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Furuno FM-4850 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE FM-4850 Model www.furuno.com...
  • Page 2 Electrical shock can result. power at the switchboard and contact a FURUNO service technician. Do not use high-pressure cleaners to Do not disassemble or modify the clean this equipment. equipment.
  • Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Turn off the power at the mains Note: This equipment has been tested switchboard before beginning the and found to comply with the FCC installation.
  • Page 4 Standard Steering compass compass ISEDC exposition aux radiations: 0.40 m 0.30 m FM-4850 0.70 m 0.45 m HS-4800 Cet équipement est conforme avec SP-4800 2.65 m 1.75 m ISEDC les limites d'exposition aux rayonnements définies pour un contrôlé...
  • Page 5 How to discard a used battery Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chap- ter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Contents Contents FOREWORD ................... 1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ............3 1. GETTING STARTED ..............4 1.1 Emergency Call (CH16) .................. 4 1.2 How to Call another Channel (CH16 or CH9) ..........4 1.3 Channels 13 and 67 (USA Channel Group only) ..........5 2.
  • Page 7 Contents FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 5.2 Triple Channel ....................37 6. SCAN ..................39 6.1 Scan All ......................39 6.2 Scan All + 16 ....................39 6.3 Memory Scan ....................39 6.4 Memory Scan + 16 ..................40 6.5 Editing Memory Channel List ................ 40 7.
  • Page 8 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Contents 11. CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP ..........63 11.1 Channel Group .................... 63 11.2 Second Priority Channel ................63 11.3 Edit Channel Name ..................64 11.4 Private Channel ................... 65 12. DSC SETUP ................66 12.1 Individual Directory ..................66 12.1.1 Adding an Entry .................
  • Page 9 Contents FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ............94 MENU TREE ................103 SPECIFICATIONS ..............106 PACKING LIST ................109 OUTLINE DRAWINGS ..............113 INTERCONNECTION ..............119 TOOLS ..................120...

  • Page 10: Foreword

    FOREWORD FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the FM-4850 FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the FM-4850 Marine VHF Radiotelephone. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. Since 1948, FURUNO has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and reliability throughout the world.
  • Page 11 FOREWORD FM-4850 Operator’s Manual  Program No.: FM : 0550258-01.**; HS-4800 : 0550259-01.**. (** denotes minor modifications.) CE declaration With regards to CE declarations, please refer to our website (www.furuno.com), for further information about RoHS conformity declarations.

  • Page 12: System Configuration

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Horn 12VDC GPS ANT VHF ANT Speaker GPA-017 (SPK:4ohm) NMEA0183 Pigtail EQUIPMENT Cable MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE FM-4850 EXTENSION CABLE NavNet NMEA2000 TZtouch/2 EXTENSION EXTENSION CABLE CABLE EQUIPMENT SPEAKER HANDSET Standard Supply SP-4800 HS-4800...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

     The total transmission should be within one minute.  The FM-4850 has DSC Distress calling, which can send a distress call digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. For more information, see section 4 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING. ...

  • Page 14: Channels 13 And 67 (Usa Channel Group Only)

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual GETTING STARTED The use of CH16 or CH9 should be limited to making initial contact only. A call should be within 1 minute, but can be repeated at a 2-minute interval. Before contact another vessel, refer to the channel charts in the Appendix and select a proper channel (working channel) for use after initial contact.

  • Page 15: Controls

    CONTROLS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 2. CONTROLS This section describes the controls of the handset HS-4800. It is used to control the FM-4850. 2.1 Handset Description [PTT]: Push-to-Talk Key The transmitter is enabled for voice communications with another vessel. Note When the PTT key on the handset is pressed continuously, transmission time is limited to five minutes.
  • Page 16 CH16. [ ]: On / Off Key Press the key to turn the handset on or off. If you turn off the last handset connected to the FM-4850, the FM-4850 will also be powered off.  Short press: Enter the display setup mode ...

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    HOME SCREEN FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 3. HOME SCREEN Description : indicates high power such as 25 W. : indicates low power such as 1 W. : indicates internal and External GNSS. This icon disappears if there is no GNSS data.
  • Page 18 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual HOME SCREEN Description Display location information including longitude, latitude, time, COG, and SOG. If there is no any information, it displays "NO GNSS DATA". Note There are three sensors including built-in sensor, NMEA2000 and NMEA0183. The last two are external sensors. Their priorities in...

