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Motorola APX 7000XE MODEL 3.5 Instruction Manual

Motorola APX 7000XE MODEL 3.5 Instruction Manual

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APX 7000XE
MODEL 3.5
INTERACTIVE END USER TOOLKIT (IEUTK)

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  • Page 1 TWO-WAY RADIOS APX 7000XE MODEL 3.5 INTERACTIVE END USER TOOLKIT (IEUTK)

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Address: Motorola Solutions, Inc., 1303 East Algonquin Road Schaumburg, IL60196, U.S.A. Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744 Hereby declares that the product: Model Name: APX 7000XE conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)
  • Page 3 APX 7000XE M3.5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Product Safety And Rf Exposure Compliance

    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 and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C99) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.

  • Page 5: Software Version

    This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications made to this device, not expressly approved by Motorola, could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 6: Copyrights & Disclaimer

    No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    APX 7000XE M3.5 GETTING STARTED This Interactive End User Toolkit (IEUTK) covers the basic operation of the APX 7000XE Model 3.5. However, your dealer or system administrator may have customized your radio for your specific needs. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.

  • Page 8: Radio Parts And Controls

    APX 7000XE M3.5 RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS Antenna 16-Position On/Off/Volume Select Knob* Control Knob 3-Position A/B/C Switch* Microphone Secondary Speaker Main Display Menu Select 4-Way Navigation Buttons Button Data Feature Home Button Button Keypad * These radio controls/buttons are programmable. CONTENTS <...
  • Page 9 APX 7000XE M3.5 RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS Top (Orange) Button Antenna 16-Position Select Knob* On/Off/Volume Control Knob Display Microphone Top Side Accessory Button Main Speaker Connector ZONE UP Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Side Button 1 Battery Scan Side Button 2 Nuisance Delete Battery Latch * These radio controls/buttons are programmable.
  • Page 10 APX 7000XE M3.5 RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS 16-Position 3-Position A/B/C Select Knob* Switch Not Programmed On/Off/Volume Top (Orange) Control Knob Button Emergency 2-Position Antenna Concentric Switch Position A = Talkaround / Direct Top Display CONTENTS < PREV NEXT >...

  • Page 11: Fleet Map

    APX 7000XE M3.5 FLEET MAP CONTENTS < PREV NEXT >...

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    • DO NOT replace the battery in any area labeled “hazardous atmosphere”. • DO NOT discard batteries in a fire. The Motorola-approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged. Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to ensure optimum capacity and performance.

  • Page 13: Attaching/Removing The Battery

    APX 7000XE M3.5 PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE  Attaching/Removing the Battery Note: If your radio is preprogrammed with With the radio turned off, slide volatile-key retention, the encryption keys are the battery into the radio’s retained for approximately 30 seconds after frame until side latches click battery removal.

  • Page 14: Attaching/Removing The Antenna

    APX 7000XE M3.5 PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE  Attaching/Removing the Antenna With the radio turned off, set the antenna in its receptacle and turn clockwise to attach it to the radio. To remove the antenna, turn the antenna counterclockwise. Antenna Make sure you turn off the radio first.
  • Page 15 APX 7000XE M3.5 PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE  Attaching/Removing the Accessory Connector Cover The accessory connector is located on the antenna side of the radio. It is used to connect accessories to the radio. Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the connector cover when not in use. Accessory Connector Cover must be fully secured to meet the salt water submersion specification.

  • Page 16: Using The Carry Holder

    APX 7000XE M3.5 PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE  Using the Carry Holder To remove the radio from the carry holder, place the tip of Position the radio within the your fingers on the ledge of the carry holder and push at the carry holder with the main bottom of the radio until the radio is released from it.

  • Page 17: Turning On/Off The Radio

    APX 7000XE M3.5 PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE  Turning on/off the Radio Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise until you hear a click. If the power-up test is successful, you see SELFTEST on the radio’s display momentarily, followed by the Home screen. On/Off/Volume Note: If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you see Error Control Knob...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume

    APX 7000XE M3.5 PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE  Adjusting the Volume To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn this knob counterclockwise. On/Off/Volume Note: Ensure that the main speaker is pointed towards you Control Knob for increased loudness and intelligibility, especially in areas with loud background noises.

  • Page 19: Accessing The Preprogrammed Functions

    APX 7000XE M3.5 IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS  Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions You can access various radio functions through one of the following ways: • A short or long press of the relevant programmable buttons. • Use the Menu Select Buttons ( Using the Menu Select Buttons The Menu Select Buttons allow to access the menu entries of features.
  • Page 20 APX 7000XE M3.5 IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS Using the Navigation Buttons Home Button button returns you to the Home (default) screen. In most cases, this is the current mode. For selected radio features, the button is also used to save user-edited radio settings or information before returning you to the Home screen.

