.920 961 9.580 834 12.095 902 9.545 934 7.205 962 9.660 835 15.310 903 9.735 935 12.030 963 12.080 837 6.045 838 9.790 906 6.165 938 11.585 - 839 11.670 907 9.885 939 15.615 - 840 15.525 908 15.220 940 17.545 - -

Display

ITALY

BELGIU

NEDERL

LUXEMB

WELLE

SWISS

Memory

Frequency

Channel

(MHz)

842 6.060

848 5.985

853 5.955

858 6.090

900 3.955

905 3.985

Display

DENMAR

NORWAY

SWEDEN

FINLAN

RUSSIA

ISRAEL

Memory

Frequency

Channel

(MHz)

910 9.590

916 7.485

921 6.065

926 6.120

932 5.940

937 9.435

Display

INDIA

CHINA

KOREA

JAPAN

AUSTRA

Memory

Frequency

Channel

(MHz)

942 6.045

948 7.190

952 5.975

956 6.155

960 5.995

- -

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Memory Mode

The VR-120D provides 640 "standard" memory channels, numbered "000" through "963" Memory channels may be used to store frequencies of particular interest, for convenient recall without the need to scan through an entire operating band.

These memories are partitioned into ten Memory Banks, each holding up to 64 memory channels. The Memory Bank number is the first digit of the Memory Channel number, so Memory Channel 005 is in Memory bank "0", while Memory Channel 425 is in Memory Bank "4."

Note: Do not operate in the Memory Mode while Menu #13's setting is "SKIP." The

"SKIP" memory bank is limited to 64 channels (total).

MEMORY STORAGE

Two forms of memory storage are available on the VR-120D:

1. "Simple" memory storage automatically memorizes the desired frequency into the nextavailable unused memory channel register (without regard to any particular memory channel number).

2. "Designated" memory storage allows you to assign the frequency data to any desired memory channel number.

Simple Storage

1. While operating in the VFO mode, select the desired frequency and reception mode (AM, FM, W-FM) for the station to be memorized.

2. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key, then press the [V/M] key momentarily. The microprocessor will automatically select the next-available "open" memory channel (a memory register on which no data has been stored). On the left upper side of the display, a three-digit number will appear, indicating the channel number which will be used for channel data storage. On the right side, "MW NAM" will appear ("MW" stands for "Memory Write").

3. If you wish to append an alpha-numeric label (name) to the channel, press and hold in the [FUNC] key, then press the [SCAN] key. Now skip to step (3.) of the Labeling Memories section below, and perform steps (3.) through (6.).

4. Now, press the [V/M] key once more while still holding in the [FUNC] key. This stores the frequency into the memory. "WRITE" will appear of the display, to confirm that the frequency data was successfully stored.

Memory Channel “425”

Memory Bank “4”

“open” Memory Channel

Note: You must press the [ V/M] key per this step whether or not you are appending an

alpha-numeric label to a memory.

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Memory Mode

Designated Memory Storage

If you wish to store the frequency into a particular memory channel number, use the "Designated Memory" storage procedure:

Example: Store 162.450 MHz into Memory Channel 010, and append the label

"NOA450" to the channel data:

1. While operating in the VFO mode, rotate the DIAL knob to select 162.450 MHz.

2. Press and hold the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, then press the [V/M] key. A chan-

nel will appear at the left upper side of the display, and "MW NAM" will appear.

3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select memory # 010.

4. Press the [FUNC] key, then press [SCAN]. You may now release the [FUNC] key.

5. You will observe a space blinking on the LCD; this indicates that you are in the alphanumeric label entry mode.

6. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the "N" character.

7. Now press the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL one click clockwise to move on to the next digit. Release the [FUNC] key.

8. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the "O" character.

9. Now press the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL one click clockwise to move on to the next digit. Release the [FUNC] key.

10. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the "A" character.

11. Now press the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL one click clockwise to move on to the next digit. Release the [FUNC] key.

12. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the "4" character.

13. Now press the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL one click clockwise to move on to the next digit. Release the [FUNC] key.

14. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the "5" character.

15. Now press the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL one click clockwise to move on to the next digit. Release the [FUNC] key.

16. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the "0" character.

17. Press the [V/M] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to save the alpha-numeric information.

18. Now, press the [V/M] key once more while still holding in the [FUNC] key. This stores the frequency into the memory. "WRITE" will appear of the display, to confirm that the frequency data was successfully stored.

You still are operating in the VFO mode, and you may store other channel frequencies into other memory channel registers in the same manner. To recall these memories, proceed to the next section.

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Memory Mode

MEMORY RECALL

Recall of memorized channels is very simple:

1. Press the [V/M] key to enter the Memory mode. The memory

number will appear in the top left-hand corner of the display, indicating that you are now operating in the Memory Recall mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired memory channel.

