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Motorola MTX8250 LS User Manual Download Page 1

User Guide
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Motorola, the stylized M logo, Professional Radio - As Dedicated As You
Are, Privacy Plus, and Private Conversation are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
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Motorola, le logo stylisé M, Radio Professionnelle - et Aussi spécialisée que
vous l´êtes sont, Privacy Plus, et Private Conversation des marques de com-
merce de Motorola, Inc. MD Marque déposée.
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
© 2000, 2001 Motorola, Inc. Tous droits réservés. Imprimé aux États-Unis.

*6881093C90*

68P81093C90-B

MTX8250 and MTX9250

Portable Radio for Privacy Plus

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Radio Portatif pour Systémes Privacy Plus

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Summary of Contents for MTX8250 LS

Page 1: ...ice 2000 2001 Motorola Inc All rights reserved Printed in U S A Motorola le logo stylisé M Radio Professionnelle et Aussi spécialisée que vous l êtes sont Privacy Plus et Private Conversation des marques de com merce de Motorola Inc MD Marque déposée U S Patent Trademark Office 2000 2001 Motorola Inc Tous droits réservés Imprimé aux États Unis 6881093C90 68P81093C90 B MTX8250 and MTX9250 Portable ...

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Page 3: ...Products 11 Radio Overview 15 Parts of the Radio 15 MTX8250 and MTX9250 Models 15 On Off Volume Knob 16 Mode Selector Knob 16 Push to Talk PTT Button 16 LED Indicator 16 Microphone 16 Keypad Keys 17 Menu Keys 18 Selecting a Feature 18 Menu Display 19 LCD Screen 19 Alert Tone Indications 21 Programmable Buttons 23 Trunked Radio Systems 25 Getting Started 27 Battery Information 27 Charging the Batte...

Page 4: ...n Only 39 Viewing Your Radio s ID Number 39 Enhanced Private Call Operation 39 Receiving a Private Conversation Call 40 Sending a Private Conversation Call 41 Call Alert Operation 43 Sending a Call Alert 44 Programming the Radio s Call Lists 47 Programming the Telephone List Numbers 47 Programming the Call List 48 Trunked Telephone Operation 50 Sending a Telephone Call 50 Scan 55 Scan Operation 55...

Page 5: ...rm the copyrighted 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 permission of Motorola Furthermore the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication est...

Page 6: ...4 English CONTENTS Notes ...

Page 7: ...you must release the Push To Talk button When the radio is transmitting it generates radio frequency RF energy when it is receiving or when it is off it does not generate RF energy PORTABLE RADIO OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE Your Motorola radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromag...

Page 8: ...Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting always place the radio in a Motorola approved clip holder holster case or body harness for this product Use of non Motorola approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines If you do not use a Motorola approved body worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended...

Page 9: ...atibility conflicts turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy Aircraft When instructed to do so turn off your radio when on board an aircraft Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions Medical Devices Pacemak...

Page 10: ...adios in the area where you drive Always obey them When using your radio while driving please Give full attention to driving and to the road Use hands free operation if available Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require OPERATIONAL WARNINGS FOR VEHICLES WITH AN AIR BAG Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag d...

Page 11: ...LASTING CAPS AND AREAS To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS ANTENNAS Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin a minor burn can result...

Page 12: ...Approved for specified hazardous atmospheres This label specifies the hazardous Class Division Group along with the part number of the battery that must be used Depending on the design of the portable unit this FM label can be found on the back or the bottom of the radio housing The FM Approval mark is shown below WARNINGS Do not operate radio communi cations equipment in a hazard ous atmosphere u...

Page 13: ...fications can only be made by the original product manufacturer at one of its FMRC audited manufacturing facilities WARNINGS Failure to use an FMRC Approved Product unit with an FMRC Approved battery or FMRC Approved accessories specifically approved for that product may result in the dangerously unsafe condition of an unap proved radio combination being used in a hazardous location Unauthorized o...

Page 14: ... the unit to be opened in a manner which exposes the internal electrical circuits of the unit You do not have to be an FMRC Approved Repair Facility to perform these actions Relabeling The repair facility shall have a method by which the replacement of FMRC Approval labels are controlled to ensure that any relabeling is limited to units that were originally shipped from the Manufacturer with an FM...

