Kenwood TK-2000 Operation Manual 2

THANK YOU

We are grateful you have chosen

KENWOOD

for your land mobile radio applications.

NOTICES TO THE USER

◆

Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within the territories under

government control.

◆

Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.

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Refer service to qualified technicians only.

Safety:

It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards common to the

operation of any transceiver.

PRECAUTIONS

•

Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet.

•

Ensure that there are no metallic items located between the transceiver and the battery pack.

•

Do not use options not specified by

KENWOOD

.

•

If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged parts.

•

If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reduce the transceiver volume.

Pay

attention to the volume level when turning the squelch off.

•

Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch the

cable.

•

Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.

•

Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.

•

When the transceiver is used for long transmissions, the radiator and chassis will become hot. Do

not touch these locations when replacing the battery pack.

•

Do not immerse the transceiver in water.

•

Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional accessories.

•

When water gets into the microphone opening or the speaker grill, the voice level may become low

or distorted.

Lightly shake the transceiver to remove the water from the speaker and/or microphone

before operating the transceiver.

•

For safety reasons, we recommend that the AC adapter (for the battery charger) should be

connected to an easily accessible AC socket.

•

To dispose of batteries, be sure to comply with the laws and regulations in your country or region.

Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:

•

In explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).

•

While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.

•

Near explosives or blasting sites.

•

In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the

airline crew.)

•

Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use of radio devices, including but not

limited to medical facilities.

•

Near persons using pacemakers.

•

Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.

•

Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while the vehicle is running.

When the

airbag inflates, the transceiver may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers.

•

Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or if any metallic parts are exposed from the

antenna covering.

Transmitting at such a time may result in a high-frequency burn.

•

If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the transceiver power

off immediately, remove the battery pack from the transceiver, and contact your

KENWOOD

dealer.

•

Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic laws.

Please check and observe

the vehicle regulations in your area.

•

Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or cold conditions.

•

Do not carry the battery pack with metal objects, as they may short the battery terminals.

•

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced; replace only with the same type.

•

When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry, it is easy to build up an electric charge

(static electricity).

When using an earphone accessory in such conditions, it is possible for the

transceiver to send an electric shock through the earphone and to your ear.

We recommend you

use only a speaker/microphone in these conditions, to avoid electric shocks.

Information concerning the battery pack:

The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent.

Mishandling may cause

the battery to rupture producing flames or extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of

damage to the battery.

Please observe the following prohibitive matters.

•

Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery!

The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit to avoid danger.

If they suffer serious

damage, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

•

Do not short-circuit the battery!

Do not join the + and – terminals using any form of metal (such as a paper clip or wire).

Do not carry or

store the battery pack in containers holding metal objects (such as wires, chain-necklace or hairpins).

If the battery pack is short-circuited, excessive current will flow and the battery may generate heat or

smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

It will also cause metal objects to heat up.

•

Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery!

If the insulator is melted, the gas release vent or safety function is damaged, or the electrolyte is

ignited, the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

•

Do not leave the battery near fire, stoves, or other heat generators (areas reaching over

80°C)!

If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature, an internal short-circuit may occur in the

individual cells and the battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

•

Do not immerse the battery in water or get it wet by other means!

If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at extreme current (or voltage)

and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.

The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or

burst into flame.

•

Do not charge the battery near fire or under direct sunlight!

If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at extreme current (or voltage)

and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.

The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or

burst into flame.

•

Use only the specified charger and observe charging requirements!

If the battery is charged in unspecified conditions (under high temperature over the regulated

value, excessive high voltage or current over regulated value, or with a remodeled charger), it may

overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.

The battery may generate heat or smoke,

rupture, or burst into flame.

•

Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with an instrument, or step on it!

This may break or deform the battery, causing a short-circuit.

The battery may generate heat or


•

Do not jar or throw the battery!

An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat or smoke, rupture, and/or burst into flame.

If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at an abnormal current (or

voltage), and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.

The battery may generate heat or smoke,

rupture, or burst into flame.

•

Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way!

The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

•

Do not solder directly onto the battery!

If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safety function is damaged, the battery may

generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

•

Do not reverse the battery polarity (and terminals)!

