Uniden Mystic Vhf Marine Radio With Gps Owners Manual

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The Menus
1. When you want to set up either the 
VHF functions, or the GPS functions, 
begin by pressing [MENU]. This will 
open the main Menu.
Use the S and T cursor keys to 
select (highlight) the item you want. 
Then, press [ENTER] to access the 
sub-menu for that category.
For example: To setup or enter data 
for the VHF radio, select VHF and 
press [ENTER].
2.  The sub-menu will give you more 
items to select. In this example, the 
VHF Menu is shown, with 
Directory selected. When you 
press [ENTER], you advance to the 
next sub-menu for that category.
3. From that point, the options depend on the specific data you are 
dealing with. In some cases, you need to select an item and press 
[ENTER]. In other cases, you need to enter alphanumeric data. 
You do that using the alphanumeric keypad.
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The Alphanumeric Keypad
1. When you are ready to enter or edit data in the Directory or the Channel 
TAG, the alphanumeric keypad opens 
automatically. The  very top of the 
keypad window shows the field you 
are entering, with the cursor at the first 
position.
2. You can now use  STWX to select 
the character you wish to enter. With 
the character highlighted, press 
[ENTER]  and the character is 
appended to the name displayed in the 
field at the top.
Note: There are letters, numbers, and 
special characters available on the keypad.
zTo shift from uppercase to lowercase or from lower case to 
upper case characters, highlight the 
Shift button, and 
press  [ENTER] .
zTo move the cursor back one position, erasing the last 
character entered, highlight the 
Back button and press 
[ENTER] .
zTo add a space to the Name, highlight the button between 
Shift and Back, and press  [ENTER].
zTo erase the whole Name and start over, highlight the Clear 
button and press  [ENTER].
3. When you have the field data entered the way you want it,  highlight 
OK and press [ENTER]  to accept the entry. The entry is 
now saved, and you are returned to the previous menu. If you do 
not want this entry, press  X to move the highlight to the 
Cancel 
box and press  [ENTER].
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Numbered Fields
Certain other data is entered or edited in special fields that look like an 
automobile odometer. To enter or  edit that  data:
1. Press ENTER. The cursor will be in the first numeric position at the left.
2. Press  S to increase or press  T to 
decrease the number. When you have 
the first digit set, use  X to move to the 
next digit position.
3. When you have entered all the digits,  press  [ENTER] . The highlight will 
move to 
OK box. Press  [ENTER] to 
accept the entry. If you do not want 
this entry, press  X to move the 
highlight to the 
Cancel box and 
press  [ENTER] .
4. The screen returns to the previous Menu.
The next Section covers the data you need to enter to set up your 
MYSTIC .
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							32 This Section covers the setup of the VHF radio functions. The setup of the 
GPS functions is covered in the Section beginning on page 55.
Default Settings
When you turn the MYSTIC on for the first time, there are default settings 
for your radio. For most settings these may be what you want. However, 
there are a number of options you must set, and entries you must make in 
memory to take full advantage of all the MYSTIC features.
The default radio settings are:
FUNCTION STATUS
MRN CH 16CH
WX CH WX 1CH
SCAN mode OFF
TRIPLE WATCH mode OFF
WX mode OFF
WX ALERT mode OFF
EMG 16/9CH mode OFF
TX POWER 5W
Memory Channel All Channel OFF
Key Lock OFF
Back Light Level OFF
FIPS NONE
USER MMSI NONE
GROUP MMSI NONE
U.I.C USA
USA Channel 16CH
CAN Channel 16CH
INT Channel 16CH
DIRECTORY NONE
DSC Watch ON
AUTO.CH.SW ON
Position Reply AUTO
RF Select MRN and GPS
MYSTIC Setup
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							33 MYSTIC
 Setup
Most of the options are set up beginning with the [MENU] key. After that, it 
is a matter of selecting (highlighting) the option you want to set up or edit, 
pressing [ENTER], and going through the various menus and screens.
The techniques for entering or editing data are covered in the previous 
Section, beginning on page 29.
