SMP-4004C

PROGRAMMING
MANUAL

Maxon America, Inc. 10828 N.W. Airworld Dr. Kansas City, MO 64153 Tel: 816-891-6320 Fax: 816-891-8815
Part Number: 680-110-0001 Revision F
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SUPPORTED RADIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
HARDWARE & SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
INSTALLING THE SMP-4004 C PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INSTALLING ONTO A HARD DISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RUNNING THE SOFTWARE FROM A FLOPPY DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CONNECTING THE HARDWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CONNECTING THE PROGRAMMING CABLE TO THE COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CONNECTING THE PROGRAMMING CABLE TO A RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MENUS AND DISPLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Microsoft® WindowsTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CHANGING PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SELECT FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
EXAMPLE CHANNEL AND FEATURES ENTRY SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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INTRODUCTION
The SMP-4004 C software enables the parameters of Maxon’s synthesized hand-held and mobile radios to
be read, modified, programmed and printed.

SUPPORTED RADIOS

The SMP-4004 C software supports the following radio models:

SP-2000
SL-70W
SM-2000
SM-4000
SP-120
SP-130
SP-140

HARDWARE & SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

COMPUTER
The SMP-4004 C software requires an IBM® or compatible personal computer.

OPERATING SYSTEM
The program can be installed in a DOS (3.0 or later) or a WindowsTM (3.1 or later) environment.

COMMUNICATION PORT
The SMP-4004 C software requires an available Communication Port. COM 1, 2, 3 or 4.

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INSTALLING THE SMP-4004 C PROGRAM
INSTALLING ONTO A HARD DISK
1. Insert the SMP-4004 C diskette in a floppy disk drive.
2. At the command prompt, type the drive letter, followed by a colon(:) and a backslash(\), and the word
INSTALL. For example, your screen might look like this:

[C:\]A:\INSTALL

3. Press ENTER.

RUNNING THE SOFTWARE FROM A FLOPPY DRIVE

1. At the command prompt, type the drive letter, followed by a colon(:) and a backslash(\), and the word
SMP4004C. For example, your screen might look like this:

[C:\]A:\SMP4004C

2. Press ENTER.

• NOTE: When the SMP-4004 C software is run from a floppy drive, unless specified, the parameters
will be saved on the same floppy from which the program was run. See “Set Path to Data Files” section
under the “Getting Started” chapter for more information.

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CONNECTING THE HARDWARE
CONNECTING THE PROGRAMMING CABLE TO THE COMPUTER
Connect the 25 pin “D” type connector on the programming cable that has been selected, to the 25 pin serial
port on the computer. If the computer has a 9 pin serial port, then a 9 pin to 25 pin adapter should be fitted
between the 25 pin “D” type connector and the 9 pin serial port.

CONNECTING THE PROGRAMMING CABLE TO A RADIO

SM-2000
The SM-2000 Series mobile radios require the SMP-2000 programming cable. With the 25 pin “D” type
connector installed on the computer, take the other end of the programming cable and insert it in the micro-
phone jack located in the front panel of the radio. See Figure 1.

SM-4000
The SM-4000 Series mobile radios require the SPC-4000 programming cable. With the 25 pin “D” type con-
nector installed on the computer, and the top cover of the radio removed, take the other end of the program-
ming cable and insert it in the “Program Connector”. Install the “Red Wire” on Pin 1 of the Auxiliary Option
Relay Interface Jack. See Figure 2.

SP-2000 and SL-70W

The SP-2000 and SL-70W Series portable radios require the SMP-4004 programming cable. With the 25 pin
“D” type connector installed on the computer, take the other end of the programming cable and insert it in
the receptacle located on the top panel of the radio. See Figure 3.

SP-120, SP-130 and SP-140

The SP-120, SP-130 and SP-140 Series portable radios require the QPA-4000 programming cable. With the
25 pin “D” type connector installed on the computer, take the other end of the programming cable and insert
it in the receptacle located on the opposite side of the PTT on the radio. See Figure 4.

