FTDX9000MP/Contest Data Management OPERATION MANUAL FT DX 9000MP/CONTEST DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS FIRST When turning on the transceiver for the first time, please set the local time as soon as possible. If this is not done, the various functions of the World Clock and Great Circle Map will not function correctly. Note: If you wish to add a city to the City List that was programmed at the factory, you will need to supply your own USB or PS/2 Keyboard. If you utilize one of the pre-loaded cities, a keyboard is not necessary. You may also set up the local time for other locations, without a keyboard, using the cities that have been preloaded at the factory. When using the FT DX 9000MP, please note that there are two power switches that must be turned on in order for the transceiver to operate. One power switch is on the top case of the FPS-9000H Power Supply (on the contest version, it is on the right side of the rear panel), and this switch must be turned on before pressing the power switch on the front panel of the transceiver. For interconnection information for the FT DX 9000MP and the FPS-9000H, please see page 14 of the FT DX 9000MP Operating Manual. 1. Connecting an External Monitor (not supplied) Please connect your after-market monitor to the DISPLAY connector on the rear panel of the FT dx 9000MP/Contest. will take around 10 seconds until the transceiver is ready for full operation. : When the optional µ-TUNE units are installed, you may notice the sound of a small motor running inside the transceiver. This is completely normal; it is the sound of the µ-TUNE motors presetting themselves. 2. Turning the Transceiver On To turn the transceiver on, first press the Power switch on the top panel of the FPS-9000H (so that the "I" side is pressed downward). 3. Local Time Setup If you press and hold in the [ENT] key for more than two seconds, white letters will appear at the bottom of the screen to indicate various functions, and the [BAND] keys will act as "Function" keys. On the after-market monitor, there should be a World Map displayed; if the World Map does not appear, find the [8/21](Display) key below and to the right of the after-market monitor; press this key as many times as required to get the World Map to display on the after-market monitor. In the case of the FT DX 9000 Contest, the power supply Power switch is on the right side of the rear panel; just as with the FPS-9000H, press this switch so that the "I" side is pressed in. H o l d i n t h e f r o n t pa n e l POWER switch to turn the transceiver on. Note: The opening screen will appear on the after-market monitor to the DISPLAY, and the selfcheck function of the CPU inside the radio will begin. Then, the µTuning circuitry will receive the data from the CPU, and it will perform its own self-check, and will preset itself to the proper settings for the current operating frequency. While the µ-Tuning circuitry is obtaining the data, the drive mechanism will move from one end of its range to the other end (fast), and this will cause a temporary "motor" noise that can be heard; this, does not represent any trouble or problem. When the radio is turned on for the first time, it takes about 50 seconds (from turning the radio on to completing the self- check) until the radio becomes ready to use; however, from the next time you turn it on, it "Function tabs" Below the after-market monitor, press the [ 1/ 1.8 ]( SET ) key; the monitor should now show LOCAL TIME -1; this setting has been pre-set for Japanese time at the factory. FT DX 9000MP/CONTEST DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS FIRST 4. Changing the Location To set the (highlighted) Time Zone, press the [7/ 18](SELECT) key to engage setting of the desired Time Zone. Use the [1/1.8]( ) ~ [4/7]( ) keys to choose the Time Zone, then press the [7/ 18](SELECT) key once more. The name of the country associated with the highlighted Time Zone may now be selected using the [1/1.8]( ) ~ [4/7]( ) keys. Press [7/18](SELECT) when you have made your selection. You may now choose one of the cities displayed in the same way. When you have made your choice, press the [7/18](SELECT) key. Advice: Depending on the country, there may be only one city (or no cities) listed. In these instances, to modify the setting, please first select the city name on the list, even if you do not see the city you want on the list; you may modify the city name later. When entry is complete, press the [7/18 ](SELECT) key. 7. Time Setting Press the [1/1.8]( ) and [2/3.5]( ) keys to highlight "TIME," then press the [7/18](SELECT) key to enter the time entry mode. Use the [3/5]( ) and [4/7]( ) keys to navigate to the desired column in the date, then use the [1/ 1.8]( ) and [2/3.5]( ) keys to select the desired number in each column. Time is entered in 24hour format. 