Vertex Standard USA 11153020 HANDHELD TRANSCEIVER User Manual 1

Vertex Standard USA, Inc. HANDHELD TRANSCEIVER 1

Contents

User Manual 1

EVX-534
Operating Manual
prOgraMMable FunctiOns/Features
 IP57Submersible(1m/30min.)
 9ProgrammableFunctionKeys
 2-ToneEncode/Decodeø1
 5-ToneEncode/Decodeø1
 MDC-1200®Encode/Decodeø1
 Scan
 GroupScan
 DualWatch
 FM-Scan(Follow-MeScan)
 TAScan
 Encryptionø1
 Privacyø2
 VOX
 TalkAround
 Emergency
 LoneWorker
 TXSaveDisable
 DirectChannelEntry
 CodeUp/Downø1
 CodeSetø1
 SpeedDialø1
 DTMFCodeSetø1
 IDCheckø1
 ARTSTMø1/ARTS
II
TM
(AutoRangeTranspondSystem)
ø1:Analogmodeonly
ø2:Digitalmodeonly
EVX-534
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FCC ID: AXI11153020
IC: 10239A-11153020
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 BatteryPackInstallationandRemoval...............4
 BatteryCharging..................................................4
 LowBatteryIndication........................................5
 BeltClipInstallationandRemoval.....................6
 MIC/SPCapInstallation......................................6
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 PreliminarySteps.................................................9
 OperationQuickStart..........................................9
 AutomaticTime-OutTimer...............................12
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 ProgrammableKeyFunctions..........................13
 DescriptionofOperatingFunctions.................16
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cOntents
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Younowhaveatyourngertipsavaluablecommunicationstool,aVertexStandard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maintenancedown-time.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questionsariselateron.
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r Therearenoowner-serviceablepartsinsidetheradio.Allservicejobsmustbereferredtoanauthorized
VertexStandardServiceRepresentative.
r Inordertomaintainthespeciedwaterintegrityperformance,periodicmaintenanceisrecommended.
r Shouldtheradiosustainasevereshock(e.g.ifitisdropped),thewaterintegritymaybecompromised,
requiringservice.Shouldthisoccur,contactyourAuthorizedVertexStandardDealer.
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IC: 10239A-11153020
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Important Notice for North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested the
cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected
frequency range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt to pro-
gram this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if
the apparatus is to be used in or near North America.
Warning - Frequency band 406 - 406.1 MHz is reserved for use ONLY as a distress beacon by the US Coast
Guard and NOAA. Under no circumstance should this frequency band be part of the pre programmed oper-
ating frequencies of this radio.
IntroductIon
The EVX-534 is full-featured Hand-Held Digital/Analog Transceiver designed for business communications in the
VHF/UHF Land Mobile bands. This transceiver is designed for reliable business communications in a wide variety
of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided by their leading-edge design.
The EVX-534 allows to 512-channel capacity and 32 groups which can each be programmed with an 8-character
Alpha-Numeric Tag.
Important channel frequency data is stored in the ash memory on the CPU, and is easily programmable by a Ver-
tex Standard licensed dealers using a personal computer with Vertex Standard Programming equipment: FIF-12
USB Programming Interface, and CT-106 Connection cable with CE142 Software. Or, once a single radio is pro-
grammed, cloning cable CT-27 can be used to program additional radios directly.
The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided in the EVX-534 transceiver. After reading
this manual, you may wish to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the congura-
tion of this equipment for use in your application.
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WarnIng! Fcc rF ExposurE rEquIrEmEnts
This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits
for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and
Guidelines:
FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.
FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (2001) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequen-
cy Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-
magnetic Fields - RF and Microwave.
WARNING:
This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and clas-
sied as Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by indi-
viduals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use 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 environment.
This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must
have the knowledge to control his or her RF exposure conditions.
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WarnIng! Fcc rF ExposurE rEquIrEmEnts
When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from
your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body.
The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-
Talk congurations.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than
50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. To keep the Body
Worn conguration with the Vertex Standard CLIP-20 belt-clip, reduce the maximum operating duty
cycle still more.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the ra-
dio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.
SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specic belt-clip (CLIP-20). Other
body-worn accessories or congurations may NOT comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements and
should be avoided.
When operate the radio with the Vertex Standard CLIP-20 belt-clip, make the transmission time as short
as possible, to keep the Body Worn conguration.
Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of
RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this
radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other de-
vices 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 hospitals,
health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites.
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BEForE You BEgIn
To remove the battery, turn the radio off and re-
move any protective cases. Slide the Battery Pack
Latch on the bottom of the radio toward the front
panel while sliding the battery down about 1/2
inch (1.5 cm). Then lift the battery out from the
radio.
Do not attempt to open any of the re-
chargeable Lithium-Ion packs, as they
could explode if accidentally short-circuited.
Battery Pack Installation and Removal
To install the battery pack, align the battery pack
to the radio with an offset about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm)
from the top edge of battery compartment, then
slide the battery pack upward until it locks in
place with a “Click.”
Battery Charging
Remove the Spacer Plate from the nest of the
optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, if the Battery
Spacer is installed.
Insert the DC plug from the optional PA-55 AC
Adapter into the DC jack on the rear panel of the
optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, and then con-
nect the PA-55 AC Adapter to the AC line outlet.
Insert the battery pack into the CD-58 Desktop
Charger while aligning the slots of the battery
pack with the guides in the nest of the CD-58;
refer to the following illustration for details on
PA-55
CD-58
Spacer Plate AC Line Outlet
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BEForE You BEgIn
proper positioning of the battery pack. If charging
with the transceiver attached, turn the transceiver
off. The antenna jack should be at the left side
when viewing the charger from the front.
If the battery pack is inserted correctly, the LED
indicator will glow red. A fully-discharged battery
pack will charge completely in 1.5 - 3.0 hours
(depending on the battery pack being charged).
When charging is completed, the LED indicator
will change to green.
Disconnect the battery pack from the CD-58
Desktop Charger and unplug the PA-55 AC
Adapter from the AC line outlet.
1) Always use the Vertex Standard FNB-
V133LI-UNI or FNB-V134LI-UNI Lithi-
um-Ion Battery Pack.
2) Use only the Vertex Standard CD-58 Desktop
Charger and the Vertex Standard PA-55 AC Adapter.
3) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the bat-
teries outside of hazardous locations.
4) Perform the battery charging where the ambient
temperature range +41 °F to +104 °F (+5 °C to +40
°C). Charge out of this range could cause damage
to the battery pack.
5) Battery Pack shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, re, or the like.
6) Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an in-
correct type. Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions
7) For further details and cautions of the charging,
refer to the Operating Manual of the CD-58 Desk-
top Charger.
Low Battery Indication
As the battery discharges during use, the voltage
gradually becomes lower. When the battery voltage
becomes to low, substitute a freshly charged battery
and recharge the depleted pack. The LED indicator
on the top of the radio will blink red when the battery
voltage is low.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is replaced
with an incorrect battery. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type.
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Belt Clip Installation and Removal
BEForE You BEgIn
To install the Belt Clip: align
the Belt Clip to the groove of
the Battery pack, then press
the Belt Clip downward until it
locks in place with a “Click.”
Belt Clip Tab
To remove the Belt Clip: use a
at head screw driver to press
the Belt Clip Tab away from
the battery pack to unlock the
Belt Clip, then slide the Belt
Clip upward to remove it.
MIC/SP CAP Installation
Install the MIC/SP cap with the
supplied screws.
Use only the supplied screws
when install the MIC/SP cap.
This radio does not keep the
submersible Rating (IP57: 1
meter / 30 minutes) when the
MIC/SP cap is not installed
in the MIC/SP jack.
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notE
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EVX-534
AB C D
PTT Switch
SIDE-1 Button
SIDE-2 Button
MIC/SP Jack
(External MIC/SP)
Speaker Microphone
Antenna Jack
TOP SEL (Top Select) Key
CH (Channel) Selector
VOL (Volume)/PWR (Power) Knob
Battery Pack Latch
controls & connEctors
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 4-Button Programmable Key
LED Indicator (Programmable)
Default settings are:
Steady Red: Transmitting in progress (Analog)
Steady Blue: Transmitting in progress (Digital)
Blinking Green: Busy Channel
Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition
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lcd Icons & IndIcators
Group Number
RSSI Indicator (four steps)
“Privacy” or “Encryption”
is activated
Option SW (Key Function)
is activated
Low Transmit Power Mode “On”
“Audio Compander” is activated
“CALL” Indicator
Receiver Monitor
“Talk-Around” is enabled
Battery Indicator
“Group Scan” is enabled
Priority-2 Channel
“Dual Watch” is activated
: “Scan” is enabled
: “Priority Scan” is activated
8-character
Alpha-numeric Display
“VOX” is activated
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opEratIon
Preliminary Steps
Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver,
as described previously.