Programming Cable Used for Radio Models

SMP-4004 SP-2000 & SL-70W Series
SMP-2000 SM-2000 Series
SPC-4000 SM-4000 Series
QPA-4000 SP-120, SP-130 and SP-140 Series

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TX/RX AUX MON CHANNEL

VOLUME CHANNEL
4
3

2
1 maxon

SMP-2000
USED FOR SM-2000 SERIES MOBILES

Figure 1

EEPROM SM-4000

6 1

Program Connector

Remove
Auxillary Option Relay Interface Board
and install the Red wire on Pin 1.
1

TOP COVER
6

REMOVED Red Wire

SPC-4000
USED FOR SM-4000 SERIES MOBILES

Figure 2

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PWR CH 7 VOL
5 9
BUSY
HI
3 11
LO TX/BT

1 13
15
OFF

SMP-4004
USED FOR SP-2000 & SL-70W
SERIES PORTABLES

Figure 3
PTT.CHG PHONE
EXT.MIC EAR

LIFT UP
BLACK RUBBER FLAP

QPA-4000
USED FOR SP-120, SP-130 & SP-140
SERIES PORTABLES

Figure 4

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GETTING STARTED
MENUS AND DISPLAYS
The SMP-4004 C software enables the user to set up the parameters and then modify individual variables.
This is done through the use of user-friendly menus that appear on the video display. There are three main
menu pages;

A. Radio Model Selection Menu

B. Set Up and Select Data Source Menu
C. Programming

Keyboard
On each menu, commands or parameters may be selected. This is done by using the UP/DOWN/RIGHT/
LEFT arrow keys or typing the number associated with the command or parameter. The command or param-
eter is then selected by pressing the ENTER key. Pressing Escape at the initial menu will stop the program-
ming and return to the computer’s operating system. Pressing the Escape key on subsequent pages will result
in the previous main menu page appearing or if a parameter value is being edited pressing Escape will
restore the original value.

Help Screens
Help screens, where available, can be accessed by pressing the ‘F1’ Function key.

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DOS
Using DOS commands, switch to the drive and directory containing the SMP-4004 C files. On the computer
keyboard, type “SMP4004C” and press the ENTER Key.

• NOTE: The following items are guidelines that should be used when the SMP-4004 C is to be used
under Microsoft® Windows™. Refer to the Microsoft® Windows™ manual for more details.

Microsoft® WindowsTM
The SMP-4004 C will work properly when run from Microsoft® WindowsTM if the ‘/I’ command line switch
is used in the command to run the program (e.g.. SMP4004C /I). If the File, Run, command is being used
from the Microsoft® WindowsTM Program Manager, when prompted for the Command Line: type ‘[drive:] \
[pathname] \ SMP-4004C /I’.

If an icon is being created to run the SMP-4004 C make sure that the ‘/I’ switch is in the command line by
selecting the icon (but not running it) with the mouse, press the ALT+ENTER keys. When the Program Item
Properties box is displayed, select the PROGRAM tab. In the Cmd line box, make sure the command line
has the ‘/I’ switch added.

If the icon will be used to run a PIF file, use the Microsoft® WindowsTM PIF editor to add the ‘/I’ switch to
the ‘Optional Parameters:’ box. FULL SCREEN option must be selected under DISPLAY USAGE.

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Now that the icon has been setup properly, use the Windows™ pick tool to select the SMP-4004C icon and
double click on it. This will launch the programming software.

1. A radio selection menu will appear as the initial menu page. The initial menu page that will appear on
the video display will be similar to the diagram shown below. Using the UP/DOWN arrow keys, select
the radio model, as shown in the diagram below. Press the ENTER key.

2. The “Setup & Select Data Source” menu will appear after the radio model has been selected. This menu
will resemble the diagram shown below.

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Selecting Communication Ports
1. Using the UP/DOWN arrow Keys, select “1. Select Communication Port” from the menu and press the
ENTER Key. Then select the appropriate communication port from the menu.

2. Using the UP/DOWN arrow Keys, select an available Serial Communication Port. Press the ENTER
Key.

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Read Radio
Programming parameters may be imported from two different data sources. The first data source is to read
from a radio that has already been programmed. The programmer can then change the parameters to fit the
radio to be programmed.

Using the UP/DOWN arrow Keys, highlight the “2. Read Radio” option then press ENTER. The following
prompt will appear on the page.

For SP-2000, SM-2000, SL-70W, SP-120, SP-130, SP-140 Series

Follow the instructions in the above window, then momentarily push the monitor button on the Synthesized
Hand-held.

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•NOTE: Remove the top cover of the SM-4000 and locate the EEPROM. The EEPROM will be labeled
with: “93C46” for SM-4000 and “93C56” for SM-4000EX. Refer to Figure 2.

