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2 vhf basic operation – Furuno FM-8800D User Manual

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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

1-8

1.2

VHF Basic Operation

1.2.1

Turning the power on and adjusting dimmer

To turn the power on, turn the VOLUME/POWER control clockwise until you
hear a click.
To adjust the dimmer of the display, press the SHIFT key and press [2] key
several times to set a suitable dimmer. The DIMMER LEVEL box appears to
show the setting level. The dimmer changes 0 (minimum) to 9 (maximum).

DIMMER LEVEL

LEVEL (0-9)

<

>9

1.2.2 Selecting

channel modes, channels

Selecting channel modes

To change the channel mode, press the SHIFT key immediately followed by the
7 INT/USA key. Repeat this operation. The following modes are available.
INTL

: International mode

USA

: USA mode

WX

: Weather channel mode

CANADA :

CANADA

mode

INLND-W

: Rhine river mode (USED ON INLAND Waterways)

PRIV

: Private channel

MEMO

: Memory channel mode if registered

Note: Private channels are available only where permitted by the authorities.

The USA, WX, CANADA, INLND-W, PRIV can also be set by a qualified
serviceman.


Selecting channels
Rotate the CH selector clockwise (counterclockwise) to display desired channel.
Use [2] key or [8] key at the remote station to set private channel or memory
channel.

1.2.3

Adjusting volume of loudspeaker

The VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the loudspeaker.