FIG.1
FIG.2
FIG.3
FIG.4
FIG.5
FIG.6
unPackinG anD checkinG eQuiPMenT
Carefully unpack the transceiver. If any of the items listed below are missing or damaged, file a
claim with the carrier immediately.
suPPlieD iTeMs
• Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
• Instruction manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
orienTaTion
Antenna
Microphone
Speaker
Earphone jack (3.5mm Mono Type)
Connect the earphone plug to this jack.
Micro USB jack (B Type)
Connect a USB cable to this jack to charge
the transceiver battery pack.
Function key
• Press this key to change the function
of the Up/Down keys as follows:
Volume Adjustment mode
→
Channel Select mode
→
Programmable Function mode
Note: When the LED indicator
lights purple, the transceiver is in
Programmable Function mode.
• Hold this key for 1 second to activate
its programmable function.
PTT (Push to Talk) switch
Press and hold, then speak into the
microphone to transmit.
Power switch
•
Hold for 1 second to turn the
transceiver power ON. Hold for
2 seconds to turn the transceiver
power OFF.
• Momentarily press this key while the
transceiver power is ON to activate
the Battery Level Guide. Refer to the
Battery Level Guide table.
Up/Down key
Press these keys to adjust the volume,
change the channel, and operate their
programmable functions.
LED indicator
Refer to the LED Indicator Status table.
Strap hole
Connect a commercially available strap
here.
LED light
This LED lights up for use as a flashlight.
PreParaTion
charGinG The BaTTerY Pack
• The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use.
• To charge the transceiver, use a commercially available USB cable (Micro USB B Type).
• Charge the transceiver through a commercially available PC or AC adapter power source.
1 Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a battery pack before charging.
2 Plug the
USB cable (B Type) into the Micro USB jack (FIG.1).
3 Connect the USB cable to your PC or AC adapter.
• The LED indicator lights blue (FIG.2).
4 When charging is complete, the LED indicator turns off.
• It takes approximately 4 hours to charge the battery pack.
◆
Do not disassemble the battery pack.
◆
Be sure to follow local laws concerning the disposal of battery packs.
1 Using a #1 size Phillips screwdriver, remove the 4 screws, then lift the back panel (FIG.1).
2 Remove the packing containing the old battery pack from the transceiver (FIG.2).
• Lift the battery pack cable and remove the connector from the PCB terminal (FIG.2).
3 Remove the old battery pack from the packing and insert the new battery pack.
• Pass the battery pack cable through the hole in the packing (FIG.3).
• Attach it so that the 4 points are on the battery pack (FIG.3).
4 Insert the connector of the new battery pack into the PCB terminal by pressing down on it,
then lay the battery pack into position (FIG.4).
• Match the direction of the connector and insert it vertically (FIG.4).
• Wire the battery pack cable (FIG.5) and route it around the packing
(FIG.6)
.
• Confirm the routing of the cable (FIG.5) with the 4 points of the packing (FIG.3).
5 Place the back panel over the battery pack and connect it using the 4 screws.
FIG.1
Micro USB
jack cover
Note:
◆
The ambient temperature should be between 0°C and 40°C while charging is in progress.
Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery.
◆
The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly
charged (approximately 500 cycles). Replace the battery pack.
◆
While operating the transceiver using a Li‑ion battery pack in areas with an ambient temperature
close to 0°C, the operating time may be shortened.
REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK
Replace an expired battery pack with a newly purchased KNB‑71L battery pack.
ProGraMMaBle auXiliarY FuncTions
Your dealer can program the
Function key and the Up/Down key each with one of the following
functions.
Function
Meaning
None
No function has been programmed. (Default setting for the
Up/Down key.)
Monitor
Press this key to deactivate QT or DQT signaling. Press this key again to
return to normal operation.
Squelch Off
Press this key to hear background noise. Press this key again to return to
normal operation.
Flashlight
Press this key to turn on the LED light on the rear of the transceiver. Press
this key again to turn off the LED light.
• The LED light will automatically turn off after approximately 30 seconds, if it
is not turned off manually. (Default setting for the
Function key.)
Tone Alert
Press this key to activate Tone Alert. Tone Alert provides an audible alarm
when signals are received on the frequency you are monitoring. Press this
key again to return to normal operation.
• When Tone Alert turns ON, the LED indicator color cycles through green, light
blue, blue, purple, red, yellow, and white approximately every 30 seconds.
• When a signal is received, the LED indicator color cycles through green, light
blue, blue, purple, red, yellow, and white approximately every 5 seconds.
