Kenwood Car Stereo System TK 5720 User Manual

TK-5720/ TK-5820  
VHF P25 TransceiVer/  
UHF P25 TransceiVer  
insTrUcTion ManUal  
ÉMeTTeUr-rÉcePTeUr P25 VHF/  
ÉMeTTeUr-rÉcePTeUr P25 UHF  
MoDe D’eMPloi  
TranscePTor P25 VHF/  
TranscePTor P25 UHF  
ManUal De insTrUcciones  
© B62-2206-00 (K)  
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Thank You  
We are grateful you have chosen Kenwood for your personal mobile applications.  
This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your mobile radio. Ask your dealer for  
information on any customized features that may have been added to your radio.  
noTices To The user  
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Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories under  
government control.  
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Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.  
Refer service to qualified technicians only.  
SAFETY: It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards  
common to the operation of any transceiver.  
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EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)  
Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations. Do not carry  
spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the trunk area.  
INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS  
Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either standing near to or touching the  
antenna, to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.  
DYNAMITE BLASTING CAPS  
Operating the transceiver within 500 feet (150 m) of dynamite blasting caps may cause them  
to explode. Turn OFF your transceiver when in an area where blasting is in progress, or where  
“TURN OFF TWO-WAY RADIO” signs have been posted. If you are transporting blasting caps  
in your vehicle, make sure they are carried in a closed metal box with a padded interior. Do not  
transmit while the caps are being placed into or removed from the container.  
The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual  
property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems,  
Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications  
Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract,  
remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other  
way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos. #5,870,405,  
#5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656,  
#5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166.  
Firmware Copyrights  
The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in Kenwood product  
memories are reserved for Kenwood Corporation.  
One or more of the following statements may be applicable:  
FCC WARNING  
Thꢀs equꢀpment generates or uses radꢀo frequency energy. Changes or modꢀfꢀcatꢀons to thꢀs  
equꢀpment may cause harmful ꢀnterference unless the modꢀfꢀcatꢀons are expressly approved ꢀn the  
ꢀnstructꢀon manual. The user could lose the authorꢀty to operate thꢀs equꢀpment ꢀf an unauthorꢀzed  
change or modꢀfꢀcatꢀon ꢀs made.  
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC  
Thꢀs equꢀpment has been tested and found to comply wꢀth the lꢀmꢀts for a Class B dꢀgꢀtal devꢀce,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lꢀmꢀts are desꢀgned to provꢀde reasonable protectꢀon  
agaꢀnst harmful ꢀnterference ꢀn a resꢀdentꢀal ꢀnstallatꢀon.  
Thꢀs equꢀpment generates, uses and can generate radꢀo frequency energy and, ꢀf not ꢀnstalled and  
used ꢀn accordance wꢀth the ꢀnstructꢀons, may cause harmful ꢀnterference to radꢀo communꢀcatꢀons.  
However, there ꢀs no guarantee that the ꢀnterference wꢀll not occur ꢀn a partꢀcular ꢀnstallatꢀon. If  
thꢀs equꢀpment does cause harmful ꢀnterference to radꢀo or televꢀsꢀon receptꢀon, whꢀch can be  
determꢀned by turnꢀng the equꢀpment off and on, the user ꢀs encouraged to try to correct the  
ꢀnterference by one or more of the followꢀng measures:  
Reorꢀent or relocate the receꢀvꢀng antenna.  
Increase the separatꢀon between the equꢀpment and receꢀver.  
Connect the equꢀpment to an outlet on a cꢀrcuꢀt dꢀfferent from that to whꢀch the receꢀver ꢀs  
connected.  
Consult the dealer for technꢀcal assꢀstance.  
Precautions  
Observe the followꢀng precautꢀons to prevent fꢀre, personal ꢀnjury, and transceꢀver  
damage.  
Do not attempt to confꢀgure the transceꢀver whꢀle drꢀvꢀng; ꢀt ꢀs too dangerous.  
Do not dꢀsassemble or modꢀfy the transceꢀver for any reason.  
Do not expose the transceꢀver to long perꢀods of dꢀrect sunlꢀght, nor place ꢀt near heatꢀng  
applꢀances.  
If an abnormal odor or smoke ꢀs detected comꢀng from the transceꢀver, swꢀtch the  
transceꢀver power off ꢀmmedꢀately, and contact your Kenwood dealer.  
Use of the transceꢀver whꢀle you are drꢀvꢀng may be agaꢀnst traffꢀc laws. Please check  
and observe the vehꢀcle regulatꢀons ꢀn your area.  
Do not use optꢀons not specꢀfꢀed by Kenwood.  
