Furuno GP-1870F User Manual

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GPS PLOTTER/SOUNDER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Model

GP-1670F/GP-1870F

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The paper used in this manual

9-52 Ashihara-cho,

A:JUN

2012

C:FEB.15, 2013

Pub. No.

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*00017659312*

Nishinomiya, 662-8580, JAPAN

is elemental chlorine free.

・FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer

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GP-1670F/GP-1870F

Printed in Japan

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

General

• This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international users.

• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.

• Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO.

• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.

• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.

• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be different from the screens you see on your display. The screens you see depend on your system configuration and equipment settings.

• Save this manual for future reference.

• Any modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by FURUNO will cancel the warranty.

• SDHC is a registered trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective holders.

How to discard this product

Discard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for the correct method of disposal.

How to discard a used battery

Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.

In the European Union

The crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that all types of batteries must not be discarded in standard trash, or at a trash site. Take the used batteries to a battery collection site according to your national legislation and the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EU.

In the USA

The Mobius loop symbol (three chasing arrows) indicates that Ni-Cd and lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled. Take the used batteries to a battery collection site according to local laws.

In the other countries

There are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can increase when the other countries make their own recycle symbols in the future.

Ni-Cd Pb

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The operator must read the safety instructions before attempting to operate the equipment.

WARNING

CAUTION

Warning, Caution

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Prohibitive Action

WARNING

Do not open the equipment.

The equipment uses high voltage that can cause electrical shock. Refer any repair work to a qualified technician.

If water leaks into the equipment or something is dropped into the equipment, immediately turn off the power at the switchboard.

Fire or electrical shock can result.

If the equipment is giving off smoke or fire, immediately turn off the power at the switchboard.

WARNING

Fire or electrical shock can result.

If you feel the equipment is acting abnormally or giving off strange noises, immediately turn off the power at the switchboard and contact a FURUNO service technician.

Mandatory Action

WARNING

Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.

Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result.

Make sure no rain or water splash leaks into the equipment.

Fire or electrical shock can result if water leaks into the equipment.

Do not place liquid-filled containers on or near the equipment.

Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid spills into the equipment.

Do not operate the equipment with wet hands.

Electrical shock can result.

Use the proper fuse.

WARNING

Electrical current flows to the pins of the transducer connector when the power is on, regardless of whether the transducer cable is connected or not.

If the transducer cable is not connected, cover the transducer connector with the supplied cap to prevent electrical shock.

Use of the wrong fuse can cause fire or electrical shock.

CAUTION

Do no turn on the equipment with the transducer out of water.

The transducer can be damaged.

The picture is not refreshed when picture advancement is stopped.

Maneuvering the vessel in this condition can result in a dangerous situation.

Adjust the gain correctly.

Incorrect gain may give a wrong depth indication, which could result in a dangerous situation.

The data presented by this equipment is intended as a source of navigation information.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The prudent navigator never relies exclusively on any one source of navigation information, for safety of vessel and crew.

The LCD panel is made of glass. Handle it with care.

Injury can result if the glass breaks.

Follow the compass safe distances shown below to prevent interference to a magnetic compass.

Standard compass

GP-1670F

GP-1870F

Warning Label

Do not remove the label.

0.30 m

Steering

compass

0.30 m

To avoid electrical shock,do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.

Warning Label

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FOREWORD ...................................................................................................................ix

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..........................................................................................xi

EQUIPMENT LISTS.......................................................................................................xii

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW .................................................................................1-1

1.1 Controls......................................................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Control description .........................................................................................1-1

1.2 RotoKey

1.3 How to Turn the Power On or Off...............................................................................1-6

1.4 How to Adjust the Display Brilliance...........................................................................1-6

1.5 2D Plotter Displays.....................................................................................................1-6

1.6 The Cursor ................................................................................................................. 1-9

1.7 Navigation Data Boxes.............................................................................................1-10

1.7.1 How to select the data to display in a box.................................................... 1-10

1.8 Home Screen (Display Selection) ............................................................................1-11

1.8.1 How to select a display ................................................................................1-11

1.8.2 How to switch the active screen................................................................... 1-11

1.8.3 How to customize the home screen.............................................................1-12

1.8.4 Description of home screen displays ...........................................................1-14

1.9 Display Range..........................................................................................................1-18

1.10 Orientation Mode......................................................................................................1-18

1.11 How to Move the Chart ............................................................................................1-19

1.12 Menu Operation .......................................................................................................1-20

1.13 Object Information....................................................................................................1-21

1.13.1 Simple information .......................................................................................1-21

1.13.2 Detailed information .....................................................................................1-21

1.14 Context-Sensitive Menus .........................................................................................1-22

1.15 Man Overboard (MOB).............................................................................................1-24

1.15.1 How to mark MOB position ..........................................................................1-24

1.15.2 How to stop navigating to a MOB mark........................................................1-24

1.15.3 How to erase an MOB mark......................................................................... 1-24

1.16 How to Take a Screenshot.......................................................................................1-24

1.17 Tide Information .......................................................................................................1-25

1.17.1 Tide height information.................................................................................1-25

1.17.2 Tide stream information ............................................................................... 1-26

and Soft Controls .................................................................................... 1-5

2. TRACK ...................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 How to Show, Hide all Track ...................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 How to Stop Recording Track ....................................................................................2-1

2.3 How to Select Recording Method, Recording In-terval ..............................................2-1

2.4 How to Change the Color of Your Boat’s Track .........................................................2-2

2.5 How to Change the Color of Your Boat’s Track with Sea Surface Temperature ....... 2-2

2.6 How to Hide, Show Track by Color ............................................................................2-2

2.7 How to Delete Track by Color ....................................................................................2-3

2.8 How to Find Track Information ................................................................................... 2-3

3. POINTS ..................................................................................................................3-1

3.1 What is a Point? ......................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 How to Enter a Point ..................................................................................................3-1

3.2.1 How to enter a point at the current position ...................................................3-1

3.2.2 How to enter a point at the cursor position..................................................... 3-2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3.2.3 How to enter a position manually on the plotter screen .................................3-3

3.2.4 How to enter a point from the Points List .......................................................3-3

3.3 How to Find Detailed Point Information......................................................................3-4

3.4 How to Move a Point ..................................................................................................3-4

3.4.1 How to move a point on the screen................................................................3-4

3.4.2 How to move a point from the Points List.......................................................3-4

3.5 How to Select Visibility for Points ...............................................................................3-5

3.6 How to Search, Sort Points on the Points List............................................................3-5

3.6.1 How to search points......................................................................................3-5

3.6.2 How to sort points...........................................................................................3-5

3.7 How to Filter Points by Shape on the Points List........................................................3-6

3.8 How to Delete Points..................................................................................................3-6

3.8.1 How to delete a point from the screen............................................................3-6

3.8.2 How to delete points from the Points List.......................................................3-6

4. ROUTES ................................................................................................................4-1

4.1 What is a Route?........................................................................................................4-1

4.2 How to Create a Route...............................................................................................4-1

4.2.1 How to create a route from the RotoKey menu ..............................................4-1

4.2.2 How to create a route from the Routes List....................................................4-2

4.2.3 How to create a route with the Easy Routing feature .....................................4-3

4.3 How to Extend a Route on the Screen .......................................................................4-6

4.4 How to Insert a Point on a Route on the Screen ........................................................4-7

4.5 How to Move a Point in a Route on the Screen..........................................................4-7

4.6 How to Delete a Point From a Route on the Screen ..................................................4-7

4.7 Routes List..................................................................................................................4-8

4.7.1 How to display the Routes List.......................................................................4-8

4.7.2 Functions available in the Routes List............................................................4-9

4.8 Route Report, Route Calculator ...............................................................................4-10

4.9 How to Display a Route on the Screen.....................................................................4-11

4.10 How to Connect Two Routes....................................................................................4-11

4.11 Simple Route Information .........................................................................................4-11

4.12 How to Rename a Route on the Screen...................................................................4-12

4.13 How to Delete Routes...............................................................................................4-12

4.13.1 How to delete a route on the screen ............................................................4-12

4.13.2 How to delete routes from the Routes List ...................................................4-12

5. NAVIGATION.........................................................................................................5-1

5.1 How to Navigate to a Quick Point...............................................................................5-1

5.2 How to Navigate to a Saved Point..............................................................................5-2

5.2.1 How to navigate to a saved point selected on the screen..............................5-2

5.2.2 How to navigate to a point selected from the Points List................................5-2

5.3 How to Select a Route for Navigation.........................................................................5-2

5.3.1 On-screen route .............................................................................................5-2

5.3.2 Route selected from the Routes List ..............................................................5-3

5.3.3 How to start navigation from a point on a route..............................................5-3

5.4 Functions Available When You Follow a Route..........................................................5-4

5.4.1 Restart navigation ..........................................................................................5-4

5.4.2 Follow a route in reverse order.......................................................................5-4

5.4.3 Stop following a route.....................................................................................5-4

5.4.4 Skip a leg in a route........................................................................................5-4

6. MAP SETTINGS, 2D PERSPECTIVE/3D DISPLAYS AND

SATELLITE OVERLAY .........................................................................................6-1

6.1 Map Setup ..................................................................................................................6-1

6.2 2D Perspective Dispay ...............................................................................................6-5

TABLE OF CONTENTS

6.3 3D Display..................................................................................................................6-6

6.3.1 3D display description....................................................................................6-6

6.3.2 How to tilt and rotate the 3D display ..............................................................6-7

6.3.3 How to make the 3D view clearer ..................................................................6-7

6.4 Satellite Photo Overlay...............................................................................................6-8

7. FISH FINDER OPERATIONS ................................................................................7-1

7.1 How the Fish Finder Works........................................................................................7-1

7.2 Fish Finder Display .................................................................................................... 7-2

7.3 How to Activate the Fish Finder .................................................................................7-3

7.4 How to Select a Display .............................................................................................7-3

7.4.1 How to select a single frequency or dual frequency....................................... 7-3

7.4.2 How to select a zoom display......................................................................... 7-4

7.4.3 A-scope display..............................................................................................7-5

7.4.4 Bottom discrimination display......................................................................... 7-6

7.5 Automatic Fish Finder ................................................................................................7-8

7.5.1 How the automatic fish finder works ..............................................................7-8

7.5.2 How to select an automatic fish finder mode ................................................. 7-8

7.5.3 How to adjust the gain in the auto mode........................................................ 7-8

7.6 Manual Fish Finder Operation....................................................................................7-9

7.6.1 How to select a display range ........................................................................7-9

7.6.2 How to shift the range .................................................................................... 7-9

7.6.3 How to adjust the gain.................................................................................. 7-10

7.6.4 How to reduce clutter ................................................................................... 7-10

7.7 Picture Advance Speed............................................................................................7-11

7.8 How to Reduce Interference ....................................................................................7-12

7.9 How to Erase Weak Echoes ....................................................................................7-12

7.10 How to Measure Depth, Time Between Locations ................................................... 7-13

7.11 How to Balance Echo Strength ................................................................................7-13

7.12 White Marker............................................................................................................7-14

7.13 White Line ................................................................................................................ 7-14

7.14 Alarms ......................................................................................................................7-14

7.14.1 How to set an alarm .....................................................................................7-15

7.14.2 How to select the echo signal level that triggers the fish alarm ................... 7-15

7.15 ACCU-FISH

7.15.1 Considerations for ACCU-FISH

7.15.2 How to activate ACCU-FISH

7.15.3 Fish size correction ...................................................................................... 7-17

7.16 Water Temperature Graph ....................................................................................... 7-18

7.17 FISH FINDER Menu.................................................................................................7-19

7.18 Interpreting the Display ............................................................................................7-22

.........................................................................................................7-16

...............................................................7-16

, select display information ......................... 7-17

8. ALARMS ................................................................................................................8-1

8.1 ALARMS Menu ..........................................................................................................8-1

8.2 Audio Alarm Conditions..............................................................................................8-2

8.3 Arrival Alarm...............................................................................................................8-2

8.4 XTE Alarm.................................................................................................................. 8-3

8.5 Temperature Alarm ....................................................................................................8-3

8.6 Shear Alarm ............................................................................................................... 8-4

8.7 Depth Alarm ............................................................................................................... 8-4

8.8 Anchor Alarm .............................................................................................................8-5

8.9 Trip Alarm...................................................................................................................8-5

8.10 Speed Alarm ..............................................................................................................8-5

8.11 Fuel Tank Alarm......................................................................................................... 8-6

8.12 Water Tank Alarm ......................................................................................................8-6

8.13 Black Water Tank Alarm ............................................................................................8-6

TABLE OF CONTENTS

9. MEMORY CARD OPERATIONS ...........................................................................9-1

9.1 The Memory Card Screen ..........................................................................................9-1

9.2 How to Initialize SD Cards..........................................................................................9-1

9.3 How to Eject an SD Card............................................................................................9-2

9.4 How to Save Data to an SD Card...............................................................................9-2

9.5 How to Rename Files on an SD Card ........................................................................9-2

9.6 How to Delete Files from an SD Card ........................................................................9-3

9.6.1 How to delete individual files from an SD card...............................................9-3

9.6.2 How to delete all files from an SD card ..........................................................9-3

9.7 How to Import Data from an SD Card.........................................................................9-3

9.8 How to Process Screenshots .....................................................................................9-4

9.8.1 How to select source of screenshots (internal memory or SD card) ..............9-4

9.8.2 How to save screenshots in the internal memory to an SD card....................9-4

9.8.3 How to delete screenshots.............................................................................9-5

10. OTHER FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................................10-1

10.1 AIS Operations .........................................................................................................10-1

10.1.1 AIS target symbols .......................................................................................10-1

10.1.2 How to find AIS target information................................................................10-2

10.1.3 AIS activation range .....................................................................................10-2

10.1.4 CPA and TCPA alarms.................................................................................10-2

10.2 DSC Message Information .......................................................................................10-3

10.2.1 How to select a device for DSC message information .................................10-3

10.2.2 DSC message information ...........................................................................10-3

10.3 Stopwatch, Timer......................................................................................................10-4

10.4 How to Select Input, Output Data.............................................................................10-5

10.4.1 Input data .....................................................................................................10-5

10.4.2 Output data...................................................................................................10-6

10.5 Engine Display Setup (INSTRUMENTS menu)........................................................10-7

11. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT ...............................................................................11-1

11.1 GENERAL Menu ......................................................................................................11-1

11.2 PLOTTER Menu.......................................................................................................11-2

11.3 SYSTEM Menu.........................................................................................................11-3

12. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................12-1

12.1 Maintenance.............................................................................................................12-1

12.2 How to Replace the Fuse.........................................................................................12-2

12.3 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................12-2

12.4 GPS Status Display..................................................................................................12-4

12.5 How to Restore Defaults, Clear Memory ..................................................................12-5

12.6 System Information...................................................................................................12-6

13. INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................13-1

13.1 Installation of Display Unit........................................................................................13-1

13.2 Installation of Antenna Unit.......................................................................................13-2

13.3 Installation or Transducers .......................................................................................13-2

13.3.1 How to mount a transducer through the hull ................................................13-2

13.3.2 Transom mount transducer ..........................................................................13-5

13.3.3 How to mount a transducer inside the hull ...................................................13-6

13.3.4 Triducer ........................................................................................................13-7

13.4 Installation of Sensors (option)...............................................................................13-12

13.4.1 Speed/temperature sensors ST-02MSB, ST-02PSB .................................13-12

13.4.2 Temperature sensors .................................................................................13-13

13.5 Wiring .....................................................................................................................13-15

13.6 Initial Settings .........................................................................................................13-19

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

13.6.1 INSTALLATION SETTINGS menu.............................................................13-19

13.6.2 CAN bus input/output................................................................................. 13-21

APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE .......................................................................................AP-1

APPENDIX 2 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS ...........................................................AP-6

APPENDIX 3 JIS CABLE GUIDE ...........................................................................AP-11

SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................SP-1

PACKING LISTS..........................................................................................................A-1

OUTLINE DRAWINGS................................................................................................. D-1

INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM ................................................................................ S-1

INDEX..........................................................................................................................IN-1

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FOREWORD

A Word to GP-1670F, GP-1870F Owners

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO GP-1670F, GP-1870F GPS Plotter/Sounder. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.

