User manual JRC RADAR 2000

[. . . ] Thank you for purchasing the RADAR 2000 radar. It will provide many years of trouble free use when operated properly. To use your RADAR 2000 properly, please observe the following precautions: Read this manual thoroughly to gain a good understanding of the capabilities and requirements of this equipment. Store the manual in a safe location so that it does not become lost or damaged. [. . . ] There is an on-screen bar indication of the sea clutter control level in use. 4. 7 ADJUSTNG RAIN CLUTTER Press the J-DIAL until the RAIN appears highlight on the upper right corner of the display. Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise, to vary the rain clutter control and thus control the strength of echo returns from rain or snow. As you rotate clockwise, the return echoes will become narrow and the returns from rain or snow will be reduced. An on-screen bar indicates the selected rain clutter level. 4. 8 SETTING CRT BRILLIANCE Press the BRIL/DIM key, and then rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to change the display brilliance. 4. 9 SETTING DIMMER By pressing the BRIL/DIM key, the back light for the panel illumination can be varied in intensity. Dimmer level is reached at maximum brightness, and the next level returns the dimmer level to the lowest level (OFF). 22 OPERATION 4. 10 SETTING OFFCENT By pressing the OFFCENT key, the display is into off-center mode by 2/3 radius, expanding the display area in the direction instructed by JOYSTICK. Press the key a second time to return the display to normal. Off-center mode off Off-center mode on 4. 11 RANGE MEASUREMENT (1) Consider the range scale in use and count the number of rings between the center of the screen and the target. Add to this a visually estimate of the distance between the inner edge of the target and the nearest ring. If EBL is highlighted, press and hold the EBL/VRM key to change to VRM mode. Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise for outer direction or counterclockwise for inner direction to move the variable range marker. The actual target distance appears on the center top of the screen in selecting unit. To turn off the VRM, press the EBL/VRM key while VRM is highlighted. Selects FUNCTION menu, then press the JOYSTICK. Selects #2 VRM-SET, then press the JOYSTICK. The VRM2 appears highlight on the upper right corner of the display. OPERATION 23 Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise for outer direction or counterclockwise for inner direction to move the #2 variable range marker. The actual target distance appears on the center top of the screen in selecting unit. To turn off the #2 VRM, selects the FUNCTION-#2 VRM-OFF on the menu sheet. (4) Using cursor Touch the JOYSTICK, cross cursor appears on the screen. The cross mark will be move any direction by using the JOYSTICK and the range and bearing Time-To-Go data and Lat/Loug of the cursor position will be displayed on the lower right corner on the display. [. . . ] G Before disposing of used lithium battery, insulate by affixing tape to the positive and negative terminals or by other means. In the area where used battery are separated from other waste, dispose of them by following the local regulations. For detail, consult your local distributor, our sales office or your local government. 7. 3 DISPOSAL OF USED MAGNETRON The scanner unit in this radar use a magnetron (NKE-1044A). [. . . ]