User manual YAESU FT-2000D

HF/50 MHZ TRANSCEIVER FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. VERTEX STANDARD YAESU UK LTD. 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD. Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong VERTEX STANDARD (AUSTRALIA) PTY., LTD. Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . The FT-2000D is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features, some of which may be unfamiliar to you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and operating efficiency from your FT-2000D, we recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, and keep it handy for reference as you explore the many capabilities of your new transceiver. Before using your FT-2000D, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the "Before You Begin" section of this manual. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Congratulations on the purchase of your Yaesu amateur transceiver! Whether this is your first rig, or if Yaesu equipment is already the backbone of your station, rest assured that your transceiver will provide many hours of operating pleasure for years to come. The FT-2000D is an elite-class HF transceiver providing exceptional performance both on transmit and receive. The FT2000D is designed for the most competitive operating situations, whether you primarily operate in contest, DX, or digital-mode environments. Built on the foundation of the popular FTDX9000 transceiver, and carrying the proud tradition of the FT-1000 series, the FT-2000D provides up to 200 Watts of power output on SSB, CW, and FM (50 Watts AM carrier). Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is utilized throughout the design, providing leading-edge performance on both transmit and receive. Available as an option for the FT-2000D is the Data Management Unit (DMU-2000), which provides extensive display capabilities via a user-supplied computer monitor. Included are Band Scope, Audio Scope, X-Y Oscilloscope, World Clock, Rotator Control, and extensive transceiver status displays, in addition to station logging capability. For exceptional protection from strong nearby incoming signals, the Yaesu-exclusive VRF (Variable RF Front-End Filter) serves as a high-performance Preselector-ideal for multioperator contest environments. This filter is manually tuned, allowing the operator to optimize sensitivity or signal rejection with the twist of a knob. And for then ultimate in receiver RF selectivity, the optional RF Tuning Kits may be connected via the rear panel, providing extraordinarily sharp selectivity to protect your receiver from close-in interference on a crowded band. In addition to the contribution of the VRF Preselector, superb receiver performance is a result of direct lineage from the legendary FTDX9000, FT-1000D, and FT-1000MP. You may select, in the front end, one of two RF preamplifiers, or IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) utilizing direct feed to the first mixer, and/or three levels of RF attenuation in 6-dB steps. Dual Receive is built into every FT-2000D. The Main receiver utilizes DSP filtering, incorporating many of the features of the FTDX9000, such as Variable Bandwidth, IF Shift, and Passband Contour tuning. Digital Noise Reduction and Digital Auto-Notch Filtering are also provided, along with a manually-tuned IF Notch filter. The Sub receiver, used for monitoring within the same band as the Main band, is an analog type ideal for watching both sides of a pile-up, or keeping an ear on a DX station working stations by call area, etc. On the transmit side, the Yaesu-exclusive Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer allows precise and flexible adjustment of the wave-form created by your voice and microphone. The Amplitude, Center Frequency, and Bandwidth of equalization may be adjusted independently for the low-frequency, mid-range, and high-audio-frequency spectra, and the transmitted bandwidth may also be adjusted, as well. Advanced features include Direct Keyboard Frequency Entry and Band Change, Speech Processor, IF Monitor for Voice modes, CW Pitch control, CW Spot switch, Full CW QSK, adjustable IF Noise Blanker, and all-mode Squelch. Two TX/ RX antenna ports, plus a receive-only antenna port, are provided on the rear panel. Two key jacks are provided (one each on the front and rear panels), and they may be configured independently for paddle input or connection to a straight key or computer-driven keying interface. Both Digital Voice Recording and CW Message Memory are provided. Frequency setup is extraordinarily simple on the FT-2000D. Besides direct frequency entry for both the Main and Sub VFOs, separate keys are provided for band selection, and each band key accesses three independent VFO frequency/ mode/filter settings per band, so you can establish separate VFO settings for three different parts of each band. The two (Main and Sub) VFOs allow simultaneous reception and display of two different frequencies, even in different modes and with different IF bandwidths. Receiver audio can be completely or partially mixed, or monitored separately in each ear. In addition, 99 memories are provided, each of which stores its own mode and IF filter selection, in addition to frequency, Clarifier offset, and scan-skip status. What's more, five quickrecall ("QMB") memories can instantly store operational settings at the push of a button. The built-in automatic antenna tuner includes 100 memories of its own, automatically storing antenna matching settings for quick automatic recall later. Interfacing for digital modes is extremely simple with the FT-2000D, thanks to dedicated AFSK and FSK connection jacks on the rear panel. Optimization of the filter passbands, DSP settings, carrier insertion point, and display offset are all possible via the Menu programming system. The Yaesu CAT system provides a direct link to the transceiver CPU for computer control and customization of tuning, scanning, and other operating functions. The FT-2000D includes a built-in data level converter for direct connection to a personal computer serial port. Yaesu products are supported by most of the leading contest and DX logging programs. The extensive programming protocol is described in the CAT System Manual, supplied with this transceiver, if you wish to write your own software! Advanced technology is only part of the FT-2000D story. Vertex Standard stands behind our products with a worldwide network of dealers and service centers. We greatly appreciate your investment in the FT-2000D, and we look forward to helping you get the most out of your new transceiver. Please feel free to contact your nearest dealer, or one of Vertex Standard's national headquarters offices, for technical advice, interfacing assistance, or accessory recommendation. And watch Vertex Standard U.S.A.'s Home Page for latebreaking information about Vertex, Standard Horizon, and Yaesu products: http://www.vertexstandard.com. Please read this manual thoroughly to gain maximum understanding of the full capability of the FT-2000D. We thank you again for your purchase! FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Description ..................................................... 1 Accessories & Options ................................................. 4 Supplied Accessories ............................................... 4 Available Options ..................................................... 4 Before You Begin ......................................................... 6 Extending the Front Feet .......................................... 6 Adjusting the Main Tuning Dial Torque .................. 6 Resetting the Microprocessor .................................. 7 Resetting Memories (Only) ................................ 7 Menu Resetting ................................................... 7 Full Reset ............................................................ 7 Installation and Interconnections ............................... 8 Antenna Considerations ........................................... 8 About Coaxial Cable ................................................ 8 Grounding ................................................................ 9 Connection of Antenna and FP-2000 Power Supply .......................................... 10 Connection of Microphone and Headphone .......... 11 Key, Keyer, and Computer-Driven Keying Interconnections ..................................................... 12 VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections .......... 13 Interfacing to Other Linear Amplifiers ................... 14 Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams ............................ 15 Front Panel Controls & Switches ............................. 16 Display Indications .................................................... 28 Rear Panel .................................................................. 31 FP-2000 Switches & Jacks ........................................ 34 Basic Operation: Receiving on Amateur Bands ...... 35 Operation on 60-Meter (5 MHz) Band (U.S. version only) ................................................. 38 CLAR (Clarifier) Operation on Main (VFO-A) ..... 39 LOCK ..................................................................... 40 DIM ........................................................................ 40 Convenience Features ................................................ 42 Dual Receive .......................................................... 42 Using Headphones for Dual Receive ............... 43 Sideband Diversity Reception .......................... 43 Bandwidth Diversity Reception ....................... 