Select Operating Mode (RF Select)
You can set your MYSTIC to operate in one of three Modes:
zMRN Only.
In this Mode, you can use the radio as a Marine radio only, and you 
have no GPS functions.
zGPS only.
In this Mode, only the GPS functions will work, and you will not 
receive any Marine signals.
zMRN & GPS.
In this Mode, all functions of the MYSTIC are in use. This is the factory 
default setting.
To select the operating Mode:
1. Press [MENU].
2. At the 
Menu screen, select Setup and press [ENTER].
3. At the 
Setup Menu, select RF Select and press [ENTER].
4. Select the Mode you want and press [ENTER]. 
This will set the radio to that Mode and return to a screen 
depending on your setting.
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							34 a.  If you set the radio to 
MRN Only, 
you will be returned to the VHF 
screen, with the message that it is 
in the 
MRN Only Mode.
b. If you set the MYSTIC to 
GPS Only 
or 
MRN & GPS, you will be returned 
to the Warning screen.
Note:When the MYSTIC is set to 
GPS 
Only
, the VHF screen is not 
displayed. The unit functions only as 
a GPS receiver.
Select U.I.C. (USA, International, or Canada)
The MYSTIC can operate on any of the Marine channels listed at the back 
of this Guide. However, you must determine which set of channels you will 
use, depending on the location where you will be using the radio. The 
default is USA channels. You can change that to International or 
Canadian via the MYSTIC Menu.
Note:When you change the U.I.C. selection, the following Modes are 
cancelled, and must be reselected: TRIPLE WATCH, SCAN, 
WX, and Channel 16/9.
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To change the U.I.C. selection:
1. Press  [MENU]. 
2. At the 
Menu screen, use  S and  T to highlight VHF and press 
[ENTER] .
3. At the 
VHF Menu screen, use  S and  T to highlight U.I.C. and 
press  [ENTER] . 
4. At the 
U.I.C. Selection Menu, use  S and  T to highlight the 
selection you want, and press  [ENTER].
5. You will be returned to the VHF  screen, with the appropriate icon 
(
USA, INT, or CAN) displayed.
Directory
The Directory is used to store the names of ships. These names are used 
for Digital Selective Calling (DSC).  The DSC functions are covered in 
Advanced VHF Operations, beginning on page 90.
To enter names in the Directory:1. Press  [MENU]. 
2. At the 
Menu screen, use  S and  T to highlight VHF and press 
[ENTER] .
3. At the 
VHF Menu screen, use  S and  T to highlight Directory 
and press  [ENTER]. 
4. The only entry you should see at the 
Directory screen at this 
point is 
New User. Press  [ENTER] . 
5.  At the Edit User screen, press [ENTER]. The 
Name field is 
highlighted, indicating you can enter a ship’s name. Press 
[ENTER] .
6. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the data using the  technique covered in the previous Section (“Entering Data” on 
page  28). Directory names can be  up to 12 characters long.
7. When you have entered the Ship’s Name, highlight 
OK and press 
[ENTER]  to accept the entry. The MMSI field is now highlighted. 
Press  [ENTER] . Use the technique shown on page 31 to enter the 
Ship’s MMSI number. When you are finished, press  [ENTER]. 
Highlight 
OK and press  [ENTER] to store the information in the 
Directory.
You can now add more Ship’s Names and MMSI numbers using the same 
procedure. You can enter up to names in the directory. If you try to add 
more than 99, you’ll see an 
ERROR message.
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Editing a Directory Entry
1. Press [MENU].
2. At the 
Menu screen, select VHF and press  [ENTER].
3. At the 
VHF Menu screen, screen Directory and press 
[ENTER] .
4. At the 
Directory screen, select the entry you want to edit and 
press  [MENU] .
5. At the new screen, select 
Edit User and press  [ENTER].
6. At the 
Edit Userxx dialog box, press  [ENTER]. The Name field 
will now be highlighted, wit h the cursor at the first position. Use the 
same procedure to edit the 
Name as you did to enter it. When you 
are finished  editing the Name, press [ENTER]. The highlight will 
move to the 
MMSI box. 
