Professional Radio GM1280 User Guide 68P64110B93 Issue: July 2000
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CONTENTS Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Menu Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Menu Navigation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Keypad Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Keypad Character Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 LCD Display and Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Audio Signal Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Voice Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Voice Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Safe and Efficient Operation . . . . . . . . . . .59 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy. . . .59 Electromagnetic Interference/ Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Operational Warnings . .
RADIO OVERVIEW Programmable Button 2 h 10. Edit Buttons Left/Right v or w 11. Programmable Button 3 i Please read pages 59 to 62 before using this radio 12. Programmable Button 4 j RADIO CONTROLS 13. Keypad The numbers below refer to the illustrations on the inside front cover. 14. Programmable Keys $ 1. On-Off / Volume Knob Used to turn the radio on or off, and to adjust the radio’s volume. 2. LED Indicators Indicate current radio operation. 3. LCD Display (4 Line) 4.
RADIO OVERVIEW Feature Description Dedicated Call/Emergency To make a call to a pre-determined number. This can be an emergency number, effectively activating an Emergency Call. Personality Missed Calls Short cut to the Missed Call menu option. This is a list of calls received and stored by the radio when you were unable to take the call. User Absent To switch the User Absent feature On and Off.
Description Record/Play-back (Voice Recorder) To record/play-back incoming calls or memo using voice recorder feature. Record/Play-back (Voice Message) To record / play a greetings message using the voice message feature.
RADIO OVERVIEW Menu Keys Menu/ Select Exit Up x c v y z Left Down Right w 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. English 6 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. Also used to cancel/ end calls.
Menu Navigation Chart y/z Missed Calls Contact List Personality Voice Storage Settings select/ ID status/ voice/ voice playback select/ enter ID select/ 1,2....etc y/z y/z Status select/ enter ID c Data Calls User Absent select/ enter ID y/z on/off Menu Navigation c to enter Menu Mode.
RADIO OVERVIEW Keypad Keys 1 4 7 * $ 2 5 8 0 % 3 6 9 # & These keys are used when dialling a phone number, making a radio call or entering information for programming the radio’s lists. Each key can generate several different characters. For example, to enter the character “C”, press the 2 key three times. Pressing # will toggle between the upper and lower case of the selected character. English 8 If the next character required is on the same key, press w to move the cursor forward one character.
Entering Characters using the Keypad Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 + - 0 x * / = > < # 1 .
RADIO OVERVIEW LCD Display and Icons Menu Status Data Calls Select? ( / ) The display indicates personality, menu, and radio status information. The 4 lines of the display convey user information and selection: Line 1 - always displays the selected topic title, e.g. Menu Lines 2 & 3- always display the selected topic items, e.g. Status / Data Calls. Note: Line 2 is always highlighted, this is the item selection line.
Name and Description K Data Calls List Indicator On, indicates a data call in the list Flashing, indicates new unread calls. L Registered Indicator Indicates that a system has been acquired, and monitor in conventional mode. M Signal Quality Indicator Shows the radio signal quality. Five bars indicates the best signal. N Option Board Indicator Indicates that an option board is activated. D Contact List Edit Indicator Flashing indicates user is editing the contact list.
RADIO OVERVIEW Audio Signal Tones (Standard) High pitched tone Tone Signal Self test Tone Signal Description Low pitched tone Description Key click Confidence tone when any key pressed or Speech limitation alert. Fail tone Hardware error or Call timed out (conventional mode). Power up. Tone A Call clear indication. Tone B Traffic channel allocated or PTT/ Mic/ Loudspeaker enabled. Tone I Low battery warning. Tone K1 Voice Storage recording. Tone C1 System busy.
Audio Signal Tones (Alternative) Signal Description Tone Signal Tone H Invalid entry. Key click Confidence tone when any key pressed or Speech limitation alert. Fail tone Hardware error or Call timed out (conventional mode). Tone I Low battery warning. System busy. Tone K1 Voice Storage recording. Unavailable. Tone K2 Voice Storage warning. Tone K3 Voice Storage full. Tone M1 Talkgroup Confirmation. Tone M2 Talkgroup unavailable. Tone N1 Out of range alert.
