Motorola MOTOTRBO DP4000 Ex/DP4000 Ex Ma Series Portable Radios

Introduction

This Quick Reference Guide covers the basic operation of the Motorola MOTOTRBO DP4000 Ex/DP4000 Ex Ma Series portable digital two-way radios. For detailed operational information, warnings, and safety, consult the respective User Guides and the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide.

Note: Radio features may be customized by your dealer or system administrator.

Related User Guides:

• Full Keypad Portable (Part No. 68012008014)
• Non-Keypad Portable (Part No. 68012008015)

Important Safety Information

RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety: Read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.

ATTENTION: This radio is restricted to Occupational use only. It is essential to read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios for important operating instructions, RF energy awareness, and control measures to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Radio Control Layout

The following describes the controls on the portable radio:

• 1 Channel Selector Knob: Selects channels.
• 2 On/Off/Volume Control Knob: Turns the radio on/off and adjusts volume.
• 3 LED Indicator: Provides visual status of radio operations.
• 4 Programmable Side Button 1: Customizable function button.
• 5 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button: Transmits audio.
• 6 Programmable Side Button 2: Customizable function button.
• 7 Programmable Side Button 3: Customizable function button.
• 8 Programmable Front Button P1: Customizable function button.
• 9 Menu/OK Button: Navigates menus and confirms selections.
• 10 4-Way Navigation Button: Navigates menus and options.
• 11 Keypad: For manual input (on Full Keypad models).
• 12 Back/Home Button: Returns to the previous screen or home screen.
• 13 Programmable Front Button P2: Customizable function button.
• 14 Display: Shows information, menus, and status icons.
• 15 Microphone: Captures audio for transmission.
• 16 Speaker: Outputs audio.
• 17 Universal Connector for Accessories: For connecting external accessories.
• 18 Programmable Emergency Button: Dedicated button for emergency alerts.
• 19 Antenna: Transmits and receives radio signals.

Basic Operations

Attaching the Battery

Notice: For optimal performance, charge a new battery for 14 to 16 hours before initial use.

1. Align the battery with the rails on the back of the radio.
2. Slide the battery upwards until the latch snaps into place.
3. Lock the battery latch.

Attaching the Antenna

1. Turn off the radio.
2. Set the antenna in the receptacle and turn clockwise until snug.

Turning the Radio On and Off

Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise or counterclockwise until a click sound is heard.

Adjusting the Volume

Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the speaker volume.

LED Indicators

The LED indicator provides status information:

• Blinking Red: Radio failed self-test, out of range (if Auto-Range Transponder System is configured), Mute mode enabled, receiving an emergency transmission, transmitting in low battery state, or battery mismatch.
• Solid Green: Radio is powering up, transmitting, or sending a Call Alert or emergency transmission.
• Blinking Green: Radio is receiving a call or data, detecting activity, or retrieving Over-the-Air Programming transmissions.
• Double Blinking Green: Radio is receiving a privacy-enabled call or data.
• Solid Yellow: Radio is monitoring a conventional channel.
• Blinking Yellow: Radio is scanning for activity, has not responded to a Call Alert, or Capacity Plus-Multi-Site channels are busy.
• Double Blinking Yellow: Auto Roaming enabled, has not responded to a Group Call Alert, actively searching for a new site, not connected to the repeater (Capacity Plus), locked, or Capacity Plus channels are busy.

Display Icons

Icons on the radio display status bar:

• Emergency: ? (Indicates an emergency condition)
• Scan: ? (Indicates the radio is scanning for activity)
• High Volume Data: ? (Indicates high volume data transmission)

Status Icons

Additional status indicators:

• Mute Mode: ?
• Tones Disabled: ?
• Ring Only: ?
• Notification: ⭐
• Response Inhibit: ?
• Secure: ?
• Unsecure: ?
• Site Roaming: ?
• Option Board: ?

Power Level and Sign-In Status

• Power Level: ⚡L or ⚡H (Low or High power setting)
• Sign In: ?➡️ (User is signed in)
• Sign Out: ?⬅️ (User is signed out)