Samyung STR-6000A User manual

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MARINE DSC VHF RADIO TELEPHONE
FOR GMDSS
OPERATING MANUAL
STR- 6000A
SAMYUNGENC CO.,LTD.

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INSTRUCTIONS
Please read this operating manual with care before turning on power.
1. How to transmit and stop Distress Call
In performing Distress Call function, press button and hold it down for
3(three) seconds until DISTRESS MESSAGE is seen. Then the whole display
unit will start flashing with a strong alarm. In transmitting Distress Call, the
transmission must be made based on the judgment of a person on duty. The
test of this function MUST NOT be made at all times because the test may
cause heavy damages to near-going vessels and search & rescue authorities
concerned.
When the Distress Call is performed, the distress message will be
automatically transmitted and this transmission will be repeated at the
intervals of 3 minutes 30 seconds through 4 minutes 30 seconds. This
transmission will be repeated until the DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is
received by the authorities of the country to which the call is transmitted or
until any operation for ending the call is made. If any transmission is made by
accident, press
button to bring it to an end. Even though any operation for stop has
been made, it is necessary for operator to contact CH16 to inform that the
transmission was made by mistake as the message was automatically
transmitted more than one time at least.
When Distress Call is received, it is necessary to inform a person on duty
about this.
2. How to make the initial set-up in installation
For the below items, the initial set-up should be made in installation before its actual
operation. Please contact SAMYUNG ENC or any agent dealers for the information.

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2-1 How to check out power supply
Input voltage in VHF main unit: Confirm that DC13.6V is supplied.
2-2 How to transmit and receive DSC
In order to use DSC function, make sure that any MMSI number available must be
input first.
3. Other instructions
3-1 In using Semi-Auto & Auto connection service with DSC, it is necessary to
check with the concerned authorities about the formalities of call charge because
the billing system has not yet been decided worldwide.
3-2 The paper used in DPU-414 PRINTER is a special one that is chromogenic with
thermo-chemistry reaction. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid the below-mentioned
cases as the paper tends to change its color or get discolored.
Keeping under any places with heat, humidity and light
Touching with sweat-wet hands
Rubbing with any hard things
Pasting with any organic solvents such as glue
Applying with any oiled tapes
Long time exposure to any vinyl chloride films
Contacting diazo immediately after printout
Contacting any wet copy
Contacting any oiled solvents

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Chapter 1. Introduction.................................................................................... 6
1.1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Features ............................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 2. Configuration ................................................................................. 8
2.1. Standards.......................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Option................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 3. Specifications................................................................................. 9
3.1. STR-6000A Standards ...................................................................................... 9
3.2. Transmitting Unit ............................................................................................... 9
3.3. Receiving Unit ................................................................................................. 10
3.4. Dedicated Receiving Unit................................................................................ 10
Chapter 4. How to Operation......................................................................... 11
4.1. Unit Description............................................................................................... 11
4.1.1. Front Panel ............................................................................................ 11
4.1.2. Microphone............................................................................................ 14
4.2. LCD Screen Description.................................................................................. 16
4.3. VHF Operation ................................................................................................ 17
4.3.1. Channel Selection ................................................................................. 17
4.3.1.1. Channel 16................................................................................... 17
4.3.1.2. Channel Mode Selection (ITU,USA,CAN).................................... 17
4.3.2. Weather Channel................................................................................... 18
4.3.3 Transmit and Receive............................................................................. 18
4.4. Menu Setup and Construction......................................................................... 20
4.4.1. Menu Construction ................................................................................ 20
4.4.2. Menu Screen Construction and Initialization ......................................... 22
4.4.3. Menu Setup ........................................................................................... 23
4.4.3.1. FRIENDS MMSI LIST .................................................................. 23
4.4.3.2. GROUP MMSI LIST..................................................................... 23
4.4.3.3. TELEPHONE LIST....................................................................... 24
4.4.3.4. LCD BACKLIGHT......................................................................... 24
4.4.3.5. LCD CONTRAST ......................................................................... 24
4.4.3.6. GPS FUNCTION SET .................................................................. 24
4.4.3.7. MANUAL GPS/TIME .................................................................... 25
4.4.3.8. DSC SET...................................................................................... 25
4.4.3.9. RADIO SET.................................................................................. 26
4.4.3.10. REAL TIME CLOCK(Current time change)................................ 26
4.4.3.11. FACTORY RESET(MENU SETUP INITIALIZATION)................ 26
4.4.3.12. SYSTEM TEST(System Test).................................................... 26
4.4.3.13. PRINT SETUP(Print Setup) ....................................................... 27

