DVRS XTL安装指南

MOBEXCOM P25
DIGITAL VEHICULAR
REPEATER
Installation & Programming Guide

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Related Publications
Publication Description
Number
8A083X20 DVRS User’s Manual
8A083X21 Tactical DVR User’s Manual
8M083X02 Tactical DVR Installation and Programming Guide
8F083X03 DVRS - Product & RF Safety Booklet
8F083X01 Indoor Fixed Mount DVRS – Installation Guide
8F083X02 Transportable DVRS – Installation Guide
8F083X04 Flash Loader and Tweaker Programmer Installation Guide
Manual Revisions
Revision # Date ECN Notes & References

0 12/15/2005 na Original Release
1 1/11/2006 06006 Motorola manual number added
2 12/20/2006 06245 Phase II update – Application 2.40
9 11/12/10 10051 Phase II update – Application 3.22, Customer
Specific Release
10 2/7/2011 11006 Phase II update – Application 3.22, Factory
Release
13 3/2/2012 12014 MSU and APX PSU FW compatibility update
14 5/14/2012 12027 Updated USB Driver – Application 3.32
15 9/28/2012 12079 Application 3.40
16 25/04/2014 14019 Application 3.41
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Foreword
This manual provides Installation and Programming guidelines for all models of the
Futurecom Mobexcom P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater (DVR).
The P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater (DVR) is designed to be seamlessly interfaced to a

Remote Mount XTLTM2500 or XTLTM5000 Digital Mobile Subscriber Unit (MSU) with M5,
O3 or O5 Control Head.
When the DVR is interfaced to a Remote Mount XTLTM 5000, the complete equipment
package is referred to as Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS).
The DVR may also be used as a stand alone (Tactical) repeater. The operation of the
Tactical DVR is described in publication 8A083X21. The Installation & Programming
Guidelines referring to the Tactical DVR Model are described in document 8M083X02.
The DVR can not be interfaced to XTLTM5000 radios which are using the W-series
control heads.
For W-series Control Head compatible equipment, please refer to the Mobexcom II
Analog VR Documentation.
For details on the DVRS Operation, please refer to the DVRS User’s Guide 8A083X20.
For details on the XTLTM5000 Mobile Radio operation, please refer to the applicable
Manuals available from Motorola.
The DVRS Operation described in this Document requires the following Firmware:
XTLTM2500 / XTLTM5000 - firmware release: Host R20.00.05
XTSTM1500 /XTSTM2500 / XTSTM5000 - firmware release R17.01.01

APXTM4000 / APXTM6000 / APXTM7000 – firmware release R07.00.05 or later
O3/O5/M5 Control Head - firmware releases R16.00.00
DVR must be loaded with firmware release: Application 4C083X01 R03.41 or later
Tweaker Programming software – Version 3.45 or later
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Computer Software Copyrights
The products described in this manual include copyrighted Futurecom computer
programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States,
Canada and other countries preserve for Futurecom certain exclusive rights for
copyrighted computer programs, including but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy
or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer programs. Any copyrighted computer
program contained in the Futurecom products described in this manual may not be
copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in any manner without
the express written permission of Futurecom. The purchase of Futurecom products shall
not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppels, or otherwise, any
license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Futurecom, except for the
normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a
product.
Document Copyrights
No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by
any means, for any purpose without written permission of Futurecom.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is carefully examined and is believed to be entirely
reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.
Futurecom Systems Group, ULC reserves the right to make changes to any products
herein to improve readability, function or design. Futurecom does not assume any
liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein.
Trademarks
MOTOROLA, ASTRO, XTLTM 2500, XTLTM5000, XTSTM1500, XTSTM2500, XTSTM5000,
APXTM4000, APXTM6000, APXTM7000, MDC1200 are trademarks of Motorola Inc.
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Commercial Warranty
Futurecom Systems Group, ULC . warrants to the original purchaser all standard
products sold by Futurecom Systems Group, ULC to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for one (1) year from the date of shipment from Futurecom Systems
Group, ULC.
Futurecom’s warranty hereunder DOES NOT cover the following :
(i) Defects or damage resulting from use of the product in other than its normal
and customary manner.
(ii) Defects or damage from improper installation, testing, operation, or
maintenance.
(iii) Defects or damage due to alterations, modifications or adjustments carried
out by the Buyer without Futurecom’s explicit approval.
(iv) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water or neglect.
(v) Freight costs to the repair depot.
(vi) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to the product surfaces that does not
affect the operation of the product.
(vii) Normal wear and tear.
The warranty set forth herein is conditioned upon proper storage, installation, use and
maintenance in accordance with applicable written recommendation of Futurecom. The
warranty furnished hereunder does not extend to damage to items purchased hereunder
resulting in whole or in part from the use of components, accessories, parts of supplies
not furnished by Futurecom Systems Group, ULC.
Futurecom’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace, at Futurecom’s option, any
defective component or item and pay transportation expenses for such replacement at
no charge to Buyer who shall provide labor for the removal of the defective component
or item and installation of its replacement at no charge to Futurecom. Buyer shall bear
all risk of loss or damage to returned goods while in transit. In the event no defect or
breach of warranty is discovered by Futurecom upon receipt of any returned item, the
item will be returned to Buyer at Buyer’s expense and Buyer will reimburse Futurecom
for the transportation charges, labor and associated charges incurred in testing the
allegedly defective item.
Except as expressly provided herein, Futurecom makes no warranty of any kind,
expressed or implied, with respect to any goods, parts and service provided by
Futurecom including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. The sole and exclusive remedy for breach of any
warranty is limited to the remedies provided in the paragraph above. Futurecom shall
not in any event be liable for any other damages arising out of or in connection with
furnishing of goods, parts or service hereunder, or the performance, use of, or inability to
use any goods, parts or service, or otherwise, whether based on contract, tort or any
other legal theory.
To exercise this warranty, please contact Futurecom’s Administration Department in
Concord, Ontario, Canada at 1-800 701 9180 to obtain a return material authorization
(RMA) and shipping instructions. No product will be accepted for return without an RMA.
The repair of a product by Futurecom pursuant to this warranty is warranted for the
balance of the original warranty period, or at least 90 days from date of shipment to
Buyer of the repaired product.
If Extended Warranty is required, it must be purchased either at the time of
original purchase or while the unit is under the standard first year warranty
coverage.
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Part I – DVRS INSTALLATION
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DVRS Installation & Programming Guide – PART I
Part I - Installation
Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Safety Standards ..........................................4
Introduction ...................................................................................................................5
Identifying Your DVRS Model ......................................................................................6
Frequency Band of Operation................................................................................................. 6
In-Band.................................................................................................................................... 6
Cross-Band ............................................................................................................................. 9
DVR Dimensions................................................................................................................... 10
Cross-Band DVR Dimensions ........................................................................................................10
In-Band DVR Dimensions ..............................................................................................................11
DVRS Installation Basics ............................................................................................ 12

Planning the Installation ............................................................................................ 12
Installation Tools Required ........................................................................................12
Mounting the DVR .....................................................................................................13
Cross-Band DVRS Mounting ................................................................................................ 13
In-Band DVRS Mounting....................................................................................................... 14
Mounting the Mobile Radio ........................................................................................17
Connecting the DVRS Cables ...................................................................................17
Power Cable ......................................................................................................................... 17
RF Cables ............................................................................................................................. 18
Control Cables ...................................................................................................................... 18
Option Cables ....................................................................................................................... 20
In-Band DVRS Option Cables ........................................................................................................20
Cross-Band DVRS Option Cables ..................................................................................................20
DVR Options .............................................................................................................24
DVR Auxiliary Cable ............................................................................................................. 24
AVRA .................................................................................................................................... 25
Status Lights ......................................................................................................................... 25
External Alarm ...................................................................................................................... 25
Duplexer RF Switch .............................................................................................................. 25
DVRS Antenna Installation ........................................................................................26
Glossary.......................................................................................................................27
Index ............................................................................................................................ 30
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List of Tables
Table 1 DVRS Compatibility ............................................................................................5

Table 2 In-Band DVRS Models .......................................................................................6
Table 3 Cross-Band DVRS Models .................................................................................9
Table 4 DVR RF Cables................................................................................................ 18
Table 5 DVRS Control Cable Types ..............................................................................18
Table 6 Summary of DVRS Control and RF Cables ......................................................23
List of Figures
Figure 1 In-Band DVRS Simplified Block Diagram - VHF ................................................7
Figure 2 Typical In-Band DVRS Mounting Layout - VHF .................................................7
Figure 3 700MHz In-Band DVRS Simplified Block Diagram ............................................8
Figure 4 Typical In-Band DVRS Mounting Layout - 700 / 800 MHz .................................8
Figure 5 Cross-Band DVRS Simplified Block Diagram ....................................................9
Figure 6 Typical Cross-Band DVRS Mounting Layout ...................................................10
Figure 7 Cross-Band DVR - Dimensions mm / [in].........................................................10
Figure 8 Typical VHF (or UHF) In-Band DVR - Dimensions mm / [in] ............................ 11
Figure 9 Typical 700 / 800 In-Band DVR - Dimensions mm / [in] ...................................11
Figure 10 Cross-Band DVR Mounting Details................................................................ 13
Figure 11 In-Band DVR Mounting Details......................................................................14
Figure 12 In-Band DVRS (VHF or UHF) Wiring Details - Front View ............................. 15
Figure 13 In-Band DVRS (VHF or UHF) Wiring Details - Back View.............................. 15
Figure 14 Cross-Band DVRS Wiring Details - Front View..............................................16
Figure 15 Cross-Band DVRS Wiring Details - Back View ..............................................16
Figure 16 DVR Connectors - Front and Back View........................................................17
Figure 17 DVR-to- MSU Control Cable 7W083X05-01 ..................................................19
Figure 18 DVR-to- MSU (with Siren) Control Cable 1W083B09-01 ............................... 19
Figure 19 DVR Auxiliary Cable - 7W083X06-01 ............................................................ 20
Figure 20 In-Band VHF (or UHF) DVRS Interconnect Cabling - Front ........................... 21
Figure 21 In-Band VHF (or UHF) DVRS Interconnect Cabling - Back............................ 21
Figure 22 In-Band DVRs (700 or 800MHz) Interconnect Cabling - Front .......................22
Figure 23 In-Band DVRS (700 or 800MHz) Interconnect Cabling - Back .......................22
Figure 24 Cross-Band DVRS Interconnect Cabling - Front............................................23
Figure 25 Cross-Band DVRS Interconnect Cabling - Back ............................................23
Figure 26 Auxiliary Cable (7W083X06-01) DB15 Pinout................................................24

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Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Safety

Standards
ATTENTION!
This radio equipment is intended for use in occupational / controlled conditions,

where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over
their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general
population, consumer or any other use.
To ensure compliance with Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Safety Standards:
Install only Futurecom / Motorola approved antennas and accessories.

Ensure the antenna installation is consistent with the DVR Antenna Installation
instructions described in this document as well as with the Mobile Radio Antenna
Installation Instructions provided in the Motorola Installation Manual.
Ensure the Product & RF Safety Booklets enclosed with the Mobile Radio and
the DVR are available to the end user upon completion of the installation.

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Introduction
The P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater (DVR) is designed to be seamlessly interfaced to a
Remote Mount XTLTM5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 or O3 Control Head or Remote
Mount XTLTM2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head
The P25 DVRS allows Portable Subscriber Units (PSU) to be used in areas where only
Mobile Subscriber Unit (MSU) coverage is available and portable radio coverage is
either intermittent or non existent.
Installed in the trunk of a car, fire truck, armored vehicle, ambulance, the P25 DVRS
extends radio communications to the PSU users who are outside of the vehicle, inside a
nearby building or in any marginal portable radio coverage areas.
The DVRS not only extends voice (clear or encrypted) communications but it also
supports key trunking system features and can be configured to provide various
advanced options to the Users.
The following Table provides comprehensive information on the DVRS compatibility
options.
FIXED NETWORK TYPE / MOBILE RADIO MODE
Portable Conventional
Conventional P25 3600 Analog /
Radio Type / Analog incl.
incl. Mixed Receive Digital Trunking
9600 P25 Trunking
Mode Mixed Receive
Conventional YES YES YES YES
Analog A A/M A A/M
Generic P25 YES YES
Conventional NO NO
D/M D/M
P25
Conventional YES YES YES YES
‘DVRS FA D/FA/M FA D/FA/M
Enhanced’
Table 1 DVRS Compatibility

DVRS Channel Types:
A = Analog (see Part II of this manual)
D = Digital (see Part II of this manual)
M = Mixed (see Part II of this manual)
FA = Forced Analog (see Part II of this manual)
NOTE
Mixed DVR Channel Mode is intended to be used only in systems where a mixture of old
conventional PSUs and new Digital PSUs are used on the same frequency. Mixed mode
has some limitations and should not be used as an universal solution – refer to the
Mixed DVR Mode section of this Document.
NOTE
The DVR can be interfaced to a High Power MSU, however, the Transmit power of the
MSU must be reduced to comply with the maximum power restrictions described in the
RF Safety Booklet, which is shipped with the DVR.
External power amplifiers can not be used.

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Identifying Your DVRS Model

Frequency Band of Operation
Depending on the frequency band of operation of the XTLTM 2500 / XTLTM 5000 Mobile
Subscriber Unit (MSU) and DVR, the DVRS models are classified as follows:
 In-Band – when the MSU and DVR operate in the same frequency band.
 Cross-Band – when the MSU and DVR operate in two different frequency
bands.
In-Band
The following In-Band DVRS Model Groups are available:
DVR BAND OF OPERATION [MHz]

764-776 806-825
136-174 380-430 450-470 470-512 794-806 851-870
XTLTM 2500
XTLTM 5000 136-174 380-470 380-470 380-470 762-776 762-776
OR OR OR 794-806 794-806
BAND OF 450-520 450-520 450-520 OR OR
OPERATION 806-825 806-825
[MHz] 851-870 851-870
Table 2 In-Band DVRS Models
The in-band DVRS models are equipped with two sets of filters, which are required in
order to ensure interference-free operation when both the MSU and DVR are
transmitting and receiving simultaneously. The DVR is a full duplex repeater and is
equipped with a duplexer, which provides sufficient isolation to prevent desense during
DVR repeat activation. The DVR duplexer also provides 40 dB isolation on the Mobile
radio transmit / receive frequencies. The filters installed at the output of the MSU are
designed to provide 40 dB isolation on the DVR transmit and receive frequencies.
IMPORTANT
The above filtering isolation must be complemented by 30dB minimum antenna
isolation (between the DVR and Mobile Radio antennas) in order to ensure
interference-free operation. It is recommended that the Mobile antenna is mounted
on the roof of the vehicle while the DVR antenna is mounted on the trunk.
Each DVRS is shipped equipped with custom filters tuned to the specified
frequency bands – note the frequency range specified on the filter Labels.
Programming the DVR / Mobile radio to operate on frequencies outside of the
original specified bands may result in intermittent or complete loss of
communications. Frequency changes may require filtering retuning or
replacement.
The In-Band DVRS models are also equipped with an RF Bypass Switch, which
bypasses the filtering at the output of the MSU when a “DVR – Disabled” TG is selected
on the O5 / O3 / M5 Control Head.

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When a “DVR – Enabled” TG is selected on the O5 / O3, the RF Switch inserts the extra
filters between the MSU Antenna port and the MSU antenna to ensure interference-free
operation.
The complex in-band filtering is only feasible if sufficient frequency gap is present
between the DVR frequencies and the MSU frequencies associated with the “DVR -
Enabled” TGs.
For more information on the feasible filtering options, please refer to the DVRS Ordering
Guides.
Speaker
RF SW
O5 Remote Mount XTL5000 Notch

VHF Filters
Tx/Rx
Tx
Mobexcom P25 DVR
Duplexer
VHF Rx
Figure 1 In-Band DVRS Simplified Block Diagram - VHF
Figure 2 Typical In-Band DVRS Mounting Layout - VHF

The In-Band models are comprised of a DVR Repeater and its associated filtering
shelves mounted on one side, a model-specific in-band filtering shelf (shelves) mounted
as close as possible to the DVR and a Remote Mount MSU mounted next to the in-band
filtering as shown on Figure 2.

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Speaker
RF SW
O5 Remote Mount XTL5000 Notch

800MHz Filters
Tx/Rx
Tx
Mobexcom P25 DVR
Duplexer
700MHz Rx
Figure 3 700MHz In-Band DVRS Simplified Block Diagram
Figure 4 Typical In-Band DVRS Mounting Layout - 700 / 800 MHz
NOTE
The DVR and MSU always require two separate antennas.
NOTE
The In-Band filters connected to the MSU have typical insertion loss of 1.5dB.

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Cross-Band
The following Cross-Band DVRS Model Groups are available:
DVR BAND OF OPERATION [MHz]

764-776 806-825
136-174 380-430 450-470 470-512 794-806 851-870
380-470 136-174 136-174 136-174 136-174 136-174

XTLTM 2500 OR OR OR OR OR OR
XTLTM 5000 450-520 762-776 762-776 762-776 380-470 380-470
BAND OF OR 794-806 794-806 794-806 OR OR
OPERATION 762-776 OR OR OR 450-520 450-520
[MHz] 794-806 806-825 806-825 806-825
OR 851-870 851-870 851-870
806-825
851-870
Table 3 Cross-Band DVRS Models
IMPORTANT
Each DVRS is shipped equipped with custom filters tuned to the specified
frequency bands.
Programming the DVR / MSU to operate on frequencies outside of the original
specified bands may result in intermittent or complete loss of communications.
Frequency changes may require filtering retuning or replacement.
Speaker
O5 Tx/Rx
Remote Mount XTL5000
VHF
Tx
Mobexcom P25 DVR
Duplexer
700MHz Rx
Figure 5 Cross-Band DVRS Simplified Block Diagram

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Figure 6 Typical Cross-Band DVRS Mounting Layout

The Cross-Band DVRS package includes a DVR Repeater and Duplexer Enclosure,
mounted on one side and a Remote Mount MSU mounted next to the DVR.
DVR Dimensions
Cross-Band DVR Dimensions
Figure 7 Cross-Band DVR - Dimensions mm / [in]

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In-Band DVR Dimensions
Figure 8 Typical VHF (or UHF) In-Band DVR - Dimensions mm / [in]
Figure 9 Typical 700 / 800 In-Band DVR - Dimensions mm / [in]

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DVRS Installation Basics

Planning the Installation
Before starting the installation, inspect the vehicle and determine how and where you
intend to mount the two DVRS antennas (one connected to the Mobile Radio and one to
the DVR), the DVR components, MSU, Control Head, MSU accessories.
When planning the DVRS installation, make sure to leave adequate room around all
DVRS modules to allow for easy RF and Control cabling connections, to enable
programming / re-flashing access to both the DVR and MSU ports and access to the
DVR mounting screws.
Ensure all DVRS components are mounted within the interconnecting cables range.
The DVRS operates only in negative ground, +12VDC electrical systems. Before starting
the installation, make sure that the ground polarity of the vehicle is correct. Accidentally
reversing the polarity will not damage the radio, but will cause the cable fuses to blow.
CAUTION
Before installing any electrical equipment, check the vehicle manufacturer’s User
Manual.
Installation Tools Required

Description Needed for:
Drill Mounting base installation screws.
Center Punch Mounting base installation screws.
Tightening the 8mm machine screws for securing DVR/Filters
6mm Allen Key
to their mounting bases.
Wire Cutters and DC power cable installation.
Crimping Tool
#1 Philips Screwdriver Tightening of cover screws.
3/16” Flat Screwdriver Tightening of connector screws.

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Mounting the DVR

Cross-Band DVRS Mounting
1. Select the locations of the DVR and MSU such that the interconnecting cable can
reach and there is enough space for securing the side thumbscrews of the DVR.
2. Using the mounting base as a template, mark the positions of the 6 holes on the
mounting surface.
3. Center-punch the spots you have marked and realign the mounting base in position.
4. Secure the mounting base with six self-drilling screws. 6mm or ¼” screws are
recommended.
5. Leave enough room for adequate access to the DVR connectors and screws.
6. Route the cables through the mounting base as required.
7. Drop the DVR Assembly into the mounting base and slide it back.
8. Secure the DVR assembly with the two 8mm machine screws and split spring lock
washers provided.
9. Tighten the 8mm machine screws with the 6mm Allen Key. The required tightening
torque is 21.7 Nm (16 lb in).
10. Connect all cables and then secure the front and rear DVR covers by tightening the 4
thumbscrews provided.
Figure 10 Cross-Band DVR Mounting Details

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In-Band DVRS Mounting

1. Select the locations of the DVR, in-band filters and MSU such that the
interconnecting cables can reach and there is enough space for securing the side
thumbscrews.
2. Using the mounting base as a template, mark the positions of the 12 holes on the
mounting surface.
3. Center-punch the spots you have marked and realign the mounting base in position.
4. Secure the mounting bases with six self-drilling screws. 6mm or ¼” screws are
recommended.
5. Leave enough room for adequate access to the DVRS connectors and screws.
6. Route the cables through the mounting bases as required.
7. Drop the DVR and the Notch Filter Assemblies into the mounting bases and slide
each back.
8. Secure the DVR assembly with the two 8mm machine screws and split spring lock
washers provided.
9. Tighten the two 8mm machine screws with the 6mm Allen Key. The required
tightening torque is 21.7 Nm (16 lb in).
10. Repeat step 9 to install the Notch filter assembly.
11. Connect all cables and then secure the front and rear DVR covers by tightening the 4
thumbscrews provided.
12. Secure the rear Notch Filter cover by tightening the 4 thumbscrews provided.
Figure 11 In-Band DVR Mounting Details

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Wiring Diagrams (MSU Power Cable not shown)
Figure 12 In-Band DVRS (VHF or UHF) Wiring Details - Front View
Figure 13 In-Band DVRS (VHF or UHF) Wiring Details - Back View
NOTE
For detailed XTLTM2500 / XTLTM5000 installation information, please refer to the
Installation Manuals available from Motorola.

