Standard-horizon MATRIX GX1280S Manuel d'utilisateur

GX1280S Page 1MATRIX GX1280S25 Watt VHF/FMMarine TransceiverOwner's Manual Submersible DSC distress call automatically broadcasts lat/long and

GX1280SPage 102 PACKING LISTWhen the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please checkit for the following contents: GX1280S MATRIX T

GX1280S Page 114 INSTALLATION4.1 LOCATIONThe radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:• is far enough from any compass to

GX1280SPage 12radio. RG58 cable can be used for distances less than 25 feet.2. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC ±20% power source. Connectthe

GX1280S Page 134.4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUTAdditional Information:• The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baudin the

GX1280SPage 144.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONSAfter connections have been made between the MATRIX and the GPS, asmall satellite icon will appear on the t

GX1280S Page 154.7 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETICAllows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Course Over Ground (COG).Factory default is True howev

GX1280SPage 164.8 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION1. Make a rectangular template for the flush mount measuring 2-5/8” H x6-5/8” W.2. Use the

GX1280S Page 174.9 OPTIONAL CMP25 RAM+ MIC INSTALLATION1. Connect the RAM+ MIC Cable to the RAM MIC CONNECTOR on therear panel, then tighten the Cabl

GX1280SPage 185 CONTROLS AND INDICATORSNOTEThis section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figure 4 forlocation of controls. For detailed o

GX1280S Page 1916/9WXSCANH/LCALLSETSQLVOL/PWRDISTRESSICMEMU.I.CMENUPULL OPENNAVDWMA TRIXFigure 4. Controls and Connectors

GX1280SPage 2TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY/WARNING INFORMATION ... 4FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATI

GX1280SPage 20KEYPAD[16/9] KeyImmediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding downthis key recalls channel 9. Pressing the [16/9] ke

GX1280S Page 21[DW] / [IC] KeyScans for voice communications on CH16 and another selected chan-nel until a signal is received on either channel. (Dual

GX1280SPage 22ACCESSORY CONNECTION CABLEConnects the MATRIX to a GPS, and an external speaker. See section 3OPTIONS for a list of speakers STANDARD HO

GX1280S Page 236 BASIC OPERATION6.1 RECEPTION1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supplyand antenna are properly conne

GX1280SPage 246.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USERefer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 63) for instructions onuse of simplex and duplex channels.NOT

GX1280S Page 256.7 NOAA WEATHER ALERTIn the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurri-canes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atm

GX1280SPage 266.9 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE)Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency maybe defined as a threat to life or p

GX1280S Page 27some of the channels available to non-commercial (recreational) boaters.Monitor your desired channel in advance to make sure you will n

GX1280SPage 28By regulation, power is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels. Yourradio is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limi

GX1280S Page 295. To start scanning, press the [SCAN] key. Scan-ning will proceed from the lowest to the highestprogrammed channel number and will sto

GX1280S Page 37.4 ADDITIONAL DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING INFORMATION ... 337.5 DSC DISTRESS CALL ...

GX1280SPage 306.18 VOICE SCRAMBLERIf privacy of communications is desired, a CVS2500 voice scrambler (VS)can be installed in the transceiver. Contact

GX1280S Page 317 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING7.1 GENERALWARNINGThis radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safetycall to facilit

GX1280SPage 32SCAN” with the CHANNEL selector knob.4. Press the [CALL/SET] key.5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “ON”or“OFF.”6. Press the [C

GX1280S Page 33ber will appear, and the first space will flash.5. Select first number of your MMSI, then press the[CALL/SET] key to step to the next n

GX1280SPage 345. If an acknowledgement is received, select chan-nel 16 and advise your distress situation.6. If no acknowledgment is received, the dis

GX1280S Page 357.6 ALL SHIPS CALLThe All Ships Call function allows contact to be established with other vesselstations without having their ID in th

GX1280SPage 367.6.2 Receiving an All Ships Call1. When an all ships call is received, an emergencyalarm sounds.The radio will automatically change to

GX1280S Page 378. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete.The name can consist of up to eleven characters,if you do not use all eleven characte

GX1280SPage 385. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “AUTO”or “MANUAL.”6. Press the [CALL/SET] key to store the selectedsetting.7. To exit this m

GX1280S Page 397.7.4 Transmitting an Individual CallThis feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. Thisfeature is similar t

GX1280SPage 4SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATIONThis radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations onlywhere the radio operator must have

GX1280SPage 407.7.5 Receiving an Individual CallWhen receiving an individual call, an acknowledgment must be sent back tothe calling station. The MAT

GX1280S Page 417.8 ADVANCED DSC CALLS7.8.1 Group CallThis feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (examplemembers of a yacht

GX1280SPage 4210. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll throughnumbers, 0-9.11. To enter the desired number and move one spaceto the right press th

