Vertex Standard VX-410 Series User manual

SAFETY TRANING INFORMATION
VX-410/-420 Series
Operating Manual
Controls & Connectors
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Op-
eration is subject to the condition that this device does
not cause harmful interference.
Notice !
There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the trans-
ceiver. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized
VERTEX STANDARD Service Representative. Consult
your Authorized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for in-
stallation of optional accessories.
Display Icons & Indicators (VX-420 Only)
ÌPress and hold in the Soft key as-
signed to “MONITOR”for more
than 1 seconds (or press the
MONITOR key twice) to quiet
the noise and resume normal
(quiet) monitoring.
ÌTo transmit, monitor the channel
and make sure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIRMENT!
ÌTo transmit, press and hold in the
PTT switch. Speak into the mi-
crophone area of the front panel
grille (lower left-hand corner) in
a normal voice level. To return to
the Receive mode, release the PTT switch.
ÌIf a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove the plastic cap
and its two mounting screws from the right side of the trans-
ceiver, then insert the plug from the Speaker/Microphone into
the MIC/SP jack; secure the plug using the screws supplied
with the Speaker/Microphone. Hold the speaker grille up next
to your ear while receiving. To transmit, press the PTT switch
on the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on the main
transceiver’s body.
Note:Save the original plastic cap and its mounting screws.
They should be re-installed when not using the Speaker/
Microphone.
Accessories & Options
FNB-64 7.2 V 700 mAh Ni-Cd Battery
FNB-V57 7.2 V 1100 mAh Ni-Cd Battery
FNB-V57IS Intrinsically-Safe 7.2 V 1100 mAh Ni-Cd Battery
FNB-V67LI 7.4 V 1600 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
FBA-25 Alkaline Battery Case
NC-77C 220-240 VAC Overnight Desktop Charger
NC-77U 230 VAC Overnight Desktop Charger
VAC-800 Desktop Rapid Charger (for
FNB-64/-V57/-V57IS )
VAC-810 Desktop Rapid Charger (for FNB-V67LI)
VAC-6800 6-unit Multi Charger
MH-45B4B Speaker/Microphone
MH-37A4B Earpiece Microphone
VC-25 VOX Headset
VCM-1 Mobile Mounting Bracket (for VAC-800/-810)
CT-42 PC Programming Cable
CT-27 Radio to Radio Programming Cable
CE64 Programming Software
VTP-50 VX-Trunk Unit
FVP-25 Encryption/DTMF pager Unit
FVP-35 Encryption Unit (Rolling code voice scrambler)
DVS-5 Voice Storage Unit
MDC1200 Digital ANI encoder Unit
Microphone
Speaker
MIC/SP Jack
(
External Mic/Earphone
)
VOL/PWR Knob
CH (Channel)Selector
Side 1 Switch
Push To Talk
(PTT)Switch
Antenna
LED Indicator
Glows Green Monitor on (or Side 1, 2 switch is activated : VX-410 series only)
Blinking Green Busy Channel (or SQL off)
Glows Red Transmitting
Blinking Red Battery Voltage is low
Yellow Receiving a Selective Call
LCD (VX-420 series)
16 KEY (VX-420 series)
Battery Pack Latch
OperationBefore You Begin
ÌTo remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove any pro-
tective cases. Open the Battery Pack latch on the bottom of
the radio, then slide the battery downward and out from the
radio while holding the Belt Clip.
Caution!
Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable Ni-Cd
packs, as they could explode if accidentally short-circuited.
Low Battery Indication
ÌAs the battery discharges during use, the voltage gradually
becomes lower. When the battery voltage becomes to low,
substitute a freshly charged battery and recharge the depleted
pack. The TX/BUSY indicator on the top of the radio will
blink red when the battery voltage is low.
ÌAvoid recharging Ni-Cd batteries often with little use between
charges, as this can degrade the charge capacity. We recom-
mend that you carry an extra, fully-charged pack with you so
the operational battery may be used until depletion (this “deep
cycling” technique promotes better long-term battery capac-
ity).
Battery Pack Installation and Removal
ÌTo install the battery, hold the transceiver with your left hand,
so your palm is over the speaker and your thumb is on the top
of the belt clip. Insert the battery pack into the battery com-
partment on the back of the radio while tilting the Belt Clip
outward, then close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in
place with a “Click.”
Preliminary Steps
ÌInstall a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as described
previously.
ÌScrew the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack. Never at-
tempt to operate this transceiver without an antenna connected.
ÌIf you have a Speaker/Microphone, we recommend that it not
be connected until you are familiar with the basic operation
of the VX-410/-420.
Operation Quick Start
ÌTurn the top panel’s VOL/PWR
knob clockwise to turn on the ra-
dio on.
ÌTurn the top panel’s CH selector
knob to choose the desired oper-
ating channel.