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4.5. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) .......................................................... 27
4.5.1. Configuration of CALL Screen............................................................... 29
4.5.2. CALL Menu Description and Instruction ................................................ 29
4.5.2.1. DISTRESS CALL(Distress message SETUP and Call) ............... 30
4.5.2.2. ALL SHIPS MESSAGE SETUP AND CALL................................. 32
4.5.2.3. INDIVIDUAL MESSAGE SETUP AND CALL............................... 33
4.5.2.4. AUTO/SEMI-AUTO Message Edit and Call ................................. 35
4.5.2.5. TEST CALL.................................................................................. 35
4.5.2.6. GROUP MESSSAGE EDIT AND CALL ....................................... 36
4.5.2.7. POSITION MESSAGE EDIT AND CALL ..................................... 37
4.5.2.8. DISTRESS CALL RELAY ............................................................ 38
4.5.2.9. DISTRESS RELAY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT............................... 40
4.5.2.10. RESPONSE to DISTRES CALL................................................. 40
4.5.2.11. RESPONSE to THE OTHER CALL ........................................... 41
4.5.2.12. DIRECT RELAY......................................................................... 42
4.5.2.13. RECVEIVING DISTRESS READ ............................................... 45
4.5.2.14. OTHER RECEIVING MESSAGE READ .................................... 45
4.5.2.15. DSC Message Receiving ........................................................... 46
4.5.2.16. Auto Acknowledgement Setup................................................... 46
Chapter 5. Installation.................................................................................... 48
5.1. Unpacking Package and Inspection................................................................ 48
5.2. Selection of Installation Position for Main Units of STR-6000A ...................... 48
5.3. Installation for main unit of STR-6000A .......................................................... 48
5.4. Cabling ............................................................................................................ 50
5.4.1. Power Connection ................................................................................. 51
5.4.2. Connects to External Speaker............................................................... 51
5.4.3. How to setup Antenna ........................................................................... 51
5.4.4. GPS Connection.................................................................................... 51
5.5. Integrated Wiring............................................................................................. 51
Chapter 6. Channel List ................................................................................. 53
6.1. ITU Channel .................................................................................................... 53
6.2. USA Channel .................................................................................................. 55
6.3. CANADA Channel........................................................................................... 57
6.4. Weather Channel ............................................................................................ 59
Chapter 7. Position Information Interface.................................................... 60
Chapter 8. Packing List.................................................................................. 61
8.1. Oversea........................................................................................................... 61
8.2. Domestic ......................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 9. Block Diagram.............................................................................. 65
Chapter 10. Overall Drawing.......................................................................... 66

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Introduction
STR-6000A includes DSC/VHF radio telephone and DSC receiver required by the Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System(GMDSS) and is designed to be compact and lightweight
for easy installation in any vessels engaged in international voyages and near-going vessels.
In addition to the conventional voice communication, STR-6000A is equipped with Digital
Selective Calling(DSC) functions for distress calls and routine calls as well. It also incorporates
all the necessary units for DSC services such as DSC unit, CH70 DSC receiver.
1.2. Features
The equipment meets the ITU Radio Regulations, IMO Performance Standards and
CCIR Recommendations.
The equipment contains all the channels designated by Radio Communication
Regulations of ITU Communications Treaty and it is also available to operate USA
channel, Weather channel and Canada channels that are used in the coast of North
America. (Weather alarm function. Available in the area of USA and Canada).
As the compact size includes the built-in transceiver, the dedicated CH70 DSC
receiver, it is easy for installation in any little space.
The adoption of wide sight graphic LCD allows user to see the display at every angle
and operate it with ease.
As the required operation mode is displayed in LCD according to the indication and
the purpose by MENU mode, it is easy to work on operating DSC in particular as well
as on the routine operation.
If the dedicated DPU-414 printer or normal SERIAL standard printer is used in
combination with the main unit, the messages of DSC transceiver is designed to be
automatically printed out. It is always available to manually print the received
message that is memorized inside, too.
As the lighting range of back-light in LCD and the operation key panels is wide, it
does not interfere any night shift.
Beside those channels designated by Radio Communications Regulations, it is
available to operate USA Channel, Weather Channel and Canada Channel which are
used in the coast of North America.

