GP340 User Guide - SOVT
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1. will sound and the scan list will contain all programmed chan nels SAFETY INFORMATION Safe and Efficient Operation of Motorola Two Way Radios This section provides information and instructions for the safe and efficient operation of Motorola Portable and Mobile Two Way Radios For information regarding radio use in hazardous areas please refer to the Factory Mutual FM approval manual supplement or Instruction Card which is included with radio models that offer this capability Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy National and International Standards and Guidelines Your Motorola Two Way Radio which generates and radiates radio frequency RF electromagnetic energy EME is designed to comply with the following National and International Standards and Guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy Federal Communications Commission Report and Order No FCC 96 326 August 1996 American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP 1986 International Commission on Non lonizing Radi ation Protection ICNRP 1986 European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation CENELEC ENV 50166 1 Human Exposure to Electro 1995E magnetic Fields Low Fre quency OHz to 10kHz ENV 50166 2 Human Exposure to Electro 1995E magnetic Fields High Fre quency 10kHz to 300GHz Proceedings2. M mororoLa Professional Radio GP340 User Guide 68P64110B23A Issue July 1999 NN AN Z SRR CONTENTS Radio Overview 3 Operation and Control Functions 3 Radio Controls 3 Programmable Buttons 3 Audio Signal 6 Getting 7 Battery 7 Battery and Tips 7 Recycling or Disposal of Batteries 8 Charging the Battery 8 Accessory Information 9 Attaching the Battery 9 Removing the Battery 9 Attaching the Antenna 10 Removing the 10 Attaching the Belt Clip 11 Removing the Belt Clip 11 Radio Operation 12 Turning the Radio On Off 12 Adjusting the Radio s Volume 12 Selecting a Radio Channel 12 Sending a 12 Receiving a 12 Radio 13 Selective 13 Making a Selective Call 13 Receiving a Selective Call 13 Emergency 14 Lone Worker 15 Talkaround 16 Features ited ee 17 Tran
3. nickel cadmium Ni Cd nickel metal hydride NiMH or lithium ion rechargeable battery The following battery tips will help you obtain the highest performance and longest cycle life from your Motorola rechargeable battery Charge your new battery overnight 14 16 hrs before using it to obtain maximum battery capacity and performance Charging in non Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty When charging a battery that is attached to the radio turn the radio off to ensure a full charge The battery should be at about 25 C room temperature whenever possible Charging a cold battery below 10 C may result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the battery Charging a hot battery above 35 C results in reduced discharge capacity affecting the performance of the radio Motorola rapid rate battery chargers contain a temperature sensing circuit to ensure that the battery is charged within these temperature limits New batteries can be stored up to two years without significant cycle loss Store new unused batteries at room temperature in cool dry area Batteries which have been in storage should be charged overnight Do not return fully charged batteries to the charger for an extra boost This action will significantly reduce cycle life Do not leave your radio and battery in the charger when not charging Continuous charging will shorten battery
4. of 211 8 1996 Safety Considerations for Human Exposure to E M F s from Mobile Telecommunica tions Equipment M T E in the Frequency Range 30MHz 6 GHz E M F Electromagnetic Fields To assure optimal radio performance and that human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards always adhere to the following procedures 25 Al34VS SAFETY Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure When transmitting with a portable radio hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 5 to 5 centimeters 1 to 2 inches away from your mouth Keep antenna at least 2 5 centimeters 1 inch from your head and body If you wear a portable two way radio on your body ensure that the antenna is at least 2 5 centimeters 1 inch from your body when transmitting Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility Note Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI if inadequately shielded designed or other wise configured for electromagnetic com patibility To avoid electromagnetic interference and or compatibility conflicts turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy When instructed to do so turn off your radio when on board an aircraft Any use of a radio must be in accordance with
5. when the system is down To use this feature 1 Press the Talkaround button to switch on talkaround when the feature enable alert will sound 2 Press the Talkaround button again to switch off talkaround when the feature disable alert ME will sound 16 The features described below are programmed into your radio by your dealer and are accessible via the radio s programmable buttons 17 FEATURES TRANSMIT POWER You can transmit your calls at different transmit power levels A higher level means you can reach a radio that is farther away A lower power level conserves battery power You are advised to transmit as frequently as possible on low power and use high power only when needed To use this feature 1 Press the Tx Power button to switch to high power when the feature enable alert will sound 2 Press the Tx Power button again to switch to low power when the feature disable alert ME will sound 18 WHISPER Whisper allows you to talk quietly into the radio microphone when making a call To switch Whisper on 1 Press the Whisper button once when the feature enable alert will sound m gt c D m o To switch Whisper off 1 Press the Whisper button again when the feature disable alert IL sound 19 CALL FORWARD You can call forward calls to your radio to o another radio if you
