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MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE

MODEL FM-8700
c FURUNO E L E C T R I C C O., LT D. Yo u r L o c a l A g e n t / D e a l e r

9-52, Ashihara-cho,
Nishinomiya, Japan 662

Te l e p h o n e : 0798-65-2111
Te l e f a x : 0798-65-4200

FIRST EDITION : AUG 1998

All rights reserved. Printed in Japan

PUB. No. SME-56170-A

(KAOK) FM-8700
 CONTENTS

Chapter 1 BLOCK DESCRIPTION

1.1 General 1-1
1.2 Input/output data format of FM-8700 1-2
1.3 DX-8700 input/output signals 1-4
1.4 Main function of PC boards 1-6
1.5 Block description 1-9
1. DX-8700 antenna system 1-9
2. DSC Receiver section 1-10
3. Transmitter section 1-11
4. Receiver section 1-13
5. Controller section 1-15
6. Power supply section 1-19
7. IF-8500 (Printer interface) 1-20

Chapter 2 Location of Parts

1. Control Panel 2-1
2. Rear Panel 2-1
3. Bottom View, Cover removed 2-2
4. CONTROL Board 2-2
5. Bottom View (CONTROL Board and the removed) 2-3
6. Panel 2-3
7. Duplexer (DX-8700) 2-4

Chapter 3 Change of System Setting

3.1 Outline of system setting 3-1
3.2 Change operation to normal mode or test mode 3-2
 3.3 Change of system setting 3-4
1. Setting DSC (Selection of receiver) 3-4
2. Setting RT (Function of VHF section) 3-6
3. Setting CH (Channel presetting) 3-8
4. Setting PO (Setting transmitting power) 3-10
5. Setting L (Selection LCD display, Japanese and English) 3-12
3.4 Change of jumper setting 3-13
3.5 Confirmation of ID number 3-14
3.6 Changing ID number and ON/OFF of Private mode 3-15

Chapter 4 Adjustment and Measurement

4.1 Transmitting frequency and power 4-1
4.2 Measurements on CH70 4-2
1. Mode change 4-3
4.3 Other measurements 4-6
1. Confirmation of receiver sensitivity 4-6
2. Confirmation of transmitting modulation degree 4-7
3. Confirmation of receiving sensitivity of CH70 RX board 4-8

Chapter 5 Maintenance check

5.1 Periodical check 5-1
1. Cleaning of display portion 5-1
2. Check of loose connectors 5-1
3. Antenna 5-1
5.2 Everyday oprational test (Self-test) 5-2
5.3 Exchanging the nickel-cadmium battery 5-5
5.4 Exchanging ROM 5-6
5.5 About NMI switch 5-8
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Functional tests 6-1
1. RAM/ROM test 6-2
2. Remote line test 6-3
3. Keyboard test 6-4
4. Display (LCD) test 6-4
5. Printer test 6-5
6.2 Error messages 6-6
1. CPU communication errors 6-6
6.3 Confirmation by line monitor 6-7
6.4 Guidelines for troubleshooting 6-8
6.5 Board compatibility 6-11

Specifications AP1-1
Private Channel List AP2-1
Mechanical Parts List M-1
Schematic Diagrams S-1
 Chapter 1 BLOCK DESCRIPTION
1.1 General
FM-8700 is a full-duplex international VHF radio-telephone which includes a VHF DSC
function and a VHF watch receiver. The system consists of a transmitter- receiver unit
and a duplexer unit, operating from DC 24 V (+30%, -10%) power supply.

External devices such as remote station (RB-700), distress message controller (DMC-5),
printer, navigation device (outputs location and time data in NMEA format), wing
handset, and external speaker can be connected to this system.
If a printer is used, a printer interface unit (IF-8500) is required.
The system connection diagram is shown below.

Operational
Priority
1. DMC-5
2. FM-8700
3. RB-700

* *

ANT CH70RX
* Navigation
NMEA
Device
DX-8700
* Wing Handset (port)
W-HANDSET
* Wing Handset (Starboard)

TX ANT RX ANT W-HANDSET NMEA

Handset Hanger * Distress Message Controller

HANDSET DMC (DMC-5)
(HSC701K-BX21)
FM-8700
* Printer Interface
EXT Speaker * EXT SPKR
PRINTER
(IF-8500)

*
Remote Station * Printer
REMOTE
(RB-'700)
NOTE) DB-500 is required POWER
when additional
RB-700(s) is
connected.
AC100/220VAC
*
AC/DC Power supply
unit DC24V + 30 , -10% (7A MAX)
(PR-300/240)

DC24V + 30 , -10% (7A MAX)

Note) *:operational
Fig. 1-1 System Configuration

1-1
1.2 Input/output data format of FM-8700
The designation of connectors for the input-output signals and their electrical
specifications are shown below.
CH70 RX ANT ANT
(RX ANT) REMOTE (TX ANT)
BREAKER EXT SP

16P

ð ð ð ð
24V DC 7P 6P 4P 8P HANDSET
1 2

GND NMEA DMC PRINTER WING HANDSET

Fig.1-2 Layout of the connectors on the rear panel of FM-8700

Table 1-1/2
Connector Connector
Pins Signal Remarks
Name type
TX ANT M-R type 50 Ω
RX ANT M-R type 50 Ω
1. +24V
24V DC HS16R-2 24V+30,-10%
2. –24V
1. 0V
2. PTT SW
3. MIC (H)
Main Handset FM-10RS-6H -46dBm (600 Ω)
4. MIC (C)
5. HS SP (H) 0dBm (200 Ω)
6. HOOK SW
1. 0V GND
2. W-PTT SW RS-410N Open collector
Part and starboard
microphones are
connected in parallel.
-46dBm (600 Ω) or
3.W-MIC Microphone type,
0dBm (40 Ω) carbon or dynamic
Wing Handset FM214-7SM must be selected on
FM-8700.
4. W-SP 1mW (200 Ω)
5. T15V (TX)
6. +15V
7. DUP/SIMP RS-410N Open collector
8. 0V

1-2
 Table 1-2/2

Terminal Connector Pin Description Signal Remarks

1. TXD (H)
NMEA
2. TXD (C) IEC1162-1
3. RXD (H) (ZDA, GLL, RMC)
NMEA
NMEA FM214-7SM 4. RXD (C)
5. CH70RX (H)
0dBm (600 Ω)
6. CH70RX (C)
7. POW
1. TXD (H)
2. TXD (C)
MIF
3. RXD (H)
DMC FM214-6SM
4. RXD (C)
5. F-GND
6. ALM
1. TXD (H)
2. TXD (C)
PRINTER FM214-4SM MIF
3. RXD (H)
4. RXD (C)
1. TXD (H)
2. TXD (C)
MIF
3. RXD (H)
4. RXD (C)
5. F-GND
6. 15V 1A MAX
7. NC
8. NC
REMOTE SRCN-16P
9. 0V
10. LINE OUT (H)
0dBm (600 Ω)
11. LINE OUT (C)
12. LINE IN (H)
0dBm (600 Ω)
13. LINE IN (C)
14. TX KEY RS-410N Open collector
15. NC
16. NC

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1.3 DX-8700 input/output signals
The logout of the connectors on the DX-8700 and its specifications are shown below.

WING CH70
HANDSET ANT RX ANT NMEA

FM-8700
TX IN
WING
HANDSET
~ Connectors ~ NMEA RX OUT

Fig.1-3 Connectors on DX-8700

Table 2-1/2
Connector Connector
Pins Signal Remarks
Name type
ANT M-R type 50 Ω
CH70 RX ANT M-R type 50 Ω
TX IN M-P type 50 Ω
RX OUT M-P type 50 Ω
1. 0V Signal GND
2. W-PTTSW
Part and starboard
microphones are
connected in parallel.
-46dBm (600 Ω) or
3. W-MIC Microphone type,
0dBm (40 Ω) carbon or dynamic
must be selected on
Wing Handset FM14-7P FM-8700.
4. W-SP 0dBm (200 Ω)
5. T15V (TX)
6. +15V
7. DUP/SIMP RS-410N Open collector
8. 0V Signal GND
9. F-GND

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 Table 2-2/2
Connector Connector
Pins Signal Remarks
Name type
1. 0V GND
2. W-PTT SW RS-410N Open collector
Part and starboard
microphones are
connected in parallel.
-46dBm (600 Ω) or
3. W-MIC Microphone type,
0dBm (40 Ω) carbon or dynamic
must be selected on
FM-8700.
Terminal
Wing Handset
Board 4. W-SP 1mW (200 Ω)
5. F-GND
6. TXD (H)
7. TXD (C) IEC1162-1
NMEA
8. RXD (H) (ZDA, GLL, RMC)

9. RXD (C)
10. F-GND
1. TXD (H)
2. TXD (C) IEC1162-1
NMEA
3. RXD (H) (ZDA, GLL, RMC)

4. RXD (C)
NMEA FM14-8P
5. CH70 RX (H)
0dBm (600 Ω)
6. CH70 RX (C)
7. POW
8. F-GND

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1.4 Main functions of PC-boards
The system block diagram of FM-8700 and DX-8700 is shown in Fig.1-4. The main
functions of each PC-board are shown in Table 3 on the following pages.

EXT SP MODE/CH SW
AF VR SQ VR SP SW
AUTO/
SCAN
/DW/OFF
RX Freq, CONT DATA
DUP/SIMP INT SP

SQ DET/SIG
RX PCB LINE MON CONTROL PCB PANEL PCB
RX OUT (05P0672) (05P0616A) (05P615)
LINE OUT * LCD/LED/KEY
HS SP
TX
TX9V
9V

VHF CPU : V25

+15V
DSC CPU : H8
TX Freq DATA
MODEM
TX OUT TX PCB POWER CONT FM-8700
(05P0618A) POWER DET
MOD

+15V (RX PCB)

+15V

SW +15V

Braker : 10A

POWER PCB FILTER PCB

(05P0617) +15V
(05P0673)
T/RD, +15V, LINE IN/
+15V, DUP/SIMP ,TX
W-MIC, SP, W-PTT,

MIC, SP, PTT SW,

T/RD, CH70RX,

T/RD, ALARM

OUT, TX KYE

HOOK SW
T/RD

+24V
POW

CH70RX ANT ANT NMEA WING HANDSET PRINTER DMC REMOTE HANDSET 24V DC
W-HANDSET
RX OUT

NMEA
TX IN

HANDSET (DC24V)

RB-700

CH70 RX PCB DMC-5

ANT (05P0675)
TB-1
D-RX

PRINTER I/F PRINTER

D-TX
D-ANT

CH70 RX ANT
(IF-8500) (PP-510)
DUPLEXER
DC24V
DX-8700 NBDP
MF/HF DSC
PRINT DATA
NMEA VHF DSC
WING HANDSET
(Both wings, Parallel Connection)

Fig.1-4 BLOCK DIAGRAM

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FM-8700
Main PC-boards of FM-8700 and their functions are shown in the table below.

