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Furuno GP-3500F Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 COLOR GPS/PLOTTER/SOUNDER GP-3500F...
  • Page 2 Printed in Japan Printed in Japan All rights reserved. All rights reserved. PUB.No. OME-44212 PUB.No. OME-44212 ( ( HIMA HIMA ) ) GP-3500F GP-3500F Your Local Agent/Dealer Your Local Agent/Dealer FIRST EDITION : FIRST EDITION : JUL. JUL. 2003 2003 : : SEP.
  • Page 3 Immediately turn off the power at the switchboard if the equipment is emitting smoke or fire. Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock. Contact a FURUNO agent for service. Make sure no rain or water splash leaks into the equipment.
  • Page 4 Feature The GP-3500F is a totally integrated GPS receiver, color video plotter and color video sounder consisting of a display unit, antenna unit and transducer. The GPS receiver tracks up to 13 satellites (GPS: 12, WAAS: 1) simultaneously, and an 8-state Kalman filter ensures optimum accuracy in determination of vessel position, course and speed.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM CONFIGURATION... viii 1. BASIC OPERATION ... 1-1 1.1 Controls Description ... 1-1 1.1.1 Display unit ... 1-1 1.1.2 Remote controller ... 1-2 1.2 Loading a Mini Chart Card ... 1-3 1.3 Turning the Power On/Off ... 1-4 1.4 Adjusting Brilliance and Hue ...
  • Page 6 3.3.3 Changing target track color ... 3-8 3.3.4 Automatically changing own ship’s track color by water temperature ... 3-9 3.3.5 Changing own ship’s track color according to depth...3-11 3.4 Changing Track Line Type...3-13 3.5 Track Plotting Method, Interval ...3-13 3.5.1 Track plotting method...3-13 3.5.2 Track plotting interval ...3-14 3.6 Erasing Tracks ...3-15 3.6.1 Erasing tracks by color...3-15...
  • Page 7 7. NAVIGATION... 7-1 7.1 Navigating to Quick Points... 7-1 7.2 Navigating to a Waypoint ... 7-7 7.3 Following a Route... 7-10 7.4 Canceling Navigation... 7-12 8. ALARMS ... 8-1 8.1 Audio Alarm On/Off... 8-2 8.2 Arrival Alarm/Anchor Watch Alarm... 8-3 8.3 XTE (Cross Track Error) Alarm/Border Alarm ...
  • Page 8 10.3.2 Backup by internal memory...10-10 10.4 Internal Memory ...10-11 10.4.1 Saving data to internal memory ...10-11 10.4.2 Displaying tracks and marks stored in the internal memory...10-12 10.4.3 Playing back data from the internal memory ...10-14 10.5 Uploading, Downloading Data ...10-15 10.5.1 Downloading data ...10-15 10.5.2 Uploading data...10-17 11.
  • Page 9 12. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING... 12-1 12.1 Maintenance ... 12-1 12.2 Replacement of Fuse... 12-2 12.3 Replacement of Battery ... 12-2 12.4 Trackball Maintenance... 12-3 12.5 Simple Troubleshooting ... 12-4 12.6 Diagnostics... 12-6 12.6.1 Memory I/O test... 12-6 12.6.2 Keyboard test ... 12-8 12.6.3 Test pattern ...

  • Page 10: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION GPA-017S/GPA-019S*1 (option) Display unit GP-3500F Matching box MB-1000*2 Transducer viii Speed/ temperature sensor 12-24 VDC ST-02MSB/ ST-02PSB *1: Only when the optional beacon receiver kit is installed. *2: For 1 kW External monitor Remote controller External equipment (Autopilot, radar, etc.)

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Controls Description 1.1.1 Display unit When you correctly execute an operation, the unit generates a beep. Invalid operation causes the unit to emit three beeps. Card slot Opens the BRILLIANCE window. Momentary press: Registers own ship's positions. Long press: Marks man (more than overboard...

  • Page 12: Remote Controller

    1. BASIC OPERATION 1.1.2 Remote controller The remote controller provides for armchair control of the display unit. It has six keys, all of which may be programmed by the user. Hole for hanging on a hook. ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT The default key functions are as below.

  • Page 13: Loading A Mini Chart Card

    Loading a Mini Chart Card Your unit reads FURUNO and NavCharts (NAVIONICS) chart cards, or C-MAP (available in near future) chart cards, depending on the type of display unit you have. Insert the appropriate chart card for your area before turning the power on to show chart data automatically.

  • Page 14: Turning The Power On/Off

    The screen you see depends on your system configuration and equipment settings. Note 2: If the message "SYSTEM HAS FAILED START UP TEST. PLEASE CONTACT A LOCAL FURUNO REPRESENTATIVE FOR REPAIR. PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE." appears, contact your dealer for advice.
  • Page 15 Position-fixing indications and their meanings Indication Meaning 2D (dimension) GPS position fix 3D (dimension) GPS position fix 2D (dimension) WAAS position fix 3D (dimension) WAAS position fix *: The internal beacon receiver board (option) is necessary. Note: If the password window appears, follow the procedure in paragraph 9.8.1. Turning the power off ▪...

  • Page 16: Adjusting Brilliance And Hue

    1. BASIC OPERATION Adjusting Brilliance and Hue You can adjust display brilliance, panel dimmer and hue as shown below. 1.4.1 Adjusting display brilliance 1. Press the [BRILL] key. The brilliance adjustment window appears. Note: The adjustment window disappears when there is no operation for three seconds.

  • Page 17: Adjusting Control Panel Dimmer

    1.4.2 Adjusting control panel dimmer 1. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu. MENU 1. WAYPOINT LIST 2. ROUTES LIST 3. MEMORY CARD OPERATIONS & DATA TRANSFER 4. MARKS/SHIP'S TRACKS SETUP 5. MARKS/SHIP'S TRACKS EDITION 6. ALARM SETUP 7.
  • Page 18 1. BASIC OPERATION 8. PLOTTER SETUP LORAN-A GRI CORRECTION 1 CORRECTION 2 LORAN-C GRI CORRECTION 1 CORRECTION 2 DECCA CHAIN CORRECTION 1 CORRECTION 2 TD DISPLAY RESET TRIP LOG PLOTTER RANGE SETUP 1. YES PANEL DIMMER 00:1L0 05:1L7 10:1S6 11:2H3 12:2H4 13:2H5 14:2H6 15:2S0 16:2S1 20:2S5 21:2S6 TURN KNOB TO SELECT MENU.

  • Page 19: Selecting Hue

    1.4.3 Selecting hue 1. Press the [MENU] key to display the main menu. 2. Press the [8] key to display the PLOTTER SETUP menu. 3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose HUE. 4. Roll the trackball in the right-left direction to choose the hue desired. You may also choose the hue by pressing the appropriate numeric key.

  • Page 20: Selecting A Display

    1. BASIC OPERATION Selecting a Display Five full-screen displays are available: Plotter, Pilot, Navigation, Compass and Sounder. In addition to the full-screen display, you can divide the screen into half-screen combination displays. See Chapter 2 for Plotter, Pilot, Navigation and Compass displays, Chapter 11 for Sounder display. 1.
  • Page 21 DISPLAY MODE PAGE 1/4 1. PLOTTER 2. PILOT NAV INFO 2 NAV INFO 1 4. PLOTTER 5. PLOTTER E/S 50 kHz E/S 200 k 7. E/S 50 kHz 8. E/S 200 k SINGLE SINGLE 0. GO TO PAGE 2. TURN KNOB TO SELECT DISPLAY MODE AND PRESS KNOB TO ENTER. OR PRESS APPROPRIATE NUMERIC KEY TO SELECT DISPLAY MODE.

  • Page 22: Mob Mark

    1. BASIC OPERATION MOB Mark The MOB (Man Overboard) mark functions to mark man overboard position. You can inscribe this mark from any mode, except while playing back data, recording data or conducting a diagnostic test. 1. Press and hold down the [SAVE/MOB] key immediately for about three seconds when someone falls onboard.

  • Page 23: Using Prog Key

    Note: The MOB mark can be deleted as follows. a) Press the [CURSOR ON/OFF] key to show the cursor. b) Operate the trackball to place the cursor on the MOB mark. c) Press the [CLEAR] key. The following message appears on the screen: d) Press the [ENTER] knob.

  • Page 24: Simulation Mode

    1. BASIC OPERATION Simulation Mode The simulation mode provides simulated plotter and sounder operation of this unit. All controls are operative. “DEMO” appears at the bottom of the plotter (pilot) display (top of the sounder display) when any simulation mode is active. Plotter Own ship's mark tracks from the default position at the course and speed set.
  • Page 25 3. Press the [7] key to display the SIMULATION MODE menu. 0-7. SIMULATION MODE SETUP PLOTTER SPEED COURSE DIRECTION LATITUDE LONGITUDE DATE & TIME ECHO SOUNDER TURN KNOB TO SELECT MENU. SETUP SIMULATION MODE BY TRACKBALL. Simulation mode setup menu 4.
  • Page 26 1. BASIC OPERATION 17. Enter start date and time with the numeric keys, in 24-hour notation and then press the [ENTER] knob. 18. Press the [MENU] key several times to close the menu. Note: To terminate the simulation mode, select "2. LIVE" at step 5. Echo sounder 1.

