OPERATING GUIDE VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS iF3400D series iF5400D series UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS iF4400D series iF6400D series INTRODUCTION 1 ACCESSORIES 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 BASIC OPERATION 4 ADVANCED OPERATION 5 SCAN OPERATION 6 MENU SCREEN 7 NXDN OPERATION 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION 9 ABOUT THE microSD CARD 10 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION 12 USER SETTINGS 13 OTHERS 14 OPTIONS INDEX
Previous view INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing this Icom product. This product is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. IMPORTANT FIRST, CAREFULLY READ PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS that are provided with the transceiver. SAVE THIS OPERATING GUIDE— This operating guide contains additional important operating instructions for the following transceivers.
Previous view Section 1 ACCESSORIES Supplied accessories.............................................................. 1-2 Attaching accessories............................................................. 1-3 DDFlexible antenna (Portable).............................................. 1-3 DDBattery pack (Portable).................................................... 1-3 DDBelt clip (Portable)........................................................... 1-4 DDConnector cover (Portable)........................
Previous view 1 ACCESSORIES Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied. NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver version.
Previous view 1 ACCESSORIES Attaching accessories DDFlexible antenna (Portable) Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: •• DO NOT carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna. ••D O NOT connect an antenna other than those listed in the INSTRUCTIONS. •• Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. DDBattery pack (Portable) CAUTION: DO NOT attach or detach the battery pack when the transceiver is wet or soiled.
Previous view 1 ACCESSORIES Accessory attachments (Continued) DDBelt clip (Portable) To attach: 1. Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is attached. 2. Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. Belt clip To detach: Lift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w). w BE CAREFUL! Don’t break your fingernail.
Previous view 1 ACCESSORIES Accessory attachments (Continued) DDConnector cover (Portable) To attach: 1. Attach the connector cover over the multiconnector. (q) 2. Tighten the screw. (w) Multiconnector CAUTION: DO NOT detach the connector cover when optional equipment is not in use. Otherwise the terminals of the multi-connector may be shorted by a metal object, or become rusty by water intrusion. This could damage the transceiver. w q Connector cover To detach: 1.
Previous view 1 ACCESSORIES Accessory attachments (Continued) DDMounting bracket (Mobile) Install the mounting bracket in a place where it can be firmly attached. L We recommend that you periodically check whether the screws are loose or not, especially after a long period of use. CAUTION: DO NOT use bolts other than the ones that are supplied with the mounting bracket. Bolt longer than 8 mm (0.31 in) may damage the transceiver’s internal units.
Previous view Section 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels (for the Portable type transceiver)... 2-2 DDAbout the transceiver types............................................. 2-2 DDAbout the Status indicator................................................ 2-2 DDAbout the Multi-connector................................................ 2-2 DDAbout the Software key functions.................................... 2-2 Function display (for the Portable type transceiver)................
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels (for the Portable type transceiver) DDAbout the transceiver types There are 3 types of transceivers in the IC-F3400D and IC-F4400D series. IC-F3400D, IC-F4400D: Non-display types IC-F3400DS, IC-F4400DS: Simple key types IC-F3400DT, IC-F4400DT: Ten-key types [Selector] Antenna Connector [Emer] [F1] [PTT] [OK] [VOL] Lever Switch Function Display Multiconnector [P1] [P2] [F3] [Back] USB Connector ••Lights red while transmitting.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display (for the Portable type transceiver) q w BELL ICON Displayed when a matching signal is received, depending on the presetting. e Icon Area SCAN ICON •• Displayed when a scan is paused. ••Blinks while scanning. SCAN TARGET CHANNEL ICON isplayed when the channel is selected as a scan D target channel. SCRAMBLER ICON NOTE: The screen capture is an example. The displayed position of each icon may differ, depending on the function being used.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display (for the Portable type transceiver) Icon Area Text Area Key Display Area NOTE: The screen capture is an example. The displayed position of each icon may differ, depending on the function being used. Icons (Continued) VIBRATION ICON Displayed when the Vibration function is ON. VOX ICON Displayed when the VOX function is ON. Bluetooth® ICON ••Displayed when Bluetooth® is activated. ••Lights Blue when a Bluetooth® device is connected.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels (for the Mobile type transceiver) zzLCD type Status indicator Function display [OK] [Emer] [VOL] [Up]/[Down] [Right]/[Left] Microphone connector Speaker [P1] [P2] [Back] Power key zzSegment type Status indicator Function display [Up] [Emer] [VOL] Microphone connector Speaker F1 F2 [F1] [F2] F3 [F3] Power key [Down] DDAbout the transceiver types DDAbout the Software key functions There are 2 types of transceivers in the IC
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Rear panel (for the Mobile type transceiver) q ANTENNA CONNECTOR e EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK w GPS ANTENNA CONNECTOR r IGNITION LEAD t USB CABLE u DC POWER CABLE y D-SUB 25-PIN CONNECTOR q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect to an antenna. y D-SUB 25-PIN CONNECTOR Connects to an external unit. NOTE: When connecting an external unit to this connector, be sure to firmly tighten the screws. w GPS ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the UX-241 GPS antenna.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display (for the Mobile type transceiver) zzLCD type w Icon Area q NOTE: The screen capture is an example. The displayed position of each icon may differ, depending on the function being used. DDIcon Area SCRAMBLER ICON Indicators q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR Displays the relative received signal strength. w CLOCK Displays the current time. In the Analog mode Displayed when the Voice Scrambler function is ON.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display (for the Mobile type transceiver) zzLCD type Icon Area NOTE: The screen capture is an example. The displayed position of each icon may differ, depending on the function being used. Text Area Key Display Area Icons (Continued) zzSegment type The number that is displayed on the segment type screen is called “Position.” The position number is selected by pushing [Up] or [Down]. Bluetooth® ICON ••Displayed when Bluetooth® is activated.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Status indicator The Status indicator indicates the status of various parameters of the transceiver as described below. (Reference: R=Red, G=Green, Y=Yellow, M=Magenta, W=White, B=Blue) • Programming: Blinks while reading or writing data. G • Programming Error: Blinks if cloning fails. R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G • Channel Error: Blinks when you select a blank channel, or an unlocked channel.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Status indicator (Continued) • Audible: Blinks while in the Audible mode. Y • Low Battery 1: Blinks slowly when you should charge the battery soon. • Low Battery 2: Blinks fast when you must charge the battery. • Power ON: Lights white, then blinks red, yellow, and green at transceiver startup. M M M M Y M W W W W W W W W • Success: Blinks slowly when your call was successful.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable keys, keypads, and Lever switch DDPortable type Dealers can assign the Software key functions to the following keys, keypads, and the Lever switch.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable keys, keypads, and switch (Continued) DDMobile type Dealers can assign the Software key functions to the following keys and keypads.