Screw the supplied antenna
onto the Antenna jack.
It is not recommended to op-
erate this transceiver without
an antenna connected.
If you have a Speaker/Mi-
crophone, we recommend
that it not be connected un-
til you are familiar with the basic operation of the
EVX-534. Refer to page 11 for more information
about Speaker/Microphone usage.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Water resistance of the transceiver (IP57: 1
meter / 30 minutes) is assured only when the
following conditions:
Battery pack is attached to the transceiver;
Antenna is connected to the antenna jack;

and MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/
SP jack.
Use of a speaker microphone in the acces-
sory connector negates the IP57 rating.
Operation Quick Start
Tu r n the t o p pa n e l ’s
VOL/PWR knob clock-
wise to turn the radio
on.
Turn the top panel’s CH
Selector knob to choose
the desired operating
channel. A channel name
will appear on the LCD.
The radio announces the
channel number, if the Channel Announcement
Feature is enabled via the clone editor software.
If you want to select the operating channel from a
different Channel Group, press (or press and hold)
the Programmable key (assigned to the “group
up/doWn” function) to change desired Channel
Group before selecting the operating channel.
Note: Some models are programmed so that the
operating channels are selected by the Program-
mable key and the Channel Group is selected by
the CH Selector knob.
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opEratIon
Rotate the VOL/PWR
knob to set the volume
le vel . I f no sign al is
present on the analog
channel, press and hold
in the SIDE-1 button
(under the PTT switch)
more than 2 seconds;
background noise will
now be heard, and you
may use this to set the
VOL/PWR knob for the
desired audio level. Press and hold the SIDE-1
button more than 2 seconds (or press the SIDE-1
button twice) to quiet the noise and resume nor-
mal (quiet) monitoring.
To transmit, monitor the
channel and make sure it
is clear.
Press and hold the PTT
switch. Speak into the
microphone area of the
front panel grille in a normal voice level. To re-
turn to the Receive mode, release the PTT switch.
Press the (Orange) TOP
SEL key, SIDE-2 but-
ton, or front panel’s pro-
grammable keypad ([A],
[B], [C] and [D] keys)
to activate one of the
pre-programmed func-
tions which may have
been enabled at the time
of programming by the
dealer. See the next sec-
tion for details regarding
feature availability for
this radio.
If a Speaker/Micro-
phone is available,
remove the plastic cap
and its two mounting
screws from the right
side of the transceiver,
then align the connector
EVX-534
AB C D
D
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of the Speaker/Microphone on the radio; secure
the connector pin using the screws supplied with
the Speaker/Microphone. Hold the speaker grille
up next to your ear while receiving. To transmit,
press the PTT switch on the Speaker/Microphone,
just as you would on the main transceiver’s body,
and speak into the microphone on a normal voice
level.
Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and its
mounting screws. They should be reinstalled
when not using the Speaker/Microphone.
2) When you press the PTT switch on the Speak-
er/Microphone, it disables the internal micro-
phone, and vice versa.
If the BCLO (Busy Channel Lockout) feature
has been programmed on an analog channel, the
radio will not transmit when a carrier is present.
Instead, the radio will generate short beep three
times. Release the PTT switch and wait for the
channel to be clear of activity.
If the BTLO (Busy Tone Lockout) feature has
been programmed on an analog channel or
CCLO (Color Code Lockout) feature has been
programmed on a digital channel, the radio
opEratIon
can transmit only when there is no carrier be-
ing received or when the carrier being received
includes the correct tone (CTCSS tone or DCS
code) on an analog channel or correct code on a
digital channel.
Automatic Time-Out Timer
If the selected channel has been programmed for au-
tomatic 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 top panel’s red LED (“TX”
indicator) will disappear and transmission will cease
soon thereafter. To resume transmitting, you must re-
lease the PTT switch and wait for the “penalty timer”
to expire.
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Programmable Key Functions
The EVX-534 provides the seven programmable
function (PF) keys: TOP SEL, SIDE-1, SIDE-2,
[A], [B], [C] and [D] keys. These PF keys can be
customized, via programming by your Vertex Stan-
dard dealer, to meet your communications/network
requirements.
