Professional Radio GP380 User Guide 68P64110B28A Issue: June 2000
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CONTENTS Operation and Control Functions . . . . . . . . 3 Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Keypad Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Keypad Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Menu Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Menu Navigation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 LCD Display and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Audio Signal Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Radio Operation. . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Voice Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Emergency Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call Forward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Talkaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whisper . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADIO OVERVIEW LED Indicator Green: Successful power up. Green Flashing: Radio scanning. Red: Radio transmitting. Red Flashing: Channel busy - when receiving. Yellow: Radio called. Yellow Flashing: Radio call reminder alert. Red Flashing: Low battery warning - when transmitting. The numbers below refer to the illustrations on the inside front cover. 9. Microphone 1. 11. Menu Keys This user guide covers the operation of the GP380 Professional Portable Radio.
RADIO OVERVIEW Feature Description Monitor/Cancel Monitor allows user to select between signalling squelch, carrier squelch and unsquelch, and to suspend scan when landed on a channel in scan mode. Cancel allows user to cancel current incoming or outgoing call. Radio Call Missed Call List Allows user direct access into the Missed Call List menu feature. Contact List Allows user direct access into Contact List menu feature.
Description Nuisance Delete/Cancel (Voice Storage) To delete a nuisance (unwanted) channel when scanning, with exception of priority channel, last channel in scan list and home channel. Cancel, deletes messages being played back from the Voice Storage feature. Nuisance Delete To delete a nuisance (unwanted) channel when scanning, with exception of priority channel, last channel in scan list and home channel.
RADIO OVERVIEW Feature Call Forward To transfer calls automatically to another radio if user is unable to take the call. Whisper To increase the gain of the radio microphone to allow user to speak quietly. Companding On/Off To toggle between compression/expansion of audio signal and normal audio signal. Option Board On/Off Allows user to toggle the option board between on and off. Keypad Lock On/Off Allows user to lock/unlock menu keys and keypad keys.
Keypad Keys 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 # These keys are used when dialling a phone number, making a radio call, or for numeric channel selection. On your radio there is a keypad lock feature which allows you to lock the keypad keys and menu keys to eliminate accidental key presses. Press the keypad lock button to lock the keys, the display icon L will be lit and the display will show: Lock Keypad After 2 seconds the radio returns to the IDLE STATE.
RADIO OVERVIEW Menu Keys Exit Up Menu/ Select x d + e c f Left Down Right Menu/Select Key c Used to enter the Menu Mode. When you are in the Menu Mode, this key is also used to make menu selections. Note: When the radio is in the IDLE STATE, pressing any of the six menu keys causes the radio to enter the Menu mode. Exit Key x Used to move up to the next higher Menu level. When the top level menu is selected, this key is used to exit the Menu Mode. Up Key + Used for scrolling when in Menu Mode.
Menu Navigation Chart c + e Missed Calls Contact List Status Channel Voice Storage Utilities Radio Information select/ ID status/ voice/ select/ enter ID select/ enter ID select/ enterID Channel No. + e + e + e Menu Navigation Emergency Msg. select/ record/ play/ delete Voice Recorder select/ record/ play/ delete on/off Scan DTMF Call Forward Talkaround Whisper Lone Worker Companding Backlight Option Board c to enter Menu Mode. SW Version CP Version SW Part No. CP Part No.
RADIO OVERVIEW LCD Display and Icons Displays channel, menu, and radio status information. The top two screen rows show radio status indicator symbols, explained in the table below: Symbol A B Name and Description H Scan Indicator Indicates that you are scanning. The dot is lit during priority scan mode. L Keypad Lock Indicator On indicates that the keypad and menu keys are locked. Off indicates unlocked. N Option Board Indicator Indicates that an option board is activated.
Audio Signal Tones Tone Signal Description Low pitched tone Signal Individual Call Radio receives an Individual Call. Call Reminder Reminder of unanswered call. TOT Pre-Alert Warns of expiry of time out timer. Monitor Alert Alerts to change of squelch. Voice Storage Voice StorageRecording. Voice Storage Voice StorageWarning. Voice Storage Voice StorageFull. Scan Start Radio starts scanning. Scan Stop Radio stops scanning. Priority Call Decode Radio detects a priority call.
RADIO OVERVIEW Tone Signal Description Lone Worker Reminds lone worker to respond. Low Battery Battery below receive threshold level. Hardware Error Hardware error, tone continues until valid operation. Cancel Message Previous message or message currently being played from Voice Storage has been deleted. Channel Free Beep Indicates current channel is free. Incoming Emergency Alert Indicates an emergency situation. Keypad Acknowledge Confidence tone when any key pressed.
• Charging a hot battery (above 35°C) results in reduced discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that the battery is charged within these temperature limits. This product is powered by a nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH), or lithium-ion rechargeable battery. • New batteries can be stored up to two years without significant cycle loss. Store new/unused batteries in a cool dry area.