Table 3-1/2

PC-boards Main functions and Circuits

Contains circuits for transmitting modulator, local oscillator, power amplifier,

TX and delivers 25/1W outputs every 25 kHz step at 155.0 - 156.475 MHz.
(05P0618 1 A local oscillator circuit for transmission (synthesizer PLL)
A) 2 A reactance modulator (G3E, G2B) and its amplifier
3 A transmission power amplifier and a transmission power controller

Consists of a double-super heterodyne receiver circuit at 155.0 - 166.075 MHz,

(receiving sensitivity; 20 dB, SINAD; less than 0 dB, first IF; 21.4 MHz, second
IF;455 kHz).
RX 1 First local oscillator circuit (synthesizer PLL: 21.4 MHz)
(05P0672) 2 Second local oscillator circuit (crystal-control; 20.945 MHz)
3 Squelch circuit (controlled by carrier detection and sound detection)
4 AF power amplifier circuit (8 Ω, 3W output with 10% distortion)

Includes CPU for VHF, CPU for DSC, MODEM, ROM, EEROM and I/O.
FM- CONTROL
VHF and remote control with VHF CPU (µPD70320GJ : V25)
8700 (05P0616
DSC function with DSC CPU (HD6475328CP : H8) and MODEM
A)
TX AF monitor control circuit and TX AF LINE input signal selection circuit

FILTER
Consists of filter circuits for connected signal lines.
(05P0673)

1 LCD drive circuit (for DSC)

PANEL
2 LED drive circuit (for VHF)
(05P0615) 3 Keyboard circuit

Generates 15V output by series power supply circuit from DC 24V input.
1 Over voltage protection: +32 V and low voltage detection: +20 V
POWER 2 Temperature detection sensor mounted on U2
(05P0617)
* gradually decreases the transmitting power by detecting a temperature from 70
to 80 °C.

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DX-8700
Main PC-boards of DX-8700 and their functions are shown in the table below.

Table 3-2/2

PC-boards Main functions and Circuits

Consists of filters for duplex operation.

1 Transmitting filter: BEF characteristics with three stagger cavities.
Duplexer
(156.0 - 157.5 MHz, the power loss; less than 1.4 dB)
(05P0674)
2 Receiving filter: BEF characteristics by four stagger cavities.
(160.6 - 162.1 MHz, the power loss; less than 1.6 dB)

DX- Consists of a double-super heterodyne receiver circuit used exclusively for non-
8700 intermittent listening to DSC CH70 (156.525 MHz).Receiving sensitivity; 20 dB,
SINAD; less than 0 dB, the first IF; 16.9 MHz, the second IF; 455 kHz
CH70 RX 1 First local oscillator circuit (crystal-control; 139.625 MHz)
(05P0675) 2 Second local oscillator circuit (crystal-control; 16.455 MHz)
3 DUP/SIMP switching circuit (relay control)
4 Connecting terminals for WING HANDSET and NMEA
5 Selection of receiving antenna for CH70 (by changing antenna wiring)

1-8
1.5 Block description
1. DX-8700 antenna system

CH70 RX ANT

CH 70 ANT

K4
TX IN (CR1) Q1, 2 T1 J5 J6 CH 70 RX AF
Deviser CH70 RX
W5 (DSC RX Signal)
Tx Rx Simp

Q3, 4
Dup RX Dup K3 RX OUT

TR ANT +15V
Duplexer

K1
Simp
Dup TX Dup
K4 K1 K2 K3
DUP/SIP DUP/SIP
Dup Simp TX
Dup ANT
Q5
K2
TR ANT CR4 U1 (2/2)
C35 TX level monitor signal POW
DET Buff

Fig.1-5 DX-8700 Antenna System

DX-8700 consists of CH70 RX board (05P0675) and Duplexer (05P0674). The CX70
RX circuit contains an antenna switching circuit and CH70 RX circuit. K1 - K3 are relays.
The antenna is selected by DUP/SIMP control signal from the main unit.
The transmitting signal output from the main unit is input to <TX IN> and switched by
K4.
The TR ANT antenna can transmit/receive VHF signals and receive CH70 signal.
When a CH70 receiving antenna is used, <CH70 ANT> is internally connected to "CH70
RX circuit, J6" with a coaxial cable.

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2. DSC Receiver section

DX-8700
CH70 RX ANT

CH70 RX
SIMP RX
Q11 FL1 U3 Q12 FL2 Q13 FL3 U2 (1/2)
Q1, 2 T1 (GN2011)
J5 J6
DEVISER DET
W5
(3SK302GR) 156.525MHz (2SK937-Y5-AA) 16.9MHz(3SK302GR) 455kHz (NJM2094M)
(2SK937-Y5-AA)
139.625MHz
TP1 OSC
DUP RX U4 (MC3361CD)
Q3 ,4 S ×4 Q15
TR ANT
(2SC3123) TP2
D K3
(2SK937-Y5-AA)
OSC Q14
Y2
(2SC3123)
16.445MHz
Y1
34.90625MHz

C73 CH70 RX (05P0675)

RX OUT

CH70 RX AF (0dBm 600 Ω)

FM-8700

U31-2/4 U30-2/4 U29 U2 (VHF)

MODEM CPU
(NJM3403AV) (MSM6927GS-2K) (H8 : HD6475328CP)
CH70 1200
U14
U3 (DSC)
PIO
CPU
(µPD71055GB)
(V25: µPD70320GJ)

CONTROL (05P0616A)

Fig.1-6 CH-70 Receiving Signal Flow

The receiver for CH70 (156.525 MHz) is included in DX-8700.

CH70 signal is received by either of a dedicated receiving antenna (CH70 RX ANT) or a
transmitting-receiving antenna (TR ANT). The internal circuit connection must be
changed in accordance with the equipped antenna.
The input signal from TR ANT (SIMP RX) is amplified by Q1 and Q2 (preamplifiers) so
as to adjust it to the same level as the input from CH70 RX ANT.
The gain from Q1, 2 to J5 is more than 0 dB.
The input signal to CH70 RX circuit is amplified by Q11, passed through FL1 (156.525
MHz), mixed with the 139.625MHz local oscillator output in U3, and converted to the
first IF signal of 16.9 MHz. Then, after passing through Q12, FL2, and Q3, the signal is
converted to the second IF signal of 455 kHz by mixing with the 16.9MHz second local
oscillator output, and input to CONTROL board in the main unit as CH70 RX AF signal.
This signal (VHF DSC signal) is decoded in the CONTROL board.

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3. Transmitter section
Transmitting AF circuit

FILTER PCB
(05P0637)
U31-4/4 RX PCB
MIC SELECT LINE MON (05P0672)
J408-5
Note) C
Wing - MIC U32-1/4 LINE MON
0dBm R127
Wing - MIC U30-3/4
MOD IN
(-46dBm) J406-9/8
JP2 D W HS
R153
MOD J407-1/2 TX PCB
MIC -46dBm
U32-2/4 MIC (-26dBm 600 Ω ) (05P0618A)
(600 Ω ) J406-3/4 R154
HS U32-4/4
REMOTE REMOTE
0dBm T1
(600 Ω ) J404-7/8 R156
REMOTE U32-3/4 MODEM
(DSC MSG)
U 29 R155
U30-1/4
MODEM DSC
Operational Priority:
U2
1. DSC call
2. Wing handset VHF CPU CONTROL. etc

3. FM-8700
CONTROL
4. REMOTE (RB-700)
PCB
U3 (05P0616A)
DSC CPU

Note) • 0dBm: Carbon Microphone (40 Ω )

• -46dBm: Dynamic Microphone (600 Ω )

Fig.1-7 AF Signal in Transmitter

Audio signals from the wing handset, remote station (RB-700), and handset of the main
unit are input to CONTROL board through FILTER board.
Either carbon microphone or dynamic microphone can be used for the wing handset.
When a microphone is installed, the jumper wire JP2 is set in accordance with the
specification of the microphone.
Transmitter VHF DSC messages are converted to AFSK (1700 ± 400 Hz) by U29
(MODEM).
The audio signals and the AFSK signal are sent to TX board as <MOD IN> signal
through analog switches in U32, R132 – 135, and U30.
The rated input level of the AF signal is -26 dBm (600 Ω).

1-11
Transmitting circuit

(UNLOCK -- OFF)
CR11
TX PLL LOCK DET (To CONTROL PCB)
TX PLL Frq. DATA LD
PLL J102-5
J102-6/7/8 (SCK, SDA, LE)
From U5
CONTROL PCB (PLL2001S)
FIN Y1: 8.000MHz

C76
MOD IN
(-26dBm 600 Ω ) PA
Pre-Emphasis Limitter (LPF) PLL FIL Drive M57710A LPF
From J101-1/2 TX OUT
CONTROL PCB R79 VCO
R78, C96 U6-1/4 U6-2/4 U6-3, 4/4 Q5/6 Q1/2 U1 Power DET
R64 Q7 (To DX-8700)
U2-1/2, CR6
MIC MOD PWR CONT
Q3, U2/7

TX PCB (05P0618A)

J102-1/3 J102-1

PWR CONT PWR DET

TX PLL Frq. DATA D/A

(To TX PCB) (SCK, SDA, LE)
A/D

TX PLL LOCK DET U2: CPU

From
CONTROL PCB CONTROL PCB
(05P0616A)

Fig.1-8 Transmitter Circuit

AF signal from CONTROL board, <MOD IN> signal, passes through R79 (MIC), pre-
emphasis (R78, C96), limiter, LPF, and R64 (MOD), then inputs to VCO.
R79 (MIC) adjusts the frequency deviation to ±3 kHz with a rated microphone input of -
46 dBm.
R64 (MOD) adjusts the maximum frequency deviation to ±5 kHz or less for an excessive
microphone input of –26 dBm.
The PLL circuit, consisting of U5, PLL FIL, and VCO (8 MHz reference oscillator) can
deliver an output every 25 kHz step in a frequency range from 155.500 to 161.475 MHz.
C76 adjusts the transmitting frequency deviation to ±300 Hz. (The specification is
±10ppm.)
The AF signal is frequency-modulated (reactance modulation: G3E, G2B) by applying
the signal to a variable capacitor diode in VCO. CR11, unlock detector of the PLL circuit,
illuminates when the circuit is operating normally.
The output from the VCO is amplified by Q5, Q6, Q1, Q2, and a power module
(M57710A) in U1 to approximately 25 W. The amplified signal then passes through LPF
and comes out as the transmitting output from the main unit.
To control the transmitting power, a <PWR DET> signal is generated by detecting the
transmitting output and sent to CONTROL board. There, the signal is processed by VHF
CPU to <POW CONT> signal, which controls the output of power module U1.
The transmitting output power is adjusted in power adjustment mode with six waves –
CH60, 14, 88 of DUP and SIMP waves – and the respective power data is stored in the
memory.

