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Install the Antenna
Power off the PH400, insert the antenna into the mounting hole,
and turn it clockwise. To remove the antenna, turn the antenna
counterclockwise. Make sure that the PH400 is powered off before
removing its antenna.
Install the Belt Clip
Align the screw hole in the belt clip with that on the back of the PH400
and tighten the belt clip with the screw.
Power on
Turn the On/Off/Vol knob clockwise until a click and then a prompt
tone are heard, indicating that the power-on test is successful.
Note:
If the tone/prompt function of the PH400 is disabled, no power-on
prompt tone can be heard. You can enable/disable the prompt tone on
the programming software. If the PH400 fails to be powered on, check
the battery. Make sure that the battery is properly charged and correctly
installed.
If the problem persists, contact your agent. To power off your PH400,
turn the knob counterclockwise until a click is heard.
Adjust the Volume
To turn up the volume, turn the On/Off/Vol knob clockwise. To turn
down the volume, turn the On/Off/Vol knob counterclockwise.
HT Control
Please read the following carefully:
• HT control options
• Pr
ogrammable buttons
• PTT button
HT Control Options
Programmable Keys
Your agent can set the programmable keys as the shortcut keys or
preset channel or call groups.
Functions That Can Be Allocated
• Emergency call: initiates an emergency alarm or call in accordance
with programming.
• PTT call: initiates a portable radio call.
• Voice control: enables or disables the VOX function.
• Power switchover: switches over the transmit power level between
the high and low power.
• Squelch: enables or disables the squelch function.
• Remote kill: remotely powers off the PH400.
• Remote activation: remotely powers on the PH400.
• Area switchover: changes the current area of the PH400. There are
two areas available for the PH400.
• Remote listening: remotely listens to the activities of the PH400.
• Talkaround switch: enables or disables the Talkaround mode.
• Remote detection: checks whether the peer device is operating.
• Scanning on/off: enables or disables scanning.
• Shortcut call key 1~5: initiates a group call or a private call and
sends preset short messages with a shortcut key.
Get Started
Please read the following information before your operation:
How to use this manual?
What will your agent/system administrator tell you?
How to use this manual?
For details, refer to the descriptions provided in the following sections.
What will your agent/system administrator t
ell you?
You can consult your agent or system administrator about the following:
• Is your PH400 configured with a preset channel?
• Which buttons can access other functions?
• Which optional accessories are applicable to your demand?
This manual describes the basic operations of the PH400. However,
your agent or system administrator may customize your PH400
based on your application. For details, contact your agent or system
administrator.
Ready to Use the HT
Perform the following steps to assemble your HT:
Charge the battery.
Install the battery.
Install the antenna.
Install the belt clip.
Power on.
Adjust the volume.
Charge the Battery
The PH400 is powered by a Li-ion batt
ery. To avoid damage and comply
with the warranty terms, you can charge the battery only with the
charger included with the PH400.
Install the Battery
Align the battery with the b
attery seat on the back of the PH400 and
forcibly press the battery into the PH400 until the locker properly locks.
To remove the battery, power off the PH400 and press the locker of the
battery until the battery separates from the battery seat.
QUICK START GUIDE
DIGITAL HAND-HELD TERMINAL
Front and Side Views of the HT
Receiving and Answering Calls
Receive or answer calls af
ter the PH400 channel ID and user ID or call
group ID are selected.
When the PH400 transmits a call, the LED indicator is red on. When the
PH400 receives a call, the LED indicator is green on.
Receiving and Answering a Group Call
To receiv
e a call from a user group, the PH400 must be configured to be
a member of the group.
1. When the PH400 receives a group call, the LED indicator flashes
green.
2. Hold the PH400 vertically and one to two inches (2.5 cm to 5.0 cm)
away from your mouth. Press and hold the
PTT key and talk t
o the
microphone after the LED indicator is red on.
3. Release the PTT key to receive the call.
4. If no voice is transmitted and received in a specified time, the call is
terminated.