  • Page 19: Digital Selective Calling

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 4. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 4.1 General Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a semi-automated method to establish a radio call. DSC has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. It has also been designated as a part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

  • Page 20: Dsc Distress Call

    Menu/DSC control, automatically return to the Step 3. 4.3 DSC Distress Call FM-4850 can send and receive DSC distress calls. When FM-4850 receives GNSS signals, FM-4850 can also transmit the latitude and longitude of the vessel together with the DSC distress call. 4.3.1...
  • Page 21 Press and hold the PTT key to announce your situation on CH16. Step 4 Initiate a DSC distress call with the nature of distress specified The FM-4850 is capable of transmitting a DSC distress call with the following distress categories: Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Listing,...
  • Page 22 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, and MOB (Man Overboard). Open the cover labeled "DISTRESS". Step 1 Short-press the Distress key. Step 2 The "DISTRESS" screen appears. Select "NATURE". Step 3 The "NATURE" screen appears. Step 4 Select the nature of the distress.

  • Page 23: How To Receive A Dsc Distress Call

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual received, or until the radio is turned off. The FM-4850 has a provision to pause the retransmitting of the distress call. To pause the distress call, select "PAUSE". Restart the DSC distress call After you select “PAUSE”, the button is switched to "RESUME". At this time, you can select "RESUME"...

  • Page 24: Individual Call

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Optional: The display shows the MMSI of the vessel in distress. To show Step 2 additional information of the vessel in distress, select "INFO", and then select "OK". To accept the distress call, select "ACCEPT".
  • Page 25 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual person's name and the MMSI number associated with the vessel you want to transmit the call should be added to the individual directory. For information about how to add entries to individual directory, see section 12.1.1 Adding an Entry.

  • Page 26: How To Receive An Individual Call

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING When the radio receives an acknowledgement, an alarm sounds and the Step 5 working channel changes to the channel selected in Step 3. Select "OK" on the screen. Press and hold the PTT key to talk into the handset.
  • Page 27 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual  ACCEPT: Select the soft key to continue with the call and switch to the requested channel.  REJECT: Select the soft key to reject the call. After you select "REJECT", the following screen appears. Select a reason for rejecting the call, and then an "UNABLE ACK"...

  • Page 28: Group Call

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING When the channel change mode is "MANUAL" When an individual call is received, the alarm sounds. Rotate the Step 1 Menu/DSC control to stop the alarm. The following screen appears. The screen shows the MMSI of the vessel calling and three soft keys:"ACCEPT", "REJECT", and "CANCEL".

  • Page 29: How To Initiate A Group Call

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 4.5.1 How to Initiate a Group Call Enter the group call page On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU" screen. Step 2 Go to "DSC CALL > GROUP".

  • Page 30: How To Receive A Group Call

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Select a channel. Step 3 Press the Menu/DSC control to initiate a group call. Step 4  When CH70 is busy, you can wait without pressing any key until CH70 is idle.  When the CH70 is idle, the radio waits for an acknowledgement.
  • Page 31 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual When the channel change mode is "AUTO" When a DSC Distress Alert is received, the alarm sounds. Rotate the Step 1 Menu/DSC control to stop the alarm. The screen shows the MMSI of the vessel calling and three soft keys: "ACCEPT", "REJECT", and "PAUSE".

  • Page 32: All Ships Call

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Select "ACCEPT" to switch to the requested channel. Step 2 Press and hold the PTT key to talk into the handset. Step 3 4.6 All Ships Call This feature allows you to initiate a safety call or an urgency call to DSC-equipped vessels without having their MMSIs in the directory or receive a safety call or an urgency call.

  • Page 33: How To Receive An All Ships Call

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Press the Menu/DSC control to initiate a group call. Step 5  When CH70 is busy, you can wait without pressing any key until CH70 is idle.  When CH70 is idle, the All Ships call is transmitted, and the radio switches to the selected channel.

  • Page 34: Position Request Call

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING  REJECT: Select the soft key to cancel the automatic channel switching. The radio returns to the home screen and the channel remains unchanged.  PAUSE: Select the soft key to pause the call and timing and temporarily disable automatic switching to the requested channel.

