Motorola Gm380 User Manual

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RADIO OVERVIEW
+e
Menu Navigation
c
cto enter Menu Mode.
+oreto scroll through the list.
cto select Menu item.
xto return to previous menu level+oreto scroll through
sub-list.
cto select sub-menu item.
MENU NAVIGATION CHART(Refer to Menu Navigation guidelines—
lower, left-hand corner of this page)
SW Version
CP Version
SW Part No.
CP Part No. select/
entryselect/
enter ID
Vo i c e
Storage
Utilities
Channel
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Call Forward
Missed
Calls
Vo i c e
Recorder
select/
record/
play/
delete select/
enter
Channel
Number
Contact
List
select/
enter Status
Number
Status
Emergency
Msg.
select/
record/
play/
delete
Backlight
Brightness
CompandingScan
Ta l k a r o u n d
Option BoardLone Worker
Power Leve l
Radio
Information
DTMF
External Alarm 
						

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RADIO OVERVIEW
LCD DISPLAY AND ICONS
Displays channel, menu, and radio status
information. The top screen row shows radio
status indicator symbols, explained in the table
below:
Note:At extremely low temperatures, you may experi-
ence a slight delay in displaying new information.
This is normal and does not affect the function of
your radio. Symbol Name and Description
A
XPAND™ Indicator
Indicates that your radio has the
companding feature activated.
B
Power Level Indicator
“L” lights when your radio is configured to
transmit in Low Power. “H” lights when your
radio is configured to transmit in High
Power.
C
Monitor Indicator
On indicates carrier squelch.
Off indicates signalling squelch.CHAN
STAT
ADDR
F
Voice Recorder Indicator
Indicates that there are stored messages or
memos in the voice recorder.
H
Scan Indicator
Indicates that you are scanning. The dot is
lit during priority scan mode.
L
Keypad Lock Indicator
On indicates that the keypad and menu
keys are locked. Off indicates unlocked.
N
Option Board Indicator
Indicates that an option board is activated.
D
DTMF Indicator
Indicates DTMF is enabled.
Q
Missed Call Indicator
On indicates call in list.
Off indicates no calls in list.
Flashing, indicates new call in list.
J
Talkaround Indicator
Indicates talkaround enabled.
K
External Alarm Indicator
Indicates external alarm enabled. Symbol Name and Description 
						

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RADIO OVERVIEW
AUDIO SIGNAL TONESHigh pitched tone Low pitched tone
Tone Signal DescriptionPower up OK Radio self-test OK.
Power up Fail Radio self-test fail.
Button/
Keypad ErrorButton/keypad key/
menu key press not
permitted.
EngagedChannel busy or not
permitted to transmit.
Call Failed Call failed to connect.
Force MonitorRadio must monitor
channel before trans-
mission permitted.
Button
Feature
EnableAny option button
pressed to enable a
feature.
Button
Feature
DisableAny option button
pressed to disable a
feature.
Group CallRadio receives a
Group Call.
Individual CallRadio receives an
Individual Call.
Call
ReminderReminder of
unanswered call.
TOT Pre- Aler tWarns of expiry of
time out timer.
Monitor AlertAlerts to change of
squelch.
Voice StorageVoice Storage-
Recording.
Voice StorageVoice Storage-
Warning.
Voice StorageVoice Storage-
Full.
Scan StartRadio starts
scanning.
Scan StopRadio stops
scanning.
Priority Call
DecodeRadio detects a
priority call.
Priority
ChannelRadio landed on the
priority channel.
Tone Signal Description 
						

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RADIO OVERVIEW
LED INDICATORS
Green:Successful power up.
Green Flashing:Radio scanning.
Red:Radio transmitting.
Red Flashing:Channel busy - when
receiving.
Ye l l o w:Radio called or Monitor (lower priority).
Yellow Flashing:Radio call reminder alert.
Lone WorkerReminds lone worker
to respond.
Hardware
ErrorHardware error, tone
continues until valid
operation.
Cancel
MessagePrevious message or
message currently
being played from
Voice Storage has
been deleted.
Channel Free
BeepIndicates current
channel is free.
Incoming
Emergency
AlertIndicates an
emergency situation.
Keypad
AcknowledgeConfidence tone
when any key
pressed.
RingtonesEnglish/French/
GeneralIncoming calls (high
tones), outgoing calls
(low tones).
Tone Signal Description 
						

