Motorola 6866550D05-O User Manual

Commercial Series

Radio CP160

User Guide

6866550D05-O

Issue: December 2003

CONTENTS

Computer Software Copyrights . . . . . . . . . 2

RadioOverview .................... 3

Operation and Control Functions . . . . . . . . 3

Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Indicator Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Battery Charge Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

LCD Display and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Menu Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Menu Navigation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

GettingStarted.................... 13

Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Charging Your Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Desktop Rapid Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Accessory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Attaching the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Removing The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Attaching The Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Removing The Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Attaching The Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Removing The Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Turning the Radio On or Off . . . . . . . . . . .18

Radio On Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting a Radio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Home Revert Memory Channel (1&2) . . . .19

Store Memory Channel (1&2) . . . . . . . . . . 19

Receiving a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Sending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

VOX Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting a VOX Headset . . . . . . . . . 21

Enable/Disable Headset Sidetone. . . . . . .22

VOX Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Non-VOX Headset With In-Line PTT . .22

Keypad Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

RadioCalls........................23

Receiving a Selective Call . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Sending a Selective Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Receiving a Call Alert Page . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Sending a Call Alert Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Repeater Or Talkaround Mode . . . . . . . . .25

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Scan............................. 27

Start System Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

CONTENTS

Stop System Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Start Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Stop Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Talkback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

UserSettings......................39

Set Squelch Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Set Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Option Board On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Set the Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Display the Software Version . . . . . . . . . . 43

Delete a Nuisance Channel . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Restore Channels to the Scan List . . . 29

Edit a Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Add or Delete Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Prioritize a Channel in a Scan List . . . . . . 31

Set Priority Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Phone ........................... 33

Access the Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Receive a Phone Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Disconnect a Phone Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Make a Phone Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Tone Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Tones On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Keypad On/Off Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Call Tone Tagging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Escalert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

omputerSoftwareCopyright

The products described in this manual may include copyrighted computer 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 programmes contained in the products described in this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of the holders of the rights. Furthermore, the purchase of these products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any 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

This user guide covers the operation of the CP160 Portable Radios.

Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and

RF Exposure booklet 6864117B25_

Caution

This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy ICNIRP 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 (Motorola Publication part number 6864117B25_) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.

OPERATION AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Radio Controls

The numbers below refer to the illustrations on the inside front cover.

1. Push-to-talk (PTT)

Press and hold down this button to talk; release it to listen.

2. On-Off / Volume Knob

Used to turn the radio on or off, and to adjust the radio’s volume.

enclosed with your radio.

ATTENTION!

3. Channel Selector Knob

Used to switch the radio to different channels.

4. LED Indicators

Indicate radio status: Green: Solid during power up routine; off after successful power up; flashing when scanning. Red: Solid - transmitting; Flashing when transmitting - low battery: Flashing - channel is busy receiving. Yellow: Solid when radio is in monitor mode,or is sending a selective call or call alert; Flashing - receiving a selective call or call alert.

5. Microphone/Speaker

Hold the microphone 2.5 to 5 cm (1-2 inches) from your mouth, and speak clearly into it.

6. LCD Display

An 8 character single line display with up to 9 radio status icons.

7. Front Button P2

8. Menu Scroll Buttons L M

9. Front Button P1

10. Side Button 2

11. Side Button 1

12. Accessory Connector

Connects remote microphones, remote earphones and other accessories. Replace dust cap when not in use.

13. Belt Clip

JJJJ

KKKK

RADIO OVERVIEW

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RADIO OVERVIEW

Programmable Buttons

Your radio has four programmable buttons. Your dealer can program these buttons as shortcuts to various radio features. Check with your dealer for a complete list of functions your radio supports. Programmable buttons include:

• Side Buttons (S1 and S2)

• Front Buttons (

Some buttons can access up to two features, depending on the type of button press:

• short press—quickly pressing and releasing the

programmable buttons

• long press—pressing and holding the

programmable buttons for a minimum of 2.5

seconds

• hold down—pressing and holding down the

programmable buttons while checking status or

making adjustments

K and J)

The following table is a summary of programmable radio features and corresponding page references.

In the “Button” column, have your dealer record the name of the programmable button next to the feature that has been programmed to it.

Also, where appropriate, have your dealer indicate whether the button press requires a short press, a long press, or needs to be held down.

English

Feature Indicator Short Press Long Press Hold Down Page Button

Battery Indicator

——

Checks the battery charge status.

J button enters Menu Mode and

Menu Mode —

Volume S et — — —

Home Revert Memory Channel (1&2)

Store Memory Channel (1&2)

Monitor

†

This function is activated by EITHER a short OR a long press, but not both.

—

selects menu options. Once in Menu Mode,

K button is automaticall

re-assigned to exit Menu Mode.

Allows instant access to the home channel.

Stores current channel to the home channel.

A long press initiates Monitor. A short

press cancels Monitor.

†

Sounds a tone for adjusting the radio’s volume level.

——19

Monitors the selected channel for any activity.

—11

—19

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RADIO OVERVIEW

Feature Indicator Short Press Long Press Hold Down Page Button

Voice Operated Transmission

— Toggle VOX on and off.

†

(VOX)

Keypad Lock/ Unlock

Radio Call — Directly access radio call menu.

Repeater/ Talkaround

Scan/Nuisance Channel Delete

Toggles between using a repeater or transmitting directly to another radio.

Starts or stops the Scan operation.

Edit Scan List — Add, delete, or prioritize channels.

Phone D Directly access Phone mode.

