Kenwood ProTalk NX-P500 User manual

B5A-2778-00/00 (P)
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
USER MANUAL
NX-P500

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CONTENTS
PREPARATION...................................................................................................................... 4
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK...........................................................................4
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK ................................................................................................4
REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK .................................................................................................4
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK .................................................................................................5
INSTALLING / REMOVING THE BELT CLIP HOLSTER ................................................................7
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE (OR HEADSET).................................8
ORIENTATION ....................................................................................................................... 9
BUTTONS AND CONTROLS .........................................................................................................9
DISPLAY .......................................................................................................................................11
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS........................................................................................ 13
BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 16
POWER ON ..................................................................................................................................16
ADJUST THE VOLUME ................................................................................................................16
SELECT A CHANNEL ..................................................................................................................16
MAKE A CALL ..............................................................................................................................17
RECEIVE VOICE ..........................................................................................................................17
CONTINUE CALLING...................................................................................................................17
POWER OFF ................................................................................................................................17
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION............................................... 18
SELCALL MODE (SELECTIVE CALLING)...................................................................................18
NXDN................................................................................................................................... 21
SELCALL MODE (SELECTIVE CALLING)...................................................................................21
CHANNEL MENU MODE .................................................................................................... 24
TRANSMIT POWER .....................................................................................................................25
PRIVACY TALK .............................................................................................................................25
PTT ID (Analog FleetSync)/ SELCALL ON PTT (Digital NXDN) ..................................................27
COMPANDER...............................................................................................................................28
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)................................................................................29
SETTING MODE.................................................................................................................. 30
PROFILE NUMBER ......................................................................................................................32
CALLING ALERT TONE ...............................................................................................................32
HOME CHANNEL.........................................................................................................................33
SECOND CHANNEL ....................................................................................................................34
TRANSMIT TONE LEVEL ............................................................................................................36
PTT HOLD ....................................................................................................................................36

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INCORRECT SIGNALING NOTIFICATION .................................................................................37
BACKLIGHT..................................................................................................................................38
BATTERY SAVER .........................................................................................................................39
CONTROL TONE..........................................................................................................................40
SQUELCH LEVEL ........................................................................................................................40
MICROPHONE SENSE ................................................................................................................41
EXTERNAL MICROPHONE SENSE............................................................................................41
MICROPHONE TYPE...................................................................................................................42
VOX GAIN LEVEL.........................................................................................................................43
VOX DELAY TIME.........................................................................................................................44
TRANSMIT INHIBIT WHILE RECEIVING.....................................................................................44
VOX PROCEED TONE .................................................................................................................45
EARPHONE MODE......................................................................................................................46
SELECTABLE POWER ON LED ..................................................................................................47
SELECTABLE POWER ON TONE................................................................................................48
TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ..............................................................................................................48
LOW BATTERY WARNING...........................................................................................................48
BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) .............................................................................................48
MONITOR .....................................................................................................................................49
SQUELCH OFF ............................................................................................................................49
SCAN............................................................................................................................................50
REVERT CHANNEL .....................................................................................................................50
SIGNALING .................................................................................................................................51
BUTTON LOCK ...........................................................................................................................51
SUPER LOCK...............................................................................................................................52
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS........................................................................................... 53
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR .....................................................................................................53
OPTIONS............................................................................................................................. 54
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................................................................................ 55
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 55
The contents described in this User manual, which depend on dealer programming.
For details, consult your dealer.

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PREPARATION
Shows how to use supplied accessories of this transceiver.
For options not supplied, sold separately, refer to the list {p.54}.
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use.
CAUTION
◆Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by re.
◆Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
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Battery Cover
Battery pack
Label
1
Insert the battery pack into the battery cover.
• Pay attention to the position of notch of
the battery pack.
• Insert the battery pack with the model
name label facing up.
• Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
Battery Cover
a
b
2
Align the battery cover with the groove on the
back of the transceiver.
Lock Lever
3
Slide the Lock lever (both side) to lock it.
• There will be feedback in the form of a
click.
REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
a
b
1
Slide the lock lever (both side) to unlock.
2
Release the lock on the battery cover, then
remove the battery cover with a coin or the
like.
• Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use.
Average battery pack life:
Transmit Power HIGH Transmit Power LOW
Battery Saver on: 15.5 hours Battery Saver on: 16.5 hours
Battery Saver off: 14 hours Battery Saver off: 15 hours
• Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and
90% standby time.
1
Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack located on the bottom of the charger.
DC plug
2
Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.
To AC outlet
3
Slide a transceiver equipped with a battery
pack into the charging slot of the charger.
• Make sure the metal contacts of the
battery pack mate securely with the
charger metal terminals.
• The indicator lights red and charging
begins.
LED
Charger terminals

