Standard Horizon Matrix GX2000 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 User programmable soft keys Navigation (LAT/LON, SOG, and COG) information shown on display E2O (Easy-To-Operate) menu system When connected to an optional GPS (GX2100) When connected to an optional GPS and AIS receiver or transponder (GX2000) MATRIX AIS GX2100 MATRIX GX2000 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Enabling the Call Waiting Feature ................59 11.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory ..... 59 11.6.3 Deleting a call from the "DSC LOG" directory ............60 11.7 GROUP CALL ........................... 61 11.7.1 Setup a Group Call ....................61 Page 2 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 3 17 MAINTENANCE ............................ 102 17.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ......................102 17.2 FACTORY SERVICE ....................... 102 17.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ....................103 18 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ........................104 19 WARRANTY ............................110 20 RESET PROCEDURES ......................... 113 21 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................114 GX2000/GX2100 Page 3...
Page 4: Quick Reference Guide
UTTON p r e s s i n g t h i s P r e s s t o r e c a l l switch. channel 16. Press and hold to ICROPHONE recall channel 9. Page 4 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 5 N O A A W e a t h e r Press and hold to refer to section “13 Channel. access the “SETUP A I S / C O M PA S S MENU”, refer to SETUP”. section “12 RADIO SETUP MODE”. GX2000/GX2100 Page 5...
Page 6 NMEA OUT Green NMEA COMMON NMEA COMMON AIS Receiver Brown NMEA-HS OUT PA Speaker Shield White External Speaker Shield MATRIX GX2000 Black 12 V Battery GPS Chart Plotter Gray NMEA IN Green NMEA COMMON Blue NMEA OUT Brown NMEA-HS IN...
Page 7 4. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface. GX2000/GX2100 Page 7...
Page 8: General Information
MATRIX - GX2000 For the mariner who already has AIS on-board and desires a VHF with the features of the MATRIX AIS, the MATRIX GX2000 has a connection for an AIS receiver or transponder. The MATRIX Series VHF’s are capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Class D operation.
Page 9: Packing List
2 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents: GX2000 or GX2100 Transceiver Mounting Bracket and hardware Owner’s Manual Warning Sticker Flush Mount Template Power Cord 3 OPTIONS MMB-84 ................. Flush-Mount Bracket CMP30B/W ....
Page 10: Safety/Warning Information
STANDARD HORIZON Web site. PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX2000/ GX2100, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (800) 767-2450 M-F 7:00- 5:00PST.
Page 11: Fcc Radio License Information
5 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis- sion (FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S. waters (except Hawaii) which is under 20 meters in length. However, any...
Page 12: Fcc Notice
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com- pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 13: Getting Started
Typically a 3 foot 3dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast. The longer 8 foot 6dB fiberglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require the additional gain. GX2000/GX2100 Page 13...
Page 14: Coaxial Cable
To get your coax cable through a fitting and into your boat’s interior, you may have to cut off the end plug and reattach it later. You can do this if you follow the directions that come with the connector. Be sure to make good soldered connections. Page 14 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 15: Emergency (Channel 16 Use)
10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no re- sponse, try another channel. NOTE The GX2000 and GX2100 have DSC Distress calling, that can transmit a distress call digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. Refer to section “11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALL”.
Page 16: Calling Another Vessel (Channel 16 Or 9)
Call Sign with each transmission, only at the beginning and end of the contact. Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel. Some radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when scanning. Page 16 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 17: Making Telephone Calls
However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher power. See page 23 (H/L key) for means to temporarily override the low-power limit on these two channels. GX2000/GX2100 Page 17...
Page 18: Installation
Use a 13/64” (5.2-mm) bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 0.4 inch (10 mm) thick and can support more than 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) and secure the bracket with the supplied screws, spring washers, flat washers, and nuts. ESKTOP OUNTING VERHEAD OUNTING Page 18 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 19 (see illustration below). 5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface. Bracket Adjusting Screw Lock-washer nut combination GX2000/GX2100 Page 19...
Page 20: Electrical Connections
When you replace the Fuse, please confirm that the Fuse is tightly fixed on the metal contact lo- cated inside the Fuse Holder. If the metal contact holding the fuse is loose, the Fuse holder may heat up. Page 20 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 21: Accessory Cable
