INSTRUCTIONSVHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERSIC-F5DIC-F62D
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IMPORTANT
This instruction sheet includes some functions that are usable only when they are preset by your dealer. The transceiver may have other functions and operations that are not described in this instruction sheet. Ask your dealer for preset function details.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
NOTE:• Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver version.• Confirm both battery sliding locks are locked in place when attaching the battery to the transceiver. Both sliding locks make a ‘click’ sound when locked.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
About the Status indicator• Lights white, then blinks red, yellow, and green when turning ON the transceiver.• Lights red while transmitting.• Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open.
About the Multi-connectorConnects to an optional speaker microphone or headset.CAUTION: DO NOT use the transceiver without the connector cover or the optional microphone attached. The transceiver meets IP67 requirements for dust-tight and waterproof protection only when the connector cover or the optional microphone is attached.
About the Software key functionsNOTE: Your dealers can assign the Software key functions to the keys.
FUNCTION DISPLAY
NOTE: The screen is an example. The displayed position of each icon may differ, depending on the function being used.
Icon Area
Indicators1. SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATORDisplays the relative receive signal strength level.2. BATTERY INDICATORDisplayed or blinks to indicate the battery status.
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| Battery status |
Full |
Mid |
Charging required | Battery exhausted |
blinks when the battery is exhausted.
IconsThe following icons are displayed in the Icon Area.SHIFT ICON 
Displayed when the Shift function is ON.1. A user can use a Software key’s secondary function in the Shift mode. Ask your dealer for details.POWER ICON L1L2 HDisplays the output power level.• “L1” is displayed when the output power is set to Low.• “L2” is displayed when the output power is set to Mid.• “H” is displayed when the output power is set to High.AUDIBLE ICON 
Displayed when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute) mode.MESSAGE ICON 
• Blinks after messages (Message or Status Message) have been received.• Stops blinking when the screen is changed, or any key is pushed, but is displayed if unread messages are still in the Message memory.• Disappears when all messages in the Message memory have been read.BELL ICON 
Displayed when a matching signal is received, depending on the presetting.SCAN ICON 
• Displayed when a scan is paused.• Blinks while scanning.SCAN TARGET CHANNEL ICON 
Displayed when the channel is selected as a scan target channel.
SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION ICON 
In the Analog mode:• Displayed when the Voice Scrambler function is ON. In the Digital mode:• Displayed when the Encryption function is ON.• Blinks when decoding an encrypted signal.GPS ICON 
• Displayed when valid position data is received.• Blinks when searching for satellites or calculating position data.*HM-233GP is required to use the GPS function.RECORD ICON 
• Displayed when the Record function is ON.• Blinks while recording audio.TALK AROUND ICON 
Displayed when the Talk Around function is ON.PHONE ICON 
• Displayed when the transceiver is connected to a telephone network on the selected channel.• Blinks while receiving a phone call.BROADCAST CALL ICON 
Displayed when the Broadcast call is received.*For only the dPMR version.SITE LOCK ICON 
Displayed when the Site Lock function is ON.LONE WORKER ICON 
Displayed when the Lone Worker function is ON.MOTION SENSOR ICON 
Displayed when the Motion Sensor function is ON.NOISE CANCEL ICON 
Displayed when the Noise Cancel function is ON.SURVEILLANCE ICON 
Displayed when the Surveillance function is ON.VIBRATION ICON Displayed when the Vibration function is ON.VOX ICON 
Displayed when the VOX function is ON.* VS-5MC, VS-3, or other Bluetooth headset is required to use the VOX function.Bluetooth ICON
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is displayed when Bluetooth is activated.• “” is displayed when a Bluetooth device is connected.◊ Text AreaDisplays the selected Zone number, Channel number, and Channel name, if set.◊ Key Display AreaDisplays the names of the function assigned to [P1] and [P2]. Ask your dealer about the assigned Software key functions.
BASIC OPERATION
Turning ON the transceiverNOTE: Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. See the BATTERY CHARGING section of this sheet. Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the transceiver.Receiving and TransmittingReceiving:1. Select a channel.a. Rotate [Selector] or push [Up] or [Down], depending on the presetting.2. When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:CAUTION: Attach an antenna before transmitting. Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.1. Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.2. While holding down [PTT], speak at your normal voice level.3. Release [PTT] to receive.IMPORTANT:To maximize the readability of your signal:1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you start speaking.2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from
BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE:• Before detaching or attaching a battery pack, BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver by rotating [VOL] fully counterclockwise, until it makes a “click” sound. Otherwise, a transceiver malfunction could occur.