When charging a reversed battery, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.

In some cases, an

unexpected large amount of current may flow upon discharging.

The battery may generate heat or


•

Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery!

The battery pack has positive and negative poles.

If the battery pack does not smoothly connect

with a charger or operating equipment, do not force it; check the polarity of the battery.

If the battery

pack is reverse-connected to the charger, it will be reverse-charged and an abnormal chemical

reaction may occur.


•

Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery!

If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with fresh water as soon

as possible, without rubbing your eyes.

Go to the hospital immediately.

If left untreated, it may cause

eye-problems.

•

Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time!

If the battery pack has not finished charging even after the regulated time has passed, stop it.

The

battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into flame.

•

Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high pressure container!


•

Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire!

If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor), immediately remove it from flammable

areas.

Electrolyte leaking from battery can easily catch on fire and may cause the battery to

generate smoke or burst into flame.

•

Do not use an abnormal battery!

If the battery pack emits a bad odor, appears to have different coloring, is deformed, or seems

abnormal for any other reason, remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do not use it.


Firmware Copyrights

The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in KENWOOD product memories are

reserved for JVCKENWOOD Corporation.

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 ACCESSORIES

•

Antenna

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1

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Battery charger/ AC adapter (KSC-35S)

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1

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Li-ion Battery pack (KNB-65L)

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1

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Speaker/ microphone jack cover

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1

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Belt clip (KBH-10)

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1

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Screw with washer

(M3 x 8 mm)

................................................

2

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Screw

(M3 x 6 mm)

.....................................................................

1

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Instruction manual

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PREPARATION

INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK

◆

Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by

fire.

◆

Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.

Lock lever

1

To install the battery pack, align

the base of the battery pack

with the transceiver, then press

the battery pack into place until

the lock lever is secure.

Lock lever

2

To remove the battery pack,

push the lock lever up, then pull

the battery pack away from the

transceiver.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Antenna

Screw the antenna into the connector

on the top of the transceiver by holding

the antenna at its base and turning it

clockwise until secure.

Note:

The antenna is neither a handle,

a key ring retainer, nor a speaker/

microphone attachment point.

Using the

antenna in these ways may damage the

antenna and degrade your transceiver’s

performance.

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

Belt clip

If necessary, attach the belt clip using

the two supplied M3 x 8 mm screws

with washer.

Lever

Lever

•

To remove the battery pack when

the belt clip is attached, slide the

left and right levers to the upper

side to release the lock of the

battery. Then pull the battery pack

away from the transceiver by lifting

up the belt clip.

INSTALLING THE COVER OVER THE SPEAKER/

MICROPHONE JACKS

Speaker/

microphone

jack cover

If you are not using a speaker/

microphone, install the cover over

the speaker/ microphone jacks

using the supplied M3 x 6 mm

screw.

Note:

To keep the transceiver

water resistant, you must cover the

speaker/ microphone jacks with the

supplied cover.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before

use.

ATTENTION:

Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a

battery pack before inserting the transceiver into the charger.

1

Plug the AC adapter cable into

the jack located on the rear of the

charger.

2

Plug the AC adapter into an AC

outlet.

•

It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery pack.

•

When the charger will not be used for a long time, unplug

the AC adapter from the AC outlet.

Note:

◆

When an abnormality occurs during charging, the indicator

performs as follows:

Blinks red:

The battery pack is either defective or the battery

pack contacts are not properly mated with those of the charger.

Alternates flashing green and orange:

The battery pack

has not satisfied the charging start temperature.

Remove the

battery pack from the charger and wait until it reaches a normal

temperature before charging it again.

◆

The ambient temperature should be between 5°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.

Replace the battery

pack.

◆

While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion battery pack

in areas with an ambient temperature of –10°C and lower,

operating time may be shortened.

◆

Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of

battery pack disposal.

ORIENTATION

Antenna

Microphone

Speaker

Battery Pack

Channel selector

Rotate to change the operating channel.

•

If your dealer has set the

[S-Selector]

function,

rotate the Channel selector and select the “S”

position to begin scanning.

LED indicator

Refer to the LED Indicator Status table.

Power switch/ Volume control

Turn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON.

