NorthStar Navigation 710 VHF Set the Backlighting Level, Set the Contrast Level

2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level

BACKLIGHT

LO HI

1.Select BACKLIGHT.

2.Select a comfortable backlight level using + or - to change the setting.

3.Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.

Note that the DISTRESS key backlighting cannot be switched off.

2.4.2 Set the Contrast Level

CONTRAST

LO HI

1.Select CONTRAST.

2.Select a comfortable contrast level using + or - to change the setting.

3.Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.

2-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA)

MENU SELECT

BACKLIGHT

CONTRAST

> GPS/DATA

If the boat has an operational GPS navigation receiver, the VHF radio automatically detects and updates the vessel position and the local time.

However, if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected or absent, you can specify the vessel position and the local time manually, using the GPS/DATA option.

This information is important because it will be used if a DSC distress call is transmitted.

You can also enter the course (COG) and speed (SOG) and select GPS Alert and GPS Simulator options.

2-5-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL)

Note that this function is available only if an operational GPS receiver is not connected.

GPS/DATA

>MANUAL SETTING

MANUAL LL

––’ ––’ ––––N

––’ ––’ ––––W

MAN ––:––UTC

1.Select GPS/DATA, then MANUAL.

2.Enter the latitude, then the longitude, then the UTC.

3.Press ENT when all the information is correct.

The vessel’s latitude and longitude are shown on the screen, with the UTC time. The prefix MAN indicates a manual entry. The manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position is received.

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