Motorola MJ270AR User Manual

Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliances with RF exposure regulatory guidelines, if
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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. Use of non-Motorola-approved
Two-Way Radio
accessories may exceed RF exposure regulatory guidelines.
User's Guide If you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-
worn accessories and are not using the radio held in the normal use
position, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5
cm) from your body when transmitting.
Data Operation
If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or
without an accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna at
least one inch (2.5 cm) from the body.
pproved ccessories
• 53724: Remote Speaker with Push-to-Talk Microphone
• 53725: Headset with Swivel Boom Microphone
• 53727: Earbud with Push-to-Talk Microphone
• 53728: Flexible Ear Receiver
• 56320: Earpiece with Boom Microphone
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to
electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded,
designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
Models
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
MJ270AR, MJ270CLR, subject to the following two conditions:
KEM ML36100 19B MJ270CMR, MJ270PR
1. This device may not cause harmful interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For More Information
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts,
For further information, you may contact Motorola Solutions, Inc.
turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you
as follows:
to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment
rgentina: Call 0-800-666-86-76
that is sensitive to external RF energy.
Chile: Call 0-800-201-442
Colombia: Call 1-800-700-15-04
ircraft
Peru: Call 0-800-52-470
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard an
aircraft. ny use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable
regulations per airline crew instructions.
Safety and General Information
Medical Devices – Pacemakers
Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation The dvanced Medical Technology ssociation recommends that a
minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a
Read This Information efore Using Your Radio.
handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations
The information provided in this document supersedes the general
are consistent with the independent research by and
safety information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002.
recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug dministration.
Transmit and Receive Procedure
People with pacemakers should:
Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control
• LW YS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their
your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/
pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.
uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the
• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
following procedure:
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential
• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.
for interference.
• To receive calls, release the PTT button.
• Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect
• To transmit (talk), press the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button.
that interference is taking place.
Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio
Medical Devices – Hearing ids
generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting
Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids.
(in terms of measuring standards compliance).
In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy
Medical Devices – Other
exposure standards and guidelines:
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of
manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately
Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J.
shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in
• merican National Standards Institute ( NSI)/Institute of obtaining this information.
Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992.
Safety and General Use While Driving
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.
Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in the
1-1999 Edition.
area where you drive, and always obey them. If you do use your
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection radio while driving, please:
(ICNIRP) 1998.
• Give full attention to driving and to the road.
• Health Canada - Safety Code 6; Limits of Human Exposure to
• Use hands-free operation, if available.
Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy in the Frequency Range
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if
from 3 kHz to 300 GHz (2009).
driving conditions so require.
• ustralian Communications uthority Radiocommunications
(Electromagnetic Radiation—Human Exposure) Standard, 2003. The use of a two-way radio while engaged in activities requiring
concentration may cause distraction or otherwise impair your
• N TEL NNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002.
ability to safely participate in such activities. lways use technology
• N TEL NNEX to Resolution No. 533 of September 10, 2009.
safely.
To ensure optimal radio performance and make sure human
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the
exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the
air bag deployment area. ir bags inflate with great force. If a
guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to the
portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air
following procedures.
bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause
Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
ntenna Care
Potentially Explosive tmospheres
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could
explosive atmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualified
damage the radio and may violate radio regulations. should be used in such areas as "Intrinsically Safe." Do not remove,
install or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially
Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is "IN USE." Holding the
explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in
antenna affects its effective range.
bodily injury or even death.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to
above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains
rgentina - MJ270 R
chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) and
Uso Familiar frequency use is subject to CNC Resolution SC No.
any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your
2750/98. No license is required for use in rgentina. Consult the
vehicle engine. reas with potentially explosive atmospheres are
CNC at www.cnc.gov.ar for more information.
often—but not always—posted.
Blasting Caps and reas
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 radios." Obey all signs and
instructions.
