Motorola VL50 User manual

LSCRadioUserGuideInformationandGuidelines
ThefollowinguserguideappliestoboththeMotorolaVL50andCLS1410Radio’s.Belowareguidelines
establishedforusage.
1) Radiosandheadsetsaretobesignedoutatthebeginningofeachday.
2) Radiosaretobereturnedattheendofeachday.Ithasbeenfoundthatthemajorityofdamage
toboththeheadsetsandradiosoccurwhenstuffedintoapersonalcarryingbag.
3) TheChiefJudgesortheirdesigneeisresponsibleforissuingatthebeginningofthedayand
collectionattheendofeachday.
4) Thechiefjudgeshouldhavetheradiossettotheproperchannelsbeforeissuing.Itisadvised
thatthekeyboardshouldbelockedoutbeforeissuinginordertoavoidsettingsfrombeing
accidentallychanged.
5) Anyproblemswitheithertheheadsetorradioshouldbenotedonthesign‐out/inlog.
6) Weunderstandthataccidentshappen,pleasenoteanyatthetimeofreturn.
Thanksforvolunteering,yourtimeandeffortisappreciatedbytheLSC,Coachesandmostofallour
swimmers.Haveagreatmeet!
LSCOfficialsCommittee

VL50
Two-Way Radio User Guide
MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, and Radius are
registered in the Use Patent & Trademark Office.
All other product or service names are the proper of
their respecitive owners.
© Motorola, Inc. 2004. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
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Radio Controls
8
Radio Controls
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Use Pto:
Turn radio on/off
Adjust radio volume
Use Bto:
Transmit call tone
Use Push to Talk to:
Talk
Exit a menu
Use Sto:
Lock the keypad
Scroll through menus
Use Tto:
Monitor the frequency
Scan channels
Microphone
Accessory Jack
Speaker
Use [and ]to:
Change channels
Change menu settings
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Getting Started
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Charging Status LEDs
On the drop-in charger, the radio and battery charging pockets have their own LEDs.
On the MUC, each of the 6 charging pockets has an LED. The LEDs are grouped into pairs to
show which charging pockets are paired (for cloning, see page 27).
The LED is solid red when the battery is charging, and solid green when charging is complete.
Battery Meter
The battery meter in the upper left corner of the display (see page 15) shows how much
battery power is remaining.
Battery Life
Based on 5% transmit, 5% receive, 90% standby (standard duty cycle):
Note: For optimal battery life, high-capacity alkaline batteries are recommended.
Battery Type 3 Bars 2 Bars 1 Bar Flashing
db c m
Li-Ion 100%–85% 85%–25% 25%–10% Final 10%
AAA Alkaline 100%–75% 75%–40% 40%–10% Final 10%
Li-Ion – 12 Hours AAA Alkaline – 10 Hours
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Getting Started
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Turning Your Radio On and Off
See page 8 for a basic radio diagram.
Tur n
P clockwise to turn the radio on, and counterclockwise to turn the radio off. When the
radio is on, the transmit light on the top of the radio flashes every 3 seconds.
When you turn the radio on, the radio chirps and the display briefly shows all
features and display segments.
The radio then displays the current channel (larger number in
the center) and the frequency assigned to that channel (on the right indicated
by
l ).
The Interference Eliminator Code displays briefly (indicated by
y , then
the current channel remains displayed.
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Getting Started
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Adjusting the Volume
Tur n P clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Note: Do not hold the radio too close to your ear when adjusting the volume.
Reading the Display
Battery Meter
Programming Mode
Channel
Scan
Signal Strength and Channel Busy Indicator
Keypad Lock
Frequency and
Interference Eliminator
Code
Microphone Gain and
VOX
Frequency Indicator
Interference Eliminator
Code Indicator
VibraCall
®
Alert Indicator
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Talking and Receiving
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Talking and Receiving
Basic Radio Operation
1. Press and hold T to check for channel activity. If you hear static, the channel is clear to
use. Do not transmit if someone is speaking on the channel. Press
T
again to stop
monitoring.
2. To talk, press and hold
Push to Talk and speak into the microphone. Hold the radio
2 to 3 inches away from your mouth.
3. To listen, release
Push to Talk .
The transmit LED on the top of the radio is red when transmitting.
Signal Strength and Channel Busy Indicators
Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the strength of the incoming signal.
When there is activity on a frequency, the radio displays wand the
transmit light flashes at a faster rate of once per second.
When there is activity on the same frequency and code as your radio
(your radio is receiving), the radio displays wand a signal strength
from 1 (weakest) to 6 (strongest).
This can help determine when a
radio is moving out of range.
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Talking and Receiving
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With Compatible VOX Accessories
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Open the accessory cover.
3. Plug the audio accessory firmly into the accessory jack.
4. Turn the radio on. The radio displays
g . If g is flashing and
you are setting up the VOX accessory for the first
time, set the VOX sensitivity level (see page 19)
.
5. Lower the radio volume BEFORE placing the accessory in or
near your ear.
6. To transmit, speak into the accessory microphone. To receive,
stop talking.
To disable VOX operation, press
Push to Talk or remove the audio accessory.
Note: To order accessories, call 1-800-422-4210, or contact your point of purchase.
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Talking and Receiving
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Setting the VOX Sensitivity
You can adjust the sensitivity of your radio’s accessory or microphone during VOX operation
to suit different operating environments. These menus appear only when the VOX feature is in
use, which is indicated by
g .
1. Press
S
until g displays. The radio displays H when you are setting
the external VOX (with audio accessory).
2. Press
[
or
]
to select the sensitivity level:
Locking the Keypad
You can lock the keypad to avoid accidentally changing your radio settings.
1. Press and hold
S
for 3 seconds.
