Yaesu Musen VX-2500V VHF FM Mobile Transceiver User Manual C DATA VX 2500 VX 2500 p65

Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. VHF FM Mobile Transceiver C DATA VX 2500 VX 2500 p65

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VX-2500 OPERATING MANUALVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, JapanVERTEX STANDARDUS Headquarters17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A.International Division8350 N.W. 52nd Terrace, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33166, U.S.A.YAESU EUROPE B.V.P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The NetherlandsYAESU 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 KongVX-2500OPERATING MANUAL
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUALCongratulations!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 STANDARDradio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, withnegligible maintenance downtime.Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presentedhere will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case ques-tions arise later on.We’re glad you joined the VERTEX STANDARD team. Call on us anytime, becausecommunications is our business. Let us help you get your message across.NOTICE !There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver. All service jobsmust be referred to an authorized VERTEX STANDARD Service Represen-tative. Consult your Authorized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for installa-tion of optional accessories.SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATIONWARNING - DO NOT operate the VX-2500 radio when any person(s) (by-standers) outside the vehicle are within the distances shown in the chart at thebottom 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 wherethe 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 theFCC RF exposure requirements.For roof top installations, the antenna must be placed in the center of the roof.Radiated Frequency and DistanceVX-2500V2.31 Feet(0.705 m)
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUAL Page 1INTRODUCTIONThe VX-2500 Series are full-featured FM transceivers designed for flexible mobileand 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 250-channel memories can each be programmed with an 8-character channelname.Important channel frequency data is stored in EEPROM and flash memory on theCPU, and is easily programmable by dealers using a personal computer and the VER-TEX STANDARD VPL-1 Programming Cable and CE47 Software.The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided on the VX-2500 transceiver. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with your Net-work Administrator regarding precise details of the configuration of this equipmentfor use in your application
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUALPage 2CONTROLS & CONNECTORSFront PanelImportant! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function(PF) Buttons, configured according to your network requirements and programmedby your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. The instructions below a typically-config-ured radio.VOL/PWR KnobTurn this control clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the volume. Turnit counterclockwise into the click-stop to turn the radio off.BUSY/TX IndicatorIndicate transceiver Transmit/Receive StatusCONVENTIONAL SYSTEMSteady Red: Transmitting in progressSteady Green: Busy ChannelBlinking Green: Tone Squelch in defeated conditionLTR TRUNKING SYSTEMSteady Red: Transmission in progressSteady Green: System BusyLCD (Liquid Crystal Display)The display includes an 8-character alpha-numeric section showing System andGroup names, status and identity information, and error messages.
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUAL Page 3[q]/[p] Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons)Pressing either button changes the current group (and displayed group numberor name). Holding a button for more than 1/2 second causes the function torepeat.Microphone JackConnect the microphone plug to this jack.[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 requirementsand programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.[s]/[r] Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons)Pressing either button changes the current system (and displayed system numberor name). Holding a button for more than 1/2 second causes the function torepeat.[P1] - [P4] Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons)These buttons can be set up for special applications, such as High/Low powerselection, Monitor, Talk-Around, etc, as determined by your network require-ments and programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.CONTROLS & CONNECTORSCurrent Group on “Scan” ListLCD Icons & Indicators8-Character Alpha-Numeric DisplayTransmission in progress,(follows Red BUSY/TX in-dicator).Busy Channel (followsGreen BUSY/TX indicator). Talk-Around EnabledLow TX PowerHorn Function ActivateHome System/Group
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUALPage 4Rear PanelAntenna SocketThe 50-Ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here, using atype-M (PL-259) plug.13.8V DC Cable Pigtail with ConnectorThe supplied DC power cable must be connected to this 2-pin connector. Useonly the supplied fused cable, extended if necessary, for power connection.External Speaker JackAn external loudspeaker may be connected to this 2-contact, 3.5-mm mini-phonejack.Caution: Do not connect either wire of this line to ground, and be certain thatthe speaker has adequate capability to handle the audio output (4 W) from theradio.D-Sub 9-Pin Accessory ConnectorExternal TX audio line input, PTT (Push To Talk), Squelch, and external RXaudio line output signals may be obtained from this connector for use with acces-sories such as data transmission/reception modems, etc.CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUAL Page 5BASIC OPERATION OF THE TRANSCEIVERImportant! - 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 theantenna jack.Overview - Your authorized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer can program your radiofor Trunking or Conventional format.Switching Power ON/OFFrTurn the VOL/PWR knob turn on the radio. The display will become illumi-nated.rPress the [q]/[p] button to choose the desired operating group. A group namewill appear on the display. If you want to select an operating group from a differ-ent system, press the [s]/[r] button to select the system you want before select-ing the operating group.Setting the VolumerTurn the VOL/PWR knob clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclock-wise to decrease it.TransmittingCONVENTIONAL SYSTEMrIn conventional mode, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.THIS IS AN FCC REQUIRMENT!Press the PF button which is programmed to the Monitor feature to listen forchannel activity.rWhen receiving a call, transmit only after the incoming call ends. The radio can-not receive a call and transmit simultaneously.rPress the PTT switch.rIf the channel is clear, the BUSY/TX indicator will glow red. The radio is nowtransmitting. 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 microphoneabout 1-1/2 to 2 inches away from your mouth. Release the PTT switch to re-ceive.rIf the Busy Channel Lockout feature has been programmed on a channel, theradio will not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generate acontinuous low-pitched tone while the PTT switch is pressed. Release the PTTswitch and wait for the channel to be clear of activity.
