Motorola MR356R User Guide - Page 3

2. When you are finished talking, release . For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away from your mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the microphone while talking. Talk Range Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart. Power Boost To boost your radio's power up to high power, press the top portion of the button when talking. If you know your party is close by, you can conserve your battery's energy by pushing the lower part of the button to use less power. Note: If you are on an FRS only channel (see "Channels and Frequencies" tables on overleaf for details) the radio will only use low power when either portion of the is pressed. Monitor Button Pressing and holding for three seconds allows you to listen to the volume level of the radio when you are not receiving. This allows you to adjust the volume, if necessary. You can also press to check for activity on the current channel before you talk. Push-to-Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press for 60 continuous seconds. Menu Options Selecting the Channel Your radio has 22 channels plus 8 repeater channels. The channel is the frequency the radio uses to transmit. Channels 8-14 are FRS 0.5 watt only and all other channels are GMRS. (See the "Channels and Frequencies" tables on overleaf for details.) 1. With the radio on, press . When the radio is on a 0.5 watt channel, displays. When the radio is on a 1.5 watts channel, displays. The current channel flashes. 2. Press or and select an unused or quiet channel. 3. Press to save the channel setting or to continue set up. The 8 repeater channels are disabled by default. See "Enabling Repeater Channels" on overleaf for information on setting the radio to a repeater channel. Selecting the Interference Eliminator Code Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by blocking transmissions from unknown sources. Your radio has 121 Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 - 38 are analog tones. Codes 39 - 121 are digital codes. 0 is the off position, no analog or digital codes are enabled. To set the code for a channel: 1. Press until the code starts to flash. 2. Press or to select the code. 3. Press to save the code setting or to continue set up. You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. An extended press of or allows you to scroll through the Interference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want. When setting codes for repeater channels 15R-22R, this code value is only used for receiving. The transmitted code can be set separately for repeater access. See "Selecting the Repeater Access (TX) Code" on overleaf for additional information. Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 to communicate with radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk. Your radio has 10 call tones from which to choose, including 5 animal sounds and 5 regular call tones. To set a call tone: 1. Press three times until the current call tone setting flashes and appears. 2. Press or to change and hear the call tone. 3. Press to set the new call tone or to continue set up. To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press . Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature. Hands-Free Use Without Accessories ( ) You can use the iVOX feature to transmit hands-free without the need for any headset accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak into the internal microphone. 1. Press until appears on the display. The current setting On/Off will flash. 2. Press or to select On or Off. 3. Press to set or to continue set up. Hands-Free Use With Accessories ( ) You can transmit hands-free more reliably with the use of optional headset accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak. Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com or shop.giantintl.com. 1. Turn the radio off and plug the VOX accessory into the accessory port. 2. Turn the radio on. VOX shows on the display. 3. Adjust the volume appropriately by rotating . Lower the volume before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear. 4. To turn off, simply remove accessory. Note: There is a short delay between the time you start talking and when the radio transmits. There is a short delay before the transmission is completed. Setting the Sensitivity Level When in Mode Adjusting the radio's sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick up soft voices. 1. Press until VOX and the level setting (1 - 3) appear on the display. 2. Press or to select the sensitivity level. 3. Press to set or to continue set up. 3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments 2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments 1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments Note: When you connect a headset, the radio is automatically set to the last chosen sensitivity level. QT Noise Filtering The QT noise-filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature. This feature also filters out unwanted transmissions from other radios. This is useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic, such as amusement parks or ski resorts. Note: QT noise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning. To turn QT noise filtering on or off: 1. Press until displays. The current setting On/Off will flash. 2. Press or to turn noise filtering On or Off. 3. Press to confirm your selection or to continue set up. To transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on: 1. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the other radio. 2. Press to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass through the QT noise filter on the receiving radio. 3. Press and speak normally. 3 Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be heard on the receiving radio. For a 30-second period, starting after the last transmission, all transmissions received on the selected channel and code will pass through the QT noise filter. VibraCallTM Alert VibraCallTM is a vibrating alert that notifies you that your radio is receiving a message. This is useful in noisy environments. When the alert is on, the radio vibrates once every 30 seconds when you receive a message on the channel and code you set. 1. To turn vibrating alerts on, press until is displayed. The current setting will flash. 2. Press or to change the setting to On/Off. 3. Press to set or to continue set up. Keypad Tones You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the key tone each time a button is pushed. 1. Press until appears. The current setting On/Off will flash. 2. Press either or to turn On or Off. 3. Press to confirm or to continue set up. Note: When the key tone feature is off, the following are not disabled: • Transmit timeout alert tone • Call tone • Low battery alert tone or • The transmitted talk confirmation tone Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone You can set your radio to transmit a unique tone when you finish transmitting. It is like saying "Roger" or "Over" to let others know you are finished talking. Talk Confirmation Tone is disabled in repeater mode on channels 15R-22R. 1. With the radio on, press until the current setting On/Off flashes. 2. Press or to turn On or Off. appears. The 3. Press to set or to continue setup. Enabling Repeater Channels Use of a repeater can greatly increase the radio range and coverage area. Repeater use must be coordinated with the owner of the repeater. Be sure to understand and follow the sharing and usage rules for each repeater system. 1. With the radio on, press until the R appears. The current setting ON/OFF will flash. 2. Press or to select ON or OFF. 3. Press to save the setting or to continue set up. After enabling the repeater channels, you will be able to select channels 15R-22R. Refer to the "Selecting the Channel" section on page one. Selecting the Repeater Access (TX) Code When a repeater channel is selected, an additional menu option is available for setting the transmitted Interference Eliminator Code. Many repeaters will require a specific value setting to activate the repeater on your transmissions. See the table "Interference Eliminator Tone / Code Values" for detailed information. 1. With the radio on, press repeatedly until the , the R, and the current setting flash. 2. Press or to select the code. 3. Press or to exit menu mode. You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. An extended press of or allows you to scroll through the Interference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want. 0 is the off position. Special Features Emergency Alert Mode The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in your group of your need for urgent help. MR series radios will operate in an automatic "hands-free" emergency control mode for a total of 30 seconds after activating the Emergency Alert. MR series radios in your group will automatically advance the speaker volume to the maximum setting and sound a warbling alert tone for 8 seconds. The alert tone is emitted from your own radio speaker and the receiving radios in your group. After the 8 second alert, any spoken words or incidental sounds at your end