Commercial Series Radio CP140 User Guide 6866550D02-O Issue: December 2003
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Computer Software Copyrights . . . . . . . . . 2 Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operation and Control Functions . . . . . . . . Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indicator Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Charge Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 4 7 8 8 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Battery Information. . . .
CONTENTS Computer Software Copyright The products described in this manual may include copyrighted computer programmes stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States of America and other countries preserve for Motorola Europe and Motorola Inc. certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programmes, including the right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer programme.
This user guide covers the operation of the CP140 Portable Radios. Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet 6864117B25_ C a u t i o n enclosed with your radio. ! ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy ICNIRP RF energy exposure requirements.
Programmable Buttons RADIO OVERVIEW Your radio has two programmable buttons. Your dealer can program these buttons as shortcuts to various radio features. Check with your dealer for a complete list of functions your radio supports.
Battery Indicator Volume Set Indicator Short Press Long Press LED — — Checks the battery charge status. 8 — Sounds a tone for adjusting the radio’s volume level. 14 Monitors the selected channel for any activity. 16 — — Hold Down Page Button Monitor — A long press initiates Monitor. A short press cancels Monitor. Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) — Toggle VOX on and off.† — 16 Repeater/ Talkaround — Toggles between using a repeater or transmitting directly to another radio.
RADIO OVERVIEW Feature Indicator Short Press Long Press Hold Down Page Button Squelch — Toggle squelch level between tight and normal squelch.† — 23 Power Level — Toggle transmit power level between High and Low power.† — 23 Option Board — Toggle the option board on and off.† — 23 † This function is activated by EITHER a short OR a long press, but not both.
High pitched tone Low pitched tone Self Test Pass Tone Self Test Fail Tone Positive Indicator Tone Negative Indicator Tone Programmable Buttons Positive Indicator Tone Negative Indicator Tone Scan Power Level Squelch Repeater/ Talkaround Start High Tight Does not use repeater Stop Low Normal Uses repeater Enabled Disabled Silent Monitor/ Open Squelch — Enabled Option Board Enabled Disabled Escalert Enabled Disabled VOX Good Key Tone Bad Key Tone Some programmable buttons use tones t
RADIO OVERVIEW Battery Charge Status LED Indicator You can check battery charge status if your dealer has preprogrammed one of the programmable buttons. Hold down the preprogrammed Battery Indicator button. The charge status is shown by the colour of the LED indicator. The LED shows radio status as follows: Battery Level LED Indicator LED State Indication Radio Call Red Solid Radio transmitting. Red Flashing Receiving. Red Flashing Channel busy. Flashing Radio is scanning.
BATTERY INFORMATION Charging Your Battery This radio is powered by a either a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), or a lithium-ion (Li-lon) rechargeable battery. Charge the battery before use to ensure optimum capacity and performance. The battery was designed specifically to be used with a Motorola charger. Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty. If a battery is new, or its charge level is very low, you will need to charge it before you can use it.
Desktop Rapid Charger GETTING STARTED LED color To Charge the Battery 1 Turn the radio off. 2 Place the battery, with or without the radio, in the charger pocket. • The charger LED indicates the charging progress. Status No LED Indication Battery inserted incorrectly or battery not detected. Single Green Flash Successful charger power-up. Flashing Red a Battery unchargeable or not making proper contact. Red Battery is charging. Flashing Yellow Battery in charger but waiting to be charged.
Removing the Battery GETTING STARTED ACCESSORY INFORMATION Attaching the Battery Battery Latch Locked 1 Align the battery to the battery rails on the back of the radio (approximately 1 cm from the top of the radio.) 2 Press the battery firmly to the radio and slide the battery upward until the latch snaps into place. 3 Slide the battery latch, located on radio bottom, into the lock position. Un-locked 1 Turn off the radio if it is turned on. 2 Slide the battery latch into the unlock position.