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions DDFor keys and keypads Digital (NXDN) Category Assignable function Disable (p. 2-15) 5-Tone LTR MDC ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A ✓ ✓ N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A N/A ✓ ✓ N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A N/A Talk Around (p.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions DD For keys and keypads (Continued) Digital (NXDN) Category Signaling / Call Assignable function Call Alert (p.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions DD For keys and keypads (Continued) Category: Channel/Scan (Voting) CH Up, CH Down zzPush to select an operating channel. zz After pushing specific keys, push to select an option, setting, and so on. Disable Set to disable the key. NOTE: This key function is assignable to only [Ext. Emer]. Null No function. Priority A, Priority B Push to select the Priority A or Priority B channel. Menu Push to display the “Menu” screen.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions DD For keys and keypads Category: Channel/Scan (Voting) (Continued) Scan Add/Del (Tag) zz Push to add a channel to, or delete it from the current Scan list. Monitor zz Push to turn the CTCSS (DTCS), 2-Tone, or 5-Tone squelch mute ON or OFF. L Only during 2-Tone mode operation, push to open any squelch, or deactivate any mute functions.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions DD For keys and keypads (Continued) Category: Signaling/Call Call Emergency 1. Hold down during the Emer SW ON Timer period to enter the Emergency mode. 2. After the Reminder Timer period has passed, an Emergency call is automatically transmitted once, or repeatedly. In the Analog mode Push to make a call to the preset destination in the channel. NOTE: •• Set the related settings using the programming software.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions DD For keys and keypads Category: Functions Light Push to turn ON the backlight for about 5 seconds, even if the backlight setting is OFF. Category: Signaling/Call (Continued) Status Push to display the “Status List” screen. Then, push [Up] or [Down] to select a Status message. After selecting, push [PTT] to send the message to the currently selected station or group. Or, push [OK] to set.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions DD For keys and keypads Category: Functions (Continued) VOX Push to turn the VOX function ON or OFF. Category: GPS GPS ON/OFF Push to turn the GPS function ON or OFF. NOTE: To use the function, a headset* and a VOX converter cable are required (user supplied). NOTE: If the internal GPS receiver does not receive position data, no position data is displayed. Lone Worker Push to turn the Lone Worker function ON or OFF.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions DD For keys and keypads (Continued) Category: Audio Setting TX Noise Cancel Push to select the TX Noise Cancel level between 1 and 3 to suppress the microphone input noise to make the audio easy to hear. Category: Display Backlight Push to select the Backlight level. (For the Portable type transceivers) ••OFF: The backlight is continuously OFF. ••ON: Turns the backlight is continuously ON.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions (Continued) DDFor the Lever switch (For the Portable type transceiver) One of several functions can be assigned to the Lever switch. When the Lever switch is slid to the “ ” position, the assigned function is activated. When the Lever switch is slid to the “Ο” position, the assigned function is deactivated. NOTE: The function that is assigned to the Lever switch, cannot be assigned to any key.
Previous view 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Assignable Software key functions DD For the Lever switch (For the Portable type transceiver) (Continued) Null No function. Lone Worker Turns the Lone Worker function ON or OFF. L If no operation occurs during the specified period, the Lone Worker function automatically makes the transceiver enter the emergency mode. Backlight Turns the backlight ON or OFF, even if the Backlight setting is OFF.
Previous view Section 3 BASIC OPERATION Turning ON the transceiver..................................................... 3-2 DDAdjusting the audio level.................................................. 3-2 DD Entering the password..................................................... 3-2 Selecting a Zone..................................................................... 3-3 DDSelecting a Zone.............................................................. 3-3 Selecting a channel............................
Previous view 3 BASIC OPERATION Turning ON the transceiver [VOL] NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. See the INSTRUCTIONS for details. Portable: Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the transceiver. [Up], [Down], [Right], [Left] [OK] • The battery voltage or the opening text may be displayed, depending on the presetting. Mobile: Push the Power key to turn ON the transceiver.
Previous view 3 BASIC OPERATION Selecting a Zone DDSelecting a Zone Select a Zone type as shown: Conventional, Multi-site Conventional, LTR, Single-site Trunking, Multi-site Trunking or Voting
Previous view 3 BASIC OPERATION Selecting a channel DDSelecting an operating channel DDSelecting the Priority A or B channel zzRotate [Selector]. (Only the Portable type) zzPush [CH Up] or [CH Down]. ush [Prio-A] or [Prio-B] to select the Priority A or P Priority B channel.
Previous view 3 BASIC OPERATION Selecting a channel (Continued) DDRewriting the Priority A or B channel DDSelecting a Continuous tone channel 1. Select a channel to be set as the Priority A or B channel. (p. 3-4) 2. Hold down [Prio A (Rewrite)] or [Prio B (Rewrite)] for 1 second. 1. W hile in the Analog mode, push [C.Tone CH Select] to display the “C.Tone CH Select” screen. 2. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a Continuous tone channel, then push [OK].
Previous view 3 BASIC OPERATION Selecting a channel (Continued) DDSelecting a RAN channel Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD type 1. While in the Digital mode, push [Tone/RAN CH Select] to display the “RAN CH Select” screen. 2. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a RAN channel, then push [OK]. •• Sets the selected channel.
Previous view 3 BASIC OPERATION Call procedure When your system uses tone signaling (except CTCSS and DTCS), a call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission. The tone signaling employed may be a selective calling system, which enables you to call only specific stations, and prevents unwanted stations from contacting you. Selective calling Non-selective calling 1. Select a channel according to your system operator’s instructions. •• This may not be necessary, depending on the presetting.
Previous view 3 BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting DDTransmitting notes CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna. It may damage the transceiver. See pages 1-3 and 2-6 for accessory attachments. Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict transmission under the following conditions: • The channel is in the Inaudible mode (“ ”: Audible icon does not appear.) • The channel is busy.
Previous view 3 BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting (Continued) DDSending a call to a destination When a tone frequency (2-Tone) or code (5-Tone) is preset in the Call List, a user can select it as a destination.
Previous view 3 BASIC OPERATION Key Lock function You can use the Key Lock function to prevent accidental channel changes and unnecessary function access. L All assignable keys except the following are electronically locked: [Monitor], [Light], [Lock], [Call], [Emergency], and [Surveillance]. Also, [PTT] and [Power] are usable. Hold down for 1 second to turn the Key Lock function ON or OFF.
Previous view Section 4 ADVANCED OPERATION DTMF calls.............................................................................. 4-2 DDManual Dialing................................................................. 4-2 DDAutodial............................................................................ 4-2 DDStun function.................................................................... 4-2 Emergency call........................................................................
Previous view 4 ADVANCED OPERATION DTMF calls DDManual Dialing DDStun function A user can send DTMF codes. (Only for LTR operation) The Stun function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost, and the function deactivates the transceiver. When the transceiver receives a matching DTMF code, the stun function is activated and the transceiver operation is inhibited. In this case, entering the password or reprogramming is necessary to operate the transceiver again.
