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... the operating instructions for the normal non-exclusive license to use only to ensure compliance with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C98) to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other product or service names are registered in the sale of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by operation of...
... the operating instructions for the normal non-exclusive license to use only to ensure compliance with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C98) to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other product or service names are registered in the sale of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by operation of...
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Table of Contents Foreword inside cover FCC Licensing Information v Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Notations Used in This Manual...1-1 Your DTR Series Radio ...1-3 Getting Started ...1-4 Menu Icons ...1-4 Status Icons ...1-4 Text Area ...1-5 Display Options...1-5 Menu Key...1-5 Menus and Lists...1-5 Battery ...1-5 Battery Life...1-5 Charging the Radio...1-6 Charging using the Drop-in Charging Tray 1-6 Charging using the Plug-in Charger 1-6 Charging a Radio and Battery using a Multi-Unit Charger 1-7 Battery Meter ...1-7 Attaching the Battery ...1-7 Swivel Belt Holster...1-8 Mini Keyboard...
Table of Contents Foreword inside cover FCC Licensing Information v Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Notations Used in This Manual...1-1 Your DTR Series Radio ...1-3 Getting Started ...1-4 Menu Icons ...1-4 Status Icons ...1-4 Text Area ...1-5 Display Options...1-5 Menu Key...1-5 Menus and Lists...1-5 Battery ...1-5 Battery Life...1-5 Charging the Radio...1-6 Charging using the Drop-in Charging Tray 1-6 Charging using the Plug-in Charger 1-6 Charging a Radio and Battery using a Multi-Unit Charger 1-7 Battery Meter ...1-7 Attaching the Battery ...1-7 Swivel Belt Holster...1-8 Mini Keyboard...
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......2-12 Setting the Display ...2-13 Setting VibraCall ...2-14 Clock and Alarm...2-14 Setting the Volume...2-17 My Info ...2-18 Chapter 3 Advanced Radio Operations 3-1 Accessing the Advanced Menu ...3-1 Managing Your Scroll List ...3-1 Enabling Call Forwarding...3-2 Remote Disabling (DTR650 Models Only 3-3 Remote Monitoring (DTR650 Models Only 3-4 Remote Time (DTR650 Models Only 3-4 Chapter 4 Radio Programming 4-1 Program Menu Navigation Chart ...4-1 Entering Programming Mode...4-2 My Info ...4-2 Adding Contacts ...4-3 Call Type...4-3 Channel...4-4 Unit Name ...4-4 Programming a Unit ID...
......2-12 Setting the Display ...2-13 Setting VibraCall ...2-14 Clock and Alarm...2-14 Setting the Volume...2-17 My Info ...2-18 Chapter 3 Advanced Radio Operations 3-1 Accessing the Advanced Menu ...3-1 Managing Your Scroll List ...3-1 Enabling Call Forwarding...3-2 Remote Disabling (DTR650 Models Only 3-3 Remote Monitoring (DTR650 Models Only 3-4 Remote Time (DTR650 Models Only 3-4 Chapter 4 Radio Programming 4-1 Program Menu Navigation Chart ...4-1 Entering Programming Mode...4-2 My Info ...4-2 Adding Contacts ...4-3 Call Type...4-3 Channel...4-4 Unit Name ...4-4 Programming a Unit ID...
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... cause undesired operation. To comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. NOTE: Use of this manual carefully and make sure you know how to properly operate radio before use. FCC Licensing Information DTR Series® professional two-way radios operate in the license-free 900 MHz ISM band and are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should...
... cause undesired operation. To comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. NOTE: Use of this manual carefully and make sure you know how to properly operate radio before use. FCC Licensing Information DTR Series® professional two-way radios operate in the license-free 900 MHz ISM band and are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should...
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.... The DTR Series radios provide cost-effective communications for purchasing a Motorola, DTR Series® radio. Notations Used in This Manual Throughout the text in the designing and manufacturing of experience as retail stores, restaurants, schools, construction sites, manufacturing, property and hotel management, and more. Radio keys and buttons are used to properly operate the radio before use of your DTR Series radio. NOTE: An operational procedure...
