Vertex Standard VX-4200 Series User manual

VX-4200 SERIES
OPERATING MANUAL
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
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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 STAN-
DARD 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, be-
cause 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-4200 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 oper-
ating 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
exposure 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-4204 VX-4207
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INTRODUCTION
The VX-4200 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.
The 501-channel memories can each be programmed with a 12-character channel
name.
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
VERTEX STANDARD VPL-1 Programming Cable and CE59 Software.
The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided on the VX-
4200 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 Ad-
ministration have requested the cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communica-
tions 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 frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or
near North America.
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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 describe a typically-
configured radio.
cVOL Knob
Turn this control clockwise to increase the volume.
dMicrophone Jack
Connect the microphone plug to this jack.
eEmergency Microphone
The emergency microphone is located behind this small slit. When the emer-
gency feature is activated, this microphone is enabled.
f[P1]-[P4]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.
g[A]Button (Programmable Function Button)
This button 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.
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h(POWER)Button
Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to toggle the transceiver’s power
“on” and “off.”
iBUSY/TX Indicator
Indicates transceiver’s Transmit/Receive Status
Steady Red: Transmitting in progress
Steady Green: Signaling Off
Blinking Green: Busy Channel/Squelch Off
j[T]/[S]Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons)
Pressing either button changes the current channel (and displayed channel num-
ber or name). Holding in either button for more than 1.5 second causes the radio
to begin stepping (repeatedly) upward or downward through the channels.
kLCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
The display includes a 3-character numeric section showing Channel Group
number or certain status indications (see below), a 12-character alpha-numeric
section showing Channel name tags/identity information and error messages,
and an upper icon row displaying feature status.
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
“Call” indicator
“Dual Watch” is activated
Low Transmt Power Mode “ON”
“Horn Alert” is enabled
: “Scan” is activated
: “Priority Scan” is activated
“Talk-Around” is enabled
“Voice Message” received
Receiver Monitor
Sub-LCD
: Channel Group Number
: Priority Channel
: Home Channel
: ARTS “In Range”
: ARTS “Out of Range”
“Group Scan” is enabled
“AUX A” Port is activated
12 Character Alpha-numeric Display
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Rear Panel
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
c13.6V 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.
dAntenna Socket
The 50-Ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here, using a
type-M (PL-259) plug.
eD-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 ac-
cessories such as data transmission/reception modems, and external Channel
control input etc.
fExternal 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 and hold in the (POWER)button for 2 seconds to turn the radio on.
The display will become illuminated.
Press the [T]/[S]button to choose the desired operating channel. A channel
name will appear on the display. If you want to select an operating channel from
a different group, press the PF (Programmable Function) button which is pro-
grammed to the Group Up/Down feature to select the group you want before
selecting the operating channel. See page 7 for more information on the Pro-
grammable Function 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 micro-
phone in a clear and normal voice. For best transmission, hold the microphone
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 and indicate “*ERRORERROR
ERRORERROR
ERROR *” on the display. 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-4200’s keys, and PTT switch, may be locked out. The precise
lockout configuration may be configured using the “User Set” (Menu) mode. See
page 16 for detail.
To activate the Locking feature, press and hold in the [P4]key while turning the
radio on. To disable the Locking feature, repeat this power-on procedure.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
Programmable Function (PF) Buttons
The VX-4200 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 refer-
ence, check the box next to the function that has been assigned to each PF button on
your particular radio, and keep it handy.
Ú: Requires optional unit
Code Up
Code Down
Code SET
Status Up
Status Down
Status SET
Status Check
Speed Dial
HOME
Selectable Tone
Horn Alert
Public Address
EXT. ACC1
EXT. ACC2
Direct CH#1
Direct CH#2
Direct CH#3
Direct CH#4
REC/PLAYÚ
AF Min Vr
SET
PF Button
AP1 P2 P3 P4
Function
MONI
SQL
DIMMER
Channel Up
Channel Down
Group Up
Group Down
SCAN
DW (Dual Watch)
Follow-Me SCAN
Follow-Me DW
LOW
TA (Talk Around)
TX SAVE Disable
Encryption DisableÚ
Emergency
CALL/RESET
CALL 1
CALL 2
CALL 3
CALL 4
CALL 5
PF Button
AP1 P2 P3 P4
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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 glow green. Press and hold in this button for 1.5 sec-
onds to hear background noise (unmute the audio); the BUSY/TX indicator will
blink green.
