Yaesu Musen VX-3200U UHF Mobile Transceiver User Manual Operating Manual
Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. UHF Mobile Transceiver Operating Manual
Operating Manual
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VX
VX VX
VX –
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– 3200
3200 3200
3200
Operating
OperatingOperating
Operating Manual
Manual Manual
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Congratulations!
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 in
constant 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 will
allow 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, because
communications 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 referred
to an autho-rized
VERTEX STANDARD Service Representative. Consult your Authorized VERTEX STANDARD
Dealer for installation of optional accessories.
Safety / Warning Information
Safety / Warning InformationSafety / Warning Information
Safety / Warning Information
WARNING - DO NOT operate the VX-3200U radio when someone (bystanders) outside the
vehicle is within following range.
Safety Training information:
Antennas used for this transmitter must not exceed an antenna gain of 0 dBd. The radio
must be used in vehicle-mount configurations with a maximum operating duty factor not
exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations.
This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio
operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions of its passengers and
bystanders 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 away
from 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 Distance
Radiated frequency and DistanceRadiated frequency and Distance
Radiated frequency and Distance
VX-3200U (D)
VX-3200U (D)VX-3200U (D)
VX-3200U (D)
2.53 Feet (0.78m)
2.53 Feet (0.78m)2.53 Feet (0.78m)
2.53 Feet (0.78m)
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VX-3200 Operating Manual
The VX-3200 Series are full-featured FM transceivers designed for flexible mobile and base
station business communications in and UHF (45/10 Watts: programmable) Land Mobile
Bands. This model is designed for reliable business communications in a wide variety of
applications, with a wide range of operating capability provided by its leading-edge design.
The 250-channels memories can each be programmed with a 8-character channel name.
The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided on the VX-3200
transceiver. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with your Network
Administrator regarding precise details of the configuration of this equipment for use in your
application.
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Control
ControlControl
Controls
ss
s & Connectors
& Connectors & Connectors
& Connectors
① 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 ⑧
⑧⑧
⑧
⑨
⑨⑨
⑨⑩
⑩⑩
⑩⑪
⑪⑪
⑪⑫
⑫⑫
⑫
Vertex Standard
V
ertex StandardVertex Standard
V
ertex Standard
A
A
A
A
P 1
P 1P 1
P 1 P 2
P 2P 2
P 2 P 3
P 3P 3
P 3 P 4
P 4P 4
P 4
FRONT
FRONTFRONT
FRONT
REAR
REARREAR
REAR
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Important!
Important!Important!
Important! – All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function Button (PF
Programmable Function Button (PFProgrammable Function Button (PF
Programmable Function Button (PF
button)
button) button)
button) determined by your network requirements and programmed by your VERTEX
STANDARD dealer. Following instruction is along with nominal button programming.
①
①①
①VOL. / PWR Knob
VOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR Knob
VOL. / PWR Knob
Rotate the knob to turn the transceiver ON and OFF and set the volume of the
receiver.
②
②②
②Busy /
Busy / Busy /
Busy / TX
TXTX
TX Indicator
Indicator Indicator
Indicator
This lamp glows red when the radio is transmitting and glows green when the
channel is busy.
Steady Green : Busy Channel
Blinking Green : Tone Squelch in defeated condition
Steady Red : Transmission in Progress
③
③③
③LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
The display include an 8-character alpha-numeric section showing Group and
Channel names, status and identity information, and error messages. Additional
indicators on the display show priority channel assignments and scan include /
exclude selection.
④
④④
④▲
▲▲
▲・▼
・▼ ・▼
・▼ Button [Programmable Function Button ]
Button [Programmable Function Button ]Button [Programmable Function Button ]
Button [Programmable Function Button ]
Pressing these buttons changes the current Channel (and displayed Channel number
or name). Holding this button for more than 1/2 second causes the function to repeat.
⑤
⑤⑤
⑤Microphone Jack
Microphone JackMicrophone Jack
Microphone Jack
Connect the microphone plug to this jack.
⑥
⑥⑥
⑥A 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 and
programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
⑦
⑦⑦
⑦▽
▽▽
▽・△
・△ ・△
・△ Button [Programmable Function Button ]
Button [Programmable Function Button ]Button [Programmable Function Button ]
Button [Programmable Function Button ]
Pressing these buttons changes the current Group (and displayed Channel number or
name). Holding this button for more than 1/2 second causes the function to repeat.