7. If you need to edit the MMSI number, use the same technique to  edit as you did to enter the number. When you are finished, press 
[ENTER] .
8. The highlight will move to the 
OK box. Press  [ENTER] to accept 
the entry. (If you do not want this entry, press  X to move the 
highlight to the 
Cancel box and press  [ENTER].}
9. The edited entry is now saved, and the screen returns to the 
Directory Menu.
You can now edit another Directory entry, or enter a new one using 
the procedures above.
Deleting a Directory Entry
1. Press  [MENU].
2. At the 
Menu screen, select VHF and press  [ENTER].
3. At the 
VHF Menu screen, select Directory and press 
[ENTER] .
4. At the 
Directory screen, select the entry you want to delete. 
When you have selected the name, press  [MENU].
5. At the new screen, select 
Delete User and press  [ENTER]. The 
Directory Entry you sele cted will be deleted and you will return to 
the 
Directory screen.
6. Press  [ESC] twice to return  to the VHF screen.
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FIPS codes
The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code 
established by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies geographic 
areas in the United States. You must program the FIPS codes to receive 
S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message Encoding) alerts about Emergency/
Weather occurring in a particular area. If you do not program the codes, 
you will receive all the alerts that are sent. To obtain the FIPS code for a 
particular area contact the NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-
697-7263). Or visit their website: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/
indexnw.htm. 
A list of event codes are located on “Event Code” on page 113.
You can program up to 15 FIPS codes. If you try to add more than 15, 
you’ll see an 
ERROR message.
If you don’t program any FIPS codes, you will receive a WX Alert for all 
S.A.M.E. alerts, no matter where in the country it occurs.
To set a FIPS code:
1. Press [MENU].
2. At the 
Menu screen, select VHF and press [ENTER].
3. At the 
VHF Menu screen, select FIPS Code and press [ENTER].
4. The only entry you should see at the 
FIPS Menu at this point is 
New Location. Press [ENTER]. 
5. Press [ENTER] to highlight the numeric field. You are now ready 
to enter the new FIPS code. Use the technique covered in 
“Numbered Fields” on page 31. 
6. When you have entered all the digits, press [ENTER]. The 
highlight will move to 
OK box. Press [ENTER] to accept the entry. 
If you do not want this entry, press X to move the highlight to the 
Cancel box and press [ENTER].
7. The screen returns to the 
FIPS Menu.
You can now add more FIPS codes using the same procedure.
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Editing a FIPS code
1. Press [MENU].
2. At the 
Menu screen, select VHF and press [ENTER].
3. At the 
VHF Menu screen, select FIPS Code and press [ENTER].
4. At the 
FIPS Menu, select the Code you want to edit. When you 
have selected the Code, press [MENU].
5. At the new screen, select 
Edit Location and press [ENTER].
6. At the 
FIPS xx dialog box, press [ENTER]. Edit the field the 
same way as you did when you entered the data.
7. When you have edited all the digits, press [ENTER]. The highlight 
will move to the 
OK box. Press [ENTER] to accept the entry. If you 
do not want this entry, press X to move the highlight to the 
Cancel box and press [ENTER].
8. The new code is now saved, and the screen returns to the 
FIPS 
Menu.
You can now edit another FIPS code, or enter a new one using the 
procedures above.
Deleting a FIPS code
1. Press [MENU].
2. At the 
Menu screen, select VHF and press [ENTER].
3. At the 
VHF Menu screen, select FIPS Code and press [ENTER].
4. At the 
FIPS Menu, select the code you want to delete. When you 
have selected the code, press [MENU].
5. At the new screen, select 
Delete Location and press 
[ENTER]. The FIPS Code you selected will be deleted and you will 
return to the 
FIPS Menu.
6. Press [ESC] twice to return to the VHF screen.
Channel Tag
You can apply a name (such as DISTRESS, PORT OPS, etc.) to each 
Marine Channel. You can apply separate names to the channels in the 
USA, International, and Canadian channels. The maximum name size is 
12 characters. (All Channels come pre-programmed from the factory.)
Note:You cannot add a Channel Tag to the WX channels.
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