1693 - Earphones MOTOROLA - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Motorola
Model	1693
Product Type	PTT Pod Accessory (Earphone Adapter)
Compatible Radios	Motorola MU350R Series FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth (Qualified Bluetooth SIG)
Power Source	Rechargeable Internal Battery (Not User Replaceable)
Charging Time	Approximately 3 Hours for Full Charge
Charging Indicator	Red LED while charging, Blue LED when fully charged
LED Status Indicators	Blue flash for power on, pairing (red/blue alternating), standby (blue flash 2s), paired (blue flash 5s), PTT active (steady red), low battery (red flash then off), auto power off (off)
Controls	Power On/Off Button, Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
Connectors	3.5mm Headset Jack, Charging Port
Usage Scenarios	Standalone PTT with radio, with wired headsets/earpieces, with generic Bluetooth headsets
Safety Information	Do not expose to rain or moisture; do not open unit; use only approved accessories
Cleaning Instructions	Clean with soft damp cloth; do not use solvents or aggressive agents
Repair	Only by Giant International Ltd.; opening voids warranty
Battery Disposal	Discard entire device according to local regulations; battery not user replaceable
Warranty	90 Days Limited Warranty for Accessories (US and Canada)
FCC Compliance	Part 15 compliant; operation subject to two conditions

Frequently Asked Questions - 1693 MOTOROLA

How do I pair the PTT Pod (1693) with my MU350 Series radio?

First, enable Bluetooth on the MU350 radio (press Menu, select On). Ensure the PTT Pod is off, then press and hold the power button until the LED flashes blue and red alternately. On the radio, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. Successful pairing is indicated by a tone and the LED flashing blue every 5 seconds.

How do I charge the PTT Pod?

Connect the included power adapter to the PTT Pod and plug into an electrical outlet. The LED will be red while charging and turn blue when fully charged (approx. 3 hours). The device turns off automatically if charging while powered on.

What do the different LED colors mean on the PTT Pod?

Blue flashing 4 times: power on. Red/blue alternating: pairing mode. Blue flash every 2 seconds: standby. Blue flash every 5 seconds: paired. Steady red: PTT button pressed. Steady blue: fully charged. Red flash then off: low battery. LED off: auto power off.

Can I use a generic Bluetooth headset with the PTT Pod and MU350 radio?

Yes. Pair the MU350 radio with the PTT Pod first (scenario A), then pair the generic Bluetooth headset with the radio (press and hold the radio's power button for 3 seconds while headset is in pairing mode). You can then talk and listen via the headset while using the PTT Pod to transmit.

How do I turn on and off the PTT Pod?

Press and hold the power button for about 2 seconds to turn on (blue flashes). Press and hold for 4 seconds to turn off (red flash then off).

Why is my PTT Pod not connecting to the radio automatically?

After initial pairing, the PTT Pod should reconnect automatically when turned on. If not, press the power button once to force rapid reconnection. You may need to re-pair if devices have been unpaired or reset.

Can I use a wired headset with the PTT Pod?

Yes. Plug a compatible headset (e.g., Motorola 56320/53725 with mic, or 53728 earpiece) into the headset jack on the PTT Pod. Press the PTT button to speak via the headset's microphone (or radio's mic if no mic on earpiece).

What is the warranty for the Motorola 1693 PTT Pod?

The accessory is covered by a 90-day limited warranty from Giant International Ltd. against defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty is valid only in the US and Canada for the original purchaser. Contact 1-800-638-5119 for service.

Is the battery user replaceable?

No, the battery is built-in and not user replaceable. Dispose of the entire device according to local regulations when the battery dies.

What should I do if the PTT Pod gets wet?

The device is not waterproof. If exposed to moisture, dry it with a soft cloth and do not use until completely dry. Avoid rain or moisture to prevent electric shock or fire. If damage occurs, contact Giant International Ltd. for repair.

USER MANUAL 1693 MOTOROLA

Compatible with MU350R Series FRS/GMRS BLUETOOTH® 2-way Radio.

