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Standard Horizon CPV550 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 CPV550 GPS Chart Plotter with VHF FM Marine Transceiver WNER ANUAL...
  • Page 2 Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device cannot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Page 2 CPV550...
  • Page 3 - The GPS Chart Plotter contains dangerous high voltage circuits which only experienced technicians can handle. - STANDARD HORIZON will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this material.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Safety Status Bar (DSI - Data Safety Indicator) ... 31 4.0.5 Currents Prediction ... 32 DATA FEATURES ... 33 PICTURES & DIAGRAMS ... 33 5.0.0 How to show the pictures or diagrams of a Multimedia Object ... 33 ENHANCED PORT INFO ... 34 Page 4 CPV550...
  • Page 5 13.0.3 Display Mode ... 66 13.0.4 Marine Settings ... 67 13.0.5 Depth Settings ... 67 13.0.6 Land Settings ... 67 13.0.7 Chart Settings ... 68 13.0.8 Underwater Objects Settings ... 68 13.0.9 Customizing the Data Windows ... 69 CPV550 Page 5...
  • Page 6 19.3.0 Transmitting an All Ships Call ... 101 19.3.1 Receiving an All Ships Call ... 102 19.4 INDIVIDUAL CALL ... 102 19.4.0 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory ... 102 19.4.1 Setting up Individual Reply ... 103 Page 6 CPV550...
  • Page 7 26.0 MARINE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY ... 140 26.1 ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION ... 142 27. SPECIFICATIONS ... 143 27.0 CPV550 DIMENSIONS ... 143 27.1 CPV550 SPECIFICATIONS ... 144 27.1.0 GENERAL ... 144 27.1.1 TRANSMITTER ... 144 27.1.2 RECEIVER ... 144 27.1.3 GPS CHART PLOTTER ... 144 27.2...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    30W loud hailer with listen back, 4 foghorns, bells, and whistles Oversized rotary channel selector Channel name capability User Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual Watch Fully adjustable backlighting and LCD contrast Voice scrambler (optional) Page 8 /MAX detail up to 2.0 NM CPV550...

  • Page 9: Packing List

    Accessories and replacement parts may be ordered from STANDARD HORIZON’s Parts Department at 562/404-270 Ext. 351 or via the web at www.standardhorizon.com. 1.1.0 Packing List CPV550 GPS Chart Plotter with VHF FM Marine Transceiver ... 1 GPS WAAS Smart antenna ... 1 Microphone ... 1 Dust Cover ... 1 DC Power Cable ...

  • Page 10: Safety / Warning Information

    1.3.2 Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the CPV550, you can visit the Marine Division of Vertex Standard Web site to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at 800-767-2450 M-F 7:00- 5:00PST.

  • Page 11: Fcc Radio License Information

    Canada, KIA 0C8 1.4.3 FCC / Industry Canada Information The following data pertaining to the transceiver part of the CPV550 and is necessary to fill out the license application. Type Acceptance ... FCC Part 80 Output Power ... 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high) Emission ...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    BRACKET MOUNTING The CPV550 can be mounted using the supplied bracket. Before installing ensure the area the CPV550's bracket is mounted to is strong enough to support the weight of the CPV550 especially while under way especially while under rigorous conditions.

  • Page 13: Flush Mounting

    FLUSH MOUNTING The CPV550 is supplied with a flush mount template for the cutout hole and screw holes required to install the GPS Chart Plotter. Before drilling holes ensure there are no obstructions behind the location that could interfere with the mounting and there is physically enough room to mount the CPV550.

  • Page 14: Connections

    CONNECTIONS The CPV550 has a cable or connectors that are used to connect to a power supply, the CPV350 to Power Supply, to the GPS WAAS Smart antenna, optional FF520 50/200kHz BLACK BOX FISH FINDER, RADAR antennas and to NMEA devices such as VHF's, digital instruments and autopilots.

  • Page 15: Vhf Antenna

    VIDEO Jacks Connects the after-market VIDEO device, such as DVD player. GPS Antenna Jack Connects the GPS antenna to the CPV550. Only use the GPS Smart antenna supplied with the CPV550 AUX Jack Allows connection of optional FF520 fish finder module and connections for AIS receiver and other NMEA devices.

  • Page 16: Coaxial Cable

    You can do this if you follow the directions that come with the connector. Be sure to make good soldered connections. Page 16 1/16'' 3/4'' 1 1/8'' Figure 2.4.0 Installing the VHF antenna Adapter 3/4'' 1/8'' 3/8'' 5/8'' CPV550...

  • Page 17: Optional Enhanced Second Vhf/Pa Station

    Optional Enhanced Second VHF/PA Station INSTALLATION The CPV550 is capable of using up to 2 Enhanced RAM+ mics or VH-310 Handset to remotely control the Radio, DSC, and Distress functions. In addition the CPV550 can operate as a full function intercom system.
  • Page 18 5. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select oF (External speaker off) or on (External speaker on). 6. Press the [ENT] key to save the selection. 7. Press the [16/9] key to exit this mode. Page 18 CPV550...

