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WIDE BAND COMMUNICATION RECEIVER POWER SCAN SCRT V/P/M MW BANK WIDE BAND COMMUNICATION RECEIVER DJ-X3 1M/10M Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing this ALINCO receiver. This instruction manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Please read it carefully before using the receiver. DJ-X3 T/EDJ-X3 T/EDJ-X3 T/E PS0384A ALINCO,INC. Head Office: Shin-Dai Building 9th Floor 2-6, 1-Chome, Dojimahama, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0004, Japan Phone: +81-6-4797-2136 Fax: +81-6-4797-2157 E-mail: exportalinco.co.jp Downloaded by? ? Amateur Radio Directory 2 Contents Features4 NOTICE5 Precautions6 Request and Agreement6 Accessories7 Connecting the Antenna 7 Attaching the Battery Case7 Loading the Batteries8 The NiMH Battery Pack8 Prevent Short Circuiting the Battery Pack9 Battery Recharger10 Attaching the Belt Clip 11 Attaching the Hand Strap 11 Chapter 1Names and Functions of Parts External View 12 Front12 Top12 Side13 Keyboard14 Display15 Chapter 2Basic Operation Power Switch 16 Adjusting the Audio Volume 16 Adjusting the Squelch17 Adjusting the Squelch Level 17 Monitor Function 18 Mute Function 18 Operating Modes19 Switching Modes20 Setting the Frequency21 In VFO Mode21 In Preset Mode21 In Memory Mode22 Memory Function22 Types of Memory 22 Programming a Channel23 Erase a Channel24 3 Scan Function25 VFO Scan25 Program Scan 26 Preset Scan27 Memory Scan27 Setting the Tuning Step 29 Memory Skip30 Chapter 3Useful Functions of the DJ-X3 Descrambling 31 Bug Detector32 Keylock34 Battery Charge Indicator 34 Resetting35 How to Reset Partially 35 How to Reset All35 The Set Mode Function36 Setting Each Item36 ATT (Attenuator) Function37 Selecting the Antenna37 Selecting the Modulation Mode 38 Selecting between Stereo and Monophonic39 Setting Bug Detector Sensitivity39 Setting Bank Link 40 Lamp Function 41 Setting the Scan Mode (Timer Scan/Busy Scan)41 APO (Auto Power Off) Function 42 BS (Battery Save) Function43 Overwrite Memory Setting43 PRIO (Priority) Watch Function 44 Beep Function44 Setting Operation of the Monitor and Mute Functions 45 Setting Operation of the MONI key45 Cloning46 Chapter 4Appendix Troubleshooting49 Specifications 50 General 50 Receiver50 4 Features The DJ-X3 is a wide band communication receiver which has many various functions in a small package. Easy operation is performed with a simple key arrangement that allows you to access a wide range of communications. The DJ-X3 has the following features: Types of Memory The DJ-X3 has different types of memory functions. For instance, Memory channels for regular recall and use, Program channel which allows you to specify upper and lower range limits for scanning and Priority channel which allows you to receive two alternating programmed frequencies. For more information, see Memory Function. (P.22) Types of Scanning The DJ-X3 has several types of scanning functions, that search for signals quickly and easily. It allows you to select a variety of scanning operations, such as Memory scan, Program scan, and so on. For more information, see Scan Function. (P.25) For more information, see Bug Detector. (P.32) Bug Detector The DJ-X3 can detect a frequency which may be used for bugging. When a listening microphone is found, the DJ-X3 alerts you with a display and a warning sound. For more information, see Descrambling. (P.31) Descrambling The DJ-X3 can return some types of scrambled voice transmissions to normal voice reception. 5 Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Information in this document is subject to change without notice or obligation. All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Alinco cannot be liable for pictorial or typographical inaccuracies. Some parts, options and/or accessories are unavailable in certain areas. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Copyright 2001 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated or transcribed in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Alinco, Inc., Osaka, Japan. English Edition Printed in Japan. NOTICE 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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, 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: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 6 Precautions No warranty is made on the effectiveness of the Bug Detector function. The function should be considered experimental and for educational or entertainment use. Use of the descrambling function may not be permitted in certain jurisdictions. Check with the regulations that apply in your area before using. Request and Agreement This product is manufactured and shipped under strict quality control. However, in some rare instances, if questionable or doubtful points are found, please notify the store where you purchased the product. Since this product is a wide band communication receiver, its internal oscillation can sometimes block a signal, or detect an internal signal (sometimes referred to as a birdie.) These symptoms are not a malfunction. The contents of this instruction manual may change without notice. DANGER Improper product handling may cause cracking, fire, smoke, performance loss or other troubles. Observe the following precautions in usage. 