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Raymarine RayTech RNS 5.0 User Manual (152 pages)

Raymarine RayTech RNS 5.0 Software: Users Manual

Brand: Raymarine | Category: Software | Size: 6 MB

User Manual
1
Table of Contents
3
Important Information

9
- Intended Use
  9
- Safety Notices
  9
- The Limits of Electronic Navigation
  10
- About this Manual
  11
- Conventions Used
  11
- Product Use
  11
- System Integration
  12
- Technical Accuracy
  12
Chapter 1: System Overview, Features and Requirements

13
- Introduction
  13
- System Overview
  13
- System Features
  13
  - Easy Marine Navigation
    13
  - Chart Formats
    13
  - Comprehensive Weather/ Oceanographic Reporting
    14
  - Advanced Graphical User Interface
    14
  - Contour Display
    14
  - Sailboat Racing
    14
  - Fishing
    15
- System Requirements
  15
  - Minimum System Requirements
    15
  - Optimum System Requirements
    15
Chapter 2: Getting Started

17
- Introduction
  17
- How Do I Install RNS
  17
  - From a CD
    17
  - From the Internet
    17
- How Do I Run RNS for the First Time
  18
- How Do I Set up RNS
  20
- How Do I Install Instruments to RNS
  21
- How Do I Install Charts
  21
Chapter 3: The User Interface and Controls

25
- Introduction
  25
- What Does the Screen Show Me
  25
- How Do I Use the Interface
  26
  - Drop down Menus
    26
  - Toolbars
    27
  - Softkeys
    27
  - Pathfinder Panel
    28
  - Right Mouse Menus
    28
- How Is Information Displayed
  29
  - Selection Dialog Box
    29
  - Action Box
    29
  - Data Box
    30
  - Alert and Information Dialog Box
    30
  - Application Information Box
    30
- Can I Change What I See on the Screen
  31
  - How Do I Move Around a Split Page
    32
Chapter 4: Using Waypoints

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- Introduction
  33
  - What Is a Waypoint
    33
- How Can I Place a Waypoint
  33
- How Do I Navigate to a Waypoint
  36
  - Using the WAYPT Button
    36
  - Using the Cursor
    36
  - Using the Waypoints List
    36
- How Do I Move a Waypoint
  37
- How Do I Edit Waypoint Details
  37
Chapter 5: Using Charts

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- Introduction
  41
  - Use Your Charts Safely
    41
- What Does the Chart Show Me
  41
- How Do I Open a Chart
  42
- How Do I Move Around the Chart
  42
  - Chart Panning
    42
  - Zooming
    42
  - How Do I Find My Boat on the Chart
    43
- How Do I Choose a Chart Type
  44
- How Do I Use Chart Layers
  44
  - Chart Order
    45
Chapter 6: Using Routes

47
Chapter 7: Using Radar

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- Introduction
  53
- How Do I Display the Radar in a New Page
  53
- What Does the Radar Picture Show Me
  54
- Can I Change How the Picture Is Shown
  55
- How Do I Get the Best Radar Picture
  56
  - How Do I Use the Gain Functions
    56
    
    Gain Mode
    57
    
    Rain Mode
    57
  - How Do I Make a Target Clearer
    58
  - Interference Rejection
    58
- How Do I Set up the Radar Display
  59
  - How Do I Change the Displayed Range
    59
- How Do I Mark a Position on the Radar Screen
  59
- How Do I Use Radar to Help Avoid a Collision
  61
  - Range Rings
    61
  - Vrms/Ebls
    61
  - Marpa
    63
  - What Is MARPA
    63
  - What Are Target Vectors and History
    65
  - How Do I Acquire MARPA Targets
    65
  - How Do I Cancel a MARPA Target
    66
  - How Do I View MARPA Target Data
    67
Chapter 8: Using Sonar

69
Chapter 9: Using RNS Advanced Features

85
Chapter 10:The USB Navigation Keyboard

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- Introduction
  115
- How Do I Use the Controls
  115
- How Do I Install the Keyboard
  117
- How Do I Set up RNS for Use with the Keyboard
  117
- What Does the RNS Screen Show Me
  117
Chapter 11:Troubleshooting

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- Introduction
  119
- Troubleshooting RNS
  119
- How Can I Get Technical Support
  122
  - World Wide Web
    123
  - Help Us to Help You
    123
  - How Can I Contact Raymarine in the US
    123
  - How Can I Contact Raymarine in Europe
    124
Appendix A: Charts

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- Chart Formats
  125
- Chart Types
  126
- Displaying Chart Object and Source Information
  126
Appendix B: Radar

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- What Is Radar
  129
- Maximum Radar Range
  129
- Range Control
  130
- Standard Range Scales
  131
- Interpreting the Radar Picture
  131
- Identifying False Echo Returns
  132
- Side Lobes
  132
- Indirect Echoes
  133
- Multiple Echoes
  133
- Blind Sectors or Shadow Effect
  133
- Sea Clutter
  134
- Rain Clutter
  134
Appendix C: Sonar

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- How the Sonar Works
  135
- Bottom Indications
  135
- Displaying Targets
  136
- Target Depth
  136
- Range and Shift Values
  137
Appendix D: Toolbars

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- Route Menu
  140
- Tools Menu
  140
- View Menu
  141
- Standard Toolbar
  142
- Window Menu
  142
- Help Menu
  142
- View Toolbar
  145
Appendix E: List of Abbreviations

149
Appendix F: Glossary of Terms

151

Raymarine RayTech RNS 5.0 Getting Started (46 pages)

Raymarine RayTech RNS 5.0 Software: Software Guide

Brand: Raymarine | Category: Software | Size: 1 MB

Getting Started
1
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks
2
Table of Contents
3
Important Information
5
- About this Manual
  5
- Intended Use
  5
- Safety Notices
  5
- The Limits of Electronic Navigation
  6
- Conventions Used
  7
- Product Use
  7
- Technical Accuracy
  8
- System Integration
  8
System Overview and Features
9
- Easy Marine Navigation
  10
- System Overview
  10
- System Features
  10
- Chart Formats
  10
- Advanced Graphical User Interface
  11
- D Contour Display
  11
- Sailboat Racing
  11
- Optimum System Requirements
  13
- Minimum System Requirements
  13
Getting Started
13
- Driver Update
  15
- Useful Websites
  18
- Installation from the Internet
  20
- What Is System Integration
  23
System Integration
23
- What Is NMEA
  24
- Emc Installation Guidelines
  25
Installation Guidelines
25
Interfacing RNS
29
- Mounting the Interface Box
  33
- Integrated System Checks
  41
- World Wide Web
  43
- Accessories and Parts
  43
Technical Support
43

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Table of Contents

Important Information

Chapter 1: System Overview, Features and Requirements

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Chapter 3: The User Interface and Controls

Chapter 4: Using Waypoints

Chapter 5: Using Charts

Chapter 6: Using Routes

Chapter 7: Using Radar

Chapter 8: Using Sonar

Chapter 9: Using RNS Advanced Features

Chapter 10:The USB Navigation Keyboard

Chapter 11:Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Charts

Appendix B: Radar

Appendix C: Sonar

Appendix D: Toolbars

Appendix E: List of Abbreviations

Appendix F: Glossary of Terms

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