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2-5-1 Set the Backlighting Level
BACKLIGHT
LO
HI
PRESS ENT
2-5-2 Set the Contrast Level
CONTRAST
LO
HI
PRESS ENT
2-6 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA)
MENU SELECT
BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
> GPS/DATA
This information is important because it will be used if you transmit a DSC distress call.
2-6-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL)
NOTE: This function is available only when 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 or push the rotary knob when all the information is correct.
The vessel's latitude and longitude are shown on the screen, with the UTC time. After entering your
manual LL position, the prefix "M" in the normal GPS screen indicates a manual entry. The manual entries
are cancelled if a real GPS position is received.
1.
Select BACKLIGHT.
2.
Use CH + or CH - to select a comfortable backlight level.
3.
Press ENT or push the rotary knob to confirm the new level and return to the
menu.
Note: 705 handset option is only on or off.
1.
Select CONTRAST.
2.
Use CH + or CH - to select a comfortable contrast level.
3.
Press ENT or push the rotary knob to confirm the new level and return to the
menu.
If your vessel has an operational GPS navigation receiver, the radio automatically
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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