Yaesu Musen Yaesu Vr 5000 Communications Reciever Operating Manual

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DISPLAY CONTRAST
The display contrast may be adjusted, as well.
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “MISC” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the cursor to the “LCD CONT” menu, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the contrast level “0 (low contrast) ~ 15 (high con-
trast)” to a comfortable setting.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “END” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
6. Confirm that the cursor is on the “WRITE” menu option, press the [
ENT]
 key to save
the new setting and exit to normal operation.
DISPLAY DIMMER
The LCD’s illumination level may be adjusted by the front panel keys.
1. Press the [
V(
DIM)]
 key momentarily to enable adjustment of the LCD illumination
level.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the illumination level “0 (dim) ~ 7 (bright).” As you
make the adjustment, you will be able to see the effects of your changes.
3. When you have completed the adjustment, press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key to save the new
setting and exit to normal operation.
SELECTING THE [
F]
 KEY “HANG•ETIME
By default, when you press the [
F]
 key momentarily, the “[
F]
 icon (indicating “Alternate”
function mode) will remain active for 5 seconds. The default 5-second “Alternate” com-
mand time can be changed to a shorter or longer duration, if desired.
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “MISC” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “FUNC TM” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired duration time (1/2/3/5/10 seconds, and
“Toggle”).
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “END” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
6. Confirm that the cursor is on the “WRITE” menu option, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
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VOICE SYNTHESIZER OPERATION
The optional Voice Synthesizer Unit (FVS-1) enables an audible announcement of the
current (Main Band) operating frequency.
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
V(
DIM)]
 key to activate the Voice Syn-
thesizer Unit. The [
V(
DIM)]
 key is the switch directly below the bottom right-hand
corner of the display.
2. When you press the [
V(
DIM)]
 key again (or change the Main Band frequency), the
Voice Synthesizer will announce the current (Main Band) operating frequency.
3. To disable the Voice Synthesizer frequency announcements, press the [
F]
 key momen-
tarily, then press the [
V(
DIM)]
 key.
4.  The audio monitoring level is controlled by the “SUB VOL” control, so advance the
setting of this knob if you do not hear the frequency announcements when the [
V(
DIM)]
key is pressed.
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
The optional Digital Voice Recorder Unit (DVS-4) enables the recording of received sig-
nals for playback later in the loudspeaker or headphones. Under difficult conditions, this
may allow you to identify weak stations by repeatedly listening to the audio stream. You
may also wish to record “snippets” for later transfer to a tape recorder as a record of
stations heard.
Recording
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
MODE(
ADRS)]
 key.
2. Select the recording memory channel (“DVR ch1” or “DVR ch2”) by pressing the
[
MODE(
ADRS)]
 key.
3. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
COPY(
REC)]
 key to start the recorder.
4. When you hear something you want to play back, press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then
press the [
COPY(
REC)]
 key again. This will stop the recording process, preserving
the last 8 seconds of incoming audio.
Notes:
• It is possible to record for a maximum of 16 seconds in the primary recording channel,
“DVR ch1.” If the recording time on this channel is 8 seconds or less, it is then possible
to record for a maximum of 8 seconds in the secondary recording channel, “DVR ch2.”
• If you record for more than 8 seconds in channel “DVR ch1,” the contents of recording
channel “DVR ch2” will be erased.
• If you manually choose record in channel “DVR ch2,” the last 8 seconds of the contents
of channel “DVR ch1” will disappear.
Monitor
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
MODE(
ADRS)]
 key.
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2. Select the monitoring memory channel (“DVR ch1” or “DVR ch2”) by pressing the
[
MODE(
ADRS)]
 key.
3. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
STEP(
PLAY)]
 key to start the monitor.
Notes:
• If you select the “DVR ch1” channel for playback, it will play back audio for 16 seconds
(irrespective of the actual recording time).
• If you select the “DVR ch2” channel for playback, it will play back audio for 8 seconds
(irrespective of the actual recording time).
FIELD STRENGTH METER
The VR-5000 can provide display of the relative receiving signal strength on the LCD,
compared to some user-defined “baseline” field strength.
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
4(
SPL)]
 key.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “BASE FIELD STRENGTH” menu option,
then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
3. You will now observe the display of the cur-
rent signal strength (“CURRENT” row) and its
peak level (“REFERENCE” row). The first time
this is done, these levels will be the same (al-
though the “CURRENT” level will appear to
have a very slightly lower value, due to the
“damping” in the metering).
4. If you are resetting the reference level, press the [
0(
NB)]
 key to equalize the peak level
to the current signal strength.
5. To cancel the Field Strength Meter displays the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key momentarily; this
will save the peak level and let you exit to the menu mode.
6. Confirm that the cursor is on the “CANCEL” menu selection, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
key to exit to normal operation.
If you want to display the current signal level (for example, on a different channel), com-
pared to the reference level, use the following process:
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
4(
SPL)]
 key.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “CURRENT FIELD STR.” menu option,
then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
3. The current signal strength (“CURRENT” row) and the memorized peak level (“REF-
ERENCE” row) will be displayed.
4. To cancel the Field Strength Meter display, press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key momentarily, to
save the peak level and exit to menu mode.
5. Confirm that the cursor is on the “CANCEL” menu, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key to
exit to the normal operation.
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AUDIO WAV E METER
The VR-5000 can be set up to display the relative received audio wave-form on the LCD.
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
4(
SPL)]
 key.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “AUDIO WAVE” menu option, then press
the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
3. Display the current signal audio wave-form.
4. Press the [