⑧
⑧⑧
⑧P1 to P4 [Programmable Function Button ]
P1 to P4 [Programmable Function Button ]P1 to P4 [Programmable Function Button ]
P1 to P4 [Programmable Function Button ]
This button can be set up for special applications, such as High/Low power selection,
Monitor, Talk-around, etc, as determined by your network requirements and
programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
⑨
⑨⑨
⑨Antenna Socket
Antenna SocketAntenna Socket
Antenna Socket
The 50-ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here, using a type-M
(PL-259) plug.
⑩
⑩⑩
⑩D-Sub 9Pin Accessory Connector
D-Sub 9Pin Accessory ConnectorD-Sub 9Pin Accessory Connector
D-Sub 9Pin Accessory Connector
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External TX audio line input, PTT (Push To Talk), Squelch, and external RX audio
line output signal may be obtained from this connector for use with accessories such
as data transmission/reception modems, etc.
⑪
⑪⑪
⑪13.8V DC Cable Pigtail with Connector
13.8V DC Cable Pigtail with Connector13.8V DC Cable Pigtail with Connector
13.8V DC Cable Pigtail with Connector
The supplied DC power cable must be connected to this 2-pin connector. Use only the
supplied fused cable, extended if necessary, for power connection.
⑫
⑫⑫
⑫External Speaker Jack
External Speaker JackExternal Speaker Jack
External Speaker Jack
An 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.
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LCD Icons & Indicators
LCD Icons & IndicatorsLCD Icons & Indicators
LCD Icons & Indicators
Transmission in Progress as same as Red lamp.
Busy condition as same as Green lamp.
Talk-Around Mode
Low Transmit Power Mode On
Current Channel on “ Scan” List
Status of current Group /Channel , such as Home , Priority .
8 Character Alpha-numeric Display of memorized Group /Channel Tagging
TX
TXTX
TX BUSY
BUSYBUSY
BUSY TA
TATA
TA
Low
LowLow
Low PRG
PRGPRG
PRG
TX
TXTX
TX
BUSY
BUSYBUSY
BUSY
TA
TATA
TA
Low
LowLow
Low
PRG
PRGPRG
PRG
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Basic Operation of the Transceiver
Basic Operation of the TransceiverBasic Operation of the Transceiver
Basic Operation of the Transceiver
Important!
Important!Important!
Important! - Before turning on the radio the first time, confirm that the power connections
have 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 for
Conventional format.
Switching Power ON/OFF
Switching Power ON/OFFSwitching Power ON/OFF
Switching Power ON/OFF
Rotate the VOL. / PWR Knob
VOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR Knob
VOL. / PWR Knob turn on the radio. The display will become illuminated. Press the
▲
▲▲
▲・▼
・▼ ・▼
・▼ Button
ButtonButton
Button to choose the desired operating Channel. A Channel name will appear on the
display. If you want to select the operating Channel from a different Group, press the ▽
▽▽
▽・△
・△・△
・△
Button
ButtonButton
Button to select the Group you want before selecting the operating Channel.
Setting the Volume
Setting the VolumeSetting the Volume
Setting the Volume
Turn the VOL. / PWR Knob
VOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR Knob
VOL. / PWR Knob clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease
it.
If no signal is present, press and hold in the MON button more than 1/2 seconds; background
noise will now be heard, and you may use this to set the VOL. / PWR Knob
VOL. / PWR KnobVOL. / PWR Knob
VOL. / PWR Knob for the desired
audio level. Press the MON button again to quiet the noise and resume normal (quiet)
monitoring.
Transmitting
TransmittingTransmitting
Transmitting
1. IT IS A FCC REQUIRMENT TO MONITOR A CHANNEL BEFORE TRANSMITTING.
Press the button programmed for monitoring. Listen for channel activity.
2. When receiving a call, Transmit only after the incoming call ends. The radio cannot
receive a call and transmit simultaneously.
3. Press the PTT key. When a channel is available, the TXLED will glow red. The radio
is now transmitting and a voice message can be delivered. For best transmission, speak
into the microphone from a distance of 1- 1/2 to 2 inches. Release the PTT key after
each transmission.
4. If Busy Channel Lockout has been programmed for a channel, the radio will not
transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will give a Continuos low-pitched
tone while the 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,
the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or when the carrier
being received includes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code.
