Hytera BP36X Digital Portable Radio User Manual

Hytera BP36X Digital Portable Radio

Product Information

Specifications:

• Product Name: Hytera BP36X Digital Portable Radio
• Manufacturer: Hytera Communications Corporation Limited
• Model: BP36X (X may represent 2, 5, 6, 8, or 9)
• Trademark: Hytera
• Compliance: FCC Part 15, ISED, IC SAR
• Radiation Exposure Limit: SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Information:
Before using the BP36X Digital Portable Radio, carefully read the Safety Information Booklet to prevent bodily injury or property loss due to incorrect operation.

Step-by-Step Procedures:

1. Turn on the device by pressing the power button.
2. Select the desired frequency or channel using the navigation buttons.
3. To transmit, press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk) button while speaking.
4. To receive, release the PTT button and listen for incoming messages.
5. Adjust volume levels using the dedicated volume control.

Maintenance:
Ensure the device is kept clean and free from dust or debris. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. Regularly check the battery level and recharge as needed.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Q: How do I charge the BP36X Digital Portable Radio?
  A: To charge the device, connect the provided charging cable to the radio’s charging port and plug the other end into a power source.

• Q: Can I use the radio in wet conditions?
  A: The BP36X Digital Portable Radio is not waterproof. Avoid exposing it to water or moisture to prevent damage.

• Q: How do I switch between different channels?
  A: You can switch between channels by using the channel selector knob on the radio. Rotate the knob to select the desired channel.

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:
BP36X Digital Portable Radio (X may represent 2, 5, 6, 8, or 9)

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: https://www.hytera.com.

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses 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.

Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC SAR Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End user must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The portable device is designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the Federal Communications Commission (USA). These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use when properly worn on the body and head.

ISED Compliance Statement

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IC SAR Statement
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End user must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The portable device is designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the ISED. These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use when properly worn on the body and head.

Documentation Information

Instruction Conventions

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 “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

Key Operations

Packing List

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

Product Layout

NOTE: To assign other features to programmable keys, contact your dealer.

Before Use

Charge the Battery

CAUTION:

• 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 USB Type-C cable to connect the radio with battery attached to the power adapter, power bank, or PC.
You can learn the charging status through the LED indicator.

Attach 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.

NOTE: You can press and hold the belt clip spring plate and push the belt clip upwards to remove it.

Attach the Audio Accessory
CAUTION: For optimal waterproof and dustproof performance, do as follows:

• Attach the accessory with care to avoid scraping the silicone rubber surrounding the audio jack.
• Close the audio jack cover after removing the accessory.

1. Open the audio jack cover.
2. Insert the audio accessory plug into the audio jack.

Basic Operations

Turn On or Off the Radio
Long press the Back/On-Off key.

Force Restart the Radio
If the radio fails to work properly, you can force restart the radio.

1. (Optional) Disconnect the USB Type-C cable from the radio.
2. Long press the Back/On-Off key for over 13s.

Adjust the Volume

1. Set the tone volume to Current Tone.
   • a. In the Settings interface, press the Up key or Down key to select Tones, and then press the OK/Menu key.
   • b. In the Tones interface, select a service or operation, and then press the OK/Menu key.
   • c. Select Current Tone, and the press OK/Menu key.
2. Press the Volume Up key to increase the volume, or Volume Down key to decrease the volume.

Select a Zone
A zone is a group of channels within the same operational area. The radio supports 8 zones, each of which consists of up to 16 channels.

• Through Zone List

1. On the home screen, press the OK/Menu key.
2. Press the Up key or Down key to select Zone, and then press the OK/Menu key.
3. Select the zone, and then press the OK/Menu key.

• Through Programmable Key
  Press the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone Down key.

Select 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. The radio can be configured with 256 channels.
To select a channel, rotate the Channel Selector knob.

Select a Contact

1. On the home screen, press the OK/Menu key.
2. Press the Up key or Down key to select Contacts, and then press the OK/Menu key.
3. Select Contact List, and then press the OK/Menu key.
4. Select Private Call, Group Call, or All Call, and then press the OK/Menu key.
5. Select a contact, and then press the OK/Menu key.

Check Device Info

1. On the home screen, press the OK/Menu key.
2. Press the Up key or Down key to select Device Info.
3. Press the OK/Menu key.
   You can view the radio ID, model, firmware version, serial number, and more.

Status Indications

You can learn the radio status through status icons and the LED indicator.