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Figure 14 Cross-Band DVRS Wiring Details - Front View
Figure 15 Cross-Band DVRS Wiring Details - Back View
NOTE
For detailed XTLTM2500 / XTLTM5000 installation information, please refer to the

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Mounting the Mobile Radio

For detailed XTLTM2500 / XTLTM5000 Installation Instructions, please refer to the
Ensure the Remote Mount MSU is mounted beside the DVR within the range of the
DVRS cabling.
NOTE
Unless special cabling length is specified upon placing an order, the DVR is shipped with
a standard 3ft-long interconnect cable between the MSU and DVR.
Connecting the DVRS Cables

NOTE
The DVRS antenna ports (both DVR and XTL sides) are mini UHF female and require
antennas with matching mini UHF male terminations.
Simplex Cross-Band Models (without any duplexer) require an antenna with TNC male
connector.
DVR
RADIO USB AUX POWER RX TX
RX TX
ANTENNA
Figure 16 DVR Connectors - Front and Back View
Power Cable
IMPORTANT
The DVRS operates only in negative ground, +12VDC electrical systems. Before
starting the installation, make sure that the ground polarity of the vehicle is
correct.
1. Determine power cable routing between the VRS mounting location and the vehicle
battery.
2. Locate an existing hole with a grommet in the vehicle firewall. If a firewall hole does
not exist, drill an access hole in the firewall for cable passage. Install a grommet in
the hole to avoid damage to the power cable.

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3. From the inside of the vehicle, feed the red lead (without lug attached) through the
access hole into the engine compartment.
4. Find a grounding point close to the VRS location. Shorten the black lead.
5. Strip the end of the black lead as required. Crimp the large lug on the black lead and
connect it to the vehicle chassis ground.
6. Trim the red lead to the proper length. Strip the end of the red lead as required.
Crimp the large lug on the red lead.
7. Locate the fuse holder as close to the battery as possible and away from hot engine
parts. Cut the red lead at this location and pull both cut ends through the fuse holder
holes. Strip both ends and crimp the metal fuse holder ends on both ends. Install the
fuse and close the fuse holder.
8. Connect the red lead lug to the battery positive (+) terminal.
RF Cables
The following RF cables are provided with the respective In-Band DVR Models:
Order
PN Description Length Connectors DVR Models
Code
MSU to in-band Mini UHF All In-Band
7W083X17-01 DDN9034 3 feet
filtering male Models.
VHF & UHF
DVR Ant to In-Band Mini UHF
7W083X16-01 DDN9033 3 feet In-Band
Filtering male
Models.
Table 4 DVR RF Cables
Control Cables
The following Control Cable types are available:
Part Number: 7W083X05-01 1W083B09-01

Order Code DDN9028 DDN9029
TM
Description Standard XTL 5000 – DVR Optional MSU – DVR Control
Control Cable Cable.
Used when the MSU is
interfaced to Siren HLN1439C
Connector Type - Mobile DB25 Male DB25 Male  to MSU
Radio End DB25 Female  to Siren
Cable
Connector Type - DVR Over-molded 20-PIN Female Over-molded 20-PIN Female
End
Length 915mm (36”) 915mm (36”)
(Custom lengths up to
7620mm = 300” are available)
Table 5 DVRS Control Cable Types

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Figure 17 DVR-to- MSU Control Cable 7W083X05-01

MO TO RO L A
Figure 18 DVR-to- MSU (with Siren) Control Cable 1W083B09-01
NOTE
Only one of the above Control Cables (shown on Figure 17 and Figure 18) is required
per DVRS Installation.

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Option Cables
The DVR Auxiliary port provides three Relay Driver Output Ports and two Switch Contact
Input Ports, which can be interfaced to external logic. The DVR Auxiliary port is
extended by the DVR Auxiliary jumper cable PN 7W083X06.
Figure 19 DVR Auxiliary Cable - 7W083X06-01
In-Band DVRS Option Cables
RF Switch Cable
Connect the DB9 Female connector of the 7W083X09 cable to the DB9 male port
labeled ‘TO AUX’ which is located on the DVRS In-Band Filtering shelf.
Connect the other end of the 7W083X09 cable to the matching DB15 connector of the
7W083X06 cable.
Connect the over-molded 9-pin connector of 7W083X06 to the matching DVR connector
labeled ‘AUX’.
To enable the RF Switch operation, the ‘MSU RF Bypass Switch’ box in the DVRS
Hardware Setup menu must be checked.
Other Option Cables

To connect other external logic to the DVR, the DB15 connector of the RF Switch cable
7W083X09 can be opened and extra wires added to the corresponding pins as
described in the DVR Options section of this Document.
Cross-Band DVRS Option Cables

Connect the over-molded 9-pin connector of cable PN 7W083X06 to the matching DVR
connector labeled ‘AUX’.
Terminate the required external logic option cable (provided by others) with a DB15 male
connector with the required pin out and connect it to the DB15 female connector of the
7W083X06 cable.
The external logic options must be enabled in the DVR Personality as described in the
DVR Options section of this Document.

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1
2
Figure 20 In-Band VHF (or UHF) DVRS Interconnect Cabling - Front
6
5
4 3
Figure 21 In-Band VHF (or UHF) DVRS Interconnect Cabling - Back

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5
4 3
Figure 23 In-Band DVRS (700 or 800MHz) Interconnect Cabling - Back

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Figure 24 Cross-Band DVRS Interconnect Cabling - Front
2 1
Figure 25 Cross-Band DVRS Interconnect Cabling - Back

Ref PN Length Order Code Notes
#
3ft DDN9028 DVR to XTL Control Cable
1a 7W083X05-01
Custom lengths available – up to 25ft.
3ft DDN9029 Replaces 1a if a Motorola Siren is to be interfaced
1b 1W083B09-01
to the MSU.
2 Control Head cable provided by Motorola
3 7W083X06-01 2.5ft DDN9031 Auxiliary Cable.
4 7W083X17-01 3ft DDN9034 MSU to In-Band Filtering RF Cable
5 7W083X09-01 1ft DDN9032 RF switch option cable
6 7W083X16-01 3ft DDN9033 DVR to In-Band Filtering RF Cable
- 1W083A01-01 18ft DDN9030 DVR Power cable
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DVR Options
The DVR Auxiliary port provides three Relay Driver Output Ports and two Switch
Contact Input Ports, which can be interfaced to external logic. The DVR Auxiliary port
is extended by the DVR jumper cable PN 7W083X06. The external logic can be easily
interfaced by connecting to the correct pins on the DB15 connector as described in the
next paragraph.
DVR Auxiliary Cable

The DVR Auxiliary Cable (PN 7W083X06) extends the DVR AUX port pins to a DB15
connector for easy connection to the required external logic. The DB15 pinout is shown
below.
Pin # Designation Note

1 SWITCH 1 Alternative AVRA Input. When the external
Switch is closed i.e. pin 1 is pulled to
ground, the DVR is switched to SYSTEM
mode. When the Switch is open i.e. pin 1 is
floating, the DVR switches to OFF mode.
2 RXD2 RS232 Input
3 TXD2 RS232 Output
4 RELAY 2 Primary Light Output / as programmed
5 GND Ground
6 RELAY 1 RF Switch Output / as programmed
7 NOT USED -
8 RELAY_12VDC 12VDC for powering up relay coil. Max
current draw is 750mA TOTAL from both
pins 8 & 15.
9 GND/SHIELD Ground / Shield
10 NOT USED -
11 NOT USED -
12 SWITCH 2 For future use
13 RELAY 3 As programmed
14 NOT USED -
15 RELAY_12VDC 12VDC for powering up relay coil. Max
current draw is 750mA TOTAL from both
pins 8 & 15.
Figure 26 Auxiliary Cable (7W083X06-01) DB15 Pinout

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AVRA
The Automated VR Activation (AVRA) option enables automated DVR ON/OFF control
triggered by an external switch – portable charger, door switch etc.
If this option is desired, the external switch (provided by others) needs to be wired to one
of the following:
A dedicated VIP Input on the O5 Control Head or DEK.

o The ‘Automatic VR Activation’ and ‘AVRA Uses VIP on CH’ selection
boxes in the DVRS Hardware Setup menu must be checked.
o The corresponding VIP I/P must be enabled in the XTLTM2500 / XTLTM
5000 – refer to the Programming Guide provided by Motorola for detailed
instructions.
For detailed instructions on VIP wiring, please refer to the XTLTM2500 / XTLTM5000
‘Switch 1 Input’ on the DB15 of the DVR Auxiliary Cable (PN 7W083X06).
o The ‘Automatic VR Activation’ selection box in the DVRS Hardware Setup
Menu must be checked.
o The ‘AVRA Uses VIP on CH’ selection box in the DVRS Hardware Setup
menu must be left blank (unchecked).
o The XTLTM2500 / XTLTM 5000 do not require special programming related
to the enabling of this option.
Status Lights
The Status Lights Option provides status identification capabilities. The Relay outputs in
the DVRS can be programmed to provide several status indications – ‘Master Light’,
‘LOC Mode Light’, ‘SYS Mode Light’ or ‘DVR ON Light’ .
The DVR then provides control input to an external switch which in turn toggles an
external light.
The external switch and light are not included with the DVR.
The Light Switch Relay Coil “+” must be wired to +12V DC and the “-“ to the
corresponding Relay Output on the DB15 connector of the DVR Auxiliary cable PN
7W083X06 (500mA Max).
External Alarm
In applications where the DVR is installed in a fixed 19” rack, the external alarms option
can be enabled and the corresponding relay output wired up to an external logic system
for monitoring and reporting of ‘low power’ or ‘overt temperature’ combined alarms.
Duplexer Bypass Switch

If this option is installed, the DVR duplexer can be switched out whenever a simplex
DVR channel is selected. This feature is only applicable to Cross-Band DVRS
Configurations and provides frequency plan flexibility. The Duplexer Bypass Switch is
wired to Relay 1 (pin 6) of the Auxiliary cable connector and the DVR needs to be
programmed accordingly.

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DVRS Antenna Installation

Any DVRS Model requires the use of two antennas – one connected to the MSU and
one connected to the DVR. For a list of approved DVR Antennas, please refer to
Appendix 12.
IMPORTANT
To assure optimum performance and compliance with RF Energy Safety
standards, these antenna installation guidelines are limited to metal-body vehicles
with appropriate ground planes and take into account the potential exposure of
back seat passengers and bystanders outside the vehicle.
The MSU and DVR Antennas must be installed in such way as not to cause interference.
All DVRS models require 30dB minimum Antenna Isolation between the DVR and
MSU Antennas.
It is recommended that the DVRS antennas are installed as follows: one antenna
mounted in the center area of the roof, the other antenna mounted on the trunk lid.
Before installing an antenna on the trunk lid:

 Ensure the distance from the antenna to the front surface of the rear back seat is
greater then the minimum distance specified in the “Product and RF Safety” Booklet
for the specific DVRS model and frequency band.
 Ensure the trunk lid is grounded by connecting grounding straps between the
trunk lid and the vehicle chassis.
To ensure compliance with RF Energy Safety standards, the antenna locations, gain and
maximum Transmit Power (for both the Mobile radio and the DVR) must be as specified
in the “Product and RF Safety” Booklet shipped with the DVR.
NOTE
The DVRS antenna ports (both DVR and XTL sides) are mini UHF male and require
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Glossary
ACK Acknowledgement of communications.
Automated VR / DVR Activation. DVR Option which permits
automated activation of the DVR, typically triggered by
AVRA
removing the portable from the charger
(ON) and placing it back in (OFF).
Busy Lockout – the dynamic phase (follows the static Primary /

BL
Secondary phase) of the DVR simulcast prevention algorithm.
A group of characteristics, such as transmit / receive

Channel
frequency pairs, radio parameters, encryption encoding etc.
Tone Private-Line (PL) or Digital Private-Line (DPL). Used on

Coded Squelch
conventional channels for signal validation.
Refers to radio-to-radio communications, sometimes through a

Conventional
base station repeater or vehicular repeater.
Dispatcher An individual who has radio system management duties.
DPD File DVR personality file saved as file_name.dpd.
A continuous sub-audible data signal transmitted with the

DPL Coded Squelch
carrier. See Coded Squelch.
DVR Digital Vehicular Repeater.
Determines the communication exchange capabilities between

DVR Mode System Users and Local Portable Users; Can be set to OFF,
LOCAL or SYSTEM.
Digital Vehicular Repeater interfaced to a Remote Mount

DVRS XTLTM2500 or XTLTM5000 Mobile radio with M5 or O5 / O3
Control Head.
P25 XTSTM1500, XTSTM2500, XTSTM5000, APXTM4000,
‘DVRS Enabled’
APXTM6000 or APXTM7000 Portable Radio with enabled DVRS
PSU
operation.
File containing DVR personality (dpd) and calibration data of
EPR File the specific DVR unit. Typically saved in the following format
xxxxxxxx.epr where xxxxxxxx is the SN of the specific DVR.
FCC Federal Communications Commission.
DVR Mode, programmable per TG / DVR Channel. While in
Half Dupex Mode the DVR repeats Local PSU-to-System and
Half Duplex System-to-Local PSU communications but does not repeat
audio locally i.e. no Local PSU-to-PSU voice communications
are enabled.

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P25 Message periodically sent by Primary DVR to other DVRs

Heart Beat
during Primary/Secondary processing.
Hang Up Box – if this feature is enabled in the DVR and the

microphone is off hook, any audio received form the Local
HUB
PSUs, regardless of the PL/DPL will be heard on the MSU
speaker. Applicable to Digital Mode only.
Inbound Call A Call transmitted by Local PSU and received by the DVR.
DVR Mode which provides extended portable-to-portable voice

and data range by repeating Local PSU (optionally MSU)
Local Mode
communications without keying up the Mobile radio interfaced
to the DVR.
PSU in DVR Mode.
For example:
Local PSU In Digital DVR Mode – Affiliated PSU through the DVR.
In Analog Mode – PSU with the current Analog DVR channel
selected.
M5 XTLTM2500 Control Head using CAN bus.
Analog Vehicular Repeater, NOT compatible with XTLTM5000
radios using CAN bus Control Heads such as the O5 / O3.
Mobexcom II
Mobexcom II can be interfaced to XTLTM5000 using W-series
Control Heads, Astro Spectra or MCS2000 Mobile Radios.
MSU / PSU - A programmed combination of operating
Mode parameters.
DVR – OFF, SYSTEM or LOCAL (see DVR Mode)
MPE Maximum Permissible Exposure.
MSU Mobile Subscriber Unit - XTLTM5000 or XTLTM2500
Outbound Call System Call received by the MSU.
O5 / O3 XTLTM5000 Odyssey 5 / 3 Control Head using CAN bus.
PSU Portable Subscriber Unit.
Push to talk. The PTT engages the transmitter (of the Portable
PTT
or Mobile radio and / or DVR) when pressed.
Radio Frequency. Part of the general frequency spectrum

RF
10kHz - 10,000,000 MHz.
RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator.

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DVR mode which provides extended voice and signaling

System Mode communications between System Users and Local Portable
Users over the selected DVR channel / Mobile Radio Mode.
A group of radio users who communicate with each other by

Talk Group
using the same communication path.
The automatic sharing of radio frequencies by large number of
Trunking users based on communication path sharing for the length of a
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Index
A I
AVRA ........................................................................25 In-Band ...................................................................... 6
Installation Tools ..................................................... 12
C
M
Control Cables..........................................................18
Cross-Band .................................................................9 Master Light............................................................. 25
Mounting the DVR.................................................... 13
D
O
Duplexer RF Switch ..................................................25
DVR Auxiliary Cable ................................................24 Option Cables........................................................... 20
DVR Dimensions.......................................................10
DVRS Antenna Installation .......................................26
DVRS Installation Basics..........................................12
P
Power Cable............................................................. 17
G
Glossary....................................................................27
R
RF Cables................................................................. 18

Part II – DVRS PROGRAMMING
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DVRS Installation & Programming Guide – PART II
Part II - Programming
DVR Programming Basics ............................................................................................6
Installing and Uninstalling the Tweaker Programming Software ..................................6
Note: Older Tweaker versions can not be uninstalled from the Control panel. They can
be uninstalled by using the Uninstall DVRS Tweaker option located in the Start, All
Programs, Futurecom, DVRS Tweaker path................................................................6
Using the Tweaker Programming Software Off-Line....................................................6
Viewing DVR Personality Files Off-Line ................................................................................. 6
Modifying DVR Personality Files Off-Line............................................................................... 7
Saving DVR Personality Files Off-Line ................................................................................... 7
Using the Tweaker Programming Software On-Line....................................................8
Setting up Communications with the DVR.............................................................................. 8
Reading the DVR Electronic Label ......................................................................................... 8
Reading from the DVR (Uploading Data) ............................................................................... 8
Writing to the DVR (Downloading Data) ................................................................................. 9
Applying dpd File (‘Cloning’) ......................................................................................................... 9
Writing Selected Changes to the DVR............................................................................................. 9
DVRS Programming Guidelines .................................................................................11

Programming Steps Overview ..................................................................................11
Programming the MSU for DVRS Operation.............................................................. 13
Enabling the DVR ................................................................................................................. 13
“DVR Enabled” and “DVR Disabled” Mobile Radio Modes................................................... 13
VRS Button Assignment ....................................................................................................... 13
Automated VR Activation (AVRA)......................................................................................... 13
DVRS IP Addresses.............................................................................................................. 13
Local Mode Microphone Function......................................................................................... 13
Dispatcher Initiated Remote DVRS Activation...................................................................... 14
P25 Trunking OTAR via DVRS ............................................................................................. 14
SCAN ON/OFF ..................................................................................................................... 14
Programming the PSUs for DVRS Operation ............................................................ 15
Programming the ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSU ............................................................................... 16
Programming of Generic P25 PSU for Digital DVRS Mode ................................................. 18
Programming of the P25 PSU (Generic P25 or DVRS enabled) for operation on
Conventional P25 MSU System ........................................................................................... 18
Programming of the P25 PSU (Generic P25 or DVRS enabled) for Inbound Digital Takeover
.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Programming of Analog Conventional PSU for Analog DVRS Mode ................................... 19
DVR Programming ....................................................................................................20
Repeater Setup..................................................................................................................... 20
Interface to Mobile Setup ................................................................................................................20
Frequency Band Setup ....................................................................................................................20
User Text.........................................................................................................................................20
Labels ..............................................................................................................................................20
Personality Data Setup ......................................................................................................... 21
Repeater Channel Setup Menu ........................................................................................................21
Mobile Radio Channel Setup ..........................................................................................................25
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Hardware Setup Menu.....................................................................................................................27
MSU Data .......................................................................................................................................29
PSU ID Data....................................................................................................................................30
VR Activation Radio ID Data .........................................................................................................30
TG Translation ID Data...................................................................................................................30
System Setup 1 Menu......................................................................................................................30
System Setup 2 Menu......................................................................................................................33
Control Head Menu.........................................................................................................................34
Emergency Mode Menu ..................................................................................................................35
Tone Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................37
Morse Code Menu...........................................................................................................................37
Digital System Setup Menu.............................................................................................................38
Digital DVR Mode - Operation and Programming Overview.......................................41
PSU Affiliation ....................................................................................................................... 41
Group Calls ........................................................................................................................... 41
Talk Group Proxing ............................................................................................................... 41
Talk Group Translation ......................................................................................................... 42
Private Calls .......................................................................................................................... 42
PSU Talk Permit Tones ........................................................................................................ 42
In-Car Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 43
Trunking System Status Indication ....................................................................................... 43
Local Mode Indication ........................................................................................................... 43
Radio Check / Inhibit............................................................................................................. 43
P25 Trunking OTAR.............................................................................................................. 43
Patch ..................................................................................................................................... 43
Dynamic Regrouping ............................................................................................................ 44
Phone Interconnect............................................................................................................... 44
Adaptive Power Control ........................................................................................................ 44
Audio Buffering ..................................................................................................................... 44
P25 Encryption...................................................................................................................... 44
Remote DVR Activation and Steering................................................................................... 44
Call Alert (Page) to DVR ................................................................................................................44
Dispatcher Control ..........................................................................................................................46
Emergency in Digital Mode ................................................................................................... 47
Emergency operation during TG Translation........................................................................ 48
Fireground (FG) Signaling .................................................................................................... 48
Digital Outbound Takeover ................................................................................................... 48
Forced Analog DVR Mode - Operation and Programming Overview .........................50
Analog DVR Mode - Operation and Programming Overview .....................................51
DVR Channel Setup for Analog Mode .................................................................................. 51
Group Calls ........................................................................................................................... 51
Emergency in Analog Mode.................................................................................................. 51
Audio Buffering ..................................................................................................................... 52
Remote DVRS Activation via DTMF ..................................................................................... 52
P25 Encryption in Analog Mode ........................................................................................... 52
Leading & Trailing Tones ...................................................................................................... 52
Mobile Detector ..................................................................................................................... 52
Mobile Mode Steering ........................................................................................................... 53
Steering and Emergency..................................................................................................................53
Mixed DVR Mode ......................................................................................................53
Primary / Secondary - Operation and Programming Overview...................................54
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Using the Tweaker’s RSSI Setup Application ............................................................ 56
Setting up the RSSI ON range.............................................................................................. 56
Setting up the Voting Parameters (Primary / Secondary Range) ......................................... 57
Using the Tweaker Monitoring Screen.......................................................................58
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................58
Software / Programming Related Problems ......................................................................... 58
Hardware Related Problems................................................................................................. 59
Primary EEPROM Map corrupted......................................................................................... 59
Firmware Upgrade. ............................................................................................................... 59
Appendix 1 – DVR Specifications ..............................................................................60
Appendix 2 – DVR Status Display ..............................................................................61
Appendix 3 – DVRS Features vs PSU Type ............................................................... 62
Appendix 4 DVRS Features – P25 DVR Mode & P25 Trunking Mobile Mode ..........63
Appendix 5 DVRS Features in P25 DVR Mode & P25 Conventional Mobile Mode..64
Appendix 6 DVRS Features in P25 DVR Mode & Conventional Analog Mobile Mode
......................................................................................................................................65
Appendix 7 DVRS Features in P25 DVR Mode & 3600 Trunking (Analog or Digital)
Mobile Mode ................................................................................................................66
Appendix 8 DVRS Features in Analog DVR Mode & P25 Trunking Mobile Mode ...67
Appendix 9 DVRS Features in Analog DVR Mode & P25 Conventional Mobile Mode
......................................................................................................................................68
Appendix 10 DVRS Features in Analog DVR Mode & Conventional Analog Mobile
Mode ............................................................................................................................ 69
Appendix 11 DVRS Features in Analog DVR Mode & 3600 (Analog or Digital)
Trunking Mobile Mode ................................................................................................ 70
Appendix 12 – Accessories ........................................................................................72

