Hytera HM68X User manual

HM68X Digital Mobile Radio
User Manual
Hytera Communications Corporation Limited

Preface
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.
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:
HM68X Digital Mobile Radio (X may represent 2, 5, 6, 8, or 9)

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Contents
Documentation Information ............................................................................................................................ 3
1. Packing List .................................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Product Overview......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Product Layout.......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Programmable Keys................................................................................................................................. 7
3. Installation..................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Precautions............................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Tools......................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Parts.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Procedure............................................................................................................................................... 10
4. Basic Operations........................................................................................................................................ 11
4.1 Turn On or Off the Radio........................................................................................................................ 11
4.2 Adjust Volume......................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Select a Zone.......................................................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Select a Channel .................................................................................................................................... 11
5. Status Indications ...................................................................................................................................... 12
5.1 LCD Icons............................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 LED Indicators........................................................................................................................................ 13
6. Call Services............................................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 Group Call............................................................................................................................................... 14
6.1.1 Initiate a Group Call...................................................................................................................... 14
6.1.2 Answer a Group Call .................................................................................................................... 14
6.1.3 End a Group Call.......................................................................................................................... 14
6.2 Private Call.............................................................................................................................................. 14
6.2.1 Initiate a Private Call .................................................................................................................... 14
6.2.2 Receive a Private Call.................................................................................................................. 15
6.2.3 End a Private Call......................................................................................................................... 15
6.3 All Call..................................................................................................................................................... 15
6.3.1 Initiate an All Call.......................................................................................................................... 15
6.3.2 Receive an All Call ....................................................................................................................... 16
6.3.3 End an All Call .............................................................................................................................. 16
6.4 Analog Call.............................................................................................................................................. 16
7. Message Services ...................................................................................................................................... 17
7.1 View a Message ..................................................................................................................................... 17
7.2 Delete a Message................................................................................................................................... 17
8. Contacts...................................................................................................................................................... 18
9. Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 19

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9.1 Basic Settings......................................................................................................................................... 19
9.1.1 Set Display ................................................................................................................................... 19
9.1.2 Set USB Path ............................................................................................................................... 19
9.1.3 Set Language ............................................................................................................................... 20
9.1.4 Enable LED Indicator ................................................................................................................... 20
9.1.5 Reset a Radio............................................................................................................................... 20
9.2 Call Settings............................................................................................................................................ 20
9.2.1 Set Power Level ........................................................................................................................... 20
9.2.2 Set Talking Alias ........................................................................................................................... 20
9.2.3 Enable Dual Slot Data .................................................................................................................. 21
9.2.4 Enable Talk Around ...................................................................................................................... 21
9.2.5 Set Squelch Level ........................................................................................................................ 21
9.2.6 Enable Compandor ...................................................................................................................... 21
9.3 Security Settings..................................................................................................................................... 21
9.3.1 Encryption..................................................................................................................................... 21
9.3.2 Lone Worker................................................................................................................................. 22
9.3.3 Enable Scrambler......................................................................................................................... 22
9.3.4 Enable Horn & Lights ................................................................................................................... 22
9.3.5 Kill and Revive the Radio ............................................................................................................. 23
9.4 Audio....................................................................................................................................................... 23
9.4.1 Enable Mic AGC ........................................................................................................................... 23
9.4.2 Enable AI-based Noise Cancellation............................................................................................ 23
9.4.3 Set Audio Mode ............................................................................................................................ 24
9.4.4 Set MIC & SPK............................................................................................................................. 24
10. Profiles ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
10.1 Switch Profiles...................................................................................................................................... 26
10.2 Set Alert Tone....................................................................................................................................... 26
11. Radio Features ......................................................................................................................................... 27
11.1 Scan...................................................................................................................................................... 27
11.1.1 Enable Scan ............................................................................................................................... 27
11.1.2 Set Scan List............................................................................................................................... 27
11.2 Positioning............................................................................................................................................ 27
11.2.1 Enable Positioning...................................................................................................................... 28
11.2.2 View Position .............................................................................................................................. 28
11.2.3 Enable Call Location................................................................................................................... 28
11.2.4 Enable GPS Report .................................................................................................................... 29
11.3 BT ......................................................................................................................................................... 29
11.3.1 Connect to a BT Device.............................................................................................................. 29
11.3.2 Switch BT Audio.......................................................................................................................... 30
11.3.3 Set BT......................................................................................................................................... 30

