Standard Horizon Marine Tranciever Quantum GX2360S Operating Instructions

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4  INSTALLATION
4.1  LOCATION
The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:
• is far enough from any compass to avoid any deviation in compass read-
ing due to the speaker magnet
• provides accessibility to the front panel controls
• allows connection to a power source and an antenna
• has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger
• the antenna must be mounted at least 3 feet from radio
Note: To insure the radio does not affect the compass or radios performance is
not affected by the antenna location, temporarily connect the radio in the de-
sired location and:
a. Examine the compass to see if the radio causes any deviation
b. Connect the antenna and key the radio. Check to ensure the radio is
operating correctly by requesting a radio check.
4.2  ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
CAUTION
Reverse polarity connections will damage the radio!
Connect the power cord and antenna to the radio. Antenna and Power Supply
connections are as follows (see Figure 1):
1. Mount the antenna at least 3 feet away from the radio. At the rear of the
radio, connect the antenna cable. It must have a PL259 connector. RG-8/U
coaxial cable must be used if the antenna is 25 feet or more from the radio.
RG58 cable can be used for distances less than 25 feet.
Figure 1. General Installation
GPS Navigation Receiver Accessory Cable Optional Speaker Antenna
Fuse
Red
Power SourceBlack Water proof
Deck Outlet
Optional HAIL/PA Horn 
						

							GX2360SPage 12 2. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC ±20% power source. Connect
the black power wire to a negative ground.
3. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to section 3.3
for connections.
4. It is advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check the power output
and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation.
4.3  ACCESSORY CABLE
White: External speaker (+)
Shield: External speaker (–)
Red: PA speaker (+)
Shield: PA speaker (–)
Blue: NMEA IN (+) from GPS navigation receiver
Green: NMEA IN (–) from GPS navigation receiver
Gray: NMEA OUT (+) to GPS navigation receiver
Brown: Test port (for the Service Technician)
When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver, strip off
about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the specified wire’s insulation, then splice the ends
together.
Wire Color/Description
WHITE - External Speaker (
+)
SHIELD - External Speaker (–)
RED - PA Speaker (
+)
SHIELD - PA Speaker (–)
GREEN - NMEA Ground
BLUE- NMEA Input (+)
GRAY-NMEA Output (+)
Connection Examples
Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker
Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker
Connect to external 4 Ohm PA speaker
Connect to external 4 Ohm PA speaker
Connect to NMEA (–)
 connection of GPS
Connect to NMEA (
+)
 output of GPS
Connect to NMEA (
+)
 input of GPS
External Speaker PA Speaker
GreenGray
Blue
ShieldShield
Red
WhiteBrown Green Blue
DISTRESSPULL OPEN
VOL/PWR
SQL
CALL
PA /
FOGSCAN
MEM DWIC
NAVMENU
SET
A/BWX 16/9QUANTUM
GX2360S
H/L 
						

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4.4  CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT
Additional Information:
• The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baud in
the setup menu. If there is a selection for parity select none.
• For further information on interfacing /setting up your GPS. Please contact
the manufacturer of the GPS receiver.
•QUANTUM can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher.
• The NMEA supported sentences are:
Input: GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS (RMC sentence is recommended)
Output: DSC and DSE
(DSC sentences to Standard Horizon Plotter for Position Polling)
If you have further inquires, please feel free to contact Product Support at:
Phone: (800) 767-2450
Email: 
[email protected]
Manufacturer/Model
Lowrance Portable
Magellan Fixed Mount
Magellan Portable
Northstar
Raytheon 420
Raytheon 520 / 620
Raytheon RL SERIES
Simrad
Sitex Neptune, Nautilus
Wires
Orange
Black (GND)
Gray
Black (GND)
Orange
Black (GND)
Yellow
Black (GND)
Yellow
Brown
Blue
Brown
White
Brown
White
Brown
Gray
Brown
QUANTUM
Blue
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Green
Wires
Green
Blue
Brown
White
Blue
White
Black
Blue
Black (GND)
Brown
Black (GND)
Yellow
Green
Green
Black
White
Black
White
Black (GND)
Manufacturer/Model
STANDARD HORIZON
Furuno GP30, 36
Furuno GP1650, 1850
Garmin Fixed Mounts
Garmin Portables
JRC GPS500
JRC 100 SERIES
JRC 200 SERIES
Lowrance Fixed Mount
QUANTUM
Green
Gray
Blue
Blue
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Green 
						

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4.5  CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS
After connections have been made between the QUANTUM and the GPS, a
small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner of the LCD display. To see
additional GPS information press and hold the [
H/L(
NAV)]
 key until the
QUANTUM shows the Date, Time, SOG and COG.
4.6  CHANGING THE GPS TIME
From the Factory the QUANTUM shows GPS satellite time or UTC time. A time
offset is needed to show the local time in your area.
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key until “RADIO SETUP”
menu appears.
2. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key, then select
“TIME SET” with the CHANNEL selector knob.
3. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select time off-
set from UTC. See illustration below to find your off-
set time from UTC. If “0:00” is assigned, the time is
the same as UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or
GMT Greenwich Mean Time).
5. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to store the time
offset.
6. Press the [
16/9]
 key or turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “EXIT,”
then press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to return to the “RADIO SETUP”
menu, select “EXIT” and press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to return to
radio operation.
OFFSET TIME TABLE 
						

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4.7  CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC
Allows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Course Over Ground (COG).
Factory default is True however following the steps below the COG can be
changed to Magnetic.
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key
until “RADIO SETUP” menu appears.
2. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key, then select
“TRUE MAG” in the “RADIO SETUP” menu with the
CHANNEL selector knob.
3. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “MAG-
NETIC” or “TRUE.”
5. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to store the se-
lected setting.
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “EXIT,”
then press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to return to the “RADIO SETUP”
menu, select “EXIT” and press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to return to
radio operation. 
						