(
)
/(
)]
 keys to select the sam-
pling rate between 50 ms ~ 200 ms (in 10 ms
increments).
5. To cancel the Audio Wave Meter display, press
the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key momentarily.
6. Confirm that the cursor is on the “CANCEL” menu option, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
key to exit to normal operation.
RADIO CONTROL (
R/C)
 CHANNEL MONITORING
The VR-5000 can be configured for monitoring activity on all typical Radio Control chan-
nels simultaneously. A graphical representation of channel occupancy will be created, called
the “PMR Board.” The VR-5000 will monitor the activity on these channels simultaneously
via a rapid search function.
An “indicator” or indicators will appear on the board, as described below, letting you know
that activity was noted on that channel.
Before commencing operation in this mode, be sure that the SQL control is set up so as to
quiet the background noise.
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
4(
SPL)]
 key.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the R/C channel set appropriate for your local
area, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the R/C band (for your geographical area)
which you wish to monitor, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
4. The activity on the R/C Board will now be displayed as a matrix of channel squares.
The “White” squares indicate vacant channels, and Black squares indicate occupied
channels.
5. Press the [
CLR(
PRI CLR)]
 key, followed by the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key, to return to normal
operation.
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The VR-5000 includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and con-
figuration data from one receiver to be transferred to another VR-5000. Here is the proce-
dure for Cloning one radio’s data to another:
1. Set both radio’s baud rate to the same rate, such as “”57,600 bps,” per the following
steps:
(1) Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
(2) Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “CAT RATE” menu option, then press
the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
(3) Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the desired rate (4800/9600/57600 bps),
then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
(4) Confirm that the cursor is on the “END” menu option, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
key.
(5) Confirm that the cursor is on the “WRITE” menu option, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
key.
2. Turn both radios off.
3. Connect the a (D-SUB 9-pin) RS-232C cross cable (not supplied) between the CAT
jacks on the rear panels of the two radios.
4. Turn the Destination radio on (“CLONE SLAVE” will appear on the LCD), then turn the
Source radio on (“CLONE MASTER” will appear on the LCD).
5. Press the [
COPY(
REC)]
 key on the Source radio; “WRITE” will appear on the Source
radio, and the data transfer will commence.
6. If the data transfer is successful, “COMPLETE” will appear on both radios. Turn both
radios off and disconnect the RS-232C cross cable. You can then turn the radios back
on, and begin normal operation.
Cloning
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VR-5000
The CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) System in the VR-5000 provides control of
MAIN VFO frequency and Receiving mode using an external personal computer. This
allows multiple control operations to be fully automated as single mouse clicks or key-
stroke operations on the computer keyboard.
The VR-5000 has a built-in level converter, allowing direct connection from the rear-
panel CAT jack to the serial port of your computer without the need of any external
boxes. You will need a serial cable for connection to the RS-232C (serial or COM port)
connector on your computer. Purchase a standard serial cable (not the so-called “null mo-
dem” type), ensuring it has the correct gender and number of pins (some serial COM port
connectors use a 9-pin rather than 25-pin configuration). If your computer uses a custom
connector, you may have to construct the cable. In this case, refer to the technical docu-
mentation supplied with your computer for correct data connection.
VERTEX STANDARD does not produce CAT System operating software due to the
wide variety of personal computers and operating systems in use today. However, the in-
formation provided in this chapter explains the serial data structure and opcodes used by
the CAT system. This information, along with the short programming examples, is in-
tended to help you start writing programs on your own. As you become more familiar with
CAT operation, you can customize programs later on for your operating needs and dis-
cover the true operating potential of this system.
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DC 13.5V
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CAT Data Protocol
Serial data is passed via the  CAT jack on the rear panel of the radio at 4800, 9600, or
57600 bits/sec. All commands sent from the computer to the receiver consist of five-byte\
blocks, with up to 200 ms between each byte. The last byte sent in each block is the instruc-
tion opcode, while the first four bytes of each block are arguments: either parameters for
that instruction, or dummy values (required to pad the block out to fiv\
e bytes):
Each byte sent consists of one start bit, 8 data bits, no parity bit and\
 two stop bits:
CAT  Data Byte Format
Start Bit    0    1    2    3    4    5    6    7    Stop Bit    Stop Bit
CAT  5-Byte Command Structure
Parameter 1 (LCD)    Parameter 2    Parameter 3    Parameter 4    Comm\
and Data
There are three instruction opcodes for the  VR-5000, listed in the table below. Most of
these duplicate menu programming settings or options, or else emulate fr\
ont panel button
functions. Notice that several instructions require no specific paramete\
rs. However, every
Command Block sent to the radio must always consist of five bytes.
The  CAT  control program you are writing must construct the 5-byte block, by sel\
ecting
the appropriate instruction opcode, organizing the parameters, if any, and providing un-
used (dummy) argument bytes for padding the block to its required 5-byte length (the
dummy bytes can contain any value). The resulting five bytes are then sent, opcode last,
from the computer to the  VR-5000 CPU via the serial port and  CAT jack on the radio
rear panel.
Opcode Command Data
Command Tittel Parameters Opcode Comments
CAT  ON/OFF 