  • Page 35: How To Initiate A Position Request Call

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual position of that vessel on the radio screen. 4.7.1 How to Initiate a Position Request Call Enter the position request page Step 1 On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN MENU"...
  • Page 36 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Note If you receive an ACK from a ship that does not have location information, it would be easier to understand that it is expressed as "NO INFO" rather than "receive false position information".

  • Page 37: How To Receive A Position Request Call

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Initiate position request call by manually entering an MMSI number On the "POS REQUEST" page, select "MANUAL ID". Step 1 Rotate and press the Menu/DSC control to enter the MMSI of an Step 2 individual contact, and then press the Menu/DSC control.
  • Page 38 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING response or log. When it is set to other values, do as follows. When "POSITION ACK" is set to "MANUAL" When a DSC position request call is received, the alarm sounds. Rotate Step 1 the Menu/DSC control to stop the alarm.

  • Page 39: Auto Position Polling

    DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 4.8 Auto Position Polling This feature allows FM-4850 to automatically send a position request call at certain intervals. This feature must first be enabled from the "ACTIVATION" menu, then the vessel addresses must be set from the "SELECT ADDRESS" menu.

  • Page 40: How To Select Vessels To Which The Radio Sends Auto Position

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 4.8.2 How to Select Vessels to Which the Radio Sends Auto Position Request Calls On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU" screen. Go to "DSC CALL > AUTO POS POLLING".

  • Page 41: Dsc Log

    Step 5 4.9 DSC Log This feature allows the FM-4850 to record calls for review. icon appears in the log to indicate an unread received call message. The FM- 4850 can store logs for the latest 40 received distress calls, the latest 10 received position request calls, the latest 40 received other calls, the latest 40 transmitted calls, and the latest 10 transmitted acknowledges.

  • Page 42: Dsc Test

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Select a log you want to view. Step 5 You can initiate the call again or delete the log by pressing the "CALL" or "DELETE" soft key on the screen. 4.10 DSC Test This feature allows you to test whether your DSC radio can communicate normally with another DSC radio.
  • Page 43 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Initiate a DSC test call to a vessel registered in the individual directory Before you initiate a DSC test call from the individual directory, a vessel or person's name and the MMSI number associated with the vessel you want to transmit the call to should be added to the individual directory.
  • Page 44 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING When the radio receives an acknowledgement, an alarm sounds and the Step 4 following page appears. It means the radio you called has received the call. Select "OK" to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 45 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Initiate a DSC test call by manually entering an MMSI number On the "DSC TEST" page, rotate and press the Menu/DSC control to Step 1 select "MANUAL ID". Step 2 Rotate and press the MENU/DSC control to enter the MMSI of a vessel that you want to contact.

  • Page 46: Channel Watch

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL WATCH 5. CHANNEL WATCH 5.1 Dual Channel Dual channel scans two channels for communications. One channel is a normal VHF channel and the other is CH16. The following is how the DUAL CH feature works when a signal is received on one of the channel: ...
  • Page 47 CHANNEL WATCH FM-4850 Operator’s Manual  If a signal is received on CH16, the radio stops and listens only to CH16 until communication ends and then starts TRIPLE CH scan again. For information about how to set the second priority channel, see section 11.2 Second Priority Channel.

  • Page 48: Scan

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual SCAN 6. SCAN This feature allows you to select a scan mode to find the broadcasting channels. The available scan modes are as follows: SCAN ALL, SCAN ALL + 16, MEMORY SCAN, and MEMORY SCAN + 16.

  • Page 49: Memory Scan + 16

    SCAN FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 6.4 Memory Scan + 16 Memory Scan + 16 mode scans all memory channels in sequence, and checks CH16 after each programmed channel. Note Before you enable the Memory Scan +16 mode, at least one channel should be set as the memory channel.
  • Page 50 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual SCAN On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU" screen. Step 2 Go to "SCAN > EDIT MEMORY CH > ALL OFF". "MEM" icons disappear on the display. Press the Back key to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 51: Weather Mode

    Weather Mode FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 7. Weather Mode When the product works on the USA or CAN channel, the weather mode is enabled. In this case, you can monitor the weather report from National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). For information about how to select a Channel Group (USA or Canada), see section 11.1.
  • Page 52 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Weather Mode Select ON or OFF to enable or disable the feature. Step 3 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the Step 4 previous page.