3. Rotate the DIAL knob, while pressing the [FUNC] key, to recall the first memory

channel of each memory bank.

4. To return to the VFO mode from the Memory mode, just press the [V/M] key.

LABELING MEMORIES

You may wish to append an alpha-numeric "Tag" (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channel frequency's significance (such as a Broadcast Station name, etc.). Alpha-numeric labels may be appended at the time of storage of the frequency data, or at a later time. In either case, the storage process is basically identical.

An example of alpha-numeric label programming was presented earlier in detailed form. The section to follow will summarize the process.

To label a previously-stored memory channel:

1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to append a label.

2. Press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to

enable programming of the name tag. You will notice the first entry's place blink.

3. Rotate the DIAL to select the first digit of the desired label.

space Þ A ・・・ZÞ 0 ・・・9 Þ * Þ + Þ − Þ / Þ < Þ > Þ  Þ space Þ A ・・・Z・・・

4. Rotate the DIAL knob clockwise while pressing the [FUNC] key to move the next character. Now release the [FUNC] key.

5. Repeat steps (3.) to (4.) to program the remaining letters or numbers of the desired label. A total of six characters may be used in the creation of a label.

6. When you have completed the creation of the label, press the [V/M] key, while pressing the [FUNC] key, to save the label.

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Memory Mode

MEMORY CHANNEL SCAN

While using the Memory mode, press the [SCAN] key to initiate Memory Channel Scanning. As with VFO Search, the scanner will halt on any signal encountered that is strong enough to open the squelch; it will then resume scanning according to the setting of the "RESUME" mode, described previously. Press the [V/M] key to halt the scan manually.

Preferential Memory Scan (PMS)

This radio also allows you to set up a "Preferential Scan List" of channels which you can "flag" within the memory system. These channels are designated by a "PS" icon when you have selected them, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List.

Here is the procedure for setting up the Preferential Scan List:

1. Press the [V/M] key to enter the Memory mode, if you are not using memories already.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the channel which you wish to add to the Preferential

Scan List.

3. Press the [SCAN] key for 2 seconds. The "PS" icon will ap-

pear at the top left corner of the display, indicating that the channel is now in the Preferential Scan List.

To remove a channel from the Preferential Scan List, repeat the above procedure: rotate the DIAL knob to select the channel which you wish to delete from the Preferential Scan List, then press the [SCAN] key for 2 seconds (the "PS" icon will disappear).

To initiate Preferential Memory Scan:

1. Press the [SCAN] key to begin Memory Channel Scanning.

2. Once you have engaged Memory Channel Scanning, press

the [SCAN] key for 2 seconds to initiate Preferential Memory Scanning (the "P.S" icon will appear). Only the channels which have a "P.S" icon appended to the channel number will now be scanned.

3. To return to normal Memory Channel Scanning, just press the [SCAN] key for 2

seconds (the scanner will again scan all memory channels).

4. Press the [V/M] key to cancel Preferential Memory Scanning.

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Memory Mode

Memory Bank Scanning

This feature allows you to scan one or more Memory Banks during Memory Channel Scanning, while ignoring other banks. For example, you may wish to load broadcast stations into certain Memory Banks for convenient recall, but ignore them during scanning (as they are always active, the scanner will halt on every such station).

To set up scanning of certain Memory Banks:

1. If you are in the Memory mode, change to the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M] key.

2. Press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to activate the "Set" (Menu) mode.

3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #14 [SCAN].

4. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL knob to select "BANK" as the Memory Bank mode.

5. Now rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #15 [B LINK].

6. Rotate the DIAL knob while pressing the [FUNC] key to select the Memory Bank which you wish to include while scanning. Now release the [FUNC] key.

7. Rotate the DIAL knob a few clicks; you will observe an (".") icon toggling on and off below the Memory Bank number. The "." indicates that the Memory Bank is now in the Preferential Bank Scanning List.

Memory Bank Number

Now again press and hold in the [FUNC] key, and rotate the DIAL knob to select other Memory Banks to be included in (or excluded from) the Preferential Bank Scanning List. Release the [FUNC] key, and rotate the DIAL knob to apply or remove the "." from the selected Memory Bank. Press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key when all Bank selections have been made.

8. Again press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to exit the Menu mode and return to normal operation. Press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to exit the Menu mode and return to normal operation.

9. Press the [V/M] key to enter the Memory mode.

10. Press the [SCAN] key to initiate Memory Bank Scanning. Only the channels in the Memory Bank which have an "." below the Memory Bank number will be scanned.

11. To return to normal Memory Channel Scanning, first press the [V/M] key to return to the VFO mode, then re-enter the "Set" (Menu) mode by pressing the [SCAN] key while holding in the [FUNC] key. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #14, and set Menu #14 to "ALL" by pressing the [FUNC] key and rotating the DIAL knob one click .

