Vertex Standard VX-4100 Series User manual

VX-4100 SERIES
OPERATING MANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
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P2P1
TX/BUSY
A
1234

Congratulations!
You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool: a VERTEX STAN-
DARD two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your VERTEX STANDARD
radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with
negligible maintenance downtime.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented
here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case ques-
tions arise later on.
We’re glad you joined the VERTEX STANDARD team. Call on us anytime, because
communications is our business. Let us help you get your message across.
NOTICE !
There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver. All service jobs
must be referred to an authorized VERTEX STANDARD Service Represen-
tative. Consult your Authorized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for installa-
tion of optional accessories.
SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATION
WARNING - DO NOT operate the VX-4100 radio when any person(s) (by-
standers) outside the vehicle are within the distances shown in the chart at the
bottom of this section.
Safety Training information:
Antennas used for this transmitter must not exceed an antenna gain of 0 dBd.
The radio must be used in vehicle-mount configurations with a maximum op-
erating duty factor not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations.
This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where
the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure condi-
tions of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separa-
tion distance shown below.
Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF ex-
posure limits.
Antenna Installation:
For rear deck trunk installation, the antenna must be located at least the fol-
lowing distance away from rear-seat passengers in order to comply with the
FCC RF exposure requirements.
For roof top installations, the antenna must be placed in the center of the roof.
VX-4104 VX-4107
1.97 Feet 2.82 Feet
(0.60 m)(
0.86 m)
Unsafe Radiation Distance

VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 1
INTRODUCTION
The VX-4100 Series are full-featured FM transceiver designed for flexible mobile
and base station business communications in the VHF or UHF Land Mobile bands.
These transceiver are designed for reliable business communications in a wide vari-
ety of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided by their lead-
ing-edge design.
Important channel frequency data is stored in EEPROM and flash memory on the
CPU, and is easily programmable by dealers using a personal computer and the VER-
TEX STANDARD VPL-1 Programming Cable and CE59 Software.
The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided on the VX-
4100 Series transceiver. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with
your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the configuration of this
equipment for use in your application
For North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Admin-
istration have requested the cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications
Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected frequency range 406.0
to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt
to program this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the fre-
quency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or near
North America.
P2P1
TX/BUSY
A
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P2P1
TX/BUSY
A
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CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
Front Panel
Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function (PF)
Buttons, configured according to your network requirements and programmed by
your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. The instructions below discribe a typically-con-
figured radio.
VOL Knob
Turn this control clockwise to increase the volume.
Microphone Jack
Connect the microphone plug to this jack.
Emergency Microphone
The emergency microphone is located behind this small slit. When the emer-
gency feature is activated, this microphone is enabled.
[MON], [A], []Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons)
These buttons can be set up for special applications, such as High/Low power
selection, Monitor, Talk-Around, etc., as determined by your network require-
ments and programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
(POWER)Button
Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to toggle the transceiver’s power “on”
and “off.”



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TX/BUSY Indicator
Indicates the transceiver’s Transmit/Receive Status.
Steady Red: Transmitting in progress
Steady Green: Signaling Off
Blinking Green: Busy Channel/Squelch Off
Channel Number Indicator
Indicates the operating channel.
Transceiver Status Indicator
The “P1” and “P2” indicators show current transceiver status, which can be
customized via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer to meet
your communications/network requirements. The possible “P1” and “P2” dis-
plays are explained below.
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
MONI
SCAN Channel
+4 CH
LOW
TA (Talk Around)
Encryption Disable
(Requires optional Unit)
Emergency
HOME
Horn Alert
Public Adress
Key Lock
EXT ACC
REC/PLAY
INDICATOR
P1 P2
This indicator blinks when CTCSS- or DCS-
controlled squelch is disabled. The indicator is
Illuminated constantly while the audio is pass-
ing normally.
Illuminates the indicator when the operating
channel is selected on the SCAN channel.
Illuminates the indicator when the radio recalls
the alternate channel list.
Illuminates the indicator when the radio’s trans-
mitter is set to the “Low Power” mode.
Illuminates the indicator when the “Talk Around”
function is activated.
Illuminates the indicator when the “Voice
Scrambler” function is disabled temporarily.
Illuminates the indicator when the “Emergency”
feature is activated.
Illuminates the indicator when you recall the
Home group/channel.
Illuminates the indicator when the “Horn Alert”
feature is activated.
Illuminates the indicator when the radio is
turned to a PA amplifier.
Illuminates the indicator when the front panel’s
keys are locked.
Illuminates the indicator when the output port
on the Accessory Connector is turned to “ON.”
Blinks the indicator while the received audio is
recording. Illuminates the indicator when the
voice recording is completed.
STATUS DESCRIPTION

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Rear Panel
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
13.6V DC Cable Pigtail with Connector
The supplied DC power cable must be connected to this 2-pin connector. Use
only the supplied fused cable, extended if necessary, for power connection.
Antenna Socket
The 50-Ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here, using a
type-M (PL-259) plug.
D-Sub 15-Pin Accessory Connector
External TX audio line input, PTT (Push To Talk), Squelch, and external RX
audio line output signals may be obtained from this connector for use with acces-
sories such as data transmission/reception modems, and external Channel con-
trol input etc.
External Speaker Jack
An external loudspeaker may be connected to this 2-contact, 3.5-mm mini-phone
jack.
Caution: Do not connect either wire of this line to ground, and be certain that the
speaker has adequate capability to handle the audio output (12 W) from the
radio.

