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GME CP50 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 CP50 Series Handheld Transceiver CP50 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION: DIAGNOSTICS: Accessories Tilt & Movement Features CH Info Controls Battery Voltage, Radio Info & RSSI Display SERVICES: Charging the battery Status, Sending & Setting Status GENERAL OPERATION: Check Request Turning the Radio On/Off & Volume Stun Selecting Channels Revive Request Transmitting ADDENDUM:...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The CP50 has been designed and made in Australia by Standard Communications Pty Ltd specifically to meet the requirements of professional radio users. Please read this user manual thoroughly. It provides information on the features, parts, controls and specifications of the CP50 radio.

  • Page 4: Controls

    CONTROLS The instructions below describe the locations and generic functions of the controls on the CP50 handheld radio. Each of these controls have been configured by your dealer for your application. If required, please refer to your dealer for more detailed operating instructions relating to the specific programming of your radio.

  • Page 5: Display

    CHARGING THE BATTERY Removing the Battery 1. Locate the battery latch on the base of the CP50. 2. Pull the battery latch forward while sliding the battery downwards from the radio. Once the battery has been released, lift it away from the radio.
  • Page 6 Charging the Battery The desktop charger is designed to charge the battery while it is attached to the radio. Alternatively, the battery can be removed and charged separately. When charging the battery separately, slide the battery into the slot at the rear of the desktop charger compartment. While the battery is charging, the indicator LED is red.
  • Page 7 In-Vehicle Charging Insert radio ver cally into moun ng bracket 12V In-Vehicle Lighter Power Plug Mounting Bracket Power Indicator Connector C P 5 0 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...

  • Page 8: General Operation

    GENERAL OPERATION Please refer to the diagrams on the ‘Controls’ page for a general description of the controls and keys. TURNING THE RADIO ON / OFF & VOLUME: Rotate the Volume knob clockwise past the ‘click’ to switch the radio on. Continue to rotate the Volume knob clockwise to increase the volume.

  • Page 9: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATION The CP50 has a large range of features and settings. Your dealer will have preprogrammed the required features into your radio and can provide with you with details on how to access them. PROGRAMMED SHORTCUT KEYS: There are 9 programmable shortcut keys on the CP50 radio.

  • Page 10: Zones

    Zones Zones are used to organise selected channels into groups. The radio supports up to 127 zones, each containing a different combination of channels. Each zone can be programmed with a unique identifying label. Zones can be selected either from a preprogrammed Zone key or from the ZONE option via the programmed Menu key (whichever is available).

  • Page 11: Beeper

    Beeper The beeper provides audible beeps to alert you to various actions within the radio. The Beeper has three settings. Select ON to enable beeps for key presses and alerts. Select ALERTS to enable beeps only for alerts. Select OFF to disable all beeps. Beeper Beeper Beeper...

  • Page 12: Squelch

    Squelch The Squelch is used to eliminate the annoying background noise when there are no signals present. The radio features a preset squelch system which can be switched ON or OFF from the Menu. When the squelch is OFF, the receiver’s background noise can be heard when there are no signals present (unless Quiet is enabled).

  • Page 13: Tx Power

    TX Power The TX Power setting allows you to change the power level of the transmitter. The radio has three power level settings: 100mW, 1W and 5W. Each selection of the TX Power setting will automatically cycle the TX power to the next setting. 100mW TO SET THE POWER LEVEL: From a preprogrammed TX Power shortcut key:...

  • Page 14: Channel Announcements

    Recall Channel To recall a preselected channel assigned to a preprogrammed key 1. Press the preprogrammed Recall Channel shortcut key. The radio immediately switches to the preselected channel. If Channel Announce is active the new channel number will be announced. Channel Announce Channel Announce provides audible voice announcements when changing channels.

  • Page 15: Talk Around

    Talk Around Talk Around allows you to communicate directly with a nearby radio if the local repeater is out of range or is not working. When enabled, the radio transmits and receives on the same frequency, effectively bypassing the repeater. The radio you are talking to will also need to select Talk Around and be within direct communication range of your radio.