GETTING STARTED Recycling or Disposal of Batteries Charger LED NiCd At the end of its useful life, the NiCd battery can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Motorola endorses and encourages the recycling of all re-chargeable batteries. Contact your local Motorola dealer for further information.
ACCESSORY INFORMATION GETTING STARTED Attaching the Battery Removing the Battery Battery Latches 2 2 3 1 Slots 1. 2. Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the radio’s body. Press the top part of the battery towards the radio until you hear a click. 1. Turn off the radio, if it is turned on. 2. Slide the battery latches, on both sides of the battery, downwards. 3. Pull the top part of the battery away from the radio’s body, and remove the battery.
Removing the Antenna 1. Align the threaded end of the antenna with the radio’s antenna connector. 1. 2. Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it. GETTING STARTED Attaching the Antenna English 16 Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you can remove it.
Attaching the Belt Clip Removing the Belt Clip GETTING STARTED Belt Clip Tab 1 2 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. 2. Press the belt clip downwards until a click is heard. 2. Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it.
GETTING STARTED RADIO OPERATION Radio On Message Turning the Radio On or Off At power up the radio will display a message customised by your dealer, e.g.: Radio On After this text has been displayed, the radio perform a self test routine. On completion of a successful self test the radio will display: Channel ON OFF • To turn the radio on, turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise. • To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise until you hear a click.
Selecting a Radio Channel Before selecting a channel ensure your radio is in channel mode. Note: The rotary knob default is channel mode. The keypad default is programmable and may be set to channel mode. Method 1 Turn the rotary knob (1) clockwise or counterclockwise until you reach the desired channel indicated on the display. Method 2 1 + or e until: 2 c to confirm your selection.
GETTING STARTED Note: The keypad can’t be used to enter the channel number during a call or whilst the radio is in a scan. Sending a Call 1. Select the desired radio channel. 2. Press the PTT button and speak clearly into the microphone.Your mouth should be 2.5 to 5 cm away from the microphone. 3. When transmitting, the red indicator will light continuously. 4. Release the PTT button to listen. Your radio may be configured for ‘Transmit Inhibit’ under certain conditions (e.g.
RADIO CALLS To answer the call: Making a Selective Call You can make a selective call to a particular radio, known as an individual call, or a group of radios, known as a group call. You can make calls by using the Contact List, the Missed Calls List or Manual Dialling. 1. Press the PTT button or Call button. 2. The call will terminate automatically when the conversation has ended or press the Monitor button.
RADIO CALLS CONTACT LIST When the radio is in the IDLE state or during a call, the contact list may be used to give access to up to 255 preprogrammed numbers accessed via the menu. Depending on the way your radio is programmed, the radio will display either the alpha alias (name) or the number to be dialled.
Once the desired address is displayed, there are two methods to select the address: c to confirm your selection.
RADIO CALLS MISSED CALLS If a call remains unanswered, the call will be stored by the radio, provided that Missed Calls has been programmed into your radio. Up to ten calls can be stored. If the same radio calls more than once, only the most recent call is stored. When ten calls have been stored by the radio, depending on the radio programming, the eleventh call received may overwrite the first or not be stored by the radio.
Example: Display shows Reception S 1 If the displays shows S there is a status message associated with the call. f Displays message e.g. On Break f again Displays status number e.g. Status 04 f again Display shows Reception S + or e until desired number is displayed: Addr: Alias 2 PTT button or c or # to make the call. 3 After the call is set-up, press PTT button and talk with your mouth 2.5-5 cm from microphone. Release PTT to listen.
RADIO CALLS On a successful call set- up, the entry is automatically deleted from the stack together with any associated status message. Unanswered calls may be deleted from the Missed Call list at any time by : 1 c to enter Menu Mode. 2 Display shows: 3 c to select 4 + or e to select entry in list: xx to exit Missed Call List. Display shows e.g.: Ready Note: The calls in the list are not deleted when the radio is turned off. Addr: Alias x to request deletion.
STATUS CALLS 3 Once in the Status List, there are three ways to choose the desired status: Method 1 Turn the rotary knob (1) clockwise or counterclockwise until you reach the desired status indicated on the display. Method 2 + or e until: Making a Status Call When the radio is in the IDLE state or during a call, the status list may be used to select a status message to reply to a calling radio or send your status to another radio.
RADIO CALLS Once the desired status is displayed, there are two methods to select the status: Receiving a Status Call Your radio receives a Status Call when: Method 1 c to confirm your selection. Display shows: (for 2 seconds) Selected Method 2 Press the PTT button or Call 1-4 to select and make the call. Call 1-4 are pre-programmed call buttons. Note: During a call you may enter the status list as described above and make another status call to a third party or initiate a new status call.