  • Page 19: Gps Antenna

    If you are unsure of the chosen location, temporarily mount the antenna in the desired location to verify correct operation. If mounted close to Radar, and after the CPV550 has a fix, turn on the Radar to ensure the CPV550 holds the fix (use the GPS Status Page).

  • Page 20: Smart Gps Connector Table

    Smart GPS NMEA Output Black/Yellow Battery Ground PA HORN CONNECTIONS The CPV550 can be connected to the 220SW or 240SW PA horn to hail other vessels or send FOG, bells or whistles. NMEA CONNECTIONS The CPV550 may be connected to external AIS receivers, Depth Sounders, Speed Logs, Wind Instruments, temp instruments, VHF radios with NMEA 0183 output.

  • Page 21: Output Sentences

    AIS Receiver - VDM 2.6.2 Cables The CPV550 is supplied with two accessory cables used with AUX 1 and I/O connectors on the rear panel. Below is the pin out and connection examples of the cables. 2.6.3 I/O Connector Table...

  • Page 22: Ff520 Fish Finder Setup

    Conncect to output of NMEA device White NMEA Output Port 4 Conncect to intput of NMEA device Yellow No Connection Page 22 Figure 2.7 IN/OUT CONNECTION menu Additional Information Default is NMEA0183 Default is NMEA0183 with GLL. RMB, RMC, and XTE sentences CPV550...

  • Page 23: Outputting Nmea To A Personal Computer

    OUTPUTTING NMEA TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER The CPV550 can be connected to output Marks, Routes, and tracks to many PC programs available in the aftermarket. To send or receive User Points the PC Program must be able to receive NMEA WPL and RTE sentences.

  • Page 24: Battery Connections

    CONNECTIONS, PORT2 INPUT, FF520. 2.12 OPTIONAL VHF EXTENSION SPEAKER AND PA HORN THE CPV550 has connections for an external VHF speaker for louder audio. Use Standard Horizon 220SW or 240SW 4Ohm 30W PA horns for best PA/Fog performance. Page 24...

  • Page 25: Video Input

    2.13 VIDEO INPUT By accessing this menu it is possible to see images on the CPV550 display from an external video signal source, if connected to the CPV550. It allows the “picture-in-picture” functionality, so a Video Input image can be shown on a window and placed over the Chart, Navigation, Highway, Celestial and NMEA pages image at full screen.
  • Page 26 SWITCHING TIMEOUT, the possible choices are 5,10,30 sec, 1, 5, 10 min. Allows selecting the timing to change from Video Input and CPV550 display. c. RESTORE DEFAULTS, allows restoring the factory defaults for the Input picture adjustment. When Restore default is executed, the message “OK” is shown next to the selected menu item.

  • Page 27: C-Map Max Overview

    MAX data cover the same area, the GPS Chart Plotter gets data only from MAX chart. INSERTING THE C-CARD Hold the C-CARD by the long inclined side so that you can see the C-MAP label. CPV550 product technology. Key points are: Figure 3.1 - Inserting C-CARD <NEW C-CARD> Page 27...
  • Page 28 Open the door, gently push the C-CARD into the slot: push the C-CARD in as far as it will go, then close the door. Figure 3.1a - Inserting C-CARD Page 28 CPV550...

  • Page 29: Map Functions

    2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight FONTS & SYMBOLS and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. The menu now shows two selections, NORMAL or LARGE. CPV550 Figure 4.0 - Map Functions Menu Page 29...

  • Page 30: Perspective View

    4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to select the selection and press [ENT]. 5. Press [CLR] until the menu disappears or an easier method is to move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left until the chart page is shown. Page 30 LARGE size Figure 4.0.2 - Perspective View CPV550...

  • Page 31: Dynamic Nav-Aids

    4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to select the selection and press [ENT]. 5. Press [CLR] until the menu disappears or an easier method is to press the ShuttlePoint knob to the left a few times. CPV550 DSI - Data Safety Indicator) Page 31...

  • Page 32: Currents Prediction

    3. A window is shown on the chart. Press [S ]/[D Page 32 Figure 4.0.4 - Safety Status Bar NOTE ] to set the date and time manually, and ] to increase /decrease time; press [E ] to exit. CPV550...

  • Page 33: Data Features

    Figure 5.0.0a - Example of Quick Info on MULTIMEDIA object Press [I ] to display the image on the screen or press [E MAGE the object: CPV550 Figure 5.0 - Pictures and Diagrams ] to open the Full info on XPAND Page 33...

  • Page 34: Enhanced Port Info

    ShuttlePoint knob left or right. ENHANCED PORT INFO MAX charts include additional port services that were not present before. Additional attributes of Port Areas and Port Marinas have been included (Location, Country, Region, State, Harbor master telephone number etc.). Page 34 CPV550...

  • Page 35: Using Find Services & More Function

    : Searches and shows on the Chart page for the closest User Points (Marks or Waypoints). COORDINATES : Searches and shows on the Chart page GPS for GPS Coordinates. INFORMATION : Searches and shows for information on the selected point. CPV550 Figure 6.0 - Port Services Page 35...