44 P.BACK (Audio Playback) from Main (VFO-A) Receiver ........................................ 45 P.BACK feature from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ..... 45 "MY Bands" Operation .......................................... 46 Band Stack Operation ............................................ 47 C.S (Custom Switch) .............................................. 47 Rotator Control Functions ...................................... 48 More Frequency Navigation Techniques ............... 49 Keyboard Frequency Entry .............................. 49 Using the [SUB VFO-B] knob ......................... 49 Using the UP/DOWN switches of the supplied MH-31B8 Hand Microphone ........ 49 Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram) ... 50 IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) ........................ 51 ATT ........................................................................ 51 RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes) ............................ 52 Advanced Interference-Suppression Features: RF Front End ............................................................. 53 Using the VRF (Variable RF Front-end Filter) ...... 53 Interference Rejection (Signals Off Frequency by Just a Few kHz) ............ 54 R.FLT (Roofing Filters) ......................................... 54 Interference Rejection (Signals within 3 kHz) ........ 55 CONTOUR Control Operation .............................. 55 IF SHIFT Operation ............................................... 56 WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning .................... 57 Using IF Shift and Width Together................... 57 IF Notch Filter Operation ....................................... 58 Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation ............ 59 Digital Notch Filter (DNF) Operation ................... 59 NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection . 60 IF Noise Blanker (NB) Operation .......................... 61 Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception ...... 62 AGC (Automatic Gain Control) ............................. 62 SLOPED AGC Operation ................................. 63 Mute Feature (Main (VFO-A) Band) ..................... 63 SSB/AM Mode Transmission .................................... 64 Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner ........................ 66 ATU Operation ....................................................... 66 About ATU Operation ...................................... 67 Lithium Battery Replacement ................................ 68 Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality ......................... 69 Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth ........... 69 Parametric Microphone Equalizer ......................... 70 Using the Speech Processor ................................... 72 Low- Distortion CLASS-A Operation .................... 74 Transmitter Convenience Features .......................... 76 Voice Memory ........................................................ 76 Voice Memory Operation from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ..... 77 VOX (Automatic TX/RX Switching using Voice Control) ............. 78 MONITOR ............................................................. 78 Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier .................. 79 Split-Frequency Operation ..................................... 80 VFO Tracking Feature ...................................... 80 Quick Split Operation ....................................... 81 CW Mode Operation ................................................. 82 Setup for Straight Key (and Straight Key emulation) Operation ................ 82 Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ....................... 83 Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ........................ 83 Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Space:Dash) Ratio .................................... 84 Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode ............... 84 Page 2 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CW Convenience Features ........................................ 85 CW Spotting (Zero-Beating) .................................. 85 Using CW Reverse ................................................. 86 Audio Peak Filter ................................................... 87 CW Delay Time Setting ......................................... 87 CW Pitch Adjustment ............................................. 87 Contest Memory Keyer .......................................... 88 Message Memory ............................................. 88 Transmitting in the Beacon Mode .............. 89 TEXT Memory ................................................. 90 Contest Number Programming ................... 91 Decrementing the Contest Number ............. 92 Contest Memory Keyer (Using the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad) ...... 92 Message Memory ............................................. 92 TEXT Memory ................................................. 94 FM Mode Operation ................................................. 96 Basic Operation ...................................................... 96 Repeater Operation ................................................ 97 Memory Operation .................................................... 98 Convenient Memory functions ............................... 98 QMB (Quick Memory Bank) ................................. 99 Standard Memory Operation ................................ 100 Memory Storage ............................................. 100 Memory Channel Recall ................................. 100 Checking a Memory Channel's Status ............ 101 Erasing Memory Channel Data ...................... 101 Moving Memory Data to the Main Band (VFO-A) ................................ 102 Memory Tune Operation ................................ 102 Memory Groups ................................................... 103 Memory Group Assignment ........................... 103 Choosing the Desired Memory Group ........... 103 Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency: 5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) .............................. 104 VFO and Memory Scanning ................................... 105 VFO Scanning ...................................................... 105 Memory Scan ....................................................... 106 PMS ........................................................................... 107 Packet Operation ..................................................... 108 Packet Setup (Including Subcarrier Frequency) .. 108 Basic Setup .......................................................... 108 RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation ......................... 109 Setting Up for RTTY Operation ........................... 109 Basic Setup .......................................................... 109 Miscellaneous AFSK-Based Data Modes .............. 110 About the Transverter Output Terminal ............... 111 Menu Mode .............................................................. 112 Using the Menu .................................................... 112 Menu Mode Reset .......................................... 112 AGC Group .......................................................... 116 DISPLAY Group .................................................. 116 DVS Group .......................................................... 117 KEYER Group ..................................................... 117 GENERAL Group ................................................ 118 S IF SFT Group .................................................... 120 MODE-AM Group ............................................... 120 MODE-CW Group ............................................... 121 MODE-DAT Group ............................................. 122 MODE-FM Group ............................................... 123 MODE-RTY Group.............................................. 123 MODE-SSB Group .............................................. 124 RX AUDIO Group ............................................... 124 RX DSP Group .................................................... 125 SCOPE Group ...................................................... 126 TUNING Group ................................................... 127 TX AUDIO Group ............................................... 128 TX GNRL Group ................................................. 129 Specifications ............................................................ 132 Installation of the Optional Filter (YF-122C & YF-122CN) ......................................... 