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  • Page 1 VesselView 704...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 - Getting Started Declaration of Conformity ............2 VesselView Overview..............4 CE....................2 VesselView Screen Display Locations and Descriptions..6 Test Reports................2 VesselView Front Controls............7 Notified Body Involved............. 2 Connectors................8 RCM................... 3 Card Reader................8 Test Reports................
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  • Page 7 Section 1 - Getting Started Section 1 - Getting Started 1    Table of Contents Declaration of Conformity ............2 VesselView Overview..............4 CE ..................2 VesselView Screen Display Locations and Test Reports ............... 2 Descriptions ................ 6 Notified Body Involved ............2 VesselView Front Controls ..........
  • Page 8 Section 1 - Getting Started Declaration of Conformity Mercury Marine declares that the following product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the requirements of EU directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive) and satisfies all the technical regulations applicable. The assessment has been carried out in accordance with Annex II of the above directive.
  • Page 9 Mercury Marine declares that the following product complies with the requirements of Australia and New Zealand as required under section 182 of the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and under section 131(1)(g) of the New Zealand Radiocommunications Act 1989 respectively.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT:  VesselView is a multifunction display (MFD) that is compatible with products manufactured by Mercury Marine Outboards, Mercury MerCruiser, and Mercury Diesel. Some of the functions explained in this manual will be disabled depending on the power package it is connected to.
  • Page 11 VesselView is a display extension for autopilot and joystick operations. Functionality of these piloting features are controlled through Mercury Marine's autopilot control area network (CAN) pad. VesselView will show if a mode of control is active or in standby; pop‑ups will appear as the vessel arrives at waypoints, prompting response to turns. Additional display text can be used to adjust the engines and drives to achieve maximum efficiency.
  • Page 12 Section 1 - Getting Started VesselView Screen Display Locations and Descriptions VesselView has multiple fields that display specific engine information and active modes. To activate and display information through the touch sensitive screen, the operator can use the following gestures. 77727 Dual-Engine Display Example Autopilot controller Engines controller...
  • Page 13 Section 1 - Getting Started 77728 Quad-Engine Display Example Autopilot controller Engines controller Autopilot control tab open—navigation and position features Port engine RPM display Port center engine RPM display Steering position indicator System status or mode display Starboard engine RPM display Starboard center engine RPM display Fuel tank and available quantity (single tank configuration shown) VesselView Front Controls...
  • Page 14 Section 1 - Getting Started Connectors Ethernet (5‑pin connector) not used ® NMEA 2000 (Micro‑C connector) Power and power control (4‑pin connector) 76934 Card Reader 76935 ® A microSD card can be used to update the software. NOTE: MicroSD cards up to a maximum of 256 GB capacity are supported in FAT32, ExFAT or NTFS file system. Always shut the protective cover securely after inserting or removing a microSD card to keep the slot watertight.
  • Page 15 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Table of Contents 2  Setup..................10 Editing Data Sources ............12   Opening the Settings Page ..........10 Factory Reset ..............13 Editing Preferences ............12 Active Trim Setup..............13 90-8M0220645  ...
  • Page 16 "Use your device now" on the welcome screen. Opening the Settings Page The settings page contains a menu of all available settings for the device. To open the settings page, select the tiles icon in the lower right corner of the Mercury gauges screen. Tiles icon 78617 A screen with the applications and an alerts window will be displayed.
  • Page 17 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup The settings page will open with the list of menus for all available device settings. To return to the Mercury gauges screen, select the Mercury logo at the top of the menu bar on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 18 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Editing Preferences After initial setup has been completed, the language, country, time, and unit preferences can always be edited. Open the settings page, and then select Preferences. Scroll through the available options and edit any preferences as needed. Settings icon Preferences Preferences menu...
  • Page 19 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Factory Reset The VesselView display may be reset to factory defaults if necessary. Open the settings page, then select General, and then the Reset option. Follow the instructions on‑screen to reset the device. Setting icon General menu Reset 78600...
  • Page 20 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup If the Active Trim setup was previously completed but requires modification, the setup will need to be accessed from the Boat network menu instead. Navigate to the devices list and scroll to select one of the SmartCraft Connect modules. Select the additional items menu and then select Active Trim setup.
