FCC ID: AXI11144640 MOBILE TRANSCEIVER

 

EVX-5300 EVX-5400 Operating Manual eVX-5300 eVX-5400 prOgraMMable FunctiOns/Features 6 Programmable Function Keys 2-Tone Encode/Decode1 5-Tone Encode/Decode1 MDC-1200 Encode/Decode1 Horn Alert PA (Public Address) Scan Group Scan2 Dual Watch FM-Scan (Follow-Me Scan) TA Scan Encryption1 Privacy VOX Talk Around Emergency Lone Worker TX Save Disable Direct Channel Entry2, 3 Code Up/Down2 Code Set2 Speed Dial2, 3 DTMF Code Set2, 3 ID Check2 ARTSTM/ARTSIITM (Auto Range Transpond System)1 1: Analog mode only 2: EVX-5400 only 3: Requires Optional MH-75A8J FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. 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 negli-

gible 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. Were glad you joined the Vertex Standard team. Call on us anytime, because com-

munications 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 Representative. Consult your Authorized Vertex Standard dealer for installation of optional accessories. Safety/WarNiNg iNformatioN WARNING - DO NOT operate the EVX-5300/-5400 radio when any person(s) (bystanders) 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 dBi. The radio must be used in vehicle-mount configurations with a maxi-

mum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50 %, in typical Push-to-Talk con-

figurations. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure limits of 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. Unsafe Radiation Distance VHF Model 2.9 Feet (0.89 m) UHF Model 2.1 Feet (0.64 m) FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. IntroductIon EVX-5300 EVX-5400 The EVX-5300/-5400 series are full-featured Digital/Analog transceiver designed for flexible mobile and base station business communications in the VHF/UHF Land Mobile bands. This transceiver designed for reliable business communica-

tions in a wide variety of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided by their leading-edge design. The EVX-5300/-5400 operates using the TDMA protocol for spectrum and power efficiency and lower total equipment cost compared to FDMA. Digital eliminates noise and static from voice transmit to only deliver the intended voice message crisply and clearly. The EVX-5300/-5400 feature the AMBE+2 vocoder for en-

hanced voice quality. This transceiver allows up to 8 memory channels. Important channel frequency data is stored in the flash memory on the CPU, and is easily programmable by a Vertex Standard licensed dealers using a personal computer with Vertex Standard Programming equipment FIF-12 USB Programming Interface and CT-104A Con-

nection Cable for FIF-12 and CE142 Software. Or, once programmed, cloning cable CT-4 can be used to program portable to portable directly. The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided in the EVX-5300/-5400 series transceiver. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the configu-

ration 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 Administration 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 frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or near North America. EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual 1 FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. WarnIng! Fcc rF ExposurE rEquIrEmEnts THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERA-

TION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFI-

CATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-

tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-

ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-

ference by one or more of the following measures:

r Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. r Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. r Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. r Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 2 EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. WarnIng! Ic rss gEnEral rEquIrEmEnts English r This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. r Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for suc-

cessful communication. r Antennas used for this transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if Category II) must not exceed an antenna gain of 0 dBi. The radio must be used in vehicle-mount configurations with a maximum op-

erating duty cycle not exceeding 50 %, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations. Antenna types having a gain greater than 0 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. FrEnch r Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. r Conformment la rglementation dIndustrie Canada, le prsent metteur ra-

dio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et dun gain maximal (ou in-

frieur) approuv pour lmetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de rduire les risques de brouillage radiolectrique lintention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type dantenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dpassepas lintensit ncessaire ltablisse-

ment dune communication satisfaisante. r Antennes utilises pour cet metteur (identifier le dispositif par son numro de certification ou son numro de modle sil fait partie du matriel de catgorie II) ne doit pas dpasser un gain de lantenne de 0 dBi. La radio doit tre utili-

se dans des configurations de montage en vhicule avec un maximum duti-

lisation en fonctionnement nexcdant ne pas 50 %, dans des configurations typiques de Push-to-Talk. Types dantenne ayant un gain suprieur 0 dBi sont strictement interdits pour une tilisation avec cet appareil. EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual 3 FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. controls & connEctors (EVx-5300) Front Panel Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function

(PF) keys, configured according to your network requirements and programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. The instructions below describe a typically-config-

ured radio. PWR (

) Button Turn this control clockwise to increase the volume. Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to toggle the transceivers power on and off. VOL Knob Microphone Jack TX/BUSY Indicator Indicates transceivers Transmit/Receive Status. Connect the microphone plug to this jack.