ACCESSORY CABLE 8.4.1 MATRIX GX2000 Connection PA Speaker Shield GPS Receiver Gray NMEA IN Blue NMEA OUT Green NMEA COMMON NMEA COMMON AIS Receiver Brown NMEA-HS OUT White External Speaker Shield Wire Color/Description Connection Examples WHITE - External Speaker ( + ) Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker SHIELD - External Speaker (–)
Page 22 Output: DSC and DSE (DSC sentences to Standard Horizon Plotter for Position Polling) AIS Connections The MATRIX GX2000 (without internal AIS receiver) may be connected to an external AIS receiver or transponder that outputs NMEA VDM sentence at 38400 baud.
Page 23: Checking Gps Connections
CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the Factory the GX2000/GX2100 shows GPS satellite time or UTC time when an optional GPS is connected. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area. The Time Offset must be changed in order for the radio to display the current time in your area.
Page 24: Changing The Time Location
24 HOUR 24 HOUR 24 HOUR 24 HOUR”. 5. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 6. Press the [ CLR ( WX )] key several times to return to radio operation. Page 24 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 25: Changing Cog To True Or Magnetic
MAGNETIC MAGNETIC or “TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE”. TRUE 5. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] key several times to return to ra- dio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 25...
Page 26: Optional Cmp30 (Ram3) Installation
8.10 OPTIONAL CMP30 ( RAM3 ) INSTALLATION The GX2000/GX2100 is capable of using a CMP30 ( RAM3 ) Remote Station Microphone to remotely control the Radio, AIS, DSC and PA/Fog functions. In addition the GX2000/GX2100 can operate as a full function intercom system.
Page 27: External Speaker Af Selection
The RAM3 routing cable has two wires that may be connected to an optional external speaker to increase volume. When using an external speaker the GX2000/GX2100 has to be setup to turn off the speaker inside the RAM3 microphone and to output speaker audio on the two wires on the rout- ing cable to the external speaker by following the procedure below.
Page 28: Controls And Indicators
Adjusting this control clockwise, sets the point at which random noise on the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal does. This point is called the squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions. Page 28 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 29 Never remove this rubber cap. When this rubber cap is re- moved, the water resistance performance is lost. GX2000/GX2100 Page 29...
Page 30 Press the [ AIS ] key to display the AIS (Automatic Identification System) targets information on the display. Refer to section “15 AIS OPERATION” for details. Note: For this key to operate on the GX2000 an optional AIS receiver or transponder must be connected. [ CLR ( WX )] Key Press the [ CLR ( WX )] key briefly to cancel a selection the “Setup Menu”...
Page 31 Note on the GX2100 the antenna connection is used to receive marine and AIS transmissions. GND Terminal ( Ground Terminal ) Connects the GX2000/GX2100 to a good ground, for safe and optimum performance. Use the screw supplied with the GX2100 and GX2000 only.
Page 32 Pressing the [ 16/9 ] key immediately recalls channel 16 from any location. Press and hold the [ 16/9 ] key to recall channel 9. Pressing the [ 16/9 ] key again will revert the radio to the previous selected channel. Page 32 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 33: Basic Operation
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone. 5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch. NOTE This is a noise-canceling microphone. Position the Oval Slot label “MIC” within 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) from the mouth for optimum performance. GX2000/GX2100 Page 33...
Page 34: Transmit Time-Out Timer (Tot)
10.6 DISPLAY TYPE The GX2000/GX2100 display can be setup to show displays other than the default “NORMAL” VHF display by using the procedure below: 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu...
Page 35: Usa, Canada, And International Mode
4. When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel, scanning will stop and the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broadcast. 5. Press the [ CLR ( WX )] key to stop the alert and receive the weather report. GX2000/GX2100 Page 35...
Page 36: Dual Watch (To Ch16)
10.8.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test the GX2000/GX2100’s NOAA Weather feature, on Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM, setup as in section “10.8.1 NOAA Weather Alert” and confirm the alert is heard.
Page 37: Scanning
7. To DELETE a channel from the list, select the chan- nel then press the [ DELETE ] key. “MEM” icon dis- appears from the display. 8. When you have completed your selection, press the [ QUIT ] key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 37...
Page 38 Preset channel (descrived in next chapter) and the priority channel. The priority channel will be scanned af- ter each programmed channel. 3. To stop scanning, press the [ 16/9 ] or [ WX ] key. Page 38 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 39: Preset Channels (0 ~ 9): Instant Access
[ PRESET ] key until the preset channel number to be deleted is displayed. 10.11.2 Operation Pressing the [ PRESET ] key will toggle between Preset Channels “0” through “9” and the last selected “regular” channel. The Preset Channel number will disappear after five second. GX2000/GX2100 Page 39...