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4. Receiver section
Receiving circuit

LINE U4 TP3
RX IN Q1 U1 (GN2011) Q2 FL1 Q3 FL2
J9
DET A
(BPF) (3SK302GR) (BPF) (2SK937-Y5-AA) 21.4MHz (3SK302GR) 455kHz R34 (NJM4558M)
Noise AMP
Fr-21.4MHz OSC
(UNLOCK- OFF)
CR2 U10 Q6 U2 (MC3361CD)
(2SC3123)
RX PLL TP2
LOCK DET LD FIN DET U3/4
LOOP FIL Q4/5 CR1
RX PLL Frq. DATA PLL VCO Y1
(PLL2001S) 20.945MHz
SQ DET
Y2 8.000MHz
(SCK, SDA, LE)

RX PLL LOCK DET

B SCK, SDA, LE
C95 CONTROL
RXA (05P0616A)
U11 U5 SQ SIG SQ SIG
Q1 MUTE LINE MON LINE MON
SDA Q2 EXT SP
SCK
Q3 SP ON AF VOL
Q4 TX ON U9: AFP
U8 U6 U6 U8
Q5 A
Q6 DUP/SIMP VOL OUT
Q7 (TDA2003H)

Q8 BEEP R48 SP ON SP
MUTE
(M54972P) U8
U8
BEEP MAX

B BEEP Handset SP
U7
HS SP HS SP

T2 REMOTE
U7
RX (05P0672) LINE OUT LINE OUT

Fig.1-9 Reciver Circuit

The receiver input signal from DX-8700 is input to J9 of RX board, amplified by Q1, and
converted to the first IF signal of 21.4 MHz in U1. CR2, unlock detecter of the PLL
circuit, illuminates when the PLL circuit is operating normally.
The first IF signal is passed through FL1 (21.4 MHz) and Q3, and input to U2
(MC3361CD). In U2 the signal is converted to the second IF signal and demodulated.
R34 "LINE" adjusts the output from U2 so that the output level from U4 at TP3 becomes
0.2 Vrms when a receiving signal of 60 dBµ with 1 kHz modulation and ∆f of 3 kHz
comes in.
<SQ DET> signal from U3 is used for detecting the carrier for SQ control and <SQ SIG>
signal from U5 is for detecting the audio signal for SQ control. Both signals are input to
CPU for VHF (U2) on CONTROL board. The SQ control is operated by controlling U8
with <MUTE> signal.

References)
• Built-in speaker : 3 W (10% distortion), 8 Ω
• Handset speaker : 2 mW (10% distortion), 200 Ω
• Sensitivity : less than 0 dBµ (20 dB SINAD)
• Squelch tight level : less than -6 dBµ

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Receiving AF circuit

SQ VOL

U30
R1
SQ SET U31-2/4 CH70 RX
CH70 RX AF
(05P0675)
U2
SQ DET
CH70 1200
SQ SIG U29
TX/RX U30-2/4 U31-3/4 MOD IN TX
BEEP MAX RXA (05P0618A)
RX BEEP VHF (T/RD 05)
(05P0672)

U31-1/4
CPU RT1200
SCK, SDA, LE
LOOP U30-3/4
RX PLL LOCK DET MODEM U31-4/4
W-MIC LINE MON
RXA MIC
U30-1/4
U32-3/4 LINE MON
LINE MON MODEM
REMOTE

DSC

U3 CONTROL
DSC (05P0616A)
CPU

Fig.1-10 AF Signal in Receiver

AF signal "RXA" from RX board is input to an analog switch U31-2/4 and "CH70 RX
AF" signal from CH70 RX board is input to another analog switch U31-3/4.
When <Watch VHF CH70> appears on the DSC display, the control signal "CH70 1200"
selects a DSC AF signal from CH70 RX board by switching the U31-2/4 on. When
<Watch VHF > appears on the DSC display, the control signal "RT 1200" selects the
DSC AF signal from RX board by switching the U31-3/4 on.
"Loop" control signal is used for self-test. Loop test is practiced by detecting MODEM
output directly.
Input signals for transmitting modulation, W-MIC, MIC, MODEM, and REMOTE, are
input to U31-4/4. The "LINE MON" signal that controls this switch is set by "RT4- TX
AF monitor" in "setting RT" on Page 3-6. Turning on the switch can monitor each
transmitting input signal line and check which signal is coming in. However, note that the
"MIC" (HANDSET) input line from the main unit microphone cannot be monitored.

Remarks) Receiving AF input signal for DSC is selected by "DSC setup".

• CH70 selection → <Watch VHF CH70> display

• VHF selection → <Watch VHF > display

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5. Controller section
5V
S1 NMI SW

U20 U19
NMI RESET 15V Reset RESET
AVR
CLK OUT 8MHz CLK Control
16MHz
U3
SI-8031L M51953L
µPD70320GJ RESET
(V25) 74HC02AF : FU15
74HC138AF : FU1, 6, 7 M27C40001 AT28C64A µPD43256BGU
(DSC CPU) 74HC42AF : FU9
U4 U8 U5 Backup Q18/19
NMEA T/R 0 Adress ROM EEROM S-RAM
SIO Control (BT1)
Decode
Control
MIF (Serial Printer) T/R 1 BUS
SIO
Dimmer Adress BUS
Contrast P0
Data BUS
Alarm LED
P1
Beep/Beep Control U11
Key Scan Latch
74HC245AF
Key In P2 IRQ0
U10
µPD771055GB MBM89371A NOR 74HC4078AF
(PIO) U14 (SIO) U12
PT U13
P2 P1 P0 SIO SIO CLK 1/13
DSC Recive Data 74HC193AF
T/R State Data
T/R LED Data RESET

T/RD02
8MHz CLK
LCD Data

LCD Control
T/R Control Data

INTR1, 2 P4 P3
DMC

T/R LED CH-Data Latch P2

T/R Key In P5
(T/RD04)
Modulation Line Select U2 MIF (RB-700)
P1 P9
Modulation Line Moni RX Control Data (PLL, etc) MSM6927GS
HD6475328CP
TX PLL Data (H8) TX Power Control
P6 AIN
ON Hook (T/RD05) U29
PTT (HS, W-HS, TX Key) (VHF CPU) P7 Beep Out MODEM SGI
TEMP P8 SQ Sig Input
Power DET (TX)
SQ DET
SQ set
POW (DX-8700)

TP-1
7.9872MHz

Y1
15.9744MHz
C2

Fig.1-11 Controllor Circuit

To clear the contents of EEROM and S-RAM for DSC , press [S1 : NM1] while keeping
power on; turn the power off, and on again; then <NO RAM EEROM ALL> will be
displayed; and select an object item and press [ENT] key. (Refer to section 5.5 for more
details.)
The oscillator frequency of Y1 (15.9744 MHz) connected to U2 (VHF CPU) determines
the communicating speed of DSC (1200BPS). To adjust the frequency, turn on power
while pressing [CH16] key, then adjust C2 so that the frequency at TP1 becomes 7.9827
MHz ± 30ppm.

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Panel

DSC KEY BOARD

DATA (8bit) CAN KS 0
1 2 3 -CEL ALM
CONT (2bit) LCD
(LCM-523-68HE-4) 4 5 6 DIM CALL
KS 1
(DB1-8, RS, R/W)
KS 2 Key Scan
7 8 9 SELC DIST

CONTRAST (Vo) KS 3
< 0 > ENT

KIN 0

KIN 1

KIN 4
KIN 2

KIN 3
DIMMER (DIM 5VB)
DIMMER (DIM 5VA)
KEY IN (5bit)
DIMMER (DIM 5V)
ALM 0
DSC ALM ALM 1 ALM LED
LED ALM 2 CONT (3bit)

5V CH Indicator
VHF KEY BOARD (7seg. LED × 3)
• REM • USA
CH16 VHF • WX • PRIV
LED × 7 • TX • LOW
HI/LOW • SP
Key In
SP ON/OFF
Latch LED ON DATA (8bit)
SQ AUTO
(TC74HC573AF) × 4
(LED D0-7)
SCAN/DW/OFF

LED LE 0
LED LE 1
LED LE 2 Latch
LED LE 3

Fig.1-12 Panel Circuit

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Output power control
The output power of PA (U1) is picked up by the power detector CR6 and U2, and
applied to the comparator through the A/D converter. The comparator compares the
output power of the PA with power data stored on the EEROM U8. The comparator
output signal is applied to the PA as power control signal through the U/D counter and
the D/A converter. Thus, the PA output power is controlled until the programmed output
power is obtained.
Programming of the output power is carried out by rotating the CH knob in the power
adjustment mode. The power is programmed when the PTT switch is released.
The power adjustment is made on six frequencies, CH14, CH60 and CH88 in both
simplex and duplex modes. Using two data among those data, the power data for other
channels is determined.

TEMP and POW signals

Temperature signal "TEMP" is applied from POWER board to U2 on the CONTROL
board through RX board. When the temperature becomes 70 to 80 degrees, the power
data from EEROM U8 is compensated by the TEMP signal and the output power is
reduced to a minimum of 10 W depending on the temperature detected.
The power signal "POW" from the DX-8700 monitors T/R antenna power. During self-
test, TRANSMIT POWER: NG appears if TX output power is less than 15W.

TX (05P0618)
U1: M57710A
(PG≥21.5dB)
0.1~0.2W #1 #4 TX OUT (25W) DX-8700
PA

CR6, U2 POW DET

#3 #2
DET
15V
POW DET
U2, 7, Q3 (0 - 5.0VDC)

POW CONT POW DET

POW

U2 10bit A/D
Power Data Display
(000~999)
POWER PCB RX PCB
(05P0617) (05P0672)
Power Data Write
CPU COMP
Power Data Read
U8
EEROM
t C° -
TSENCE TEMP
CH KNOB
RT1101 U3
U/D Power ADJ
8bit D/A
Counter

CONTROL
(05P0616)

Fig.1-13 Output power control

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Self-test
Self-test is made in the following process. The test includes receiver circuit test and AF
loop back test. In the receiver test, CH70 RX and RX boards receive leakage of TX PLL
modulated DSC signal. In the loop back test, the MODEM output is fed back to the
MODEM input on the CONTROL board.