 P1 P1= 00: ON, P1 = 80: OFF
Set Frequency F1 F2 F3 F4 P1 P1= 01: MAIN VFO
P1= 31: SUB VFO Note 1
Receiving Mode M1 M2 

P1 P1= 07: MAIN VFO
P1= 37: SUB VFO Note 2
Receiver Status 



 E7 S-Meter, Squelch, etc. Note 3
Note 1: F1 ~ F4 = Frequency Digits (HEX), Example: 439.70 MHz = 02, 9E, ED, D0
F1, F2, F3, F4
Note 2: Receiving Mode/Channel Step Parameter Codes
M1 M2
00 LSB 44 WAM 21 20 Hz 43 5 kHz 05 100 kHz 34 25 kHz
01 USB 48 WFM 02 100 Hz 53 6.25 kHz 45 500 kHz 44 50 kHz
02 CW 84 AM-N 42 500 Hz 63 9 kHz 14 12.5 kHz – –
04 AM 88 FM-N 03 1 kHz 04 10 kHz 24 20 kHz – –
Note 3: Receiver Status 76543210
S-Meter Data
Squelch Data 0 = Squelch OFF1 = Squelch ON
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MICROPROCESSOR RESETTING
1. Turn the Radio OFF.
2. Press and hold the [
CLR(
PRI CLR)] key while turing the Radio ON.
3. Press the [
ENT(
SET)] key to reset the all setting to their factory defaults (press the
[
CLR(
PRI CLR)] key to cancel the Reset procedure).
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DVS-4
Mounting Position
FVS-1A
Mounting Position
DSP-1
Mounting Position




