Hytera BD612i Digital Portable Radio User Manual

BD612i Digital Portable Radio
User Manual

BD612i 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.
This manual is applicable to the following product:
BD61X 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).
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.

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.us.

Documentation Information

This section describes the conventions and revision history of this document.
Documentation Conventions
Instruction Conventions

product.
NOTE| Indicates references that can further describe the related topics.
CAUTION| Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment damage.
WARNING| Indicates situations that could cause minor personal injury.
DANGER| Indicates situations that could cause major personal injury or even death.

Notation Conventions

The Log Level Settings dialogue box appears.
Press the PTT key.
” “| Denotes messages, directories, file names, folder names, and parameter values.| The screen displays “Invalid Battery!”.
Open “PDT_PSS.exe”.
Go to “D:/opt/local”.
In the Port text box, enter “22”.

| Directs you to access a multi-level menu.| Go to File > New.
Italic| Denotes document titles.| For details about using the DWS, refer to Dispatch Workstation User Guide.
Courier New| Denotes commands and their execution results.| To set the IP address, run the following command:
vos-cmd – m name IP

Revision History

Packing List

Please unpack carefully and check that you have received the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer.

NOTE

• 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.

Product Overview

2.1 Product Layout

2.2 Programmable Key
For enhanced convenience, you can request your dealer to program SK as a shortcut to a radio feature. Consult your dealer for assignable radio features.

2.3 LED Indicator

channel during a call.
Within such a period, you can press and hold the PTT key and speak.

Before Use

3.1 Charging the Battery

CAUTION

• Read the Safety Information Booklet before charging.
• Use the approved charger to charge the battery.
• The remaining lithium-ion battery power is limited to 30% pursuant to the new lithium battery shipment regulation approved by International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Before initial use, charge the battery. You can charge either the standalone battery or the radio with battery attached.
It is recommended to power off the radio during charging.
The LED indicator on the charger indicates the charging status. For details, see the following table.

charged.

3.2 Attaching the Battery

1. Push the battery latch to , and then remove the battery cover.
2. Inset the top of the battery into the slot, and then press the bottom of the battery toward the radio until the battery is securely inserted.
3. Put the battery cover back in place, and then push the battery latch to .

NOTE
To remove the battery, make sure that the radio is turned off, and then lift the battery latch.

3.3 Attaching the Antenna
CAUTION
Do not hold the radio by the antenna and swing it. This may affect the antenna performance and shorten the life span of the antenna.

1. Align the threaded end of the antenna with antenna connector.
2. Tighten the antenna clockwise.

3.4 Attaching the Belt Clip

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws on the back of the radio.
2. Align the screw holes on the belt clip with those on the back of the radio.
3. Put the screws back in place, and then use the screwdriver to tighten them.

3.5 Attaching the Audio Accessory

1. Rotate the screws on the accessory connector cover counterclockwise to open it.
2. Plug the accessory into the accessory connector.
3. Tighten the screw on the accessory plug clockwise.

3.6 Checking the Battery Power
To check the battery power, press and hold the preprogrammed Battery Power Indicator key. The following table lists the battery power indications.

replace the battery.

Basic Operations

4.1 Turning the Radio On or Off
To turn the radio on or off, rotate the On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise or counterclockwise until a click is heard.
4.2 Adjusting the Volume
To increase or decrease the volume, rotate the On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise or counterclockwise.
4.3 Selecting a Zone
A zone is a group of channels within the same operational area. The radio supports up to three zones, each of which contains up to 16 channels.
To select a zone, press the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone Down key.
4.4 Selecting a Channel
To select a channel, rotate the Channel Selector knob.
If the Channel Notify feature is enabled, the radio automatically announces the current channel upon power-on and channel change.

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.

5.1 Call on Digital Channel
You can initiate or receive the following types of calls on a digital channel:

• Private call: a call from an individual user to another individual user.
• Group call: a call from an individual user in a group to all the other members in the group.
• All call (enabled by your dealer): a call from an individual user to all other users on the current channel.

Initiating a Call

• On the home screen, rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the required channel, and then press and hold the PTT key to initiate a call to the private/group/all call contact preset on the channel.
• If the One Touch Call feature is configured by your dealer, press the preprogrammed One Touch Call key, and then press the PTT key to initiate a call to a private or group contact.

Receiving and Responding to a Call
You can listen to an incoming call without any operation.
To respond to a private or group call, press and hold the PTT key within the preset time.

Ending a Call

• A private/group call ends when the call hang time expires.
• An all call ends when the calling party releases the PTT key.

5.2 Call on Analog Channel (Without Signaling)
You can initiate a call to all other users on the current analog channel. The operations are the same as those on digital channel.

