Motorola XTN Series User manual

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Models XU1100, XU2100, and XU2600
Models XV1100, XV2100, and XV2600
TWO-WAY RADIO
User's Guide
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Safety and General Information
Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation
Read This Information Before Using Your Radio
The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety
information contained in user guides published prior to July 2000. For information
regarding radio use in a hazardous atmosphere please refer to the Factory Mutual
(FM) Approval Manual Supplement or Instruction Card, which is included with radio
models that offer this capability.
RF Operational Characteristics
Your radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and
transmits radio frequency (RF) energy. The XTN Series VHF radios operate in the
frequency range of 151-161 MHz, the XTN Series UHF radios operate in the
frequency range of 461-469 MHz. When you communicate with XU1100 or XV1100
radios the output power level is 1.0 watt, with other XTN Series radios, the output
power level is 2.0 watts
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Your Motorola radio is designed to comply with the following national and
international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio
frequency electromagnetic energy:
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations; 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition
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•National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the
United States, Report 86, 1986
•International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
•Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300
GHz, 1999
•Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic
Radiation - Human Exposure) Standard 1999 (applicable to wireless phones
only)
To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above
standards, always adhere to the following procedures:
Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate
FCC regulations.
DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna
affects the effective range.
Two-Way Radio Operation
When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical
position with the microphone two to three inches (5. 0 to 7.5 cm) away from the lips.
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Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you
wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola
supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this
product. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC RF
exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the radio
and its antenna is at least one inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting.
Data Operation
When using any data feature of a device, with or without an accessory cable,
position the device and its antenna at least one inch (2.5 cm) from the body.
Approved Accessories
For a list of approved Motorola accessories refer to the Two-Way Radio section of
www.motorola.com/store.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference
(EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for
electromagnetic compatibility.
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your
radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health
care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a
radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
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Medical Devices
Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum
separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless
radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research by, and recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
Persons with pacemakers should:
•ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches (15 centimeters) from their
pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.
•not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
•use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
•turn the radio OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your
device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may
be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
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Safety and General Use While Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive.
Always obey them. When using your radio while driving, please:
•Give full attention to driving and to the road.
•Use hands-free operation, if available.
•Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions
so require.
Operational Warnings
For Vehicles with an Air Bag
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment
area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag
deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force
and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as
“Intrinsically Safe.”
Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive
atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include
fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such
as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially
explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted.
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Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you
are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-
way radio.”Obey all signs and instructions.
Operational Cautions
Antennas
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a
conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed
terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit)
and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly
when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.
Charging Safety Instructions
Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on:
1. the battery
2. the battery charger, and
3. the radio using the battery.
Caution: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable battery. Other
types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
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Save these Instructions
1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
2. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped
or damaged in any way.
3. Do not disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been
dropped or damaged in any way.
4. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If plug will not fit the out-
let, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An improper condition
can result in a risk of electric shock.
5. To reduce risk of damage to cord or plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when
disconnecting charger from AC receptacle.
6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
7. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
8. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over,
or subjected to damage or stress.
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9. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an
improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and/or electric shock. If an
extension cord must be used, make sure:
•That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size
and shape as those on the plug of the charger.
•That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition,
and
•That the cord size is18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for
lengths up to 150 feet.
10. The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, call
Motorola Product Services at:
1-800-353-2729 (U.S.A.) 1-800-461-4575 (Canada)
1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone) 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone)
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Introduction
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a
MotorolaXTN Series Radio.
Your radio is a product of Motorola’s
70 plus years of experience as a
world leader in the designing and
manufacturing of communications
equipment. The revised industrial
design reflects the heritage and
ruggedness of the XTN Series. The
XTN Series radios provide cost-
effective communications for
businesses such as retail stores,
restaurants, schools, construction
sites and more. Motorola
professional two-way radios are the
perfect communications solution for
all of today’s fast-paced industries.
Note: Please read this manual
carefully to ensure you know
how to properly operate the
radio before use.
Motorola
Consumer Products Division
1705 Belle Meade Court
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Package Contents
•Radio
•Swivel Belt Holster
•NiMH Battery NTN8971
•10-Hour Charger NNTN4021
•User's Guide
•Accessory Brochure
•Warranty Card
Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and all other
trademarks indicated as such herein are
Trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.
© 2001 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved.
Printed in the U.S.A. 08/01
For a copy of a large-print
version of this guide, or for
product-related questions,
please contact:
1-800-353-2729 U.S.A.
1-800-461-4575 Canada
1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone)
On the web, please refer to:
www.motorola.com/radios/professional
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ContentsContents
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Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Turning On/Off Your Radio . . . . . . . 3
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the
Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Interference Eliminator Code . . . 11
Eavesdrop Reducer . . . . . . . . . . 11
Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Manager Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Assigning Channels to Presets . . . 12
Cloning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Resetting Factory Defaults . . . . . . 13
Settings and Functions Display 14
Operating Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Signal Strength Indicator . . . . . . . . 15
Monitor Signal Strength Indicator . 15
User Menu Features . . . . . . . . 16
Setting Call Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting Microphone Gain . . . . . . . . 16
Hands-Free Use/VOX . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting Preferences for Scanning. . 19
Setting the Battery Type* . . . . . . . 20
End-of-Transmission Tone . . . . . . 20
Keypad Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Frequency and Code Charts . . 23
VHF Frequency Chart . . . . . . . . . . 23
UHF Frequency Chart . . . . . . . . . . 24
Interference Eliminator Codes . . . . 25
Digital Private Line/DPL Codes . . . 26
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Motorola Limited Warranty . . . 30
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FCC Licensing Information
FCC
FCC Licensing Information
XTN Series professional two-way radios operate on radio frequencies that are
regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In order to transmit
on these frequencies, you are required to have a license issued by the FCC.
