Furuno NAVNET 1734C, NAVNET 1724C, color video plotter GD1720C, NAVNet VX2 1724C, NAVNet VX2 1734C Operator's Manual

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

General

• 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, 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 recycling symbols in the future.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Do not open the equipment.

Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

Turn off the radar power switch before servicing the antenna unit. Post a warning sign near the switch indicating it should not be turned on while the antenna unit is being serviced.

Prevent the potential risk of being struck by the rotating antenna and exposure to RF radiation hazard.

Wear a safety belt and hard hat when working on the antenna unit.

Serious injury or death can result if someone falls from the radar antenna mast.

Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.

Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result.

Turn off the power immediately if water leaks into the equipment or the equipment is emitting smoke or fire.

Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock.

Use the proper fuse.

Fuse rating is shown on the power cable. Use of a wrong fuse can result in damage to the equipment.

Keep heater away from equipment.

Heat can alter equipment shape and melt the power cord, which can cause fire or electrical shock.

A warning label is attached to the equipment. Do not remove the label. If the label is missing or damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer.

WARNING

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

Name: Warning Label (1) Type: 86-003-1011-0 Code No.: 100-236-230

WARNING

Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard

The radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy which can be harmful, particularly to your eyes. Never look directly into the antenna aperture from a close distance while the radar is in operation or expose yourself to the transmitting antenna at a close distance.

Distances at which RF radiation levels of 100 and 10 W/m

exist are given in the

table below.

Note: If the antenna unit is installed at a close distance in front of the wheel house, your administration may require halt of transmission within a certain sector of antenna revolution. This is possible - Ask your FURUNO representative or dealer to provide this feature.

MODEL

Distance to

100 W/m

point

Distance to

10 W/m

point

MODEL 1834C

Nil

Worst case

1.80 m

MODEL 1934C

MODEL 1944C

Worst case

0.20 m

Worst case

3.00 m

Nil

Worst case

2.50 m

MODEL 1954C

Nil

Worst case

2.50 m

Worst case

2.30 m

XN-12A

XN-13A

MODEL 1824C

Nil

Worst case

0.50 m

Warning Label

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD................................................................................................................. viii

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS........................................................................................ ix

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

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

1.1.1 Display unit controls............................................................................................... 1-1

1.1.2 Remote controller................................................................................................... 1-3

1.2 Inserting a Chart Card........................................................................................................ 1-4

1.3 Turning the Unit On/Off...................................................................................................... 1-5

1.4 Display Brilliance, Panel Brilliance, Hue............................................................................. 1-6

1.4.1 Display brilliance, panel brilliance .......................................................................... 1-6

1.4.2 Hue......................................................................................................................... 1-7

1.5 Selecting a Display.............................................................................................................1-8

1.5.1 Display modes........................................................................................................ 1-8

1.5.2 Selecting a display................................................................................................. 1-9

1.5.3 Switching control in combination and overlay screens.........................................1-10

1.5.4 Selecting image source.........................................................................................1-11

1.6 Cursor pad, Cursor........................................................................................................... 1-12

1.7 Entering the MOB Mark, Setting MOB as Destination ..................................................... 1-13

1.8 Data Boxes....................................................................................................................... 1-14

1.8.1 Showing, hiding data boxes with soft key ............................................................ 1-14

1.8.2 Rearranging data boxes....................................................................................... 1-14

1.8.3 Temporarily erasing a data box............................................................................ 1-14

1.9 Function Keys...................................................................................................................1-15

1.10 Simulation Display............................................................................................................ 1-16

2. RADAR OPERATION ............................................................................................2-1

2.1 Radar Display..................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Transmitting, Stand-by........................................................................................................ 2-2

2.3 Tuning................................................................................................................................. 2-2

2.4 Adjusting the Gain..............................................................................................................2-2

2.5 Reducing Sea Clutter......................................................................................................... 2-3

2.5.1 How the A/C SEA works......................................................................................... 2-3

2.5.2 Adjusting the A/C SEA ........................................................................................... 2-4

2.6 Reducing Precipitation Clutter............................................................................................ 2-4

2.7 Range Scale....................................................................................................................... 2-5

2.8 Pulselength......................................................................................................................... 2-6

2.9 Presentation Mode............................................................................................................. 2-7

2.9.1 Selecting a presentation mode............................................................................... 2-7

2.9.2 Description of presentation modes......................................................................... 2-8

2.10 Measuring the Range......................................................................................................... 2-9

2.10.1 Measuring range by range rings ............................................................................ 2-9

2.10.2 Measuring range by cursor .................................................................................... 2-9

2.10.3 Measuring range by VRM .................................................................................... 2-10

2.10.4 Various VRM operations........................................................................................ 2-10

2.11 Measuring the Bearing ......................................................................................................2-11

2.11.1 Measuring bearing by cursor.................................................................................2-11

2.11.2 Measuring bearing by EBL....................................................................................2-11

2.11.3 Various EBL operations ..........................................................................................2-11

2.12

Erasing the Heading Line, North Marker.......................................................................... 2-12

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2.13 Reducing Noise Interference.............................................................................................2-12

2.14 Rejecting Radar Interference ............................................................................................2-13

2.15 Zoom .................................................................................................................................2-14

2.15.1 Zooming radar targets...........................................................................................2-14

2.15.2 Zooming ARP , TTM targets...................................................................................2-14

2.16 Shifting the Picture............................................................................................................2-15

2.16.1 Manual shift...........................................................................................................2-15

2.16.2 Automatic shift.......................................................................................................2-15

2.17 Using the Offset EBL.........................................................................................................2-16

2.17.1 Predicting collision course.....................................................................................2-16

