Preface: Thank you for purchasing HYT TC-580 Professional Portable Radio. This easy-to-use radio will deliver you secure, instant and reliable communication services at peak efficiency. Please read this manual carefully before use. The information presented herein can help you to derive optimum performance from your radio.
SAFETYTRAINING INFORMATION Your HYT radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”.
ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the HYT belt-clip which is listed in instructions when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side.
OPERATING NOTES When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from your mouth. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) from your head and body. If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.
FCC INFORMATION FOR R74TC-580V This device compliance with Part 90 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must except any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Contents Safety Information---------------------------------------------- 1 Advanced Operations------------------------------------------ 24 Product Inspection---------------------------------------------- 3 Radio Overview------------------------------------------------- 4 Battery Information--------------------------------------------- 7 Assembly and Disassembly---------------------------------- 11 Attaching/Removing the Battery--------
Safety Information We would like to extend our sincere thanks for your interest in HYT products. To help you ward off bodily injury and property loss resulting from improper operation, please read all safety information in this manual carefully. Rules on Applicable Environments 1. In a location with fuel, chemicals, explosive atmospheres and other flammable/explosive materials, only approved Ex-protection radios are allowed for use; 2. Turn off your radio before entering a blasting area; 3.
Safety Information 6. Exposure to high-level volume for a long time may pose hazards to your hearing capability, so be sure to select the right volume level; 7. Do not operate a portable radio while driving to ensure your safety. When such operation is a must, please park your vehicle at a proper place first; 8. For vehicles with an air bag, do not place a radio over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Product Inspection Before using this radio, please unpack the package box carefully and check that all shipped items are received; report any missing or damaged items to your dealer. Li-Ion Battery Rapid-Rate Charger Switching Power Belt Clip Antenna Strap Accessories supplied with the radio: Item Li-Ion Battery Rapid-Rate Charger Switching Power Belt Clip Strap Antenna Owner’s Manual Qty. (PCS) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Note: 1) The pictures are for reference only.
Radio Overview (1) Strap Hole (2) Antenna (3) PTT (Push-to-Talk) Key (4) SK1 (programmable) (5) SK2 (programmable) (6) LCD Display (7) Function Keypad (8) LED Indicator (9) TK (programmable) (10) Radio On-Off/Volume Control Knob (11) Microphone (12) Speaker (13) Accessory Jack Cover (14) Numeric Keypad (15) Battery Latch (16) Accessory Jack (17) Belt Clip (18) Battery (19) Charging Piece
Radio Overview PTT (Push-to-Talk) Key Press and hold down the PTT key to transmit, and release it to receive. SK1/ SK2/ TK Used to be programmed with auxiliary functions (long or short press) by your dealer. LCD Display Used to display information about radio operation. Numeric Keypad Used to enter information for programming the radio. Function Keypad OK key: to access a menu or to select an option.
Radio Overview LED Indicator Descriptions of LED indicator are as follows: Radio Status LED Indicator Transmitting Solidly glows red Receiving Solidly glows green Low battery alert Flashes red When a call is transmitted (within the Auto Reset Time) When a call is received (within the Auto Reset Time) Solidly glows orange.
Battery Information Recycling of the battery shall comply with your local laws and regulations. Operating Instructions 1. Please only use the battery approved by HYT; unauthorized use of other batteries may result in explosion and fire hazards; 2. Do not remove and replace the battery in explosive areas to avoid explosion, fire and other hazards; 3. Do not discard the battery in fire which may lead to explosion, fire and other hazards; 4. 6. 7. 1.
Battery Information 6. Do not remove the battery or unplug the power 4. cable during charging to ensure a smooth charging process; 7. 1. 2. 3. discharge, recharge the battery fully after storing it for a certain period of time (approximately 3 months for Ni-MH batteries and 6 months for Li-Ion & Lipolymer batteries); Overcharge shall always be prohibited for it may shorten the normal life of your battery.
