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HM78X Digital Mobile Radio

User Manual

Hytera Communications Corporation Limited

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Page 1: ...HM78X Digital Mobile Radio User Manual Hytera Communications Corporation Limited ...

Page 2: ... 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 HM78X Digital Mobile Radio X may represent 2 5 6 or 8 ...

Page 3: ...ns are subject to change without notice due to continuous technological development No part of this manual may be copied modified translated or distributed in any manner without the prior written consent of the Company 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 ha...

Page 4: ... or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit to that of the receiver s outlet Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference receiv...

Page 5: ...he requirements of the antenna manufacturer supplier EU Regulatory Conformance As certified by the qualified laboratory the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of 2014 53 EU Please note that the above information is applicable to EU countries only ...

Page 6: ... On or Off the Radio 12 4 2 Adjusting the Volume 12 4 3 Switching the Operation Mode 12 4 3 1 Conventional Mode 12 4 3 2 Trunking Mode 13 5 Status Indications 15 5 1 LCD Icons 15 5 2 LED Indicators 16 6 Call Services 18 6 1 Group Call 18 6 1 1 Initiating a Group Call 18 6 1 2 Receiving a Group Call 20 6 1 3 Ending a Group Call 20 6 2 Private Call 20 6 2 1 Initiating a Private Call 20 6 2 2 Receivi...

Page 7: ...Replying to a Message 30 7 3 Managing a Message 30 8 General Features 31 8 1 Settings 31 8 1 1 Basic Settings 31 8 1 2 Call Settings 33 8 1 3 Security 35 8 1 4 Product Information 38 8 2 Contacts 39 8 2 1 Creating a Contact 39 8 2 2 Managing a Favorite Contact 39 8 3 Profile 39 8 3 1 Setting the Alert Tone 40 8 3 2 Audio Settings 40 8 4 Scan 40 8 4 1 Conventional Mode 40 8 4 2 Trunking Mode 41 8 5...

Page 8: ...ity Interrupt 49 8 14 1 Manual Priority Interrupt 50 8 14 2 Auto Priority Interrupt 50 8 15 Emergency 50 8 15 1 Initiating an Emergency Call 51 8 15 2 Receiving an Emergency Call 51 8 15 3 Ending an Emergency Call 51 8 16 Horn Lights 51 8 17 Emergency Erase Data 51 8 18 Stun Revive and Kill 52 8 18 1 Conventional Mode 52 8 18 2 Trunking Mode 52 9 Troubleshooting 53 10 Care and Cleaning 31 10 1 Pro...

Page 9: ...e 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 a...

Page 10: ... Radio 1 Locking Knob 2 Mounting Bracket 1 Microphone Hanger 1 Palm Microphone Without Keypad conventional or with Keypad trunking 1 Screw 4 mm x 16 mm 3 Screw 4 8 mm x 20 mm 4 Power Cord with fuse 1 Documentation Kit 1 Figures in this manual are only for reference Check whether the frequency band marked on the antenna label matches that on the radio label If not contact your dealer ...

Page 11: ...el No Part Name No Part Name 1 Smart Knob Volume Control Channel Group Selector Knob 7 On Off Key 2 LED Indicator 8 Navigation Key 3 LCD Display 9 Speaker 4 OK Menu Key 10 P5 Answer Key 5 Back Subgroup Key 11 Programmable Keys 6 P6 End Key 12 Aviation Port ...

Page 12: ... 2 Rear Panel No Part Name No Part Name 1 RF Antenna Connector 4 GPS Antenna Connector 2 Power Inlet 5 Network Port 3 Accessory Connector The GPS antenna connector is used only by radios with the GPS feature ...

Page 13: ...dio and the one with keypad is for the trunking radio 2 2 Programmable Keys You can request your dealer to program the following keys as shortcuts to assignable radio features Mobile radio TK P1 key P2 key P3 key P4 key P5 Answer key and P6 End key Palm microphone with keypad TK P1 key and P2 key ...

Page 14: ...racket connect the antenna and power cord to the radio Use the dedicated antenna and power cord provided by the Company for digital radios Install the radio with the mounting bracket supplied by the Company to avoid accidental radio looseness The loose radio may cause bodily injury Install the radio in a location where you can reach the front panel conveniently Keep sufficient clearance at the bac...