For further information

You may call Motorola Solutions, Inc. as follows: USA: 1-800-638-5119, e-mail us at [e-mail] or visit us on the Internet at motorolasolutions.com/talkabout.

Important Safety Information

Please observe the following to ensure reliable operation of the PTT Pod: 1. Read this manual thoroughly and observe the operating instructions and information provided.

1. Do not expose the equipment to extreme temperatures or high relative humidity and protect it from direct sunlight and dusty conditions.

2. Clean the equipment with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use any solvents or aggressive cleaning agents.

3. Only connect approved accessories.

4. Only use the power plug supplied

5. Never open the unit. Opening the unit voids any claims under the terms of the warranty and exposes the person to the risk of an electric shock.

6. Repairs to defective units should only be carried out by Giant International Ltd.

7. Batteries built into device are NOT user replaceable. Discard entire device according to local regulations.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

PTT Pod - 1693 Product At-A-Glance

1. Power on/off button

2. Push-to-Talk (PTT) button

3. BLUETOOTH® LED

indicator

1. Headset Jack

2. Charging Port

Turning on/off the PTT Pod - 1693

To turn on/off your PTT Pod, press and hold the power on/off button G for about 2 seconds.

Charging the PTT Pod - 1693

The PTT Pod is equipped with a rechargeable battery that must be fully charged before you use it for the first time.

1. Connect the power adapter to the unit. Plug the AC adapter into the electrical outlet.
2. The LED indicator will be red while charging. If the LED indicator is not red, check the connection.
3. When the PTT Pod is fully charged, the red LED indicator will turn blue.
4. Remove the AC adapter from the PTT Pod.

Note: If charging while the PTT Pod is on, the PTT Pod will turn off automatically.

Enabling the MU350 Series Radio's BLUETOOTH Functionality

1. With the radio on, briefly press 🤨 until * appears on the LCD. The current setting On/Off will flash.
2. Press either the ⊕ or the ⊖ button to select On.
3. Press PTT to save settings.
4. With the MU350 Series Radio BLUETOOTH® enabled, press and hold the ⏻ button for about three seconds to enter pairing mode. A tone will sound and the BLUETOOTH® LED indicator on the radio will flash blue.
5. Successful pairing will be indicated by a tone and brief flashing of the BLUETOOTH® LED indicator to confirm entry to connected mode.

Note: The PTT Pod can be used in various use case scenarios with various compatible products. See reference table on back page and below description of the various use cases. The MU350 Series radio can be paired with 2 BLUETOOTH ^® devices.

(A) Pairing the PTT Pod - 1693 with the MU350 Series Radio

1. Enable the MU350 Series Radio's Bluetooth functionality (see above)
2. Ensure the PTT Pod is off.
3. Press and hold the power on/off Gutton until the PTT Pod LED indicator light flashes blue and red alternatively.
4. With the MU350 Series Radio BLUETOOTH® enabled, press and hold the ⏻ button for about three seconds to enter pairing mode. A tone will sound and the BLUETOOTH® LED indicator on the radio will flash blue.
5. Successful pairing will be indicated by a tone and brief flashing of the BLUETOOTH® LED indicator to confirm entry to connected mode.
6. If pairing was successful, the PTT Pod LED indicator will flash blue at 5 second intervals.
7. If pairing fails, turn the PTT Pod and the MU350 Series Radio off and repeat the above process.

Reconnecting the PTT Pod - 1693 to the FRS/GMRS radio

After initially pairing and connecting your FRS/GMRS radio and PTT Pod, when you turn on the PTT Pod, it will automatically reconnect with the paired FRS/GMRS radio; however, you can press the power on/off button once to connect rapidly.

(B) Pairing your Bluetooth Headset to the MU350 Series Radio and the PTT Pod - 1693

The MU350 Series Radio BLUETOOTH® works with any qualified BLUETOOTH® headsets from BLUETOOTH® SIG, Inc.

