Mobile Release 2021.2 MTP8000Ex Series Feature User Guide JULY 2021 © 2021 Motorola Solutions, Inc.
MN006260A01-AD Contents Contents List of Figures............................................................................................................13 List of Tables............................................................................................................. 14 Declaration of Conformity........................................................................................ 15 Safety Information..........................................................................................
MN006260A01-AD Contents 2.6 PIN Code Authentication....................................................................................................... 44 2.6.1 Unlocking Your Radio.............................................................................................. 45 2.6.2 Unblocking Your Radio............................................................................................ 45 2.7 Locking or Unlocking the Keys or Buttons..............................................................
MN006260A01-AD Contents 3.2.2 Exiting Local Site Trunking...................................................................................... 65 3.3 Direct Mode Operation...........................................................................................................66 3.3.1 Entering DMO Mode................................................................................................ 66 3.3.2 Making Group Calls in DMO...........................................................................
MN006260A01-AD Contents 4.1 Scrolling through the Menu....................................................................................................80 4.2 Menu Icons............................................................................................................................ 80 4.3 Messages.............................................................................................................................. 81 4.3.1 New Message.....................................................
MN006260A01-AD Contents 4.3.11.6 Deleting Additional Address..................................................................... 96 4.3.12 Call-Out Availability................................................................................................96 4.3.12.1 Setting Call-Out Availability......................................................................97 4.4 Contacts................................................................................................................................
MN006260A01-AD Contents 4.9.1.2 Changing PIN Codes............................................................................... 110 4.9.2 Setting Keypad Lock.............................................................................................. 110 4.9.2.1 Keypad Lock Notification..........................................................................110 4.9.2.2 Setting Automatic Keylock Delay............................................................. 111 4.9.2.3 Setting Keylock on Startup....
MN006260A01-AD Contents 4.10.6.5 Periodic Alert..........................................................................................121 4.10.6.6 D-PTT Tones..........................................................................................122 4.10.7 Display................................................................................................................. 122 4.10.7.1 Setting Font Level.................................................................................. 122 4.10.7.
MN006260A01-AD Contents 4.11.1.1 Standard Home Group........................................................................... 132 4.11.2 Scan.....................................................................................................................132 4.11.2.1 Activating Talkgroup Scanning...............................................................133 4.11.2.2 Setting Talkgroups in the Active Scan List.............................................133 4.11.2.3 Setting Scan Lists...............
MN006260A01-AD Contents 4.18 Networks............................................................................................................................143 4.18.1 Selecting Network Operation Mode..................................................................... 143 4.18.2 Network Select.....................................................................................................144 4.18.2.1 Selecting Your Network..........................................................................
MN006260A01-AD Contents 5.3 Buffer Full Overwrite Policy................................................................................................. 154 5.4 Call-Out................................................................................................................................155 5.4.1 Types of Call-Out Alerts.........................................................................................155 5.4.2 Call-Out Modes Interaction......................................................
MN006260A01-AD Contents 5.21.4 Tips for Browsing................................................................................................. 168 5.21.4.1 Creating Bookmarks through the Navigate Pane...................................169 5.21.4.2 Creating Bookmarks through the Bookmarks Pane............................... 169 5.21.4.3 Using Bookmarks................................................................................... 169 5.21.4.4 Creating Hotkeys..........................................
MN006260A01-AD List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1: Charger Mode Screen ............................................................................................................ 32 Figure 2: Default Home Screen with Icons ............................................................................................ 46 Figure 3: Trunked Mode Operation ....................................................................................................... 60 Figure 4: Direct Mode Operation .............
MN006260A01-AD List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: Special Notations .....................................................................................................................20 Table 2: Product Technical Information .................................................................................................21 Table 3: Battery Icons ............................................................................................................................
MN006260A01-AD Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Address: 2000 Progress Pkwy, Schaumberg II, 60196. Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744 Hereby declares that MTP8500Ex/MTP8550Ex conforms to FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d), and section 15.109(a) Class B Digital Device As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
MN006260A01-AD Safety Information Safety Information RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to Occupational use only. Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios which contains important operating instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness and control for Compliance with applicable standards and Regulations.
MN006260A01-AD Notice to Users (FCC) Notice to Users (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules per the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. • Changes or modifications made to this device, not expressly approved by Motorola Solutions, could void the authority of the user to operate this equipment.
MN006260A01-AD Applying for Canadian License Applying for Canadian License The operation of your Motorola Solutions radio is subject to the Radio communications Act and must comply with rules and regulations of the Federal Government's department of Industry Canada. Industry Canada requires that all operators using Private Land Mobile frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. Prerequisites: Obtain the latest Canadian License Application form at http://www.ic.gc.ca/ic_wppa.htm.
MN006260A01-AD Copyrights Copyrights The Motorola Solutions products described in this document may include copyrighted Motorola Solutions computer programs. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola Solutions certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 1 : General Information Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Icon Conventions The documentation set is designed to give the reader more visual clues. The following graphic icons are used throughout the documentation set. DANGER: The signal word DANGER with the associated safety icon implies information that, if disregarded, will result in death or serious injury.
MN006260A01-AD Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started Familiarize yourself with basic information on how to use the radio. 2.1 Product Technical Information Table 2: Product Technical Information Description Value Maximum Voltage 8.0 V Maximum Current 2.5 A Maximum RF Power 1.55 W Maximum Speaker Load 1.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 2.2 Before Power On Read this section before you power on your radio for the first time. 2.2.1 Attaching the Antenna Procedure: 1 Insert the screw-in base of the antenna into the antenna terminal on the top of the radio. 2 Turn clockwise until tight. NOTE: Use only the antenna intended for the radio. Use of other antennas can result in significant range loss due to poor RF performance. 2.2.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 4 Slide the SIM card holder toward the dust cover side of the radio (as indicated by the UNLOCK arrow) to unlock it and lift it up. 5 Slide the dummy SIM card in the direction shown in the following figure to remove it from the SIM card holder.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 6 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card door. Pay attention to the correct position of the notched corner. 7 Close the SIM card holder and slide the holder toward the PTT side of the radio (as indicated by the LOCK arrow) to lock it.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 8 Visually inspect the SIM card door O-ring before slotting the SIM card door into the chassis. NOTE: Replace the SIM door if there is any damage/tear/delamination on the O-ring seal. 9 Apply some grease (part number: 1110027B23) on the perimeter of the SIM card door O-ring. 10 Ensure proper positioning of the SIM card door by matching the shape of the SIM card door to the chassis (see the below figure).
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 11 Apply pressure on the SIM card door and use the Torx driver with T-5IP TORX – PLUS bit to fasten the SIM card door screws to the chassis with torque setting of 1.0±0.1 in-lbs (0.113±0.011 Nm). IMPORTANT: Ensure that the SIM card door is firmly screwed and the grey SIM card door O-ring cannot be seen. 12 Install the battery. 2.2.3 MicroSD Card The microSD card is supported only by radios equipped with a SIM/microSD card slot.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 2.2.3.1 Installing the MicroSD Card Based on the ATEX/IECEx certification, only the following SIM/SD cards are allowed: • MM000228A01, 2 GB Industrial Grade MicroSD/MicroSDHC Card • DLN6985A, TETRA CRYPTR Micro AES128 • DLN6986A, TETRA CRYPTR Micro AES256 IMPORTANT: The following procedure must be performed only in non-hazardous environment. Prerequisites: Your radio is equipped with a SIM/microSD card slot. Prepare T-5IP TORX – PLUS screw bit and 1.0 ±0.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 5 Carefully insert the microSD card into the microSD card holder ensuring that the gold contact area is facing down. 6 Close the microSD card holder and slide the holder toward the bottom side of the radio (as indicated by the LOCK arrow) to lock it.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 7 Close the SIM card holder and slide the holder toward the PTT side of the radio (as indicated by the LOCK arrow) to lock it. IMPORTANT: Make sure the SIM card holder is not left empty, the holder must be occupied by either the dummy SIM card or an actual SIM card. 8 Install the SIM card door (see Installing the SIM Card on page 22). 9 Install the battery.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started NOTE: • Your service provider can configure the radio to turn on automatically after you insert the battery. • Your radio always powers up, if you remove the battery for a period shorter than 3–5 seconds. 2.2.5 Removing the Battery IMPORTANT: The following procedure must be performed only in non-hazardous environment. Prerequisites: Turn off the radio. Procedure: 1 Move the latch in the direction indicated by the arrow and hold it.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 2.2.6 Charging the Battery You can charge a battery separately or attached to a radio. Charging a battery attached to a radio must be done with the radio turned off. The battery charges faster when the radio is turned off. IMPORTANT: Use only Motorola Solutions approved-chargers which provide optimal performance. Using other chargers invalidates the warranty and may fail to fully charge, reducing the life of the battery.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Figure 1: Charger Mode Screen Charger Mode Charging: 70% Table 3: Battery Icons Battery Capacity 0%–5% 5%–15% 15%–25% 25%–40% 40%–60% 60%–80% 80%– 100% 60%–80% 80%– 100% Battery Charge Progress 0%–5% 5%–15% 15%–25% 25%–40% 40%–60% 2.2.8 Low Battery Indication The radio indicates low battery level by playing an audible alert when the battery charge falls to a preset level.