Antennas ...................................................................................................................72
Cables.......................................................................................................................72
Contact Information ....................................................................................................73
Index ............................................................................................................................ 74
Glossary.......................................................................................................................76
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Recommended Programming Sequence ..........................................................11

Table 2 DVRS Enabled PSU Models.............................................................................15
Table 3 Typical Remote Steering Scenarios..................................................................46
Table 4 Programming Example - Remote Steering .......................................................46
Table 5 DVRS Features vs Type of PSU.......................................................................62
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DVR Programming Basics

Installing and Uninstalling the Tweaker Programming Software
Operating Windows XP
Systems Windows 7
Processor 400MHz or higher Pentium grade processor
Peripherals CD Drive for software installation
USB Port
If you have older Tweaker version already installed, you can either uninstall it first OR
you can simply install the new Tweaker in a new Folder.
Insert the provided CD in your PC’s CD/DVD Drive and follow the prompts to install the
Tweaker Programming software in the desired location on your PC. If the Installation
does not start automatically, please open the provided CD and click on the Setup.exe
file.
To uninstall Tweaker – go to the Control Panel, Add and Remove Programs, find the
DVRS Tweaker and select the Remove option.
Note: Older Tweaker versions can not be uninstalled from the Control panel. They can
be uninstalled by using the Uninstall DVRS Tweaker option located in the Start, All
Programs, Futurecom, DVRS Tweaker path.
Using the Tweaker Programming Software Off-Line

The Tweaker programming software can be used off-line to review, modify and save
new personality templates (.dpd) files.
Viewing DVR Personality Files Off-Line

Run the Tweaker.
Select File  DPD Files (Templates)  Load DPD File and specify the dpd file
location and name when prompted.
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Modifying DVR Personality Files Off-Line

Once the dpd file is successfully loaded, the following screens will be available for
reviewing and modification of the personality settings:
Saving DVR Personality Files Off-Line

After editing the personality setting, the dpd file can be saved by selecting File  DPD
Files (Templates)  Save DPD File and specifying a dpd file name and location:
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Using the Tweaker Programming Software On-Line
To use the Tweaker on-line the following is required:

1. Tweaker Software installed on the PC.
2. Powered up DVR.
3. USB Cable
Setting up Communications with the DVR

1. Ensure the USB cable is plugged into your PC and connected to the USB port on the
DVR.
2. Ensure the DVRS is powered up.
Reading the DVR Electronic Label

The Electronic Label of the DVR contains information regarding the firmware currently
loaded in the DVR, the hardware model and serial number.
To read the DVR Electronic Label, select Labels from the Repeater Setup Menu:
The electronic label can be read either on-line or by loading a previously saved .epr file.
NOTE
An .epr file contains the personality and calibration data of a specific DVR unit.
A .dpd file contains the personality settings of a DVR unit. Used for ‘cloning’.
The Electronic Label is also stored in the .dpd file, even though the information
contained in it does not overwrite the electronic labels of the DVRs during ‘cloning’.
Reading from the DVR (Uploading Data)

To read a DVR unit:
1. Establish On-Line Operation with the DVR.
2. Select Repeater  Load Data from Repeater OR Press F2.
3. The personality data of the currently connected DVR unit will be loaded into the
Tweaker memory for reviewing and / or editing.
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Writing to the DVR (Downloading Data)
Applying dpd File (‘Cloning’)

Select File  DPD Files (Templates)  Apply DPD to The Repeater.
Specify the desired .dpd file name and location when prompted.
Writing Selected Changes to the DVR

If any changes are made while reviewing the personality data of a DVR (On-Line), the
fields containing changes are shaded in green (if the changes are valid).
After making the necessary changes to all the settings on the various Tweaker screens,
the new personality can be saved to the DVR by executing any of the following:
F4
OR
Repeater  Save Changes to Repeater
OR
Repeater  EEPROM Maintenance (Ctrl+E)  Changes ->Repeater
OR
Click on the EEPROM Maintenance Icon  Changes -> Repeater
Reset the Repeater (after the changes are saved) in order to ensure the changes are in
effect. Resetting of the DVR can be done by executing any of the following methods:
Repeater  Reset Repeater

OR
F3
OR
EEPROM Maintenance  Reset Repeater
OR
Power OFF and ON the MSU
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When the DVR personality has been changed and the changes are not causing any
detected errors, the EEprom Maintenance Icon is flashing Yellow. Clicking on the Icon
opens the EEprom screen below.
If the data changes contain errors, the EEprom icon is flashing red and the screens
containing conflicting data will be marked with a red exclamation mark. In this case, the
changes can not be written to the DVR EEPROM until the errors are eliminated.
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DVRS Programming Guidelines

Programming Steps Overview
The DVRS operation depends on the following:
DVR Firmware and Programming settings

MSU (XTLTM 2500 / XTLTM 5000) Firmware and Programmed Personality
PSU Firmware and Programmed Personality
P25 Trunking System Infrastructure
To enable a given DVR Feature, all of the above components must be adequately setup
and matched to support it.
IMPORTANT
Changes to any of the personality templates may require corresponding
adjustments to the personality templates of the rest of the system components.
To ensure consistent programming of all components, the following programming

sequence is recommended:
Step Action Software Program Used
1 Create the MSU template with enabled DVR Mobile CPS (Motorola)
Operation and save it. Ensure the desired MSU
Talk Groups / Modes are set to ‘DVRS Enabled’
and there are no frequency spacing issues (In-
Band models only).
2 Export ALL in a .csv file and save it. Mobile CPS (Motorola)
3 Create a .dpd file and program the licensed DVR Tweaker (Futurecom)
Channels. Ensure the DVR frequencies are
within the ordered filtering specification.
4 Import the saved .csv file. Tweaker (Futurecom)
5 Program the Mobile Channel attributes as Tweaker (Futurecom)
required.
6 Program the desired Analog / Digital Mode Tweaker (Futurecom)

Features in the DVR.
7 Save the .dpd template. Tweaker (Futurecom)

8 Create the PSU template. Ensure DVR Portable Radio CPS (Motorola)
Operation is Enabled and the settings match
those programmed in the DVRS.
9 Save the PSU codeplug. Portable Radio CPS (Motorola)
10 Ensure all personality templates are matched in terms of frequencies, PL/DPL,
TX/RX NIDs, enabled and disabled features etc. and confirm (through testing) the
DVRS operation before field deployment.
Table 1 Recommended Programming Sequence
IMPORTANT
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Ensure the mobile radio archive does not contain any hidden fields BEFORE
exporting a CSV file! Hidden fields will not be included in the CSV file, which may
result in incorrect DVR programming and operation.
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Programming the MSU for DVRS Operation

Enabling the DVR
The DVR Operation must be enabled in the XTLTM2500 / XTLTM 5000 radios as follows:
Radio Wide  Advanced Tab  Check the ‘DVRS Hardware Enable’ box
If DVR Analog operation is required, the following must be set:

Radio Wide  Advanced Tab  ‘Aux PTT Audio Source’  Select ‘AUX_TX’
“DVR Enabled” and “DVR Disabled” Mobile Radio Modes

To enable a specific Mobile Radio Trunking Talk Group or Conventional Channel for
DVRS operation, the following is required:
Zone Channel Assignment  Channels Tab  Check or uncheck the ‘DVRS

Allowed’ box (available only when ‘DVRS Hardware Enable’ is checked i.e. enabled)
VRS Button Assignment

The VRS button is programmed as follows:
Display & Menu  Menu Items  Select and Add VRS to the ‘Trunking Menu Items’
and to the ‘Conventional Menu Items’.
Automated VR Activation (AVRA)

To enable VIP AVRA, the following programming steps are required:
Radio Wide  VRS/DVRS Tab  Check the ‘VIP Control of VRS’ box and select the
desired VIP Logic (either ‘Active Open’ or ‘Active Closed’).
Controls  Radio VIP or DEK A/B/C  VIP In  Select ‘VRS Activation’ against the
VIP In (1 or 2 or 3) corresponding to the actual AVRA trigger wiring.
DVRS IP Addresses
Mobile IP Address: default is 192.168.129.1
DVR IP Address: default is 192.168.129.2
The above settings must be different from the Subscriber / Mobile Computer IP
Addresses on the Radio Wide -> Data screen.
Local Mode Microphone Function

When the DVRS is in the Local Mode and the MSU Microphone is PTT-ed, the
microphone audio will be transmitted either only on the DVR side or on both DVR and
MSU sides depending on the setting of the “DVRS System Tx in Local Mode”.
Radio Wide  VRS/DVRS Tab  Check the ‘DVRS System Tx in Local Mode’ box if
the microphone audio needs to be transmitted on the MSU side while the DVRS is in
Local mode.
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Dispatcher Initiated Remote DVRS Activation
Dispatcher can send a Call Alert (Page) to a specific MSU, which in turn causes DVR
mode change in the following order: OFF-SYS-LOC-OFF.
If remote mode change is enabled in the MSU then the Call Alert Page feature must be
made available to the Dispatcher only. The rest of the System subscriber equipment
must not have the Call Alert (Page) feature enabled since paging a specific MSU
interfaced to a DVR will toggle the DVR mode and may cause loss of vital
communications.
To enable the DVRS Remote mode change in the MSU and only allow the Dispatcher to
use Call Alert functionality, the ‘System Remote Activation / Deactivation’ box in the
Radio Wide  VRS/DVRS Tab must be checked.
It is recommended that remote mode change is disabled in the MSU and enabled
in the DVR as described below.
To disable the DVRS Remote mode change in the MSU and enable this functionality in
the DVR, the ‘System Remote Activation / Deactivation’ box in the Radio Wide 
VRS/DVRS Tab must be unchecked and the DVR must be programmed with the ID of
the dispatcher console in its VR Activation ID Data table. In this case only Pages from
this specific ID (or IDs) will cause DVRS mode change.
In addition, the DVRS may send back a mode change status to indicate its current mode
(OFF, SYSTEM, LOCAL). Only the Dispatcher Console can interpret those status
messages if correctly programmed:
Status 1 = OFF mode

Status 2 = LOCAL mode
Status 3 = SYSTEM
The MSU also must be programmed to send Status 1, 2 and 3.
IMPORTANT: The MSU should have only one System Unit ID programmed for all
DVRS Enabled Systems. If the MSU is programmed with different Unit IDs in different
Systems, then Call Alert Page may cause intermittent and unreliable DVRS mode
change.
P25 Trunking OTAR via DVRS

If the PSU users require the P25 Trunking OTAR feature to work via DVRS, the MSU
must have the ‘Packet Data Capable System (PDS)’ Option enabled in the
corresponding Trunking System N  Data screens.
SCAN ON/OFF
To suspend MSU Scan when DVR is ON (recommended):
Scan  Scan Configuration  check “Suspend Scan on DVRS Active”
When the MSU is programmed (recommended) to suspend SCAN when DVR is ON, the
following SCAN scenarios are available:
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If the DVR is in the SYSTEM or LOCAL Mode and the MSU User presses the SCAN
button on the Control Head he /she hears an invalid button press tone and the SCAN
function does not become active.
If the DVR is OFF or Disabled, the MSU User can press the SCAN button and activate
the SCAN function.
Once the MSU is in SCAN:
 If the DVR Mode is changed from OFF to SYSTEM or LOCAL, the SCAN is
suspended.
 If the DVR Mode is changed back to OFF, the SCAN resumes.
If the MSU is programmed to allow both SCAN and DVR to be activated at the same
time, the following rules apply:
 If the MSU lands on a mode which is compatible with the selected DVR channel
then outbound calls are repeated to the Local PSUs.
 If the MSU lands on a mode which is not compatible with the selected DVR
channel then the DVR is disabled and the outbound call is not repeated to the
Local PSU.
 Inbound call from the Local PSU returns the MSU to the originally selected mode
regardless of the SCAN programming in the MSU.
NOTE:
When SCAN and DVR operation are allowed (by MSU programming), the strapping of
DVR channels to MSU modes must be disabled.
Programming the PSUs for DVRS Operation

The programming of the PSU depends on the PSU type and User requirements. The
following paragraph describes the programming options related to DVRS operation for
the 3 main types of PSUs.
The following Portable Radios have modified firmware that allows enhanced
communications with the DVR and support of an extended list of features.
PSU Models that can be ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSU Firmware Revision Required
XTSTM1500 R9.00.00 and higher
XTSTM2500 Note: It is highly recommended to always use
the latest released PSU firmware to ensure all
XTSTM5000 fixes and new features are included.
APXTM4000
APXTM6000 R7.00.05 and higher
APXTM7000
Table 2 DVRS Enabled PSU Models
All other P25 capable PSU models or the above models with older firmware versions can
only be programmed as ‘P25 Generic’ since they are not capable of extended
communications with the DVR.
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Programming the ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSU
The Conventional Personalities associated with DVR channels must have the following
ASTRO System parameters set in order to support ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSU mode:
Conventional  Astro Systems  Astro System ‘X’  DVRS Tab
The ‘DVRS Operation Enable’ Box MUST be checked.
In the APX PSUs the Conventional System Associated with the DVRS must have
‘System Type’ set to ‘DVRS’.
Enable (check) the ‘Talk Permit Tone’ Box if Talk Permit Tones are required
(recommended).
Enable (check) the ‘Display Site Trunking’ and / or ‘Alert Site Trunking’ Boxes if
those features need to be supported through the DVRS.
Enable (check) the ‘Dynamic Regrouping Enable’ Box if this feature needs to be
supported through the DVRS.
Enable (check) the ‘TA when no DVRS Comms’ Box if automatic switching to TA mode
is required when a PSU goes outside of DVRS coverage range. If this feature is
disabled, the PSU makes up to five attempts to access a DVRS before it gives up.
Set the ‘Busy Update Time’ field to 30 seconds (default).
Set the ‘Response Pending Time’ field to >3 seconds.
Set the ‘Activation Wait Timer’ field to 3 minutes (default).
Set the Multikeys as required (available when ‘Secure Equipped’ is checked and
codeplug is Multikey capable).
Conventional  Conventional Personality ‘X’  ASTRO Talk Group Options Tab

Enable (check) the ‘Talkgroup’ Box.
Select Strapped as ‘Selection Type’ (recommended).
Specify the required Talk Group List and Talk Group ID.
IMPORTANT: The digital PSU can not talk through the DVRS (in digital mode) unless
the selected conventional ASTRO PSU mode is programmed with a valid system TG ID
or TG Translation is enabled.
The PSU must affiliate through the DVRS! Therefore the PSU must be programmed with
a valid ID and the selected mode on the PSU must be programmed with a valid TG ID or
TG Translation must be enabled and the PSU TG ID must be programmed in the DVRS
Translation table.
Typically the conventional ASTRO PSU Unit ID must be set to match that of the trunking
system PSU ID in in-band applications. In cross-band application the ASTRO PSU Unit
ID must be enabled in the P25 System in order to be able to affiliate and communicated
through the DVRS.
If the PSU needs to support say 10 TGs via DVRS, then the PSU must be programmed
with 10 Conventional ASTRO personalities and each personality must be strapped to the
corresponding TG ID. Alternatively the PSU can be programmed with just one (or a few
TGs) and TG translation can be enabled in the DVR so that the PSU TG ID is always
translated to the ID of the TG selected on the MSU Control Head.
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NOTE:
TG IDs are programmed in the PSU conventional ASTRO Talk Group List in decimal
and in the MSU Trunking personality in hexadecimal format.
Zone Channel Assignment  Channels  Specify the correct (matching the DVR
channel) frequencies, desired Conventional Personality (programmed as described
above) and correct Tx and Rx NIDs, matching the DVR programming.
If P25 Trunking OTAR is to be supported, the following parameters need to be set up in

the PSU:
Radio Configuration  Secure Configuration  ASTRO OTAR: check the ‘ASTRO

OTAR Enable’ box.
Radio Configuration  Secure Configuration  Secure KMF Profile  Secure

KMF profile X (corresponding to the conventional personality used to communicate via
DVRS) Data Transport: ensure all settings match the system settings.
Radio Configuration  Secure Configuration  Secure KMF Profile  Secure

KMF profile X (corresponding to the conventional personality used to communicate via
DVRS) ASTRO OTAR Information: set ‘Response Kind’ to ‘Confirmed’, ‘Number
of Attempts’ to 8 and ‘Time Between Attempts’ to 45.
ASTRO Systems  ASTRO System X (associated with the conventional personality

used to communicate via DVRS)  Data  ‘Packet Data Capable System (PDS)’ field
is enabled (checked) and the ‘Packet Data Mode’ is set to FNE.
If Fireground (FG) signaling is enabled in the PSU, ensure that the programmed “Tx
Voice Type” (Analog or Digital) matches the type of corresponding DVR “FG Enabled”
Channel (Analog or Digital).
Remote Talk Group Steering allows Local PSU user to remotely change the TG /
Channel currently selected on the MSU.
.
If Remote Talk Group Steering is required, the same DVR channel frequency pair must
be programmed in the PSU and associated with different Conventional Personalities,
which in turn are associated with different Talk Group IDs and unique Tx NIDs as shown
in the example below:
PSU PROGRAMMING DVR PROGRAMMING
DVR CH TG Conv. Tx NID Rx NID DVR CH RX NID Zone #,
ID* Pers. * Channel #
Tx F1/Rx F2 100 1 7 F7E 7 Rx F1/Tx F2
1, 1
Tx F1/Rx F2 200 2 8 F7E 8 Rx F1/Tx F2
1, 2
Tx F1/Rx F2 300 3 9 F7E 9 Rx F1/Tx F2
2, 1
Tx F1/Rx F2 400 4 10 F7E 10Rx F1/Tx F2
3, 10
*TGID is programmed Strapped to the Conventional Personality X (in the ‘Astro TG
Options’ Tab of the ‘Conventional Personality X’ Menu). The MSU can be steered to
any type of channel including Conventional Analog (no TG ID in this case as shown
above).
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Programming of Generic P25 PSU for Digital DVRS Mode

The programming of a Generic P25 PSU requires matched DVR – PSU programming of:
 DVR Tx and Rx Frequencies
 Tx and Rx NIDs (NACs)
 TG IDs
IMPORTANT: The digital PSU can not talk through the DVRS (in digital mode) unless
the selected conventional ASTRO PSU mode is programmed with a valid system TG ID.
The PSU must affiliate through the DVRS! Therefore the PSU must be programmed with
a valid ID and the selected mode on the PSU must be programmed with a valid TG ID.
Typically the conventional ASTRO ID of the PSU must be set to match that of the
trunking system PSU ID.
If the PSU needs to support say 10 TGs via DVRS, then the PSU must be programmed
with 10 Conventional ASTRO personalities and each personality should be linked
(strapped) to the corresponding TG ID.
Programming of the P25 PSU (Generic P25 or DVRS enabled) for operation
on Conventional P25 MSU System
Both PSU types must have the Tx and Rx NACs matched with those programmed in the
DVR.
The ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSU needs to be programmed as described in the ‘Programming
the ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSU’ section. If the P25 Conventional system is not using
dedicated TG IDs then all system radios transmit with the default TG ID = 1. When the
PSU is programmed as DVRS Enabled, the default TG ID = 2 and it must be changed to
TG ID=1 in order to match the rest of the system radios. If the Conventional P25 System
is using dedicated TG IDs, then the DVRS Enabled PSU must be programmed with
corresponding conventional personalities using the required TG IDs.
In the Generic PSU, the default TG ID = 1 so it matches the rest of the system radios. If
the Conventional P25 system is using dedicated TG IDs then the Generic PSU must be
programmed with corresponding conventional personalities using the required TG IDs.
Programming of the P25 PSU (Generic P25 or DVRS enabled) for Inbound
Digital Takeover
If “Inbound Digital Takeover” is not enabled in the DVR, the ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSU will
have ‘Tx inhibited on carrier’ (equivalent to Smart PTT enabled). If “Inbound Digital
Takeover” is enabled in the DVR then the DVRS Enabled PSU should have Smart PTT
Disabled so it can interrupt outbound calls provided it is using a different TG ID
(proxying) from the TG currently selected on the receiving MSU.
A Generic PSU must have Smart PTT disabled if “Inbound Digital Takeover” is enabled
in the DVR.
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Programming of Analog Conventional PSU for Analog DVRS Mode