Previous view 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Emergency call DDTransmitting an Emergency call IMPORTANT: It is recommended that the dealer sets an Emergency channel in each zone, to provide a reliable Emergency call operation. When the transceiver enters the Emergency mode, a countdown starts. The transceiver counts down during the Reminder Timer set time. Before the Reminder Timer set time expires, the transceiver transmits an Emergency call once, or repeatedly*, on the specified Emergency channel.
Previous view 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Emergency call DD Transmitting an Emergency call (Continued) The transceiver enters the Emergency mode through the following functions: ••The Man Down function When the transceiver leans past the preset angle for the ON Timer preset time. L If a user raises the transceiver back from the preset angle towards the vertical position before the Reminder Timer set time expires, the Emergency mode is canceled.
Previous view 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Emergency call DD Transmitting an Emergency call (Continued) The transceiver enters the Emergency mode through the following functions: ••The Lone Worker function When no operation occurs for the ON Timer preset time. L If a user pushes any key before the Reminder Timer set time expires, the Emergency mode is canceled. With Stationary zz When no operation occurs for the ON Timer preset time.
Previous view 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Emergency call DD Transmitting an Emergency call (Continued) The transceiver enters the Emergency mode through the following functions: ••The Stationary Detection function When the transceiver is detected as being stationary (no motion) for the ON Timer preset time. L If a user moves the transceiver during the Reminder Timer set time, the Emergency mode is canceled. ••The Motion Detection function When the transceiver continuously moves for the ON Timer preset time.
Previous view 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Scrambler Radio Access Number (RAN) The Voice Scrambler function provides private communication between stations. RAN is a signaling system designed for digital radio communications. When a channel is set up with a RAN, the squelch will open only when a call containing a matching RAN is received. If a call containing a different RAN is made on the same channel a user is using, a user will not hear the call.
Previous view 4 ADVANCED OPERATION AquaQuake™ Water Draining function (for the Portable type transceiver) By vibrating the speaker, the AquaQuake Water Draining function clears water from the speaker grill to maintain clear audio. 1. Hold down [AquaQuake] to turn ON the AquaQuake water draining function. •• A low frequency vibration is generating to remove water from the speaker grill. •• Water in the speaker grill may muffle the sound coming from the speaker. 2.
Previous view Section 5 SCAN OPERATION Starting a Scan........................................................................ 5-2 Canceling a Scan.................................................................... 5-3 Selecting a Scan list................................................................ 5-4 Setting or clearing a Scan tag.................................................
Previous view 5 SCAN OPERATION Starting a Scan
Previous view 5 SCAN OPERATION Canceling a Scan While scanning, push [Scan Start/Stop] to stop a Scan. ••“ ” disappears. (Depending on the transceiver’s version.)
Previous view 5 SCAN OPERATION Selecting a Scan list
Previous view 5 SCAN OPERATION Setting or clearing a Scan tag You can set or clear a Scan tag to or from a channel in a Scan list. The Scan tag channel is a target channel during a Scan. Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD type In a selected Scan list: 1. Select a channel. (p. 3-4) 2. Hold down [Scan Add/Del (Tag)] for 1 second to display the “Scan tag” screen. 3. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a Scan list. 4.
Previous view 5 SCAN OPERATION Setting or clearing a Scan tag (Continued)
Previous view Section 6 MENU SCREEN Menu screen description......................................................... 6-2 DDUsing the Menu screen.................................................... 6-2 Menu items.............................................................................. 6-3 Channel/Scan.......................................................................... 6-8 Signaling/Call.......................................................................... 6-9 Trunking........................
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Menu screen description For only the Portable Ten-key type, Portable Simple key type, or Mobile LCD type transceivers, the user can open the “Menu” screen using the [Menu] key. In the “Menu” screen, the items are categorized. Depending on the presetting, the user can select various functions and set the transceiver settings in the “Menu” screen.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Menu items In the Menu screen, the items are categorized, as shown below. Channel/Scan C.Tone CH Select Sets the Continuous tone channel. Compander Turns the Compander function ON or OFF. Priority A CH Selects the Priority A channel. Prio A (Rewrite) Sets a current channel as the Priority A channel. Priority B CH Selects the Priority B channel. Prio B (Rewrite) Sets a current channel as the Priority B channel. RAN CH Select Sets the RAN channel.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Menu items (Continued) Signaling/Call Trunking Functions GPS Voice Rec Status Displays the “Status” screen. The preset Status messages are selectable. Write Message Enables the user to directly enter a message. Roaming Request Turns the Roaming Request function ON or OFF. Site Select Selects a site. Site Lock Turns the Site Lock function ON or OFF. Ext CH Sel Mode Turns the External Channel Select mode ON or OFF. Hook Scan Turns the On Hook Scan function ON or OFF.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Menu items (Continued) Audio Setting SD Card Bluetooth Mic Gain Sets the microphone sensitivity. RX Noise Cancel Selects whether or not to suppress the receive audio noise to make the audio easy to hear. TX Noise Cancel Selects whether or not to suppress the microphone input noise to make the audio easy to hear. Load Setting <- SD Loads the transceiver’s settings from a microSD card. SD Unmount Unmounts a microSD card. SD Format Formats the microSD card.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Menu items (Continued) Clock Vibration Sensor Display Clock Adjust Sets the date and time. Clock Auto Adjust Selects whether or not to automatically adjust the clock with data from the internal GPS receiver. Clock Display Displays the current time on the transceiver’s LCD. DST (Daylight Saving Timer) Selects whether or not to use Daylight Saving Time (DST) for the clock. Opening Vibration Selects whether or not to vibrate the transceiver when it is turned ON.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Menu items (Continued) Utility Information System Beep Lv (System Beep level) Sets the System Beep output level. Emer Beep Lv (Emergency beep Level) Sets the Beep output level when in the Emergency mode. Key-touch Beep Lv (Key-touch beep Level) Sets the Key-touch Beep output level. Side Tone Lv (Side Tone beep Level) Set the Side Tone Beep output level. Opening Beep Lv (Opening beep Level) Sets the Opening Beep output level.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Channel/Scan C.Tone CH Select Scan List Sets a Scan list to be scanned. (p. 5-4) In the Analog mode Sets the Continuous tone channel. (p. 3-5) Scan Start/Stop Starts or cancels a Scan. A Scan checks for signals on each channel and stops when a signal is received. Compander In the Analog mode Turns the Compander function ON or OFF. This function reduces noise components on the transmit audio for clear communication.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Signaling/Call Incoming Call List Select Selects a calling destination. After selecting, push [PTT] to transmit the voice call to the selected destination. (pp. 7-3, 7-4) In the Analog mode (MDC 1200 only) In the Digital mode Displays a log of the received Individual call, Call Alert call, Status message, and Message. (pp. 7-20, 8-22) Call Menu In the Analog mode (MDC 1200 only) Individual Select Displays the “Individual Select” screen.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Trunking Functions Roaming Request (For the Multi-site Trunk operation) Ext CH Sel Mode Turns the External Channel Select function ON or OFF. When this function is ON, Memory channels are selectable by only external input. In the Digital mode Turns the Roaming Request function ON or OFF. When this function is turned ON, the transceiver starts a Roaming Scan, regardless of the error rate. (p.