NorthStar Navigation Explorer 710 VHF - Manual (Page 14)

14 Northtstar Explorer VHF Series: 710US, 710EU Operation and Installation Manual
2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level
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
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)
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.
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 prefi x MAN indicates
a manual entry. The manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position is received.
BACKLIGHT
LO HI
CONTRAST
LO HI
MENU SELECT
BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
> GPS/DATA
GPS/DATA
> MANUAL
SETTING
MANUAL LL
––’ ––’ ––––N
––’ ––’ ––––W
MAN ––:––UTC