.... The DTR Series radios provide cost-effective communications for purchasing a Motorola, DTR Series® radio. Notations Used in This Manual Throughout the text in the designing and manufacturing of experience as retail stores, restaurants, schools, construction sites, manufacturing, property and hotel management, and more. Radio keys and buttons are used to properly operate the radio before use of your DTR Series radio. NOTE: An operational procedure...
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1-2 Introduction: Notations Used in This Manual Your model number is shown on the radio lens above the display, and tells you the following information: PublicGroups Available PrivateGroups Available PrivateCall SMS Messaging Vibracall® Clock/Alarm Scroll List Call Forwarding Remote Disable Remote Monitor Remote Time Battery Life Charging Time Drop in Charging Tray DTR Features DTR 550 Up to 20 (2 default) Up to 10 Yes 5 Quick Notes (15...
1-2 Introduction: Notations Used in This Manual Your model number is shown on the radio lens above the display, and tells you the following information: PublicGroups Available PrivateGroups Available PrivateCall SMS Messaging Vibracall® Clock/Alarm Scroll List Call Forwarding Remote Disable Remote Monitor Remote Time Battery Life Charging Time Drop in Charging Tray DTR Features DTR 550 Up to 20 (2 default) Up to 10 Yes 5 Quick Notes (15...
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.... 1 2 Call Forward Your radio is set to forward calls. Menu A C B Text Input Main Menu. New Message You have activated certain features. VibraCall Your radio is set to vibrate when receiving an alert or text message. The icon for that menu appears in the upper left corner of the display. Menu Icons Menu icons appear when you are accessing a particular menu. Settings Customize your radio is in certain...
.... 1 2 Call Forward Your radio is set to forward calls. Menu A C B Text Input Main Menu. New Message You have activated certain features. VibraCall Your radio is set to vibrate when receiving an alert or text message. The icon for that menu appears in the upper left corner of the display. Menu Icons Menu icons appear when you are accessing a particular menu. Settings Customize your radio is in certain...
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... the bottom of the battery. Charging in failure of the radio. Charging a cold battery (below it. Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to 14.5 Hours Battery life is discharged to avoid external short circuiting of most screens. Menu Key Many features provide context-sensitive menus that batteries are designed specifically to be taken to 50% per day. Battery Life Your radio uses a rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li...
... the bottom of the battery. Charging in failure of the radio. Charging a cold battery (below it. Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to 14.5 Hours Battery life is discharged to avoid external short circuiting of most screens. Menu Key Many features provide context-sensitive menus that batteries are designed specifically to be taken to 50% per day. Battery Life Your radio uses a rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li...
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... Drop-in approximately 1-3 hours, and battery gauge will charge in Charging Tray is charging, the display lights and the battery status icon flashes to charge the radio with battery installed) into the rear of the drop-in Charger 1. Charging using the Drop-in Charging Tray NOTE: Use of the charger into the accessory connector. 4. Connect the plug-in charger and drop-in charging tray by pressing the two side buttons on a flat surface. 2. The...
... Drop-in approximately 1-3 hours, and battery gauge will charge in Charging Tray is charging, the display lights and the battery status icon flashes to charge the radio with battery installed) into the rear of the drop-in Charger 1. Charging using the Drop-in Charging Tray NOTE: Use of the charger into the accessory connector. 4. Connect the plug-in charger and drop-in charging tray by pressing the two side buttons on a flat surface. 2. The...
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... Radio Operations Your radio is pressed, the display shows a bar chart indicating the present level for both the radio and any existing DTR Series radios and to fully utilize all radio features. Adjusting the Speaker Volume The Volume Control buttons are located on . The display shows the radio Unit ID or Name, current Scroll list setting, time, date, and the available Option key selections. The radio chirps and the display briefly shows Motorola. To adjust...
... Radio Operations Your radio is pressed, the display shows a bar chart indicating the present level for both the radio and any existing DTR Series radios and to fully utilize all radio features. Adjusting the Speaker Volume The Volume Control buttons are located on . The display shows the radio Unit ID or Name, current Scroll list setting, time, date, and the available Option key selections. The radio chirps and the display briefly shows Motorola. To adjust...
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... fully compatible with 2 to 5 PublicGroups. • Private - Choose a contact from your channel and PublicGroup number. Types of Calls Your radio can make and receive three different types of privacy than a PublicGroup. All DTR Series radios are factory programmed with other DTR Series radios and fully utilize all radios set to all radio features. One-to-many communication to your mouth. 3. Advanced Radio Operations. Refer to listen. Release the PTT button...