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Functions (Continued) GPS Surveillance Turns the Surveillance function ON or OFF. When this function is ON, beeps are not heard and the backlight and the Status indicator do not light, even when a signal is received, or a key is pushed. GPS ON/OFF Turns the GPS function ON or OFF. When this function is ON, position data from the internal GPS receiver (Portable) or external GPS receiver (Mobile) is displayed in the “My Position“ screen.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Voice Rec Play Emer Call Call Recorder microSD card is required microSD card is required zzRec Start Push [OK] to start the audio recording. ••“ Do the following steps to play back the recorded Emergency audio on the microSD card. Select “Play Emer Call,” then push [OK] to display the folders on the microSD card. ” is displayed. LLInformatio LThese folders contain the audio files. •• While holding down [PTT], “ ” blinks, and the communication audio is recorded.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Audio Setting SD Card Mic Gain Sets the microphone sensitivity. ••Range: –8 (Minimum) ~ 5 (Maximum). Load Setting <- SD Loads the transceiver’s settings from the microSD card. RX Noise Cancel Selects whether or not to suppress the receive audio noise to make the audio easy to hear. ••OFF: Turns OFF the function. ••1, 2, or 3: Turns ON the function. 3 levels (1. 2, or 3) are selectable. SD Unmount Unmounts the microSD card.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Bluetooth P.Save (VS-3) Selects whether to operate in the Bluetooth® headset’s Battery Saving mode when the optional VS-3 Bluetooth® headset is connected. When the Power Save is activated, the user cannot use the VOX function. Bluetooth Turns the Bluetooth® function ON or OFF. ••OFF: Turns OFF the function. ••ON: Turns ON the function. Bluetooth Reset Initializes the Bluetooth® unit.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Clock Vibration Clock Adjust zzDate Sets the date (Year/Month/Day). (The day of the week is automatically set.) ••Range: Year 2000 ~ 2099, Month/Day 1-1 ~ 12-31 Opening Vibration (For the Portable types) Selects whether or not to vibrate the transceiver when it is turned ON. zzTime Sets the current time. (The time is displayed in the 24 hour format.) ••Range: 00:00:00 ~ 23:59:59 (in 1 second steps) ••OFF: Turns OFF the vibration.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Sensor Display Man down Angle (For the Portable types) Sets the Emergency mode detection angle for the Man Down function. If the transceiver leans past the set angle for the ON Timer time period, the transceiver enters the Emergency mode, and then a countdown starts. ••Options: 45, 60, or 75 degrees Backlight Sets the Key Backlight status. For the Portable types ••OFF: Turns the display backlight continuously OFF.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Utility System Beep Lv Sets the System Beep output level. The beep sounds when connecting to or blocked from the System. When a Linked option is selected, the beep level is adjustable with [VOL]. ••Range: 1 ~ 5, 1 (Linked) ~ 5 (Linked), or OFF Warning Beep Lv Sets the Warning Beep output level. The Warning Beep sounds when: ••the battery is exhausted. ••an empty channel is selected. ••the Encryption key fails. NOTE: The lockout timer and TOT beeps cannot be turned OFF.
Previous view 6 MENU SCREEN Information Battery Info Displays the battery voltage. Comment Displays the transceiver’s comment. The comment 1 is displayed on the first screen (Portable) or upper line (Mobile), and the comment 2 is on the second screen (Portable) or lower line (Mobile). Firmware Info Displays the transceiver’s firmware information. When an optional unit is installed, you can also check the unit information. Depending on the installed unit, only the name may be displayed.
Previous view Section 7 NXDN™ OPERATION NXDN™ system operation...................................................... 7-2 Transmitting a call................................................................... 7-3 DDTransmitting an Individual call.......................................... 7-3 DDTransmitting a Group call................................................. 7-4 DDTransmitting a Status message....................................... 7-5 DDTransmitting a Message......................................
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION NXDN™ system operation NXDN is a new “Common Air Interface” (CAI), the name for over-the-air methods by which transceivers and repeaters communicate. NXDN defines the nextgeneration digital transceiver. The NXDN system has two operating modes, Conventional and Trunking. In an NXDN Conventional system, you manually search for an empty channel.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types NXDN operation enables you to make a call to a specific station (Individual call) or to a particular group (Group call). Other digital mode transceivers on the channel will not receive a call that does not match their Individual or Group ID and/or RAN (Radio Access Number) code. Using [Call List Select]: 1.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting a Group call You can call a specified group.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting a Status message You can transmit a preset simple message. You cannot transmit a voice signal at the same time.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call DD Transmitting a Status message (Continued) Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types Using [Status]: 1. Push [Status] to display the “Status” screen. 2. P ush [Up] or [Down] to select a Status Message, then push [PTT] to transmit it. L “Success” is displayed after receiving an acknowledgement from the target station.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting a Message You can transmit a message of up to 100 characters.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DD Transmitting a Message (Continued) Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types Using [Message]: 1. Push [Message] to display the “Message” screen. 2. P ush [Up] or [Down] to select a Message, then push [PTT] to transmit it. L “Success” is displayed after receiving an acknowledgement from the target station.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call DDDirectly entering message You can directly enter a message, then send it to the target station or group.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting a Call Alert call A Call Alert call enables you to notify another user who may be away from the transceiver that you want to talk.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting a Remote Monitor call DDTransmitting a Radio Check Remote Monitor call enables you to send a signal that requires the target station to transmit the microphone audio. Radio Check call enables you to determine whether the target station is turned ON, within the communication range and on the channel, without requiring any action from the target station user.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting a Stun command DDTransmitting a Revive command
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting a Kill command DDTransmitting an Emergency call A Kill command enables you to send a signal that will disable the target station. An NXDN Emergency call can be transmitted in the same way as the 2-Tone, 5-Tone, or MDC 1200 signaling operation. See “Emergency call” for details. (pp.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting Position data When the GPS function is ON, and the internal GPS receiver receives Position data, the longitude and latitude data can be automatically transmitted: ••When a GPS request status message is received •• After sending a voice message L Set the ‘Send with Login’ and ‘Send with Logoff’ items to ‘Enable.’ •• After sending a status message LSet the ‘Send with Status Call’ item to ‘Enable.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Receiving a call DDReceiving an Individual call DDReceiving a Message 1. When an Individual call is received: 1. When a Message is received: ••Mute is released. ••The Status indicator lights green. •• The calling station name (or ID) is displayed while receiving the signal.* ••Beeps sound. •• The Message and the calling station or Group name (or ID) are displayed.* ••“ ” blinks.* •• “ ” may be displayed or blink, depending on the presetting.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Receiving a call (Continued) DDReceiving a Stun, Kill or Revive DDReceiving an Emergency call If a Stun or Kill command is received, the transceiver will display “SORRY”*1 and you cannot receive or transmit*2. 1. When an Emergency call is received: ••Beeps sound. •• “RX Emergency” and the calling station name (or ID) are displayed.*1 ••“ ” blinks.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Roaming function (For the Multi-site Trunking operation) DDRoaming Request function The Multi-site Trunking mode enables the transceiver to move to another site, according to the preset Site list*1, in order to find a site that has a higher quality signal, or provides better services. The Roaming function is automatically activated when the transceiver goes out of the range, and does not receive the downlink signal from the repeater in the currently registered site.