Page 15: ...Parts No Part Name No Part Name 1 Radio 6 Screw 4 mm x 16 mm 2 Locking Knobs 7 Microphone Hanger 3 Mounting Bracket 8 GPS Antenna 4 Screw 4 8 mm x 20 mm 9 Power Cord with fuse 5 Palm Microphone 10 RF Antenna ...

Page 16: ... is available for the conventional radio and the one with keypad with and is for the trunking radio 3 4 Procedure 3 4 1 Installing the TF Card Release the latch on both sides of the plastic upper cover Hold the front panel and then pull and remove the plastic upper cover Insert the TF card to the metal card slot properly as directed in the following figure ...

Page 17: ...e the bracket Connect the RF antenna GPS antenna and power cord to the radio Slide the radio into the mounted bracket and then secure it by using the locking knobs Install the microphone hanger in a location where you can reach it easily and then use the screws 4 mm x 16 mm to secure it Align the triangle index on the palm microphone with the installation index plug the connector into the radio an...

Page 18: ...ng Go to Menu Mode press the Navigation key up or down to select the mode and then press the OK Menu key Press the preprogrammed Operation Mode Switch key To allow the radio to automatically switch to a mode based on signal strength do one of the following Go to Menu Mode Auto Switch and then press the OK Menu key to enable Auto Switch Press the preprogrammed Mode Auto Switch key 4 3 1 Conventiona...

Page 19: ... down to select the zone 3 Press the Navigation key up or down to select the channel 4 Press the OK Menu key Through Programmable Key Press the preprogrammed Channel Up or Channel Down key Press the preprogrammed Preset Channel key If the Voice Notify feature is enabled by your dealer the radio announces the channel number upon channel switching 4 3 2 Trunking Mode In trunking mode the radio commu...

Page 20: ... Menu key Through Programmable Key Press the preprogrammed Group Private Up or Group Private Down key 4 3 2 2 Selecting a Subgroup A subgroup consists of multiple groups or private contacts Through Menu 1 On the home screen press the Back Subgroup key or go to Menu Subgroup 2 Press the Navigation key up or down to select the subgroup 3 Press the OK Menu key Through Programmable Key Press the prepr...

Page 21: ...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 P...

Page 22: ...ed call s The Call Divert feature is enabled 5 2 LED Indicators LED Indicator Radio Status Flashes green 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 The radio is establishing a call in trunking mode This indication is applicable only to the calling radio Flashes orange slo...

Page 23: ... radio 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 no BT device is connected Flashes blue every 1 5s A BT device is connected Flashes blue every 0 1s The BT feature is being disabled ...

Page 24: ...up Call 6 1 1 1 Conventional Mode Through Preset Contact Press and then rotate the Smart knob to select the digital channel Press and hold the PTT key Through Contact List Do either of the following Press the preprogrammed Contact List or Favorite Contact List key Go to Menu Contact Favorite Contact Select the group contact Press and hold the PTT key Through Manual Dialing If the radio is connecte...

Page 25: ...rogrammed Contact List key or go to Menu Contact Favorite Private and then select the group contact Press the P5 Answer key on the radio or press the Answer key or the PTT key on the palm microphone Through Manual Dialing 1 On the home screen enter the group ID through the keypad on the palm microphone 2 Do either of the following Press the P5 Answer key on the radio Press the Answer key or the PT...

Page 26: ...duration preset by your dealer expires The base station signal is lost A preemptive or emergency call interrupts the call The calling party changes the contact with the Clear Down feature enabled 6 2 Private Call A private call is a call from an individual user to another individual user 6 2 1 Initiating a Private Call 6 2 1 1 Conventional Mode Through Preset Contact Press and then rotate the Smar...

Page 27: ...d Press and hold the PTT key Through One Touch Call Menu With the One Touch Call Menu feature enabled press the preprogrammed One Touch Call Menu key and then press and hold the PTT key 6 2 1 2 Trunking Mode Through Preset Contact Press and then rotate the Smart knob to select the private contact Press the PTT key Through Contact List Do either of the following Press the Back Subgroup key or the p...

