Using C-Map Nt Model; Inserting Chart Card; Cursor And Data Display - Furuno GP-1640F Operator's Manual

12. USING C-MAP NT MODEL

The GP-1640F C-MAP NT series uses
FURUNO mini chart card and C-MAP NT-FP
chart card. These charts show accurate
coastlines, depth contours, place names, aids
to navigation such as buoys and lighthouses,
and other navigational marks.

12.1 Inserting Chart Card

Insert an appropriate chart card before turning
on the power.
1. Push down the lid catch to open the chart
card slot cover.
Location of chart card slot cover
2. Insert appropriate chart card groove side
up.
3. Close the slot cover to protect the chart
drive. (Keep the slot cover closed at all
times.)
Note1: Turn off the power before inserting or
ejecting the chart card.
Note2: When using C-MAP NT-FP card, do
not eject it while a chart is being drawn.
This may cause the equipment to stop
working.
Card slot

12.2 Cursor and Data Display

Besides its fundamental functions of providing
position data, the cursor can also show caution
area, depth area, source of data, etc. Further,
you can display information about an icon by
placing the cursor on it.
1. Press the cursor pad to turn the cursor on.
34° 12.345' N FROM
135° 12.345' E
DGPS 3D
Plotter display
2. Use the cursor pad to place the cursor on
the position desired.
3. Press the [ENTER] key to open the Objects
window. For example the following window
appears.
Objects
Caution area
Depth area
Source of data
Objects window
NORTH
16.45nm
UP
OS 276.9°
ZOOM
IN
ZOOM
OUT
COURSE
UP
GO TO
CURSOR
CENTER
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