Maxon TSD-4000 Series User manual

TSD-4000 Series
Digital/Analog Radios
User’s Manual
Display
TSD-4424 (UHF)
TSD-4124 (VHF)
Non-Display
TSD-4416 (UHF)
TSD-4116 (VHF)

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Table of Contents
1. Specs & Features --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
2. In-Box Contents & Series Accessories ------------------------------------------------ 4
3. Appearance of TSD-4424/4124 Series ------------------------------------------------- 5
4. Appearance of TSD-4416/4116 Series ------------------------------------------------- 6
5. Accessories and Charging ------------------------------------------------------------ 7
6. Basic Operating Instructions for TSD-4424/4124 Series ----------------------- 10
7. Basic Operating Instructions for TSD-4416/4116 Series ----------------------- 16
8. Precautions and Warranty Statement ----------------------------------------------- 17
Thank you for your purchase of the TSD-4000 Series radio.
1. Before using the radio, please read the user guide in detail.
2. The functions and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Specifications
TSD-4000 Series Radio Specifications
Frequency Range
Digital
Programmable Channels
Dimensions (H/W/D)
Weight w/battery
Power Source
Sensitivity
RF Power Output
TSD-4124/4116: 136 ~ 174 MHz
TSD-4424/4416: 400 ~ 470 MHz
DMR Tier II TDMA
512 Channels: 16 Channels with 32 Zones per channel
4.6 x 2.16 x 1.33” (118x55x34 mm)
234g
DC +7.4V Li-ion 2,600mAh Battery
0.25μV 12 dB SINAD (Analog)
0.22μV/BER 5% (Digital)
5/1 Watt (UHF & VHF)
Audio Power Output
Frequency Stability
Channel Spacing
Digital Vocoder
Dust and Water Protection
U.S. Military Standard
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
1 Watt
± 1.0 PPM (-30°to +60°C)
25/20/12.5 kHz (Analog) 12.5 kHz (Digital) 2 Time Slots of 6.25 Each
AMBE3000 Vocoder Chip with AMBE+2 Voice Compression Algorithm
IP-54
MIL-STD 810F/G
-30°C to +60°F
-40°C to +85°F
Features
AES Encryption (128, 192, 256)
Channel Tri-Mode (Digital, Analog, Mixed): compatible with the prevalent analog system,
ensuring a smooth analog-to-digital transition. Mixed mode allows your digital radio to
receive current analog radios yet transmit digitally to other DMR radios.
Long Battery Life: 17 hours (Analog) / 23 hours (Digital) on 90/5/5 duty cycle
Remote Stun / Revive
Remote Monitoring
CTCSS / DCS
VOX

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2.In-Box Contents (Subject to change at buyer’s request)
Display or Non-Display Radio Battery Dual slot charger Antenna
DC Adapter Belt Clip User manual
Figure 2-1) TSD-4000 Series in-box items
Accessory Part Numbers:
ACC-440N: Radio Programming Software
ACC-3320E: Programming Cable (USB)
TSA-4260: 2,600mAH Li-ion battery pack
TSA-0400: Dual Slot Charger
TSA-041: VHF “Digital” antenna 6”
TSA-042: UHF “Digital” antenna 5¼”
TA-836X: Standard Speaker Microphone
TA-850X: Heavy Duty Speaker Microphone
TA-855X: Heavy Duty Speaker Microphone
w/volume control
TA-817X: “D” Style earpiece w/PTT
TA-818X: “Discrete” Style earpiece w/PTT
TA-819X: “C” Style earpiece w/PTT
TA-50LC/80LC (Display): Leather Carry Case
TA-50NC/80NC (Display): Nylon Carry Case
TSA-40BC: Spring Loaded Belt Clip

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3. Controls and Appearance of TSD-4424/4124
Power ON/OFF Volume Control Knob
Turns radio on/off and adjusts audio volume level.
PTT Button (Push-To-Talk Button)
Press and hold the PTT button to transmit voice and
then release it to receive.
Menu/OK/Select (programmable button)
Used to make selections or enter menus. Long press
the button to get back to idle screen.
Menu Back/Power (programmable button)
Short press of the button will move you back one step
in a menu. Long press will toggle Tx power Hi / Lo.
Monitor Button
Default function of this button is to “Monitor” the open
channel. This button can be re-assigned through radio
programming.
Up/Down (programmable button)
Operates both as normal channel UP/DOWN button
when not in a menu and also as an UP/DOWN selector
when in a menu.
(SOS) Emergency Button & Flashlight
Short press will set off an emergency tone. Long press
of this button turns on/off the flashlight.
Status LED
This LED is a lamp indicating the current status of the
Radio and please refer to the below contents.
①RX : Green Lamp
②TX : Red Lamp
③CTCSS, DCS Error : Green Lamp blinks
④Low Battery: Red Lamp blinks with “beep” sound.
Speaker/MIC Jack
The accessory connector is used to connect an
external speaker microphone or headset. Keep cover
closed when not using accessories.
MIC
Please talk 2”from the mic hole for optimum clarity.