2.17.2 Measuring range & bearing between two targets..................................................2-17

2.18 Echo Trails.........................................................................................................................2-18

2.18.1 Trail time................................................................................................................2-18

2.18.2 Starting echo trails.................................................................................................2-19

2.18.3 Trail gradation .......................................................................................................2-20

2.18.4 Trail color...............................................................................................................2-20

2.19 Echo Stretch......................................................................................................................2-21

2.20 Echo Averaging.................................................................................................................2-22

2.21 Outputting TLL Data..........................................................................................................2-23

2.22 Guard Alarm......................................................................................................................2-24

2.22.1 Setting a guard alarm zone...................................................................................2-24

2.22.2 When the alarm is violated…................................................................................2-25

2.22.3 Cancelling the guard alarm...................................................................................2-25

2.23 Watchman.........................................................................................................................2-25

2.23.1 How watchman works...........................................................................................2-25

2.23.2 Turning on/off watchman.......................................................................................2-26

2.23.3 Setting watchman stand-by interval......................................................................2-26

2.24 Waypoint Marker...............................................................................................................2-27

2.25 ARP, TTM Operation .........................................................................................................2-28

2.25.1 Activating/deactivating ARP , TTM.........................................................................2-29

2.25.2 Acquiring and tracking targets (ARP)....................................................................2-29

2.25.3 Displaying target number (ARP, TTM) ..................................................................2-31

2.25.4 Terminating tracking of ARP targets......................................................................2-31

2.25.5 Setting vector attributes (ARP)..............................................................................2-32

2.25.6 Displaying past position (ARP)..............................................................................2-33

2.25.7 ARP, TTM target data............................................................................................2-34

2.25.8 CPA/TCPA alarm (ARP)........................................................................................2-35

2.25.9 Lost target alarm (ARP) ........................................................................................2-36

2.26 Interpreting the Radar Display ..........................................................................................2-37

2.26.1 False echoes.........................................................................................................2-37

2.26.2 SART (Search and Rescue Transponder)............................................................2-38

2.26.3 Racon (Radar Beacon) .........................................................................................2-39

3. PLOTTER OPERATION.........................................................................................3-1

3.1 Plotter Displays ...................................................................................................................3-1

3.1.1 Full-screen plotter display.......................................................................................3-1

3.1.2 Nav graphic display.................................................................................................3-3

3.1.3 Highway display......................................................................................................3-6

3.1.4 Nav data display......................................................................................................3-7

3.2 Presentation Mode..............................................................................................................3-8

3.3 Shifting the Display..............................................................................................................3-9

3.4 Chart Scale..........................................................................................................................3-9

3.5 Chart Cards.........................................................................................................................3-9

3.5.1 Chart card overview................................................................................................3-9

3.5.2 Indices and chart enlargement..............................................................................3-10

3.5.3 Navionics

charts....................................................................................................3-11

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3.5.4 C-MAP charts....................................................................................................... 3-14

3.6 Working with Track........................................................................................................... 3-18

3.6.1 Displaying track.................................................................................................... 3-18

3.6.2 Stopping, restarting plotting of own ship track...................................................... 3-19

3.6.3 Changing track color............................................................................................ 3-19

3.6.4 Track plotting method and interval for own ship track.......................................... 3-20

3.6.5 Changing own ship track/mark distribution setting............................................... 3-21

3.6.6 Erasing track........................................................................................................ 3-22

3.7 Marks, Lines..................................................................................................................... 3-24

3.7.1 Entering a mark, line............................................................................................ 3-24

3.7.2 Changing mark attributes..................................................................................... 3-24

3.7.3 Selecting line type................................................................................................ 3-25

3.7.4 Erasing marks, lines............................................................................................. 3-26

3.8 Waypoints......................................................................................................................... 3-27

3.8.1 Entering waypoints............................................................................................... 3-27

3.8.2 Editing waypoint data........................................................................................... 3-30

3.8.3 Erasing waypoints................................................................................................ 3-32

3.8.4 Changing waypoint mark size (Navionics GOLD)................................................ 3-33

3.8.5 Searching waypoints............................................................................................ 3-34

3.9 Routes.............................................................................................................................. 3-35

3.9.1 Creating routes..................................................................................................... 3-35

3.9.2 Connecting routes................................................................................................ 3-38

3.9.3 Inserting waypoints............................................................................................... 3-39

3.9.4 Removing waypoints from a route........................................................................ 3-40

3.9.5 Erasing routes...................................................................................................... 3-41

3.10 Navigation

........................................................................................................................ 3-41

3.10.1 Navigating to a “quick point”................................................................................. 3-41

3.10.2 Navigating to waypoints ....................................................................................... 3-42

3.10.3 Navigating to ports, port services......................................................................... 3-43

3.10.4 Following a route.................................................................................................. 3-45

3.10.5 Cancelling route navigation.................................................................................. 3-48

3.11 Alarms .............................................................................................................................. 3-49

3.11.1 Audio alarm on/off................................................................................................ 3-49

3.11.2 Arrival alarm......................................................................................................... 3-50

3.11.3 Anchor watch alarm ............................................................................................. 3-51

3.11.4 XTE (Cross-Track Error) alarm............................................................................ 3-52

3.11.5 Speed alarm......................................................................................................... 3-52

3.11.6 Proximity alarm..................................................................................................... 3-53

3.11.7 Trip alarm............................................................................................................. 3-53

3.11.8 Grounding alarm (C-MAP specification)............................................................... 3-54

3.11.9 Alarm information................................................................................................. 3-55

3.12 Resetting Trip Distance.................................................................................................... 3-57

4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION...........................................................................4-1

4.1 Sounder Displays............................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Selecting a sounder display................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.2 Description of sounder displays............................................................................. 4-2

