YEONHWA M TECH TPD-8424 UHF Transceiver User Manual
YEONHWA M TECH CO.,LTD UHF Transceiver
User Manual
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User Manual
Version #1 (2015-02-27)
Yeonhwa M Tech Co., Ltd.
36 Jeonpa-Ro, 44Beon-Gil, Manan-Gu, Anyang-City, Gyeongg-Do, Korea Tel: 82-31-444-7270
UHF Transceiver
TPD-8424
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1. TPD-8424 Series Main Features
The TPD-8424 Digital Radio was developed by Yeonhwa M Tech Co., Ltd. to be user-friendly and
compact design, to have various features and to use at the construction / industrial / commercial /
public areas for the safety & convenience of users.
It provides better communication distance, audio quality and volume, duration of use through
digitalization than Analog radio.
The followings are the main features of the TPD-8424 Series Radio.
16 Zones and 32 Channels are selectable. (1zone = Max 32 Channels)
512 CH can be set.
English and Korean setting function.
RF Power setting function.
Short (up to 40 characters) message sending and reception functions.
Encryption mode 16 bit (encryption key Range 0~65535)
Lone Worker mode
Normal scan
5-step VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) can be set
BCL / BCLO function
Time-Out Timer (TOT) function
Emergency / Siren function
Built in Flash Lamp
Etiquette (Vibration) function
Voice recording and playback(Recorder quantity : 63, 1 Recorder : 2minute 30second)
Automatic analog/digital mode detection in receiver mode
5-step S.Q can be set (Analog Analog support).
Remote Radio Stun / Kill / Revive
Speaker volume of 1 Watt
3Lines Mono LCD Display
Aluminum metal Frame Body
Adopt DC+3.7V 2,000mAH high capacity Battery
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2. Specification
2.1 TPD-8424
General
Frequency Range
Frequency Stability
Programmable Channels
Channel Spacing
Digital Vocoder
Dimensions
Weight
Power Source
Current Drain (maximum)
A : 410 ~ 450 MHz, B : 440~470MHz
±1ppm (-30 to +60℃)
16 Zones / 32 Channels
12.5KHz
AMBE++
99mm(H) x 51mm(W) x 21mm(D)
160g
DC +3.7V Li-ion 2,000mAH Battery
Receive mode, rated audio out – 320 (Audio Max)
Transmit mode – 1,800mA
Standby mode – 120mA
Receiver
Sensitivity
Squelch Sensitivity
Selectivity
Spurious and Harmonic Rejection
FM Hum and Noise
Audio Output Power
Audio Distortion
Audio Response
Input Impedance
0.25uV 12 dB SINAD
0.22uV 10dB SINAD
65dB (12.5KHz)
70dB
40dB (12.5KHz)
1 Watt across an 16-ohm load
Less than 3% at rated output
+1, -3 dB from 6dB per octave de-emphasis Characteristic
from 300 ~ 3000Hz
50 ohms
Transmitter
RF Power Output
Spurious and Harmonic
FM Hum and Noise
Audio Distortion
Audio Frequency Response
Output Impedance
3Watt
70dB
40dB (12.5KHz)
3% maximum with 1KHz modulation
+1, -3dB from 6dB per octave pre-emphasis Characteristic
from 300 ~ 3000Hz
50ohms
50 %
Duty Cycle
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3. Checking items in the package
Components could be changed by buyer request.
Radio unit Battery 1 slot charger Antenna
Belt clip Hand strap(option) User manual
Figure 3-1) TPD-8424 series main items
TPD-8424BK : Block Case
TPD-8424BE : Blue Case
TPD-8424OR : Orange Case
TAD-800L : Single Slot Desktop Charger
TAD-800USB : USB Charging Cord Only
TAD-8200 : 2,000mAH Li-ion battery pack
TAD-818X : Ear Speaker
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3.1 Appearance of TPD-8424 Series Radio
Figure 3-2) Appearance of TPD-8424 Series Radio
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Figure 3-3) LCD Indication of TPD-8424 Series Radio
4.1 Basic Button Operations
Button Operation Description
Power ON/OFF
Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds, the device power is turned
ON. When you press the power button for 2 seconds during use, the power is
OFF.