  • Page 36: Info On Lakes

    When the cursor is placed over the icon, the icons of the available services are shown: Figure 6.2.0a - Quick Info: available services If you press [ENT] all available information about the cartographic point under the cursor will be shown. See the next paragraph. Page 36 CPV550...

  • Page 37: Full Info On Lakes

    The following is an example of Full Info on Lakes: Figure 6.2.1 - Example of Full Info page To see the "Fishing" object press [MENU] (when the "Fishing" object is highlighted). On the screen appears: Figure 6.2.1a - Example of picture associated to the Fishing object CPV550 Page 37...

  • Page 38: Controls And Indicators

    The Menu key is used to select the Main Menu, Setup Menu, Fish Finder Setup Menu or RADAR menu (when options are connected). Refer to the table below as pressing the [MENU] key changes depending on the pages shown on the CPV550. Secondary use: Press and hold the [MENU] enables the data window customization mode and allows you to change the fields contained within the windows while on the Chart, Navigation, Highway, GPS Status or NMEA Display Page.
  • Page 39 This key is very useful when you desire to start navigating (goto) to a destination point. When pressed shows a popup window will be shown, that allows you to select to start navigating to the position of the cursor, Mark or Route. CPV550 MENU SETUP MENU...

  • Page 40: The Numeric Keys

    [CLR]. When the Fish finder page or Radar page is show the softkeys are used to control the settings (Gain, Range etc) of the page, not to switch to a different page. Page 40 NOTE CPV550...

  • Page 41: Getting Started

    Caution page) are briefly shown before the GPS Status page. 3. When the CPV550 is first turned on it will take some time for the GPS to acquire a fix of your position. Look closely at the GPS Status page and you will see satellites and relative signal strengths.

  • Page 42: Cursor Vs. Home Mode

    5. Press [CLR] until the menu disappears or an easier method is to press the ShuttlePoint knob to the left a few times. 6. Move the cursor on the Chart page and see if the speed is to your liking. Page 42 NOTE Figure 6.1.2 - Cursor Speed menu CPV550...

  • Page 43: Changing The Ships Icon

    2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight COURSE UP/NORTH UP and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. Another popup window will be shown with NORTH UP and COURSE UP, move the CPV550 Figure 7.1.3 - Ship icons Figure 7.1.4 - Backlight and Contrast adjustment Figure 7.1.5 - Course Up/North Up menu...

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Time

    This map shows offset for standard time. For daylight saving time, subtract one hour from the offset time. Page 44 NOTE Figure 7.2 - Adjusting Time NOTE Figure 7.2a - Time Setup menu will be shown on the CPV550...

  • Page 45: Selecting Loran Td Or Other Coordinate System

    If the TD is selected, you should set the Chain, Pair, ASF1, ASF2 and Alter. If the TD numbers are not correct the Pair letters may be backwards. Reversing the two letters usually solves this issue. Example Y/Z change to Z/Y. CPV550 Figure 7.3 - Coordinate System menu NOTE...

  • Page 46: Changing The Chart Color

    When one of the Soft Keys is pressed popup windows above each Soft Key are shown with the key description. Press the Soft Key with the desired page description and the GPS Chart Plotter will change to that page. Page 46 Figure 7.4 - Display Color menu Figure 7.5 - Screen display pages CPV550...

  • Page 47: Customizing The Soft Keys

    SHIP ICON Allows selection of one of 5 choices of ship icons that represent you vessels position shown on the chart page. CPV550 Page 47...

  • Page 48: Information Page

    About... and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 2. The Information page appears on the screen (see the previous Figure). 3. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left to exit and show the Chart page. Page 48 Figure 7.8 - Information page CPV550...

  • Page 49: Creating Marks

    2. Use the ShuttlePoint knob to change to the desired Mark Icon, when finished press [ENT]. 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right to select the Mark Name. Press [ENT] and the CPV550 NOTE ] that will allow you to change the position, Mark Figure 8.0 - Mark creation...

  • Page 50: Deleting A Mark Or Waypoint

    Press [ENT] ([CLR] to abort the move), the Waypoint appears in the new position. Page 50 Figure 8.1.1 - Moving Mark or Waypoint (I) Figure 8.1.1a - Moving Mark or Waypoint (II) ]. A Warning popup ELETE ]. Use the CPV550...

  • Page 51: Marks/Waypoints List

    5. To edit a field move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right to highlight EDIT and press [ENT]. 6. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight the field among symbol, name, Lat/Lon or Mode CPV550 NOTE Figure 8.2 - Marks/Waypoints List...

  • Page 52: Goto

    STOP navigation. 8. To stop navigation you can also press [GOTO] and the WARNING page is shown. Select STOP and press [ENT]. Page 52 Figure 8.4 - GO TO menu Figure 8.4a - Navigating to Cursor Example CPV550...

  • Page 53: Goto Mark

    5. You will notice a circle is drawn around the Icon Symbol. This means the GPS Chart Plotter is now navigating to the point. 6. Press [CLR] to switch to the Chart page. If you place the cursor on the GOTO symbol press [H ] to start navigating to the point. IGHWAY CPV550 Page 53...

