Basic Operation - Interphase Vista Operation Manual

Interphase Vista
Softkeys
Short-cut
In this manual you will find
instruction on how to change all
adjustable settings by using the "soft
keys". However, any setting
adjustment can be done (when the
appropriate menu selection is made)
by turning the control knob.
Settings which can be adjusted by
using the control knob are:
Range
Alarm
Contrast
Sensitivity
Zoom
LCD screen contrast can be changed
any time while in the Main Menu
simply by turning the control knob.
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Power On/Off
Backlight

Basic Operation

The VISTA has been designed to be as easy to learn and
operate as possible. The raised push-button keys provide a
tactile feel to each operation and the VISTA responds with an
audible beep each time a key is pressed. All keys necessary
for operation of the unit are on the front panel. The VISTA
uses a unique approach called "soft keys" along the bottom of
the display. These five keys are labeled by the LCD display
and are controlled by the unit's software, thus the name "soft
keys".
In addition, a large front panel rotating knob eliminates the
need for multiple button pushes while making gain, depth
range, display contrast and many other adjustments. The
knob provides easy and quick adjustments while giving the
user a familiar style of operation.
Power/Backlight Key
Press the "Power/Backlight" key located at the lower right of
the unit to turn the VISTA on. The unit will respond with an
audible beep when it turns on. Pressing this key again turns
the backlight on and off, each time accompanied by a beep.
To turn the VISTA off, press this key and hold it down for
several seconds until the unit goes off.
Simulator/Demo Mode
Your VISTA includes a built-in DEMO simulator program
which makes it easy to practice with the unit and to get a
feeling for its many features before actually using it in real
situations on the water. We highly recommend you run
through this section on operation of the VISTA with the
DEMO mode activated to first learn basic feature controls.
The DEMO mode can be started from the SETUP menu as
described in the following section.
Cone Angle & Area Covered to Side
The VISTA's Cone Angle is approximately 12 degrees. The
Chart at right shows the approximate width of the cone at
different distances from the boat. Although 50% of the
acoustic radiation is concentrated within this cone, 50% is
also outside the cone which permits the VISTA to detect
targets typically up to twice the cone angle, (i.e. 24 degrees).
This means, for example, that at 1,000 feet the VISTA will
typically be able to see targets across a 420 foot width (210
feet each side of center). See Figure at right.
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