6. Emergency state which can be programmed to RADIO CALLS continually give audio feedback give no audio feedback the radio can receive and transmit 1 Press the Emergency button to initiate an Emergency call 2 Emergency can be stopped by Switching the radio Off and On again Areset message is received by your radio The emergency time duration is reached Note The emergency time duration and reset message are programmed into your radio by your dealer 14 LONE WORKER The Lone Worker feature enables you to work alone with added safety To use this feature 1 Press the Lone Worker button 2 The feature enable alert will sound You will be reminded at intervals that Lone Worker is switched on by a high pitched alert being sounded Press any button to respond and cancel the alert if you do not the radio will enter the Emergency state To switch off this feature 1 Press the Lone Worker button when the feature disable alert I sound or 2 Change the channel or 3 Switch radio off and on again 15 2 gt d gt m o RADIO CALLS TALKAROUND In your communications network you may be using a system to cover a larger area than is possible with your radio However you can communicate with another radio within your radio s range without going through the system by using theTalkaround feature This is especially useful
7. airline regulations or crew instructions 26 Operational Warnings Vehicles With Air Bag WARNING Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Air bags inflate with great force If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off your two way radio when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas for example Factory Mutual or CENELEC Approved Sparks a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Batteries Do not replace or recharge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions Note The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities areas where the air contains chemicals or particles
8. are unable to take calls or fe are away from your radio E To enable Call Forward B 1 Press the Call Forward button once when the feature enable alert will sound To disable Call Forward 1 Press the Call Forward button again when the feature disable alert MM will sound 20 VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT VOX When the VOX headset microphone is connected your radio may be used with hands free operation To start the VOX feature 1 Connect the VOX headset onto the acces sory connector of the radio 2 Switch On the radio You can disable the VOX feature by pressing the PTT button on the radio This allows you to use the VOX headset but you must press the radio PTT to transmit To re enable the VOX feature 1 Switch the OFF and ON again with the headset connected to the accessory connector or 2 Change channel with the VOX headset connected 21 gt c 2 o VOICE RECORDER You can record and playback incoming calls or o oc u LL 1 2 3 4 5 make a memo using the voice recorder feature which allows up to 2 minutes of recording To record an incoming call Press and hold the Record Playback but ton the Voice Storage Recording alert sounds momentarily Record the call or part of the call The Voice Storage Warning alert soundswhenthe memory is nearly full The Voice Storage Full alert sounds when the memory is
9. art or stop a scan operation by using the Scan button 1 Press the Scan button to start scanning The scan start alert tone will sound NVOS 2 Press the Scan button again to stop scan ning The scan stop alert tone BENIN will sound The LED indicator will blink green during a scan operation it will stop blinking when the radio switches to a channel TALKBACK If the programmable Talkback option is set you can respond to any calls received during the scan operation by pressing the PTT button before the programmed hang time ends Check with your dealer for details 23 SCAN DELETING A NUISANCE CHANNEL If a channel continually generates unwanted calls noise a nuisance channel you can temporarily remove it from the scan list by performing a Nuisance Channel Delete operation 1 While the radio is on the Nuisance Chan nel press and hold the Nuisance Delete Cancel button until you hear the scan start alert tone Release the Nuisance Delete Cancel but ton Note You cannot perform a Nuisance Channel Delete on a priority channel or if there is only one remaining channel in the scan list 24 ADDING A DELETED NUISANCE CHANNEL BACK INTO THE SCAN LIST 1 Press the Scan button to stop scanning The scan stop alert tone will sound Press the Scan button again to re start scanning The scan start alert tone
10. full and recording ceases Release the Record Playback button at any time to stop recording To record a memo 1 Press and hold the Record Playback but ton the Voice Storage Recording alert sounds momentarily 22 5 Speak clearly into the radio microphone to recored your memo The Voice Storage Warning alert Hmmm sounds when the memory is nearly full The Voice Storage Full alert sounds when the memory is full and recording ceases Release the Record Playback button at any time to stop recording To playback a recorded call or memo 1 Press the Record Playback button with the radio in the idle state i e not receiving or transmitting calls to playback the latest recorded call or memo Press the Record Playback button again to skip to the next message to be played back To delete a recorded call or memo 1 Press the Cancel Message button to delete the message currently being played back SCAN You can monitor several channels in order to receive any call that is transmitted on any of these channels Sixteen different channels can be programmed into each scan list Each channel can share the same scan list or have different scan lists assigned to them Once the radio s scan operation is activated and the radio detects a call coming through a channel in its scan list it switches to that channel for you to receive the call STARTING OR STOPPING SCAN You can st
