13 Displays AUTO for automatic data input (L/L, time data) from a navigation device or MANUAL for manual data input.
Displays when un-read message(s) exist. *: “DISTRESS MODE” is displayed at distress calling.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
1-6 Below are the indications which appear on the standby display on the remote handset.
LAT: 12 34' N
°
LON: 123 45' E
°
12:34 UTC
AUTO
T
WATCH CH70**
If you press at the left-hand screen, right-hand screen appears.
If you press at the right-hand screen, the left-hand screen appears immediately.
The indications are the same as those on of the transceiver unit.
The *- marked number is the terminal number of the remote station.
**: If no MMSI is registered, the message “DSC UNAVAIL” appears instead of MANUAL ACK and WATCH CH70. “DISTRESS MODE” is displayed at
distress calling.
Note: The screen of the remote handset is smaller than the one of the transceiver unit. In this manual, display examples are from the transceiver unit. In the remote handset, scrolling with up or down arrow key displays
same information as the screen of the transceiver unit.
1.1.4 Audio
alarms
When you receive a distress alert or other DSC call, the audible and visual
alarms are released. For the distress or urgency call, the audio alarm sounds
until the CANCEL key is pressed. For all other calls, the audible alarm sounds
for two minutes and the automatically goes off. The tone of the alarm changes
with the call received. By becoming accustomed to the tone, you can know
which type of call you have received.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
1-7
Alarm Frequency (interval)
Safety call received
1300 Hz and 0 Hz (250 ms) Routine, Ship’s Business call received 880 Hz and 440 Hz (500 ms) While DISTRESS key is pressed for three seconds 2200 Hz and 0 Hz (125 ms) Distress alert sent
2200 Hz, continuous
Own ship position not updated 2200 Hz (50 ms), three beeps every two
seconds
Distress alert, urgency message received
1300 Hz and 2200 Hz (250 ms) Message received from terrestrial telephone line
750 Hz and 650 Hz (50 ms) 10 times Repeat OFF one second
1.2
VHF Basic Operation
1.2.1
Turning the power on and adjusting contrast
T o turn the power on, turn the VOLUME control clockwise until you hear a click. T o adjust the contrast of the display, press the SHIFT key, and then rotate the CHANNEL knob or press the ▼ or ▲ key. T o turn the power off, turn the control fully counterclockwise until you hear the click.
1.2.2 Selecting channel modes, channels
Selecting channel modes
T o change the channel mode, press the SHIFT key immediately followed by the 7 INT/USA key several times until desired mode is displayed. The following modes are available. INTL : International mode USA : USA mode WX : Weather channel mode CANADA : CANADA mode
INLND-WA : Rhine river mode (USED ON INLAND Waterways) PRIV : Private channel MEMO : Memory channel mode if registered
Note: Private channels are available only where permitted by the authorities.
The USA/WX, CANADA, INLND-WA , PRIV can also be set by a qualified serviceman.
Selecting channels
Rotate the CH selector clockwise (counterclockwise) to display desired channel.