  • Page 27: Menu Overview

    Menu Overview Secondary operations are carried out through the menu. This section provides basic menu operating information. 1. Press the [MENU] key to display the main menu. Red cursor MENU 1. WAYPOINT LIST 2. ROUTES LIST 3. MEMORY CARD OPERATIONS & DATA TRANSFER 4.
  • Page 28 1. BASIC OPERATION For example, press the [8] key to display the PLOTTER SETUP menu. 8. PLOTTER SETUP LORAN-A GRI CORRECTION 1 CORRECTION 2 LORAN-C GRI CORRECTION 1 CORRECTION 2 DECCA CHAIN CORRECTION 1 CORRECTION 2 TD DISPLAY RESET TRIP LOG PLOTTER RANGE SETUP 1.
  • Page 29 Entering numeric data 8. PLOTTER SETUP LORAN-A GRI CORRECTION 1 CORRECTION 2 TURN KNOB TO SELECT MENU. SELECT THE ITEM OF EACH MENU BY TRACKBALL. 1. Press the appropriate numeric key. 2. Press the [ENTER] knob. You may also enter a value rotating the [ENTER] knob. Note: If you enter a wrong value, move the cursor to the that position and then re-enter the proper value.
  • Page 30 1. BASIC OPERATION Entering character PASSWORD ENT AGAIN A B C D E Z , - ! ? a b c d e z _ _ _ _ SELECT ALPHANUMERIC CHARACTER BY TRACKBALL AND PRESS KNOB TO ENTER. OR PRESS NUMERIC KEY TO NAME WAYPOINT. MOVE THE CURSOR TO "END"...

  • Page 31: Plotter And Pilot Display Description

    PLOTTER AND PILOT DISPLAY DESCRIPTION Plotter and Pilot Displays The plotter and pilot displays can be shown with full-screen or in a half screen combined with the nav information window, compass or echo sounder display. To choose a plotter or pilot display, press the [DISP] key, and then press the [0] key several times to show the DISPLAY MODE PAGE 4/4 screen.

  • Page 32: Pilot Display

    2. PLOTTER AND PILOT DISPLAY DESCRIPTION 2.1.2 Pilot display The pilot display is similar to the plotter display, with the following differences. 1) The pilot display orientation is always auto course-up. The course is at the top of screen at the moment the pilot display is selected. A filled triangle marks own ship’s position.

  • Page 33: Nav Info 1 Display

    2.1.3 NAV INFO 1 display Select “PLOTTER (or PILOT) NAV INFO 1 (or 2)” from the DISPLAY MODE screen to show the NAV INFO 1(or 2) window at the top of the screen. When setting a destination, the NAV INFO 1 (2) window changes to the WPT INFO 1 (2) window.

  • Page 34: Compass Plotter (Or Pilot) Display

    2. PLOTTER AND PILOT DISPLAY DESCRIPTION NAV INFO 2 window on setting a destination (default data) Note: You can choose the data to display in the NAV. INFO windows. For further details, see paragraph 9.6.2. 2.1.4 Compass plotter (or pilot) display The compass display, displayed at the top of the screen in a combination display, provides steering information.
  • Page 35 2. PLOTTER AND PILOT DISPLAY DESCRIPTION Compass indicator The black inverted triangle shows the bearing to the destination waypoint, and the red triangle shows own ship’s course. Note: The course means the direction of own ship’s movement, it is not the direction of heading.

  • Page 36: Gps Status Display

    2. PLOTTER AND PILOT DISPLAY DESCRIPTION 2.1.5 GPS status display The GPS status display provides data about the GPS satellites and GEO satellite (for WAAS). Receiving signal level Bars show satellite signal levels. Satellites whose signal level extends 40 are used to fix position.

  • Page 37: Operating The Cursor

    Operating the Cursor 1. Press the [CURSOR ON/OFF] key. The cursor is turned on, and the cursor appears at the own ship’s position. To hide the cursor, press the [CURSOR ON/OFF] key again. PLOTTER NAV INFO 1 display (appearing the cursor) 2.

  • Page 38: Shifting The Display

    2. PLOTTER AND PILOT DISPLAY DESCRIPTION Shifting the Display The display can be shifted on the plotter display and pilot display. 1. If the cursor is turned on, press the [CURSOR ON/OFF] key to turn it off. 2. Operate the trackball. The display shifts in the direction which the trackball is rolled.

  • Page 39: Measuring Range And Bearing Between Two Points

    Measuring Range and Bearing Between two Points You can measure the range and bearing between two points as follows. 1. If the cursor is turned on, press the [CURSOR ON/OFF] key to turn it off. 2. Press the [0] key. The “X”...
  • Page 40 2. PLOTTER AND PILOT DISPLAY DESCRIPTION Starting point (X mark) 6. Press the [0] key to terminate the measurement and erase the dashed circle and line, and data. 2-10 Range and bearing between starting and ending points RULER 0.61nm 90.1 T 000001 GPS2D GPS2D...

  • Page 41: Using The Vrm (Variable Range Marker)

    Using the VRM (Variable Range Marker) The VRM function to measure the distance between two points, like using dividers to measure distance on a nautical chart. 1. Press the [VRM] key to show the VRM. Each pressing this key makes the sequence shown below. VRM off →...

  • Page 42: Mini Chart Cards

    For details, see paragraph 9.5.1. Mini Chart Cards This equipment uses both FURUNO and NAVIONICS chart cards or C-MAP NT mini chart cards depending on its specifications. When you insert a suitable chart card in the right side slot and turn on the power, a chart appears. If a wrong card is inserted or a wrong chart scale is selected, landmasses will be hollow.
  • Page 43 2. PLOTTER AND PILOT DISPLAY DESCRIPTION Indices and chart enlargement When the [ZOOM OUT] key is used, you will see several frames appear on the chart. These frames are called indices and they show you what parts of the chart can be zoomed.
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  • Page 45: Track

    TRACK Your ship’s track (main and sub tracks) is plotted on the screen using navigation data fed from the built-in GPS navigator. When connecting with an ARPA-equipped radar, other ship’s track can also be plotted. This chapter shows you how to turn track on or off, and change its color and plotting interval. Own ship’s track is displayed in red in the default setting.
  • Page 46 3. TRACKS 4. MARKS/SHIP'S TRACKS SETUP NEXT PAGE MARKS SIZE LINES STYLE TRACK INTERVAL 1 TRACK INTERVAL 2 SHIP'S TRACKS DISP DISP TRACKS (HOLD) 1. ON PLOT TRACKS (HOLD) 1. ON TRACKS COLOR TRACKS BY TEMP TRACKS BY DEPTH SHIP'S TRACKS MARKS TURN KNOB TO SELECT MENU.

  • Page 47: Sub Track

    3.1.2 Sub track A second track of own ship’s track, called sub track, may be shown, using data from a second navigator. Note that the sub track is not stored in the memory; it is erased when it goes off the screen or when the power is turned off.

  • Page 48: Other Ship's Track

    3. TRACKS 3.1.3 Other ship’s track You may show the tracks of ARPA targets tracked in auto tracking. Note that this track is not stored in the memory; it is erased when it goes off the screen a when the power is trued off 1.

  • Page 49: Stopping, Restarting Plotting Of Own Ship Track

    Stopping, Restarting Plotting of Own Ship Track When your boat is at anchor or returning to port, you probably won’t need to record its track. You can stop recording the track, to conserve the track memory, as follows. 1. Press the [PLOT INTVL] key several times to show the “H” (Hold) icon (at the bottom of the screen).

  • Page 50: Displaying On Ship's Track While Track Plotting Is Stopped

    3. TRACKS 3.2.1 Displaying own ship’s track while track plotting is stopped You can show or hide own ship’s track on the PLOTTER (or PILOT) display while track plotting is stopped. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2.

  • Page 51: Connecting Own Ship's Track When Resuming Plotting

    3.2.2 Connecting own ship’s track when resuming plotting When you resume plotting of own ship’s track, the point where plotting was stopped and restarted can be connected with a straight line. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2.

  • Page 52: Changing Track Color

    3. TRACKS Changing Track Color Track can be displayed in red, yellow, green, light-blue, purple, blue or white. It can be useful to change track color on a regular basis to discriminate between previous day’s track, etc. For own ship’s track, track color can be changed automatically according to water temperature or depth.

  • Page 53: Automatically Changing Own Ship's Track Color By Water Temperature

    3.3.4 Automatically changing own ship’s track color by water temperature There are two methods by which own ship’s track color may be changed according to water temperature: by preset temperature range or temperature variation. Changing own ship’s track color by preset temperature range This method changes the color of track when the water temperature is within a preset range.
  • Page 54 3. TRACKS 4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select TRACKS BY TEMP. 5. Roll the trackball leftward to select “RANGE.” 6. Set the temperature range desired for each color. For example, if you want to paint the track red when the water temperature is higher than 18°C, do the following: a) Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “RED: xxx.x°C ABOVE.”...

  • Page 55: Changing Own Ship's Track Color According To Depth

    3.3.5 Changing own ship’s track color according to depth The color of the own ship’s track can be changed according to depth range or depth variation. Changing track color by preset depth range This method changes the color of track when the depth is within a preset range. For example, you can set up to paint the track yellow when the depth is between 200 and 300 feet.
  • Page 56 3. TRACKS 4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “TRACKS BY DEPTH”. 5. Roll the trackball leftward to select “RANGE.” 6. Set the depths as desired. For example, to change track color to red when the depth is more than 500 feet:; a) Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “RED xxxx.xx ft DEEPER.”...

  • Page 57: Changing Track Line Type

    Changing Track Line Type Tracks may be traced on the display with a solid line, dashed line, dotted line or dot-dash line. Choose line type desired as follows: 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [4] key to show the MARKS/SHIP’S TRACKS SETUP menu. 3.

  • Page 58: Track Plotting Interval

    3. TRACKS 3.5.2 Track plotting interval The track plotting interval can be changed as you like. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [4] key to show the MARKS/SHIP’S TRACKS SETUP menu. 3. If PAGE 2/2 appears, rotate the [ENTER] knob to select PREVIOUS PAGE. 4.

  • Page 59: Erasing Tracks

    Erasing Tracks There are two methods to erase tracks: by color and by line type. Be absolutely sure you want to erase track; erased track cannot be restored. Note 1: Files set to “YES” on the DISPLAY DATA FROM MEMORY CARD menu cannot be erased.
  • Page 60 3. TRACKS Erasing tracks by area You can erase tracks within an area you specify. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [5] key to show the MARKS/SHIP’S TRACKS EDITION menu. 5. MARKS/SHIP'S TRACKS EDITION 1.
  • Page 61 9. Do the follows depending on selection made at step 7. 2 PTS Squares (memory points) appear on the track. a) Operate the trackball to place the cursor on the starting memory point to erase. b) Press the [ENTER] knob. A green dot appears on the starting point. c) Operate the trackball to place the square on the ending memory point to erase.

