Hytera Communications TC-508U2 Two-way Radio User Manual

Hytera Communications Corporation Ltd. Two-way Radio

User Manual

Preface Thank you for purchasing Hytera TC-508 portable radio. TC-508 is endowed with compact appearance, durable structure, practical functions and reliable performance. It will bring you perfect communication. To derive optimum performance from your radio, please read this manual and the supplied Safety Information Booklet carefully before use
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 1Instructional Icons The following icons are available through this manual: Caution: indicates situations that could cause damage to your radio. Note: indicates tips that can help you make better use of your radio. Term Explanation The following terms will appear through this manual: Key Operation Short press: to press a key and release it quickly. Long press: to press and hold down a key for above 1 second. Hold down: to press a key and remain holding it down. User Mode Refers to the mode entered after you turn on the radio directly. CTCSS/CDCSS The signaling can help you prevent unwanted conversations at the same frequency.
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 2Copyright Information Hytera, CRS and HYT are the trademark or registered trademark of Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Hytera”) in PRC and other countries and/or areas. Hytera 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 Hytera product described in this manual may include Hytera computer programs stored in memory or other media. Laws in the PRC and/or other countries or areas preserve for Hytera exclusive rights for Hytera computer programs. The purchase of this product shall not be deemed to grant, either directly or by implication, any rights to the purchaser regarding Hytera computer programs. Any Hytera computer programs may not be copied, modified, distributed, decompiled, or reverse-engineered in any manner without the prior written consent of Hytera. Disclaimer Hytera 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 prior notice due to continuous technology development. No part of this manual may be copied, modified, translated, or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Hytera. If you have any suggestions or would like to learn more details, please visit our website at: http://www.hytera.cn.
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 3 RF Energy Exposure Compliance ● Your radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50% transmitting and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use only. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking in VOX and PTT mode), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode. ● The device complies with SAR and/or RF field strength limits of RSS-102 requirement and contact information where the user can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance. Your radio complies with the following of RF energy exposure standards and guidelines ● United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J ● American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 ● Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition ● International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 Operational Instructions and Training Guidelines To ensure optimal performance and compliance with the occupational/controlled environment RF energy exposure limits in the above standards and guidelines, users should transmit no more than 50% of the time and always adhere to the following procedures: Transmit and Receive To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) key; to receive, release the PTT key. EU Regulatory Conformance The equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Note: The above information is applicable to EU countries only.
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 4FCC Licensing Information Part 15 Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 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 circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Licensing Requirements A license from Federal Communications Commission is required prior to use. Your dealer will program each radio with your authorized frequencies, signaling codes, etc., and will be there to meet your communications needs as your system expands. Contact your dealer for more information.
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 5Contents Checking Items in the Package ................................................................................................................6 Product Overview .....................................................................................................................................7 Programmable Keys..........................................................................................................................8 Before Use ...............................................................................................................................................9 Charging the Battery .........................................................................................................................9 Assembling the Accessories............................................................................................................10 Status Indication.....................................................................................................................................12 Basic Operations ....................................................................................................................................13 Turning the Radio On/Off ................................................................................................................13 Adjusting Volume ............................................................................................................................13 Selecting a Channel ........................................................................................................................13 Transmitting / Receiving..................................................................................................................13 Functions and Operations ......................................................................................................................14 CTCSS/CDCSS ..............................................................................................................................14 Time-out Timer (TOT)......................................................................................................................14 Adjusting the Power Level...............................................................................................................14 Monitor ............................................................................................................................................14 Squelch Off .....................................................................................................................................15 Scan................................................................................................................................................15 VOX.................................................................................................................................................16 Battery Strength Indicator................................................................................................................17 Low Battery Alert .............................................................................................................................17 Channel Lock ..................................................................................................................................17 Battery Save....................................................................................................................................18 Busy Channel Lockout ....................................................................................................................18 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................19 Care and Cleaning .................................................................................................................................21 Optional Accessories..............................................................................................................................22
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 6Checking Items in the Package Please unpack carefully and check that all items listed below are received. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. Battery Rapid-rate Charger (for Li-Ion battery) Power Adapter Antenna Belt Clip Strap Owner’s Manual & Safety Information Booklet Radio Unit Note: The above pictures are for reference only. Actual products may vary slightly. The antenna may vary with different frequency bands. And the frequency band is marked on the label of antenna; if not, please refer to the label on the radio for frequency band information.
