Operation
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4. OPERATION
This chapter describes basic operations of the controller and the data terminal,
radiotelephone communications, telex communications, DSC calling procedures, and
other radio functions.
4.1 Operation overview
4.1.1 Operation of the controller
Basically, the controller is operated with the numeric keypad (10key), the MENU key, and the jog
dial for other than the telex communication. The following is an overview of their operation.
When two controllers are connected, only one controller having the access right can operate
the radiotelephone, except for sending a distress alert, changing audio volume, and
changing display conditions. (Unless otherwise mentioned, the instructions below are for the
controller with the access rights.)
To obtain the access right at a controller without access rights, press ENT to get the access
right unless the other controller is being operated (PTT/KEY ON or menu operations).
The DISTRESS key is always available. (The DISTRESS key has the highest priority.)
On the status display or the operating display, the communication frequency or channel can
be set by using the number keys or if the transceiver setting screen is focused on, setting it
by rotating the jog dial is also available.
Pressing the TEL DSC or CW key changes the communication mode. If the screen displays
in the menu, immediately shows the status display or the operating display, and also the
channel input mode changes to the free frequency mode. Additionally, the communication
mode can be changed to the AM mode to listen to the radio broadcasting or to the DATA
mode to communicate using the inter-ship fax
When the communication mode is set to TEL or CW, pressing the same communication mode
key turns the PA on and off. (When the PA is on, ON mark appears.)
All functions can be accessed using the MENU key, jog dial, and the dedicated keys/controls.
(See the menu tree on the next page.) Further, screens in the menu tree indicated by
"Printable" can be printed from a printer connected to the controller or the data terminal by
pressing and holding the FUNC key and then pressing the 7PRN key.
Pressing or pressing and holding the FUNC (function) key and a number key allows rapid
access to that function.
There are two ways to access main menu items. After pressing the MENU key to display the
main menu, use either the jog dial to move the cursor to the desired item and press ENT to
select it, or select the item by pressing the respective number key. (Ex: For Self diagnosis
(6.1.1 Transceiver), press MENU6SP1CLAR1CLAR)
Any menu can be assigned to the USER key to open it with a single touch of a button.
Normally the key is always enabled.
Pressing the CH key changes the channel input mode to the User ch, ITU ch or to the free
frequency. This key is enabled when showing the status display or the operating display.
Pressing the CANCEL key in any menu moves the display up one level in the hierarchy (or to
the status display). The same results can be achieved by selecting "0. Back" when available
on-screen. Further, pressing the CANCEL key on an input line will clear the entered data.
Pressing the MENU key in any menu opens the main menu. Also, pressing MENU while
in the main menu returns to the status display or the operating display.
Dialog boxes (popup screens) are opened when necessary and operations can be done in
the dialog box.
When using DSC calls, to distinguish the messages or conditions, some specific alerts are
provided as listed after the menu tree below.
ANT
TUNE
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