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  • Page 1 User Manual H M 7 8 X DIGITAL MOBILE RADIO...
  • Page 2 Preface Welcome to the world of Hytera and thank you for purchasing this product. This manual includes a description of the functions and step-by-step procedures for use. To avoid bodily injury or property loss caused by incorrect operation, please carefully read the Safety Information Booklet before use.
  • Page 3 We do not guarantee, for any particular purpose, the accuracy, validity, timeliness, legitimacy or completeness of the third-party products and contents involved in this manual. If you have any suggestions or would like to receive more information, please visit our website at: http://www.hytera.com. RF Radiation Information This product must be restricted to operations in an Occupational/Controlled RF exposure Environments.
  • Page 4 2.1091 American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1:2005;  Canada RSS102 Issue 5 March 2015 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1:2005 Edition  FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 Antenna Installation: install the antenna at least 40cm away from your body, in accordance with the requirements of the antenna manufacturer/supplier. This radio complies with IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50% and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use only. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an controlled environment .
  • Page 6 ISEDC Statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence-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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Documentation Conventions ......................... 3 1. Packing List ..............................4 2. Product Overview ............................5 2.1 Product Layout ............................5 2.1.1 Front Panel ........................... 5 2.1.2 Rear Panel ............................ 6 2.1.3 Palm Microphone .......................... 7 2.2 Programmable Keys ..........................7 3.
  • Page 8 6.4 Broadcast Call (Trunking Only) ......................24 6.4.1 Initiating a Broadcast Call ......................24 6.4.2 Receiving a Broadcast Call ......................25 6.4.3 Ending a Broadcast Call ......................25 6.5 Include Call (Trunking Only) ......................... 26 6.6 Phone Call ............................26 6.6.1 Initiating a Phone Call .........................
  • Page 9 8.5.5 Call Location ..........................45 8.6 BT ................................. 46 8.6.1 Connecting a BT Device ......................47 8.6.2 BT Audio Switch .......................... 47 8.6.3 Setting the BT ..........................47 8.7 One Touch Call/Menu ........................... 47 8.8 Quick Dial ............................. 48 8.9 Roam ..............................49 8.9.1 Conventional Mode ........................

  • Page 10: Documentation Conventions

    Documentation Conventions Icon Conventions Icon Description Indicates references that can further describe the related topics. Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment damage. Indicates situations that could cause major personal injury or even death. Notation Conventions Item Description Example To save the configuration, click Apply.

  • Page 11: Packing List

    1. Packing List Please unpack carefully and check that you have received the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Item Quantity (PCS) Item Quantity (PCS) Radio Locking Knob Mounting Bracket Microphone Hanger Palm Microphone Without Keypad (conventional) or Screw (4 mm x 16 mm) with Keypad (trunking)

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    2. Product Overview 2.1 Product Layout 2.1.1 Front Panel Part Name Part Name Smart Knob (Volume Control & On-Off Key Channel/Group Selector Knob) LED Indicator Navigation Key LCD Display Speaker OK/Menu Key P5/Answer Key Back/Subgroup Key Programmable Keys P6/End Key Aviation Port...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    2.1.2 Rear Panel Part Name Part Name RF Antenna Connector GPS Antenna Connector Power Inlet Network Port Accessory Connector The GPS antenna connector is used only by radios with the GPS feature.

  • Page 14: Palm Microphone

    2.1.3 Palm Microphone The palm microphone without keypad is available for the conventional radio and the one with keypad is for the trunking radio. 2.2 Programmable Keys You can request your dealer to program the following keys as shortcuts to assignable radio features: Mobile radio: TK, P1 key, P2 key, P3 key, P4 key, P5/Answer key, and P6/End key.

  • Page 15: Installation

    3. Installation 3.1 Instructions Before installing the radio in a vehicle, read the following instructions carefully: Before installation, check the ground polarity and voltage of the vehicle power. The radio must work with a 13.6  V±15% negative ground electrical system. Before installation, check how long the screws will extend from the bottom surface of the radio.

