Motorola Solutions 89FT4833 Hand Held Portable Radio User Manual Instruction Manual

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Hand Held Portable Radio Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

FCC ID: AZ489FT4833INSTRUCTION MANUAL X Preliminary Manual attached. Complete Manual attached.
FCC ID: AZ489FT4833EXHIBIT 8FP9 OWNERS MANUALSpirit GTCongratulations on your purchase of the Spirit GT Retail Business Radio. Your radio is a productof Motorola’s 50 years of experience as a world leader in the designing and manufacturing ofcommunications equipment. With proper care and use, your Motorola radio should give youyears of reliable communication.Please read this manual carefully to ensure you know how to properly operate the radio beforeuse.Contents of Package1. Radio – 1 channel model shown2. Holster3. NiMH Battery Pack4. 10 Hour Charger AdapterLiterature (Not shown) Owner’s Manual Warranty Card Quick Reference Guide Accessory BrochureProduct1. Power Switch (On/Off/Volume)2. Graphical Display3. Scroll Button4. Monitor Button5. Menu Button6. Lock button (1 channel model) Lock/Scan button (2 channel model)7. Call Button8. Push-To-Talk (PTT)/Transmit9. External Microphone/speaker/PTT accessory jack10. Internal Microphone11. Internal Speaker
FCC ID: AZ489FT4833BatteriesYour Spirit GT radio operates on a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery pack. TheNiMH rechargeable battery pack will provide approximately 11 hours of operation with normaluse.To Install NiMH Battery1. Turn radio display side down2. Hold both sides of radio with one hand3. Pull down back cover with opposite hand4. Insert NiMH battery pack with contact side down.5. Replace the NiMH battery door and push up until secure.To Charge NiMH BatteryTo get maximum use from the battery, charge it for at least five hours before you use it for thefirst time. After initial charging, your battery will fully charge in about three hours1. Turn the radio off.2. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet.3. Lift the charging cover (not detachable) and plug charger connector into jack.4. The red light on the charger will flash while the battery is charging, and will glowcontinuously when the battery is fully charged.Notes:• For optimum battery life, the battery should not be left charging for prolonged periods afterreaching full charge. Charging the battery over the weekend is acceptable.• Do not transmit while radio is charging. Transmitting while radio is charging can cause theradio transmitter or the charger to operate improperly.• Turn radio off when charging. If radio is on while charging, at least twice as much time isrequired to charge the battery.Battery Meter IndicatorThe battery meter, located on the front display, is divided into three bars. As power is used, thebars will disappear.Low Battery AlertWhen the battery is low, the radio will beep:• 3 to 4 seconds after turning power on• every 10 minutes in standby mode• after releasing the Push-To-Talk button• after releasing the Call button
FCC ID: AZ489FT4833Note: Remove batteries before storing your radio for extended periods. Batteries corrode overtime and may cause permanent damage to your radio.Turn the Radio on/OffTurn the On-Off/Volume know clockwise. You will hear a beep and see the Transmit Light flashmomentarily to indicate the radio is on. To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume knobcounterclockwise. You will hear a click to indicate the radio is turned off.Adjust the VolumeHold Monitor button down to listen to audio level while rotating On-Off/Volume knob. Rotateclockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease volume.To Send/Receive MessagesCheck channel activity by pressing Monitor button. You will hear static if the channel is clear touse. Do not transmit if someone is talking on the channel.1. To send messages, press Push-To-Talk and speak into radio. (To maximize clarity, hold radio2.5 to 5 cm from mouth).2. The Transmit Light will glow continuously when sending messages.3. To listen for messages, release the Push-to Talk button.Scan (Spirit GT 2 Channel Model only)Scan allows you to monitor channels and codes of other transmitting radios. When the ratiodetects channel activity, it stops scanning and locks in on the active channel and code. It allowsyou to listen and talk back to the person (s) transmitting without having to switch channels.Note: To scan for radios without Interference Eliminator Codes, change your code to zero (off)before starting scan.CallSpirit GT radios have five unique call tones to identify each user and alert others that you intendto transmit. Press the Call button and all users on your channel and code will be alerted with ourcall tone.Hands Free UseSpirit GT radios have built-in Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) capability. This means thesound of your voice activates transmission when the radio is used and accessory ( Model ###,Sold separately).To use the VOX feature:1. Make sure the radio is off.2. Plug accessory’s connector into jack on the left hand side of the radio.