[P1] - [P4] Keys (Programmable Function Keys) These keys 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.

[]/[] Keys (Programmable Function Keys) In the factory default, pressing either key changes the current channel. 4 EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. controls & connEctors (EVx-5300) Indicates the operating channel. Channel Number Indicator Transceiver Status Indicator The A, B, and C indicators show current transceiver status, which can be customized via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer to meet your communications/network requirements. The possible these indicators are ex-

plained below. transcEIVEr status IndIcator IndIcator A C B status MONI SCAN CH PRI-1 Low Power TA (Talk Around) Privacy/Encryption Emergency Horn Alert PA (Public Address) Lock RFC dEscrIptIon This indicator is illuminated constantly when the signaling feature is disabled. The indicator blinks while the audio is passing normally. Illuminates the indicator when the scan enabled channel is recalled Illuminates the indicator when the Priority-1 channel is activated Illuminates the indicator when the radios transmit-

ter is set to the Low Power mode Illuminates the indicator when the Talk Around function is activated. Illuminates the indicator when the Voice Scram-

bler function is enabled. Illuminates the indicator when the Emergency fea-

ture is activated. Illuminates the indicator when the Horn Alert fea-

ture is activated. Illuminates the indicator when the radio is turned to a PA amplifier. Illuminates the indicator when the Lock feature is activated. Illuminates the indicator when the radio is in the Ready for Communication condition while operat-

ing with the 2-Tone or 5-Tone signaling. EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual 5 FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. controls & connEctors (EVx-5400) Front Panel Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function

(PF) keys, configured according to your network requirements and programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. The instructions below describe a typically-config-

ured radio. PWR (

) Button Turn this control clockwise to increase the volume. Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to toggle the transceivers power on and off. VOL Knob Microphone Jack TX/BUSY Indicator Indicates transceivers Transmit/Receive Status. Connect the microphone plug to this jack.

[P1] - [P4] Keys (Programmable Function Keys) These keys 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.

[]/[] Keys (Programmable Function Keys) In the factory default, pressing either key changes the current channel. 6 EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. controls & connEctors (EVx-5400) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) The display includes a 8-character alpha-numeric section showing Channel nametags/identity information and error messages, and an upper icon row dis-

playing feature status (see below). Dual Watch is activated Audio Compander is activated Low Transmit Power Mode ON AUX A Port is activated Privacy or Encryption is enabled

: Scan is enabled

: Priority Scan is activated Call indicator Receiver Monitor Talk-Around is enabled Priority-2 Channel Group Number RSSI Indicator (four steps) 8 Character Alpha-numeric Display Group Scan is enabled EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual 7 FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. controls & connEctors Rear Panel Antenna Jack The 50-Ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here, using a mini-UHF plug. 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. Replace only with the same or equivalent type fuse. 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. 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 ac-

cessories such as data transmission/reception modems, and external Channel control input etc. 8 EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. 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 r Press and hold in the PWR(

) button for 2 seconds to turn the radio on. The display will become illuminated. r Press the []/[] key to choose the desired operating channel. In the EVX-

5400, a channel name will appear on the display. The radio announces the channel number, if the Channel Announcement Fea-

ture is enabled via the clone editor software. r In the EVX-5400, if you want to select an operating channel from a different group, press the PF key which is programmed to the Group Up/Down feature to select the group you want before selecting the operating channel. See page 9 for more information on the Programmable Function keys. Setting the Volume r Turn the VOL knob clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease it. Transmitting r To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear. r Press the PF key which is programmed to the Monitor feature to listen for channel activity. r When receiving a call, transmit only after the incoming call ends. The radio cannot receive a call and transmit simultaneously. The Channel Announcement Feature works as described below. In the EVX-5300:

The maximum number of channels is 8. The radio announces the channel number digit by digit. In the EVX-5400:

The maximum number of channels is 512 (16 channels maximum per group). The radio announces Channels 1 - 9 by digit, while Channels 10 -

16 are announced by number. For example, Channel 1 is announced as one and Channel 10 is announced as one zero. EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual 9 FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. BasIc opEratIon oF thE transcEIVEr r Press the PTT switch. If the channel is clear, the TX/BUSY indicator will glow red. The radio is now transmitting. While holding in the PTT switch, speak across the face of the microphone in a clear and normal voice. For best transmission, hold the mi-

crophone about 1-1/2 to 2 inches (4 ~ 5 cm) away from your mouth. Release the PTT switch to receive. r If the BCLO (Busy Channel Lockout) feature has been programmed on an analog channel, the radio will not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generate short beep three times and the EVX-5400 indicates CH BUSY on the display. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to be clear of activity. r If the BTLO (Busy Tone Lockout) feature has been programmed on an analog channel or CCLO (Color Code Lockout) feature has been programmed on a digital channel, the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or when the carrier being received includes the correct tone (CTCSS tone or DCS code) on an analog channel or correct code on a digital channel. Transmit 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. On the EVX-5400, TIME OUT will be indicated on the display. To resume transmitting, 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 operating function/feature change or inadvertent transmission, various aspects of the front panels keys may be locked out. To activate the Locking feature, press and hold in the [P1] key while turning the radio on. To disable the Locking feature, repeat this power-on procedure. 10 EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon Programmable Function (PF) Keys The EVX-5300/-5400 includes six Programmable Function (PF) keys. These PF keys can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. The possible PF key programming features are illustrated on the next page, and these functions are explained beginning after page 12. For further details, contact your Vertex Standard dealer. In this chapter, the following icons are used to indicate features supported in either the Analog mode or Digital mode:

: Indicates a Analog mode only feature.

: Indicates a Digital mode only feature. For features that are available in both Analog and Digital modes, no icon is shown. For future reference, check the box next to each function that has been assigned to the PF key on your particular radio, and keep it handy. EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual 11 FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon programmaBlE KEy

(prEss KEy/prEss & hold KEy) FunctIon P3 None

Monitor

Monitor -Momentarily-

Dimmer/Lamp

Low Power

Privacy/Encryption

SET1

SQL OFF

SQL OFF -Momentarily-

SQL Set1

Beep OFF

VOX

VOX Set1

AF Min Volume

Horn Alert

PA (Public Address)

EXT ACC 1

EXT ACC 2

Emergency

Lone Worker

Group Up1

Group Down1

Channel Up

Channel Down

Speed CH Up1

Speed CH Down1

PRI-1

PRI-2

PRI-2 Set

PRI-2 Disable

Direct CH 1

Direct CH 2

Direct CH 3

Direct CH 4

Direct CH Entry1

Scan

Group Scan1

Dual Watch

FM-Scan

Scan Set

Group Scan Set1

TA Scan

Talk Around

Reset

1: This function cannot assign to EVX-5300. P1

P2

P4

mIcrophonE KEy

(prEss KEy/prEss & hold KEy) A

B

C

D

12 EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon programmaBlE KEy

(prEss KEy/prEss & hold KEy) FunctIon P3 CALL 1

CALL 2

CALL 3

CALL 4

CALL 5

Code Up1

Code Down1

Code Set1, 2

Speed Dial1, 2

DTMF Code Set1, 2

Call

Status Set1

Status Up1

Status Down1

Status Check1

Duty

ID Check1

ARTS Login1

TX Save Disable

Lock

1: This function cannot assign to EVX-5300. 2: Requires the optional MH-75A8J. P1

P2

P4

mIcrophonE KEy

(prEss KEy/prEss & hold KEy) A

B

C

D

EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual 13 FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon Description of Operating Functions Monitor Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to cancel any signaling features. Monitor -MoMEntarily-

