Hytera TC-580 User manual

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Preface:
Thank you for purchasing HYT TC-580 Professional Portable Radio.
This easy-to-use radio will deliver you secure, instant and reliable
communication services at peak efciency. Please read this manual
carefully before use. The information presented herein can help you
to derive optimum performance from your radio.

SAFETYTRAINING INFORMATION
Your HYT radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during
transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as
“Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during
the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards,
and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT
intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled
environment.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for
“Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your HYT radio complies with the following
Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels
and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans:
FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC
Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels
with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz
to 300 GHz.
American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Practice
for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields– RF and
Microwave.
The following accessories are authorized for use with this product. Use of accessories
other than those (listed in the instruction) specified may result in RF exposure levels
exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic
energy is within the FCC allowable limits for
occupational use, always adhere to the following
guidelines:
DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damaged
the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper
antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna
specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
DO NOT transmits for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50%duty cycle”).
Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lights
red. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch.

ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when
transmitting and only use the HYT belt-clip which is listed in instructions when
attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of your transmission the
best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and
slightly off to one side.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him
or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to as-sure that this radio operates with the
FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your HYT radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause
interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in
areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are
sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
Occupational/Controlled Use
The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are exposed as consequence
of their employment provided those persons are fully aware of the potential for exposure
and can exercise control over their exposure.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the
transceiver
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-This instruction manual contains
important operating instructions for the Two-Way Radio
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
WARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

OPERATING NOTES
When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with its
microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from your mouth. Keep the antenna at
least 2.5 cm (1 inch) from your head and body.
If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the antenna is at least
2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching
exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver
will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the
transceiver is vertical.
WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at
high volume levels.
CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the Battery listed below
Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures
below –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C (+140°F).
DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the
transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing
the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
BE CAREFUL! The series transceivers employ waterproof construction, which
corresponds to IPX7 of the international standard IEC 60529 (2001), 1 m depth for 30
minutes. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproofing cannot be
guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal
damaged, etc.
The use of non-HYT battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and
invalidate the warranty.
FCC CAUTION:
Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by HYT, could void
your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

FCC INFORMATION FOR R74TC-580V
This device compliance with Part 90 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must except any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC ID: R74TC-580V

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the ownership of our own trademarks and products only. All other product names and trademarks
mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
HYT endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual, but no warranty of accuracy
or reliability is given. All the above specications and designs are subject to change without notice due
to continuous development. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated, stored in a
retrievable system, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
for any purpose without the express written permission of HYT.
Caution: indicates situations that could cause damage
to your radio.
Note: indicates tips that help you make better use of
your radio.

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Safety Information --------------------------------------------- 1
Product Inspection--------------------------------------------- 3
Radio Overview ------------------------------------------------ 4
Battery Information -------------------------------------------- 7
Assembly and Disassembly--------------------------------- 11
Attaching/Removing the Battery ------------------------------- 11
Attaching/Removing the Antenna------------------------------ 12
Attaching/Removing the Belt Clip------------------------------ 13
Attaching/Removing the External Earpiece/Microphone- 13
LCD Icons-------------------------------------------------------- 14
Menu Guide ----------------------------------------------------- 16
Basic Operations----------------------------------------------- 20
Turning the Radio On/Off ---------------------------------------- 20
Adjusting TX Power ----------------------------------------------- 20
Inputting Password ------------------------------------------------ 20
Adjusting the Volume --------------------------------------------- 20
Selecting a Zone --------------------------------------------------- 21
Selecting a Channel----------------------------------------------- 21
Transmitting --------------------------------------------------------- 21
Receiving ------------------------------------------------------------ 22
Programmable Auxiliary Functions ------------------------ 23
Advanced Operations----------------------------------------- 24
CTCSS/CDCSS ---------------------------------------------------- 24
DTMF ----------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Channel Scan------------------------------------------------------- 26
Emergency ---------------------------------------------------------- 29
Time-out Timer (TOT)--------------------------------------------- 29
Battery Save -------------------------------------------------------- 30
Compandor---------------------------------------------------------- 31
Display Mode Switch---------------------------------------------- 31
Home Channel------------------------------------------------------ 31
Keypad Mode ------------------------------------------------------- 32
Monitor---------------------------------------------------------------- 33
Monitor Momentary------------------------------------------------ 33
Scrambler------------------------------------------------------------ 33
Squelch Off ---------------------------------------------------------- 34
Squelch Off Momentary ------------------------------------------ 34
Voice-operated Transmit (VOX)-------------------------------- 34
Whisper--------------------------------------------------------------- 35
Reverse Display---------------------------------------------------- 36
Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------ 37
Care and Cleaning -------------------------------------------- 39
Optional Accessories ----------------------------------------- 40
Contents

