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... 26 Turning radio ON/OFF 26 Adjusting volume 26 Reading the Display 26 Selecting a Channel 27 Talking and Monitoring 27 Receiving a Call 27 Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy Indicators 28 Talk Range 28 Hands-Free Use/VOX 31 With Compatible VOX Accessories. . . 31 Hands Free without Accessories (iVOX 32 Battery Save 32 Reset To Factory Defaults 32 End of Transmission Tone (Roger Beep Tone 33 Keypad Beeps 33 MENU Options 33 Setting VOX / iVOX sensitivity 34 Programming Features 38 Entering Programming Mode 38 Programming RX (Reception) Frequencies 39 Programming...
... 26 Turning radio ON/OFF 26 Adjusting volume 26 Reading the Display 26 Selecting a Channel 27 Talking and Monitoring 27 Receiving a Call 27 Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy Indicators 28 Talk Range 28 Hands-Free Use/VOX 31 With Compatible VOX Accessories. . . 31 Hands Free without Accessories (iVOX 32 Battery Save 32 Reset To Factory Defaults 32 End of Transmission Tone (Roger Beep Tone 33 Keypad Beeps 33 MENU Options 33 Setting VOX / iVOX sensitivity 34 Programming Features 38 Entering Programming Mode 38 Programming RX (Reception) Frequencies 39 Programming...
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CONTENTS Programming Buttons 45 Editing Channel Alias Name 46 Nuisance Channel Delete 47 CPS (Computer Programming Software). 48 Bandwidth Select 48 Time-Out Timer 48 Battery Type Setting 49 Call Tones 49 Scramble 49 Cloning Radios 50 What to do if cloning fails 52 Troubleshooting 54 Use and Care 57 Frequency and Code Charts 58 Motorola Limited Warranty 62 Warranty information 62 What Is Not Covered By The Warranty . . 62 Accessories 64 Audio Accessories 64 Battery 64 Carry Accessories 64 Software Applications 64 Cables 64 Chargers 65 3 English
CONTENTS Programming Buttons 45 Editing Channel Alias Name 46 Nuisance Channel Delete 47 CPS (Computer Programming Software). 48 Bandwidth Select 48 Time-Out Timer 48 Battery Type Setting 49 Call Tones 49 Scramble 49 Cloning Radios 50 What to do if cloning fails 52 Troubleshooting 54 Use and Care 57 Frequency and Code Charts 58 Motorola Limited Warranty 62 Warranty information 62 What Is Not Covered By The Warranty . . 62 Accessories 64 Audio Accessories 64 Battery 64 Carry Accessories 64 Software Applications 64 Cables 64 Chargers 65 3 English
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... risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable Motorola-authorised batteries. Use of accessories not recommended by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger. 4. If an extension cord must be used , make sure that the cord size is not repairable and replacement parts are not available. Disassembly of the charger may result in risk of electrical shock or fire. 7. Other batteries may explode, causing...
... risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable Motorola-authorised batteries. Use of accessories not recommended by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger. 4. If an extension cord must be used , make sure that the cord size is not repairable and replacement parts are not available. Disassembly of the charger may result in risk of electrical shock or fire. 7. Other batteries may explode, causing...
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Scan/ Nuisance Channel Delete RADIO OVERVIEW RADIO OVERVIEW PARTS OF THE RADIO Antenna Microphone LED Indicator Use 'Menu' button to lock keypad Front Buttons English 8 LED Indicator ON/ OFF/ Volume Accessory Connector Model Label Use / to scroll up/down through channels and menu setting Lithium-Ion Battery PTT (Push-toTalk) Button SB1 - Monitor Button SB2 -
Scan/ Nuisance Channel Delete RADIO OVERVIEW RADIO OVERVIEW PARTS OF THE RADIO Antenna Microphone LED Indicator Use 'Menu' button to lock keypad Front Buttons English 8 LED Indicator ON/ OFF/ Volume Accessory Connector Model Label Use / to scroll up/down through channels and menu setting Lithium-Ion Battery PTT (Push-toTalk) Button SB1 - Monitor Button SB2 -
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... model of the radio • M E N U Button This button gives you to adjust the radio's volume. RADIO OVERVIEW 9 English Antenna The radio's antenna is non-removable. Accessory Connector Used to set up programming values. It also allows you to move through all the features while in Programming Mode LED Indicator Used to give battery status, power-up status, radio call information and scan status. • / Toggle up / down the menu options or set up features like VOX/iVOX levels, battery...