  • Page 21: Push-To-Talk (Ptt) Button

    APX 7000XE M3.5 IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS  Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button The PTT button on the side of the radio serves two basic purposes: The 16-Position Select Channel Knob * • While a call is in progress, the PTT button allows the radio to transmit to other radios in the call.

  • Page 22: Status Icons

    APX 7000XE M3.5 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS  Status Icons Direct The 240 x 320 pixel front liquid crystal display (LCD) of your • On = Radio is currently configured for direct radio-to- radio shows radio status, text entries, and menu entries. The radio communication (during conventional operation top two display rows contain color icons that indicate radio only).
  • Page 23 APX 7000XE M3.5 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS Scan Secure Operation • Radio is scanning a scan list. On = Secure operation. • Off = Clear operation. • Blinking = Receiving an encrypted voice call. AES Secure Operation Priority Channel Scan • On = AES Secure operation.

  • Page 24: Led Indicator

    APX 7000XE M3.5 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS  LED Indicator The LED indicator shows the operational status of your radio. CONTENTS < PREV NEXT >...
  • Page 25 APX 7000XE M3.5 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS – Solid red Radio is transmitting. – Blinking red Radio is transmitting at low battery condition. – Rapidly blinking red Radio has failed the self test upon powering up or encountered a fatal error. –...

  • Page 26: Intelligent Lighting Indicators

    APX 7000XE M3.5 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS  Intelligent Lighting Indicators This feature temporary changes the radio’s display backlight color and the alert text background color to help signal that a radio event has occurred. Note: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. Backlight and Bar Color Notification When...
  • Page 27 APX 7000XE M3.5 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS Orange Green Emergency Alerts Critical Alerts Call Alerts CONTENTS < PREV NEXT >...

  • Page 28: General Radio Operation

    APX 7000XE M3.5 GENERAL RADIO OPERATION  Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call Once you have selected the required channel and/or zone, you can proceed to receive and respond to calls. The LED lights up solid red while the radio is transmitting. In conventional mode, the LED lights up solid yellow when the radio is receiving a transmission.
  • Page 29 APX 7000XE M3.5 GENERAL RADIO OPERATION  Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call To receive a call from a group of users, your radio must be configured as part of that talkgroup. The 16-Position Select Channel Knob *...

  • Page 30: Making A Radio Call

    APX 7000XE M3.5 GENERAL RADIO OPERATION  Making a Radio Call Making a Talkgroup Call To make a call to a group of users, your radio must be configured as part of that talkgroup. The 16-Position Select Channel Knob * Procedure: On/Off/Volume Turn the 16-Position Select Channel Knob to select the...

  • Page 31: Advanced Features

    APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  Scan Lists Scan lists are created and assigned to individual channels/groups. Your radio scans for voice activity by cycling through the channel/group sequence specified in the scan list for the current channel/group. Your radio supports different types of Scan Lists: •...
  • Page 32 APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  Scan Lists Viewing a Scan List Procedure: to ScnL. Press the Menu Select button directly below ScnL. to view the members on the list. Press to exit the current display and return to the Home screen.
  • Page 33 APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  Scan Lists Editing the Scan List This feature lets you change scan list members and priorities. Use the keypad to go directly to additional channels to be Procedure: added or deleted. [Preprogrammed Button] Press to exit scan list programming and return to the Long press the preprogrammed Scan List Programming Home screen.
  • Page 34 APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES Priority Status Press the Menu Select button directly below Rcl to view the next member of the scan list. Below the Sel, Del, and Rcl screen, press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to view and/or change the priority to select more channels to be added or status of the currently displayed channel.
  • Page 35 APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  Scan Turning Scan On or Off This feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. Procedure: [Preprogrammed Button] Press the preprogrammed Scan button Zone A Chan 1 Scan on Chan Scan Menu Select...

  • Page 36: Deleting A Nuisance Channel

    APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  Scan Deleting a Nuisance Channel If a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise (termed a “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily remove The 16-Position Select Channel the unwanted channel from the scan list. Knob * This capability does not apply to priority channels or the On/Off/Volume designated transmit channel.

  • Page 37: Restoring A Nuisance Channel

    APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  Scan Restoring a Nuisance Channel Procedure: The 16-Position Select Channel To restore the deleted nuisance channel, do one of the Knob * following: On/Off/Volume • Turn the radio off and then turning it on again. Control Knob •...

  • Page 38: Emergency Operation

    APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  Emergency Operation The Emergency feature is used to indicate a critical situation. On/Off/Volume Control Knob The 16-Position If the Top (Orange) button is preprogrammed to send an Select Channel emergency signal, this signal overrides any other Knob * communication over the selected channel.

  • Page 39: Sending An Emergency Alarm With Emergency Call

    APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  Emergency Operation Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call Procedure: Press and hold the PTT button. Speak clearly into the microphone. Press the preprogrammed Emergency button. Release the PTT button to end the transmission and wait The display shows Emergency and the current zone or for a response from the dispatcher.