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Such functions as TAG CHANNEL SCANNING, ALL CHANNEL SCANNING,
GROUP-CHANNEL SCANNING and DUAL WATCH allow user to listen to any
specific channel.
Besides the existing voice communications, it is available to work on communications
for distress, urgency, safety and other routines as well by using DSC function.
In case that the coast station is working on automatic connection service of public
communications network, it is available to auto-connect the general telephone
through the designation of the telephone number on the equipment.
The equipment has a function of automatically inputting the latitude/longitude data
coming out from navigational equipment such as GPS navigator. In transmitting
Distress Call, it is designed to automatically transmit the positional data coming out
from navigational equipment by inserting the positional data in the distress message.
In case of receiving any call from the coast area, it is designed to make an automatic
judgment by itself to see if the own ship is within the called area according to the
positional data coming out from the navigational equipment.
The equipment is designed for the daily waterproof.
User can select and automatically set up the transmission power of High(25W) or
Low(1W).
It is easy to use the dedicated CH16/19 buttons with which the access to the priority
channel can be easily made.
It includes the functions of Dual/Trial Watch and Tag Scan.
The DSC(Digital Selective Calling) function is compliant with Class A Standards.
‘FRIENDS list’ function allows user to easily call through DSC up to 20 favorite people.
It is available to set up 3 favorite groups.(For the purpose of Group DSC calling).
Both Group DSC calling and All Ship DSC calling available.
User can identify the position of friends through LL Position Polling.

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Chapter 2. Configuration
The equipment consists of as follows;.
2.1. Standards
Name Model Quantity Remarks
VHF Radio Main Unit STR-6000A 1 Set Including HAND MIC
Operating Manual 1 Lot
2.2. Option
Name Model Remarks
SAN-150 (RX/TX) 3dBi
Antenna (3dBi)
SAN-150 (DSC WKR) 3dBi
Including
CABLE/BRACKET
Domestic : Standard
Overseas : Option
SP-580AD
AC/DC POWER
SUPPLY
SP-6000AD
Including CABLE
Domestic : Standard
Overseas : Option
VHF EMG LIGHT DC24V / 3W Stand Type
DSC/VHF PRINTER DPU-414 Including CABLE

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Chapter 3. Specifications
3.1. STR-6000A Standards
TX Frequency 156.025MHz ~ 157.425MHz
RX Frequency 156.050MHz ~ 163.275MHz
Number of Channels 183
ITU Channel: 55
USA Channel: 57
CANADA Channel: 61
WEATHER Channel: 10
Radio Wave Mode FM(16K0G3E), DSC(16K0G2B)
Channel Interval 25kHz
Communication Mode Simplex and Semi-Duplex
Antenna impedance 50Ω(SO-239)
Audio Output Impedance 4Ω
Frequency Stability ±10 PPM(-20℃to +60℃)
Voltage Supply 13.6V DC±10%(Negative Ground)
Consumption Currency (13.6V) TXHigh 5.5Amax
Maximum Audio 1.5A max
Operating Temperature -15℃~ +55℃
Dimensions 85×172×170
Weight 1.1kg
3.2. Transmitting Unit
Output Power (ⓐ13.8 V DC) 25W/1W(Low)
Frequency Deviation Within ±5ppm
Oscillation Mode Synthesizer Mode
Modulation Variable Reactance Frequency Modulation
Maximum Frequency Deviation ±5.0kHz
Occupied Bandwidth Within 16kHz
MIC Input Impedance 2kΩ
Audio Frequency Response 300Hz~3kHz 6dB/octave(+1 ~ -3dB)
Spurious Emissions Less than 70dB
Adjacent Channel Power Less than -70dBc
Audio Harmonic Distortion Less than 10%
Residual Modulation
(Signal/Noise Ratio) Over 40dB
Type of emition G2B