The programming of any PSU for Analog Mode involves the following:
 PSU Tx Frequency and Tx PL/DPL must match the DVR Rx Frequency and Rx
PL/DPL.
 PSU Rx Frequency and Rx PL/DPL must match the DVR Tx Frequency and Tx
PL/DPL.
 Adjacent channel spacing programming of the DVR channel and PSU must be the
same i.e. either 12.5kHz or 25kHz.
 If MDC Emergency is to be used by the PSU, the PSU must have MDC1200
signaling enabled and the MDC1200 System Pretime must be set to 700-800ms.
Preamble during pretime must NOT be enabled. If MDC1200 Emergency alarm is
to be used when the MSU is on a trunked channels, the MDC ID (hex) must be
allowed on the Trunking system side.
 If DTMF signaling is used, the DTMF sequence programmed in the PSU must end
with a ‘*’ i.e. 123*.
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DVR Programming
The following paragraphs provide detailed DVR programming information.
IMPORTANT
Do not change DVR settings unless fully familiar with the meaning of a specific
option.
The Tweaker program reports any obvious errors and does not allow invalid data
to be saved to the DVR, however, not all inconsistencies can be reported by the
Tweaker.
Successful DVRS programming requires thorough understanding of the DVR,
MSU and PSU programming as well as the specific User / System requirements.
Only when all templates (DVR, MSU and PSU) are matched, the DVRS will operate
properly.
For instance, changing the XTLTM5000 template may require corresponding update
of the DVR template, which in turn may require update of the PSU template.
Repeater Setup
Interface to Mobile Setup

The values in this menu are set to the correct settings upon shipping from the Futurecom
Factory. No changes to those values are required unless instructed otherwise by
Futurecom.
Frequency Band Setup

This Menu Screen is used for selecting the Adjacent Channel Separation. Two
selections are possible – Set 1 and Set 2, which can be either Narrowband (12.5kHz) or
Wideband (25kHz).
Ensure the correct spacing (Set 1 or Set 2) is selected to match the portable radio
programming on each DVR channel – see “Repeater Channel Setup” screen,
‘Bandwidth’ field.
User Text
This screen is provided for template maintenance purposes. The DVR personality
templates can be dated and referenced from this Menu screen by entering an applicable
template / project description and revision.
Labels
This screen is for information only and it displays the firmware revisions, model and
serial number of the DVR.
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Personality Data Setup
Repeater Channel Setup Menu

Field Name Options Description Notes
/ Units
Ch # 1-192 DVR Channel Number – referenced Read Only Field.
in the Mobile Radio Channel Setup
when associating DVR channels to
Mobile Radio TGs.
Name Seven (7) DVR Channel name (alias)
character displayed on the Control Head
string when the DVR is enabled.
VR Type BBR This field for information purposes This field for information purposes
only. only.
Channel Mode F. Duplex Determines the DVR mode of If Full Duplex mode is selected, the
Simplex operation for the specific channel – DVR can still be setup to operate
Half Full Duplex, Half Duplex or as Half Duplex if the MSU TG /
Duplex Simplex. Channel currently selected on the
Note that Half Duplex operation Control Head is programmed for
refers to the audio processing ‘Half Duplex’ in the “Mobile Radio
only. The DVR will still transmit Channel Setup” Screen.
carrier locally while in Half
duplex mode unless the Primary /
Secondary feature is disabled.
Fire Ground Yes / No Enables or Disables Fireground Fireground (FG) signaling can be
Signalling Capabilities on the enabled on analog or digital DVR
selected DVR channel. channels only.
Channel Type Digital Defines the DVR Channel Type. The rules for switching between
Analog Digital mode can only be used the Digital and Analog Mode when
Mixed when the MSU operates on P25 Mixed Mode is selected are
F.Analog Trunking or P25 Conventional described in the Mixed Mode
TPS System. Settings Paragraph.
Mixed Mode is selected when the Forced Analog Mode is described
same DVR channel will be used by in the Forced Analog Mode
Analog and P25 PSUs. section.
Rx Freq [MHz] DVR Rx Frequency (Must match
the PSU Tx Frequency).
Rx PL [Hz] / DPL DVR Rx PL / DPL (Must match the Applies to Analog, Mixed and F.
Analog PSU Tx PL/DPL). Analog Mode Only.
Tx Freq [MHz] DVR Tx Frequency (Must match the
PSU Rx Frequency).
Tx PL [Hz] / DPL DVR Tx PL / DPL (Must match the Applies to Analog, Mixed and F.
Analog PSU Rx PL/DPL). Analog Mode Only.
PL STE [deg] / Analog PSU PL/DPL Squelch Tail Applies to Analog, Mixed and F.
DPL Elimination – must be programmed Analog Mode Only.
to match the PSU.
VR Mode System Determines the Default DVR mode
Local when this DVR channel is selected.
User TG Mode (Mobile Radio Channel
Setup) overwrites this setting.
If User is selected – the DVR mode
can be changed by the User from
the VRS button on the Control
Head.
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Man Mod Ch Enabled Enables / Disables the DVR mode This field is automatically set to
Disabled change from the VRS button on the Enabled when the VR Mode is set
Control Head. If this field is set to to User.
Disabled, the VRS button still
toggles between the default DVR
mode and OFF mode.
Tx Pwr 20-40 Specifies the selected Tx Output The Duplexer Tx Insertion Losses
dBm Power at the DVR Antenna Port on as entered in the Interface to
the DVR Tx frequency. Mobile Setup screen are
compensated by the DVR PA
Output to produce the
programmed Tx Power at the
Antenna Port.
R-Tx Pwr 20-39 Specifies the selected Tx Output The Duplexer Rx Insertion Losses
dBm Power at the DVR Antenna Port as entered in the Interface to
when the DVR transmits on its Rx Mobile Setup screen are
frequency to other DVRs. compensated by the DVR PA
Refer to the Primary /Secondary Output to produce the
Operation Paragraph for more programmed Tx Power at the
details. Antenna Port.
CCT 0-60 min Continuous Carrier Timer – Does not affect Telephone
specifies the maximum time a DVR Interconnect Calls. Phone calls
can be transmitting before its Tx have a separate CTT programmed
function is disabled. If the CCT is in the Digital System Setup.
set to 0 (OFF), the DVR operates in
continuous duty mode.
ON/OFF Trigger RSSI Analog Mode – any ON/OFF trigger Squelch is invalid setting in Digital,
Squelch can be selected. F. Analog or Mixed Mode DVR
Sq&RSSI Digital Mode – RSSI only allowed. Channels.
Mixed Mode – RSSI only allowed.
RSSI Thresh -50 to Default Setting is -110dBm. The Duplexer Rx Insertion Losses
-127dBm as entered in the Interface to
Mobile Setup screen are taken
into account to produce the
programmed RSSI at the Antenna
Port.
Busy Lc Th -65 to Threshold used during the dynamic Refer to the Primary /Secondary
-105 dBm Busy Lockout Phase if Master / Operation Paragraph for more
Slave Enable BL for Voice Comm details.
is enabled (see Digital Mode
Settings menu).
Rx NID (h) Hex # Must match the P25 PSU Tx NID. Applies to Digital, Mixed and
Serves as CAS validation in Digital F.Analog Mode.
Mode (equivalent to Rx PL/DPL in
Analog Mode).
F7E Enables the DVR to receive
on any NID.
Tx NID (h) Hex # Must match the P25 PSU Rx NID. Applies to Digital, Mixed and
Serves as CAS validation in Digital F.Analog Mode.
Mode (equivalent to Tx PL/DPL in
Analog Mode).
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Tx RSSI Th -60 to When a Secondary DVR detects a Refer to the Primary /Secondary
-110dBm request for DVR repeat and it does Operation Paragraph for more
not detect any Heart Beats coming details.
from the current Primary DVR, the
Secondary DVR checks for activity
on its Tx frequency (exceeding the
Tx RSSI Th) to determine if the lack
of Heart Beat is due to the Primary
DVR already repeating the Call. If
no activity is found to exceed the Tx
RSSI Th the DVR will check again
and if 3 heart beats are missed, the
DVR will negotiate becoming a
Primary.
Rx RSSI Th -60 to - The DVRs exchange Refer to the Primary /Secondary
110dBm Primary/Secondary messages on Operation Paragraph for more
their Rx frequency while idle. details.
Before a Primary DVR sends out a
Primary Heart Beat (HB), it checks
for RF activity and HB exceeding
the programmed ‘Rx RSSI Th’ on
the Rx frequency. If the Primary
DVR does not detect any RF
activity or HB exceeding the ‘Rx
RSSI Th’, it will proceed with
sending a Primary HB. If it detects
HB exceeding the programmed ‘RX
RSSI Th’, the Primary DVR backs
off and becomes non-Primary, on
stand-by. If a HB is detected but its
level is below the programmed ‘Rx
RSSI Th’ the DVR will stay a
Primary and send its HB. If it
detects RF activity on the Rx
frequency, the Primary DVR will
postpone the sending of its HB until
the Rx frequency is clear to ensure
the HB can be successfully (without
interference) received by the other
DVRS.
Bandwidth Set 1 Selects the Adjacent channel See ‘Frequency Band Setup’
Set 2 spacing (12.5kHz or 25KHz) as Screen.
programmed in the ‘Frequency
Band Setup’ menu.
Steering Yes Enables (‘Yes’) or Disables (‘No’) Applicable to Analog DVR Modes
No portable initiated steering of the only.
MSU mode (zone/channel). Based
on the PL/DPL programmed in the
PSU and received by the DVR. The
DVR steers the MSU to the
zone/channel that is associated
with a specific Rx PL/DPL
programmed in the DVR Steering
Table.
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Steering Table screen Opens a steering Table that Applicable to Analog DVR Modes
enables the user to program up to only.
14 different mobile modes per DVR At present time, this feature is only
channel and the corresponding Rx supported in System mode.
PL/DPL codes that are used as
steering triggers. When the DVR
receives a LPSU transmission with
the programmed PL/DPL, it will
steer the MSU to the corresponding
MSU mode.
Steering in Yes Default setting is ‘No’ (Disabled). Applicable to Analog DVR Modes
Emergency No When steering in emergency is only.
Disabled, the DVR suspend
steering until the emergency is
cleared. The DVR disregards the
programmed RX PL/DPL and
repeats all traffic to the System.
If enabled (set to ‘Yes’) the VR
steering does not change when
emergency has been declared.
Steering Revert Yes Enables (‘Yes’) or Disables (‘No”) Applicable to Analog DVR Modes
No MSU revert to the originally only.
selected zone/channel after the
steering inbound call is complete
and the Steering Hang Timer
(System Setup 1) has expired.
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Mobile Radio Channel Setup

The DVR Operation may be enabled on some MSU Talk Groups (TGs) and Disabled on
others as selected and programmed in the personality of the MSU interfaced to the DVR.
The DVR must be ‘made aware’ as to which TGs are ‘DVR Enabled’ and which are ‘DVR
Disabled’.
The DVR can be used only on the MSU Modes listed in the Mobile Radio Channel Setup
screen accessible via Tweaker. The Mobile Radio Channel Setup data is extracted by
first exporting the MSU data (using the Motorola CPS) and then importing the data by
using the Import  Motorola CSV function of the Tweaker as described in the next
paragraph.
Note the DVR Channel type compatibility with the various Modes programmed in the
XTLTM 2500 / XTLTM 5000 as listed in Appendix 4 to 11.
Importing Motorola CSV File

After programming the XTLTM 2500 / XTLTM 5000 for DVRS Operation and exporting the
CSV file using the Motorola CPS, the data needs to be imported into the DVR by using
the Import  Motorola CSV function of the Tweaker.
Ensure that ALL MSU screens have been exported prior to importing a CSV file (no
hidden fields!).
Any change to the MSU programming may require exporting and importing of a CSV file
in order to update the DVR programming personality to match that of the MSU.
Configuring the Mobile Radio Channel Settings in the DVR

Field Name Range Description Notes
Zone # Read Only This field is extracted during the Refer to the “Importing
“Import Motorola CSV File” Motorola CSV File”
process. paragraph.
System ID # Read Only This field is extracted during the Refer to the “Importing
process. paragraph.
Ch. # Read Only This field is extracted during the Refer to the “Importing
process. paragraph.
TG # Read Only This field is extracted during the Refer to the “Importing
process. paragraph.
Name Read Only This field is extracted during the Refer to the “Importing
process. paragraph.
Pers. Type Read Only This field is extracted during the Refer to the “Importing
process. paragraph.
Sqlch. Type Read Only This field is extracted during the Refer to the “Importing
process. paragraph.
Steer NID (h) Hex number Hex number used for remote change Refer to the “Remote DVR
of MSU TG/channel. Must match the Control / TG Steering”
NID programmed in the PSU. Paragraph.
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VRch number If Independent Channel Change is ‘Slaving’ is Enabled /
Disabled (i.e. DVR Ch Slaving is Disabled by the
enabled), this field determines which Independent Channel
DVR Channel will be automatically Change Field in the
selected upon selection of the System Setup 2 Menu.
specified Mobile Radio Mode (TG or
Channel).
TG Mode None Enables or Disables Slaving of the Applicable to both Analog
Local DVR Mode to the selected TG. and Digital DVR Modes.
System ‘None’  this selection assumes no
User specific DVR Mode is linked to the
Disabled TG. The DVR stays in the last mode
OFF or the Mode associated with the DVR
Channel.
‘Local’ / ‘System’  This selection
forces the DVR Mode to change to
either Local or System respectively
upon selection of the TG.
‘User’  The Last DVR Mode that
was selected by the User is in effect
and the User can change it as
required. The ‘Disabled’ setting is
‘Disabled’  DVR is Disabled when provided for test purposes.
this TG is selected.
‘OFF’  DVR is in OFF mode when
this TG is selected.
Manual Mode Chg Enabled Enables or Disables the Mode Applicable to both Analog
Disabled change (SYS / LOC) via the VRS and Digital DVR Modes.
button when a specific TG is Manual Mode change is
selected. also selectable by DVR
Channel (see Repeater
Channel Setup Menu).
Half Duplex Audio Yes / No Enables or Disables Half Duplex In Half Duplex Mode the
Operation when a specific TG is DVR’s local audio repeat
selected. function is disabled.
In Car Monitor Yes / No Enables or Disables the Audio Applicable to System and
received from the Local PSU to be Local Mode.
heard in the MSU speaker.
VR Ch All Alwd Yes / No This field specifies if the User can Digital DVR channels are
select from any programmed DVR only allowed on P25
channel or from a short list. If Trunking or P25
Strapping is Enabled, the DVR will Conventional Mobile Radio
steer to the programmed strapped Modes. If this field is set to
DVR channel, yet the User may still ‘Yes’ and the MSU contains
be able to select a different channel if Type II trunking or
more then one entries are enabled in Conventional Analog type
the ‘VR Ch List’. channels, the Tweaker will
mark those modes in red
and refuse to save to the
DVR EEPROM if one or
more of the DVR channels
are Digital. In such cases,
this field must be changed
to ‘No’ and only compatible
DVR channels must be
specified in the ‘VR CH.
List’ (see below) for each
MSU mode.
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VR Ch List 0 - max # of Enables the selection of which DVR Applicable only if the “VR
programmed channels are selectable when a Ch All Alwd” field is set to
DVR specific MSU TG / Channel is “No”.
channels selected on the O5 / O3 / M5.
Emergency ACK ‘VR ACK’ If set to ‘VR ACK’ – emergency sent Applicable only when the
type ‘Site ACK’ by the local PSU and received by the ‘Portable Ack Rq’ field on
‘Console DVR is immediately acknowledged by the Emergency Mode
ACK’ the DVR. Setup screen is enabled
The DVR sends ACK to the PSU only (checked).
after FNE Site ACK or RCM ACK
when this field is set to ‘Site ACK’ or
‘Console ACK’ respectively.
Emergency Revert Read Only This field is extracted during the Refer to the “Importing
process. paragraph.
Pers. Nr. Read Only This field is extracted during the Refer to the “Importing
process. paragraph.
ANN. TG(h) Read Only This field is extracted during the Refer to the “Importing
process. paragraph.
RCM (hex) Read Only This field is extracted during the Refer to the “Importing
process. paragraph.
Mob Det Number Specifies the indexed ‘Item number’ Requires the MSU to be
(in the Tweaker Mobile Radio programmed with extra
Channel Setup screen) of the MSU channels in order to
mode that the DVR needs to steer the execute the Mobile
MSU to when executing the Mobile Detector function.
Detector Function. The indexed ‘Item See the Mobile Detector
number’ points to the Zone/Channel section for more
that is programmed as Simplex only information.
using the MSU Tx frequency.
Hardware Setup Menu

RSSI 2-20dB Sets the RSSI CAS OFF threshold in
OFF dB below the RSSI CAS ON Threshold
Hysteresis (see Repeater Channel Setup Menu). Typically set to 5dB.
Speed 1-10ms Sets the RSSI Averaging Integration Typically set to 1ms.
Time.
Squelch Sets the Squelch ON and OFF Affects Analog Mode only.
ON Threshold 4-28dB thresholds. Typical recommended settings
OFF 3-25dB are ON: 16dB SINAD
Threshold OFF: 10dB SINAD.
Speed 10-150ms Squelch Averaging Integration Time. Typical setting is 25ms.

Reptr FM Dev. Affects Analog Mode only.
Limit Typically set to 2.12kHz (12.5kHz Depends on the selected
12.5kHz 0.75–2.5kHz channel spacing) or 4.25kHz (25kHz Channel Spacing – refer to the
25kHz 1.5 - 5kHz channel spacing. Frequency Band Setup menu.
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PL FM Typically set to 0.38kHz (12.5kHz Affects Analog Mode only.
Deviation channel spacing) or 0.75kHz (25kHz Depends on the selected
0.19- channel spacing. Channel Spacing – refer to the
12.5kHz 0.75kHz Frequency Band Setup menu.
25kHz 0.38-1.5kHz
PL STE Delay 120-250ms PL Squelch Tail Elimination Delay. Must Affects Analog Mode only.
be set to match the portable setting. If this field is programmed too
Typical setting is 150ms. short the squelch tail will not be
fully eliminated. If it is
programmed too long, the
portable may unmute
unnecessarily.
Automatic VR Enable / Enables or Disables the Automated VR
Activation Disable Activation (AVRA) Option.
(AVRA) check box
Automatic VR Enable If AVRA is Enabled then this field can Only applicable if AVRA is
Activation Disable be set to one of the following: Enabled.
OFF Toggle ‘Disable’  Once the DVR is ON it can The ‘Enable’ setting is typically
not be switched OFF via the AVRA used when the AVRA trigger is
trigger. It can only be switched OFF a Portable charger. Removing
from the O5 / O3 / M5 Control Head. the portable from the charger
‘Enable’  If the AVRA trigger is de- switches the DVR ON (System
asserted, the DVR automatically Mode). Placing the Portable
switches OFF. back in the charger switches
‘Toggle’  The DVR is switched OFF the DVR OFF.
every second time the AVRA trigger is The ‘Toggle’ setting is typically
de-asserted. used when the AVRA trigger is
a car door switch. Closing the
door the first time does not
deactivate the DVR.
AVRA uses Enable / This field must be set to Enabled when
VIP on CH Disable the AVRA trigger is wired up to a VIP
check box I/P on the O5 / M5 or DEK.
AVRA Enabled or This option enables or disables the The same ‘beep’ is heard when
Activation Disabled ‘beep’ heard on the MSU speaker upon the DVRS mode is changed by
Tone DVRS mode change when triggered by pressing the VRS button on the
AVRA. control head.
DVR AVRA Active High Defines the DVR ON/OFF trigger Applicable when the DVR
Polarity Active Low polarity when an external switch is ON/OFF activation trigger is
wired to pin 1 of the DB15 connector on wired to the DVR Auxiliary
the DVR Auxiliary cable (7W083X06- cable. Not applicable when the
01). DVR ON/OFF trigger is wired to
the mobile radio CH VIP.
Low Battery OFF – 13 When the DC supply voltage drops 0.5V Typical setting is 10V.
Alarm Volts above the programmed threshold, a
‘BATTERY LOW’ warning will be
displayed. If the DVR is operating in
Analog Mode it will send warning tones
to the portables over the air. If the
voltage drops below the programmed
level, the DVR is disabled and
‘BATTERY LOW’ alternates with ‘VR
ERROR’ on the O5 / M5 display and the
VR Transmitter is inhibited.
When the battery voltage reaches 0.8 V
above the programmed level the alarm
condition is reset and the DVR resumes
normal operation.
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Battery Drop OFF – 9 In most installations the DVR is This option may be useful only
OFF Volts programmed to be in the OFF mode in installations where the DVR
Threshold upon power up. If not, the ‘Battery is programmed to power up in
Drop off Threshold’ field may be System or Local mode. Since
enabled to prevent the DVR from the recommended DVR Power
transmitting when the voltage drops up mode is OFF, this option is
below the programmed threshold during not needed in most
engine start up. installations. Default setting is
OFF.
MSU RF Enable / This field must be enabled on all in- Applies to In-Band DVRS
Bypass Disable band DVR models equipped with an RF Models Only. This option
Switch check box Switch. enables the Switch connecting
Relay 1 must be selected in the ‘Relay the in-band filtering at the
Use’ field due to the Auxiliary Cable output of the MSU.
wiring (see Figure 25).
External Enable / This field needs to be enabled on DVR This option requires external
Master Light Disable models using an external light which is switching logic and hardware
check box lit when a DVR is a Primary or (provided by others).
Permanent Primary.
Relay 2 must be selected in the ‘Relay
Use’ field due to the Auxiliary Cable
wiring (see Figure 25).
Relay Use ‘Not Used’ Relay 1 must be assigned to the RF Refer to Figure 25 for Auxiliary
Switch OR the Duplexer Bypass Switch Cable information.
‘MSU RF if the corresponding option is installed.
Bypass SW’ All Lights, Alarm relays and
Relay 2 must be assigned to the Master associated external logic are to
‘Duplexer Light if this option is installed. be provided by others.
Bypass SW’
‘Master The MSU RF Switch option is included

