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95. (Function) key Use this key in combination with other keys to call upspecific functions.6. key Temporarily cancels the squelch for the duration it

101.3.2 Rear and right panels1. DC-IN Connect an external DC supply here (10 - 16 V).2. Holes for attaching belt clipScrew the included belt clip to

111.3.3 Display1. Meter for displaying sound level.2. Displayed when the key has been pressed toindicate that you can access the subfunctions of t

121.3.4 Key pad1. Inputs 1. Press in combination with the key toswitch the modulation mode.2. Inputs 2. Press in combination with the key to sett

131.4 Setting up the DJ-X2000Before using your receiver, attach the included antenna securely. If you want touse the belt clip or wrist strap, attach

141.5 About the batteries1.5.1 Attaching the battery pack• To detach the battery packSlide the battery pack lock on the case tothe right and pull th

151.5.2 About the battery packBefore using the included EBP-37N battery pack, please note the following:1. The battery pack is not charged before it

161.5.3 Ni-Cd battery chargerThe supplied battery charger (EDC-88) is designed exclusively for use with ourNiCd battery pack.Precautions in using the

17• Recharging procedure1Plug the AC power cord into the AC powersocket on the battery charger.2Insert the battery pack being recharged, alongthe guid

18Precautions in recharging1. Ensure that the transceiver is OFF when recharging the battery pack. The useof the transceiver during recharging can ca

1FeaturesThe Alinco DJ-X2000 is a professional multifunctional receiver which covers awide band of radio media from the low-frequency band (LF) to ult

192. Basic operationsThis chapter describes the basic operations for the DJ-X2000.2.1 POWER switchTo turn ON/OFF the DJ-X2000, perform the following

202.3 Squelch controlSquelch is used to mute the speaker noise when no signal is being received.Squelch level can be selected between S00~S32. Settin

21Note: If you enter any frequency that cannot be divided by the set frequency step,“S” appears on the display.• Setting with the UP/DOWN keyFor highe

222.5 Switching frequency bandThe DJ-X2000 uses a dual VFO system, so that a frequency change can be donesmoothly by inputting a new frequency on the

23If live frequencies are received, scanning is temporarily stopped. To resumescanning, turn the dial or press the UP/DOWN key. Scanning can beautom

24• To tune in live frequenciesTo move live frequencies to the left,turn the dial clockwise or press theUP key. To move them to the right,turn the di

252.10 Turning backlight ON/OFFThe DJ-X2000 has a backlight to make it easier to use at night. The backlight canbe turned ON/OFF as follows.2.10.1 T

262Select a backlight mode as follows:Using the dial or UP/DOWN key, point the arrow at a desired mode, and thenpress the key (the initial setting is

272.12 Locking/UnlockingThis feature locks all but certain keys, preventing accidental operation of thekeys. Keys can be locked/unlocked as follows.•

282Call up the OFF timer screen.Point the arrow at +OFF Timer using the dial or UP/DOWNkey, and then press the key.3Set the OFF timer.Point the arrow

211. Frequency editing You can copy the content of one memory channel toanother, or rename memory channels.12. Transweeper™ The DJ-X2000 detects a lis

29After finishing the setting, press the key. The display will return to the TIMER menu. Point the arrow at END and then press the key. (

302.14.2 PMS modeThe PMS mode has a total of 20 programmable bands, 10 each for the capital Pand lower case p.1Enter the PMS mode.Press the key. Thi

314Select a channel.Using the dial or UP/DOWN key, select a channel between 00 and 39. Theassigned frequency will appear on the upper line of the dis

323. Other Useful FunctionsThis chapter describes the useful functions of the DJ-X2000.3.1 Functions common to all modesThis section describes the fu

33Note: In the PMS or MR mode, setting DIRECT WR to ON enables selection of afrequency step and modulation mode and adjustment of the attenuator andC

34Note: • The attenuation level slightly varies depending on the frequency.• In the PMS or MR mode, setting DIRECT WR to ON enables selection of afreq

353.1.5 Copying data between tworeceivers (CLONE)You can copy settings stored in memory from one DJ-X2000 (master) to another(slave). This is referre

36When the cloning procedure is finished, the slave unit returns to the normalscreen and the master unit to the CLONE menu.3Finish the cloning procedu

37Note: • The cloning procedure or communication with a personal computer is notpossible between DJ-X2000 units with different communication speeds.•

38• Meter display mode1Call up the RF CHECK menu.Press the . The RF CHECKmenu will appear. Point the arrowat CHECKER using the dial orUP/DOWN key,

3ContentsFeatures …………………………………………………………1Contents …………………………………………………………3How to read this manual ………………………………………61. Before use ……………………………………………………71.

