INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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KENWOOD CORPORATION

INTERACTIVE VISUAL COMMUNICATOR

VC-H1

NOTICES TO THE USEROne or more of the following statements may beapplicable:

FCC WARNINGThis equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changesor modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interferenceunless the modifications are expressly approved in the instructionmanual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment ifan unauthorized change or modification is made.

INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BYTHE FCCThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect 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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESCheck that everything listed below is included in yourpackage.

THANK YOU!Thank you very much for purchasing this InteractiveVisual Communicator. It was designed for plug-and-playcolor slow-scan television (SSTV). This portable unitincludes a slow-scan converter, CCD camera, and LCDmonitor. You can enjoy SSTV anywhere just by makinga single connection with your amateur radio.KENWOOD believes that this product will provide morefun in your outdoor ham activities.

FEATURESThis Communicator has the following main features:

• Includes all equipment required for SSTV;a slow-scan converter, CCD color camera, and LCDcolor monitor.

• Can store up to 10 images in memory. You mayselect the best image to send, from those images.

• Functions as a speaker microphone of a handytransceiver.

• Compatible with 8 popular SSTV modes besides thenewly developed Fast FM mode.

• Equipped with a video input terminal to take inimages from a digital camera or 8 mm VTR.

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PRECAUTIONS......................................................... 1

CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL....... 1

GETTING ACQUAINTED 2

ORIENTATION........................................................... 2

CONNECTOR DESCRIPTIONS ................................ 2

PREPARATION 3

INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIES ........................ 3

ATTACHING THE STRAP .......................................... 4

CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER ........................... 4

CONNECTION WITH A HANDY TRANSCEIVER ...... 5

REMOVING/ REINSTALLING THE CAMERA UNIT ... 5

QUICK USE 6

OPERATING BASICS 7

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ................................. 7

SELECTING A SSTV MODE...................................... 7

CAPTURING IMAGES ............................................... 8

TRANSMITTING IMAGES ......................................... 9

RECEIVING IMAGES .............................................. 10

AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 11

MEMORY PROTECTION ........................................ 11

MEMORY RESET.................................................... 11

BATTERY SAVER.................................................... 11

SUPERIMPOSING A CALL SIGN ............................ 12

AUTO TRANSMIT ................................................... 13

AF MUTING ............................................................. 13

DISPLAY CONTRAST CHANGE ............................. 13

MAINTENANCE 14

GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................... 14

SERVICE................................................................. 14

SERVICE NOTE ...................................................... 14

CLEANING .............................................................. 14

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 15

APPENDIX 16

VC-H1 DATA PORT PIN FUNCTIONS .................... 16

CONNECTION DIAGRAM WITH TS-570OR TS-870 .............................................................. 16

COMPUTER CONTROL.......................................... 17

SPECIFICATIONS 19

CONTENTS

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PRECAUTIONSPlease observe the following precautions to prevent fire,personal injury, or product damage:

• Never open this product. You will get an electricshock if you touch the circuit on which high voltage isapplied.

• Do not install batteries in a hazardous environmentwhere sparks could cause an explosion.

• Never discard old batteries in fire because extremelyhigh temperatures can cause batteries to explode.

• Do not modify this product unless instructed byKENWOOD documentation.

• Do not apply excessive force to the monitor display.

• Do not expose this product to long periods of directsunlight nor place it close to heating appliances.

• Do not place this product in excessively dusty areas,humid areas, wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.

• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected comingfrom this product, turn OFF the power immediatelyand remove the batteries from the product. Whenusing AC power, also remove the AC adapter from anAC outlet. Contact your authorized KENWOODdealer, customer service, or service station.

CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUALThe writing conventions described below have beenfollowed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessaryrepetition.

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Note: Pressing the same key again immediately after pressing [KEY]+POWER ON causes the setting to be changed back.

