NSR Marine NTW-1000 User manual

USER MANUALL
TWO WAY VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
NTW-1000
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NOTICE TO USERS
-Thanks for your purchasing this product NTW-1000 TWO WAY VHF
RADIO TELEPHONE.
-Please read this manual carefully to ensure proper use before installation
and use of the NTW-1000.
-NSR will assume no responsibility for the damage caused by improper
use or modification of the product or claims of loss of profit by a third
party.
-Software version in your product may be some different from that
described as in this manual. Such difference will not affect the
performance of the product. NSR reserves the right of continuous
improvement on products both in software and in hardware without any
prior notice.
-The copyright of this manual is owned by the manufacturer, NEW
SUNRISE CO., LTD (NSR). Prior written permission is required for
copying or reproducing the manual or part of the manual.
-Please keep the manual for your future reference.
WARNING:
The emergency lithium battery supplied with NTW-1000 is only for use in
emergency situation. As one-time battery, the emergency battery should be
replaced by new one, if it has been used no matter how long.
If the protection seal on the battery is taken off, the battery is regarded as it
has been used before.
The battery should be replaced when the marked expiry date is reached, even it
has never been used.
Dispose the lithium batteries carefully. Lithium batteries should have two poles
insulated prior to disposal because the remaining power could cause severe
harm to human beings. Local regulations should be followed when batteries
are disposed in order to protect your environments.

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No.
Modify by
Date
Paragraph
Revision
Reason
1
Q/A
2016/03/18
6.3, 6.4, 6.5
02
Increased emergency
battery,
rechargeable battery,
charger model
2
Q/A
2018/06/14
ALL
03
Generally modified
3
Q/A
2018/12/19
APPENDIX 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................................1
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................... 1
2.1 Product Composition........................................................................................... 1
2.2 Description of Components................................................................................ 2
2.3 Display on LCD.....................................................................................................4
3. SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................4
4. GENERAL OPERATION.............................................................................................. 5
4.1 Power ON/OFF..................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Channel Selection............................................................................................... 5
4.3 Squelch Level Adjustment.................................................................................. 6
4.4 Transmission........................................................................................................ 6
4.5 Reception..............................................................................................................6
4.6 Receiving Function Check................................................................................. 6
4.7 Volume Level Adjustment...................................................................................7
5. SETUP FOR OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS..................................................................... 7
5.1 TX Power Level................................................................................................... 7
5.2 KEY Locking.........................................................................................................8
5.3 Battery Save Mode..............................................................................................9
5.4 Dual Watch............................................................................................................ 9
5.5 Beep Establishment.......................................................................................... 10
5.6 Squelch Level..................................................................................................... 11
5.7 Location Indication............................................................................................. 11
6. BATTERY & CHARGER............................................................................................ 12
6.1 Install the Battery................................................................................................12
6.2 Remove the Battery........................................................................................... 13
6.3 Emergency Battery (NBT200)......................................................................... 13
6.4 Chargeable Battery (NBT200C)......................................................................14
6.5 Charger (NBT200CU)........................................................................................14
7. MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................15
APPENDIX 1 SIZE DRAWING................................................................................... 16
APPENDIX 2 DOC........................................................................................................17

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1. OVERVIEW
NTW-1000 is a two-way VHF radiotelephone for use on-board and on-scene
communication, as part of GMDSS.
NTW-1000 includes 19 VHF simplex channels assigned to marine use by ITU.
Frequency range of those channels is 156.300MHz ~ 156.875MHz.
NTW-1000 can also be used as normal VHF radiotelephone simply by
upgrading the s/w into full ITU channels.
NTW-1000 is designed to comply with IMO Res. A.694(17), A.809(19),
MSC.36(63), MSC.97(73), MSC.149(77), ITU-R M.489-2(10/95), IEC
60945(2002) incl.+ Corrigendum 1 (2008), IEC 61097-12(1996) + Amend
1:2017.
Main features are:
Small, lightweight and easy-to-use. Capable of being brought and
operated easily by unskilled personal, even wearing gloves.
Watertight to a depth of 1 m for at least 5 min and not unduly affected by
seawater or oil.
A primary battery have sufficient capacity to ensure 8 hours operation at
its highest rated power with a duty cycle of 1:9 and a shelf life of at least 4
years.
Either primary battery or secondary battery is available.
Clearly visible orange color. Easily identified, even at a dark place.
External MIC/Speaker can be attached.
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Product Composition
Standard equipment list for NTW-1000:
Transceiver
Antenna
Primary Battery (emergency battery), NBT200
Belt Clip
Wrist Rope
User Manual
Options for NTW-1000:
Secondary Battery (chargeable battery), NBT200C
Battery Charger
AC/DC Adapter

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2.2 Description of Components
(1) Antenna
(2) PTT Key
Press to transmit.
(3) SQ LEVEL selection / Receiving Check Key
Used to set SQ LEVEL.
Press and hold this key over 2 seconds to monitor on an appropriate
channel ( ) with beep sound.
To stop the function, press the key once again.
(4) Up Key
Change the channel or select an alternative.