Page 40: Pa/Fog Operation
10.12 PA/FOG OPERATION The GX2000/GX2100 has a 30W Hailer built-in and can be used with any 4 Ohm PA Horns. Standard Horizon offers a small and a large PA horn called the 220SW and 240SW. When in Hail mode the PA speaker Listen’s Back (acts as...
Page 41: Operating The Fog Horn Mode
The AF output level can be set from 0 to 30 watts. 6. To listen back (GX2100 only), rotate the PWR/VOL knob. 7. To exit the FOG HORN mode, press the [ CLR ( WX )] key. GX2000/GX2100 Page 41...
Page 42: Fog Signal Timing Chart
(separated by 2 seconds) every 120 seconds. Listen Back 120s AGROUND One 11-second rings every 60 seconds. Vessel is aground. Listen Back ANCHOR One 5-second rings every 60 seconds. Vessel is at anchor. Listen Back Page 42 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 43: Intercom Operation
Radios PTT and CMP30 ( RAM3 ) PTT are pushed at the same time. 4. Speak slowly and clearly into ( GX2000/GX2100’s PTT switch is pressed ) the microphone, hold the mi- GX2000/GX2100 CMP30 crophone about 1/2 inch away from your mouth.
Page 44: Voice Scrambler
1. Select a channel that was programmed for scram- bler mode (“Vs Vs Vs” and scrambler number will appear Vs Vs on the display). 2. Monitor the channel before transmitting. 3. Transmit the voice message. The signal sent will be scrambled. Page 44 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 45 MEMO GX2000/GX2100 Page 45...
Page 46: Digital Selective Calling
NOTE A DSC Warning sticker is included with the WARNING STICKER GX2000/GX2100. To comply with FCC regulations this sticker must be mounted in a location that can be easily viewed from the location of the GX2000/GX2100. Digital Selective Calling is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call, it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls.
Page 47: Programming The Mmsi
9. Press the [ OK ] soft key to return to radio operation. NOTE To view your MMSI after programming to ensure it is correct, perform steps 1~3. Look that the MMSI number shown on the display is correct. GX2000/GX2100 Page 47...
Page 48: Dsc Distress Call
11.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL The GX2000/GX2100 is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages to all DSC radios. The GX2000/GX2100 may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude, Longitude of the vessel. 11.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call...
Page 49 8. To cancel the DSC Distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any key. Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Manual Position of Input When the GX2000/GX2100 is not connected to a GPS receiver, you may input the latitude/longitude of your vessel manually and may send DSC Distress Alert.
Page 50 10. To cancel the DSC Distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any key. Cancel a DSC Distress Call If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the GX2000/GX2100 allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Call that was made in error.
Page 51: Receiving A Dsc Distress Call
NORMAL” with the CHANNEL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL knob. 5) Press the [ SELECT ] soft key to return to radio operation. NOTE You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may re- quire assistance in the rescue attempt. GX2000/GX2100 Page 51...
Page 52: All Ships Call
8. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and say PAN PAN PAN or “Securite, Securite, Securite” depending on the pri- ority of the call. 9. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key to exit the ALL ship call menu. Page 52 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 53: Receiving An All Ships Call
2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Monitor the requested channel until the ALL SHIPs voice communication is completed. 4. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key to return to the chan- nel display. GX2000/GX2100 Page 53...
Page 54: Individual Call
Up to 80 Individual contacts may be programmed. 11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory The GX2000/GX2100 has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person’s name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit Individual calls, Position Requests and Position Send transmissions.
Page 55: Setting Up Individual Reply
3. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key, then select “IN- DIVIDUAL RING” with the CHANNEL knob. DIVIDUAL RING DIVIDUAL RING DIVIDUAL RING DIVIDUAL RING 4. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key. 5. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select ringing GX2000/GX2100 Page 55...
Page 56: Transmitting An Individual Call
7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. The GX2000/GX2100 has the capability to turn off the Individual and Group call ringer. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu...
Page 57 [ BACK ] key until the wrong number is selected, then rotate the CHANNEL knob to correct the entry. 9. When finished entering the MMSI number, press and hold the [ SELECT ] soft key. GX2000/GX2100 Page 57...
Page 58: Receiving An Individual Call
2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key to return to radio opera- tion 4. Press the microphone’s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel. Page 58 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 59: Call Waiting Directory
