M GP366R User Guide 6866577D03-A
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CONTENTS Computer Software Copyrights . . . . . . . 3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Battery Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Care and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recycling or Disposal of Batteries . . . Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS Priority Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Talkback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Deleting a Nuisance Channel. . . . . . . . . . 32 Adding a Deleted Nuisance Channel Back Into the Scan List Using the Scan Button . . . . 32 Using the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Call Forward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the Call Forward Button . . . . . . 33 Using the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 talkaround . . . . . . .
COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program.
SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE ! Caution Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio. SAFETY ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements.
RADIO OVERVIEW RADIO OVERVIEW This user guide covers the operation of the GP366R Professional Portable Radio.
RADIO OVERVIEW OPERATION AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 7. 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. 8. Microphone 9. LCD Display (1 Line) Radio Controls The numbers below refer to the illustrations on the inside front cover. 1.
Programmable Buttons 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 To make an individual or group selective 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.
RADIO OVERVIEW Feature English Description Scan On/Off To toggle between start and stop of the scan operation. Nuisance Delete To delete a nuisance (unwanted) channel when scanning, with exception of priority channel, last channel in scan list and home channel. Power Level To toggle the radio’s transmit power level between High and Low. Talkaround On/Off To talk directly with another radio without going through a system or despatcher. Emergency Activates emergency alarm sequence.
Menu Keys Exit Key x Up x + c d e f Down Right Left 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/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. Down Key e Used for scrolling when in Menu Mode.
RADIO OVERVIEW Menu Navigation Chart (Refer to Menu Navigation guidelines— lower, left-hand corner of this page) c + e Missed Calls Contact List Status Channel Utilities Radio Information select/ ID status/ voice/ select select select/ Channel No. + e + e Scan SW Version CP Version SW Part No. CP Part No. Menu Navigation on/off Call Forward Talkaround Whisper Lone Worker Companding Backlight + e c to enter Menu Mode. high/low Power Level + or e to scroll through the list.
LCD Display and Icons C Displays channel, menu, and radio status information. The top two screen rows show radio status indicator symbols, explained in the table below: Symbol A H Scan Indicator Indicates that you are scanning. The dot is lit during priority scan mode. L Keypad Lock Indicator On indicates that the menu keys are locked. Off indicates unlocked. P Power Level Indicator “L” lights when your radio is configured to transmit in Low Power.
RADIO OVERVIEW Symbol J Name and Description Talkaround Indicator Indicates talkaround enabled. Tone Audio Signal Tones High pitched tone Tone Low pitched tone Signal Description Description Call Failed Call failed to connect. Force Monitor Radio must monitor channel before transmission permitted. Button Feature Enable Any option button pressed to enable a feature. Button Feature Disable Any option button pressed to disable a feature. ! Timer Shows the call time.
Signal Description Scan Start Radio starts scanning. Scan Stop Radio stops scanning. Priority Call Decode Radio detects a priority call. Priority Channel Radio landed on the priority channel. Lone Worker Reminds lone worker to respond. Low Battery Battery below receive threshold level. Tone Signal Description Hardware Error Hardware error, tone continues until valid operation. Channel Free Beep Indicates current channel is free.
GETTING STARTED BATTERY INFORMATION failure of the battery. • Charging a hot battery (above 35°C) results in reduced discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio. Motorola rapidrate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that the battery is charged within these temperature limits. • New batteries can be stored up to two years without significant cycle loss. Store new/unused batteries in a cool dry area.
Recycling or Disposal of Batteries Motorola endorses and encourages the recycling of all re-chargeable batteries. Contact your local Motorola dealer for further information. Charging the Battery The P icon flashes when the battery is flat and the hardware error tone will sound. This icon will only appear when a genuine Motorola battery is used. Note: Batteries are shipped uncharged from the factory. New batteries could prematurely indicate full charge, charge a new battery for 14-16 hrs before initial use.
Battery chargers will charge only the Motorola authorized batteries listed below; other batteries will not charge. GETTING STARTED Table 1: IP67 Radio Battery List Part No. Description PMNN4073_ Li-Ion FM IP67 Standard Battery PMNN4074_ Li-Ion Non-FM IP67 Standard Battery Do not use IP54 batteries with IP67 radio. Note: IP67 water submersible radios MUST be fitted with Motorola authorized IP67 batteries to ensure proper functionality.
ACCESSORY INFORMATION Attaching the Battery Removing the Battery GETTING STARTED 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.
GETTING STARTED Attaching the Antenna 1. Align the threaded end of the antenna with the radio’s antenna connector. 2. Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it. English 18 Removing the Antenna 1. Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you can remove it.
DRAINING WATER FROM THE IP67 GP366R SPEAKER RADIO OPERATION Turning the Radio On or Off • If you accidentally drop your GP366R radio into water, pick up the radio, and gently tap the radio (as shown above) to remove the water from the speaker grille and microphone port before using it. 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.
Radio On Message Selecting a Radio Channel At power up the radio will display a message customized by your dealer, e.g.: Your radio offers up to 255 channels, however some may not be programmed. Check with your dealer for more information. Radio On GETTING STARTED After this text has been displayed, the radio perform a self test routine.
Note: After a short period of inactivity the radio returns to the IDLE STATE. Once in channel mode, there are two ways to select a channel: Sending a Call 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.