The transceꢀver operates ꢀn 12 V negatꢀve ground systems only! Check the battery polarꢀty and  
voltage of the vehꢀcle before ꢀnstallꢀng the transceꢀver.  
Use only a Kenwood optꢀonal DC power cable.  
Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.  
For passenger safety, ꢀnstall the transceꢀver securely usꢀng an optꢀonal mountꢀng bracket and screw  
set so the transceꢀver wꢀll not break loose ꢀn the event of a collꢀsꢀon.  
CONTENTS  
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ........................................................ 1  
Supplied AcceSSorieS ......................................................................................... 1  
PREPARATION....................................................................................................... 2  
ToolS required .................................................................................................. 2  
power cAble connecTion.................................................................................... 2  
inSTAlling The TrAnSceiver .................................................................................. 3  
GETTING ACQUAINTED........................................................................................ 4  
FronT pAnel ....................................................................................................... 4  
diSplAy ............................................................................................................... 5  
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS............................................................................ 6  
BASIC OPERATIONS ............................................................................................. 7  
SwiTching power on/oFF.................................................................................. 7  
AdjuSTing The volume ......................................................................................... 7  
SelecTing A Zone And chAnnel ............................................................................ 7  
TrAnSmiTTing ....................................................................................................... 7  
receiving ............................................................................................................ 8  
MENU MODE .......................................................................................................... 9  
menu AcceSS ...................................................................................................... 9  
menu conFigurATion ........................................................................................... 9  
chArAcTer enTry.............................................................................................. 11  
ScAn ................................................................................................................... 12  
TemporAry chAnnel lockouT ............................................................................ 12  
ScAn deleTe/Add .............................................................................................. 12  
prioriTy ScAn ................................................................................................... 12  
prioriTy-chAnnel SelecT .................................................................................. 13  
ScAn reverT..................................................................................................... 13  
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-wAy PAGING FUNCTION................................. 14  
SelcAll (SelecTive cAlling) .............................................................................. 14  
STATuS meSSAge................................................................................................ 14  
ShorT/long meSSAgeS ...................................................................................... 15  
gpS reporT..................................................................................................... 15  
ADVANCED OPERATION .................................................................................... 16  
dTmF (duAl Tone mulTi Frequency) cAllS ...................................................... 16  
encyrpTion ....................................................................................................... 16  
emergency cAllS.............................................................................................. 17  
SignAling .......................................................................................................... 17  
lcd brighTneSS ............................................................................................... 18  
horn AlerT....................................................................................................... 18  
public AddreSS (pA)......................................................................................... 18  
clock ............................................................................................................... 19  
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ............................................................................ 20  
Time-ouT Timer (ToT) ....................................................................................... 20  
SignAl STrengTh indicATor................................................................................ 20  
compAnder ....................................................................................................... 20  
buSy chAnnel lockouT (bcl)........................................................................... 20  
pTT id ............................................................................................................. 20  
VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT......................................... 21  
voice recorder................................................................................................ 21  
voice guide ...................................................................................................... 22  
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT  
Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized  
Kenwood service facility, or the factory.  
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in  
the following list before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or  
have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.  
Supplied AcceSSorieS  
Microphone (with cable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ꢀ  
Microphone hanger (with 4 x ꢀ6 mm self-tapping screws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ꢀ  
DC power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ꢀ  
Fuse (ꢀ5 A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ꢀ  
Screw set  
5 x ꢀ6 mm self-tapping screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Hex-headed screw with washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Spring washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Flat washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Instruction manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ꢀ  
PREPARATION  
Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected  
from the radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Electronic fuel injection, anti-  
skid braking, and cruise control systems are typical examples of equipment that may malfunction.  
If your vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist  
his/her aid in determining if they will perform normally while transmitting.  
Note: The following preparation instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized  
Kenwood service facility, or the factory.  
ToolS required  
Note: Before installing the transceiver, always check how far the mounting screws will extend  
below the mounting surface. When drilling mounting holes, be careful not to damage vehicle wiring  
or parts.  
The following tools are required for installing the transceiver:  
ꢀ/4 inch (6 mm) or larger electric drill  
5/32 inch (4.2 mm) drill bit for the self-tapping screws used to mount the optional  
mounting bracket  
Circle cutters  
power cAble connecTion  
The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and  
voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.  
Use only a Kenwood optional DC power cable.  
Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.  
1 Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the firewall, where a power  
cable can be passed through. If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill the  
firewall, then install a rubber grommet.  
2 Run the two power cable leads through the firewall and into the engine  
compartment, from the passenger compartment.  
