Motorola XTNi, User Manual

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Page 3: ... Label 9 Battery Features and Charging Options 12 About the Li Ion Battery 12 Battery Recycling and Disposal 13 Installing the Lithium Ion Li Ion Battery 14 Removing the Lithium Ion Li Ion Battery 14 Alkaline Battery Pack optional accessory 15 Installing Alkaline Battery 15 Removing Alkaline Batteries 15 Power Supply Adaptors and Drop in Tray Charger 16 Installing Spring Action Belt Clip 17 Batter...

Page 4: ...ng 27 Receiving a Call 27 Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy Indicators 28 Talk Range 28 Hands Free Use VOX 31 Reset To Factory Defaults 32 End of Transmission Tone Roger Beep Tone 33 Keypad Beeps 33 MENU Options 33 Setting VOX iVOX sensitivity 34 Programming Features 38 Entering Programming Mode 38 Programming RX Reception Frequencies 39 Programming RX Reception Codes CTCSS DPL 39 Program...

Page 5: ... 48 Time Out Timer 48 Battery Type Setting 49 Call Tones 49 Scramble 49 Cloning Radios 50 What to do if cloning fails 52 Troubleshooting 54 Use and Care 57 Frequency and Code Charts 58 Motorola Limited Warranty 62 Warranty information 62 What Is Not Covered By The Warranty 62 Carry Accessories 64 Software Applications 64 Cables 64 Chargers 65 ...

Page 6: ...ghted computer program Accordingly any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied reproduced modified reverse engineered or distributed in any manner without the express written Furthermore the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication estoppel or otherwise any license under...

Page 7: ...ments For a list of Motorola approved antennas batteries and other accessories visit the following website which lists approved accessories http www motorola com XTNi Before using this product read the operating instructions and RF energy awareness information contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio C a u t i o n ...

Page 8: ...k of fire electric 4 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of an improper extension cord could result in risk of fire and electric shock If an extension cord must be used make sure that the cord size is 18AWG for lengths up to 6 5 feet 2 0 m and 16AWG for lengths up to 9 8 feet 3 0 m 5 To reduce risk of fire electric shock or injury do not operate the charger if it h...

Page 9: ...iately fused and wired supply of the correct voltage as specified on the product Disconnect charger from line voltage by removing main plug The outlet to which this equipment is connected should be nearby and easily accessible Maximum ambient temperature around the power supply equipment must not exceed 40 C 104 F Make sure the cord is located where it will not be stepped on tripped over or subjec...

Page 10: ...na Microphone ON OFF Volume Accessory Connector Model Label PTT Push to Talk Button SB1 Monitor Button SB2 Scan Nuisance Use Menu button to lock keypad Use to scroll up down through LED Indicator LED Indicator PARTS OF THE RADIO ...

Page 11: ... radio s antenna is non removable Accessory Connector Used to connect compatible audio accessories Model Label Indicate the model of the radio LED Indicator Front Buttons Button This button gives you access to set up features like VOX iVOX levels battery type etc It also allows you to move through all the features while in Programming Mode Toggle up down buttons M E N U ...

Page 12: ...uttons via the CPS For example Backlight Time Out Reverse Burst Power Select Scan Nuisance Channel Delete Monitor and Call Computer Programming Software on page 48 Side Buttons Push to Talk PTT Button Press and hold down this button to talk release it to listen Side Button 1 SB1 The Side Button 1 is a general button that can be configured by the CPS The default setting of the SB1 button is Monitor...

Page 13: ...some features your radio does not have The model number of the radio is shown on the front of the radio underneath the speaker and tells you the following information Model Frequency Band Transmit Power Watts Number of Channels Antenna XTNiD PMR446 0 5 8 Non removable ...

Page 14: ...verage depth of discharge with each cycle Typically the times a day lasts fewer cycles than a battery that receives less of an overcharge and is discharged to 50 per day Further a battery which receives minimal overcharging and averages only 25 discharge lasts even longer Motorola batteries are designed specifically to be used with a Motorola charger and vice versa Charging in non Motorola equipme...

