Hytera MD61X Digital Mobile Radio User Manual

Hytera MD61X Digital Mobile Radio

Icon Conventions

 : Indicates functions that are available on digital channel only.
 : Indicates functions that are available on analog channel only.

Disclaimer

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RF Radiation Information

This product must be restricted to operations in an occupational/controlled RF exposure environment. Users must be fully aware of the hazards of the exposure and able to exercise control over their RF exposure to qualify for the higher exposure limits.
RF Radiation Profile
Radio Frequency (RF) is a frequency of electromagnetic radiation in the range at which radio signals are transmitted. RF technology is widely used in communication, medicine, food processing and other fields. It may generate radiation during use.
RF Radiation Safety
In order to ensure user health, experts from relevant industries including science, engineering, medicine and health work with international organizations to develop standards for safe exposure to RF radiation. These standards consist of:

• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J;
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992;
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999;
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998;

EU Regulatory Conformance
As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.
Please note that the above information is applicable to EU countries only.

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.

Note: The frequency band is marked on the label of antenna; if not, please refer to the label on the radio for frequency band information.

Product Overview

Front Panel

Rear Panel

1

| RF    Antenna    Connector         (BNC female)| ****

3

| ****

Accessory Connector

2

| ****

Power Inlet

| ****

4

| GPS Antenna Connector (SMA female)

Note: The GPS antenna connector is available for MD61X mobile radios only.

Programmable Keys
For enhanced convenience, you may request your dealer to program the SK1, SK2, P1, P2 and P3 keys as shortcuts to certain feature.
LCD Icon

LED Indicator

Note: Unless otherwise specified, the PTT key mentioned in this manual indicates that of the palm microphone.

Installation

Instructions
Before you install the radio in a vehicle, be sure to read the following instructions carefully:

• The radio must work with a13.6V ± 15% negative ground electrical system only. Ensure to check the ground polarity and voltage of the vehicle power supply prior to installation.
• Install the radio in a location where you can reach the front panel conveniently.
• Check how long the screws will extend from the bottom surface of the radio before installation. Drill the mounting hole cautiously to avoid damage to the vehicle wiring and other parts.
• Install the radio with mounting bracket supplied by the Company, to avoid radio looseness in case of accidents. The loose radio may cause bodily injury.
• Connect the antenna and power cord to the radio before you install it in the bracket. And make sure the antenna and power cord are dedicated for digital radios of the Company.
• Keep sufficient clearance at the back of the radio for wiring.
• Be sure to use the fuse with the same specification for DC power cord upon replacement.
• If there are any other device in the vicinity of this radio, the distance between the antenna of this radio and the antenna of such RF device shall be no less than 10 meters.

Installation Tools

• Electric Drill
• Cross head screwdriver
• Hex socket sleeve (for 4.8 * 20mm self-tapping screws)

Installation Parts

Installation Procedure

1. Install the bracket in a location where you can operate the radio conveniently.
2. Connect accessories such as the antenna and power cord to the radio.
3. Slide the radio into the properly mounted bracket and secure it using the locking knobs.
4. Install the microphone hanger in a location where it can be reached easily.
5. Plug the palm microphone into the radio, but at first align the triangle index on the palm microphone with the microphone installation index. Place the palm microphone on the hanger when you do not use it.

Basic Operations

• Turning the Radio On/Off: Long press Power On/Off key to turn the radio on and off.
• Adjusting the Volume: After the radio is powered on, turn the volume menu up increase the voice volume, turn the volume menu down is to decease it.
• Selecting a Zone: A zone is a group of channels with the same property, which can facilitate convenient management over the channels. The radio supports 3 zones, each of which consists of up to 16 channels. If the Zone Notify feature is enabled by your dealer, the radio will announce the zone number when selecting zone.
• Selecting a Channel: You can press the Channel Selector knob to switch it to channel selection

If the Channel Notify feature is enabled by your dealer, the radio will announce the channel number upon channel switching.
Note: The number and alias of a new contact must be unique.

Call Services

After the radio is powered on, you can make and receive calls. To ensure optimal volume of the receiving radio, keep the microphone about 2.5 to 5 centimeters away from your mouth when the radio is transmitting.

Private Call

Initiating a Private Call
When you initiate a private call, the radio will display the icon . You can make a private call through any of the following ways:
Preset Contact: In the home screen, hold down the PTT key to initiate a private call to the private contact preset for the current channel. You may request your dealer to preset a regular private contact for each digital channel.
Contact List
Step 1 Go to “Menu -> Contact -> Contact List”.
Step 2 Use the Up/Down key to select an appropriate contact.
Step 3 Hold down the PTT key to initiate a private call.
Call Logs
Step 1 Go to “Menu -> Call Logs -> Outgoing/Incoming/Missed”.
Step 2 Use the Up/Down key to select an appropriate contact.
Step 3 Hold down the PTT key to initiate a private call.
Manual Dial
Step 1 Go to “Menu -> Contact -> Manual Dial”.
Step 2 Input the private call number using the numeric keypad.
Step 3 Hold down the PTT key to initiate a private call.

Note

• If both the Private Call Manual Dial and Group Call Manual Dial are available, you can press to switch between the two dialing methods, and the radio will display the call type (Private ID/ Group ID).
• If the Default Numeric Key Selection feature is enabled by your dealer, you can enter a private call number in the home screen, and then hold down the PTT key to initiate a private call. However, if the DTMF keypad is enabled, the number entered in the home screen is a phone number. You can dial the private call number through the “Manual Dial” menu only.

Receiving and Responding to a Private Call

When you receive a private call, the radio will display the icon , then you can listen to it without any operation. You can hold down the PTT key to call back within the preset time. If you do not respond to it, the radio will display appropriate indications.

