PO FUNG ELECTRONIC DM 5R User Manual
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DM-5R Two-way Radio
Operating Instructions
Dear Customers
Thank you for choosing BAOFENG two-way radio.
BAOFENG always provides customers with wireless communication products of true high performance and high stability, and this
two-way radio is with no exception. DM-5R is an all-weather digital two-way radio with 128 channels, lattice LCD, Chinese and
English voice operation prompt and full keyboard manual adjustment function developed and produced by BAOFENG team for its
penetrating into civil consumption market. Please read this instruction carefully to get a full understanding of various superior
performance, operation and maintenance method of this two-way radio.
■Functions
Characterized by attractive appearance, solidness, durability, loud voice, excellent performance, perfection and value, this two-way
radio is an all-weather digital two-way radio with 128 channels, lattice LCD display, Chinese and English voice operation prompts
and full keyboard manual adjustment function. Besides, it also has following functions:
Compatibility of digital and analog under DMR system; lattice LCD display provided with Chinese and English voice prompts;
friendly interface
Digital talkback function: support individual call, group call and all call and support digital voice encryption
Support relevant application of relay in digital mode
Support two-way radio detection in digital mode
Support emergency alarm in digital mode
Dual-stage, dual-display and dual-frequency waiting, relay cross-stage receiving and transmitting in U/V stage, easy
networking for users
Frequency range: VHF136-174MHz & UHF400-480MHz
Switching between high power and low power to meet the power requirement of users for different communication distances
and to achieve better energy and power saving
Up to 128 memory channels available for the programming of frequency and other various data
Display of channel number, frequency, channel frequency and channel name, etc.
Different CTCSS/DCS and DTMF signaling can be set for each channel so as to reject surplus calls from other radio stations
Tail tone elimination avoiding the impact noise made by the speaker after the call to protect users from such noise impact.
VOX allowing users to operate the two-way radio without using hands and to have a normal conversation without pressing the
PTT key.
Emergency alarm and ANI identification through DTMF
DTMF, CTCSS (60.0 -259.9 HZ) and DCS signaling coding and decoding function
8-level stepped frequency selection (2.5K, 5.0K, 6.25K, 10.0K, 12.5K, 20.0K, 25.0K and 50.0K)
Provided with intermediate pilot frequency and reverse frequency function which allows it to adapt to the setting requirements
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under various complex conditions
Auto power saving function. Reduce power consumption so as to extend the operation time of the two-way radio.
Emergency call and sound and light alarm function
Computer programming (read-write frequency and function setting) function
Narrow band :12.5KHz
Digital tunable FM radio (receiving frequency: 65-108MHz)
Direct selection of menu items with numeric characters on the keyboard. The transmitting and receiving frequency can be
entered directly.
Bright flashlight lighting function
Battery voltage display function
■ User safety information
Please read the following information for your safe and efficient operation of this two-way radio.
1. Maintenance of this two-way radio can be done only by professionals. Please don't disassemble it by yourself;
2. To avoid problems caused by electromagnetic interference and/or electromagnetic compatibility, please turn off the two-way
radio at places with the "please turn off the two-way radio" sign, such as hospital and other health care and medical treatment
places.
3. Please turn off the two-way radio when you are on a flight if so required by crew members.
4. In a car with airbag, don't place the two-way radio in an area where the airbag may stretch when it is deployed.
5. Please turn off the two-way radio before you enter into an inflammable and explosive environment;
6. Don't replace or charge the battery in an inflammable and explosive environment;
7. Please turn off the two-way radio before you come close to blast zone and areas where a detonator is arranged;
8. Don't use the two-way radio after its antenna is broken since slight burn may be caused when the broken antenna is brought into
contact with the skin.
9. Don't expose the two-way radio to direct sunlight for a long time or place it near a heating device.
10. When a portable two-way radio is transmitting signal, place it vertically, and keep the microphone about 2.5cm away from
mouth.