For SM-4000 Series

For SM-4000EX Series

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•NOTE: If the cable is not connected properly or is connected to the wrong port, an error message simi-
lar to the following will appear.

Set Path to Data Files

If the Data Files are not to be stored in the same directory or on the same disk as the program files, use this
choice to specify the path name of the directory in which they will be stored. The path entered using this
screen will become the default path for future programming, until it is changed.

•NOTE: The Path Name must be created prior to using this command ( by using the DOS command for
making a directory).

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Read Existing File
This option allows the programmer to recall a file that has been saved in order to program additional radios
or modify that file. When selected this option will produce a list of all the files located in the path set in the
previous command. If no files are present a screen will briefly display, “Starting New File”, and the appro-
priate parameter menu page will appear on the screen.

1. Type a file name

Enter file name exactly as it was saved (i.e. myfile.chn)
2. Display files only for Selected Model
Will only display files that are on file for the Selected Model
•Note Selected Model refers to the Model that was selected at the Radio Model Screen.
3. Find file for serial number
After a radio is programmed, a prompt appears allowing the user to enter the radio’s serial number. This
is where the file can then be read by typing in the radio’s serial number.

•Note: If the file is not found, then the program may need to be run through DOS instead of Microsoft
WindowsTM

Restore Last File

This option allows the programmer to restore the last file that was worked on.

Create New File

Use the UP/DOWN Arrow keys, select the “6. Create New File” option. Press the ENTER key. The appro-
priate parameter menu page will appear on the screen.

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Delete A File
This option allows the programmer to delete an existing data file. When selected, this option will produce a
list of all of the files located in the path that was previously set. Once a file is selected, a warning screen will
display the name of the file to be deleted.

1. Use the UP/DOWN Arrow keys, select the “1. Delete This File” option. Press the ENTER key. The
file will then be deleted.

2. Use the UP/DOWN Arrow keys, select the “2. Don’t Delete This File” option. Press the ENTER key.
The option will then be aborted.

CHANGING PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS

After the programmer has retrieved programming parameters or created a new file, the parameters may be
changed. Examples for this purpose can be seen in chapter “Example Channel And Features Entry Screens”.

Setting RX or TX Frequencies (Valid for all Models)

An incorrectly entered RX or TX frequency in the following procedure will result in the error message, “Out
Of Range Re-enter Frequency”. The range of valid frequencies will appear on the bottom line of the display.

1. Using the UP/DOWN arrow Keys, select the channel number desired. Press the ENTER key, a 10 digit
default RX frequency will appear, highlighted, in the RX frequency position of the channel number
selected.

2. Type the required RX and TX frequencies in MHz. (i.e. If the frequency required is 400.125 MHz type
the number as 400.125).

3. For SL-70W, SM-2000, SP-130 and SP-140 Series only:

Select the channel spacing for the current channel. If the “S”(default) spacing is selected, channel
frequencies must be set at least 25 kHz apart, and they must also be divisible by 5 kHz or 6.25 kHz. If the
frequency entered is not divisible by 5 kHz or 6.25 kHz, the program will give an alert and display a “Fre-
quency incorrect” error box. The program will then automatically “correct” the frequency to be divisible by
5 kHz or 6.25 kHz. If the “n” spacing is selected, channel frequencies must be set at least 12.5 kHz apart,
and they must also be divisible by 6.25 kHz. If the frequency entered is not divisible by 6.25 kHz, the pro-
gram will give an alert and display a “Frequency incorrect” error box. The program will then automatically
“correct” the frequency to be divisible by 6.25 kHz.

4. Press the ENTER Key. The “Select tone option RX or TX” will appear on the menu page.

•NOTE: Choose “S”(25kHz) channel spacing for the SP-120. “N”(12.5kHz) channel spacing is not
available on this radio.

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Selecting RX or TX Tone Options (Valid for all Models)

The Tone Options enable CTCSS or standard DCS tone codes to be programmed for each RX and TX chan-
nel frequency. When CTCSS is programmed, only calls with the radio’s specified code will be heard. Dur-
ing normal RX operation, the speaker will remain quiet until the correct CTCSS code is received and
decoded. The status indicator will glow green, the speaker will open and the call will be heard. DCS works
in exactly the same way as CTCSS except that a digital code is used instead of an continuous tone. The
appropriate values for CTCSS or DCS are shown in table format when the CTCSS option or the DCS option
has been selected.
The seven Tone Options are shown on the screen as follows:

•NOTE: There are a maximum of two Non-Standard CTCSS Tones. Each can be set to values between
55 Hz and 260.0 Hz.

