HYT TC-580 User manual

Preface
Thank you for purchasing HYT TC-580 portable radio. It incorporates ergonomic design, and practical
features such as front panel programming and DTMF Encode & Decode. You can conveniently customize
radio settings and make calls.
To derive optimum performance from your radio, please read the Safety Information Booklet and Owner’s
Manual carefully before use.

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Icon Information
The following icons are available through this manual:
Caution: indicates situations that could cause damage to your radio.
Note: indicates tips that can help you make better use of your radio.
Term Explanation
The following terms will appear through this manual:
Key Operation
Short press: to press a key and release it quickly.
Long press: to press and hold down a key for above 1.5 seconds.
Hold down: to press a key and remain holding it down.
User Mode
Refers to the mode entered after you turn on the radio directly.
Manual Program Mode
Refers to the mode entered after you turn on the radio with both PTT and SK2 held down for 1.5
seconds.
Zone
Zone is a group of channels, dedicated for you to organize channels.
Zone All
Includes all available channels.
DTMF
Dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signaling is used for making selective calls, calling party
identification, call alert and etc.
CTCSS/CDCSS
The signaling can help you prevent unwanted conversations at the same frequency.
PTT ID
PTT ID, namely radio identity, allows a radio with display and the control center to identify the calling
party.

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Copyright Information
HYT and CRS are registered trademarks of HYT in PRC and other countries and/or areas. HYT 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 HYT product described in this manual may include HYT computer programs stored in memory or
other media. Laws in the PRC and/or other countries or areas preserve for HYT exclusive rights for HYT
computer programs. The purchase of this product shall not be deemed to grant, either directly or by
implication, any rights to the purchaser with respect to HYT computer programs. Any HYT computer
programs may not be copied, modified, distributed, decompiled, or reverse-engineered in any manner
without the prior written consent of HYT.
Disclaimer
HYT 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 prior notice due to
continuous technology development. No part of this manual may be copied, modified, translated, or
distributed in any manner without the express written permission of HYT.
If you have any suggestions or would like to learn more details, please visit us at: http://www.hyt.cn.

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RF Energy Exposure Compliance
● Your radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international
standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for
occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50%
transmitting and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use only. In terms of measuring
RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable
RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking in VOX and PTT mode), not when it is
receiving (listening) or in standby mode.
● The device complies with SAR and/or RF field strength limits of RSS-102 requirement and
contact information where the user can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and
compliance.
Your radio complies with the following of RF energy exposure standards and
guidelines
● 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 Edition
● International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
Operational Instructions 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 transmit no more than
50% of the time and always adhere to the following procedures:
Transmit and Receive
To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) key; to receive, release the PTT key.

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EU Regulatory Conformance
The equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
the Directive 1999/5/EC.
Note: The above information is applicable to EU countries only.
FCC Licensing Information
Part 15 Compliance
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.
FCC Licensing Requirements
A license from Federal Communications Commission is required prior to use. Your dealer will
program each radio with your authorized frequencies, signaling codes, etc., and will be there to meet
your communications needs as your system expands. Contact your dealer for more information.

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Contents
Checking Items in the Package ............................................................................................ 7
Radio Overview .................................................................................................................... 8
Radio Controls.................................................................................................................................8
Programmable Keys ........................................................................................................................9
Before Use.......................................................................................................................... 10
Charging the Battery......................................................................................................................10
Assembly and Disassembly........................................................................................................... 11
Status Indications ............................................................................................................... 13
LCD Icons......................................................................................................................................13
LED Indicator.................................................................................................................................13
Basic Operations ................................................................................................................15
Turning the Radio On/Off...............................................................................................................15
Entering Power-on Password ........................................................................................................15
Adjusting the Volume .....................................................................................................................15
Selecting a Zone............................................................................................................................15
Selecting a Channel.......................................................................................................................16
Inputting a Frequency....................................................................................................................16
Adjusting Power Level ...................................................................................................................17
Transmitting/Receiving a Call ........................................................................................................17
Locking/Unlocking the Keypad ......................................................................................................17
Menu Navigation.................................................................................................................18
Call List..........................................................................................................................................18
Zone ..............................................................................................................................................18
Settings..........................................................................................................................................18
Scan ..............................................................................................................................................20
Keypad Mode ................................................................................................................................20
Functions and Operations................................................................................................... 22
Time-out Timer (TOT) ....................................................................................................................22
Channel Scan ................................................................................................................................22
Emergency ....................................................................................................................................23
Quick Call ......................................................................................................................................24
Home Channel...............................................................................................................................24
Display Mode Switch .....................................................................................................................24
Keypad Mode Switch.....................................................................................................................25
Talk Around....................................................................................................................................25
Monitor...........................................................................................................................................25
Squelch Off....................................................................................................................................26
Compandor....................................................................................................................................26
Scrambler ......................................................................................................................................27
VOX...............................................................................................................................................27
Whisper .........................................................................................................................................28