We would appreciate hearing from you, the end user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.

Features

The GP-1670F and GP-1870F provide a totally integrated GPS receiver, color video plotter and color fish finder. The built-in GPS receiver provides highly accurate position, course and speed information. The fish finder presents vivid underwater images on a high quality LCD. The compact display unit and antenna unit permit installation where space is limited.

The main features are

General

• Bright 5.7-inch (GP-1670F) or 7-inch (GP-1870F) color LCD with brilliance control.

• Excellent viewing angles, even when wearing sunglasses.

• Internal GPS receiver provides highly accurate position information (GPS, within 2.5 m, SBAS, within 2 m).

• Customizable analog and digital displays show wind angle and speed, engine condition (speed, temperature, oil pressure, etc.), etc.

• Large internal memory stores 30,000 track points, 30,000 points, 1,000 routes (500 waypoints/ route).

• SD card slot accepts SD and SDHC cards for external storage of data and settings.

• Full range of alarms: Arrival, Anchor Watch, Cross-track Error, Speed, Depth, Temperature, Fish Alarm, Bottom Alarm, etc.

• Man overboard (MOB) feature records latitude and longitude coordinates at the time of MOB.

• CAN bus interface for the connection of GPS Receiver, Weather Station, FI-50 (instrument series), Satellite Compass, etc.

• Accepts NMEA0183 input with optional NMEA data converter.

• Internal GPS antenna available.

• C-Map 4D charts available.

FOREWORD

Fish finder

• Fish finder measures the depth to the bottom and displays underwater conditions in multi-colors* according to echo strength. A monochrome presentation shows the echoes in shades of gray. (*Number of colors depends on network sounder, color sounder.).

• Automatic and manual fish finder operation. Auto mode automatically adjusts range, gain and clutter ac-cording to purpose - fishing or cruising.

• Wide variety of zoom modes for detailed observation of fish and bottom.

• ACCU-FISH

provides length and depth of individual fish. Appropriate transducer required.

Other

• AIS function (requires connection to an AIS transponder) provides navigational information from AIS transponder equipped vessels within 50 nm.

• Instrument displays (steering, engine, weather, and wind) with connection of relevant sensors.

• DSC (Digital Selective Calling) function alerts to DSC messages received and position requests. (Requires DSC capable radiotelephone.)

Open Source Acknowledgement

This product makes use of the following open source software:



libpng (http://www.libpng.org/)

This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.



libjpeg (http://www.ijg.org/) We would like to thank each developer of the above-mentioned open source software for their great contribution to the open source community.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

The environmental category of each unit is as follows:

Unit Environmental category

Display unit Protected from the weather

GPS antenna unit Exposed to the weather, or protected from the weather in

case of internal antenna

Transducer, sensor Submerged in water

Other units Protected from the weather

GP-1670F

Antenna Unit GPA-017 or

Water temp./speed sensor ST-02MSB, ST-02PSB Water temp. sensor T-02MSB, T-02MTB, T-03MSB

Matching Box

MB-1100*

Transducer

520-5PSD, 520-5MSD, 525-5PWD, 525STID-MSD, 525STID-PWD

Internal GPS antenna

* For connection to 1 kW transducer (50B-6, 50B-6B, 200B-5S, 50/200-1T, 50/200-12M)

GPA-017S

Display Unit GP-1670F

Junction Box FI-5002

NMEA Data Converter IF-NMEA2K2

12-24 VDC

Rectifier PR-62

CAN bus equipment

NMEA 0183 equipment

100/110/ 220/230 VAC, 1ø, 50/60 Hz

GP-1870F

Water temp./speed sensor ST-02MSB, ST-02PSB Water temp. sensor T-02MSB, T-02MTB, T-03MSB

Matching Box

MB-1100*

Transducer

520-5PSD, 520-5MSD, 525-5PWD, 525STID-MSD, 525STID-PWD

Antenna Unit GPA-017 or GPA-017S

Internal GPS antenna

* For connection to 1 kW transducer (50B-6, 50B-6B, 200B-5S, 50/200-1T, 50/200-12M)

Display Unit GP-1870F

Junction Box FI-5002

NMEA Data Converter IF-NMEA2K2

12-24 VDC

Rectifier PR-62

CAN bus equipment

NMEA 0183 equipment

100/110/ 220/230 VAC, 1ø, 50/60 Hz

EQUIPMENT LISTS

Standard supply

Name Type Code no. Qty Remarks

Display Unit GP-1670F - Select

Display Unit GP-1870F -

one

Installation Materials

Spare Parts SP14-03501 001-184-710 1 set

Accessories FP14-03001 001-184-730 1 set For GP-1670F

CP14-07100 000-021-070 1 set w/CP14-07101, MJ-A3SPF0013A-

035C (power cable)

FP14-03201 001-183-120 1 set For GP-1870F

Optional equipment

Name Type Code no. Remarks

Replacement Kit OP14-72 001-184-750

Waterproofing Cap LTWCAP-WBDMMSA1 000-167-169-11

Antenna Unit GPA-017

Antenna Unit GPA-017S

Mast Mtg. Kit CP20-01111 004-365-780

Antenna Cable Set CP20-01700 *30M* 004-372-110

Antenna Cable Set CP20-01710 *50M* 004-372-120

Transducer 520-5PSD 000-015-204 Thru-hull mount, plastic

520-5MSD 000-015-212 Thru-hull mount, metal

525-5PWD 000-146-966-01 Transom mount, plastic

Triducer (transducer with speed/ temperature sensor)

Transducer (1 Kw) 50B-6 000-015-042 10 m, 1 kW

Speed/ Temperature Sensor

525STID-MSD 000-011-783 Thru-hull mount, metal

525STID-PWD 000-011-784 Transom mount, plastic

50B-6B 000-015-043 15 m, 1 kW

200B-5S 000-015-029 10 m, 1 kW

50/200-1T 000-015-170 10 m, 1 kW

50/200-12M 000-015-171 10 m, 1 kW

ST-02MSB 000-137-986-01 Thru-hull type, metal

ST-02PSB 000-137-987-01 Thru-hull type, plastic

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EQUIPMENT LISTS

Name Type Code no. Remarks

Temperature Sen-

sor

Matching Box MB-1100 000-041-353 For connection to 1 kW trans-

Rectifier PR-62 000-013-484 100 VAC

Rectifier PR-62 000-013-485 110 VAC

Rectifier PR-62 000-013-486 220 VAC

Rectifier PR-62 000-013-487 230 VAC

Junction Box FI-5002

Right Angle Mount-

ing Base

L-angle Mounting

Base

Handrail Mounting

Base

T-02MTB 000-040-026 Transom mount, 8 m cable

T-02MSB 000-040-040 Thru-hull type

T-03MSB 000-040-027 Thru-hull type, 8 m cable

ducer

No.13QA330 001-111-910-10

No.13-QA310 001-111-900-10

No.13-RC5160 001-111-920-10

Cable Assy. TNC-PS-/PS-3D-L15M-R 001-173-110-10

Cable Assy. M12-05BM+05BF-010 001-105-750-10 w/connectors (light), 1 m

Cable Assy. M12-05BM+05BF-020 001-105-760-10 w/connectors (light), 2 m

Cable Assy. M12-05BM+05BF-060 001-105-770-10 w/connectors (light), 6 m

Cable Assy. M12-05BFFM-010 001-105-780-10 w/connectors (light), 1 m

Cable Assy. M12-05BFFM-020 001-105-790-10 w/connectors (light), 2 m

Cable Assy. M12-05BFFM-060 001-105-800-10 w/connectors (light), 6 m

Cable Assy. CB-05PM+05BF-010 000-167-968-10 w/connectors (heavy), 1 m

Cable Assy. CB-05PM+05BF-020 000-167-969-10 w/connectors (heavy), 2 m

Cable Assy. CB-05PM+05BF-060 000-167-970-10 w/connectors (heavy), 6 m

Cable Assy. CB-05BFFM-010 000-167-971-10 w/connectors (heavy), 1 m

Cable Assy. CB-05BFFM-020 000-167-972-10 w/connectors (heavy), 2 m

Cable Assy. CB-05BFFM-060 000-167-973-10 w/connectors (heavy), 6 m

Micro T-connector SS-050505-FMF-TS001 000-168-603-10 Micro style: 3

Mini/Micro T-con-

nector

NC-050505-FMF-TS001 000-160-507-10 Mini style: 2, micro style: 1

Termination Resis-

torr (Mini)

Termination Resis-

tor (Micro)

LTWMN-05AMMTSL8001

LTWMC-05BMMTSL8001

000-160-508-10 Mini style, male, termination

resistor

000-168-604-10 Micro style, male, termination

resistor

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EQUIPMENT LISTS

Name Type Code no. Remarks

Termination Resistor (Mini)

Termination Resistor (Micro)

Inline Terminator FRU-0505-FF-IS 001-077-830-10

Cable Assy. 02S4147-1 000-141-082 For speed/temp. sensor

Inner Hull Kit 22S0191 000-082-598 w/installation instructions,

NMEA Data Converter

LTWMN-05AFFTSL8001

LTWMC-05BFFTSL8001

IF-NMEA2K2

000-160-509-10 Mini style, female, termina-

tion resistor

000-168-605-10 Micro style, female, termina-

tion resistor

not usable with the bottom discrimination display

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1.1 Controls

1.1.1 Control description

The controller for this system is either the GP-1670F or the GP-1870F. A key that has two text labels has two functions. The top label is the main function and the bottom label is the secondary function. Short-push to access the main function and long-push (approximately three seconds) to access the secondary function.

You operate the chart plotter with

• Keys

• CursorPad

• RotoKey

• Menus, where you select options

• Context-sensitive menus, where you select options

• Lists, where you can edit items

When you operate a key, a single beep sounds to tell you correct operation. If you do not need the key beep, you can deactivate it from the menu.

How to remove the hard cover

Put fingers under notch at bottom of cover and pull toward you.

POINTS/GO TO key

CursorPad

HOME/CTRL key

ESC/MENU key

ENT key

EVENT/MOB key

RotoKey

POWER/BRILL key

Behind cover:

- SD card slot

- USB micro connector

- RESET button

Pictured: GP-1870F

Control Description

POWER/ BRILL key

Short press: Adjust LCD brilliance. Long press: Turn the power on or off.

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Control Description

RotoKey

POINTS/GO TO key

EVENT/ MOB key

ENT key Confirm current operation. ESC/MENU

key HOME/

CTRL key CursorPad Moves the cursor and scrolls the screen, in the direction of the arrow

SD card slot: Card drive for SD card (chart card and memory card). Micro USB connector: Connects to a PC for maintenance. (Mouse or USB flash mem-

ory cannot be connected.) RESET button: Resets the program. Should the screen freeze press this button to restart.

Short push: Display the base RotoKey soft controls for the current mode.

Long push: Display the full RotoKey soft controls for the current mode. Rotate: Zoom in or out the display range for the chart. Select a menu

item. Select the display range for the fish finder.

Short press: Put a point at the cursor position. Long press: Set cursor position as destination.

Short press: Put a point at the current position. Long press: Put an MOB (ManOverBoard) mark at current position.

Short press: Escape from current operation. Silence an audio alarm. Long press: Open the menu.

Short press: DIsplay the home screen, to select a display. Long press: Switch the active display in combination modes.

pressed.

SD cards

The SD cards store ship’s tracks, routes, points, settings, etc. The unit accepts SD and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) type cards and the maximum capacity is 32 GB.

To set a card in the slot, insert the card label side up. If the card does not go in easily, do not use force. Push the card until the card is in position.

To remove a card, Select [Eject SD card] from the full RotoKey menu. Remove the card (with your fingers) after the message "You can eject SD card safely." appears.

Care and handling of SD cards

• Handle the cards carefully; rough handling can damage the card and destroy its contents.

• Make sure the cover is closed at all times. Insert the card fully or remove the card; the cover cannot be closed if the card is inserted partially.

• Remove a card with only your fingers. Do not use metal instruments (like tweezers) to remove the card.

• Do not remove a card during the reading of the card or writing to the card, to prevent damage to the card and loss of the data stored on the card.

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• If water is at the bottom of the cover, DO NOT open the cover. Remove the water with a dry cloth completely and then open the cover.

Tested SD cards

The SD cards tested for use in this equipment are listed in the table below.

Maker, Type Size

2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

ADTEC

AD-SDH (SD) [AD-SDH2G] Y

BUFFALO

RSDC-S (SD) [RSDC-S2G] Y

RSDC-G Hi-Performance (SD) [RSDC-G2G] Y

Hagiwara System

T series (SD) [PSDB0487A] Y

M series Super High Speed (SD) [PSDB0486A] Y

I-O DATA

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I-O DATA (SD) [SD-2G] Y

I-O DATA Super High Speed (SD) [SDP-2G] Y

Kingston

Kingston (SD) [SD/2GBFE] Y

Kingston (SDHC) CLASS 4 [SD4/16GB] Y

Kingston (SDHC) CLASS 4 [SD4/32GB] Y

Panasonic

Panasonic PRO HIGH SPEED (SD) [RP-SDK02GJ1A] Y

Panasonic HIGH SPEED (SD) CLASS 2 [[RP-SDR02GJ1A]

Panasonic HIGH SPEED (SDHC) CLASS 4 [RP-SDM04GK1K]

Panasonic HIGH SPEED (SDHC) CLASS 4 [RP-SDM08GK1K]

Panasonic HIGH SPEED (SDHC) CLASS 4 [RP-SDM16GK1K]

Panasonic (SDHC) CLASS 4 [RP-SDP16GJ1K] Y

Panasonic (SDHC) CLASS 10 [RP-SDW16GJ1K] Y

Panasonic PRO HIGH SPEED (SDHC) CLASS 6 [RP-SDV04GK1K]

Panasonic PRO HIGH SPEED (SDHC) CLASS 6 [RP-SDV08GK1K]

pqi

pqi (SD) [QSDS-2G] Y

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Maker, Type Size

2 GB 4 GB 8GB 16 GB 32GB

San Disk

SanDisk (SD) [SDSDB-2048-J60] Y

SanDisk (SDHC) [SDSDBR-4096-J85] Y

SanDisk Ultra II (SDHC) CLASS 4 [SDSDRH-8192-903] Y

SanDisk Ultra II (SD) [SDSDH-2048-903] Y

SanDisk Ultra II (SDHC) [SDSDRH-4096-903] Y

SanDisk Extreme III (SDHC) [SDSDRX3-4096-903] Y

SanDisk Extreme (SDHC) [SDSDX3-016G-J31A] Y

SanDisk Extreme (SDHC) [SDSDX3-032G-J31A] Y

SILICON POWER

(SDHC) [SP016GBSDH006V10] Y

(SDHC) [SP032GBSDH006V10] Y

TOSHIBA

(SD) CLASS 4 [SD-B002GT4] Y

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1.2 RotoKey

The main function of the RotoKeyTM is to display the RotoKey menu, a set of revolving soft controls that change with the operating mode. There are two sets of RotoKey menus: base and full. A short push of the key shows the base set for the current mode, and a long push displays the full compliment of soft controls for the current mode. When the full set is active, a scroll bar appears to show your location in the menu.

Base soft controls

and Soft Controls

Full soft controls

Scroll bar

There are two categories of soft controls, toggle and drop-down list. Category is distinguished by an icon at the left edge of the soft controls.