11.6 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY The GX2000/GX2100 logs received distress calls and individual calls. The DSC Call Waiting feature is similar to an answer machine where calls are recorded for review. When a call is logged while the radio is set on the DSC Standby function, a “...
Page 60: Deleting A Call From The "Dsc Log" Directory
“ Are your sure? Are your sure? Are your sure?” Are your sure? Are your sure? press the [ OK ] soft key. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key sev- eral times to return to radio operation. Page 60 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 61: Group Call
MMSI numbers. The first digit of a Group MMSI is always set to “0” by International rules. All Standard Horizon radios are preset so when programming a Group MMSI the first digit is set to “0”.
Page 62 GROUP”. (To cancel, press the [ QUIT ] key.) “GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 3. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key. The transceiver will beep, and the “Last Group Call” will appear. 4. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select the “Group” you want to contact. Page 62 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 63: Transmitting A Group Call
“0”) which you want to con- tact, then press the [ SELECT ] soft key to step to the next number. 7. Repeat step 6 to set the MMSI number. 8. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI GX2000/GX2100 Page 63...
Page 64: Receiving A Group Call
PTT button and talk into the microphone to the group of vessels. 11.7.3 Receiving a Group Call 1. When a group call is received, the GX2000/GX2100 will produce a ringing alarm sound. 2. The radio will automatically switch to the requested channel.
Page 65: Position Request
Advancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of another vessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the GX2000/ GX2100. Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any com-...
Page 66: Transmitting A Position Request To Another Vessel
5. Press the [ YES ] soft key to transmit the Position Re- quest DSC call. 6. When the GX2000/GX2100 receives the po- sition from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display and also transferred to a GPS Chart plotter when connected.
Page 67: Receiving A Position Request
9. Press the [ YES ] soft key to transmit the position re- quest DSC call. 10. When the GX2000/GX2100 receives the position from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio dis- play and also transferred to the GPS Chart plotter.
Page 68: Position Report
To setup this directory refer to section “11.5.1 Setting up the Indi- vidual / Position Call Directory.” 11.9.1 Setting up a Position Report Ringer The GX2000/GX2100 has the capability to turn off the Position Send ringer. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu Setup Menu”...
Page 69 Press the [ SELECT ] soft key. 9. Press the [ YES ] soft key to send your position to the selected vessel. 10. Press the [ CLR ( WX )] key to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 69...
Page 70: Receiving A Dsc Position Report Call
11.9.3 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call When another vessel transmits their vessels location to the GX2000/GX2100 the following will happen: 1. A ringing sound will be produced when the call is received. 2. Press the [ CLR ( WX )] key to stop ringing.
Page 71: Manual Inputting Of A Gps Location (Lat/Lon)
11.10 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION ( LAT/LON ) You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually even if the GX2000/GX2100 is not connected the GPS receiver unit. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or Position Send will contain the manually entered position.
Page 72: Auto Dsc Polling
11.11 AUTO DSC POLLING The GX2000/GX2100 has the capability to automatically track four stations. The following procedure allows the time interval between position requests to be setup. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu Setup Menu”...
Page 73: Enable/Disable Auto Dsc Polling
6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key numerous times to exit to the radio mode. NOTE When the radio receives position reports from a called vessel the display will show the image to the right and also output NMEA DSC and DSE sentences to a GPS Chart plotter. GX2000/GX2100 Page 73...
Page 74: Radio Setup Mode
SETUP menu using the following procedure. 12.1 DISPLAY The GX2000/GX2100 can select additional screens other than the default normal display by using the procedure below. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu...
Page 75: Local Distance Attenuator
12.2 LOCAL DISTANCE RECEIVER ATTENUATOR In some areas, signals from external sources may cause interference to re- ceiving marine transmissions. The GX2000/GX2100 has two selections, DIS- TANCE - used to receive weak signals (default), and LOCAL - which attenu- ates strong signals that my be interfering with reception.
Page 76: Display Contrast
The contrast level can be set from “0 0 0 0 0 ” to “31 31.” 6. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected level. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 76 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 77: Time Offset
UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or GMT Greenwich Mean Time). 6. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the time offset. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. FFSET ABLE GX2000/GX2100 Page 77...
Page 78: Time Area
24 HOUR 24 HOUR 24 HOUR 24 HOUR”. 5. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 78 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 79: Unit Of Measure
