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6881038B80.book Page 1 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM
User's Guide
TWO-WAY RADIO
Models XU1100, XU2100, and XU2600
@6864110R04@
Models XV1100, XV2100, and XV2600
6864110R04-O
010449-O

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  • Page 1 6881038B80.book Page 1 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM User's Guide TWO-WAY RADIO Models XU1100, XU2100, and XU2600 @6864110R04@ Models XV1100, XV2100, and XV2600 6864110R04-O 010449-O...
  • Page 2 6881038B80.book Page 2 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM...
  • Page 3 151-161 MHz, the XTN Series UHF radios operate in the frequency range of 461-469 MHz. When you communicate with XU1100 or XV1100 radios the output power level is 1.0 watt, with other XTN Series radios, the output power level is 2.0 watts...
  • Page 4 6881038B80.book Page ii Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986 • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 • Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 •...
  • Page 5 Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product.
  • Page 6 6881038B80.book Page iv Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Medical Devices Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by, and recommendations of the U.S.
  • Page 7 6881038B80.book Page v Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Safety and General Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive. Always obey them. When using your radio while driving, please: •...
  • Page 8 6881038B80.book Page vi Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Blasting 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.”...
  • Page 9 6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 7. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
  • Page 10 That the cord size is18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet. 10. The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, call Motorola Product Services at: 1-800-353-2729 (U.S.A.) 1-800-461-4575 (Canada)
  • Page 11 • Warranty Card equipment. The revised industrial design reflects the heritage and Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and all other ruggedness of the XTN Series. The trademarks indicated as such herein are Trademarks of Motorola, Inc. XTN Series radios provide cost- ...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ... 27 Settings and Functions Display 14 Motorola Limited Warranty . . . 30 Operating Radio ... . 15 Signal Strength Indicator .
  • Page 13 6881038B80.book Page 1 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM FCC Licensing Information XTN Series professional two-way radios operate 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.
  • Page 14 6881038B80.book Page 2 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should be made only by...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    The Interference Eliminator Code shows briefly. Current Channel will be left on display. A Diagram of your New XTN Series Radio and its Functions can be found on page 8. Volume You can set the volume by adjusting the knob on the top of the radio; P.

  • Page 16: Installing Batteries

    6881038B80.book Page 4 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Installing Batteries The Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery • Push the Ribbed Latch on the bottom of the radio away from the battery door, or Ribbed toward the contacts. Latch • Slide and lift the battery door off. •...
  • Page 17 6881038B80.book Page 5 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM AA Alkaline Batteries Your radio can also use 4 AA batteries; alkaline cells provide 24 hours* of radio use. • Push the ribbed latch on the bottom of the radio away from the battery door. •...
  • Page 18 6881038B80.book Page 6 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Diagram of your New XTN Series Radio and its Functions Use P (Power) to: Turn power On/Off Indicator Light: Adjust radio volume Use B to: Accessory Jack Transmit call tone Audio Accessories...

  • Page 19: Charging

    6881038B80.book Page 7 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Charging The NiMH Battery with 10-Hour Charger • Make sure the radio is Off. • Lift Accessory Cover and plug the 10-Hour Charger (NNTN4021) firmly into the lower jack (small hole). Please see figure. Light •...
  • Page 20 Drop-in Charging Tray separately. The battery’s contacts must face down and the Motorola Logo must face the front of Charger. The light on the 10-Hour Charger will glow continuously when radio/battery is inserted.

  • Page 21: Programming Mode

    6881038B80.book Page 9 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Programming Mode To talk with someone on your two-way radios, the following features need to be set exactly alike: 1. Channel (Current channel that the radio is using.) 2. Frequency (The frequency wave your radio uses to transmit/receive.) 3.

  • Page 22: Setting The Channel

    6881038B80.book Page 10 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Now, you may use your radio’s \ and [ or ] to select features. Press Display Then Press [ or ] to select the feature. the icon representing Press M for three seconds to exit the feature you want programming mode.

  • Page 23: Interference Eliminator Code

    6881038B80.book Page 11 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Setting the Interference Eliminator Code The Interference Eliminator Code helps minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. Make sure k is accessed. Please refer to Programming Mode on page 9. •...

  • Page 24: Bandwidth

    6881038B80.book Page 12 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Setting Bandwidth (when FCC allowable) Make sure k is accessed. Please refer to Programming Mode on page 9. • Change the setting by pushing the \ until ‘b’ displays. • Press [ or ] to select setting: Bandwidth is only selectable when flashing.

