YEONHWA M TECH XRadio XR Series User manual

XR SERIES
USER MANUAL
Version #1 (2019-02-27)
Yeonhwa M Tech Co., Ltd.
36 Jeonpa-Ro, 44Beon-Gil, Manan-Gu, Anyang-City, Gyeongg-Do, Korea Tel: [phone]
VHF Transceiver
XR-150
XR-150R
UHF Transceiver
XR-450
XR-450R

1. XR Series Main Features
The XR Series Radio is developed to be user-friendly and compact design, to have various
features and to use at the construction / industrial / public areas for the safety & convenience
of users.
The followings are the main features of the XR Series Radio.
32 Groups and 1,024 Channels are selectable.
Call guard Squelch of standardized 53 CTCSS / 208 DCS
English and Korean setting function.
Compander function
Intelligent audio function
Dual Tone Modulation Frequency (DTMF) ANI function.
ID setting function.
Receiving sensitivity setting function.
E.Q ( Timbre ) setting function.
Impress Function ( maintain a constant transmission sound)
Lone Worker mode setting function.
Whisper function.
Normal scan / Priority scan function.
10-step VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) setting function.
2 Tone and 5 To ne function.
BCL/BCLO function.
Time-Out Timer (TOT) function.
Monitor function.
Speaker volume of 1 Watt.
Wireless repeater function for expansion of communication coverage.
Emergency / Siren function.
Flash lighting function
Wireless cloning
Frequency Copy function
10-step Squelch selection function
Remote Radio Stun / Kill / Revive (Use 5 tone)
Using a variety of common accessories for each model.
Adopt DC+7.5V 2,600mAH high capacity Li-ion Battery
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2. Specification
2.1 XR-150/450
General
Frequency Range
Frequency Stability
Programmable Channels
Channel Spacing
Dimensions
Weight
Power Source
Current Drain (maximum)
XR
-150/XR-150R : 138 ~ 174 MHz
XR
-450/XR-450R : 400~470MHz
±
2.5ppm (-30 to +60℃)
1024
Channels/32 Group
Dual Channel Spacing 12.5KHz
1
11mm (H)×54mm (W)×37mm (D)
250
g
DC +
7.4V Li-ion 2600mAH Battery
Receive mode, rated audio out
– 320 (Audio Max)
Transmit mode
– 1,600mA
Standby mode
– 90mA
Receiver
Sensitivity
Squelch Sensitivity
Selectivity
Spurious and Harmonic Rejection
FM Hum and Noise
Audio Output Power
Audio Distortion
Audio Response
Input Impedance
0.25uV 12 dB SINAD
0.22uV 10dB SINAD
65dB (12.5KHz)
75dB
40dB (12.5KHz)
1
Watt across an 16-ohm load
Less than 3% at rated out
put
+1,
-3 dB from 6dB per octave de-emphasis Characteristic
from 300 ~ 3000Hz
50 ohms
Transmitter
RF Power Output
Spurious and Harmonic
FM Hum and Noise
Audio Distortion
Audio Frequency Response
Output Impedance
2
/4.8/Watt
70dB
40dB (12.5KHz)
3% maximu
m with 1KHz modulation
+1,
-3dB from 6dB per octave pre-emphasis Characteristic
from 300 ~ 3000Hz
50ohms
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3. XR Series with Accessories
Components could be changed by buyer request.
Radio Battery Pack Dual slot Charger Antenna
Leather Case Belt Clip Hand Strap User Manual
Figure 3-1) XR Series Main Components
XC-100 : Single slot charger
XC-200 : Dual slot Charger
Battery (XB-2400) : 2200mAH Li-ion battery pack
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4. Controls & LCD Display
Figure 4-1) Appearance of XR Series Radio
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Figure 4-2) LCD Indication of XR Series Radio.
4.1 Basic Button Operation Description.
Button Operation Functions
PTT Button + Power ON After cloning cable connection, wait cloning
transmission.
Menu button + Power ON Program mode
Monitor button + Power ON Frequency search function (required at the
time of frequency copy)
Menu button + UP button +
Power ON
Wireless cloning transmission.
Menu button + Down button +
Power ON
Wireless cloning receiving.
Menu button + UP button Button fixed
Menu button + Down button Button release
Enter button (Short key) Flash ON/OFF
Enter button (Long key) Scan start / stop / toggle
Emergency button Emergency beep sound
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5. Basic operation
Please fully read the instruction manual before use.