Volume/Menu+/-
Button
+/- Button can adjust the call sound by using, and if you press the [+] button,
the sound will be increases if you press the [-] button, the sound will be
smaller. In the menu, you can move to the menu item.
Up/Down Button
You can change the settings of the Channel that have been set.
You can enter 32 Channel per the call zone (Zone).
In the progress of the menu, you can move the menu item.
Zone Button You can change the order of the call zone that you set.
Menu/OK Button
The button to enter the menu. When you enter the menu, you can make a
choice of each item.
Cancel/Return Button
Using the Button, it will return to the menu on the one stage.
In the menu setting screen, and run the cancellation of the function.
P1, P2, P3 Button
When operating in the Short Key, it is a Programmable Key.
When operating in Long Key (press for longer than 2 seconds);
- P1 is the unlocking button against lock function.
- P2 is Flash On / Off
- P3 is Etiquette On / Off
Contact List Button
The button can be entered directly on the Contact List.
By entering the Contact List you can proceed with individual calls, group
calls, total calls.
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4. Basic operation
Please fully read the instruction manual before use.
This manual provides important information related to radio operation.
4.1 Antenna installation and removal
To install the antenna, insert the antenna into antenna connector and screw the antenna clockwise.
To remove the antenna, screw the antenna counter clockwise.
Figure 4-1) Antenna installation and removal
When installation of the antenna, giving a strong pressure to the Radio or pulling the
antenna with a strong power from the Radio can make damage on the antenna
connector, which may cause the Radio to have a critical problem.
4.2 Battery installation and removal
Removal of the battery is shown in Figure 4-2.
Slide the rear cover in the direction of the top and open the cover. And then remove the battery.
Slide and hold down, the battery is inserted. Insert the back cover to the below hole and press the
cover as shown in Figure 4-3. Then the cover will be equipped.
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Figure 4-2) Battery installation and removal
Figure 4-3) Rear cover mounting
4.3 Belt clip installation and removal
Put the belt clip to belt clip's hole of the radio and tighten the screws as shown in figure 4-4.
Conversely loosen the screws, the belt clip is separated with radio.
Figure 4-4) Belt clip installation and removal
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4.4 External accessory connection
Align the body with accessory hole and push and tighten the screws as shown figure 4-5.
To remove the accessory, loosen the screw and pull out.
Figure 4-5) External accessory connection
4.5 Charging USB
Open the USB cover and connect the micro USB charging adaptor. And the LED will turn on
the red color. When charging is completed, the charging LED will turn green.
Figure 4-6) Charging USB
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5. Radio operation
The definition of the various buttons of the TPD-8424 series is the same as Figure 5-1).
Figure 5-1) TPD-8424 Series button definition
5.1 Power ON/OFF Button
When the power ON / OFF button pressed for more than 3 seconds, start-up sound occurs with
company logo and the radio turns ON. Push again power ON/OFF button while the radio power is
ON, the power is OFF with "Good bye" sound.
5.2 PTT Button
Pressing PTT button, the radio mode is transmission and releasing the button, it is receiving mode.
It is recommended to talk 5~10cm away from the microphone for the best voice communication.
5.3 ZONE Button (Program settings)
When you press the ZONE button, the registered ZONE which registered by program is changed to
a step-by-step and can be select your request channel use by UP / DOWN buttons.
5.4 MENU/ENTER Button
When you press the NENU / ENTER button, currently programmed menu is displayed and you can
select a desired menu using by VOLUME + / LEFT button or VOLUME- / RIGHT button.
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Figure 5-2) TPD-8424 Series Menu
Figure 5-3) TPD-8424 Series Menu Tree
5.5 Volume Button
The size of volume is a total 16 steps.
Push button of “ Volume – ", the sound getting smaller. And push button of “ Volume + “, the sound
getting bigger. When you push Short key, increased or decreased by one step, push and hold Long
key, the sound immediately increase or decrease. In the menu operation mode, you can use Left
Button and Right button.
5.6 CH/Menu UP/Down Button
" CH / MENU UP" and "CH / MENU Down" are to change channels and in the menu entry mode,
it is select the UP / Down of the Menu.
