Nautilus Lifeline DIVER Operation Manual - page 9
3.
When finished transmitting, release the button. You must release the button in order to listen to incoming transmissions.
Change the Green Chat Button channel
The Green Chat Button channel is pre-set to channel 68. To change the Green Chat Button channel to any marine VHF frequency:
1.
Press the Green Chat Button quickly 3 times.
2.
Scroll through the channel options by pressing the Chat Button.
3.
Press and hold the Green Chat Button to confirm the channel and return to the home screen.
Hail Boats in the Area
Use the Hail + Distress Button to talk to boats within range on channel 16, the universal hail and distress
channel on every marine radio worldwide. Every boat in the world is required to monitor this channel.
To talk on channel 16:
1.
Press and hold the Orange Hail + Distress Button.
2.
Talk clearly into the speaker / microphone area of the radio. When you are transmitting, the screen shows the channel that it is transmitting on and
the letter “T.” Wait 3 seconds before speaking.
3.
When finished transmitting, or in order to listen, release the button.
NOTE: The Green and Orange Button functions are not available in distress mode when less than 24 hours-worth of battery life remains. The final 24
hours of battery are reserved for transmission using the Red button. While transmitting a message, the radio cannot receive a call. Software embedded
in the unit prevents you from accidentally jamming the channel.
NOTE: If incoming transmissions are muffled, hold unit upside down and gently tap on speaker grill to dislodge trapped water.
Minimum transmission time is pre-set to 10 seconds. After 15 seconds of transmitting on the Green Button, or 20 seconds of transmitting on the Orange
Button, the radio will automatically cut out in order to reserve battery life.
Self Diagnostic
Before using your radio, it is recommended that you check all functions of your Lifeline by utilizing the Self Diagnostic feature. This can be activated by
rapidly pressing the Orange Button 3 times.
This function will run a diagnostic of your Lifeline and ensure that it is operating at the highest standard.
TRANSMITTING A DISTRESS MESSAGE
Use distress mode to transmit a distress message and indicate your GPS position and alert message to stations or vessels within range that are
equipped with a modern VHF marine radio.
NOTE: This feature is not activated until your Nautilus Lifeline has been registered online.
Please visit
www.nautiluslifeline.com
to register your unit.
Turn Distress Mode On
To turn distress mode on, slide the RED safety tab over, then press and hold the Lifeline Button for at least 3 seconds.
Stations within range that are equipped with a modern VHF marine radios should automatically switch to channel 16, alarms will sound, lights will flash,
and your GPS coordinates and a brief message should be shown on the screen of each radio.
NOTE: The distress mode function is available as long as there is any battery life.
NOTE: To maximize the range of your unit in distress mode, fully extend your arm upwards and hold the unit as high above your head as possible.
Turn Distress Mode Off
To turn distress mode
off, press and hold the Lifeline Button for more than 3 seconds. The screen will show the message “distress mode off.”
IMPORTANT! Remember to turn distress mode off, as it will continue to broadcast emergency messages until it is turned off.
TEST MODE
1. Ensure that you are outside and can get GPS reception.
2. Enter Menu mode by pressing the Green and Orange buttons simultaneously.
3. Scroll through to the "Distress Test" Screen
4. Press the Orange Button to Select
5. Press the Orange Button again to continue
6. The Position Indicating Light will flash immediately, confirming test.
7. Press Red Distress button for 3 seconds to deactivate test mode.
8. Turning the unit off will also deactivate test mode.