Kenwood NEXEDGE NX-700 series User manual

B62-2112-40 (E)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
KULLANIM KILAVUZU
ΟΔΗΓΙΕΣ ΧΡΗΣΗΣ
NX-700
NX-800

Importeur
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC Uithoorn, Nederland
Importer
12 Priestley Way, London NW2 7BA, United Kingdom
Importeur
Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11, 61118 Bad Vilbel, Deutschland
Importador
Carretera de Rubi, 88 Planta 1A, 08174 Sant Cugat del Vallès Barcelona, España
Importateur
7 Allee des Barbanniers 92230 Gennevilliers, France
Importatore
Via G. Sirtori 7/9, 20129 Milano, Italia
Importeur
Leuvensesteenweg 248J, 1800 Vilvoorde, België
Authorised Representative in Europe
Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC Uithoorn, THE NETHERLANDS
Manufacturer
3-12, Moriyacho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 221-0022, JAPAN

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
NX-700
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
NX-800
NOTIFICATION
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU.
This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries as below.
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ISO3166

The AMBE+2TM voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property
rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice
coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this
Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer,
or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable
form. U.S. Patent Nos. #8,315,860, #8,595,002, #6,199,037, #6,912,495, #8,200,497, #7,970,606,
and #8,359,197.
Firmware Copyrights
The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in KENWOOD product memories
are reserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation.
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable
for countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)
Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be
disposed as household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility
capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts.
Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you.
Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing
detrimental effects on our health and the environment.

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THANK YOU
We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your personal mobile
applications.
This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your NEXEDGE mobile radio. Ask your
dealer for information on any customized features they may have added to your radio.
NOTICES TO THE USER
◆Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories under
government control.
◆Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
◆Refer service to qualified technicians only.
SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards
common to the operation of any transceiver.
◆EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)
Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations. Do
not carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the
trunk area.
◆INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS
Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either standing near to or touching the
antenna, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.
◆DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS
Operating the transceiver within 500 feet (150 m) of dynamite blasting caps may cause them
to explode. Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where
“TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO” signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps
in your vehicle, make sure they are carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do not
transmit while the caps are being placed into or removed from the container.

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PRECAUTIONS
Observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver
damage.
• Do not attempt to configure the transceiver while driving; it is too dangerous.
• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.
• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near heating
appliances.
• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the
transceiver power off immediately, and contact your KENWOOD dealer.
• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic laws. Please check
and observe the vehicle regulations in your area.
• Do not use options not specified by KENWOOD.
◆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 a KENWOOD optional DC power cable.
◆Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.
For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using an optional mounting bracket and screw
set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.

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CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT................................................. 1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES....................................................................... 1
PREPARATION................................................................................................ 2
TOOLS REQUIRED.................................................................................... 2
POWER CABLE CONNECTION................................................................ 2
INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER ............................................................ 3
GETTING ACQUAINTED................................................................................. 4
FRONT PANEL........................................................................................... 4
DISPLAY..................................................................................................... 5
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS .................................................................... 6
BASIC OPERATIONS...................................................................................... 7
SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF .................................................................. 7
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ....................................................................... 7
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/GROUP ID................................... 7
TRANSMITTING......................................................................................... 7
RECEIVING ................................................................................................ 8
MENU MODE ................................................................................................... 9
MENU ACCESS ......................................................................................... 9
MENU CONFIGURATION .......................................................................... 9
CHARACTER ENTRY .............................................................................. 11
SCAN ............................................................................................................ 12
TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT...................................................... 12
PRIORITY SCAN...................................................................................... 12
SCAN REVERT ........................................................................................ 12
SCAN DELETE/ADD................................................................................ 13
PRIORITY-CHANNEL SELECT............................................................... 13
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ......................... 14
SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)......................................................... 14
STATUS MESSAGE ................................................................................. 14
SHORT/LONG MESSAGES..................................................................... 15
GPS REPORT .......................................................................................... 15

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS ........................................................................... 16
DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS................................ 16
TRUNKING CALLS (ANALOG)............................................................... 16
EMERGENCY CALLS.............................................................................. 17
SCRAMBLER........................................................................................... 17
SIGNALING.............................................................................................. 18
CLOCK ..................................................................................................... 19
LCD BRIGHTNESS.................................................................................. 19
HORN ALERT .......................................................................................... 19
PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA).......................................................................... 19
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ..................................................................... 20
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) .......................................................................... 20
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR........................................................... 20
COMPANDER........................................................................................... 20
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)........................................................ 20
CONTROL CHANNEL HUNT................................................................... 20
PTT ID ...................................................................................................... 20
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT.................................. 21
VOICE RECORDER ................................................................................. 21
VOICE GUIDE .......................................................................................... 22

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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized
KENWOOD service facility, or the factory.
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in
the following list before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or
have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
• DC power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Fuse (15 A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
• Mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Screw set
• 5 x 16 mm self-tapping screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Hex-headed screw with washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Spring washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Flat washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Instruction manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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PREPARATION
Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected from
the radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Electronic fuel injection, anti-skid
braking, and cruise control systems are typical examples of equipment that may malfunction. If
your vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her
aid in determining if they will perform normally while transmitting.
Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized
KENWOOD service facility, or the factory.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Note: Before installing the transceiver, always check how far the mounting screws will extend
below the mounting surface. When drilling mounting holes, be careful not to damage vehicle wiring
or parts.
The following tools are required for installing the transceiver:
• 1/4 inch (6 mm) or larger electric drill
• 5/32 inch (4.2 mm) drill bit for the self-tapping screws used to mount the optional
mounting bracket
• Circle cutters
POWER CABLE CONNECTION
◆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 a KENWOOD optional DC power cable.
◆Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.
1Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the firewall, where a power
cable can be passed through. If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill the
firewall, then install a rubber grommet.
2Run the two power cable leads through the firewall and into the engine
compartment, from the passenger compartment.
3Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black lead to
the negative (–) battery terminal.
• Locate the fuse as close to the battery as possible.
4Coil and secure the surplus cable with a retaining band.
• Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removed for
servicing while keeping the power applied.