12. Press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to exit the Menu mode.

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Memory Mode

DELETING MEMORY CHANNELS

You may wish to delete a certain Memory Channel's data, when you no longer have a reason to recall that channel.

To delete a channel's data:

1. Recall the Memory Channel to be deleted.

2. Press the [V/M] key while pressing the [FUNC] key. You

will observe "CLEAR" on the display.

3. Press the [V/M] key again, while pressing the [FUNC] key,

to delete the Memory Channel.

Important Note: Deleted Memory Channel data cannot be restored.

CLEARING OF A MEMORY BANK

This feature allows you to clear (discard) the data from all memory channels in a desired memory bank at the same time.

1. Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M] key.

2. Press the [SCAN] key, while pressing the [FUNC] key, to activate the "Set" (Menu)

mode.

3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #16 [BANKCL].

4. Rotate the DIAL knob one click clockwise while pressing the [FUNC] key to select

the desired Memory Bank.

5. The display will now indicate "CLEAR" for about four seconds. Thereafter, clearing of the prescribed Memory Bank will be complete.

6. Press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.

Important Note: A cleared Memory Bank can not have its channels' data restored. All

data for that bank will have to be re-entered.

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One-Touch Memory

When you activate the OTM feature, you can recall up to four favorite frequencies directly via the [BNDs], [V/M], [SCAN] and [MODE] keys. Memory channels "060," "061," "062," and "063" are assigned as "shortcuts" to the aforementioned panel keys, and data for these channels should be stored as described previously. Therefore, the [BNDs], [V/ M], [SCAN] and [MODE] keys become shortcut keys which recall memory channels "060," "061," "062," and "063" for quick access to those channels.

Memory channel

060

Memory channel

061

Memory channel

063

062

1. Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M] key.

2. Press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to activate the "Set" (Menu)

mode.

3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #24 [O T M].

4. Rotate the DIAL knob one click clockwise while pressing

the [FUNC] key to select "ON."

5. Press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key. One

touch memory now becomes operational.

Notes:

When using OTM, only the ATT key can be used among the operating feature

keys.

When using OTM, it isn't possible to operate using the DIAL.

To cancel OTM, return to step (2) above, and select "OFF" when you get to Menu #24.

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Channel Counter

The Channel Counter allows measuring of the frequency of a nearby transmitter, without knowing that frequency in advance. The frequency can be measured by bringing the VR- 120D close to the transceiver which is transmitting.

The VR-120D performs a high-speed search within a ±50 MHz range from the frequency displayed on the LCD. When the strongest signal in that range is identified, the VR-120D displays the frequency of that (strongest) signal, and writes it into the special "channel counter memory.

Note: This channel counter is designed to provide an indication of the operating fre-

quency of the incoming signal, one that is close enough to allow the user to tune precisely to the other station's frequency. This feature is not, however, designed to provide a precise determination of the other station's frequency.

1. Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M] key.

2. Bring VR-120D into close proximity to the transmitter to be measured.

3. Press the [MODE] key for 2 seconds.

While searching, a "count-down" display will appear (COUNT4 · · · COUNT1), and then the frequency of the nearby station will be displayed after the search ends.

When the channel counter is active, the antenna circuit is detached. Therefore, only stations in close proximity may have their frequencies measured using this feature.

When it isn't possible to determine the signal's frequency, "--NO--" will be displayed on the LCD, and the VR-120D will return to the VFO mode.

The search width of the Channel Counter can be changed via the Menu mode (item #20).

When the incoming signal level from the other station is extraordinarily high, you may need to increase the distance between the VR-120D and the other station, in order to get correct indication of the frequency.

4. Press the [V/M] key. The radio will exit from Channel Counter operation. The memory of the Channel Counter is deleted each time a new search takes place.

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Dual Watch

The Dual Watch feature allows you to monitor two frequencies, with the radio rapidly switching between the two channels, looking for activity. As with scanning operation, the VR-120D will halt when one of the channels becomes occupied by a signal strong enough to open the Squelch.

The Dual Watch system includes the option to use a bank of special memories which can store up to ten pairs of Dual Watch frequencies. These memories are pre-programmed at the factory, but can quickly be programmed by you for monitoring of your favorite frequencies on a priority basis.

To activate Dual Watch:

1. Press the [SCAN] key, while pressing the [FUNC] key, to activate the "Set" (Menu)

mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #18 [DW/PW].

3. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL knob to select "DW" as the Priority Monitoring mode.