V25: DSC CPU H8: VHF CPU

Start
1 CH70 RX PCB TEST

CH70 RX AF supplied to Preparation for receiving

MODEM (CH70 1200) leakage of TX PLL RF
signal by RX PCB Loop back test
(No TX during test)
Command Start
Start
Transfer

MODEM selected for

LOOP BACK TEST TX (MOD IN) line

Receiving End command transfer TX/RX PLL set to

2 RX PCB TEST
CH70
RX A supplied to
MODEM (RT1200) End command transfer End (DSC modulation)

YES
Preparation for receiving PLL UN-LOCK?
leakage of TX PLL RF Reading and decoding Status display
signal by RX PCB status error information NO (LOCK) Un-lock flag set

NO Flag set for loop

PLL UN-LOCK? back test result
(LOCK) (See note.)

YES
Result deta set
NO CH70 RX AF
supplied to MODEM?
(CH70 1200) End
YES

Note) RX PCB and CH70 RX receive

3 AF LOOP BACK TEST
leakage of PLL RF signal
MODEM output fed back to
input (Loop)
MODEM output connected
to MODEM input
Command
transfer Start

LOOP BACK TEST

Receiving End command transfer

End command transfer End

Reading and decoding Status display

status error information

Reset status

Result display

End

Fig.1-14 Self-test process

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6. Power supply section
Filter PCB Power PCB Filter PCB
(05P0673) (05P0617) (05P0673)

CB1: 10A K1 U2 J604-6 15V

24V REMOTE: RB-700
Line J609-1/2 J301-1/2 15V J304-3/4 J610-1/2
Filter REG
Line J602-6 15V
Q2, 3 , 4 Filter Wing Handset:
J302-1 J603-3 J602-5 TX DX-8700
TX

POWER SW
J302-2
RL CONT
Q1
J303-1/2 TX PCB
to A J107-1/2
Over /Low
Volt Protect
J304-1 CONTROL PCB
U1 MB3761PF
to B J411-2
See note.
J304-7 RX PCB
to C J206-1

J304-8 RX PCB
to D
J208-1

C D A
RX PCB TX PCB
(05P0672) (05P0618A)

U9 AFP U4
J208-1 J107-1/2
REG 5V

µPC78L05T
U12
AN7809F 15V (PA)
J206-1 J204-3 J103-3
FIX 8V
REG J204-1 J103-1
TX 8V
SW J207-3
TX
Q14 (To Wing Handset)
TX ON
REG 5V

U13 AN78L05M B
CONTROL PCB
(05P0616A)

U20
J411-2
REG 5V
SI-8031L
U18
Note) REG 12V
(1) Overvoltage protector: activated by 32 VDC AN78L12M
(2) Lowvoltage protector: activated by 20 VDC

Fig.1-15 Power Supply

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7. IF-8500 (Printer interface)
Serial printer data from the FM-8500/8700 is sent to the printer interface IF-8500 where
MIF data or Furuno radio interface data is converted into parallel centronics data.
The output of the interface is connected to the printer PP-510.
Further, MF/HF terminal DSC-5/6, NBDP terminal DP-5/6, and No.2 VHF DSC (FM-
8500/8700) can be connected to the IF-8500 which outputs the data on a first-in first-out
basis.

No.2 No.1
FM-8500 FM-8500
/8700 /8700

(50 m MAX) (50 m MAX)

Serial data Parallel data

IF-8500 PP-510
Serial data
Adhering to Centronics
Parallel data (Signal and Line (5 m MAX)
Parallel data conversion)

(5 m MAX) (5 m MAX)

DSC NBDP
power supply
(DSC-5/6) (DP-5/6) DC24 V

Fig.1-16 Connection of IF-8500

Photo Coupler BUFFER

RXD U1
No.1 VHF DSC U8 DATA
TXD (HD647180XOFS8L)
U6 DSC (DSC-5/6)
FM-8500/8700 Q1
BUFFER
(ROM/ DATA
Photo Coupler RAM/ U3 NBDP (DP-5/6)
RXD SIO)
No.2 VHF DSC U9 BUFFER
TXD DATA
FM-8500/8700 Q2 U4 PP-510

U11 U10 Y1
CB1 CR3 12V 9.2 MHz
DC24V SW 5V
REG
(1A) REG
(V06C) (TA78DL12)
(CBM-1205SF) IF-8500
CR10

Fig.1-17 Block Diagram of IF-8500

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Series connection of IF-8500
When DSC-8VP, DSC-5V, and FM-7500, which output printer data in parallel format, is
connected to the IF-8500 together with DSC-5/6 and/or NBDP, the two IF-8500 must be
used as below. The jumper setting must be changed.

J1
CB1
JP1
JP2
JP3
CPU Board
Put jumper.

Serial port: TB-1 3-6 DSC-5/6

or PP-510
Serial port: TB-1 7-10
IF-8500
No.1 NBDP
VHF DSC IF-8500
Serial data
(ex. DSC-8VP) Parallel data

Parallel data (JP3:open)

(JP3: Short)
No.2
VHF DSC Serial port: TB-1 3-6
(ex. DSC-8VP)
not used or
DSC port: J5 Serial port: TB-1 7-10
or
NBDP port: J3

Fig.1-18 Series Connection of IF-8500

Setting of JP3 in IF-8500

JP3 Input Output

Port Data Port Data

Open J3 (NBDP) Parallel

(default) J5 (MF/HF DSC) Parallel J4 (PRINTER) Parallel
TB-1 (No.1/2 VHF) Serial
J3 (NBDP)
Short Parallel TB-1 (No.1/2 VHF) Serial
J5 (MF/HF DSC)

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 Chapter 2 Location of Parts

1. Control Panel

For
DSC

For VHF

2. Rear Panel

PRINTER NMEA
WING HANDSET DMC GND

HANDSET
POWER

TX ANT REMOTE RX ANT

EXT SP BREAKER

2-1
3. Bottom View, Cover removed

Loosen these screws

to detach the panel

TX/RX/POWER
Boards under the cover

CONTROL Board
(05P0616A)

4. CONTROL Board

TP-1
CH16 + PWR ON :
7,9872MHz±30PPM CPU for DSC
(C2 ADJ) (U3 : UPD70320/V25)
CPU for VHF S1 NMI SW
(U2 : HD6425238CP/H8)
JP-1
(BATT ON/OFF)

ROM for DSC

(U4 : M27C4001)

EE-ROM
(U8 : AT28C64)

ROM BACK-UP
(BT-1)

C2 MODEM JP2 JP3/4 I/O

(U29 : MSM6927GS) MIC SELECT (U12 : MBM89371A)

2-2
5. Bottom View
(CONTROL Board and the cover removed)

PA
FIL Board (05P0673) (U1 : M57710A) TX Board (05P0618A)

POWER R79
Board MIC
(05P0672)
R64
MOD
RX VCO CR11
(TX PLL
UN-LOCK
RX Board Detector)
(05P0672)
C76
TX Frq

C95 RX Frq CR2 TX VCO

(F-21.4MHz±10PPM) (RX PLL UN-LOCK Detector)

6. Panel

PANEL Board (05P0615)

2-3
7. Duplexer (DX-8700)

TP2
(16.445 MHz CHK)
C73 TP1
(156.525 to 16.9 MHz J2: D ANT
±10PPM at TP1) J11

J6: CH70 IN

Duplexer

J3: D TX J1: D RX

CH70 RX Board C23

J10 TB-1

J5: CH70 OUT

J4: ANT C14

TX IN ANT
NMEA
WING HANDSET CH70 RX OUT
RX ANT

2-4
 Chapter 3. Change of System Setting
3.1 Outline of system setting

Precautions
The following operations shall be executed only by the dealers and agents
that FURUNO has approved. Those dealers and agents shall conduct the
following system setting under their responsibility. It is strictly prohibited to
disclose this information to the operators and possessors of the machine,
because immoderate changes of the system setting will cause performance
variation of the apparatus.

The system setting will be executed when the machine is installed. However, when the
system setting change is required because of unit exchange or other reasons, follow
the procedures described on the following pages.
Contents of system setting

Confirmation of the ID number of the own ship

DSC (How to change the ID number is described on Page 3-15).
section 1 Selection of receiver section (VHF receiver or CH70 receiver) and ON/OFF
setting of DMC connection
2 Pre-settings in VHF section
VHF
section (1) Selection of USA/WX mode
(2) Confirmation of Private mode (How to change the mode is described on
Page 3-15).
(3) Auto-revert function
(4) Automatic ON/OFF setting of internal speaker
(5) Restriction on continuous transmission time
(6) Monitoring of sending sound
(7) Automatic 1W function
(8) Dual watching
(9) Scanning
(10) Setting of audio squelch range
3 Channel pre-setting of each mode
4 Setting of transmitting power (Maximum power and reduced power)
5 LCD display selection between Japanese and English

3-1
3.2 Change operation to normal mode or test mode
Change of the system setting, except " Input of ID number of the own ship", is
executed after changing from normal mode to test mode in the following procedures.
The normal mode means the state in which <Watch VHF> is displayed on the LCD
screen of DSC and the test mode means the state where <TEST VHF> is displayed.

Procedures
Protection OFF
1. In the normal screen, press SELECT key first and 9 key next. Then this
display will appear.

Display 1
V P ID DSC RT CH PO L

Blinking

2. Put the cursor on "P" by using key and press ENT key.

* System protected *

3. Input password (secret code).

6 5 2 1 1 1

Protection < >

ON OFF

4. Put the cursor on "OFF" by using key and press ENT key. Now, DSC,
RT, CH, PO, and L can be changed.

Display 1
V P ID DSC RT CH PO L

6 Display mode selection (p.3-12)

5 Power adjustment (p.3-10)
4 Channel preset (p.3-8)
3 Preset of VHF (p.3-6)
2 Selection of receiver (p.3-4)
1 Confirmation of ship’s ID number (p.3-14)

3-2
Protection ON
After changing the system setting of DSC, RT, CH, and PO, return to the normal
mode in the following procedures.

To close the display for setting, press CANCEL key several times.

Test

How to return to the normal mode (Watch display)

Test

SELECT 9

V P ID -------

Select "P" by pressing key, then press ENT key.

Protection < >

ON OFF

Select "ON" by pressing key, then press ENT key.

Press CANCEL key twice to return to the watch display.

After changing system setting, be sure to return from <TEST> mode to the normal
mode of <Watch> display.