Cancel any signaling features while pressing the assigned PF key. DiMMEr/laMp In the EVX-5400, press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to select the brightness level of the display and keypad (Dimmer function). Available selec-

tions are four levels. In the EVX-5300, press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to toggle the back light of the display and keypad On and Off (Lamp function). low powEr Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to set the radios transmitter to the Low Power mode. Press (or press and hold) the PF key again to return to High Power operation when in difficult terrain. In the EVX-5300, when the radios transmitter is set to Low Power mode, the Transceiver Status Indicator (A, B or C) will illuminate, if the Low Pow-

er status is assigned to one of the Transceiver Status Indicator. In the EVX-5400, when the radios transmitter is set to Low Power mode, the L icon will be indicated on the display. privacy Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to toggle the Privacy (analog mode)/

Encryption (digital mode) feature On and Off. The Privacy/Encryption feature initiates an encryption algorithm that will protect your communication from unau-

thorized eavesdropping. In the EVX-5300, when the Privacy feature is activated, the Transceiver Status Indicator (A, B or C) will illuminate, if the Privacy status is assigned to one of the Transceiver Status Indicator. In the EVX-5400, when the Privacy feature is activated, the icon will be indi-

cated on the display.

/ Encryption 14 EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon sEt (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to activate the User Set (Menu) Mode. sQl oFF Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to open the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio). sQl oFF -MoMEntarily-

Opens the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio) while pressing the assigned PF key. sQl sEt You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function:

r Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the cur-

rent squelch level will appear on the display. r Press the []/[] key to select the desired squelch level. r Press the [P4] key (or MH-75A8Js [D] key) to store the new setting. The dis-

play indicates - SET - briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [P3] key (or MH-75A8Js [C]

key). In this case, the display indicates - CANCEL - briefly. BEEp oFF Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to toggle the beeper On and Off. voX Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to turn the VOX function On or Off. You may disable the VOX function temporarily by pressing the PTT switch. voX sEt (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) You can manually adjust the VOX Gain using this function:

r Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the cur-

rent VOX Gain level will appear on the display. r Press the []/[] button to select the desired VOX Gain level. r Press the [P4] key (or MH-75A8Js [D] key) to store the new setting. The dis-

play indicates - SET - briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [P3] key (or MH-75A8Js [C]

key). In this case, the display indicates - CANCEL - briefly. EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual 15 FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon aF Min voluME Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to reduce the audio output to the

(lower) level programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. horn alErt Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to turn the Horn Alert function On or Off. If you receive a call from the base station with the signaling, horn alert will be activated and your vehicles horn will sound. In the EVX-5300, when the Horn Alert function is activated, the Transceiver Sta-

tus Indicator (A, B or C) will illuminate, if the Horn Alert status is as-

signed to one of the Transceiver Status Indicator. In the EVX-5400, when the Horn Alert function is activated, - HA - will be indi-

cated on the display. pa (puBlic aDDrEss) Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to use the transceiver as a PA ampli-

fier. The public address can be used even while scanning and receiving a call. In the EVX-5300, when the Public Address function is activated, the Transceiver Status Indicator (A, B or C) will illuminate, if the Public Address status is assigned to one of the Transceiver Status Indicator. In the EVX-5400, when the Public Address function is activated, - PA - will be indicated on the display. EXT ACC 1 Activates the output port 1 of the D-Sub 15-pin Accessory Connector while pressing the assigned PF key. EXt acc 2 Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to toggle the output port 2 of the D-Sub 15-pin Accessory Connector On and Off. EMErgEncy The EVX-5300/-5400 includes an Emergency feature which may be useful if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceivers channel. Press the assigned PF key to initiate an emergency call. For further details contact your Vertex Standard dealer. 16 EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon lonE workEr Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to toggle the Lone Worker feature On and Off. The Lone Worker feature is designed to emit an alarm for 30 seconds when the Lone Worker Timer (programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer) has expired. If the user does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch, the radio switches to the Emergency mode. To revive the radio from the Emergency mode, just press (or press and hold) the PF key which is assigned the Emergency feature or turn off the radio. group up/Down (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to select a different group of chan-

