3: Operation
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RT7000-MSOP
Using Knobs, Buttons and Indicators
The front panel of the RT7000 is designed for easy use. Knobs, buttons and
displayed indicators guide the operation of the RT7000 including access to
advanced features from menus. For placement of these knobs, buttons, and
indicators,
refer to "Front Panel Features" on page 3-1.
Power/Speaker
The
PWR ON
knob is a three-position switch that provides DC power to the
RT7000. It is also used to turn the speaker on or off. The positions are:
OFF
Power off
PWR ON
Power on, internal speaker off
SPKR
Power on, internal speaker on
Light
Turn the LCD light on or off by pressing and releasing the
LITE
button.
Volume
Increase the speaker volume by turning the
VOL
knob in a clockwise
direction.
Clarifier
Clarifier offset for the RT7000 is achieved by turning the
CLAR
knob
counterclockwise for negative offset and clockwise for positive offset (USB
mode). The knob has continuous rotation and provides a maximum of -600 Hz
and +600 Hz offset in 10 Hz steps. This offset is shown beneath the frequency.
It can be nulled manually by turning the knob until the offset reads +000 Hz.
Note:
You can also toggle the clarifier between on and off using the Alpha
menu.
Refer to "Alpha Menu Described" on page 3-8.
Internal Options
The spring-loaded
FUNCTION
knob and the
STATUS
button change the
status of certain installed options. These options are:
When an option is installed in the RT7000, a corresponding icon is shown on
the outer edge of the display area. The icon and option’s current status (
ON
or
OFF
) is displayed.
Option
Displayed Icon
FED-1045 ALE
ALE
TransAdapt TA
Transcall/Selcall TC/SC
Noise Blanker
NB
Voice Enhancement
OPT
Encryption
ENCR
