Hytera TC-580 User Manual

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Preface

Thank y o u f o r p u r c h a s i n g Hy t e r a TC-580 p o r t a b l e r a d i o . It

incorporates ergo no mic design, and practical feature s s uc h a s

front panel programming and DTMF Encode & Decode. You can

conveniently customize radio settings and make calls.

To derive optimum performance from your radio, please read the

Safety Information Booklet and Owner’s Manual carefully before use.

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Icon Information

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

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Short press: to press a key and release it quickly.

Long press: to press and hold down a key for above 1.5

seconds.

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.

Manual Program Mode

■

Refers to the mode entered after you turn on the radio

with both PTT and SK2 held down for 1.5 seconds.

Zone

■

Zone is a group of channels, dedicated for you to orga-

nize channels.

Zone All

■

Includes all available channels.

DTMF

■

Dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signaling is used for

making selective calls, calling party identification, call

alert and etc.

CTCSS/CDCSS

■

The signaling can help you prevent unwanted conversa-

tions at the same frequency.

PTT ID

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PTT ID, namely radio identity, allows a radio with display

and the control center to identify the calling party.

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Copyright Information

Hytera and CRS are registered trademarks of 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.

Th e Hy ter a pro duc t de scri bed in t his man u al 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,

an y r igh ts t o t he p urc has er wit h re spe ct to 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.

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Disclaimer

Hytera endeavors to achieve the accuracy and com-

pleteness of this manual, but no warranty of accuracy or

reliability is given. All the specications and designs are

subject to change without prior notice due to continuous

technology development. No part of this manual may be

copied, modied, translated, or distributed in any man-

ner without the express written permission of Hytera.

If you have any suggestions or would like to learn more

details, please visit us at: http://www.hytera.cn.

RF Energy Exposure Compliance

Your radio is designed and tested to comply with a

numbe r of national and i nternationa l standards a nd

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 oper at ing duty factors of up to 50% t ransmit ting

and is aut horized by th e F CC for occu pationa l u se

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), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby

mode.

Your radio complies with the following of RF energy

exposure standards and guidelines

U n it e d S t at e s F e d e r a l C o mm u n i c a ti o n s



Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR

part 2 sub-part J

Am er ica n N ati ona l S tanda rds Insti tut e ( ANS I)/



Inst it ute of Elec trica l a nd Elect ro nic Engi neers

(IEEE) C95. 1-1992

Inst it ute of Elec trica l a nd Elect ro nic Engi neers



(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 occu pa ti onal/controlled envi ro nm ent 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.

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FCC 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 interfer-

ence in a residential installation. This equipment gen-

erates, 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 in-

terference 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 follow-

ing measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.



Increase the separation between the equipment and



receiver.

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Co n n e ct th e eq u i pm e n t in t o an out l e t on a



circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Cons ult the dea le r or an expe ri enced radio/T V



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.

Contents

Checking Items in the Package -------------------- 3

Radio Overview ---------------------------------------- 4

Radio Controls -------------------------------------------- 4

Programmable Keys ------------------------------------- 5

Before Use----------------------------------------------- 7

Charging the Battery -------------------------------------

Assembly and Disassembly ---------------------------- 8

7

Status Indications -------------------------------------- 10

LCD Icons -------------------------------------------------- 10

LED Indicator ----------------------------------------------

11

Basic Operations --------------------------------------- 12

Turning the Radio On/Off ------------------------------- 12

Entering Power-on Password ------------------------- 12

Adjusting the Volume ------------------------------------ 12

Selecting a Zone ------------------------------------------ 12

Selecting a Channel ------------------------------------- 13

Inputting a Frequency ----------------------------------- 13

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Adjusting Power Level -----------------------------------

