Motorola CP185 Series User manual

CP185 Series
Two-Way Portable Radio
User’s Guide
CP185
M

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Computer Software Copyrights . . . . . . . . ii
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
LED Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LCD Display and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Programmable Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attaching and Removing the Antenna . . . . . 7
Attaching and Removing the Battery . . . . . . 8
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip . . . . 9
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Deleting a Nuisance Scan Channel . . . . . . . 12
Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) . . . . . . . . 13
Voice Inversion Scrambling . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front Panel Programming Mode . . . . . . . .15
Entering Front Panel Programming
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Exiting Front Panel Programming Mode . . . .15
Assessing Front Panel Programming
Mode Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
TPL and DPL Frequencies and Codes . . . . .21
TPL Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DPL Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Motorola Limited Warranty for the United
States and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
COPYRIGHTS
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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,
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.

SAFETY
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SAFETY
PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF EXPOSURE
COMPLIANCE
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 6881095C98_) to
ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
Before using this product, read the
operating instructions for safe usage
contained in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.
!
C a u t i o n

SAFETY
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Notes:

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RADIO OVERVIEW
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RADIO OVERVIEW
CP185
9 Accessory Connecto
r
10 Programming Port
12 Front Programmable Buttons
11 Front Left/Right Buttons
5 Microphone
6 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
1 Channel Selector Knob
2 On/Off and Volume Knob
3 LED Indicator
7 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
4 Speaker
8 Side Programmable Buttons

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1. Channel Selector Knob
Used to select channels in normal radio operation mode.
2. On/Off and Volume Knob
Turn the ON/OFF/Volume Control knob clockwise to turn
the radio ON.
Turn the ON/OFF/Volume Control knob
counterclockwise to turn the radio OFF.
Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume.
Turn this knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
3. LED Indicator
Indicates radio transmit, receive, scan and monitor status.
Refer to "LED Colors" on page 3 for more information.
4. Speaker
You will hear received messages through the speaker.
5. Microphone
Speak into the microphone when sending messages.
6. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
An 8 character single line display with up to 9 radio status
icons. Refer to "LCD Display and Icons" on page 4 for
more details.
7. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
Press and speak to microphone to send message.
Release and listen to receive messages.
Note: If a channel is programmed with the Busy Channel
Lockout feature, you can only transmit on that
channel if it is free.
8. Side Programmable Buttons
Refer to "Programmable Buttons" on page 5 for more
details.
9. Accessory Connector
2.5 mm audio in and 3.5 mm audio out port are used to
connect compatible accessories to the radio.
10. Programming Port
2.5 mm audio in (lower port) used by dealer to program the
radio.
11. Front Left/Right Buttons
Used to navigate menu, sub-menu or parameter selections
in front panel programming mode.
12. Front Programmable Buttons
Refer to "Programmable Buttons" on page 5 for more
details.

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LED COLORS
LED Color State Indication
Green Illuminated Radio is transmitting in normal
mode.
Radio is transmitting in
scrambling mode.
Normal Blinking Radio is receiving in normal
mode.
Channel is busy.
Radio passed self test during
powering up.
Amber Illuminated Monitor activated.
Permanent Sticky Monitor
activated.
Normal Blinking Radio is in active scan mode.
Radio is receiving in
scrambling mode.
Red Normal Blinking Radio is transmitting in normal
mode while battery is low.
Radio is transmitting in
scrambling mode while battery
is low.
Fast Blinking Radio failed self test during
powering up.

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LCD Display and Icons
Displays selected channel, programming parameters, status
messages and any error or information messages.
LCD
Indicator
Description Function
Signal Strength
Indicator
Shows the signal strength. More
bars indicate a stronger signal
received by radio.
Power Level
Indicator
“L” illuminates to indicate radio is
configured to transmit in low
power; “H” illuminates when radio
transmits in high power.
Talkaround
Indicator
Illuminates when radio is not
transmitting through the repeater.
Monitor
Indicator
Illuminates when monitoring a
selected channel.
Scan Indicator Blinks without dot, when normal
scan is activated.
Illuminates without dot, when
there is some activity on a non-
priority channel.
Illuminates with dot blinking, to
indicate that there is some
activity on the priority channel.
LCD
Indicator
Description Function
Programming
Mode Indicator
Illuminates when radio is in
Programming Mode.
Keypad Lock
Indicator
Illuminates when keypad is
locked.
Battery Level
Indicator
Shows remaining charge in
battery based on how many bars
(1 – 3) are displayed. Blinks
when the battery is low.
Voice Inversion
Scrambling
Indicator
Illuminates when scrambling is
on.