393.1.9 Displaying battery voltageThe battery voltage can be displayed as follows:1Call up the BATT VOLT screen.Press the key, and thenpress the ke

403.1.11 Selecting the BELL modeIn this mode, when the squelch is canceled, a buzzer sounds.1Call up the BELL screen.Press the key, and thenpress th

412Enter a message.Select each character by turning the dial, and then establish it by pressing theDOWN key. Pressing the UP key allows you to cancel

423.1.14 Tuning in frequencies in thePMS/MR modes (M.TUNE)You can tune in frequencies in the PMS and MR modes. You do not have toreturn to the VFO mo

433Select a scanning option.Point the arrow at the desired option using the dial or UP/DOWN key, and thenpress the key. The available scanning optio

443Select an S-meter level.Point the arrow at ON using the UP/DOWN key. Select a level from 1 through 7using the dial, and then press the key. If y

453.1.18 Turning the priority functionON/OFFThe priority function checks another channel (priority channel) every 5 secondswhile monitoring the curre

462Call up the PRI MODE screen.Point the arrow at +PRI MODE using the dial orUP/DOWN key, and then press the key.The PRI MODE screen will appear.3Sel

473Call up the PRI MEMORY screen.Point the arrow at +MEMORY using the dial orUP/DOWN key, and then press the key.The PRI MEMORY screen will appear.4S

483Specify a priority interval.Specify a priority interval in a range between 1 and 20 seconds in 1-secondsteps using the UP/DOWN key, and then press

42.11 Turning beep ON/OFF ………………………………………………262.12 Locking/Unlocking ……………………………………………………272.13 Setting the clock………………………………………………………272.13.1 Setting

492Select a search resuming option.Point the arrow at the desired option using the dial or UP/DOWN key, and thenpress the key. The available options

502Select the Flash tune.Point the arrow at the desired option using the dial or UP/DOWN key, and thenpress the key (the initial setting is FLASH TUN

513.1.24 DescramblerThis function descrambles the scrambled voice signals.Note: •Only the NFM type radio signals can be descrambled.•The descrambler

523.1.25 CTCSS decoding functionThis function is used to receive CTCSS tones. It allows you to receive 38 CTCSStones and even select reverse recepti

53• CTCSS scanningThis function is used to scan for CTCSS tones.1Call up the CTCSS SET menu.Press the key, and then pressthe key while is shownon the

543.1.26 A/B squelchThis function is used to start squelch by detecting Continuous Carrier RepeaterSystem (CCRS) carrier signal.1Call up the A/B SQ S

553.1.27 Transweeper™This function is used to detect a wireless microphone or any other bug usingradio and locate the place where it is installed. I

56CAUTION: • The effective range of sound monitoring for bugs is normallybetween approximately 1 m and 5 m.• The transweeper is greatly affected by th

573.1.28 Recording functionThis function is used to record the received sound or sound from the speakerusing the internal IC. It allows you to recor

583Stop or pause the recording.To stop the recording, press the key.To pause (temporarily stop) the recording, press the key. If you press thekey a

53.1.26 A/B squelch ……………………………………………………………………………543.1.27 Transweeper™ …………………………………………………………………………553.1.28 Recording function ……………………………………………………………

59• Erasing the recorded data1Call up the recording screen.Press the key, and then pressthe key while is shownon the display.The recording screen wil

603.1.30 Directly changing the settingsThis function allows you to enable/disable the direct changes of the settings formodulation mode, frequency st

