BP51X Digital Portable Radio User Manual Hytera Communications Corporation Limited 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. This manual is applicable to the following product:
BP51X Digital Portable Radio Contents Documentation Information ........................................................................................................................ 4 1. Packing List .............................................................................................................................................. 6 2. Product Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 7 2.1 Product Layout ..................................................................................................................................... 7 2.2 Programmable Keys ............................................................................................................................. 7 3. Before Use ................................................................................................................................................ 8 3.1 Charging the Battery ............................................................................................................................ 8 3.2 Attaching the Belt Clip .......................................................................................................................... 8 3.3 Attaching the Battery ............................................................................................................................ 9 3.4 Attaching the Audio Accessory ............................................................................................................ 9 3.5 Checking the Battery Power ............................................................................................................... 11 4. Basic Operations .................................................................................................................................... 12 4.1 Turning On or Off the Radio ............................................................................................................... 12 4.2 Adjusting the Volume ......................................................................................................................... 12 4.3 Selecting a Zone ................................................................................................................................. 12 4.4 Selecting a Channel ........................................................................................................................... 12 5. LED Indicator .......................................................................................................................................... 13 6. Call Services ........................................................................................................................................... 14 6.1 Group Call........................................................................................................................................... 14 6.1.1 Initiating a Group Call............................................................................................................... 14 6.1.2 Answering a Group Call ........................................................................................................... 14 6.1.3 Ending a Group Call ................................................................................................................. 14 6.2 Private Call ......................................................................................................................................... 14 6.2.1 Initiating a Private Call ............................................................................................................. 14 6.2.2 Answering a Private Call .......................................................................................................... 14 6.2.3 Ending a Private Call ................................................................................................................ 14 6.3 All Call ................................................................................................................................................. 15 6.3.1 Initiating an All Call ................................................................................................................... 15 6.3.2 Answering an All Call ................................................................................................................ 15 6.3.3 Ending an All Call ..................................................................................................................... 15 6.4 Call on Analog Channel (Without Signaling) ...................................................................................... 15 7. Supplementary Features ....................................................................................................................... 16 7.1 VOX .................................................................................................................................................... 16 7.2 Scan .................................................................................................................................................... 16 7.3 Squelch Level ..................................................................................................................................... 16 7.4 Scrambler ........................................................................................................................................... 16 7.5 Monitor ................................................................................................................................................ 16 7.6 Squelch Off ......................................................................................................................................... 17 i 8. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 18 9. Care and Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 19 9.1 Product Care ...................................................................................................................................... 19 9.2 Product Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 19 10. Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 20 11. Abbreviations ....................................................................................................................................... 21 ii 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. 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https://www.hytera.com/en/download-center.html. 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. 1 Consult your 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 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. Compliance with RF Exposure Standards The 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 operation. 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 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. Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), press the Push-to-Talk
(PTT) key. To receive calls, release the PTT key. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards Operating Instructions:
compliance). 2 Keep the radio unit at least 2.5 cm away from the face. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important as RF exposure decreases with distance from the antenna. The antenna should be kept away from the face When worn on the body, always place the radio in an approved holder, holster, case, or body harness or by use of the correct clip for this product. Use of non-approved antennas, batteries, and accessories causes the radio to exceed the FCC RF exposure and eyes. guidelines. Contact your local dealer for the product's optional accessories. ISEDC Statement and compliance. The device has been tested and complies with SAR limits, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure 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 with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Compliance license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le 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 2014/53/EU. Please note that the above information is applicable to EU countries only. 3 Documentation Information Instruction 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, To save the configuration, click Apply. Boldface window names, dialogue names, and The Log Level Settings dialogue box appears. hardware buttons. Press the PTT key. The screen displays "Invalid Battery!".
Denotes messages, directories, file names, Open "PSS.exe". folder names, and parameter values. Go to "D:/opt/local".
