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.

This manual is applicable to the following product:

PD562i Digital Portable Radio

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l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation l Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1:2005
between the equipment and receiver. Edition
l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit to that of the
receiver's outlet. RF Exposure Compliance and Control
l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Guidelines and Operating Instructions
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the
occupational/controlled environmental exposure limits, always adhere to the
l This device may not cause harmful interference.
following procedures.
l This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Guidelines:

Note: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the l Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device.
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate l User awareness instructions should accompany device when
the equipment. transferred to other users.
l Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards are not met.

Hytera's radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards Operating Instructions:
and guidelines: l Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To
l United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal transmit (talk), press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) key. To receive calls,
Regulations; 47 CFR § 1.1307, 1.1310 and 2.1093 release the PTT key. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important
l American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical because the radio generates measurable RF energy only when
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1:2005; Canada RSS102 Issue 5 transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).
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l Keep the radio unit at least 2.5 cm away from the face. Keeping the l This device must accept any interference received, including
radio at the proper distance is important as RF exposure decreases with interference that may cause undesired operation.
distance from the antenna. The antenna should be kept away from the Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables
face and eyes. aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux
l When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Hytera-approved deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
holder, holster, case, or body harness or by use of the correct clip for et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
this product. Use of non-approved accessories may result in exposure subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
levels which exceed the FCC's occupational/controlled environmental fonctionnement
RF exposure limits.
l Use of non-approved antennas, batteries, and accessories causes the EU Regulatory Conformance
radio to exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in compliance with
l Contact your local dealer for the product's optional accessories. the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following
directives: 1999/5/EC or 2014/53/EU, 2006/66/EC, 2011/65/EU, and
IC Statement 2012/19/EU.
The device has been tested and complies with SAR limits, users can obtain
Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance. Please note that the above information is applicable to EU countries only.

Après examen de ce matériel aux conformité aux limites DAS et/ou aux
limites d’intensité de champ RF, les utilisateurs peuvent sur l’exposition aux
radiofréquences et la conformité and compliance d’acquérir les
informations correspondantes

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
l This device may not cause harmful interference.

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 Contents Selecting a Zone and Channel

Contents
Documentation Conventions 3 Selecting a Zone and Channel 9
Packing List 4
Documentation Conventions Status Indications 10
Product Overview 5 LCD Icons 10
Product Controls 5 LED Indications 11
Programmable Keys 6 Call Services 11
Before Use 6 Call on Digital Channel 11
Charging the Battery 6 Call on Analog Channel 12
Attaching the Battery 7 Message Services 12
Attaching the Antenna 7 Viewing a Message 12
Attaching the Belt Clip 7 Sending a Message 13
Attaching the Audio Accessories 7 Deleting a Message 13
Basic Operations 8 Supplementary Features 14
Turning on or off the Radio 8 Basic Settings 14
Adjusting the Volume 8 Contact Management 15
Checking the Battery Power 9 Audio Optimization 15
Locking or Unlocking Keys and Knobs 9 One Touch Call 16
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Scan 17

Roam 18
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Talk
ScanAround 18
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TOT
Roam 18
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VOX
Talk Around 18
18
1 Control
TOT Services 18
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Analog
VOX Services 19
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Personal Safety Services
Control Services 20
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Communication
Analog Services Security Services 21
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Troubleshooting
Personal Safety Services 22
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Care and Cleaning Security Services
Communication 24
21
Product Care
Troubleshooting 24
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Product
Care Cleaning
and Cleaning 24
24
Optional Accessories
Product Care 24
24
Abbreviations
Product Cleaning 24
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Optional Accessories 24
Abbreviations 24

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Documentation Conventions Item Description Example
The screen displays "Invalid
Icon Conventions Denotes messages, Battery!".
Icon Description directories, file names,
"" Open "PDT_PSS.exe".
Indicates references that can further describe the related folder names, and
Go to "D:/opt/local".
topics. parameter values.
In the Port text box, enter "22".
Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment
damage. Directs you to access a
> Go to File > New.
multi-level menu.

