Automatic Tuning; Manual Tuning; Aligning Heading With Gyrocompass - Furuno FAR-2107(-BB) Operator's Manual

1. RADAR OPERATION
1.10.3

Automatic tuning

Select automatic tuning following section 1.10.1. The TUNE box shows TUNE
AUTO.
1.10.4

Manual tuning

1. Select the 48-mile range from the RANGE box. Push the left button to lower
the range; the right button to raise the range.
2. Select manual tuning following the procedure in section 1.10.1.
3. Use the trackball to place the arrow on the tuning bar area in the TUNE box.
4. Roll the scrollwheel to adjust tuning. The best tuning point is where the bar
graph swings maximum. The arrow below the bar graph shows tuning control
position; not the tuning condition.
1.11

Aligning Heading with Gyrocompass

With connection of a gyrocompass, ship's heading is displayed at the right side
of the screen. Turn on the radar and match the on-screen GYRO readout with
the gyrocompass reading as shown below. Once you have set the initial heading
correctly, resetting is not usually required. This alignment is not necessary for
the FURUNO SC-60/120 Satellite Compass.
1. Right-click the HDG box at the top right corner of the screen.
2. Roll the scrollwheel downward to select GC-10 SETTING.
Note: If the heading source selected is not suitable change it at 1 HDG
3. Roll the scrollwheel to set the heading. (For entry through the keyboard, use
the numeric keys.)
4. Push the scrollwheel to finish.
5. Push the right button to close the menu.
1-16
1 HDG SOURCE
2 GC-10 SETTING
SOURCE to match your heading source.
[HDG MENU]
AD-10/SERIAL
000.0°
HDG menu