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

ORIENTATION CONNECTOR DESCRIPTIONSqqqqq Video input jack

This jack accepts a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter,3-conductor plug. You may connect a digital cameraor 8 mm VTR to take in images (acceptable videosignals: 75 Ω, 1 VP-P (140 IRE) ±15%, NTSC).

wwwww COM jackConnect a personal computer in which a dedicatedprogram has been installed. For details, contact yourauthorized KENWOOD dealer, customer service, orservice center.

eeeee Video output jackConnect an external monitor, if you prefer. This jackaccepts a 2.5 mm (1/10") diameter, 2-conductor plug.

rrrrr DC IN jackConnect the provided AC adapter to use powersupplied from an AC outlet.

ttttt DATA portConnect your transceiver. See page 5.

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PREPARATION

INSTALLING ALKALINE BATTERIESWARNING! DO NOT INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN A HAZARDOUS

ENVIRONMENT WHERE SPARKS COULD CAUSE ANEXPLOSION.

NEVER DISCARD OLD BATTERIES IN FIRE BECAUSEEXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE BATTERIESTO EXPLODE.

1 To remove the battery cover, slide the cover outwardwhile slightly pushing on the grooves on the cover.

2 Insert four AA (LR6) alkaline batteries.

• Be sure to match the battery polarities with thosemarked on the VC-H1.

3 Align the three tabs on the battery cover, then slidethe cover inward until the center tab clicks.

Note: It is strongly recommended to use high quality alkaline batteries

rather than manganese batteries, to enjoy longer periods of batterylife. Do not use commercially available NiCd batteries.

If you will not use the VC-H1 for a long period, remove the batteriesfrom the VC-H1.

Do not use different kinds of batteries together. When the battery voltage is low, replace all four old batteries with

new ones.

The approximate lives of alkaline batteries depending onthe operation status are shown below:

When the batteries become almost empty while theTX/RX indicator is green, the indicator starts blinking.Replace the batteries at that time. This function,however, does not operate while Fast FM mode iscurrently selected.

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ATTACHING THE STRAPIf you want, attach the provided strap to the bottom ofthe VC-H1. The strap can be used to hang the VC-H1around your neck.

CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTERUse the provided AC adapter to connect the VC-H1 to anAC outlet if you want to use AC power.

WARNING! USING AN AC ADAPTER OTHER THAN THE PROVIDED

ADAPTER CAN CAUSE FIRE OR PRODUCT DAMAGE. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CABLE UNLESS ABSOLUTELY

NECESSARY. IMPROPER EXTENSION CABLES CAN CAUSEFIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

Note: The provided AC adapter does not function as a battery charger.

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CONNECTION WITH A HANDY TRANSCEIVERUse the provided cable to connect the VC-H1 with ahandy transceiver.Note: The VC-H1 functions as a speaker microphone only whenconnected with a handy transceiver. You need not switch ON the VC-H1.

1 Confirm that the power switches of both the VC-H1and transceiver are OFF.

2 Connect the appropriate end of the provided cable tothe DATA port of the VC-H1.

• To remove the cable from the VC-H1, pull the cableconnector downward while pushing its tabs from bothsides.

3 Connect the other end of the cable to the speaker/microphone jacks on your handy transceiver.

Note: The compatible handy transceivers are TH-26, TH-46, TH-27,TH-47, TH-28, TH-48, TH-22, TH-42, TH-77, TH-78, TH-79, and TH-G71.An optional PG-4T cable is available for connecting with a TM-255,TM-455, TM-733, TM-V7, or TM-G707 transceiver. To make a cable forconnecting with a TS-570 or TS-870 transceiver, you may obtain anoptional connector kit (E59-0407-08) which mates with the VC-H1 DATAport. For the above options, contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer,customer service, or service center.

REMOVING/ REINSTALLING THE CAMERA UNITNote: Turn OFF the power to the VC-H1 before removing or reinstallingthe camera unit.

To remove the camera unit, first turn it so that it crossesat right angles with the main unit.

To reinstall the camera unit, first position the port on thecamera unit over the port on the main unit so that thetwo units cross at right angles.

Note: The camera unit has a structure that allows the plug assembly tobe slightly moved. This is aimed at absorbing stress to be caused whenthe camera unit is turned.