FCC ID: AZ489FT48333. Turn radio on and use the Volume Control knob to lower the volume before placing theaccessory on the head or in ear. The VOX indicator will appear on the display to indicate thatthe VOX feature is active.4. Use the Volume Control Knob to adjust volume to a comfortable listening level.5. To transmit, speak into accessory microphone. To receive, stop talking.Note: There will be a brief delay between when you start/stop talking and radio transmission. Donot press the Push-To-Talk button to exit the Volume selection mode; this will disable the VOXFeature.To reset to Push-To-Talk Mode:1. Press Push-To-Talk button once. The VOX indicator will disappear.2. To transmit, press Push-To-Talk button on radio. To receive, release the Push-To-Talk.3. To return to VOX mode, turn the radio off, then on again with the accessory in place. Note: The Accessory Jack Cover is not detachable and should be closed when not in use. To select VOX sensitivity: Spirit GT radios allow you to adjust the VOX sensitivity of the radio to compensate for varyinglevels of background noise. 2. The VOX indicator will appear, and the radio will display the current VOX setting: 1 = Low Sensitivity for high levels of background noise. 2 = Medium Sensitivity for use in most applications. 3 = High Sensitivity for low levels of background noise. 3. Use the scroll button to change the VOX setting.4. The radio will return to the normal operating mode after 10 seconds or when you press thePush-To-Talk button.Auto Power OffYour Spirit GT can be programmed to turn itself off after a certain period of inactivity. Thisfeature is used to prevent unwanted battery usage.If no buttons are pressed during the selected time interval, the radio will sound a unique tone oneminute prior to turning itself off.Auto ResetHolding down the Monitor and Push-To-Talk buttons while turning the radio on will reset alluser programmable features back to factory settings.
FCC ID: AZ489FT4833Time-Out TimerThe Time-Out Timer feature prevents extended or accidental transmission. The radio will emit awarning tone if the Push-To-Talk button is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and will stoptransmitting.TroubleshootingProblem SolutionNo Power Recharge or replace NiMH battery pack.Message NotTransmitted Make sure the Push-To-Talk button is completely pressed as youtransmit.Reposition or replace batteriesMessage Notreceived Confirm radios have the same channel and Interference EliminatorCode settings.Make sure Push-To-Talk is not inadvertently being pressed.Reposition or replace battery.Obstructions, operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere withcommunication. Change your location.Check to make sure volume is turned up.HearingOtherConversationof Noise on aChannelConfirm Interference Eliminator Code is set, (active settings are 1-38).Shared Channel or Interference Eliminator Code may be in use, tryanother.Heavy StaticorInterferenceRadios too close. Radios should be at least 5 feet apart, increase yourdistance. Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmissionCannotchangechannel/codesettingsMake sure radio is unlocked. See page for more information.LowBatteries Recharge NiMH battery pack. Extreme operating temperatures willaffect the life of the battery.Charger LEDdoubleflashingCharger pin is not properly in place. Check to make sure the chargerpin is fully inserted into the radio. If so, allow the radio to charge untilthe LED glows solid.Battery pack is very low; double flashing indicates that the battery ischarging up slowly before it starts to quick charge.
