Alinco DJ-x2t/e Wide Band Communication Receiver Instruction Manual

							   
WIDE BAND COMMUNICATION RECEIVER
Instruction ManualV/P/M
V/P/M
RX FREQUENCY
RX FREQUENCY
0.5    1000MHz 0.5    1000MHz
700  MEMORY 700  MEMORY
CHANNELS CHANNELS
MW
MWNONI
NONI
SCRT SCRTLithium-ion  BATTERY INSIDE
Lithium-ion  BATTERY INSIDE
10MHz
10MHz
BANK BANKFUNC FUNC
ENTER ENTER PS PSSTEP/SKIP1MHz
1MHz
WIDE BAND COMMUNICATION RECEIVER DJ-X2
WIDE BAND COMMUNICATION RECEIVER DJ-X2ANT
ANTSCAN SCAN
X2
MODE
MODE
VOL/SQL
VOL/SQLSET
SET
BATTERY
BATTERY~~
~~EXTERNAL
EXTERNAL
DOWN
DOWNUP
UP
V/P/MRX FREQUENCY
0.5™1000MHz
700  MEMORY
CHANNELSMW
MONI
SCRTLithium-ion  BATTERY INSIDE10MHz
BANKFUNC
ENTER PS
STEP/SKIP
1MHz
WIDE BAND COMMUNICATION RECEIVER DJ-X2
ANTSCAN
X2
MODE
VOL/SQLSET
BATTERY~~EXTERNAL DOWN UP
Thank you for purchasing this ALINCO receiver.
This instruction manual contains important safety and operating 
instructions. Please read it carefully before using the receiver.
PS0340
ALINCO,INC.
Head Office:
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http://www.alinco.de/
DJ-X2 T/EDJ-X2 T/E 
						

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Contents
Features ···················································\
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····4
NOTICE ···················································\
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·····5
Precautions ···················································\
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Request and Agreement···················································\
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DANGER ···················································\
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···6
Accessories ···················································\
·················································7
Connecting the Antenna ···················································\
························7
Recharging the internal lithium-ion battery ···············································7
Loading the Batteries ···················································\
·····························9
Chapter 1Names and Functions of Parts
External View ···················································\
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Front ···················································\
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··10
Top ···················································\
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····10
Side ···················································\
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···11
Keyboard ···················································\
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12
Display ···················································\
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Chapter 2Basic Operation
Easy Mode and Expert Mode ···················································\
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Power Switch ···················································\
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Adjusting the Audio Volume ···················································\
······················15
Squelch ···················································\
···················································\
···15
Adjusting the Squelch Level ···················································\
················15
Monitor Function ···················································\
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Operating Mode···················································\
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Switching Between Modes···················································\
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Setting the Frequency···················································\
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In VFO mode ···················································\
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In Preset mode ···················································\
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Scan Function ···················································\
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VFO scan ···················································\
·············································19
Preset scan ···················································\
··········································19
Program scan···················································\
·······································20
Memory scan ···················································\
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Bugging Detector ···················································\
······································23
Keylock ···················································\
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···24
Resetting ···················································\
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·25
Cloning···················································\
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····26
Battery Indication ···················································\
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Chapter 3Operating in Expert Mode
Switching to Expert Mode ···················································\
··························29
Memory Function ···················································\
·······································30
Types of Memory ···················································\
·································30
Programming a channel···················································\
·······················30
Selecting a channel ···················································\
·····························32
Clearing a channel ···················································\
·······························32
Setting the Antenna ···················································\
···································33
When receiving any frequency except AM radio····································33
When receiving AM radio···················································\
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Selecting the Modulation Mode ···················································\
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Setting the Tuning Step ···················································\
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Memory Skip ···················································\
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Descrambling ···················································\
············································37
Operational Settings ···················································\
··································38
Setting each item ···················································\
·································38
ATT (Attenuator) function ···················································\
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Bank link setting ···················································\
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Beep function ···················································\
·······································40
Lamp function ···················································\
······································40
Timer scan/Busy scan setting ···················································\
··············41
BS (Battery save) function ···················································\
···················41
APO (Auto power off) function ···················································\
·············42
Bugging detector sensitivity setting···················································\
·····42
OV (Overwrite) setting···················································\
··························43
PRIO (Priority) watch ···················································\
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Chapter 4Appendices
Troubleshooting ···················································\
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Specifications ···················································\
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Operation Chart ···················································\
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Features
The DJ-X2 is the wide band communication receiver which has various func-
tions in a small package.
Easy operation with a simple key arrangement allows you to access a wide
range of communications.
The DJ-X2 has the following features.
Small and Light
The DJ-X2 has an internal lithium-ion battery 
in its body. You can operate the DJ-X2 with-
out external batteries. 
Its also possible to operate with AA batteries 
using the battery case. For more information, see
Accessories (P.7)
Types of Memory
The DJ-X2 has different types of memory func-
tions. It allows you to select a variety of scan 
operations. For more information, see
Memory Function  
(P.30)
Bugging Detector
The DJ-X2 can detect a frequency which may 
be used for bugging. When a listening micro-
phone is found, the DJ-X2 alerts you with a 
display and a warning sound.For more information, see
Bugging Detector  
(P.23)
Descrambling
The DJ-X2 can return scrambled voice trans-
missions to normal voice reception.
For more information, see
Descrambling 
(P.37)
Two Operating Profiles
The DJ-X2 has two operating profiles; Easy  
and Expert.
In the Easy mode, key operations are limited, 
and you can operate the basic DJ-X2 func-
tions. On the other hand, you can operate 
many useful functions in the Expert mode.For more information, see
Easy Mode and Expert 
Mode 
(P.14) 
						