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(5) Enter Key
Confirm the selection or change to the sub-menu.
(6) Down Key
Change the channel or select an alternative.
(7) LCD
Indicates channel number, current status of battery, selected function, etc.
(8) Microphone
When transmitting, the microphone shall be positioned at the distance of
5~7cm from your mouth.
(9) Speaker
(10) External Earphone/MIC and Programming Jack Socket
External EAR/MIC can be connected via this jack.
If this has been connected, internal microphone and speaker are muted.
(11) Power on / off and Volume Control Switch
Used as ON/OFF switch. When power has been turned ON, it can be used
for adjusting a sound level.
(12) LED
Indicate transmitting/receiving status by color in red and green
correspondingly.
(13) CHANNEL.16
Press the key to change to Ch.16 immediately.
(14) Battery Lock
Press the battery lock to remove the battery.

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2.3 Display on LCD
(1) H / L: Transmitting Output Power - H( 3 W ), L( 0.5W ).
(2) : Button Lock.
(3) : Battery Level Indicator.
(4) D.W : Dual Watch Mode.
The dual watch mode allows Ch.16 to
be watched when the other channel is
activated. Refer to paragraph 5.4.
(5) : BEEP.
(6) : Receiving Status Indicator.
3. SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency range:
156.300 ~ 162.975MHz
Output Power:
HIGH 3.0W / LOW 0.5W
Communication Methods:
Simplex
Usable Channels:
19 Channels(default)
Channel Space:
25kHz
Warming Up Time:
Within 5 Secs
Battery Voltage:
7.2V(DC)
Battery Storage:
4 years on board (see note 1)
Operating Time:
Over 8 Hours (TX 10%, RX 10%, standby 80%)
Operating Temperature:
-30°C~ + 70°C
Watertight:
At least 5 mins at 1m depth
Dimension:
51.4(W)× 46.2(D)× 256(H) mm
Weight:
Transceiver: 100g
Transceiver with emergency battery: 250g
Transceiver with chargeable battery: 250g
* Note 1:
It is recommended that the battery can be stored at the dealer/agent max 1
year since purchased and it should be replaced in 4 years after supplied to a
vessel.

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4. GENERAL OPERATION
4.1 Power ON/OFF
Power ON
Turn the ON/OFF knob clockwise to switch
ON the equipment and a latest established
status including channel number and usable
battery capacity will be displayed.
It will taken 1sec from power ON to standby
condition.
Save the latest established data
Turn the ON/OFF knob counterclockwise to switch the power OFF.
Now, if you switch ON it again latest used channel number, squelch level,
output power level and other established menu items will be loaded
automatically.
Attention：ON/OFF status of Dual Watch Function is also saved.
4.2 Channel Selection
To establish the desired channel number, use or (UP/DOWN) key
on the front of the equipment.
Press or (Up/Down) key to change channel number one by one
quickly. Pressing key via the highest channel number will make a move
to the lowest channel number and pressing key via the lowest channel
number will make a move to the highest channel number.
Press key beside the antenna on the topside of the equipment to establish
Ch.16 instantly.
It also could be established through general channel selection.
Attention：
The simplex channels from ITU VHF channels assigned for maritime
mobile service have been established and only these channel numbers
could be selected.

