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Motorola VLR 150 User Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Monitoring a Channel ....27 Notes Scanning ........27 Introduction ........1 Customer Programming Mode ..29 FCC Licensing Information ....3 Factory Default Settings ....30 Interference Information ....3 Entering Advanced Configuration RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Mode ..........31 Control Information and Feature Summary Chart ....39 Operational Instructions for Features ........39...
  • Page 4 Contents Nuisance Ch Delete ...... 44 Scan Advanced ......44 Reset to Factory Defaults (2) ..45 Reverse Burst ....... 45 Scan ..........45 Cloning Radio Settings ....46 Advanced Features ......47 Troubleshooting ......49 Use and Care ........52 Frequencies and Bandwidths ..

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Motorola VLR150 Radio. Your radio is a product of Motorola’s long experience as a world leader in designing and manufacturing communications equipment. The VLR150 radios provide cost-effective communications for businesses such as retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and schools.
  • Page 6 RF energy exposure limits. MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 7: Fcc Licensing Information

    1-888-CALL-FCC 1-800-418-3676 1-888-225-5322 Or: http://www.fcc.gov Before filling out your application, you must decide which frequency(ies) you can operate on. See “Frequencies and Code Charts”. For questions on determining the radio frequency, call Motorola Product Services at: 1-800-448-6686 or 0-800-16872 (Brazil).
  • Page 8 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 or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services.

  • Page 9: Rf Energy Exposure Awareness And Control Information And Operational Instructions For Occupational Use

    These recommended RF exposure levels include substantial margins of protection. All Motorola two-way radios are designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure they meet government-established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios.
  • Page 10 Your Motorola two-way radio has a RF Exposure Product Label. Also, your Motorola user manual, or separate safety booklet includes information and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements.
  • Page 11 Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: • United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR et seq. & FCC, OET Bulletin 65 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1 •...
  • Page 12 NOTE: RF exposures decrease with increasing distance from the antenna. • Body Worn Operation. When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Motorola-approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important because the use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits.
  • Page 13 Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Medical Devices Pacemakers, Defibrillators or other Implanted Medical Devices Persons with pacemakers, Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) or other active implantable medical devices (AIMD) should: •...
  • Page 14 Use of Communication Devices While Driving Always check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the areas where you drive. • Give full attention to driving and to the road. • Use hands-free operation, if available. • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call, if driving conditions or regulations so require.
  • Page 15 Operational Warnings For Vehicle With Air Bags: Refer to vehicle manufacturer's manual prior to installation of electronic equipment to avoid interference with air bag wiring. W A R N I N G DO NOT place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.

  • Page 16: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    Operational Warnings (Continued) Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (Explosive atmospheres refers to hazard classified locations that may contain hazardous gas, vapors, or dusts.) W A R N I N G Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless it is a portable radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as Intrinsically Safe (for example, Factory Mutual, CSA, UL, or CENELEC).

  • Page 17: Operational Cautions

    Operational Cautions Antennas 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. C a u t i o n Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns, if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals.
  • Page 18 Warnings for Radios Approved as Intrinsically Safe Radios must ship from the Motorola manufacturing facility with the hazardous atmosphere capability and the intrinsic safety approval labelling (FM, UL, CSA, CENELEC). Radios will not be upgraded to this capability and labeled once they have been shipped to the field.
  • Page 19 REPAIRS FOR MOTOROLA PRODUCTS WITH INTRINSICALLY SAFE APPROVAL ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. Repairs to a Motorola FM approved radio product should only be done at a location that W A R N I N G has been FM audited under the FM 3605 repairs and service standard.
  • Page 20 The manual PN referenced on the Intrinsically Safe Approval Label identifies the approved Accessories and or options that can be used with that portable radio unit. Using a non-Motorola-intrinsically-safe battery and or accessory with the Motorola approved radio unit will void the intrinsically safe approval of that radio unit.

  • Page 21: Radio Controls

    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 Use [ and ] to: Exit a menu Change channels Use T to: Change menu settings Monitor the frequency Scan channels Speaker...

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the Batteries Your radio uses a rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. 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.

  • Page 23: Installing The Swivel Belt Holster

    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 1-800-448-6686 or 0-800-16872 (Brazil) to request replacement part.

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Use only the charger supplied with the radio, or other VLR150 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.
  • Page 25 Using the 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.
  • Page 26 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 46). The LED is solid red when the battery is charging, and solid green when charging is complete.

