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VX-451

VX-454

VX-459

VX-450 

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  IP57 Submersible (1 m/30 min.)

  Programmable Function Keys

  2-tone Encode/Decode

  5-tone Encode/Decode

  MDC-1200

®

 Encode/Decode

  Scan

  Group Scan

  Dual Watch

  FM-Scan (Follow-Me Scan)

  TA Scan

  Encryption

  Clear Voice

  VOX

  REC & PLAY (Requires 

DVS-9

)

  AF Min Volume

  Talk Around

  Man Down (Requires 

DVS-9

)

  Emergency

  Lone Worker

  Direct Channel Entry

1

  Code Up/Down

1

  Code Set

1

  Speed Dial

1

  DTMF Code Set

2

  ID Check

1

  TX Save Disable

  ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System)

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Summary of Contents for VX-451

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

Page 2: ...egin 10 Battery Pack Installation and Removal 10 Battery Charging CD 58 PA 55 11 Battery Charging CD 49 PA 45 12 Low Battery Indication 13 Belt Clip Installation and Removal 14 Operation 16 Preliminar...

Page 3: ...rity 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 Should this occur contact y...

Page 4: ...de range of operating capability provided by their lead ing edge design Caution To acquire the IS version of the VX 450 series you much select the Intrinsically Safe battery option at the time of purc...

Page 5: ...s the Speaker Microphone and VOX Headset in the hazard areas r The VX 450 shall not be directly installed or used in any process where its enclosure might be electrostatically charged by the rapid flo...

Page 6: ...E Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro magnetic Fields RF and Microwave WARNING This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode This radio is d...

Page 7: ...ations may NOT comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided DO NOT transmit when the radio is used in Body Worn configuration with the following accessory belt clip CLIP 20 It mu...

Page 8: ...al Display Microphone 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 S...

Page 9: ...Display Microphone 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...

Page 10: ...l MIC SP Speaker Microphone LED Indicator Programmable Default settings are Steady Red Transmitting in progress Blinking Green Busy Channel Steady Green Tone Squelch in defeated condition Antenna Jack...

Page 11: ...s Encryption is activated Option SW Key Function or Lone Worker is activated Low Transmit Power Mode On Audio Compander is activated CALL Indicator Receiver Monitor Talk Around is enabled Voice Messag...

Page 12: ...ch from the top edge of battery compartment then slide the battery pack upward until it locks in place with a Click WARNING The IS version of the VX 450 series is only intrinsically safe with the use...

Page 13: ...be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front If the battery pack is inserted correctly the LED indicator will glow red A fully discharged battery pack will charge completely in 1 5 3 0...

Page 14: ...ery pack being charged Push in both sides of the Bat tery Holder while pulling up on the Battery Holder to remove it from the char ger base select the correct direction of the Battery Holder for the b...

Page 15: ...lways use the Vertex Standard Model FNB V113LIIS Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2 Use only the Vertex Standard Model PA 45 AC Adapter 3 Do not charge batteries in hazardous locations 4 To reduce the risk of...

Page 16: ...to the groove of the Battery pack then press the Belt Clip downward until it locks in place with a Click Before You Begin To remove the Belt Clip use a flat head screw driver to press the Belt Clip T...

Page 17: ...VX 450 Series Operating Manual 15 Note...

Page 18: ...y is pressed Note Some models are programmed so that the operating channels are selected by the Program mable key and the Channel Group is selected by Preliminary Steps Install a charged battery pack...

Page 19: ...s or press the SIDE 1 button twice to quiet the noise and resume normal quiet moni toring Operation The Channel Announcement Feature works as described below 1 In the VX 454 459 radio The maximum numb...

Page 20: ...e transceiver body secure the connector pin using the screws supplied with the Speaker Mi crophone Hold the speaker grille up next to your ear while receiving To transmit press the PTT switch on the S...

Page 21: ...h and wait for the penalty timer to expire Advanced Operation Programmable Key Functions All versions of the VX 450 include the TOP SEL SIDE 1 and SIDE 2 key The VX 454 and VX 459 include the A B C an...

