JAX-9B
WEATHER FACSIMILE RECEIVER
Not use the asbestos
CODE No.7ZPNA4124A
VIEWER SOFTWARE
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
For further information,contact:
URL http://www.jrc.co.jp
Marine Service Department
Telephone : +81-3-3492-1305
Facsimile : +81-3-3779-1420
e-mail : tmsc@jrc.co.jp
AMSTERDAM Branch
Telephone : +31-20-658-0750
Facsimile : +31-20-658-0755
e-mail : service@jrcams.nl
SEATTLE Branch
Telephone : +1-206-654-5644
Facsimile : +1-206-654-7030
e-mail : service@jrcamerica.com
01ETM ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Certified
FEB. 2009 Edition 2 JRC Printed in Japan
 Preface

Thank you very much for purchasing the JRC JAX-9B Weather Facsimile Viewer Software (option).

The Viewer software is designed to display the real-time image received by the JAX-9B on the
personal computer monitor, and automatically save it as a file after the reception.

● Read this Instruction Manual carefully before attempting to operate the JAX-9B Viewer Software
to ensure your Weather Facsimile Receiver provides optimum satisfaction and service.

● We recommend you to carefully store this Instruction Manual for the future reference
.
● Please utilize it, if you have any problems using this product.

Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the U.S.A and / or other countries.
Pentium is the trademark of Intel Corporation.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein are the trademarks of their
respective owners.

Attention

(1) The copyright of this software and manual belongs to Japan Radio Co., Ltd.
(2) The range as which the Copyright Act determines a part or all of the contents of this
software and a manual cannot be exceeded, and it cannot reproduce without notice.
(3) Although we created to make doubly sure about the contents of this book, if there is a
thing of companion mind, such as a doubtful point, and an error, omission in written,
please contact me.
(4) Please understand beforehand that it is not concerned with (3) clauses and any
responsibility cannot be taken about the claim of the loss for reasons of the employed
result, loss profits, etc. in our company.

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Before Operation

Pictorial Indication

In this Instruction Manual and on the product, we use various pictorial indications to
handle the product safely and correctly and to prevent you from harming yourself and
other people or damaging those properties beforehand.

Meanings of the indications are shown below. Understand the meanings of signs
before proceeding to read the main text.

This indication is shown where any person is supposed to be in

DANGER danger of being killed or seriously injured if this indication is
neglected or equipment is not operated correctly.
This indication is shown where any person is supposed to be in
WARNING danger of being killed or seriously injured if this indication is
neglected or equipment is not operated correctly.
This indication is shown where any person is supposed to be injured
CAUTION or any property damage is supposed to occur if this indication is
neglected or equipment is not operated correctly.

Examples of Pictorial Indication

marks indicate CAUTION (including DANGER and WARNING).

Detailed contents of CAUTION (“Electric Shock” in the example on left) are
shown in the mark.
Electric shock

marks indicate prohibition.

Detailed contents of prohibited actions (“Disassembling Prohibited” in the
example on left) are shown in the mark.
Disassembly prohibited

marks indicate a specific action that must be followed or instruction.

Detailed contents of instructions (“Disconnect the power plug” in the example
on left) are shown in the mark.
Remove Plug

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 Precautions

Do not disassemble or remodel this equipment.

Such action may cause a fire, electric shock, or malfunction of the equipment.

Do not use any power supply voltage other than the specified one.
Such an action may cause a fire, an electric shock, or equipment malfunction.

Turn off power supply switch before connecting or disconnecting cables to any external
equipment. Not turning it off may cause a fire or an electric shock.

If the power supply cable is damaged, ask for the replacement to the sales department of Japan
Radio Co., Ltd (JRC), a nearby branch office, business office, or any agents of JRC.
The use of damaged cables may cause a fire or an electric shock.

If water enters into the equipment, shut off the power, disconnect the plug from the outlet, and
contact the sales department of JRC, a nearby branch office, business office, or any agents of
JRC. Using it as it is may cause a fire, electric shock, or malfunction.

Do not attempt inspections or repairs on the internal part of the equipment by yourself.
Inspections or repairs by anyone other than qualified maintainers may cause a fire or electric
shock. Ask for internal inspections or repairs of the equipment to the sales department of
JRC, a nearby branch office, business office, or any agents of JRC.

If equipment malfunctions, shut off its power and contact the sales department of JRC, a
nearby branch office, business office, or any agents of JRC. The continuous use of the
equipment may cause a fire or electric shock.

Never replace the back-up battery by yourself.

Replacement by anyone other than qualified maintainers may cause a fire, an electric shock, or
a malfunction.
For the back-up battery replacement, contact the sales department of JRC, a nearby branch
office, business office, or any agents of JRC.

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Precautions

When disposing of this unit, abide by local laws and regulations. For lithium battery,
however, contact the sales department of JRC, a nearby branch office, business office, or any
agents of JRC without discarding it as it is.

Do not insert or drop any foreign objects such as metallic pieces into an air vent or opening.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire, electric shock or malfunction.

If anything abnormal such as smoke, strange smell or unusual heat is emitted, shut OFF the
POWER switch of the equipment immediately and pull the power cable out of power supply
unit. Then, contact the sales department of JRC, a nearby branch office, business office, or
any agents of JRC. The continued use of the equipment may cause a fire or electric shock.

Be careful not to allow any wire dust or metallic pieces to get into the inside of JAX-9B.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire, electric shock, or malfunction.

Do not install the equipment on the location where infringed by water, humidity, steam, dust,
or soot.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire, electric shock, or malfunction.

Do not touch the equipment if your hands or gloves are wet either with freshwater or seawater.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock, or a malfunction.

Be sure to hold power supply plug when pulling it out of outlet.

Pulling the power cable without holding the plug can damage the cable and may cause a fire or
an electric shock.

Do not connect or disconnect the power supply cable with wet hands.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock.

If the equipment is splashed either with seawater or fresh water, wipe it dry immediately.
Otherwise, it may cause a failure or operational malfunctions.

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 Precautions

Do not use organic solvents such as thinner or benzene to clean the surface. These agents
can damage the surface coating. Remove dirt and dust on the surface if any and wipe it with
a clean dry cloth.

Use the recording paper (6ZPTS00108) as specified by JRC.

The use of any other unspecified paper may cause recording density blurs, abnormal paper
feed, much dust, resulting in the damage of the recording device.

Connect the earth line to the earth terminal firmly.

Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock when the equipment has a failure or electric leak.

Do not rub the heating element (contacting with the papar) in the recording device with a
screwdriver, file or any other hard objects.
Otherwise, it destroys the recording device.

Do not store recording papers in the place exposed to a high temperature, high humidity or
direct sunlight. Otherwise, it may cause recording density blurs.

Do not connect the power cable to the common power outlet with any other cables with high
power noise (such as for an air conditioner). Otherwise, it may cause a receiving
interference.