1. Do not disassemble or modify this product. 2. Do not insert any metal objects into the charger terminal. 3. Avoid using or storing the product in excessively hot environments, i.e. inside hot cars or outdoors in scorching heat. Also, avoid highly humid and dusty places. 4. Do not drop the product or subject it to strong shocks. 5. Use the exclusive recharger EDC-105 to charge the DJ-X3. 7 Accessories Open the box and check that the following accessories are included. IConnecting the Antenna Connect the antenna to the SMA antenna connector at the upper left corner. Hold the antenna by its base, and turn it clockwise until it stops. To disconnect the antenna, turn it counter-clockwise. IAttaching the Battery Case How to attach the battery case Align with the grooves on the transceiver, and slide in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. How to detach the battery case Push down the catch, and pull out the battery pack or case free of the transceiver. Tip Attaching/detaching the NiMH battery pack is done the same way as with the battery case. Catch Groove Instruction manual Belt clip (with one screw) Battery case (EDH-31S) AC adapter NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack (EBP-52NS) Antenna Hand strap Battery recharger (EDC-105) Warranty (EDC-93)(EDC-94) TETDED 8 ILoading the Batteries Load three AA batteries in the battery case in the + and - orientation marked at the bottom of the case. Caution! Do not use NiCad AA batteries. Use new batteries of the same type and brand. Use high capacity alkaline batteries. IThe NiMH Battery Pack Caution! The battery pack is not charged when shipped. It must be charged before use. It takes 10 hours maximum to fully charge the battery pack with the EDC-105. Charging should be conducted in a temperature range of 0 to 40C. (32 to 104F) Do not modify, dismantle, incinerate or immerse the battery pack in water as this can be dangerous. Never short-circuit the battery pack terminals, as this can cause damage to the equipment or lead to heating of the battery which may cause burns. Unnecessary prolonged charging (overcharging) can deteriorate battery performance. The battery pack should be stored in a dry place where the temperature range is from -20 to +45C. (-4 to +113F) Temperatures outside this range can cause the battery liquid to leak. Exposure to prolonged high humidity can cause corrosion of metal components. Normally, the battery pack can be charged up to 500 times. However, the battery pack can be considered dead if the period of use drops off markedly despite the pack being charged for the aforementioned charging time. When this happens, a new pack should be used. To protect the environment, do not dispose of the battery pack. At the end of its useful life, check with your local solid waste officials for details on recycling options or proper disposal in your area. You may also contact our office. EBP-52NS (3.6V-500mAh)About 10 hours Battery Pack TypeCharging Time 9 IPrevent Short Circuiting the Battery Pack Be extra cautious when carrying the battery pack; short-circuiting will produce surge current possibly resulting in fire. Terminals DONT carry with metals of any type, e.g. chains. Do enclose inside a non-conductive enclosure. (bags or handkerchief made only of non- conductive material) DONT carry the NiMH battery pack inside bags with a metal plated interior. Do protect by spreading a non- conductive sheet on a flat surface. DONT place in the proximity of metals or conductives, e.g. nails, chains. 10 IBattery Recharger Recharging with the EDC-105 1. Mount NiMH battery pack on the transceiver. (The NiMH battery pack can also be placed in the battery recharger.) 2. Connect AC adapter plug to the battery recharger. 3. Select position 1 to 3 with the lever on the recharger and adjust the battery pack to fit in it. (According to different types of battery packs, the position of the lever changes.) 4. Set the battery pack in the recharger making contact with terminals on the rear side of the transceiver and those on the recharger. 