Yaesu Musen Yaesu Vr 5000 Communications Reciever Operating Manual

							OPERATING MANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARDUS Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU EUROPE B.V.P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands
YAESU UK LTD.Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 
						

							Introduction.......................................... 1
Supplied Accessories .................................. 1
Available Option ......................................... 1
Front Panel Controls & Switches ........ 2
Rear Panel Connections....................... 6
Installation............................................. 8
Power connections ...................................... 8
Antenna considerations ............................... 9
Basic Operation .................................. 14
Introduction.............................................. 14
Turning the Power On/Off ........................ 14
Adjusting the Volume and Squelch .......... 14
Frequency Navigation ............................... 14
Mode Selection ......................................... 15
Channel Step Selection ............................. 16
Dual Receive ............................................. 16
Setting the clock ....................................... 17
Receiving Short-Wave Broadcast Stations ...18
Memory Operation ............................. 20
Main Memory System.............................. 20
Memory Storage.................................... 20
Memory Recall...................................... 20
Enhanced Memory Channel Operation .... 22
Memory Offset Tuning......................... 22
Naming Memories................................. 22
Naming Memory Groups...................... 24
Protecting Memories (Inhibits the
      Editing of Memorized Channels) .... 24
Masking Memories ............................... 25
Alpha-Numeric Memory Recall............ 26
Programmable Memory Recall................. 26
Memory Channel Sort ............................... 28
PS (PreSet) Memory Channel ................... 29
Scanning.............................................. 30
Memory Scanning ..................................... 32
VFO scanning ........................................... 33
Programmable (Band Limit)
                            Memory Scan (PMS) ... 34
M-S Scan .................................................. 36
Contents
Band Scope Operation ....................... 37
Smart Search Operation.................... 38
Priority Operation .............................. 39
World Clock........................................ 40
Timer Operation................................. 42
ON/OFF Timer......................................... 42
Sleep Timer............................................... 43
Alarm Timer.............................................. 43
DSP Operation .................................... 44
DSP NOTCH Filter .................................. 44
DSP Bandpass Filter ................................. 44
DSP CW Peaking Filter ............................ 45
DSP Noise Reduction ............................... 46
CW-PITCH ............................................... 46
Miscellaneous Features ...................... 47
ATT (RF Attenuator)................................ 47
NB (Noise Blanker) .................................. 47
RF TUNE .................................................. 47
Keypad Beeper.......................................... 47
Locking Front Panel Controls .................. 48
Display Contrast ....................................... 49
Display Dimmer........................................ 49
Selecting the [F] key “Hang” Time .......... 49
Voice Synthesizer Operation .................... 50
Digital Voice Recorder ............................. 50
Field Strength Meter ................................. 51
Audio Wave Meter................................... 52
Radio Control (R/C) Channel Monitoring ..52
Cloning ................................................. 53
CAT Operation ................................. 54
Reset ..................................................... 56
Installation of the
                       Optional Accessories ... 57
“AUTO” Mode Preset
                  Operationg Parameters .... 58 
						

							VR-5000 OPERATING MANUAL1
The VR-5000 is a communications receiver providing general coverage reception from
100 kHz to 2600 MHz on the CW, SSB (LSB and USB), AM, and FM (Wide and Narrow
bandwidths) modes (this coverage includes the AM and FM broadcast bands, HF Short-
wave Bands up to 16 MHz, VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a
wide range of commercial and public safety frequencies!).
Installation of the VR-5000 for everyday operation is may be accomplished in minutes.
However, care should be taken in the installation process, so as to ensure maximum perfor-
mance and safety. The procedures described below will ensure that you get the most out of
your new VR-5000 receiver.
INITIAL INSPECTION
After carefully removing the VR-5000 from its packing carton, inspect it for any signs of
physical damage. Rotate the knobs and push the switches, checking each for normal free-
dom of action. If damage is suspected, write down your observations in detail, and notify
the shipping company (if the set was shipped to you) or your dealer (if you purchased the
set in-person) immediately. Save the packing carton for possible use later.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
AC AdapterPA-28B (120 V)/C (230-240 V)/U (230 V)
DC Cable
Operating Manual
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Voice Synthesizer UnitDSP-1
Voice Synthesizer UnitFVS-1A
Digital Voice Memory UnitDVS-4
Introduction
DC CableAC AdapterPA-28h 
						

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MODE
COPY
DSP
BANK
CLR PMS SCAN
B S M/SSUB SET PWR
BS SET BS STEP M-S SCAN PMS SET PRI CLR DIMVCS SPL
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PRI LOCK
BEEPSET
S.CALL S.SRCH
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STEP
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REC

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Front Panel Controls & Switches

