Operation Manual

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3-6-1 Manually enter position and UTC time (MANUAL)
Note: this function is available only if an operational GPS receiver is not connected.
MENU SELECT
LOCAL/DIST
CONTRAST
GPS/DATA
RADIO SETU
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
SETTING
MANUAL LL
. N
. W
MAN --:--UTC
14:38 UTC
M17
32.233 S
160
45.651 E
1. Select GPS/DATA then MANUAL.
2. Enter the latitude, then the longitude, then the UTC.
3. Press ENT when all the information is correct.
The vessel’s latitude and longitude are shown on the screen, with the UTC time. The
prefix M indicates a manual entry. The manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position
is received.
Note: a warning will be displayed after 4 hours to remind you that the current position
information is manually entered.
3-6-2 Local time (TIME OFFSET)
If your position and time data are being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can
enter the time difference between UTC and local time and display your local time on the LCD.
MENU SELECT
LOCAL/DIST
CONTRAST
GPS/DATA
RADIO SETU
GPS/DATA
MANUAL
SETTING
SETTING
TIME OFFSET
TIME FORMAT
TIME DISPLY
LL DISPLY
TIME OFFSET
+00.00
04:43 UTC
TIME OFFSET
+03.00
07:43 LOC
07:50AM LOC
17
36.233 N
161
05.651 E
1. Work out the time difference between UTC and your local time (from the following
graphic).
2. Select GPS/DATA then SETTING.
3. Select TIME OFFSET to enter the difference between UTC and local time. Use the
Channel Select knob or + or – to change the time. Half hour increments can be used
with a maximum offset of ±13 hours.
4. Press ENT when the local time is correct.
LOC is displayed after the time on the LCD as a reminder that local time is selected.
3-4-2 Set local sensitivity
MENU SELECT
BACKLIGHT
BUDDY LIST
LOCAL/DIST
CONTRAST
SENSITIVITY
DISTANT
LOCAL
1. Select LOCAL/DIST then scroll to LOCAL.
2. Press ENT to activate the LOCAL setting. This disables distance sensitivity and the menu
is displayed again.
LOCAL
is displayed on the LCD as a reminder that sensitivity is reduced.
3-5 Set the contrast level (CONTRAST)
There are 8 levels of contrast.
MENU SELECT
BUDDY LIST
LOCAL/DIST
CONTRAST
GPS/DATA
CONTRAST
LO HI
PRESS ENT
1. Select CONTRAST.
2. Select a comfortable contrast level using the Channel Select knob or + or – on the
microphone to change the setting.
3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.
3-6 GPS data and time (GPS/DATA)
If the boat has an operational GPS navigation receiver and is connected by NMEA port, the
VHF radio automatically detects and updates the vessel position and the local time.
However, if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected or absent, you can specify the vessel
position and the local time manually, using the GPS/DATA option.
This information is important because it will be used if a DSC distress call is transmitted.
• If GPS data is NOT available for some reason, the NO GPS alert will sound for 5 seconds (or
until you press any key) and the radio requests you to enter the position data manually.
• This request is repeated every 4 hours if you do not enter the position data manually.
After you have entered the position data manually, you must update it within 23.5 hours
otherwise the NO GPS alert sequence repeats.
• The NO GPS warning will be shown whenever GPS data is not available from an operational
GPS navigation receiver.
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