RCA Communications Systems RDR1500V User Manual

RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Congratulations and Thank You for selecting the PRODIGI RDR1520 Series

portable two-way radio from RCA Communications Systems

- The most trusted name in radio!

Our newest digital series professional communications products based on DMR technology establishes a benchmark in premium digital two-way radio equipment, made to perform

awlessly under the most demanding commercial conditions. Cutting edge design, high-end

professional grade materials and components, simple operation and superior assembly quality:

RCA Communications Systems has it all, including our exclusive no-nonsense, four-year “Warranty Protection Program,” one of the most comprehensive warranties in the communications industry.

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To ensure you achieve maximum performance from your read this manual.

MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL:

• RDR1520TM

VHF Two-Way Radio • RDR1520TM UHF Two-Way Radio

RDR1520 radio, please be sure to carefully

YEAR

WARRANTY

PROTECTION PROGRAM

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Safety and General Information.......................4

Product Inspection.............................................5

RCA RDR1520TM Series Overview.........................6

Preparing Radio For Initial Use

Setting Up the Charger.....................................7

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

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

Attaching / Removing Battery...........................9

Attaching / Removing Antenna........................9

Attaching / Removing Belt Clip........................11

Connecting Audio Accessories........................11

Turn Radio On / Off.........................................12

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

Programmable Buttons....................................13

Assignable Radio Functions........................13-14

Switch Between Analog / Digital Mode.........14

Transmission.....................................................15

Analog transmission.......................................15

Digital transmission........................................15

CONTENTS:

Making and Receiving Calls

Selecting a Zone.............................................15

Selecting a Channel.........................................15

Receiving & Responding to a Group Call.........15

Receiving & Responding to a Private Call.........16

Receiving an All Call.......................................16

Making Radio Calls (Group/Private/All Call).....16

Making a Group or Private Call One Touch Access

Button...........................................................17

Advanced Features

Emergency Operation......................................17

Initiating/Responding to Emergency Alarm......18

Exiting Emergency Mode................................18

Channel Scan.................................................19

Scan Instructions and Methods.......................19

Starting and Stopping Scan.............................20

Responding to a Scan.....................................20

Deleting a Nuisance Channel...........................20

Restoring a Nuisance Channel.........................21

Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF)..................21

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CONTENTS

Utilities

Setting the Squelch Level................................21

Setting the Power Level...................................21

Care and Cleaning............................................22

Troubleshooting...............................................23

FCC Statement..................................................24

Industry Canada Compliance...........................25

RF Exposure Compliance & Control Guidelines

& Operating Instructions.................................26

EXPOSURE RF compliance et Lignes de contrôle

et Instructions opérationnelles.......................27

Warranty Statement........................................29

Customer Support Contact Info......................31

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RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION

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 battery in a potentially

explosive atmosphere.

» Do not use any portable radio that has a

damaged antenna, as it can burn your skin.

» This equipment is to be serviced only by

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

» 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 pilots and ight attendants instructions to turn off radios on airplanes.

» Do not place a radio over an air bag or in

an air bag’s deployment area, as the force

with which an air bag 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 a prolonged period of time.

» Hold the radio while in use in a vertical

position with the microphone one to two

inches away from your lips.

» While wearing a transmitting radio, keep

the radio and its antenna at least one inch

away from your body.

For a complete list of RCA approved antennas,

batteries, chargers, holsters and audio

accessories, visit:

http://www.rcacommunicationssystems.com

RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

PRODUCT INSPECTION

Prior to unpacking your RDR1520 Series

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 Outlet. Every RDR1520 Series portable radio

comes with the following items:

Item Qty.

RDR1520 B1520LI - Li-Ion Battery (2000 mAh) 1

ANH1520U - Antenna for UHF Models ANH1520V - Antenna for VHF Models

BC1520 - Belt Clip 1 Instruction Manual 1 CH1521* - Desktop Rapid Charger 1 PS1521* - Power Supply 1

-Handheld Radio 1

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RDR1520

Handheld Radio

Antenna

ANH1520U ANH1520V -

UHF models

VHF models

B1520LI

Li-Ion Battery

(2000 mAh)

BC1520

Belt Clip

PS1521*

Power Supply

CH1521*

Desktop Rapid Charger

*Items sent in separate box if ordered.

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Antenna

Channel Knob

LED Indicator

On/Off/Volume Knob

Speaker

Microphone

Screw-On Belt Clip

Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button

Side Button 1*

Side Button 2*

Accessories Connector

Micro-USB

Battery

Battery Charging Contact Points

(for charging & programming)

These buttons are programmable

by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer only upon request at the time of purchase.

RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Preparing Your Radio for Initial Use Setting Up Your Charger

1. Plug the adapter’s AC connector into the AC outlet socket. (see image A)

2. Plug the adapter’s DC connector into the DC socket on the back of the charger. (see image B)

3. Place the radio with the battery attached, or the battery alone, in the charger. (see image C)

4. Make sure the battery contact is touching the charging terminals. The charging

process begins when the red LED light

illuminates.

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

Battery Information

Charging the Battery

Your radio is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Lilon) 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. When the charger’s LED illuminates red,

it is an indication that the battery is being

correctly charged. 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 af ter tw o or th r e e f ull charge / discharge cycles.

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Image A

Image B

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Image C

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. If 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

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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.

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 over-discharge.

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

Attaching & Removing the Battery

1. Attach the battery on the back of the

radio by aligning the side rails and pushing

battery up as shown until it clicks into place. (See Figure 1)

2. Remove the battery by pressing the battery

release button and sliding the battery down

as shown. (See Figure 2)

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

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Figure 1

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 3)

2. To remove the antenna, turn the radio off and turn the antenna counterclockwise. (See Figure 4)

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 2

* If antenna needs

to be replaced,

ensure that only RCA Communications Systems antennas are used. Damaged Antennas may reduce your radio coverage.

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