Page 15: ...tion in your area Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of Li Ion batteries In the U S and Canada Motorola participates in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation RBRC program for Li Ion battery collection and recycling Many retailers and dealers participate in this program For the location of the drop off facility closest to you access RBRC s Internet web site at ...

Page 16: ...n the battery pack fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the radio s body Removing the Lithium Ion Li Ion Battery 1 Turn OFF the radio 2 Push down the battery latch and hold it depressed while removing the battery 3 Pull the battery away from the radio battery latch slots battery latch ...

Page 17: ...battery 3 Assemble alkaline battery pack optional accessory in the same steps as installing the Li Ion battery pack Removing Alkaline Batteries 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 of the battery away from the radio s body and lift the battery from the radio s body ...

Page 18: ...y has a switchable capability which allows to suit any of the adaptors that comes with your radio package The adaptor you should choose to install Slide down the adaptor grooves into the power supply until it snaps into place Slide the adaptor upward to remove Note The adaptor shown in the pictures are just Drop in Tray Charger Power Supply Install Remove Adaptor Power Supply Power Supply Adaptor ...

Page 19: ...ion belt clip rails into the belt 2 To remove pull back the metal release tab on the belt clip tab and push the spring action belt clip upward to remove Battery Life Information Li Ion Battery Life Depending on the radio model and or region the battery capacity will be different This feature will determine the estimated battery life When the Battery Save feature is ON enabled by default the batter...

Page 20: ...ing the Alkaline Batteries Li Ion Battery Life with Battery Save feature ON Battery 0 5 Watt Standard 16 hours High Capacity 32 hours Note Battery life is estimated based on 5 transmit 5 receive 90 standby standard duty cycle Alkaline Battery Life Battery Save Feature 0 5 Watt ON 35 hours Note Battery life are being estimated based on 5 transmit 5 receive 90 standby standard duty cycle ...

Page 21: ...Unit Charger Charging with the Drop in Tray Single Unit Charger 1 Place the drop in tray charger on a flat surface 2 Insert the connector of the power supply into the port on the side of the drop in tray charger 3 Plug the AC adaptor into a power outlet 4 Insert the radio into the tray with the front of the radio facing the front of the charger as shown XTNi Series Battery Meter Battery Type 3 Bar...

Page 22: ...the charger Important Ensure that the bracket in the charger is adjusted to the correct position for Charging a Standard Battery The drop in tray charger has a removable bracket that is adjustable depending on the type of battery that needs to be charged It is designed to charge either the battery with the radio or a standalone battery The drop in tray charger comes by default set up to charge a s...

Page 23: ...BATTERIES AND CHARGERS Identifying the Drop In Charger s Position Before Charging Battery Adjustable bracket Standard High and Ultra High Capacity Adjustable bracket ...

Page 24: ... charger tray carefully and lift the bracket from the charger tray 3 Repeat same procedure to return position back to charging a Standard Battery Label on the removable bracket should show Standard Battery facing front Note Make sure the bracket is assembled correctly for both standalone battery and battery with radio to be properly charged Removable Piece Removable Piece Turn around horizontal 18...

Page 25: ... Blinking red fast Battery had a fault when battery was inserted Notes Normally re seating the battery pack will correct this issue Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power supply is being used Rapid Charger LED Indicator Status LED Status Comments Power ON Steady green indication for 3 seconds The charger has powered up Charging Blinking green The charger is currently charging T...

Page 26: ...er MUC Optional Accessory The Multi Unit Charger MUC allows drop in charging of up to 6 radios or batteries Batteries can be charged with the radios or removed and placed in the MUC separately Each of the 6 charging pockets can hold a radio or battery but not both 1 Place the charger on a flat surface Estimated Charging Time Charging Solution Battery Capacity Standard High Rapid Charging Solution ...

Page 27: ... identify the part number for ordering the MUC Notes This Multi Unit Charger will also allow you to clone up to 3 radios 3 Source radios and 3 Target radios When cloning the MUC does not need to be plugged into a power source but all radios require charged batteries Further details on how to clone units are explained in the Instructions Sheet provided with the MUC Refer to the Accessories section ...