nels. channEl up/Down Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key (generally the []/[] key) to se-

lect a different channel within the current group. spEED ch up/Down (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) Press and hold the assigned PF key causes the radio to begin stepping (repeatedly) upward or downward through the channels. pri-1/pri-2 Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to recall the pre-programmed prior-

ity channel directly. This is pre-programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. pri-2 sEt Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to toggle the current channel to the priority channel 2 enable and disable. pri-2 DisaBlE Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to disable the priority channel 2 of the group temporarily. DirEct ch 1 to DirEct ch 4 Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to recall the pre-programmed chan-

nel directly. This is pre-programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual 17 FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon DirEct ch Entry

(This function is only available in the EVX-5400 and requires the Optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone) You can recall the desired channel directly using this function:

r Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the cur-

rent group/channel number will appear on the display. r Enter the desired group number (two digits) and channel number (two digits) on the MH-75A8Js keypad. r Press the [P4] key (or MH-75A8Js [D] key) to store the new setting. The dis-

play indicates - SET - briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [P3] key (or MH-75A8Js [C]

key). In this case, the display indicates - CANCEL - briefly. 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. EVX-5300/-

5400 can scan both digital and analog frequency programmed channels simultane-

ously. To activate scanning:

r Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to activate scanning on the chan-

nel which is pre-programmed into the scan list by your Vertex Standard dealer. r 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. r Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key again to disable scanning. Op-

eration will revert to the programmed revert channel. Note: Your Vertex Standard dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the following channels if you press the PTT switch during the scanning pause:

Scan Pause channel (Talk Back) Last Busy channel Priority-1/-2 channel User Programmed channel (Select Channel) Scan Start channel 18 EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon group scan (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the transceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel of the pro-

grammed group for the presence of the signal, and will stop on a channel if a sig-

nal is present. Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to activate the scanning on the se-

lected groups. Dual watch 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-1/-2 channel. To activate Dual Watch:

r Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key. r 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:

r Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key. r Operation will revert to the Dual Watch Start channel. FM-scan (Follow-ME scan) FM-Scan (Follow-Me Scan) feature checks a User-assigned Priority Channel regu-

larly 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 FM-Scan (Follow-Me Scan). To activate the FM-Scan (Follow-Me Scan), first select the channel you want to designate as the User-Assigned Priority Channel and press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key. Then press (or press and hold) the Channel Up/

Down key (generally the []/[] key) to recall to the Scanning Start chan-

nel 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-as-

signed Priority Channel, the radio will switch between it and the Dealer-Assigned Priority Channel, if any. EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual 19 FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon scan sEt Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to add/delete the current channel to/

from your scanning list. In the EVX-5300, when you delete channel, the Transceiver Status Indicator

(A, B or C) will turn off, if the SCAN CH status is assigned to one of the Transceiver Status Indicator. To restore a particular channel to your scanning list, press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key again; the Transceiver Status Indica-

tor (A, B or C) will illuminates. In the EVX-5400, when you delete channel, the display indicates - SCN SKIP

- briefly and the icon will disappear from the display. To restore a particular channel to your scanning list, press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key again;

the display indicates - SCN SET - briefly and icon will appear on the dis-

play. Furthermore, press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key while the scanner is paused, this removes the channel from the scan list temporarily. group scan sEt (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) 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 (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key (the icon will appear on the display). To remove a current Group from Group Scan, press (or press and hold) the assigned pro-

grammable key again (the icon will disappear from the display). ta scan Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to toggle the TA (Talk Around) scan feature On and Off. While TA scan is enabled, the transceiver will search both the transmit and receive icon will blink on the display). When a frequencies (In the EVX-5400, the signal is encountered on the receive frequency, the transceiver will pause until the signal disappears (In the EVX-5400, icon will appear but not blink). When a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency, the transceiver will check for activity on the receive frequency every few seconds (interval programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer). Note: The TA Scan feature does not activate on the Simplex Channel. 20 EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon icon will be indi-

