GTR 200
Pilot???s Guide
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GTR 200
DESCRIPTION
The GTR 200 is a VHF communications transceiver with a built in stereo intercom. The GTR 200 operates in the aviation voice band, from 118.000 to 136.975???MHz, in 25 kHz steps.
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CONTROLS
SOFTKEYS
The GTR 200 features two
???PILOT PTT () - Pilot
???MUSIC ON/OFF () - Turns music input ON/OFF. N/A when Intercom is configured off. Press and hold to toggle COM Mute Music.
???USER LIST () - Provides quick access to the COM User Frequencies.
???PILOT ISOLATION () - Isolates the Pilot from ICS Communication and music. N/A when Intercom is configured off.
???TUNE EMERGENCY () - Quickly tunes and activates the emergency frequency (121.500 MHz).
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BASIC OPERATION
Turn the GTR 200 on by either turning the Power/Volume/Squelch knob clockwise or, if installed, turning on the master switch that powers the radios.
COM RADIO
New frequencies are first selected as a Standby frequency and then toggled to the Active side with the Frequency Transfer Key. While viewing the Standby frequency display, use the LARGE and SMALL knobs on the right side of the GTR 200 to select the desired frequency. Turn the LARGE and SMALL knobs, clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease frequency values. Standby frequency selections is not inhibited during transmit.
When connected to a device that provides nearby frequency information, nearby station identifiers will be shown for the selected frequency.
Identifier and Type Shown for the Selected Frequency
COM Frequency Selection
Selecting a COM Frequency:
1)Turn the LARGE Knob to change the value in one MHz increments.
2)Turn the SMALL Knob to change the value in 25 kHz increments.
3)Press the Frequency Transfer Key to toggle the Standby frequency to the Active frequency.
Adjusting Volume:
Turn the Power/Volume/Squelch knob clockwise to increase volume and
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STANDBY COM FREQUENCY MONITORING
The Frequency Monitoring function allows you to monitor the Standby frequency for activity, while listening to the Active frequency. When the Active frequency receives a signal, the unit will switch automatically to the Active frequency. The Active frequency quality is not affected.
Monitoring the Standby COM Frequency:
Press the MON Key, to listen to the Standby frequency. A small ???M?????? is displayed above the ???STB??? to the left of the Standby frequency. Press the MON Key again to stop monitoring.
Monitor
Annunciation
Standby
Frequency Being
Monitored
Standby COM Frequency Monitor Annunciation
COM FREQUENCY STORAGE
Any frequency may be saved into the COM User Frequency Group. The COM User Frequency database can hold up to 20 frequencies. Press the USR Softkey or Press the SMALL Knob to access the frequency groups.
Saving a COM Frequency:
1) Press the SMALL Knob and turn the LARGE Knob to highlight USER. Or: Press the USR Softkey if configured.
Or: Press MENU, and turn the LARGE Knob to highlight USER FREQ. Press the SMALL Knob to select. Skip to step 3.
2)Turn the SMALL Knob to move the cursor to highlight EDIT and press the SMALL Knob to select EDIT.
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3)Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight ADD and press the SMALL Knob to select ADD.
4)Turn the SMALL Knob to select a character, turn the LARGE Knob to move the cursor to the next field.
5)Press the SMALL Knob to accept the name entry.
6)Turn the LARGE Knob to move the cursor to the FREQ Field.
7)Turn the SMALL Knob to tune the desired MHz value.
8)Turn the LARGE Knob to move the cursor to the kHz Field.
9)Turn the SMALL Knob to tune the desired kHz value.
10)Press the SMALL Knob to accept entry.
11)Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight SAVE and press the SMALL Knob to Save.
Editing a Saved COM Frequency:
1) Press the SMALL Knob and turn the LARGE Knob to highlight USER. Or: Press the USR Softkey if configured.
Or: Press MENU, and turn the LARGE Knob to highlight USER FREQ. Press the SMALL Knob to select. Skip to step 3.
2)Turn the SMALL Knob to move the cursor to highlight EDIT and press the SMALL Knob to select EDIT.
3)Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight EDIT for the desired entry and press the SMALL Knob to select.