Operational Cautions
ntennas
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. Chile - MJ270CLR
Servicio de Banda Local UHF frequency use is subject to SUBTEL
Batteries
Resolution 1.261 and Resolution 52 Exenta. A license is required for use
ll batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as
in Chile. To obtain a Banda Local end-user license:
burns if a conductive material—like jewelry, keys or beaded chains—
touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an
1. Fill out the required application form to request Local Band service.
electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in
a. It is available on the SUBTEL website: http://www.subtel.gob.cl/
handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a
index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1388&Itemid=2087
pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.
b. It is also available at the SUBTEL offices:
Exercise care when removing NiMH or batteries. Do not use
Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones
sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
Unidad de Licencias y Permisos
Battery Charger Safety Instructions: Lorenzo Gotuzzo N°124, piso 6
Save these Instructions Santiago, Chile
Tel. (56-2) 421 3634
1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
2. Present this form with your ID at the above location.
2. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a
sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
3. Consult the SUBTEL offices for applicable fees.
3. Never alter the C cord or plug provided with the unit. If the
For more information, consult SUBTEL at www.subtel.cl or call their
plug will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a
offices at the telephone number listed above.
qualified electrician. n improper condition can result in a risk
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of electric shock.
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4. To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull the plug
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rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger from the
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C receptacle.
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5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the
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outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
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6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola
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may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
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7. Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on,
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tripped over or subjected to damage or stress.
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8. n extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
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necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a
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risk of a fire and/or electric shock. If an extension cord must be
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used, make sure that:
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• The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same
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number, size and shape as those on the plug of the charger.
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• The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
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condition.
Colombia - MJ270CMR
• The extension cord size is 18 WG for lengths up to 100 feet,
Operacion itinerante de baja potencia frequency use is subject to
and 16 WG for lengths up to 150 feet.
CRC Resolución 002190 de 2003. No license is required for use in
9. The supply cord of the C adaptor cannot be replaced. If the
Colombia. Consult CRC at www.crcom.gov.co for more information.
cord is damaged, call customer service at the appropriate
number listed in the Warranty section.
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Changes or modifications, not expressly approved by Motorola, may
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void the user's authority granted by the local regulatory agency to
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operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with local
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regulatory requirements, transmitter adjustments should be made
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only by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically
qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the 6
private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization 7
representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any
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transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized
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by the local agency's equipment authorization for this radio could
violate local government regulatory rules. Peru - MJ270PR
Colectivo Familiar frequency use is subject to MTC RVM 388-200-
Note: MTC/15.03. No license is required for use in Peru. Consult MTC Peru
• Use of this outside the country where it was intended to be at www.mtc.gob.pe for more information.
distributed is subject to government regulations and may
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be prohibited.
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Licensing Information
Volume
Channel Frequency in MHZ
1 462.5625
Push-to-Talk
2 462.5875
3 462.6125
4 462.6375
5 462.6625
Flashlight Button
6 462.6875
7 462.7125 Microphone
Call Tone
Scroll/Weather
Flashlight LED
Display Screen Guide
Numbers for Channel,
Call Tone
Numbers for Codes
Frequency in MHZ Channel Frequency in MHZ
462.5500 18 467.6000
462.5625 19 467.6250
— Battery Meter
462.5750 20 467.6500
462.5875 21 467.6750
— Channel Power
462.6000 22 467.7000
Indicator (see Menu
462.6125 23 467.7250
Options)
462.6250 24 467.8125
— Lock
462.6375 25 467.8250
462.6500 26 467.8375
— Talk Confirmation
462.6625 27 467.8500
Tone (Roger Beep)
462.6750 28 467.8625
— Noise Filtering
462.6875 29 467.8750
462.7000 30 467.8875
— On/Off for each
462.7125 31 467.9000
feature
462.7250 32 467.9125
467.5500 33 467.9250
467.5750
Installing the Batteries
Each radio can use either 1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack or 3
alkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are low.
Frequency in MHZ Channel Frequency in MHZ
Installing NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack (Optional ccessory)
462.5625 10 467.6125
1. Turn the radio off.
462.5875 11 467.6375
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery cover latch
462.6125 12 467.6625
up and remove the cover.
