Chart Plotter; Chart Type - Furuno TZT9 Operator's Manual

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CHART PLOTTER

This chapter shows you how to do the following:
• Use and prepare the chart plotter
• Set chart plotter related alarms
• Control the track
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Chart Type

A world map in raster chart format is included in your unit. A vector chart for the US
coastline (Alaska and Hawaii included) is provided also. To use this chart plotter as a
navigational aid, have electronic charts (stored in the hard disk) for the area you nav-
igate. Contact your dealer about charts for your area.
There are five types of chart format in this equipment: [Raster], [S-57], [Jeppesen],
[Navionics] or [Fishing].
[Raster]: Raster charts are digitized scans of NOAA paper charts. Raster charts have
information like notes, source diagrams, tidal diamonds, horizontal and vertical datum,
etc.
[S-57]: S-57 formats are vector charts (digital files) that contain marine features and
information created for marine navigation. These charts are made according to the In-
ternational Hydrographic Organization (IHO).
[Jeppesen]: Vector chart (data by Jeppesen)
[Navionics]: Vector chart (data by Navionics)
[Fishing]: Fishing charts are vector charts that show only detailed depth contours.
These are available for US waters.
How to select a chart type
1. Select the plotter display on the display selection window (see section 1.4).
2. Select [Chart] from the RotoKey menu.
3. Select the chart type from [Raster], [S-57], [Jeppesen], [Navionics] or [Fishing].
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