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Automatic
Automatic Automatic
Automatic Time-Out Timer
Time-Out TimerTime-Out Timer
Time-Out Timer
If the selected channel has been programmed for automatic time-out, you must limit the length
of 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 and
transmission will cease soon thereafter. To resume transmitting, you must release the PTT and
wait for the “penalty timer” to expire (if you press the PTT before this timer expires, the timer
restarts, and you will have to wait another “penalty” period)
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Advanced Operation
Advanced OperationAdvanced Operation
Advanced Operation
Programmable Function Button (PF button)
Programmable Function Button (PF button)Programmable Function Button (PF button)
Programmable Function Button (PF button)
The VX-3200 includes the nine Programmable Function Buttons (PF button). The PF button
functions can be customized, via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer, to meet
your communications/network requirements. Some features may require the purchase and
installation of optional internal accessories. The possible PF button programming features are
illustrated at the below.
For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. For future reference, check the
box next to each function that has been assigned to the PF button on your particular radio, and
keep it handy.
Programmable Function Button
Programmable Function ButtonProgrammable Function Button
Programmable Function Buttons
ss
s (PF button)
(PF button) (PF button)
(PF button)
Function
None
Group Up
Group Down
Channel Up
Channel Down
Monitor
Scan
Scan A/D
Dual Watch
Home
Home Set
Phone
Tx Low Power
Talk-around
Call/Reset
Emergency
Lighting
LCD Invert
Display Alt.
KeyLock
Short cut #1
Short cut #2
Short cut #3
Short cut #4
AP 1 P 2 P 3 P 4
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Advanced Operation
Advanced OperationAdvanced Operation
Advanced Operation
Description of Operating Functions
Description of Operating FunctionsDescription of Operating Functions
Description of Operating Functions
Channel Scan
Channel ScanChannel Scan
Channel Scan
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple Channels programmed into the transceiver.
While scanning, the transceiver will check each Channel for the presence of a signal on a
Group, and will stop on a Channel if a signal is present.
To activate scanning:
To activate scanning:To activate scanning:
To activate scanning:
! Press the assigned PF button of the Scan
ScanScan
Scan momentarily to activate scanning.
! The scanner will search the Channels of the each Group, looking for active ones; it will
pause each time it finds a Channel on which someone is speaking.
To stop scanning:
To stop scanning:To stop scanning:
To stop scanning:
! Press the assigned PF button of the Scan
ScanScan
Scan.
! Operation will revert to the programmed Revert Channel
Revert ChannelRevert Channel
Revert Channel.
Note
: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the following channels if
you press the PTT
PTTPTT
PTT switch during scanning pause:
• Current Channel (“Talk Back”)
• “Last Busy” Channel
• “Priority” Channel
• “Home” Channel
• “Scan Start” Channel
Dual Watch
Dual WatchDual Watch
Dual Watch
The Dual Watch feature is similar to the Scan
ScanScan
Scan feature, except that only two channels are
monitored:
" The current operating channel; and
" The “Priority” Channel.
To activate Dual Watch
To activate Dual WatchTo activate Dual Watch
To activate Dual Watch:
! Press the assigned PF
PFPF
PF button of the Dual Watch
Dual WatchDual Watch
Dual Watch.
! The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each time it finds a channel on
which someone is speaking.
To stop Dual Watch
To stop Dual WatchTo stop Dual Watch
To stop Dual Watch:
! Press the assigned PF
PFPF
PF button of the Dual Watch
Dual WatchDual Watch
Dual Watch.
! Operation will revert to the revert Channel which is programmed.
Low Power
Press the assigned PF
PFPF
PF button of the Low Power
Low Power Low Power
Low Power to set the radio’s transmitter to the “Low
Power” mode. Press this button again to the other Position to return to “High Power”
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operation when in difficult terrain.
Talk Around
Press the assigned PF
PFPF
PF button of the Talk Around
Talk Around Talk Around
Talk Around to the assigned position to activate the Talk
Around feature when you are operating on duplex channel Groups (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 operating on “Simplex” channels, where the receive and transmit
frequencies 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 be
used for one of the other Pre-Programmed Functions.
Lock
Press and hold the assigned PF
PFPF
PF button of the Key lock
Key lock Key lock
Key lock for 2sec. to lock the Front Panel buttons;
this can be enabled to prevent radio settings from being disturbed.
