Preface
Thank you for purchasing Hytera MD78X/78XG Series DMR Digital Mobile Radio. As a product built to
the DMR standard, MD78X/78XG is endowed with ergonomic design, all-round digital functions and
remarkable quality to increase your management efficiency and enable you to be responsive to
emergent situations.
To derive optimum performance from your product, please read this manual and the supplied Safety
Information Booklet carefully before use.
Instructional Icons
The following icons are available through this manual:
Alert Icons
Caution: indicates situations that could cause damage to your product.
Note: indicates tips that can help you make better use of your product.
Function Icons
: indicates functions that are available on digital channel only.
: indicates functions that are available on analog channel only.
Functions marked with no function icons are available on both analog and digital channels.
Term Explanation
Key Operation
Short press: to press a key and release it quickly.
Long press: to press a key and remain holding it down for a predefined period (2 seconds by
default).
Hold down: to press a key and remain holding it down.
Private Call
Private Cal is a call initiated by a single user to another user.
Group Call
Group Call is a call initiated by a single user to a group.
All Call
All Call is a call initiated by a single user to all the other users on a channel.
Squelch
This technology can remove excessive background noises, improving your communication quality.
PTT ID
PTT ID, namely radio identity, allows a radio with display or the control center to identify the calling
party.
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Copyright
Hytera and HYT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hytera Communications Co., Ltd. (“Hytera”)
in PRC and/or other countries 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 PRC and/or other countries or areas protect the exclusive rights of Hytera with
respect to its computer programs. The purchase of this product shall not be deemed to grant, either
directly or by implication, any rights to the purchaser with respect 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.
The AMBE+2
rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
Information
TM
voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property
This voice coding technology is licensed solely for use within this product. The user of this technology is
explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code or
in any other way convert the Object Code into a human readable form.
U.S. Patent Nos. #6,912,495 B2, #6,199,037 B1, #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390,
#5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and
#5,195,166.
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
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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), 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:
● Gain of antenna must not exceed 3.5dBi for VHF and 7 .0 dBi for UHF.
● Antenna Installation: Install the mobile antenna at least 100 cm away from your body, in
accordance with the requirements of the antenna manufacturer/supplier.
Transmit and Receive
To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) key; to receive, release the PTT key.
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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.
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 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.
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Contents
Checking Items in the Package ................................................................................................................6
Product Overview .....................................................................................................................................7
Front Panel........................................................................................................................................7
Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................8
Programmable Keys..........................................................................................................................8
Installation ..............................................................................................................................................10
Instructions......................................................................................................................................10
Installation Tools..............................................................................................................................10
Installation Steps .............................................................................................................................10
Status Indication.....................................................................................................................................12
LCD Icon .........................................................................................................................................12
LED Indicator ..................................................................................................................................13
Basic Operations ....................................................................................................................................14
Turning the Radio On/Off ................................................................................................................14
Adjusting the Volume.......................................................................................................................14
Selecting a Zone .............................................................................................................................14
Selecting a Channel ........................................................................................................................14
Switching the Channel Mode...........................................................................................................15
Call .........................................................................................................................................................16
Private Call
Group Call
All Call ..................................................................................................................................17
Calls on Analog Channels ....................................................................................................17
Menu Navigation ....................................................................................................................................18
Contact .................................................................................................................................18
Message
Call Logs ..............................................................................................................................20
Scan................................................................................................................................................20
Zone ................................................................................................................................................21
Settings ...........................................................................................................................................22
Accessories.....................................................................................................................................23
Functions and Operations ......................................................................................................................25
Home Screen ..................................................................................................................................25
Scan................................................................................................................................................25
Public Address ................................................................................................................................26
Talk Around .....................................................................................................................................26
...........................................................................................................................16
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Monitor .................................................................................................................................26
Squelch Off ..........................................................................................................................27
Emergency ......................................................................................................................................27
Ignition Sense .................................................................................................................................30
Scrambler
/Encrypt .........................................................................................................31
Busy Channel Lockout ....................................................................................................................31
Time-out Timer (TOT)......................................................................................................................32
Pseudo Trunking ...................................................................................................................32
MIC AGC .........................................................................................................................................32
Emergency Footswitch....................................................................................................................32
Channel Steering.............................................................................................................................33
Signaling Introduction.............................................................................................................................34
HDC1200 ........................................................................................................................................34
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................35
Care and Cleaning .................................................................................................................................37
Optional Accessories..............................................................................................................................38
Appendix ................................................................................................................................................39
Input Method ...................................................................................................................................39
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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.
