Motorola 53725 Leaflet

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.

2.  Do not expose the equipment to extreme temperatures or high relative 

humidity and protect it from direct sunlight and dusty conditions.

3.  Clean the equipment with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use any solvents or 

aggressive cleaning agents.

4.  Only connect approved accessories.
5.  Only use the power plug supplied.
6.  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.

7.  Repairs to defective units should only be carried out by  

Giant International Ltd.

8.  Batteries built into device are NOT user replaceable. Discard entire device 

according to local regulations.

Turning on/off the PTT Pod - 1693
To turn on/off your PTT Pod, press and hold the power on/off button 

 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.

Customer : GI

Model Number : 1693

Description : Line Drawing for User Manual

Version : R01

Date : Jun 25, 2013

1. Power on/off button 
2. Push-to-Talk (PTT) button
3. BLUETOOTH

®

 LED 

indicator

4. Headset Jack 
5. Charging Port

KEM-ML36802

®

You may call Motorola Solutions, Inc. as follows:  

USA: 1-800-638-5119, e-mail us at support@giantintl.com or  

visit us on the Internet at motorolasolutions.com/talkabout. 

1.   With the radio on, briefly press 

Customer: GI

Model Number: MU350R

Description: LCD Display Graphics

& Line Drawing (Front View)

Version: R03

Date: May 07, 2013

 until 

Customer: GI

Model Number: MU350R

Description: LCD Display Graphics

& Line Drawing (Front View)

Version: R03

Date: May 07, 2013

 appears on the LCD. The 

current setting On/Off will flash.

2.   Press either the 

Customer: GI

Model Number: MU350R

Description: LCD Display Graphics

& Line Drawing (Front View)

Version: R03

Date: May 07, 2013

 or the 

Customer: GI

Model Number: MU350R

Description: LCD Display Graphics

& Line Drawing (Front View)

Version: R03

Date: May 07, 2013

 button to select On.

3.   Press PTT to save settings.
4.   With the MU350 Series Radio BLUETOOTH

®

 enabled, press and hold 

the 

Customer: GI

Model Number: MU350R

Description: LCD Display Graphics

& Line Drawing (Front View)

Version: R03

Date: May 07, 2013

 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.

(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 

 button until the PTT Pod LED 

indicator light flashes blue and red alternatively.

4.   With the MU350 Series Radio BLUETOOTH

®

 enabled, press and hold 

the 

Customer: GI

Model Number: MU350R

Description: LCD Display Graphics

& Line Drawing (Front View)

Version: R03

Date: May 07, 2013

 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.

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.

(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.

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

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 

Customer: GI

Model Number: MU350R

Description: LCD Display Graphics

& Line Drawing (Front View)

Version: R03

Date: May 07, 2013

 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.