Soft control

1.3 How to Turn the Power On or Off

To turn the power ON, press approx two seconds. Release when the FURUNO

logo appears. It takes approx. 25-30 seconds to start the system, in the sequence shown below.

1) If some data is missing or is out of date, a message states the missing component.

Contact your dealer for details.

2) If a C-MAP chart card is inserted, chart information is checked to see if it is up to

date. If the chart is not up to date, the message "The chart data is out of data, and may be unsafe for navigation, which could place you and others at risk..." If this message appears contact your dealer to get up-to-date charts.

3) The unit beeps and shows the “Warnings - Limitations on Use” screen. Read the

information then push the RotoKey

To turn the power OFF, press until the message “Shutting down, please wait...” appears.

to start operation.

1.4 How to Adjust the Display Brilliance

You can adjust the display brilliance as follows:

1. Press the key to show the [Backlight Brill]

adjustment window.

2. Press the same key again to adjust the brilliance

cyclically. The window shows the current level with analog and digital displays. The brilliance

can also be adjusted with the RotoKey tate the key clockwise to increase the brilliance, or counterclockwise to decrease the brilliance.

3. Press the ESC/MENU key to close the window.

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1.5 2D Plotter Displays

The plotter provides a small world map. More detailed charts for your area are optionally available. The plotter section has functions to enter waypoints, and create and plan routes.

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The plotter receives position information from the internal GPS receiver. Your position is marked on the screen with the own ship icon. You can change the shape of the icon from the menu. Waypoints and routes you have entered are shown on the display. You can move, delete and edit the waypoints and routes from a context-sensitive menu or through the menu.

The plotter display also

• Plots the track of your boat. • Controls alarm functions.

• Measures distances and bearings. • Follows routes.

• Marks man overboard (MOB) position.

Compass

COG line (black)

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2D plotter display, vector chart

A vector chart is a series of points and lines that make up the features on a chart. Vector charts look computer generated. Details on the chart can be turned on and off. Objects on the chart can be clicked on to learn more details. Depths can be monitored to warn before grounding. When zooming in and out of a vector chart only the geographical features grow larger or smaller where text keeps it's same size and orientation. Vector charts lack most topographical features.

Position fix state*

Alarm icon

Orientation mode (North Up, Course Up, Auto Course Up, Heading Up)

GPS 3D

Headingline (red dashed line)

Own ship marker (black)

MOB mark

L/L grid

MOB

180°T

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MOB box (Bearing and range to MOB position)

*Position fix state indications

GPS 2D: 2D position fix GPS 3D: 3D position fix GPSW2D: WAAS 2D position fix GPSW3D: WAAS 3D position fix NO FIX: No position data SIM: Simulator mode

Track (default color is red)

Cursor (inactive, red)

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Range scale

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2D plotter display, vector/satellite

The vector chart plus a satellite photo. See chapter 6 for how to adjust the satellite display.

2D plotter display, raster

A raster chart is a direct copy or scan of an existing paper chart. Raster charts look identical to paper charts. All information contained within the chart is printed directly on it. What you see is what you get. When zooming in and out of a raster chart everything on the chart grows larger or smaller. When rotating a raster chart every thing on the chart rotates.

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1.6 The Cursor

The cursor has the functions shown below.

• Find, when put on respective item:

• Position, range and bearing to cursor location

• Point information

• Route information

• Track information

• AIS target information

• DSC information

• Tide information

• Object information

• Select a position for a waypoint on the plotter display.

• Select an item. For example, a waypoint on the plotter display.

The appearance of the cursor depends on its state - active or inactive.

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To move the cursor, press any of the four arrows on the CursorPad. The cursor moves in the direction indicated on the pressed arrow.

: Active : Inactive (red)

How to find cursor position, range and bearing to cursor position

Press any of the four arrows on the CursorPad to move the cursor in the direction indicated on the pressed arrow. The cursor position and the distance and bearing from your boat to the cursor position are displayed.

Position

Cursor position in latitude and longitude

Distance to cursor position

43°59.2157'N

135°16.6498'E

DST

BRG T

10.5 185

Bearing to cursor position

How to find current position, SOG and COG

Put the cursor on the own ship icon to find current position, SOG and COG.

Cursor position in latitude and longitude

Speed over the ground

Position

43°22.1834'N

134°26.3465'E

SOG kn

COG T

12.2 155

Course over the ground

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1.7 Navigation Data Boxes

The navigation data boxes, displayed at the bottom of the screen, show various navigation data fed from the sensors connected to the display unit. Two or four boxes can be displayed and you can freely change the data shown in each box. The data that you can show depends on your system configuration. The boxes can be shown or hidden with the [Nav Data] soft control.

Note: Waypoint name, distance to WPT, bearing to WPT, XTE, TTG and ETA are not available unless you are navigating to a point or route. Bars (--) are shown in the respective box when the data is not available.

1.7.1 How to select the data to display in a box

1. Open the full RotoKey menu then choose [Select Data]. The background color of

all but one of the boxes is grey.

Box not greyed out is currently selected box.

2. Rotate the RotoKey

to select the data box to change then push the key to show

the [Select Data] (data category) window.

3. Select a data box category, and a window with choices relevant to your selection

appears.

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DST BRG

Navigation

Speed/ Bearing

4. Select the data desired.

Depth

Environment Wind

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ACTIVE

AC IVE

1.8 Home Screen (Display Selection)

1.8.1 How to select a display

The home screen has eight displays from which to choose. Press the HOME/CTRL

key to show the home screen. Operate the CursorPad or rotate the RotoKey select a display. The current selection is circumscribed with a red rectangle. Press the

RotoKey

or ENT key to confirm your selection.

1.8.2 How to switch the active screen

In multi-split screens, you can switch the active screen with the HOME/CTRL key. Long-press the key to select the screen to make active. The active screen is circumscribed with a red rectangle.

ACTIVE

Long press

CTRL

ACTIVE

CTRL

Long press

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1.8.3 How to customize the home screen

The home screen has seven screens that you can customize. (The full-screen plotter display cannot be customized. If you try to customize this display, the message “Can’t customize this display.” appears.) You can split the screen in up to four separate segments. In each segment you can select the following displays:

Screen Displays available

Single screen Plotter, fish finder, tide and celestial, GPS status

Half screen Plotter, fish finder, highway, wind angle meter, meter (speed, water

temperature/temperature, engine), graph, tank

Quarter screen Navigation data, steering, wind angle meter, meter (same choices as

for half screen), graph, tank

Follow the procedure below to customize a home screen. As an example, the procedure shows how to put the plotter display and fish finder display on the halves screen.

1. Press the HOME/CTRL key to show the home screen.

2. Use the RotoKey

3. Long-push the RotoKey

to select the screen to customize.

to show the [PAGE CUSTOMIZATION] screen.

4. Select the division desired then push the RotoKey

. For example, select the

halves screen. The [DISPLAY CUSTOMIZATION] screen appears.

The rectangle cursor (red) in the screen selection area circumscribes the screen

division currently selected. If necessary, use the RotoKey

to select a screen

division.

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5. Select a display then push the RotoKeyTM. For example, select the plotter display. The chosen display appears at the location selected and the rectangle cursor moves to the adjacent screen.

6. Select a display for the right half then push the RotoKey

. For example, select the fish finder display. Control is returned to the home screen, where you can see the result of your selection.

Plotter, fish finder display

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1.8.4 Description of home screen displays

Full screen displays

Plotter: See page 1-7.

Fish finder: See chapter 7.

Tide & Celestial: Your plotter provides for calculation of the tide heights for any date.

Additionally this display shows the time of sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset. See section 1.17.

GPS status display: The GPS status display shows the location and RX signal strength of each satellite being received. See section 12.4.

Half screen displays

The half screen displays provide the plotter display, highway display, navigation data, and navigation data plus a graphic display (graph or meter). In most displays the data can be changed. See the end of this section for how to change data.

Plotter: See page 1-7.

Highway: The highway display provides a graphic presentation of your boat’s track

along intended course, and is useful for monitoring ship's progress toward a waypoint.

You can zoom in and zoom out the display by rotating the RotoKey

. The vertical line at the center of the screen is your intended course and the name of the waypoint you are steering to is at top of the line. Steer your boat so that the own ship marker in the XTE scale stays near zero. If you go off course, the direction to steer to return to your course is indicated with the color-coded steer direction arrow. The arrow is red when you should steer to port; green when you should steer to starboard. The width of the navigation lane (black area in the figure below) and the XTE (cross-track error) range scale are equal to the XTE alarm setting. In the example illustration, the boat is

off course to the starboard side by approx 0.3 nm. Rotate the RotoKey

the display range.

Navigation data

Display range

Steer direction arrow (red)

(Steer left to keep course.)

Note: Both steer direction arrows are not displayed at the same time in actual operation. They are displayed here for demonstration purpose.

XTE range scale

(equal to XTE alarm range)

(selectable)

WPT name Waypoint (red) Steer direction arrow (green)

(Steer right to keep course.)

Own ship marker (red)

to change

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Wind meter+navigation data x2: The wind meter provides analog and digital indications of wind angle. The wind meter is fixed; however, the two boxes of navigation data can be changed.

Meter+navigation data x2: This display provides a meter plus two navigation data boxes. The meter and boxes can be changed. The example at right shows the appearance of the SOG meter.

Graph+navigation data x2: The graph (depth, water temperature, air temperature, atmospheric pressure, SOG, wind speed) plots selected data in a five-minute period. The navigation data indications can be changed freely.

Tank level: The tank level of fuel, water and black water are shown in both analog and digital formats. The analog indication is colored according to tank level as follows:

Tank level

Color

Fuel, water Black water

Green Equal to or greater

than 40%

Equal to or less than 60%

Yellow Between 20% and

39%

Between 61% and 80%

Red Less than 20% Greater than 80%

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Quarter screens

The figure below shows the available quarter screens. Like with the half screens you can select the navigation data to display in a quarter screen.

㫂㫅

Navigation data x1 Navigation data x2 Navigation data x3

㫂㫅

㫄

㫂㫅

㪫

Navigation data x4 Steering Wind angle

㫂㫅

Meter x4

㪚

GraphMeter x1 (ex. SOG)

㫄

㪚

Graph, navigation data x2

㪚

Navigation data x2, graph Tank

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How to select the data to display in a quarter screen, half screen navigation data

1. Display a home screen that has a quarter screen or a half screen with navigation data.

2. Long press the HOME/CTRL key to select the data display to change. The selected indication is circumscribed with a red rectangle.

3. Choose [Select Data] from the RotoKey menu.

4. Rotate the RotoKey

push the RotoKey

to select the indication to change then

. The [Select Data] window shows the

data categories available.

5. Rotate the RotoKey

to select a category then push the key.

The right figure shows the choices available with [Navigation].

6. Select desired data.

Engine indications

The following engine indications are available, in the quarter screen.

• Engine boost pressure • Engine trim

• Engine coolant pressure • Fuel pressure

• Engine load • Fuel rate

• Engine oil pressure • Total engine hours

• Engine oil temperature • Transmission oil pressure

• Engine speed • Transmission temperature

• Engine temperature

DST DST-E BRG

Engine instance number

The engine instance number appears on all engine-related indications.

Engine Instance No.

E-SPD 2 RPM

0: Single engine, or PORT engine with 2 or 3 engines 1: STARBOARD engine with 2 engines, or CENTER engine with 3 engines 2: STARBOARD engine with 3 engines

Note: This is the standard numbering method, Different methods can be applied.

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1.9 Display Range

You can change the chart scale to change the amount of information shown, or zoom in or out at the location you select, in the plotter and steering displays. The selected chart scale appears at the bottom right-hand position on the screen. The available ranges depends on latitude and chart area.

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To select a display range, rotate the RotoKey to increase the range; counterclockwise to decrease the range.

1.10 Orientation Mode

The chart can be shown in head-up, north-up, courseup and auto course-up. Select an orientation mode from the RotoKey menu: Select [Mode] followed by [Head Up], [North Up], [Course Up] or [Auto Course Up]. The selected mode appears at the top right-hand position.

Description of orientation modes

Head-up: Displays the chart with the current compass heading of your boat at the top

of the screen. The heading data from a compass is required. When the heading changes, the ship icon remains fixed, and the chart picture rotates according to heading.

North-up: North is at the top of the screen. When your heading changes, the ship icon moves according to heading. This mode is for long-range navigation.

. Clockwise

Range scale

Orientation mode

GPS 3D

Course-up: The chart picture is stabilized, and shown with your current course (over ground) at the top of the screen. The ship icon moves with the heading. If you select a new course, the picture resets to display the new course at the top of the screen. If no destination is set, the course is upward on the screen at the moment course-up is selected.

PT00001

5 NM

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Auto course-up: The course or heading is at the top of screen at the moment the auto course-up mode is selected.

PT00001

1.11 How to Move the Chart

Move the chart in the following conditions.

• Your boat is not in the current area.

• Take a look at another area.

• Enter a point at another location.

To move the chart, press and hold down the CursorPad to move it to an edge of the display. The chart shifts in the direction opposite to the arrow pressed.

To return your boat to the screen center, select [Center] from the RotoKey menu.

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1.12 Menu Operation

This section shows you how to operate the menu. There are eight menus, [General], [Map], [Plotter], [Alarms], [System], [Fish Finder], [Instruments] and [Interface].

1. Long-push the ESC/MENU key to show the main menu.

2. Rotate the RotoKey play that menu. (A menu can also be selected with the CursorPad.) For example, select the [General] menu.

3. Rotate the RotoKey the corresponding options window. For example, select [Font Size] and the options window shown right appears.

4. Rotate the RotoKey Some menu items require entry of alphanumeric data. See the procedure below.

to select a menu then push the key or the ENT key to dis-

to select a menu item then push the key to show

to select an option then push the key to confirm setting.

Large

Small

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How to enter alphanumeric data

1) Use the right and left arrows on the CursorPad to select the digit or character

to change.

2) Use the up and down arrows on the CursorPad to select a numeric value.

3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to enter remaining numeric data.

4) Press the ENT key to save the data.

5. Press the ESC/MENU key to close the menu. (Several presses may be required depending on your location in the menu.)

Note: Hereafter, this manual only implies the use of the RotoKey tions. We write “Select [menu name, menu item or menu option]” where you would rotate and push the key to select and set a menu item.

1.13 Object Information

1.13.1 Simple information

Simple information is available for points, track, routes, objects, AIS targets, DSC marker and tide. Simply put the cursor on the item for which you want to find information. The figure below shows simple information for a point, track, route and chart object.

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in menu opera-

PT00011

43°59.2157'N

135°16.6498'E

DST NM BRG

Track Information

Time 02-24-12 12:46PM Temp 11.3ºF Depth 85.7 m Fish size 21, 18, 15, 07 cm Bottom type Mud 60%

10.5 185°

Point information

Name

Comment

Route information

1.13.2 Detailed information

Detailed information is available for points, routes and chart objects. Put the cursor on the item for which you want to find detailed information then press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu. Select one of the following depending on your selection:

• Point: [DETAILED]

Track information

RT0001

12:20PM 03-16-12

Tower White 85 Feet Flashing(1) White. 15 Seconds 85 Feet 24 Miles

Object information

(chart object)

• Route: [INFO]

• Chart object: [FULL INFO]

The right figure shows detailed information for a point.

Name PT0001 Position 34º41.006N 135º41.629E Time 02-24-12 12:46PM Temp 11.3º Depth 85.7 m Fish size 21, 18, 15, 07 cm Bottom type Mud 60% Comment FURUNO

Detailed point information

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1.14 Context-Sensitive Menus

The context-sensitive menus let you quickly access the functions related to the cursorselected item. Select an applicable item then press the ENT key to show the related

context-sensitive menu. Use the RotoKey shows the context-sensitive menus available in each category.

