Kenwood NX-1200 Series Parts list manual

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NX-1200 series
NX-1300 series
Function List
(Function Reference)
Version: 1.00
Last Updated: October 07, 2019
Language: English
Type: K

1 Object Models
2
1 Object Models
Table 1-1 Object Models
Protocol
Frequency
Model Name
Model Type
Remark
NXDN/ ANALOG*1
136 MHz –174 MHz
NX-1200 N K2
Standard*3
NX-1200 N K
Basic*4
400 MHz –470 MHz
NX-1300 N K5
Standard*3
NX-1300 N K4
Basic*4
DMR/ ANALOG*2
136 MHz –174 MHz
NX-1200 D K2
Standard*3
NX-1200 D K
Basic*4
400 MHz –470 MHz
NX-1300 D K5
Standard*3
NX-1300 D K4
Basic*4
Table 1-2 Object Models (U.S.A only)
Protocol
Frequency
Model Name
Model Type
Remark
NXDN/ ANALOG*1
136 MHz –174 MHz
NX-1200 NV K2
Standard*3
NX-1200 NV K
Basic*4
400 MHz –470 MHz
NX-1300 NU K5
Standard*3
NX-1300 NU K4
Basic*4
DMR/ ANALOG*2
136 MHz –174 MHz
NX-1200 DV K2
Standard*3
NX-1200 DV K
Basic*4
400 MHz –470 MHz
NX-1300 DU K5
Standard*3
NX-1300 DU K4
Basic*4
*1 Firmware base on "NXDN/ ANALOG". When use as DMR, it is necessary to rewrite the firmware and activate software option.
*2 Firmware base on "DMR/ ANALOG". When use as NXDN, it is necessary to rewrite the firmware and activate software option.
*3 Standard Model:
With LCD and Front 7 Buttons
Zone/ Channel Number: 128 zones/ 250 channels per zone, 260 channels per transceiver
*4 Basic Model:
No LCD and No Front Button
Zone/ Channel Number: 4 zones/ 16 channels per zone, 64 channels per transceiver
1.1 Firmware Version
Table 1-3 Firmware Version
Item
Specifications
Remark
Firmware Version of the Transceiver
1.00.00
Version of KPG-D6/ KPG-D6N*1
V1.00
*1 KPG-D6N is the programming software to configure functions for the transceiver to be used in the U.S.A.
The following Radio Feature License is required to use the functions described in this manual.
Table 1-4 Radio Feature License
Function Name
Radio Feature License
Remark
ENHANCED ENCRYPTION
KWD-1500EE
40bit ARC4 (DMR)
REMOTE CONTROL
KWD-1501RC
(DMR/NXDN)

2 Specifications
3
2 Specifications
Table 2-1 Specifications List
DMR Mode
NXDN Mode
ANALOG Mode
・DMR Digital Air Interface
・Channel Spacing
12.5 kHz (Narrow)
・VOX
・Over-the-Air Alias
・Late Entry
・Auto Slot Select
・Individual Call
・Paging Call
・Group Call & Broadcast Call
・Status Message
・Short Message
・Unaddressed Call
・Call Interruption
・GPS Combination
・Remote Control
・Remote Stun/ Kill
・Remote Monitor
・Site Roaming
・Emergency Call
・Bit Scramble Encryption
・Single Scan
・Multi Scan
・Priority Scan
・NXDN Digital Air Interface
・Channel Spacing
6.25 kHz (Very Narrow)
12.5 kHz (Narrow)
・VOX
・Over-the-Air Alias
・Late Entry
・Individual Call
・Paging Call
・Group Call
・Status Message
・Short Message
・GPS Combination
・Remote Control
・Remote Stun/ Kill
・Remote Monitor
・Site Roaming
・Emergency Call
・Bit Scramble Encryption
・Single Scan
・Multi Scan
・Priority Scan
General
・Channel Spacing
12.5 kHz (Narrow)
25.0 kHz (Wide)
・FleetSync, MDC-1200
・2-tone/ DTMF
・VOX
・Single Scan
・Multi Scan
・Priority Scan
FleetSync
・PTT ID/ Caller ID
・Selective/ Group Call
・Paging Call
・Status Message
・Emergency, Short Message
MDC-1200
・PTT ID/ Caller ID
・Selective/ Group Call
・Emergency Response
・Radio Check,
Radio Inhibit/ Radio Uninhibit