  • Page 16: Parts

    3.3 Parts Part Name Part Name Radio Screw (4 mm x 16 mm) Locking Knobs Microphone Hanger Mounting Bracket GPS Antenna Screw (4.8 mm x 20 mm) Power Cord (with fuse) Palm Microphone RF Antenna...

  • Page 17: Procedure

     The RF antenna must be purchased separately.  The GPS antenna is available only for radios with the GPS feature.  The palm microphone without keypad (with ⑥ and ⑦) is available for the conventional radio, and the one with keypad (with ⑥...

  • Page 18: Installing The Radio

    Align the concave side of the plastic upper cover with the aluminum chassis, and then press the cover until the latches are properly locked. 3.4.2 Installing the Radio Select a location, drill holes based on the shape of the mounting bracket, and then use the screws (4.8 mm x 20 mm) to secure the bracket.

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    4. Basic Operations 4.1 Turning On or Off the Radio To turn on the radio, long press the On-Off key.  To turn off the radio, press the On-Off key.  4.2 Adjusting the Volume To increase or decrease the volume, rotate the Smart knob clockwise or counter-clockwise. 4.3 Switching the Operation Mode The radio can operate in conventional mode, or digital/analog trunking mode (enabled by your dealer).

  • Page 20: Trunking Mode

    current zone contains the channel. 4.3.1.2 Selecting a Zone Through Menu Go to Menu > Zone. Press the Navigation key up or down to select the zone. Press the OK/Menu key. Through Programmable Key Press the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone Down key. 4.3.1.3 Selecting a Channel Through Smart Knob On the home screen, press the Smart knob, and then rotate the knob within 5s.
  • Page 21 Press the Navigation key up or down to select the subgroup. Press the Navigation key up or down to select the group or private contact. Press the OK/Menu key. Through Programmable Key Press the preprogrammed Group/Private Up or Group/Private Down key. 4.3.2.2 Selecting a Subgroup A subgroup consists of multiple groups or private contacts.

  • Page 22: Status Indications

    5. Status Indications 5.1 LCD Icons Icon Radio Status The radio detects no signal. The number of bars indicates the signal strength. The radio operates in low power mode. The radio operates in high power mode. An accessory is connected. The GPS feature is enabled, and valid positioning data has been received.

  • Page 23: Led Indicators

    The TF card is nearly full. The TF card is full. The radio is recording the call. The radio fails to recording the call. The Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) feature is enabled. The Monitor feature is enabled. The speaker is unmuted. The radio operates in silent mode.
  • Page 24  Conventional mode: The radio is operating in Emergency mode. Flashes orange rapidly  Trunking Mode: The radio is establishing a Full Off Air Call Set-up (FOACSU) private call. This indication is applicable only to the called radio. Call hang time: No voice is being transmitted or received during a call. Within Glows orange such a period, you can press and hold the PTT key and speak.

  • Page 25: Call Services

    6. Call Services When you are speaking during a call, keep the microphone 2.5 to 5 cm away from your mouth. This ensures optimal voice quality on the receiving radio. In trunking mode, if the radio is not registered or attached, or an empty group is selected, you cannot initiate a call. 6.1 Group Call A group call is a call from an individual user in a group to all the other members in the group.
  • Page 26 Through One Touch Call/Menu With the One Touch Call/Menu feature enabled, press the preprogrammed One Touch Call/Menu key, and then press and hold the PTT key. 6.1.1.2 Trunking Mode Through Preset Contact Press and then rotate the Smart knob to select the group contact. Press the PTT key.

  • Page 27: Receiving A Group Call

    6.1.2 Receiving a Group Call You can answer a group call without any operation. 6.1.3 Ending a Group Call Conventional mode  A group call ends when the call hang time expires. Trunking mode  A group call ends in any of the following cases: The calling party presses the P6/End key or place the palm microphone back to the hanger.
  • Page 28 With the Keypad Mode feature enabled by your dealer, go to Menu > Settings > Basic Settings > Keypad Mode,  and then select On. On the home screen, enter the private ID, select Private ID, and then press and hold the PTT key.

