Yaesu Musen 30593X3D User Manual

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15.4 KEY BEEP

This selection is used to select the beep tone volume level when a key is

pressed.

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired level.

The beep level can be set from “1” to “7”, or “OFF” (“4” is default).

3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected level.

4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

 “SETUP”  “CONFIGURATION”  “KEY BEEP”

15.5 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCY

The function allows the radio to be setup to send the proper fog frequency which is dependent on vessel size, shown below:

70 - 200Hz: Vessel that are 660 feet (200 meters) or more in length 130 - 350Hz: Vessel that are 247.5 feet (75 meters) or more but less than

660 feet (200 meters) in length

250 - 700Hz: Vessel that are 66 feet (20 meters) or more but less than

247.5 feet (75 meters) in length

250 - 700Hz: Vessel that are 39.6 feet (12 meters) or more but less than

66 feet (20 meters) in length

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 “SETUP”  “CONFIGURATION”  “FOG FREQUENCY”

2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired

level. The frequency level can be set from “200Hz” to “850Hz” (“400Hz” is default).

3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected

setting.

4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

NOTE

By default, the radio Fog frequency is set to 400 Hz. In most cases this frequency should not be changed unless the vessel is very large.

15.6 LISTEN BACK

While in PA, FOG HORN, or HORN mode, toggle the listen back function between ON and OFF.

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 “SETUP”  “CONFIGURATION”  “LISTEN BACK”

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “OFF” or “ON” (“ON” is default).

3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.

4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

15.7 STATION NAME

This function allows you to change the name of the radio or second station

microphone.

Example: “Radio - Cabin”, “RAM 1 - Flybridge”

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2. With the second station microphone connected, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the unit to be named, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select to scroll through

the rst letter of the new station name.

4. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the rst letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the name is complete. The

name can consist of up to ten characters, and if you do not use all ten characters, select “→” to move to

the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name.

If a mistake was made entering in the station name, rotate the DIAL/ENT

knob to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong

character is selected, then perform steps 3 and 4.

6. When nished entering the station name (using ten characters or less),

press the [FINISH] soft key to advance to the second station name entry.

7. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “SSM-70H”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

8. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select to scroll through

the rst letter of the new station name.

 “SETUP”  “CONFIGURATION”  “STATION NAME”

9. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the rst letter

in the name and step to the next letter to the right.

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10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to ten characters, and if you do not use all ten characters, select “→”

to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name.

If a mistake was made entering in the station name, rotate the DIAL/ENT

knob to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform steps 8 and 9.

11. When nished entering the station name (using ten characters or less),

press the [FINISH] soft key.

12. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

15.8 SOFT KEYS

From this menu, you can assign desired functions to each soft key from numbers 01 to 12. You can also set how long the soft key icon will be displayed after the corresponding soft key is pressed.

15.8.1 Key Assignment

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “KEY ASSIGN-

MENT”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

 “SETUP”  “CONFIGURATION”  “SOFT KEY”

3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the key number to be programmed, and press the [SELECT] soft key.

4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a new function to be assigned, and press the [ENTER] soft key. Avail-

able functions are listed below. By selecting “NONE” the soft key assignment is removed.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other soft keys.

The VHF radio's functions can be assigned to the maximum of 12 soft keys. Pressing the ►/◄ key each time shows three different soft keys.

07 08 09

(The illustration above is the default setting.)

6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

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DISPLAY FUNCTION

NONE − −

TX HI/LO

WX/CH

SCAN

DUAL WATCH

MARK POSITION

SCAN MEMORY

PRESET

MAN OVERBOARD

NOISE CANCEL

CH NAME

STROBE*

SCRAMBLER

COMPASS

WAYPOINT

FOG HORN

INTERCOM

GPS LOGGER

AIS DISPLAY

HORN BUTTON

PUBLIC ADDRESS

RX RECORD

RX SENSE

PLAY

Selects transmit power

Switches channels between weather and marine

Turns on or off scanning function

Starts and stops dual watch scan

Marks the current position for a “Waypoint” Add or remove channels from memory channel scan Programs or deletes the preset memory channel