To switch the

transceiver OFF, turn counterclockwise until a click sounds.

Rotate to adjust the volume level.

PTT (Push to Talk) switch

Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit.

Side key

Press to activate its programmable function.

Speaker/ microphone jacks

Insert the speaker/ microphone or headset plug into this

jack.

PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

Your dealer can program the

Side

key each with one of the

following functions.

■

None

No function has been programmed.

■

Autodial

DTMF Autodial allows you to make a private call to another

party.

■

Monitor

Momentarily press this key to deactivate QT or DQT

signaling. Press the key again to return to normal operation.

■

Monitor Momentary

Press and hold this key to deactivate QT or DQT signaling.

Release the key to return to normal operation.

■

Scan

Press this key to start scanning the transceiver channels.

■

Squelch Off

Momentarily press this key to hear background noise.

Press

the key again to return to normal operation.

■

Squelch Off Momentary

Press and hold this key to hear background noise.

Release

the key to return to normal operation.

BASIC OPERATIONS

1

Turn the

Power

switch

/ Volume

control clockwise to switch

the transceiver power ON.

•

A beep sounds if enabled by your dealer.

2

Press the key programmed with the

Monitor

or

Squelch Off

function to hear background noise, then rotate the

Power

switch

/ Volume

control to adjust the volume.

3

Rotate the

Channel

selector to select your desired channel.

•

When you receive an appropriate signal, you will hear audio

from the speaker.

4

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 lips.

Charging slot

Indicator

5

Release the

PTT

switch to receive.

Note:

When the battery pack voltage becomes too low, transmission

will stop and an alert tone will sound.

LED Indicator Status

Indicator Color

Meaning

Lights red

Transmitting

Lights green

Receiving a call

Alternates red and

green

VOX gain level adjustment mode

Squelch level setting mode

Blinks red

Battery power is low while transmitting

Blinks green

Scanning

SQUELCH LEVEL SETTING

To adjust the Squelch Level, perform the following steps:

1

Turn the transceiver power OFF.

2

Rotate the

Channel

selector to select the “S” position.

3

Press and hold the

Side

key while turning the transceiver

power ON.

4

Continue to hold the

Side

key until a beep sounds.

•

The LED indicator alternates between red and green.

5

Release the

Side

key.

6

Rotate the

Channel

selector clockwise to increase the

Squelch level and counterclockwise to decrease the Squelch

level.

•

The Squelch level can be adjusted from levels 1 to 9.

The

higher the level, the stronger the signals must be to receive.

•

An error will occur when selecting the “10” ~ “S” positions.

7

Press and hold the

Side

key for 2 seconds to save the

setting.

•

A beep will sound.

8

Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to

activate the new settings.

VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)

VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free.

This feature

can be activated or deactivated by your dealer.

To activate VOX and set the VOX Gain level, perform the

following steps:

1

Connect the headset to the transceiver .

•

The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not

connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.

2

Rotate the

Channel

selector to select any position other

than “S”.

3

With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the

Side

key while turning the transceiver power ON.

4

Continue to hold the

Side

key until a beep sounds.

•

The LED indicator alternates between red and green.

5

Release the

Side

key.

6

Rotate the

Channel

selector clockwise to increase the VOX

gain level and counterclockwise to decrease the VOX gain

level.

•

The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10 and OFF

(select the “11” ~ “S” position).

•

While speaking into the transceiver, the LED will light

orange when you reach a VOX gain level that recognizes

your voice.

7

Press and hold the

Side

key for 2 seconds to save the

setting.

•

A beep will sound.

8

Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to

activate VOX.

Note:

If a headset is connected to the transceiver while the VOX

function is switched ON and the VOX Gain level is configured to a

higher, more sensitive level, louder received signals may cause the

transceiver to start transmission.

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.

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.

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.

3

Slide a battery pack or a

transceiver equipped with a

battery pack into the charging

slot of the charger.

•

Make sure the metal

contacts of the battery pack

mate securely with the

charger terminals.

•

The indicator lights red and

charging begins.

4

When charging is completed,

the indicator flashing green.

Remove the battery pack

or the transceiver from the

charging slot of the charger.

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