Battery Information 5. When charging is completed, the charger LED solidly glows green (when charging is about to be completed, the LED glows orange). Then remove the battery or the radio from the charger. Please follow the steps below to charge your battery: 1. Plug the AC connector of the adapter into the AC outlet socket. 2. Plug the DC connector of the adapter into the DC socket on back of the charger. And the charger LED solidly glows green. 3.
Battery Information You can use HYT Six-Unit Switching Power to charge up to six batteries assembled as above simultaneously, as shown in Figure 2. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for Six-Unit Switching Power for detailed operation instructions.
Assembly and Disassembly Attaching/Removing the Battery Attaching the Battery 1. Press the belt clip, and push the battery into the radio’s slot; 2. Press the battery bottom gently until a click is heard, which indicates that the battery is properly attached to the radio. Figure 2 Removing the Battery Note:If the battery is loose or unsecured, 1. Turn off the radio first. please remove and attach it again. 2. Press the belt clip, and lift the battery latch in the direction as shown below; 3.
Assembly and Disassembly Attaching/Removing the Antenna Attaching the Antenna Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it. Figure 3 Figure 5 Figure 4 Removing the Antenna Turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it.
Assembly and Disassembly Attaching/Removing the External Earpiece/ Microphone Attaching/Removing the Belt Clip Attaching the Belt Clip Attaching the External Earpiece/Microphone 1. Loosen and remove the screws for belt clip; 2. Align the screw holes in the belt clip with those on the radio body. And then use a screwdriver to secure the screws as shown below. 1. Uncover (not remove) the accessory jack cover; 2. Insert the earpiece/microphone plug into the jack, and secure the screw.
LCD Icons There are 15 available status icons in all, and no more than 8 icons may display on the LCD simultaneously. As shown in the table below, the display priority decreases from “highest” in the top row to “lowest” in the bottom row. Each icon is displayed at its specific place. When the icon with higher priority tries to access the place which is occupied by an existing icon, the latter has to vacate its place temporarily.
LCD Icons Description of Icons Icon 15 Description Icon Description Signal Indicator Monitor Indicator Home Channel Indicator Squelch Off Indicator Emergency Indicator VOX Indicator Scan Indicator Keypad Lock Indicator Scan Stay Indicator Whisper Indicator Priority Scan Indicator Scrambler Indicator High Power Indicator Compandor Indicator Low Power Indicator Battery Strength Indicator
Menu Guide Menu Navigation Chart: List Call List List List N Zone Zone Zone Zone N Main Menu Settings VOX Gain Off / Level -5 SQL Open / Level -9 KLock Time Off / 5 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 60s BLight Time Off / Infinite / 5 / 5 / 0 / 60s KTone Volume Off / Level -5 Power On PSW On / Off CH Display Number / Frequency / Alias Radio Info Scan Firmware Ver SN On / Off Disabled Keypad Mode Channel DTMF Frequency 16
Menu Guide Front Panel Keys: Key Function OK key: used to select an option or enter a submenu. C key: used to return to the previous menu or cancel your current operation. Long press this key to return to the main menu. UP key: used to switch channels upwards during non-menu operation or scroll options upwards during menu operation. DN key: used to switch channels downwards during non-menu operation or scroll options downwards during menu operation 0-9 Used to enter numbers or characters.
Menu Guide Menu Description: Level-1 Menu Level-2 Menu (Displayed Content) (Displayed Content) Call List Call List 1 (Alias) To select the Call List 1 (Alias) Call List 2 (Alias) To select the Call List 2 (Alias) Call List N (Alias) To select the Call List N (Alias) Zone 1 (Alias) To select the Zone 1 (Alias) Zone 2 (Alias) To select the Zone 2 (Alias) Zone N (Alias) To select the Zone N (Alias) VOX Gain To select the VOX sensitivity level: Off / Level 1-5 SQL To select the squelch level
Menu Guide Scan On / Off To select the scan feature: On / Off Keypad Mode Disabled To indicate the keypad mode is disabled. Channel To indicate the keypad mode only supports channel number input. DTMF To indicate the keypad mode only supports DTMF input. Frequency To indicate the keypad mode only supports frequency input.
