User Manual HP 6 8 X DIGITAL PORTABLE 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.
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.
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.
Contents Documentation Conventions................................................................................................................. 4 1. Packing List ........................................................................................................................................ 5 2. Product Overview ............................................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Product Layout ......................................
6.5 Call on Analog Channel ................................................................................................................ 20 6.5.1 Call Without Signaling ......................................................................................................... 20 6.5.2 Call with Signaling .............................................................................................................. 20 7. Message Services .......................................................................
.10 Priority Interrupt .......................................................................................................................... 34 8.10.1 Manual Priority Interrupt ................................................................................................... 34 8.10.2 Auto Priority Interrupt ........................................................................................................ 34 8.11 Emergency ........................................................................
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. Notation Conventions Item Description Example Denotes menus, tabs, parameter names, Boldface window names, dialogue names, and hardware buttons. To save the configuration, click Apply. The Log Level Settings dialogue box appears. Press the PTT key. The screen displays "Invalid Battery!".
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 Antenna 1 Battery 1 Belt Clip 1 Charger 1 Strap 1 Power Adapter 1 Documentation Kit 1 Figures in this manual are only for reference. Check whether the frequency band marked on the antenna label matches that on the radio label. If not, contact your dealer.
2. Product Overview 2.1 Product Layout No. Part Name No.
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2.2 Programmable Keys For enhanced convenience, you can request your dealer to program the following keys as shortcuts to radio features: SK1, SK2, SK3, P1 key, P2 Key, Up key, and Down key. For details, consult your dealer.
3. Before Use 3.1 Charging the Battery Use the approved charger to charge the battery. 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). Before initial use, charge the battery alone or the battery attached to the radio. It is recommended that the radio remain powered off during charging.
You can press and hold the belt clip spring plate and push the belt clip upwards to remove it. 3.3 Attaching the Battery 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. 1. Align the tabs on the battery with the grooves in the battery slot. 2. Press and push the battery into the battery slot until a click is heard. 3.
3.5 Attaching the Audio Accessory For optimal waterproof and dustproof performance, do as follows: Attach the accessory with care to avoid scraping the silicone rubber surrounding the accessory connector screw hole. Close the accessory connector cover and fasten the screw after removing the accessory. 1. Loosen the screw on the accessory connector cover, and then remove the cover.
2. Insert the audio accessory plug into the accessory connector. 3. Tighten the screw on the audio accessory plug.
4. Basic Operations 4.1 Turning the Radio On or Off To turn the radio on or off, press and hold . 4.2 Adjusting the Volume Rotate the Smart knob clockwise to increase the volume, or counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. 4.3 Locking or Unlocking the Keypad When the keypad is not in use, it is recommended that you lock it to avoid unintended operations. Auto Lock a. Go to Menu > Settings > Basic Settings > Keypad Lock. b. Enable AutoLock, and then go to Timed to set the auto lock time.
4.5 Selecting a Zone A zone is a group of channels within the same operational area. To select a zone, do either of the following: Go to Menu > Zone, select the zone, and then select Set Default. Press the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone Down key. 4.6 Selecting a Channel The radio receives and transmits voice and data on the selected channel. Before selecting a channel, make sure that the current zone contains the channel.
5. Status Indications 5.1 LCD Icons Icon Radio Status More bars indicate more remaining battery power The battery power runs out. Recharge or replace the battery. 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. The keypad is locked. An accessory is connected. The GPS feature is enabled, and valid positioning data has been received.
Icon Radio Status 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. 5.2 LED Indications LED Indicator Radio Status Flashes green The radio is being turned on. Glows green The radio is receiving. Glows red The radio is transmitting. Flashes orange slowly The radio is scanning or roaming. Flashes orange rapidly The radio is operating in emergency mode.
6. Call Services When you are speaking during a call, keep the microphone about 2.5 cm to 5 cm away from your mouth. This ensures optimal voice quality on the receiving radio. 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. 6.1.1 Initiating a Group Call Through Preset Contact Press and then rotate the Smart knob to select the group contact preset for the digital channel, and then press and hold the PTT key. Through Contact List 1.
