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Unit Keys and Knobs (excluding bottom row)

The COM power/volume knob (

k

) controls unit power and communications radio volume.  Press momentarily to enable/disable automatic squelch control.

The large left knob (

x

) is used to tune the megahertz (MHz) value of the standby COM frequency for the transceiver.

The small left knob (

v

) is used to tune the kilohertz (kHz) value.

The COM flip-flop key (

W

) is used to swap the active and standby COM frequencies.  Press and hold to select emergency channel (121.500 MHz).

The range key (

R

) allows you to select the desired map scale.  Use the up arrow side of the key to zoom out or the down arrow side to zoom in.

The direct-to key (

D

) allows you to enter a destination waypoint and establish a direct course to the selected destination.

The menu key (

m

) displays a context-sensitive options list.  The options list allows you to make settings changes which relate to the currently displayed page.

The clear key (

c

) is used to erase information or cancel an entry. Press and hold this key to immediately display the Default NAV Page.

The enter key (

E

) is used to approve an operation or complete data entry. It is also used to confirm information, such as during power on.

The large right knob (

t

) is used to select between the various page groups; NAV, WPT or AUX. With the on-screen cursor enabled, the large right knob allows

you to move the cursor about the page.

The small right knob (

r

) is used to select between the various pages within one of the groups listed above. Press this knob momentarily to display the on-screen

cursor. The cursor allows you to enter data and/or make a selection from a list of options.

KEYS AND KNOBS

2

COM flip-flop

COM power/volume

Small left knob

Large left knob

Menu

Range (map scale)

Clear

Large right knob

Enter

Small right knob

Direct-To

GNC 420

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Summary of Contents for GNC 420

Page 1: ...G N C 4 2 0 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e 420QR qxd 9 12 00 10 27 AM Page 1...

Page 2: ...ist The options list allows you to make settings changes which relate to the currently displayed page The clear key c is used to erase information or cancel an entry Press and hold this key to immedia...

Page 3: ...cedures key P allows you to select approaches departures and arrivals from your active flight plan When using a flight plan available procedures for your departure and or arrival airport are offered a...

Page 4: ...f and large h left knobs to select the desired frequen cy The COM W flip flop key is used to activate the selected frequency Frequency Selection 1 Rotate the large left knob h to select the desired me...

Page 5: ...ght plan pages are selected by pressing the F key and using the small right knob a to select the desired page FPL Group Nearest Airport Nearest Intersection Nearest NDB Nearest VOR Nearest User Waypoi...

Page 6: ...ate the large right knob d to highlight the facility name second line or the city third line field 3 Use the small a and large d right knobs to enter the facility name or city location of the desired...

Page 7: ...ond line or the city third line field 4 Use the small a and large d right knobs to enter the facility name or city loca tion of the desired destination waypoint As you spell the facility name or city...

Page 8: ...he default NAV page displayed press the m key to display an options menu 2 Rotate the large right knob d to highlight the Change Fields option and press E to select this option 3 Use the large right k...

Page 9: ...e map page displayed press m to display an options menu 2 Rotate the large right knob d to highlight Data Fields Off and press E 3 To re display the data fields follow steps 1 and 2 but instead select...

Page 10: ...ight hand side of the screen will indicate which part of the list is cur rently being displayed Auto Tuning a Frequency from the NAVCOM Page 1 Highlight the desired frequency by scrolling through the...

Page 11: ...the selected airport 3 To view additional WPT pages for the selected airport including the airport runway and airport frequency pages press the small right knob r to remove the flashing cursor Rotate...

Page 12: ...Plan and press E To Stop Navigating a Flight Plan 1 Press F 2 Press m to display the flight plan options 3 Rotate the large right knob d to highlight Delete Flight Plan and press E Press E again to co...

Page 13: ...cat ing that GPS guidance on such approaches is strictly for monitoring only use the external navigation receivers and CDI or HSI for prima ry navigation To confirm this reminder highlight Yes and pre...

Page 14: ...ch Due to the variety of available approach procedures the specific steps required will vary according to the approach selected Keep the following general guidelines in mind while flying the approach...

Page 15: ...tomatic waypoint sequencing For course reversals way point sequencing is suspended for one trip around the holding pattern only after which it will return to automatic waypoint sequencing The CDI will...

Page 16: ...Street Olathe KS 66062 GARMIN Europe LTD Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ U K GARMIN Asia Corp No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Website Address www g...

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