Do not install the equipment on the unstable place such as on the shaky stand or inclined
surface. Otherwise, it may drop or fall down, resulting in an injury or malfunction.

Do not install the equipment under the direct sunlight.

The high temperature may discolor the recording paper or cause an equipment malfunction.

Do not install the equipment near any other radio equipment.

Otherwise, it may cause a receiving disturbance.

Do not bring the equipment in the cooled state suddenly to a high-temperature room.
Otherwise, the air inside the equipment may be condensated, resulting in a malfunction.

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Turn on or off the POWER switch after waiting more than one second.
Turning it back ON right after being turned OFF in no time may cause the equipment
malfunction.

Clean the thermal head with a piece of soft cloth always. Do not rub it with a screw driver or
file. Otherwise, it destroys the thermal head.

Do not replace the backup battery by customers.

Even if the POWER switch on the equipment is turned OFF, some parts may remain
electrically charged, causing an electric shock or malfunction.
Request replacing the backup battery to the sales department of JRC, a nearby branch office,
business office, or any agents of JRC.

Use the JRC-specified backup battery (CR2032-type lithium battery).

The use of any unspecified battery may cause a malfunction or failure of the equipment.

The prohibited matters over lithium battery are as follows;

• Short-circuit of electrodes, • Any unspecified uses of battery, •Decomposing, •Converting, •
Discarding, •Throwing into the fire, •Heating, • Use of battery that passes exchange time.
Otherwise, these may cause following trouble;
• Electrolyte leakage, •Generation of Heat, •Fire •Explosion, •Destruction, •Burn

In returning used lithium battery to JRC, take the isulating treatment such as attaching a tape
to the +/– terminals. If the battery is short-circuited with no insulating treatment, it may
cause a heat, explosion or fire.

Do not conduct operations with wet hands.

Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock.

Turn off power supply switch before opening the top cover to replace the recording paper.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock, malfunction, or burn.

Be careful of a computer virus. If a computer is infected with a virus, it may suffer the damage
of an unusual display, a program, and data being destroyed, and may become the cause of
failure. Please confirm whether it is infected with the computer virus, using a virus checker
program periodically.

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JAX-9B Weather Facsimile Receiver External Appearance

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Contents
Preface ………………………………………………………….……………………..………………...……...i
Before Operation …………………………………………..……….……………………..…………...……...ii
Precautions …………………………………………………………….………...………..…………...……...iii
Equipment Appearance ………………………………………………………….……...….………...……...vii
Glossary ………………………………………………….…………………….…...………………….…….. xi

Chapter 1 General Outline of Equipment .......................................................................................... 1

1.1 Function ...............................................................................................................................1

1.2 Features................................................................................................................................1
1.2.1 Real time image display and automatic file saving ..........................................................1
1.2.2 Image file management and file opening .........................................................................1
1.2.3 Operation without the recording paper ..........................................................................1
1.2.4 Printing the image..........................................................................................................1
1.2.5 Registration of settings...................................................................................................1
1.3 Components..........................................................................................................................2
1.4 Outline Drawings (RS-422/USB converter) ............................................................................3
1.5 System Diagram (220Vac) .....................................................................................................4

Chapter 2 Installing the Viewer Software........................................................................................... 5

2.1 Personal Computer Specifications .........................................................................................5

2.2 Installing the Device Driver...................................................................................................6
2.3 "The Found New Hardware Wizard" of the RS-422/USB Converter.................................... 11
2.3.1 For Windows XP.......................................................................................................... 11
2.3.2 For Windows Vista.......................................................................................................12
2.4 Installing the Viewer Software.............................................................................................13
2.5 Uninstalling the Viewer Software.........................................................................................15
2.5.1 For Windows XP..........................................................................................................15
2.5.2 For Windows Vista.......................................................................................................17

Chapter 3 Setting up Software ........................................................................................................ 19

3.1 Changing the Power Settings ...............................................................................................20

3.1.1 For Windows XP..........................................................................................................20
3.1.2 For Windows Vista.......................................................................................................22
3.2 Confirming the COM Port Number.....................................................................................25
3.2.1 For Windows XP..........................................................................................................25
3.2.2 For Windows Vista.......................................................................................................27
3.3 Setting up the Viewer Software............................................................................................29
Contents

Chapter 4 Operation....................................................................................................................... 31

4.1 Starting the Viewer Software ...............................................................................................32

4.2 Quitting the Viewer Software ..............................................................................................33
4.3 Receiving the Facsimile Broadcasting Image........................................................................34
4.4 Changing Displaying Method ..............................................................................................36
4.5 Opening the Image File .......................................................................................................37
4.6 Printing the Image ..............................................................................................................38
4.7 Registering Frequency Channels .........................................................................................40
4.8 Registering the Timer Programs..........................................................................................44
4.9 Other Functions ..................................................................................................................48
4.9.1 System Setup ...............................................................................................................48
4.9.2 Selecting Language ......................................................................................................50
4.9.3 Displaying Version Number..........................................................................................50
4.9.4 System View.................................................................................................................51
4.9.5 All Clear ......................................................................................................................52

Chapter 5 Maintenance................................................................................................................... 53

5.1 Error Message and Troubleshooting ....................................................................................53

Chapter 6 Operating Environment .................................................................................................. 57

Chapter 7 Customer Support .......................................................................................................... 59

Chapter 8 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 63

8.1 Disposal of the Equipment...................................................................................................63

8.2 About the China RoHS........................................................................................................63

Chapter 9 Specifications ................................................................................................................. 65

9.1 Image file format ................................................................................................................65

9.2 RS-422／USB Converter.....................................................................................................65
 Glossary

Scanning When a facsimile broadcasting is received and recorded, the recording of the
received image starts one dot by one dot from the left end of the paper.
When the recording reaches the right end, it is returned to the left end of the
paper again and the same operation is repeated until the image recording is
completed. This operation is called “scanning”.

Primary scanning Scanning in the horizontal direction as shown above

Secondary scanning Scanning in the vertical direction as shown above

Scan line density The number of scan lines plotted while the paper moves one millimeter in the
secondary scanning direction during the recording of received signals.

Scan speed Primary scanning speed: for example, 120 primary scannings per minute are
performed at 120 spm (scan per minute).

Index of cooperation If the paper size transmitted from a broadcasting station is different from the
(IOC) recording paper size on the receiving side, it is necessary to equal the vertical
and horizontal reduction or enlargement of the original paper to keep a similar
figure. The coefficient to keep a similar figure between transmitting and
receiving sides is called “index of cooperation”.

Halftone recording This is a method of displaying the contrast of clouds in recording cloud photos
taken by a meteorological satellite, in which the contrast is displayed by the
difference in the density of black dots like in a black/white photo in a
newspaper. It is indicated as HALF in this manual.