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Site Lock function (For the Multi-site Trunking operation) You can lock the transceiver to the currently registered site. When this function is ON, the transceiver cancels resuming a Roaming scan, and stays on the current site, regardless of the error rate. Push [Site Lock] to turn the Site Lock function ON or OFF. ••“ ” is displayed when this function is turned ON.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Site Select function (For the Multi-site Trunking operation) You can manually select a site without a Roaming scan. 1. Push [Site Select] to display the “Site Select” screen. 2. P ush [Up] or [Down] to select a site from the preset Site list*. * Up to 48 valid Roaming areas are listed. 3. Push [OK] to set the selected site, and return to the standby screen. he transceiver tries to register to the selected 4. T site.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Displaying the Incoming list The transceiver saves a log of the received Individual calls, Call Alert calls, Status messages, and Messages in the memory, depending on the presetting. Up to 10 Message/Status or 5 Voice/Call Alert calls can be saved in the log, and the oldest call record is erased when an 11th (Message/Status) or 6th (Voice/Call Alert) call is received. However, once the transceiver is turned OFF, the all records are erased.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Displaying the Outgoing list The transceiver saves a log of the transmitted Individual calls and Call Alert calls in the memory, depending on the presetting. Up to 5 calls can be saved in the log, and the oldest call record is erased when an 6th call is received. However, once the transceiver is turned OFF, the all records are erased.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Deleting the Incoming list The receive call log can be deleted from the Incoming list.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Deleting the Outgoing list The transmit call log can be deleted from the Outgoing list.
Previous view 7 NXDN™ OPERATION Encryption function The encryption function enables voice scrambling, which provides private digital communication between stations. When a encrypted call is received, the squelch will open only when the call contains a matching Key ID*. If a call containing a different Key ID* is made on the same channel, the squelch will not open, and the user will not hear the call.
Previous view Section 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION MDC 1200 system operation................................................... 8-2 Transmitting a call................................................................... 8-3 DDTransmitting a PTT ID...................................................... 8-3 DDTransmitting an MDC Emergency call............................. 8-4 DD Transmitting an MDC Emergency Acknowledgement...... 8-4 DDTransmitting an MDC Selective Call (Sel Call)................
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION MDC 1200 system operation This function is usable in only the Analog mode. The MDC 1200 signaling system enhances your transceiver’s capabilities. You can receive or transmit PTT IDs, Emergency, Selective Call (SelCall), Call Alert, Radio Check, Stun, Revive, Status, and Message calls. Set one of the assignable software key functions for the MDC 1200 system operations. (pp.
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call DDTransmitting a PTT ID You can transmit a call with your station ID. When another station receives a PTT ID, your station ID is displayed. Push [PTT] to make a call. ••Beeps sound, depending on the presetting. •• Your station ID is transmitted when you push [PTT] (at the beginning of the transmission) or release [PTT] (at the end of transmission), depending on the presetting.
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting an MDC Emergency call An MDC Emergency call can be transmitted in the same way as the 2-Tone, 5-Tone, or NXDNTM signaling operation. See “Emergency call” for details. (pp. 4-3 ~ 4-6) The transceiver can also be set to keep the microphone open in the Emergency mode to monitor the situation, depending on the presetting.
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting an MDC Selective Call (Sel Call) An MDC Sel Call enables you to make a call to a specific station, or to a particular group. Other MDC 1200 system transceivers on the channel do not receive a Sel Call that does not include the matching station or group ID.
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting an MDC Call Alert call An MDC Call Alert call enables you to notify another user who may be away from the transceiver that you want to talk. It also enables a user who is away from their transceiver, that they have received a call from another user. 1. Push [Call Menu] to display the Call Menu screen. 2. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a station or group ID, then push [OK].
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DD Transmitting an MDC Call Alert call (Continued)
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting an MDC Radio Check call An MDC Radio Check call enables the user to determine whether the targeted station is turned ON, within the communication range and on the channel, without requiring any action from the targeted station user. 1. Push [Call Menu] to display the Call Menu screen. 2. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a station ID, then push [OK].
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DD Transmitting an MDC Radio Check call (Continued)
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting an MDC Stun call An MDC Stun call remotely disables the transceiver. 1. Push [Call Menu] to display the Call Menu screen. 2. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a station ID, then push [OK]. •• After receiving an acknowledgement, “Success” is displayed. •• When the transceiver does not receive an acknowledgement, “Failed” is displayed. 3. Push [Up] or [Down] to select “Stun.” 4.
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DD Transmitting an MDC Stun call (Continued)
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting an MDC Revive call An MDC Revive call revives a stunned transceiver to normal operation. 1. Push [Call Menu] to display the Call Menu screen. 2. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a station ID, then push [OK]. •• After receiving an acknowledgement, “Success” is displayed. •• When the transceiver does not receive an acknowledgement, “Failed” is displayed. 3.
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DD Transmitting an MDC Revive call (Continued)
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting an MDC Status call An MDC Status call enables you to send a preset Status message. There are 16 kinds of Status messages. In addition, the transceiver can send an MDC Status Poll call that make the targeted station to automatically transmit a Status call, depending on the presetting. 1. Push [Status] to display the Status list. 2. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a Status.
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DD Transmitting an MDC Status call (Continued)
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DDTransmitting an MDC Message call You can send a MDC Message call. There are 16 kinds of Messages. 1. Push [Message] to display the Message list. 2. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a Message. •• After receiving an acknowledgement, “Success” is displayed. 3. Hold down [PTT] to transmit an MDC Message call. •• When the transceiver does not receive an acknowledgement, “Failed” is displayed.
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call (Continued) DD Transmitting an MDC Message call (Continued)
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Receiving a call DDReceiving a PTTID DDReceiving an MDC Emergency call When a PTTID is received. When an MDC Emergency call is received: ••Beeps sound, depending on the presetting. •• Portable type transceivers may vibrate, depending on the presetting. ••The calling station's ID is displayed. ••Beeps sound. •• Portable type transceivers may vibrate, depending on the presetting. •• The calling station's ID and “Emergency” is displayed.
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Receiving a call (Continued) DDReceiving an MDC Selective Call (Sel Call) DDReceiving an MDC Call Alert call When an MDC Sel Call is received: When an MDC Call Alert call is received, ••“ ••The calling station's ID is displayed. ••Beeps sound. ••“ ” is displayed. ••Beeps sound. ••“ ” blinks. ” blinks. ••The calling station's ID is displayed. Hold down [PTT] and speak into the microphone. Hold down [PTT] and speak into the microphone.