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11.3.4 Enable BT Location .................................................................................................................... 30
11.4 One Touch Call/Menu........................................................................................................................... 30
11.5 Roam .................................................................................................................................................... 31
11.6 Clarity Transmission............................................................................................................................. 31
11.7 Ignition Sense....................................................................................................................................... 31
11.8 Public Address...................................................................................................................................... 32
11.9 Priority Interrupt.................................................................................................................................... 32
11.10 XPT..................................................................................................................................................... 33
12. Emergency Service.................................................................................................................................. 34
12.1 Initiate an Emergency Call.................................................................................................................... 34
12.2 Receive an Emergency Call................................................................................................................. 35
12.3 End an Emergency Call........................................................................................................................ 35
12.4 Emergency Erase Data ........................................................................................................................ 35
13. Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 36
14. Care and Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 31
14.1 Product Care......................................................................................................................................... 31
14.2 Product Cleaning.................................................................................................................................. 31
15. Optional Accessories............................................................................................................................... 32
16. Abbreviations............................................................................................................................................ 34

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Documentation Information
This section describes the conventions and revision history of this document.
Documentation Conventions
Instruction Conventions
Icon
Description
Indicates information that can help you make better use of your product.
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 personal injury.
Indicates situations that could cause major personal injury or even death.
Notation Conventions
Item
Description
Example
Boldface
Denotes menus, tabs, parameter names,
window names, dialogue names, and
hardware buttons.
To save the configuration, click Apply.
The Log Level Settings dialogue box appears.
Press the PTT key.
" "
Denotes messages, directories, file names,
folder names, and parameter values.
The screen displays "Invalid Battery!".
Open "PSS.exe".
Go to "D:/opt/local".
In the Port text box, enter "22".
>
Directs you to access a multi-level menu.
Go to File > New.
Italic
Denotes document titles.
For details about using the DWS, refer to
Dispatch Workstation User Guide.
Courier New
Denotes commands and their execution
results.
To set the IP address, run the following
command:
vos-cmd - m name IP
Revision History

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Document Version
Release Date
Description
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September 2022
Initial release.

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1. Packing List
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
Power Cord (with fuse)
1
Mounting Bracket
1
Self-tapping Screw (4.8 mm x 20 mm)
4
Locking Knob
2
Self-tapping Screw (4 mm x 16 mm)
3
Palm Microphone
1
Documentation Kit
1
Microphone Hanger
1
/
/
Figures in this manual are only for reference.
Check and ensure that the frequency band marked on the antenna label matches that on the radio label. If not,
contact your dealer.

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2. Product Overview
2.1 Product Layout
Front Panel
Aviation Port Answer Key
(programmable) End Key
(programmable)
OK/Menu Key Back/Zone Key On-Off Key
LED Indicator
Volume Key
Channel/Navigation Key
Emergency Key
(programmable)
Rear Panel
RF Antenna Connector Power Inlet Accessory Connector GPSAntenna Connector
The GPS antenna connector is only used to install the GNSS antenna on radios with the Location feature.

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Palm Microphone
2.2 Programmable Keys
You can request your dealer to program the Emergency key, Answer key, and End key as shortcuts to assignable radio
features.