11. icrophone Release PTT to listen 4 When transmitting the red indicator will light continuously Your radio may be configured for Transmit Inhibit under certain conditions e g when the channel is in use by others in which case the channel busy tone will sound when you press the PTT or call button to indicate that transmission is inhibited When the channel is free the Channel Free beep LI will sound and you can make a call If your radio is equipped with a transmit time out timer TOT a warning tone will sound a few seconds before the transmission is cut off Your radio may be programmed to inhibit retransmission within a preset time Receiving a Selective Call When you receive a selective call you will hear either an individual call alert tone L or a group call alert tone J and the LED Indicator will light yellow To answer the call 1 Press the PTT button or Call button 2 The will terminate automatically when the conversation has ended or press the Monitor button 13 STIVO OIQVH EMERGENCY CALL Your radio can be programmed to give you a Should you receive an Emergency call the one button quick access to call a particular incoming emergency alert tone radio or centre predefined by your dealer in will sound emergency situations This is the Emergency Call When you make an Emergency call your radio goes into an
12. life Do not use your charger as a radio stand For optimum battery life and operation use only Motorola brand chargers They were designed to operate as an integrated energy system Qq31HVlS 9NILL3D Recycling or Disposal of Batteries eb Charger LED Status re chargeable batteries Contact your local Motorola dealer for further information Flashing Green Battery is 9096 charged a ig Red Battery is charging At the end of its useful life the NiCd battery can be E recycled However recycling facilities may not be Green Battery is fully charged O available in all areas Flashing Red Battery is unchargeable Z Motorola endorses and encourages the recycling of all Flashing Yellow Charger is getting ready to charge H LLI o Charging the Battery Battery is damaged Please contact your dealer battery is new or its charge level is very low you 1 Place the radio with the battery attached or the will need to charge the battery before you can use it in battery alone in the charger your radio 2 charger s LED indicates the charging Please contact your dealer for further information progress Battery chargers will charge only the Motorola Note Batteries are shipped uncharged from the authorized batteries listed below other batteries will factory New batteries could prematurely not charge indicate full charge charge a new battery for 14 16 hrs before initial use Part N
13. lls automatically to another radio if you are unable to take the call Feature Description Whisper To increase the microphone gain to allow you to speak quietly Record Play back To record play back incoming calls or memo using voice recorder feature Cancel Message Deletes the message currently being played back from voice recorder Voice storage 2 gt J lt 20 lt m Audio Signal Tones High pitched tone RADIO OVERVIEW WEN Low pitched tone Eg Power Up Radio self test OK Power Up Radio self test Fail Button Error Force Monitor PTT pressed Feature Enable Side Buttons Top Button Feature Disable Side Buttons Top Button Channel Busy Tone Engaged Individual Call Alert Call Reminder Group Call Alert TOT Pre Alert Monitor Alert Call Failed Scan Start Scan Stop Priority Channel Priority Call detected H W error tone continues until valid operation Lone Worker Reminder Low Battery Cancel Message Incoming Ringing Tone Outgoing Ringing Tone Voice Storage Record Voice Storage Warning Voice Storage Full Channel Free Beep Incoming Emergency Alert GETTING STARTED BATTERY INFORMATION Battery Care and Tips This product is powered by a
14. o Description HNN9008 High Capacity NiMH HNN9009 Ultra High Capacity HNN9010 Ultra High Capacity FM NiMH HNN9011 High Capacity FM NiCd HNN9012 High Capacity NiCd HNN9013 Lithium lon FM Factory Mutual ACCESSORY INFORMATION Attaching the Battery Removing the Battery Battery Latches GALYVLS DNILLAD 1 Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery 1 Turn off the radio if it is turned on into the slots at the bottom of the radio s body 5 the battery latches on both sides of the 2 Press the top part of the battery towards the battery downwards radio until you hear a click 3 Pull the top part of the battery away from the radio s body and remove the battery Attaching the Antenna Removing the Antenna GETTING STARTED 1 Align the threaded end of the antenna with the 1 Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you radio s antenna connector can remove it 2 Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it 10 Attaching the Belt Clip Removing the Belt Clip GALYVLS DNILLAD Belt Clip Tab 1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of 1 Use a key to press the belt clip tab away from the battery the battery 2 Pressthe belt clip downwards until a click is 2 Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it heard 11 TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF SELECTING A RADIO CHANNEL Your radio offers 16 channels however
