Chapter 1: Overview; Introduction - Raymarine SL72 Owner's Handbook Manual

Chapter 1: Overview

Chapter 1: Overview

1.1 Introduction

This handbook describes the Raymarine SL72 PLUS Pathfinder Radar and
SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter system. It gives details for
installation, operation and maintenance of the systems.
Note: Many illustrations in this handbook show example screens. The screen
you see on your display depends on your system configuration and set up op-
tions, so it may differ from the illustration.
How to Use This Handbook
If you are installing the display system yourself, you should read Chapter 8
before you start the installation. This chapter also provides information that
will be useful if you are connecting your system to other equipment.
For an overview of the display unit controls, read Chapter 1.
Chapter 2 will help you start using your system.
For detailed information on radar operations refer to Chapter 3 and Chapter 4.
If you have an SL72RC PLUS, refer to Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 for
chartplotter operating details.
To change the system set up defaults, read Chapter 7.
Details on installing your display unit and radar scanner are given in
Chapter 8.
The handbook is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 provides an overview of the features and functions of the LCD
Display. This chapter also provides an overview of the controls. You should
read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the system.
Chapter 2 explains how to start using the display and describes how to use
some of the basic radar, and SL72RC PLUS chartplotter functions.
Chapter 3 provides detailed operating information for the main radar
functions - adjusting the radar picture; measuring distances and bearings;
setting guard zones and alarms.
Chapter 4 provides detailed operating information for integrated radar
system functions, including using marks, man overboard and cursor echo.
Chapter 5 provides detailed operating information for standard chartplotter
functions - using chart cards, plotting waypoint and routes, following routes,
and using tracks.
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