RCA Prodigi RDR1520 Series Instruction Manual

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Page 1 ANSI/UL 913 CSA C22.2 No. 157...
Page 2 Cutting edge design, high-end professional grade materials and components, simple operation and superior assembly quality: RCA Communications Systems has it all, including our exclusive no-nonsense, four-year “Warranty Protection Program,” one of the most comprehensive warranties in the communications industry.
Page 3 Any service performed by away from your body. unauthorized technicians will void the warranty. For a complete list of RCA approved antennas, batteries, chargers, holsters audio » Turn radio off when near electrical blasting...
Page 4 RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual PRODUCT INSPECTION Prior to unpacking your RDR1520 Series portable radio, please inspect the packaging for signs of damage and report any damage or missing components immediately to your RCA B1520LI RDR1520 Li-Ion Battery Communications Systems Sales and Service...
Page 5 Side Button 1* Side Button 2* Accessories Connector Micro-USB (for charging & programming) Battery Battery Charging Contact Points These buttons are programmable by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer only upon request at the time of purchase. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 6 2. Plug the adapter’s DC connector into the DC socket on the back of the charger. (see using only an original RCA charger, exactly image B) as described in the charger user guide. 3. Place the radio with the battery attached, When the charger’s LED illuminates red,...
Page 7 -4°F (-20°C). Having temperature between 41°F ~ 104°F (5°C ~ a spare battery is always necessary in 40°C) to ensure a full charge. Temperatures extremely cold environments. A cold outside this range significantly reduce Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 8: Battery Storage
2. Recharge a battery after three months storage to avoid reduced battery capacity due to over-discharge. 3. When storing a battery, keep it in a dry place at room temperature. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 9 (See Figure 4) Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 2 * If antenna needs to be replaced, ensure that only RCA Communications Systems antennas are used. Damaged Antennas may reduce your radio coverage. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 10: Connecting Audio Accessories
The accessory connector is located on the side Using a small screwdriver, align the belt clip’s of the radio. It is used to connect RCA audio screw holes to the radio’s chassis. Attach by accessories to the radio. Remove the accessory turning the screws clockwise into the belt clip’s...
Page 11: Turn On/Off The Radio
If your radio does not power up, check your battery. Make sure that it is charged and properly attached. If your radio still does not power up, contact Figure 7 your RCA Communications Systems dealer. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 12: Programmable Buttons
RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Programmable Buttons All Alert Tones On/Off - Toggles all tones Your RCA Communications Systems Dealer can and alerts on or off. program the programmable buttons as shortcuts Emergency On - Initiates an emergency alarm to radio functions or preset channels/groups or call.
Page 13 Privacy feature between on and off for feature is enabled on your radio (programmed the channel. by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer), VOX On/Off - Toggles Voice Activated you will hear a short alert tone the moment Function on or off.
Page 14 (correct single call, group call, all call tone), the Select Zone radio opens the speaker to hear the call. • The Zone is a channel group, the radio can support two zones, each zone with 16 channels max. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 15 5. When done speaking release the PTT to enabled) and speak to the mic. receive again. 5. Release PTT to receive. 6. If there is no talking on this channel during a preset time, the call ends. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 16 5. Release PTT to receive, LED indicates green receiving the all calling. if your partner is answering. ♦ During the calling, you cannot use any preset button until the calling was end. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 17 PTT, it means the channel the group call or single call to the preset ID or is free and waiting for your response. Press contacts. This function can be assigned to the Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 18 PTT, it means the channel used to enable/disable privacy function. is free and waiting for your response. Press PTT to respond, if there is no talking on this channel in preset time, the call ends. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 19 In the process of lone work, the unit will sound channel. the alert tone in the due time, the user must press any key to indicate their safety, otherwise the unit will be go to automatic alarm mode. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 20: Start And Stop Scanning
When set up one priority channel, activate the priority scan function, this scan uses Cyclic scan mode, which always scans the priority channel during each common scan. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 22: Led Indicator
Blinking Red - Radio is scanning, Radio is on the duration set by the radio. transmitting at low battery condition, receiving Repetitive Tone - A single tone that repeats an emergency transmission or has failed the Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 23: Selecting A Channel, Subscriber Id Or Group Id
A Private Call is a call from an individual radio programmed Channel Selector Knob to select to another individual radio. the desired channel. There are two types of Private Calls. The first type is when a radio presence check is Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 24 2. Release the [PTT] button to listen. user’s full attention. When you receive an All 3. If there is no voice activity for a Call: predetermined period of time, the call 1. The LED blinks green. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 25: Making An All Call
Note: Users on the channel cannot respond to the target radio responds, the LED blinks an All Call. green. 3. If there is no voice activity for a predetermined period of time, the calls end. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 26: Emergency Operation
Press [PTT] button to any audio or visual indicators. There will be no initiate a call with the emergency initiating response (call) from the target radio until you radio. press the PTT button to initiate the call. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 27: Exiting Emergency Mode
Your radio must have privacy enabled on Scan lists are created and assigned to individual the channel to send a privacy-enabled channels / groups. The radio scans for voice transmission. To unscramble a privacy-enabled activity by cycling through the channel/ Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 28 • Manual Scan: Initiate scan manually period known as “hang time”. using the programmed by your RCA 1. Press the PTT button during hang time to Communications Systems dealer Scan ON/ respond to the call. The LED lights up red.
Page 29: Setting The Power Level
Stop and Start to restart a scan via the you. Low enables communication with radios programmed Scan button. in closer proximity. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 30: Turning Voice Operating Transmission (Vox) Feature On Or Off
• Do not place the radio in a dusty environment. • Clean with a lint-free cloth moistened with clean water or a mild dishwashing liquid. • Avoid exposing to corrosives, solvents or spirits. Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Turn the volume control knob to its maximum volume. Radio is on, but you cannot b. Return the radio to your dealer to check for microphone hear voice transmissions or damage. they are not very loud Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 33 (or lesser) gain http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/ approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. sf01904.html http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ceb- To reduce potential radio interference to other bhst.nsf/eng/h_tt00080.html users, the antenna type and its gain should be so Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 34 • When worn on the body, always place other users. the radio in a RCA’s approved clip for • Do not use this device if the operational this product. Using approved body-worn requirements described herein are not met.
Page 35 • On ne peut pas enlever le Label RF de ce important que les données soient tirées de dispositif. la distance. • L’utilisateur doit utiliser le dispositif de • Quand on est sur le corps, toujours place Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 36 ISEDC Compliance statement This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause interference, and Copyright © 2019 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 37: Warranty Statement
RCA Communications Systems is not responsible for any ancillary equipment which is attached to or used in conjunction with RCA Communications Systems products. RCA Communications Systems offers to the original end user a Two (2) Year Limited Warranty on the RCA RDR1520 Radio Handset.
Page 38 RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual RCA Communications Systems shall have no obligation to repair or replace the product, if there is damage as a result of normal wear and tear or if the damage is caused in whole or in part by...
Page 39 Phone: 310-224-5100 / Fax: 310-224-5101 www.discounttwo-wayradio.com RCA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS strives to achieve accuracy and completeness of this manual, but no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given. All the above specifications and design are subject to change without notice due to continuous development.

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