3 Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black lead to  
the negative (–) battery terminal.  
Locate the fuse as close to the battery as possible.  
4 Coil and secure the surplus cable with a retaining band.  
Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removed for  
servicing while keeping the power applied.  
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inSTAlling The TrAnSceiver  
For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using an optional mounting bracket and screw  
set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.  
1 Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a  
template. Drill the holes, then attach the mounting bracket using self-tapping  
screws.  
Be sure to mount the transceiver in a location where the controls are within easy  
reach of the user and where there is sufficient space at the rear of the transceiver for  
cable connections.  
2 Connect the antenna and power cable to the transceiver.  
3 Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using  
hex-headed screws.  
4 Mount a microphone hanger in a location where it will be within easy reach of  
the user.  
The microphone and microphone cable should be mounted in a location where it will  
not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.  
When replacing the fuse in the DC power cable, be sure to replace it with a fuse of the same value.  
Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher value.  
Flat washer  
Hex-headed  
screws  
Microphone  
Spring washer  
Self-tapping screw  
Antenna  
connector  
Mounting  
bracket  
Power input  
connector  
DC power  
cable  
External  
speaker jack  
Ignition  
sense cable  
ꢀ2 V vehicle  
battery  
Black (–) cable  
Red (+) cable  
Fuse  
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
FronT pAnel  
: @ .  
; =  
B> 2 8 ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ ꢀ  
(power) switch  
Press and hold for approximately ꢀ second to switch the transceiver power ON  
and OFF.  
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}.  
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}.  
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. Acts as an Up key for  
certain functions.  
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}. Acts as a Down key for  
certain functions.  
Microphone jack  
Insert the microphone plug into this jack.  
LED indicator  
If enabled by your dealer, lights red while transmitting, green while receiving  
a call, and orange when receiving an optional signaling call (2-tone, DTMF  
signaling, etc.).  
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}.  
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}.  
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}.  
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}.  
4
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}.  
key  
Press to activate its programmable function {page 6}.  
Speaker  
Internal speaker  
PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch  
Press and hold this switch then, speak into the microphone to call a station.  
diSplAy  
Indicator  
Description  
Monitor or Squelch Off is activated.  
Blinks when an incoming call matches your Optional  
Signaling.  
The current zone (left icon) or channel (right icon) is added to  
scan.  
Scan is in progress. Blinks while scan is paused.  
A message is stored in memory. Blinks when a new  
message has arrived.  
The current channel is a Priority channel.  
Operator Selectable Tone (OST) is activated.  
Talk Around is activated.  
Signal Strength indicator {page 20}  
Encryption is activated.  
Auto Recording on the VGS-ꢀ option is activated.  
Auto Reply Message on the VGS-ꢀ option is activated.  
The auxiliary A function is activated.  
The auxiliary B function is activated.  
Lone Worker is activated.  
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS  
Following is a list of available programmable functions. Please contact your  
dealer for further details on those functions which have been programmed on your  
transceiver.  
None (No function)  
2-tone ꢀ  
Auto Reply Message ꢀ, 2  
Autodial ꢀ  
Menu  
Monitor  
Monitor Momentary  
Operator Selectable Tone ꢀ  
Playback 2  
Autodial Programming ꢀ  
AUX A  
Priority-channel Select  
Public Address  
Scan  
AUX B  
Call ꢀ ~ 6  
Channel Down  
Channel Entry  
Channel Recall  
Channel Up  
Scan Delete/Add  
Selcall ꢀ  
Selcall + Status ꢀ  
Selcall + Short Message ꢀ  
Send the GPS data ꢀ  
Squelch Level ꢀ  
Squelch Off ꢀ  
Squelch Off Momentary ꢀ  
Stack  
Clock  
Clock Adjustment  
Direct Channel ꢀ ~ 5  
Direct Channel Select ꢀ ~ 5  
Display Format  
Emergency 3  
Status ꢀ  
Short Message ꢀ  
Encryption 4  
Encryption Code 4  
Fixed Volume  
Function  
Talk Around  
Talkgroup 4  
Talkgroup Reset 4  
Transceiver Password  
Voice Memo 2  
Volume Down  
Volume Up  
GPS Position Display  
Home Channel  
Home Channel Select  
Horn Alert  
Individual 4  
Zeroize 4, 5  
Key Delete  
Zone Delete/Add  
Zone Down  
LCD Brightness  
Lone Worker  
Zone Up  
Maintenance  
Available only for analog operation.  