The possible PF key programming features are il-
lustrated on the next page, and their functions are
explained beginning after page 16. For further details,
contact your Vertex Standard dealer.
In this chapter, the following icons are used to indi-
cate features supported in either the “Analog” mode
or “Digital” mode:
: Indicates a “Analog” mode only feature.
: Indicates a “Digital” mode only feature.
For features that are available in both “Analog” and
“Digital” modes, no icon is shown.
For future reference, check the box next to each func-
tion that has been assigned to the PF key on your
particular radio, and keep it handy.
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FunctIon
programmaBlE KEY (prEss KEY / prEss and Hold KEY)
TOP SEL SIDE-1 SIDE-2 [A] [B] [C] [D]
None / / / / / / /
Monitor / / / / / / /
Monitor -Momentarily- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /---
Light / / / / / / /
Low Power / / / / / / /
Privacy / Encryption / / / / / / /
SET / / / / / / /
SQL OFF / / / / / / /
SQL OFF -Momentarily- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /---
SQL Set / / / / / / /
Beep Off / / / / / / /
AF Min Volume / / / / / / /
CH Announcement / / / / / / /
Whisper / / / / / / /
VOX / / / / / / /
VOX Set / / / / / / /
VOX Anti-Trip / / / / / / /
Emergency /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /---
Lone Worker / / / / / / /
Group Up / / / / / / /
Group Down / / / / / / /
Channel Up / / / / / / /
Channel Down / / / / / / /
Speed Channel Up --- / --- / --- / --- / --- / --- / --- /
Speed Channel Down --- / --- / --- / --- / --- / --- / --- /
RPI-2 Set / / / / / / /
PRI-2 Disable / / / / / / /
PRI-2 / / / / / / /
Direct CH 1 / / / / / / /
Direct CH 2 / / / / / / /
Direct CH 3 / / / / / / /
Direct CH 4 / / / / / / /
Direct CH Entry / / / / / / /
Scan / / / / / / /
Group Scan / / / / / / /
Dual Watch / / / / / / /
FM-Scan / / / / / / /
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FunctIon
programmaBlE KEY (prEss KEY / prEss and Hold KEY)
TOP SEL SIDE-1 SIDE-2 [A] [B] [C] [D]
Scan Set / / / / / / /
Group Scan Set / / / / / / /
TA Scan / / / / / / /
Talk Around / / / / / / /
Reset / / / / / / /
Call 1 / / / / / / /
Call 2 / / / / / / /
Call 3 / / / / / / /
Call 4 / / / / / / /
Call 5 / / / / / / /
Code Up / / / / / / /
Code Down / / / / / / /
Code Set / / / / / / /
Speed Dial / / / / / / /
Call / / / / / / /
Status Set / / / / / / /
Status Up / / / / / / /
Status Down / / / / / / /
Status Check / / / / / / /
Duty / / / / / / /
ID Check / / / / / / /
ARTS Login / / / / / / /
TX Save Disable / / / / / / /
Lock / / / / / / /
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Description of Operating Functions
prIvacY
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
toggle the Privacy feature “On” and “Off”. The Pri-
vacy feature initiates an encryption algorithm that
will protect your communication from unauthorized
eavesdropping.
When the Privacy feature is activated, the “ ” icon
will be indicated on the display.
EncrYptIon
When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, press,
(or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the
Voice Encryption “On” and “Off”.
When the Voice Scrambler is activated, the “ ” icon
will be indicated on the display.
sEt
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to ac-
tivate the “User Set (Menu)” mode. See page 29 for
more information of the “User Set (Menu)” mode.
monItor
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
cancel any signaling features; the LED indicator
will glow with a pre-dened color (Factory default:
green).
monItor -momEntarIlY-
Cancel any signaling features while pressing the as-
signed PF key.
lIgHt
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
toggle the back light of the display and keypad “On”
and “Off”.
loW poWEr
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
set the radio’s transmitter to the “Low Power” mode,
thus extending battery life. Press, (or press and hold),
the key again to return to “Normal” transmit power
when in difcult terrain.
When the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power”
mode, the “L” icon will be indicated on the display.
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sql oFF
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to open
the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio).
sql oFF -momEntarIlY-
Opens the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the
audio) while pressing the assigned PF key.
sql sEt
You can manually adjust the squelch level using this
function:
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. A
tone will sound, and the current squelch level will
appear on the display.
Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons (or [A]/[B]
keys) to select the desired squelch level. Available
selections are “SQLLV OP (Open)”, “SQLLV
TH (Threshold)”, “SQLLV NM (Normal)” and
“SQLLV TI (Tight)”.
Press the [D] key to store the new setting. The
display indicates “- SET -” briey, then reverts to
the normal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing the
[C] key. In this case, the display indicates “-
CANCEL -” briey.
BEEp oFF
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the
display indicates “BEEP OFF” briefly, and disable
the radio beeps and the channel announcement (if ac-
tivated) temporarily. Again press, (or press and hold),
the assigned PF key, the display indicates “BEEP
ON” briey, and enable the radio beeps and the chan-
nel announcement.
aF mInImum volumE
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
reduce the audio output to the (lower) level pro-
grammed by your Vertex Standard dealer.
cH announcEmEnt
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to se-
lect the channel change conrmation between “beep”
(indicates “BEEP” briey) and “announcement” (in-
dicates “ANNOUNCE” briey).
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WHIspEr
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the
display indicates “WHISP ON” briey, and increase
the microphone gain; thus you can speak in a low
voice (whisper) temporarily. Press again, (or press
and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display
indicates “WHISP OFF” briey, and resume normal
microphone gain.
vox
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the
display indicates “VOX O.N” briey, and activates
the VOX function; allowing hands-free, automatic
activation of the transmitter, based on voice input into
the microphone. When the VOX function is activated,
a small dot (“.”) will be indicated at the bottom right
of the display. You may disable the VOX function
temporarily by pressing the PTT switch.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned
PF key, the display indicates “VOX OFF” briefly,
and resume normal operation.
vox antI-trIp
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
toggle the VOX Anti-Trip feature “On” and “Off”.
When the VOX Anti-Trip feature is set to “On”, the
display indicates “ATRP ON” briey, and the trans-
ceiver does not activate the transmitter section from
the receiver audio or own beep sound. Press again,
(or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the
display indicates “ATRP OFF” briey, and the VOX
Anti-Trip feature is disabled.
EmErgEncY
The EVX-534 includes an “Emergency” feature in
either analog or digital modes, which may be useful
for alerting another party monitoring on the same fre-
quency as your transceiver’s channel.
Press the assigned PF key, the “- EMG -” indication
will be indicated on the display, and initiate an emer-
gency call on the pre-defined channel. For further
details contact your Vertex Standard dealer. To revive
the radio from the Emergency mode, just press again
the assigned PF key or turn off the radio.
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lonE WorKEr
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the
display indicates “L-WK ON” briey, and activates
the Lone Worker feature. The Lone Worker feature
is designed to emit an alarm for 30 seconds when the
Lone Worker Timer (programmed by your Vertex
Standard dealer) has expired.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned
PF key, the display indicates “L-WK OFF” briey,
and the Lone Worker feature is disabled. If the user
does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch,
the radio switches to Emergency mode.
group up/doWn
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to se-
lect a different group of channels. A group name will
appear briey on the display.
cH up/doWn
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to se-
lect a different channel. A channel name will appear
briey on the display.
prI-2 sEt
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
toggle the current channel to the priority channel 2
“enable” and “disable”. When PRI-2 channel is re-
called, the “P” icon will be indicated on the display.
prI-2 dIsaBlE
Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key, the
display indicates “PRI2 DI” briey, and disable the
priority channel 2 of the group temporarily.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned
PF key, the display indicates “PRI2 EN” briey, and
enabling the priority channel 2 of the group.
prI-2
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to re-
call the pre-programmed PRI-2 (Priority-2) Channel
by your Vertex Standard dealer directly.
dIrEct cH 1 to dIrEct cH 4
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
recall the pre-programmed channel by your Vertex
Standard dealer directly.
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dIrEct cH EntrY
You can recall the desired channel directly using this
function:
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key.
A tone will sound, and the current group/channel
will appear on the display.
Select the desired digit of the group number and
channel number using the [A]/[B] keys, then
change the number using the SIDE-1/SIDE-2
buttons.
Press the [D] key to store the new setting. The
display indicates “- SET -” briey, then reverts to
the normal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing
the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates
“- CANCEL -” briey.
scan
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple
signals programmed into the transceiver. While scan-
ning, the transceiver will check each channel for the
presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a
signal is present. EVX-534 can scan both digital and
analog frequency programmed channels simultane-
ously.
