User manual

RD7000+ Operation Manual 7
3.2.2 Language
The locator and transmitter support a number of
languages. You can specify your preferred language
using the menu system.
To select your preferred menu language:
1. Press the key momentarily to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the LANG option using the arrow keys.
3. Press the antenna key (
on the transmitter) to enter
the LANG submenu.
4. Scroll up or down using the
or arrows to select
your preferred language.
5. Press the
key to accept your selection and return
to the main menu.
6. Press the
key to return to the main operation
screen.
3.2.3 Units (locator only)
The RD7000+ allows you to work in Metric or Imperial
(US customary) units.
To select your preferred units of measurement:
1. Press the key momentarily to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the UNIT option using the arrow keys.
3. Press the antenna key to enter the UNIT submenu.
4. Scroll up or down using the
or arrows to select
Metric or Imperial units.
5. Press the
key to accept your selection and return
to the main menu.
6. Press the
key to return to the main operation
screen.
3.2.4 Battery type
The RD7000+ locator and transmitter support both NiMH
or Alkaline D-cell (LR20) replaceable batteries, or can be
tted with an optional rechargeable battery pack, which is
Lithium-Ion type for the transmitter and NiMH type for the
locator. It is important that you set the system to match
the currently installed battery type to ensure optimal
performance and correct battery level indication.
To set your battery type:
1. Press the key momentarily to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the BATT option using the
or arrows.
3. Press the antenna key (
on the transmitter) to enter
the BATT submenu.
4. Scroll up or down to select the correct battery type.
5. Press the key to accept your selection and return
to the main menu.
6. Press the
key to return to the main operation
screen.
The RD7000+ is now ready to use.
3.3 Using the menu
The RD7000+ locator and transmitter menus allow you to
select or change system options. Once entered, the menu
is navigated using the arrow keys. Navigation is consistent
on both the transmitter and the locator. When in the menu,
most on-screen icons will temporarily disappear and the
menu options will appear in the bottom left-hand corner of
the LCD. Note that when browsing the locator menu, the
and antenna keys act as left and right arrows. When
browsing the transmitter menu the and keys act as
left and right arrows. The right arrow enters a submenu and
the left arrow returns to the previous menu.
3.3.1 Navigating the locator menu
1. First power up the locator.
2. Press the
key to enter the menu.
3. Use the
or arrows to scroll through the menu
options.
4. Press the antenna key to enter the option’s submenu.
5. Press the
key to return to the previous level.
6. Press the
key to return to the main operation screen.
3.3.2 Locator menu options
Below is an annotated list of menu options that are
available under the main menu of the RD7000+ locator.
• VOL: Adjust the speaker volume from 0 (mute) to 3
(loudest).
• UNIT: Select metric or imperial units.
• LANG: Select your preferred system language.
• POWER: Select the relevant national power
frequency: 50 or 60Hz.
• FREQ: Enable or disable individual frequencies.
• ALERT: Enable or disables StrikeAlert
™
.
• BATT: Sets battery type. NiMH or ALK.
• ANT: Enable or disable any antenna mode with the
exception of Peak.
• CAL: Displays the date of original factory calibration
and the most recent eCAL
• COMP: Enable or disable display of the Compass
feature.