Meter/Hour) for speed, and NH (Nautical Mile) or KM (Kilo-Meter) for distance. 6. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 79...
Page 80: Magnetic
5. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected level. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft several times to return to ra- dio operation. NOTE Emergency alarm and beeps for DSC operation cannot be turned OFF. Page 80 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 81: Fog Alert Tone Frequency
6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. NOTE By default the radio Fog frequency is set to 400Hz. In most cases this frequency should not be changed unless the vessel is very large. GX2000/GX2100 Page 81...
Page 82: Soft Key
Shows to the “Waypoint” Navigation display. Shows to the “AIS” display. AIS AL Toggles the AIS alarm “on” and “off”. PRESET Porgrams or deletes the preset memory channel. PSET 0 - PSET 9 Immediately recalls the preset memory channel. Page 82 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 83: Ch Group
[ DELETE ] key. “MEM” icon dis- appears from the display. 8. When you have completed your selection, press the [ QUIT ] soft key sev- eral times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 83...
Page 84: Scan Type
12.16 SCAN RESUME This selection is used to select the time the GX2000/GX2100 waits after a transmission ends before the radio start to scan channels again. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu...
Page 85: Priority Channel
ON SCAN ON SCAN AND WX CH “OFF OFF”. 6. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 85...
Page 86: Channel Name
9. Press and hold the [ ENT ] soft key to save the name. 10. If you want to enter the name of another channel, repeat steps 5 through 9. 11. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 86 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 87: Station Name
9. Press and hold the [ ENT ] soft key to enter the name. 10. If you want to enter the name of the connected RAM3 or Radio, repeat steps 5 through 9. 11. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 87...
Page 88: Scrambler
7. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected code. 8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 to set other channels. 9. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 88 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 89: Ais/Compass Setup
The Matrix AIS GX2100 is capable of receiving Class A and B transmission with the internal Dual Channel AIS receiver. The GX2000 must be connected to an optional AIS receiver or transponder. What is the range for AIS receivers? Since AIS uses similar VHF frequencies as a marine VHF radio, it has similar radio reception capabilities - which are basically line of sight.
Page 90: Direction
7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. 13.3 ACTIVATION RANGE This function allows you to set the range the GX2100 AIS receiver, or GX2000 with AIS input searches for targets. The default setting is 10NM.
Page 91: Cpa Alarm
6. Press the [ ENT ] soft key, then rotate the CHANNEL knob to set the Alarm item to “On”. 7. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected setting. 8. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 91...
Page 92: Display Range
Available range selections are 0.5, 1.0, 2, 5, 10 and 15NM. 7. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 8. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 92 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 93: Waypoints
14 WAYPOINTS The GX2000/GX2100 is capable of storing up to 100 waypoint and navigating to them using the compass page. In addition DSC distress calls with position or a position received from a an- other DSC radio using DSC polling can be navigated to.
Page 94: Editing A Waypoint
LETE 5. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to highlight the waypoint to be deleted. 6. Press and hold the [ ENT ] soft key until the radio beeps and the waypoint directory is re- moved from the display. Page 94 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 95: Saving A Dsc Position Call As A Waypoint
14.4 SAVING A DSC POSITION CALL AS A WAYPOINT When a position is received from a another DSC radio the GX2000/GX2100 allows the position to be saved as a waypoint. 1. After a position has been received, press the [ SAVE ] soft key.
Page 96: Stop Navigating To A Waypoint
DIS- DIS- DIS- DIS- PLAY” with the CHANNEL knob. PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY 4. Press the [ ENT ] soft key, and select “NOR- NOR- NOR- NOR- NOR- MAL”, and press the [ SELECT ] soft key. Page 96 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 97: Ais Operation
AIS targets around your vessel on the radios display. There- fore, you can identify and avoid other large vessels nearby your vessel. The GX2000 can also show AIS targets, however a separate AIS receiver or transponder with NMEA VDM 34800 baud must be connected to the acces- sory cable.
Page 98: Ais Range
Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select the desired range and press the CHANNEL knob to save the new range. NOTE You may change the display range unit of the AIS screen, refer to sec- tion “12.8 UNIT OF MEASURE”. Page 98 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 99: Enhanced Ram+ Mic Operation
16 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATION When the Remote MIC is connected to the GX2000/2100, all VHF, DSC, setup menus, AIS, Waypoint, Compass functions and PA/Fog modes can be remotely operated. The CMP30’s operation is same as GX2000/GX2100 except the receiver audio volume setting and squelch level setting. The reason for the same operation is to make the operation of the radio and CMP30 mic easy.