1. Enable the MU350 Series Radio's BLUETOOTH® Functionality (see above)
2. Pair with the PTT Pod (see "A" above)
3. Follow the BLUETOOTH® headset manufacturer's instruction to enable its BLUETOOTH® function.
4. With the MU350 Series Radio BLUETOOTH® enabled, press and hold the ⏻ button for about three seconds to enter pairing mode. A tone will sound and the BLUETOOTH® LED indicator on the radio will flash blue.
5. Successful pairing will be indicated by a tone and brief flashing of the BLUETOOTH® LED indicator to confirm entry to connected mode.
6. After successful pairing, you can talk and listen via the paired BLUETOOTH® headset.

(C) Using the Motorola VOX Headsets (with Microphone) - 56320/53725 connected to PTT POD. The connected 1693 is paired with the MU350 Series Radio

1. Once you have completed pairing the MU350 Series Radio with the PTT Pod, plug your headset connector into the headset connector port located on the PTT Pod.

1. Press the PTT Pod button and speak into the headset's microphone to transmit. Release the PTT Pod to receive transmission via the headset.

(D) Using Motorola Earpiece - 53728 (no Microphone) connected to the 1693 POD. The connected 1693 POD is paired to the MU350 Series Radio

1. Once you have completed pairing the MU350 Series Radio with the PTT Pod, plug your earpiece connector into the headset connector port located on the PTT Pod.
2. Press the PTT Pod button and speak into the MU350 Series radio's microphone to transmit. Release the PTT Pod to receive transmission via the earpiece.

(E) Using Motorola Headsets with Microphone - 53725 or 56320 connected to the MU350 Series Radio's accessory jack. The PTT POD is paired with the MU350 Series Radio

1. Once you have completed pairing the MU350 Series Radio with the PTT Pod, plug your headset connector into the headset connector port located on the MU350 Series Radio.
2. Press the PTT Pod button and speak into the headset's microphone to transmit. Release the PTT Pod to receive transmission via the headset.

(F) Using the Motorola Earpiece - 53728 (no Microphone) connected to the MU350 Series Radio's accessory jack. The connected PTT POD is paired with the MU350 Series Radio

1. Once you have completed pairing the MU350 Series Radio with the PTT Pod, plug your earpiece connector into the headset connector port located on the MU350 Series Radio.
2. Press the PTT Pod button and speak into the radio's microphone to transmit. Release the PTT Pod to receive transmission via the earpiece.

(G) Using a generic BT Headset with the MU350 Series Radio

1. Connect headset as described under "B" without following step 2.

PTT Pod LED Status under different operations mode

Status Instructions LED
Power on	Press and hold power on/off button 📊 button for 2 seconds	Blue flashes 4 times
Power off	Press and hold the power on/off button 📊 button 4 seconds	Red LED flashes for 1 second and then turns off
Pairing mode	1st time pairing: Press and hold power on/off button 📊 for 2 seconds when powering on. After 1st pairing: Press and hold 📊 for 6 seconds when powering on.	Red and blue LED flashes alternately
Stand by Ready for pairing		Blue LED flashes at a 2 second interval
Paired Paired		Blue LED flashes at a 5 second interval
PTT Press and hold PTT button		Steady Red LED (without headset)Red and blue LED remains on (with headset)
Release PTT	Release PTT button	Blue LED flashes at a 5 second interval
Charging	Connect charger	Steady red LED
Charged	After Pod is connected to charger up to 3 hours	Steady blue LED. Red may flash periodically while maintaining full charge
Low Battery	☐	Red LED flashes for 1 second and then turns off
Auto Power off	5 mins after connectable mode (no pairing)	LED is off