GX1280S Page 437.8.1.3 Receiving a Group Call1. When a group call is received, the MATRIX will produce a ringing alarmsound.2. The radio automatically

GX1280SPage 447.8.2.1 Setting up Position ReplyThe MATRIX can be set up to automatically or manually send your positionto another vessel. This selecti

GX1280S Page 455. Press the [CALL/SET] key to transmit the posi-tion request DSC call.6. After a DSC position request is transmitted, thetransceiver r

GX1280SPage 464. When “REPLY” is selected, press the [CALL/SET] key. And the yourposition will be transmitted to the requesting vessel.5. To exit from

GX1280S Page 477.8.3.2 Receiving a DSC Position Send CallWhen another vessel transmits their vessels location to the MATRIX thefollowing will happen:1

GX1280SPage 488 RADIO SETUPNOTEThe optional RAM+ MIC CMP25 can be also change the SETUP menu.Refer to page 54 for details.8.1 LAMP ADJUSTINGAllows s

GX1280S Page 498.3 TIME OFFSETSets the time offset between local time and UTC (time GPS sends to radio).Time is displayed when GPS position (LAT/LON)

GX1280S Page 5FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATIONStandard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis-sion (FCC) requirements that regulate

GX1280SPage 508.4 KEY BEEP (ON/OFF)This selection allows the beep tone when a key is pressed to be turned off.1. Press and hold down the [CALL/SET] k

GX1280S Page 518.6 VOICE SCRAMBLER(Operates only when the optional CVS2500 is installed)This menu is used to setup the channels to be scrambled and t

GX1280SPage 528.7 CHANNEL NAMINGThis selection allows you to customize the name of a channel from the de-fault name.1. Press and hold down the [CALL/

GX1280S Page 538.8 TRUE MAGNETIC CHANGE (NAV display)Allows customizing the GPS COG (Course Over Ground) displayed on theLCD to be in True or Magneti

GX1280SPage 549 RAM+ MIC OPERATIONIf the enhanced optional RAM+ Mic (CMP25) is connected to the remotemicrophone connector on the transceiver’s rear

GX1280S Page 55VOLUME KEY (VOL)Activates the volume adjusting mode.Press this key to activate the volume adjusting mode. Press themicrophone’s [] or

GX1280SPage 56[CALL/SET] KeyThe [CALL/SET] key functions as the enter key.Secondary usePress the [CALL/SET] key to access the DSC OPERATION menu.Press

GX1280S Page 57will appear on the LCD. After the message has beensent, the radio will sound a Distress Alarm.4. The transceiver “shadow-watches” for a

GX1280SPage 589.2.2 CallingHold down the [DW] key for 1 second or more, when the “INTERCOM” op-eration is activated. A calling beep is emitted twice

GX1280S Page 5910 MAINTENANCEThe inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiverwill provide many years of continuous use. Ta

GX1280SPage 6FCC NOTICENOTICEUnauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com-pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification m

GX1280SPage 6010.2 FACTORY SERVICEIn the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing,please contact the following:Standard Hori

GX1280S Page 6110.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTSYMPTONTransceiver fails topower up.Transceiver blowsfuse when connectedto power supply.Popping or whiningno

GX1280SPage 6211. CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTSTables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignmentsfor U.S.A. and International use. Below a

GX1280S Page 635. Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that includethe term “non-commercial” in the Channel Use column of the char

GX1280SPage 64VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHARTCH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE23 X X D 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)23A X S 157.150 U.

GX1280S Page 65VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHARTCH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE79 X D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement79A X X S 156.975 Commerci

GX1280SPage 66Port Operations01A1156.050 156.05063A1156.175 156.175052156.250 156.25065A 156.275 156.27566A 156.325 156.325123156.600 156.60073 156.67

GX1280S Page 674: Use of 156.875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regarding the movement and dockingof ships. Normal output power must not

GX1280SPage 6812. WARRANTYMarine Products Limited WarrantySTANDARD HORIZON (a division of VERTEX STANDARD) warrants, to theoriginal purchaser only, e

GX1280S Page 69ZON, appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications. STANDARDHORIZON may, at its option, repair or replace parts or subasse

GX1280S Page 7GETTING STARTEDABOUT VHF RADIOThe radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and158 MHz with some shore stations avai

GX1280SPage 70TIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FIT-NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT ASEXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREI

GX1280S Page 71ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATIONTHANK YOU for buying STANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex Stan-dard) products! We are confident your new

GX1280SPage 7213 SPECIFICATIONSPerformance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, andare subject to change without notice.13.1 GENE

GX1280S Page 73MEMO

GX1280SPage 74Copyright 2003VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved.No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX STA

GX1280SPage 8COAXIAL CABLEVHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable– a shielded transmission line. Coaxial cable is sp

GX1280S Page 91 GENERAL INFORMATION1.1 INTRODUCTIONThe STANDARD HORIZON MATRIX is a VHF/FM transceiver designed foruse in the frequency range of 156