FCC ID: K6610354740 UHF FM MOBILE TRANSCEIVER

VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL P1 TX/BUSY 1 P2 4 3 2 A VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. International Division 8350 N.W. 52nd Terrace, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33166, U.S.A. YAESU EUROPE B.V. P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD. Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Congratulations!

You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool: a VERTEX STAN-

DARD two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your VERTEX STANDARD radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance downtime. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case ques-

tions arise later on. Were glad you joined the VERTEX STANDARD team. Call on us anytime, because communications is our business. Let us help you get your message across. NOTICE !

There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized VERTEX STANDARD Service Represen-

tative. Consult your Authorized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for installa-

tion of optional accessories. SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATION WARNING - DO NOT operate the VX-4100 radio when any person(s) (by-

standers) outside the vehicle are within the distances shown in the chart at the bottom of this section. Safety Training information:

Antennas used for this transmitter must not exceed an antenna gain of 0 dBd. The radio must be used in vehicle-mount configurations with a maximum op-

erating duty factor not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure condi-

tions of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separa-

tion distance shown below. Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF ex-

posure limits. Antenna Installation:

For rear deck trunk installation, the antenna must be located at least the fol-

lowing distance away from rear-seat passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements. For roof top installations, the antenna must be placed in the center of the roof. Unsafe Radiation Distance VX-4104 1.97 Feet

(0.60 m) VX-4107 2.82 Feet

(0.86 m) INTRODUCTION P1 TX/BUSY 1 P2 4 3 2 A The VX-4100 Series are full-featured FM transceiver designed for flexible mobile and base station business communications in the VHF or UHF Land Mobile bands. These transceiver are designed for reliable business communications in a wide vari-

ety of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided by their lead-

ing-edge design. Important channel frequency data is stored in EEPROM and flash memory on the CPU, and is easily programmable by dealers using a personal computer and the VER-

TEX STANDARD VPL-1 Programming Cable and CE59 Software. The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided on the VX-

4100 Series transceiver. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the configuration of this equipment for use in your application For North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Admin-

istration have requested the cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected frequency range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt to program this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the fre-

quency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or near North America. VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 1 CONTROLS & CONNECTORS Front Panel Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function (PF) Buttons, configured according to your network requirements and programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. The instructions below discribe a typically-con-

figured radio.

P1 TX/BUSY 1 P2 4 3 2 A

VOL Knob Turn this control clockwise to increase the volume.

Microphone Jack Connect the microphone plug to this jack.

Emergency Microphone The emergency microphone is located behind this small slit. When the emer-

gency feature is activated, this microphone is enabled.

[MON], [A], [p] Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons) These buttons can be set up for special applications, such as High/Low power selection, Monitor, Talk-Around, etc., as determined by your network require-

ments and programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.

(POWER) Button Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to toggle the transceivers power on and off. 2 VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL CONTROLS & CONNECTORS

TX/BUSY Indicator Indicates the transceivers Transmit/Receive Status. Steady Red:

Steady Green:

Blinking Green: Busy Channel/Squelch Off Transmitting in progress Signaling Off

Channel Number Indicator Indicates the operating channel.

Transceiver Status Indicator The P1 and P2 indicators show current transceiver status, which can be customized via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer to meet your communications/network requirements. The possible P1 and P2 dis-

plays are explained below. STATUS MONI INDICATOR P1 P2 SCAN Channel

+4 CH LOW TA (Talk Around) Encryption Disable

(Requires optional Unit) Emergency HOME Horn Alert Public Adress Key Lock EXT ACC REC/PLAY DESCRIPTION This indicator blinks when CTCSS- or DCS-

controlled squelch is disabled. The indicator is Illuminated constantly while the audio is pass-

ing normally. Illuminates the indicator when the operating channel is selected on the SCAN channel. Illuminates the indicator when the radio recalls the alternate channel list. Illuminates the indicator when the radios trans-

mitter is set to the Low Power mode. Illuminates the indicator when the Talk Around function is activated. Illuminates the indicator when the Voice Scrambler function is disabled temporarily. Illuminates the indicator when the Emergency feature is activated. Illuminates the indicator when you recall the Home group/channel. Illuminates the indicator when the Horn Alert feature is activated. Illuminates the indicator when the radio is turned to a PA amplifier. Illuminates the indicator when the front panels keys are locked. Illuminates the indicator when the output port on the Accessory Connector is turned to ON. Blinks the indicator while the received audio is recording. Illuminates the indicator when the voice recording is completed. VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 3 CONTROLS & CONNECTORS Rear Panel

