Nikon XTS 5000 User Manual

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General Radio Operation
Backlight
If poor light conditions make the channel numbers (around the 
16-Position Select knob) difficult to read, turn on the radio’s 
backlights by pressing the preprogrammed Light button. 
These lights will remain on for a preprogrammed time before they turn 
off automatically, or you can turn them off immediately by pressing the 
Light button again. 
LED Indicators
The LED on top of the radio indicates the radio’s operating status: 
Table 3: Programmable Features
Feature
Page
Feature
Page
Feature
Page
Call Response
Nuisance Delete
Secure/Clear
Channel
PL Defeat
Site Lock/
Unlock
Dynamic Priority
Repeater/Direct
Site Search
Emergency
Reprogram 
Request
TX Power Level
Light
Scan On/Off
Volume Set
Monitor
Scan List 
Programming
Zone
Table 4: LED Indicators
LED Indicator
What it Means
Red
Radio transmitting
Flashing red
• Channel busy, or
• Low battery (while transmitting)
Double flashing red
Receiving encrypted audio
Flashing green
Receiving an individual call
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