Motorola Solutions 89FT4876 PORTABLE DIGITAL 2-WAY RADIO User Manual 94C06

Motorola Solutions, Inc. PORTABLE DIGITAL 2-WAY RADIO 94C06

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XPR 6300/6350/6500/6550 Digital Portable RadioQuick Reference CardProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits. Write your radio’s programmed features on the dotted lines.Select a Zone Using the MenuSelect a ChannelMethod 1: Using the Select KnobAfter selecting the desired zone, turn the 16-position Select Knob to the desired channel.Method 2: Using the MenuSend an Emergency AlarmSend Silent Emergency AlarmAnswer a Phone CallSend a Phone CallBefore using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.!16-Position Select KnobDisplayTop Button _ _ _ _ _ _ _3-Position Home buttonMenu ButtonKeypadTop Side Button _ _ _ _ _ _ _On/Off/Volume KnobSide Button 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _Side Button 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _PTT ButtonSpeaker1Press U until 2Press D, E, or F directly below ZONE.3Press U until the zone you desire is shown OR Use the keypad directly to dial the zone number.4Press h to confirm, or press PTT to transmit.1Press U until 2Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN.3Press U until channel you desire is shown 4Press h to confirm, or press PTT to transmit.1Radio on and press Emergency button. You see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched tone.2Display shows .3When acknowledgment is received, you hear four tones;alarm ends;radio exits emergency.ZONECHANEMERGENCY1Radio on and press Emergency button. You see no LED; you hear no tone.2Press PTT.3Alarm continues until you exit by:• Press and hold Emergency button for one second.OR•Press PTT again.1Phone-like ringing, LED flashes GREEN, PHONE CALL and m are displayed.2Press Call Response button.3Press PTT button to talk; release to listen.4Press h to hang up.1Press U until 2Press D, E, or F directly below PHON.3Press U or V to scroll to phone number.4Press PTT (or Quick Access button, if programmed) to talk, release to listen.PHON
Display Status Symbols Menu Entries (Use With Menu Navigation)*Available at a future date.Call Received. Receiving an individual callView/Program Mode. The radio is in the view or program mode; On Steady = view mode; Flashing = program modesReceived Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). Received signal strength for the current site (trunking only). The more stripes in the symbol, the stronger the signal.bBattery• Conventional = Flashes when the battery is low. • Smart = The number of bars (0-3) shown indicates the charge remaining in your battery.Note: Smart battery will be available at a future date.rTalkaround. You are talking directly to another radio or through a repeater; On = direct; Off = repeaterCMonitor (Carrier Squelch). This channel is being monitored.TScan. The radio is scanning a scan listmppEntry Menu Selection PageBATT *Smart Battery 17CALL Private Call 58CHAN Select a Channel 25CLCK Edit Time and Date 68DIR Repeater/Direct 64MUTE Keypad Mute 35NAME Text Select 47NUM Number Select 45PAGE Call Alert Page 60Entry Menu Selection PagePHON Phone 53PROG Editing 45PSWD Password 34PWR TX Power Level 31RPGM Reprogram Request 76SCAN Scan On/Off 49SITE Site Lock 80TGRP Talkgroup Call 63VIEW Viewing a List 43ZONE Select a Zone 24Menu NavigationU to find Menu EntryD, or E, or F directly below Menu Entry to selecth to exitV or U to scroll through sub-listD, or E, or F directly below Menu Entry to select
XPR 6300/6350/6500/6550Digital Portable RadioUser Guide6816821H01MOTOROLA, the Stylized Logo and CommPort are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.© Motorola, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved.
iiiProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION!This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise Computer Software CopyrightsThe Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.!