134 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL Page 3 ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES External Power Supply (FP-2000) Hand Microphone (MH-31B8) AC Power Cord 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc A07890001 T9017882: USA T29013285: Europe T9013283A: Australia T9207392 Q0000136 P0091004 P0091006 P0090008 P0091046 P0090034 P0091365 DC Power Cord Spare Fuse (15 A) 4-pin DIN Plug 5-pin DIN Plug 1/4-inch 3-contact Plug 3.5 mm 3-contact Plug 3.5 mm 2-contact Plug RCA Plug Operating Manual CAT Reference Book Warranty Card 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 2 pcs 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc AVAILABLE OPTIONS MD-200A8X YH-77STA SP-2000 VL-1000/VP-1000 DMU-2000 RF Tuning Kit A RF Tuning Kit B RF Tuning Kit C FH-2 YF-122C YF-122CN T9101556 Ultra-High-Fidelity Desk-Top Microphone Lightweight Stereo Headphone External Speaker with Audio Filter Linear Amplifier/AC Power Supply Data Management Unit For 160 m Band For 80/40 m Bands For 30/20 m Bands Remote Control Keypad Collins® CW Filter (500 Hz/2 kHz: ­6 dB/­60 dB) Collins® CW Filter (300 Hz/1 kHz: ­6 dB/­60 dB) Antenna Rotator Connection Cable Page 4 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL NOTE FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL Page 5 BEFORE YOU BEGIN EXTENDING THE FRONT FEET In order to elevate the front panel for easy viewing, the front left and right feet of the bottom case may be extended. Pull the front legs outward from the bottom panel. Rotate the legs counter-clockwise to lock them in the extended position. Be sure the legs have locked securely in place, because the transceiver is quite heavy and an unlocked leg could result in damage, should the transceiver move suddenly. Retracting the Front Feet Rotate the legs clockwise, and push them inward while rotating to the right. The front feel should now be locked in the retracted position. ADJUSTING THE MAIN TUNING DIAL TORQUE The torque (drag) of the Main Tuning Dial knob may be adjusted according to your preferences. Simply hold down the rear skirt of the knob, and while holding it in place rotate the knob itself to the right to reduce the drag or to the left to increase the drag. Hold the Skirt TIGHTEN LOOSEN Page 6 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN RESETTING THE MICROPROCESSOR RESETTING MEMORIES (ONLY) Use this procedure to reset (clear out) the Memory channels previously stored, without affecting any configuration changes you may have made to the Menu settings. 1. Press the front panel's [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver off. 2. Press and hold in the [A M] button; while holding it in, press and hold in the front panel's [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes on, you may release the [A M] button. [POWER] button [A M] button MENU RESETTING Use this procedure to restore the Menu settings to their factory defaults, without affecting the memories you have programmed. 1. Press the front panel's [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver off. 2. Press and hold in the [MENU] button; while holding it in, press and hold in the front panel's [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes on, you may release the [MENU] button. [POWER] button [MENU] button FULL RESET Use this procedure to restore all Menu and Memory settings to their original factory defaults. All Memories will be cleared out by this procedure. 1. Press the front panel's [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver off. 2. Press and hold in the [FAST] and [LOCK] buttons; while holding them in, press and hold in the front panel's [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes on, you may release the other two switches. IMPORTANT NOTE When the optional DMU-2000 is connected and is turned on the [POWER] switch, the DMU-2000's data is also reset when perform the full reset of the FT2000D. When the optional RF uTUNE Kit is used, perform the full reset of the FT-2000D after taking the optional RF TUNE Kit off. [FAST] button [POWER] button [LOCK] button FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL Page 7 INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS The FT-2000D is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired operating frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, the transceiver's Automatic Antenna Tuner may not be able to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value if the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1. Every effort should, therefore, be made to ensure that the impedance of the antenna system utilized with the FT-2000D be as close as possible to the specified 50-Ohm value. Note that the "G5RV" type antenna does not provide a 50-Ohm impedance on all HF Amateur bands, and an external widerange antenna coupler must be used with this antenna type. Any antenna to be used with the FT-2000D must, ultimately, be fed with 50 Ohm coaxial cable. Therefore, when using a "balanced" antenna such as a dipole, remember that a balun or other matching/balancing device must be used so as to ensure proper antenna performance. The same precautions apply to any additional (receive-only) antennas connected to the RX ANT jack; if your receive-only antennas do not have an impedance near 50 Ohms at the operating frequency, you may need to install an external antenna tuner to obtain optimum performance. ABOUT COAXIAL CABLE Use high-quality 50-Ohm coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FT-2000D transceiver. All efforts at providing an efficient antenna system will be wasted if poor quality, lossy coaxial cable is used. This transceiver utilizes standard "M" ("PL-259") type connectors, except for the "RX OUT" BNC connector. 1/16'' Adapter 3/4'' 1 1/8'' 3/4'' 1/8'' 3/8'' 5/8'' TYPICAL PL-259 INSTALLATION Page 8 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS GROUNDING The FT-2000D transceiver, like any other HF communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maximum electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. A good ground system can contribute to station efficiency in a number of ways: It can minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the operator. It can minimize RF currents flowing on the shield of the coaxial cable and the chassis of the transceiver; such currents may lead to radiation which can cause interference to home entertainment devices or laboratory test equipment. It can minimize the possibility of erratic transceiver/accessory operation caused by RF feedback and/or improper current flow through logic devices. An effective earth ground system may take several forms; for a more complete discussion, see an appropriate RF engineering text. The information below is intended only as a guideline. Typically, the ground connection consists of one or more copper-clad steel rods, driven into the ground. If multiple ground rods are used, they should be positioned in a "V" configuration, and bonded together at the apex of the "V" which is nearest the station location. Use a heavy, braided cable (such as the discarded shield from type RG-213 coaxial cable) and strong cable clamps to secure the braided cable(s) to the ground rods. Be sure to weatherproof the connections to ensure many years of reliable service. Use the same type of heavy, braided cable for the connections to the station ground bus (described below). Inside the station, a common ground bus consisting of a copper pipe of at least 25 mm (1") diameter should be used. An alternative station ground bus may consist of a wide copper plate (single-sided circuit board material is ideal) secured to the bottom of the operating desk. Grounding connections from individual devices such as transceivers, power supplies, and data communications devices (TNCs, etc.) should be made directly to the ground bus using a heavy, braided cable. Do not make ground connections from one electrical device to another, and thence to the ground bus. This so-called "DaisyChain" grounding technique may nullify any attempt at effective radio frequency grounding. See the drawing below for examples of proper grounding techniques. Inspect the ground system - inside the station as well as outside - on a regular basis so as to ensure maximum performance and safety. Besides following the above guidelines carefully, note that household or industrial gas lines must never be used in an attempt to establish an electrical ground. Cold water pipes may, in some instances, help in the grounding effort, but gas lines represent a significant explosion hazard, and must never be used. Transceiver Linear Amplifier TNC Transceiver Linear Amplifier TNC "Daisy Chain" PROPER GROUND CONNECTION IMPROPER GROUND CONNECTION FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL Page 9 INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS CONNECTION OF ANTENNA AND FP-2000 POWER SUPPLY Please refer to the illustration for the proper connection of the antenna coaxial cables and the FP-2000 Power Supply. Use a short, thick, braided cable to connect your station equipment to the buried ground rod (or alternative earth ground system). ANTENNA "1" ANTENNA "2" NOTE Be sure that the FT-2000D's [POWER] switch and the FP-2000's [POWER] switch are both turned off before you plug or unplug any power cable to/ from the FP-2000. This will avoid the possibility of potentially-damaging spikes or electrical shock. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not position this apparatus in a location with direct exposure to sunshine. Do not position this apparatus in a location exposed to dust and/or high humidity. Do not place equipment, books, or papers on top of the transceiver. Also, provide a few centimeters of space on either side of the transceiver. Ensure adequate ventilation around this apparatus, so as to prevent heat build-up and possible reduction of performance due to high heat. Do not install this apparatus in a mechanically-unstable location, or where objects may fall onto this product from above. To minimize the possibility of interference to home entertainment devices, take all precautionary steps including separation of TV/FM antennas from Amateur transmitting antennas to the greatest extent possible, and keep transmitting coaxial cables separated from cables connected to home entertainment devices. Ensure that the AC power cord is not subject to undue stress or bending, which could damage the cable or cause it to be accidentally unplugged from the rear panel AC input jack. Be absolutely certain to install your transmitting antenna(s) such that they cannot possibly come in contact with TV/FM radio or other antennas, nor with outside power or telephone lines. Page 10 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS CONNECTION OF MICROPHONE AND HEADPHONE FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL Page 11 INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS KEY, KEYER, AND COMPUTER-DRIVEN KEYING INTERCONNECTIONS The FT-2000D includes a host of features for the CW operator, the functions of which will be detailed in the "Operation" section later. Besides the built-in Electronic Keyer, two key jacks are provided, one each on the front and rear panels, for convenient connection to keying devices. The Menu system allows you to configure the front and rear panel KEY jacks according to the device you wish to connect. For example, you may connect your keyer paddle to the front panel KEY jack, and use Menu item "054 A1A F-TYPE" for paddle input, while connecting the rear panel's KEY jack to the keying line from your personal computer (which emulates a "straight key" for connection purposes), and configure the rear panel jack using Menu item "056 A1A R-TYPE." Both KEY jacks on the FT-2000D utilize "Positive" keying voltage. Key-up voltage is approximately +5V DC, and keydown current is approximately 1 mA. When connecting a key or other device to the KEY jacks, use only a 3-pin ("stereo") 1/4" phone plug; a 2-pin plug will place a short between the ring and (grounded) shaft of the plug, resulting in a constant "key-down" condition in some circumstances. Page 12 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS VL-1000 LINEAR AMPLIFIER INTERCONNECTIONS Be sure that both the FT-2000D and VL-1000 are turned off, then follow the installation recommendations contained in the illustration. Set the "ATT" switch to the "ON" position on the front panel of the VL-1000. The 200-Watt power output from the FT-2000D is far in excess of that which is required to drive the VL-1000 to its full rated output. NOTE: Refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplifier operation. Do not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial cables when your hands are wet. About the CONTROL Cable The VL-1000 may be operated with the FT2000D whether or not the CONTROL Cable is connected; however, the CONTROL Cable allows you to tune up the amplifier automatically by just pressing the [F SET] or [TUNE] key on the VL-1000 to transmit a carrier for tuning purposes. To link the FT-2000D and VL-1000 Power switches, set the VL-1000 REMOTE switch to the "ON" position. ANTENNA CABLE (Not Supplied) HF Vertical Antenna HF Dipole Antenna 50 MHz Antenna HF Beam Antenna ~AC IN ANT 2 ANT 1 ANT 1 REMOTE ON OFF ANT 1 ANT 2 ANT 3 PTT 1 INPUT 1 ANT 2 BAND DATA 1 PTT 2 INPUT 2 ALC 1 ANT 3 ALC 2 CONTROL ANT 4 GND BAND DATA 2 DC48V IN BAND-DATA 1 ALC 1 BAND-DATA 2 DC 48V IN EXT ALC GND BAND DATA BAND DATA CABLE (Supplied w/VL-1000) VP-1000 CONTROL VP-1000 TX REQ CONTROL CABLE (Supplied w/VL-1000) ALC CABLE (Supplied w/VL-1000) FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL Page 13 INPUT 1 INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS INTERFACING TO OTHER LINEAR AMPLIFIERS 50 MHz Antenna HF Antenna ~AC IN ANT 1 ANT 2 RF OUT ANT 1 RF IN INPUT 1 GND FUSE AC E ALC E RY NOTE The TX/RX switching in the linear amplifier is controlled by switching components in the transceiver. The relay circuit of the FT-2000D used for this switching is capable of switching AC voltage of 100 Volts at up to 300 mA, or DC voltages or 60 V at 200 mA or 30 V at up to 1 Amp. In order to engage the switching relay, use Menu item "146 tGEn ETX-GND;" set this Menu item to "EnA (Enable)" to activate the amplifier switchEnA ing relay. The specified range for ALC voltage to be used with the FT-2000D is 0 to ­4 Volts DC. Amplifier systems utilizing different ALC voltages will not work correctly with the FT-2000D, and their ALC lines must not be connected if this is the case. Page 14 EXT ALC TX GND GND FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL GND PLUG/CONNECTOR PINOUT DIAGRAMS MIC UP +5V DOWN FAST GND PTT MIC GND MIC CAT N/A SERIAL OUT SERIAL IN N/A GND N/A RTS CTS NC DC IN 13. 8 V (as viewed from front panel) (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) DC IN 50 V BAND DATA +13V TX GND GND BAND DATA A BAND DATA B BAND DATA C BAND DATA D TX INH PACKET DATA IN GND PACKET PTT DATA OUT BUSY (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) RTTY SHIFT RX OUT PTT GND ROT (ROTATOR) CW ROTATION CCW ROTATION SPEED DIRECTION GND NC PHONE SUB (VFO-B) MAIN (VFO-A) GND (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) REM (REMOTE) GND AF OUT SUB (VFO-B) EXT SPKR GND SIGNAL MAIN (VFO-A) GND SIGNAL RCA PLUG For Internal Keyer GND or (---) KEY For Straight Key DOT DASH COMMON SIGNAL or (+) KEY GND Do not use 2-conductor type plug IMPORTANT NOTE: The -TUNE, DMU, and PGM connectors are special connectors for this transceiver. Please do not connect any accessory or other device not specifically approved by Vertex Standard. Failure to observe this precaution may cause damage not covered by the Limited Warranty on this apparatus. FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL Page 15 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES POWER Switch Press and hold in this switch for one second to turn the transceiver on. Similarly, press and hold in this switch for one second to turn the transceiver off. (The FP2000's [POWER] switch must also be set to on "I" before this switch will function.) ADVICE: The main power switch for the system is located on the front panel of the FP-2000 Power Supply. When the FP-2000 main power switch is pushed down on the "I" side, the FP-2000 is turned on, and the FT-2000D is placed in the "standby" state. If the FP-2000 main power switch is not turned on, it is not possible to turn on the FT-2000D transceiver. For more details about the main power switch location on the FP-2000, please see the discussion on page 34. If you press this switch momentarily while the transceiver is turned on, the transceiver's audio will be muted for three seconds. TUNE Switch This is the on/off switch for the FT-2000D's Automatic Antenna Tuner. Pressing this button momentarily places the antenna tuner in line between the transmitter final amplifier and the antenna jack (" " icon will appear in the display). Reception is not affected. Pressing and holding in this button for 1/2 second, while receiving in an amateur band, activates the transmitter for a few seconds while the automatic antenna tuner rematches the antenna system impedance for minimum SWR. The resulting setting is automatically stored in one of the antenna tuner's 100 memories, for instant automatic recall later when the receiver is tuned near the same frequency. Pressing this button momentarily, while the Tuner is engaged, will take the Automatic Antenna tuner out of the transmit line. NOTE: When the Automatic Antenna Tuner is tuning itself, a signal is being transmitted. Therefore, be absolutely certain that an antenna or dummy load is connected to the selected antenna jack before pressing and holding in the [TUNE] button to start antenna tuning. MOX Switch Pressing this button engages the PTT (Push to Talk) circuit, to activate the transmitter (the LED inside this button will glow red). It must be turned off (the red LED will be off) for reception. This button replicates the action of the Push to Talk (PTT) switch on the microphone. When engaging the [MOX] button (the LED inside this button glows red) or otherwise causing a transmission to be started, be certain you have either an antenna or 50Ohm dummy load connected to the selected Antenna jack. Page 16 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES PHONES Jack A 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts either monaural or stereo headphones with 2- or 3-contact plugs. When a plug is inserted, the loudspeaker is disabled. With stereo headphones such as the optional YH-77STA, you can monitor both Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receiver channels at the same time during Dual Receive operation. NOTE: When wearing headphones, we recommend that you turn the AF Gain levels down to their lowest settings before turning power on, to minimize the impact on your hearing caused by audio "pops" during switchon. MONI (Monitor) Switch This button enables the transmit monitor in all modes. While activated, the " " icon appears in the display. Adjustment of the Monitor level is accomplished using the [MONI] knob. ADVICE: When using headphones, the Monitor is highly useful for making adjustments to the Parametric Equalizer or other voice quality adjustments, because the voice quality heard in the headphones is such a "natural" reproduction of the transmitted audio quality. PROC (Processor) Switch This button enables the Parametric Microphone Equalizer and Speech Processor for SSB/AM transmission. When the Parametric Microphone Equalizer is activated, the " " icon appears in the display. When the Speech Processor is activated, the " " and " " icons appear in the display. Adjustment of the Processor level is accomplished using the [PROC] knob. ADVICE: The Speech Processor is a tool for increasing the average power output through a compression technique. However, if the [PROC] knob is advanced too far, the increase in compression becomes counter-productive, as intelligibility will suffer. We recommend that you monitor the sound of your signal using the Monitor (with headphones). When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is connected, you may use the Audio Scope/ Oscilloscope page to help you adjust the setting of the compression level of the Speech Processor for optimum performance using your voice and microphone. KEY Jack This 