  • Page 29: Receiving A Private Call

    Go to Menu > Call Logs.  Press the preprogrammed BackDial Call or ReDial Call key.  Select the private call record. Press the P5/Answer key on the radio, or press the Answer key or the PTT key on the palm microphone. Through One Touch Call/Menu With the One Touch Call/Menu feature enabled, press the preprogrammed One Touch Call/Menu key.

  • Page 30: Initiating An All Call

    Trunking mode  An all call is a call from an individual user to all the other users in the network. An all call can be either of the following types: Broadcast All Call: Only the calling party can transmit voice. ...

  • Page 31: Receiving An All Call

    The all call ID must be complied with the dialing rules. For details, consult your dealer. Through Call Logs Press the preprogrammed BackDial Call or ReDial Call key. Select the all call record. Press the P5/Answer key on the radio, or press the Answer key or the PTT key on the palm microphone. Through One Touch Call/Menu With the One Touch Call/Menu feature enabled, press the preprogrammed One Touch Call/Menu key.

  • Page 32: Receiving A Broadcast Call

    Press the preprogrammed Favorite Contact List key, or go to Menu > Contact > Favorite, and then select  the group contact. Set the call type to Broadcast Call. Press the P5/Answer key on the radio, or press the Answer key or the PTT key on the palm microphone. 6.4.1.2 Through Manual Dialing On the home screen, enter the broadcast call ID through the keypad on the palm microphone.

  • Page 33: Include Call (Trunking Only)

    6.5 Include Call (Trunking Only) An include call is a special group call during which another group is invited during the call hang time. An include call has the same Talk Priority and Clear Down feature as a group call. The Include Call feature is enabled by your dealer.

  • Page 34: Receiving A Phone Call

    Press the P5/Answer key on the radio.  Press the Answer key, , or the PTT key on the palm microphone.  The phone ID must be complied with the dialing rules. For details, consult your dealer. Through Call Logs Do one of the following: Go to Menu >...

  • Page 35: Call On Analog Channel (Conventional Only)

    A preemptive or emergency call interrupts the call.  The calling party changes the contact with the Clear Down feature enabled.  6.7 Call on Analog Channel (Conventional Only) 6.7.1 Call without Signaling On an analog channel without signaling, you can initiate a call to all the other users on the channel. Do as follows: Rotate the Smart knob to select the channel.

  • Page 36: Message Services

    7. Message Services In trunking mode or on a digital channel in conventional mode, the Message feature allows you to send and receive the following types of messages: Quick text message: a frequently used text message that can be created, edited, or deleted through the menu. ...

  • Page 37: Replying To A Message

    Press the OK/Menu key to send the message. 7.2 Replying to a Message Go to Menu > Message > Msg. Select a conversation, and then press the OK/Menu key twice. Determine the message type. To send a text message, enter the message content in the message text box. ...

  • Page 38: General Features

    8. General Features 8.1 Settings Go to Menu > Settings, and then set radio parameters including Basic Settings, Call Settings, and Security. 8.1.1 Basic Settings 8.1.1.2 Language Go to Basic Settings > Language, and then select the display language. 8.1.1.3 Display Go to Basic Settings >...
  • Page 39 Select Time Zone, and then set the time zone.  8.1.1.5 Keypad Mode With the Keypad Mode feature enabled by your dealer, go to Basic Settings > Keypad Mode, and then do either of the following: Select On or Off to enable or disable the manual dialing on the home screen. ...

  • Page 40: Call Settings

    8.1.2 Call Settings 8.1.2.1 Power Level You can set the TX power level to high or low. Go to Call Settings > Power Level, select High Power or Low Power, and then press the OK/Menu key. 8.1.2.2 VOX The Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) feature allows the voice to trigger transmission. When the voice detected by the microphone reaches the value to trigger transmission, the radio automatically transmits the voice without the PTT key pressed.
  • Page 41 8.1.2.5 Squelch Level (Conventional Only) The squelch level refers to the squelch threshold required for the speaker of the radio to be turned on. The higher squelch level requires a stronger signal. Go to Call Settings > Squelch, select Weak, Normal, or Tight, and then press the OK/Menu key. ...

