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HP56X Digital Portable Radio User Manual Hytera Communications Corporation Limited...
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Preface Welcome to the world of Hytera and thank you for purchasing this product. This manual includes a description of the functions and step-by-step procedures for use. To avoid bodily injury or property loss caused by incorrect operation, please carefully read the Safety Information Booklet before use.
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Copyright Information Hytera is the trademark or registered trademark of Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (the Company) in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and/or other countries or areas. The Company 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.
User Manual Contents Contents Documentation Information ..........................1 1. Packing List ..............................2 2. Product Overview ............................3 3. Before Use ..............................5 3.1 Charge the Battery ............................ 5 3.2 Install the Antenna ............................ 5 3.3 Attach the Belt Clip ........................... 6 3.4 Attach the Battery .............................
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Contents User Manual 9.1 Basic Settings ............................19 9.1.1 Set the Display ..........................19 9.1.2 Set the Keypad Lock ........................19 9.1.3 Set the Date and Time........................20 9.1.4 Set MIC & SPK ..........................20 9.1.5 Set the USB Path ......................... 21 9.1.6 Set Language ..........................
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User Manual Contents 11.6 Priority Interrupt ............................ 29 11.7 XPT ............................... 30 11.8 Emergency Services ..........................30 11.8.1 Initiate an Emergency Call ......................31 11.8.2 Receive an Emergency Call ....................... 31 11.8.3 End an Emergency Call ......................31 11.9 Radio Disable and Radio Enable ......................32 12.
Documentation Information User Manual Documentation Information This section describes the conventions of this document. Documentation Conventions Instruction Conventions Icon Description Indicates references that can further describe the related topics. Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment damage. Notation Conventions Item Description Example...
User Manual Packing List 1. Packing List Unpack carefully and check that you have received the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Item Quantity (PCS) Item Quantity (PCS) Radio Antenna Battery Belt Clip Charger Strap Power Adapter Documentation Kit...
Product Overview User Manual 2. Product Overview Part Name Part Name Part Name Push-to-Talk (PTT) Key P1 Key (Programmable) Up Key (Programmable) Side (SK1) Down Battery Latch (Programmable) (Programmable) Side (SK2) P2 Key (Programmable) Strap Hole (Programmable) Channel Selector Knob LED Indicator Accessory Connector On-Off/Volume Knob...
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User Manual Product Overview To assign features to programmable keys, contact your dealer.
Before Use User Manual 3. Before Use 3.1 Charge the Battery Use the approved charger to charge the battery. Read the Safety Information Booklet before charging. The remaining lithium-ion battery power is limited to 30% pursuant to the new lithium battery shipment regulation approved by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
User Manual Before Use 3.3 Attach the Belt Clip Align the holder on the belt clip with the groove on the battery. Press the belt clip downwards into place. You can press and hold the belt clip spring plate and push the belt clip upwards to remove it. 3.4 Attach the Battery ...
Before Use User Manual Before removing the battery, turn off the radio. You can toggle up the battery latch and push the battery downwards to remove the battery. 3.5 Attach the Audio Accessory For optimal waterproof and dustproof performance, do as follows: ...
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User Manual Before Use Rotate the screw clockwise until hand tight.
Basic Operations User Manual 4. Basic Operations 4.1 Turn On or Off the Radio 4.2 Adjust the Volume 4.3 Select a Zone Through the Programmable Key Press the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone Down key. Through the Zone List On the home screen, press the Back key. Press the Up or Down key to select a zone, and then press the OK/Menu key.
User Manual Basic Operations 4.4 Select a Channel You can rotate the knob or press keys to switch to a channel within the same zone by default. If Cross-Zone Switchover is enabled, you can switch to a channel in other zones. Through the Knob or Programmable Key ...
Status Indications User Manual 5. Status Indications 5.1 LCD Icons Icon Radio Status More bars indicate more remaining battery power. The battery is low. The radio detects no signal. More bars indicate stronger signal. The radio works in low power mode. The radio works in high power mode.
User Manual Status Indications Icon Radio Status Monitor is on. The speaker is on. The radio is in silent mode. 5.2 LED Indicator LED Indicator Radio Status Flashes green The radio is being turned on. Glows green The radio is receiving. Glows red The radio is transmitting.
Call Services User Manual 6. Call Services To ensure optimal voice quality on the receiving radio, keep the microphone 2.5 cm to 5 cm away from your mouth during speaking. 6.1 Group Call A group call is a call from an individual user to other group members. 6.1.1 Initiate a Group Call Through the Preset Contact Select a digital channel with a preset group contact according to...
User Manual Call Services 6.2.1 Initiate a Private Call Through the Preset Contact Select a digital channel with a preset private contact according to 4.4 Select a Channel. Press and hold the PTT key. Through the Contact List Enter the Contact interface. Press the preprogrammed Contact List key.
Call Services User Manual 6.3.1 Initiate an All Call Through the Preset Contact Select a digital channel with a preset all call contact according to 4.4 Select a Channel. Press and hold the PTT key. Through the Contact List Enter the Contact interface. Press the preprogrammed Contact List key.
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User Manual Call Services Through the One Touch Call key Press the preprogrammed One Touch Call key.
Message Services User Manual 7. Message Services Message allows you to send and receive text messages. 7.1 View a Message Unread Message Upon message reception, press the OK/Menu key. Messages in the Inbox On the home screen, go to Menu > Message. Select a message, and then press the OK/Menu key.
