User Manual H M 7 8 X DIGITAL MOBILE RADIO
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.
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. The product described in this manual may include the Company's computer programs stored in memory or other media.
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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 .
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.
Contents Documentation Conventions......................................................................................................................... 3 1. Packing List ................................................................................................................................................ 4 2. Product Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Product Layout ..............
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 ...............................................
8.5.5 Call Location ............................................................................................................................... 45 8.6 BT ......................................................................................................................................................... 46 8.6.1 Connecting a BT Device ............................................................................................................. 47 8.6.2 BT Audio Switch..................................
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 Denotes menus, tabs, parameter names, Boldface To save the configuration, click Apply. The Log Level Settings dialogue box appears. window names, dialogue names, and hardware buttons.
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 1 Locking Knob 2 Mounting Bracket 1 Microphone Hanger 1 1 Screw (4 mm x 16 mm) 3 Screw (4.8 mm x 20 mm) 4 Power Cord (with fuse) 1 Documentation Kit 1 / / Palm Microphone Without Keypad (conventional) or with Keypad (trunking) Figures in this manual are for reference only.
2. Product Overview 2.1 Product Layout 2.1.1 Front Panel No. 1 Part Name No.
2.1.2 Rear Panel No. Part Name No. Part Name 1 RF Antenna Connector 4 GPS Antenna Connector 2 Power Inlet 5 Network Port 3 Accessory Connector / / The GPS antenna connector is used only by radios with the GPS feature.
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. Palm microphone with keypad: TK, P1 key, and P2 key.
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. Drill the mounting hole cautiously to avoid damage to the vehicle wiring and other parts.
3.3 Parts No. Part Name No. Part Name 1 Radio 6 Screw (4 mm x 16 mm) 2 Locking Knobs 7 Microphone Hanger 3 Mounting Bracket 8 GPS Antenna 4 Screw (4.
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 and ⑦) is for the trunking radio. 3.4 Procedure 3.4.1 Installing the TF Card Release the latch on both sides of the plastic upper cover. Hold the front panel, and then pull and remove the plastic upper cover.
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. Connect the RF antenna, GPS antenna, and power cord to the radio. Slide the radio into the mounted bracket, and then secure it by using the locking knobs.
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).
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. Through Menu 1. Go to Menu > Zone. 2. Press the Navigation key up or down to select the zone. 3.
2. Press the Navigation key up or down to select the subgroup. 3. Press the Navigation key up or down to select the group or private contact. 4. 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. Through Menu 1. On the home screen, press the Back/Subgroup key, or go to Menu > Subgroup. 2.
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. The GPS feature is enabled, but no valid positioning data has been received. The BT feature is enabled. A BT device is connected. The Mode Automatic Switch feature is enabled.
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. The radio operates in profile 1. The radio operates in profile 2. The radio operates in profile 3. There is/are new/unread message(s). The inbox is full. There is/are missed call(s). The Call Divert feature is enabled. 5.
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. Glows orange Call hang time: No voice is being transmitted or received during a call. Within such a period, you can press and hold the PTT key and speak. Flashes blue every 3s The BT feature is enabled, but no BT device is connected. Flashes blue every 1.
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.
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. Through Contact List Do either of the following: Press the Back/Subgroup key or the preprogrammed Current Subgroup Contact key, and then select the subgroup and group contact.
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. The call duration preset by your dealer expires. The base station signal is lost. A preemptive or emergency call interrupts the call.
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. The private ID must be complied with the dialing rules. For details, consult your dealer. Through Call Logs Go to Menu > Call Logs, and then select the private call record. Press and hold the PTT key.
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. 6.2.2 Receiving a Private Call Conventional mode You can answer a private call without any operation.
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. General All Call: Both the calling party and the called party can transmit voice. To select the all call type, go to Menu > Settings > Call Settings > All Call, and then select Broadcast Call or General Call. The All Call feature is enabled by your dealer. 6.3.
The all call ID must be complied with the dialing rules. For details, consult your dealer. Through Call Logs 1. Press the preprogrammed BackDial Call or ReDial Call key. 2. Select the all call record. 3. 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. 6.3.
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. Do either of the following: Press the P5/Answer key on the radio.
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. For operations of initiating, receiving, or ending an include call, see 6.1 Group Call. 6.
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 > Call Logs. Press the preprogrammed BackDial Call or ReDial Call key. Select the PSTN/PABX call record. Press the P5/Answer key on the radio, or press the Answer key or the PTT key on the palm microphone.
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: 1. Rotate the Smart knob to select the channel. 2. Press and hold the PTT key on the palm microphone. 6.7.
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. Status message: a predefined code that transfers the message content. 7.1 Sending a New Message 7.1.1 Through Message Go to Menu > Message > Msg New > New Msg.