Page 28: ... Volume Knob clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease the volume Note Do not hold the radio too close to your ear READING THE DISPLAY Notes The radio display shown here is for icon location only Each radio display may appear different channel and code based on the pre programmed radio defaults and features available in the model or region Pressing any Hi Power Battery Level...

Page 29: ...B1 button to access channel traffic If no activity is present you will hear static Press the SB1 button again to release Note In order to listen to all activity on a current channel short press the SB1 in order to set the CTCSS DPL code to 0 This feature is called CTCSS DPL Defeat Squelch set to SILENT This assumes SB1 is not being programmed for a different mode RECEIVING A CALL 1 Select a channe...

Page 30: ...ct the strength of the incoming signal TALK RANGE XTNi Series radios have been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field It is recommended that you do not use the radios closer than 1 5 meters apart to avoid interference Talk range depends on the terrain It will be affected by concrete structures heavy foliage and by operating radios indoors or in vehicles Optima...

Page 31: ...he frequency your radio uses to transmit receive 3 Interference Eliminator Code These codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations 4 Scramble Code Codes that make your transmissions sound garbled to anyone listening who is not set to that specific code 5 Bandwidth Some frequencies have selectable channel spacing which must match other radios for optimum audi...

Page 32: ...o orange heartbeats Cloning In Progress Solid orange Fatal Error at Power up One green blink one orange blink one green blink then repeat for 4 seconds Low Battery Orange blink Low Battery Shutdown Orange heartbeat Monitor LED is OFF Power Up Solid red for 2 seconds Idle Programming Mode Channel Mode Green heartbeat Scan Mode Red heartbeat ...

Page 33: ...to enable it please make sure it is enabled by using the CPS Computer Programming Software 1 Turn radio OFF 2 Open accessory cover 3 Insert plug of audio accessory firmly into accessory jack 4 Turn radio ON Radio will beep and LED will blink double red The display will show the VOX icon 5 Lower radio volume BEFORE placing accessory near ear 6 To transmit speak into accessory microphone and to rece...

Page 34: ...33 Note The iVOX feature is available only on display models XTNiD Battery Save Battery Save feature extends the battery life as your radio goes into idle state each time there is no radio activity To enable disable press SB1 and SB2 buttons simultaneously for 2 or 3 seconds while powering up the radio until you hear a quick series of beeps To have a slightly better attack time set Battery Save fe...

Page 35: ...ity of the radio s accessory or microphone can be adjusted during VOX iVOX operation to suit different operating environments VOX iVOX sensitivity can be Keypad Lock Unlock You can lock the keypad to avoid accidentally changing your radio settings Press and hold MENU for 4 seconds to lock the radio keypad To unlock press MENU for 4 seconds Note The only buttons that will be not locked using this f...

Page 36: ...e you have enabled either VOX or iVOX See page 31 Once VOX iVOX has been enabled short press MENU If you have iVOX enabled and press MENU your radio will display the following If you have VOX enabled with accessory connected and press MENU your radio will display the following To change the sensitivity level use the buttons 0 OFF For VOX accessories only 1 Low sensitivity suitable for noisy enviro...

Page 37: ...ting from either Lithium Ion or Alkaline To change the setting press the MENU button as many times as needed until the radio flashes the current battery type either LITHIUM or ALKALINE A full battery icon will be shown as follows OFF radio to exit without saving changes Battery Type can also be programmed using the CPS LITHIUM ...

Page 38: ...ain In the Accessory Microphone Gain Menu you can configure the microphone gain level for the accessory IMIC Microphone Gain Menu The sensitivity of the microphone can be adjusted to fit different users or operating environments Press MENU buttons as many times as needed until the radio displays the solid letters IMIC on and blinks the current radio microphone gain The VOX icon will be displayed P...

Page 39: ...without saving changes Microphone Accessory Gain can be also be configured using CPS Scan List Menu Note If the MAX CHAN setting in the radio is set up to 1 which can be done using CPS the Scan Menu will be disabled until the radio display the channel number with the solid CHAN icon and blink the current setting YES or NO The SCAN icon will be also displayed solid Press the toggle buttons to cycle...

