Hytera PD412i User manual

DIGITAL PORTABLE RADIO
OWNER’S MANUAL

Preface
Thanks for your favor in our product. This manual is helpful for you to quickly know
how to use the product. To avoid body injury or property loss caused by misoperation,
please read the Safety Information Booklet carefully before use.
This manual is applicable to the following product:
PD412i Digital Portable Radio
DIGITAL PORTABLE RADIO

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Icon Conventions
: Indicates functions that are available on digital channel only.
: Indicates functions that are available on analog channel only.
Functions marked with no icon are available on both analog and digital
channels.
Disclaimer
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are subject to change without notice due to continuous technology
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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 Prole
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 elds. 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;
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 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 not more than 50% of the time and
always adhere to the following procedures:
●RF energy will be generated only when the radio is transmitting.
●The radio must be at least 2.5 centimeters away from human body
when transmitting.

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Contents
Items in the Package -----------------------------------------1
Product Overview----------------------------------------------2
Product Controls ---------------------------------------------------2
Programmable Keys ----------------------------------------------3
Before Use-------------------------------------------------------3
Attaching the Battery----------------------------------------------3
Attaching the Antenna --------------------------------------------3
Attaching the Belt Clip --------------------------------------------4
Attaching the Accessories ---------------------------------------4
Charging the Battery ----------------------------------------------4
Checking the Battery Power ------------------------------------5
Status Indication -----------------------------------------------5
LED Indicator -------------------------------------------------------5
Basic Operation ----------------------------------------------------6
Turning the Radio On/Off ----------------------------------------6
Adjusting the Volume ---------------------------------------------6
Selecting a Zone ---------------------------------------------------6
Selecting a Channel ----------------------------------------------6
Call Services ----------------------------------------------------7
Call on Digital Channel --------------------------------------7
Call on Analog Channel ------------------------------------7
Features and Operations ------------------------------------8
Power Level ---------------------------------------------------------8
Covert Mode -------------------------------------------------------- 8
Time-out Timer (TOT)---------------------------------------------8
Busy Channel Lockout -------------------------------------------8
Scan-------------------------------------------------------------------9
Talk Around----------------------------------------------------------9
One Touch Call ------------------------------------------------9
Squelch Level Adjustment ---------------------------------10
Monitor ----------------------------------------------------------10
CTCSS/ CDCSS ----------------------------------------------10
Squelch Off ----------------------------------------------------10
TDMA Direct Mode -------------------------------------------11
VOX -------------------------------------------------------------------11
Auto Mode Switch --------------------------------------------12
RF ID Patrol ----------------------------------------------------12
Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------13
Care and Cleaning --------------------------------------------14
Optional Accessories -----------------------------------------15

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Note
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.
The frequency band is marked on the label of antenna; if
not, please refer to the label on the radio for frequency
band information.
All pictures in this manual are for reference only.
Note

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Product Overview
Product Controls

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Programmable Keys
For enhanced convenience, you may request your dealer to program the
SK1 and SK2 keys as shortcuts to certain feature.
Product Overview Before Use
Attaching the Battery
To attach the battery, do as follows.
To remove the battery, please turn off the radio first. Then
slide the battery latch upwards to unlock the battery.
Attaching the Antenna
Do not hold the radio by its antenna, otherwise the
performance and lifespan of the antenna will be reduced.
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Note
Assemble Disassemble
Assemble Disassemble
Caution

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Before Use
Attaching the Belt Clip
Attaching the Accessories
Remove the screws Assemble the Belt Clip
Charging the Battery
●Make sure the radio is powered off before charging.
Read the Safety Information Booklet in advance to get
necessary safety information.
●Charge a new battery for at least 5 hours before initial
use for best performance.
Caution
LED Indication Current Status
The LED Indicator flashes red slowly Standby (no load)
The LED Indicator glows red Charging
The LED Indicator glows orange 90 %90% charged
The LED Indicator glows green 100 %Fully charged
The LED Indicator flashes red rapidly Charging error
Charging the Radio Charging the Battery

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Before Use
LED Indication Battery Power
The LED indicator High
The LED indicator Medium
The LED indicator Low
The LED indicator
glows red and low
battery alert sounds
Under the low battery threshold.
Charge or replace the battery for proper
radio operation
Checking the Battery Power
You may check the current battery power by holding down the
programmed Battery Power Indicator key preset by your dealer. And
release the key to exit. Battery power indications are listed below:
LED
Status Indication
LED Indicator
LED
LED Indication Product Status
The LED indicator flashes green Powering on
The LED indicator glows green Receiving
The LED indicator glows red Transmitting
The LED indicator flashes orange slowly Scanning
The LED indicator glows orange
Call hang period.
No voice is being
transmitted or received
on the trafc channel
during a call. Within
such period, you can
hold down the PTT
key to talk to the other
party.