  • Page 62: Erasing Tracks By Line Type

    3. TRACKS 3.6.2 Erasing tracks by line type You can erase tracks by line type as follows: 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [5] key to show the MARKS/SHIP’S TRACKS EDITION menu. 3. Press the [5] key to show the DELETE SHIP’S TRACKS window. 5-5.

  • Page 63: Editing Tracks

    Editing Tracks The color and style of tracks may be edited as desired. Note 1: Files set to “YES” on the DISPLAY DATA FROM MEMORY CARD menu cannot be edited. (See paragraph 10.2.3.) Also, files set to “YES” on the DISPLAY DATA FROM INTERNAL MEMORY menu cannot be edited.

  • Page 64: Changing Track Memory Capacity

    3. TRACKS Changing Track Memory Capacity The equipment stores a total of 16,000 points of track and marks, and the default setting allocates 12,000 points for track and 4,000 points for marks and lines. If you require a different apportion you may change it as shown in the procedure below.

  • Page 65: Marks & Lines

    MARKS & LINES Marks are useful for denoting important points such as a good fishing spot. The default setting allows you to enter 4,000 marks and line points. Marks can be inscribed in 11 shapes and seven colors of red, yellow, green, light-blue, purple, blue and white.
  • Page 66 4. MARKS & LINES Entering a mark by manual input of latitude and longitude position 1. Press the MENU key to display main menu. 2. Press the [5] key to display the MARKS/SHIP’S TRACKS EDITION menu. TURN KNOB TO SELECT MENU AND PRESS KNOB TO ENTER. OR PRESS APPROPRIATE NUMERIC KEY TO SELECT MENU.

  • Page 67: Changing Mark Color

    Changing Mark Color Mark can be displayed in red, yellow, green, light-blue, purple, blue, or white. 1. Press the [MARK COLOR] key to show the CHANGE MARK COLOR window. CHANGE MARK COLOR PRESS APPROPRIATE NUMERIC KEY TO SELECT COLOR. 2. Press the appropriate numeric key to choose a color. [1] through [7]: The mark or line is entered at own ship’s position (or cursor position) in the color selected.

  • Page 68: Changing Mark Size

    4. MARKS & LINES Changing Mark Size You may choose mark size as follows: 1. Press the [MENU] key to display main menu. 2. Press the [4] key to display the MARKS/SHIP’S TRACKS SETUP menu. 3. If PAGE 2/2 appears, rotate the [ENTER] knob clockwise to select “PREVIOUS PAGE.”...

  • Page 69: Entering Lines

    Entering Lines Lines can be drawn on the screen to depict important locations such as fishing spots and danger areas. 1. Press the [CURSOR ON/OFF] key to show the cursor. 2. Operate the trackball to move the cursor to the starting point of the line. 3.

  • Page 70: Erasing Marks, Lines

    4. MARKS & LINES Erasing Marks, Lines Marks and lines can be erased individually, by color and by type. Note that the erased marks and lines cannot be returned. Note : Files set to “YES” on the DISPLAY DATA FROM MEMORY CARD menu cannot be erased.
  • Page 71 CURSOR a) Operate the trackball to place the cursor on the mark you want to erase. b) Press the [ENTER] knob. c) Press the [MENU] key several times to close the menu. AREA a) Operate the trackball to move the cursor to the starting point of the area. b) Press the [ENTER] knob.
  • Page 72 4. MARKS & LINES Erasing marks and lines by shape 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [5] key to show the MARKS/SHIP’S TRACKS EDITION menu. 3. Press the [2] key to show the DELETE MARKS window. 5-2.

  • Page 73: Editing Marks, Lines

    Editing Marks, Lines You can edit the shape and color of marks and lines. Note: Files set to “YES” on the DISPLAY DATA FROM MEMORY CARD menu cannot be erased. (See paragraph 10.2.3.) Also, files set to “YES” on the DISPLAY DATA FROM INTERNAL MEMORY menu cannot be erased.

  • Page 74: Displaying Mark Data

    4. MARKS & LINES Displaying Mark Data You can display mark data as follows; Note: Files set to “YES” on the DISPLAY DATA FROM MEMORY CARD menu cannot be displayed. (See paragraph 10.2.3.) Also, files set to “YES” on the DISPLAY DATA FROM INTERNAL MEMORY menu cannot be displayed.

  • Page 75: Waypoint

    WAYPOINT In navigation terminology, a waypoint is a particular location on a voyage whether it be a starting, intermediate or destination point. A waypoint is the simplest piece of information your equipment requires to get you a destination, in the shortest distance possible. Entering Waypoints This unit has 3500 waypoints into which you can enter position information.

  • Page 76: Entering Waypoints By The Cursor

    5. WAYPOINT 5.1.2 Entering waypoints by the cursor 1. If the cursor is off, press the [CURSOR ON/OFF] key to display the cursor. 2. Operate the trackball to position the cursor where desired. 3. Press the [WPT] key. The SAVE WAYPOINT window appears. SAVE WAYPOINT WAYPOINT NAME PRESS NUMERIC KEY TO ENTER WAYPOINT NAME.

  • Page 77: Entering Waypoints By Latitude And Longitude Position

    5.1.3 Entering waypoints by latitude and longitude position 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [1] key to show the WAYPOINTS LIST. Red cursor 1. WAYPOINTS LIST NAME ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------...
  • Page 78 5. WAYPOINT 3. Press the [WPT] key to show the waypoint edit window. WAYPOINT NAME LATITUDE LONGITUDE MARK COLOR MARK SHAPE MARK DISPLAY COORDINATE PRXMTY RADIUS 0.00 nm COMMENT A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z , - ! ? a b c d e z _ _ _ _...
  • Page 79 10. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select WAYPOINT NAME. 11. Operate the trackball to enter the waypoint name. (Max. six characters) a) Operate the trackball to select the first character. You can enter numeric data with the numeric keys. b) Press the [ENTER] knob. Note: If you enter a wrong character, re-enter the correct character after placing the character cursor on the wrong character.

  • Page 80: Entering Waypoints By Range And Bearing

    5. WAYPOINT 5.1.4 Entering waypoints by range and bearing This method is useful when you want to enter a waypoint by using range and bearing to a target found on a radar. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2.

  • Page 81: Entering Waypoints By Loran A Or Loran C Lops

    5.1.5 Entering waypoints by Loran A or Loran C LOPs 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [8] key to show the PLOTTER SETUP menu. 3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select TD DISPLAY. 8.

  • Page 82: Entering Waypoints By Decca Lops

    5. WAYPOINT 11. Use the numeric keys to enter the TD1 LORAN-C (or A). 12. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select TD2 LORAN-C (or A). 13. Use the numeric keys to enter the TD2 LORAN-C (or A). 14. Follow from step 10 in of “5.1.3 Entering waypoints by longitude and latitude position.”...

  • Page 83: Editing Waypoint Data

    Editing Waypoint Data You can edit waypoint data through the WAYPOINTS LIST. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [1] key to show the WAYPOINTS LIST. 3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the waypoint you want to edit. 4.

  • Page 84: Erasing Individual Waypoints

    5. WAYPOINT Erasing Individual Waypoints Individual waypoints can be erased by the cursor or through the WAYPOINTS LIST. Erasing waypoints by the cursor 1. Press the [CURSOR ON/OFF] key to show the cursor. 2. Operate the trackball to place the cursor on the waypoint you want to erase. A flashing diamond mark appears over the waypoint when it is correctly selected.

  • Page 85: Searching Waypoints

    Searching Waypoints You can search for a waypoint through the WAYPOINTS LIST. Searching by sorting 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Pres the [1] key to show the WAYPOINTS LIST. 3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “SORT”. 4.

  • Page 86: Setting Ship's Speed For Ttg

    5. WAYPOINT Setting Ship’s Speed for TTG Calculation of TTG is based on ship’s speed data. This data can be set manually or automatically. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [1] key to show the WAYPOINTS LIST. 3.

  • Page 87: Displaying Waypoint Data

    Displaying Waypoint Data You can show waypoint data on the plotter screen as follows: 1. Press the [CURSOR ON/OFF] key to show the cursor. 2. Operate the trackball to place the cursor on the waypoint for which you want to know its data. The data (L/L and comment) window for the selected waypoint appears next to the waypoint mark.

  • Page 88: Changing Waypoint Mark Size

    5. WAYPOINT Changing Waypoint Mark Size You may change the size of all waypoint marks to small or large, or turn them off. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [7] key to show the CHART SETUP menu. If the CHART SETUP menu does not appear, rotate the [ENTER] knob clockwise.

  • Page 89: Route

    ROUTE Often a trip from one place to another involves several course changes, requiring a series of route points (waypoints) which you navigate to, one after another. The sequence of waypoints leading to the ultimate destination is called a route. Entering Routes You can store up to 200 routes and a route may consist of 35 points.
  • Page 90 6. ROUTE Red cursor 2. ROUTES LIST R O U T E N A M E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...
  • Page 91 Route name 000002 ROUTE LIST WPT NAME LATITUDE LONGITUDE DISTANCE TTG ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N ------ --˚--.---'N...

  • Page 92: Creating Track-Based Routes

    6. ROUTE 6.1.2 Creating track-based routes You can create routes based on your ship’s track by entering waypoints at own ship’s position up to 35 points, manually or automatically. For automatic entry, you will need to set interval of time or distance. This feature is useful when you wish to retrace a track.

  • Page 93: Editing Routes

    Editing Routes 6.2.1 Inserting waypoints Waypoints can be inserted in routes as follows: 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [2] key to show the ROUTES LIST. 3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the route in which you want to insert a waypoint.

  • Page 94: Erasing Routes

    6. ROUTE Erasing Routes 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [2] key to show the ROUTES LIST. 3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the route you want to erase. 4. Press the [CLEAR] key to show the following message. ROUTE NAME XXXXXX WILL BE DELETED.