GETTING STARTED If your radio is equipped with a transmit time out timer (TOT), a warning tone will sound a few seconds before the transmission is cut off. Your radio may be programmed to inhibit retransmission within a preset time. Cancelling a Call Receiving a Call Ending a Call 1. Turn your radio on and adjust the volume level. 2. Switch to the desired radio channel. 3. If, at any time, a call is received you will hear the call at the volume level you have set.
RADIO CALLS To answer the call: SELECTIVE CALLS 1. Press the PTT button or Call button. Making a Selective Call 2. The call will terminate automatically when the conversation has ended or press the Monitor button. 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.
There are two ways to enter the Contact List: Method 2 Method 1 Press the Contact List direct access button, if programmed by your dealer. Method 2 f Alpha Alias Number Once the desired address is displayed, there are two methods to select the address: 1 c to enter Menu Mode. 2 + or e until: 3 c to select Method 1 Contact List Once in the Contact List, there are two ways to choose the desired address: c to confirm your selection.
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.
f Displays message e.g. On Break On a successful call set- up, the entry is automatically deleted from the stack together with any associated status message. f again Displays status number e.g. Status 04 Unanswered calls may be deleted from the Missed Call list at any time by : f again Display shows Reception S You can call back to any number in the Missed Call list by: 1 2 RADIO CALLS 3 4 + or e until desired number is displayed: Addr: Alias PTT button or c to make the call.
On deletion of the last message in the Missed Calls list, the radio will exit the menu and return to the IDLE STATE. To exit the Missed Call List: 1 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. xx to exit Missed Call List. There are two ways to enter the Status List: Display shows e.g.
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: f Message Alias (e.g On Break) Number (e.g. 04) Once the desired status is displayed, there are two methods to select the status: Method 1 RADIO CALLS To send status message to another radio, select radio Alias/ID from Contact List via menu and send as detailed.
Alias/Number is the name or number of the calling radio. EMERGENCY CALL 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. This is the 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.
UTILITIES UTILITIES STARTING OR STOPPING SCAN The utilities described below are programmed into your radio by your dealer and are accessible either via a programmable button or via the menu. You can start or stop a scan operation by using a preprogrammed Scan button or via the menu, either when the radio is in the IDLE STATE or when in a call. SCAN Using the Scan Button You can monitor several channels in order to receive any call that is transmitted on any of these channels.
PRIORITY CHANNEL 1 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 A scan list may contain a priority channel. This means that a particular channel (for example, a commonly used channel) may be checked more frequently than other channels in the list during a scan operation.
UTILITIES DELETING A NUISANCE CHANNEL Using the Menu 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. Follow the instructions for selecting Scan On/Off via the menu 2. Select Scan Off. Your radio will stop scanning, the scan stop alert tone will sound, the display icon G and the LED indicator will be extinguished. 3. Select Scan On.
Using the Menu 1. 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 Press the Call Forward button to switch on Call Forward, when the feature enable alert will sound and the display will show: Forwarded On 2. Press the Call Forward button again to switch off Call Forward when the feature disable alert will sound and the display will show: Utilities Call Forward Display shows current status e.g.
UTILITIES TALKAROUND Using the Talkaround Button 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. 1. You can switch On or Off Talkaround by using a preprogrammed Talkaround button or via the menu.
WHISPER 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. Whisper allows you to talk quietly into the radio microphone when making a call, by increasing the gain of the radio microphone. 3 + or e until: 4 c to select 5 + or e until: 6 c to select Utilities Talkaround Using the Whisper Button 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.
UTILITIES Using the Menu LONE WORKER 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. The Lone Worker feature enables you to work alone with added safety. 3 + or e until: 4 c to select 5 + or e until: 6 c to select Utilities Whisper Off 7 + or e until: On 8 c to select 9 Radio exits menu mode and display shows e.g.: English 36 Using the Lone Worker Button 1. Display shows current status e.g.
2. Lone Wkr Off 3. You may also switch off Lone Worker by changing the channel or switching radio off and on again. Using 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 Utilities Lone Worker 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.
UTILITIES POWER LEVEL Using the Menu You can transmit your calls at different transmit power levels. A higher level means you can reach a radio that is farther away. A lower power level conserves battery power. Use the high power setting only when necessary, to conserve battery life. 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode.
Using the Companding Button 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. 1. You can switch On or Off Companding by using a preprogrammed Companding button or via the menu.
UTILITIES Using the Menu BACKLIGHT 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. Backlight illuminates the radio display and menu navigation keys. 3 + or e until: 4 c to select 5 + or e until: 6 c to select Utilities Companding 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.
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX) 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. When the VOX headset/microphone is connected, your radio may be used with handsfree operation. 3 + or e until: 4 c to select 5 + or e until: 6 c to select 7 8 9 Utilities Backlight Display shows current status e.g. : Off + or e until: On or Timed c to select e.g.: Timed Display shows: (for 2 seconds) Selected Radio exits menu mode and display shows e.g.
UTILITIES To re-enable the VOX feature: 1. Switch the radio Off and On again with the headset connected to the accessory connector or, 2. Change channel with the VOX headset connected. 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.
RADIO INFORMATION 5 + or e until: 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. 6 • Codeplug (CP) version • Software (SW) part number • Codeplug (CP) part number Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 + or e until: 4 c to select Radio Info Part No Part No SW Version Display shows e.g. : D02.00.
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