Page 15: ... be no substitution of items even if the substitute has been previously Approved with a different Motorola communications equipment unit Approved configurations are listed in the FM Approval Guide published by FMRC or in the product FM Supplement This FM Supplement is shipped from the manufacturer with the FM Approved radio and battery combination The Approval Guide or the Approval Standard Class ...

Page 16: ...14 English SAFETY Notes ...

Page 17: ...ls programmable Side Button 1 A programmable Side Button 3 C programmable Top Button D Keypad Menu Keys Mode Selector Knob Button Push to Talk PTT On Off Volume Knob LED Indicator programmable Side Button 2 B LCD Screen Microphone Select Button Side Connector Cover Side Connector Cover ...

Page 18: ...ge hold the microphone 1 to 2 inches 2 5 to 5 cm away from your mouth and speak clearly into the microphone With PTT switch pressed radio transmitting Steady red Radio is transmitting PTT button pressed LED unlit Radio is not transmitting Flashing red Low battery conventional mode only programmable by authorized Motorola dealer Momentary green Radio has powered up successfully With PTT Released ra...

Page 19: ...ng the radio s call lists Note The sequence in the table above is valid when entering information on a blank display However when editing existing information the above sequence may differ For instance if the last character entered is an R pressing 7 to enter the next char acter would start the character cycle at S and NOT at P Key Number of Times the Key is Pressed 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 0 1 1 Blank space...

Page 20: ...in Menu Mode these keys are used to make Menu selections Left and Right Arrow Keys The left and right arrow keys are used to scroll the display forward or backward through the radio s features and lists There is no end point to the list so if you continue to scroll in one direction the display will wrap around back to the beginning of the list If you hold either key down the display will scroll at...

Page 21: ...ME key thus reducing the number of key presses required Menu Display The menu items can be displayed in normal video or in reversed video programmable by your authorized Motorola dealer All the menu items in the examples in this manual are shown in reversed video The order in which the menu items are displayed is programmable Thus the order of the menu items on your radio may differ from those sho...

Page 22: ...e ON BEING MONITORED OFF NOT BEING MONITORED F Call Received Flashes when a call or page is received G Scan Indicator Indicates when the radio is scanning ON SCANNING OFF NOT SCAN NING J Direct Indicates whether you are talking directly to another radio talkaround or through a repeater ON DIRECT OFF REPEATER K Programming Viewing Mode Indicates when the radio is in the programming or viewing mode ...

Page 23: ...ly mode you will hear a contin uous low pitched alert tone indicating that no transmission is possible on this mode This tone will continue until the PTT button is released Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode If you press the PTT button while the mode is busy you will hear a continuous low pitched alert tone indicating that no trans mission is possible on this mode This tone will continue until the PTT ...

Page 24: ... next avail able phone line Call Alert Page Received A group of four medium pitched tones every five sec onds indicates that your radio has received a Call Alert page Call Alert Page Sent A single medium pitched tone central acknowledge fol lowed by a group of four medium pitched tones indicates that a Call Alert page sent by your radio has been received by the tar get radio Private Conversation C...

Page 25: ...easing the programmable buttons or long press pressing and holding the programmable buttons for a period of time programmable for 1 2 to 16 seconds or hold down pressing and holding down the programmable buttons while checking status or making adjustments In the Button column have your authorized Motorola dealer write down the programmable buttons next to the features that have been programmed to ...

Page 26: ... activity Volume Set Sounds a tone for adjusting the radio s volume level Scan Toggles between the start stop of the Scan operation Nuisance Delete Temporarily deletes an unwanted active scan member Search Makes a system search Light Turns on off your radio s backlight Call Enters or exits a Private call Page Enters or exits a Call Alert Call Response Respond to or exit from a Private Call or Call...

Page 27: ... the trunked system is pooled which maximizes the amount of air time available to any one radio and minimizes channel congestion Some of the benefits of trunked two way radio systems are No channel monitoring required prior to transmission Improved system access Automatic channel selection Increased privacy among members of the same group Only one attempt is required to access the system If all ch...