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MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Annotation Description The backlight sensor measures ambient light intensity. When the display backlight is active and a low light condition is detected, the keypad is illuminated. 2 3 Rotary Knob • Rotate to set the volume. • Press and rotate to select a different talkgroup. • Press and hold the Rotary Knob to lock/unlock it. Powering the radio off and on also unlocks a locked Rotary Knob.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Annotation Description For ultimate safety, the radio is fitted with an LED Coverage Indicator to show when coverage is poor. 15 Nameplate To use a stick-on labels or external markers to easily identify the radio. 16 Top Microphone Activated during Simplex, high audio calls such as Group Calls. 17 Display Features a high resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and 262,144 colors. Supports scalable fonts and high color images.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started MTP8550Ex Controls and Indicators 1 10 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 15 16 5 17 3 18 6 6 19 7 20 8 21 9 Table 5: MTP8550Ex Controls and Indicators Annotation Description 1 Backlight Sensor The backlight sensor measures ambient light intensity. When the display backlight is active and a low light condition is detected, the keypad is illuminated.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Annotation 3 Description • Rotate to set the volume. • Press and rotate to select a different talkgroup. • Press and hold the Rotary Knob to lock/unlock it. Powering the radio off and on also unlocks a locked Rotary Knob. Programmable Side buttons The Programmable Side buttons support the One-Touch Button feature.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Annotation Description Activated during Simplex, high audio calls such as Group Calls. 16 Display Features a high resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and 262,144 colors. Supports scalable fonts and high color images. 17 Side Connector Provides connection for accessories.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 2.5 Writing Text This section provides information on entering texts on your radio. 2.5.1 Text Entry Icons In the text entry screen, icons tell you which text entry mode and method you are using. A character counter displayed on the text entry icon indicates the amount of characters that can be entered. To toggle through the text entry modes: • For MTP8500Ex – Press and hold the Right Navigation key or the Rotary Knob.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 2.5.2 Selecting Text Entry Modes NOTE: Applicable only for MTP8550Ex. Prerequisites: Your radio displays the text entry screen. Procedure: 1 Press Menu→Entry Mode. 2 Select one of the following options: • Primary – for entering alphanumeric characters. • Numeric – for entering numbers only. • Symbol – for entering symbols only. • Secondary – for entering alphanumeric characters (this mode is optional and you have to add it to the list).
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Key Description • Press and hold to clear the entire main text area. Up Navigation key Press to scroll through the letters, numbers, or symbols. Down Navigation key Press to scroll through the letters, numbers, or symbols. Right Navigation key • Press to navigate to the right. • Press and hold to change entry mode. • Press to add a new letter at the end of the text (a, A or 0). Left Navigation key Press to navigate to the left.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Key Alphanumeric Mode (TAP/iTAP) Symbol Mode 8 key TUV8 €£$¥¤ tuv8 9 key WXYZ9 #%* wxyz9 Table 10: Other Keys (Applicable only for MTP8550Ex.) Key Description Any numeric key • In TAP press any key to reject word completion and continue with text entry A new completion will be displayed, if available, after the time-out for TAP expires. • Press and hold to enter Numeric mode from TAP or iTAP alphanumeric. • Press to insert a space.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 2.5.5 Writing in iTAP Alphanumeric NOTE: Applicable only for MTP8550Ex. Prerequisites: Your radio displays the text entry screen. When and where to use: It allows you to write quicker. For example, try to write David 232! Procedure: 1 Press Menu→Entry Setup→Prim.. 2 Select iTAPEnglish and press Back. 3 Press Menu→Entry Mode. 4 Select Primary. 5 Press 3 key. The alternative row opens and shows D E F 3.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 5 Press the key labeled with the desired character, once for the first character, twice for the second, and so on. Example: To enter letter s, press 7 key four times. To enter number 7, press the 7 key five times. If you do not press a key for a few seconds, the character is accepted, and the cursor moves to the next position. 2.5.7 Word Locking NOTE: Applicable only for MTP8550Ex. Prerequisites: Your radio displays the text entry screen.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 2.6.1 Unlocking Your Radio See Writing Text on page 39 for text entry method on your radio. Prerequisites: Radio displays Unit Locked Enter Code. Procedure: 1 Enter the PIN code at the prompt. NOTE: For radios with general PIN authentication, the PIN length is a fixed 4-digit code. For radios with BSI PIN authentication, the PIN length is configurable by your service provider up to a maximum of 8-digit code. Your radio enters the default home display. 2.6.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Figure 2: Default Home Screen with Icons 1 Home Mode Network Range TalkGroup 13/04/20 13:37 2 3 Options Contacts 4 Table 11: Display Annotation Description 1 Status icon area 2 Text display area 3 Soft key area 4 Menu/Context sensitive icon The color of the Soft key area changes according to the mode the radio is in.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started • Individual Short Subscriber Identity (ISSI) • International Talkgroup Link Alias • Network (No Service, or Mobile Country Code (MCC)/Mobile Network Code (MNC), or Networks Alias) • Operational-Tactical Address (OPTA) • Radio Status • Range • RMS/FMS • Scan List Alias • Secondary Talkgroup Alias • Talkgroup Alias • Time and Date Order and visibility of these items are also subject of the Configurable Idle Screen settings. 2.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Icon Description • Two blue: Multi-Slot Packet Data active Direct Mode Operation (DMO) Direct Mode Call – Indicates that the radio is receiving a Direct Mode call. The more bars, the stronger the signal. or High RF Power: receiving – Indicates High RF Power option is enabled and the radio is receiving a call. Direct Mode – Indicates that radio is in Direct Mode (radio-to-radio communication).