6.1.3 Ending a Group Call A group call ends when the call hang time expires. 6.2 Private Call A private call is a call from an individual user to another individual user. 6.2.1 Initiating a Private Call Through Preset Contact Press and then rotate the Smart knob to select the private contact preset for the digital channel, and then press and hold the PTT key. Through Contact List 1. Go to Menu > Contact/Favorite, or press the preprogrammed Contact List or Favorite Contact List key. 2.
6.2.3 Ending a Private Call A private call ends when the call hang time expires. 6.3 All Call An all call is a call from an individual user to all the other users on the current digital channel. 6.3.1 Initiating an All Call Through Preset Contact Press and then rotate the Smart knob to select the all call contact preset for the digital channel, and then press and hold the PTT key. Through Contact List 1. Go to Menu > Contact/Favorite, or press the preprogrammed Contact List or Favorite Contact List key.
Through Manual Dialing With the phone call dial permission preprogrammed by your dealer, on the home screen, enter the phone number, select DTMF Dial, and then press and hold the PTT key. The phone number must comply with the dialing rules. For details, consult your dealer. 6.4.2 Receiving a Phone Call When receiving a phone call, press (with the One-Key Connect feature preprogrammed) or enter the connect code to access the phone system. Then you can answer the phone call. 6.4.
7. Message Services The radio can send and receive short messages, which are classified into the following types: Text message: a message containing text or numbers. Quick text message: a frequently used text message that can be created, edited, or deleted through the menu. 7.1 Sending a Message Through Message 1. Go to Menu > Message > Msg New > New Msg. 2.
7.2 Replying to a Message To reply to a message, do as follows: 1. Go to Menu > Message > Msg. 2. Select a conversation. 3. Select Reply. 4. Enter the message content, or select Insert to add the quick text. 5. Select Send. 7.3 Editing a Message To edit a message, do as follows: 1. Go to Menu > Message > Msg. 2. Select a dialog box. 3. Press the Up key, and then press the OK/Menu key. 4. Do either of the following: Select Forward to forward the message.
8. Supplementary Features 8.1 Settings Go to Menu > Settings, and then set radio parameters including Basic Settings, Call Settings, and Security Settings. 8.1.1 Basic Settings Language Go to Basic Settings > Language, and then select the display language. Display Go to Basic Settings > Display, and then set any of the following: Backlight The backlight is designed to illuminate the display and keypad. Go to Backlight, and then select Off, Light, or Timed.
Select Time Format, and then set the format to 24 Hour or 12 Hour. Select Time Zone, and then set the time zone. Keypad Mode With the Keypad Mode feature preprogrammed by your dealer, go to Basic Settings > Keypad Mode, and then do any of the following: Select On to enable the manual dialing on the home screen. Select Off to disable the manual dialing on the home screen.
8.1.2 Call Settings Power Level You can set the TX power level to high or low. Go to Call Settings > Power Level, and then select High Power or Low Power. Talker Alias With the Talker Alias feature preprogrammed by your dealer, you can do either of the following: Sending the Caller Alias Go to Call Settings > TalkingAlias, and then enable or disable Send Alias. With Send Alias enabled, you can send the radio alias when initiating a call.
This feature allows you to set the power-on password of the radio. If you enter the wrong password for the preset consecutive times, the radio cannot be used normally. Contact your dealer to reset the password. Go to Security Settings > Power on Password > On/Off. Enter the password twice. Select Confirm. Encrypt The Encrypt feature provides end-to-end encryption for voice and data to protect your voice and data against eavesdropping.
The radio keeps motionless (including moving at a constant speed) longer than the preset time. You can place the radio upright or move it to exit the emergency mode. To enable this feature, do either of the following: Go to Security Settings > Man Down. Press the preprogrammed Man Down key.
The alias and ID/number of each contact must be unique. Through Call Logs You can save a private ID to the contact list from the call logs. Do as follows: 1. Go to Menu > Call Logs. 2. Select the call log. 3. Select New Contact or Add To Contact. 4. Press the OK/Menu key. 8.2.
To adjust the alert tone volume, go to Menu > Profiles > Settings > Tone > Radio Tone Volume/Single Tone, and then select the volume level. Higher level represents higher volume. 8.3.3 Enabling the Mic AGC The Mic AGC feature allows the calling radio to control the voice output gain within a proper range during transmission, so as to provide improved voice with proper volume for the called radio. This feature ensures stable voice even in a noisy environment.