11. When transmitting signal, keep the antenna of the two-way radio 2.5cm at least away from head or body.
12. If you wear the portable two-way radio, it should be confirmed that when the two-way radio is transmitting signal, its antenna is
kept 2.5cm at least away from body.
■ Product check
Welcome to use BAOFENG wireless digital two-way radio DM-5R. Before use, it is suggested that you should:
1.
First check whether the packing box of this product shows sign of damage;
2. Open the packing box carefully and confirm if it contains items listed in the table below; Please contact the dealer immediately
if you find this product or any accessory is lost or damaged during handling.
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List of accessories
Items Quantity
Antenna 1
Belt clip 1
Handbag 1
Battery 1
Intelligent seat type charger 1
Power adaptor 1
Operating instructions 1
Product certificate 1
■Battery information
Use the battery for the first time
Please charge the new battery before use since it wasn't fully charged when delivery. Generally, when the battery is used for the first
time, it shall be charged for 4 hours. For lithium ion battery, no matter it is charged with slow charger or rapid charger, the charging
time above shall be followed. It is suggested that the charging method above shall be followed when the new battery is charged for
first three times. When the battery runs low, it shall be charged.
Suitable type of battery
Please charge the battery specified by BAOFENG; an explosion may occur to cause personal injury if other batteries are used.
Safety considerations in use of battery
1. Don't bring battery contacts or poles into contact with metal objects (including coin, key, jewelry or other conductive metal) ,
otherwise, short circuit, discharging, heating or leakage may occur to cause item damage or personal injury. Therefore, care
must be exercised for battery disposal.
2. Don't cause short circuit of battery terminals or discard the battery into fire. Don't disassemble the shell of the battery pack by
yourself. Please put the discarded battery into dedicated battery recycling bins.
Instructions of normal operation of battery
★ Please charge the battery indoors and best charging effect shall be attained at room temperature.
★ In general, the battery is fully charged when the indicator of the charger turns from red light to green light. Now, the battery
shall be taken out.
★ The battery may be charged on the two-way radio, but preferably the two-way radio shall be turned off when charging to ensure
that the battery is fully charged.
★ Don't charge the battery when its power hasn't been exhausted as this will shorten the service life of the battery (When the
power is exhausted, the two-way radio will send out voice warning).
★ Don't place the battery fully charged back to the charger for "recharging" since this operation will significantly reduce the cycle
service life of the battery.
Extend the service life of the battery
★ Battery performance will decrease at temperature below -20℃. Please prepare spare battery in cold weather. Don't discard
cooled batteries which fail to work. They may work at room temperature.
★ Dust deposited on battery contacts may affect the service life of the battery. Please wipe the contacts with a clean dry cloth
before the battery is loaded on the two-way radio.
Battery storage notes
1. Since battery self-discharge may occur, if the battery will not be used for a long time, please fully charge it before storage to
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avoid damage to the battery due to over-discharge.
2. Please take out the battery from storage and recharge it 6 months after it is put into storage to avoid that over-discharge of
electrolyte affect battery capacity.
3. Attention shall be paid to the temperature and humidity in battery storage environment. Please store the battery in cool and dry
conditions at room temperature to reduce battery self-discharge.
Instructions of charging process of the charger
If the red indicator of the two-way radio flashes after the battery is loaded and prompts "low battery" every 30 seconds, please charge
the battery.
Please charge the battery with BAOFENG-specified charger; the indicator of the charger indicates the charging condition.
Display of the indicator State
Red light flashes Low battery voltage
Red light is on In charging process
Green light is on Charging completed
Charging shall be done as following steps:
1. Insert the power cord into power adapter;
2. Insert the DC plug on the power adaptor into the DC jack on the back of the charger;
3. Insert the battery or the two-way radio with battery on the charger;
4. Insert the AC plug of the power adaptor on the output socket of AC power supply.
5. Confirm that the battery is brought into contact with the charge terminal. When the indicator turns red, charging begins.