Start signal Start signal is the signal transmitted at the beginning of the facsimile
broadcasting to indicate the start of the broadcast.
JAX-9B uses it for the automatic setting of the index of cooperation (IOC) and
starts the automatic recording by receiving this signal.

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Phase signal Phase signal is the signal transmitted next to the start signal. It is indicated at
the both ends of the image when synchronization is made. It is used for the
automatic setting of scan speed and it is an essential signal used for the
automatic recording (AUTO), manual recording (MANU), and timer program
recording.

Similar phase signal Similar phase signal appears at the same position as the phase signal in the
image signal. Depending on broadcasting stations, it may not be included in
the image signal. In JAX-9B, this signal is used for phase matching in the
manual recording and forced recording.

RS-422 RS-422 is a serial bus standard.

It is a different from standard personal computer serial interface (RS-232).

USB USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a serial bus standard to personal computer
interface devices. It is uses to connect the personal computer peripherals such
as mouse and printers.
Program ID When saving to the image file in the timer program mode, it is possible to give
an identification name. This is written in this text, "Program ID".

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1. Chapter 1 General Outline of Equipment

1.1 Function
The Viewer software is designed to display the real-time image received by the JAX-9B on the
personal computer monitor, and automatically save it as a file after the reception.

System Outline
The image signal is taken out from the JAX-9B by using an “option cable (7ZZNA4038)”. The image
signal is transmitted to the USB port of a personal computer by using a “RS422/USB converter
(7ZZNA4017)”.

Request the installation of the option cable and the converter to our service person.

1.2 Features
1.2.1 Real time image display and automatic file saving
The Viewer software is designed to display the real-time image received by the JAX-9B on the
personal computer monitor, and automatically save it as a file after the reception.

1.2.2 Image file management and file opening

The date and time are added to the saved image file as a filename. When receiving images in the timer
program mode, the Viewer software can add to the "Program ID" as a filename. The Viewer software
can classify and save the image file into the subfolder by "Date" or "Program ID". The saved image
files are easily searched, and can be opened.

1.2.3 Operation without the recording paper

Without the recording paper, the JAX-9B transmits the image data to the personal computer. So, the
reception on the personal computer succeeds.

1.2.4 Printing the image

The Viewer software can print out the received image or the opened image file with the printer
connected to the personal computer. Also, the Viewer software can divide and print out a long image.

1.2.5 Registration of settings

The Viewer software can register the frequency channel settings and the timer program settings from the
personal computer to the JAX-9B. Also, the Viewer software can save the setting data as a file in the
personal computer.

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1.3 Components

Weather Facsimile Receiver Table of Viewer Software Components

No. Name Type Quantity Mass Remarks

1Unit (kg)
Cable for connecting to PC
1 PC Interface kit 7ZZNA4038 1 0.5
Cable clamp
Personal computer software for
2 FAX image display kit 7ZZNA4017 1 1 displaying the image
Communication I/F Unit *1
3 Instruction Manual 7ZPNA4124A 1 0.2 English

NOTE The personal computer should be prepared by the customer.

*1 The unit that converts the JAX-9B RS-422 signal into USB signal.
z The personal computer requires to be equipped with USB 2.0 port.
z The length of the USB cable attached to the converter is 1m. Set up this converter near
the personal computer.

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1.4 Outline Drawings (RS-422/USB converter)

(UNIT: mm)

71.9 31.2
33.0
4-n5
5.1

8.0
122.5
142.0
132.0

8.0

Mass: 0.2kg

RS-422/USB Converter Outline Drawing 7ZZNA4017

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TERMINAL BLOCK
(Dockyard supply)
ANTENNA FAX IMAGE DISPLAY KIT
NAW-60 7ZZNA4017
(* Option) 1 1 (* Option)
SHIELD Black
PC INTERFACE KIT 2 2
2
7ZZNA4038 * 4 x 2 x 0.75mm (TTYCS-4) RS-422/USB CONVERTER
PC TX(-) Orange/Black
(* Option) 3 3 RX(-) (If necessary)
7/1.6 WIRE(L=1m) 100m max.
PC TX(+) Orange
(ATTACHMENT) 4 4 RX(+)
7ZCNA4099 PC RX(-) Gray/Black USB Cable
5 5 TX(-) 1m PC
Black PC RX(+) USB (Received
Gray (ATTACHMENT)
6 6 TX(+) image display)
L=3m SHIELD Black
7 7 2
JOINT BOX * 1 x 2 x 0.75mm (TTYCS-1)
JQD-69C RMS OUT(-) White
J103 P103 8 8 JRC Remote Maintenance Syatem
(* Option) 7ZCNA4105 White (If necessary)
RMS OUT(+) Orange
9 9
EARTH TERMINAL L=3m
1.5 System Diagram (220Vac)

L=60mm
General outline of Equipment

GLAND(20A)
2
* 1 x 1.5 mm (SPY-1.5) TERMINAL BLOCK
* RG-10/U, RG-10/UY (Dockyard supply)
or
RG-12/U, RG-12/UY * 1 x 2 x 0.75mm2 (TTYCS-1)
7ZCNA4047 White GND White HF RECEIVER - LINE OUTPUT
1 1
(If necessary)

4
L=3m EXT AF IN(+) Orange
(0dBm/600O）
M-P-7(JRC supply) 2 2
SHIELD Black
3 3
* 1 x 2 x 0.75mm2 (TTYCS-1)
Grey BK(-) White
4 4 TRANSMITTER - BK TERMINAL
L=3m BK(+)
J511 P511 Orange
5 5 (If necessary)
CKK-535 SHIELD Black
J102 P102 6 6
2
Black GPS IN(-) White * 1 x 2 x 0.75mm (TTYCS-1)
7 7 GPS NAVIGATOR - DATA OUTPUT
L=60mm L=3m GPS IN(+) Orange (If necessary)
WEATHER FACSIMILE RECEIVER 8 8

JAX-9B J104 P104 POWER SUPPLY UNIT

7ZCNA4046 Red +24V(* Option) 220V TO 220Vac 1f
L=60mm L=3m Biue
GND 2
100V * 2 x 1.5 mm (DPYC-1.5)
Green NBA-5143
FG COM

2
* 1 x 1.5 mm (SPY-1.5)
Note: * marked cables are supplied by dockyard

JAX-9B INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM (220Vac)

 Chapter 2 Installing the Viewer Software

2. Chapter 2 Installing the Viewer Software

2.1 Personal Computer Specifications

Confirm the following system requirements on your personal computer.

