T5600, T5620, T5700, T5710, T5720 Preliminary User Guide 10/28/2002
1042b60o.book Page 1 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola Product! Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to contact you should your Motorola product require an update of other service. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. To register your product on-line, visit www.motorola.com/warranty/radios.
1042b60o.book Page 2 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety and General Information . . . . . . . 3 Battery Charger Safety Instructions . . . . 9 Control Buttons - T5600, T5700 . . . . . . 11 Control Buttons - T5620, T5710, T5720 12 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Charging Desk Stand (Optional Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . .
1042b60o.book Page 3 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Radio The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in user guides published prior to July 2000. Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver.
1042b60o.book Page 4 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Safety and General Information • 4 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 • Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6.
Two-Way Radio Operation When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone one to two inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips. y r a Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product.
Safety and General Information 1042b60o.book Page 6 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM 6 Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft.
1042b60o.book Page 7 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices y r a If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Safety and General Information 1042b60o.book Page 8 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM 8 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Battery Charger Safety Instructions y r a Save these Charger Instructions 1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 2. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way. 3.
Safety and General Information 1042b60o.book Page 10 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM 10 9. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and/ or electric shock.
6864110r06b.book Page 11 Thursday, October 17, 2002 12:27 PM Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators using General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. To obtain the FCC forms please request Forms 605 and 159 which includes all forms and instructions.
1042b60o.book Page 11 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Use P to: • Turn power on/off • Adjust volume Use M to: • Talk • Save a setting Use ‰ to: • Transmit call tone m i l e r P Use \ to: • Lock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) y r a n LED Indicator Light Display i Accessory Jack Use Q to: • Monitor channel activity Use [ ]to: • Scroll through menus Control Buttons - T5600, T5700 Control Buttons - T5600, T5700 Microphone Speaker 11
Control Buttons - T5620, T5710, T5720 1042b60o.book Page 12 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM 12 Control Buttons - T5620, T5710, T5720 Use P to: • Turn power on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use M to: • Talk on the radio • Save a setting Use ^ to: • Transmit call tone in m i l re Removable Front Cover Speaker P Use \ to: • Lock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) y r a Accessory Jack Cover Use Q(T5320 and T5420) or J(T5410) to: • Mon
1042b60o.book Page 13 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Installing the Batteries Your radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries. The T5600, T5700, T5710, and T5720 model radios can also use a NiCd rechargeable battery. A rechargeable upgrade kit, model number 53614, is available for these radios. For the dealer nearest you, call 1-800353-2729 (USA), or visit our website at: www.motorola.com/talkabout y r a n AA Batteries 1.
1042b60o.book Page 14 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM 4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure. Getting Started Battery Meter The battery meter in the upper left corner of the display indicates the battery level. The radio powers off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable battery. When the battery meter is an empty shell (a), the radio chirps periodically after releasing M.
1042b60o.book Page 15 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM y r a n 1. With the radio off, remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag. 3. Insert the battery pack as indicated on the battery pack label. The metal contacts on the side of the battery must be facing outwards from the radio to connect with the contacts on the battery door. Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack. 4. Replace the battery cover. 5.
Getting Started 1042b60o.book Page 16 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM 3. Plug the wire on the AC power supply into the plug on the desk stand. 4. Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet. The red light glows when the battery is properly inserted. After the initial battery charge, the battery is fully charged within 14 hours. Charging Status The solid red light indicator shows that the radio and/or the NiCd battery are charging.
1042b60o.book Page 17 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Setting a Channel Your radio has 22 channels. Channel Numbers y r a n Description i Channels 1-7 GMRS Interstitial 1-7 Also FRS 1-7 Channels 8-14 FRS 8-14 Channels 15-22 GMRS Primary 1-8 e r P il m Transmit Power 1 watt 0.5 watt 1 watt Getting Started Setting the Volume Rotate P while holding down Q or J until you reach a comfortable listening level. Rotate P clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
1042b60o.book Page 18 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Talking and Listening Talking and Listening To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code. • To maximize clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth. • • in m i l re Monitor Button Pressing and holding Q allows you to listen to the volume level of the radio when you are not receiving. This allows you to adjust the volume, if necessary.
1042b60o.book Page 19 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Optimal Range Outdoors Flat, open areas y r a n Medium Range Outdoors Buildings or trees Also near residential buildings m i l e r P i Minimal Range Outdoors Dense foliage or mountains Also inside some buildings Radio Etiquette Your radio has multiple channels shared on a “take turns” basis. This means that other groups may be talking on the channels.
1042b60o.book Page 20 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Special Features Special Features Interference Eliminator Code Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. 1. Press \ or \ until the code begins to flash. 2. Press [ and ] to select the code. 3. Press M to save the code setting.
1042b60o.book Page 21 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM y r a n Keypad Lock To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings, press and hold \ or \ for 3 seconds or until f is displayed. You can turn the radio on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor. All other functions are locked. i To unlock your radio settings, press and hold \ or \ for 3 seconds until f is no longer displayed.
Special Features 1042b60o.book Page 22 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM checks for activity on each channel, but only for codes 1–38. Transmissions using code 0 are ignored. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops on that channel and displays the code in use. While the radio is scanning through the channels, h is displayed. When activity on a channel is detected, the radio stops scanning and you can hear the transmission. The display shows the channel and code on which activity was detected.