6. After the battery being charged for about 4 hours, the indicator turns green, representing that the charging is completed. Now, the
battery or the two-way radio with the battery can be taken out.
Note: Make sure that this product is turned off during charging. The red light may flash continuously when the battery is put into the
charger. This is the pre-charge process of the charger for protecting the battery when the battery power is low. It is a normal
phenomenon which usually lasts for 30 seconds. Then the red light is on and the battery enters into normal charging state.
■Accessory installation
1．Battery installation/removal
Battery installation
Align the battery with the battery installing seat on the back of the two-way radio. Press the battery into the two-way radio
forcefully, slide the battery upward until the locking plate is locked in a proper position.
Battery removal
Turn off the two-way radio before removing the battery. Move the battery lock to unlocking position and press it, then slide the
battery downward until it is taken out of the battery installing seat.
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2．Antenna installation/removal
Turn off the two-way radio, insert the antenna into the mounting hole and rotate it clockwise. (As shown in Figure 2-1)
For antenna removal, rotate the antenna anticlockwise and remove it. (As shown in Figure 2-2)
3． Belt clip installation/removal
Remove the two screws of the battery. Align the two screw holes of the belt clip with screw holes at the top of the battery,
install the belt clip and tighten the screws (As shown in Figure 3)
Loosen the screws and remove them from the belt clip (It is suggested that you install the screws on the battery for the
convenience of next installation and use of the belt clip).
4． Installation of external headphone/microphone (Optional accessories shall be purchased separately)
Open the headphone cover and insert the headphone plug into the headphone jack. When the headphone isn't used, remove the
headphone plug from the headphone jack and close it with the headphone cover. When the general interface isn't used, please close it
with the dust cover. (As shown in Figure 4)
■Have an intimate knowledge of this two-way radio (illustration)
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Antenna Helical antenna with screwed plug for receiving and transmitting signals.
Bright flashlight
[Power on/off/volume control]
button] button
LCD Lattice LCD
【CALL】key
【MONI】key
【PTT】transmitting key
【VFO/MR】Key Frequency mode or channel mode switching key
Transmitting/receiving state light
String hole Hang the string with this hole as necessary.
External interface
【A/B】key In standby mode, switch A/B pointer by pressing this key;
【BAND】key
0-9 numeric keys
Turn on two-way radio power supply or increase the volume gradually by rotating this button
clockwise; Turn off two-way radio power supply or reduce the volume gradually by rotating
this button anticlockwise
Activate the radio function (Enter radio frequency by keyboard or search radio station
automatically by #SCAN) by pressing this key; deactivate the radio function by pressing this
key again. In analog mode, activate the alarm function by long pressing this key, now the
green indicator, red indicator and flashlight flash simultaneously; remove the alarm by
pressing this key again. In digital mode, activate the alarm function by long pressing this key;
remove the alarm by pressing this key again.
Activate the flashlight function by pressing this key, and now the flashlight is on; make the
flashlight flashing by pressing this key twice; deactivate the flashlight function by pressing
this key again. In analog mode, activate the monitoring function by pressing and holding this
key for long time; deactivate the monitoring function by releasing this key. In digital mode,
activate the two-way radio detection function of the two-way radio to detect whether the
other party is online.
After pressing this key, the two-way radio enters transmitting state; call the other party by
speaking to the microphone. After releasing this key, the two-way radio enters receiving
state.
The red light is on when the two-way radio is in transmitting state; the green light is on when
the two-way radio is in receiving state.
Used for external headphone; or when used for external frequency writing line, frequency
writing operation and program upgrading can be completed with PC frequency writing
software.
Key for UHF/VHF frequency bank switching; in radio mode, switch 65-75/76-108MHz
frequency band by pressing this key;
0 – 9 numeric keys for frequency, channel sequence number, menu item and menu value
input. In menu setting mode, the menu item name behind each numeric key can be set by
pressing the key directly.
Microphone
Battery pack Supply power for the two-way radio.
Battery charging contacts
Voice input; keep the microphone about 2.5 cm away from the mouth when transmitting.