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Icon Description RUI Logged on – Indicates that you are logged on into the radio. RUI Pseudo Log On – Indicates that you are in pseudo logged on state. RUI Packet Data – Indicates Pseudo Log On state when the Packet Data feature is activated and active data session is in progress. RUI Packet Data – Indicates Pseudo Log On state when the Packet Data feature is activated and the external device sets up data connection with the radio.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Icon Description • for the selected talkgroup, • for the highlighted private number, • for the manually entered private number, • when transmitting voice in Group Calls, • when transmitting voice in Simplex Private Calls. Blinking, when the E2EE is enabled: • when receiving voice in Group Calls, • when receiving voice in Simplex Private Calls, • during encrypted Duplex Private Calls.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Icon Description Non-Secured Call – Air Encryption Unavailable Blinking – Indicates that Air Encryption is not available in DMO Mode. The icon appears after the PTT button is pressed. Non-formatted SD Card • • Solid – The microSD card is: - not formatted at all, - formatted incorrectly, or - damaged. Blinking – The microSD card is being formatted. USB Connected – Indicates that the radio is connected to the computer via the USB cable.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Simplex Calls When using high audio, hold your radio a vertical position with its top microphone 5–10 cm away from your mouth. Speak into the top microphone. Listen through the internal speaker. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm from your head and body. Duplex Calls When using low audio, hold your radio as you would a telephone. Speak into the bottom microphone. Listen through the earpiece. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm from your head and body.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm from your head and body. 2.11.2 Using Low Audio When and where to use: Placing or receiving a Phone, PABX, or Duplex Private call. Procedure: 1 Hold your radio as you would a telephone. 2 Speak into the bottom microphone and listen through the earpiece. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm from your head and body. 2.12 During a Call During the call, label of the right Soft key indicates the next possible change.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started 2.13.1 Talkgroup Icons Selection Talkgroup icons are used to indicate that a talkgroup has a special function, show the status of network selection, and/or show the talkgroup properties. A talkgroup without an icon does not have a special function attached to it. These icons are displayed next to the talkgroup alias on idle display and when scrolling talkgroups in common or favorite folder lists.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Icon Talkgroups in Common Folders Talkgroups in Favorite Folders Multiple networks are available. In TMO Mode Display when the TMO normal talkgroup selected is not assigned to the current network. Single network is available. DMO Talkgroup Icons Display when a DMO talkgroup is selected. General Icons Display when the radio is registered to a network that is not the home network.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started • No action 3 When the timer expires (potentially after being restarted a number of times) the radio switches to the previously selected talkgroup. 2.16 Over The Air Programming NOTE: This is a Software Selling Feature. Over The Air Programming (OTAP) enables remote radio reconfiguration over TETRA network. Prerequisites: Your radio display shows an OTAP prompt with Reboot required. Accept new configuration? text for a new configuration update.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Feature Description Disconnect All Connected Bluetooth Devices Disconnects all Bluetooth devices connected to the radio. Display Bluetooth Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) Sensors Battery Levels Displays the battery levels of all paired Bluetooth GATT-based sensor devices. Display GATT Service Data Displays the GATT-based sensor data. Display Heart Rate Displays the heart rate value received from the connected GATTbased heart rate sensor.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Feature Description Scan for Bluetooth Devices Activates scanning for Bluetooth devices after the OTB assigned to the Add Bluetooth Device function is pressed. Select Talkgroup Network Shortcut Displays the Select Talkgroup Network menu. Selecting Audio Profiles Changes the audio profile of the radio. Send Double Push PTT Tone (D-PTT) Sends the D-PTT tone to the currently used talkgroup.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 2 : Getting Started Feature Description Toggle Howling Suppression Enables or disables Howling Suppression. Toggle Man Down On or Off Turns the Man Down feature on or off. Toggle RF Power Class Toggles the RF Power Class between high and normal. Toggle Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) with Earpiece Activates or deactivates the RSM earpiece. Toggle Screen Saver Activates or deactivates the Screen Saver feature.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes Chapter 3 Modes This chapter contains information on available modes that the radio can operate in. 3.1 Trunked Mode Operation Trunked Mode Operation (TMO) requires the switching and management infrastructure. TMO enables various voice and data communication types. Examples are group calls and short data service messages. TMO also enables access to features related to infrastructure such as packet data. Figure 3: Trunked Mode Operation 3.1.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes 2 Wait for the Talk Permit tone (if configured) and then speak into the microphone. Release the PTT button to listen. NOTE: To cancel making a group call, do one the following actions before the talk permit is granted (depending on your service provider’s settings): • Release the PTT button. • Press the END key (default). When the call is canceled, your radio displays Call Cancelled message (if configured by your service provider). 3.1.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes 3.1.5.1 Preempting Group Calls NOTE: Your radio can only support either the D-PTT Tone feature or D-PTT Preempt Group Call feature at a time. Procedure: 1 Your radio receives a Group Call. 2 Press the PTT button twice on the radio or the Remote Control Unit (RCU). Call preempt is triggered. 3.1.6 Dynamic Group Number Assignment (DGNA) DGNA allows the network operator to dynamically manage talkgroups on your radio over the air interface.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes 3.1.6.3 DGNA Auto Reselect Group DGNA Auto Reselect allows your radio to return to the previous selected talkgroup. Your network operator assigns a talkgroup to your radio through DGNA. When the assigned talkgroup is deassigned, your radio automatically returns to the previous talkgroup. 3.1.6.4 Viewing DGNA Talkgroups Prerequisites: Your radio receives the DGNA message. Procedure: 1 To view the added talkgroups details press View.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes 3.1.8 Phone and PABX Calls Phone Calls allow you to call a landline telephone number or a cellular mobile phone number. Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX) Calls allow you to call local (office) extension numbers. NOTE: This feature is available only in Trunked Mode Operation (TMO). The Phone/PABX Speed Dial feature allows you to dial a shortened number of up to three digits instead of the full number.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes 3.2 Local Site Trunking This mode is also called as Fallback Mode and it allows more than one radio from the same site to communicate when the link between the site and the network central controller fails. Entering and exiting Local Site Trunking (that is, returning to System Wide Services) is done automatically. In this mode, some services are unavailable. NOTE: Your service provider can disable this mode. 3.2.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes 3.3 Direct Mode Operation Direct Mode Operation (DMO) is a mode of simplex operation where radios communicate directly without the need of a network. NOTE: For those who use DMO mode, you are recommended to apply DMO SCK for data confidentiality. Figure 4: Direct Mode Operation 3.3.1 Entering DMO Mode Procedure: To enter the DMO Mode: • From the home screen, press the Menu key. Select Networks→Direct Mode. • From the home screen, press the Menu key.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes 3.3.3 Receiving Group Calls in Idle Procedure: 1 Your radio receives a Group Call. NOTE: The incoming Group Call is signaled by a Receiving Group Call tone. 2 To respond, press and hold the PTT button. 3.3.4 D-PTT Preempt Group Call NOTE: This is a Software Selling Feature. The D-PTT Preempt Group Call allows superiors to take over and speak in an ongoing group call by making preemptive priority calls.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes • MS - MS – Your radio can communicate only with other radios within its range. • Gateway – Your radio uses a gateway to communicate with the infrastructure. • Automatic – Your radio uses the first available gateway for that talkgroup. • Specific – Your radio uses only the Gateway with the specified Gateway address for that talkgroup. If your radio displays Selected Gateway: None, press Edit to enter the current gateway address.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes • Displays the Individual Calls Only message 3.3.9 Network Monitor NOTE: This is a Software Selling Feature. This feature allows the radio to monitor for Trunked Mode Operation (TMO) individual calls while maintaining Direct Mode Operation (DMO) services. When Network Monitor is active, the radio receives direct calls addressed to the selected DMO talkgroup, private DMO calls, Short Data Service (SDS) messages, and also private TMO calls.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes Figure 5: Communication through Repeaters DMO DMO When the radio connects to a repeater, it plays a tone, displays the Repeater available message, and shows an appropriate icon. When the radio loses connection with the repeater, it plays a tone, displays the Repeater not available message, and the repeater icon is blinking. 3.3.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes • Gateway not available message is displayed. • The gateway icon is blinking. 