EMERGENCY CALL When you make an Emergency call, your radio goes into an Emergency state, which can be programmed to: • continually receive speech, • the radio can receive and transmit. 1. Press the Emergency button to initiate an Emergency call. 2. Emergency can be stopped by: Should you receive an Emergency call the incoming emergency alert tone will sound. • Switching the radio Off and On again. • A reset message is received by your radio. • The emergency time duration is reached.
RADIO CALLS DTMF DTMF means Dual Tone Multi Frequency and is used when the radio is required to operate in a radio system with an interface to telephone systems. There are two methods of accessing DTMF Live Dial Mode: To initiate a DTMF call with Automatic Telephone Interconnect Call 1 Press dedicated Call Button (Call 1-4 or PTT), you will hear a tone sequence. D Display icon lit: 2 Wait for call to be set up when you will hear a dial tone.
5 To initiate a DTMF call with Manually Dialled Telephone Interconnect Call 1 Enter the interconnect call from the keypad, you will hear a tone sequence. Display shows e.g. 2 122 Press dedicated Call Button (PTT or Call 1-4) D Display icon lit: 3 Wait for call to be set up when you will hear a dial tone. Display shows: 4 Enter Digits Enter desired phone number, taking care not to press the PTT. Note: Each DTMF digit is transmitted instantly.
RADIO CALLS 5 Once the radio has connected to the called number, you can begin the conversation. Even though this is a phone call, your conversation mimics a radio call, that means that both parties speak in turn, i.e. press the PTT to talk, release to listen. 6 To end the call press the Monitor Button or change channel when the clear down call is sent automatically from your radio to shutdown the phone line.
Permanent DTMF Mode Alternatively, use the DTMF menu option to enable or disable permanent DTMF Mode. Note: Permanent DTMF mode is not available in scan or during a call. 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 + or e until: 4 c to select 5 + or e until: 6 c to select Using the DTMF Button 1. Press the DTMF button to switch on permanent DTMF Mode when the feature enable alert will sound, the display icon D is lit and the display will show: 2.
RADIO CALLS To initiate a DTMF call in permanent live dial 1 Enter the interconnect call from the keypad, you will hear a tone sequence. Display shows e.g. 2 Wait for call to be set up when you will hear a dial tone. Display shows: 3 122 Enter Digits Enter desired phone number, taking care not to press the PTT. Note: Each DTMF digit is transmitted instantly. Display shows entered digits: 4 8116 Once the radio has connected to the called number, you can begin the conversation.
FEATURES x to remain in Emergency Message Feature. Voice storage allows you to perform various voice related tasks which include voice recorder and an emergency message feature. 9 Press and hold the Record/Playback button, the Voice Storage Recording alert sounds momentarily. Voice Recorder 10 Record the call or part of the call. You can record and playback incoming calls or make a memo using the voice recorder feature, which allows up to 2 minutes of recording.
FEATURES To record a memo: 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 + or e until: 4 c to select 5 + or e until: 6 c to select 7 Press and hold the Record/Playback button, the Voice Storage Recording alert sounds momentarily. You will see: Voice Storage Recorder Recording 8 Speak clearly into the radio microphone to record your memo. 9 The Voice Storage Warning alert sounds when the memory is nearly full.
To playback a recorded call or memo: Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE 2 Press the Record/Playback button to playback the first recorded call or memo. You will see: 3 FEATURES 1 Playing Press the Record/Playback button again to skip to the next message to be played back. To delete a recorded call or memo: 1 Playback message as described in above procedure. 2 Press the Cancel button to delete the message currently being played back.
FEATURES Emergency Message You can pre-record an emergency message to be sent automatically when the emergency call feature is activated. This message may contain, for example, your location or status which may prove useful to the recipient, especially if, in the emergency situation, you are unable to talk. To pre-record an emergency message: 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode.
UTILITIES DTMF means Dual Tone Multi Frequency and is used when the radio is required to operate in a radio system with an interface to telephone systems. You can switch On or Off Permanent DTMF Mode by using a pre-programmed DTMF button or via the menu, please refer to page 30. 39 English UTILITIES The utilities described below are programmed into your radio by your dealer and are accessible either via a programmable button or via the menu.
UTILITIES SCAN Using the Scan Button You can monitor several channels in order to receive any call that is transmitted on any of these channels. Sixteen different channels can be programmed into each scan list. Each channel can share the same scan list or have different scan lists assigned to them. Once the radio’s scan operation is activated and the radio detects a call coming through a channel in its scan list, it switches to that channel for you to receive the call. 1.
Using the Menu Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE, or in a call. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 + or e until: 4 c to select 5 + or e until: 6 c to select Utilities PRIORITY CHANNEL Scan Display shows current status e.g. : Off 7 + or e until: On 8 c to select Display shows: (for 2 seconds) 9 Radio exits menu mode and display shows e.g.: Selected Chan: 05 A scan list may contain a priority channel.
