E.F. Johnson Viking VM600 Series, Operating Manual

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2-2 Viking VM600 Mobile Radio Operating Manual
Controls & Display
ON-OFF /Volume - Pressing this control turns power ON and OFF (soft power down can
be programmed as in Section 3.1.1.3), and rotating it sets the volume level.
Select Switch - This switch can be pressed or rotated. An optional beep can be
programmed to sound when it is pressed. Selects zones/channels and is also used for other
functions such as selecting names from a call list. When selecting zones/channels, a bar
above the zone or channel display (see Figure 2.3) indicates which is being changed. This
bar is switched between displays by pressing this switch, and zone and channels are
selected by rotating it (see Section 4.1.6.3). If this switch is pressed and held, the radio
enters Menu Mode.
Multi-function Indicator - This is a two-color LED that indicates the following:
Red (constant) - Transmitter keyed (PTT switch pressed).
Green (constant) - Busy condition (carrier detected in receive mode).
Note
This indicator is disabled when the Surveillance mode is programmed (see Section 5.10).
Option Buttons - Each of the six options buttons on the front panel (including the one
located to the left of the display) can be programmed by your system operator to control
some function. The button functions can be different for each operating mode
(conventional, SMARTNET/SmartZone, and Project 25 Trunked). Therefore, up to 18
functions can be controlled by these buttons. Refer to Section 5.1 for more information on
option button functions.
Figure 2.2 Option Buttons
Speaker - An internal 16-ohm, 5-watt speaker is located behind the grille. An optional 4-
ohm, 12-watt external speaker may be used if desired. The internal speaker should be
disabled when an external speaker is used.
Programmable Option Buttons
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
Draft 4/29/2014