2 Available only if the VGS-ꢀ optional board has been installed.  
3 Can be programmed only on the  
foot switch.  
key and an optional auxiliary switch, such as an emergency  
4 Available only for P25 operation.  
5 Available only if the Secure Cryptographic Module (SCM) optional board has been installed.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
SwiTching power on/oFF  
Press and hold  
Press and hold  
for approximately ꢀ second to turn the transceiver power ON.  
again to turn the transceiver OFF.  
Transceiver Password  
If the transceiver is password protected, “PASSWORD” will appear on the  
display when the power is turned ON. To unlock the transceiver, enter the  
password:  
1 Select a character using  
/
.
If you are using a microphone keypad, you can enter the password by direclty.  
2 Press  
to enter the selected character.  
This step is unnecessary when using the keypad.  
3 Repeat steps ꢀ and 2 to enter the entire password.  
Press  
or # to delete a character. Press and hold  
or # to delete all  
characters.  
4 Press  
or  
to confirm the entry.  
If you enter an incorrect password, an error tone sounds and the transceiver  
remains locked.  
The password can contain a maximum of 6 digits.  
AdjuSTing The volume  
Press the keys programmed as Volume Up/ Volume Down to adjust the volume  
level.  
SelecTing A Zone And chAnnel  
Select the desired zone using the keys programmed as Zone Up/ Zone Down.  
Each zone contains a group of channels.  
Select the desired channel using the keys programmed as Channel Up/  
Channel Down. Each channel is programmed with settings for transmitting and  
receiving.  
You can toggle the display between the zone and channel names and numbers by  
pressing the key programmed as Display Format, or by accessing the Menu {page 9}.  
TrAnSmiTTing  
1 Select the desired zone and channel.  
2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to check whether or  
not the channel is free.  
If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.  
3 Press the microphone PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release  
the PTT switch to receive.  
For best sound quality, hold the microphone approximately ꢀ.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm)  
from your mouth.  
Making Group Calls (P25)  
Channels programmed for P25 operation already have a Talkgroup ID  
assigned. For these channels, simply press and hold the microphone PTT  
switch to make the call. Otherwise, if a key has been programmed with  
Talkgroup, you can select a group ID to make a call to those parties.  
1 Press the key programmed as Talkgroup.  
2 Press  
/
to select a group ID/name.  
3 Press  
or  
to set the selected Talkgroup.  
4 Press and hold the microphone PTT switch to make the call.  
Speak into the microphone as you would during a normal transmission.  
Making Individual Calls (P25)  
If a key has been programmed with Individual, you can make calls to specific  
persons.  
1 Press the key programmed as Individual.  
2 Press  
/
to select a unit ID/name.  
If you are using a microphone keypad, you can enter a unit ID directly.  
3 Press and hold the microphone PTT switch to make the call.  
Speak into the microphone as you would during a normal transmission.  
receiving  
Select the desired zone and channel. If signaling has been programmed on the  
selected channel, you will hear a call only if the received signal matches your  
transceiver settings.  
Note: Signaling allows your transceiver to code your calls. This will prevent you from listening to  
unwanted calls. Refer to “SIGNALING” on page ꢀꢁ for details.  
Receiving Group Calls (P25)  
When you receive a group call with a group ID that matches the ID set up on  
your transceiver, and the Network Access Code also matches, you can hear the  
caller’s voice.  
Receiving Individual Calls (P25)  
When you receive an individual call, a ringing tone will sound. If the Network  
Access Code matches and the squelch type is set to Selective call, the caller’s  
ID will also appear on the display.  
To respond to the call, press and hold the microphone PTT switch and speak  
into the transceiver as you would during a normal transmission.  
MENU MODE  
Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu  
instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu system,  
you will appreciate the versatility it offers.  
menu AcceSS  
1 Press the key programmed as Menu.  
The category list is shown.  
When there is only ꢀ category, the function list is shown (proceed to step 4).  
2 Press  
/
to select a category item.  
If you are using a microphone keypad, you can enter a category number directly.  
3 Press  
or  
to view the function list.  
4 Press  
/
to select a function item.  
If you are using a microphone keypad, you can enter a function number directly.  
5 Press  
or  
to set up the selected function item.  
Press  
or # to return to the category list.  
6 Press  
/
to select your desired setting.  
For settings with more than ꢀ level, repeat steps 5 and 6.  
7 Press  
or  
to set the selected setting and exit Menu mode.  
Press  
Press  
or # at any time to return to the previous display.  
at any time to exit Menu mode.  
menu conFigurATion  
Some transceiver keys may already be programmed with functions listed in the  
Menu. Those functions can be accessed directly by pressing the key. All other  
functions can still be accessed using the transceiver Menu. The following table  
lists the available Menu items.  