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vContentsDeclaration of Conformity .................................................................. iiProduct Safety and RF Exposure Compliance .................................iiiComputer Software Copyrights .........................................................iiiDocumentation Copyrights ............................................................... ivDisclaimer ........................................................................................ ivGeneral Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1XPR 6300/6350/6500/6550 Radio .................................................... 2Physical Features of the XPR 6300/6350/6500/6550 Radio ............. 3Programmable Features ................................................................... 4Display .............................................................................................. 5Backlight ........................................................................................... 5Status Symbols ................................................................................. 6Menu Entry (Softkey) ........................................................................ 7Menu Select Buttons ......................................................................... 7Menu Entry Features .................................................................. 8Home Button (h) .............................................................................. 9Keypad ............................................................................................ 10LED Indicators ................................................................................ 11Alert Tones ...................................................................................... 12Standard Accessories ..................................................................... 15Battery ...................................................................................... 15Smart Battery Condition ........................................................... 17Antenna .................................................................................... 18Belt Clip .................................................................................... 19Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 20Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 21Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 23Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 23Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 23Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 24Select a Zone ........................................................................... 24Select a Channel ...................................................................... 25Receive / Transmit .......................................................................... 27Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................ 27Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ................................. 28Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button .................................. 29Conventional Mode Operation .................................................. 30
viContentsCommon Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Selectable Power Level ...................................................................31Use the Menu ............................................................................31Using the Preprogrammed TX Power Level Switch ..................32Radio Lock .......................................................................................33Unlock Your Radio ....................................................................33Change Your Password ............................................................34Mute or Unmute Keypad Tones .......................................................35Use the Menu ............................................................................35Using the Preprogrammed Side Button ....................................35Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................36Analog Squelch .........................................................................36Digital Squelch ..........................................................................36PL Defeat .........................................................................................37Time-out Timer ................................................................................38Emergency ......................................................................................39Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................39Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................40Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................41Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................42Lists .................................................................................................43View a List .................................................................................43Scan List Empty ........................................................................44Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Number .........................................45Use the Menu ............................................................................45Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Name ............................................47Use the Menu ............................................................................47Scan ................................................................................................49Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................49Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................51Conventional Scan Only ...........................................................52Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) .....................................................53Answer a Phone Call ................................................................53Make a Phone Call ....................................................................54Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts ......................................56Private Calls (Trunking Only) ...........................................................57Answer a Private Call ................................................................57Make a Private Call ...................................................................58Call Alert Paging ..............................................................................60Answer a Call Alert Page ..........................................................60
viiContentsMake a Call Alert ...................................................................... 61Conventional Talkgroup Calls (Conventional Operation Only) ....................................................... 63Select Talkgroup ....................................................................... 63Repeater or Direct Operation .......................................................... 64Select Repeater or Direct Operation ........................................ 64Special Radio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65PTT ID ............................................................................................. 65Receive ..................................................................................... 65Transmit .................................................................................... 65View Your Radio’s ID Number .................................................. 66Time and Date ................................................................................. 68Edit Time and Date ................................................................... 68Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Radio Care ...................................................................................... 71Cleaning ................................................................................... 