RC-D710 CONTROL PANEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL PANNEAU DE CONTROLE MODE D’EMPLOI PANEL DE CONTROL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES コントロールパネル 取扱説明書 Only basic operations are explained in this instruction manual. For a detailed explanation on the operations, refer to the PDF file supplied on the CD-ROM. Seules les fonctions de base sont expliquées dans ce mode d’emploi. Pour le détail sur les autres opérations, reportez-vous au fichier PDF à votre disposition sur le CD-ROM.
RC-D710 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL
Thank You We are grateful you decided to purchase this RC-D710. Features RC-D710 has the following main features: • Has a built-in TNC which conforms to the AX.25protocol. With a portable computer, allows you to enjoy Packet operation quite easily. • Includes a program for dealing with data formats supported by Automatic Packet/ Position Reporting System (APRS®). • When the RC-D710 is connected to the TM-V71A/E, the available functions are the same as the TM-D710A/E.
Precautions Observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and RC-D710/ transceiver damage. • When operating mobile, do not attempt to configure the RC-D710 while driving; it is too dangerous. • Do not expose the RC-D710 to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near heating appliances. • Do not place the RC-D710 in excessively dusty, humid, or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.
CONTENTS PREPARATION................................................................................................. 1 Supplied Accessories........................................................................ 1 Installation........................................................................................... 2 Connection TO PC................................................................................. 3 Connection TO TM-V71.......................................................................
For a detailed explanation on the operation, refer to the PDF file supplied on the CDROM. • Titles denoted with are operation explanations only for when the RC-D710 is connected to the TM-V71(A/E). Titles without this indication include operation explanations for when connecting the RC-D710 to the PG-5J. • In the explanations, the term "transceiver" is generally referring to the RC-D710 + TM-V71(A/E). Operation File name CONTENTS 00-CONTENTS-E.
PREPARATION Supplied Accessories Item Part Number Quantity Modular plug cable (for PANEL jack) E30-7639-XX 1 Line filter L79-1417-XX 2 Cable with a 2.
Installation n Mobile Installation Tapping screw (4 mm x 12 mm) 1 Clean and dry the installation location. Flat washer Do not install the bracket close to an air bag. 2 Remove the release paper from the base of the panel bracket, then secure it in place using the 3 supplied self-tapping Adhesive tape screws. Panel bracket • Allow the panel to set for a while, to ensure it remains fast. Otherwise, vibrations may occur. • After removing the release paper, it cannot be reused.
Connection TO PC Use a PG-5G (option) cable when connecting the RC-D710 to a computer D-SUB terminal. COM terminal pin NC NC NC RXD TXD GND CTS RTS PG-5G (option) To PC 9-pin D-SUB terminal PG-5G pin configuration (cross connection) CONNECTION TO TM-V71 Connect the RC-D710 to the TM-V71 using the supplied cable. TM-V71 Panel jack Line filter RC-D710 Modular plug cable Line filter Panel jack Installing the Line Filter Install the line filter approximately 3 cm from the connector. Approx.
Connection TO PG-5J When using the RC-D710 with a transceiver other than the TM-V71, attach the RC-D710 to the transceiver using the PG-5J (option). To 13.8 V DC power supply or 12 V vehicle battery Panel jack Red (+) cable Black (—) cable DATA terminal DATA terminal PG-5J Transceiver Line filter DC power cable 6 pin mini-DIN cable RC-D710 Modular plug cable Line filter Panel jack DATA terminal pin (PG-5J) SQC PR9 GND NC PKS PKD No.
n Power Cable Connection (PG-5J) Fixed Station In order to use the PG-5J for fixed station operation, you will need a separate 13.8 V DC power supply that must be purchased separately. Note: Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all connections. Mobile Installation Be sure to use a 12 V vehicle battery that has sufficient current capacity. If the current to the PG-5J is insufficient, the display may darken during transmission or the transmit output power may drop excessively.
