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BD50X Digital Portable Radio (X may represent 2, 5, 6 or 8) Copyright Information Hytera is the trademark or registered trademark of Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (the Company) in 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. Any of 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 technology 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 learn more details, 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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 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 circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. 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 users authority to operate the equipment. Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Hytera's portable radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:
United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR 1.1307, 1.1310 and 2.1093 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 RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment exposure limits always adhere to the following procedures. Guidelines:
Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device. User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other users. Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met. Operating Instructions:
Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because this radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance). Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of face with the microphone (and the other parts of the radio, including the antenna) at least one inch (2.5 cm) away from the nose. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease with distance from the antenna. Antenna should be kept away from eyes. When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Hytera's approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important because the use of Hytera's or other manufacturer's non-approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the FCC's occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits. If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended use position in front of the face, then ensure the antenna and the radio are kept at least 2.5 cm
(one inch) from the body when transmitting. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease with increasing distance from the antenna. Use only manufacturer's name approved supplied or replacement antennas, batteries, and accessories. Use of non-manufacturer-name approved antennas, batteries, and accessories may exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines. Contact your local dealer for the optional accessories of the product. Statement ISEDC The device has been tested and compliance with SAR limits, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance Aprs examen de ce matriel aux conformit aux limites DAS et/ou aux limites dintensit de champ RF, les utilisateurs peuvent sur lexposition aux radiofrquences et la conformit and compliance dacqurir les informations correspondantes This device complies w standa ith rd(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. appareils radio exempts de licence. CNR d'ISEDC applicables aux est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le Le prsent appareil est conforme aux L'exploitation br brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement EU Regulatory Conformance As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following directives:
doit pas produire l'appareil ne de 1999/5/EC or 2014/53/EU 2006/66/EC 2011/65/EU 2012/19/EU Please note that the above information is applicable to EU countries only. 1. Items in the Package Please unpack carefully and check if all items listed below are received. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. Item Quantity (PCS) Item Quantity (PCS) Radio Battery Charger Power Adapter 1 1 1 1 Antenna Belt Clip Strap Documentation Kit 2 1 1 1 Note The frequency band is marked on the label of antenna; if it is unavailable there, see the label on the radio. 1 2. Product Overview 2.1 Product Controls Note For your convenience, you may request your dealer to program the SK as the shortcut to a radio feature. 2.2 LED Indication LED Indicator Radio Status Flashes green Being turned on. Glows green Glows red Receiving. Transmitting. Flashes orange slowly Scanning. Glows orange Call hang time: No voice is being transmitted or received on the channel during a call. Within such a period, you can hold down the PTT key to speak. 2 3. Before Use 3.1 Attaching the Antenna Step 1 Place the antenna in its receptacle. Step 2 Rotate the antenna clockwise. Caution Do not hold the radio by its antenna; otherwise, the radio performance may be reduced and the life span of the antenna may be shortened. 3.2 Attaching the Battery Step 1 Insert the top end of the battery into the top of the battery slot. Step 2 Press the bottom end of the battery until the latch snaps into place. Note To remove the battery, make sure that the radio is turned off, and then slide the battery latch upwards to unlock the battery. 3.3 Attaching the Belt Clip Step 1 Unfasten the two screws on the back of the radio. Step 2 Align the screw holes on the belt clip with those on the back of the radio. Step 3 Tighten the screws. 3.4 Attaching the Accessories Step 1 Open the accessory connector cover. Step 2 Plug the accessory into the accessory connector. Step 3 Tighten the screw on the accessory plug. 3.5 Charging the Battery Caution Use the charger specified by the Company to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery fully before initial use, since reduction of state of charge (SoC) may lead to low battery alarm. You can charge the standalone battery or the radio with the battery attached. It is 3 recommended that your radio remain powered off during charging. The LED indicator on the charger shows the charging status. For details, see the following table. LED Indicator Charging Status Glows green Glows red Glows orange The battery is inserted incorrectly or fully charged. The battery is charging. The battery is charged to 85% or above. 3.6 Checking the Battery Power You can check the current battery power by holding down the Battery Power Indicator key programmed by your dealer, and release the key to exit. The following table lists battery power indications:
LED Indicator Alert Tone Battery Power Glows green Glows orange Glows red Three beeps High Two beeps Medium One beep Low Flashes red Low battery tone Under the low battery threshold. Please recharge or replace the battery. 4 4. Basic Operations If you want to Do this Turn on the radio Rotate the On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise. Turn off the radio Rotate the On-Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise. Increase/Decrease the volume Rotate the On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise/counterclockwise after turning on the radio. Select a channel Rotate the Channel Selector knob. 5 5. Call Services 5.1 Call on Digital Channel On the digital channel, you can initiate or respond to a group call or private call. A group call is a call from an individual user to a group of users. A private call is a call from an individual user to another individual user. 5.1.1 Initiating a Call Step 1 Select the required channel. Step 2 Hold the radio vertically 2.5 to 5 cm from your mouth. Step 3 Hold down the PTT key and speak when the radio is in standby mode. 5.1.2 Receiving and Responding to a Call When receiving a call, you can listen to it without any operation. You can hold down the PTT key to respond within the preset time period. 5.2 Call on Analog Channel (Without Signaling) A call on analog channel is from an individual user to all users on the channel. The operations are the same as the call on digital channel. 6 6. Optional Features The following features need to be programmed by your dealer. Please contact your dealer for detailed operations. Type Feature Description Zone Allows you to select a zone. The radio supports up to 3 zones, with a maximum of 16 channels per zone. Power Level Allows you to switch the transmit power level between high and low. Scan Allows the radio to scan all channels in the scan list programmed for the current channel. Emergency Alarm Allows you to initiate an emergency alarm or call at any time to ask for help in case of emergencies. Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) Busy Channel Lockout Time-out Timer
(TOT) Battery Save Allows you to enjoy hands-free communication with the dedicated VOX earpiece. Prevents the radio from transmitting on a busy channel. Terminates transmission when the preset time period expires. Allows the radio to automatically enter the battery save mode when detecting no activity or operation within a certain time period. One Touch Call Allows you to press one key to call the predefined private or group contact. All Call Allows you to initiate a call to all users on the channel. TDMA Direct Mode Allows the radio to operate on a channel with two time slots. Squelch Off Allows the radio's speaker to always keep unmuted. Squelch Level Allows you to adjust the squelch threshold required for the radio to unmute. Monitor Allows the radio to monitor activities on the channel. CTCSS/CDCSS Allows you to prevent unwanted calls on the same frequency. 7 Radio Feature Digital Feature Analog Feature 7. Troubleshooting Phenomena Analysis Solution The radio cannot be turned on. receiving, During the voice is weak, discontinuous or totally inactive. You cannot communicate with other group members. Irrelevant voices or noise is heard on the channel. The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery. The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirtied or damaged battery contacts. The battery voltage may be low. The volume level may be low. Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery. Recharge or replace the battery. Increase the volume by rotating the Volume Control Knob. The antenna may get loose or may be installed improperly. Turn off the radio, and remove and reattach the antenna. The speaker may be blocked. Clean the surface of the speaker. The frequency or signaling may be inconsistent with that of other members. Set your TX/RX frequency and signaling to the same as those of other members. The channel type (digital or analog) set inconsistently. may be Make sure all members are on the same digital or analog channel. You may be too far away from other members. Move towards other members. You may be interrupted by radios same frequency. using the Change the frequency, or adjust the squelch level. The radio in analog mode may be set with no signaling. Set signaling for all radios operating at the same frequency to avoid interference. 8 Phenomena Analysis Solution You may be too far away from other members. Move towards other members. The noise is too loud. in locate position. an You may unfavorable For example, your communication may be blocked by high buildings or frustrated in the underground areas. Move to an open and flat area, and restart the radio to try again. You may suffer from external disturbance as electromagnetic interference).
(such Stay away from equipment that may cause interference. If the above solutions cannot fix your problems, or you may have some other queries, please contact us or your local dealer for more technical support. 9 8. Care and Cleaning To guarantee optimal performance as well as a long service life of the product, please follow the tips below. Product Care Do not pierce or scrape the product. Keep the product far away from substances that can corrode the circuit. Do not hold the product by its antenna or earpiece cable. Close the accessory connector cover when no accessory is in use. Product Cleaning Caution Turn off the product and remove the battery before cleaning. Clean up the dust and fine particles on the product surface and charging piece with a clean and dry lint-free cloth or a brush regularly. Use neutral cleanser and a non-woven fabric to clean the keys, knobs and front case after long-time use. Do not use chemical preparations such as stain removers, alcohol, sprays or oil preparations, so as to avoid surface case damage. Make sure the product is completely dry before use. 10 9. Optional Accessories Contact your local dealer for the optional accessories of the product. Caution Use the accessories specified by the Company only; otherwise, the Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of use of unauthorized accessories. 11