Yaesu Musen VX-4000L Low VHF Transceiver User Manual D F TADOC AC005L FCC ICANADA T

Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. Low VHF Transceiver D F TADOC AC005L FCC ICANADA T

Operating Manual

VX-4000OPERATING MANUALMANUAL DE OPERACIÓNVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, JapanVERTEX STANDARDUS Headquarters17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A.International Division8350 N.W. 52nd Terrace, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33166, U.S.A.YAESU EUROPE B.V.P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The NetherlandsYAESU UK LTD.Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall CloseWinchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.YAESU GERMANY GmbHAm Kronberger Hang 2, D-65824 Schwalbach, GermanyVERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong KongPOWER
Congratulations!You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool - a two-wayradio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your radio will keep you in constanttouch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down time.Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented herewill allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio. After reading it, keepthe manual handy for quick reference, in case questions arise later on.We’re glad you joined the team. Call on us any time, because our business iscommunications. Let us help you get your message across.NOTICEThere are no user-serviceable points inside this transceiver. All service jobs mustbe referred to your Authorized Service Center or Network Administrator.Safety / Warning InformationWARNING - DO NOT operate the VX-4000L radio when someone (bystanders)outside the vehicle is within 47 inches (1.2 meter) of the antenna.Safety Training information:Antennas used for this transmitter must not exceed an antenna gain of 0 dBd. Theradio must be used in vehicle-mount configurations with a maximum operatingduty factor not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations.This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where theradio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions of itspassengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separation distance of 47inches (1.2 m).Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF exposurelimits.Antenna Installation:For rear deck trunk installation, the antenna must be located at least 47 inches (1.2m) away from rear seat passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposurerequirements.For roof top installation, the antenna must be placed in the center of the roof.
Page 1VX-4000 Operating ManualVX-4000 Operating ManualThe VX-4000 Series are full-featured FM transceivers designed for flexible mobile andbase station business communications in the VHF Low-Band (60/25 Watts: program-mable), VHF High-Band (50/25 Watts: programmable) and UHF (40/25 Watts: program-mable) Land Mobile Bands. Each model is designed for reliable business communica-tions in a wide variety of applications, with a wide range of operating capability providedby its leading-edge design.The 250-channels memories can each be programmed with a 8-character channel name. A39-tone programmable CTCSS encoder/decoder is built in as standard.Important channel frequency data is stored in EEPROM and flash memory on the CPU,and is easily programmable by dealers using a personal computer and the VERTEX STAN-DARD CT-71 Programming Cable and CE35 Software.Special built-in features include:rThe 250-channels memories can each be programmed with a 8-character channelname.rCTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System);rDCS (Digitally Coded Squelch);rExtensive Selective Calling selections; andrTwo sets of scanning channels, one set preset by the dealer and another which isoperator-selectable.The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided on the VX-4000transceiver. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with your Network Ad-ministrator regarding precise details of the configuration of this equipment for use in yourapplication.POWER
Page 2VX-4000 Operating ManualControls & ConnectorsFront Panel•PWR ButtonPress the button to turn the transceiver ON and OFF.‚TX IndicatorThis lamp glows red when the radio is transmitting.ƒBUSY IndicatorThis lamp glows green when the channel is busy.„Liquid Crystal DisplayThe display include an 8-character alpha-numeric section showing channel and groupnames, status and identity information, and error messages. Additional indicators onthe display show priority channel assignments and scan include / exclude selection.…p/q ButtonPressing 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.†HOME IndicatorThis lamp glows orange when incorrect position at the setting of CE35.‡Programmable Function ButtonThis button can be set up for special applications, such as high/low power selection,monitor, dimmer, talk-around, and call alert function, as determined by your networkrequirements and programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.The default function is set as Dimmer Button.APOWERƒ‚„…‡ˆ‰Š†•
Page 3VX-4000 Operating ManualˆVOLUME KnobThis knob sets the volume of the receiver.‰CHANNEL Selector KnobThis knob select the operating channel.ŠProgrammable Function ButtonThis button can be set up for special applications, such as high/low power selection,monitor, dimmer, talk-around, and call alert function, as determined by your networkrequirements and programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.Side PanelMicrophone Jack (It is on both sides.)Connect the microphone plug to this jack.Microphone Jack