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts a CW key or keyer paddles (for the built-in electronic keyer), or output from an external electronic keyer. Pinout is shown on page 15. Key up voltage is 5 V, and key down current is 1 mA. This jack may be configured for keyer, "Bug," "straight key," or computer keying interface operation via Menu item "054 A1A F-TYPE" (see page 121). There is another jack with the same name on the rear panel, and it may be configured independently for Internal Keyer or pseudo-straight-key operation. NOTE: You cannot use a 2-contact plug in this jack (to do so produces a constant "key down" condition). Microphone Connector This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone utilizing a traditional YAESU HF-transceiver pinout. DIM Switch Press this button to lower the illumination intensity of the analog meter and the frequency display. Press it once more to restore full brightness. VICE: ADVICE: Menu Items "008 diSP DIM MTR" and "009 diSP DIM VFD" allow you to configure the dimming levels for the analog meter and the frequency display independently, so you can customize the brightness levels. KEYER Switch This button toggles the internal CW keyer on and off. While activated, the " " icon appears in the display. The Keyer sending speed and the CW Hang Time are adjusted via the front panel's [SPEED] and [DELAY] knobs. ATT Switch This button selects the degree of attenuation, if any, to be applied to the receiver input. Available selections are ­6 dB, ­12 dB, ­18 dB, or OFF, and the selected attenuation level appears in the ATT column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display. ADVICE: : The Attenuator affects both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers. The Attenuator may be used in conjunction with the [IPO] switch to provide two stages of signal reduction when an extremely strong signal is being received. VOX Switch This button enables automatic voice-actuated transmitter switching in the SSB, AM, and FM modes. While activated, the LED inside this button glows red. The controls affecting VOX operation are the front panel's [VOX] and [DELAY] knobs. By proper adjustment of these controls, hands-free voice-actuated operation is possible. ANTENNA Select Switch [1/2]: Pressing this selects either the ANT 1 or 2 jack on the rear panel, and allows convenient antenna switching at the press of button. The selected antenna jack is indicated at the upper left corner of the display. [RX]: Normally, the antenna connected to the ANT 1 or 2 jack is used for receive (and always used for transmit). When the [RX] switch is pressed, an antenna connected to the RX ANT will be used during receive. FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL Page 17 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES IPO (INTERCEPT POINT OPTIMIZATION) Switch This button may be used to set the optimum front end characteristics of the receiver circuit for a very strongsignal environment. Available selections are AMP 1 (low distortion amplifier), AMP 2 (2-stage low-distortion RF amplifier), or ON (bypasses the front end RF amplifier), and the selected receiver RF amplifier appears at the IPO column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator in the display. ADVICE: The IPO switch affects both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers. AGC Switch This button selects the AGC characteristics for the receiver. Available selections are FAST, MID, SLOW, or AUTO, and the "AGC" icon will change according to the AGC characteristics selected. Press the [AGC] button repeatedly to select the desired receiver-recovery time constant. Press and hold in the [AGC] button for two seconds to disable the AGC (for testing or weak-signal reception). When the [AGC] button is pressed independently, it applies to the Main band (VFO-A) receiver. When you press the [B] button, followed by the [AGC] button (within five seconds of pressing the [B] switch), it affects the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver. ADVICE: If the AGC receiver-recovery time is set to "Off by Off" Off pressing and holding in the [AGC] button, the S-meter will no longer deflect. Additionally, you will likely encounter distortion on stronger signals, as the IF amplifiers and the following stages are probably being overloaded. R.FLT Switch This button selects the bandwidth for the Main Band (VFO-A) receiver's first IF Roofing Filter. Available selections are 3 kHz, 6 kHz, 15 kHz, or Auto, and the selected bandwidth appears in the FLT column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display. ADVICE: The Roofing Filter selection applies to the Main band (VFO-A) only. Because the roofing filter is in the first IF, the protection it provides against interference is quite significant. When set to AUTO, the SSB bandwidth is 6 kHz, while CW is 3 kHz and FM/RTTY are 15 kHz. On a crowded SSB band, however, you may wish to select the 3 kHz filter, for the maximum possible interference rejection. Page 18 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES NB Switch This button turns the IF Noise Blanker on and off. Press this button momentarily to reduce a short-duration pulse noise; the " " icon will appear in the display. Press and hold in this button for one second to reduce a longer-duration man-made pulse noise; the " " icon will blink for three seconds, then will appear continuously in the display. Press this button again to disable the noise blanker; the " " icon will disappear. ADVICE: When you press (or press and hold) the [NB] button momentarily, it affects the Main band (VFO-A) receiver. When you press the [B] button, then press (or press and hold in) the [NB] button (within five seconds of pressing the [B] button), it affects the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver. SPOT Switch This button turns on the CW receiver spotting tone; by matching the SPOT tone to that of the incoming CW signal (precisely the same pitch), you will be "zero beating" your transmitted signal on to the frequency of the other station. The Sub (VFO-B) frequency display will indicate the offset tone frequency when this button is pressed. SPEED PITCH Knobs METER Switch This control switch determines the function of the meter during transmission. COMP: Indicates the speech compressor level (SSB mode only). ALC: Indicates the relative ALC voltage. PO: Indicates the average power output level. SWR: Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (Forward: Reflected). ID: Indicates the final amplifier drain current. VDD: Indicates the final amplifier drain voltage. MONI PROC Knobs MONI Knob The inner [MONI] knob adjust the audio level of the transmit monitor during transmission (relative to the AF GAIN control), when activated by the [MONI] button. PROC Knob The outer [PROC] knob sets the compression (input) level of the transmitter Speech Processor in the SSB, AM, and FM modes, when activated by the [PROC] button. ADVICE: The Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display will show the compression level of the Speech Processor for 3 seconds whenever the outer [PROC] knob is turned. You may disable this feature (displaying the compression level) via Menu item "015 diSP LVL IND." See page 117 for details. SPEED Knob The inner [SPEED] knob adjusts the keying speed of the internal CW keyer (4 ~ 60 WPM). Clockwise rotation increases the sending speed. When turning this knob while pressing the [KEYER] button, the Sub (VFO-B) frequency display shows the keying speed. ADVICE: The Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display will show the keying speed for 3 seconds whenever the inner [SPEED] knob is turned. You may disable this feature (displaying the keying speed) via Menu item "015 diSP LVL IND." See page 117 for details. PITCH Knob The outer [PITCH] knob selects your preferred CW tone pitch (from 300 ~ 1050 Hz, in 50 Hz increments). The Tx sidetone, receiver IF passband, and display offset from the BFO (carrier) frequency are all affected simultaneously. The Pitch control setting also affects the operation of the CW Tuning Indicator, as the center frequency of the CW Tuning Indicator will follow the setting of this control. ADVICE: The Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display will show the CW tone pitch frequency for 3 seconds whenever the outer [PITCH] knob is turned. You may disable this feature (displaying the CW tone pitch frequency) via Menu item "015 diSP LVL IND." See page 117 for details. NB SQL Knobs BK-IN Switch This button turns the CW break-in capability on and off. While the CW break-in is activated, the " " icon appears in the display. NB Knob The inner [NB] knob adjusts the noise blanking level when the (analog) IF noise blanker is activated by pressing the [NB] button. SQL Knob The outer [SQL] knob sets the signal level threshold at which the Main (VFO-A) receiver audio is muted, in all modes. It is very useful during local rag-chews, to eliminate noise between incoming transmissions. This control is normally kept fully counter-clockwise (off), except when scanning and during FM operation. FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL Page 19 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES MIC RF PWR Knobs VOX DELAY Knobs MIC Knob The inner [MIC] knob adjusts the microphone input level for (non-processed) SSB transmission. ADVICE: If you adjust the MIC Gain while speaking in a somewhat-louder-than-normal voice level, watch the ALC level and adjust the MIC Gain so that the ALC reaches just to the right edge of the ALC scale. Then, when you speak in a more normal voice level, you'll be certain not to be over-driving the mic amplifier