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PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page i Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 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.
Safety and General Information • ii PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page ii Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986 • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 • Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6.
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. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the radio and its antenna is at least one inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting.
iv PRELIMINARY Safety and General Information 6881038B80.book Page iv Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Medical Devices Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by, and recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Safety and General Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive. Always obey them. When using your radio while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to the road. • Use hands-free operation, if available. • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Operational Warnings For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
vi PRELIMINARY Safety and General Information 6881038B80.book Page vi Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Blasting Caps and Areas 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 twoway radio.” Obey all signs and instructions. Operational Cautions Antennas Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna.
Save these 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. Do not disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way. 4. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If plug will not fit the outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk of electric shock. 5.
viii PRELIMINARY Safety and General Information 6881038B80.book Page viii Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM 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. If an extension cord must be used, make sure: • That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those on the plug of the charger.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Motorola XTN Series Radio. Your radio is a product of Motorola’s 70 plus years of experience as a world leader in the designing and manufacturing of communications equipment. The revised industrial design reflects the heritage and ruggedness of the XTN Series. The XTN Series radios provide costeffective communications for businesses such as retail stores, restaurants, schools, construction sites and more.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 0 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Turning On/Off Your Radio . . . . . . . 3 Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ContentsContents Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . 9 0 Setting the Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Interference Eliminator Code . . . 11 Eavesdrop Reducer . . . . . . .
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 1 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM FCC Licensing Information To have the FCC forms please request document 000601 which includes all forms and instructions. If you wish to have the document faxed, mailed or have questions, please use the following contact information.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 2 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM FCC Licensing Information Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 3 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Getting Started Turning On/Off Your Radio P Display k 1 Normal Menu Mode Turn knob on the top of the radio clockwise to turn the radio On. Turn the Knob counterclockwise to turn the radio Off. The radio chirps and the display will briefly show all features and display segments of your radio.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 4 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Installing Batteries The Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery • • Getting Started • • Push the Ribbed Latch on the bottom of the radio away from the battery door, or toward the contacts. Slide and lift the battery door off. Place the battery so that the charge contacts are facing out toward the battery door. Insert the top of the battery into the radio and push the battery up and into the battery compartment.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 5 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM • Push the ribbed latch on the bottom of the radio away from the battery door. • Slide and lift the battery door off. • Place AA batteries matching the markings in the compartment. • Slide and snap the battery door into place. Battery Meter The battery meter located in the upper left hand corner of the display indicates how much battery power you have remaining.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 6 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Diagram of your New XTN Series Radio and its Functions Indicator Light: Getting Started Use B to: Transmit call tone X 6 Use M to: Talk Exit a menu Use \ button to: Scroll through menus Lock the keypad Use T / S buttons to: Access Presets (XU2600, XV2600) Use P (Power) to: Turn power On/Off Adjust radio volume Accessory Jack Audio Accessories Radio Plug-in Charging Use J button to: Turn Scan On/Off (XU2600, XV2600) Monitor the Fr
Charging The NiMH Battery with 10-Hour Charger • Make sure the radio is Off. • Lift Accessory Cover and plug the 10-Hour Charger (NNTN4021) firmly into the lower jack (small hole). Please see figure. • Plug the charger into an electric outlet. The light on the charger will glow red if charging properly. Note: Charge the battery (NTN8971) overnight (16 hours) before using it for the first time, it will only need up to ten hours of charging thereafter.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 8 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Getting Started With Drop-in Charging Tray ( Not included with all models) The Drop-in Charging Tray can be placed on any flat surface and provides drop-in charging convenience. • Connect 10-Hour Charger (NNTN4021) and Drop-in Charging Tray* (NNTN4019) by inserting plug into the rear of Drop-in Charging Tray. • To charge the radio, place into the Drop-in Charging Tray with the radio facing toward you.
