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  • Page 1 JSS-296 MF/HF RADIO EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Cautions Against High Voltage

    CAUTIONS AGAINST HIGH VOLTAGE Radio and radar devices are operated by high voltages of anywhere from a few hundred volts up to many hundreds of thousands of volts. Although there is no danger with normal use, it is very dangerous if contact is made with the internal parts of these devices.

  • Page 4: First Aid

    First aid Note points for first aid Unless there is impending danger leave the victim where he or she is, then begin artificial respiration. Once you begin artificial respiration, you must continue without losing rhythm. (1) Make contact with the victim cautiously, there is a risk that you may get electrocuted. (2) Switch off the machinery and then move the victim away slowly if you must.
  • Page 5 If the victim has a pulse but is not breathing ("Mouth to mouth" resuscitation) Figure 1. (1) Place the victim's head facing backward (place something under the neck like a pillow). (2) Point the chin upward to widen the trachea. (3) Pinch the victim's nose, take a deep breath, then put your mouth over the victim's mouth and exhale completely, making sure that your mouth completely covers the victim's mouth.
  • Page 6 If the victim has no pulse and is not breathing (Heart massage in combination with artificial respiration.) Figure 2 If the victim has no pulse, his or her pupils are dilated, and if you cannot detect a heartbeat, the heart may have stopped, beginning artificial respiration is critical.

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Thank you for purchasing JRC MF/HF Radio Equipment model JSS-296. For best operation and performance results, read this manual thoroughly before use. Keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference. Make use of this manual when experiencing operation difficulties.

  • Page 8: Before Operation

    Before Operation Concerning the symbols This manual uses the following symbols to explain correct operation and to prevent injury or damage to property. The symbols and descriptions are as follows. Understand them before proceeding with reading this manual. WARNING Indicates a warning that, if ignored, may result in serious injury or even death.

  • Page 9: Handling Precautions

    Handling Precautions WARNING Do not disassemble or modify this unit. Doing so may cause fire, electric al shock, or failure. Do not use a voltage other than specified. Doing so may cause fire, elec trical shock, or failure. If you remove a unit, be sure to store it in a non-conductive bag. If you wrap It up with materials such as aluminum foil, the back-up power suppl y may Short circuit and the ICs may be damaged.
  • Page 10 Handling Precautions CAUTION Do not use this equipment in an environment other than that specified. Doing so may cause failure or malfunction. Do not turn the trimmer resistors or trimmer capacitors on the PCB unit (they are preset at the factory). Doing so may cause failure or malfunction. Do not install the equipment in a place near water or in one with excessive humidity, steam, dust or soot.
  • Page 11 NCT-196N There are three methods of transmitting a distress call. These methods are described below in order of ease of use, with the easiest first. Transmitting Distress Calls 1 Procedure Open the cover on the left and press DISTRESS The following screen is displayed. DISTRESS CALL Transmissible Address...
  • Page 12 When the distress transmission is completed, the screen is displayed as follows for a few seconds. DISTRESS CALL Send Completed TX frequency : 2,187.5 kHz TX date&time :06.Sep.2001(Thu) 01:27 The distress transmission is repeated at random intervals of 3.5 to 4.5 minutes. On completion of the transmission, the screen is changed as follows.
  • Page 13 Transmitting Distress Calls 2 Front panel Procedure Press 2187.5kHz 8414.5kHz DISTRESS Open the cover on the left and press The following screen is displayed. DISTRESS CALL Transmissible Address : XXXXXXXXX Nature : UNDESIGNATED DIST Dist-position : 12 34’N123 45’E Dist-UTC : 01:26 Dist-telecomm : J3E TEL End of sequence: EOS...
  • Page 14 When the distress transmission is completed, the screen is displayed as follows for a few seconds. DISTRESS CALL Send Completed TX frequency : 2,187.5 kHz TX date&time :06.Sep.2001(Thu) 01:27 The distress transmission is repeated at random intervals of 3.5 to 4.5 minutes. On completion of the transmission, the screen is changed as follows.
  • Page 15 Transmitting Distress Calls 3 The NCT-196N enables an operator to create and edit messages for transmission. Procedure Confirm that the "DSC watching" screen is displayed. DSC watching 06.Sep.2001(Thu) 01:26 12 34’N123 45’E SPEED:12.4KT at 01:26 Self-ID = XXXXXXXXX [UTC] Press MENU The "MENU #1-EDIT&CALL"...

  • Page 16: Receiving Distress Calls

    When the distress transmission is completed, the screen is displayed as follows for a few seconds. DISTRESS CALL Send Completed TX frequency : 2,187.5 kHz TX date&time :06.Sep.2001(Thu) 01:27 The distress transmission is repeated at random intervals of 3.5 to 4.5 minutes. On completion of the transmission, the screen is changed as follows.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CAUTIONS AGAINST HIGH VOLTAGE ................i Cautions concerning treatment of electrocution victims..........i First aid ..........................ii Preface ...........................v Before Operation ......................vi Handling Precautions....................vii 1. INTRODUCTION ..................... 1-1 Outlines..........................1-1 Features..........................1-1 Configuration ........................1-2 External View........................1-4 Block Diagram ........................1-6 2.
  • Page 18 Setting the wait time for ATS ..................3-19 3.4.3. 0 Turning the key-in sounds ON/OFF ................3-19 3.4.3. Setting the loudspeaker output ON/OFF................ 3-20 3.4.3. 2 List of shortcut keys......................3-21 3.4.3. 3 DSC operations ........................3-23 3.5.1 Menus and Modes ......................3-23 3.5.2 Receiving Messages ......................
  • Page 19 Abbreviations Amplitude Modulation. The carrier amplitude is modulated in accordance with the signal. AMVER: Automated Mutual-assistance Vessel Rescue System ARQ: Automatic Repeat Request ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange ATS: Automatic Tuning Start ATU: Antenna Tuner AUTO TELEX: A kind of Telex communication. The line is automatically established by receiving a free signal transmitted from a coast station.
  • Page 20 IMO: International Maritime Organization ITU: International Telecommunication Union. Regulates the treaty and rules relating to the telecommunication of wire, wireless, land wires, marine, air and space. As internal machinery, there are WARC, CCIR, CCITT and others. Medium Frequency (300 kHz to 3 MHz) NBDP: Narrow Band Direct Printing NNSS:...

