Icom IC-F7510 Series User manual

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using this product.
INSTRUCTIONS
VHF P25 TRANSCEIVER
Iç-F7520
UHF P25 TRANSCEIVER
Iç-F7510
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
This instruction sheet includes some functions that are
usable only when they are preset by your dealer. The
transceiver may have other functions and operations that
are not described in this instruction sheet. Ask your dealer
for preset function details.
IMPORTANT
NOTE: Some accessories may not be supplied, or the
shape may be different, depending on the transceiver
version.
A key element in the performance of any communication
systems is the antenna. Contact your dealer for information
regarding antennas and how to install them.
ANTENNA
Fuses are installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse
blows, track down the source of the problem, repair it, and
then replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one.
Fuse rating: 20A
USE only 20 A fuses
FUSE REPLACEMENT
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a
soft, dry cloth.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine or
alcohol, as they may damage the transceiver's
surfaces.
CLEANING
DC power cable
Sponges*2
Mounting bracket
Flat washers Spring washers
Bracket bolts Mounting screws
(M5×12)
Self-tapping screws
(M5×16)
Nuts
*2
Used for labelling the pro-
grammable function keys
according to their assinged
functions.
Used for the optional unit
installation.
Ask your dealer for details.
*1
Function name
stickers*1
Microphone
(Self-grounding type)
Microphone hanger
and screw set
A-7383D-1EX-1 Printed in Japan
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FUNCTION DISPLAY
Icon Area
Text Area
Key Display Area
q
w
NOTE: The screen capture
is an example. The
displayed position of each
icon may differ, depending
on the function being used.
DIcon Area
Indicators
qSIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Displays the relative received signal strength.
w CLOCK
Displays the current time.
“AM” or “PM” is displayed beside the time display when the 12
hour display format is selected.
“--:--” is displayed instead of the current time when the internal
clock is not set.
Icons
POWER ICON
• “L1” is displayed when the output power is set to low.
• “L2” is displayed when the output power is set to mid.
• “H” is displayed when the output power is set to high.
AUDIBLE ICON
Displayed when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute) mode.
MESSAGE ICON
• Blinks after messages (Message or Status Message) have been
received.
• Stops blinking when the screen is changed, or any key is pushed,
but is displayed if unread messages are still in the Message memory.
• Disappears when all messages in the Message memory have
been read.
BELL ICON
Displayed when a matching signal is received, depending
on the presetting.
SCAN ICON
• Displayed when a scan is paused.
• Blinks while a scanning.
SCAN TARGET CHANNEL ICON
•Displayed when the channel is selected as a scan target channel.
SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION ICON
In the Analog mode:
Displayed when the Voice Scrambler function is ON.
In the Digital mode:
•Displayed when the Voice Encryption function is ON.
• Blinks when decoding an encrypted signal.
GPS ICON
• Displayed when valid position data is received.
• Blinks when searching for satellites or calculating position data.
RECORD ICON
• Displayed when the Record function is ON.
• Blinks while recording audio.
“R” is displayed when there is no microSD card free space and
you cannot record audio.
TALK AROUND ICON
Displayed when the Talk Around function is ON.
PHONE ICON
•Displayed when the transceiver is connected to a telephone
network on the selected channel.
• Blinks while receiving a phone call.
SITE LOCK ICON
Displayed when the Site Lock function is ON.
LONE WORKER ICON
Displayed when the Lone Worker function is ON.
NOISE CANCEL ICON
Displayed when the Noise Cancel function is ON.
SURVEILLANCE ICON
Displayed when the Surveillance function is ON.
VOX ICON
Displayed when the VOX function is ON.
Bluetooth®ICON
• Displayed when Bluetooth® is activated.
• Lights Blue when a Bluetooth®device is connected.
• Does not light when no Bluetooth®device is connected.
microSD ICON
Displayed when a microSD card is inserted.
“R” is displayed when the microSD card has not been formatted.
USB ICON
Displayed when a USB device is connected.
DText Area
Displays the selected Zone number, Channel number, and
Channel name, if set.
DKey Display Area
Displays the assigned function of [P1] and [P2].
Ask your dealer about the assigned Software key function.

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DAbout the Status indicator
• Lights red while transmitting.
• Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch
is open.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
DAbout the Microphone connector
Connect the supplied or optional microphone.
NEVER connect non-specifi ed microphones. The pin
assignments may be different and may damage the
transceiver.
Speaker
[VOL]
Status
indicator
Microphone
connector
Function
display
display
[OK] [Emer]
[Emer]
[Up]/[Down]
[Right]/[Left]
[Back]
[P1] [P2] Power key
REAR PANEL CONNECTION
NOTE: Different functions may have been assigned to the keys by your dealer, except for the Power key.
DTurning power ON
Push [ ] to turn ON the transceiver.
DReceiving and Transmitting
Receiving:
1. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a channel.
2. When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio
output level to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
1. Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
2. While holding down [PTT], speak at your normal voice
level.
3. Release [PTT] to receive.
BASIC OPERATION
OPTIONS
•RMK-5 SEPARATION KIT + separation cable*1
Enables you to separately install the transceiver’s main
unit from the front panel for convenient operation.
•HM-218 HAND MICROPHONE + separation cable*2
Command microphone with a built-in speaker
 You need the RMK-5 to connect the HM-218 to the transceiver.
•RMK-7 DUAL HEAD KIT +separation cable*1
Enables you to connect two control heads to the
transceiver’s main unit for dual head operation.
*1 OPC-2364, OPC-2365, OPC-2366 or OPC-2367 SEPARATION
CABLE is used to connect between the control head and the
transceiver’s main unit.
• OPC-2364: 1.9 m / 6.3 ft • OPC-2365: 3 m / 9.9 ft
• OPC-2366: 5 m / 16.4 ft • OPC-2367: 8 m / 26.3 ft
*2OPC-2373 or OPC-2374 SEPARATION CABLE for command
microphone is used to connect between the HM-218 and RMK-5.
• OPC-2373: 1.9 m / 6.3 ft • OPC-2374: 8 m / 26.3 ft
•SP-30, SP-35, SP-35L EXTERNAL SPEAKERS
Input impedence: 4 Ω
SP-30: Rated input= 20 W, Maximum input = 30 W
SP-35/SP35L: Rated input= 5 W, Maximum input = 7 W
•HM-220, HM-220T, HM-221, HM-221T HAND MICROPHONES
HM-220: Self-grounding heavy duty microphone
HM-220T: Self-grounding heavy duty DTMF microphone
HM-221: Hand microphone
HM-221T: DTMF microphone
•SM-29 DESKTOP MICROPHONE
•UX-241 GPS ANTENNA
Enables you to use the GPS function.
•VS-3 Bluetooth®HEADSET
The Bluetooth®headset with a [PTT] switch.
IMPORTANT:
To maximize the readability of your signal:
1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefl y before you start
speaking.
2. Hold the microphone 5 ~ 10 cm (2 ~ 4 inches) from your
mouth, then speak at your normal voice level.
•About the third party Bluetooth®headsets:
Icom has checked the PTT operation with some 3M Peltor
headsets such as the WS Headset XP, WS ProTac XP and
WS Alert XP. (Compatibility not guaranteed.)
Antenna
12 V
Battery
q
e
r
u
t
Solder
Crimp
NOTE: Use the terminals as shown
below for the cable connections.
w
Black
Red
y
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connect to an antenna. Contact
your dealer about antenna selection
and placement.
q
w
D-Sub 25-pin
Connects to an external unit.
t
GPS ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connect the UX-241 GPS antenna.
e
IGNITION LEAD
Connects to an ignition line.
Do not put pressure on this
lead. Binding to the DC power
cable is recommended.
uMICROPHONE HANGER
For a self-grounding type:
The microphone ON/OFF hook functions
can be used without the vehicle’s ground.
For a non-self-grounding type:
Connect the microphone hanger to the
vehicle’s ground for microphone ON/OFF
hook functions.
r
Connects to a 12 V DC battery.
Pay attention to polarities. NEVER connect
to a 24 V battery.
This will damage the transceiver.
i
i
EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
Connect a 4 ~ 8 Ωexternal speaker.
R
RWARNING! NEVER
remove the fuse
holders from the DC
power cable.
yUSB (Micro-B) CABLE
Connects to a PC.
Fuse holders
Non-self-grounding type
Self-grounding type
User supplied