  • Page 95: Navigation

    NAVIGATION This section shows you how to get to a desired destination by using “quick points,” waypoints, port services and routes. Navigating to Quick Points The quick point feature allows you to navigate to point(s) without retaining the date indefinitely in your unit’s memory. Each time a quick point is entered, previous quick points having the same numbers as newly entered ones are written over.
  • Page 96 7. NAVIGATION 5. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select SET GOTO METHOD. 0-1 DISPLAY SETUP NEXT PAGE LANGUAGE KEY BEEP SPEED SOURCE NMEA SPEED CALIB TEMPERATURE SOURCE1. NMEA NMEA TEMP CALIB DEPTH SOURTH NMEA DEPTH CALIB LAT/LON DISPLAY RANGE & SPEED UNITS 1.nm,kt DEPTH UNIT TEMPERATURE UNIT 1.˚C TIME DISPLAY...
  • Page 97 Navigating to a single quick waypoint 1. Referring to page 7-1 for the procedure, set GO TO METHOD to “1. 1POINT”. 2. Press the [DISP] key, and then select the PLOTTER NAV INFO 1 or PILOT NAV INFO 1 display. 3.
  • Page 98 7. NAVIGATION Navigating a quick route 1. Referring to page 7-1 for the procedure, set SET GO TO METHOD to “2. 35 POINT.” 2. Press the [DISP] key, and then select the PLOTTER NAV INFO 1 or PILOT NAV INFO 1 display. 3.
  • Page 99 Navigating to ports, port service Some Nav-Chart™ chart cards have a port service list which shows services available at ports or harbors. You can use the list to set destination as follows. 1. Referring to page 7-1 for the procedure, set SET TO GOTO METHOD to “3. NEAR SERVICE”...
  • Page 100 7. NAVIGATION NEAR SERVICE Select service mark desired with the [ENTER] knob, and then press the [ENTER] knob. Then, the display shows the locations of those services nearest you. (The figure below shows the location of a filling station in an area in southern Italy.) Use the cursor pad to place the “hand cursor”...

  • Page 101: Navigating To A Waypoint

    Navigating to a Waypoint Existing waypoints can be set as destination using the following four methods: Selecting a waypoint on the PLOTTER (or PILOT) NAV INFO 1 display Selecting a waypoint from the WAYPOINT LIST Selecting a waypoint from the history list Entering the waypoint name (only the waypoint having a numeric name) Selecting waypoint on PLOTTER (PILOT) NAV INFO 1 display 1.
  • Page 102 7. NAVIGATION 5. Press the [MENU] key several times to close the menu. A light-blue line runs between destination selected and own ship’s position. Arrows on the line show the direction to follow. Range and bearing from own ship’s position to destination appear at the top of the screen. Selecting waypoint from the history list The latest five waypoints entered are saved to the history list.
  • Page 103 Entering waypoint name This method is available only for waypoints having numeric names. 1. Press the [CURSOR ON/OFF] key to turn off the cursor. 2. Press the [GOTO] key to show the following window. Last-entered waypoint GOTO WAYPOINT 00000 WAYPOINT 000005 000004 000003...

  • Page 104: Following A Route

    7. NAVIGATION Following a Route Setting a route as destination 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [2] key to show the ROUTES LIST. 3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select a route. 4. Press the [CURSOR ON/OFF] key to switch the direction to follow if necessary.
  • Page 105 Skipping route waypoints In some instances you may want to “skip” waypoints while following a route. In the figure below, for example, the vessel has decided to navigate from waypoint 05 to 03, skipping waypoint 04. Waypoint 1 PORT 1 Waypoint 6 PORT 2 1.

  • Page 106: Canceling Navigation

    7. NAVIGATION Switching waypoint When you arrive to a waypoint on a route, you can switch to the next waypoint two ways: PERPENDICULAR or ARRIVAL CIRCLE. PERPENDICULAR: ARRIVAL ALARM: Waypoint 1 PERPENDICULAR To select waypoint switching method, do the following. 1.

  • Page 107: Alarms

    ALARMS There are 12 alarms which generate both audible and visual alarms: Arrival Alarm, Anchor Watch Alarm, XTE Alarm, Border Alarm, Proximity Alarm, Speed Alarm, Trip Log Alarm, Temperature Alarm, Shear Alarm, Bottom Alarm, Fish Alarm and Fish Alarm (B/L). When an alarm setting is violated again, the buzzer sounds and the speaker icon ) and type of alarm appear.

  • Page 108: Audio Alarm On/Off

    8. ALARMS Audio Alarm On/Off The audio alarm sounds whenever an alarm setting is violated. You can enable or disable the audio alarm as follows: 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [6] key to show the ALARMS SETUP menu. 6.

  • Page 109: Arrival Alarm/Anchor Watch Alarm

    Arrival Alarm/Anchor Watch Alarm The arrival alarm informs you that your boat is approaching a destination waypoint. The area that defines an arrival zone is that of a circle which you approach from the outside of the circle. The alarm will be released if your boat enters the circle.

  • Page 110: Xte (Cross Track Error) Alarm/Border Alarm

    8. ALARMS XTE (Cross Track Error) Alarm/Border Alarm The XTE alarm warns you when your boat is off its intended course. When the XTE alarm is active, two red dashed lines mark the XTE alarm area. Start point The border alarm marks an area, defined by two waypoints, which you do not want to cross.

  • Page 111: Proximity Alarm

    Proximity Alarm The proximity alarm alerts you when your vessel nears a waypoint by the distance set for that waypoint on the waypoints list. The distance is called the proximity alarm radius. You can globally activate or deactivate the proximity alarm here.

  • Page 112: Speed Alarm

    8. ALARMS Speed Alarm The speed alarm warns you when your boat’s speed is within or over the speed range set. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [6] key to show the ALARMS SETUP menu. 3.

  • Page 113: Temperature Alarm

    Temperature Alarm Note: This alarm requires water temperature data. There are two types of water temperature alarms: INSIDE and OUT. The INSIDE alarms sounds when the water temperature is within the range set, and the OUT alarm sounds when the water temperature is higher or lower than the range set. 1.

  • Page 114: Bottom Alarm

    8. ALARMS Bottom Alarm The bottom alarm sounds when the bottom echo is within the alarm range set. To activate the bottom alarm the depth must be displayed. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [6] key to show the ALARMS SETUP menu. 3.

  • Page 115: Customizing Your Unit

    CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT This chapter describes the various options which allow you to set up your unit to suit your needs. CHART SETUP Menu The CHART SETUP menu provides for chart offset, track controls and chart details. 9.1.1 Offsetting the chart In some instances position may be off by a few minutes.
  • Page 116 9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 4. Press the [1] key to select “1. YES.” The plotter screen appears with the following window. OFFSET METHOD TURN KNOB TO SELECT OFFSET METHOD. PRESS KNOB TO CANCEL CHART POSITION OFFSET. 5. Press the [1], [2] or [3] key to select “1. CURSOR”, “2. LAT/LON” or “3. DELTA L/L”...
  • Page 117 3. DELTA L/L For this method, pre-calculate the error on a nautical chart. The position offset window changes as below. 1. CURSOR 2. LAT/LON 3. DELTA L/L 4. CANCEL OFFSET METHOD LATITUDE LONGITUDE TURN KNOB TO SELECT OFFSET METHOD. ENTER CORRECT LAT/LON POSITION AND PRESS KNOB TO ENTER. CURSOR ON/OFF: SWITCH NOUTH/SOUTH &...

  • Page 118: Chart Setup Menu Items Description

    9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 9.1.2 CHART SETUP menu items description The CHART SETUP menu lets you turn chart features on or off and choose colors. In this paragraph, the operating procedure for NavCharts is described. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2.
  • Page 119 BACKGROUND Turns background on or off and selects a color for background from among 16 colors. NAV AIDS Turns navigation data on NavChart™, lighthouse data on FURUNO charts on or off. LIGHTHOUSES Turns lighthouse viewing sector on or off. OTHER SYMBOLS...

  • Page 120: Contour Lines Setup Menu

    9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 9.1.3 CONTOUR LINES SETUP menu You can select the color of contour lines which are lines colored according to depth. In this paragraph, the operating procedure for NavCharts is described. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2.

  • Page 121: Plotter Setup Menu

    PLOTTER SETUP Menu The PLOTTER SETUP menu mainly sets up the Loran (Decca) TD display. (For panel dimmer and hue, see section 1.4.) 9.2.1 Setting TD display To display own ship’s position in TDs in the data window, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 122 9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 5. If necessary, rotate the [ENTER] knob to select CORRECTION 1 to enter offset. Use the numeric keys to enter position offset, and then press the [ENTER] knob. Use the [CURSOR ON/OFF] key to switch from “+” to “-” and vice versa. 6.

  • Page 123: Resetting Trip Distance

    9.2.2 Resetting trip distance You can reset trip distance to “0.” The trip distance is shown in the NAV INFO window. (See paragraph 9.6.2.) 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Pres the [8] key to show the PLOTTER SETUP menu. 3.
  • Page 124 9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT PLOTTER RANGE SETUP 0.125 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 12.0 16.0 24.0 32.0 48.0 72.0 96.0 1024 TURN KNOB TO SELECT MENU. SELECT THE ITEM OF EACH MENU BY TRACKBALL. 5. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the range which you want to turn on or off.

