INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF510 iF520 UHF TRANSCEIVER iF610 iF620 IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. CAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. This connection will ruin the transceiver. NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver might be damaged. NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL -- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F510/IC-F520 VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC-F610/IC-F620 UHF TRANSCEIVER. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur. CAUTION NOTE Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. WORD NEVER allow children to touch the transceiver. NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. USE supplied microphone only. Other microphones have different pin assignments and may damage the transceiver. DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with temi TABLE OF CONTENTS peratures below ­22°F (­30°C) or above +140°F (+60°C) or, in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard. IMPORTANT .................................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................. i CAUTIONS ....................................................................................... i TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. ii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ........................................................ 1­6 I Front panel ............................................................................ 1 I Function display .................................................................... 2 I Programmable function keys ................................................ 3 2 OPERATION ...................................................................... 7­10 I Turning power ON ................................................................ 7 I Channel selection ................................................................. 7 I Receiving and transmitting ................................................... 8 D Transmitting notes .......................................................... 8 D Tx code channel selection .............................................. 9 D Tx code number selection .............................................. 9 D DTMF transmission ........................................................ 9 D Scrambler function ......................................................... 9 D User set mode .............................................................. 10 3 OPTIONAL SmarTrunk IITM OPERATION ....................... 11­12 I SmarTrunk IITM and conventional modes ............................ 11 I SmarTrunk IITM operation .................................................... 11 4 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE ............................. 13­18 I Rear panel and connection ................................................. 13 I Supplied Accessories ......................................................... 14 I Mounting the transceiver ..................................................... 15 D Inverting the Front panel .............................................. 15 D Mounting the Transceiver ............................................. 16 I Optional UT-105/UT-108 installation ................................... 17 I Optional UT-109/UT-110 installation ................................... 17 I Optional OPC-617 installation ............................................. 18 I Antenna ............................................................................... 18 I Fuse replacement ............................................................... 18 I Cleaning ............................................................................. 18 5 OPTIONS ............................................................................... 19 6 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ..................................... 20 AVOID operating the transceiver without running the vehicle's engine. The vehicle's battery will quickly run out if the transceiver is in transmission while the vehicle's engine OFF. AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty environments. AVOID placing the transceiver against walls. This will obstruct heat dissipation. AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they damage the transceiver surfaces. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operating continuously for long periods. For U.S.A. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. ii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel q w e r u y t q AF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level. · Minimum audio level is pre-programmed. w LEFT UP/DOWN []/[] KEYS One of several functions can be programmed by your Dealer. (Same as [P0] to [P4] keys) e FUNCTION DISPLAY Displays variety of information, such as an operating channel number/name, 2/5tone code, DTMF numbers and audible condition, etc. NOTE: The above functions depend on pre-programming. r RIGHT UP/DOWN [ ]/[ ] KEYS Push to select the operating channel. Can be programmed for one of several functions by your Dealer. (Same as [P0] to [P4] keys) 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P4] Desired functions can be programmed independently by your Dealer. y POWER SWITCH [POWER] Push to turns the power ON and OFF. · The following functions are available at power ON as options: - Automatic scan start - Password prompt - Set mode 1 I Function display qw e r t y u i o u MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Connect the supplied microphone or optional DTMF microphone for SmarTrunk IITM operation here. NEVER connect non-specified microphones. The pin assignments may be different and the transceiver may be damaged. MICROPHONE The supplied microphone has a PTT switch and a hanger hook. · The following functions are available when the microphone is on or off hook: - Automatic scan start when hung on. - Automatic priority channel selection when hung off. - Sets to `Inaudible' condition (mute condition) when hung on. - Sets to `Audible' condition (un-mute condition) when hung off. q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears while transmitting or sending a 2/5tone code. w BUSY INDICATOR Appears while the channel is in busy. e SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Indicates relative signal strength level. r LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected. t AUDIBLE INDICATOR Appears when the channel is in the `Audible' condition (unmute condition). y COMPANDER INDICATOR Appears when compander function is activated. 