OS: Windows XP Professional or Home Edition

Windows Vista (SP1)
CPU: Minimum Pentium M Processor730 1.6GHz or Higher
RAM: Minimum 512MB (for XP)
Minimum 1GB (for Vista)
HDD: Minimum 1MB (for software)
Image file size: approx. 1MB per reception
15 timer program receptions per day x 1 year = approx. 5 GB.
60 receptions per day x 1 year = approx. 21 GB.
Display Resolution: Minimum 1024×768 pixels (XGA or better recommended)
CD drive: CD-ROM (for installation)
USB 2.0 port: 1

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2.2 Installing the Device Driver

Install the RS-422/USB converter device driver with the following procedure.

(1) Take out the attached drivers CD-ROM from the package of the RS-422/USB converter (ND-6530).
CD-ROM label: "All in One CD"

(2) Set the drivers CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of personal computer.

For Windows Vista

It should be installed by the "Administrator" authority user name.

[AutoPlay] window appears, and then click the [Run setup.exe].

[User Account Control] window appears, and then click the [Allow].

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(3) The following setup window appears, and then click the "Driver Installation".
* If the window does not appear automatically, double-click the "setup.exe" in the root folder of the
CD-ROM.

(4) Click the "NuDAM".

(5) Click the "ND-6530".

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(6) Click the "Win2000/XP Driver".

Note: Even for Windows Vista, select the "Windows2000/XP Driver".

(7) Click the [Next >] button.

(8) Enter the "Name" and "Company", and then click the [Next >] button.

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(9) Click the [Next >] button.

(10) Click the [Next >] button.

(11) Click the [Next >] button.

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(12) Confirm "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" is selected, and click the [Finish] button.

(13) Wait until the personal computer restarts.

(14) Remove the driver CD-ROM.

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2.3 "The Found New Hardware Wizard" of the RS-422/USB Converter

2.3.1 For Windows XP
(1) Connect the RS-422/USB converter to the personal computer by the attached USB cable.

(2) The following window appears after a few seconds. Click the [Next >] button after confirming "Install
the software automatically [Recommended]" is selected.

(3) Click the [Continue Anyway] button.

(4) The following window appears, and then click the [Finish] button.

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2.3.2 For Windows Vista

(1) Connect the RS-422/USB converter to the personal computer by the attached USB cable.

(2) The following window appears after a few seconds. Click the [Locate and install driver software
(recommended)].

(3) [User Account Control] window appears, and then click the [Allow]

(4) [Windows Security] window appears, and click the [Install this driver software anyway].

(5) When the driver installation is completed, the following message is displayed in the lower right of the
screen.

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2.4 Installing the Viewer Software

Install the Viewer software according to the following procedure.

(1) Take out the installation CD-ROM from the package of Fax Image Display Kit (7ZZNA4017).
CD-ROM label: "CYC-437 JAX-9B Weather Facsimile Receiver Viewer Software"

(2) Set the installation CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of personal computer.

For Windows Vista

It should be installed by the "Administrator" authority user name.

[AutoPlay] window appears, and then click the [Run setup.exe].

[User Account Control] window appears, and then click the [Allow].

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(3) The following window appears after a while.

* If it does not appear automatically, double-click the "Setup.exe" in the root folder of the CD-ROM.

(4) The [Welcome] window appears, and then click the [Next >] button.

(5) The [Choose Destination Location] window appears, and then click the [Next >] button.
If installing it in a different folder, click the [Browse] button and select the other folder.

The installation starts.

(6) When the installation window disappears, eject the installation CD-ROM from the CD drive.

Keep the installation CD-ROM with care in a safe place.

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2.5 Uninstalling the Viewer Software

2.5.1 For Windows XP
When uninstalling the viewer software from your computer, do so according to the following procedure.

(1) Click the [Start] button, and then click [Control Panel] in Start menu.

(2) Click the [Add or Remove Programs] icon.

(3) Select the [JRC WFAX Viewer], click the [Change/Remove] button.

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(4) The [Confirm File Deletion] window appears, and then click the [Yes] button.

(5) When the uninstallation ends, the following window appears, and then click the [OK] button.

(6) After the completion of uninstallation, some files remain in the installation folder. Open [My
Computer] and delete the folder.
Installation folder: C:¥Program files¥JRC¥WFAX¥WFAXVIEW

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2.5.2 For Windows Vista

When uninstalling the viewer software from your computer, do so according to the following procedure.
It should be installed by the "Administrator" authority user name.

(1) Click the [Start] button, and then click the [Control Panel] in Start menu.

(2) Click the [Uninstall a program] icon.

(3) The [Uninstall or change a program] window appears, select the [JRC WFAX Viewer] by clicking
it, and then click the [Uninstall/Change] button.

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(4) The [Confirm File Deletion] window appears, and then click the [Yes] button.

(5) When the uninstallation ends, the following window appears, and then click the [OK] button.

(6) After the completion of uninstallation, some files remain in the installation folder. Select [Start]
button, select the [Computer], and then delete the folder.
Installation folder: C:¥Program files¥JRC¥WFAX¥WFAXVIEW

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3. Chapter 3 Setting up Software

To receive the image data, the Viewer software always observes the transmission data from the JAX-9B.
Change the power settings in order for the personal computer not to enter system standby or hibernation.

Via the RS-422/USB converter, the Viewer software receives the image data from JAX-9B. The converter is
recognized as the COM port on the personal computer. It is necessary to set up the COM port number.

It is necessary to specify the destination folder to save the received image, because it is automatically saved
on the hard disk of the personal computer.

Set it up according to the following procedure.

(1) Changing the power settings of personal computer.

(2) Confirming the COM port number.

(3) Setting up the Viewer software.

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3.1 Changing the Power Settings

Change the power option settings in order for the personal computer in use not to enter system standby or
hibernation during the operation of the viewer software.

3.1.1 For Windows XP

(1) Click the [Performance and Maintenance] icon on the [Control Panel].

(2) Click the [Power Options] icon.

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(3) On the [Power Schemes] tab, select “Never” for “System standby” and “System hibernates”, and
then click the [OK] button.

For notebook or laptop personal computer, set it as follows in order not to enter system standby or
hibernation on closing the lid.

(4) On [Advanced] tab, select "Do nothing" under "When I close the lid of my portable computer", and
then click the [OK] button.

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3.1.2 For Windows Vista

(1) Click the [System and Maintenance] icon on [Control Panel].

(2) Click the [Change when the computer sleeps].

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(3) Click the “Change advanced power settings”.

(4) On [Advanced settings] tab, select “Never” next to “Plugged in” under “Sleep after” and
“Hibernate after”, and then click the [OK] button.

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For notebook or laptop personal computer, set it as follows in order not to enter system standby or
hibernation on closing the lid.

(5) Click the “Mobile PC” on the [Control Panel].

(6) Click the “Change what closing the lid does”.

(7) Select “Do nothing” under “Plugged in” of "When I close the lid", and then click the
[Save changes] button.

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3.2 Confirming the COM Port Number

3.2.1 For Windows XP
(1) Click the [Performance and Maintenance] icon on the [Control Panel].

(2) Click the [System] icon.