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Basic Operation
Turning the Radio On/Off
Adjusting the Volume
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 three
zones, each of which consists of up to 16 channels. You can switch to the
appropriate zone by pressing the programmed Zone Up or Zone Down
key preset by your dealer.
If the Zone Notify feature is enabled by your dealer, the radio will
announce the zone number when selecting zone.
Selecting a Channel
After the radio is powered on, you can rotate the Channel Selector
Knob to select an appropriate channel.
If the Channel Notify feature is enabled by your dealer, the radio will
announce the channel number upon channel switching.
Selecting a Zone Selecting a Channel

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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 transmitting.
●Private call: It is a voice call between one individual user and
another individual user.
●Group call: It is a voice call between one individual user and a
predened group of users. All parties in the group can communicate
with each other.
●All call: It is a one-way voice call from any user to all users on a
channel.
Call on Digital Channel
You can initiate a private call, group call or all call (your radio must be
programmed to allow you to use the all call service) through the same
operations on digital channel. When calling back, the radio will make
a call to the calling party in private call; but in group call, the radio will
make a call to all parties involved when calling back. And you cannot call
back in an all call.
Here takes the private call between Radio A and Radio B for example:
1. Radio A and B select the same digital channel.
You may preset a regular private call/group call/all call contact for
each digital channel via your dealer.
2. Radio A holds down the PTT key to initiate a call.
3. Radio A can talk to the microphone when the LED indicator on the
radio glows red and release the PTT key to nish talking.
4. Radio B can receive the call without any operation.When receiving,
the LED indicator glows green.
5. Radio B can hold down the PTT key to talk when the LED indicator on
the radio is glowing orange.
6. Radio A can receive the call without any operation. When receiving,
the LED indicator glows green.
7. Radio A can hold down the PTT key to talk when the LED indicator on
the radio is glowing orange.
The Call Hang Time (the duration of LED indicator
glowing orange) is preset by your dealer.
Call on Analog Channel
The calling operations on the analog channel are the same as that on the
digital channel. The difference is that the called parties are all the users
on the channel, rather than the preset contact for the channel.
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Features and Operations
Power Level
Description
Power Level allows you to set the TX power level. High power can extend
the signal coverage, enabling you to communicate with farther radios.
Generally, we recommend you to adopt low power for battery saving.
Operation
Press the programmed Adjust Power Level key to toggle the power
level between high and low. When you switch to high power, a high-
pitched tone sounds; when you switch to low power, a low-pitched tone
follows.
Covert Mode
Description
Covert Mode allows you to disable all the visible or audible indications
programmed by your dealer, such as the LED indicator, vibration and
tones, for communication in covert situations. This feature is mainly used
in special missions.
If an audio accessory is connected to the radio, the
radio will output the voice and alert tones via the audio
accessory when the Covert Mode is enabled.
Operation
Press the programmed Covert Mode key to enable or disable this
feature.
Note
Time-out Timer (TOT)
Description
Time-out Timer (TOT) allows you to set whether the radio will
automatically terminate transmission and keep beeping when the TX
time (60 seconds by default, and it is programmable via CPS) expires.
To stop beeping, please release the PTT key. You must wait for a certain
time period (preset by your dealer) before you can hold down the PTT
key to transmit again. This feature is to prevent any user from occupying
a channel for an extended period and to avoid radio damages due to
overheat.
Operation
This feature needs to be programmed via CPS by your dealer.
Busy Channel Lockout
Description
Busy Channel Lockout can prevent radio user from interfering other
transmitting radio users on the same channel. When the channel is
busy, the radio will beep when you hold down the PTT key to transmit,
indicating the channel is busy. You can hold down the PTT key to
transmit when the channel is free.
Operation
This feature needs to be programmed via CPS by your dealer.