talk arounD Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF 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 frequencies are already the same. In the EVX-5300, when the TA function is activated, the Transceiver Status In-

dicator (A, B or C) will illuminate, if the Talk Around status is assigned to one of the Transceiver Status Indicator. In the EVX-5400, when the TA function is activated, the cated on the display. Note that your Vertex Standard may have made provision for Talk Around chan-

nels 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 Func-

tions. Note: The Talk Around feature does not activate on the Simplex Channel. rEsEt Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to reset the RFC (Ready for Com-

munication) condition. call 1 to call 5 Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to send a 2-Tone or 5-Tone sequen-

tial burst which is pre-programmed. coDE up/Down (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to select a 2-Tone or 5-Tone encode code from the pre-programmed encode list. EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual 21 FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon coDE sEt (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) r Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to change the 5-Tone encoding digit. To change the tones, select the desired digit using the [P1]/[P2] keys (or MH-

75A8Js [A]/[B] keys), then change the number using the []/[] keys. r Press the [P4] key (or MH-75A8Js [D] key) to store the new setting. The dis-

play indicates - SET - briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [P3] key (or MH-75A8Js [C]

key). In this case, the display indicates - CANCEL - briefly. You may enter the 5-Tone encoding code directly from the microphones numeric key ([0] - [9]) and [] key (wild card), if the optional MH-75A8J microphone is used. spEED Dial (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) Your Vertex Standard dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone num-

ber memories into your radio. To dial a number:

r If the optional MH-75A8J microphone is used, press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key, then press the microphones numeric key ([0] - [9]) corre-

sponding to the Auto-Dial memory number which is provided by your Vertex Standard Dealer, then press the PTT switch. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker. r If the normal (without keypad) microphone is used, press the []/[] keys to select the Auto-Dial memory number which is pre-programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer, then press the PTT switch. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker. DtMF coDE sEt

(This function is only available in the EVX-5400 and requires the Optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone) Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to start storing the DTMF dialing sequence. After entering to enter all DTMF digits from the MH-75A8Js keypad, you can transmit the code by pressing the PTT switch. 22 EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon call When using the DTMF Paging System This feature, if enabled, allows the user to change the 3-digit Page Call code, used to call other similarly-equipped stations. Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key, followed 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 com-

munication. When using the 2-tone/5-tone Signaling System This feature, if enabled, press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to send a 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone. When using the MDC1200 System This feature, if enabled, press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to send an MDC1200 code. r Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to enter the Call Menu mode. r Press the []/[] keys (or [P1]/[P2] keys) to select the desired Call mode, then press the [P4] key to accept the selection. (You may cancel the selection by pressing the [P3] key). r Press the []/[] (or [P1]/[P2] keys) to select the station to be called. You may enter the stations ID number (four digits) directly from the micro-

phones key ([0] - [9], [A] - [D], [#]: substitute for E, and []: wild card), if the optional MH-75A8J microphone is used. r Press the PTT switch to send an MDC1200 call. status sEt (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to change the 5-tone status code. To change the status code, select the desired digit by pressing the [P1] key, then change the number by pressing the [P2]/[P3] key, and store the number by press-

ing the [P4] key. You may enter the 5-tone status code directory from the microphones numeric key

([0] - [9]), if the optional MH-75A8J microphone is used. EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual 23 FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon status up/Down (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to select a 5-tone status code from the pre-defined status list. status chEck (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to check the 5-tone receive status code. When you press this key, the display will indicate the Message corre-

sponding to the receive status condition per the pre-defined status list. Duty Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to toggle the Duty function of the 2-tone/5-tone decoder On and Off. When the Duty function is set to On, the user will always hear (depending on the sub-audio signaling) all traffic on the paging channel. The radio will sound the paging alert when it receives the programmed 2-tone/5-tone code. When the Duty function is set to Off, the user will NOT hear normal radio traf-