5.7 Contact Button
When you push contact button, to go directly to the phonebook menu.
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5.8 P1, P2, P3 Programmable Button
If you push the P button for more than 2 seconds, the P button has two functions of Short Key and
Long Key. The Short Key is set by PC program and Long Key is defined in the body.
If the key input is not 10 seconds, it will be automatically set Key Lock.
If you want to disable the Key Lock function, it is cancelled by pressing the P1 key for more than 2
seconds (Long Key function) and you can use all of the Key.
If the key input is not 10 seconds again, it will be automatically set Key Lock.
If you want to completely release the Key Lock function, you have to OFF the function at the Key
Lock Menu.
P Key Short Key Long Key
P1 Programmable Key Lock ON/OFF
P2 Programmable Flash Light ON/OFF
P3 Programmable Vibration mode ON/OFF
5.9 EAR/MIC Jack
This jack is used to connect external speaker Mic, and headset, etc.
5.10 Micro USB Jack
Features of the micro-USB jack: 1) charging 2) PC Program Function 3) Radio Firmware UP
function.
5.11 LED indication Status
This LED displays the operating status of the device. The main condition inscription is as follows.
① TX : Red Lamp.
② RX : Green Lamp.
③ Green blinks: when the frequency is the same but the color code does not match.
④ Low Battery: Red Lamp blinks with “beep” sound.
5.12 Charging status LED.
The LED indicates the battery charge.
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6. Charging the Battery
6.1 Safety Notes
1) The radio of TPD-8424 series receives power from high-performance Li-ion battery (TAD-8200).
TAD-8200 Battery is safe of high performance and highly reliable, and could be charged very fast.
The charging of the enclosed Radio on the other maker’s charger will
cause damage on the battery and also, will cause a trouble on the Radio.
2) Please charge the battery before using the radio for best performance and safety.
3) When you charge the battery that is installed in the Radio, please turn off the radio first to charge
the battery.
The continuous rapid discharge (for example, when making a short circuit
on the ‘+’ terminal of battery by a metal substance) may make a fatal defect
and the battery can be exploded. Also, it can cause a fire.
6.2 Charging time
Low battery voltage maybe cause to reduce communication coverage and also make the
performance worse. Please charge the battery in case of following:
1) When you think that the performance of the radio has degradation.
2) The red lamp on RX/TX LED blinks. (every 0.5 second), during transmission or reception.
3) When the battery icon is blinks
4) While the radio is in use, “beep” sounds.
Figure 6-1) Battery charging
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6.3 How to charge
1) Plug the adapter of the TAD-800L charger in general power AC220V power outlet.
2) When charging the battery that is equipped with radio, please turn off the power of
the Radio and plug the Radio in the charger.
3) Even if charging is completed (green lamp lights), please charge more for about 30
minutes for a full charge.
Status LED indication Status LED indication
Charging Red LED lights Detecting error Red LED is flicker
Complete charging
Green LED lights Keep charging Green LED lights
7. Using the TPD-8424 Series
7.1 Menu description
Press the button on the front to enter the menu mode. In the menu mode, there are eight of
the main menus, and set and used according to the application and the environment, it can be
more convenient to use.
Figure 7-1) TPD-8424 Menu
☞ Note) If the menu is not operated for at least 25 seconds after launch, the menu mode is
automatically end and it is switch to receive mode.
7.1.1 Contact List
Set a contact list (set to CPS program) and will be pressing the PTT button to call. If you want to
call with another registered contact, after you select a contact from the contact list and press the
PTT button, it will be the call. The list of contacts in the menus can be registered / deleted using
the CPS (Customer Programing Software) program.
When you enter in the contact menu, the individual, group and All Call contact list is displayed.
ICON
- : Individual Contact List (individual Call , Sending individual message)
- : Group Contact List (Group Call , Sending group message)
- : All Contact List ( All call, Sending Message to terminal which has same channel
and same color)
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7.1.2 Message
When a new message arrives, the contents will be display on LCD in receive mode.
And if you are in other mode, it will be seen in the ICON form when a new message arrives.
Message menu has a simple message, inbox, outbox, three kinds of menu.
1) Simple Message
Using the CPS program can create a total of 10 messages and
One message can be edit up to 40 characters.
