Motorola GM380 User's Guide

Professional RadioGM380User Guide68P64110B90Issue: July 2000

8EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWMENU KEYSMenu/Select Key cUsed to enter the Menu Mode. When you are in theMenuMode,thiskeyisalsousedtomakemenuselections.Note: W

9EnglishRADIO OVERVIEW+eMenu Navigationcc to enter Menu Mode.+ or e to scroll through the list.c to select Menu item.x to return to previous menu leve

10EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWLCD DISPLAY AND ICONSDisplays channel, menu, and radio statusinformation. The top screen row shows radiostatus indicator symbol

11EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWAUDIO SIGNAL TONESHigh pitched tone Low pitched toneTone Signal DescriptionPower up OK Radio self-test OK.Power up Fail Radio s

12EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWLED INDICATORSGreen: Successful power up.Green Flashing: Radio scanning.Red: Radio transmitting.Red Flashing: Channel busy - wh

13EnglishGETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDTURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFFADJUSTING THE VOLUMETur n the On/Off/Volume Control knobclockwise to increase the vo

14EnglishGETTING STARTEDSelecting a Radio ChannelYour radio offers up to 255 channels, however somemay not be programmed. Check with your dealer formo

15EnglishGETTING STARTEDMemory ChannelUp to two programmable buttons can beprogrammed as memory channel buttonswhich allow you quick access to frequen

16EnglishGETTING STARTEDReceiving a Call1. Turn your radio on and adjust the volume level.2. Switch to the desired radio channel.3. If, at any time, a

17EnglishRADIO CALLSRADIO CALLSSELECTIVE CALLSMaking a Selective CallYou can make a selective call to a particular radio,known as an individual call,

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18EnglishRADIO CALLSCONTACT LISTWhen the radio is in the IDLE state or during a call,the contact list may be used to give access to up to255 preprogra

19EnglishRADIO CALLSOnce the desired address is displayed, there aretwo methods to select the address:Method 1Method 2Press the PTT button or Call 1-4

20EnglishRADIO CALLSMISSED CALLSIf a call remains unanswered, the call will bestored by the radio, provided that Missed Callshas been programmed into

21EnglishRADIO CALLSExample: You can call back to any number in the MissedCall list by:1 Display showsIf the displays shows S there is a status messa

22EnglishRADIO CALLSOn a successful call set- up, the entry isautomatically deleted from the stack togetherwith any associated status message.Unanswer

23EnglishRADIO CALLSSTATUS CALLSA status is a code for transmitting prearrangedmessages, e.g. status “05” may indicate“Return to Base”. The prearrange

24EnglishRADIO CALLSOnce the desired status is displayed, there are twomethods to select the status:Method 1Method 2Press the PTT button or Call 1-4 t

25EnglishRADIO CALLSEMERGENCY CALLYour radio can be programmed to give you aone-button quick access to call a particularradio or centre (predefined by

26EnglishRADIO CALLSDTMFDTMF means Dual Tone Multi Frequency andis used when the radio is required to operate ina radio system with an interface to te

27EnglishRADIO CALLSTo initiate a DTMF call with ManuallyDialled Telephone Interconnect CallNote: The radio starts a programmable timer themoment both

1EnglishCONTENTSCONTENTSRadioOverview ... 3RadioControls... 3ProgrammableButtons ... 3KeypadKeys ...

28EnglishRADIO CALLSPermanent DTMF ModePress the pre-programmed DTMF button once, toput the keypad into permanent DTMF live dial mode.Press the DTMF b

29EnglishRADIO CALLSUsing the Menu1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE.2c to enter Menu Mode.3+ or e until:4c to select5+ or e until:6c to selectDisplay showscu

30EnglishRADIO CALLSTo initiate a DTMF call in permanent livedial1 Enter the interconnect call from the keypad,you will hear a tone sequence.Displaysh

31EnglishFEATURESFEATURESVOICE STORAGEVoice storage allows you to perform variousvoice related tasks which include voicerecorder and an emergency mess

32EnglishFEATURESTo record a memo:1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE.2c to enter Menu Mode.3+ or e until:4c to select5+ or e until:6c to select7 Press and hol

33EnglishFEATURESTo playback a recorded call or memo:To delete a recorded call or memo:1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE2 Press the Record/Playback button to

34EnglishFEATURESEmergency MessageYou can pre-record an emergency message tobe sent automatically when the emergency callfeature is activated. This me

35EnglishFEATURESPUBLIC ADDRESS MODEThe Public Address mode allows you to useyour radio audio as a public address system.You can use your radio microp

36EnglishFEATURESCAR RADIO MUTEThe Car Radio Mute feature automaticallymutes your in-car audio entertainment systemto allow you to hear incoming calls

37EnglishUTILITIESUTILITIESThe utilities described below are programmedinto your radio by your dealer and areaccessible either via a programmable butt

2EnglishCONTENTSPowerLevel... 46Companding... 47Backlight... 48Brightness ...