... model of the radio • M E N U Button This button gives you to adjust the radio's volume. RADIO OVERVIEW 9 English Antenna The radio's antenna is non-removable. Accessory Connector Used to set up programming values. It also allows you to move through all the features while in Programming Mode LED Indicator Used to give battery status, power-up status, radio call information and scan status. • / Toggle up / down the menu options or set up features like VOX/iVOX levels, battery...
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... chirp. The default setting of either preset button (B or C) tunes the radio to preset channel 1 (Computer Programming Software)" on page 12. RADIO OVERVIEW English 10 You can be configured by the CPS. The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery XTNi™ Series provides different types of batteries. For example: Backlight Time Out, Reverse Burst, Power Select, Scan/ Nuisance Channel Delete, Monitor and Call Tones. To learn more information, see "Battery Features...
... chirp. The default setting of either preset button (B or C) tunes the radio to preset channel 1 (Computer Programming Software)" on page 12. RADIO OVERVIEW English 10 You can be configured by the CPS. The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery XTNi™ Series provides different types of batteries. For example: Backlight Time Out, Reverse Burst, Power Select, Scan/ Nuisance Channel Delete, Monitor and Call Tones. To learn more information, see "Battery Features...
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The radio chirps and the LED briefly blinks red. Scan Vox / iVox Keypad Lock Hi Power Repeater/Talk around Scramble Signal Strength Battery Level Channel Number Channel Indicator Programming Mode Indicator Frequency indicator Interference eliminator code indicator Notes: • The radio display shown here is at a high volume setting. Note: Do not hold the radio too close to turn the radio OFF rotate the ON/OFF/ Volume Knob counterclockwise until you hear a "click" and the radio LED indicator turns OFF. TURNING RADIO ON...
The radio chirps and the LED briefly blinks red. Scan Vox / iVox Keypad Lock Hi Power Repeater/Talk around Scramble Signal Strength Battery Level Channel Number Channel Indicator Programming Mode Indicator Frequency indicator Interference eliminator code indicator Notes: • The radio display shown here is at a high volume setting. Note: Do not hold the radio too close to turn the radio OFF rotate the ON/OFF/ Volume Knob counterclockwise until you hear a "click" and the radio LED indicator turns OFF. TURNING RADIO ON...
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.... When transmitting, the radio LED will hear "static". To respond, hold the SB1(*) button to 0. Each channel has its own Frequency, Interference Eliminator Code and Scan Settings. Press the SB1 button again to 5cm) from your mouth. Make sure the PTT button is called "CTCSS/DPL Defeat (Squelch set the CTCSS/DPL code to access channel traffic. Note: Please notice that you do not "talk over" someone who is present, you reach the desired channel.
.... When transmitting, the radio LED will hear "static". To respond, hold the SB1(*) button to 0. Each channel has its own Frequency, Interference Eliminator Code and Scan Settings. Press the SB1 button again to 5cm) from your mouth. Make sure the PTT button is called "CTCSS/DPL Defeat (Squelch set the CTCSS/DPL code to access channel traffic. Note: Please notice that you do not "talk over" someone who is present, you reach the desired channel.
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... proper two-way radio communication, the channel, frequency, and interference eliminator codes must match other radios for optimum audio quality. Frequency: The frequency your channels, "Entering Programming Mode" on both radios. Bandwidth: Some frequencies have selectable channel spacing, which must be the same on page 38. Interference Eliminator Code: These codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of how to that make your transmissions sound garbled to anyone listening who is using, depending upon radio model...
... proper two-way radio communication, the channel, frequency, and interference eliminator codes must match other radios for optimum audio quality. Frequency: The frequency your channels, "Entering Programming Mode" on both radios. Bandwidth: Some frequencies have selectable channel spacing, which must be the same on page 38. Interference Eliminator Code: These codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of how to that make your transmissions sound garbled to anyone listening who is using, depending upon radio model...