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Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Information in this document are subject to change without notice or obligation.All
brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Alinco
cannot be liable for pictorial or typographical inaccuracies. Some parts, options
and/or accessories are unavailable in certain areas. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users
authority to operate the equipment. 
Copyright 2000 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced,
copied, translated or transcribed in any form or by any means without the prior
written permission of Alinco, Inc., Osaka, Japan. English Edition Printed in Japan.
NOTICE
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. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele-
vision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
						

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Precautions
No warranty is made on the effectiveness of the Bugging Detector function.
The function should be considered experimental and for educational or enter-
tainment use. 
Use of the descrambling function may not be permitted in certain jurisdictions.
Check with the regulations that apply in your area before using.
Request and Agreement
· This product is manufactured and shipped under strict quality control.
However, in some rare instances, if questionable or doubtful points are found,
please notify the store where you purchased the product or our branch office. 
· Since this product is a wide band communication receiver, its internal oscilla-
tion sometimes block a signal, or defect an internal signal (sometimes referred
to as a birdie.) These symptoms are not a malfunction.
· The contents of this instruction manual may change without notice.
DANGER 
Improper product handling may cause cracking, fire, smoke, performance loss
or other troubles. Observe the following precautions in usage.
1. Do not disassemble or modify this product.
2. Do not insert any metal objects into the charger terminal.
3. Avoid using or storing the product in excessively hot environments, i.e.
inside hot cars or outdoors in scorching heat. Also, avoid highly humid and
dusty places.
4. Do not drop the product or subject it to strong shocks.
5. Use the exclusive recharger EDH-27 to charge the DJ-X2. 
						

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Accessories
Open the box and check that the following accessories are included.
· Antenna
· Battery case with recharger (EDH-27)
· AC adapter (EDC-76 (120 V), EDC-77 (230 V))
· Earphone
· Simple operation sticker
· Connector cap
nConnecting the Antenna
Connect the antenna to the SMA
antenna connector.
Hold the antenna by its base, and
turn it clockwise until it stops.
To disconnect the antenna, turn it
counter-clockwise.
nRecharging the internal lithium-ion battery
Use the Battery case with recharger and the AC adapter.
1Attach the EDH-27 to the DJ-X2.
Hook the upper catches of EDH-27 in
the slots at the top of the DJ-X2, and
then attach the bottom as shown in
the illustration on the left.  
						

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2Connect the AC adapters plug to the external power supply jack on the
EDH-27.
3Connect to the AC outlet. 
Recharging lamp on the EDH-27 lights, and recharging starts. 
Tip· It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery. (The required time depends
on the condition of the lithium-ion battery.)
· Irrespective of the position of the battery selection switch, the lithium-ion battery
will be charged.
· Normally, the lithium-ion battery can be charged up to 500 times.
Caution!· Turn the DJ-X2s power OFF before recharging the lithium-ion battery.
· Disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet while not using it.
· Never charge the battery of other manufacturers products with this AC
adapter.
· Never short-circuit the recharging terminals with metal objects. The
recharger can be damaged.
· The recharger does not work when voltage from the outlet is extremely
low.
· Charging should be conducted in a temperature range of 0° to 40°C. (32° to
104°F) 
						

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nLoading the Batteries
AA batteries may be used instead of
the internal lithium-ion battery. 
Load three AA batteries into the bat-
tery case with recharger (EDH-27) as
shown on the left.
Caution!· Do not reverse the polarity of the batteries. 
· Use new batteries of the same type and brand.
TipThe following functions extend the battery life.
Auto power off (P.42), Battery save (P.41) 
						

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Chapter Names and Functions of Parts
1
Names and Functions of Parts
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External View
The illustrations below are the DJ-X2 with the battery case and recharger 
(EDH-27) attached.
nFront
nTo p
Earphone jack
For connection of the included earphone.
Power switch
For switching power ON and OFF. (P.14)
Antenna connector
For connecting the included antenna. 
(P.7)
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Display
Displays the frequency and other infor-
mation. (P.13)
Keyboard
For changing the mode and various set-
tings. (P.12)
Speaker
Thin built-in speaker