QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 2018 Hytera Communications Corporation Limited. Address: Hytera Tower,Hi-Tech Industrial Park North,9108#Beihuan Road, Nanshan District,shenzhen,Peoples Republic of China Hytera Communications Corporation Limited. 2018 9108 518057 Z17714 Z18512 L07157 5202990000280A MD78X(G)/MD78Xi DIGITAL MOBILE RADIO 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. Laws in PRC and/or other countries or areas protect the exclusive rights of the Company with respect to its computer programs. The purchase of this product shall not be deemed to grant, either directly or by implication, any rights to the purchaser regarding the Company's computer programs. The Company's computer programs may not be copied, modified, distributed, decompiled, or reverse-engineered in any manner without the prior written consent of the Company. Disclaimer The Company endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual, but no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given. All the specifications and designs are subject to change without notice due to continuous technological development. No part of this manual may be copied, modified, translated, or distributed in any manner without the prior written consent of the Company. We do not guarantee, for any particular purpose, the accuracy, validity, timeliness, legitimacy or completeness of the third-party products and contents involved in this manual. If you have any suggestions or would like to receive more information, please visit our website at:
http://www.hytera.com. 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. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Verification of harmful interference by this equipment to radio or television reception can be determined by turning it off and then on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit to that of the receiver's outlet. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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. Operational Instructions and Training Guidelines To ensure optimal performance and compliance with the occupational/controlled environment RF energy exposure limits in the above standards and guidelines, users should transmit not more than 50% of the time and always adhere to the following procedures:
z z The antenna must be installed complying with the requirements of manufacturer or supplier, and it must be at least 0cm away from human body. Antenna gain must not exceed 5dBi. 5 4 Rear Panel Palm Microphone Product Overview Product Layout Front Panel No. Part Name No. Part Name Volume Control &
Channel/Group Selector Knob LED Indicator LCD Display OK/Menu Key Back/Subgroup Key P6/End Key On-Off Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Up Key 9 10 11 12 13
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Down Key Speaker P5/Answer Key Programmable Keys Aviation Connector
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No. Part Name No. Part Name RF Antenna Connector Power Inlet 1 2 3 4 Accessory Connector GPS Antenna Connector The GPS antenna connector is used only by radios with the GPS feature. 1 The palm microphone without keypad is available for the digital radio and the one with keypad is for the trunking radio. Handset The handset is available only for the duplex radio. Programmable Keys You can request your dealer to program the following keys as shortcuts to assignable radio features:
l Mobile radio: P1 key, P2 key, P3 key, P4 key, TK, P5/Answer key, P6/End key, Up key, and Down key. l Palm microphone with keypad: TK, P1 key, and P2 key. l Handset: Same as the mobile radio. Installation Instructions Before installing the radio in a vehicle, read the following instructions carefully:
l The radio must work with a 13.6V 15% negative ground electrical system only. Ensure to check the polarity and voltage of the vehicle power supply. l 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. l Connect the antenna and power cord to the radio before you install the radio in the bracket. Use the antenna and power cord authorized by the Company only. l Install the radio with the mounting bracket supplied by the Company to avoid radio looseness in case of accidents. The loose radio may cause bodily injury. l Install the radio in a location where you can reach the front panel conveniently. l Keep sufficient clearance at the back of the radio for Parts wiring. l Be sure to use the fuse with the same specification for the DC power cord upon replacement. l Ensure that the antenna of the radio must be no less than 10 meters away from that of other RF devices. Tools l Electric drill l Cross head screwdriver l T20 torx screwdriver NO. 1 2 3 4 5 Part Name Mobile Radio Locking Knob NO. 8 9 Part Name Handset Screw (4 mm x 16 mm) Mounting Bracket Screw (4.8 mm x 20 mm) Palm Microphone 10 Handset Hanger 11 GPS Antenna 12 Power Cord (with 2 NO. Part Name NO. Part Name 6 7 Screw (4 mm x 16 mm) Microphone Hanger 13