Description  
Display  
2-TONE  
2-tone Mode  
AUTO REPLY MSG  
AUTO DIAL  
AUTO DIAL PROG  
AUX A  
Auto Reply Message ON/OFF  
Autodial Mode  
Autodial Programming Mode  
AUX A ON/OFF  
AUX B  
AUX B ON/OFF  
CLOCK  
Clock ON/OFF  
CLOCK ADJUST  
Clock Adjustment mode  
9
Description  
Direct channel ꢀ ~ 5 Select  
Display  
DIRECT CHꢀ SEL ~  
DIRECT CH5 SEL  
DISP FORMAT  
ENCRYPTION  
ENCRYP CODE  
FIXED VOLUME  
GPS POS DISP  
HOME CH SEL  
HORN ALERT  
INDIVIDUAL  
Display Format ON/OFF  
Encryption ON/OFF  
Encryption Code mode  
Fixed Volume  
GPS Position Display mode  
Home Channel Select  
Horn Alert ON/OFF  
Individual mode  
KEY DELETE  
LCD BRIGHTNESS  
MONITOR  
Encryption Key Delete mode  
LCD Brightness level  
Monitor ON/OFF  
OST  
OST ON/OFF  
OST LIST  
OST mode  
PLAYBACK  
Playback mode  
PRI CH SEL  
Priority Channel Select mode  
Public Address System ON/OFF  
Scan ON/OFF  
PUBLIC ADDRESS  
SCAN  
SCAN DEL/ADD  
SELCALL  
Scan Delete/Add  
Selcall mode  
SELCALL+STATUS  
SELCALL+SDM  
SEND GPS DATA  
SHORT MESSAGE  
SQUELCH LEVEL  
SQUELCH OFF  
STACK  
Selcall + Status mode  
Selcall + SDM mode  
Transmit your GPS data  
Short Message mode  
Squelch Level mode  
Squelch Off ON/OFF  
Stack mode  
STATUS  
Status mode  
TALK AROUND  
TALKGROUP  
TALKGROUP RST  
PASSWORD  
VOICE MEMO  
Talk Around ON/OFF  
Talkgroup mode  
Talkgroup Reset  
Transceiver Password mode  
Voice Memo mode  
ꢀ0  
Description  
Display  
ZEROIZE  
Zeroize  
ZONE DEL/ADD  
Zone Delete/Add  
chArAcTer enTry  
There are 2 methods available for entering characters:  
ꢀ) keys  
Press  
settings).  
/
/
to cycle through the chracters A ~ Z, 0 ~ 9 and a space (default  
You can also assign a character to an optional key and later press that key to  
recall the assigned character: A ~ Z, a ~ z, 0 ~ 9, or a space and characters.  
2) Microphone keypad  
Press the microphone keypad keys to enter characters as shown in the table  
below:  
DTMF Key  
Character Cycle  
2
3
4
5
6
9
0
A B C a b c 2  
D E F d e f 3  
G H I g h i 4  
J K L j k l 5  
M N O m n o 6  
P Q R S p q r s ꢁ  
T U V t u v ꢂ  
W X Y Z w x y z 9  
[space] 0  
ꢀꢀ  
SCAN  
Scan monitors for signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the  
transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops if a signal is  
present.  
To begin scanning, press the key programmed as Scan.  
The  
icon appears on the display.  
When a signal is detected on a channel, Scan pauses at that channel. The transceiver  
will remain on the busy channel until the signal is no longer present, at which time Scan  
resumes.  
To stop scanning, press the Scan key again.  
Note: To use Scan, there must be at least 2 channels in the scan sequence.  
TemporAry chAnnel lockouT  
During scan, you can temporarily remove specific channels from the scanning  
sequence by selecting them and pressing the key programmed as Scan Delete/  
Add.  
The channel is no longer scanned. However, when scanning is ended and restarted, the  
channels are reset and deleted channels will again be in the scanning sequence.  
ScAn deleTe/Add  
You can add and remove zones and/or channels to and from scan.  
1 Select your desired zone and/or channel.  
2 Press the key programmed as Zone Delete/Add (to add/remove zones) or  
Scan Delete/Add (to add/remove channels).  
You can also press and hold the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add to add/  
remove zones.  
prioriTy ScAn  
Note: To use Priority Scan, a Priority channel must be programmed.  
When using a single Priority channel, the transceiver will automatically change to  
the Priority channel when a call is received on that channel, even if a call is being  
received on a normal channel.  
When using dual Priority channels, Priority channel ꢀ is given precedence over  
Priority channel 2. So, if a call is received on Priority channel ꢀ while a call is  
already on Priority channel 2, the transceiver will change to Priority channel ꢀ.  