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 7Product Overview Radio Overview 1093211716151411874561312 No. Part Name No. Part Name ○1 PTT Key ○10 Battery Latch ○2 SK1 (programmable) ○11 Accessory jack cover ○3 SK2 (programmable) ○12 Accessory Jack ○4 Antenna ○13 Strap Hole
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 8○5 Channel Selector Knob ○14 Belt Clip ○6 Radio On-Off/Volume Control Knob ○15 Battery ○7 Speaker ○16 Screw of Belt Clip ○8 Microphone ○17 Charging Piece ○9 LED Indicator Programmable Keys For enhanced convenience, you may request your dealer to program the keys SK1 and SK2 as shortcuts to the functions listed below: No. Shortcut Keys Function 1 Power Adjustment To adjust power level through one button press. 2 Monitor 3 Monitor Momentary To adjust the condition for incoming signal match 4 Squelch Off 5 Squelch Off Momentary To always unmute speaker no matter whether carrier is present or not 6 Scan To receive signals on other channels. 7 VOX The radio can automatically begin to transmit when you speak. 8 Battery Power Indicator To indicate the battery strength 9 Channel Lockout The current channel can not be switched by rotating the Volume Control / Channel Selector knob. Note: Long and short press of a key can be a different functions by your dealer.
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 9Before Use Charging the Battery Use only the charger and battery specified by Hytera. Charger LED can indicate the charging process. ■ Charge Diagram 3321 ■ Procedures 1. Connect the power adapter to AC source. See arrow 1. 2. Plug the power adapter into the rear socket of the charger. See arrow 2. 3. Place the radio with the battery attached, or the battery alone, into the charger. See arrow 3. 4. The charging process initiates when LED glows red, and is completed when LED glows green. Note: To achieve optimal battery performance, please charge the battery for 5 hours before initial use. Charge Indicator LED Indicator Charge Status Red LED glows. Charging Orange LED glows. Approximately charged completely Green LED glows. Fully charged
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 10When battery power runs low, the LED will flash red, and the low-pitched tone will sound periodically. In this case, please replace or charge the battery. Caution: Be sure to read the Safety Information Booklet, to get necessary safety information. Assembling the Accessories Assembling the Antenna Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it. To remove the antenna, rotate it counter-clockwise. Assembling the Battery 1. Slide the battery into the radio’s slot. 2. Slightly press the bottom of the battery until a click is heard. To remove the battery, turn off the radio first. Slide the battery latch upward to release the battery. Assembling the Belt Clip
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 111. Remove the screws. 2. Align the screw holes on the belt clip with those on the radio’s body, and then tighten the screws. To remove the belt clip, loosen the screws. Assembling the Audio Accessory/Programming Cable 1. Open the accessory jack cover. 2. Plug an accessory into the accessory jack, and then tighten the screw. To remove accessories, loosen the screw first. Caution: When you are using an external accessory, waterproof performance of the radio may get affected.
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 12Status Indication The top LED indicator will help you easily identify the current status of your radio. LED Indicator Radio Status Red LED glows. Transmitting Red LED flashes. Low battery alert Green LED glows. Receiving Green LED flashes. Scanning
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 13Basic Operations Turning the Radio On/Off Rotate the Radio On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise/counter-clockwise until a click is heard to turn the radio on/off. Adjusting Volume You may adjust call volume through the knob. Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the volume, or counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Selecting a Channel The radio supports up to 16 channels. You can rotate the Channel Selector knob to select a desired channel. White mark on the knob corresponding to the channel shall be the current channel. Note: When the radio is currently on a blank channel, it sounds beep tones continuously. Transmitting / Receiving To transmit a signal, press and hold down the PTT, and speak into the microphone. During transmission, the LED glows red. To receive, just release the PTT. When a signal is received, the LED glows green. Note: To ensure optimal volume of the receiving radio, hold the palm microphone approximately 2.5 to 5 centimeters away from your mouth. Communication range may get affected in rainy days or forest locations.