Light’ with all side-by-side and Transportable
in-band models.
‘LOC Mode
Light’
‘SYS Mode
Light’
‘DVR ON
light’
‘External
Alarm’
AFC Enable Enables or Disables the Cumulative Default setting is Enable. Set to
Cumulative Disable Automated Frequency Control (AFC) Disable during calibration.
tuning.
AFC Fast Enable Enables or Disables the Fast AFC Default setting is Enable. Set to
Disable tuning. Disable during calibration.
MSU Data
This ‘read only’ screen provides MSU data for information purposes only. The MSU data
indicates what MSU was used as the source of the csv import / export.
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PSU ID Data
This menu screen is used to specify PSU IDs (or range of IDs) that are allowed to be
affiliated on the system via DVRS. If analog portables are used and MDC ID pass
through is required, then the PSU MDC ID must be enabled on the System and included
in the PSU ID Data list of the DVR.
If the range is set to be from ‘0’ to ‘- -‘, then any PSU ID is allowed to talk through the
DVRS.
This screen is Password protected. To view the range of IDs the User needs to enter a
password. To change the PSU ID list the User needs to log in as Admin (requires
password).
VR Activation Radio ID Data

This screen allows the user to enter the console or system radio IDs range of units that
can page the MSU and toggle the DVR mode. Default list is empty i.e. when the MSU is
paged the DVR mode is not changed provided the MSU is programmed to have the
remote activation disabled (Radio Wide, ‘System Remote Activation/Deactivation’
unchecked). If the ‘System Remote Activation / Deactivation’ box is checked in the MSU
then any Call Alert Page to the MSU will trigger DVRS mode change, which can result in
loss of vital communications.
TG Translation ID Data
TG Translation is used when the Local PSU needs to operate on more then 96 TGs
and the System is P25 Trunking or P25 Conventional.
When TG translation is enabled, the Local PSU transmits on TG A, which then is
translated by the DVRS to the TG currently selected on the MSU’s control head. The
Local PSU can be programmed with just one TG (TG A) and it will talk on any TG that is
programmed and selected on the MSU. The TG Translation ID Data Table allows the
user to program the Local PSU TG IDs that are enabled for TG Translation. The default
list is empty, i.e. TG translation is disabled. The Local PSU must be programmed with
Normal squelch or NAC=F7E in order to be able to receive Outbound (System) or MSU
Mic PTT calls when TG Translation is enabled.
NOTE: Encryption Key Translation is not supported by the DVRS.
System Setup 1 Menu

Enables / Disables the sending of tones Tones are sent when
when the DVR is switched to System switching from OFF to
Enable /
Repeater Active (and optionally Local) Mode. The LOC or OFF to SYS
Disable check
Tones repeater active tones are transmitted occurs. Tones are not
box
over the air to all Local PSUs tuned to sent when switching SYS
the same DVR conventional channel. to LOC or LOC to SYS.
Enables / Disables the sending of tones
Tones are sent when
when the DVR is switched on in Local
switching from OFF to
Enable / Mode. The repeater active tones are
Local Mode LOC or OFF to SYS
Disable check transmitted over the air to all Local PSUs
Active Tones occurs. Tones are not
box tuned to the same DVR conventional
sent when switching SYS
channel. Requires enabling of the
to LOC or LOC to SYS.
‘Repeater Active Tones’ Field.
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Display Enable / Enables / Disables the display of
PTT ID Disable check Portable PTT ID and TG ID on the
box. Control Head.
Outbound calls TG ID is displayed (when
TG ID enabled) during proxied calls as well.
Determines the hang time during which

the ID remains displayed after the call
Hang Time 0-5 sec has ended.
When the DVR is in either Local or
DVR Active System Mode, it can be programmed to
Warning Tone 0-255 sec sound “DVR Active” Tones in the MSU
Interval Speaker. This field specifies the repeat
interval between those tones.
Determines the intervals for sending
Network Status Trunking Network Status messages Applicable to Digital
Reporting 0-255 sec (Failsoft, Out of Range or Site Trunking) Mode only.
Interval as well as ‘Local Mode’ Indication to the
Local PSUs.
Encrypted Specifies the DVR repeat type when P25
Digital
Analog Encrypted Outbound Calls are received Applicable to Analog
Clear
Outbound Audio by the MSU and an Analog DVR channel Mode only.
Warning Tones
on Analog VR CH is selected.
Recommended setting is 1000ms (PSU
MDC pretime must be set to 700-
800ms). The DVR ignores PSU
MDC Decode emergency retries for the duration of the Applicable to Analog
0-2550 ms
Delay Time timer to allow proper processing of a Mode only.
decoded MDC1200 emergency to the
system and sending of emergency ACK
to the PSU.
Determines the time a PSU ID will be
Recommended setting
kept in the DVRS affiliation table without
should match that of the
PSU Affiliation detecting any activity from the PSU. After
0-72 hrs ‘Affiliation Inactivity
Timeout the timer has expired, the DVRS
Timeout’ of the System
deregisters the PSU and sends a
(default is 12 hrs).
deregistration request to the system.
None Specifies the type of TPS signaling sent
Microphone TPS Leading by the DVR to the Local PSUs upon Applicable to TPS DVR
Signaling Trailing MSU Microphone PTT while the DVR is Channels only.
Both on a TPS channel.
When enabled (Simplex Analog DVR
channels only), the DVR will periodically
interrupt transmissions during System
Applicable to Simplex
Disabled outbound calls and check for PSU
PPI Timing Analog DVR channels
500-10000ms activity. If PSU activity is detected, the
only.
DVR will drop the outbound call repeat
and give higher priority to the PSU
Inbound call.
When enabled – every time the DVRS
Applicable to P25
mode is changed (OFF-SYSTEM-
Trunking Systems only.
Enabled (box LOCAL), the DVR requests the MSU to
Console must be
Trunking Status checked) / send a Status message 1, 2 or 3 to the
programmed as follows:
Send Enabled Disabled (box Dispatcher to notify of the DVR mode
Status 1 = OFF mode
unchecked) change. The mode change can be
triggered by Control Head button press,
Status 3 = SYSTEM
AVRA or remotely.
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If enabled, a non-Primary DVR that
detects a valid Inbound or Outbound Call
will monitor for Primary DVR repeating
the call and if such is not detected, the
non-Primary DVR will repeat the call.
Enable /
Fallback in The non-primary DVR only temporarily
Disable check Applicable to Simplex
Analog Simplex repeats the call and does not become a
box. Analog DVR Mode only.
Mode Enabled Primary when Primary repeat is not
detected. The first few seconds of the
Inbound or Outbound Call are always
lost while the non-Primary DVR is
checking for Primary repeat and deciding
if fallback is needed.
When programmed to 0, the MSU stays
on the steered mode after the PSU
inbound call is over.
Steering Hang Applicable to Analog
0-60 seconds If programmed to >0, the DVR forces the
Time DVR Mode only.
MSU to return to the original MSU mode
when the PSU inbound call ends and the
programmed timer expires.
When Enabled, the DVR does not
This feature is used in
transmit audio to the LPSUs when the
single DVR user
MSU Mic is PTT-ed and the DVR is in
Disable MSU Mic Enable / applications in order to
the SYS mode.
PTT DVR Repeat Disable check prevent feedback from
Default setting is unchecked i.e. MSU
in SYS Mode box. the MSU MIC and the
Mic PTT audio is transmitted by both the
PSU when the user is
MSU and the DVR when the DVR is in
inside the vehicle.
SYS Mode.
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System Setup 2 Menu

Local Mode Enable / Enables / Disables Local DVR
Disable Mode.
Check box.
Rptr Enable / Enables / Disables the DVR
Independent Disable channel strapping to the MSU Talk
Channel Change Check box. Groups.
System Mode Enable / Enables or Disables the Trailing Affects Analog DVR Mode when
Tones – Trailing Disable Tones sent by the DVR to the Local used with Trunked MSU mode
Check box. PSUs to indicate successful only. The tones are heard by all
transmission to the trunked system LPSU users that are on the
The tones are sent at the end of selected DVR channel since they
LPSU transmission. are sent over the air (not
generated in the LPSU).
System Mode Enable / Enables or Disables the Lead Go Affects Analog DVR Mode when
Tones – Lead Disable Ahead Tones sent by the DVR to used with Trunked MSU mode
Check box. the Local PSUs to indicate only. The tones are heard by all
successful / unsuccessful LPSU users that are on the
transmission to the trunked system. selected DVR channel since they
The tones are sent at the beginning are sent over the air (not
of LPSU transmission. The LPSU generated in the LPSU).
user needs to do ‘double PTT’ in
order to be able to hear the Lead
tones.
Busy Lockout Enable / When Enabled, the DVR changes Applicable to Analog mode only.
MBX2 Disable its voting algorithm so it is
Compatibility Check box. compatible with older style
Mobexcom II VRs.
Busy Lockout 0 - 127 If MBX Compatibility is Enabled, Applicable to Analog mode only.
ID each DVR/VR needs to be
programmed with a different ID.
Larger fleets may have duplicate
IDs programmed, preferably in
different operation areas.
Busy Lockout 0 – 180 If enabled (set to >0), the last DVR Applicable to Analog mode only.
Master Bit Clr minutes that was voted a Primary will have Default setting is 0 i.e. Disabled
Time a priority in the next voting for the and all DVRS units have the
duration of the timer. The timer is same chance of becoming a
reset every time a DVR is voted a Primary during every voting.
Primary.
Local Mode Enable / Enables or Disables the Trailing Affects Analog DVR Mode when
Tones – Trailing Disable Tones sent by the DVR to the Local used with Trunked MSU mode
Check box. PSUs to indicate successful only. The tones are heard by all
transmission to the trunking LPSU users that are on the
system. The tones are sent at the selected DVR channel since they
end of LPSU transmission. are sent over the air (not
generated in the LPSU).
Local Mode Enable / Enables or Disables the Lead Go Affects Analog DVR Mode when
Tones – Lead Disable Ahead Tones sent by the DVR to used with Trunked MSU mode
Check box. the Local PSUs to indicate only. The tones are heard by all
successful / unsuccessful LPSU users that are on the
transmission to the trunked system. selected DVR channel since they
The tones are sent at the beginning are sent over the air (not
of LPSU transmission. The LPSU generated in the LPSU).
user needs to do ‘double PTT’ in
order to be able to hear the Lead
tones.
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DTMF Remote Up to 5 Upon receiving a matching DTMF Affects Analog Mode only.
Control Code digits. sequence from a PSU, the DVR The PSU must be programmed
switches from OFF or Local to with * as the last DTMF sign, for
System Mode. The DVR and PSU example 1234*.
must be programmed with the
same DTMF sequence.
Power Up Mode Fixed Specifies the DVR Mode upon
Last Power Up.
Programmed
Fixed Mode System Specifies the DVR Mode when
Local Fixed Power up option is selected.
OFF Typical recommended setting is
OFF.
Channel Disable – Specifies the Default DVR Power
max # of up Channel. If set to Disable, the
programmed DVR reverts to the last used
DVR channel upon Power up.
channels
No Activity Timer Disable – If the DVR is not active (does not Outbound calls, received by the
- Repeater 120 min receive any local PSU calls) for the MSU and repeated by the DVR
programmed period of time, it will will not reset the timer.
automatically switch from System
or Local to OFF Mode. The DVR
sends warning tones to alert the
Local PSU users every minute
during the last 5 minutes prior to
switching OFF.
System Channel 200 – 2550 Determines the DVR wait time for
Acquisition Time ms receiving system grant before the
DVR decides what tones (ACK or
NACK) must be sent to the Local
PSUs.
Control Head Menu

The Control Head menu enables the selection of Language – English or French.
IMPORTANT
The MSU and DVR need to be programmed for the same Language support.
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Emergency Mode Menu

Emergency Disable Determines the type of Affects Analog Mode only.
Signaling Type MDC1200 emergency signaling used by the
ANI-5 Tones Local Analog PSUs.
When ANI-5 Tones is selected,
the PSU must be programmed to
transmit 4 Tones followed by B -
for example 1234B. The
Emergency ACK sent by the DVR
to the PSUs will be the same
tones followed by A i.e. 1234A.
Portable ID Enable / Enables / Disables the Local PSU In Digital Mode – the P25 Unit ID is
Display Disable ID display during the processing displayed on the Control Head,
Check box. of an Emergency by the DVR. Local PSUs, System Radios and
Dispatcher Console.
In Analog Mode – the MDC1200 or
ANI ID is displayed on the Control
Head.
Ack. Tone Enable / Enables / Disables the Affects Analog Mode only.
Enable Disable Emergency ACK Tones sent by All Tones sent by the DVR in
Check box. the DVR to Analog PSUs. Analog Mode are heard by all
PSUs tuned to the same DVR
Channel, which PSUs are within
the DVR radio coverage area.
Portable Ack Enable / Enables / Disables the
Required Disable Emergency ACK signaling sent
Check box. by the DVR to the PSU upon
detection of PSU Emergency
request.
Attempts 30-255 s After decoding an Emergency
Timeout request from a PSU, a Secondary
DVR waits for the duration of this
timer and if no other emergency
request is received from the PSU,
the counter will be cleared. If
another emergency request is
received, the DVR will increment
the counter accordingly – refer to
the Attempts Counter Setting.
Attempts 0-10 Determines the number of PSU
Counter Emergency attempts a
Secondary DVR will need to
detect before it switches to
Primary System Mode and
processes the Emergency to the
System. This counter is reset
when the DVR sends an ACK to
the PSU or when the Attempts
Timeout timer expires.
When set to 0 – the Secondary
DVR will not monitor if the PSU
Emergency is being serviced by a
Primary DVR or not.
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Ack to Portable Enable / When Enabled, the DVR sends Affects Analog Mode only.
after LCAS Disable Emergency ACK tone and
Check box. signaling to the Analog PSU only
after the Analog PSU has
unkeyed.
ANI 5 Tone Type EEA Determines the ANI 5-Tone Type. Affects Analog Mode only.
CCIR Must match the Analog PSU
EIA programming.
Emergency Typically set to Disable. Affects Analog Mode only.
Cancel If enabled, the DVR will clear the
emergency upon detection of the
Signaling Type Disable programmed Emergency Cancel
ANI 5-Tones Code.
DTMF
Emergency OFF-600sec If programmed, the DVR will Affects all modes.

Cancel automatically clear the
Timeout emergency upon expiration of the
programmed timer.
Emergency number This field specifies the Affects Analog Mode only.
Cancel Emergency Cancel ANI /DTMF Applicable only if the Emergency
ANI Code Code sequence. Must match the Cancel Signaling Type Field is
Analog PSU programming. Enabled.
The PSU must be programmed
with * as the last DTMF sign, for
example 1234*.
FG Emergency Local Determines the routing of Applicable to DVR channels which
Destination System Emergency message received by have FG signaling enabled.
Both the DVR from a Local PSU on a
FG enabled DVR channel.
Put MSU in Yes / No If set to ‘Yes’, the MSU is put in Affects Analog Mode Only.
Emergency on Emergency state upon decoding Must be enabled if Emergency Call
Analog DVR Ch. MDC emergency from (and and Emergency Revert are
sending an ACK to) the Local required.
PSU. The MSU then behaves
according to its programmed
Emergency settings. If set to ‘No’,
the emergency is processed via
the DVR & MSU without placing
the MSU in emergency.
Default setting is unchecked
(TG1 translation is enabled). In
this case when a PSU
emergency is received (on
Enable / default TG1), the DVR translates Applicable to Fireground Analog,
TG1 Translation
Disable the TG ID to match the currently Mixed and TPS type DVR
Disabled
check box selected MSU TG ID. This way channels.
the emergency is announced on
the selected MSU TG, not on TG
1, which may not even exist in
the specific trunking system.
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When the DVR is in the LOC
mode and the user presses the
Emergency button on the MSU
Switch DVR from CH the DVR will switch from LOC
Enable /
LOC to SYS if to SYS mode when this option is
Disable
MSU CH enabled (box is checked). If the
check box
Emergency option is not enabled, the DVR
stays in LOC mode after
Emergency is declared on the
MSU.
Tone Setup Menu

The tones setup screen allows programming of custom tones / tone sequences, which
are sent by the DVR to the Analog PSUs during Analog Mode of operation only.
If no custom tones are programmed, the DVR will send the default sets of tones.
NOTE
The Tones sent by the DVR in Analog Mode are heard by all Analog PSUs, which are
tuned to the same DVR channel and are within the DVR RF coverage area.
Morse Code Menu

The Morse code option needs to be programmed only when a DVRS is to be used as a
Fixed repeater and the FCC Rules require transmission of Repeater ID via Morse Code.
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Digital System Setup Menu

Call Setup – Enable / If a Local PSU (affiliated through the
Pass Queue Disable Check DVR) PTTs and the Call is Queued by
Response to Box the System, the DVR does one of the
PSU following:
* if the Pass Queue Response Box is
checked  the DVR sends a Queue
message to the PSU and forces the PSU
to wait until System grant is received or
* if the Pass Queue Response Box is
unchecked  the DVR enables the
PSU Call to be repeated locally (to the
other Local PSUs while it is not repeated
on the System side).
Call Setup – Enable / When a Call from a Local PSU (affiliated This setting is applicable
System Busy Disable Check through the DVR) has been put in the if the Pass Queue
Channel Grant Box Queue by the System and System grant Response to PSU is
is received during the DVR’s Local Disabled i.e. Unchecked
repeat of the PSU Call, one of the or the System Channel
following will occur: Acquisition time (see
* if the System Busy Channel Grant is System Setup 2) has
checked  the DVR promotes the Local been exceeded.
Call to System so that the remainder of
the PSU Call is repeated to the System
Users or
* if the System Busy Channel Grant is
unchecked  the DVR repeats the Call
Locally only until the Call is completed.
Call Setup – Enable / If a Local PSU (affiliated through the
Pass Deny Disable Check DVR) PTTs and the System sends back
Response to Box a Deny response, the DVR does one of
PSU the following:
* if the Pass Deny Response Box is
checked  the DVR sends a Deny
message to the PSU and the call is
cancelled;
* if the Pass Deny Response Box is
unchecked  the DVR enables the
PSU call to be repeated locally (to the
other Local PSUs) but not to the System.
Call Setup – Enable / Enables or Disables the DVR repeat of Affects Local Mode only.
System Repeat Disable Check System Outbound calls while DVR is in Applicable to Analog and
in Local Mode Box the Local mode. Digital DVR Modes.
Enabled
Private Call 5-60 sec Determines the time a Local PSU waits Affects Private Calls
Setup Timeout after initiating a Private Call to another between Local PSUs
Local PSU to receive a reply from the only.
destination Local PSU. If the timer The DVRS handling of
expires before the destination PSU Private Calls between
replies, the DVR cancels the Private Call. Local and System PSUs
Must be set to match the settings of the is based on the Timeout
PSU. settings of the P25
System.
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Private Call Hang 1-30 sec Once a Private Call has been Affects Private Calls
Timeout established between two Local PSUs, between Local PSUs
the DVR maintains the Private Call only.
between PSU PTTs for the duration of The DVRS handling of
this timer. If no PSU activity is detected Private Calls between
for the duration of this timer, the DVR Local and System PSUs
cancels the Private Call and is ready for is based on the Timeout
servicing other calls. Must be set to settings of the P25
match the PSU setting. System.
Disable Enable / Enables / Disables the Primary / Refer to the Primary /

Master/Slave Disable Check Secondary Processing globally. Secondary Operation
Processing Box Paragraph of this
Document.
Disable M/S Enable / Enables / Disables the Primary / If M/S is disabled on
Proc. On Analog Disable Check Secondary processing on analog analog channels, the
VR channels Box channels only. BL must be enabled or
else there will be no
simulcast prevention
processing.
Enable BL for Enable / Enables / Disables the dynamic phase of Refer to the Primary /
OSP Voice Disable Check the Busy Lockout Algorithm for Outbound Secondary Operation
Comm. and Heart Box Voice calls and sending of Heart Beats. Paragraph of this
Beat Document.
Applicable to both
Analog and Digital DVR
Mode.
Enable BL for Enable / Enables / Disables the dynamic phase of Refer to the Primary /
ISP Voice Comm. Disable Check the Busy Lockout Algorithm for Inbound Secondary Operation
Box Voice calls. Paragraph of this
Document.
Applicable to both
Analog and Digital DVR
Mode.
Permanent Enable / If this box is checked the DVR will The Default setting is
Master Status Disable Check always be forced into Permanent Primary Disabled. Programming
Enabled Box State. more then one DVRS
as a Permanent
Primary in a given
system may result in
interference and loss of
communications.
Permanent Enable / If this box is checked the DVR status can The Default setting is not
Master Control Disable Check not be changed to Permanent Primary by checked i.e. User Control
Disabled Box pressing the VRS button on the Control is allowed.
Head of the MSU.
Heart Beat 3-60 sec Determines the time intervals at which a Refer to the Primary /
Interval Primary or Permanent Primary DVR Secondary Operation
transmits Heart Beat messages to all Paragraph of this
other DVRs in the area. Document.
‘Heart Beat’ messages
are part of the Static BL
Algorithm Phase and are
transmitted on the DVR
Rx frequency.
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This VR ID number Specifies the ID of the DVR, which is Refer to the Remote
used for remote DVR mode and TG DVR Control / TG
change. If not specified, the DVR will Steering Section of this
assume the ID of the currently interfaced Document.
MSU.
P25 Frame Sync 30-255ms Upon CAS activation, if the DVR digital Applicable to Mixed
Detection Timer decoder does not detect P25 Frame sync Mode DVR Channels
before this timer expires, the DVR analog only.
decoders will be switched on (i.e.
PL/DPL, DTMF, MDC1200…).
VR Ch Mixed 0-255 sec This timer determines the DVR Mode Applicable to Mixed
Mode Hold Timer Hang Time. If the DVR receives a call Mode DVR Channels
from an Analog PSU, the DVR will stay in only.
Analog mode until this timer expires. Any
System reply which is received before
the timer’s expiration will be transmitted
in Analog Mode. The timer is started
when the originating Analog PSU keys
OFF.
Upon expiration of the timer, the DVR
switches to digital repeat mode.
PSU Proxing Check box If this box is checked, the TG Proxing Applicable to Digital &
Disabled feature is disabled and the Local PSU Mixed Mode only.
and MSU must be on the same TG in
order to establish communications. If the
Local PSU and the MSU are on different
TGs, the Local PSU will not be able to
affiliate and as a result it will not be able
to make calls until the TG selection is
matched.
Inbound Digital Check box When enabled, the DVR gives higher Applicable to Digital
Takeover priority to LPSU inbound calls over an Mode only.
Enabled ongoing outbound call. The DVR stops If the MSU is receiving
repeating the outbound call and starts an outbound call on TG
repeating the inbound LPSU call. The A, the LPSU can execute
DVR also tries to key up the MSU while it a takeover only if it is
is receiving an outbound call and if using a different TG ID
channel grant is received the inbound when System Interrupt is
call is repeated to the system. set to Never in the
Trunking System.
Telephone OFF – 60 If a telephone call between a local PSU Applicable to Digital
Interconnect minutes and a System subscriber is processed by Mode only.
CCT a given DVRS and the call exceeds the
programmed timer, the call will be
automatically disconnected. This timer
applies to phone calls only.
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Digital DVR Mode - Operation and Programming Overview

Digital DVRS Mode assumes the following:
Selected DVR channel is programmed for Digital or Mixed Mode.