3-3
3.3 Change of system setting

[About the rules for key operation]

In the selection menu as follows, two methods are available to choose one item. One
is to select an item by using the arrow key and press ENT key. The other is simply
to press the number key corresponding to the required item.

(Example)
DSC: Receiver
Selection
CH70[1] VHF[2] menu

Selection method
• Put the cursor on the required item with the arrow key and press ENT key.
• Or, press the required number key, 1 or 2.

1. Setting DSC (Selection of receiver)

Select "DSC" on the display 1.

Display 2
V P ID DSC ---

At the display 2 (shown above), press ENT key.

DSC: Receiver CH70 DSC CH70 receiver used

CH70[1] VHF[2] VHF VHF receiver used

Select either one with the arrow keys followed by ENT key, or by pressing the corresponding numeric key.

Note : Normally select "CH70" for DSC continuous watch. If two FM-8500 are installed for
duplication, select this setting as follows :

When No.1 FM-8500 fails, use No.2

Main (No.1) FM-8500 "CH70"
FM-8500 after interchanging these
Sub (No.2) FM-8500 "VHF"
settings.

(Continued on next page)

3-4
(From previous page)

DSC: remote DMC

ON[1] OFF[2]

Place the cursor on a desired item with arrow keys, then press ENT key. Or, press corresponding
numeric key (1 or 2).

Note) When FM-8700 is connected to DSC, select "ON[1]".

Display 3
V P ID DSC RT CH PO L

3-5
2. Setting RT (Function of VHF section)

Refer to the next page for the factory default value.

Function
RT1- Mode: USA/WX < >
Selection of USA/Weather modes
OFF[1] ON[2]
ON: Enable
After selection OFF: Disable

RT1- Mode: private < >

Selection of Private mode
protected <OFF> ON: Enable
OFF: Disable
After selection
"Protected"

RT2- Hook work: CH16 < >

Auto revert function
ON[1] OFF[2] (Automatic setting of CH16 on
ON HOOK status)
After selection
ON: Enable
OFF: Disable
RT2- Hook work: SP < >
Automatic internal speaker setting (on/off)
ON[1] OFF[2] according to handset status as below.
After selection Handset Speaker
ON HOOK on
OFF HOOK off
ON: Enable
OFF: Disable
RT3- Time out timer < >
Continuous transmission time limit
OFF[1] ON[2] ON: 5 minutes
OFF: no limitation
After selection

RT4- TX AF monitor < >

Tx AF monitor from DSC, Handset,
OFF[1] ON[2] Wing Mic or remote station.
After selection

DSC To Tx line

Wing Mic To INT SP

To RB-700
Handset
(line-out)
Tx AF monitor
RB-700 ON/OFF command
from CPU

(Continued on next page)

3-6
(From previous page)

Function
RT5- Auto 1W < >
Auto 1W (Power is automatically reduced to
ON[1] OFF[2] 1W when the low output power channel is
After selection selected.)
ON: Enable
OFF: Disable

RT6- Dual Watch < >

Dual watch operation
ON[1] OFF[2]

After selection

RT6- Scanning < >

Scan operation
ON[1] OFF[2]

After selection

RT7- Auto SQ < >

Audio squelch (voice detecting
LOW= HIGH HOLD type SQ) range setting

LOW : Lower limit of voice freq.

(Setting value) x 50 = Hz
HIGH : Upper limit of voice freq.
HOLD: SQ hold time
(SQ open time after signal goes (Setting value) x 20 = ms
away.)

Enter 2-digit data for lower limit followed by ENT key. Then enter "HIGH" and "HOLD"
data in the same manner as "LOW".

Display 4
V P ID DSC RT CH PO L

Default settings
Delivery RT1 RT1 RT2 RT2 RT3 RT4 RT5 RT6 RT6
Mode: Mode: Hook work: Hook work: DW SCAN
USA/WX PRIV CH16 SP
Standard OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON ON
USA ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON
* RT7) LOW=06 HIGH=16 HOLD=30

3-7
3. Setting CH (Channel presetting)

Transmission/reception mode, communication mode, and output power can be

selected as follows.
In the display 4 on the previous page, press ENT key.

INTL CH: XX < >

ENABLE= TX[1] RX[2] UN[3] LEDs

USA WX PRIV
Select a desired channel mode and
a channel with the channel knob.
(Refer to right figure) CHANNEL Knob

Every one pressing the channel knob

successively changes the channel mode as follows.
INTL USA WX PRIV
(No LED)

Then, set to the desired channel

by turning the channel knob.

(Example) An example when CH20 of INTL (International channel) is selected.

(Refer to the next page when the private mode (PRIV) is selected.)

This shows the preset seting status on INTL CH20.

INTL CH: 20 < >

ENABLE= TX[1] RX[2] UN[3]

TX : Both transmission and reception available.

RX : Reception only available
UN : Unable (Neither transimission nor reception available)

After selection

INTL CH: 20 < >

TELECOM= SIMP[1] DUP[2]

Communication mode selection

SIMP : Simplex
DUP : Semi-duplex

After selection
(Continued on next page)

3-8
(From previous page)

INTL CH: 20 < >

TX POWER= HIGH[1] LOW[2]

Output power selection

HIGH : 25W
LOW : 1W

After selection
Setting on INTL CH20 can be checked.

INTL CH: 20 < >

ENABLE= TX[1] RX[2] UN[3]

INTL CH20 has been preset.

An example when the private mode is selected.

Memory No.

P01/CH : XXX < >

PRIV No. SELECT: [<][>]key

Select a desired memory number (maximum: 20) with the arrow key and press ENT key.
Then, select a channel to preset by turning the channel knob.
(Refer to the appendix 2 for the channel list.)

(Example) Memory No: 02, CH: 100

P02/CH : 100 < >

ENABLE= TX[1] RX[2] UN[3]

Set every item successively in the same manner as an example

when CH20 of INTL (International channel) is selected. on the previous page.

After presetting all the channel mode, exit from the channel preset menu by pressing CANCEL key.

Display 5
V P ID DSC RT CH PO L

3-9
4. Setting PO (Setting transmitting power)

In the display 5 on the previous page, press key (Selection of "PO"), then
press ENT key.

DUP Pow- CH60 <HI:XX>

High power adjustment on INTL CH60
SELECT [MODE][CH][H/L]SW

Set on CH14, CH60, and CH88. To compensate a power loss in the duplexer, set the
maximum power and reduced power in "DUP" and "SIMP" modes on these channels
as follows.
The channel to set power, DUP/SIMP mode, and the power setting value (power data)
are displayed.

• The case of CH60 in DUP and SIMP modes

Set the maximum transmitting power (power data) by turning the channel knob
while pressing PTT switch. Releasing the PTT switch at the desired value fixes the
value. (Power data: 800 ± 100 → Transmitting power of approximately 25 W) -----
-- Refer to the next page for the power data.
Next, press HIGH/LOW key, then this display will appear.

DUP Pow- CH60 <low:XX>

Low power adjustment on INTL CH60
SELECT [MODE][CH][H/L]SW

Set the reduced power (power data) in the same way as above.

• The case of CH14/CH88 in DUP and SIMP modes

Set the channel to CH14 (or CH88) in DUP or SIMP mode by turning the channel
knob.

SIMP Pow- CH14 <HI:XX>

High power adjustment on INTL CH14
SELECT [MODE][CH][H/L]SW (or CH88)
Set both the maximum and reduced power in the same way as the case of CH60.

After setting the powers in DUP and SIMP modes, set powers in the private mode.
In the private mode powers can be set in every channel independently.

3-10
To change to the private mode, press [CH16] key while pressing and holding down
the channel knob. To change the private channel, turn the channel knob.

TX Power:Priv01< >
PRIV mode
SELECT:[MODE][CH][H/L]SW

After the completion of power adjustment on all modes, press CANCEL key.

Display 6
V P --------------- PO L

(Continued on next page)

3-11
5. Setting L (Selection of LCD display, Japanese or English)

For the transmitting/receiving message display in DSC and menu display, Japanese
(katakana) or English is select.

(From previous page)

Press ENT key.

LCD language < >

Language Selection
E[1] J[2]
E: English
After selection J: Japanese

V P --------------- PO L

Select "P", then press ENT key.

Protection < >

ON OFF

Select "ON", then press ENT key.

To return to the normal display, press CANCEL key several times.

3-12
3.4 Change of jumper setting
Setting wing handset type
Change the setting of a jumper plug JP2 on CONTROL board in accordance with the
type of wing handset. Whichever, "D" or "C", is selected, adjusting R127 is not
required.
R127
JP2 (Jumper Plug)

D C
D C For Carbon MIC
(Default)
or

D C For Dynamic MIC

Ni-cd
Battery

Top view of CONTROL Board

Setting on common or respective use of antennas

If an antenna is commonly used for both VHF and CH70, or if two individual
antennas are used for VHF and CH70, wirings in DX-8700 must be changed.
• Use of one antenna commonly for VHF and CH70;
Connect J5 CH70 OUT and J6 CH70 IN with a coaxial cable with mini-
pins.
• Use of two antennas respectively for VHF and CH70;
Connect the coaxial cable with mini-pin from "CH70 RX ANT" connector to J6
CH70 IN .

Duplexer

CH70 RX Board (CH70 IN) D RX

D TX J6 J1
D ANT TB1
J3
J10
J2
J11
ANT J4 J5
(CH70 OUT)

TX IN ANT CH70 RX OUT

RX ANT

3-13
3.5 Confirmation of ID number
Procedure
1. In the normal display, press SELECT key first and 9 key next. Then this
display will appear.

V P ID DSC RT CH PO L

Blinking

2. Put the cursor on "ID" by pressing key and press ENT key.

V P ID DSC RT CH PO L

3. Confirm the ID number of the own ship. (MMSI : Maritime Mobile Ship Identity)

* Own identification *
Protected MMSI: X1~X9

Own ship ID

4. After the confirmation, return to the normal display by pressing CANCEL key
several times.

3-14
3.6 Changing ID number and ON/OFF of Private
mode
Procedures
1. Turn on power and press NMI switch.

Control Board
(05P0616A)
NMI Switch (S1)

Ni-Cd
Battery

Bottom view of Main Unit, Cover removed

2. Once turn off the power.

3. Turn on the power again, then this display will appear.

Clear < >

Note that EEROM clear changes the
NO RAM EEROM ALL RT : VHF presetting to the default.

4. Select EEROM with the arrow key and press ENT key.
A display "Now WRITING EEROM" will appear, and after about 15 seconds
another display "Turn off the power" will appear. Then, turn off the power.
5. Turn on the power again, then this display will appear.