ꢀ2  
prioriTy-chAnnel SelecT  
If the Priority channel has been set as Operator Selectable by your dealer, you  
can reprogram the Priority channels.  
1 Select your desired zone and channel.  
2 Press the key programmed as Priority-channel Select.  
3 Press  
/
to select “NORMAL”, “PRIORITY ꢀ” (  
).  
), “PRIORITY 2” (  
), or  
“PRIORITY ꢀ&2” (  
4 Press to save the setting.  
ScAn reverT  
The Scan Revert channel is the channel selected when you press the microphone  
PTT switch to transmit during scan. Your dealer can program one of the following  
types of Scan Revert channels:  
Selected: The last channel selected before scan.  
Selected + Talkback: Same as “Selected”, plus you can respond to calls on  
the channel at which scan is paused.  
Priority 1/ Priority 2: The Priority channel (either Priority ꢀ or Priority 2).  
Priority 1 + Talkback/ Priority2 + Talkback: Same as “Priority ꢀ/ Priority 2”,  
plus you can respond to calls on the channel at which scan is paused.  
Last Called + Selected: Same as “Selected + Talkback”, plus you can  
respond on the last channel on which you received a call after scan has  
resumed.  
ꢀ3  
FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION  
FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by  
Kenwood Corporation.  
Note: This function is available only in analog operation.  
SelcAll (SelecTive cAlling)  
A Selcall is a voice call to a station or group of stations.  
Transmitting  
1 Select your desired zone and channel.  
2 Press the key programmed as Selcall or Selcall + Status to enter Selcall  
mode.  
3 Press  
/
to select the station you want to call.  
If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can directly enter the station ID using the  
microphone keypad.  
4 Press the microphone PTT switch and begin your conversation.  
Receiving  
An alert tone will sound and the transceiver will automatically enter Selcall  
mode. The calling station’s ID will appear when a Selcall is received. You can  
respond to the call by pressing the microphone PTT switch and speaking into  
the microphone.  
Identification Codes  
An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit ID number.  
Each transceiver has its own ID.  
Enter a Fleet number (ꢀ00 ~ 349) to make a group call.  
Enter an ID number (ꢀ000 ~ 4999) to make an individual call in your fleet.  
Enter a Fleet number and select “ALL” ID to make a call to all units in the selected  
fleet (Fleet call).  
Select “ALL” Fleet and enter an ID number to make a call to the selected ID in all  
fleets (Supervisor call).  
Select “ALL” Fleet and “ALL” ID to make a call to all units (Broadcast call).  
STATuS meSSAge  
You can send and receive 2-digit Status messages which may be decided in your  
talk group. Messages can contain up to ꢀ6 alphanumeric characters. Status  
messages range from ꢀ0 to 99 (ꢂ0 ~ 99 are reserved for special messages).  
A maximum of ꢀ5 received messages (combined status messages and short  
messages) can be stored in the stack memory of your transceiver.  
ꢀ4  
Transmitting  
1 Select your desired zone and channel.  
2 Press the key programmed as Status to enter Status mode (proceed to  
step 5) or Selcall + Status to enter Selcall mode (proceed to step 3).  
3 Press  
/
to select the station you want to call.  
If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter a station ID by using the microphone  
keypad.  
4 Press  
to enter Status mode.  
5 Press  
/
to select the status you want to transmit.  
If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter a status ID by using the microphone  
keypad.  
6 Press the microphone PTT switch or  
to initiate the call.  
“<<COMPLETE>>” appears on the display when the status has been  
successfully transmitted.  
Receiving  
The  
icon will flash and a calling ID or text message will appear when a  
Status call is received. Press any key to return to normal operation.  
Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory  
1 Press the key programmed as Stack, or press and hold the key  
programmed as Selcall, Status, or Selcall + Status to enter Stack mode.  
The last received message is displayed.  
2 Press  
/
to select the desired message.  
Message types are identified as follows:  
I: Caller ID, S: Status Message, M: Short Message  
Press and hold  
for ꢀ second to cycle the display information as follows:  
ID Name > Status/Short Message > Channel > Time Stamp  
3 Press  
to return to normal operation.  
To delete the selected message, press  
or  
To delete all messages, press and hold  
deletion, press or  
or #. To confirm the deletion, press  
.
or # for ꢀ second. To confirm the  
.
ShorT/long meSSAgeS  
Received short messages are displayed the same as Status messages and are  
stored in the same stack memory.  
To send short messages, and to send and receive long messages, you must  
connect the transceiver to a PC. Ask your dealer for details.  
gpS reporT  
To send your location data, you must first connect a GPS unit to the transceiver.  