  • Page 53: Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom

    Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 8. Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom Note When receiving DSC calls in the Fog Horn mode or the Hailer mode, the radio exits the Fog Horn mode or the Hailer mode and enters the call receiving page. 8.1 Fog Horn This feature sounds certain international standard fog horn tones through the speaker.
  • Page 54 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom Press and hold the PTT key to sound the fog horn. Step 2 To stop the fog horn, release the PTT key. Step 3 Press the Back key to return to the previous screen. Step 4...
  • Page 55 Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Sound warning signals Warning Function Remarks Signal For ship passing. The lengths and timing of the horn blasts are controlled by pressing and holding the PTT Manual key on the handset. For emergency siren. Yelp For power-driven One 5-second blast at 120-second interval.
  • Page 56 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom Warning Function Remarks Signal 2s 1s 2s1s 120s Sailboat Signal For vessels under One 3-second blast, followed by one2-second tow. interval, one 1-second blast, one 2-second interval, one 1-second blast, one 2-second interval, and one 1-second blast. Repeated every 120 seconds.

  • Page 57: Hailer

    Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Warning Function Remarks Signal 0.5s 0.5s 0.5s Aground Signal 8.2 Hailer The Hailer feature allows you to make an announcement at a high volume to people using a hailer and listen to the response from the hailer.

  • Page 58: Intercom

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom You can adjust the talking volume. Release the PTT key to listen to the response from the hailer. Step 4 Step 5 Press the Back key to return to the previous screen. 8.3 Intercom The Intercom feature allows the intercommunication between the handsets. This feature is available only when your radio is equipped with more than one handset.

  • Page 59: Edit Handset Name

    Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Select the handset to initiate a call, and cancel the call to press the Step 3 Menu/DSC control. For the called party, press and hold the PTT key to talk. Step 4 Screen for the intercom of the called party Step 5 Release the PTT key to listen to the response from the handset.
  • Page 60 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Fog Horn/Hailer/Intercom product. To edit the handset name, do as follows: Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Select "FOG/HAILER/IC". Step 2 The " FOG/HAILER/IC " page appears on the screen. Step 3 Select "EDIT HANDSET NAME".

  • Page 61: Setting Mmsi

    SETTING MMSI FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 9. SETTING MMSI You can register a MMSI and view the registered MMSI. For information about how to set MMSI number of your vessel, see section 4.2.2 How to Enter Your MMSI Number.

  • Page 62: General Setup

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual GENERAL SETUP 10. GENERAL SETUP 10.1 Display Setup This feature allows you to set the backlight and contrast of the screen for each handset separately. 10.1.1 Adjusting the Backlight On the home screen, press the Menu/DSC control to enter the "MAIN Step 1 MENU"...

  • Page 63: Time Offset

    GENERAL SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Go to "GENERAL SETUP > UNITS > TIME FORMAT". Step 2 Select "12 HOUR" or "24 HOUR". Step 3 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the Step 4 previous page.

  • Page 64: Speed

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual GENERAL SETUP Step 4 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the previous page. 10.2.3 Speed This feature allows you to set the unit of measurement for sailing speed. Note A GNSS receiver should be connected to the radio or the "INTERNAL GNSS"...

  • Page 65: Gnss Setup

    GENERAL SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Go to "GENERAL SETUP > KEY BEEP". Step 2 The following page appears on the screen. Select a level. Step 3 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the Step 4 previous page.

  • Page 66: Cog/Sog Display

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual GENERAL SETUP The following page appears on the screen. Select "ON" or "OFF". Step 2 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the Step 3 previous page. 10.4.3 COG/SOG Display This feature allows you to set whether to show Course Over Ground (COG)/Speed Over Ground (SOG) on the radio screen.

  • Page 67: I/O Port Setup

    GENERAL SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual After you input all information, press the Menu/DSC control to save the Step 3 setting and return to the previous page. 10.5 I/O Port Setup This section allows you to set whether to output GNSS, DSC and AIS data and allows you to select the port for outputting these data.