TEST VHF ch70

Test mode
manual

6. Press SELECT key first and 9 key next, then this display will appear.

V P ID DSC RT CH PO L

Blinking

7. Put the cursor on "ID" by pressing key and press ENT key.

MMSI = Maritime
Enter own indentification Mobile
Entry of ID
[digits] MMSI= Ship
Identity

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8. Input the ID number of the own ship with nine digits, check to be sure about the
input number, and press ENT key. (When a wrong number is input, press
CANCEL key and re-input the correct number.)

V P ID DSC ---

9. Put the cursor on "RT" and press ENT key twice.

RT1- Mode: private < >

Private mode ON/OFF selection
OFF[1] ON[2]

Selection

10. After the selection, return to this display with CANCEL key.

V P ID DSC RT CH PO L

11. Put the cursor on "P", and press ENT key.

Protection < >

ON OFF

12. Select "ON", and press ENT key. (Here, by pressing ENT key again, the input
ID number can be confirmed. If the number is incorrect, input the correct number
from the first step. )
13. Return to the normal display by pressing CANCEL key several times.

Watch VHF ch70

auto

The ID number to input must be the MMSI number that is

allocated to the ship. Again, check that the input number is
correct.

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 Chapter 4. Adjustment and
Measurement
4.1 Transmitting frequency and power
TX Frequency

TX Freq. On CH16 Conditions Adjuster Rated Value

C76
156.8MHz ± 300Hz PTT : ON ±10PPM
(TX Board)

Connect a frequency counter as illustrated below, and read the frequency on CH16 with
PTT switch ON.
Watt Dummy load
meter (50Ω)
DX-8700 ANT (50Ω)

CH70 RX ANT
Frequency
1 Make a pick-up coil by winding a wire by four Counter
to six turns like a coil, and connect it to the
frequencty countor.
2 Put the pick-up coil close to the dummy
resistor or ANT coaxial cable, and pick up the
transmitting frequency.

If the measured frequency is out of specification, adjust C76 on TX board.

The C76 is a variable capacitor to adjust the reference frequency of the transmitting
synthesizer PLL circuit. By adjusting the frequency of only one channel, the transmitting
frequencies of all the other channels are adjusted at the same time.

TX Board

Control Board Hole for C76 adjustment

Bottom View Cover removed

Transmitting power
For adjusting transmitting power, refer to setting "PO" in Section 3 "System setting" on
Page 3-10.
• Default power (factory setting): 21-25W
(Reduced power specification: 0.7-1W)

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4.2 Measurements on CH70

CH70 is a channel allocated for VHF DSC. Transmission on this channel does not work
by depressing the PTT switch on the handset. Measurement of power and frequency on
CH70 are made in DSC operation. Tone frequency (mark/space) is also measured in DSC
operation.
For these measurements on CH70, DSC operation must be changed from its normal
mode (watch display) to test mode (test display).
After the measurements, be sure to return DSC operation to normal mode.

Change DSC mode from From "Watch" screen to "TEST" screen

WATCH to TEST (Protection : OFF)

SELECT →
Key operations on DSC

Tone CH70
Measurement Freq & Power
Mark : 1300±10Hz CH70: 156.525MHz±300Hz
Measurement
Space : 2100±10Hz

Change DSC mode from From "TEST" screen to "Watch"

TEST to WATCH. screen (protection:ON)

Remarks)
1. Tone frequency (mark/space) cannot be adjusted.
If the frequency is out of ±10 Hz of the specification, Y3 (3.58 MHz) on CONTROL
board is faulty.
2. For adjusting power of CH70, refer to "setting PO" in Section 3 "System setting" on
Page 3-10.
3. For adjusting frequency of CH70, refer to Page 4-1 in this section.

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1. Mode change
Changing to test mode
1. In the normal mode, press the keys - SELECT → 9 → → ENT -
successively.

* System protected *

2. Input a password (secret code) ----> Password: 652111 (These digits are not shown
on the display.)

Protection < >

ON OFF

3. Select "OFF", and press ENT key.----> This leads to test mode.
4. Change the display to test mode by pressing CANCEL key several times. ("TEST"
flashes.)

5. Measure the tone (mark/space), power, and frequency of CH70.

SELECT → → “TONE” selection (Refer to the next page for this
measurements.)

Returning to the normal mode

6. Successively press the keys - SELECT → 9 → → ENT .

Protection < >

ON OFF

7. Select "ON", and press ENT key. --- This leads to the normal mode.
8. Return to the normal display ("Watch" display) by pressing CANCEL key several
times.

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Outputting mark/space signal.

Preparation) For measuring tone signal, connect a frequency counter to the external
speaker terminal (EXT terminal) on the rear panel of FM-8700. (EXT
speaker load: 4 Ω or 8 Ω) Set the audio volume at an appropriate level.

1. Set the VHF channel to "CH70" (Turn the channel knob). Next, press HIGH/LOW key
to make transmitting power LOW. ("LOW" illuminates.) ----->This prevents
transmitting power from being induced to the counter.
2. Press keys: SELECT → .

TONE DIST-CH

3. Press ENT key, then this display will appear.

CR MARK SPACE …

4. Select "MARK" (mark) and press ENT key, then this display will appear.

Now doing

5. To output the mark signal, depress the PTT switch on the handset. (If the speaker is
on, the mark tone can be heard.)
6. Confirm that the mark signal frequency is within the specification (1300 ± 10 Hz).
7. Press ENT key to stop the mark signal output.

CR MARK SPACE …

8. After confirming the cursor is on "SPACE", press ENT key.

9. Press the PTT switch on the handset to output the space signal.
10. Confirm that the space signal frequency is within the specification (2100 ± 10 Hz).
11. Press ENT key to stop the mark signal output.
12. Change the display to test mode by pressing CANCEL key several times.
13. Return from the test mode to the normal mode ("Watch" display).

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Outputting the transmitting carrier of CH70 (Measurement of the power and frequency)

Preparation) For the measurement, connect the measuring instruments in the same
manner as shown on Page 4-1.

1. Set the VHF channel to "CH70". (Turn the channel knob.)

When measuring "Reduced power", set to "LOW" with HIGH/LOW key.
2. Press the keys: SELECT →

TONE DIST-CH

3. Press ENT key, then this display will appear.

CR MARK SPACE …

4. Select "CR" (carrier), and press ENT key, then this display will appear.

Now doing

5. Press the PTT switch on the handset to output the carrier.

6. Measure the power (25 W) and frequency deviation (±300 Hz) of CH70 (156.525
MHz).
7. Press ENT key to stop carrier output.
8. Change the display to test mode by pressing CANCEL key several times.
9. Return from the test mode to the normal mode ("Watch" display).

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4.3 Other measurements
1. Confirmation of receiver sensitivity

For simplicity, measure the 20dB NQL (Noise suppression limit sensitivity).

Preparation
Connect the measuring instruments as follows.

4Ω, 3W, SP
50Ω RX ANT EXT SP
SSG (FM) or, 4Ω, (3W)
FM-8700 Dummy Load

FM-8700 Settings : CH16,

SQ OFF, 24V
Adequate Volume
Low-frequency
Watt meter

Measurement
1. Output from SSG the signal of about 0 dBuV, frequency of 156.8 MHz, modulating
frequency of 1 kHz, and frequency deviation of 3.0 kHz, and confirm that this signal
can be received.
2. Turn the SSG modulation off and switch the SSG output off.
3. Measure the noise level from the speaker with a low frequency voltmeter and adjust
it to 0.5 Vrms by turning the audio volume.
4. Input the unmodulated signal from SSG.
5. While varying the SSG output, search for such an output level as the noise output
level is decreased by 20 dB (0.05 Vrms). If the level is less than 0 dBuV, the
sensitivity is good.

Remark) No volumes or no other parts on the PC-boards are used for adjusting
the sensitivity. Do not arbitrarily adjust any parts or transformers on
the boards.

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2. Confirmation of transmitting modulation degree

Preparation
Connect the measuring instruments as follows.

50Ω 50Ω 50Ω

TX ANT ATT. Coupler Wattmeter
Low-frequency 600Ω
SG MIC
(AF OSC) 50Ω
FM-8700
1kHz output
Settings : CH16,
MAX Power FM Linear
PTT 24V
Detector
Switch

Measurement
1. Set the AF OSC output to -46 dBm; 1kHz.
2. Transmit FM-8700 with PTT switch on.
3. Adjust the coupler and FM linear detector, and measure the frequency deviation. The
specification: 2.4 - 3.8 kHz
4. To check the maximum frequency deviation, adjust the AF OSC output so that the
frequency deviation becomes 3 kHz.
5. Check to be sure that the maximum frequency deviation is less than 5 kHz when the
AF OSC output level is increased by +20 dBm from the adjusted value above.

Reference) These adjustments are made by the potentiometers, R79 (MIC) and R64
(MOD) on TX board. Do not adjust them arbitrarily. When the adjustments
are required, be sure to use calibrated measuring instruments.

Adjusting method
1. Turn R79 (MIC) fully CW (maximum).
2. Measure the maximum frequency deviation by following step. 4 of the above
measuring procedure, adjust the volume R64 (MOD), and set the deviation to 4.7
kHz.
3. Set the AF OSC level to -46 dBm, and adjust the frequency deviation to 3 kHz with
R79 (MIC).

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3. Confirmation of receiving sensitivity of CH70 RX board

In the regular measurement, the error rate in DSC should be measured by inputting DSC
message signals on CH70. However, to derive an indication of the sensitivity, the NQL
of the CH70 LINE output of CH70 RX board (J8-5, 6) is measured by inputting a signal
CH70 (156.525 MHz) from CH70 RX ANT of DX-8700.
Measuring method is same as that described in "1. Confirmation of receiver sensitivity"
on Page 4-6.
Preparation
J8-5 : CH70 RX-H
6 : CH70 RX-C

DX-8700 Duplexer
Low-frequency
voltmeter
CH70 RX Board (Connected to
J8 J8 #5 and #6).
T.B.

ANT CH70
RX ANT

SSG (FM) Jumper setting must be checked.

See section 3.4 in chapter 3.

Measurement
1. Output the signal from SSG; about 0 dBuV, 156.525 MHz, modulating frequency of
1 kHz, and frequency deviation of 3.0 kHz, and confirm that this signal can be
received.
(The receiving sound can be heard by turning TX AF monitor on by the system
setting.)
2. Turn the SSG modulation off and switch the SSG output off.
3. Read the CH70 RX level (AF LINE) output on the low frequency voltmeter.
4. Input the unmodulated signal from SSG.
5. While varying the SSG output, search for such a SSG output level as the level read in
step. 3 is decreased by 20 dB (1/10). If the level is less than 0dBuV, the sensitivity is
good.