Once connected, press the key programmed as Send the GPS data, or access the  
Menu {page 9}. If set up by your dealer, GPS data may be automatically transmitted  
at a preset time interval.  
ꢀ5  
ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
dTmF (duAl Tone mulTi Frequency) cAllS  
Making a DTMF Call  
Note: DTMF calls can be made only in analog operation.  
Manual Dialing (Microphone Keypad Only)  
1 Press and hold the microphone PTT switch.  
2 Enter the desired digits using the microphone keypad.  
If you release the microphone PTT switch, transmit mode will end even if the  
complete number has not been sent.  
If the Keypad Auto PTT function has been enabled by your dealer, you do not  
need to press the PTT switch to transmit; you can make the call simply by  
pressing the microphone keys.  
Store & Send  
1 Enter up to 30 digits using the microphone keypad.  
Alternatively, you can enter digits by using  
/
{page ꢀꢀ}.  
2 Press the microphone PTT switch to make the call.  
Autodial  
Autodial allows you to quickly call DTMF numbers that have been programmed  
onto your transceiver.  
1 Press the key programmed as Autodial, or access the Menu {page 9}.  
2 Press  
/
to select your desired number, or enter the list number directly  
(0ꢀ ~ 32).  
The stored entry appears on the display.  
3 Press the microphone PTT switch to make the call.  
Stun Code  
This function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost. When the  
transceiver receives a call containing a stun code, the transceiver becomes  
disabled. The stun code is cancelled when the transceiver receives a call with  
a revive code.  
encrypTion  
Note: You must install the Secure Cryptographic Module (SCM) to use the Encryption feature.  
Press the key programmed as Encryption, or access the Menu {page 9}, to  
switch the transceiver to secure (encrypted) transmission.  
Pressing the microphone PTT switch after the Encryption function has been turned ON  
encrypts the transmitted signal.  
ꢀ6  
emergency cAllS  
If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can  
make emergency calls.  
1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency.  
Ask your dealer for the length of time necessary to hold this key before the  
transceiver enters Emergency mode.  
When the transceiver enters Emergency mode, it will change to the Emergency  
channel and begin transmitting based on how it is set up by your dealer.  
2 To exit Emergency mode, press the Emergency key again.  
If the Emergency mode completes a preset number of cycles, Emergency mode will  
automatically end and the transceiver will return to the zone and channel that was in  
use before Emergency mode was entered.  
Note:  
Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit a tone when transmitting in Emergency mode.  
Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit tones and received signals as normal, or mute the  
speaker during Emergency operation.  
SignAling  
Quiet Talk (QT)/ Digital Quiet Talk (DQT)  
Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver  
channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a sub-audible tone/code which allows you  
to ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel.  
Operator Selectable Tone (OST)  
If a key has been programmed with OST, you can reprogram the QT/DQT  
settings on each of your channels.  
1 Select your desired channel.  
2 Press and hold the key programmed as OST for ꢀ second.  
3 Press  
/
to select your desired tone or code.  
Your dealer can set up to 40 tones/codes.  
4 Press  
to save your new setting.  
5 When you have finished operating using OST, press the OST key again to  
turn the OST function OFF.  
Network Access Code (NAC)  
Your dealer may have programmed a Network Access Code on your  
transceiver channels. NAC is a feature of P25 transceivers that functions  
similar to QT/DQT; squelch will open when the correct NAC is received.  
ꢀꢁ  
Optional Signaling  
Your dealer may also program several types of optional signaling for your  
transceiver channels.  
2-tone Signaling: 2-tone Signaling opens the squelch only when your  
transceiver receives a call containing matching 2 tones.  
DTMF Signaling: DTMF Signaling opens the squelch only when the  
transceiver receives a call containing a matching DTMF code.  
FleetSync Signaling: Refer to “Selcall (Selective calling)” on page ꢀ4.  
MDC-1200: MDC-ꢀ200 is a data system using Audio Frequency Shift Keying  
(AFSK). Transceivers communicate at a ꢀ200 baud rate, using ꢀ200 Hz and  
ꢀꢂ00 Hz tones.  
lcd brighTneSS  
The LCD backlight can be turned off or set to low or high levels. To cycle through  
the brightness settings, press the key programmed as LCD Brightness.  
Each press of LCD Brightness cycles the brightness level from high to low to off, and  
then back to high.  
horn AlerT  
To use the Horn Alert function, your dealer must install an optional unit. When  
a call is received that matches the optional signaling set up on your transceiver,  
Horn Alert causes the vehicle horn or some other external alert to sound. This  
function notifies you of a received call when you are away from your vehicle.  