3.3.12 Gateway and Repeater Synchronization To communicate using gateways or repeaters, the radio requires synchronization with a gateway or a repeater. A gateway or a repeater sends presence signals to radios. If a radio receives presence signals, it stays synchronized with the gateway or the repeater which sends the signals.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes On entering or exiting the TXI mode, when the radio is camped on a cell, it sends a specially designated Short Data Service (SDS) status message. This SDS message indicates to the SwMI that the radio is entering or exiting TXI mode. Mobility procedures that do not require the radio to send an uplink transmission are performed except for cell reselection.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes When a radio receives or generates a group call with emergency priority, the display changes color to red and a red triangle icon is displayed. A special alert tone is played. An emergency group call can be configured as: • A non-tactical call – initiated on a talkgroup preprogrammed by your service provider. When in nontactical emergency mode, you cannot switch talkgroups. • A tactical call – initiated on the currently selected talkgroup.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes After exiting from Non-Tactical Emergency, the radio returns to the previously selected talkgroup. 3.5.4 Emergency Individual Calls (Private or MSISDN) The Emergency Individual Calls are simplex or duplex calls with emergency priority. On pressing the Emergency button, the radio initiates an individual call to a provisioned private or Mobile Station Integrated Services Digital Network (MSISDN) address.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes • The PTT button is pressed (if configured). • The Right soft key is pressed (only during the transmission phase). NOTE: When the radio goes out of the service, it enters the reception phase and the Alternating Hot Microphone is on hold. When the radio is back to the service, the Hot Microphone transmission and the Alternating Hot Microphone resume. When you are in the Emergency Mode, pressing the Emergency button restarts the Alternating Hot Microphone. 3.5.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes 3.5.10 Emergency Alert NOTE: This is a Software Selling Feature. This feature allows the radio to send emergency alerts to other radios within its Direct Mode Operation (DMO) coverage by pressing the Emergency button. Even in Trunked Mode Operation (TMO), the radio monitors a special DMO emergency frequency for possible emergency alerts and responds to them by automatically joining the emergency call.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes 3.5.12 Disaster Alert Disaster Alert call is a broadcast emergency call initiated by the radio, with emergency pre-emptive priority that everyone in a broadcast area can hear. This feature is designed for catastrophic situations, such as earthquakes, and has the highest priority over other calls. All radios under Disaster Alert display emergency notification on their screens. The alert message, its duration, and destination talkgroup can be configured in the codeplug.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes Procedure: 1 Perform one of the following actions: • Press End if your radio displays Emergency Mic On. • Press and hold Exit. NOTE: Press the End key if an Emergency Operation triggered by Emergency number (not by Emergency button) to exit the Emergency Operation. Your radio exits Emergency Operations. 3.6 Repeater Mode NOTE: This is a Software Selling Feature. The Repeater Mode provides repeater connectivity between radios operating in the DMO Mode.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 3 : Modes • Off – Your radio works as a repeater only, no operation is available. • Receive Only – Allows you to listen. • Receive&Transmit – Allows you to listen and transmit by pressing PTT. 3.6.2 Encryption in the Repeater Mode While in the Repeater Mode, the radio supports Air Encryption and is able to repeat encrypted calls and messages.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu Chapter 4 Main Menu This chapter contains information on items in the main menu. You can enter the menu items during a call. If not programmed otherwise by your service provider the radio exits the menu, when a new call starts. IMPORTANT: Some menu items are model-specific and may not be activated or available on your radio. 4.1 Scrolling through the Menu Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Scroll to the required item by pressing Navigation keys.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu Menu Icon Description Browser Starts the WAP browser. Man Down Allows you to activate the Man Down feature. Security Lets you turn on/off and verify security features, and change passwords. Setup Allows you to customize your radio. More... Contains additional setup menu items. Group Setup Contains additional menu items for Scanning Talkgroups features. Favorites Contains shortcuts to frequently used talkgroups and contact numbers.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu • The radio starts a Group Call on a currently selected talkgroup. For details on writing a text message, see Writing Text on page 39 . 4.3.1 New Message This menu item allows you to create a new message. 4.3.1.1 Sending Messages to Private or Phone Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Messages→New Message. 3 Enter your message and press Send. 4 Select Private/Phone. 5 Enter recipient number or press abc to choose it from your contacts.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 3 Press the Menu key and select Message Setup→On/Offline users. 4 Enter your message and press Send. 5 Select one of the following options: • Private – To choose the destination number from the contact list, enter the private number or press abc. • Phone – To choose the destination number from the contact list, enter the phone number or press abc. NOTE: Your service provider can enable sending a Store and Forward message to a talkgroup.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.3.1.4.1 Viewing Delivery Reports Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Messages→Inbox. 3 Find a required message and select Read. 4 Press the Menu key. 5 Select the required message and press the OK button. 6 Select Delivery Status. 4.3.1.4.2 Configuring Delivery Reports Prerequisites: Ensure that your service provider enables the delivery report configuration. Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu Icon Description Unread (New) Protected Message Read (Old) Protected Message Protected Message Sender Information in Message View – name or number Time and Date Stamp in Message View – arrival time and date Delivery Status Received – delivery status for Store and Forward messages 4.3.2.1 Receiving New Messages When you receive a new message, your radio displays the New Message icon, an animation, and plays a tone to indicate the new message.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4 If you want to use submenus, perform one of the following actions: If… Then… If you want to save the message as a template, perform the following actions: a Select Store. b Change the default name of the template and press OK. If you want to delete the message, perform the following actions: a Select Delete. b To confirm, select Yes. If you want to delete all the messages in the inbox or outbox, perform the following actions: a Select Delete All.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu If… Then… If you want to display the date and time of the message when it is in one of the following status: select Delivery Status. • Sent • Delivered • Read • Expired and undelivered • Expired and unread • Failed due to an unknown error, NOTE: This option is only applicable for the outbox. If you want to protect the message and avoid deleting or overwriting it, select Protect. If you want to remove the protection of the message, select Unprotect.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.3.2.6 Calling Numbers from Messages The Embedded Number feature is enabled by your service provider. You can return a voice call to the sender of a message or to any number that is embedded in the message text. Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Messages→Inbox. 3 Highlight the required message and select Read. 4 Press the PTT button. The radio displays a list of numbers, including the number of the sender.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu When receiving immediate text message, the Enhanced Immediate Text Messaging feature prioritize displaying private call, group call, change of talkgroups, or change of volume before displaying immediate text message. Upon receiving the immediate text message, you can perform the following action: • Send group status message through OTB. • Initiate Private Call through OTB. • Select group using the rotary knob. • Adjust the volume level using the rotary knob.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu When the radio is in normal mode, you are able to browse through all messages in the CO Box. However, if the radio is in the Call-Out mode, you can only browse through the information regarding the currently ongoing Call-Out message. 4.3.4.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 3 Highlight the required template name and press Send. 4 Perform one of the following actions: If… Then… If you want to send the message to a talkgroup, select the required talkgroup from the TalkGroup List. If you want to send the message to an address in your contact list, perform the following actions: a Press abc. b Select the name of the recipient.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu You are allowed to perform limited edit operations on the predefined template. You can send it, but you cannot store the edited template or erase it from the predefined template list. 4.3.8.1 Viewing Predefined Templates Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Messages→Predefined. 3 Highlight the required template and press Menu key. 4 Select View. 4.3.8.2 Sending Predefined Templates Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.3.9.2 Sending Status Messages You can send status messages to either a selected talkgroup or a programmed private number. Only one option can be enabled at a time. Prerequisites: • If sending statuses to talkgroups is enabled, switch to the talkgroup to which you want to send a status message. • If sending statuses to private numbers is enabled, no action is needed. The private number is set up by your service provider.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4 Highlight the required status message and press the Send key. 5 Do one of the following: • Enter the number or press abc to select the name from your contact list. Press Send. • Select the required talkgroup from the TalkGroup List. The display shows one of the following delivery reports: • Status Sent • Status Failed 4.3.10 Sending an RMS Status Prerequisites: This feature is only available when enabled by your service provider.