If you do not want to hear activities on the channel, press the preprogrammed Nuisance Temporary Delete key to remove the channel from the scan list temporarily. 8.4.2 Setting the Scan List The scan list is a list of up to 32 channels that the radio scans, which includes analog channels and digital channels. Go to Menu > Scan, select the scan list, and then do any of the following: Select Add CH to add a new channel to the list.
8.5.3 Viewing the Position Local Position Go to the Menu > Position > Position, and then view the position information of your radio (including longitude, latitude, time, date, and the number of satellites). Contact Position Go to Menu > Position > Query Location, and then view the location information of a nearby private contact (including alias, direction, and distance). 8.5.4 Sending a Position Message You can send a position message to a contact. Do as follows: 1.
Press the preprogrammed GPS Report key. Request your dealer to configure the GPS Report trigger as power-on/off, preset time, or distance interval. The radio automatically reports the location information according to the trigger. 8.5.7 Quick GPS Based on GPS standard time, the Quick GPS feature divides the GPS upload time into several equal-length time slices. These time slices are allocated to radios of different configurations for periodic upload and single upload.
8.6.2 BT Audio Switch With the BT device connected, you can press the preprogrammed BT Audio Switch key to switch the audio output device between BT earpiece and the radio. 8.6.3 Setting the BT Changing BT Name Go to Menu > BT > My Device > BT Devices Name, and then enter the new name. Setting Visibility Go to Menu > BT > My Device > Always Detected, and then enable the feature. Other BT devices can detect the radio.
8.8 Quick Dial The Quick Dial feature allows you to enable or disable a feature or switch to a function menu by manual dialing. This feature is available only when the keypad input is enabled. On the home screen, press a numeric key (0–9) and then the OK/Menu key to adjust the power level, set the backlight, check the radio information, or enable/disable the alert tone. When you enter "0" on the home screen, the quick dial text box appears by default.
Press and hold the PTT key. Initiate an emergency call. Initiate an all call. Send a message. Send the Kill command. 8.11 Emergency The Emergency feature allows you to seek help from your companion or the control center in case of emergency. You can initiate an emergency call with the highest priority even when your radio is transmitting or receiving. In emergency mode, the radio transmits at high power level by default.
If the Alarm w/Call To Follow feature is preprogrammed by your dealer, you can speak into the microphone without pressing and holding the PTT key. If the preset voice cycles expire, you can press and hold the PTT key to initiate the emergency call again. 8.11.2 Receiving an Emergency Call You can answer an emergency call without any operation. 8.11.3 Ending an Emergency Call The calling party can end an emergency call in either of the following ways: Press the preprogrammed Emergency Off key.
9. Troubleshooting Phenomena Analysis Solution The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery. The radio cannot be turned on. The battery power may have run out. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirtied or damaged battery contacts. Clean the battery contacts. The battery voltage may be low. Recharge or replace the battery. The volume may be low.
Phenomena Analysis Solution The keys do not work. The keys may fail to function temporarily. Restart the radio. The voice is unclear. The signal may be weak. Make sure call participants are within the communication range. The GPS cannot locate your position. The radio may be at an unfavorable position, so no GPS signal is received. Move to an open and flat area, and try again. The BT device cannot be paired. The battery power of the BT device may Recharge the BT device. be low.
10. Radio Care 10.1 Radio If the radio is seriously wet inside, do not turn on it. Contact your dealer or maintenance center for maintenance in time. To guarantee optimum performance as well as a long service life of the radio, follow the tips below: Do not disassemble the radio. Do not throw, crack, or hammer the radio. Do not pierce or scrape the radio, espeically the interfaces. Do not expose the radio to the extreme temperature. Keep the radio away from substances that can corrode it.
Keep the radio turnned off during charging. Do not use the radio during charging. Charge the battery under the temperature from 0℃ to 45℃. When the low battery alert occurs, replace or charge the battery in time. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger in time. Do not drop the battery by force. Do not make the battery wet. To avoid short circuit, do not use the conductive substance such as iron wire to touch the anode and cathode of the battery. 10.
Ensure no external devices are connected to the radio. Do not directly spray the alcohol on the radio. Keep the radio away from the power supply and fire. Do not use the radio before it is fully dry. After sterilizing the accessory connector, put the cover back in place. It is recommended to sterilize the radio regularly.
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 radio.
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