  • Page 25: Cloning

    6881038B80.book Page 13 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Cloning The XTN Series radios have cloning capability when connected via the Multi Unit Charger (MUC). Cloning enables rapid fleet reconfiguration because all selectable settings are sent to the target unit. The target radios must be placed behind the source radio, please refer to the MUC instructions included with this accessory.

  • Page 26: Settings And Functions Display

    6881038B80.book Page 14 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Settings and Functions Display Manager Lockout/User Lock Scan Eavesdrop Reducer Battery Meter Signal Strength Frequency Setting and Programming Mode Interference Eliminator Code Frequency Indicator Channel The following table lists the functions you can set by pressing and holding a button while you are turning on your radio.

  • Page 27: Operating Radio

    6881038B80.book Page 15 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Operating Radio Check channel activity by pressing monitor button. You will hear static if the channel is clear to use. Do not transmit if someone is speaking on the channel. • Press and hold M.

  • Page 28: User Menu Features

    6881038B80.book Page 16 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM User Menu Features Setting Call Tone Your radio can transmit call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert the group that you want to talk to them. There are three distinct individual call tones to choose or you can choose to turn Call Tones off: 0.

  • Page 29: Hands-Free Use/Vox

    6881038B80.book Page 17 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Hands-Free Use/VOX VOX allows “hands-free” transmission when used with compatible VOX accessories • Turn radio Off. • Open Accessory Cover. • Insert plug of audio accessory firmly into Accessory Jack. • Turn radio On and lower volume before placing accessory on head or in ear.
  • Page 30 6881038B80.book Page 18 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Note: To order accessories, please refer to: www.motorola.com/ radios/professional. • VOX operation can be disabled by pressing M . • A short press M of will enable VOX. XU2600 and XV2600 radios are capable of hands-free use without accessories.

  • Page 31: Setting Preferences For Scanning

    6881038B80.book Page 19 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Setting Preferences for Scanning/Scan List By using J, you can monitor channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on a specific channel. • To start scanning, briefly press J . Your channel/code screen displays and begins to scroll through channels.

  • Page 32: Setting The Battery Type

    6881038B80.book Page 20 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Editing Scan List Scan List Setting is changed by pressing the \ button three times. • The flashing channel will appear on the display with a solid in the code section. •...

  • Page 33: Keypad Tones

    6881038B80.book Page 21 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM • If you don’t hear the talk confirmation tone, you can enable it by pressing and holding ] as you turn on your radio. • To disable the End-of-Transmission Tone feature, turn your radio Off and then back On while pressing and holding ].

  • Page 34: Use And Care

    6881038B80.book Page 22 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Use and Care Use a soft damp cloth Do not immerse Do not use alcohol or to clean the exterior. in water. cleaning solutions. If the radio gets wet... Turn radio Off and Do not use radio until Dry with soft cloth.

  • Page 35: Frequency And Code Charts

    6881038B80.book Page 23 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Frequency and Code Charts The charts on these pages provide frequency and code information. These charts are useful when using Motorola XTN Series two-way radios with other business radios. VHF Frequency Chart Position...

  • Page 36: Uhf Frequency Chart

    6881038B80.book Page 24 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM UHF Frequency Chart Position Bandwidth Position Bandwidth 464.5000 12.5/25.0 462.9125 12.5 464.5500 12.5/25.0 464.4875 12.5 467.7625 12.5 464.5125 12.5 467.8125 12.5 464.5375 12.5 467.8500 12.5/25.0 464.5625 12.5 467.8750 12.5/25.0 466.0375 12.5 467.9000 12.5/25.0 466.0625...

  • Page 37: Interference Eliminator Codes

    6881038B80.book Page 25 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Interference Eliminator Codes This allows you to monitor all activity on the channel you are using. Interference Eliminator codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. Code Code Code...