2. To unlock, press and hold
S
for 3 seconds.
Monitoring a Channel
Monitoring allows you to check for activity on a channel.
1. Press and hold
T . If the channel is clear to use, you will hear static
and
w and 0 will display.
2. Press
T again to stop monitoring.
0= Off 1= Low 2= Medium 3= High
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External VOX
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Programming Mode
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Entering Programming Mode
Press and hold Push to Talk and T for 3 seconds while turning the radio on. The radio beeps
and displays
k , the channel number flashes, and the frequency (indicated by l )
and code (indicated by
y ) display alternately.
Note: If you press and release the Push to Talk button when programming, you will return
to the front of the Programming Mode.
Selecting a Channel
1. In programming mode, press
S
until the channel number flashes and the
frequency and code display alternately (this is the first setting after you
enter programming mode).
2. Press
[ or ] to select the channel.
3. Press and hold
Push to Talk to exit programming mode, or press
S
to
continue programming.
Programming the Frequency
1. In programming mode, press
S
until l displays and the frequency
number flashes.
2. Press
[
or
]to select the frequency
.
3. Press and hold
Push to Talk to exit programming mode, or press
S
to
continue programming.
Note:
See page 34 for information on frequencies for communicating with other business
radios. If you are matching your VL50 radio to an existing Spirit GT radio, see page 40.
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Advanced Features
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Advanced Features
You can set the following features by pressing and holding additional buttons while turning
the radio on.
To Do This Press This Button
While Turning
the Radio On Default
Setting
Turn Keypad Tones On/Off
Turns keypad beeps off for silent keypad operation.
[On
Turn End-of-Transmission Tone On/Off
If enabled, your two-way radio transmits a tone when you
finish transmitting (like saying Roger or Over).
Ifkeypadtonesareoffandend-of-transmissiontoneison,
you will not hear the end-of-transmission tone, but it is
transmitted.
]Off
Turn Battery Save Mode On/Off
Decreases attack time, which is the brief period of time
between when the radio receives a transmission on its
frequency and broadcasts audio. Turning battery save
mode off decreases battery life by approximately 20%.
Push to Talk T[On
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Advanced Features
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Restore Factory Defaults
Returns radio to its original factory settings.
Push to Talk S---
To Do This Press This Button
While Turning
the Radio On Default
Setting
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Try This:
No Power
Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery.
Reposition or replace Alkaline batteries.
Message not
transmitted
Make sure Push to Talk is completely pressed while
transmitting.
Recharge, replace, and/or reposition batteries.
Verify the transmit light is illuminated while speaking.
Verify Channel, Frequency, and Code settings are correct.
Hearing other
noises or
conversation on
a channel
Frequency may be in use. Change on all radios if possible (see
page 23 and 24).
Poor audio
quality
Bandwidth does not match. For optimal audio quality when
communicating with VL50 radios, the bandwidth of other radios
should be set to 12.5 kHz, if possible.
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Troubleshooting
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Limited talk
range
Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings, or
vehicles decrease range (see page 17). Check for clear line of
sight to improve range.
Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt
decreases range. Change location of radio.
Message not
received
Confirm radios have the same channel, frequency, and
interference eliminator code settings (see page 21).
Recharge, replace, and/or reposition batteries.
Move to another location. Obstructions and operating indoors or
in vehicles may decrease range.
Verify radio is not in scan mode.
Heavy static or
interference
Radios are too close. They must be at least 5 feet apart.
Radios are too far apart or obstacles are interfering with
transmission.
Keypad locked
Unlock by holding Sfor 3 seconds.
Low batteries
Recharge or replace batteries. Extreme operating temperatures
affect battery life.
Symptom Try This:
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Troubleshooting
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Charger light
does not come
on
Reinsert radio and/or battery.
Clean battery and/or charger contacts.
Verify that the charging pin on the transformer is inserted
correctly into the drop-in charger.
AAA cells installed in radio. Remove and replace with Li-Ion
battery.
Low battery
meter reading
although new
batteries are
installed
Verify radio is set to the correct battery type (see page 10).
Verify high-capacity alkaline batteries are used for optimal
battery life.
Cannot activate
VOX
Feature not set and on (see page 18).
Sensitivity set to 0(see page 19).
Verify that accessory allows VOX operation.
Cannot enter
k mode
Unplug audio accessories and retry.
Symptom Try This:
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Use and Care
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Use and Care
If the radio is submerged in water...
Use a soft damp cloth
to clean the exterior. Do not immerse in water. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions.
Turn radio off and
remove batteries. Dry with soft cloth. Do not use radio until completely dry.
XXX
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VL50 Radio Programming Quick Reference
To enter programming mode, press and hold Push to Talk
and Qfor 3 seconds while turning the radio on. The radio
beeps and displays k, the channel number flashes, and the
frequency (indicated by l) and code (indicated by y)
display alternately.
Set the
Channel
Press [ or ] .
Set the
Frequency
Press
S until ldisplays.
Press
[ or ] to change the
frequency.
Set the
Interference
Eliminator
Code
Press
S until y
displays.Press
[ or ] to change
the code.
Set
Available
Channels
Press
S until =displays.
Press
[ or ] to select
number of available channels.
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VL50 Radio Programming Quick Reference
Set a Call
Tone
Press
S until Edisplay.s
Press
[ or ] to select1, 2, or
3for audible call tones, 4for
VibraCall, or 0for off (default).
Set the
Microphone
Gain
Press
S until gand ?display.
Press
[ or ] to select:
1Low sensitivity
2Medium sensitivity
3High sensitivity
Edit the
Scan List
Press
S until hdisplays and the
channel number and Yor nflash.
Press
[ or ] to select the
channel, then press
T to select Y
(include channel) or n(exclude
channel).
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