Hytera Communications MD78XGV3 User Manual

Preface

Thanks for your favor in our product. This manual is helpful for you to quickly know how to use the
product. For detailed features and operations, please refer to the Feature Book along with the product.

This manual is applicable to the following product:

MD78X/MD78XG Digital Mobile Radio
(X may represent 2, 5, 6 or 8)

Instructional Icons

 ：Indicates functions that are available on digital channel only.


：Indicates functions that are available on analog channel only.

Functions marked with neither the above icons are available on both analog and digital channels.

Disclaimer

Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (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 express written
permission of us.

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 learn more details, please visit our website at:

http://www.hytera.com.

RF Radiation Information

This product must be restricted to operations in an occupational/controlled RF exposure environment.
Users must be fully aware of the hazards of the exposure and able to exercise control over their RF
exposure to qualify for the higher exposure limits.

RF Radiation Profile

Radio Frequency (RF) is a frequency of electromagnetic radiation in the range at which radio signals are
transmitted. RF technology is widely used in communication, medicine, food processing and other fields.
It may generate radiation during use.

RF Radiation Safety

In order to ensure user health, experts from relevant industries including science, engineering, medicine
and health work with international organizations to develop standards for safe exposure to RF radiation.
These standards consist of:

 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;

 International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998;

FCC Regulations

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requires that all radio communication products should meet
the requirements set forth in the above standards before they can be marketed in the U.S, and the
manufacturer shall post a RF label on the product to inform users of operational instructions, so as to
enhance their occupational health against exposure to RF energy.

Warning

This DIGITAL MOBILE RADIO generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is
designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”.

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 not more than 50% of the
time and always adhere to the following procedures:

 Antenna gain must not exceed 5dBi for UHF.
 The antenna installation must comply with the requirements of manufacturer or supplier, and it must

be 0.6 meter away from human body.

EU Regulatory Conformance

As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of the Directive 2014/53/EU.

Please note that the above information is applicable to EU countries only.

Contents

1. Items in the Package .......................................................................................................................... 1

2. Product Overview ............................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 2

2.2 Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 3

2.3 Programmable Keys ....................................................................................................................... 3

3. Before Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4

3.1 Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 4

3.2 Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 4

4. Status Indication ................................................................................................................................ 7

4.1 LCD Icon ......................................................................................................................................... 7

4.2 LED Indicator .................................................................................................................................. 8

5. Menu Navigation ............................................................................................................................... 10

6. Basic Operations .............................................................................................................................. 11

6.1 Powering On/Off ........................................................................................................................... 11

6.2 Adjusting the Volume .................................................................................................................... 11

6.3 Selecting a Zone ........................................................................................................................... 12

6.4 Selecting a Channel ...................................................................................................................... 12

6.5 Inputting via Keypad ..................................................................................................................... 12

6.6 Managing the Contacts .....................................................................................................

7. Call Service ....................................................................................................................................... 14

7.1 Private Call

7.2 Group Call

7.3 Call on Analog Channel (No Signaling)

7.4 Emergency Call ............................................................................................................................ 16

8. Message Service

9. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 18

10. Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................................... 20

11. Optional Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 21

12. PMR ................................................................................................................................................. 22

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13. RF radiation safety warnings and the following: ......................................................................... 23

1. 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 Palm Microphone

Mounting Bracket Kit Fuse GPS Antenna

Power Cord Documentation Kit

Microphone Hanger and

Note:

Screws

 The GPS antenna is the standard accessory for the MD78XG. The descriptions related to the

GPS feature in this manual are applicable to MD78XG only

 You need to purchase a palm microphone with keypad for inputting the alias, ID or text message.

For details, please go to “Optional Accessories” in this manual .

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2. Product Overview

2.1 Front Panel

No. Part Name No. Part Name

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2 LED Indicator 8 Down Key

3 LCD Display 9 Speaker

4 OK/Menu Key 10 Programmable Keys

5 Back Key 11 Microphone Connector

6 Power On/Off Key 12 Microphone Installation Index

Volume Control/Channel Selector

7 Up Key

Knob

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2.2 Rear Panel

No. Part Name No. Part Name

RF Antenna Connector (BNC

1

2 Power Inlet 4

Note: The GPS antenna connector is only available for MD78XG Mobile Radio.

female)

3 Accessory connector

GPS Antenna Connector

female)

(SMA

2.3 Programmable Keys

For enhanced convenience, you may request your dealer to program the seven keys (TK( ), P1, P2,
P3, P4, P5(

refer to the corresponding Feature Book for more details.

Caution: The TK is programmed with emergency feature by default (short press: Emergency On;
long press: Emergency Off). It is programmable by your dealer. Short press of the P5 key is programmed
with the Contact List feature, and short press of the P6 key programmed with the Home Screen feature.

) and P6( )) as shortcuts to the functions introduced in the Owner’s Manual. Please

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3. Before Use

3.1 Instructions

Before you install the radio in a vehicle, be sure to read the following instructions carefully:
 The radio must work with a 13.6V ± 15% negative ground electrical system only. And ensure to check

the ground polarity and voltage of the vehicle power supply prior to installation.

 Check how long the screws will extend from the bottom surface of the radio before installation. Drill

the mounting hole cautiously to avoid damage to the vehicle wiring and other parts.

 Connect the antenna and power cord to the radio, before you install it in the bracket. And make sure

the antenna and power cord are dedicated for Hytera digital radios.

 Install the radio with Hytera supplied mounting bracket, to avoid radio looseness in case of accidents.

The loose radio may cause bodily injury.

 Install the radio in a location where it’s easy to reach the front panel controls.
 Keep sufficient clearance at the back of the radio for wiring.
 Be sure to use the fuse with the same specification for DC power cord upon replacement.
 If there are any other device in the vicinity of this radio, the distance between the antenna of this radio

and the antenna of such RF device shall be no less than 10 meters.

3.2 Installation

Installation Tools

 Electric drill
 Cross head screwdriver
 Hex socket sleeve (for 4.8×20mm self-tapping screws)

Installation Procedure

To install the radio, do as follows:

1. Install the bracket in a location where it’s easy to operate the radio.

2. Connect accessories such as the antenna and power cord to the radio.

3. Slide the radio into the properly mounted bracket and secure it using the locking knobs.

4. Install the microphone hanger in a location where it can be reached conveniently.

5. Plug the palm microphone into the radio, but at first align the triangle index on the palm microphone

with the microphone installation index. Place the palm microphone on the hanger when you do not

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use it.

The parts of the radio are illustrated below:

No. Part Name No. Part Name

1 Radio Unit 8 Power Inlet

2 Locking Knobs 9 Power Cord (black)

3 Mounting Bracket 10 Power Cord (red)

4 4.8×20mm Self-tapping Screws 11 Fuse

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