This manual provides important information related to radio operation.
2.1 Installation and Removing the Antenna
To install the antenna, insert the antenna into antenna connector and screw the antenna clockwise.
To remove the antenna, screw the antenna counter clockwise.
Figure 5-1) Installation and Removing the Antenna
When installation of the antenna, givi
ng a strong pressure to the Radio or pulling
the antenna with a strong power from the Radio can make a damage on the antenna
connector, which may cause the Radio to have a critical problem.
5.2 Installation and Removing the Battery
5.2.1 Installation of the battery
To install battery, slide up the battery towards the top of the radio until battery latch is
locked.
5.2.2 Removing the Battery
- Slide the battery latch located on the bottom of radio to the open position as shown in
Figure 5-2).
-The battery is removed by pressing it against and sliding it towards the bottom of the radio
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Figure 5-2) Installation and Removing the Battery
5.3 Installation and Removing the Belt Clip
- To attach belt clip to radio, align belt clip rails with the grooves in radio and slide the belt clip
onto the mounting rails until it latches into place.
- To remove belt clip from radio, push up on tab of belt clip with flat bladed screw driver and at
the same time, slide the belt clip towards the top of Radio figure 5-3).
Figure 5-3) Installation and Removing the Belt Clip
4.4 Accessory connector
Accessory connector is used to connect external speaker MIC, and headset, etc.
Please close the cover when nothing is connected.
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Figure 4-4) Accessory connector
6. Operation of the XR Series Radio
6.1 Power On/Off, Volume Control Switch
Turning the volume switch knob clockwise to power on and turning the knob counterclockwise to
power off. And when set an audio volume level, please refer with the index on the side of the
volume knob.
6.2 PTT Button
Pressing PTT button, the radio mode is transmission and releasing the button, it is receiving
mode. It is recommended to talk 5~10cm away from the microphone for the best voice
communication.
6.3 Menu Button
Enter into Menu mode by pressing the Menu button (P) for 2 seconds.
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6.4 Monitor Button
The monitor mode is enabled and disabled by pressing the Monitor button (M) on the side.
Normal Mode : During pressing the Monitor button(M) for about 2 seconds, it is possible to check
the receiving status.
Continuous Mode : During pressing the Monitor button(M) for more than 2 seconds, the Radio will
make a “Beep” tone, which means the monitor function is maintained and if
you press the Monitor button(M) again, the monitor function will be released.
6.5 Emergency Button
In case of emergency situation, if you press the Emergency button, a siren sound will be
heard through the speaker in the Radio and the Radio will transmit the emergency signal to
the party through the emergency channel.
6.6 Channel Buttons (▼, ▲)
Channel Buttons have 3 functions as shown in followings.
①Channel buttons : Up (▲) and Down (▼) buttons are to change channels.
②Channel buttons are to select menu at menu mode.
③Channel buttons are to change transmission power. By pressing Up button (▲)
while PTT button is being pressed, the user can select “H”(High Power), or by pressing
Down button (▼), the user can select “L”(Low Power).
6.7 Speaker Mic Jack
The Speaker Mic Jack is used when using an external speaker microphone or doing PC
programming or making the Cloning or using as a Repeater.
6.8 LED indication Status
This LED is a lamp indicating the current status of the Radio and please refer to the below contents.
①RX : Green Lamp.
②TX : Red Lamp.
③CTCSS, DCS Error : Green Lamp flicker.
④Low Battery: Red Lamp blinks with “beep” sound.
7. Charging the Battery
7.1 Safety Notes
1) The radio of XR series receives power from high-performance Li-ion battery (XB-2400).
XB-2400 Battery is safe of high performance and highly reliable, and could be charged very fast.
XSB-2400 Battery has been designed suitably only for the charger of Yeonhwa.
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The charging of the enclosed Radio on the other maker’s charger will
cause damage on the battery and also, will cause a tro
uble on the
Radio.
2) Please charge the battery before using the radio for best performance and safety.
3) When you charge the battery that is installed in the Radio, please turn off the radio first to charge
the battery.
The continuous rapid discharge (for example, when making a short circuit
on the ‘+’ terminal of battery by a metal substance) may make a fatal defect
and the battery can be exploded. Also, it can cause a fire.
