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HP56X Intrinsically Safe Digital Portable Radio User Manual Hytera Communications Corporation Limited...
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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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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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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 product's optional accessories. ISEDC Statement The device has been tested and complies with SAR limits, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance.
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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1- 1992; 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.
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No Misoperations Stop operating this product and leave the explosive atmosphere immediately when the safety or integrity of the product is endangered, and deliver it to your local dealer for examination. These items may endanger the product's safety or integrity: The radio is stored improperly;...
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Improper usage of the product other than it is intended to be used for will impair safety of the product, yourself and surrounding environment.
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Renseignements l’homologation endroits dangereux Normes de conformité UL 913, 5th Ed. February 21, 1997 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 157-92 (R2016) +Upd1 +Upd2 ANSI/TIA-4950-A, Rev. May 13, 2014 UL 121201, 9th Ed., Rev. September 15, 2017 CAN/CSA C22.2 No.213, 3rd Ed. April 2021 ...
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mortels, assurez-vous de suivre les instructions de sécurité suivantes: N’utilisez que la batterie Ex BL2301-Ex spécifiée par l’Entreprise. L’utilisation d’autres batteries peut entraîner une défaillance de la protection Ex (sûreté intrinsèque). Chargez uniquement la batterie dans une zone ne présentant aucun risque, à l’aide du chargeur prévu à cet effet. ...
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User Manual Contents Contents Documentation Information ........................1 1. Packing List .............................. 2 2. Product Overview ............................. 3 2.1 Product Layout ............................. 3 2.2 Model Description ..........................4 3. Before Use ..............................5 3.1 Charge the Battery ..........................5 3.2 Install the Antenna ..........................6 3.3 Attach the Belt Clip ..........................
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Contents User Manual 8. Contacts ..............................18 9. Settings ..............................19 9.1 Basic Settings ............................. 19 9.1.1 Set the Display ......................... 19 9.1.2 Set the Keypad Lock ........................ 19 9.1.3 Set the Date and Time ......................20 9.1.4 Set MIC & SPK ......................... 20 9.1.5 Set the USB Path ........................
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User Manual Contents 11.3.3 Set BT ............................. 28 11.4 One Touch Call/Menu ........................29 11.5 Roam ..............................29 11.6 Priority Interrupt ..........................30 11.7 Emergency Services ........................30 11.7.1 Initiate an Emergency Call ..................... 31 11.7.2 Answer an Emergency Call ....................31 11.7.3 End an Emergency Call ......................
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User Manual Documentation Information Documentation Information This section describes the conventions of this document. Documentation Conventions Instruction Conventions Icon Description Indicates information that can help you make better use of your product. Indicates references that can further describe the related topics. Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment damage.
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Packing List User Manual 1. Packing List 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 Antenna Battery Belt Clip Charger Strap Power Adapter Documentation Kit...
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User Manual Product Overview 2. Product Overview 2.1 Product Layout Part Name Part Name Part Name Push-to-Talk (PTT) Key P1 Key* Up Key* Side Key 1 (SK1)* Down Key* Battery Latch Side Key 2 (SK2)* P2 Key* Strap Hole Channel Selector Knob LED Indicator Accessory Connector On-Off/Volume Knob...
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The asterisk symbol (*) indicates the programmable key. To assign features to programmable keys, contact your dealer. 2.2 Model Description HP 56X XX ① ② ③ Description HP indicates Hytera portable radio. ① 56X indicates the products series. ② XX indicates the frequency range such as UHF 1, or VHF. ③...
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User Manual Before Use 3. Before Use 3.1 Charge the Battery Do not charge the radio in hazardous area. Read the Safety Information Booklet before charging. The remaining lithium-ion battery power is limited to 30% pursuant to the new lithium battery shipment regulation approved by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
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Before Use User Manual 3.2 Install the Antenna Do not install or remove the antenna in hazardous area. Do not hold the radio by the antenna and swing it. This may affect the antenna performance and shorten the life span of the antenna.