GETTING ACQUAINTED OPERATION Panel (FRONT) n IN NORMALMODE q CALL Press [CALL] to select the Call channel. Press [CALL] (1s) to start Call scan. w VFO Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode , then rotate the Tuning control to select an operating frequency. Press [VFO] (1s) to start VFO scan. e MR Press [MR] to enter Memory Channel mode, then rotate the Tuning control to select a Memory channel. Press [MR] (1s) to start Memory scan.
u TONE Press [TONE] to turn the Tone function ON. Each time you press [TONE] to toggle the functions as follows: Tone ON >> CTCSS ON >> DCS ON >> OFF. i REV Press [REV] to turn the Reverse function ON or OFF. Press [REV] (1s) to turn the Automatic Simplex Checker ON. o LOW Press [LOW] to toggle the transmit output power as follows: High Power (with TM-V71(A/E) K, E types only) –> Middle Power –> Low Power. !0 PF1 Press [PF1] to activate its programmable function.
n IN FUNCTION MODE q C.IN Press [C.IN] to store the current operating frequency to the Call channel. w M>V Press [M>V] to copy the current Memory channel or Call channel to the VFO (memory shift). e M.IN Select a Memory channel, then press [M.IN] to store the current operating frequency in the Memory channel. r Tuning Control Press the Tuning control to enter Menu mode. t F OFF Press [F OFF] to return Normal mode. y T.SEL While Tone, CTCSS, or DCS is ON, press [T.SEL] to enter CTCSS or DCS setup mode.
!1 SQL Control Rotate the [SQL] control to adjust the squelch level. Clockwise opens the squelch and counterclockwise tightens the squelch. !2 DX Press [DX] to turn the DX PacketClusters Monitor ON and OFF. !3 P.IN Press [P.IN] to enter PM Channel registration mode. !4 Press [ ] to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF. OPERATION Panel (REAR & LEFT) q GPS Connect the GPS receiver or the Weather Station to this jack with using supplied cable with a 2.5 mm (1/10") 3-conductor plug.
Display Indicator Description Clock display (Setting Time: Menu 525) Appears when there is a transmission band available. Blinks when the cross-band repeater is ON (with TM-V71(A) K type only). Appears when there is an operation band available. Blinks when the wireless remote control is ON (with TMV71(A) K type only). Appears when the Tone function is ON. Appears when the CTCSS function is ON. Appears when the DCS function is ON.
Indicator Description Displays the Memory channel and Menu number. Appears when the Memory Channel Lockout function is ON. Appears while using High output power. Blinks when the temperature protection circuit (transmit power save) turns on. (with TM-V71(A/E) K, E types only) Appears while using Middle output power. Blinks when the temperature protection circuit (transmit power save) turns on. Appears while using Low output power. Displays the operating frequency. Appears when receiving a busy signal.
OPERATION Panel (FRONT) n IN NORMALMODE q Tuning Control Press [F], then press the Tuning control to enter Menu mode. w F Press [F] to enter Function mode. e TNC Each time you press [TNC], the mode toggles between APRS (or NAVITRA) mode ON and PACKET mode ON. • When “OPENING TNC” appears on the display, the mode cannot be changed. r PM Press [PM] to enters the PM (Programmable Memory) channel selection mode. t Press [ ] to turn the RC-D710 power ON and OFF.
n IN FUNCTION MODE q Tuning Control Press the Tuning control to enter Menu mode. w F OFF Press [F OFF] to return Normal mode. e DX Press [DX] to turn the DX PacketClusters Monitor ON and OFF. r P.IN Press [P.IN] to enter PM Channel registration mode. t Press [ ] to turn the RC-D710 power ON and OFF. Note: For [WXi] key, refer to the APRS explanation.
BASIC OPERATIONS (RC-D710 + TM-V71) Switching THE Power ON/ OFF Press the [ ] switch to switch the transceiver ON. Press the [ ] switch again to switch the transceiver OFF. Adjusting the Volume Rotate the [BAND SEL] (VOL) control of your selected band clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH Rotate the [SQL] control of your selected band, when no signals are present, and select the squelch level at which the background noise is just eliminated.
Selecting a BAND Press the left [BAND SEL] control to select band A and the right [BAND SEL] control to select band B. • The icon appears at the top of the band on which you are operating and the icon appears at the top of the band on which you are currently set to transmit.
Pressing [PF2] allows you to switch the operating band between bands A and B, while maintaining the original band as the transmit band. Band A is the transmit band and band B is the operating band: Band A is both the transmit and operating band: SELECTING Dual band mode/ single band MODE You can switch the transceiver between dual band operation and single band operation by pressing [BAND SEL] (1s) of your selected band.
Single band mode (band A only): Note: You can also turn the center partition bar display off {Menu No. 527}. SELECTING A frequency band You can change the default frequency bands for bands A and B. 1 Select band A or B by pressing the [BAND SEL] control or [PF2]. 2 Press [F], [BAND SEL] of your selected band. • Each time you press [F], [BAND SEL], you cycle to the next frequency band.