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Reverse Display ............................................................................................................................28
Signaling Introduction ......................................................................................................... 29
CTCSS/CDCSS.............................................................................................................................29
Dual Tone Multiple Frequency (DTMF) ..........................................................................................29
Manual Program ................................................................................................................. 31
CH Set ...........................................................................................................................................31
Zone Set ........................................................................................................................................34
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 36
Care and Cleaning.............................................................................................................. 37
Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................... 38
Appendix: Input Method...................................................................................................... 40

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Checking Items in the Package
Please unpack carefully and check that all items listed below are received. If any item is missing or
damaged, please contact your dealer.
Battery Rapid-rate Charger (for Li-Ion battery) Power Adapter (different P/N for
differentcountriesandareas)
Antenna Belt Clip Strap
Owner’s Manual & Safety Information Booklet Radio Unit
Note:
The above pictures are for reference only. Actual products may vary slightly.
The antenna may vary with different frequency bands. And the frequency band is marked on the
label of antenna; if not, please refer to the label on the radio for frequency band information.
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Radio Overview
Radio Controls
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No. Part Name No. Part Name
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1 Strap Hole ○
11 Microphone
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2 Antenna ○
12 Speaker
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3 PTT Key ○
13 Accessory Jack Cover
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4 SK1 (programmable) ○
14 Numeric Keypad
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5 SK2 (programmable) ○
15 Battery Latch
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6 LCD Display ○
16 Accessory Jack
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7 Function Keypad ○
17 Belt Clip
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8 LED Indicator ○
18 Battery
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9 TK (programmable) ○
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10 Radio On-Off/Volume
Control Knob
Programmable Keys
For enhanced convenience, you may request your dealer to program the keys SK1, SK2, and TK as
shortcuts to the functions listed below:
No. Shortcut Keys Description
1 Adjust Power Level To adjust power level through one button
press.
2 Call 1
3 Call 2
4 Call 3
5 Call 4
6 Call 5
To quickly make a call to a pre-defined user.
7 Compandor For clear voice in noisy environments.
8 Display Mode Switch
To switch display of channel information
among channel No., channel alias and
channel frequency.
9 Emergency To summon help in emergent situations.
10 Home Channel To quickly switch to the Home channel.
11 Keypad Mode To quickly switch keypad entry among
frequency, channel, DTMF, or to disable it.
12 Monitor
13 Monitor Momentary
To adjust the condition for incoming signal
match.
14 Squelch Off
15 Squelch Off Momentary
To always unmute speaker no matter
whether carrier is present or not.
16 Scan To receive signals on other channels.
17 Scrambler To encrypt voice and thus protect your
conversations from eavesdropping.
18 VOX The radio can automatically begin to
transmit when you speak.
19 Whisper The feature allows you to speak quietly into
the radio and still be heard clearly.
20 Reverse Display To invert display contents 180 degrees.
21 Talk Around To directly communicate with other radios.
Note: Long and short press of a key can be a different functions by your dealer.