Contact piece between the battery and the charging dock. Don't bring battery
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contacts or poles into contact with metal objects.
Battery push-button Used for battery fixing.
Loudspeaker Voice output.
Belt clip Used for clipping the two-way radio on the belt for easy carrying.
【MENU】key
【/】page up/page down key
【EXIT】key
【*/SCAN】key
【#/ 】key
Four kinds of relay audio frequency call signaling: Transmit 1,000Hz signaling by pressing 【PTT】+【CALL】keys; transmit 1,450Hz signaling by pressing
【PTT】+【VFO/MR】keys; transmit 1,750Hz signaling by pressing 【PTT】+【A/B】keys; transmit 2,100Hz signaling by pressing 【PTT】+【BAND】
keys
Press this key to enter menu setting mode; in menu mode, press this key to enter the current
menu item.
In frequency mode, change the current receiving frequency up and down from the current set
stepped frequency. In channel mode, select channel up and down. In menu mode, change the
menu items and menu values to be set forward and backward; search forward and backward
rapidly by long pressing this key for more than 2 seconds. In scanning mode, change the
scanning direction.
In input mode, clear the information that has been input by pressing this key
Start the frequency or channel scanning by long pressing this key for more than 2 seconds; in
FM radio mode, press this key to search FM radio station automatically;
Switch between high transmitting power and low transmitting power temporarily by pressing
this key; lock or unlock the keyboard by pressing this key for more than 2 seconds.
LCD
During operation, corresponding function icon shall appear on the display screen. The display screen allows you to realize the
meaning of the indicating icon and how to set function with it rapidly.
Interpretation of icons on the Liquid crystal display (LCD)
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Icon Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
Channel intensity indication
Current transmitting power is low (Most power-saving, the distance is shorter) ; non-display of represents high power
transmitting
Represent that the voice-operated transmitting function has been activated; when the sound pressure level of the
microphone reaches the set value, transmitting shall be activated.
The symbol appearing in frequency mode represents that, the receiving frequency is the transmitting frequency plus a
frequency difference which is set in the frequency writing software.
This symbol appearing in frequency mode represents that, the receiving frequency is the transmitting frequency minus a
frequency difference which is set in the frequency writing software.
Receiving frequency and transmitting frequency inversion in frequency mode/channel mode
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8
9
10
11
12 Frequency A, channel display area; simple menu prompt and set parameter display in menu setting mode.
13
14
15 Frequency B, channel display area; simple menu prompt and set parameter display in menu setting mode.
16
17
18
19 D
This symbol appears when the channel operates in narrow band.
This symbol appears when the keyboard is in locking state. The keyboard can be unlocked by pressing #/LOCK key.
Display of current remaining battery power;
remaining battery power; indicates that the battery is running out, now the outline of the icon flashes, and no
transmitting shall be done.
This symbol indicates that current CTCSS is CTCSS. This signal appearing when transmitting represents that the CTCSS
signaling is being transmitted.
This symbol indicates that current CTCSS is DCS. This signal appearing when transmitting represents that the DCS
signaling is being transmitted.
This symbol indicates that the DTMF signaling is activated.
Frequency A and Frequency B pointer
Indication of stepped frequency mantissa (in KHz)
Indicate channel sequence number in Segment B channel mode.
Indicate channel sequence number in Segment A channel mode; indicate menu sequence number in menu mode.
Display of D represents that current channel is digital channel; non-display of D represents that current channel is analog
channel.
indicates that the battery is in full charge; indicates the
■Basic operation
◆Startup and shutdown
Rotate the [power on/off/volume control] button clockwise until you hear "click" sound, the two-way radio beeps twice loudly, now
you can see that the full two-way radio screen lights up immediately and hear the voice prompt that current mode is channel (or
frequency) mode. Then frequency and other designators are displayed.
△ Rotate the same button until you hear "click" sound to turn off the two-way radio.
