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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.
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Copyright Information Hytera is the trademark or registered trademark of Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (the Company) in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and/or other countries or areas. The Company retains the ownership of its trademarks and product names. All other trademarks and/or product names that may be used in this manual are properties of their respective owners.
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exposure decreases with distance from the antenna. The antenna should be kept away from the face and eyes. When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Hytera-approved holder, holster, case, or body harness or by ...
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Use of non-approved antennas, batteries, and accessories causes the radio to exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines. Contact your local dealer for the optional accessories of the product. IC Statement The device has been tested and complies with SAR limits, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance.
1. Packing List Please unpack carefully and check if all items listed below are received. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer. Item Quantity (PCS) Item Quantity (PCS) Radio Charger Battery Power Adapter Belt Clip Documentation Kit Lanyard...
3. Before Use 3.1 Inserting Batteries You can use the Ni-MH battery provided by us or three AA alkaline batteries prepared by yourself. To insert batteries, do as follows: 1. Slide the battery latch to the unlock position and then remove the battery cover. 2.
4. Basic Operations 4.1 Turning the Radio On/Off To turn the radio on or off, rotate the On-Off knob clockwise or counter-clockwise until you hear a click. 4.2 Adjusting the Volume To increase or decrease the volume, rotate the Volume Control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise after turning on the radio.
5. LCD Icons Icon Description Icon Description Battery Room Monitor Radio Mode Battery Save Weather Mode (TF-512 only) Talk End Tone Weather Alert (TF-512 only) Call Tone Silent Mode Transmit Keypad Tone Receive Keypad Lock High Power (TF-512 only) Scan Low Power (TF-512 only)
6. Call Services 6.1 Initiating a Call You can initiate calls to other radios on the same channel and CTCSS/CDCSS code as yours. To initiate a call, do as follows: 1. Select a channel and a CTCSS/CDCSS code. 2. Hold the radio vertically 2.5 to 5 cm from your mouth. 3.
7. Supplementary Features 7.1 Keypad Lock The Keypad Lock feature allows you to lock the keypad to avoid accidental operations when the radio is not in use. In the keypad lock mode, you can initiate calls and turn the radio on or off. To lock or unlock the keypad, press and hold the Keypad Lock key until appears or disappears on the screen.
Do the following until the radio displays For TF-512, press the Menu key for four consecutive times. For TF-515, press the Menu key for three consecutive times. b. Press the Up or Down key to select a call tone.
For TF-512, press the Menu key for five consecutive times. For TF-515, press the Menu key for four consecutive times. 2. Press the Up or Down key to select L1, L2, or L3 to turn on the feature, or select OFF to turn off the feature.
1. Do the following until the radio displays For TF-512, press the Menu key for eight consecutive times. For TF-515, press the Menu key for seven consecutive times. 2. Press the Up or Down key to select ON or OFF.
For TF-512, press the Menu key for ten consecutive times. For TF-515, press the Menu key for nine consecutive times. 2. Press the Up or Down key to select L1, L2, or L3 to turn on the feature, or select OFF to turn off the feature.
In the weather mode, the radio cannot receive or send calls. It is recommended not to enter the weather mode when you must respond to emergencies. 7.12.1 Entering/Exiting the Weather Mode To enter the weather mode, press the Weather Mode key. The radio displays To exit the weather mode, press the Weather Mode key again.
7.14 Low Battery Alert flashes on the screen and an alert tone rings when you press the PTT key, When the radio is low on power, indicating that the radio enters the low battery alert mode. In this mode, you are not allowed to send a call tone or initiate a call.
8. Troubleshooting Phenomena Analysis Solution The battery may be installed Remove and reattach the battery. improperly. The radio cannot be The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery. turned on. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirtied or Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery.
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Phenomena Analysis Solution underground areas. It could be the result of external Stay away from equipment that may cause disturbance (such interference. electromagnetic interference). You cannot use the The keypad may fail to function Restart the radio. keys. temporarily. The LCD does not The LCD may fail to work display any Restart the radio.
9. Optional Accessories Contact your local point of purchase for the optional accessories used with the product. Use the approved accessories only. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the use of any unauthorised accessories.
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