Resetting Distance Run; Choosing External Heading Source For Backup - Furuno SC-50S Operator's Manual

2. OPERATION
2.13

Resetting Distance Run

The distance run may be reset to zero as below when the source of distance run
is GPS or VBW.
1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu.
2. Choose TRIP MENU and then press the ENT key.
3. Choose RESET DISTANCE and then press the ENT key.
4. Choose YES and then press the ENT key.
5. Press the DISP key to close the menu.
2.14

Choosing External Heading Source for Backup

Choose the source of heading data as below.
2. Press the HDG SETUP key.
HEADING SETUP
OFFSET : +000.0˚
(SERVICE ONLY)
HEADING : INT
INT HDG - - - . -
EXT HDG - - - . -
3. "HEADING" is selected; press the ENT key.
4. Choose INT or EXT as appropriate. Normally choose INT. If own GPS sensor
is not working and a heading sensor such as a gyrocompass is available,
choose EXT.
5. Press the ENT key.
6. Press the DISP key to close the menu.
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RESET DISTANCE?
ARE YOU SURE?
RESET DISTANCE prompt
Never switch from internal to external
heading while the autopilot is in the
automatic mode. Change to the
manual mode before switching.
OFFSET : Heading offset. See service manual for instructions.
HEADING : Select heading source. Choose INT for normal use.
INT HDG
°
EXT HDG
°
Heading setup menu
YES NO
CAUTION
"SERVICE ONLY" means heading offset shown
for display only.
If a gyrocomapss is connected for primary means,
leaving this equipment as backup, choose EXT.
: Bow heading. Includes offset.
: Heading fed from external equipment.