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Basic Operations Turning the Radio On or Off To turn the radio on, long press the On-Off key. To turn the radio off, press the On-Off key. l The RF antenna should be purchased separately. l The GPS antenna is available only for radios with the GPS feature. l The palm microphone without keypad (with and ) is available for the digital radio and the one with keypad (with and ) is for the trunking radio. The handset (with and ) is for the duplex radio. Procedure 1. 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. 2. Connect the RF antenna, GPS antenna,and power cord to the radio. 3. Slide the radio into the mounted bracket and secure it 4. using the locking knobs. Install the microphone hanger in a location where you can reach it easily, and use the screws (4 mm x 16 mm) to secure it. 5. Align the triangle index on the palm microphone or the handset with the installation index, plug the connector into the radio, and rotate the connector clockwise to secure it. 6. Place the palm microphone or the handset on the hanger when you do not use it. Adjusting the Volume 1. Press the Volume Control knob to switch to volume control mode. 2. Rotate the Volume Control knob to adjust the volume. 3 Using the Keypad You can use the keypad on the palm microphone or the handset to edit user aliases or IDs and text messages. l To switch the input method between alphabetic mode and numeric mode, press
. l To enter special characters, press in alphabetic mode or in numeric mode. l To enter a space, press in alphabetic mode. Switching the Operation Mode The radio can operate in conventional or trunking mode. In conventional mode, you can receive and transmit voice and data after selecting the required channel. In trunking mode, you can receive and transmit voice and data after the radio registers with the base station (BS)successfully. l To manually switch the operation mode, go to Mode>Manual Switch, or press the preprogrammed Operation Mode Switch key. l To allow the radio to automatically switch to conventional mode when the signal drops below the preset level in trunking mode, go to Mode>Auto Switch , preprogrammed Mode Automatic Switch key. press the or Conventional Mode In conventional mode, the radio receives and transmits data and voice on the selected channel. Selecting Zones and Channels A channel is used to receive and transmit data and voice. A zone is a group of channels within the same operational area. The radio supports up to 64 zones, each of which contains up to 256 channels. To receive and transmit data and voice, do as follows:
1. Select a zone in either of the following ways:
l On the Zone menu, press the Up or Down key to select a zone, and then press the OK/Menu key. l Press the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone Down key. 2. Select a channel in one of the following ways:
l Rotate the Channel Selector knob. l Press the preprogrammed Channel Up or Channel Down key. l Press the preprogrammed Preset Channel key. If the Voice Notify feature is enabled by your dealer, the radio announces the channel number upon channel switching. Trunking Mode In trunking mode, the radio communicates with each other through base stations after successful registration. The radio can communicate with a group of radios or a single radio. Selecting Subgroups A subgroup is a group of group or private contacts. To select a subgroup, do either of the following:
l Press the Back/Subgroup key and then press the Up or Down key. l Press the preprogrammed Subgroup Up or Subgroup Down key. Selecting Group or Private Contacts l Rotate the Group Selector knob. l Press the Back/Subgroup key and then press the Up or Down key to select from the member list. l Press the preprogrammed Group/Private Up or Group/Private Down key. Status Indications Checking LCD Icons The following tables list icons that may appear on the radio's liquid-crystal display (LCD). Operation Mode Icon Radio Status RM DM TM-DL TM-DW Direct mode: The radio transmits and receives directly. Repeater mode: The radio transmits and receives through a repeater. Trunking Mode - Digital Wide: The radio operates under multiple interconnected BSs. Trunking Mode - Digital Local: The radio operates under a single BS. Direct mode: The single frequency repeat
(SFR) feature is enabled on the current channel. The Mode Automatic Switch feature is enabled. Basic Status DM-R Icon Radio Status The Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) keypad is enabled. 4 Icon Radio Status There is no signal in DM, RM, or TM-DW mode. The number of bars indicates the signal strength in DM, RM, or TM-DW mode. There is no signal in TM-DL mode. The number of bars indicates the signal strength in TM-DL mode. The radio operates in high power mode. The radio operates in low power mode. An accessory is connected. The Global Positioning System (GPS) feature is enabled, and the radio receives GPS data. The GPS feature is enabled, but the radio receives no GPS data. The radio is in emergency mode. The radio is roaming. The radio is detecting sites for roaming. The Scrambler or Encrypt feature is enabled. The Over The Air Encrypt feature is enabled. The radio is scanning or hunting. The radio stays on a non-priority channel. Icon Radio Status Icon Radio Status LED Indicator Radio Status The Call Divert feature is enabled. A full-duplex call is in progress. rapidly The radio stays on priority channel 