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RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety

Frequency of operation - IC 5 GHz only
The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is
Caution: The effects of certain chemicals and their
vapors can have harmful results on certain plastics.
VSM Overview User Interface

Guide for Portable Two-Way VSM

only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful Avoid using aerosol sprays, tuner cleaners and other Camera LED
Activity Panel
interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. chemicals. Camera
ATTENTION Radio Frequency Interference Product Warranty & Support Power Button
The Si500 Series Video Speaker Microphones (VSM) are Requirements - FCC The VSM is covered by a one year replacement war- Microphone
ONLY compatible and certified when used with ASTRO Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply ranty. Contact Motorola Solutions Customer Care at
Si500 APX and TETRA MTP Radio Models. A Radio firmware
upgrade may be required to support collaborative
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
1-800-323-9949 for any product related questions. Speaker

Video Speaker operation. Before using this product, read the RF Energy
Exposure Training and Product Safety Information for
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
Microphone Mission Critical Devices that shipped with the Radio which
contains instructions for safe usage and RF energy
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
awareness and control for compliance with applicable
(VSM) standards and regulation. This equipment is designed and
harmful interference to radio communications. However
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
LCD Display
(Home Panel)
manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal interference to radio or television reception, which can be
Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. For determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
body worn operation, this device has been tested and encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
meets the FCC RF exposure guideline for use with a of the following measures:
Motorola Solutions, Inc. approved accessories sold with
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
this device.
Accessories Use of non-Motorola-approved body worn or battery
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
accessories may exceed the applicable RF exposure • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit Conversation Panel
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guidelines (iEEE, ICNIRP or FCC). different from that to which the receiver is connected.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV Emergency
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Operation is subject to the following three conditions: (1) Handling Precautions
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
en fr-CA es-LA pt-BR this device must accept any interference received, The VSM meets IP67 specifications, allowing the VSM
including interference that may cause undesired operation. to withstand adverse field conditions such as being
(3) Any changes or modifications not expressly approved exposed to water or dust.
by Motorola Solutions may void the user's authority to • Keep your device clean and exposure to water should PTT
Accessory
operate this device. This class B digital apparatus complies be avoided to help ensure optimal functionality and Button
Connector
with Canadian ICES-003.
performance.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this microphone
transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type • To clean the exterior surfaces of the VSM, use a Programmable
MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the
and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter diluted solution of mild dishwashing detergent and Button 1 Manual
Stylized M logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Slider (Video)
Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference fresh water (i.e. one teaspoon of detergent to one Programmable
license. All other trademarks are the property of their to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so gallon of water). Button 2
respective owners. chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power Charging Charging
© 2017 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. • These surfaces should be cleaned whenever a
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful Contacts Contacts
communication. periodic visual inspection reveals the presence of
Printed in USA smudges, grease, and/or grime.

Installing and Removing Battery Volume Switch Camera Programmable Buttons Wearing the Si Series Device Magnetic Device Proximity
The carry holder offers a rotating belt clip, and allows The record slider and the holster detect sensor are
the device to be flexibly worn with the display facing in Magnetic switches. These switches can activate when
or facing out in different positions on the body and for placed close to strong magnetic fields. Avoid placing
LED different types of uniforms. For a complete list of wear- radio speakers, magnetic name tags, and magnetic belt
able accessories visit http://motoroalsolutions.com. clips close, within 1 in., of these switches, as they could
start a recording or cause the screen to flicker.
Adaptive Audio technology reduces wind and ambient
noise, and enables optimum audio quality in all wearing
positions.
Best Position to Wear the Si VSM
1. Worn on either shoulder with head angled such
that mouth is towards the microphone arrays.
Installing a Battery
1. Insert the top of the battery into the VSM. NOTE: The top orange button initiates an emergency
2. Press the bottom of the battery firmly into the NOTE: A single press of the volume switch increases or signal and automatically starts video recording, if
VSM until the two tabs on the bottom of the bat- decreases the volume by one step. configured by your Administrator.
tery pop out. Charging the Device The VSM offers a 210 degree articulating camera.
Three methods to charge the VSM: Rotate the camera based on preferred device wearing Programmable Buttons Default
Removing a Battery
position and user height.
1. Turn OFF the VSM by pressing and holding the 1. Direct connection of the travel charger into the
Power button until the device powers off. Micro USB port. Action Short Press Long
2. Press the two buttons on the bottom of the bat- 2. Drop-in charging via a Multi-unit charger. Recording Video Press
tery, one at a time, to unlock and release the bat- 3. Battery only charging via a Multi-unit charger or a Slide the Manual Slider on the side of the device up
tery. battery charging tray. to start recording, and down to stop recording. Prog. Video Preview Audio
. Button 1 Recording
Connecting Your Si Series Device
Powering On The VSM may be connected via a traditional wire, or Manual 2. Worn at the center of the chest with head angled
Prog. Photo Capture/ Covert
The LED shows solid Green briefly upon power up and wirelessly if your VSM is Bluetooth enabled and Slider such that mouth is towards the microphone
Button 2 Media Mark Mode* arrays.
then turns off to indicate successful power up. Contact configured by your administrator. When initially
Motorola Solutions Customer Care at 1-800-323-9949 connecting the VSM and a portable radio via a wired
if the LED remains Green for more than one minute. Emergency Emergency
connection, securely connect the cable before
powering on both devices. Button
Wired Connection
* When operating in Covert Mode, all tones, LED’s and
1. Connect the wire by attaching to the bottom of display indicators are not active.
your Si Series device, and secure with two
thumbscrews within the cable connector.
2. Connect the other end of the wire to the side of
your Radio by removing the dust cover if
attached, and secure with the thumbscrew on the
bottom of the connector.