Transmitting/Receiving a Call ------------------------- 14

Locking/Unlocking the Keypad ------------------------ 15

Menu Navigation --------------------------------------- 16

Call List ------------------------------------------------------ 16

Zone --------------------------------------------------------- 16

Settings ----------------------------------------------------- 16

Scan --------------------------------------------------------- 19

Keypad Mode ---------------------------------------------- 19

Functions and Operations --------------------------- 20

Time-out Timer (TOT) ----------------------------------- 20

Channel Scan --------------------------------------------- 20

Emergency -------------------------------------------------

Quick Call --------------------------------------------------- 22

Home Channel -------------------------------------------- 23

Display Mode Switch ------------------------------------ 23

Keypad Mode Switch ------------------------------------ 24

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Contents

Talk Around ------------------------------------------------- 24

Monitor ------------------------------------------------------ 24

Squelch Off ------------------------------------------------- 25

Compandor ------------------------------------------------- 25

Scrambler --------------------------------------------------- 26

VOX ---------------------------------------------------------- 26

Whisper ----------------------------------------------------- 27

Reverse Display ------------------------------------------ 27

Signaling Introduction --------------------------------- 28

CTCSS/CDCSS ------------------------------------------- 28

Dual Tone Multiple Frequency (DTMF) ------------- 28

Manual Program --------------------------------------- 30

CH Set ------------------------------------------------------- 31

Zone Set ---------------------------------------------------- 34

Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------- 36

Care and Cleaning ------------------------------------ 38

Optional Accessories --------------------------------- 39

Appendix: Input Method ------------------------------ 41

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Checking 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.

Radio Unit Battery Rapid-rate Charger Power Adapter (different P/N for
(for Li-Ion battery) different countries and areas)

Antenna Belt Clip Strap Owner’s Manual /Safety Information

Booklet

Note:

The above pictures are for reference only. Actual products may vary slightly.

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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.

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Radio Overview

Radio Controls

No. Part Name

1 Strap Hole

2 Antenna

3 PTT Key

4 SK1 (programmable)

5 SK2 (programmable)

6 LCD Display

7 Function Keypad

8 LED Indicator

9 TK (programmable)

Radio On-Off/Volume

10

Control Knob
11 Microphone
12 Speaker
13 Accessory Jack Cover
14 Numeric Keypad
15

Battery Latch
16

Accessory Jack
17

Belt Clip
18

Battery
19

Charging Piece

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Radio Overview

Programmable Keys

For e nhanc ed con venie nce , y ou may reque st you r

de a ler to p rog r am t he k eys SK1, SK2 , an d TK as

shortcuts to the functions listed below:

Sh ort cut

No.

Keys

Adjust

1

Power

Level
2 Call 1
3 Call 2
4 Call 3
5 Call 4
6 Call 5

Compan­7

dor

Display

8

Mode

Switch

Emer­9

gency

5

Description

To adjust power level through

one button press.

To quickly make a call to a pre-

dened user.

For clear voice in noisy environ-

ments.
To switch display of channel

information among channel

No., channel alias and channel

frequency.
To su mmon hel p i n em erg e nt

situations.

Home

10

Channel

Keypad

11

Mode

12 Monitor

Monitor

Momen-

tary
Squelch

14

Off
Squelch

15

Off Mo-

mentary

16

Scan

Scrambler

17

VOX

18

To quickly s witch to th e Home

channel.
To quickly switch keypad entry

among frequency, channel,

DTMF, or to disable it.

To adjust the condition for incom-

ing signal match. 13

To always unmute speaker no

matter whether carrier is present

or not.

To receive signals on other chan-

nels.
To encrypt voice and thus protect

your conversations from eaves-

dropping.

The radio can automatically be-

gin to transmit when you speak.

Radio Overview

The feature allows you to speak

19 Whisper

Reverse
20

Display

Talk
21

Around

Note: Long and short press of a key can be a

different functions by your dealer.

quietly into the radio and still be

heard clearly.

To invert display conten ts 180

degrees.

To di rec t ly comm uni cat e wit h

other radios.

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Before Use

Charging the Battery

Use only the charger and battery specied by Hytera.

Charger LED can indicate the charging process.

Charge Diagram

■

Procedures

1. Co nn ect the po we r adap ter to A C s our ce. See

arrow 1.

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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 th e battery for 5 h ours

Charge Indicator

LED Indicator Charge Status

LED solidly glows red.

LED solidly glows

orange.
LED solidly glows

green.

When battery power runs low, the LED will ash red, and

the low-pitched tone will sound periodically. In this case,

please replace or charge the battery.

before initial use.

Charging

90% charged

Idle or charge completed

Before Use

Note: Be sure to read the Safety Information

Booklet, to get necessary safety informa-

tion.

Assembly and Disassembly

Attaching the Antenna

■

Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it.

To remove the antenna, rotate it counter-clockwise.

Attaching the Battery

■

1. Press the belt clip and slide the battery into the

radio’s slot.

2. Slightly press the bottom of the battery until a click

is heard.

To r em ov e t he batt er y, turn off the radi o first. Then

press the belt clip, and slide the battery latch upward to

release the battery.

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Before Use

Attaching the Belt Clip

■

1. 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.

Attaching Accessories

■

1. Open the accessory jack cover.

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2. Plug an accessory into the accessory jack, and then

tighten the screw.

To remove accessories, loosen the screw rst.

Caution: When you are using an external

accessory, waterproof performance of the

radio may get affected.