Page 40: ...radio LED will be blinking green heartbeat Whenever you enter Programming Mode the PROG icon will be displayed and the current channel aliasing name will be blinking to indicate that you can select the channel you want to program You can scroll up down to select the different channels by pressing the buttons In Programming Mode your radio is capable of setting values for each channel by moving bet...

Page 41: ...s long as you haven t wrapped around yet to the beginning by turning the radio OFF PROGRAMMING RX RECEPTION FREQUENCIES Once you have chosen the channel you want radio display will show the frequency code as follows To program the desired frequency scroll up down with the buttons until you find the frequency code you need Long press the PTT button to exit and save or short press the PTT button to ...

Page 42: ... RECEPTION BANDWIDTH Some frequencies have selectable channel MENU to scroll through the options until you reach the Bandwidth Programming Mode The radio display will show the current bandwidth setting as follows To program the desired bandwidth HI 25Khz LOW 12 5 Khz use the buttons until to select the value Long press the PTT button to exit and save or short press the PTT button to move to the ne...

Page 43: ...n until your radio reaches the Scramble Programming Mode The current scramble setting will blink You can select the desired scramble value 0 1 2 or 3 by pressing the buttons Long press the PTT button to exit and save or short press the PTT button to move to the next programming feature without saving Note The values available for scrambling are dependent upon the values programmed via the CPS When...

Page 44: ...um number of channels the PROGRAMMING CALL TONES Call Tones will enable you to transmit to other radios in your group in such way that you can alert them that you are about to talk or alert them without speaking In Call Tone Selection Mode you can configure the call tone type for the radio The settings available will depend on the maximum number of call tones your radio supports To program call to...

Page 45: ...s it is disabled PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE GAIN LEVEL To configure the microphone gain level enter Programming Mode and scroll through the programming options by short pressing the Gain Level Programming Mode the display will read as follows The current microphone gain level setting will blink You can select the desired microphone gain level by pressing the buttons 1 low gain 2 Medium gain or 3 high ...

Page 46: ...he buttons Once you have selected the gain level you want to program long press the Note The values available for accessory microphone gain level are dependent upon maximum levels the radio supports PROGRAMMING SCAN LIST You can enable disable the Channel Scanning feature for each one of the channels in your radio To do so enter Programming Mode and select the channel you want to program Scroll th...

Page 47: ... This assumes the SB2 button is not being programmed for a different mode Note If the MAX CHAN setting in the radio is set to 1 the Scan Programming option will not show will be disabled PROGRAMMING BUTTONS buttons Once you have selected your channel press and hold the B or C button for 2 3 seconds A short press of either preset button B and C will play a good key chirp When scanning a short press...

Page 48: ...y pressing the buttons Once you have selected the channel number press the PTT button or MENU to start editing the channel name If you want to exit the Channel Aliasing Mode long press the PTT button A cursor will blink at the end of the channel name Use button B to move the cursor to the left If you re in the first character the radio will give you a bonk tone Whenever you press button B and the ...

Page 49: ...o will play a bad key chirp and will stay in the editing menu mode until the channel will accept the existing character and advance the cursor one space to the right NUISANCE CHANNEL DELETE Nuisance Channel Delete allows you to temporarily remove channels from the Scan List This feature is useful when irrelevant conversations on a nuisance channel tie up your radio s scanning features To delete a ...

Page 50: ...the frontpanel radio programming or restrict any specific radio feature to be changed to avoid preset radio values to be accidentally erased It also provides security by giving the option to set up a password for profile radio s management Note CPS Programming Cable is an accessory sold separately For part number information refer to the Accessories Section Bandwidth Select Default setting for Ban...

Page 51: ...etected at power up and the corresponding battery level will be shown on the radio s display Call Tones See Programming Call Tones on page 42 Scramble See Programming Scramble L on page 41 Note The features described are just some of the features CPS has There are many more capabilities that this software offers For more information please refer to the HELP file in the CPS Some of the features ava...

Page 52: ...copied or cloned The Source radio has to be in Pocket 1 3 or 5 while the Target radio to be cloned has to be in Pockets 2 4 or 6 matching the MUC s pockets by pairs as follows 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 or 5 and 6 When cloning the MUC does not need to be plugged into a power source but ALL radios require charged batteries Follow cloning instructions explained in pages 51 52 from step 4 through step 8 take...

