Yaesu Musen VX-2500U UHF Transceiver User Manual Manual

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VX-2500 Operating Manual 1 of 152001. 10. 25 Ver 1.0VX VX VX VX –––– 2500 2500 2500 2500OperatingOperatingOperatingOperating Manual Manual Manual Manual
VX-2500 Operating Manual 2 of 152001. 10. 25 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-2500 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-2500U (D)1.89 Feet(0.576 m)
VX-2500 Operating Manual 3 of 152001. 10. 25 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-2500 Operating Manual 4 of 152001. 10. 25 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 Indicator[Conventional][Conventional][Conventional][Conventional]This 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 Progress[LTR Trunking][LTR Trunking][LTR Trunking][LTR Trunking]This lamp glows red when the radio is transmitting and glows green when the Systemis busy (Indicating all channels of the System are busy.)Steady Green : System BusySteady 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 System and Groupnames, status and identity information, and error messages. Additional indicators onthe 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 Group (and displayed group number orname). 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 System (and displayed group number orname). Holding this button for more than 1/2 second causes the function to repeat.⑧⑧⑧⑧P1 to P4 [ProgrP1 to P4 [ProgrP1 to P4 [ProgrP1 to P4 [Programmable Function Button ]ammable Function Button ]ammable Function Button ]ammable Function Button ]This button can be set up for special applications, such as High/Low power selection,
VX-2500 Operating Manual 5 of 152001. 10. 25 Ver 1.0Monitor, 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 ConnectorExternal 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-2500 Operating Manual 6 of 152001. 10. 25 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 Group on “ Scan” ListStatus of current System /Group , such as Home , Priority .8 Character Alpha-numeric Display of memorized System /Group TaggingTXTXTXTX BUSYBUSYBUSYBUSY TATATATALowLowLowLow PRGPRGPRGPRGTXTXTXTXBUSYBUSYBUSYBUSYTATATATALowLowLowLowPRGPRGPRGPRG
VX-2500 Operating Manual 7 of 152001. 10. 25 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 forTrunking or Conventional 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 Group. A Group name will appear on the display.If you want to select the operating Group from a different System, press the ▽▽▽▽・△ ・△ ・△ ・△ ButtonButtonButtonButton toselect the System you want before selecting the operating Group.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.[Conventional[Conventional[Conventional[Conventional System System System System]]]]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.[Trunking[Trunking[Trunking[Trunking System System System System]]]]If no signal is present, press the MON button, the bass sound will be heard. And you may usethis to set the VOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR Knob for the desired audio level.TransmittingTransmittingTransmittingTransmitting[[[[Conventional SystemConventional SystemConventional SystemConventional System]]]]1. In conventional mode, IT IS A FCC REQUIRMENT TO MONITOR A CHANNEL BEFORETRANSMITTING. Press the button programmed for monitoring. Listen for channelactivity.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 radio isnow transmitting and a voice message can be delivered. For best transmission, speak intothe microphone from a distance of 1- 1/2 to 2 inches. Release the PTT key after eachtransmission.4. If Busy Channel Lockout has been programmed for a channel, the radio will not transmit
VX-2500 Operating Manual 8 of 152001. 10. 25 Ver 1.0when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will give a Continuos low-pitched tone whilethe PTT key is pressed. Release the PTT key and wait for channel activity to stop.5. If CTCSS or Digital-Coded Squelch (DCS) Lockout has been programmed for a channel, theradio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or when the carrier beingreceived includes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code.[[[[Trunking SystemTrunking SystemTrunking SystemTrunking System]]]]1. Press the PTT key. When a channel is available, the TX LED will glow red steadily. Theradio is now transmitting and a voice message can be delivered.2. If all channels are busy, a continuous tone will be heard and BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY will appear on theLCD when the PTT key is pressed. Release the PTT key. When a channel becomesavailable, BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY will disappear from the LCD, and a beep will be heard from the radio.Immediately press the PTT key to hold the channel. If the TX LED glows red, deliver thevoice message. If BUSYBUSYBUSYBUSY is displayed, repeat this step until a channel becomes available.3. If the radio is out of range during the transmitting attempt, slow beeps will be heardfollowed by a continuous tone. The in-range symbol will not be displayed on the LCD.Automatic 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-2500 Operating Manual 9 of 152001. 10. 25 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-2500 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)FunctionNoneSystem UpSystem DownGroup UpGroup 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-2500 Operating Manual 10 of 152001. 10. 25 Ver 1.0Advanced OperationAdvanced OperationAdvanced OperationAdvanced OperationDescription of Operating FunctionsDescription of Operating FunctionsDescription of Operating FunctionsDescription of Operating FunctionsGroup ScanGroup ScanGroup ScanGroup ScanThe Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple Groups (channels) programmed into thetransceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each Group (channel) for the presenceof a signal on Conventional System or ID on the Trunking System, and will stop on aGroup(channel) if a signal or correct ID 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 Groups (channels) of the each System, looking for active ones;it will pause each time it finds a Group (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 groupRevert groupRevert groupRevert group.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 Group (“Talk Back”)• “Last Busy” Group• “Priority” Group• “Home” Group• “Scan Start” GroupDual WatchDual WatchDual WatchDual Watch [only available on Conventional System]The Dual Watch feature is similar to the ScanScanScanScan feature, except that only two channels aremonitored: The current operating channel; and The “Priority” Group(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 Group which is programmed.