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Receiving a call (Continued) DDReceiving an MDC Stun call or Revive call If an MDC Stun call is received that matches your station ID, the transceiver displays “SORRY” and you can not receive or transmit. To use the transceiver again, you need to: ••receive an MDC Revive call that matches your station ID. ••enter the password. ••setup again using the CS-F3400D.
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Receiving a call (Continued) DDReceiving an MDC Status call DDReceiving an MDC Message call When an MDC Status call is received. When an MDC Message call is received. ••Beeps sound. •• The calling station's ID and the Status are displayed once. ••Beeps sound. •• The calling station's ID and the Message are displayed. L To return to the Standby screen, push [PTT], or change the channel.
Previous view 8 MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION Incoming Call log function After receiving an MDC Sel Call, Call Alert call, or Emergency call, the call log may be displayed, depending on the presetting. Up to 5 calls can be memorized, and the oldest call is deleted when a 6th call is received. DDChecking the Incoming call log (Menu > Signaling/Call > Incoming) 1. Push [Menu] to display the Menu screen. 2. Push [Left] or [Right] to select “Signaling/Call,” then push [OK]. 3.
Previous view Section 9 ABOUT THE microSD CARD About the microSD card.......................................................... 9-2 Saving data onto the microSD card......................................... 9-2 Inserting or removing the microSD card.................................. 9-3 DDInserting........................................................................... 9-3 DDRemoving......................................................................... 9-3 Unmounting the microSD card................
Previous view 9 ABOUT THE microSD CARD About the microSD card Saving data onto the microSD card A user can save the following data onto the microSD card: •• Communication audio The transmitted and received audio. •• Data settings of the transceiver Memory channel contents saved in the optional programming software. •• Firmware files The firmware files to update the transceiver’s firmware. •• Voice audio of an Emergency The microSD or microSDHC card is not supplied by Icom. User supplied.
Previous view 9 ABOUT THE microSD CARD Inserting or removing the microSD card NOTE: Use the transceiver's built-in Format function to format all microSD cards to be used with the transceiver. Format, even preformatted cards for PCs or other uses. (p. 9-4) DDInserting DDRemoving zzPortable types Insert the card into the slot until it locks in place, until it makes a ‘click’ sound. zzPortable types Push in the microSD card until a click sounds. ••The card is unlocked, and you can pull it out.
Previous view 9 ABOUT THE microSD CARD Unmounting the microSD card Formatting the microSD card Before you remove a card when the transceiver is ON, be sure to first electrically unmount it, as shown below. Otherwise the data may be corrupted or deleted. Use the transceiver's built-in Format function to format all microSD cards to be used with the transceiver. This creates a special folder on the card that you need for operations like loading the data.
Previous view 9 ABOUT THE microSD CARD Loading the saved data files onto a microSD card You can load the Memory channels and transceiver’s settings from the card to a transceiver. This function is convenient when: •• Setting up from a PC •• Copying the data to another transceiver to operate with the same data. NOTE: When 2 or more data files are saved in the card, the latest file will be loaded. TIP: Backing up the current data is recommended before loading other data into the transceiver. (p.
Previous view 9 ABOUT THE microSD CARD Displaying the information of the microSD card You can display the microSD card capacity, remaining capacity, and the time remaining for voice recording.
Previous view 9 ABOUT THE microSD CARD Backing up the data saved on the microSD card onto a PC You can easily restore data with a backup file, even if the setting data in the microSD card is accidentally deleted. DDAbout the microSD card’s folder contents (Example: Selecting the setting data) When the PC reads the microSD card data, the screens shown below are displayed. The folder in the microSD card contains the following: 1. IC-F3400D_F5400D 2. Emergency Rec 3. yyyymmdd 5. Firmware 4.
Previous view 9 ABOUT THE microSD CARD Backing up the data saved on the microSD card onto a PC (Continued) DDMaking a backup file on your PC Windows 7 is used for these instructions. 1. Insert the microSD card into the SD card drive or a memory card reader* on your PC. *User supplied. 2. T he “AutoPlay” screen is displayed, as shown to the right. Click “Open folder to view files.” Click ••Displays the IC-F3400D_F5400D folder. 3. Right-click “Removable Disk,” and then click “Copy.
Previous view Section 10 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Recording a communication audio........................................ 10-2 DDRecording...................................................................... 10-2 Recording an Emergency audio............................................ 10-4 DDRecording...................................................................... 10-4 Playing back a recorded audio.............................................. 10-5 DDPlaying back a recorded communication audio.....
Previous view 10 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Recording a communication audio DDRecording This transceiver is equipped with a recorder not only for the receive audio, but also for transmit audio. This function is useful to make a communication record. The recorded audio is saved onto a microSD card. You can start recording by the key operation or the menu operation. 1. Push [Rec Call] to turn ON the Call Recorder function.
Previous view 10 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Recording a communication audio DD Recording (Continued)
Previous view 10 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Recording Emergency audio DDRecording The transceiver always records the audio in the Emergency mode when pushing [PTT], receiving the Emergency call, or with the Auto TX function. The recorded audio is saved onto a microSD card. 1. Enter the Emergency mode. (p. 4-3) NOTE: •• To record Emergency audio, a microSD card (user supplied) is required.
Previous view 10 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back a recorded audio DDPlaying back a recorded communication audio You can playback the recorded communication audio. 1. Push [Play Call].
Previous view 10 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back a recorded audio (Continued) DDPlaying back an Emergency audio You can playback the recorded Emergency audio. 1. Push [Play Emer].
Previous view 10 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back a recorded audio (Continued) DDPlayer screen Call type •• “ID”* is displayed for the Individual call in the Digital mode. •• “TLK”* is displayed for the Group call in the Digital mode. •• “Analog” is displayed in the Analog mode. * When the station or Group name is set in the Call List, the name is displayed. Start time The date and time the file recording was made.
Previous view 10 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Deleting a file
Previous view 10 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back the recorded file on a PC You can also playback the voice memory data on a PC. NOTE: •• The playback method may differ, depending on the application. Refer to the application’s instruction manual for details. •• If the file does not playback, even if you double click the file, download an appropriate application. (Example: Windows Media® Player) L Microsoft® Windows® 7 is used for the description below. 1.
Previous view Section 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Bluetooth® Wireless Technology operation ............................11-2 DDElectromagnetic Interference..........................................11-2 Turning ON the Bluetooth® function.......................................11-3 DDFor the Portable Ten-key and Simple key types and Mobile LCD types...........................................................11-3 DDFor the Portable Non-display types and Mobile Segment types..................................
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Bluetooth® Wireless Technology operation The communication range of Bluetooth® is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). You can connect to other Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled devices (Headset or Data) with the installed Bluetooth® unit. NOTE: The Bluetooth® communication range may vary, depending on the environment in which the device operates. Microwave ovens or a Wireless LAN may cause an interference.