User Manual Contacts 8. Contacts To view contact information, do the following: Enter the Contact interface. On the home screen, go to Menu > Contact. Press the preprogrammed Contact List key. Select a contact. Press the OK/Menu key.
Settings User Manual 9. Settings You can set radio parameters including Basic Settings, Call Settings, and Security Settings. 9.1 Basic Settings 9.1.1 Set the Display On the home screen, go to Menu > Settings > Basic Settings > Display, and then set any of the following: ...
User Manual Settings To preprogram Keypad Lock, contact your dealer. It is recommended that you ask the dealer to assign the keypad lock feature to a programmable key so you can lock and unlock the keypad with the key. Select Locked Keys On the home screen, go to Menu >...
Settings User Manual Option Description Operation Select the audio option. Only Internal The radio uses only the internal microphone. Press the preprogrammed Mic Set Switch key to switch the audio path. The radio uses only the microphone of the audio Only External accessory, such as earpieces.
User Manual Settings 9.1.6 Set Language On the home screen, go to Menu > Settings > Basic Settings > Language. Press the Up or Down key to select the display language. Press the OK/Menu key. 9.2 Call Settings 9.2.1 Set Power Level You can set the TX power level to high or low.
Settings User Manual When you enable Encryption, only the current channel is encrypted, and the channel remains to be encrypted after you switch the channel. To preprogram Encryption, contact your dealer. Select Encryption Keys On the home screen, go to Menu > Settings > Security Settings > Encrypt > Key List. Select an encryption key.
User Manual Profiles 10. Profiles Profiles allows you to set the audio and alert tone of the radio for clear voice in various scenarios. The radio supports the following profiles: General: applies to the low-noise environment, such as a quiet street. ...
Profiles User Manual Press the OK/Menu key. 10.2.3 Set Audio Mode Audio Mode adds gain to audio signals at high, medium, and low frequency, thus optimizing the audio quality. On the home screen, go to Menu > Profiles > Setting > Audio Set > Audio Mode. Select an audio mode.
User Manual Radio Features 11. Radio Features To preprogram or enable features in this chapter, contact your dealer. 11.1 Scan Scan allows you to listen to activities on other channels, keeping track of your team members 11.1.1 Enable Scan On the home screen, go to Menu >...
Radio Features User Manual 11.2 Positioning Positioning allows you to collect the position information of the radio through satellites. Positioning applies only to radios with GPS, BDS, or GLONASS. 11.2.1 Enable Positioning On the home screen, go to Menu > Position > GPS On/Off Press the OK/Menu key.
User Manual Radio Features BT applies only to radios with the BT module. 11.3.1 Connect to a BT Device Turn on the BT device and enter the pairing status. For details, refer to the related user manual of the BT device. Turn on BT on the radio.
Radio Features User Manual Description Operation On an analog channel, you can initiate a call to a two-tone contact. Press the preprogrammed One Touch Call or One Touch Menu key to initiate On a digital channel, you can do one of the following: the service.
User Manual Radio Features Manual Priority Interrupt Press the preprogrammed Priority Interrupt key to interrupt the ongoing activities. Auto Priority Interrupt Triggered When You… Auto Priority Interrupt Emergency Priority Interrupt Make an emergency call. Call Back Priority Interrupt Press and hold the PTT key to call back. Message Priority Interrupt Send a message.
Radio Features User Manual Emergency Type Description Regular The radio gives visible or audible indications. Silent The radio gives no visible and audible indication. The radio gives audible indication only upon receiving a call. Otherwise, the radio gives no Silent w/ Voice audible or visible indication.
User Manual Radio Features Turn off the radio. 11.9 Radio Disable and Radio Enable Radio Disable allows you to disable the radio by sending a Radio Disable command to the radio. The disabled radio can be monitored remotely, but is deprived of other features. ...
Troubleshooting User Manual 12. Troubleshooting Phenomena Analysis Solution The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery. The battery power may have run out. Recharge or replace the battery. The radio cannot be turned The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirtied or damaged battery Clean the battery contacts.
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User Manual Troubleshooting The speaker may be blocked or damaged. Clean the surface of the speaker. The frequency or signaling type may be Set your TX/RX frequency and signaling inconsistent with that of other members. to the same as that of other members. The channel type (digital/analog) may be set Make sure all members are on the same The radio fails to...
Care and Cleaning User Manual 13. Care and Cleaning 13.1 Radio If the product is seriously wet inside, do not turn on it. Contact the dealer or maintenance center for maintenance in time. To guarantee optimum performance as well as a long service life of the product, follow the tips below: ...
User Manual Care and Cleaning Keep the product turnned off during charging. Do not use the product during charging. Charge the battery under the temperature from 0℃ to 40℃. When the low battery alert occurs, replace or charge the battery in time. ...
Care and Cleaning User Manual 13.4 Sterilizing Turn off the product and remove the battery before sterilizing. Ensure no external devices are connected to the product. Do not directly spray the alcohol on the product. Keep the product away from the power supply and fire. ...
User Manual Optional Accessories 14. Optional Accessories Use the accessories approved by the Company only. Otherwise, we will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the use of unauthorized accessories. Contact your local dealer for the optional accessories used with the product.
User Manual Abbreviations 15. Abbreviations Abbreviation Full Name Automatic Gain Control Global Positioning System Liquid-Crystal Display Light-Emitting Diode Push-To-Talk Serial Number Side Key Extended Pseudo Trunk...
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