Supplementary Features

High or Low. High level strengthens the TX signal. Low level saves the battery power.| Press the prepmgrammed Puss er Level Adjust key to adjust the power level
Scan| The feature allows you to listen to activities on other channels, keeping track of your group members. With the feature enabled, the radio searches the scan list preset for the current channel. After detecting activities on a channel, the radio stays on it.| Press the preprogrammed Scan key to enable or disable the feature. If a channel is configured with Scan, the radio automatically scans when switching to the channel.
Emergency| The feature allows you to ask for help from your companion or the control center in case of emergency. With the highest priority, you can initiate an emergency call whenever your radio is transmitting or receiving.| Press the preprogrammed Emergency On key to initiate an emergency call to the preset contact.
With the Alarm w/Call to Follow feature enabled, you can talk in an emergency call by speaking into the microphone without pressing the PTT key.
VOX| The feature allows you to transmit voice without pressing and holding the PTT key. The radio automatically transmits voice when the volume reaches the preset level. To set the desired sensitivity of the microphone transmission, consult your dealer to configure the VOX Gain Level.| You can use the feature with the earpiece with VOX. To enable the VOX feature, do as follows:
1.Toggle the PTTNOX switch on the
earpiece to VOX, and insert the earpiece into radio.
2.Press the preprogrammed VOX key on radio.
If a channel is configured with VOX, the radio automatically enables the feature when switching to the channel.
3.To disable the VOX feature, toggle the switch to PTT.
Talk Around| The feature allows you to continue communication in DMO mode, when the repeater malfunctions or your radio is out of
the repeater’s coverage.| Press the preprogrammed Talk Around key to change between DMO and repeater mode.
Busy Channel Lockout| The feature prevents you from talking on a channel that is already in use. The radio keeps beeping if you press and hold the PTT key when the current channel is occupied by other radios.| The feature is enabled by default.
TOT| The feature allows the radio to
automatically stop voice transmission and keep beeping when the preset period (60s by default) expires. To stop beeping, release the PTT key. You need to wait for a certain preset period to initiate a call again.
In this way, the feature prevents a channel from being occupied for an extended period and avoids potential radio damage caused by overheating.| The feature is enabled by default.
Keypad Lock| The feature allows you to lock the keypad or knobs to avoid unintended operations, when they are not in use.| Press the preprogrammed Keypad Lock key to enable or disable the feature.
Battery Save| The feature allows the radio to
automatically enter Battery Save mode if no carrier is detected or no transmission is made within a certain period.| The feature is enabled by default.
Adjust Squelch Level| The feature allows you to adjust the squelch threshold required for the radio to be unmuted. Generally, the higher squelch level requires stronger signal for the radio to be unmuted. The squelch level includes Low, Normal, and Tight.| Press the preprogrammed Adjust Squelch Level key to adjust the level.
Monitor| The feature allows the radio to receive more signals or weak signals, which helps you to recognize the weak voice in the speaker.| Press the preprogrammed Monitor key to enable or disable the feature.
Scrambler| The feature allows the radio to invert the frequency spectrum of transmitted audio signals. Only the receiving radio with the same scrambler setting can restore the audio signals. This prevents eavesdropping and ensures communication privacy.| Press the preprogrammed Scrambler key to enable or disable the feature. If a channel is configured with Scrambler, the radio automatically enables the feature when switching to the channel.
CFCSS/CDCSS| The feature allows the radio to play the voice only when the received CTCSS/CDCSS matches the transmitted CTCSS/CDCSS.| Consult your dealer to enable this feature.

Troubleshooting

Remove and reattach the battery.
The battery power may run out.| Recharge or replace the battery.
The battery may stiller 1rom poor contact caused by dirty or damaged battery contacts.| Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery.
During reception, the voice is weak, intermittent, or totally inactive.| The battery voltage may be low.| Recharge or replace the battery.
The volume level may be low.| Increase the volume.
The antenna may be loose or may be installed incorrectly.| Turn off the radio, remove, and reattach the antenna.
The speaker may be blocked.| Clean the surface of the speaker.
You cannot communicate with
other group members.| The frequency or signal strength may be low in comparison to other members.| Verify that your TX/RX frequency and signal strength are correct.
The channel type (digital or analog) may be set incorrectly.| Verify that you am on the correct digital or analog channel.
You may be too far away from other members.| Stay close with other members.
Unknown voices or noise is heard on the channel.| You may be interrupted by radios using the same frequency.
The radio in analog mode may be set with no signaling.| Change the frequency, or adjust the squelch level.
Request your dealer to set signaling for all radios operating at the same frequency, and make sure that all members share the same signaling.
During reception, you hear too much noise and hiss.| You may be too far away from other members.| Move towards other members.
You may be in an unfavorable position. For example, your communication may be blocked by high buildings or blocked in an undergound area.| Move to an open and flat area, restart the radio, and try again.
It may be the result of external
disturbance (such as electromagnetic interference).| Stay away from equipment that nary cause interference.
The radio keeps transmitting.| You may toggle the PTTNOX switch on the earpiece with VOX feature to VOX.| Reinsert the earpiece or switch to another channel.
You hear unclear voice.| The signal is poor.| Make sure that call participants am within the communication range.

If the above solutions cannot fix your problems, or you may have some other queries, contact your dealer or the Company for more technical support.

Care and Cleaning

To guarantee optimal performance as well as a long service life of the product, please follow the tips below.

8.1 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 antenna or earpiece cable.
• Close the accessory connector cover when no accessory is in use.

8.2 Product Cleaning

CAUTION
Turn the product off 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 that the product is completely dry before use.

Optional Accessories

Contact your 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 losses or damages arising out of use of unauthorized accessories.

Abbreviations

is the trademark or registered trademark of Hytera Communications Corporation Limited.
© 202 2 Hytera Communications Corporation Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Hytera US Inc.
8 Whatney, Irvine, CA 92618
949-326-5742
1363 Shotgun Road, Sunrise, FL 33326
954-846-1011
www.hytera.us info@hytera.us
Hytera Canada
100 Leek Crescent, Unit 11
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3E6
905-305-7545
www.hytera.ca info@hytera.ca

References

• Hytera Canada - The Leader in Two-Way Radio Communications
• Hytera Official Site - Innovate for a Safer World
• Hytera US Inc - The Leader in Two-Way Radio - Official USA Site

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