Motorola Professional GP640 User manual

Professional Radio
GP640
User Guide
68P64110B24A
Issue: June 2000

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
RadioOverview .................... 3
OperationandControlFunctions........ 3
RadioControls ................... 3
ProgrammableButtons............. 4
AudioSignalTones................ 5
GettingStarted..................... 7
BatteryInformation................... 7
BatteryCareandTips..............7
RecyclingorDisposalofBatteries .... 8
ChargingtheBattery...............8
Accessory Information . . . . . . . . . . .... 9
AttachingtheBattery.................9
RemovingtheBattery................. 9
AttachingtheAntenna............... 10
RemovingtheAntenna............... 10
AttachingtheBeltClip............... 11
RemovingtheBeltClip............... 11
AttachingtheSideConnector ......... 12
RadioOperation................... 13
TurningtheRadioOn-Off.............13
Adjusting the Radio’s Volume . . . . . . . . . 13
RadioRegistration...................14
RadioCalls........................15
MakingaCall.......................15
ContactList........................15
UserAbsent........................15
DedicatedCalls.....................16
EndingaCall.......................16
CancellingaCall....................16
ReceivingaCall.....................17
Receiving a Call on a OACSU System. . 17
Receiving a Call on a FOACSU System. 17
MissedCalls .......................18
CallDiversion ......................19
EmergencyCalls....................20
Personality........................21
MPT..............................21
Talkgroup..........................22
Fixed and Dynamic Groups . . . . . . . . .22
ConventionalMode..................23
PersonalitySelection.................24

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Features ......................... 25
VoiceRecorder .................... 25
SafetyInformation................. 27
SafeandEfficientOperation..........27
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy. . . 27
Radio Operation and EME Exposure. . . . 28
Electromagnetic Interference/
Compatibility....................... 28
OperationalWarnings ............... 28
VehicleswithanAirBag........... 28
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. . . 28
Batteries....................... 28
Blasting Caps and Areas. . . . . . . . . . . 29
OperationalCautions................ 29
DamagedAntennas .............. 29
Batteries....................... 29
GeneralRadioCare................. 29 Computer Software Copyright
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programmes stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the
United States of America and other countries preserve for Motorola Europe
and Motorola Inc. certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer
programmes, including the right to copy or reproduce in any form the
copyrighted computer programme. Accordingly, any copyrighted computer
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licence under the copyrights, patents, or patent applications of the holders of
the rights, except for the normal non-exclusive royalty free licence to use that
arises by operation of the law in the sale of the product.

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RADIO OVERVIEW
RADIO OVERVIEW
This user guide covers the operation of the
GP640 Portable Radio.
Please read pages 27 to 29 before using this radio
OPERATION AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Radio Controls
The numbers below refer to the illustrations on
the inside front cover.
1. Rotary Knob
Used as a multi-function scroll key and as a
channel selector in Conventional mode.
2. On-Off / Volume Knob
Used to turn the radio on or off, and to adjust
the radio’s volume.
3. Clear Button (Side Button 1)
Used to cancel a call, clear down at the end of
a call or Carrier Monitor (Conventional mode).
4. Push to Talk Button (PTT)
Press and hold down this button to talk, release
it to listen.
5. Side Button 2
Personality button, otherwise programmable.
6. Side Button 3 (programmable)
7. Top Button (programmable)
Recommended as Emergency button.
8. LED Indicator
Green: Flashes to indicate NO SERVICE.
Red: On when radio is transmitting.
Red Flashing: When transmitting - battery low.
Green:Ontoindicatemonitormodeactive
(Conventional Mode).
Red Flashing: When receiving - channel busy
(Conventional Mode).
9. Microphone
10. Antenna
11. Accessory Connector
Connects headsets, remote speaker/micro-
phones and other accessories. Replace
attached dust cap when not in use.