4.1.3 Selecting screen split method in combination displays.......................................... 4-6

4.2 Automatic Sounder Operation............................................................................................ 4-6

4.2.1 How the automatic sounder works......................................................................... 4-6

4.2.2 Types of automatic sounder modes ....................................................................... 4-6

4.2.3 How to enable automatic sounder operation..........................................................4-7

4.3 Manual Sounder Operation................................................................................................ 4-7

4.3.1 Selecting the manual mode.................................................................................... 4-7

4.3.2 Selecting display range.......................................................................................... 4-7

4.3.3 Adjusting the gain................................................................................................... 4-8

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4.3.4 Shifting the range....................................................................................................4-8

4.4 Measuring Depth, Time.......................................................................................................4-9

4.5 Reducing Interference.........................................................................................................4-9

4.6 Reducing Low Level Noise................................................................................................4-10

4.7 Erasing Weak Echoes.......................................................................................................4-11

4.8 White Marker.....................................................................................................................4-12

4.9 Picture Advance Speed.....................................................................................................4-12

4.9.1 Advancement independent of ship’s speed ..........................................................4-12

4.9.2 Advancement synchronized with ship’s speed......................................................4-13

4.10 Display Colors...................................................................................................................4-14

4.11 Alarms ...............................................................................................................................4-15

4.11.1 Audio alarm on/off.................................................................................................4-15

4.11.2 Bottom alarm.........................................................................................................4-16

4.11.3 Fish alarm .............................................................................................................4-16

4.11.4 Fish alarm (B/L).....................................................................................................4-17

4.11.5 Water temperature alarm......................................................................................4-17

4.11.6 When an alarm setting is violated.........................................................................4-18

4.12 Water Temperature Graph.................................................................................................4-19

4.13 Changing Pulse Repetition Rate.......................................................................................4-19

4.14 Saving Sounder Picture to an SD Card.............................................................................4-20

4.15 Interpreting the Sounder Display.......................................................................................4-20

4.15.1 Zero line ................................................................................................................4-20

4.15.2 Bottom echo..........................................................................................................4-21

4.15.3 Fish school echoes ...............................................................................................4-22

4.15.4 Surface noise/Aeration..........................................................................................4-22

5. AIS OPERATION ...................................................................................................5-1

5.1 Turning AIS Feature On/Off.................................................................................................5-1

5.2 AIS Symbols........................................................................................................................5-3

5.3 Setting Number of AIS Targets to Display...........................................................................5-3

5.4 Activating Targets................................................................................................................5-4

5.5 Displaying Target Data........................................................................................................5-4

5.6 Lost Target...........................................................................................................................5-5

5.7 Setting CPA and TCPA........................................................................................................5-5

5.8 Proximity Alarm ...................................................................................................................5-6

5.9 Showing, Hiding AIS Target Tracks.....................................................................................5-7

5.10 Choosing Vector Time.........................................................................................................5-7

5.11 Displaying Past Positions of AIS Targets.............................................................................5-8

6. DATA TRANSFER..................................................................................................6-1

6.1 Memory Card Operations....................................................................................................6-1

6.1.1 Deleting all data from memory cards (other than chart data)..................................6-1

6.1.2 Saving data to a memory card................................................................................6-2

6.1.3 Playing back data from a memory card...................................................................6-3

6.2 Uploading, Downloading Data.............................................................................................6-4

6.2.1 Setting communication software on the PC............................................................6-4

6.2.2 Uploading or downloading data...............................................................................6-4

6.3 Loading Waypoint Data from Yeoman.................................................................................6-7

6.4 Receiving Data Via Network Equipment.............................................................................6-8

6.5 Outputting Data Through the Network.................................................................................6-9

7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT..................................................................................7-1

7.1 General Setup.....................................................................................................................7-1

7.2 Radar Setup........................................................................................................................7-4

7.2.1 Radar display setup................................................................................................7-4

7.2.2 Radar range setup..................................................................................................7-7

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7.2.3 Function key setup................................................................................................. 7-8

7.3 Plotter Setup..................................................................................................................... 7-10

7.3.1 Navigation options................................................................................................ 7-10

7.3.2 Function key setup................................................................................................7-11

7.4 Chart Setup ...................................................................................................................... 7-14

7.4.1 Chart offset........................................................................................................... 7-14

7.4.2 Navionics GOLD chart attributes..........................................................................7-15

7.4.3 C-MAP chart attributes......................................................................................... 7-16

7.5 Data Boxes Setup ............................................................................................................ 7-22

7.6 Hot Page Setup................................................................................................................ 7-23

7.7 Navigator Setup................................................................................................................ 7-24

7.7.1 Navigation data source......................................................................................... 7-24

7.7.2 FURUNO BB GPS receiver setup........................................................................ 7-26

7.7.3 TD display setup.................................................................................................. 7-29

7.8 Nav Data Display Setup................................................................................................... 7-32

7.9 Sounder Setup ................................................................................................................. 7-33

7.9.1 System setup........................................................................................................7-33

7.9.2 Sensor setup........................................................................................................ 7-36

7.9.3 Sounding range, zoom range, bottom lock range................................................ 7-37

7.9.4 Function key setup............................................................................................... 7-38

7.10 Nav Graphic Display Setup .............................................................................................. 7-40

8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................8-1

8.1 Preventive Maintenance..................................................................................................... 8-1

8.2 Replacement of Batteries................................................................................................... 8-2

8.3 Replacement of Fuse......................................................................................................... 8-2

8.4 Replacing the Magnetron................................................................................................... 8-3

8.5 Simple Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 8-3

8.5.1 General...................................................................................................................8-3