 MAIN VOL/SQL Knob
MAIN VOL Knob
The inner MAIN VOL knob adjusts the audio volume of the MAIN receiver in the
speaker or headphones.
SQL Knob
The outer SQL knob sets the signal level threshold at which MAIN receiver audio is
muted (and the “BUSY” icon in the LCD turns off), in all modes. This is normally kept
fully counter-clockwise, except when scanning and during FM operation.
 SUB VOL/TONE Knob
SUB VOL Knob
The inner SUB VOL knob adjusts the audio volume of the SUB receiver in the speaker
or headphones.
TONE Knob
The outer TONE knob adjusts receiver audio characteristics.
 PHONES Jack
This 3-pin (“stereo”) miniature jack is used for connection to your headphones. When
a plug is inserted into this jack, the internal (or external) speaker will be cut off.
This jack’s impedance is optimized for use with 16Ω to 32Ω headphone types.
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Front Panel Controls & Switches
 PWR Knob
This is the main on/off switch for the VR-5000. Press and hold this switch for one
second to toggle the receiver’s power on and off.
 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
The upper half of the display consists of a dot-matrix display for frequency readout,
plus various icons representing enabled receiver features.
The lower half contains a dot-matrix display for Band Scope viewing, menu pro-
gramming, and alpha numeric name display, etc.
Main Band Frequency
Sub Band FrequencyMain Band Reception ModeMain Band S-MeterMemory Channel Number
Memory Bank Number
Sub Band Reception ModeMain Band Channel Step
Sub Band Channel Step
Clock
D : DELAY SCAN
P : PAUSE SCAN
H : HOLD SCAN
Main Band Scan-Resume
Sub Band Scan-Resume Bank NameMemory Name
Sub Band Squelch Open
 Function Keys
[
M/S(
SUB SET)]
 Key
Press this key momentarily to toggle the operating VFO between the MAIN VFO and
SUB VFO.
Press this key, after [F] key is pressed, to toggle the VFO link feature on and off.
[
BS(
BS SET)]
 Key
Press this key momentarily to toggle the Band Scope feature on and off.
Press this key twice, after the [F] key is pressed (when the Band Scope is activated)
to activate the SUB VFO cursor, which enables SUB VFO tuning. 
						

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[
WIDTH(
BS STEP)]
 Key
Press this key momentarily to select the Band Scope sweep width.
Press this key after [F] key is pressed (when the Band Scope is activated) to select
the Band Scope sweeping step size.
[
SCAN(
M-S SCAN)]
 Key
Press this key momentarily to activate the scanning function.
Press this key after [F] key is pressed to activate the “M-S Scanning” feature.
M-S Scan: The scanner hops back and forth between the MAIN VFO frequency and
SUB VFO frequency.
[
PMS(
PMS SET)]
 Key
Press this key momentarily to activate the Programmable Memory Scan feature.
Press this key after [F] key is pressed to enable PMS memory (band edge) programming.
PMS Scan: The scanner sweeps a user-defined subband of frequencies (e.g. 450-480
MHz).
[
CLR(
PRI CLR)]
 Key
Press this key momentarily to clear (cancel) the function you currently are program-
ming.
Press this key after [F] key is pressed to disable Priority Channel operation.
[
V(
DIM)]
 Key
Press this key momentarily to enable adjustment of the display brightness.
Press this key after [F] key is pressed to activate the optional FVS-1A Voice Synthe-
sizer Unit which provides announcement of the operating frequency (with resolution
to the displayed 100 Hz digit) for operators with vision impairments.
 PS Key
Press this key momentarily to recall one of up to five PS (PreSet) memories for opera-
tion.
Press and hold this key for one second to store the operating parameters into consecu-
tive PS memories.
 Command Keys
[
MODE(
ADRS)]
 Key
Press this key momentarily to select the operating (receiving) mode. Repeated press-
ing of this key will scroll you through the available receiving mode choices.
Press this key after [F] key is pressed to select the recording field (memory register)
for the voice recorder (requires the optional DVS-4 Digital Voice Recorder unit).
[
COPY(
REC)]
 Key
Press this key momentarily to copy the SUB VFO data into the MAIN VFO.
Press this key after [F] key is pressed to start the voice recorder.
Front Panel Controls & Switches 
						

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[
STEP(
PLAY)]
 Key
Press this key momentarily to select the synthesizer steps to be used during VFO op-
eration.
Press this key after [F] key is pressed to initiate playback on the voice recorder.
[
V/M(
MW)]
 Key
Press this key momentarily to change the frequency control method between the VFO
and the Memory systems.
Press this key after [F] key is pressed to initiate the memory storage process.
[
BANK]
 Key
Press this key momentarily to select the desired memory bank.
	 