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Features and Operations
Scan
Description
Scan allows you to search for channels with ongoing activities and listen
to communication activities on other channels so that you can keep a
close track of your team members.
Operation
Press the programmed Scan key to enable the Scan feature (a high-
pitched tone sounds). Or switch to a channel on which the Auto Scan
feature is enabled via the CPS to enable the Scan feature.
After the feature is enabled, the radio will scan all the channels in the
scan list set for the channel on which scanning starts. The scanning
process is as follows:
1. During scanning, the LED indicator flashes orange slowly.
2. When activities are detected on a channel, the radio will stay on the
channel to receive current activities, and the LED indicator will glow
green.
3. If you want to continue listening to the activities on the channel, press
the programmed Monitor or Squelch Off Momentary key during
scan stay.
4. If you want to stop scanning, press the programmed Scan key again (a
low-pitched tone sounds).
The radio cannot scan analog channel and digital channel
at the same time.
Talk Around
Description
Talk Around allows you to continue to communicate in DMO by pressing
the programmed Talk Around key when the repeater malfunctions, or
when the radio is out of the repeater’s coverage but still within the
coverage of the other radio.
Operation
Press the programmed Talk Around key to enable the feature (a high-
pitched tone sounds); press this key again to disable the feature (a low-
pitched tone sounds).
One Touch Call
Description
This feature allows you to make calls or send messages to the predened
contact easily. By pressing the programmed One Touch Call key, you
can make the following services:
●To initiate group calls or send text messages to the group contact.
●To initiate private calls or send messages to the private contact.
Note

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Features and Operations
Operation
Service Operation
To initiate private calls or group
calls on the digital channel.
Press the One Touch Call key and
then hold down the PTT key.
To send text messages Press the programmed One Touch
Call key.
Squelch Level Adjustment
Description
Squelch Level Adjustment allows you to adjust the squelch threshold
required for the radio to be unmuted.
Generally, the higher squelch level requires stronger signal. If the squelch
level is set to “Open”(squelch level: 0), the speaker will keep unmuted
irrespective of the decoding conditions.
Operation
Press the programmed Adjust Squelch Level key to switch the level
among “Tight”, ”Normal”and ”Open”. When switching from
“Tight“to “Open“, a low-pitched tone sounds followed by the
background noise; from “Open“to “Normal“, a high-pitched tone
sounds with the background noise fading; from “Normal“to “Tight“,
a high-pitched tone sounds.
Monitor
Description
Monitor allows you to set whether the radio can receive the weak
signals in order to monitor the radio.
Operation
Press the programmed Monitor key to enable the feature (a high-
pitched tone sounds); press this key again to disable the feature (a low-
pitched tone sounds).
CTCSS/ CDCSS
Description
CTCSS/CDCSS allows the radio to add signaling with a frequency
lower than that of the audio to the carrier. The speaker can be unmuted
only when the CTCSS/CDCSS received by the receiving party is
matched with that transmitted by the transmitting party.
Operation
Enable or disable this feature via CPS by your dealer.
Squelch Off
Description
Squelch Off allows the speaker of the radio to keep unmuted no matter
whether carrier is present.

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Operation
●Press the programmed Squelch Off key to enable the feature (a
high-pitched tone sounds) and sounds background noise. Press this
key again to disable the feature (a low-pitched tone sounds).
●Press the programmed Squelch Off Momentary key to enable the
feature (a high-pitched tone sounds) and sounds background noise.
Press this key again to disable the feature (a low-pitched tone
sounds).
TDMA Direct Mode
Description
TDMA Direct Mode allows the radio to divide the 12.5 kHz channel into
two alternative slots in direct mode. If the radio operates on a channel
with this feature enabled and one time slot is already occupied, it can
transmit and receive in the other free time slot.
Operation
Enable or disable this feature via CPS by your dealer. With this feature
enabled, you can manually switch to a digital channel in TDMA Direct
Mode or enter the TDMA Direct Mode by powering on the radio on a
digital channel in TDMA Direct Mode.
VOX
Description
VOX allows you to trigger the voice transmission by speaking directly
Features and Operations
without holding down the PTT key. When the voice detected by the
microphone (either external or internal microphone) reaches the volume
to trigger the transmission, it will be transmitted automatically.
Follow the instructions below when using the VOX
feature:
●To use the VOX feature with an external microphone,
make sure the PTT/VOX switch is switched to “VOX”
before the radio is powered on and the VOX feature is
enabled.
●The VOX feature will be enabled for all the channels.
●The VOX feature settings will not remain unchanged when
the radio is powered on and off.
●After the VOX feature is enabled, switching the PTT/
VOX switch to “PTT” will disable the feature. In such case,
switching the PTT/VOX switch to “VOX” will keep the radio
transmitting. To make the radio function properly, reattach the
earpiece to enable the feature again.
Operation
Switch the PTT/VOX switch to “VOX”and attach the earpiece to the
radio. Press the programmed VOX key to enable this feature. The VOX
gain level can be programmed via CPS by your dealer.
Caution