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RADIO OVERVIEW
Programmable Buttons
Several of your radio buttons can be
programmed (by your dealer) to activate the
radio features.
The following table shows the features that can
be assigned to the Top button and the Side
Buttons 2 and 3.
Feature Description
Dedicated Call/
Emergency
To make a call to a pre-determined number. This can
be an emergency number, effectively activating an
Emergency Call.
Personality To select one of two radio personalities, (e.g. MPT trunking system or conventional system).
This will normally be Side Button 2.
Missed Calls To select the Missed Call list. This is a list of calls received and stored by the radio when you were
unable to take the call.
Record/Play-back
(Voice Recorder)* To record/play-back incoming calls or memo using voice recorder feature.
*Voice Storage option board needs to be installed and enabled to activate voice
storage features.

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RADIO OVERVIEW
Audio Signal Tones (Normal Tones)
High pitched tone Low pitched tone
Tone Signal Description
Self test Power up.
Tone A Call clear indication.
Tone B Traffic channel allocated or PTT/ Mic/
Loudspeaker enabled.
Tone C1 System busy.
Tone C2 Unavailable.
Tone C3 Called party busy.
Tone C4 Invalid number.
Tone D Call set up in progress, wait for further
indications.
Tone F Transaction confirmed, called unit
will call back.
Tone G Look at display for call set up or
System information.
Tone H Invalid entry.
Key click Confidence tone when any key pressed or
speech limitation alert.
Fail tone Hardware error or Call timed out
(conventional mode).
Tone I Low battery warning.
Tone K1 Voice Storage recording.
Tone K2 Voice Storage warning.
Tone K3 Voice Storage full.
Tone L1 1st Personality.
Tone L2 2nd Personality.
Tone M1 Talkgroup Confirmation.
Tone M2 Talkgroup unavailable.
Tone N1 Out of range alert.
Ring
tones
Standard/
English/French/
General
Incoming call, press
PTT, then wait for
further indications.
Tone Signal Description

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RADIO OVERVIEW
Audio Signal Tones (Alternative)
High to Low pitched tones
Tone Signal Description
Self test Power up.
Tone A Call clear indication.
Tone B Traffic channel allocated or PTT/ Mic/
Loudspeaker enabled.
Tone C1 System busy.
Tone C2 Unavailable.
Tone C3 Called party busy.
Tone C4 Invalid number.
Tone D Call set up in progress, wait for further
indications.
Tone F Transaction confirmed, called unit
will call back.
Tone G Look at display for call set up or
System information.
Tone H Invalid entry.
Key click Confidence tone when any key pressed or
Speech limitation alert.
Fail tone Hardware error or Call timed out
(conventional mode).
Tone I Low battery warning.
Tone K1 Voice Storage recording.
Tone K2 Voice Storage warning.
Tone K3 Voice Storage full.
Tone L1 1st Personality.
Tone L2 2nd Personality.
Tone M1 Talkgroup Confirmation.
Tone M2 Talkgroup unavailable.
Tone N1 Out of range alert.
Ring
tones
Standard/
English/French/
General
Incoming call, press
PTT, then wait for
further indications.
Tone Signal Description

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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INFORMATION
Battery Care and Tips
This product is powered by a nickel-cadmium (Ni-
Cd), nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH), or lithium-ion
rechargeable battery.
The following battery tips will help you obtain the
highest performance and longest cycle life from
your Motorola rechargeable battery.
• Charge your new battery overnight (14-16 hrs)
before using it to obtain maximum battery
capacity and performance.
• Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead
to battery damage and void the battery warranty.
• When charging a battery that is attached to the
radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.
• The battery should be at about 25°C (room
temperature) whenever possible. Charging a
cold battery (below 10°C) may result in leakage
of electrolyte and ultimately, in failure of the
battery.
• Charging a hot battery (above 35°C) results in
reduced discharge capacity, affecting the
performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate
battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing
circuit to ensure that the battery is charged
within these temperature limits.
• Newbatteriescanbestoreduptotwoyears
without significant cycle loss. Store new/unused
batteries in a cool dry area.
• Batteries which have been in storage should be
charged overnight.
• Do not return fully charged batteries to the
charger for an “extra boost”. This action will
significantly reduce cycle life.
• Do not leave your radio and battery in the
chargerwhen not charging. Continuous charging
will shorten battery life. (Do not use your charger
as a radio stand.)
• For optimum battery life and operation use only
Motorola brand chargers. They were designed to
operate as an integrated energy system.