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QUICK USEIf you have a handy transceiver, the steps given here will allow you to try SSTV withyour friend right away.

Note: To correctly receive or transmit images, you and your friend have to select the same SSTV mode. If youprefer 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.

Confirm that the VC-H1 has been correctly connected with the transceiver page 5.

Turn ON the power to the transceiver.Select the same frequency as the other party.

On the transceiver:

Slide the PWR switch upward to turn the power ON.

The TX/RX indicator lights green.

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On the VC-H1:

Press [S] to activate both the camera and LCD monitor.

To transmit an image:

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•While looking at the LCD monitor, turn and focus the camera onto an object.Press [TX] to capture and transmit the image.••

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The TX/RX indicator goes out.

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.

You need not press the PTT switch.The TX/RX indicator lights red during transmission.A horizontal line appears and slowly moves downward to show the progress of transmission.

To receive and store an image in memory:When an image signal is received, the image is displayed on the monitor.

To store the received image in memory, press [MR].

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SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF1 Slide the PWR switch upward to turn

the power ON.

• The TX/RX indicator lights green.

2 To turn the power OFF, slide the PWRswitch downward.

SELECTING A SSTV MODETo correctly transmit or receive images,you and the other party have to selectthe same SSTV mode. So first consultwith your party about the mode to beused. You can select either Robot(color) 36 or Fast FM; the factory defaultis Robot (color) 36.

Note: The Fast FM mode is available only whenusing a TM-255, TM-455, TM-733, TM-V7, orTM-G707 transceiver; 9600 bps must be selected onthe transceiver as the data transfer rate. For details,contact your authorized KENWOOD dealer,customer service, or service center. In Fast FMmode, the VC-H1 does not output audio from thespeaker while receiving an image, and does notfunction as a speaker microphone.

Press [TX]+ POWER ON to switch themode.

• The FAST FM indicator shows whichmode is selected.

Lights red: Fast FM

Goes out: Robot (color) 36

The VC-H1 is also compatible with thefollowing modes. See “RECEIVINGIMAGES” page 10 and “COMPUTERCONTROL” page 17.

• Robot (color) 72 • AVT 90• AVT 94 • Scottie S1• Scottie S2 • Martin M1• Martin M2

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CAPTURING IMAGESThe VC-H1 has 10 memory channels tostore captured images.

1 Slide the PWR switch upward to turnthe power ON.

• The TX/RX indicator lights green.

2 Press [S] to activate both the cameraand LCD monitor.

• The TX/RX indicator goes out.

3 While looking at the LCD monitor,turn and focus the camera onto anobject.

4 Press [S] again to capture the image.• When capturing is completed, the

camera is deactivated and the TX/RXindicator lights green again.

5 Press [MR] to store the capturedimage in a memory channel.• You may skip this step if you do not

store the image.

6 Repeat step 2 to 5 to capture andstore a maximum of 10 desiredimages.• When all channels are full, the

currently selected channel isoverwritten with a newly capturedimage.

7 To confirm the stored images, press[MR] .• The currently selected channel number

appears at the top right of the monitor.

• Each press of [MR] increments thechannel number.

Note: While capturing images, the VC-H1 does not

receive images sent from other parties. If no operation is performed for approximately

30 seconds with Battery Saver ON page 11, thecamera and monitor are deactivated; the defaultis ON.

Pressing [S] again immediately after activatingthe camera and monitor may cause the capturedimage to be distorted; the camera is not yetready for image capture.

The VC-H1 does not allow you to specify anindividual image to be erased. To eraseunnecessary images, use one of the followingmethods:• 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] .

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TRANSMITTING IMAGESWhen an appropriate SSTV mode and adesired image is selected, the VC-H1 isready to transmit images.

Note: AF Mute must be switched OFF page 13 totransmit an image using Fast FM mode; the defaultis ON.