4) Using the correct battery will improve the efficiency and safety.
7.2 The Time of Charging
Low battery voltage maybe cause to reduce communication coverage and also make the
performance worse. Please charge the battery in case of following:
1) After 10-15 hours after use, recharge when you think the performance of the radio has
degradation.
2) The red lamp on RX/TX LED blinks. (every 0.5 second), during transmission or reception.
3) When the battery icon is blinks
4) While the radio is in use, “beep” sounds.
7.3 How to Charge
1) Plug the adapter of the XC-100/XC-200 charger in general power AC220V power outlet.
2) When charging the battery that is equipped with radio, please turn off the power of
the Radio and plug the Radio in the charger.
3) XC-100 is a single slot charger and XC-200 is dual slot charger.
4) Even if charging is completed ( green lamp lights), please charge more for about 30
minutes for a full charge.
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Status LED indication Status LED indication
Charging Red LED lights. Detecting error Red LED is flicker
Complete charging
Green LED lights.
Keep charging Yellow LED lights
7.4 Charger (XC-100/XC-200)
The XC-100/XC-200 charger is designed to charge only the Li-ion battery enclosed in this Radio.
Adaptor input voltage: AC85~250V
8. Operation of XR Series
8.1 Power ON/OFF
Turn Power switch clockwise. Power is supplied immediately and the backlight will be turned on.
If the user made setting of the logo or the user ID, it will be displayed on the LCD and radio
will enter into the latest state as a signal sound is generated.
☞Note : When turning (power) on the radio by pressing a button on it, the radio may
enter into a special modes in which transmission and reception are impossible.
Please don’t turn on the radio by above way
Figure 8-1) Company Logo & User ID
8.2 Transmission Method
For transmission, press PTT button on the left side of the radio. If the DTMF or 5TONE are set,
voice communication will be interrupted for several seconds during transmission time of ID.
Then, red LEDs for transmission and reception will be turned on. It is recommended to talk 5 ~
10cm away from the microphone for the best voice communication.
☞Note: If the user makes transmission for more than a certain time while BCLO or TOT
feature is on, transmission will be forcefully disconnected for other users.
☞Note: If present channel is TX Inhibited by pc program, TX will not be worked.
(By PC Program, it could be set.)
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Figure 8-2) Reception Figure 8-3) Transmission
8.3 Receiving Method
If you do not press the PTT button, it will operate in receive mode. The user can adjust the
volume by Volume switch, and during reception, the green LED will be turned on.
8.4 Changing Channels
Channel buttons (▼, ▲) are to change channels. Press Up button Then, “beep” sound
will be generated and the channel number will be increased. Or press Down button (▼) to
decrease the channel. If the user presses Up or Down button while only one channel is
set, the channel will not be changed and a different sound from “beep” will be generated.
For fast increase or decrease channel numbers, press Channel buttons for a while.
In this case, however, “beep” sound will not be generated.
8.5 Adjusting the Transmission Power
The user can change the transmission power - High Power or Low Power. By pressing Up
button (▲) while PTT button is being pressed, the user can select “H” (High Power), or by
pressing Down button (▼), the user can select “L” (Low Power). By selecting Low power
under good communication conditions, the user can extend the battery use time.
Figure 8-4) High-power operation Figure 8-5) Low-power operation
8.6 Scan
By pressing “Enter” Button for 2 second in Standby mode, the user can activate Scan function.
After Scan function is activated, the radio will automatically search channels and detect a channel
corresponding to the frequency. To deactivate Scan function, press “Enter” button once.
8.6.1 Normal Scan
At the Scan mode, the LCD displays “○
S” icon. When the scan list is S1, S2, S3, the
Radio proceeds the channel scan in the sequence of S1, S2, S3, S1, S2,....
During receiving a signal, if you press the UP(▲) or DOWN (▼) button, you can delete the
receiving channel temporarily from the scan list and at that time, you can move to the next
channel.
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8.6.2 Priority Scan
At the Scan mode, the LCD displays “○
S” icon. The Radio scans the
channel in the sequence of P, S1, P, S2, P, S3,.... at the priority scan mode.
During receiving signal through the common channel, the Radio scans the priority channel
periodically and if the Radio detects the Priority channel, it starts receiving the channel.
During receiving the signal, you can move to the following scan channel by pressing the
UP(▲) or DOWN button(▼).