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GETTING STARTED
Recycling or Disposal of Batteries
At the end of its useful life, the NiCd battery can
be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not
be available in all areas.
Motorola endorsesand encourages the recycling
of all re-chargeable batteries. Contact your local
Motorola dealer for further information.
Charging the Battery
If a battery is new, or its charge level is very low,
indicated by high pitched warning tones, you will
need to charge the battery before you can use it
in your radio.
Note: Batteries are shipped uncharged from the
factory. New batteries could prematurely
indicate full charge, charge a new battery for
14-16 hrs before initial use.
1. Place the radio with the battery attached, or the
battery alone, in the charger.
2. The charger’s LED indicates the charging
progress.
Battery chargers will charge only the Motorola
authorized batteries listed below; other batteries
will not charge.
FM - Factory Mutual
NiCd
Charger LED Status
Red Battery is charging
Green Battery is fully charged
Flashing Red * Battery is unchargeable
Flashing Yellow Charger is getting ready to charge
Flashing Green Battery is 90% charged
*Battery is damaged. Please contact your dealer.
Part No. Description
HNN9008
HNN9009
HNN9010
HNN9011
HNN9012
HNN9013
High-Capacity NiMH
Ultra-High-Capacity NiMH
Ultra-High-Capacity FM NiMH
High-Capacity FM NiCd
High-Capacity NiCd
Lithium-Ion

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GETTING STARTED
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
Attaching the Battery
1. Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery
into the slots at the bottom of the radio’s body.
2. Press the top part of the battery towards the
radio until you hear a click.
Removing the Battery
1. Turn off the radio, if it is turned on.
2. Slide the battery latches, on both sides of the
battery, downwards.
3. Pull the top part of the battery away from the
radio’s body, and remove the battery.
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2
Slots
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2
Battery
Latches

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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Antenna
1. Align the threaded end of the antenna with the
radio’s antenna connector.
2. Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it.
Removing the Antenna
1. Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you
can remove it.

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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Belt Clip
1. Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of
the battery.
2. Press the belt clip downwards until a click is
heard.
Removing the Belt Clip
1. Useakeytopressthebeltcliptabawayfrom
the battery.
2. Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it.
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Belt Clip Tab

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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Side Connector
Antenna
Loop
Thumbscrew
Slot
1Place the loop (attached to the side connector
cover) over the antenna; then slide it down-
ward until it touches the top of the radio.
2Insert the tab on top of the cover into the slot
above the connector.
3Position the cover over the connector and
align the thumbscrew with the threaded hole
in the radio.
4Tighten the thumbscrew to hold the cover in
place. Do not overtighten the thumbscrew.

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GETTING STARTED
RADIO OPERATION
Turning The Radio On or Off
• To turn the radio on, turn the On-Off/Volume
Control knob clockwise.
• To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume
Control knob counterclockwise until you hear a
click.
Adjusting the Radio’s Volume
• Turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob to adjust
thevolumelevel.
ON OFF

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GETTING STARTED
Radio Registration
When turned on, the radio enters a self test routine,
the self test tone will sound and the LED will light
green. If the radio fails the self test a continuous low
tone will sound until the radio is turned off .
Note: If the radio fails the self test routine, consult
your dealer.
When the self test is complete the radio will scan for
system access with the LED on the top of the radio
flashing GREEN.
The radio personality will be the one last used prior
to the radio being switched off. To check the radio
personality or select a new personality refer to
PERSONALITY - Personality Selection.
When a system is acquired, the green LED will go
off.