Remark) No volumes or no other parts on the PC-boards are used for adjusting
the sensitivity. Do not arbitrarily adjust any parts or transformers on
the boards.

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 Chapter 5. Maintenance check

Warning
In this apparatus a high voltage that may cause shock, burn, or even death
is applied. Do not touch inside in case a man has no knowledge of electrical
circuits or exact safety measures are not taken.

5.1 Periodical check

To derive full performance of the apparatus, a periodical maintenance check is
indispensable. Do all maintenance checks after turning power off.

1. Cleaning of display portion

The display portion is made of an acrylic board. Wipe dirt off with a soft dry cloth
periodically. Never use gasoline, paint thinner, or benzene for the cleaning.

2. Check of loose connectors

Check to be sure that the connectors and earthing terminals of FM-8700 and DX-8700
are tightly fastened. There are many connectors inside the apparatus. At least once half a
year check to be sure that those connectors are not loosened by ship vibrations.

3. Antenna

Items Check points Remedies

Whip antenna Is there any cut or water leak at Exchange it if the cut
the connector portion ? is deep.
Coaxial cable Is there any cut on the surface ? Wind a tape round the
cut, if any.

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5.2 Everyday operational test (Self-test)
Be sure to do operational test everyday to find malfunctions in advance, if any. (Do the
test everyday so that a distress message could be transmitted without fail in a distress.)

Press 3 key at the normal display.

Watch VHF CH70

(Normal display)

3 (TEST)

VHF DSC SELF-TEST

* Test in progress *
(Testing)
Please wait !

Several seconds later

• If the PTT switch was pressed once • If the PTT switch was not pressed
before this test. once before the test.

* Completed * Daily test * Completed * Daily test

VHF DSC: GOOD VHF DSC: GOOD NO TX CHECK
(Including TX check.)

Alarm sounds. (Distress alarm check)

To silence it, press ALARM STOP key.
CANCEL

Returns to normal display.

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If "NG" appears

* Completed * Daily test

VHF DSC: NG

To view reason for NG,

press ENT .

(Error messages)

Pressing ENT key scrolls

the error message displays.

Check end: [CANCEL] key

CANCEL

Returns to normal display.

"NG" error messages and their meanings and remedies are shown on the next page.

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"NG display"
Six "NG displays" are included in the test. If any error occurred in the test, NG portions
can be displayed by pressing ENT key successively as mentioned above.

NG display Meanings Remedy

TRANSMIT POWER: NG The transmitting power is less than Check TX board (Power
about 15 W. Amp. U1), defective
antenna or DX-8700.

TX PCB (PLL LOCK): NG CPU for VHF (U2) detected unlock- Check PLL (U5) and
ing of the PLL on TX board. associated components
on TX board.
Replace TX board.

CONTROL PCB: NG CPU for DSC (U3) commands Check MODEM (U29)
CPU for VHF (U2) to send on CONTROL board.
DSC VHF mark/space signals and the signals Replace CONTROL
CPU CPU MODEM U30 are received through the modem board.
Either
appears.
U3 U2 U29 U31 (U29). Then, whether the transmit-
ted and received signals are the
(AF Loop back test) same in level and frequency, or not,
is checked.

CH70RX PCB: NG CPU for VHF (U2) sends Check CH70 RX circuit.
Mark/ mark/space signals to the transmit- Replace VHF RX/CH70
Space ting circuit (excluding the power RX board.
U2 Tx Circuit Picked amplifier). The receiving circuit of
up CH70 picks up the signals and
CH70 RX sends them back to U2. U2 com-
pares the received signals with the
(RF Loop back test) transmitted signals in level and fre-
quency.

DX-8700: NG The transmitting power output Replace duplexer.

from the duplexer is compared with
the transmitting power output from
the main unit was compared and a
big power loss in the duplexer was
detected.

RX PCB: NG CPU for VHF (U2) detected Check PLL (U10) and
unlocking of the PLL on RX board. associated components
on RX board.

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5.3 Exchanging the nickel-cadmium battery
The nickel-cadmium battery on CONTROL board backs up contents of RAM (all the
transmitted/received messages). The life of the battery is approximately five years. (The
nominal voltage of the battery is about 3.6 V. If the voltage is more than 3.6 V with
power supply off, the battery is normal.) Examine the battery voltage at regular intervals
so as not to lose the important data backed-up. When the voltage has dropped, exchange
the battery after printing out necessary transmitting/ receiving messages.

If the battery is left for about one month without power supply, the battery will be
flat and the RAM contents will be lost. Be careful enough!

Procedure
1. Turn off power. However, if it is desired not to erase RAM contents, unplug the
jumper plug JP1 on CONTROL board with keeping power on.
2. Remove the old battery.
3. Set a new battery (Type: N-50SB3, Code no.: 000-835-126) and plug in the JP1
again.

Ni-cd Control Board

Battery

JP1

Bottom, View, to cover removed

Warning: RAM contents would be erased, if the jumper plug JP1 is unplugged while
power supply is off.

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5.4 Exchanging ROM
Confirmation of ROM version
1. In the normal display, press keys: SELECT → 9 , then this display will appear.

V P ID DSC RT CH PO L

Blinking

2. Select "V", and press ENT key.

ROM version
RT:1.xx DSC:1.xx

Press CANCEL three times to close the display.

RT: VHF ROM version level

DSC: DSC ROM version level

Remark) The ROM for DSC is U4 on CONTROL board and the ROM for VHF is
contained in the CPU (HD6475328CP (H8/532)) U2 on CONTROL board.
• DSC ROM version 05501-92-10X
• VHF ROM version 05501-93-10X

ROM location
Remove the bottom cover by unscrewing four screws on the bottom of the main unit.

NMI Switch (S1)

ROM (U4)

Control Board

Bottom view, cover removed

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Setting after exchanging ROM

After exchanging ROM , be sure to clear RAM as follows.

1. Turn on FM-8700. Then, this "Clear display" will appear and "RAM" flashes.

<CLEAR Display>
Clear < RAM all area >
NO RAM EEROM ALL

Blinking

2. Press ENT key. After a while this message will be displayed on LCD. Then, turn
off the power switch of the main unit.

Turn off the power

3. Switch on the power switch again. When this normal display appears, the RAM has
been cleared.

watch VHF ch70

auto

Details about RAM, EEROM and ALL are described on the following page.

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5.5 About NMI switch
To clear contents of S-RAM and EEROM, press S1 (NMI switch) on CONTROL board
with keeping power supply on. For the location of S1, refer to Page 5-6.
Procedures
1. Turn on power, and press NMI switch.
2. Once turn off the power.
3. Turn on the power again, then this display will appear.

Clear < >

NO RAM EEROM ALL

4. Select a desired item by using the arrow key, and press ENT key.
5. If "RAM" is selected, "Turn off the power" will be displayed. Then, turn off the
power. If "EEROM" or "ALL" is selected, "NOW WRITING EEROM" will be
displayed. About 15 seconds later the display will change to "Turn the power off",
then turn off the power.
6. Turn on the power again.

When RAM is cleared: No system resetting required.

When ALL or EEROM is cleared:
TEST VHF ch70
Test mode
manual

If required, set the system referring to Chapter 3. After setting the system, be sure to
set "Protection menu" to ON and return to the normal mode.

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About "RAM", "EEROM", and "ALL".

Item Purpose

RAM Clears all contents of S-RAM (*1).

EEROM Clears all contents of S-RAM and a part of EEROM (*2).

ALL Clears all contents of S-RAM and EEROM.

(*1) Contents of S-RAM are:

1 All transmitted/received messages
2 Contents set by pressing SELECT key → 1, 2, 4, 6.
(*2) Contents of EEROM are:
1 Contents set by pressing SELECT key → 9.
(System setting data)
2 Contents set by pressing SELECT key → 7.
(Messages in the file: Messages stored in the memory
after they are made)
3 Contents set by pressing SELECT key → ALM.

Remarks) The pre-set data of channel (CH) and transmitting power (PO) remain
unchanged even after "EEROM" has been cleared. That is, all the other set
values are cleared -returned to the factory default values.

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 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
6.1 Functional tests
For functional tests (practiced by technicians), change the display to "Test" mode. Then,
select a test item from the menu and execute the selected test, e.g. ROM test.
After the test has been finished, be sure to return the display to the normal mode (Watch
display).

Watch

SELECT 9

V P ID

Select "P", then press ENT key.

* System protected *

6 5 2 1 1 1 This is a password to
display the "protection"
Protection < > menu.

ON OFF

Select "OFF", then press ENT key.

(Now the test mode is selected.)
CANCEL 3

Diagnosis < >

Test Menu
ROM RMT KEY DIS PRT

1. ROM/RAM test 5. Printer test

2. Remote line test
3. Keyboard test 4. Display (LCD) test

Select test desired with the arrow keys,then press ENT key.

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1. RAM/ROM test

ROM/RAM test < >

test:[ENT] ROM RAM EEROM

Select one, then press ENT key.

ROM/RAM test < >

ROM CHECK OK

For error, NG appears.

To quit, press ENT key.

ROM test takes about 10 mimutes.

To return to Test menu, press CANCEL key.
Parts number for RAM and ROMs are;
ROM: U4
RAM: U5
EEROM: U8

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2. Remote line test

This test checks the remote signal line (MIF data line) for proper operation.

Remote test < >

test:[ENT] NMEA DMC RB P Nav. Device
VHF DSC (NMEA:
For factory use CPU PIO CPU SIO Connection
Select one, then press check only)
U2 U3
ENT key. (H8)
U14
(V25) U12 DMC-5

Remote test < > IF-8500

(Printer I/F)
CONNECTION:CHECK OK

RB-700
To quit, press ENT key.

To return to Test Menu on page 6-1, press CANCEL key.

The following two types of test can be performed.

• Remote line check inside of RB-700, DMC-5 or IF-8500

(No modification is required.)

FM-8700

MIF command TXD(H) RXD(H)

RB-700, DMC-5
TXD(C) RXD(C)
or
MIF command RXD(H) TXD(H) IF-8500
RXD(C) TXD(C)

• Interconnection check (Add jumper wires as shown below.)

FM-8700 Jumper wires added

TXD(H) RXD(H)
MIF command TXD(C) RXD(C)
RXD(H) TXD(H) RB-700, DMC-5,
MIF command RXD(C) TXD(C) IF-8500 or
Nav. Device

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3. Keyboard test

Keyboard test < >

[ANY KEY]

Press keys and controls one by one. The number (or character) corresponding the key and
controls pressed appears if key is functioning correctly. When pressing and holding down the
CHANNEL control, three LEDs (USAA/WX/PRIV) blink in order. (When pressing the
DISTRESS or ALARM STOP key, the LEDs near the key light.)