613.2 Functions in the VFO modeThis section describes various functions available in the VFO mode.3.2.1 VFO link functionThis function is used to sy

623.2.2 Scanning between VFO's A and B (AB SCAN)This function is for scanning the band between the current frequencies of VFO-Aand VFO-B.• To sc

633.2.4 Copying frequencies from the PMSmode to the VFO You can copy frequencies in the PMS mode to the VFO. 1Call up the frequency in memory.Press t

643.3 PMS mode functionsThis section explains operations in the PMS mode. 3.3.1 Programmed scan operationsThis section is for programmed scan operat

655Give a name to the program.Select each character by turning the dial and thenestablish it by pressing the DOWN key. The establishedcharacter can b

663.3.3 Setting program linkThis function lets you scan a combination of frequency ranges.1Call up the PMS Bank Link screen.Press the key, and then

673Select a source program.Using the dial or a numeric key, select the program youwant to copy. Press the key (pressing the keytoggles between the

684Select the desired destination program.Using the dial or a numeric key, select the destinationprogram number. Press the key (Pressing the key tog

6How to read this manualThe following typographical and graphic conventions are used in this instructionmanual.Bold typeface indicates titles of chapt

693.4 MR mode functionsThis section explains operations of the MR mode. 3.4.1 Memorizing frequenciesThis function saves selected frequencies of memo

703.4.2 Setting the auto memory writefunctionThis function is used to automatically assign a frequency that has been receivedduring scanning in the P

713.4.4 Setting memory scan radiosystem (MODE SEL)By setting a mode in the “MODE SEL” menu, the DJ-X2000 will selectively scanthe memory channels of

723.4.5 Using the Bank Link functionThis function lets you scan specific memory banks.1Call up the Bank Link screen.Press the key, and then pressthe

732Select the program bank in which you want to set a memory channelfor scanning.Using the dial or UP/DOWN key, point the arrow at theprogram you want

743.4.7 Scanning the memory channelsselected in the PMR screenThis function is used to scan only the memory channel selected on the PMRscreen (See “3

753Select a source memory bank.Using the dial or a numeric key, select the bank numberyou want to copy. Press the key (Pressing the key toggles from

763Select the bank that includes the memory channel to be copied.Select the bank number using the dial or a numeric key(Pressing the key toggles from

772Call up the MOVE BANK screen.Point the arrow at +MOVE BANK using the dial orUP/DOWN key, and then press the key.3Select the memory bank you want t

782Call up the MOVE CH screen.Point the arrow at +MOVE CH using the dial or UP/DOWN key, and then pressthe key.3Select the bank that includes the memo

71. Before use1.1 Unpacking the receiverThe DJ-X2000 should come with the following accessories. Check that nothing ismissing when you first open the

793.4.12 Deleting memory banksThis function deletes entire memory banks.1Call up the MR EDIT menu.Press the key, and then pressthe key while is show

803.4.13 Deleting and restoring memorychannelsThis function is used to delete and restore the frequency and name assigned toa memory channel.1Call up

813.4.14 Searching for a memory tagThis function is used to search for a stored memory channel using its name.1Call up the MR NAME SRC screen.Press t

824. Appendix4.1 SpecificationsRange of received frequenciesReceived radio typeMemory channelSearch path memoryPriority channelMemory banks1-bank chan

834.2 Troubleshooting4.3 Optional itemsThe optional items available for the DJ-X2000 are listed below:EBP-33N NiCd battery pack (4.8V 650mA)EBP-34N N

844.4 List of Help menu itemsThe list of Help menu items is given below. For the items marked with in the column for"Function involved", w

85FunctionsMenu SubmenuFunction involvedOperational explanation availableInstCOPY A=BCOPY MR. CHCOPY PMSInstCOPY CHDEL CHCOPY BANKDEL BANKMR LINKMOD

86Function involvedMenu SubmenuOperational explanation availableAUTOMOMENTARYALTERNATEInstJapaneseEnglishSETInstTX CLONERX CLONEMANUALREVERSESETSYSTEM

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81.3 Names of parts and their functionsThis section describes parts by name and function.1.3.1 Top, front and left side panels1. Dial Use to switch