  • Page 21: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 1.1 Outlines The JSS-296 MF/HF Radio Equipment is designed for vessels navigating A2, A3 and A4 sea areas. It consists of mainly the JSB-196GM Radiotelephone, NFC-296 Antenna Tuning Unit (ATU), NCT-196N DSC/NBDP MODEM, NDZ-127J Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), NDF-268 Keyboard, and NAH-692 Power Amplifier, and...

  • Page 22: Configuration

    1.3 Configuration WARNING Do not disassemble or modify this unit. Doing so may cause fire, electrical sh ock, or failure. Do not use a voltage other than specified. Doing so may cause fire, electrical shock, or failure. CAUTION Do not use this equipment in an environment other than that specified. Doing so may cause failure or malfunction.
  • Page 23 NKG-800 Printer NFC-296 ATU NDZ-127J DTE NDF-268 Keyboard NCT-196N DSC/NBDP Modem NAH-692 Power Amplifier JSB-196GM Radiotelephone...

  • Page 24: External View

    1.4 External View JSB-196GM Radiotelephone (Unit: mm) NFC-296 Antenna Tuner (Unit: mm)
  • Page 25 NCT-196N DSC/NBDP Modem (Unit: mm) NAH-692 Power Amplifier (Unit: mm)

  • Page 26: Block Diagram

    1.5 Block Diagram JSB-196GM MF/HF Radio Equipment...
  • Page 27 NCT-196N DSC/NBDP Modem...
  • Page 28 NAH-692 Power Amplifier CONT DC24V +BK/RBK DC24V DC80V...
  • Page 29 NFC-296 Antenna Tuning Unit LOW_R (Impedance < 50 ohm) SWR_VR SWR_VF L_PHASE...

  • Page 30: Part Names And Functions

    2. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS JSB-196GM Radio Equipment Operation Panel MIC Connector NQW-213 PTT Switch Hand Set Fuse 40A Fuse 40A Rx Antenna Input Ground Terminal Ground Terminal External Speaker Output ATU Control Output Accessory Terminal NCT-196N DSC/NBDP Modem GLOBE E-mail (option) / PC Telegraph Key Jack 13.6VDC Power Source Input...
  • Page 31 SCAN MODE 2 1 8 2 RX FREQ TUNE TX FREQ COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE 1.5m Liquid Crystal Display Panel Enters the input information. Starts channel selection. Connects the hand microphone or handset. Jog Dial Used to select a channel or receive POWER frequency or to select a menu.
  • Page 32 Operation Panel DTE Terminal DMC Terminal Power Switch Rx Antenna Input Ground Terminal TRX/NMEA Terminal JSB-196/196GM Terminal Printer Terminal Fuse 7.5A Printer 13.6VDC Power Output Terminal 13.6VDC Power Source Input...
  • Page 33 NCT-196N DSC/NBDP MODEM PRINT: Prints the current mode operations. In Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel "DSC watching" mode, this key selects "PRINTMENU." DISTRESS QUIT: Quits editing and returns to the higher Sends a distress call. mode (MENU, etc.). POS: When selecting "WORK FREQUENCY" Transmit/Receive lamp and "POSITION"...
  • Page 34 NAH-692 Power Amplifier...
  • Page 35 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel Display for menu mode or selected meter value Menu Buttons DIM: Dimmer control switch (High/ Medium/ Low) CLR: Clear button for menu selection or alarm sound MENU: MENU mode setting button ENT: Selected menu or parameter entry button Menu Dial Adjust the LCD contrast and select the menu items AC Power Switch...

  • Page 37: Operations

    3. OPERATIONS This chapter describes mainly the way to use the JSS-296. ATTENTION Regarding the JSB-196GM Radiotelephone or NCT-196N DSC/NBDP Modem operations in detail, see the specialized instruction manuals for them respectively. 3.1 System Standby 3.1.1 Turning the Power ON 1.

  • Page 38: Mode Change

    3.2 MODEM MODE Change After turning ON the system, according to the mode setting when the system was turned OFF last, the NCT-196N selects the mode. However if needed to change the mode, operate the system in accordance with the following procedure. 3.2.1 MODE change to DSC 1.

  • Page 39: Mode Change To Tlx

    3.2.2 MODE change to TLX 1. Confirm that the NDZ-127J displays the following screen in any mode except for TLX. 2. Press Enter on the NDF-268 Keyboard. 3. After the mode change completed, the following initial display appears. The mode of the peripheral units such as JSB-196/196GM and NCT-196N is changed Note to TLX mode simultaneously by the above-mentioned operation.

  • Page 40: Setting Position And Time Data

    3.3 Setting Position and Time Data ATTENTION If the position and time data from navigation aids such as a GPS receiver stop for more than 5 minutes, or if it past for more than 4 hours without further input after entering position and time data manually, the NCT-196N sounds alarm.
  • Page 41 3. Press again. MENU The "MENU#2-READOUT&SETUP" screen is displayed. MENU #2 -READOUT&SETUP Select no. 1.Received distress message readout 2.Received others message readout 3.Setup to scroll. 4.Self test 4. Press , and then press The "SETUP" screen is displayed. SETUP Select no. 1.Date&time edit 2.Position edit 3.Calling frequency registration...