3 DMR function
4
3 DMR function
Displaying the Voltage Value of a Battery When the Transceiver Is Turned ON (Power-on (Battery Voltage))
Type
‘■Standard model □Basic model
Description
Battery Voltage is the function to display the voltage value of a battery when the transceiver is turned ON.
Operating the transceiver
Turn the [Power/Volume Knob] clockwise from the power-off
position.
Transceiver behavior :
The transceiver is turned on.
Power-on Tone sounds.
All LCD segments and icons light up for a minimum of 500ms
or until the Power-on Tone has finished sounding, whichever
is longer.
Transceiver behavior :
The voltage value is displayed after the “BATT”.
(The detected voltage value is 7.00V)
Note
-
Configuration using FPU
Battery Voltage : Edit > Optional Features > Optional Features 1 > Common 2 > Power-on
Displaying the LED When the Transceiver Is Turned ON (Power-on (LED))
Type
‘■Standard model ■Basic model
Description
Setting the color of the LED that lights up when the power is on, for example, groups can be color coded when
grouping is necessary.
Setting the color of the LED that lights up for about 2 seconds at startup.
・Yellow
・Purple
・Blue
・Light Blue
・Red
・Green
・White
Operating the transceiver
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-
Note
For Basic Model, LED Blinking Color of Error Mode are summarize as below.
LED Blinking Color of Error Mode
Error
Blinking Color
Kill
Yellow
Purple
Unprogramming mode
Yellow
Blue
Key Fail
Yellow
Green
Data Error
Yellow
Light Blue
Voice Data Error
Yellow
-
ESN Error
Red
Purple
Feature Error
Red
Blue
Configuration using FPU
LED : Edit > Optional Features > Optional Features 1 > Common 2 > Power-on

3 DMR function
5
Using Function Buttons (Mode Reset Timer)
Type
‘■Standard model ■Basic model
Description
Mode Reset Timer is the timer for canceling the standby status of further key entry in Function Mode, and for
canceling the function activation status of 2nd Function. By using this function, Function Mode does not need to
be disabled manually.
The function also helps by canceling the Function Mode automatically so as not to remain in Function Mode for
too long.
If no button is pressed before the amount of time configured in Mode Reset Timer expires, the transceiver
returns to the previous mode.
If a Function button is pressed, the transceiver waits for a function configured for 2nd Function to be activated,
and then Mode Reset Timer starts counting down. If no button is pressed before the amount of time configured
in Mode Reset Timer expires, the transceiver cancels waiting for the function to be activated. Mode Reset
Timer can be extended by button operation.
Mode Reset Timer is used for the following Function Modes.
2-tone Mode
Autodial Mode
Autodial Programming Mode
Channel Entry Mode
External Mic Sense Mode*1
External Speaker Mode
Fixed Volume Mode*1
Group Call Mode
Individual Call Mode
Maintenance Display Mode
Menu Mode
Mic Sense Mode*1
Microphone Type Mode*1
OST Mode (OST List)
Priority-channel Select Mode
Radio Check Mode*1
Radio Inhibit Mode*1
Radio Uninhibit Mode*1
Remote Control Mode
RXAudio Equalizer Mode*1
RXAudio Gain Control Mode*1
Scrambler/Encryption Code Mode
Selcall Mode
Short Message Mode
Speaker Type Mode*1
Squelch Level Mode
Stack Mode
Status Mode
Transceiver Password Mode*2
TXAudio Equalizer Mode*1
VOX Gain Level Mode
*1Modes entered only from Menu Mode.
*2 “PASSWORD”reappears on the display when the duration configured in Mode Reset Timer elapses.
Operating the transceiver
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-
Note
-
Configuration using FPU
Mode Reset Timer : Edit > Optional Features > Optional Features 1 > Common 1

