INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF TRANSCEIVER iF610 iF620
FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE WARNING For compliance with FCC and Industry Canada RF Exposure Requirements, the transmitter antenna installation shall comply with the following two conditions: 1. The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed 0 dBi 2. The transmitter antenna is required to be located outside of a vehicle and kept at a separation distance of 85 centimeters or more between the transmitter antenna of this device and persons during operation.
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. pletely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F610 and IC-F620 UHF TRANSCEIVERS. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page c (1,1) TABLE OF CONTENTS peratures below –30°C or above +60°C or, in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard. AVOID operate the transceiver without running the vehicle’s engine. The vehicle’s battery will quickly run out if the transceiver is in transmission while the vehicle’s engine OFF. AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty environments. AVOID placing the transceiver against walls. This will obstruct heat dissipation.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 1 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page d (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel qAF volume control knob wLeft UP/DOWN keys uMicrophone connector yPower switch q AF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB Turn the knob to adjust the audio output level. • Minimum audio level is pre-programmed. ∫]/[√ √] KEYS w LEFT UP/DOWN [∫ • Push to select the operating channel. • Can be programmed for one of several functions by your dealer.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page e (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION dealer. (Same as [P0] to [P4] keys) t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P4] Can each be programmed for one of several functions by your Icom dealer. ■ Function display q w e r t y u i o !0 u MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Connect the supplied microphone or optional DTMF microphone for SmarTrunk II™ operation here. NEVER connect other microphones. The pin assignments may be different and the transceiver may be damaged.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 1 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page f (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION u SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when scrambler function is activated. (Optional UT109 (#02)/UT110 (#02) SCRAMBLER UNIT is required.) i 2/5TONE INDICATOR Appears when specified 2/5tone call is received. o!0 LTR INDICATOR Appears when LTR function is selected. !1 SHORT MESSAGE INDICATOR Appears when a short message is received. !2 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY Displays the CH number, 5-tone indication, DTMF numbers, Audible indication, etc.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page g (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION [Bank] BANK KEY Select a bank. • When the optional UT-105 is installed, push one or more times to select a channel bank for conventional channels or SmarTrunk II™ channels. [MONI] NOTE: Place the microphone on hook to start scanning. Take the microphone off hook to stop scanning. Push and hold this key to indicate the scan group, then push to select the desired group.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 1 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page h (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION • Ask your Dealer or System Operator for the output power level for each selection. [ TA ] [CALL] [CAL A] [CAL B] [EMER] 5 TALK AROUND KEY Turns the talk around function ON and OFF. • The talk around function equalises the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for mobileto-mobile communication. [TX CH] TX CODE KEY Select a transmit 5-tone code (station code) channel.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page i (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION [ID MR] ID MEMORY READ KEY Recalls detected ID codes. • Push this key, then push [ ]/[ ] for selection. • Up to 5 ID's are memorized. Push and hold this key to erase all memorized IDs. [GRP] TRUNKING GROUP KEY Push to select the Trunking group. [COMP] MIC COMPANDER KEY Push to toggle the mic compander function ON or OFF. [SET] SET MODE KEY Changes the contents of the items in the User Set mode.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page j (1,1) 2 OPERATION ■ Turning power ON ■ Channel selection I ] to turn the power ON. q Push [K Several types are available, and the channel selection method may differ according to your system set up. • A power-up alert tone sounds for about 1 sec. and an opening message may appear. w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up passcode, input digit codes as directed by your System operator.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page k (1,1) OPERATION 2 ■ Receiving and transmitting D Transmitting notes RECEIVING: I ] to turn the power ON. q Push [K w Push [CH UP] or [CH DN] to select a channel. e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level. • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several lockout/inhibit functions which restrict transmission under the following conditions: TRANSMITTING: r Take the microphone off hook.