Page 28: ...ou can answer a private call through either of the following ways FOACSU When receiving a FOACSU private call the radio rings and vibrates To answer the call press the P5 Answer key on the radio the Answer key or the PTT key on the palm microphone within the preset time period Off Air Call Set Up OACSU When receiving an OACSU private call you can answer the call without any operation 6 2 3 Ending ...

Page 29: ...e all call type go to Menu Settings Call Settings All Call and then select Broadcast Call or General Call The All Call feature is enabled by your dealer 6 3 1 Initiating an All Call 6 3 1 1 Conventional Mode Through Preset Contact 1 Press and then rotate the Smart knob to select the all call contact preset for the digital channel 2 Press and hold the PTT key Through Contact List 1 Do either of the...

Page 30: ...rophone Through One Touch Call Menu With the One Touch Call Menu feature enabled press the preprogrammed One Touch Call Menu key 6 3 2 Receiving an All Call You can answer an all call without any operation 6 3 3 Ending an All Call Conventional mode An all call ends when the calling party releases the PTT key Trunking mode A private call ends in any of the following cases The calling party presses ...

Page 31: ... call ID through the keypad on the palm microphone Do either of the following Press the P5 Answer key on the radio Press the Answer key or the PTT key on the palm microphone The broadcast call ID must be complied with the dialing rules For details consult your dealer Through Call Logs Do one of the following Go to Menu Call Logs Press the preprogrammed BackDial Call or ReDial Call key Select the g...

Page 32: ... The Include Call feature is enabled by your dealer For operations of initiating receiving or ending an include call see 6 1 Group Call 6 6 Phone Call A phone call is a call made from the radio to a phone through a repeater after the repeater accesses the PSTN PABX system through a PSTN PABX gateway 6 6 1 Initiating a Phone Call 6 6 1 1 Conventional Mode Through Contact List Press the preprogramme...

Page 33: ...your dealer Through Call Logs Do one of the following Go to Menu Call Logs Press the preprogrammed BackDial Call or ReDial Call key Select the PSTN PABX call record Press the P5 Answer key on the radio or press the Answer key or the PTT key on the palm microphone Through One Touch Call Menu With the One Touch Call Menu feature enabled press the preprogrammed One Touch Call Menu key 6 6 2 Receiving...

Page 34: ... call interrupts the call The calling party changes the contact with the Clear Down feature enabled 6 7 Call on Analog Channel Conventional Only 6 7 1 Call without Signaling On an analog channel without signaling you can initiate a call to all the other users on the channel Do as follows 1 Rotate the Smart knob to select the channel 2 Press and hold the PTT key on the palm microphone 6 7 2 Call wi...

Page 35: ...hen select the contact Determine the message type To send a text message enter the message content in the message text box To send a quick text message or status message trunking only press the OK Menu key to select a message and then press the OK Menu key again to add the message Press the OK Menu key to send the message Through Contact Determine the operation mode If the radio operates in conven...

Page 36: ...ect a message and then press the OK Menu key again to add the message Press the OK Menu key to send the message 7 3 Managing a Message Go to Menu Message Msg Select a conversation and then press the OK Menu key Press the Up key to select a message and then press the OK Menu key to do either of the following Select Forward press the OK Menu key and then select a recipient to forward the message Sel...

Page 37: ...play mode Go to Night Mode to switch between the two modes Brightness A smaller number of a level represents higher screen brightness Go to Brightness select Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 or Level 4 and then press the OK Menu key 8 1 1 4 Date Time The radio displays the local time by default If no time data is received the radio displays Go to Basic Settings Date Time and then do one of the following Se...

Page 38: ...ou transmit voice through the audio accessory the radio uses the external microphone Through the menu 1 Go to Basic Settings MIC SPK 2 Select MIC Selection 3 Select the audio option Press the preprogrammed Mic Set Switch key to switch the audio option Only Internal The radio uses only the internal microphone Only External The radio uses only the microphone of the audio accessory such as earpieces ...

Page 39: ...ing mode you can select Auto Add Contact and then press the OK Menu key to enable or disable the feature 8 1 2 3 Talk Around Conventional Only The Talk Around feature allows you to continue communication in direct mode when the repeater malfunctions or the radio is out of the repeater s coverage Go to Call Settings Talk Around and then press the OK Menu key to enable or disable the feature 8 1 2 4...

