Yaesu Musen VX-3200U UHF Mobile Transceiver User Manual Operating Manual

Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. UHF Mobile Transceiver Operating Manual

Operating Manual

VX-3200 Operating Manual 1 of 142001. 11. 27 Ver 1.0VX VX VX VX –––– 3200 3200 3200 3200OperatingOperatingOperatingOperating Manual Manual Manual Manual
VX-3200 Operating Manual 2 of 142001. 11. 27 Ver 1.0Congratulations!Congratulations!Congratulations!Congratulations!You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool-a VERTEX STANDARD two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your VERTEX STANDARD radio will keep you inconstant 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 willallow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions 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 !Notice !Notice !Notice !There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver. All service jobs must be referredto an autho-rizedVERTEX STANDARD Service Representative. Consult your Authorized VERTEX STANDARDDealer for installation of optional accessories.Safety / Warning InformationSafety / Warning InformationSafety / Warning InformationSafety / Warning InformationWARNING - DO NOT operate the VX-3200U radio when someone (bystanders) outside thevehicle is within following range.Safety Training information:Antennas used for this transmitter must not exceed an antenna gain of 0 dBd. The radiomust be used in vehicle-mount configurations with a maximum operating duty factor notexceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations.This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radiooperator must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions of its passengers andbystanders by maintaining the minimum separation distance of following range.Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits.Antenna Installation:For rear deck trunk installation, the antenna must be located at least following range awayfrom rear seat passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements.For roof top installation, the antenna must be placed in the center of the roof.Radiated frequency and DistanceRadiated frequency and DistanceRadiated frequency and DistanceRadiated frequency and DistanceVX-3200U (D)VX-3200U (D)VX-3200U (D)VX-3200U (D)2.53 Feet (0.78m)2.53 Feet (0.78m)2.53 Feet (0.78m)2.53 Feet (0.78m)
VX-3200 Operating Manual 3 of 142001. 11. 27 Ver 1.0VX-3200 Operating ManualThe VX-3200 Series are full-featured FM transceivers designed for flexible mobile and basestation business communications in and UHF (45/10 Watts: programmable) Land MobileBands. This model is designed for reliable business communications in a wide variety ofapplications, with a wide range of operating capability provided by its leading-edge design.The 250-channels memories can each be programmed with a 8-character channel name.The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided on the VX-3200transceiver. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with your NetworkAdministrator regarding precise details of the configuration of this equipment for use in yourapplication.
VX-3200 Operating Manual 4 of 142001. 11. 27 Ver 1.0ControlControlControlControlssss & Connectors & Connectors & Connectors & Connectors① ② ③ ① ② ③ ① ② ③ ① ② ③  ④ ④ ④ ④ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤  ⑥ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥  ⑦ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦  ⑧⑧⑧⑧⑨⑨⑨⑨⑩⑩⑩⑩⑪⑪⑪⑪⑫⑫⑫⑫Vertex StandardVertex StandardVertex StandardVertex StandardAAAAP 1P 1P 1P 1 P 2P 2P 2P 2 P 3P 3P 3P 3 P 4P 4P 4P 4FRONTFRONTFRONTFRONTREARREARREARREAR
VX-3200 Operating Manual 5 of 142001. 11. 27 Ver 1.0Important!Important!Important!Important! – All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function Button (PFProgrammable Function Button (PFProgrammable Function Button (PFProgrammable Function Button (PFbutton) button) button) button) determined by your network requirements and programmed by your VERTEXSTANDARD dealer. Following instruction is along with nominal button programming.①①①①VOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR KnobRotate the knob to turn the transceiver ON and OFF and set the volume of thereceiver.②②②②Busy / Busy / Busy / Busy / TXTXTXTX Indicator Indicator Indicator IndicatorThis lamp glows red when the radio is transmitting and glows green when thechannel is busy.Steady Green : Busy ChannelBlinking Green : Tone Squelch in defeated conditionSteady Red : Transmission in Progress③③③③LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)The display include an 8-character alpha-numeric section showing Group andChannel names, status and identity information, and error messages. Additionalindicators on the display show priority channel assignments and scan include /exclude selection.④④④④▲▲▲▲・▼ ・▼ ・▼ ・▼ Button [Programmable Function Button ]Button [Programmable Function Button ]Button [Programmable Function Button ]Button [Programmable Function Button ]Pressing these buttons changes the current Channel (and displayed Channel numberor name). Holding this button for more than 1/2 second causes the function to repeat.⑤⑤⑤⑤Microphone JackMicrophone JackMicrophone JackMicrophone JackConnect the microphone plug to this jack.