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Safety Information
General Safety Information
•This terminal meets the applicable safety standards if
used as prescribed. All operating and safety instructions
are to be followed carefully.
CAUTION! Before using this product, read the
operating instructions for safe usage contained in
the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet,
Motorola Publication part number 6866537D38
(for Europe, Middle East and Africa regions) or
6804110J47/6804113J24 (for Asia and Pacific
regions), enclosed with your radio.
•Motorola recommends the usage of Motorola approved
accessories only.
•Only specialized workshops should be contacted for
installation, maintenance and repair work.
•Keep this User Guide and the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet in a safe place and make it available
to other operators, and in case, that the radio is passed
on to other people.
Safety
Copyright Information
The Motorola products described in this manual may include
copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other mediums. Laws in the United
States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain
exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the
copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted
Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola prod-
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ucts described in this manual may not be copied or reproduced 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 licence under the copyrights, patents, or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal
non-exclusive royalty-free licence to use that arises by operation of the law in the sale of a product.
Product Specific Information
•Max. Voltage 4.2 V
•Max. Current 0.5 A
•Max. RF Power1 Watt
•Max. Speaker Load0.5 Watts at 8 Ohms
•Antenna Impedance50 Ohms
•Operation Temperature Range -20
° C to +60° C
•Operating TimeContinuous / Intermittent
Note: In general, the radio transmit and receive time
(operating cycle ti me ) is d etermined by the communic ation system. On overload, re spectively o n extensiv e use
beyond the systems s pecifications at high ambient temperatures, the radio is protected by its thermal control,
which cuts down the RF output power, thus red ucing
the radio coverage range.
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of the Motorola MTH800.
Enhanced TETRA features and state-of-the-art technology
help to keep you in constant touch with all of your work and
personal contacts.
You can operate your MTH800 in English, German, French,
Spanish, Dutch, or in a language defined by your Service
Provider. The default setting from factory is English. For more
information, please see “Setting the Display’s Working
Language” on page 83.
How to Use this Guide
This guide describes the MTH800 features as setup and preprogrammed at the factory.
Your Service Provider or your organisation may have
customised your MTH800 to optimise its use for your
individual needs. Check with your Service Provider or
organisation to find out the differences from this guide.
Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the
following special notations used to highlight certain
information or items:
Getting Started
ExampleDescription
or Select
More...> Networks >
TXI Mode > Activate
Contacts
On
Key presses are shown as a key symbol or in
bold print for soft key functions.
Indicates navigation in menu items.
Highlighted text indicates the selection.
Indicates the active setting.
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ExampleDescription
Status DeliveredInformation appearing on the MTH80 0 display is
shown in special print.
<User Defined>
Indicates a prompt or message configured by
your Service Provider.
A Note contains additional information which is
relevant to the item feature.
Installing the Battery
1. Remove the battery from its protective clear plastic case.
2. If necessary, remove the battery cover as shown below.
3. Insert the battery top into the compartment as illustrated.
4. Carefully press the battery silver bottom downward until it clicks
into place.
5. Replace battery cover.
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Replacing the Battery
1.To remove the battery cover, push down the cover button. Slide
the cover away.
2.Push retaining clip up and then lift the top of the battery out.
3.Replace the battery.
RETAINING CLIP
Charging the Battery
Motorola approved chargers provide optimum performance.
Other chargers may not fully charge your Motorola LithiumIon battery or may reduce the life of the battery.
The MTH800 can be either
1.Insert the connector on the charger into the socket at the base
of the MTH800. Select the required plug adapter (UK or European type) and connect to the charger. Then plug the charger
into a suitable mains socket.
2.The MTH800 displays the Charger Connected message only
if the MTH800 is On when conne cting the cha r ge r. If the
MTH800 is Off, the display shows an icon of the battery in
charging.
The Battery icon shows the chargi ng status (see below).
The performance of the rechargeable battery delivered with
your terminal depends on the way the battery is treated.