1 Confirm that the VC-H1 has beencorrectly connected with thetransceiver page 5.

On the transceiver:

2 Turn ON the power to the transceiver.

3 Select the same frequency as theother party.

On the VC-H1:

4 Slide the PWR switch upward to turnthe power ON.• The TX/RX indicator lights green.

5 Press [MR] to recall an image to betransmitted.• The currently selected channel number

appears at the top right of the monitor.

• Each press of [MR] increments thechannel number.

• You may just look at the LCD monitorand focus the camera onto an objectinstead of recalling an image; youneed not press [S] to capture animage.

6 Press [TX] to transmit the image.• You need not press the PTT switch.

• The TX/RX indicator lights red duringtransmission.

• A horizontal line appears and slowlymoves downward to show the progressof transmission.

• To interrupt transmission, press [RX] .

Note: While transmitting, do not place the VC-H1 and

the connection cable close to the transceiverantenna. The image on the monitor may bedistorted or erased.

The VC-H1 cannot receive images whiletransmitting.

If no operation is performed for approximately30 seconds after transmission, with BatterySaver ON page 11, the monitor is deactivated;the default is ON.

If you press [RX] after recalling an image,Battery Saver page 11 deactivates the monitor.

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RECEIVING IMAGESWhen the VC-H1 receives an imagesignal, it automatically identifies and setsthe appropriate SSTV mode. Thecompatible modes are listed below:

• Robot (color) 36 • Robot (color) 72• AVT 90 • AVT 94• Scottie S1 • Scottie S2• Martin M1 • Martin M2• Fast FM

Note: AF Mute must be switched OFF page 13 toreceive an image transmitted using Fast FM mode;the default is ON.

1 Confirm that the VC-H1 has beencorrectly connected with thetransceiver page 5.

On the transceiver:

2 Turn ON the power to the transceiver.

3 Select the same frequency as theother party.

4 Adjust the volume control to amedium level.

On the VC-H1:

5 Slide the PWR switch upward to turnthe power ON.• The TX/RX indicator lights green.

6 Tell the other party that you are readyto receive an image.

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 theBattery Saver page 11, the VC-H1can receive an image.

8 To store the received image in anempty memory channel, press [MR] .• If the size of the received image is too

large to be stored in one channel, thenext channel is also used.

• When all channels are full, thecurrently selected channel isoverwritten with a received image.

Note: When you fail to receive the first portion of an

image signal in a mode other than AVT 90, AVT94, and Fast FM, pressing [RX] allows you toreceive the remaining portion. However,because of possible insufficient synchronization,the VC-H1 could show an inappropriate color ofan image, or fail to receive an image even if theTX/RX indicator lights orange.

The automatically identified SSTV mode is usedfor your next transmission unless the mode ismanually changed. If the identified mode isneither Robot (color) 36 nor Fast FM, switchingOFF the VC-H1 causes it to restore thepreviously selected mode; Robot (color) 36 orFast FM.

If using a handy transceiver, switch OFF BatterySaver. When Battery Saver is ON, thetransceiver may fail to receive an image.

If using a TH-G71 transceiver, increasing theaudio volume beyond a certain amount maycause the transceiver to fail to receive an image.Select the volume in the range shown to the left.

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MEMORY PROTECTIONYou can protect the captured or receivedimages from being accidentally erased.

1 Slide the PWR switch upward to turnthe power ON.

• The TX/RX indicator lights green.

2 Press [MR] to recall the desiredimage.• Each press of [MR] increments the

channel number.

• If no operation is performed forapproximately 30 seconds with BatterySaver ON, the monitor is deactivated;the default is ON.

3 Press [HOLD] to switch ProtectionON (or OFF).• When the channel is protected, its

number on the monitor turns red.

Note: When the protected memory channel iscurrently selected, the VC-H1 may still capture orreceive an image to display on the monitor.However, the protected channel will not be used tostore the newly displayed image.

MEMORY RESETYou may sometimes want to reset allsettings back to the factory defaults andclear the memory channels.

Press [S]+[HOLD]+ POWER ON .

BATTERY SAVERIf no operation is performed forapproximately 30 seconds, Battery Saverautomatically turns OFF the power to thecamera and monitor units. Pressing [S]activates the units again.