5. Connect the power plug to the AC outlet. 6. The red light on the recharger goes on and starts to recharge the battery. (While connected to the AC outlet, the charge is maintained.) Caution! When battery temperature exceeds a certain level, a protective function operates automatically and turns off the charge. (The red light goes off.) Should this happen, unplug the recharger and dismount the transceiver or the battery pack immediately. After removing the cause of the problem, you may resume use of the battery recharger. Turn the transceiver power off before recharging the battery pack. Disconnect the EDC-105 from the outlet while not using it. Never charge the battery packs of other manufacturers with this charger. The required recharging time depends on the condition and model of a battery pack, but it may take at most 10 hours. Refer to the instruction manual of the battery pack. Never short-circuit the recharging terminals of this recharger with metal objects, etc. The charger can be damaged. The ECD-105 does not work when the voltage from the wall outlet is extremely low. AC adapter plug Terminals (rear side) Terminals on the rechager Lever(1 3) Power plug 1 2 3 11 IAttaching the Belt Clip Attach the belt clip on the rear side of the transceiver with the included screw. Make sure it is tightened properly. IAttaching the Hand Strap Attach the hand strap through the opening between the belt clip and the transceiver as shown in the illustration on the left. Downloaded by? ? Amateur Radio Directory 1 Names and Functions of Parts 12 1 Chapter Names and Functions of Parts External View IFront ITop Antenna connector For connecting the included antenna. (P.7) Earphone jack For connecting an earphone. Dial, VOL/SQL(SET) key Use this dial to change frequency and various settings. When you press it down, you can change the volume level and squelch setting, or select options in the Set mode. Display Displays the frequency and other infor- mation. (P.15) Speaker Thin built-in speaker Keyboard For changing the mode and various set- tings. (P.14) POWER SCAN SCRT V/P/M MW BANK WIDE BAND COMMUNICATION RECEIVER DJ-X3 1M/10M 13 1 Names and Functions of Parts ISide DC-IN Terminal for connecting an external DC power supply. INDC FUNC/ENTER key Use this key to set and execute several settings. You can also hold this key down for about one second to activate the key-lock function. (P.34) MONI(ST/SK) key When holding this key down, the squelch temporarily opens. It is also used for the Mute function. (P.18) ENT KL ST SK MONI FUNC Caution! If you use an external or outdoor antenna, be sure it is properly grounded and in compliance with lacal codes. 14 1 Names and Functions of Parts Keyboard F appears on the display when you press the FUNC/ENTER key Turns the power on/off. Executes scanning. (P.25) When F is displayed, used for Descrambling. (P.31) Switches the operating mode. (P.20) When F is displayed, programs and clears the Memory channels. (P.23,24) Switches between the Preset and the Memory mode. (P.21,22) In VFO mode, selects a unit for increasing/decreasing the displayed frequency by one click of the dial. KeyFunction POWER key SCAN (SCRT) key V/P/M (MW) key BANK (1M/10M) key 1 2 3 4 POWER SCAN SCRT V/P/M MW BANK WIDE BAND COMMUNICATION RECEIVER DJ-X3 1M/10M 1 2 3 4 15 1 Names and Functions of Parts Display In the illustration below, all indicators are displayed. From to are not displayed on this transceiver.1612 Descriptions Appears when you press the FUNC/ENTER key. Flashes when displaying over 1000MHz frequency. (Indicates a digit of 1000MHz.) Indicates the modulation mode. W appears when WFM modulation is selected and A when AM modulation is selected. When FM modulation is selected, nothing appears. Appears when executing Memory skip. Appears when the keys are locked. Appears when the battery is exhausted. Displays the bank No. (left one digit) and the channel No. (right two digits) of Programmed memory. Displays the frequency and value of various settings. Appears when using the Bug Detector. Flashes when Descrambling. Appears when the Attenuator is ON. Displays the relative signal strength. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 WSKIP ATT VOX A F FT T SQSQDCSDCS 75 50 25 B 12 7 8 9 3456 10 11 121314 15 16 2 Chapter Basic Operation 2 Basic Operation 16 Power Switch Hold the POWER switch down for a second. HELLO will appear on the display. (The indication may be different from the illustration below depending on the version: North America or Europe.) To turn the power off, hold the POWER switch down until the display disappears. Adjusting the Audio Volume 1Press the VOL/SQL (SET