Therefore, to comply with the Motorola warranty for batteries
and to assure high performance and a long life cycle of your
Motorola rechargeable battery, please read and follow the
maintenance rules stated bel ow.
Storage
Do not store your battery where the temperatures will exceed
65 °C or fall below -20 °C.
New Lithium-Ion batteries (i.e.batteries that have never been
charged before) may be stored for up to 2 years (with up to
50% of maximum charge) in well ventila ted, cool and dry
areas with some capacity loss in life cycle.
Batteries, which have already been charged and then stored
for more than 2 months should be recharged overnight (1416 hours) before use.
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Extending Battery Life
A battery is an expendable part and may need replacing
during the life of the terminal.To ensure maximum service life
of your handset, always replace the battery with a genuine
Motorola replacement.
In order to ensure maximum life from your battery, do not
place the handset and/or battery in the charger, unless you
really want to charge the battery.
Battery Charging Temperature
Your charger will only charge your battery when it is at
temperature range of 1 °C to 37°C.
This is due to the fact that the internal battery cell can be
charged in the temperature range of 0 °C to 45 °C.
As the temperature gets colder (close to 0 °C) less capacity
is stored in the battery.
If, during charging, the temperature is out of range, the
battery might not be fully charged since the charging is
temporarily stopped until the temperature becomes suitable.
The range of battery operation is from 0 °C to +45 °C in
charger mode and from -10 °C to +60 °C in discharge
(application) mode.
First Time Battery Charging
Always charge your new battery/(whichever type) overnight
(14-16 hours) before using it.This is referred to as Initialising
and will ensure maximum battery start capacity.
Getting Started
Battery Charging Rules
Generally, to reduce the number of charge cycles as much
as you can wait for Low Battery message to charge as this
will ensure maximum battery life.
Do not use your charger as a terminal stand or leave your
terminal and fully charged battery connected to the charger
whilst not charging. Continuous charging will shorten the
battery life.
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Attaching the Antenna
Turn the MTH800 Off before installing or removing the antenna.
Insert the bottom of the antenna into the screw-in base on the
top of the MTH800. Turn counter clockwise until snug. Do
not force.
Turn counter-clockwise
to attach
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Controls and Indicators
21. Emergency Key
(on top of the MTH800)
20. Rotar y K no b
(on top of the MTH800)
19. Earpiece
17b. Programmable
Side Key
(at the side of the MTH800)
18. PTT Side Key
(at the side of the MTH800)
1. Ante n na
2. LED
3. Top Microphone
4. Exte rnal Antenna
Connector
(back of the MTH800)
5. Alphanumeric
Display
Getting Started
17a. Programmable
Side Key
(at the side of the MTH800)
16.Soft Keys (2)
15. Send Key
14. Four-Way Na vig ation
13. Speaker
Key
(under keypad)
12. Speaker
Control Key
11. Accessory Con nector
(at the base of the MTH800)
NumberDescription
1 Antenna
2 LED (Indicator)
3 Top Microphone
Activated during half-duplex, high-audio calls such as
Group Calls.
6. Menu Key
7. On-Off/End/Home
key
8. Audio Accessory
Connector
of the MTH800)
(at the side
9. Alphanumeric
Keypad
10. Bottom Micropho ne
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NumberDescription
4 External Antenna Connector
Used with the digital car kit to connect the RF signal to the
external antenna.
(At the back of the MTH800)
Provides alphanumeric text an d images wit hin 65,536
colours and 130 x 13 0 pixe ls wi th bac kligh ting and scal abl e
fonts.
Used to enter the main menu and the context sensitive
menu.
Press and hold to turn the MTH800 On/Off.
Press to end calls.
Press to return to the Home display (idle screen).
(At the side of the MTH800)
Use the keypad to enter alphanumeric characters for
dialing, contact entries and text messages.
Activated during ha lf-duplex and full -duplex, low-audi o calls
such as Phone Calls.
Provides connection for accessories.
(At the base of the MTH800)
Selects earpiece (low audio) or speaker (high audio)
Press up, down, left or right for list scrolling, while moving
around the menu hierarchy, or for alphanumeric text
editing.