Select CTCSS Tone or Select DCS (EIA Standard) Tone (Valid for all Models)

•Note: When the Squelch option is selected and CTCSS or DCS is changed, the appropriate CTCSS or
DCS screen will be displayed, the selection can then be made from that screen.

1. Using the UP/DOWN arrow Keys, select one of seven Tone Options, then press the ENTER key. If
appropriate, the CTCSS or DCS table will appear on the menu page.
2. Use the UP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT arrow keys to select the required CTCSS tone or DCS code from the
table on the screen.
3. Press the ENTER key.
4. Using the UP/DOWN arrow keys, move to another channel if necessary. If no more channel informa-
tion is required press the RIGHT ARROW key only. The “Select Features” option box will appear on
the parameter menu page.

Non-Standard CTCSS (Valid for all Models)

The radio will be capable of encoding and decoding two Non-Standard CTCSS tones. When programming a
channel with CTCSS any frequency from 55 to 260Hz can be selected in .1 Hz increments. Type in the
desired frequency and press the ENTER key.

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Selecting High/Low Power Options (Valid for SM-2000, SP-130 and SP-140 Series)

This option allows the use of High or Low power for each of the radio’s programmed channels. When the
Power column is selected, enter an H if you want that channel to operate using high power, or enter an L if
you want the channel to operate using low power.

External Option Detect (Valid for SP-2000 (except 10 channel), SM-2000, SL-70, SP-120, SP-
130 and SP-140 Series)
An input to the microprocessor is available, that will indicate (to the microprocessor) that the external option
has decoded. This input is connected to the external option plug. The external option is selectable for each
channel. If external option is selected while programming a channel, the external option plug is active when
the channel is selected during operation of the unit.

•NOTE: External option not available on SM-4000 Series & SP-2000(10 Channel) Series.

SELECT FEATURES
The radio operating parameters are programmed using the “Select Features” function. This menu is acti-
vated using the RIGHT arrow to enter the Select Features Menu. Those parameters that are not common to
each radio are identified accordingly. Examples for this purpose can be seen in chapter “Example Channel
And Features Entry Screens”.

TX Time Out (Valid for all Models)

This parameter, when programmed, selects the maximum time that a transmission may last once the radio’s
PTT button has been pressed. The range of the TX Timer is from 10 to 990 seconds, in 10 second incre-
ments. If a value lower than 10 seconds is typed then “10 secs” will appear next to TX Time out. If the value
typed is greater than 990 seconds then “990 secs” will appear next to TX Time out.

•NOTE: The recommended setting is 180 seconds or less.

1. Press the ENTER key. The TX Time out parameter will be displayed.
2. Using the NUMERICAL keys, enter the appropriate value.
3. Press the ENTER key. The value selected will appear against the TX Time Out parameter.

TX Inhibit (Valid for SP-2000 (except 10 channel), SM-2000, SL-70W, SP-120, SP-130 and
SP-140 Series)
When TX Inhibit is used in conjunction with the TX Time Out, the user can not PTT again until the TX
Inhibit programmed period time off occurs. After the time has expired an alert tone will be heard and the
user may transmit again. The range of the TX Inhibit is from 5 to 60 seconds, in 5 second increments.

•NOTE: Before the TX Inhibit can be used the TX Time Out must be active.

TX Delay (Valid for all Models)

When a CTCSS frequency is programmed the TX Delay function enables the transmitter to be active for a
preset time after cessation of the CTCSS tone. This will help eliminate squelch tails.

1. Using the UP/DOWN arrow keys, select the TX Delay parameter.

2. Press the ENTER key, the operating state selected will appear against the TX Delay parameter.

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Busy Channel Lockout (Valid for all Models)

When the Busy Channel Lockout function is programmed, the transmitter is disabled when an RX signal is
being received. If the PTT button is pressed an audible alert will sound (depending on the beep tone setting)
and the yellow BUSY, TX/BT will light when the transmitter is disabled. The operating state is Disabled or
Enabled.

1. Using the UP/DOWN arrow keys, select the Busy Channel Lockout parameter.
2. Press the ENTER Key, the operating state selected will appear against the Busy Channel Lockout.

