DMR Diga-Talk2 D2-1000U User manual
Thank you for purchasing DMR Digital Mobile Radio SERIES. We believe that the quality and function of this radio will meet your requirements and bring you stable, reliable, clear and high-efficient communication.Preface01Diga-Talk DMR Mobile Radio – USER MANUAL This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE 1: This equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class B digital device , pursuant to part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tryto correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected.-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician forhelp. NOTE 2: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for compliance could voidFCC Statementthe user's authority to operate the equipment.-This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational/Controlled Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards; NOT intended for use in an General population /uncontrolled environment.-DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio, and the antenna gain shall not exceed 3.5 dBi by the manufacturer declared.-DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time, more than 50% of the time can cause RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.-During operation, the separation distance between user and the antenna shall be at least 80.79 cm, this separation distance will ensure that there is sufficient distance from a properly installed externally-mounted antenna to satisfy the RF exposure requirements-During transmissions, your radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
Please read the following safety guidelines. Nonobservance of these guidelines may cause danger or violation of law.Safety Information0302
Please unpack carefully and check that all items listed below are received. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. • The radio operates with cathode-grounded power supply of 13.6V ± 15% only. Please check polarity and voltage ofthe power supply on the vehicle before you install the radio.• Please check how long the screws will extend from the bottom surface of the radio, before you install the radio. Drillthe mounting hole cautiously to avoid damage to the vehicle wiring and other parts.• Please connect supplied antenna and power cord to the radio, before you install it in the bracket. And make sure theantenna and power cord is dedicated for our digital radios.• Install the radio with supplied mounting bracket, to avoid radio looseness in case of accidents. The loose radio maycause bodily injury.• Install the radio in a location where it’s easy to reach the front panel controls.• Please make sure there’s sufficient space at back of the radio for wiring.• When the fuse for DC power cord needs replacement, it must be replaced by a fuse with the same specification.Product InspectionItemsRadio Microphone Hanger and Screws Power Cord Fuse Mounting Bracket KitUser Manual User Manual User Manual
Basic Instructions0504Installation StepsMicrophone
A、Install the bracket in a location where it’s easy to operate the radio.B、Connect accessories such as antenna and power cord to the radio.C、Slide the radio into the mounting bracket and secure it using the locking knobs.D、Install the microphone hanger in a location where it can be reached easily.E、Plug the palm microphone into the microphone jack on the front panel (but at first align the triangle index on the palm microphone with the microphone installation index), and place it on the hanger when you do not use it.Mounting Bracket4.8 * 20 mm Self-tapping ScrewsLocking KnobsRadio UnitRF Antenna ConnectorPower InletGPS Antenna ConnectorBlack Power CordRed Power CordFuseMicrophone Hanger4 * 16 mm Self-tapping ScrewsPalm Microphone12345678910111213Part NameNO.Radio OverviewFront PanelRear PanelNO.NO.Power InletGPS Antenna ConnectorPart NamePart NameRF Antenna ConnectorAccessory Jack132407061234567891011121234Emergency KeyUp/ Down Keys SpeakerProgrammable KeySelect Key LED IndicatorLCD Display Programmable Keys Back KeyProgrammable KeyPalm Microphone JackVolume Control / ChannelSelector/ Power On-Off Knob 213579114681012Part NamePart NameNO.NO.