If you select a simple message menu you can view the registered message.
Select the message you want to send, and press the button, you can see the contents
of the message. When you press the button again, the message will be sent to the
registered terminal.
2) Inbox
It is possible to store up to 10 incoming messages.
When you choose contents stored in the list, you can see the received messages.
When the received message is more than 10, the earliest incoming message is cleared first
and it is registered.
If you want to delete incoming messages, it can be deleted by selecting delete all menu.
3) Outbox
It is possible to store up to 10 outgoing messages.
When you choose contents stored in the list, you can see the outgoing messages.
When the outgoing message is more than 10, the earliest outgoing message is cleared first
and it is registered.
If you want to delete outgoing messages, it can be deleted by selecting delete all menu
7.1.3 Call Log
This is the menu to save only individual call log.
Group and All call logs do not save. The message content is managed in the in/outbox messages.
1) Inbox
It is possible to store up to 10 inbox record and it can see the opponent ID.
When the inbox is more than 10, the earliest inbox record is cleared first and it is registered.
If you want to delete inbox record it can be deleted by selecting delete all menu.
2) Outbox
It is possible to store up to 10 outbox record and it can see the opponent ID.
When outbox is more than 10, the earliest outbox record is cleared first and it is registered.
If you want to delete outbox record it can be deleted by selecting delete all menu.
7.1.4 Call Recording
This function is used to save the outgoing and incoming calls content. If the recorded content is
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not required, it can be completely deleted.
Calls list can store up to 63 and one call list will be limited to 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
If you want to use the call recording function, you can select in the settings.
. In the encrypt feature, only the contents that have been encrypted calls can
hear the normal recording contents but content that has not been encrypted
calls will not be able to hear.
7.1.5 Scan
When turning ON the scan operation, to start the scan in the order of the channel that has been
set in the scan list. If there is a channel used during the scan, you will receive the contents stops
at that channel.
If you want to call, you can use the settings to suit your needs by the CPS program.
1) Scan ON/OFF
Select the scan settings or scan release at the scan of menu and go to receive mode..
2) Scan list
Scan list can be set using the CPS program.
7.1.6 ZONE
ZONE can create up to 16 and it can be registered to 32 channels per ZONE.
How to specify the ZONE is to use the CPS program.
7.1.7 Setting
This is the menu to set various functions of the radio.
The settings are transmission power, voice encryption, VOX, Lone walker, BCL / BLCO, Keypad
lock, Sounds, Backlight, Contrast, LED settings, and Language.
1. Transmission power
Set the high and low of the transmission power.
2. Voice Encryption
This is a feature to encrypt the incoming and outgoing voice. Voice Encryption function can
be set for each channel from all of the digital channels.
The setting of voice encryption code is using the CPS program, the total number of
encryption can be set from 0 to 65535.
3. VOX
VOX function is transmitted by detecting a voice level without using the PTT button
VOX sensitivity level is 1 - 5 steps, you can set using the CPS program.
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4. Lone walker
It is function to inform others about your safety within the time set in the menu.
Setting time supports up to 1-100 minutes..
5. BCL/BCLO
If the another user on the currently used channel, it is the ability to limit the transmission so
as not to interfere..
BCL: If the current channel is busy, the transmission prohibition
BCLO: The ability to send regardless of the user of the current channel
6. Button Lock
With the exception of the minimum of buttons necessary for the user to prevent unwanted
terminal operation, it is the ability to limit the operation.
When the button lock is on, all buttons are locked except the PTT button, the emergency
button and power ON / OFF button.
When press the key (button lock temporary release key) for 2 seconds, you can use a
button. After 25 seconds from you pressing the last button, to return to the button again
locked.
7. Sound
This is a sound setting function. The main menu is available only ON / OFF.
The detailed sound can be set using the CPS program.
8. LCD BACKLIGHT
This feature is LCD backlight ON / OFF.
9. LCD Contrast
The function is to adjust the brightness. The brightness can be set from 1 to 7 step.
10. LED Status display setting.
The feature is to set the LED status display. It can be set detailed using the CPS program.
11. Language
The feature is to select the language for the menus.
7.1.8 Radio Information
A menu that shows the information in this device..