Item Context-sensitive menu Description

Point [MOVE]: Move the point selected.

MOVE

DELETE EDIT

GOTO DETAILED EASY ROUTING

[DELETE]: Delete the point selected. [EDIT]: Edit the point selected. [GOTO]: Go to the point selected. [DETAILED]: Find detailed information about the

point selected. [EASY ROUTING]: Get easy routing calculations to the point selected.

to select a function. The table below

Point (set as destination)

STOP

RESTART DETAILED

[STOP]: Stop navigating to the point selected. [RESTART]: Restart navigation to the point se-

lected. [DETAILED]: Get detailed information about the point selected.

Point in Route (active route)

Point in Route (inactive route

MOVE

SKIP ACTIVATE FROM

MOVE

DELETE GOTO

EASY ROUTING

[MOVE]: Move the point selected. [SKIP]: Skip the point selected. [ACTIVATE FROM]: Start navigating from the

point selected.

[MOVE]: Move the point selected. [DELETE]: Delete the point selected. [GOTO]: Start navigating from the point selected. [EASY ROUTING]: Get easy routing calculations

for the route selected.

Chart Object [FULL INFO]: Get full information about the chart

FULL INFO

LAT/LON

EASY ROUTING

object selected.

[LAT/LON]: Save the position selected as a point. [EASY ROUTING]: Get easy routing calculations

to the chart object selected.

Own Boat [COG LINE]: Show or hide the COG vector.

COG LINE

HEADING LINE RECORD TRACK

SHIP ICON

EASY ROUTING

Infinite

Off

Icon 1

[HEADING LINE]: Show or hide the heading line. [RECORD TRACK]: Stop or start recording your

boat’s track.

[SHIP ICON]: Change the ship icon. [EASY ROUTING]: Get easy routing calcula-

tions.

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Item Context-sensitive menu Description

Route (active)

STOP

RESTART REVERSE

INSERT EXTEND INFO

[STOP]: Stop navigating the active route. [RESTART]: Restart navigating the active route. [REVERSE]: Follow the points in the active route

in reverse order. [INSERT]: Add a new point to the cursor position of the active route. [EXTEND]: Add a new point to the end of the active route. [INFO]. Get information about the active route.

Route (inactive)

GOTO

REVERSE INSERT

EXTEND RENAME DELETE INFO EASY ROUTING

[GOTO]: Activate the route selected. [REVERSE]: Follow the points in the route in re-

verse order. [INSERT]: Add a new point to the cursor position of the route selected. [EXTEND]: Add a new point to the end of the route selected.

[RENAME]: Rename the route selected. [DELETE]: Delete the route selected. [INFO]: Get information about the route selected. [EASY ROUTING]: Get easy routing calculations

for the route selected.

Track [HIDE]: Hide the track in the selected color.

HIDE

DELETE

EASY ROUTING

[DELETE]: Delete the track in the selected color. [EASY ROUTING]: Get easy routing calculations

for the track.

Points List [EDIT]: Edit the point selected.

EDIT

DELETE PLOT

MODE GOTO

[DELETE]: Delete the point selected. [PLOT]: Show the point selected on the plotter

display. [MODE]: Select the visibility for the point selected. [GOTO]: Go to the point selected.

Routes List [EDIT]: Edit the route selected.

EDIT

DELETE PLOT

REVERSE REPORT GOTO

[DELETE]: Delete the route selected. [PLOT]: Show the route selected on the plotter

display. [REVERSE]: Follow the points of the route selected in reverse order. [REPORT]: Display the route report for the route selected. [GOTO]: Go to the route selected.

MOB mark (on screen)

MOB mark (on Points List)

START

DELETE

PLOT

DELETE GOTO

[START]: Go to the MOB mark selected. [DELETE]: Delete the MOB mark selected.

[PLOT]: Show the MOB mark selected on the plot-

ter display.

[DELETE]: Delete the MOB mark selected. [GOTO]: Go to the MOB mark selected.

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Item Context-sensitive menu Description

Screenshots (INTERNAL)

Screenshots (SD CARD)

SAVE

DELETE RENAME

PREVIEW

LOAD

DELETE RENAME

PREVIEW

[SAVE]: Copy the screenshots in the internal memory to the SD card.

[DELETE]: Delete the screenshots. [RENAME]: Give the file a new name. [PREVIEW]: Show the screenshots selected on

the screen.

[LOAD]: Copy the screenshots in the SD card to the internal memory.

[DELETE]: Delete the screenshots. [RENAME]: Give the file a new name. [PREVIEW]: Show the screenshots selected on

the screen.

1.15 Man Overboard (MOB)

The MOB mark denotes man overboard position. Enter the mark when someone falls overboard, to automatically create a route to the man overboard position. Only one mark can be displayed.

1.15.1 How to mark MOB position

Long-push the EVENT/MOB key on any screen. The plotter display appears if you are using a different screen. The MOB mark is put at the latitude and longitude position of your boat at the moment the key is pressed. The [MOB] box at the bottom left of the screen shows the bearing and range to the MOB mark.

MOB mark

MOB

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MOB box

Bearing to MOB position Range to MOB position

1.15.2 How to stop navigating to a MOB mark

Put the cursor on the MOB mark then press the ENT key. “STOP” appears at the bottom left corner. Press the ENT key to stop navigation. The message "Stop navigating to MOB. Are you sure?" appears. [YES] is selected; press the ENT key.

1.15.3 How to erase an MOB mark

Put the cursor on the mark then press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu. Select [DELETE] then press the ENT key. The message "Delete MOB. Are you sure?" appears. [YES] is selected; press the ENT key. (The MOB mark set as desti- nation cannot be erased. You must cancel navigation to the mark before you can erase it.)

1.16 How to Take a Screenshot

You can take a screenshot at any time and save it to the internal memory, in PNG format. Open the full RotoKey menu then select [Screenshot]. For how to process screenshots, see section 9.8.

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1.17 Tide Information

Your chart contains worldwide tide height and tidal current information.

1.17.1 Tide height information

The tide station symbol appears at the locations of tide height recording stations.

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To get tide information from a tide station, put the cursor on the tide station symbol, press the ENT key then select [FULL INFO] from the context-sensitive menu to show the [OBJECTS] menu. The cursor is selecting [Tide height station]; push the ENT key to get tide height information.

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12:04PM 0.404 ft

12:45PM 0.134 ft

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If several tide stations overlap one another on the screen, information for each station is presented when [FULL INFO] is selected from the context-sensitive menu. Select desired station to find tide information.

• The information is mostly accurate under moderate weather conditions. However,

storms and weather fronts can influence forecasted tide times and heights.

• To change the [Date], push the RotoKey

• To change the [Tide Prediction] time, rotate the RotoKey

then use the CursorPad to set.

or operate the right and left arrows on the CursorPad. The vertical red line moves with knob rotation/arrow operation.

• To quit the display and return to the plotter display, press the ESC/MENU key.

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The tidal stream information is made from the tide stream data received from tide stream station.

Tidal streams are marked with arrows. The size and color of the arrow indicate tide stream speed, Yellow, slow; orange, medium, and red, fast.

Simple and detailed tide stream information are available. For simple information, put the cursor on a tide stream marker. The [Object Information] box shows the date, time and direction and speed of the tide stream.

23-03-12 12:03:50 PM DIR=302°T SPD=3.7 kn

Simple tide stream information

For detailed information, press the ENT key then select [FULL INFO] from the context sensitive menu. [Tide stream station] is selected; see the information at the bottom of the screen.

Tide stream station

3d Height meters: 0 Name: 34°37.40’N, 135°01.73’ E Time zone: 9

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2. TRACK

Your boat’s track is plotted on the display with position information fed from the internal GPS navigator. This section shows you how to process track, from how to show or hide the track to how to change its color.

2.1 How to Show, Hide all Track

By soft control: Open the RotoKey menu then select [Track] to toggle the track dis-

play ON and OFF.

By context-sensitive menu: Put the cursor on any part of the track then press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu. Select [HIDE] to hide the track.

2.2 How to Stop Recording Track

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu then select [TRACK] and [RECORD TRACK].

2. Select [Off] then press the ENT key.

3. Press the ESC/MENU key to close the menu.

To resume recording, select [On] at step 2.

2.3 How to Select Recording Method, Recording Interval

To trace your boat’s track, your boat’s position is stored into the memory at an interval of time or distance. For distance, a shorter interval provides better reconstruction of the track, but the storage time of the track is shorten. When the track memory becomes full, the oldest track is erased to make room for the latest.

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu then select [TRACK] and

[TRACK RECORDING METHOD].

2. Select [Time] or [Distance] as appropriate.

3. Select the menu item [Time] or [Distance] according to the

item selected at step 2. The options for those menu items are shown in the right figure.

4. Select desired recording interval then press the ESC/

MENU key to close the menu.

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1.0 NM

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Distance Time

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2.4 How to Change the Color of Your Boat’s Track

You can select the color for your boat’s track among red, green, light green, yellow, purple, orange, brown, and black. It is useful to change the color at regular intervals to distinguish tracks at different times of a day, for example.

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu then select [TRACK] and [ACTIVE TRACK] to show the track color options.

2. Select a color then press the ESC/MENU key to close the menu.

2.5 How to Change the Color of Your Boat’s Track with Sea Surface Temperature

You can have the track painted in a different color when the sea surface temperature changes by the amount set.

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu then select [TRACK] and [TRACK COLOR BY TEM-

PERATURE].

2. Select [0.2] or [2.0] as appropriate.

0.2 2.0

Red: -1.0°F to 0.8°F 0 to 0.2°F, 1.0°F to

1.2°F Orange: -0.8°F to -0.6°F, 0.2°F to 0.4°F,

1.2°F to 1.4°F Yellow: -0.6°F to -0.4°F, 0.4°F to 0.6°F,

1.4°C to 1.6°F Green: -0.4°F to -0.2°F, 0.6°F to 0.8°F,

1.6°F to 1.8°F Blue: -0.2°F to 0°F, 0.8°F to 1.0°F, 1.8°F to 2.0°F

3. Press the ESC/MENU key to close the menu.

Red: -10°F to -8.0°F, 0°C to 2.0°F, 10°F to 12°F Orange: -8.0°F to -6.0°F, 2.0°F to 4.0°F, 12°F to 14°F Yellow: -6.0°F to -4.0°F, 4.0°F to 6.0°F, 14°F to 16°F Green: -4.0°F to -2.0°F, 6.0°F to 8.0°F, 16°F to 18°F Blue: -2.0°F to 0°F, 8.0°F to 10°F, 18°F to 20°F

2.6 How to Hide, Show Track by Color

When the screen becomes cluttered with many different colors of track you may want to show only a certain color to clear up the screen.

How to show, hide track from the menu

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu then select [TRACK] and [SHOW TRACK BY COL-

OR].

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2. Select the color to display then press the ENT key.

3. Select [On]. Select [On] in [All] to display all colors.

4. Press the ESC/MENU key to close the menu.

How to hide track with the context-sensitive menu

Put the cursor on the track color to hide then press the ENT key to show the contextsensitive menu. Select [HIDE] to hide the track color selected.

2.7 How to Delete Track by Color

When the screen becomes cluttered with track, you may want to delete some track to clear up the display. You can delete track from the context-sensitive menu or the menu.

How to delete track color from the menu

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu then select [TRACK] and [DELETE TRACK BY COLOR].

2. Select the color to delete then press the ENT key. The message "Delete track. Are you sure?" appears.

3. Select [YES] then press the ENT key.

4. Press the ESC/MENU key to close the menu.

How to delete track color with the context-sensitive menu

Put the cursor on the track color that you want to delete then press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu. Select [DELETE] then press the ENT key. The message "Delete track. Are you sure?" appears. Select [YES] then press the ENT key.

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2.8 How to Find Track Information

Put the cursor on the track to find track information.

Track Information

Time 02-24-12 12:46PM Temp 11.3ºF Depth 85.7 m Fish size 21, 18, 15, 07 cm Bottom type Mud 60%

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3. POINTS

3.1 What is a Point?

In navigation terminology, a point is any location you mark on the plotter display. A point can be a fishing spot, reference point and other important locations. You can use a point you have entered to set a destination and create a route.

This unit has 30,000 points into which you can enter position information. There are four methods that you can use to mark a point:

• At your current position

• At cursor position

• Enter position from the [Points List]

• Enter position manually on the screen

When you enter a point, the point is put on the screen with the point symbol selected as the default point symbol, with the youngest empty point number. The position of the point, symbol and navigation information (range, bearing, etc.) are saved to the [Points List]. You can show or hide the points, and the default setting shows all points.

Default point symbol (default configuration is a yellow circle)

You can edit a point on the screen or on the [Points List].

PT00001

Point name (default color: yellow)

3.2 How to Enter a Point

3.2.1 How to enter a point at the current position

A point may be entered at current position even when the menu is open. Press the

EVENT/MOB key. The symbol of the point is marked at the position at the time the EVENT/MOB key was pressed. The point is automatically named.

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3.2.2 How to enter a point at the cursor position

1. Operate the CursorPad to put the cursor where desired then press the POINTS/ GOTO key.

The “point” pop-up appears and shows point name, latitude and longitude position of the point, and distance and bearing to the point. No further operation is necessary to save the point under the assigned point name and the default symbol and color. To save the point under different conditions, go to step 2.

Symbol

PT00011

Cursor position in latitude and longitude

Distance to point

2. Press the POINTS/GOTO key again, and a window that looks something like the one shown below appears.

3. By default, the [Name] field shows the youngest empty point number. You can change the name, using the CursorPad.

4. The [Position] field shows the position at the time the point was entered. If necessary, you can change the position, using the CursorPad.

5. Select [Shape] to change the icon, from among the choices shown below.

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135°16.6498'E

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BRG T

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Point name

Bearing to point

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6. Select [Color] to change the color of the icon, from among the choices shown below.

7. [Show] selects the visibility level for the point (icon). [Show]: Show the icon and the point name.

[Hide]: Hide the icon and its name. [Icon]: Show only the icon.

8. Use [Comment] to enter a comment about the point, with the CursorPad. The default comment is the time and date of entry of the point. A comment may have a maximum of 64 alphanumeric characters.

9. To save the point, select the [Save] button then push the RotoKey

3.2.3 How to enter a position manually on the plotter screen

Press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu. Select [LAT/LON] then press the ENT key to show the position input box. The position shown in the box is the cursor position. Enter position using the CursorPad. After you have entered the position, the [Save] button is automatically selected. Press the ENT key to save the point, under the youngest empty point number.

3.2.4 How to enter a point from the Points List

Do the following to enter a point on the [Points List].

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key.

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [POINTS] to show the [Points List].

2. The [New] button (at the bottom of the screen) is selected; push the RotoKey to show the point entry window.

3. Follow steps 3 to 8 in section 3.2.2.

4. To save the point, select the [Save] button then push the RotoKey

key.

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3.3 How to Find Detailed Point Information

You can find detailed point information with the point information pop-up. Put the cursor on the point then press the ENT key. (A point is correctly selected if the “point” box appears. See the figure in section 3.2.1.) Select [DETAILED] then press the ENT key.

Name PT0001 Position 34º41.006N 135º41.629E Time 02-24-12 12:46PM Temp 11.3º Depth 85.7 m Fish size 21, 18, 15, 07 cm Bottom type Mud 60% Comment FURUNO

3.4 How to Move a Point

You can move a point two ways: on the screen and from the [Points List].

3.4.1 How to move a point on the screen

Method 1: Drag the point to a new location

1. Select the point with the cursor then push the ENT key to show the context-sen- sitive menu. (The point is correctly selected if the "point" box appears.)

2. Select [MOVE] from the context-sensitive menu then press the ENT key.

3. Drag the cursor to the new location then press the ENT key. The icon moves to the selected position.

Method 2: Manual input of latitude and longitude from the Points List

1. Select the point with the cursor then push the ENT key to show the context-sen- sitive menu. (The point is correctly selected if the “point” box appears.)