  • Page 54: Man Over Board (Mob) Function

    1. Move the ShuttlePoint knob until the cursor is over the top of the MOB icon. 2. Press [D ], a popup window will be shown to confirm deleting the MOB point. ELETE 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight YES and press [ENTER]. Page 54 CPV550...

  • Page 55: Routes

    9. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight NAME and press [ENT]. A popup window will be shown. 10. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up/down to change the characters and left/right to select a different character in the Routes Name. CPV550 Figure 10.0 - Creating a Route using Waypoints NOTE will be placed under the cursor.

  • Page 56: Making Additional Routes

    6. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ROUTE and press [ENT]. 7. Move the ShuttlePoint to highlight REPORT and press [ENT]. 8. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight NAME and press [ENT]. A popup window will be shown. Page 56 Figure 10.0 - Route Report NOTE CPV550...

  • Page 57: Inserting A Waypoint Into A Route

    Sends the stored points to a external device (PC) capable of listening to NMEA RTE sentence. RECEIVE Receive the points from an external device (PC) capable of sending NMEA RTE sentence. CPV550 Figure 10.4.0 - Select a Route Page 57...

  • Page 58: Tracks

    6. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up/down to the desired step value and press [ENT]. 7. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left until the Chart page is shown. Page 58 NOTE Figure 11 - Distance Units and Time Units CPV550...

  • Page 59: Tracking

    Allowable selection are Distance or Time DISTANCE Setup the Distance interval the Track point is placed on the Chart page TIME Setup the TIME interval the Track point is placed on the Chart page CPV550 Figure 11.0 - Tracking Page 59...

  • Page 60: Using The Trip Log

    3. A Warning popup window will be shown to confirm if you want to reset the Trip Log. Using the ShuttlePoint knob select YES and press [ENT]. The Trip Log is now reset. Page 60 Figure 11.1 - Using the Trip Log CPV550...

  • Page 61: User C-Card

    GPS Chart Plotter's memory. The User C-CARD is similar to a back up disk used with a PC, in case you have to clear your GPS Chart Plotter's memory, or if you would like to transfer Waypoint, Track and Route information from one STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotter to another.

  • Page 62: Transferring Files To The Optional User C-Card

    5. A popup Warning window will to confirm you want to delete the file. 6. Press [ENT] to confirm. Page 62 /MAX C-CARD if present and insert the optional User or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. or move or move CPV550...

  • Page 63: Changing The Slot

    3. Open the door, insert another User C-CARD into a free slot. 4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight CHANGE and press [ENTER]. This "new" User C-CARD is now CPV550 or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the ready to receive and store information.

  • Page 64: Pages

    Figure 13a - Screen display pages (by [MENU]) Selection by SOFT KEY Pressing any Soft Key under the display, then press the Soft Key to show the desired page. Figure 13b - Screen display pages (by Soft Keys) Page 64 CPV550...

  • Page 65: Chart Page

    4. Select the desired window, HIGHWAY or COMPASS, and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 5. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to exit the menu and show the Chart page. CPV550 Figure 13.0 - Charts and general text area GENERAL...

  • Page 66: Additional Functions On Chart Page

    0 Ft 0 Ft 0 Ft 32805 Ft 32805 Ft 32805 Ft Auto 32 Ft 32 Ft 32 Ft Icon Icon Icon Tides Custom (Default values) 0 Ft 0 Ft 32805 Ft 32805 Ft 32 Ft 10 Ft Icon Icon CPV550...

  • Page 67: Marine Settings

    Land Elevation Values : The Land Elevation areas are always shown, but it is possible to turn the displaying of Land Elevation On or Off. Roads : Turns the displaying to roads On or Off. Points of interest : Turns the displaying of Points of Information On or Off. CPV550 Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon...

  • Page 68: Chart Settings

    Object Depth Value”); ICON (the object icon is visible without tags, in the range selected from “Underwater Object Depth Value” option); ICON+DEPTH (the object icon and tag is visible, in the range selected from “Underwater Object Depth Value” option). Page 68 NOTE(*) NOTE(*) CPV550...

  • Page 69: Customizing The Data Windows

    2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up or down to select the desired item within the groups Marine Settings, Depth Settings, Land Settings, Chart Settings or Underwater Objects Settings and press [ENT]. See the above sections for details on selections. CPV550 Figure 13.0.9 - Customize the Data Windows NOTE...

  • Page 70: Navigation Page

    Figure 13.2 - Navigation Data page with Compass Rose Fix position Compass Tape Time Time To Go Distance to Destination VHF Information Speed Over Ground Course Over Ground Bearing to Destination Figure 13.2a - Navigation Data page with Compass Tape Page 70 CPV550...

  • Page 71: Highway Page

    3. Press [CLR] to exit and view the information. Changing to and from Daylight Savings time 1. Press [MARK/MOB] to toggle between Standard and Daylight Savings time. CPV550 Figure 13.3 - Highway page Figure 13.4 - Celestial page Page 71...

  • Page 72: Gps Status Page

    GSV, HDG, HDM, HDT, RMC, VHW, VTG, DPT, DBT, MTW, VWR, VWT, TLL, WPL, RTE. CHANGING the NMEA PAGE Windows 1. Press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight NMEA DISPLAY and press [ENT]. Page 72 Figure 13.5 - GPS Status page 353° Figure 13.6 - NMEA Display page CPV550...