5. Changing the City Name (Please connect a PS/2 or USB Keyboard (not supplied) to do manual entry of a city name. If you are not entering a new city name, please skip to step (6) below). Use the [1/1.8]( ) and [2/3.5]( ) keys to highlight the city name you wish to change. Now, press the [7/18](SELECT) key, then enter the name of the desired city. When entry is complete, press the [7/18 ](SELECT) key. 8. Setting up Daylight Saving Time Once you have selected the city to be utilized, use the [1/1.8]( ) and [2/3.5]( ) keys to highlight DST (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME). Use the [3/5]( ) and [4/7]( ) keys to choose ON or OFF. 9. Saving and Closing When you have completed all the above entries to your satisfaction, press and hold in the [7/ 18](SELECT) key for two seconds to save all the new settings. The chosen city and time zone will appear on the World Map page. When you have completed your input, press the [7/18](SELECT) key once more. Note: The [1/1.8](SET) key is only used when setting the city name and local time. If you make a mistake, press the [7/18](SELECT) key momentarily. Pressing the [7/18](SELECT) key for two seconds will return you to the World Map screen. 6. Correcting the Date Use the [1/1.8]( ) and [2/3.5]( ) keys to highlight "DATE," then press the [7/18](SELECT) key. Use the [3/5]( ) and [4/7]( ) keys to navigate to each column of the date, then use the [1/1.8]( ) and [2/ 3.5]( ) keys to select the desired numbers in each column. Repeat for each column, to complete the date. FT DX 9000MP/CONTEST DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR ABOUT DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION A number of informative and useful displays will appear when you connect your monitor to the rear-panel DISPLAY terminal. These include the World Clock, Spectrum Scope, Audio Scope and Oscilloscope, Log Book, Temperature and SWR indications, Memory Channel List, and Rotator Control with a Great Circle Map. These various "pages" may be selected by pressing the [8/21] "Band" (DISPLAY) key. Please see Page three. 1. Press and hold in the [ENT] key for at least two seconds. White letters will appear at the bottom of the screen to indicate various functions, and the [BAND] keys will act as "Function" keys. If you once more press and hold in the [ENT] key for at least two seconds, the white-lettered tabs will disappear, and control of the various functions will be cut off; the [BAND] keys will no longer act as "Function" keys. 2. If you press the [8/21](DISPLAY) key momentarily, each press will bring up a new display page. If you press and hold in the [8/21](DISPLAY) key for at least two seconds, you will "backspace" to the previous page. If you do not want to change the setting, or if you wish to suspend the setting procedure, press the [8/ 21](DISPLAY) key. Any changes you started will not be saved, and the screen will move forward to the next display. On each screen, the action of the function key may vary. At the bottom area of the screen, the function is indicated; please confirm the function displayed as you read along. Function keys (BAND keys) [1/1.8] ~ [8/21] keys [ENT] key Function tabs Page 2 FT DX 9000MP/CONTEST DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR ABOUT DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION Press the [MNU] button "WORLD CLOCK" Screen Press and hold in the [8/21(DISPLAY)] button "MENU LIST" Screen Press and hold in the [8/21(DISPLAY)] button Press the [8/21(DISPLAY)] button Press the [8/21(DISPLAY)] button "SPECTRUM SCOPE" Screen Press and hold in the [8/21(DISPLAY)] button Press the [8/21(DISPLAY)] button "MEMORY CHANNEL LIST" Screen Press the [8/21(DISPLAY)] button Press and hold in the [8/21(DISPLAY)] button "AUDIO SCOPE/OSCILLO SCOPE" Screen Press and hold in the [8/21(DISPLAY)] button Press the [8/21(DISPLAY)] button "ROTATOR CONTROL" Screen Press the [8/21(DISPLAY)] button