Crystal DB477I User manual

DB477I

User Manual

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CONTENTS

Contents................................................................................2

Contents cont...................................................................................3

Accessories ..........................................................................4

Initial Installation ..................................................................5

Mobile installation ............................................................................5

DC Power cable connection.............................................................6

Fixed station power supply ..............................................................7

Replacing fuses ...............................................................................8

Antenna connection .........................................................................8

Getting Acquainted .............................................................9

Microphone connection....................................................................9

External speaker ..............................................................................9

Microphone buttons diagram ...........................................................9

Front panel display...........................................................................10

Working Display Mode ........................................................11

Changing display modes .................................................................11

Software ...............................................................................12

Installing USB cable driver program ...............................................12

Basic Operations .................................................................13

Switching the power On/Off ............................................................13

Adjusting the volume .......................................................................13

Adjusting frequency .........................................................................13

Adjust channel .................................................................................13

Receiving .........................................................................................13

Transmitting .....................................................................................13

Shortcut Operations.............................................................14

Channel scan ...................................................................................14

Scan skip .........................................................................................14

Squelch Off/Squelch Off momentary................................................14

Keypad lockout ................................................................................14

Function Menu......................................................................15

Beep.................................................................................................15

Display mode setup .........................................................................15

Squelch level setup..........................................................................15

Volume level setting ......................................................................... 15

PWD password setting.....................................................................15

Scan dwell time setup ......................................................................16

Scan pause time setup ....................................................................16

Auto power on setup ........................................................................16

DIM backlight brightness setup........................................................16

Time out timer ..................................................................................16

Automatic power off setup ...............................................................16

Pilot frequency .................................................................................17

LCD display direction setup ............................................................. 17

Microphone speaker ........................................................................17

Reset factory default ........................................................................17

CONTENTS

Channel Menu.......................................................................18

RCDT: CTCSS/DCS decode setup ..................................................18

CTCSS/DCS encode setup..............................................................18

Signaling combination setup ............................................................18

Reverse TX/RX ................................................................................ 19

Talk Around .....................................................................................19

Offset frequency and direction setup ...............................................19

Editing channel name ......................................................................19

Busy channel lockout .......................................................................20

TX off ...............................................................................................20

Keypad Menu Setup (Mini Key)...........................................21

Assign button shortcuts....................................................................21

Keypad Menu Setup (Hand Key) .........................................21

Microphone keypad setup................................................................21

H-DIM microphone keypad backlight setup ..................................... 21

H-PAH-PD microphone self-dene keypad setup ............................ 21

Specications .......................................................................22

Trouble Shooting ..................................................................23

Attached Chart......................................................................24

50 groups CTCSS Tone Frequency(Hz) .......................................... 24

1024 groups DCS Code...................................................................24

UHF channels & frequencies ..............................................26

Australian Broardcasting Requirements ...........................30

Transmit and Receive Procedure.....................................................30

Radio Operation and EME Exposure...............................................30

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility......................................30

Aircraft..............................................................................................30

Medical Devices...............................................................................30

General warnings & Precautions. ....................................................31

Transmitting .....................................................................................31

Call Ring Tone..................................................................................31

Roger Beep......................................................................................31

Duplex Operation Via Repeaters and Licence information...............32

Notes......................................................................................33

Technical assistance............................................................34

Warranty information ...........................................................35

Accessories

PC programming cable

(CUSBPC)

Transceiver Screws

Microphone Pads Adjusting screws DC Power cable

with Fuse Holder

Mounting bracket

Non-slip mat Fuse(10A 250V)

MIC

P1 FUNC

Inclusions

Optional accessory (sold separately)

To install the transceiver, select a safe, convenient location inside your vehicle that minimizes danger to your passengers and yourself while the

vehicle is in motion. Consider installing the unit at an appropriate position so that knees or legs will not strike it during sudden braking of your vehicle.

Try to pick a well ventilated location that is shielded from direct sunlight.

1. Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using the supplied self-tapping screws and at washers.

2. Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten the supplied hexagon SEMS screws

Double check that all screws are tightened to prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracket or transceiver.

Car body

Washer (M5)

Tapping screw

(M5x20mm)

Mounting bracket

Initial Installation

Mobile installation

6. Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver's power supply

connector.

Press the connectors rmly together until the locking tab clicks.

If the ignition-key on/off feature is desired (optional feature), use the

Red

Black

Ext. Power jack

DC power cable

Initial Installation

DC Power Cable Connection

Mobile Operation

In some cars,the 12V plug is always powered. If this is the case, you cannot

use it for the ignition key on/off function.

The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12V. Never

connect the transceiver to a 24V battery. Be sure to use a 12V

vehicle battery that has sufficient current capacity. If the current

to the transceiver is insufficient, the display may darken during

transmission, or transmitting output power may drop excessively.

7. When the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON (Start) position with

the radio turned off, the power switch illuminates. The illumination

will be turned off when the ignition key is turned to the off position.

1. Route the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver directly

to the vehicle's battery terminals using the shortest path from the

transceiver.

We recommend you do not use the cigarette lighter socket as some

cigarette lighter sockets introduce an unacceptable voltage drop.

The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it is isolated from

heat, moisture, and the engine secondary (high voltage) ignition

system/ cables.

2. After installing cable, to avoid the risk of moisture, please use

heat-resistant tape to tie together with fuse box. Don't forget to

reinforce whole cable.

3. In order to avoid the risk of short circuit, please remove negative (-)

terminal of battery, then connect with radio.

