GEONAV 4 GIPSY User Manual

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User and Installation Guide Manuale d’uso e d’installazione Manuel d’emploi et d’installation

Bedienungsanleitung und Installationshinweise

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User and Installation Guide

READ THIS WARNING BEFORE USING THE GEONAV

WARNING

THE ELECTRONIC CHART IS AN AID TO NAVIGATION

DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE USE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT CHARTS, NOT TO REPLACE THEM. ONLY OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT CHARTS AND NOTICES

TO MARINERS CONTAIN ALL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR THE SAFETY OF NAVIGATION AND, AS ALWAYS,

THE CAPTAIN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PROPER USE.

The use of the GEONAV implies knowledge and acceptance of this warning by the user.

NOTE: The technical characteristics and functions described in this manual are subject to change as a result of improvements or changes to the product.

Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

The GEONAV 4C is a handheld chartplotter that displays your boat’s current position with respect to an electronic chart.

The unit is equipped with a built-in GPS receiver that can track up to 12 satellites simultaneously and be interfaced with:

•An external GPS

•A depth sounder

•An autopilot

The unit can be installed onboard, interfaced with the NMEA instruments and - at the same time - work as a portable instrument, thanks to four AA alkaline cells or rechargeable batteries.

The unit is also equipped with a built-in battery charger that starts operating automatically when the unit is powered. Totally waterproof (IPX7), the unit is equipped with a daylight visible, color TFT display.

By using a GEONAV 4C and a NAVIONICS Gold electronic chart, you will never get lost even at night, and in case of bad weather or reduced visibility because your plotter will always display where you are and where your are heading for.

The ROUTE function will allow you to plan a trip, MARKERS will allow you to mark points of interest whereas the TRACK function will allow you to record your actual route. Thanks to the unlimited capacity of the new CompactFlash™ cartridges - that can also be used on PCs as personal hard disks - the instrument can store a large amount of route, track and marker data.

NAVIONICS GOLD CHARTS are available for all the most popular boating areas and can be used in addition to official paper

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charts to obtain additional information, such as the availability of port services, as well as tides and currents data. NAVIONICS electronic charts are available worldwide from authorized NAVIONICS dealers.

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Characteristics

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CHARACTERISTICS

General characteristics

•Portable chart plotter with built-in GPS receiver and antenna

•12-channel internal GPS

•Satellite acquisition time: 2 minutes (cold)

15 minutes first fix

•GOTO function (Port, Nearest Service, Marker, Lat/Lon)

•External GPS or depth sounder interface via NMEA 0183

•Display of depth and water temperature data (if interfaced with an echosounder)

•Autopilot interface via NMEA 0183

•Chart Rotation (head-up display)

•Screen Amplifier™ function

•Autozoom™ function

•Overzoom™ function

•Easy View™ function

•8 marker shapes, 8-character name

•Reverse route function

•Selectable depth units (meters, feet and fathoms)

•Cartography with port services and Tides and Currents data

•16 zoom levels

•Heading vector

•CompactFlash™ cartridge

•Storage of routes, tracks and markers in separate files on CompactFlash™ cartridges

•Built-in world map

•Waterproof (IPX7)

•Weight: 450 g., batteries included

Electrical characteristics

•Input voltage: 9.8 VDC to 18 VDC with protection against reverse polarity and overvoltage

•Battery pack: 4 alkaline or rechargeable batteries (AA)

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•Built-in battery charger (for rechargeable batteries only; see par. Battery Pack)

•Power consumption: 2.2 W

•Operating temperature: -20° to +70° C, with 12Vdc external power supply. The range is reduced with battery supply, depending on the type of battery used. Humidity 93%

•Storage temperature: -20°C to +70°C, with 12Vdc external power supply. The range is reduced with battery supply, depending on the type of battery used. Humidity 93%

•Color LCD, transflective, TFT 4”, sunlight visible

•Adjustable backlight and contrast

•Backlight keypad

•Pixel resolution: 240 x 320

•ARM9 RISC processor

Memory characteristics

•Up to 20 waypoints per route

•Up to 500 trackpoints

•Up to 99 markers per group

•Number of routes, tracks and markers: unlimited, depending on the size of the CompactFlash™ used

Interface characteristics

•Standard NMEA 0183 sentences

-from the position sensor:

GLL, VTG, GGA, RMC, GSV, ZDA, RMA, GSA

-from the depth sounder: DBT, MTW

-to the autopilot:

APA, APB, XTE, RMB, BWC, GLL, VTG

If received from the GPS, the following sentences are transmitted:

GGA, RMC, ZDA

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Characteristics	8	Installation and Precautions		9
Accessories			INSTALLATION AND PRECAUTIONS
• Bracket for fixed installation
• Power supply cable with car lighter plug			To avoid electromagnetic interference, the GEONAV must be
• User’s manual			positioned at least 0.35 meters away from magnetic compasses
			or flux-gate sensors, such as those used on autopilots and
			remote electronic compasses.