71Handling ................................................................................... 71Service ............................................................................................ 71Battery ............................................................................................. 72Battery Life ............................................................................... 72Charging the Battery ................................................................. 72Battery Recycling and Disposal ...................................................... 74Antenna ........................................................................................... 75Radio Operating Frequencies ................................................... 75Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Antennas ......................................................................................... 77Batteries .......................................................................................... 77Carry Accessories ........................................................................... 78Belt Clips .................................................................................. 78Body-Worn ................................................................................ 78Chargers ......................................................................................... 78Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ........................................ 79Microphones, Remote Speaker ....................................................... 80Surveillance Accessories ................................................................ 81Cables ...................................................................................... 81Earpieces .................................................................................. 81Headsets and Headset Accessories ......................................... 81
viiiContentsMiscellaneous ..................................................................................82Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Commercial Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
ixTable 1: Channel MapUse the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10C11C12C13C14C15C16
xContentsNotes
1General Radio OperationNotations Used in This ManualYou will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Note throughout this manual. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist and that care must be taken or observed.Note: A Note is an operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc. which is essential to emphasize.The following special notations identify certain items:WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc. exists which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed.CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc. exists which may result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.Example DescriptionLight button, or DButtons and keys are shown in bold print, or as representative symbols.Information appearing in the radio’s display is shown using the special display font.PHONE Menu entries are shown similar to the way they appear in the radio’s display.Press UThis means “Press the right side of the 4-Way Navigation button.”!!!PHONE CALL
2General Radio OperationXPR 6300/6350/6500/6550 Radio13456910111312782
3 General Radio OperationPhysical Features of the XPR 6300/6350/6500/6550 RadioItem Page1Antenna 182Top Button (programmable)3LED 114Display5Universal Connector 206 Menu Select Buttons 57Keypad 78 16-Position Knob (programmable9 On/Off/Volume Control Knob 1010 Top Side (Select) Button (programmable)11 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button12 Side Button 1 (programmable)13 Side Button 2 (programmable)
4General Radio OperationProgrammable FeaturesThe programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a qualified technician to operate certain software-activated features. The features that can be assigned to these controls, and the page numbers where these features can be found, are listed below.*Available at a future date.Any references in this manual to controls that are “preprogrammed” means that a qualified technician must use the radio’s programming software to assign a feature to a control.Table 1: Programmable FeaturesFeature Page Feature PageCall Alert Page 60 Private Call 57Call Response 53 Repeater/Direct 64Channel Selection 25 Reprogram Request 76Dynamic Priority 52 Scan On/Off 49Emergency 39 Site Lock/Unlock 80Keypad Mute 35 Site Search 81Light 5 *Smart Battery 17Monitor 29 Transmit Power Level 31Nuisance Delete 51 Volume Set 27Phone 53 Zone Selection 24PL Defeat 37
5 General Radio OperationDisplayThis figure is typical of what you see on your radio. The 132x34 full dot matrix black and white liquid crystal display (LCD) shows radio status, text, and menu entries.BacklightIf poor light conditions make the display and keypad difficult to read, turn Auto On/Off the automatic backlight option via radio menu.This illumination of yellow-green will remain on for a preprogrammed time before they turn off automatically, or you can turn them off immediately by pressing the Light button again.
6General Radio OperationStatus SymbolsThe top two rows in the display contain symbols indicating the radio’s status.Table 2: Status Symbols Symbol Indication Page Call Received. Flashes when an Individual Call is received.57View/Program Mode.• View a list (steady)• Program a list (flashing)43sReceived Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). The received signal strength for the current site. Trunked only. The more stripes in the symbol, the stronger the received signal.81bBattery• Conventional = Flashes when the battery is low.• Smart = The number of bars (0-3) shown indicates the charge remaining in your battery. Flashes when battery level reaches 10% or less.Note: Smart battery will be available at a future date.15rTalkaround. • On = Talking directly to another radio, not through a repeater. Conventional operation only.• Off = Talking through a repeater. 64CMonitor (Carrier Squelch). The selected channel is being monitored. Conventional operation only.29TScan. The radio is scanning a scan list. 49mpp
7 General Radio OperationMenu Entry (Softkey)The bottom row of the display contains one to three menu entries (also known as softkeys). The menu entries allow you to select from one of several menus to access the radio’s features. The menu entries are accessed using the Menu Select buttons. Menu Select ButtonsThe Menu Select buttons access the menu entries of features that have been activated by a qualified radio technician. Your radio may be programmed differently from the following example, but the display for selecting Scan on or off might look like this:Example: To turn scan on:Press D.The display shows the selected state.3 Menu Select Buttons TSCAN ONON OFF
8General Radio OperationMenu Entry FeaturesIn most cases, press U to display the following feature selections.*Available at a future date.Table 3: Menu Entry FeaturesFeature Menu Entry Page Feature Menu Entry PageCall Alert PagePAGE 61 Reprogram RequestRPGM 76Channel SelectionCHAN 25 Scan On/Off SCAN 49Edit a List PROG 45, 47 Site Lock/UnlockSITE 80Keypad MuteMUTE 35 Smart Battery*BATT 17Number SelectNUM 45 Talkgroup CallTGRP 63Password PSWD 34 Text Select NAME 47Phone PHON 54 Time/Date CLCK 68Private Call CALL 58 Transmit Power LevelPWR 31Radio Lock RADIO LOCKED33 View a List VIEW 43Repeater/DirectDIR 64 Zone SelectionZONE 24
9 General Radio OperationHome Button (h)The Home button will always return you to the home (default) display. In most cases, this is the current mode.Some radio features that can be edited by you require saving information in memory. Pressing the Home button while using those features will cause information to be saved before going to the home display.Some features do not require you to press the Home button to go to the home display. This reduces the required number of button presses.