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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTEDTURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Tu r n t h eOn/Off/Volume Controlknob
clockwise to increase the volume, or
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.RADIO ON MESSAGE
At power up the radio will display a message
customised by your dealer, e.g.:
After this text has been displayed, the radio perform
a self test routine. On completion of a successful
self test the radio will display:
This may be a number or an alias and will be the
current channel. Alternatively, if required the radio
may display a message customised by your dealer,
e.g.
Note:If your radio fails the self test routine consult
your dealer.
ON OFF
Push theOn/Off/
Vo l u m e C o n t r o lknob
until you hear a click.Push theOn/Off/
Volume Controlknob
until you hear a click and
the display clears.
Radio OnChannelReady 
						

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GETTING STARTED
Selecting a Radio ChannelYour radio offers up to 255 channels, however some
may not be programmed. Check with your dealer for
more information.
Before selecting a channel ensure your radio is in
channel mode.Note:The keypad and Up/Down keys IDLE states are
programmable and may be set to channel
mode.There are two ways to enter channel mode:
Method 1
Press the Channel Mode direct access button, if
programmed by your dealer.
Method 2
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:
Method 1
Method 2
Note:The keypad can’t be used to enter the channel
number during a call or whilst the radio is in a
scan.
1cto enter Menu Mode
2+oreuntil:
3cto select
4Displayshowse.g.:
ChannelChan: 051
+
or
e
until:
or
Note:If the+oreis pressed and held, the radio
will fast scroll through the available channels.2cto confirm your selection.
(If channel list is entered via the menu.)
Display shows:
(for 2 seconds)
1Enter the desired
channel number from
the keypad, e.g. 05:
2cto confirm your selection.
Display shows:
(for 2 seconds)
Channel NumberAliasSelectedCH: 05Selected 
						

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GETTING STARTED
Memory Channel
Up to two programmable buttons can be
programmed as memory channel buttons
which allow you quick access to frequently
used channels. The buttons may be pre-
programmed by your dealer or programmable
by yourself.
If pre-programmed by your dealer, a short
press of the button will take you to the
assigned channel.
To program a Memory Channel button yourself,
select the desired channel in the normal way
and press and hold the button for 2 seconds.
The button is then programmed to the selected
channel; a short press on the button will take
you to that channel.Note:The programming is retained when you turn off
the radio.
Sending a Call1.Select the desired radio channel.
2.Press thePTTbutton 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 thePTTbutton to listen.
Your radio may be configured for ‘Transmit Inhibit’
under certain conditions (e.g. when the channel is in
use by others) in which case, the channel busy tone
will sound when you press the PTT or call button to
indicate that transmission is inhibited.
When the channel is free, the Channel Free beep
will sound, and you can make a call.
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. 
						

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GETTING STARTED
Receiving a Call1.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.
Note:The system may have a limited call time and
the call may be terminated automatically if this
call time is exceeded.
Cancelling a CallAt any time while setting up a call it may be cancelled
by pressing the Monitor/Call Cancel button, or
replacing the microphone in its holder (referred to as
going “on hook”) .
The call timer can also cancel a call.Ending a CallA call should always be ended by pressing the Monitor/
Call Cancel button, or replacing the microphone in its
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RADIO CALLS
RADIO CALLSSELECTIVE CALLS
Making a Selective CallYou 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 theContact List,the
Missed Calls ListorManual Dialling.Receiving a Selective Call
When you receive a selective call, you will hear
either,
an individual call alert tone ,
or a group call alert tone .
The LED Indicator will light (yellow) and the
display will show the alias (name) or number
(address) of the calling radio
e.g
.To answer the call:
1.Press the PTT button or Call button.
2.The call will terminate automatically when
the conversation has ended or press the
Monitor button.
Display shows:
Addr: 234 
						

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RADIO CALLS
CONTACT LISTWhen the radio is in the IDLE state or during a call,
the contact list may be used to give access to up to
255 preprogrammed numbers accessed via the
menu.
Depending on the way your radio is programmed,
the radio will display either the alpha alias (name) or
thenumbertobedialled.
There are two ways to enter the Contact List:
Method 1
Press the Contact List direct access button, if
programmed by your dealer.
Method 2Once in the Contact List, there are two ways to
choose the desired address:
Method 1
Method 2 (Manual Dialling)
1
c
to enter Menu Mode.
2
+
or
e
until:
3
c
to select
Contact List
+
or
e
until:
fEnter the desired address
from the
keypad, e.g. 0574:
Alpha AliasNumberADDR: 0574