The GEONAV is totally waterproof (IPX7) and weatherproof. It is essential that the battery pack on the unit’s rear side is firmly inserted and tightly screwed and that the battery pack is removed only when the CompactFlash™ or batteries need replacing. Always make sure that, during the replacement operations, the unit is perfectly dry.

NOTE: Any damage caused by the presence of water inside the unit, due to the lack or incorrect installation of the battery pack, is specifically excluded from the warranty.

Cleaning

It is recommended that you use a nonalcoholic product to clean the glass, since alcoholic products may damage the glass surface or make it opaque.

Installation

The GEONAV allows using either the built-in antenna for outdoor installation or an external GPS antenna for indoor use.

NOTE: At start-up, the plotter will select the internal GPS by default.

• Internal GPS: For the best reception of satellites, mount your unit in an open area to allow the built-in antenna to have the best sky visibility. If the instrument is installed so as to allow full horizon visibility, the best performance will be ensured.

• External GPS: Instead of a built-in antenna, you can use an external GPS. To connect the GEONAV to an external antenna, use the optional NMEA data cable (see the Connections Section).

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•Autopilot: To connect the GEONAV to an autopilot, use the optional NMEA data cable (see the Connections Section).

•Depth sounder: To connect the GEONAV to a depth sounder, use the optional NMEA data cable (see the Connections Section).

Fixed mounting

The plotter can be mounted on any surface using the mounting bracket provided with the unit (see figure).

Use 4 countersunk head screws (4mm) to fix the bracket to the desired mounting surface. Since the bracket does not allow any left or right rotation, make sure that the unit is properly installed for the best view angle.

Connections

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CONNECTIONS

Power supply

The GEONAV can be powered by using the appropriate power supply cable with car lighter plug or the built-in battery pack.

Install the power supply cable with the connector in the position shown in the figure, then exert a light pressure until clicking.

To remove the cable, extract the ring nut without rotating it.

When the cable is disconnected, make sure that the connector is protected by the appropriate rubber cap.

External power supply
The car lighter adapter has a little
lamp (LED) that goes on if the car is cor-
rectly providing power to the bracket.				fuse
If the lamp is off:
• check that the 12V voltage is available
from the lighter plug;

•open the adapter and check the fuse.

If the fuse is broken, replace it with a fuse

having the same electrical characteristics.

LED

DO NOT USE ANY BYPASS CIRCUIT.

The fuse ensures that the special protection circuit inside the plotter works properly in case of accidental short-circuit, polarity inversion and overvoltage.

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+(+12V)

- (ground)

Connections

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When removing the lighter adapter, connections are the following:

red (or white) black

Battery pack

The battery pack of the GEONAV allows you to use it as a portable unit. Use 4 alkaline cells or rechargeable batteries, AA size (if possible, high-capacity batteries, 2000mAh or higher).

Make sure that the unit is off and dry when replacing the batteries.

To access the battery slot, loosen the locking screws by means of a coin or the round side of a key, as shown in the figure. Extract the battery pack, flip it over and loosen the cover locking screws.

Remove the cover and insert the batteries according to the polarity indicated. Make sure that the “Battery type” selector located in the cartridge slot is positioned correctly, according to the type of battery used (“Rechargeable” position, for rechargeable batteries; “Alkaline” position, for alkaline batteries).

To change the selection, move the small lever by means of a sharp object.

WARNING: All the units are supplied with the battery selector set to “Alkaline”. When using alkaline batteries, the selector has to be set to “Alkaline”. You are warned NEVER to use alkaline-type batteries if the selector is set to “Rechargeable”. In this case the unit can be seriously damaged. This kind of damage is not covered by the warranty. When using rechargeable

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batteries, the selector can be set either to “Rechargeable” or to “Alkaline”. However the battery charge function is active on condition that the selector is set to “Rechargeable”. The misplacement of the selector may cause the batteries to break, the corrosive liquid to leak out and, consequently, the unit to be damaged. This kind of damage is not covered by the warranty.

Check that the contacts in the battery pack are clean and dry.

