Hytera PD78X Series Installation and operation manual

DMR Radio
Upgrade Guide

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Upgrade Guide
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Contents
Documentation Information...................................................................................................................1
1. Important Tips before Upgrade .........................................................................................................4
2. Before you Start .................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Firmware Version Check.................................................................................................................5
2.2 Preparations ...................................................................................................................................5
3. Upgrade and Check............................................................................................................................7
3.1 Entering the Download Mode..........................................................................................................7
3.1.1 PD78X/PD88X/PD98X/HD785/PD79X/PD70X/HD705/PD71X.............................................7
3.1.2 MD78X/MD65X.....................................................................................................................7
3.1.3 X1e/X1p/PD60X/PD66X/PD68X ...........................................................................................9
3.2 Starting Upgrade.............................................................................................................................9
3.3 After-upgrade Check.....................................................................................................................13
3.3.1 Radio with Display ..............................................................................................................13
3.3.2 Radio without Display .........................................................................................................13
Applicable Model and Version ............................................................................................................15

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Documentation Information
This section describes the conventions and revision history of this document.
Documentation Conventions
Instructional Icons
Icon Description
Tip Indicates information that can help you make better use of your product.
Note Indicates references that can further describe the related topics.
Caution Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment damage.
Warning Indicates situations that could cause minor personal injury.
Danger Indicates situations that could cause major personal injury or even death.
Notational Conventions
Item Description
“ ”
The quotation marks enclose the name of a software interface element. For
example, click “OK”.
Bold
The text in boldface denotes the name of a hardware button. For example, press the
PTT key.
->
The symbol directs you to access a multi-level menu. For example, to select “New”
from the “File” menu, we will describe it as follows: File -> New.
Revision History
Version Date Description
R8.1 02-2017
Twelfth release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R8.1
(A8.01.02.003/S8.01.02.003/N8.01.02.003/C8.01.02.003).
R8.0 11-2016
Eleventh release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R8.0
(A8.00.06.007/S8.00.06.007/N8.00.06.007/C8.00.06.007).
R7.6 01-2016
Tenth release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R7.6
(A7.06.05.002/S7.06.05.002/N7.06.05.002/C7.06.05.002).

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Version Date Description
It is applicable to DMR Conventional and Trunking Radio.
R7.0 07-2015
Ninth release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R7.0
(A7.00.11.010/S7.00.11.010/N7.00.11.010).
It is applicable to more models, such as DMR Conventional Radio
and Trunking Radio.
R6.5 07-2014
Eighth release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R6.5
(A6.05.07.005/S6.05.07.005).
It is applicable to more models, such as DMR Conventional Radio
and Trunking Radio.
R6.1 04-2014
Seventh release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R6.1
(A6.01.05.006/S6.01.05.006).
It is applicable to more models, such as DMR Conventional Radio
and Trunking Radio.
R6.0 03-2014
Sixth release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R6.0
(A6.00.07.005/S6.00.07.005).
It is applicable to more models, such as DMR Conventional Radio
and Trunking Radio.
R6.0 01-2014
Fifth release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R6.0
(A6.00.07.004/S6.00.07.004).
It is applicable to more models, such as DMR Conventional Radio
and Trunking Radio.
R5.5 08-2013
Froth release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R5.5
(A5.05.13.005/S5.05.13.005).
It is applicable to more models, such as DMR Conventional Radio
and Trunking Radio.
R5.0 11-2012
Third release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R5.0
(A5.00.15.001/S5.00.15.001).
It is applicable to more models, such as DMR Trunking Radio.
R4.5 06-2012
Second release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R4.5
(A4.05.16.003/S4.05.16.003).

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Version Date Description
R4.0 09-2011
Initial release, instructing you to upgrade the firmware to R4.0
(A4.00.10.001).

