1. OPERATION

 

Control description (con’t from previous page)

 

 

Control,

Description

indicator

 

 

 

PRG

• Enables a setting mode (in combination with numeric key). Press the key fol-

lowed by appropriate numeric key to choose setting mode.

 

 

1- Chooses internal or external receiver.

 

2- Sets timer reception functions.

 

3- Sets sleep timer.

 

4- Adds or edit channels.

 

5- Sets date and time.

 

6- Sets ISB shift.

 

7- Adjusts LCD contrast.

 

9- Clears RAM.

 

• Returns to top page in setting mode.

 

 

FRQ

• Changes from channel mode to frequency mode.

• Sets frequency in frequency mode.

 

 

 

DIM

Adjust LCD brilliance and LED brightness, in five levels.

 

 

CH

• Changes from frequency mode to channel mode.

• Sets channel in channel mode.

 

 

 

SPD

Chooses recording speed.

 

 

REV

• Reverses recording format (from black on white to white on black and vice

versa).

 

 

• Inserts decimal point when entering frequency, asterisk when entering channel.

 

• Chooses + or -.

 

 

IOC

Chooses IOC (Index of Cooperation).

 

 

RCD

Starts and stops recording in manual recording.

 

 

E

Confirms setting.

 

 

C

• Clears data in setting mode.

• Switches from setting mode to standby mode.

 

 

 

2

Raises channel in channel mode, or raises frequency in frequency mode.

 

 

4

Manual phasing (leftward) in recording. Each press shifts the recording leftward

by about 5 mm.

 

 

 

5

Displays date and time.

 

 

6

Manual phasing (rightward) in recording. Each press shifts the recording right-

ward by about 5 mm.

 

 

 

8

Lowers channel in channel mode, or lowers frequency in frequency mode.

 

 

0

Feeds paper.

 

 

TUNE

The top, middle or bottom LED lights when the receive frequency is higher, the

same or lower than programmed frequency, respectively.

 

 

 

TIMER

Lights when the timer mode or sleep mode is active.

 

 

 

RCD

• Flashes when receiving start signal.

• Lights when recording is in progress.

 

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Furuno FAX-408 manual Control description con’t from previous

FAX-408 specifications

The Furuno FAX-408 is a state-of-the-art weather fax receiver that serves as an essential tool for maritime operations. Designed to provide reliable reception of fax weather information, the FAX-408 enhances navigational safety by delivering crucial data to seafarers. This sophisticated device is ideal for commercial ships, fishing vessels, and recreational craft, ensuring that users remain well-informed about weather conditions at sea.

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