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3. Installation
3.1 Precautions
Before installation, read the following guidelines carefully:
Before installation, ensure that the vehicle power supply has a negative ground with the voltage of 13.6±15% V.
Before installation, measure the length of screws protruding from the radio surface. During installation, drill the
holes on the vehicle according to the screw length to avoid damaging the vehicle wires or other components.
Use the antenna and power cord approved by the Company.
Use the mounting bracket approved by the Company. Otherwise, the accidental drop of the radio may injure people
in the vehicle.
Install the radio at a position where you can easily reach the front panel.
To facilitate wiring, keep sufficient space at the back of the radio.
When replacing the fuse for the DC power cord, ensure the new fuse shares the same specification with the old one.
If any other communication devices such as repeaters are in the vicinity of the radio, keep the antenna of these
devices at least 10 meters away from that of the radio.
3.2 Tools
electric drill
Phillips screwdriver
T20 torx screwdriver

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3.3 Parts
No.
Part Name
No.
Part Name
1
Radio
6
Self-tapping Screw (4 mm x 16 mm)
2
Locking Knobs
7
Microphone Hanger
3
Mounting Bracket
8
GNSS Antenna
4
Self-tapping Screw (4.8 mm x 20 mm)
9
Power Cord (with fuse)
5
Palm Microphone
10
RF Antenna

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The RF antenna is optional.
The GNSS antenna is a standard accessory for radios with the Location feature.
3.4 Procedure
Install the radio.
a. Select a location on the vehicle.
b. Hold the mounting bracket to the location, and then mark the mounting holes.
c. Drill holes at the mounting holes.
d. Use the screws (4.8 mm x 20 mm) to secure the mounting bracket.
e. Connect the RF antenna, GNSS antenna, and power cord to the radio.
f. Slide the radio into the mounting bracket, and then fasten the locking knobs.
Install the palm microphone.
a. Select a location on the vehicle where you can reach the palm microphone easily.
b. Hold the microphone hanger to the location, and then mark the mounting holes.
c. Drill holes at the mounting holes.
d. Use the screws (4 mm x 16 mm) to secure the microphone hanger.
e. Align the triangle index on the palm microphone with that on the radio.
f. Plug the aviation connector to the palm microphone into the aviation port on the radio, and then rotate the
connector clockwise to secure it.
g. Place the palm microphone on the hanger.

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4. Basic Operations
4.1 Turn On or Off the Radio
To turn on the radio, connect the radio to power supply or long press the On-Off key.
To turn off the radio, long press the On-Off key.
4.2 Adjust Volume
Toggle the Volume key up to increase the volume or down to decrease the volume.
4.3 Select a Zone
On the home screen, press the Back/Zone key, toggle the Channel/Navigation key to select a zone, and then press
the OK/Menu key.
Press the preprogrammed Zone Up key or Zone Down key.
4.4 Select a Channel
You can toggle or press keys to switch to a channel within the same zone by default. If the Cross-Zone Switchover feature
is enabled, you can switch to a channel in other zones.
Method 1
On the home screen, toggle the Channel/Navigation key.
Method 2
a. On the home screen, press the Back/Zone key.
b. Toggle the Channel/Navigation key to select a zone.
c. Press the OK/Menu key.
d. Toggle the Channel/Navigation key to select a channel.
e. Press the OK/Menu key.
Method 3
Press the preprogrammed Channel Up key or Channel Down key.
Method 4
Press the preprogrammed Preset Channel key.

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5. Status Indications
5.1 LCD Icons
Icon
Radio Status
The radio detects no signal.
More bars indicate stronger signal.
The radio works in low power mode.
The radio works in high power mode.
An accessory is connected.
The GPS feature is enabled, and valid positioning data has been received.
The GPS feature is enabled, but no valid positioning data has been received.
The BT feature is enabled.
A BT device is connected.
The Mode Automatic Switch feature is enabled.
The radio is in emergency mode.
The radio stays on a site.
The radio is roaming.
The Scrambler or Encrypt feature is enabled.
The Over the Air Encrypt feature is enabled.
The radio is scanning.
The radio stays on an active channel.
The radio stays on Priority Channel 1.
The radio stays on Priority Channel 2.
The radio has switched to the mixed channel.
The Monitor feature is enabled.