Attaching the Antenna Removing the Antenna GETTING STARTED Turn the antenna clockwise to attach it. English 12 Turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it.
Removing the Belt Clip GETTING STARTED Attaching the Belt Clip Belt Clip Tab 1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. 1 Use a key to press the belt clip tab away from the battery to unlock the belt clip. 2 Press the belt clip downward until you hear a click. 2 Slide the belt clip upward to remove it.
GETTING STARTED TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise to increase the volume, or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. –or– use the pre-programmed Volume Set button ON Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise. If power-up is successful, you will hear the Self-Test Pass Tone ( ) and see the LED flash green. If the radio fails to power up, you will hear the Self Test Fail Tone ( ). The radio will need to be returned for reprogramming.
SENDING A CALL 1 Turn your radio on. 1 Turn your radio on. 2 Adjust the radio’s volume. 2 Select the desired channel. 3 Select the desired channel. 3 4 Listen for voice activity. The LED indicator flashes red while your radio is receiving. Monitor for traffic (using the pre-programmed Monitor button) before transmitting to ensure that you do not ‘talk over’ someone who is already transmitting. 5 To respond, hold the radio vertically 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) from your mouth.
GETTING STARTED MONITORING VOX OPERATION It is important to monitor traffic before transmitting to ensure that you do not “talk over” someone who is already transmitting. When hands-free operation is desired, your radio can be activated by voice alone using the VOX feature when you speak through an accessory that is connected to your radio. 1 Press and hold the preprogrammed Monitor button to access channel traffic.
Non-VOX Headset with In-Line PTT 1 Turn off your radio. Your dealer can program your radio to hear your voice through the headset during transmit. 2 Connect the non-VOX accessory to your radio. VOX Headset 3 Press and hold the In-line PTT on your headset. 4 Turn the radio on and release the PTT once the radio has completed start-up. 5 To disable the headset sidetone, turn off your radio and turn the radio on again. 1 Turn off your radio. 2 Connect the VOX accessory to your radio.
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RECEIVING A SELECTIVE CALL RECEIVING A CALL ALERT PAGE When you receive a selective call: • The LED indicator flashes yellow, if programmed by your dealer/programmer. When you receive a Call Alert page: • The LED indicator flashes yellow, if programmed by your dealer/programmer. • • You hear two high-pitched tones. 1 To acknowledge the call, press and release the PTT button. 2 Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release to listen. You hear four high-pitched tones.
REPEATER OR TALKAROUND MODE RADIO CALLS Talkaround Mode enables you to communicate with another radio when either: • the repeater is not operating —or— • your radio is out of the repeater’s range but within communicating distance of another radio. To Select either Repeater Mode or Talkaround Mode Press the preprogrammed Repeater/Talkaround button to toggle between Repeater Mode and Talkaround Mode.
Your radio is equipped with the Scan feature, which allows you to monitor multiple channels for voice activity. The radio will stop on a channel when it detects activity on it. Scan lists are assigned per channel, by your dealer/ programmer. Your radio automatically switches to a channel, within that scan list, when it detects activity. • The LED indicator blinks green during scan mode; it stops blinking when the radio switches to an active channel.
DELETE A NUISANCE CHANNEL Note: Your dealer/programmer must preprogram a button to access this feature. SCAN If a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise (a “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily remove it from the scan list: 1 2 While the radio is on the Nuisance Channel, press the preprogrammed Nuisance Channel Delete button until you hear a tone. Restore Channels to the Scan List 1 – or – 1 Press the preprogrammed Scan button to stop the scan.
You can enable/disable some of your radio features using the programmable buttons pre-programmed by your dealer. ESCALERT SET POWER LEVEL Your radio can be programmed to increase the volume of the alarm tones when a radio call is not answered. Press the preprogrammed Escalert button to toggle between On and Off. Each channel in your radio has a predefined transmit power level that can be changed. • High power allows you to reach a radio that is farther away.
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