Marked Idle (Valid for all models except SM-4000)

Marked idle allows transmission only when receiving the radio’s CTCSS Tone or DCS code. This function
works in conjunction with Busy Channel Lockout. The operating state is Disabled or Enabled.

•NOTE: Before the Marked Idle can be used the Busy Channel Lockout must be active.
1. Using the UP/DOWN arrow keys, select the Marked Idle parameter.
2. Press the ENTER key, the state selected will appear against the Marked Idle parameter.

Monitor (Valid for all models except SM-4000 Series)

When enabled, the radio squelch circuit is by-passed and the signal on any programmed channel may be
monitored whenever the monitor button is pressed. If the user is to be prevented from monitoring conversa-
tions then the monitor function should be disabled. The operating state should be Disabled or Enabled.

1. Using the UP/DOWN arrow keys, select the Monitor parameter.

2. Press the ENTER key, the operating state selected will appear against the Monitor parameter.

Priority Channel (Valid for SP-2000 (except 10 channel), SM-2000, SL-70W, SP-120, SP-130
and SP-140 Series)
A priority channel can be selected while programming the radio. Only one channel can be chosen as a prior-
ity channel. This channel will be periodically checked or looked back to while on any channel in the Look-
back list.
1. Using the UP/DOWN arrow keys, select the Priority Channel
2. Press the ENTER key. The priority channel menu will open and display the current Priority Channel.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow Keys to select the Priority Channel.
3. Press the ENTER key. A “P” will appear to the left of the RX frequency indicating the Priority Channel.

Priority Channels (Valid for SM-4000 and SM-4000EX Series)

Two priority channels can be selected. Priority channels will be periodically checked or looked back to
while on any other channel. This option is enabled when the PRIORITY SCAN button is pressed.

1. Using the UP/DOWN arrow Keys, select Priority Channel 1 or 2.

2. Press the ENTER Key. The priority channel menu will open and display the current Priority Channel.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow Keys to select the Priority Channel.
3. Press the ENTER Key. A “P” will appear to the left of the RX frequency indicating the Priority Chan-
nel.

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Priority Channel / Lookback (Valid for SP-2000 (except 10 channel), SM-2000, SL-70W, SP-
120, SP-130 and SP-140 Series)
Any channel, whether it is in the scan list or not, can be designated as a Lookback channel. When a channel
is designated as a Lookback channel and the channel is selected the radio will periodically Lookback at the
priority channel during reception on the selected channel. The radio does not have to have a scan list to have
this function. The radio must have a priority channel selected for the function to work.

1. After the Priority Channel has been selected, a Lookback Time (1-15 Sec) must be given. (Recom-
mended setting is 5-15 Sec.)
2. Press the ENTER key. The Lookback list menu bar will open. The UP/DOWN arrow keys will move
the highlight bar. Use the Space key to select Lookback Channels.
3. Press the ENTER key. An “L” will appear to the left of the RX frequency indicating Lookback Channel.
4. When the programmer has completed adding channels to the Lookback list, Press the ENTER key to
finish the selection.

•NOTE: More than one channel must be programmed with RX frequencies for the Lookback list menu
bar to open. If the ESC key is pressed at any time, before the final ENTER key is pressed, the original
Lookback List will be restored and all changed data will be lost.

Lookback Time (Valid for SM-4000 and SM-4000EX Series)

When the radio is in the Priority Scan mode, the priority channel(s) will be checked for carrier every “Look-
back Time” seconds. The Lookback Time can be set from 0.25 to 4.0 seconds and may be selected in 0.25
second increments.

1. After defining at least one priority channel, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the Lookback
Time.
2. Press the ENTER key to cycle through the available time settings.
3. When the desired time is displayed, use the arrow keys to select another feature or press the ESC key.
Pressing the ESC key will will leave the lookback time that was last displayed in the lookback time field
and return you to the channel editing screen.

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Scan Mode (Valid for SP-2000 (except 10 channel), SM-2000,SL-70W, SP-120 Series, SP-130
and SP-140)
When the Scanning Option has been set to “On”, the following screen will appear:

Scan Channel (Valid for SP-2000 (except 10 channel), SM-2000, SL-70W, SP-120, SP-130
and SP-140 Series)
Any receive channel can be selected as the “Scan Channel”. When the radio is switched to the scan channel
it will be put in the scan mode. Only one channel can be used as the scan channel.

