DIGITAL PORTABLE RADIO PD48X USER MANUAL
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. It also includes a troubleshooting guide. To avoid bodily injury or property loss caused by incorrect operation, please carefully read the Safety Information Booklet before use.
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l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit to that of the receiver's outlet. l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: l This device may not cause harmful interference. l This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
l When worn on the body, always place the radio in an approved holder, holster, case, or body harness or by use of the correct clip for this product. Use of non-approved accessories may result in exposure levels which exceed the FCC's occupational/controlled environmental RF exposure limits. l Use of non-approved antennas, batteries, and accessories causes the radio to exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines. l Contact your local dealer for the product's optional accessories.
Packing List Please unpack carefully and check that you have received the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. Item Quantity (PCS) Item Quantity (PCS) Radio 1 Antenna 1 Battery 1 Belt Clip 1 Charger 1 Strap 1 Power Adapter 1 Documentation Kit 1 The pictures in this manual are for reference only. Check whether the frequency band on the antenna label matches that on the radio label. If not, please contact your dealer.
Product Controls You can request your dealer to program the following keys as shortcuts to radio features: TK key, SK1 key, and SK2 key. Please consult your dealer for assignable radio features.
Before Use LED Indicator Charging the Battery Charging Status Glows orange The battery is charged to 90% or above. Glows green The battery is fully charged. Flashes red rapidly The battery fails to be charged. l Use the approved charger to charge the battery. l Read the Safety Information Booklet before charging.
Attaching the Antenna Attaching the Audio Accessory Do not hold the radio by the antenna, because it may reduce the radio performance and life span of the antenna. Attaching the Belt Clip 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the screws counter-clockwise on the back of the radio and remove them. 2. Align the screw holes on the belt clip with those on the back of the radio. 3. Put the screws back in place as shown below, and use the Phillips screwdriver to turn them clockwise until hand tight.
Adjusting the Volume 3. Rotate the screw on the accessory plug clockwise until hand tight. Basic Operations Turning On or Off the Radio Locking or Unlocking Keypad When the keypad is not in use, it is recommended that you lock it to avoid accidental operations. To lock or unlock the keypad manually, do one of the following from the home screen: l Press the preprogrammed Keypad Lock key. l Press the OK/Menu key and then press .
Selecting a Channel In addition, you can go to Menu > Settings > Radio Set > Optional Key to set whether the corresponding keys and knobs still work when the keypad is locked. Inputting via Keypad You can input alias, contact numbers or messages via the keypad of the radio. Here are some useful tips: l To switch the input method between alphabetic mode and numeric mode, press . l To enter special characters, press numeric mode. l To enter a space, press in alphabetic mode or in in alphabetic mode.
Icon Radio Status Icon Radio Status The radio is set at high power. contact list. An accessory is connected. GPS is turned on, and the radio can receive the valid GPS data. The radio is roaming. GPS is turned on, but the radio cannot receive the valid GPS data. The radio is scanning. The BT is turned on. The radio stays on a non-priority channel. The BT device is connected.. The radio stays on priority channel 1. The radio is initiating an emergency alarm.
Call Services Making a Call You can make a call in any of the following ways: When you are speaking during a call, keep the microphone about 2.5 to 5 cm away from your mouth. This ensures optimal voice quality on the receiving radio. l Preset Contact 1. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the required channel. 2. Press and hold the PTT key to call the private contact, group contact, or all call contact preset for the selected channel. l Contact List or Call Log 1. Press the OK/Menu key. 2.
The radio displays , , and for an outgoing private call, group call, and all call respectively. Receiving and Responding to a Call When receiving a call, you can listen to it without any operation. The radio displays , , and for an incoming private call, group call, and all call respectively. Call With Signaling On an analog channel with signaling, you can make a call to a specific contact on the channel. Do as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the required channel.
Sending a New Message 1. Go to Menu > Message > New Msg, and then type the text using the keypad. 2. Press the OK/Menu key, and then select Send. 3. Select the target contact, and then press the OK/Menu key. Sending a Quick Text Message A quick text message is a frequently used message predefined by your dealer. To send a quick text message, do as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the OK/Menu key, and then go to Message > Quick Text. Select the required quick text, and then press the OK/Menu key.