P25 PSU programmed for Digital DVR Operation and with Digital Mode currently
selected (referred to as a Local PSU).
A DVRS Enabled, P25 MSU Mode is selected on the O5 / O3 / M5.
The Digital Mode features supported by the DVR are listed in Appendix 4 & 5.
The DVR Channel programming requires that Digital or Mixed Mode is programmed for
the specific DVR Channel and the Tx/Rx frequencies as well as the Tx/Rx NIDs of the
PSUs and the DVR are matched.
NOTE
Forced Analog Mode is a hybrid mode in which the communications between the DVRS
and the ‘DVRS Enabled’ P25 PSU are digital, while the voice communications are forced
to be analog. For more details, refer to Appendix 6 & 7 and the ‘Forced Analog DVR
Mode – Operation and Programming Overview’ section of this Document.
PSU Affiliation
When a Local PSU User selects a DVR Enabled TG, the Local PSU is affiliated via an
active Primary DVRS if:
The DVR is programmed for Digital (or Mixed) mode on the selected DVR
channel.
The same Digital DVR channel is selected on both the PSU and the DVRS.
Generic P25 PSU is registered during the first Group Call made after switching to
the DVR enabled Mode. ‘DVRS Enabled’ P25 PSU starts automatic affiliation
process upon selection of DVR Enabled Mode (no PTT required to start affiliation
process).
The maximum number of PSUs that can get affiliated with one DVRS is 256.
Group Calls
Inbound and Outbound Group Calls are supported by the DVRS as illustrated in
Appendix 4 and Appendix 5.
Talk Group Proxing

The Local PSU User can change the selected ‘DVRS Enabled’ TG and seamlessly talk
to the corresponding TG Users through the DVRS. The MSU can be on any ‘DVRS
Enabled’ TG, which may or may not match the TG selected by the Local PSU.
For example, if the Local PSU selects TG1 while the MSU is on TG2, the Local PSU can
talk to Local TG1 users as well as System TG1 Users via the DVRS i.e. the MSU will be
transmitting on TG1. If the MSU microphone is PTT-ed, both the MSU and the DVR will
transmit on the TG selected on the MSU i.e. TG2.
An outbound call received by the MSU on either TG1 or TG2 will be repeated by the
DVRS to the Local PSUs.
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If Proxing is Disabled then the Local PSU and the MSU must have the same TG
selected in order to enable Local PSU affiliation and communications.
Talk Group Translation

When TG translation is enabled in the DVR for a specific PSU TG ID, then any call that
is received by the DVR from the Local PSU with this TG ID will be translated to the ID of
the TG currently selected on the MSU’s control head.
The Local PSU could be programmed with just one TG ID and if this ID is programmed
in the DVRS TG Translation list, the PSU call will always be translated by the DVRS to
the TG ID currently selected on the MSU control head.
This feature is especially useful in applications where there is a need to support more
then 96 TGs on the Local PSUs (only up to 96 TGs can be programmed in the
Conventional ASTRO PSU).
For instance, if the Local PSU is on TG A, which is programmed in the DVRS TG
Translation list and the MSU is on TG B then all inbound Local PSU calls will be
repeated by the DVR locally and to the System on TG B. If the MSU mode is then
switched to TG C then the Local PSU calls will be repeated on TG C etc.
TG Translation requires that TG Proxing is enabled.

When TG proxing is enabled and the TG selected on the Local PSU is programmed in
the DVRS Translation Table, the DVRS will affiliate the Local PSU on the TG that is
selected on the MSU.
If TG Proxing is enabled but the Local PSU is on a TG that is not in the DVRS TG
Translation list then the DVRS will proxy any inbound / outbound calls.
Outbound call (System call) received on the currently selected MSU TG is repeated ‘as
is’ i.e. without any translation. Therefore the Local PSUs need to be programmed with
Normal Squelch (or NAC = F7E) in order to hear those calls.
Encryption Key Translation is not supported by DVRS.
Private Calls
Private Calls (Local to Local PSU; Local to System PSU; System to Local PSU) are
supported on ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSUs only. Generic P25 PSU mode does not support
Private Calls via DVRS.
PSU Talk Permit Tones

‘Go Ahead’ tones are generated in the ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSUs.
Different tones are generated to indicate if the DVRS is in Local or System Mode or the
call is P25 Encrypted.
As a programming option Local Mode tones can be generated when the System is busy
and only Local repeat is available. Alternatively, the PSU user can get ‘System Busy’
tones and be forced to wait for system grant (see ‘Digital System Setup Menu’ in the
DVRS Programming section).
Generic P25 PSU mode does not support Talk Permit Tones when operating through the
DVRS.
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In-Car Monitor
If In-Car Monitor is enabled in the DVR, the audio received from the Local PSUs will be
heard in the MSU speaker if the TG selected on the PSU is the same as the TG selected
on the MSU.
If the TG selected on the Local PSU is different from the one selected on the MSU (see
Talk Group Proxing), the voice received from the Local PSU will not be heard on the
MSU speaker unless the Hook Switch (HUB) feature is enabled in the DVR and the
Microphone is currently Off Hook.
Private Calls are never heard on the MSU speaker regardless of the Hook Switch (HUB)
status unless the Private Call involves the particular MSU.
Trunking System Status Indication

The following P25 Trunking system status indication is passed by the DVRS to the Local
‘DVRS Enabled’ PSUs when the DVRS is in the System Mode:
 Failsoft
 Out of Range
 Site Trunking
The above status indication is not available to Generic P25 PSUs when using the DVRS.
The status indication is passed to the Local PSU every time the status changes. If there
is no change to the status, the DVRS send status indication to the Local PSUs at a
preprogrammed time interval. The DVRS also sends a network status notification every
time a Local PSU is affiliated with the System via DVRS.
Local Mode Indication

When the DVRS is operating in the Local Mode, the PSU User can see “LOCAL ONLY”
message displayed on the PSU screen.
The above indication is only available on ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSUs and is not available to
Generic P25 PSUs when using the DVRS.
Radio Check / Inhibit

Radio Check and Radio Inhibit functions are passed through the DVRS to the Local PSU
when the DVRS is in the SYSTEM or LOCAL mode. Those functions are available to
both ‘DVRS Enhanced’ and Generic P25 PSUs.
P25 Trunking OTAR

P25 Over The Air Rekeying (OTAR) is supported through the DVRS when the Local
PSUs are of the ‘DVRS Enabled’ type, the DVRS is in the SYSTEM mode and the MSU
is on a P25 Trunking mode. OTAR is not supported if generic P25 PSUs are used and /
or if the MSU is on a P25 Conventional channel.
Patch
When several TGs are patched on the System side (using the trunking group-regrouping
function), the DVRS ensures the patching is matched on the Local PSU side when
‘DVRS Enabled’ PSUs are used, the DVRS is in the SYSTEM or LOCAL mode and the
MSU is on a P25 Trunking TG.
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System design must ensure that PSU TGs that are programmed for TG Translation
are NOT patched.
MSU Patch is supported as follows:
Inbound call from PSU on TG Translation enabled TG will be translated to the patch
supergroup and repeated locally and to the system.
Outbound call will be repeated as is (with the supergroup TG ID).
Dynamic Regrouping
The System Dispatcher can temporarily assign selected individual radios operating on
different TGs to operate on a new dedicated TG. The DVRS extends this functionality to
the ‘DVRS Enabled’ Local PSUs when the DVRS is in the SYSTEM or LOCAL mode.
NOTE:
Dynamic Regrouping is not supported on Generic P25 PSUs.
Phone Interconnect
Phone Interconnect is supported on Local P25 ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSU when the DVRS is
on a full duplex P25 channel (digital or mixed mode) and the MSU is on a P25 Trunked
mode. Phone Interconnect requires the DVR to be in the System or Local mode.
Adaptive Power Control

The DVRS sends P25 messages to the Local ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSUs to adjust their
transmit power depending on the received signal strength and thereby to conserve the
PSU battery. This feature is not supported on Generic P25 PSUs.
Audio Buffering
Audio buffering is supported by the DVRS in order to eliminate loss of messages / parts
of messages due to the inherent delays associated with acquiring system access.
P25 Encryption
The DVRS transparently passes the P25 encryption algorithms used by the subscriber
and fixed network equipment. Even though the DVRS can be programmed to support
TG translation, it can not support encryption key translation.
Remote DVR Activation and Steering
Call Alert (Page) to DVR

A P25 PSU may be programmed to send a Call Alert (Page) and preprogrammed NID to
a specific DVRS and thereby remotely change:
DVRS Mode (from OFF or Local to System)
DVR Status (Secondary / Primary)
Selected TG / Channel on MSU
IMPORTANT
Remote change of MSU TG has no effect on the operation of the rest of the PSUs
in the area since the TG Proxing feature allows multiple TG operation. However, if
the PSU remotely steers the MSU to a conventional channel, other PSU users will
not have trunking system access.
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The DVRS is addressed by sending a Call Alert (Page) with the specific programmed
DVRS’ ID.
NOTE
All DVRS should have Unique IDs programmed in the Digital Mode Settings Menu if the
remote control feature is to be used. If no DVRS ID is programmed, the DVR will
assume the ID of the MSU currently interfaced to it.
The remote DVR status change will not be successful if there is another Permanent
Primary already present in the area (see Table 3).
The following Table illustrates some typical remote Steering scenarios:
DVRS A DVRS B
Local PSU Steering Steering
BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER
OFF OR SYSTEM LOCAL OR SYSTEM LOCAL OR SYSTEM
Call Alert (Page) LOCAL
to:
SECONDARY PRIMARY PRIMARY SECONDARY
DVRS A
PSU on TG 1 DVR CH 1 DVR CH 1 DVR CH 1 DVR CH 1
MSU TG 1 MSU TG 1 MSU TG 1 MSU TG 1
to:
SECONDARY SECONDARY PERM. PRIMARY PERM. PRIMARY
DVRS A
to:
DVRS A
OFF OR SYSTEM LOCAL OR LOCAL OR SYSTEM
Call Alert (Page) LOCAL SYSTEM
to:
SECONDARY SECONDARY PERM. PRIMARY PERM. PRIMARY
DVRS A
to:
DVRS A
PSU on CONV1 DVR CH 1 DVR CH 1 DVR CH 1 DVR CH 1
MSU TG 1 MSU CONV1 MSU TG 1 MSU TG 1
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DVRS A DVRS B
Local PSU Steering Steering
BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER
to:
DVRS A
PSU on TG1 DVR CH 1 DVR CH 1 DVR CH 1 DVR CH 1
MSU CONV1 MSU TG 1 MSU TG 1 MSU TG 1
Table 3 Typical Remote Steering Scenarios
The following Table illustrates the programming requirements pertaining to all templates
involved (DVR, PSUs):
DVR Programming – DVR Programming – PSU Programming
Repeater Channel Setup: Mobile Radio Channel Setup: Template - DVR CH 1:
CH # RX TX TG /CH Steer VRch RX TX TG /
NID NID Name NID NID NID CH
1 F7E 4 TG1 4 1 4 4 TG1
*Note TG2 5 1 4 5 TG2
CONV1 6 1 4 6 CONV1
Table 4 Programming Example - Remote Steering
NOTE:
F7E Enables the DVR / PSU to receive on any NID and TG ID.
The F7E setting ensures the DVR will receive when the PSU transmits different TX NIDs
(4, 5, 6 in the above example).
When a PSU User selects TG2 and sends a Call Alert / Page to the DVR (Using the
unique DVR ID Number), the PSU will transmit with TX NID 5. The DVR will detect Steer
NID 5 and switch the MSU to TG2.
The DVR will be repeating the Call with TX NID 4, which is received by the PSU on any
of the steerable TGs.
All of the above settings refer to DVR CH1 i.e. the PSU remotely steers TGs on the
same DVR channel. DVR channel steering is not recommended.
Dispatcher Control
Dispatcher can send a Call Alert (Page) to a specific MSU, which in turn causes DVR
mode change in the following order: OFF-SYS-LOC-OFF.
It is recommended that remote mode change is disabled in the MSU and enabled in the
DVR. If remote mode change is enabled in the MSU then the Call Alert Page feature
must be available to the Dispatcher only. The rest of the system subscriber equipment
must not have the Call Alert (Page) feature enabled since paging a specific MSU
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interfaced to a DVR will toggle the DVR mode and may potentially cause loss of vital
communications.
If the DVR is programmed with the ID of the dispatcher console then only Pages from
this specific ID (or IDs) will cause DVRS mode change. If “Trunking Status Send”
(System Setup 1 screen in Tweaker) is enabled, the DVRS will send back a mode
change status to indicate its current mode (OFF, SYSTEM, LOCAL). Only the
Dispatcher Console can interpret those status messages if correctly programmed:
Status 1 = OFF mode

Status 3 = SYSTEM
The MSU should have the same unit ID in all DVRS Enabled Systems in order to ensure
reliable mode change operation.
Dispatcher can not force a Non-Primary DVR to become a Primary and can not activate
a DVR when a ‘VR Disabled’ mode is selected on the control head.
Emergency in Digital Mode

When an affiliated Local PSU issues an emergency Alarm, the active Primary DVR will
process the emergency to the system as follows:
If the ‘Portable ID Display’ box (in the DVR Emergency Mode Setup) is checked, the
Local PSU Unit ID will be displayed on the O5 / O3 / M5 of the current Primary DVRS.
The PSU Unit ID will also appear on the display of the other Local PSUs if they are
programmed accordingly.
During Emergency Call, the Unit ID of the Local PSU, which has initiated the Emergency
Call, may be displayed on the System PSUs / MSUs if those are programmed
accordingly.
The Local PSU ID during Emergency may also be displayed on the Dispatcher Console.
The DVR sends back an Emergency ACK to prevent the PSU from re-sending the
Emergency either right after the DVR decodes the Emergency request (if the ‘System
Acknowledge Type’ on the Mobile Radio Channel Settings menu is set to “VR Ack”)
or after a System ACK has been received (if the ‘System Acknowledge Type’ on the
Mobile Radio Channel Settings menu is set to ‘Site Ack’ or ‘Console Ack’ ).
All Secondary DVRS in the area are monitoring the number of emergencies issued by
Local PSUs according to the ‘Attempts Timeout’ and ‘Attempts Counter’ settings
programmed in the DVRs Emergency Mode Setup. If the number of detected not
serviced Emergency Attempts exceeds the counter, the Secondary DVRs will go through
Primary / Secondary voting to select a new Primary to pass the emergency to the
System.
If a DVRS is in the OFF Mode when it receives an Emergency from a Local PSU, the
DVR will switch to System Mode after the ‘Attempts Counter’ is exceeded, affiliate the
PSU and pass the Emergency to the System.
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The PSU Emergency attempts counter must be programmed to be equal to the DVRS
‘Attempts Counter’ plus 3.
IMPORTANT
Hot Mic operation is only supported on DVRS Enabled PSUs that are loaded with
firmware R12.00.13 or later. Please check with Motorola for compatibility.
Emergency operation during TG Translation

Emergency operation is affected by TG Translation as follows:
Inbound Emergency Alarm received by the DVRS on TG X will be translated and
repeated locally on all translated TG IDs that are selected on Local PSUs, which are
currently affiliated with the DVRS. The Emergency Alarm is also translated to the ID of
the TG selected on the MSU and forwarded to the System.
Outbond Emergency Alarm received by the MSU on the MSU selected TG (TG Y) will
be translated and repeated to the Local PSUs on all translated TG IDs that are selected
on Local, affiliated with the DVRS PSUs.
Inbound Emergency Call on TG X will be translated by the DVRS to the ID of the TG
selected on the MSU and will be repeated locally on the translated TG.
Outbound Emergency call received on TG Y selected on the MSU will be repeated by
the DVRS to the Local PSUs on TG Y.
If Emergency Revert is programmed in the Local PSU then:
If the revert TG is on the DVRS TG Translation list, then the Emergency will be
translated to the ID of the TG that is selected on the MSU.
Emergency Alarm will be repeated locally on all Translation enabled TG IDs that are
selected on Local, affiliated with the DVRS PSUs.
If the revert TG is not in the DVRS TG Translation list then the emergency will be
proxied and the inbound, outbound and local repeat will be on the new emergency revert
TG.
If the MSU (interfaced to the Master DVR) is placed in Emergency and programmed to
revert in Emergency then a subsequent Local PSU emergency will also be translated
and declared on the MSU’s emergency revert TG.
Fireground (FG) Signaling

If Fireground (FG) signaling is enabled in the Local PSUs and on the selected full duplex
DVRS channel, the DVR repeats locally the FG messages received form the Local PSUs
to the FG terminal. If the Local PSUs are programmed for digital voice when transmitting
FG signaling, a digital full duplex DVR channel with FG enabled must be selected.
FG Emergency signaling received from the Local PSU can be either repeated locally,
sent to the System or both (as programmed in the DVR).
Digital Outbound Takeover

When Digital Outbound Takeover is enabled in the DVR, a local PSU call is given higher
priority over an ongoing outbound call as described below.
The DVR stops repeating the outbound call and starts repeating the LPSU call.
The DVR tries to key up the MSU and if channel grant is received, the inbound call is
repeated to the system. Typically the MSU can only get channel grant and key up if the
MSU is receiving on a different TG then the one selected on the LPSU. If the MSU is
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receiving a call on TG A and the LPSU tries to key up on the same TG A, the MSU will
not be able to key up (Trunking System programmed for Interrupt = Never).
If TG Translation is enabled, the inbound LPSU call will always try to key up the MSU on
its selected TG. The LPSU will be unable to interrupt the receiving MSU due to Interrupt
Never setting on the trunking system.
The Digital Outbound Takeover operation depends on other system factors, such as
DVRS programming (Call setup options on the Digital System Setup screen), trunking
system programming and PSU type (‘DVRS Enabled’ or ‘Generic P25’) and its
programming.
For instance, if ‘Pass Deny to PSU’ is enabled (checked) in the DVR, then if the LPSU
receives a Deny, it will sound a deny tone, give up transmitting and will resume receiving
of the outbound call. This example assumes that the PSU is ‘DVRS Enabled’. If a
Generic PSU is used, the PSU will transmit even when a deny is received and the DVR
will repeat locally the Generic PSU inbound call. The MSU will continue to receive the
outbound call from the system and the system audio will be heard on its speaker.
Digital Outbound Takeover provides the ability for Regular and Emergency PSU calls to
override FNE Outbound audio, however, PSU Patch calls do not have override
capabilities.
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Forced Analog DVR Mode - Operation and Programming Overview

Forced Analog Mode is a hybrid mode in which the communications between the DVRS
and the ‘DVRS Enhanced’ P25 PSU are digital, while the voice communications are
forced to be analog. For more details, refer to Appendix 6 & 7.
Forced analog mode is used when the Local PSUs are ‘DVRS Enhanced’ P25 while the
MSU is programmed for Analog Conventional or 3600 Baud Trunking (analog or digital).
When the MSU is on a Conventional or 3600 Baud Trunking (DVRS Enabled) channel
and a Local PSU starts making an Inbound Call, the DVRS will force the PSU to transmit
analog voice in order to be able to transmit it over the selected Conventional Analog or
3600 Baud Trunking MSU channel.
The DVRS must be on a DVR channel programmed for ‘F.Analog’ mode as described in
the ‘Repeater Channel Setup Menu’ section.
A DVRS in Forced Analog Mode does not work with Generic P25 PSUs.
IMPORTANT
The PSU and DVR PL/DPLs must be programmed to be properly matched. The
PSU must be programmed for mixed Receive in order to be able to program PL on
a ‘DVRS Enabled’ channel.
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Analog DVR Mode - Operation and Programming Overview

The Analog Mode supported Features are listed in Appendix 8, 9, 10 & 11.
DVR Channel Setup for Analog Mode

To enable Analog DVR operation on a specific DVR channel the Channel Type (in the
Repeater Channel Setup Menu) must be set to Analog.
The DVR Tx / Rx Frequencies as well as the Tx / Rx PL or DPL must be programmed to
match the corresponding PSU settings.
NOTE:
Mixed DVR mode allows Analog DVR operation by switching between Digital and
Analog modes as described in the Mixed DVRS Mode section. The use of Mixed mode
for Analog DVRS communications is not recommended since it requires special User
Training. Mixed DVR mode should only be used when both analog and digital PSUs are
required to operate on the same DVR channel.
Group Calls
An Analog Local PSU in DVRS mode can communicate with other Analog Local PSUs
via an active Primary DVRS if all units are using the same radio channel (full duplex
only) and using matching PL / DPLs.
Inbound PSU calls will be repeated on the MSU side over the currently selected MSU
TG / Channel.
Outbound calls received by the MSU are repeated to the Local Analog PSUs.
Emergency in Analog Mode