  • Page 68: Gnss Output

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual GENERAL SETUP Press the Menu/DSC control to save the setting and return to the Step 3 previous page. 10.5.3 GNSS OUTPUT This feature allows you to set whether to output the GNSS data. In the "I/O PORT SETUP" page, select "GNSS OUTPUT".

  • Page 69: Ais Output

    GENERAL SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 10.5.5 AIS OUTPUT This feature allows you to set whether to output the AIS data. In the "I/O PORT SETUP" page, select "AIS OUTPUT". Step 1 The following page appears on the screen. Select "ON" or "OFF".

  • Page 70: Diagnostic Test

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual GENERAL SETUP Select "OWN UNIT" to view the version of the radio, or select "ALL UNIT" Step 2 to view to view the versions of the radio and connected units. After you view the information, press the Menu/DSC control to return to Step 3 the previous screen.

  • Page 71: Fog Horn Frequency

    GENERAL SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Select whether to reset the items to factory settings. If you select "YES", Step 2 the radio will restart and is reset to factory settings. If you select "NO", the radio returns to the previous screen.

  • Page 72: Channel Function Setup

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP 11. CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP 11.1 Channel Group This feature allows you to select a channel group among International, USA, and Canada channel groups. Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Go to "CH FUNCTION SETUP >...

  • Page 73: Edit Channel Name

    CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Select a channel. Step 3 Press the Menu/DSC control to set the channel to the second priority Step 4 channel and then return to the previous screen. 11.3 Edit Channel Name When the radio mode is in use, the display shows a name under the channel number selected.

  • Page 74: Private Channel

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP Step 5 Press the Menu/DSC control to save the new channel name and return to the previous screen. 11.4 Private Channel This feature allows you to select a private channel. Note The "PRIVATE CH" menu is available only when the channel group is set to "INTERNATIONAL".

  • Page 75: Dsc Setup

    DSC SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 12. DSC SETUP 12.1 Individual Directory This feature allows you to save vessels' names or persons' names and the MMSI numbers associated with vessels you want to transmit individual calls, position request calls, and DSC test calls.

  • Page 76: Editing An Entry

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DSC SETUP 12.1.2 Editing an Entry Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Go to "DSC SETUP > INDIV DIRECTORY". Step 2 Select the entry needing editing. Step 3 The following page appears on the screen.

  • Page 77: Deleting An Entry

    DSC SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 12.1.3 Deleting an Entry Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Go to "DSC SETUP > INDIV DIRECTORY". Step 2 Select the entry needing deleting. Step 3 Select "DELETE". Step 4 Select "YES".

  • Page 78: Editing An Entry

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DSC SETUP 12.2.2 Editing an Entry Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Go to "DSC SETUP > GROUP DIRECTORY". Step 2 Select the entry needing editing. Step 3 The following page appears on the screen.

  • Page 79: Channel Change Mode

    DSC SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 12.3 Channel Change Mode This feature allows you to set the channel change mode of the radio. When selecting "MANUAL", you need to manually change the channel. When you select "AUTO", the radio automatically switches to the designated channel after 10 seconds without user intervention.

  • Page 80: Test Acknowledgement

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual DSC SETUP Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Go to "DSC SETUP > POSITION ACK". Step 2 The "POSITION ACK" page appears on the screen. Select "MANUAL", "AUTO", or "IGNORE". Step 3 ...

  • Page 81: Timeout

    DSC SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 12.8 Timeout This feature allows you to set the number of minutes the radio should keep a given screen displayed before it restores the standby display, if no radio operation is detected. You can set a timeout for two types of screen: the non-distress screen and the distress transmitting screen.

  • Page 82: Atis Setup

    ATIS SETUP 13. ATIS SETUP The FM-4850 supports the Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) used in Inland waterways in Europe. In the ATIS mode, the radio transmits a unique ATIS code each time the PTT key is released at the end of a transmission. You should check with your local marine regulatory authority in your country for assistance in obtaining an ATIS code.

  • Page 83: How To Enable/Disable The Atis Feature

    ATIS SETUP FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 13.2 How to Enable/Disable the ATIS Feature Press the Menu/DSC control until the "MAIN MENU" screen appears. Step 1 Select "ATIS SETUP". Step 2 The "ATIS SETUP" page appears on the screen. Step 3 Do one of the following: ...