Before reassembling the battery pack, make sure that the rubber gasket in the slot and the rubber O-rings tightening the locking screws are clean and in the correct position.

The misplacement of the gaskets, together with any presence of sand, saline residues or dirt, may be detrimental to the tightness of the battery slot since it allows moisture to penetrate into the unit and damage the electronic inner components. This kind of damage is not covered by the warranty.

Reassemble the battery pack carrying out the disassembly operations in reverse order.

Should the battery pack not fit, or fit with difficulty in its seat, check that the CompactFlash™ is correctly inserted. The partial extraction of the CompactFlash™ blocks the insertion of the battery pack.

The unit can be powered by the batteries only or connected to an external power supply. When the unit is powered by the power supply cable, the inner batteries - if they are of rechargeable type - are fully recharged, after which the inner battery charger is automatically disabled and the batteries disconnected in order to keep their charge.

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Connections

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The full charge cycle of a battery set totally discharged requires at least two hours, depending on the battery type and status.

Connections of power supply and data cable

Power supply

1+VDC

2GND Data input ext. GPS

3ext. GPS in +

4ext. GPS in -

Data output

5Autopilot out +

6Autopilot out -

Audio output

7Audio out +

8Audio out -

USB

9USB D +

10USB D -

If sent by the autopilot, the following NMEA messages are transmitted to external devices: GGA - RMC - ZDA

The GEONAV will add the following messages: APA - APB - XTE - RMB - BWC - GLL - VTG

The data cable is optional.

WARNING: Once the installation is completed, always make sure that all wires are properly connected since wrong connections may damage the unit.

USB cable

The GEONAV can be connected to a Personal Computer by using the optional USB cable. In this case, the unit can use the internal batteries only, and cannot be powered by the external power.

Cartridge Installation

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CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION

Installing the CompactFlash™

Remove the battery pack (see par. “Battery

Pack”).

Insert the cartridge into the appropriate slot, with the label side (side with a small arrow) backwards and push it.

Replace the battery pack as described in the paragraph “Battery Pack” and check that it is perfectly closed, in order to avoid any water infiltration.

Removing the CompactFlash™

Make sure that the plotter is switched off and perfectly dry. Remove the battery pack, then extract the cartridge.

WARNING: Always use CompactFlash™ cartridges certified by Navionics. The use of non-certified cartridges may result in improper operation of the unit.

The CompactFlash™ cartridges can be used as a mass-storage with any PC computer, so can be the cartridge used by the plotter. However, the plotter needs to find some free space in the cartridge in order to work properly. Prior to use a new cartridge, always make sure that there are at least 2.5MB of free space.

WARNING: Be careful when handling the cartridge files by using the PC. Windows allows deleting and moving files easily, therefore pay attention when using Windows Explorer not to erase the content of the \NAVIONIC and \GEONAV folders. Damaging the files stored in such directories may result in loss of data or improper operation of the unit.

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Keyboard

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KEYBOARD

ZOOM+/ZOOM-

Selects the chart range.

ENTER

Enters a waypoint or a marker, or confirms a selection from the menu.

PAGE

•Navigation mode: Turns navigation data pages.

•Cursor mode:

Allows switching from Cursor mode to Navigation mode.

GOTO

Allows plotting a route toward a manual cursor position, desired marker, port, nearest port service or specified position (lat/lon).

CLR

•Navigation mode: Deletes the current route.

•Cursor mode:

Deletes the last waypoint or the marker pointed by the cursor.

CURSOR

•Moves the manual cursor across the screen.

•Allows switching from Navigation mode to Cursor mode.

•Allows selecting from the options in the menu /submenu.

•At start-up, allows adjusting the screen contrast.

PWR

•Switches the GEONAV on / off.

•Allows adjusting the screen backlight.

•Allows adjusting the screen contrast.

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DIAGNOSTIC

The GEONAV features a diagnostic program to verify its correct performance, once installed, and detect problems that may occur during the use of the unit.

To access the diagnostic program, hold the ENTER key pressed, while pressing the PWR key.

The GEONAV will switch on and execute automatically the diagnostic program. After displaying the system’s software releases, it will start carrying out the memory test.

As soon as the memory test is completed, the program will test the NMEA 0183 port, the CompactFlash™, the external GPS device, the keyboard, the backlight, the LCD and the audio output. Press ENTER to run each test or CLR to skip to the next test.

When testing the NMEA 0183 port, hold the ENTER key pressed to freeze on the screen the messages sent by the GPS device or the depth sounder, then release it to keep on displaying any new message.