  • Page 125: Display Setup Menu

    DISPLAY SETUP Menu The DISPLAY SETUP menu contains items for setting up the display. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [0] key to show the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 0. SYSTEM SETUP 1. DISPLAY SETUP 2.
  • Page 126 9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 0-1. DISPLAY SETUP NEXT PAGE LANGUAGE KEY BEEP SPEED SOURCE NMEA SPEED CALIB TEMPERATURE SOURCE NMEA SETUP CALIB DEPTH SOURCE NMEA DEPTH CALIB LAT/LON DISPLAY RANGE & SPEED UNITS DEPTH UNIT TEMPERATURE UNIT 1.˚C TIME DISPLAY BEARING READOUT MAGNETIC VARIATION 1.
  • Page 127 9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT NMEA TEMP CALIB You may apply an offset to NMEA water temperature data. For details, see the installation manual. DEPTH SOURCE Selects source of depth from NMEA or INTERNAL E/S. For details, see the installation manual. NMEA DEPTH CALIB You can apply an offset to NMEA depth data.
  • Page 128 9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT MAGNETIC VARIATION The location of the magnetic north pole is different from the geographical north pole. This causes a difference between the true and magnetic north location. This difference is called magnetic variation, and varies with respect to the observation point on earth.
  • Page 129 SET GOTO METHOD Selects the method by which to navigate to a quick point from among 1 POINT, 35 POINTS, NEAR SERVICE and PORT SERVICE. (See paragraph 7.1.) RANGE/SCALE Selects the method how to show the display width, RANGE or SCALE. SCALE DISPLAY Turns the scale on or off in the PLOTTER (or PILOT) display.

  • Page 130: Navigator Setup Menu

    9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT MARK STATUS Turns the mark data on or off. When ON is selected, place the cursor on a mark to show the mark data box. OWN SHIP’S MARK Selects own ship’s mark size from among LARGE, SMALL or SHIP. “SHIP”...
  • Page 131 SELECT NAV SOURCE Selects the source of position data from among INT (internal), EXT (external), EXT (external) LORAN-C and ALL. For details, see the installation manual. When selecting EXT, EXT LORAN-C or ALL, “EXT” appears at the bottom of the PLOTTER (PILOT) display.
  • Page 132 9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT SPEED SMOOTHING During position fixing, ship’s velocity (speed) is directly measured by receiving GPS satellite signals. The raw velocity data may change randomly depending on receiving conditions and other factors. You can reduce this random variation by increasing the smoothing.
  • Page 133 9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT DEFAULT LATITUDE, DEFAULT LONGITUDE The default latitude and longitude position is Seattle, U.S.A. (45°35.000’N, 125°00.000’W). When the unit is turned on for the first time it begins searching for its actual position. To lessen the time required to find position, you may enter your position manually.
  • Page 134 9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT WAAS SEARCH Choose AUTO for automatic search or MANUAL for manual search. For MANUAL, enter appropriate WAAS satellite number, referring to the illustration below. CORRECTIONS DATA SET Determines how to use the WAAS signal, which is currently in the test mode. Use “02”...

  • Page 135: Programmable Keys & Remote Controller Setup Menu

    PROGRAMMABLE KEYS & REMOTE CONTROLLER SETUP Menu This paragraph shows how to program keys and the remote controller (option). 9.5.1 Programmable key setup The [PROG] key provides one-touch execution of desired function. Further, the [SHIFT], [RANGE], [GAIN] and [VRM] keys can also be programmed for other functions.
  • Page 136 9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 0-3. PROGRAMMABLE KEYS & REMOTE CONTROLLER SETUP PROGRAMMABLE KEYS SETUP SHIFT KEY SETUP RANGE KEY SETUP GAIN KEY SETUP VRM KEY SETUP REMOTE CONTROLLER KEY SETUP REMOTE CONTROLLER KEY 2 SETUP REMOTE CONTROLLER KEY 3 SETUP REMOTE CONTROLLER KEY 4 SETUP REMOTE CONTROLLER KEY 5 SETUP REMOTE CONTROLLER KEY 6 SETUP...
  • Page 137 Menu item WAYPOINTS LIST ROUTES LIST DISP MEMORY CARD DISP INT MEMORY INT MEM OPERATION MARKS/LINES DISP TARGET TRACKS DISP SUB TRACKS EDIT MARKS DELETE MARKS SAVE MARKS EDIT TRACKS DELETE TRACKS DELETE ALL TRACKS ALARM SETUP DISP ALL SYMBOLS CONTOUR LINE SETUP RESET TRIP LOG PANEL DIMMER...

  • Page 138: Remote Controller (Option) Setup

    9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 9.5.2 Remote controller (option) setup The keys of the optional remote controller can be programmed as below. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [0] key to show the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 3.
  • Page 139 Menu items SAVE/MOB KEY WAYYPOINT KEY GOTO KEY DISPLAY MODE KEY RANGE-ZOOM IN RANGE-ZOOM OUT CLEAR KEY MARK 1 to 0 MARK COLOR KEY VRM KEY TRACK COLOR KEY CURSOR KEY SHIP’S CENTER key PLOT INTERVAL KEY TURN KNOB TO RIGHT (TO LEFT) PRESS KNOB TO ENTER TRACKBALL-RIGHT (LEFT, UP, DOWN) Function keys for remote controller...

  • Page 140: Display Modes & Nav Data Window Setup Menu

    9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT DISPLAY MODES & NAV DATA WINDOW SETUP Menu This menu sets up the DISPLAY MODE and NAVIGATION DATA screens. 9.6.1 Setting the DISPLAY MODE screen The DISPLAY MODE screen appears when pressing the [DISP] key and it is used to choose a display mode.
  • Page 141 0-4-1. DISPLAY MODES SETUP 1. PLOTTER 4. PLOTTER E/S 50 kHz 7. E/S 50 kHz SINGLE TURN KNOB TO SELECT DISPLAY MODE AND PRESS KNOB TO ENTER. OR PRESS APPROPRIATE NUMERIC KEY TO SELECT DISPLAY MODE. Display modes setup menu 5.
  • Page 142 9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 0-4-1. PLOTTER MODES SETUP PLOTTER PLOTTER WITH NAV INFORMATION 1 PLOTTER WITH NAV INFORMATION 2 VIDEO PILOT VIDEO PILOT WITH NAV INFORMATION 1 VIDEO PILOT WITH NAV INFORMATION 2 COMPASS + PLOTTER COMPASS + PLOTTER WITH NAV INFORMATION 1 COMPASS + PLOTTER WITH NAV INFORMATION 2 COMPASS + VIDEO PILOT COMPASS + VIDEO PILOT WITH NAV INFORMATION 1...

  • Page 143: Setting The Navigation Data Window

    9.6.2 Setting the navigation data window The navigation data window appears at the top of the PLOTTER (or PILOT) NAV INFO 1 display and PLOTTER (or PILOT) NV INFO 2 display. You may select the data to display and where to display it as follows: 1.
  • Page 144 9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 0-4-2. NAVIGATION DATA WINDOW SETUP NEXT PAGE OWN SHIP POSITION LAT/LON OWN SHIP POSITION TD LORAN-A OWN SHIP POSITION TD LORAN-C OWN SHIP POSITION TD DECCA CURSOR POSITION LAT/LON CURSOR POSITION TD LORAN-A CURSOR POSITION TD LORAN-C CURSOR POSITION TD DECCA OWN SHIP/CURSOR POSITION LAT/LON OWN SHIP/CURSOR POSITION TD LORAN-A...
  • Page 145 Data OWN SHIP POSIITON OWN SHIP POSITION TD LORAN-A OWN SHIP POSITION LORAN-C OWN SHIPOSITION TD DECCA CURSOR POSIITON LAT/LON CURSOR POSIITON TD LORAN-A CURSOR POSIITON TD LORAN-C CURSOR POSIITON TD DECCA OWN SHIP/CURSOR POSIITON LAT/LON OWN SHIP/CURSOR POSIITON TD LORAN-A* OWN SHIP/CURSOR TD LORAN-C* OWN SHIP/CURSOR POSIITON TD...
  • Page 146 9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT TRIP LOG ODOMETER DEPTH TEMPERATURE DATE TIME OWN SHIP POSITION (FOR JAPANESE) CURSOR POSITION (FOR JAPANESE) OWN SHIP/CURSOR POSITION (FOR JAPANESE) SHIP’S TRACK PLOTTING INTERVAL SCALE GPS STATUS ALARM *: When turning the cursor on, the data for cursor is shown. (If turned off, the data for own ship’s position appears.) 9-32 Not used.

  • Page 147: I/O Port Setup Menu

    I/O PORT SETUP Menu This menu sets up the I/O ports, and should be done at the installation. Note that the data transfer between this unit and external equipment may be wrong after changing this menu settings. Be sure the ports are correctly set. Improper setting may prevent proper transfer of data.
  • Page 148 9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT NMEA FORMAT Select NMEA0183 version 1.5 or 2.0 depending on the navigator connected. TLL OUTPUT Select ON to output L/L data to the navigator connected at the moment a mark is entered. L/L FORMAT Selects the number of minute places to shown in latitude and longitude position, from hundredth, thousandth or ten thousandth.
  • Page 149 AAM: Arrival alarm APB: Autopilot sentence (XTE, XTE direction, arrival radius, bearing and destination from origin to destination) BOD: Bearing origin to destination BWR: Bearing and distance to waypoint (rhumb line) BWC: Bearing and distance to waypoint (great circle) DPT: Depth (only for Version 2.0) DBT: Depth below transducer (only for Version 1.5) GGA: GPS fix data (UTC of position, L/L, receiving status, number of satellite in use, DOP)

  • Page 150: Test & Memory Clear Menu

    The equipment cannot be operated unless the correct password is entered, at the power is on of the equipment. Do not forget the password. If you forget the password, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer for advice. (The serviceman will restore default settings, all waypoints and marks are erased.) 1.
  • Page 151 4. Press the [6] key to show the password window. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z , - ! ? / &...

  • Page 152: Removing The Password

    9. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT 9.8.2 Removing the password To remove the password, do the following: 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [0] key to show the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 3. Press the [6] key to show the TEST & MEMORY CLEAR menu. 4.

  • Page 153: Recording & Playing Back Data

    10. RECORDING & PLAYING BACK DATA This chapter provides information necessary for recording and playing back data, and uploading and downloading data to (from) a PC. 10.1 Recording Data Data can be recorded in the “working memory.” The working memory stores data such as position, marks, lines, waypoints.