4. Press the [SCAN] key, while pressing the [FUNC] key, to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

5. Press and hold in the [V/M] key for 2 seconds. The radio will begin Dual Watch operation.

6. Once you have initiated Dual Watch operation, press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL knob to the Dual Watch Memory as shown below. Dual Watch will cause the radio to switch back and forth (rapidly) between the Pre-Programmable Frequency pair selected (for example, if you rotate the DIAL knob to [A06], Dual Watch will switch every 0.5 second between 121.500 MHz and 146.940 MHz).

DualWatch

Memories

A00 b00

A01

b01

A02 b02

A03 b03

A04 b04

Pre-Programmed

Frequency Pair

0.7000AM 1.0000AM

2.1820AM 2.5000AM

6.1950AM 9.7400AM

11.8500AM

17.8250AM

21.6550AM

29.6000FM

DualWatch

Memories

A05 b05

A06 b06

A07 b07

A-b--

*: You can Customize the Pre-programmed Frequency Pair.

Pre-Programmed

FrequencyPair

52.5250FM 75.0000FM

121.5000AM

146.9400FM

156.8000FM

446.0000FM

121.5000AM

156.8000FM (Default)

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Dual Watch

7. Dual Watch will halt when the VR-120D receives a signal strong enough to break

through the Squelch threshold. The radio will then hold on that frequency according to the setting of the "RESUME" mode, described previously.

8. To stop Dual Watch manually, just rotate the DIAL knob one click. If you like, you can

then tune manually back and forth between the two Dual Watch memories by rotating the DIAL knob.

9. Press the [V/M] key to cancel Dual Watch operation and return to the previous operat-

ing mode (VFO or Memory).

You can change any or all of the Dual Watch pre-programmed frequency pairs in accordance with your operating preferences.

To program a Dual Watch Memory frequency pair:

1. Press the [SCAN] key, while pressing the [FUNC] key, to activate the "Set" (Menu)

mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #18 [DW/PW].

3. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL knob to select "DW" as the Priority Monitoring mode.

4. Press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

5. Select one of the frequencies you wish to utilize for Dual Watch, using the main DIAL.

6. Press and hold in the [V/M] key for 2 seconds while pressing the [FUNC] key. "DWA W" (Dual Watch Channel "A") will appear on the display.

7. Now select the second frequency you wish to utilize for Dual Watch.

8. Press and hold in the [V/M] key for 2 seconds while pressing the [FUNC] key. "DWB W" (Dual Watch Channel "B") will appear on the display.

9. Press and hold in the [V/M] key for 2 seconds to activate Dual Watch between the above frequency pair.

10. Press and hold in the [V/M] key for 2 seconds while pressing the [FUNC] key.

11. Now, store this frequency pair into one of the eight available Dual Watch Memory registers. Just press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL knob to the Dual Watch Memory register into which you want to store this frequency pair.

12. Press and hold in the [V/M] key for 2 seconds while pressing the [FUNC] key.

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Priority Monitoring

The "Priority" feature, which is somewhat similar to Dual Watch, allows you to monitor a VFO frequency while checking a "Priority Memory" channel every five seconds for activity. If the Priority Memory channel becomes active with a signal strong enough to open the Squelch, the radio will halt on that frequency and will hold there in accordance with the setting of the "RESUME" mode, described previously.

To set up Priority Monitoring:

1. Press the [SCAN] key, while pressing the [FUNC] key, to activate the "Set" (Menu)

mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #18 [DW/PW].

3. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key; while holding it in, rotate the DIAL knob to select "PW" as the Priority Monitoring mode.

4. Press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

5. Select the frequency you wish to be the "Priority" frequency, using the main DIAL.

6. Press and hold in the [V/M] key for 2 seconds, while holding in the [FUNC] key, to store the frequency into the Priority Memory Channel.

7. Select the desired "main monitoring" frequency on the VFO.

8. Press and hold in the [V/M] key for 2 seconds to activate Priority Channel monitoring. "P" and "DW" will appear in the display and "Priority" will be activated. If activity appears on the Priority Memory, the radio will hold on that frequency per the programming of the "RESUME" mode.

9. Press the [V/M] key to cancel Priority Monitoring operation.

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Smart Search

The Smart SearchTM feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to where activity is encountered by your radio. This feature is especially helpful when visiting a new city, where you may not know the frequencies of active stations. The VR-120D includes a special 21channel Smart SearchTM Memory Bank which is separate from the main memory system.

To set up Smart SearchTM operation:

1. Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M] key, if necessary.

2. Tune the radio to the frequency you wish to use as the lower frequency limit for the Smart SearchTM sweep.

3. Press and hold in the [SCAN] key for 2 seconds ("S-" will be shown in the top of the display; this means that Smart SearchTM is enabled), then rotate the DIAL knob one click clockwise to select the Smart SearchTM "SL" memory. If you have stored a frequency into the "SL" memory already, its frequency will be displayed.)