13.6V DC Cable Pigtail with Connector The supplied DC power cable must be connected to this 2-pin connector. Use only the supplied fused cable, extended if necessary, for power connection.

Antenna Socket The 50-Ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here, using a type-M (PL-259) plug.

D-Sub 15-Pin Accessory Connector External TX audio line input, PTT (Push To Talk), Squelch, and external RX audio line output signals may be obtained from this connector for use with acces-

sories such as data transmission/reception modems, and external Channel con-

trol input etc.

External Speaker Jack An external loudspeaker may be connected to this 2-contact, 3.5-mm mini-phone jack. Caution: Do not connect either wire of this line to ground, and be certain that the speaker has adequate capability to handle the audio output (12 W) from the radio. 4 VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 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 the

(POWER) button to turn the radio on. The display will become illuminated. r Press the PF (Programmable Function) button which is programmed to the Chan-

nel Up/Down feature to choose the desired operating channel. A channel number will be displayed. See page 7 for more information on the Programmable Func-

tion keys. Setting the Volume 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. THIS IS AN FCC REQUIRMENT!

r Press the PF button 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. r Press the PTT switch. r If the channel is clear, the BUSY/TX indicator will glow red. The radio is now transmitting. While holding in the PTT switch, speak across the face of the mi-

crophone in a clear and normal voice. For best transmission, hold the micro-

phone about 1-1/2 to 2 inches away from your mouth. Release the PTT switch to receive. r If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has been programmed on a channel, the radio will not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generate a short beep three times. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to be clear of activity. r 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. VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 5 BASIC OPERATION OF THE TRANSCEIVER 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-4100s keys, and the PTT switch, may be locked out. The precise lockout configuration must be programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer To activate the Locking feature, press and hold in the [A] key while turning the radio on. To disable the Locking feature, repeat this power-on procedure. 6 VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL ADVANCED OPERATION Programmable Function (PF) Buttons The VX-4100 Series includes seven Programmable Function (PF) Buttons. The PF button functions can be customized, via programming by your VERTEX STAN-

DARD dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. Some features may require the purchase and installation of optional internal accessories. The pos-

sible PF button programming features are illustrated below, and these functions are explained on the pages to follow. For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. For future reference, check the box next to the function that has been assigned to each PF button on your particular radio, and keep it handy. Function MONI Channel Up Channel Down SCAN DW (Dual Watch) Follow-Me SCAN Follow-Me DW LOW TA (Talk Around) Encryption Disable Emergency CALL/RESET PF Button MON A p Function PF Button MON A p CALL 1 to Call 5 HOME Horn Alert Public Address EXT. ACC1 EXT. ACC2 Direct CH#1 Direct CH#2 Direct CH#3 Direct CH#4 REC/PLAY

: Requires optional unit VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 7 ADVANCED OPERATION Description of Operating Functions MONITOR (MONI) Press the assigned programmable key to cancel CTCSS- and DCS-controlled squelch;

the BUSY/TX indicator will blink green. Press and hold in this button for 1.5 sec-

onds to hear background noise (unmute the audio); the BUSY/TX indicator will glow green. CHANNEL UP/DOWN Press the assigned programmable key to select a different channel. CHANNEL SCAN (SCAN) The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the trans-

ceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present. To activate scanning:

r Press the assigned programmable key to activate scanning. 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 the assigned programmable key again to disable scanning. Operation will revert to the programmed revert channel. Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the follow-

ing channels if you press the PTT switch during the scanning pause:

Current channel (Talk Back) Last Busy channel Priority channel Home channel Scan Start channel 8 VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL ADVANCED OPERATION DUAL WATCH (DW) The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two channels are monitored:

The current operating channel; and The Priority channel. To activate Dual Watch:

r Press the assigned programmable 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 the assigned programmable key. r Operation will revert to the Dual Watch Start channel. FOLLOW-ME SCAN Follow-Me Scan feature checks a User-assigned Priority Channel regularly as you scan the other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available chan-

nels) are designated for Scanning, the user may nonetheless assign Channel 2 as the User-assigned Priority Channel via the Follow-Me feature. To activate Follow-Me scanning, first select the channel you want to designate as the User-Assigned Priority Channel and press the assigned programmable key. Then press the Channel Up/Down key to recall to the Scanning Start channel which has been programmed by your dealer to activate the scanner. When the scanner stops on an Active channel, the User-assigned Priority Channel will automatically be checked every few seconds; if activity is found on the User-assigned Priority Chan-

nel, the radio will switch between it and the Dealer-Assigned Priority Channel, if any. VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 9 ADVANCED OPERATION FOLLOW-ME DUAL WATCH (DW) To set up a Dual Watch frequency pair using the Follow-Me feature, select a channel using the Channel Up/Down key. Now press the assigned programmable key; pressing the assigned programmable key locks the current channel as the User-

assigned Priority Channel. Now press the Channel Up/Down key to select another channel (not the Scanning Start channel). Your radio will now switch back-and-

forth between the currently-selected channel and the User-assigned Priority Channel. During Follow-Me scanning (after you have pressed the key), you can set up the Dual Watch feature by pressing the Channel Up/Down key to another channel. The radio will then scan back and forth between the original User-assigned Priority Channel and the newly-selected channel. The Priority Channel you have assigned (before pressing the key) will be retained in memory until you change it. LOW POWER (LOW) Press the assigned programmable key to set the radios transmitter to the Low Power mode, thus extending battery life. Press the key again to return to High Power operation when in difficult terrain. TALK AROUND (TA) Press the assigned programmable key to activate the Talk Around feature when you are operating on duplex channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies, utilizing a repeater station). The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass the repeater station and talk directly to a station that is nearby. This feature has no effect when you are operating on simplex channels, where the receive and transmit fre-

quencies are already the same. Note that your dealer may have mode provision for Talk Around channels by pro-

gramming repeater and Talk Around frequencies on two adjacent channels. If so, the key may be used for one of the other Pre-Programmed Functions. ENCRYPTION DISABLE (OPTION) When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, press the assigned programmable key to toggle the voice encryption on and off. 10 VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL ADVANCED OPERATION EMERGENCY The VX-4100 series include an Emergency feature which may be useful if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceivers channel. Press the assigned programmable key to initiate an emergency call. For further de-

tails contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. CALL/RESET This feature, if enabled, allows the user to change the 3-digit Page Call code, used to call other similarly-equipped stations. Press the assigned programmable key, fol-

lowed by the three digits representing the Page Call code of the station you wish to call. Three tones will be heard after the last key is pressed (the new code will now be transmitted). The receiver squelch of the other station will be opened, and you can begin commu-

nication. CALL 1 TO CALL 5 Press the assigned programmable key to send a 5-Tone sequential burst which is pre-

defined. HOME CHANNEL (HOME) Press the assigned programmable key to recall the pre-defined Home channel. HORN ALERT Press the assigned programmable key to turn the Horn Alert function ON or OFF. If you receive a call from the base station with 2-Tone, 5-Tone or DTMF signaling, horn alert will be activated and your vehicles will sound. PUBLIC ADDRESS Press the assigned programmable key to use the transceiver as a PA amplifier. When you enable this function, a tone sounds. The public address can be used even while scanning and receiving a call. EXT. ACC1 Press the assigned programmable key to toggle output port 1 on and off. EXT. ACC2 Press the assigned programmable key to toggle output port 2 on and off. VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 11 ADVANCED OPERATION 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 [p] key lets you jump forward 8 seconds, while pressing the [q] key lets you go back 8 seconds. To stop playback before the stored message is complete, press the [A] key. AF MIN VR Press the assigned programmable key to reduce the audio output to the (lower) level programmed by your Dealer. 12 VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL ADVANCED OPERATION Sub-Band Receive (Option) This function is only available on radios where the optional Sub-Band Receive Unit has been installed. When this optional module is installed, the radio will have the ability to receive on a different band than the radio normally operates on (for ex-