1. Using the UP/DOWN Arrow keys, select the scan channel on the menu.
2. Press the ENTER key. The Scan Channel window will open and display the current Scan Channel.
Using the UP/DOWN Arrow keys, select the desired scan channel.
3. Press the ENTER key. A “C” will appear to the left of the RX frequency indicating the Scan Channel.

Scan List (Valid for SP-2000 (except 10 channel), SM-2000, SL-70W, SP-120, SP-130 and SP-
140 Series)
A ‘Scan List’ is built during the programming process by selecting the channels to be scanned. When the
channel selector knob of the radio is switched to the scan channel (set during the programming process), all
the channels in the scan list are periodically checked for calls.

1. A channel is added to the Scan List by selecting the “2. Scan List” option and Pressing the ENTER key.
2. This will open the menu used to mark the channels as a Scan List Channel. Use the Space Bar or letter
“S” to tag or untag the channels desired and press the ENTER key.

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Scan List (Valid for SM-4000 and SM4000EX Series)

A “Scan List” is built by selecting the channels to be periodically checked for carrier when the radios scan
button is used to enable scan.

1. A channel is added to the Scan List by selecting the “6. Scan List” option and Pressing the ENTER key.
2. This will open the menu used to mark the channels as a Scan List Channel. Use the Space Bar or letter
“S” to tag or untag the channels desired and press the ENTER key.

Scan Delay Time (Valid for SP-2000 (except 10 channel), SM-2000, SL-70W, SP-120, SP-130
and SP-140 Series)
The Scan Delay time is the time that the unit remains on a scanned channel after receiving or transmitting on
that channel. The time is programmable from 1 to 10 seconds in increments of 1. (Recommended setting is
at least 4 seconds).
The Scan Delay time will be reset each time the radio receives a transmission or the PTT is pressed. As long
as conversation continues on a channel and the Scan Delay time does not expire, the unit will not resume
scanning.

1. Using the UP/DOWN Arrow keys, select the Scan Delay Time on the menu.
2. Press the ENTER key. Enter the Scan Delay Time from 1 to 10 seconds in increments of 1.
3. Press the ENTER key. The Scan Delay Time will be shown on the Scan menu screen.

Scan Delay Time (Valid for SM-4000 and SM4000EX Series)

The Scan Delay time is the time that the unit remains on a scanned channel after receiving or transmitting on
that channel. The time is programmable from 0.5 to four seconds in 0.5 second increments (Recommended
setting is at least 4 Sec.). To change the Scan Delay Time:

1. Using the UP/DOWN Arrow keys, select “Scan Delay”.

2. Press the ENTER key to cycle through the available time settings.
3. When the desired time is displayed, use the Arrow keys to select another feature or press the ESC key.

Scan Speed (Valid for SP-2000 (except 10 channel), SM-2000, SL-70W, SP-120, SP-130 and
SP-140 Series)
The amount of time the radio takes during scan to examine each channel in the ‘scan list’ for a call. The
range is between 50ms to 2 sec. in 10 ms increments. The default value is 100 ms.

1. Using the UP/DOWN Arrow keys, select the Scan Speed on the menu.
2. Press the ENTER key. Enter the Scan Speed from 50 ms to 2 seconds in increments of 10 ms.
3. Press the ENTER key. The Scan Speed will be shown on the Scan menu screen.

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Scan Wait (Valid for SM-4000 and SM4000EX Series)

If carrier is detected on a channel that has been selected as a scan channel, as described in “Scan List (Valid
for SM-4000 and SM4000EX Series)” on the previous page, the radio will pause on that channel. The
amount of time programmed as “Scan Wait” seconds will pass before the radio will begin scanning again.
This will give the radio time to check for a valid tone. If a tone is detected, scanning will not resume until
the carrier is no longer detected. Times from 0 (disabled) to 4.0 seconds may be selected in 0.25 second
increments.

1. Using the UP/DOWN Arrow keys, select the Scan Wait.

2. Press the ENTER key to cycle through the available settings.
3. When the desired time is displayed, use the Arrow keys to select another feature or press the ESC key.

Carrier + Tone (Valid for SP-2000 (except 10 channel), SM-2000, SL-70W, SP-120, SP-130
and SP-140 Series)
If Carrier + Tone is turned ON, the radio stops scanning and unmutes only on ‘scan list’ channels that have a
carrier and valid tone present. If Carrier + Tone is turned OFF, the radio scanning will stop on ‘scan list’
channels that have a carrier present, regardless of tone.