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Auto Mode Switch
Description
Auto Mode Switch allows the channel with this feature to be congured
with digital and analog parameters at the same time, to receive digital
or analog voice calls, and to call back after switching to digital or analog
mode automatically.
Operation
The mixed channel with Auto Mode Switch feature can be programmed
by your dealer via CPS. To enable Auto Mode Switch feature, switch to
the mixed channel manually or turn on the radio on the mixed channel.
RF ID Patrol
Description
RF ID Patrol allows the radio to read the information of patrol point or
ID card when the radio moves towards the patrol point or ID card. The
information of patrol point or ID card together with internal time of the
radio will be saved into the radio. According to the CPS congurations,
the radio will send the information in text message format to the message
receiving device of the management center through the specic digital
channel, which is finally connected to PC. PC will process these text
messages or the stored information exported from the radio in back-
stage management software, so as to realize information collection and
management of the patrol points.
Features and Operations
Operation
1. The dealer will program a digital channel for message sending with
message receiving device of the management center via CPS.
2. Open the back-stage management software of PC and make sure
that it is connected to the message receiving device properly.
3. Move the radio towards the ID card or patrol point device to read
the ID card information. The radio will beep once and send text
message to the message receiving device of the management center
automatically.
4. The message receiving device will send ACK back after receiving the
message.
5. The radio will beep four times after receiving the ACK, indicating
successful patrolling.

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Troubleshooting
Phenomena Analysis Solution
The radio cannot
be powered on.
The battery may be improperly installed. Remove the battery and reattach it.
The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery.
The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by
dirtied or damaged battery contacts.
Clean the battery contacts. If the problem cannot be solved, contact your
dealer or authorized service center for inspection and repair.
During
receiving, the
voice is weak,
discontinuous 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 get loose or may be improperly
installed. Power off the radio, and reattach the antenna.
The speaker may be blocked or damaged. Clean the surface of the speaker. If the problem cannot be solved, contact
your dealer or authorized service center for inspection and repair.
You cannot
communicate
with other
members.
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.
The channel type (digital and analog) may be set
inconsistently. Make sure all members are on the same digital/analog channel.
You may be too far away from the group members. Move towards other members.
Irrelevant
communication
or noise is heard
on the channel.
You may be interrupted by radios using the same
frequency. Change the frequency, or adjust the squelch level.
The radio may be set without signaling. Set signaling for all member radios to avoid interference at the same
frequency.
The noise is too
loud.
You may be too far away from other members. Move towards other members.
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.
You may suffer from external disturbance (such as
electromagnetic interference). Stay away from equipment that may cause interference.
If the above solutions cannot x your problems, or you may have some other queries, please contact us or your local dealer for more technical support.

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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 directly.
Do not hold the product by its earpiece cable directly.
Attach the accessory connector cover when the
accessory is not in use.
HNO 2
HNO 3
H2FeO4
HMNO4
HMNO 4
HNO3
H2FeO4
H2TIO3
Product Cleaning
Turn off the product 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 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.
Caution

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Carrying
Accessories:
Cable:
Audio:
Optional Accessories
The following items are the main optional accessories for the product,
and please consult your local dealer for more other accessories.
Use the accessories specied by the Company only. If not, the
Company shall not be liable for any losses or damages arising
out of use of unauthorized accessories.
Caution
MCA08 MCU Multi-unit Rapid-rate Charger (for Li-
Ion/Ni-MH batteries),
CH10A06 Dual-Pocket MCU Charger Kit (for Li-
Ion/Ni-MH battery, including Dual-Pocket Charger
and Switching Power),
PS7501 AC/DC Adaptor,
MCA05 Battery Optimizing System,
BL2010 2000mAh Li-Ion battery
Power Supply:
EAM13 3-wire Surveillance Earpiece with VOX &
Transparent Acoustic Tube (Black),
ESM14 Remote Earbud,
EAM17 R emo t e E arpiece with Transparent
Acoustic Tube,
EHM20 Remote Swivel Earset,
EHM19 Remote C-Earset,
SM26M1 Remote Speaker Microphone,
SM13M1 Remote Speaker Microphone (IP55)
PC76 Programming & Download Cable
NCN011 Nylon Carrying Case (Half-folded)(Non-
swivel)(Black),
LCBN13 Universal Chest Pack (Nylon)(Black)