  • Page 27: Turning Your Radio On And Off

    Turning Your Radio On and Off See page 17 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 blinks every 3 seconds. When you turn the radio on, the radio chirps and the display briefly shows all features and display segments.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Volume

    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...

  • Page 29: Talking And Receiving

    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 T again to stop monitoring. 2.

  • Page 30: Talk Range

    Talk Range Industrial Multi-Level Inside steel/concrete Inside multi-level industrial buildings buildings Up to 200,000 sq. ft. Up to 15 floors Locking the Keypad You can lock the keypad to avoid accidentally changing your radio settings. 1. Press and hold S for 3 seconds. 2.

  • Page 31: Monitoring A Channel

    Monitoring a Channel Monitoring allows you to check for activity on a channel. 1. Press and hold T If the channel is clear to use, you will hear static and w and 0 will display. 2. Press T again to stop monitoring. Scanning You can scan up to 4 channels and frequencies.
  • Page 32 Skipping and Removing Channels While Scanning Scan has two temporary features to make it easier to use. • Scan advance If the radio stops scanning on a channel you do not want to listen to, press ] to resume scanning for the next active channel. •...

  • Page 33: Customer Programming Mode

    Customer Programming Mode Programming mode allows you to change the following settings on your radio: • Channel • Configure the operating frequency from a pre-programmed frequency list • Interference eliminator code • Call tones • Microphone gain • Scan list •...

  • Page 34: Factory Default Settings

    Factory Default Settings Your radio is programmed at the factory to the following settings: VLR 150 (Non-Brazil) VLR 150 (Brazil only) Frequency PL Code Frequency PL Code Channel Off (0) Call Tone/ ® VibraCall Off (0) 2 (medium sensitivity) Microphone...

  • Page 35: Entering Advanced Configuration Mode

    Entering Advanced Configuration Mode Advanced Configuration Mode allows you to configure special settings in your radio without the need of a computer. Press and hold Push to Talk and T for 3 seconds while turning the radio on. The radio beeps and displays k , the channel number blinks, and the frequency (indicated by l) and code (indicated by y) display alternately.
  • Page 36 Note: See page 53 for information on frequencies for communicating with other business radios. Programming the Interference Eliminator Code The interference eliminator code helps minimize interference by providing code combinations that filter out static, noise, and unwanted messages. 1. In Advanced Configuration mode, press S until k displays and the code number blinks.
  • Page 37 ® Programming Call Tones and VibraCall Your radio can transmit call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you are about to talk. Your radio is programmed at the factory with call tones turned off (set to 0), but you can change this setting to choose a distinctive call tone. ®...
  • Page 38 Programming Microphone Gain You can adjust the microphone sensitivity to suit different users or operating environments. 1. In advanced configuration mode, press S until g and ? display. 2. Press [ or ] to select the sensitivity level: = High sensitivity, for quiet environments = Medium sensitivity (default) = Low sensitivity, for loud environments 3.
  • Page 39 Programming with Customer Programming Software The easiest way to program or change features in your radio is by using the Customer Programming Software (CPS) and the CPS Programming Cable(*). CPS Software is available for free as web based downloadable software at www.motorolasolutions.com/CLS.
  • Page 40 To program, connect the VLR Series radio via the Drop-in Charger Tray and CPS Programming Cable to your computer as shown in the picture above. Prior to programming, verify that the switch in the Programming Cable is in the ‘Analog(**)’ position.
  • Page 41 CPS Basic Menu Instructions 1. Open the CPS software and click on the “RADIO” top tab. 2. Click on the “READ” tab to read the radio(*), or On the drop down menu “Radio Type”, select “CLS” if you want to open a new profile or an existing one.
  • Page 42 4. Once you have changed all the settings, click “Writeto radio” in order to program your radio with the new settings. The CPS will display a window confirming the writing (programming of your radio) is successful. You can also save your profile at any time in order to use the same settings when programming other radios by clicking on “Save to profile”.

  • Page 43: Feature Summary Chart

    Feature Summary Chart Features Programmable Programmable Default Programming Tips via Advanced via CPS Configuration Backlight 5 sec Enable or disable backlight by using CPS. Call Tones Advanced Configuration available for VLR150 by going into Advanced Configuration Mode(1). Values available are 0 (OFF),1, 2, 3 and 4 (Vibrator).