IconStatus IndicatorsLCD IconsStatus lconsIcon NameRSSI Message IconsScan IconsTX Power IconsMonitor IconSpeaker IconEmergency IconGPS IconRadio StatusNo signalMore bars indicate better signal strengthNew message/unread messageInBox is fullScanning is in progressScanning pauses on a non-priority channelScanning pauses on Priority Channel 1Scanning pauses on Priority Channel 2Low TX power for the current channelHigh TX power for the current channelThe Monitor feature is activeThe speaker is unmutedThe Emergency mode (other than secret emergency) is active or an emergency message is receivedThe GPS feature is active, and valid GPS data is receivedLHG 12Operation Mode IconsIcon NameIconOperation ModeDMDirect Mode: Under this mode, each other directly (talk-around).radios communicate with Operation Mode IconRMRepeater with each other via a repeater. Mode: Under this mode, radios communicate The LED indicator will help you easily identify the current radio status.LED IndicatorRadio StatusLED flashes greenPowering onLED glows redTransmittingLED glows greenReceivingLED flashes orangeScanningLED Indicators0908
VOXLone WorkerRoamingOption BoardPhone ListNoneZone UpZone DownScanNuisance Temporary DeleteEmergency OnEmergency OffAdjust Power LevelKeypad LockContact List Message Call Logs 12345678910111213Home ScreenScrambler /EncryptDTMF KeypadTo enable or disable the VOX functionTo enable or disable the Lone Worker functionTo enable or disable the Roaming functionTo enable or disable the Option Board functionTo access the “Phone List” menu quicklyNo feature will be assignedTo select a desired zone quicklyTo receive signals on other channelsTo temporarily ignore unwanted channel activityTo summon help in emergent situationsEmergency function is offTo adjust power level quicklyTo lock or unlock the keypadTo access the menu “Contact List” quicklyTo access the menu “Message” quicklyTo access the menu “Call Logs” quicklyOne Touch Call 1One Touch Call 2One Touch Call 3One Touch Call 4One Touch Call 5Squelch Off MomentarySquelch OffMonitor Talk Around1415161718192021222324302526272829Adjust Squelch LevelTo adjust the squelch threshold required for the speaker to unmuteTo transmit a call, text message or other service to a preset contact quicklyTo momentarily open the speakerTo always open the speakerTo adjust the condition for incoming signal matchTo directly communicate with other radiosTo quickly return to the previous menu or home screenScrambler (in analog mode): To encrypt your voice so as to guarantee privacy of your communication Encrypt (in digital mode): To encrypt your voice so as to guarantee privacy of your communicationTo access or exit the DTMF Keypad mode. The number input from the radio keypad is phone number in DTMF Keypad mode.Note:1 Long and short press of a key can be assigned with different functions.2 The is programmed as the Emergency key by default, and is programmable.Programmable KeysBasic OperationsFor enhanced convenience, you may request your dealer to program the keys P1, P2, P3, and P4 and as shortcuts to the functions listed below: Turning the Radio On/OffAdjusting the VolumeSelecting a ZoneSelecting a ChannelAnalog/Digital SwitchTo turn the radio on, long press the Power On/Off key until the radio shows power-up screen and sounds power-up alert, and the LED flashes green. To turn the radio off, press the Power On/Off key.When the Volume Control / Channel Selector knob operates in volume adjustment mode (the radio displays the icon ), rotate the knob clockwise to increase the call volume, or counterclockwise to decrease it.A zone is a group of channels exhibiting the same property, and is programmed by your dealer. The radio supports up to 64 zones, each with a maximum of 16 channels. You may select a zone through any of the following methods:1. Menu selection:Go to the menu “Zone”, and use the Up/Down key to select your desired zone.2. Function keys:You may quickly toggle to your desired zone by pressing the programmed Zone Up or Zone Down key.Press the Volume Control / Channel Selector knob to switch it to channel selection mode (the radio displays the icon ),and then rotate the knob to select your desired channel. Alias of the current channel will appear in the home screen.Note: The knob is in volume adjustment mode by default, and will return to this mode in 5 seconds after you select a channel.Each channel can be programmed as either analog channel or digital channel. If the current zone includes both analog and digital channels, you may quickly switch between digital and analog channels through the Volume Control / Channel Selector knob.1110No.Shortcut KeysDescription
1312Private Call Group CallAll CallMaking a Call on Analog ChannelsTransmitting a Private CallTransmitting a Group CallTransmitting an All CallReceiving an All CallReceiving and Responding to a Group CallReceiving and Responding to a Private CallYou may transmit a Private Call through any of the following methods. When transmitting a Private Call, the icon will appear.• Transmitting a call to the preset contactIn the home screen, hold down the PTT key on the palm microphone to transmit a Private Call to the Private Call contact preset for the current channel.Note: Your dealer may preset a contact for each digital channel. The preset contact could be a Private Call contact, a Group Call contact or an All Call contact.• Transmitting a call through Contact List or Call Logs1 Go to “Contact -> Contact List”, or go to “Call Logs” and access the Outgoing/Incoming/Missed list.2 Use the Up/Down key to select the Private Call contact you want to call.3 Hold down the PTT key to transmit the Private Call.• Transmitting a call through Manual Dial1 Go to “Contact -> Manual Dial”.2 Input a Private Call number you want to call using the microphone with a keypad.3 Hold down the PTT key to transmit the Private Call.You may transmit a Group Call through any of the following methods. When transmitting a Group Call, the icon will appear.• Transmitting a call to the preset contactIn the home screen, hold down the PTT key to transmit a Group Call to the Group Call contact preset for the current channel.• Transmitting a call through Contact List1 Go to “Contact -> Contact List”.2 Use the Up/Down key to select the Group Call contact you want to call.3 Hold down the PTT key to transmit the Group Call.Methods are the same as those in Transmitting a Group Call. When transmitting an All Call, the icon will appear.To transmit on an analog channel, hold down the PTT key and speak into the microphone. To receive, release the PTT key.When a Group Call is received, your radio will display the icon You may hold down the PTT key within the preset time period to call back.When a Private Call is received, your radio will display the icon You may hold down the PTT key within the preset time period to call back. If you do not respond to a received Private Call, your radio will display the missed call iconNote: You can transmit an All Call only when it is enabled by your dealer.When an All Call is received, your radio will display the iconNote: You cannot respond to an All Call.