ÌRotate the VOL/PWR knob to set
the volume level. If no signal is
present, press and hold in the Soft
key assigned to “MONITOR”for
more than 1 seconds; background
noise will now be heard, and you
may use this to set the VOL/PWR
knob for the desired audio level.
“Voice Message” received
“Talk-Around” is enabled
“Dual Watch” is activated
“Call” indicator
Receiver Monitor
Low Transmit Power Mode “ON”
8 Character Alpha-numeric Display
“Encryption” is enabled
: “Scan” is activated
: “Priority Scan” is activated
Priority Channel
Group “A”
Group “B”
Side 2 Switch
Tilt the Belt Clip
Insert the Battery Pack
Close the Battery Pack Latch
EC050U100
This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communi-
cations Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/
Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the
following Standards and Guidelines:
ÌFCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects
of Radio-Frequency Radiation.
ÌFCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evalu-
ating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to
Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
ÌANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Re-
spect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Fields, 3kHz to 300 GHz.
ÌANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Mea-
surement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields-RF and
Microwave.
WARNING:This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy dur-
ing transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as
Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course
of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to
minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by the Gen-
eral Population in an uncontrolled environment.
CAUTION:To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic
energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use,
always adhere to the following guidelines:
HThis radio is NOT approved for use by the general population
in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is restricted to oc-
cupational use, work related operations only where the radio
operator must have the knowledge to control its RF exposure
conditions.
HWhen transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its
microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from your mouth
and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from your
head and body.
HThe radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle
not exceeding 50 %, in typical Push-to-Talk (PTT) configura-
tions. DO NOT transmit for more than 50 % of total radio use
time (50 % duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50 % of the
time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to
be exceeded.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the
radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by press-
ing the PTT button or by using the VOX headset, model VC-25.
HDO NOT transmit when the radio is used in Body Worn con-
figuration with the following accessory: belt-clip.
It must be used ONLY for (1) there is a 4 cm distance from the
body during transmitting, (2) monitoring purposes, using the
speaker only and (3) for carrying purposes.
HAlways use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.
The information listed above provides the user with the information
needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to
assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this
radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can pos-
sibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid
such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted
to do so.
Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electro-
magnetic radiation such as hospitals, health care facilities, aircraft,
and blasting sites.
FCC LICENSE INFORMATION
This radio operates on communications frequencies which are sub-
ject to FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules and
Regulations. FCC Rules require that all operators using Private
Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before oper-
ating their equipment.

Talk Around
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to activate the
Talk Around feature when you are operating on duplex channel
systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies, utilizing a
“repeater” station). The Talk Around feature allows you to by-
pass the repeater station and talk directly to a station that is nearby.
This feature has no effect when you are operating on “Simplex”
channels, where the receive and transmit frequencies are already
the same.
When the “TA” function is activated, the “ ” icon will be
indcated on the display.
Note that your dealer may have made provision for “Talk Around”
channels by programming “repeater” and “Talk Around” frequen-
cies on two adjacent channels. If so, the key may be used for one
of the other Pre-Programmed Functions.
Add/Del
The Add/Del feature allows the user to arrange a custom Scan.
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to delete/restore
the current channel to/from your scanning list.
When you delete a current channel, “-SKIP-” will appear on the
LCD for one second after pressing the Soft key. When you re-
store a current channel, “-STOP-” will appear on the LCD for
one second after pressing the Soft key.
Speed Dial
Your Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone
number memories into your radio.
To dial a number, just press (or Press and hold) the Dealer-as-
signed Soft key for Speed Dialing. The DTMF tones sent during
the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
TX Save Off
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to disable the
Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a location where
high power is almost always needed.
The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life by reducing
transmit power when a very strong signal from an apparently
nearby station is being received. Under some circumstances,
though, your hand-held radio may not be heard well at the other
end of the communication path, and high power may be neces-
sary at all times.
Call 1, 2, 3/Reset
When the 2-tone or 5-Tone selective calling unit is installed, press
(or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to silence the receiver
and reset for another call, when a communication is finished.
Code Select
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to enable the
changing the 5-Tone Paging code which is recalled by the
“Call 1” key.
Code Up, Down
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to switch to a
higher (or lower) paging code number for the 5-Tone Paging
System.
Emergency
The VX-410/-420 series includes an “Emergency” feature, which
may be useful, if you have someone monitoring on the same
frequency as your transceiver’s channel. For further details con-
tact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
Group
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to select a “A” or
“B” group of channels.
Once the desired Group is reached, rotate the CH knob to select
the desired channel within the selected Group.
Monitor
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key momentarily to
disable the Tone squelch.
Squelch Off
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to disable the
Noise and Tone squelch. Again press (or Press and hold) the
assigned Soft key to resume normal (quiet) Noise and Tone
squelch action.