Escalert — Toggle escalert on and off.

Squelch —

Power Level B

†

This function is activated by EITHER a short OR a long press, but not both.

Toggle squelch level between tight and normal squelch.

Toggle transmit power level between High and Low power.

Toggle keypad between locked and unlocked.

†

Deletes a nuisance channel while scanning.

†

—21

—23

—25

—27

—29

—33

—38

—41

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Feature Indicator Short Press Long Press Hold Down Page Button

Option Board

Lights —

†

This function is activated by EITHER a short OR a long press, but not both.

Toggle the option board on and off.

Toggle keypad and display backlights on and off.

†

—42

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Indicator Tones

High pitched tone Low pitched tone

Self Test Pass Tone

Self Test Fail Tone

Positive Indicator Tone

Negative Indicator Tone

Good Key Tone

Bad Key Tone

Some programmable buttons use tones to indicate one of two modes:

Programmable

Buttons

Scan Start Stop Power Level High Low Squelch Tight Normal Repeater/

Talkaround VOX Enabled Disabled

Silent Monitor/ Open Squelch

Home Revert Memory Channel (1&2)

Store Memory Channel (1&2)

Menu Mode J Radio Call — Enabled

Scan List Edit — Enabled Phone Mode — Enabled Option Board Enabled Disabled Escalert Enabled Disabled

Positive

Indicator Tone

Does not use

repeater

— Enabled

— Stored

— Accessed

Negative

Indicator Tone

Uses repeater

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Battery Charge Status

You can check battery charge status if your dealer has preprogrammed one of the programmable buttons. Hold down the preprogrammed Battery Indicator button. The charge status is shown on the display.

Battery Level Display

Full

Good

Fair

Low

Very Low

LED Indicator

The LED shows radio status as follows:

LED State Indication

Radio Call

Red Solid Radio transmitting.

Red Flashing Receiving.

Red Flashing Channel busy.

Scan

Green Flashing Radio is scanning.

Call Alert

Yellow Flashing Receiving a Call Alert

Yell ow Solid Sending a Call Alert

Selective Call

Yell ow Flashing Receiving a Selective Call

Yellow Solid Sending a Selective Call

Monitor/Open Squelch

Yellow Solid Radio in monitor mode.

Low Battery Level

Red Flashing Flashing when

transmitting.

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LCD DISPLAY AND ICONS

CHAN 32

Displays radio Status, Addresses or Channel, on one line of 8 characters. The top line of the display shows radio status icons, explained in the table below:

Symbol Name and Description

Option Board Indicator

Indicates that an option board is activated in the radio.

Signal Strength Indicator

The more bars, the stronger the signal being received by your radio.

Power Level Indicator

“L” lights when your radio is configured to transmit in Low Power. “H” lights when your radio is configured to transmit in High Power.

Monitor Indicator

The selected channel is being monitored.

Symbol Name and Description

Note: At extremely low temperatures, you may

Scan Indicator

Indicates that the scan feature is activated.

Priority Scan Indicator

Indicates that the scan feature is activated. The dot is flashing during priority scan mode when scan has landed on a Priority 1 channel. The dot is steady during priority scan mode when scan has landed on a Priority 2 channel.

Phone Indicator

Phone mode is selected.

Call Received Indicator

A Selective Call or Call Alert has been received.

Talkaround Indicator

You are transmitting directly to another radio, not via a repeater.

Keypad Lock

The keypad has been locked.

experience a slight delay in displaying new information. This is normal and does not affect the function of your radio.

English

MENU BUTTONS

Menu Button

If preprogrammed by your dealer, the two front buttons ( with other programmble features, to access and select menu options (

The dealer to either a short or long press to access the Menu Mode.

Exit the Menu

While in Menu Mode, the K button is automatically assigned to completely exit the Menu Mode by a long press, or by a series of short presses to exit from a sub-level of the menu hierarchy.

The radio also exits the menu mode if there have been no inputs via the navigation buttons for the default “Inactivity Time” or after a selection has been made. Once you have exited Menu Mode, the buttons return to normal programmable condition.

K and J) can be used, in conjunction

J); and exit menu mode (K).

J button can be preprogrammed by your

K and J

Menu Scroll Buttons

Used to scroll while in Menu Mode. Refer to the menu navigation chart for menu

selectable features.

Navigate the Menu

or M to scroll through the menu options. If

you scroll past the last option, the selection wraps around and starts again.

When you reach the required option, a short press

J button selects that option and enters the

of the sub-menu.

L or M to scroll through the sub-menu options.

Select the option with a short press of the

J button.

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RADIO OVERVIEW

MENU NAVIGATION CHART

(Refer to Menu Navigation guidelines— lower, left-hand corner of this page)

Radio

Calls

Selective

Call

Select/enter

Repeater/

Talkround

Reptr mode /

Talkrnd mode

Call Alert

Select/enter

Menu Navigation Guidelines

J to enter Menu Mode.

or to scroll through the list.

J to select Menu item

K return to previous menu level

Hold down

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K to exit Menu Mode

System

Scan

On/Off

Program

Lists

Scan List

add/

delete entry

Set prority

Phone

Standard/alert

Tone

On/Off

Tone Tag

1 - 6

Escalert

On/Off

Keypad

On/Off

Ton es

Squelch

Normal/Tight

Power Level

High/Low

Option Bd

Software Ver

Utilities

On/Off

Lights

On/Off

or to scroll through the

Menu sub-list.

J to select sub-menu item.

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