Basic Operations password by using 0-9, and press Turning the Radio On/Off Rotate the Radio On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise to turn the radio on, and rotate the knob counterclockwise until a “click” is heard to turn the radio off. During power-on, you will hear an alert tone and see LED indication as well as greetings on the LCD. Adjusting TX Power When switching from high power to low power, the radio sounds a low-pitched tone, and the icon displaces .
Basic Operations Selecting a Zone before you switch the channel. The ways below are The radio supports up to 32 zones. You can switch to your desired zone through the programmable key or the menu as follows: available for channel switch. 1. Press 1. 2. Enter the channel number directly when the keypad mode supports to input channel numbers. (Refer to “Advanced Operations → Keypad Mode” in page 32 for settings of the keypad mode. ) 3.
Basic Operations Note: Hold the radio approximately 2.5 to 5 centimeters away from your mouth to reduce the rate of RF energy absorption and ensure an optimal sound volume of the receiving radio. Receiving Release the PTT key to receive audio signals. If any audio signal is received, the icon will appear with green LED glowing solidly. TK, SK1 and SK2 are programmable function buttons.
Programmable Auxiliary Functions Your dealer may assign one of the following auxiliary functions to a short or long, momentary or toggle programmable button-press.
Advanced Operations CTCSS/CDCSS You may set up talkgroups with unique CDCSS/ CTCSS to prevent unwanted conversations at the same frequency. If CTCSS/CDCSS is set on a certain channel, you can only receive voice calls from radios with matching CTCSS/CDCSS. Otherwise you will receive voice calls from all users operating at the same frequency.
Advanced Operations Note: The numeric keypad must be set to the DTMF keypad. (Refer to “Advanced Operations → Keypad Mode” in page 32 for settings of the keypad mode.) Methods to receive DTMF signaling: When a channel is programmed to receive DTMF signaling, the preset functions on it will not work unless a matching DTMF signaling is received. During receiving, the LED solidly glows green; after successful receiving, the LED keeps flashing orange until the pre-defined time expires. 1.
Advanced Operations 4) Select Call: The LCD will display “Select Call Received” with sound alert. Both the sound alert and displayed text will automatically reset. 6. ACK (Acknowledge) When the ACK feature is enabled, the radio will send back a single tone to the calling party, after it receives an individual call or group call. Channel Scan The Scan feature enables a two-way radio to continuously scan each channel for activity. It can be programmed by your dealer. LED solidly glows.
Advanced Operations Priority Channel Scan Suppose there is a scan list of 5 channels and CH2 is prioritized as Priority Channel 1, the scan operation may proceed in the following sequence, as shown in Figure 2. 2. When Auto Scan is enabled for the channel assigned with a scan list, the radio will start to scan automatically when it switches to the channel. 3. Enter the main menu, select “Scan → On”, and press to confirm.
Advanced Operations Scan Stay Priority Scan If a matching signal is detected on a Scan List member, or the PTT or Monitor key is pressed, the radio will stay on the channel. At this time, the LCD displays and the corresponding channel number. When the scan stays on a priority channel, “ ” (Priority Channel 1) will appear on the LCD. Talk Back With this feature enabled, you can talk back on the channel where scanning pauses.
Advanced Operations Emergency When encountering any emergency or unforeseen situations, you can signal for immediate help by activating this feature. It can be programmed by your dealer. Emergency Start Press the programmed Emergency On key, and the icon appears to indicate the successful entry. Emergency Exit The radio will return to the previous operating channel after it exits from Emergency mode. And the icon disappears accordingly. Ways to exit from Emergency mode include: 1.
Advanced Operations transmission. If the preset time expires, the radio will automatically terminate transmission and keep beeping until the PTT key is released. Your dealer may program a pre-alert function, so as to alert you to the TOT expiration in advance. Time-out Time If the programmed time-out time expires, the radio will automatically terminate transmission and keep beeping until the PTT key is released.