To activate scanning:
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
activate scanning.
The scanner will search the channels of each
channel, looking for active ones; it will pause
each time it nds a channel on which someone is
speaking.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the as-
signed PF key 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 following channels if you press
the PTT switch during scanning pause:
“Scan Pause” channel (“Talk Back”)
“Last Busy” channel
“Priority-2” channel
“User Programmed” channel (“Select Channel”)
The channel which dened in the CH Selector
knob.
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group scan
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple
channels programmed into the transceiver. While
scanning, the transceiver will check each channel of
the programmed group for the presence of the signal,
and will stop on a channel if a signal is present.
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the
display indicates “GRP SCAN” briey, and activate
the scanning on the selected groups.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned
PF key to disable the group scan mode. Operation
will revert to the programmed revert channel.
dual WatcH
The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN fea-
ture, except that only two channels are monitored:
The current operating channel; and
The Priority-2 channel.
To activate Dual Watch:
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key.
The “
DW
” icon will be indicated on the display.
The scanner will search the two channels; it will
pause each time it nds a channel on which some-
one is speaking.
To stop Dual Watch:
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key.
The “
DW
” icon disappear from the display.
Operation will revert to the “Dual Watch Revert”
channel.
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Fm scan (FolloW-mE scan)
The FM Scan feature checks a user-assigned priority
channel regularly as you scan 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 FM Scan.
To activate FM Scan, first select the channel you
want to designate as the “user-assigned priority chan-
nel” and press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF
key. The display indicates “FM SCAN” briey. Then
rotate the CH Selector knob to recall to the “Scan-
ning Start” channel which has been programmed by
your dealer to activate the scanner. When the scan-
ner 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-assigned priority channel, if any.
scan sEt
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to add/
delete the current channel to/from your scanning list.
To store a particular channel to your scanning list,
press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key; the
display indicates “-SCN SET-” briey and “ ” icon
will appear on the display. If you delete a channel
from your scanning list, press, (or press and hold), the
assigned PF key again; the display indicates “-SCN
SKIP-” briey and the “ ” icon will disappear from
the display.
When the scanner is stopped, you may remove the
channel from the scan list temporarily by pressing, (or
press and holding), the same key.
group scan sEt
You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more
than one Group during the scanning process (normally,
scanning is performed within the current group only).
To include the current Group in the scanning loop,
press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key (the
“” icon will appear on the display). To remove a
current Group from Group Scan, press, (or press and
hold), the assigned PF key again (the “” icon will
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disappear from the display).
ta scan
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
toggle the TA (Talk Around) scan feature “On” and
“Off”.
While TA scan is proceeding, the transceiver will
search both the transmit and receive frequencies (the
“ ” icon will blink on the display). When a signal is
encountered on the receive frequency, the transceiver
will pause until the signal disappears (the “ ” icon
will appear but not blink on the display). When a
signal is encountered on the transmit frequency, the
transceiver will check for activity on the receive fre-
quency every few seconds (interval programmed by
your Vertex Standard dealer).
Note: The TA Scan feature does not activate on the
Simplex Channel.
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talK around (ta)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
activate the Talk Around feature when you are operat-
ing 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 oper-
ating on “simplex” channels, where the receive and
transmit frequencies are already the same.
When the Talk Around feature is activated, the dis-
play indicates “- -TA- -” briey and “ ” icon will 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 other
Pre-Programmed Functions.
Note: The Talk Around feature does not activate on
the Simplex Channel.
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rEsEt
Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to reset
the RFC (Ready for Communication) condition.
call 1 to call 5
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
send a pre-dened 2-tone Sequential Tone Group (on
an analog channel) or a pre-dened Digital Contact
List (on a digital channel).
codE up/doWn
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
select a 2-Tone or 5-Tone encode code from the pre-
programmed encode list.
codE sEt
You can change the desired digit of the 5-Tone en-
code code using this function:
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key.
Select the desired digit using the [A]/[B] keys,
then change the number using the SIDE-1/SIDE-
2 buttons.
Press the [D] key to store the new setting. The
display indicates “- SET -” briey, then reverts to
the normal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing
the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates
“- CANCEL -” briey.
spEEd dIal
Your Vertex Standard dealer may have pre-pro-
grammed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into
your radio.
