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DIGITAL CAR KIT OPERATION

When mounted in the Vehicle Adapter the radio may be operated in the 
normal way using the external microphone and external PTT switch.
The radio internal audio is automatically disconnected and the received 
audio routed via the Vehicle Adapter audio amplifier to the 
external speaker or handset. 
The loudspeaker volume is controlled by the radio volume control.

For all other operating procedures for your radio refer to your 
Radio User Manual.

MAKING A TELEPHONE CALL 

1.

Set the radio to phone mode (Refer to the Radio User Guide).

2.

Enter the desired telephone number or recall it from memory and 
press and release the remote PTT button or Send key on the radio 
keypad.

3.

When other party answers, speak into the remote directional  
microphone to transmit audio.

4.

Incoming audio will be heard from the remote speaker.

MAKING A DISPATCH CALL - PRIVATE AND GROUP MODES

Note

: For more details refer to Radio User Guide

1.

Set the radio to Private or Group mode.

2.

Dial the required number or recall it from the memory.

3.

For group call: Press and hold the remote PTT button.
For private call: Press and release wait for ring back tone.

4.

For group call: Wait until you receive a grant tone.
For private call: Audio will be heard, when receiving radio answers 
call.

5.

In case of denial tone, release the PTT and repeat steps 3 and 4.

6.

Speak into the remote directional microphone to transmit audio.

7.

Incoming audio will be heard from the remote speaker once the PTT 
button is released.

Summary of Contents for GMLN1040

Page 1: ...EN Hands free Digital Car Kit User Guide GMLN1040 ...

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Page 3: ...ertainment mute if enabled by your service provider means that the in car Entertainment System will be muted if a call is placed or received Auxiliary alert if enabled by your service provider allows external indication of an incoming private call Note The Auxiliary Alert feature must not be activated while driving If installed properly the ignition signal will disable this feature while the vehic...

Page 4: ...ntenna Adapter with Mounting Tool GMLX1037 2 Junction Box incl mounting screws GMLN1031 3 Power Cable GMKN4135 4 Remote Directional Microphone GMMN4065 5 Accessory Mounting Bracket GMLN1039 6 Accessory Connector Kit GMBN1021 7 Radio side connector Dust Cover 1586499Z01 8 Installation Manual 6866535D10 9 User Guide 6866535D09 10 Passive Remote Speaker 5W GMSN4078 or 10W GMSN4066 11 Remote PTT RLN48...

Page 5: ...witch adapter to allow for the automatic switching from integral to external antenna The RF Switch adapter fits between the portable radio antenna socket and the portable radio antenna When the radio with the RF Switch adapter fitted is placed into the Vehicle Adapter the resulting combination operates as a mobile radio The following functions occur automatically The radio antenna is electrically ...

Page 6: ...th one hand position the nose of the mounting tool into one of the holes on the serrated metal wheel and rotate the serrated metal wheel until it sits firmly on the radio s antenna socket Note With the RF Switch fitted there may be some degradation in radio performance up to 1 5dB When the portable radio is operated in the Vehicle Adapter the vehicle antenna compensates for this degradation and im...

Page 7: ... hold radios with different battery sizes To adapt the cradle for the battery size of your radio you may need to adjust the battery contact block inside the cradle 1 Remove the crosshead screw located at the bottom of the cradle see figure 2 2 Lift up the battery contact block and remove it from the cradle 3 Insert the battery contact block in the appropriate alignment guides left and right at the...

Page 8: ...apter with your fingers and turn the serrated metal wheel to unscrew the adapter completely 3 To unscrew the antenna from the RF Switch Adapter hold the black upper plastic part of the adapter with your fingers and rotate the antenna to remove it from the adapter Crosshead Screw Never rotate the antenna or the black upper plastic part of the adapter to fasten or unfasten the adapter while in the r...

Page 9: ...jure any vehicle occupants in the event of a collision Remove locking key on the right side of the VA cradle before driving to avoid injury in case of an accident To ensure correct fit of the radio into the cradle remove non standard labels from the radio and battery that are not shipped with the standard product Non standard labels may be peeled off by the action of installing the radio in the Cr...

Page 10: ... Figure 4 Fitting the Radio Make sure that the lock of the Vehicle Adapter is in the open position before inserting or removing the radio otherwise the radio cannot be pushed back to the correct position The key should not be in the lock while inserting or removing the radio to prevent permanent damage to the cradle LED indicator When using an external speaker turn the volume control fully counter...