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3.3. Receiving Unit
Receive System Double Conversation Super Heterodyne
1st 21.7MHzIntermediate Frequencies
2nd 450kHz
Local Oscillation Frequency Receiving Frequency - 21.7MHz
Local Oscillation Mode SYNTHESIZER Mode
Sensitivity 32uV (20dB SINAD)
0.22uV (12dB SINAD)
Audio Frequency Response -6dB/octave
Squelch Sensitivity 0.22uV
Co-Channel Rejection -10dB ~ 0dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity Over 70dB
Spurious Response Rejection Ratio Over 70dB
Inter-modulation Rejection Ratio Over 68dB
Spurious Emission Less than 2nW(-56.9dBm)
Hum and Noise Less than -40dB
Audio Output Power (at 13.6 V DC) 4.5W / 4Ω(Distortion Rate: Less 10%)
3.4. Dedicated Receiving Unit
Operating Frequency 156.525MHz
Mode 16K0G2B
Receive System Double-Conversion Super Heterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies 1st 10.70 MHz
2nd 450 kHz
Inter-modulation Rejection Ratio Over 68dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity Over 70dB
Spurious Response Rejection Ratio Over 70dB
Spurious Emission Less than 2nW(-56.9dBm)
DSC Modulation Speed 1200baud (±30ppm)
DSC Modulation Mode FSK
DSC Modulation Rate Within m=2±10%
MARK Frequency Within 1300Hz±10Hz
SPACE Frequency Within 2100Hz±10Hz
Maximum Sensitivity Available Bit Error Rate: Less than 10-2 in 0.25uv
DSC Operation ITU-R M.541-9
ITU-R M.689-2
DSC Protocol ITU-R M.493-11 class-A
DSC FILE Memory DISTRESS-Related Message Reception: 20
OTHERS-Related Message Reception : 20

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Chapter 4. How to Operation
4.1. Unit Description
4.1.1. Front Panel
①LCD Front Display Screen.
②
Transmit distress call (Alert) MESSAGE.
(※You MUST NOT make a test of the transmission !! )
Push and hold down for 3 seconds, then the distress call will
be activated.
③
Light will turn on in both receiving and transmitting DSC
distress call
④
Light will turn on in both receiving other DSC call message
other than distress call.
⑤
This is for either changing the existing channels to CH16 or
returning to TELEPHONE MODE from other CH or DSC
MENU.
⑥Select channel 70
⑦
To convert CH or MENU.
(If press short one time, if press long time it is to be
continuous).

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⑧
Short time press is for DSC Calling and long time press is for
MENU function.
⑨This is ‘ESCAPE’ function in MENU mode.
⑩It means this is being used as FUNCTION button.
⑪PWR/VOL (Power Knob) Power ON/OFF and Volume Control.
⑫SQUELCH Knob Squelch Control
⑬Button description
Input “1” when selects CH and inputs digit.
When used this button, it works ON/OFF for dual watch
function. (It receives the message by switching over between the
existing CH and CH16 each other continuously.)
1 DUAL
QZ
]
When inputs character, convert from 1→space →Q →to Z in order
and ENT.
When selects CH and inputs digit, input “2”.
When used this button, it works ON/OFF for triple watch
function. (It receives the message by switching over among the
existing CH, CH16 and CH09 each other continuously.)
2 TRI
ABC
When inputs character, convert from 2→A →B →to C in order and
then ENT.
When selects CH and inputs digit, input “3”.
When used this button, it adjusts BACK-LIGHT(Internal Light)
in 4 steps.
3 DIM
DEF
When inputs character, convert from 3 →D →E →F in order and
ENT.

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When selects CH and inputs digit, input “4”.
When used this button, it does scanning all channels with
converting “ALL” in screen (“CLR” when it finished)
4 SCN
GHI
When inputs character, convert from 4 →G →H →I in order and ENT
When selects CH and inputs digit, input “5”.
When used this button, it does scanning only selected CH by
TAG with converting “ALL” to “TAG” in screen
5 TSCN
JKL
When inputs character, convert from 5 →J →K →to L in order and
ENT
When selects CH and inputs digit, input “6”.
When used this button, it can set up TAG at selected CH.
6 TAG
When inputs character, convert from 6 →M →N →to O in order and
ENT
When selects CH and inputs digit, input “7”.
When used this button, it can set up to ITU MODE..
7 ITU
PRS
When inputs character, convert from 7 →P →R →to S in order and
then ENT
When selects CH and inputs digit, input “8”.
When used this button, it can set up to USA MODE.
8 USA
TUV
When inputs character, convert from 8 →T →U →to V in order and
then ENT
When selects CH and inputs digit, input “9”.
When used this button, it can set up CAN MODE.
9 CAN
WXY
When inputs character, convert from 9 →W →X →to Y in order and
ENT.