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED RADIO REGISTRATION TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF When turned on, the radio enters a self test routine during which time the display is activated, the self test tone will sound and the LED will light green. If the radio fails the self test a continuous low tone will sound and the display will show a failure message. e.g. Synth Lock until the radio is turned off. Note: If the radio fails the self test routine, consult your dealer.
RADIO CALLS The radio is capable of making a variety of calls, including calls to individual radios, groups of radios and calls to private and public telephone systems. Before you can make a call the radio must be in the IDLE STATE, as displayed above, i.e. a personality has been selected and no call is in progress. The radio can make calls by using the Contact List, Dedicated Calls or Manual Dialling. 1 c to enter Menu Mode.
RADIO CALLS 8 To Add an Entry CLEAR BUTTON or x or *# 1 c to enter Menu Mode. 2 y/z until: Add Contact 3 c to select: Add Contact Call Ended Tone A sounds If a contact list number is selected but no call request is sent, the display is held until tone H sounds and then reverts to the IDLE STATE. When the number is displayed it may be edited as described in the Keypad Edit section.
To Delete an Entry To Edit an Entry c to enter Menu Mode. 1 c to enter Menu Mode. 2 y/z until: Delete Contact 2 y/z until: Contact List 3 c to select: Delete Contact 3 c to select: Contact List 4 y/z until you see the entry you want to You will see current entry e.g.: 4 edit. Alias 1 y/z until you see the entry you want to You will see e.g : delete. 5 You will see e.g : 5 c to select the entry.
RADIO CALLS 8 9 Use the keypad to edit the number (see pages 7 and 8) or delete and enter a new number. Use the v key to delete the last digit and the CLEAR key to delete entire entry. c to store the edited entry. Display returns to: To Search for an Entry When in Contact List or Delete Contact menu, you may search for an alias (name) by entering characters from the keypad. 1 Alias 3 2 Enter up to 3 characters from the keypad e.g.: c to start search of list: Display shows search result e.g.
User Absent 1 c to enter Menu Mode. 2 y/z until: User Absent 3 c to select: User Absent 4 y/z until: On 5 c to select: On 6 Followed by: 7 Selected (held for 10 seconds, then display returns to idle) CLEAR button to exit Menu Mode. Display shows: Idle Freetext 1 c to enter Menu Mode. 2 y/z until: User Absent 3 c to select: User Absent 4 y/z until: Off 5 c to select: Off 6 Followed by: 7 CLEAR button to exit Menu Mode.
RADIO CALLS Missed Calls list automatically and the message “Will call back” sent to the caller. When you return to your radio, check whether tone G sounds every 10 seconds which indicates that your radio is in user absent mode. Press any button to exit user absent mode and return the radio to the idle state for normal operation. Manual Dialling To make a call from the keypad (13): 1 Enter 2 PTT button or # to make radio call.
Keypad Edit The last number dialled by the radio is stored in the memory of the radio. Partially entered numbers are also stored. With the radio in the IDLE STATE: If the radio is displaying a Contact List number, a Keypad Dialled number, Status number or Missed Call number, the last digit may be deleted by: 1 PTT button 2 PTT button or # to make radio call.
RADIO CALLS Ending a Call Cancelling a Call Always end a call by: At any time while setting up a call it may be cancelled by: 1 CLEAR BUTTON or x or 1 *# Tone A sounds Call Ended See "Call Progress - Ending a Call". English 22 CLEAR BUTTON or x or *# Cancelling See "Call Progress - Cancelling a Call".
Receiving a call on an FOACSU system There are two types of systems on which the radio may be used, Off Air Call Set Up (OACSU) and Full Off Air Call Set Up (FOACSU). When the radio is called: If you are in doubt about which system you are operating on, please consult your dealer. 1 Ringing tone sounds 2 PTT button or # to accept call. (Unless in talkgroup personality, when the radio unmutes automatically for dynamic and fixed group calls.
To view the calls in the list via the menu: RADIO CALLS Missed Calls If a call remains unanswered, the call will be stored by the radio, provided that missed calls have been programmed via the CPS. Up to ten calls can be stored. If the same radio calls more than once the call is only stored once.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.