8.5.2 Radar......................................................................................................................8-4

8.5.3 Plotter..................................................................................................................... 8-4

8.5.4 Sounder.................................................................................................................. 8-5

8.6 Diagnostics......................................................................................................................... 8-6

8.6.1 Memory I/O test...................................................................................................... 8-6

8.6.2 Test pattern............................................................................................................. 8-8

8.6.3 Keyboard, remote controller test.......................................................................... 8-10

8.7 GPS Status Display...........................................................................................................8-11

8.8 Clearing Memories........................................................................................................... 8-12

8.9 Error Messages................................................................................................................ 8-13

APPENDIX.................................................................................................................AP-1

Menu Overview.........................................................................................................................AP-1

Geodetic Chart List .................................................................................................................AP-10

Icons ........................................................................................................................................AP-11

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

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

Declaration of conformity

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FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the Model 1724C/1734C Series Marine Radar, GD-1720C Color Video Plotter

FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the Model 1724C/1734C Series Marine Radar, GD-1720C Color Video Plotter. 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 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 1724C/1734C Radar Series and the GD-1720C Video Plotter work within our network system called the “NavNet.” Each product has an IP address to communicate with NavNet compatible products within the network, using TCP/IP protocol through an Ethernet 10BASE-T network.

The main features are as follows:

• Bright 7” screen visible even under direct sunlight.

• User friendly operation with combination of discrete keys, soft keys, and cursor pad.

• Accepts the following SD chart cards: NAVIONICS GOLD or C-MAP NT+/NT MAX charts,

depending on specification. All names mentioned above are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• Fast chart redraw.

• Built-in NavNet interface circuit board.

• Highly accurate, WAAS-capable 12-channel FURUNO BB GPS Receiver GP-320B/330B

and Weather Station WS-200 optionally available. (Hereafer these models are collectively referred to as FURUNO BB GPS receiver.)

• User programmable function keys.

• Video sounder picture available with connection of the optional Network Sounder.

• ARP function (when connecting with MODEL 1824C series)

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

All NavNet products incorporate a “network circuit board” to integrate each NavNet product on board through an optional LAN cable (Ethernet 10BASE-T). Each NavNet product is assigned an IP address to enable transfer of images between other NavNet products. For example, video plotter pictures can be transferred to a radar and vice versa. Pictures received via the NavNet may be adjusted at the receiving end.

The number of display units which may be installed depends on the number of network sounder connected. For a system incorporating three or more products, a “hub” is required to process data.

For one network sounder: one radar and three plotters, or four plotters For two network sounder: one radar and two plotters, or four plotters

NavNet system (Model 1724C/1734C)

Antenna Unit

(ex. MODEL 1724C)

Network sounder

ETR-6/10N

ETR-30N

Heading

sensor

External buzzer

Echo sounder

Navigator

GPS Receiver

GP-320B/330B or Weather

Station WS-200

12-24 VDC

Other NavNet unit

(GD-1720C, etc.)

Rectifier

PR-62

100/110/115/220/230 VAC

1φ, 50/60 Hz

Display Unit

RDP-148

Remote Controller RMC-100

AIS transponder

AIS Interface IF-1500AIS*

* Not required for AIS Transponder FA-150.

HUB

FA-30

AIS RECEIVER

NavNet system (Model 1724C/1734C)

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

Single-unit NavNet system (GD-1720C)

Echo sounder

Heading sensor

External buzzer

GPS Receiver

GP-320B/330B or Weather

Station WS-200

12-24 VDC

Other NavNet unit

(MODEL 1724C etc.)

Rectifier

PR-62

100/110/115/220/230 VAC

1φ, 50/60 Hz

Display Unit

RDP-148

Remote Controller RMC-100

Network sounder

ETR-6/10N

AIS transponder

AIS Interface IF-1500AIS*

* Not required for AIS Transponder FA-150.

HUB

FA-30

AIS RECEIVER

Single-unit NavNet system (GD-1720C)

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

Two-unit NavNet system

Antenna Unit

GPS Receiver

GP-320B/330B or Weather

Station WS-200

Radar data

Plotter data

Two-unit NavNet system

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

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Three-or-more-unit NavNet system (Max. 4 display units)

Antenna Unit

GPS Receiver

GP-320B/330B or Weather

Station WS-200

HUB

Network sounder

ETR-6/10N

Sounder data

Radar data

Plotter data

Note: The picture disappears 10 seconds after the NavNet cable is disconnected from a "sub" NavNet display unit.

Three-or-more-unit NavNet system

COMPLIANCE WITH R&TTE DIRECTIVE

1999/5/EC This radar complies with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. In accordance with Article 6-3 of this directive, FURUNO intends to put this radar on the market of the following countries in EU as well other markets.

ustria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Iceland, Norway.

1-1

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

This chapter provides the basic information nee ded to get you started using your radar, video plotter.

1.1 Operating Controls

1.1.1 Display unit controls

Display unit controls

The radar, video plotter, sounder and chart systems are operated with the controls of the display unit (and the remote controller). Ten keys are labeled and they provide the function shown on their labels. The five soft keys provide various f unctions according to current operating mode. The ENTER knob mainly funct ions t o register selections on the menu and adjust the EBL, VRM and gain. The Cursor pad’s main function is to move the cursor across the screen. When you correctly execute an operation, the unit generates a beep. Invalid operation causes the unit to emit three beeps.

Cursor pad Selects menu items and options; shifts cursor. Press, release and press again to change setting consecutively.

Selects display mode.

Soft keys

Momentary press:

Registers own ship’s position as a waypoint.

Press three seconds:

Marks man overboard position.

Opens/closes the main menu.