ample, on a VHF radio this module enables reception on UHF, and vice-versa). ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System) This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-equipped station are within communication range. During ARTS operation, your radio automatically transmits for about 1 second every 25 seconds (the interval is programmed by the Dealer) in an attempt to shake hands with the other station. If you move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has been received, three beeps from the beeper will sound. If you subsequently move back into range, a single beep will be heard whenever your radio shakes hands with the other station. DTMF Paging System This system allows paging and selective calling, using DTMF tone sequences. When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone sequence which matches yours, your radios squelch will open and the alert will sound. The three-digit code of the station which paged you will be displayed on your radios LCD. VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 13 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Encryption/DTMF Pager Unit Encryption Unit Voice Storage Unit VX-Trunk Unit FVP-25 FVP-35 DVS-5 VTP-50 FP-1023A External Power Supply MLS-100 Mobile Loudspeaker (12 W Peak Power) LF-1 MH-700D DTMF Back-lit Microphone MH-25A8J Microphone DM-11A8J VPL-1 Sub-Band Receive Unit Desktop Microphone Programming Kit Line Filter 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. 14 VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL NOTES VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 15 NOTES 16 VX-4100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap-

proved by Vertex Standard could void the users authorization to oper-

ate this device. VX-3200 OPERATING MANUAL Copyright 2003 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Printed in Japan 0305l-0E E C 0 3 5 N 1 0 0

VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL P1 P2 A P3 P4 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. International Division 8350 N.W. 52nd Terrace, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33166, U.S.A. YAESU EUROPE B.V. P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD. Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Congratulations!

You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool: a VERTEX STAN-

DARD two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your VERTEX STANDARD radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance downtime. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case ques-

tions arise later on. Were glad you joined the VERTEX STANDARD team. Call on us anytime, because communications is our business. Let us help you get your message across. NOTICE !

There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized VERTEX STANDARD Service Represen-

tative. Consult your Authorized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for installa-

tion of optional accessories. SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATION WARNING - DO NOT operate the VX-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 op-

erating duty factor not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure condi-

tions of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separa-

tion distance shown below. Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF ex-

posure limits. Antenna Installation:

For rear deck trunk installation, the antenna must be located at least the fol-

lowing distance away from rear-seat passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements. For roof top installations, the antenna must be placed in the center of the roof. Unsafe Radiation Distance VX-4204 1.97 Feet

(0.60 m) VX-4207 2.82 Feet

(0.86 m) INTRODUCTION P1 P2 A P3 P4 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 VER-

TEX 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 Admin-

istration have requested the cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected frequency range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt to program this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the fre-

quency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or near North America. VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 1 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.

P1 P2 A P3 P4

VOL Knob Turn this control clockwise to increase the volume.

Microphone Jack Connect the microphone plug to this jack.

Emergency Microphone The emergency microphone is located behind this small slit. When the emer-

gency feature is activated, this microphone is enabled.

[P1] - [P1] 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.

[A] Button (Programmable Function Button) This button can be set up for special applications, such as High/Low power se-

lection, Monitor, Talk-Around, etc., as determined by your network requirements and programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. 2 VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL CONTROLS & CONNECTORS

(POWER) Button Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to toggle the transceivers power on and off.

