Motorola DTR650, DTR550 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Try This

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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Symptom

Try This:

 

 

Display shows "User Not

Target radio is in a call, try again after 30 seconds to determine if call has been

Available" when PTT pressed

completed. Target radio is out of range. At least one radio (Private or Group call)

 

must be turned on and within range to transmit.

 

 

No Power

Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery.

 

 

Message not transmitted

Make sure Push to Talk is completely pressed while transmitting.

 

Recharge or replace battery. Verify that radio is programmed correctly.

 

 

Cannot receive Private calls

Verify that the radio is on your home channel.

 

 

Cannot receive Public Group

Make sure that the PublicGroup has the same Channel and PublicGroup ID.

 

 

Cannot access Remote Monitor,

Make sure that Manager Mode has been enabled in Programming.

Time or Remote Disable

 

(DTR650 only)

 

 

 

Time Update not received

Private ID of the transmitting radio must be in the Contact List of a receiving radio

 

to accept a Time / Date update.

 

 

Limited talk range

Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings, or vehicles decrease

 

range. Check for clear line of sight to improve range.

 

 

Message not received

Confirm radios have been properly programmed.

 

Recharge or replace battery.

 

 

Poor audio quality

Radios are too close together. They must be at least 5 feet apart.

 

Radios are too far apart or obstacles are interfering with transmission.

 

 

Low batteries

Recharge or replace batteries. Extreme operating temperatures affect battery life.

 

 

Cannot see all PrivateGroups in

Manager Mode must be enabled to see PrivateGroups not on your home channel

Contact List

or of which you are not a member.

 

 

Serial Clone failed

Make sure clone cable is properly connected.

 

 

Display shows "Please Try

The radio is busy. Try calling again.

Again" when PTT pressed

 

 

 

Cannot see any Private contacts

Check to see if the Private contact is set to Group Only. A Private contact that is set

in the Contact List

to Group Only will not see Private contacts in the Contact List.

 

 

Cannot add maximum number of

To increase communications security, PrivateGroups reuse Private IDs in the

PrivateGroups

system. Therefore, the number of PrivateGroups allowed cannot be more than the

 

number of Private contacts in the system. Adding more Private contacts will allow

 

more PrivateGroups to be entered, until the maximum is reached.

 

 

Display shows “ID Not Available”

No ID is available since all have already been used to create a

when trying to add a

PrivateGroup. Adding more Private contacts allows more additional

PrivateGroup

PrivateGroups, until the maximum amount.

 

 

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Contents DTR Series For safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Before using this product, read the operating instructionsForeword Exposure booklet enclosed with your radioTable of Contents Chapter Radio Programming Chapter Advanced Radio OperationsChapter Cloning Mode February 10 FCC Licensing Information February 10 Introduction Volume ControlNotations Used in This Manual DescriptionDTR DTR FeaturesYour DTR Series Radio Getting Started Menu IconsStatus Icons Battery Charging using the Plug-in Charger Charging using the Drop-in Charging TrayAccessory Connector Charging the RadioAttaching the Battery Charging a Radio and Battery using a Multi-Unit ChargerBattery Meter Accessory Connector Keyboard Connector Disconnecting the Mini Keyboard from Your RadioSwivel Belt Holster Mini KeyboardYellow/Lock Key Functionality Entering Text with the Mini KeyboardGreen/Lock Key Functionality Caps Key FunctionalityStandard Yellow Function Green Function Standard Yellow Function Green FunctionUsing Mini Keyboard Key Shortcuts Extended Character SetAccent Marks Other Special Characters AccessoriesGeneral Radio Operations Adjusting the Speaker Volume17179860200 Public1 549pm 11/14 Contcs Mesgs Turning Your Radio On or OffContacts Security 549pm 11/14 Contcs MesgsMike Jones Receiving Security Alert BackReceiving and Making Calls Talkgrp in Use Private in use Security Mike Jones Joe SmithTypes of Calls Receiving a CallSmith Contacts Shipping MaintenanceAlert Smith 946pm 11/18 Clear Call AlertsInbox New Message Received From Jones Read BackSend Mesg Are you atMesgCan you mee Are you at worSending a Text Message Send MesgWrite Mesg Composing a Message Using the Mini KeyboardMesgEmpty Change SendDelete Mesg Done DeleteDelete All Select Back Delete All Messages? Yes NoAccessing the Main Menu Settings My Info Select BackMain Menu Navigation Chart Main MenuSecurity Display ViewDisplay Setting the DisplayContrast2 Backlight10 Change BackSetting VibraCall Date11/22 Set Alarm Change BackClock and Alarm Vibracall OnOff Select BackSetting the Date Setting the TimeTime 10 20am Done DateAlarm Off Select Back AlarmOffSetting the Alarm Time1200am Change BackSetting the Volume VolumeSetting the Ringer Volume Ringer6Setting the Keypad Volume Setting the Speaker VolumeMy Info Joe Smith 17179869143 Channel Back My InfoAdvanced Radio Operations Scroll ListJoe Smith ForwardingOn Call ForwardToJoe Smith Charge Back Call Forward ForwardingOnJones Kevin Enable Disable Remote DisableJoe Smith Radio Disabled Advanced Scroll List Call ForwardJones Select Back Remote MonitorStart Remote Time? YesNo Remote Monitoring DTR650 Models OnlyProgram Menu Navigation Chart Radio ProgrammingProgram Menu Entering Programming Mode Text Messages Settings Select ResetProgram Menu ContactsTypePrivate New ContactName Channel Select BackChannel Unit NameOn other radio Press Home Times then PTT Cancel Home GroupNone Group Members Joe Smith Mike Jones Bob White Add Done Group OnlySelecting Group Only Entering Group Members PrivateGroup OnlyQuick Notes Ringer Select BackCreate Quick Are you at wor Can you meet Select BackQuick Note Cancel Manager Mode Off Select BackRadio History Language Manager ModeRadio Programming Settings Send Contact Select Reset Cloning ModeClone Menu Duplicate RadRadio Cloning Completed Please Turn Off AddInvalid Send ContactToInvalid Change Prgm Receiving Security Select BackPress Go To AddJoe Smith ToSecurity Over The Air Go Back ToSecuritySymptom Try This TroubleshootingTroubleshooting What Does this Warranty Cover? Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and CanadaProducts and Accessories ExclusionsWho is Covered? How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information?Software Copyright Notice SoftwareExport Law Assurances Patent NoticeFebruary 10 Index How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information Icons Menu Status Language Index Index Index
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