  • Page 38: Digital Private Line/Dpl Codes

    6881038B80.book Page 26 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Digital Private Line/DPL Codes Position Code Word Position Code Word Position Code Word...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    6881038B80.book Page 27 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Troubleshooting Symptom Try This: Recharge or replace battery (NTN8971). No Power Reposition or replace AA batteries. Make sure M is completely pressed as you transmit. Message not transmitted Replace, recharge and/or reposition batteries. Hearing other Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set.
  • Page 40 6881038B80.book Page 28 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Symptom Try This: Confirm radios have the same channel, frequency, interference eliminator code and *eavesdrop reducer code settings. (*XV2600, XU2600) Make sure M is NOT being pressed while trying to listen. Message not received Replace, recharge and/or reposition batteries.
  • Page 41 6881038B80.book Page 29 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Symptom Try This: Charger light Check radio/battery is properly inserted and check battery/ does not come charger contacts to be sure they are clean. Low battery meter reading Verify that the radio is set to the correct battery type. (Single cell although new bateries only.) batteries are...

  • Page 42: Motorola Limited Warranty

    Motorola (Products). • Batteries. Defects in materials and workmanship in batteries that are manufactured by Motorola and/or sold with Products are covered by this warranty only if the fully-charged capacity falls below 80% of rated capacity or they leak. •...
  • Page 43 1-800-353-2729 TTY 1-888-390-6456 (Text Telephone) You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products to Motorola. You must ship the Products to us with freight, duties and insurance prepaid. Along with the Products you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase;...
  • Page 44 Products that are operated in combination with ancillary or peripheral equipment or software not furnished by Motorola for use with the Products (“ancillary equipment”), or any damage to the Products or ancillary equipment as a result of such use. Among other things, “ancillary equipment”...
  • Page 45 In no event shall Motorola be liable, whether in contract or tort (including negligence) for damages in excess of the purchase price of the Product, or for any indirect,...
  • Page 46 6881038B80.book Page 34 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM XII. Patent and Software Provisions At Motorola’s expense, we will defend you, and pay costs and damages that may be finally awarded against you, to the extent that a lawsuit is based on a claim that the Products directly infringe a United States patent.
  • Page 47 Paging 1-800-548-9954 TTY 1-888-390-6456 (Text Telephone) Two-Way 1-800-353-2729 TTY 1-888-390-6456 (Text Telephone) To correspond with Motorola about the Products, please write us at http://www.motorola.com or at: In the USA: In Canada: Motorola, Inc. Motorola Canada Limited 600 North U.S. Highway 45...
  • Page 48 Motorola products may not be modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law. Furthermore, the purchase of the Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the...
  • Page 49 FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules. More specifically, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made.
  • Page 50 6881038B80.book Page 38 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM...
  • Page 51 6881038B80.book Page 55 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Index Charger ............7 Desktop Drop-in........8 Accessory ..........18 Multi-unit ..........9 Cover ............. 6 Plug-in............8 Adjust volume ..........6 Charging ............7 Alkaline batteries .......... 5 Clean radio..........22 Cloning.............9,13 Back cover ............ 4 Code Bandwidth ...........
  • Page 52 FCC Licensing Information ......1 Mic Gain............16 Frequency............. 3 Microphone ...........6 Setting ..........10 Monitor Signal Strength ......15 Functions ............6 MOTOROLA SERVICES 1-800-448-6686 ........1 Gain ............16 noise ............16 Hands-Free Use ......... 17 NTN8971NiMH battery........4 Icon Programming ........9 Obstacle............15...
  • Page 53 Talking ..........21 VOX ............14,17 Roger Beeps..........14 External..........17 Off ............18 Scan............28 Turn On/Off..........6 Website Scan List ............. 19 Motorola Scrambling Code ........11 www.motorola.com Sensitivity level ........... 17 Accesories Setting www.motorola.com/radios/professional Battery Type ........20 Call tone ..........16 www.fcc.gov .........1...
  • Page 54 6881038B80.book Page 67 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM XTN-Series Quick Reference Function Appearance Use [or ] for1 through 6* Channel XU2600, XV2600 Frequency Interference Eliminator Code Eavesdrop Visible if Feature is On. Reducer Visible except when Battery Meter changing features. Channel Scan Press J to access.
  • Page 55 6881038B80.book Page 68 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM XTN Series User Programming Radio On Visual \as needed, then [or ] Call Tone Choose1,2,3 or Off = 0 Mic Gain/ Choose1 low, 2 medium, or 3 Sensitivity high sensitivity. Level...
  • Page 56 6881038B80.book Page 1 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM...
  • Page 57 MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, XTN Series and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2001 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
  • Page 58 6881038B80.book Page 3 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM...

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