Hytera PD50X User manual

DIGITAL PORTABLE RADIO
PD50X USER MANUAL

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. It also includes
a troubleshooting guide. 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:
PD50X Digital Portable Radio (X may represent 2, 5, 6 or 8)

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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:
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation
between the equipment and receiver.
lConnect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit to that of the
receiver's outlet.
lConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
lThis device may not cause harmful interference.
lThis 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.
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
The radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and
guidelines:
lUnited States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations; 47 CFR § 1.1307, 1.1310 and 2.1093
lAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1:2005; Canada RSS102 Issue 5
March 2015
lInstitute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1:2005
Edition
RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines
and Operating Instructions
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the
occupational/controlled environmental exposure limits, always adhere to the
following procedures.
Guidelines:
lDo not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device.
lUser awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred
to other users.
lDo not use this device if the operational requirements described herein
are not met.
Operating Instructions:
lTransmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To
transmit (talk), press the Push-to-Talk (PTT) key. To receive calls,
release the PTT key. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important
because the radio generates measurable RF energy only when
transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).
lKeep the radio unit at least 2.5 cm away from the face. Keeping the radio
at the proper distance is important as RF exposure decreases with
distance from the antenna. The antenna should be kept away from the
face and eyes.
lWhen worn on the body, always place the radio in an approved holder,
holster, case, or body harness or by use of the correct clip for this
product. Use of non-approved accessories may result in exposure levels

which exceed the FCC's occupational/controlled environmental RF
exposure limits.
lUse of non-approved antennas, batteries, and accessories causes the
radio to exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
lContact your local dealer for the product's optional accessories.
EU Regulatory Conformance
As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of 2014/53/EU.
Please note that the above information is applicable to EU countries only.

Contents
Documentation Information 3
Icon Conventions 3
Notation Conventions 3
Packing List 3
Product Overview 4
Product Layout 4
Programmable Key 4
LED Indications 4
Before Use 5
Charging the Battery 5
Attaching the Battery 5
Attaching the Antenna 6
Attaching the Belt Clip 6
Attaching the Audio Accessory 6
Basic Operations 7
Turning the Radio On or Off 7
Adjusting the Volume 7
Checking the Battery Power 7
Selecting a Zone 7
Selecting a Channel 7
Call Services 8
Call on Digital Channel 8
Call on Analog Channel 8
General Features 10
Basic Settings 11
Audio Settings 12
One Touch Call 13
Scan 13
TOT 13
Busy Channel Lockout 13
Features on Digital Channel 14
Features on Analog Channel 15
Personal Safety Services 16
Communication Security Services 18
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Care and Cleaning 21
Product Care 21
Product Cleaning 21
Optional Accessories 21
Abbreviations 21
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Troubleshooting 19