fic on the paging channel. The radio will sound the paging alert and unmute only when it receives the programmed 2-tone/5-tone code. iD chEck (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) This function allows logged ID of the DTMF Signaling and 5-tone Signaling to be reviewed and relayed (5-tone Signaling only) to a specific station:

r Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to display the logged ID of the DTMF Signaling and 5-tone Signaling. r Press the [P4] key to select the category (DTMF Signaling or 5-tone Sig-

naling) to be reviewed, then press the []/[] keys to select the ID. r Press the [P2] key to toggle the display between the ID code display and Tag r Press the [P1] key to send the Call back, when recalling the ID of the 5-tone display. Signaling, if desired. tX savE DisaBlE Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to disable the Transmit Saver, if you are operating in a location where high power is almost always needed. The Transmit Saver reduces the transmit power when a very strong signal from an apparently nearby station is being received. 24 EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVancEd opEratIon lock Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to lock the various aspects of the front panels keys. The precise lockout configuration must be programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual 25 FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. artstm (auto rangE transpond systEm) This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTSTM-equipped station are within communication range. During ARTSTM operation, when the radio receives an incoming ARTSTM signal, a short beep will sound, and IN SERV (In Service) will be indicated on the display for 2 seconds. 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 SERV (Out of Service) will be displayed on the display for 2 seconds. If you subsequently move back into communication range, as soon as the other sta-

tion transmits, a short beep will sound and IN SERV will be indicated again on the display for 2 seconds.

: EVX-5400 only. artsii (auto rangE transpond systEm) The ARTSIITM system is enhanced feature of the ARTSIITM which can be finding out the communication range of the radio individually by using the MDC-1200 Encode/Decoder. Note: EVX-5300 will be able to be decoded by display radios with ARTSIITM en-

abled, but will not be able to decode the other radios encode signals. 26 EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. usEr sEt modE The EVX-5400 includes a User Set (Menu) Mode which allows the user to de-

fine or configure various settings, such as Squelch, Display contrast, etc. To acti-

vate the User Set (Menu) Mode:

r Press the PF key assigned to the SET function. r Select the User Set Mode item you wish to change using the [P1]/[P2] keys, then use the []/[] keys to adjust the setting of the selected item. r Press the [P4] key to store the new configuration. r Press the programmable key assigned to the SET function to exit to normal You may cancel the selection by pressing the [P3] key. operation. dIsplay SQL Beep Bell Light Key PTT DIMMER Scan DW AF CONTRAST VOX Encryption TX Save Sets the Squelch level. Enables/Disables the Key Beeper. Enables/Disables the Bell function.

(alert tone activated by incoming signaling) Enables/Disables the back light of the display and keypad. Enables/Disables the Key Lock function. Enables/Disables the PTT Lock function. Sets the LCD Brightness level. Engages/Disengages Scanning. Engages/Disengages Dual Watch. Sets the minimum Audio Volume level. Sets the LCD Contrast level. Sets the VOX Gain level. Enables/Disables the disabling the Encryption Unit temporarily. ENB: Enables the disabling the Encryption Unit. DIS: Disables the disabling the Encryption Unit. Enables/Disables the TX Save function. EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual 27 FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. optIonal accEssorIEs Standard Microphone 16-Keypad Microphone Desktop Microphone External Speaker (12 W Peak Power) Line Filter PC Programming Software Programming Cable (Radio to Radio Clone Cable) USB Programming Interface Connection Cable for FIF-12 (8-pin DIN 8-pin Modular) MH-67A8J MH-75A8J MD-12A8J MLS-100 LF-6 CE142 CT-4 FIF-12 CT-104A 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. 28 EVX-5300/-5400 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. The AMBE+2TM voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Pat. Nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390,

#5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772,

#5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166. DiSpoSal of your electroNic aND electric equipmeNt Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Electronic and Electric Equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste by products. In EU countries, please contact your local equipment supplier representative or service center for information about the waste collection system in your country. 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 accessories. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the users authorization to operate this device. FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Copyright 2013 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. FCC ID: AXI11144640IC: 10239A-11144640Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.