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RADIO CALLS
RADIO CALLS
Making a Call
The radio is capable of making a variety of
calls, including calls to individual radios,
groups of radios and calls to private and public
telephone systems.
Before you can make a call the radio must be
in the IDLE STATE, i.e. a personality has been
selected and no call is in progress.
The radio can make calls by using the Contact
List or Dedicated Calls.
Contact List
The contact list allows access to up to 16
preprogrammed numbers using the rotary
knob (1) when the radio is in the IDLE STATE.
Use the rotary knob to scroll through the list
and select the required number indicated on
base of the knob. Make the call by:
If a contact list number is selected but no call
request is sent, tone H sounds and the radio
reverts to the IDLE STATE.
User Absent
User Absent is a network feature which may be
enabled in your radio. With this feature
enabled, entry into the user absent mode is
automatic and any calls received when you are
away from your radio will be put into the
Missed Calls list automatically and the
message “Will call back” sent to the caller.
When you return to your radio, check whether
tone G sounds every 10 seconds which
indicates that your radio is in user absent
mode. Press any button to exit user absent
mode and return the radio to the idle state for
normal operation.
1PTT button to make radio call.
The radio sends out its ID and sounds a tone.
2After the call is set-up, press PTT button and
talk with your mouth 2.5-5 cm from micro-
phone. Release PTT to listen.
3When finished with call.
4CLEAR BUTTON Tone A sounds

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RADIO CALLS
Dedicated Calls
Dedicated calls can be made from a
preprogrammed Dedicated Call button. Press
the Dedicated Call button to make a call to a
commonly used pre- programmed number.
The call may also be programmed as an
Emergency call, Priority call or Status call.
Ending a Call
Always end a call by:
Cancelling a Call
At any time while setting up a call it may be
cancelled by:
1CLEAR BUTTON Tone A sounds
1CLEAR BUTTON Tone D or G
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RADIO CALLS
Receiving A Call
There are two types of systems on which the
radio may be used, Off Air Call Set Up (OACSU)
and Full Off Air Call Set Up (FOACSU).
If you are in doubt about which system you are
operating on, please consult your dealer.
Receiving a call on an OACSU system
When the radio is called:
Receiving a call on an FOACSU system
When the radio is called:
Note: Thesystemmayhavealimitedcalltimeand
the call may be terminated automatically if
this call time is exceeded.
1Tone D sounds LED flashesred. Call is
being set up
2Tone B sounds LED extinguished
1Ringing tone sounds LED flashes red.
2PTTbuttontoacceptcall.
(Unless in talkgroup personality, when the
radio unmutes automatically for dynamic and
fixed group calls)
3Tone D sounds LED flashesred. Call is
being set up
4Tone B sounds LED extinguished

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RADIO CALLS
Missed Calls
If a call remains unanswered, the call will be
stored by the radio, provided that missed calls
has been programmed into your radio.
Only one call can be stored. If the same radio
calls more than once the call is only stored
once. When the call have been stored by the
radio, any further calls received overwrite the
stored call.
When a call has been stored by the radio, tone
G will sound every ten seconds.
The Missed Call List is entered directly by
pressingtheMissedCallbuttonwhentheradio
is in the IDLE STATE.
You can call back to the number in the Missed
Call list by:
On a successful call set- up, the entry is
automatically deleted from the stack and the
radio returns to the IDLE STATE.
An unanswered call may be deleted from the
Missed Call list at any time by:
Note: The calls in the Missed Call list are not
deleted when the radio is turned off. It is not
possible to call back status calls.
1PTT button to make the call.
The radio sends out its ID and sounds a tone.
2After the call is set-up, press PTT button and
talk with your mouth 2.5-5 cm from micro-
phone. Release PTT to listen.
3CLEAR BUTTON Tone A sounds
1Press MISSED CALL button to enter list
2Press CLEAR button to delete entry in list
Radio returns to IDLE STATE