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Programmable Buttons
The programmable buttons consist of:
• Side Programmable Button 1
• Side Programmable Button 2
• Front Programmable Button 1
• Front Programmable Button 2
• Front Programmable Button 3
The following functions can be assigned as short press (press
and release) or long press (press and hold for more than 1
second).
Button Function
Backlight Toggles backlight display between ON and OFF.
Channel Alias Toggles display between Channel Number and
Channel Alias.
Button Function
Keypad Lock Locks or unlocks all buttons except PTT, Side
Programmable Button 1, Side Programmable
Button 2, Channel Selector Knob and ON/OFF/
Volume Knob.
Monitor Monitors the channel for any activity as long as
the button is pressed.
Nuisance
Channel Delete
Removes unwanted channel(s) temporarily from
scan list during scan.
TPL/DPL
Enable
Enables or disables radio from requiring
matching TPL/DPL to unsquelch.
Power Level Selects required power level: High or Low.
Prime Channel Quick move to the selected Prime Channel.
Reverse Burst Select the Reverse Burst Type: None, 180 or
240.
Scan Starts or stops channel scan.
Squelch Level Selects desired squelch level: Normal or Tight.
Sticky Monitor Toggles the permanent monitor function until the
button is pressed again.
Talkaround/
Repeater Mode
Allows the user to toggle between repeater and
talkaround mode operations.
Unassigned No function is programmed to this button.
Scrambling
Code Select
Select the scrambling code: 3.29kHz or 3.39kHz

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The default functions assigned to your radio are described in
the table below.
If your dealer has re-programmed your radio’s programmable
buttons, you may want to write down the new functions in the
table below.
Button Function
Scrambling
Enable/Disable
Enables or disables scrambling feature for the
selected channel.
Volume Set A programmable button used to control the
audio level. The button emits a
continuous tone to indicate the current
volume level. To change volume level, turn the
volume knob to the desired level while
pressing the programmable button.
VOX Enables or disables VOX feature for the selected
channel.
Press
Type
Side
Button 1
Side
Button 2
Front
Button
1
Front
Button 2
Front
Button 3
Short
Press
Unassign Unassign Monitor Scan Power
Level
Long
Press
Unassign Unassign Sticky
Monitor
Nuisance
Channel
Delete
Unassign
Press
Type
Side
Button 1
Side
Button 2
Front
Button 1
Front
Button 2
Front
Button
3
Short
Press
Long
Press

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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
Attaching and Removing the Antenna
To Attach Antenna
To Remove Antenna
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Antenna Connector
Threaded End
of Antenna
1. Fasten the antenna to the radio by placing the
threaded end of the antenna into the Antenna
Connector.
2. Rotate the antenna clockwise until tight.
1. Turn the antenna in a counter-clockwise direction
until it disengages from the radio.

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GETTING STARTED
Attaching and Removing the Battery To Attach Battery
To Remove Battery
Battery Slots
Grooves
Battery
Latch
1. Fit the battery slots with the grooves on the radio.
2. Slide the battery upwards until a click is heard.
1. Slide the battery latch away from the radio.
2. Slide the battery downwards.
3. Pull the battery away from the radio.

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GETTING STARTED
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip To Attach Belt Clip
To Remove Belt Clip
Release Tab
Mounting Grooves
1. Align mounting rails of the belt clip with the grooves
of the radio.
2. Slide the belt clip downwards until it clicks into place.
1. Safely insert a flat tool between the release tab and
the back surface of the radio.
2. Lift the release tab.
3. Slide the belt clip upwards.

