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5.4 Functions of Soft Keys
xxx
=
keys to press
< Outline of soft keys >
Any function can be optionally allocated to the key upon which numbers 1-7 are indicated. A maximum of 4 groups of
functions can be allocated to each soft key, and switching between those functions is conducted by the "NEXT" key.
5.4.1 Bearing measurement (EBL1)
(a) Bearing measurement by EBL1
(1) When you press the EBL1 key, the electric bearing line (EBL1) appears and the angle from the direction of the
ship’s head, which is set at 0
o
, will appear in a reverse display at the lower left side of the screen (See Note).
(2) Use the control knob to place the direction cursor on the target, and read the angle.
(3) After the setting
i) If you press the EBL1 key, the setting will be completed.
ii) If you press other function key, the function will be shifted to that of the pressed key with the setting condition
still in effect.
note: 1 xxx.x
o
indicates EBL1.
EBL1
→
Control knob
→
EBL1 EBL1 is displayed and the process is finished.
→
Other function key EBL1 is displayed and the function is shifted.
→
EBL1 EBL1 is turned off.(b)
(b) To turn off the EBL1
When you press the EBL1 key, EBL1 will disappear. (EBL1 OFF)
Note: Refer to "5.5.1.1 Bearing measurement (EBL1)".
5.4.2 Bearing measurement (EBL2)
The operation is the same as EBL1. Refer to the EBL1 operation. The EBL2 will appear in a reverse display at
the lower right side of the screen.
5.4.3 Distance measurement (VRM1)
(a) Distance measurement by VRM1
(1) If you press the VRM1 key, a Variable Range Marker 1 (VRM1) will appear and the distance of VRM1 will
appear in a reverse display at the lower left side of the screen.
(2) Place the marker on the front edge of the target with the control knob and read the distance.
(3) After the setting
i) If you press the VRM1 key, the setting will be completed.
ii) If you press other function key, the function will be shifted to that of the pressed key with the setting condition still
kept in effect.
note: 1 xxx.x NM indicates VRM1.
VRM1
→
Control knob
→
VRM1 The VRM1 distance is displayed and the
VRM operation is ineffective.
→
Other function key VRM1 is displayed and the effective function shifts
to other function.
→
VRM1 VRM1 is turned off.(b)
(b) To turn off the VRM1
If you press the VRM1 key, VRM1 disappears. (VRM1 OFF)
Note: Refer to "5.5.1.2 Determining the distance (VRM1)".