The Emergency operation in Analog Mode is based on the type of signaling as selected
in the Emergency Mode Setup Menu. The recommended Analog Mode signaling type is
MDC1200. Note that in addition to the DVR programming, MDC1200 signaling must also
be enabled in the Local PSU personality.
The following MDC1200 Emergency scenarios can be supported by DVRS if
programmed:
MSU Emerg. Type (P25 Local PSU Emerg. Notes
or TII Trunking) (MDC1200)
Emergency Alarm Emergency Alarm
Emergency Call -
Emergency Call & Alarm Emergency Alarm To support Emergency Call
OR from PSU, the DVR must be
Emergency Call & Alarm programmed to put MSU in
Emergency – see Emergency
Mode setup menu.
If the DVRS is in the OFF mode when the Local PSU sends the Emergency, the DVRS
will switch to the System Mode and process the Emergency after the Emergency
Attempts Counter expires and the Emergency is not processed by another Primary DVR.
If MDC 1200 signaling is used, the Local PSU Emergency Alarm MDC ID will be passed
through to the System provided the MDC ID is enabled (valid) on the System side.
NOTE:
MDC PTT ID pass-through is not supported by DVRS.
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Audio Buffering
Audio buffering is supported by the DVRS in order to eliminate loss of messages / parts
of messages due to the inherent delays associated with acquiring system access.
Remote DVRS Activation via DTMF

The Local PSU may be programmed to remotely activate the DVR by switching it from
OFF or LOCAL to SYSTEM mode by sending a pre-programmed DTMF sequence (refer
to System Setup II for DVRS programming instructions related to this feature).
The remote activation only works if the Local PSU and the DVR are set to operate on the
same radio channel and there is no other Primary / Permanent Primary DVR in the area
operating on the same channel.
The DVR can not be switched OFF remotely via DTMF.
P25 Encryption in Analog Mode

If the MSU is receiving a P25 Encrypted call while the DVRS is operating on Analog
Channel, the DVRS can be programmed to do one of the following:
 Forward encrypted audio to the Local PSUs
 Forward Clear audio to the Local PSUs
 Send Warning Tones to the Local PSUs and no audio
Leading & Trailing Tones

The DVR can be programmed to send over-the-air Leading or Trailing tones to the
LPSUs to indicate successful MSU key up / system access.
If Leading Tones are enabled, the LPSU operation involves the following:
1. User does a quick PTT of LPSU so that MSU can request channel grant
2. User releases the PTT for a moment and waits to hear the Leading tones.
3. If the Leading tones indicate successful system access (channel grant), the
LPSU user PTTs again and talks.
4. If the Leading tones indicate lack of channel grant, the LPSU user can try the call
again.
Trailing tones are sent at the end of LPSU transmission and therefore do not require
double PTT.
Both Leading and Trailing Tones are sent over-the-air (i.e. not generated in the PSU that
initiates the call) therefore all LPSUs that are within the DVR range and switch to the
DVR channel will hear the tones.
Mobile Detector
This feature applies only to Analog Simplex DVR Operation when “Fallback in Analog
Simplex Mode” is Enabled (System Setup 1).
The Mobile detector feature is used when the MSU operates on a VHF or UHF
conventional half duplex channels without any base repeater.
When mobile detector is enabled (in the DVR and MSU) and the non Priority DVR starts
receiving transmission from an LPSU, the DVR directs the MSU to ‘Listen Around’ and
check if another MSU is handling the call. If no repeated transmission is detected from
another MSU, the DVR will start repeating the inbound PSU call.
The first few seconds of the LPSU transmission (inbound call) is always lost while
the DVR is checking for Priority Repeat.
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Note: The Mobile Detector feature allows a non-Priority DVR to repeat inbound PSU
call when no Priority transmission is detected, however, the DVR does not become a
Priority unit during Mobile Detector processing. The DVR can become a Priority unit
only as a result of the standard DVR Priority voting algorithm (exchanging of ‘Heart
Beats’).
Mobile Mode Steering

This feature allows a PSU User to remotely change the currently selected MSU mode by
transmitting with a pre-programmed PL/DPL. When the DVR decodes the PL/DPL it
finds the corresponding MSU mode in its look-up table and steers the MSU to the new
mode. Depending on the programming, the MSU may either stay on the new mode or it
may revert after a preprogrammed timer expires to the originally selected MSU mode.
The preprogrammed timer (‘Steering Hang Time’, System Setup 1) starts after the
LPSU causing the steering keys off.
Steering and Emergency

If steering is disabled on the current DVR channel, LPSU emergency is declared on the
currently selected MSU channel (no steering).
If steering is enabled on the current DVR channel, the LPSU emergency is declared on
the new (steered) MSU mode.
When MSU is in emergency call state (‘Put MSU in Emergency on Analog DVR
channel’ is enabled), LPSU calls handling is defined by the ‘Steering in Emergency’
programming for the specific DVR channel. If ‘Steering in Emergency’ is Disabled, the
DVR repeats LPSU calls on the emergency channel (no steering occurs).
If ‘Steering in Emergency’ is enabled, the DVR will steer and then key up the MSU. In
this case the MSU will re-declare Emergency call on the new (steered to) channel.
If ‘Put MSU in Emergency on Analog DVR channel’ is Disabled (LPSU and MSU
programmed for Emergency Alarm only), an inbound LPSU call initiated while the MSU
is waiting for emergency ACK, should terminate MSU emergency and steer the MSU to
the corresponding MSU mode/channel without re-declaring the emergency alarm on the
new MSU channel.
Mixed DVR Mode

When a DVR Channel is programmed to operate in Mixed Mode, the DVRS can handle
calls from both P25 and Analog Local PSUs while the same DVR channel is selected on
the O5 / O3 / M5.
When Mixed Mode is selected, the DVR can be toggled between Digital and Analog
Mode as follows.
The default DVRS mode is Digital i.e. the P25 modem is enabled by default. If a Call
from a Local PSU is detected and the DVR does not decode a P25 Frame sync within
the preprogrammed ‘P25 Frame Sync Detection Timer’, the DVR switches to Analog
Mode and starts decoding Analog Mode signaling (such as DTMF, MDC1200 etc.). The
DVR enables the repeat of Analog signals to the Local Analog PSUs. After the Local
PSU keys off, the DVR stays in the Analog Mode for the duration of the preprogrammed
‘VR Ch Mixed Mode Hold Timer’. Any Outbound calls which are received by the MSU
prior to the above timer’s expiration will be repeated by the DVR as Analog
Conventional. Once the ‘VR Ch Mixed Mode Hold Timer’ expires, the DVR returns
back to Digital Mode and any Outbound calls are repeated as digital.
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The DVRS operation in Mixed Mode is determined by the settings of the ‘P25 Frame
Sync Detection Timer’ and ‘VR Ch Mixed Mode Hold Timer’ as programmed in the
Digital System Setup Menu Screen.
Inbound calls (analog or digital) received by the DVR in Mixed Mode are repeated to the
System on the currently selected MSU TG / Channel if proxing is disabled or are proxied
if proxing is enabled.
Primary / Secondary - Operation and Programming Overview

The DVRS has a built-in simulcast prevention mechanism, which prevents more then
one DVRS to transmit on the same frequency, at the same time, in the same location.
NOTE:
The algorithm is effective in stationary, same scene scenarios only. It can not be applied
to moving vehicles. Moving vehicles must have the DVRS switched OFF.
The DVRs are capable of communicating with each other and negotiating which DVR is
a Primary i.e. elected to repeat and which DVRs are on Secondary for as long as there
is a Primary.
The simulcast prevention algorithm has two phases:
Primary / Secondary Phase
Busy Lockout Phase
During the ‘Primary / Secondary’ Phase, the DVRs exchange P25 messages on their Rx
frequency. When a DVR is activated (switched to System or Local Mode), it sends a
query – “Is there a Primary?” If it receives a Primary (or Permanent Primary) ‘Heart
Beat’, then the DVR assumes Secondary state. If no Primary Heart Beat is received, the
DVR becomes the Primary and starts sending ‘Primary Heart Beats’ notifying other
DVRs of its status.
The ‘Secondary’ DVRs monitor any DVR-related activity while in a Secondary mode and
execute Primary/Secondary checks periodically.
The ‘Primary’ DVR services any communication requests in the area and
‘communicates’ its status to the other DVRs periodically.
The Busy Lockout phase serves as an added protection by forcing the Primary DVR not
only to periodically communicate with the other DVRs in the area (using its Rx
frequency) but also to check for any activity on its Tx frequency prior to every repeat.
In order to accommodate the dynamically changing “real life” environment i.e. DVRs
arriving or leaving the scene at random time, DVR channel / mode changes, Permanent
Primary activation, Remote DVR steering etc., the Primary / Secondary algorithm has
several built-in layers, configurable in the DVR programmed personality.
The Transmit Power during DVRS-to-DVRS transmission is set by the ‘R-Tx Pwr’ field in
the Repeater Channel Setup Menu. Typically this field is selected to be 4-5dB lower
then the ‘Tx Pwr’ setting.
Before a Primary DVR sends out a ‘Heart Beat’, it checks for RF activity on its Rx
frequency to ensure the channel is free. If an RF signal is present and it exceeds the
programmed ‘Rx RSSI Th’, the DVR will wait until the channel is free before it transmits
its ‘Heart Beat’.
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When a Secondary DVR stops receiving ‘Heart Beats’, the DVR will check for any
activity on the Tx frequency to determine if the Primary DVR is busy transmitting.
Note that the DVR can not transmit Heart Beats while it is busy repeating.
If there is a transmission detected on the Tx frequency and it exceeds the programmed
‘Tx RSSI Th’, the DVR will continue operating as a Secondary and continue waiting for a
‘Primary Heart Beat’. If no activity is detected above the ‘Tx RSSI Th’ and 3 Heart Beats
are missed, the Secondary DVR will start negotiating becoming a Primary.
The ‘Heart Beat’ Interval (3-60 sec) is set by the ‘Heart Beat Interval’ field in the Digital
System Setup. The default Heart Beat Interval Value is 5 seconds.
When the ‘Enable BL For Voice Communication’ field (Digital System Setup Screen)
is enabled (checked), the DVRS goes through an extra simulcast prevention check step.
Prior to transmitting, a Primary DVR checks for any transmission (on the DVR Tx
frequency) exceeding the programmed ‘Busy LC Th’ (see Repeater Channel Setup
Menu). If no such RF transmission is detected on the Tx frequency, the Primary DVR
starts transmitting i.e. repeating. If Tx activity is detected, the DVR transmits
momentarily then checks again if another DVR is still transmitting and either backs off (if
the other DVR is still transmitting) or keys up if no transmission is present.
Disabling the DVR Primary / Secondary Processing from the Digital System Setup
Menu is intended for test purposes or if the DVR is installed in a fixed location.
The ‘Permanent Master Status Enable’ field (in the Digital System Setup Menu) is
disabled by default and should be used only at remote, fixed DVR installations or during
testing.
The ‘Rx RSSI Th’ field in the Repeater Channel Setup screen determines the Primary /
Secondary range. If a DVR is receiving Primary Heart Beat from another DVR at a level
lower then the programmed threshold, the DVR will ignore the Primary Heart Beats and
will negotiate becoming a Primary DVR as well.
The “Disable Master / Slave Processing” box is to be checked only during bench
testing. Master/ Slave processing should always be enabled during normal DVR
operation except during bench testing and in some fixed isolated installations (tunnels or
in-building systems using common filtering / combiners).
If Legacy Mobexcom II Voting Compatibility mode is enabled in the DVR, its voting
algorithm is compatible with older style analog only Mobexcom II VRs. Enabling this
feature allows seamless replacement of old style VRs with the new DVR by supporting
the deployment of both types of units in the same fleet during the transition period.
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Using the Tweaker’s RSSI Setup Application

The DVRS RSSI Setup screen is provided in order to assist the users with optimizing
the voting algorithm parameters by creating a typical real life scenario for DVRS
operation and running some automated DVRS tests as described below.
The RSSI setup screen is used to assist with the setup the following DVRS parameters
on a per channel basis:
 RSSI ON threshold
 Busy Lockout Threshold
 TX RSSI Threshold
 Rx RSSI Threshold
Setting up the RSSI ON range

The RSSI ON threshold defines the DVRS incident range since this is the minimum
signal level the DVR receiver needs to detect from the Local PSU in order to repeat it
locally and to the System.
RSSI ON threshold is normally programmed to standard -110dBm. However, if the user
wants to test the actual levels received from a portable radio located at the desired
coverage area extreme then the ‘RSSI ON Level Test’ can be performed.
To execute the test, the following steps are to be followed:
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1. PSU user is located at the edge of the desired coverage range and the PSU is
switched to the correct channel (matching the channel selected on the DVR).
2. Tweaker is running on the Master DVRS and Monitoring screen is open as
shown above.
3. Select ‘System’ or ‘Local’ Mode in the ‘Operating Mode’ Field.
4. Switch ‘Set Test Mode’ to ON.
5. Press the ‘RSSI ON Level Test’ button.
6. The PSU User will hear 3 short and 1 long beeps and he/she must immediately
press and hold the PTT for 10 seconds.
7. The DVRS measures the received signal level and updates the RSSI ON
Threshold field. The check box against the parameter is checked to indicate test
completion.
8. Enter desired Margin (min 6dB or higher recommended).
9. Repeat the test for all required channels.
10. Close the monitoring screen or proceed with the Voting algorithm tests as
described below.
11. Review the ‘RSSI ON Threshold’ levels on the ‘Repeater Channel setup’ screen
and save to the DVRS and in a dpd file as required.
Setting up the Voting Parameters (Primary / Secondary Range)

Those automated tests are used to calibrate the range between two Primary DVRS as
follows:
DVRS 1 – DVR with Tweaker running and RSSI Setup screen open
DVRS 2 - DVR parked at the desired edge of DVRS 1 Primary Range i.e. if DVRS 2
moves any farther it should also become a Primary.
1. Run Tweaker and open the RSSI Setup screen on DVRS 1.

2. Deploy DVRS 2 and ensure both units are on the same channel.
3. Select System or Local Mode in the Operating Mode Field.
4. Switch “Set Test Mode” to ON.
5. Type the ID of DVRS 2 in the Remote DVRS ID Box.
6. Set Remote Test Mode to ON. Note that both DVRS will alternate ‘WARNING
2000’ and DVR channel / mode on the top line of the control head display.
7. Press the ‘Busy Lock. Thresh. Test’ button and wait until the test is complete.
8. Note the new levels in the ‘Busy Lock. Thresh.’ and ‘Tx RSSI Thresh.’ fields. The
two check boxes against those parameters will become checked to indicate test
completion.
9. Press the ‘Master Range Test’ button and wait until the test is complete.
10. Note the new level update in the ‘Rx. RSSI Thresh.’ field. The check box is
checked to indicate successful test completion.
11. If any of the tests fails, please repeat the test.
12. Enter required Margins and repeat the tests for all desired channels.
13. Close the RSSI Setup screen and review the settings on the Repeater Channel
Setup screen.
14. Save the data to the DVRS and dpd file as required.
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Using the Tweaker Monitoring Screen

The Tweaker’s Monitoring Screen is provided in order to assist the field technician with
DVRS setup and troubleshooting.
The Monitoring screen provides real time indication of the RRSI level, SINAD, RF
Power, PL detection etc.
It must be noted that the Monitoring screen application is not intended to replace the use
of properly calibrated test equipment in the field.
Troubleshooting
Software / Programming Related Problems
Most of the DVRS Programming problems are caused by mismatched MSU, DVR and
Portable Radio Templates.
Note that any updates to the MSU or the PSU templates may require corresponding
changes to be made in the DVR template.
The following error message is displayed on the Control Head when the MSU and DVR
firmware versions are not compatible:
‘INCOMP MSU SW’
To resolve the above problem, please contact Motorola and Futurecom to obtain
compatible firmware upgrades.
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Hardware Related Problems
If the O5 / O3 / M5 Control Head displays alternating VR ERROR and Error Code (RC
ERROR XXXX or RF ERROR XXXX), turn the DVRS off and then back on. If it does not
correct the condition, note the exact error code and contact Futurecom to obtain an RMA
and further instructions.
In case of insufficient DVR Tx Power or poor sensitivity, please verify that the
frequencies programmed in the DVR are within the filtering specifications as indicated on
the duplexer and in-band filtering labels.
Ensure the DVR is only enabled on Mobile Radio Talk Groups using the frequency plan
for the specific DVR Model.
Primary EEPROM Map corrupted

Warning RC0400 displayed on the control head upon power up indicates that the
Primary EEPROM map of the DVR contains corrupted data. The DVR will still operate
properly from the backup EEPROM map. To fix the primary map, please use the latest
Tweaker to read the DVR. This will restore the Primary EEPROM Map.
VR Error RC1000 displayed permanently indicates that both the Primary and Backup
EEPROM maps are corrupted and the unit is not operation. Please contact Futurecom
for further instructions on how to troubleshoot the problem.
Firmware Upgrade.
Some DVRS units which were originally shipped with older firmware may require
EEPROM map upgrade after re-flashing them with newer firmware. To upgrade the
EEPROM, please follow the instructions shipped with the flash upgrade.
RC ERROR 4000 indicates that the DVR firmware has been updated but its
programmed personality has not. The DVR personality needs to be updated by reading
the unit with the Tweaker programming software in order to upgrade the EEPROM map
as described in the Firmware upgrade instructions provided by Futurecom.
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Appendix 1 – DVR Specifications

General Specifications
Dimensions: Height / Width / Depth 185mm (7.28”) / 186mm (7.32”) / 315mm (12.41”)
Weight (DVR Only, without filtering) 10.3kg (22.7lb)
Channel Spacing 12.5 or 25 kHz programmable
Number of Channels 192
CTCSS/DCS Programmable per Channel
Power Supply 13.8V DC +/- 20%
DC Current Drain
RPTR Off 0.01 A Max
Standby/Receive 0.8 A Max
Transmit 4.5 A Max
Operating Temperature -30ºC to +60ºC
Protection Against Liquids IP6 (water jet proof)
Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms
Duty Cycle Continuous
External Connectors
Antenna Mini UHF
Computer Interface USB
Equipment Type Acceptance VHF UHF 700 800
FCC LO6-DVRSVHF LO6-DVRSUHF LO6-DVRS700 LO6-DVRS800
Industry Canada 2098B-DVRSVHF 2098B-DVRSUHF 2098B-DVRS700 2098B-DVRS800
Transmitter Specification VHF UHF 700 800

Frequency Band [MHz] 136-174 380-430 764-776 851-870
450-470
470-512
Power Output @ Antenna Port 10W (programmable per channel from 1W to 10W)
TCT Option 15 sec to 15 min or Disabled
Max Spurious Output -20dBm
Frequency Stability +/- 1.5ppm
FM Hum and Noise 12.5 / 25 kHz 37 dB / 43 dB
Audio Response +1, -3 dB of 6 dB / octave pre-emphasis
characteristic over 300 Hz – 3 kHz
Audio Distortion <2%
Receiver Specification VHF UHF 700 800
Frequency Band [MHz] 136-174 380-430 794-806 806-825
450-470
470-512
Receiver Sensitivity -115 dBm
Frequency Stability +/- 1.5ppm
Selectivity 12.5 / 25 kHz 60 dB / 75 dB
Intermodulation 75 dB
Deviation 12.5 / 25 kHz +/-2.5 kHz / +/-5 kHz
FM Hum and Noise 12.5 / 25 kHz 37 dB / 43 dB
Audio Output (Repeater Detect Audio) 600 mV RMS nominal, flat response
Audio Response +1, -3 dB of 6 dB / octave pre-emphasis
characteristic over 300 Hz – 3 kHz
Audio Distortion <2%
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Appendix 2 – DVR Status Display

O5 / O3 DISPLAY ICON DVRS STATUS DESCRIPTION
/ MESSAGE
DVR is in a Primary State

Steady V R
Primary DVR Receiving

Steady
Primary DVR Transmitting

Steady
Primary DVR Receiving and Transmitting

Steady
DVR is in a Secondary State

Flashing V R
Secondary DVR Receiving

Flashing
V R DVR is in a Permanent Primary State

Steady
DVR is in a Permanent Primary ‘On Standby’ State (there is
V R another Permanent Primary already present in the area)
Flashing
Permanent Primary DVR Receiving

Steady
Permanent Primary DVR Transmitting

Steady
Permanent Primary DVR Receiving and Transmitting

Steady
VR SERVICE DVR is in Service Mode (during re-flashing of the firmware).
DVR Detected Error. Display toggles between VR ERROR
VR ERROR
and the actual error code / number.
VR IN RESET DVR is being reset
VR DISABLED DVR Disabled on Selected MSU TG / Mode
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Appendix 3 – DVRS Features vs PSU Type

When the PSU User is out of System Radio Coverage, the PSU can be switched to a
dedicated DVR channel so that the PSU can communicate via the DVRS. The features
available to the PSU User depend on the PSU type, programming and selected mode.
The table below specifies what features are supported by the different PSU types.
PSU FEATURE SUPPORT BY DVRS Enabled Generic
Analog PSU
DVRS PSU [Note 5] P25 PSU
REGISTRATION / Yes Yes [Note 1] No [Note 3]
DEREGISTRATION
TALK GROUP Yes Yes No
PROXING/TRANSLATION
GROUP CALL Yes Yes Yes
PRIVATE CALL Yes No No
EMERGENCY CALL/ALARM Yes Yes Yes
P25 ENCRYPTION Yes Yes No
CALL ALERT Yes Yes No
FAILSOFT / OUT OF RANGE / SITE Yes No No
TRUNKING INDICATION
LOCAL MODE INDICATION Yes No No
TALK PERMIT TONES Yes No No
(GENERATED BY PSU)
TRAILING TONES SENT BY DVR No No Yes
RADIO INHIBIT Yes Yes No
RADIO CHECK Yes Yes No
P25 TRUNKING OTAR Yes No No
ADAPTIVE POWER CONTROL Yes No No
PHONE INTERCONNECT Yes No No
PATCH Yes No No
DYNAMIC REGROUPING Yes No No
EMERGENCY ID PASS THROUGH Yes Yes Yes [Note 2]
PSU HOT MIC Yes [Note 4] No No
EMERGENCY REVERT Yes Yes Yes
PSU SCAN No No No
REMOTE DVR ACTIVATION via Yes Yes No
CALL ALERT SENT BY PSU
REMOTE DVR ACTIVATION VIA No No Yes
DTMF SENT BY PSU
REMOTE DVR ACTIVATION via Yes Yes Yes
PSU EMERGENCY ALARM (MDC1200)
Table 5 DVRS Features vs Type of PSU