  • Page 42: Specifying Position Input (Position Edit)

    3.3.2 Specifying Position Input (POSITION EDIT) This operation enters the ship's position data manually. However if the NCT-196N is connected to a navigation aid, which inputs the date and time data, the data from the navigation aid overwrite this position data input manually because the navigation aid has priority over the NCT-196N.

  • Page 43: Radiotelephone Operations

    3.4 Radiotelephone operations 3.4.1 Turning the Power ON / OFF CAUTION Never touch the antenna terminal, grounding terminal or counterpoise when the JSB-196GM is turned ON. Doing so, may cause electrical shock. Place Antenna Tuner NFC-196, antenna and counterpoise in position where no one touches them.

  • Page 44: Communication Procedure

    3.4.2 Communication Procedure The JSB-196GM employs the Jog Dial for simply setting or selection for principal functions such as TX/RX frequency, communication mode, output power, squelch, AGC, etc. and the following procedures are provided for pleasant communication. 3.4.2.1 Setting the channel number with the Jog Dial User channels can be set with the Jog Dial.

  • Page 45: Monitoring The Transmissio Frequency

    3.4.2.2 Monitoring the transmission frequency In semi-duplex mode the TX/RX frequency are set differently , though only one way transmission or reception is possible at the same time. The transmission frequency signal can be checked for interference. Procedure LISN/ 1. Press LISN/ JSB-196 starts to receive TX frequency.

  • Page 46: Manually Inputting Frequency

    3.4.2.4 Manually inputting frequency In this case, communication mode must be set in advance(For setting of a radio mode, see "5.3.1 setting a communication mode").TX and RX frequency can be set with keypad as follows. Procedure Examples of display on the LCD (in the TEL mode) Example of RX frequency 4357.0 kHz / TX frequency 4065.0 kHz .

  • Page 47: Scanning Reception

    3.4.2.5 Scanning reception The reception frequency stored in user channel group 1 to 10, each 20 channels can be scanned. You can select a desired group (20 user channels per group) for scanning. Procedure Examples of display on the LCD (in the TEL mode) Example of group 7.

  • Page 48: Other Functio Settings

    3.4.3 Other Function Settings The function setting is basically executed by using key and the Jog Dial, and the settable MENU items blinks and is set with key. 3.4.3.1 Setting the communication mode In the use of manually inputting frequency, communication mode must be set in advance. Procedure Examples of display on the LCD (in the TEL mode)

  • Page 49: Setting The Uotput Power

    3.4.3.2 Setting the output power The output power can be set to "HI (150W)" or "LOW (50W)". Procedure Examples of display on the LCD Press ,then turn the Jog Dial until MENU "Power" in the channel field of the LCD blinks.

  • Page 50: Adjusting Squelch Level

    3.4.3.4 Adjusting squelch level The squelch circuit functions to mute received signals based on its level. The larger the squelch level, the larger the antenna input level is required to open the squelch circuit. When the squelch circuit is activated (mute status), in the LCD turns on.

  • Page 51: Setting The Scanning Speed

    3.4.3.5 Setting the scanning speed The scanning time for each channel is settable between 0.3 to 5 seconds.(multiple of 0.1 second) Procedure Examples of display on the LCD Example of 0.3 seconds. MENU Press , then turn the Jog Dial until "SCAN SPD"...
  • Page 52 Procedure Examples of display on the LCD Press Press the RX frequency. The RX frequency is , , , , ..displayed in the channel field of the LCD. RX FREQ , , , , ..TX FREQ Press (*2)

  • Page 53: Registering A Channel Group Name

    3.4.3.7 Registering a channel group name 200 user channels are grouped into 10 groups, each 20 channels. These groups are used for scanning reception, and can be named for quick selection. Procedure Examples of display on the LCD MENU Press , then turn the Jog Dial until "GRP MEMO"...

  • Page 54: Setting The Meter Indication Mode

    3.4.3.8 Setting the meter indication mode The bar indicator on the bottom of the LCD indicates signal level during reception or output during transmission, furthermore output indication is settable to the output power mode or antenna current mode. Procedure Examples of display on the LCD MENU Press , then turn the Jog Dial until...

  • Page 55: Setting The Wait Time For Ats

    3.4.3.10 Setting the wait time for ATS On the ATS function, wait time for tuning start after change of channel / frequency is adjustable. Procedure Examples of display on the LCD MENU Press , then turn the Jog Dial until "ATS WAIT"...

  • Page 56: Setting The Loudspeaker Output On/Off

    3.4.3.12 Setting the loudspeaker output ON / OFF The loudspeaker output can be turned OFF. Procedure Examples of display on the LCD MENU Press , then turn the Jog Dial until "SPEAKER" blinks. Press "SPEAKER" lights steadily and "ON" blinks. Turn the Jog Dial to select "ON"...

  • Page 57: List Of Shortcut Keys

    Disable the output of the built-in loudspeaker. CHECK Perform the Self Diagnosis function. VERSION Display the farm-ware version on Control unit CDJ-1960, DSP, Antenna Tuner and Power Amplifier. Note In JSS-296, Control unit’s version must be 2.00 or later. 3-21...
  • Page 58 3-22...

  • Page 59: Dsc Operations

    3.5 DSC operations This section describes menus and modes (Section 3.5.1), receiving DSC calls (Section 3.5.2), and making DSC calls (Section 3.5.3). Section 3.5.4 describes how to store the calling frequencies used with the DSC, and the setting of destination IDs, etc. 3.5.1 Menus and Modes (1) Menu Hierarchy...
  • Page 60 (2) Transition Among Modes The following chart shows the keys and key combinations used to shift from one mode to another on the NCT-196N. Print menu FUNC Select print menu. Quit print menu. FUNC Received message Display and print watching received message.