Marks the position where a person falls overboard

Enables the noise canceling settings display

Edit channel names

Turns on or off the strobe light LED

Congures the secret communication settings Enables the “Compass” display Enables the “Waypoint” or “Route” navigation display Select FOG HORN mode

Activates intercom between radio and RAM4 mic

(optional SSM-70H (RAM4) or SSM-71H (RAM4W) required)

Starts and stops logging position data

Shows the “AIS” display

Activates the Fog Horn function

Activates the PA function

Records received voices

Toggles between LOCAL and DISTANCE Plays recorded voices

SOFT KEY NUMBERS ASSIGNED AS DEFAULT (See the previous page.)

02 01 05

06 09

04 10 03

07 11 08

(*: SSM-70H (RAM4) and SSM-71H (RAM4W) only)

15.8.2 Key Timer

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “KEY TIMER”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired time.

4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.

5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

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15.9 RESET

You may reset the memory and settings of the setup categories independently or return the transceiver to the original factory setting.

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired

category. You can select one from “DSC/GM SETUP”, “WAYPOINT SETUP”, “CHANNEL SETUP”, “GPS SETUP”, “AIS SETUP”, “CONFIGURATION”, or “FACTORY” (all settings* except the “MMSI” and

“Vessel Information” will be initialized). (*: The Individual Directory and the GPS Log also

3. Press the [SELECT] soft key.

4. Press the [YES] soft key. (To cancel, press the [NO]

soft key.)

5. Press the [OK] soft key.

6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

 “SETUP”  “CONFIGURATION”  “RESET”

eliminated.)

15.10 SUMMARY OF THE CONFIGURATION SETUP

Item Description Default Value Page

DISPLAY MODE Toggles LCD display mode between

daytime and nighttime mode

DIMMER Adjusts the backlight level of the

LCD and keypad CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the LCD 15 105 KEY BEEP Adjusts the volume of beep tone

when a key is pressed FOG FREQUENCY Sets the tone frequency when

transmitting FOG LISTEN BACK Turns on or off of listen back func-

tion STATION NAME Sets the names of the radio and

external devices

SOFT KEY Sets the assignment and display

time of the soft keys

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DAY MODE 105

DAY MODE: 7 NIGHT MODE: 4

4 106

400Hz 106

ON 106

RADIO

RAM 1 RAM 2

10 sec 108

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16 CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP

16.1 CHANNEL GROUP

This menu item allows you to select a channel group from USA, Canada, and

International.

Refer to section “8.7 USA, INTERNATIONAL, AND CANADA MODE” for details.

16.2 WEATHER ALERT

Enables/disables the NOAA Weather Alert function. The default setting is “ON”.

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “ON” or “OFF”.

3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected

setting.

4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

16.3 SCAN MEMORY

To be able to scan channels the radio must be programmed. This section allows

channels to be stored in scan memory. Refer to section “8.10.2 Programming Scan Memory” for details.

16.4 SCAN TYPE

This selection is used to select the scan mode between “MEMORY” and “PRIORITY”. The default setting is “PRIORITY”. Refer to section “8.10.1 Selecting the Scan Type” for details.

 “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “WEATHER ALERT”

16.5 SCAN RESUME

This selection is used to select the time the GX6000 waits after a transmission ends before the radio starts to scan channels again. The default setting is 2 seconds.

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired resume time, default is 2 seconds. The resume time

can be set to “1sec” through “5sec”.

3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.

4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

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 “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “SCAN RESUME”

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16.6 MULTI WATCH

This selection is used to select the watch type between “DUAL” and “TRIPLE”. The default setting is “DUAL”. Refer to section “8.9 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL)” for details.

16.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL

This procedure allows the radio to use a different priority channel used when priority scanning. By default, the radio priority channel is set to Channel 16.

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 “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “PRIORITY CHANNEL”

2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired chan-

nel to be a priority.

3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.

4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

16.8 SUB CHANNEL

By default, the sub channel is set to Channel 9. This procedure allows the radio

to assign a different sub channel for instant access.

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired channel to be a sub channel.