Examples: Display shows Bob V where BOB is the alias of the calling unit and V is a voice (answerphone) message associated with the call w w 2 Display shows 1 y/z until: 2 PTT button or # or c to make radio call. To playback the voice message. To skip to end of message. Display shows: Calling Alias/Number 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. Reception S 4 Displays message e.g.
RADIO CALLS On a successful call set- up, the entry is automatically deleted from the list together with an associated voice message. Unanswered calls may be deleted from the Missed Call list at any time by pressing: 1 2 Delete? ( / ) c (or *# or CLEAR button) to delete missed call from the list. 3 x to retain missed call in list. 4 *# deletes the currently selected missed call with no display prompt.
Call Diversion Examples: 1 *41 From your radio 2 *44 From another radio 1 Will divert all calls from your radio to the radio with ID “234” 2 When the radio is in the IDLE STATE, call diversion can be initiated by: 1 2 *41* or *44* To divert all calls *411* To divert speech calls only or *441* 3 *412* To divert status/ data calls only or *442* 4 Enter ID of radio to which you are diverting 5 # *41*234# *44*234* 432# Will redirect all calls from the radio with ID “234” to the radio wit
RADIO CALLS To cancel Call Diversion: 1 To cancel call diversion from your radio #41 followed by 1 or 2 if necessary and #. 2 To cancel call diversion from another radio #44 followed by 1 or 2 if necessary and * “ID” (234 in example) #. 3 To cancel calls redirected to your radio #45 followed by 1 or 2 if necessary and #.
SPECIAL CALLS Displaying Incoming Data Short data messages may be set up, sent and received using the radio keypad and controls. Outgoing data messages from the keypad are limited to alphanumeric data in any combination of up to 20 characters (which include address information and data selection characters). Receiving Short Data Messages On receiving a Short Data Message: 1 Tone G sounds Data Received The data message icon K is lit whenever SDMs are in the data message calls list, i.e.
SPECIAL CALLS However, if the DTE is not present e.g. disconnected, the SDM is rejected by the radio. In this case the SDM will not be accepted (acknowledged) by the radio and will not be lost. Interrogating the SDM Calls List Summary With the display showing ‘Data Received’ , pressing any of the menu buttons provides a quick access into the Data Calls List. If using the radio only, the SDM display should be set to ON .
To view the calls in the list via the menu: c to enter Menu Mode. 2 y/z until: Data Calls 3 c to select: Data Calls 4 First call in list Alpha Alias 1 Read the data message in the Data Calls List. 2 c You will see: or Save? ( / ) 3 c to save selected message. 4 x will not save selected message, display Number 5 y/z to scroll list: Alpha Alias will return to Data Calls List.
SPECIAL CALLS Deleting Messages from the Data Calls List 1 To delete data messages from the data calls list or while viewing data messages. 2 CLEAR button Display shows: 3 c (or *# or CLEAR button) 4 x to retain data message in the calls list. 5 *# deletes the currently selected data message with no display prompt.
To initiate a data call via the data button: SDM Calls may be initiated in three different ways: 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE 2 Enter from keypad Called radio address or contact list: Display shows: 207 3 Press dedicated data button Display shows: 1. Via the dedicated Data button 2. Via the keypad using a Call modifier 3. Via the Contact List Note: The maximum data message size is limited to 20 characters which includes address information and data selection characters.
SPECIAL CALLS To initiate a data call via the keypad: 1 *2* 2 Enter message from keypad in alphanumeric characters (ref pages 7 & 8) 3 * Final part of modifier 4 Enter Called radio address 5 Display shows: y/z to scroll message: 6 Part of modifier In this method data may consist of alphanumeric characters which are pre-programmed into your radio by your dealer. 1 c to enter Menu Mode.
Status Calls 4 Display shows: 5 Making a Status Call Status Calls may be initiated in three different ways: 1. Via the dedicated status button 2. Via the keypad using a Call modifier 3. Via the Menu 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE 2 Enter from keypad or contact list: Display shows: Press dedicated status button Display shows: e.g.