Selecting an Operating mode There are 3 operating modes available to choose from: VFO mode, Memory Channel mode, and Call Channel mode. ■ VFO Mode VFO mode allows you to manually change the operating frequency. 1 Press [VFO] to enter VFO mode. 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired operating frequency. ■ Memory Channel Mode Memory Channel mode allows you to quickly select a frequently used frequency and related data which you have saved in the transceiver memory.
■ Call Channel Mode Call Channel mode allows you to quickly select a preset channel to allow immediate calls on that frequency. The Call channel can be conveniently used as an emergency channel within your group. 1 Select your desired band (A or B). 2 Press [CALL] to enter Call Channel mode. • The icon appears on the display. 3 Press [CALL] again to return to your previous operating frequency. Transmitting 1 Select your desired band and frequency/channel.
MENU MODE Many functions on this RC-D710 are selected or configured through the Menu instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. Menu Access 1 Press [F], Tuning control to access the Menu. • The setup category name appears on the display. 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired setup category. 3 Press the Tuning control to set up the current category.
Menu Configuration AUDIO Menu No. Display 000 KEY BEEP Setting Values Description Default Setting Beep sound OFF/ ON ON LEVEL 5 MODE 1 001 BEEP VOLUME Beep volume level LEVEL 1 ~ LEVEL 7 002 EXT.
TX/RX Menu No.
DTMF Menu No. Display 300 DTMF HOLD 301 Description DTMF MEMORY Setting Values DTMF transmission hold OFF/ ON DTMF memory Up to 8 characters for DTMF memory name Default Setting OFF – Up to 16 digits for DTMF code 302 DTMF SPEED DTMF memory transmission speed FAST/ SLOW FAST 303 DTMF PAUSE DTMF pause code time 100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000 ms 500 ms 304 DTMF KEY LOCK DTMF key lock OFF/ ON OFF REPEATER Menu No.
AUX Menu No.
AUX Menu No. Display Description Setting Values Default Setting A-BAND 517 EXT. DATA BAND External TNC data band type A-BAND/ B-BAND/ TX:A-BAND RX:B-BAND/ RX:A-BAND TX:B-BAND 518 EXT.
AUX Menu No.
APRS Menu No.
APRS Menu No.
APRS Menu No. 612 Display Setting Values Description Default Setting PACKET PATH TYPE Packet path type See explanation NETWORK 613 NETWORK Up to 9 characters Network APK102 VOICE ALERT *RC-D710 + TM-V71 614 VOICE ALERT Voice alert OFF/ ON CTCSS FREQUENCY CTCSS frequency See explanation OFF 100.
APRS Menu No.
APRS Menu No. Display Setting Values Description Default Setting NAVITRA MESSAGE 629 MESSAGE Message Up to 20 characters − SKY CMD (RC-D710 + TM-V71) Menu No. Display Setting Values 700 2 COMMANDER CALLSIGN Commander call sign Up to 9 characters NOCALL 701 2 TRANSPORTER CALLSIGN Transporter call sign Up to 9 characters NOCALL 702 2 TONE FREQUENCY Tone frequency See explanation 88.
Character Entry Certain menus require you to enter characters, such as the power on message and memory names. When character entry is required, a cursor will appear on the display. 1 Press the Tuning control. • The cursor will blink. 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired character. 3 Press the Tuning control to set the selected character. • The cursor will move to the next digit. • • • • You can move the cursor to the left or right by pressing [←] or [→].
n Microphone Keypad Character Entry (with TM-V71) The microphone keys can also be used to enter characters. Refer to the table below for characters corresponding to microphone keys.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION This product has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment. Attempting service or alignment without factory authorization can void the product warranty. SERVICE When returning this product to your dealer or service center for repair, pack it in its original box and packing material. Include a full description of the problem(s) experienced.
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements in technology. Supply voltage 10 V DC (9 ~ 11 V DC) Current Less than 450 mA Operating temperature range Dimensions (W x H x D) –20°C ~ +60°C (–4°F ~ +140°F) Without projections 155 x 70 x 38 mm (6.10" x 2.76" x 1.50") With projections 156 x 71 x 56 mm (6.14" x 2.80" x 2.21") Weight (approx.) 300 g (10.6 oz.) To download the MCP-2A software, go to: http://www.kenwood.