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CAUTION
◆Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a battery pack before inserting the
transceiver into the charger.
◆Always remove the AC adapter from an AC outlet before attempting to inspect or clean
the charger. Removing the battery packs or changing the controls does not remove
the AC voltage from the charger.
◆Position the AC adapter cable so it will not be stepped on, tripped over, nor subjected
to damage.
◆Always remove the AC adapter from an AC outlet by pulling on the adapter rather than
the cable.
◆Do not use the charger if it has a damaged AC adapter or adapter cable, or if the
charger has been damaged in any way. Contact your KENWOOD dealer to replace or
repair the damaged part.
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When charging is completed, the indicator flashing green. Remove the battery
pack or the transceiver from the charging slot of the charger.
• It takes approximately 4.5 hours to charge the battery pack.
• When the charger will not be used for a long time, unplug the AC adapter
from the AC outlet.
Note:
◆The ambient temperature should be between 41°F and 104°F (5°C and 40°C) while
charging is in progress. Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery.
◆The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and
correctly charged. Replace the battery pack.
LED Status
Indicator color Meaning
Light Red A transceiver is in the charging slot and charging has
started.
Flashing Red
the battery pack is either defective or the battery pack
contacts are not properly mated with those of the
charger.
Flashing Green Charging is completed; remove the battery pack from
the charger.
Alternates flashing green and
orange
The temperature of the battery pack has not satisfied
the charging start temperature. Remove the battery
pack from the charger and wait until it reaches a
normal temperature before charging it again.

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INSTALLING / REMOVING THE BELT CLIP HOLSTER
1
Install the transceiver on the belt clip holster.
• Insert the transceiver until "click" sound is heard.
2
Push the upper part of the holster to the rear side, remove the lock and pull out
the transceiver.
Belt Clip Holster
Note:
◆When pulling the transceiver out of the holster, do not hold the antenna, Pull holding the
transceiver on both sides.

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INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE (OR
HEADSET)
1
Turn the transceiver power OFF.
• For transceivers that are able to adjust the volume level, adjust the volume
to the minimum setting before turning the transceiver power OFF.
2
Insert the plug into the SP/MIC jack on the transceiver, then fix it with a nut.
• Fix the plug with a nut firmly to maintain waterproof protection for the
transceiver.
SP/MIC Jack Cover
Plug
Nut
Note:
◆When using an optional speaker/ microphone, clip mic. with earphone, or headset, to
keep the transceiver dust and water protection, insert the plug to the transceiver's SP/
MIC jack and tighten the option's nut securely with no gap.
◆When not using an optional speaker/ microphone, clip mic. with earphone, or headset, to
keep the transceiver dust and water protection, you must cover the SP/MIC jack with the
cap securely with no gap.

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ORIENTATION
BUTTONS AND CONTROLS
f
g
e
c
d
b
a
h
Speaker
Microphone
Antenna
(Not detachable)
Display
Loop hole for strap
aPower switch/ Volume control
Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver. To switch OFF the transceiver,
turn counterclockwise until a click sounds. Rotate to adjust the volume level.
bLED indicator
For the LED indicator status, refer to {p.17}.
cbutton
Press this button to activate its programmable functions.
•Forfunctiondescriptionsanddetailsonhowtochangethebuttonfunctions,
refer to “PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS” {p.13}.
dbutton
Press this button to activate its programmable functions.
•Forfunctiondescriptionsanddetailsonhowtochangethebuttonfunctions,
refer to “PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS” {p.13}.
eMenu button
Press this button to activate its programmable functions.
•Forfunctiondescriptionsanddetailsonhowtochangethebuttonfunctions,
refer to “PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS” {p.13.}
fSide button
Press this button to activate its programmable functions.
•Forfunctiondescriptionsanddetailsonhowtochangethebuttonfunctions,
refer to “PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS” {p.13}.

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gPTT (Push to Talk) switch
Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit.
hSP/ MIC jack
Insert the speaker/ microphone or headset plug into this jack.