Group
Group Group
Group Selection
SelectionSelection
Selection
The VX-
VX-VX-
VX-3200
32003200
3200 is capable of separating its 250 memory Channels into any of 32 Groups. There
is no limit as to the number of Channels which may be assigned to each Group. The Dealer will
have made the Group assignment at the time of Channel programming.
To change Group, press the assigned PF button of the GROUP UP/DOWN (Normally ▽
▽▽
▽・△
・△・△
・△
button)
button)button)
button) to change the Group. Once the desired Group is reached, press the assigned PF
button of the CHANNEL UP/DOWN (Normally▲
▲▲
▲・▼
・▼ ・▼
・▼ Button)
Button)Button)
Button) to select the desired Channel
within the selected Group.
You may wish to have the Scanner (described previously) pass through more than one Channel
during the scanning process (normally, scanning is performed within the current Channel
only). To include the current Channel in the scanning loop, press and hold in the assigned PF
button for one second.
Multi-Group Scanning is only possible if you are using the “User Scan” list.
The VX-
VX-VX-
VX-3200
32003200
3200 has two scanning “lists:” the “Dealer Scan” list and the “User Scan” list. The
“Dealer Scan” list is a fixed Channel of stations which will be included when scanning is
activated. The “User Scan” list is a different list, initially arranged by the Dealer, which may
be modified by the User (if, for example, you want to delete one or more of these channels from
the scanning list).
To edit the User Scan list, press and hold the button (assigned to the Channel Up/Down
function) to delete the current Memory Channel from the Scanning. Alternatively, press and
hold the assigned of the Scan
ScanScan
Scan A/D
A/D A/D
A/D for one second to delete the Current Memory channel from
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the Scanning.
When you delete a Channel or channel, “PRG
PRGPRG
PRG” icon on the LCD will disappear on the LCD for
one second after pressing the assigned button. To restore a particular channel to your scanning
list, press and hold in the button again for one second; “PRG
PRGPRG
PRG” icon will appear on the LCD for
one second after pressing the button.
Call/
Call/Call/
Call/Reset
ResetReset
Reset
This feature, if enabled, allows the user to change the 3-digit Page Call code, used to call other
similarly-equipped stations. Press the Dealer-assigned button, followed by the three digits
representing the Page Call code of the station you wish to call. Three tones will be heard after
the 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 Dial
Speed DialSpeed Dial
Speed Dial
Your Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into your
radio.
Emergency
EmergencyEmergency
Emergency
The VX-
VX-VX-
VX-3200
32003200
3200 Radio includes an “Emergency” feature which may be useful if you have someone
monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel. For further details contact
your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
ARTS (Auto Range
ARTS (Auto Range ARTS (Auto Range
ARTS (Auto Range Transpond Group)
Transpond Group)Transpond Group)
Transpond Group)
This Group is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-equipped station are within
communication range.
During ARTS operation, your radio automatically transmits for about 1 second every 25
seconds (the interval is programmed by the Dealer) in an attempt to shake hands with the
other station.
If you move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has been
received, a ringing beeper will sound, and “OUT OF SERVICE” will scroll on the LCD. If you
subsequently move back into range, as soon as the other station transmits, your beeper will
sound, and “IN SERVICE” will scroll on the LCD.
DTMF Paging Group
DTMF Paging GroupDTMF Paging Group
DTMF Paging Group
This Group allows paging and selective calling, using DTMF tone sequences.
When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone sequence which matches yours, your
radio’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.
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Accessories & Options
Accessories & OptionsAccessories & Options
Accessories & Options
FVP-25
FVP-25FVP-25
FVP-25 Encryption/DTMF Pager Unit
F2D-8
F2D-8F2D-8
F2D-8 2-Tone Decode Unit
FP-
FP-FP-
FP-712
712712
712 External 12A Power Supply
MLS-100
MLS-100MLS-100
MLS-100 Mobile Loud speaker (12 W Peak Power)
LF-1
LF-1LF-1
LF-1 Line Filter
MH-700D
MH-700D MH-700D
MH-700D DTMF Back-lit Microphone
MH-25 A8J
MH-25 A8JMH-25 A8J
MH-25 A8J Microphone
Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per local
requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions.
Check with your VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for changes to the this list.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.