10General Radio OperationKeypadThe 3 x 4 alphanumeric keypad provides an interface to your radio’s features. The keypad functions in a manner similar to a standard telephone keypad when entering numeric digits. When the keypad is used to edit a list, each key can generate different characters of the alphabet. Refer to the following table for a complete list of characters.Table 4: Keypad Character Editing TableKey Number of times the key is pressed12345678900()<>11&%2ABC2abc3DEF3de f4GHI 4gh i5JKL5 j k l6MNO6mn o7PQRS7pq r s8TUV8 t u v9WXYZ9wxyz**/+-=##. !?, ;
11 General Radio OperationLED IndicatorsTable 5: LED IndicatorsThis LED Color: Indicates:RED (Illuminated) TransmittingRED (Blinking) • Channel Busy or • Low Battery (lights while transmitting)GREEN (Blinking Receiving Individual Call
12General Radio OperationAlert TonesYour radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.Table 6: Alert Tones You hear: Tone Name Heard:Short, Low-Pitched ToneInvalid Key-Presswhen the wrong key is pressed.Radio Self-Test Failedwhen the radio fails the power-up self test.Reject when an unauthorized request is made.Time-Out Timer Warningfour seconds before time out.Long, Low-Pitched ToneNo ACK Receivedwhen the radio does not receive an acknowledgment. Time-Out Timer Timed Outafter time out.Talk Prohibit/ PTT Inhibit(when the PTT button is pressed) transmissions are prevented.Out-of-Range (when the PTT button is pressed) the radio is out of range of the system.Invalid Mode when the radio is set to an unprogrammed channel.Individual Call Warning Tonewhen the radio is in Individual Call without any activity for more than 6 seconds.
13 General Radio OperationA Group of Low-Pitched Tones (Busy Tone)Busy when the system is busy.Short, Medium-Pitched ToneValid Key-Presswhen the correct key is pressed.Radio Self-Test Passwhen the radio passes its power-up self-test.Priority Channel Receivedwhen activity on a priority channel is received.Emergency Alarm Entrywhen entering the emergency state.Central Echo when the central controller has received a request from a radio.Long, Medium-Pitched ToneVolume Set when volume changed on a quiet channel.Emergency Exitupon exiting the emergency state.Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued)You hear: Tone Name Heard:
14General Radio OperationA Group of Medium-Pitched TonesFailsoft when the trunking system fails.Automatic Call Backwhen the voice channel is available from the previous request.Talk Permit (When pressing the PTT button) verifies the system is accepting transmissions.Console Acknowledgewhen a status, emergency alarm, or reprogram request acknowledgment is received.Received Individual Callwhen a Call Alert, or Private Conversation Call is received.Call Alert Sentwhen a Call Alert is received by the target radio.Short, High-Pitched Tone (Chirp)Low-Battery Chirpwhen the battery is below the preset threshold value.RingingFast Ringing when the system is searching for the Private Conversation Call target radio.Enhanced Call Sentwhen waiting for the Private Conversation Call target radio to respond to the call.Phone Call Receivedwhen a landline phone call is received.Gurgle Dynamic Regroupingwhen the PTT button is pressed, a dynamic ID has been received.Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued)You hear: Tone Name Heard:
15 General Radio OperationStandard AccessoriesBatteryCharge the BatteryThe Motorola-approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged. Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to ensure optimum capacity and performance. For a list of Motorola-authorized batteries available for use with your XPR 6300/6350/6500/6550 radio, see “Batteries” on page 77.Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.Battery ChargerTo charge the battery, place the battery, with or without the radio, in a Motorola-approved charger. The charger’s LED indicates the charging progress; see your charger’s user guide. For a list of chargers, see “Chargers” on page 78.To avoid a possible explosion:• DO NOT replace the battery in any area labeled “hazardous atmosphere”.• DO NOT discard batteries in a fire.!!
