Hytera Communications BD61XU1 Digital Portable Radio User Manual
Hytera Communications Corporation Limited Digital Portable Radio Users Manual
User Manual
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. 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:
BD61X Digital Portable Radio (X may represent 2, 5, 6 or 8)
Copyright Information
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in People's Republic of China (PRC) and/or other countries or areas. 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.
The product described in this manual may include the Company's computer programs stored in memory or other
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computer programs. The purchase of this product shall not be deemed to grant, either directly or by implication,
any rights to the purchaser regarding the Company's computer programs. The Company's computer programs may
not be copied, modified, distributed, decompiled, or reverse-engineered in any manner without the prior written
consent of the Company.
Disclaimer
The Company endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual, but no warranty of accuracy or
reliability is given. All the specifications and designs are subject to change without notice due to continuous
technology 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 have any suggestions or would like to receive more information, please visit our website at:
http://www.hytera.com.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Verification of harmful interference by
this equipment to radio or television reception can be determined by turning it off and then on. The user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party res
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Hytera's portable radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:
United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR § 1.1307, 1.1310
and 2.1093
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.
1:2005; Canada RSS102 Issue 5 March 2015.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1:2005 Edition
RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and
Operating Instructions
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment exposure limits
always adhere to the following procedures.
Guidelines:
Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device.
User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other users.
Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.
Operating Instructions:
Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk
(PTT) button. To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important
because the radio generates measurable RF energy only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for
standards compliance).
Keep the radio unit at least 2.5 cm away from the face. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important as
RF exposure decreases with distance from the antenna. The antenna should be kept away from the face and
eyes.
When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Hytera-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.
Use of non-approved antennas, batteries, and accessories cause the radio to exceed the FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
Contact your local dealer for the product's optional accessories.
IC Statement
The device has been tested and complies with SAR limits, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure
and compliance
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:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d'en compromettre le fonctionnement
EU Regulatory Conformance
As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the following directives:
1999/5/EC or 2014/53/EU
2006/66/EC
2011/65/EU
2012/19/EU
Please note that the above information is applicable to EU countries only.
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1. Items in the Package
Please unpack carefully and check if 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
Note
The frequency band is marked on the label of antenna; if it is unavailable, see the label on the radio.
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2. Product Overview
2.1 Product Controls
Note
You can adapt your radio to use the SK as the shortcut to a radio feature.
2.2 LED Indication
LED Indicator
Radio Status
Flashes green
Being turned on.
Glows green
Receiving.
Glows red
Transmitting.
Flashes orange slowly
Scanning.
Glows orange
Call hang time: No voice is being transmitted or received on the channel during
a call. Within such a period, you can hold down the PTT key to speak.
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3. Before Use
3.1 Attaching the Antenna
Caution
Do not hold the radio by its antenna, as it may reduce the radio performance and life span of the antenna.
Step 1 Place the antenna in its receptacle.
Step 2 Rotate the antenna clockwise.
3.2 Attaching the Battery
Step 1 Insert the top end of the battery into the top of the battery slot.
Step 2 Press the bottom end of the battery until the latch snaps into place.
Note
To remove the battery, make sure that the radio is turned off, and then slide the battery latch upwards to
unlock the battery.
3.3 Attaching the Belt Clip
Step 1 Unfasten the two screws on the back of the radio.
Step 2 Align the screw holes on the belt clip with those on the back of the radio.
Step 3 Tighten the screws.
3.4 Attaching the Accessories
Step 1 Loosen the screw on the accessory connector cover, and then open the cover.
Step 2 Plug the accessory into the accessory connector.
Step 3 Tighten the screw on the accessory plug.
3.5 Charging the Battery
Caution
Use the charger specified by the Company to charge the battery.
Be sure to charge the battery fully before initial use, since reduction of state of charge (SoC) may lead to low
battery alarm. You can charge the standalone battery or the radio with the battery attached. It is recommended that
your radio remain powered off during charging.
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The LED indicator on the charger shows the charging status. For details, see the following table.
LED Indicator
Charging Status
Glows green
The battery is inserted incorrectly or fully charged.
Glows red
The battery is charging.
Glows orange
The battery is charged to 85% or above.
3.6 Checking the Battery Power
You can check the current battery power by holding down the Battery Power Indicator key programmed by your
dealer, and release the key to exit. The following table lists battery power indications:
LED Indicator
Alert Tone
Battery Power
Glows green
Three beeps
High
Glows orange
Two beeps
Medium
Glows red
One beep
Low
Flashes red
Low battery tone
Under the low battery threshold. Please
recharge or replace the battery.