If the voice prompt function of the two-way radio is disabled, startup prompt tone will not be issued. Startup display mode
setting is in Menu 38; it can be set as full screen lighting up (FULL) or model display (MGS).
◆Volume adjustment
After turning on the power supply, rotate the [power on/off/volume control] button clockwise to increase the volume gradually.
△ Rotate the same button anticlockwise to reduce the volume gradually until the power supply is turned off.
◆Talkback (transmitting and receiving)
◎Call transmitting: After selecting a proper channel (or entering your desired frequency), press [PTT] key, now the two-way radio is
in transmitting state. Then speak to the microphone with a normal tone. You can switch the transmitting power according to actual
need (power setting is in Menu 2):
·When transmitting by pressing [PTT] key, display of L at the top of the screen represents that the current transmitting power is low
power.
·When transmitting by pressing [PTT] key, non-display of L at the top of the screen represents that the current transmitting power is
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high power.
◎Call receiving: After the [PTT] key is released, the two-way radio enters receiving state.
When continuous transmitting time exceeds that specified in "Menu 9" (default 60 seconds) , the two-way radio stops
transmitting (before transmitting is stopped, the internal time-out timer shall cause the transmitting indicator flashing 10 times in
advance, and then voice prompt of "transmitting time out" is issued) . In this case, release the [PTT] key to stop the two-way radio
for a while, then press the [PTT] key again to continue the call operation.
①To ensure that the two-way radio of the receiver receives the call in best volume, please keep the microphone about 3~5 cm away
from the mouth when transmitting.
②Communication distance may be shortened in rainy day and in the woods.
◆Monitoring function (available for analog channel)
In standby mode, press [MONI] key to start monitoring. When squelch circuit is shut off, you will hear the background noise (the
prompt tone sounds once); release the same key to stop monitoring, then you will not hear the background noise.
If it is needed to check whether channel interference exists, you can press this key and rotate the volume control knob, then
you will hear the background noise or interference noise.
◆Intermediate pilot frequency transmitting (available for analog channel)
Transmit 1,750Hz tone pulse signal by pressing [PTT] key first and then pressing [A/B] key; Cancel the transmitting of 1,750Hz tone
pulse signal by releasing [A/B] key.
◆DTMF transmitting (available for analog channel)
Transmit corresponding DTMF number by pressing [PTT] key first and then pressing corresponding numeric key.
◆Frequency/channel mode switching
When the two-way radio is turned on and the keyboard is not locked, switch to channel mode by pressing [VFO/MR] key.
or is displayed on the screen. Channel number displayed at the bottom right corner represents that
the two-way radio currently is in channel mode. Increase or reduce the channel value by pressing [] key or [] key. Switch
between frequency mode (VFO) and channel mode by repeating this operation. In frequency mode, is displayed on
the screen.
◆Frequency selection
1） VFO mode (frequency mode)
VFO mode is the basic mode for operating frequency changing
Switch to VFO mode by pressing [VFO/MR] key, and increase or reduce the frequency by pressing [] key or [] key.
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2） Enter the frequency directly
Besides pressing [] key or [] key, you can also enter the frequency directly. If the desired operating frequency is far from
current frequency, the frequency can be entered directly through keyboard.
① Switch to VFO mode by pressing [VFO/MR] key.
·It's only the VFO mode that allows to enter the frequency directly.
② Enter the desired frequency by pressing the numeric keys ([0]~[9]) (three digits before the decimal point represents MHZ, and
three digits after the decimal point represents KHz)
◆Single waiting/dual-frequency waiting function switching (available for analog channel)
In double waiting mode, the two-way radio can receive the frequency set in Channel A or Channel B (achieve the receiving and
communication in two frequencies, the UHF/UHF and VHF/VHF). Execute the operation steps below:
1) In analog channel, access to the menu by pressing [MENU] key.
2) Press [] key or [] key (or enter 7 directly) until the screen shows and the pointer points to TDR; then perform the selection
operation by pressing [MENU] key.