Displays the soft keys for EBL/VRM. Radar: Displays the soft keys for adjustment of gain, A/C SEA, A/C RAIN and FTC.

Sounder: Adjusts gain.

Long press: Turns power on/off. Momentary press: Opens the

display for adjustment of brilliance, etc. For radar, switches STBY and TX.

ENTER knob

Push: Registers options on menus. Rotate: Selects character; adjusts sensitivity

(sounder, radar); chooses menu items and options.

Clears data; erases selected mark.

Opens/closes the alarm menu.

Shows or hides the soft keys, function keys, nav data alternately.

Chart slot

Selects a range.

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

1-2

Soft keys

The funct ion of the five soft keys changes accordi ng to the operation. Their labels for their current funct ions are show n on the screen to the left of the keys. To hide or show the soft keys, pres s the HIDE/SHOW key. Each press of the key shows preset soft keys, user function keys or turns off navi gation information (at the top of the s c reen) .

SOFT KEYS

Display unit

Some soft keys show the current s et ting of a soft key in r everse video as show n below.

BRIDGE

FISH

WPT 002

34° 22. 3456'N 359.9°M TRIP NU 080° 22. 3456'E

19.9 kt 99.9 nm

Current option shown in reverse video

MODE

NTH UP

NAV

POS

MARK

ENTRY

D.BOX ON/OFF

16.0nm

Plotter displays

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

1-3

1.1.2 Remote controller

SAVE

RANGE

DISP

MOB

ABC

DEF

GHI

MNO

JKL

STU

VWX

YZ&

PQR

GAIN

’#

EBL / VRM

ENT

WPT

MARK ENT

CNTL

CENTER

ALARM

SK3SK1 SK2

HIDE /SHOW

SK4 SK5

TX /STBY

BRILL

CLEAR

TONE

ACQ

Operating distance

90°: Up to 5 m ±45°: Up to 3 m

Replace the batteries (AA) when the distance from which the display unit can be operated shortens.

Note: The remote controller may become damaged if dropped. Mishandling of the remote controller is not covered by the warranty.

Remote controller

Key Function Key Function

RANGE Same as RANGE key on

display unit.

ENT Same as ENTER knob on

display unit.

DISP Same as DISP key on

display unit.

CLEAR Same as CLEAR key on

display unit.

SAVE MOB Same as SAVE/MOB key on

display unit.

MENU Same as MENU key on

display unit. Ten keys Enter alphanumerics. BRILL Adjusts display brilliance. EBL/VRM Same as EBL/VRM key on

display unit.

TONE Not used.

GAIN Same as GAIN key on

display unit.

TX/STBY Toggles radar between

standby and transmit. WPT Displays “alphabet” WPT list

on plotter display.

ACQ Acquires radar target.

(Requires radar source

equipped with ARP.) MARK ENT Same as MA RK ENTRY soft

key.

ALARM Same as ALARM key on the

display unit. CENTER Returns own ship to screen

center on plotter display.

HIDE/SHOW Same as HIDE/SHOW key

on display unit. CNTL Switches control between

displays on combination displays.

SK1 – SK5 (soft keys)

Same as soft keys on display

unit.

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1.2 Inserting a Chart Card

Your unit r eads S D c ar ds , in the following formats: Navi onics GOLD Chart car ds or C-MAP NT+/NT M AX chart cards, depending on the type of display unit you have. I ns er t the appropriat e c har t card for your area as follows :

1. Open the chart drive.

Chart slot

Display unit

2. Insert chart c ard label side up.

3. Close the lid.

To remove char t card, follow the steps shown below.

1. Press the MENU key to show the menu.

2. Press the SHOW/HIDE soft key.

3. Open the chart dr ive lid, and t hen push the card once an d then pull it out .

Note 1: Do not remove a c ar d while the chart is being drawn. This may cause the equipment to freeze.

Note 2: Do not insert or remove a card while the pow er is on. This may cause t he equipment to freeze.

Note 3: For multiple display units, do not use the sam e c har t c ard type in m or e t han one display unit.

Note 4: Remove the card with care; rough handling can damage the card and destroy i t s contents.

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1.3 Turning the Unit On/Off

Press the POWER/BRILL key to turn the unit on. A beep sounds and then the equipment shows the startup NavNet screen (about 20 seconds), the product information screen, startup test results and chart usage disclaimer. During this period t he equipment is inoperative. The startup test checks the ROM, RAM, internal bat tery and backup data for proper operation, displaying the results for each as OK or NG (No Good). If NG appears an appropriate message appears on the screen. For any NG, tr y to press any key to go to t he chart disclaimer screen, then perform the diagn ostic test as shown in the paragraph “8.6 Diagnostics.”

For start up with the radar display, the magnetron takes from 60 seconds to 90seconds (depending on radar model) to warm up before the radar can be operated. The time remaining for warming up of the magnetron is counted down at the center of the display.

You may press any key at the chart disclaimer screen to show the last-used display, or wait several seconds to let the equipment do it for you.

To turn the unit off, press and hold down the POWER/BRILL key until the screen goes dark (approx. 3 sec.). To protect the LCD attach the hard cover. Note that the network sounder will be turned off approx. three minutes after turning off the power. This is due to the system’s electrical characteristics.

Note: The first time you turn on the power (or any time the power is applied after a memory reset), you are asked if you want to start the simulation mode, which provides simulated operation of the equipment after the installation mode selection. Push the ENTER knob to start the simulation mode, or press the CLEAR key to start normal operation. F or f urt her details about the simulation mode, see the paragraph “1.10 Simulation Display.”

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1.4 Display Brilliance, Panel Brilliance, Hue

You can adjust display brilliance, panel brilliance and hue as shown below.