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUALPage 6rIf CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Lockout has been programmed on achannel, the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received orwhen the carrier being received includes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code.TRUNKING SYSTEMrPress the PTT switch.rWhen a channel is available, the BUST/TX indicator will glow red. The radio isnow transmitting. While holding in the PTT switch, speak across the face of themicrophone 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 toreceive.rIf all channels are busy, a continuous tone will be heard from the radio, and the“” icon will appear on the LCD when the PTT switch is pressed. Releasethe PTT switch.rIf the radio is out of range during the transmitting attempt, slow beeps will beheard followed by a continuous tone from the radio.Automatic Time-Out TimerIf the selected channel has been programmed for automatic time-out, you must limitthe length of each transmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound 10 secondsbefore time-out. Another beep will sound just before the deadline; the “ ” indi-cator will disappear and transmission will cease soon thereafter. To resume transmit-ting, you must release the PTT switch and wait for the “penalty timer” to expire (ifyou press the PTT switch before this timer expires, the timer restarts, and you willhave to wait another “penalty” period)BASIC OPERATION OF THE TRANSCEIVER
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUALProgrammable Function (PF) ButtonsFunctionNoneSystem UpSystem DownGroup UpGroup DownMonitorScanScan A/DHomeHome SetPhoneTx Low PowerTalk-aroundHornCall/ResetEmergencyLightingLCD InvertDisplay Alt.Key LockShort Cut #1Short Cut #2Short Cut #3Short Cut #4Page 7ADVANCED OPERATIONProgrammable Function (PF) ButtonsThe VX-2500 includes nine Programmable Function (PF) Buttons. The PF buttonfunctions can be customized, via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer,to meet your communications/network requirements. Some features may require thepurchase and installation of optional internal accessories. The possible PF buttonprogramming features are illustrated below, and these functions are explained on thepages 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 yourparticular radio, and keep it handy.
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUALPage 8Description of Operating FunctionsSYSTEM UP/SYSTEM DOWN (SYSTEM SELECTION)The VX-2500 is capable of separating its 250 memory groups into any of 32 systems.There is no limit as to the number of groups which may be assigned to each system.The Dealer will have made the system assignment at the time of group programming.rPress the assigned PF button (generally the [s]/[r] button) to change the sys-tem. Once the desired system is reached, press the PF button which is assigned tothe Group Up/Group Down feature (generally the [q]/[p] button) to select thedesired group within the selected system.GROUP UP/GROUP DOWN (GROUP SELECTION)Press the assigned PF button (generally the [q]/[p] button) to select a differentgroup within the current system.MONITORPress the assigned PF button momentarily to cancel CTCSS- and DCS-controlledsquelch; the BUSY/TX indicator will blink green. Press and hold this button for 1.5seconds to hear background noise (unmute the audio); the BUSY/TX indicator willglow green.ADVANCED OPERATION
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUAL Page 9ADVANCED OPERATIONSCANThe 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 asignal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present.rPress the assigned PF button to activate scanning.rThe scanner will search the channels of each group, looking for active ones; itwill pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.rPress the assigned PF button again to disable scanning. Operation will revert tothe programmed revert group.Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the followingchannels if you press the PTT switch during scanning pause:¦“Last Busy” Group¦“Home” Group¦“Scan Start” GroupSCAN A/D (ADD/DELETE)rPress the assigned PF button to delete the current group from Scanning. Alterna-tively, press and hold the assigned PF button for 2 seconds to delete the currentgroup from Scanning.rWhen you delete a group, the “PRG” icon will disappear on the LCD. To restorea particular group to your scanning list, press and hold in the assigned PF buttonagain for 2 seconds; the “PRG” icon will appear on the LCD.HOMErPress the assigned PF button to recall the pre-programmed Home system/group.When you recall the Home system/group, the “ ” icon will appear on the LCD.rPress this button again to return to previous system/group; the “ ” icon willdisappear on the LCD.HOME SETPress and hold the assigned PF button to store the current system/group to the Homeregister.