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. To send a quick text message or status message (trunking only), press the OK/Menu key to select a message, and then press the OK/Menu key again to add the message. Press the OK/Menu key to send the message. 7.
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 > Display, and then set one of the following: Backlight The backlight is designed to illuminate the display and keypad. Go to Backlight, select Off, On, or Timed, and then press the OK/Menu key.
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. Select One Touch Call/Menu to enable the One Touch Call/Menu feature by the numeric keypad. 8.1.1.6 MIC & SPK The MIC & SPK feature allows you to select the microphone and speaker used by the radio to transmit and receive voice.
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.
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. Press the preprogrammed Adjust Squelch Level key to adjust the level. 8.1.2.
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. With Private ID enabled, you can call any private contacts. With Private ID disabled, you can call only the private contacts in the contact list or emergency contact. Go to Call Settings > Any Call, and then press the OK/Menu key to enable or disable Group ID.
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 > Encrypt > On/Off, and then press the OK/Menu key.
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. The radio does not transmit voice within the preset time. You can press the keys, rotate the knob, or transmit voice to exit the emergency mode.
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 Press the preprogrammed Call Record key. Go to Menu > TF Application > Recorder > Call Record, and then press the OK/Menu key to enable the feature. Exiting the recording Press the Back/Subgroup key.
"zz" represents the serial number of the files separated from a file. Recording file folder The folder is named as "Record_xxxx xxxx". Each folder can store up to 200 recording files. The folder number "xxxx" ranges from 0001 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. To view the information of a recording file, select View, and then press the OK/Menu key.
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 > Contact > Favorite, or press the preprogrammed Favorite Contact List key to enter the favorite contact list, and then do one of the following: Select the favorite contact to view details or delete it.
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. A higher level represents higher volume. 8.3.3 Audio Settings 8.3.3.
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. 8.4 Scan 8.4.
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. Two hunting plans are adoptable: Fixed Trunking Station Control Channel (Fixed TSCC) and Flexible Trunking Station Control Channel (Flexible TSCC).
In a BS overlapping area, this feature allows the radio to Press switch back to the home station channel when its signal Background Home Station Hunt strength reaches the preset threshold. It is recommended that you set your frequently used channel as the home the preprogrammed Hunt, HomeStation Hunt, or Multisite Handover key. station channel. The signal strength received from a BS may fluctuate due Multi-site Handover to position change, affecting the communication quality of the radio.
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 > GPS > Query Location, and then press the OK/Menu key to view the location information of a nearby private contact (including alias, direction, and distance).
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. 8.5.5.3 GPS Report The GPS Report feature allows the radio to report its location information to the control center or trunking system.
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. Refer to the accessory manual for details. Search and connect to the BT device. Go to Menu > BT > Manual Search > Match PTT/Match Earphone, enter the MAC address, and then press the OK/Menu key.
Mode Description Operation On an analog channel, you can initiate a call to a 2-tone contact. Through Numeric Keypad 1. On a digital channel, you can do one of the Settings > Keypad Mode, following: Conventional Mode select One Touch Call/Menu, Initiate a group, private, or all call. and then press the OK/Menu Send a quick text message or position key. message to a private or group contact. 2.
Trunking mode Enter several numbers, and then press the OK/Menu key Adjust the power level. Set the backlight. Switch the operation mode. Check the radio information. Enable/disable the alert tone. View control channels. Conventional mode / Trunking mode Switch the BS, control channel, system code, or current talk group. For details, contact your dealer.
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. Each list contains up to 32 channels. 8.9.2 Trunking Mode The Roam feature allows the radio to be registered with a non-home BS or network when it is on move. When the radio detects signal, it initiates the registration. This feature is enabled by your dealer. 8.
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. Type Description Operation Ignition or Switch press the On-Off key. Allows you to turn the radio on or off by the engine or the On-Off key.
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.
Emergency Mode Alarm Description Note 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. If the preset voice cycles expire, you can press and hold the PTT key to initiate the emergency call again. 8.15.
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.
9. Troubleshooting Phenomena The radio cannot be turned on. Analysis The power cord may be unconnected. The radio cannot detect signal from the BS. Solution Connect the power cord properly . Make sure the radio is within the coverage of the BS. The radio cannot be Contact the BS manager to check registered. The radio may not be authorized. whether the radio is authorized in the network management system. The radio is registered repeatedly. The radio cannot establish a call.
Phenomena Analysis The frequency or signaling type may be inconsistent with that of other members. Solution Set your TX/RX frequency and signaling to the same as that of other members. Communications with The channel type (digital or analog) may be set Make sure that all members are on group members are inconsistently. the same digital or analog channel. unavailable. You may be too far away from the group members. Move towards other members.
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. Close the accessory connector cover when no accessory is in use. 10.2 Product Cleaning Turn off the product and remove the battery before cleaning.
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.
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