462.6375 13 467.6875
3. Remove the NiMH battery pack from the clear plastic bag.
462.6625 14 467.7125
(Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack.)
462.6750 15 467.7625
4. Insert the NiMH battery pack with the diagram facing you.
462.7125 16 467.8125
5. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
467.5625 17 467.8375
Installing the Three
462.5875 18 467.9125
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery cover latch
up and remove the cover.
3. Insert the three
shown inside.
Frequency in MHZ Channel Frequency in MHZ 4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
462.5625 8 467.5625
Radio Battery Meter
462.5875 9 467.5875
The radio battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full
462.6125 10 467.6125 to empty . When the radio has one segment left, the
462.6375 11 467.6375 radio chirps periodically or after releasing
462.6625 12 467.6625
Removing the NiMH Battery Pack (Optional ccessory)
462.6875 13 467.6875
1. Turn the radio off.
462.7125 14 467.7125
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to
release the battery cover and remove the cover.
3. Remove the NiMH battery pack by pulling the ribbon attached to
the radio.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
Removing the Three Batteries
Control Buttons
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to
release the battery cover and remove the cover.
3. Gently remove each alkaline battery by easing each battery
out individually.
Emergency lert
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
Notes
• Exercise care when removing NiMH or
LED Indicator
sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
• Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended
periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause
permanent damage to your radio.
ccessory Jack
Using the Battery Charger (Optional ccessory)
The battery charger provides drop-in charging convenience for
Menu/Lock
NiMH batteries and can be placed on any flat surface, such as a
desk or workbench. Charge the NiMH battery overnight (at least 16
hours) before using it for the first time. fter the initial charge, an
Scan/Monitor
empty battery is fully charged within 14 hours.
1. Follow the steps above to install a NiMH Battery Pack.
2. Plug the C power supply cord into the jack on the desk stand.
3. Plug the C power supply into a standard wall outlet.
Mini-USB
4. With a radio facing forward, slide it into one of the charging
Charging Port pockets.
5. When charging in the battery charger, the red light on the
charger base will glow continuously.
Using the mini-USB Charging Connector
The mini-USB charging connector is a handy port that allows you to
conveniently charge your NiMH battery pack. This is an alternative
to charging your NiMH battery pack in the Battery Charger desk
stand using the C wall adaptor and especially useful when used
while traveling.
vailable mini-USB charging options: (optional accessories)
1. Wall travel charger
2. Vehicle charger
3. Mini-USB computer cable
— Scan
If using a computer, the computer must be turned on.
1. Plug your mini-USB cable or charger into a power source as is
— Call Tone,
appropriate for your accessory.
Keypad Tone
2. Plug the cable into the mini-USB port on the bottom of your radio.
— Hands-Free Use
3. n empty battery will be fully charged in 14 hours.
Without
Accessories 4. The LED indicator light on the radio will glow to indicate that the
battery is charging.
— Hands-Free Use
Notes
With Accessories
• The light will remain red after the NiMH battery pack is fully
charged.
• When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not
charge the NiMH battery pack until the battery temperature
acclimates (usually about 20 minutes).
• For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger within
16 hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.
Getting Started
• If the radio is kept on while charging, the charging time will be
extended.
• Even though the charger is connected, you may not be able to
transmit a message if the battery is completely empty
time for the battery to charge to 1 bar
transmit a message.
ttaching and Removing the Belt Clip
1. ttach belt clip to pocket or belt strap.
2. lign the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio.
3. Gently push until the clip clicks in place.
To Remove
1. Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to
release the catch.
lkaline Batteries
2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio.
Turning your Radio On and Off
Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to
turn the radio off.
alkaline batteries with + and - polarity as
1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all feature
icons available on the radio.
2. The display screen then shows the current channel, code and
all features that are enabled.
Setting the Volume
Press and hold for three seconds while rotating
(Low Battery lert).
reach a comfortable listening level.
1. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume.
2. Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an
uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.
Models MJ270 R, MJ270CLR, MJ270CMR, MJ270PR
batteries. Do not use
. llow
before attempting to
until you