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  • Page 1 two way radio...
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual CONTENTS: Technical Specifications........4-5 LED Indicator..........20-21 Safety and General Information.......6 Audio Tones............21 Product Inspection..........7 Making and Receiving Calls......21 RCA RDR2000 Series Overview......8 Selecting a Zone..........21 RCA RDR2000 Series Overview (continued)..9 Selecting a Channel, Subscriber ID Preparing Radio For Initial Use......9...
  • Page 4 Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual CONTENTS continued Radio Check (only RDR2600 )......27 Editing a Text Message........35 Managing Sent Text Messages Sending a Radio Check........27 (RDR2550 /RDR2600 Remote Monitor (RDR2550 /RDR2600 )..28 Viewing Sent Text Messages......35 Initiating Remote Monitor.......28...

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual CONTENTS continued Restoring a Nuisance Channel......44 Checking the Firmware Version.......50 Utilities..............44 Checking the Codeplug Version......50 Keypad Locked and Unlocked Care and Cleaning...........50 Troubleshooting..........51 (only RDR2600 )..........44 Turning Keypad Tones On or Optional Accessories........52-57...
  • Page 6 Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual GENERAL TRANSMITTER 318g / 0.7 lb. (with battery Transmit power Weight B2618LI) FM noise 40dB@12.5KHz 5.3” X 2.3” X 1.3” Intermodulation 60dB Size:HxWxD (inch) (without antenna) Transmit Spurious -36dBm@<1GHz, Waterproof Level IP54 Dust &...

  • Page 7: Safety And General Information

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION such as those in hospitals or blasting areas advising people to turn off all two-way This radio is restricted to occupational use radios. Obey pilots and flight attendants only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure instructions to turn off radios on airplanes.

  • Page 8: Product Inspection

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual PRODUCT INSPECTION Prior to unpacking your RDR2000 Series portable radio, please inspect the packaging for signs of damage and report any damage or missing components immediately to your RCA RDR2500 RDR2600...

  • Page 9: Rca Rdr2000 Tm Series Overview

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual RCA RDR2000 Series Overview RDR2500 RDR2550 RDR2600 RDR2500 RDR2500 RDR2500 Note: The frequency band of your RDR2500 , RDR2550 or RDR2600 is marked on the radio label. If it is not visible, identify the frequency band according to the color circle on the antenna: white indicates UHF and red indicates VHF.

  • Page 10: Rca Rdr2000 Tm Series Overview (Continued)

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual RCA RDR2000 Series Overview Preparing Your Radio for Initial Use (continued) Antenna Setting Up Your Charger These buttons are programmable Top Button* by your RCA Communications 1. Plug the adapter’s AC connector into the...

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Battery Information Charging the Battery Your radio is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li- RDR2 500 lon) battery. To avoid damage and comply with warranty terms, charge the battery Image C using only an original RCA charger, exactly as described in the charger user guide.

  • Page 12: Battery Storage

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual battery life. The operating time (talk-time battery may work again when it returns to and standby time) is noticeably shorter than room temperature, so keep it for later use. normal, replace the battery.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Battery

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Attaching the Battery Figure 1 1. Place the battery on the back of the radio. (See Figure 1) 2. Press the battery down (See Figure 2) until the battery clicks into place.

  • Page 14: Attaching / Removing Antenna

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Attaching / Removing the Antenna Attaching / Removing the Belt Clip 1. With the radio turned off, set the antenna Using a small screwdriver, align the belt clip’s in its receptacle and turn clockwise until it screw holes to the radio’s chassis.

  • Page 15: Connecting Audio Accessories

    RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Connecting Audio Accessories The accessory connector is located on the side of the radio. It is used to connect RCA audio Turn On/Off the Radio accessories to the radio. Remove the accessory 1.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Volume

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Adjusting the Volume Programmable Buttons To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/ Your Communications Systems Volume Control Knob clockwise. To decrease Dealer can program programmable the volume, turn this knob counterclockwise.

  • Page 17: Assignable Radio Functions

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual between tight and normal squelch levels. All Alert Tones On/Off - Toggles all tones Privacy On/Off - Toggles privacy (basic voice and alerts on or off. encryption) on or off. Emergency On - Initiates an emergency alarm VOX On/Off - Toggles Voice Activated or call.

  • Page 18: Accessing Programmed Functions

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual the radio to transmit to the other radios Note: When switching from digital to analog mode, certain features of the radio become that are part of the call. unavailable. Note: If the Talk Permit Tone is enabled, wait Accessing the Programmed Functions until the short alert tone ends before talking.

  • Page 19: Radio Keypad (Only Rdr2600 Tm )

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Radio Keypad (Only RDR2600 Number of Times Key is Pressed You can use the alphanumeric keypad Key 1 9 10 11 12 13 to access the radio features. You can also use the keypad to enter subscriber @ &...

  • Page 20: Operational Status Indicators

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Power Level - Radio is set at Low Operational Status Indicators power. Radio is set at High power. Your radio indicates its operational status through the following: Tones Disable - Tones are turned off.