  • Page 16: Scan

    Scan Use Scan to quickly scan through a number of selected channels while searching for signals. If a signal is found, the radio pauses on that channel to allow the signal to be heard. When the signal has gone, the radio resumes scanning for further signals. To activate the Scan press the programmed Scan shortcut key.

  • Page 17: Selcall

    Selcall Selcall (Selective Calling) is a secure signalling system that allows individual radios to be selectively called on a shared channel. If your radio receives a Selcall, it will beep to alert you to the call and will display IN CALL along with the caller’s ID. To send and receive a Selcall, each radio must be preprogrammed with its own unique radio ID.

  • Page 18: Selcall Mode

    Selcall Mode The Selcall mode switches the Selcall contact list display between numeric and Alpha (text) mode. When Alpha mode is ON, Selcall contacts are identified by their text labels. When Alpha mode is OFF, Selcall contacts are identified by their numeric Selcall ID. TO SWITCH THE SELCALL MODE: From a preprogrammed Selcall Mode shortcut key: 1.
  • Page 19 Quiet Mode: The Quiet Mode setting enables quiet operation on any channels that have been selected using the Quiet Channel setting. TO ENABLE QUIET MODE OPERATION: From a preprogrammed Quiet Mode shortcut key: 1. Press the preprogrammed Quiet Mode shortcut key repeatedly to cycle between Q ON and Q OFF.

  • Page 20: Dtmf

    DTMF DTMF (Dual Tone Multiple Frequency) is an analog signalling system that allows the radio to dial telephone numbers on a network that uses Telephone Connect hardware. TO MAKE A DTMF CALL TO A CONTACT SELECTED FROM A LIST: From a preprogrammed DTMF Menu shortcut key: 1.

  • Page 21: Monitor

    Monitor The monitor function is used to monitor (listen) to a channel that would otherwise remain quiet under the control of a tone squelch system. Tone squelch systems allow multiple groups to share the same channel without disturbing each other. Only transmissions from radios in your group will open the squelch in your radio.

  • Page 22: Lone Worker

    Lone Worker The Lone Worker feature is designed to help protect those who are working alone. When enabled, the Lone Worker feature will sound an alarm at regular intervals to prompt you to ‘Check-in’ by pressing a key on the radio to confirm that you are OK. If you do not respond within the allotted time, the radio will assume that you may be in danger and will transmit an alarm signal indicating that you may require assistance.

  • Page 23: Power Saving

    Power Saving The Power Saving function allows the radio to conserve power by ‘sleeping’ during periods of inactivity, while still retaining the ability to ‘wake up’ when an incoming call is detected. The Power Saving mode can be set to OFF, Moderate or Aggressive. Aggressive Moderate A moderate setting will conserve power while still reacting quickly to signal inputs.

  • Page 24: Save Channel

    Save Channel Allows you to save a channel of your own selection to a shortcut key of your own selection. NOTE: If the shortcut key you select is already assigned, the saved channel will overwrite it and the original shortcut assignment will be lost. Press the preprogrammed Save Channel shortcut key: 1.

  • Page 25: Diagnostics

    DIAGNOSTICS A range of radio test features may have been programmed into your radio. If so, selected features may be accessible by pressing one or more preprogrammed shortcut keys or by entering the Diagnostics menu. Please check with your dealer for available options. To access DIAGNOSTICS through a menu (if available): 1.

  • Page 26: Ch Info

    CH Info Select CHAN INF from the programmed Diagnostics Menu to choose from a list of menu items that display information about the currently selected channel. Press the keys to select the menu item then press the Menu key to view. After viewing an item, press the programmed Menu key to return to normal operation or wait 5 seconds and the radio will return automatically.

  • Page 27: Battery Voltage, Radio Info & Rssi

    Displays whether Digital Selcall is enabled on the selected channel. Battery Voltage Displays the current battery voltage. Press the preprogrammed Battery Voltage shortcut key or select the BATTERY option from the Diagnostics Menu. The battery voltage is displayed e.g. 7.75V. Press the keys or preprogrammed Battery Voltage shortcut key or the Menu key again to return to normal operation.