  • Page 61: Receiving Messages

    3.5.2 Receiving Messages (1) Receiving a Message When a message is received, it is displayed on the screen and printed out on the printer, if a printer is connected. In addition, depending on its content, the message is classified as either a distress/urgent message or a general message and the corresponding panel lamp blinks.
  • Page 62 (2) Reading a Distress/Urgent Message Messages are loaded at the "DSC watching" screen. ATTENTION To prevent unnecessary distress message relay transmission, the NCT-196N automatically deletes distress/urgency messages after 48 hours since these received. Thus the procedure above- mentioned to read distress message received is invalid at that time. Procedure 1.
  • Page 63 4. Press , and then press The "RECEIVED DISTRESS MESSAGE READOUT" screen is displayed. RECEIVED DISTRESS MESSAGE READOUT #01 RX date&time :06.Sep.2001(Thu) 01:26 Format :DISTRESS Address :XXXXXXXXX Nature :UNDESIGNATED DIST to scroll. Dist-position :12 34’N123 45’E Dist-UTC :01:26 Dist-telecomm :J3E TEL End of sequence:EOS RX frequency .
  • Page 64 (3) Reading a General Message Messages are loaded at the "DSC watching" screen. Procedure 1. Press twice to display the "MENU#2-READOUT&SETUP" screen. MENU The screen shown in step 3 of "(2) Reading a Distress/Urgent Message" is displayed. 2. Press , and then RECEIVED OTHERS MESSAGE READOUT RX date&time :06.Sep.2001(Thu) 01:26...

