INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER iPCR1500 iPCR2500 FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The IC-PCR1500/ PCR2500 COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVERS is designed and built with Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the receiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-PCR1500/PCR2500. D FEATURES [COMMON] Wide frequency coverage with all mode receive Real-time bandscope function IF shift function ANF and NR functions are available (Only when the DSP unit is installed.) EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock R WARNING! may occur. CAUTION NOTE Equipment damage may occur. Recommended for optimum use. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. WORD [For IC-PCR2500 only] Dualwatch operation/Diversity operation DV and P25, Digital modes are available (Only when the specific digital unit is installed.) MOUSE PROPERTY SETTING Depending on the `Mouse Property' setting in the control panel, main and sub mouse button functions are swapped. In this instruction manual, the operation is described with the default setting. Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. i SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PC · Microsoft® Windows® XP/2000/Me/98SE installed · USB 2.0 or 1.1 · Intel Pentium® III 450 MHz or faster (Pentium® 4 recommended) · At least 128 MB of memory or higher (256 MB or more recommended) · At least 50 MB or higher hard disk space · At least 1024 × 768 pixel resolution, high color display · CD-ROM or DVD drive is required for software installation. · Mouse or other compatible pointing device is required. · USB audio dropouts or gaps may occur, because of a lack of PC power. · Additional hard disk space is required for; - Recording sound (at high quality): max 300 MB (approx.) - Storing scope data Frequency mode : max 5 MB (approx.) Time mode : max 1.5 MB (approx.) - Memory channel data : max 500 kB (approx.) Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A and other countries. Screen shots produced with permission from Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q w e r t y q Antenna ............................................................ 1 w AC adapter* ...................................................... 1 e USB cable ......................................................... 1 r CD .................................................................. 1 t Foot pad sheet...................................................... 1 y Cable hanger ...................................................... 1 *Not supplied with some versions. ii PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER connect the OPC-254L to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids. The receiver may be damaged. NEVER operate or touch the receiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or damage the receiver. DO NOT start vehicle engine while the IC-PCR1500 or ICPCR2500 control software is running when optional CP-12L is connected to a cigarette lighter socket. This may result in the computer hang up. DO NOT leave the Main unit for long time with power switch ON condition, because approx. 55 mA current is still drained. This cause vehicle's battery will become exhausted. AVOID using or placing the receiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 0°C (+32°F) or above +60°C (+140°F). For DC power operation (while connecting an OPC-254L or CP-12L) AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they can damage the receiver's surfaces. DO NOT use the supplied CD for any other devices. The CD is for the IC-PCR1500/R1500, IC-PCR2500/R2500 only. DO NOT turn the Main unit power OFF or disconnect the USB cable between the Main unit and PC while IC-PCR1500 or IC-PCR2500 control software is running. This may result in the computer hang up. iii NEVER connect the receiver to a power source of more than 13.9 V DC. This will damage the receiver. NEVER connect the receiver to a power source using reverse polarity. This will damage the receiver. NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the receiver may be damaged. If a connection cable is disconnected or has a loose connection during operation, an error may occur. Connect the connectors correctly, and DO NOT touch the connectors during operation. ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25 For the operation of PC and peripheral devices, follow the instructions provided in the manuals which come with the PC and peripheral devices. This device may cause signal interference when used in a domestic setting. When interference occurs, move this unit as far as possible away from the affected device. All copyrights associated with this manual and all intellectual property rights associated with the hardware and software of the IC-PCR1500/PCR2500 are held by Icom Inc. Unauthorized reproduction or transmission of this manual, or any part hereof, is prohibited. The content of this manual, the hardware and software associated with the IC-PCR1500/PCR2500, and the appearance of the IC-PCR1500/PCR2500 are all subject to change without notice. This device made under license under one or more of the following US patents: #4,590,473, #4,636,791, #5,148,482, #5,185,796, #5,271,017, #5,377,229. The IMBETM voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Pat. Nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084, #5,195,166. For U.S.A. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations. UNIT P25 digital mode is available when optional UT-122 is installed to IC-PCR2500 or IC-R2500. DIGITAL iv TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ................................................... i IMPORTANT ................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .................................... i MOUSE PROPERTY SETTING ........................... i SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................. ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .............................. ii PRECAUTIONS ............................................. iii ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25 ........................... iv TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................... v 1 INSTALLATION ....................................... 1­3 Hardware installation ................................. 1 TNC connection ....................................... 2 DC power supply connection ........................ 2 Accessory attachments .............................. 3 2 DRIVER INSTALLATION ........................ 4­24 Microsoft® Windows® XP ........................... 4 Microsoft® Windows® 2000 ........................ 10 Microsoft® Windows® 98SE ........................ 16 Microsoft® Windows® Me ........................... 20 3 APPLICATION INSTALLATION ............... 25­29 Installation ............................................. 25 Launching the IC-PCR1500_2500 ............... 27 Uninstall ................................................ 28 v 4 PANEL DESCRIPTION ........................... 30­43 Application screens (on PC screen) ............... 30 Main unit ................................................ 42 5 BASIC RECEIVE FUNCTIONS ............... 44­67 Starting the control software ..................... 44 Changing the control screen ..................... 44 Closing the control screen ........................ 46 Quitting the control software ..................... 46 Receiving ............................................. 47 Setting a frequency ................................. 48 Setting a tuning step ................................. 50 Audio level setting .................................... 52 Squelch level setting ................................. 53 Receive mode selection ........................... 54 Automatic mode selection ........................ 55 Monitor function ....................................... 56 Mute function .......................................... 56 Duplex operation .................................... 57 IF filter selection .................................... 58 AFC function .......................................... 59 Attenuator function.................................... 59 NB function ............................................. 60 AGC function .......................................... 60 VSC function .......................................... 61 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) IF shift function ....................................... 61 Weather channel operation (USA and CANADA versions only) .................. 62 Squelch delay setting .............................. 63 Single band/Dualwatch operation (IC-PCR2500 only) .................................... 64 Diversity operation (IC-PCR2500 only) ............ 66 Main/Sub band selection (IC-PCR2500 only) ... 67 6 MEMORY CHANNELS ........................... 68­79 General ................................................ 68 Memory channel selection ........................ 68 Memory channel programming .................. 70 Editing the memory list .............................. 72 Memory channel clearing ........................... 76 Saving memory channel data ..................... 78 Opening memory channel data .................. 78 Creating new memory channel data file ...... 78 Printing a memory channel ........................ 78 Importing a CSV file ................................. 79 Exporting a CSV file ................................. 79 7 SCAN OPERATION (Multi function receiver/Component screens only) 80­91 Memory/bank scan ................................. 86 Versatile memory scan .............................. 88 Scan resume condition .............................. 90 Scan speed setting ................................. 91 8 PRIORITY SCAN (Multi function receiver/Component screens only) 92­80 Priority scan type .................................... 92 Priority scan operation .............................. 92 9 TONE SQUELCH OPERATION (Multi function receiver/Component screens only) ... 94­97 Tone/DTCS operation .............................. 