Kenwood TK-3000 Quick Manual

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Contents

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENTCarefully unpack the transceiver. If any of the items listedbelow are missing or damaged, file a claim with the carrierimmediately.SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES• Antenna ..................................................................................1• Battery charger/ AC adapter (KSC-35S) ................................1• Li-ion Battery pack (KNB-63L) ................................................1• Speaker/ microphone jack cover ............................................1• Belt clip (KBH-18) ...................................................................1• Screw (M3 x 6 mm) ..................................................................... 1• Instruction manual ..................................................................1PREPARATIONINSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK◆ Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery byfire.◆ Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.Lock lever1 To install the battery pack, alignthe base of the battery packwith the transceiver, then pressthe battery pack into place untilthe lock lever is secure.Lock lever2 To remove the battery pack,push the lock lever up, then pullthe battery pack away from thetransceiver.INSTALLING THE ANTENNAAntenna Screw the antenna into the connectoron the top of the transceiver by holdingthe antenna at its base and turning itclockwise until secure.Note: The antenna is neither a handle,a key ring retainer, nor a speaker/microphone attachment point. Using theantenna in these ways may damage theantenna and degrade your transceiver’sperformance.INSTALLING THE BELT CLIPBelt clip1 Remove the battery pack, asdescribed above.2 To install the belt clip, align theguides of the belt clip with thegrooves on the rear of the batterypack, then slide the belt clip intoplace until the lock lever is secure.Lock lever 3 To remove the belt clip, push thelock lever towards the transceiverwhile sliding the belt clip up.INSTALLING THE COVER OVER THE SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKSSpeaker/ microphonejack coverIf you are not using a speaker/microphone, install the cover over thespeaker/ microphone jacks using thesupplied M3 x 6 mm screw.Note: To keep the transceiver waterresistant, you must cover the speaker/microphone jacks with the suppliedcover.CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKThe battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it beforeuse.ATTENTION: Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with abattery pack before inserting the transceiver into the charger.1 Plug the AC adapter cable intothe jack located on the rear of thecharger.2 Plug the AC adapter into an ACoutlet.• It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery pack.• When the charger will not be used for a long time, unplugthe AC adapter from the AC outlet.Note:◆ When an abnormality occurs during charging, the indicatorperforms as follows:Blinks red: The battery pack is either defective or the batterypack contacts are not properly mated with those of the charger.Alternates flashing green and orange: The battery packhas not satisfied the charging start temperature. Remove thebattery pack from the charger and wait until it reaches a normaltemperature before charging it again.◆ The ambient temperature should be between 5°C and 40°Cwhile charging is in progress. Charging outside this range maynot fully charge the battery.◆ The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreaseseven though it is fully and correctly charged. Replace the batterypack.◆ While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion battery packin areas with an ambient temperature of –10°C and lower,operating time may be shortened.◆ Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects ofbattery pack disposal.ORIENTATIONAntennaMicrophoneSpeakerBattery PackChannel selectorRotate to change the operating channel.• If your dealer has set the [S-Selector] function,rotate the Channel selector and select the “S”position to begin scanning.LED indicatorRefer to the LED Indicator Status table.Power switch/ Volume controlTurn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. To switch thetransceiver OFF, turn counterclockwise until a click sounds.Rotate to adjust the volume level.PTT (Push to Talk) switchPress and hold, then speak into the microphone to transmit.Side keyPress to activate its programmable function.Speaker/ microphone jacksInsert the speaker/ microphone or headset plug into thisjack.PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONSYour dealer can program the Side key each with one of thefollowing functions.■ NoneNo function has been programmed.■ AutodialDTMF Autodial allows you to make a private call to anotherparty.■ MonitorMomentarily press this key to deactivate QT or DQTsignaling. Press the key again to return to normal operation.■ Monitor MomentaryPress and hold this key to deactivate QT or DQT signaling.Release the key to return to normal operation.■ ScanPress this key to start scanning the transceiver channels.■ Squelch OffMomentarily press this key to hear background noise. Pressthe key again to return to normal operation.