Motorola XT185 Instructions Manual
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MOTOROLA ® TWO-WAY RADIO XT18
MOTOROLA ® TWO-WAY RADIO XT185
1. Getting to Know Your Radio
1. Getting to Know Your Radio
alking/Transmitting
. Press and hold the PTT button, then start talking into the microphone.
. Release the PTT button to stop transmission.
Note: Do not press the PTT button when others are talking. When more
than one radio transmits on the same channel, the air-wave is
jammed and all transmissions are lost.
istening/Receiving
The radio speaker receives signal automatically if radio is set to the same channel and
PTT Button
code as the transmitting radio.
PTT Button
Ensure the speaker volume is set to an appropriate level.
Easy Pairing
button
Easy Pairing
button
Power/Menu
1. Press
or
button
Power/Menu
button
When a headset is connected to the radio, radio speaker is disabled. You need to wear
headset to monitor and receive messages.
If your headset has PTT button, you can use the button to make a transmission with
the microphone on the headset.
1
You can still use the PTT button on the radio to make a transmission with the
microphone on the radio.
Buttons
Menu/Power
Buttons
and
Menu/Power
PTT
and
Easy Pairing
PTT
Easy Pairing
Frequency
Channel
1
462.5625
2
462.5875
3
462.6125
Additional Information
4
462.6375
5
462.6625
Internal Voice Operated Transmission (iVOX)/Voice Operated
6
462.6875
Transmission (VOX)
7
462.7125
The microphone detects if you are talking when using VOX. If you are talking,
Additional Information
the radio triggers transmission automatically.
8
467.5625
• When iVOX is displayed, the radio uses the built-in microphone to detect your voice.
Internal Voice Operated Transmission (iVOX)/Voice Operated
9
467.5875
• When a VOX headset is connected to the radio, VOX is displayed and the headset
Transmission (VOX)
microphone is used to detect your voice.
10
467.6125
The microphone detects if you are talking when using VOX. If you are talking,
11
467.6375
You can turn off or select the following settings to select the sensitivity level.
the radio triggers transmission automatically.
High Sensitivity for quiet environments. Speaking softly is
• When iVOX is displayed, the radio uses the built-in microphone to detect your voice.
L3
enough to trigger VOX transmission.
• When a VOX headset is connected to the radio, VOX is displayed and the headset
microphone is used to detect your voice.
L2
Medium Sensitivity for most environments
Low Sensitivity for noisy environments. You must speak up to
L1
You can turn off or select the following settings to select the sensitivity level.
trigger VOX transmission.
High Sensitivity for quiet environments. Speaking softly is
Note: Pressing the PTT button cancels the VOX transmission.
L3
enough to trigger VOX transmission.
L2
Medium Sensitivity for most environments
Low Sensitivity for noisy environments. You must speak up to
L1
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trigger VOX transmission.
Note: Pressing the PTT button cancels the VOX transmission.
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*MN006043A01*
MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M logo are trademarks or
egistered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other
rademarks are the property of their respective owners.
MN006043A01-AC
© 2020 and 2021 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
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4. Using Your Radio
from the home screen.
2
6
3 4
5
1
2
3 4
5
12
11
12
• Press to enter Menu and scroll through the menu screen.
• Press and hold for two seconds to turn on or off the radio.
• Press to adjust the volume level.
• Press to change the settings or trigger action in the menu screen.
• Press to enter Menu and scroll through the menu screen.
• Press and hold to talk, release to stop transmission.
• Press and hold for two seconds to turn on or off the radio.
• Press to exit menu screen and return to home screen.
• Press to adjust the volume level.
Copy channel and code settings from radio A to radio B.
• Press to change the settings or trigger action in the menu screen.
1. Radio B–Hold the button until you hear a beep. The radio is ready to
• Press and hold to talk, release to stop transmission.
be paired. Multiple radios can be paired simultaneously.
2. Radio A–Hold the button until you hear a double beep. The radio
• Press to exit menu screen and return to home screen.
broadcasts channel and code settings for other radios to pair.
Copy channel and code settings from radio A to radio B.
1. Radio B–Hold the button until you hear a beep. The radio is ready to
Power
be paired. Multiple radios can be paired simultaneously.
2. Radio A–Hold the button until you hear a double beep. The radio
(MHz)
broadcasts channel and code settings for other radios to pair.
Headphone Jack
Headphone Jack
USB Charging Port
USB Charging Port
Microphone
Microphone
Battery Door Latch
(Slide to lock/unlock)
Battery Door Latch
(Slide to lock/unlock)
6
7
8
9
7
10
8
9
10
Descriptions
11
Descriptions
Channel
(W)
1.0
12
1.0
13
1.0
14
1.0
15
1.0
16
1.0
17
1.0
18
0.5
19
0.5
20
0.5
21
0.5
22
1. High or Low Power
2. Transmit or Receive
3. Mute
1. High or Low Power
4. Easy Pairing
2. Transmit or Receive
5. VOX/iVOX
3. Mute
6. Call Tone
4. Easy Pairing
7. Battery
5. VOX/iVOX
8. Scan
6. Call Tone
9. Roger Tone
7. Battery
10.Monitor
8. Scan
11.Code
9. Roger Tone
12.Channel
10.Monitor
11.Code
12.Channel
Frequency
(MHz)
467.6625
467.6875
467.7125
462.5500
462.5750
462.6000
462.6250
467.6500
462.6750
462.7000
462.7250
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  • Page 1 MN006043A01-AC *MN006043A01* MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M logo are trademarks or egistered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other rademarks are the property of their respective owners. MN006043A01-AC © 2020 and 2021 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Setting Up Your Radio

