VX-920 Series Operating Manual 16-Key Version 4-Key Version Non-LCD Version Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
Contents Important Note.................................................................... 2 Intrinsic Safety (IS) Information....................................... 3 Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements..................... 4 Controls & Connectors (16-Key Version)......................... 6 Controls & Connectors (4-Key Version)........................... 7 Controls & Connectors (Non-LCD Version).................... 8 LCD Icons & Indicators (16- & 4-Key Versions)............. 9 Battery Terminals........
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 down-time. 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.
Important Note r There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Vertex Standard Service Representative. Consult your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer for installation of optional accessories. r In order to maintain the specified water integrity performance, periodic maintenance is recommended. r Should the radio sustain a severe shock (e.g. if it is dropped), the water integrity may be compromised, requiring service.
Intrinsic Safety (IS) Information IS versions of the VX-920, equipped with any of the following optional units, meets the requirements of ANSI/UL 913 5th Edition for Class I, Division 1, Groups C-D; Class II, Groups E-G; and Class III for hazardous locations. Battery Packs: FNB-V92LIIS Speaker Microphone: MH-50D7A, MH-66A7A, MH-66B7A Encryption Unit: FVP-35, FVP-36 ANI Unit: VME-100, VMDE-200 Voice Storage Unit: DVS-5 Multi Band Receiver Unit: SRX-3, SRX-4 Never charge the battery in the hazard areas.
Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines: r FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.
Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements ¦ The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-toTalk configurations. 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 front panel of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.
Control & Connectors (16-Key Version) VOL/PWR Knob CH (Channel) Selector Antenna Jack LED Indicator TOP SEL Key TOGGLE Switch Main Microphone Speaker Steady Red: Transmitting in progress Blinking Green: Busy Channel Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition Dealer Programmed Colorø Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or 2-Tone Decoded ø one of “Flashing in white”, “Continuation changes in sequential colors”, or “Toggling the two colors”.
Control & Connectors (4-Key Version) VOL/PWR Knob CH (Channel) Selector Antenna Jack LED Indicator TOP SEL Key TOGGLE Switch Main Microphone Speaker Steady Red: Transmitting in progress Blinking Green: Busy Channel Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition Dealer Programmed Colorø Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or 2-Tone Decoded ø one of “Flashing in white”, “Continuation changes in sequential colors”, or “Toggling the two colors”.
Control & Connectors (Non-LCD Version) VOL/PWR Knob CH (Channel) Selector Antenna Jack LED Indicator TOP SEL Key TOGGLE Switch Main Microphone Speaker Steady Red: Transmitting in progress Blinking Green: Busy Channel Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition Dealer Programmed Colorø Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or 2-Tone Decoded ø one of “Flashing in white”, “Continuation changes in sequential colors”, or “Toggling the two colors”.
LCD Icons & Indicators (16-Key & 4-Key Versions) “CALL” Indicator : This channel on the “SCAN” List Receiver Monitor : “Priority Scan” is activated “Talk-Around” is enabled “Dual Watch” is activated “Voice Message” is received Low Transmit Power Mode On Battery Indicator Option Switch (Key Function) is activated SUB-LCD : Channel Group Number : Priority Channel : Home Channel : ARTS™ “In Range” RSSI Indicator (four steps) : ARTS™ “Out of Range” “Group Scan” is enabled Encryption is activated 12 Character
Battery Terminals Maximum Input Voltage: Maximum Input Current: Maximum Input Power: Maximum Internal Capacitance: Maximum Internal Inductance: 10 VHF Model 8.4 V DC 2.5 A 21 W 50.31 μF 5.50 μH UHF Model 8.4 V DC 2.5 A 21 W 51.28 μF 5.
Before You Begin Battery Pack Installation and Removal r 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. Carefully mate the battery’s four insertion slots with their corresponding alignment tabs on the transceiver case, while tilting the Belt Clip outward. Proper alignment occurs with the battery pack offset about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) from the top edge of the battery compartment.
Before You Begin Battery Charging (VAC-UNI: CD-58/PA-55) for the FNB-V127LI-UNI/-V128LI-UNI/-V129LI-UNI r Install the Spacer Plate to the nest of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, if the Battery Spacer is not installed. r Insert the DC plug from the optional PA-55 AC Adapter into the DC jack on the rear panel of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, and then connect the PA-55 AC Adapter to the AC line outlet.