Used to initiate or answer full-duplex calls (such as Phone
Calls), or send status and text messages.
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NumberDescription
16 Soft Key(s)
Press to select the option that appears in the display
directly above the left or right soft key
17 Programmable Side Keys 1 and 2
Default programming: upper Side ke y activate s/deactiva tes
Backlight; lower Side key activates Screen Saver.
(See also No. 19)
18 Push-To-Talk Button (PTT)
Press and hold this side button to talk in half-duplex calls,
release it to listen.
Press to send status and text messages.
19 Earpiece
20 Programmable Rotary Knob
Default programming: “Dual” - Press the knob to toggle
between “volume” and “list”. Side keys (No. 17) operate as
programmed.
21 Programmable Emergency Button (on top of the MTH800)
Press and hold to enter Emergency mode, and send
Emergenc y Alarms (as programmed). Press and hold to
start an Emergency Private Call (half-duplex or full-duplex).
When the MTH800 is Off, press and hold to power on in
Emergency Operation or in standard mode (as
programmed).
.
Getting Started
Before using your MTH800 for the first time, remove the plastic
lens protector from the display, and charge battery overnight to
ensure battery is initialised to it’s full capacity.
Powering On/Off (On-Off/End/Home Key)
To power On, press and hold. Your MTH800 performs a selfcheck and registration routine. After successful registration, the
MTH800 is in service.
To power Off, press and hold. You will hear a beep and the
Powering Off message is displayed.
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Powering On (Emergency Button)
Press and hold the Emergency button to power On.
The MTH800 will power On in Emergency Operation or in standard
mode (as programmed).
Powering On with Transmit Inhibit (TXI) Active
Transmit Inhibit is a feature allowing you to switch off transmission
before entering a Radio-Frequency (RF) sensitive area. To activate
this feature, pressand select More...> Networks > TXI Mode
> Activate.
Pressing the Emergency button, even if Transmit Inhibit is activated, causes
!
!
the MTH800 to transmit immediately. The MTH800 must NOT be within the
W A R N I N G
RF sensitive area when entering Emergency Operation.
The TXI Mode remains active at power On. You will be asked
whether to leave the TXI Mode On or not.
Ensure you have left the RF sensitive area before deactivating Transmit
!
!
Inhibit.
W A R N I N G
Press the Yes key to deactivate the TXI Mode. If the MTH800 was
previously used in Trunked Mode, it will register to the network. If
the MTH800 was previously used in Direct Mode, it will remain in
Direct Mode.
Press No in Trunked Mode and the MTH800 powers down; press
No in DMO and you remain in DMO with TXI selected.
N
E
U
M
Unlocking the MTH800
Your MTH800 may be locked at power up.
To unlock the MTH800 after powering on, enter the code at the
prompt. The MTH800 enters the default Home display.
The unlock code is ori ginally s et to 0000. Your Service Provider may
change this number before you receive your terminal.
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Locking/Unlocking the Keys/Buttons
N
E
U
Press .
When there is an incoming call and the keypad is locked, you can still use
M
PTT, Rotary knob,,and
The Emergency button is not locked. Pressing the Emergency button
unlocks all keys.
.
Selecting Your Network
Before you start operating your MTH800, you can select the
network you want your
MTH800 to be registered to. For
detailed information, see “Networks” on page 101.
How to Hold Your MTH800
The terminal has two microphones: a top microphone for
half-duplex dispatcher calls and a bottom microphone for fullduplex telephone-like calls.
A call can be placed in high or low audio. To activate low or
high audio, see page 21.
In high audio the user transmits via the top microphone and
listens via the internal speaker.
In low audio the user speaks into the bottom microphone and
listens via the earpiece.
Group and Private Calls are half-duplex calls and can be
placed in high or low audio.
Phone, PABX, and full-duplex Private Calls are placed in low
audio. The speakerphone feature allows to hold Phone,
PABX, and full-duplex Private Calls via the MTH800 internal
speaker.