  • Page 44: Channels

    Features Programmable Programmable Default Programming Tips via Advanced via CPS Configuration Channels Model You can select Dependant channels using the + or - button. You can also add or delete channels using the CPS. Note: Enabling/ disabling channels via CPS automatically affects the Maximum Channels you...

  • Page 45: Cloning Mode

    Features Programmable Programmable Default Programming Tips via Advanced via CPS Configuration Cloning Mode Enabled Enables radio to enter cloning mode in order to clone its profile settings into other radios (using Radio to Radio Cloning Cable or Multi-Unit Charger). Press PTT, MON while turning radio Note: You can clone radios using the...

  • Page 46: Bandwidth Range

    Features Programmable Programmable Default Programming Tips via Advanced via CPS Configuration Bandwidth Range Model Radios Bandwidth is Dependant fixed and non- programmable. Bandwidth Range for 1W radios: UHF 461-470 Mhz. Codes, Interference Channel and Use Advanced Eliminator Codes Model Configuration Mode (CTCSS/DPL) Dependant for front panel radio...

  • Page 47: Low Battery Alert - Shutdown

    Features Programmable Programmable Default Programming Tips via Advanced via CPS Configuration Low Battery Alert - Gives a sequence of Shutdown loud and high beep tones to alert battery level is low. This a non-programmable feature. Maximum Channels Model and CPS Use the Advanced programmable Configuration Mode...

  • Page 48: Nuisance Ch Delete

    Features Programmable Programmable Default Programming Tips via Advanced via CPS Configuration Nuisance Ch Delete "-" Button Press MON Button to start scanning and wait until the radio lands on the channel you want to delete. Long press "-" button to delete the channel.

  • Page 49: Reset To Factory Defaults (2)

    Features Programmable Programmable Default Programming Tips via Advanced via CPS Configuration Reset to Factory Enabled Allows to restore Defaults (2) radio's factory defaults. Press PTT, Menu simultaneously for 3 seconds while turning ON radio. Reverse Burst Reverse Burst eliminates unwanted noise (squelch tail) during loss of carrier detection.

  • Page 50: Cloning Radio Settings

    Cloning Radio Settings You can copy VLR150 radio settings from one radio (the source) to a second radio using the Multi-Unit Charger (MUC) optional accessory. See the MUC User's Guide for more information. You can clone only one radio at a time. A multi-channel radio can clone to a single- channel radio, but only the first channel is cloned.

  • Page 51: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features You can set the following features by pressing and holding additional buttons while turning the radio on. Press This Button Default To Do This While Turning Setting the Radio On Turn Keypad Tones On/Off Turns keypad beeps off for silent keypad operation. Turn End-of-Transmission Tone On/Off If enabled, your two-way radio transmits a tone when you finish transmitting.
  • Page 52 Press This Button Default To Do This While Turning Setting the Radio On Restore Factory Defaults Push to Talk S Returns radio to its original factory settings.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Try This: No Power Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery. Make sure Push to Talk is completely pressed while transmitting. Message not Recharge, replace, and/or reposition batteries. transmitted Verify the transmit light is illuminated while speaking. Verify Channel, Frequency, and Code settings are correct. Hearing other noises or Frequency may be in use.
  • Page 54 Symptom Try This: Confirm radios have the same channel, frequency, and interference eliminator code settings (see page 29). Recharge, replace, and/or reposition batteries. Message not received Move to another location. Obstructions and operating indoors or in vehicles may decrease range. Verify radio is not in scan mode (see page 27).
  • Page 55 Symptom Try This: Low battery meter reading Verify radio is set to the correct battery type (see page 18). although new batteries are installed Cannot enter Unplug audio accessories and retry. kmode A) Ensure that there is no debris in the charging tray or on the radio contacts.

  • Page 56: Use And Care

    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 is submerged in water... Turn radio off and Do not use radio until Dry with soft cloth.

