BD612i Digital Portable Radio User Manual Hytera US Inc. Hytera Canada 8 Whatney, Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 326-5742 100 Leek Crescent, Unit 11 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3E6 (905) 305-7545 1363 Shotgun Road, Sunrise, FL 33326 (954) 846-1011 www.hytera.ca info@hytera.ca www.hytera.us info@hytera.us (C) 2022 Hytera Communications Ltd. All rights reserved.
Preface 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. To avoid bodily injury or property loss caused by incorrect operation, please carefully read the Safety Information Booklet before use.
Copyright Information Hytera is the trademark or registered trademark of Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (the Company). The Company retains the ownership of its trademarks and product names. All other trademarks and/or product names that may be used in this manual are properties of their respective owners. Disclaimer The Company endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual, but no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given.
Contents Documentation Information ..................................................................................................................... 1 1.Packing List .............................................................................................................................................3 2.Product Overview ....................................................................................................................................4 2.1 Product Layout............................
Documentation Information This section describes the conventions and revision history of this document. Documentation Conventions Instruction Conventions Icon Description Indicates information that can help you make better use of your product. Indicates references that can further describe the related topics. Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment damage. Indicates situations that could cause minor personal injury.
Revision History Version Release Date Description R2.0 November 2018 Updated the version. R1.0 September 2016 Initial release.
1. Packing List Please unpack carefully and check that you have received the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, 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 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.
2. Product Overview 2.1 Product Layout 2.2 Programmable Key For enhanced convenience, you can request your dealer to program SK as a shortcut to a radio feature. Consult your dealer for assignable radio features. 2.3 LED Indicator LED Indicator Radio Status Flashes green The radio is being turned on. Glows green The radio is receiving. Glows red The radio is transmitting. Flashes orange slowly The radio is scanning.
3. Before Use 3.1 Charging the Battery Read the Safety Information Booklet before charging. Use the approved charger to charge the battery. 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, charge the battery. You can charge either the standalone battery or the radio with battery attached. It is recommended to power off the radio during charging.
3.3 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. Align the threaded end of the antenna with antenna connector. Tighten the antenna clockwise. 3.4 Attaching the Belt Clip Use a screwdriver to remove the screws on the back of the radio. Align the screw holes on the belt clip with those on the back of the radio. Put the screws back in place, and then use the screwdriver to tighten them. 3.
4. Basic Operations 4.1 Turning the Radio On or Off To turn the radio on or off, rotate the On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise or counterclockwise until a click is heard. 4.2 Adjusting the Volume To increase or decrease the volume, rotate the On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise or counterclockwise. 4.3 Selecting a Zone A zone is a group of channels within the same operational area. The radio supports up to three zones, each of which contains up to 16 channels.
5. Call Services 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. 5.1 Call on Digital Channel You can initiate or receive the following types of calls on a digital channel: Private call: a call from an individual user to another individual user. Group call: a call from an individual user in a group to all the other members in the group.
6. Supplementary Features Feature Description Operation The feature allows you to set the TX power level of the radio to High or Low. High level Press the preprogrammed Power Level Adjust strengthens the TX signal. Low level saves key to adjust the power level. Power Level the battery power. The feature allows you to listen to activities on other channels, keeping track of your Press the preprogrammed Scan key to enable or group members. With the feature enabled, disable the feature.
Feature Description Operation communication in DMO mode, when the change between DMO and repeater mode. repeater malfunctions or your radio is out of the repeater's coverage. The feature prevents you from talking on a Busy Channel channel that is already in use. The radio keeps beeping if you press and hold the Lockout The feature is enabled by default. PTT key when the current channel is occupied by other radios.
Feature Description Operation Low, Normal, and Tight. The feature allows the radio to receive more Press the preprogrammed Monitor key to enable Monitor signals or weak signals, which helps you to or disable the feature. recognize the weak voice in the speaker. The feature allows the radio to invert the Press the preprogrammed Scrambler key to frequency spectrum of transmitted audio enable or disable the feature. If a channel is signals.
7. Troubleshooting Phenomena Analysis The battery may Solution be installed Remove and reattach the battery. incorrectly. The radio cannot be turned on. The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirty or damaged Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery. battery contacts. During reception, The battery voltage may be low. Recharge or replace the battery. The volume level may be low. Increase the volume.
Phenomena Analysis Solution Request your dealer to set signaling for all radios The radio in analog mode may be set operating at the same frequency, and make sure with no signaling. that all members share the same signaling. You may be too far away from other Move towards other members. members. You may be in an unfavorable position.
8. Care and Cleaning To guarantee optimal performance as well as a long service life of the product, please follow the tips below. 8.1 Product Care Do not pierce or scrape the product. Keep the product far away from substances that can corrode the circuitry. Do not hold the product by the antenna or earpiece cable. Close the accessory connector cover when no accessory is in use. 8.2 Product Cleaning Turn the product off and remove the battery before cleaning.
9. Optional Accessories Contact your dealer for the optional accessories of the product. Use the accessories specified by the Company only. Otherwise, the Company shall not be liable for any losses or damages arising out of use of unauthorized accessories.
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is the trademark or registered trademark of Hytera Communications Corporation Limited. © 2022 Hytera Communications Corporation Limited. All Rights Reserved. Hytera US Inc. Hytera Canada 8 Whatney, Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 326-5742 100 Leek Crescent, Unit 11 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3E6 (905) 305-7545 1363 Shotgun Road, Sunrise, FL 33326 (954) 846-1011 www.hytera.us info@hytera.us www.hytera.ca info@hytera.