FCC ID: AZ489FT4833If the radio still doesn’t work properly, contact your place of purchase or call Motorola ProductServices.1-800-353-2729Radio CareTo clean the radio, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. Don’t use cleaners or solvents onthe radio, they can harm the radio body and leak inside, causing permanent damage. Batterycontacts may be wiped with a dry, lint-free cloth.If the radio gets wet, turn it off and remove batteries immediately. Dry battery compartment witha soft cloth to minimize potential water damage. Leave door off the battery compartmentovernight or until completely dry. Do not use the radio until completely dry.Cautions and WarningsExposure to Radio Frequency EnergyThe design of your Motorola two-way radio, which generates radio frequency (RF)electromagnetic energy (EME), is designed to comply with the following national andinternational standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequencyelectromagnetic energy:• FCC Report and Order 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-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNRP – 1986)• European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC)− Env. 50166 – 1 1995E – Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Low Frequency (0Hz to 10 kHz)− Env. 50166 – 1995E – Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields High Frequency (10kHz to 300 kHz)− Proceeding of SC211/8 1996 – Safety Considerations for Human Exposure to E.M.F’sfrom Mobile Telecommunications Equipment (M.T.E.) in the Frequency Range 30 MHz– 6 GHz (E.M.F.-Electromagnetic Fields)To acquire optimal radio performance and to ensure that exposure to RF energy is within theguidelines in the above standards, the following operating procedures should be observed:• When transmitting with a two-way portable radio, hold radio in a vertical position with itsmicrophone 2-3 inches (5.0 to 7.5 cm) away from your mouth. Keep antenna at least 1 inch(2.5 cm) from your head and body.• If you wear a portable radio on your body, ensure that the antenna is at least one inch (2.5 cm)from your body when transmitting.
FCC ID: AZ489FT4833Electromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityNearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference 9EMI) ifinadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.• Turn your radio OFF in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals orhealth care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.• Turn your radio off when on board aircraft when instructed to do so. Any use of the radiomust be in accordance with airline regulations or crew instructions.Spirit GT Radio FrequenciesFrequency Number Frequency MHzF1 464.5000 MHzF2 454.5500 MHzF3 467.8500 MHzF4 467.8750 MHzF5 467.9000 MHzF6 467.9250 MHzF7 467.7625 MHzF8 467.8125 MHzAccessoriesThere are several audio and carrying accessories (sold separately) available for Spirit GT radios.Accessories allow you to customize radios to suit your business communications needs. The rightaccessory can enhance productivity and can help you increase customer satisfaction.For information, contact your place of purchase or call Motorola at:1-800-448-6686_____________________________________________________________After the radio is turned on without PTT being pressed, the radio is inNormal Mode (Rx).To change channels (2 channel radio): Press the scroll button, (fastestway).To change channels or VOX Sensitivity Level or Call Tones.Press Mode Button. Radio is in Mode Selection:• Display 1. Call Tones ---> Press Scroll Button to change. Press Mode Button.
FCC ID: AZ489FT4833• Display 2. VOX Sensitivity Selection --> Press Scroll Button to Change. Press Mode Button.• Display 3. Channel - Frequency Mapping --> Scroll to see the what channel is associated with what frequency. Also changes the channel (slowest way). Press Mode Button.• Display 4. PL Code ----> Shows the PL code selected for all channels. Press Mode Button ----> Exits selection mode.The radio will operate in the selected values.To exit after doing any changes without going through all thedisplays: Press PTT (fastest). Let the Menu timer expire (slowest).If the radio is turned on with PTT pressed for more than 3 seconds:The radio enters the Supervisor Mode.• Display 1. Frequency - Channel Mapping Display. Channel Numbers Solid FrequencyNumbers Blinking. --> Frequency can be changed by pressing the scroll button. F1 to F8 backto F1. To change channel, press Monitor Button. Channel Numbers Blinking. Frequency Number Solid. ---> Channels can be changed bypressing the Scroll Button. 1 to 2 back to 1.To select a new frequency again, press Monitor Button. After thisyou can repeat this sequence many times. Until the Mode button is pressed again,PTT is pressed or the menu timer expires.Display 2. If you pressed the menu button again, then you go to PLCode Menu. Channel Numbers with a solid c. PL Code Numbers blinking.---> It indicates that the PL code is selected to be changed. With the scroll button change the PL code.By pressing the Mode button, PTT or allowing the Menu timer toexpire you exit the supervisor selection mode. You can not back to this mode unless youturn the radio off and back on with PTT pressed.
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