Page 22: ...ower Encryption Set SQL OFF SQL OFF Momentarily SQL Set 1 Beep Off Whisper VOX VOX Set 1 Clear Voice AF Min Volume Emergency CH Announcement VOX Anti Trip Lone Worker Group Up 1 Group Down 1 Channel U...

Page 23: ...ch FM Scan Scan Set 1 Group Scan Set 1 TA Scan Talk Around Reset Call 1 Call 2 Call 3 Call 4 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 D...

Page 24: ...SQL to hear background noise unmute the audio while pressing the assigned programmable key Monitor Press or press and hold the assigned Programmable key to cancel any signaling features the BUSY TX i...

Page 25: ...cel the new setting by pressing the C key In this case the display indicates CANCEL briefly Beep Off Press or press and hold the assigned Programmable key to disable the radio beeps temporarily Again...

Page 26: ...environment activate the Clear Voice feature Again press or press and hold the as signed programmable key to disable the Clear Voice feature AF Min Volume Press or press and hold the assigned Program...

Page 27: ...the Emergency mode In the VX 454 459 when the Lone Worker feature is activated the icon will be indicated on the display Group Up Down VX 454 VX 459 Only Press or press and hold the assigned Programma...

Page 28: ...mable key to recall 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 program...

Page 29: ...hold the assigned Program mable key again to disable scanning Operation will revert to the programmed revert channel Note Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the following ch...

Page 30: ...Priority Channel regularly as you scan other channels Thus if only Channels 1 3 and 5 of the 8 available chan nels are designated for Scanning the user may nonetheless assign Channel 2 as the User ass...

Page 31: ...rmed within the current group only To include the current Group in the scanning loop press or press and hold the assigned programmable key the icon will appear on the display To remove a current Group...

Page 32: ...ction is acti vated the icon will be indicated on the display Note that your dealer may have mode provision for Talk Around channels by programming repeater and Talk Around frequencies on two adjacent...

Page 33: ...encoding code directly from the 16 Button DTMF keypad 0 9 and key wild card Advanced Operation Speed Dial VX 454 VX 459 Only Your Dealer may have pre programmed Auto Dial telephone number memories in...

Page 34: ...ressed the new code will now be transmitted The receiver squelch of the other station will be opened and you can begin communication When using the 2 tone 5 tone Signaling System This feature if enabl...

Page 35: ...5 Tone receive status code When you press or press and hold this key the display will indicate the Message corresponding to the receive status condition per the pre defined status list Duty Press or...

Page 36: ...press ing the C key In this case the display indicates CANCEL briefly ARTS Login VX 454 VX 459 Only This function enable the displaying the logged ID of the MDC1200 ARTSTM ARTSTMII Press or press and...

Page 37: ...assigned Programmable key 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 red...

Page 38: ...ree of mo tion For further details contact your Vertex Standard Dealer ARTSTM Auto Range Transpond System This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTSTM equipped station are within...

Page 39: ...sub audible CTCSS DCS 4 LIGHT Set the BUSY TX LED and Lamp ON OFF 5 KEY Set the Key Lock function ON Lock OFF Free 6 DIAL Set the DIAL Lock function ON Lock OFF Free 7 PTT Set the PTT Lock function ON...

Page 40: ...16A VHF Antenna 136 150 MHz ATV 16B VHF Antenna 150 162 MHz ATV 16C VHF Antenna 162 174 MHz ATV 16XL VHF Antenna Untuned ATU 16B UHF Antenna 400 420 MHz ATU 16C UHF Antenna 420 450 MHz ATU 16D UHF Ant...

Page 41: ...hone VC 25 Over the head VOX Headset VH 110S Over the head Heavy Duty Headset VH 120S Earpiece mic w palm PTT Switch VH 130S Earpiece w palm mic and PTT switch VH 115S Behind the head Headset w boom m...

Page 42: ...l 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 out...

Page 43: ...GR CYP CZE DEU DNK ESP EST FIN FRA GBR GRC HUN IRL ITA LTU LUX LVA MLT NLD POL PRT ROU SVK SVN SWE CHE ISL LIE NOR Declaration of Conformity We YAESU UK Ltd declare under our sole responsibility that...

Page 44: ...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 Vertex Standard LMR Inc...

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