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When selects CH and inputs digit, input “0”.
When used this button, it can execute self-test menu.
0 TEST
* - /
When inputs character, convert from 0 →* →_ →/ in order and then
ENT.
TGO
WX/CE
When used this button, TAG is moving on the selected CH.
On the main screen, it can select weather CH, move a cursor to
forward for character input.
H/L
ENT
It is a function to switch-over Tx power between 25W and 1W each
other.
In DSC MENU, it can be used for Item selection and Input
confirmation.
4.1.2. Microphone
①PTT : If pressed, it goes to transmission.
②MIC : Condenser Mic

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③Key Pad :
: To convert to the current CH and CH16.
: It is used as Enter button for setting-up input data in MENU mode, while
at normal times it is used for switching-over Tx power between 25W and 1W.
, : To convert CH.
(If pressed short it is to be one time, if pressed long time it is to be continuous).
Hook Switch④
If a Handmic is connected with Handmic Box a current CH ignored and go to common
CH(CH16) automatically.
Handmic Handmic Box

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4.2. LCD Screen Description
Item Function Description
DISTRESS CH Name
BUSY It represents detecting the sensitivity signal in existing CH..
25W(01W) It represents Tx Power.
ALL It represents the kinds of SCAN.
DUL It plays multi-scan between the existing CH and CH16. (It will be
converted when scanning.)
35.05.1250N It indicates own ship’s latitude.
(As the current position, it indicates GPS antenna position)
129.04.2741E It indicates own ship’s longitude.
(As the current position, it indicates GPS antenna position)
12:15PM It represents the current time.
WXALT It is displayed when weather channel is set-up.
ITU(USA,CAN,
WEA) It represents the country channel mode currently set-up.
SIM(DUP) It represents whether current CH is Duplex or Simplex.
TAG It represents TAG which is setting-up at the current CH
RX(TX) It shows Rx when receiving, and Tx when transmitting.
16 It represents the current CH is Channel No.16.

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4.3. VHF Operation
4.3.1. Channel Selection
4.3.1.1. Channel 16
CH.16 is for distress and safety, and it should be monitored through dual-watch and
tri-watch.
Whenever selected key, it shifted from the current CH →CH 16 →CH 9 →
current CH.
4.3.1.2. Channel Mode Selection (ITU,USA,CAN)
How to select ITU CH : Press button and go to button.
How to select USA CH : Press button and go to button.
How to select CANADA CH : Press button and go to button.
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4.3.2. Weather Channel
It can receive 10 numbers of weather channel provided by NOAA (National
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration).
STR-6000A can detect the alert sound of selected weather channel from the
regular channel or the one during the channel scanning
When selected it converts between weather channel and general
channel.
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4.3.3 Transmit and Receive
①Power and Volume switch
It is operated by POWER ON switch and used for adjusting Sound volume.
If turned OFF-wise, power will be off.
It turned clock-wise, power will be on and volume can be adjusted.
②Squelch Knob
Place it in suitable position to eliminate the noise by SQUELCH volume.
③After pressing button and select the wanted channel (ITU : ,
USA : , CANADA : ) and press.
④Channel can be changed one by one by direction key in Main unit and Mic and
Channel will keep on changing if pressed long time. In addition, if inputs digit key,
channel can be changed.
⑤Tx power can be selectable between 25W and 1W
⑥Tx is possible if pressed PTT switch, while the status is Rx if it is released.

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(STR-6000A Main Body)
(STR-6000A Microphone)

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Menu Select
Press MENU
button long time
-- MENU ITEM SELECT--
4.4. Menu Setup and Construction
4.4.1. Menu Construction
4. LCD BACKLIGHT
5. LCD CONTRAST
6. GPS FUNCTION SET
7. MANUAL GPS/TIME
8. DSC SET
9. RADIO SET
CHANNEL NAME
CHANNEL ON/OFF
WEATHER ALERT
BEEP VOLUME
VDR ON/OFF
USE CH9
10. REAL TIME CLOCK
11. FACTORY RESET
12. SYSTEM TEST
13. PRINT SETUP
GPS TIME OFFSET
TIME DISPLAY FORMAT
TIME DISPLAY ON/OFF
LL DISPLAY ON/OFF
GPS ALERT ON/OFF
USER MMSI
INDIVIDUAL REPLAY
LAT/LONG REPLY
DSC FUNCTION DISABLE
MEDI/SHIP AIRCRAFT
PROGRAM VERSION
DISTRESS KEY
PLL TEST
DISPLAY DEVIATION
SOUND TEST
SUB CPU VERSION
DSC AUTO PRINT
SELF PRINT TEST
1. FRIENDS MMSI LIST
2. GROUP MMSI LIST
3. TELEPHONE LIST