UTILITIES DELETING A NUISANCE CHANNEL If a channel continually generates unwanted calls/ noise (a “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily remove it from the scan list by performing a Nuisance Channel Delete operation: 1. While the radio is on the Nuisance Channel, press and hold the Nuisance Delete button until you hear the scan start alert tone. 2. Release the Nuisance Delete button.
CALL FORWARD You can switch On or Off Call Forward by using a pre-programmed Call Forward button or via the menu. Using the Call Forward Button 1. Press the Call Forward button to switch on Call Forward, when the feature enable alert will sound and the display will show: 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 + or e until: 4 c to select 5 + or e until: 6 c to select 2.
UTILITIES TALKAROUND In your communications network, you may be using a system to cover a larger area than is possible with your radio. However, you can communicate with another radio within your radio’s range without going through the system by using the Talkaround feature. This is especially useful when the system is down. You can switch On or Off Talkaround by using a pre-programmed Talkaround button or via the menu. Using the Menu 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode.
WHISPER Using the Menu You can switch On or Off Whisper by using a pre-programmed Whisper button or via the menu. Using the Whisper Button 1. Press the Whisper button to switch Whisper on, when the feature enable alert will sound and the display will show: 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 + or e until: 4 c to select 5 + or e until: 6 c to select 2.
UTILITIES LONE WORKER Using the Menu The Lone Worker feature enables you to work alone with added safety. 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 + or e until: Using the Lone Worker Button 4 c to select 1. 5 + or e until: 6 c to select You can switch On or Off Lone Worker by using a pre-programmed Lone Worker button or via the menu.
POWER LEVEL You can switch between high and low power levels by using a pre-programmed Power Level button or via the menu. 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 + or e until: 4 c to select 5 + or e until: 6 c to select Using the Power Level Button 1. Press the Power Level button to switch to high power when the feature enable alert will sound, the display icon H is lit and the display will show: UTILITIES You can transmit your calls at different transmit power levels.
UTILITIES COMPANDING Companding is a collective term to define compressing the audio signal on transmission and expanding the audio signal on reception. The overall effect is to reduce noise in the received signal, giving you crisper, clearer audio clarity. Companding should only be used when other radios in your system have the same companding feature available. You can switch On or Off Companding by using a pre-programmed Companding button or via the menu.
BACKLIGHT Using the Menu You can switch On or Off the Backlight by using a pre-programmed Backlight button or via the menu. 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 + or e until: 4 c to select 5 + or e until: 6 c to select 1. Press the Backlight button to switch Backlight on, when the feature enable alert will sound and the display will show: Backlight Tmd 2. or Backlight On Backlight Off 7 + or e until: On or Timed 8 c to select e.g.
UTILITIES OPTION BOARD Your radio is capable of being fitted with an option board. Each board will extend the capability of your radio by adding a new feature such as voice storage, voice scrambler or trunking. See your dealer for the availability and suitability of the various option boards. You can switch On or Off the Option Board by using a pre-programmed Option Board button or via the menu. Using the Menu 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode.
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX) 1. UTILITIES When the VOX headset/microphone is connected, your radio may be used with hands-free operation. The VOX feature intelligently senses background noise, so that it adapts automatically to the noise level in the environment in which you are working. To start the VOX feature: Connect the VOX headset onto the accessory connector of the radio. 2. Switch On the radio. You can disable the VOX feature by pressing the PTT button on the radio.
UTILITIES STUN/UNSTUN For added security and to avoid abuse of the radio system in which you operate, a feature known as Stun/Unstun is included in your radio. This feature can only be activated by your system manager or administrator. For example, if your radio is stolen and is being used illegally, your system administrator can send a signal which will stun the radio making it incapable of being used.
To enable you and your dealer/system administrator to establish, quickly, the software and radio parameters programmed into your radio, a feature known as Radio Information can be accessed via the menu. On selection of Radio Information, your radio display will indicate: • Software (SW) version • Codeplug (CP) version • Software (SW) part number • Codeplug (CP) part number To access Radio Information 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode.
RADIO INFORMATION 8 9 + or e for further selections following steps 6 and 7: SW or CP or SW or CP Version Version Part No Part No x x to exit menu mode , display shows e.g.
SAFETY INFORMATION This section provides information and instructions for the safe and efficient operation of Motorola Portable and Mobile Two-Way Radios. For information regarding radio use in hazardous areas, please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM) approval manual supplement or Instruction Card which is included with radio models that offer this capability.
SAFETY Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Operational Warnings ! When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2.5 to 5 centimeters (1 to 2 inches) away from your mouth. Keep antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your head and body. If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.
Batteries To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions. All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewellery, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
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