Maxon Synthesized Scanning Radio User manual

SP-200 Series

Synthesized Scanning Radio

Operating

Instructions

Table of Contents

About Your SP-200 Series Radio

About Maxon / Topaz3

Safety Information

Unpacking Information

SP-200 Series Features

Description of Radio Components

Antenna Installation

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip

Battery Charging and Care

SP-200 Series Operation

Power On - Volume - Power Off

Channel Select /Channel Group Scan

To Transmit

Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones

Scan Modes

Normal Channel Scan

Priority Channel Scan

Other Scanning Features

Look Back

Scan Channel Delete

CTCSS/DCS Scanning

Normal Scan TX

Priority Scan TX

Priority Only TX

Receive Only Scan

Scan List Edit

Channel Group Edit

Priority Channel Edit

FCC Licensing

Service

Recycling / Disposal of Batteries

Software Copyrights

Maintenance

Product Warranty

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About Your SP-200 Series Radio

Maxon's SP-200 Series synthesized radios feature up to 13 scan groups with up

to 16 channels per group for a total capacity of 199 channels.

To assure satisfaction from the radio, we urge you to thoroughly read

the operation and function information in this manual before operating

your SP-200 Series.

Application of some of the functions described in this manual are determined

by the system you use. Your Maxon Dealer will program your radio so that

you have the greatest number of functions possible relative to your needs.

Should you have questions regarding the operation of the radio, please

consult your Maxon Dealer.

About Maxon / Topaz3

Maxon is a world-respected name in professional FM two-way radio equip-

ment operating in the UHF, VHF and 800 MHz frequencies; personal

two-way communication devices, including the popular FRS (Family Radio

Service) and GMRS radios; and a variety of wireless communication products

(two-way voice messaging handsets, Wireless Local Loop terminals, etc.).

Topaz3 is the exclusive supplier of Maxon products to North America.

For more specific product information: Or visit our website: www.topaz3.com

Safety Information

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General

Docket 93-62, November 7, 1997, has adopted a safety standard for human

exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC

regulated equipment. We subscribe to the same safety standard for the

use of this product. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure

far below the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Federal

Communications Commission limits.

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Safety Information, Continued

WARNING - DO NOT hold the radio in such a manner that the antenna is next

to, or touching, exposed parts of the body, especially the face or

eyes, while transmitting.

WARNING - DO NOT allow children to operate transmitter - equipped radio

equipment.

CAUTION - DO NOT operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting

caps or in an explosive atmosphere unless it is a type especially

designed and qualified for such use.

CAUTION - DO NOT press and hold the transmit switch (P-T-T) when not

actually wishing to transmit.

NOTE: This radio operates in FCC regulated frequency bands. All radios

must be licensed by the FCC before use. Because this radio contains a

transmitter, Federal law prohibits unauthorized use or adjustments of

this radio.

Unpacking Information

Remove and carefully inspect the contents of your package(s) for the following

items:

Radio

Battery Pack

Battery Charger

Battery Charger Power Supply

Antenna

Belt Clip

Operating Instructions

If any items are missing, please contact the Maxon Dealer from which you

purchased the radios, or contact Maxon.

SP-200 Series Features

• Synthesized operation with 199 channel capability

• 1 or 5 W programmable output power

• Programmable 12.5 /25 kHz channel spacing

• Channel scan

• Priority channel scan

• Look back channel

• CTCSS /DCS Tone signaling

• Busy channel lockout

• Time-out timer

• Scan list edit

• Priority channel edit

Description of Radio Components

Front view:

1) On/Off - Volume Control

2) LCD Channel Display

3) Busy/TX Indicator

4) Antenna Receptacle

5) Speaker

6) Accessory Connector

7) Channel Selector Buttons

8) Monitor Button

9) Scan Button

10) Microphone

11) Push-To-Talk (P-T-T) Bar

Not shown:

Battery

Battery Latch

Battery Charge Contacts

Belt Clip

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Antenna Installation

Fasten the antenna to the radio by turning the antenna clockwise into the

receptacle on top of the radio.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

To attach the battery pack, hold the radio face down in your hand and

position the guides of the battery in line with the radio guide rails. Slide the

battery upward until a click is heard. To remove the battery pack, hold the

radio face down in your hand and push the battery latch button located in

the upper right hand corner of the battery pack. Hold the battery latch button

down, and slide the radio battery in a downward direction. Gently lift the

battery pack away from the base of radio when it is free from the radio guide

rails.

Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip

To attach the clip, hold the radio face down in your hand. Locate the slot in

the belt clip and align with holder on upper left hand corner of the radio back.

Push upward on belt clip until a click is heard. To remove the clip, push and

hold the release button located at the top of the belt clip. Slide the clip away

from the belt clip holder.

Battery Charging and Care

Before initial operation, use the provided charger to completely charge the

radio battery pack. Remove the charger base and power supply from the

packaging, and plug in the power supply's DC connector into a jack on

the back of the charging base. Plug the AC power cord into any standard

110V AC outlet.

To charge a battery while attached to a radio, simply place the radio into the

front charging well. The charger will identify the battery condition, and then

automatically initiate a charge mode - rapid or top-off / trickle.

To charge a battery removed from the radio, place the battery into the rear

charging well. Again, the charger will identify the battery condition, and

automatically rapid charge or top-off / trickle charge the battery pack. Note

the color of the LED charge indicators: red for rapid charge cycle, green for

the top-off / trickle charge cycle.

Battery Charging and Care, Continued

When using both charging wells, only one can rapid charge at a time. The

front charging well always has priority for rapid charging. After the front well

cycles from rapid to top-off / trickle charge, the back well will initiate its rapid

charge mode. Again, note the color of the charging well's LED to define the

current charging cycle.

Note: To ensure peak performance from your radio, periodically discharge the

battery completely and recharge fully. This action will prevent the battery from

developing a "memory" of short-term use, and will permit a good service life.

SP-200 Series Operation

Power On - Volume - Power Off

Turn the radio on by rotating the off / on - volume control clockwise. You

will hear a click and (if enabled via Dealer programming), the radio's self-test

alert tones. Increase the radio volume by continuing the clockwise rotation.

To turn the radio off when you have finished transmitting, receiving, etc.,

rotate the control counter-clockwise to detent.

Channel Select / Channel Group Scan

To change radio channels, simply press and release the ! or " button

until the desired channel is reached. Or, to scroll through your programmed

channels more quickly, press and hold the ! or " button. The channel

numbers will appear in the radio's LCD (located at top of unit).

If your radio has been programmed for channel group scan, you must enter

the scan mode by pressing the scan button (first button below the P-T-T bar).

The current channel group will display on the radio's LCD. If you wish to

change that selection, use the ! or " button, until the LCD displays the

channel group you wish to scan.

To Transmit

NOTE: The Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations

require that you monitor a channel for activity before transmitting, to avoid

interrupting another user.

Press the monitor button (second button below the P-T-T bar) and check the

color of the radio's top-panel LED. It will glow orange if RF activity is present;

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To Transmit, Continued

it will not be illuminated if the radio indicates a "clear" channel. When the

channel is "clear", hold the radio microphone area approximately 2-3

inches from your mouth, keeping the antenna vertical and away from face

or eyes. Press and hold the P-T-T bar on the side of the radio, and begin

speaking in a clear, normal tone. Release the P-T-T bar when you have

finished speaking.

CAUTION: Operation of the transmitter without a proper antenna installed

may result in permanent damage to the radio.

NOTE: The radio's LED will glow red continuously when you have the P-T-T

bar pressed and are transmitting. If the red LED starts "flashing", the battery

needs to be recharged and transmission will cease. Recharge the battery

fully before attempting more than one transmission.

Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones

Your SP-200 Series radio has a sophisticated microprocessor control which

provides a series of audible alert tones. Upon each power-up, a quick melody*

indicates that the self-test of the microprocessor functions has been completed.

A series of tones may be sounded with any of the following conditions:

• Attempt to transmit on a channel set for receive only

• Attempt to transmit on a channel that is already in use when busy channel

lockout has been programmed into the radio*

• Transmitting time has exceeded time-out timer programmed length*

• Low battery condition

• Selecting a channel with no programmed frequency

* Indicates a function that is initially programmed into the radio by your

Maxon Dealer.

See the Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones chart on next page for full

detail.

STATUS DESCRIPTION LED COLOR LCD INDICATION AUDIBLE TONE

Normal Power On - Ready N/A 188 Melody

Call Received Orange Channel Number N/A

Correct Call Green Channel Number N/ A

Busy Channel Orange Channel Number N/A

Transmit Red Channel Number N/A

Transmit Not Allowed Red Flashing Alternating UL/ Two Beeps Repeated

Channel Number

Scanning Normal Scan Mode Green Flashing Group Number N/A

Priority Scan Mode Green Flashing N/A N/A

Priority Look Back Green Flashing PS/Channel N/A

Scan Mode number

Scan Edit Edit Scan List Red Single Flash SE N/A

Priority Edit Priority Channel Red Two Flashes PE N/A

Edit

Warning Low Battery Red Flashing LC 3 Beeps Repeated

Busy Channel Lockout Orange bL Single Beep Repeated

TX Inhibit N/A _h/rO Two Beeps

Time-Out-Timer N/A Pt Single Beep / 3 Beeps

Repeated

Error EEPROM N/A Er Single Beep Repeated

Unlock N/A UL Two Beeps Repeated

NOTE: All audible tones can be programmed "off" for silent operation.

Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones

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Scan Modes

Scanning is a Dealer programmable feature that allows you to monitor a

number of channels or channels within a Group. Your Dealer will help you

define a scanning mode and your channel "scan list" .

Normal Channel Scan

Once the scan list has been established, initiate scan by pressing and

releasing the scan button, (first button below the P-T-T bar).

If a conversation is detected on any of the channels in the scan list, the radio

will stop on that channel and you will be able to hear the conversation. If

programmed for normal scan TX, you will be able to transmit on that active

channel during the programmable scan delay time. (The scan delay time

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Normal Channel Scan, Continued

is the amount of time the radio will stay on that channel once activity has

ceased. Dealer programmable, 4-7 seconds is typical). The radio will resume

scanning once the scan delay time has expired, and will continue to scan

until the channel is changed. The LED will flash green.

Priority Channel Scan

A single channel may be programmed as the "Priority" channel. The radio

will constantly monitor this channel while scanning and when the radio has

stopped on an active channel. If a call is detected on the priority channel,

the radio will automatically move to, and remain on, the priority channel

for as long as the priority conversation takes place. Priority channel activity

takes precedence over all other conversations. To activate the Priority scan

mode, press and release the scan button (second button below the P-T-T

bar). The LED will flash green.

Other Scanning Features

Look Back

This feature is ideal for those who do not need scan as defined above, but

want to make sure that they never miss a call on the "Priority" channel if

another channel has been selected. Once a channel has been selected,

the radio will periodically "look back" at the priority channel. If activity is

detected on the priority channel, the radio will move to that channel for

as long as it remains active. To enter the "look back" mode, press and hold

the scan button (first button below the P-T-T bar). PS / Channel number will

be shown in the display, the LED will flash green.

NOTE: Look back requires that the radio leave the current channel for a

fraction of a second (at regular intervals) to check the priority channel for

activity. Depending upon how the radio is programmed (scan speed, etc.)

this may or may not be noticeable as "breaks" on the current channel for

that same fraction of a second. A transmission will be made on the active

channel at all times.