  • Page 65: Sending Messages

    3.5.3 Sending Messages The following table lists the menus and menu items. When compiling a message, select the necessary items from these menus. Refer to the section on making calls for how to select the items for the respective call types. Menu Menu items Content...
  • Page 66 Menu Menu items Content NATURE UNDESIGNATED DIST ABANDONING EPIRB EMISSION FIRE EXPLOSION FLOODING COLLISION GROUNDING LISTING SINKING DISABLED ADRIFT MAN OVERBOARD PIRACY ROBBERY TELECOMMAND J3E TEL F3E J3E SIMP TEL F3E J3E DUP TEL F1B J2B FEC TTY F1B J2B ARQ TTY ACK RQ ACK BQ 3-30...
  • Page 67 (1) INDIVIDUAL CALL Compiling and transmitting the message is enabled by specifying the address of a specific coastal or ship station. NOTE:can only be selected when SAFETY category is selected. NOTE:can only be selected when DISTRESS category is selected and the destination is a coastal station. 3-31...
  • Page 68 Procedure Example: ROUTINE procedure. 1. Check that the "DSC watching" screen is displayed. DSC watching 06.Sep.2001(Thu) 01:26 12 34’N123 45’E SPEED:12.4KT at 01:26 Self-ID = XXXXXXXXX [UTC] 2. Press MENU The "MENU#1-EDIT&CALL" screen is displayed. MENU #1-EDIT&CALL Select no. 1.Individual call 2.Acknowledgement 3.Distress call 4.Distress relay call...
  • Page 69 Entering the respective items: After selecting each item, press to confirm the selection. (1) Address: Use the numerical keys ( ) to specify the address of the destination station (coastal or ship station). (2) Category Telecommand-1: Use the keys to select the items. Telecommand-2 (3) Ship's position: Use the...
  • Page 70 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CALL In the event that the received general message requests acknowledgement, a message of acknowledgement is automatically produced. Creating and transmitting a distress acknowledgement message is also possible. 3-34...
  • Page 71 (2-1) INDIVIDUAL ACK CALL Procedure Example: An acknowledgement call based on the message received 1. From the "MENU#1-EDIT&CALL" screen, press , and then press The "Acknowledgement" screen is displayed. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Select no. 1.INDIVIDUAL ack. Rcv 06.Sep.01:20 2.INDIVIDUAL ack. EDIT 3.DISTRESS ack. EDIT :Select 1 to edit the received message.
  • Page 72 3. Press CALL The following screen is displayed and the message is transmitted. INDIVIDUAL ACK CALL Transmitting TX frequency 4,357.0 kHz TX date&time 06.Sep.2001(Thu) 01:30 If the tuner is not tuned to the transmission frequency, the "tuner mismatch!!" warning message is Note displayed.
  • Page 73 (2-2) DISTRESS ACK CALL Perform the distress acknowledgement call as follows. The message is not made automatically because confirmation of the distress condition is necessary. Compile the acknowledgment message manually and then transmit it. Compile the acknowledgment call so that the contents are the same as the received distress message. ATTENTION When a distress call is received, perform communication according to "RECEPTION OF DSC DISTRESS ALERT".
  • Page 74 (3) Dist-position: Use the keys to determine the direction, and then input the ship's position using the numerical keys ( (4) Dist-UTC: Use the numerical keys ( ) to enter the time. (5) Call TX/RX freq: Use the keys to select one of the preset frequencies, or use the numerical keys ( ,and ) to specify a frequency directly.
  • Page 75 DISTRESS CALL Data such as the nature of the distress, position, and time can be compiled and transmitted in detail. A distress call is transmitted repeatedly at 3.5- to 4.5-minute intervals until acknowledgement is received. 3-39...
  • Page 76 Procedure 1. From the "MENU#1-EDIT&CALL" screen, press , and then press The "DISTRESS CALL" screen is displayed. DISTRESS CALL Transmissible Address XXXXXXXXX Nature UNDESIGNATED DIST Dist-position 12 34’N123 45’E Dist-UTC 01:20 scroll the screen. Dist-telecomm J3E TEL End of sequence Call TX/RX freq 2,187.5 / 2,187.5 kHz The following items have been set in this example.
  • Page 77 About Distress Calls Distress calls, distress relay and distress acknowledgement functions are described here. Distress Call Transmission Distress type FORMAT CATEGOLY TELECOMMAND-1 Operating keys No. of transmissions DISTRESS DISTRESS DISTRESS successive transmissions with intervals DISTRESS DISTRESS successive transmissions CALL DISTRESS with intervals DISTRESS INDIVIDUAL...
  • Page 78 DISTRESS RELAY CALL Normally, a distress call is acknowledged by a coastal station, but if there is not acknowledgement by any station (e.g., due to propagation, etc.) relay it after editing the message for a relay call by selecting this menu. Normally, a distress relay is made by selecting this menu.
  • Page 79 Procedure Example: Procedure of a distress relay call to all ships 1. From the "MENU#1-EDIT&CALL" screen, press , and then press The "DISTRESS RELAY CALL" screen is displayed. DISTRESS RELAY CALL Select no.__ 1.ALL SHIP’S DIST rly EDIT 2.INDIVIDUAL DIST rly EDIT 1.
  • Page 80 3. Press , and then open the cover on the left and press for at least 3 CALL DISTRESS seconds (until the intermittent alarm tone changes to a continuous tone). The following screen is displayed and the message is transmitted. ALL SHIP’S DIST-RELAY Transmitting TX frequency...
  • Page 81 AUTO/SEMI-AUTO CALL This mode is available only to coastal stations where the telephone on board can be connected on-line to a public line on the land after DSC communication on the MF/HF band. 3-45...
  • Page 82 Procedure 1. From the "MENU#1-EDIT&CALL" screen, press , and then press The "AUTO/SEMI-AUTO CALL" screen is displayed. AUTO/SEMI-AUTO CALL Transmissible Address XXXXXXXXX Telecommand-1 J3E TEL Telecommand-2 NO INFORMATION Ship’s position 12 34’N123 45’E Telephone no. 04224507XX scroll the screen. Call TX/RX freq 4,208.0/4,219.5kHz The following items have been set in this example.
  • Page 83 2. Press CALL The following screen is displayed and the message is transmitted. AUTO/SEMI-AUTO CALL Transmitting TX frequency 4,208.0 kHz TX date&time 06.Sep.2001(Thu) 01:30 If the tuner is not tuned to the transmission frequency, the "tuner mismatch!!" warning message is Note displayed.
  • Page 84 ALL SHIPS CALL An all ships call is transmitted to all ships. Normally, this feature is used to acknowledge when a distress call is received and a distress acknowledgement from a coastal station has not been received in response. 3-48...
  • Page 85 Procedure Example: Procedure for a distress relay call to all ships 1. From the "MENU#1-EDIT&CALL" screen, press , and then press The "ALL SHIPS CALL" screen is displayed. ALL SHIPS CALL Category DISTRESS Telecommand-1 DISTRESS RELAY Dist address XXXXXXXXX Nature UNDESIGNATED DIST Dist-position 12 34’N123 45’E...
  • Page 86 2. Press , then open the cover on the left and press for at least 3 CALL DISTRESS seconds (until the intermittent alarm tone changes to a continuous tone). The following screen is displayed and the set distress message is transmitted. ALL SHIPS CALL Transmitting TX frequency...
  • Page 87 GROUP CALL This process is used to edit and transmit a message to a specific group. 3-51...
  • Page 88 Procedure 1. From the "MENU#1-EDIT&CALL" screen, press , and then press The "GROUP CALL" screen is displayed. GROUP CALL Group address XXXXXXXXX Category ROUTINE Telecommand-1 J3E TEL Telecommand-2 NO INFORMATION Work TX/RX freq 4,444.1 4,455.5 kHz scroll the screen. Call TX/RX freq 4,208.0 4,219.5 kHz The following items have been set in this example.
  • Page 89 2. Press CALL The following screen is displayed and the message is transmitted. GROUP CALL Transmitting TX frequency 4,208.0 kHz TX date&time 06.Sep.2001(Thu) 01:30 If the tuner is not tuned to the transmission frequency, the "tuner mismatch!!" warning message is Note displayed.
  • Page 90 AREA CALL This procedure is used to edit and transmit a call message to ships in the specified area. 3-54...
  • Page 91 Area call setting An area call is received by all ships navigating in a designated geographical area. For the area of called stations (PARTY AD), latitude, longitude, deviation latitude (from North to South), and deviation longitude (from West to East) are necessary. The area of the shaded part is designated in the figure below. Reference point Deviation latitude (DLAT)=10°...
  • Page 92 The following items have been set in this example. Area N20E120DLAT10LONG50 Category ROUTINE Telecommand-1 J3E TEL Telecommand-2 NO INFORMATION Work TX/RX freq 4,444.1 4,455.5 kHz Call TX/RX freq 4,208.0 4,219.5 kHz Entering the respective items: After selecting each item, press to confirm the selection.
  • Page 93 POSITION REQUEST CALL This feature is used when a coastal station wants to know a ship's position, or two ships want to know each other's position. 3-57...
  • Page 94 Procedure 1. From the "MENU#1-EDIT&CALL" screen, press , and then press The "POSITION REQUEST" screen is displayed. POSITION REQUEST Address XXXXXXXXX Call TX/RX freq 4,208.0/4,219.5 kHz The following items have been set in this example. XXXXXXXXX Address Call TX/RX freq 4,208.0 4,219.5 kHz Entering the respective items: After selecting each item, press...
  • Page 95 (10) POLLING CALL This feature is used to confirm that the destination station exists within a communication area. 3-59...
  • Page 96 Procedure 1. From the "MENU#1-EDIT&CALL" screen, press , and then press The "POLLING CALL" screen is displayed. POLLING CALL Address XXXXXXXXX Call TX/RX freq 4,208.0 4,219.5 kHz The following items have been set in this example. XXXXXXXXX Address Call TX/RX freq 4,208.0 4,219.5 kHz Entering the respective items: After selecting each item, press...
  • Page 97 (11) TEST CALL If possible, refrain from making tests using any of the frequencies listed in Section 8.2.1. However, should such a test become unavoidable, first obtain permission from the targeted coastal station. 3-61...
  • Page 98 Procedure 1. From the "MENU#1-EDIT&CALL" screen, press , and then press The "TEST CALL" screen is displayed. TEST CALL Transmissible Address XXXXXXXXX Call TX/RX freq 4,208.0 4,219.5 kHz The following items have been set in this example. XXXXXXXXX Address Call TX/RX freq 4,208.0 4,219.5 kHz 2.

