Furuno GP1920C-NT, 1824C-NT, 1834C-NT, 1934C-NT, 1944C-NT User Manual

Optimize Chart Presentation

Your chart plotter was shipped with default settings for normal operation. With some simple setting changes, the chart presentation may be customized for speciﬁc applications, such as sport or commercial ﬁshing.

The vx2 offers a simple chart conﬁguration to change the display selection: FULL, MEDIUM, LOW and CUSTOM (allows user to select personal preferences). If you feel you are missing important chart data select FULL view.

Below are some recommended setups to optimize your chart plotter display when in CUSTOM CONFIGURATION:

Go to MENU > CHART SET UP > CHART CONFIGURATION > CUSTOM

FEATURE DEFAULT RE-SET TO

Perspective Off ON

DeClutter On OFF

Chart Display Mode Custom no change

Safety Status Off no change

Waypoint Plotter/Overlay no change

Waypoint Name Plotter/Overlay no change

Names Plotter/Overlay no change

Buoy Names Off PLOTTER/OVERLAY

NavAids US no change

Light Sectors Plotter/Overlay FLASHING

Attention Areas Plotter/Overlay OFF

Tides & Currents Plotter/Overlay no change

Seabed Type Plotter/Overlay OFF

Ports & Services Plotter/Overlay no change

Tracks & Routes Plotter/Overlay OFF

Underwater Objects Plotter/Overlay no change

Rivers & Lakes Plotter/Overlay no change

Land Features Plotter/Overlay no change

Lat/Long Grid Off no change

Chart Boundaries Plotter OFF

Mixing On no change

Chart Level Unlock no change

Depth Conﬁguration Auto Manual

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Optimize Chart Presentation (cont.)

Display Presentation > In the depth conﬁguration menu is the ability to set depth shading by color. Changing the default setting from AUTO to MANUAL greatly enhances the presentation of depth contours. MENU > CHART SETUP > CHART CONFIG > (soft key) DEPTH CONFIG > DEPTH SHADING CONFIG > MANUAL

Time Set-up > Local time reference for Tides, Current predictions and Time stamps on Marks and Waypoints. Base Time is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC). A time offset is required for Local time, MENU > SYSTEM CONFIG > GENERAL SETUP > LOCAL TIME > OFFSET (e.g. Eastern Standard - 5 hrs, Eastern Daylight Savings - 4 hrs)

Course Vector > The default is Line, but we recommend changing it to Vector. MENU > PLOTTER SETUP > COURSE VECTOR

Feature Comparison

C-Map MAX vs. Navionics Gold+ Cartography

FEATURES MAX Gold+

Sirius Satellite Weather Overlay

Embedded Photos

Dynamic Currents and Tides

Flashing NavAids

Anti-Grounding Alarm (Guardian)

Safe Route Check

C-Marina Detailed Dock Plans

Points of Interest

Perspective View

Land Elevations

Safety Status Bar

Flexi-Zoom

B-Annual Chart Updates

Network Integration with MaxSea

Paper-Like Charts

Seamless Cartography

Safety Depths

NavAid IDs

Main and Coastal Roads

Port Services

PC Planning Compatibility

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Furuno vx2

This guide reviews some important features and settings to optimize the performance of your Furuno vx2 chart plotter. By combining the three features below, boaters have the ultimate in safe navigation.

• Safe Route Check monitors the chart data as a route is planned

or selected, ensuring that the planned track does not cross potential chart hazards. A report is displayed detailing hazards in each leg of the route.

To activate go to: MENU > PLOTTER SETUP > SAFETY ROUTE CHECK > ON

(Note: Set Grounding Alarm Depth in Alarm Menu).

• Safety Status Bar automatically displays

any safety related warning. To activate go to:

MENU > CHART SETUP > CHART CONFIGURATION > SAFETY STATUS > ON

• Guardian Technology is an anti-grounding alarm that

projects a sector ahead of the vessel monitoring the electronic chart for safety hazards. To activate go to:

ALARM KEY > Next Page > Grounding Alarm > ENTER > ON > Set Depth > ENTER. Grounding Alarm Range > ENTER > Set Range > ENTER.

Let the power of MAX bring your chart plotter to life!

Embedded Photos

View photo images of inlets, marinas, harbors, lighthouses and other POIs. Move the cursor over a camera icon, press the knob for ENTER > Multimedia Content will be highlighted, select IMAGE using the hot key. For full screen image > ENTER.

Perspective View

Ideal when entering unfamiliar harbors. A perspective or “bird’s eye view” of the chart may be selected by using the MODE hot key. Note: Perspective View must be turned on in the CHART CONFIGURATION menu. Mode also offers North Up, Course Up and Perspective options for chart orientation.

Streets, Roads and Points of Interest (POIs)

Coastal roads, land elevations and Points of Interest for getting around an unfamiliar harbor easier.

Safe Route Check

This feature monitors the chart data ahead as a route is planned or selected, ensuring that the planned track does not cross potential chart hazards. A report is displayed detailing hazards in each leg of the route. MENU > PLOTTER SETUP > SAFE ROUTE CHECK > ON.

Grounding Alarm

When activated, a “search light” alarm area will lookout in advance of the boat and check chart data for depth and land area obstructions. An audible alarm sounds and a dialog box appears on the screen if your boat is in danger. Set the safe draught for your boat and ground alarm range dependent on boat speed (.5nm is typical). ALARM key > Next Page > Grounding Alarm > ENTER > ON > Set Depth > ENTER. Grounding Alarm Range > ENTER > Set Range > ENTER.

Port Services

Huge database of different marine services such as: Fuel Stations, SeaTow locations, Sail Maker (for repairs) and local Harbor Masters. Toggle through to ﬁnd a load of helpful information. Place cursor over PORT icon > ENTER > FIND > scroll to Port Service > ENTER.

C-Marina Charts

Many marinas have highly detailed drawings showing docks and facility information. To locate, turn the Chart Boundaries ON in the CHART CONFIGURATION menu. A small chart boundary will be shown around the area of the marina.

Safety Status Bar

This menu bar automatically displays any safety related warning. MENU > CHART SETUP > CHART CONFIGURATION > SAFETY STATUS > ON.

Tide Stations

Place your cursor on a T icon and hit ENTER, then ENTER again to bring up the tidal graph. Press DATE to change to a different date. Search for other near by Tide Stations by pressing ENTER > FIND, scroll to Tide Stations, > ENTER.

In order to demonstrate the following MAX features, the unit should have a GPS ﬁx or be in simulation mode. To enable the simulation mode go to: MENU > SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > SYSTEM SET UP > SIMULATION. Enter Lat and Long to position vessel. Enter speed and heading if desired.

Flashing NavAids

This setting will bring your NavAids to life. When turned ON, the NavAids will ﬂash on the chart based on their signal and period, as long as your GPS ﬁx is within the speciﬁed visibility of the range of the NavAids. MENU > CHART SETUP > CHART CONFIG. > LIGHT SECTORS > FLASHING.

Dynamic Currents

Place cursor on any current arrow vector and a dialog box opens giving speed, velocity, date and time of current. The current vectors automatically change direction and color based on time and current ﬂow.

Current Predictions > With the cursor on

the vector, press the knob for ENTER. You may now use the hot keys to set a speciﬁc time or advance/decrease the time in one hour increments.

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