Notation Conventions For details about using the DWS,

Italic Denotes document titles. refer to Dispatch Workstation User
Item Description Example
Guide.
To save the configuration, click
Denotes menus, tabs, To set the IP address, run the
Apply. Courier Denotes commands and
parameter names, window following command:
New their execution results.
Boldface The Log Level Settings dialogue vos-cmd - m name IP
names, dialogue names, and
appears.
hardware buttons.
Press the PTT key.

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Packing List
Please unpack carefully and check that all items listed below are received. 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

Check whether the frequency band marked on the antenna label matches that on the radio label. If not, please contact your dealer.

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Product Overview
Product Controls

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Programmable Keys To determine the charging status, check the light-emitting diode (LED)
You can request your dealer to program your radio to use the following indicator on the charger according to the following table:
keys as shortcuts to radio features: SK1, P1 key, P2 key, P3 key, P4 key,
LED Indicator Charging Status
and P5 key.
The battery fails to make proper contact with the
Please consult your dealer for assignable radio features. Flashes red slowly
charger.
Glows red The battery is charging.
Before Use Glows orange The battery is charged to 90% or above.
Glows green The battery is fully charged.
Charging the Battery
Flashes red rapidly The battery fails to be charged.

If the LED indicator flashes red slowly, take the battery out of the charger,
l Use the specified charger to charge the battery.
and then place it into the charger for proper contact.
l Read the Safety Information Booklet before charging.
If the LED indicator flashes red rapidly, please contact your dealer to
The new battery is uncharged. Before initial use, fully charge the battery to check whether the battery or power adapter is damaged.
ensure optimum performance.

To charge the battery, do as follows:

You can also charge the radio with battery attached. It is
1. Insert the output connector of the power adapter into the port on the recommended that your radio remain powered off during charging.
back of the charger.
2. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet that is off.
3. Place the battery into the charger, and then switch the power outlet on.

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Attaching the Battery 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.

To remove the battery, make sure that the radio is turned off, and then
slide the battery latch upwards to unlock the battery.

Attaching the Antenna

Attaching the Audio Accessories

For optimal waterproof and dustproof performance, do close the

accessory connector cover and fasten the screw when no accessory is
attached.

Do not hold the radio by the antenna, as it may reduce the radio
performance and life span of the antenna.

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1. Open the accessory connector cover.
Basic Operations
Turning on or off the Radio

2. Plug the accessory into the accessory connector.

Adjusting the Volume

3. Rotate the screw on the accessory plug clockwise until hand tight.

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 To allow the keypad to be locked automatically, enable the Keypad Lock
Checking the Battery Power
feature as follows:
To check the battery power, press and hold the preprogrammed Battery
Power Indicator key. The following table lists the battery power 1. Press the OK/Menu key from the home screen, and then go to Settings
indications. The icon indicates that the battery runs low. In this case, > Radio Set > Keypad Lock.
please recharge or replace the battery. 2. Select Enable, and then set Timed Set by pressing the Up or Down key.

In addition, you can go to Settings > Radio Set > Lockable Key to set
Icon LED Indication/Tone
whether the corresponding keys and knobs still work when the keypad is
The LED indicator glows green. locked.
The LED indicator glows orange.
Selecting a Zone and Channel
The LED indicator glows red.
The radio receives and transmits data and voice on the selected channel. A
The LED indicator glows red and an alert tone sounds. zone is a group of channels within the same operational area. Before
selecting a channel, make sure that the current zone contains the channel.
Locking or Unlocking Keys and Knobs To select a zone, do one of the following:
When the keypad is not in use, it is recommended that you lock it to avoid l Press the OK/Menu key, select Zone, and then select the required zone.
unintended operations. l Press the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone Down key.
To lock or unlock the keypad, do one of the following from the home To select a channel, rotate the Channel Selector knob.
screen:
l Press the preprogrammed Keypad Lock key.
l Long press (2s by default) the P3 key.