Important Tips before Upgrade
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1. Important Tips before Upgrade
To achieve a successful upgrade, please carefully read the instructions below before operation:
This document instructs you to upgrade the firmware in radios to A8.01.02.003, S8.01.02.003,
N8.01.02.003or C8.01.02.003. For details, please refer to Appendix: Applicable Model and Version.
Do not disconnect the radio and the PC during upgrade; otherwise, data loss or radio damage may
occur.
Do not run other Hytera applications during upgrade. If the upgrade is interrupted by another
application, please try the upgrade again by restarting the radio and entering the download mode.
Do not disconnect the power of the radio during upgrade. However, if the power is disconnected or
error occurs during upgrade, restart the radio for another try.
This upgrade will change the HD model to PD model, for example,
HD785-000G0000-M00000-V1-0-B will be upgraded to PD785-000G0000-M00000-V1-0-B.
After upgrade, if the LED flashes upon power-on, please try the upgrade again by restarting the radio
and entering the download mode.
After successful upgrade, re-program the radio with a CPS of V8.01.02.002 or above.

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2. Before you Start
2.1 Firmware Version Check
Caution
Please check whether the firmware version of the radio satisfies the requirements before upgrade. If
not, please do not upgrade; otherwise the radio may get damaged.
Step 1 Connect the radio with the PC.
Step 2 Run the CPS to read data from the target radio.
Step 3 Click “Radio Information” on the left of the CPS to check whether the “Firmware Version”
satisfies the requirements specified in the Appendix: Applicable Model and Version.
PD780G is taken as the example.
Step 4 Disconnect the CPS and radio.
Step 5 Turn off the radio.
2.2 Preparations
Please prepare the following items before you start.
PC with operating system Win 7, Win 8, Win 8.1 or Win 10 of 32/64-bit.
Win7 is taken as the example hereinafter.
DMR Upgradekit Subscriber: The upgrade software has been successfully installed on PC.

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USB Driver: Ensure the USB driver has been successfully installed on PC; otherwise, the PC will not
be able to recognize the radio. If not installed yet, please refer to Digital USB Driver Installation Guide
R5.0 for the installation.
Radio to be upgraded.
Programming Cable: Programming cables for different models are listed below.
Model Programming Cable
MD78X/MD65X
PC47
PC37
PD78X/PD88X/PD98X/HD785/PD7
9X/ PD70X/PD75X/HD705/PD71X
PC38
X1e/X1p/ PD60X/PD66X/PD68X PC45
Note
When using the PC37 programming cable, palm microphone and the hanger are also needed.
Connect the palm microphone to the 10Pin port on the front panel of the radio, and hook the palm
microphone on the hanger.

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3. Upgrade and Check
3.1 Entering the Download Mode
Make the radio enter the download mode first before upgrade.
3.1.1 PD78X/PD88X/PD98X/HD785/PD79X/PD70X/HD705/PD71X
Step 1 Turn off the radio.
Step 2 Connect the radio (e.g. PD78X) with the PC.
The connection diagram is shown as below.
Step 3 Hold “PTT” and “TK” keys, and then turn on the radio.
When the radio enters the download mode successfully, its LED indicator flashes red for
seconds and then glows red solidly. Otherwise, it fails. In this case, please turn off the radio and
repeat the above operations.
3.1.2 MD78X/MD65X
Using PC47 Programming Cable
PC47 programming cable can be used to make the radio enter the download mode.
Step 1 Turn off the radio.
Step 2 Toggle the switch on PC47 to the DL end.
Note
Do not toggle to the DL end during programming.
Step 3 Connect the radio (e.g. MD78X) to the PC via PC47.

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Step 4 Turn on the radio to enter the download mode.
When the radio enters the download mode successfully, its LED indicator flashes red for
seconds and then glows red solidly. Otherwise, it fails. In this case, please turn off the radio and
repeat the above operations.
Note
After upgrade, please toggle the switch on PC47 to the CPS end and then turn off the radio.
Using PC37 Programming Cable
The palm microphone and its hanger can also be used to make the radio enter the download mode:
Step 1 Turn off the radio.
Step 2 Connect the palm microphone to the 10Pin port on the front panel of the radio, and hook the
palm microphone on the hanger.
Note
If the microphone hanger is not available, you can connect the hook to the GND using a
metal conductor.
Step 3 Hold the PTT on the palm microphone and turn on the radio, so as to let the radio enter the
download mode.

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When the radio enters the download mode successfully, its LED indicator flashes red for
seconds and then glows red solidly. Otherwise, it fails. In this case, please turn off the radio and
repeat the above operations.
Step 4 Disconnect the palm microphone from the radio, and use PC37 to connect the radio to PC.
3.1.3 X1e/X1p/PD60X/PD66X/PD68X
The operations are the same as that in Using PC47 Programming Cable of 3.1.2 MD78X/MD65X
section.
X1e as the example, the connection diagram is shown as below.
3.2 Starting Upgrade
After the radio enters the download mode, please operate as follows:
Step 1 Run the upgrade software to enter the main interface.