15. righted computer programmes contained in the products described in this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of the holders of the rights Furthermore the purchase of these 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 the holders of the rights except for the normal non exclusive royalty free licence to use that arises by operation of the law in the sale of the product RADIO OVERVIEW 8 LED Indicator Radio Controls Green Successful power up 2 This user guide covers the operation of the GP340 Green Flashing Radio scanning E Portable Radio Red Radio transmitting Red Flashing Channel busy when receiving Please read pages 25 to 27 before using this radio Yellow Radio called 2 OPERATION AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Yellow Flashing Radio call reminder alert Red Flashing Low battery warning when lt m transmitting The numbers below refer to the illustrations on the 9 Microphone inside front cover Speak clearly into the microphone when 1 Channel Selector Knob sending a message Allow selection of up to 16 channels 10 Antenna 2 On Off Volume Knob 11 Accessory Connector Used to turn the radio on or off and to adjust Connects headsets remote speaker micro the radio s volume phones and other accessories Replace 3 Side B
16. smit 18 19 Call Forward 20 Voice Operated Transmit VOX 21 Voice 22 23 Starting or Stopping Scan 23 Talkback une d e ttr ied Gate de RM 23 Deleting a Nuisance Channel 24 Adding a Deleted Nuisance Channel 24 SLN3INOO CONTENTS Safety Information Safe and Efficient Operation Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Radio Operation and EME Exposure Electromagnetic Interference Operational Warnings Vehicles with an AirBag Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Batteries Blasting Caps and Areas Operational Cautions Damaged Antennas Batteries General Radio 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 27 Computer Software Copyright The products described in this manual may include copyrighted computer programmes stored in semiconductor memories or other media Laws in the United States of America and other countries preserve for Motorola Europe and Motorola Inc certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programmes including the right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer programme Accordingly any copy
17. some may not be programmed Check with your dealer for more information Turn the Channel Selector knob clockwise or counterclockwise until you reach the desired channel indicated on the selector graduation SENDING A CALL 1 Use the Channel Selector knob to change to the required channel GETTING STARTED 2 Press the PTT button and speak clearly into the To turn the radio on turn the On Off Volume microphone Your mouth should be about 2 5 Control knob clockwise 5cm away from the microphone To turn the radio off turn the On Off Volume 3 Release the PTT button when you finish Control knob counterclockwise until you hear a speaking eee RECEIVING A CALL ADJUSTING THE RADIO S VOLUME 1 Turn your radio on and adjust the volume level Turn the On Off Volume Control knob to adjust 2 Switch to the desired channel the volume level If at any time a call is received you will hear the call at the volume level you have set RADIO CALLS SELECTIVE CALL Making a Selective Call You can make a selective call to a particular radio known as an individual call or to a selected group of radios known as a group call To make a Selective Call 1 Press the PTT or Call Button depending on the way your radio has been pro grammed by your dealer to set up the call 2 Wait until the conversation has been set up which means you are authorised to use the system 3 Talk with your mouth 2 5 5cm from the m
18. such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted Caution Operational Cautions Damaged Antennas Do not use any portable two way radio that has a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin a minor burn can result Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewellery keys or beaded chains touch exposed terminals The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit short circuit and become quite hot Exercise care in handling any charged battery particularly when placing it inside a pocket purse or other container with metal objects A Caution General Radio Care The use of chemicals such as detergents alcohol aerosol sprays and or petroleum products may be harmful to and damage the radio housing Avoid physical abuse of the radio such as carrying it by the antenna The accessory connector if fitted has a protective cap which should be left in place when the connector is not in use Clean the radio exterior using a cloth moistened with clean water and a mild dishwashing liquid The use of non approved radio accessories may damage the radio and invalidate warranty 27 Al34VS NOTES 28
19. utton 1 programmable attached dust cap when not in use 4 Push to Talk Button PTT Programmable Buttons Asiae hold down this button to talk release Several of your radio buttons can be programmed the Customer Programming 5 Side Button 2 programmable Software CPS to activate the radio features 6 Side Button 3 programmable The following table shows the features that can 7 Top Button programmable be assigned to the Top button and the three Recommended for Emergency Button Side Buttons gt or gt a lt c Feature Description Monitor Cancel To monitor the selected channel for any activity or to cancel a current outgoing or incoming call Radio Call To make an individual or group selective call Scan On Off To toggle between start and stop of the scan operation Nuisance Delete Cancel To delete nuisance channel while scanning or delete the message currently being played back from voice storage Transmit Power To toggle your radio s transmit power level between High and Low power Talkaround On Off To talk directly with another radio without going through a system or dispatcher Emergency To activate the Emergency alarm call Lone Worker To identify yourself as a lone worker Radio enters emer gency sequence unless you respond when prompted by pressing any radio button Call Forward To transfer ca
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