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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER TK-D200G/ TK-D200 UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER TK-D300G/ TK-D300 Mobile User Guide When you are outside, refer to the "Mobile User Guide". Mobile User Guide can be viewed with standard browser for Android tablet and iPhone. ■http://manual2.jvckenwood.com/com/
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KENWOOD for your DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) applications. This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your DMR (Digital Mobile Radio Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. ◆ Refer service to qualified technicians only. Safety: It is important that the operator
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powders, grain powders, etc.). • While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations. • Near explosives or blasting sites. • In aircraft. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.) • Where restrictions or warnings are posted
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• 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
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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. •
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• 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
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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
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: These unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. Carefully unpack x 6 mm 2 Universal connector cap 1 • Dressing screw (preassembled 1 • Packing (preassembled 1 Instruction manual 1 1
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/ Removing the (Optional) Battery Pack 1 Match the guides of the battery pack with the grooves on the upper Safety catch Note: ◆ For battery pack charging procedures and usage, refer to the battery charger Instruction Manual. ◆ The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use. ◆
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Installing the (Optional) 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. Antenna Note: Determine your positioning at a wide open location. When there is bad reception from the GPS satellite,
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Installing the Belt Clip Using the 2 screws (M3 x 6 mm), affix the supplied belt clip (KBH-10) in place. Screws Belt clip (KBH-10) Slider Mounting holes for KBH-12 • When attaching the optional KBH-12 belt clip, use the mounting holes on the chassis for the KBH-12. (To attach the KBH-12, move the
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and secure it in place using the attached screw. Universal connector cap INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET 1 Insert the guide of the speaker/ microphone or headset connector into place over the universal connector. 2 Secure the connector in place using the attached screw
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ORIENTATION There are 2 types of transceivers available: Type I: Equipped with a display and full keypad. Type II: Basic model. KEYS AND KNOBS Type I Speaker Microphone Type II Speaker Microphone 6
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① Selector knob Rotate to select a zone or channel (default). ② Transmit/ Receive/ Battery low indicator If enabled by your dealer, lights red while transmitting and green while receiving a call. Blinks orange while receiving an Individual or Group call and blinks red when the battery power is low
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Display (Type I Only) "OBMPH$IBOOFM CH 1 Indicator Menu Zone▲ Description Signal strength indicator. {p 28} Battery power indicator. {p 28} The Monitor or Squelch Off function is activated. The current Zone (left side icon)or Channel (right side icon) is added to scan. Scan is in progress.
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is activated. Text input mode for capital letters. Text input mode for lower case letters. Text input mode for numbers. Displays the key functions (key guide) for , , and . 9
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for further details on those functions which have been programmed on your transceiver. Note: ◆ The listed name in < > brackets is the Key Guide Display default value. Your dealer can change the display. ◆ The listed programmable functions may change or additional functions may be added. n None No
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n Channel Down (Continuous) Hold down this key to continuously decrease the Channel number. n Channel Entry Selects the channel number. n Channel Up Increases the Channel number in steps of 1. n Channel Up (Continuous) Hold down this key to continuously increase the
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n Emergency Places the transceiver into Emergency mode. Emergency mode is used to carry out emergency actions. Note: This function can be programmed only on the Auxiliary (orange) key and the optional speaker/microphone PF1 (orange) key. n Fixed Volume Cycles the various tone levels of the
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n Low Transmit Power Changes the output power to low when using a channel programmed with high power. Press this key again to return to high power. n Maintenance (Type I Only) Places the transceiver in Maintenance Display mode. n Menu (Type I Only) Places the transceiver in Menu
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you to choose a Selcall list or enter a code, and Status mode allows you to choose a Status list or enter a code. n Send the GPS Data Manually sends your GPS data to the base station. 14
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n Speaker Attenuation Temporarily reduces the volume level of the speaker/ microphone. Only the speaker/microphone PF1 and PF2 keys can be programmed with this function. n Squelch Level Adjusts the transceiver squelch level. n Squelch Off Press to hear background noise. Press this key
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n Zone Down Decreases the zone number in steps of 1. n Zone Down (Continuous) Hold down this key to continuously decrease the Zone number. n Zone Up Increases the zone number in steps of 1. n Zone Up (Continuous) Hold down this key to continuously increase the
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BASIC OPERATIONS Switching Power ON/OFF Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise fully to switch the transceiver OFF. ■ Transceiver Password (Type I Only) If the transceiver is password protected, "
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Selecting a Zone and Channel Select the desired zone using the key programmed as [Zone Up/ Down]. Each zone contains a group of channels. Select the desired channel using the Selector knob (default). Each channel is programmed with settings for transmitting and receiving. • You can toggle the
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■ Making Individual Calls (Type I Only) You can make calls to specific persons by using the key programmed as [Contact List], or by accessing the Menu. 1 Press the key programmed as [Contact List]. 2 Press / to select a unit ID from the list. • You can also enter a unit ID directly by using
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MENU MODE (Type I Only) Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured through the Menu instead of physical controls. Once you become familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. Menu Access 1 Press the key programmed as [Menu]. • The category list
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MENU CONFIGURATION Some transceiver keys may already be programmed with functions listed in the Menu. Those functions can be accessed directly by pressing the key. All other functions can still be accessed using the transceiver Menu. The following table lists the available Menu items. Menu Item
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. Enter Scrambler key mode. Enter Selcall mode. Enter Selcall mode. Press PF1 while in Selcall mode to enter Status mode. If programmed by your dealer, manually sends your GPS data to the base station. Enter Squelch level mode. Sets the Squelch Off function as on or off. Places the transceiver in
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Menu Item Status Talk Around Transceiver Password TX Audio Equalizer TX Auto Gain Control TX Noise Suppressor Zone Delete/ Add Description Enter Status mode. Sets Talk Around as on or off. Enter Transceiver Password mode. Sets the transmission equalizer as flat (normal), high boost (treble boost),
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Advanced OPERATIONS Talk Around Talk Around allows you to directly communicate with other transceivers without the use for a repeater. To activate Talk Around, press the key programmed as [Talk Around] or access the Menu. • The icon appears on the display while Talk Around is active. To deactivate
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You can also change the scrambler key by holding the key programmed as [Scrambler]. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as [Scrambler]. • The current setting appears. 2 Press / to select a new scrambler code. • Be sure that all group members are using the same scrambler code. 3 Press or to
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Backlight (Type I Only) Press the key programmed as [Backlight] to turn the transceiver display backlight on. • Once activated, the backlight remains on for a preset duration (set by your dealer). • Pressing any key other than the PTT switch, the Power switch/ Volume control, and the Backlight key
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Character Entry (Type I Only) There are 2 methods available for entering characters: ◆ Pressing the / keys Press / to cycle the characters from A ~ Z, a ~ z, 0 ~ 9, and a space (default settings). • To toggle between capital letters, lower case letters, and numbers, press the key. ◆ Using
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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to perform without any additional operation on your part. TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) The Time-out Timer prevents you from using a channel for an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the
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Compander If programmed by your dealer for a channel, the compander will remove excessive noise from transmitted signals, to provide higher clarity of signals. Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) When activated, BCL prevents you from interfering on a channel that is already in use. Pressing the PTT switch
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