Note 1 When selecting a DVR Mode on the Generic P25 PSU, it registers upon first Group Call. Generic
PSU is deregistered after a preprogrammed timer counting the period of inactivity expires.
Note 2 Supported only with MDC1200 capable portables.
Note 3 Analog PSU is registered on the P25 system with its MDC1200 ID if PSU Emergency (MDC1200) is
initiated.
Note 4 Requires firmware R12.00.13 or later in the PSU.
Note 5 The following PSU models can be programmed as DVRS Enabled:
XTS1500, XTS2500, XTS5000 with firmware release R9.00.00 or higher (latest firmware highly
recommended);
APX4000, APX6000, APX7000 with firmware release R7.00.05 or later.
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Appendix 4 DVRS Features – P25 DVR Mode &

P25 Trunking Mobile Mode
The operation described below assumes a DVR Digital Mode conventional channel and
P25 Talk Group are selected on the DVR and MSU respectively.
DVR DVR DVR
FEATURE
OFF Mode SYSTEM Mode LOCAL Mode
DVRS Status Display on
VR OFF <DVR CH> VR SYS <DVR CH> VR LOC <DVR CH>
the O5 / O3 / O5
PSU Affiliation No Yes Yes
Talk Group Proxing /
No Yes Yes
Translation
Outbound Group Call No Yes Programmable
Outbound Private Call No Yes Yes
Keys up both MSU
Keys up DVR only
and DVR.
or both DVR &
(DVR may be
MSU Microphone PTT Keys up MSU only MSU depending
programmed not to
on MSU
transmit Mic
programming
Audio.)
Inbound Group Call No Yes Yes (Local Side)
Inbound Private Call No Yes Yes
Inbound Call Alert No Yes Yes
Talk Permit Tones - PSU No Yes Yes
Inbound Emergency Alarm Yes (after
Yes Yes
& Call activation)
Remote DVRS Activation &
Yes – Call Alert Yes – Call Alert Yes – Call Alert
Steering
Failsoft / Out of Range /
Site Trunking Indication - No Yes No
PSU
Local Mode Indication -
No No Yes
PSU
DVR Primary / Secondary
No Yes Yes
Voting
DVR Tones – MSU Speaker No Yes Yes
Radio Inhibit - PSU No Yes Yes
Radio Check - PSU No Yes Yes
P25 Trunking OTAR - PSU No Yes Yes
Patch No Yes Yes
Dynamic Regrouping No Yes Yes
Phone Interconnect No Yes Yes
Adaptive Power Control -
No Yes Yes
PSU
Emerg. ID Pass Through Yes Yes Yes
Audio Buffering No Yes Yes
P25 Encryption No Yes Yes
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Appendix 5 DVRS Features in P25 DVR Mode &

P25 Conventional Mobile Mode
The operation described below assumes a DVR Digital Mode conventional channel and
P25 Conventional Mode are selected on the DVR and MSU respectively.
DVR DVR DVR
FEATURE
the O5 / O3 / M5
PSU Affiliation No Yes Yes
Talk Group Proxing /
No Yes Yes
Translation
Outbound Private Call No Yes Yes
Keys up both MSU
Keys up DVR only
and DVR.
or both DVR &
(DVR may be
programmed not to
on MSU
transmit Mic
programming
Audio.)
Inbound Private Call No Yes Yes
Inbound Call Alert No Yes Yes
Inbound Emergency Alarm Yes (after
Yes Yes
& Call activation)
Steering
Site Trunking Indication - NA NA NA
PSU
No No Yes
PSU
No Yes Yes
Voting
Radio Inhibit - PSU No Yes Yes
Radio Check - PSU No Yes Yes
P25 Trunking OTAR - PSU NA NA NA
Patch NA NA NA
Dynamic Regrouping NA NA NA
Phone Interface No No No
No Yes Yes
PSU
Emerg. ID Pass Through Yes Yes Yes
P25 Encryption No Yes Yes
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Conventional Analog Mobile Mode
The operation described below assumes a DVR Forced Analog Mode conventional
channel and Conventional Analog Mode are selected on the DVR and MSU respectively.
IMPORTANT
The features below are supported on ‘DVRS Enabled’ PSUs only.
DVR DVR DVR
FEATURE
DVRS Status Display on the
O5 / O3 / M5
PSU Affiliation No No No
Talk Group Proxing No No No
Outbound Private Call No No No
Keys up both
Keys up DVR only
MSU and DVR.
or both DVR &
(DVR may be
MSU Microphone PTT Keys up MSU only
programmed not
MSU depending
on MSU
to transmit Mic
programming
Audio.)
Inbound Private Call No No Yes (Local Side)
Inbound Call Alert No No Yes (Local Side)
Yes (after
Inbound Emerg. Alarm Yes Yes
activation)
Steering
Failsoft / Out of Range / Site
NA NA NA
Trunking Indication - PSU
No No Yes
PSU
No Yes Yes
Voting
Radio Inhibit - PSU No No No
Radio Check - PSU No No No
Patch NA NA NA
No No No
PSU
Emerg. ID Pass Through No No No
P25 Encryption No Programmable Programmable
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3600 Trunking (Analog or Digital) Mobile Mode
The operation described below assumes a DVR Forced Analog Mode conventional
channel and 3600 Trunking Analog or Digital Mode are selected on the DVR and MSU
respectively. The features below are supported on ‘DVRS Enhanced’ PSUs only.
DVR DVR DVR
FEATURE
DVRS Status Display on the
O5 / O3 / M5
Keys up both
Keys up DVR only
MSU and DVR.
or both DVR &
(DVR may be
programmed not
on MSU
to transmit Mic
programming
Audio.)
Inbound Private Call No No Yes (Local Side)
Inbound Call Alert No No Yes (Local Side)
Yes (after
Inbound Emerg. Alarm Yes Yes
activation)
Steering
Failsoft / Out of Range / Site
No No No
Trunking Indication - PSU
No No Yes
PSU
No Yes Yes
Voting
Patch No No No
Dynamic Regrouping No No No
No No No
PSU
Emerg. ID Pass Through
Yes Yes Yes
(with Emergency Alert)
P25 Encryption No No Programmable
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Appendix 8 DVRS Features in Analog DVR Mode &

P25 Trunking Mobile Mode
The operation described below assumes a DVR Analog Mode channel and P25 Talk
Group are selected on the DVR and MSU respectively.
DVR DVR DVR
FEATURE
the O5 / O3 / M5
Keys up both MSU
Keys up DVR only
and DVR.
or both DVR &
(DVR may be
programmed not to
MSU depending
on MSU
transmit Mic
programming
Audio.)
Inbound Private Call No No No
Inbound Call Alert No No No
Leading / Trailing Tones No Yes Yes
Yes (after
Inbound Emerg. Alarm activation)
Yes Yes
Remote DVRS Activation Yes – DTMF NA Yes – DTMF
MSU Mode Steering No Yes (PL/DPL) Yes (PL/DPL)
Site Trunking Indication - No No No
PSU
No No No
PSU
No Yes Yes
Voting
P25 Trunking OTAR - PSU No No No
Patch No No No
No No No
PSU
Yes – MDC1200 Yes – MDC1200 Yes – MDC1200
Emerg. ID Pass Through with Emerg. Alert with Emerg. Alert with Emerg. Alert
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Appendix 9 DVRS Features in Analog DVR Mode &

P25 Conventional Mobile Mode
The operation described below assumes a DVR Analog Mode channel and Conventional
P25 Channel are selected on the DVR and MSU respectively.
DVR DVR DVR
FEATURE
DVRS Status Display on VR OFF <DVR CH> VR SYS <DVR CH> VR LOC <DVR CH>
the O5 / O3 / M5
Keys up both MSU
Keys up DVR only
and DVR.
or both DVR &
(DVR may be
programmed not to
MSU depending
on MSU
transmit Mic
programming
Audio.)
Yes (after
Inbound Emerg. Alarm activation)
Yes Yes
PSU
No No No
PSU
No Yes Yes
Voting
Patch NA NA NA
No No No
PSU
Emerg. ID Pass Through with Emerg. Alert with Emerg. Alert with Emerg. Alert
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Appendix 10 DVRS Features in Analog DVR Mode

& Conventional Analog Mobile Mode
The operation described below assumes a DVR Analog Mode channel and Conventional
Analog Channel are selected on the DVR and MSU respectively.
DVR DVR DVR
FEATURE
the O5 / O3 / M5
Keys up both MSU
Keys up DVR only
and DVR.
or both DVR &
(DVR may be
programmed not to
MSU depending
on MSU
transmit Mic
programming
Audio.)
Inbound Private Call NA NA NA
Yes (after
Inbound Emergency Alarm activation)
Yes Yes
PSU
No No No
PSU
Yes Yes Yes
Voting
Patch NA NA NA
Phone Interface NA NA NA
NA NA NA
PSU
Emerg. ID Pass Through NA NA NA
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Appendix 11 DVRS Features in Analog DVR Mode

& 3600 (Analog or Digital) Trunking Mobile Mode
The operation described below assumes a DVR Analog Mode channel and 3600 Analog
or Digital Trunking Mode are selected on the DVR and MSU respectively.
DVR DVR DVR
FEATURE
the O5 / O3 / M5
Keys up both MSU
Keys up DVR only
and DVR.
or both DVR &
(DVR may be
programmed not to
MSU depending
on MSU
transmit Mic
programming
Audio.)
Leading / Trailing Tones -
No Yes Yes
PSU
Yes (after
Inbound Emergency Alarm Yes Yes
activation)
Site Trunking Indication - No No No
PSU
No No No
PSU
No Yes Yes
Voting
Patch No No No
No No No
PSU
Emerg. ID Pass Through with Emerg. Alarm with Emerg. Alarm with Emerg. Alarm
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Appendix 12 – Accessories
Antennas
Freq. Band Gain
Order Code Type
[MHz] dBd
HAD4006A 136-144 Roof / Trunk Mount 0 (Unity)
HAD4007A 144-150.8 Roof / Trunk Mount 0 (Unity)
HAD4008A 150.8-162 Roof / Trunk Mount 0 (Unity)
HAD4009A 162-174 Roof / Trunk Mount 0 (Unity)
HAE6012A 380-433 Roof / Trunk Mount 0 (Unity)
HAF4016A 764-870 Roof / Trunk Mount 0 (Unity)
Cables
Order PN Length Notes
Code
3ft DVR-to- MSU Control Cable.
DDN9028 7W083X05-01
Custom lengths available – up to 25ft.
DDN9029 1W083B09-01 3ft Replaces 1 if a Siren is to be interfaced to the MSU.
DDN9030 1W083A01-01 - DVR Power Cable
DDN9031 7W083X06-01 2.5ft Options Cable.
DDN9034 7W083X17-01 3ft MSU to In-Band Filtering RF Cable
DDN9032 7W083X09-01 1ft RF switch option cable
DDN9033 7W083X16-01 3ft DVR to In-Band Filtering RF Cable
DDN9025 USBAB99 10ft USB DVR Programming / Re-flashing Cable
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Contact Information
Technical Support
905-660-5548
support@futurecom.com
Orders
Please contact Motorola / Drop Ship
Return Authorizations
1-800-701-9180
Head Office and Manufacturing
3277 Langstaff Rd
Concord, Ontario L4K 5P8
Canada
905-660-5548
www.futurecom.com
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Index
Heart Beat ................................................................ 38
Heart Beats ............................................................... 53
A Hot Mic .................................................................... 46
Adaptive Power Control ...........................................43
Analog DVR Mode...................................................49 I
Antennas ...................................................................70
Audio Buffering.........................................................43 Importing Motorola CSV File .................................. 24
AVRA.......................................................................27 In-Car Monitor......................................................... 41
Interface to Mobile Setup ......................................... 19
C
L
Cables .......................................................................70
Call Alert (Page) .......................................................43 Local Mode Indication ............................................. 42
Cloning .......................................................................9 Low Battery Alarm................................................... 27
Control Head Menu ..................................................33
M
D
Mixed DVR Mode.................................................... 51
Digital Mode.............................................................62 Mobile Detector ....................................................... 50
Digital System Setup Menu ......................................37 Monitoring Screen.................................................... 57
Dispatcher Control....................................................45 Morse Code .............................................................. 36
Downloading Data ......................................................9 MSU RF Bypass Switch........................................... 28
dpd file........................................................................8
DTMF Remote Control Code ...................................32
DVR Active Warning Tone ......................................30
N
DVR EEPROM...........................................................9 Network Status Reporting ........................................ 30
DVR Electronic Label.................................................7 No Activity Timer .................................................... 33
DVR Specifications ..................................................59
DVR Status Display..................................................60
Dynamic Regrouping ................................................43 P
P25 Encryption......................................................... 43
E P25 Encryption in Analog Mode .............................. 50
P25 OTAR ................................................................ 42
Emergency in Analog Mode......................................49 P25 Trunking OTAR via DVRS............................... 13
Emergency in Digital Mode ......................................46 Patch ........................................................................ 42
Emergency Mode......................................................34 Phone Interconnect .................................................. 43
Emergency operation during TG Translation............46 Power Up Mode ....................................................... 32
epr file.........................................................................8 Primary / Secondary ................................................. 52
External Master Light ...............................................28 Private Calls ............................................................ 41
Programming Steps .................................................. 11
F PSU Affiliation ......................................................... 40
PSU Talk Permit Tones ............................................ 41
F7E ...........................................................................45
Firmware Upgrades...................................................56
Fixed Mode...............................................................32
R
Forced Analog DVR Mode .......................................48 Radio Check / Inhibit................................................ 42
Frequency Band Setup ..............................................19 Remote DVR Activation and Steering ..................... 43
Remote DVRS Activation via DTMF ........................ 50
G Repeater Active Tones ............................................. 29
Repeater Channel Setup Menu ................................. 20
Glossary ....................................................................74 RSSI ......................................................................... 26
Rx NID (h) ............................................................... 21
H
S
Half Duplex ..............................................................25
Hardware Setup Menu ..............................................26 Squelch..................................................................... 26
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Steer NID (h) ............................................................24 Troubleshooting ....................................................... 57
System Setup 1 Menu ...............................................29 Trunking System Status Indication .......................... 42
System Setup 2 Menu ...............................................32 Tweaker Programming Software................................ 6
Tx NID (h) ............................................................... 21
T
U
Talk Group Proxy .....................................................40
Talk Group Translation.............................................41 Uploading Data .......................................................... 8
TG Mode...................................................................25 User Text.................................................................. 19
TG Translation....................................................15, 29 Using the Tweaker’s RSSI Setup Application.......... 54
Tone Setup ................................................................36
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Glossary
ACK Acknowledgement of communications.
Automated VR / DVR Activation. DVR Option which permits
automated activation of the DVR, typically triggered by
AVRA
removing the portable from the charger
(ON) and placing it back in (OFF).
Busy Lockout – the dynamic phase (follows the static Primary /

BL
Secondary phase) of the DVR simulcast prevention algorithm.
A group of characteristics, such as transmit / receive

Channel
frequency pairs, radio parameters, encryption encoding etc.
Tone Private-Line (PL) or Digital Private-Line (DPL). Used on

Coded Squelch
conventional channels for signal validation.
Refers to radio-to-radio communications, sometimes through a

Conventional
base station repeater or vehicular repeater.
Dispatcher An individual who has radio system management duties.
DPD File DVR personality file saved as file_name.dpd.
A continuous sub-audible data signal transmitted with the

DPL Coded Squelch
carrier. See Coded Squelch.
DVR Digital Vehicular Repeater.
Determines the communication exchange capabilities between

DVR Mode System Users and Local Portable Users; Can be set to OFF,
LOCAL or SYSTEM.
Digital Vehicular Repeater interfaced to a Remote Mount

DVRS XTLTM2500 or XTLTM5000 Mobile radio with M5 or O5 / O3
Control Head.
P25 XTSTM1500, XTSTM2500, XTSTM5000, APXTM4000,
‘DVRS Enabled’
APXTM6000 or APXTM7000 Portable Radio with enabled DVRS
PSU
operation.
File containing DVR personality (dpd) and calibration data of
EPR File the specific DVR unit. Typically saved in the following format
xxxxxxxx.epr where xxxxxxxx is the SN of the specific DVR.
FCC Federal Communications Commission.
DVR Mode, programmable per TG / DVR Channel. While in
Half Dupex Mode the DVR repeats Local PSU-to-System and
Half Duplex System-to-Local PSU communications but does not repeat
audio locally i.e. no Local PSU-to-PSU voice communications
are enabled.
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P25 Message periodically sent by Primary DVR to other DVRs

Heart Beat
during Primary/Secondary processing.
Hang Up Box – if this feature is enabled in the DVR and the

microphone is off hook, any audio received form the Local
HUB
PSUs, regardless of the PL/DPL will be heard on the MSU
speaker. Applicable to Digital DVR mode only.
Inbound Call A Call transmitted by Local PSU and received by the DVR.
DVR Mode which provides extended portable-to-portable voice

and data range by repeating Local PSU (optionally MSU)
Local Mode
communications without keying up the Mobile radio interfaced
to the DVR.
PSU in DVR Mode.
For example:
Local PSU In Digital DVR Mode – Affiliated PSU through the DVR.
In Analog Mode – PSU with the current Analog DVR channel
selected.
M5 XTLTM2500 Control Head using CAN bus.
Analog Vehicular Repeater, NOT compatible with XTLTM5000
radios using CAN bus Control Heads such as the O5 / O3.
Mobexcom II
Mobexcom II can be interfaced to XTLTM5000 using W-series
Control Heads, Astro Spectra or MCS2000 Mobile Radios.
MSU / PSU - A programmed combination of operating
Mode parameters.
DVR – OFF, SYSTEM or LOCAL (see DVR Mode)
MPE Maximum Permissible Exposure.
MSU Mobile Subscriber Unit - XTLTM5000 or XTLTM2500
Outbound Call System Call received by the MSU.
O5 / O3 XTLTM5000 Odyssey 5 / 3 Control Head using CAN bus.
PSU Portable Subscriber Unit.
Push to talk. The PTT engages the transmitter (of the Portable
PTT
or Mobile radio and / or DVR) when pressed.
Radio Frequency. Part of the general frequency spectrum

RF
10kHz - 10,000,000 MHz.
RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator.
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DVR mode which provides extended voice and signaling

System Mode communications between System Users and Local Portable
Users over the selected DVR channel / Mobile Radio Mode.
A group of radio users who communicate with each other by

Talk Group
using the same communication path.
The automatic sharing of radio frequencies by large number of
Trunking users based on communication path sharing for the length of a
conversation.
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Futurecom Systems Group, ULC.
3277 Langstaff Rd
Concord, Ontario L4K 5P8
Canada
1-800-701-9180
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Installation & Programming Guide

8M083X01 (6881013Y39) REV 16 ii

Revision # Date ECN Notes & References

8M083X01 (6881013Y39) REV 16 iii

The P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater (DVR) is designed to be seamlessly interfaced to a

XTLTM2500 / XTLTM5000 - firmware release: Host R20.00.05

XTSTM1500 /XTSTM2500 / XTSTM5000 - firmware release R17.01.01

O3/O5/M5 Control Head - firmware releases R16.00.00

Tweaker Programming software – Version 3.45 or later

8M083X01 (6881013Y39) REV 16 iv

8M083X01 (6881013Y39) REV 16 v

8M083X01 (6881013Y39) REV 16 vi

DVRS Installation Basics ............................................................................................ 12

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Table 1 DVRS Compatibility ............................................................................................5

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Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Safety

This radio equipment is intended for use in occupational / controlled conditions,

To ensure compliance with Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Safety Standards:

Install only Futurecom / Motorola approved antennas and accessories.

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Table 1 DVRS Compatibility

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Identifying Your DVRS Model

DVR BAND OF OPERATION [MHz]

Table 2 In-Band DVRS Models

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O5 Remote Mount XTL5000 Notch

Figure 1 In-Band DVRS Simplified Block Diagram - VHF

Figure 2 Typical In-Band DVRS Mounting Layout - VHF

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O5 Remote Mount XTL5000 Notch

Figure 3 700MHz In-Band DVRS Simplified Block Diagram

Figure 4 Typical In-Band DVRS Mounting Layout - 700 / 800 MHz

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DVR BAND OF OPERATION [MHz]

380-470 136-174 136-174 136-174 136-174 136-174

Figure 5 Cross-Band DVRS Simplified Block Diagram

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Figure 6 Typical Cross-Band DVRS Mounting Layout

Cross-Band DVR Dimensions

Figure 7 Cross-Band DVR - Dimensions mm / [in]

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In-Band DVR Dimensions

Figure 8 Typical VHF (or UHF) In-Band DVR - Dimensions mm / [in]

Figure 9 Typical 700 / 800 In-Band DVR - Dimensions mm / [in]

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DVRS Installation Basics

Installation Tools Required

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Mounting the DVR

Figure 10 Cross-Band DVR Mounting Details

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In-Band DVRS Mounting

Figure 11 In-Band DVR Mounting Details

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Figure 12 In-Band DVRS (VHF or UHF) Wiring Details - Front View

Figure 13 In-Band DVRS (VHF or UHF) Wiring Details - Back View

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Figure 14 Cross-Band DVRS Wiring Details - Front View

Figure 15 Cross-Band DVRS Wiring Details - Back View

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