Hytera PD48X Manual
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Preface
Thanks for your favor in our product. This manual is helpful for you to quickly know how to use the
product. To avoid body injury or property loss caused by misoperation, please read the Safety
Information Booklet carefully before use.
This manual is applicable to the following product:
PD48X Digital Portable Radio (X may represent 2, 5, 6 or 8).

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  • Page 1 To avoid body injury or property loss caused by misoperation, please read the Safety Information Booklet carefully before use. This manual is applicable to the following product: PD48X Digital Portable Radio (X may represent 2, 5, 6 or 8).
  • Page 2: Icon Conventions

    Functions marked with no icon 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.
  • Page 3: Fcc Regulations

     Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999;  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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Items in the Package ..........................1 2. Product Overview ..........................2 2.1 Product Controls ..........................2 2.2 Programmable Keys ......................... 2 3. Before Use ............................. 3 3.1 Attaching the Battery ........................3 3.2 Attaching the Antenna ........................4 3.3 Attaching the Belt Clip ........................
  • Page 5 8.12 CTCSS/ CDCSS ........................21 8.13 Squelch Off ..........................22 8.14 TDMA Direct Mode ......................... 22 8.15 VOX .............................. 22 8.16 CDC/CTC Selected ........................ 23 9. Troubleshooting ..........................24 10. Care and Cleaning ..........................26 11. Optional Accessories ........................27 12.
  • Page 6: Items In The Package

    1. Items in the Package Please unpack carefully and check if all items listed below are received. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. Radio Battery Charger Power Adapter Antenna Belt Clip Strap Documentation Kit Note The frequency band is marked on the label of antenna as follows Frequency band: VHF 136MHz to 150MHz Frequency band: VHF 146MHz to 174MHz...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    2. Product Overview Product Controls Part Name Part Name ○ ○ PTT (Push-to-Talk) Key LED Indicator ○ ○ SK1 (Side Key 1) Power On/Off/Volume Control Knob ○ ○ SK2 (Side Key 2) Accessory Connector ○ ○ Call Key(programmable) Battery Latch Call End Key ○...
  • Page 8: Before Use

    3. Before Use Attaching the Battery To attach the battery, do as follows. Note To remove the battery, please turn off the radio first. Then slide the battery latch upwards to unlock the battery.
  • Page 9: Attaching The Antenna

    Attaching the Antenna Caution Do not hold the radio by its antenna, otherwise the performance and lifespan of the antenna will be reduced. Attaching the Belt Clip To attach the belt clip, do as follows. Step 1 Remove the screws. Step 2 Align the screw holes on the belt clip with those on the radio’s back, and then tighten the screws.
  • Page 10 Step 2 Align the accessory (such as an audio accessory, or a programming cable) plug with the accessory connector. Step 3 Tighten the screw on the plug.
  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Caution M ake sure the radio is powered off before charging. Read the Safety Information Booklet in  1 0 T advance to get necessary safety information. C harge a new battery for at least 5 hours before initial use for best performance. ...
  • Page 12 LED Indication Charging Status Indicator Standby (no load) flashes red slowly. Indicator Charging glows red. Indicator 90% charged glows orange. Indicator Fully charged glows green. Indicator Charging failure flashes red rapidly.
  • Page 13: Status Indications

    4. Status Indications LCD Icon Name Icon Radio Status Battery Power Icon More bars indicate more battery power. Low TX power for the current channel. TX Power Icon High TX power for the current channel. Accessory Icon An accessory is connected. Direct Mode: Under this mode, the radio can communicate with each other directly.
  • Page 14: Led Indicator

    Name Icon Radio Status  Indicates a group call in progress.  Indicates a group contact in the contact list.  Indicates an all call in progress.  Indicates an all call contact in the contact list. LED Indicator LED Indication Radio Status indicator flashes Powering on...
  • Page 15: Menu Navigation

    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 OK/Menu key and then press the Up or Down key to select your needed option, finally press the OK/Menu key.
  • Page 16: Basic Operations

    6. Basic Operations Turning the Radio On/Off To turn on the radio, rotate the Power On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise until you hear a click. To turn off the radio, rotate the knob counter-clockwise until you hear a click. If the Channel Notify upon Power-on feature is enabled by your dealer, the radio will announce the channel number upon power-on.
  • Page 17  Key Combination: press the OK/Menu key and then press P1 to lock the keypad; press Any Key and P1 to unlock it. Note Any Key cannot be PTT, SK1 and SK2 key.  Shortcut key: Press the programmed Keypad Lock key to lock or unlock the keypad. ...
  • Page 18: Call Services

    7. Call Services After the radio is powered on, you can make and receive calls. To ensure optimal volume of the receiving radio, keep the microphone about 2.5 to 5 centimeters away from your mouth when the radio is transmitting. ...
  • Page 19: Call On Analog Channel

