Gps Data And Time (Gps/Data) - Simrad RS10U Manual

2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level
BACKLIGHT
LO HI
Note that the DISTRESS key backlighting cannot be switched off.
2.4.2 Set the Contrast Level
CONTRAST
LO HI

2-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA)

MENU SELECT
BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
> GPS/DATA
This information is important because it will be used if a DSC distress call is transmitted.
You can also enter the course (COG) and speed (SOG) and select GPS Alert and GPS Simulator options.
2-5-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL)
Note that this function is available only if an operational GPS receiver is not connected.
GPS/DATA
> MANUAL
SETTING
1. Select GPS/DATA, then MANUAL.
2. Enter the latitude, then the longitude, then the UTC.
3. Press ENT when all the information is correct.
The vessel's latitude and longitude are shown on the screen, with the UTC time. The prefix MAN
indicates a manual entry. The manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position is received.
1. Select BACKLIGHT.
2. Select a comfortable backlight level using + or - to change the setting.
3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.
1. Select CONTRAST.
2. Select a comfortable contrast level using + or - to change the setting.
3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.
If the boat has an operational GPS navigation receiver, the VHF radio automati-
cally detects and updates the vessel position and the local time.
However, if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected or absent, you can specify
the vessel position and the local time manually, using the GPS/DATA option.
MANUAL LL
––' ––' ––––N
––' ––' ––––W
MAN ––:––UTC
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