Page 11: ...Adapter to the external vehicle antenna 2 The radio s microphone and speaker are automatically disconnected and connection is made to the externally connected microphone and speaker if hardware is connected and the radio recognized the Vehicle Adapter 3 The radio battery is automatically connected to the battery charger and charging commences The Vehicle Adaptor is permanently connected to the veh...

Page 12: ... Cradle Release Button Make sure that the lock of the Vehicle Adapter is in the open position before removing the radio The key should not be in the lock while removing the radio to prevent permanent damage to the cradle Do not pull the radio out of the Cradle by pulling on the antenna This may damage the antenna or cause permanent damage to the radio Cradle Release Button ...

Page 13: ... remote PTT button or Send key on the radio keypad 3 When other party answers speak into the remote directional microphone to transmit audio 4 Incoming audio will be heard from the remote speaker MAKING A DISPATCH CALL PRIVATE AND GROUP MODES Note For more details refer to Radio User Guide 1 Set the radio to Private or Group mode 2 Dial the required number or recall it from the memory 3 For group ...

Page 14: ...the two side buttons on the Handset Placing a call or receiving a call is performed as detailed above with the exception that the PTT button on the Handset is used in place of the remote PTT button Placing the Handset back into its cradle enables the remote speaker again however it does not end a phone call To end a phone call press the End button on the radio keypad ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Placing t...

Page 15: ...ing private call by flashing the vehicle s headlights or sounding the horn To activate the Auxiliary Alert access the radio s Car Kit Menu Press the Menu Button then select Battery Accessory 9 Car Kit 4 and Aux Alert 2 Note When the Vehicle Adapter is correctly installed the Auxiliary Alert is disabled as long as the ignition switch is turned on ...

Page 16: ...status can be determined by referring to the radio display To ensure maximum battery life and accurate battery capacity indication ensure that before using a radio in the Digital Car Kit for the first time the battery has been fully charged in an IMPRES desktop charger within the last month and that the battery is fully charged in an IMPRES desktop charger at least once every month thereafter DO N...

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Page 18: ...to the serial communication port of the computer CLEANING OF CONNECTORS AND CONTACTS Clean all connector pin and battery charge contact surfaces of the Vehicle Adapter every three months the RF contact surfaces of the antenna adapter and the bottom connector contact surfaces of the MTP700 Portable radio Note Always use a fresh supply of alcohol and a clean container to prevent contamination by dis...

Page 19: ...ctive Action 1 Radio inserted in cradle does not recognize car kit 1 Verify that the radio is properly inserted into the cradle of the car kit 2 If malfunction persists refer to your service provider 2 Display messsage CarKitConnected is not displayed 1 Remove the radio from the cradle and install it again 2 Verify that the cradle connector is properly connected to the junction box 3 If the malfun...

Page 20: ...crophone is properly connected to the junction box 4 Remove the radio from the cradle and install it again 5 If the malfunction persists refer to your Service Provider 6 A dispatch call cannot be made 1 Verify that the remote PTT is properly connected to the junction box 2 Verify that the cradle connector is properly connected to the junction box 3 Remove the radio from the cradle and install it a...

Page 21: ...bottom of the unit 3 If the RED flashing condition persists change the battery 9 Radio appears dead or low battery indication 1 Radio battery discharged due to extended radio use outside the battery charging temperature limits Charge the battery within the battery charging temperature limits Table 3 Field Replacement Kits Kit Number Description GMEN4095_ Radio Contact Block GMEN4096_ Battery Conta...

Page 22: ... could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Note Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any area where you would normally be advised to turn off a vehicle engine Areas with potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always posted 4 Do not t...

Page 23: ... Prevent foreign objects or fluids from falling into the Digital Car Kit 1 Most modern electronic equipment typically equipment in ambulances and navigation equipment are shielded from RF energy RF energy from your radio may however interfere with some equipment Consult your physician or the manufacturer of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers hear ing aids etc to determine if they are ...

Page 24: ...ates Federal Communications Commission Code of Fed eral Regulations 47 CFR part 2 sub part J American National Standards Institute ANSI Institute of Electri cal and Electronic Engineers IEEE C95 1 1992 Ministry of Health Canada Safety Code 6 Limits of Human Expo sure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz 1999 Australian Communications Authority Radio...

Page 25: ...xternally mounted antenna Note Table 1 lists the minimum lateral distance for bystanders in an uncontrolled environment from the transmitting types of antennas i e monopoles over a ground plane or dipoles at several different ranges of rated radio power for mobile radios installed in a vehicle Table 4 Rated Power and Lateral Distance Rated Power of Radio and external Antenna Minimum lateral distan...

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