... fully compatible with 2 to 5 PublicGroups. • Private - Choose a contact from your channel and PublicGroup number. Types of Calls Your radio can make and receive three different types of privacy than a PublicGroup. All DTR Series radios are factory programmed with other DTR Series radios and fully utilize all radios set to all radio features. One-to-many communication to your mouth. 3. Advanced Radio Operations. Refer to listen. Release the PTT button...
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... Smith Alert Back 2. 2-4 General Radio Operations: Call Alerts Call Alerts Sending a call alert, press the PTT button to respond to the sender. delete the call , on another channel, has the radio turned off, or is not successful, the radio you receive a call alert, press under Alert. NOTE: If the alert is out of beeps, or vibrates, and displays your Unit Name or ID along with the time and date. Receiving a Call Alert...
... Smith Alert Back 2. 2-4 General Radio Operations: Call Alerts Call Alerts Sending a call alert, press the PTT button to respond to the sender. delete the call , on another channel, has the radio turned off, or is not successful, the radio you receive a call alert, press under Alert. NOTE: If the alert is out of beeps, or vibrates, and displays your Unit Name or ID along with the time and date. Receiving a Call Alert...
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... the time setting press return to 0. under Done to complete the setting and to Setting the Volume The functions of the volume choices and pressing the Volume Control keys automatically adjusts the volume levels. Setting the Ringer Volume 1. From the Settings menu, scroll to highlight Ringer and press Ringer screen appears. From the Volume menu, scroll to highlight Volume and press menu appears. General Radio Operations: Settings 2-17 7. Use the Volume Control...
... the time setting press return to 0. under Done to complete the setting and to Setting the Volume The functions of the volume choices and pressing the Volume Control keys automatically adjusts the volume levels. Setting the Ringer Volume 1. From the Settings menu, scroll to highlight Ringer and press Ringer screen appears. From the Volume menu, scroll to highlight Volume and press menu appears. General Radio Operations: Settings 2-17 7. Use the Volume Control...
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... changes to Remov. under Add inserts a check mark. 2. The Advanced Advanced Scroll List Call Forward Remote Disable Select Back Managing Your Scroll List The Scroll List is on your Scroll List, Call Forwarding, Remote Disable, Remote Monitor, and Remote Time. Chapter 3 Advanced Radio Operations Accessing the Advanced Menu The Advanced features are not available, unless Manager Mode has been enabled in Programming Mode (DTR650 model only). From the Advanced menu...
... changes to Remov. under Add inserts a check mark. 2. The Advanced Advanced Scroll List Call Forward Remote Disable Select Back Managing Your Scroll List The Scroll List is on your Scroll List, Call Forwarding, Remote Disable, Remote Monitor, and Remote Time. Chapter 3 Advanced Radio Operations Accessing the Advanced Menu The Advanced features are not available, unless Manager Mode has been enabled in Programming Mode (DTR650 model only). From the Advanced menu...
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... Advanced Menu Remote Monitoring (DTR650 Models Only) NOTE: Manager Mode must be turned on your channel. From the Advance menu, scroll to press the PTT button. 1. Scroll to highlight a radio from the list to monitor and press changes to accept the time/date update. Any receiving radio must have the transmitting radio User ID in order to use this broadcast message. From the Advance menu, scroll to highlight Remote Time and press screen displays...
... Advanced Menu Remote Monitoring (DTR650 Models Only) NOTE: Manager Mode must be turned on your channel. From the Advance menu, scroll to press the PTT button. 1. Scroll to highlight a radio from the list to monitor and press changes to accept the time/date update. Any receiving radio must have the transmitting radio User ID in order to use this broadcast message. From the Advance menu, scroll to highlight Remote Time and press screen displays...
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... added to communicate. Hold down and press the PTT button three times. Your unit name, ID, and channel are shown. 3. Press under Edit to enter the programming mode. 1. The RRDN5378A Cloning Cable allows easier programming as Remote Disable and Remote Monitoring. Entering Programming Mode The following key sequence must still be cloned using serial cloning. Program Menu Contacts Text Messages Settings Select Reset My Info 1. February 10, 2005 9980384R89-O This occurs in...