4. Press and hold in the [SCAN] key for 2 seconds while pressing the [FUNC] key. This stores the lower frequency limit into the Smart SearchTM "SL" memory ("LOW W" will appear on the display).

5. Now tune the radio to the frequency you wish to use as the starting frequency for the Smart SearchTM sweep. This frequency must be different from the upper and lower limits.

6. Press and hold in the [SCAN] key for 2 seconds ("S-" will be shown in the top of the display; this means that Smart SearchTM is enabled), then rotate the DIAL knob two clicks clockwise to select the Smart SearchTM "SS" memory. If you have stored a frequency into the "SS" memory already, its frequency will be displayed.

7. Press and hold in the [SCAN] key for 2 seconds while pressing the [FUNC] key. This stores the lower frequency limit into the Smart SearchTM "SS" memory ("ST W" will appear on the display).

8. Tune the radio to the frequency you wish to use as the upper frequency limit for the Smart SearchTM sweep.

9. Press and hold in the [SCAN] key for 2 seconds ("S-" will be shown in the top of the display; this means that Smart SearchTM is enabled), then rotate the DIAL knob three clicks clockwise to select the Smart SearchTM "SU" memory. If you have stored a frequency into the "SU" memory already, its frequency will be displayed.

10. Press and hold in the [SCAN] key for 2 seconds while pressing the [FUNC] key. This stores the upper frequency limit into the Smart SearchTM "SU" memory ("UP W" will appear on the display).

To initiate Smart Search operation:

1. Be sure that the SQL control is set such that the background noise is silenced.

2. Press and hold in the [SCAN] key for 2 seconds to enter the Smart SearchTM mode, then again press and hold in the [SCAN] key for 2 seconds. Smart SearchTM scanning will now begin. All channels where activity is present (up to 10 in each direction) will be loaded into the Smart SearchTM memories. Whether or not all 21 memories are filled, the Smart SearchTM scan will stop after one sweep in each direction.

3. Now you can turn the DIAL to select the Smart SearchTM memories.

4. To disable Smart SearchTM operation, press the [V/M] key.

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Reset Procedures

Occasionally, a static discharge or other anomaly will cause the microprocessor to go into erratic behavior. This can frequently be corrected by a "System Reset" whereby the microprocessor is cleared of all "soft" data. If you just want to clear the Menu and Function Mode settings to their factory defaults, without losing your frequency memories, use the "Function/Menu Reset" procedure.

SYSTEM RESET

(To reset the Function mode and Set (Menu) mode settings to their factory defaults)

1. Turn the radio off.

2. Press and hold in the [FUNC] and [MONI] keys while turning the radio on (press the [V/M] key at this time to cancel the Reset procedure).

3. Press the [V/M] key, while pressing the [FUNC] key, to reset the all settings to their factory defaults.

ALL RESET

(To clear all memories and other settings to factory defaults)

1. Turn the radio off.

2. Press and hold the [FUNC], [MONI] and [BNDs] keys while turning the radio on (press the [V/M] key at this time to cancel the Reset procedure).

3. Press the [V/M] key, while pressing the [FUNC] key, to reset the all settings to their factory defaults.

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Set Mode

The VR-120D "Set" mode is an easy-to-use Menu system, which allows customization of many VR-120D configuration parameters.

Use the following "generic" procedure to engage the "Set" (Menu) mode:

1. Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M] key.

You cannot access the Menu while in the Memory mode.

2. Press the [SCAN] key, while pressing the [FUNC] key, to activate the "Set" (Menu) mode.

The Menu Item number and a brief title for the Menu Item will appear on the display.

3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Menu Item you wish to work on.

4. Rotate the DIAL knob, while pressing the [FUNC] key, to change the value or condi-

tion for the selected Menu Item.

5. Press the [SCAN] key, while pressing the [FUNC] key, to save the new setting and

exit to normal operation.

Menu item Function Default

00 STEP

01 F STEP 02 LAMP 03 SAVE 04 OFFTIM 05 PAUSE 06 BEEP 07 VOLT 08 SM SEN The setting of S-meter sensitivity NORMAL 09 SM BUZ Enable/Disables the S-Meter Buzzer OFF 10 GROUP

11 SEARCH 12 SCHMEM

13 MEMORY 14 SCAN

15 B LINK 16 BANKCL 17 SKIPCL

18 DW/PW 19 S SCH 20 CH CNT

21 FLEX S 22 AM ANT Selection of the antenna used in the AM mode EXT 23 FM ANT Selection of the antenna used in the FM mode EXT 24 O T M

25 GAME

Channel Steps Selects the desired "Fast" Channel Steps Selects the LCD Lamp Mode Selects the Battery Save Interval ("sleep" ratio) Sets the "Sleep Timer" Time Sets the Delay time for scanning Enables/Disables the Keypad Beeper Checks Battery Voltage (1.9 ~ 3.5 V)

Selects the Preset Mode (# P12) Selects the VFO Scan Type Displays the "Search Band" Memory frequency pair

Selects Memory Channel operation mode between the "regular" memories (VFO) or "skipped" memory (SKIP).

