Microprocessor Reset; Initial Settings; Partial Reset; Full Reset - Kenwood TS-480HX Instruction Manual

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MICROPROCESSOR RESET

If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning,
resetting the microprocessor default settings may
resolve the problem. There are 2 levels of resetting
the microprocessor of the TS-480 transceiver: Partial
Reset and Full Reset.

INITIAL SETTINGS

For each VFO, the factory defaults for the operating
frequency and mode are as follows:
• VFO A: 14.000.00 MHz/ USB
• VFO B: 14.000.00 MHz/ USB
The Memory channels and Quick Memory channels
have no data stored.

PARTIAL RESET

Perform a Partial Reset if a key or control does not
function according to the instructions in this manual.
The following data is NOT erased by performing a
Partial Reset.
• Memory channel data
• Menu settings
• Antenna tuner preset data
• ANT 1/ ANT 2 selection data
• Frequency and mode data for the Auto Mode
function
• Various adjustment setting values
Reset the transceiver by pressing [A/B / M/V]+[
• A confirmation message appears when performing
the Partial Reset. Press [A/B / M/V] to proceed.
Otherwise, press any other key to cancel the
Partial Reset and return to normal operation.
• The VFOs reset to the factory default values.

FULL RESET

Perform a Full Reset if you want to erase all the data
in all the memory channels. In addition, this function
resets all the settings that you customized, to the
factory defaults (i.e.- menu settings, antenna tuner
preset data, etc.).
Reset the transceiver by pressing
[A=B/ SPLIT]+[ ].
A confirmation message appears when performing
Full Reset. Press [A=B/ SPLIT] to proceed.
Otherwise, press any other key to cancel the Full
Reset and return to normal operation.
When you perform the Full Reset:
• All frequencies, modes, memory data, adjustment
values, and AT preset data are set to the factory
default values.
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DEMONSTRATION MODE

The transceiver can be configured to enter the
demonstration mode for display purposes. To enter
the demonstration mode:
1 Switch the transceiver OFF.
2 Press [MENU/ F.LOCK]+[
transceiver ON.
• The display brightness changes, the LED turns
ON/ OFF, and alpha-numeric segments turn
ON/ OFF automatically.
• If you operate the transceiver while in the
demonstration mode, the demonstration is
temporarily paused. But, if no operation is
performed for more than 10 seconds, the
demonstration starts again.
3 To exit the demonstration mode, first turn the
transceiver OFF, then press
[MENU/ F.LOCK]+[
Note: You cannot exit the demonstration mode by simply switching
the transceiver OFF. You must switch the transceiver OFF then press
[MENU/ F.LOCK]+[
demonstration mode.
].
] to switch the
] to turn the transceiver ON.
] to turn the transceiver ON in order to exit the