Hytera MD65X User manual

Preface
Thanks for your favor in our product. This manual is helpful for you to quickly know how to use the
product. Please refer to Feature Description and Operation Manual for detailed features and operations.
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:
MD65X Digital Mobile Radio
(X may represent 2, 5, 6 or 8)

Instructional Icons
 : Indicates functions that are available on digital channel only.
 : Indicates functions that are available on analog channel only.
Functions marked with neither the above icons are available on both analog and digital channels.
Disclaimer
Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (the Company) endeavors to achieve the accuracy and
completeness of this manual, but no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given. All the specifications and
designs are subject to change without notice due to continuous technology development. No part of this
manual may be copied, modified, translated, or distributed in any manner without the express written
permission of us.
We do not guarantee, for any particular purpose, the accuracy, validity, timeliness, legitimacy or
completeness of the Third Party products and contents involved in this manual.
If you have any suggestions or would like to learn more details, please visit our website at:
http://www.hytera.com.
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 Profile
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 fields.
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:
 Antenna gain must not exceed 5dBi for UHF or 3.5dBi for VHF.
 The antenna installation must comply with the requirements of manufacturer or supplier, and it must
be 1 meter away from human body.
EU Regulatory Conformance
As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.
Please note that the above information is applicable to EU countries only.

Contents
1. Items in the Package .......................................................................................................................... 1
2. Product Overview ............................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Radio Unit ....................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Remote Speaker Microphone ......................................................................................................... 3
3. Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Installation Tools ............................................................................................................................. 4
3.3 Installation Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 4
4. Status Indication ................................................................................................................................ 7
4.1 LCD Icon ......................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 LED Indicator .................................................................................................................................. 7
5. Basic Operations ................................................................................................................................ 9
5.1 Powering On/Off ............................................................................................................................. 9
5.2 Adjusting the Volume ...................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Selecting a Zone ............................................................................................................................. 9
5.4 Selecting a Channel ........................................................................................................................ 9
5.5 Setting TX Power Level ................................................................................................................ 10
6. Call Services ..................................................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Call on Digital Channel ............................................................................................................ 11
6.2 Call on Analog Channel without Signaling ............................................................................... 13
7. Available Features ............................................................................................................................ 14
8. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 16
9. Care and Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 18
10. Optional Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 19

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1. Items in the Package
Please unpack carefully and check that all items listed below are received. If any item is missing or
damaged, please contact your dealer.
Radio Unit Remote Speaker Microphone Hanger and Screws for
Remote Speaker
Microphone
Mounting Bracket Kit Fuse GPS Antenna
Power Cord Documentation Kit
Note:
 The GPS antenna is the standard accessory for the MD65X with GPS feature. The frequency
band is marked on the label of antenna; if not, please refer to the label on the radio for frequency
band information.
 Unless otherwise specified, the remote speaker microphone mentioned in this manual refers to
that included in the item list.

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2. Product Overview
2.1 Radio Unit
Caution:
 GPS antenna connector is for MD65X mobile radio with GPS feature only.
 Do not block the ventilation hole of the fan.
 Clean the fan regularly.
 Do not stop the fan with hard objects such as a screwdriver to avoid fan damage.
 Do not touch the fan blades when the fan operates to avoid bodily injury.

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2.2 Remote Speaker Microphone
For enhanced convenience, you may request your dealer to program the TK, P1 and P2 keys as
shortcuts to certain functions. You may refer to Feature Description and Operation Manual for more
details.
Caution: The TK is programmed with emergency feature by default (short press: Emergency On;
long press: Emergency Off). It is programmable by your dealer.

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3. Installation
3.1 Instructions
Before you install the radio in a vehicle, be sure to read the following instructions carefully:
 The radio must work with a 13.6V±15% negative ground electrical system only. And ensure to check
the ground polarity and voltage of the vehicle power supply prior to installation.
 Check how long the screws will extend from the bottom surface of the radio before installation. Drill
the mounting hole cautiously to avoid damage to the vehicle wiring and other parts.
 Connect the antenna and power cord to the radio, before you install it in the bracket. And make sure
the antenna and power cord are dedicated for digital radios of the Company.
 Install the radio with the mounting bracket supplied by the Company, to avoid radio looseness in case
of accidents. The loose radio may cause bodily injury.
 Install the radio in a location where it’s easy to reach the front panel controls.
 Keep sufficient clearance at the back of the radio for wiring.
 Be sure to use the fuse with the same specification for DC power cord upon replacement.
 If there are any other device in the vicinity of this radio, the distance between the antenna of this radio
and the antenna of such RF device shall be no less than 10 meters.
3.2 Installation Tools
 Drill
 Cross head screwdriver
 Hex socket sleeve (for 4.8×20mm self-tapping screws assembling)
3.3 Installation Procedure
To install the radio, do as follows:
1. Install the bracket in a location where it’s easy to operate the radio.
2. Connect accessories such as the antenna and power cord to the radio.
3. Slide the radio into the properly mounted bracket and secure it using the locking knobs.
4. Install the remote speaker microphone hanger in a location where it can be reached conveniently.
5. Plug the remote speaker microphone into the radio, but at first align the triangle index on the
remote speaker microphone with the microphone installation index on the microphone connector.
Place the remote speaker microphone on the hanger when you do not use it.
The parts of the radio are illustrated below:

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No. Part Name No. Part Name
1 Radio Unit 8 Power Interface
2 Locking Knobs 9 Power Cord (black)
3 Mounting Bracket 10 Power Cord (red)
4 4.8×20mm Self-tapping Screws 11 Fuse
5 Remote Speaker Microphone 12 RF Antenna Connector
6 4×16mm Self-tapping Screws 13 GPS Antenna Connector

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No. Part Name No. Part Name
7 Remote Speaker Microphone Hanger / /