  • Page 40: The Global Positioning System (Gps)

    APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  The Global Positioning System (GPS) This feature uses information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites orbiting the Earth to determine the approximate geographical location of your radio, expressed as latitude and longitude. The availability and accuracy of this location information (and the amount of time that it takes to calculate it) varies depending on the environment in which you are using the GPS feature.
  • Page 41 APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES Note: Even where adequate signals from multiple satellites are available, your GPS feature only provides an approximate location, usually within 20 meters from your actual location, but sometimes further away. Keep in mind that the accuracy of the location information and the time it takes to obtain it varies depending upon circumstances, particularly the ability to receive signals from an adequate number of satellites.

  • Page 42: The Outdoor Location Feature (Using Gps)

    APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  The Global Positioning System (GPS) The Outdoor Location Feature (Using GPS) This feature allows you to determine your current location using a location menu, as well as your current distance and bearing in relation to another location. Radio location may be requested and reported over-the-air. Your radio stores up to a maximum of sixty (60) programmable location coordinates, also known as waypoints.

  • Page 43: Accessing The Outdoor Location Feature

    APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  The Global Positioning System (GPS) Accessing the Outdoor Location Feature Note: An ON menu key may be present on the location menu Press the Menu Select button directly below Rfsh to if it is preprogrammed by the dealer or system administrator. obtain a new location fix.

  • Page 44: Saving A Waypoint

    APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  The Global Positioning System (GPS) Saving a Waypoint Procedure: Press to add a space. Press to toggle between mixed case mode, While in the current location display: uppercase mode, and lowercase mode. Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn. Press to toggle between numeric and letter mode.

  • Page 45: Viewing A Saved Waypoint

    APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  The Global Positioning System (GPS) Viewing a Saved Waypoint Procedure: Press the Menu Select button directly below Back to return to the previous screen. While in the current location display: Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn. Press , the PTT button, or the preprogrammed GPS button to return to the Home screen.
  • Page 46 APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  The Global Positioning System (GPS) Editing the Alias of a Waypoint Procedure: Press to add a space. Press to toggle between mixed case mode, While in the current location display: uppercase mode, and lowercase mode. Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.
  • Page 47 APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  The Global Positioning System (GPS) Editing the Coordinates of a Waypoint Procedure: The first number blinks. Press to move to the previous number/coordinates. While in the current location display: Press to move back to the next number/coordinates. Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

  • Page 48: Deleting A Single Saved Waypoint

    APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  The Global Positioning System (GPS) Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint Procedure: While in the current location display: Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn. to Waypoints. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. The display shows a list of waypoints.

  • Page 49: Deleting All Saved Waypoints

    APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  The Global Positioning System (GPS) Deleting All Saved Waypoints Press the Menu Select button directly below Yes to delete Procedure: all waypoints. While in the current location display: Press the Menu Select button directly below No to return Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.
  • Page 50 APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  The Global Positioning System (GPS) Measuring the Distance and Bearing from a Saved Waypoint Procedure: The 16-Position Select Channel While in the current location display: Knob * Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn. On/Off/Volume to Dist frm here.
  • Page 51 APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  The Global Positioning System (GPS) Using the Location Feature While in Emergency Mode When the Emergency feature is activated by pressing the emergency button, the radio exits the Location menu and returns to the Home (default) screen so that you can see which channel the emergency signal is going out on. However, you may re-enter the Location menu while still in emergency mode, provided that Silent Emergency has not been activated.

  • Page 52: Trunking System Controls

    APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  Trunking System Controls Using the Fail-soft System The fail-soft system ensures continuous radio communications during a trunked system failure. If a trunking system fails completely, the radio goes into fail- soft operation and automatically switches to its fail-soft channel.
  • Page 53 APX 7000XE M3.5 ADVANCED FEATURES  Trunking System Controls Going Out of Range When your radio goes out of the range of the system, it can On/Off/Volume no longer lock onto a control channel. Control Knob The 16-Position Select Channel Procedure: Knob * You hear a low-pitched tone.

  • Page 54: Turning Keypad Tones On Or Off

    APX 7000XE M3.5 UTILITIES  Turning Keypad Tones On or Off You can enable and disable keypad tones, if needed. The 16-Position Select Channel Procedure: Knob * [Menu] On/Off/Volume to Mute. Control Knob Press the Menu Select button directly below Mute. The display momentarily shows Tones off, indicating that Top Side the keypad tones are disabled.

  • Page 55: Using The Time-Out Timer

    APX 7000XE M3.5 UTILITIES  Using the Time-Out Timer This feature turns off your radio’s transmitter. You cannot Press the PTT button to re-transmit. transmit longer than the preset timer setting. The time-out timer restarts and the LED lights up solid red. If you attempt to do so, the radio automatically stops your transmission, and you hear a talk-prohibit tone.

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