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 2 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page l (1,1) OPERATION D Tx code channel selection D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has a [TX CH] key, display can be toggled between the operating channel number (or name) and Tx code channel number (or name). When the Tx code channel number (or name) is displayed, the [CH UP]/[CH DN] keys select the Tx code channel. If the transceiver has a [DTMF] key, the automatic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 7 DTMF channels may be available.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page m (1,1) OPERATION 2 D User set mode User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. in this case you can “customize” transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: I ] to turn qWhile pushing and holding [ ] and [ ], push [K the user set mode ON, allowing you to set seldom-changed settings. wPush [P 0] to select the appropriate item.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 3 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page n (1,1) OPTIONAL SmarTrunk II™ OPERATION ■ SmarTrunk II™ and conventional modes This transceiver is capable of SmarTrunk II™ functions. The optional UT-105 allows communication in conventional channels or SmarTrunk II™ channels. Select a channel bank for SmarTrunk II™ before trunking operation. • Push [BANK] one or more times to select a channel bank for conventional channels or SmarTrunk II™ channels.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page o (1,1) OPTIONAL SmarTrunk II™ OPERATION 3 D Terminating a call D System busy indication After completing a call, push [#] to disconnect (hang up). If all channels are busy, three low beeps sound after you initiate a call. Try the call again later. IMPORTANT: If one person in the conversation terminates a call, all participants will be cut off. D Last number re-dial Push [M], [M] to automatically re-dial the last number called.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 4 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page p (1,1) CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE ■ Rear panel and connection Optional speaker (SP-22) w q˚Antenna r˚ red: + t˚Optional cable (OPC-617) e˚ black: NEVER connect to a 24 V battery. 12V Battery Supplied DC power cable Crimp Note: Use the terminals for the cable connections.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page q (1,1) CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE ⁄ ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to an antenna. Ask your Dealer about antenna selection and placement. ¤ MICROPHONE HANGER Connect the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicle’s ground for on/off hook microphone functions. (See p. 2) ■ Supplied Accessories 1 fi OPTIONAL CABLE (OPC-617) Connect an external modem unit, LCD backlight control, etc. 2 4 3 IC OM ‹ DC POWER RECEPTACLE Connects to a 12 V DC battery.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 4 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page r (1,1) CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE ■ Mounting the transceiver The front panel can be inverted for correct viewing while leaving the built-in speaker facing away from the mounting surface. D Inverting the Front panel q Unscrew the 2-side screws. w Remove the Front panel forward from the transceiver. e Invert the transceiver 180° clockwise as below. r Insert the Front panel to the transceiver. 15 t Tight the 2 screws.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page s (1,1) CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE 4 D Mounting the transceiver The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead mounting. Please read the following instructions carefully. • Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws to a thick surface which can support more than 1.5 Kg.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 4 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page t (1,1) CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE ■ Optional UT-105 and UT-108 installation ■ Optional UT-109 /UT-110 installation The optional UT-105 and UT-108 units install as follows: q Turn power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable. w Unscrew the 4 screws, then remove the bottom cover. e Cut the print pattern on the PC board at the TX mic circuit (A) and RX AF circuit (B) as shown in the following figure. r Install the Scrambler unit as shown in the left.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page u (1,1) CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE ■ Optional OPC-617 installation 4 ■ Antenna A key element in the performance of any communication system is an antenna. Ask your Dealer about antennas and the best places to mount them. ■ Fuse replacement Two fuses are installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem, if possible, and replace the damaged fuse with a new, rated one.
00 IC-F610EUR.qxd 5 01.11.28 11:37 AM Page v (1,1) OPTIONS SP-22 Compact and easy-to-install Input impedance: 4 Ω Max. input power: 5 W HM-100TN DTMF microphone. SM-25 Normal microphone. UT-105 SmarTrunk II™ Logic Board Provides SmarTrunk II™ capabilities. UT-108 DTMF DECODER UNIT Provides pager and code squelch capabilities. UT-109/UT-110 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT • UT-109: Non-rolling type (max. 32 codes) • UT-110: Rolling type (max.
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