stage. The Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display will show the relative microphone gain level for 3 seconds whenever the outer [RF PWR] knob is turned. You may disable this feature (displaying the relative microphone gain level) via Menu item "015 diSP LVL IND." See page 117 for details. RF PWR Knob The outer [RF PWR] knob is the main RF Power output control for the transceiver, active in all operating modes. Clockwise rotation increases the power output. Adjust this control for the desired power output from the FT-2000D. ADVICE: The Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display will show the RF Power output for 3 seconds whenever the outer [RF PWR] knob is turned. You may disable this feature (displaying the RF Power output) via Menu item "015 diSP LVL IND." See page 117 for details. VOX Knob The inner [VOX] knob sets the gain of the VOX circuit, to set the level of microphone audio needed to activate the transmitter during voice operation while the [VOX] switch is engaged. The [VOX] switch must be switched "ON" to engage the VOX circuit. DELAY Knob The outer [DELAY] knob sets the hang time of the VOX circuit for voice operation and keying delay for CW operation. During voice operation, this knob sets the hang time, between the moment you stop speaking, and the automatic switch from transmit back to receive. Adjust this for smooth VOX operation, so the receiver is only activated when your transmission is ended and you wish to receive. For CW operation, this knob sets the keying delay, between the moment you stop sending, and the automatic switch from transmit back to receive during "Semi-break-in" operation. Adjust this just long enough to prevent the receiver from being restored during word spaces at your preferred sending speed. ADVICE: The Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display will show the hang time of the VOX circuit for 3 seconds whenever the outer [DELAY] knob is turned. You may disable this feature (displaying the hang time of the VOX circuit) via Menu item "015 diSP LVL IND." See page 117 for details. Page 20 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES SUB SQL Knob This knob sets the signal level threshold at which Sub (VFO-B) receiver audio is muted, in all modes. It is very useful during local rag-chews, to eliminate noise between incoming transmissions. This control is normally kept fully counter-clockwise (off), except when scanning and during FM operation. [F7(P.BACK)] key Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to activate the recording feature of the internal Digital Voice Recorder. The Voice Recorder allows you to record the Main band (VFO-A) receiver audio for the most-recent 15 seconds. While you're recording the receiver " icon will appear in the display. audio, the " Press this button momentarily to stop the recording, then press this button momentarily again to play back the receiver audio for the most-recent 15 seconds of reception before you stopped the recording. While playing back the receiver audio, the " " icon will appear in the display. Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds again to resume recording. [DISPLAY] key Press and hold in this key for two seconds to cause the [F1(CH 1)] - [DISPLAY] keys to act as "Function" keys for the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit if connected. SUB AF GAIN SUB RF GAIN AF GAIN Knob The inner [SUB AF GAIN] knob sets the Sub (VFOB) receiver's audio volume level. Typically, you will operate with this control set between the 9 o'clock and 10 o'clock positions. RF GAIN Knob The outer [SUB RF GAIN] knob is the Sub (VFO-B) receiver's RF gain control, which adjusts the gain of the Sub (VFO-B) receiver's RF and IF amplifier stages. This control is normally left in the fully clockwise position. AF GAIN RF GAIN Knobs AF GAIN Knob The inner [AF GAIN] knob sets the Main (VFO-A) receiver's audio volume level. Typically, you will operate with this control set between the 9 o'clock and 10 o'clock positions. RF GAIN Knob The outer [RF GAIN ] knob is the Main (VFO-A) receiver's RF gain control, which adjusts the gain of the Main (VFO-A) receiver's RF and IF amplifier stages. This control is normally left in the fully clockwise position. MODE Switches [A], [B] Switch Pressing the [A] or [B] button will illuminate the respective indicator imbedded within the switch, allowing adjustment of the operating mode on the Main (VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) band. Usually, the [A] button glow Red, signifying that the Main band (VFO-A) is being adjusted. Similarly, pressing the [B] button will cause its indicator to blink Orange for five seconds, signifying Sub band (VFO-B) adjustment. ADVICE: When changing bands, confirm the [A] or [B] button illumination status at first, then press the appropriate [BAND] button, so as to change operating frequencies on the proper (Main or Sub) band. [LSB], [USB], [CW], [AM/FM], [RTTY], [PKT] Switch Pressing the [ LSB ] , [ USB ] , [ CW ] , [ AM/FM ] , [RTTY], or [PKT] button will select the operating mode. Pressing the [CW ], [AM/FM ], [RTTY ], or [PKT] button multiple times will switch between the alternate operating features that can be used on these modes (covered later). F1 - F7 / DISPLAY Keys These keys can be used to control the Voice Memory capability for the SSB/AM/FM modes, and the Contest Keyer for the CW mode. You can also play back up to 15 seconds of incoming received audio, as well, for verification of a missed callsign or other purposes. When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is connected, you can also use the "Function" keys for the various functions associated with each "page" of the external display's capability. [F1(CH 1)] - [F4(CH 4)] key In the case of Voice Memory, up to 20 seconds of audio may be stored on each channel. For CW messages, up to 50 characters ("PARIS" specification) may be stored into each channel. See page 76 (Voice Memory) or page 88 (Contest Keyer) for details. [F5(MEM)] key This key is pressed for the purpose of storing either a Voice Memory or a Contest Keyer Memory channel's contents. See page 76 (Voice Memory) or page 88 (Contest Keyer) for details. [F6(DEC)] key When utilizing the sequential contest number capability of the Contest Keyer, press this key to decrement (back up) the current Contest Number by one digit (i.e. to back up from #198 to #197, etc.). See page 91 for details. QMB (Quick Memory Bank) Switches STO (Store) Button Pressing this button copies operating information (frequency, mode, bandwidth, and also repeater direction/ shift frequency and CTCSS functions on the FM mode) into consecutive QMB Memories. RCL (Recall) Button Pressing this button recalls one of up to five Quick Memory Bank memories for operation. FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL Page 21 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES CLAR + NAR (Narrow) Switch In the SSB/CW modes on the Main band (VFO-A), this button is used to set the bandwidth of the DSP (digital) IF filters to a user-programmed bandwidth (default values are SSB: 1.8 kHz, CW: 500 Hz, and RTTY/ PKT(SSB): 300 Hz). ADVICE: In the SSB mode, when [NAR] has been engaged, the [WIDTH] knob will be disabled, although the [SHIFT] knob still works normally. In the SSB mode on the Sub Band (VFO-B), this button is used to toggle the receiver's bandwidth between wide (2.25 kHz) and narrow (1.10 kHz). In the CW mode on the Sub Band (VFO-B), this button is used to toggle the receiver's bandwidth between wide (2.0 kHz) and narrow (1.2 kHz). ADVICE: When the Sub Band's (VFO-B) optional YF122C (500 Hz) or YF-122CN (300 Hz) CW narrow filter is installed, the optional narrow filter will be activated when the [NAR] switch has been engaged on the CW/RTTY/PKT(SSB) modes. In the AM mode, this button is used to toggle the receiver's bandwidth between wide (9 kHz) and narrow (6 kHz). In the FM mode on the 28 MHz and 50 MHz bands, this button is used to toggle the FM deviation/bandwidth between wide (±5.0 kHz Dev./25.0 kHz BW) and narrow (±2.5 kHz Dev./12.5 kHz BW). Pressing the [A] or [B ] button (located above the [MODE] selection buttons) will select either the Main band (VFO-A) or Sub band (VFO-B) for individual bandwidth setting. SPLIT Switch Pressing this button to activate split frequency operation between the Main band (VFO-A), used for reception, and the Sub band (VFO-B), used for transmission. If you press and hold in the [SPLIT] button for two seconds, the "Quick Split" feature will be engaged, whereby the Sub band VFO (VFO-B) will automatically be set to a frequency 5 kHz higher than the Main band (VFO-A) frequency with same operating mode, and the transceiver will be placed in the Split mode. TXW "TX Watch" Switch Pressing this button lets you monitor the transmit frequency when split frequency operation is engaged. Release the button to return to normal operation. C.S Switch Press this button momentarily to recall a favorite Menu Selection directly. To program a Menu selection as the short-cut, press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu, then select the Menu item you want to set as the short-cut. Now press and hold in the [C.S] button for two seconds; this will lock in the selected Menu item as the short-cut. Furthermore, the LED inside this switch will flash red when the transmit and receive serial CAT command signals are being exchanged. ADVICE: You may disable the LED function (flashes in conjunction with CAT command) via Menu item "031 GEnE CAT IND." See page 118 for details. Page 22 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES RX Indicator/Switch This button, when pressed, engages the Main band (VFO-A) receiver; the LED inside