1514Menu NavigationContactMessageInBoxNew MsgContact ListEditing a ContactViewing a ContactDeleting a ContactNew ContactManual DialMain MenuContactTo access this item, press the Menu key in the home screen and then select “Contact”.MessageCall LogsZoneScanSettingsNotifyAccessories(Optional)You can save up to 512 entries in the list. To access this item, select “Contact -> Contact List” or press the shortcut key for Contact List.You can edit the number and alias of each Private Call contact.You can view details of each contact.You can delete a Private Call contact. However, please note that you can not delete the contact when there is only one entry left in the list. In addition, the Private Call contact preset on the currently used channel cannot be deleted.You can add a Private Call contact to the contact list. The number and alias of each contact must be unique, and the available number of digits range is 1-16776415.You can manually input the Private Call number for calling.To access this item, press the Menu key in the home screen and then select “Message”, or press the shortcut key for Message directly.The In-box can save up to 10 received messages. When the In-box is full, the icon will appear, and the earliest message will be overwritten by the latest one automatically. For each message, you can choose to perform any of these operations: Reply, Forward, View Details and Delete.To delete all messages in the In-box, select “Message -> In-box -> Delete All”.You can create new text message (128 characters at most) and send it to an individual user or to a talk group.
Quick TextOutBoxDraftsCall LogsUnder this option there are some text messages (10 entries at most) preset by your dealer. You can choose to edit and send any entry.The OutBox can save up to 10 sent messages. When the OutBox is full, the earliest message will be overwritten by the latest one automatically. For each message, you can choose to perform any of these operations: Resend, Forward, View Details and Delete.To delete all messages in the OutBox, select “Message -> OutBox -> Delete All”.The Drafts can save up to 10 draft messages. When the Drafts is full, the earliest message will be overwritten by the latest one automatically. For each message, you can choose to perform any of these operations: Send, Save and Delete.To delete all messages in the Drafts, select “Message -> Drafts -> Delete All”.To access this item, press the Menu key in the home screen and then select “Call Logs”, or press the shortcut key for Call Logs directly.This radio can save up to 10 private call entries in the Outgoing/ Incoming/Missed list respectively. When the Outgoing/Incoming/ Missed list is full, the earliest entry will be overwritten by latest one automatically.After accessing a list and selecting an entry, you can perform any of these operations: hold down the PTT key to initiate a call; add it to Contact List; or delete it.To delete all entries in the Outgoing/Incoming/Missed list at a time, select “Call Logs -> Outgoing/Incoming/Missed -> Delete All”.ScanScan On/OffScan ListTo access this item, press the Menu key in the home screen and then select “Scan”.The Scan feature allows you to listen to communication activities on other channels so that you can keep a close track of your team members. This option is used to enable or disable the function.You can request your dealer to create a scan list for each channel. Each list may contain 32 channels at most (either digital channel or analog channel is OK). After accessing the list, you can perform any of the following operations:Adding a ChannelTo include a new channel into the active scan list.Editing Priority ChannelTo set the selected channel as a non-priority or as a priority channel. If you are interested in activities on a channel, you can set it as a priority channel, which will be scanned more frequently than a non-priority channel.Each scan list may contain two priority channels at most. Indicates priority channel 1, and indicates priority channel 2.Deleting a ChannelTo remove a channel from the active scan list. However, the first channel in the list cannot be deleted.1716
ZoneSettingsRadio Settings1918To access this item, press the Menu key in the home screen and then select “Zone”.This radio supports up to 64 zones. You can use this menu to select your desired zone.To access this item, press the Menu key in the home screen and then select “Settings”.You can optimize your radio performance by customizing related parameters according to actual needs and your preferences.LanguageTo set the language in which all interface information is displayed. Currently,this radio only supports two languages:Chinese and English.Tx PowerThis option allows you to set TX power level. Alternatively, you can change the power level by pressing the shortcut key for Adjust Power Level in the home screen.There are two levels available: High (indicated by )and Low (indicated by ).High power level enables you to communicate with farther team members.Note: Power level should be set for each channel individually.Lone WorkerThis function can trigger off the Emergency mode if the radio does not work for a certain time period. This parameter determines whether to enable the Lone Worker function.ToneTo set tones for your radio. You can set the following tones:• Radio Silent: to set whether the radio will give tone indication. If Silent On is selected, all tone indication will be cancelled.• Call End Tone:tosetwhethertheradiowillgivetoneindicationwhenthecallends.• PrivateCall Tone: to set whether the radio will give tone indication when it receives a private call.• Text Message Tone: to set whether the radio will give tone indication when it receives a message.• KeypadTone: to set whether the radio will give tone indication when you are making keypad operations.• GroupCallTone:tosetwhethertheradiowillgivetoneindicationwhentheradioreceivedagroupcall.• SignalingSideTone:tosetwhethertheradiowillgivetoneindicationwhenPTTispressed(duringtransmissionofPTTID).SquelchThis option allows you to select an appropriate squelch level. Alternatively, you can change the squelch level by pressing the shortcut key for Adjust Squelch Level in the home screen.There are three levels available: Tight, Normal and Open. The default squelch level is “Normal”, and is often used in low noise environment.And generally, “Tight” is used in high noise environment. It requires stronger signal for the radio to unmute. However, if the squelch level is set to Open, the speaker will keep unmuted irrespective of the decoding conditions.Scrambler /EncryptTo set whether to enable the Scrambler/Encrypt feature.LED• AllLEDs:toenable/disableall LED indications.• TXLED:tosetwhethertheTxLEDindicatesduringtransmission.• RXLED:tosetwhethertheRxLEDindicatesduringreception.• ScanLED:tosetwhethertheScanLEDindicatesinScanmode.• CarrierLED:tosetwhether the Carrier LED indicates when receiving carrier.VOX• On/Off • If“On”is selected,it allows the user to make calls every time the user speaks into the radio directly without pressing the PTTkey.• If“Off”is selected,the user should make calls by pressing the PTT key.LH
GainLevelTherangeof “Gain Level” is Level 1 to Level 9. ThelowertheGainLevelis, theeasiertheVOXtobeenabled.
RadioPasswordOptions: Off/ OnWhen“On”isselected,usershavetoinputthecorrectRadioLockPasswordtooperatetheradionormally.When“Off”is
selected,userscanoperatetheradiowithoutinputtingthepassword.
Radio InfoAccessoriesGPS (Optional)PositionTime ZoneGPS Update TimeWith this option, you can view basic information of your radio, including Serial Number, Radio Alias, Frequency Range and Firmware Version, etc.To access this item, press the Menu key in the home screen and then select “Accessories”.Operation:1. To enable the feature:Go to “Main Menu -> Accessories -> GPS On/ Off -> Off or On” and select “On”.2. To disable the feature:Go to “Main Menu -> Accessories -> GPS On/ Off -> Off or On” and select “Off”.With this option, you can view longitude, latitude, time, date, speed, altitude and SA (satellite) information of your radio. Users can select a desired time zone from the drop-down list.The radio adjusts its time according to the selected time zone.This option defines the time interval to update the GPS information.Range:1-60seconds.The feature allows you to quickly return to the previous menu or the home screen.Operation:In the editing screen, press the “Option” key, and the radio exits the screen and returns to the previous menu immediately; in other screens, press the key, and the radio returns to the home screen immediately.You can continue to communicate in DM mode by pressing the programmed Talk Around key, when your repeater malfunctions, or when your radio is out of the repeater’s range but within talking range of other radios.Operation:Press the programmed Talk Around key to switch between DM mode and RM mode.To adjust match conditions for signal receiving, you can enable the feature “Monitor”.Operation:Press the programmed Monitor key to enable the feature, and the radio displays icon .To disable the feature, press this key again. 2120Functions and OperationsHome ScreenTalk AroundMonitor
2322Squelch OffTime-out Timer (TOT)Optional AccessoriesInvalid Channel IndicationSquelchDigital EmergencyBusy Channel LockoutEmergency Alarm with Voice to FollowIf the feature “Squelch Off” is enabled, the speaker will keep unmuted no matter whether carrier is present.Operation:• Press the programmed Squelch Off key to enable the feature. Then the radio displays the icon and sounds background noise. To disable the feature, press this key again.• Hold down the programmed Squelch off Momentary key to enable the feature. Then the radio displays the icon and sounds background noise. To disable the feature, release this key.The purpose of TOT is to prevent any user from occupying a channel for an extended period. If the preset time expires, the radio will automatically terminate transmission and keep beeping. To stop beeping, please release the PTT key. You must wait for a certain time period (preset by your dealer) to initiate another transmission.If the pre-alert function is set by your dealer, your radio will alert you to the TOT expiration in advance.Note: This feature is null in Emergency mode.If the current operating channel is invalid,the radio will send continuous“Dududu”asalerttone,which means the current channel is
unable to transmit or receive.