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)
/(
)
 Keys
In the VFO mode, pressing either of these keys momentarily steps (according to the
DIAL knob’s step setting) the operating frequency down or up, respectively. Pressing
either of these keys after [F] key is pressed causes a frequency hop of 10 MHz down or
up.
In the Memory mode, pressing either of these keys momentarily steps the Memory
Channel down or up respectively.
While the Band Scope is engaged, pressing either of these keys moves the Channel
Marker.

 Keypad
This keypad is used for direct frequency entry during VFO operation.
Secondary functions (activated by first pressing the [
F]
 key) allow control of the VR-
5000’s various control functions.
  [
F]
 Key
This key is used to activate the “Alternate” command functions of the panel keys.
If this key is pressed before one of the panel keys is pressed, the “Alternate” functions
of the key will be enabled.
  DSP Key
Press this key momentarily to activate the optional DSP-1 Digital Signal Processing
Unit.
  DIAL Knob
This is the main tuning dial for the VR-5000. It is used for most tuning, memory
selection, and function setting tasks on the VR-5000.
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Front Panel Controls & Switches 
						

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 DC 13.5V Jack
This is the DC power supply connection for the VR-5000. Connect the Supplied PA -
28 AC adapter to this jack.
 MUTE Jack
If using the VR-5000 with a transceiver, shorting this jack during transmit will mute
receiver output and attenuate the RF signal input. Check the information provided with
your particular transceiver for details regarding proper connection.
 ANT B Terminal
Use these spring-loaded terminal connectors to connect a high-impedance antenna.
 ANT Switch
This switch selects antennas connected to the ANT A jack or ANT B terminal.
 ANT A Jack
Connect the 50 Ω coaxial feed line from your low-impedance antenna here, using a
type-M (PL-259) connector.
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Rear Panel Connections 
						

							VR-5000 OPERATING MANUAL7
 EXT SP Jack
This 2-contact mini phone jack provides receiver audio for an external loudspeaker
with an impedance of 4 ~ 16 Ω. Inserting a plug in this jack disables the loudspeaker.
 REC Jack
This jack provides a constant level (8 mV @ 1 kΩ) audio output, which is unaffected
by the VOL and TONE controls. This audio can be used for tape-recording purposes,
and for connection to data demodulator/decoder equipment.
 +8V Jack
This output jack provides 8V DC at up to 100 mA for providing DC voltage to low
power accessories. The center contact is positive.
	 IF OUT Jack
This output jack provides low-level 10.7 MHz IF output.

 CAT Jack
This 9-pin serial DB-9 jack allows external computer control of the VR-5000. Con-
nect a serial cable here and to the RS-232C “COM” port on your personal computer.
Rear Panel Connections 
						

							VR-5000 OPERATING MANUAL8
Installation
PHYSICAL LOCATION OF THE RECEIVER
The VR-5000 should be located in a place that allows unobstructed ventilation around the
cabinet. Although  the VR-5000 does not produce significant amounts of heat, as with any
electronic device a well-ventilated location will ensure that heat does not build up inside
the cabinet.
Do not  place the VR-5000 on top of another heat-generating device, and keep its top
cover free of books, papers, and other objects which might impede ventilation.
If you utilize a computer in your monitoring location, we recommend that the VR-5000,
its feedline, and its power cord all be kept as far away from the computer as possible, as the
computer, its monitor, and/or other peripherals may radiate energy which can interfere
with reception. Experimentation with several different locations may be necessary, in or-
der to find the most interference-free location.
POWER CONNECTIONS
Base Station Operation
PA-28 AC Power Adapter Installation
Your VR-5000 is supplied with an AC Power Adapter, model PA-28, which provides the
13.5 Volts (DC) required by the VR-5000. We do not recommend any other type of power
adapter for use with this product.
To install the PA-28, first connect the small, round DC output connector on the cable of the
PA-28 to the DC 13.5V jack on the rear panel of the VR-5000. Then plug the PA-28 into
the AC wall outlet.
When disconnecting the PA-28, it is recommended that you first turn the VR-5000 off,
then unplug the PA-28 from the wall outlet, then unplug the round DC output connector.
When making power connections, always grasp the DC output connector, or the body of
the PA-28, so as to minimize strain on the power cable. Never disconnect the PA-28 by
pulling on either end of the cable, as this may lead to early mechanical failure of the PA-28.
DC Power Supply Connections
A well-regulated 13.5 Volt DC Power Supply may also be used with the VR-5000, provid-
ing it is capable of supplying 1 Ampere of current continuously. A DC cable is supplied
with your VR-5000 for connection to a power supply.
When making power connections to a power supply, be absolutely certain to observe the
correct polarity, as serious damage can occur if the connections are reversed.
Connect the wire containing the White Stripe to the Positive (+) DC output terminal, and
connect the All-Black wire to the Negative (–) DC output terminal. Double-check your
hookup before plugging the DC output connector into the VR-5000.