Motorola DPS Turn the Radio On/Off, Adjust the Volume, Scan, Built-In VOX, Accessories

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Turn the Radio On/Off

Turn the On-Off/Volume knob clockwise. You will hear a beep and see the Transmit Light flash momentarily to indicate the radio is on. To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume knob counterclockwise. You will hear a click to indicate the radio is turned off.

Adjust the Volume

Hold Monitor button down to listen to audio level while rotating On-Off/Volume knob. Rotate knob clockwise to increase and coun- terclockwise to decrease volume.

Scan

Scan allows you to monitor the radio’s channels and code. When the radio detects someone talking, it stops scanning and locks in on the active channel. It allows you to listen and talk back automatically to the person transmitting without having to switch channels.

Note: To communicate in scan, your radio must be set to the same code as the other radio(s) in your group. If your radio is set to a different code, the scan feature will not detect channel activity in your group.

If you set the Channel Selector knob to the “s” poisition (scan mode) and no activity is detected, you will transmit on channel 1 when you press the Push-To-Talk button

Built-In VOX

The VOX (Voice Activated Transmission) fea- ture allows hands-free operation of your radio. The sound of your voice activates transmission when the radio is used with a Headset With Swivel Boom Mic or Earbud With Inline Mic (models 50226/50256, sold separately).

To Use VOX Feature

Accessories

There are many audio and carrying accesso- ries (sold separately) available for TalkAbout Distance radios. Receive incoming messages in privacy with an Earbud. Whether it’s a Belt Case, Fanny Pack or Waterproof Bag, Motorola has a great carrying case for you!

For information, contact your place of pur- chase or call Motorola at:

1-800-353-2729

To Send/Receive Messages

To Use Scan Feature

1. Turn the radio off.

2. Open Accessory Jack Cover and plug

Check channel activity by pressing Monitor button. You will hear static if the channel is clear to use. Do not transmit if someone is talking on channel.

1.To send messages, press Push-To-Talk and speak into radio. (To maximize clarity, hold radio 1 to 2 inches from mouth). Fig. M

2.The Transmit Light will glow continuously when sending messages.

3.To listen for messages, release the Push-To- Talk button.

1.Move the Channel Selector knob to the “s” position (Fig. N). The radio will scan the radio’s channels and code in sequential order.

2.When the radio detects someone talking, you will hear the message.

3.Press Push-To-Talk button to talk back on the channel. If channel activity ceases, the radio will return to scan mode after three seconds.

accessory’s connector firmly into jack.

3. Turn radio on and lower volume before

placing accessory on head or in ear.

Press Monitor button while rotating

Volume knob to adjust volume to a com-

fortable listening level.

4. To transmit, speak into accessory micro-

phone. To receive, stop talking.

There will be a one second delay between when you start or stop talking and radio transmission.

Exit VOX Feature

FIG. M

See page 13 for range information.

Time-out Timer

The Time-out Timer feature prevents channel congestion and helps extend battery life. The radio will sound a warning tone if the Push- To-Talk button is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting.

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FIG. N

4.In scan, you will always transmit back to the channel which last sent a mes-

sage.

Notes:

In scan, after you receive a message, the radio will remain on that channel for three seconds before returning to scan mode.

1.Press Push-To-Talk button once.

2.To transmit, press Push-To-Talk button.

3.To receive messages,release Push-To-Talk button.

4.To return to VOX mode, turn the radio off, then on again.

Note: The Accessory Jack Cover is not detachable and should be closed when not in use.

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