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VX-2200 

(

LTR

)

 S

ERIES

 O

PERATING

 M

ANUAL

10

A

DVANCED

 O

PERATION

SCAN

The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the
transceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each group which is pro-
grammed with scan memory “Enabled” for the presence of a signal, and will stop on
a channel if a signal is present.

To activate scanning

:

Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to activate scanning.

The scanning radio will search the programmed groups, looking for active ones;
it will pause each time it finds a group on which someone is speaking.

Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key again to disable scan-
ning. Operation will revert to the Scan Start Group.

SCAN A/D

Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable

 

key to delete the Current Memory

Group from the Scanning. When you delete a group, “

- SKIP -

” will appear on the

display for one second after pressing the assigned programmable

 

key. To restore a

particular group to your scanning list, press (or press and hold) the assigned pro-
grammable

 

key again; “

- STOP -

” will appear on the display for one second after

pressing the assigned programmable

 

key.

LOW 

(

L

OW

 P

OWER

)

Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to set the radio’s transmit-
ter to the “Low Power” mode. Press (or press and hold) the key again to return to
“High Power” operation when in difficult terrain.

When the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” mode, the “

” icon will be

indicated on the display.

Summary of Contents for VX-2200(LTR) Series

Page 1: ...VX 2200 LTR SERIES OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR Inc ...

Page 2: ...TION WARNING DO NOT operate the VX 2200 LTR radio when any person s bystanders outside the vehicle are within the distances shown in the chart at the bottom of this section Safety Training information Antennas used for this transmitter must not exceed an antenna gain of 0 dBd The radio must be used in vehicle mount configurations with a maximum operating duty factor not exceeding 50 in typical Pus...

Page 3: ...ANDARD Programming Cable and CE94 Software The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided on the VX 2200 LTR Series transceiver After reading this manual you may wish to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the configuration of this equipment for use in your application For North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band The U S Coast Guard...

Page 4: ...ise into the click stop to turn the radio off Microphone Jack Connect the microphone plug to this jack P1 P4 Buttons Programmable Function Buttons These buttons can be set up for special applications such as High Low power selection Monitor Talk Around etc as determined by your network require ments and programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer Buttons Programmable Function Buttons In the factory ...

Page 5: ...it Receive Status CONVENTIONAL ZONE Steady Red Transmitting in progress Steady Green Signaling Off Blinking Green Busy Channel Squelch Off LTR TRANKING ZONE Steady Red Transmission in progress Steady Green Zone Busy CONTROLS CONNECTORS Call indicator Low Transmt Power Mode Scan is activated Talk Around is enabled Receiver Monitor AUX A Port is activated 8 Character Alpha numeric Display Encryption...

Page 6: ...M PL 259 plug D Sub 15 Pin Accessory Connector External TX audio line input PTT Push To Talk Squelch and external RX audio line output signals may be obtained from this connector for use with ac cessories such as data transmission reception modems and external Group con trol input etc External Speaker Jack An external loudspeaker may be connected to this 2 contact 3 5 mm mini phone jack Caution Do...

Page 7: ...VX 2200 LTR SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 5 NOTE ...

Page 8: ...nd make sure it is clear THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT Press the PF button which is programmed to the Monitor feature to listen for channel activity When receiving a call transmit only after the incoming call ends The radio cannot receive a call and transmit simultaneously Press the PTT switch If the channel is clear the TX BUSY indicator will glow red The radio is now transmitting While holding in t...

Page 9: ...ease the PTT switch If the radio is out of range during the transmitting attempt slow beeps will be heard followed by a continuous tone from the radio Automatic Time Out Timer If the selected channel has been programmed for automatic time out you must limit the length of each transmission While transmitting a beep will sound 10 seconds before time out Another beep will sound just before the deadli...

Page 10: ...d on the pages to follow For further details contact your VERTEX STAN DARD dealer For future reference check the box next to the function that has been assigned to each PF button on your particular radio and keep it handy Requires FVP 35 Optional Unit PF Button PRESS KEY PRESS AND HOLD KEY Function MONI NSQ Lighting Group Up Group Down Continuous Group Up Continuous Group Down Zone Up Zone Down Co...

Page 11: ... brightness level of the display Available selections are four levels GROUP UP DOWN Press or press and hold the assigned programmable key generally the button to select a different group within the current zone CONTINUOUS GROUP UP DOWN Press and holding in the assigned programmable key causes the radio to begin step ping repeatedly upward or downward through the groups ZONE UP DOWN Press or press ...

Page 12: ...y again to disable scan ning Operation will revert to the Scan Start Group SCAN A D Press or press and hold the assigned programmable key to delete the Current Memory Group from the Scanning When you delete a group SKIP will appear on the display for one second after pressing the assigned programmable key To restore a particular group to your scanning list press or press and hold the assigned pro ...

Page 13: ...monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver s channel Press or press and hold the assigned programmable key to initiate an emergency call For further details contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer CALL 1 2 Press or press and hold the assigned programmable key to send a 5 Tone sequen tial burst which is pre defined CODE UP DOWN Press or press and hold the assigned programmable key to select a...

Page 14: ...er pre programmed group directly AF MIN VR Press or press and hold the assigned programmable key to reduce the audio output to the lower level programmed by your Dealer HORN Press or press and hold the assigned programmable key to turn the Horn Alert function ON or OFF If you receive a call from the base station with 5 Tone DTMF signaling or Sub Audible horn alert will be activated and your vehicl...

Page 15: ...seconds If you subsequently move back into communication range as soon as the other station transmits a short beep will sound and IN SVC notation will be dis played again on the display for 2 seconds 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...

Page 16: ... 23 A LF 1 Line Filter FVP 35 High Level Encryption Unit VME 100 ANI Encode Unit VPL 1 Programming Kit Computer to PC CE94 PC Programming Software FIF 12 USB Programming Interface Required the Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP CT 171 Connection Cable for FIF 12 Availability of accessories may vary some accessories are supplied standard per local requirements others may be unavailable in some re...

Page 17: ...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 ...

Page 18: ...VX 2200 LTR SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 16 NOTE ...

Page 19: ...Part 15 21 Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user s authorization to operate this device ...

Page 20: ...Copyright 2013 Vertex Standard LMR Inc All rights reserved No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR Inc Printed in China E C 0 8 4 N 1 0 3 ...

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