8.7 Key Lock function
During pressing the Menu button (P) at the receiving standby mode, press the UP button
(▲) and then, the Key Lock function will be executed and the key icon of LCD will
appear. At this situation, the other keys except for the PTT and the Monitor key will not be
operated. In order to release the Lock function, press the Menu button(P) and during
pressing the button, press the DOWN button(▼).
8.8 2TONE / 5TONE function
1) 2TONE
You can use the private and group tone functions by the central control system which is
using the 2TONE SIGNALING. If the Radio receives the tone signal, the Radio will make
a Beep sound which is advising the tone signal status and which means the Radio is ready
to talk.
2) 5TONE
The set-up of 5TONE is made by PC programming. Call Name and ID can be the setting up to 200
pieces and set their own ID. And also it allows displaying their ID to the other party at the time of
transmission. You can choose 5 Tone Format among ZVEI , CCIR, EEA, PZVEI, DZVEI, PCCIR,
PDZVEI, NATEL and it can be set to Manual.
8.9 Emergency Call function
This Emergency call is used for calling the party in emergency and if pressing for about 2 seconds
the button in Orange color on the top side of Radio, the Emergency Call is transmitted.
In case of setting to the emergency call channel (available by PC programming) with your ID at the
general mode or if the Radio is in the call mode, you can make an Emergency Call by pressing the
button in Orange color for about 2 seconds.
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8.10 STUN function
If a lost the radio or you do not want someone use your radio, it can be disable the radio through
receiving of STUN ID stored in the radio. (The Stun ID can be set up by PC Program.) If the STUN ID is
saved at the Radio, the Radio can’t be used even though the power on/off. After receiving the UNSTUN
ID, you can use the Radio.
Figure 8-7) STUN
8.11 Programming function
The Programming is the function for input of the data such as Frequency/Tone/Scan into
the Radio.
* Programming Method
First, please prepare the Program cable for XR Series Radio.
①Press the “P” button of the Radio to turn on. Then, the –Program Mode is displayed.
②Connect the Programming cable to the Ear/Microphone Jack of Radio.
③By using the PC Program, store the data and then disconnect the cable.
Turn off the power and turn on the power again.
Figure 8-8) Programming Mode
8.12 Cloning function
The Cloning is to copy the data such as Frequency/Tone/Scan into the other Radio.
* Cloning Method
①First, please prepare the Cloning cable for XR Series Radio.
②The original Radio should be turned on with pressing the PTT button and the Radio
to be copied should be turned on with pressing the “ P “ button.
③The original Radio displays Radio’s version and then a clone message is displayed with
change screen.
④The original Radio displays a < LINE CLON > message and copied Radio displays a
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" Program Mode " message..
④Connect the Cloning cable to the Ear/Mic Jack of the two Radios.
⑤If pressing the Enter button of the original Radio, the copy is made and after
completing, please disconnect the cable and turn off & on the power of the two Radios.
Finally please use the Radio after checking if the copy is made without problem.
☞Note: If the Cloning is made into the other maker’s Radio, a malfunction can happen.
Figure 8-9) CLONE
8.13 Wireless Cloning Function
This function is to copy the data such as Frequency/Tone/Scan into the other Radio without use PC
program. .
☞Note: May fail when you move the radio during cloning.
* Wireless Cloning method: Transmission part
①Press “P” + “UP Key” button and turn on.
②LCD screen displays a “TX wireless cloning” message.
③Start transmission by pressing “PTT Key”.
Figure 8-10) TX Wireless Cloning
* Wireless Cloning method: Reception part
①Press “P” + “Down Key” button and turn on.
②LCD screen displays a “RX wireless cloning” message.
③When the transmission is started, "G [0] E [0]" message is displayed on the screen.
"E [0]" is the number of Error.
④If the Error number is 1 or more, "failure" message is displayed and then display
" re-receiving " message.
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⑤When the reception is successfully completed, display the " Done " message and will be a
restart.
Figure 8-11) RX Wireless cloning
8.14 Frequency Copy Function .
This function is to copy the Frequency/Tone without use PC program. (including third-party radios)
Figure 8-12) Frequency COPY
* Frequency COPY method
①Press “M(Monitor)” button and turn on.
②When the "search frequency?" Message is displayed on the screen, press the "PTT Key".
③“PTT Key” + “M” : Setting the SQ sensitivity higher during searching.