Before You Begin 1) The VAC-UNI (CD-58/PA-55) charges only the Vertex Standard FNB-V127LI-UNI, FNB-V128LI-UNI and FNB-V129LI-UNI LithiumIon Battery Pack. 2) If the IS version of the VX-920 is being used in a hazardous environment where Intrinsic Safety (IS) is required you must use the FNB-V92LIIS battery, and charge the FNB-V92LIIS battery with the VAC920 Desktop Rapid Charger. 3) Use only the Vertex Standard PA-55 AC Adapter.
Before You Begin Battery Charging (VAC-920: CD-31/PA-42) for the FNB-V86LIA/-V87LIA/-V92LI/-V92LIIS r Insert the DC plug from the PA-42 AC Adapter into the DC jack on the bottom side of the CD-31 Desktop Rapid Charger, then plug the PA-42 AC Adapter into the AC line outlet. r Insert the battery pack into the CD-31 Desktop Rapid Charger while aligning the slots of the battery pack with the guides in the nest of the CD31; refer to the illustration at the right for details on proper positioning of the pack.
Before You Begin 1) The VAC-920 (CD-31/PA-42) charges only the Vertex Standard FNB-V86LIA, FNBV87LIA, FNB-V92LI, and FNB-V92LIIS LithiumIon Battery Pack. 2) If the IS version of the VX-920 is being used in a hazardous environment where Intrinsic Safety (IS) is required you must use the FNB-V92LIIS battery. 3) Use only the Vertex Standard PA-42 AC Adapter. 4) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the batteries outside of hazardous locations.
Preliminary Steps Operation r Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as described previously. r Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack. Never attempt to operate this transceiver without an antenna connected. r If you have a Speaker/Microphone, we recommend that it not be connected until you are familiar with the basic operation of the VX-920. 16 Operation Quick Start r Tu r n t h e t o p p a n e l ’s VOL/PWR knob clockwise to turn the radio on.
Operation r Rotate the VOL/PWR knob to set the volume level. If no signal is present, press and hold in the MONITOR button (under the PTT switch) more than 2 seconds; background noise will now be heard, and you may use this to set the VOL/PWR knob for the desired audio level. Press and hold the MONITOR button more than 2 seconds (or press the MONITOR button twice) to quiet the noise and resume normal (quiet) monitoring. r To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
Operation 18 r If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove the plastic cap and its two mounting screws from the right side of the transceiver, then align the connector of the Speaker/Microphone on the transceiver body; secure the connector pin using the screws supplied with the Speaker/Microphone. Hold the speaker grille up next to your ear while receiving.
Advanced Operation Programmable Key and Toggle Switch Functions All versions of the VX-920 include the TOP SEL, SIDE SEL, MONITOR, LAMP keys and TOGGLE switch. The 16-key and 4-key versions include the [A], [B], [C], and [D] function keys. Furthermore, the 16key version includes the [Ý] and [#] function keys. The Programmable key and Toggle switch functions can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements.
Advanced Operation Function TOP SEL SIDE SEL MONITOR None Monitor Lampø1 Scan Dual Watch Low Power Talk Around TX Save Disable Encryptionø2 Lock Follow-Me Scan Audio PC (PIC) Follow-Me Dual Watch Group Upø1 Group Downø1 Channel Upø1 Channel Downø1 Set Call/Reset Call 1 Call 2 Call 3 Call 4 Call 5 Code Upø1 Code Downø1 Code Setø1 Speed Dialø3 Option SW 1 Option SW 2 Emergency Homeø1 LAMP Programmable Key 16-Key & 4-Key Versions [A] [B] [C] [D] 16-Key Version [Ý] [#] ø1: This function can not be select
Advanced Operation Function TOP SEL SIDE SEL MONITOR Toneø1 Selectable Direct Channel #1ø1 Direct Channel #2ø1 Direct Channel #3ø1 Direct Channel #4ø1 REC/PLAYø3 RECø3 PLAYø3 SQL AF Min Volume Status Setø1 Status Upø1 Status Downø1 Status Check Lone Worker DTMF Code Setø2 TA Scan Priority Disable Beep On/Off Whisper Duty LAMP Programmable Key 16-Key & 4-Key Versions [A] [B] [C] [D] 16-Key Version [Ý] [#] ø1: This function can not be selected on the Non-LCD version.
Advanced Operation Description of Operating Functions Monitor Press the assigned programmable key to cancel CTCSS- and DCS-controlled squelch; the BUSY/TX indicator will glow green. Press and hold this button for 1.5 seconds to hear background noise (unmute the audio); the BUSY/TX indicator will blink green. Lamp (16-key & 4-key Version only) Press the assigned programmable key to illuminate the LCD for five seconds.