VX-2500 Operating Manual 11 of 152001. 10. 25 Ver 1.0Low 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”operation 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 systems (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.System System System System SelectionSelectionSelectionSelectionThe VX-VX-VX-VX-2500250025002500 is capable of separating its 250 memory Groups into any of 32 Systems. Thereis no limit as to the number of Groups which may be assigned to each System. The Dealer willhave made the System assignment at the time of Group programming.To change System, press the assigned PF button of the SYSTEM UP/DOWN (Normally ▽▽▽▽・△・△・△・△button)button)button)button) to change the System. Once the desired System is reached, press the assigned PFbutton of the GROUP UP/DOWN (Normally▲▲▲▲・▼ ・▼ ・▼ ・▼ Button)Button)Button)Button) to select the desired Group withinthe selected System.You may wish to have the Scanner (described previously) pass through more than one Groupduring the scanning process (normally, scanning is performed within the current group only).To include the current Group in the scanning loop, press and hold in the assigned PF button forone second.Multi-System Scanning is only possible if you are using the “User Scan” list.The VX-VX-VX-VX-2525252500000000 has two scanning “lists:” the “Dealer Scan” list and the “User Scan” list. The“Dealer Scan” list is a fixed group of stations which will be included when scanning is activated.The “User Scan” list is a different list, initially arranged by the Dealer, which may be modifiedby the User (if, for example, you want to delete one or more of these channels from the
VX-2500 Operating Manual 12 of 152001. 10. 25 Ver 1.0scanning list).To edit the User Scan list, press and hold the button (assigned to the Group Up/Down function)to delete the current Memory Group from the Scanning. Alternatively, press and hold theassigned of the ScanScanScanScan A/D A/D A/D A/D for one second to delete the Current Memory channel from theScanning.When you delete a Group or channel, “PRGPRGPRGPRG” icon on the LCD will disappear on the LCD for onesecond after pressing the assigned button. To restore a particular channel to your scanning list,press and hold in the button again for one second; “PRGPRGPRGPRG” icon will appear on the LCD for onesecond after pressing the button.Call/Reset [only available on Conventional system]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.EmergencyEmergencyEmergencyEmergency[only available on Conventional system]The VX-VX-VX-VX-2525252500000000 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 System)Transpond System)Transpond System)Transpond System)This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-equipped station arewithin communication 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.
VX-2500 Operating Manual 13 of 152001. 10. 25 Ver 1.0DTMF Paging SystemDTMF Paging SystemDTMF Paging SystemDTMF Paging System [only available on conventional system]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, 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-2500 Operating Manual 14 of 152001. 10. 25 Ver 1.0Understanding Radio WavesUnderstanding Radio WavesUnderstanding Radio WavesUnderstanding Radio WavesRadio waves travel from one point to another by several different means. The general term forthese methods of wave travel is “propagation.” You may know that “shortwave” signals can bepropagated over distances of several thousand miles by reflection off of the upper regions of theatmosphere.Your hand-held transceiver, on the other hand, operates on the so-called UHF (Ultra-HighFrequency) band. On this band, radio waves usually do not reflect off of the atmosphere.Instead, the radio waves behave almost as light: they travel in a straight line, and when theymeet a building or obstruction, they go no further in that direction.Therefore, it is important that you be as high and free from obstructions as possible to coverthe greatest distance when using your radio. If you operate from inside a car or building, anymetal around you can absorb much of the signal, both transmitted and received. Coverage maytherefore be very poor under those conditions. However, if you must operate from indoors,moving next to a window will improve communications.In view of the factors just discussed, you can easily see the potential benefit of holding theradio up high near your mouth while transmitting. In this way the antenna is high and clear,and coverage is best.On final note regarding propagation is useful in improving coverage. Because radio waves atUHF are similar to light waves, they do reflect, to varying degrees, off of hills, buildings, andthe like. In a crowded urban area, with many close buildings close together, many reflectionsmay occur, and interfere with one another, causing variations in signal strength at differentlocations.Therefore, if a signal is weak and you walk a few feet in any direction, reception may suddenlybecome clear, because a particular reflection path may become dominant. Reflections arefrequently useful, as they can allow for communications between two stations over a highlyobstructed path.
VX-2500 Operating Manual 15 of 152001. 10. 25 Ver 1.0Accessories & OptionsAccessories & OptionsAccessories & OptionsAccessories & OptionsFVP-25FVP-25FVP-25FVP-25 Encryption/DTMF Pager 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.

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