How To Set The Vrm Unit Of Measurement (Non-Imo Type Only) - Furuno FAR-1513 Operator's Manual

Using the VRM key
1. Press the VRM key to display the VRM boxes. Press the VRM key again to switch
between active VRMs. The currently active VRM marker is displayed as shown in
the figure on the previous page.
2. Rotate the ADJUST knob to align the active VRM with the inner edge of the target,
then read the distance at the lower right of the screen. In the on the previous page,
the VRM reads "0.66NM".
Each VRM remains at the same geographical distance when you operate the
RANGE key or the [RANGE] box. This means that the apparent radius of the VRM
ring changes in proportion to the selected range scale.
3. Press and hold the VRM key to erase the selected VRM.
On-screen menu box operation
1. Select the appropriate VRM box.
2. The guidance box reads "VRM ON/". Press the left button to turn on the VRM.
The guidance box now reads "VRM SET L = DELETE /".
3. Press the left button again and the cursor jumps to inside the operational display
area. The guidance box now reads "VRM FIX / EXIT".
4. Rotate the ADJUST knob to set the distance for VRM.
Note: The maximum VRM distance is set by the current display range and can be
set as high as twice the distance of the display range.
5. Press the left button to anchor the VRM and fix its readout, or press the right but-
ton to cancel and return the VRM to its previous location (range).
6. Press and hold the VRM key to erase the selected VRM.
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How to set the VRM unit of measurement (non-IMO type only)

VRMs can be displayed in the following units of measurement:
• NM (Nautical Miles)
• SM (Statute Miles)
To change the unit of measurement, do the following:
1. Open the [MAIN MENU].
2. Select [NAVTOOL], then push the ADJUST knob.
3. Select [EBL•VRM], then push the ADJUST knob.
4. Select [VRM1] or [VRM2] as appropriate, then push the ADJUST knob.
5. Select the unit of measurement, then push the ADJUST knob.
6. Close the menu.
• KM (Kilometers)
• KYD (Kiloyards)
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