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Preface Thank you for purchasing Hytera DMR digital two-way radio. As a product built to the DMR standard, the radio is endowed with ergonomic design and comprehensive digital functions to deliver an advanced communication solution. With this radio, you can make...
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Functions marked with no function icons are available on both analog and digital channels. Hytera and HYT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hytera Communications Co., Ltd. in the PRC and/or Term Explanation Term Explanation other countries or areas. Hytera retains the ownership of...
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No part of this manual may be to the purchaser with respect to Hytera computer programs. copied, modifi ed, translated, or distributed in any manner Any Hytera computer programs may not be copied, without the express written permission of Hytera.
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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. harmful interference to radio communications. However, 1-1992 there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) a particular installation.
Checking Items in the Package Checking 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 Battery Charger Antenna Belt Clip Power Adapter Strap Owner’s Manual/Safety Information...
Radio Overview Radio Overview Radio Controls Radio Controls Part Name Part Name Part Name Part Name SK1 (Side Key 1) Microphone LED Indicator Up Key PTT Key LCD Display Antenna Down Key SK2 (Side Key 2) OK/Menu Key Battery Latch Radio On-Off/Volume Control Knob TK (Top Key) Speaker...
Radio Overview Radio Overview Programmable Keys Programmable Keys For enhanced convenience, you may request your dealer to program the keys SK1, SK2, TK3, as shortcuts to the functions listed below: Shortcut Keys Description Zone Up Quick access to a desired zone Zone Down Keypad Lock To lock or unlock the keypad quickly...
Charging the Battery Charging the Battery Note: To achieve optimal battery performance, please charge the battery for 5 hours before Use only the charger and battery specified by Hytera. initial use. Charger LED can indicate the charging progress. Charge Indicator...
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Before Use Before Use Attaching the Battery Attaching the Battery Attaching AudioAccessoy/Programming Cable Attaching AudioAccessoy/Programming Cable 1. Insert the battery into top of the radio. See arrow ①. 1. Open the accessory jack cover as the arrow shown. 2. Slightly press the bottom of the battery until a click is 2.
Status Indicators Status Indicators LCD Icons LCD Icons Status Icons Status Icons Icon Name Icon Radio Status No signal; RSSI More bars indicate better signal strength; New Message/Unread Message; Message Icons InBox is full; Scanning is in progress; Scanning pauses on a non-priority channel; Scan Icons Scanning pauses on Priority Channel 1;...
Status Indicators Status Indicators Operation Mode Icons Operation Mode Icons Icon Name Icon Operation Mode Direct Mode Operation: Under this mode, radios communicate with each other directly. Operation Mode Icons Repeater Mode Operation: Under this mode, radios communicate with each other via a repeater. LED Indicator LED Indicator The top LED indicator will help you easily identify current radio status.
Basic Operations Basic Operations Turning the Radio On/Off Turning the Radio On/Off Selecting a Channel Selecting a Channel Rotate the Radio On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise/ Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select a desired counter-clockwise until a click is heard to turn the radio channel.
Call Call Basic Operations Basic Operations 3. Through menu selection Transmitting a Private Call Transmitting a Private Call Go to Settings -> Radio Setting -> Keypad Lock, and You may transmit a Private Call through any of the then select Enable or Disable. following methods.
Call Call Transmitting a Group Call Transmitting a Group Call Receiving and Responding to a Call Receiving and Responding to a Call You may transmit a Group Call through any of the Receiving a Call following methods. When transmitting a Group Call, the When a call is received, your radio will display the icon will appear.
Menu Navigation Menu Navigation Editing a Contact Main Menu You can edit the number and alias of each Private Call contact. Viewing a Contact You can view details of each contact. Deleting a Contact You can delete a Private Call contact. However, please note that you can not delete the contact when there is only one entry left in the list.
Menu Navigation Menu Navigation The OutBox can save up to 20 sent messages. When the OutBox is full, the oldest entry will be overwritten by the latest one automatically. For each message, you can choose to perform any of these operations: Reply, Forward, View Details and Delete.
Menu Navigation Menu Navigation to initiate a call; add it to Contact List; or delete it. Adding a Channel To delete all entries in Outgoing List, Incoming List or To include a new channel into the active scan list. Missed List at a time, select “Call Logs -> Outgoing / Editing Priority Channel Incoming /Missed ->...
Menu Navigation Menu Navigation Settings Settings Squelch Level To access this item, press the Menu key in idle mode and This option allows you to select an appropriate squelch then select “Settings”. level. Alternatively, you can change the squelch level by pressing the shortcut key for Adjust Squelch Level in idle mode.
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Menu Navigation Menu Navigation Keypad: to set whether the radio will give tone indication Keypad Lock To set whether to enable this function. When “Enable” is when you are making keypad operations. selected, you can use the Up or Down key to set the time range after which the keypad will be locked.
Functions and Operations Functions and Operations Home Screen Home Screen When activities are detected on a channel, the radio will stay on the channel to receive current activities. The feature allows you to quickly return to the previous If your radio stays on a non-priority channel, LCD will menu or the home screen.
Functions and Operations Functions and Operations and sounds background noise. To disable the feature, Monitor Monitor release this key. To adjust match conditions for signal receiving, you can enable the feature “Monitor”. Emergency Emergency Operation: In case of an emergency, you can use the feature to Press the programmed Monitor key to enable the ask for help from your companion or control center.
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Functions and Operations Functions and Operations Emergency Type Description Siren Only In Emergency mode, the radio will sound shrill alarm tone and display the icon Regular In Emergency mode, the radio will give audible and visible indication. Silent In Emergency mode, the radio won't give any audible or visible indication. In Emergency mode, the radio won’t give any audible or visible indication, but will receive voice ACK Silent with Voice from the companion or control center automatically.
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Functions and Operations Functions and Operations 3. When icon appears, your radio is receiving. When Operation Methods for Analog Emergency a call is received, icon appears. Emergency Alarm Tw o m e t h o d s a r e a v a i l a b l e f o r y o u t o e x i t t h e Press the programmed Emergency Operation: Emergency mode:...
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