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4)Turn the SMALL Knob to begin editing, turn the LARGE Knob to move the cursor to the next field.
5)Press the SMALL Knob to accept the name entry.
6)Turn the LARGE Knob to move the cursor to the FREQ Field.
7)Turn the SMALL Knob to tune the desired MHz value.
8)Turn the LARGE Knob to move the cursor to the kHz Field.
9)Turn the SMALL Knob to tune the desired kHz value.
10)Press the SMALL Knob to accept entry.
11)Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight SAVE or DELETE and press the SMALL Knob to save, or delete the entry, or press the CANCEL Softkey to cancel and exit.
Accessing the COM Frequency Groups:
1)Press the SMALL knob from the COM display to access the Frequency Groups.
2)Turn the LARGE knob to select a Frequency Group option.
Frequency Groups
COM Frequency Groups
???USER Group - select to view the COM User Frequency group.
???RECENT Group- select to view a list of the 20 most recently used frequencies.
???KXXX (Airport Groups) - When connected to a device that supplies position and frequency data, up to 10 flight plan and/or nearby airport frequency groups are automatically received and presented on the GTR 200.
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3)Turn the SMALL Knob to move the cursor to the desired frequency.
4)Press the SMALL Knob to tune the highlighted frequency as the Standby frequency. Press the Frequency Transfer Key to tune as the Active Frequency.
EMERGENCY CHANNEL
The GTR 200 offers quick tuning of the Emergency Channel by holding down the Frequency Transfer Key for approximately three seconds.
Quick Tuning the Emergency Channel:
Press and hold the Frequency Transfer Key for approximately three seconds or press the EMR Softkey if configured. The Emergency Channel will be inserted into the Active Frequency position and the previous Active Frequency, will become the Standby Frequency.
STUCK MIC
The GTR 200 helps protect you from a situation where the microphone may get stuck in the ON or Transmit position. If the microphone is keyed for longer than 35 seconds, the GTR 200 will return to the receive mode on the selected frequency.
A ???PILOT or COPILOT PTT KEY STUCK??? message will be displayed until the transmit key is released. The Alert will be displayed until the MIC is no longer stuck.
During a PILOT PTT KEY STUCK situation if one of the softkeys has been configured as PTT, transmit capability will be available through the PTT softkey after the 35 second
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MAIN MENU
The Menu provides configuration options for the Internal Communications System (ICS VOL, and ICS SQ) (if configured), Music ??? VOL, SETUP, USER FREQ, and ABOUT.
Accessing/Using the Main Menu:
Press the MENU Key to access the Menu. Use the LARGE Knob to navigate the menu and SMALL Knob to make a selection or adjust the level. Press BACK softkey to return to the previous screen.
Menu
Options
Menu
Scroll
Location
Main Menu
SETUP MENU
The SETUP menu provides configuration options for music muting (COM MUTE ???), ICS muting (COM ICS MUTE), 3D Audio options (COM 3D AUDIO, and ICS 3D AUDIO), KEY BEEPS and Display CONTRAST level.
Menu
Options
Menu
Scroll
Location
SETUP Menu
???COM MUTE ??? (ON/OFF) - When ON, music will be muted when Communication is received. Only available when ICS is configured.
???COM ICS MUTE (ON/OFF) - When ON, ICS Communication will be muted when Communication is received. Only available when ICS is configured.
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???ICS MUTE ??? (ON/OFF) - When ON, music will be muted when the intercom is active. Only available when ICS is configured.
???COM 3D AUDIO (ON/OFF) - When ON, 3D audio is enabled for received transmissions when Standby COM Channel monitoring is active. Only available when ICS is configured.
???ICS 3D AUDIO (ON/OFF) - When ON, 3D audio is enabled for ICS Communication. Only available when ICS is configured.
???KEY BEEPS
???CONTRAST
Accessing/Using the SETUP Menu:
1)Press the MENU key.
2)Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight SETUP and press the SMALL Knob.
3)Turn the LARGE Knob to navigate. Turn or Press the SMALL Knob to change a selection.
4)Press the BACK Softkey to return to the Main Menu.