Item	Use case	PTT Buttons	Speaker Active	Microphone Active	Advantages	Disadvantages
A. 1693	POD paired to the MU350 Series Radio	Either the PTT buttons on the MU350 Series Radio or the BT PTT POD can be used to transmit, however, only the MU350 Series Radio's "PTT" button has the "Menu confirm" function.	MU350 Series Radio's Speaker	MU350 Series Radio's Microphone	Large oversized PTT functionNo wires between PTT Pod and radio	You have to use the MU350 Series Radio's Speaker and Microphone
B. 1693	POD paired to the MU350 Series Radio and a generic BT Headset (also paired to the MU350 Series radio)		Generic BT Headset's Speaker	Generic BT Headset Microphone	Large oversized PTT functionNo wires between radio, headset and PTT pod.Longer battery life for MU350 Series Radio.	N/A
C.	Motorola Headsets with Microphone - 53725 or 56320 connected to 1693 POD. The connected 1693 is paired with the MU350 Series Radio		Motorola Headsets with Microphone - 53725 or 56320 Speaker	Motorola Headsets with Microphone - 53725 or 56320 Microphone	Large oversized PTT functionNo wires between PTT Pod and radio53725/56320 microphone audio is superior to most generic BT headsetsLonger battery life for MU350 Series Radio.	You have to use a Wired headset connected to the PTT Pod
D.	Motorola Headsets without Microphone - 53728 connected to the 1693 POD. The connected 1693 POD is paired to the MU350 Series Radio		Motorola Headsets without Microphone - 53728 Speaker	MU350 Series Radio's Microphone	Large oversized PTT functionNo wires between PTT Pod and radioLonger battery life for MU350 Series Radio.	You have to use a wired headset connected to the PTT PodYou have to use the MU350 Series Radio's Microphone
E.	Motorola Headsets with Microphone - 53725 or 56320 connected to the MU350 Series Radio's accessory jack. The 1693 POD is paired with the MU350 Series Radio		Motorola Headsets with Microphone - 53725 or 56320 Speaker	Motorola Headsets with Microphone - 53725 or 56320 Microphone	Large oversized PTT functionNo wires between PTT Pod and radio53725/56320 microphone audio is superior to most generic BT headsetsLonger battery life for MU 350 Series Radio.	You have to use a Wired headset connected to the MU350 Series Radio
F.	Motorola Headset without Microphone - 53728 connected to the MU350 Series Radio's accessory jack. The connected 1693 POD is paired with the MU350 Series Radio	MU350 Series Radio PTT button or the PTT Pod.	Motorola Headsets without Microphone - 53728 Speaker	MU350 Series Radio's Microphone	Large oversized PTT functionNo wires between PTT Pod and radioLonger battery life for MU350 Series Radio.	You have to use a wired headset connected to the MU350 Series Radio
G.	Generic BT Headset paired with the MU350 Series Radio		Generic BT Headset Speaker	Generic BT Headset Microphone	No wiresLonger battery life for MU350 Series Radio.	You have to use the MU350 Series Radio's PTT button

FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

MOTOROLA Talkabout® PTT Pod

Model: 1693

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications or changes to this equipment. Such modifications or changes could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Limited 90 Day Warranty for Accessories

Coverage: Giant International Ltd. warrants this accessory against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 90 days from the date of purchase. Giant International Ltd., at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any accessories that do not conform to this warranty. This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada and extends to the first purchaser only and is not transferable.

Exclusions: This warranty does NOT cover batteries, defects or damage resulting from misuse, accident or neglect, improper operation or alteration, normal wear and tear, cosmetic or surface damage, or accessories on which serial numbers or date tags have been altered. DAMAGES OR DEFECTS RESULTING FROM SERVICE WORK PERFORMED BY SERVICE CENTERS NOT AUTHORIZED BY GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY.

Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, call 1-800-638-5119 in the USA and Canada. All accessories must be shipped to a Giant International Ltd. Service Center freight and insurance prepaid by the consumer, and include dated proof of purchase, description of problem, and the consumer's address and telephone number.

Conditions: REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE GIVEN ONLY IF SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA OR GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW. Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or from one jurisdiction to another.

Patent and Copyright Information

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