  • Page 154: Memory Card Operation

    10. RECORDING & PLAYING BACK DATA 10.2 Memory Card Operation 10.2.1 Formatting memory cards Before you can use a memory card, it must be formatted. Formatting prepares the card for use with the system. To format a card, follow the procedure below. Note: Formatting a memory card erases all data from the card.
  • Page 155 3-5. FORMAT MEMORY CARD FORMAT MEMORY CARD SELECT "YES" BY TRACKBALL TO START THE FORMAT. Format memory card menu 7. Press the [1] key to select “1. YES.” The following message appears. ARE YOU SURE? YES ... PRESS KNOB NO ... PRESS CLEAR KEY 8.

  • Page 156: Saving Data To A Memory Card

    10. RECORDING & PLAYING BACK DATA 10.2.2 Saving data to a memory card You can save the data in the working memory (tracks, marks/lines, waypoints/routes data) to a memory card. There are two methods to save data: save data to a new file or save it to an existing file in which the previous data is written over.
  • Page 157 10. Operate the trackball to select “END”, and then press the [ENTER] knob. The message “NOW SAVING DATA TO MEMORY CARD. DO NOT TURN OFF DISPLAY UNIT UNTIL COMPLETED.” appears. When saving is completed, “COMPLETED SAVING DATA. PUSH ENTER KNOB TO CONTINUE.”...

  • Page 158: Displaying Data From A Memory Card

    10. RECORDING & PLAYING BACK DATA 10. Press the [ENTER] knob. The overwriting starts. The message “NOW SAVING DATA TO MEMORY CARD. DO NOT TURN OFF DISPLAY UNIT UNTIL COMPLETED.” appears. When the overwriting is finished, the message “COMPLETED SAVING DATA. PRESS KNOB TO CONTINUE.” appears.

  • Page 159: Playing Back Data From A Memory Card

    10.2.4 Playing back data from a memory card Files stored on a memory card can be loaded to the working memory and displayed on the screen. This is useful for analyzing data. However, waypoints/routes and setting data will be replaced with played back ones. For that reason, you may want to record the current display before replaying data.

  • Page 160: Deleting Files

    10. RECORDING & PLAYING BACK DATA Note 1: To escape, press the [CLEAR] key instead of the [ENTER] knob. Note 2: Loaded and current data are processed as follows: Tracks: Since loaded track data is added to internal track, oldest track will be erased when the track memory capacity is exceeded.

  • Page 161: Automatic Backup Function

    10.3 Automatic Backup Function Your unit can backup data (tracks, marks/lines, waypoints/route and setting data) automatically when turning the power on. There are two backup methods: backup by a memory card and backup by the internal memory. Note that the start-up sequence (until the normal display appears) may take longer when this function is active.

  • Page 162: Backup By Internal Memory

    10. RECORDING & PLAYING BACK DATA 10.3.2 Backup to internal memory 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [3] key to show the MEMORY CARD OPERATIONS & DATA TRANSFER menu. 3. Press the [6] key to show the AUTO BACKUP menu. 4.

  • Page 163: Internal Memory

    10.4 Internal Memory Your unit has five internal memories in which to store data. Data are saved and replayed between the working memory and internal memory. 10.4.1 Saving data to internal memory Data in the working memory can be saved to the internal memories. The total number of points for tracks, marks and lines is 16,000.

  • Page 164: Displaying Tracks And Marks Stored In The Internal Memory

    10. RECORDING & PLAYING BACK DATA 8. Press the [1] key to select “1. YES.” When there are data in a memory block selected, the following window appears. Press the [ENTER] knob to continue. The message “NOW SAVING DATA TO INTERNAL MEMORY. DO NOT TURN OFF DISPLAY UNIT UNTIL COMPLETED.”...
  • Page 165 3-7. DISPLAY DATA FROM INTERNAL MEMORY BLOCK BLOCK-1 BLOCK-2 BLOCK-3 BLOCK-4 BLOCK-5 TURN KNOB TO SELECT MENU AND PRESS KNOB TO DISPLAY DATA. Display data from internal memory menu 4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select TRACKS or MARKS from a block number you wish to load.

  • Page 166: Playing Back Data From The Internal Memory

    10. RECORDING & PLAYING BACK DATA 10.4.3 Playing back data from the internal memory Data in the internal memory can be loaded to the working memory and played back on the screen. However, loaded waypoint/route and setting data will replace current data. For that reason, you may want to record the current display before replaying data.

  • Page 167: Uploading, Downloading Data

    10.5 Uploading, Downloading Data You can upload/download mark, line, waypoint (in alphabetical order) and route (in numerical order) from/to a PC to the working memory, through the PC/NMEA IN port at the rear of the display unit. To upload/download, use the “Hyper Terminal (supplied with Windows)”, “Tera Term (free software)”...
  • Page 168 10. RECORDING & PLAYING BACK DATA 5. To download mark/line data, rotate the [ENTER] knob to select MARKS & LINES of TRANSFER TO PC. 6. Press the [1] key to select “1. YES.” 7. To download waypoint/route data, rotate the [ENTER] knob to select WAYPOINTS &...

  • Page 169: Uploading Data

    10.5.2 Uploading data Data in the PC can be uploaded to the working memory. Note: When waypoint or route data are uploaded, all data in the internal memory will be replaced with the uploaded data. 1. Connect the PC to the equipment. 2.
  • Page 170 10. RECORDING & PLAYING BACK DATA Waypoint data format PFEC, GPwpl, llll.llll, a, yyyyy.yyy, a, c----c, c, c----c, a <CR><LF> 1: Waypoint latitude 2: N/S 3: Waypoint longitude 4: E/W 5: Waypoint name (Number of characters is fixed 6 and space code is placed when the number of characters are less than 6.) 6: Waypoint color 7.
  • Page 171 Route data menu $GPRTE, x, x, a, ccc, c----c, c----c, ... , c----c <CR><LF> 1 2 3 1: Number of sentences required for one complete route data (1 to 4). See Note 2: Number of sentences currently used (1 to 4) 3: Message mode (Always set to C) 4: Route No.
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  • Page 173: 11. Video Sounder Operation

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.1 Principle of Operation The video sounder determines the distance between its transducer and underwater objects such as fish, lake bottom or seabed and displays the results on screen. It does this by utilizing the fact that an ultrasonic wave transmitted through water travels at a nearly constant speed of 4800 feet (1500 meters) per second.

  • Page 174: Sounder Displays

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.2 Sounder Displays There are nine display modes from which to choose: single frequency, dual-frequency, marker zoom, bottom zoom, bottom lock, bottom discrimination, A-scope, Mix display and plotter/sounder display. For Mix display, see paragraph 11.2.8. You may select a display as follows. 1.

  • Page 175: Dual-Frequency Display

    Auto mode Water temperature Minute marker Elapsed time Color bar Temp. scale Time marker Depth Tx frequency Note: The water temperature display requires a water temperature sensor. The water temperature graph can be turned on or off with TEMPERATURE GRAPH on the ECHO SOUNDER SYSTEM SETUP menu. For further details, see paragraph 11.18.

  • Page 176: Marker-Zoom Display (50 Khz Or 200 Khz)

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.2.3 Marker-zoom display (50 kHz or 200 kHz) The marker-zoom display expands a selected area of the normal sounder picture to full vertical size of the screen on the left-half window. You may specify the portion to expand by operating the VRM (Variable Range Marker). The area between the VRM and zoom marker is expanded.

  • Page 177: Bottom-Lock Display (50 Khz Or 200 Khz)

    11.2.5 Bottom-lock display (50 kHz or 200 kHz) The bottom-lock display provides a compressed normal picture on the right half of the screen and a 3 or 6 meters (10 or 20 feet) wide layer in contact with the bottom is expanded onto the left half of the screen. This mode is useful for discriminating bottom fish from the bottom echo.

  • Page 178: A-Scope Display (Single Display Only)

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.2.7 A-scope display (Single display only) The A-scope display, available in all modes, shows echoes at each transmission with amplitudes and tones proportional to their intensities, on the right 1/3 of the screen. It is useful for estimating fish species and seabed composition. Normal display 11-6...

  • Page 179: Mix Display

    11.2.8 Mix display This mode compares echo intensity between low and high frequencies, and displays echoes from tiny fish in discriminative colors. This is done by utilizing the fact that tiny fish return a stronger echo against a high frequency rather than a low frequency.

  • Page 180: Plotter (Or Pilot)/Sounder Display

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.2.9 Plotter (or Pilot)/sounder display This display provides the plotter display on the upper half of the screen and the normal sounder display on the bottom half (or 2/3 of screen: plotter, 1/3: sounder). It is useful for searching fish schools at cruising speed. Note that vertical division is also available.

  • Page 181: Automatic Sounder Operation

    11.3 Automatic Sounder Operation Automatic sounder operation is useful when you are preoccupied with other tasks and do not have the time to adjust the display. The automatic sounder function automatically selects the proper gain, range scale and clutter suppression level according to depth. It works as follows: Range changes automatically to locate the bottom on the lower half of screen.
  • Page 182 11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION How to enable automatic sounder operation 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [9] key to show the ECHO SOUNDER SETUP menu. 9. ECHO SOUNDER SETUP 1. AUTO MODE 2. NOISE LIMITER 3.
  • Page 183 Offsetting the basic range The basic range in the AUTO mode can be offset. This is useful for watching the bottom in detail. 1. Press the [RANGE] key to show the ECHO SOUNDER RANGE window. Echo sounder range window 2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to set offset value. (-100 to +300 ft) Note 1: This setting must be done within 10 seconds after pressing the [RANGE] key, otherwise the window will be erased.

  • Page 184: Manual Sounder Operation

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.4 Manual Sounder Operation Manual operation is useful for observing fish schools and bottom using fixed gain setting. 11.4.1 Selecting the manual mode 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [9] key to show the ECHO SOUNDER menu. 3.

  • Page 185: Selecting Display Range

    11.4.2 Selecting display range The basic range may be selected with the [RANGE] key, from the eight ranges shown in the illustration below. (These eight ranges may be programmed as desired. For details, see paragraph 11.15.) 1. Press the [RANGE] key to show the ECHO SOUNDER RANGE window. 2.

