Standard Horizon Matrix GX3000E - Manuals

GX3000E Page 8 6 INSTALLATION 6.1 LOCATION The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that: • keeps the radio and microphone at least 1 m away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass • provides accessibility to the front panel controls • allows connection to a power sou...

Page 9 GX3000E 6.2.2 Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket 1. To assist in flush mounting, a template has been included. Use this tem- plate to assess the mounting location. 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 ...

GX3000E Page 10 GPS Navigation Receiver Ac ce sso ry C ab le Optional Speaker Antenna Fuse Red Power Source Black Water proof Deck Outlet Optional CMP25 RAM+ Mic. Optional VH-310 Handset Optional HAIL/PA Horn 6.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAUTION Reverse polarity connections will damage the radio! Conn...

Page 11 GX3000E 6.4 ACCESSORY CABLE Wire Color/Description WHITE - External Speaker (+)SHIELD - External Speaker (–)RED - PA Speaker (+)SHIELD - PA Speaker (–)BLUE- NMEA Input (+)GREEN - NMEA Input (–)GRAY- NMEA Output (+)BROWN-NMEA Output (–) Connection Examples Connect to external 4 Ohm audio spea...

GX3000E Page 12 O FFSET T IME T ABLE 6.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS After connections have been made between the GX3000E and the GPS, a small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner ofthe LCD display. To see the additional GPS information,press and hold the [ H/L ( NAV )] key. The GX3000E s...

Page 13 GX3000E 6.7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION Sets the radio to show UTC time or local time with the offset inputted in section7.5 Changing the GPS Time. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press the ...

GX3000E Page 14 6.8 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC Allows customising the NAV data showing GPS Course Over Ground (COG).Factory default is True however following the steps below the COG can bechanged to Magnetic. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio...

Page 15 GX3000E 6.9 RECEIVER AUDIO TONE CONTROL Allows the treble and bass of the speaker audio to be adjusted for the bestacoustics in noisy environments. The effect is similar to adjusting the treble andbass controls on a stereo. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ...

GX3000E Page 16 6.10 OPTIONAL ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MIC AND/OR VH-310 HANDSET INSTALLATION The GX3000E is capable of using up to 2 Enhanced RAM+ mics or VH-310 handsets to remotely control the Radio, DSC, and Distress functions. In addi-tion the GX3000E can operate as a full function intercom...

Page 17 GX3000E Remote Mic or External Speaker Selection By default the RAM+ or VH-310 Handset internal speaker is turned on, how- ever using the RAM+ mic (or VH-310 Handset) this speaker can be turned off so the external speaker can be used. RAM+ mic procedure 1. Press and hold the [ CALL ( ENT )] ...

GX3000E Page 18 7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figures for lo-cation of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to section “ 8 BASIC OPERATION .” POWER SWITCH / VOLUME CONTROL ( VOL/PWR ) Turns the transceiver on and off as well a...

Page 21 GX3000E ANTENNA JACK Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna withan impedance of 50 ohms. REMOTE MIC CONNECTORS Connects the GX3000E to the enhanced RAM+ MIC (Remote Access Mi- crophone) or the VH-310 Handset. Refer to section “ 11 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATION ” or “ ...

GX3000E Page 22 PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCH Keys the transmitter when the transceiver is in radio mode. If the transceiveris in the intercom mode (between the CMP25 RAM+ or VH-310 Headset and the GX3000E ), or PA mode, it activates the GX3000E microphone for voice communications. MICROPHONE Transmits ...

GX3000E Page 24 8 BASIC OPERATION 8.1 RECEPTION 1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and antenna are properly connected. 2. Press and hold the VOL/PWR knob until the radio turns on. 3. Turn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as “squelch off”...

Page 25 GX3000E 8.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 91) for instructions on useof simplex and duplex channels. NOTE All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with International,Industry Canada (Canada), and FCC (USA) regulations. Mode of opera-tion cann...

GX3000E Page 26 details). 3. The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with the regular-programmed channels. However, scanning will not stop on a nor-mal weather broadcast unless a NOAA alert is received. 4. When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel, scanning will stop and...

Page 27 GX3000E 8.8 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) Channel 16 may be used for initial contact (hailing) with another vessel. However, its most important use is for emergency and distress messages. Thischannel must be monitored at all times except when actually using anotherchannel. It is m...

GX3000E Page 28 amples for USA use are Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, and 87. Callthe marine operator and identify yourself by your vessel’s name, The marineoperator will then ask you how you will pay for the call (telephone credit card,collect, etc.) and then link your radio transmission ...

GX3000E Page 32 switch to activate the tone through the HAIL/PAspeaker.Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to control the AF output level. The AF output level can be set from0 to 30 watts. 6. To exit the FOG HORN mode, press the [ PA/FOG ] or [ CLR ] key. 8.14 NAVIGATION INDICATION The transceiver has ...