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Figure 3-1) LCD Icons for TSD-4424/4124 DMR Radio
3.1 Controls and Appearance of TSD-4416/4116
Power ON/OFF Volume Knob
Turns radio on/off and adjusts audio volume level.
Channel Knob
Change channels by turning the control knob
clock-wise or counter-clockwise. 16 Channels can
be inputted into each zone. A voice response will
notify the user when the channel has been
changed. If the channel is not assigned, the radio
will beep.
PTT Button
Press the PTT button to transmit voice. Release
the PTTbutton to receive voice. It is recommended
to talk 2” to 4” away from the microphone.
P Button
Default function of this button is to easily toggle
between high transmit power and low transmit
power to save battery life. This button can be
reassigned through radio programming.
M Button
Default function of this button is to “Monitor” the
open channel. This button can be re-assigned
through radio programming.
TOP Button (Orange)
Default function of this button is “Emergency /
SOS”, This button can be assigned a different
function through radio programming.

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Speaker/MIC Jack
The accessory connector is used to connect an
external speaker microphone or headset. Keep
cover closed when not using accessories.
Status LED
Used to determine Rx/Tx status and battery
charge level.
4. TSD-4000 Series: Accessories and Charging
Antenna Attachment and Removal:
Turn the antenna clockwise to put on and
tighten the antenna and then counterclockwise
to loosen and take off the antenna as shown in
diagram on right.

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Battery Attachment and Removal:
Belt clip installation: Belt clip attaches to
the back of the radio above the battery. To
attach the belt clip, align the belt clip to the
grooves on the back of the radio as shown the
figure 4-2 and push it down (arrow). Clip will
“click” when locked.
Belt clip removal: To remove the belt clip,
push the belt clip locking tab in (direction 1) &
pull the belt clip up (direction 2) at the same
time.
Figure 4-2)
5. Charging the Battery
5.1 Safety Notes
1) TSD-4000 Series radios use a large capacity 2600 mAh Li-ion battery (TSA-4260). Use the
original battery and charger to ensure you are using safe and reliable equipment.
2) Please use a fully charged battery before using the radio for best performance and safety.
3) Please turn off the radio first to charge the battery.
5.2 When to Charge Your Battery
When your radio has low battery power, the distance it can communicate becomes shorter, and the

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radio performance is degraded. These are the radio’s indicators to alert you to a low battery:
1) Red lamp on RX/TX LED blinks (every 0.5 second) during transmission or reception, and
LOW BATTERY beeping sound occurs during use.
2) Battery indicator icon is blinking.
5.3 How to Charge
1) Make sure power adapter for the Dual Slot charger is plugged into the charger (Figure 5-1) and
then plug the power adapter for the TSA-0400 charger into an AC120V power outlet.
2) Turn off the radio before charging.
3) Insert radio into the charger’s larger, front charging port with the charging contacts on the outside
of the radio lined up with the contacts on the charger. LED labeled “F” on the charger will turn on
when the connection is made.
4) If charging the battery only, line up the outside contacts of the battery with the charging contacts
on the 2nd, smaller charging slot in the rear of the dual charger and then insert the battery. LED
labeled “R” on the charger will turn on when the connection is made.
5) It is recommended to charge another 30 minutes after the LED turns green for a complete charge.
Status
LED indication
Charging
Red LED light
Charging Complete
Green LED light
Error Detected (Battery)
Red LED blinks
Battery in standby
Amber LED light
5.4 Charger (TSA-0400)
Figure 5-1) TSA-0400 and Adapter

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6. Using the TSD-4424/4124 Display Series
6.1 Menu description
To enter the Menu mode, press the Menu / Select button. There are 8 main menus in Menu mode
when on a Digital Channel and 4 when on an Analog channel. These menus can be added or
removed via the radio’s PC programmer to help you organize the radio the way you want it. Navigate
left or right in this menu and select the menu you wish to go into with the menu button.
Figure 6-1) TSD-4424/4124 Digital Series Man Menu
Menu options will differ if radio is on a Digital Channel “Digital Mode” Fig 6-2) vs an Analog Channel
“Analog Mode” Fig 6-3), see below:
Figure 6-2) TSD-4424/4124 Digital Mode Main Menu tree