  • Page 99: Other Functions

    3.5.4 Other Functions Frequency scanning When the JSB-196/196GM Radiotelephone is connected, scanning reception among the six specified frequencies is available. When the NCT-196N automatic acknowledgement setting is ON and a message requiring acknowledgment is received , the acknowledgement message is transmitted on a transmit frequency that is paired with the reception frequency.
  • Page 100 2. Press MENU The "MENU#1-EDIT&CALL" screen is displayed. MENU #1 EDIT&CALL Select no. 1. Individual call 2. Acknowledgement call 3. Distress call 4. Distress relay call 5. Auto / semi auto call to scroll the screen. 6. All ships call 7.
  • Page 101 5. Press , and then press The "SCANNING SETUP " screen is displayed. SCANNING SETUP [1] 1,610.0 1,615.0 kHz [2] 2,000.0 2,000.0 kHz [3] 3,000.0 3,000.0 kHz [4] 4,208.0 4,219.0 kHz scroll the screen. [5] 5,000.0 5,000.0 kHz [6] 6,000.0 6,000.0 kHz 6.
  • Page 102 Useful Functions The NCT-196N register up to six party addresses with a shorthand name, and up to six calling frequencies. The registered contents are retrieved by using when compiling a call message, obviating the need to enter numbers. The addresses and calling frequencies are stored from the "SETUP" screen. See steps 1 to 3 of (1) Specifying the scanning frequency"...
  • Page 103 Registering an address Procedure 1. From the "SETUP" screen, press , and then press The "ADDRESS REGISTRATION" screen is displayed. ADDRESS REGISTRATION scroll the screen. 2. Enter the address (name) for each channel. Enter the address using Enter (name) as follows: 1. Selecting characters: to select characters inside the parentheses ().
  • Page 104 (3) Printing function When a printer is connected, all received messages are printed out upon reception. In addition, it is also possible to print out other stored information. The printing function enables the followings and the procedures are described in this section. The printing of all of the files, which classification is selected from the print menu.
  • Page 105 (4) Other settings The following procedures are explained in this section: How to compile the message transmitted when pressing DISTRESS How to set the auto acknowledgement to ON/OFF for an acknowledgment required call Other settings. ATTENTION Pay close attention when inputting and/or modifying the information described in this section as the contents are critical for operating the DSC.
  • Page 106 DISTRESS SETUP DISTRESS This function is used to compile a distress call message to be transmitted by pressing Nature : UNDESIGNATED DIS FIXED Nature of the distress (undesignated distress) Position : 12 34’N123 45’E AUTO or MANUAL The navigation equipment data or manually entered data.
  • Page 107 OTHERS ALARM SETTING This alarm can be set ON/OFF when receiving non-distress/non-urgency calls. Distress calls can be distinguished from other calls by the difference in the beeping sounds. When receiving distress calls, the alarm always sounds; the alarm for distress calls cannot be turned OFF. Procedure 1.
  • Page 108 AUTOMATIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SETUP The DSC terminal can be set to automatically send back an acknowledgement call (with ACK BQ for EOS) when receiving a DSC call with ACK RQ for EOS. However, when the CATEGORY is DISTRESS, URGENCY, or SAFETY, no acknowledgement is made automatically, even though ACK RQ is specified for EOS. Acknowledgement is made manually for all distress calls.
  • Page 109 WATCHKEEPING RECEIVER SETUP This procedure sets the Watch-keeping receiver's scanning frequency. The 2187.5kHz and 8414.5kHz frequencies are preselected; here, frequencies are selected for the other four channels. The "DISTRESS FREQUENCY" lamps (on the front panel) are turned ON/OFF for each set channel. The lamps for 2187.5kHz and 8414.5kHz are always ON.
  • Page 110 CLICK SOUND SETTING The click sound set to ON/OFF during turning on the NCT-196N. Procedure 1. Press FUNC Note When turning OFF the power switch, click sound is reset to ON. MODEM RESET This operation is the same as the Power ON reset. Procedure 1.

  • Page 111: Nbdp Operations

    3.6 NBDP operations The NCT-196N DSC/NBDP MODEM has several communication methods in telex (TLX) mode as NBDP function. Previously created message files or keyboard-typed messages can be sent during the communication. All of operations are performed using NDZ-127J DTE, and the communication methods and other settings for TLX mode are described in this chapter.
  • Page 112 Collective FEC receiving : ON - CFEC receiving is permitted. OFF - CFEC receiving is prohibited. Internal alarm : ON - Internal alarm works. OFF - Internal alarm does not work. Time duration for AUTO : Time duration setting for AUTO mode Restart : ON - The MODEM tries to reconnect when the circuit...

  • Page 113: Arq Communication

    3.6.2 ARQ Communication ARQ mode is two way telex communication with a partner as a destination station. When beginning to call a partner using ARQ mode, it is necessary to select a partner (ID) and a communication channel. The operation from the beginning until the end of the communication with a partner are described in this section.
  • Page 114 3. Select Tx/Rx frequency from the following window and press Enter key. 4. After the following window opened, check the channel condition and if not occupied, press Enter key. If the channel is occupied by the other stations, select [ NO ] and return to step 3 to select another Note channel.
  • Page 115 6. When the connection is established, the following screen appears and the DTE is ready to communicate with a partner station. Send message to the partner station using the keyboard. In case of sending the previously created message file, press F8 (F.Send) and select the file to be sent on the following window.
  • Page 116 Note The meanings of cells showed in [ STATUS INFO ] are as follows; (no use) (*1) (*2) (*3) (*4) (*5) (*6) *1 : Communication mode (stand-by, ARQ, CFEC, SFEC) *2 : The position related with a partner station (Calling - master, Called - slave) *3 : The right to send message (Send - enable to send message, Receive - wait) *4 :...