3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.

4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

 “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “SUB CHANNEL”

16.9 CHANNEL NAME

When the radio (“Normal”) mode is selected, the display will show a name under

the channel number. This name describes the use of the channel. The radio

has the capability to customize the name by the procedure below.

Example: CH69 PLEASURE to HOOKUP

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the channel to be named, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to scroll through the rst letter of the new channel name.

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 “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “CHANNEL NAME”

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4. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the rst letter

in the name and step to the next letter to the right.

5. Repeat step 3 and 4 until the name is complete. The

name can consist of up to 16 characters, if you do not use all 16 characters, select “→” to move to the

next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name.

If a mistake was made entering in the channel name, rotate the DIAL/ENT

knob to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong

character is selected, then perform steps 3 and 4.

6. When nished entering the channel name (using fteen characters or less), press the [FINISH] soft key to save the name.

7. If you want to enter the name of another channel, repeat the steps 2 through 6.

8. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

NOTE

When “CHANNEL NAME” is assigned to the soft key, you can show the channel name input display directly by pressing the [NAME] soft key during radio operation.

16.10 NOISE CANCELLATION

Enables/disables the Noise-canceling function of the transmitter and receiver

independently.

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 “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “NOISE CANCEL”

2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “TX MODE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “ON” or “OFF”, then press the [ENTER] soft key.

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4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “RX MODE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the noise level

from “LEVEL1” through “LEVEL4” or “OFF”, then press the [ENTER] soft key.

6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

16.11 AUDIO FILTER OPERATION

This menu item allows you to select operation of the internal audio lter for the best acoustics in noisy environments. The default setting is “NORMAL”.

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired lter operation.

3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.

4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

 “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “AF PITCH CONTROL”

16.12 RX RECORDER

Congure settings of the function for recording received voices.

16.12.1 RX Recorder Function ON/OFF

Enable/disable the RX Recorder function. The default setting is “OFF”.

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “ACTIVATION”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “ON” or “OFF”, then press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.

4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

 “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “RX RECORDER”

16.12.2 Setting for Recording Delay Time

Set the time interval until recording stops after the end of voice reception. The default setting is 3 seconds.

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 “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “RX RECORDER”

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “RECORDING DELAY TIME”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired delay time. The delay time can be set to “1sec” through “5sec”.

4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.

5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

16.12.3 Setting for End of Tone

Enable/disable the tone function that indicates the end of recording when

recording stops. The default setting is “ON”.

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “END OF TONE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “OFF” or “ON”, then press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.

4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

 “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “RX RECORDER”

16.12.4 Data Erase

Delete recorded voice data.

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “DATA ERASE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

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 “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “RX RECORDER”

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3. Press the [YES] soft key. (To cancel, press the [NO]

soft key.)

4. Press the [OK] soft key.

5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

16.13 SCRAMBLER SETUP

Congure the voice scrambler setting. Two types of voice scrambler functions are available: the 4-code type (CVS2500A compatible) and the 32-code type (FVP-42 compatible for Furuno Electric FM-4721) (This function is not available for CH16 and CH70).

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “TYPE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “CVS2500” or

“FVP-42”, then press the [ENTER] soft key.

Note: Changing this setting will delete all scrambler

codes set for each channel.

 “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “SCRAMBLER”

4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “CODE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the channel to be scrambled, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

Note: CH16 and CH70 cannot be used.

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6. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the scrambler code. The scrambler code can be set from “00” to “03” or “OFF” (While FVP-42 is selected in step 6, the scrambler code can be set from “00” to “31” or “OFF”). When “OFF” is selected the voice scrambler

is disabled.

7. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected code.

8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 to set other channels.

9. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

16.14 SUMMARY OF THE CANNEL FUNCTION SETUP

Item Description Default Value Page

CHANNEL GROUP Selects the channel group USA: USA 35 WEATHER ALERT Turns on or off the Weather Alert

function

SCAN MEMORY Add or remove a channel to Scan

Memory

SCAN TYPE Select priority scan or memory

scan SCAN RESUME Sets the resume time of scanning 2sec 111 MULTI WATCH Selects Dual Watch or Triple

Watch

PRIORITY CHANNEL Selects a priority channel CH16 11 2 SUB CHANNEL Selects a Sub Channel CH09 11 2

CHANNEL NAME Edit the name of memory chan-

nels

NOISE CANCEL Turns on or off of noise cancelling

function (independently available

for transmission and reception) AF PITCH CONTROL Selects the audio lter operation NORMAL 114 RX RECORDER Congures settings of the func-

tion for recording received voices

SCRAMBLER Congures the secret communi-

cation settings

OFF 111

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PRIORITY 38

DUAL 37

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OFF 11 3

ACTIVATION: OFF RECORDING DELAY TIME: 3sec END OF TONE: ON DATA ERASE: −

TYPE: CVS2500 CORD: −

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17 DSC SETUP

17.1 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY

The GX6000 has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person’s name and the associated MMSI you wish to contact via individual calls, position

requests and position report transmissions.

To transmit an individual call you program this directory with information of the vessel you wish to contact, similar to a cellular phone's telephone directory. Refer to section “10.4.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory”

for details.

17.2 INDIVIDUAL REPLY

This menu item sets up the radio to automatically (default setting) or manually respond to a DSC Individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel for voice communications. When “MANUAL” is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to see who is calling. This function is similar to

caller id on a cellular phone.

Refer to section “10.4.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply” for details.

17.3 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The radio can be setup to transmit a reply automatically (default) or set so the radio will not reply to an individual call. Refer to section “10.4.3 Enabling the Individual Call Acknowledgment” for

details.

17.4 INDIVIDUAL RINGER

The radio can be setup to ring like a telephone to alert you the radio received

a DSC individual call. The default setting is 2 minutes, however this can be changed to 5, 10 or 15 seconds with the procedure below.

Refer to section “10.4.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer” for details.

17.5 GROUP DIRECTORY

For this function to operate, the same group MMSI must be programmed into all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this feature.

Refer to section “10.5.1 Setting up a Group Call” for details.

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17.6 POSITION REPLY

The GX6000 can be set up to automatically (default setting) or manually send your position when requested by another vessel. This selection is important if you are concerned about someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the manual mode you will see the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) or persons name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel. Refer to section “10.6.1 Setting up a Position Request Reply” for details.

17.7 AUTO POSITION POLLING

The GX6000 has the capability to automatically track seven vessels programmed into the individual directory. Refer to section “10.9 AUTO POSITION POLLING” for details.

17.8 AUTO POSITION INTERVAL

The GX6000 has the capability to automatically track seven vessels programmed into the individual directory.

Selecting the auto position polling time interval between position request transmissions to be setup.

Refer to section “10.9.2 Setting up the Polling Time Interval” for details.

17.9 AUTO CHANNEL CHANGE

When a DSC distress or an all ships (urgency or safety) call is received, the GX6000 will automatically switch to Channel 16.

This menu selection allows the automatic switch time to be changed. The default selection is 30 seconds.

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 “SETUP”  “DSC SETUP”  “AUTO CHANNEL CHANGE”

2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired time,

then press the [ENTER] soft key.

3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

When the “OFF” is selected, “[C]” icon will light up on

the screen.

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17.10 NO ACTION TIMER

If no key is pressed during the “MENU” or “DSC CALL” screen, the GX6000 will automatically return to radio operation.

The default selection is 15 minutes.

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 “SETUP”  “DSC SETUP”  “NO ACTION TIMER”

2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired time,

then press the [ENTER] soft key.

3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

17.11 WAIT TIME FOR POSITION FIX

This menu allows you to select the maximum wait time till obtaining position information when receiving a distress call, POS Report call, or acknowledgement to POS request call.

The default selection is 15 seconds.

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired time,

then press the [ENTER] soft key.

3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

 “SETUP”  “DSC SETUP”  “POS UNFIX WAITING TIME”

17.12 DSC BEEP

This feature allows the alarm beeps to be turned on or off when a DSC call

is received. The DSC calls that can be customized are: individual, group, all

ships, position request, position report, geographical, polling, and DSC test.