1. The radio stays on priority channel 2. The non-dedicated control channel feature is enabled The Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) feature is enabled. The Monitor feature is enabled. The speaker is turned on. The radio operates in silent mode. The Loudness and Quality Optimizer (LQO) feature is enabled. The SFR feature is enabled. Short Data Service Icon Radio Status There is/are unread short message(s). The Inbox is full. There is/are unread work order(s). The work order list is full. Call Service Icon Radio Status There is/are alert call(s). A private call is in progress or a private contact is on the contact list. A group call is in progress or a group contact is on the contact list. An all call is in progress or an all call contact is on the contact list. An include call is in progress. Checking LED Indications To determine the radio status, check the LED indicator on the radio according to the following table:
LED Indicator Radio Status green Flashes green Flashes slowly Glows green Glows red Flashes red Being turned on. Standby in trunking mode. Receiving. Transmitting. Establishing a call in trunking mode. This indication is applicable only to the calling radio. 5 emergency mode. l Trunking mode: Establishing a Full Off Air Call Set- Up
(FOACSU) call. This indication is applicable only to the called radio. Call hang time: No voice is being transmitted or received on the channel during a call. Within such a period, you can press and hold the PTT key and speak. Glows orange Call Services When you are speaking during a call, keep the microphone about 2.5 to 5 cm away from your mouth. This ensures optimal voice quality on the receiving radio. The radio cannot make any call if it fails to register with the BS or you select an empty group. Digital Calls You can initiate or receive the following types of digital calls:
l Group call: A call from an individual user in a group to all the other members. Flashes orange slowly Flashes Scanning, hunting, or roaming. l Private call: A call from an individual user to another orange l Conventional mode: Operating in individual user. Initiating Group Calls The following table describes how to initiate a group call in conventional mode and trunking mode. When you initiate a group call, the radio displays
. Mode Manner Operation Preset Contact Contact List/Favorite Contact Conventional Manual Dial 1. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the channel associated with the required group contact. 2. Press and hold the PTT key. 1. Go to Contact >
Contact List/Favorite Contact. 2. Select the required group contact. 3. Press and hold the PTT key. 1. Go to Contact >
Manual Dial. 2. Press on the palm microphone or the handset to switch the input mode to Group ID. 3. Enter the required group ID. 4. Press and hold the PTT key. Mode Manner Operation Preset Contact Group Contact Trunking Manual Dial 1. Rotate the Group Selector knob to select the required group contact. 2. Press and hold the PTT key. 1. Go to Subgroup >
Members. 2. Select the required group contact. 3. Press on the radio, or press or press and hold the PTT key on the palm microphone or the handset. 1. Go to Settings >
Radio Set > Keypad Mode, and then select Enable. 2. From the home screen, enter the group number. 3. Press on the radio, or press or or press and hold the PTT key on the palm microphone or the handset. For dialing rules, contact your dealer. 6 Receiving Group Calls When you receive a group call in conventional mode, the
. The call is established automatically. radio displays In trunking mode, the radio displays after the call is established successfully. Ending Group Calls In conventional mode and trunking mode, a group call automatically ends when the call hang time expires. In trunking mode, a group call also ends in any of the following cases:
l The calling party ends the call. l The call duration preset by your dealer expires. l A preemptive or emergency call interrupts the call. l The calling party switches to an empty group. l The base station signal is lost. Initiating Private Calls You can initiate simplex or duplex calls, which can be set by going to Settings>Radio Set>Call Setup Mode or pressing the preprogrammed Call Setup Mode key. l Duplex call: both parties can speak at the same time. l Simplex call: Only one party can speak at one time. The duplex call is only available for duplex radios. The following table describes how to initiate a private call in conventional mode and trunking mode. When you initiate a private call, the radio displays
(half duplex private call) or
(full duplex private call). Mode Manner Operation Mode Manner Operation Preset Contact Contact List/Favorite Contact Conventional Manual Dial Trunking Preset Contact 1. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the channel associated with the required private contact. 2. Press and hold the PTT key. 1. Go to Contact >
Contact List/Favorite Contact. 2. Select the required private contact. 3. Press and hold the PTT key. 1. Go to Contact >
Manual Dial. 2. Press on the palm microphone or the handset to switch the input mode to Private ID. 3. Enter the required private ID. 4. Press and hold the PTT key. 1. Rotate the Group Selector knob to select the required private contact. 2. Press and hold the Favorite Contact/Private Contact Manual Dial PTT key. 1. Go to Contact >
