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VX-450 S

ERIES

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ANUAL

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SQL
BEEP
BELL

LIGHT
KEY
DIAL
PTT
SCAN

DW

AF
VOX

TX SV
ENCR

REC

PLAY

Select the Squelch Threshold Level (–15 to +15)
Set the Beep ON / OFF
Set the Bell ON / OFF
(Bell engaged by sub-audible CTCSS/DCS)
Set the BUSY/TX LED and Lamp ON / OFF
Set the Key Lock function ON (Lock) / OFF (Free)
Set the DIAL Lock function ON (Lock) / OFF (Free)
Set the PTT Lock function ON (Lock) / OFF (Free)
Set the Scan status

OFF

: Stop the Scan

ON

: Start the Scan

GRP

: Start the Group Scan

FM

: Start the Follow-Me Scan

Set the Dual Watch ON / OFF
(same function as DW key)
Set the Minimum Volume level (000 to 255)
Set the VOX level (–2 to +2)
(This menu will appear only when the VOX set-
ting of the current channel is set to “Key ON” or
“Power ON”.)
Set the TX Saver ON / OFF
Set the Encryption ON / OFF
(This menu will appear only when the Encryption
setting of the current channel is set to “Key ON”
or “Power ON”.)
Select the recording mode.

ONE

: Enables recording one message (max. 120

seconds), and playback from the beginning
of the message.

ROL

: Enables recording whenever squelch

opens, and playback of the last 120 sec-
onds.

Set the priority audio on playback mode.

PLY

: Playback audio is higher priority than re-

ceived signal

SIG

: Received signal is higher priority than play-

back audio

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The 

VX-454/-459

 includes a “User Set (Menu)”

Mode which allows the user to define or configure
various settings, such as Beep On/Off, Squelch, etc.
To activate the “User Set (Menu)” Mode:

Press (or press and hold) the programmable key
assigned to the “

SET

” function.

Select the User Set Mode Item you wish to change
using the [

A

]

/

[

B

] keys, then use the [

SIDE-1

]

/

[

SIDE-2

] button to adjust the setting of the se-

lected item.

Press the [

D

] key to store the new configuration.

The display indicates “

- SET -

” briefly, then exits

to normal operation.
You may cancel the selection by pressing the [

C

]

key. The display indicates “

- CANCEL -

” briefly,

then exits to normal operation.

Note

: The menu “14: REC Mode” and “15: Play

Mode” will appear only when the Voice Re-
cording Unit is installed.

Summary of Contents for VX-450 series

Page 1: ...C 1200 Encode Decode Scan Group Scan Dual Watch FM Scan Follow Me Scan TA Scan Encryption Clear Voice VOX REC PLAY Requires DVS 8 or DVS 9 AF Min Volume Talk Around Man Down Requires DVS 9 Emergency L...

Page 2: ...ow have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool a Vertex Standard two way radio Rug ged reliable and easy to use your Vertex Standard radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagu...

Page 3: ...he VX 450 Series are full featured hand held FM transceivers designed for business communications in the VHF or UHF Land Mobile bands These transceivers are designed for reliable business communicatio...

Page 4: ...RF and Microwave WARNING This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode This radio is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only meaning it must be used only during the...

Page 5: ...ody Worn configuration with the following accessory belt clip It must be used ONLY for 1 there is 4 cm distance from the body during transmitting 2 monitoring purposes using the speaker only and 3 for...

Page 6: ...nal MIC SP Battery Pack Latch 16 Button DTMF Keypad LCD Liquid Crystal Display Microphone LED Indicator Programmable Default settings are Steady Red Transmitting in progress Blinking Green Busy Channe...

Page 7: ...ystal Display Microphone LED Indicator Programmable Default settings are Steady Red Transmitting in progress Blinking Green Busy Channel Steady Green Tone Squelch in defeated condition Speaker Antenna...

Page 8: ...ophone LED Indicator Programmable Default settings are Steady Red Transmitting in progress Blinking Green Busy Channel Steady Green Tone Squelch in defeated condition Antenna Jack TOP SEL Key CH Chann...

Page 9: ...ur steps Encryption is activated Option SW Key Function is activated Low Transmit Power Mode On Audio Compander is activated CALL Indicator Receiver Monitor Talk Around is enabled Voice Message is rec...

Page 10: ...is replaced with an incorrect battery Replace only with the same or equivalent type Battery Charging Referring to Figure 1 adjust the direction of the Battery Holder of the CD 49 Desktop Charger in ac...

Page 11: ...ger from the front If the battery pack is inserted correctly the LED indicator will glow red A fully discharged bat tery pack will charge completely in 1 5 3 0 hours depending on the battery pack bein...

Page 12: ...ign the Belt Clip to the groove of the Battery pack then press the Belt Clip downward until it locks in place with a Click To remove the Belt Clip use a flat head screw driver to press the Belt Clip T...

Page 13: ...VX 450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 11 NOTE...