  • Page 21: Led Indicator

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Sent Item Icons Talkaround - The radio is currently configured for direct radio to radio The following icons appear at the top right communication. corner of the radio’s display in the Sent Items folder.

  • Page 22: Audio Tones

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Making and Receiving Calls Solid Green - Radio is receiving or carrier is present/busy channel. Selecting a Zone Rapidly Blinking Green - Radio is receiving a Zones are groups of channels.

  • Page 23: Selecting A Channel, Subscriber Id Or Group Id

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Selecting a Channel, Subscriber ID or Note: If Talk Permit Function is enabled, wait for the Talk Permit Tone to finish and Group ID then speak clearly into the microphone. Once the required zone is displayed (if you 4.

  • Page 24: Receiving An All Call

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 3. Press the [PTT] to respond to the call; the 3. Once the All Call ends, the radio returns to LED indicator lights up red. Note: If Talk the previous screen before receiving the call.

  • Page 25: Making A Private Call

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual the channel with the active group alias or The LED lights up solid red. The first line displays (RDR2550 /RDR2600 only) 2. Press the [PTT] button to make the call. the subscriber alias or ID. The second...

  • Page 26: Making A Group Or Private Call With One Touch Access Button

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual the predefined alias or ID. the channel with the active All Call group 2. Press the [PTT] button to make the call. alias or ID. The display (RDR2550 /RDR2600 only) 2. Press the [PTT] button to make the call.

  • Page 27: Initiating And Responding To Emergency

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual available only in digital mode. Alarm Your radio supports 3 Emergency Alarms: 1. To initiate an Emergency Alarm press the • Emergency Alarm programmed Emergency button. The LED • Emergency Alarm with Call lights up solid red.

  • Page 28: Exiting Emergency Mode

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Sending a Radio Check Exiting Emergency Mode Using the programmed Radio Check button. Your radio exits Emergency mode automatically 1. Press [ ] to access the menu. when any of the following occurs: 2.

  • Page 29: Remote Monitor

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual to select Or press [ ] button to 7. Press the [ ] button is pressed while the Manual Dial, then press [ ] twice. Input radio is waiting for acknowledgement, the subscriber alias or ID and press [ ] button.

  • Page 30: Making A Group Call From Contacts

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual green. You see Group Call icon, the group with one of three types of calls: Group Call, ID, and that user’s ID on your display. Private Call, All Call. Each entry within Contacts 6.

  • Page 31: Call Log Features

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 5. Release the [PTT] to listen. When the target 2. Press[ ] button to navigate to radio responds, the LED blinks green and Call Log and press the [ ] to select.

  • Page 32: Call Alert Operation

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 3. Press [ ]. Making a Call Alert from the Contact 4. Press [ ] again to confirm. List 5. The display shows Entry Deleted. 1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

  • Page 33: Text Message Features(Rdr2550/Rdr2600 Tm )

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Text Message Features Press [* DEL] key to delete any unwanted (RDR2550 characters. RDR2600 only) 5. Press [ ] button to send or save the Your radio is able to receive data such as a text message.

  • Page 34: Sending A Quick Text Message

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 2. Press[ ] to navigate to Messages. while the message is being sent, the radio 3. Press [ ] to Quick Text and press updates the status of the message in the Sent [ ] to select.

  • Page 35: Managing Fail-To-Send Text Messages

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual sounds and the display shows Message sounds and the display shows Message Sent. OR if the message cannot be sent, the Sent. OR if the message cannot be sent, display shows Message Send Failed.

  • Page 36: Editing A Text Message

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 6. If the message is sent successfully, a tone Editing a Text Message (RDR2600 only) sounds and the display shows Message Select Edit to edit the message before sending Sent. If the message cannot be sent, a high tone sounds and the display shows 1.

  • Page 37: Deleting All Sent Text Messages From

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 2. Press [ ] to navigate to Messages <Subscriber/Group alias or ID>, confirming and press [ ] to select that the same message is being sent to the 3. Press [ ] to navigate to Sent same target radio.

  • Page 38: Receiving A Text Message

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual [ ] to confirm. The display shows Sent you were on prior to receiving the text Items Cleared. message. Receiving a Text Message • Select Delete to delete the text message.

  • Page 39: Replying To A Text Message From Inbox

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual cursor appears. Use the keypad to write and press [ ] to select. your message OR press [ ] to 3. Press [ ] to navigate to Inbox navigate to Quick Text and press [ ].

  • Page 40: Privacy

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 2. Press navigate a channel by the use of a software based scrambling solution. Messages and press [ ] to select. Your radio must have privacy enabled on 3. Press [...

  • Page 41: Dual Tone Multi Frequency (Dtmf)

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual (RDR2550 /RDR2600 only) radio system with an interface to telephone 1. Press [ ] to access the menu. or other DTMF based systems. DTMF Codes 2. Press [ ] to navigate to Utilities can be programmed into the radio by your and press [ ] to select.