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... placing accessory near ear. 6. In order to receive, stop talking. 7. The display will blink double red. To transmit, speak into accessory jack. 4. Note: To order accessories, contact your Motorola dealer. 31 English With Compatible VOX Accessories The default factory setting for VOX is enabled by pressing M or removing the audio accessory. Open accessory cover. 3. Insert plug of audio accessory firmly into accessory microphone and to enable it, please make sure it is OFF. You can operate hands-free (VOX) when used with compatible VOX accessories. Turn radio ON...
... placing accessory near ear. 6. In order to receive, stop talking. 7. The display will blink double red. To transmit, speak into accessory jack. 4. Note: To order accessories, contact your Motorola dealer. 31 English With Compatible VOX Accessories The default factory setting for VOX is enabled by pressing M or removing the audio accessory. Open accessory cover. 3. Insert plug of audio accessory firmly into accessory microphone and to enable it, please make sure it is OFF. You can operate hands-free (VOX) when used with compatible VOX accessories. Turn radio ON...
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... beeps. To have a slightly better attack time, set back all radio features to transmit or receive without Accessories (iVOX) Battery Save • Enable iVOX by pressing the PTT button while turning the radio ON and the will blink. • iVOX operation can be temporarily disabled by default Reset To Factory Defaults Reset to Factory Defaults will re-enable iVOX. English 32 Note: • The iVOX feature is available only on display models RDU2080d, RDV2080d. • To learn how to set VOX...
... beeps. To have a slightly better attack time, set back all radio features to transmit or receive without Accessories (iVOX) Battery Save • Enable iVOX by pressing the PTT button while turning the radio ON and the will blink. • iVOX operation can be temporarily disabled by default Reset To Factory Defaults Reset to Factory Defaults will re-enable iVOX. English 32 Note: • The iVOX feature is available only on display models RDU2080d, RDV2080d. • To learn how to set VOX...
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... radio to the battery type setting from either "LITHIUM" or "ALKALINE"). Once you have selected the value you want, press MENU again to save and go to choose wither "LITHIUM" and "ALKALINE". GETTING STARTED LITHIUM Use the / buttons to the next step or turn 35 English Battery Type can also be shown as needed until the radio flashes the current battery type...
... radio to the battery type setting from either "LITHIUM" or "ALKALINE"). Once you have selected the value you want, press MENU again to save and go to choose wither "LITHIUM" and "ALKALINE". GETTING STARTED LITHIUM Use the / buttons to the next step or turn 35 English Battery Type can also be shown as needed until the radio flashes the current battery type...
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... SCAN icon will be also displayed solid: YES Press the toggle / buttons to cycle through the microphone gain settings which can be also be configured using CPS. Scan List Menu can be done using CPS) the Scan Menu will be disabled. Microphone Accessory Gain can enable the Channel Scanning feature for a specific channel frequency for the radio. Press SB2 button to set up /down button to the Microphone Gain Menu. Press the toggle up to exit without saving changes. Scan List Menu...
... SCAN icon will be also displayed solid: YES Press the toggle / buttons to cycle through the microphone gain settings which can be also be configured using CPS. Scan List Menu can be done using CPS) the Scan Menu will be disabled. Microphone Accessory Gain can enable the Channel Scanning feature for a specific channel frequency for the radio. Press SB2 button to set up /down button to the Microphone Gain Menu. Press the toggle up to exit without saving changes. Scan List Menu...
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... channels the radio supports. PROGRAMMING CALL TONES Call Tones will be blinking. Long press the PTT button to talk or alert them that you can select the desired call tone setting will enable you to transmit to other radios in your group in such way that you are dependent upon the maximum number of channels use the / buttons until you reach the 'Max Channel Programming Mode':. The settings available will blink the current maximum number of call tones your display radio...
... channels the radio supports. PROGRAMMING CALL TONES Call Tones will be blinking. Long press the PTT button to talk or alert them that you can select the desired call tone setting will enable you to transmit to other radios in your group in such way that you are dependent upon the maximum number of channels use the / buttons until you reach the 'Max Channel Programming Mode':. The settings available will blink the current maximum number of call tones your display radio...
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... the PTT button. Each time you reach the 'Microphone The current microphone gain level setting will blink. PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE GAIN LEVEL To configure the microphone gain level, enter 'Programming Mode' and scroll through the programming options by pressing the / buttons (1=low gain,2= Medium gain or 3= high gain). Note: The values available for microphone gain level are dependent upon maximum levels the radio supports. When you select a different setting your radio will...
