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Vertex Standard VX-410 Series Operating Manual

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SAFETY TRANING INFORMATION

VX-410/-420 Series

Operating Manual

Controls & Connectors

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Op-

eration is subject to the condition that this device does

not cause harmful interference.

Notice !

There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the trans-

ceiver. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized

VERTEX STANDARD Service Representative. Consult

your Authorized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for in-

stallation of optional accessories.

Display Icons & Indicators

(

VX-420 Only

)

Ì Press and hold in the Soft key as-

signed to “MONITOR” for more

than 1 seconds (or press the

MONITOR key twice) to quiet

the noise and resume normal

(quiet) monitoring.

Ì To transmit, monitor the channel

and make sure it is clear.

THIS IS AN FCC REQUIRMENT!

Ì To transmit, press and hold in the

PTT switch. Speak into the mi-

crophone area of the front panel

grille (lower left-hand corner) in

a normal voice level. To return to

the Receive mode, release the PTT switch.

Ì If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove the plastic cap

and its two mounting screws from the right side of the trans-

ceiver, then insert the plug from the Speaker/Microphone into

the MIC/SP jack; secure the plug 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.

Note:Save the original plastic cap and its mounting screws.

They should be re-installed when not using the Speaker/

Microphone.

Accessories & Options

FNB-64 7.2 V 700 mAh Ni-Cd Battery

FNB-V57 7.2 V 1100 mAh Ni-Cd Battery

FNB-V57IS Intrinsically-Safe 7.2 V 1100 mAh Ni-Cd Battery

FNB-V67LI 7.4 V 1600 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery

FBA-25 Alkaline Battery Case

NC-77C 220-240 VAC Overnight Desktop Charger

NC-77U 230 VAC Overnight Desktop Charger

VAC-800 Desktop Rapid Charger (for

FNB-64/-V57/-V57IS

)

VAC-810 Desktop Rapid Charger (for FNB-V67LI)

VAC-6800 6-unit Multi Charger

MH-45

B4B

Speaker/Microphone

MH-37

A4B

Earpiece Microphone

VC-25 VOX Headset

VCM-1 Mobile Mounting Bracket (for VAC-800/-810)

CT-42 PC Programming Cable

CT-27 Radio to Radio Programming Cable

CE64 Programming Software

VTP-50 VX-Trunk Unit

FVP-25 Encryption/DTMF pager Unit

FVP-35 Encryption Unit (Rolling code voice scrambler)

DVS-5 Voice Storage Unit

MDC1200 Digital ANI encoder Unit

Microphone

Speaker

MIC/SP Jack

(

External Mic/Earphone

)

VOL/PWR Knob

CH

(

Channel

)

Selector

Side 1 Switch

Push To Talk

(

PTT

)

Switch

Antenna

LED Indicator

Glows Green Monitor on (or Side 1, 2 switch is activated : VX-410 series only)

Blinking Green Busy Channel (or SQL off)

Glows Red Transmitting

Blinking Red Battery Voltage is low

Yellow Receiving a Selective Call

LCD (VX-420 series)

16 KEY (VX-420 series)

Battery Pack Latch

OperationBefore You Begin

Ì To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove any pro-

tective cases. Open the Battery Pack latch on the bottom of

the radio, then slide the battery downward and out from the

radio while holding the Belt Clip.

Caution!

Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable Ni-Cd

packs, as they could explode if accidentally short-circuited.

Low Battery Indication

Ì 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 TX/BUSY indicator on the top of the radio will

blink red when the battery voltage is low.

Ì Avoid recharging Ni-Cd batteries often with little use between

charges, as this can degrade the charge capacity. We recom-

mend that you carry an extra, fully-charged pack with you so

the operational battery may be used until depletion (this “deep

cycling” technique promotes better long-term battery capac-

ity).

Battery Pack Installation and Removal

Ì To install the battery, hold the transceiver with your left hand,

so your palm is over the speaker and your thumb is on the top

of the belt clip. Insert the battery pack into the battery com-

partment on the back of the radio while tilting the Belt Clip

outward, then close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in

place with a “Click.”

Preliminary Steps

Ì Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as described

previously.

Ì Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack. Never at-

tempt to operate this transceiver without an antenna connected.

Ì If you have a Speaker/Microphone, we recommend that it not

be connected until you are familiar with the basic operation

of the VX-410/-420.

Operation Quick Start

Ì Turn the top panel’s VOL/PWR

knob clockwise to turn on the ra-

dio on.

Ì Turn the top panel’s CH selector

knob to choose the desired oper-

ating channel.

Ì Rotate the VOL/PWR knob to set

the volume level. If no signal is

present, press and hold in the Soft

key assigned to “MONITOR” for

more than 1 seconds; background

noise will now be heard, and you

may use this to set the VOL/PWR

knob for the desired audio level.

“Voice Message” received

“Talk-Around” is enabled

“Dual Watch” is activated

“Call” indicator

Receiver Monitor

Low Transmit Power Mode “ON”

8 Character Alpha-numeric Display

“Encryption” is enabled

: “Scan” is activated

: “Priority Scan” is activated

Priority Channel

Group “A”

Group “B”

Side 2 Switch

Tilt the Belt Clip

Insert the Battery Pack

Close the Battery Pack Latch

EC050U100

This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communi-

cations Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/

Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the

following Standards and Guidelines:

Ì FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects

of Radio-Frequency Radiation.

Ì FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evalu-

ating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to

Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

Ì ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Re-

spect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic

Fields, 3kHz to 300 GHz.

Ì ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Mea-

surement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields-RF and

Microwave.

WARNING:This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy dur-

ing transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as

Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course

of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to

minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by the Gen-

eral Population in an uncontrolled environment.

CAUTION:To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic

energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use,

always adhere to the following guidelines:

H This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population

in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is restricted to oc-

cupational use, work related operations only where the radio

operator must have the knowledge to control its RF exposure

conditions.

H When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its

microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from your mouth

and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from your

head and body.

H The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle

not exceeding 50 %, in typical Push-to-Talk (PTT) configura-

tions. 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.

The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the

radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by press-

ing the PTT button or by using the VOX headset, model VC-25.

H DO NOT transmit when the radio is used in Body Worn con-

figuration with the following accessory: belt-clip.

It must be used ONLY for (1) there is a 4 cm distance from the

body during transmitting, (2) monitoring purposes, using the

speaker only and (3) for carrying purposes.

H 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 pos-

sibly cause interference with other devices 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 electro-

magnetic radiation such as hospitals, health care facilities, aircraft,

and blasting sites.

FCC LICENSE INFORMATION

This radio operates on communications frequencies which are sub-

ject to FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules and

Regulations. FCC Rules require that all operators using Private

Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before oper-

ating their equipment.