1042b60o.book Page 23 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Alerts Call Tone The call tone alerts others before you start talking. Press ^ to allow users on the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code to hear your call tone. The T5600, T5700, and T5620 models have 5 call tones. The T5710 and T5720 model radios have 10 call tones. Setting the call tone to 0 disables the call tone feature. i y r a n 1. With the radio on, press \ or \ 3 times.
1042b60o.book Page 24 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Alerts • To turn Roger Beep/Talk Confirmation Tone off, turn your radio off and then back on while pressing and holding ]. ! will not appear on the display. QuieT6000™ (T5700, T5710, T5720 Only) The QuieT6000TM function helps ensure uninterrupted communication by preventing you from hearing transmissions from other model radios. However, other radios can hear you. To turn the QuieT6000 function on or off, press \ or \ until F is displayed, then sele
1042b60o.book Page 25 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM y r a n Unique Situations QuieT6000 can also keep your radio quiet when you are in a situation where noise can be disruptive, such as when you are in a movie theater or out hunting. Set QuieT6000 to either 1 or 2. Now when you receive a call from radio, your radio vibrates while ^ displays on the screen. The ^ icon remains on the screen until you press any button.
1042b60o.book Page 26 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Accessories Accessories There are many accessories (sold separately) available for your radio. For more information, refer to the brochure included with your radio, contact the place of purchase, call Motorola at: 1-800-353-2729 in the USA or 1-800-739-7834 (TTY), or visit our website at: www.motorola.com/talkabout in m i l re 3. To transmit, press M and speak into the accessory microphone, if any. 4. To receive, release M.
Hands-Free Use/Voice Activation (VOX) with Compatible VOX Accessories (T5710, T5720 Only) Voice activation (VOX) allows you to talk hands-free when used with optional accessories connected to the radio. See the Motorola Talkabout Accessory Brochure for available VOX accessories. 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Insert the plug of the audio accessory firmly into the accessory jack. See page 11 and page 12 for the location of the accessory jack on your radio. 3. Turn the radio on. g is displayed. 4.
1042b60o.book Page 28 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Accessories Setting the Sensitivity Level Adjusting your radio’s sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission and enhances the ability of the radio to pick up soft voices. 1. Press \ or \ as needed to display g. 2.
1042b60o.book Page 29 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Belt Clip (Included) To attach the swivel belt clip included with your radio: y r a n 1. Push the release tab on the top of the belt clip down to release the catch. Pull the belt clip from the back of the radio. m i l e r P i Accessories 1. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio. 2. Gently push until it clicks into place.
1042b60o.book Page 30 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution No Power Reposition, replace, or recharge batteries. Erratic Display Reposition, replace, or recharge batteries. Message Not Transmitted Make sure M is completely pressed while you transmit. Reposition, replace, or recharge batteries. Shared channel may be in use; try another channel. in m i l re y r a Confirm radios have same channel settings and Interference Eliminator Code.
1042b60o.book Page 31 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Problem Solution y r a n Steel and concrete structures, heavy foliage, use in buildings and in vehicles will decrease range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission. Limited Talk Range m i l e r P Heavy Static or Interference i Wearing the radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt decreases range. Change location of radio. Radios are too close. Increase your distance to at least 5 feet apart. Radios are too far apart.
1042b60o.book Page 32 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Use and Care Use and Care To clean the radio, use a soft damp cloth. If the radio gets wet... P 32 Do not immerse in water. in m i l re y r a XXX Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions.
1042b60o.book Page 33 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Dry with soft cloth. Battery contacts may be Do not use until wiped with a dry, lint-free completely dry. cloth. m i l e r P i y r a n Use and Care Turn it off and remove batteries.
1042b60o.book Page 34 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Motorola Limited Warranty Motorola Limited Warranty 34 for the United States and Canada What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc.
1042b60o.book Page 35 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Monaural Headsets. Ear buds and boom headsets that transmit mono sound through a wired connection. Consumer and Professional Two-Way Radio Accessories. Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Replaced. Length of Coverage Limited lifetime warranty for the lifetime of ownership by the first consumer purchaser of the product. Ninety (90) days from the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product.
Motorola Limited Warranty 1042b60o.book Page 36 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM 36 or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage. Unauthorized Service or Modification.
Exclusions Software Embodied in Physical Media. No warranty is made that the software will meet your requirements or will work in combination with any hardware or software applications provided by third parties, that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software products will be corrected. Software NOT Embodied in Physical Media. Software that is not embodied in physical media (e.g.
1042b60o.book Page 38 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information Motorola Limited Warranty USA 38 Phones 1-800-331-6456 Two-Way Radios and Messaging Devices 1-800-353-2729 Pagers 1-800-548-9954 Canada All Products 1-800-461-4575 TTY TTY 1-888-390-6456 For Accessories and Software, please call the telephone number designated above for the product with which they are used.
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1042b60o.book Page 40 Monday, October 28, 2002 5:03 PM Export Law Assurances Patent Information 40 This product is manufactured under one or more of the following United States patents.