  • Page 186: Shifting The Basic Range

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.4.3 Shifting the basic range The shift function determines the start depth of the picture. Start depth (shift) is shown at the top of the screen. Note: This function is not available when the AUTO mode is on. 1.

  • Page 187: Adjusting Gain

    11.4.4 Adjusting gain Adjust the sensitivity of the receiver so excessive noise just disappears from the screen. Gain too high Gain proper 1. Press the [GAIN] key to show the GAIN window. For dual-frequency display, press the key again if necessary to select the frequency. 2.

  • Page 188: Measuring Depth, Time

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.5 Measuring Depth, Time The VRM measures the depth, and the time marker measures time. ● For measuring depth, roll the trackball in upward-downward direction to shift the VRM. ● For measuring time, roll the trackball in left-right direction to move the time marker to measure the elapsed time.
  • Page 189 000001 GPS2D WGS84 10.0 kt AUTO C 1'50" 48.6 Track cursor OFF: Trackball is available on plotter screen. Track cursor ON: Trackball is available on sounder screen. b) Operate the trackball to place the time marker on the fish school desired, and then press the appropriate numeric key among 1-7 to mark the location of the fish school on the plotter display.

  • Page 190: Entering Mark On The Display

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.6 Entering Mark on the Display You can mark on the plotter (or pilot) display through the sounder display. ● Press appropriate numeric key among 1 through 7 at the moment a fish school, etc. appears on the sounder screen. The sequence is as below depending on the display in use.

  • Page 191: Reducing Interference

    11.7 Reducing Interference Interference from other acoustic equipment operating nearby or other electronic equipment on your boat may show itself on the display as shown below. To reduce interference, do the following: 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2.

  • Page 192: Reducing Low-Level Noise

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.8 Reducing Low-Level Noise Dots (light-blue) may appear over most of the screen. This is mainly due to sediment in the water or noise. This noise can be suppressed. Note: Clutter cannot be adjusted in the AUTO mode. 1.

  • Page 193: White Marker

    11.9 White Marker The white marker functions to display a particular echo in white. For example, you may want to display the bottom echo in white to discriminate fish echoes near the bottom. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2.

  • Page 194: 11.10 Display Colors

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.10 Display Colors You can select the number of colors and background color to use as follows: 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [9] key to show the ECHO SOUNDER SETUP menu. 3.

  • Page 195: 11.11 Customizing Colors

    11.11 Customizing Colors In addition to the standard and factory programmed color sets, the user may set and store nine sets of display colors and recall them from the HUE window. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2.

  • Page 196: 11.12 Erasing Weak Echoes

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 10. Press the [ENTER] knob. The color changed at steps 8 and 9 is entered to the color bar. 11. Repeat steps 6 through 10 to change other color. 12. Press the [MENU] key several times to close the menu. Note: To restore the colors to the default setting: a) Open the USER COLOR SETUP menu.

  • Page 197: 11.13 Picture Advance Speed

    11.13 Picture Advance Speed The picture advance speed determines how quickly the vertical scan lines run across the screen. When selecting a picture advance speed, keep in mind that a fast advance speed will expand the size of the fish school horizontally on the screen and a slow advance speed will contact it.

  • Page 198: 11.14 Reviewing Past Picture

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.14 Reviewing Past Picture One past picture can be reviewed. Setting up to display past picture In the factory setting, the past picture cannot be displayed. To display, do the following. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2.

  • Page 199: 11.15 Alarms

    Reviewing the past picture This feature is only available with the single frequency display. 1. Press the [ENTER] knob. The picture freezes, and “REPLAY” appears at the top of the screen. Depending on your selection on menu, the picture is shown as below. PLAY: Rotate the [ENTER] knob counterclockwise to scroll the past picture.

  • Page 200: 11.15.1 Audio Alarm On/Off

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.15.1 Audio alarm on/off The audio alarm sounds whenever an alarm setting is violated. You can enable or disable the audio alarm. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [6] key to show the ALARMS SETUP menu. 6.

  • Page 201: 11.15.2 Fish Alarm

    11.15.2 Fish alarm The fish alarm sounds when a fish echo is within the preset alarm range. The depth at which fish live depends on species season and time of the day. The fish alarm can alert you when fish echoes are within a certain depth. Note that the sensitivity of the fish alarm can be set on the ECHO SOUNDER SYSTEM SETUP menu.

  • Page 202: Fish Alarm (B/L)

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.15.3 Fish alarm (B/L) The bottom-lock fish alarm sounds when a fish echo is within a predetermined distance from the bottom. This alarm is available for the bottom-lock and bottom discrimination displays. This alarm is useful to detect bottom fishes. Note that the sensitivity of the fish alarm can be set on the ECHO SOUNDER SYSTEM SETUP menu.

  • Page 203: 11.16 Programmable Key Setup

    11.16 Programmable Key Setup The programmable key ([PROG] key) provides one-touch execution of desired function. Also, the [SHIFT], [RANGE], [GAIN] and [VRM] keys can be programmed for other functions. The default programs for these keys settings are as shown in the table below. Key label PROG SHIFT...
  • Page 204 11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 6. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the function, and then press the [ENTER] knob. Note that the function of “E/S GAIN” is available for the [GAIN] key only. 7. Press the [MENU] key several times to close the menu. Menu item E/S SHIFT E/S RANGE...

  • Page 205: 11.17 Setting The Display Mode Screen

    11.17 Setting the DISPLAY MODE Screen The DISPLAY MODE screen appears when pressing the [DISP] key. Display type and order can be arranged as below. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [0] key to show the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 3.
  • Page 206 11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 0-4-1. ECHO SOUNDER 50/200 kHz DISPLAY MODES SETUP GO TO 1/2 PAGE OF E/S 50/200 kHz DISPLAY MODES SETUP VERTICAL - E/S 50/200 kHz HORIZONTAL - E/S 50/200 kHz HORIZONTAL - E/S 50/200 kHz + A-SCOPE E/S 50/200 kHz MIX HORIZONTAL 1:1 - PLOTTER + E/S 50/200 kHz HORIZONTAL 1:1 - PLOTTER NAV INFO1 + E/S 50/200 kHz...

  • Page 207: 11.18 Echo Sounder System Setup Menu

    11.18 ECHO SOUNDER SYSTEM SETUP Menu The ECHO SOUNDER SYSTEM SETUP menu sets up the sounder section. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [0] key to show the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 3. Press the [8] key to show the ECHO SOUNDER SYSTEM SETUP menu. 4.
  • Page 208 11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION FISH ALARM LEVEL Sets the alarm sensitivity, that is, the minimum echo strength which will trigger the fish alarms. HIGH: Red and stronger echoes trigger the alarm. MED: Yellow and stronger echoes trigger the alarm. LOW: Blue and stronger echoes trigger the alarm. TRANSMISSION Turns TX power on/off.
  • Page 209 11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION SMOOTHING Smoothes echoes to present stable display. The higher the setting the greater the smoothing. DEPTH INFORMATION Selects the size of the depth indication, L (large), S (small) or OFF. TEMPERATURE GRAPH Turns the temperature graph on or off. Note: This graph is not available on the HORIZONTAL 2:1 and VERTICAL 3:1 displays.

  • Page 210: 11.19 Echo Sounder Range Setup Menu

    11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 11.19 ECHO SOUNDER RANGE SETUP Menu This section shows you how to set custom ranges for basic range, zoom range (marker and bottom zoom) and bottom lock range. Note: All default basis ranges are restored whenever the unit of depth measurement is changed.

  • Page 211: 11.20 Interpreting The Sounder Display

    11.20 Interpreting the Sounder Display This section provides, using typical examples, the information necessary for interpreting the sounder display. Minute mark Surface noise Color bar Fish school 11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION 10.0 kt AUTO C 1'50" 17.6 58.6 Typical single frequency display Zero line Sea bottom 11-39...
  • Page 212 11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION Color bar The color bar shows the relation between echo intensity and echo color on the screen. The top color (reddish-brown) is the strongest color and the lower colors the weakest. The bar can be used as a reference to estimate density of a fish school, fish specifies and hardness of the bottom.
  • Page 213 Zero line The zero line represents the transducer’s position. It moves off the screen when a shifted range is used, or is shown at draft depth when ship’s draft is entered. Bottom echoes Bottom echoes are normally strongest and displayed in reddish-brown or red, but colors and width will vary with bottom material, depth, sea condition, installation, frequency, pulselength and sensitivity.
  • Page 214 11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION The nature of the bottom is known from the intensity and length of the bottom tail. Generally, when observing the bottom nature, the lower sounding frequency is used, the pulselength is set to long, and the gain setting is not disturbed. In the hard and craggy bottom, the bottom appears more reddish and with a long tail.
  • Page 215 If two fish schools appear with the same color at different depths, the one in deeper water is denser because the ultrasonic wave attenuates as it propagates and the fish school in deep water tends to be displayed in a weaker color. Less Reddish (Sparse echo) Reddish...
  • Page 216 11. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION Current rip A current rip develops when two ocean currents of different speeds, directions and water temperatures meet. Its on-screen appearance is as shown below. Surface noise When the sea is rough or the ship passes over a wake, surface noise may appear at the top of the screen.
  • Page 217 Unstable bottom echo The sea bottom echo may be displayed jagged like a saw. This results from that the beam direction and distance to the bottom changes by the ship's rolling and pitching in stormy weather. Unfixed bottom echo False image Every time the ultrasonic pulse is transmitted, some radiation escapes on each side of the beam, called “side lobes.”...
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  • Page 219: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    12. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 12.1 Maintenance Regular maintenance is important for continued performance. Important points to be checked from time to time are shown below. Location Antenna unit Check for loosened and corroded bolts. Antenna cable Check connection point for watertightness.