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.3.11 Additional Address The Additional Address feature allows the radio to send Radio Messaging System (RMS) messages and Local Information Protocol (LIP) reports to additionally defined recipients. The default addresses for the RMS messages and LIP reports are defined by your service provider. RMS messages and LIP reports are also sent to selected and enabled additional address. You can create, edit, and delete additional addresses using the radio menu.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.3.11.4 Entering New Additional Address Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Messages→Additional Address→Select Address. 3 Select [New Address] 4 Press Change key. 5 Enter new values of the Alias and ISSI/ITSI/GSSI fields, press Done key. The new alias appears in the list of available aliases. There is no possibility to have two Additional Address items with the same Additional Address Alias. 4.3.11.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu This menu item enables or disables the Call-Out availability. 4.3.12.1 Setting Call-Out Availability Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Messages→Call-Out Availability. 3 Select one of the following options: • Available • Not available 4.4 Contacts This menu stores all your contact numbers. Each contact entry requires the following information: Name If you store more than one number to one contact, this entry is required.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu Duplex (Private only) Shows the hook method for duplex calls. 4.4.1 Creating Contacts Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press Contacts key. 2 Select [New Contact]. 3 Highlight Name and press Change. Enter the name of your contact and press OK. 4 Highlight Type and press Change. Select the required type of your contact. NOTE: You can also use the Left and Right Navigation keys to select the type of your contact.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.4.3 Deleting Numbers Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press Contacts key. 2 Select a contact you want to edit. 3 Use Left or Right Navigation keys to choose the required number. 4 Press Menu. 5 Select Delete number. NOTE: If an entry contains only one number, deleting the number deletes the entry. 6 Press Yes. 4.4.4 Deleting Contacts Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press Contacts key. 2 Highlight a contact you want to delete. 3 Press the Menu key.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 3 If the contact has more than one number, use Left and Right Navigation keys to select the required number. 4 To initiate a simplex call, press the PTT button with a Private number. Otherwise use the Send key to initiate a duplex call. 4.5 Pictures This menu item activates the Picture Browser.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu I want to... Action Display content of a folder. Highlight a folder and press Select or the Rotary Knob. Return the previous folder / go up one folder level. Highlight the folder in the upper left corner of the display (with three dots) and press Select. Display a picture in the full screen view. Perform one of the following actions: • Highlight a picture and press View • Highlight a picture and press the Rotary Knob. Return to the main menu. Press Exit.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu • Third – a picture zoomed in 4x. • Fourth – a picture zoomed in 8x. • Fifth – the maximum zoom level. Resolution of pictures exceeding 2MP will be halved for the display purposes (original picture will not be modified). Zooming in is not available if the picture size is smaller than the display resolution. 4.5.4 Adding/Editing Comments to Pictures The maximum length of a comment to be added is 144 characters.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu If… Then… b Highlight the device and press Connect. File is sent in the background. Once the transfer is complete, the radio terminates connection with the remote device. 4.6 Bluetooth This menu activates the Bluetooth feature. See Bluetooth on page 152 for details. 4.6.1 Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Settings allows you to configure radio settings related to Bluetooth activity. 4.6.1.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu When Bluetooth is enabled, the Bluetooth icon appears in the status icon area on the display. However, the Bluetooth icon may not be visible at times, due to other icons with higher priority being displayed in the same icon slot. NOTE: Your service provider may configure the radio to automatically disable Bluetooth after entering the home mode.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 3 Highlight the required device and press Menu/OK. Select Connect/Disconnect. NOTE: Depending on languages installed on the radio, some characters in names of devices might not be displayed properly. Radio-initiated automatic reconnection with several remote Bluetooth devices at the same time cannot be guaranteed to be successful in 100%, due to the fundamental nature of Bluetooth.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu Procedure: Press Accept when the Receive file(s) via Bluetooth from: message appears on the display. The file is saved either in the internal radio memory or on the microSD card and can be accessed via the My Received Files menu item. NOTE: If a file with the same name already exists, the radio appends a number in parentheses to the original file name.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.6.5.4 Managing Received Files Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Setup→Bluetooth→My Received Files. A list of all files received appears. 3 Press the Menu key. 4 Select one of the following options: • Details – Displays details of the file: name, size, reception date and time. • Forward – Sends the selected file to another Bluetooth-enabled device. To send the file, highlight the recipient device and press Select.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.6.7.1 Viewing Detected Beacons Prerequisites: Turn on Indoor Location. If Indoor Location is turned off, the screen displays Service Restricted. Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Bluetooth→Indoor Location. 3 Select Beacons Found. 4 Select the preferred beacon. The screen displays details of the beacon. 4.6.8 Connecting Firearms Devices Prerequisites: Only pre-approved firearms devices can be used.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.8 Man Down NOTE: This is a Software Selling Feature. Man Down alerts when no movement occurs for a set time or the radio stays at an angle of tilt below a defined value. The radio alerts you when: • Its tilt exceeds a predefined angle value. • No movement is detected in a predefined time interval. In case any of the conditions are met, the radio alerts you with a Man Down pre-alert.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.9.1.1 Protecting the Radio with a PIN Code Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Security→PIN Protect. 3 Select On. 4 Enter the PIN code. NOTE: To increase security, set your own PIN code. By default the PIN code are all zeros (depending on the length of the PIN code). For radios with general PIN authentication, the PIN length is a fixed 4-digit code.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu None No notification is displayed. Notification Only Keys Locked is displayed. Notification and Instruction For MTP8500Ex Press Menu + Left to lock/unlock keypad is displayed. For MTP8550Ex Press Menu * to lock/unlock keypad is displayed. 4.9.2.2 Setting Automatic Keylock Delay Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Security→Keylock Setup→Delay. 3 Use Up and Down Navigation keys to change the minutes and press Done. 4.9.2.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 2 Select Security→AirEncrypt. Your radio displays: • Air Encryption Is Off – The Air Encryption is not activated. • Air Encryption Is On – The Air Encryption is activated. 4.9.3.2 Deleting User Keys IMPORTANT: The key deletion takes up to 30 seconds. During this period, the battery must not be removed. Removing the battery during this period may lead to radio malfunction. Prerequisites: Ensure that the user key deletion is enabled in the codeplug.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.9.5.1 TMO SCK Your service provider can enable SCKs in TMO. The SCKs used in TMO are called TMSCKs. 4.9.5.1.1 Verifying TMSCK Validity When and where to use: To ensure that the TMSCKs in the radio are valid and can be used for the air interface encryption. Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Security→TMSCK Validity. The radio displays: • TMSCK is Valid – The radio can work encrypted in TMO.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4 Radio displays Change to version. 5 Select one of the following options: • Yes – To change the key. Your radio displays Key version changed. • No – To leave the key. Your radio displays Code Not Changed. 4.9.6 Covert Mode NOTE: This is a Software Selling Feature. This feature enables you to completely shut down all visible and audible alerts and notifications, making the radio unnoticeable even in a silent and dark environment.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.9.7.1 Status Remote Control Status Remote Control is a feature that provides limited control of the radio, unlike Short Data Service (SDS) Remote Control. Only one type of remote control can be active on a radio; either SDS or Status.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.10 Setup The Setup menu allows you to change the general configuration on your radio. 4.10.1 Ring Style This sub-menu allows you to set the incoming call ring style. 4.10.1.1 Setting Ring Style Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Setup→Ring Style. 3 Select one of the following options: • Duplex – To set the new ring style to all duplex calls. • Simplex – To set the new ring style to all simplex calls.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu • Call-Out Vol – Sets the volume level for Call-Out tones (if enabled). NOTE: If the display shows only one option Volume, you can adjust all of the above settings at once. You have the option to change the settings individually when the Volume Adj. Mode is set to Individual. 5 Press Right or Left Navigation key to change the value.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.10.5 Audio This menu item allows you to adjust your radio audio settings. 