Entel HX Series User manual

PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE
Attaching / removing the antenna
Attaching / removing the battery pack
1. To attach, carefully align the antenna with the
socket. Screw in the antenna and clockwise
(taking care not to cross the thread) until it is
seated rmly. (A)
2.To remove, unscrew the antenna
anti-clockwise. (B)
1. To attach (C), locate the pegs on the bottom of
the battery into the slots on the radio and pull
the 2 latches downwards, carefully pushing the
battery into the radio. Ensure the battery is full
attached.
2.To remove (D), pull down the 2 latches
and carefully pull the battery away from radio.
A
B
SWITCHING ON, RECEPTION
AND SWITCHING OFF
1. To switch on, rotate the on/off/volume control
(1) on the top of the radio clockwise, you will
hear a click from the control.
2.When the radio has passed its diagnostic tests,
it will emit a fanfare tone.
3.The radio will enter standby mode. This is
indicated by the LED Amber ashing once
every 5 seconds, signalling that the radio is
ready for use.
4.Adjust the volume control (1) to select the
desired volume level.
5. Using the channel control (2) ensure that you
have the correct channel selected.
6.When receiving a valid signal, the LED will
illuminate steady green and audio will be
emitted from the radio’s speaker or audio
accessory (if attached)
7. When nished using the radio, switch off by
turning the on/off/volume control (1) counter
clockwise until it clicks and the radio will be
switched off.
TRANSMITTING
1. Perform steps 1 through to 5 of ‘Switching On,
Reception and Switching Off.’
2.Before transmitting, monitor the channel
and make sure it is clear.
3.When receiving a signal, wait until the signal
stops before transmitting. The radio cannot
transmit and receive simultaneously.
4.Press the PTT (Push To Talk) button (3) to begin
your transmission. To conrm transmission the
LED illuminates red.
5. For best transmitted speech quality you must
talk directly into the radio’s microphone (5) at
ar ound 4cm be t ween yo ur mout h and the rad io.
6.Please note: with your mouth further away, you
will transmit poor quality speech.
7. When the transmission is nished, release the
PTT button.
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Entel UK Limited
Declares that the radio equipment type
HX400 V2 series is in compliance with
Directive 2014/53/EU
The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following
internet address:
www.entel.co.uk/red
www.entel.co.uk
HX Series
Quick Start User Guide
Designed in the United Kingdom
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Quick Start User Guide V2.3
HX Series
INTRODUCTION
The HX series is a professional range of compact commercial grade
portables, designed and manufactured to meet IP55 specication for
superior protection against dust and liquid ingress.
To meet your exact requirements the radio may have been customised by
your Entel dealer. These features will be explained in a separate guide
issued by the dealer.
PACKI NG LI ST
HX4xx Radio
CNB450E Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
CBH450 Spring loaded belt clip
CATxxx High efciency antenna
CSAHX Rapid charger (HXxx2 & HX xx3 Entry models only)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Attaching and removing accessories
To attach an accessory, remove the accessory cover by unscrewing the
lo cking screw anti-clo ckwise (pl eas e sto re the remove d cover in a safe place).
Plug the accessory into the socket, then
carefully tighten the locking screw clockwise
until nger tight (Do not use any implement or
overtighten).
To remove an accessory, unscrew the locking
screw of the accessory by hand in an anti-
clockwise direction. Ensure you re-t the
accessory socket cover so as to protect the
socket.
BATTERY I N FORMATI O N
Battery charging
1. Connect the AC adapter to the charger pod and plug in.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Insert the battery pack into the charger pod, either with or without the radio
attached. The charger LED status light changes to red and charging begins.
4. When charging is complete the charger status LED changes from red
to green (a fully discharged battery pack will take approximately 3 hours to
recharge).
A ashing red LED on the charger indicates there is a problem with the
battery. Remove the battery from the charger and consult your Entel Dealer.
CAUTION
BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS
• Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so may
reduce the life of the battery pack.
• After charging is complete, remove the battery from the charger. If the power
to the charger is turned off and on again, charging will restart and the battery
will become overcharged.
• Please ensure that the radio is turned off before placing it in the charger and
never switch a radio on whilst in the charger.
• Only use Entel branded battery packs and chargers.
• Do not shor t the battery terminals or dispose of the battery in a re.
• Do not charge the radio and/or battery pack if they are wet.
DANGER
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE BATTERY IN ANY WAY!
Your Entel battery pack incorporates a safety circuit to avoid danger, if the safety
circuit is damaged or bypassed, or the battery cells are damaged directly, they
may generate extreme heat, smoke, rupture and emit ames.
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
1. On/Off/Volume control. Rotate clockwise to turn on and increase volume.
Rotate anti-clockwise to reduce volume & turn off.
2.Channel control
3.Push To Talk (PTT) button. Press to speak and release to listen
4.Dealer programmable buttons (ask your dealer for more information)
5. Microphone
6.Keypad (8 keys)
7. Full keypad (20 Keys)
8. Dealer programmable button and LED indicator
Red steady - Transmitting
Red ashing slowly - Battery needs recharging
Green steady - Receiving
Amber steady - Invalid signal being received
Amber ashing rapidly - Scanning
Amber pulsing - In standby mode
NON DISPLAY LCD DISPLAY 8 KEY LCD 20 KEY LCD
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