To switch Battery Saver ON (default) orOFF, press [MR]+ POWER ON .• “SAVE-ON” or “SAVE-OFF” appears to

indicate the new status.

• The TX/RX indicator lights green whenBattery Saver deactivates the camera andmonitor.

• The VC-H1 can still receive images whenBattery Saver is ON.

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SUPERIMPOSING A CALL SIGNThe VC-H1 allows you to superimposeyour call sign onto an image to betransmitted. You can enter up to 8alphanumeric characters.

1 Press [MR]+[HOLD]+ POWER ON toswitch the function ON (or OFF).

• A window for entering digits appearswhen the function is switched ON.

2 Press [TX] or [RX] to select the firstdigit.

• The selectable characters are “0” to“9”, “A” to “Z”, and “/”.

3 Press [MR] to move to the next digit.

4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to enter up to 8characters.• After selecting the 8th digit, you need

not press [MR] .

• To correct the entered digits, start withstep 1 again. You cannot correctspecific digits individually.

5 Press [HOLD] to complete the entry.• When you transmit an image next time,

the entered call sign will besuperimposed.

• To correct the stored call sign, repeatthe procedure which starts with step 1.In step 1, only “A” is shown in thewindow, whereas the previouslyentered call sign is still present inmemory. You cannot correct specificdigits individually.

• After transmitting an image, press[MR] to store the call sign in memorywith the image, if necessary.

After entering a call sign, you may prefernot superimposing it onto some images.You can also deactivate autosuperimposing. Press [HOLD]+POWER ON to activate (default) ordeactivate auto superimposing.

• “CALL-ON” or “CALL-OFF” appears toindicate the new status.

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AUTO TRANSMITThe VC-H1 is capable of automaticallycapturing and transmitting images every3 minutes. Press [S]+[TX]+POWER ON to switch Auto Transmit ONor OFF (default).

• Keep pressing [S] and [TX] for longerthan 2 seconds.

• “A/TX-ON” or “A/TX-OFF” appears toindicate the new status.

• If you have entered a call sign, it will besuperimposed onto an image to betransmitted.

• To interrupt transmission, press [RX] .Note: When in Auto Transmit mode, the VC-H1 does

not receive images. When in Auto Transmit mode, you cannot

perform key operations other than [S]+[TX]+POWER ON and [RX] .

AF MUTINGYou can specify whether the VC-H1 willmute only image signals or both audioand image signals. Press [RX]+POWER ON to switch AF ON (default) orOFF.

• AF ON: Only image signals are muted.• AF OFF: Both audio and image signals

are muted.• “AF-ON” or “AF-OFF” appears to indicate

the new status.

DISPLAY CONTRAST CHANGEYou may sometimes need to adjust thedisplay contrast on the monitor,depending on the ambient conditions.

1 Press [TX]+[RX]+ POWER ON .

• “CONTRAST” appears.

2 Press [TX] or [RX] to change thecontrast.

3 Press [MR] to complete theadjustment.

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MAINTENANCE

GENERAL INFORMATIONThis product has been factory aligned and tested tospecification before shipment. Attempting service oralignment without factory authorization can void theproduct warranty.

SERVICEWhen returning this product to your dealer or servicecenter for repair, pack it in its original box and packingmaterial. Include a full description of the problemsexperienced. Include your telephone number along withyour name and address in case the service technicianneeds to call you; if available, include also your faxnumber and E-mail address. Don’t return accessoryitems unless you feel they are directly related to theservice problem.

You may return this product for service to the authorizedKENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it, or anyauthorized KENWOOD service center. Please do notsend subassemblies or printed circuit boards. Send thecomplete product. A copy of the service report will bereturned with the product.

