Vertex Standard FT-857 Manual Do Utilizador

The FT-857 illumination lamp has four options for activation of the illumination.

To set up the Lamp mode:

1. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key for one second to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the SELECT knob to recall Menu Mode No-001 [EXT MENU], then rotate the

DIAL to change the setting to “ON” to enable the extended Menu Mode.

3. Rotate the SELECT knob to select Menu Mode No-044 [DISP MODE].
4. Rotate the DIAL knob select the desired mode. Available selections are:

OFF:

Disables the LCD illumination.

AUTO1: Illuminates the LCD for three seconds when any button is pressed, or if you

rotate the SELECT knob.

AUTO2: Illuminates the LCD continuously while the  FT-857 is operating on an exter-

nal power supply.

ON:

Illuminates the LCD continuously.

5. When you have completed your selection, press and hold in the [FUNC] keyn for one

second to exit the Menu mode.

The LCD’s contrast may be adjusted using the Menu Mode, as well.

1. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key for one second to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the SELECT knob to select Menu Mode No-042 [DISP CONTRAST].
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the contrast. As you make the adjustment, you will be

able to see the effects of your changes.

4. When you have completed the adjustment, press and hold in the [FUNC] key for one

second to exit the Menu mode.

The LCD illumination level may also be adjusted using the Menu Mode.

1. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key for one second to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the SELECT knob to select Menu Mode No-043 [DISP INTENSITY].
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the display illumination for a comfortable brightness

level. As you make the adjustment, you will be able to see the effects of your changes.

4. When you have completed the adjustment, press and hold in the [FUNC] key for one

second to exit the Menu mode.