Important Information; Warning; Caution; Cleaning Procedure For The Plotter Screen - VDO MAP 7w Plus GPS User Manual

Important Information

WARNING

Electronic charts displayed by the chart plotter are believed to be accurate and
reliable, but they are not intended to replace official charts which should remain
your main reference for all the matters related to the execution of a safe naviga-
tion. For this reason we would like to remind you that you are required to carry on
board and use the officially published and approved nautical charts.

CAUTION

Please read through this manual before the first operation. If you have any
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questions, please contact the Company's customer service or your local
dealer.
The chart plotter is not built water proof. Please give attention to avoid
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water intrusion into the chart plotter. Water damage is not covered by the
warranty.
Extensive exposure to heat may result in damage to the chart plotter.
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Connection to the power source with reversed polarity will damage the chart
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plotter severely. This damage is not covered by the warranty.
The chart plotter contains dangerous high voltage circuits which only expe-
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rienced technicians MUST handle.
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Exposure of the display to UV rays may shorten the life of the liquid crystals
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used in your plotter. This limitation is due to the current technology of the
LCD displays.
Avoid overheating which may cause loss of contrast and, in extreme cases,
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a darkening of the screen. Problems which occur from overheating are re-
versible when temperature decreases.
Please be aware that the serial ports are not opto-isolated and then the
external device is electrically connected to the chart plotter. This allow the
connection of high speed devices, like Radar or Fish Finder. If you are
connecting a NMEA0183 device and you would like to isolate it from the chart
plotter, you have to add the opto-isolator externally.

CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE PLOTTER SCREEN

Cleaning of the plotter screen is a very important operation and must be done
carefully. Since the surface is covered by a antireflective coating, the procedure
for cleaning all the surfaces can be performed in the following procedure. You
need a tissue and a cleaning spray containing Isopropanole (a normal spray cleaner
sold for the PC screen, for example PolaClear by Polaroid). Fold the tissue or lens
tissue into a triangular shape, moisten the tip and use the index finger behind a
corner to move the tissue across the surface, in overlapping side to side strokes.
If the tissue is too wet, a noticeable film will be left in its path and you will need
to repeat the process. If too dry, the tissue won't glide easily, and may damage
the surface.
NOTE We will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this
material.
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