1.4.1 Display brilliance, panel brilliance

1. Press the POWER/BRILL key momentarily. A set of sof t keys for adjustment of brilliance and hue appear.

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.125nm SP

H-UP

PANEL BRILL

HUE

RETURN

DISPLAY BRILLIANCE

Current selection is higtlighted.

DISPLY BRILL

RADAR

STBY

BRILL CONTST

Brilliance adjustment soft keys

2. Press the DISPLY BRILL or PANEL BRILL soft key as appropriate. An adjustment window appears at the bottom of the screen. This window shows the name of the item selected for adjustment plus current brilliance l evel, by bar graph.

DISPLAY BRILLIANCE

PANEL BRILLIANCE

Display brilliance Panel brilliance

Display brilliance and panel brilliance windows

3. Adjust the ENTER knob, clockwise to raise the setting or counterclockwis e t o decrease it. You may also use the soft key pressed at step 2. Eight levels of display brilliance and panel brilliance are available.

4. Hit the RETURN soft key to finish.

Note 1: If the unit is turned off with m inimum brilliance, the screen will be dark at the next power-up. Press the POWER/BRILL key consecutively to adjust the brilliance.

Note 2: This equipment does not have a contrast cont rol.

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1.4.2 Hue

You may select the colors for the radar, plotter and overlay displays as below.

1. Press the POWER/BRILL key momentarily.

2. Press the HUE soft key to show the hue setting window.

HUE

▲

DAY

NIGHT

TWILIGHT

MANUAL SET

▼

Hue window

3. Operate the Cursor pad to select hue desired, referring to the table below. MANUAL SET follows the color settings on the CHART DETAI LS menu for the plotter and the RADAR DISPLAY SETUP menu for the radar.

Night Day Twilight

Characters Red Black Green Radar ring Red Green Green Radar echo Orange Multi Orange Background Black White Blue** Landmass (plotter) Orange* Light-orange Orange

* = Beige and light-beige on C-MAP display unit.

**= Black for Overlay screen

4. Hit the RETURN soft key to finish.

Note: When using the overlay screen, the own ship track will be hidden if the radar background and own ship track are blue and the “MANUAL SET” hue sett ing is used. In this case, set HUE to other position and then return to “MANUAL” to show the own ship track in black.

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1.5 Selecting a Display

1.5.1 Display modes

If you have a radar, navigator and network sounder five full-screen displays are available: radar, plotter, echo sounder, nav data and overlay. In addit ion to the full-screen display, you can divide the screen into halves and thirds to show two and three sets of images on a combination display.

Full screen

(Ex. radar)

Combination screen

(Ex. radar + sounder)

Overlay screen

(Radar and plotter,

color model only.

Requires L/L data)

Display screens

The table below shows the displays available with each screen type.

Screen type and available display screen

Full screen Combination scr een options

(half- or thirds-screen)

Overlay screen options

Plotter, radar, sounder, nav data, overlay

Plotter, radar, sounder, compass (or wind), highway, compass (or wind)/highway , nav data, overlay

Radar + plotter

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1.5.2 Selecting a display

1. Press the DISP key to show the display screen selection window. The icons of modes

not available are shaded. HOTPAGE 1-HOTPAGE 5 are user-arrangeable displays called “hot pages,” which you can configure as you like. For further details, see the paragraph “7.6 Hot Page Setup.”

HOTPAGE1 HOTPAGE2 HOTPAGE3 HOTPAGE4 HOTPAGE5

RADAR PLOTTER SOUNDER NAV DATA OVRLAY

· TURN KNOB TO SELECT MODE AND PUSH KNOB TO ENTER.

· PUSH ANY SOFT KEY TO SELECT IMAGE SOURCE.

Basic display screens

Hot pages

Display screen selection window

2. Rotate the ENTER knob to select a basic display screen or a hot page screen.

3. Push the ENTER knob.

4. If you select a basic display screen, a group of appropriate combination displays appear.

In the example below, the radar combination screens are shown.

PUSH ENTER KNOB.

Radar combination screen selection window

5. Rotate the ENTER knob to select display desired.

6. Push the ENTER knob to finish.

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1.5.3 Switching control in combination and overlay screens

A soft key is provided in relevant c om bination and overlay screens to switch control between displays. In the example below, the CNTRL PLOTT R and CNTRL RADAR soft keys enable switching control between the plot ter and sounder screens in the plotter/ s ounder combination display.

359.9

11.7nm

FISH

WP-002

34° 22. 3456'N 359.9°M

TRIP

080° 22. 3456'E

19.9 kt 99.9 nm

MARK ENTRY

MODE

NTH UP

NAV

POS

CNTRL

PLOTTR

CNTRL

PLOTTR

CNTL

RADAR

CNTRL

RADAR

To adjust plotter

To adjust radar

Radar display selected Plotter display selected

16.0nm

3nm LP

H-UP

359.9

11.7nm

FISH

WP-002

34° 22. 3456'N 359.9°M

TRIP

080° 22. 3456'E

19.9 kt 99.9 nm

16.0nm

3nm LP

H-UP

SIGNAL PROC.

CNTRL

RADAR

RADAR DISPLY

NAV FUNC

TARGET

ST-BY

How to switch control between modes in the plott er /sounder combination display

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1.5.4 Selecting image source

When more than one network radar or network sounder is connecte d t o t he equipment, you may select an image source for each as shown below. This is not necessary when onl y on e network radar or network sounder is connected.

1. Press the DISP key.

2. Press any soft key to show the following display.

RADAR SOURCE 1 (HOST NAME: NAVNET1) SOUNDER SOURCE* SOUNDER _

IP ADDRESS

172.031.003.003

DEVICE NUMBER 2 (HOST NAME: NAVNET2)

▲

SELECT SOURCE

EDIT

RETURN

IF THERE IS MORE THAN ONE NETWORK RADAR OR ECHO SOUNDER, YOU MAY SELECT THE IMAGE SOURCES FOR DISPLAY.