GX3000E Page 34 8.16 VOICE SCRAMBLER If privacy of communications is desired, a CVS2500 voice scrambler (VS) can be installed in the transceiver. Contact your Dealer to have a CVS2500 installed. Refer to the section 10.11 VOICE SCRAMBLER to program the voice scram- bler. 1. Turn on the transceiver.2...

Page 35 GX3000E 9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 9.1 GENERAL WARNING This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safetycall to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device,this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore-based VHF marine ch...

GX3000E Page 36 9.2.2 Programming the MMSI WARNING A user MMSI can be input only once . If the user tries to input an MMSI more than once the radio will show the display onthe right. Therefore please be careful not to input the incorrect MMSI number . If the user needs to change the MMSI number afte...

Page 37 GX3000E 9.3 DSC DISTRESS ALERT The GX3000E is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages to all DSC radios. The GX3000E may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude and Longitude of the vessel. 10.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert NOTE To be able to transmit a...

GX3000E Page 38 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress The GX3000E is capable of transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with the following “Nature of Distress” categories: Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking,Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, MOB 1. Lift the...

Page 39 GX3000E 9.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Alert 1. When a DSC Distress Alert is received, an emer- gency alarm sounds.Then channel 16 is automatically selected. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm.3. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to change the dis- play to show the position of the vessel in dis...

GX3000E Page 40 7. When “Manual” is selected at the previous step, en- ter the MMSI number (nine digits) to which you wantto send (relay) the received Distress Alert. To do this,turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers “0-9,” the press the [ ENT ] key to move the entry location to th...

Page 41 GX3000E 5. Press the [ ENT ] key to transmit the selected type of all ships DSC call. 6. After the ALL SHIPS CALL is transmitted, the trans- ceiver will switch to CH16. 7. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and say PAN PAN PAN or“Securite, Securite, Se...

Page 45 GX3000E 9.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call This feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. Thisfeature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to anotherchannel. Pre-Programmable Calling 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The “ DSC Operation DS...

GX3000E Page 46 Manual Calling You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without storing it in theIndividual Directory. 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The “ DSC Operation DSC Operation DSC Operation DSC Operation DSC Operation ” menu will appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to selec...

Page 47 GX3000E 13. Press any key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call theother vessel you desire to communicate with. 9.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call When the GX3000E receives a individual call, by default the GX3000E auto- matically transmits a ...

GX3000E Page 48 9.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The “ DSC Operation DSC Operation DSC Operation DSC Operation DSC Operation ” menu will appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “ DSC Log DSC Log DSC Log DSC Log DSC L...

GX3000E Page 52 9.7.3 Receiving a Group Call 1. When a group call is received, the GX3000E will pro- duce a ringing alarm sound. 2. The radio automatically switches to the requested channel. 3. Press any key to stop the alarm.4. Monitor the channel for the person calling the Group for a message. 5. ...

Page 53 GX3000E 9.8 POSITION REQUEST Advancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of anothervessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the GX3000E . Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any Standard Hori-zon GPS is connected to the GX3000E...

GX3000E Page 54 The GX3000E has the capability to turn off the Position Request ringer. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “ DSC DSC DSC DSC DSC Setup Setup Se...

Page 55 GX3000E NOTE If the GX3000E does not receive position data from the polled vessel, the LCD will show “NO POSITION DATA.” Manual Request You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up theIndividual / Position Call Directory. 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The “ DS...

GX3000E Page 56 9.8.3 Receiving a Position Request When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarmwill sound and POS REQUEST will be shown in the LCD. Operation and trans-ceiver function differs depending on “ POS Reply POS Reply POS Reply POS Reply POS Reply ” in the “...

Page 57 GX3000E 9.9 POSITION SEND The feature is similar to Position Request, however instead of requesting aposition of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to an-other vessel. In order to send your position you need to have a GPS receiverconnected or to have manually input...

GX3000E Page 58 Manual Calling 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The “ DSC Operation DSC Operation DSC Operation DSC Operation DSC Operation ” menu will appear in the display. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the “ POS POS POS POS POS Send Send Send Send Send .” 3. Press [ ENT ] key to s...

Page 59 GX3000E 9.10 DSC TRANSMISSION TEST 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The “ DSC Operation DSC Operation DSC Operation DSC Operation DSC Operation ” menu will appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “ DSC Test DSC Test DSC Test DSC Test DSC Test ” menu. 3. Press the [ ENT ] key, t...

GX3000E Page 60 9.11 MANUAL INPUTTING GPS LOCATION ( LAT/LON ) You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually even if the GX3000E is not connected the GPS receiver unit. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, orPosition Send will contain the manual...

Page 61 GX3000E 10 RADIO SETUP NOTE The optional CMP25 RAM+ mic and VH-310 Handset can also change the RADIO SETUP menu. Refer to page 76 (RAM+ mic) and page 85( VH-310 ) for details. 10.1 LAMP ADJUSTING Allows setting up the backlight intensity or to turn it off. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL (...

