RCA BR200V, BR200U, BR200U2, BR200 Instruction Manual

BR200TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Congratulations on selecting the BR200 from RCA Communications

Systems - The most trusted name in radio!

The BR200 series of business communications products are premium radio products made to

perform awlessly under the most demanding commercial conditions. Cutting edge design, professional grade materials and components, simple operation and superior assembly quality RCA Communications Systems Products have it all, including our exclusive, no-nonsense, three-year “Warranty Protection Program,” one of the most comprehensive warranties in the communications industry.

To ensure you achieve maximum performance from your BR200 radio, please be sure to carefully read this manual.

MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL:

• BR200V – 136-174MHz VHF Two-Way Radio

• BR200U – 400-470 MHz UHF Two-Way Radio

• BR200U2 – 450-520 MHz UHF Two-Way Radio

BR200TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION ...............3

PRODUCT INSPECTION ........................................4

RCA BR200 OVERVIEW .......................................5

PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR INITIAL USE .........6

Setting Up The Charger ................................6

Charging the Battery ....................................7

Battery Caution ............................................8

Battery Storage .............................................9

Attaching the Battery ...................................9

Attaching/Removing the Antenna ...............10

Attaching/Removing the Belt Clip ............... 10

Connecting External Accessories ................. 11

BASIC OPERATIONS ........................................... 11

Turn Radio On/Off ...................................... 11

Adjusting the Volume ................................. 12

Select a Channel .......................................... 12

Make a Call .................................................12

Receive a Call ............................................... 13

PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS ............................ 13

OTHER PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ................16

Battery Save Mode ..................................... 16

Channel Annunciation ................................ 16

CTCSS/DCS .................................................. 16

Low Battery Warning .................................. 16

Priority Scan ................................................ 16

Man-Down .................................................. 17

Scan ............................................................ 17

Temporarily Delete Noise Channel ............... 17

TOT (Time-out Timer) .................................. 17

TOT Dispatch Time ....................................... 17

TOT Re-key .................................................. 17

TOT Pre-alert ..............................................18

TOT Reset .................................................... 18

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................... 18

CARE AND CLEANING ...................................... 19

ACCESSORIES ....................................................20

WARRANTY STATEMENT ................................... 26

RF Exposure Compliance .............................. 28

SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................30

BR200TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Please read the entire user manual before operating the radio. This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the operating instructions.

» Turn radio off prior to entering any area with a

potentially explosive atmosphere, such as gas, petroleum, chemicals, blasting caps, etc.

» Do not charge the radio/battery in a potentially

explosive atmosphere.

» Do not use any portable radio that has a

damaged antenna, as it can burn skin.

» This equipment is to be serviced only by

authorized RCA Communications Systems technicians. Any service performed by unauthorized technicians will void the warranty.

» Turn radio off when near electrical blasting

caps to avoid possible interference with blasting operations. Obey posted signs such

as those in hospitals or blasting areas advising people to turn off all two-way radios. Obey pilot and ight attendant instructions to turn radios off on airplanes.

» Do not place a radio over an airbag or in an

air bag’s deployment area, as the force with which an airbag is inated could propel the radio and may cause serious injury.

» Do not place the radio close to a heat source

or expose the radio to direct sunlight for an extended period of time.

» Hold the radio in a vertical position with the

microphone at least one inch away from your mouth when transmitting.

» While wearing a transmitting radio, keep the

radio and its antenna at least one inch away from your body.

Only use RCA approved accessories this radio. For a complete list of RCA approved antennas, batteries, chargers, holsters and audio accessories, visit:

www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com

BR200TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

PRODUCT INSPECTION

Prior to unpacking your BR200 portable radio, please inspect the packaging for signs of damage and report any damage or missing components immediately to your RCA Communications Systems Sales and Service Center. Every BR200 radio comes with the following items:

# Item Qty.

1 BR200-Handheld Radio 1

2 B2017LI - Li-Ion Battery (1700 mAh) 1

3 ANH200 - Antenna 1

4 BC200 - Belt Clip and 2 screws 1

5 Instruction Manual 1

6 Hand Strap 1

Items below will ship separately

7 CH2001 PKG - Single Rapid-Rate Charger 1

8 PS2001 - Single Charger Power Supply 1

B2017LI

Li-Ion Battery (1700mAh)

CH2001

Desktop Rapid Charger

PS2001

Power Supply

BC200

Belt Clip

Antenna

ANH200U-6 - UHF models ANH200V-6 - VHF models

BR200

Handheld Radio

* Items sent in separate box if ordered.