Documentation Information
Icon Conventions
Icon Description
n
Indicates references that can further describe the related
topics.
Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment
damage.
Indicates situations that could cause minor bodily injury.
Notation Conventions
Item Description
n
Example
e
Boldface
Denotes menus, tabs,
parameter names,
window names,
dialogue names, and
hardware
buttons.
To save the configuration, click Apply.
The Log Level Settings dialogue
appears.
Press the PTT key.
>Directs you to access
a multi-level menu. Go to File > New.
Item Description
n
Example
e
" "
Denotes messages,
directories, file
names, folder names,
and parameter
values.
The screen displays "Invalid Battery!".
Open "PDT_PSS.exe".
Go to "D:/opt/
local".
In the Port text box, enter "22".
Packing List
Please unpack carefully and check that you have received the following
items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer.
Item Quantity (PCS) Item Quantity (PCS)
Radio 1 Antenna 1
Battery 1 Belt
Clip
1
Charger 1 Strap 1
Power Adapter 1 Documentation Kit 1
lFigures in this manual are for reference only.
lCheck whether the frequency band marked on the antenna label
matches that on the radio label. If not, contact your dealer.
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Product Overview
Product Layout
Programmable Key
You can request your dealer to program SK1 as a shortcut to a radio
feature. Please consult your dealer for assignable radio features.
LED Indications
LED
Indicator
Radio Status
Flashes green The radio is being turned on.
Glows green The radio is receiving.
Glows red The radio is transmitting.
Flashes orange
slowly The radio is scanning, roaming or hunting.
Flashes orange
rapidly The radio is working in emergency mode.
Glows orange
Call hang time: No voice is being transmitted or
received on the channel during a call. During the call
hang time, you can press and hold the PTT key and
speak.
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Before Use
Charging the Battery
lRead the Safety Information Booklet before charging.
lUse the approved charger to charge the battery.
lThe remaining lithium-ion battery power is limited to 30% pursuant
to the new lithium battery shipment regulation approved by
International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Before initial use, make sure to charge the battery. You can charge either the
standalone battery or the radio with battery attached. It is recommended that
the radio remain turned off during charging.
To charge the battery, do as follows:
1. Insert the output connector of the power adapter into the port on the
back of the charger.
2. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
3. Place the battery into the charger.
The LED indicator on the charger shows the charging status, as described in
the following table:
LED Indicator Charging Status
Flashes red slowly No battery is placed on the charger.
Glows red The battery is being charged.
Glows orange The battery is charged to 90% or above.
Glows green The battery is fully charged.
Flashes red rapidly The battery fails to be charged.
Attaching the Battery
To remove the battery, make sure that the radio is turned off, and then
lift the battery latch.
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Attaching the Antenna
Do not hold the radio by the antenna and swing it. This may affect
the antenna performance and shorten the life span of the antenna.
Attaching the Belt Clip
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws on the back of the radio.
2. Align the screw holes on the belt clip with those on the back of the
radio.
3. Install the screws into the holes, and then use the screwdriver to tighten
them.
Attaching the Audio Accessory
For optimal waterproof and dustproof performance, close the accessory
connector cover and fasten the screw when no accessory is attached.
1. Loosen the screw on the accessory connector cover, and then open the
cover.
2. Plug the accessory into the accessory connector.
3. Rotate the screw on the accessory plug clockwise.
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Basic Operations
Turning the Radio On or Off
Adjusting the Volume
Checking the Battery Power
To check the battery power, press and hold the preprogrammed Battery
Power Indicator key. The following table lists the battery power
indications.
LED
Indicator
Alert Tone Battery Power
Glows green Three beeps High
Glows orange Two beeps Medium
Glows red One beep Low
Glows red Low battery
tone
Under the low battery threshold.
Recharge or replace the battery.
Selecting a Zone
A zone is a group of channels within the same operational area, allowing
you to manage channels in a convenient manner. The radio supports up to
16 zones, each of which contains up to 16 channels.
To select a zone, press the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone Down key.
Selecting a Channel
The channel is used to transmit signals.