  • Page 28: Services

    SERVICES Status Your radio’s Status indicates your current situation such as ‘At Lunch’. You can broadcast your status to others or simply set your status so that others may query it. Send Status To broadcast a preprogrammed Status message: 1. Press the preprogrammed Send Status key. Your radio will immediately transmit the preprogrammed Status message.
  • Page 29 Set Status Allows you to select your radio’s Status. Your radio will send this status in response to a Status Query sent from another radio. To set a preprogrammed Status message: 1. Press the preprogrammed Set Status shortcut key. The status will be displayed for a period of time then the radio will return to normal operation.

  • Page 30: Check Request

    Check Request Requests a Radio Check from a selected radio to confirm the selected radio is available and in range. If the Check Request is successful, the selected radio will respond and your radio will briefly display ACK. The selected radio will not be alerted to the request. SENDING A CHECK REQUEST: To send a Check Request to a preprogrammed radio contact: 1.

  • Page 31: Stun

    STUN Stun can be used to disable a radio that has been lost or stolen to prevent unauthorised use. Use of the stun feature is usually restricted. If the selected radio is switched on and in range and the Stun Request is successful, the selected radio will transmit a response and your radio will briefly display ACK.

  • Page 32: Revive Request

    Revive Use Revive to reactivate a radio that has been previously stunned using the Stun feature. The Revive feature is usually restricted. A freshly stunned radio will appear ‘dead’ and could be mistaken for having a flat battery. To determine if a radio has been stunned, switch the radio Off then On again. A stunned radio will sound an alarm, flash the backlight and display REMINDER.

  • Page 33: Addendum

    ADDENDUM MENU OPTIONS MENU ITEM SUB MENU SETTINGS ZONE Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, etc Select Radio ID to Send SELCALL DTMF Select Radio ID to Send Squelch Open, Closed Monitor On, Off Talkaround On, Off Quiet On, Off Squelch Level 1 –...

  • Page 34: Programmable Key Options

    PROGRAMMABLE KEY OPTIONS Resets the Lone Worker or Man Down alarm. If the radio is in Emergency Alarm Reset mode, it will also get cancelled. Lets the user manually assign a designated key to a specific function Assign Key selected from a list. Backlight Cycles the backlight modes.
  • Page 35 PROGRAMMABLE KEY OPTIONS Menu Display menu Monitor Open/close monitor. Monitor Menu Brings up a menu to select Monitor on/off. Power Saving Cycle power saving mode between off, moderate, aggressive. Power Saving Menu Brings up a menu to select Power Saving mode. Quiet Toggle quiet state on/off.
  • Page 36 PROGRAMMABLE KEY OPTIONS Show the Status Selection menu. Radio will send the selected status upon Send Status Menu selection. Set the status to a specific pre-programmed value. Intended to be Set Status mapped to a single key press. Show the Status Selection menu. Radio will send the selected status in Set Status Menu response to Status Query.

  • Page 37: Notices & Warnings

    NOTICES & WARNINGS COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Standard Communications Pty Ltd reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties without express permission is strictly prohibited. © 2020 Standard Communications Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia INTERFERENCE WITH VEHICLE ELECTRONICS: Some of the electronics in your vehicle may be susceptible to RF energy when your radio is transmitting.

  • Page 38: Warranty

    This warranty against defects is given by Standard Communications Pty Ltd ACN 000 346 814 (We, us, our or GME). Our contact details are set out in clause 2.7. This warranty statement only applies to products purchased in Australia. Please contact your local GME distributor for products sold outside of Australia.
  • Page 39 (f) Goods where the serial number has been removed or made illegal. 4. Warranty period: 4.1 We provide the following warranty on GME and Kingray products. No repair or replacement during the warranty period will renew or extend the warranty period past the period from original date of purchase.

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