Standard Horizon Marine Tranciever Quantum GX2360S Operating Instructions

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4  INSTALLATION
4.1  LOCATION
The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:
• is far enough from any compass to avoid any deviation in compass read-
ing due to the speaker magnet
• provides accessibility to the front panel controls
• allows connection to a power source and an antenna
• has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger
• the antenna must be mounted at least 3 feet from radio
Note: To insure the radio does not affect the compass or radios...

GX2360SPage 12 2. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC ±20% power source. Connect
the black power wire to a negative ground.
3. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to section 3.3
for connections.
4. It is advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check the power output
and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation.
4.3  ACCESSORY CABLE
White: External speaker (+)
Shield: External speaker (–)
Red: PA speaker (+)
Shield: PA speaker (–)
Blue: NMEA IN (+)...

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4.4  CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT
Additional Information:
• The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baud in
the setup menu. If there is a selection for parity select none.
• For further information on interfacing /setting up your GPS. Please contact
the manufacturer of the GPS receiver.
•QUANTUM can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher.
• The NMEA supported sentences are:
Input: GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS (RMC sentence is recommended)
Output: DSC and DSE
(DSC...

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4.5  CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS
After connections have been made between the QUANTUM and the GPS, a
small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner of the LCD display. To see
additional GPS information press and hold the [
H/L(
NAV)]
 key until the
QUANTUM shows the Date, Time, SOG and COG.
4.6  CHANGING THE GPS TIME
From the Factory the QUANTUM shows GPS satellite time or UTC time. A time
offset is needed to show the local time in your area.
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL/SET(...

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4.7  CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC
Allows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Course Over Ground (COG).
Factory default is True however following the steps below the COG can be
changed to Magnetic.
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key
until “RADIO SETUP” menu appears.
2. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key, then select
“TRUE MAG” in the “RADIO SETUP” menu with the
CHANNEL selector knob.
3. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select...

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4.8  OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION
1. Make a rectangular template for the flush mount measuring 2-27/32” H x
8-5/64” W (72 x 205 mm).
2. Use the template to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to be
cut. Confirm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough to accom-
modate the transceiver (at least 6 inches deep).
There should be at least 1/2 inch between the transceiver’s heatsink and
any wiring, cables or structures.
3. Cut out the rectangular hole and insert...

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4.9  OPTIONAL ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MIC INSTALLATION
The QUANTUM is capable of using up to 2 Enhanced RAM+ mics to remotely
control the Radio, DSC and PA/Fog functions. In addition the QUANTUM can
operate as a full function intercom system. With 2 RAM+ mics connected the
QUANTUM or RAM+ mics can selective call each station individually or all at
one time.
1. Connect the RAM+ MIC Cable to the RAM MIC CONNECTOR on the rear
panel, then tighten the Cable Nut (See Figure 3).
2....

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5  CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
NOTE
This section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figure 4 for
location of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to chapter 6
of this manual.
5.1  CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL (
VOL/PWR)
Turns the transceiver on and off as well as adjusts the audio volume. To
turn the transceiver on press and hold this knob until the LCD turns on. To
turn it off, press and hold this knob until the LCD turns off.  When the power...

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DISTRESSPULL OPEN
VOL/PWR
SQL
CALL
PA /
FOGSCAN
MEM DWIC
NAVMENU
SET
A/BWX 16/9
QUANTUM
GX2360S
H/L
Figure 4. Controls and Connectors 

GX2360SPage 20[
WX]
 Key
Immediately recalls the previously selected NOAA weather channel from
any channel.
Secondary use
1. Holding down the [
16/9]
 key while pressing the [
WX]
 key changes the
mode from USA to International or Canadian.
2. Holding down the [
WX]
 and [
SCAN]
 key while turning the power on
resets the microprocessor and erases scan channels from memory.
This clears the memory and establishes the factory-set defaults. For
a list of these defaults, see the section on 6.23 Resetting the...