Enables/Disables Memory Bank Scanning Sets up the Bank Link Feature

Clears (masks) all the Memory Channels in a particular Memory Bank.

Clears all Memory Channels in "Skip" Memory Dual Watch / Priority Monitoring Selects the Smart Search operating mode Channel Counter Search Width Enables/Disables the "flexible" frequency step feature

Activation of One touch Memory This VR-120D includes a simple "slot machine" game in

which three digits scroll in a random fashion.

AUTO 1 MHz AUTO

1 sec (1:4)

OFF

5 sec

GROUP0

VFO

ALL

SINGLE

50 MHz

OFF

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Set Mode

Set Item 00 [STEP]

Function: Channel Steps Available Values: AUTO / 5 / 6.25 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 kHz Default: AUTO

Set Item 01 [F STEP]

Function: Selects the desired "Fast" Channel Steps Available Values: 10 k / 100 k / 1M / 10 M / 100 MHz Default: 1 MHz

Set Item 02 [LAMP]

Function: Selects the LCD Lamp Mode Available Values: AUTO / ON /OFF

AUTO: Illuminates the LCD/Keypad lamp for 5 seconds when

any key is pressed.

ON: Pressing the LAMP key toggles LCD/Keypad lamp On/

Off.

OFF: Disables the LCD/Keypad lamp.

Default: AUTO

Set Item 03 [SAVE]

Function: Selects the Battery Save Interval ("sleep" ratio) Available Values: OFF / 1:4 (1 sec) / 1:12 (3 sec) / 1:20 (5 sec) / 1:28 (7 sec)

/ 1:36 (9 sec)

Default: 1:4 (1 sec) The VR-120D will be turned off for the interval programmed via this Menu item, then it will check the current frequency for 250 ms, looking for activity.

Set Item 04 [OFFTIM]

Function: Sets the "Sleep Timer" Time Available Values: OFF / 30 / 60 / 90 min. Default: OFF

Set Item 05 [PAUSE]

Function: Sets the Delay time for scanning Available Values: 1sec ~ 12sec Default: 5 sec

This Menu Item defines the length of time the scanner will hold on a frequency.

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Set Item 06 [BEEP]

Function: Enables/Disables the Keypad Beeper Available Values: ON/OFF Default: ON

Set Item 07 [VOLT]

Function: Checks Battery Voltage (1.9 ~ 3.5 V)

Set Item 08 [SM SEN]

Function: The setting of S-meter sensitivity Available Values: NORMAL / LOW (FM only)

NORMAL: Makes the sensitivity of the S meter "Normal." LOW: Lowers the sensitivity of the S meter. (FM only)

Default: NORMAL

Set Item 09 [SM BUZ]

Function: Enables/Disables the S-Meter Beeper; when the Beeper is engaged,

the moving S-meter is disabled.

Available Values: OFF/BUZZER Default: OFF

Set Item 10 [GROUP]

Function: Selects the Preset Mode's Memory Group for Preset Channel 12 Available Values: GROUP0 / GROUP1 / GROUP2 / GROUP3

/ GRPEX0 / GRPEX 1 / GRPEX2 / GRPEX3 / GRPEX4 / GRPEX5 / GRPEX6 / GRPEX7 GROUP0: Memory Channel 800 ~ 831 GROUP1: Memory Channel 832 ~ 863 GROUP2: Memory Channel 900 ~ 931 GROUP3: Memory Channel 932 ~ 963 GRPEX0: Memory Channel 800 ~ 815 GRPEX1: Memory Channel 816 ~ 831 GRPEX2: Memory Channel 832 ~ 847 GRPEX3: Memory Channel 848 ~ 863 GRPEX4: Memory Channel 900 ~ 915 GRPEX5: Memory Channel 916 ~ 931 GRPEX6: Memory Channel 932 ~ 947 GRPEX7: Memory Channel 948 ~ 963

Default: GROUP0

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Set Item 11 [SEARCH]

Function: Selects the VFO Scan Type Available Values: VFO/LIMIT

VFO: The VFO scanner scans frequencies between the 0.1 MHz and 1300

MHz.

LIMIT: The VFO scanner scans frequencies between the pre-programmed

frequency limits.

Default: VFO

Set Item 12 [SCHMEM]

Function: Displays the "Search Band" Memory frequency pair

1. Recall Set Item 12, then rotate the DIAL knob while pressing the [FUNC] key.

2. As you rotate the DIAL knob, the nine numbered "Search Band Memory" numbers will be displayed, along with the frequencies contained in those memories.