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4.3 Squelch Level Adjustment
Press SQ key located on the left side of the equipment. The squelch level is
ready to be adjusted.
Select a desired squelch level by using or key and press
(Enter) key to ensure selected squelch level. Then display will return to initial
screen.
Attention：
1 ． If or key is not pressed consequently, the value on the
display will be established as a squelch level automatically and then
the status of the initial screen will return.
2．Value of squelch level has been established at 8 by default.
4.4 Transmission
To transmit on the current channel in receiving or standby mode, press
(PTT) key on the left side of the equipment and communicate simultaneously
by positioning the microphone near to your mouth.
Release (PTT) key to stop speaking and return to receiving or standby
mode.
By pressing (PTT) key for transmission of a message. Tx/Rx indicator will
be lit up with red color on the upper right of the front.
4.5 Reception
To receive on currently established channel, doesn't need to press any key.
If any signal has been detected in standby mode, TX/RX indicator will be lit
up with green color and mark appears on the display.
Attention：Receiving is impossible while PTT key pressed.
4.6 Receiving Function Check
This function allows ensuring that the receiving function is activating.
Press SQ key more than 2 Sec to activate receiving and press SQ key for a
second time to stop receiving.

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4.7 Volume Level Adjustment
To adjust the volume of receiving sound, turn
the ON/OFF knob in a desired direction.
Turn it clockwise to raise a receiving sound and
turn it counterclockwise to reduce it.
Attention ：Turning to the maximum in counterclockwise direction will
reduce a receiving sound till powered off.
5. SETUP FOR OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS
5.1 TX Power Level
First of all, ensure which power level has
been established in the receiving or standby
mode. The High is displayed as “H”.
The Low is displayed as “L”.
To change current power level, press
(Enter) key to enter the optional menu mode.
The display appears to be as “TX POWER”.
Press (Enter) key in the above status to
enable transmitting power level to be
changed.
Press or key and then press
(Enter) key to enable a desired power level
to be set.
Attention：
Channel 15 and channel 17 is fixed at L (0.5W).

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5.2 KEY Locking
This function is used to prevent an inadvertent establishment resulting from
carelessness or mistake of operator.
If this function is established, all keys, excluding the PTT switch, Receiving
Check key and the key on the topside of the equipment, couldn't be
activated.
Press (Enter) key to enter optional
menu mode. Press or key several
times so the display would indicate as “KEY
LOCK”.
Press (Enter) key to activate or release
the key locking.
If it is displayed as “Off”, press or
key within 3 seconds consequently to
choose the ON status. Press (Enter)
key within 3 seconds consequently to ensure
the “On” status is displaying.
If the key locking function has been released
and a lock mark “ ” will not shown on
the initial screen.
To release the key locking, the (Enter)
key should be pressed more than 2sec.
Attention ：Even if key locking has been established, PTT switch,
Receiving Check key and CH.16 key are operational.

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5.3 Battery Save Mode
This function is to prolong the usable time of
the battery by decreasing the power
consumption in unnecessary devices.
To establish the economy battery mode,
press (Enter) key to enter the optional
menu mode. Press or key within
3 seconds consequently in the above status until “PWR SAVE” is shown.
Press (Enter) key again within 3
seconds consequently in the above status to
ensure the current status as “On” or “Off”. If
it hasn't been established for the economy
battery mode, “Off” is shown.
To establish the economy battery mode,
press or key to choose and then
press (Enter) key to ensure it.
Attention：Battery save mode has been set to OFF by default.
5.4 Dual Watch
This function allows the receiving on Ch.16
emergency channel together with a current
channel simultaneously.
The DW mark on the screen means that dual
watch function has been established.
Press (Enter) key to enter optional
menu mode. “D-WATCH” is shown.
Press (Enter) key within 3 seconds

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consequently in the status and then “On” or
“Off” is shown.
Attention：Dual watch mode has been set to OFF by default.
5.5 Beep Establishment
This function is established to generate or
mute audible tone such as “Pi-” sound when
any key except the PTT switch is pressed.
The bell mark “ ” on the LCD indicates
that the beep has been established.
Press (Enter) key to enter optional
menu mode. Otherwise, press or
key several times so “BEEP” is shown.
To continue, press (Enter) key within 3
seconds consequently. If the beep has been
established already, “” is shown.
If the beep hasn't been established, the bell
mark “ ” won’t show on the initial
screen and “Off” is shown.
Attention:
1.Press or key to choose ON or OFF status and press
(Enter) key within 3 seconds consequently to ensure a desired status is
shown
2.Beep mode has been set to ON by default.