this button will glow Green when the Main receiver is active. When the Main (VFO-A) receiver is active, pressing this button momentarily will mute the receiver, and the indicator will blink. Pressing the button once more will restore receiver operation, and the indicator will glow Green steadily. [A B] Switch Press this button momentarily to transfer data from the Main band (VFO-A) frequency (or a recalled memory channel) to the Sub band (VFO-B), overwriting any previous contents in the Sub band (VFO-B). Use this key to set both Main band (VFO-A) and Sub band (VFO-B) receivers to the same frequency and mode. [A B] Switch Pressing this button momentarily exchanges the contents of the Main band (VFO-A) (or a recalled memory channel) and the Sub band (VFO-B). TX Indicator/Switch When this button is pushed, the LED inside this button will glow Red, and the transmitter will be engaged on the same frequency and mode as set up for the Main band (VFO-A) (subject to any Clarifier offset, of course). ADVICE: If this indicator is not illuminated, it means that the Sub (VFO-B) TX indicator has been selected (it will be glowing Red). In this case, transmission will be effected on the frequency and mode programmed for the Sub (VFO-B) band. [V/M] Switch This button toggles Main band (VFO-A) receiver operation between the memory system and the VFO. Either " " or " " will be displayed to the under the main frequency display field to indicate the current selection. If you have tuned off of a Memory channel frequency (MT), pressing this button returns the display to the original memory contents (MR), and pressing it once more returns operation to the Main VFO (no icon). Main Tuning Dial Knob This large knob adjusts the operating frequency of the Main band (VFO-A) or a recalled memory. Clockwise rotation of this knob increases the frequency. Default tuning increments are 10 Hz (100 Hz in AM and FM modes); when the [FAST] button is pressed, the tuning steps increase. The available steps are: OPERATING MODE 1 STEP 1 DIAL ROTATION LSB/USB/CW/RTTY/PKT(SSB) 10 Hz (100 Hz) 10 kHz (100 kHz) AM/FM/PKT(FM) 100 Hz (1 kHz) 100 kHz (1 MHz) Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST] button is On. [M A] Switch Pressing this button momentarily displays the contents of the currently-selected memory channel for three seconds. Holding this button in for 2 seconds copies the data from the currently-selected memory to the Main VFO (VFO-A), as two beeps sound. Previous data in the Main VFO will be overwritten. [A M] Switch ADVICE: : The tuning steps for the Main Tuning Dial knob are set, at the factory, to 10 Hz per step. Via Menu item "118 tun DIALSTP," however, you may change this setting from 10 Hz to 5 Hz or 1 Hz instead. When press the [FAST] button, the tuning step change to 100 Hz. FAST Switch Pressing this button will change the tuning step to 100 Hz. When this function is activated, the " " icon appears in the display. Pressing and holding in this key for 1/2 second (until the double beep) copies the current operating data from the Main band (VFO-A) into the currently selected memory channel, overwriting any previous data stored there. See page 100 for details. Also, pressing and holding in this button after recalling a memory, without first retuning, causes the memory channel to be "masked," and repeating the process restores the masked memory. MENU Switch This button is used for gaining access to the Menu system, for configuring various transceiver characteristics. Menu operation is described in detail, in this manual, beginning on page 112. IMPORTANT NOTE: Pressing this button momentarily activates the Menu, and the Menu items will appear on the display; once you are finished, you must press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save any configuration changes (momentarily pressing the [MENU] button to exit will not save the changes). LOCK Switch This button toggles locking of the Main Tuning Dial knob, to prevent accidental frequency changes. When the button is active, the Main Tuning Dial knob can still be turned, but the frequency will not change, and the " " icon appears in the display. FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL Page 23 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES CLAR + BAND Keys These keys allow one-touch selection of the desired Amateur band (1.8 ~ 50 MHz). What's more, these keys may be used for direct entry of a desired operating frequency during VFO operation. CLAR Knob This knob tunes the Clarifier offset frequency up to 9.999 kHz. VRF Knob This knob tunes the passband of the VRF (Variable RF Filter) preselector circuit for maximum receiver sensitivity (and out-of-band interference rejection). ADVICE: The relative position of the VRF passband can be observed on the Tuning Offset Indicator of the display whenever the [VRF] knob is turned. When the optional RF Tuning Kit is connected, this knob allows adjustment of the center frequency of the -Tuning filter passband (which is much narrower than that of the VRF). RX CLAR Switch Pressing this button activates the RX Clarifier, to allow offsetting the Main (VFO-A) receiving frequency temporarily. Press this button once more to return the Main receiver to the frequency shown on the main frequency display field; the Clarifier offset will still be present, though, in case you want to use it again. To cancel the Clarifier offset, press the [CLEAR] button. TX CLAR Switch Pressing this button activates the TX Clarifier, to allow offsetting the Main (VFO-A) transmit frequency temporarily. Press this button once more to return the transmitter to the Main (VFO-A) frequency shown on the main frequency display field; the Clarifier offset will still be present, though, in case you want to use it again. To cancel the Clarifier offset, press the [CLEAR] button. VRF Switch This button turns the VRF filter on and off. While activated, the " " icon will appear in the FLT column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display. ADVICE: When the optional RF Tuning Kit is connected, pressing this button will engage the -Tuning filter. The Tuning Kit provides much better RF selectivity than any other RF filter in the Amateur industry, yielding outstanding protection from high RF levels not far removed from the current operating frequency. CLEAR Switch Pressing this button clears out any frequency offset you have programmed into the Clarifier register (thereby setting the offset to "Zero"). Page 24 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES NOTCH Switch This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver's IF Notch Filter on and off. When the IF Notch Filter is activated, the peak position of the IF Notch Filter is depicted graphically in the display. The IF Notch Filter center frequency is adjusted via the [NOTCH] knob. WIDTH Knob The outer [WIDTH] knob sets the overall bandwidth of the IF DSP filter for the Main (VFO-A) receiver. The center (12 o'clock) position establishes the "default" bandwidth (for example, 2.4 kHz for SSB); clockwise rotation of this knob increases the bandwidth (out to a maximum of 4 kHz), while counter-clockwise rotation reduces the bandwidth. When the NAR (Narrow) filter selection is engaged, the [WIDTH] knob is disabled. The [SHIFT] knob may be used to re-center the passband response on the incoming signal, and you may find that the CONTOUR and IF Notch Filter may also help improve intelligibility and/or reduce interference. See also the discussions of the [CONTOUR] knob and [NOTCH] knob. ADVICE: The Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display will show the width of the IF passband for 3 seconds whenever the [WIDTH] knob is turned. You may disable this feature (displaying the width of the IF passband) via Menu item "015 diSP LVL IND." See page 117 for details. When the [NAR ] button has been pushed, the [WIDTH] knob no longer functions (except the CW mode). The IF SHIFT system is still fully operational, however. DNF Switch This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver's Digital Notch Filter on and off. When the Digital Notch Filter is activated, the " " icon appears in the display. This is an automatic circuit, and there is no adjustment knob for the DNF. NOTCH Knob This knob adjusts the center frequency of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver's IF Notch Filter. The Notch Filter is engaged via the [NOTCH] button. Initially, the approximate center frequency of the IF Notch Filter is adjusted by the outer [COARSE] knob; then, fine tuning of the center frequency is adjusted by the inner [FINE] knob. ADVICE The Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display will show the Notch frequency for 3 seconds whenever the [NOTCH] knob is turned. You may disable this feature (displaying the Notch frequency) via Menu item "015 diSP LVL IND." See page 117 for details. CONT Switch This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver's CONTOUR filter on and off. When the CONTOUR Filter is activated, the peak position of the CONTOUR Filter is depicted graphically in the display. Adjustment of the CONTOUR filter's center frequency is provided by the [CONTOUR] knob. Furthermore, in the CW mode, press and hold this button for 2 seconds to activate the APF (Audio Peak Filter) which provides a very narrow audio bandwidth; the peak position of the APF is depicted graphically in the display. The APF circuit is an automatic circuit, and there is no adjustment knob for the APF. NOTE: : There are times, when you're trying to remove interference with a sharp DSP filter, that the remaining signal has a somewhat unnatural sound. This is caused by the cutting of some frequency components, leaving