    If you do not respond to it, the radio will provide appropriate indications. Step 6 Radio A can receive the call without any operation. When the radio is receiving, the LED indicator glows green and the radio displays the icon Step 7 Radio A can hold down the PTT key to talk when the LED indicator glows orange and the radio displays the icon ...
  • Page 20: Features And Operations

    8. Features and Operations Home Screen Description This feature allows the radio to return to the home screen directly. Operation To return to the home screen directly, press Managing the Contact Contact allows you to manage your contacts via the menu, for example, viewing contact’s information, adding new contacts, setting the frequently-used contacts and deleting contacts.
  • Page 21: Call Log

    8.3.1 Quick Text Description The radio supports a maximum of 10 Quick Text messages programmed by your dealer. Operation Go to “Menu -> Message -> Quick Text” and you can send the quick text directly. 8.3.2 Inbox Description The radio saves the received messages into the Inbox and gives every message a corresponding icon to indicate its status.
  • Page 22: Scan

    Scan Scan allows you to search for a channel with ongoing activities, and stay on it to listen to its communication activities so that you can keep a track of related team members. 8.5.1 Activating the Scan feature Description With the Scan feature enabled, the radio will scan all the channels in the scan list set for the current channel.
  • Page 23: Setting The Radio

     Press the programmed Scan key during scanning. 8.5.3 Setting the Scan List Description Scan List allows you to select the appropriate scan list. Operation Go to “Menu -> Scan -> Scan List” to select the appropriate scan list. The radio can support up to 8 scan lists. Setting the Radio You can optimize performance of your radio via the following configuration according to your actual needs and preferences.
  • Page 24 A udible alert:  When you switch to high power, a high-pitched tone sounds; When you switch to low power, a low-pitched tone follows. Visible alert:  High power is indicated by and low power is indicated by 8.6.3 Squelch Level Adjustment Description Squelch Level Adjustment allows you to adjust the squelch threshold required for the radio to be unmuted.
  • Page 25: Device Information

    Operation Go to “Menu -> Settings -> Radio Set -> LED” to enable or disable this feature. 8.6.6 Tone Description This feature allows you to turn the tone on and off. If it is set to Silent, the radio will give no tones at all. Operation Go to “Menu ->...
  • Page 26: Time-Out Timer (Tot)

    Service Operation To initiate private calls or group calls on Press the programmed One Touch Call key and then the digital channel. hold down the PTT key. Press the programmed One Touch Call key. To send text messages Time-out Timer (TOT) Description Time-out Timer (TOT) allows you to set whether the radio will automatically terminate transmission and keep beeping when the TX time (60 seconds by default, and it is programmable via CPS) expires.
  • Page 27: Squelch Off

    Operation Enable or disable this feature via CPS by your dealer. 8.13 Squelch Off Description With the Squelch Off Momentary feature enabled, your radio’s speaker will keep unmuted no matter whether carrier is present. Operation Press the programmed Squelch Off key to enable the feature (a high-pitched tone sounds), and then the radio will display the icon and sounds background noise.
  • Page 28: Cdc/Ctc Selected

    The VOX feature will be enabled for all the channels.  The VOX feature settings will not remain unchanged when the radio is powered on and off.  After the VOX feature is enabled, switching the PTT/VOX switch to “PTT” will disable the feature. ...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting Phenomena Analysis Solution The battery may be improperly Remove the battery and reattach it. installed. The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery. The radio cannot Clean the battery contacts. If the problem be powered on. The battery may suffer from cannot be solved, contact your dealer or poor contact caused by dirtied...
  • Page 30 Phenomena Analysis Solution loud. other members. locate unfavorable position. example, your communication Move to an open and flat area, and restart the blocked high radio. buildings or frustrated in the underground areas. You may suffer from external Stay away from equipment that may cause disturbance (such interference.
  • Page 31: Care And Cleaning

    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. ...
  • Page 32: Optional Accessories

    11. Optional Accessories The following items are the main optional accessories for the product, and please consult your local dealer for more other accessories. Caution Use the accessories specified by the Company only. If not, the Company shall not be liable for any losses or damages arising out of use of unauthorized accessories.
  • Page 33: Technical Parameters

    12. Technical Parameters  Frequency Range: 136Mhz to 174MHz;  RF Output Power: High Power: 5W , Low Power: 1W;  Modulation Type: Analog Voice: FM , Digital Data: 4FSK  Channel Separation: Analog Voice: 12.5kHz Digital Data: 12.5kHz...
  • Page 34: Fcc Statement

    13. FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 35: Ic Statement

    14. IC Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s): Operation is subject to the following Two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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