Scan Channel Delete

To temporarily delete a channel from the scan list, simply press the monitor

button (second button below the P-T-T bar) while scanning and stopped on

the channel to be deleted. This will remove that channel from the scan list

Scan Channel Delete, Continued

until the channel is changed or the radio's power is reset. When power is

restored or the scan list channel position is selected again, the originally

programmed scan list will be activated.

CTCSS / DCS Scanning

To help block out unwanted calls to your radio, the SP-200 Series can be

programmed by your Dealer to scan for tones.

Normal Scan TX

Allows a transmission only after a call is received, depending on the

programmed scan delay time. After scan resumes, and a transmission is

made, the radio will sound two beeps, display _h and will not allow a

transmission.

Priority Scan TX

Allows a transmission after a call is received depending on programmed

scan delay time. The transmission will be made on the channel that the call

was received. After the scan resumes, if a transmission is made, the radio

will transmit on the programmed priority channel.

Priority Only TX

Allows a transmission on the priority channel when scanning and not

stopped on an active channel. It will always transmit on the priority

channel if scanning or stopped on an active channel.

Receive Only Scan

This allows only reception, not transmission. If a transmission is made at

any time, the radio will sound two beeps, display r0 and will not allow the

transmission.

Scan List Edit

You can edit your radio's original scan list and priority scan channel at any

time. Please note, if your radio has been programmed for channel-only scan,

you will not be able to edit your scan list, only your priority channel.

Channel Group Edit

To edit the group scan list in a radio programmed for channel group scan,

turn the radio off, press and hold scan button, (first button below the P-T-T

bar). While holding scan button, turn the radio on, and observe a single

red flash of the LED. The display will read SE. Release the scan button.

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Channel Group Edit, Continued

The first group number will be displayed. If you do not wish to edit the group

you have selected press the ! or " button to select the desired channel

groups you wish to edit. After channel group selection has been made,

press and release the scan button, (first button below the P-T-T bar). The

channel number within your selected channel group may now be edited.

If the channel number is flashing, that channel is already included in the

scan list of the selected channel group. If the channel number is solid, the

channel can be added or deleted from the scan list. Press and release the

monitor button, (second button below the P-T-T bar), the selected channel

will flash if it was added to the scan list or be solid if it was deleted from the

scan list.

To edit other channels, press the ! or " buttons to select the desired

channel within the channel group. To add or delete the newly selected

channel from the channel group scan list, repeat the process detailed above.

Upon completion of editing channels on your channel group scan list, press

and release the scan button, (first button below the P-T-T bar). Your new

channel group scan list should be entered at this time.

Priority Channel Edit

Only one priority channel can be programmed into the radio. To edit a

priority channel, turn the radio off, press and hold scan button, (first

button below the P-T-T bar). While holding the scan button, turn radio on,

and release the scan button after the second red flash of the LED. PE will be

shown in the display. Release the scan button. The first channel number will

be displayed. If displayed channel is not your priority channel, press and

release the ! or " button to select the desired priority channel.

After you have selected the channel, a flashing channel number indicates

that the channel is already selected as priority. If channel number is solid,

the channel is not selected as priority. To add or delete the selected channel

as the priority channel, press and release the monitor button, (second button

below the P-T-T bar). The selected channel will flash if it was added as a

priority channel or will be solid if deleted as the priority.

Upon completion of adding or deleting the priority channel, press and release

the scan button. Your new priority channel should be entered at this time.

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FCC Licensing

The Federal Communications Commission requires the operator of this radio

be properly licensed under the applicable Part and /or Parts of the FCC Rules

and Regulations.

Consult with your Maxon Dealer, or contact the nearest FCC field office for

information about obtaining a license.

Service

Do not tamper with internal adjustments. Damage to the equipment and/or

improper operation may result. There are no serviceable items inside the radio.

It is recommended that you return your radio to a qualified Maxon Dealer for

any service or repairs.

Recycling/ Disposal of Batteries

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies used Ni-Cd batteries

as hazardous waste, unless certain exemptions apply.

