Plastimo VHF FX-500 Instruction Manual page 89

◆ Scan Timer
Scan Timer can be set as OFF or ON.
While set as OFF, when a signal is detected on a channel, the scan pauses until the signal disappears,
and then resumes.
While set as ON, when a signal is detected on a channel, the scan pauses for 5 seconds, and then
resumes. If the signal disappears in less than 5 seconds, the scan immediately resumes.
◆ Dualwatch/Tri-watch
Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch, see corresponding chapter for details.
◆ Channel Group
Select the suitable channel group for your operating area, including USA, INT, CAN Channel Group.
◆ Call Channel
You can change your Call channel.
◆ WX Alert
When there is any important weather information, an NOAA broadcast station transmits a Weather Alert
tone. While WX Alert function is ON, "
alarm sounds and "
·ON with Scan: The preset Weather channels are sequentially checked while scanning.
·ON: The previously selected (last used) Weather channel is checked while scanning.
·OFF: The Weather Alert tone is not detected.
◆ FAV Settings
You can set all channels as Favorite channels, clear all settings, or reset to default. By default, some
channels are preset.
·Set All Channels: Sets all channels as Favorite channels.
·Clear All Channels: Clears all Favorite channels.
·Set Default: Resets Favorite channels to the default.
◆ FAV on MIC
You can select the channel set when you press [▲]/[▼] on the supplied microphone.
◆ CH Display
You can select the number of digits to display the channel number, 3 Digits or 4 Digits.
◆ CH Close-up
You can select whether or not to display the channel name when changing the operating channel. While
the function is ON, when you press [▲]/[▼] to select channels, the selected channel number and name
will display for 1 second, then return to normal screen.
◆ Language Setting
You can select English or French language by the menu item "Language" under "Radio Setting".
1. Press [MENU], the Menu screen is displayed.
2. Press [▲]/[▼] or rotate [PWR/VOL/SQL] to select "Radio Setting", then press [OK] .
3. Press [▲]/[▼] or rotate [PWR/VOL/SQL] to select "Language", then press [OK] .
4. Press [▲]/[▼] or rotate [PWR/VOL/SQL] to select the required language, then press [OK]
5. Press softkey [
" is displayed instead of "WX". When detecting an alert, an
" blinks.
] to exit the Menu screen.
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