Advanced Operations Home Channel Compandor With this feature enabled, you can hear clear and crisp voice even in noisy environment. Press the programmed Compandor key to toggle this function on or off. You can also ask your dealer to assign this feature to a fixed channel. When this feature is enabled, the alert tone sounds once and appears; when it is disabled, the alert tone sounds twice and the icon disappears.
Advanced Operations Keypad Mode keypad, and press This feature enables you to choose one of the keypad input modes: Disabled, Frequency, Channel and DTMF. Ways to switch the modes include: Press the programmed Keypad Mode key. Enter “Keypad Mode” through the main menu, select your desired keypad mode, and press to confirm. According to these four keypad modes, the radio supports the following operations in Standby mode: Disabled: The numeric keypad is disabled.
Advanced Operations Please note that if the radio power is restored, the input frequency remains valid. However, if the channel is switched, this frequency will become invalid. Note:You can move the cursor to a wrong character using press / key, and then key to delete it. Monitor In this mode, the receiving party can receive incoming calls regardless of CTCSS/CDCSS condition.
Advanced Operations Press the programmed Scrambler key to toggle this function on or off. You can also ask your dealer to assign this feature to a fixed channel. When this feature is enabled, the alert tone sounds once and appears; when it is disabled, the alert tone sounds twice and the icon disappears. Squelch Off In this mode, the speaker is unmuted in any condition so as to receive any sound on the current channel. When audio signal is received on the channel, audio will be heard.
Advanced Operations 1. Set the PTT/VOX Switch on the earpiece to VOX; Note: 2. Plug the earpiece into the accessory jack; 1. 3. Press the programmed VOX key to activate VOX; 4. Speak into the earpiece microphone and your voice will be transmitted. If the PTT/VOX Switch on the earpiece is set to PTT, you can only transmit by pressing the external PTT, no matter whether VOX is activated. 2.
Advanced Operations Whisper With this feature, even if you speak at a low voice, your voice can be heard clearly. Press the programmed Whisper key to enable this feature; then the alert tone sounds once and appears. Press the key again to disable this feature; at this time, the alert tone sounds twice and the icon disappears. Reverse Display With this feature, the displayed text can be reversed by 180 degrees.
Troubleshooting Phenomena The radio can not be Analysis Solution The battery may have been improperly installed. Remove the battery and attach it again. powered on. The battery may have run out. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery contacts may have been damaged (for example, deformed or broken). Send the battery to your dealer or authorized service center for inspection and repair. During receiving signals, The battery strength may have been too low.
Troubleshooting Phenomena You can not communicate Analysis You may have been too far away from the Solution Move towards other members. And with other members. group members. make sure that you are within the communication range. Irrelevant communications The radio may have not been set with Set your CTCSS/CDCSS signaling the or noises are heard on the CTCSS/CDCSS. same as that of other members. channel. (Go to the dealer for this programming.) The noise is too loud.
Care and Cleaning Please try the following care and cleaning tips to guarantee optimal performance of your radio. ■ Radio Care Do not hold the radio by its antenna or earpiece directly. Keep the radio far away from substances that can corrode the electronic circuit. Attach the accessory jack cover when the radio is not in use. ■ Radio Cleaning Clean up the dust and fine particles on the radio surface and charging piece with a clean and dry lint-free cloth or a brush regularly.
Optional Accessories Li-Ion Battery (2000mAh) BL2003 Earbud with on-MIC PTT & VOX ESM12 Vehicle Desktop Adapter CHV09 Six-unit Switching Power PS7002 (The power cable may vary in different countries and areas) Earbud with in-Line PTT & VOX ESM11 D-earset with Boom MIC & VOX EHM16 D-earset with in-Line MIC & VOX EHM15 Earpiece with on-MIC PTT & VOX& Transparent Acoustic Tube EAM12 40
Optional Accessories Remote Speaker Microphone SM08M3 Receive-Only Earpiece with Transparent Acoustic Tube (for use with remote speaker microphone) ESS08 Receive-Only Earbud (for use with remote speaker microphone) ESS07 Note:Pictures above are for reference only and may vary from actual product. However, featuring functions shall be held.