*: Do not change this setting.

Select source menu

3. Use the Cursor pad to select RADAR SOURCE, SOUNDER SOURCE or AUX

SOURCE as appropriate, then press the EDIT key.

Radar source

RADAR SOURCE

▲

1 (NAVNET1)

2 (NAVNET2)

3 (NAVNET3)

4 (NAVNET4)

▼

SOUNDER SOURCE

▲

ETR0 (SOUNDER)

¡

ETR1 (SOUNDER1)

ETR2 (SOUNDER2)

ETR3 (SOUNDER3)

ETR4 (SOUNDER4)

ETR5 (SOUNDER5)

ETR6 (SOUNDER6)

ETR7 (SOUNDER7)

ETR8 (SOUNDER8)

ETR9 (SOUNDER9)

▼

Sounder source

Radar source and sounder source windows

4. Use the Cursor pad to choose source.

5. Push the ENTER knob to set.

6. Press the DISP key to finish.

7. Turn the power off and on again.

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1.6 Cursor pad, Cursor

The Cursor pad functions to shift the cursor, for measurement of range an d bear ing to a location ( r adar ) and latitude and longitude position (plotter). Roll the Cursor pad to shift the cursor. The cursor moves in the direction of Cursor pad rotation.

34° 22. 3456'N 272.4°M

TRIP

080° 22. 3456'E

15.9 nm 99.9 nm

GOTO CURSOR

MODE

NTH UP

CENTER

MARK

ENTRY

Cursor data L/L position, Range and bearing from own ship to cursor

Cursor

16.0nm

D. BOX ON/ OFF

Cursor

Radar display

Plotter display

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.125nm SP

H-UP

359.9°R

0.24nm

RADAR DISPLY

NAV FUNC

ZOOM & D. BOX

SIGNAL PROC

TARGET

Cursor, cursor data

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1.7 Entering the MOB Mark, Setting MOB as

Destination

The MOB m ar k functions to mark man overboard pos ition. You c an inscribe the mark from any mode except nav data, when play ing back data or conduct ing any test. Note that this function requires position data.

Note: The function of the SAVE/MOB key depends on the set ting of SAVE MOB KEY FUNCTION in the GE NE RA L SETUP menu. The descripti on below shows t he pr oc edur e us ing the default setting. For further details, see Save MOB Key Function on page 7-2.

1. Pres s and hold down t he SAVE/MOB key for about three seconds when someone falls

overboard. The display shows the waypoint num ber being saved (youngest empty waypoi nt number, 001-999) followed by the M OB c onfirmation wi ndow. Time remaining is counted down while pressing the SAVE/MOB key.

MAN OVER BOARD! GO TO MOB? YES ... PUSH ENTER KNOB NO ... PUSH CLEAR KEY

WAYPOINT SAVED!

XXXWPT CONTINUE PUSHING FOR MOB!

XXX = Waypoint number

CONTINUE PUSHING FOR MOB!

XX SEC

XX = Time remaining is counted down.

MOB mark messages

2. Push the ENTER knob to select the MOB position as the dest ination, or press the

CLEAR key to only mark current ship’s position as a waypoint. If y ou s elect the MOB

position as des tination;

• A full - s cr een r adar , plotter or overlay appears depending on the display in use. (If the

MOB key function is “M OB Without Confirmat ion” the range is automatically set to

0.5 nm.) Further, the waypoint marker appears on the radar display.

• The MOB m ar k “MOB” appears at the MOB position and a light-blue line runs

between it and current positi on. This line show s the shor t es t course to the MOB position.

• Range and bearing to the MO B pos ition are shown in t he M OB data box.

To erase an MOB mark from the plotter display, you must first erase its corresponding waypoint. Place the cursor on the MOB mark, then press the CLEAR key followed by pushing the ENTER knob to erase the w aypoint. Then, repeat to er ase the MOB mar k .

Man overboard

Range, bearing

Current

position

MOB mark

MOB Data Box Bearing and range to MOB position

(MOB)

162.5°

0.49 nm

MOB concept

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1.8 Data Boxes

Data boxes, providing navigation data, may be shown on any full-screen display. Up to six data boxes (two in case of large characters) may be shown, and the default data boxes are position (in latitude and longitude), course over ground, speed over ground and trip log. The user may choose which data to display, where to locate it, and show or hide it as desired. In addition, data boxes may be set independent ly for each display mode (plotter, radar, sounder). For how to select data for the data boxes, see the paragraph “7.5 Data Boxes Setup.”

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.125nm SP

H-UP

Data boxes

MODE

NTH UP

NAV

POS

MARK

ENTRY

D.BOX

ON /OFF

TRIP LOG

177nm

POSITION 47

58.535'N

122

36.496'W

COG

323.6

SOG

20.0

350.4

0.000 nm

Data boxes

1.8.1 Showi ng, hiding data boxes with soft key

Plotter: D. BOX ON/OFF Radar: ZOOM & D. BOX

→

D. BOX ON/OFF (EBL/VRM data box, cursor data box also shown/hidden) Sounder: AUTO/D. BOX

→

D. BOX ON/OFF

1.8.2 Rearranging data boxes

You may select the location for data boxes as follows:

1. Using the Cursor pad, place the cursor inside the data box you wish to move. As the

cursor enters the box it changes to a “hand”. Push the ENTER knob, and the hand changes to a fist, meaning the box is correctly selected.