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8. Precautions
8.1 Matters affecting the performance of the equipment.
Don’t remove the antenna from the Radio or don’t transform the antenna or
don’t make any change on the antenna. The strong electronic wave to be
emitted from the Radio can have an effect on the performance of the Radio and
can cause the Radio to have a defect.
Don’t disassemble or reorganize the Radio. The disassembly or reorganization
will be causes of defect or malfunction and it will be impossible to make repair
afterward. Also, a punishment can be made by law.
Don’t use the other frequency except for the permitted frequency in order not to
be punished by law.
• Don’t give an excessive shock to the Radio.
• Don’t place the Radio where the direct sunlight and/or the high temperature
occurs.
• If the Radio is placed for a long time in car in summer, the hot temperature in
the car may cause an explosion of battery.
• Don’t make a damage to the battery by a sharp substance and/or an
excessive shock.
9.2 Influences to the operations of Radio or other Equipments.
The Radio emits a strong electronic wave, which may have an effect on the operation of other
equipments and also, can be influenced by the other devices.
Please turn off the Radio before boarding on airplane.
When you want to use the Radio in the airplane, please follow the rules in the
airplane or the instructions by crew.
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In case of the area that medical equipments are being used, please use the
Radio after discussion with the equipment maker or the related doctor.
Please don’t use the Radio at the place where computer or the other
electric/electronic devices are being used, because the strong electronic wave
from the Radio can have an effect on the equipments.
10. Safety Notes
Please make sure to read the followings for safe and effective use of the Radio.
• Please keep the Radio away at least 1inch from the body.
•If the outside surface of antenna gets stripped out, it can make a burn on the
skin.
•If you contact a conductive metal to battery terminal, a heat can be made and
it may cause fire, explosion and burn. Especially, please be careful when
putting the battery in a pocket or a bag.
• When using an earphone, please don’t listen to the sound at a high level. The
high sound may have a bad effect on your ear.
•After setting the volume of the Radio at a low level, please adjust the volume
step by step to the level you want. A sudden high sound may give a bad
damage to the ear or the heart.
• Please don’t remove or replace or charge or discharge the battery at a
dangerous area, since it may cause an explosion or a fire by an electrical
spark.
•At the area where an electromagnetic force can be made, please make sure
to turn off the power of the Radio.
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10.1Inportant Safety Information
•Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure
and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way
Radios which contains important operating
instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness
and control for Compliance with applicable standards
and Regulations.
For a list of YEONHWA M TECH-approved antennas, batteries, visit the
following website:
http://www.xradio.co.kr/
Any modification to this device, not expressly
authorized by YEONHWA M TECH, may void the user’s authority
to operate this device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio
transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a
type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the
transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential
radio interference to other users, the antenna type
and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than
that necessary for successful communication.
This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry
Canada to operate with YEONHWA M TECH-approved antenna
with the maximum permissible gain and required
antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.
Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain
greater than the maximum gain indicated for that
type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
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Warranty Card
Thank you for purchasing TPD-8424 Series.
1. This product has passed strict quality control and testing process.
2. Warranty is one year from the day the factory.
• Failure of the product under normal operating conditions, during the warranty period
may be repaired by Yeonhwa M Tech Co., Ltd. or our authorized service organization
free of charge.
3. For the following cases, some service fees will be charged.
• It occurs after the warranty period has passed, performance failure, malfunction or
damage.
• When the product is damaged due to user’s mishandling, abuse or
improper operation.
• When the product is damaged due to user’s modification, attempted repair
or otherwise access to sealed/non-user serviceable items.
• When the product is damaged due to fires, pollution, earthquakes and any other natual
or unnatural conditions, accidents, etc.
4. Product check list
Model No. TPD-8424
Serial No.
Purchase date
Purchaser
Name
Address
※ When you purchasing, please fill out this check list.
YEONHWA M Tech Co., ltd.
430-857 36, Jeonpa - ro, 44 Beon Gil, Manan-gu, Anayang - city, Gyeonggi-do, Korea.
( Yeonhwa M Tech Bldg)
Tel : 031)444-7270, 070-4827-3200
FAX : 031)444-7271