Page 28: ...26 English RADIO OVERVIEW Notes ...

Page 29: ...tery with or without the radio in the charger The charger LED indicates the charging progress Charger LED Color Battery Status Flashing Red Battery unchargeable or not making proper contact Steady Red Battery in rapid charge mode Flashing Yellow Battery in charger not in rapid charge mode but waiting to be charged Flashing Green Battery 90 or more charged Steady Green Battery fully charged Remove ...

Page 30: ... batteries listed below other batteries may not charge Part No Description HNN9008 High Capacity NiMH HNN9009 Ultra High Capacity NiMH HNN9010 Ultra High Capacity Factory Mutual NiMH HNN9011 High Capacity Factory Mutual NiCd HNN9012 High Capacity NiCd HNN9013 High Capacity Lithium Ion ...

Page 31: ...s at the bottom of the battery into the bottom slots on the radio 2 Press the top part of the battery toward the radio until you hear a click 1 2 1 Turn off the radio see page 32 2 Slide both battery latches downward 3 Pull the top part of the battery away from the radio 3 2 Battery Latches ...

Page 32: ...30 English GETTING STARTED ACCESSORY INFORMATION Attaching the Antenna Removing the Antenna 1 Turn the antenna clockwise to attach it 1 Turn the antenna counterclockwise to remove it ...

Page 33: ...ving the Belt Clip 1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery 2 Press the belt clip downward until you hear a click 1 Use a key to press the belt clip tab away from the battery 2 Slide the belt clip upward to remove it 2 1 Belt Clip Tab ...

Page 34: ... accompanied by a bad power up low pitched tone Turn the radio off check the battery and turn the radio back on If the radio still does not pass the self check a problem exists in the radio Contact your authorized Motorola dealer 1 Place the loop attached to the side con nector cover over the antenna then slide it downward until it touches the top of the radio 2 Insert the tab on the top of the co...

Page 35: ...ogrammed into your radio Before you use your radio to receive or send messages you should first select the desired zone and mode Selecting a Zone 1 Hold down the Volume Set button page 24 you will hear a continuous tone 2 Turn the On Off Volume knob to the desired volume level 3 Release the Volume Set button 1 until ZONE is displayed 2 l the softkey below ZONE The current zone name blinks on the d...

Page 36: ...T button is pressed transmis sion is not possible The radio may be out of range 1 Turn the Mode Selector knob to the desired mode 2 The display shows the selected mode s name For example 3 If the selected mode is unprogrammed an invalid mode tone is heard until a valid programmed mode is selected PLANT MODE 1 UNPROGRAMMED 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired trunked zone and talkgroup see Se...

Page 37: ...ual radio communications capability during a trunked system failure Your radio will automatically go into failsoft operation if the central trunking controller fails for any reason While in failsoft operation your radio will transmit and receive on a predetermined frequency on a 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired conventional zone and channel see Selecting a Trunked or Conventional Zone 2 ...

Page 38: ...r squelch the display will show C REPEATER OR TALKAROUND MODE CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY This feature allows you to bypass the repeater and talk directly to another portable radio This is known as the talkaround mode The transmit frequency is the same as the receive frequency In REPEATER mode you talk through the repeater which increases the radio s oper ating range The transmit frequency is not ...

Page 39: ... available Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode you are prevented from transmitting if any activity is detected on the mode Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Wrong Squelch Code you are pre vented from transmitting on an active mode with a squelch code other than your own If the PL code is the same as yours you are allowed to transmit Quick Key Override This feature can work in conjunction with either of...

Page 40: ...ode is busy MUTING THE KEYPAD TONES The radio s keypad tones normally heard each time a keypad key is pressed can be turned off muted or on unmuted at your discretion To use the keypad mute feature Note Pressing or the PTT button will exit this menu without changing the mute selection 1 until MUTE is displayed ZONE MUTE CALL 2 the softkey below MUTE You will see the current mute state momentarily ...

Page 41: ...ermine whether the radio that you are calling is in service The radio being called can also view the calling radio s ID number before answering You can then choose whether or not to leave your radio s ID number via a Call Alert page with the radio you are calling so that you may be called back Enhanced Private Conversation operation is similar to telephone operation Note is used to indicate the ra...