Rapid charging with the BC-219NYou can rapidly charge the Li-ion battery pack with the BC-219N.Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours Additionally needed item (purchase separately):• A power adapter (may be supplied with the charger,depending on the charger version) or the OPC-515L/CP-23L DC POWER CABLES.CAUTION: NEVER reverse the polarity when connecting the OPC-515L to a power source. This will ruin the battery charger. White line: 
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Rapid charging with 
the BC-214You can rapidly charge up to 6 battery packs with the optional BC-214.Charging time: Approximately 2.8 hours Additionally needed items (purchase separately):• The BC-157S AC ADAPTER or the OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE• The AD-132N CHARGER ADAPTER (may be supplied with the charger, depending on the charger version)CAUTION: NEVER reverse the polarity when connecting the OPC-656 to a power source. This will ruin the battery charger. White line: , Black line:
OPTIONS
OPTIONSBATTERY PACKS• BP-290 Li-ion BATTERY PACKVoltage: 7.2 VCapacity: 1910 mAh (minimum), 2010 mAh (typical)Battery life: Approximately 13 hours• BP-291 BATTERY CASEBattery case for AA alkaline batteries.• BP-294 Li-ion BATTERY PACKVoltage: 7.2 VCapacity: 3050 mAh (minimum), 3150 mAh (typical)Battery life: Approximately 18.5 hours CHARGERS• BC-226 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-228 AC ADAPTERFor rapidly charging battery packs.Charging time: Approximately 2. 7 hours1. A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger’sversion.• BC-214 MULTI-CHARGER+ BC-157S AC ADAPTER, OPC-656 DC POWER CABLEFor rapidly charging of up to 6 battery packs simultaneously.Charging time: Approximately 2.8 hours1. The AD-132N CHARGER ADAPTER may be needed, depending on the charger’s version.2. The BC-157S AC ADAPTER or OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE must be purchased separately.• BC-219N DESKTOP CHARGER+ BC-123S AC ADAPTERFor rapidly charging of battery packs.Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours for the BP-2901. A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger’s version.• BC-225 INTELLIGENT DESKTOP CHARGER+ BC-123S ACADAPTER + RS-BC225 READER SOFTWAREFor rapidly charging battery packs.You can check the charging status using RS-BC225.Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours for the BP-2901. A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger’s version.2. An USB (Micro-B) cable is required to connect the BC-225 and a PC with the RS-BC225 installed.DC CABLES• CP-23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLEUsed when charging battery packs through a 12 Vcigarette lighter socket. For use with the BC-219N.• OPC-515L, OPC-656 DC POWER CABLESUsed when charging battery packs using a 13.8 V DCpower source instead of the power adapter.OPC-515L: For the BC-219NOPC-656: For the BC-214ANTENNAS• FA-SC26VS, FA-SC27VS, FA-SC56VS, FA-SC57VS FA-SC26US, FA-SC73US STUBBY ANTENNASShorter VHF or UHF antennas.FA-SC26VS: 136 – 144 MHzFA-SC27VS: 142 – 150 MHzFA-SC56VS: 150 – 162 MHzMHz FA-SC57VS: 160 -174 MHzFA-SC26- US: 400 – 450 MHzFA-SC73 US: 450 – 490 MHz• FA-SC25V, FA-SC28V, FA-SC29V,FA-SC01U, FA-SC25U, FA-SC57U, FA-SC72U FLEANTENNASVHF or UHF antennas.FA-SC25V: 136 – 150 MHzFA-SC29 V: 160 – 17 4 MHzFA-SC25U: 400 – 430 MHzFA-SC72U: 470 – 520 MHzFA-SC28 V: 148 – 162 MHzFA-SC01 U: 350 – 400 MHzFA-SC57U: 430 – 470 MHz• FA-SC61VC, FA-SC61UC CUT AN TENNAS• FA-SC62V, FA-SC63V HIGH GAIN ANTENNAS◊BELT CLIPS and BELT HANGERS• MB-136, MBB-3 BELT CLIP• MB-96F, MB-96FL, MB-96N BEL T HANGERS◊ OTHERS• HM-222 SPEAKER MICROPH ONEWith an Emergency key.The HM-222 meets IP68 requirements for waterproof protection.• HM-233GP GPS SPEAKER MICROPHONE The microphone with a high-performance GPS receiver.• HM-163MC TIEPIN TYPE MICR OPH ONE + EH-15B EARPHONE, SP-26 TUBE EARPHONE, SP-28 EARH OOK T YPE EARPH ONE• SP-32 TUBE T YPE EARPHONE ADAPTER For use with EH-15B.• SP-27 TUBE EARPHONE, SP-29 EAR HOOK TYPE EARPHONE,SP-40 EARPHONE+ AD-135 EARPHONE ADAPTERAD-135: UsedTo connect an earphone to the transfer ver’s multi-connector.• AD-118 ACC ADAPTER To connect an accessory. See the AD-118 instruction sheet for details on recommended accessories.CAUTION: The AD-11 8 does not have waterproof protection.When it is connected, NEVER expose the adaptor and the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids.• LC-187, LC-188* CARRYING CASE For use with the BP-290.• LC-190* CARRYING CASE For use with the BP-294. *Remove the carrying case from the transceiver before charging.• VS-SMC* PTT SWITCH CABLE+ HS-94, HS-95, HS-97 HEADSETVS-5MC: Used to connect a headset to a transceiver.HS-94: Ear-hook typeHS-95: Neck-arm typeHS-97: Throat microphoneNon-waterproof.• VS-3 Bluetooth ® HEADSETThe Bluetooth headset with a [P TT] switch.• About the third-party Bluetooth headsets: learn has checked the P TT operation with some 3M Peltor headsets such as the WS Headset XP, WS Pro Tac XP and WS Alert XP. (Compatibility not guaranteed.) Some options may not be available in some countries. Ask your dealer for details.
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