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4.8  OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION
1. Make a rectangular template for the flush mount measuring 2-27/32” H x
8-5/64” W (72 x 205 mm).
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 deep enough to accom-
modate the transceiver (at least 6 inches deep).
There should be at least 1/2 inch between the transceiver’s heatsink and
any wiring, cables or structures.
3. Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceiver.
4. Fasten the brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the lock washer nut
combination; so that the mounting screw base faces the mounting surface
(see Figure 2).
5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight
against the mounting surface.
Figure 2. MMB-84 Flush Mount Instllation
Bracket
Adjusting Screw
Lock-washer nut combination 
						

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4.9  OPTIONAL ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MIC INSTALLATION
The QUANTUM is capable of using up to 2 Enhanced RAM+ mics to remotely
control the Radio, DSC and PA/Fog functions. In addition the QUANTUM can
operate as a full function intercom system. With 2 RAM+ mics connected the
QUANTUM or RAM+ mics can selective call each station individually or all at
one time.
1. Connect the RAM+ MIC Cable to the RAM MIC CONNECTOR on the rear
panel, then tighten the Cable Nut (See Figure 3).
2. Referring to Figure 3, make a 1.2” (30 mm) hole in the wall, then insert  the
RAM+ MIC Cable into this hole. Connect the Gasket and Mount Base to the
RAM+ MIC Cable Connector using the Nut.
3. Drill the four Screw holes (approx. 2 mm) on the wall, then install the Mounting
Base to the wall using four screws.
4. Put the Rubber Cap on to the Nut. The installation is now complete.
Figure 3. Enhanced RAM+ MIC Instllation
Wall
Gasket
Mounting Bracket RAM MIC CableCap
Nut 
						

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5  CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
NOTE
This section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figure 4 for
location of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to chapter 6
of this manual.
5.1  CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL (
VOL/PWR)
Turns the transceiver on and off as well as adjusts the audio volume. To
turn the transceiver on press and hold this knob until the LCD turns on. To
turn it off, press and hold this knob until the LCD turns off.  When the power
is turned on, the transceiver is set to the last selected channel.
Secondary Use
When the transceiver is turned on while the [
SCAN]
 and [
WX]
 keys are held
down, the internal microprocessor is reset. This clears the memory and all
user-programmed settings, such as scan memory, and priority scan as-
signments. This condition is known as the default condition, the same as
when shipped from the factory. For a list of these defaults, see the section
6.23  Resetting the Transceiver’s Microprocessor.
NOTE
Resetting the microprocessor will not erase the DSC MMSI and the
Individual Directory Call information.
SQUELCH CONTROL (
SQL)
Adjusting this control clockwise, sets the point at which random noise on
the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal does.
This point is called the squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch
control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions.
[
DISTRESS]
 Key
Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call refer to section
7.5.1 (Transmitting A DSC Distress Call).
KEYPAD
[
16/9]
 Key
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down
this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the [
16/9]
 key again reverts to the
previous selected working channel.
Secondary use
Press and hold the [
16/9]
 key then press the [
WX]
 key to switch between
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DISTRESSPULL OPEN
VOL/PWR
SQL
CALL
PA /
FOGSCAN
MEM DWIC
NAVMENU
SET
A/BWX 16/9
QUANTUM
GX2360S
H/L
Figure 4. Controls and Connectors 
						

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WX]
 Key
Immediately recalls the previously selected NOAA weather channel from
any channel.
Secondary use
1. Holding down the [
16/9]
 key while pressing the [
WX]
 key changes the
mode from USA to International or Canadian.
2. Holding down the [
WX]
 and [
SCAN]
 key while turning the power on
resets the microprocessor and erases scan channels from memory.
This clears the memory and establishes the factory-set defaults. For
a list of these defaults, see the section on 6.23 Resetting the
Transceiver’s Microprocessor.
[
A/B]
 Key
Immediately recalls two user assigned channels from any channel.
[
DW(
IC)]
 Key
Scans for voice communications on CH16 and another selected channel
until a signal is received on either channel. (Dual watch)
NOTE: When the DSC SCANNING feature is enabled (see section 7.3
DSC SCAN), the radio watches for a transmission on CH16, another
selected channel, and CH70 until a signal is received (Triple watch).
Secondary use
Press and hold [
DW(
IC)]
 key, when the optional RAM+ Mic is connected,
intercom operation will operate between radio and RAM+ Mic.
[
H/L(
NAV)]
 Key
Toggles between 25 W (High) and 1 W (Low) power. When the [
H/L(
NAV)]
key is pressed while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the power
will temporarily switch from LO to HI power until the PTT is released. The
[
H/L(
NAV)]
 key does not function on transmit inhibited and low power
only channels.
Secondary use
Press and hold [
H/L(
NAV)]
 key, the LCD displays NAV GPS Data, Time,
SOG (Speed Over Ground), and COG (Course Over Ground) when a
GPS is connected to the accessory cable of the QUANTUM. See sec-
tion 4.4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT.
[
SCAN]
 Key
1. Starts and stops scanning of programmed channels.
2. If held while the [
UP(

)]
 or [
DOWN(
)]
 key on the microphone are
pressed or CHANNEL selector knob on radio is turned, the radio will
show the channels programmed in scan memory. This function will
not work if the unit is scanning.