SQUELCH (SQL)
You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function:
Press the assigned programmable key. A tone will sound, and the current squelch
will level appears on the display.
Press the [T]/[S]button to select the desired squelch level.
Press this key again. A tone will sound, and the display will revert to the normal
channel indication.
DIMMER
Press the assigned programmable key to select the brightness level of the display
and key backlight. Available selections are four levels.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Press the assigned programmable key (generally the [T]/[S]button) to select a
different channel within the current group.
GROUP UP/DOWN
Press the assigned programmable key to select a different group of channels. Once
the desired Group is reached, press the Channel Up/Down key (generally the [T]/
[S]button) to select the desired channel within the selected Group.
You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more than one Group during the
scanning process (normally, scanning is performed within the current group only).
To include the current Group in the scanning loop, press and hold in the assigned
programmable key for one second. To remove a Group from Group Scan, press and
hold in the assigned programmable key again for one second.
Multi-Group Scanning is only possible if you are using the “User Scan” list. To edit
the User Scan list, press and hold the assigned programmable key for one second to
delete the current Memory Group from the Scanning. Alternatively, press and hold
the assigned programmable key for one second to delete the Current Memory chan-
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nel from the Scanning. When you delete a Group or channel, “-----SCAN SkipSCAN Skip
SCAN SkipSCAN Skip
SCAN Skip-----” will
appear on the LCD for one second after pressing the assigned programmable key. To
restore a particular channel to your scanning list, press and hold in the assigned
programmable key again for one second; “-----SCAN StopSCAN Stop
SCAN StopSCAN Stop
SCAN Stop-----” will appear on the LCD for
one second after pressing the assigned programmable key.
CHANNEL SCAN (SCAN)CHANNEL SCAN (SCAN)
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the
transceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the pres-
ence 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 on the current group.
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 or activate the Group scanning when
Multi-Group Scanning is enabled.
Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the fol-
lowing 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
DUAL WATCH (DW)
The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two chan-
nels 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.
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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
channels) 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 (generally the [T]/[S]button) 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 Pri-
ority Channel will automatically be checked every few seconds; if activity is found
on the User-assigned Priority Channel, the radio will switch between it and the Dealer-
Assigned Priority Channel, if any.
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 (generally the [T]/[S]button). 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.
When the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” mode, the “ ” icon will be
indicated on the display.
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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.
When the “TA” function is activated, the “ ” icon will be indicated on the dis-
play.
Note that your dealer may have mode provision for “Talk Around” channels by
programming “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.
EMERGENCY
The VX-4200 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.
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CODE UP/DOWN
Press the assigned programmable key to select a 5-Tone encode code from pre-
defined encode list.
CODE SET
Press the assigned programmable key to change the 5-Tone encodeing digit. To change
the tones, select the desired digit using the [P1]/[P2]keys, then change the number
using the [T]/[S]keys.
STATUS UP/DOWN
Press the assigned programmable key to select a 5-Tone status code from the pre-
defined status list.
STATUS SET
Press the assigned programmable key to change the 5-Tone status code. To change
the status code, select the desired digit of the status code using the [P1]/[P2]keys,
then change the number using the [T]/[S]keys.
STATUS CHECK
Press the assigned programmable key to check the 5-Tone receive status code. When
you press this key, the LCD display will indicate the “message” corresponding to the
receive status condition per the pre-defined status list.
SPEED DIAL
Your Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into
your radio.
To dial a number, press the assigned programmable key, then press the microphone’s
numbered key corresponding to the Auto-Dial memory number list provided by your
Dealer. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
HOME CHANNEL (HOME)
Press the assigned programmable key to recall the pre-defined Home group/chan-
nel. When you recall the Home group/channel, the “-----HH
HH
H-----” icon will appear on the LCD.
SELECTABLE TONE
Press the assigned programmable key to select a sub-audible tone (CTCSS/DCS)
from the pre-defined tone table. You can operate the indicated sub-audible tone in
Selectable Tone mode.
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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 vehicles horn will sound.
When you turn the Horn Alert “ON,” a tone will sound and the “ ” icon appears
will appear on the display.
PUBLIC ADDRESS
Press the assigned programmable key to use the transceiver as a PA amplifier. When
you enable this function, a tone sounds and “Public ADRSPublic ADRS
Public ADRSPublic ADRS
Public ADRS” will appear on the dis-
play. The public address can be used even while scanning and receiving a call.
EXT. ACC1
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle output port on “1” “on” and “off.”
EXT. ACC2
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle output port on “2” “on” and “off.”