3. Press the [SCAN] key while pressing the [FUNC] key to return to the Menu item selection mode.

Set Item 13 [MEMORY]

Function: Selects Memory Channel operation mode between the "regular"

memories (VFO) or "skipped" memory (SKIP).

Available Values: VFO / SKIP Default: VFO

Important Note: If not specifically working with the "Skipped" memories, this Menu Item

should be set to "VFO." The "regular" memories are not available for use in the "SKIP" mode.

Set Item 14 [SCAN]

Function: Enables / Disables Memory Bank Scanning Available Values: ALL / BANK

ALL: Enables Memory Bank (only) Scanning BANK: Disables Memory Bank Scanning

Default: ALL

Set Item 15 [B LINK]

Function: Sets up the Bank Link Feature

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Set Item 16 [BANKCL]

Function: Clears (masks) all the Memory Channels in a particular Memory Bank.

1. After selecting Set Item 16, rotate the DIAL knob while pressing the [FUNC] key to select the Memory Bank number. The display will indicate "CLEAR" as a request for command confirmation.

2. Press the [SCAN] key, while pressing the [FUNC] key, to return to the Menu item selection mode.

Set Item 17 [SKIPCL]

Function: Clears all Memory Channels in "Skip" Memory

1. After selecting Set Item 17, rotate the DIAL knob one click clockwise while pressing the [FUNC] key to Skip Memory. The display will indicate "CLEAR" as a request for command confirmation.

2. Press the [V/M] key while pressing the [FUNC] key again; this action will clear all the "Skip" Memories.

Set Item 18 [DW/PW]

Function: Dual Watch / Priority Monitoring Available Values: DW / PW

DW: The Dual Watch feature allows you to monitor two fre-

quencies.

PW: The "Priority" feature, which is somewhat similar to

Dual Watch, allows you to monitor a VFO frequency while checking a "Priority Memory" channel every five seconds for activity.

Default: DW

Set Item 19 [S SCH]

Function: Selects the Smart SearchTM operating mode Available Values: SINGLE/CONTINUE

SINGLE: The VR-120D sweeps once in each direction starting

on the current frequency. All channels where activity is present are loaded into the Smart SearchTM memories. Whether or not all memories are filled, the search stops after one sweep in each direction.

CONTINUE: The VR-120D makes a sweep in each direction as with

the "SINGLE" mode, but if all channels not filled after the first sweep, the VR-120D continues sweeping until they are all filled.

Default: SINGLE

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Set Mode

Set Item 20 [CH CNT]

Function: Channel Counter Search Width Available Values: ± 5 / ± 10 / ± 50 / ± 100 MHz Default: ± 50 MHz

Set Item 21 [FLEX S]

Function: Enables/Disables the "flexible" frequency step feature Available Values: ON/OFF

OFF: When you change the receive mode, the channel steps

remain the same.

ON: When you change the receive mode, the VFO frequency

will increment according to the current receive mode.

Default: ON

Set Item 22 [AM ANT]

Function: Selection of the antenna used in the AM mode Available Values: EXT/BAR

EXT: Selects the rubber flex Antenna BAR: Selects the internal Bar Antenna. The Bar antenna is directional; rotate the VR-120D for best reception.

Default: EXT

Set Item 23 [FM ANT]

Function: Selection of the antenna used in the FM mode Available Values: EXT /EARPHO

EXT: Selects the rubber flex Antenna EARPHO: Selects the Earphone Antenna. When receiving a weak

signal, reception may be noisy.

Default: EXT

Set Item 24 [O T M]

Function: Activation of One touch Memory Available Values: OFF /ON

OFF: One Touch Memory is disabled. ON: The [BNDs], [V/M], [SCAN] and [MODE] function

as One-Touch Memory Recall keys.

Default: OFF

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Set Item 25 [GAME]

Function: This VR-120D includes a simple "slot machine" game in which three

digits scroll in a random fashion. You manually stop each digit in sequence, with the object being to get all three numbers to match.

1. After selecting Set Item 25, rotate the DIAL knob one click clockwise while pressing the [FUNC] key to engage the game mode. The display will indicate "READY" as a request for command confirmation.

2. Press the [BNDs] key to start the slot machine game. Three digits will scroll in in random fashion on the display.

3. Press the [V/M] key to stop the left digit.

4. Next, press the [SCAN] key to stop the center digit.

5. Finally, press the [MODE] key to stop the right digit.

6. If all three digits match, digits (such as 777, 555, 333, etc.) you win! Regrettably, no cash prizes are available in this mode!

7. If you wish to play again, press the [BNDs] key.

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Cloning

The VR-120D includes a convenient "Clone" feature, which allows the memory and configuration data from one radio to be transferred to another VR-120D. Here is the procedure for Cloning one radio's data to another:

1. Turn both radios off.

2. Connect the optional CT-35 cloning cable between the SP jacks of the two radios.

3. Press and hold in the [FUNC] and [BADs] keys while turning the radio on. Do this

for both radios (the order of the switch-on does not matter).