2 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION u SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when scrambler function is activated. (Optional UT109 (#02)/UT110 (#02) SCRAMBLER UNIT is required.) i 2/5TONE INDICATOR Appears when specified 2/5tone call is received. o ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY Displays the CH number, 2/5tone indication, DTMF numbers, Audible indication, etc. I Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], [P4], [], [], [ ] and [ ] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom Dealer or System operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. In the following explanations, programmable function names are bracketed, the specific switch used to activate the function depends on programming. [CH UP] [CH DN] CH UP AND DOWN KEYS · Select an operating channel. · Select a transmit code channel after pushing the [TX CH] key. · Select a DTMF channel after pushing the [DTMF] key. · Select a scan group wile pushing and holding the [SCAN] key. OPERATING CHANNEL KEYS Select an operating channel directly. [CH1] [CH2] [CH3] [CH4] [PRI A] [PRI B] 3 PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS Select priority A or priority B channel with each push. PANEL DESCRIPTION [BANK] BANK KEY Select and determine a bank number. · When the optional UT-105 is installed, push [BANK] then push [CH UP]/[CH DN] to select operating bank number, and then push [BANK] to determine the bank number. 1 [MONI] MONITOR KEY Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each channel independently: · Push and hold the key to unmute the channel (audio is emitted; `Audible' condition). · Push the key to toggle the mute and unmute conditions (toggles `Audible' and `Inaudible'). · Push the key to mute the channel (sets to `Inaudible' only). · Push the key to unmute the channel (sets to `Audible' only). · Push the key after the communication is finished to send a `reset code'. [SCAN A] SCAN START/STOP KEY [SCAN B] Push this key to start scanning; and push again to stop. NOTE: Place the microphone on hook to start scanning. Take the microphone off hook to stop scanning. Push and hold this key to indicate the scan group, then push to select the desired group. [TAG] SCAN TAG KEY Adds or deletes the selected channel to the scan group. LOCK KEY Electronically locks all programmable keys except the following: · [CALL] (incl. [CAL A] and [CAL B]), [MONI] and [EMER] keys. NOTE: The unmute condition (`Audible' condition) may automatically return to the mute condition (`Inaudible` condition) after a specified period. [W/N] WIDE/NARROW KEY Push [W/N] to toggle bandwidth between wide or narrow. OUTPUT POWER SELECTION KEYS Select the transmit output power temporarily or permanently depending on the pre-setting. · Ask your Dealer or System Operator for the output power level for each selection. [LOCK] [H/L] 4 1 [TA] PANEL DESCRIPTION TALK AROUND KEY Turns the talk around function ON and OFF. · The talk around function equalises the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for mobileto-mobile communication. CALL KEYS Transmit a 5-tone code. · Call transmission is necessary before you call another station depending on your signaling system. · The [CAL A] and/or [CAL B] keys may be available when your system employs selective `Individual/Group' calls. Ask your Dealer which call is assigned to each key. EMERGENCY KEY Push and hold the key to transmit an emergency call. · If you want to cancel the emergency call, push (or push and hold) the key again before transmitting the call. · The emergency call is transmitted one time only or repeatedly until receiving a control code depending on the pre-setting. [TX CH] TX CODE KEY Select a transmit 5-tone code (station code) channel. TX CODE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEY Push to selects a TX code channel directory. DTMF CHANNEL SELECT KEY Push this key to select a DTMF channel. · Push this key, then select the desired DTMF channel using the [ ]/[ ] keys. Push the key to transmit the selected DTMF code. C. TONE CHANNEL ENTER KEY Push this key then input a continuous tone memory channel number using [ ]/[ ] keys to change the tone frequency. [CODE] [CALL] [CAL A] [CAL B] [DTMF] [TONE] [EMER] 5 PANEL DESCRIPTION [ID MR] ID MEMORY READ KEY Recalls detected ID codes. · Push this key, then push [ ]/[ ] for selection. · Up to 5 ID's are memorized. Push and hold this key to erase all memorized IDs. TRUNKING GROUP KEY Push to select the Trunking group. MIC COMPANDER KEY Push to toggle the mic compander function ON or OFF. USER SET MODE KEY Changes the contents of the items in the User Set mode. · Push and hold [SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode, push [SET] momentarily to select the item. Push [ ] and [ ] to set the desired level/condition. Push and hold [SET] again to exit set mode. · User set mode also available via the `Power ON function'. Please refer p. 10 also. [SCRM] 1 SCRAMBLER KEY · Push and hold to turn the voice scrambler function ON. · Push to turn the voice scrambler function OFF. NOTE: · Optional UT-109 (#02) or UT-110 (#02) VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT is required. - UT-109: Non-rolling type. 32 codes are available. - UT-110: Rolling type. Provides higher communication security. 1020 (4 groups × 255) cods are available. [GRP] [COMP] [SET] · This transceiver requires version #02 unit, do not install version #01, as they are not compatible. · UT-109 and UT-110 require some PC board modifications. Please refer `I Optional UT109/UT-110 installation'. (p.17) · Please contact your Dealer for details. 6 2 OPERATION I Channel selection Several types channel selections are available, methods may differ according to your system set up. I Turning power ON q Push [POWER] to turn the power ON. · A power-up alert tone sounds for about 1 sec. and an opening message may appear. w If th ...