  • Page 220: Replacement Of Fuse

    12. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 12.2 Replacement of Fuse The fuse on the power cable protects the system from reverse polarity of the ship’s mains and equipment fault. If the fuse blows, find the cause before replacing it. Use only a 3 A fuse. Using the wrong fuse will damage the unit and void the warranty.

  • Page 221: Trackball Maintenance

    12.4 Trackball Maintenance If the cursor skips or moves abnormally, you may need to clean the trackball. 1. Turn the retainer ring counterclockwise 45° to unlock it. 2. Remove the retainer ring and ball. 3. Clean the ball with a soft lint-free cloth, and then blow carefully into the ball-cage to dislodge dust and lint.

  • Page 222: Simple Troubleshooting

    12. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 12.5 Simple Troubleshooting This section provides simple troubleshooting procedures which the user can follow to restore normal operation. If you cannot restore normal operation do not attempt to check inside the unit. Any trouble should be referred to a qualified technician.
  • Page 223 If… picture does not move though marks and characters appear zero line does not appear though the picture appears picture sensitivity is too low the depth indication is not displayed noise or interference shows on the display data is wrong though the water temperature graph appears.

  • Page 224: Diagnostics

    12. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 12.6 Diagnostics This section provides the procedures for testing the equipment for proper operation. Three tests are provided: MEMORY I/O TEST, KEYBOARD TEST and TEST PATTERN. 12.6.1 Memory I/O test The memory I/O test checks each memory circuits and signal I/O circuit, displaying program number.
  • Page 225 0-6. MEMORY I/O TEST PLOTTER NMEA IN/OUT 1 NMEA IN/OUT 2 NMEA IN RS232C BACKUP DATA INTERNAL BATTERY INTERNAL GPS INTERNAL BEACON ECHO SOUNDER PROGRAM NUMBER PLOTTER GPS RECEIVER BEACON RECEIVER ECHO SOUNDER PRESS MENU KEY TO FINISH THE TEST. Only when equipped with optional DGPS receiver board.

  • Page 226: Keyboard Test

    12. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 12.6.2 Keyboard test The keyboard test checks the controls on the display unit and remote controller for proper operation. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [0] key to show the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 3.

  • Page 227: Test Pattern

    12.6.3 Test pattern The test pattern test checks the display for proper display of colors. 1. Press the [MENU] key to show the main menu. 2. Press the [0] key to show the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 3. Press the [6] key to show the TEST & MEMORY CLEAR menu. 4.

  • Page 228: Clearing The Working Memory

    Soon after the memory is cleared, “BACK DATA: NG” and the message “SYSTEM HAS FAILED START UP TEST. PLEASE CONTACT A LOCAL FURUNO REPRESENTATIVE FOR REPAIR. PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE” appears on the startup test screen. This is normal; it is not a sign of malfunctions.

  • Page 229: Cold Start

    12.8 Cold Start Cold start is automatically executed at initial power application or when the GPS memory is cleared. This is done to acquire the Almanac to receive a GPS satellite. You can also do the cold start manually when the Almanac is too old to acquire a satellite;...
  • Page 230 12. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Almanac Every GPS satellite is broadcasting general orbital data (called Almanac) about all other satellites. The GPS receiver decodes the Almanac to calculate when and at what angle the GPS satellite is to appear. If there is no Almanac in the receiver the estimated arrival time of the GPS satellite cannot be found and thus GPS position fix cannot be calculated.

  • Page 231: Menu Tree

    MENU TREE [MENU] key 1. WAYPOINTS LIST 2. ROUTES LIST 3. MEMORY CARD OPERATIONS & DATA TRANSFER 4. MARKS/SHIP'S TRACKS SETUP Page 1 SORT (1. ALPHA, 2. DIST, 3. MARK) SPD TO CALC TTG (ACTUAL SPD, SIM SPD 0~99.9 kt; 0 kt) BACK TRACK (1.
  • Page 232 MENU TREE 4. MARKS/SHIP'S TRACKS SETUP Page 2 5. MARKS/SHIP'S TRACKS EDITION 6. ALARM SETUP AP-2 DISP TARGET TRACKS (1. ON, 2. OFF) TARGET TRACK COLOR (1. RED, 2. YEL, 3. GRN, 4. L-BLU, 5. PPL, 6. BLU, 7. WHT) TARGET TRACK STYLE (1.
  • Page 233 7. CHART SETUP OFFSET CHART POS (1. YES, 2. NO) LAT/LON GRID (0. OFF, select from among 7 colors; GRN) TEXT INFORMATION (1. YES, 2. NO) WAYPOINTS (1. LARGE, 2. SMALL, 3. OFF) WAYPOINT NAME (1. YES, 2. NO) CHART BORDER LINES (1. YES, 2. NO) LANDMASS (0.
  • Page 234 MENU TREE 0. SYSTEM 1. DISPLAY SETUP SETUP 2. NAVIGATOR SETUP AP-4 LANGUAGE (ENGLISH) KEY BEEP (1. ON, 2. OFF) SPEED SOURCE (1. INT GPS, 2. NMEA SOG, 3. NMEA STW, 4. INTERNAL E/S) NMEA SPEED CALIB (-50~+50%; +0%) TEMPERATURE SOURCE (1. NMEA, 2. INTERNAL E/S) NMEA TEMP CALIB (-40~+40˚C;...
  • Page 235 3. PROGRAMMABLE PROGRAMMABLE KEYS SETUP (WAYPOINTS LIST) KEYS & REMOTE SHIFT KEY SETUP (E/S SHIFT) CONTROLLER RANGE KEY SETUP (E/S RANGE) SETUP GAIN KEY SETUP (E/S GAIN) VRM KEY SETUP (VRM) REMOTE CONTROLLER KEY 1 SETUP (WAYPOINT KEY) REMOTE CONTROLLER KEY 2 SETUP (PRESS KNOB TO ENTER) REMOTE CONTROLLER KEY 3 SETUP (CLEAR KEY) REMOTE CONTROLLER KEY 4 SETUP (MARK 1) REMOTE CONTROLLER KEY 5 SETUP (RANGE - ZOOM IN)
  • Page 236 MENU TREE 7. SIMULATION MODE 8. ECHO SOUNDER SYSTEM SETUP ECHO SOUNDER SYSTEM SETUP ECHO SOUNDER RANGE SETUP AP-6 PLOTTER (1. SIM, 2. LIVE) SPEED (0~99.9 kt; 0 kt) COURSE (1. DIRECTION, 2. 8 FIGURE) DIRECTION (0~359.9˚; 0˚) LATITUDE (90˚ 0.0'N~90˚ 0.0S; 45˚ 35.000'N) LONGITUDE (180˚...

  • Page 237: World Time Chart

    WORLD TIME CHART AP-7...

  • Page 238: Geodetic Chart List

    GEODETIC CHART LIST 001 : WGS84 002 : WGS72 003 : TOKYO : Mean Vallue (Japan, Korea, and Okinawa) 004 : NORTH AMERICAN 1927 : Mean Vallue (CONUS) 005 : EUROPEAN 1950 : Mean Vallue 006 : AUSTRALIAN GEODETIC 1984 : Australla and Tasmania Island 007 : ADINDAN : Mean Value(Ethiopia and Sudan)

  • Page 239: Icons

    ICONS Icon Selected mark’s shape and color. Shape: Color: RED, YEL, GRN, L-BLU, PPL, BLU, WHT North marker points to North. Correct chart and suitable scale. Chart over-enlarged. Chart card not inserted. Wrong chat card. Chart scale too small. Alarm setting violated. Track is not being recoded.

  • Page 240: What Is Waas

    During this developmental period, which may last for several years, there is no guarantee of the accuracy, integrity, continuity, or availability of the SBAS signal. Furuno will accept no responsibility for the use of the signal for other than the above stated purpose. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgment while using the SBAS signal.

  • Page 241: Specifications

    Cross track error and border alarms Ship’s speed in and out alarms FURUNO chart card or NAVIONICS chart card available Ship’s L/L position (Loran C/A or Decca TDs also available) Date and Time, Ship’s speed, Chart scale, Waypoint L/L position,...
  • Page 242 Antenna unit: -25℃ to + 70℃ Display unit: -15℃ to + 55℃ 95% (40℃) Antenna unit: IPX6 Display unit: IPX2 (external monitor attached: IPX0) IEC60945 chassis: Munsell 2.5GY5/1.5, Panel: N3.0 N9.5 (white) Standard: 0.6 m Steering: 0.4 m SP - 2 GP-3500F E4421S03B...

  • Page 243: Index

    INDEX A-scope display ...11-6 Alarms...11-27 Almanac...12-12 Anchor watch alarm...8-3 ANTENNA HEIGHT...9-19 ANTENNA POSITION ...9-16 Arrival alarm ...8-3 Auto mode ...11-10 BACKGROUND...9-5 Basic range...11-14 Battery ...12-2 BAUD RATE ...9-33 BEARING READOUT...9-13 Border alarm...8-4 Bottom echoes...11-41 Bottom discrimination display...11-5 Bottom-lock display ...11-5 Bottom-zoom display...11-4 Brilliance ...1-6 Cold start ...12-11...
  • Page 244 INDEX MAGNETIC VARIATION ...9-14 Mark color...4-3 Marker-zoom display ... 11-4 Marks ...4-1 Mark size ...4-4 MARK STATUS ...9-15 Manual mode...11-12 Memory card...10-2 Memory I/O test ...12-6 Mini chart card ... 1-3, 2-13 Mix display... 11-7 MOB mark ...1-12 NAV AIDS ...9-5 NAV INFO 1 display...2-3 Near service ...7-6 NMEA DEPTH CALIB ...9-13...
  • Page 245 INDEX VRM...2-12, 11-16 Waypoint data...5-13 Waypoint data format ...10-18 WAYPOINT INFO ...9-15 WAYPOINT NAME ...9-5 WAYPOINT STATUS ...9-15 WAYPOINT SWITCHING ...9-14 White marker ...11-21 Working memory ...10-1 XTE alarm...8-4 XTE monitor...2-5 Zero line...11-41 ZOOM MARKER ...11-37 IN-3...

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