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Note
If a “Restore” button is displayed in the main interface, it indicates an abnormity of RCDB
data during the previous upgrade. In this case, please restore the radio with reference to
Step 4 below. Otherwise, the upgrade will fail.
Step 2 (Optional) Select “Menu -> For Radio”.
The “For Radio” window appears. You can check in this window whether the radio to be
upgraded is included. See the figure below.

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Step 3 In main interface of the upgrade software, select the corresponding USB port of the radio and
click “Upgrade”.
During the upgrade process,
If the prompt “Open USB failed” appears, check whether the cable is properly connected to
the radio, and whether the USB interface is busy with other software.

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The prompt “The firmware version [xx.x.xx.xxx] is beyond the upgrade software!” indicates
the upgrade package is not compatible with the current firmware. Please stop upgrading
right away.
“Reading data error!” or “Writing data error!” or alerts alike indicates the USB connection
has timed out. Click “OK”, and try the upgrade again by restarting the radio and entering the
download mode.
The prompt “Writing data error! RCDB data is already saved to file, from which you can
restore your data when necessary.” indicates an abnormity of the RCDB data during
upgrade. Click “OK” and then you can see a “Restore” button in the main interface.
Step 4 (Optional) Restore the radio in case of the RCDB data abnormity, in this way:
1. Click “Restore” to proceed to the corresponding interface.
2. Select the serial number of the radio to be restored, and click “Restore” again.
If the serial number is not available, do not click “Restore”.
3. After the RCDB data is restored, please try the upgrade again.
Step 5 A prompt box as shown below appears upon successful upgrade.
If no prompt appears, please try the upgrade again by restarting the radio and entering the
download mode.

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Step 6 Click “OK”.
For radio whose firmware version is R8.0 or above, it will automatically restart after upgrade.
If the radio is with display, the firmware information will appear on the screen.
For radio whose firmware version is below R8.0, it will not restart after upgrade.
3.3 After-upgrade Check
Check whether the upgrade is successful.
3.3.1 Radio with Display
For the radio with display, the firmware information can be checked not only via the CPS (V8.01.02.002
or above) but also via the radio menu. Please operate as follows to view the firmware information via the
radio menu.
Step 1 Turn on the radio.
Step 2 Select “Menu –> Settings –> Device Info” on radio menu.
Step 3 Check whether the firmware version is A8.01.02.003, S8.01.02.003, N8.01.02.003or
C8.01.02.003.
If not, please check whether the firmware version is satisfied the upgrade requirements. If yes,
please make radio enter the download mode and repeat the above operations for update.
Step 4 Turn off the radio.
3.3.2 Radio without Display
For the radio without display, the firmware information can only be checked via the CPS, do as follows:
Step 1 Turn on the radio.
Step 2 Use the CPS of V8.01.02.002 or above to read data from the target radio.

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Step 3 Click the “Radio Information” to check whether the firmware version is A8.01.02.003,
S8.01.02.003, N8.01.02.003or C8.01.02.003.
Step 4 Turn off the radio.

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Applicable Model and Version
Conventional Radio
Model Firmware Version
PD98X
A8.00.06.007, S8.00.06.007, N8.00.06.007, C8.00.06.007
A7.08.09.000, S7.08.09.000, N7.08.09.000, C7.08.09.000
A.7.08.08.005, S7.08.08.005, N7.08.08.005, C7.08.08.005
PD78X&PD78XG
A8.00.06.007, S8.00.06.007, N8.00.06.007, C8.00.06.007
A7.07.03.003, S7.07.03.003, N7.07.03.003, C7.07.03.003
A7.06.06.000, S7.06.06.000, N7.06.06.000, C7.06.06.000
A7.06.05.002, S7.06.05.002, N7.06.05.002, C7.06.05.002
A7.00.11.010, S7.00.11.010, N7.00.11.010
A7.00.11.007, S7.00.11.007, N7.00.11.007
A7.00.11.006, S7.00.11.006, N7.00.11.006
A7.00.11.005, S7.00.11.005, N7.00.11.005
A6.05.07.006, S6.05.07.006
A6.05.07.005, S6.05.07.005
A6.01.05.006, S6.01.05.006
A6.01.05.005, S6.01.05.005
A6.00.07.005, S6.00.07.005
A6.00.07.004, S6.00.07.004
A5.06.02.009, S5.06.02.009
A5.05.14.004, S5.05.14.004
A5.05.13.005, S5.05.13.005
A5.01.05.004, S5.01.05.004
A5.01.05.002, S5.01.05.002
A5.01.05.001, S5.01.05.001
A5.00.15.001, S5.00.15.001