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Before Use
Charging the Battery
Use only the charger and battery specified by HYT. Charger LED can indicate the charging process.
Charge Diagram
Procedures
1. Connect the power adapter to AC source. See arrow 1.
2. Plug the power adapter into the rear socket of the charger. See arrow 2.
3. Place the radio with the battery attached, or the battery alone, into the charger. See arrow 3.
4. The charging process initiates when LED glows red, and is completed when LED glows green.
Note: To achieve optimal battery performance, please charge the battery for 5 hours before initial
use.
Charge Indicator
LED Indicator Charge Status
LED solidly glows red. Charging
LED solidly glows orange. 90% charged
LED solidly glows green. Idle or charge completed
When battery power runs low, the LED will flash red, and the low-pitched tone will sound periodically. In
this case, please replace or charge the battery.
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Note: Be sure to read the Safety Information Booklet, to get necessary safety information.
Assembly and Disassembly
Attaching the Antenna
Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it.
To remove the antenna, rotate it counter-clockwise.
Attaching the Battery
1. Press the belt clip and slide the battery into the radio’s slot.
2. Slightly press the bottom of the battery until a click is heard.
To remove the battery, turn off the radio first. Then press the belt clip, and slide the battery latch upward to
release the battery.
Attaching the Belt Clip
1. Remove the screws.
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2. Align the screw holes on the belt clip with those on the radio’s body, and then tighten the screws.
To remove the belt clip, loosen the screws.
Attaching Accessories
1. Open the accessory jack cover.
2. Plug an accessory into the accessory jack, and then tighten the screw.
To remove accessories, loosen the screw first.
Caution: When you are using an external accessory, waterproof performance of the radio may get
affected.

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Status Indications
LCD Icons
Icon Name Icon Description
There is no signal;
RSSI
There is signal for receiving;
Transmit Icon Transmission is in progress;
Scanning is in progress;
Scanning pauses on a non-priority channel;
Scan Icons
Scanning pauses on Priority Channel 1;
The current channel is operating at low power;
Transmit Power
Icons The current channel is operating at high power;
Battery Strength
Icons More bars indicate more battery power;
Home Channel Icon The radio stays on a Home channel;
Monitor Icon Monitor function is active;
Squelch Icon Speaker is unmuted;
VOX Icon VOX function is active;
Keypad Lock Icon The keypad is locked;
Whisper Icon Whisper function is active;
Scrambler Icon Scrambler function is active;
Compandor Icon Compandor function is active;
Emergency Icon
The Emergency function is active or an
emergency alarm is received;
Talk Around Icon Talk Around function is active;
CTCSS Icon CT TX/RX CTCSS is programmed on current
channel;
CDCSS Icon DT TX/RX CDCSS is programmed on current
channel;
DTMF Icon DF TX/RX DTMF is programmed on current
channel.
LED Indicator
The top LED indicator will help you easily identify the current status of your radio.
LED Indicator Radio Status
Red LED glows. Transmitting
Red LED flashes. Low battery alert
Green LED glows. Receiving
Green LED flashes. Scanning

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Orange LED glows. A call is transmitted (within the Auto Reset Time)
Orange LED flashes slowly. A call is received (within the Auto Reset Time)
Orange LED flashes rapidly. A call is missed

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Basic Operations
Turning the Radio On/Off
Rotate the Radio On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise/counter-clockwise until a click is heard to turn
the radio on/off.
Entering Power-on Password
You may go to the menu “Settings->PowerOn PSW” to set the password on or off. See PowerOn PSW on
page 19 for more details.
After you input the password, press to confirm. Then a power-on alert tone will sound, and the
home screen will appear. However, if the password is incorrect, the display will show “Error”, prompting
you to enter the password again.
Note:
When PowerOn PSW is set on, you will be required to input the password to turn on the radio.
The password is programmable by your dealer, and may contain up to 8 digits.
Adjusting the Volume
You may adjust call volume through the knob. Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the volume, or
counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.
To adjust volume for alert tones or warning tones, go to the menu “Settings->Alert VOL / PowerOn VOL /
Key VOL / Warning VOL” (See Settings on page 18 for more details).
Selecting a Zone
The radio supports up to 32 zones. You may choose to operate in a single zone, or choose Zone All so
you can access all the available channels. You may select a zone through any of the following methods:
You may quickly toggle to your desired zone, through press of the programmed Zone Up or
Zone Down key; or
Go to the menu “Zone”, press / to select your desired zone, and then press
to confirm.