4. On the Destination radio, press the [SCAN] key.

5. Now, on the Source radio, press the [MODE] key.

If there is a problem during the cloning process, "ERROR" or "WAR" will be displayed. Check your cable connections and battery voltage, and try again.

6. If the data transfer is successful, "PASS" will appear on the displays of both radios. Press any key to exit to normal operation.

7. Turn both radios off and disconnect the CT-35.

Source radio Destination radio

It doesn't connect

3.5 mm 3-contact Plug

SP jack

CT-35 cloning cable

It connects

CT-35 cloning cable schematic

3.5 mm 3-contact Plug

SP jack

It doesn't connect

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“AUTO” Mode Preset Operating Parameters

FrequencyRange(MHz) MODE STEP(kHz) FrequencyRange(MHz) MODE STEP(kHz)

0.1000 ~ 0.2850 FM 5 162.9000 ~ 174.0000 FM 12.5

0.2850 ~ 0.5200 AM 5 174.0000 ~ 216.0000 WFM 50

0.5200 ~ 1.7100 AM 10 216.0000 ~ 225.0000 FM 5

1.7100 ~ 50.5000 FM 5 225.0000 ~ 262.0000 AM 100

50.5000 ~ 54.0000 FM 5 262.0000 ~ 270.0000 FM 12.5

54.0000 ~ 108.0000 WFM 50 270.0000 ~ 271.0000 AM 100

108.0000 ~ 142.0000 AM 25 271.0000 ~ 275.0000 FM 12.5

142.0000 ~ 144.0000 FM 12.5 275.0000 ~ 336.0000 AM 100

144.0000 ~ 148.0000 FM 5 336.0000 ~ 420.0000 FM 12.5

148.0000 ~ 156.0000 FM 12.5 420.0000 ~ 450.0000 FM 25

156.0000 ~ 157.4500 FM 25 450.0000 ~ 470.0000 FM 12.5

157.4500 ~ 160.6000 FM 12.5 470.0000 ~ 770.0000 WFM 50

160.6000 ~ 160.9750 FM 25 770.0000 ~ 1240.0000 FM 25

160.975 ~ 161.50000 FM 12.5 1240.0000 ~ 1300.0000 FM 25

161.5000 ~ 162.9000 FM 25 - - -

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Specifications

Frequency Range: 100 kHz ~ 1299.995 MHz (Cellular Blocked) Receiving Mode: AM/FM/WFM

Circuit Type: Triple Super-heterodyne Memory Channels: 640 Channels Memory Bank: 10 Banks (@ 64 Channels) Antenna Impedance: 50-ohm unbalanced, BNC receptacle Intermediate Frequencies: 248.45 MHz, 15 MHz, 450 kHz Sensitivity (Typical): 200kHz ~ 5 MHz: AM 3.5 dBµ (1.5 µV)

5 ~ 160 MHz: AM -4.4 dBµ (0.6 µV)

FM -10.4 dBµ (0.3 µV) WFM -1.0 dBµ (0.9 µV)

160 ~ 370 MHz: AM -4.4 dBµ (0.6 µV)

FM -10.4 dBµ (0.3 µV) WFM -4.4 dBµ (0.6 µV)

370 ~ 520 MHz: FM -10.4 dBµ (0.3 µV)

WFM 0 dBµ (1.0 µV)

520 ~ 1300 MHz: FM -3.0 dBµ (0.7 µV)

WFM 9.5 dBµ (3.0 µV)

Selectivity: WFM: 200 kHz/-6 dB

AM/FM: 16 kHz/-6 dB

Conducted Spurious Emission: Less than -54 dBm Supply Voltage: 2.2 ~ 3.5 V DC; Internal Battery (Nominal: 3.0 V DC)

5.5 ~ 10.0 V DC (EXT DC)

Current Consumption: Approx. 95 mA (Receive, AF Output 50 mW, 8-ohm)

Approx. 15 mA (Standby, Saver 1:4 on) Approx. 55 mA (Standby, Saver off)

Operating Temp.: -10 °C ~ +50 °C AF Output: Approx. 80 mW (8-ohm) Case Size: 85 x 59 x 26 mm (H x W x D) w/o knob Weight: Approx. 195 g w/battery & antenna

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by VERTEX STANDARD could void the user's authorization to operate this device.

2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation.

3. The scanning receiver in this equipment is incapable of tuning, or readily being altered, by the User to operate within the frequency bands allocated to the Domestic public Cellular Telecommunications Service in Part 22.

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference; and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesirable operation of this device.

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No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

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