2. Use the Cursor pad to move the data box to the location desired, then push the ENTER

knob.

1.8.3 Temporarily erasing a data box

If a data box is obscuring a desired object, you may temporarily erase the box. Use the

Cursor pad to place the cursor inside the data box you wish to erase, then press the CLEAR key. To redisplay the box, press the D. BOX soft key twice to display it.

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1.9 Function Keys

The funct ion keys provide for one- touch execution of a des ired function. The default function key settings are as shown in the tabl e below.

Default Setting, Key Label

Function

Key

Radar Plotter Sounder #1 Heading line on/off, HL Track on/off, TRK TLL output, TLL #2 Rings on/off, RNG Edit mark/l ine, EML Clutter, CLT #3 Echo t rail, TRL Ruler, RUL Signal level, SLV #4 Offcenter, OFC

Add new waypoint, ADD

Noise limiter, NL

#5 STBY/TX, TX

Waypoint alphanumeric list, ALP

Picture advance, PA

1. Press the HIDE/SHOW key to replace the preset soft key label s with the functi on k ey labels.

34° 22. 3456'N 359.9°M

TRIP

080° 22. 3456'E

19.9 kt 99.9 nm

BRIDGE

FISH

002WP

Function keys

T R K

E M

Plotter

16.0nm

.250/ 319.9

°M

.125nm SP

H-UP

Function keys

TARGET

359.9°R

0.24nm

R N G

S F T

D B X

Radar

Function key s

2. Pres s function key desired.

Note: Function keys can be individually progr am m ed for the plotter, r adar and sounder displays. For further details see the following:

Radar: paragraph 7.2.3 Plotter: paragraph 7.3.2 Sounder: paragraph 7.9.4

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1.10 Simulation Display

The simulation display, for use by service technicians f or demonstration purposes, provides simulated operation to help acquaint you with the many features your unit has to offer. It allows you to view and control a simulated plotter, radar and sounder picture, without position-fixing equipment, network radar or a network sounder. Most controls are operative, thus you may practice setting destination, ent er waypoints, measure range and bearing to a target, etc. Three simulation displays are provided for both the radar and echo sounder.

The simulation icon (SIM) appears when any simulation mode is active.

To start the simulation display;

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Press the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION, SYSTEM SETUP and SIMULATION SETUP soft keys in that order.

SIM SETUP

EDIT

RETURN

RADAR

LIVE

PLOTTER

LIVE

SOUNDER

LIVE

SPEED

00.0kt

COURSE

000.0°

LATITUDE

45°35.000’N

LONGITUDE

123°00.000’W

START DATE & TIME

00:00 01.APR.01

GET RADAR SIMULATION DATA

Simulation setup menu

3. Follow appropriate procedure on the next several pages. To stop the simulation mode and return to normal operation, choose LIVE for radar, sounder or plotter.

Radar

NavNet display unit-generated echoes or user data

1. Select RADAR, then press the EDIT soft key.

RADAR

▲

BUILT IN DATA 1

BUILT IN DATA 2

USER DATA

LIVE

▼

2. Select BUILT IN DATA 1 or 2 for internally generated echoes or USER DATA for user-saved radar data. Push the ENTER knob.

3. Press the MENU key to close the menu.

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NavNet radar antenna-gener at ed echoes (not available with t he GD-1720C)

1. Select GET RADAR SIMULATION DATA, then press the EDIT soft key.

2. Select YES, then push t he ENTER knob to erase simulation data and get new data. The message “NOW GETTING SIMULATION DATA. Do not turn off display unit.” appears while the unit is receiving radar data.

Note: If the network radar could not be found “Radar source is not found. Cannot get demo data.” appears. And if the radar is not active, the message “Radar is not active. Cannot get demo data.” is displayed. Check that the radar is plugged in and its signal cable is fi r m ly fastened.

3. Select RADAR, then press the EDIT s oft key.

4. Select BUILT IN DAT A 2, then push the ENTER knob.

5. Press the MENU key to close the menu.

Plotter

1. Select PLOTTER, then press the EDIT soft key.

2. Select SIMULATION, then push the ENTER knob.

3. Sel ect SPEED, t hen press the EDIT soft key.

4. Ent er s peed (setting range, 0-99 kt, default speed, 0 kt) with the alphanumer ic keys, then pus h the ENTER knob.

5. Select COURSE, t hen pres s the EDIT s oft k ey .

6. Select “8 FIGURE” to trace the simulated ship’s track i n a figure-ei ght course, or enter your own course at DIRECTION. T o enter course, use the Cursor pad to selec t digit, and enter value with the alphanum er ic keys.

7. Press the ENTER soft key.

8. Select LATITUDE, then press the EDIT soft key.

9. Ent er latitude (setting range, 85

N-85°S, default setting, 45°35.000’N), then push the

ENTER knob.

10. Select LONGITUDE, then press the EDIT soft key.

11. Enter longitude (sett ing range, 180

E-180°W, default setting, 125°00.000’W), then push

the ENTER knob.

12. Select START DATE & TIM E , then press the EDIT soft key.

13. Enter start date and tim e, then push the ENTER knob.

14. Press the MENU key to cl os e the menu.

Sounder

1. Select SOUNDER, t hen press the EDIT soft key.

2. Select BUILT IN DAT A ( internally generated echoes) or ETR (network sounder-gener ated echoes), then push the

ENTER knob.

Note: The depth, shift, bott om - z oom , bottom-loc k and

bottom disc r imination cannot be s hown in the BUILT IN DATA mode.

3. Press the MENU key to close the menu.

PLOTTER

▲

{

SIMULATION

LIVE

▼

{

SOUNDER

▲

{

BUILT IN DATA

{

ETR

LIVE

▼

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