Dual Watch Advanced Operation The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two channels are monitored: o The current operating channel; and o The Priority channel. To activate Dual Watch: r Press the assigned programmable key, or set the TOGGLE switch to the assigned position. r The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.
TX Save Disable Advanced Operation Press the assigned programmable key, or set the TOGGLE switch to the assigned position to disable the Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a location where high power is almost always needed. The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life by reducing transmit power when a very strong signal from an apparently nearby station is being received.
Audio PC (PIC) Advanced Operation Press the assigned programmable key, or set the TOGGLE switch to the assigned position to toggle the Audio Pitch Controller “On” and “Off”. When you turn the Audio Pitch Controller “On”, the receive audio is enhanced in the high-range frequencies. Clear Voice Set the TOGGLE switch to the assigned position to activates the Clear Voice feature. When you are operation in a noisy environment, activates the Clear Voice feature.
Advanced Operation Group Up/Down (16-key & 4-key Version only) Press the assigned programmable key to select a different group of channels. Once the desired Group is reached, rotate the CH Selector knob to select the desired channel within the selected Group. You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more than one Group during the scanning process (normally, scanning is performed within the current group only).
Call 1 to Call 5 Advanced Operation Press the assigned programmable key to send a 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone group which is predefined. Code Up/Down (16-key & 4-key Version only) Press the assigned programmable key to select a 2-tone/5-tone encode code from the pre-defined encode list. Code Set (16-key & 4-key Version only) Press the assigned programmable key to change the encode digits for 5-tone operation.
Advanced Operation Direct CH#1 - #4 (16-key & 4-key Version only) Press the assigned programmable key to recall the Dealer pre-programmed channel directly. REC/PLAY (Voice Storage: Requires the DVS-5) This function allows your radio to record a received voice message, and to play back the recorded audio. It requires installation of the optional Voice Recording Unit. Recording; Press the assigned programmable key for 1.5 seconds to enable the Voice Recording Mode.
Advanced Operation Status Up/Down (16-key & 4-key Version only) TA Scan Status Check (16-key & 4-key Version only) While TA scan is proceeding, the VX-920 will search both the transmit and receive frequencies (In the 16key and 4-key versions, the “ ” icon will blink). When a signal is encountered on the receive frequency, the VX-920 will pause until the signal disappears (“ ” icon will appear but not blink).
Advanced Operation Whisper Press the assigned Programmable key to increase the microphone gain; thus you can speak in a low voice (whisper) temporarily. Again press the assigned Programmable key to resume normal microphone gain. Duty Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the Duty function of the 2-tone/5-tone decoder “On” and “Off”. When the Duty function is set to “On”, the user will always hear (depending on the sub-audio signalling) all traffic on the paging channel.
DTMF Paging System This system allows paging and selective calling, using DTMF tone sequences. When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone sequence which matches yours, your radio’s squelch will open and the alert will sound. The three-digit code of the station which paged you will be displayed on your radio’s LCD. LOCK In order to prevent accidental channel change or inadvertent transmission, various aspects of the VX-920’s knob, programmable keys, and PTT switch may be locked.
User Set Mode The 16-key and 4-key versions of the VX-920 include a “User Set (Menu)” Mode which allows the user to define or configure various settings, such as Beep On/ Off, Squelch Threshold Level, LCD Contrast, etc. To activate the “User Set (Menu)” Mode: r Press the assigned programmable key for the “SET” function to enter the “User Set Mode”. r Select the User Set Mode Item you want change using the CH selector knob. r Press the MONITOR/LAMP button to select the status of the selected item.
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IS Approved Accessories FNB-V92LIIS FVP-35 FVP-36 DVS-5 VME-100 VMDE-200 SRX-3D SRX-3H SRX-4 MH-50D7A MH-66A7A MH-66B7A ATW-1A ATW-1B ATW-1C ATW-2A ATW-2B ATW-2C ATV-8A ATV-8B ATV-8C ATU-6A1 ATU-6D ATU-6F LCC-920 34 Optional Accessories 7.
IS Exempt Accessories Optional Accessories FNB-V127LI-UNI 7.4V, 1380 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack FNB-V128LI-UNI 7.4V, 2300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack FNB-V129LI-UNI 7.4V, 3000 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack 7.4V, 1380 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack FNB-V86LIA 7.4V, 2300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack FNB-V87LIA 7.
Warranty Policy Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from the date of purchase. Limited Warranty Details: North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-terms.aspx Customers outside of North America: contact the authorized dealer in your country.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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