2. Select [EDIT] from the context-sensitive menu then press the ENT key to show the point edit screen.

3. Edit the position.

4. Select the [Save] button to finish.

3.4.2 How to move a point from the Points List

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [POINTS] to show the [Points List].

2. Select the point to edit.

3. Select [EDIT] from the context-sensitive menu.

4. Select the [Position] field to edit the position.

5. Select the [Save] button then press the ENT key.

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3.5 How to Select Visibility for Points

Points can be shown or hidden individually or collectively.

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [POINTS] to show the [Points List].

2. Select the point to edit then press the ENT key. Note: If you want to assign visibility globally, select any point.

3. Select [MODE] from the context-sensitive menu.

4. Select the visibility desired. [SHOW]: Show the selected point’s icon and point name. [ICON]: Show the icon of the selected point. [HIDE]: Hide the selected point. [SHOW ALL]: Show all points’ icon and point names. [ICON ALL]: Show the icon of all points. [HIDE ALL]: Hide all points.

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The entry(ies) in the [Mode] column change according to your selection.

3.6 How to Search, Sort Points on the Points List

3.6.1 How to search points

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [POINTS] to show the [Points List].

2. Select [Search] (at the bottom of the screen).

3. Enter the point name in the text box. The cursor jumps to the applicable position in the [Points List].

3.6.2 How to sort points

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [POINTS] to show the [Points List].

2. Select [Sort] (at the bottom of the screen).

3. Select the sort method. [A-Z ASCENDING]: A-to-Z order [Z-A DESCENDING]: Z-to-A order [DISTANCE ASCENDING]: Distance in ascending order [DISTANCE DESCENDING]: Distance in descending order

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3.7 How to Filter Points by Shape on the Points List

You may filter points on the [Points List] by icon shape. This is useful when you are looking for points of a specific shape.

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [POINTS] to show the [Points List].

2. Select [Icon] (at the bottom of the screen).

3. Select [ICON] to show the icon selection window.

4. Select the icon desired.

3.8 How to Delete Points

You can delete individual points directly on the screen and on the [Points List]. All points can be deleted from the [Points List].

3.8.1 How to delete a point from the screen

1. Select the point with the cursor then push the ENT key to show the context-sen- sitive menu. (The point is correctly selected if the “point” box appears.)

2. Select [DELETE] then press the ENT key. The message "Delete this point. Are you sure?" appears.

3. [YES] is selected; push the RotoKey

to delete the point.

3.8.2 How to delete points from the Points List

How to delete a point

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [POINTS] to show the [Points List].

2. Select the point to delete then press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu.

3. Select [DELETE] then press the ENT key. The message "Delete this point. Are you sure?" appears.

4. [YES] is selected; push the RotoKey

How to delete all points

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [POINTS] to show the [Points List].

2. Rotate the RotoKey screen) then push the key. The message "Delete all points. Are you sure?" appears.

3. [YES] is selected; push the RotoKey

to select the [Delete all] button (at the bottom of the

to delete the point.

to delete all points.

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4. ROUTES

4.1 What is a Route?

Often a trip from one place to another involves several course changes, requiring a series of route points (waypoints) which you navigate to, one after another. The sequence of waypoints leading to the ultimate destination is called a route. The equipment can store 1,000 routes, with a maximum of 50 points per route.

You create a route by pointing and clicking geographical positions on the screen. These positions are marked with yellow circles.

You can follow a route that you have created, with the GOTO feature. When you follow a route, the points on the route are yellow circles and a red line with arrows connects between the points. The arrows show the direction in which to follow the route.

Routes can be edited directly on the screen or through the menu and the editing feature available depends on route status (active or inactive) and method.

• Select a route to follow.

• Select a route to follow and follow it in reverse order.

• Insert a point(s) in a route.

• Add point(s) to the end of a route.

• Rename a route.

• Delete a route.

• Find information about a route.

• Connect two routes.

4.2 How to Create a Route

There are two ways to create a route: soft control ([Routes]→[New]) and menu ([Routes List]).

4.2.1 How to create a route from the RotoKey menu

1. Open the RotoKey menu then select [Route] and [New].

2. Put the cursor on the first point for the route then press the ENT key. A yellow circle marks the position selected and the point number (QPxxxxx, xxxxx=point number) appears below the point.

3. Put the cursor on the next point then press the ENT key. A yellow circle marks the position and a blue line with arrow runs between the 1st point and this point. The arrow indicates the direction of the route.

Note: You can also add a saved point to the route. Select the point then press the ENT key.

4. Repeat step 3 to complete the route.

5. The [Save] soft control is selected; push the RotoKey

The route is saved under the next sequential empty route number. The name for the route is initially assigned as “RTxxxx” (xxxx=route number). The name can be changed as desired.

to save the route.

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4.2.2 How to create a route from the Routes List

A route can also be created from the [Routes List], with the points you have entered.

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [ROUTES] to show the [Routes List].

2. The [New] button is selected; push the RotoKey

3. The input box (at the bottom of the screen) is showing the route name, the youngest empty route number. Change the route name if necessary. Finally, press the ENT key. The screen something like the one shown below appears.

LEG

Route points

Saved points

4. Press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu then do the following to enter a route point.

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1) [INSERT] is selected; press the ENT key. The cursor moves to the saved

points column.

2) Use the CursorPad to select a point then press the ENT key. The cursor re-

turns to the route points column.

3) Use the CursorPad to put the cursor on the next route point number then

press the ENT key.

4) Repeat 1) - 3) to continue entering points.

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5) After you have entered all the points you require, press the ESC/MENU key. The [Routes List] reappears, showing the newly entered route.

4.2.3 How to create a route with the Easy Routing feature

The Easy Routing feature automatically constructs a route between two points, taking into consideration the preset values for safe depths, safe heights and boat’s width, to provide you with an estimate of a safe route to your destination. Easy Routing can be initiated on points, on quick points, on track points, on route legs, on a position fix, on MOB position, on DSC points, on a cartographic object, and chart.

You simply set a start position and a destination. This can be newly entered points or any of the points mentioned above that are currently on the screen. (The total distance can not be longer than 100 NM.) Easy Routing then analyzes the path between the two points and creates a route, inserting legs in the route when necessary to get you away from areas which exceed the safety values set on the menu. Easy Routing analyzes each leg for safety in three levels: safe leg, potentially dangerous leg, and unsafe leg, and color codes them accordingly, green for safe, yellow for potentially dangerous and red for unsafe.

Note: A chart card must be inserted to use Easy Routing. Not all chart cards carry Easy Routing. The message "No charts with Easy Routing data found." appears if a chart card does not have Easy Routing.

EASY ROUTING DISCLAIMER: The accuracy of Easy Routing is limited by the availability of electronic charts loaded on your navigation system and the accuracy of original source material used in producing such charts. Always remember that you should navigate with the most detailed and up-to-date chart available from FURUNO, and new information from National Hydrographic Offices may render your charts obsolete at any time. Easy Routing is only an aid to navigation and must be used in conjunction with conventional navigation practices. As the navigator of your boat, you are responsible for reviewing the suggested route against the official nautical publications and situational awareness. You must edit and/or approve the suggested route before using it for navigation purposes.

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How to set the safe values for Easy Routing

Follow the procedure below to set the safe values to use in Easy Routing.

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [EASY ROUTING].

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2. [SAFE DEPTH] is the minimum safe depth, namely, your boat’s draft.

3. [SAFE HEIGHT] is the minimum safe height, namely, the height of your boat.

4. [SAFE CORRIDOR] is the minimum width of the path.

5. [TIMEOUT] is the amount of time to wait before exiting the Easy Routing function, when it cannot create a route.

6. [SAFE MARGIN] is the minimum distance (300 m) between a dangerous/not navigable area and your boat. This area could be land or a body of water. Turn it on to honor this distance.

7. Turn off [RESPECT DRAUGHT] if you want to disregard the depths that are shallower than the [SAFE DEPTH] setting.

How to create a route with Easy Routing

1. Put the cursor on the starting point then press the ENT key.

2. Select [EASY ROUTING] followed by [START].

START

DESTINATION CALCULATE

The starting point is marked with a green flag, labeled [ER START].

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ER START

3. Put the cursor on the destination then press the ENT key.

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4. Select [EASY ROUTING] followed by [DESTINATION]. The destination point is marked with a green flag, labeled [ER DEST].

ER CALCULATING

Calculating route

Please wait

5. Press the ENT key then select [EASY ROUTING] followed by [CALCULATE]. A warning about the use of easy routing appears.

EXIT

Read the warning then press the ENT key. Calculation begins and the right figure appears. Calculation progress is indicated with the progress bar.

6. When the calculation is completed, the [EASY ROUTING REPORT] appears.

EASY ROUTING REPORT

Route has been calculated. Route length: Total number of legs: 5 0 Unsafe (red) 0 Potentially dangerous (yellow) 0 Safe (green) Moved 0

DETAILS

7. Click the [OK] button. (To get detailed information about the route, “click” the [DETAILS] button. Press the ESC/MENU key to close the detailed report.)

8. The Easy Routing created route appears.

ER DEST

ER START

“Click” to show detailed report

EASY ROUTING REPORT

Unsafe legs (red) - This leg crosses dangerous areas or objects. A specific and accurate visual check of the leg (and route) is mandatory and manual correction is absolutely necesary. Potentionally dangerous legs (yellow) - This leg crosses some potentionally dangerous areas or objects. A specific visual check and potential manual correction of the left has to be performed. Safe legs (green) - No hazards have been detected for this route leg. Prudent navigation is in any case recommended.

Leg

ER DEST

ER START

In the above example, five legs were created. Legs are color coded according to safety levels, red for unsafe, yellow for potentially dangerous, and green for safe. In the example, all legs were judged to be safe therefore the line between the start and destination is completely green. If the route has an unsafe or potentially dangerous leg, retry the calculation, with different locations.

9. Press the ENT key to save the route, or press the ESC/MENU key to escape without saving the route.

The Easy Routing created graphic is removed. If you saved the route, the Start and Destination flags and the route remain on the screen. If you exited without saving the route, only the Start and Destination flags remain on the screen. The flags can be removed by selecting [DELETE] at [START POINT] and [DESTINATION POINT] on the [EASY ROUTING] menu. The flags are also removed when the power is turned off.

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Error message Meaning Remedy

Error messages in Easy Routing

Latitude of the defined points is greater than 80°. Route has not been calculated.

No charts with Easy Routing data found. Calculation cannot be started.

Route calculation has been halted.

Route has not been calculated. Route cannot be calculated in a

Route is too complex, calculation could not complete.

Start and destination points are too far away. Calculation cannot be stored.

Start and destination points placed in the same position. Route has not been calculated.

The latitude of the points is over 80°N/S.

You tried to use Easy Routing with no chart data.

You canceled route calculation. –

situation other than those mentioned above.

The route is too complex to calculate.

The start and destination points are more than 100 NM apart.

Start and destination positions are the same.

Reselect the points.

Insert appropriate chart card.

Reselect points and try the calculation again.

Try to select a slightly different set of points.

Reduce the distance between points to 100 NM or less.

Select different positions.

Start or destination point of route cannot be moved to a navigable position on water. Route has not been calculated.

Timeout has been exceed. Route has not been calculated.

One or both points of the route are on land or on a forbidden area.

The route could not be generated within the time specified with [TIMEOUT] in the [EASY ROUTING] menu.

Reselect the points.

Retry the calculation.

4.3 How to Extend a Route on the Screen

You can extend a route from the last point on the route. This is useful when you want to travel beyond the last point in a route.

1. Put the cursor on any leg of the route then press the ENT key.

2. Select [EXTEND] from the context-sensitive menu then press the ENT key.

3. Drag the cursor to where you want to extend the route. A dashed line runs between the last point and the cursor.

4. Press the ENT key. The dashed line is replaced with a solid line and the point is numbered with the next sequential point number of the route.

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4.4 How to Insert a Point on a Route on the Screen

You can put a point between route legs when you need an additional point along a route.

1. Put the cursor on a leg of the route.

2. Press the ENT key, select [INSERT] then press the ENT key. A dashed line is overlaid on the selected leg.

3. Drag the cursor to the location where to put the point then press the ENT key. The dashed line disappears and the leg is redrawn with a solid line.

4.5 How to Move a Point in a Route on the Screen

You can move a point in a route as follows:

1. Put the cursor on the point to move then press the ENT key.

2. Select [MOVE] then press the ENT key.

3. Drag the cursor to the new location for the point. The color of the point icon and the point name turn gray.

4. Press the ENT key to anchor the point. The color of the point and point name returns to yellow.

4.6 How to Delete a Point From a Route on the Screen

Unnecessary points in a route can be deleted as shown below. You can also delete a route point from the [Routes List]. See section 4.7.2.

1. Put the cursor on the point to delete then press the ENT key.

2. Select [DELETE] then press the ENT key. You are asked if you are sure to delete

the point.

3. [YES] is selected; press the ENT key to delete the point.

The route is redrawn omitting the deleted point.

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4.7 Routes List

4.7.1 How to display the Routes List

The [Routes List] shows all the routes saved to the internal memory. To show the [Routes List], open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [ROUTES].

Use the up and down arrows on the CursorPad to scroll the list. For multiple pages, switch between pages with the right and left arrows on the CursorPad.

Function buttons

The three function buttons at the bottom of the [Routes List] do the functions shown

below. Use the RotoKey

[New]: Create a route. See section 4.2 for the procedure. [Delete all]: Delete all routes. See section 4.13. [Search]: Search your routes. A text input box appears. Enter the search string then

press the ENT key. The cursor selects the route whose name matches the search string.

to access the buttons.

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4.7.2 Functions available in the Routes List

Context-sensitive menu

Select a route from the list then press the ENT key menu to show the context-sensitive menu.

[DELETE]: Delete the selected route.

EDIT

DELETE PLOT

REVERSE REPORT GOTO

Route editing function buttons

The route editing function buttons appear at the bottom of the screen when a route is selected for editing. Select the route from the [Routes List] then press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu. Select [EDIT] from the context-sensitive menu then press the ENT key.

[PLOT]: Display the selected route on the plotter display. [REVERSE]: Follow the selected route in reverse order. See the

next chapter.

[REPORT]: Show the route report for the selected route. [GOTO]: Navigate the route selected. See the next chapter.

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[Rename]: Rename the route. A text input box appears with the current route name in the box. Edit the name as appropriate. [Comment]: Enter a comment for the route, using the CursorPad. A maximum of 64 alphanumeric characters may be used. The comment is the time and date the route was created. [Sort]: Sort the list according to the sort options: [A-Z ASCENDING]: Alphabetical order [Z-A DESCEDTING]: Reverse alphabetical order [DISTANCE ASCENDING]: Distance in ascending order [DISTANCE DESCENDING]: Distance in descending order [Search]: Enter a search waypoint name then press the ENT key. The cursor selects the waypoint that matches the name entered.

[Connect]: Connect the selected route to the last point of the route edited. See section 4.10.

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[Coord Type]: Select the position display format for points globally, among ddd’mm’ss, ddd°mm.mmm, ddd°mm.mmmm, ddd.dddddd.

4.8 Route Report, Route Calculator

A route report provides detailed information about a route plus a route navigation calculator. The route navigation calculator lets you see the time necessary to travel to each leg and the amount of fuel required for each leg with various speeds and fuel consumption figures.

Route report

To show the route report, select a route on the [Routes List] then press the ENT key. Select [REPORT] from the context-sensitive menu then press the ENT key. The report provides the following information:

• The name of each point

• The position of each point

• The bearing to each point

• The distance to each point

• The total distance between points and total distance of the route

• The time required to get to a point using the speed selected

• The amount of fuel required to get to a point and the total amount of fuel required to run the route.

