Digital Two-Way Radio
1 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Congratulations and Thank You for selecting the PRODIGI RDR1520 Series portable two-way radio from RCA Communications Systems - The most trusted name in radio! Our newest digital series professional communications products based on DMR technology establishes a benchmark in premium digital two-way radio equipment, made to perform professional grade ma
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION This radio is restricted to occupational use 7 7 $ 8 9 $ $ » Turn radio off prior to entering any area $ $ $ such as gas, petroleum, chemicals, blasting $ » Do not charge the battery in a potentially $ $ » Do not use any portable radio that has a
3 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual PRODUCT INSPECTION " $ < ( ?@AB portable radio, please inspect the packaging for signs of damage and report any damage or $ ' ) ( ?@AB $ ; comes with the following items: Item RDR1520TM 3 RDR1520TM Handheld Radio B1520LI Li-Ion Battery (2000 mAh) 1 B1520LI * .
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual RCA RDR1520TM Series Overview 1 1 2 3 L 3 2 L 5 N P P Q 9 10 Q 5 11 11 12 N 9 12 13 ?L 10 F ; *)( .
5 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Preparing Your Radio for Initial Use Setting Up Your Charger ? " $ U < C E A " $ U ( ( < ; < C 9E V Place the radio with the battery attached, ; C E L Make sure the battery contact is touching % process begins when the
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7 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual battery may work again when it returns to $ < $ - Dust on the battery contact may cause the ; < $ $ 4 a clean dry cloth to wipe it before attaching ; - Batteries with damaged contacts can be ; damage to one or more contacts should be replaced immediately and not used under Attaching & R
8 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 7 ? ? ! in its receptacle and turn clockwise until it C 7 VE A % < C 7 LE 7 V 7 L 7 A H .
9 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 4 ; $U U ; turning the screws clockwise into the belt clip’s ; C 7 @E 7 @ Connecting Audio Accessories The accessory connector is located on the side .
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Adjusting the Volume !! " ? ' G' G+ F ; < < C 7 PE % *)( ; < ; sounds, indicating that the power up test A To turn off the radio, rotate this knob < < Note: There is no power up tone if the radio G ; .
11 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Programmable Buttons Z ( program the programmable buttons as shortcuts $ G $ depending on the duration of a button press: " " 8 < - Long press - Press and hold for the programmed duration (between 1 seconds V P@ E # Unassigned Emergency On High/Low Transmit Power Nuisance Channels Delete One Touch Access 2 One
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13 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Note: ! mode, certain features of the radio become ; Transmission " "%% < $ < 8 Each channel can be set as a digital channel: • Press PTT key to call all other members in this talk group, and release PTT to ! $ $ PTT again to send a new call (use the channel knob to select one channel
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Short message receive Receive and Response single call ! #( ( # radio; there are two call types: ?E % $ $ ; AE .
15 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual N . < $ P ; Receive all call ! 6 ? *)( A . < $ .
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual N . 3 # ; will hear the short beep tone when your partner release PTT, it means the channel is $ " "%% to respond, if there is no talking on this $ Single Call ? < ; U .
17 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual pre-programmed keys by long press or short $ Z $ .
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Digital Emergency Alarm System Z $ % $ ; " ; G ; ; $ $ < 8 $ " ( unit cannot send emergency alarm, but can % $ C$ ; E .( , The unit is not alarmed but will send .
19 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Nuisance channel delete ! $ the pre-programmed nuisance channel key, 9 when the scan function closes and then opens the scan function again, the radio will resume Start and stop scanning ? Press pre-programmed scan key or use the channel knob to select one auto scan A !
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Settings , .
21 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual around”, and the radio must be set to allow < " $ programmed key to switch the talk around $ Check battery power strength " $ $ ; $ # < ; $ ! the battery power is high you hear 3 beep tones, when battery power is middle you hear 2 beep tones, and when battery power is low ; $ %% %
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual ; Momentary Tone - $ [ ; Making and Receiving Calls Selecting a Zone v $ H ( ?@ABTM $ A = ?N $ = = U < $ ; Selecting a Channel, Subscriber ID or Group ID ' 8 = $ C
23 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual performed prior to setting up the call, while $ ! " 6 ? % *)( ; < A Press the [PTT] to respond to the call; the *)( $ Note: . % < " 7 ; % < " % [ $ < $ V Release the [PTT] ; L .
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual % $ Making a Private Call ? % F ; ; ; .
25 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Emergency Operation ) Z ) Note: % ; Z $$ V ) 6 • ) • ) • ) + 7 Each alarm has the following default setting: Disabled: Radio cannot transmit alarm signal, ;
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Exiting Emergency Mode Z ) when any of the following occurs: - ) < C ) E ' - ; ' - The Emergency Off button is pressed, OR - The [PTT] button is pressed Note: .
27 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual $ 8 $ [ G $ Z $$ $ A@B ?N ; ) $$ ; Z $ = ; Scan Instructions and Methods ! through the programmed scan list for the < %
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Deleting a Nuisance Channel , ,. ( .
29 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual " $ " * ; $ ; Turning Voice Operating Transmission (VOX) Feature On or Off This feature allows you to initiate a hands-free $ Note: Turning this feature on or off is limited ; " $ +'| ; CARE AND CLEANING • Do not hold the radio by
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Solution Radio will not power on % ; ; $ ; % ; $ $ ; The operating time is noticeably shorter than normal even though the $ " % ; z ; ; ; % ; & < ;
31 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual % , % $ " ?@ 7 '$ ;> two conditions: C?E % interference, and CAE $ $ @ J This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 9 $ $ ?@ 7 %
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Industry Canada Compliance '$ ;> 6 C?E % z CAE % accept any interference, including interference that may cause cause undesired operation of the *U $ 6 C?E U $$ $ $ ; CAE U U $$ $ ; 8 subi,
33 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions % $ $ $ G $ $ ` 6 • ( 7 ) $ * ; • 4 $ • ( $ 8 ;
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual ensure the antenna and the radio are kept A @ C E ; F $ $ $ $ ; 7 $ 4 $$ $$ $ ; 4 $$ ; 7 .
35 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual $ $ $ * $ important parce que la use de ces produits $ $ U 8 $ $ • U = $ $ $ .
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual WARRANTY STATEMENT $ $$ ; < $ $ ; $ $ 8 % $ ; $ = ' % ;
37 ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual ; $ $ $ is damage as a result of normal wear and tear or if the damage is caused in whole or in part by $ $ $ = $ product, incorrect wiring, use of the product in a manner for which it was not designed, or by $ % $
ProdigiTM RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual / $ ; $ $ ; or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the $ $ The end-user of any two-way radio is solely responsible for obtaining any license or other = 8 ; 7 C7 E 7