⑥⑥⑥⑥A Button [Programmable Function Button ]A Button [Programmable Function Button ]A Button [Programmable Function Button ]A Button [Programmable Function Button ]This button can be set up for special applications, such as high/low power selection,monitor, Talk-around, etc, as determined by your network requirements andprogrammed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.⑦⑦⑦⑦▽▽▽▽・△ ・△ ・△ ・△ Button [Programmable Function Button ]Button [Programmable Function Button ]Button [Programmable Function Button ]Button [Programmable Function Button ]Pressing these buttons changes the current Group (and displayed Channel number orname). Holding this button for more than 1/2 second causes the function to repeat.⑧⑧⑧⑧P1 to P4 [Programmable Function Button ]P1 to P4 [Programmable Function Button ]P1 to P4 [Programmable Function Button ]P1 to P4 [Programmable Function Button ]This button can be set up for special applications, such as High/Low power selection,Monitor, Talk-around, etc, as determined by your network requirements andprogrammed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.⑨⑨⑨⑨Antenna SocketAntenna SocketAntenna SocketAntenna SocketThe 50-ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here, using a type-M(PL-259) plug.⑩⑩⑩⑩D-Sub 9Pin Accessory ConnectorD-Sub 9Pin Accessory ConnectorD-Sub 9Pin Accessory ConnectorD-Sub 9Pin Accessory Connector
VX-3200 Operating Manual 6 of 142001. 11. 27 Ver 1.0External TX audio line input, PTT (Push To Talk), Squelch, and external RX audioline output signal may be obtained from this connector for use with accessories suchas data transmission/reception modems, etc.⑪⑪⑪⑪13.8V DC Cable Pigtail with Connector13.8V DC Cable Pigtail with Connector13.8V DC Cable Pigtail with Connector13.8V DC Cable Pigtail with ConnectorThe supplied DC power cable must be connected to this 2-pin connector. Use only thesupplied fused cable, extended if necessary, for power connection.⑫⑫⑫⑫External Speaker JackExternal Speaker JackExternal Speaker JackExternal Speaker JackAn external loudspeaker may be connected to this 2-contact, 3.5-mm mini-phone jack.Caution: Do not connect this line to ground, and be certain that the speaker has adequate capability to handle the audio output from the Radio.
VX-3200 Operating Manual 7 of 142001. 11. 27 Ver 1.0LCD Icons & IndicatorsLCD Icons & IndicatorsLCD Icons & IndicatorsLCD Icons & IndicatorsTransmission in Progress as same as Red lamp.Busy condition as same as Green lamp.Talk-Around ModeLow Transmit Power Mode OnCurrent Channel on “ Scan” ListStatus of current Group /Channel , such as Home , Priority .8 Character Alpha-numeric Display of memorized Group /Channel TaggingTXTXTXTX BUSYBUSYBUSYBUSY TATATATALowLowLowLow PRGPRGPRGPRGTXTXTXTXBUSYBUSYBUSYBUSYTATATATALowLowLowLowPRGPRGPRGPRG
VX-3200 Operating Manual 8 of 142001. 11. 27 Ver 1.0Basic Operation of the TransceiverBasic Operation of the TransceiverBasic Operation of the TransceiverBasic Operation of the TransceiverImportant!Important!Important!Important! - Before turning on the radio the first time, confirm that the power connectionshave been made correctly and that a proper antenna is connected to the antenna jack.Overview - Overview - Overview - Overview - Your Authorized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer can program your Radio forConventional format.Switching Power ON/OFFSwitching Power ON/OFFSwitching Power ON/OFFSwitching Power ON/OFFRotate the VOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR Knob turn on the radio. The display will become illuminated. Press the▲▲▲▲・▼ ・▼ ・▼ ・▼ ButtonButtonButtonButton to choose the desired operating Channel. A Channel name will appear on thedisplay. If you want to select the operating Channel from a different Group, press the ▽▽▽▽・△・△・△・△ButtonButtonButtonButton to select the Group you want before selecting the operating Channel.Setting the VolumeSetting the VolumeSetting the VolumeSetting the VolumeTurn the VOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR Knob clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decreaseit.If no signal is present, press and hold in the MON button more than 1/2 seconds; backgroundnoise will now be heard, and you may use this to set the VOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR Knob for the desiredaudio level. Press the MON button again to quiet the noise and resume normal (quiet)monitoring.TransmittingTransmittingTransmittingTransmitting1. IT IS A FCC REQUIRMENT TO MONITOR A CHANNEL BEFORE TRANSMITTING.Press the button programmed for monitoring. Listen for channel activity.2. When receiving a call, Transmit only after the incoming call ends. The radio cannotreceive a call and transmit simultaneously.3. Press the PTT key. When a channel is available, the TXLED will glow red. The radiois now transmitting and a voice message can be delivered. For best transmission, speakinto the microphone from a distance of 1- 1/2 to 2 inches. Release the PTT key aftereach transmission.4. If Busy Channel Lockout has been programmed for a channel, the radio will nottransmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will give a Continuos low-pitchedtone while the PTT key is pressed. Release the PTT key and wait for channel activity tostop.5. If CTCSS or Digital-Coded Squelch (DCS) Lockout has been programmed for a channel,the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or when the carrierbeing received includes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code.