  • Page 42: Security

    8.1.2.9 Any Call (Trunking Only) The Any Call feature allows the radio to initiate a call to a contact whose ID is not in the contact list. Go to Call Settings > Any Call, and then press the OK/Menu key to enable or disable Private ID. ...
  • Page 43 If the password is entered incorrectly for the preset consecutive times, the radio cannot be used normally. Contact your dealer to reset the password. 8.1.3.2 Encrypt The Encrypt feature provides end-to-end encryption for voice and data to protect them against eavesdropping. Enabling or Disabling the Encrypt Feature If the radio is configured with this feature, you can enable or disable it in either of the following ways: Go to Security >...
  • Page 44 and Data, and then press the OK/Menu key. 8.1.3.3 Lone Worker The Lone Worker feature allows the radio to automatically send an emergency alarm to your companion or the control center in either of the following scenarios: You do not operate the radio within the preset time. ...
  • Page 45 Press the Back/Subgroup key.  The radio automatically exits the recording when other services with higher priority occurs or the storage  of the TF card is insufficient. Call recording  The Call Record feature is to record the current call or all calls. Enabling the Call Record feature ...

  • Page 46: Product Information

    "zz" represents the serial number of the  files separated from a file. The folder is named as "Record_xxxx xxxx". Recording Each folder can store up to 200 recording files. The folder number "xxxx" ranges from 0001 file folder to 9999. To manage the recording files, do one of the following: To play a recording file, select Play, and then press the OK/Menu key.

  • Page 47: Managing A Favorite Contact

    The ID and alias of each contact must be unique. 8.2.1.2 Through Call Logs You can save a private ID to the contact list from the call logs. Go to Menu > Call Logs, select New Contact or Add To Contact, and then press the OK/Menu key. 8.2.2 Managing a Favorite Contact Go to Menu >...

  • Page 48: Setting The Alert Tone

    8.3.2 Setting the Alert Tone You can enable or disable the alert tone. Go to Menu > Profiles > Settings > Tone > On/Off, and then press the OK/Menu key. After the alert tone is enabled, you can adjust the alert tone volume. Go to Menu > Profiles > Settings > Tone > Tone Volume, select the volume level, and then press the OK/Menu key.

  • Page 49: Scan

    8.3.3.3 Noise Suppression The Noise Suppression feature allows the radio to automatically eliminate ambient noise when receiving or transmitting voice. This feature enhances the voice clarity, while also decreases the volume. With this feature enabled by your dealer, go to Menu > Profiles > Settings > Audio Set > Noise Suppression, and then press the OK/Menu key to enable the feature.

  • Page 50: Trunking Mode

    If you do not need to scan, you can delete all channels other than the current channel. If you want to preferentially hear the activities on a channel, you can select the channel, and then select Set PrioCH-1 or Set PrioCH-2. 8.4.2 Trunking Mode 8.4.2.1 Pre-registration Hunt Before registering, the radio hunts through the control channels for available BSs.

  • Page 51: Positioning

    Press preprogrammed  In a BS overlapping area, this feature allows the radio to Background Hunt, switch back to the home station channel when its signal HomeStation Hunt, or Multi- Home Station Hunt strength reaches the preset threshold. It is recommended site Handover key.

  • Page 52: Viewing The Position

    8.5.3 Viewing the Position 8.5.3.1 Viewing the Local Position Go to the Menu > GPS > Position, and then press the OK/Menu key to view the position information of your radio (including longitude, latitude, time, date, and the number of satellites). 8.5.3.2 Viewing the Contact Position In conventional mode, go to Menu >...
  • Page 53 a call. Go to Menu > GPS > Call Location > Display Call Location, and then press the OK/Menu key to enable the feature. Go to Menu > GPS > Call Location > Display Type, select 16 Azimuth & Dist., Accur Azimuth & Dist., or Talker Location, and then press the OK/Menu key.

  • Page 54: Connecting A Bt Device

    Press the preprogrammed BT key  Go to Menu > BT, and then press the OK/Menu key.  After this feature is enabled, the LED indicator flashes blue every three seconds. The BT feature applies only to radios with the BT module. 8.6.1 Connecting a BT Device Turn on the BT device and enter the pairing status.

