Kenwood VC-H1 Thank YOU, Features, Supplied Accessories, Accessory Part Number Quantity

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THANK YOU!

Thank you very much for purchasing this Interactive Visual Communicator. It was designed for plug-and-play color slow-scan television (SSTV). This portable unit includes a slow-scan converter, CCD camera, and LCD monitor. You can enjoy SSTV anywhere just by making a single connection with your amateur radio. KENWOOD believes that this product will provide more fun in your outdoor ham activities.

FEATURES

This Communicator has the following main features:

•Includes all equipment required for SSTV;

a slow-scan converter, CCD color camera, and LCD color monitor.

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

•Functions as a speaker microphone of a handy transceiver.

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

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

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Check that everything listed below is included in your package.

Accessory

Part Number

Quantity

 

 

 

Connection cable

E30-3301-XX

1

 

 

 

AC adapter

W08-0559-XX

1

 

 

 

Strap

J69-0344-XX

1

 

 

 

Cloth

W01-0439-XX

1

 

 

 

Warranty card

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1

 

 

 

Instruction manual

B62-0974-XX

1

 

 

 

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Contents
VC-H1 One or more of the following statements may be applicable Thank YOU FeaturesSupplied Accessories Accessory Part Number QuantityContents Press KEY1+KEY2 PrecautionsConventions Followed in this Manual Instruction What to DoConnector Descriptions Getting AcquaintedOrientation Installing Alkaline Batteries PreparationInsert four AA LR6 alkaline batteries Attaching the Strap Connecting the AC AdapterConnection with a Handy Transceiver REMOVING/ Reinstalling the Camera UnitQuick USE To turn the power OFF, slide the PWR switch downward Switching Power ON/OFFSelecting a Sstv Mode Slide the PWR switch upward to turn the power onTo confirm the stored images, press MR Capturing ImagesPress S to activate both the camera and LCD monitor Press MR to store the captured image in a memory channelTransmitting Images Press MR to recall an image to be transmittedPress TX to transmit the image Tell the other party that you are ready to receive an image Receiving ImagesAuxiliary Functions Memory ResetBattery Saver Press S+HOLD+ Power onPress Hold to complete the entry Press MR+HOLD+ Power on to switch the function on or OFFSuperimposing a Call Sign Press TX or RX to select the first digitDisplay Contrast Change Press TX+RX+ Power onAuto Transmit AF MutingCleaning MaintenanceService Service NoteProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingPin No Pin Name Function Connection Diagram with TS-570 or TS-870Appendix VC-H1 Data Port PIN FunctionsComputer Control Computer COM Port Pin Functions 9-Pin PortPin Name Function Message superimposition Sstv mode switchInquiry of current Sstv mode Call sign superimpositionNtsc Specifications
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