When testing the keyboard, press CLR twice to exit.

Once terminated all tests, press ENTER to re-boot the unit.

WARNING: The internal memory can be cleared by pressing simultaneously the

PWR and CLR keys while holding the CLR key pressed until the “Erase backup procedure” message pops up. Press CLR to cancel the operation, or ENTER to confirm it. This operation will delete all the settings stored in the GEONAV and restore factory settings.

NOTE: In case of damaged cartridge or abnormal power spikes, the unit might lock, requiring a power shutdown to restart. In that case, the unit can be turned off without the need of detaching the power or the batteries, but by simply holding the PWR key pressed for more than 9 seconds.

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NAVIONICS ELECTRONIC CHARTS

The GEONAV includes a built-in world map that allows zooming from 4,096 down to 512NM. Additional cartography details relative to a specific area of navigation are available from the CompactFlash™ cartridges storing NAVIONICS GOLD CHARTS.

To display chart boundaries, press PAGE until the menu bar appears, select SETUP, CHART BOUNDARIES, then select ON/OFF to enable/disable the boundaries of the charts stored in the cartridge. A small square will locate the area covered by the cartridge installed.

Increasing/decreasing the chart range

Press the -ZOOM+ key.

Displaying depth and safety contours, geographical names, spot soundings and light sectors

Press PAGE to display the menu, select SETUP and enable the option desired (Depth Cont., Safety Cont., Spot Soundings, Names or Light Sectors) by using the CURSOR key.

Converting depth values into the units set

Press PAGE to display the menu, select SETUP, DEPTH UNITS and then set the unit desired to meters, feet or fathoms.

The GEONAV will convert all the depth values in the unit selected, making them appear like those reported in the official nautical charts (see the figure).

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Displaying abbreviated navaid characteristics

Position the manual cursor on the navaid symbol.

A window will show the abbreviated characteristics relative to the navaid selected.

Description of abbreviated navaid characteristics:

ABBREVIATIONS FOR LIGHT		ABBREVIATIONS FOR COLOR
AL	alternating	AM	amber
F	fixed	B	black
FLL	fixed and flashing	BL	blue
FL (...)	group flashing	G	green
FL	single flashing	OR	orange
IQ	interrupted quick	R	red
OC	single-occulting	VL	violet
OC (...)	composite group occulting	W	white
Q	continuous group	Y	yellow
ABBREVIATION FOR PERIOD		ABBREVIATION FOR RANGE
..S	xx seconds	..M	xx nautical miles

Displaying object attributes

Move the manual cursor on top of an object on the chart, then press GOTO and select INFO. A window will show the description of all the objects present on the chart at the cursor position. Select one object from this window and press ENTER to show all of the object attributes.

The objects that can be queried include depth contours, depth areas, point objects (lights, navaids, landmarks, etc.), land areas, spot soundings, coastlines, rocks, wrecks and in general any symbol present on the chart.

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Changing chart symbols

The symbols used to represent the objects on the chart (buoys, lights, landmarks, etc.), as well as chart colors, can be selected between paper-chart International or US styles.

Press PAGE to display the menu, select SETUP, then move the cursor to the next page and select PRESENTATION (INTER. or US).

Displaying port services

NOTE: This function is available only with the NAVIONICS cartridges containing the

Port Services feature.

This symbol identifies a port providing services.

Zoom down to 1 NM, position the manual cursor on the icon (sailing boat) relative to the selected marina.

By pressing ENTER, a window will list all the services available in that port.

Select the desired icon by using the CURSOR key.

Port services are identified by the icons shown in the table on the following page.

The number and the type of service available will depend on the NAVIONICS cartridge installed.

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Information Health and first aid Customer services and port

services

authorities

Tourist services and	Water		Tide station
shops

Engine, boat,

electronic and Fuel Current station other repairs

Displaying Tides and Currents data

Position the cursor on the icon of a Tide or Current station, then press ENTER.

A graph will show the tide rate or the tidal stream relevant to the station selected, as measured during the current day.

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GRAPHIC ITEMS

Besides chart data, the GEONAV displays some graphic items useful during navigation.

The figure below shows some of these items.

1 - Marker

Indicates a point of interest associated with a symbol and a name.

2 - Track segment

Recording of the track actually followed by the boat; the track is displayed as a dashed line.

3 - Boat’s position

Boat’s position according to the data received from the GPS receiver.

4 - Rubber band

Line joining the last waypoint entered to the manual cursor, or the boat’s position to the manual cursor when no waypoint has been entered.