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User Manual Before Use 3.4 Attach the Battery Do not attach or remove the battery in hazardous area. Use the approved battery to avoid the risk of explosion. Dispose of the used battery according to "Precautions for Disposal" in the Safety Information Booklet. Aligh the battery with the battery slot.
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Before Use User Manual Insert the audio accessory plug into the accessory connector. Rotate the screw clockwise until hand tight.
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User Manual Basic Operations 4. Basic Operations 4.1 Turn On or Off the Radio 4.2 Adjust the Volume 4.3 Select a Zone Through the Programmable Key Press the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone Down key. Through the Menu On the home screen, press the Back key. Press the Up or Down key to select a zone, and then press the OK/Menu key.
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Basic Operations User Manual 4.4 Select a Channel You can rotate the knob or press keys to switch to a channel within the same zone by default. If Cross-Zone Switchover is turned on, you can switch to a channel in other zones. Through the Knob or Programmable Key Rotate the Channel Selector knob.
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User Manual Status Indications 5. Status Indications 5.1 LCD Icons Icon Radio Status More bars indicate more remaining battery power. The battery is low. The radio detects no signal. More bars indicate stronger signal. The radio operates in low power mode. The radio operates in high power mode.
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Status Indications User Manual Icon Radio Status The speaker is on. The radio operates in silent mode. 5.2 LED Indicator LED Indicator Radio Status Flashes green The radio is being turned on. Glows green The radio is receiving. Glows red The radio is transmitting.
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User Manual Call Services 6. Call Services To ensure optimal voice quality on the receiving radio, keep the microphone 2.5 cm to 5 cm away from your mouth during speaking. 6.1 Group Call A group call is a call from an individual user to other group members. 6.1.1 Initiate a Group Call Through the Preset Contact Select a digital channel with a preset group contact according to...
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Call Services User Manual 6.2.1 Initiate a Private Call Through the Preset Contact Select a digital channel with a preset private contact according to 4.4 Select a Channel. Press and hold the PTT key. Through the Menu Enter the Contact interface. Press the preprogrammed Contact List key.
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User Manual Call Services 6.3.1 Initiate an All Call Through the Preset Contact Select a digital channel with a preset all call contact according to 4.4 Select a Channel. Press and hold the PTT key. Through the Menu Enter the Contact interface. Press the preprogrammed Contact List key.
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Call Services User Manual Through the One Touch Call key Press the preprogrammed One Touch Call key.
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User Manual Message Services 7. Message Services Message allows you to send and receive text messages. 7.1 View a Message New message When you receive the message, press the OK/Menu key. Messages in the inbox On the home screen, go to Menu > Message. Select a message, and then press the OK/Menu key.
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Contacts User Manual 8. Contacts To view contact information, do the following: Enter the Contact interface. On the home screen, go to Menu > Contact. Press the preprogrammed Contact List key. Select a contact. Press the OK/Menu key.
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User Manual Settings 9. Settings You can set radio parameters including Basic Settings, Call Settings, and Security Settings. 9.1 Basic Settings 9.1.1 Set the Display On the home screen, go to Menu > Settings > Basic Settings > Display, and then set any of the following: Backlight ...
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Settings User Manual To preprogram Keypad Lock, contact your dealer. It is recommended that you ask the dealer to assign the keypad lock feature to a programmable key so you can lock and unlock the keypad with the key. Select Locked Keys On the home screen, go to Menu >...
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User Manual Settings Option Description Operation Press the preprogrammed Mic Set The radio uses only the microphone of the audio Only External Switch key to switch the audio path. accessory, such as earpieces. When the radio is connected to an audio accessory, radio uses...
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Settings User Manual 9.1.6 Set Language On the home screen, go to Menu > Settings > Basic Settings > Language. Press the Up or Down key to select the display language. Press the OK/Menu key. 9.2 Call Settings 9.2.1 Power Level You can set the TX power level to high or low.
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User Manual Settings Press the preprogrammed Encrypt key. If you turn on this feature, the radio will encrypt the voice and data on the current channel. Whenever you switch to the current channel, the radio automatically turns on the Encrypt feature. ...