3 DMR function
6
Locking the Transceiver Buttons (Button Lock/ Auto Button Lock Timer)
Type
‘■Standard model ■Basic model
Description
Button Lock is the function to disable the transceiver button operation.
This function prevents the incorrect operation of the transceiver by physical contact while carrying the
transceiver, such as around the waist.
Auto Button Lock Timer is the function to automatically enable the Button Lock when no button is operated
after the Button Lock is disabled.
Operating the transceiver
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-
Note
Buttons assigned with the following functions can be used even while the Button Lock is enabled:
・Emergency
・Backlight
・Battery Status
・Call Response
・Clear
・Function
・Button Lock
・Monitor
・Monitor Momentary
・Squelch Off
・Squelch Off Momentary
・Save Log Data
If no button is operated for the amount of time configured in Auto Button Lock Timer after the Button Lock is
disabled, the Button Lock is automatically enabled.
Configuration using FPU
Front Buttons ：Edit > Button Assignment > General > Button Lock
Side Buttons ：Edit > ButtonAssignment > General > Button Lock
PTT Switch ：Edit > Button Assignment > General > Button Lock
Selector ：Edit > ButtonAssignment > General > Button Lock
Volume Control ：Edit > ButtonAssignment > General > Button Lock
Auto Button Lock Timer ：Edit > Optional Features > Optional Features 1 > Common 1
Display Functions of the Display (Display Format)
Type
‘■Standard model □Basic model
Description
Display Format is the function to display the Channel Name or both the zone number and channel number on
the display.
Display Format
Configuration
Description
Channel Name
Displays the Channel Name.
Zone-Channel Number
Displays both the zone number and channel number.
Operating the transceiver
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-
Note
Refer to [Display Format] button assignment for details on how to change the Display Format.
Configuration using FPU
Display Format ：Edit > Optional Features > Optional Features 1 > Common 1
Lighting the Backlight (Auto Backlight)
Type
‘■Standard model □Basic model
Description
The backlight is equipped on the back side of the LCD on the transceiver. By lighting the backlight, the LCD can
be viewed in dark places or at night.
Pressing the Backlight button toggles the backlight between On and Off.
Auto Backlight is enabled, the backlight lights when operating any button of the transceiver, or when receiving
a call.
Operating the transceiver
-
-
Note
-
Configuration using FPU
Backlight Timer, PTT Press, Any Operation, Call/Message Receive :
Edit > Optional Features > Optional Features 1 > Common 1 >Auto Backlight

3 DMR function
7
Reducing the Influence of the Internal Beat (Beat Shift)
Type
‘■Standard model ■Basic model
Description
Beat Shift can be used to eliminate the influences of heterodyning in the transceiver caused by internal
oscillators.
Due to the transceiver’s circuit configuration, the harmonics of the oscillators may interfere with reception
depending on the receive frequency.
The interference to reception can be avoided by slightly shifting the frequency of the oscillator.
Beat Shift can be configured for each channel.
Operating the transceiver
-
-
Note
-
Configuration using FPU
Beat Shift ：Edit > Zone Information > Channel Edit > General
Changing the Zone-channel (Rollover/End Stop)
Type
‘■Standard model ■Basic model
Description
Rollover/End Stop is the method to configure how a zone or channel migrates when changing the zone or
channel using the PF buttons or Selector on the transceiver.
Rollover/End Stop
Configuration
Description
Rollover
A Rollover Tone (1 beep) sounds from the transceiver and the transceiver
migrates to the zone or channel having the lowest number when attempting to
increase the zone or channel number while the zone or channel having the
largest number is selected.
The transceiver migrates to the zone or channel having the largest number when
attempting to decrease the zone or channel number while the zone or channel
having the lowest number is selected.
End Stop
The zone or channel in the range between the highest and lowest numbers can
be selected. The zone or channel number is not looped. AStop Tone (1 beep)
sounds from the transceiver and the transceiver does not migrate to a different
zone or channel when attempting to increase the zone or channel number while
the zone or channel having the largest number is selected.
Also, a Stop Tone (1 beep) sounds from the transceiver and the transceiver does
not migrate to a different zone or channel when attempting to decrease the zone
or channel number while the zone or channel having the lowest number is
selected.
Operating the transceiver
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-
Note
For Basic model, [Selector] cannot be locked by Button Lock.
Configuration using FPU
Rollover/End Stop : Edit > Optional Features > Optional Features 1 > Common 1
Transmit and Receive (Transmit Power)
Type
‘■Standard model ■Basic model
Description
Transmit Power is the transmission power of the transceiver. A user can use the transceiver by switching the
transmission power to high power, medium power or low power.
When High Transmit Power is on, transceiver operates at High Transmit Power (5W).
When Medium Transmit Power is on, transceiver operates at Medium Transmit Power (4W).
When Low Transmit Power is on, transceiver operates at Low Transmit Power (1W).
Operating the transceiver
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-
Note
There is icon ( ) about Low Transmit Power only. In other cases, the transmit power icon is not displayed.
Refer to the user manual for instructions on how to configure the transceiver about PF Button.
Configuration using FPU
Transmit Power : Edit > Zone Information > Channel Edit > General
Transmit and Receive (Channel Spacing)
Type
‘■Standard model ■Basic model
Description
Channel Spacing is the channel spacing used by the transceiver to transmit and receive.
Channel spacing is the spacing of frequencies between adjacent channels.
In a DMR Conventional system, the channel spacing is fixed at 12.5 kHz.
Operating the transceiver
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-
Note
-
Configuration using FPU
RX Frequency, TX Frequency :
Edit > Zone Information > Channel Edit > General