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Safety Information
We would like to extend our sincere thanks for your in-
terest in HYT products. To help you ward off bodily injury
and property loss resulting from improper operation,
please read all safety information in this manual care-
fully.
Rules on Applicable Environments
1. In a location with fuel, chemicals, explosive
atmospheres and other flammable/explosive
materials, only approved Ex-protection radios are
allowed for use;
2. Turn off your radio before entering a blasting area;
3. Turn off your radio before boarding an aircraft;
4. Do not operate your radio near any medical or
electronic device that is vulnerable to RF signals;
5. Do not operate your radio in any area where use of
wireless communication equipment is completely
prohibited to avoid potential electromagnetic
interference and/or compatibility conicts.
Operating Instructions
1. Please only use accessories approved by HYT.
Unauthorized use of other accessories may result in
bodily injury and property loss due to compatibility
conict;
2. For your health, make sure the antenna is at least 2.5
cm away from your body;
3. Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged
antenna. A minor burn may result if the damaged
antenna comes into contact with your skin;
4. Please operate your radio at specied temperature
range; otherwise, it may suffer physical damage or
performance reduction;
5. Continuous transmission for a long time may
lead to heat accumulation within its body. In this
case, please keep your radio at a proper location
for cooling to avoid potential damage by high
temperature;

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6. Exposure to high-level volume for a long time may
pose hazards to your hearing capability, so be sure
to select the right volume level;
7. Do not operate a portable radio while driving to
ensure your safety. When such operation is a must,
please park your vehicle at a proper place rst;
8. For vehicles with an air bag, do not place a radio
over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Air bags inate with great force, which may impulse
the radio and cause serious injury to occupants of
the vehicle;
9. Avoid operating the radio with a wet hand to derive
the optimal performance;
10. Operate the radio key and keypad with proper force
to prolong their lifespan; clean them with soft brush
on a regular basis for the accumulated dust and dirt
may disable normal use;
11. Users wearing a pacemaker, a hearing aid or other
medical devices shall abide by the following rules:
 Make sure the radio is at least 20 cm away from
your medical device during power-on;
 Receive signals at a farther place from your
medical device. This can help reduce potential
interference;
 When your medical device can not work normally
due to radio interference, turn off your radio
immediately and consult the manufacturer of
medical device for help;
12. Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight for a long
time or place it close to other heating sources,
which may cause performance reduction;
13. Do not disassemble, modify or repair your radio for
any reason, which may result in function failure or
even explosion hazards in the blasting area;
14. To avoid any potential hazard, keep your radio and
its accessories out of the reach of your children and
pets.
Safety Information

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Item
Li-Ion Battery
Rapid-Rate Charger
Switching Power
Belt Clip
Strap
Antenna
Owner’s Manual
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Product Inspection
Before using this radio, please unpack the package box
carefully and check that all shipped items are received;
report any missing or damaged items to your dealer.
Accessories supplied with the radio:
Note:
1) The pictures are for reference only.
2) 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 unit
for frequency band information.
Li-Ion Battery Rapid-Rate Charger Switching Power
Belt Clip Antenna Strap
Owner's Manual

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Radio Overview
(1) Strap Hole
(2) Antenna
(3) PTT (Push-to-Talk) 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

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PTT (Push-to-Talk) Key
Press and hold down the PTT key to transmit, and
release it to receive.
SK1/ SK2/ TK
Used to be programmed with auxiliary functions (long or
short press) by your dealer.
LCD Display
Used to display information about radio operation.
Function Keypad
 OK key: to access a menu or to select an option.
 DN key: to switch channels downwards during
non-menu operation or to scroll options
downwards during menu operation.
 UP key: to switch channels upwards during non-
menu operation or to scroll options upwards
during menu operation.
 C key: to return to the previous menu. Long press
this key to return to the main menu.
Numeric Keypad
Used to enter information for programming the radio.
Radio On-Off/Volume Control Knob
Used to turn the radio on/off, and to adjust the volume.
Radio Overview

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LED Indicator
Descriptions of LED indicator are as follows:
Accessory Jack
Used to connect accessories such as an earpiece, or a
programming cable for radio programming or software
upgrade.
Radio Status LED Indicator
Transmitting
Receiving
Low battery alert
When a call is transmitted
(within the Auto Reset Time)
When a call is received (within
the Auto Reset Time)
Missed call alert
Scanning
Solidly glows red
Solidly glows green
Flashes red
Solidly glows orange.
Slowly ashes orange
Rapidly ashes orange
Flashes green
Radio Overview