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Icon
Radio Status
The speaker is on.
The radio works in silent mode.
The radio works in profile 1.
The radio works in profile 2.
The radio works in profile 3.
There is/are (a) new message(s).
The inbox is full.
There is/are (a) missed call(s).
5.2 LED Indicators
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 or roaming.
Flashes orange rapidly
The radio is in Emergency mode.
Glows orange
Call hang time: No voice is being transmitted or received during a call.
Within such a period, you can press and hold the PTT key and speak.
Flashes
blue
Every 3s
The BT feature is enabled, but the radio is not connected to any BT
device.
Every 1.5s
A BT device is connected.
Every 0.1s
The BT feature is being disabled.

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6. Call Services
To ensure optimalvoice qualityon the receiving radio, keep the microphone 2.5 cm to 5 cmaway from your mouth during
speaking.
6.1 Group Call
A group call is a call from an individual user to other group members.
6.1.1 Initiate a Group Call
Through Preset Contact
On the home screen, toggle the Channel/Navigation key to select a digital channel.
Press and hold the PTT key.
Through Contact List
Enter the Contact interface.
Press the preprogrammed Contact List or Favorite Contact List key.
On the home screen, go to Menu > Contact.
Select a group contact.
Press and hold the PTT key.
Through One Touch Call/Menu
Press the preprogrammed One Touch Call/Menu key, and then press and hold the PTT key.
6.1.2 Answer a Group Call
You can answer a group call without any operation.
6.1.3 End a Group Call
A group call ends when the call hang time expires.
6.2 Private Call
A private call is a call from an individual user to another individual user.
6.2.1 Initiate a Private Call
Through Preset Contact
On the home screen, toggle the Channel/Navigation key to select a digital channel.
Press and hold the PTT key.

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Through Contact List
Enter the Contact interface.
Press the preprogrammed Contact List or Favorite Contact List key.
On the home screen, go to Menu > Contact.
Select a private contact.
Press and hold the PTT key.
Through Call Logs
On the home screen, go to Menu > Call Logs.
Select a private call record.
Press and hold the PTT key.
Through One Touch Call/Menu
Press the preprogrammed One Touch Call/Menu key, and then press and hold the PTT key.
6.2.2 Receive a Private Call
You can answer a private call without any operation.
6.2.3 End a Private Call
A private call ends when the call hang time expires.
6.3 All Call
An all call is a call from an individual user to all the other users on the current digital channel.
Contact your dealer to pre-configure the All Call feature.
6.3.1 Initiate an All Call
Through Preset Contact
On the home screen, toggle the Channel/Navigation key to select a preset all call contact on the digital channel.
Press and hold the PTT key.
Through Contact List
Enter the Contact interface.
Press the preprogrammed Contact List or Favorite Contact List key.
On the home screen, go to Menu > Contact.

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Select an all call contact.
Press and hold the PTT key.
Through One Touch Call/Menu
Press the preprogrammed One Touch Call/Menu key, and then press and hold the PTT key.
6.3.2 Receive an All Call
You can answer an all call without any operation.
6.3.3 End an All Call
An all call ends when the caller releases the PTT key.
6.4 Analog Call
An analog call is a call on the analog channel.
Call without Signaling
On an analog channel without signaling, you can initiate a call to all the other users on the channel.
On the home screen, toggle the Channel/Navigation key to select an analog channel.
Press and hold the PTT key.
Call with Signaling
On an analog channel with signaling, you can initiate a call to a specific contact on the channel.
Contact your dealer to pre-configure the signalings.
HDC1200 (compatible with MDC1200) and two-tone signalings are available.
The method to make a call with signaling is the same, regardless of signaling types.
On the home screen, go to Menu > Contact, or press the preprogrammed Contact List or Favorite Contact List
key.
Select a contact.
Press and hold the PTT key or the preprogrammed One Touch Call/Menu key.