Page 53: ...e of the cloning cable mini connector to one SUC Plug the other end to the second SUC Note During the cloning process no power is being applied to the SUC The batteries will not be charged A data communication is being established between the two radios 4 Turn ON the Target radio and place it into one of the SUCs 5 On the Source radio power the radio following the sequence below Paired target radi...

Page 54: ...mode What to do if cloning fails The radio will emit an audible bonk indicating that the cloning process has failed In the event 1 Ensure that the batteries on both radios are fully charged 2 Check the cloning cable connection on both SUCs 3 Ensure that the battery is engaged properly on to the radio 4 Ensure that there is no debris in the charging tray or on the radio contacts 5 Ensure that the S...

Page 55: ...Software You will need to have the CPS Drop in Tray Charger and the CPS Programming Cable Information on how to clone using the CPS is available in the CPS Programming Cable Accessory Leaflet as well as the CPS Help menu Note CPS Programming Cable is an accessory sold separately For part number information refer to the Accessories Section ...

Page 56: ...cy or Interference Eliminator Code may be in use Change Code on all radios if possible Message Scrambled Scramble Code might be ON and or setting does not match other radios settings Refer to Programming Scramble L on page 41 Limited talk range Steel and or concrete structures heavy foliage buildings or vehicles decrease range Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission Wearing radio clo...

Page 57: ... or interference Radios are too close they must be at least five feet apart Radios are too far apart or obstacles are interfering with transmission Refer to Talking and Monitoring on page 27 Low batteries Recharge or replace Li Ion battery Replace AA batteries Extreme operating temperatures affect battery life Refer to About the Li Ion Battery on page 12 Drop in Charger LED light does not come on ...

Page 58: ...iece placed on the right position refer to Charging with the Drop in Tray Single Unit Charger on page 19 and Charging a Stand Alone Battery on page 20 Check the charger LEDs indicators to see if battery has a problem Refer to Drop in Tray Charger LED Indicators on page 23 Note XTNi series radios can be programmed using CPS software This special software can set up features or restrict values in yo...

Page 59: ...USE AND CARE USE AND CARE Use a soft damp cloth to clean the exterior Do not immerse in water Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions If the radio is submerged in water ...

Page 60: ...as Spirit M GT S XTN Series Frequencies 8 Channel Radios PMR 446 Defaults Freq Frequency Code Bandwidth 1 446 00625 67 0 Hz 12 5kHz 2 446 01875 67 0 Hz 12 5kHz 3 446 03125 67 0 Hz 12 5kHz 4 445 04375 67 0 Hz 12 5kHz 5 446 05625 67 0 Hz 12 5kHz 6 446 06875 67 0 Hz 12 5kHz 7 446 08125 67 0 Hz 12 5kHz 8 446 09375 67 0 Hz 12 5kHz 9 446 00625 754 0 Hz 12 5kHz 10 446 01875 754 0 Hz 12 5kHz 11 446 03125 ...

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Page 64: ...ring the date of purchase The two way radio should also clearly display the serial number The warranty will not apply if the type or serial numbers on the product have been altered deleted removed or made illegible WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner or by not following the instructions in this user m...

Page 65: ...mage due to moisture liquid or spills All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use Products rented on a temporary basis Periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal usage wear and tear ...

Page 66: ...vel Boom Mic 00118 Earbud w Clip PTT Mic BR Part No Description RLN6306 Alkaline Battery Frame RLN6351 Standard Li Ion Battery RLN6305 High Capacity Li Ion Battery Part No Description RLN6302 Hard Leather Carry Case RLN6307 Spring Action Belt Clip Part No Description IXEN4007 AR Computer Programming Software CPS and Programming Cable Part No Description RLN6303 Radio To Radio Cloning Cable ...

Page 67: ...a com XTNi or www motorola com radios business for latest information on accessories European Rapid Charging Kit includes Power Supply Drop in Tray Charger and AC Pin adaptors Contact your Motorola authorized dealer for availability and accessories new models information Part No Description IXPN4019 AR Rapid Charging Kit European IXPN4020 AR Multi Unit Charger MUC Kit European ...

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