38EnglishUTILITIESDTMFDTMF means Dual Tone Multi Frequency andis used when the radio is required to operate ina radio system with an interface to tele

39EnglishUTILITIESSCANYou can monitor several channels in order toreceive any call that is transmitted on any ofthese channels. Sixteen different chan

40EnglishUTILITIESUsing the Menu The scan start alert tone will sound, the displayicon G will be lit and the LED indicator willblink green during a sc

41EnglishUTILITIESDELETING A NUISANCE CHANNELIf a channel continually generates unwanted calls/noise (a “nuisance” channel), you can temporarilyremove

42EnglishUTILITIESCALL FORWARDYou can call forward calls to your radio toanother radio if you are unable to take calls orare away from your radio.Yo u

43EnglishUTILITIESTALKAROUNDIn your communications network, you may be usinga system to cover a larger area than is possible withyour radio. However,

44EnglishUTILITIESEXTERNAL ALARMThe external alarm feature activates thevehicle horn and/or lights to inform you of anincoming call when you are away

45EnglishUTILITIESLONE WORKERThe Lone Worker feature enables you to workalone with added safety.Yo u c a n sw i t c h On or Off Lone Worker byusing a

46EnglishUTILITIESPOWER LEVELYou can transmit your calls at different transmitpower levels. A higher level means you canreach a radio that is farther

47EnglishUTILITIESCOMPANDINGCompanding is a collective term to definecompressing the audio signal on transmissionand expanding the audio signal on rec

3EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWRADIO OVERVIEWThis user guide covers the operation of theGM380 Professional Mobile Radio.Please read pages 55 to 58 before using

48EnglishUTILITIESBACKLIGHTBacklight illuminates the radio display, keypadand menu navigation keys.Your radio can be programmed to have thebacklight p

49EnglishUTILITIESBRIGHTNESSThis feature allows you to alter the brightnessof the radio display and keypad to suitconditions.You can only alter the br

50EnglishUTILITIESOPTION BOARDYour radio is capable of being fitted with anoption board. Each board will extend thecapability of your radio by adding

51EnglishUTILITIESVOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX)When the VOX accessory is connected, yourradio may be used with hands-free operation.The VOX feature in

52EnglishUTILITIESSTUN/UNSTUNFor added security and to avoid abuse of theradio system in which you operate, a featureknown as Stun/Unstun is included

53EnglishRADIO INFORMATIONRADIO INFORMATIONTo enable you and your dealer/systemadministrator to establish, quickly, the softwareand radio parameters p

54EnglishRADIO INFORMATION8+ or e forfurther selectionsfollowing steps6 and 7:ororor9xxto exitmenu mode , displayshows e.g.:SW VersionCP VersionSW Par

55EnglishSAFETYSAFETY INFORMATIONSafe and Efficient Operation of MotorolaTwo-Way RadiosThis section provides information and instructions forthe safe

56EnglishSAFETYElectromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityNote: Nearly every electronic device issusceptible to electromagnetic interference(EMI) if in

57EnglishSAFETYMobile Radio Operation and EME ExposureTo assure optimal radio performance and thathuman exposure to radio frequency electromagneticene

4EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWFeature DescriptionMonitor/CancelMonitor allows user to select between signalling squelch,carrier squelch and unsquelch, and to

58EnglishSAFETYGeneral Radio Care• The use of chemicals such asdetergents, alcohol, aerosolsprays, and/or petroleumproducts may be harmful to and dama

5EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWNuisanceDelete/Cancel(Voice Storage)To delete a nuisance (unwanted) channel when scanning,with exception of priority channel, la

6EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWCall ForwardTo transfer calls automatically to another radio if user isunable to take the call.Companding On/OffTo toggle betwee

7EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWKEYPAD KEYSThese keys are used when dialling a phone number,making a radio call, or for numeric channelselection.KEYPAD LOCK/UNL