Kenwood NX-700 Service Manual

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NX-700/700H5REALIGNMENT1. ModesUser modePanel test modeFirmware version informationPanel tuning modeData programming modePC test mode PC tuning modePC modeClone modeFirmwareprogramming modeMode FunctionUser mode For normal use.Panel test mode Used by the dealer to check the fundamen-tal characteristics.Panel tuning mode Used by the dealer to tune the audio.PC mode Used for communication between the radioand PC.Data programmingmodeUsed to read and write frequency data andother features to and from the radio.PC test mode Used to check the radio using the PC.This feature is included in the FPU.PC tuning mode Used to tune the radio using the PC.This feature is included in the FPU.Firmwareprogramming modeUsed when changing the main program ofthe fl ash memory.Clone mode Used to transfer programming data fromone radio to another.Firmware versioninformationUsed to confirm the internal firmware ver-sion.2. How to Enter Each ModeMode OperationUser mode Power ONPanel test mode [ ] + Power ONPC mode Received commands from PCPanel tuning mode [Panel test mode] + [ ]Firmware programming mode [ ] + Power ONClone mode [ ] + Power ONFirmware version information [ ] + Power ON3. Panel Test ModeSetting method refer to ADJUSTMENT.4. Panel Tuning ModeSetting method refer to ADJUSTMENT.5. PC Mode5-1. PrefaceThe transceiver is programmed by using a personal com-puter, programming interface (KPG-46/46A) and program-ming software (KPG-111D).The programming software can be used with a PC orcompatible. Figure 1 shows the setup of a PC for program-ming.KPG-111DPCKPG-46 or KPG-46A orKPG-46A + KCT-46 +Tuning cable(E30-3383-05)KPG-46TransceiverPCD-SUB(25-pin)TransceiverPCKPG-46AD-SUB(9-pin)TransceiverPCKPG-46AKCT-53UUSBFig. 15-2. Connection procedure1. Connect the transceiver to the computer using the inter-face cable and USB adapter (When the interface cable isKPG-46A, the KCT-53U can be used.).Notes:• You must install the KCT-53U driver in the computer touse the USB adapter (KCT-53U).• When using the USB adapter (KCT-53U) for the first time,plug the KCT-53U into a USB port on the computer withthe computer power ON.2. When the POWER switch on, user mode can be enteredimmediately. When PC sends command the transceiverenter PC mode, and “PROGRAM” is displayed on theLCD.When data transmitting from transceiver, the red LED islights.When data receiving to transceiver, the green LED islights.Note:The data stored in the computer must match the “ModelName” when it is written into the flash memory.