Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-3
Switching the Display
On and Off
After 70 seconds, when the magnetron warm-up sequence is complete,the
Standbyscreen is displayed,with the text STANDBY and a prompt to press the
POWER key to enter Transmitmode.
➤ To switch the radar scanner from Stand-bymode to Transmitmode, press the
POWER key.
The scanner transmits pulsed energy while it rotates,and the antennasweep
buildsup the radar picture using echoes returnedfrom targets.
Figure 2-2: Radar Transmit Mode
➤ You can switch on and adjust the display backlighting andcontrastas
describedlaterin this chapter.
➤ To switch to Stand-by mode, press the POWER key.
The displayreturns to the Stand-by screen, and the scannertransmission and
rotation stops.
➤ To use Scanner off mode:
1. Ensurethat the radar is in Standbymode, warming up, or (if the unit is a
Repeater) displayinga message that radar data is not available.
2. Pressthe CLEAR key.The messageSTANDBY. RADAR DATA NOT AVAILABLE
appearsin theradarpicture.The scannerispowered down and the timer, if
running, is cleared.
To return to radar operation, press the POWER key. The warm-up countdown
isdisplayedandtheradargoesintoStandbymode.YoupressPOWER againto
switch to Transmit mode when required.
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