To select a channel, rotate the Channel Selector knob.
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Call Services
When you are speaking during a call, keep the microphone about 2.5 to 5
cm away from your mouth. This ensures optimal voice quality on the
receiving radio.
Call on Digital Channel
You can initiate or receive the following types of calls on a digital channel:
lGroup call: a call from an individual user in a group to all the other
members in the group.
lPrivate call: a call from an individual user to another individual user.
lAll call: a call from an individual user to all other users on the current
channel.
Initiating a Call
lIn the standby state, rotate the Channel Selector knob to select
a channel, and then press and hold the PTT key to initiate a call to
the contact preset on the channel.
lIf the One Touch Call feature is enabled by your dealer, press the
preprogrammed One Touch Call key, and then press and hold the
PTT key to initiate a call.
Listening and Responding to a Call
You can listen to an incoming private/group/all call without any operation.
To respond to a private or group call, press and hold the PTT key within the
preset call hang time.
Ending a Call
lA private/group call ends when the call hang time expires.
lAn all call ends when the calling party releases the PTT key.
Call on Analog Channel
Call Without Signaling
On an analog channel without signaling, you can initiate a call to all the
other users on the channel in the following way:
1. In the standby state, rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the
channel.
2. Press and hold the PTT key, and then speak into the microphone.
Call With Signaling
On an analog channel with signaling, you can initiate a call to a specific
contact on the channel. You can request your dealer to set the signalling
type to HDC1200 (compatible with the MDC1200), 5-tone, or 2-tone.
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To initiate a call with signaling, press the PTT key or preprogrammed One
Touch Call key to send code. The LED indicator of the calling radio glows
red.
When receiving the matched signaling, the called radio automatically
decodes the signaling and its LED indicator glows green. The call is
established successfully.
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General Features
The features supported by the radio are listed in the following table.
Feature Digital Analog
LED Indicator √ √
Alert Tone √ √
Power Level √ √
Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) √ √
Rent √ √
Keypad Lock √ √
Roam* √ ×
Talk Around √ √
Group Call √ ×
Private Call √ ×
All Call √ ×
Call Without Signaling × √
Call With Signaling × √
Feature Digital Analog
MIC AGC √ √
Audio Feedback Suppression √ ×
Always Treble Boost √ √
One Touch Call √ √
Scan √ √
Busy Channel Lockout √ √
Priority Interrupt* √ ×
Pseudo Trunk √ ×
Extended Pseudo Trunk (XPT)
System* √ ×
Alert Call √ ×
Radio Check √ ×
Remote Monitor* √ ×
Radio Enable* √ ×
Radio Disable* √ ×
Compandor × √
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Feature Digital Analog
Monitor × √
Adjust Squelch Level × √
CTCSS/
CDCSS
× √
Emergency √ √
Lone Worker √ √
Encrypt √ ×
Scrambler × √
Features marked with * are paid features. To obtain the paid features, contact
your dealer.
Basic Settings
The following table lists descriptions and settings of the frequently used
features.
VOX
The feature allows you to transmit voice
without pressing and holding the PTT key.
With the feature enabled, the radio
automatically transmits voice when the
volume reaches the preset level.
To adjust the sensitivity of the microphone
transmission, consult your dealer to
configure the VOX Gain Level.
Press the
preprogrammed
VOX key to
enable or
disable the
feature.
Keypad Lock
The feature allows you to lock the keypad
or knobs to avoid unintended operations.
If the Keypad Lock Backup feature is
enabled by your dealer, the radio
automatically saves the last settings of
keypad lock upon power-off.
Press the
preprogrammed
Keypad Lock
key to enable or
disable the
feature.
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Feature Descriptio SettingsFeature Description Settings
Feature
n
Settings
Power Level
The feature allows you to set the TX
power level of the radio to High or Low.
High level strengthens the TX signal. Low
level saves the battery power.
Press the
preprogrammed
Adjust Power
Level key to
change the
power level.
Feature DescriptioDescription
n
Settings
Power Level
The feature allows you to set the
TX power level of the radio to High or
Low. High level strengthens the TX
signal. Low level saves the battery power.
Press the
preprogrammed
Adjust Power
Level key to
change the
power level.
Roam
The feature allows the radio in the
IP-based multisite system to
automatically register with the available
BS according to the signal strength.
Press the
preprogrammed
Roam key to
enable or
disable the
feature.