  • Page 73: Nmea Data Page

    NMEA DISPLAY and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to select DEPTH TREND, WIND SPEED TREND, TEMP TREND or SOG TREND and press [ENT]. CPV550 Figure 13.7 - NMEA Data page Page 73...

  • Page 74: Advanced Settings

    While in this menu you will see many selections which are described in the next sections. 14.0 INPUT/OUTPUT (NMEA) The INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTION allows the CPV550 NMEA inputs and output Ports to be changed. The NMEA input Ports can be selected to allow a...

  • Page 75: Navigate

    : Alternate Solution (TD Coordinate System) Parameter selected by the user that is applied in the conversion of TD values to geographical coordinates Lat/Lon. It defines which of the two possible solutions can be used. CPV550 Figure 14.1 - Navigate Menu Page 75...

  • Page 76: Compass

    Grounding Alarm Report Page to identify which dangerous objects have been currently detected. b. Grounding Alarm Report : Displays a report of dangerous objects found. Page 76 Figure 14.2 - Compass Table NOTES /MAX C-CARDs. It also affects the CPV550...

  • Page 77: Ais

    Dangerous Target: Target detected by CPA or TCPA Alarm. Dangerous target is ♦ Active Target by definition. For better visibility Dangerous Target symbol is flashing. Sleeping Target: Target located outside the Activation Range. Sleeping target ♦ is represented by a small oriented triangle. CPV550 Page 77...

  • Page 78: Ais Menu

    : The values allowed are from 00.1 to 00.5 Nm. TCPA Alarm : Turns On or Off the alarm. TCPA Limit : The values allowed are from 1 to 30 Min. Page 78 NOTE Figure 15.0 - AIS Symbols CPV550...

  • Page 79: To Set The Chartplotter For Receiving Ais

    15.2 TO SET THE CHART PLOTTER FOR RECEIVING AIS Make sure that the AIS receiver is properly connected to the CPV550 (refer to NMEA connections section). The CPV550 reads the AIS NMEA message VMD, type 1, 2, 3 and 5. Select the used serial port and transmission speed by following the procedure: 1.

  • Page 80: C-Map Weather Service

    C-MAP WEATHER SERVICE and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. The C-Weather menu is shown on the screen, the items are described in the following paragraphs. Page 80 Figure 16 - Weather data package WARNING CPV550...

  • Page 81: Load From File

    TRU Wind SPD (Apparent Wind Speed) – Shows the True Wind Speed when a external wind instrument with NMEA is connected. TTG (Time To Go) – Shows time to go to reach a Destination point. CPV550 Figure 16.0.0 - Download Area [ZOOM].
  • Page 82 WATER TEMP – Shows the sea water temperature when the FF520 50/200kHz BLACK BOX FISH FINDER or a Digital Speed Log/Temp instrument with NMEA is connected. XTE (Cross Track Error) – The distance your vessel is off course (left or right) to a Destination point. Page 82 CPV550...

  • Page 83: Radio Controls And Indicators

    17. RADIO CONTROLS AND INDICATORS This section defines each control for the transceiver section of the CPV550. For detailed operating instructions refer to section “18. BASIC OPERATION.” 17.0 CONTROLS AND KEYS The ShuttlePoint knob The ShuttlePoint Knob controls the Up/Down and Left/Right movement of the cursor, and is also used to select options for Menu operation.
  • Page 84 CALL,” “ALL SHIPS CALL,” “POSITION REQUEST,” “POSITION SEND,” “DSC STANDBY,” and “DSC LOG” functions, selected by the Soft Keys located underneath the display. To use DSC functions a MMSI must be entered. Refer to section “19.1 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI).” Page 84 NOTE NOTE CPV550...

  • Page 85: Receiver Audio Tone Control

    The actual selection available is shown on the display, just above the function key. The PWR key and Lamp/Contrast Press and hold [PWR] to turn the CPV550 On or Off. Secondary use Once on, press the [PWR] key to show the Contrast and Lamp popup window. To adjust, move the ShuttlePoint knob left/right to adjust the backlight and up and down to adjust the displays contrast.

  • Page 86: Basic Radio Operation

    4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone. 5. When the transmission is finished, release [PTT]. The CPV550 is supplied with a noise-canceling microphone. The oval slot labeled “MIC” should be positioned within 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) from the mouth for optimum performance.

  • Page 87: International, Usa, And Canada Mode

    1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press the [WX] from any channel. The CPV550 will go to the last selected weather channel. 2. Turn the Channel knob on the CPV550 or [UP( )] / [DOWN( )] on the microphone to select a different NOAA weather channel.

  • Page 88: Noaa Weather Alert Test

    CPV550 will only alert when in scan mode On WX – the alert will only sound if the radio is on a receiving weather channel On SCAN/WX – the CPV550 will only alert when a receiving channel is programmed and scanned. Off –...

  • Page 89: Calling Another Vessel (Channel 16 Or 9)

    Channels available for such traffic are designated Public Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual. Some examples for USA use are Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, CPV550 Page 89...