  • Page 21 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Follow the on‑screen instructions to set the full trim up adapted value. Then select Next step. Next step 78625 Follow the on‑screen instructions to set the full trim down adapted value. Then select Next step. Next step 78626 90-8M0220645  ...
  • Page 22 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Next select the desired major trim profile selection. At this point, the boat may be operated to test the Active Trim function in each of the profile numbers, follow the on‑screen instructions. After making the desired selection, select Confirm.
  • Page 23 Section 3 - Features and Operation Section 3 - Features and Operation Table of Contents Cruise Control................18 Autoheading ............. 24 Activating Cruise Control Mode ........18 Engaging Autoheading ........24 Troll Control................19 Route ................. 25 Active Trim................20 Positioning Functions............27 3 ...
  • Page 24 Section 3 - Features and Operation Cruise Control The cruise feature allows the operator to select a setpoint and adjust the value so the boat maintains a specific speed or engine RPM. NOTE: Cruise Control can be disabled by placing the remote control levers in neutral. Activating Cruise Control Mode To activate the Cruise autopilot option, select the Engines tab on the left‑hand side of the screen.
  • Page 25 Section 3 - Features and Operation Troll Control Troll RPM ranges are power package dependent, but the maximum RPMs for all engines or outboards is 1000 RPM. To activate Troll Control, select the Engines tab on the left‑hand side of the screen. Select the Troll Control tile in the engine control bar.
  • Page 26 77740 Active Trim Requirements Additional hardware for your vessel may be required for the Active Trim features to function. See your authorized Mercury Marine dealer for information on required hardware. Introduction to Active Trim Active Trim is Mercury Marine’s patented GPS‑based automatic trim system. This intuitive, hands‑free system continually adjusts engine or drive trim for changes in operating conditions to improve performance, fuel economy, and ease of operation.
  • Page 27 Section 3 - Features and Operation 4. Override When the boat operator uses manual trim, the Active Trim system is immediately overridden, returning full control to the operator. 61899 Active Trim Operation • Active Trim automatically controls trim to maintain the optimum engine or drive position based on engine RPM and boat speed.
  • Page 28 Section 3 - Features and Operation Minor Trim Profiles: Minor trim profiles are selected in the active trim control menu. Once a desirable major trim profile has been selected, select a minor trim profile. Slight variations in the minor trim profiles can be made to help compensate for boat loading—passenger or gear distribution, changes in ballast or fuel tank levels, weather, propping, and operator preference.
  • Page 29 Section 3 - Features and Operation The current minor profile number is displayed as shown. Select the increase or decrease tiles to adjust the minor profile number as desired. Press ON to enable Active Trim. The minor trim profile may also be adjusted while the active trim is active.
  • Page 30 Section 3 - Features and Operation • Bowhook Autopilot menu Navigation functions Positioning functions 78567 When any autopilot function is active, press the red STBY (standby) tile on the left menu to disengage the function and give the operator full control of the boat. IMPORTANT: The autopilot functions can always be disengaged by turning the steering wheel or moving the control levers to a new gear position.
  • Page 31 Section 3 - Features and Operation Heading adjustments can be made on‑screen, in 1° and 10° increments. 78569 Autopilot menu Autoheading tile Autoheading status Target boat heading Current heading indicator—boat is on target when indicator is centered 1° heading change tiles (port and starboard) 10°...
  • Page 32 Section 3 - Features and Operation • A route, including waypoints 1, 2, and 3, is represented by the straight dashed‑line. The autopilot system will attempt to navigate this route. It is the responsibility of the captain to ensure that the route does not contain any hazards, and to keep watch while underway.
  • Page 33 Section 3 - Features and Operation Select the Autopilot menu and then the Route tile. Engage Route mode and acknowledge the collision hazard warning message. 78570 Autopilot menu Route tile Collision hazard warning message • The warning horn will sound a single beep to let the operator know that Route mode is operational. •...
