Audio Muting; Keypad/Lcd Illumination - Yaesu VX-8R Operating Manual

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The Audio Mute feature is useful in situations where it would be helpful to reduce the
audio level of the "Receive Only" band (Small character display) whenever you receive a
signal on the "Main" band (Large character display) during Dual Receive operation.
To activate the Audio Mute feature:
1. Press and hold the
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 62: MUTE
3. Press the key briefly to enable selection of this Set Mode
Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired muting level
(MUTE 30%
MUTE 30% MUTE 30% MUTE 30%, MUTE 50% MUTE 30%
5. When you have made your choice, press the PTT switch to
save the new setting and return to normal operation.
When the Audio Mute feature is activated, the " " icon will
appear on the display, and the " " icon blinks while muting the
"Receive Only" band audio.
Your VX-8R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The
red illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with minimal
degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are provided:
KEY 2sec - KEY 10sec KEY 10sec: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD for the selected illumination
KEY 2sec KEY 2sec KEY 10sec KEY 10sec
KEY 2sec KEY 2sec KEY 10sec
CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS: CONTINUOUS
CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS
OFF OFF: OFF OFF OFF
Here is the procedure for setting up the Lamp mode:
1. Press and hold the
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 46: LAMP
3. Press the key briefly to enable selection of this Set Mode
Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select one of the three modes de-
scribed above.
5. When you have made your choice, press the PTT switch to
save the new setting and return to normal operation.
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key for one second to enter the Set Mode.
MUTE 100%, or OFF
MUTE 50% MUTE 50% MUTE 50% MUTE 50%, MUTE 100% MUTE 100% MUTE 100% MUTE 100%
K /LCD I
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time when any key is pressed.
Illuminates the Keypad/LCD continuously.
Disables the Keypad/LCD lamp.
key for one second to enter the Set Mode.
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62: MUTE 62: MUTE
62: MUTE. 62: MUTE
OFF OFF OFF). OFF
LLUMINATION
46: LAMP 46: LAMP
46: LAMP. 46: LAMP
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