Status Icons

LED Indicator

Call on Digital Channel

To ensure optimal voice quality on the receiving radio, keep the microphone about 2.5 cm to 5 cm away from your mouth during speaking.

Group Call
A group call is a call from an individual user in a group to all the other members in the group.

1. Initiate a Group Call

   • Through Preset Contact
   1. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the group contact preset for the digital channel.
   2. Press and hold the PTT key.
   • Through Contact List
   1. Select the group contact according to 4.6 Select a Contact.
   2. Press and hold the PTT key.

2. Answer a Group Call
   You can answer a group call without any operation.

3. End a Group Call
   A group call ends when the call hang time expires.

Private Call
A private call is a call from an individual user to another individual user.

1. Initiate a Private Call

   • Through Preset Contact
   1. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the private contact preset for the digital channel.
   2. Press and hold the PTT key.
   • Through Contact List
   1. Select the private contact according to 4.6 Select a Contact.
   2. Press and hold the PTT key.

2. Answer a Private Call
   You can answer a private call without any operation.

3. End a Private Call
   A private call ends when the call hang time expires.

All Call
An all call is a call from an individual user to all the other users on the current digital channel.

1. Initiate an All Call

   • Through Preset Contact
   1. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the all call contact preset for the digital channel.
   2. Press and hold the PTT key.
   • Through Contact List
   1. Select the all call contact according to 4.6 Select a Contact.
   2. Press and hold the PTT key.

2. Answer an All Call
   You can answer an all call without any operation.

3. End an All Call
   An all call ends when the caller releases the PTT key.

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.

1. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select an analog channel.
2. Press and hold the PTT key.

Settings

Enter the Settings Interface

1. On the home screen, press the OK/Menu key.
2. Press the Up key or Down key to select Settings, and then press the OK/Menu key.

Lock the Keypad
You can lock the keypad to prevent misoperation.

• Auto Lock

1. In the Settings interface, press the Up key or Down key to select Keypad Lock, and then press the OK/Menu key.
2. (Optional) In the Keypad Lock interface, do the following:  

2. Select a key or multiple keys, and then press the OK/Menu key.

Change the preset lock time| 1. Select Lock Time.

2. Select a time, and then press the OK/Menu key.

3. Select Auto Lock, and then press the OK/Menu key.  

If the radio remains idle beyond the preset lock time, the keypad will be locked automatically.

• Manual Lock
  • Press the preprogrammed Keypad Lock key.
  • On the home screen, press the OK/Menu key, and then press the P1 key.

Set the Backlight
You can turn on the backlight to illuminate the LCD, which facilitates your operation under dim light.

1. In the Settings interface, press the Up key or Down key to select Backlight, and then press the OK/Menu key.
2. Do the following:
   If You Want to…| Then…
   ---|---
   Set backlight time| 1. Select Time , and then press the OK/Menu key.

2. Select a time, and then press the OK/Menu key

Adjust the brightness level| 1. Select Brightness , and then press the OK/Menu key.

2. Select a brightness level, and then press the OK/Menu key.

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Set the Silent Mode and Tones

1. Radio Silent
   After Radio Silent is enabled, the radio does not produce tones for any operation. To enable or disable Radio Silent, do either of the following:

   • Through Programmable Key
     Press the preprogrammed Radio Silent key.

   • Through Settings Interface

   1. In the Settings interface, press the Up key or Down key to select Tones, and then press the OK/Menu key.
   2. In the Tones interface, select Radio Silent, and then press the OK/Menu key.

2. Tones
   You can enable or disable tones for different operations.1

3. In the Settings interface, press the Up key or Down key to select Tones, and then press the OK/Menu key.

4. In the Tones interface, select a service or operation, and then press the OK/Menu key.

5. Set the tone level, and then press the OK/Menu key.

Supplementary Services

VOX
Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) allows the voice to trigger transmission. 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. VOX Gain preprogrammed by your dealer is used to control the sensitivity of microphone transmission.
To enable or disable VOX, do either of the following:

• Press the preprogrammed VOX key.
• In the Settings interface, press the Up key or Down key to select VOX, and then press the OK/Menu key.

Power Level
Power Level allows you to set the TX power level to high or low. High power enables communication with radios far away from you but consumes more battery power. Low power enables communication with radios close to you and saves battery power. To adjust the power level, press the preprogrammed Adjust Power Level key.