Application is made on FCC Form 601 and Schedules D, E and G.
To have the FCC forms please request document 000601 which includes all forms
and instructions. If you wish to have the document faxed, mailed or have questions,
please use the following contact information.
Before filling out your application, you must decide which frequency(ies) you can
operate on. See the Frequency and Code Charts on page 23.
For questions on determining your radio frequency, please call Motorola Product
Services at:
1-800-448-6686
Faxed
contact the Fax-On-
Demand system at:
Mailed
call the FCC forms
hotline at:
Questions
regarding FCC license
contact the FCC at:
1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM
1-800-418-3676
1-888-CALL-FCC
1-888-225-5322
Or: http://www.fcc.gov
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FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s
authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To
comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should be made only by
or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform
transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services
as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services.
Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not
authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC
rules.
Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed
is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.
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Getting Started
Turning On/Off Your Radio
A Diagram of your New XTN Series Radio and its Functions can be found on page 8.
Volume
You can set the volume by adjusting the knob on the top of the radio; P.
Note:
Do not hold the radio too close to your ear when the volume is at a high setting.
Tur n
knob Display Normal Menu Mode
P
Turn knob on the top of the radio clockwise to turn the
radio On. Turn the Knob counterclockwise to turn the
radio Off.
The radio chirps and the display will briefly show all
features and display segments of your radio.
Then, the code area will briefly display the current Channel
(larger number located in the center of the display) and the
Frequency assigned to that Channel.
The Interference Eliminator Code shows briefly. Current
Channel will be left on display.
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Installing Batteries
The Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery
•Push the Ribbed Latch on the bottom of
the radio away from the battery door, or
toward the contacts.
•Slide and lift the battery door off.
•Place the battery so that the charge
contacts are facing out toward the
battery door. Insert the top of the
battery into the radio and push the
battery up and into the battery
compartment. The battery fits tightly
into place.
•Slide and snap the battery door into
place.
Note: *Based upon 5/5/90 duty cycle.
Ribbed
Latch
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AA Alkaline Batteries
Your radio can also use 4 AA batteries; alkaline cells provide 24 hours* of radio use.
Battery Meter
The battery meter located in the upper left hand corner of the display indicates how
much battery power you have remaining.
•Push the ribbed latch on the bottom of the radio
away from the battery door.
•Slide and lift the battery door off.
•Place AA batteries matching the markings in
the compartment.
•Slide and snap the battery door into place.
Full Two-thirds Full One-third Full Battery Meter flashes
when almost empty.
db c m
When the battery meter Flashes; m, the radio chirps after releasing Mand every
10 minutes.
Note: *Based upon 5/5/90 duty cycle.
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Diagram of your New XTN Series Radio and its Functions
Indicator Light:
Use Bto:
Transmit call tone
Use Mto:
Tal k
Exit a menu
Use \button to:
Scroll through menus
Lock the keypad
Use T/ Sbuttons to:
Access Presets
(XU2600, XV2600)
Microphone:
Use P(Power) to:
Turn power On/Off
Adjust radio volume
Accessory Jack
Audio Accessories
Radio Plug-in Charging
Use Jbutton to:
Turn Scan On/Off
(XU2600, XV2600)
Monitor the Frequency
Use [and ] to:
Change Channels
(XU2600, XV2600)
Scroll through
menu settings
Speaker:
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Charging
The NiMH Battery with 10-Hour Charger
•Make sure the radio is Off.
•Lift Accessory Cover and plug the 10-Hour
Charger (NNTN4021) firmly into the lower
jack (small hole). Please see figure.
•Plug the charger into an electric outlet.
The light on the charger will glow red if
charging properly.
Note: Charge the battery (NTN8971)
overnight (16 hours) before using it for
the first time, it will only need up to ten
hours of charging thereafter.
For optimum battery life, the battery
must not be left charging for prolonged
periods after reaching full charge.
Charging the battery over the
weekend is acceptable.
If radio is On while charging,
additional time is required to charge
the battery.
Light
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With Drop-in Charging Tray ( Not included with all models)
The Drop-in Charging Tray can be placed on any
flat surface and provides drop-in charging
convenience.
•Connect 10-Hour Charger (NNTN4021)
and Drop-in Charging Tray* (NNTN4019)
by inserting plug into the rear of Drop-in
Charging Tray.
•To charge the radio, place into the
Drop-in Charging Tray with the radio facing
toward you.
Note: The battery can be charged while inside
the radio or removed from the radio and
placed in Drop-in Charging Tray
separately. The battery’s contacts must
face down and the Motorola Logo must
face the front of Charger.
The light on the 10-Hour Charger will glow
continuously when radio/battery is inserted.
Note: Allow 10 hours for the battery to reach
full charge.
* Accessory Number for Drop-in Charger is 53872.
10-Hour Charger
NNTN4021
Drop-in
Charging Tray
NNTN401
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