3 DMR function
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Configuring Audio Profile (Digital Audio Offset)
Type
‘■Standard model ■Basic model
Description
Digital Audio Offset is the function to enable the transceiver to function after the offset value configured in
Digital Audio Offset is added to or deleted from the configuration values in Microphone Sense and External
Microphone Sense.
This function is used when the microphone level used on digital channels and the microphone level used on
analog channels are to be configured separately.
The configuration range of Digital Audio Offset is between -10 dB and +6 dB. On a digital channel, the
transceiver functions with the combined value of the configuration value in Microphone Sense or External
Microphone Sense and the configuration value in Digital Audio Offset.
Operating the transceiver
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-
Note
-
Configuration using FPU
Digital Audio Offset : Edit > Optional Features > Optional Features 1 > Common 1 > Microphone Sense
Configuring Audio Profile (Audio Profile) (Microphone Type)
Type
‘■Standard model ■Basic model
Description
Microphone Type is the function to configure the type of external microphone to be connected to the
transceiver and keep the audio quality in optimum condition.
The external microphones to be connected to the transceiver have different audio characteristics. Use of this
function equalizes audio characteristics and corrects the condition to be optimum for digitalization.
Microphone Type
Microphone Type
Description
None
Disables the capability to adjust audio characteristics.
This configuration is used when not wanting to change the audio characteristics.
Microphone 1
KMC-45D
Microphone 2
KMC-48GPS*
Microphone 3
KMC-21
Microphone 4
KHS-7, KHS-8, KHS-22, KHS-25, KHS-26, KHS-27, KHS-31
Microphone 5
KHS-23, KHS-35F
Microphone 6
KHS-10
Microphone 7
EMC-11, EMC-12
Microphone 8
Reserved. Audio quality is same as None.
Microphone 9
KHS-29F
Microphone 10
Reserved. Audio quality is same as None.
Microphone 11
KHS-8NC
*Not support for DMR.
Operating the transceiver
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Note
Burst noise may occur if an external microphone other than KMC-45D is used.
If using an external microphone unlisted in the table above, configuring “None” in Microphone Type is
recommended.
Configuration using FPU
Microphone Type : Edit > DMR > Conventional 2 >Audio > TXAudio Response
PF_BTN[Menu]
Edit > Button Assignment > Menu