Feature Description
n
Settings
Talk Around
The feature allows the radio to
communicate in DMO mode when the
repeater malfunctions or the radio is out of
the repeater's coverage.
Press the
preprogrammed
Talk Around
key to change
between DMO
and repeater
mode.
Rent
The feature allows you to rent a radio
from a dealer. When the rental time
expires, the radio will be disabled.
The feature is
enabled by your
dealer.
Audio Settings
Microphone Setting
Enabling the Mic AGC Feature
The Mic AGC feature allows the calling radio to control the voice output
gain within a proper range during transmission, so as to provide improved
voice with proper volume for the called party. The feature ensures a stable
voice even in noisy environment.
The feature is enabled by your dealer.
Enabling Audio Feedback Suppression
The Audio Feedback Suppression feature allows the radio to process the
received audio signals by adjusting the voice gain, so as to weaken the noise
in short-distance communication and improve the voice quality.
The feature is enabled by your dealer.
Audio Optimization
Enabling the Always Treble Boost Feature
The Always Treble Boost feature allows the radio to automatically output
louder voice for audio clarity irrespective of the surrounding environment
conditions.
The feature is enabled by your dealer.
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One Touch Call
The One Touch Call feature allows you to press the preprogrammed One
Touch Call key to quickly access a service assigned by your dealer.
The services available for assignment are as follows:
Service Operation
Initiate a group, private, or all call.
Press the preprogrammed One
Touch Call key, and then press the
PTT key..
lSend a quick text to a private or
group contact.
lSend a command of alert call or
radio check a private contact.
Press the preprogrammed One
Touch Call key.
Scan
The Scan feature allows you to listen to activities on other channels, keeping
track of your team members.
To enable the feature, press the preprogrammed Scan key.
With the feature enabled, the radio searches the scan list preset for the current
channel, and the LED indicator flashes orange slowly. When
activities are detected on a channel, the radio stays on the channel, and the
LED indicator glows green.
If you do not want to listen to the activities on the channel, press the
preprogrammed Nuisance Temporary Delete key to temporarily
remove the channel from the scan list.
TOT
The TOT feature allows the radio to automatically stop transmission and keep
beeping when the preset transmission period (60s by default) expires.
To stop beeping, release the PTT key. You need to wait for a certain period
(preset by your dealer) to initiate transmission again.
This feature is enabled by default to prevent a radio user from occupying a
channel for an extended period. It also avoids potential radio damage caused
by overheating.
Busy Channel Lockout
The Busy Channel Lockout feature prevents you from talking on a channel
that is already in use. The radio keeps beeping if you press and hold the PTT
key when the current channel is occupied by other radios.
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This features is enabled by default to prevent interference from other radios
on the same channel during transmission.
Features on Digital Channel
Feature Description Operation
Priority
Interrupt
The feature allows you to
interrupt the ongoing activities
(such as a call, a call hang status,
or remote monitor) on the current
channel to free the channel, so as
to initiate a new call or a new
service.
lManual Priority Interrupt:
Press the
preprogrammed
Priority Interrupt
key.。
lAuto Priority Interrupt:
Configured by your
dealer, you can
interrupt an ongoing
call by initiating an
emergency call or all
call, or sending a
Radio Disable
command or short
message.
Pseudo
Trunk
The feature allows the radio in The feature is enabled by
your dealer.
Feature Description Operation
repeater mode to automatically
select an idle time slot for
communication. In this way, the
feature improves channel
utilization and reduces the
interference to other ongoing
calls on the channel.
XPT
System
Based on the digital conventional
system, the XPT system connects
multiple repeaters. By sharing the
logic channels of repeaters, it
allows radios to communicate
through any of the repeaters in
the system without a dedicated
control channel. In this way, the
channel utilization and
communication capacity are
improved.
The feature is enabled by
your dealer.
Alert
Call
The feature allows you to send an
alert call to a private contact. The
called party can call you back
Press the preprogrammed
One Touch Call key.
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Feature Description Operation
after seeing the alert.
Radio
Check
The feature allows you to check
whether the radio of a private
contact is turned on or operating
on the current channel without
disturbing the contact.
Press the preprogrammed
One Touch Call key.
Remote
Monitor
The feature allows you to
remotely activate the microphone
of a private contact, and monitor
the activities in the vicinity
without the radio user's
awareness.
Press the preprogrammed
One Touch Call key.
Radio
Enable
The feature allows you to send
the Radio Enable command to a
private contact to restore his radio
to normal use.
Press the preprogrammed
One Touch Call key.
Radio
Disable
The feature allows you to send
the Radio Disable command to a
private contact to disable his
radio. Except the Remote Monitor
feature, all features of the
Press the preprogrammed
One Touch Call key.
Feature Description Operation
disabled radio are locked out. The
radio must be reprogrammed by
the dealer or enabled by the
Radio Enable command for reuse.
Features on Analog Channel
Feature Description Operation
Compandor
The feature allows the radio to
compress the signal when
transmitting voice and
decompress the signal when
receiving voice, so as to
improve the voice quality.
The feature is
enabled by your
dealer.
Monitor
The feature allows the radio to
receive more signals including
weak signals, and helps you to
recognize the weak voice in the
speaker.
lress the
preprogrammed
Monitor key to
enable or
disable the
feature.
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