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To delete this band, press the PAGE key and switch to Navigation mode.

5 - Route leg

Part of route between two waypoints.

6 - Waypoint

Waypoints are identified by a circle and a number. The route starting point is marked by the “X” symbol. The target waypoint is identified by a filled circle, whereas the route leg currently followed is identified by a thicker line.

7 - Cursor

Indicates the position expressed in geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude).

It is displayed when the plotter is in Cursor mode.

8 - Heading vector

Indicates graphically the boat’s current route.

9 – North indicator

Indicates the north direction when the Chart Rotation function is enabled.

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FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

This chapter describes some of the most important functions of the GEONAV, as well as the terms most commonly used in this document.

Switching on/Switching off the unit

To switch the GEONAV on, press the PWR key. To switch it off, keep the PWR key pressed for more than 1 second.

Internal or external GPS

To make the installation easy, the GEONAV can use either its own internal GPS receiver or an external receiver, depending on where the unit is to be installed (indoor or outdoor).

To select the internal/external GPS, press PAGE to display the menu, select SETUP, then GPS INT or GPS EXT.

Depth sounder

When in depth sounder mode, the GEONAV displays the navigation window in the screen upper part, and, in the bottom part, the sea depth in graphic form.

The depth value can be expressed in meters (selected by default), feet and fathoms; press PAGE to display the menu, select SETUP and then DEPTH UNITS (M/FT/FA).

Navigation mode (Automatic)

The GEONAV enters the Navigation mode as soon as the internal or external GPS receiver transmits a valid fix; when in Navigation mode:

•The manual cursor is not displayed

•The depth sounder window can be accessed

This mode is also called automatic because the unit automatically selects the chart scale and updates the boat’s position on the screen.

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Cursor mode (Manual)

When in Cursor mode, the manual cursor is displayed. It is possible to edit a route, insert or delete markers, display navaid information etc., but it is not possible to gain access to the depth sounder window. By pressing one of the four arrows in the CURSOR key, the unit switches from Navigation to Cursor mode, and the screen is centered in relation to the manual cursor. To return to Navigation mode press PAGE.

Chart rotation

Charts are traditionally displayed in north-up mode. This, however, does not correspond to reality. For example, when traveling southwards, the chart shows, on the right side of the boat, what is actually located on the left side, and vice versa.

The Chart Rotation function allows rotating the electronic chart displayed according to the plotted route (COG - Course Over Ground) as detected by the GPS receiver. Since the COG value varies continuously, a filter has been inserted to prevent the chart from bouncing.

To activate the Chart Rotation function, press PAGE to display the menu, select SETUP, then CHART ROTATION and ON. A message will prompt the user to select the requested maximum range before activating the chart rotation.

The northern direction will be indicated by the symbol .

Autozoom

With the Autozoom function the GEONAV will always display automati-

Without rotation

With rotation

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cally the boat’s position and the target waypoint at the best available chart range. As the boat approaches the target waypoint, the unit will automatically zoom in. Once the waypoint is passed, the unit will select the best range to display the boat’s position and the following waypoint.

To activate the Autozoom function, press ZOOM+ until the “AUTOZOOM ? ENTER = YES” message is displayed.

To deactivate the Autozoom function, press the ZOOM key once.

When the GEONAV is turned on, and if at least one waypoint has been previously entered, the Autozoom function is automatically activated.

Screen Amplifier

This function automatically redraws the chart according to the boat’s course, to maintain 2/3rds of the screen ahead of the boat, provided that the boat’s

speed is greater than 3 knots. This function will be activated only if no waypoint has been previously inserted.

Overzoom

The Overzoom function allows the chart scale to expand anywhere up to 1/4 NM. The Overzoom does not provide any additional chart detail, but improves only the readability of the existing information, thus acting as a magnifying glass.

When the Overzoom is activated, the unit will warn the user by

Without screen amplifier

With screen amplifier

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replacing RANGE with OVZ (blinking) within the navigation window.

To activate/deactivate the Overzoom function, press PAGE until the menu bar is displayed, then select SETUP, OVERZOOM and ON/OFF.

Position calibration

Most position sensors have intrinsic errors that make the boat’s position incorrect (from few meters to several hundred meters) with respect to the background display of the chart.

This error is caused by the principle at the root of the satel- lite-derived position system.

The position calibration allows the user to manually correct the position error present in all GPS. Press PAGE until the menu bar is displayed, select SETUP, CALIBRATION and then ON.