Programming Mode To talk with someone on your two-way radios, the following features need to be set exactly alike: 1. Channel (Current channel that the radio is using.) 2. Frequency (The frequency wave your radio uses to transmit/receive.) 3. Interference Eliminator Code (These codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations.) Please refer to the Frequency and Code Charts on page 23. 4.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 10 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM k Now, you may use your radio’s \ and [ or ] to select features. Programming Mode k 10 Press Display \ the icon representing the feature you want Then Press [ or ] to select the feature. Press M for three seconds to exit programming mode. Setting the Channel (X2600 and XV2600 only) • Make sure k is accessed. Please refer to Programming Mode on page 9. • The channel number flashes. l and Code will display alternately.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 11 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Setting the Interference Eliminator Code k The Interference Eliminator Code helps minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. Make sure k is accessed. Please refer to Programming Mode on page 9. • To set the code, press \ until the code number display begins to flash. Then press [ or ] to choose the code. Note: To hear everyone on your frequency, select Interference Eliminator Code 0.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 12 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM k Setting Bandwidth (when FCC allowable) Programming Mode Make sure k is accessed. Please refer to Programming Mode on page 9. k • Change the setting by pushing the \ until ‘b’ displays. • Press [ or ] to select setting: C K Bandwidth is only selectable when flashing. Either "HI" (high: 25.0 kHz) or "Lo" (low: 12.5 kHz) will display. 12 Setting Manager Lockout This feature aids in preventing changing of radio settings.
Cloning The XTN Series radios have cloning capability when connected via the Multi Unit Charger (MUC). Cloning enables rapid fleet reconfiguration because all selectable settings are sent to the target unit. The target radios must be placed behind the source radio, please refer to the MUC instructions included with this accessory. • Make sure k is accessed. Please refer to Programming Mode on page 9. • The source radio enters Cloning Mode through an extended press of J.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 14 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM k Settings Settings and Functions Display k Scan Battery Meter Programming Mode Manager Lockout/User Lock Eavesdrop Reducer Signal Strength Frequency Setting and Interference Eliminator Code Frequency Indicator Channel VOX The following table lists the functions you can set by pressing and holding a button while you are turning on your radio. Key(s) Pressed. Function Access k Programming Mode: Five second delay.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 15 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Operating Radio Signal Strength Indicator The radio will display w when there is activity on the frequency. When receiving the display will show w and a signal strength of 1 (weakest) through 6 (strongest) . This can help to determine when a radio is moving out of range. Monitor Signal Strength Indicator To check for channel activity, press and hold the J button. You’ll hear static if the channel is clear and w 0 will display.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 16 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM User Menu Features User Menu Features X 16 Setting Call Tone Your radio can transmit call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert the group that you want to talk to them. There are three distinct individual call tones to choose or you can choose to turn Call Tones off: 0. Once selected, just press B to transmit the Call Tone to others. • To set your call tone, press \ as needed to display E.
Hands-Free Use/VOX VOX allows “hands-free” transmission when used with compatible VOX accessories. • Turn radio Off. • Open Accessory Cover. • Insert plug of audio accessory firmly into Accessory Jack. • Turn radio On and lower volume before placing accessory on head or in ear. • To transmit, speak into Accessory Microphone and to receive, stop talking. Setting VOX Sensitivity Level The default VOX sensitivity level must be changed for initial use. The g will flash if sensitivity is set to 0. • Press \ as n
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 18 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Note: To order accessories, please refer to: www.motorola.com/ radios/professional. • VOX operation can be disabled by pressing M. • A short press M of will enable VOX. H 3 User Menu Features XU2600 and XV2600 radios are capable of hands-free use without accessories. • Enable VOX by pressing M while turning the radio On. • Press \ as needed to display g and I.
Setting Preferences for Scanning/Scan List By using J, you can monitor channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on a specific channel. • To start scanning, briefly press J. Your channel/code screen displays h and begins to scroll through channels. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops on that channel and displays its channel and code. You can talk to the person(s) transmitting without having to switch channels by pressing M. • To stop scanning, briefly press J.