Page 100 [ VOL/SQ ] Key (Volume Control / Squelch Control) First press: Volume adjustment mode Second press: Squelch adjustment mode First press: exits adjustment mode When in volume or squelch mode, press the [ ] or [ ] keys to adjust the level. Page 100 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 101 USA to International or Canadian. [ ENT ] Key This key functions as the enter key. SPEAKER The internal speaker is located here. [DISTRESS] KEY Used to send a DSC Distress call. Refer to section “11 DIGITAL SELEC- TIVE CALLING”. GX2000/GX2100 Page 101...
Page 102: Maintenance
11 VDC. • Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacement parts. In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your Dealer or our repair facility. Address and phone numbers for this facility, as well as warranty informa- tion, are contained in section “19 WARRANTY.”...
Page 103: Troubleshooting Chart
“AIS” information is not Accessory cable. Check the accessory cable connection (Short displayed (GX2000). Circuit the NMEA-HS(+) cable BROWN and NMEA-COMMON (–) cable GREEN). Check the baud rate setting of the AIS receiver is 38400 baud.
Page 104: Channel Assignments
“non-commercial” in the Channel Use column of the chart. Some of these are shared with other users and some are used only in certain geo- graphic regions. 6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16. Page 104 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 105 U.S. Government Only D 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) GX2000/GX2100 Page 105...
Page 106 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) D 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship-movement 156.925 Non-commercial (Recreational) D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement 156.975 Commercial Page 106 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 107 - - - 161.775 Weather (receive only) WX10 - - - 163.275 Weather (receive only) NOTE: Simplex channels, 3A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. GX2000/GX2100 Page 107...
Page 108 St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation or the U.S. Coast Guard. The use of these frequencies outside VTS and ship movement sector protected areas is permit- ted provided they cause no interference to VTS and ship movement communications in their respective designated sectors. Page 108 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 109 16: The frequency 156.450 MHz is available for intership, ship and coast general purpose calling by noncommercial vessels, such as recreational boats and private coast stations. 17: The frequency 156.425 MHz is assigned by rule to private coast stations in Alaska for facsimile transmissions as well as voice communications. GX2000/GX2100 Page 109...
Page 110: Warranty
Speakers, Antennas, Carrying Accessories, Power Supplies, and Signaling Boards. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must deliver the Product, transpor- tation and insurance prepaid, to STANDARD HORIZON (a division of VER- TEX STANDARD), Attention Marine repairs 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630.
Page 111: Specifications
Products on which the serial number has been removed, defaced, or changed. STANDARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equip- ment not furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in connection with STANDARD HORIZON’s Products, or for the operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty.
Page 112 Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the radio, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (714) 827-7600 ext 6300 M-F 7:00- 5:00PST.
Page 113: Reset Procedures
Group, MMSI number, and DSC directory information): 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Press and hold in the [ 16/9 ] , [ CALL ( MENU )] , and [ CLR ( WX )] keys while turning the radio on. GX2000/GX2100 Page 113...
Page 114: Specifications
Input Voltage ............... 13.8 V DC ±20% Current Drain Standby ..........0.55 A (GX2100), 0.45 A(GX2000) Receiver (at Maximum AF Output) ..0.9 A (GX2100), 0.8 A (GX2000) Transmit ..............5.0 A (Hi), 1.0 A (Lo) Distress Call Log ..................26 Individual Call Log ..................
Page 115 Spurious and Image Rejection ............70 dB Intermodulation and Rejection ............70 dB 21.5 NMEA Input/Output NMEA-0183 (4800bps for Position Data) ... Input:GLL, GGA, GNS and RMC Output:DSC, DSE NMEA-0183 HS (38400bps for AIS Data) ..... Input:VDM (GX2000) Output: VDM (GX2100) GX2000/GX2100 Page 115...
Page 116 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD All rights reserved. US Headquarters No portion of this manual 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. may be reproduced www.standardhorizon.com without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Page 116 GX2000/GX2100...

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Quick Reference Guide

1 General Information

2 Packing List

3 Options

4 Safety/Warning Information

5 Fcc Radio License Information

6 Fcc Notice

7 Getting Started

8 Installation

9 Controls and Indicators

10 Basic Operation

11 Digital Selective Calling

12 Radio Setup Mode

13 Ais/Compass Setup

14 Waypoints

15 Ais Operation

16 Enhanced Ram+ MIC Operation

17 Maintenance

18 Channel Assignments

19 Warranty

20 Reset Procedures

21 Specifications