3D AUDIO
3D Audio is useful when multiple audio sources are present. By using different responses in each ear, 3D audio processing creates the illusion that each audio source is coming from a unique location or seat position.
Because this feature uses different signals for left and right channels, it requires wiring for stereo intercom and stereo headsets. If 3D audio is activated when mono headsets are in use, the listener will still hear all audio sources; however, there is no benefit from location separation.
During normal operation and with 3D Audio enabled, the listener hears the Active Frequency at the 12 o???clock position. If the Standby is selected for monitoring, the listener hears the Active at 11 o???clock and the Standby at the 1 o???clock position. Intercom positions are processed to sound like
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their relative seat location. By default, the GTR 200 assumes the pilot sits in the left seat. Pilot seat location can be changed in configuration mode, see the GTR 200 Installation Manual for details.
3D Audio
Enabling/Disabling 3D Audio:
1)Press the MENU key.
2)Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight SETUP and press the SMALL Knob.
3)Turn the LARGE Knob to navigate to COM 3D AUDIO or ICS 3D AUDIO. Turn the SMALL Knob to toggle ON/OFF.
4)Press the BACK Softkey to return to the Main Menu.
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ABOUT SCREEN
The ABOUT screen shows the unit Serial Number, and System Software version number.
Accessing the ABOUT Menu:
1)Press the MENU key.
2)Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight ABOUT and press the SMALL Knob.
3)Press the BACK Softkey to return to the Main Menu.
Unit Serial
Number
Software
Version
Number
ABOUT Menu
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ICS CONFIGURATION
The GTR 200 features a stereo integrated Intercom System (ICS). The GTR 200 may also be installed and configured for Keyed ICS operations. Keyed ICS is typically used in an extremely noisy environments, such as an open cockpit. The ICS is enabled or disabled in Configuration Mode. See the GTR 200 Installation Manual for installation and configuration details.
Setting the ICS Volume:
1)Press the MENU key.
2)Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight the ICS VOL field.
3)Turn the SMALL Knob clockwise to increase, or counter clockwise to decrease volume.
Setting the ICS Squelch:
1)Press the MENU key.
2)Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight the ICS SQ field.
3)Turn the SMALL Knob clockwise to increase, or counter clockwise to decrease squelch. Turn the SMALL Knob one click counter clockwise past 0% to enable ICS auto squelch.
NOTE: When Squelch is set to 0%, squelch is always open and when set to 100% squelch is always closed.
Enable/disable Pilot Isolation:
Press the Pilot Isolation Softkey if configured. Pilot Isolation mode is only available when the Pilot Isolation Softkey is configured.
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APPENDIX
SOFTKEY CONFIGURATION
The GTR 200 features two
???PILOT PTT () - Pilot
???MUSIC ON/OFF () - Turns music input ON/OFF. N/A when Intercom is configured off. Press and hold to toggle COM Mute Music.
???USER LIST () - Provides quick access to the COM User Frequencies.
???PILOT ISOLATION () - Isolates the Pilot from ICS Communication. N/A when Intercom is configured off.
???TUNE EMERGENCY () - Quickly tunes and activates the emergency frequency (121.500 MHz).
Configuring Softkeys:
1)Press and hold the SMALL Knob while applying power to the unit , by either turning the Power/Volume/Squelch knob clockwise or, if installed, turning on the avionics master switch.
2)Turn the LARGE Knob to highlight SOFTKEY SETUP and press the SMALL Knob to select.
3)Turn the LARGE Knob to toggle between the Key 1 or Key 2 field.
4)Turn the SMALL Knob to highlight one of the following function: (PILOT PTT, PILOT ISOLATION, MUSIC ON/OFF, USER LIST, or TUNE
EMERGENCY).
NOTE: Both softkeys cannot select the same function (except Disabled).
5)Press the BACK Softkey to exit the Softkey Setup menu.
6)Power off the unit and back on to save the softkey settings.
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MESSAGES
When a Message has been issued by the unit, the Message will be shown on the display. Messages are provided as an aid in troubleshooting the radio functions.
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???Model No., part number, and serial number
???Software versions
???Description of the problem
???Efforts made to isolate/solve the problem
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