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BASIC OPERATION OF THE TRANSCEIVER
Important! - Before turning on the radio the first time, confirm that the power con-
nections have been made correctly and that a proper antenna is connected to the
antenna jack.
Switching Power ON/OFF
Press the (POWER)button to turn the radio on. The display will become
illuminated.
Press the PF (Programmable Function) button which is programmed to the Chan-
nel Up/Down feature to choose the desired operating channel. A channel number
will be displayed. See page 7 for more information on the Programmable Func-
tion keys.
Setting the Volume
Turn the VOL knob clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to
decrease it.
Transmitting
To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIRMENT!
Press the PF button which is programmed to the Monitor feature to listen for
channel activity.
When receiving a call, transmit only after the incoming call ends. The radio
cannot receive a call and transmit simultaneously.
Press the PTT switch.
If the channel is clear, the BUSY/TX indicator will glow red. The radio is now
transmitting. While holding in the PTT switch, speak across the face of the mi-
crophone in a clear and normal voice. For best transmission, hold the micro-
phone about 1-1/2 to 2 inches away from your mouth. Release the PTT switch to
receive.
If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has been programmed on a channel, the
radio will not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generate
a short beep three times. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to be
clear of activity.
If CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Lockout has been programmed on a
channel, the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or
when the carrier being received includes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code.

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Automatic Time-Out Timer
If the selected channel has been programmed for automatic time-out, you must limit
the length of each transmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound 10 seconds
before time-out. Another beep will sound just before the deadline; the red “TX”
indicator will disappear and transmission will cease soon thereafter. To resume trans-
mitting, you must release the PTT switch and wait for the “penalty timer” to expire
(if you press the PTT switch before this timer expires, the timer restarts, and you will
have to wait another “penalty” period)
Key Lock
In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various
aspects of the VX-4100’s keys, and the PTT switch, may be locked out. The precise
lockout configuration must be programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer
To activate the Locking feature, press and hold in the [A]key while turning the radio
on. To disable the Locking feature, repeat this power-on procedure.
BASIC OPERATION OF THE TRANSCEIVER

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ADVANCED OPERATION
Programmable Function (PF) Buttons
The VX-4100 Series includes seven Programmable Function (PF) Buttons. The PF
button functions can be customized, via programming by your VERTEX STAN-
DARD dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. Some features
may require the purchase and installation of optional internal accessories. The pos-
sible PF button programming features are illustrated below, and these functions are
explained on the pages to follow.
For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. For future reference,
check the box next to the function that has been assigned to each PF button on your
particular radio, and keep it handy.
: Requires optional unit
CALL 1 to Call 5
HOME
Horn Alert
Public Address
EXT. ACC1
EXT. ACC2
Direct CH#1
Direct CH#2
Direct CH#3
Direct CH#4
REC/PLAY
PF Button
MON A
Function
MONI
Channel Up
Channel Down
SCAN
DW (Dual Watch)
Follow-Me SCAN
Follow-Me DW
LOW
TA (Talk Around)
Encryption Disable
Emergency
CALL/RESET
PF Button
MON A
Function

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Description of Operating Functions
MONITOR (MONI)
Press the assigned programmable key to cancel CTCSS- and DCS-controlled squelch;
the BUSY/TX indicator will blink green. Press and hold in this button for 1.5 sec-
onds to hear background noise (unmute the audio); the BUSY/TX indicator will
glow green.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Press the assigned programmable key to select a different channel.
CHANNEL SCAN (SCAN)
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the trans-
ceiver. While scanning, the transceiver 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 the assigned programmable key to activate scanning.
The scanner will search the programmed channels, looking for active ones; it
will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.
Press the assigned programmable key again to disable scanning. Operation will
revert to the programmed revert channel.
Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the follow-
ing channels if you press the PTT switch during the scanning pause:
Current channel (“Talk Back”)
“Last Busy” channel
“Priority” channel
“Home” channel
“Scan Start” channel
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ADVANCED OPERATION
DUAL WATCH (DW)
The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two channels
are monitored:
The current operating channel; and
The Priority channel.
To activate Dual Watch:
Press 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 the assigned programmable key.
Operation will revert to the “Dual Watch Start” channel.
FOLLOW-MESCAN
“Follow-Me” Scan feature checks a User-assigned Priority Channel regularly as you
scan the other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available chan-
nels) are designated for “Scanning,” the user may nonetheless assign Channel 2 as
the “User-assigned” Priority Channel via the “Follow-Me” feature.
To activate “Follow-Me” scanning, first select the channel you want to designate as
the “User-Assigned Priority Channel” and press the assigned programmable key.
Then press the Channel Up/Down key to recall to the “Scanning Start” channel which
has been programmed by your dealer to activate the scanner. When the scanner stops
on an “Active” channel, the User-assigned Priority Channel will automatically be
checked every few seconds; if activity is found on the User-assigned Priority Chan-
nel, the radio will switch between it and the Dealer-Assigned Priority Channel, if
any.

