IC-R9500_user.pdf

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER iR9500 Instruction Manual A-6553H-1EX-e Printed in Japan 20072011 Icom Inc. i FOREWORD Thank you for making the IC-R9500 your radio of choice. We hope you agree with Icoms philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-R9500. D FEATURES Ultimate receiver performance: 109 dB wide dynamic range and third-order intercept (IP3) of +40 dBm (HF bands only) 7-inch wide color TFT LCD Built-in Baudot FSK demodulator High resolution spectrum scope center frequency and fix frequency modes, plus mini-scope displays IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before at- tempting to operate the receiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This manual contains im- portant safety and operating instructions for the IC-R9500. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS TRADEMARKS Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. WORD DEFINITION R WARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. ABOUT RE-EXPORTING THIS PRODUCT: If re-exporting this product, it is your responsibility to check you are in compliance with the export regulations of your country or the country you are exporting to. Export regulations can be highly restrictive in relation to some of the technology implemented in this product. Your failure to comply with export regulations may subject you to fines or penalties. Please consult with the relevant Government Department in your country. ii ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25FCC INFORMATION This device made under license under one or more of the following US patents: #4,590,473, #4,636,791, #5,148,482, #5,185,796, #5,271,017, #5,377,229. The IMBE voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this com- munications equipment. The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into a human-readable form. U.S. Pat. nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084, #5,195,166. FORCLASSBUNINTENTIONALRADIATORS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment gen- erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna. Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipment and receiver. Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuit different from that to which the receiver is con- nected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. P25 digital mode is available when the optional UT-122 DIGITAL UNIT is installed. An LCD filter has been added to European versions for Electromagnetic interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency interference (RFI) compliance purpose. In some instances, the LCD may be a little difficult to see, but this is normal and does not indicate an LCD malfunction. iii PRECAUTIONS R WARNING! NEVER operate the receiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. R WARNING! NEVER operate or touch the re- ceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or damage to the receiver. R WARNING! NEVER let metal, wire or other ob- jects protrude into the receiver or into connectors on the rear panel. This may result in an electric shock. R WARNING! Immediately turn the receiver power OFF and remove the power cable if it emits an abnor- mal odor, sound or smoke. Contact your Icom dealer or distributor for advice. CAUTION: NEVER put the transceiver in any un- stable place (such as on a slanted surface or vibrated place). This may cause injury and/or damage to the transceiver. CAUTION: NEVER change the internal settings of the receiver. This may reduce receiver performance and/or damage to the receiver. The receiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized internal adjustment. CAUTION: NEVER block any cooling vents on the top, rear or bottom of the receiver. CAUTION: NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids. CAUTION: NEVER install the receiver in a place without adequate ventilation. Heat dissipation may be reduced, and the receiver may be damaged. CAUTION: The line-voltage receptacle must be near the receiver and must be easily accessible. Avoid ex- tension cords. CAUTION: The receiver weighs approx. 20 kg (44 lb). Always have two people available to carry, lift or turn over the receiver. DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alco- hol when cleaning, as they can damage the receivers surfaces. DO NOT use or place the receiver in areas with temperatures below 0C (+32F) or above +50C (+122F). DO NOT place the receiver in excessively dusty en- vironments or in direct sunlight. DO NOT place the receiver against walls or putting anything on top of the receiver. This may overheat the receiver. Always place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvert- ent use by children. The LCD display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small dark or light spots. This is not a malfunction or defect, but a normal characteristic of LCD displays. During maritime mobile operation, keep the receiver as far away as possible from the magnetic navigation compass to prevent erroneous indications. Turn I/O switch (on the rear panel) OFF and/or dis- connect the AC power cable from the AC outlet when you will not use the receiver for a long period of time. For U.S.A. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regula- tions. iv q AC power cable* . 1 w Carrying handles . 1 set e Spare fuse (FGB 1 A) . 1 r Spare fuse FGB 4 A (100 V/120 V versions) . 1 0234002MXP (230 V/240 V versions) . 1 t RCA plugs . 4 y DC power plug . 1 u 2-conductor 18 plugs . 7 i 3-conductor 18 plugs . 1 o 8 pin ACC plugs . 2 !0 Screws for side plate . 4 !1 Hiding screws for screw hole . 2 !2 Ferrite bead . 3 *May differ from that shown according to version. These screw are used when removing rack mounting han- dles. These are used when connecting cables to DATA IN, LAN or USB. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q o !0 !1 tyui ewr (FH M416 mm) (FH M412 mm) (PH M48 mm) PH: Pan head FH: Flat head !2 (see p. 2-7 for installation details) v Section 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel . 1-2 Rear panel . 1-10 LCD display . 1-12 Screen menu arrangement . 1-14 Section 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Unpacking . 2-2 Selecting a location . 2-2 Grounding . 2-2 Antenna connection . 2-3 TV jumper cable connection (except for USA versions) . 2-4 Carrying handle attachment . 2-4 Rack mounting handle detachment . 2-4 Required connections . 2-5 D Rear panel . 2-5 Advanced connections . 2-6 D Front panel . 2-6 D Rear panel1 . 2-6 D Rear panel2 . 2-7 Tape recorder connections . 2-8 D Recording from the front panel or rear panel . 2-8 D Separately recording audio and frequency . 2-9 Monitor display connection . 2-10 Transceive function . 2-10 FSK and AFSK (SSTV) connections . 2-11 Accessory connector information . 2-12 Section 3 BASIC OPERATIONS When first applying power (CPU resetting) . 3-2 Initial settings . 3-2 Selecting VFO mode . 3-3 Selecting memory mode . 3-3 Frequency setting . 3-4 D Direct frequency entry with the keypad . 3-4 D Tuning with the main dial . 3-5 D Selecting a tuning step . 3-5 D Auto tuning step function . 3-6 D 14 tuning step function . 3-6 Operating mode selection . 3-7 Volume setting . 3-8 RF gain adjustment . 3-8 Squelch level adjustment . 3-8 Audio tone adjustment . 3-9 D Treble level adjustment . 3-9 D Bass level adjustment . 3-9 Meter indication selection . 3-10 D Meter type selection . 3-10 Section 4 RECEIVE MODES Operating FM . 4-2 D Convenient functions for FM .4-2 Duplex operation . 4-3 D Offset frequency setting .4-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS vi Tone/DTCS squelch operation . 4-4 Operating WFM . 4-5 D Convenient functions for WFM .4-5 Operating AM . 4-6 D Convenient functions for AM .4-6 Operating SSB . 4-7 D Convenient functions for SSB .4-7 Operating CW . 4-8 D Convenient functions for CW .4-8 D APF (Audio Peak Filter) operation .4-9 D About CW reverse mode .4-9 D About CW pitch control .4-9 Operating FSK . 4-10 D Convenient functions for FSK .4-11 D About FSK reverse mode .4-11 D Twin peak filter .4-11 D Setting FSK tone frequency .4-12 D Functions for the FSK decoder indication .4-13 D Setting the decoder threshold level .4-13 D FSK decode set mode .4-14 D Setting FSK Baud rate .4-16 D Time stamp function .4-16 D Data saving .4-17 Operating P25 (Requires optional UT-122) . 4-18 D Convenient functions for P25 .