4.10.5.1 Audio Profiles An audio profile is a set of audio parameters, such as the volume of alert tones, that are configured by your service provider to fit a particular operating environment. For example, the audio parameters can be adjusted to situations when the radio operates inside a building or on a noisy street.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.10.5.3 Audio Toggle You can control audio routing between the speaker and earpiece for any private or group call through the dedicated Speaker Control key. You can also define through the menu to have all group calls in high audio or controlled by the Speaker Control key. 4.10.5.3.1 Setting Audio Toggle Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Setup→Audio→Audio Toggle.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu • Common – You can set one value for all the items in Menu→Setup→Set Volume. 4.10.6 Tones This field sets the volume level for the tones set. NOTE: The radio has two tone packs: Classic Tones (default) and New Tones. Your service provider decides which tone pack is enabled. 4.10.6.1 Keypad Tone You can activate/deactivate keypad tone at every key press. 4.10.6.1.1 Setting Keypad Tone Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 2 Select Setup→Tones→Talk Permit. 3 Select one of the following options: For MTP8500Ex: • Tone On – Tone heard upon pressing the PTT button. • Tone Off – No tone heard upon pressing the PTT button. For MTP8550Ex: • No Tone – No tone heard upon pressing the PTT button. • Short Tone – Short tone heard upon pressing the PTT button. • Normal Tone – Factory-default tone heard upon pressing the PTT button. 4.10.6.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.10.6.6 D-PTT Tones This menu item contains the settings for the Double PTT feature. The Double PTT feature allows you to send a tone pattern (single, double, or triple) when the radio is in idle or the Group Call mode by pressing the PTT button twice. After the D-PTT tone is played, you can press and hold the PTT button once again to get the permission to talk. Otherwise, if you press the PTT button while the D-PTT tone is played, it is ignored.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.10.7.2 Setting Large Idle Font When and where to use: To enable/disable large font on the home screen. Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Setup→Display→Large Idle Font. 3 Select On to enable, or Off to disable displaying large font on the home screen. NOTE: Large Idle Font is not available in some languages. 4.10.7.3 Setting Screen Saver Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Setup→Display→Screen Saver.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.10.7.5 Setting Brightness When and where to use: To set the luminance of the display and the keypad in an environment with low visibility. Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Setup→Display→Brightness. 3 Select one of the following options: • Level – Allows you to manually set the brightness level using the Left or Right Navigation key.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.10.8 Time and Date This sub-menu controls the displayed time and date on the home screen. NOTE: If the Home Display Text Message feature is enabled, Home Mode Display Text may cover time and date, depending on the Configurable Idle Screen settings. Infrastructure synchronizes the time and date. When not within the infrastructure signal range you can set the values manually. 4.10.8.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Setup→Time & Date→Format→Format Date. 3 Select (D – day, M – month, Y – year): • DD/MM/YY • MM/DD/YY • DD-MON-YY • YY/MM/DD 4.10.8.5 Setting the Date Manually When and where to use: If the date cannot update automatically through the infrastructure. Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Setup→Time & Date→Set→Set Date. 3 Enter current date using Navigation keys or keypad.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.10.9 Energy Economy Energy Economy (EE) is a mode of operation to save battery life. Your radio does not monitor all downlink time slots of the Main Control Channel. If the radio is in the charger, Energy Economy mode is not needed. 4.10.9.1 Enabling or Disabling Energy Economy Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Setup→Energy Economy→EE Selection. 3 Select one of the following options: • On – Activates Energy Economy feature.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu • Normal RF Pwr – Deactivates this feature. NOTE: • Changing RF Power Class to Normal RF Pwr during calls may result in dropping the call. The power level may be not sufficient to sustain the transmission. • Battery consumption is higher when Hi RF Power is selected. 4.10.11 Accessory (Accry) Setup You can connect IMPRES, CORE, Other, or Secondary accessories to the radio side connector.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu • Book on Accept – Radio accepts all the book on requests. • Book on Reject – Radio rejects all the book on requests without any notification. 4.10.13 Rotary Knob This menu item allows you to set all the related functionality of the Rotary Knob. 4.10.13.1 Setting Rotary Knob Mode Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Setup→Rotary Knob→Rotary Mode. 3 Select one of the following options: • Dual – Both modes are available.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.10.13.3 Setting In Keypad Lock When and where to use: To set behavior of the rotary knob when the keypad is locked. Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Setup→Rotary Knob→In Keypad Lock. 3 Select one of the following options: • Lock None – Scrolling and volume setting functionality is available. • Lock Volume – Rotary Knob can be only used for scrolling. • Lock Scroll – Rotary Knob can be only used for setting the volume.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 3 Select one of the following options: • On – You need to confirm the talkgroup selection by pressing Select or pressing the PTT button to immediately start a call on a new talkgroup. • Off – Attaches to the selected talkgroup without any additional prompt. 4.10.13.7 Setting Rotary Knob Function Keys Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Setup→Rotary Knob→Function Keys.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.11.1 Setting Operations Parameters When and where to use: If you want to define the radio mode and the talkgroup at the radio startup, and when changing modes TMO → DMO and TMO → Repeater. Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Group Setup→Operations Parameters. 3 Select Startup. Select one of the following options: • TMO – The radio powers up in TMO mode. • DMO – The radio powers up in DMO mode.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.11.2.1 Activating Talkgroup Scanning When and where to use: If you want to monitor any TMO Group Call in the defined talkgroup list. Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Group Setup→Scan→Scanning. 3 Select Select List and then a list name. Your radio displays list name selected. 4 Select Scanning→On. Your radio is scanning on the predefined scan list. 4.11.2.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.11.2.4 Deleting Talkgroups from Scan Lists Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Group Setup→Scan→Scan Lists. 3 Highlight the required scan list and press Menu→Edit. 4 Highlight the required talkgroup and press Menu→Delete. 4.11.3 My Groups This sub-menu allows you to select/edit your favorite group list. My Groups is equivalent to Favorites.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu • Rename Folder – Edits the name of the folder. Enter new folder name and press OK. • Delete Folder – Deletes selected folder. Press Yes. NOTE: You cannot delete the last favorite folder. 4.11.3.4 Deleting Talkgroup from Favorite Folders Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Group Setup→My Groups. 3 Select required favorite folder. 4 To delete one talkgroup, highlight it and select Delete.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu • Config – Set predefined condition messages for calling radio. You can select more than one messages: • Always • Busy • No Answer • Not Reachable NOTE: The settings in the Config sub-menu is only enabled when On is selected in Enable Config. • Last Result – Display the radio's response of the last sent call forwarding. 4.13 Favorites Favorites contains shortcuts to frequently used talkgroups and contact numbers that are organized in favorite folders.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 2 When you are in the following mode: If… Then… Making simplex calls in TMO or DMO a Press and hold the PTT button. b Wait for the Talk Permit tone before talking. c Release the PTT button to listen. Making duplex calls in TMO a Press the Send key to initiate the call. b You hear a ringing tone until the called party answers the call. 3 To end the call, press the End key. 4.13.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.13.6 Deleting Folders in Favorites NOTE: Applicable only for MTP8500Ex. Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select More . . .→Favorites. 3 Highlight a required folder. 4 Press the Menu key. 5 Select Delete Folder. 6 Confirm the deletion by pressing Yes. NOTE: You cannot delete the last favorite folder or a folder that contains at least one non-erasable item. 4.13.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.14.1 Viewing and Modifying Personal Information Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select My Info. 3 Select one of the following options: • My Private Num – Displays your radio private number. • My Phone Num – Displays your radio phone number. NOTE: To modify the displayed phone number, select Edit. Type the number and press OK. • Radio Info – Displays radio information: manufacturer, product type, ISSI, TEI, Serial Number, and OPTA.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 2 Select My Info→Storage Info. 3 Select Format SD card. 4 Press Yes to confirm formatting. 4.15 Recent Calls You can view the history of all calls: • Dialed – Calls you initiated. • Received – Calls you answered. • Missed – Calls you received but not answered or rejected. Each list of calls may contain up to 50 numbers, the most recent call being at the top of the list.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu • Missed NOTE: From the home screen press Down Navigation key, to access Recent Calls menu item. 4 Highlight the required call and press PTT button for private calls or press Send key for phone call. NOTE: Phone calls are only available in TMO Mode. 4.15.3 Storing Recent Calls to Contacts Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Recent Calls. 3 Select one of the following options: • Dialed • Received • Missed 4 Press Store.