User Manual Part 1

NOTE TO USER iMTX5000 User and Technical Manual
NOTE TO USER
Overview
The MTX5000 Transmitter System (MTX5000) is a state-of-the-
art transmitter system. The MTX5000 Indoor Unit (IDU) contains
a central processor used to control all functions and operations
of the system. To avoid potential software hang-ups or software
corruption, please read and follow the guidelines contained in
the following paragraphs.
Avoid Potential Operational
Problems
Information contained in the following paragraphs identify
potential problems that can be avoided by reading and following
the operating procedures provided in this manual.
To avoid potential operational problems, please review the
information contained in the “Routine Operation” Chapter on
page 3-1. The Routine Operation Chapter contains step-by-step
procedures that, when performed correctly, will eliminate
potential problems that could be caused by operator error or by
lack of experience with the MTX5000 system.
Radio Unable to Transmit or Generally Unstable
• If the radio is unable to transmit or is generally unstable,
perform “Select Preset” on page 3-24 to select or re-
select the proper Preset. Then verify proper transmitter
operation by transmitting and receiving.
• If the radio remains unstable, it may be necessary to cycle
power off and on. See ”Powering the MTX5000 System”
on page 3-7 to power down and power up the MTX5000.
Always wait a minimum of 10 seconds between
powering the radio down and then powering the radio
up again.
• After cycling power to off and back to on, perform “Select
Preset” on page 3-24 to select the proper Preset. Then
verify proper transmitter operation by transmitting and
receiving.
• If the radio is still unable to transmit or remains unstable,
contact MRC Technical Support for assistance.
Improper Power Up/Power Down
If the radio is unable to transmit, is unstable, or if the software
appears to be corrupted, the Preset may have been selected or
changed too soon after power was applied or the wrong Preset
was selected.
• Always wait a minimum of 5 seconds after the Main
screen is displayed following power up before selecting a
Preset.
• If the wrong Preset is selected, you must wait a minimum
of 5 seconds before attempting to select another Preset.
Failure to wait 5 seconds minimum between Preset
selections will cause software hang-ups.
If the radio is unable to transmit, is unstable, or if the software
appears to be corrupted, power to the radio may have been
removed and reapplied too quickly.
The MTX5000 central processor requires a minimum of 10
seconds to properly shutdown to avoid possible software
corruption.