Hytera PDC680 User manual

1. Product Overview
1.1 Product Layout
1.2 Programmable Keys
For enhanced convenience, the product provides the programmable keys including SK2, SK3, TK, P1,
P2, and P3. The TK is programmed with Emergency feature by default (short press: Emergency On;
long press: Emergency Off).
To set up other shortcuts, click , and then go to Settings > Programmable keys.

2. Before Use
2.1 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.
1. (Optional) Place the color ring (for identification purpose) on the antenna connector.
2. Put the antenna on the antenna connector.
3. Rotate the antenna clockwise till hand tight.
2.2 Installing the Cards
1．Open the card slot cover on the top of the battery compartment.
2．Insert the micro-SD cards and nano-SIM cards into the corresponding slots.
3．Put the card slot cover back in place.

2.3 Attaching the Belt Clip
1. Align the rails on the belt clip with the grooves on the battery.
2. Press the belt clip downwards into place.
To remove the belt clip, press and hold the spring when sliding the belt clip out of the grooves on
the battery.
2.4 Attaching the Battery
1. Slide the battery into the slot.
2. Press the battery latch until it is fully fitted into the radio.

2.5 Charging the Battery
Use the approved charger to charge the battery.
Read the Safety Information Booklet before charging.
The 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, fully charge the battery to ensure optimum performance. You can charge the radio with
battery attached or charge the battery alone.
To determine the charging status, check the LED indicator on the charger according to the following
table:
LED Indicator Charging Status
Flashes red slowly No battery inserted.
Flashes orange slowly Waiting to charge.
Glows red Charging.
Glows green ≥90% (radio with battery).
≥95% (standalone battery).
Flashes red rapidly Battery fault.

3. Basic Operations
3.1 Turning the Radio On or Off
To turn the radio on, press and hold the Power/End Call key until the splash screen appears.
To turn the radio off, do as follows:
1. Press and hold the Power/End Call key until the power-off selection screen appears.
2. Tap Power Off, and then tap OK.
3.2 Adjusting the Volume
To adjust the volume, directly rotate the Smart Knob.
When in a call or enabling an alarm, you can rotate the Smart Knob to adjust the call volume or alarm
volume.
When playing music, video or recorded files, you can rotate the Smart Knob to adjust the media volume.
3.3 Selecting Channels or Contacts
1. Press the Smart Knob. Then the radio prompts on the display.
2. Rotate the knob to select the required channel or contact.
If you do not operate the Smart Knob within 5s or if you press it again within 5s, the radio returns to
the volume control state automatically.
3.4 Understanding the Screens
3.4.1 Main Screen and Top Screen
The screens may be damaged or broken if they are hit or scraped by sharp or hard objects.
All care must be taken to protect the screens.

3.4.2 Status Indications
3.4.2.1 LCD Icons
Type Top
Screen Main Screen Radio Status
Network and
signal /
/3G/4G cellular network is available.
The radio is connected to the WLAN network.
The number of bars indicates the signal strength of the

Type Top
Screen Main Screen Radio Status
BB network.
The NB network is turned off.
Conventional mode: The radio is in standby state.
Trunking mode: The radio detects no signal.
The number of bars indicates the signal strength of the
NB network.
Call and data
services
/ The digit indicates the number of missed calls.
The digit indicates the number of unread messages.
/A private/group call is in progress over the NB network.
A duplex call is in progress.
A phone call is in progress over the BB network.
Others
/The radio is set at low/high power.
The radio is scanning.
The End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) feature is enabled.
The radio operates in silent mode.
/No nano-SIM card is detected.
An error occurs to the micro-SD card.
For details on other LCD icons, refer to the User Manual.
3.4.2.2 LED Indications
LED Indicator 1
LED Indicator Radio Status
Flashes green rapidly The radio is being turned on.

Flashes green slowly The radio is standby in trunking mode.
Glows green The radio is receiving.
Glows red The radio is transmitting.
Flashes red rapidly
The calling radio is establishing a call in trunking mode.
The radio is under the low battery threshold. Recharge or replace the
battery in time.
Flashes orange slowly The radio is scanning, hunting, or roaming.
Flashes orange rapidly
Conventional mode: The radio is operating in emergency mode.
Trunking mode: The called radio is establishing a Full Off Air Call
Set-up (FOACSU) call.
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.
LED Indicator 2
LED Indicator Radio Status
Flashes blue A BT device is connected.
Flashes red There is/are unread message(s) or missed call(s).
3.4.3 Widget
The widget shows important information in words and pictures on the main screen. Widget includes NB
widget and BB widget. NB widget displays the NB services and is not editable. BB widget displays the
shortcut apps, favorite contacts, calendar, and agenda, and allows you to quick access these
applications.
To scroll the wedge page, press a widget and swipe upward, or short press the Smart Key.
To add or delete a widget, swipe to the bottom of the widget, press "Edit", and then select "Exit" after
finishing editing.
3.4.4 Control Center
The control center allows you to adjust the brightness, and turn on or off the handy features.

To access the control center, swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen.
To edit the switches of features displayed on the control center, press .
3.4.5 Notification Center
The notification center allows you to view notifications and search for apps, contacts or messages.
To view notifications, swipe down from the top edge of screen, and the tap a notification to view details.
3.4.6 APP Center
To access apps, swipe right from the left edge of the home screen, and then swipe up or down to view all
apps.