  • Page 55: Quick Dial

    Mode Description Operation On an analog channel, you can initiate a call to Through Numeric Keypad  a 2-tone contact. Go to Menu > Settings > Basic On a digital channel, you can do one of the Settings > Keypad Mode, following: select One Touch Call/Menu, Initiate a group, private, or all call.

  • Page 56: Roam

    Trunking mode Adjust the power level.  Set the backlight.  Switch the operation mode.  Check the radio information.  Enable/disable the alert tone.  View control channels.  Enter several numbers, and then Conventional mode press the OK/Menu key Trunking mode Switch the BS, control channel, system code, or current talk group.

  • Page 57: Trunking Mode

    Go to Menu Roam > On/Off, and then press the OK/Menu key.  > To set the roam list, go to Menu > Roam > Roam List, select a roam list, and then add or delete channels in  the list. A roam list contains a group of channels under monitoring.

  • Page 58: Ignition Sense

    8.12 Ignition Sense The Ignition Sense feature controls the radio on or off and the PTT key enabled or disabled by starting or stopping your vehicle. Four types of ignition sense are listed in the following table. The default type is Disable Ignition Off, and other types are enabled by your dealer.

  • Page 59: Manual Priority Interrupt

    8.14.1 Manual Priority Interrupt Press the preprogrammed Priority Interrupt key to interrupt the ongoing activities. 8.14.2 Auto Priority Interrupt Auto Priority Interrupt includes Emergency Priority Interrupt, Call Back Priority Interrupt, Message Priority Interrupt, Radio Disable Priority Interrupt, and All Call Priority Interrupt. With this feature enabled by your dealer, you can interrupt an ongoing call by initiating an emergency call, all call, or sending a short message or the Radio Disable command.

  • Page 60: Initiating An Emergency Call

    Emergency Mode Description Note Alarm It allows you to send an emergency code. 8.15.1 Initiating an Emergency Call Press the preprogrammed Emergency On key to initiate an emergency call to the preset contact. If the Alarm w/Call To Follow feature is enabled by your dealer, you can speak into the microphone without pressing or holding the PTT key.

  • Page 61: Emergency Erase Data

    Press the preprogrammed Horn & Lights key.  8.17 Emergency Erase Data The Emergency Erase Data feature allows the radio to erase encrypted data in case of emergency, so as to prevent unauthorized access. When erasing the data, the radio stops voice and data services and returns to the home screen. If this feature is enabled by your dealer, the encrypted data can be erased in the following cases: Press the P1 key and then the PTT key (within 1.5s) for two times, and then press the P1 key again.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting Phenomena Analysis Solution The radio cannot be turned The power cord may be unconnected. Connect the power cord properly . Make sure the radio is within the The radio cannot detect signal from the BS. coverage of the BS. The radio cannot be Contact the BS manager to check registered.
  • Page 63 Phenomena Analysis Solution Set your TX/RX frequency and The frequency or signaling type may be signaling to the same as that of other inconsistent with that of other members. members. Communications with The channel type (digital or analog) may be set Make sure that all members are on group members are inconsistently.

  • Page 64: Care And Cleaning

    10. Care and Cleaning To guarantee optimum performance as well as a long service life of the product, please follow the tips below. 10.1 Product Care Do not pierce or scrape the product.  Keep the product away from substances that can corrode the circuitry. ...

  • Page 65: Optional Accessories

    11. Optional Accessories Use the accessories approved by the Company only. Otherwise, we will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the use of unauthorized accessories. Contact your local dealer for the optional accessories used with the product.

  • Page 66: Abbreviations

    12. Abbreviations Abbreviation Full Name Automatic Gain Control DTMF Dual-tone Multi-frequency FOACSU Full Off Air Call Set-Up Global Positioning System Liquid-Crystal Display Light-Emitting Diode OACSU Off Air Call Set-Up PABX Private Automatic Branch eXchange PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network Push-To-Talk Radio Registration Services TransFlash Top Key...
  • Page 67 Hytera Communications Corporation Limited. 2020 Hytera Communications Corporation Limited. All Rights Reserved. Address: Hytera Tower, Hi-Tech Industrial Park North, 9108# Beihuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China Postcode: 518057 http:// www.hytera.com...

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