Page 4VX-4000 Operating ManualREAR (Heatsink)À13.8-V DC Cable Pigtail w/ConnectorThe supplied DC power cable must be connected to this 2-pin connector. Use onlythe supplied fused cable, extended if necessary, for power connection.ÁExternal Speaker JackAn external loudspeaker may be connected to this 2-contact, 3.5-mm mini-phonejack.Caution: Do not connect this line to ground, and be certain that the speaker hasadequate capability to handle the audio output from the VX-4000.ÂAntenna Cable with ConnectorThe 50-ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here using a type-M(PL-259) plug.ÃDSUB 25-Pin 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, ets.ƒ‚•„
Page 5VX-4000 Operating ManualBasic Operation of the TransceiverImportant! - Before turning on the radio the first time, confirm that the power connec-tions have been made correctly and that a proper antenna is connected to the antenna jack.Switching Power ON/OFFPush the POWER switch turn on the radio. The display will become illuminated.The radio will start up on the last channel used prior to shut-down during the previ-ous operating session.The display should show either a channel number or scan mode indicator (DSC,USC, GDS, GUS, PDS, PUS, DDW or UDW). If “ERR” is displayed instead, thetransceiver has not yet been programmed with channel frequencies; switch off thepower and contact your network administrator or VERTEX STANDARD dealer. Ifa scan mode indicator is displayed, you can press the SCAN button to display achannel number, and then press either the UP (p) or DOWN (q) button to changechannels.Setting the VolumeTurn the VOL knob clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to de-crease it.TransmittingTo transmit, wait until the “BUSY” indicator is off (the channel is not in use), andpress the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the side of the microphone (the “TX” indi-cator will appear or the “TX” indicator will glow red). While holding in the PTTswitch, speak across the face of the microphone in a clear, normal voice level, andthen release the PTT switch to receive.Automatic Time-Out TimerIf the selected channel has been programmed for automatic time-out, you must limitthe length of each transmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound five secondsbefore time-out. Another beep will sound just before the deadline; the “TX” indica-tor will disappear and transmission will cease soon thereafter. To resume transmit-ting, you must release the PTT and wait for the “penalty timer” to expire (if you pressthe PTT before this timer expires, the timer restarts, and you will have to wait an-other “penalty” period).Selecting Groups and Channelsm Press the UP (p) or DOWN (q) button (repeatedly, if necessary) to select a dif-ferent group of channels.m Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select a different channel within the currentgroup.
Page 6VX-4000 Operating ManualPOWERAdvanced OperationProgrammable Function ButtonThe VX-4000 includes the seven Programmable Function Buttons. The Program-mable Function Button functions can be customized, via programming by your VER-TEX STANDARD dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. Somefeatures may require the purchase and installation of opetional internal accessories. Thepossible Programmable Function Button programming features are illustrated at thebelow, and their functions are explained on page ?.For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. For future reference, checkthe box next to each function that has been assigned to the Programmable FunctionButton on your particular radio, and keep it handy.Functions Programmable Function ButtonNoneCall/ResetTalk-AroundNoise BlankerAlpha NumericDIMEMGHAHomeICMONINBGRP UP/DWNCH UP/DWNPASCANSP*SQLEncryption*** requires YSK-4000** requires Encryption Unit
Page 7VX-4000 Operating ManualScanning ModesThere are eight scanning modes, described in the list below. Each channel can beindependently enabled or disabled for scanning; only channels selected for scanningwithin the enabled group are scanned. Also, as mentioned before, each group canhave up to two priority channels which are scanned more often than the non-prioritychannels.The SCAN modes and their corresponding displays are as follows:Display Scanning FunctionDSC Dealer Scan (only within the current group)USC User Scan: only user-selected channels (only within the current group)GDS Group Dealer Scan: scan all Dealer-selected channels in all groupsGUS Group User Scan: scan all User-selected channels in all groupsPDS Priority Dealer Scan: DSC plus priority channel(s)PUS Priority User Scan: USC plus user priority channel(s)DDW Dealer Dual Watch: Monitor one channel and priority channel(s)UDW User Dual Watch: Monitor User-selected channel and priority channel(s)Scanning OperationWith the microphone in its hanger, press the assigned Programmable FunctionButton of the “SCAN” momentarily to activate scanning. Typically, “DSC” willinitially appear on the display, indicating Dealer Channel Scan as the scanning mode.If you wish to change to one of the modes described in the list above, press theassigned Programmable Function Button of the “SEL” button repeatedly untilthat mode appears on the display.If you pick up the microphone while no signal is being received, operation will shiftto a particular channel. Which channel that will be depends on which of the follow-ing options the dealer has programmed for off-hook channel selection:Scan Start ChannelLifting the microphone causes operation to revert to the group and channel last se-lected before scanning started or resumed.Priority RevertLifting the microphone activates the Priority 1 channel in the current group. If nochannel is assigned level 1 priority, operation will be on the Priority 2 channel. If nopriority channels have been assigned, operation reverts to the Scan Start Channel.Last BusyLifting the microphone causes operation to revert to the group and channel whereactivity was last detected. If no activity was detected since turning on the radio,operation reverts to the Scan Start Channel.