Page 42: ...o automatically returns to the home display 3 Press the call response button or the call button Note If you press the PTT button before you press the call response button the response will be transmitted to every one in the talkgroup a dispatch mode operation 4 The display shows the incoming caller s ID number and the call received annunciator will turn off CALL PLANT POLICE ID 722588 5 After view...

Page 43: ...e key functions as a backspace key Pressing it causes the last digit entered to be erased and the cursor moves to the left When the last digit is erased an additional press of this key causes the last member of the preprogrammed call list to be displayed Pressing shows the first member of the list To enter a number from the call list 1 until CALL is dis played 2 l the softkey below CALL 3 The disp...

Page 44: ... 10 members in the list go directly to step 4e 4c If there are 10 or more members in the list the display shows ID LOC X_ where X is the first digit The cursor blinks to show the location of the second digit 4d Enter the second digit of the location number 4e The radio goes to that position in the list The display alternates between showing the member s name and ID number Alternates between and CK...

Page 45: ...io to function like a pager beeper allowing you to send pages to other radios and to receive and respond to pages from other radios 8 If the party you are calling answers the call you will hear his her voice 9 Press the PTT button to have a Private Conversation Call with the called person 10 When finished with your conversation or if the radio you called does not answer or is not in service press ...

Page 46: ...u Wish to Page If the last ID number called or received is the desired number go directly to step 5 1 When a Call Alert page is received four alert tones will sound repeats every 5 seconds 2 The green LED lights and the Call Received annunciator F blinks indicating a call is received 3 Press the PTT button to answer the page 4 The display shows the current talkgroup The audible alert LED and call ...

Page 47: ...ter a number from a location in the call list 4a Enter the new six digit ID number using the keypad 4b On the display the old ID number disappears and the new digits appear as they are being entered 4c The cursor flashes indicating the location of the next number to be entered 4a or 4b takes you forward to the first or next member of the list takes you backwards to the last or previous member of t...

Page 48: ...er s name and ID number Alternates between and 5 Press the PTT button to transmit the ID num ber CK TANG ID 784116 6a If you hear five beeps the ID number has been received by the system and the radio you are paging is on the air and has received your page 6b The radio automatically returns to the home display 6a If you hear one beep the ID number has been received by the system but the radio you ...

Page 49: ... PROG SCAN PHON CALL FIRE DEPT 5 When you stop on a member of the list the display will alternate between showing the member s name and telephone number Alternates between and 6 Press the select key to enter edit mode 7 A short press would enable the editing of the telephone number The display shows the cur rent member s telephone number 8 A long press would enable the editing of the member s name...

Page 50: ... List This feature allows you to use the radio s keypad to change the radio ID numbers assigned to the call list used by the trunked Private Conversation and Call Alert features To change the call list radio ID numbers 10 When you have finished changing the tele phone number press the select key again The change is saved in the radio s memory 11 You are returned to step 5 The display will again al...

Page 51: ...e editing of the radio ID The display shows the current mem ber s radio ID number 8 A long press would enable the editing of the member s name The display shows the current member s name CT CHAN ID 753951 ID 753951 CT CHAN 9 Use any of the alphanumeric keys to make the changes The blinking cursor indicates the position of the next number to be added 10 When you have finished changing the num ber p...

Page 52: ...ore the digits are sent out or live dial each digit is sent out as it is pressed Receiving a Telephone Call Note The call received status annunciator F flashes when you receive a call but is not displayed when you answer the call Sending a Telephone Call There are three steps in sending a phone call 1 Accessing the Telephone System 1 When a telephone call is received you will hear a ringing tone A...

Page 53: ...wn on the display as a P 6b If your radio is programmed for live dial each digit is sent out as its key is pressed or If your radio is programmed for buffered dial each digit is temporarily stored as you enter them After entering the number press the PTT button to send out the number 5551135 6c The telephone number will be sent out you will hear tones as they are sent If you hear a busy signal go ...