Refer to section “10.5.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer” for details.

17.13 SUMMARY OF THE DSC SETUP MENU

Item Description Default Value Page

INDIVIDUAL

DIRECTORY INDIVIDUAL REPLY Selects a reply to individual call MANUAL 57

INDIVIDUAL ACK. Selects the message to be sent

INDIVIDUAL RING Selects the ringing time when

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Enter or edit addresses used for individual call

automatically as an individual call

acknowledgement

an individual call or a position request is received

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Item Description Default Value Page

GROUP DIRECTORY Enter or edit addresses used for

POSITION REPLY Selects reply mode when receiv-

AUTO POSITION POLLING

AUTO POS INTERVAL Selects the transmission interval

AUTO CHANNEL

CHANGE

NO ACTION TIMER Selects the delay time to return

POS UNFIX WAITING

TIME

DSC BEEP Turns on or off the audible alarm

group call

ing a position call

Selects the AUTO POSITION

POLLING operation type

of AUTO POSITION POLLING

signal

Selects the delay time to move to

the requested channel automati-

cally after receiving a distress

call, All Ship call, or group call

to radio operation automatically

after no key press

Sets the maximum wait time to

obtain position information when

receiving a distress call, POS

Report call, or acknowledgement

to POS request call

when receiving a DSC call

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AUTO 67

AUTO POS REQUEST 77

30 sec 77

30 sec 119

15 min 120

15 sec 120

INDIVIDUAL CALL

GROUP CALL: ON ALL SHIPS: ON POS REQUEST: OFF POS REPORT: ON GEOGRAPHICAL POLLING CALL: OFF DSC TEST CALL: OFF

: ON

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18 GPS SETUP

The “GPS Setup” mode allows the parameters for the NMEA2000 or the NMEA

-0183 or the optional SCU-31 external GPS antenna to be customized for your operating requirements.

18.1 ORDER OF PRIORITY

Specify the order of priority of the connection devices to be used when obtaining location information.

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “NMEA2000”

or “NMEA-0183” then press the [ENTER] soft key to

save the new setting.

3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

The SUC-31 external GPS antenna is always set as the lowest priority.

18.2 COMPASS DIRECTION

This menu item selects the compass direction to be shown on the GX6000

display. The default setting is “COURSE-UP”.

 “SETUP”  “GPS SETUP”  “ORDER OF PRIORITY”

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired direc-

tion from “COURSE-UP” and “NORTH-UP”.

3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new setting.

4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

 “SETUP”  “GPS SETUP”  “COMPASS DIRECTION”

18.3 LOCATION FORMAT

This menu item selects the coordinate system to be shown on the GX6000 display. The default setting is “ddd°mm.mmmm”.

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired coor-

dinate system. The location format can be selected from “ddd°mm.mmmm” and “ddd°mm’ss””.

3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new setting.

4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

18.4 TIME OFFSET

Sets the local time offset between UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) and local time shown on the display. The offset is added or subtracted from the time

received from the GPS.

Refer to section “7.8.1 Changing the GPS Time” for details.

18.5 TIME AREA

This menu selection allows the radio to show UTC time or local time with the offset.

Refer to section “7.8.2 Changing the Time Area” for details.

18.6 TIME FORMAT

This menu selection allows the radio to show time in 12-hour or 24-hour format.

Refer to section “7.8.3 Changing the Time Format” for details.

18.7 UNITS OF MEASURE

This section allows you to set the speed, distance and altitude units.

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the item you want

to set.

3. Press the [SELECT] soft key.

 “SETUP”  “GPS SETUP”  “UNIT OF MEASURE”

4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the unit.

5. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.

6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

18.8 MAGNETIC VARIATION

This selection allows customizing the GPS COG (Course Over Ground) indication on the normal and compass pages and BRG on the waypoint and AIS pages. Refer to section “7.8.4 Changing COG to True or Magnetic” for details.

NOTE

Setting to “ON” is effective only when the RMC sentences with magnetic

data are input from external devices such as a GPS chart plotter.

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