94 DTCS polarity setting .............................. 96 Pocket beep operation .............................. 96 Tone scan operation ................................. 97 10BAND SCOPE (Multi function receiver/Component screens only) ... 98­89 Scan types ............................................. 80 Programmed scan .................................... 81 Auto memory write scan ........................... 84 Operation ............................................. 98 Pick up signal function ........................... 100 Saving the sweep data ........................... 100 Changing the automatic sweep step limit ... 102 Wide band scope function ........................ 103 Band scope options .............................. 103 11OTHER FUNCTION ........................... 104­116 DTMF Operation .................................... 104 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 vi TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) Audio setting screen .............................. 106 Multi channel monitor .............................. 110 Recording operation .............................. 112 Sampling Rate setting ........................... 114 Remote recording function ..................... 115 Short cut key operation ........................... 116 12DSP OPERATION (Available only when the UT-106 is installed) ............ 117 UT-122 installation (IC-PCR2500/R2500 only) ........................... 128 15INTERNAL AUDIO SWITCH ..................... 129 16USB PORT SETTING .............................. 130 USB port setting .................................... 130 USB audio setting ................................. 131 17CLONING OPERATION (Available only when the IC-R1500 or IC-R2500 is connected) ANF function ....................................... 117 NR function .......................................... 117 13DIGITAL MODE OPERATION (IC-PCR2500 Main band only) ..................... 118­123 Digital mode operation ........................... 118 DV mode setting .................................... 117 DV digital squelch function ..................... 120 P25 mode setting ................................. 121 P25 digital squelch function ..................... 122 Digital menu indication ........................... 123 DV Digital menu .................................... 124 P25 Digital menu .................................... 125 14OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ......... 126­128 Opening the top cover ........................... 126 UT-106 installation ................................. 126 UT-108/UT-118 installation (IC-PCR2500/R2500 only) ........................... 128 ............................................................ 132 18TROUBLESHOOTING .............................. 133 19SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ...... 134­136 Specifications ....................................... 134 Options ................................................ 136 20DOC ................................................ 137­138 In this instruction manual, the screen shot contents may be different from the actual one. vii INSTALLATION Hardware installation Refer to the diagram below for connections. CAUTION: Icom Inc. assumes no responsibility for the receiver's operation resulting from the use of any other USB cable other than the one supplied by Icom in the original IC-PCR1500 or IC-PCR2500 package. 1 1 NOTE: The antenna's double sided tape may not adhere to all items. Additionally, the tape is not intended for multiple uses. Lastly, some items may be damaged by trying to remove the antenna holder once it has been taped into place. Icom Inc cannot accept any responsibility for any damage to any item caused by the supplied tape. The dualwatch operation or diversity operation for IC-PCR2500 or IC-R2500 requires both antenna connections to [ANT1] and [ANT2]. IC-PCR2500 The antenna holder comes with double sided tape attached to it. Remove the protective paper and adhere the antenna to the location you desire. Supplied antenna R WARNING!: NEVER use a gas pipe or electrical conduit pipe for grounding. Or PC To ground To AC adapter USB cable to USB port Fuse (4 A) CP-12L (optional) To a cigarette lighter socket 1 1 INSTALLATION TNC connection The IC-PCR1500/PCR2500 can receive 9600 bps packet communication (AFSK) with the use of a TNC (not supplied). Connect the TNC (Terminal Node Controller) as illustrated below. (Other connections are same as page 1.) IC-PCR2500 DC power supply connection Use a 12 V DC power supply with at least 1.2 A capacity. Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is grounded. Connects to a 12 V DC battery. Pay attention to polarities. NEVER connect to a 24 V battery. This could damage the receiver. white black NOTE: Use the terminals as shown below for the cable connections. Crimp Solder IC-PCR2500 to an AC outlet OPC-254L (optional) TNC - DC power supply 12 V D PACKET jack connection PACKET GND 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8)/100 k PC D Fuse replacement R CAUTION! NEVER remove the fuse-holders from the DC power cable. Fuses (4 A) 2 INSTALLATION 1 1 Accessory attachments D Foot pad Attach 4 foot pads to the bottom of the IC-PCR1500/ PCR2500 as below. IC-PCR2500 Foot pad Foot pad sheet (supplied) Detach 4 foot pads from the foot pad sheet. D Cable hanger The cable hanger is convenient for fixing a cable to the wall, etc. Clinch the hook. Remove the protective paper. Cable 3 2 DRIVER INSTALLATION tThe CP2101 USB device is detected automatically, and the "Found New Hardware Wizard" will come up as below. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)," then click [Next>]. The displayed dialog boxes or indications may differ slightly from the following instructions according to your system conditions, or environment. Microsoft® Windows® XP NOTE: Driver installation with CD is required when an additional Main unit is connected to the PC (i.e. 2 or more ICPCR1500 or IC-PCR2500s (same model only) are connected to the PC). In such a case, install the driver as shown below. q Quit all applications when Windows is running. wConnect the Main unit to the desired PC's USB port with the supplied USB cable. CAUTION: Icom Inc. assumes no responsibility for the receiver's operation resulting from the use of any other USB cable other than the one supplied by Icom in the original IC-PCR1500 or IC-PCR2500 package. e Insert the CD into the appropriate CD drive. r Turn the Main unit power ON. · The power indicator lights. · "Found New Hardware" appears as below. Select Click 4 DRIVER INSTALLATION ySelect "Search for the best driver in these locations." then select "Include this location in the search," click [Browse]. u Click " " of the CD drive folder in "My Computer." 2 2 · The CD drive folder name (e.g. "D") is depending on a PC. Select Click Select Click iClick " " of the "Driver" folder in the CD drive folder, then select "Win" folder. Click [OK]. Select Click 5 2 DRIVER INSTALLATION !1 After the driver is found, the "Hardware Installation" dialog box appears as below. Click [Continue Anyway] to start the installation. o Click [Next>]. Click Click !0 The Wizard starts searching for the driver and shows the dialog below during search. !2 Windows starts installing the USB driver. 6 DRIVER INSTALLATION !3 After the installation is completed, click [Finish]. 2 2 !5 Select "Search for the best driver in these locations." then select "Include this location in the search:", click [Browse]. Select Click Select Click !4 The "Found New Hardware Wizard" will come up again to install the USB serial port driver. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)," then click [Next>]. !6 Click " " of the CD drive folder in "My Computer." · The CD drive folder name (e.g. "D") is depending on a PC. Click Select Click 7 2 DRIVER INSTALLATION !9 The Wizard starts searching for the driver and shows the dialog below during search. !7 Click " " of the "Driver" folder in the CD drive folder, then select "Win" folder. Click [OK]. Select Click !8 Click [Next>]. @0 After the driver is found, the "Hardware Installation" dialog box appears as below. Click [Continue Anyway] to start the installation. Click Click 8 DRIVER INSTALLATION @1 Windows starts installing the USB driver. @3 After clicking [Finish], the dialog appears as below. 2 2 @4 Eject the CD. · Restarting the PC is recommended. @2 After the installation is completed, click [Finish]. Click 9 2 DRIVER INSTALLATION tThe CP2101 USB device is detected automatically, and the "Found New Hardware Wizard" will come up as below. Click [Next>]. Microsoft® Windows® 2000 NOTE: Driver installation with CD is required when an additional Main unit is connected to the PC (i.e. 2 or more ICPCR1500 or IC-PCR2500s (same model) are connected to the PC). In such a case, install the driver as shown below. q Quit all applications when Windows is running. wConnect the Main unit to the desired PC's USB port with the supplied USB cable. CAUTION: Icom Inc. assumes no responsibility for the receiver's operation resulting from the use of any other USB cable other than the one supplied by Icom in the original IC-PCR1500 or IC-PCR2500 package. e Insert the CD into the appropriate CD drive. r Turn the Main unit power ON. · The power indicator lights. · "Found New Hardware" appears as below. Click ySelect "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)," then click [Next>]. Select Click 10 DRIVER INSTALLATION uSelect "Specify a location," then click [Next>]. 2 2 o Select the CD drive in "My Computer," then click [Open]. · The CD drive folder name (e.g. "D") is depending on a PC. Click Select No check marks Click Click iClick [Browse...]. !0 Select the "Driver" folder in the CD drive, then click [Open]. Click Click Click 11 2 DRIVER INSTALLATION !3 Click [OK]. Click Click !1 Select "Win" in the "Driver" folder, then click [Open]. Click !4 When the driver is found, the following dialog is displayed. Click [Next>] to start the installation. !2 Select "Slabbus" in the "Win" folder, then click [Open]. Click Click Click 12