Yaesu Musen 10943020 VHF PORTABLE TRANSCEIVER User Manual P65

Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. VHF PORTABLE TRANSCEIVER P65

Users Manual

16-Key Version 4-Key Version Non-LCD VersionVX-450 SERIESOPERATING MANUALVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, JapanVERTEX STANDARDUS Headquarters10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.YAESU UK LTD.Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall CloseWinchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong KongVERTEX STANDARD (AUSTRALIA) PTY., LTD.Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby RoadNotting Hill 3168, Victoria, AustraliaVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements ............... 2Controls & Connectors (16-Key Version) ................... 4Controls & Connectors (4-Key Version) ..................... 5Controls & Connectors (Non-LCD Version) ............... 6LCD Icons & Indicators (16- & 4-Key Versions) ....... 7Before You Begin ........................................................... 8Battery Pack Installation and Removal ............................... 8Low Battery Indication ....................................................... 8Battery Charging ................................................................. 9Operation ..................................................................... 10Preliminary Steps ..................................................... 10Operation Quick Start .............................................. 10Advanced Operation ................................................... 14Programmable Key Functions...................................... 14Descriptipon of Operating Functions............................ 16ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System) ................... 24DTMF Paging System ................................................. 24LOCK ........................................................................... 24User Set Mode .............................................................. 25Optional Accessories.................................................... 26CONTENTSVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL1IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR NORTH AMERICAN USERS REGARDING 406 MHZ GUARD BANDThe U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested thecooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protectedfrequency range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt toprogram this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or near North America.Warning - Frequency band 406 - 406.1 MHz is reserved for use ONLY as a distress beacon by theUS Coast Guard and NOAA. Under no circumstance should this frequency band be part of thepreprogrammed operating frequencies of this radio.CONGRATULATIONS!You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool-a Vertex Standard two-way radio! Rug-ged, reliable and easy to use, your Vertex Standard radio will keep you in constant touch with yourcolleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down-time. Please take a few minutes to readthis manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performancefrom your radio, in case questions arise later on.We’re glad you joined the Vertex Standard team. Call on us anytime, because communications is ourbusiness. Let us help you get your message across.Notice!: There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to anauthorized Vertex Standard Service Representative. Consult your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer forinstallation of optional accessories.Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL2WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTSThis Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposurelimits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Stan-dards and Guidelines:FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines forHuman Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Fre-quency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Elec-tromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave. WARNING:This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for andclassified as Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment byindividuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended foruse by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment. CAUTION:To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupa-tional use, always adhere to the following guidelines:This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled exposure environ-ment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio opera-tor must have the knowledge to control his or her RF exposure conditions.When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away fromyour mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body.Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL3The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations.DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting morethan 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause theradio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specific belt-clip Part Number(CLIP-450). Other body-worn accessories or configurations may NOT comply with the FCC RF expo-sure requirements and should be avoided.DO NOT transmit when the radio is used in Body Worn configuration with the following accessory:belt-clip.It must be used ONLY for (1) there is 4 cm distance from the body during transmitting, (2) monitoringpurposes, using the speaker only and (3) for carrying purposes.Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her awareof RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits ofthis radio.Electromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityDuring transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with otherdevices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospi-tals, health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites.WARNING! RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTSVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL4CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (16-KEY VERSION)PTT SwitchSIDE-1 ButtonSIDE-2 ButtonMIC/SP Jack(External MIC/SP)Battery Pack Latch16-Button DTMF KeypadLCD (Liquid Crystal Display)MicrophoneLED IndicatorSteady Red:Transmitting in progressBlinking Green:Busy ChannelSteady Green:Tone Squelch in defeated conditionDealer Programmed Color:Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or 2-Tone DecodedSpeakerAntenna JackTOP SEL KeyCH (Channel) SelectorVOL/PWR Knob: one of “Flashing in white,”“Continuation changes insequential colors,” or “tog-gling the two colors.”Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL5CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (4-KEY VERSION)Battery Pack Latch4-Button Programmable KeyLCD (Liquid Crystal Display)MicrophoneLED IndicatorSteady Red:Transmitting in progressBlinking Green:Busy ChannelSteady Green:Tone Squelch in defeated conditionDealer Programmed Color:Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or 2-Tone DecodedSpeakerAntenna JackTOP SEL KeyCH (Channel) SelectorVOL/PWR Knob: one of “Flashing in white,”“Continuation changes insequential colors,” or “tog-gling the two colors.”PTT SwitchSIDE-1 ButtonSIDE-2 ButtonMIC/SP Jack(External MIC/SP)Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL6CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (NON-LCD VERSION)Battery Pack LatchSpeaker MicrophoneLED IndicatorSteady Red:Transmitting in progressBlinking Green:Busy ChannelSteady Green:Tone Squelch in defeated conditionDealer Programmed Color:Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or 2-Tone DecodedAntenna JackTOP SEL KeyCH (Channel) SelectorVOL/PWR Knob: one of “Flashing in white,”“Continuation changes insequential colors,” or “tog-gling the two colors.”MIC/SP Jack(External MIC/SP)PTT SwitchSIDE-1 ButtonSIDE-2 ButtonVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL7LCD ICONS & INDICATORS (16-KEY & 4-KEY VERSIONS)12 Character Alpha-numeric DisplayZone NumberRSSI Indicator (four steps)Encryption is activatedOption SW (Key Function)is activatedLow Transmit Power Mode On“Audio Compander” is activated“CALL” IndicatorReceiver Monitor“Talk-Around” is enabled“Voice Message” is receivedBattery Indicator“Zone Scan” is enabledPriority Channel“DUAL WATCH” is activated: “Scan” is activated: “Priority Scan” is activatedVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL8BEFORE YOU BEGINBattery Pack Installation and RemovalTo install the battery pack, align the battery packto the radio with an offset about 1/2 inch from thetop edge of battery compartment, then slide thebattery pack upward until it locks in place with a“Click.”Low Battery IndicationAs the battery discharges during use, the voltagegradually becomes lower. When the battery voltagebecomes to low, substitute a freshly charged batteryand recharge the depleted pack. The LED indicatoron the top of the radio will blink red when the bat-tery voltage is low. Caution Danger of explosion if battery is replaced withan incorrect battery. Replace only with the sameor equivalent type.To remove the battery, turn the radio off and re-move any protective cases. Slide the Battery PackLatch on the bottom of the radio toward the frontpanel while sliding the battery down about 1/2inch. Then lift the battery out from the radio whileunfolding the Belt Clip.Do not attempt to open any of the recharge-able Lithium-Ion packs, as they could ex-plode if accidentally short-circuited.Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL9BEFORE YOU BEGINBattery ChargingInsert the DC plug from the PA-45 AC Adapterinto the DC jack on the rear panel of the CD-49Desktop Rapid Charger, then plug the PA-45 ACAdapter into the AC line outlet.Insert the battery pack into the CD-49 DesktopRapid Charger while aligning the slots of the bat-tery pack with the guides in the nest of the CD-49; refer to the illustration at the right for detailson proper positioning of the pack. If charging withthe transceiver attached, turn the transceiver off,and the antenna jack should be at the left side whenviewing the charger from the front.If the battery pack is inserted correctly, the LEDindicator will glow red. A fully-discharged packwill be charged completely in approximately 1.5hours (FNB-V112LI, 2.5 hours: FNB-V113LI).The LED indicator will blink red/green alternatelywhen charging is nearing completion.When charging is completed, the LED indicatorwill change to green. Even if the charging is com-pleted, the LED indicator will sometimes changeto red for trickle charging.Disconnect the pack from the CD-49 DesktopRapid Charger, and unplug the PA-45 AC Adapterfrom the AC line outlet.WARNINGPerform the battery charging where the ambient tem-pera-ture range +5 °C to +35 °C. Charge out ofthis range could cause damage to the battery pack.Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL10OPERATIONPreliminary StepsInstall a charged batterypack onto the transceiver, asdescribed previously.Screw the supplied antennaonto the Antenna jack.Never attempt to operatethis transceiver without anantenna connected.If you have a Speaker/Mi-crophone, we recommendthat it not be connected until you are familiar withthe basic operation of the VX-450.Operation Quick StartTurn the top panel’sVOL/PWR knob clock-wise to turn the radio on.Turn the top panel’s CHSelector knob to choosethe desired operatingchannel. On the 16-keyand 4-key versions, achannel name will appearon the LCD.If you want to select the operating channel from adifferent Memory Channel Zone, press the Pro-grammable key (assigned to the Memory ZoneUp or Down function) to select the Memory Chan-nel Zone you want before selecting the operatingchannel. A Zone name will appear on the LCDwhenever the Programmable key is pressed.Note: Some models are programmed so that theoperating channels are selected by the Program-mable key and the Memory Channel Zone is se-lected by the CH selector knob. For further de-tails, contact your Vertex Standard dealer.Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL11Rotate the VOL/PWRknob to set the volumelevel. If no signal ispresent, press and hold inthe SIDE-1 button (un-der the PTT switch)more than 2 seconds;background noise willnow be heard, and youmay use this to set theVOL/PWR knob for thedesired audio level. Pressand hold the SIDE-1 button more than 2 seconds(or press the SIDE-1 button twice) to quiet thenoise and resume normal (quiet) monitoring.To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure itis clear.Press and hold the PTTswitch. Speak into themicrophone area of thefront panel grille (abovethe upper left edge of theLCD) in a normal voicelevel. To return to the Receive mode, release thePTT switch.Press the (Orange) TOPSEL key to activate oneof the preprogrammedfunctions which mayhave been enabled at thetime of programming bythe dealer. See the next section for details regard-ing the available features.If a Speaker/Microphoneis available, remove theplastic cap and its twomounting screws fromthe right side of the trans-ceiver, then align the con-nector of the Speaker/Microphone on the trans-ceiver body; secure theconnector pin using the screws supplied with theSpeaker/Microphone. Hold the speaker grille upnext to your ear while receiving. To transmit, pressthe PTT switch on the Speaker/Microphone, justas you would on the main transceiver’s body, andspeak into the microphone on a normal voice level.Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and itsmounting screws. They should be reinstalledwhen not using the Speaker/Microphone.OPERATIONVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL122) When you press the PTT switch on theSpeaker/Microphone, it disables the internal mi-crophone, and vice versa.If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has beenprogrammed on a channel, the radio will not trans-mit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radiowill generate short beep three times and indicate“* CH Busy *” on the display (16-key and 4-key versions). Release the PTT switch and waitfor the channel to be clear of activity.If CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Lock-out has been programmed on a channel, the radiocan transmit only when there is no carrier beingreceived or when the carrier being received in-cludes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code.Automatic Time-Out TimerIf the selected channel has been programmed for au-tomatic time-out, you must limit the length of eachtransmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound10 seconds before time-out. Another beep will soundjust before the deadline; the “TX” indicator will dis-appear and transmission will cease soon thereafter.To resume transmitting, you must release the PTTswitch and wait for the “penalty timer” to expire.OPERATIONVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL13NOTEVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL14ADVANCED OPERATIONProgrammable Key FunctionsAll versions of the VX-450 include the TOP SEL,SIDE-1, and SIDE-2 key. The 16-key and 4-key ver-sions include the [A], [B], [C], and [D] function keys.Furthermore, the 16-key version includes the [] and[#] function keys.The Programmable key functions can be customized,via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer, tomeet your communications/network requirements.Some features may require the purchase and instal-lation of optional internal accessories. The possibleProgrammable key programming features are illus-trated at the right, and their functions are explainedon page 16. For further details, contact your VertexStandard dealer.For future reference, check the box next to each func-tion that has been assigned to the Programmable keyon your particular radio, and keep it handy.TOP SELFUNCTIONNoneMonitorLampLock1ScanDual WatchLow PowerTalk AroundTX Save DisableEncryptionFM ScanZone Up1Zone Down1Channel Up1Channel Down1Set1Call/ResetSIDE-1 SIDE-2 [A] [B] [C] [D]PROGRAMMABLE KEY[] [#]Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL15ADVANCED OPERATIONFUNCTIONCall 1Call 2Call 3Call 4Call 5Code Up1Code Down1Code Set1Speed Dial2Option SW 1Option SW 2EmergencyPRI-11Selectable Tone1Direct Channel #11Direct Channel #21Direct Channel #31Direct Channel #41REC3PLAY3SQLAF Min VolumeStatus Set1Status Up1Status Down1Status CheckLone WorkerDTMF Code Set2TA ScanPriority DisableBeep OffWhisperDutyTOP SEL SIDE-1 SIDE-2 [B] [C] [D]PROGRAMMABLE KEY[A] [] [#]1: This function can not be selected on the Non-LCD Version2: This function is only selected on the 16-key Version3: Requires DVS-8 Voice Storage UnitVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL16Description of Operating FunctionsMONITORPress the assigned Programmable key to cancelCTCSS- and DCS-controlled squelch; the BUSY/TXindicator will glow green. Press and hold this buttonfor 2 seconds to hear background noise (unmute theaudio); the BUSY/TX indicator will blink green.LAMPPress the assigned Programmable key to illuminatethe LCD for five seconds.LOCKPress the assigned Programmable key to lock the CHSelector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch.The precise lockout configulation is programmed byyour Dealer.SCANThe Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple sig-nals programmed into the transceiver. While scan-ning, the transceiver will check each channel for thepresence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if asignal is present.To activate scanning:Press the assigned Programmable key to activatescanning.The scanner will search the channels of each chan-nel, looking for active ones; it will pause each timeit finds a channel on which someone is speaking.Press the assigned Programmable key again to dis-able scanning. Operation will revert to the pro-grammed revert channel.Note: Your dealer may have programmed your ra-dio to stay on one of the following channels if youpress the PTT switch during scanning pause:Current channel (“Talk Back”)“Last Busy” channel“Priority” channel“Home” channel“Scan Start” channelADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL17DUAL WATCHThe Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN fea-ture, except that only two channels are monitored:The current operating channel; andThe Priority channel.To activate Dual Watch:Press the assigned Programmable key.The scanner will search the two channels; it willpause each time it finds a channel on which some-one is speaking.To stop Dual Watch:Press the assigned Programmable key.Operation will revert to the “Dual Watch Start”channel.LOW POWERPress the assigned Programmable key to set theradio’s transmitter to the “Low Power” mode, thusextending battery life. Press the key again to returnto “Normal” transmit power when in difficult terrain.When the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power”mode, the “ ” icon will be indicated on the dis-play.TALK AROUND (TA)Press the assigned Programmable key to activate theTalk Around feature when you are operating on du-plex channel systems (separate receive and transmitfrequencies, utilizing a “repeater” station). The TalkAround feature allows you to bypass the repeater sta-tion and talk directly to a station that is nearby. Thisfeature has no effect when you are operating on “sim-plex” channels, where the receive and transmit fre-quencies are already the same.When the “TA” function is activated, the “ ” iconwill be indicated on the display.Note that your dealer may have mode provision for“Talk Around” channels by programming “repeater”and “Talk Around” frequencies on two adjacent chan-nels. If so, the key may be used for one of the otherPre-Programmed Functions.ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL18TX SAV E DISABLEPress the assigned Programmable key to disable theTransmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a lo-cation where high power is almost always needed.The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery lifeby reducing transmit power when a very strong sig-nal from an apparently nearby station is being re-ceived. Under some circumstances, though, yourhand-held radio may not be heard well at the otherend of the communication path, and high power maybe necessary at all times.ENCRYPTIONPress the assigned Programmable key to toggle theEncryption feature “On” and “Off.”FM SCANThe FM Scan feature checks a User-assigned Prior-ity Channel regularly as you scan other channels.Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 availablechannels) are designated for “Scanning,” the user maynonetheless assign Channel 2 as the “User-assigned”Priority Channel via the “Follow-Me” feature.To activate FM Scan, first select the channel you wantto designate as the “User-Assigned Priority Chan-nel” and press the assigned programmable key. Thenrotate the CH Selector knob to recall to the “Scan-ning Start” channel which has been programmed byyour dealer to activate the scanner. When the scan-ner stops on an “Active” channel, the User-assignedPriority Channel will automatically be checked ev-ery few seconds; if activity is found on the User-as-signed Priority Channel, the radio will switch betweenit and the Dealer-Assigned Priority Channel, if any.ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL19ZONE UP/DOWNPress the assigned Programmable key to select a dif-ferent Zone of channels. Once the desired Zone isreached, rotate the CH Selector knob to select thedesired channel within the selected Zone.You may wish to have the Scanner pass through morethan one Zone during the scanning process (normally,scanning is performed within the current Zone only).To include the current Zone in the scanning loop,press and hold in the assigned Programmable keyfor one second. To remove a Zone from Zone Scan,press and hold in the assigned programmable keyagain for one second.Multi-Zone Scanning is only possible if you are us-ing the “User Scan” list. To edit the User Scan list,press and hold the assigned Programmable key forone second to delete the current Memory Zone fromthe Scanning. Alternatively, press and hold the as-signed Programmable key for one second to deletethe Current memory channel from the Scanning. Whenyou delete a Zone or channel, “-SCAN Skip-” willappear on the LCD for one second after pressing theassigned Programmable key. To restore a particularchannel to your scanning list, press and hold in theassigned Programmable key again for one second;“-SCAN Stop-” will appear on the LCD for one sec-ond after pressing the assigned programmable key.CHANNEL UP/DOWNPress the assigned Programmable key to select a dif-ferent channel within the current Zone.SETPress the assigned Programmable key to activate the“User Set” (Menu) Mode. See page 20 for detailsCALL/RESETWhile the DTMF Paging SystemThis feature, if enabled, allows the user to changethe 3-digit Page Call code, used to call other simi-larly-equipped stations. Press the assigned Program-mable key, followed by the three digits representingthe 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 beopened, and you can begin communication.While the 2-Tone/5-Tone Paging SystemThis feature, if enabled, press the assigned Program-mable key to send a 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone.ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL20CALL 1 TO CALL 5Press the assigned Programmable key to send a 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone group which is pre-de-fined.CODE UP/DOWNPress the assigned Programmable key to select a 2-tone/5-tone encode code from the pre-defined encodelist.CODE SETPress the assigned Programmable key to change theencode digits for 5-tone operation. To change a spe-cific digit, select the desired digit using the [A] key,then change the number using the [B]/[C] keys, andstore the number using the [D] key.SPEED DIAL (16-KEY VERSION ONLY)Your Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dialtelephone number memories into your radio.To dial a number, press the assigned Programmablekey, then press the front panel’s numeric key corre-sponding to the Auto-Dial memory number list pro-vided by your Dealer or Network Administrator. TheDTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence willbe heard in the speaker.OPTION SW1Press the assigned Programmable key to toggle theoptional accessory “1” “On” and “Off.”OPTION SW2Press the assigned Programmable key to toggle theoptional accessory “2” “On” and “Off.”EMERGENCYThe VX-450 series include an “Emergency” featurewhich may be useful for alerting another party moni-toring on the same frequency as your transceiver’schannel.Press the assigned Programmable key to initiate anemergency call. For further details contact yourDealer.PRI-1Press the assigned Programmable key to recall thepre-defined Priority channel. When you recall thePriority channel, the “P” notation will appear on theLCD.ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL21ADVANCED OPERATIONSELECTABLE TONEPress the assigned Programmable key to select a sub-audible tone (CTCSS/DCS) from the pre-defined tonetable. You can operate using the indicated sub-au-dible tone in the Selectable Tone mode.DIRECT CH#1 TO #4Press the assigned Programmable key to recall theDealer pre-programmed channel directly.REC/PLAY (VOICE STORAGE: OPTION)This function allows your radio to record a receivedvoice message, and to play back the recorded audio.It requires installation of the optional Voice Record-ing Unit.Recording;Press the assigned Programmable key for 1.5 sec-onds to enable the Voice Recording Mode. If the in-coming signal is received, so as to un-mute thesquelch and pass audio, then the “ ” Icon will flashand received audio will be recorded. When the voicerecording is completed, the “ ” stays on.Playback;Press the assigned Programmable key momentarilyto play back the last message.To stop the play-back, press the TOP SEL key.While playback is proceeding, you may press the [A]key (4-key version) or [] key (16-key version) tojump to the previous message, or press the [B] key(4-key version) or [#] key (16-key version) to jumpto the next message. Furthermore, press the [D] keyto clear the all messages and stop the play-back.SQLYou can manually adjust the squelch level using thisfunction:Press the assigned Programmable key. A tone willsound, and the current squelch level will appearon the display.Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 button to select the de-sired squelch level.Two seconds after releasing the SIDE-1/SIDE-2button, the display will revert to the normal chan-nel indication.AF MIN VRPress the assigned Programmable key to reduce theaudio output to the (lower) level programmed by yourDealer.Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL22STATUS SETPress the assigned Programmable key to change the5-Tone status code. To change the status code, selectthe desired digit by [A] key, then change the numberby [B]/[C] key, and store the number by [D] key.STATUS UP/DOWNPress the assigned Programmable key to select a 5-Tone status code from the pre-defined status list.STATUS CHECKPress the assigned Programmable key to check the5-Tone receive status code. When you press this key,the LCD display will indicate the “Message” corre-sponding to the receive status condition per the pre-defined status list.LONE WORKERPress the assigned Programmable key to toggle theLone Worker feature “On” and “Off.”The Lone Worker feature is designed to emit an alarmfor 30 seconds when the Lone Worker Timer (pro-grammed by your Dealer) has expired. If the userdoes not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch,the radio switches to the Emergency mode.DTMF CODE SET (16-KEY VERSION ONLY)You may send the desired telephone number manu-ally.To dial a number manually, press the assigned Pro-grammable key, then press the desired numbers onthe front panel’s numeric key. Now, press the PTTswitch to send the telephone number. The DTMFtones sent during the dialing sequence will be heardin the speaker.TA SCANPress the assigned Programmable key to toggle theTA (Talk Around) scan feature “On” and “Off.”While TA scan is proceeding, the VX-450 will searchboth the transmit and receive frequencies (the “ ”icon will blink). When a signal is encountered on thereceive frequency, the VX-450 will pause until thesignal disappears (“ ” icon will appear but notblink). When a signal is encountered on the transmitfrequency, the VX-450 will check for activity on thereceive frequency every few seconds (interval pro-grammed by your Dealer).ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL23PRIORITY DISABLEPress the assigned Programmable key to disable thePriority feature temporarily. Again press the assignedProgrammable key to resume the Priority feature.BEEP OFFPress the assigned Programmable key to disable theradio beeps temporarily. Again press the assigned Pro-grammable key to enable the radio beeps.WHISPERPress the assigned Programmable key to increase themicrophone gain; thus you can speak in a low voice(whisper) temporarily. Again press the assigned Pro-grammable key to resume normal microphone gain.ADVANCED OPERATIONDUTYPress the assigned Programmable key to toggle theDuty function of the 2-tone/5-tone decoder “On” and“Off.”When the Duty function is set to“On,” the user willalways hear (depending on the sub-audio signalling)all traffic on the paging channel. The radio will soundthe paging alert when it receives the programmed 2-tone/5-tone code.When the Duty function is set to“Off,” the user willNOT hear normal radio traffic on the paging chan-nel. The radio will sound the paging alert and unmuteonly when it receives the programmed 2-tone/5-tonecode.Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL24ARTSTM (AUTO RANGE TRANSPOND SYSTEM)This system is designed to inform you when you andanother ARTSTM-equipped station are within com-munication range.During ARTSTM operation, when the radio receivesthe correct ARTSTM signal, a short beep will soundand the “In” (meaning “In Service”) notation will bedisplayed on the sub-LCD. If you move out of rangefor more than two minutes, your radio senses that nosignal has been received; three short beeps will sound,and “Out” (“Out of Service”) will be displayed onthe sub-LCD. If you subsequently move back intorange, as soon as the other station transmits, a shortbeep will sound and “In” will be displayed again onthe sub-LCD.: Except on Non-LCD version.DTMF PAGING SYSTEMThis system allows paging and selective calling, us-ing DTMF tone sequences.When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tonesequence which matches yours, your radio’s squelchwill open and the alert will sound. The three-digitcode of the station which paged you will be displayedon your radio’s LCD.LOCKIn order to prevent accidental channel change or in-advertent transmission, various aspects of theCH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTTswitch may be locked.The precise lockout configulation is programmed byyour Dealer.To locked out the key locking, turn the radio off. Now,press and hold the PTT and SIDE-2 key while turn-ing the radio on again.To cancel locking, repeat this process.Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL25123456789101112131415161718SQLSCN ListBEEPBELLLightingLockZoneSCANDWTATA SCANAF MinVRBeep VREncryptionVOXTX SaveREC ModePlay ModeSelect the Squelch Threshold LevelSelect the Scan List “User” or “Dealer”Set the Beep On/OffSet the Bell On/Off(Bell engaged by sub-audible CTCSS/DCS)Set the BUSY/TX LED On/OffSet the Lock function to be Locked(Key/PTT/Key+PTT)Set the Operation ZoneSet the Scan status(same function as Scan key)Set the Dual Watch status(same function as DW key)Set the Talk Around status(same function as TA key)Set the TA Scan statusSet the Minimum Volume levelSet the Beep volume levelSet the Encryption On/OffSet the VOX feature On/OffSet the TX Saver On/OffONE: Enables recording one message (max.120 seconds), and playback from thebeginning of the message.ROL: Enables recording whenever squelchopens, and playback of the last 120seconds.Set the priority audio on playback mode.PLY: Playback audio is higher priority than re-ceived signalSIG: Received signal is higher priority thanplayback audioDISPLAY DESCRIPTIONNote: The menu “17: REC Mode” and “18: Play Mode” will ap-pear only when the Voice Recording Unit is installed.USER SET MODEThe VX-450 Series includes a “User Set (Menu)”Mode which allows the user to define or configurevarious settings, such as Beep On/Off, Squelch, LCDcontrast, etc. To activate the “User Set (Menu)” Mode:Press the assigned programmable key for the“SET” function to enter the “User Set Mode.”Select the User Set Mode Item you want changeusing the CH Selector knob.Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 button to select the sta-tus of the selected item.Press PTT switch to exit to normal operation.Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
VX-450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL26OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESFNB-V112LI 7.4V, 1170 mAh Li-Ion Battery PackFNB-V113LI 7.4V, 2400 mAh Li-Ion Battery PackMH-360S Compact Speaker MicrophoneMH-450S Speaker MicrophoneMH-45B4B Noise Cancelling Speaker MicrophoneMH-37A4B Earpiece MicrophoneVC-25 Over-the-head VOX HeadsetVH-120S Earpiece mic w/palm PTT SwitchVH-130S Earpiece w/palm mic and PTT switchVH-115S Behind-the-head Headset w/boom micVH-215S Over-the-head single-muff HeadsetATV-16XL VHF Antenna (Untuned)ATU-16D UHF Antenna (450-470 MHz)ATU-16F UHF Antenna (470-512 MHz)Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per local requirements, othersmay be unavailable in some regions. Check with your VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for changes to this list.Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap-proved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to operatethis device.Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720
Copyright 2010VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved.No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.Printed in Japan 1007I-UKEC058N216Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.(VHF) FCC ID:K6610943020, IC:511B-10943020 / (UHF) FCC ID:K6610944720, IC:511B-10944720

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