  • Page 57: Frequencies And Bandwidths

    Frequencies and Bandwidths These charts provide frequency information and are useful when using Motorola VLR150 radios with other business radios. Frequency Display Number is identical to XTN radios and PRO1150 frequency position (where applicable), but bandwidth may be different. UHF Frequencies (Non-Brazil)
  • Page 58 UHF Frequencies (Continued)(Non-Brazil) Display Frequency Display Frequency Number (MHz) Bandwidth Number (MHz) Bandwidth 464.3250 25.0 / 12.5 467.8500 25.0 / 12.5 464.4875 25.0 / 12.5 467.8625 25.0 / 12.5 464.5000 25.0 / 12.5 467.8750 25.0 / 12.5 464.5125 25.0 / 12.5 467.8875 25.0 / 12.5 464.5375...
  • Page 59 UHF Frequencies (Continued)(Non-Brazil) Display Frequency Display Frequency Number (MHz) Bandwidth Number (MHz) Bandwidth 468.7750 25.0 / 12.5 469.5000 25.0 / 12.5 468.8250 25.0 / 12.5 469.5500 25.0 / 12.5 468.8500 25.0 / 12.5 468.8750 25.0 / 12.5 468.9000 25.0 / 12.5 468.9250 25.0 / 12.5 468.9500...
  • Page 60 UHF Frequencies (Brazil only) Display Frequency Number (MHz) Bandwidth 459.5000 25.0 / 12.5 469.5000 25.0 / 12.5...
  • Page 61 Interference Eliminator Codes Display Code Display Code Display Code Number (Hz) Number (Hz) Number (Hz) 67.0 107.2 167.9 71.9 110.9 173.8 74.4 114.8 179.9 77.0 118.8 186.2 79.7 123.0 192.8 82.5 127.3 203.5 85.4 131.8 210.7 88.5 136.5 218.1 91.5 141.3 225.7 94.8...
  • Page 62 Digital Interference Eliminator Codes Display Digital Display Digital Display Digital Number Code Number Code Number Code...
  • Page 63 Digital Interference Eliminator Codes (Continued) Display Digital Display Digital Display Digital Number Code Number Code Number Code...

  • Page 65: Accessories

    Accessories Batteries Part No. Description PMNN4497_ VLR150 Li-Ion Battery 1800 mAh Audio Accessories Part No. Description HKLN4599_ Earpiece w/PTT, Mic, Slim Plug, PVC Free HKLN4601_ Dual Pin Surveillance w/PTT, Slim Plug, PVC Free HKLN4604_ Swivel Earpiece w/PTT, Slim plug, PVC Free HKLN4606_ Remote Speaker Mic w/PTT, Slim Plug, PVC Free HKLN4608_...

  • Page 66: Chargers

    (*) HKKN4027_ CPS Cable Kit must be used with the CLS Programming Cradle Note: Certain accessories may be or may not be available at the time of purchase. For latest information on accessories, contact your Motorola point of purchase or visit: www.motorolasolutions.com/CLS. For product-related questions, contact: 1-800-448-6686 or 0-800-16872 (Brazil).

  • Page 67: Warranty

    Motorola branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products (“Accessories”) and Motorola software contained on CD-ROMs or other tangible media and sold for use with these Products (“Software”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s) outlined below.
  • Page 68 Limited lifetime warranty for the lifetime of ownership by the first consumer purchaser of the product. • Business Two-way Radio Accessories. One (1) year from the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product. • Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Replaced. The balance of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from the date returned to the consumer, whichever is longer.
  • Page 69 (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. • Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage.
  • Page 70 IV. Software • Products Covered Software. Applies only to physical defects in the media that embodies the copy of the Software (e.g. CDROM or floppy disk). • Length of Coverage Ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. Software (Exclusion •...
  • Page 71 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 copyrights, patents, or...
  • Page 72 nonexclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product. Patent Notice This product is covered by one or more of the following United States patents. 5896277 5894292 5864752 5699006 5742484 D408396 D399821 D387758 D389158 5894592 5893027 5789098 5734975 5861850 D395882 D383745 D389827 D389139 5929825 5926514 5953640 6071640 D413022 D416252 D416893...
  • Page 73 VLR150 Programming Quick Reference Press and hold Push to Talk and T for 3 seconds while turning the radio on. The radio beeps and displays k, the channel number blinks, and the frequency (indicated by y) and code (indicated by ) display alternately. Set the Press [ or ].
  • Page 74 VLR150 Programming Quick Reference Press S until E displays. Press [ or ] to select 1 , 2 , or 3 Set a Call Tone for audible call tones, 4 for VibraCall, or 0 for off (default). Press S until display.
  • Page 76 Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078 U.S.A. MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2016 Motorola Solutions, Inc.

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