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3.9    
USE FUNCTION KEY 
 
“Radar Function Setting” is provided for easily obtaining the best radar video by storing complex radar signal 
processing settings in the optimum status by use, and calling the setting in accordance with the conditions for 
using the function. 
Functions are factory-set for general use, and the settings can be fine adjusted by operating the menu. 
 
Four function modes are available, and they are factory-set as follows: 
 
Function 1  : Coast  Useful for observing short-range videos. 
Function 2  : Deepsea  Suitable for general ocean navigation. 
Function 3  : Storm  Useful for observing videos in stormy weather. 
Function 4  : Rain  Use this mode when sea clutter is not strong but rain / snow clutter is strong. 
 
 
3.9.1   Operation Procedures 
 
 
Calling a Function 
 
 Procedures   1  Press the [USER] key. 
 
Each time the [USER] key is pressed, the selection changes cyclically as follows: 
Function Off → Function 1 → Function 2 → Function 3 → Function 4 → Function Off 
The name of the current function mode is displayed at the lower left of the display. 
Alternatively, select the function mode in the FUNC combobox located at the lower left of 
the radar display will enable the same operation. 
 
 
Changing Function Setting (temporary change) 
 
・  When radar signal processing setting is changed by using the menu or button on the radar display while 
function 1 to 4 is called, the change is temporarily reflected to the operating state. 
・  Since this method does not change the memory contents, the new setting is discarded as soon as another 
function is called. 
・  When the previous function is called again, operation is performed according to the memory contents. 
 
 
Changing Function Setting (memory contents change) 
 
・  To change the memory contents of functions 1 to 4, use the function setting menu. 
・  For how to operate the function setting menu, see Section “3.9.3 Overview of Function Operations”.