(3) Click the [Hardware] tab.

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(4) Click the [Device Manager] button.

(5) Confirm "ADLINK ND-6530 USB-to-Serial Bridge (COMx)" is displayed under "Ports
(COM&LPT)", and then confirm the COM port number.
For the following window, it is recognized as COM8.

NOTE •The personal computer is equipped with multiple USB ports. When you change the
USB port where the RS-422/USB converter is connected, the COM port number
also changes. Therefore, you are required to change the settings of the Viewer
software.

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3.2.2 For Windows Vista

(1) Open the [Control Panel] from Windows Start menu, and the click the [System and Maintenance].

(2) Find the [Device manager] by scrolling down the window, and then click the [View hardware and
devices].

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(3) [User Account Control] window appears, and then click the [Continue].

(4) Confirm "ADLINK ND-6530 USB-to-Serial Bridge (COMx)" is displayed under "Ports
(COM&LPT)", and then confirm the COM port number.
For the following window, it is recognized as COM5.

NOTE •The personal computer is equipped with multiple USB ports. When you change the
USB port where the RS-422/USB converter is connected, the COM port number
also changes. Therefore, you are required to change the settings of viewer
software.

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3.3 Setting up the Viewer Software

(1) Click the [JRC WFAX Viewer] icon on the desktop.
(2) When the [COM port open error] is displayed, click the [OK] button.

(3) The [System Setup] window appears.

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(4) Enter the destination folder to save the image file into "Save Folder" field. Or, click the [Browse]
button, and then select it from the folder selection window.

(5) When saving the image data by the automatic operation, the data can be automatically classified
into subfolders according to “DATE” or “Program ID”. Select one of the followings.
"DATE": The image data are classified and saved according to date into the
subfolders created automatically under “Save Folder”
"Program ID": When JAX-9B receives the image data in the timer program mode, they
are classified and saved according to Program ID into the subfolders
created automatically. When it receives the image data in the normal mode
or the Program ID is not registered, they are saved directly into "Save
Folder" without being classified.
"No create": The image data are saved directly into “Save Folder” without being
classified automatically.

(6) After receiving the image, it can be turned automatically in the direction where it is seen easily.
The turning setting is reflected in the automatically-saved image file too. Select one of the
followings.
Turn Right: It is turned by 90 degrees to the right.
Turn Left: It is turned by 90 degrees to the left.
None: None turn.

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(7) Select the COM port number.

Select the COM port number confirmed in section 3.2 from the drop-down list.

(8) Test the communication

Test the communication between JAX-9B and PC via selected COM port. After confirming
JAX-9B is powered on, click the [TEST] button. When the display shows "RATE = 115200 OK"
as a test result, the communication test is a success. If "RATE = 115200 NG", it is a failure.
Reconfirm the power supply of JAX-9B and the selected COM port number, and then retry to test.

(9) After completing the test, click the [OK] button.

The Viewer software starts.

The [System Setup] can be modified after starting the Viewer software. Select the [Setup] menu, and
then the [System]. (See section 4.9.1)

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4. Chapter 4 Operation

This Chapter describes the operation procedure for receiving the facsimile broadcasting image on personal
computer in the following sections:

● Starting the Viewer Software •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4.1

● Quitting the Viewer Software •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4.2

● Receiving the Facsimile Broadcasting Image ••••••••••••••• 4.3

● Changing Display Method ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4.4

● Opening the Image File •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4.5

● Printing the Image •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4.6

● Registering Frequency Channel •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4.7

● Registering Timer Programs •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4.8

● Other Functions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4.9

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4.1 Starting the Viewer Software

To start the Viewer software, click the [JRC WFAX Viewer] icon on the desktop. When starting it for a
second time and after, the [System Setup] window is not displayed. When you change the USB port
where the RS-422/USB converter is connected, the COM port number also changes... In this case, the
[System Setup] window is displayed at start-up. Then, select a valid COM port number again referring to
section 3.2 and 3.3.

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4.2 Quitting the Viewer Software

To quit the Viewer software, operate it as follows.

(1) Click the [File] menu, and then the [Quit] menu. Or, click the button on the upper right window.

(2) The confirmation message appears, click the [Yes] button.

When you discontinue quitting, click the [No] button.

NOTE • When you quit the Viewer software, the image reception with the personal
computer is not done.

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4.3 Receiving the Facsimile Broadcasting Image

The facsimile image is in real-time transmitted from the JAX-9B to the personal computer. To receive the
image with the Viewer software, always keep it running.

Starting and stopping reception

Starting and stopping reception with the Viewer software is the automatic operation. When the JAX-9B
starts the reception and recording of the fax image, it begins real-time transmitting the image data to the
Viewer software (personal computer). When the Viewer software receives the image data, it begins
displaying the data on the automatic operation. When the Viewer software begins receiving, the
reception beginning date and time display in the title bar.

The reception beginning date

You can always watch the line being received during the reception by the automatic scrolling function.

When the JAX-9B stops the reception, the Viewer software also stops receiving the data and saves it as
an image file in the automatic operation. The reception beginning date will be the filename.

e.g. When the reception began at 11:42:56, July 22, 2008

The filename is "20080722_114256.png"

NOTE • Without the recording paper, the JAX-9B transmits the image data to the personal
computer. So, the reception on the personal computer succeeds. In this case, the error
message displays on the JAX-9B LCD and the JAX-9B key switches become
inoperative. The [CLR] key switch is pressed, it returns to the normal display and to be
operative.

• The image is saved as "PNG" format. This image format can be displayed and be edited
with the general image processing software such as "Paint". When the quality of colors
is changed or the file is saved with a different format such as JPEG by the image
processing software, the image file will not be opened with the Viewer software.

• When the personal computer hard disk become full, the image file does not be saved by
the automatic operation. Delete the unnecessary image file periodically.

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To stop receiving on the way

When you want to stop receiving on the way due to the noisy image or etc., operate it as follows.

(1) Click the [File] menu, and then the [Stop] menu.

(2) The confirmation message appears click the [Yes] button.

NOTE • In this operation, the JAX-9B doesn't stop recording. To stop the JAX-9B recording,
press the [REC] key switch on JAX-9B. The Viewer software also stops receiving at
the same time as the JAX-9B stops recording.

• When the reception has stopped, the received image is saved as a file by the automatic
operation.

• As the JAX-9B starts the next recording, the Viewer software also restarts the reception
automatically.

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4.4 Changing Displaying Method

The Viewer software can turn the image, and display the image by reducing it to 1/2 times.

(a) To reduce the image to 1/2 times, select the [View] menu, and then the [zoom Out] menu.

Or, click the icon. Icon

(b) To return the image to normal size, select the [View] menu, and then the [zoom In] menu.

Or, click the icon.

Note: The Viewer software can switch the display magnification while receiving the image.