Group Call Initiating a Group Call
When you initiate a group call, the radio will display the icon . You can make a group call through any of the following ways. The operation is similar to initiating a private call.
Preset Contact
In the home screen, hold down the PTT key to initiate a group call to the group call contact preset for the current channel.

Contact List
Step 1 Go to “Menu -> Contact -> Contact List”.
Step 2 Use the Up/Down key to select an appropriate contact.
Step 3 Hold down the PTT key to initiate a group call.
Manual Dial
The operation is the same as initiating a private call.

Receiving and Responding to a Group Call
When you receive a group call, the radio will display the icon on the LCD. You can hold down the PTT key to call back within the preset time.
Call on Analog Channel (Without Signaling)
To transmit on an analog channel, hold down the PTT and speak into the microphone. To receive, release the PTT key. Please refer to the Feature Description and Operation Manual along with the product for operation description on how to make and receive calls on the analog channel with signaling.
Emergency Call
In case of emergency, you can use Emergency Call to ask for help from your companion or the control center.
Emergency Call needs to be configured and enabled by your dealer. Please refer to the Feature Description and Operation Manual along with the product for details.

Troubleshooting

Connect the power cord properly.

During receiving, the voice is weak, discontinuous or totally inactive.

| ****

The volume level may be low.

| Increase the volume by rotating the Volume Control knob.
The antenna may get loose or may be improperly installed.| ****

Turn off the radio and reattach the antenna.

The speaker may be blocked or damaged.| ****

Clean the surface of the speaker.

You               cannot communicate with other members in analog mode.

| The frequency or signaling may be inconsistent with that of other members.|

Set your TX/RX frequency and signaling to the same as that of other members.

You may be too far away from the group members.| ****

Move towards other members.

In digital mode, there’s                      RX indication on the radio, you cannot communicate with

other members.

| ****

The digital carrier may be received but may not be demodulated due to inconsistent ID with that of other members.

| ****

Sets the same ID of other members.

Irrelevant communication  or noise is heard on the channel.

| You may be interrupted by radios using the same frequency.| ****

Adjust the squelch level.

The radio may be set with no signaling.

| Set your radio with signaling to avoid interference at the same frequency, and make sure that all members share the same signaling.
The noise is too loud.| You may be too far away from other members.| Move towards other members, and restart the radio to try again.
Phenomena| Analysis| Solution
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 | You may locate in an unfavorable position. 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                           (such as

electromagnetic interference).

| ****

Stay away from equipment that may cause interference.

You cannot use the keys.| The keypad may fail to function temporarily.| ****

Restart the radio.

The LCD does not display                    any information.| ****

The LCD may fail to function temporarily.

| ****

Restart the radio.

The GPS cannot locate                   your position.

| The GPS antenna may be connected improperly.| ****

Properly connect the GPS antenna.

GPS signals may not be received due to unfavorable position.| ****

Move to an open and flat area to try again.

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 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 directly.
• Attach the accessory connector cover when the accessory is not in use.

Product Cleaning
Caution: Power off the product and disconnect the power supply 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, control 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.

Optional Accessories

The following items are the main optional accessories for the product, and please consult your local dealer for more other accessories.
Caution: Use the accessories specified by the Company only. If not, the Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of use of unauthorized accessories.

Power Supply

| PS16001| Power Supply of Base Station Cabinet
PS22002| Power Supply for Mobile Radio (220W, Backup Power Supply applicable)

Audio Accessories

| SM09D1| External Speaker
SM10A1| Desktop Microphone
SM19A1| Keypad Microphone
SM20A1| Telephone Style Handset
SM20A2| Telephone Style Handset with Keypad

Cable

| PC37| DB26-connector Programming Cable (USB port)
PC40| DB26-connector Data Cable (USB port)
PC43| DB26-connector Dispatching Cable with USB Port&Dual Audio Jack
PC46| Data Cable(COM Port)
PC47| Programming Cable (USB port)
PC48| Data Cable(COM Port)(6 meters)
PC49| Back-to-back Data Cable (DB26 to DB26)
PC60| Ignition Cable for Mobile Radio
PC71| Serial Device Server

Others

| BRK15| Installation Accessory for Rack-mounted Power Supply (2U)(Black)(Dual channel)
RCC04| Mobile Radio Remote Mount Kit (3 meters)(IP67)
Type| Model| Name
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 | RCC05| Mobile Radio Remote Mount Kit (6 meters)(IP67)
RCC06| Mobile Radio Remote Mount Kit (3 meters)(IP54)
RCC07| Mobile Radio Remote Mount Kit (6 meters)(IP54)
–| Omni-directional Antenna

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.

FCC Regulations
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requires that all radio communication products should meet the requirements set forth in the above standards before they can be marketed in the U.S, and the manufacturer shall post a RF label on the product to inform users of operational instructions, so as to enhance their occupational health against exposure to RF energy.

Operational Instruction s 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 always adhere to the followings:
Gain of antenna must not exceed 3.65dBi (VHF).
Antenna Installation: install the antenna at least 100cm away from your body, in accordance with the requirements of the antenna manufacturer/supplier.
This radio complies with IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50% and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use only.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an controlled environment . This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance cm between the radiator &you body

ISEDC Statement
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada license-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

ISEDC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with ISEDC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an controlled environment . This transmitter must not be co‐located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance cm between the radiator &you body.

Preface
Thanks for your favor in our product. This manual is helpful for you to quickly know how to use the product. For detailed features and operations, please refer to the Feature Description and Operation Manual along with the product. To avoid body injury or property loss caused by mis-operation, please read the Safety Information Booklet carefully before use.
This manual is applicable to the following product: MD61X Digital Mobile Radio (X may represent 2, 5, 6 or 8)

References

• Hytera | Official Site - Trusted Two Way Radio and Critical Communications Solution

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