• Tone Alert ends once a signal is received. To reactivate Tone Alert, press this
key again. Press any key to stop the 5 second LED indicator cycle.
Basic oPeraTions
TransMiTTinG anD receiVinG
1 Hold the Power switch for 1 second to switch the transceiver power ON.
• A beep sounds and LED Indicator blinks blue a number of times as described in the Battery
Level Guide table.
2 In Channel Select mode, press the Up/Down key to select your desired channel.
• After selecting a channel, the transceiver announces the channel number and the LED
indicator blinks yellow for a number of times
corresponding
to the channel number.
For example, when selecting channel 3, “three” is announced and the LED indicator blinks
yellow 3 times.
3 To make a call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone using your
normal speaking voice.
• Hold the microphone approximately 3 to 4 cm (1.5 inches) from your mouse.
4 Release the PTT switch to receive.
5 In Volume Adjustment mode, press the Up/Down key to adjust the volume.
• Press the key programmed as
[Squelch Off] to hear background noise.
Note:
◆
When the battery pack voltage becomes too low, transmission will stop and an alert tone will sound.
(Low Battery Warning: While operating the transceiver, the Low Battery Warning sounds an alert tone
every 30 seconds and the LED indicator blinks red when the battery needs recharged or replaced.)
◆
Even when setting the volume to 0, the transceiver will continue to emit beep sounds and channel
announcements.
◆
Continuously trasmitting when the transceiver becomes too hot will cause the output power to decrease
and may eventually stop trasmission. Stop transmitting for a while to allow the transceiver to cool down.
◆
You may sometimes hear noise during communications, depending on the caller’s transceiver.
leD inDicaTor sTaTus
Indicator Color
Red
Green
Blinks Light Blue 2 Times
Blinking Red
Meaning
Transmitting
Receiving a call
Standby state*
Battery power is low
* The transceiver has not been used for at least 10 seconds.
BaTTerY leVel GuiDe
You can determine the remaining battery power level by pressing the
Power switch while the
transceiver power is ON. The LED indicator will blink blue a number of times corresponding to the
battery power remaining.
Indicator Status
Blinks 3 Times
Blinks 2 Times
Blinks 1 Time
Battery Level
High
Medium
Low
sQuelch leVel seTTinG
To adjust the Squelch level, perform the following steps:
1 Turn the transceiver power OFF.
2 While holding down the Up/Down key, turn the transceiver power ON.
3 Continue to hold the Up and Down keys until a beep sounds.
• The LED indicator alternates between red and green.
4 Release the Up/Down key.
5 Press the Up key to increase the Squelch level and the Down key to decrease the Squelch
level.
• The Squelch level can be adjusted from levels 0 to 5. The higher the level, the stronger the
signals must be to receive.
• After selecting a Squelch level, the transceiver beeps a number of times corresponding to the
selected level. For example, when selecting Squelch level 3, the transceiver will beep 3 times.
When selecting Squelch level 0, the transceiver will sound 1 low short beep.
6 Press and hold the Function key for 2 seconds to save the setting.
• A beep will sound.
7 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to activate the new settings.
BackGrounD oPeraTions
TiMe-ouT TiMer (ToT)
The Time‑out Timer prevents callers from using a channel for an extended duration. If you
continuously transmit for the duration programmed by your dealer (default is 1 minute),
transmission will stop and an alert tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the
PTT switch.
BaTTerY saVer
When activated by your dealer, the Battery Saver function decreases the amount of power used
after no signal is present and no operations are being performed for 5 seconds. When a signal is
received or an operation is performed, Battery Saver turns off.
Note: While the Battery Saver is operating, the LED may flash green when receiving a QT/DQT signal
which does not match the QT/DQT tone/code set up in your transceiver.
BusY channel lockouT (Bcl)
When activated, BCL prevents you from interfering on a channel that is already in use. Pressing
the
PTT switch will cause an alert tone to sound and the transceiver will not transmit. Release the
PTT switch to stop the tone.
Note: Ask your dealer for an explanation on how BCL functions when using QT or DQT signaling.
QT/ DQT siGnalinG
QT/ DQT is used to segregate talk groups, so users only hear calls from their own group.
FIG.2
LED Indicator
connecTinG an earPhone
Connect an earphone to the earphone jack
on the top of the transceiver.
Earphone
jack cover
3.5 mm mono plug
Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant,
the earphone jack cover must remain closed.
Packing
Red
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