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 14Functions and Operations CTCSS/CDCSS CDCSS/CTCSS can be used to prevent unwanted conversations at the same frequency. If CTCSS/CDCSS is set on a certain channel, you can only receive voice calls from radios with matching CTCSS/CDCSS. Otherwise you will receive voice calls from all users operating at the same frequency. You may request your dealer to program corresponding parameters. For detailed information, please contact your dealer. Time-out Timer (TOT) The purpose of TOT is to prevent any user from occupying a channel for an extended period. When the preset time expires, the radio will automatically terminate transmission and keep beeping. To stop beeping, please release the PTT key. You must wait for a certain time period (preset by your dealer) to initiate another transmission. If the Pre-alert function is activated by your dealer, your radio will alert you to the TOT expiration in advance. Adjusting the Power Level With this feature, you may switch power levels quickly. Generally, we recommend you to adopt low power for battery saving. However, if you cannot communicate with radios located at a distant place with low power, please select high power. Operation: Press the programmed Adjust Power Level key to switch between high power and low power ( from high power to low power a low-pitched tone sounds; from low power to high power a high-pitched tone sounds). Monitor To reduce match conditions for signal receiving, you can enable the feature. Operation:  Press the programmed Monitor key to activate this function (an alert tone sounds); press it
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 15again to deactivate the function (the alert tone sounds twice). Or  Press the programmed Monitor Momentary key to activate this function (an alert tone sounds); press it again to deactivate the function (the alert tone sounds twice). Squelch Off This feature allows you to unmute the speaker to receive all audio signals on current channel. Operation:  Press the programmed Squelch Off key to activate this function; press the key again to deactivate it. Or  Press the programmed Squelch Off Momentary key to activate this function; release the key to deactivate it. Note: When this function is enabled on current channel, you will hear audio signals (if any); otherwise, background noise will be heard. Scan The function “Scan” allows you to listen to communication activities on other channels so that you can keep a close track of your team members. You can request your dealer to create the scan list. Operation: 1. Scan Start  Press the programmed Scan key to activate this function; Or  Switch to a channel for which the feature “Auto Scan” is enabled via the programming software. Note: The radio will not start scan if there are less than two channels in the scan list. 2. After the feature is enabled, your radio will scan according to the scan list set for the channel on which scanning starts. The scanning process is as follows:  The LED flashes green during scanning.  When activities are detected on a channel, the radio will stay on the channel to receive current activities, and the LED glows green.  If the Talk Back feature is enabled by your dealer, press the PTT to reply when the radio stays on a certain channel.
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 16 You can scan the frequently used channel if the priority scan feature is enabled. When staying on a non-priority channel, the radio will keep detecting activities on the priority channel. Once any activity is detected, it will jump to the priority channel immediately. For more information, please contact your dealer. 3. Methods to Exit Scanning  Press Scan key again, Or  Switch to a channel where Auto Scan feature is not enabled; Or  Turn the radio off. Note: The Scan Start Alert and the Scan End Alert can be enabled / disabled by the dealer. During scanning, the radio will still respond to operation of pressing the following keys: PTT key, Squelch Off key, Squelch Off Momentary key, Monitor and Monitor Momentary keys. VOX This feature allows you to transmit your voice with no need to press the PTT. However, you must employ a dedicated earpiece to realize this function. Operation: 1. Set the PTT/VOX Switch on the earpiece to VOX; 2. Plug the earpiece into the accessory jack; 3. Press the programmed VOX key to activate this function. 4. Speak into the microphone (on the earpiece) to transmit your voice, and transmission will stop automatically when you stop talking; 5. Power the radio off or press the VOX key again to deactivate this function. Note: If the PTT/VOX Switch on the earpiece is set to PTT, you can only transmit by pressing the external PTT, no matter whether VOX is activated. When the PTT/VOX Switch is set to PTT, you are not allowed to switch it from PTT to VOX directly; otherwise, continuous transmission may occur. If continuous transmission occurs unexpectedly, you can restore the radio to normal operation by toggling the switch from VOX to PTT, or turning the radio off and back on.
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 17 You can select an appropriate VOX sensitivity according to the environment. In case of heavy noises, continuous transmission may occur if VOX feature is activated. Battery Strength Indicator This feature allows you to know the current battery strength. Operation: Press and hold down the programmed Battery Strength Indicator key, and the LED glows to indicate remaining battery strength by different colors (see table below). Release the key to exit. The table lists different colors representing different battery strength levels. LED Indicator Battery Strength Green LED glows. High Orange LED glows. Medium Red LED glows. Low Low Battery Alert This feature allows you to know the low battery status. When battery power runs low, the LED will flash red, and the low-pitched tone will sound periodically. In this case, please replace or charge the battery. Note: When the battery strength is insufficient, the programmed Battery Strength Indicator key will become unavailable. However, when the battery strength is drained, transmission will be prohibited; if you press PTT in such situations, the radio will sound an alert to warn you. Channel Lock The feature is for channel lock, so as to prevent misoperation on the Channel Selector knob. Operation: Press the programmed Channel Lock key to enable the feature (the alert tone sounds once). To disable the feature, press this key again (the alert tone sounds twice). When this function is enabled, your current operating channel will remain unchanged even if you rotate the Channel Selector Knob.