  • Page 84: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

     The supply voltage range to the radio must be within 10.8 to 15.6 VDC.  Use only FURUNO-approved accessories and replacement parts.  In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your dealer.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 14.2 Troubleshooting When the FM-4850 does not work properly, you can follow the following troubleshooting procedures to fix it. Problem Possible Cause Solution Check the 10.8 to 15.6 Step 1 VDC battery connections and the...
  • Page 86 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE FM-4850 Operator’s Manual SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Check that the cable Step 1 (Red & Black) is The sound is not physically connected. emitted from the Accessory cable Check whether the Step 2 speaker. speaker cable is broken or short-circuited.
  • Page 87 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Problem Possible Cause Solution against overheating due to continuous transmission. Turn the system off and wait a The radio unit short while before turning the displays system on again. “STARTUP FAILED. TURN THE SYSTEM...

  • Page 88: Installation

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION 15. INSTALLATION 15.1 Equipment Lists Standard supply Name Type Remarks [Installation Materials] Tapping screw, UHF connector Radiotelephone FM-4850 [Other] Manual, Packing list Spare Fuse (250VAC, 8A) 2pcs [Installation Materials] Cushion, Template, Speaker SP-4800 Tapping screw [Accessories]...
  • Page 89 INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Name Type Code no. Remarks w/connectors FRU-NMEA-PMMFF- 001-506-830 (light), 2m w/connectors FRU-NMEA-PMMFF- 001-507-000 (light), 6m w/connector FRU-NMEA-PFF-010 001-507-010 (light), 1m w/connector FRU-NMEA-PFF-020 001-507-030 (light), 2m w/connector FRU-NMEA-PFF-060 001-507-040 (light), 6m w/connectors CB-05PM+05BF-010 000-167-968-11 (heavy), 1m w/connectors...

  • Page 90: Mounting

    004-365-780 For GPA-017/S Mounting Kit 15.2 Mounting 15.2.1 How to Install the Radio For desktop mounting Put the FM-4850 radio in a location where it is easy to install it. Step 1 Fix the radio with four screws. Step 2...

  • Page 91: How To Install The Handset

    INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual For wall mounting Put the FM-4850 radio in a location where it is easy to install it. Step 1 Fix the radio with four screws, taking care that the radio is correctly Step 2 oriented, with the cables and connectors facing upwards.

  • Page 92: How To Install The Speaker

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION 15.2.3 How to Install the Speaker For desktop mounting Put the hanger in a location where it is easy to install the SP-4800. Step 1 Fix the hanger with four screws. Step 2 Step 3 Set the speaker to the bracket.
  • Page 93 INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual For flush mounting Determine the position of installation holes according to the marking Step 1 template and drill the hole. Step 2 Pry off the frame from the front panel. Paste the installation sealing gasket on the back of the front panel.

  • Page 94: Wiring

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION 15.3 Wiring 15.3.1 Overview 15.3.2 VHF Antenna Requirements for the antenna Any good quality antenna that meets the requirements shown below can be used.  Frequency range: 155 to 164 MHz  Impedance: 50 ohms ...
  • Page 95 INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Select the location for the antenna considering the following points.  VHF antennas should be placed in a position which is as elevated and free as possible, with at least 2 meters horizontal separation from constructions made by conductive materials.
  • Page 96 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION Wiring Remove the antenna connector cover on the rear back of the unit. Step 1 Insert the antenna cable into the antenna connector. Step 2 Tighten the antenna hand tight. Step 3 Secure the cable with the electrical cable.

  • Page 97: Ground Cable

    INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 15.3.3 Ground Cable Loosen the screw on the rear back of the unit. Step 1 Place the grounding wire on the screw. Step 2 Tighten the screw again. Step 3 15.3.4 Power Cable Remove the outer sheath at one end of the cable on the unit.
  • Page 98 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION Step 3 Move the heat shrink tubes to the soldered connection, and then apply heat to the tubes. Secure the cable with electrical tape. Step 4...

  • Page 99: Nmea 0183 Wire

    INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual 15.3.5 NMEA 0183 Wire The NMEA 0183 wire can be used to connect the unit to a third-party GPS/GNSS receiver or multifunction display. The NMEA 0183 wire should be connected to a compatible NEMA 0183 device...

