Specifications

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL24
KEYPAD/LCD ILLUMINATION
Your VX-7R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The
red illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with minimal
degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are provided:
KEY Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD for 5 seconds when any key pressed.
CONTINUE Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD continuously.
OFF Mode: Disables the Keypad/LCD lamp.
Here is the procedure for setting up the Lamp mode:
1. Press the key, then press the key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item labeled (Display
Setup #5: LAMP MODE).
3. Press the or key to select one of the three modes
described above.
4. When you have made your choice, press the PTT key to save the new setting and
return to normal operation.
DISABLING THE KEYPAD BEEPER
If the keypad’s Beeper creates an inconvenience (particularly when operating in a quiet
room), it may easily be disabled.
1. Press key, then press the key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item labeled (Basic Setup #9: KEY BEEP).
3. Press the or key to change the setting from ON
to OFF.
4. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key
to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
5. If you wish to re-enable the Beeper, just repeat the above procedure, pressing the
or key to select ON in step “3” above.
OPERATION