Receiving and Answering a Privat
e Call
A private call is the call from an individual por
table radio to another
portable radio.
When you receive a private call:
1. he LED indicator flashes green.
2. Hold the PH400 vertically and one to two inches (2.5 cm to 5.0 cm)
away from your mouth. Press and hold the
PTT key and talk t
o the
microphone after the LED indicator is red on.
3. Release the
PTT key t
o receive the call.
4. If no voice is transmitted and received in a specified time, the call is
terminated.
Receiving a General Call
An all-call is the call from an individual portable radio to all por
table
radios on the channel. It is used to release the important notices that
need users’ special concern.
When you receive an all-call:
1. The PH400 beeps (if the prompt tone is turned on) and the LED
indicator flashes green.
2. If no voice is transmitted and received in a specified time, the call is
terminated.
Notes:
• You cannot answer an all-call.
• If y
ou are handed over to another channel when you are receiving
an all-call, the PH400 stops receiving this all-call. During an all-
call, you cannot use any pre-programmed key until the call is
terminated.
Prompt Tones
The prompt tones provide voice prompts of the device status or data
reception responses. You can enable or disable the related prompt
tones on the programming software.
• Digital single-call tone: A beep can be heard when the PTT key is
pressed.
• Digital group-call tone: A beep can be heard when the PTT key is
pressed.
• Analog call tone: No beep can be heard when the PTT key is
pressed.
• Call end tone: A toot can be heard.
• Key pressing tone: A beep can be heard.
• Power-on tone: A continuous tone can be heard.
• Transmission termination tone: Repeated thuds can be heard until
you release the PTT key.
• Low-battery alarm tone: Repeated tones can be heard when
the battery voltage is low. You can set the duration on the
programming software.
Receiving and Initiating a Call
After configuring the following function, you can use your PH400.
Selecting a Zone
A zone is a channel group. The PH400 supports up to two zones.
One zone supports up to 16 channels. (The PH400 supports up to 32
channels.)
Procedure:
1. Press the pre-programmed zone conversion key.
2. The LED indicator flashes green once, indicating that the current
zone is zone 1. If the LED indicator flashes red once, it indicates that
the current zone is zone 2. The PH400 reports the current channel
ID.
Selecting the PH400 Channel, User ID, or Call Group ID
Procedure:
Tur
n the channel selection knob to select the PH400 channel ID and
user ID or call group ID.
Initiating a HT Call
You can select a channel, user ID, or call group ID in either o
f the
following ways:
• Channel selection knob
• Pre-programmed shortcut key
Note:
Your PH400 must enable channel encryption befor
e sending encrypted
information. The transmitted encrypted information can be decrypted
only when the target portable radio has the same encryption key as
your PH400.
Initiating a Call with the Channel Selection Knob
Initiating a Group Call
To initiate a call to a user gr
oup, the PH400 must be configured to be a
member of the group.
Procedure:
1. Turn the channel selection knob and select the channel with the
active call group ID.
2. Hold the PH400 vertically and one to two inches (2.5 cm to 5.0 cm)
away from your mouth.
3. Press and hold the PTT key and talk to the microphone after the
LED indicator is red on.
4. Release the
PTT key t
o receive the call. When the PH400 receives an
answer, the LED indicator flashes green.
5. If no voice is transmitted and received in a specified time, the call is
terminated.
Initiating a Private Call
Procedure:
1. Tur
n the channel selection knob and select the channel with the
active user ID.
2. Hold the PH400 vertically and one to two inches (2.5 cm to 5.0 cm)
away from your mouth.
3. Press and hold the
PTT key and talk t
o the microphone after the
LED indicator is red on.
4. Release the PTT key to receive the call. When the PH400 receives an
answer, the LED indicator flashes green.
5. If no voice is transmitted and received in a specified time, the call is
terminated.
Initiating an All Call
This function allows you to transmit signals to all the user
s on the
channel. The PH400 must be programmed to allow you to use this
function.
Procedure:
1. Turn the channel selection knob and select the channel with the
active all-call group alias or ID.