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4. Basic Operations
If you want to…
Do this…
Turn on the radio
Rotate the On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise.
Turn off the radio
Rotate the On-Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise.
Increase/Decrease the
volume
Rotate the On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise/counterclockwise after turning
on the radio.
Select a channel
Rotate the Channel Selector knob.
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5. Call Services
5.1 Call on Digital Channel
On the digital channel, you can initiate or respond to a group call or private call. A group call is a call from an
individual user to a group of users. A private call is a call from an individual user to another individual user.
5.1.1 Initiating a Call
Step 1 Select the required channel.
Step 2 Hold the radio vertically 2.5 to 5 cm from your mouth.
Step 3 Press and hold the PTT key and speak when the radio is in standby mode.
5.1.2 Receiving and Responding to a Call
When receiving a call, you can listen to it without any operation. You can hold down the PTT key to respond
within the preset time period.
5.2 Call on Analog Channel (Without Signaling)
A call on analog channel is from an individual user to all users on the channel. The operations are the same as the
call on digital channel.
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6. Optional Features
The following features need to be programmed by your dealer. Please contact your dealer for detailed operations.
Type
Feature
Description
Radio
Feature
Zone
Allows you to select a zone. The radio supports up to 3 zones, with a
maximum of 16 channels per zone.
Power Level
Allows you to switch the transmit power level between high and low.
Scan
Allows the radio to scan all channels in the scan list programmed for the
current channel.
Emergency Alarm
Allows you to initiate an emergency alarm or call at any time to ask for help
in case of emergencies.
Voice Operated
Transmit (VOX)
Allows you to enjoy hands-free communication with the dedicated VOX
earpiece.
Busy Channel
Lockout
Prevents the radio from transmitting on a busy channel.
Time-out Timer
(TOT)
Terminates transmission when the preset time period expires.
Battery Save
Allows the radio to automatically enter the battery save mode when
detecting no activity or operation within a certain time period.
Digital
Feature
One Touch Call
Allows you to press one key to call the predefined private or group contact.
All Call
Allows you to initiate a call to all users on the channel.
TDMA Direct Mode
Allows the radio to operate on a channel with two time slots.
Analog
Feature
Squelch Off
Allows the radio's speaker to always keep unmuted.
Squelch Level
Allows you to adjust the squelch threshold required for the radio to unmute.
Monitor
Allows the radio to monitor activities on the channel.
CTCSS/CDCSS
Allows you to prevent unwanted calls on the same frequency.
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7. Troubleshooting
Phenomena
Analysis
Solution
The radio cannot be
turned on.
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.
During reception, the
voice is weak,
intermittent or totally
inactive.
The battery voltage may be low.
Recharge or replace the battery.
The volume level may be low.
Increase the volume.
The antenna may be loose or may
be installed incorrectly.
Turn off the radio, and remove and reattach the
antenna.
The speaker may be blocked.
Clean the surface of the speaker.
You cannot
communicate with
other group
members.
The frequency or signal strength
may be low in comparison to
other members.
Verify your TX/RX frequency and signal strength
are correct.
The channel type (digital or
analog) may be set incorrectly.
Verify you are on the correct digital or analog
channel.
You may be too far away from
other members.
Move towards other members.
Unknown voices or
noise is heard on the
channel.
You may be interrupted by radios
using the same frequency.
Change the frequency, or adjust the squelch level.
The radio in analog mode may be
set with no signaling.
Set signaling for all radios operating at the same
frequency to avoid interference.
You are unable to
hear anyone because
of too much noise
and hiss.
You may be too far away from
other members.
Move towards other members.
You may be located in an
unfavorable position. For
Move to an open and flat area, and restart the
radio and try contacting again.
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Phenomena
Analysis
Solution
example, your communication
may be blocked by high buildings
or blocked in an underground
area.
It could be the result of external
disturbance (such as
electromagnetic interference).
Stay away from equipment that may cause
interference.
If the above solutions cannot fix your problems, or you may have some other queries, please contact us or your
local dealer for more technical support.
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8. Care and Cleaning
To guarantee optimal performance as well as a long service life of the product, please follow these tips.
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.
Product Cleaning
Caution
Turn off the product and remove the battery before cleaning.
Clean up the dust and fine particles on the product's surface and charging piece with a clean and dry lint-free
cloth or a brush regularly.
Use neutral cleanser and a 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, sprays or oil preparations, so as to avoid surface
case damage.
Make sure the product is completely dry before use.
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9. Optional Accessories
Caution
Use the accessories specified by Hytera only; otherwise, the Company will not be liable for any loss or
damage arising out of the use of any unauthorised accessories.
Contact your local dealer for the optional accessories used with the product.