BENDIXKing KI 825, Pilot'S Manual

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2. BUTTONS, KNOBS, AND MENU OPTIONS
The following sections define the available menu choices, the function of
the MENU button, and the operation of the right and left rotary knobs.
Figure 2-1 is on a foldout page for reference as the section is being
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2.1 AUTO HEADING BUG SYNCHRONIZATION
To rapidly set the heading bug to the aircraft ’ s current heading, momentar-
ily press the MENU button to enter the menu mode. Next, press the
MENU button again to exit menu mode and hold for 1 second. The head-
ing bug will position itself to the current heading. Five seconds after auto
synchronization, the heading bug will operate normally and can be manu-
ally adjusted using the right knob.
2.2 MENU MODE OPERATIONS
In Menu mode, a menu is shown on the display allowing the user to con-
figure the display as desired for various phases of flight or personal
preference. In order to enter Menu mode, press the MENU button once.
To exit the Menu mode, press the MENU button again. Or, if no adjust-
ments are made for 20 seconds, the EHSI will automatically exit Menu
mode. While in Menu mode, menu items will appear on the left side of the
display. Selecting a menu item is accomplished by rotating the left knob.
The currently selected menu item will be displayed in reverse video (blue
text on a white background). Once the desired menu item is selected, the
options available for that menu item appear on the right side of the dis-
play. The currently selected option will be highlighted in reverse video.
(Software Version -2 Only) Selecting an option from the menu list is
accomplished by rotating the right knob. As the option is highlighted, the
display and EHSI operation are immediately updated to match the selec-
tion. The exceptions to this real-time selection process are discussed in
“Memory Functions” and “Clear Lightning Strikes.”
(Software Versions -3 and -4 Only) Selecting an option from the menu list
is accomplished by rotating the right knob. As the option is highlighted, the
display and EHSI operation are immediately updated to match the selec-
tion for the following menu items: brightness (BRITE), range (RNG),
display mode (MODE), bearing pointer source (BRG), lightning overlay
(LGHTN), and groundspeed or time-to-station (GSTTS). The MENU but-
ton operation field will show “MENU OFF” for these menu items. For the
navigation source (NAV), memory functions (MEMRY), and clear lightning
strikes (CLR) menu items the pilot must take additional action to imple-
ment the change (normally pushing the MENU button). The MENU button
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