  • Page 90: Operating On Channels 13 And 67

    4. The CPV550 will scan between Priority channel and the channel that was selected in step 2. 5. If a transmission is received on the channel selected in step 2, the CPV550 will dual watch between the working channel and the Priority channel.

  • Page 91: Memory Scanning (M-Scan)

    5. Press [CLR] until the menu disappears or an easier method is to move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left a few times. 18.11.1 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) By default the CPV550 is set to P-Scan. To change to MEM scan follow steps in “18.11.0 Selecting the Scan Type.” 1. Adjust [SQL] until background noise disappears.

  • Page 92: Priority Channel Set

    6. Press [ENT] to store the selected setting. 7. Press [CLR] until the menu disappears or an easier method is to move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left a few times. Page 92 Figure 18.11.3 - PRIORITY CH menu CPV550...

  • Page 93: Pa/Fog Operation

    PA horn speaker providing two-way communications through the PA horn speaker. When in PA or FOG mode the CPV550 will receive on the last selected VHF channel before entering into the PA or FOG mode and receive DSC calls.
  • Page 94 (underway or an- chored), vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (un- derway or at anchor), or a ves- sel towing or pushing another ahead. Vessel under tow (manned). Vessel is aground. Vessel is at anchor. CPV550...

  • Page 95: Fog Alert Tone Frequency

    1. Select the chart page and press the [MENU] key. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight Intercom then press [ENT]. 2. If your CPV550 is equipped with two CMP25 RAM+ Mic’s (or VH-310 Handset), “INTERCOM” popup window appears on the display, select the station you wish to communicate (Ram1, Ram2, or ALL) with the ShuttlePoint knob, then press [ENT].

  • Page 96: Voice Scrambler

    11. To setup the Voice Scramble to another operating channel, repeat steps 5 through 10. 12. Press [CLR] until the menu disappears or an easier method is to move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left a few times. Page 96 Figure 18.14.0 - CH EDIT menu CPV550...

  • Page 97: Voice Scramble Operation

    4. If a voice scrambler is canceled temporarily in the “SETUP” menu, the display will be as shown in the illustration at the right. 5. Monitor the channel before transmitting. 6. Transmit the voice message. The signal sent will be scrambled. CPV550 Page 97...

  • Page 98: Digital Selective Calling

    Transceivers capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels. THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE CPV550 TO OPERATE THE DSC FUCTIONS. How can I obtain an MMSI assignment? Boat US offers online registration of a MMSI.

  • Page 99: Programming The Mmsi

    DSC DISTRESS CALL The CPV550 is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages from all DSC radios. The CPV550 will transmit the Latitude, Longitude of the vessel if the GPS has a fix. 19.2.0 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call To be able to transmit a DSC distress call an MMSI number must be programmed, refer to section “19.1.1 Programming the MMSI.”...
  • Page 100 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call with Nature of Distress The CPV550 is capable of transmitting a DSC Distress Call with the following “Nature of Distress” categories: Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, MOB.

  • Page 101: Receiving A Dsc Distress Call

    Cancel a DSC Distress Call If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the CPV550 allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Call that was made in error. After a DSC Distress call has be transmitted, press the [CLR] key, then press the [ENT] key and the cancel call will be transmitted.

  • Page 102: Receiving An All Ships Call

    19.4.0 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory The CPV550 has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person’s name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit Individual calls, Position Requests and Position Send transmissions.

  • Page 103: Setting Up Individual Reply

    [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 5. Press [CLR] until the menu disappears or an easier method is to move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left a few times. CPV550 Figure 19.4.0 - INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY menu Figure 19.4.0 - INDIVIDUAL REPLY menu...

  • Page 104: Setting Up The Individual/Group Call Ringer

    5. Press [CLR] until the menu disappears or an easier method is to move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left a few times. The CPV550 has the capability to turn off the ringer for Individual, Group and DSC polling calls.

  • Page 105: Transmitting An Individual Call

    CH16 and requesting to go to another channel. Using the Individual Calling directory To use this method the CPV550 must be pre-programmed with MMSI numbers of vessels you wish to call (similar to programming in telephone numbers into a cell phone. Refer to section “19.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory.”...

  • Page 106: Receiving An Individual Call

    When the CPV550 receives an individual call, by default the CPV550 automatically transmits an acknowledgement before switching to the requested channel. The CPV550 can be set so the CPV550 prompts you to manually send a reply, refer to section “19.4.1 Setting up Individual Reply.”...

  • Page 107: Call Waiting Directory

    When a call is logged while the radio is set on the DSC Standby function, a message will appear on the LCD. The CPV550 can be memorized up to the latest 23 Distress and up to the latest 56 Individual Calls.

  • Page 108: To Delete The Received Log From The "Dsc Log" Directory

    [DELETE] soft key to delete from the DSC Log. 7. Press the [CLR] key until the menu disappears or an easier method is to move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left a few times. Page 108 Figure 19.5.1 - DSC CALL LOG list CPV550...

  • Page 109: Group Call

    11. To store the data entered, press the [ENT] key two times. 12. To enter another group MMSI, repeat steps 6 through 11. 13. Press the [CLR] key until the menu disappears. CPV550 Figure 19.6.0 - GROUP DIRECTORY menu Page 109...