(c) To turn the image to the right by 90 degrees, select the [View] menu, and then the [turn Right] menu.

Or, click the icon.

(d) To turn the image to the left by 90 degrees, select the [View] menu, and then the [turn Left] menu.

Or, click the icon.

Note: The Viewer software can not turn the display image while receiving the image. Operate it after the
receiving ends.

When you hide the toolbar, the image display area is expanded.

(e) To hide the toolbar display, select the [View] menu, and then the [Toolbar] menu.
To display the toolbar, do the same operation again.

Toolbar Non-display

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4.5 Opening the Image File

To open the automatically saved image file, operate it as follows.
Note: The file does not be opened while receiving the image. Operate it after the receiving ends.

(1) Select the [File] menu, and then [Open] menu.

Or, click the icon.

Icon

(2) File selection window appears, and then select the image file.

(3) Click the [Open] button on File selection window.

The image is displayed. The image filename is displayed in the Title bar.

The image filename

NOTE • The image file edited and saved with the other software might not be opened. If unable
to open it, error message appears.

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4.6 Printing the Image

To print the image, operate it as follows.

(1) Select the [File] menu, and then the [Print] menu.

Or, click the icon.

“Print” window appears.

Normal window Partition number “Print” window

(2) When you print the long image by dividing, select the number of partitions by the drop-down list.
Partition bars appear, and then drag the bars to the position where you want to divide.

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(3) Select the [File] menu, and then the [Print] menu.

Or, click the icon.

(4) [Page Setup] window appears, set the paper size and margins.

(5) Click [OK] button, and then the printing starts.

To print two or more pages, repeat the procedure from (3) to (5).

(6) When the printing ends, select the [File] menu, and then the [Quit] menu.

Or, click the button on the upper right window.

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4.7 Registering Frequency Channels

The Viewer software can modify and register the frequency channel settings registered in JAX-9B. The
settings do not be registered while the image is being received or the power switch is [TIMER]. Register
the frequency channel settings when the power switch is [ON] and the image is not being received.

Registered frequency channels

Group Channel Frequency Channel Automatic Frequency Selection Function
00 01 to 09
10 11 to 19
20 21 to 29
30 31 to 39 When selecting a group channel, the
40 41 to 49 automatic frequency selecting function is
50 51 to 59 performed in using the frequencies (up to 9
60 61 to 69 frequencies) in the right column of
70 71 to 79 frequency channel.
80 81 to 89
90 91 to 99
Total 10 groups Total 90 frequencies

In using the automatic frequency selection function, the FAX broadcasting from a desired
broadcasting station cannot be received if the frequencies of another broadcasting station
are registered in the same group channel. Do not register different broadcasting stations
in the same group channel.

To modify the settings, operate it as follows.

(1) Confirm that the JAX-9B power switch is [ON].

(2) Select the [Setup] menu, and then the [Frequency] menu.

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[Frequency Setup] window appears.

To modify the frequency setting registered in JAX-9B, click the [Receive] button, and read out the
settings.

(3) Click the frequency channel column where you want to input or modify the setting.

[Frequency Input] window appears.

Channel number

(4) Input the frequency.

Enter a frequency in the unit of [kHz].
Enter the frequency down to the unit of 100Hz place (the first decimal place).
Enter the frequency from 2000.0 to 24999.9 kHz.
The following shows entering 3622.5 kHz as an example.

To clear the registered frequency channel, click the [Clear] button.

(5) Click the [OK] button.

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The setting is reflected in the [Frequency Setup] window.

To modify other frequency channels, repeat the procedure from (3) to (5).

(6) To register the settings in JAX-9B, click the [Transmit] button.

When the transmission is completed, the [Frequency Setup] window disappears.

NOTE • If you modify the settings, transmit the settings. If it doesn't transmit, the
setting is not registered.
• To use the registered frequency channel, readout it on JAX-9B.

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The usage of other buttons:

[All Clear] : All the frequency settings are cleared.
[Save File] : The frequency settings are saved as a file in the personal computer.
[Read File] : The frequency settings are read from the saved file in the personal computer.
[Receive] : The frequency settings are read from JAX-9B.
[Print] : The frequency settings are printed out with the printer.
[Cancel] : The settings are canceled, and the [Frequency Setup] window ends.

Printing example:

JAX-9B FREQUENCY LIST

(CH) FREQ. (CH) FREQ. (CH) FREQ. (CH) FREQ. (CH) FREQ.
(00) GROUP. (01) 3622.5 (02) 7795.0 (03) 13988.5 (04)
(05) (06) (07) (08) (09)
(10) GROUP. (11) (12) (13) (14)
(15) (16) (17) (18) (19)

•
•
•
•
•

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4.8 Registering the Timer Programs

The Viewer software can modify and register the timer program settings registered in JAX-9B. The
settings do not be registered while the image is being received or the power switch is [TIMER]. Register
the frequency channel settings when the power switch is [ON] and the image is not being received.

(1) Confirm that the JAX-9B power switch is [ON].

(2) Select the [Setup] menu, and then the [Timer program] menu.

[Timer Program Setup] window appears.

To modify the timer program settings registered in JAX-9B, click the [Receive] button, and read out the
settings.

(3) Click the timer program channel number column where you want to modify or input the setting.

[Timer Program Input] window appears.

Channel number

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(4) Setting up the timer program.

Set up Program ID (If necessary), start time (hour and minute), stop time (hour and minute),
frequency channel, operation mode and half tone mode. Set up IOC and SCAN in selecting manual
recording mode. The half tone mode is reflected only in the recorded (printed) picture of JAX-9B.

When the Program ID is entered, the Program ID is added to the head of the image filename received
image in the timer program mode. When you have selected "Program ID" in the automatic
classification folder function, "Program ID" is reflected in the folder name. When the Program ID is
not entered, the timer program number is added to the head of the filename when receiving image in
the timer mode, The Program ID can be entered up to 16 characters.

e.g. ch Program ID Filename

01 Program01 Program01_20080714_134006.png
02 SurfaceFCST SurfaceFCST_20080714_134006.png
03 none 03_20080714_134006.png

To clear the timer program registration, click the [Clear] button.

e.g. Automatic recording mode. e.g. Manual recording mode

NOTE • The program numbers in which the program can be registered are 1 to 15.
• Set the time on the 24-hour basis.
The entry time is acceptable in either UTC or LMT. The program, however, operates
according to the time of JAX-9B internal clock; therefore, if you register by referring
to the broadcasting program guide where standard time differs, be careful for the
registration time.
• Set the starting time about one minute before the starting time of the broadcast.
• Do not register timer programs that conflict each other in the same receiving time
zone. The first started program is preferential and the other programs which have the
same time zone are canceled.
Examples of wrong settings: Program 1: 10:00 ~ 10:30
Program 2: 10:15 ~ 10:45
• The following characters cannot be used for the Program ID.
Unusable characters: ¥ / : * ? " < > |

(5) Click the [OK] button.

