Motorola APX 6500 User manual

APXTM TWO-WAY RADIOS
INTERACTIVE ENDUSERTOOLKIT(IEUTK)
APX 6500
O2 CONTROL HEAD
Broome County, AMB.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
Responsible Party
Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Address: Motorola Solutions, Inc., 1303 East Algonquin Road Schaumburg, IL60196, U.S.A.
Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744
Hereby declares that the product:
Model Name: APX 6500
conforms to the following regulations:
FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)
Class B Digital Device
As a personal computer peripheral, 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, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Additional FCC Notes to Users
The following FCC information applies to Bluetooth radio options
IC Model Name: PMHN4193A
Description: O2 Bluetooth Option Board
FCC ID: AZ492FT6002
IC: 109U-92FT6002
Conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, Section 15.19, 15.12, and 15.105
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the users authority, as authorized by the FCC,
to operate this device and should not be made. See 47 CFR Part 15.21. Information to user. The users manual or instruction
manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. See 47 CFR Part. 15.19(3).
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of Part 15.15 of the FCC rules. Parties responsible for
equipment compliance should note that the limits specified in this part will not prevent harmful interference under all
circumstances.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. See Part 15.105b These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Industry Canada (IC) Statements:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with ICES-003 and Radio Standards Specification (RSS) 210.

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PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE
Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and
RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.
ATTENTION!
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 6881095C99) to ensure compliance with RF
energy exposure limits.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas and other accessories, visit the following website: http://www.motorola.com/APX

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SOFTWARE VERSION
All the features described in the following sections are supported by the radio's software version R08.05.00 or later.
See Accessing Radio Information to determine your radio's software version.
Check with your dealer or system administrator for more details of all the features supported.
Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of the Industry Canada rules per the conditions listed below:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference.
2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3 Changes or modifications made to this device, not expressly approved by Motorola, could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.

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COPYRIGHTS & DISCLAIMER
Computer Software Copyrights
The 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, estoppels, 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.
Documentation Copyrights
No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of
Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is
assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve
readability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or
circuit described herein; nor does it cover any license under its patent rights, nor the rights of others.

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GETTING STARTED
This Interactive End User Toolkit (IEUTK) covers the basic operation of the APX 6500 O2 Control Head.
However, your dealer or system administrator may have customized your radio for your specific needs. Check with your dealer
or system administrator for more information.
Adobe Flash player is required to run the demos included with this kit.
Please refer to the Adobe website (http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/) to update/download/install the Adobe Flash Player.
Notations Used in This Tutorial
Throughout the text in this toolkit, you will notice the use of WARNING, Caution, and Note. These notations are used to
emphasize that safety hazards exist, and the care that must be taken or observed.
Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which is essential to emphasize.
An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may result in
injury or death if not carefully observed.
An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may result in
damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.

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❑O2 Control Head
RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS
Emergency
Button*
Menu Select
Buttons
Up & Down
Buttons*
Dimmer
Button Multi-function
Knob*
Power Button
Home
Button* Bluetooth
Indicator**
LED
Indicators
Accessory Port
(Microphone)
NUIS ZONE SCNL CHAN

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FLEET MAP
Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16

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❑Turning on/off the Radio
PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE
Press the Power Button briefly to power on the radio.
After a short time, the red, yellow and green LEDs light up.
The display then shows Zone and channel text, and menu
items display on the screen.
The backlight will turn on to the last selected dim level.
Note:
Pressing the Power Button before the LED lights up will
be ignored.
If FAIL ##/## appears in the display, the radio will not
function until the condition has been corrected.
If ERROR ##/## appears, some non-critical data has been
changed.
If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you see Error XX/YY
(XX/YY is an alphanumeric code).
Turn off the radio, check the battery, and turn the radio
back on. If the radio fails the power-up test again, record
the Error XX/YY code and contact your dealer.
If CH MISMATCH appears, means that either the Control
Head has been connected to an incompatible transceiver,
or vice versa.
If your radio does not power up, contact your dealer.
To turn off the radio, press the Power Button after the LEDs
light up.
Power Button

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❑Validating Compatibility During Power Up
PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE
The radio validates and updates the software and hardware of your control head(s) during power up.
Follow the procedure below when your radio runs this task.
Procedure:
1 The display shows Maintenance mode remote device; promptly followed by other maintenance statuses.
2 The display shows Update done please reset upon completion.
OR
The display shows Update failed please reset when it fails to update.
3 Press the Power Button to reset.
The radio runs the usual power up operation if the software updates are complete.
OR
The radio runs the Maintenance Mode if the updates are not complete and repeat step 1.