2.64 gal/h

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Note: A route report can also be shown by selecting the route on the screen. Select the route then press the ENT key. Select [INFO] from the context-sensitive menu.

Route calculator

Use the [Speed] and [Fuel] buttons at the bottom of the [Route Report] to enter speed and fuel consumption/hour. See how those values affect the [Time] and [Fuel] indications.

4.9 How to Display a Route on the Screen

Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [ROUTES] to show the [Routes List]. Select a route then press the ENT key. Select [PLOT] from the context-sensitive menu then press the ENT key.

4.10 How to Connect Two Routes

You can connect two routes from the [Routes List]. In the example below route 1 is connected to route 2.

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [ROUTES] to show the [Routes List].

2. Select the starting route then press the ENT key.

3. Select [EDIT] from the context-sensitive menu then press the ENT key.

4. Use the RotoKey

then press the RotoKey

to select the [Connect] button (at the bottom of the screen)

to display the routes list (at right half of the screen).

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5. Select route 2 then press the ENT key.

The joined route is saved under the name of route 1. If the total number of points exceeds 50, the excess is removed from the end of the route.

4.11 Simple Route Information

You can find simple route information for a route by putting the cursor on a leg of the route. The name of the route and the date of its creation are shown.

Name

Comment

RT0001

12:20PM 03-16-12

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4.12 How to Rename a Route on the Screen

The default name for a route is RTXXXX (XXXX=route number). If desired, you can rename the route with one more descriptive.

1. Put the cursor on the route to rename then press the ENT key.

2. Select [Rename] then press the ENT key. An input box showing current route

name appears.

3. Edit the name as appropriate then press the ENT key.

4.13 How to Delete Routes

Routes can be deleted individually or collectively. A route currently used for navigation cannot be deleted.

4.13.1 How to delete a route on the screen

1. Put the cursor on a leg of the route to delete then press the ENT key.

2. Select [DELETE] then press the ENT key. You are asked if you are sure to delete

the route.

3. [YES] is selected; press the ENT key to delete the route.

The route is deleted from the screen and the [Routes List].

4.13.2 How to delete routes from the Routes List

Individual route

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [ROUTES].

2. Select a route then press the ENT key.

3. Select [DELETE] from the menu then press the ENT key.

All routes

You can delete all routes from the list as follows:

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [ROUTES].

2. Use the RotoKey

the key. You are asked if you are sure to delete all routes.

3. [YES] is selected; press the ENT key to delete all routes.

to select [Delete all] (at the bottom of the screen) then push

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5. NAVIGATION

This chapter shows you how to get to a desired destination by using “quick points,” saved points, and routes.

Before you go to a point or follow a route, make sure the path to the points is clear. Zoom your chart to check for hazards which appear on a smaller scale.

5.1 How to Navigate to a Quick Point

The advantage of navigating to a quick point, the cursor position, is that you do not need to save the point to the memory. However, the point is erased when a new quick point is entered.

Put the cursor on the position to mark as a quick point then long-push the POINTS/ GO TO key. Then,

• A yellow circle appears at the location, with the youngest empty quick point number below it. The navigation line (red) connects between own ship and the quick point, your destination. The line shows the shortest path to the destination and the direction to go.

• The arrival area, the radius of which is set with the arrival alarm, is shown with a red dashed circle. When your boat comes within the circle or your boat moves through an imaginary perpendicular line that crosses through the center of the destination point, the audio alarm sounds and the arrival alarm icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you. The arrival area and XTE alarm lines are shown when the related alarms are active.

• The XTE alarm lines (red dashed lines), show the XTE alarm range, set with the XTE alarm. When your boat crosses an XTE line, audible and visual alarms are re-leased to alert you.

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5.2 How to Navigate to a Saved Point

There are two methods by which to navigate to a saved point: select the point on the screen and select the point from the [Points List].

5.2.1 How to navigate to a saved point selected on the screen

Put the cursor on the saved point then press the ENT key. Select [GOTO] then press the ENT key. See the description on page 5-1 for the meaning of the symbols and lines and the sequence of events in navigation to a point.

Arrival area (red)

Point (yellow by default)

XTE alarm line (red)

FURUNO

Point name

Navigation line (red)

Ship icon

5.2.2 How to navigate to a point selected from the Points List

1. Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [POINTS] to show the [Points List].

2. Select a point then press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu.

3. Select [GOTO] then press the ENT key.

5.3 How to Select a Route for Navigation

There are two methods to select a route for navigation: select the route on the screen and select the route from the [Routes List].

5.3.1 On-screen route

Put the cursor on any route leg of the route then press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu. Select [GOTO] then press the ENT key.

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Note: If you are currently navigating a route, the message "Destination is already

present. Stop the navigation." appears. Select [YES] to stop navigation on the current route and switch to the newly selected route, or select [NO] to continue navigation with the current route. After you select a route the following occurs:

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• A red line runs between the points on the route. The line shows the shortest path to the destination and the direction to go.

Route point (yellow by default)

PT00003

• After you arrive to a point, the arrival area marker and the dashed line are switched to the next waypoint.

PT00002

PT00001

Navigation line

Arrival area (red)

XTE alarm line (red)

5.3.2 Route selected from the Routes List

Open the [PLOTTER] menu and select [ROUTES] to show the [Routes List]. Select a route and then press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu. Select [NAVIGATE] from the menu. See the description and figure in section 5.3.1 for the sequence of events in route navigation. Note that the route points of a route created from the [Routes List] are marked as “PTxxxxx”.

5.3.3 How to start navigation from a point on a route

Depending on your position, objective, etc., you may want to skip some route points on a route and start navigating directly to a specific point. Put the cursor on a route point then press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu. Select [ACTIVATE FROM] then press the ENT key.

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5.4 Functions Available When You Follow a Route

5.4.1 Restart navigation

When you follow a route, you can restart the navigation to the next point on the route from current location.

When you steer to keep away from an obstruction or your boat drifts, you go off course, like shown with Line 1 in the figure. If you do not need to return to the original course, you can go to the desired point from the current position as shown in Line 2 in the figure.

Put the cursor on a leg in the route then press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu. Select [RESTART] then press the ENT key. The route start position moves to the current position and the XTE is reset to zero.

Original course

Obstacle

Line 2

Line 1

5.4.2 Follow a route in reverse order

You can follow the route points of a route in reverse order. This feature is useful when you want to retrace a route from the end to the beginning.

Put the cursor on a leg in the route then press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu. Select [REVERSE] then press the ENT key. The arrows on the route now point in the opposite direction.

5.4.3 Stop following a route

Put the cursor on a leg in a route then press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu. Select [STOP] then press the ENT key. The arrival area, XTE alarm lines are erased and the color of the legs connecting the route points of the route changes to blue.

5.4.4 Skip a leg in a route

When you don’t need to follow all route legs in a route you can skip an unnecessary leg. (Multiple legs can be skipped) After you select the leg to skip, the route is redrawn, with the skipped leg removed. Put the cursor on the route point to skip then press the ENT key to show the context-sensitive menu. Select [SKIP] then press the

ENT key.

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6. MAP SETTINGS, 2D PERSPECTIVE/3D DISPLAYS AND SATELLITE OVERLAY

This chapter shows you how to set up the map display and how to select the 2D perspective and 3D displays.

6.1 Map Setup

All map settings are in the [MAP] menu. On this menu you can

• Change icon size

• Change the size of the place names

• Select nav aids presentation format

• Select chart language

• Predict tide movement

• Configure the information to show

Open the [MAP] menu and set items according to your operating needs.

[ICON SIZE]: Select the size for the icons (buoy, lighthouse, etc.). The choices are [Standard] or [Large].

[PLACE NAMES SIZE]: Select the size for the place name indications, among [Standard], [Medium] or [Large].

[NAV AIDS PRESENTATION]: Select nav aids presentation format, [US] or [International].

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[CHART LANGUAGE]: Use [Language] to select the chart language to use to show chart information (place names, etc.), among English and major European and Asian languages. Use [Mode] to select what language to display chart information in. [Off]: Chart information is shown in English when it is not available in the chart language selected. [English]: Chart information is shown in the chart language selected when English is not available. [Local]: Chart information is shown in the local language when it is not available in the chart language selected.

[CURRENTS PREDICTION]: Predict current (tide) movement in the specified time interval.

03-16-12 01:25:32:PM

SPD 1.9 kn

DIR 302°T

Rotate the RotoKey

Push the RotoKey to enter the date for which to show predicted current movement.

[CHART DISPLAY]: Setup the overlay displays. [PLOTTER WINDOW]: Select which display to apply the settings of [CHART DISPLAY] in the 2-way split screen for the plotter display. The default setting puts the display on the left half. [DISPLAY MODE]: Select the chart display mode, among [2D], [2D Perspective] and [3D]. [OVERLAY]: Select the type of overlay to use, among [Vector], [Satellite], [Raster] and [Chart Shading] (not available in the 3D display). [OVERLAY MODE]: Select where to display the overlay, [On Land], [On Sea] or [On All]. (Available in 2D and 2D perspective modes when [Satellite] or [Chart Shading] is selected at [Overlay].) [TRANSPARENCY]: You can set the level of transparency for the satellite photo on the water. The higher the figure the greater the level of transparency. [3D EXAGGERATION FACTOR]: Set the level of the 3D exaggeration factor, Level 1 to Level 5, to view topographical features more easily. The higher the number the greater the exaggeration.

[MAP CONFIGURATION]: Show or hide various objects to set the level of detail for your maps. [Display Mode] offers four preset levels (full, medium, low and tides) plus a custom level which you can set according to your needs. The table on the next page shows the settings for each of the four preset levels. You can zoom in the chart range over the range which is limited by the chart when setting [Off] in [CHART LOCK]. However, if done the chart can not be displayed correctly.

to set the time for which to show predicted current movement.

for three seconds to enable entry of date. Use the CursorPad

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Item

MARINE SETTINGS

NAMES On On Off On On, Off HAZARD AREAS LA-

BELS NAV-AID NAMES On Off Off Off On, Off PORT NAMES On Off Off Off On, Off NAV AIDS &LIGHT SEC-

TORS ATTENTION AREAS On On Off Off On, Off TIDES & CCURRENTS On Off Off On On, Off SEABED TYPE On Off Off Off On, Off PORTS & SERVICES On On Off Off On, Off TRACKS & ROUTES On Off Off Off On, Off

UNDERWATER OBJECTS SETTINGS

UNDERWATER OBJECTS LIMIT

ROCKS Icon+

OBSTRUCTIONS Icon+

DIFFUSERS Icon+

WRECKS Icon+

DEPTH SETTINGS

DEPTH SHADING MODE

SAFE DEPTH 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 0.0 to 1000.0 ft DEPTH RANGE MIN 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 to 32804.0 ft DEPTH RANGE MAX 32804.0 32804.0 32804.0 32804.0 0.0 to 32804.0 ft

CHART SETTINGS

LAT/LON GRID On Off Off Off On, Off BOUNDARIES MODE AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO, Manual CHART BOUNDARIES On Off Off Off On, Off VAD BOUNDARIES On Off Off Off On, Off CHART LOCK On On On On On, Off

Full Medium Low Tides

On Off Off Off On, Off

On No sector No sector Off On, Off, No sector

32.8 32.8 32.8 32.8 0.0 to 1000.0 ft

Depth

Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Safe, Dynamic,

DIsplay Level

Icon Icon Icon Icon, Icon+Depth

Available Settings

Dynamic Inverted

[VAD]: Value Added Data. Show or hide land VAD. [Standard land VAD]: Select [On], [Off] or [Custom] at [DISPLAY] to show or hide standard land VAD. For [Custom], select which items to show or hide at [CUSTOMIZE]. The choices are [Road] and [Land Elevation]. [Standard marine VAD]: Select [On], [Off] or [Custom] at [DISPLAY] to show or hide standard marine VAD. For [Custom], select which items to show or hide at [CUSTOMIZE]. The choices are [Tide height station], [Port/Marina] and [Tide stream station].

Note: You can display [VAD] with the RotoKey open the full RotoKey menu then select [VAD].

. Long-press the RotoKeyTM to

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[FIND]: The find feature helps you locate ports, tide stations, wrecks, obstructions, and points of interests (attractions, medical service, entertainment, shopping, etc.). [COORDINATES] puts the cursor on the position you enter.

For example, select [PORT BY DISTANCE] to find the ports closest to your current position.

PORT BY DISTANCE

TADOTSU - TADOTSU 242 0.096

MARUGAME - MARUGAME 47 2.075

SAKAIDO KO - SAKAIDE 58 6.275

MIZUSHIMA - MIZUSHIMA 1 12.19

HIBI - HIBI 41 14.00

UNO KO - UNO KO 39 16.46

TAKAMATSU - TAKAMATSU 72 16.48

OKAYAMA - OKAYAMA 31 22.71

KOMATSUSHIMA - KOMATSUSHIMA 110 45.25

AIOI - AIOI 50 46.59

The list shows the name, bearing and distance to each port, in ascending distance. To find the location of a port on the chart, select the port then press the ENT key. The screen closes and the chart appears, with the port put at the center of the screen.

How to hide the place names

Do the following to hide the place names on the chart.

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1. Select [MAP CONFIGURATION] from the [MAP] menu.

2. Open [DISPLAY MODE] then select [Custom].

3. Open [NAMES] then select [Off].

4. Press the ESC/MENU key to close the menu. To display the place names, select [On].

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6.2 2D Perspective Dispay

The 2D perspective display provides an aerial perspective display. Select [2D/3D] Mode and [2D Perspective] from the RotoKey menu to show this display.

2D display

2D perspective display

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6.3 3D Display

6.3.1 3D display description

The 3D display has native 3D chart design that allows full time 3D presentation. This true 3D environment gives you all of the information you require with no restrictions on the information you can see. You can plan your routes, enter points, etc. like on the 2D chart. To show the 3D display, select [2D/3D Mode] and [3D] from the RotoKey menu. The 3D icon, whose appearance changes according to display adjustment state, appears to the right of the orientation mode box.

The 3D display provides a 3D view of land and sea around your boat. Land is shown in different shades of green according to height above the sea level. Water is shown in different shades of blue according to depth. The 3D display has most of the same information as the 2D display. With both presentations available you can see the conditions around your boat from different angles. The 3D display helps you navigate when you are in waters that you do not know. Also, most functions of the 2D display, for example, destination setting, are available in the 3D display.

For best results make sure you have accurate position and heading data.

GPS 3D

Course Up

20 NM

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6.3.2 How to tilt and rotate the 3D display

To tilt and rotate the 3D display, first select [Mode] and [Manual] from the RotoKey menu. [Manual] appears in the orientation mode box. Long-push the ENT key to enable adjustment. The appearance of the 3D icon changes as shown in the illustration below.

3D adj.

disabled

ENT

3D adj.

enabled

Tilt the chart: Operate the up and down arrow pads on the CursorPad. Rotate the chart: Operate the right and left arrow pads on the CursorPad.

After you complete the adjustment, long-push the ENT key to confirm settings. To escape from the manual adjustment mode, select an orientation mode from the RotoKey menu.

6.3.3 How to make the 3D view clearer

In the 3D display, some topographical features are easier to see if you use the [3D Exaggeration Factor]. This feature expands both objects on the chart and the underwater vertically so that you can easily see the shape of the objects and position. To adjust the exaggeration feature, open the [MAP] menu, select the [CHART DISPLAY] menu and set the level with [3D EXAGGERATION FACTOR]. Five levels are available. The higher the level the greater the degree of exaggeration. The example below compares the same picture in Level 1 and Level 5 exaggerations.

Land

Level 1 exaggeration Level 5 exaggeration

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6.4 Satellite Photo Overlay

You can overlay the satellite photo for your area on the 2D and 3D displays. Open the RotoKey menu then select [2D/3D Mode], [2D] or [3D] and [Vector/Satellite] to show the satellite photo.