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 [S]key lets you jump forward 8 seconds, while pressing the [T]key
lets you go back 8 seconds. To stop playback before the stored message is complete,
press the [A]key.
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AF MIN VR
Press the assigned programmable key to reduce the audio output to the (lower) level
programmed by your Dealer.
SET
Press the assigned programmable key to activate the “User Set” (Menu) Mode.
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ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System)
This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-equipped sta-
tion are within communication range.
During ARTS operation, when the radio receives an incoming ARTS signal, a short
beep will sound, and “In” (“In Service”) will be displayed on the sub-LCD. If you
move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has
been received; a short triple-beep will sound, and “Out” (“Out of Service”) will be
displayed on the Sub-LCD. If you subsequently move back into communication
range, as soon as the other station transmits, a short beep will sound and “In” will be
displayed again on the Sub-LCD.
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.
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DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
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1SQLSQL
SQLSQL
SQL Sets the Squelch Level.
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22
2SCN ListSCN List
SCN ListSCN List
SCN List Select the “User” or “Dealer” Scan List.
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3BEEPBEEP
BEEPBEEP
BEEP Enables/Disables the Key Beeper.
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44
4BELLBELL
BELLBELL
BELL Enables/Disables the Bell function.
(alert tone activated by incoming subaudible CTCSS/DCS tone)
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5LightingLighting
LightingLighting
Lighting Enables/Disables the BUSY/TX LED.
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66
6LockLock
LockLock
Lock Set the Control Key Lockout Cofiguration (Key/PTT/Key+PTT).
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77
7GroupGroup
GroupGroup
Group Select the desired Channel Group.
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8SCANSCAN
SCANSCAN
SCAN Engages/Disengages Scanning (same as the programmable [SCAN]key).
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99
9DWDW
DWDW
DW Engages/Disengages Dual Watch (same as the programmable [DW]key).
1010
1010
10 TATA
TATA
TA Engages/Disengages Talk Around (same as the programmable [TA]key).
1111
1111
11 EncryptEncrypt
EncryptEncrypt
Encrypt Enables/Disables the disabling the Encryption Unit temporarily.
ENBENB
ENBENB
ENB: Enables the disabling the Encryption Unit.
DISDIS
DISDIS
DIS: Disables the disabling the Encryption Unit.
1212
1212
12 AF MinVRAF MinVR
AF MinVRAF MinVR
AF MinVR Sets the minimum Audio Volume level.
1313
1313
13 Beep VRBeep VR
Beep VRBeep VR
Beep VR Sets the Beep Volume level.
1414
1414
14 ContrastContrast
ContrastContrast
Contrast Sets the LCD Contrast level.
1515
1515
15 DimmerDimmer
DimmerDimmer
Dimmer Sets the brightness of the backlighting of the key and LCD.
1616
1616
16 REC ModeREC Mode
REC ModeREC Mode
REC Mode Select the Recording mode.
ONEONE
ONEONE
ONE: Enables one-shot recording of audio for 120 seconds, with playback
from beginning of the message.
ROLROL
ROLROL
ROL: Enables rolling recording so long as the receiver is passing audio,
with playback of the last 120 seconds recorded.
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1717
17 Play ModePlay Mode
Play ModePlay Mode
Play Mode Set the priority system audio during recorder playback.
PLYPLY
PLYPLY
PLY: The recorded audio is higher priority than the received signals audio.
SIGSIG
SIGSIG
SIG: The received signal’s audio is higher priority than the playback audio.
USER SET MODE
The VX-4200 Series includes a “User Set” (Menu) Mode which allows the user to
define or configure various settings, such as Squelch, Display contrast, etc. To acti-
vate the “User Set” (Menu) Mode:
Press the programmable key assigned to the “SET” function.
Select the User Set Mode item you wish to change using the [P1]/[P2]keys,
then use the [T]/[S]keys to adjust the setting of the selected item.
Press the [P1]or [P2]key to store the new configuration.
Press [A]key to exit to normal operation.
Notes:
Menu items “16 REC Mode16 REC Mode
16 REC Mode16 REC Mode
16 REC Mode” and “17 PlayMode17 PlayMode
17 PlayMode17 PlayMode
17 PlayMode” will appear only when the optional Voice
Storage Unit is installed.
When Menu item “11 Encrypt11 Encrypt
11 Encrypt11 Encrypt
11 Encrypt” is set to “DISDIS
DISDIS
DIS” without having the optional Voice Scrambler
Unit installed, the encryption function will never be activated.
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