other components in excess. The CONTOUR filter allows you (especially) to roll off certain frequency components inside the remaining passband, but in a smooth manner that helps restore a natural sound and/or raise intelligibility. SHIFT WIDTH Knobs (EXCEPT ON FM MODE) SHIFT Knob The inner [SHIFT] knob provides adjustment of the IF DSP passband, using 20 Hz steps for precise adjustment and easy reduction of interference on either side of your operating frequency. The total adjustment range is ±1 kHz. The normal operating setting for this knob is straight up, in the 12 o'clock position. ADVICE: The Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display will show the shift value of the IF SHIFT for 3 seconds whenever the [SHIFT] knob is turned. You may disable this feature (displaying the shift value of the IF SHIFT) via Menu item "015 diSP LVL IND." See page 117 for details. You may shift the Sub band (VFO-B) filter passband via Menu item "044 S-iF LSB SFT" through "051 S-iF PKT-USB." DNR Switch This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver's Digital Noise Reduction circuit on and off. When the Digital Noise Reduction is activated, the " " icon appears in the display. Adjustment of the Noise Reduction level is provided by the [DNR] knob. FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL Page 25 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES CLAR + CONTOUR DNR Knob RX Indicator/Switch This is the button that turns the Sub (VFO-B) receiver On and Off. When this button is pressed to make the Sub (VFO-B) receiver active, the Green LED imbedded within the button will light up. Pressing the button again will disable this receiver, and the imbedded Green LED will turn off. CONTOUR Knob The inner [CONTOUR] knob selects the desired Main band (VFO-A) receiver's CONTOUR filter response. The CONTOUR filter is engaged via the [CONTOUR] button. ADVICE: The Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display will show the CONTOUR frequency for 3 seconds whenever the inner [CONTOUR] knob is turned. You may disable this feature (displaying the CONTOUR frequency) via Menu item "015 diSP LVL IND." See page 117 for details. DNR Knob The outer [DNR] knob is used to select one of the 15 available noise reduction parameters for the Main band (VFO-A) receiver's Digital Noise Reduction system. ADVICE: The Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display will show the current noise reduction parameter for 3 seconds whenever the outer [DNR] knob is turned. You may disable this feature (displaying the current noise reduction parameter) via Menu item "015 diSP LVL IND." See page 117 for details. TX Indicator/Switch This is the button that turns the Sub (VFO-B) transmitter On and Off. When this button is pressed to transfer transmitter control to the Sub (VFO-B) frequency and mode, the Red LED imbedded within the button will light up. Pressing this button once more will transfer frequency/mode control back to the Main (VFOA) side, and the Red LED imbedded within this button will turn off. SUB VFO-B Knob Depending on the status of the [A/B] button located at the right bottom of the [SUB VFO-B] knob, the [SUB VFO-B] knob is used for functions associated with the Main (VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) frequency control registers. Page 26 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES (VFO-A) BAND Switch Pressing this button allows you to select the Main (VFO-A) operating band (Amateur bands) using the [SUB VFO-B] knob. (VFO-B) MHz Switch When the [A/B] button is pressed, and the Orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob lights up, pressing this button allows you to tune the Sub band (VFOB) frequency down or up in 1 MHz increments, using the [SUB VFO-B] knob. (VFO-A) MHz Switch Pressing this button allows you to tune the Main band (VFO-A) frequency down or up in 1 MHz increments, using the [SUB VFO-B] knob. FAST Switch When the [A/B] button is pushed, and the Orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob lights up, the [SUB VFO-B] knob will be controlling the Sub band (VFO-B) frequency; pressing the [FAST] button will change the tuning step to 100 Hz. GRP Switch Pressing this button allows you to select the memory group using the [SUB VFO-B] knob. M CH Switch Pressing this button allows you to select the memory channel using the [SUB VFO-B] knob. A/B Switch The [A/B] button determines whether the actions of the [SUB VFO-B] knob will be applied to the Main band (VFO-A) or the Sub band (VFO-B). Pressing this button once causes the Orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob to light up; in this case, rotation of the [SUB VFO-B] knob affects operation on the Sub band (VFO-B). Pressing the [A/B] button once more causes the Orange lamp to turn off; in this instance, rotation of the [SUB VFO-B] knob affects operations associated with the Main band (VFOA). (VFO-B) BAND Switch When the [A/B] button is pressed, and the Orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob lights up, pressing this button allows you to select the Sub (VFO-B) operating band (Amateur bands) using the [SUB VFOB] knob. FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL Page 27 DISPLAY INDICATIONS (LEFT SIDE & CENTER) Receiver Configuration Indicators ANT (1, 2, RX): Indicates the antenna selected for operation by the front panel [1/2] and [RX] antenna switches. ATT (OFF, ­6 dB, ­12 dB, ­18 dB): Indicates the attenuation level selected for operation by the front panel [ATT] button. FLT (VRF, -TUNE, THRU): Indicates the RF filter selected for operation by the front panel [VRF] button. ADVICE: The -TUNE filter is an option. The " " icon will not appear when the optional -TUNE unit is not connected. IPO (AMP 1, AMP 2, ON): Indicates the front end RF amplifier selected for operation by the front panel [IPO] button. R.FLT Indicates the 1st IF Roofing Filter selected: AUTO (mode-determined), 3 kHz, 6 kHz, or 15 kHz. AGC (AUTO, FAST, MID, SLOW): Indicates the AGC decay time selected for Main band (VFO-A) operation by the front panel [AGC] switch. SHIFT Indicates the peak position of the DSP IF filter. NB This indicator appears when the Main band (VFO-A) receiver's (short duration) Noise Blanker is activated. This indicator will blink for three seconds, and thereafter appears continuously, when the Main band (VFOA) receiver's longer-pulse Noise Blanker is activated. NAR This indicator appears whenever the Main band (VFOA) receiver's narrow IF DSP filter is engaged. PROC This indicator appears whenever the DSP Speech Processor is activated. MONI This indicator appears whenever the transmit monitor circuit is activated. KEYER This indicator appears whenever the internal CW keyer is activated. DNR This indicator appears whenever the Digital Noise Reduction feature is activated. BK-IN This indicator appears whenever CW break-in operation is activated. DNF This indicator appears whenever the Digital Notch Filter is activated. TUNER This indicator appears when the internal Automatic Antenna Tuner is activated. CONTOUR The peak position of the CONTOUR Filter is depicted graphically here when the CONTOUR Filter is activated. HI SWR This indicator appears if the directional coupler and microprocessor detect an abnormally high SWR condition (over 3.0:1) that cannot be resolved by the Automatic Antenna Tuner. NOTE: If this indicator appears, check to be sure that you have the correct antenna selected on the current operating band. If so, you will need to check the condition of the antenna, its coaxial cable, and/or the connectors on the cable so as to locate and correct the fault. NOTCH The null position of the IF Notch Filter is depicted graphically here when the IF Notch Filter is activated. WIDTH Indicates the bandwidth of the DSP IF filter. Page 28 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL DISPLAY INDICATIONS (CENTER) TX This indicator appears during transmission on the Main band (VFO-A) frequency. Tuning Offset Indicator This is a tuning scale that, as configured from the factory, provides a visual CW tuning indication of the incoming signal's offset from your transceiver's CW carrier frequency, as programmed by the relative clarifier offset, or the peak position of the VRF/-TUNE filter. BUSY This indicator appears whenever the Main band (VFOA) receiver squelch is open. If this indicator is not showing, and reception seems to have been lost on the Main receiver for no apparent reason, check the position of the SQL knob and rotate it fully counter-clockwise to restore reception. REC This indicator appears while the voice recorder is recording the receiver audio, and/or the memory is recording your CW or voice message. Main (VFO-A) Frequency Display This is the Main band (VFO-A) frequency display. ADVICE: When setting the Menu items, the Menu item number and Menu group name will appear in this area during setup. When setting the CTCSS frequency for Encoding or Tone Squelch operation, the current tone information will appear in this area during setup. PLAY This indicator appears while the voice recorder is playing back the recorded audio, and/or the memory is playing back the recorded CW or voice message. Multi-Display Window This window displays either the Clarifier offset or Memory Channel Number. ADVICE: During FM operation, the Repeater Shift will be indicated in this window. A Negative frequency shift will be indicated by "­" while a Positive frequency shift will be indicated by "+." When setting the Menu items, the current setting will appear in this area. When setting the CTCSS frequency for Encoding or Tone Squelch operation, the current repeater shift direction will appear in this area.