Kenwood NX-5800E User manual

B5A-0806-10 (E)
USER GUIDE
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GUIA DO UTILIZADOR
NX-5000 series

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, Nederland
Manufacturer
3-12, Moriyacho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 221-0022, JAPAN

USER GUIDE
VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
NX-5700
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
NX-5800
• SDTMandmicroSDTMaretrademarksofSD-3C,LLCintheUnitedStates.
and/orothercountries.
• TheBluetooth®wordmarkandlogosareregisteredtrademarksowned
byBluetoothSIG,Inc.andanyuseofsuchmarksbyJVCKENWOOD
Corporationisunderlicense.Othertrademarksandtradenamesare
thoseoftheirrespectiveowners.
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
ThisUserGuidecoversonlythebasicoperationsofyourradio.Ask
yourdealerforinformationonanycustomizedfeaturestheymay
haveaddedtoyourradio.ForusingdetailsUserManual,refertothe
followingURL.
http://manual.kenwood.com/en_contents/search/keyword

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THANK YOU
We are grateful you have chosen KENWOOD for your Digital Transceiver
applications.
CONTENTS
NOTICES TO THE USER................................................................ 3
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................... 4
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT .......................................... 5
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................................................................ 5
PREPARATION .......................................................................... 6
ORIENTATION ........................................................................... 8
OPERATION PANEL (ATTACHED PANEL OR KCH-19) .................................. 8
DISPLAY....................................................................................................... 9
BASIC OPERATION ................................................................... 12
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF..................................................................... 12
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME.......................................................................... 12
SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL........................................................... 12
TRANSMITTING.......................................................................................... 12
RECEIVING ................................................................................................. 12
INFORMATION ON SOFTWARE LICENSE.......................................... 13

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NOTICES TO THE USER
• Governmentlawprohibitstheoperationofunlicensedradiotransmitterswithintheterritories
undergovernmentcontrol.
• Illegaloperationispunishablebyneand/orimprisonment.
• Referservicetoqualied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.
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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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.
• Do not put the plastic bag used for packing of this equipment on the place which reaches a small
child's hand. It will become a cause of suffocation if it wears flatly.
• Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.
• Keep the volume as low as possible to protect your hearing.
• Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional accessories.
• To dispose of batteries, be sure to comply with the laws and regulations in your country or region.
• 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.
• Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch the
cable.
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.
When using the Transceiver, refer to the “NOTICES TO THE USER” and “PRECAUTIONS”. If the
warnings are not observed, there may be the possibility to have any malfunction. In this case, press
and hold the Power Switch for 5 seconds or more. If the malfunction persists, ask your dealer.

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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Note:
• The following 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
below 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 (with fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• 15 A fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mounting bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Screw set
• 5 x 16 mm self-tapping screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• M4 x 6 mm hex-headed screw with washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Spring washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Flat washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Microphone (with cable)
• KMC-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Microphone hanger (with 4 x 16 mm self-tapping screws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
User guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. Typical examples include
electronic fuel injection, anti-skid braking, and cruise control. 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.
■Connecting the power cable
The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity
and voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.
1Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the firewall, where the
power cable can be passed through.
• If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill a hole, then install a rubber grommet.
2Run the power cable through the firewall and into the engine compartment.
3Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black lead
to the negative (–) battery terminal.
• Place the fuse as close to the battery as possible.
4Coil the surplus cable and secure it 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.
■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. When drilling mounting holes, be careful not to damage vehicle wiring or parts.
1Mark the position of the holes in the dash, using the mounting bracket as a
template. Using a 4.2 mm (5/32 inch) drill bit, drill the holes, then attach the
mounting bracket using the supplied screws.
• Mount the transceiver within easy reach of the user and where there is sufficient
space at the rear of the transceiver for cable connections.
2Connect the antenna and the supplied power cable to the transceiver.
3Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using the
supplied hex-headed screws.

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4Mount the microphone hanger in a location where it will be within easy
reach of the user.
• The microphone and microphone cable should be mounted in a place where
they will not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.
When replacing the fuse in the DC power cable, be sure to replace it with a fuse of the same
value. Never replace a fuse with one that is rated with a higher value.
5 x 16 mm Self-tapping screw
Flat washer
Spring washer
M4 x 6 mm
hex-headed screw with
washer
RF antenna connector
12 V vehicle
battery
Mounting bracket
Microphone
GPS antenna connector
for KRA-40
Fuse
Red (+) cable
Black (–) cable
DC power cable
Power input connector
External
speaker jack
Ignition sense
cable
■Using the microSD memory card
To install a microSD memory card on this transceiver, please consult your
dealer.
• microSD memory cards (Class 2 or higher) and microSDHC memory cards (Class 2
or higher) can be used.
• SDXC memory cards cannot be used.
• This transceiver is not guaranteed to operate with all microSD memory cards.
(Operations are confirmed on memory cards for the following brands:
SanDisk, TOSHIBA and Panasonic.)
Compensation Disclaimer
Data stored on the microSD memory card may be altered or lost due to problems with this
transceiver. We do not accept liability in respect of the data stored on your microSD memory
card, failure to save the data properly, loss of data, and any direct or indirect damages.

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ORIENTATION
OPERATION PANEL (ATTACHED PANEL OR KCH-19)
ab c
g
efh
d
a[ ] (Power) switch
Press to switch the transceiver ON or OFF.
b[ ] / [ ] keys
Press to activate its programmable function. The default key setting is
[Volume Up]/ [Volume Down].
c[] / [ ] keys
Press to activate its programmable function. The default key setting is
[Channel Up]/ [Channel Down].
dIllumination sensor
Sensor for Auto Dimmer Function.
eMicrophone jack
Insert the microphone plug into this jack.
fTX/RX Indicator
The indicator lights in different colors to indicate the current status of the
transceiver.
Lights red while transmitting and green while receiving.
g[] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / Auxiliary (orange) keys
Press to activate their programmable functions.
[] : The default key setting is [Clear].
[ ] : The default key setting is [Menu].
[ ] : The default key setting is [Squelch Off Momentary].
[ ] : The default key setting is [Zone Down].
[ ] : The default key setting is [Zone Up].
[ ] : The default key setting is [Function].
Auxiliary (orange) : The default key setting is [None].
hSpeaker
Internal speaker.
For details on programming functions to the keys on your transceiver, please contact
your dealer or refer to the "User Manual" available from the following URL.
http://manual2.jvckenwood.com/en_contents/search/