The squelch level decides how strong the signal is to unmute the speaker. The lower the squelch level is, the stronger the background noise is to unmute the speaker. The larger the talk range is, the weaker the Rx anti-interference ability is. Setting range is 0-9, it causes the squelch to open by selecting “0”. The higher the squelch level is, the harder to open the squelch.Those items include: VHF Antenna UHF Antenna GPS Antenna DTMF Microphone Programming Cable Programming SoftwareOptional accessories and replacement parts are available.Operation:1. Press the programmed Emergency key to gototheEmergencyRevertChannel, andthe radio displays the icon .2. When the icon appears, you can speak into the microphone to make an emergency call.3. When the icon appears, you can receive. And when a call is received, the icon appears. If the preset Voice Cycles expire, you can hold down the PTT key to make the emergency call again (the radio displays the icon, with red LED glowingred). After the emergency call is transmitted, release the PTT key to receive (the radio displays icon). And when a call is received, the icon appears. To exit the Emergency mode,long press the programmed Emergency key.Note:Your dealer may set the time of voice cycles,duration of each transmission and Tx interval.If enabled via the programming software, this feature can prevent your radio interfering with other transmitting terminals on the same channel. If you hold down the PTT key while the channel is in use, your radio will keep beeping and display text information “Channel Busy!” alerting you to transmission prohibition. To stop beeping, please release the PTT key. When the channel is free, you can press and hold down the PTT key to transmit.●●●●●●
2524TroubleshootingSolutionSolutionAnalysisAnalysisPhenomenaPhenomenaConnect the power cord correctly.Increase the volume by rotating the Volume Control knob clockwise.The power cord may be unconnected.The volume may be set to a low level.The antenna may get loose or may be improperly installed.The speaker may be blocked or damaged.The frequency or signaling may be inconsistent with that of other members.You may be too far away from the group members.Your ID may be inconsistent with that of other members. Consequently, the digital carrier can be received but can not be demodulated.You may be interrupted by radios using the same frequency.The radio may be set with no signaling.You may be too far away from other members.You may be at an unfavorable position. For example, your communication may be blocked by high buildings or frustrated in the underground areas.You may suffer from external disturbance (such as electromagnetic interference).Power off the radio, re-install the antenna and power on the radio again.Clean surface of the speaker. If the problem can not be solved, contact your dealer or our authorized service center for inspection and repair.Set your TX/RX frequency and signaling to the same as that of other members.Move towards other members. And make sure that you are within the communication range.Set your ID to the same as that of other members.Adjust the squelch level.Set your radio with signaling to avoid interference at the same frequency, and make sure that all members share the same signaling.Move towards other members, and then try again.Move to an open and flat area, and try again.Stay away from equipment that may cause interference.The radio can not be powered on.During receiving signals, the voice is weak, discontinuous or totally inactive.You can not communicate with other members in Analog mode.Irrelevant communications or noises are heard on the analog channel.The noise is too loud.The keypad may fail to function temporarily.The LCD may fail to function temporarily.The GPS antenna is improperly connected.No GPS signal is received.Restart the radio.Restart the radio.Connect the GPS antenna correctly.Move to an open and flat area, and restart the radio.You can not use the keys.There is no display.The GPS cannot locate your position.You can not communicate with other members in Digital mode although there is receiving indication.Service and SupportWe provide one year Warranty, simply contact your supplier for an easy diagnosis or replacement of your radios. Cautions1. Read the user manual before use.2. Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. 3. Turn off the radio in potentially explosive or flammable environments. 4. Do not immerse the radio into liquids or discard it in fire.5. Use the radio only with our accessories.If the above solutions can not fix your problems, or you may have some other queries, please contact us or your local dealer for more technical support.
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