4. Confirm the correct polarity of the connections, then attach the

power cable to the battery terminals; red connects to the positive (+)

terminal and black connects to the negative (-) terminal.

Use the full length of the cable without cutting off excess even if the

cable is longer than required. In particular, never remove the fuse

holders from the cable.

5. Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative terminal.

optional 12V Plug cable. Connect one of the cables between the ACC

terminal or a 12v Plug that operates with the vehicle ignition or ACC

switch on the vehicle and EXT POWER jack on the rear side of the

unit.

Locate the power input connector as close to the transceiver as possible.

Red

Black

Regulated power supply

Regulated

power supply

Initial Installation

Before connecting the DC power to the transceiver, be sure to switch

the transceiver and the DC power supply OFF.

Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all

connections.

In order to use this transceiver for fixed station operation, you will

need a separate 13.8V DC power supply (not included). Please

contact your local dealer to purchase.

The recommended current capacity of your power supply is 12A.

1. Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC

power supply and ensure that the polarities are correct.

(Red: positive, Black: negative).

Do not directly connect the transceiver to an AC outlet.

Use the supplied DC power cable to connect the transceiver to a

regulated power supply (not supplied).

Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires.

2. Connect the transceiver's DC power connector to the connector

on the DC power cable.

Press the connectors rmly together until the locking tab clicks.

To turn on the unit, press the power switch manually while it is

illuminated. (While ignition key is at ACC or ON position)

8. When the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON position with the

radio's power switch on, the unit turns on automatically and the

power switch will be lit. Turn the ignition key to OFF position or

manually turn the power switch off to shut down the radio.

9. When using extra cable, power consumption: 5 mAH.

10.

Without this function, user can turn on/off radio by Power knob.

Fixed Station Operation

Initial Installation

Replacing fuses

If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct the problem.

After the problem is resolved, replace the fuse. If newly installed

fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your

authorized Crystal M dealer or an authorized Crystal M service center

for assistance.

Only use fuses of the specified type and rating, otherwise the

transceiver could be damaged.

Before operating, install an efcient, well-tuned antenna. The success of

your installation will depend largely on the type of antenna and its correct

installation. The transceiver can give excellent results if the antenna

system and its installation are given careful attention.

Use a 50Ω impedance antenna and low-loss coaxial feed-line that

has a characteristic impedance of 50Ω, to match the transceiver input

impedance. Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed-lines having

an impedance other than 50Ω reduces the efficiency of the antenna

system and can cause interference to nearby broadcast television

receivers, radio receivers, and other electronic equipment.

Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating

Transceiver 10A

Supplied Accessory DC

power cable 10A

If you use the transceiver for a long period when the vehicle battery is

not fully charged, or when the engine is OFF, the battery may become

discharged, and will not have sufcient reserves to start the vehicle. Avoid

using the transceiver in these conditions.

Antenna Connection

Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other matched

load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the antenna to the

transceiver before transmitting.

All xed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce

the risk of re, electric shock, and transceiver damage.

The possible locations of antenna on a car are shown as following:

Getting Acquainted

Microphone

For voice communications, connect a microphone equipped with an

8-pin modular plug into the modular socket on the front of the main

unit. Press rmly on the plug until the locking tab clicks. Attach the

supplied microphone hanger in an appropriate location using the

screws included in the screw set.

Microphone

connector

MIC

P1 FUNC

External Speaker

If you plan to use an external speaker, choose a speaker with an

impedance of 8Ω. The external speaker jack accepts a 3.5mm (1/8")

mono (2-conductor) plug.

ANT

EXTSP

7 8

NO. Key Functions

1 UP Increase frequency, channel number or setting value

2 DOWN Decrease frequency, channel number or setting value

3 PTT

4 Number Key

Press the PTT (Push-TO-Talk) key to transmit

Input VFO frequency or DTMF dial out etc.

5 A/B band Choose A or B as Main band

6 Band indicator The indicator light on for Main band

7 TX/RX indicator Light green while receiving, Light red while transmitting

8 MIC Speak here during transmission

Not applicable

9 Speaker Internal speaker

10 Lock UP/DOWN

Microphone Buttons

Getting Acquainted

NO. Functions

7 Displays the main channel TX or RX status

Displays when Automatic power off function is on

10 Displays main channel number in channel mode

11 Displays when set band width for main channel

12 Displays when main channel set CTCSS/DCS

13 Displays when main channel reverse function is on

Displays when main channel offset function is on

Displays when main channel is in scan list

16 Displays main channel frequency or name

17 Displays sub channel number in channel mode

18 Displays when setting band width for sub channel

19 Displays when current sub channel set CTCSS/DCS

20 Displays when sub channel reverse function is ON

21 Displays when sub channel offset function is ON

22 Displays when sub channel receive a signal

23 Display sub channel frequency or name

24 Displays signal strength of sub channel

25 Display voltage and menu setting

23 18 19

7 8 11

13 14

20 21 22

17 3

Display

Front panel.

NO. Key Functions

1Power On/Off/Mute

8Function key/ function group key

9 MIC Microphone Jack

10 Channel switch/Push button/Key lock

11 LCD display Display channel/frequency/function setting

MIC

P1 FUNC

ANT EXT SP

NO. Key Functions

1 Antenna connector Connect a 50 ohm antenna

2 Ex-Speaker Jack Connect external speaker (Not supplied)

3 Power cable Connect a standard DC power cable

Back panel.

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