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Status Indications Icon Radio Status
The Scrambler or Encrypt feature is enabled.
LCD Icons
The radio is scanning.
Icon Radio Status
The radio stays on a non-priority channel.
DM Direct Mode: The radio transmits and receives directly.
The radio stays on priority channel 1.
Repeater Mode: The radio transmits and receives
RM The radio stays on priority channel 2.
through a repeater.
The Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) feature is enabled.
TDMA Direct Mode: If one time slot is occupied, the
TDMA radio can transmit and receive through the other time The Monitor feature is enabled.
slot. The speaker is turned on.
The number of bars indicates the charge left in the The Loudness and Quality Optimizer (LQO) feature is
battery. enabled.
There is no signal. There is/are missed call(s).
The number of bars indicates the signal strength. There is/are unread short message(s).
The radio is set at high power.
The InBox is full.
The radio is set at low power.
A private call is in progress or a private contact is on the
An accessory is connected. contact list.
The radio is in emergency mode. A group call is in progress or a group contact is on the
The radio is roaming. contact list.
An all call is in progress or an all call contact is on the

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 Icon Radio Status
contact list.

LED Indications
LED Indicator Radio Status
Flashes green Being turned on.
Glows green Receiving.
Glows red Transmitting.
Flashes orange slowly Scanning or roaming. Call on Digital Channel
You can initiate or receive the following types of calls on a digital channel:
Flashes orange rapidly Working in emergency mode.
Call hang time: No voice is being transmitted or l Private call: a call from an individual user to another individual user.
received on the channel during a call. Within such l Group call: a call from an individual user in a group to all the other
Glows orange members in the group.
a period, you can press and hold the PTT key and
speak. l All call: a call from an individual user to all the other users on the
current channel.
The radio must be authorized by your dealer for you to initiate an all call.
Call Services
When you are speaking during a call, keep the microphone about 2.5 to 5 Initiating a Call
cm away from your mouth. This ensures optimal voice quality on the You can initiate a call in any of the following ways:
receiving radio. l Preset Contact
1. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the required channel.

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 2. Press and hold the PTT key to call the private contact, group Call Without Signaling
contact, or all call contact preset for the selected channel. A call without signaling is a call initiated to all the other users on an analog
l Contact List or Call Log channel without signaling.
1. Press the OK/Menu key. To initiate a call without signaling, do as follows:
2. Go to Contact > Contact List / Favorite Contact or Call Logs >
Outgoing/Incoming/Missed > Outgoing List / Incoming List / 1. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the required channel.
Missed List. 2. Press and hold the PTT key, and speak into the microphone.
3. Press the Up or Down key to select the required contact.
4. Press and hold the PTT key to call the selected contact. Call With Signaling
A call with signaling is a call initiated to a specific contact on an analog
The radio displays , , and for an outgoing private call,
channel with signaling.
group call, and all call respectively.
To initiate a call with signaling, do as follows:
Receiving and Responding to a Call 1. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the required channel.
When receiving a call, you can listen to it without any operation. 2. Press the OK/Menu key, and go to Contact > Contact List.
3. Select the target contact.
The radio displays , , and for an incoming private call,
4. Press and hold the PTT key, and speak into the microphone.
group call, or all call respectively.

You can press and hold the PTT key and speak within call hang time.
Message Services
Call on Analog Channel The Message feature allows you to send a quick text and receive, forward
You can initiate or receive a call on an analog channel with or without or delete a message. This feature is available only on a digital channel.
signaling.
Viewing a Message
To view a newly received message, directly press the OK/Menu key.