Getting Started
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Use in Low Audio (Phone, PABX, and Full-duplex Private
Calls)
When placing or receiving a call and while speaking, hold
your MTH800 as you would a telephone. Speak into the
bottom microphone. Listen via the earpiece.
Keep antenna at least 2.5 centimetres from your head and
body.
Use in High Audio (Group and Private Calls)
Hold MTH800 in a vertical position with its top microphone
5.0 to 10 centimetres away from your mouth. Speak into the
top microphone. Listen via the terminal's internal speaker.
Keep antenna at least 2.5 centimetres from your head and
body.
Lapel/Shoulder Use
For Group and Private Calls turn your head towards your
shoulder/lapel, and speak directly into the top microphone.
Listen via the terminal's internal speaker.
Speakerphone Use
Place the MTH800 30 to 60 centimetres away from you. In a
noisy environment, you may want to move the MTH800 closer
to you for better transmission.
Looking after your MTH800
Never leave your MTH800 or battery in extreme
temperatures (over 60 °C)—for example, behind windscreen
in very hot, direct sunlight. Do not immerse your MTH800 in
water.
To clean your
DO NOT use a dry or electrostatically charged cloth.
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MTH800, use a moistened or antistatic cloth.
The Display
Home (Idle) Display
A powered-on, idle terminal shows the following typical
Home display:
Trunked Mode Home DisplayDirect Mode Home Display
status icon area
Network 1
Folder 1
Talkgroup 1
Hello
Optns Contcs
text display area
soft key area
menu/context sensitive icon
Status Icon s
Status icons appear when your phone is engaged in certain
activities or when you have activated certain features.
Status IconDescription
Trunked Mode Operation
Signal Strength (TMO)
Allows you to check signal strength. More bars indicate a
stronger signal.
No Service
DMO Folder 1
Talkgroup 1
Hello
Optns Contcs
Getting Started
Scan
Indicates scanning is activated in the MTH800.
Data Connected
Displayed when the MTH800 is successfully connected to an
external device and ready for data transfer.
Data Transmit/Receive
Displayed when the MTH800 is transferring data to/receiving
data from the external device (laptop or desktop PC).
Direct Mode Operation
Signal Strength (DMO)
Indicates an incoming Direct Mode Group Call.
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Status IconDescription
Direct Mode
Displayed when the MTH800 is in Direct Mode.
DMO Gateway
Indicates that gateway is selected. The icon has three states:
Solid—while the MTH800 is synchronised with the gateway.
Flashing—while the MTH800 is not synchronised or during
attachment.
No icon—during a radio to radio call, i.e. not using a gateway.
General Icons
All Tones Off
Indicates that all alert tones are off in the MTH800.
Vibrate On
Indicates that the MTH800 will vibrate to alert you of an
incoming call.
Vibrate and Ring
Indicates that the MTH800 will vibrate and ring to alert you of
an incoming call.
Speaker Off (Low Audio)
Indicates that the audio will sound through the earpiece. (See
detailed explanation of Speaker Control Key.)
Battery Strength
Shows the charge in your battery. Full icon is full charge.
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Emergency
Appears while the MTH800 is in Emergency Operation.
List Scrolling
Displayed to indicate that the Rotary knob use is list scrolling,
as long as this use is selected.
New Message Has Arrived
Indicates a new message just arrived.
New Message(s) in Inbox
Indicates that you have unread messages in your Inbox.
The LED Status Indicator
The LED indicator shows the in-service states of your
MTH800. Please refer to the table below.
IndicatorStatus
Solid greenIn use
Flashing greenIn service
Solid redOut of service
Flashing redConnecting to a network/
Solid orangeTransmit Inhibit (TXI) in service/
Flashing orangeIncoming call
No indicationSwitched off
Entering DMO
Channel busy in DMO
Key, Knob, and Button Overview
Soft Keys
Pressorto select the option that
appears in the screen directly above the left
or right soft key. In this example,
displayed above the key. Pressing
enters the contact list. In the user guide, this
action is described as “press
Menu Key
N
E
U
Pressto enter:
M
Contcs is
Contcs”.