SPECIAL CALLS 4 Enter Called radio address 5 Display shows: Display shows for 10 seconds 6 c to display: 7 y/z until: Sending Status 8 Number To initiate a status call via the menu: 1 c to enter Menu Mode. 2 c to select: 3 y/z until: w 4 English Status Message e.g. On Break Status Number e.g. Status 04 c to select: 36 9 Alternatively, a valid number can be dialled from the keypad. Status 04 Alpha Alias e.g.
Receiving a Status Call SPECIAL CALLS Your radio receives a Status Call when: 1 Tone G sounds 2 Display shows: Status 04 or On Break Alias/Number Where Status message “04” / “On Break” is example status message. Note that status number (04) only will be displayed if associated message is not programmed into your radio. Alias/Number is the name or number of the calling radio.
SPECIAL CALLS Emergency Calls 3 An emergency call allows you the highest form of priority calling and normally takes precedence over all other calls. Your radio can be programmed to give you a one-button quick access to call a particular radio or centre (predefined by your dealer) in emergency situations. Conversely you can dial the number, prefixing it with * 9 *. To initiate an emergency call: 1 Press the Emergency button or 2 *9* followed by the radio number and PTT or #.
Broadcast Calls A priority call allows you to gain priority over other users of the system when requesting a call. To initiate a priority call: A broadcast call allows you to make calls to groups of radios. Note that on a broadcast call only the calling radio can talk and there is no indication that any radios in the group have received the call. To initiate a broadcast call: 1 *8* followed by the number and PTT or #.
SPECIAL 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. An access code, which is system dependent, is normally needed for DTMF, please contact your dealer or network manager for further information.
PERSONALITY MPT This personality permits the radio to operate in a trunked mode. Incoming and outgoing calls are set up using a defined set of rules or protocol between your radio and a controller in a similar manner to your home telephone. Your radio ‘registers’ onto an MPT trunked system as described in GETTING STARTED - Radio Registration. Talkgroup is an MPT personality following the same rules or protocol, but is primarily for talkgroup calls.
PERSONALITY Incoming calls to fixed and dynamic group numbers are detailed in Receiving a Call and displayed under Call Progress - Receiving. To make an outgoing call to a selected talkgroup, press the PTT to set-up the call. Press PTT and speak after the confidence tone. Calls are cleared in the normal manner. If the system is busy an engaged tone will be heard, release the PTT and wait for the confidence tone. You may then proceed with the call by pressing the PTT.
Personality Selection Personality selection may be entered directly by pressing the Personality button. You may then scroll and select a personality as described from step 6 below. To select a personality via the menu: 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 y/z until: Personality 4 c to select: Personality 5 Display shows current personality e.g.: MPT 6 7 y/z until desired personality e.g.
PERSONALITY 8 The display will be held for 2 seconds while your radio retunes to the new personality.
FEATURES Voice storage allows you to perform various voice related tasks which include voice recorder and voice message facilities. You can record and playback incoming calls or make a memo using the voice recorder feature, which allows up to 2 minutes of recording. To record an incoming call: 1 c to enter Menu Mode.
FEATURES 10 Release the Record/Playback button at any time to stop recording. 11 Subsequent messages can be stored by repeating steps 6 to 10. Note: All recorded messages are retained when changing between personalities, with the exception of conventional personalities where the voice storage feature is not available. However all recorded messages are deleted on selection of the voice message feature.
To record a memo: Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 y/z until: Voice Storage 4 c to select: Voice Storage 5 y/z until: Recorder 6 c to select: Recorder 7 Press and hold the Record/Playback button, the Voice Storage Recording alert sounds momentarily. You will see: 11 Release the Record/Playback button at any time to stop recording. Recording 8 Speak clearly into the radio microphone to record your memo.
FEATURES To playback a recorded call or memo: 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 12 c current message deleted. Display shows next message. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. Alternatively, with radio in IDLE STATE 3 y/z until: Voice Storage 1 4 c to select: Voice Storage Press the Record/Playback button to playback the first recorded call or memo. You will see: Playing 5 y/z until: Recorder 2 Press the Record/Playback button again to skip to the next message to be played back.