Page 40: ...euing only the calling party receives the queuing prompt During private call queuing both the calling party and the called party receive queuing prompt When the queue is full the higher priority calls can jump the queue and the lower priority calls will be extruded out the system will prompt that it is busy accordingly Go to Call Settings Priority select the priority level and then press the OK Me...

Page 41: ...gs Power on Password On Off Enter the password and then confirm the password If the password is entered incorrectly for the preset consecutive times the radio cannot be used normally Contact your dealer to reset the password 8 1 3 2 Encrypt The Encrypt feature provides end to end encryption for voice and data to protect them against eavesdropping Enabling or Disabling the Encrypt Feature If the ra...

Page 42: ...ype Go to Security Encrypt Encrypt Service set the encryption type to Only Voice Only Data or Voice and Data and then press the OK Menu key 8 1 3 3 Lone Worker The Lone Worker feature allows the radio to automatically send an emergency alarm to your companion or the control center in either of the following scenarios You do not operate the radio within the preset time The radio does not transmit v...

Page 43: ... and then press the OK Menu key to enable the feature Exiting the recording Press the Back Subgroup key Go to Menu TFApplication Recorder Call Record and then press the OK Menu key to disable the feature The radio automatically exits the recording when other services with higher priority occurs or the storage of the TF card is insufficient Recording file management The File List feature allows you...

Page 44: ... To edit the name of a recording file select Edit enter the new name and then press the OK Menu key With the Auto Cover feature enabled by your dealer the radio automatically deletes the earliest recording file when the storage of the TF card is full With the Compression feature enabled by your dealer the radio compresses the recording file without affecting the audio quality to save the storage o...

Page 45: ...s or delete it Select Edit to add or delete favorite contacts In trunking mode go to Edit Add Folder and then do one of the following Select Add Contact and then press the OK Menu key to add favorite contacts Select Add File and then press the OK Menu key to add subfolders Select Delete Folder and then press the OK Menu key to delete the folder Select DeleteAll Contact and then press the OK Menu k...

Page 46: ...eceiving or transmitting voice This feature enhances the voice clarity while also decreases the volume With this feature enabled by your dealer go to Menu Profiles Settings Audio Set Noise Cancellation and then press the OK Menu key to enable the feature 8 4 Scan 8 4 1 Conventional Mode In conventional mode the Scan feature allows you to listen to activities on other channels keeping track of your...

Page 47: ...ities on a channel you can select the channel and then select Set PrioCH 1 or Set PrioCH 2 8 4 2 Trunking Mode 8 4 2 1 Pre registration Hunt Before registering the radio hunts through the control channels for available BSs Two hunting plans are adoptable Fixed Trunking Station Control Channel Fixed TSCC and Flexible Trunking Station Control Channel Flexible TSCC If the radio has unified frequency ...

Page 48: ...eature allows the radio to switch back to the home station channel when its signal strength reaches the preset threshold It is recommended that you set your frequently used channel as the home station channel Handover The signal strength received from a BS may fluctuate due to position change affecting the communication quality of the radio On such occasions this feature allows the radio to automa...

Page 49: ...lias direction and distance In trunking mode go to Menu GPS Query Neighbors and then press the OK Menu key to view the location information of a nearby private or group contact including alias direction and distance 8 5 4 Sending a Position Message In conventional mode you can send a position message to a contact Do as follows 1 Go to Menu GPS Position GPS Msg 2 Press the OK Menu key to enter the ...

Page 50: ...control center by pressing the preprogrammed GPS Report key Alternatively you can consult your dealer to configure the GPS trigger allowing the radio to automatically report the GPS data upon power on off or according to the preset time or distance interval In trunking mode with the GPS Active Report feature enabled by your dealer the radio automatically reports the GPS data when reaching the pres...

Page 51: ...y manual for details Search and connect to the BT device Go to Menu BT Manual Search Match PTT Match Earphone enter the MAC address and then press the OK Menu key Go to Menu BT Auto Search select the BT device from the detected device list and then press the OK Menu key After the radio is connected to the BT device the LED indicator of the radio flashes blue every 1 5 seconds 8 6 2 BT Audio Switch...