3) Press [] key or [] key until the pointer on the screen points to ON; then activate the dual-frequency waiting function by
pressing [MENU] key.
·or: the pointer on the screen points to OFF; then deactivate the dual-frequency waiting function by pressing [MENU] key.
4) Return to the previous menu.
The dual-frequency waiting function can be activated only when both of Channel A and Channel B are analog channel. If one of
them is digital channel, the function can't be activated. For digital channel, the sign ‘D’ displayed next to the signal strength sign
represents that the current channel is digital channel.
◆VOX
After this function is activated, if the speech volume of the user reaches the level set for the two-way radio, the two-way radio can
activate transmitting operation via voice without the [PTT] key being pressed. The function above may be activated in certain
workplaces where the user's hands are too occupied to press [PTT] key. Execute the operation steps below:
1） Access to the menu by pressing [MENU] key.
2） Press [] key or [] key (or enter 4 directly) until the screen shows and the pointer points to VOX; then perform the selection
operation by pressing [MENU] key.
3） Press [] key or [] key to change current setting according to the screen prompts, then press [MENU] key to select new voice
control sensitivity (selection range is 1~10; the greater the value is, the higher the sensitivity is) .
·or: the pointer on the screen points to OFF; then deactivate the VOX function by pressing [MENU] key.
4) Return to the previous menu.
▲After the VOX function is activated, the voice can be transmitted by speaking to the microphone; the transmitting shall be stopped
by stopping speaking. You can select VOX sensitivity level according to the quiet degree of service environment; in the environment
where there are too much noises, long-time transmitting may occur after the VOX function is activated.
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◆Key locking and unlocking
In order to prevent unintentional entering, you can lock the keys of the two-way radio. Execute the operation steps below:
1) Access to the menu by pressing [MENU] key.
2) Press [] key or [] key until the screen shows and the pointer points to AUTOLK; then perform the selection operation by
pressing [MENU] key.
3) Press [] key or [] key until the pointer on the screen points to ON; then activate the automatic key locking function by
pressing [MENU] key.
·or: the pointer on the screen points to OFF; then deactivate the automatic key locking function by pressing [MENU] key.
4) Return to the previous menu.
▲After the keyboard locking function is activated, when the keyboard is in unlocking state, the numerical keyboard shall lock
automatically if no keyboard operation is conducted for a period of 8 seconds, and the screen shows
in locking state, it can be unlocked by pressing [#/
function is activated, it can be used normally by pressing [PTT]+[MENU]，[PTT]+numeric key.
◆Activate or deactivate keyboard
You can activate and deactivate the keyboard sound as necessary. Execute the operation steps below:
1) Access to the menu by pressing [MENU] key.
2) Press [] key or [] key (or enter 8 directly) until the screen shows and the pointer points to BEEP; then perform the selection
operation by pressing [MENU] key.
3) Press [] key or [] key until the pointer on the screen points to ON; then activate the keyboard sound by pressing [MENU] key.
·or: the pointer on the screen points to OFF; then deactivate the keyboard sound by pressing [MENU] key.
4) Return to the previous menu.
◆Squelch level setting (available for analog channel)
You can adjust the squelch level of the two-way radio; screen out useless call with weak signal or channel the background noise is
higher than common value. Execute the operation steps below:
] key, and now the icon disappers. After the automatic keyboard locking
icon. When the keybaord is
1) Access to the menu by pressing [MENU] key.
2) The screen shows and the pointer points to SQL; then perform the selection operation by pressing [MENU] key.
3) Press [] key or [] key to change current setting, then select new squelch level by pressing [MENU] key.
4) Return to the previous menu.
▲When the squelch level is set as o or too low, the two-way radio is easy to be interrupted by useless call with weak signal; when
the squelch level is set too high, call from remote position may also be screened out.
◆High/low power setting
You can set the two-way radio power level of each channel as high or low. When it is set as HIGH, communication with two-way
radio which is relatively far to this two-way radio can be achieved. When it is set as LOW, communication with two-way radio which
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