User manual KENWOOD VC-H1

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL INTERACTIVE VISUAL COMMUNICATOR VC-H1 KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-0974-10 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 NOTICES TO THE USER One or more of the following statements may be applicable: FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC 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. [. . . ] If you prefer using a mode other than Robot (color) 36 which is the factory default, see "SELECTING A SSTV MODE" {page 7} and "RECEIVING IMAGES" {page 10}. TIVE RAC INTE N ATIO UNIC OMM AL C VISU X TX/R OR IVE ICAT RACT MMUN INTE AL CO VISU 1 VC-H Confirm that the VC-H1 has been correctly connected with the transceiver {page 5}. To receive and store an image in memory: When an image signal is received, the image is displayed on the monitor. · The TX/RX indicator lights orange while an image is being received. · If the TX/RX indicator is green even when the monitor is deactivated by the Battery Saver {page 11}, the VC-H1 can receive an image. S PTT On the transceiver: LD HO FA ST FM MR ON RX Turn ON the power to the transceiver. Select the same frequency as the other party. To store the received image in memory, press [MR]. To transmit an image: Press [S] to activate both the camera and LCD monitor. · The TX/RX indicator goes out. TX On the VC-H1: Slide the PWR switch upward to turn the power ON. · The TX/RX indicator lights green. While looking at the LCD monitor, turn and focus the camera onto an object. Press [TX] to capture and transmit the image. · You need not press the PTT switch. x The VC-H1 does not allow you to specify an individual image to be erased. To erase unnecessary images, use one of the following methods: · Perform Memory Reset to erase all images at one time {page 11}. · When all channels are full, recall the unnecessary image, capture a new image, then press [MR]. · The currently selected channel number appears at the top right of the monitor. 3 While looking at the LCD monitor, turn and focus the camera onto an object. 4 Press [S] again to capture the image. · When capturing is completed, the camera is deactivated and the TX/RX indicator lights green again. 5 Press [MR] to store the captured image in a memory channel. · You may skip this step if you do not store the image. 8 TRANSMITTING IMAGES When an appropriate SSTV mode and a desired image is selected, the VC-H1 is ready to transmit images. Note: AF Mute must be switched OFF {page 13} to transmit an image using Fast FM mode; the default is ON. · You may just look at the LCD monitor and focus the camera onto an object instead of recalling an image; you need not press [S] to capture an image. 6 Press [TX] to transmit the image. · You need not press the PTT switch. · A horizontal line appears and slowly moves downward to show the progress of transmission. · To interrupt transmission, press [RX]. 1 Confirm that the VC-H1 has been correctly connected with the transceiver {page 5}. On the VC-H1: 4 Slide the PWR switch upward to turn the power ON. · The TX/RX indicator lights green. 5 Press [MR] to recall an image to be transmitted. · The currently selected channel number appears at the top right of the monitor. Note: x While transmitting, do not place the VC-H1 and the connection cable close to the transceiver antenna. x If no operation is performed for approximately 30 seconds after transmission, with Battery Saver ON {page 11}, the monitor is deactivated; the default is ON. x If you press [RX] after recalling an image, Battery Saver {page 11} deactivates the monitor. · Each press of [MR] increments the channel number. 9 RECEIVING IMAGES When the VC-H1 receives an image signal, it automatically identifies and sets the appropriate SSTV mode. The compatible modes are listed below: · · · · · Robot (color) 36 AVT 90 Scottie S1 Martin M1 Fast FM · · · · Robot (color) 72 AVT 94 Scottie S2 Martin M2 7 When an image signal is received, the image is displayed on the monitor. · The TX/RX indicator lights orange while an image is being received. · If the TX/RX indicator is green even when the monitor is deactivated by the Battery Saver {page 11}, the VC-H1 can receive an image. 8 To store the received image in an empty memory channel, press [MR]. · If the size of the received image is too large to be stored in one channel, the next channel is also used. · When all channels are full, the currently selected channel is overwritten with a received image. Note: x When you fail to receive the first portion of an image signal in a mode other than AVT 90, AVT 94, and Fast FM, pressing [RX] allows you to receive the remaining portion. However, because of possible insufficient synchronization, the VC-H1 could show an inappropriate color of an image, or fail to receive an image even if the TX/RX indicator lights orange. x The automatically identified SSTV mode is used for your next transmission unless the mode is manually changed. If the identified mode is neither Robot (color) 36 nor Fast FM, switching OFF the VC-H1 causes it to restore the previously selected mode; Robot (color) 36 or Fast FM. When Battery Saver is ON, the transceiver may fail to receive an image. x If using a TH-G71 transceiver, increasing the audio volume beyond a certain amount may cause the transceiver to fail to receive an image. [. . . ] Be careful not to apply excessive force to the monitor display; the monitor could be damaged. To clean the case of this product, use a neutral detergent (no strong chemicals) and a damp cloth. 14 TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused by circuit failure. 3 3 4 -- 1 Load the batteries so that their polarities match those marked on the VC-H1. 3 An AC adapter other than the 3 Use the AC adapter that came provided one has been used. [. . . ]