  • Page 117: Fec Communication

    3.6.3 FEC Communication There are two types of FEC modes such as SFEC (Selective FEC) in which a destination is specified and CFEC (Collective FEC) in which the destination is not specified. The ways to communicate using FEC modes are described below.
  • Page 118 3. Select Tx/Rx frequency from the following window and press Enter key. 4. After the following window opened, check the channel condition and if not occupied, press Enter key. If the channel is occupied by the other stations, select [ NO ] and return to step 3 to select another Note channel.

  • Page 119: Cfec Communication

    3.6.3.2 CFEC Communication ATTENTION Before transmitting, confirm that the selected channel / frequency is not occupied by other station(s). Procedure 1. Select Connect CFEC and press Enter key. 2. Input Tx/Rx frequency on the following window. Then select [ Set ] using Tab key and press Enter key.
  • Page 120 3. After the following window opened, check the channel condition and if not occupied, press Enter key. If the frequency is occupied by the other stations, select [ NO ] and return to step 2 to select another Note frequency. 4.

  • Page 121: Scanning For Tlx Mode

    3.6.4 Scanning for TLX mode The NBDP function of the NCT-196N can be set to scan a specified group channels so that the NCT-196N respond to the station automatically if there is a station calling own station by ARQ or transmitting by FEC. The way to start/stop the scanning is described in this section.

  • Page 122: Scanning Stop

    3.6.4.2 Scanning stop Procedure 1. Select Tune Scanning stop and press Enter key. 2. Scanning is stopped and the NCT-196N returns to stand-by condition. The Tx/Rx frequency is set to the frequency scanned last. 3-86...

  • Page 123: Pa Operations

    3.7 PA operations The NAH-692 Power Amplifier connected to JSB-196GM can be used basically without any settings after installation. However for checking such as output power, voltages or currents or for setting such as alarm or charge mode, the NAH-692 Power Amplifier has functions as described below. 3.7.1 AC/DC power source voltage checking Procedure...

  • Page 124: Rf Current Of Antenna And Pa Checking

    3.7.3 RF current of Antenna and PA checking Procedure 1. Press Menu button and turn the dial to “ANT, PA CURR” menu on the LCD. ANT, PA CURR 2. Press ENT button. The menu is selected and LCD shows the value of Antenna and PA current. ANT CURR 0.0 A PA CURR...

  • Page 125: Pa Voltage (Vc) And Current (Ic) Checking

    3.7.4 PA voltage (Vc) and current (Ic) checking Procedure 1. Press Menu button and turn the dial to “ PA(A) Vc, Ic ” menu on the LCD. PA (A) Vc, Ic 2. Press ENT button. The menu is selected and LCD shows the Vc and Ic values of PA(A) . PA(A) Vc PA(A) Ic 0.0 A...

  • Page 126: Swr Of Pa Output Checking

    3.7.5 SWR of PA output checking Procedure 1. Press Menu button and turn the dial to “PA SWR” menu on the LCD. PA SWR 2. Press ENT button. The menu is selected and LCD shows the SWR value of PA output. SWR (A) --.-- 3.

  • Page 127: Beeping Sound On/Off Setting

    3.7.6 Beeping sound ON/OFF setting Procedure 1. Press Menu button and turn the dial to “TOUCH TONE” menu on the LCD. TOUCH TONE 2. Press ENT button. The menu is selected and LCD shows setting of TOUCH TONE. TOUCH TONE 3.

  • Page 128: Battery Charge Mode (Ordinary/Equal) Setting

    3.7.8 Battery charge mode (Ordinary/Equal) setting Procedure 1. Press Menu button and turn the dial to “CHARGE METHOD” menu on the LCD. CHARGE METHOD 2. Press ENT button. The menu is selected and LCD shows setting of CHARGE METHOD. CHARGE METHOD ORDINARY 3.

  • Page 129: Printer Operations

    3.8 Printer operations The contents of the communication files and messages can be printed out if connected the NKG-800 Printer to the NCT-196N DSC/NBDP MODEM and the NDZ-127J DTE via NCF-1960 PRN SELECTOR. This chapter describes the printer operation, paper roll loading, ribbon cassette cartridge replacement and how to set the DIP switch. CAUTION Notes on using the printer Be sure to turn OFF the printer’s power when opening and closing the printer cover.

  • Page 130: Names And Functions

    3.8.1 Names and Functions 3-94...

  • Page 131: Operation Panel

    3.8.2 Operating Panel From the operating panel, switching on-line/off-line, selecting of high quality characters, forced line feed, and forced page feed can be controlled. 3-95...

  • Page 132: Opening/Closing The Printer Cover

    3.8.3 Opening / Closing the Printer Cover When opening the printer cover, move the paper roll stand unit one step back. To open/close the printer cover, follow the procedures consecutively. CAUTION Be sure to turn OFF the printer's power when opening and closing the printer cover. Failure to comply could result in electrical shock, failure, or injury.
  • Page 133 Open the printer cover. 3-97...

