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QUICK START GUIDE ENGLISH www.simrad-yachting.com...
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The relevant declarations of conformity are available at: www.simrad-yachting.com. United Kingdom Simrad NSX complies with UKCA under The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. Europe Navico declare under our sole responsibility that the product conforms with the requirements of CE under RED 2014/53/EU.
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Contact your service provider for information about charges and data download restrictions. About this manual Product features Features described and illustrated in this guide may vary from your display unit due to continuous development of the software. Document updates For the latest version of this document in supported languages, visit: www.simrad-yachting.com.
CONTENTS 7 About 7 Turn unit on/off 8 First startup 9 Quick access menu 13 Home screen 14 Recent apps panel 16 Apps 19 Controllers 21 Alerts 23 Status icons 24 USB port 24 Card reader 25 Connected devices 26 System software 27 System settings 29 Restore factory settings...
ABOUT This document describes the basic operation of the NSX multi-function display (MFD) unit. For the latest version of this document and other app guides, we recommend you download the Simrad mobile app or visit: www.simrad-yachting.com. TURN UNIT ON/OFF To turn the unit on, press and hold the power button. A beep sounds to indicate it is powering up.
FIRST STARTUP When you start the unit for the first time, or when you start it after a factory reset, you need to complete the initial setup for language, country, timezone and scan for an existing boat network. After that, the Welcome screen presents you with two choices: •...
QUICK ACCESS MENU The quick access menu gives you quick access to basic system settings and features. Access by swiping You can display the quick access menu by swiping down from the top of the screen. Access by power button Alternatively, you can display the quick access menu by pressing the power button.
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Select Connect to mobile app from the quick access menu to connect your mobile device (phone or tablet) to the unit. Download the Simrad app from the AppStore or Google Play, then scan the QR code. Once connected, you can use the mobile app to: •...
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Standby Standby mode helps conserve power when the unit is not in use without completely turning it off. When in standby, the screen turns off while the system and connected devices continue to run. Select Standby from the quick access menu to enter standby. Press the power button to exit standby mode.
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Night mode Night mode optimizes the color palette and backlight for low light conditions. Select Night mode from the quick access menu to turn night mode on or off. Brightness To switch between the display’s pre-defined brightness levels, press the power button repeatedly. Alternatively, select Brightness from the quick access menu and slide the bar to the desired level.
HOME SCREEN To open your home screen, select the home button on the recent apps panel. All apps, settings and alert messages can be accessed from the home screen. Alerts list Settings Apps Status bar Recent apps panel...
RECENT APPS PANEL When an app is running or pinned, its icon displays on the recent apps panel. Status information – Displays the time and status icons Pinned apps display at the top of the panel Divider – A horizontal line separates pinned and unpinned apps Unpinned apps display at the bottom of the panel Active app –...
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Emergency and MOB Use the Man Overboard (MOB) app for emergency situations. To open the app, select MOB from your home screen. Select Overboard marker to create a MOB waypoint at your vessel’s location and follow the instructions to respond to the emergency. ¼...
An app is a program for a unique feature or piece of functionality. The availability of some apps depends on the size of your display unit and hardware connected to your system. For app-specific user guides, download the Simrad app on your mobile device and connect it to your display unit or visit: www.simrad-yachting.com.
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Pin apps You can pin the apps you use most often to your recent apps panel. To pin an app, select and hold it on the home screen or recent apps panel and select Pin. Select a plus button in the recent apps panel to specify where you want to position the app. ¼...
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Custom app groups When you group apps, you can view two or more apps at the same time. You can view more than one instance of the same app, such as two instances of the Chart app with different zoom levels. To create a new app group, select New split on the home screen.
CONTROLLERS Controllers are vertical panels on your screen that allow you to remotely operate system devices, such as an autopilot control or an audio server. If these devices are installed, you can access their controllers from your unit’s control bar. For detailed information about a controller, refer to its specific guide.
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Open controller To open a controller, select the controller button from the control bar. Select the controller button again to close it. Float a controller To detach a controller from the control bar, select and drag the float icon to your desired location on the screen.
ALERTS The unit continuously monitors the connected sensors and devices for alerts, system faults and environmental changes. Alerts can be configured by setting up rules. When triggered, an alert rule generates one of the following message types: • Notification – a message that stays on the screen for 15 seconds and then automatically disappears, or until you acknowledge it.
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Manage alert rules You can edit and delete default alert rules, or create your own, through the Settings menu. The Alerts panel allows you to apply one or more message types (notification, warning or alarm) to each alert and set the value that triggers it. You can also delete your alerts history and turn on the unit’s siren from this panel.
STATUS ICONS Status icons show on your home screen or at the top of your recent apps panel when an app is open. Icon Description Wi-Fi signal strength Wi-Fi signal error Wi-Fi disconnected Internet connected Internet connection error No internet Connection to internet Shows only if the phone is expected to be Mobile device disconnected...
USB PORT The USB-A port can be used to connect a: • Storage device • Card reader ¼ Note: USB devices should be standard PC-compatible hardware. CARD READER A microSD card can be used to: • Provide detailed charts • Store screenshots •...
CONNECTED DEVICES Configure connected devices You can configure connected equipment from the devices list. Select the settings button from the home screen, then Boat network > Devices to open the devices list. ¼ Note: The configuration options available depend on the connected devices. Run simulator The simulation feature lets you see how the unit works without being connected to sensors or other devices.
Your unit will automatically check for software updates for itself and connected devices when it is connected to the internet. Alternatively, you can download software updates from the Simrad website onto a USB storage device or microSD card and manually update the software.
The unit shows ‘Your vessel’ by default but changes as soon as you give your vessel a name in the devices list. Connectivity Use to connect to a Wi-Fi network, create a hotspot, manage Ethernet connection settings, manage Bluetooth settings, or connect to the Simrad app. Boat network Use to manage connected devices. Devices Lists all internal and external devices and modules.
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Use to manage additional display settings. General Provides information about your unit, system updates and more. Simrad account Use to manage your Simrad account, backups and more. Preference Use to manage language and country, date and time, navigation, and units of measure.
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS Use the Reset option to restore your display unit to the factory default settings. ¼ Note: All personalized settings and content is deleted, including waypoints, routes and tracks.
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