The battery should be recycled at the end of its useful life. Under various state

and local laws, such batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly and

cannot be dumped in landfills or incinerators.

A national program to collect and recycle used Ni-Cd batteries has been

implemented by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC

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The following is a partial list of facilities where the batteries can be shipped

to be recycled. Contact these facilities for proper packaging and shipping

guidelines.

INMETCO Kinsbursky Brothers Inc.

245 Portersville Road 1314 N. Lemon Street

Ellwood City, PA 16117 Anaheim, CA 92801

TEL: (724) 758-2800 TEL: (714) 738-8516

FAX: (724) 758-2845 (800) 548-8797

FAX: (714) 441-0857

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Software Copyrights

The Maxon product(s) described in these operating instructions may include

copyrighted Maxon software programs stored in semi-conductor memories or

other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Maxon

certain exclusive rights for copyrighted software programs, including the

exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted software

program. Accordingly, the copyrighted Maxon software programs contained

in the Maxon products described in this operating manual may not be copied

or reproduced without the express written permission of Maxon. Furthermore,

the purchase of Maxon products shall not be deemed to grant either directly

or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights,

patents or patent applications of Maxon, except for normal non-exclusive

royalty free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a

product.

Maintenance

Your SP-200 Series radio is designed to be maintenance free. To keep your

radio in good working condition, follow these cleaning instructions:

• Clean external surfaces with a clean cloth dampened in a solution of mild

dishwater detergent diluted in water. Apply the solution sparingly to avoid any

moisture leaking into cracks and crevices. DO NOT submerge the radio. Use

only a non-metallic brush to dislodge particles, if necessary. Dry the surface

thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.

• DO NOT use solvents or spirits for cleaning - they may permanently damage

the housing.

• Clean the battery and accessory port contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove

dirt, grease or foreign materials that may impede good electrical contact.

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Product Warranty

Topaz3 warrants that the Products and included accessories sold herein will be free from defects in

workmanship or materials under normal use and service for a period of two (2) years from the date

of purchase by the original end user, provided that the buyer has complied with the requirements

stated herein. This warranty is offered to the initial end user and is not assignable or transferable.

Topaz3 is not responsible for any ancillary equipment which is attached to or used in conjunction

with Maxon products.

If the Product fails to function under normal use because of manufacturing defect(s) or workmanship

during the two (2) years period following the date of purchase, it will be replaced or repaired at

Topaz3's option at no charge when returned to the place of purchase. The defective unit must be

accompanied by proof of the date of purchase in the form of a sales receipt.

The sole obligation of Topaz3 hereunder shall be to replace or repair the Product covered in this

Warranty. Replacement, at Topaz3's option, may include a similar or higher-featured product.

Repair may include the replacement of parts or boards with functionally equivalent reconditioned

or new parts or boards. Replaced parts, accessories, batteries, or boards are warranted for the

balance of the original time period. All replaced parts, accessories, batteries or boards become the

property of Topaz3.

Topaz3 shall have no obligation to make repairs or to cause replacement required through normal

wear and tear or necessitated in whole or in part by catastrophe, fault or negligence of the user,

improper or unauthorized alterations or repairs to the Product, use of the Product in a manner for

which it was not designed, or by causes external to the Product. This warranty is void if the serial

number is altered, defaced or removed.

The user is responsible for the payment of any charges or expenses incurred for the removal

of the defective product from the vehicle or site of its use, for the transportation of the product to

the place of repair, for the return of the repaired / replaced product to the site

of its use and for the reinstallation of the product.

THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER

WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING,

WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

FOR ANY PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED,

THE SOLE REMEDY WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL TOPAZ3

BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER OR ITS CUSTOMERS FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING

ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR

THE LOSS OF PROFIT, REVENUE OR DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE

INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT.

This warranty is void for sales and deliveries outside of the U. S. A.

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816/891-6320, Ext. 399

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