  • Page 134: Replacing The Roll Paper

    3.8.4 Replacing the Roll Paper When replacing the paper roll, proceed as follows. CAUTION Be sure to turn OFF the printer power when opening and closing the printer cover. Failure to comply could result in electrical shock, failure, or injury. Just after printing, the temperature of the printer head is high.
  • Page 135 Pull out the leading edge of the paper onto the paper guide bar. Insert the leading edge of the paper from behind the platen Turn the paper feed knob and pull out the leading edge of the paper. 3-99...
  • Page 136 Adjust the paper position for both sides of paper in and paper out, so that the left and right guide rings of the paper guide bar support the paper lightly. Pull down the reflection lever. The paper touches the platen securely. Pull down the reflection lever.
  • Page 137 First, insert the axis of the left side of the paper roll cover into the left hole of the paper roll stand, then set the right side. Lower the paper roll cover and then push down the paper support bar. Close the printer cover.

  • Page 138: Replacing The Ribbon Cassette Cartridge

    3.8.5 Replacing the Ribbon Cassette Cartridge When the printing quality becomes faint, replace the ribbon cassette cartridge with a new one. To replace, proceed as follows. CAUTION Be sure to turn OFF the printer power when opening and closing the printer cover. Failure to comply could result in electrical shock, failure, or injury.
  • Page 139 Turn the cassette knob of the new ribbon cassette cartridge counterclockwise to increase the tension of the ribbon. Manually, move the printing head to the home position (left side) and place the ribbon cassette cartridge in the printer so that the ribbon is positioned between the ribbon mask and the printing head.

  • Page 140: Adjusting The Printing Pressure (To Printing Paper Thickness)

    (to Printing Paper Thickness) 3.8.6 Adjusting the Printing Pressure The printing pressure can be adjusted with the head adjust lever located on the right side of the inner part of the printer. CAUTION Be sure to turn OFF the printer power when opening and closing the printer cover. Failure to comply could result in electrical shock, failure, or injury.
  • Page 141 3.8.7 Setting the DIP Switch Set the DIP switch to select a language, character set, or particular function. ATTENTION Before beginning the procedure, be sure to turn the power OFF. Failure to do so may cause electrical shock, malfunction or injury. Just after printing, the temperature of the printer head is high.
  • Page 142 Set the DIP switch to desired mode The following diagrams describe the relation between each DIP switch position and the content of each setting. When settings are completed, put the partition cover back in its place, set up the ribbon cassette, and then close the printer cover. While pressing NLQ turn the power ON.

  • Page 143: How To Attend To Error Detection

    Note Dip switch setting for each equipment. DIP switch setting DIP switch JSS-296(NCT-196N/NDZ-127J) JSS-825D(NCT-620D) NCT-196 NCT-196N DIP switch JSS-850 JUE-75C(NDZ-127C) DIP switch JSS-825NA/NC(NDZ-127N) 3.8.8 How to Attend to Error Detection There are two types of errors. When an error is detected, a beep sounds, and the P.OUT lamp blinks 5 times.
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  • Page 145: Maintenance And Inspection

    4. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ATTENTION This chapter describes about the JSS-296 Radio Equipment as a whole. So if further information is required, s ee the specialized instruction manuals such as the JSB-196GM Radiotelephone or NCT-196N DSC/NBDP MODEM. The performance and longevity of this equipment depend on careful maintenance. To maintain the best performance, the following periodic inspections are highly recommended.

  • Page 146: General Maintenance And Inspection

    4.1 General Maintenance and Inspection General maintaining and inspecting items with usual tools and apparatus are listed below. Item Maintenance and inspection Gently clean the surface of the panel, knobs, switches, and upper/bottom cover with a soft cloth or silicon oil. Cleaning Remove dust in the unit using a brush or vacuum cleaner.

  • Page 147: After-Sales Service

    5. AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before returning repair If what appears to be a defect is detected, refer to Troubleshooting descriptions of the specialized instruction manual for every unit to check if the equipment is actually defective before requesting repair. If the defect persists, immediately stop operation and call our service center or agents. During the warranty period, we or our agencies (*1) will repair the malfunction without any fee, according to the specified procedure.

  • Page 149: Specifications

    6. SPECIFICATIONS 1. GENERAL Frequency range: Transmit: 1.6 to 27.5MHz (100Hz steps) Receive: 0.1 to 29.9999MHz (100Hz steps) Frequency tolerance: ±10Hz or better Emission mode: J3E (TEL), F1B (DSC/TLX), A1A (CW), H2B, H3E (AME: reception only) User definable channels: 200ch (20ch X 10 Groups) Preset ITU channels: 1722ch [ TEL:283, DSC:29, TLX:891, CW:519 ] Scanning channel...
  • Page 150 3. RECEIVER Receiving system: Triple superheterodyne Intermediate frequencies: 70.455MHz, 455kHz, 20.217kHz Sensitivity (SINAD 20dB): J3E (TEL) 6.3uV or better (1.6 to 4MHz) 3.5uV or better (4 to 27.5MHz) F1B (DSC/TLX) 1.8uV or better (1.6 to 4MHz) 1.0uV or better (4 to 27.5MHz) Selectivity: J3E (TEL) 6dB bandwidth 2.4 to 3kHz,...
  • Page 151 5. WATCHKEEPING RECEIVER Receiving frequencies: 2187.5kHz 4207.5kHz 6312kHz 8414.5kHz 12577kHz 16804.5kHz Receiving system: Double superheterodyne Intermediate frequencies: 40.455MHz, 455kHz Reception mode: F1B/J2B Sensitivity: Symbol error rate of 1% or better at 1 micro-volt input Frequency stability: Within +/- 10Hz after 1-minute warm-up Antenna impedance: 50 ohms unbalanced 6.
  • Page 154 For further information contact: Since 1915 HEAD OFFICE & Nittochi Nishi-Shinjuku bldg. SALES DEPT. 10-1, Nishi-Shinjuku 6-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8328 JAPAN Phone : +81-3-3348-0151 : +81-3-3348-3648 MAIN PLANT 1-1, Shimorenjaku 5-chome, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-8510 JAPAN Phone : +81-422-45-9111 : +81-422-45-9110...

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