  • Page 110: Transmitting A Group Call

    9. After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the designated channel. 10. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessels you desire to communicate with. Page 110 CPV550...

  • Page 111: Receiving A Group Call

    Advancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of another vessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the CPV550 making it easy to navigate to the location of the polled vessel. This is a great feature for anyone wanting to know the position of another vessel.

  • Page 112: Transmitting A Position Request To Another Vessel

    The CPV550 has the capability to turn off the Position Request ringer. 1. Select the chart page and press the [MENU] key two times. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight RADIO SETUP and press the [ENT] key or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
  • Page 113 5. When the CPV550 receives the position from the polled vessel it is shown on the GPS Chart of the page. 6. If the CPV550 does not receive a reply, the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right. To send again, press the [ENT] key.

  • Page 114: Receiving A Position Request

    19.8.0 Setting up a Position Send Ringer The CPV550 has the capability to turn off the Position Send ringer. 1. Select the chart page and press the [MENU] key two times. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight RADIO SETUP and press the [ENT] key or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.

  • Page 115: Transmitting A Dsc Position Send Call

    ShuttlePoint knob to up or down to correct the entry. 6. When finished entering the MMSI number, press the [ENT] key. 7. Press the [ENT] key again to send your position to the selected vessel. CPV550 Figure 19.8.0 - RINGER OUTPUT menu Page 115...

  • Page 116: Receiving A Dsc Position Send Call

    19.8.2 Receiving a DSC Position Send Call When another vessel transmits their location to the CPV550, the following will happen: 1. When the call is received, a ringing sound will be produced and the “RECEIVED DSC CALL” popup window will open.

  • Page 117: Radio Setup

    10. Repeat step 8 and 9 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to twelve characters. 11. Press the [CLR] key until the menu disappears or an easier method is to move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left a few times. CPV550 Figure 20.0 - CH EDIT menu Page 117...

  • Page 118: Unit Name

    7. Repeat step 5 and 6 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to twelve characters. 8. Press the [CLR] key until the menu disappears or an easier method is to move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left a few times. Page 118 Figure 20.1 - UNIT NAME menu CPV550...

  • Page 119: Enhanced Ram+ Mic Operation

    21. ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATION When the RAM+ microphone is connected to the CPV550, most VHF, DSC, and setup menus can be remotely operated. The RAM+ Mic is supplied with 23 feet (7 m) of routing cable and can be extended up to 70 feet (21 m) using three 23 feet extension cables model CT-100.

  • Page 120: Pa/Fog Operation

    (Dual watch) Secondary use Press and hold [DW] key, intercom operation will operate between CPV550 and RAM+ Mic. [NAV] Key Press this key, when connected to the GPS receiver, the LCD displays Position Data and Time from the GPS.

  • Page 121: Operating The Fog Horn

    21.1.1 Operating the FOG Horn The CPV550 is capable of sending Underway, Stop, Sail, Tow, Horn, Siren, Aground and Anchor signals. 1. Press and hold the [NAV] key then select “FOG” with the [UP( )] or [DOWN( )] key. 2. Press the [CALL/SET] key.

  • Page 122: Dsc/Radio Setup Mode

    6. Press the [UP( )] / [DOWN( )] key to select “EXIT,” then press the [CALL/SET] key to return to the normal operation. RADIO SETUP-menu When setup menu is selected, the CPV550 will be temporarily disabled until the RAM+ mic, exits from the setup mode. Page 122...

  • Page 123: Handset Operation

    22 VH-310 HANDSET OPERATION When the VH-310 HANDSET is connected to the CPV550, most VHF, DSC, and setup menus can be remotely operated. The VH-310 HANDSET is supplied with 23 feet (7 m) of routing cable and can be extended up to 70 feet (21 m) using three 23 feet extension cables model CT-100.
  • Page 124 Press the [F] key first then press the [4(DW)] key to scan for voice communications on the priority channel and another selected channel until a signal is received on either channel (Dual Watch). Refer to section “18.10 DUAL WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL)” for details. Page 124 CPV550...
  • Page 125 [0] key until “A” appears next to the channel number and press [ENT] to select the channel. [CLR] Key Press the [CLR] key to cancel the menu selection and/or keypad entry. [ENT] Key Press the [ENT] key to enter the menu selection and/or keypad entry. CPV550 Page 125...

  • Page 126: Pa/Fog Operation

    To exit from the PA / Hailer mode, press the [F] key followed by the [8(PA)] key again. 22.1.1 Operating the FOG Horn The CPV550 is capable of sending Underway, Stop, Sail, Tow, Horn, Siren, Aground and Anchor signals. 1. Press the [F] key followed by the [9(FOG)] key, activate the “FOG HORN”...

  • Page 127: Calling

    MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON) You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually from the VH-310 Handset even if the CPV550 is not connected the GPS receiver unit. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or Position Send will contain the manually entered position.

