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BASIC OPERATION
New2001
■
Channel comments
Memory channels can be labelled with alphanumeric com-
ments of up to 10 characters each for easy channel recogni-
tion.
More than 9 characters comment scrolls automatically at the
channel comment indicator after the channel selection.
Capital letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols (
- . /
)
and space can be used.
q
Select the desired memory channel.
• Cancel dualwatch, tri-watch or scan in advance.
w
While pushing
[CH•DUAL]
, push
[16•C]
to edit the channel
comment.
• A cursor and the first character start blinking alternately.
e
Select the desired character by pushing
[
▲
]
or
[
▼
]
.
• Push
[CH•DUAL]
or
[16•C]
to move the cursor forward or back-
ward, respectively.
r
Repeat step
e
to input all characters.
t
Push
[ENT]
to set the comment.
• Push
[CLR]
to cancel.
• The cursor disappears.
y
Repeat steps
q
to
t
to program other channel com-
ments, if desired.
■
Microphone lock function
The microphone lock function electrically locks
[
Y
]/[
Z
]
and
[HI/LO]
keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents ac-
cidental channel changes and function access.
➥
While pushing
[HI/LO]
on the microphone, turn power ON
to toggle the lock function ON and OFF.
■
Display backlighting
The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
ity under low light conditions.
➥
While pushing
[SCAN•TAG]
, push
[
Y
]
or
[
Z
]
to adjust the
brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
• The backlight is selectable in 3 levels and OFF.
[HI/LO]
[
J
]/[
K
]
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