To dial a number, press, (or press and hold), the as-
signed PF key, then press the [A]/[B] keys to select
the Auto-Dial memory number list provided by your
Vertex Standard dealer or Network Administrator,
then press the PTT switch. The DTMF tones sent dur-
ing the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
call
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
send a 2-tone or 5-tone sequential tone.
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status sEt
You can change the 5-tone status code using this
function:
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
change the 5-tone status code.
Select the desired digit using the [A] key, then
change the number using the [B]/[C] keys.
Press the [D] key to store the new number to the
5-tone status code.
status up/doWn
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
select a 5-tone status code from the pre-dened status
list.
status cHEcK
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
check the 5-tone receive status code. When you press
this key, the display will indicate the “Message” cor-
responding to the receive status condition per the pre-
dened status list.
dutY
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key
to toggle the Duty function of the 2-tone, 5-tone,
MDC1200® or Digital Call decoder “On” and “Off”.
When the Duty function is set to “On”, the display in-
dicates “DUTY ON” briey and the user will always
hear (depending on the sub-audio signaling) all traf-
c on the paging channel. The radio will sound the
paging alert when it receives the programmed 2-tone,
5-tone, MDC1200® or Digital Call code.
When the Duty function is set to “Off”, the display
indicates “DUTY OFF” briefly and the user will
NOT hear normal radio traffic on the paging chan-
nel. The radio will sound the paging alert and unmute
only when it receives the programmed 2-tone, 5-tone,
MDC1200® or Digital Call code.
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Id cHEcK
This function allows logged ID of the DTMF Signal-
ing and 5-tone Signaling to be reviewed and relayed
(5-tone Signaling only) to a specic station:
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to
display the logged ID of the DTMF Signaling and
5-tone Signaling.
Press the [A] key to select the category (“DTMF
Signaling” or “5-tone Signaling”) to be reviewed,
then press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons to select
the ID.
Press the [B] key to toggle the display between
the “ID code display” and “Tag display”.
Press the [C] key to send the Call back, when
recalling the ID of the “5-tone Signaling”, if de-
sired.
You may cancel the Call back sending by press-
ing the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates
“- CANCEL -” briey.
arts logIn
This function enable the displaying the logged ID of
the MDC1200® ARTS™ (or ARTSII™).
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key
to display the number of the logged station of
the MDC1200® ARTS™ (or ARTSII™) for ve
seconds, and then the display indicates the “ID
number” of the logged station.
Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons to indicate the
“ID number” of other stations, if needed.
Press the [C] key to resume normal display.
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tx savE dIsaBlE
The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life
by reducing transmit power when a very strong signal
from an apparently nearby station is being received.
Under some circumstances, though, your hand-held
radio may not be heard well at the other end of the
communication path, and high power may be neces-
sary at all times.
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the
display indicates “TXSAOFF” briey and disable the
Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a loca-
tion where high power is almost always needed.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned
PF key, the display indicates “TX SA ON” briefly
and the Transmit Saver activates to reduce the trans-
mit power when a very strong signal from an appar-
ently nearby station is being received.
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locK
Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to lock
the CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT
switch. The precise lockout configuration is pro-
grammed by your Vertex Standard Dealer.
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locK
In order to prevent accidental channel change or
inadvertent transmission, various aspects of the
CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT
switch may be locked. The precise lockout congura-
tion is programmed by your Dealer.
To locked out the key locking, turn the radio off.
Now, press and hold the PTT and SIDE-2 key while
turning the radio on again.
To cancel locking, repeat this process.
artstm
(auto rangE transpond sYstEm)
This system is designed to inform you when you and
another ARTSTM-equipped station are within commu-
nication range.
During ARTSTM operation, when the radio receives
an incoming ARTSTM signal, a short beep will sound.
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. If you subsequently
move back into communication range, as soon as the
other station transmits, a short beep will sound again.
artsIItm
(auto rangE transpond sYstEm)
The ARTSIITM system is enhanced feature of the
ARTSTM which can be nding out the communication
range of the radio individually by using the MDC-
1200® Encode/Decoder.
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usEr sEt modE
The EVX-534 includes a “User Set” (Menu) Mode which allows the user to dene or congure various settings,
such as Squelch, Display contrast, etc. To activate the “User Set” (Menu) Mode:
Press the assigned PF key assigned to the “SET”
function.