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To view a received message or a sent message, do as follows: Resending a Message
1. Press the OK/Menu key. To resend a message from the OutBox, do as follows:
2. Go to Message > InBox/OutBox > InBox List / OutBox List.
1. Press the OK/Menu key.
3. Select the required message.
2. Go to Message > OutBox > OutBox List.
3. Select the required message, and then press the OK/Menu key.
Sending a Message 4. Select ReSend, and then press the OK/Menu key.
You can send a quick text message, forward a message from the InBox or
OutBox, and resend a message from the OutBox. Deleting a Message
To delete a message from the InBox or OutBox, do as follows:
Sending a Quick Text Message
A quick text message is a frequently used message predefined by your 1. Press the OK/Menu key.
dealer. To send a quick text message, do as follows: 2. Go to Message > InBox/OutBox > InBox List / OutBox List.
3. Select the required message, and then press the OK/Menu key.
1. Press the OK/Menu key, and then go to Message > Quick Text. 4. Select Delete, and then press the OK/Menu key.
2. Select the required quick text, and then press the OK/Menu key.
3. Select Send, and then select the target contact. To delete all messages from the InBox or OutBox, do as follows:
4. Press the OK/Menu key. 1. Press the OK/Menu key.
2. Go to Message > InBox/OutBox.
Forwarding a Message 3. Select Delete All, and then press the OK/Menu key.
To forward a message from the InBox or OutBox, do as follows:

1. Press the OK/Menu key.

2. Go to Message > InBox/OutBox > InBox List / OutBox List.
3. Select the required message, and then press the OK/Menu key.
4. Select Forward, and then select the target contact.
5. Press the OK/Menu key.

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Supplementary Features Feature Digital Analog
Analog Services × √
The supplementary features of the radio vary with the operation mode. For
details, see the following table. Personal Security Services √ √
Encrypt √ ×
Feature Digital Analog
Scrambler × √
Basic Settings √ √
Contact Management √ √ Basic Settings
Mic Automatic Gain Control (AGC) √ √ You can press the OK/Menu key, go to Settings > Radio Set, and then
Treble Boost √ √ perform the following operations:

LQO √ √ If you want to... Then...

Audio Feedback Suppression √ ×
Select Language, and then select the required
Set the language
One Touch Call √ √ language.
Scan √ √ Check whether the Select Battery. If the battery is approved, the radio
Roam (paid feature) √ × battery is approved will display "Genuine Battery".
Talk Around √ √ Select Backlight, and select one of the following as
Time-out Timer (TOT) √ √ required:

VOX √ √ Set the backlight l Off: The backlight remains off.

l On: The backlight remains on.
Control Services √ ×
l Timed: The backlight automatically goes out if no

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 If you want to... Then... If you want to... Then...
operation or activity is performed within the rental period
preset period. Turn off all visible
Adjust the brightness Select Brightness, and then press the Up or Down and audible Select Covert Mode, and then select On.
of the backlight key. indications
Turn on or off the
Select LED, and then select Enable or Disable.
LED indication Contact Management
Turn on or off the Go to Tone > Radio Silent, and then select Silent On You can view the Contact List and manage the Favorites list.
silent mode or Silent Off.
l To view the Contact List preset by your dealer, press the OK/Menu key,
Turn on or off a 1. Select Tone, and then select the required tone. and then go to Contact > Contact List.
specific tone 2. Select On/Off, and then select Enable or Disable. l To add a frequently used contact to the Favorites list, press the
1. Select Tone, and then select the required tone. OK/Menu key, go to Contact > Favorites > Add Contact, and then
Adjust the volume of
2. Select Tone Volume, and then select the select the required contact.
a specific tone
required level. l To delete a contact from the Favorites list, select the required contact,
Select Power Level, and then select one of the select Delete, and then press the OK/Menu key.
following as required:
Adjust the power
Audio Optimization
l Hight Power: Enables communication with
level distant radios but consumes more battery power. The features described in this section help optimize voice quality.

l Low Power: Enables communication with close

Turning on or off the Mic AGC Feature
radios and saves battery power.
Check the remaining Go to Rent > Rent Query. The Mic AGC feature allows the radio to automatically keep the
microphone gain within a proper range during transmission. This provides

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optimized voice with proper volume for the receiving party. 2. Go to Settings > Audio Set > LQO.
3. Select On or Off.
To turn on or off this feature, do as follows:

1. Press the OK/Menu key. Turning on or off the Audio Feedback

2. Go to Settings > Audio Set > Mic AGC (D) / Mic AGC (A). Suppression Feature
3. Select On or Off.
The Audio Feedback Suppression feature helps reduce the noises arising
from short-distance communication.
Turning on or off the Treble Boost Feature
The Treble Boost feature allows the radio to output louder voice for better To turn on or off this feature, contact your dealer.
audio clarity.
One Touch Call
To turn on or off this feature, do as follows:
The One Touch Call feature allows you to press the preprogrammed One
1. Press the OK/Menu key. Touch Call key to quickly access a service assigned by your dealer. The
2. Go to Settings > Audio Set > Treble Boost. available services are as follows:
3. Select On or Off.
Service Type Description
Analog Channel:
With this feature enabled, the LQO feature is unavailable.
To call a 5-tone or 2-tone contact.
Turning on or off the LQO Feature Digital Channel:
Voice Service
The LQO feature allows the radio to automatically adjust the volume and l To initiate a group or private call.
effect of received voice in different environments. l To perform the following services to a private
To turn on or off this feature, do as follows: contact: alert call, radio check, remote monitor,
radio enable, and radio disable.
1. Press the OK/Menu key.

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 Service Type Description Adding a Channel to a Scan List
Data Service To send a quick text message. 1. Press the OK/Menu key, and then go to Scan > Scan List.
2. Select the required scan list, and then select Edit/View.
To initiate a one touch call on the digital channel, press the PTT key, and 3. Select Add CH, and then select the required channel.
then press the preprogrammed One Touch Call key.
Setting a Priority Channel
Scan To set a channel scanned more frequently, do as follows:
The Scan feature allows you to listen to activities on a channel, keeping a 1. Press the OK/Menu key, and then go to Scan > Scan List.
track of your team members. With this feature enabled, the radio searches 2. Select the required scan list, and then select Edit/View.
the scan list preset for the current channel and stay on a channel with 3. Select the required channel, and then select Edit Prio CH > Set
activities. PrioCH-1 / Set PrioCH-2.

To change a priority channel to a non-priority channel, select the priority

Turning on or off the Scan Feature
channel marked with or , and then select Edit Prio CH > Disable
To turn on or off the Scan feature, press the OK/Menu key, go to Scan >
PrioCH.
Scan On/Off, and then select On or Off.

With the Scan feature enabled, the radio displays , and the LED Deleting a Channel from a Scan List
indicator slowly flashes orange. When detecting activities on a channel, the 1. Press the OK/Menu key, and then go to Scan > Scan List.
radio stays on it, and the LED indicator glows green. 2. Select the required scan list, and then select Edit/View.
3. Select the required channel, and then select Delete CH.

If you do not want to listen to the activities on the channel, press the
preprogrammed Nuisance Temporary Delete key to temporarily
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 This feature aims to prevent a radio user from occupying a channel for an
Roam
extended period and to avoid radio damage due to overheating.
The Roam feature allows you to enjoy seamless communication across sites
or networks.
VOX
To turn on or off this feature, press the OK/Menu key, go to Roam > Roam The VOX feature allows you to transmit voice without pressing and holding
On/Off, and then select On or Off. the PTT key. The radio automatically transmits voice when the volume
To select a roam list, press the OK/Menu key, go to Roam > Roam List, reaches the preset level.
and then select the required list. To turn on or off this feature, press the OK/Menu key, go to Settings >
Radio Set > VOX > On/Off, and then select On or Off.
Talk Around
To set the sensitivity of the external or internal microphone, press the
The Talk Around feature allows the radio to continue transmitting and
OK/Menu key, go to Settings > Radio Set > VOX > Gain Level >
receiving when the repeater is not operating, or when your radio is out of
External/Internal, and then select the appropriate level.
the repeater's coverage but within other radios' coverage.
A higher gain level indicates lower sensitivity, which requires higher
To turn on or off this feature, press the OK/Menu key, go to Settings >
volume for triggering transmission.
Radio Set > Talk Around, and then select Enable or Disable.