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Profiles User Manual 10. Profiles Profiles allows you to set the audio and alert tone of the radio for clear voice in various scenarios. The radio supports the following profiles: General: applies to the low-noise environment, such as a quiet street. ...
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User Manual Profiles 10.2.3 Set Audio Mode Audio Mode adds gain to audio signals at high, medium, and low frequency, thus optimizing the audio quality. On the home screen, go to Menu > Profiles > Setting > Audio Set > Audio Mode. Select an audio mode.
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Radio Features User Manual 11. Radio Features To preprogram or turn on features in this chapter, contact your dealer. 11.1 Scan Scan allows you to listen to activities on other channels, keeping track of your team members 11.1.1 Turn on Scan On the home screen, go to Menu >...
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User Manual Radio Features 11.2 Positioning Positioning allows you to collect the position information of the radio through satellites. Positioning applies only to radios with GPS, BDS, or GLONASS. 11.2.1 Turn on Positioning On the home screen, go to Menu > Position > GPS On/Off Press the OK/Menu key.
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Radio Features User Manual To derive optimal communication quality, it is recommended that you use the BT devices approved by the Company. If BT earpieces of other companies are used, you must use them with the wireless ring PTT of the Company. Otherwise, the earpieces cannot transmit voice.
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User Manual Radio Features To view the BT information, select Device Information, and then press the OK/Menu key. 11.4 One Touch Call/Menu One Touch Call/Menu allows you to initiate a preset service or switch to the function menu by pressing the preprogrammed One Touch Call/Menu key.
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Radio Features User Manual To add a new channel to the list, select Add CH, and then press the OK/Menu key. 11.6 Priority Interrupt Priority Interrupt allows you to interrupt the ongoing activities (such as a call, a call hang status or remote monitor) on the current channel to release it.
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User Manual Radio Features Emergency Type Description The radio transmits the emergency signal to the control center, and then emits siren and Alarm w/ Siren displays In addition, you can request your dealer to set one of the following emergency modes: Emergency Mode Description Note...
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Radio Features User Manual You can send a Radio Disable command to remotely disable a radio. Once disabled, this radio becomes inoperable but can still be monitored remotely. Radio Enable You can enable the disabled radio again to resume normal operation by either of the following methods: Send a Radio Enable command to the radio.
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User Manual Troubleshooting 12. Troubleshooting Phenomena Analysis Solution The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery. The radio cannot be The battery power may have run out. Recharge or replace the battery. turned on. The battery may suffer from poor contact Clean the battery contacts.
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Troubleshooting User Manual The speaker may be blocked or damaged. Clean the surface of the speaker. The frequency or signaling type may be Set your TX/RX frequency and signaling inconsistent with that of other members. to the same as that of other members. The channel type (digital/analog) may be set Make sure all members are on the same The radio fails to...
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User Manual Product Care 13. Product Care 13.1 Radio If the product comes in contact with liquid, do not turn it on. Contact your local dealer or service center in time. To ensure optimal performance and maximize product lifespan, follow these instructions: Do not disassemble the product.
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Product Care User Manual Do not use the product during charging. Charge the battery at the temperature from 0°C to 45°C . When the low battery alert appears, replace or charge the battery in time. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger in time. ...
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User Manual Product Care 13.4 Sterilizing Before sterilizing, turn off the product, remove the battery, and disconnect the cable, antenna, and accessory. Do not directly spray the alcohol on the product. Keep the product away from the power supply and fire source. ...
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Optional Accessories User Manual 14. 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.
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User Manual Specifications 15. Specifications Item Description 136–174 MHz Frequency Range 400–470 MHz Channel Capacity Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz/20 kHz/25 kHz Operating Voltage 7.4 V DC Class I, Division 1, Groups C-D, T4; Class II, Class III, Division 1, Groups E-G, T135°C; ...
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Specifications User Manual All specifications are subject to changes without notice.
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User Manual Abbreviations 16. Abbreviations Abbreviation Full Name Global Positioning System Liquid-Crystal Display Light-Emitting Diode Push-To-Talk Serial Number Side Key...
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