Low Power
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to set the radio’s
transmitter to the “Low Power” mode, thus extending battery
life. Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key again to
return to “High Power” operation when in difficult terrain.
When the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” mode, the
“Low” icon will be indcated on the display.
Lock
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to lock the Soft
keys (except Lock key); thus, the [A], [B], [C], and [D] keys can
be disabled to prevent radio settings from being disturbed.
Lamp
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to illuminate the
LCD for five seconds.
Channel Up
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to switch to a
higher operating channel number.
Channel Down
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to switch to a
lower operating channel number.
Scan
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels pro-
grammed into the transceiver. While scanning, the radio will
check each channel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on
a channel if a signal is present.
ÌTo activate scanning:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key.
The scanner will search the channels, looking for active ones;
it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone
is speaking.
ÌTo stop scanning:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key.
Operation will revert to the channel to which the CH knob is
set.
Follow-Me Scan
“Follow-Me” Scan feature checks a User-assigned Priority Chan-
nel regularly as you scan the other channels. Thus, if only Chan-
nels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available channels) are designated for
“Scanning,” the user may nonetheless assign Channel as the
“User-assigned” Priority Channel via the “Follow-Me” feature.
Press the assigned Soft key to activate “Follow-Me” scanning,
then turn the CH selector knob to the channel which you want to
designate as the “User-Assigned Priority Channel”. When the
scanner stops on an “active” channel, the User-assigned Priority
Channel will automatically be checked every few seconds.
Dual Watch
The Dual Watch feature is similar to the Scan feature, except
that only two channels are monitored: the current operating chan-
nel, and the “Priority” channel.
ÌTo activate Dual Watch:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key.
The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each
time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.
ÌTo stop Dual Watch:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key.
Operation will revert to the channel to which the CH knob is
set.
Description of Operating Functions
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU EUROPE B.V.
P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Key Functions
The VX-420 series provides programmable [A], [B], [C], and
[D]function keys, and both the series and
series provide programmable and switchs. These
Soft keys functions can be customized (set to other functions),
via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer, to meet
your communications/network requirements. Some features may
require the purchase and installation of optional internal acces-
sories. The possible Soft key programming features are illus-
trated below, and their functions are explained in the next chap-
ter. For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD
dealer.
For future reference, check the box next to each function that
has been assigned to the Soft key on your particular radio, and
keep it handy.

Function Soft Key (Press / Press and Hold)
[A][
B][ C][ D]Side 1 Side 2
Monitor / / / / / /
Squelch Off / / / / / /
Low Power / / / / / /
Lock//// / /
Lamp//// / /
Channel Up//// / /
Channel Down//// / /
Scan / / / / / /
Follow-Me Scan / / / / / /
Dual Watch / / / / / /
Talkaround / / / / / /
Add/Del//// / /
Reset / / / / / /
Speed Dial / / / / / /
Tx Save Off / / / / / /
Call 1 / / / / / /
Call 2 / / / / / /
Call 3 / / / / / /
Code Select//// / /
Code Up//// / /
Code Down//// / /
Emergency –/ –/ –/ –/ –/ –/
Group / / / / / /
ACC 1 / / / / / /
ACC 2 / / / / / /
Play / / / / / /
Record / / / / / /
Encryption / / / / / /
ACC 1, 2
When the optional unit is installed, these functions are various
uses.
For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
REC/PLAY (Voice Storage: Option)
This function, which requires the optional Voice Storage Unit,
Allows you to record and play back incoming receiver audio.
Recording:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to toggle the
recording feature “on” and “off.” If the incoming signal is being
heard through the speaker when the recording feature is set to
“on,” the received audio will be recorded. The last 2 minutes of
incoming audio will be stored on a first-in, first-out basis.
Playback:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to start playback.
During playback, pressing then “#” key lets you jump forward 8
seconds, while pressing the “” key lets you go back 8 seconds.
To stop playback before the stored message is complete, press
(or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key.
Encryption
When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, pressing the as-
signed Soft key of the “Encryption” toggles the Scrambler “on”
and “off.”
ARTS (Auto Rande Transpond System : VX-420 only)
This system is designed to inform you when you and another
ARTS-equipped station are within communication range.
During ARTS operation, your radio automatically transmits for
about 1 second every 55 seconds in an attempt to shake hands
with the other station.
If you have out of range for more than two minutes, your radio
senses that no signal has been receives, a ringing beeper will
sound, and “IN RANGE” will appear on the LCD. If you subse-
quently move back into range, as soon as the other station trans-
mits, your beeper will sound and “OUT RANGE” will appear on
the LCD.
DTMF Paging System (VX-420 only)
This system allows paging and selective calling, using DTMF
tone sequences.
When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone sequence
which matches yours, your radio’s squelch will open and the
alert will sound. The three-digit code of the station which paged
you will be displayed on your radio’s LCD.