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DISPLAY
PRIVACY
Indicator Description
When receiving : Appears the signal strength.
When transmitting : Appears the transmit power.
Receiving：: Strong : Sufficient : Weak
Transmitting : : High Power (2.0 W) : Low Power (1.0 W)
Appears the battery power.
:High :Sufficient :Low (Flashing) :Very Low
Appears when channel type is set to Digital or mixed mode and
transmit mode is set to Digital.
Appears when the channel is set up with a DQT code.
Appears when the Scan is activated
Flashing when the scan is paused.
Appears when the Compander is activated.
PRIVACY
Appears when the Encryption (Digital) or Scrambler (Analog) function
is activated.
Appears when the VOX is activated.
Appears when the Button lock is activated.
Appears when the Earphone mode is activated.
Appears when the Second Scan is activated.
Flashing when Second Scan function is paused and resting on Second
Channel.
Appears when the Monitor open or Squelch off is activated.

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Font Display
Because the display is segmented, letters and numbers are displayed as shown below.
"X" and "Z" are not used in this transceiver.
A B C D E F G H I J
KL M N O P Q R S T
U V W Y >
01 2 3 4 5 6
789

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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
Your dealer can program the , , Menu, Side, or Remote (KMC-55) buttons
each with one of the functions listed below. Ask your dealer for details on these
functions.
Note:
◆The duration of pressing a button to activate a function is dependent on your dealer
setting. Your dealer may have set some buttons to be held down for a short duration
instead of being momentarily pressed. Ask your dealer for details on which buttons
need to be held down to activate their functions.
nNone
No function has been programmed.
nButton Lock
Press to lock/unlock the transceiver buttons.
nCalling Alert
Toggles the call type between Broadcast Call and Conference Call.
nChannel Down
Decreases the Channel number in steps of 1.
nChannel Down (Continuous)
Hold down this button to continuously decrease the Channel number.
nChannel Menu
Enters Channel Menu Mode. In Channel Menu Mode, the configuration for a
function configured for a channel can be changed.
nChannel Up
Increases the Channel number in steps of 1.
nChannel Up (Continuous)
Hold down this button to continuously increase the Channel number.
nCW Message
Press to transmit the preset Morse code message on your current channel.
nFixed Volume
Switches various Tone levels of the transceiver among the settings for
High, Low or Off.
nHome Channel
Press this button to immediately select your home channel.

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nHome Channel Select
Press this button to set the current channel as the Home Channel.
nID List
Enters Selcall Mode. In Selcall Mode, a call can be initiated by selecting an ID
registered in the ID List.
nIndividual Reply
FleetSync:
After a Group Call or a Broadcast Call (All Call) is received by a Selcall, an
Individual Call can be initiated to the transmitting transceiver by pressing the PTT
switch after pressing the Individual Reply button while the ID of the transmitting
transceiver is appeared.
NXDN:
After a Group Call or an All Group Call is received, an Individual Call can be
initiated to the transmitting transceiver by pressing the PTT switch after pressing
the Individual Reply button while the ID of the transmitting transceiver is
appeared.
nMaintenance
Enter Maintenance Display Mode and the signal strength numerically.
nMonitor
Stops monitoring QT tone or DQT code and opens the squelch on receipt of a
carrier (Analog mode only), or releases the matching state of RAN code and
Optional Signaling and unmutes audio upon detection of the NXDN frame (NXDN
mode only).
nMonitor Momentary
While the Monitor Momentary button is pressed, monitoring the QT tone or DQT
code pauses and the squelch opens on receipt of a carrier (Analog mode only), or
the matching state of RAN code and Optional Signaling is released and audio is
unmuted upon detection of the NXDN frame (NXDN mode only).
nScan
Press this button to start scanning the transceiver channels.
nScan Delete/Add
Adds or removes the selected Channel to or from the scan sequence.
nSecond PTT
Apart from the channel you normally select, you can set up another channel as
the main channel with a dedicated PTT switch.
nSpeaker Attenuation

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Temporarily decreases the volume level of Speaker Microphone.
nSquelch Off
Press to hear background noise. Press this button again to return to normal
operation (Analog mode only).
nSquelch Off Momentary
Hold down this button to hear background noise. Release this button to return to
normal operation (Analog mode only).