BUSY/TX Indicator Indicates transceivers Transmit/Receive Status Transmitting in progress Signaling Off Steady Red:

Steady Green:

Blinking Green: Busy Channel/Squelch Off

[q]/[p] 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.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) The display includes a 3-character numeric section showing Channel Group num-

ber or certain status indications (see below), a 12-character alpha-numeric sec-

tion showing Channel name tags/identity information and error messages, and an upper icon row displaying feature status.

: Scan is activated

: Priority Scan is activated Call indicator Group Scan is enabled Horn Alert is enabled Receiver Monitor Dual Watch is activated Talk-Around is enabled Low Transmt Power Mode ON Voice Message received AUX A Port is activated 12 Character Alpha-numeric Display Sub-LCD

: Channel Group Number

: Priority Channel

: Home Channel

: ARTS In Range

: ARTS Out of Range VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 3 CONTROLS & CONNECTORS Rear Panel

13.6V DC Cable Pigtail with Connector The supplied DC power cable must be connected to this 2-pin connector. Use only the supplied fused cable, extended if necessary, for power connection.

Antenna Socket The 50-Ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here, using a type-M (PL-259) plug.

D-Sub 15-Pin Accessory Connector External TX audio line input, PTT (Push To Talk), Squelch, and external RX audio line output signals may be obtained from this connector for use with acces-

sories such as data transmission/reception modems, and external Channel con-

trol input etc.

External Speaker Jack An external loudspeaker may be connected to this 2-contact, 3.5-mm mini-phone jack. Caution: Do not connect either wire of this line to ground, and be certain that the speaker has adequate capability to handle the audio output (12 W) from the radio. 4 VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 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

(POWER) button for 2 seconds to turn the radio on. The display will become illuminated. r Press the [q]/[p] 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 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. THIS IS AN FCC REQUIRMENT!

r Press the PF button 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. r Press the PTT switch. r 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. r 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 * ERROR * on the display. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to be clear of activity. r 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. VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 5 BASIC OPERATION OF THE TRANSCEIVER 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-4200s 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. 6 VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 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 reference, check the box next to the function that has been assigned to each PF button on your particular radio, and keep it handy. 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 Disable Emergency CALL/RESET CALL 1 CALL 2 CALL 3 CALL 4 CALL 5 PF Button A P1 P2 P3 P4 Function PF Button A P1 P2 P3 P4 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/PLAY AF Min Vr SET

: Requires optional unit VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 7 ADVANCED OPERATION 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:

r Press the assigned programmable key. A tone will sound, and the current squelch will level appears on the display. r Press the [q]/[p] button to select the desired squelch level. r 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 [q]/[p] 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. 8 VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL ADVANCED OPERATION CHANNEL SCAN (SCAN) The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the trans-

ceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present. To activate scanning:

r Press the assigned programmable key to activate scanning. 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 the assigned programmable key again to disable scanning. Operation will revert to the programmed revert channel. Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the follow-

ing channels if you press the PTT switch during the scanning pause:

Current channel (Talk Back) Last Busy channel Priority channel Home channel Scan Start channel DUAL WATCH (DW) The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two channels are monitored:

The current operating channel; and The Priority channel. To activate Dual Watch:

r Press the assigned programmable 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 the assigned programmable key. r Operation will revert to the Dual Watch Start channel. VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 9 ADVANCED OPERATION FOLLOW-ME SCAN Follow-Me Scan feature checks a User-assigned Priority Channel regularly as you scan the other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available chan-

nels) are designated for Scanning, the user may nonetheless assign Channel 2 as the User-assigned Priority Channel via the Follow-Me feature. To activate Follow-Me scanning, first select the channel you want to designate as the User-Assigned Priority Channel and press the assigned programmable key. Then press the Channel Up/Down key (generally the [q]/[p] 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 Priority 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-As-

signed Priority Channel, if any. FOLLOW-ME DUAL 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 [q]/[p] 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 radios 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 radios transmitter is set to Low Power mode, the indicated on the display. icon will be 10 VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL ADVANCED OPERATION 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 display.. Note that your dealer may have mode provision for Talk Around channels by pro-

