Hytera Communications HP78XVHF User Manual

Product Overview

Product Layout

No. Part Name No. Part Name

1 Side Key 1 (SK1) 13 Microphone
2 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Key 14 Back/Subgroup Key
3 Side Key 2 (SK2) 15 On-Off/P2/End Key
4 Top Key (TK) 16 Navigation Keys
5 Smart Knob 17 Battery Latch
6 LCD Display 18 Strap Hole 1
7 OK/Menu Key 19 Strap Hole 2
8 P1/Answer Key 20 Accessory Connector

9 Numeric Keypad 21 Belt Clip
10 Speaker 22 Battery
11 LED Indicator 23 Charging Piece
12 Antenna / /

Programmable Keys

For enhanced convenience, you can request your dealer to program the following
keys as shortcuts to radio features: TK, SK1, SK2, P1/Answer key, P2/End key, Up
key, and Down key. Consult your dealer for assignable radio features.

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Basic Operations

Charging the Battery

 Read the Safety Information Booklet before

charging.

 Use the appro v ed charger to charge the

battery.

 The remaining lithium-ion battery power is

limited to 30% pursuant to the new lithium
battery shipment regulation approved by
International Air Transport Association
(IATA).

Before initial use, charge the battery. You can cha rge
either the standalone battery or the radio with battery
attached. It is recommended that the radio remain
powered off during charging.

The LED indicator on the charger shows the charging
status. For details, see the following table.

LED Indicator Charging Status

Glows red The battery is being charged.
Glows orange

The battery is charged to 90%

LED Indicator Charging Status

Glows green The battery is fully charged.

Flashes red slowly

Flashes red rapidly The battery fails to be charged.

or above.

No battery is placed on the
charger.

Turning the Radio On or Off

To turn the radio on or off, press and hold .

Adjusting the Volume

To increase or decrease the volume, rotate the Smart
knob clockwise or counter-clockwise.

Selecting the Contact or
Channel

To select the contact or channel, press the Smart
knob, and then rotate the knob.

If you do not rotate the knob within 5s or if you
press it again within 5s, you can rotate it to adjust
the volume.

Locking or Unlocking the
Keypad

When the keypad is not in use, it is recommended that
you lock it to avoid unintended operations.

To allow the keypad to be locked automatically, do as
follows:

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Basic Settings >

Keypad Lock.

2. Enable AutoLock, and then go to Timed to set

the auto lock time.

If you do not operate the radio or if the radio receives
no call or message within the auto lock time, the
keypad is locked automatically.

To manually lock or unlock the keypad, do one of the
following:

 Press the preprogrammed Keypad Lock key.
 On the home screen, press the OK/Menu key,

and then press .

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 If the Keypad Lock Backup feature is

enabled by your dealer, the radio
automatically saves the last settings of
keypad lock upon power-off.

 You can go to Menu > Settings > Basic

Settings > Keypad Lock > Optional Key to

set whether the corresponding keys and
knobs still work when the keypad is locked.

Using the Keypad

You can use the keypad to enter contact aliases and
IDs, or edit messages.

 To switch the input method between alphabetic

mode and numeric mod e, press .

 To enter special characters, press in

alphabetic mode.

 To enter a space, press in alphabetic mode.

Switching the Operation Mode

The radio can operate in conventional mode, or
trunking mode if enabled by your dealer.

To switch the operation mode, do one of the following:

 Press the preprogrammed Operation Mode

Switch key.

 Go to Menu > Mode, and then s elect the mode.

If the Zone/Subgroup Switch Mode feature is
enabled, you can switch the operation mode by
switching the contact through the menu or the
Smart knob.

To allow the radio to automatically switch to a mode
based on signal strength, do one of the following:

 Press the preprogrammed Mode Auto Switch

key.

 Go to Menu > Mode, and then enable Auto

Switch.

Conventional Mode

In conventional mode, a zone is a group of channels
within the same operational area. The radio receives
and transmits data and voice on the selected channel.

Selecting a Zone

To select a zone, do one of the following:

 Go to Menu > Zone, select the zone, and then

select Set Default.

 Press the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone

Down key.

Selecting a Channel

Before selecting a channel, make sure that the
curr en t zone contains the channel.

To select a channel, do one of the following:

 Press and rotate the Smart knob.
 Go to Menu > Zone, select the zone, and then

select the channel.

 Press the preprogrammed Channel Up or

Channel Down key.

 Press the preprogrammed Preset Channel key.

If the Voice Notify feature is enabled, the radio
automatically announces the current channel
upon power-on and channel change.

Trunking Mode

In trunking mode, the radio hunts for available base
stations (BS) automatically. After registration, the
radio can receive and transmit data and voice.

Selecting a Group or Private Contact

To select a group contact or a private contact, do one
of the following:

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