Page 54: ...r a busy signal go to step 8 for hang up procedure 6a or to enter the telephone list 6b Enter the location any preprogrammed location from 1 through 19 of the number you wish to call 6c The radio will go to the selected location 6d The display alternates between showing the member s name and telephone number Alternates between and 6e Press the PTT button 6f The telephone number will be sent out yo...

Page 55: ...pro grammed telephone list to be displayed pressing the key displays the first member of the list After reaching the number you are calling you may need to dial an extension number before you can reach your party Here enter the extension number from the key pad or if so programmed use the arrow keys to find the extension number in the telephone list If you have live dial the num ber is sent as the...

Page 56: ...54 English RADIO CALLS TRUNKED OPERATION ONLY Notes ...

Page 57: ...sing the mode s scan list whenever you select that mode The radio will continue autoscanning until you select a mode that does not have autoscan enabled Turning Scan On or Off with the Keypad Note is used to indicate the radio s home display Conventional Comprises conventional only modes Talkgroup Scan Comprises conventional modes and trunked modes from more than one trunking system PLANT POLICE 1...

Page 58: ...e to be deleted press the nuisance mode delete button programmed by your authorized Motorola dealer 2 A valid keypress chirp is heard indicating that the mode has been deleted 3 The radio continues scanning the remaining modes in the list 4 To resume scanning the deleted mode you must leave and reenter scan operation 1 until VIEW is displayed 2 l the softkey below VIEW 3 the softkey below SCAN The...

Page 59: ...The scan status annunciator G appears indicating that a scan list is being viewed 1 until PROG is displayed 2 l the softkey below PROG 3 l the softkey below SCAN The display shows the current mode selected For example 4 Use the mode selector knob to select the required talkgroup zone PROG SCAN PHON CALL FIRE DEPT 5 or to select the required zone If the scan status annunciator G is displayed the mo...

Page 60: ...58 English SCAN Notes ...

Page 61: ...arts of Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party This is the complete warranty for the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and sign...

Page 62: ...THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW III STATE LAW RIGHTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY This warranty gives specific legal rights and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state IV HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE...

Page 63: ...e battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering 2 the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which it is specified H Freight costs to the repair depot I A Product which due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software firmware in the Product does not function in accordance with MOTOROLA s publish...

Page 64: ...ed hereunder with software apparatus or devices not furnished by MOTOROLA nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof Laws in the United States ...

Page 65: ...elt loop HLN9690_ Leather DTMF Case Thin Battery with Swivel HLN9694_ Leather DTMF Case Standard Battery with Swivel HLN9701_ Nylon Case Thin Battery with Belt Loop compatible with all batteries AARMN4018_ Lightweight Headset with Boom Microphone In Line PTT AARMN4031_ Lightweight Headset with Swivel Boom Microphone AARMN4017_ Ultra Light Headset AARMN4019_ Over the Head Medium Weight Dual Muff He...

Page 66: ...or use with AAHMN9053 RLN4922_ Completely Discrete Earpiece Kit use with any standard two wire earpiece kit NTN1722_ Integrated Ear Microphone Receiver System with PTT NTN1723_ Integrated Ear Microphone Receiver System with Palm PTT NTN1724_ Integrated Ear Microphone Receiver System with Ring PTT HNN9008_R Small NiMH High Capacity HNN9009_R Large NiMH Ultra High Capacity HNN9010_R Large NiMH Ultra...

Page 67: ...PTT button on the side of the radio and speak slowly and clearly into the microphone area The red LED lights when the radio is transmitting When you have finished talking release the PTT button to listen Receiving a Trunked or Conventional Call 1 Use the Mode Selector knob to select the desired trunked talkgroup or conventional channel Make sure the PTT button is released 2 Listen for voice activi...

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Page 69: ...ice 2000 2001 Motorola Inc All rights reserved Printed in U S A Motorola le logo stylisé M Radio Professionnelle et Aussi spécialisée que vous l êtes sont Privacy Plus et Private Conversation des marques de com merce de Motorola Inc MD Marque déposée U S Patent Trademark Office 2000 2001 Motorola Inc Tous droits réservés Imprimé aux États Unis 6881093C90 68P81093C90 B MTX8250 and MTX9250 Portable ...

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