Page 8VX-4000 Operating ManualHow to Select Channels to be ScannedIf your radio has been configured by your Dealer to allow you, the operator, to makechanges to the list of channels to be scanned, you can make these changes by followingthis simple process:ÀPress and hold in the SEL button; while holding this button in, press the POWERbutton to turn the radio on. You may now release the ?? button.ÁPress the ?? button, as necessary, until the Memory Group and Memory Channelnumbers will appear in small characters in the right side of the display area.ÂYou may now push the ?? key momentarily as many times as necessary to choosethe Memory Group within which you wish to make changes to the channel scanlist. Once you have selected the desired Memory Group, you may use the UP (p)or DOWN (q) button to choose a particular channel within the current group.Pressing the ?? button will change the scanning status of the selected channel.If you are adding the channel to those you wish to scan, pressing the ?? buttoncauses a “U” appear on the display, indicating that the channel has been added tothe User Scan List. If you are deleting the channel from the User Scan List (thechannel's data itself will not be deleted; the channel just will not be scanned), the“U” will disappear.ÃRepeat step 3 for each channel you wish to enable or disable for scanning.ÄWhen you are done making changes to the channels you wish to scan, press andhold in the ?? button for more than 1.5 second. Operation will return to its normalstatus, and the display will revert to its previous appearance.
Page 9VX-4000 Operating ManualHow to Change the “User Priority” ChannelsYour Dealer may have configured your radio so as to allow you to make changes to the“User Priority” Channels (the channels you designate to be scanned more frequently thanthe others). The selection process is almost identical to that used for making changes tothe User Scan List.ÀTurn the transceiver OFF by press the POWER button.ÁPress and hold in the ?? button; while holding this button in, press the POWERbutton to turn the radio on. You may now release the ?? button.ÂPress the ?? button, as necessary, until the Memory Group and Memory Channelnumbers will appear in large characters in the right side of the display area (ascompared to small characters in the case of changes to the Scan List).ÃYou may now push the ?? button momentarily as many times as necessary to choosethe Memory Group within which you wish to make changes to the User PriorityChannel(s). Once you have selected the desired Memory Group, you may use theUP (p) or DOWN (q) button to choose a particular channel within the currentgroup.Pressing the ?? button will change/assign the Priority status of the selected chan-nel.If you are assigning the channel to Priority status, pressing the ?? button causes“Pr1” or “Pr2” to flash on the display, indicating that the channel has been as-signed the status of Priority 1 or Priority 2, respectively. Pressing the ?? buttonrepeatedly toggles the Priority Level between “1” and “2.” If you are deleting thechannel from Priority status, the “Prn” indicator will disappear.ÄRepeat step 4 for each channel you wish to assign to or delete from Priority status.ÅWhen you are done making changes to the Priority Channels, press and hold in the?? button for more than 1.5 second. Operation will return to its normal status, andthe display will revert to its previous appearance.