■ Squelch Off MomentaryPress and hold this key to hear background noise. Releasethe key to return to normal operation.BASIC OPERATIONS1 Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switchthe transceiver power ON.• A beep sounds if enabled by your dealer.2 Press the key programmed with the Monitor or SquelchOff function to hear background noise, then rotate thePower switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume.3 Rotate the Channel selector to select your desired channel.• When you receive an appropriate signal, you will hear audiofrom the speaker.4 To make a call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speakinto the microphone using your normal speaking voice.• Hold the microphone approximately 3 to 4 cm (1.5 inches)from your lips.Charging slotIndicator5 Release the PTT switch to receive.Note: When the battery pack voltage becomes too low, transmissionwill stop and an alert tone will sound.LED Indicator StatusIndicator Color MeaningLights red TransmittingLights green Receiving a callAlternates red andgreen VOX gain level adjustment modeBlinks red Battery power is low while transmittingBlinks green ScanningSQUELCH LEVEL SETTINGTo adjust the Squelch Level, perform the following steps:1 Turn the transceiver power OFF.2 Rotate the Channel selector to select the “S” position.3 Press and hold the Side key while turning the transceiverpower ON.4 Continue to hold the Side key until a beep sounds.• The LED indicator alternates between red and green.5 Release the Side key.6 Rotate the Channel selector clockwise to increase theSquelch level and counterclockwise to decrease theSquelch level.• The Squelch level can be adjusted from levels 1 to 9. Thehigher the level, the stronger the signals must be to receive.• An error will occur when selecting the “10” ~ “S” positions.7 Press and hold the Side key for 2 seconds to save thesetting.• A beep will sound.8 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again toactivate the new settings.VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)VOX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This featurecan be activated or deactivated by your dealer.To activate VOX and set the VOX Gain level, perform thefollowing steps:1 Connect the headset to the transceiver .• The VOX function does not activate when a headset is notconnected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver.2 Rotate the Channel selector to select any position otherthan “S”.3 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the Sidekey while turning the transceiver power ON.4 Continue to hold the Side key until a beep sounds.• The LED indicator alternates between red and green.5 Release the Side key.6 Rotate the Channel selector clockwise to increase theVOX gain level and counterclockwise to decrease the VOXgain level.• The VOX Gain can be adjusted from levels 1 to 10 and OFF(select the “11” ~ “S” position).• While speaking into the transceiver, the LED will lightorange when you reach a VOX gain level that recognizesyour voice.7 Press and hold the Side key for 2 seconds to save thesetting.• A beep will sound.8 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again toactivate VOX.Note: If a headset is connected to the transceiver while the VOXfunction is switched ON and the VOX Gain level is configured to ahigher, more sensitive level, louder received signals may cause thetransceiver to start transmission.BACKGROUND OPERATIONSTIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)The Time-out Timer prevents callers from using a channelfor an extended duration. If you continuously transmit for theduration programmed by your dealer (default is 1 minute),transmission will stop and an alert tone will sound. To stop thetone, release the PTT switch.BATTERY SAVERWhen activated by your dealer, the Battery Saver functiondecreases the amount of power used after no signal is presentand no operations are being performed for 5 seconds. When asignal is received or an operation is performed, Battery Saverturns off.Note: While the Battery Saver is operating, the LED may flashgreen when receiving a QT/DQT signal which does not match theQT/DQT tone/code set up in your transceiver.LOW BATTERY WARNINGWhile operating the transceiver, the Low Battery Warningsounds an alert tone every 30 seconds and the LED indicatorblinks red when the battery needs recharged or replaced.BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)When activated, BCL prevents you from interfering on achannel that is already in use. Pressing the PTT switch willcause an alert tone to sound and the transceiver will nottransmit. Release the PTT switch to stop the tone.Note: Ask your dealer for an explanation on how BCL functionswhen using QT or DQT signaling.QT/ DQT SIGNALINGQT/ DQT is used to segregate talk groups, so users only hearcalls from their own group.3 Slide a battery pack or atransceiver equipped with abattery pack into the chargingslot of the charger.• Make sure the metalcontacts of the battery packmate securely with thecharger terminals.• The indicator lights red andcharging begins.4 When charging is completed,the indicator lights green.Remove the battery packor the transceiver from thecharging slot of the charger.

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