2.2 DSC Operational Overview

Standby display

When the FM-8700 is turned on, the following display appears. This display is known as the “standby display.” This is where you will begin most operations.

Watch VHF CH70

Standby display

auto

screen

[2] key pressed to get "auto" screen.

Should you get lost in operation you can return to the standby dis- play by pressing the [CANCEL] key several times.

Selecting and registering items

The arrow keys ([t] and [s]) function to select items on the LCD.

After selecting item, press the [ENT] key to register it.

Blinking

Call type <ALL ships>

cursor

IND TEL ALL R/A ---

encloses

 

 

current

 

 

selection.

(Scrolls

(Scrolls

 

screen

screen

 

leftward.)

rightward.)

Item selected by cursor appears here.

Call type selection screen

Press the [ENT] key.

When blinking question mark appears

Press the [ENT] or [SELECT] key depending on your desire.

* VHF call message *

Format INDIVIDUAL

Blinking question mark

Format selection screen (In this example it is format for "VHF call message.")

If change is necessary

If no change is necessary,

press the [SELECT] key.

press the [ENT] key.

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