Page 52: ...hannel you must press and hold the PTT key after pressing the One Touch Call Menu key On a digital channel you can do one of the following Initiate a group private or all call Send a quick text message or position message to a private or group contact Initiate an alert call radio check remote monitor revive or kill service Switch to a function menu or realize a function Trunking Mode Initiate a gr...

Page 53: ...up For details contact your dealer In conventional mode with the keypad input and Quick Dial feature enabled you can do either of the following On the home screen enter 0 and the quick dial text box appears Press to switch between the contact text box and the quick dial text box On an analog channel the radio displays only the quick dial text box 8 9 Roam 8 9 1 Conventional Mode The Roam feature a...

Page 54: ...ices without any additional adjustment This feature is enabled by your dealer 8 10 1 Conventional Mode When the radio receives the data through the serial port it transfers the data to a preset contact excluding an all call contact 8 10 2 Trunking Mode When the radio receives the data through the serial port it transfers the data to a preset private or group contact by using short data or packet d...

Page 55: ...sable the PTT key by the engine To enable or disable the PTT key start or stop the engine Disable Ignition Off Allows you to turn the radio on by the engine or the On Off key and allows you to turn the radio off only by the On Off key To turn the radio on start the engine or long press the On Off key To turn the radio off press the On Off key 8 13 Public Address The Public Address feature allows y...

Page 56: ...ency type preset by your dealer the radio gives different indications The available emergency types are listed in the following table Emergency Type Description Siren Only The radio emits siren and displays and but does not transmit any emergency signal to the control center Regular The radio gives visible or audible indications Silent The radio gives no visible and audible indication Silent w Voi...

Page 57: ...ts feature allows the radio to alarm through the external alarm devices speaker or light in the following scenario The radio makes no operation within the preset time after receiving an emergency alert a call alert or a private call You can request your dealer to configure one of the following types of Horn Lights for your radio Alarm Type Description Alarm Re Arm The Horn Lights feature is enable...

Page 58: ... You can enable the radio of a private contact remotely and allow it to be used normally 8 18 2 Trunking Mode When the radio is stunned by the dispatch station or trunking system the radio displays Radio Stunned In this case the radio cannot initiate or receive any network service including calls and short messages but retains features such as registration revive kill and authentication A stunned ...

Page 59: ...No voice is heard after a call is established The radio ID may be repeated Contact the BS manager to check whether the radio ID is repeated in the network management system The called party disconnects repeatedly during communication The signal may be intermittent or weak Make sure that the radio is within the coverage of the BS The voice is unclear The signal may be weak Make sure that call parti...

Page 60: ...d interference at the same frequency There is too much noise and hiss The signal may be weak Make sure that call participants are within the communication range The radio may be in an unfavorable position For example the signal may be blocked by tall buildings or frustrated in the underground areas Move to an open and flat area and then restart the radio The radio may suffer from external disturba...

Page 61: ...y is in use 10 2 Product Cleaning Turn off the product and remove the battery before cleaning Clean up the dust and fine particles on the product surface and charging piece with a clean and dry lint free cloth or a brush regularly Use neutral cleanser and non woven fabric to clean the keys knobs and front case after long time use Do not use chemical preparations such as stain removers alcohol spra...

Page 62: ...se the accessories approved by the Company only Otherwise we will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the use of unauthorized accessories Contact your local dealer for the optional accessories used with the product ...

Page 63: ...Diode O OACSU Off Air Call Set Up P PABX Private Automatic Branch eXchange PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network PTT Push To Talk R RRS Radio Registration Services T TF TransFlash TK Top Key Existing devices should be upgraded to Hytera s iM or iS firmware before being used as part of a system Speak to your Hytera dealer about how to upgrade your existing devices and for more information on Hyter...

Page 64: ...unications Corporation Limited 2021 Hytera Communications Corporation Limited All Rights Reserved Address Hytera Tower Hi Tech Industrial Park North 9108 Beihuan Road Nanshan District Shenzhen People s Republic of China Postcode 518057 https www hytera com ...

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