2. Hold the PH400 vertically and one to two inches (2.5 cm to 5.0 cm)
away from your mouth.
3. Press and hold the
PTT key and talk t
o the microphone after the
LED indicator is red on.
Note:
The users on the channel cannot answer an all-call.
Initiating a Group/Private Call with the Shor
tcut Key
With the shortcut-k
ey call function, you can make a group call or a
private call with a pre-defined alias or ID. To use this function, you can
pre-define a shortcut key. You can allocate only an alias or an ID to a
shortcut key. You can pre-define several shortcut keys.
Procedure:
1. Press the pre-programmed shortcut key to initiate a group call or a
private call to the pre-defined alias or ID.
2. Hold the PH400 vertically and one to two inches (2.5 cm to 5.0 cm)
away from your mouth.
3. Press and hold the
PTT key and talk t
o the microphone after the
LED indicator is red on.
4. Release the PTT key to receive the call. When the PH400 receives an
answer, the LED indicator flashes green.
5. If no voice is transmitted and received in a specified time, the call is
terminated.
For a private call, you hear a short prompt tone when you terminate the
call.
Advanced Functions
The PH400 provides the following advanced functions:
DMO dual-timeslot
Hybrid channel
Scanning list
Scanning
SMS
VO
X
Talkaround
Remotely listening allowed
Remotely alarm-reporting allowed
DMO Dual-Timeslot
In a DMO dual-timeslot communication, two calls can be made on the
same frequency, making the communication efficiency double and
saving the cost for user
s for frequency request and use. In addition,
dual-timeslot communication can ensure smooth and realtime
communication even in peak time.
Hybrid Channel
Y
ou can set a hybrid channel for y
our PH400 t
o r
eceive digital or analog
signals.
Scanning List
You can create a scanning list and allocat
e it to a single channel or a call
group. Your PH400 can check whether there are voice activities on the
current channel or in the current call group by cyclically scanning the
channels and call groups in the list. Your PH400 can support up to 10
scanning list and each list consists of up to 16 members.
Scanning
When you enable scanning, your PH400 check whether there ar
e
voice activities on the current channel by cyclically scanning the pre-
programmed scanning list.
The LED indicator flashes orange.
Automatic scanning: The PH400 starts to scan automatically after you
select an active channel or call group with automatic-scanning enabled.
Starting and St
opping Scanning
Procedure:
1. Star
t or stop scanning by pressing the pre-programmed scanning
key or selecting a channel with a pre-programmed scanning list
with the channel selection knob.
2. When scanning is started, the LED indicator flashes orange. When
scanning is stopped, the LED indicator is off.
Transmitting a Response During Scanning
During scanning, your PH400 stays on the active channel or in the
active call gr
oup detected. The duration when the PH400 stays on the
channel is called the pre-programmed time limit of the “idle time”.
Procedure:
1. During the idle time, press the
PTT key and talk t
o the microphone
after the LED indicator is red on.
2. Release the
PT
T
k
ey t
o receive the call.
3. If you do not send a response, the PH400 starts to scan other
channels or call groups.
Sending a Pre-edited Short Message
You can send a pre-edited shor
t message with a pre-programmed key.
Procedure:
1. Press the pre-programmed shortcut key to send a pre-edited short
message to a pre-defined ID. Up to 10 pre-edited short messages
can be set on the PH400.
2. The LED indicator red on.
3. If two prompt tones are heard, it indicates that the short message is
successfully sent. If one low tone is heard, it indicates that the short
message fails to be sent.
Setting a Power Level
You can set the power level o
f each channel to low or high.
A high power level is used for the communication between the
PH400 and a remote portable radio. A low power level is used for the
communication between the PH400 and a near portable radio.
Procedure:
1. Press the pre-programmed power level key.
2. If the PH400 beeps once, it indicates that high power is transmitted.
If the PH400 beeps twice, it indicates that low power is transmitted.
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11
PTT Key
Each channel in the PH400 can be individually configured as a digital/
analog channel.