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUALPage 10PHONEPress the assigned PF button to dial the Dealer pre-programmed Auto-Dial tele-phone number. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in thespeaker.TX LOW POWERPress the assigned PF button to set the radio’s transmitter to the “Low Power” mode.Press this button again to return to “High Power” operation when in difficult terrain.TALK AROUNDPress the assigned PF button to activate the Talk Around feature when you are oper-ating on duplex channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies, utilizinga “repeater” station). The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass the repeaterstation and talk directly to a station that is nearby. This feature has no effect when youare operating on “Simplex” channels, where the receive and transmit frequencies arealready the same.Note that your dealer may have made 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.HORNWhen the Horn feature is enabled, a tone will sound from the speaker if you receivea call (with appropriate DTMF signaling) from the base station.rPress and hold in the assigned PF button to disable the Horn feature. When youdisable the Horm feature, the “ ” icon will disappear from the LCD.rPress and hold in this button again to activate the Horn feature; the “ ” icon willappear on the LCD.CALL/RESETWhen this feature is programmed and a selective call has been received, press theassigned PF button to reset the flashing indicator and mute the receiver; otherwisepress the assigned PF button to sent your radio’s identification code (ANI) to thedispatcher (requires the optional FVP-25 Encryption/DTMF Pager Unit).ADVANCED OPERATION
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUAL Page 11EMERGENCYThe VX-2500 includes an “Emergency” feature which may be useful if you havesomeone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel.Press the assigned PF button to initiate an emergency call. For further details contactyour VERTEX STANDARD dealer.LIGHTINGPress the assigned PF button to turn off the display lamp. Press the assigned PFbutton again to turn on the display lamp.LCD INVERTPress the assigned PF button to invert the LCD display to backward-facing readout.Press the assigned PF button again to return the LCD display to frontward-facingreadout.DISPLAY ALT.Press the assigned PF button to switch the LCD display between the system alpha-numeric tag and the group alpha-numeric tag.KEY LOCKPress and hold in the assigned PF button for 2 seconds to lock the front panel but-tons; this can be enabled to prevent radio settings from being disturbed.SHORT CUT #1 – SHORT CUT #4Press the assigned PF button to recall the Dealer pre-programmed group directly.ADVANCED OPERATION
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUALPage 12ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System)This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-equipped stationare within communication range.During ARTS operation, your radio automatically transmits for about 1 second every25 seconds (the interval is programmed by the Dealer) in an attempt to shake handswith the other station.If you move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signalhas been received; a ringing beeper will sound, and “OUT OF SERVICE” will scrollon the LCD. If you subsequently move back into range, as soon as the other stationtransmits, your beeper will sound, and “IN SERVICE” will scroll on the LCD.DTMF Paging System(Requires the optional FVP-25 Encryption/DTMF Pager Unit)This system allows paging and selective calling, using DTMF tone sequences.When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone sequence which matches yours,your radio’s squelch will open and the alert ringer will sound. The three-digit code ofthe station which paged you will be displayed on your radio’s LCD.ADVANCED OPERATION
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUALPart 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device notexpressly approved by Vertex Standard couldvoid the user'sauthorization to operate this device.OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESFVP-25 Encryption/DTMF Pager UnitFP-1023A External Power SupplyMLS-100 Mobile Loudspeaker (12 W Peak Power)LF-1 Line FilterMH-700D DTMF Back-lit MicrophoneMH-25A8J MicrophoneAvailability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard perlocal requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions.Check with your VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for changes to this list.
VX-2500 OPERATING MANUALCopyright 2002VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved.No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.Printed in Japan0204I-ASEC031N100

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