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.16 Shortcuts NOTE: Applicable only for MTP8550Ex. This sub-menu allows you to set up shortcuts to access frequently used menu items. 4.16.1 Creating Menu Shortcuts When and where to use: To assign a shortcut for the menu item. Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Scroll to the item you want as a shortcut. 3 Press and hold Menu when the item is highlighted. Example: Creating a shortcut to the All Tones options.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.17.1 Logging On Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select RUI→Log on. 3 Highlight: • User ID and press Select to enter User ID List. If you are a new user on this radio, select [New User ID] and enter your user ID. Otherwise select your user ID from the list. • Second line and press Edit, to enter user ID and press OK. 4 Select User PIN, enter your credentials, and press OK. 5 Logging screen is displayed. 4.17.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.18.2 Network Select This sub-menu item allows you to select a network to register your radio. Network Sel is available only in TMO or Gateway mode, otherwise your radio display Service Restricted message. 4.18.2.1 Selecting Your Network Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Networks→Network Sel→Home Only. Your radio registers to the home network. 4.18.2.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 2 Select Networks→TG Net Sel→Home Only. Your talkgroup registers to the home network. 4.18.3.2 Using Select TG Net Registration When and where to use: If the talkgroup selected is an Any Net talkgroup, this menu displays multiple networks allowed for registration. If the talkgroup selected is an ISI talkgroup, this menu displays multiple talkgroup linked networks.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu See Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Location Service on page 158. 4.19.1 Enabling GNSS Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Location→Interface. 3 Select On. NOTE: Your service provider can enable this feature. 4.19.2 Viewing Your Position Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Location→Position. 3 Scroll to view the results about the last time your location was calculated.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu • Medium (default) – Power consumption optimization is combined with less position accuracy. • High – Better position accuracy is combined with less power consumption optimization. NOTE: If connected to an external charging device, the radio automatically enters the High mode. 4.19.5 Backlog This sub-menu allows you to enable/disable, view, and delete backlog reports.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu The Packet Data (PD) Service allows you to transfer data in a TETRA system using the Internet Protocol (IP). NOTE: To transfer data from a standard computer over the air, connect the computer using the data cable PMKN4160 with your radio. Your service provider has to setup additional applications on your computer. If set up by your service provider it is possible to accelerate the transmission by using the Multi-Slot Packet Data (MSPD) Service. 4.20.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu • Encryption of messages transmission in the DMO Mode (the radio cannot be in call). • Encryption of position data (GPS) transmission in the TMO and DMO Modes. • Transfer of Operational Tactical Address (OPTA) in the TMO and DMO Modes. • Management of encryption keys in the TMO Mode. 4.21.1 Enabling or Disabling SIM Card End-to-End Encryption Prerequisites: Ensure that: • The SIM card is inserted in the radio. • The radio is not in an active call.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.21.3 Updating Encryption Keys When and where to use: The Updating Encryption Keys menu is used to update old or incorrect encryption keys. Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select More . . .→Crypto Menu→Upd Encr Keys. 3 Select Upd Group Key to start the update. NOTE: You can update the encryption keys if the End-to-End Encryption is enabled. The keys cannot be updated when the radio is in a call or in Direct Mode Operation (DMO). 4.21.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 4 : Main Menu 4.21.7 Setting DMO Encryption Mode Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select More . . .→Crypto Menu→DMO Encr Mode. 3 Enable the required mode by selecting one of the following options: • For crypto mode bit 1, select DMO 1. • For crypto mode bit 2, select DMO 2.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features Chapter 5 Features 5.1 Ambience Listening (AL) Call Ambience Listening Call allows a dispatcher to make a special call that allows listening to the conversations and background noises within the range of the microphone of a particular radio. The call is set up without any indication to the affected radio, and any lower priority ongoing voice call or packet data transfer may be preempted.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features • Send and receive files using OPP. • Allow your radio to detect BTLE iBeacons. • Allow radio collaboration with various Bluetooth sensors or data capture devices, for example biometric sensors, bar code scanners, or firearm devices. • Increase connectivity with secure packet data services between the radio and a data device or a smartphone running appropriate applications. • Enable radio control through a data device. 5.2.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 5.2.4 Bluetooth Smart Proximity Pairing With the use of Proximity Pairing, you can instantly connect your radio with Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) devices. BTLE devices are various types of sensors the radio can be paired with using Bluetooth, for example gas or heart rate sensors. To pair the radio with a sensor, move the radio close to a sensor and press and hold the One-Touch Button. A tone indicates successful pairing and connection.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 5.4 Call-Out NOTE: This is a Software Selling Feature. For those who use DMO mode, you are recommended to apply DMO SCK for data confidentiality. This feature allows you to receive Call-Out alerts. On receiving the Call-Out messages, the radio interrupts current services and attends to the Call-Out alert without any further delay. After the Call-Out is cleared by the dispatcher, the radio exits Call-Out mode and reverts to normal mode.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features • press Menu or any key except for the Emergency button, or the Rotary Knob. • the acknowledgment timer runs out. The Normal Call-Out mode is ended when the validity timer runs out. Storm Plan An alert message that is sent by a dispatcher to a group of radios. To raise its reliability, it is sent several times. You are not able to respond to the Call-Out alert and any key press takes you to the information phase.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features The radio receives a Call-Out message. An alarm tone indicates the message. When the text is displayed, you have the following options: • Accept • Reject • Menu NOTE: If your service provider allowed it, you can stop the alert tone by pressing any key. Information Phase You are still in the Call-Out mode and you can receive more detailed information about the incident that occurred through subsequent text or a voice message.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 2 Rotate the Rotary Knob or press Up or Down Navigation key to choose the number, then press the Rotary Knob or Right Navigation key to go to the next digit. NOTE: • You can enter # at the end when the Speed Dialing feature is enabled. • The + sign you can enter only when you are editing the first position. Both signs are available after digit 9. 3 Press the PTT or the Send key (only in TMO). 5.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features Even if your location information can be calculated in such situations, it may take longer to do so. Therefore, in any emergency situation, always report your location to your dispatcher. Where adequate signals from multiple satellites are available, your GNSS Location Service feature provides a location, most probably near to your actual location.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features Location Backlog Recording in Direct Mode Operation (DMO) The radio starts recording location reports in DMO Mode. The radio resumes latest location reporting when it switches back to TMO mode. NOTE: This feature is only available when enabled by your service provider. Location Backlog Recording in Transmit Inhibit Mode (TXI) When the radio is in TXI mode, location reports are generated and recorded but not sent out.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 5.8.5 GNSS Accuracy The GNSS Location Service accuracy depends on the GNSS coverage and the selected accuracy mode. In good GNSS coverage (at least -137 dBm or in open sky), the location accuracy presents as follows: • • In high accuracy mode, the accuracy is: - 5 m for 50% of location reports. - 10 m for 95% of location reports. In power optimized or normal mode, the accuracy is: - 20 m for 50% of location reports. - 50 m for 95% of location reports.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 5.10.1.1 Making Private Calls Prerequisites: The Direct Private Number Dialing feature is assigned to the Right navigation key1. Procedure: 1 Perform one of the following actions: • For MTP8500Ex, from the home screen, press and hold the Right navigation key, and enter a number. • For MTP8550Ex, from the home screen, enter a number. 2 If Private is not the first type of call presented, select it by repeatedly pressing Ctype.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features Direct Private Number Dialing is assigned to the Right navigation key2. Procedure: 1 Perform one of the following actions: • For MTP8500Ex, from the home screen, press and hold the Right navigation key, and enter a number. • For MTP8550Ex, from the home screen, enter a number. 2 If Phone or PABX is not the first type of call presented, press Ctype repeatedly to select it. 3 Press the Send key. 4 To end the call, press the End key. 5.10.2.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 5.13 Radio Messaging System (RMS) NOTE: This is a Software Selling Feature. The Radio Messaging System (RMS) feature allows the radio to receive and send RMS messages through the TETRA network using the Short Data Service (SDS-TL) or Status (STS) as the transport layer. NOTE: One-Touch Buttons are disabled in the RMS mode. There are two types of RMS messages: • RMS Status – a predefined code that is sent bidirectionally between the radio and the service provider.