... added to communicate. Hold down and press the PTT button three times. Your unit name, ID, and channel are shown. 3. Press under Edit to enter the programming mode. 1. The RRDN5378A Cloning Cable allows easier programming as Remote Disable and Remote Monitoring. Entering Programming Mode The following key sequence must still be cloned using serial cloning. Program Menu Contacts Text Messages Settings Select Reset My Info 1. February 10, 2005 9980384R89-O This occurs in...
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... Channel screen appears. 4-4 Radio Programming: Adding Contacts Channel Your radio operates using frequency-hopping technology. Radios on the same TalkGroup should be connected to the radio to delete all voice and text messages. Your radio can transmit and receive on up on your channel. Use the mini keyboard to select a channel and press screen with the new Channel entered. Name: Private 3 Ok Delete 2. under Delete to remove characters one at a time...
... Channel screen appears. 4-4 Radio Programming: Adding Contacts Channel Your radio operates using frequency-hopping technology. Radios on the same TalkGroup should be connected to the radio to delete all voice and text messages. Your radio can transmit and receive on up on your channel. Use the mini keyboard to select a channel and press screen with the new Channel entered. Name: Private 3 Ok Delete 2. under Delete to remove characters one at a time...
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... the total amount of transmit time. Enabling Manager Mode also allows the user to select Settings and press 2. under Select. RX is the total amount of receive time. Scroll to select Advanced and press under Select. Manager Mode Manager Mode provides access to change the language. 1. Scroll to select Settings and press 2. After entering Programming Mode, proceed as follows to select Radio History and press...
... the total amount of transmit time. Enabling Manager Mode also allows the user to select Settings and press 2. under Select. RX is the total amount of receive time. Scroll to select Advanced and press under Select. Manager Mode Manager Mode provides access to change the language. 1. Scroll to select Settings and press 2. After entering Programming Mode, proceed as follows to select Radio History and press...
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... Mode has been enabled in the system. Radios are interfering with transmission. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Symptom Try This: Display shows "User Not Available" when PTT pressed No Power Message not transmitted Cannot receive Private calls Cannot receive Public Group Cannot access Remote Monitor, Time or Remote Disable (DTR650 only) Time Update not received Limited talk range Message not received Poor audio quality Low batteries Cannot see all have been properly programmed. Make sure Push to Talk is programmed...
... Mode has been enabled in the system. Radios are interfering with transmission. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Symptom Try This: Display shows "User Not Available" when PTT pressed No Power Message not transmitted Cannot receive Private calls Cannot receive Public Group Cannot access Remote Monitor, Time or Remote Disable (DTR650 only) Time Update not received Limited talk range Message not received Poor audio quality Low batteries Cannot see all have been properly programmed. Make sure Push to Talk is programmed...
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INDEX: 5 Sending an Alert 2-4 Setting the Clock/Alarm 2-14 Setting the Display 2-13 Setting the Volume 2-17 Setting VibraCall 2-14 Settings 2-12 Clock/Alarm 2-14 Display 2-13 VibraCall 2-14 Volume 2-17 Software Copyright Notice 5-8 Software 5-8 Speaker Volume Adjustment 2-1 Standard Yellow Function Green Function 1-10 Status Icons 1-4 Swivel Belt Holster 1-8 T Text Area 1-4 Text Messaging 4-7 Troubleshooting 6-1 Turning Your Radio On or Off 2-1 Types of Calls 2-3 U Using the Cloning Cable 5-1 Using Mini Keyboard Key Shortcuts 1-11...
INDEX: 5 Sending an Alert 2-4 Setting the Clock/Alarm 2-14 Setting the Display 2-13 Setting the Volume 2-17 Setting VibraCall 2-14 Settings 2-12 Clock/Alarm 2-14 Display 2-13 VibraCall 2-14 Volume 2-17 Software Copyright Notice 5-8 Software 5-8 Speaker Volume Adjustment 2-1 Standard Yellow Function Green Function 1-10 Status Icons 1-4 Swivel Belt Holster 1-8 T Text Area 1-4 Text Messaging 4-7 Troubleshooting 6-1 Turning Your Radio On or Off 2-1 Types of Calls 2-3 U Using the Cloning Cable 5-1 Using Mini Keyboard Key Shortcuts 1-11...