3 DMR function
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Configuring Audio Profile (Audio Profile) (Speaker Type)
Type
‘■Standard model ■Basic model
Description
Speaker Type is the function to configure the type of external speaker to be connected to the transceiver and
keep the audio in optimum condition.
The external speakers to be connected to the transceiver have different audio characteristics. Using this function
equalizes audio characteristics that differ for each speaker, and can correct the demodulated sound when a
digital signal is received.
Speaker Type
Speaker Type
Description
None
Disables the capability to adjust audio characteristics.
This configuration is used when not wanting to change the audio characteristics.
Speaker 1
KMC-45D
Speaker 2
KMC-48GPS
Speaker 3
KMC-21
Speaker 4
KHS-7, KHS-8, KHS-22, KHS-25, KHS-26, KHS-27, KHS-31
Speaker 5
KHS-23, KHS-35F
Speaker 6
KHS-10
Speaker 7
EMC-11, EMC-12
Speaker 8
Reserved. Audio quality is same as None.
Speaker 9
KHS-29F
Speaker 10
KEP-2
Speaker 11
KHS-8NC
Operating the transceiver
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Note
If using an external speaker unlisted in the table above, configuring “None” in Speaker Type is recommended.
Configuration using FPU
Speaker Type : Edit > DMR > Conventional 2 >Audio > RXAudio Response
PF_BTN[Menu]
Edit > Button Assignment > Menu
Viewing the Receive History (Stack) (Retain Stacked Message)
Type
‘■Standard model □Basic model
Description
In Stack Mode, the incoming call history (Caller ID) can be viewed. In an analog system (FleetSync), an NXDN
system, or a DMR system, in addition to the incoming call history, received Status Messages and Short
Messages can be viewed in Stack Mode. Received IDs and messages are stored in the stack memory of the
transceiver.
In order to store the received IDs and various messages in the stack memory of the transceiver, Caller ID Stack,
Status Message Stack, or Short Message Stack needs to be individually enabled by using KPG-D6/ D6N.
The “ ” icon appears if messages are stored in the transceiver. If there is an unread message, the “ ”
icon blinks.
Pressing the PF_BTN[Stack] places the transceiver in Stack Mode. Or, the transceiver can also be placed in
Stack Mode by selecting “Stack” after placing the transceiver in Menu Mode by pressing the PF_BTN[Menu].
Retain Stacked Message is the function to retain the stored Caller IDs, Status Messages, or Short Messages in
the stack memory of the transceiver even after the transceiver is turned OFF.
Operating the transceiver
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-
Note
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Configuration using FPU
Short Message Stack, Retain Stacked Message :
Edit > Optional Features > Optional Features 1 > Common 4 > Stack Condition

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The function to store IDs of callers in the stack memory (Caller ID Stack)
Type
‘■Standard model □Basic model
Description
Caller ID Stack is the function to store IDs of callers in the stack memory.
The transceiver can store a maximum of 64 Caller IDs.
Caller ID Stack
Configuration
Description
None
The Caller ID is not stored even if a call is received.
Individual Call,
Only the Caller ID of an Individual Call or Paging Call is stored.
Any Call
The Caller IDs of all calls are stored.
However, the Caller IDs of Unaddressed Calls and Broadcast Group Calls are not
stored in a DMR Conventional system.
Operating the transceiver
Stacking Caller ID
Transceiver behavior :
When the transceiver receives a call, icon blinks to
indicate that the Caller ID is being stacked.
Note
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Configuration using FPU
Caller ID Stack ：Edit > Optional Features > Optional Features 1 > Common 4 > Stack Condition
Call ID for Message, Channel Name, Stack Order :
Edit > Optional Features > Optional Features 1 > Common 4 > Message Display
Status Hold ：Edit > Optional Features > Optional Features 1 > Common 4
Viewing the Receive History (Stack) (Clear Caller ID Stack on Reply)
Type
‘■Standard model □Basic model
Description
Clear Caller ID Stack on Reply is the function to clear a Caller ID from the stack memory of the transceiver if
the Caller ID stored in the stack memory is selected and called back.
Also, the Caller ID of the calling party is stored in the stock memory when the transceiver receives a call, but the
Caller ID is cleared from the stack memory if a response is initiated while the Auto Reset Timer is counting down.
Subsequently, the Caller ID is not stored in the stack memory even if a call from the same party is received while
the Auto Reset Timer is counting down.
If this function is disabled, a Caller ID is not cleared from the stack memory of the transceiver even if the Caller
ID stored in the stack memory is selected and called back.
Operating the transceiver
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Note
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Configuration using FPU
Clear Caller ID Stack on Reply ：Edit > DMR > General
Caller ID Stack ：Edit > Optional Features > Optional Features 1 > Common 4 > Stack Condition
Indication and Display (Selective Call Alert LED)
Type
‘■Standard model ■Basic model
Description
Selective CallAlert LED is the function to make the LED flash when the transceiver receives a call using a DMR
ID.
A user can notice by the LED that the transceiver is receiving a call.
One of the 7 colors can be used to make the LED flash, and the flashing color can be configured for each type of
call.
Yellow
Purple
Blue
Light Blue
Red
Green
White
Operating the transceiver
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Note
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Configuration using FPU
Selective Call Alert LED :
Edit > DMR > Conventional 3
Individual Call, Group Call, Broadcast Group Call, Paging Call :
Edit > DMR > Conventional 3 > Selective Call Alert LED > LED Color