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The settings are reflected in the [Timer Program Setup] window.

To modify or add other timer program channels, repeat the procedure from (3) to (5).

Note: When a timer program is overlapped with other timer programs, the message "NG" will be
indicated in the right column. Correct the start and stop time settings.

(6) To register the settings in JAX-9B, click the [Transmit] button.

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When the transmission is completed, the [Timer Program Setup] window disappears.

NOTE • If you modify the settings, transmit the settings. If it doesn't transmit, the setting is not
registered.
• To activate the registered timer programs, switch the power of JAX-9B from [ON] to
[Timer].
• If the time on the JAX-9B internal clock is incorrect, the timer program recording will
fail. Correct the preset time before operating timer program recording.
(The time can be corrected automatically by connecting to the GPS receiver.)

The usage of other buttons:

[All Clear] : All the timer program settings are cleared.
[Save File] : The timer program settings are saved as a file in the personal computer.
[Read File] : The timer program settings are read from the saved file in the personal computer.
[Receive] : The timer program settings are read from JAX-9B.
[Print] : The timer program settings are printed out with the printer.
[Cancel] : The settings are canceled, and the [Timer Program Setup] window ends.

Printing example:

JAX-9B PROGRAM LIST

CH START ~ STOP FREQ. CH OPE. MOD IOC SCAN HALF TIME ERR.
01 13:00~13:30 (01) 3622.5 AUTO. OFF
02 15:00~15:30 (02) 7795.0 AUTO. ON
03 19:30~20:00 (03) 13988.5 MANU. 576 120 OFF NG
04 EE:EE~EE:EE ( ) EEEEE.E EEEE
05 23:10~22:40 (00) GROUP AUTO. OFF
06 19:40~20:10 (11) 3622.5 MANU. 288 90 ON NG
・
・

If there is an error in the setup time for timer program,

the message “NG” will be indicated in the printed list.

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4.9 Other Functions

4.9.1 System Setup
To modify the image saving method or COM port number setting, operate it as follows.

(1) Select the [Setup] menu, and then the [System] menu.

The [System Setup] window appears.

Modify the settings as needed.

(2) Enter the destination folder to save the image file into "Save Folder" field. Or, click [Browse] button,
and then select it from the folder selection window.

(3) When saving the image data by the automatic operation, the data can be automatically classified into
subfolders according to “DATE” or “Program ID”. Select one of the followings.
"DATE": The image data are classified and saved according to date into the
subfolders created automatically under “Save Folder”
"Program ID": When JAX-9B receives the image data in the timer program mode, they
are classified and saved according to Program ID into the subfolders
created automatically. When it receives the image data in the normal mode
or the Program ID is not registered, they are saved directly into "Save
Folder" without being classified.
"No create": The image data are saved directly into “Save Folder” without being
classified automatically.

(4) After receiving the image, it can be turned automatically in the direction where it is seen easily. The
turning setting is reflected in the automatically-saved image file too. Select one of the followings.
Turn Right: It is turned by 90 degrees to the right.
Turn Left: It is turned by 90 degrees to the left.
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(5) Select the COM port number.

Select the COM port number confirmed in section 3.2 from the drop-down list.

(6) Test the communication

Test the communication between JAX-9B and PC via selected COM port. After confirming JAX-9B
is powered on, click the [TEST] button. When the display shows "RATE = 115200 OK" as a test
result, the communication test is a success. If "RATE = 115200 NG", it is a failure. Reconfirm the
power supply of JAX-9B and the selected COM port number, and then retry to test.

(7) After completing the test, click the [OK] button.

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4.9.2 Selecting Language

This function is available only for Japanese version Windows.
Do not select [Language] menu on Windows in other languages.

If the garbled character displayed on the screen, operate it as follows.

(1) Click the third row menu, and then the fourth line.

[Language Select] window appears.

(2) Select the “English”.

(3) Click the [OK] button.

The display language changes into English.

4.9.3 Displaying Version Number

To confirm the Viewer software version, operate it as bellow.

(1) Select the [Help] menu, and then [Version] menu.

The software version number appears.

(2) Click the [OK] button to close the version number display window.

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4.9.4 System View

When the JAX-9B operation and the Viewer software seem abnormal, print the system information or
save it as a file, and then inquire of our service person about it.

To print the System information or save it as a file, operate it as follows.

(1) Confirm that the JAX-9B power switch is [ON].

(2) Select the [Help] menu, and then the [System view] menu.

The [System View] window appears.

Software setting

JAX-9B setting

(3) To print the System information, click the [Print] button.

[Page Setup] window appears. Click the [OK] button. The System information is printed out.

(4) To save the System information, click the [Save] button.

File selection window appears. Enter the filename and destination, and then click the [Save] button.

(5) Click the [OK] button to close the [System View] window.

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4.9.5 All Clear

When the JAX-9B operation and the Viewer software seem abnormal, inquire of our service person
about it. When instructed from our service person, clear the frequency settings and timer program
settings of JAX-9B and the Viewer software by “All clear” function. To clear all settings, operate it as
follows.

The frequency setting and the timer program setting is saved in the file beforehand.
(Refer to Chapter 4.7/4.8.)

(1) Confirm that the JAX-9B power switch is [ON].

(2) Select the [Help] menu, and then the [All Clear] menu.

The confirmation message appears

(3) To clear all settings, click the [Yes] button.

Note: When you discontinue [All clear] function, click the [No] button.

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5. Chapter 5 Maintenance

Do not attempt inspections or repairs on the internal part of the equipment by yourself.
Inspections or repairs by anyone other than qualified maintainers may result in a fire or an
electric shock.
Ask for internal inspections or repairs of the equipment to the Sales Department of JRC, the
nearest branch company, branch office, sales office, or any agents of Japan Radio Co., Ltd.

5.1 Error Message and Troubleshooting

Refer
Error Message Cause Action
to
The COM port is in use by End other software, P49
other communication and then execute the
software. System Setup again.
The COM port number Reconfirm the COM P25
changed because of port number, and then P49
replacing the USB cable and execute the System
so forth. Setup again.
The power of JAX-9B is Turn on the power. --
turned off.

The cable is disconnected. Connect the cable. P4

The configured COM port is Reconfirm the COM P4

not connected with JAX-9B. port number. P25

The image file format is When the image file --

different.
Attempted to read the file
that is not the file of
frequency setting or timer
program setting.
is edited and saved
with other image
processing software,
open it with the
software.
Read the setting file --
saved by the viewer
software.

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Refer
Error message Cause Action
to
Attempted to open the The receiving process P37
image file while is given the priority.
receiving the image data. Open the image file
after the receiving ends,
or open it with other
image processing
software.
The printer driver is not Connect the printer to --
registered in the personal the personal computer,
computer (Windows). and install the printer
driver.