VX-3200 Operating Manual 9 of 142001. 11. 27 Ver 1.0Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Time-Out TimerTime-Out TimerTime-Out TimerTime-Out TimerIf the selected channel has been programmed for automatic time-out, you must limit the lengthof each transmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound five seconds before time-out.Another beep will sound just before the deadline; the “TX” indicator will disappear andtransmission will cease soon thereafter. To resume transmitting, you must release the PTT andwait for the “penalty timer” to expire (if you press the PTT before this timer expires, the timerrestarts, and you will have to wait another “penalty” period)
VX-3200 Operating Manual 10 of 142001. 11. 27 Ver 1.0Advanced OperationAdvanced OperationAdvanced OperationAdvanced OperationProgrammable Function Button (PF button)Programmable Function Button (PF button)Programmable Function Button (PF button)Programmable Function Button (PF button)The VX-3200 includes the nine Programmable Function Buttons (PF button). The PF buttonfunctions can be customized, via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer, to meetyour communications/network requirements. Some features may require the purchase andinstallation of optional internal accessories. The possible PF button programming features areillustrated at the below.For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. For future reference, check thebox next to each function that has been assigned to the PF button on your particular radio, andkeep it handy.Programmable Function ButtonProgrammable Function ButtonProgrammable Function ButtonProgrammable Function Buttonssss (PF button) (PF button) (PF button) (PF button)FunctionNoneGroup UpGroup DownChannel UpChannel DownMonitorScanScan A/DDual WatchHomeHome SetPhoneTx Low PowerTalk-aroundCall/ResetEmergencyLightingLCD InvertDisplay Alt.KeyLockShort cut #1Short cut #2Short cut #3Short cut #4AP 1 P 2 P 3 P 4
VX-3200 Operating Manual 11 of 142001. 11. 27 Ver 1.0Advanced OperationAdvanced OperationAdvanced OperationAdvanced OperationDescription of Operating FunctionsDescription of Operating FunctionsDescription of Operating FunctionsDescription of Operating FunctionsChannel ScanChannel ScanChannel ScanChannel ScanThe Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple Channels programmed into the transceiver.While scanning, the transceiver will check each Channel for the presence of a signal on aGroup, and will stop on a Channel if a signal is present.To activate scanning:To activate scanning:To activate scanning:To activate scanning:! Press the assigned PF button of the ScanScanScanScan momentarily to activate scanning.! The scanner will search the Channels of the each Group, looking for active ones; it willpause each time it finds a Channel on which someone is speaking.To stop scanning:To stop scanning:To stop scanning:To stop scanning:! Press the assigned PF button of the ScanScanScanScan.! Operation will revert to the programmed Revert ChannelRevert ChannelRevert ChannelRevert Channel.Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the following channels ifyou press the PTTPTTPTTPTT switch during scanning pause:• Current Channel (“Talk Back”)• “Last Busy” Channel• “Priority” Channel• “Home” Channel• “Scan Start” ChannelDual WatchDual WatchDual WatchDual WatchThe Dual Watch feature is similar to the ScanScanScanScan feature, except that only two channels aremonitored:" The current operating channel; and" The “Priority” Channel.To activate Dual WatchTo activate Dual WatchTo activate Dual WatchTo activate Dual Watch:! Press the assigned PFPFPFPF button of the Dual WatchDual WatchDual WatchDual Watch.! The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each time it finds a channel onwhich someone is speaking.To stop Dual WatchTo stop Dual WatchTo stop Dual WatchTo stop Dual Watch:! Press the assigned PFPFPFPF button of the Dual WatchDual WatchDual WatchDual Watch.! Operation will revert to the revert Channel which is programmed.Low PowerPress the assigned PFPFPFPF button of the Low Power Low Power Low Power Low Power to set the radio’s transmitter to the “LowPower” mode. Press this button again to the other Position to return to “High Power”
VX-3200 Operating Manual 12 of 142001. 11. 27 Ver 1.0operation when in difficult terrain.Talk AroundPress the assigned PFPFPFPF button of the Talk Around Talk Around Talk Around Talk Around to the assigned position to activate the TalkAround feature when you are operating on duplex channel Groups (separate receive andtransmit frequencies, utilizing a “repeater” station). The Talk Around feature allows you tobypass the repeater station and talk directly to a station that is nearby. This feature has noeffect when you are operating on “Simplex” channels, where the receive and transmitfrequencies are already the same.Note that your dealer may have made provision for “Talk Around” channels by programming“repeater” and “Talk Around” frequencies on two adjacent channels. If so, the button may beused for one of the other Pre-Programmed Functions.LockPress