Applicable Model and Version
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Model Firmware Version
PD780E
A8.00.06.007, S8.00.06.007, N8.00.06.007, C8.00.06.007
A7.06.06.000, S7.06.06.000, N7.06.06.000, C7.06.06.000
A7.06.05.002, S7.06.05.002, N7.06.05.002, C7.06.05.002
A7.00.11.010, S7.00.11.010, N7.00.11.010
A7.00.11.007, S7.00.11.007, N7.00.11.007
PD75X&PD75XG
A8.00.06.007, S8.00.06.007, N8.00.06.007, C8.00.06.007
A7.06.06.000, S7.06.06.000, N7.06.06.000, C7.06.06.000
A7.06.05.002, S7.06.05.002, N7.06.05.002, C7.06.05.002
A7.00.11.010, S7.00.11.010, N7.00.11.010
A7.00.11.007, S7.00.11.007, N7.00.11.007
A7.00.11.006, S7.00.11.006, N7.00.11.006
A7.00.11.005, S7.00.11.005, N7.00.11.005
A6.05.07.006, S6.05.07.006
A6.05.07.005, S6.05.07.005
A6.01.05.006, S6.01.05.006
A6.01.05.005, S6.01.05.005
A6.00.07.005, S6.00.07.005
A6.00.07.004, S6.00.07.004
PD70X&PD70XG
A8.00.06.007, S8.00.06.007, N8.00.06.007, C8.00.06.007
A7.06.06.000, S7.06.06.000, N7.06.06.000, C7.06.06.000
A7.06.05.002, S7.06.05.002, N7.06.05.002, C7.06.05.002
A7.00.11.010, S7.00.11.010, N7.00.11.010
A7.00.11.007, S7.00.11.007, N7.00.11.007
A7.00.11.006, S7.00.11.006, N7.00.11.006
A7.00.11.005, S7.00.11.005, N7.00.11.005
A6.05.07.006, S6.05.07.006
A6.05.07.005, S6.05.07.005

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Model Firmware Version
A6.01.05.006, S6.01.05.006
A6.01.05.005, S6.01.05.005
A6.00.07.005, S6.00.07.005
A6.00.07.004, S6.00.07.004
A5.06.02.009, S5.06.02.009
A5.05.14.004, S5.05.14.004
A5.05.13.005, S5.05.13.005
A5.01.05.004, S5.01.05.004
A5.01.05.002, S5.01.05.002
A5.01.05.001, S5.01.05.001
A5.00.15.001, S5.00.15.001
PD68X
A8.00.06.007, S8.00.06.007, N8.00.06.007, C8.00.06.007
A7.06.06.000, S7.06.06.000, N7.06.06.000, C7.06.06.000
A7.06.05.002, S7.06.05.002, N7.06.05.002, C7.06.05.002
A7.00.11.010, S7.00.11.010, N7.00.11.010
A7.00.11.007, S7.00.11.007, N7.00.11.007
A7.00.11.006, S7.00.11.006, N7.00.11.006
A7.00.11.005, S7.00.11.005, N7.00.11.005
A6.05.07.006, S6.05.07.006
A6.05.07.005, S6.05.07.005
A6.01.05.006, S6.01.05.006
A6.01.05.005, S6.01.05.005
PD66X
A8.00.06.007, S8.00.06.007, N8.00.06.007, C8.00.06.007
A7.06.06.000, S7.06.06.000, N7.06.06.000, C7.06.06.000
A7.06.05.002, S7.06.05.002, N7.06.05.002, C7.06.05.002
A7.00.11.010, S7.00.11.010, N7.00.11.010
A7.00.11.007, S7.00.11.007, N7.00.11.007