PRELIMINARY User Menu Features 6881038B80.book Page 20 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Editing Scan List Scan List Setting is changed by pressing the \ button three times. • The flashing channel will appear on the display with a solid Y or n in the code section. • Press [ or ] button to increase or decrease the channel. • Pressing the Js button toggles between the channel number and Scan List setting.
• If you don’t hear the talk confirmation tone, you can enable it by pressing and holding ] as you turn on your radio. To disable the End-of-Transmission Tone feature, turn your radio Off and then back On while pressing and holding ]. Keypad Tones Every time you press a button on your radio, it beeps unless you turn this feature off. • Turn your radio On while you press and hold [. • To turn Keypad Tones back on, turn the radio Off and then back On again while you press and hold [.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 22 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Use and Care Use a soft damp cloth to clean the exterior. XXX Do not immerse in water. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions. Dry with soft cloth. Do not use radio until completely dry. Use and Care If the radio gets wet... X 22 Turn radio Off and remove batteries.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 23 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Frequency and Code Charts Position MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 151.6250 151.9550 154.5700 154.6000 151.7000 151.7600 151.8200* 151.8800* 151.9400* 151.5125 151.6550 151.6850 151.7150 151.7450 151.7750 VHF Frequency Chart Bandwidth Position 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 12.5/25.0 12.5/25.0 12.5/25.0 12.5/25.0 12.5/25.0 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 MHz Bandwidth 151.8650 151.
X 24 PRELIMINARY Frequency and Code Charts 6881038B80.book Page 24 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM UHF Frequency Chart Position MHz Bandwidth Position MHz Bandwidth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 464.5000 464.5500 467.7625 467.8125 467.8500 467.8750 467.9000 467.9250 461.0375 461.0625 461.0875 461.1125 461.1375 461.1625 461.1875 461.2125 461.2375 461.2625 461.2875 461.3125 461.3375 461.3625 462.7625 462.7875 462.8125 462.8375 462.8625 462.8875 12.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 25 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Code Hz Code Hz Code Hz 1 67.0 14 107.2 27 167.9 2 71.9 15 110.9 28 173.8 3 74.4 16 114.8 29 179.9 4 77.0 17 118.8 30 186.2 5 79.7 18 123.0 31 192.8 6 82.5 19 127.3 32 203.5 7 85.4 20 131.8 33 210.7 8 88.5 21 136.5 34 218.1 9 91.5 22 141.3 35 225.7 10 94.8 23 146.2 36 233.6 11 97.4 24 151.4 37 241.8 12 100.0 25 156.7 38 250.3 13 103.5 26 162.
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PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 27 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Symptom Try This: No Power Recharge or replace battery (NTN8971). Reposition or replace AA batteries. Message not transmitted Make sure M is completely pressed as you transmit. Replace, recharge and/or reposition batteries. Hearing other Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set. noises or conversation on Frequency or Interference Eliminator Code may be in use, change code on all radios if possible.
X 28 PRELIMINARY Troubleshooting 6881038B80.book Page 28 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Symptom Try This: Message not received Confirm radios have the same channel, frequency, interference eliminator code and *eavesdrop reducer code settings. (*XV2600, XU2600) Make sure M is NOT being pressed while trying to listen. Replace, recharge and/or reposition batteries. Obstructions and operating indoors, or in vehicles, may interfere -- change location. Verify that the radio is not in Scan mode.
Symptom Try This: Charger light does not come on. Check radio/battery is properly inserted and check battery/ charger contacts to be sure they are clean. Low battery meter reading although new batteries are installed Verify that the radio is set to the correct battery type. (Single cell bateries only.) Cannot activate VOX Feature not set and on.Sensitivity set to 0. Please refer to Hands-Free Use/VOX on page 17. Troubleshooting PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 30 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Motorola Limited Warranty Personal Communications Products Purchased in the United States and Canada V. What This Warranty Covers Motorola Limited Warranty • X 30 • • Products. Defects in materials and workmanship in wireless cellular telephones, pagers, and/or two-way radios, and certain accessories that are sold with them, such as the battery, battery charger and holster manufactured and/or sold by Motorola (Products).