and hold the assigned PFPFPFPF button of the Key lock Key lock Key lock Key lock for 2sec. to lock the Front Panel buttons;this can be enabled to prevent radio settings from being disturbed.Group Group Group Group SelectionSelectionSelectionSelectionThe VX-VX-VX-VX-3200320032003200 is capable of separating its 250 memory Channels into any of 32 Groups. Thereis no limit as to the number of Channels which may be assigned to each Group. The Dealer willhave made the Group assignment at the time of Channel programming.To change Group, press the assigned PF button of the GROUP UP/DOWN (Normally ▽▽▽▽・△・△・△・△button)button)button)button) to change the Group. Once the desired Group is reached, press the assigned PFbutton of the CHANNEL UP/DOWN (Normally▲▲▲▲・▼ ・▼ ・▼ ・▼ Button)Button)Button)Button) to select the desired Channelwithin the selected Group.You may wish to have the Scanner (described previously) pass through more than one Channelduring the scanning process (normally, scanning is performed within the current Channelonly). To include the current Channel in the scanning loop, press and hold in the assigned PFbutton for one second.Multi-Group Scanning is only possible if you are using the “User Scan” list.The VX-VX-VX-VX-3200320032003200 has two scanning “lists:” the “Dealer Scan” list and the “User Scan” list. The“Dealer Scan” list is a fixed Channel of stations which will be included when scanning isactivated. The “User Scan” list is a different list, initially arranged by the Dealer, which maybe modified by the User (if, for example, you want to delete one or more of these channels fromthe scanning list).To edit the User Scan list, press and hold the button (assigned to the Channel Up/Downfunction) to delete the current Memory Channel from the Scanning. Alternatively, press andhold the assigned of the ScanScanScanScan A/D A/D A/D A/D for one second to delete the Current Memory channel from
VX-3200 Operating Manual 13 of 142001. 11. 27 Ver 1.0the Scanning.When you delete a Channel or channel, “PRGPRGPRGPRG” icon on the LCD will disappear on the LCD forone second after pressing the assigned button. To restore a particular channel to your scanninglist, press and hold in the button again for one second; “PRGPRGPRGPRG” icon will appear on the LCD forone second after pressing the button.Call/Call/Call/Call/ResetResetResetReset This feature, if enabled, allows the user to change the 3-digit Page Call code, used to call othersimilarly-equipped stations. Press the Dealer-assigned button, followed by the three digitsrepresenting the Page Call code of the station you wish to call. Three tones will be heard afterthe last button is pressed (the new code will now be transmitted).The receiver squelch of the other station will be opened, and you can begin communication.Speed DialSpeed DialSpeed DialSpeed DialYour Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into yourradio.EmergencyEmergencyEmergencyEmergencyThe VX-VX-VX-VX-3200320032003200 Radio includes an “Emergency” feature which may be useful if you have someonemonitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel. For further details contactyour VERTEX STANDARD dealer.ARTS (Auto Range ARTS (Auto Range ARTS (Auto Range ARTS (Auto Range Transpond Group)Transpond Group)Transpond Group)Transpond Group)This Group is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-equipped station are withincommunication range.During ARTS operation, your radio automatically transmits for about 1 second every 25seconds (the interval is programmed by the Dealer) in an attempt to shake hands with theother station.If you move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has beenreceived, a ringing beeper will sound, and “OUT OF SERVICE” will scroll on the LCD. If yousubsequently move back into range, as soon as the other station transmits, your beeper willsound, and “IN SERVICE” will scroll on the LCD.DTMF Paging GroupDTMF Paging GroupDTMF Paging GroupDTMF Paging GroupThis Group allows paging and selective calling, using DTMF tone sequences.When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone sequence which matches yours, yourradio’s squelch will open and the alert ringer will sound.The three-digit code of the station which paged you will be displayed on your radio’s LCD.
VX-3200 Operating Manual 14 of 142001. 11. 27 Ver 1.0Accessories & OptionsAccessories & OptionsAccessories & OptionsAccessories & OptionsFVP-25FVP-25FVP-25FVP-25 Encryption/DTMF Pager UnitF2D-8F2D-8F2D-8F2D-8 2-Tone Decode UnitFP-FP-FP-FP-712712712712 External 12A Power SupplyMLS-100MLS-100MLS-100MLS-100 Mobile Loud speaker (12 W Peak Power)LF-1LF-1LF-1LF-1 Line FilterMH-700D MH-700D MH-700D MH-700D DTMF Back-lit MicrophoneMH-25 A8JMH-25 A8JMH-25 A8JMH-25 A8J MicrophoneAvailability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per localrequirements, others may be unavailable in some regions.Check with your VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for changes to the this list.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

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