Directs you to access a multi-level menu. Go to File > New. In the Port text box, enter "22". For details about using the DWS, refer to Dispatch Workstation User Guide. To set the IP address, run the following command:
vos-cmd - m name IP Italic Denotes document titles. Denotes commands and their execution Courier New results. Key Operations Operation Description Short press Press and release quickly. Long press Press and hold for preset time. 4 Press and hold Keep the key pressed. 5 Please unpack carefully and check that you have received the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, Item Quantity (PCS) Item Quantity (PCS) Belt Clip USB Type-C Cable Strap Documentation Kit 1 1 1 1 1. Packing List contact your dealer. Radio Battery Power Adapter Charger 1 1 1 1 Figures in this manual are only for reference. 6 2. Product Overview 2.1 Product Layout No. Part Name No. Part Name No. Part Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 Channel Selector Knob Antenna 13 Strap Hole Push-to-Talk (PTT) Key LED Indicator 14 Belt Clip Volume Up Key Speaker 15 Battery 7 8 9 Volume Down Key 10 Microphone 16 Charging Contacts Side Key 3 (SK3) 11 Accessory Connector On-Off Key 12 USB Type-C Port
2.2 Programmable Keys For enhanced convenience, you can request your dealer to program the SK3 as shortcuts to radio features. For details, consult your dealer. 7 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). Use the charger to charge the battery alone or the battery attached to the radio. The LED indicator on the charger shows the charging status. For details, check the label on the bottom of the Use the USB Type-C cable to connect the radio with battery attached to the power adapter, power bank, or charger. PC. The LED indicator on the radio shows the charging status, as described in the following table. LED Indicator Charging Status Glows red The battery is being charged. Flashes red rapidly The battery fails to be charged. Glows green The battery is fully charged. 3.2 Attaching the Belt Clip Align the holder on the belt clip with the groove on the battery, and then press the belt clip downwards into place. 8 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. To remove the battery, make sure that the radio is turned off, and then lift the battery latch. 3.4 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 9 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. 10 3.5 Checking the Battery Power Press the preprogrammed Check Battery Power key to check the remaining battery power through the LED indicator and Text To Speech (TTS). LED Indicator TTS Radio Status Glows green for 2s Battery power level 3 The battery power is high. Glows orange for 2s Battery power level 2 The battery power is medium. Glows red for 2s Battery power level 1 The battery power is low. 11 4. Basic Operations 4.1 Turning On or Off the Radio To turn on or off the radio, press and hold the On-Off key. 4.2 Adjusting the Volume Press the Volume Up key to increase the volume, or Volume Down key to decrease the volume. 4.3 Selecting a Zone A zone is a group of channels within the same operational area. The radio supports 4 zones, each of which consists of up to 16 channels. To select a zone, press the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone Down key. The radio receives and transmits voice and data on the selected channel. Before selecting a channel, make sure 4.4 Selecting a Channel that the current zone contains the channel. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select a channel. 12 5. LED Indicator LED Indicator Radio Status Flashes green Glows red Glows green The radio is being turned on. The radio is transmitting. The radio is receiving. Flashes red slowly once every 1 minute The battery power is low. Flashes red rapidly once every 0.2s The radio is programming. Flashes orange slowly The radio is scanning. Glows orange The call is on hold. 13 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. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the group contact preset for the digital channel, and then press and A private call is a call from an individual user to another individual user. 6.1.1 Initiating a Group Call hold the PTT key. 6.1.2 Answering a Group Call You can answer a group call without any operation. 6.1.3 Ending a Group Call A group call ends when the call hang time expires. 6.2 Private Call 6.2.1 Initiating a Private Call hold the PTT key. 6.2.2 Answering a Private Call You can answer a private call without any operation. 6.2.3 Ending a Private Call A private call ends when the call hang time expires. 14 Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the private contact preset for the digital channel, and then press and 6.3 All Call An all call is a call from an individual user to all the other users on the current digital channel. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the all call contact preset for the digital channel, and then press and 6.3.1 Initiating an All Call hold the PTT key. 6.3.2 Answering an All Call You can answer an all call without any operation. 6.3.3 Ending an All Call An all call ends when the calling party releases the PTT key. 6.4 Call on Analog Channel (Without Signaling) On an analog channel without signaling, you can initiate a call to all the other users on the channel. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the analog channel, and then press and hold the PTT key. 15 7. Supplementary Features 7.1 VOX 7.2 Scan When the voice detected by the microphone reaches the value to trigger the transmission, the radio automatically transmits the voice without the PTT key pressed. The VOX Gain feature preprogrammed by your dealer is used to control the sensitivity of microphone transmission. Press the preprogrammed VOX key to enable this feature. The Scan feature allows you to listen to activities on other channels, keeping track of your team members. Press the preprogrammed Scan key to enable this feature. With this feature enabled, the radio scans according to the scan list preset for the current channel. The LED indicator flashes orange slowly. When detecting activities on a channel, the radio stays on the channel and the LED indicator glows green. 7.3 Squelch Level squelch level requires stronger signal. 7.4 Scrambler The squelch level refers to the squelch threshold required for the speaker of the radio to be turned on. The higher Press the preprogrammed Adjust Squelch Level key to adjust the squelch level. The Scrambler feature allows the radio to invert the frequency spectrum of transmitted audio signals. Only the receiving radio with the same Scrambler settings can restore the audio signals. This prevents eavesdropping and ensures communication privacy. Press the preprogrammed Scrambler key to enable this feature. 7.5 Monitor weak voices in the speaker. The Monitor feature allows the radio to receive more signals including weak signals, and helps you to recognize Press the preprogrammed Monitor key to switch between monitor squelch mode and receive squelch mode. 16 7.6 Squelch Off With the Squelch Off feature enabled, the speaker will keep unmuted regardless of whether carrier exists. Then the radio sounds background noise. Press the preprogrammed Squelch Off key to enable this feature. 17 8. Troubleshooting Phenomena Analysis Solution The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery. The radio cannot be The battery power may have run out. Recharge or replace the battery. turned on. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirtied or damaged Clean the battery contacts. battery contacts. The keys may fail to function Restart the radio. The keys do not temporarily. work. The LED indicator is abnormal. During receiving, the voice is weak, discontinuous, or totally inactive. The keys may be damaged. maintenance. The indication may be abnormal. Restart the radio. Contact your dealer or Hytera technicians for The LED indicator may be damaged. Contact your dealer or Hytera technicians for The signal may be weak. Make sure that the radio is within the signal maintenance. coverage. The volume may be low. Increase the volume. The speaker may be blocked or damaged. The power adapter plug may be inserted Clean the surface of the speaker. Reconnect the radio to the power adapter. The battery fails to into the socket improperly. be charged. The USB Type-C cable may be poorly connected. Reconnect the USB Type-C cable. 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. 18 9. Care and Cleaning To guarantee optimum performance as well as a long service life of the product, follow the tips below. 9.1 Product Care Do not pierce or scrape the product. Keep the product far away from substances that can corrode the circuitry. Do not hold the product by the earpiece cable. Close the accessory connector cover when no accessory is in use. the life span of the antenna. 9.2 Product Cleaning Turn off the product and remove the battery before cleaning. Do not hold the product by the antenna and swing it. This may affect the antenna performance and shorten Clean up the dust and fine particles on the product surface and charging contacts 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 that the product is completely dry before use. 19 10. Optional Accessories Use the accessories approved by Hytera 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. 20 LED PTT SK 11. Abbreviations Abbreviation Full Name Light-Emitting Diode Push-to-Talk Side Key 21 is the trademark or registered trademark of Hytera Communications Corporation Limited. 2021 Hytera Communications Corporation Limited. All Rights Reserved. Address: Hytera Tower, Hi-Tech Industrial Park North, 9108# Beihuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China Postcode: 518057 https://www.hytera.com