HYT TC-580 User manual

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing Hytera 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.
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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 orga-
nize 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 conversa-
tions 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
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PRC and other countries and/or areas. Hytera 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 Hytera product described in this manual may
include Hytera computer programs stored in memory
or other media. Laws in the PRC and/or other countries
or areas preserve for Hytera exclusive rights for Hytera
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 Hytera
computer programs. Any Hytera computer programs
may not be copied, modified, distributed, decompiled,
or reverse-engineered in any manner without the prior
written consent of Hytera.
Disclaimer
Hytera endeavors to achieve the accuracy and com-
pleteness of this manual, but no warranty of accuracy or
reliability is given. All the specications and designs are
subject to change without prior notice due to continuous
technology development. No part of this manual may be
copied, modied, translated, or distributed in any man-
ner without the express written permission of Hytera.
If you have any suggestions or would like to learn more
details, please visit us at: http://www.hytera.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), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby
mode.
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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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 interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, 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 in-
terference 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 follow-
ing measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
 Co n n e ct th e e q u ipm e n t i nto a n o u t le t o n 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 -------------------- 3
Radio Overview ---------------------------------------- 4
Radio Controls -------------------------------------------- 4
Programmable Keys ------------------------------------- 5
Before Use----------------------------------------------- 7
Charging the Battery------------------------------------- 7
Assembly and Disassembly---------------------------- 8
Status Indications -------------------------------------- 10
LCD Icons -------------------------------------------------- 10
LED Indicator ---------------------------------------------- 11
Basic Operations--------------------------------------- 12
Turning the Radio On/Off------------------------------- 12
Entering Power-on Password ------------------------- 12
Adjusting the Volume ------------------------------------ 12
Selecting a Zone------------------------------------------ 12
Selecting a Channel ------------------------------------- 13
Inputting a Frequency ----------------------------------- 13
Adjusting Power Level----------------------------------- 14
Transmitting/Receiving a Call ------------------------- 14
Locking/Unlocking the Keypad------------------------ 15
Menu Navigation --------------------------------------- 16
Call List------------------------------------------------------ 16
Zone --------------------------------------------------------- 16
Settings ----------------------------------------------------- 16
Scan --------------------------------------------------------- 19
Keypad Mode---------------------------------------------- 19
Functions and Operations --------------------------- 20
Time-out Timer (TOT) ----------------------------------- 20
Channel Scan --------------------------------------------- 20
Emergency ------------------------------------------------- 22
Quick Call--------------------------------------------------- 22
Home Channel -------------------------------------------- 23
Display Mode Switch ------------------------------------ 23
Keypad Mode Switch ------------------------------------ 24

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Talk Around------------------------------------------------- 24
Monitor ------------------------------------------------------ 24
Squelch Off------------------------------------------------- 25
Compandor------------------------------------------------- 25
Scrambler--------------------------------------------------- 26
VOX ---------------------------------------------------------- 26
Whisper ----------------------------------------------------- 27
Reverse Display ------------------------------------------ 27
Signaling Introduction--------------------------------- 28
CTCSS/CDCSS------------------------------------------- 28
Dual Tone Multiple Frequency (DTMF) ------------- 28
Manual Program --------------------------------------- 30
CH Set------------------------------------------------------- 31
Zone Set ---------------------------------------------------- 34
Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------- 36
Care and Cleaning ------------------------------------ 38
Optional Accessories --------------------------------- 39
Appendix: Input Method------------------------------ 41
Contents

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Please unpack carefully and check that all items listed below are received. If any item is missing or damaged, please
contact your dealer.
Checking Items in the Package
Radio Unit Battery Rapid-rate Charger Power Adapter (different P/N for
(for Li-Ion battery) different countries and areas)
Antenna Belt Clip Strap Owner’s Manual /Safety Information
Booklet
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 No. Part Name
1 Strap Hole
2 Antenna
3 PTT Key
4 SK1 (programmable)
5 SK2 (programmable)
6 LCD Display
7 Function Keypad
8 LED Indicator
9 TK (programmable)
10 Radio On-Off/Volume
Control Knob
11 Microphone
12 Speaker
13 Accessory Jack Cover
14 Numeric Keypad
15 Battery Latch
16 Accessory Jack
17 Belt Clip
18 Battery
19 Charging Piece