Vertex Standard VX-410 Series User manual

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
VX-410/-420 Series
Operating Manual
Controls & Connectors
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.
Notice !
There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver.
All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Vertex
Standard Service Representative. Consult your Authorized
Vertex Standard Dealer for installation of optional acces-
sories.
Display Icons & Indicators (VX-420 Only)
Press and hold in the Program-
mable key assigned to “MONI-
TOR”for more than 1 seconds (or
press the MONITOR key twice)
to quiet the noise and resume nor-
mal (quiet) monitoring.
To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
To 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.
If 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-83 7.2 V 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery
FNB-V57IS Intrinsically-Safe 7.2 V 1100 mAh Ni-Cd Battery
FNB-V67LIA 7.4 V 2300 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
FNB-V94 7.2 V 1800 mAh Ni-MH Battery
FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case
VAC-800 Desktop Rapid Charger (for FNB-V57IS)
VAC-810 Desktop Rapid Charger (for FNB-V67LIA)
VAC-6020 6-unit Multi Charger (for FNB-V94)
VAC-6800 6-unit Multi Charger (for FNB-V57IS)
VAC-6810 6-unit Multi Charger (for FNB-V67LIA)
CD-47 Charger Cradle (for FNB-83/FNB-V94)
PA-43 AC Adapter for CD-47
MH-37A4B Earpiece Microphone
MH-45B4B Speaker/Microphone
MH-360S Speaker/Microphone (Miniature Type)
MH-450S Speaker/Microphone (Small Type)
VH-110S Over the Head, Heavy Duty Headset
VH-115S Lightweight headset w/Boom
VH-120S 3-Wire Earpiece, Mic, Palm PTT Switch
VH-130S 2-Wire Earpiece, Mic, Palm PTT Combo
VH-215S Over-the-head Single Muff Headset
VC-25 VOX Headset
CLIP-17C Swivel Belt Clip
VCM-1 Mobile Mounting Bracket (for VAC-800/VAC-810)
VCM-3 Mobile Mounting Bracket (for CD-47)
FVP-25 Encryption/DTMF pager Unit
FVP-35 Encryption Unit (Rolling code voice scrambler)
DVS-5 Voice Storage Unit
VME-100 MDC1200®/GE-STAR®ANI Encoder Unit
VMDE-200 MDC1200®/GE-STAR®ANI Encoder/Decoder Unit
ATU-6A Rubber Antenna 400-430 MHz
ATU-6D Rubber Antenna 450-490 MHz
ATV-6XL Rubber Antenna 134-174 MHz (Untuned)
ATV-8A Rubber Antenna 134-151 MHz
ATV-8B Rubber Antenna 150-163 MHz
ATV-8C Rubber Antenna 161-174 MHz
CE64 Programming Software
FIF-12 USB Programming Interface
CT-27 Radio to Radio Programming Cable
CT-42 PC Programming Cable (CT-28 + CT-29)
CT-106 PC Programming Cable (for FIF-12)
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
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 Battery
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 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
Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as described
previously.
Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack. Never at-
tempt to operate this transceiver without an antenna connected.
If 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
Turn the top panel’s VOL/PWR
knob clockwise to turn on the ra-
dio on.
Turn the top panel’s CH selector
knob to choose the desired oper-
ating channel.
Rotate the VOL/PWR knob to set
the volume level. If no signal is
present, press and hold in the Pro-
grammable key assigned to
“MONITOR”for more than 1
second; background noise will
now be heard, and you may use
this to set the VOL/PWR knob for the desired audio level.
Side 2 Switch
Tilt the Belt Clip
Insert the Battery Pack
Close the Battery Pack Latch
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
during 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 General 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
pressing 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 elec-
tromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, health care facilities, air-
craft, 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.
“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”
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
EC050U106

Talk Around
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to
activate the Talk Around feature when you are operating on du-
plex channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies,
utilizing a “repeater” station). The Talk Around feature allows
you to bypass 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 frequen-
cies are already the same.
When the “TA” function is activated, the “ ” icon will be indi-
cated 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 Programmable 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 Programmable key.
When you restore a current channel, “-STOP-” will appear on the
LCD for one second after pressing the Programmable key.
Speed Dial
Your Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone
number memories into your radio.
To dial a number, press (or Press and hold) the Dealer-assigned
Programmable key for Speed Dialing, then press the number
key (0 - 9) corresponding to the telephone number memory you
wish to send. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence
will be heard in the speaker.
TX Save Off
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to
disable the Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a lo-
cation where high power is almost always needed.
The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life by reduc-
ing 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 Programmable key to silence
the receiver and reset for another call, when a communication is
finished.
Code Select
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable 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 Programmable 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 Programmable 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 Programmable key
momentarily to disable the Tone squelch.
Squelch Off
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable 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 Programmable key to
set the radio’s transmitter to the “Low Power” mode, thus ex-
tending battery life. Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Pro-
grammable 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 indicated on the display.
Lock
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to
lock the Programmable 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 Programmable key to
illuminate the LCD for five seconds.
Channel Up
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to
switch to a higher operating channel number.
Channel Down
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable 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.
To activate scanning:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable 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.
To stop scanning:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable 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 Programmable 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 sec-
onds.
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.
To activate Dual Watch:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key.
The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each
time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.
To stop Dual Watch:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key.
Operation will revert to the channel to which the CH knob is set.
Description of Operating FunctionsKey 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
Programmable 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
accessories. The possible Programmable key programming fea-
tures are illustrated below, and their functions are explained in
the next chapter. For further details, contact your Vertex Stan-
dard dealer.
For future reference, check the box next to each function that
has been assigned to the Programmable key on your particu-
lar radio, and keep it handy.

Function
Programmable 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 / / / / / /
Lone Worker –/ –/ –/ –/ –/ –/
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 Programmable key to
toggle the recording feature “on” and “off.” If the incoming sig-
nal is being heard through the speaker when the recording fea-
ture 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 Programmable 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 Programmable
key.
Encryption
When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, pressing the as-
signed Programmable key of the “Encryption” toggles the
Scrambler “on” and “off.”
Lone Worker
Press and hold the assigned Programmable key to toggle the
Lone Worker feature “ON” and “OFF.”
The Lone Worker feature perform to emit an alarm for 30 sec-
onds at one second interval when the Lone Worker Timer is ex-
pired. If the user does not reset the timer by pressing PTT switch,
the radio switches to the Emergency modo.
ARTS (Auto Range 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 “OUT 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 “IN 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.
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Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
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WARRANTY POLICY
Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only,
its Vertex Standard manufactured communications prod-
ucts against defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use and service for a given period of time from the
date of purchase.
Limited Warranty Details:
North America customers (USA and Canada):
http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-terms.aspx
Customers outside of North America:
Contact the authorized dealer in your country.