SERVICE NOTEIf you desire to correspond on a technical or operationalproblem, please make your note short, complete, and tothe point. Help us help you by providing the following:

1 Model and serial number of equipment

2 Question or problem you are having

3 Other equipment in your station pertaining to the problem

CAUTION: DO NOT PACK THE EQUIPMENT IN CRUSHEDNEWSPAPERS FOR SHIPMENT! EXTENSIVE DAMAGE MAY RESULTDURING ROUGH HANDLING OR SHIPPING.Note: Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from whom

this product was purchased. For your own information, retain a written record of any maintenance

performed on this product. When claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy of the

bill of sale, or other proof-of-purchase showing the date of sale.

CLEANINGWhen the camera lens or monitor display becomes dirty,gently wipe its surface using the provided cloth. Becareful not to apply excessive force to the monitordisplay; the monitor could be damaged.

To clean the case of this product, use a neutral detergent(no strong chemicals) and a damp cloth.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGThe problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not causedby circuit failure.

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COMPUTER CONTROLIf the dedicated program is installed, your personalcomputer can be connected with the COM jack of theVC-H1, then the VC-H1 can be easily controlled via thecomputer. For details, contact your authorizedKENWOOD dealer, customer service, or service center.

You can also connect a computer to the DATA port of theVC-H1 in order to control the VC-H1 via the computer.This, however, asks you to manually send ST commandsto the VC-H1 through the computer.

Note: Pin 1 of the connector, which mates with the VC-H1 DATA port,can be identified with a triangle mark on the connector. Pin 1 is locatedjust below the mark.

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rrrrr RTD ydaeRlanimreTataD RSD 2

ttttt DNG dnuorglangiS 61niP 1

yyyyy RSD ydaeRteSataD RTD 2

uuuuu STR tseuqerXT CTC 2

iiiii STC elbaneXT STR 2

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1 Pins of the DATA port on the VC-H12 No connection with the VC-H1

Use an appropriate communications program to set thefollowing parameters on your personal computer.• Transfer rate: 9600 bps• Data length: 8 bit• Stop bit: 1 bit• Parity: Non• Flow control: Non• Data format: ASCII

Computer COM Port

54321

6 7 8 9

18

A STC command should consist of a command name,space, call sign, comma, color parameter, and [CR];ex. STC JA1YKX, 1 [CR]. You can enter up to 8characters as a call sign, using “0” to “9”, “A” to “Z”,“/”, “-”, “!”, “?”, or a space. The parameters of callsign colors are listed below:

The formats of STM and STR commands are thesame as of STC commands except that a message orRSV replaces a call sign; ex. STM CQ SSTV, 2[CR].The characters which can be entered are also thesame as for STC commands.• Up to 9 characters can be entered as a message.

• Up to 10 characters can be entered for a RSV.

STP and STT commands consist of a commandname and [CR]; ex. STP[CR].

Commands List

Commands FormatNote: Use capital letters to enter a command name.

A STS command should consist of a commandname, space, parameter, and [CR]; ex. STS 0 [CR].

1 Compatible

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noNfoyriuqnIVTSStnerruc

edom4 1SeittocS 1

0 63toboR 5 2SeittocS 1

1 27toboR 6 1MnitraM 1

2 09TVA 1 7 2MnitraM 1

3 49TVA 1 8 MFtsaF

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0 kcalb 4 neerg

1 eulb 5 eulbthgil

2 der 6 wolley

3 elprup 7 etihw

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SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications are subject to change without notice dueto developments in technology.

1 Compatible

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49TVA 1 1SeittocS/ 1/2SeittocS 1 1MnitraM/ 1/2MnitraM 1 MFtsaF/

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DCL,DCLroloc/TFThcni8.1

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detaRegatlov

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slanimretyrettaB )seirettabenilaklaAA4(CDV0.6

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tupnilangiserutcipllitS

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enohporciMV1 p-p ± )MFtsaF(%02

Vm05 p-p ± nahtrehto(%02)MFtsaF

ODSS Vm05 p-p ± %02

ODSSF V5.1 p-p ± )ylnoMFtsaF(%02

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levelC232SR,spbk511/ecafretniretupmoc

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tuptuodna

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nierutpacegamIssergorp ).xam(Am056

esuniDCL )egareva(Am054

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egarotS 02– ° 06+~C °C

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