The illustration below shows the vector chart with the satellite photo overlay.

How to set the level of transparency

You can select the level of transparency for the parts of the satellite photo that are on water. Open the [MAP] menu and select [CHART DISPLAY] and [TRANSPARENCY]. Set the level in three digits, from 0 to 100. The higher the number the greater the degree of transparency.

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7. FISH FINDER OPERATIONS

7.1 How the Fish Finder Works

The fish finder calculates the distance between its transducer and underwater objects like fish, lake bottom or seabed. The results are shown in different colors or shades of gray according to echo strength.

The ultrasonic waves transmitted through water move at a constant speed of approximately 4800 feet (1500 meters) per second. When a sound wave “hits” an underwater object like fish or sea bottom, part of the sound wave is reflected toward the source. To find the depth to an object, the fish finder calculates the time difference between the transmission of a sound wave and the time the reflected sound wave is received.

The picture displayed by the fish finder contains a series of vertical scan lines. Each line is a "picture" of the objects under your boat. The series of pictures are put sideby-side across the screen to show the contours of the bottom and echoes from fish. The amount of history of objects that have moved under your boat can be less than a minute to more than one minute depending on the picture advance speed.

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7.2 Fish Finder Display

The fish finder screen provides a “picture” of the echoes found by the fish finder. Echoes are scrolled across the screen from the right position to the left position. The number of minutes an echo is displayed on the screen is controlled by the picture advance speed.

The echoes at the right position are the current echoes. These echoes can be from individual fish, a school of fish, or the bottom. Depth to the bottom is indicated always, provided the gain is set correctly.

Both low and high TX frequencies are provided. (Frequencies depend on the transducer connected.) The low frequency has a wide detection area, which is useful for general detection and understanding bottom conditions. The high frequency has a narrow beam width that helps you inspect fish.

The range, gain, clutter and TVG can be adjusted automatically according to your purpose (cruising or fishing) to let you do other tasks.

The color bar at the left edge of the display shows the range of colors used to display different echo strengths. Weaker echoes appear in colors near the bottom of the bar, and stronger echoes appear in colors near the top.

Frequency (LF or HF)

Color bar

Depth indication

Mode (Fishing, Cruising or Manual)

VRM

Bottom echo

Auto Range (No indication for manual range)

School of fish

Minute marker (each bar is equal to 30 seconds)

Zero line

Elapsed time, VRM depth

Range scale

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Appears when simulation mode is active.

Note: The depth indication on the fish finder display is the sounding value from the internal fish finder. The DEPTH indication in the data box is the sounding value from the equipment selected in the [INTERFACE] - [SELECT INPUT DEVICE] menu. Then, the depth value in the data box can be different if the data is fed from an external device.

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7.3 How to Activate the Fish Finder

Select a fish finder display at the home screen. See section 1.8.

7.4 How to Select a Display

Your fish finder has these display modes: single frequency (50 kHz or 200 kHz), dual frequency (50 kHz + 200 kHz), bottom lock, bottom zoom, marker zoom, A-scope, and bottom discrimination.

7.4.1 How to select a single frequency or dual frequency

Single frequency

The single frequency display shows either the low-frequency or high-frequency picture on the full screen. Select a frequency according to your purpose.

• A low frequency gives a wide detection area. Use the low frequency for general search and to find bottom conditions.

Low

frequency

High frequency

• A high frequency gives better resolution. Use the high frequency to inspect a school of fish.

To select a single frequency display, open the RotoKey menu, select [Frequency] then [200 kHz] or [50 kHz].

Dual frequency

The dual frequency display provides both low- and high-frequency pictures. Use the dual frequency display to compare the same picture with two different soundingfrequencies. The low-frequency picture is on the left, and the high-frequency is on the right.

Low

frequency

High

frequency

Freq.

Beamwidth Resolution

(kHz)

Low

Wide

Low

Detection range

Deep

Bottom tail

Long

High

Narrow

High

Shallow

Short

To select a dual frequency display, open the RotoKey menu then select [Frequency] and [Dual].

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7.4.2 How to select a zoom display

The zoom displays appear on the left-half of the screen and the high or low frequency display on the right half. Three zoom displays are available: bottom lock, bottom zoom and marker zoom.

How to activate a zoom display

Open the full RotoKey menu, select [Zoom] then [Btm Lock], [Btm Zoom] or [Mkr Zoom]. To deactivate the zoom display, select [Off] after selecting [Zoom].

Bottom lock display

The bottom lock display provides a compressed normal picture on the right half and a 7 to 400 feet (3 to 120 meter) wide layer in contact with the bottom is expanded on the left half. This display helps you distinguish the fish near the bottom from the bottom echo. You can select the bottom lock range with [BOTTOM LOCK RANGE] in the [RANGES] menu in the [FISH FINDER] menu.

Bottom lock display Single freq. display

Zoomed school of fish

Bottom shown as a straight line

School of fish

Zoom marker

This area zoomed and displayed on left 1/2 of screen.

Bottom zoom display

The bottom zoom display expands the bottom and the fish near the bottom according to the zoom range selected with [ZOOM RANGE] in the [RANGES] menu in the [FISH FINDER] menu. This display helps you find the density of the bottom. A bottom displayed with a short echo tail normally indicates a soft bottom (sand bottom, etc.). A long echo tail indicates a hard bottom.

Bottom zoom display

Single freq. display

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Bottom

Zoom marker

Zoom marker automatically follows change in depth.

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Marker zoom display

The marker zoom display expands a selected area of the normal fish finder picture to full vertical size of the screen on the left-half window. You can select the part to expand with the VRM (Variable Range Marker). Move the zoom marker with the Cursor- Pad. The area between the VRM and zoom marker is expanded. The marker can be shown or hidden with [ZOOM MARKER] in the [FISH FINDER] menu.

Marker zoom display

Zoomed fish echo

7.4.3 A-scope display

The A-scope display appears at the right 1/16 of the screen and is available in any fish finder mode. This display shows the echoes at each transmission with the amplitudes and tone in balance with their intensities. This display helps you identify possible fish species and bottom structure. To show or hide the A-scope display, open the full RotoKey menu then select [A-scope] to activate or deactivate the display.

Single freq. display

School of fish

VRM

This area zoomed on left half of screen

Zoom marker

Weak reflection (small fish or noise)

Fish echo

Single frequency display

A-scope display

"Peak" shows past amplitude with dots.

Strong reflection (bottom)

A-scope peak hold

You can show the "normal" A-scope display plus the peak-hold amplitude picture for the last five seconds in dots. To show the peak hold display, turn on [A-SCOPE PEAK HOLD] in the [FISH FINDER] menu.

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7.4.4 Bottom discrimination display

The bottom discrimination display analyzes the bottom echo to categorize bottom hardness in one of four types (rocks, gravel, sand, mud) and shows the results in a colorful graphic display. A transducer or triducer that supports the bottom discrimination display is required.

There are two bottom discrimination displays: graphic and probability.

Graphic display: The most probable material on the bottom (mud, sand, gravel, rock) is indicated graphically.

Probability

bar Bottom discrimination

Hardness legend

display column

Rock Gravel Sand Mud

Probability bar: Degree of trust for bottom discrimination display (Green, Normal; Yellow, Caution; Background color, Abnormal)

Probability display: The most probable bottom material is indicated in proportion.

Probability bar

Bottom

Hardness legend

Graph example

Mud probability (Approx. 25%)

Sand probability (Approx. 25%)

Rock probability (Approx. 50%)

Mud Sand Gravel Rock

discrimination display column

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Characteristics of the bottom discrimination display

• The bottom discrimination display provides an estimate of bottom composition. Actual composition may be different.

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• The 600 W transducers and triducers that support the bottom discrimination feature are 520-5PSD, 520-5MSD, 525-5PWD, 525STID-MSD, 525STID-PWD.

• The 1 kW transducers that support the bottom discrimination feature are 50/200-1T and 50/200-12M.

• The high and low frequencies are alternately transmitted, regardless of current display selection. The TX interval is slower when this feature is active.

• Operating environment:

- Depth: 16 to 328 ft

- Speed: 10 knots or less

• The bottom discrimination feature uses the distance from your boat’s draft. Be sure to enter your boat’s draft.

How to set the bottom discrimination display

1. Open the [FISH FINDER] menu and select [BOTTOM].

2. Select [BOTTOM DISCRIMINATION].

3. Select [Graphic], [Probability] or [Off].

[Graphic]: Show the most probable bottom composition in four colors or graph form.

[Probability]: Show the most probable bottom composition in graph form. [Off]: Turn off the bottom discrimination display.

4. Select [LEGEND].

5. Select [On] or [Off] to show or hide the hardness legend (at the bottom of the bot-

tom discrimination display).

Graphic legend

6. Press the ESC/MENU key to close the menu.

Probability legend

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7.5 Automatic Fish Finder

Your fish finder can be adjusted automatically, allowing you to do other tasks.

7.5.1 How the automatic fish finder works

The automatic fish finder function automatically adjusts the gain, clutter, TVG and echo offset. The main features of the automatic mode are as shown below.

• Gain adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver to show the bottom echo in reddishbrown, the strongest echo (default color arrangement).

• Clutter automatically reduces low-level noise like plankton.

• The TVG function is automatically adjusted.

• The echo offset balances the gain on high and low frequencies.

• Range is adjusted automatically to always show the bottom echo.

7.5.2 How to select an automatic fish finder mode

There are two types of automatic fish finder modes: Cruising and Fishing. Cruising tracks the bottom, and Fishing searches for schools of fish. Cruising uses a higher clutter removal setting than Fishing. Do not use Cruising when your purpose is to find fish, because the clutter removal circuit can erase weak fish echoes.

To select an automatic mode, open the RotoKey menu then select [Auto Mode] followed by [Fishing] or [Cruising].

7.5.3 How to adjust the gain in the auto mode

The gain controls how echoes of different strengths are displayed. Gain is automatically adjusted; however, you can fine tune the gain according to meet local characteristics, etc. Set the gain to show a slight amount of noise on the screen. Increase the gain for greater depths and lower the gain for shallow waters.

To adjust the gain, open the RotoKey menu then select [Gain 50k] or [Gain 200k] followed by the soft control labeled with the frequency you want to adjust. The corresponding adjustment windows appears. Rotate the key clockwise to increase the gain, counterclockwise to decrease it.

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7.6 Manual Fish Finder Operation

Use the manual operation to see schools of fish and the bottom echo with a fixed gain setting.

The gain, range and range shift functions let you select the depth you can see on the screen. The basic range provides a "window" into the water column and range shift moves the" window" to the depth that you select.

To select the manual mode, open the RotoKey menu then select [Auto Mode] and [Manual].

7.6.1 How to select a display range

Range can be selected automatically or manually. Open the RotoKey menu then select [Auto Range] and [Auto] or [Manual].

[Auto]: The range is automatically adjusted to always display the bottom echo at the

lower of the screen. When rotate the RotoKey Range mode. Can’t change Rage.” appears.

in the auto mode, the message “Auto

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[Manual]: Change the range with the RotoKey the range and counterclockwise to decrease the range.

Unit

1 5

Basic Range

456 7

2010

400

200120603015

2010

1005030 100

501053

7.6.2 How to shift the range

The basic range and range shift functions let you select the depth you can see on the screen. This function is not available when the auto range mode is on or the bottom discrimination feature is active.

300150

1000

150 200 200

. Turn the key clockwise to increase

500

1500

300

HR=Hiro (Japanese unit of depth)

300

pb=passi/braza

Window can be shifted up and down to select starting depth.

Display

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To adjust the shift, open the full RotoKey menu then select [Shift] to show the [Shift] window. Turn the key clockwise to increase the shift, counterclockwise to decrease the shift.

7.6.3 How to adjust the gain

The gain controls how echoes of different strengths are displayed. Set the gain to show a slight amount of noise on the screen. Increase the gain for greater depths and lower the gain for shallow waters.

CAUTION

Adjust the gain correctly.

Incorrect adjustment can lead to a dangerous situation if the boat is steered according to the depth indication.

Gain too high

To set the gain, open the RotoKey menu then select [Gain 50 kHz] or [Gain 200 kHz] to show the [Gain] window. Turn the key clockwise to increase the gain, counterclockwise to decrease the gain. 100 is the maximum gain.

Gain proper

Gain too low

7.6.4 How to reduce clutter

Low intensity “spots” of noise appear over most of screen like in the illustration shown below. These spots of noise are caused by sediment in the water or noise.

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To reduce clutter, open the full RotoKey menu then select [Sensitivity] and [Clutter] to show the [Clutter] window. Turn the key clockwise adjust the clutter. Clockwise rotation increases the clutter reduction.

Clutter

7.7 Picture Advance Speed

The picture advance speed controls how quickly the vertical scan lines move across the screen. A fast advance speed expands the size of a school of fish horizontally on the screen. A slow advance speed shortens the school of fish. Use a fast advance speed to see the hard bottom. Use a slow advance speed to see the smooth bottom.

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Fast

1. Open the [FISH FINDER] menu and select [PICTURE ADVANCE].

2. Select a picture advance speed. The options in the window indicate the number of scan lines made per transmission. For example, [1/2] creates one scan line per two transmissions. [1/16] is the slowest advance speed and [2/1] is the fastest speed. [STOP] stops picture advance, and is useful for taking a screenshot or photo.

Slow

CAUTION

The picture is not refreshed when the picture advancement is stopped.

Maneuvering the vessel in this condition can cause grounding.

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7.8 How to Reduce Interference

Interference from other fish finders and electrical equipment appears on the screen as shown in the illustration. When these types of interference appear on the screen, use the interference rejector to reduce the interference. Three levels are available. Turn off the interference rejector when there is no interference, so that you do not erase weak echoes.

Interference from other fish finder

To reduce interference, open the full RotoKey menu then select [Sensitivity] and [Interference] to show the [Interference] window. Select the level of interference reduction to use. [High] provides the greatest degree of interference reduction.

Interference from electrical equipment on your boat

7.9 How to Erase Weak Echoes

Sediment in the water and reflections from plankton appear on the display in low-intensity colors.

To erase weak echoes, open the full RotoKey menu then select [Sensitivity] and [Color Erase] to show the [Color Erase] window. Select a low percentage to erase weak echoes. Increase the percentage to erase strong echoes.

Weak echoes

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7.10 How to Measure Depth, Time Between Locations

You can measure the depth to an object with the VRM. Also, you can measure the time from the right edge to a location. For example, you can measure how many minutes ago the echo appeared.

To measure the depth, press the up and down arrow pads on the CursorPad to put the VRM on the object to measure the depth. To measure time, press the right and left arrow pads on the CursorPad.

The VRM cannot be operated when the Gain adjustment window is active.

Time elapsed

0’07”

14.2

101010

VRM depth

7.11 How to Balance Echo Strength

A school of fish at a depth deeper than a school of equal strength in shallow waterappears in weaker colors. This condition is caused by the attenuation of the ultrasonic wave. To display the schools of fish in the same colors, use the TVG. The TVG automatically adjusts the gain with depth so that echoes of the same strength and different depths are shown in the same colors.

Unwanted echoes from surface

0 ft

300 ft

Unwanted echoes are erased.

0 ft

300 ft

Echoes of the same size are displayed in different sizes and colors depending on depth.

Echoes of the same size are displayed in same sizes and colors.

Do the following to balance echo strength:

1. Open the [FISH FINDER] menu then select [FISH FINDER SETUP].

2. Select [50 kHz TVG] or [200 kHz TVG].

3. Enter TVG value. Lower the TVG setting to decrease the gain for near distance.

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4. Press the ESC/MENU key to close the menu.

7.12 White Marker

The white marker displays the selected echo strength in white. Use this feature to distinguish fish near the bottom from the bottom echo.