• During a call, the PTT key can allow the PH400 to transmit signals
to other portable radios in the call. You can press and hold the
PTT key to transmit a call and release the PTT key to receive a call.
When the PTT key is pressed, the microphone is activated.
• When a call is terminated, the PTT key can initiate a new call. For
details, refer to the “Initiating a Portable Radio Call” section on
Page 7.
• When you release the PTT key to terminate a call, you can hear a
beep. You can switch off the channel idle prompt by disabling all
PH400 tones and prompts. You can enable/disable the prompt tone
on the programming software.
• Channels can be switched over by the channel selection knob.
S
tatus Indicat
or
s
The PH400 indicates its operational status in the following ways:
LED indicators
Prompt tones
LED Indicators
The LED indicators show the operational status of the PH400.
• Red on: The PH400 is transmitting signals, sending short messages,
and encrypting calls or data.
• Green on: The PH400 is powering on, receiving signals or short
messages, and encrypting calls or data.
• Flashing orange: The PH400 is scanning.
Note:
You can enable or disable the following indicator
s on the programming
software: transmission indicator, receiving indicator, scanning indicator,
channel switchover indicator, power-on indicator, and carrier indicator.
Enabling or Disabling the VOX Voice Contr
ol Function
VOX allows you t
o initiate a hand-free voice call on a programmed
channel. Once the microphone on the VOX accessory detects a voice
signal, the PH400 automatically transmits signals in a programmed time
period.
Note:
Only the PH400s with VOX activ
ated can enable or disable VOX. For
details, contact your agent or system administrator.
Procedure:
1. Press the programmed VOX key to enable or disable the VOX
function.
2. Talk to the microphone clearly.
T
alkar
ound
If the forwarde
r does not work or if your PH400 is beyond the operating
scope of the forwarder but within the coverage of other portable
radios, you can still use your PH400 for communication. This is called
“talkaround”.
Procedure:
Press the programmed Repeater/Talkaround key to switch over between
the Talkaround and Repeater mode.
Remotely Listening Allow
ed
This function enables remote listening o
f the PH400.
Remotely Alarm-R
eporting Allowed
This function enables remote alarm r
eporting of the PH400.
Remote Kill Allowed
This function enables remote kill of the PH400.
Accessories
Your PH400 is compatible with the accessories listed in the following
table. For details, contact y
our agent.
Antenna
Battery
Smart charger
Power adapter
Belt clip
Earphone (optional)
P
arking List
Name Model/Specification Quantity
P
or
table radio PH400 U(1) 1
Ant
enna AF512 1
Li-ion battery AB400 1
Smart charger 1
Power adapter 1
Belt clip 1
Quick start guide 1
12 13
LED indicator
Programmable key 1
Battery
Belt clip
Universal
accessory
interface
Antenna
Programmable
key 2
PTT key
Microphone
Speaker
On/Off/Vol knob
Channel knob
Programmable
key 3
Programmable
key 4
Caution
1.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose
of used batteries according to the instructions.
2.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
3.
The device operating temperature range is -20~40°.
4.
The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter.
5.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at
25mm form your front face and 0mm form your body to antenna.
6.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby,ZTE TRUNKING TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION declares that
this UHF Digital Portable Radio product is in compliance with essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
PH400 U(1)
Output power listed is rated conducted. This device must be restricted
to work-related operations only in an Occupational/Controlled RF
exposure environment and must operate with a duty factor not
exceeding 50%. This transmitter may operate with the antenna(s)
documented in this filing in Push-to-Talk and body-worn
configurations. RF exposure compliance is limited to the specific belt-
clip and accessory configurations as documented in this filing and the
separation distance between user and the device or its antenna shall
be at least 2.5 cm. All qualified end-users of this device must have the
knowledge to control their exposure conditions and/or duration to
comply with occupational/controlled Exposure limit and requirements.
The highest reported SAR values for Face-held, body-worn and
simultaneous transmission conditions are 1.18 W/Kg, 2.18 W/Kg