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Turning ON the Bluetooth® function DDFor the Portable Ten-key and Simple key types and Mobile LCD types This section describes how to turn ON the Bluetooth® function using the Portable Ten-key and the Simple key types or Mobile LCD types. NOTE: For the Portable Non-display type and Mobile Segment types To turn ON the Bluetooth® function, see page 11-4. 1. Push [Bluetooth] to turn ON the Bluetooth® function.
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Turning ON the Bluetooth® function (Continued) DDFor the Portable Non-display types and Mobile Segment types This section describes how to turn ON the Bluetooth® function and start pairing using the Portable Nondisplay types or Mobile Segment types.
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Turning ON the Bluetooth® function DD For the Portable Non-display types and Mobile Segment types (Continued) Mobile: Step 1: Entering the Bluetooth® Set mode (Transceiver) 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. While holding down [F2] and [F3], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F2] and [F3] for about 3 seconds. Step 5: Pairing with a data device (Transceiver) 1. When a data device is found, the transceiver pairs with it.
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Pairing with a headset 5. P ush [Up] or [Down] to select “Headset,” then push [OK] to start searching. This section describes how to pair with a Bluetooth® headset using the Portable Ten-key and the Simple key types or Mobile LCD types. NOTE: For the Portable Non-display type and Mobile Segment type To pair with a headset, see page 11-4 for details. Step 1: Entering the Pairing mode (Headset) L See the headset’s instruction manual for details.
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Pairing with a headset (Continued) Step 4: Connecting to the headset (Transceiver) 1. Push [Up] or [Down] to select the headset to connect, then push [OK]. ••Connects to the headset. 2. A fter the transceiver and the headset connection has succeeded, “✔” is displayed beside the headset icon. 3. Hold down [Back] for 1 second to return to the standby screen. •• While connected to a Bluetooth® headset, “ ” is displayed instead of “ .
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Headset settings DD AF Output (Menu > Bluetooth > BT Audio Setting) You can set the audio output device when a Bluetooth® headset is connected. If the “BT Audio Setting” item is set to “BT & SP,” you can hear audio from both a connected Bluetooth® headset and the transceiver’s speaker. See page 6-14 for details. DDAbout the VS-3 headset You can set the detailed settings of the optional VS-3 Bluetooth® headset. •• Key Beep (p.
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Pairing with a data device 5. Push [Up] or [Down] to select “Data Device,” then push [OK] to start searching. This section describes how to pair with a Bluetooth® data device using the Portable Ten-key and the Simple key types or Mobile LCD types. NOTE: For the Portable Non-display type and Mobile Segment type To pairing with a data device, see page 11-4 for details.
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Pairing with a data device (Continued) Step 4: Connecting to the data device (Transceiver) Push [Up] or [Down] to select the data device to connect, then push [OK]. Step 6: Connection (Transceiver) 1. After the transceiver and the device connection has succeeded, “✔” is displayed beside the device’s icon. ••Connects to the data device. 2. H old down [Back] for 1 second to return to the standby screen.
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Accepting a pairing request from a Bluetooth® device Step 5: Sending a Pairing request to the transceiver (Bluetooth® device) 1. The device displays the transceiver’s Bluetooth® unit name on the screen. 2. S elect the displayed name to send a pairing request. This section describes how to accept a pairing request from a Bluetooth® device.
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Accepting a pairing request from a Bluetooth® device (Continued) Step 8: Connection (Transceiver) 1. After the transceiver and the device connection has succeeded, “✔” is displayed beside the device icon. 6. Push [Up] or [Down] to select “Connect,” then push [OK]. ••Connects to the device. 2. H old down [Back] for 1 second to return to the standby screen. ••“ ” is displayed instead of “ .
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Disconnecting from a Bluetooth® device You can disconnect from a Bluetooth® device without cancelling the pairing.
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Deleting a Bluetooth® device from the pairing list You can delete a Bluetooth® device from the “BT Device List” screen. Before deleting a connected Bluetooth® device, disconnect it. (p. 11-13)
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Resetting the installed Bluetooth® unit DDFor the Portable Ten-key and Simple key types and Mobile LCD types You can reset the installed Bluetooth® unit. You should reset the unit if you have trouble during Bluetooth® operation. NOTE: Before resetting, the Bluetooth® function must be turned OFF. Otherwise, resetting cannot be done.
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION Resetting the installed Bluetooth® unit (Continued) DDFor the Portable Non-display types and Mobile Segment types NOTE: Before resetting, the Bluetooth® function must be turned OFF. Otherwise, resetting cannot be done. Mobile: 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. While holding down [F2] and [F3], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F2] and [F3] for about 3 seconds. Portable: 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2.
Previous view 11 Bluetooth® OPERATION The maximum number of paired devices You can pair two types of the Bluetooth® devices: Headset and Data devices. Up to 8 Bluetooth® devices can be paired with the installed Bluetooth® unit.
Previous view Section 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the Backlight status................................................... 12-2 Setting the Key-touch Beep level.......................................... 12-3 Setting the Ringer level......................................................... 12-5 Setting the Squelch level....................................................... 12-7 Setting the Microphone gain level......................................... 12-8 Setting the VOX function.............................
Previous view 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the Backlight status Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Push [Backlight] to select the option. ••OFF: Turns the Backlight continuously OFF. ••ON: Turns the Backlight continuously ON. ••Auto: When any key except [PTT] is pushed, the Backlight lights for 5 seconds. You can set the Backlight status.
Previous view 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the Key-touch Beep level Portable: For the Non-display types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. Set [Selector] to any channel other than Channel 16. 3. While holding down [F3], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F3] for about 3 seconds. You can set the Key-touch Beep level. A beep sounds when you operate a key.
Previous view 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the Key-touch Beep level (Continued) Mobile: F or the Segment types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. While holding down [F2] and [F3], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F2] and [F3] for about 3 seconds. •• 2 beeps sound. 3. Hold down [F1] for 1 second to enter the Set mode. 4. Push [F2] or [F3] to select the “A1” screen. 5. Push [Up] or [Down] to set the Key-touch Beep level.
Previous view 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the Ringer level Portable: For the Non-display types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. Set [Selector] to Channel 16. 3. While holding down [F3], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F3] for about 3 seconds. You can set the Ringer level. Rings sound when receiving a call.
Previous view 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the Ringer level (Continued) Mobile: F or the Segment types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. While holding down [F2] and [F3], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F2] and [F3] for about 3 seconds. •• 2 beeps sound. 3. Hold down [F1] for 1 second to enter the Set mode. 4. Push [F2] or [F3] to select the “A2” screen. 5. Push [Up] or [Down] to set the Ringer level.
Previous view 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the Squelch level Portable: For the Non-display types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. Set [Selector] to any channel other than Channel 16. 3. While holding down [F2], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F2] for about 3 seconds. You can set the Squelch level to between 1 (loose squelch) and 9 (tight squelch), or 0 (open). The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal, depending on the signal strength.
