User manual ICOM IC-M503

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iM503 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16. Or, transmit your distress call using digital selective calling on Channel 70 (the optional DS-100 (#02) must be installed). USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. Your call sign or other indication of the vessel (AND 9-digit DSC ID if you have one). Any other information which might facilitate the rescue. USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (Ch 70) (DS-100 (#02) DSC CONTROLLER is required) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. [. . . ] 2 y Microphone hanger screws (3 × 16 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 u Mounting screws (5 × 20 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 i Flat washers (M5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 o Spring washers (M5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 * Depending on version. I Fuse replacement Two fuses are installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem, if possible, and replace the damaged fuse with a new, rated one. I Cleaning t If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene or alcohol, as they may damage transceiver surfaces. q e y u i w r o 18 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 8 I Connections q t w EXTENSION JACK Connects to the optional DS-100 (#02) DSC CONTROLLER. e EXTERNAL MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Connects to the optional HM-134 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE. r w e · Intercom function is available. r ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector to the transceiver. q DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects the supplied DC power cable from this connector to an external 12 V DC power source. CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. t EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK Connects to an external speaker. 27 for available external speakers. CAUTION: After connecting the DC power cable and external speaker jack, cover the connector and jack as shown below to avoid water seeping into the transceiver. 19 8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE I Microphone hanger OPC-1096 Rest the supplied microphone on the hanger when not in use. Connect the OPC-1096* to the transceivers chassis and microphone hanger to use the microphone hanger function. * Depending on version. · Tighten the screw at fixing torque 0. 7 N ·m (6. 9 kg·m). · If the microphone hanger function is used, Channel 16 is selected automatically when the supplied microphone is rested on the hanger. 20 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 8 I Mounting the transceiver ï Using the supplied mounting bracket The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting. · Mount the transceiver securely with the 2 screws supplied (M5 × 20) to a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg. · Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at 90° to your line of sight when operating it. · OVERHEAD MOUNTING CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your ship's magnetic navigation compass. NOTE: Check the installation angle; the function display may not be easy-to-read at some angles. · MOUNTING ON DASHBOARD 21 8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE r Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver. · Make sure that the clamps align parallel to the transceiver body. ï Using the optional mounting bracket An optional MB-75 FLUSH MOUNT is available for mounting the transceiver to a flat surface such as an instrument panel. CAUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at least 1 meter away from your ship's magnetic navigation compass. q Using the template on the last page, carefully cut a hole into the instrument panel (or wherever you plan to mount the controller). t Tighten the end bolts on the clamps (rotate clockwise) so that the clamps press firmly against the inside of the instrument control panel. y Tighten the locking nuts (rotate counterclockwise) so that the transceiver is securely mounted in position as below. u Connect the antenna and control cable, then return the instrument control panel to its original place. e Attach the 2 bolts supplied (M5 × 8 mm) on either side of the IC-M503. 22 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE 8 I Optional unit installation CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from the transceiver before performing any work on the transceiver. w Remove the 4 screws from the shielding plate, then lift up the shielding plate. e Plug an optional unit to the MAIN unit as shown below. ï Opening the transceiver case Follow the case opening procedure shown here when you want to install an optional unit, etc. Optional unit r Return the shielding plate and assemble the units to their original positions. 23 8 CONNECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE I Dimensions 145. 0 (5 23/32) 110. 0 (4 11/32) 109. 4 (4 5/16) 165. 0 (6 1/2) 31. 4 (1 1/4) 53. 0 (2 3/32) Unit: mm (inch) 24 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM No power comes ON. 16 Transmitting is impossi- · Some channels are for low power or reble, or high power can - ceive only. · Scramble code is not set correctly. 25 10 CH 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Transmit 156. 050 156. 100 156. 150 156. 200 156. 250 156. 300 156. 350 156. 400 156. 450 156. 500 CHANNEL LIST Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156. 550 156. 600 156. 650 156. 700 156. 800 156. 900 156. 950 157. 000 Receive 156. 550 156. 600 156. 650 156. 700 156. 750 156. 800 156. 850 161. 500 161. 550 161. 600 Frequency (MHz) Transmit 157. 050 157. 100 157. 150 157. 200 157. 250 157. 300 157. 350 157. 400 156. 025 156. 075 Receive 161. 650 161. 700 161. 750 161. 800 161. 850 161. 900 161. 950 162. 000 160. 625 160. 675 Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156. 125 156. 175 156. 225 156. 275 156. 325 156. 375 156. 425 156. 475 156. 575 Receive 160. 725 160. 775 160. 825 160. 875 160. 925 156. 375 156. 425 156. 475 156. 525 156. 575 Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156. 625 156. 675 156. 725 Receive 156. 625 156. 675 156. 725 156. 775 156. 825 156. 875 161. 525 161. 575 161. 625 161. 675 Frequency (MHz) Transmit 157. 125 157. 175 157. 225 157. 275 157. 325 157. 375 157. 425 Receive 161. 725 161. 775 161. 825 161. 875 161. 925 157. 375 157. 425 · International channels Frequency (MHz) Receive 160. 650 160. 700 160. 750 160. 800 160. 850 156. 300 160. 950 156. 400 156. 450 156. 500 CH 11 12 13 14 16 18 19 20 CH 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 CH 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 71 CH 72 73 74 CH 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 75 156. 775 76 156. 825 77 78 79 80 81 156. 875 156. 925 156. 975 157. 025 157. 075 15 156. 750 17 156. 850 70 156. 525 · USA channels (for U. K. [. . . ] · The channel name disappears. I Channel names q Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel to program. · While pushing and holding [H/L], push [DIAL] several times to select the channel group (USA and INT), if desired. w While pushing and holding [H/L], push [16·C]. · The 1st character of the currently programmed comment flashes. w Push [PTT] to talk. ·" " appears in the channel name indicator. Appears when the intercom function is in use. e Push [Y]/[Z] to select a character. r Push [SQL] to move to right; then push [Y]/[Z] to select a character. · Push [VOL] to move to the left. e Release [PTT] to listen. ·" " appears in the channel name indicator when the transceiver is in talking mode. r Push [DUAL] to cancel the intercom function. · Pushing [16], [SCAN·TAG] or [DIAL] is also cancels the intercom function. t Continue until the desired characters have been selected, then push [16·C] to return to normal operation. · Available characters (space) () (4) (E) (O) (Y) (i) (s) (!) (+) (5) (F) (P) (Z) (j) (t) (") (, ) (6) (G) (Q) (a) (k) (u) (#) (­) (7) (H) (R) (b) (l) (v) ($) (. ) (8) (I) (S) (c) (m) (w) (%) (/) (9) (J) (T) (d) (n) (x) (&) (0) (A) (K) (U) (e) (o) (y) (') (1) (B) (L) (V) (f) (p) (z) (( ) (2) (C) (M) (W) (g) (q) ( )) (3) (D) (N) (X) (h) (r) For your reference: In case the intercom mode is selected with the transceiver during microphone power OFF, the microphone power is automatically turned ON and the intercom mode is selected. ï Intercom beep function Push and hold [DIAL] for more than 1 sec. · Emits intercom beep while holding. 38 HM-134 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION I HM-134 supplied accessories Accessories included with the HM-134: Qty. 1 w Mounting base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]