Kenwood NX-720GE- Manuals

1 GETTING STARTED Note : The following instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorized KENWOOD service facility, or the factory. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed below before discarding the packing material. If any ...

2 ■ Installing the Transceiver For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and screw set, so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision. Note : Before installing the transceiver, check how far the mounting screws will extend below ...

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT AND REAR VIEWS ① (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver ON or OFF. ② / keys Press to activate their programmable functions {page 5}. ③ / keys Press to activate their programmable functions {page 5}. ④ TX/RX Indicator Lights red while transmitting and green while re...

4 DISPLAY Icon Description Displays the signal strength. Not used. Appears when the GPS position is determined. Appears when Monitor or Squelch Off is activated. Blinks when an incoming call matches your Optional Signaling. Appears when the Talk Around function is on. Lights while scanning or while ...

5 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS The , , , , , S , A , <B , C> , and ■ keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. Ask your dealer for details on these functions. • None• Autodial• Autodial Programming • AUX A • AUX B • Broadcast 1 • Call 1 ~ 6• CH/GID Down • CH/GID Recall • CH/GID Up • Ch...

6 BASIC OPERATIONS SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF Press to switch the transceiver ON. • A beep sounds and the display illuminates.• If the Transceiver Password function is programmed, “PASSWORD” will appear on the display. Press again to switch the transceiver OFF. ■ Transceiver Password To enter the passw...

7 • If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free. 3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive.• For best sound quality, hold the transceiver approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth. ■ Making Group Calls (Digital) If a key has been program...

8 SCAN Scan monitors for signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops if a signal is present. To begin scanning, press the key programmed as [Scan] . • The indicator appears.• When a signal is detected on a channel, Scan paus...

10 FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by JVC KENWOOD Corporation . Note: This function is available only in analog operation. SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING) A Selcall is a voice call to a station or group of stations...

11 5 Press the / key to select the status you want to transmit. • If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter a station ID by using the microphone DTMF keypad (refer to step 3, above). 6 Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. • “COMPLETE” appears on the display when the status has been successfu...

14 DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS MANUAL DIALING 1 Press and hold the PTT switch. 2 Enter the desired digits using the microphone DTMF keypad. • If you release the PTT switch, transmit mode will end even if the complete number has not been sent. • If the Keypad Auto PTT function has been ena...

15 11 Press the S or key to accept the number and store the entry. ■ Removing an Autodial Entry 1 Press the key programmed as [Autodial Programming] . 2 Press the / key to select a memory location number. 3 Press the A or # key. • “DELETE” appears on the display.• Additionally, you can press and hol...

16 ADVANCED OPERATIONS EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as [Emergency]. • Ask your dealer for the length of time necessary to hold this key before the transceiver enters Emergency mo...

17 1 Select your desired channel. 2 Press and hold the key programmed as [OST] for 1 second. 3 Press the / key to select your desired tone or code. • Your dealer can set up to 40 tones/codes. 4 When you have finished operating using OST, press the [OST] key again to turn the OST function OFF. ■ Radi...

18 2 Press the / key to select your desired squelch level from 0 to 9. 3 Press the S or key to store the new setting. SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received calls. No icon appears when no signal is available. Strong Sufficient Weak Very weak flashes...

19 BACKGROUND OPERATIONS 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 transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound. Release the PTT switch. AUXILIARY PORT Press the key progr...