When you read the Newly register each P40

frequency setting or the setting from the Viewer P44
timer program setting software.
from JAX-9B, the setting
was not registered in
JAX-9B.
The frequency was set Set frequency from P41
outside the range. 2000.0 to 24999.9 kHz.

One or more fields of Fill in the blank P45

[Timer Program Input] field(s).
window are blank.
･Start time
･Stop time
･Frequency channel
Attempted to register the Click [Yes] button to P46
program that displays register as it is, or click
“NG” in the [Timer [No] button to correct
Program Setup] window. it.

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Refer
Error message Cause Action
to
The program ID Change to usable P45
contains one or characters.
more unusable
characters.

Attempted to Click [Yes] button --

overwrite the to overwrite it, and
existing file. click [No] button to
change the
filename.

When saving a file, Delete unnecessary --

there was not files. Or, change the
enough free space destination drive to
on the disk. save the file.

The “Save Folder” Change the one or P48

field in [System more invalid
Setup] window characters.
contains one or (* ？ < > |)
more invalid
characters.

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6. Chapter 6 Operating Environment

Note the following points to keep the operating environment in which JAX-9B can operate normally:

If JAX-9B is exposed to the direct sunlight, the inside temperature will become extraordinarily
high. Install JAX-9B indoors where it is not exposed to the direct sunlight.

This JAX-9B is not designed to provide a waterproof or water-drip structure. Install JAX-9B
indoors where it is not affected by winds, water or sandy dust.

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7. Chapter 7 Customer Support

When requesting the repair or replacement

If you suspect a malfunction of JAX-9B, check it again referring to “Chapter 5, 5.1 Error Message and
Troubleshooting”. If the problem persists even after troubleshooting, stop using it and consult with our
sales agency where you purchased the product, JRC business department, nearby JRC regional branch,
branch, or agency.

The repair service during the warranty period is made free of charge by our sales agency or JRC, if
the equipment is operated properly (in the normal operating conditions) in accordance with this
Instruction Manual.
However, you will be charged for any malfunctions caused by the wrong use, fault, the
inevitability beyond human control such as the natural disaster and fire.

We provide the repair outside of the warranty period and the replacement of consumables for a
charge upon the customer’s request.

Information need to be given with your request for repair

Fill out “JAX-9B Failure Check List” on the following page.

Product name, model, product number or/and serial number

Description of trouble symptom (as detailed as possible.)

Name of customer’s business or organization, location, and telephone number

If you have any unclear points about our after-sale service, consult with our sales agency where you
purchased the product, JRC business department, nearby JRC regional branch, branch, or agency.

For inquiries:
Refer to the List of JRC Overseas Offices attached in the end of this manual.

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JAX-9B Failure Check List

When placing an order for repair of the product, you are kindly requested to confirm and fill
out the items below, and contact our sales agency or JRC.

Vessel Name: Phone: Fax:

JAX-9B Serial Number:

Please confirm the following items in numerical order and check either Yes or No by “√”. If an
item is not applicable, concretely explain how the fault arose in 22 [Other Items].

Results
No. Check Items
Yes No
JAX-9B
1 When the POWER switch is set to ON, the “POWER ON” lamp does not light up.
2 When the POWER switch is set to TIMER, the “POWER TIMER” lamp does not
light up.
3 No received image is printed out on the recording paper. (The blank recording paper
is fed out.)
4 The density of printed received image is thin.
5 Some area of printed image is thin (Left/Center/Right).
6 The recorded image is vertically contracted in the automatic/manual recording mode.
7 The recorded image is vertically expanded in the automatic/manual recording mode.
8 The Timer Recording mode does not start.
9 The receiving (recording) does not start as it remains on the reception stands by.
10 The alarm of no recording paper is indicated though the recording paper is set.
11 A specific switch is not acceptable.
12 No indication appears on the LCD.
13 The receiving monitor sound of facsimile broadcasting is not audible.
14 “Clock Error” is indicated on the LCD.
15 Facsimile receiving (recording) from a specific broadcasting station is not available.
16 No frequency can be registered.
17 No timer program can be registered.
The Viewer Software
18 The image cannot be received with the personal computer.
19 The frequency setting cannot be registered from the personal computer.
20 The timer program setting cannot be registered from the personal computer.
21 The image or the setting cannot be printed out with a printer.
22 [Other Items]: Please describe in detail.

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8. Chapter 8 Disposal

8.1 Disposal of the Equipment

JAX-9B must be disposed of in accordance with the applicable regulations and rules of the local
government. For the details, please consult with our sales agency where you purchased the product,
nearby JRC regional branch, branch, agency, or the local government.

RS-422/USB converter does not contain the battery.

8.2 About the China RoHS

有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量
(Names & Content of toxic and hazardous substances or elements）

形式名(Type): JAX-9B 名称(Name): Weather Facsimile Receiver

有毒有害物质或元素
部件名称 (Toxic and Hazardous Substances and Elements)
(Part name)
铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚
(Pb) (Hg) (Cd) 6+ (PBB) (PBDE)
(Cr )
天线
(Antenna) × ○ × × × ×
气象? 真接收机
(Facsimele Unit) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
外部设备(Peripherals)
- 选择(Options)
- 电线类(Cables)
× × × × × ×
- 手册(Documennts)
○：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在SJ/T11306-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。
(Indicates that this toxic, or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the requirement in
SJ/T11363-2006.)
×：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。
　　　(Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above
　　　 the limit requirement in SJ/T 11363-2006.)

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9. Chapter 9 Specifications

9.1 Image file format

1) Compression : PNG
2) Pixels : The width 2048 pixels, the height depends on the reception.
3) Colors : 16 level black and white gray scale (Index colors).

9.2 RS-422／USB Converter

1) Power voltage : DC5v (Supplied by personal computer USB port)
2) Power consumption : 0.6VA or less

3) Dimensions : Approx. 72 (W) x 142 (D) x 32 (H) mm

(Including the mounting base)

4) Mass : Approx. 0.2 kg (Including the mounting base)

5) Operating temperature : Operating temperature range -10 oC to +55 oC

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Not use the asbestos
CODE No.7ZPNA4124A
JAX-9B
WEATHER FACSIMILE RECEIVER
VIEWER SOFTWARE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
For further information,contact:
URL http://www.jrc.co.jp
Marine Service Department
Telephone : +81-3-3492-1305
Facsimile : +81-3-3779-1420
e-mail : tmsc@jrc.co.jp
AMSTERDAM Branch
Telephone : +31-20-658-0750
Facsimile : +31-20-658-0755
e-mail : service@jrcams.nl
SEATTLE Branch
Telephone : +1-206-654-5644
Facsimile : +1-206-654-7030
e-mail : service@jrcamerica.com
01ETM ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Certified
FEB. 2009 Edition 2 JRC Printed in Japan