16General Radio OperationAttach the BatteryRemove the Battery1With the radio off, fit the three extensions at the bottom of the battery into the bottom slots on the radio.2Press the top of the battery against the radio until both latches click into place.1With the radio off, slide down the latches on the sides of the battery.2Pull the top of the battery away from the radio.
17 General Radio OperationSmart Battery ConditionThis feature lets you view the condition of your Smart Battery when it becomes available.Use the MenuUse the Preprogrammed Smart Battery Button1Press U to find BATT.2Press D, E, or F directly below BATT.Note: If a Smart Battery is not powering your radio3Press h to exit.1Press the Smart Battery button.Note: If a Smart Battery is not powering your radio2Press h to exit.BATTCAPACITY 70%INIT 10/01EST CHGS 11SMART BATTDATA NOTAVAILABLECAPACITY 70%INIT 10/01EST CHGS 11 SMART BATTDATA NOTAVAILABLE
18General Radio OperationAntennaFor information regarding other available antennas, see page 77.Attach the AntennaRemove the AntennaWith the radio off, turn the antenna clockwise to attach it.With the radio off, turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it.
19 General Radio OperationBelt ClipAttach the Belt ClipRemove the Belt Clip1Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery.2Press the belt clip downward until you hear a click.1Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to press the belt clip tab away from the battery.2Slide the belt clip upward to remove it.
20General Radio OperationUniversal Connector CoverThe universal connector cover is located on the antenna side of the radio. It is used to connect certain accessories to the radio.Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the connector cover when not in use.Remove the Connector CoverAttach the Connector Cover1Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the area between the bottom of the cover and the slot below the connector.2Hold the top of the cover with your thumb while you pry the bottom of the cover away from the radio with the screwdriver.1Insert the hooked end of the cover into the top of the connector. Press downward on the cover’s top to seat it into the slot.2Press the cover’s lower tab below the connector until it snaps in place.Tab
21 General Radio OperationRemote Speaker Microphone AdapterThe Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) adapter is located on the back of the radio, just above the battery. It must be used to connect the RSM accessories (see page 80) to the radio. If the RSM is not used, the adapter should be removed.Remove the AdapterAttach the AdapterLift the larger side (below the antenna port) of the adapter away from the radio using your finger. If you cannot easily remove the adapter with your finger, use a small, flat bladed screwdriver to pry the larger end side of the adapter away from the radio.1With the Motorola side of the adapter facing out, snap the smaller end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent, below the On/Off Volume Control Knob.
22General Radio Operation2Snap the larger end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent, below the antenna port.
23 General Radio OperationRadio On and OffTurn the Radio OnTurn the Radio OffTurn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise.• If the power-up test is successful, you will briefly see Self Test and then the home display.• If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you will see ERROR XX/YY. (XX/YY is an alphanumeric code.) Turn off the radio, check the battery, and turn the radio on again. If the radio continues to fail the power-up test, record the ERROR XX/YY code and contact a qualified service technician.Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise until it clicks.Self TestERROR XX/YY

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