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Battery Information
Operating Instructions
1. Please only use the battery approved by HYT;
unauthorized use of other batteries may result in
explosion and re hazards;
2. Do not remove and replace the battery in explosive
areas to avoid explosion, re and other hazards;
3. Do not discard the battery in re which may lead to
explosion, re and other hazards;
4. Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight for a
long time or place it close to other heating sources,
which may cause performance reduction even re/
explosion hazard;
5. Separate the battery from other metal parts to avoid
potential hazards resulting from short circuit;
6. Do not squeeze or penetrate the battery to prevent
potential battery leakage causing damage to other
people or to our living environment;
7. Do not treat the worn battery as household garbage.
Recycling of the battery shall comply with your local
laws and regulations.
Charging Instructions
1. New batteries shipped from the factory are partially
charged. Three complete charge-discharge cycles
would optimize the capacity and performance of
your battery;
2. Do not charge your battery in an area with explosive
hazards. Please only use the charger approved by
HYT;
3. Charge the battery at a temperature of 5℃-40℃.
Violation of the said limit may result in the battery
not being fully charged or even battery damage;
4. To charge the battery attached to a radio, turn off
the radio to ensure a full charge;
5. Do not charge a battery that is wet. Please dry it
with soft cloth prior to charge to avoid electric shock,
short circuit and other hazards;

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Battery Information
6. Do not remove the battery or unplug the power
cable during charging to ensure a smooth charging
process;
7. Overcharge shall always be prohibited for it may
shorten the normal life of your battery.
Maintenance Instructions
1. Battery performance will go down when the ambient
temperature is below 0oC, so a spare battery is
necessary in cold weather;
2. Accumulated dust on charging piece may cause the
battery to work or charge abnormally. Please use a
clean and dry cloth to wipe it when necessary;
3. Batteries would gradually self-discharge. Therefore,
please fully charge the battery to be stored for a
long time; then wrap it up with a plastic bag and
keep it in a dry and cool place. This can provide
defense against moisture intrusion and any damage
caused by over self-discharge.
4. To avoid battery capacity reduction due to over self-
discharge, recharge the battery fully after storing it
for a certain period of time (approximately 3 months
for Ni-MH batteries and 6 months for Li-Ion & Li-
polymer batteries);
5. Prevent the battery from dropping down to the
ground or colliding with other objects; otherwise, the
battery performance will degrade signicantly;
6. Recharge the battery only when its power is
exhausted. This is helpful to prolong its life.
Charging the Battery
Use only the chargers specified by HYT. See figures
below for detailed charging methods:
Charging Method I

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Battery Information
Please follow the steps below to charge your battery:
1. Plug the AC connector of the adapter into the AC
outlet socket.
2. Plug the DC connector of the adapter into the DC
socket on back of the charger. And the charger LED
solidly glows green.
3. Place the radio with the battery attached, or the
battery alone, into the charger.
4. Make sure that the battery is in good contact with
the charging terminals. The charging process begins
when the charger LED solidly glows red.
5. When charging is completed, the charger LED
solidly glows green (when charging is about to be
completed, the LED glows orange). Then remove
the battery or the radio from the charger.
Charging Method II
You may connect multiple desktop charges in parallel to
create a multi-unit charger. Assembly Method: Slide the
latch of a charger into the slot on the bottom of another
charger, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Diagram of Multi-Unit Charger Assembly

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Battery Information
You can use HYT Six-Unit Switching Power to charge up
to six batteries assembled as above simultaneously, as
shown in Figure 2. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual
for Six-Unit Switching Power for detailed operation
instructions.
Figure 2 Schematic Diagram of Six-Unit Charger

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Assembly and Disassembly
Attaching/Removing the Battery
Attaching the Battery
1. Press the belt clip, and push the battery into the
radio’s slot;
2. Press the battery bottom gently until a click is heard,
which indicates that the battery is properly attached
to the radio.
Figure 1
Note:If the battery is loose or unsecured,
please remove and attach it again.
Figure 2
Removing the Battery
1. Turn off the radio rst.
2. Press the belt clip, and lift the battery latch in the
direction as shown below;
3. When the battery bottom gets tilted, release the
latch and remove the battery.
Caution: Make sure the battery bottom is
slightly tilted to avoid severe abrasions
between the battery tab and the slot in the
top part of the radio.

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Assembly and Disassembly
Figure 3
Figure 4
Attaching/Removing the Antenna
Attaching the Antenna
Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it.
Figure 5
Removing the Antenna
Turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it.

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Attaching/Removing the Belt Clip
Attaching the Belt Clip
1. Loosen and remove the screws for belt clip;
2. Align the screw holes in the belt clip with those on the
radio body. And then use a screwdriver to secure the
screws as shown below.
Figure 6
Assembly and Disassembly
Attaching/Removing the External Earpiece/
Microphone
Attaching the External Earpiece/Microphone
1. Uncover (not remove) the accessory jack cover;
2. Insert the earpiece/microphone plug into the jack,
and secure the screw.
Removing the External Earpiece/Microphone
Unfasten the screw and unplug the external earpiece/
microphone.
Figure 7
Caution: When you are using the external
earpiece/microphone, waterproof
performance of the radio may get affected.
Removing the Belt Clip
Unfasten the screws and remove the belt clip.