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 5.14 Radio User Assignment (RUA) and Radio User Identity (RUI) NOTE: This is a Software Selling Feature. Radio User Assignment (RUA) and Radio User Identity (RUI) enables authentication service. Only a successful logon to any temporary radio, provides full access and your permanent radio functionality, so you can be still reached with your permanent number. A logon failure results in limited service.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 5.16 SIM Card End-to-End Encryption The following table presents interactions occurring between radios with and without SIM cards. SIM cards provide End-to-End Encryption. NOTE: SIM card End-to-End Encryption supports the Federal Office for Information Security of Germany (BSI) feature only.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 5.18.1 Viewing the Talkgroup Speed Number Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press Options. 2 Select one of the following options: • TG by Folder then select the folder and highlight the required talkgroup. • TG by abc enter up to 15 characters to narrow the talkgroup names and highlight the required talkgroup. 3 Press Menu→View. Example: Radio displays SpeedNum1*, which means that this talkgroup speed number is 1. 5.18.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 5.21 Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) NOTE: This is a Software Selling Feature. Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is a standard for application layer network communications in a wireless communication environment such as TETRA network. The protocol is used to access the mobile web from a radio through a WAP browser. 5.21.1 WAP Browser The Openwave Mobile Browser is a Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)-compliant user agent.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 5.21.4.1 Creating Bookmarks through the Navigate Pane Procedure: 1 Enter the browser and browse to the required page. 2 Press Menu to enter the browser menu. 3 Select Mark Page. 4 The screen displays the title and URL of the marked page. 5 To save it: a Press Save (or Select) to save the page in bookmarks. b Select Menu and select an option: • Save – Confirms the bookmark creation.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 4 Press Menu. Select Hotkeys. 5 Select an unassigned key (1–9). 6 Click Assign. The display shows the bookmark and its assigned hotkey. 5.21.4.5 Using Hotkeys NOTE: Applicable only for MTP8550Ex. Procedure: 1 Enter the browser. 2 Press and hold a hotkey to download the corresponding bookmarked page from the web. 5.21.4.6 Saving Pages When and where to use: Save a page for off-line browsing. Procedure: 1 Enter the browser and browse to the required page. 2 Press Menu.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 5.21.6 Disabled Browser Entry Browser entry is disabled: • During any type of voice call, except Ambience Listening Call. • In DMO Mode. • During Emergency Mode. • During PIN lock. • Service provider has not configured this feature. • When the radio is disabled. NOTE: • Browser entry is enabled during Ambience Listening (AL) Call. If you navigate to previously stored pages, the AL state remains.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features Key Press Action • In the editor: moves left. Left Navigation key (hold) Functions as backward. Right Navigation key • Moves to the next pane. • In the editor: moves cursor to the right and inserts space if at the end of the word. Right Navigation key (hold) Functions as forward. Center of Navigation keys (hold) Auto-repeat. Menu key Brings up the browser menu. End key Press to deactivate the browser. Send key Disabled in browser active state.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features Menu Pane Description Input Text Displayed only in text entry mode. Provides access to text entry mode (for example, symbol). 5.21.9 Navigate Pane You can select one of the following items: • Home – for loading the home page. • Open Page – for entering the URL. • Search – item disabled. • Mark Page – for creating (saving) a bookmark for the current document. A title and URL for the bookmark are displayed, and the root folder is chosen for the location.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features - Authentication – for turning ON/OFF the caching of HTTP Authentication credentials. HTTP Authentication protects access to content on the server. If you try to access a protected content, you enter your credentials (user name or password). • Clear... – for clearing of browser data: history, cache cookies, or auto-fill. • Restart Browser – for restarting the browser. • About... – for showing the information about the current version of Openwave Mobile Browser.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features • Delete – for deleting this page from its cache. • Delete All – for deleting all the saved pages from its cache. • Cancel – for exiting this pane and returning to the last page displayed. 5.21.12 History Pane This pane displays the list of recently visited pages (up to nine history entries can be listed). Each history entry shows its title, if present. Otherwise, No Title is displayed. 5.21.12.1 Navigating to Recently Visited URLs Procedure: 1 Select the URL.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 4 Scroll the required extension (for example: .com). 5 Press .com. The screen displays the URL with the selected extension. Table 32: Browser Text Input Icons Mode Soft Key Action Alphabetic characters - lower case abc Enter text in lowercase. Alphabetic characters - upper case ABC Enter text in uppercase. Numeric 123 Enter numbers and symbols. http mode www Enter. 5.21.16 WAP Push NOTE: This is a Software Selling Feature.
MN006260A01-AD Chapter 5 : Features 5.21.16.2 Viewing WAP Messages Procedure: 1 From the home screen, press the Menu key. 2 Select Messages→WAP Box. 3 Select the required message. 4 Select Go to to view the message in the browser.
MN006260A01-AD Appendix A : Tones Appendix A Tones The radio has two tone packs: Classic Tones (default) and New Tones. Your service provider decides which one is enabled. To listen to the tone samples, click NOTE: Some radio tones are model-specific and may not be available on your radio. Table 33: Radio Tones New Tone Classic Tone Tone Description Default Beep – Played when pressing a key. Invalid Action Examples: • Pressing an invalid key. • Dialing an invalid number. • Talk prohibit.
MN006260A01-AD Appendix A : Tones New Tone Classic Tone Tone Description Emergency – The Emergency Call received. Emergency 2 – The Emergency Call received (optional tone) Low Battery – The battery charge level is low. Over the Air 1 – Single D-PTT tone. Over the Air 2 – Double D-PTT tone. Over the Air 3 – Triple D-PTT tone. Phone Busy – The called radio is busy. Phone Ring Back – Played on the initiating phone when the Phone Call is being setup.
MN006260A01-AD Appendix B : LED Indications Appendix B LED Indications Table 34: LED Status Indications Indication Status Solid green • In use • Repeating call • In service or idle • Switching modes from TMO to DMO Blinking green Solid red Out of service Blinking red • Connecting to the network • Switching modes from DMO to TMO • Radio is powering up • Transmit inhibit in service • Channel busy in DMO • Radio interference in DMO Solid orange Blinking orange Incoming call No i
MN006260A01-AD Troubleshooting Appendix C Troubleshooting NOTE: MUX virtual port is only supported through third party vendor. Visit FabulaTech.com (http://www.fabulatech.com/serial-port-splitter.html) for more information. Your radio displays the following messages: Table 36: Displayed Messages Message Message Description Attachment Failed Your radio could not perform talkgroup attachment. It keeps on trying. If it does not succeed, try another talkgroup.
MN006260A01-AD Appendix C : Troubleshooting Message Message Description File cannot be received, storage unavailable The file cannot be received because the memory for its storage is inaccessible. See File Storage Not Available. File Invalid The picture you are trying to open is damaged. File Storage Not Available or Memory for file storage is inaccessible.
MN006260A01-AD Appendix C : Troubleshooting Message Message Description My Groups You are not allowed to add a group to the My Groups folder as it already contains the maximum allowed number of groups. Is Full Network Trouble Network problems. Please try again later. No Answer The called party does not answer. No Entries This message is displayed when accessing an empty list. No Group • Attachment failed. Your radio detached from current talkgroup.
MN006260A01-AD Appendix C : Troubleshooting Message Message Description Sending of file failed The file could not be sent via Bluetooth due to a connection problem. Service Denied Invalid number. Call your service provider. Service Not Available This service is not available on the current network. Service Restricted This service or feature is restricted by your service provider, it has not been purchased, or it is not available. TalkGrp ...
MN006260A01-AD Maintenance Appendix D Maintenance NOTICE: • Before using your radio for the first time, remove the plastic lens protector from the display, and charge the battery until the LED lights green. • Battery charging must occur only in non-hazardous areas. • Clean the connector frequently and before the programming procedure. For example, with a soft brush (do not use fluids).
MN006260A01-AD Appendix D : Maintenance • Do not dispose of battery in household waste. NOTE: When the battery is deeply discharged (for example after left unattended for months while connected to the radio), it cannot be recovered in all types of chargers. It is best recovered: • In a Single-Unit Charger. • In a Multi-Unit Charger. D.5 Looking after Your Radio Never leave your radio or battery in extreme temperatures, for example, behind a windscreen in direct sunlight.
MN006260A01-AD Appendix D : Maintenance Procedure: 1 Submerge the radio (with the battery attached) completely in water and shake it for approximately 20 seconds. 2 Pull the radio out of the water and turn the encoder knob 360° clockwise and 360° anti-clockwise twice. 3 Submerge the radio completely in the detergent solution. Repeat for the encoder knob. 4 Gently scrub the plastic surfaces of the radio (front, back, bottom, top and side areas) with a soft cotton cloth.
MN006260A01-AD Appendix D : Maintenance 5 Submerge the radio in water and shake it to remove the detergent. 6 Pull the radio out of the water and thoroughly rinse it under running water to remove excess detergent. Take extra care to remove any detergent trapped in the crevices of the radio. 7 Shake off excess water and dry the radio with a towel. Take extra care to remove any water trapped in the crevices of the radio.
