Entel DX Series Two Way Radio User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Entel

Table of Contents

Entel DX Series Two Way Radio
INTRODUCTION
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
BATTERY INFORMATION
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE
SWITCHING ON, RECEPTION AND SWITCHING OFF
TRANSMITTING
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Entel DX Series Two Way Radio

INTRODUCTION

The Entel DX4xx digital series is designed for those users who demand the ultimate performance for their business critical communications.
Your radio can be configured for Digital or Analogue channels, or both and to meet your exact requirements the radio may have been customised by your Entel dealer. These features will be explained in a separate guide issued by the dealer.

PACKING LIST

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Attaching and removing accessories

To attach an accessory, remove the accessory cover by unscrewing the locking screw anti-clockwise (store in a safe place).
Plug the accessory into the socket, then carefully tighten the locking screw clockwise until finger tight (do not overtighten or use any implement)
To remove an accessory, unscrew the locking screw of the accessory by hand in an anti-clockwise direction. Ensure you re-fit the accessory socket cover so as to protect the socket.
To prevent corrosion or damage to the accessory connector terminals ensure either a) the accessory cover is fitted or b) an accessory is securely fitted, never leave the terminals exposed.

BATTERY INFORMATION

Battery charging

Connect the AC adapter to the charger pod and plug in.
Turn the radio off.
Insert the battery pack into the charger pod, either with or without the radio attached. The charger LED status light changes to red and charging begins.
When charging is complete the charger status LED changes from red to green, a fully discharged battery pack will take approximately 2 hours (CNB420E), 3 hours (CNB450E) to re-charge.

A flashing red LED on the charger indicates there is a problem with the battery. Remove the battery from the charger and consult your Entel Dealer.

BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS

Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so may reduce the life of the battery pack.
After charging is complete, remove the battery from the charger. If the power to the charger is turned off and on again, charging will restart and the battery will become overcharged.
Please ensure the radio is turned off before placing it in the charger and never switch a radio on whilst in the charger.
Only use Entel branded battery packs and chargers.
Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery in a fire.
Do not charge the radio and/or battery pack if they are wet.

DANGER
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE BATTERY IN ANY WAY! Your Entel battery pack incorporates a safety circuit to avoid danger, if the safety circuit is damaged or bypassed, or the battery cells are damaged directly, they may generate extreme heat, smoke, rupture and emit flames.

CONTROLS & INDICATORS

NON DISPLAY NAV KEY DISPLAY

On/Off/Volume control. Rotate clockwise to turn on and increase volume. Rotate anticlockwise to reduce volume and turn off.
Channel control
Accessory socket
Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. Press to speak and release to listen.
Dealer programmable buttons (ask your Dealer for more information)
LED indicator
Red Steady – Transmitting
Red Double Flash – Low Battery
Red Fast Flash – Error
Green Steady – Receiving
Green Steady (AM) – Monitoring Channel
Green slow flash (DM) – Digital call hang time
Amber steady – Receiving invalid signal
Amber Flash every 5-seconds – Radio in standby
Amber Rapid Flash – Scanning
Info button
Microphone
Navigation key

PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE

Attaching / removing the antenna

To attach, carefully align the antenna with the socket. Screw in the antenna and clockwise (taking care not to cross the thread) until it is seated firmly. (A)
To remove, unscrew the antenna anti-clockwise. .

Attaching / removing the battery pack

To attach (C), locate the pegs on the bottom of the battery into the slots on the radio and pull the 2 latches downwards, carefully pushing the battery into the radio. Release the latches ensuring the battery is full attached.
To remove (D), pull down the 2 latches and carefully pull the battery away from radio

SWITCHING ON, RECEPTION AND SWITCHING OFF

To switch on rotate the on/off/volume control (1) on the top of the radio clockwise, you will hear a click from the control.
When the radio has passed its diagnostic tests, it will emit a fanfare tone.
The radio will enter standby mode. This is indicated by the LED flashing Amber once every 5 seconds, indicating the radio is ready for use.
Adjust the volume control (1) to select the desired volume level.
Using the channel/contact list control (2) ensure that you have the correct channel/ contact selected.
When receiving a valid signal the LED will illuminate steady green and audio will be emitted from the radio’s speaker or audio accessory (if attached)
When finished using the radio, switch off by turning the on/off/volume control (1) counterclockwise until it clicks and the radio will be switched off.

TRANSMITTING

Perform steps 1 through to 5 of ‘Switching On, Reception and Switching Off.’
Before transmitting, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
When receiving a signal, wait until the signal stops before transmitting. The radio cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.
Press the PTT (Push To Talk) button (4) to begin your transmission. To confirm transmission the LED illuminates red.
For best-transmitted speech quality you must talk directly into the radio’s microphone (8) at around 4cm between your mouth and the radio.
Please note: with your mouth further away, you will transmit poor-quality speech.
When the transmission is finished, release the PTT button.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Entel UK Limited Declares that the radio equipment type DX400 series is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The full text of the relevant declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: EU www.entel.co.uk/red UK www.entel.co.uk/UKCA The product shall only be put into service after it has been professionally configured by a specialist radio communications dealer for the EU member state or geographical area it is intended to be operated within.