Page 14: ...l name will appear on the LCD If you want to select the operating channel from a different Channel Group press the Programmable key assigned to the Group Up or Down func tion to select the Channel Gro...

Page 15: ...vel To re turn to the Receive mode release the PTT switch Press the Orange TOP SEL key to activate one of the preprogrammed functions which may have been enabled at the time of programming by the deal...

Page 16: ...rsa If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has been programmed on a channel the radio will not trans mit when a carrier is present Instead the radio will generate short beep three times and indicate CH B...

Page 17: ...mming by your Vertex Standard dealer to meet your communications network requirements Some features may require the purchase and instal lation of optional internal accessories The possible Programmabl...

Page 18: ...ice AF Min Volume Emergency CH Announcement VOX Anti Trip Lone Worker Group Up 1 Group Down 1 Channel Up 1 Channel Down 1 Speed Channel Up 1 Speed Channel Down 1 PRI 1 PRI 2 PRI 2 Set PRI 2 Disable Di...

Page 19: ...Call 5 Code Up 1 Code Down 1 Code Set 1 Speed Dial 1 DTMF Code Set 2 Call Status Set 1 Status Up 1 Status Down 1 Status Check 1 Duty ID Check 1 ARTS Login 1 Option Switch 1 Option Switch 2 REC 3 PLAY...

Page 20: ...o return to Normal transmit power when in difficult terrain In the VX 454 459 when the radio s transmitter is set to Low Power mode the L icon will be indi cated on the display ENCRYPTION Press or pre...

Page 21: ...g by pressing the C key In this case the display indicates CAN CEL briefly BEEP OFF Press or press and hold the assigned Programmable key to disable the radio beeps temporarily Again press or press an...

Page 22: ...vate the Clear Voice feature Again press or press and hold the assigned programmable key to disable the Clear Voice feature AF MIN VOLUME Press or press and hold the assigned Programmable key to reduc...

Page 23: ...pressing the PTT switch the radio switches to the Emergency mode GROUP UP DOWN VX 454 AND VX 459 ONLY Press or press and hold the assigned Programmable key to select a different Group of channels Once...

Page 24: ...the Dealer pre programmed channel di rectly DIRECT CH ENTRY VX 459 ONLY You can recall the desired channel directly using this function Press or press and hold the assigned programmable key A tone wi...

Page 25: ...anning pause Scan Pause channel Talk Back Last Busy channel Priority 1 2 channel User Programmed channel Select Channel Scan Start channel GROUP SCAN The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple c...

Page 26: ...l if any SCAN SET VX 454 AND VX 459 ONLY Press or press and hold the assigned programmable key to add delete the current channel to from your scanning list When you delete channel the display indicate...

Page 27: ...d the assigned Programmable key to activate the Talk Around feature when you are operating on duplex channel systems separate re ceive and transmit frequencies utilizing a repeater station The Talk Ar...

Page 28: ...om the 16 Button DTMF keypad 0 9 and key wild card SPEED DIAL VX 454 AND VX 459 ONLY Your Dealer may have pre programmed Auto Dial telephone number memories into your radio To dial a number press the...

Page 29: ...he assigned programmable key to send an MDC1200 code Press or press and hold the assigned programmable key to enter the Call Menu mode Press the SIDE 1 SIDE 2 to select the desired Call mode then pres...

Page 30: ...ser will NOT hear normal radio traffic on the paging channel The radio will sound the paging alert and unmute only when it receives the programmed 2 tone 5 tone code ID CHECK VX 454 AND VX 459 ONLY Th...

Page 31: ...will be recorded When the voice recording is completed the stays on VX 454 and VX 459 Only PLAY REQUIRES THE DVS 8 OR DVS 9 Press or press and hold the assigned programmable key to play back the last...

Page 32: ...dard Dealer LOCK In order to prevent accidental channel change or in advertent transmission various aspects of the CH Selector knob Programmable keys and PTT switch may be locked The precise lockout c...

Page 33: ...hin com munication range During ARTSTM operation when the radio receives an incoming ARTSTM signal a short beep will sound and IN SERV In Service will be indicated on the display for 2 seconds If you...

Page 34: ...recording mode ONE Enables recording one message max 120 seconds and playback from the beginning of the message ROL Enables recording whenever squelch opens and playback of the last 120 sec onds Set...

Page 35: ...H 215S Over the head single muff Headset DVS 8 Voice Storage Unit DVS 9 Man Down Alert with Digital Voice Storage Unit LCC 450 Leather Case CLIP 20 Belt Clip ATV 16A VHF Antenna 136 150 MHz ATV 16B VH...

Page 36: ...unications 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...

Page 37: ...VX 450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 35 NOTE...

Page 38: ...VX 450 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 36 NOTE 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 39: ...ess Unit 12 Sun Valley Business Park Winnall Close Winchester Hampshire SO23 0LB U K ATTENTION IN CASE OF USE This transceiver works on frequencies which are not generally permitted For frequency allo...

Page 40: ...ght 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 Vertex Standard LMR Inc E C 0 9 4 U...

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