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 18 Note: This function will be deactivated if the radio is powered off and back on, or it is programmed. Battery Save In Standby mode, when no signal is received / transmitted or no operation (key press) is performed for 10 seconds (programmable), the radio will automatically enter Battery Save mode to reduce power consumption. The radio may exit the Battery Save mode and get activated as soon as any key is pressed or any signal is received. Busy Channel Lockout If enabled via the programming software, this feature can prevent your radio interfering with other transmitting radios on the same channel. When the channel is already in use, the radio will keep beeping and return to RX mode upon pressing the PTT key. To stop beeping, please release the PTT key.
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 19Troubleshooting Phenomena Analysis Solution The battery may be improperly installed. Remove the battery and attach it again. The battery may run out. Recharge or replace the battery. The product can not be powered on. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirtied or damaged battery contacts. Clean the battery contacts. If the problem can not be solved, contact your dealer or our authorized service center for inspection and repair. The battery strength may be too low. Recharge or replace the battery. The volume may be set to a low level. Increase the volume by rotating the Volume Control knob clockwise. The antenna may get loose or may be improperly installed. Power off the radio, re-install the antenna and power on the radio again. During receiving signals, the voice is weak, discontinuous or totally inactive. The speaker may be blocked or damaged. Clean surface of the speaker. If the problem can not be solved, contact your dealer or our authorized service center for inspection and repair. The frequency or signaling may be inconsistent with that of other members. Set your TX/RX frequency and signaling to the same as that of other members. The radio may be locked on other channels. Deactivate the Channel Lock function and switch to your desired channel. You can not communicate with other members. You may be too far away from the group members. Move towards other members. And make sure that you are within the communication range. You may be interrupted by radios using the same frequency. Change the frequency, or adjust the squelch level. Irrelevant communication activities or noises are heard on the channel. The radio may be set with no signaling. Set signaling for all member radios to avoid interference at the same frequency. You may be too far away from other members. Move towards other members, power off your radio and then restart it. You may be at an unfavorable position. For example, your communication may be blocked by high buildings or frustrated in the underground areas. Move to an open and flat area, and restart the radio. The noise is too loud. You may suffer from external disturbance (such as electromagnetic interference). Stay away from equipment that may cause interference. If the above solutions can not fix your problems, or you may have some other queries, please contact us
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 20or your local dealer for more technical support.
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 21Care and Cleaning To guarantee optimal performance as well as a long service life of your radio, please follow the tips below. Product Care  Keep the radio far away from substances that can corrode the circuit.  Do not hold the radio by its antenna or earpiece cable directly.  Attach the accessory jack cover when the radio is not in use. Product Cleaning  Clean up the dust and fine particles on the radio surface and charging piece with a clean and dry lint-free cloth or a brush regularly.  Use neutral cleanser and a non-woven cloth to clean the keys, control knobs and front case regularly. Do not use chemical preparations such as stain removers, alcohol, sprays or oil preparations, so as to avoid surface case damage. Make sure the terminal is completely dry before use. Caution: Power off the radio and remove the battery before cleaning.
TC-508 Owner’s Manual 22Optional Accessories The following items are the main optional accessories for the product, and please consult your local dealer for more other accessories. Li-Ion Battery (1650mAh) BL1719 Li-Ion Battery (1100mAh) BL1102 Vehicle Adapter CHV09 Six-unit Switching Power PS7002 Earbud with in-Line PTT & VOX ESM11 Earbud with on-MIC PTT & VOX ESM12 D-earset with Boom MIC & VOX EHM16 D-earset with in-Line MIC & VOX EHM15 Nylon Carrying Case (not swivel) (black) Antenna Caution: Note: Use the accessories specified by Hytera only. If not, Hytera shall not be liable for any losses or damages arising out of use of unauthorized accessories.

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