Control Services
TOT
On the digital channel, you can initiate the following control services to a
The TOT feature allows the radio to automatically stop transmission and
private contact.
keep beeping when the period preset by your dealer expires. To stop
beeping, release the PTT key. You need to wait for a certain period (also
preset by your dealer) to initiate transmission again.

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 To turn on or off this feature, press the OK/Menu key, go to Settings >
Feature Description Operation
Radio Set > Compandor, and then select Enable or Disable.
Allows you to alert a private
Alert Call
contact to call you back. To activate a feature, do as Turning on or off the Monitor Feature
Allows you to check whether follows: The Monitor feature allows the radio to receive weak signals.
Radio
another radio is active on the
Check 1. Press the OK/Menu key, To turn on this feature, press the preprogrammed Monitor key or press and
current channel.
and then go to Contact > hold the preprogrammed Monitor Momentary key. In this case, the radio
Allows you to remotely monitor Favorites / Contact List.
Remote displays .
activities surrounding another 2. Select the target private
Monitor
radio. To turn off this feature, press the preprogrammed Monitor key again or
contact.
Allows you to remotely enable 3. Go to Ctrl Services > release the preprogrammed Monitor Momentary key.
Radio
a disabled radio for normal Alert Call / Rad Check /
Enable
operation. R. Monitor / Rad Enable /
Turning on or off the Squelch Off Feature
Rad Disable. The Squelch Off feature allows the radio's speaker to keep turned on no
Radio Allows you to remotely disable
matter whether the squelch condition is satisfied.
Disable another radio.
To turn on this feature, press the preprogrammed Squelch Off key or press
Remote Monitor, Radio Enable, and Radio Disable are paid features. and hold the preprogrammed Squelch Off Momentary key. In this case, the
radio displays .
Analog Services
To turn off this feature, press the preprogrammed Squelch Off key again or
The following features are available only on an analog channel.
release the preprogrammed Squelch Off Momentary key.

Turning on or off the Compandor Feature

The Compandor feature improves voice clarity.

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Setting the Squelch Level Emergency Type Description
The squelch level refers to the squelch threshold required for the radio's Regular The radio gives audible and visible indications.
speaker to be turned on.
The radio gives no audible or visible indication,
Silent
To set the squelch level, press the OK/Menu key, go to Settings > Radio and you cannot listen to a received call.
Set > Squelch, and then select Open, Normal, or Tight (from low to high) The radio gives no audible or visible indication,
Silent w/ Voice
as required. but you can listen to a received call.
Generally, a higher squelch level requires higher signal strength. If the The radio sends an alarm and sounds shrill alarm
Alarm w/ Siren
squelch level is set to Open, the speaker will always keep turned on. tones with visible indications.

Personal Safety Services In addition, you can request your dealer to set one of the following
emergency modes:
The features described in this section ensure personal safety.
Emergency Mode Description
Using the Emergency Feature
Alarm Allows you to send an emergency alarm.
The Emergency feature allows you to ask for help from your companion or
Call Allows you to initiate an emergency call.
the control centre in case of emergency.
Allows you to send an emergency alarm and
In emergency mode, the radio gives different indications according to the Alarm W/Call
initiate an emergency call.
preset emergency type. The available emergency types are as follows:
The three emergency modes can be combined with any of the following
Emergency Type Description emergency types: Regular, Silent, and Siren w/ Voice.
The radio sounds shrill alarm tones with visible
Siren Only
indications.

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Triggering the Emergency Mode data. Only the receiving radio with the same key value or ID can decrypt
the voice or data.
To trigger the emergency mode, press the preprogrammed Emergency On
key. The radio then enters the preset emergency mode with or without Turning on or off the Encrypt Feature
indications depending on the preset emergency type.
Press the OK/Menu key, go to Settings > Radio Set > Encrypt > On/Off,
Exiting the Emergency Mode and then select On or Off.