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BASIC OPERATION
POWER ON
Switch the transceiver power ON by turning the
Power switch/ Volume control knob clockwise.
• A confirmation tone sounds, the LCD lights up
momentarily, then the current channel number
are appeared.
Channel number
Power ON / Volume UP
Power OFF
/ Volume DOWN
• Setting the color of the LED that lights up when the power is on, groups can be
color coded when grouping is necessary. Once you have decided on the color
of group, you can discovered which group immediately after turning on the
power. {p.47}
ADJUST THE VOLUME
Set your desired volume level by rotating the Power switch/ Volume control.
• Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases the volume.
Note:
◆To adjust the volume using background noise as a reference in Analog mode, use the
Squelch o Function.
SELECT A CHANNEL
Select a channel by pressing the button programmed as
[Channel Up] or [Channel Down].
• A confirmation tone sounds each time you press the
button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel
Down].

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MAKE A CALL
To make a call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak
around the microphone area using your normal speaking
voice. Release the PTT switch to receive.
• Hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 to 4 cm) from
your lips.
RECEIVE VOICE
A signal strength icon is appeared on the display and the LED lights in green.
When the other party transmits it, you hear the voice of the other party.
CONTINUE CALLING
It alternately transmits and receives.
After the other party 's call is over, press PTT switch and transmit.
POWER OFF
After use, turn off the power. To switch the transceiver power OFF, turn the Power
switch/ Volume control knob fully counterclockwise, until a click sounds.
LED INDICATOR STATUS
Indicator Color Meaning
Lights red Transmitting
Lights green Receiving a signal.
Squelch Off function is activated.
Flashing red When the battery low power warning is activated.

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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION
FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by
JVC KENWOOD Corporation.
Note:
◆This function is available only in analog operation.
SELCALL MODE (SELECTIVE CALLING)
A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or group of stations.
Each transceiver is set up with an individual ID number for use with Selcalls.
There are several types of Selcalls available: Individual, Group, and Broadcast.
• Group Calls are calls made to all parties within a group.
• Individual Calls are calls made to individual parties.
• Broadcast Calls are calls made to all parties in all groups.
MAKING A SELCALL
Following are details on how to make individual, group, and broadcast calls. Refer
to the diagram below for the examples provided herein.
15-ALL
12-GRP
05-IND
List 7 : Group
List 15 : ALL
Group 7 Group 12
List 7 : Group
List 15 : ALL
List 12 : Group
List 15 : ALL
List 12 : Group
List 15 : ALL
List 12 : Group
List 15 : ALL
Broadcast Calls
List 5 : Individual
List 7 : Group
List 15 : ALL
Group Calls
Individual Calls
Broadcast 15
Note:
◆When QT/DQT is set to the receiving side , the call side QT/DQT settings must be set up
the same as the receiving side settings.

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GROUP CALLS:
For example, transceiver A is calling transceivers D, E, and F.
1
Press and hold the button programmed as [Channel Menu].
or press the button programmed as [ID List].
• The ID List you called last is appeared.
Transceiver A
2
Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel
Down] to select an Group ID number (12-GRP in this
example).
• “” (Group Call) represents a group of stations.
Transceiver A
3
Press the PTT switch to transmit the selected ID.
• When a call is received, “ ” appears on the display,
along with the caller’s ID number.
Transceiver D/E/F
INDIVIDUAL CALLS:
For example, transceiver A is calling transceiver E.
1
Press and hold the button programmed as [Channel Menu].
or press the button programmed as [ID List].
• The ID List you called last is appeared.
Transceiver A
2
Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel
Down] to select an Individual ID number (05-IND in this
example).
• “” (Individual Call) represents a single station.
Transceiver A
3
Press the PTT switch to transmit the selected ID.
• When a call is received, “ ” appears on the display,
along with the caller’s ID number.
Transceiver E

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BROADCAST CALLS:
For example, transceiver A is calling transceivers B ~ F.
1
Press and hold the button programmed as [Channel Menu].
or press the button programmed as [ID List].
• The ID List you called last is appeared.
Transceiver A
2
Press the button programmed as [Channel Up] or [Channel
Down] to select an Broadcast ID number (ALL-15 in this
example).
• “” (Broadcast Call) represents a group of stations.
Transceiver A
3
Press the PTT switch to transmit the selected ID.
• When a call is received, “ ” appears on the display,
along with the caller’s ID number.
Transceiver B ~ F
RECEIVING A SELCALL
When a Selcall is received, “ ”, “ ” or “ ” appears on the display along
with the caller's ID number.
Press the PTT switch and speak into the speaker area to respond to the call, then
continue the call as normal. When the call is finished, Press and hold the Side
button to exit to operating mode.