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 31 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Motorola Limited Warranty VIII. What We Will Do to Correct Warranty Problems At no charge to you, we have the option to repair or replace the Products or software that do not conform to the warranty, or to refund the Products’ purchase price. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products or parts. No software updates are provided. IX.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 32 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM X. What This Warranty Does Not Cover Motorola Limited Warranty • • • • • • X • 32 • • Products that are operated in combination with ancillary or peripheral equipment or software not furnished by Motorola for use with the Products (“ancillary equipment”), or any damage to the Products or ancillary equipment as a result of such use.
Flat-rate repair rates may apply to Products not covered by this warranty. To obtain information about Products needing repairs that are not covered by this warranty, please call the telephone number previously listed. We will provide information on repair availability, rates, methods of payment, where to send the Products, etc. XI. Some Other Limitations This is Motorola’s complete warranty for the Products, and states your exclusive remedies. This warranty is given in lieu of all other express warranties.
PRELIMINARY 6881038B80.book Page 34 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Motorola Limited Warranty XII. Patent and Software Provisions At Motorola’s expense, we will defend you, and pay costs and damages that may be finally awarded against you, to the extent that a lawsuit is based on a claim that the Products directly infringe a United States patent.
6881038B80.book Page 35 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM XIII. State Law and Other Jurisdiction Rights Some states and other jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
6881038B80.book Page 36 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Software Copyright Notice The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola and third party software stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola and third party software providers certain exclusive rights for copyrighted software, such as the exclusive rights to distribute or reproduce the copyrighted software.
6881038B80.book Page 37 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Export Law Assurances This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. The Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation or re-exportation of this product to certain destinations. For further information contact the U.S. Department of Commerce or the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
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6881038B80.book Page 55 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Index A Accessory .................................................. 18 Cover ..................................................... 6 Adjust volume ............................................... 6 Alkaline batteries .......................................... 5 B Back cover .................................................... 4 Bandwidth ................................................... 12 Battery Alkaline .........................................
6881038B80.book Page 56 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM UHF Bandwidth ................................... 12 FCC Licensing Information ........................... 1 Frequency..................................................... 3 Setting ................................................. 10 Functions ...................................................... 6 G Gain ............................................................ 16 H Hands-Free Use .........................................
6881038B80.book Page 57 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Functions and Settings ........................ 14 Latch...................................................... 4 Off.......................................................... 3 On........................................................ 14 Operating............................................. 21 Out of range......................................... 15 Radio Display................................................ 3 Range Talking .....................
6881038B80.book Page 67 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM XTN-Series Quick Reference Function Channel Appearance Use [or ] for1 through 6* XU2600, XV2600 Frequency Interference Eliminator Code Eavesdrop Reducer Visible if Feature is On. Battery Meter Visible except when changing features. Channel Scan XU2600, XV2600 Press J to access. Others speaking on the Receiving 6 same frequency and code.
6881038B80.book Page 68 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM XTN Series User Programming Radio On Visual \as needed, then [or ] Call Tone Choose1,2,3 or Off = 0 Mic Gain/ Sensitivity Level ? Choose1 low, 2 medium, or 3 high sensitivity. Choose Y (yes) or n (no) for each individual channel. Scan List *XU2600, XV2600 only *Battery Type A Lock Keypad A (alkaline) n (other rechargeable single cells) Does not appear if using NiMH. Hold \for 3 seconds no flashing XTN Series Buttons • • Access Preset C
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6881038B80.book Page 2 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM • Extend Your Productivity • Simple and Easy to Operate Provides a cost-effective solution to Allows one-to-one or group onsite communication needs. communication at the push of a Designed for heavy duty, everyday button. With no phone numbers industrial use. Well suited for to dial, plus the manager lock construction, manufacturing, security, feature, there's little to no property management, retail, etc.
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