GX3000E Page 64 10.6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET Allows selection of the priority channel when priority scan is enabled. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press the [ ENT ] key, then select “ Priority CH Pr...

Page 65 GX3000E 10.8 SCAN RESUME TIME This selection is used to select the time the GX3000E waits after a transmis- sion ends before starting scanning. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press the [ E...

GX3000E Page 66 10.10 WX ALERT This selection allows the radios NOAA Weather alert to be turned off. Defaultsetting is ON. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press the [ ENT ] key, then select “ WX Al...

GX3000E Page 68 10.13 NAMING THE RADIO OR SECOND STATION MIC OR HANDSET This function allows you to change the name of the RADIO or second stationmicrophones. Example: “RADIO - CABIN,” “RAM1 - HELM,” “RAM2 -FLYBRIDGE.” 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup Radio Setup R...

GX3000E Page 70 11 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATION When the RAM+ microphone is connected to the GX3000E , most VHF, DSC, and setup menus can be remotely operated. The RAM+ Mic is supplied with 7m of routing cable and can be extended up to 21 m using three 7 m extensioncables model CT-100 . The intercom ...

Page 71 GX3000E POWER SWITCH ( PWR ) Press and hold down this key to turn to the transceiver and RAM+ Mic onand off. PTT ( Push-To-Talk ) SWITCH Activates transmission. [ H/L ] KEY Toggles between high and low power. When the [ H/L ] key is pressed while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the p...

GX3000E Page 74 11.3 INTERCOM OPERATION 11.3.1 Communication 1. Press and hold the [ DW ( IC )] key while in “RADIO” mode, the mode is changed to “INTERCOM” mode. 2. If your GX3000E is equipped with two RAM+ Mic’s (or VH- 310 Handset), select the companion with which you wish to communicate ( RADIO ...

Page 75 GX3000E 11.4 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION ( LAT/LON ) You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually from the RAM+Mic even if the GX3000E is not connected the GPS receiver unit. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, orPosition Send...

Page 77 GX3000E 11.5.1 Changing GPS Information to Vessel Position or COG Allows customising of the NAV data showing GPS Information. Factory defaultis “Your Vessel’s Current Position,” however, following the steps below the GPSInformation can be changed to “Course Over Ground (COG).” 1. Press and h...

Page 83 GX3000E 12.3 INTERCOM OPERATION 12.3.1 Communication 1. Press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 5 ( IC )] key, the mode is changed to “INTERCOM” mode. 2. If your GX3000E is equipped with two RAM+ Mic’s (or VH- 310 Handset), select the companion you wish to communi- cate ( RADIO RADIO RADIO RAD...

GX3000E Page 84 12.4 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION ( LAT/LON ) You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually from the VH-310 Handset even if the GX3000E is not connected the GPS receiver unit. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, orPositi...

GX3000E Page 86 12.5.1 Changing GPS Information to Vessel position or COG Allows customising of the NAV data showing GPS Information. Factory defaultis “Your Vessel’s Current Position,” however, following the steps below the GPSInformation can be changed to “Course Over Ground (COG).” 1. Press and h...

Page 87 GX3000E 13 FOG HORN TIMING CHART The fog horn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned off. TYPE PATTERN USAGE 120s Listen Back 5 s 5 s 2 s 2s 1 2 0s Li ste n B a ck 1s 1s 1s 1s 2s 2s 2s 2s 120s Listen Back 1s 1s 1s 1s 1s 1s 2s 2s 2s 2s 2s 2s 120s Listen Back 60s Listen...

GX3000E Page 88 14 MAINTENANCE The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver willprovide many years of continuous use. Taking the following precautions how-ever, will prevent damage to the transceiver. • Keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times to ...

Page 89 GX3000E SYMPTOM Tr a n s c e i v e r f a i l s t opower up. Transceiver blows fusew h e n c o n n e c t e d t opower supply. P o p p i n g o r w h i n i n gnoise from the speakerwhile engine runs. Sound is not emittedfrom the internal or ex-ternal speaker. Receiving station re-p o r t l o w ...

GX3000E Page 90 15 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS Tables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments forU.S.A. and International use. Below are listed some data about the charts. 1. VTS. Where indicated, these channels are part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s V essel T raffic S ystem. 2. Alpha c...

Page 91 GX3000E 6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16 . VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE 01 X X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 01A X S 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas 02 X X D 156.1...

GX3000E Page 94 16 SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and aresubject to change without notice. 16.1 GENERAL Channels ............................................................. All USA, International and CanadianInput Voltage ...........................

Page 95 GX3000E Declaration of Conformity We, Yaesu Europe B.V. declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipmentcomplies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Type of Equipment: VHF Transceiver Brand Name: STANDARD HORIZON Model Number: GX3000E Manufacturer: V...

GX3000E Page 96 E M 0 1 4 N 2 0 0 Copyright 2006VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved. No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 1090...