To toggle Horn Alert ON and OFF, press the key programmed as Horn Alert or  
access the Menu {page 9}.  
HA momentarily appears on the display when Horn Alert is active.  
public AddreSS (pA)  
To use the Public Address system, your dealer must install an optional unit and  
an external speaker. This function causes all audio input via the microphone to  
be amplified and output through the external speaker.  
To use the PA system:  
1 Press the key programmed as Public Address or access the Menu {page 9}  
PA appears on the display when the PA system is active.  
2 Press and hold the microphone PTT switch, then speak into the microphone.  
Use the Volume Up and Volume Down keys to adjust the audio output from the  
external speaker.  
3 Press the Public Address key again or change the zone or channel to return  
to normal operation.  
ꢀꢂ  
clock  
If activated by your dealer, you can view the clock by pressing the key  
programmed as Clock.  
Note: Removing the transceiver power for extended periods will cause the clock time to clear.  
Clock Adjustment  
To set the time:  
1 Press the key programmed as Clock Adjustment.  
The current time setting appears.  
2 Press  
/
to increase or decrease the year setting.  
3 Press  
to set the year and cycle to the month setting.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month, day, hour, and minute.  
5 Press to exit Clock Adjustment mode.  
You can press  
at any time to exit Clock Adjustment mode.  
ꢀ9  
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS  
Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to perform without any  
additional operation on your part.  
Time-ouT Timer (ToT)  
The Time-out Timer is used to prevent you from using a channel for an extended  
duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the transceiver will stop  
transmitting and an alert tone will sound. Release the microphone PTT switch.  
SignAl STrengTh indicATor  
The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received calls.  
Strong  
Sufficient  
Weak  
Very weak  
No icon appears when no signal is available  
compAnder  
If programmed by your dealer for a channel, the compander will remove  
excessive noise from transmitted signals, to provide higher clarity of signals.  
buSy chAnnel lockouT (bcl)  
If BCL is set up by your dealer, you will be unable to transmit if the channel is  
already in use. Use a different channel or wait until the channel becomes free.  
If BCL Override has been programmed, you can transmit over the current signal:  
1 Press and hold the microphone PTT switch.  
If the channel is already in use, a warning tone will sound.  
2 Quickly release and then press the PTT switch again.  
3 Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal call.  
pTT id  
PTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which is sent each time the microphone  
PTT switch is pressed and/or released.  
Note: PTT ID can be made only in analog operation.  
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voice recorder  
The voice recorder allows you to record conversations and create voice memos.  
Auto Recording  
If activated, the auto recorder will continuously record all transmitted and  
received signals. The recording storage area retains 30 seconds of recording.  
Voice Memos  
To record a voice memo, for later playback:  
1 Press the key programmed as Voice Memo or access the Menu {page 9}.  
The duration of recording memory will appear on the display and begin counting  
down.  
2 Speak into the microphone to record your voice memo.  
3 Press to end the recording and store it in memory.  
If the memory becomes full, recording will stop and the voice memo will be  
stored in memory.  
Auto Reply Message  
You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls while  
using FleetSync.  
1 Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to enter Auto Reply  
Message mode.  
2 When you receive an Individual Call, the transceiver will send an automatic  
response to the caller after 3 seconds, and “GREETING” appears on the  
display  
If you are available to receive the call, press any key to cancel the auto  
response.  
If there is memory available on your transceiver, “I am not available. Leave your  
Message.” will be sent to the caller and they can leave you a recorded message.  
When a message is stored on your transceiver, “Msg Rcvd” appears on the  
display.  
If no memory is available on your transceiver, “I am not available” will be sent to  
the caller and “MEMORY FULL” appears on the display.  
2ꢀ  
Playback  
To play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message:  
1 Press the key programmed as Playback or access the Menu {page 9}.  
If the last action on your transceiver was to auto record your conversation,  
“STORE?” will appear on the display, otherwise a recording channel with the time  
of the recording will appear.  
2 Press  
/
to select the channel you want to play.  
“AR” represents auto recorded conversations, “RM” represents auto reply  
messages, and “VM” represents voice memos.  
3 The transceiver will announce the time and channel, then the recording will  
play back.  
When the entire recording has been played, “END OF MESSAGE” is displayed.  
You can also end the recording at any time by pressing  
To delete the selected recording, press . To clear all the recorded data, press  
and hold  
.
.
voice guide  
When changing the zone and/or channel, an audio voice will announce the new  
zone and channel. Additionally, when changing a function setting, the new setting  
will be announced.  
Note: Voice announcements vary by dealer setting.  
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