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Note: You may include channels in a zone in Manual Program mode, or ask your dealer to include
them in a zone.
Selecting a Channel
The radio supports up to 256 channels. You may select a channel through any of the following methods:
Press / to select your desired channel; or
When the keypad input mode is set to Channel, directly enter the channel No., and then press
to switch to the channel (see Keypad Mode Switch on page 24 for more details); or
Press the programmed Home Channel key to quickly switch to the Home channel (See Home
Channel on page 23 for more details).
Inputting a Frequency
You can manually input a desired frequency within the frequency band of your radio, to transmit and
receive calls. Operations:
1. Select Frequency from the menu “Keypad Mode”, and press .
2. Return to the home screen, input your desired frequency through the keypad, and press .
By way of illustration, to input frequency 365.65000MHz, just press the following keys one by one:
+ + + + + +
Then the entered frequency will appear on the home screen, and you can transmit and receive on the
frequency.
Note:
The entered frequency will be saved if you turn the radio off and back on, but will not be saved if
you change channel. It will be used for both transmitting and receiving. However, other channel
parameters such as TX power and channel spacing will remain unchanged. To save the
frequency permanently or to customize other channel parameters, enter the Manual Program
mode and go to “CH Set” (See CH Set on page 30 for more details).
If you enter a frequency out of the frequency band, the LCD will display “Out of Range”. If the
entered frequency is not compliant with the rule, the radio will display a valid frequency closest
to it.

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This function may not be available in certain countries or regions. Please contact your local
dealer for more information.
Adjusting the Power Level
Generally, we recommend you to adopt low power for battery saving. However, if you cannot
communicate with radios located at a distant place with low power, please select high power. Operations
to change power level:
Press the programmed Adjust Power Level key to switch between high and low; or
Enter the Manual Program mode, and go to “CH Set->Option Items->Power Level”, to select
high or low power (See Power Level on page 32 for more details).
The home screen shows the icon for high power, and for low power.
Transmitting/Receiving a Call
To transmit a call, press and hold down the PTT, and speak into the microphone. During transmitting, the
LED solidly glows red, and the icon appears on the display.
To receive, just release the PTT. When a signal is received, the LED solidly glows green, and the icon
appears on the display.
Note:
To ensure optimal volume of the receiving radio, hold the radio approximately 2.5 to 5
centimeters away from your mouth.
Communication range may get affected in rainy days or forest locations.
Locking/Unlocking the Keypad
Locking the keypad can prevent accidental keypad operation.
To lock or unlock the keypad, press and then immediately.
Note: When the keypad is locked, the radio can also respond to the keys PTT, SK1, SK2 and TK.
批注 [x4]: 增加说明：在某些
国家或地区，此功能的使用可
能会受到限制，具体请咨询当
地经销商。

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Menu Navigation
Radio Set Menu
Call
List Zone Settings Scan Keypad
Mode
On the home screen, press to access the main menu. Then press / to select a
menu option from Call List, Zone, Settings, Scan, and Keypad Mode.
Call List
MENU 1/5
◄Call List ►
The radio supports up to 32 call lists. Under this menu, you may select a target contact, and then edit its
alias or ID, or press the PTT to transmit a call to the pre-defined user.
Zone
This menu allows you to select a zone.
Settings
MENU 3/5
◄Settings ►
You can optimize your radio performance by customizing related parameters according to actual needs
and your preferences.

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This menu includes the following sub-menus:
VOX Gain
To select a VOX gain level.
Available options Off / Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4 / Level 5
Note: Higher gain level represents higher sensitivity. If this option is set to Off, the VOX feature will
not work even if it is enabled.
SQL
To select an appropriate squelch level.
Available options Open / Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4 / Level 5 / Level 6 / Level 7 / Level 8 /
Level 9
Note: Higher squelch level requires stronger signal for the radio to unmute. If this option is set to
Open, the radio will keep unmuted irrespective of the satisfaction of decoding conditions, with
green LED always lit.
Key Lock
The keypad will be locked automatically after the time set for the Key Lock option elapses.
Available options: Off / 5s / 10s / 15s / 30s / 60s
Note: If this option is set to Off, the keypad will not get locked automatically.
Backlight
To set the time duration that the backlight will keep lit.
Available options: Off / Infinite / 5s / 15s / 30s / 60s
Note: If this option is set to Off, the backlight will always remain disabled. If it is set to Infinite, the
backlight will remain illuminated all the time.
Alert VOL
To set the volume level for alert tone (decoding alert).
Available options: Off / Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4 / Level 5
Note: Higher level represents higher volume. If this option is set to Off, the radio will not sound
decoding alert tone.
PowerOn VOL
To set the volume level for power-on alert tone.
Available options: Off / Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4 / Level 5
Note: Higher level represents higher volume. If this option is set to Off, the radio will not sound
power-on alert tone.
Key VOL