To quit, press CANCEL or ENT key. The Test Menu on page 6-1 appears.

4. Display (LCD) test

Display test < >

test:[ENT]

ENT

LCD blinks if it functions correctly.

To quit, press CANCEL or ENT key. The Test Menu on page 6-1 appears.

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5. Printer test

FM-8700
DSC
Print out test CPU
test:[ENT] U3 Serial data Parallel data
IF-8500 PP-510
(V25) (TXD/RXD)
ENT (SIO incorporated)

The test data (numerals and

Now doing characters) is printed out.

To quit, press CANCEL key several times.

Test

How to return to the normal (watch) mode

Test

SELECT 9

V P ID

Select "P", then press ENT key.

Protection < >

ON OFF

Select "ON", then press ENT key.

To return to the normal display, press CANCEL key twice.

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6.2 Error messages
1. CPU communication errors
If a communication error occurs between the two CPUs (U2: CPU for VHF, U3: CPU for
DSC) on CONTROL board, one of the following messages will appear.

*Error* CPU communication

One of three messages in the table below appears.

Error Meanings Remedy

TYPE: 1 (no change to in)
TYPE: 2 (no ack/time out)
The port in U2 does not change to an After pressing CANCEL key, try the
input port. same operation again (e.g. press
TEST key). If the symptom is
After CALL key for DSC has
still unchanged, try again after resetting
been pressed, U2 does not send the
power once more. Then, if the error
command of transmission end to U3
still continues, clear the contents of
within 5 seconds.
RAM or EEROM.
After U2 has received a test request ( -----> Refer to Page 5-8.
TEST key for DSC) from U3,
U2 does not send back any response to
U3 within 5 seconds.

TYPE: 3 (no initialize) When power has been turned on, or a

system setting has been changed, U2
cannot read correct data.

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6.3 Confirmation by line monitor
By using line monitor function, this test checks whether each AF line signal is coming in
TX board. The rated level of MOD input to TX board is 35mVrms (600Ω). The system
diagram of the line monitor is shown below.

TX Board
MOD

RX Board
W-MIC
U9
Wing MIC
Handset SEC W-MIC
R153 U30-3/4 LINE MON SP
on/off selected Volume
MIC on system
setting RT-4.
Handset
R154 MIC

MODEM
DSC
R155 MODEM

REMOTE
Remote
(RB-700) R156 REMOTE

Control Board

To output the line monitor, set "RT4-TX AF monitor " to "ON". (Refer to "Setting RT" in
Section 3 "System setting" on Page 3-6.)
Refer to Section 3.3 for the procedure. Note that the handset of the main unit cannot be
monitored even if the TX AF monitor is made ON.
After all the AF LINE inputs have been confirmed, return the setting to OFF.

Remarks) When confirming the AF line for DSC, change VHF power to "reduced" and
connect a dummy load of 50- Ω to TX ANT.
Compose a message and call by assuming that the message is individual call,
the category is routine, and the address is the ID number of the own ship.

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6.4 Guidelines for troubleshooting

Remarks) Before starting inspection :

1. Confirm that the input voltage is DC 21.6 - 31.2 V.
2. Check the cable connection with external devices and connectors in the
main unit.
3. Practice self-test.

Warning
A high voltage is applied in the apparatus. When checking inside, be sure to
turn off the power supply.

The mark * indicates a NG or error message in self-test.

No. Symptoms Possible causes Remedies

1 Power is not turned on. 1. The power input voltage is too low (less than Adjust it to the specified value.
18 V), or too high (more than 32 V).

2. The power breaker is off. Check the breaker on the rear

of the main unit.

3. The power circuit board is defective. Exchange the power board.

Confirmation)
• Check the power switch.
• Check the output voltage. (+15V)

4. The output lines from the power board (+15 V) Repair the short-circuited
is short-circuited. portion, or exchange the short-
Confirmation) circuited board.
• Disconnect external devices.
• Disconnect the power supply connectors
in the main unit one by one.

2 Transmitting output is 1. The coaxial cable connector of the transmitting Check bad contact of the
much reflected. ANT is defective. coaxial cable connector and
soldering. Rectify them.

2. The coaxial cable of the transmitting ANT is Check any leak of water.
defective. Exchange the cable, if any.

3. The transmitting ANT is defective. Exchange the ANT.

Confirmation)
• Replace it with the receiving ANT and
compare.

4. Location of the transmitting ANT is bad. Change the location of antenna.

Confirmation)
• Check whether the location is close to
other structural objects or not.

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No. Symptoms Possible causes Remedies

3 The difference in output 1. The duplexer is defective. Exchange the duplex unit.
power is big between Confirmation)
DUP and SIMP • Check that the difference in power data
* DX-8700 : NG between DUP and SIMP is less than 100.
* TRANSMIT
POWER : NG 2. The duplexer switching circuit is defective (bad Exchange the CH70 RX
contact of K1 and K2 of CH70 RX board). board.

4 The transmitting range
is short.
1. The transmitting power is low. Adjust the power. (Refer to
Confirmation) "Setting PO" in Chapter 3
• Check that the power is the rated value of "System setting".)
25 W.
* TRANSMIT POWER : NG

2. The power loss in DX-8700 is big. Check about Symptom 2.

Confirmation)
• Compare the transmitting output from the
main unit and that from DX.
* DX-8700 : NG

3. The transmitting PA module IC (U1: M57710A) Exchange the PA module or

is defective. the TX board.
* TRANSMIT POWER : NG

4. The Location of the transmitting ANT is bad. Check about no. 4 in

Symptom 2.

5 The transmitting power
does not output.
1. The transmitting synthesizer PLL circuit is Exchange the TX board.
defective.
Confirmation)
• Check that the CR11 on the TX board is
off, UN-LOCK. (TX PCB: PLL Lock)

2. The PA IC module or the transmitting amplifier Exchange the TX board.

circuit is defective.
* TRANSMIT POWER : NG

6 Modulation does not 1. The main unit handset is faulty, or the Exchange the main unit
work. modulating circuit on TX board is defective. handset, or exchange the TX
1. Main unit handset Confirmation) board.
2. Wing handset • Check, with line monitor function,
3. Remote whether the signal is coming in or not.
4. DSC
2. The wing handset is faulty, or the modulating Exchange the wing handset,
circuit on TX board is defective. or exchange the TX board if
Confirmation) the monitoring is possible.
• Check, with line monitor function,
whether the signal is coming in or not.
• Check the MIC SELECT circuit on
CONTROL board with carbon and
dynamic microphone.

3. The remote station RB-700 is faulty, or the Exchange the RB-700, or

modulating circuit on TX board is defective. exchange the TX board if the
Confirmation) monitoring is possible.
• Check, with line monitor function,
whether the signal is coming in or not.

4. The CONTROL board is faulty, or the Exchange the CONTROL

modulating circuit on TX board is defective. board, or exchange the TX
Confirmation) board if the monitoring is
• Check, with line monitor function, whether possible.
the signal is coming in or not.

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No. Symptoms Possible causes Remedies
7 Receiving sensitivity is 1. The receiving ANT system is faulty. Remedy as Symptom 2.
bad. Confirmation)
EReplace the transmitting ANT with the
receiving ANT and compare in the same
manner as no. 1, 2, 3, 4 in Symptom 2 .

2. The duplexer is defective if DUP and SIMP Exchange the duplexer.

channel is different in receiving sensitivity.

3. The receiving circuit is faulty. Exchange the RX board.

8 Receiver noise does not 1. The receiving AF amplifier circuit is defective. Exchange the RX board if no
come out if SQ is OFF. Confirmation) noise comes out in all cases.
Remark) SQ is not • Check it with EXT SP.
AUTO. • Check it with handset SP.
• Check it with INT SP.

2. The audio volume is defective. Exchange the audio volume.

3. SQ circuit is faulty. SQ volume is defective. Exchange the RX board.

Exchange the SQ volume.

4. The receiving synthesizer PLL circuit is Exchange the RX board.

defective.
Confirmation)
• Check that the CR2 on the RX board is
off and UN-LOCK.
* RX PCB: NG

9 Receiving on CH70 is 1. The receiving ANT system is faulty. Remedy as Symptom 2.

bad. Confirmation)
* DSC cannot be • Replace the transmitting ANT with the
received. receiving ANT and compare in the same
manner as no. 1, 2, 3, 4 in Symptom 2 .

2. CH70 RX board is defective. Exchange the CH70 RX

Confirmation) board.
• Practice self-test.
* CH70 RX PCB: NG

10 Keyboard does not 1. The panel board or CONTROL board is Exchange the panel board or
work. defective if all keys do not work. CONTROL board.

2. The panel board is defective if specific keys do Exchange the panel board.
not work.

11 Remote function does Communication between the CPU for VHF and Clear the RAM and EEROM,
not work. the CPU for DSC is faulty. and if the function does not
* VHF is controlled TYPE 1: No change to in recover, exchange the
through DSC. * TYPE 2: No ack/time out CONTROL board.
TYPE 3: No initialization
Refer to Section 6.3 "Error messages" Refer to Section 5.5 "NMI
switch" for clearing RAM and
EEROM.

12 Printer does not work. Main unit, the printer, or IF-8500 is defective. Exchange the CONTROL
Confirmation) board.
1 Check the printer itself whether it is
regular or not.
2 If installed, check whether the IF-8500
is normal or not, by way of NBDP,
MF/HF DSC, and IF-8500.

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6.5 Board compatibility
Board compatibility exists between FM-8500 and FM-8700 as below.
Type
PC Board Compatibility Remarks
FM-8700 FM-8500

Power Board 05P0617 05P0617 Yes

Panel Board 05P0615 05P0615 Yes
FM-8700→8500:
Yes
TX Board 05P0618A 05P0618
FM-8500→8700:
No
05P0616A 05P0616 Board level must be
CONTROL Board Yes
JP-3, 4 (w/jumper) JP-3, 4 (w/o jumper) –33 and above.

DSC ROM U4: 05501-92-10X U4: 05501-82-10X No M27C4001

VHF CPU U2: 05501-93-10X U2: 05501-83-10X No HD642538CP/H8

Location of parts on CONTROL board

U2: VHF CPU U4: DSC ROM

BATT
U8: EEROM

05P0616A

JP-3 JP-4
FM-8500: No Jumper No Jumper
FM-8700: Jumper Jumper

The CONTROL board 05P0616 can be changed to 05P0616A, by putting jumpers on JP3
and JP4, and changing DSC ROM and VHF CPU.

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