  • Page 100: Nmea2000 Connector (Can Bus Connector)

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION Note To avoid feedback, you should mount the horn speaker at least 3 m (10 ft) away from, and facing away from, the handset. Route or extend the wire from the horn speaker to the radio.

  • Page 101: Gps Antenna

    INSTALLATION FM-4850 Operator’s Manual Fasten the nut. Step 4 Fasten the three tapping screws. Step 5 Step 6 Fasten the cover on the extension cable and tighten it. 15.3.9 GPS Antenna Install the antenna unit referring to the antenna installation diagram at the back of this manual.
  • Page 102 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION Note Do not shorten the antenna cable. Note If the antenna cable is to be passed through a hole which is not large enough to pass the connector, unfasten the connector with a needle nose pliers and 3/8- inch open-end wrench.

  • Page 103: Channel Assignments

    CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS The following channel charts are provided for your reference. International Channel Chart T X ( M H R X ( M H Mode 156.050 160.650 Duplex Public Correspondence (marine operator) 156.100 160.700 Duplex Public Correspondence (marine operator) 156.150...
  • Page 104 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS T X ( M H R X ( M H Mode 157.300 161.900 Duplex Public Correspondence (marine operator) 157.350 161.950 Duplex Public Correspondence (marine operator) 157.400 162.000 Duplex Public Correspondence (marine operator) 156.025 160.625 Duplex...
  • Page 105 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual T X ( M H R X ( M H Mode 157.175 161.775 Duplex Public Correspondence (marine operator) 157.225 161.825 Duplex Public Correspondence (marine operator) 157.275 161.875 Duplex Public Correspondence (marine operator) 157.325 161.925 Duplex Public Correspondence (marine operator) 157.375...
  • Page 106 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode Finland/Norway/Sweden/ private 155.650 155.650 Simplex channel Denmark/Finland/Norway/Sweden/ 155.625 155.625 Simplex private channel Denmark/Finland/Norway/Sweden/ 155.775 155.775 Simplex private channel Denmark/Finland/Norway/Sweden/ 155.825 155.825 Simplex private channel 157.550 162.150 Duplex Holland private channel 157.850 157.850...
  • Page 107 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode International Distress, Safety Calling. Ships required to carry radio, USCG, 156.800 156.800 Simplex and most coast stations maintain a listening watch on this channel. High power (25 W)initially State & local government maritime control 156.850...
  • Page 108 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode Non-Commercial. VDSMS Low power (1 W) initially 156.575 156.575 Simplex Power override Non-Commercial (Inter-ship only). 156.625 156.625 Simplex VDSMS 156.675 156.675 Simplex Port Operations 156.725 156.725 Simplex Port Operations Port Operations 156.775 156.775...
  • Page 109 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode Public Correspondence 156.100 160.700 Duplex (Marine Operator) Public Correspondence 156.150 160.750 Duplex (Marine Operator) Pacific coast: coast guard 156.200 156.200 Simplex East coast: commercial fishing 156.250 156.250 Simplex Port Operations, VTS in Seattle 156.300...
  • Page 110 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode 161.850 Duplex (Receive only) 157.300 161.900 Duplex Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.350 161.950 Duplex Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.400 162.000 Duplex Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 162.000 Duplex (Receive only) 156.025 160.625 Duplex...
  • Page 111 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual TX(MHz) RX(MHz) Mode Port Operations (inter-ship only) 156.775 156.775 Simplex Low power (1 W) only Port Operations (inter-ship only) 156.825 156.825 Simplex Low power (1 W) only Port Operations (inter-ship only) 156.875 156.875 Simplex Low power (1 W) only 156.925...