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5.6 Squelch Level
This function has been mentioned already in Paragraph 3.3-“Squelch Level
Adjustment”.
The squelch level can also be established in the optional menu mode.
Press (Enter) key to enter optional
menu mode. Otherwise, press or
key several times until “SQUELCH” is
shown.
Select a desired squelch level by using
or key and then press
(Enter) key within 3 seconds consequently
to ensure the selected squelch level. Then
display will return to initial screen.
Attention：
1.Press or key to choose ON or OFF status and press
(Enter) key within 3 seconds consequently to ensure a desired status is
shown.
2.Value of Squelch Level has been set to 4 by default.
5.7 Location Indication
This function is to locate the equipment easily. If this function has been
established, the LED for Tx/Rx indication will blink every 15sec with green
color to locate the equipment in the darkness.
To establish the location indication mode,
press (Enter) key to enter the optional
menu mode.
Press or key within 3 seconds
consequently in the above status until
“LOCATION” is shown.
Press (Enter) key again within 3
seconds consequently in the above status to
ensure the current status as “ON” or “OFF”.
If it hasn't been established for the location
indication mode, “Off” is shown.

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To establish the location indication mode,
press or key to indicate as
“ON” and then press (Enter) key to
ensure it.
Attention：
1.Press or key to choose ON or OFF status and press
(Enter) key within 3 seconds consequently to ensure a desired status is
shown.
2.Location indication mode has been set to OFF by default.
6.BATTERY & CHARGER
6.1 Install the Battery
Press the battery against the transceiver.
Push the battery upside in position.

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6.2 Remove the Battery
Press the black battery lock hardly with one hand.
Pull the battery with the other hand.
Attention:
The battery cannot be easily removed if the black battery lock is not
pressed enough to release.
6.3 Emergency Battery (NBT200)
Attention:
Dispose the lithium batteries carefully. Lithium batteries should have two
poles insulated prior to disposal because the remaining power could
cause severe harm to human beings. Local regulations should be followed
when batteries are disposed in order to protect your environments.
The emergency lithium battery supplied with NTW-1000 is only for use in
emergency situation. As one-time battery, the emergency battery should be
replaced by new one, if it has been used, no matter how long.
If the protection seal on the battery is taken off, the battery is regarded as
being used.
The battery should be replaced when the marked expiry date is reached, even
it has never been used.

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6.4 Chargeable Battery (NBT200C)
The chargeable battery used for NTW-1000 is fast charging battery with
stability and high-reliability.
The battery should be fully charged before using for best capacity and safe
operation.
Don't charge the battery by the charger not supplied by NSR because the
battery is designed to use only dedicative charger of manufacturer.
If the battery is assembled with transceiver, it should be charged when the
transceiver is powered off.
Don't make the battery to be short-circuit.
Capacity for the chargeable battery is 2200mAh.
6.5 Charger (NBT200CU)
6.5.1 Specifications:
- Input voltage: DC 12V/1A
-Charging time: Around 160 minutes
-Operating temperature: 0℃~ +40℃
-Charging current: 850mA (± 10%)
6.5.2 Charging the battery
The charger can be used to charge the batteries in three ways:
-Only one battery.
-Only one battery assembled with the transceiver.
-One battery and the other battery assembled with the transceiver together.
The charging status can be identified from the LED indicator as below:
* Charger LED indicator
Red LED
Charging
Green LED
Fully charged
Yellow LED
Charging pending or battery overheating
Red LED is blinked
Battery malfunction or pre-charging mode
Two LEDs, FRONT and REAR, will indicate the charging status for two
batteries respectively.

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6.5.3 Fast charging
In case of that batteries are fully discharged, the charger goes into Pre-Charge
Mode, in which LED indicator blinks in red.
Leave the fully-discharged battery to be charged for ten minutes until the
normal voltage is arrived. Then release the battery from the charger and put it
back. The charger enters Fast-Charge Mode, and the LED indicator stays red
instead of blinking.
6.5.4 Install the charger
The charger can be mounted on table.
Fix the charger on table with two screws
supplied.
7. MAINTENANCE
The below troubleshooting table provides common symptoms of troubles and
means to rectify them. Even it is impossible to restore with normal operation,
don’t attempt to check inside the equipment. Any repairing should be done by
a qualified technician.
SYMPTOM
INSPECTION
Can’t turn on the
power
Confirm that the battery has been assembled in its place
properly.
Separate the battery from the transceiver to ensure that the
contact plane not to be wetted or covered with the dust.
If the contact plane between battery and transceiver is
wetted or covered with the dust, clean and dry it with a
piece of cloth.
Ensure whether battery has been discharged completely.
Secondary battery could be charged through the battery
charger.
Primary Battery should be purchased from authorized
agency due to charging is impossible.
Contact manufacturer or its authorized dealer for service.

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