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FOLLOW-MEDUAL WATCH (DW)
To set up a “Dual Watch” frequency pair using the “Follow-Me” feature, select a
channel using the Channel Up/Down key. Now press the assigned programmable
key; pressing the assigned programmable key locks the current channel as the User-
assigned Priority Channel. Now press the Channel Up/Down key to select another
channel (not the “Scanning Start” channel). Your radio will now switch back-and-
forth between the currently-selected channel and the User-assigned Priority Channel.
During “Follow-Me” scanning (after you have pressed the key), you can set up the
“Dual Watch” feature by pressing the Channel Up/Down key to another channel. The
radio will then scan back and forth between the original User-assigned Priority Channel
and the newly-selected channel.
The Priority Channel you have assigned (before pressing the key) will be retained in
memory until you change it.
LOW POWER (LOW)
Press the assigned programmable key to set the radio’s transmitter to the “Low Power”
mode, thus extending battery life. Press the key again to return to “High Power”
operation when in difficult terrain.
TALK AROUND (TA)
Press the assigned programmable 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 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 fre-
quencies are already the same.
Note that your dealer may have mode provision for “Talk Around” channels by pro-
gramming “repeater” and “Talk Around” frequencies on two adjacent channels. If so,
the key may be used for one of the other Pre-Programmed Functions.
ENCRYPTION DISABLE (OPTION)
When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, press the assigned programmable key
to toggle the voice encryption on and off.
ADVANCED OPERATION

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EMERGENCY
The VX-4100 series include an “Emergency” feature which may be useful if you
have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel.
Press the assigned programmable key to initiate an emergency call. For further de-
tails contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
CALL/RESET
This feature, if enabled, allows the user to change the 3-digit Page Call code, used to
call other similarly-equipped stations. Press the assigned programmable key, fol-
lowed by the three digits representing the Page Call code of the station you wish to
call. Three tones will be heard after the last key is pressed (the new code will now be
transmitted).
The receiver squelch of the other station will be opened, and you can begin commu-
nication.
CALL 1 TO CALL 5
Press the assigned programmable key to send a 5-Tone sequential burst which is pre-
defined.
HOME CHANNEL (HOME)
Press the assigned programmable key to recall the pre-defined Home channel.
HORN ALERT
Press the assigned programmable key to turn the Horn Alert function “ON” or “OFF.”
If you receive a call from the base station with 2-Tone, 5-Tone or DTMF signaling,
horn alert will be activated and your vehicle’s will sound.
PUBLIC ADDRESS
Press the assigned programmable key to use the transceiver as a PA amplifier. When
you enable this function, a tone sounds. The public address can be used even while
scanning and receiving a call.
EXT. ACC1
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle output port “1” “on” and “off.”
EXT. ACC2
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle output port “2” “on” and “off.”
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DIRECT CH#1 TO DIRECT CH#4
Press the assigned programmable key to recall the Dealer pre-programmed channel
directly.
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 the assigned Rec/Play programmable key for more than 1.5 seconds 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 the assigned Rec/Play key momentarily to start playback. During playback,
pressing then []key lets you jump forward 8 seconds. To stop playback before the
stored message is complete, press the [A]key.
AF MIN VR
Press the assigned programmable key to reduce the audio output to the (lower) level
programmed by your Dealer.
ADVANCED OPERATION

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ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System)
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
25 seconds (the interval is programmed by the Dealer) in an attempt to shake hands
with the other station.
If you move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal
has been received, three beeps from the beeper will sound. If you subsequently move
back into range, a single beep will be heard whenever your radio shakes hands with
the other station.
DTMF Paging System
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.
ADVANCED OPERATION

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
FVP-25 Encryption/DTMF Pager Unit
FVP-35 Encryption Unit
DVS-5 Voice Storage Unit
VTP-50 VX-Trunk Unit
FP-1023A External Power Supply
MLS-100 Mobile Loudspeaker (12 W Peak Power)
LF-1 Line Filter
MH-700D DTMF Back-lit Microphone
MH-25A8J Microphone
MD-11A8J Desktop Microphone
VPL-1 Programming Kit
Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per
local requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions.
Check with your VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for changes to this list.

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NOTES

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NOTES

Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap-
proved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to oper-
ate this device.

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VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
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