  • Page 112: Menu Tree

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual MENU TREE MENU TREE MAIN MENU Bold Italic: Default, Under Line : “FACTORY RESET” items ├ DSC CALL │ ├ INDIVIDUAL (DIRECTORY, RECENT CALLS, MANUAL ID) │ ├ GROUP (DIRECTORY, RECENT CALLS, MANUAL ID) │ ├ ALL SHIPS (SAFETY, URGENCY) │...
  • Page 113 MENU TREE FM-4850 Operator’s Manual │ │ ├ TIME FORMAT (12 HOUR, 24 HOUR) │ │ ├ TIME OFFSET (-13 to +13, 0) │ │ ├ SPEED (KNOTS, MILE/HOUR, KILOMETER/HOUR) │ │ └ BEARING (TRUE, MAGNETIC) │ ├ KEY BEEP (OFF, LEVEL1, LEVEL2, LEVEL3, MAX) │...
  • Page 114 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual MENU TREE SQUELCH (OFF, 1 to 8, MAX, 3) VOLUME (OFF, 1 to 14, MAX, 1) FOG HORN VOLUME (OFF, 1 to 14, MAX, 1) HAILER TAKING VOLUME (OFF, 1 to 14, MAX, 1) HAILER LISTENING VOLUME (OFF, 1 to 14, MAX, 1)

  • Page 115: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS 1. GENERAL 1.1 Channels International, USA and Canada With ± 1.5 kHz 1.2 Frequency stability 1.3 Communication system Simplex / Semi-duplex 1.4 Antenna impedance 50 ohms 1.5 Display Monochrome, 192×128 dot (HS-4800) 2. TRANSMITTER 2.1 Frequency Range 156.025MHz to 162.000MHz...
  • Page 116 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS 6. GNSS receiver 6.1 Receiving Frequency 1575.42 MHz 6.2 Number of channel 72 channels 6.3 Accuracy 6.4 Position fixing time (cold start) 120 sec typical 6.5 Position update interval 1 sec 7. SPEAKER POWER OUTPUT 7.1 Handset 1W (16ohm) 7.2 Speaker...
  • Page 117 5 A (at 25W output, with all options) Receive : 2.5 A (at 3W audio output) Standby : 10. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION -15 ℃ to +55 ℃ 10.1 Ambient temperature 93% or less at +40 ℃ 10.2 Relative humidity 10.3 Degree of protection IP67 (FM-4850, HS-4800, SP-4800)

  • Page 118: Packing List

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual PACKING LIST PACKING LIST...
  • Page 119 PACKING LIST FM-4850 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 120 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual PACKING LIST...
  • Page 121 PACKING LIST FM-4850 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 122: Outline Drawings

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual OUTLINE DRAWINGS OUTLINE DRAWINGS FM-4850 Desktop mounting and wall mounting Upward (for wall mounting) 217.2 230.0 247.0 #1 Service Space Weight: 1.75 kg...
  • Page 123 OUTLINE DRAWINGS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual HS-4800 Desktop mounting and wall mounting Weight: 0.3 kg...
  • Page 124 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual OUTLINE DRAWINGS SP-4800 Desktop mounting Weight: 0.76 kg...
  • Page 125 OUTLINE DRAWINGS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual SP-4800 Flush mounting Weight: 0.76 kg...
  • Page 126 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual OUTLINE DRAWINGS...
  • Page 127 OUTLINE DRAWINGS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 128: Interconnection

    FM-4850 Operator’s Manual INTERCONNECTION INTERCONNECTION...

  • Page 129: Tools

    TOOLS FM-4850 Operator’s Manual TOOLS Name Name Diagonal pliers Utility knife Philips screwdriver Wire stripper Flathead screwdriver Electric iron Adjustable wrench Heat-shrink tube Heat gun Waterproof adhesive tape Marker Electric drill Multimeter Drill ESD-preventive gloves Electric saw ESD-preventive wrist strap...
  • Page 130 FM-4850 Operator’s Manual TOOLS...
  • Page 131 Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet: Latvian Ar šo Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. deklar , ka augst k min ts radioiek rta atbilst (LV) Direkt vai 2014/53/ES. Pilns ES atbilst bas deklar cijas teksts ir pieejams š d interneta vietn :...
  • Page 132 O texto integral da declaração de conformidade está disponível no seguinte endereço de Internet: Romanian Prin prezenta, Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. declar c men ionat mai sus tipul de (RO) echipamente radio este în conformitate cu Directiva 2014/53/UE. Textul integral al declara iei UE de conformitate este disponibil la urm toarea...
  • Page 133 (Elemental Chlorine Free) The paper used in this manual is elemental chlorine free. FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer 9-52, Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya, 662-8580, JAPAN A : NOV. 2018 All rights reserved. Printed in China Pub. No. OME-57090-A 5202010060121A FM-4850...

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