Supplementary Features If you want to... Then... preset period. Basic Settings You can press the OK/Menu key, go to Settings > Radio Set, and then perform the following operations: If you want to... Switch to or from direct mode Adjust the power level Then... Turn on or off a specific tone Select LED, and then select Enable or Disable. 1. Select Tone, and then select the required tone. 2. Select On/Off, and then select Enable or Disable. Select Talk Around, and then select Enable or Disable.
on a non-priority channel, it displays The ID and alias of a new contact must be unique. Deleting a Contact To delete a contact from one of the above lists, do as follows: 1. Select the required contact from the corresponding list. 2. Select Delete Contact, and then press the OK/Menu key. Scan The Scan feature allows you to listen to activities on a channel, keeping track of your team members.
The Busy Channel Lockout feature aims to prevent interference from other radio on the same channel during transmission. To set the sensitivity of the external or internal microphone, press the OK/Menu key, go to Settings > Radio Set > VOX, and then select the appropriate level. Real-time Clock Real-time Clock allows you to view and set time on the radio. With Realtime Clock enabled, the home screen displays time in the format of HH:MM; with Real-time Clock disabled, it displays --:--.
Analog Services Setting the Squelch Level The squelch level refers to the squelch threshold required for the radio's speaker to be turned on. Generally, a higher squelch level requires higher signal strength. The squelch level includes Low, Normal and Tight. To set the squelch level, do one of the following: l Press the OK/Menu key, go to Settings > Radio Set > Squelch, and then select Low, Normal, or Tight as required. l Press the programmed Setting the Squelch Level Key.
Personal Security Emergency Emergency Alarm Description Remarks You can send an If the emergency alarm alarm, and then press type is set to Siren Only or the PTT key to talk. Alarm w/ Siren, you do Alarm Mode The Emergency Alarm feature allows you to seek help from your companion or the Alarm w/ Call control center in case of emergency. You can initiate an emergency alarm with the highest priority even when your radio is transmitting or receiving.
To enable the feature, do one of the following: Go to Menu > Settings > Radio Set > Man Down > Allow. Press the programmed Man Down key. Positioning Caution The positioning feature is used outdoors or near windows. Go to Menu > Accessories > GNSS > Position to view the longitude, latitude, time, date, and satellite information of the radio.
GNSS Upload Caution Description To derive optimal communication quality, it is recommended to use The GNSS Upload feature allows you to manually or the radio to automatically the BT devices specified by the Company. upload the positioning information to the dispatch console, so that the dispatcher Any BT earpiece manufactured by a third party company must be can know the position of the radio.
Caution If this feature is enabled, the radio will consume more power. After the BT is turned on, the radio will wait for connection. If no device is connected during a period of time, the radio will enter the dormant state and cannot be searched by other BT devices. This saves power and ensures the connection security. To enable the radio to be always searched by other BT devices when the radio is on, go to Menu > Accessories > BT > Always On.
Troubleshooting Phenomena You cannot turn on the radio. During receiving, the voice is weak or intermittent. You cannot communicate with other group members. You hear unknown voices or noise. Analysis Solution The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery. The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirty or damaged battery contacts. Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery.
Phenomena Analysis Solution You may be too far away from other members. Move towards other members. You may be in an unfavourable position. For example, your communication may be blocked by high buildings or blocked in an underground area. Move to an open and flat area, restart the radio, and try again. It may be the result of external disturbance (such as electromagnetic interference). Stay away from equipment that may cause interference. The radio keeps transmitting.
Care and Cleaning Optional Accessories To guarantee optimal performance as well as a long service life of the product, please follow these tips. Contact your local dealer for the optional accessories used with the product. Product Care Use the approved accessories only; otherwise, we will not be liable for l Do not pierce or scrape the product. any loss or damage arising out of the use of any unauthorised accessories. l Keep the product far away from substances that can corrode the circuitry.
Abbreviation Full Name TK Top Key TOT Time-out Timer VOX Voice Operated Transmit
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