1. Using the UP/DOWN Arrow keys, select the Carrier + Tone option on the menu.
2. Press the ENTER key. The Carrier + Tone operating state will be shown on the Scan menu screen.
•Note: If DCS Tone Option is selected, turn carrier + tone option ON.

Scan TX Parameters (Valid for SP-2000 (except 10 channel), SM-2000, SL-70W,SP-120, SP-
130 and SP-140 Series)
If the PTT is pressed while on the scan channel during scan operation the radio will transmit according to the
programming of the following options:
1. Normal Scan TX
2. Priority Scan TX
3. Priority Only TX
4. RX Only No TX
When option “6. Scan” is selected the status of this option can be changed by using the ENTER key. Each
time the ENTER key is pressed the operating state will advance to the next selection of the four options. The
four choices are as follows:

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1. Normal Scan TX

This option allows transmission when receiving a call when in scan mode. If the PTT is pressed without a
call you will get two beeps and the red LED will flash. If the beeps tone is programmed off you will have
the LED as a indicator. The radio will not transmit and there will be no priority scan.

2. Priority Scan TX

Allows transmission when you received a call depending on scan delay time. If you are in scan mode it will
allow transmission on the priority channel. The priority scan will be on and work with the look back time.

3. Priority Only TX

Allows for transmission on the priority channel only. Priority scan will be on and work with the look back
time.

4. Rx Only-No TX

This will not allow you to transmit while on the scan channel. If a transmission is attempted you will get
two beeps and the LED will flash. Priority scan and look back will be disabled.

LED ON/OFF (Valid for SP-2000 (except 10 channel), SM-2000, SL-70W, SP-120, SP-130
and SP-140 Series)
The LED on the top of the radio can flash at the programmed scan speed while scanning. If the LED is pro-
grammed to ON, the LED will flash. If it is programmed to OFF, the LED will not flash.

Beep Tone ON/OFF (Valid for SP-2000 (except 10 channel), SM-2000, SL-70W, SP-120, SP-
130 and SP-140 Series)
When this function is set to ON, all tones and warning beeps will be heard through the speaker of the radio.
When this function is OFF, no beeps or tones will be heard through the speaker. When Beep Tone is OFF,
warnings will only be visible by LED on top of radio.

Power-save (Valid for SP-2000, SL-70W, SP-120, SP-130 and SP-140 Series)

The values are Disable, RX “off” time. RX “on” time and delay time.

RX “Off Time”

RX “Off Time” is setup for 0.10 to 3.2 seconds in increments of 0.05 seconds. This is the time the unit is
off and not looking for a carrier to be received. The default is 0.40 seconds.

RX “On Time”

RX “On Time” is setup for 0.05 to 0.2 seconds in increments of 0.01 seconds. This is the time the radio is
looking for a carrier to be received. The default is 0.15 seconds.

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Delay Time

“Delay Time” is the time the unit is on standby after you receive a call or you transmit a call. This can be
setup for 1 to 8 seconds in increments of 1 second. The default is 5 seconds.

1. Using the UP/DOWN Arrow keys, select the power-save parameter.

2. Press the ENTER key to select the RX off time.
3. Type the required value on the keyboard.
4. Press the ENTER key. The value selected will appear against the RX off time, and the entry line will
appear on the menu.

The RX on time and delay time are entered in the same manner as step 3 and 4.

Hanger Function (Valid for SM-2000 Series)

With the hanger function ON, if the microphone is ON-HOOK in the hanger, the radio will unmute and
receive a call only when a carrier and valid tone are present. If the microphone is OFF-HOOK, the radio will
unmute any time a carrier is present. With the hanger function ON, the user will also not be allowed to PTT
while the microphone is ON-HOOK.

With the hanger function OFF, the radio will require the presence of a carrier and valid tone in order to
unmute and receive a call. The user is also allowed to PTT while the microphone is ON-HOOK

Call Waiting (Valid for SM-2000 Series)

With call waiting ON, if the radio receives a valid call and the user does not respond by pressing the PTT
within approximately one minute, then the TX/RX LED will flash to indicate that a call was received. When
the user presses the PTT after a CALL WAITING indication, the LED will stop flashing. CALL WAITING
OFF disables this feature.