 

Figure 1Figure 2
Installation of the Optional Accessories
VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT (
DSP-1)
1. Remove the four screws affixing the bottom cover, then remove the bottom cover (see
Figure 1).
2. Locate the empty 11-pin jack, and connect the DSP-1 here (see Figure 2).
3. Mount the DSP-1 to the main chassis using the supplied four screws.
4. Replace the bottom cover and its four screws.
DIGITAL VOICE MEMORY UNIT (
DVS-4)
1. Remove the four screws affixing the bottom cover, then remove the bottom cover (see
Figure 1).
2. Locate the empty 8-pin jack, and connect the DVS-4 here (see Figure 2).
3. Replace the bottom cover and its four screws.
VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT (
FVS-1A)
1. Remove the four screws affixing the bottom cover, then remove the bottom cover (see
Figure 1).
2. Locate the empty 10-pin jack, and connect the FVS-1A here (see Figure 2).
3. Set JApanese/ENglish switch on the FVS-1A to the EN.
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0.10000 ~ 0.52000 AM 1
0.52000 ~ 1.71000 AM 10
1.71000 ~ 3.50000 AM 5
3.50000 ~ 4.00000 LSB 0.1
4.00000 ~ 7.00000 AM 5
7.00000 ~ 7.30000 LSB 0.1
7.30000 ~ 10.10000 AM 5
10.10000 ~ 10.15000 CW 0.1
10.15000 ~ 14.00000 AM 5
14.00000 ~ 14.35000 USB 0.1
14.35000 ~ 18.00000 AM 5
18.00000 ~ 18.20000 USB 0.1
18.20000 ~ 21.00000 AM 5
21.00000 ~ 21.45000 USB 0.1
21.45000 ~ 24.80000 AM 5
24.80000 ~ 25.00000 USB 0.1
25.00000 ~ 28.00000 AM 5
28.00000 ~ 29.70000 USB 0.1
29.70000 ~ 50.00000FM-N 5
50.00000 ~ 50.10000 CW 0.1
50.10000 ~ 50.50000 USB 0.1
50.50000 ~ 54.00000FM-N 5
54.00000 ~ 108.00000 WFM 50
108.00000 ~ 142.00000 AM 25
STEP
(kHz)Frequency Range (MHz)MODE
142.00000 ~ 144.00000FM-N 12.5
144.00000 ~ 144.10000 CW 0.1
144.10000 ~ 144.30000 USB 0.1
144.30000 ~ 148.00000FM-N 5
148.00000 ~ 156.00000FN-N 12.5
156.00000 ~ 157.45000FM-N 25
157.45000 ~ 160.60000FM-N 12.5
160.60000 ~ 160.97500FM-N 25
160.97500 ~ 161.50000FM-N 12.5
161.50000 ~ 162.90000FM-N 25
162.90000 ~ 174.00000FM-N 12.5
174.00000 ~ 216.00000 WFM 50
216.00000 ~ 225.00000FM-N 5
225.00000 ~ 262.00000 AM 100
262.00000 ~ 270.00000FM-N 12.5
270.00000 ~ 271.00000 AM 100
271.00000 ~ 275.00000FM-N 12.5
275.00000 ~ 336.00000 AM 100
336.00000 ~ 420.00000FM-N 12.5
420.00000 ~ 450.00000FM-N 25
450.00000 ~ 470.00000FM-N 12.5
470.00000 ~ 770.00000 WFM 50
770.00000 ~ 1300.00000FM-N 25
1300.00000 ~ 2599.99998FM-N 12.5STEP
(kHz)Frequency Range (MHz)MODE
“AUTO” Mode Preset Operating Parameters