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Thanks for your favor in our product. This manual is helpful for you to quickly know how to use the product. For detailed features and operations, please refer to the Feature Book along with the product. This manual is applicable to the following product: MD78X/MD78XG Digital Mobile Radio (X may represent 2, 5, 6 or 8)
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Functions marked with neither the above icons are available on both analog and digital channels. Disclaimer Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (the Company) endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual, but no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given. All the specifications and designs are subject to change without notice due to continuous technology development.
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998; FCC Regulations Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requires that all radio communication products should meet the requirements set forth in the above standards before they can be marketed in the U.S, and the manufacturer shall post a RF label on the product to inform users of operational instructions, so as to enhance their occupational health against exposure to RF energy.
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Contents 1. Items in the Package .......................... 1 2. Product Overview ..........................2 2.1 Front Panel ............................. 2 2.2 Rear Panel ............................3 2.3 Programmable Keys ........................3 3. Before Use ............................4 3.1 Instructions ............................. 4 3.2 Installation ............................4 4.
1. Items in the Package Please unpack carefully and check that all items listed below are received. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. Radio Unit Palm Microphone Microphone Hanger and Screws Mounting Bracket Kit Fuse GPS Antenna Power Cord Documentation Kit...
2. Product Overview Front Panel Part Name Part Name Volume Control/Channel Selector Up Key Knob LED Indicator Down Key LCD Display Speaker OK/Menu Key Programmable Keys Back Key Microphone Connector Power On/Off Key Microphone Installation Index...
Rear Panel Part Name Part Name Antenna Connector (BNC Accessory connector female) GPS Antenna Connector ( SMA Power Inlet female) Note: The GPS antenna connector is only available for MD78XG Mobile Radio. Programmable Keys For enhanced convenience, you may request your dealer to program the seven keys (TK( ), P1, P2, P3, P4, P5( ) and P6(...
Connect the antenna and power cord to the radio, before you install it in the bracket. And make sure the antenna and power cord are dedicated for Hytera digital radios. Install the radio with Hytera supplied mounting bracket, to avoid radio looseness in case of accidents. The loose radio may cause bodily injury.
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use it. The parts of the radio are illustrated below: Part Name Part Name Radio Unit Power Inlet Locking Knobs Power Cord (black) Mounting Bracket Power Cord (red) 4.8×20mm Self-tapping Screws Fuse...
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Part Name Part Name Palm Microphone RF Antenna Connector 4×16mm Self-tapping Screws GPS Antenna Connector Palm Microphone Hanger...
4. Status Indication LCD Icon Name Icon Radio Status DTMF Keypad Icon The DTMF keypad is enabled. The GPS feature is enabled, and valid GPS data is received. GPS Icon The GPS feature is enabled, but no valid GPS data is received.
Name Icon Radio Status VOX Icon The VOX feature is enabled. Missed Call Icon Missed call(s). Unread message(s). Message Icon Inbox is full. RSSI Icon More bars indicate better signal strength. The knob is used for channel selection currently. Knob Operation Mode Icon The knob is used for volume control currently.
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LED Indication Radio Status indicator glows Receiving. green indicator flashes Scanning or Roaming. orange slowly indicator flashes Emergency. orange rapidly Call hung. During a call, you can hold down the PTT key to talk to the other party indicator glows before the call hang time expires.
5. Menu Navigation The following diagram outlines the menu structure of the radio. You can personalize menu option displayed in the radio via your dealer. To select and confirm the options shown in the menu, press the Menu key and then press the Up/Down key to select the appropriate option, finally press the OK key.
6. Basic Operations Powering On/Off Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume of output voice, side tone and group notification tone by rotating the Volume Control Knob. For other tones, the volume will be configured by the dealer. Press the Volume Control/Group Call Selector Knob to switch the radio to volume adjustment mode (the radio displays the icon ), and then rotate the knob to adjust the volume.
Selecting a Zone A zone is a group of channels exhibiting the same property, which is programmed by your dealer and can facilitate convenient management over the channel. The radio supports up to 64 zones, each with a maximum of 16 channels. You may select a zone through any of the following methods: ...
To input special characters: To input space: Note: If not particularly specified, the keypad mentioned in this manual indicates that of the palm microphone with keypad. Managing the Contacts You can manage the contacts via the “Contact” menu. 6.6.1 Contact List The Contact List is used to save information of private call contacts.
7. Call Service After the radio is powered on, you can make and receive calls. To ensure optimal volume of the receiving radio, keep the palm microphone about 2.5 to 5 centimeters away from your mouth when speaking. Private Call 7.1.1 Initiating a Private Call When initiating a private call, the radio will display the icon...
Note: If both the Private Call Manual Dial and Group Call Manual Dial are available, you can press to switch between the two dialing methods, and the radio will display the call type (private call ID/ group call ID). If the Default Numeric Key Selection feature is enabled by your dealer, you can enter a private call ...
7.2.2 Receiving and Responding to a Group Call After receiving a group call, the radio will display the icon . You can hold down the PTT key to call back within the preset time. Call on Analog Channel (No Signaling) On an analog channel, you can hold down the PTT key and talk to the microphone to transmit, and release the PTT key to receive.
8. Message Service This feature enables you to edit and send a new message, to directly send a quick text message and to forward the messages in the Inbox, Outbox and Drafts. Sending a Message Step 1 Go to “Menu -> Message -> New Msg” to enter the relevant interface. Step 2 Type the text and then press the OK key.
9. Troubleshooting Phenomena Analysis Solution The radio fails to power cord Connect the power cord properly. power on. disconnected. Increase the volume by rotating the Volume The volume level may be low. Control Knob. During receiving, The antenna may be loosened Power off the radio and reattach the antenna.
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Phenomena Analysis Solution You may be too far away from Move towards other members, and restart the other members. radio to try again. locate unfavorable position. example, your communication Move to an open and flat area, and restart the The noise is too blocked high radio to try again.
10. Care and Cleaning To guarantee optimal performance as well as a long service life of the product, please follow the tips below. Product Care Do not pierce or scrape the product. Keep the product far away from substances that can corrode the circuit. ...
11. Optional Accessories The following items are the main optional accessories for the radio. For more information of other accessories, please consult your local dealer. Caution: Use the accessories specified by the Company only. If not, the Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of use of unauthorized accessories.
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12. PMR Frequency Range:210MHz to 270MHz; RF Output Power: High Power: 25W,Low Power: 5W; Modulation Type: Analog Voice: FM, Digital Data: 4FSK; Channel Separation: Analog Voice: 12.5kHz, Digital Data: 12.5kHz; Antenna gain: 5.0dBi...
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