Voice Message 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 y/z until: Voice Storage 4 c to select: Voice Storage 5 y/z until: Message 6 c to select: Message 7 You will see: On/Off 8 c to select: On 9 You will see (for 10 seconds): Selected You will see: 11 Press and hold the Record/Playback button, the Voice Storage Recording alert sounds momentarily. You will see: Record Msg Recording 12 Speak clearly into the radio microphone to record your message.
FEATURES To playback a message from callers: 1 Enter the Missed Calls list as detailed in RADIO CALLS - Missed Calls. 2 Any calls having a V suffix have an associated voice message e.g. Bob V. 3 y/z until: 4 r to playback the message. 4 r again to skip to end of message. 5 The message is automatically deleted when the associated missed call is answered or deleted.
SETTINGS SETTINGS The settings described below are programmed into your radio by your dealer and are accessible either via a programmable button or via the menu.
SETTINGS EXTERNAL ALARM Using the External Alarm Button The external alarm feature activates the vehicle horn and/or lights to inform you of an incoming call when you are away from your vehicle. 1. Press the External Alarm button to switch on External Alarm, when the feature enable alert will sound and the E icon will be illuminated. 2. Press the External Alarm button again to switch off External Alarm when the feature disable alert will sound and the E icon will be extinguished.
Using the Menu Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 + or e until: Settings 4 c to select Settings 5 + or e until: External Alarm 6 c to select External Alarm Display shows current status e.g.
SETTINGS CAR RADIO MUTE This feature allows you to switch on and off the car radio mute feature. The Car Radio Mute automatically mutes your in-car audio entertainment system to allow you to hear incoming calls or to stop audio interference when you are making a call. Using the Menu 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode.
DATA DISPLAY You can switch On or Off the Data Display by using a pre-programmed Data Display button when the radio is in the IDLE STATE, or using the keypad or via the menu. 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 + or e until: Settings 4 c to select Settings 5 + or e until: Data Display 6 c to select Data Display Display shows current status e.g. : Off 7 + or e until: On 8 c to select On Display shows: (for 2 seconds) Selected Using the Data Display Button 1.
SETTINGS BACKLIGHT Using the Menu This feature allows you to alter the brightness of the radio display to suit conditions. 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 + or e until: Settings 4 c to select Settings 5 + or e until: Backlight 6 c to select Backlight Display shows current status e.g. : Off You can set the display backlight brightness to Off, Low, Medium or High via the menu. 7 8 9 English 56 + or e until e.g.
CALL PROGRESS Tone Display Diverting Calls to called unit have been diverted C2 Unobtainable Call unobtainable C2 Unavailable Unit unavailable C4 Invalid Number Unit number invalid C1 System Busy System busy, try again D Alerting Alerting called unit Comment D Calling Trying to connect call D Priority Priority call sent, modifier *8* used C3 Engaged Called unit is busy Emergency Emergency call sent, modifier *9* used F Will Call Back User absent, called unit will call back
CALL PROGRESS Call Progress - Receiving Tone D Display B Dynamic NN Dynamic group call received (may be alias or number - NN) Comment Alerted Caller ID A call is being received on OACSU B Group NN Ring Tone Alerted Caller ID A call is being received on FOACSU.
SAFETY INFORMATION This section provides information and instructions for the safe and efficient operation of Motorola 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 Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. Turn off your two-way radio when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere,. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Mobile Antenna Installation To assure optimal radio performance and that human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines referenced earlier in this document, transmit only when people inside and outside the vehicle are at least the minimum distance away from a properly installed, externally mounted antenna. Table 1 lists the minimum distance for several different ranges of radiated power.
NOTES General Radio Care ! • The use of chemicals such as detergents, alcohol, aerosol Caution sprays, and/or petroleum products may be harmful to and damage the radio housing. • Avoid physical abuse of the radio. • Clean the radio exterior using a cloth moistened with clean water and a mild dishwashing liquid. • The use of non-approved radio accessories may damage the radio and invalidate warranty.
