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© Motorola, Inc. 2004. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
VL50
*6881096C37*
Two-Way Radio User Guide
6881096C37-O
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VL50TOC.fm Page 1 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 4:43 PM Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Monitoring a Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 FCC Licensing Information . . . . . . . . . . 4 Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Product Safety and RF Exposure Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . .
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VL50intro.fm Page 2 Thursday, February 26, 2004 3:28 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Motorola VL50 Radio. Your radio is a product of Motorola’s 75 plus years of experience as a world leader in designing and manufacturing communications equipment. The VL50 radio provides cost-effective communications for businesses such as retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and schools. Motorola professional two-way radios are the perfect communications solution for all of today
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VL50intro.fm Page 3 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 4:44 PM For product-related questions, please call: 1-800-927-2744 in the USA 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone) 3 Introduction
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VL50fcc.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 11:45 AM FCC Licensing Information The Motorola VL50 two-way radio operates on radio frequencies that are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In order to transmit on these frequencies, you are required to have a license issued by the FCC. Application is made available on FCC Forms 601, schedules D and H, and remittance form 159. If ordering the forms by mail, phone, or from the FCC website, please request document number
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VL50fcc.fm Page 5 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 4:44 PM maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules. Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be
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VL50safety.fm Page 6 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 4:44 PM Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio. ! C a u t i o n ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety
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VL50safety.fm Page 7 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 4:44 PM 4. To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger from the AC receptacle. 5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 7. Make sure the cord is located so it wil
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VL50getstart.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:44 PM Radio Controls Microphone Use P to: Turn radio on/off Adjust radio volume Use B to: Transmit call tone Accessory Jack Use Push to Talk to: Talk Exit a menu Use [ and ] to: Change channels Use T to: Change menu settings Monitor the frequency Scan channels Speaker Use S to: Lock the keypad 020976o Scroll through menus 8 Radio Controls
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VL50getstart.fm Page 9 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:44 PM Getting Started Installing the Swivel Belt Holster 1. Slide the bottom of the radio into the holster until it snaps into place. 2. To remove, push the tab on the holster and pull the radio away from the holster. Note: In case of loss, please contact your point-of-sale or call 1-800-422-4210 to request replacement part number HCLN4013. HCLN4013 Swivel 0310 Belt Holster 9 Getting Started
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VL50getstart.fm Page 10 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:44 PM Installing the Batteries Your radio uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery or 3 AAA alkaline batteries with the 56564 AAA Battery Tray. Li-Ion Battery 1. If the battery door is already in place, push down on the recess on the door and slide it off the radio. 2. Insert the battery, printed arrows first, into the battery compartment and press down to secure firmly in place. 3. Slide and snap the battery door into place. A
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VL50getstart.fm Page 11 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:44 PM Charging the Battery Use only the charger supplied with the radio, or other VL50 radio power accessories. For optimum battery life, do not charge the battery for prolonged periods after it is fully charged. Charging the battery over the weekend is acceptable. Using the Drop-in Charger 1. Place the charger on a flat surface. 2. Insert the plug of the power cord into the jack on the charger. 3. Plug the cord into an AC outlet. 4.
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VL50getstart.fm Page 12 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:53 PM Using the 56531 Multi-Unit Charger The Multi-Unit Charger (MUC) allows drop-in charging of up to 6 radios or batteries. Batteries can be charged inside 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. 2. Insert the power cord plug into the jack on the MUC. 3. Plug the cord into an AC outlet. 4. Turn the radio off
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VL50getstart.fm Page 13 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:44 PM Charging Status LEDs On the drop-in charger, the radio and battery charging pockets have their own LEDs. On the MUC, each of the 6 charging pockets has an LED. The LEDs are grouped into pairs to show which charging pockets are paired (for cloning, see page 27). The LED is solid red when the battery is charging, and solid green when charging is complete. Battery Meter The battery meter in the upper left corner of the display (see pa
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VL50getstart.fm Page 14 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:44 PM Turning Your Radio On and Off See page 8 for a basic radio diagram. Turn P clockwise to turn the radio on, and counterclockwise to turn the radio off. When the radio is on, the transmit light on the top of the radio flashes every 3 seconds. When you turn the radio on, the radio chirps and the display briefly shows all features and display segments. The radio then displays the current channel (larger number in the center) and the
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VL50getstart.fm Page 15 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:44 PM Adjusting the Volume Turn P clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Note: Do not hold the radio too close to your ear when adjusting the volume. Reading the Display ® VibraCall Alert Indicator Signal Strength and Channel Busy Indicator Frequency and Interference Eliminator Battery Meter Code Channel Keypad Lock Interference Eliminator Code Indicator Frequency Indicator Programming Mode Micro
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VL50operation.fm Page 16 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 4:46 PM Talking and Receiving Basic Radio Operation 1. Press and hold T to check for channel activity. If you hear static, the channel is clear to use. Do not transmit if someone is speaking on the channel. Press again to stop T monitoring. 2. To talk, press and hold Push to Talk and speak into the microphone. Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth. 3. To listen, release Push to Talk. The transmit LED on the top of the radio
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VL50operation.fm Page 17 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 4:46 PM Talk Range Industrial Multi-Level Outdoor Inside steel/concrete Inside multi-level Flat ground with no industrial buildings buildings obstructions Up to 200,000 sq. ft. Up to 15 floors Up to 5 miles Handsfree Use (VOX) The VL50 radio can operate handsfree when used with compatible voice activation (VOX) accessories. A short delay occurs between the time when you start talking and when the radio transmits. 17 Talking and Receiving
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VL50operation.fm Page 18 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 4:46 PM With Compatible VOX Accessories 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Open the accessory cover. 3. Plug the audio accessory firmly into the accessory jack. 4. Turn the radio on. The radio displays g. If g is flashing and you are setting up the VOX accessory for the first time, set the VOX sensitivity level (see page 19). 5. Lower the radio volume BEFORE placing the accessory in or near your ear. 6. To transmit, speak into the accessory micro
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VL50operation.fm Page 19 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 4:46 PM Setting the VOX Sensitivity You can adjust the sensitivity of your radio’s accessory or microphone during VOX operation to suit different operating environments. These menus appear only when the VOX feature is in use, which is indicated by g. 1. Press until g displays. The radio displays H when you are setting S the external VOX (with audio accessory). 2. Press or to select the sensitivity level: [ ] 0 = Off 1 = Low 2 = Medium