  • Page 42: Radio Active

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Menu of your radio (RDR2550 /RDR2600 Kill code set by your RCA Communications only) Systems dealer. 6. If successful, a tone sounds and the display Radio Active: Radio’s receive / transmit shows Radio Kill successfully.

  • Page 43: Scan

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 4. Press [ ] to navigate to Radio prioritize channels by editing the scan lists. Active and press [ ] to select. Viewing an Entry in the Scan List 5. The...

  • Page 44: Starting And Stopping Scan

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual and press [ ] to select. LED blinks red and you see the Scan icon on 4. The display shows Turn Off if scan is the display (RDR2550 /RDR2600 only) disabled or the display shows Turn on if There are two ways of initiating scan: scan is enabled.

  • Page 45: Deleting A Nuisance Channel

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Deleting a Nuisance Channel Utilities If a channel continually generates unwanted Keypad Locked and Keypad Unlocked calls or noise (termed a “nuisance” channel), (RDR2600 Only) you can temporarily remove the unwanted You can lock your radio’s keypad to avoid an...

  • Page 46: Turning Keypad Tones On Or Off (Only Rdr2600 Tm )

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Turning Keypad Tones On or Off normal background noise. (RDR2600 Only) Settings: Normal is the default level. Tight You can enable and disable keypad tones if may help to filter out (unwanted) calls and / or needed.

  • Page 47: Setting The Power Level

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Setting the Power Level Press the [ ] button to return to the Home screen. The display shows the Power Level You can customize your radio’s power setting to high or low for each channel.

  • Page 48: Controlling The Display Backlight

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual If the display shows “Turn Off” press press [ ] to select. [ ] to disable the display backlight and 5. If the display shows VOX On. Press [ ] the display shows “Backlight Turn Off”.

  • Page 49: Turning The Led Indicator On Or Off

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 2. Press [ ] to navigate to Utilities and press [ ] to select. and press [ ] to select. 3. Press [ ] to navigate to Radio 3. Press [ ] to navigate to Radio Settings and press [ ] to select.

  • Page 50: Turning The Introduction Screen On Or Off

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 4. Press [ ] to navigate to Intro Settings and press [ ] to select. Screen and press [ ] to select. 4. Press [ ] to navigate to LED 5. If The display shows Turn On press [ ] Indicator and press [ ] button.

  • Page 51: Checking The Firmware Version

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Checking Codeplug Version and press [ ] to select. 3. Press [ ] to navigate to Radio (RDR2550 /RDR2600 only) Info and press [ ] to select. Display the codeplug version on your radio.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Solution a. The battery needs charging. Recharge the battery or replace it with a fresh one. Radio will not power on b. The battery is not properly installed. Remove the battery and reattach it.

  • Page 53: Optional Accessories

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories Note: Only the use of Genuine RCA accessories will guarantee compatibility and maximum performance of your radios. Stubby Antenna ANH3500U-3 - UHF ANH3500V-3 - VHF More compact and convenient than the standard antenna, but reduces coverage by approximately 30%.
  • Page 54 Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories continued Heavy Duty, Remote Speaker Microphone SM310-X03S No need to remove the radio from your waist, which helps prevent radio damage or loss. Medium Duty, Remote Speaker Microphone SM220-X03S No need to remove the radio from your waist, which helps prevent radio damage or loss.
  • Page 55 Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories continued Ear Hook Style Surveillance Kit with In-line PTT SK11EH-X03S Professional, 1-Wire, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users requiring discreet communication In-Ear Style, 1-Wire Surveillance Kit with In-line PTT...
  • Page 56 Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories continued Lightweight Behind-The-Head Headset with In-line PTT HS11V-X03S Durable and inexpensive. Perfect for retail stores, restaurants and bars. High Noise, Over-The-Head Double Ear Headset HS61NR-X03S For use in high noise environments such as airports, race tracks and manufacturing plants (-24dB noise reduction).
  • Page 57 Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories continued Nylon Holsters for RDR2500 /RDR2550 /RDR2600 HS3500FC - Nylon Holster with fixed clip HS3500FL - Nylon Holster with fixed belt loop HS3500SC - Nylon Holster with swivel clip...

  • Page 58: Fcc Caution

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories continued Chest Pack CHEST-A For those applications when securing the RDR2000 Series radio to your waist is not possible. FCC Caution: Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 59: Rf Exposure Compliance

    Prodigi RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
  • Page 60 Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease with increasing distance from the antenna. Use only RCA Communications Systems approved supplied or replacement antennas, batteries, and accessories. Use of non-manufacturer-nameapproved antennas, batteries, and accessories may exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines.

  • Page 61: Warranty Statement

    RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual WARRANTY STATEMENT RCA Communications Systems warrants each new radio product it supplies to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the time period listed below, provided that the user has complied with the requirements stated herein.
  • Page 62 RDR2000 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 63: Customer Support Contact Info

    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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