Palm Microphone Microphone Hanger and Screws
Mounting Bracket Kit GPS Antenna
Fuse Power Cord
Owner’s Manual/ Safety Information Booklet/ Quick Reference Guide Radio Unit
Note: To realize functions enabled by inputting, please purchase a palm microphone with keypad.
Go to Optional Accessories for more details.
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Product Overview
Front Panel
No. Part Name No. Part Name
Volume Control / Channel
1
○
3
○
5
○
7
○
9
○
11
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Selector Knob
LCD Display
Back Key
Up Key
Speaker
Microphone Jack
2
○
4
○
6
○
8
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10
○
12
○
LED Indicator
OK/Menu Key
Power On/Off Key
Down Key
Programmable Keys
Microphone Installation
Index
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Rear Panel
No. Part Name No. Part Name
1
○
3
○
RF Antenna Connector
Accessory Jack
2
○
4
○
Power Inlet
GPS Antenna Connector
Programmable Keys
For enhanced convenience, you may request your dealer to program the keys P1, P2, P3, P4, ,
and as shortcuts to the functions listed below:
No. Shortcut Keys Description
1 Zone Up
To select a desired zone quickly
2 Zone Down
3
Contact List
To access the menu “Contact List” quickly
4
Message
5
Call Log
6 Adjust Power Level To adjust power level quickly
To access the menu “Message” quickly
To access the menu “Call Logs” quickly
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To make public address via the external
7 Public Address
speaker quickly
8 Talk Around To directly communicate with other radios
9
Monitor
10
To adjust the condition for incoming signal
match
Monitor Momentary
11
12
Squelch Off
To always unmute speaker no matter
whether carrier is present or not
Squelch Off Momentary
To quickly return to the previous menu or
13 Home Screen
home screen
14 Scan To receive signals on other channels
To temporarily ignore unwanted channel
15 Nuisance Temporary Delete
activity
16 Emergency To summon help in emergent situations
To temporarily adjust the squelch
17
Adjust Squelch Level
threshold required for the radio to unmute
Scrambler: To encrypt your voice so as to
guarantee privacy of your communication
18
Encrypt: To encrypt your voice and
Scrambler /Encrypt
message so as to guarantee privacy of
your communication
Note:
1) Long and short press of a key can be assigned with different functions by your dealer.
2)
is programmed as the Emergency key by default, and is programmable by your dealer.
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Installation
Before you install the radio in a vehicle, be sure to read the following instructions carefully:
Instructions
z The radio operates with cathode-grounded power supply of 13.6V ± 15 % only. Please check
polarity and voltage of the power supply on the vehicle before you install the radio.
z Please check how long the screws will extend from the bottom surface of the radio, before you
install the radio. Drill the mounting hole cautiously to avoid damage to the vehicle wiring and other
parts.
z Please connect Hytera supplied antenna and power cord to the radio, before you install it in the
bracket. And make sure the antenna and power cord is dedicated for Hytera digital radios.
z Install the radio with Hytera supplied mounting bracket, to avoid radio looseness in case of
accidents. The loose radio may cause bodily injury.
z Install the radio in a location where it’s easy to reach the front panel controls.
z Please make sure there’s sufficient space at back of the radio for wiring.
z When the fuse for DC power cord needs replacement, it must be replaced by a fuse with the same
specification.
Installation Tools
z Electric drill
z Cross head screwdriver
z Hex socket sleeve (used for 4.8*20mm self-tapping screws)
Installation Steps
1. Install the bracket in a location where it’s easy to operate the radio.
2. Connect accessories such as antenna and power cord to the radio.
3. Slide the radio into the mounting bracket and secure it using the locking knobs.
4. Install the microphone hanger in a location where it can be reached easily.
5. Plug the palm microphone into the microphone jack on the front panel (but at first align the triangle
index on the palm microphone with the microphone installation index), and place it on the hanger
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when you do not use it.
No. Part Name No. Part Name
1
○
3
○
5
○
7
○
9
○
11
○
⑬
Radio Unit
Mounting Bracket
Palm Microphone
Microphone Hanger
Black Power Cord
Fuse
GPS Antenna Connector
2
○
4
○
6
○
8
○
10
○
12
○
Locking Knobs
4.8 × 20 mm Self-tapping Screws
4 × 16mm Self-tapping Screws
Power Inlet
Red Power Cord
RF Antenna Connector
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