Favorite Contact/
Private Contact. 2. Select the required private contact. 3. Press on the or radio, or press press and hold the PTT key on the palm microphone or the handset. 1. Go to Settings >
Radio Set > Keypad Mode, and then select Enable. 2. From the home screen, enter the private call number. 3. Press on the radio, or press or or press and hold the PTT key on the palm microphone or the handset. For dialing rules, contact your dealer. 7 Receiving Private Calls Conventional Mode When you receive a private call, the radio displays
(half duplex private call) or call). The call is established automatically. Trunking Mode You can listen to a call in different ways varying with the setup mode of the call:
(full duplex private l FOACSU When receiving a FOACSU private call, the radio rings and vibrates, and displays
(half duplex private call) or
(full duplex private call). on the radio, or press To answer the call, press or press and hold the PTT key on the palm microphone or the handset within the preset time period. After the call is established successfully, the radio emits a tone and
. If you dont answer this call, the radio displays displays
. l Off Air Call Set-Up (OACSU) When receiving an OACSU private call, you can listen to it without any operation. Ending Private Calls In conventional mode and trunking mode, a private call automatically ends when the call hang time expires. In trunking mode, a private call also ends in any of the following cases:
l The calling or called party ends the call. l The call duration preset by your dealer expires. l A preemptive or emergency call interrupts the call. l The calling or called party switches to an empty group. l The base station signal is lost. Analog Calls You can initiate or receive a call on an analog channel with or without signaling. 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. Select the required channel. 2. Press and hold the PTT key, and speak into the microphone. Call With Signaling On an analog channel with signaling, you can initiate a call to a specific contact on the channel. Do as follows:
1. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the required channel. 2. Press the OK/Menu key, and go to Contact >
Contact List. 3. Select the required channel. 4. Press the PTT key or the preprogrammed One Touch Call/Menu key to send the code. The call is established when the target radio receives and decodes the matched signaling. Emergency Call In case of emergency, you can initiate an emergency call to ask for help from other personnel or the control centre. This feature needs to be configured and enabled by your dealer. For details, to the Emergency feature described in the relevant user manual. refer Message Services The Message feature allows you to send and receive the following types of messages in trunking mode or on a digital channel in conventional mode:
l Text messages: messages created using the keypad. l Quick text messages:
predefined by your dealer but editable. frequently used messages l Status messages (trunking only): frequently used messages predefined by your dealer and not editable. Viewing Messages To view a message upon receiving, directly press the OK/Menu key. To view a message from the Inbox or a sent message, go to Message > Inbox/Outbox, and then select the required message. Sending Messages Sending Text Messages 1. Go to Message > New Msg, and then type the text. 2. Press the OK/Menu key, and then select Send. 3. Select or enter the required contact, and then press the OK/Menu key. 8 Instead of directly sending the new message, you can also select Save in conventional mode or select Save to Drafts or Save to QuickText in trunking mode to save the new message, and send it later. Sending Quick Text Messages 1. Go to Message > Quick Text, and then select the required quick text message. 2. Select Send, and then select or enter the required contact. 3. Press the OK/Menu key. Sending Status Messages 1. Go to Message > Status Msg, and then select the required status message. 2. Press the OK/Menu key, and then select or enter the required contact. 3. Press the OK/Menu key. You can also send status messages by manual dialing. For details, contact your dealer. Deleting Messages Deleting Text Messages To delete a message from the InBox, OutBox, or Drafts, do as follows:
1. Go to Message > InBox/OutBox/Drafts. 2. Select the required message, and then press the OK/Menu key. 3. Select Delete, and then press the OK/Menu key. Deleting Quick Text Messages In trunking mode, you can go to Message > Quick Text to select and delete a quick text. details features on more For and operations, please visit our website at http://www.hytera.com , or scan the QR code relevant user manual. to download the 9 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 2018 Hytera Communications Corporation Limited. Address: Hytera Tower,Hi-Tech Industrial Park North,9108#Beihuan Road, Nanshan District,shenzhen,Peoples Republic of China Hytera Communications Corporation Limited. MD78X(G)/MD78Xi DIGITAL MOBILE RADIO MD78X(G)/MD78Xi