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❑Adjusting the Volume
PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE
To increase the volume, rotate the Multi-function Knob
(MFK) clockwise.
The display shows volume bars and volume level when you
change the volume.
To decrease the volume, rotate the Multi-function Knob
counterclockwise.
Multi-function Knob (MFK)

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❑Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions
IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS
You can access various radio functions through one of the following ways:
• A short or long press of the relevant programmable buttons.
OR
• Use the Menu Select Buttons ( ).
Using the Menu Select Buttons
The Menu Select Buttons allow to access the menu entries of features.
Note: Check with your dealer or system administrator for the list of features activated in your radio.
Your radio may be preprogrammed differently from the following example, but the steps for selecting a zone may appear as
shown below:
• Press the Menu Select button ( ) directly below Zone.

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IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS
Using the Navigation Buttons
Home Button
The button returns you to the Home (default) screen. In most cases, this is the current mode.
For selected radio features, the button is also used to save user-edited radio settings or information before returning you to
the Home screen.
Note: Some features do not require you to press to go to the Home screen. Refer to the individual feature sections in this
manual for further details on saving user-edited radio settings or information.
Dimmer Button
Use this button to adjust the brightness of the display.
Long press to toggle between day and night mode.
Up and Down Buttons
By default, the and buttons are used as up and down arrow input. These buttons are programmable.
They can be programmed to navigate through zones, channels and to increase and decrease the volume of the radio.
4-Way Navigation Button (on keypad mic)
Use this button to scroll up , down , left or right .
Press and release one of the button to scroll from one entry to the next one.
Press and hold one of the button to have the radio toggles through the list automatically (release the button to stop).

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❑Status Icons
IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS
The liquid crystal display (LCD) of your radio shows the radio
status, text entries, and menu entries.
The following are the icons that appear on the radio’s display.
Receiving
Radio is receiving a call or data.
Transmitting
Radio is transmitting a call or data.
Call Received
Radio has received an Individual Call.
Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)
The number of bars displayed represents the received
signal strength for the current site, for trunking only. The
more stripes in the icon, the stronger the signal.
Direct
• On = Radio is currently configured for direct
radio to radio communication (during
conventional operation only).
• Off = Radio is connected with other radios
through a repeater.
Monitor (Carrier Squelch)
Selected channel is being monitored (during conventional
operation only).
In-Call User Alert
• On = The feature is enabled. Voice muting of the
affiliated trunking talkgroup or selected conventional
channel is activated.
• Off = The feature is disabled. Voice muting of the
affiliated trunking talkgroup or selected conventional
channel is deactivated.
Power Level
• L = Radio is set at Low power.
• H = Radio is set at High power.
Scan
Radio is scanning a scan list.
Priority-One Channel Scan
• Blinking dot = Radio detects activity on
channel designated as
Priority-One.
• Steady dot = Radio detects activity on channel
designated as Priority-Two.

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IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS
Vote Scan Enabled
The vote scan feature is enabled.
Secure Operation
• On = Secure operation.
• Off = Clear operation.
• Blinking = Receiving an encrypted voice call.
AES Secure Operation
• On = AES Secure operation.
• Off = Clear operation.
• Blinking = Receiving an encrypted voice call.
Location Signal
• On = Location feature is enabled, and location
signal is available.
• Off = Location feature is disabled.
• Blinking = Location feature is enabled, but no
location signal is available.
User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data)
• On = User is currently associated with the
radio.
• Off = User is currently not associated with the
radio.
• Blinking = Device registration or user
registration with the server failed
due to an invalid username or pin.
Data Activity
Data activity is present.
Hexadecimal
Indicates that the text entry is currently in hexadecimal
mode.
Bluetooth On
Bluetooth is on and ready for Bluetooth connection.
Bluetooth Connected
Bluetooth is currently connected to the external Bluetooth
device.
MFK is in Mode Change feature
Turn the MFK to change the channel.
MFK is in Volume Change feature
Turn the MFK to adjust the volume.

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❑LED Indicator
IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS
The LED indicator shows the operational status of your radio.
LEDs Red
Yellow
Green

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IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS
Solid red –Radio is transmitting.
Blinking red –Radio is transmitting at low battery condition.
Rapidly blinking red –Radio has failed the self test upon powering up or encountered a fatal error.
Solid yellow (Conventional Only) –Channel is busy.
Blinking yellow –Radio is receiving a secured transmission.
Solid green –Radio is powering up, or is on a non-priority channel while in the Scan List Programming mode.
Blinking green –Radio is receiving an individual or telephone call, or is on a Priority-Two channel while in the Scan List
Programming mode.
Rapidly blinking green –Radio is on a Priority-One channel while in the Scan List Programming mode.