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GETTING STARTED
Charging the Battery
Refer to picture below for the battery insert visual guide line.
1. Make sure radio is OFF.
2. Plug the power supply into an electric outlet.
3. Connect the power supply output cord connector into
the rear of the Desktop Changing Tray.,
4. The LED on the charger blinks green once to indicate
charger is turned ON.
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5. Turn the radio OFF before charging the battery.
Insert a battery, or a radio with a battery into the
charger’s pocket by:
a) Aligning the groove on each side of the battery
with the corresponding raised rail on each side of
the charger pocket OR
b) Pressing the battery towards the rear of the
pocket OR
c) Sliding the battery into the charger pocket,
ensuring complete contact between the charger
and battery contacts.
6. The charger’s LED color will indicate the battery
charging status. (See “Charging Status” on page 11).
Battery insert visual guide line

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GETTING STARTED
Note: To get maximum use from a new battery, charge it
overnight (12 to 16 hours) before using the battery for the
first time. The typical time needed to completely charge
the discharged battery is estimated within 2.5 to 5 hours
depending on its cell chemistry. Once the charger LED
turns solid green, the charging process is done.
LED Color Charging Status
Solid Red Charging
Blinking Red Battery Fault
Solid Green Charge Complete
Blinking Green Trickle Charging
Single Green Blink Power On
Blinking Yellow Waiting to Charge

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SCAN
SCAN
Scan allows you to monitor multiple channels and receive calls
that are transmitted on them.
Two types of scan are supported: Normal Scan and Priority
Scan. Normal Scan searches all channels sequentially in the
radio’s scan list, whereas Priority Scan allocates 50% of the
scanning time to the Priority Channel (the first channel in the
designated scan list).
During scan, when activity is detected that meets the
unsquelch condition, the radio stops scanning and switches to
that channel; the Gindicator is illuminated, and the channel
number is displayed. When no activity is detected for a pre-set
time, the radio resumes scanning.
If your radio has switched to a non-priority channel during
priority scan, it still checks for activity on the priority channel. If
activity is detected there, the radio switches to the priority
channel.
The radio transmits on the Home Channel, if PTT is pressed
during scanning. If the radio stops scanning, and changes to a
particular channel, all transmit and receive activity is
performed on that channel.
• Press the Scan button to begin channel scanning. The G
indicator blinks to indicate that the radio is scanning. The
LCD Screen shows the Home Channel where the scan
began.
• Press Scan button to stop scanning.
Deleting a Nuisance Scan Channel
A channel with unwanted activity is called a Nuisance
Channel. You can remove a Nuisance Channel from the scan
list temporarily. To remove a Nuisance Channel
• Press the Nuisance Channel Delete programmable button,
when your radio stops on a Nuisance Channel. A high-
pitched tone is heard.
You cannot remove the Home or Priority Channel from the
scan list. If attempted, a low-pitched tone is heard, and no
action is taken.
To reinstate the deleted channel(s) into the scan list, restart
scan, or simply turn off your radio and turn it on again.
Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Ch. 4
Ch. 1
Ch. 15
Ch. 14
Ch. 16
Home
Normal Scan
Start
Ch. 2 Ch. 1 Ch. 3
Ch. 1
Ch. 16
Ch. 1
Ch. 1
Home
Start
Priority Scan
Channel 1 Prioritized

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VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX)
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX)
When the VOX headset/microphone is connected, your radio
may be used in hands-free operation.
To start the VOX feature:
1. Connect the VOX headset to the accessory connector of
the radio. Make sure the radio is turned OFF before
connecting the VOX accessory.
2. Turn the radio ON.
To disable the VOX feature:
1. Press the PTT button on the radio. This allows you to use
the VOX headset, but you must press the radio PTT to
transmit.
To re-enable the VOX feature:
1. Turn the radio OFF, and turn it ON again, with the headset
connected to the accessory connector, or
2. Change channel with the VOX headset connected.
To adjust the VOX sensitivity level, see “ACCESORY
(Accessory)” on page 17 of this user guide.

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VOICE INVERSION SCRAMBLING
VOICE INVERSION SCRAMBLING
Your radio has the Voice Inversion Scrambling feature which
gives you an extra layer of privacy. This scrambling function is
implemented via a frequency inversion in analog mode using
two standard codes (3.29 KHz and 3.39 KHz).
To Enable and Disable the Scrambling Mode
Configure one of the programmable buttons for Scrambling
Mode. Press this button to enable or disable the function. You
can also configure this function via the Front Panel
Programming Mode ("Front Panel Programming Mode" Menu
on page 15).
To Change the Scrambling Code
Configure one of the programmable buttons for Scrambling
Code. Press this button to toggle between the two codes. You
can also configure this function via the Front Panel
Programming Mode ("Front Panel Programming Mode" Menu
on page 15).