Press and hold in the [8/21(DISPLAY)] button Press the [8/21(DISPLAY)] button Press and hold in the [8/21(DISPLAY)] button "LOG BOOK" Screen "SWR MONITOR" Screen FT DX 9000MP/CONTEST DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION MANUAL Page 3 BEFORE USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR ABOUT MENU MODE OPERATION The Menu mode's various selections and parameters can be displayed on the external monitor. For details on menu operation, please see the discussion below. Entering the Menu Mode 1. If you press and hold in the [ENT] key for more than two seconds, white letters will appear at the bottom of the screen to indicate various functions, and the [BAND] keys will act as "Function" keys. If you once more press and hold in the [ENT] key for at least two seconds, the white-lettered tabs will disappear, and control of the various functions will be cut off; the [BAND] keys will no longer act as "Function" keys. 2. Press the [MNU] key momentarily. The Menu list will appear on the after-market monitor, and you will see the Menu Number, Menu Groups, Menu Items, and the current settings for each item display on the monitor. 3. Rotate the Main Tuning knob to select the Menu item you wish to work on. 4. Rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob to change the current setting of the selected Menu item. 5. When you have completed the changes to the Menu item(s), press and hold in the [MNU] key for 2 seconds; the setting(s) will now be saved. If you do not want to save the new setting, press the [MNU] key momentarily; the radio will revert to its previous condition. Function keys (BAND keys) [1/1.8] ~ [8/21] keys [ENT] key MAIN Tuning knob MNU key CLAR/VFO-B knob Function tabs Page 4 FT DX 9000MP/CONTEST DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR ABOUT MENU MODE OPERATION There are 160 items in the Menu mode, and they are grouped; the group name is displayed at the left top of the list screen. It will be convenient for you if you initially select the group, by rotating the Main Tuning knob, and then select the item you want. The groups are as follows. 1. AGC: 2. DISPLAY: 3. FH-2: 4. GENERAL: 5. MODE-AM, MODE-CW, MODE-DATA, MODEDM, MODE-PKT, MODE-RTTY, MODE-SSB 6. RX AUDIO: 7. RX DSP: RX Filter bandwidth and shaping 8. SCOPE: Setup of the starting frequency for the Spectrum Scope 9. TUNING: Setup of the Dial steps 10.TX AUDIO: Setup of the Parametric Equalizer 11.TX GNRL:Setup of the For detailed information regarding the Menu mode, please see the "How to Use the Menu Mode" section of this manual, and the operation manual of the radio. MENU MODE RESET It is possible to reset (only) the Menu mode settings back to their factory default. Do this if you want to clear all settings out, and start fresh with the original values. 1. Turn off the radio. 2. Turn the radio on while pressing and holding in the [MNU] key. POWER switch MNU FT DX 9000MP/CONTEST DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION MANUAL Page 5 BEFORE USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR Main (VFO-A) & Sub (VFO-B) Fields These areas of the Display contain information about the status of the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) VFOs. Bandwidth Fields This field indicates the net receiver bandwidth currently set for the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) VFOs. MODE Fields These fields indicate the operating mode in use on the above VFOs. Date Field The current date is displayed here. Local Time-1 Field The current time at your location (Local Time-1) is displayed here. TX Frequency/Clarifier/ Antenna Selection Fields These notations advise which VFO is being used for transmission, status of the Clarifier, and a notation of which antenna has been selected on that VFO. GPS Field If you have connected an after-market GPS unit (one providing NMEA location data) to the rear panel of the transceiver, " " icon will appear here. Filter Fields These fields note the offset status for the Tuning or VRF filters, as well as the Roofing filter selection, for each VFO. Local Time-2 Field The Local Time-2 time, as programmed, will appear here. Filter Shift Fields These fields graphically depict the positions of the DSP RX filters for the Main and Sub VFOs, indicating any "IF Shift" or "Width" tuning changes applied. Timer Field When the On Timer has been engaged, "T ...