• 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.
• 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(ies), see the
chapter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery(ies) is used.
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.
Ni-CdPb
In the other countries
Cd
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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
Read these safety instructions before you operate the equipment.
Indicates a condition that can cause death or serious
WARNING
CAUTION
injury if not avoided.
Indicates a condition that can cause minor or moderate
injury if not avoided.
Warning, Caution
Prohibitive Action
Safety Instructions for the Operator
WARNING
Immediately turn off the power at the
switchboard if water leaks into the
equipment or something is dropped
into the equipment.
Continued use of the equipment can cause
fire or electrical shock. Contact a FURUNO
agent for service.
Immediately turn off the power at the
switchboard if the equipment is emitting
smoke or fire.
Continued use of the equipment can cause
fire or electrical shock. Contact a FURUNO
agent for service.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury
can result.
Mandatory Action
WARNING
Use the proper fuse.
Fuse rating is shown on the power
cable. Use of a wrong fuse can result in
damage to the equipment.
Do not place any object near the
exhaust or intake vent.
Fire may result.
CAUTION
Do not connect/disconnect the signal
cable while turning the power on.
Turn off the power immediately
if you feel the equipment is behaving
abnormally.
Turn off the power at the switchboard if
the equipment becomes abnormally warm
or is emitting odd noises. Contact a
FURUNO dealer or agent for advice.
The unit may be damaged.
Handle the LCD monitor with care.
The face of the LCD monitor is made
of glass.
glass breaks.
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Injury may result if the
WARNING
CAUTION
Safety Instructions for the Installer
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Turn off the power at the switchboard
before beginning the installation.
Fire or electrical shock can result if the
power is left on.
Do not install the equipment where it
may get wet from rain or water splash.
Water in the equipment can result in fire,
electrical shock or damage to the
equipment.
Observe the following compass safe
distances to prevent interference to a
magnetic compass:
MU-150HD
When lifting the display unit, hold it
together with the hard cover.
Grasping by the hard cover alone may
allow the display unit to fall, resulting in
possible bodily injury or damage to the
equipment.
CAUTION
About the TFT LCD
The TFT LCD is constructed using the latest LCD techniques, and displays
99.99% of its pixels. The remaining 0.01% of the pixels may drop out or
blink, however this is not an indication of malfunction.
Standard Steering
compass compass
0.65 m 0.45 m
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Note: This manual contains both English and Japanese instructions. The Installation
Materials, Outline Drawings, and Interconnection Diagram are located at the back of this
manual.
FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the MU-150HD 15” Marine Display. We are
confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
For over 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and
reliability throughout the world. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global
network of agents and dealers.
Your equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly installed and
maintained. Please carefully read and follow the operation, installation and maintenance procedures set forth in this manual.
We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.
Features
The main features of the MU-150HD are as shown below.
• Selectable screen from RGB (1 line), Digital (2 lines) or Composite (3 lines).
• Main or remote display for radars, video sounders, sonars, plotter. For the connectable equipments, see "Connectable equipment" on page vi.
• High resolution display of 1024 x 768 (XGA)
• Brightness of 1000 cd/m
day and night.
• Brilliance adjustment automatically with the light sensor.
• Picture-in-picture function
• Power on/off automatically through the DVI signal.
2
(maximum) and 0.3 cd/m2 or less (minimum) for comfortable viewing
Program Number
Program NameVersionDate of Modification
Main1.xxFeb. 2010
xx: minor change
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
12-24 VDC
RGB
DVI
2 ports
VIDEO (NTSC/PAL)
3 ports
MARINE DISPLAY
MU-150HD
Environmental category
MU-150HD: Protected from the weather
MODEL1824C/1833C/1943C,
FSV-30, FCV-30, FCV-1200L etc.
MFD8/MFD12/MFDBB,
FAR-21X7 series etc.
CCD camera,
DVD recorder, etc.
Connectable equipment
EquipmentResolutionSignal
FCV-1200L/MVGAAnalog RGB, via IF-8000
CH-250/SVGAAnalog RGB, via IF-8000
CH-270VGAAnalog RGB, via IF-8000
CH-300VGAAnalog RGB, via IF-8000
CSH-5L/8LXGAAnalog RGB
FSV-24/S-BBSXGAAnalog RGB
FSV-30/S-BBSXGAAnalog RGB
FSV-84/LSXGAAnalog RGB
FCV-30SXGAAnalog RGB
CI-68/88VGAAnalog RGB
FR-1510MK-3XGAAnalog RGB, OP03-153 required
FR-21x5 seriesSXGAAnalog RGB, OP03-162 required
FAR-21x7 seriesSXGADVI
FEA-2107SXGADVI
FEA-2807SXGADVI
FCR-21x7 seriesSXGADVI
FCR-28x7 seriesSXGADVI
MODEL1833C series (NAVnet)VGAAnalog RGB, OP03-176 required
MODEL1833C-BB series (NAVnet)VGAAnalog RGB
MODEL1824C series (NAVnet vx2)VGAAnalog RGB, OP03-176 required
MODEL1824C-BB series (NAVnet vx2)VGAAnalog RGB
MFD8 (NAVnet 3D)VGADVI
MFD12 (NAVnet 3D)SVGADVI
SVGA
MFDBB (NAVnet 3D)
SXGA
DVIXGA
Note 1: This equipment is used as a display for a Non-SOLAS radar or ECDIS.
Note 2: Landscape orientation only.
Note 3: When inputting SXGA, a circle may be displayed as an ellipse because the aspect ratio
differs. See "DISP MODE*" on page 17. Also, it may be difficult to read small characters.
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EQUIPMENT LISTS
Standard supply
NameTypeCode No.QtyRemarks
Display UnitMU-150HD—1w/ Hard cover
Installation
Materials
AccessoriesFP26-00401001-080-7801 set LCD Cleaning Cloth (02-155-1082-1, Code: