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Do not transmit while the caps are being placed into or removed from the container. Firmware Copyrights The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in Kenwood product memories are reserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation.
◆ The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver. ◆ Use only the supplied DC power cable or a Kenwood optional DC power cable. ◆ Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.
GETTING STARTED Note: The following instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized Kenwood service facility, or the factory. UPPLIED CCESSORIES Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed below before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
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■ Installing the Transceiver For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and screw set, so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision. Note: Before installing the transceiver, check how far the mounting screws will extend below the surface.
GETTING ACQUAINTED RONT AND IEWS (Power) switch ① Press to switch the transceiver ON or OFF. keys ② Press to activate their programmable functions {page 5}. keys ③ Press to activate their programmable functions {page 5}. ④ TX/RX Indicator Lights red while transmitting and green while receiving a signal. Flashes orange when receiving an optional signaling call.
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ISPLAY Icon Description Displays the signal strength. Not used. Lights when the GPS position is determined. Signaling is turned off. A DTMF/MDC-1200 call is being received. The Talk Around function is on. Lights while scanning or while paused on a channel. Blinks when scan is temporarily stopped.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS , S, A, <B, C>, and ■ keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. Ask your dealer for details on these functions. • None • OST • Auto Reply Message • Paging Call • Autodial • Playback •...
BASIC OPERATIONS ON/ OFF WITCHING OWER Press to switch the transceiver ON. • A beep sounds and the display illuminates. • If the Transceiver Password function is programmed, “PASSWORD” will appear on the display. Refer to “Transceiver Password”, on page 6. Press again to switch the transceiver OFF.
RANSMITTING ECEIVING Select your desired zone and channel. Press the Calling Alert key to notify others that you are starting a call. • Simply release the Calling Alert key to stop the tone. Press the microphone PTT switch and speak into the microphone to transmit. Release the PTT switch to receive.
ELETE You can add and remove zones and/or channels/group IDs to and from your scan list. Select your desired zone and/or channel/group ID. Press the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add to remove a channel or press and hold the key for approximately 1 second to remove a zone.
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Press (if the key assignment list selection is configured as “Enabled”) or <B/C> to select a memory location number. Press S to enter a name for the list number. Press to select a digit. Press C> to accept the entered digit and move the cursor to the right. •...
SIGNALING (QT)/ D (DQT) UIET IGITAL UIET Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a sub-audible tone/code which allows you to ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel.
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function and is a protocol owned by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. Note: If set up by your dealer, your transceiver may use the MDC-1200 feature in place of FleetSync. MDC-1200 and FleetSync cannot be operated simultaneously.
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Press the key programmed as Status or Selcall + Status. • When pressing the Status key, the target Fleet/ ID is fixed and cannot be selected. Skip to step 5 to continue. In Selcall mode, press (if the key assignment list selection is configured as “Enabled”) or <B/C>...
ADVANCED OPERATIONS MERGENCY ALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency. • Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency key will vary.
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When using an optional scrambler board, you can change the scrambler codes: Press and hold the key programmed as Scrambler for 1 second. • “CODE” appears on the display, followed by the current scrambler code. Press (if the key assignment list selection is configured as “Enabled”) or <B/C> to select your desired scrambler code.
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IGNAL TRENGTH The Signal Stength indicator shows the strength of received signals: Strong Sufficient Weak Very Weak (PA) UBLIC DDRESS The PA system can only be used with an external speaker. Press the key programmed as Public Address to activate the Public Address function. •...
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS (TOT) IMER The Time-out Timer prevents you from using a channel for an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound. Release the PTT switch to stop the tone. UXILIARY Press the key programmed as AUX to activate the auxiliary port.
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Ask your dealer for details. OICE ECORDER The voice recorder provides you with an auto recorder to record your conversations and a voice memo function to create voice memos.
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• If there is no channel available on your transceiver for recording, “I am not available” will be sent to the caller and “MEM FULL” appears on the display. ■ Playback You can play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message. Press the key programmed as Playback.
熟悉本机 前/后视图 (电源)开关 按下可开关通信机。 键 按下可启动其可编程功能{第5页}。 键 按下可启动其可编程功能{第5页}。 d 发射/接收指示灯 发射时亮红色,接收信号时亮绿色。接收可选信令呼叫时闪烁橙色。 e 麦克风插孔 将麦克风插头插入该插孔。 f 状态指示灯 根据经销商的编程设置,在指定的模式时亮蓝色。 / S / A / <B / C> / ■键 按下可启动其可编程功能{第5页}。 h 扬声器 内部扬声器。 i PTT开关 按下此开关,然后对着麦克风讲话,可呼叫某个电台。 j 天线连接器 将天线连接到此连接器上。 k ACC连接器 通过KCT-60将ACC连接到该连接器上。 l 外部扬声器插孔...
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