Off

Open the full RotoKey menu then select [Sensitivity] and [White Marker] to show the [White Marker] window. Select

[On]. Select the current the value, push the RotoKey tate the key to set the echo strength number to display in white then push the key. The higher the number, the stronger echo is displayed in white. The selected color is marked in white on the color bar.

7.13 White Line

The white line feature displays the leading edge of the bottom echo in white to help you distinguish bottom fish from the bottom echo.

Open the full RotoKey menu then select [Sensitivity] and [White Line] to show the [White Line] window. Select the val-

ue, push the RotoKey push the key. The larger the number the greater the width of the line. Select [White Edge On] to show the contour of the bottom in white.

, rotate the key to set the width then

, ro-

White Edge Off

7.14 Alarms

There are four types of alarms that produce audio and visual alerts to alert you fish within an area, fish length, and bottom type.

The fish alarm alerts you to a school of fish in the alarm zone.

The fish alarm (B/L) alerts you when a fish is within the specified distance from the bottom. Available when the bottom lock display is active.

The fish size alarm alerts you when a fish of the specified length is in the alarm zone.

Available when the ACCU-FISH

The bottom type alarm alerts you when the bottom type (rock, sand, mud, gravel) matches both the bottom type and probability percentage selected. Available when the bottom discrimination display is active.

When the conditions of an alarm are met, the buzzer sounds and the applicable alarm icon appears at the top of the screen. Silence the buzzer by pressing the ESC/MENU key. The icon remains on the screen until the offending alarm is disabled or the condition that caused the alarm has ended.

feature is active.

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7.14.1 How to set an alarm

Alarm Range

1. Open the [ALARMS] menu and select [FISH ALARM], [FISH ALARM (B/L)], [FISH SIZE ALARM] or [BOTTOM TYPE ALARM]. An alarm setting window appears.

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Off

Depth 0.0 ft Range 5 ft

Fish Alarm,

Fish Alarm (B/L)

Min: 5 inch Max: 199 inch

Off

Probability 70

Bottom Type Alarm

Fish Size Alarm

2. For the alarms other than [BOTTOM TYPE ALARM], select [On] on the first line of the alarm setting window.

3. Do one of the following depending on the alarm selected at step 1. [FISH ALARM], [FISH ALARM (B/L)]: Set the start depth with [Depth]. Set the alarm range with [Range]. See the figure below for details.

Surface

Alarm Range

larm

Fish Alarm

[Depth]

(from sea surface)

[Range]

Alarm Range

Fish Alarm for Bottom Lock

[Depth]

(from bottom)

Bottom

[FISH SIZE ALARM]: Set the minimum and maximum lengths at [Min] and [Max]. [BOTTOM TYPE ALARM]: Set the alarm referring to the illustration shown below.

Select the type of bottom for which you want to be alerted.

Set the percentage of probability (50-90%) that triggers the alarm.

7.14.2 How to select the echo signal level that triggers the fish alarm

You can specify the echo signal level that triggers the fish alarm. Open the [ALARMS] and [FISH ALARM LEVEL] menus. Select [High], [Medium] or [Low] as appropriate.

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7.15 ACCU-FISH

The ACCU-FISHTM feature measures the length of individual fish and tags the fish with a fish symbol whose size is scaled to the length of the fish. The length or depth of the fish can be indicated digitally. Connection to a transducer that supports ACCU-

FISH

is required.

7.15.1 Considerations for ACCU-FISH

• The fish length calculated by this fish finder is intended for reference purposes; it is not a completely accurate measurement of fish length.

• The 600 W transducers which support ACCU-FISH 525-5PWD, 525STID-MSD and 525STID-PWD.

• To display fish marks and fish size using a 1 kW transducer, the integrated transducer 50/200-1T or 50/200-12M is recommended.

• Echo intensity depends on fish species. When the fish length differs between the indicated length and the actual length, you can compensate the difference on the [FISH FINDER] menu.

• ACCU-FISH

• High and low frequencies are alternately transmitted when ACCU-FISH regardless of mode selection.

is inoperative when the zero line rejector is active.

are 520-5PSD, 520-5MSD,

is active,

• A fish whose depth is shallower than 2 m or greater than 100 m cannot be measured.

• In a school of fish, echoes overlap one another, so the margin of error will be greater.

• The bottom echo must be present to show the fish symbols.

• The TX pulse length changes according to ACCU-FISH es a difference in both sensitivity and the echoes viewed.

On/Off state. This caus-

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7.15.2 How to activate ACCU-FISH

1. Open the [FISH FINDER] and [ACCU-FISH] menus.

2. Select [FISH INFO] to activate or deactivate ACCU-FISH mation to display.

[Off]: Deactivate ACCU-FISH [Fish Size]: Show fish size. [Depth]: Show depth to the fish.

Fish length or depth is shown in red.

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, select display information

and select the infor-

Note: You can show the fish info figure alone (without fish symbol) by turning off [FISH SYMBOLS].

3. Select [INFO SIZE] to choose the size of the fish info indication, [Small] or [Large].

4. Select [FISH SYMBOLS] to choose the style for the fish symbol, [Off], [Solid] or [Striped]. The size of the symbol is scaled according to fish length.

Striped

Large fish symbol (more than 50 cm, or more than 20 inches)

Small fish symbol (10 to 49 cm, or 4 to 19 inches)

7.15.3 Fish size correction

The fish size shown on the display can be different from the true size. If the size indicated is wrong, add an offset to the measured value to get an accurate indication on the screen. Open the [FISH FINDER] and [ACCU-FISH] menus and select [FISH SIZE

CORRECTION]. Use the RotoKey range is -80% to +100%, in intervals of 10%.

Solid

to set a correction percentage. The setting

Setting Revised fish length

+100 Two times

+50 1.5 times

-50 1/2

-65 1/3

-75 1/4

-80 1/5

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7.16 Water Temperature Graph

The water temperature graph, which requires a temperature sensor, shows the surface water temperature.

The water temperature indication (line) moves across the screen from right to left. The water temperature scale is available in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, one of which you can select with [TEMPERATURE] in the [UNITS OF MEASURE] menu in the [SYSTEM] menu.

You can activate or deactivate the graph with [TEMPERATURE GRAPH] in the [FISH FINDER] menu.

Temperature scale

Temperature graph

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7.17 FISH FINDER Menu

This section provides the descriptions for the items in the [FISH FINDER] menu that have not been mentioned previously.

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Scroll

[BACKGROUND COLOR]: Select the background color, among black, dark blue, light blue, white and monochrome (echoes appear in tones of gray.)

[COLOR BAR]: Turn the color bar on or off.

[BOTTOM RANGE SHIFT AREA]: Select the area where to show the bottom echo,

when Auto Range is active. For example, setting 75% would place the bottom echo at a position equivalent to 75% from the top of the display.

[ZERO LINE REJECTION]: Turn the zero line (transmission line) on or off. When turned on, the transmission line disappears, which allows you to see fish echoes near the surface clearly. The length of the transmission line changes with transducer used and installation characteristics. If the width of the transmission line is 4.5 ft (default value) or more, set the transmission line width with [ZERO LINE RANGE].

[ZERO LINE RANGE]: This feature adjusts the transmission line so that the line disappears when the menu item [ZERO LINE REJECTION] is turned on. For a long tail, increase the value. If the transmission line does not disappear, lower the TX power.

[FULL SCREEN GAIN CONTROL]: The gain setting can be applied to only new echoes or new and existing echoes. Turn this feature on to get the gain setting applied to both new and existing echoes. The advantage of the full screen gain control is that you can quickly and easily find the right gain setting for your conditions.

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[FISH FINDER SETUP]: The [FISH FINDER SETUP] sub menu provides the following features.

Scroll

Item Function

[TRANSMISSION] Turn transmission on or off.

[TRANSMISSION POWER] Set the transmission power, [High] or [Low]. Interfer-

ence may appear on the screen when an echo sounder having the same frequency as your own is being operated in the vicinity of your boat. In this case, select low power and contact the other vessel to request them to reduce their TX power.

[TRANSDUCER] Select the transducer used. If you use the optional triduc-

er 525STID-MSD or 525STID-PWD, you do not need to select the transducer.

[TRANSMIT RATE] Change pulse repetition rate. Normally, the highest rate

(20) is used. When in shallow waters second re-flection echoes may appear between the surface and actual bottom echo. In this case, lower the TX transmit. The [[Auto]] setting automatically adjusts the frequency and pulse length with depth.

[50 kHz ECHO OFFSET], [200 kHz ECHO OFFSET]

The echo offset feature compensates for too weak or too strong echo level. If the on-screen echo level appears to be too weak or too strong and the level cannot be adjusted satisfactorily with the gain controls, apply an offset to correct the level.

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Item Function

[50 kHz BOTTOM LEVEL], [200 kHz BOTTOM LEVEL]

[SMOOTHING] If echoes appear “spotty” adjust smoothing to smooth

[DEPTH INFORMATION] Hide or show the depth indication and select its size,

In the default bottom level setting (0), the equipment judges consecutive strong echoes to be bottom echoes. If, in that setting, the depth indication is unstable, adjust the bottom level. If strong vertical lines extend upward from the bottom echo in the bottom lock display, lower the bottom level to weaken the vertical lines. If the level is too low, however, it may be difficult to distinguish bottom fish from the bottom echo.

echoes. The higher the setting the greater the smoothing.

[Large] or [Small].

[SENSOR SETUP]: The [SENSOR SETUP] sub menu provides the following features.

+0.0 ft +0% +0.00°F

+0 m/s

Item Function

[DRAFT] The default depth measurement method is the distance

between the transducer and the bottom. To get the depth from the sea surface to the bottom, enter the ship’s draft. Entry of the ship’s draft is required if the bottom discrimination display is used.

[SPEED CALIBRATION] If the speed sensor generated speed is not correct, you

can add an offset to correct the on-screen speed indication. (NMEA format speed cannot be corrected.) For example, if the indication is +5% faster than the actual value, enter -5.

[TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION]

[ACOUSTIC SPEED CALIBRATION]

If the temperature sensor generated speed is not correct, you can add an offset to correct the on-screen temperature indication. (NMEA format temperature cannot be corrected.) For example, if the temperature indication is 2° lower than the actual value, enter +2.

The velocity of the acoustical pulse through water can vary depending on water conditions, which can affect the depth indication. Normally, adjustment of this setting is not necessary. If you feel the depth indication is continuously wrong, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer for advice.

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[RANGES]: The default range settings are suitable for most applications. However, you can customize the ranges to suit your needs, with [RANGE 1] - [RANGE 8]. Set the ranges in descending order. Be sure that each range is higher than its preceding range.

15 ft 30 ft 60 ft 120 ft 200 ft 400 ft 1000 ft

1500 ft 30 ft 30 ft

7.18 Interpreting the Display

Zero line

The zero line (transmission line) shows the position of the transducer. The line disappears from the screen when the range is shifted.

Bottom echoes

The strongest echoes are from the bottom, and are normally shown in reddish-brown or red. The colors and the width change with bottom material, depth, sea condition, installation, frequency, pulse length and sensitivity.

Difference in depth

Zero line

Range shifted

Difference in sensitivity

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Second bottom echo

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Large school

Small school

Bottom contour

The tail from a hard bottom is longer than the tail from a soft bottom, because the hard bottom reflects more of the ultrasonic pulse. An echo from shallow water gives a stronger reflection than the echo received from deep water. A longer bottom tail appears on slopes, because of the difference in travel time at both edges of the beam angle. For the rough bottom, echoes are reflected on many different planes, which displays echoes in many layers, giving a 3D effect.

Soft bottom

Hard bottom

Rough bottom

Nature of a bottom

The nature of a bottom is known from the intensity and length of the bottom tail. To find the nature of a bottom, use a long pulse length and normal gain. For the hard and rough bottom, the bottom echo is reddish-brown with a long tail. For the mud or sand bottom, the bottom echo has less red and with a short tail. A bottom with a lot of small particles can give a long tail on the low frequency picture.

Mud & sand

Rock base

Fish quantity

The size and density of a school of fish are indicators of the quantity of fish.

Large school

Size and density of school of fish

Small school

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Sounding time for a shallow school of fish

Size of a school of fish

Usually the size of fish echoes on the screen is proportional to the actual size of the school of fish. However, if two fish echoes appear at different depths with the same size, the school of fish at the shallower depth is displayed smaller because the ultrasonic beam widens as it propagates and a school of fish in deep water is displayed larger.

School depth and sounding time

Sounding time for a shallow school of fish

Sounding time for a deep school of fish

ounding tim

for

school

Density of a school of fish

If two schools appear with the same color at different depths, the one in deeper water is denser because the ultrasonic wave attenuates as it propagates and the school of fish in deep water tends to be displayed in a weaker color.

Difference in signal strength

Less reddish

(Sparse echo)

Fish echoes at the same depth

Reddish

(Dense echo)

Weak echo

Strong echo

Bottom fish

The echoes from the bottom are stronger than the bottom fish echoes so that you can distin-

Bottom fish echo

guish between them by colors. The bottom echoes are normally shown in reddish-brown or red, the bottom fish echoes in weaker color.

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Furuno GP-1870F User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICES

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

EQUIPMENT LISTS

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

1.1 Controls

1.1.1 Control description

1.3 How to Turn the Power On or Off

1.4 How to Adjust the Display Brilliance

1.5 2D Plotter Displays

1.6 The Cursor

1.7 Navigation Data Boxes

1.7.1 How to select the data to display in a box

1.8 Home Screen (Display Selection)

1.8.1 How to select a display

1.8.2 How to switch the active screen

1.8.3 How to customize the home screen

1.8.4 Description of home screen displays

1.9 Display Range

1.10 Orientation Mode

1.11 How to Move the Chart

1.12 Menu Operation

1.13 Object Information

1.13.1 Simple information

1.13.2 Detailed information

1.14 Context-Sensitive Menus

1.15 Man Overboard (MOB)

1.15.1 How to mark MOB position

1.15.2 How to stop navigating to a MOB mark

1.15.3 How to erase an MOB mark

1.16 How to Take a Screenshot

1.17 Tide Information

1.17.1 Tide height information

1.17.2 Tide stream information

2. TRACK

2.1 How to Show, Hide all Track

2.2 How to Stop Recording Track

2.4 How to Change the Color of Your Boat’s Track

2.5 How to Change the Color of Your Boat’s Track with Sea Surface Temperature

2.6 How to Hide, Show Track by Color

2.7 How to Delete Track by Color

2.8 How to Find Track Information

3. POINTS

3.1 What is a Point?

3.2 How to Enter a Point

3.2.1 How to enter a point at the current position

3.2.2 How to enter a point at the cursor position

3.2.3 How to enter a position manually on the plotter screen

3.2.4 How to enter a point from the Points List

3.3 How to Find Detailed Point Information

3.4 How to Move a Point

3.4.1 How to move a point on the screen

3.4.2 How to move a point from the Points List

3.5 How to Select Visibility for Points

3.6 How to Search, Sort Points on the Points List

3.6.1 How to search points

3.6.2 How to sort points

3.7 How to Filter Points by Shape on the Points List

3.8 How to Delete Points

3.8.1 How to delete a point from the screen

3.8.2 How to delete points from the Points List

4. ROUTES

4.1 What is a Route?

4.2 How to Create a Route

4.2.1 How to create a route from the RotoKey menu

4.2.2 How to create a route from the Routes List

4.2.3 How to create a route with the Easy Routing feature

4.3 How to Extend a Route on the Screen

4.4 How to Insert a Point on a Route on the Screen

4.5 How to Move a Point in a Route on the Screen

4.6 How to Delete a Point From a Route on the Screen

4.7 Routes List

4.7.1 How to display the Routes List

4.7.2 Functions available in the Routes List