Scan
Scan allows you to listen to activities on other channels, keeping track of your team members.
To enable or disable Scan, do either of the following:

• Press the preprogrammed Scan key.
• In the Settings interface, press the Up key or Down key to select Scan, and then press the OK/Menu key.

With Scan enabled, the radio scans according to the scan list preset for the current channel, during which the LED indicator flashes orange slowly. When detecting activities on a channel, the radio stays on the channel and the LED indicator glows green.

Squelch

1. Squelch Off
   Squelch Off keeps the speaker unmuted regardless of whether carrier exists, during which the radio sounds background noise.
   To enable or disable Squelch Off, do either of the following:

   • Through Programmable Key
     Press the preprogrammed Squelch Off key.

   • Through Squelch Interface

   1. In the Settings interface, press the Up key or Down key to select Squelch, and then press the OK/Menu key.
   2. Select Squelch, and then press the OK/Menu key.

2. Squelch Level
   Squelch Level refers to the squelch threshold required for the speaker of the radio to be turned on. The higher squelch level requires stronger signal.
   To adjust Squelch Level, do either of the following:

   • Through Programmable Key
     Press the preprogrammed Adjust Squelch Level key.

   • Through Squelch Interface

   1. In the Settings interface, press the Up key or Down key to select Squelch, and then press the OK/Menu key.
   2. (Optional) Set each squelch level.
   • a. Select Level Setting, and then press the OK/Menu key.
   • b. Select Open Level, Normal Level, or Tight Level, and then press the OK/Menu key.
   • c. Select a level, and then press the OK/Menu key.
   3. Select Squelch Level, and then press the OK/Menu key.
   4. Select the Open, Normal, or Tight, and then press the OK/Menu key.
      NOTE: Level Standard: Open < Normal < Tight

Scrambler
Scrambler 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.
To enable or disable Scrambler, press the preprogrammed Scrambler key.

Monitor
Monitor allows the radio to receive more signals including weak signals, and helps you to recognize weak voices in the speaker. To switch between Monitor Squelch Mode and Receive Squelch Mode, press the preprogrammed Monitor key.

Talk Around
Talk Around allows you to continue communication in direct mode when the repeater malfunctions or your radio is out of the coverage of the repeater. To switch between Direct Mode and Repeater Mode, press the preprogrammed Talk Around key.

BT

• CAUTION:
  • To derive optimal communication quality, it is recommended that you use the BT devices approved by Hytera.
  • If BT earpieces of other companies are used, you must use them with the wireless ring PTT of Hytera. Otherwise, transmission is unavailable through the earpieces.

BT enables the radio to connect to a BT device for short-distance communication and data exchange. To enter the BT interface, do the following:

1. On the home screen, press the OK/Menu key.
2. Press the Up key or Down key to select BT, and then press the OK/Menu key.

Enable BT

• Press the preprogrammed BT key.
• In the BT interface, press the Up key or Down key to select BT, and then press the OK/Menu key. After BT is enabled, the LED indicator flashes blue once every 3s.

Connect a BT Device

• Unpaired Device

1. Switch the BT device to the pairing status.  

For details, refer to the User Manual of the BT device.

2. In the BT interface, press the Up key or Down key to select Auto Search, and then press the OK/Menu key.
3. Select the searched device, and then press the OK/Menu key.

• Paired Device

1. In the BT interface, press the Up key or Down key to select Paired Device, and then press the OK/Menu key.
2. Select the device, and then press the OK/Menu key.
3. Select Pair, and then press the OK/Menu key.

Check the BT MAC Address

1. In the BT interface, press the Up key or Down key to select My Device, and then press the OK/Menu key.
2. Select Hytera, and then press the OK/Menu key.

Set the Radio to Be Always Discovered

1. In the BT interface, press the Up key or Down key to select My Device, and then press the OK/Menu key.
2. Select Available, and then press the OK/Menu key.

Troubleshooting

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.

Care and Cleaning

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

Product Care

• Do not pierce or scrape the product.
• Do not drop 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 audio jack cover when no accessory is in use.

Product Cleaning
CAUTION: Turn off the product before cleaning.

• Clean up the dust and fine particles on the product surface with a clean and dry lint-free cloth or a brush regularly.
• Use neutral cleanser and 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
CAUTION: 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.

Abbreviations

is the trademark or registered trademark of Hytera Communications Corporation Limited.
© 2023 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

References

• Hytera Official Site - Innovate for a Safer World
• Hytera Official Site - Innovate for a Safer World

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