Motorola ASTRO APX 6000XE Series User manual

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APXTM 6000XE
Model 1
Interactive End User Toolkit
(IEUTK)
APX6000XE

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System Requirements
Component Requirement
Computer and processor Intel®Pentium®II 450MHz or faster processor.
Memory 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or greater.
Drive CD-ROM or DVD drive.
Display Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution monitor.
Operating system Microsoft®Windows Vista®. Microsoft Windows XP.
Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 (SP3).
Other Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 or above.
Adobe Flash Player 9.0 or above.
Adobe Flash Player is required to run demo in this module.
Please download and install Adobe Flash Player from http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

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This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below.
Declaration of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
Responsible Party
Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Address: 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196, U.S.A.
Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744
Hereby declares that the product:
Model Name: APX 6000XE
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.

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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 Note to Users
The following FCC information applies to Bluetooth radio options
Model Name: MNUK6000
Description: APX 6000XE Bluetooth Option Board
FCC ID: AZ489FT6000
IC: 109U-89FT6000
Conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, Section 15.19, 15.21, 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 the user. The user 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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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.
Copyrights/Disclaimer

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This Interactive End User Toolkit (IEUTK) covers the basic operation of the APX™ 6000XE portable radios.
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.
Notations Used in This Tutorial
Throughout the text in this tutorial, 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.
Getting Started
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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HOME

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Radio Parts and Controls
Microphone
Main Speaker
Bluetooth Pairing Indicator
Antenna
On/Off/Volume
Control Knob
16-Position
Select Knob*

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Radio Parts and Controls
16-Position
Select Knob*
Top (Orange)
Button
Emergency
On/Off/Volume
Control Knob
Top Display
LED Indicator
3-Position A/B/C
Switch
Not Programmed
2-Position Concentric
Switch
Position A = Direct / Talkaround
Position B = Blank

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Radio Parts and Controls
Top Side
Button
Zone Bank Up
Side Button 1
Scan
Side Button 2
Nuisance Delete Battery Latch
Microphone
Battery
Push-to-Talk
(PTT) Button
Belt Clip
Slot

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Fleet Map
Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6
1 South Band 8CALL90 CH TAC 1 SOUTH BAND FUTURE 1
2 South FG 8TAC91 TK TAC 2 SOUTH DIR FUTURE 2
3 EMERGENCY 8TAC92 PV TAC 3 EMERGENCY FUTURE 3
4 North Band 8TAC93 LS TAC 4 NORTH BAND FUTURE 4
5 North FG 8TAC94 WR TAC 5 NORTH DIR FUTURE 5
6 East Band ZONE 1 EAST BAND FUTURE 6
7 East FG ZONE 2 EAST DIR FUTURE 7
8 South Band ZONE 3 SOUTH BAND FUTURE 8
9 South FG ZONE 4
SOUTH DIR FUTURE 9
10 Central Band ZONE 5 CENTRAL BAND FUTURE 10
11 Central FG ZONE 6 CENTRAL DIR FUTURE 11
12 FP DIRECT ZONE 7 FP DIRECT FUTURE 12
13 FP NORTH ZONE 8 FP NORTH FUTURE 13
14 FP SOUTH ZONE 9 FP SOUTH FUTURE 14
15 EMS NORTH DISPATCH EMS NORTH FUTURE 15
16 EMS SOUTH PROGRAMMING EMS SOUTH FUTURE 16

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The 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.
Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.
Battery Charger
To 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.
Preparing Your Radio for Use
Charging the Battery
To avoid a possible explosion:
• DO NOT replace the battery in any area labeled “hazardous
atmosphere”.
• DO NOT discard batteries in a fire.

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With the radio turned off, slide the battery into the radio’s
frame until side latches click into place.
To remove the battery, turn the radio off. Squeeze the
release latches on the bottom of the battery until the
battery releases from the radio. Remove the battery from
the radio.
Preparing Your Radio for Use
Attaching/Removing the Battery
Battery

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Antenna
With the radio turned off, set the antenna in its receptacle
and turn clockwise to attach it to the radio.
To remove the antenna, turn the antenna
counterclockwise.
Make sure you turn off the radio first.
Preparing Your Radio for Use
Attaching/Removing the Antenna

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The accessory connector is located on the antenna side of
the radio. It is used to connect accessories to the radio.
Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with
the connector cover when not in use.
Insert the hooked end of the cover into the slot above the
connector.
Press downward on the cover’s top to seat it in the slot.
Once in place, rotate the thumbscrew clockwise by hand
until tight.
To remove the accessory connector cover, rotate the
thumbscrew counterclockwise until it disengages from the
radio.
If the thumbscrew is too tight, use an Allen wrench to
loosen it first.
Rotate and lift the connector cover to disengage it from
the radio.
Preparing Your Radio for Use
Attaching/Removing the Accessory Connector Cover
Accessory
Connector

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Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the radio
and press upward until you hear a click.
To remove the clip, use a flat-bladed object to press the
belt clip tab away from the radio. Then, slide the clip
downward and away from the radio.
Preparing Your Radio for Use
Attaching/Removing the Belt Clip
Belt Clip
Slot

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Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise until
you hear a click.
If the power-up test is successful, you see SELFTEST on
the radio’s display momentarily, followed by the Home
screen.
Note: 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.
Note: If the power-up test is successful, but you see Hw
Board Absent or HW Board Mismatch. Then, send the
radio to the qualified technician to fix this error.
To turn off the radio, rotate the On/Off/Volume Control
Knob counterclockwise until you hear a click.
Any issues, please call our tech dept. for assistance!
Preparing Your Radio for Use
Turning On/Off the Radio
On/Off/Volume
Control Knob

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To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume Control
Knob clockwise.
To decrease the volume, turn this knob counterclockwise.
Note: Ensure that the main speaker is pointed towards
you for increased loudness and intelligibility, especially in
areas with loud background noises.
Preparing Your Radio for Use
Adjusting the Volume
On/Off/Volume
Control Knob