“PTT Key” + “P” : Setting the SQ sensitivity lower during searching.
“UP Key” : Frequency up SCAN.
“DOWN Key” : Frequency down SCAN).
④After the search frequency is changed to Sub-Tone Search mode.
⑤When the search is complete, the storage channel is displayed.
⑥UP / Down key is possible to change the channel and the P / M Key can be change 10
channels at a time.
⑦It is possible to re-scan or complete after storage of the channel.
8.15 Menu description
If pressing the Menu button (P) on the side for 2 seconds, the Radio will be in Menu mode.
The Menu mode consists of 9 Menus and you can use your desired Menu after selection.
☞Note: After entering into the Menu, if you don’t operate the Menu for more than 8 seconds, the
Menu mode will be terminated automatically and it is converted to the Receiving mode.
1) Setting Compander
This is for On/Off of the Compander.
The setting can be made by the PC program and at the Menu.
①Enter into the Menu mode.
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②By using the channel buttons (▼, ▲), choose the “ Compander” and press the Enter button.
③By using the channel buttons (▼,▲) choose the ON( “y” ) or the OFF( “n” ) and press the,
Enter button to store.
④To out of the Menu mode, press the Menu button (P).
In accordance with selection On / Off, the Compander icon appears/disappears on the LCD.
2) Setting I Audio (Intelligent Compender)
Detect the mute at the receiving mode and then remove only the White Noise.
①Enter into the Menu mode.
②By using the channel buttons (▼, ▲), choose the “ Comp” and press the Enter button
③Select ON(”y")/OFF(“n”) by pressing Channel buttons (▲,▼) and save the selected status
by pressing Enter button.
④To out of the Menu mode, press the Menu button (P). .
3) Setting Group
The Radio is designed to have total 1024 channels and 32 Groups and the selection of each Group
& Channel can be available by PC program and Menu.
①Enter into the Menu mode.
②By using the channel buttons (▼, ▲), choose the “ Group” and press the Enter button
③By using the channel buttons (▲,▼) choose the “ Group” and save by pressing Enter
button.
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④To out of the Menu mode, press the Menu button (P).
4) Setting ID
This is for transmission of your ID and reception of your party’s ID. ID is divided by DTMF
and Call ID. Especially the Call ID transmits your ID to the party and also, the party’s ID is
displayed on your Radio to use your Radio in convenience and efficiently.
①Enter into the Menu mode.
②By using the channel buttons (▼, ▲), choose the “ ID Setting ” and press the Enter button.
③After the “DTMF Setting ” message comes out, choose the ON (“y”)/OFF (“n”) by the
channel buttons (▼,▲) and press the Enter button.
④After the “CALL Setting ” message comes out, choose the ON (“y”)/OFF (“n”) by the
channel buttons (▼,▲) and press the Enter button.
⑤Select ON(”y")/OFF(“n”) by pressing Channel buttons (▲,▼) and save the selected status
by pressing Enter button.
⑥To out of the Menu mode, press the Menu button (P).
5) Setting S.Q (Squelch)
Squelch sensitivity level is selectable by 10 steps. Default value set to level 5.
①Enter into the S.Q setting mode.
②By using the channel buttons (▼, ▲), choose the “ S.Q Setting ” and press the Enter button.
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③Using the channel buttons (▼,▲), choose the S.Q Sensibility and press the Enter
button to store.
④To out of the Menu mode, press the Menu button (P).
6) Setting Button Sound (Alert)
Button sound is available to set to 3 steps ( High, Low, OFF).
By PC Program and menu, it could be set.
①Enter into the Button sound setting mode.
②By using the channel buttons (▼, ▲), choose the “Button sound Setting ” and press the
Enter button.
③By using the channel buttons (▼, ▲), choose one of the 3 steps ( High, Low, OFF) and
press the Enter button.
④Select ON(”y")/OFF(“n”) by pressing Channel buttons (▲,▼) and save the selected status
by pressing Enter button.
⑤To out of the Menu mode, press the Menu button (P).
If select off, the symbol will disappear on the LCD.
7) Setting VOX
VOX is to enable users to make transmission without pressing PTT button.
By PC Program and menu, it could be set.PTT
①Enter into the VOX setting mode.
②By using the channel buttons (▼, ▲), choose the “VOX Setting ” and press the Enter button.
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