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Program / Print / Save

When all the required channel and radio operating parameters have been entered or changed the information
may be saved to a file, programmed into the radio, or printed.
Follow the instructions on the screen for each option selected.

Program Radio
The programming prompt will appear on the screen. Follow the instructions on the prompt.

•Note: If the instructions disappear on the screen, you may be running under WindowsTM and may not
have the program running full screen. If so, press Alt-Enter and this should make the program run full
screen and correct the problem.
After the radio has been programmed, a prompt will appear asking you to enter a serial number. This is
where a serial number can be entered for the serial recall feature See “Read Existing File” on page 13.

Program & Verify

Operates just like the Program option, but goes through a verification of the program that was stored in the
radio.

Print Data
Print the current program to the printer that is attached to LPT1.

•Note: If you are printing through a network in a WindowsTM Operating system, the printer port will
have to be redirected to your network printer. See your WindowsTM documentation for further informa-
tion.

Save Data to Disk

Allows the current program to be saved to the disk.

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EXAMPLE CHANNEL AND FEATURES ENTRY SCREENS
Example of SP-2000 Series

Example of SP-2000 10 Channel

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Example of SL-70W Series

Example of SP-120 Series

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Example of SM-2000 Series

Example of SM-4000 Series

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Example of SP-130 Series

Example of SP-140 Series

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
FOR RADIO MODELS: *Verify that the correct radio is selected.
SP-2000/SP-2000C/SL-70W/SM-2000/SP-120 *When reading the radio: Release the monitor
SP-130/SP-140 button after the First flash.
ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED IS: >The light should be Red.
Radio attempted data transfer *When writing to the radio: Release the monitor
in wrong direction! button after the Second flash.
Check that your radio is a >The light should be Green.
##-#### *Restart the program using:
Make sure you are releasing the monitor SMP4004C /I
button after the proper LED flash

FOR RADIO MODELS: *Verify the radio is turned off.

SP-2000/SP-2000C/SL-70W/SM-2000/SP-120 *Verify the DB-25 connector is securely plugged
SP-130/SP-140 into the computer.
ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED IS:
SWITCH OFF RADIO TO EXIT
PROGRAMMING OR PRESS ANY KEY
Please switch the radio off
FOR RADIO MODELS: *Verify the correct cable is attached to the
SP-2000/SP-2000C/SL-70W/SM-2000/SP-120 computer.
SP-130/SP-140 *Verify the cable is plugged into the appropriate
ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED IS: COM port.
Cannot detect programming lead

FOR RADIO MODELS: *Verify the SPC-4000 cable is attached to the

SM-4150/SM-4450 computer.
*Verify the cable is securely plugged into the
ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED IS: digital PCB.
*Verify the EEPROM is a 93C46 if you have
!! WARNING !! selected SM-4150.
- the radio is not properly connected *Verify the EEPROM is a 93C56 if you have
to the computer OR selected SM-4150EX.
- the radio is properly connected, but
is not in "Prog" mode OR
- the target EEPROM is blank.
FOR RADIO MODELS: *Verify the cable is a SPC-4000.
SM-4150/SM-4450 *Verify the radio is in PROG mode.

ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED IS:

SM-4150 radio was not turned ON

and in 'Prog' mode.

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PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
FOR RADIO MODELS: *Verify the SPC-4000 cable is attached to the
SM-4150/SM-4450 computer?
*Verify the cable is plugged into the appropriate
ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED IS: COM port?
*Verify the CA-1610 Power supply is plugged into
SM-4150 programming lead was not the cable.
found attached to COM1 (For SPC-4000 cable with CA-1610 power
supply only.)
*Verify the Red lead is attached to pin 1 of the
Auxiliary Option Interface and that the radio is
on and in Prog mode.
(For SPC-4000 cable with red wire attaching to
the relay interface only.)
FOR WINDOWS USERS: *Program must be run in full screen mode.
Screen goes blank when program is reading
or writing to radio.
FOR WINDOWS USERS: *Command line should use:
Problems programming radio SMP4004C /I
to start the program.

OTHER PROBLEMS : *Verify the diskette is in the drive you are trying to
Not ready reading drive a: read.
Error reading drive a: *Verify that the correct drive is selected.
*Disk is bad, contact Maxon Electronics
Inc's Customer Support for a replacement disk.

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