User manual NORTHSTAR EXPLORER 705 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] Explorer 725 / 705 VHF Marine Radio Quickstart Guide www. northstarnav. com This Quickstart Guide is to be used with the Northstar Explorer 721 VHF Radio Installation and Operation Manual. The Explorer 721 and Explorer 725 function identically except for where noted in this QSG. Consult the Installation and Operation Manual for further information on the options described in this Quickstart Guide, and for information on other options; including radio setup and different DSC call types and options, troubleshooting, and channel charts. FCC Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a normal installation. [. . . ] Use the CLR key to backup and the ENT key to confirm, or just wait for the cursor to advance automatically to the next position when entering data (similar to mobile phone operation). 721EU Base Unit and Microphone To correct data errors, press CH then select the < backup character on the LCD. Press ENT to backup one space at a time. 705EU Microphone Key Normal and Menu Mode Edit Mode Push 1 Edit Mode Push 2 Edit Mode Push 3 Edit Mode Push 4 Edit Mode Push 5 0 0 0 Space ( ) % 1 1 1 . " / 2 2 2 A B C ? 3 3 3 D E F ! 4 4 4 G H I : 5 5 5 J K L # 6 6 6 M N O " 7 7 7 P Q R S 8 8 8 T U V & 9 9 9 W X Y Z Select the Radio Menu or the DSC Call Menu PRESS CALL MENU to show the DSC CALL Menu. CALL MENU HOLD DOWN Base Unit and Optional Handset to show the Radio Menu. CALL MENU Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide 7 Set the Backlighting Levels 1 2 3 4 Base Unit 5 Hold down Press ENT CALL MENU to show the Radio Menu. Scroll through the menu listing to BACKLIGHT. Press CH or CH to select the desired backlight level. Press ENT or push the rotary knob to store the setting. Hold down Press ENT CALL MENU CALL MENU 1 2 3 4 Optional Handset 5 to show the Radio Menu. MENU SELECT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST >BACKLIGHT Scroll through the menu listing to BACKLIGHT. Press or to select the desired backlight level. Press ENT to store the setting. Set the Contrast Levels 1 2 3 4 Base Unit 5 Hold down Press ENT CALL MENU to show the Radio Menu. Scroll through the menu listing to CONTRAST. Press CH or CH to select the desired contrast level. Press or push the rotary knob to store the setting. ENT CALL MENU MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST BACKLIGHT >CONTRAST 1 2 3 4 Optional Handset Hold down Press ENT CALL MENU to show the Radio Menu. Scroll through the menu listing to CONTRAST. Press or to select the desired contrast level. Press ENT 5 to store the setting. 8 Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide How the microphone and optional handset work together Use the Intercom or Conference mode The Intercom mode works ONLY when one or two optional handset(s) are installed. 1 Hold down WX or IC or H/L to enter IC IC INTERCOM or CONFERENCE mode. Conference mode is only available when 2 handsets are connected, and is used to connect all 3 units together. This disables the radio receiver except for incoming DSC calls. The intercom calls the other unit as detailed in the following table. Press ESC to exit the INTERCOM mode, insert separate row for Handset Intercom mode. For operation of the IC key see below. WX IC Base Unit and Optional Handset 2 3 4 5 IC H/L IC Using the IC key The function of these modes will vary depending on the number of VHF705 handsets connected: · · · If no Handsets are connected, pressing the IC key will generate an error beep. If one handset is connected, pressing the IC key will enter Intercom mode. If two handsets are connected pressing the IC key the operation will be as follows: 1st press Intercom with HS1 Intercom with MU Intercom with MU 2nd press Intercom with HS2 Intercom with HS2 Intercom with HS1 3rd press Conference Conference Conference 4th press Repeat cycle Repeat cycle Repeat cycle IC Key Main unit (MU) 1st handset (HS1) 2nd handset (HS2) Note: in this mode you must press ENT key to select the mode Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide 9 High and Low Power 1 Press H/L or H/L to toggle between HI IC (High) and LO (Low) (25W or 1W) transmission power for the entire channel bank. [. . . ] Press ENT or push the rotary knob when you're finished, then press ENT or push the rotary knob again to store the new buddy name. The new buddy name appears immediately in your buddy list. Repeat the procedure to store another buddy name. 7 Northstar Explorer 725/705 Quickstart Guide 13 Make a DSC Distress Call 1 Open the red DISTRESS cover. If time is available to specify the nature of the distress, press and release the DISTRESS key to show the categories. [. . . ]