Power Saver; Lcd Contrast - Icom IC-W32A Instruction Manual

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

Power saver

The power saver function reduces the current drain to con-
serve battery power. The power saver duty cycle can be set to
automatic, 1 : 4, 1 : 16 or OFF. Setting it to 1 : 16 conserves the
most power. For packet operation, the power saver should be
turned OFF to receive reliable packet data. The power saver
is deactivated when more than 12 V DC is connected to the
[DC13.5V] jack.
q Turn power ON while pushing
[ SET] to enter initial set mode.
(H/L)
w Push [
(H/L)(SET)
several times until "PS" appears
as shown at right.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the de-
sired duty cycle or to turn the
function OFF.
• "AUTO" selects "1:4" duty ratio when
receiving no signal for 5 sec., then
"1:8" 60 sec. after that.
r Turn power OFF to exit initial set
mode.
NOTE: When the duty cycle is set
to 1 : 16, signals may be clipped
up to a 2 sec. maximum.
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Initial set mode
USING
Automatic duty cycle
J] or [ K]
(TONE)
Standby: 125 msec.
Circuit off: 500 msec.
Standby: 125 msec.
Circuit off: 2 sec.
Power saver is OFF.

LCD contrast

The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) contrast can be selected
from 1 of 3 levels. Select a contrast which gives the best read-
ability for the ambient light conditions. "1" is the lowest con-
trast available and "3" is the highest contrast available.
q Turn power ON while pushing
[ SET] to enter initial set mode.
(H/L)
w Push [
J] or [
(H/L)(SET) (TONE)
several times until "LC" appears
as shown at right.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the de-
sired contrast.
r Turn power OFF to exit initial set
mode.
Initial set mode
USING
MAIN GUIDE MAIN
75 75
50 50
25 25
LOW LOW
K]
T SQL T SQL
S S
DUP DUP
Low contrast
GUIDE
MAIN MAIN
75 75
50 50
25 25
LOW LOW
T SQL T SQL
DUP S S DUP
MAIN GUIDE MAIN
75 75
50 50
25 25
LOW LOW
T SQL T SQL
S S
DUP DUP
High contrast