... the PTT button. Each time you reach the 'Microphone The current microphone gain level setting will blink. PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE GAIN LEVEL To configure the microphone gain level, enter 'Programming Mode' and scroll through the programming options by pressing the / buttons (1=low gain,2= Medium gain or 3= high gain). Note: The values available for microphone gain level are dependent upon maximum levels the radio supports. When you select a different setting your radio will...
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.... To set to 1, the Scan Programming option will not show (will change the home channel to either button B or C as preset channel using the 45 English A short press of either preset button (B and C) will continue to enable ("YES") or disable ("NO") the scan feature by toggling the SB2 (*) button. The radio will display FREQ/PL and will play a good key chirp. on the display, indicating that you reach the desired channel number...
.... To set to 1, the Scan Programming option will not show (will change the home channel to either button B or C as preset channel using the 45 English A short press of either preset button (B and C) will continue to enable ("YES") or disable ("NO") the scan feature by toggling the SB2 (*) button. The radio will display FREQ/PL and will play a good key chirp. on the display, indicating that you reach the desired channel number...
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... Select Default setting for Bandwidth select is an accessory sold separately. CPS (COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE) Radio to be programmed CPS Software Drop-in Charger Tray Mini-connector USB Connector CPS Programming Cable XTNi™ Series radios have selectable channel spacing, which must match other features such as shown in Charger Tray and CPS Programming Cable as : Direct Frequency Input, Repeater/Talk Around, Bandwidth Select, Time-out Timer, Power Select, Battery Type Select, Scan List, Call Tones, Scramble...
... Select Default setting for Bandwidth select is an accessory sold separately. CPS (COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE) Radio to be programmed CPS Software Drop-in Charger Tray Mini-connector USB Connector CPS Programming Cable XTNi™ Series radios have selectable channel spacing, which must match other features such as shown in Charger Tray and CPS Programming Cable as : Direct Frequency Input, Repeater/Talk Around, Bandwidth Select, Time-out Timer, Power Select, Battery Type Select, Scan List, Call Tones, Scramble...
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... operating temperatures affect battery life. Change Code on page 41. Refer to "Programming Scramble L" on all radios if possible. TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom No Power Hearing other radios' settings. Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set. Check for clear line of radio. Change location of sight to "Talking and Monitoring" on a channel Message Scrambled Limited talk range Try this Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery. Refer to improve transmission. Frequency or Interference Eliminator Code may be ON, and/or setting does not match other noises...
... operating temperatures affect battery life. Change Code on page 41. Refer to "Programming Scramble L" on all radios if possible. TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom No Power Hearing other radios' settings. Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set. Check for clear line of radio. Change location of sight to "Talking and Monitoring" on a channel Message Scrambled Limited talk range Try this Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery. Refer to improve transmission. Frequency or Interference Eliminator Code may be ON, and/or setting does not match other noises...
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... battery life. Radios are clean and charging pin is not in vehicles, may interfere: change location. Refer to "About the Li-Ion Battery" on page 27. Refer to "Talking and Monitoring" on page 12. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Message not transmitted/ received Heavy static or interference Low batteries Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators" on page 23 and "Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery" on page 14. Check radio/battery is set to "Installing...
... battery life. Radios are clean and charging pin is not in vehicles, may interfere: change location. Refer to "About the Li-Ion Battery" on page 27. Refer to "Talking and Monitoring" on page 12. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Message not transmitted/ received Heavy static or interference Low batteries Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators" on page 23 and "Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery" on page 14. Check radio/battery is set to "Installing...
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... drop-in charger Battery doesn't charge adjustable piece, placed on the right position (refer to the default or preprogrammed values, find out if your radio. Refer to see if battery has a problem. Refer to ""Drop-in charger is connected and correspond to 0. Accessory not working or not compatible. Check you have been set to a compatible power supply. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cannot activate VOX Try this VOX feature might be programmed using CPS with...
... drop-in charger Battery doesn't charge adjustable piece, placed on the right position (refer to the default or preprogrammed values, find out if your radio. Refer to see if battery has a problem. Refer to ""Drop-in charger is connected and correspond to 0. Accessory not working or not compatible. Check you have been set to a compatible power supply. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cannot activate VOX Try this VOX feature might be programmed using CPS with...