  • Page 128: Dsc/Radio Setup Mode

    6. Press the [ ]/[ ] key to select “EXIT,” then press the [ENT] key to return to the normal operation. RADIO SETUP-menu When the SETUP menu is selected, using the VH-310 Handset, the CPV550 will be temporarily disabled until the VH-310 Handset exits from the setup mode. Page 128...

  • Page 129: Changing Gps Information To Vessel Position Or Cog

    Speaker to “fixed” regardress the VOL level setting of the VH-310, which is useful to the case when use with the amplified speaker, such as the Standard Horizon MLS-310. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until “Radio Setup” menu appears.

  • Page 130: Maintenance

    Ensure that the supply voltage to the transceiver does not exceed 16 VDC or fall below 11 VDC. Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacement parts. In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your Dealer or our repair facility.

  • Page 131: Factory Service

    23.1 FACTORY SERVICE In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, please contact the following: Standard Horizon Attention Marine Repair Department 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630 Telephone (800) 366-4566 An “RA” Return Authorization number is not necessary to send a product in for service.

  • Page 132: Channel Assignments

    Channel Use column of the chart. Some of these are shared with other users and some are used only in certain geographic regions. 6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16. Page 132 CPV550...
  • Page 133 157.100 D 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 CPV550 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 160.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 156.150...
  • Page 134 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship-movement 156.925 Non-commercial (Recreational) 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement 156.975 Commercial 161.625 Port operation, ship movement 157.025 Commercial CPV550...
  • Page 135 WX08 WX09 WX10 The above BOLD channels are not for use of the general public in U.S. waters, unless proper authorization is given. CPV550 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE 161.675 Port operation, ship movement 157.075 U.S. Government Only - Environmental protection operations.
  • Page 136 N a t i o n a l P a r k S e r v i c e , U . S . Department of the Interior. CPV550...
  • Page 137 16: The frequency 156.450 MHz is available for intership, ship and coast general purpose calling by noncommercial vessels, such as recreational boats and private coast stations. 17: The frequency 156.425 MHz is assigned by rule to private coast stations in Alaska for facsimile transmissions as well as voice communications. CPV550 Page 137...

  • Page 138: Technical Tests

    Each time you move the ShuttlePoint knob to right, the screen will decrease brightness, move it to the left to increase brightness. Backlight The second option allows to set the backlight. Operates in similar mode as Contrast. Page 138 CPV550...

  • Page 139: Cartridges

    A special connector is required. 25.0.4 Modem test Checks the Modem connections (to be used only if the C-COM Modem is connected). Press [ENT] to select the desired Modem Port to the Port to which the Modem C-COM is connected. CPV550 Page 139...

  • Page 140: Warranty

    In the event of a defect, malfunction or failure of the Product during the warranty period, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for any breach of contract or any breach of express or implied warranties in connection with the sale of Products shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of the Product or part(s) therein which, upon examination by STANDARD HORIZON, appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications.
  • Page 141 STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replacement parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where purchaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist. The purchaser must pay any transportation expenses incurred in returning the Product to STANDARD HORIZON for service.

  • Page 142: On-Line Warranty Registration

    Lifetime Flat Rate Service Program: For the original Owner only, for the lifetime of the unit, STANDARD HORIZON will repair the unit to original specifications. Note: The flat rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STANDARD HORIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a repair is needed. After the repair, a 90- day warranty will be in effect from the date of return of the unit to the Owner.

  • Page 143: Specifications

    27. SPECIFICATIONS 27.0 CPV550 DIMENSIONS 394.7 121.5 121.5 195.5 196.5 4-R6 4-R10 FRONT VIEW 　 MOUNTING HOLE CPV550 Page 143...

  • Page 144: Cpv550 Specifications

    27.1 CPV550 SPECIFICATIONS 27.1.0 GENERAL Input Voltage: Current drain: Dimensions: Flush-Mount Dimensions: Weight: Display: 27.1.1 TRANSMITTER RF Output: Conducted Spurious Emissions: Modulation: Frequency Stability: FM Hum and Noise: 27.1.2 RECEIVER Sensitivity: Squelch Sensitivity: Selectivity (TYP.): Audio output: Frequency Stability: DSC format:...

  • Page 145: Gps Waas Smert Receiver Specifications

    GGA: GLL: VTG: RMC: GSA: GSV: CPV550 Ivory white 97 mm in diameter x 32 mm in height (flush mounted) or 61,5 mm on flagpole mount 5.6 oz (160 g) 10 VDC to 35 VDC unregulated 112 mA @ 12 VDC...

  • Page 146: Apendix: Terms

    LOW WATER – The minimum level of the tide height in 24 hours. Position Request – Marine DSC VHF Function of transmitting a GPS position to another Marine DSC VHF. When GPS chartplotter is connected to STANDARD HORIZON GPS the position of another vessel is shown on the Chart page.
  • Page 147 WATER TEMP – Shows the sea water temperature when the FF520 50/200kHz BLACK BOX FISH FINDER or a Digital Speed Log/Temp instrument with NMEA is connected. XTE (Cross Track Error) – The distance your vessel is off course (left or right) to a Destination point. CPV550 Page 147...
  • Page 148 Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. www.standardhorizon.com Page 148 Copyright 2007 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 0703D-0Y CPV550...

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