Icom MR-1220 Instruction Manual - Page 3

INTRODUCTION This marine radar is supplemental aids to navigation and is not intended to be a substitute for accurate and current nautical charts. ■■FEATURES The MR-1220 series marine radars are designed especially for fishing boats. They have powerful transmitting power, a 12.1-inch Color LCD display and many other advanced features. zz The Simplified ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids) function tracks up to 30 targets (including up to 20 automatic acquiring targets) zz The Plot function tracks your route on the radar echo zz Built-in 3D Bird's-eye view zz The DSC (Digital Selective Calling) information function shows received DSC Messages with Icons zz An External Alarm can be connected to warn of danger in a noisy environment zz Built-in AIS (Automatic Identification System) overlay function zz The Multiple language display zz A Sub display is connectable LLAn optional UX-234 video output unit is required. ■■TO DETECT SART SIGNALS SART signals may no be detected and displayed on the screen, depending on the SEA, RAIN, and IR settings. Make the settings below to detect a SART signal on the screen. 1. Set the screen range to between 6NM and 12 NM with Range ( ) [+] or [-]. 2. Set the GAIN control ( GAIN / ) as high as possible. 3. Minimize the SEA control ( SEA / ). 4. Minimize the RAIN control ( RAIN / ). 5. Turn OFF the Interference Reduction (IR) function. 6. Turn OFF the Echo stretch (ES) function. ■■EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION RRDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. RRWARNING! Personal injury, fire shock may occur. hazard, or electric CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. NOTE No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or performance of any Icom or non- Icom equipment, if the malfunction is because of: •• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination. •• The use of Icom radars with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. ■■RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE DISPLAY UNIT THOROUGHLY with a soft, damp (fresh water) cloth, then dry it before operating. Otherwise, the display unit's keys, switches may become unusable, due to salt crystallization. LLThe connectors on the rear panel meet IPX4 requirements while connecting to the scanner unit. NOTE: If the display unit's splash resistance appears defective, carefully clean it with a soft, damp (fresh water) cloth, then dry it before operating. The display unit may lose its splash resistance if the case, or connectors are cracked or broken, or the display unit has been dropped. Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/ or other countries. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. ii