Network 1
Folder 1
Talkgroup 1
Hello
Optns Contcs
Getting Started
• The menu (when there is no on-going activity). The
MTH800 menus allow you to control your MTH800 settings. Menus are organised in a hierarchy. See “List of
Menu Items” on page 71. The menu options provide
access to a further list of options called a sub-menu.
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• The context sensitive menu (wheni con is on) to view
a list of items for the current menu.
Examples of Menu and Sub-menus:
The example below shows how to setup the Vibrate function
in the terminal.
1st Sub-menu2nd Sub-menu3rd Sub-menu
Network 1
Folder 1
Talkgroup 1
Hello
Optns Contcs
N
E
U
M
Main Menu
Messages
Contacts
Security
Setup
More...
Select Back
Setup
Vibrate
Ring Style
Set Volume
Language
Data Setup
Select Back
Select Back
Example of Context
Sensitive Menu
This example shows the
screen when editing a name
listed in the contact list. From
the Home display, press
Contcs. Scroll to the name
N
E
U
you wish to ed i t. P re ss
M
.
Contacts
[New Contact]
David
Ann
Ray
2255
Select Back
N
E
U
M
The context sensitive menu opens up, allowing you to
choose among the entries.
Rotary Knob
The Service Provider can program the Rotary knob to one of the
following uses:
1.Dual Control - the knob is used as both a Volume control and
to scroll through Lists. Press the knob to toggle between Volume and List (default programming).
2.List Control - the knob is used to scroll lists or menu items. In
this case volume control is always via the Side keys.
3.Volume Control - the knob is used only as a volume control;
turn clockwise to increase the audio volume level.
Vibrate
Vibe & Ring
Vibe Only
Ring Only
Details...
Contacts Menu
Edit
Delete number
Delete contact
New contact
Capacity
Select Back
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Press and hold the Rotary knob to lock it, press and hold it again to
unlock. Powering Off also unlocks a locked Rotary knob.
Emergency Button
Press and hold this button to enter Emergency Operation.
When the MTH800 is powered down, press and hold this button to
power On in Emergency Operation (if configured by your Service
Provider).
See “Emergency Operation” on page 54.
Function Keys
For information on the function assigned to each Side or Numeric key,
please refer to your Service Provider.
The required time you need to press the Side or Numeric keys to activate a
one-touch function is set as default to 1 second. This time may be set, however, by your Service Provider.
Side Keys
The Rotary knob and Side key programm ing are paired:
Rotary Knob ProgrammingSide Key Programming
Dual ControlProgrammed to a one-touch function
Getting Started
List Control
Volume ControlP rogram med to a one-touch function
: Volume Up
: Volume Down
When the Rotary knob is programmed to Volume Control or
Dual Control, the Side keys support the one-touch feature
that allows you to select or activate commonly used features
by pressing and holding a single key. By default, the upper
side key is set to “Backlight On/Off” and the lower side key is
set to “Screen Saver On”. Please check with your Service
Provider.
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Programmable Numeric Keys
The MTH800 supports the one-touch feature that allows you
to select/activate commonly used features by pressing and
holding a numeric key. Your Service Provider should
program the numeric keys with the relevant features.
The following table lists the programmable features and their
availability in specific MTH800 states/modes. For detailed
information on the features, see the relevant section in the
user guide .
FeatureDescription
Talkgroup Swit chSwitch to a specific talkgroup
Talkgroup Sc an Toggles on/off the Talkgroup Scan function
Home RevertPuts the MTH800 back Home display.
DMO/TMOToggles between DMO and TMO
Status MessageSends a dedicated status message to a
Text Message TemplateSends a predefined/user defined template to
Call Dial (Private, Phone,
PABX)
Vertical Flip DisplayToggles on/off vertical flip
Transmit Inhibit (TXI) Toggles between activated and deactivated