Page 10VX-4000 Operating ManualARTS (Auto Range 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 25(or 55) seconds (the interval is programmed by Dealer) in an attempt to “Shake hands”with the other station.If you move out of range for more than one minutes, your radio senses that no signal hasbeen received, a ringing beeper will sound. If you subsequently move back into range, assoon as the other station transmits, your beeper will sound.The A Button FunctionThe A (Accessory) button can be programmed by the dealer to provide two of the otherfunctions described below.To activate the primary Accessory function, press the A button momentarily. To accessthe secondary Accessory function (which may include the Alarm), press and hold the Abutton for 1.5 seconds or longer.Call/ResetWhen this feature is programmed and a selective call has been received ,momen-tarily press the A button to reset the flashing indicator and mute the receiver, other-wise press the A button to sent your radio’s identification code (ANI) to the dis-patcher.Talk-AroundThe feature causes the A button to select simplex operation on semi-duplex chan-nels: the transmit frequency becomes the same as the receive frequency (regardlessof any programmed offset for the channel).Note: This feature has no effect on simplex channels. After pressing the button,“TA” is displayed on the LCD.Noise BlankerBecause local noise can be particularly troublesome in the VHF Low-Band frequencyspectrum, the Low-Band version of the VX-4000 includes a Noise Blanker feature,which may be toggled on and off by pressing the A button for the appropriate lengthof time.Alpha NumericPress this key to switch the display between the Group/Channel number, and theGroup/Channel name (alphanumeric). A tone will sound each time you switch be-tween numerical and alphanumerical display.DIMPress this key to adjust the brightness of the display and key backright.
Page 11VX-4000 Operating ManualEMG (Emergency)Press this key to initiate an emergency call (requires ANI board). When an emer-gency call is made, not tone is emitted and the display does not change. To end theemergency call, turn the transceiver power OFF.HA (Horn Alert)Press this key to turn the Horn Alert function ON or OFF. If you receive a call fromthe base station with 2Tone or DTMF signaling, horn alert will activate.When you turn Horn Alert ON, a tone will sound and “HA” appears on the display.Home (Home Channel)Press this key to select the pre-programmed Home Channel. Press it again to returnto the previous channel. If used while scanning, pressing this key a second time willchange to the revert channel.IC (Intercom)This feature requires dual head configuration. Press this key to turn the intercomfeature ON or OFF. While ON, you can press the PTT switch to communicate toanother control head operator without transmitting over the air. When you press thiskey, a tone sounds and “INTERCOM” appears on the display. The intercom can beused even while scanning and receiving a call.MONI (Monitor)Press this key momentarily to cancel CTCSS and DCS signaling squelch; the “MON”icon appears on the display. Press and hold this key for 1/2 seconds to hear back-ground noise (unmute the audio); the MON icon blinks on the display.GRP UP/DWNPress this key to select a different group of channels.CH UP/DWNPress this key to select a different channel within the current group.PA (Public Address)Press this key to use the transceiver as a PA amplifier. When you enable this func-tion, a tone sounds and PA appears on the display. The public address can be usedeven while scanning and receiving a call.SCANPress this key to start or stop the scanning sequence.SPPress this key to switch “Front panel”, “Front panel & Body” and “Body” speaker.When “Body” is selected, a tone sounds and the “SP” icon appears on the display.You can use this function while scanning and receiving a call. However, all audiowill be emitted from the PA speaker.
Page 12VX-4000 Operating ManualSQL (Squelch Level)You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function:1. Press the this key. A tone sounds and SQL appears on the display with the currentsquelch level.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired level.3. Press the this key. A tone sounds and the display returns to the normal channel.Encryption (Option)When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, pressing the A button toggles the Scram-bler on and off.Optional AccessoriesMH-25B7A Hand MicrophoneMH-53A7A Hand Microphone (Noise Canceling)MH-53B7A DTMF Keypad Microphone (Noise Canceling)CE35 Programming Software (for IBM PC/compatibles only)CT-71 PC Programming Cable (CT-29 + CT-70)CT-72 Cloning CableFP-1023 Heavy-Duty (23A) AC Power SupplyMLS-100 External LoudspeakerMMB-76LF-1 DC Line FilterF2D-9 2-Tone / DTMFVTP-60 VX-Trunk UnitYSK-4000 Separation Kit
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the condition that this devicedoes not cause harmful interference.
0105?-0?Copyright 2001VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reservedNo portion of this manualmay be reproduced withoutthe permission ofVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.Printed in Japan. EC0 0 5 N7 0 0

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