To exit the emergency mode (as the initiating party) or emergency alert Selecting an Encryption Key
mode (as the receiving party), press the preprogrammed Emergency Off
Press the OK/Menu key, go to Settings > Radio Set > Encrypt > Key List,
key or turn off the radio.
and then select the required key.

Turning on or off the Lone Worker Feature Turning on of off the Scrambler Feature
The Lone Worker feature allows the radio to enter the emergency mode
The Scrambler feature prevents eavesdropping and ensures communication
when no operation is detected for a preset period.
privacy. It allows the radio to invert the frequency spectrum of transmitted
To turn on or off this feature, press the OK/Menu key, go to Settings > audio signals. Only the receiving radio with the same scrambler setting can
Radio Set > Lone Worker, and then select Enable or Disable. restore the audio signals.

To turn on or off this feature, press the OK/Menu key, go to Settings >
Communication Security Services Radio Set > Scramble, and then select Enable or Disable.
The features described in this section ensure communication security.

Using the Encrypt Feature

The Encrypt feature prevents eavesdropping and ensures communication
privacy. It allows the radio to automatically encrypt transmitted voice or

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Troubleshooting
Phenomena Analysis Solution
The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery.
The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery.
You cannot turn on the radio.
The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirty or
Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery.
damaged battery contacts.
The battery voltage may be low. Recharge or replace the battery.

During receiving, the voice is The volume level may be low. Increase the volume.
weak or intermittent. The antenna may be loose or may be installed incorrectly. Turn off the radio, and then remove and reattach the antenna.
The speaker may be blocked. Clean the surface of the speaker.
The frequency or signaling type may be inconsistent with that Verify that your TX/RX frequency and signaling type are
You cannot communicate with of other members. correct.
other group members. The channel type (digital or analog) may be set incorrectly. Verify that you are on the correct digital or analog channel.
You may be too far away from other members. Move towards other members.
You may be interrupted by radios using the same frequency. Change the frequency, or adjust the squelch level.
You hear unknown voices or
Request your dealer to set signaling for the current channel to
noise. The radio in analog mode may be set with no signaling.
avoid interference.

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 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
You are unable to hear anyone Move to an open and flat area, restart the radio, and try
communication may be blocked by high buildings or blocked
because of too much noise and again.
in an underground area.
hiss.
It may be the result of external disturbance (such as
Stay away from equipment that may cause interference.
electromagnetic interference).
You cannot use the keys. The keypad may not work temporarily. Restart the radio.
The LCD does not display any
The LCD may not work temporarily. Restart the radio.
information.

If the
If the above
above solutions
solutions cannot
cannot fix
fix your
your problems,
problems, or
or you
youmay
mayhave
havesome
someother queries, please contact your local dealer for more technical support.
other queries, please contact your dealer for more technical support.

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Care and Cleaning Optional Accessories
To guarantee optimal performance as well as a long service life of the Contact your local dealer for the optional accessories used with the product.
product, please follow these tips.

Product Care Use the specified 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
l Keep the product far away from substances that can corrode the accessories.
circuitry.
l Do not hold the product by the antenna or earpiece cable. Abbreviations
l Close the accessory connector cover when no accessory is in use.
Abbreviation Full Name
Product Cleaning
AGC Automatic Gain Control
DM Direct Mode
Turn off the product and remove the battery before cleaning.
LED light-emitting diode
l Clean up the dust and fine particles on the product surface and charging LQO Loudness and Quality Optimizer
piece with a clean and dry lint-free cloth or a brush regularly.
PTT Push-to-Talk
l Use neutral cleanser and a non-woven fabric to clean the keys, knobs,
RM Repeater Mode
and front case after long-time use. Do not use chemical preparations
such as stain removers, alcohol, sprays or oil preparations, so as to SK Side Key
avoid surface case damage. TOT Time-out Timer
l Make sure the product is completely dry before use. VOX Voice Operated Transmit

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