  • Page 34 Section 3 - Features and Operation WARNING A rotating propeller, a moving boat, or a device attached to a moving boat can cause serious injury or death to people in the water. When Skyhook is engaged, the propellers rotate and the boat moves to maintain the position of the boat. Stop the engines immediately whenever anyone is in the water near the boat.
  • Page 35 Section 3 - Features and Operation Once Drifthook is active, the heading may be adjusted with the heading adjust tiles. Press the red STANDBY tile to disengage Drifthook or manually take control of the boat with the helm controls any time. Autopilot menu Drifthook tile Drifthook status...
  • Page 36 Section 3 - Features and Operation Sport Exhaust Feature Description NOTE: Sport Exhaust is only available on certain outboard models. The Sport Exhaust feature allows the operator to change the sound of the outboard idle relief exhaust volume. Enabling the Sport Exhaust feature opens an exhaust passage, allowing a more deep exhaust sound. Sport Exhaust Selection Select the Engines tile to open the engine control menu.
  • Page 37 Section 3 - Features and Operation To open the Engine Data page, tap the VesselView screen anywhere on the main gauges display. A menu icon will appear in the upper right corner of the screen momentarily, select that menu icon before it disappears to open a menu on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 38 Section 3 - Features and Operation NOTE: Not all engines are equipped with oil level monitoring, that field of data will not be present on engines not equipped with oil level sensors. Engine Data page Oil level status 78607 Active Oil Level Check On engines that support active oil level checks, the engine oil level data may show "Data expired"...
  • Page 39 Section 3 - Features and Operation The oil level check may take several minutes to complete, and the results may be completed at different times for each engine. All results will be displayed when the check is complete. Engine Data page Oil level statuses 78611 Oil Level Check...
  • Page 40 Section 3 - Features and Operation Engine Scheduled Maintenance When the scheduled maintenance time is fully depleted, a maintenance pop‑up will appear after the start‑up scan. The operator can close the pop‑up, but the reminder will appear at every key‑on of the vessel. Acknowledgment of the maintenance reminder will reset the maintenance time frame in VesselView.
  • Page 41 Section 4 - Warning Alarms Section 4 - Warning Alarms Table of Contents Alerts—Faults and Alarms............36 Low Fuel Alarm ..............38 4    90-8M0220645    APRIL 2024 Page 35...
  • Page 42 Alerts—Faults and Alarms Mercury warnings, faults, and alarms will be shown regardless of what screen is displayed at the time of the alarm. When an alert is activated, the screen will display a window showing the alert text near the lower right side of the screen.
  • Page 43 78585 Critical alarms are usually accompanied with a response from the Mercury Engine Guardian System, which can include reduced power, reduced maximum RPM, or a forced idle condition. All critical faults give an audible notice to the operator. A critical fault will sound the warning horn for a continuous six seconds.
  • Page 44 Section 4 - Warning Alarms Low Fuel Alarm The low fuel and other auxiliary alarms may be configured in the alerts menu page. Open the settings page and then the Alerts menu from the list of settings. Settings icon Alerts menu Fuel low alert settings Alerts history Add new alert...
  • Page 45 Section 5 - Software Update Procedures Section 5 - Software Update Procedures Table of Contents How to Update the VesselView Display Software....40 Updating the VesselView MFD Software ......40 Checking Current Software Version of MFD ....40 Update Through the Micro SD Card........41 Update Through Wi‑Fi .............
  • Page 46 SD card reader in each unit. Checking Current Software Version of MFD The latest software for the VesselView is available online for general download at Mercury's website; https:// www.mercurymarine.com. To understand what software version is in VesselView, power up VesselView. If VesselView is already powered up, open the settings page.
  • Page 47 Downloading the Current Software All VesselView software updates can be found on the Mercury Marine website at: https://www.mercurymarine.com. Download the file to a 2 GB or higher capacity micro SD card with a FAT or FAT 32 format. To check the format of the micro SD card, use a computer to bring up the properties of the card to confirm the format.
  • Page 48 41-71 Bessemer Drive P.O. Box 1939 Parc Industriel de Petit-Rechain Dandenong South, Victoria 3175 Australia Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939 USA B-4800 Verviers, Belgium © 2024 Mercury Marine 90-8M0220645 APRIL 2024...