Garmin GTX330 Installation Manual

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GTX 330/GTX 330D Installation Manual Page 5-3190-00207-02 Revision RSTOP In Configuration mode, steps through functions in reverse.• CRSR ⎯ Initiates entry of the starting time for the Count Down timer and cancelstransponder code entry. Selects changeable fields in Configuration mode.• CLR ⎯ Resets the Count Up, Count Down and Flight timers. Cancels the previouskeypress during code selection and Count Down entry. Used in Configurationmode.• 8 ⎯ Reduces Contrast and Display Brightness when the respective fields are displayedand enters the number eight into the Count Down timer. Used in Configurationmode.• 9 ⎯ Increases Contrast and Display Brightness when the respective fields are displayedand enters the number nine into the Count Down timer. Used in Configurationmode.5.1.2 Code SelectionCode selection is entered with eight keys (0 – 7) providing 4,096 active identification codes. Pushing oneof these keys begins the code selection sequence. The new code is not activated until the fourth digit isentered. Pressing the CLR key moves the cursor back to the previous digit. Pressing the CLR key whenthe cursor is on the first digit of the code, or pressing the CRSR key during code entry, removes the cursorand cancels data entry, restoring the previous code. You may press the CLR key up to five seconds aftercode entry is complete to return the cursor to the fourth digit. The numbers 8 and 9 are not used for codeentry, only for entering a Count Down time, contrast and display brightness, and data selection in theConfiguration mode.NOTEThe selected identification code should be entered carefully, either oneassigned by air traffic control for IFR flight or an applicable VFRtransponder code.• Important Codes:1200 ⎯ VFR code for any altitude in the US (Refer to ICAO standards elsewhere)2000 ⎯ VFR code commonly used in Europe (Refer to ICAO standards)7000 ⎯ VFR code commonly used in Europe (Refer to ICAO standards)7500 ⎯ Hijack code (Aircraft is subject to unlawful interference)7600 ⎯ Loss of communications7700 ⎯ EmergencyAvoid selecting code 7500 and all codes in the 7600-7777 range. These codes trigger special indicators inautomated facilities. An aircraft’s transponder code is used for ATC tracking purposes, therefore exercisecare when making routine code changes.