gramming repeater and Talk Around frequencies on two adjacent channels. If so, the key may be used for one of the other Pre-Programmed Functions. ENCRYPTION DISABLE (OPTION) When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, press the assigned programmable key to toggle the voice encryption on and off. EMERGENCY The VX-4200 series include an Emergency feature which may be useful if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceivers 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. VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 11 ADVANCED OPERATION CODE UP/DOWN Press the assigned programmable key to select a 5-Tone encode code from pre-de-

fined 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 [q]/[p] 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 [q]/[p] 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 microphones 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/channel. When you recall the Home group/channel, the -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. 12 VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL ADVANCED OPERATION 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 will appear on the display. icon appears 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 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 [p] key lets you jump forward 8 seconds, while pressing the [q] key lets you go back 8 seconds. To stop playback before the stored message is complete, press the [A] key. VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 13 ADVANCED OPERATION 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. 14 VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL ADVANCED OPERATION Sub-Band Receive (Option) This function is only available on radios where the optional Sub-Band Receive Unit has been installed. When this optional module is installed, the radio will have the ability to receive on a different band than the radio normally operates on (for ex-

ample, on a VHF radio this module enables reception on UHF, and vice-versa). ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System) This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-equipped station are within communication range. During ARTS operation, 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 dis-

played 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 radios squelch will open and the alert will sound. The three-digit code of the station which paged you will be displayed on your radios LCD. VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 15 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:

r Press the programmable 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 [q]/[p] keys to adjust the setting of the selected item. r Press the [P1] or [P2] key to store the new configuration. r Press [A] key to exit to normal operation. DISPLAY 1 SQL 2 SCN List 3 BEEP 4 BELL 5 Lighting 6 Lock 7 Group 8 SCAN 9 DW 10 TA 11 Encrypt DESCRIPTION Sets the Squelch Level. Select the User or Dealer Scan List. Enables/Disables the Key Beeper. Enables/Disables the Bell function.

(alert tone activated by incoming subaudible CTCSS/DCS tone) Enables/Disables the BUSY/TX LED. Set the Control Key Lockout Cofiguration (Key/PTT/Key+PTT). Select the desired Channel Group. Engages/Disengages Scanning (same as the programmable [SCAN] key). Engages/Disengages Dual Watch (same as the programmable [DW] key). Engages/Disengages Talk Around (same as the programmable [TA] key). Enables/Disables the disabling the Encryption Unit temporarily. ENB: Enables the disabling the Encryption Unit. DIS: Disables the disabling the Encryption Unit. 12 AF MinVR Sets the minimum Audio Volume level. 13 Beep VR 14 Contrast 15 Dimmer 16 REC Mode Select the Recording mode. Sets the Beep Volume level. Sets the LCD Contrast level. Sets the brightness of the backlighting of the key and LCD. ONE: Enables one-shot recording of audio for 120 seconds, with playback from beginning of the message. ROL: Enables rolling recording so long as the receiver is passing audio, with playback of the last 120 seconds recorded. 17 Play Mode Set the priority system audio during recorder playback. PLY: The recorded audio is higher priority than the received signals audio. SIG: The received signals audio is higher priority than the playback audio. Notes:

Menu items 16 REC Mode and 17 PlayMode will appear only when the optional Voice Storage Unit is installed. When Menu item 11 Encrypt is set to DIS without having the optional Voice Scrambler Unit installed, the encryption function will never be activated. 16 VX-4200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Encryption/DTMF Pager Unit Encryption Unit Voice Storage Unit VX-Trunk Unit FVP-25 FVP-35 DVS-5 VTP-50 FP-1023A External Power Supply MLS-100 Mobile Loudspeaker (12 W Peak Power) LF-1 MH-700D DTMF Back-lit Microphone MH-25A8J Microphone DM-11A8J VPL-1 Sub-Band Receive Unit Desktop Microphone Programming Kit Line Filter 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. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap-

proved by Vertex Standard could void the users authorization to oper-

ate this device. Copyright 2003 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Printed in Japan 0305m-0E E C 0 3 5 N 1 1 0