Previous view 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the Microphone gain level
Previous view 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the VOX function
Previous view 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the VOX Delay The VOX Delay is the period of time the transceiver continues transmitting after the user stops speaking, and then the VOX switches to receive.
Previous view 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the VOX gain level Portable: For the Non-display types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. Set [Selector] to Channel 16. 3. While holding down [F1] and [F2], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F1] and [F2] for about 3 seconds. You can set the VOX gain level to between 1 (minimum) and 10 (maximum). Higher values make the VOX function more sensitive to your voice.
Previous view 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the TX Noise Cancel level Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types Push [TX Noise Cancel] to set the TX Noise Cancel level. You can set the TX Noise Cancel level to between 1 (minimum) and 3 (maximum), or OFF to suppress the microphone input noise to make the audio easy to hear. Higher values suppress the audio noise more, but the audio quality decreases. L The setable range is 1 ~ 3, or OFF.
Previous view 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the TX Noise Cancel level (Continued) Mobile: For the Segment types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. While holding down [F2] and [F3], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F2] and [F3] for about 3 seconds. •• 2 beeps sound. 3. Hold down [F1] for 1 second to enter the Set mode. 4. Push [F2] or [F3] to select “A7.” 5. Push [Up] to increase, or push [Down] to decrease the TX Noise Cancel level.
Previous view 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the RX Noise Cancel level Portable: For the Ten-key and the Simple key types Mobile: For the LCD types Push [RX Noise Cancel] to set the RX Noise Cancel level. You can set the RX Noise Cancel level to between 1 (minimum) and 3 (maximum), or OFF to suppress the receive audio noise to make the audio easy to hear. Higher values suppress the audio noise more, but the audio quality decreases. L The setable range is 1 ~ 3, or OFF.
Previous view 12 USER SETTINGS Setting the RX Noise Cancel level (Continued) Mobile: For the Segment types 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. While holding down [F2] and [F3], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F2] and [F3] for about 3 seconds. •• 2 beeps sound. 3. Hold down [F1] for 1 second to enter the Set mode. 4. Push [F2] or [F3] to select “A8.” 5. Push [Up] to increase, or push [Down] to decrease the RX Noise Cancel level.
Previous view Section 13 OTHERS Displaying the transceiver’s firmware information................. 13-2 LCD Color Check.................................................................. 13-3 Copying data from a transceiver........................................... 13-4 DDConnecting..................................................................... 13-4 DDCopying data..................................................................
Previous view 13 OTHERS Displaying the transceiver’s firmware information You can display the transceiver firmware’s information.
Previous view 13 OTHERS LCD Color Check You can check whether or not the LCD displays color correctly.
Previous view 13 OTHERS Copying data from a transceiver DDCopying data This section describes how to copy data from a Master transceiver to a Sub transceiver using the optional OPC-1870 or OPC-2362 zone copy cable. The copying procedure differs, depending on the type of the Master transceiver used. Master: Portable Ten-key or Simple key types Mobile LCD types Step 1: Entering the Programming mode (Master) 1. While holding down [P1] and [Down], turn ON the transceiver.
Previous view 13 OTHERS Copying data from a transceiver DD Copying data (Continued) Master: P ortable Non-display types Master: Mobile Segment types Step 1: Entering the Programming mode (Master) 1. Set [Selector] to Channel 16. 2. While holding down [F2] and [F3], turn ON the transceiver. Continue holding down [F2] and [F3] for about 3 seconds. Step 1: Entering the Programming mode (Master) 1. While holding down [F2] and [F3], turn ON the transceiver.
Previous view Section 14 OPTIONS HM-218 hand microphone (for the Mobile type transceiver)... 14-2 DDConnecting the HM-218................................................. 14-2 DDAbout the Status indicator.............................................. 14-2 DDAbout the Software key functions.................................. 14-2 HM-222 speaker microphone (for the Portable type transceiver)......................................... 14-3 DDAttaching.............................................................
Previous view 14 OPTIONS HM-218 hand microphone (for the Mobile type transceiver) DDAbout the Status indicator [VOL/PWR] [Emer] [F1] [PTT] [OK] [F2] [F3] [Up]/[Down] [Right]/[Left] ••Lights red while transmitting. •• Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. Status indicator DDAbout the Software key functions Microphone NOTE: Dealers can assign the Software key functions to the keys, and keypad. LSee page 2-12 for details.
Previous view 14 OPTIONS HM-222 speaker microphone (for the Portable type transceiver) Belt clip [Emer] Microphone [PTT] Speaker Turn OFF the transceiver before attaching or detaching the microphone Earphone jack You can connect an earphone (user supplied) to the earphone jack on the microphone. NOTE: ••N EVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching to the transceiver.
Previous view 14 OPTIONS MB-136 belt clip (for the Portable type transceiver) DDMB-136 contents Base clip Belt clip DDAttaching 1. Detach the battery pack, if attached. (p. 1-3) 2. Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the clip locks and makes a “click” sound. 3. Attach the battery pack to the transceiver. (p. 1-3) Base clip Battery pack 4. Clip the belt clip on your belt. 5.
Previous view 14 OPTIONS MB-136 belt clip (for the Portable type transceiver) (Continued) DDDetaching 1. T urn the transceiver upsidedown in the direction of the arrow and pull it out of the belt clip. 2. Detach the battery pack. (p. 1-3) 3. Pinch the tab on the base clip (q), and then slide the clip in the direction of the arrow (w). w BE CAREFUL! Don’t break your fingernail. NOTE: HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY WHEN INSERTING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP.
Previous view 14 OPTIONS LC-184/LC-186 carrying case (for the Portable type transceiver) DDTypes Select the LC-184 or LC-186 carrying case, according to the transceiver type. ••LC-184: For the Simple key types and Ten-key types. ••LC-186: For the Non-display types. DDAttaching 1. I nsert the transceiver into the carrying case, as shown to the right. 2. Connect the hook and loop tape points. hook and loop tape 3. Adjust the snap buttons to secure the transceiver, as shown to the right.
Previous view INDEX F Firmware information displaying.......................................13-2 Flexible antenna (Portable)................................................1-3 Front, top and side panels For the Mobile type transceiver.......................................2-5 Microphone connector..................................................2-5 Transceiver types..........................................................2-5 For the Portable type transceiver....................................
Previous view INDEX VOX............................................................................ 6-11 VOX Delay.................................................................. 6-11 VOX Gain.................................................................... 6-11 GPS GPS ON/OFF.............................................................. 6-11 My Position................................................................. 6-11 RX List........................................................................
Previous view INDEX P Panel description................................................................2-1 Password entering..............................................................3-2 Priority channel Rewriting the Priority A or B channel..............................3-5 Selecting the Priority A or B channel...............................3-4 M (Continued) microSD card.............................................................. 9-1, 9-2 Displaying the information of the microSD card..............
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