    Motorola Solutions recommends setting your code to zero when using XT185 with radios that do not support the code feature. See Section 3, “Navigating the Menu Pages” for detailed instructions on how to change settings.
  • Page 3 90 % waiting for incoming call.) Battery Capacity Maintenance The XT185 radio comes equipped with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. This battery should be fully charged before initial use to ensure optimum capacity and performance. Battery life is determined by several factors. Among the more critical are the regular overcharge of batteries and the average depth of discharge with each cycle.
  • Page 4: Using Your Radio

    462.7250 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. © 2020 and 2021 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: Safety And General Information

    1 in. (2.5 cm) away from the nose or lips. Antenna should be kept away from the eye. • When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Motorola Solutions-approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product.
  • Page 6: Acoustic Safety

    Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Holsters Incorporating Magnets Motorola Solutions holsters incorporate strong, neodymium magnets. If you use a personal medical device, such as a pacemaker or hearing aid, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it can be used in close proximity to magnets. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
  • Page 7: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    ARNING Batteries • Charge your battery using the approved Motorola Solutions charger. • Use the battery in accordance with its water and/or dust Ingress Protection (IP) rating. • Do not discard your battery into a fire. • Do not replace the battery in any area labeled “Hazardous Atmosphere”.
  • Page 8: Do Not Substitute Options Or Accessories

    Using a non-Motorola Solutions-intrinsically safe battery and/or accessory with the Motorola Solutions-approved radio unit will void the intrinsically safe approval of that radio unit. European Union (EU) Waste of Electrical and Electronic...
  • Page 9 In no event shall Motorola Solutions be liable, whether in contract or tort (including negligence) for damages in excess of the purchase price of the product or accessory, or...
  • Page 10 Products Covered Length Of Coverage Products and Accessories One (1) year from the date of purchase by the as defined above, unless otherwise first consumer purchaser of the product unless provided for below. otherwise provided for below. Batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak.
  • Page 11: How To Obtain Warranty Service Or Other Information

    Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola Solutions. Use of Non-Motorola Solutions branded Products and Accessories: Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola Solutions branded or certified products, accessories, software or other peripheral equipment. Unauthorized Service or Modification:...
  • Page 12 For more information, please visit us at: https://learning.motorolasolutions.com www.motorolasolutions.com/es_xl.html...

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