BR200TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Note: The frequency band of your BR200TM is on the radio label. If it is not visible, identify the frequency band according to the color circle on the antenna: white indicates UHF and red indicates VHF.

RCA BR200TM Overview

Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Programmable Button 1* Programmable Button 2* Programmable Button 3* Channel Selector On/Off/Volume Knob LED Indicator

Microphone

Antenna Belt Clip Audio Accessory

Connector

* These buttons are programmable by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer upon request..

BR200TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR INITIAL USE

Setting Up The Charger

1. Plug the adapter’s AC connector into the AC outlet socket. (See Figure 1)

2. Plug the adapter’s DC connector into the DC socket on the back of the charger. (See Figure 2)

3. Place the radio with the battery attached, or the battery alone, in the charger. (See Figure 3 on page 7.)

4. Make sure the battery contact is touching the charging terminals. The charging process begins when the red LED light on the battery charger illuminates.

5. The green LED light on the battery charger will illuminate approximately two hours later, indicating the battery is fully charged.

Figure 1

Figure 2

BR200TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

BATTERY INFORMATION

Charging the Battery

Your radio is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-lon) battery. To avoid damage and comply with warranty terms, charge the battery using only an original RCA charger, exactly as described in the charger user guide.

Insert the battery or the radio to be charged into the charger slot. NOTE: The radio MUST be turned off before it is inserted into the charger. Make sure the battery is in good contact with the charger terminals. When the solid red indicator comes on, the charger has started to charge the battery.

When the charger’s LED ashes red, the charger has entered a protective state and will no longer charge the battery. This may occur if the ambient temperature is too high or battery is damaged. When the LED illuminates green, the battery charge is complete. NOTE: Charge a new battery 12 to 14 hours before initial use for best performance.

Maximum battery capacity is normally achieved after two or three full charge/discharge cycles.

Figure 3

BR200TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Battery Caution

To reduce the risk of injury, use only batteries specied by RCA Communications Systems.

» To avoid risk of personal injury, do not dispose

of batteries in a re.

» Dispose of batteries according to local recycling

regulations. Do not dispose as household waste.

» Never attempt to disassemble the battery. » When charging a battery, keep it at a

temperature between 41°F ~ 104°F (5°C ~ 40°C) to ensure a full charge. Temperatures outside this range signicantly reduce battery life. The operating time (talk-time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, replace the battery.

» Before charging a battery attached to a radio,

turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. Never leave a radio on while in the charger, as it can damage both the battery and the radio; the charger is not a radio stand.

» Do not cut off the power supply or remove

battery while charging.

» Never charge a battery that is wet. Dry it with

soft cloth prior charging.

» The battery will eventually weaken. When the

operating time (talk-time and standby time) becomes noticeably shorter than normal, replace the battery.

» Battery performance greatly decreases at

temperatures below -4°F (-20°C). Having a spare battery is always necessary in extremely cold environments. A cold battery may work again when it returns to room temperature, so keep it for later use.

» Dust on the battery contact may cause the

battery not to work or charge properly. Use a clean dry cloth to wipe it before attaching the battery to the radio.

» Batteries with damaged contacts can be

extremely dangerous. Any battery with damage to one or more contacts should be replaced immediately and not used under any circumstances.

BR200TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Battery Storage

1. Fully charge a battery before storing it for an extended period of time to avoid battery damage due to over-discharge.

2. Recharge a battery after three months storage to avoid reduced battery capacity due to overdischarge.

3. When storing a battery, keep it in a dry place at room temperature.

Attaching the Battery

1. Place the battery in the groove on top of the chassis on the back of the radio. (See Figure 4)

2. Press the battery button down on the radio body and slide the battery under the belt clip connection until the battery clicks into place.

Note: If the battery is not securely locked, remove it and reattach it.

Battery release button

Figure 4

BR200TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Attaching/Removing the Belt Clip

Using a small screwdriver, align the belt clip’s screw holes to the radio’s chassis. Attach by turning the screws clockwise into the belt clip’s screw holes. Remove by doing the reverse.

(See Figure 6)

Attaching/Removing the Antenna

1. With the radio turned off, set the antenna in its receptacle and turn clockwise until it is screwed down. (See Figure 5)

2. To remove the antenna, turn the radio off and turn the antenna counterclockwise.

Figure 5

Figure 6

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