Select the User Set Mode item you wish to
change using the [A]/[B] keys, then use the
SIDE-1/SIDE-2 keys to adjust the setting of the
selected item.
sEt modE ItEm dEscrIptIon avaIlaBlE valuEs
SQL Sets the Squelch level. SQL OP (Open),
SQL TH (Threshold),
SQL NM (Normal),
SQL TI (Tight)
Beep Enables/Disables the Key Beeper. BEEP ON, BEEP OFF
Bell Enables/Disables the Bell function (Alert tone activated by incoming signaling). BELL ON, BELL OFF
Light Enables/Disables the back light of the display and keypad. LIGHT ON, LIGHT OFF
Key Enables/Disables the Key Lock function. KEY FRE (Free), KEY LCK (Lock)
PTT Enables/Disables the PTT Lock function. PTT FRE (Free), PTT LCK (Lock)
DIMMER Sets the LCD Brightness level. DIMM 1, DIMM 2, DIMM 3
Scan Engages/Disengages Scanning. SCAN ON,
SCAN FM (Follow-Me Scan),
SCAN GRP (Group Scan),
SCAN OFF
DW Engages/Disengages Dual Watch. DW ON, DW OFF
AF Sets the minimum Audio Volume level. AF 000 ~ AF 255
CONTRAST Sets the LCD Contrast level. CONTR 00 ~ 15
TX Save Enables/Disables the TX Save function. TXSV ON, TXSV OFF
Press the [D] key to store the new conguration.
You may cancel the selection by pressing the [C]
key.
Press the programmable key assigned to the
“SET” function to exit to normal operation.
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optIonal accEssorIEs
FNB-V133LI-UNI
7.4V, 1380 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
FNB-V134LI-UNI
7.4V, 2300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
CD-58
Desktop Charger
PA-55
AC Adapter
MH-360S
Compact Speaker Microphone
MH-450S
Speaker Microphone
MH-37A4B
Earpiece Microphone
MH-66A4B
Submersible Speaker Microphone
MH-81A4B
Over-the-head VOX Compatible Headset
ATV-16A
VHF Antenna (136-150 MHz)
ATV-16B
VHF Antenna (150-162 MHz)
ATV-16C
VHF Antenna (162-174 MHz)
ATV-16XL
VHF Antenna (Untuned)
ATU-16B
UHF Antenna (400-420 MHz)
ATU-16C
UHF Antenna (420-450 MHz)
ATU-16D
UHF Antenna (450-470 MHz)
ATU-16F
UHF Antenna (470-520 MHz)
ATU-16BS
UHF Stubby Antenna (400-430 MHz)
ATU-16DS
UHF Stubby Antenna (450-490 MHz)
CN-2A
Antenna Adapter
CLIP-20
Belt Clip
CE142
PC Programming Software
FIF-12
USB Programming Interface
CT-106
Connection Cable for FIF-12
CT-27
Radio to Radio Cloning Cable
Availability of accessories may vary; some acces-
sories are supplied standard per local requirements,
others may be unavailable in some regions. Check
with your Vertex Standard Dealer for changes to
this list.
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WarrantY polIcY
Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications prod-
ucts against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from the
date of purchase.
Limited Warranty Details:
North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-term.aspx
Customers outside of North America: contact the authorized dealer in your country.
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Part15.21:ChangesormodicationstothisdevicenotexpresslyapprovedbyVertexStandardcouldvoid
theuser’sauthorizationtooperatethisdevice.
TheAMBE+2TMvoicecodingTechnologyembodiedinthisproductisprotectedbyintellectualproperty
rightsincludingpatentrights,copyrightsandtradesecretsofDigitalVoiceSystems,Inc.Thisvoicecoding
TechnologyislicensedsolelyforusewithinthisCommunicationsEquipment.TheuserofthisTechnology
isexplicitlyprohibitedfromattemptingtodecompile,reverseengineer,ordisassembletheObjectCode,or
inanyotherwayconverttheObjectCodeintoahuman-readableform.
U.S.Pat.Nos. #5,870,405,#5,826,222,#5,754,974,#5,701,390,#5,715,365,#5,649,050,#5,630,011,
#5,581,656,#5,517,511,#5,491,772,#5,247,579,#5,226,084and#5,195,166.
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VertexStandardLMR,Inc.
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maybereproduced
withoutthepermissionof
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