A message will prompt the user to move the cursor to the boat’s true position by using the CURSOR key. Press ENTER to move the GPS boat’s position to the point indicated by the cursor. This operation will save the calibration for use in future calculations.

NOTE: When the calibration is activated, the coordinates will be marked by (*).

To cancel calibration, press PAGE until the menu bar is displayed, select SETUP, CALIBRATION and then OFF.

Local time

By this function the user can enter local time instead of the Greenwich time (GMT) supplied by the GPS receiver.

To enter local time, press PAGE until the menu bar is displayed, select SETUP, SET TIME and then LOCAL.

A window will allow entering local time by using the CURSOR key. Press ENTER to confirm the operation.

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To cancel local time, press PAGE until the menu bar is displayed, select SETUP, SET TIME and then GMT.

Chart presentation

This function allows the user to select the symbols and colors of chart presentation between International mode and US mode.

To change the chart presentation mode, press PAGE to display the menu, select SETUP, PRESENTATION and then choose the option desired.

Display mode

The chart color can be selected among three predefined modes: BRIGHT (bright light), DAY (normal light) and NIGHT (poor light).

Press PAGE to display the menu, select SETUP, MODE and then choose the option desired.

Depth contours

This function allows the user to select the display of depth contours; the options available are:

OFF: no depth contour displayed

5m: display of contours only with depths up to 5 meters 10m: display of contours only with depths up to 10 meters 20m: display of contours only with depths up to 20 meters ALL: all depth contours are displayed

Safety contours

This function allows the user to display the depth areas corresponding to the safety contour desired. The options available are:

OFF:	no depth area displayed
2m:	areas with depths up to 2 meters in dark blue
5m:	areas with depths up to 2 meters in dark blue, up to 5
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10m: areas with depths up to 5 meters in dark blue, up to 10 meters in blue

20m: areas with depths up to 10 meters in dark blue, up to 20 meters in blue

The areas whose depths are over the limit set, and therefore navigable under safety conditions, will be displayed in white. Dryline areas are always displayed in green.

NOTE: The mentioned colors are those used in the DAY mode. In NIGHT mode, the areas with depths over the limit set, and therefore navigable under safety conditions, are in black, whereas the colors below the limit are dark blue for higher depths and blue for lower depths (e.g., 5m: areas with depths up to 2m displayed in blue, up to 5m in dark blue).

Chart loading

At start-up, the list of the NAVIONICS electronic charts stored in the cartridge is shown, provided that a CompactFlash™ cartridge has been inserted.

Select the chart desired by CURSOR, then confirm by ENTER. Each time the unit is switched on, the latest chart used will be loaded. To load another chart stored in the CompactFlash™. press PAGE to display the menu, select SETUP and then SELECT CHART.

Contrast/Brightness

Press the PWR key to display the CONTRAST/LIGHT window. To switch from one option to the other and to adjust the contrast/brightness level, press CURSOR. Press the PAGE key to exit.

Easy View mode

The GEONAV allows doubling the visibility of the electronic chart. Once the Easy View mode has been enabled, the chart will be magnified.

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Battery management

When the unit is powered by the batteries, a battery-shaped icon shown in the upper left corner of the screen displays their charge status. The icon shows when the batteries are being recharged, provided that the unit is on.

To increase the life of the battery charge, it is possible to set the automatic switching off of the backlight and screen by selecting SETUP, and then BATTERY SAVING.

If no unit’s key is pressed during the time interval set, the backlight and the screen will switch off automatically. As soon as any key is pressed, the unit will automatically switch on again.

Keyboard lock

To lock the keyboard, press the “+” and “-” keys simultaneously. To restore the keyboard operation, press again the “+” and “-” keys.

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GETTING STARTED

We recommend that you use the GEONAV intuitively, since no damage will be caused by pressing an incorrect button.

Make sure that the unit is powered, insert a CompactFlash™ cartridge and then press PWR.

At start-up, the last chart used will be loaded by default. If the chart is not found, the list of NAVIONICS charts stored into the CompactFlash™ cartridge will be displayed. Select the desired chart by the CURSOR key, then confirm by pressing ENTER.

A message will warn the user that electronic nautical charts do not replace official government charts.

Press the PWR key to turn the display backlight on and adjust brightness by the CURSOR key; press PAGE to continue.

The Satellite window will show the configuration of the satellites in use.

As soon as the GPS receiver has obtained a valid fix (it can take a few minutes), the boat’s position and the relevant area will be displayed at the best scale available.

The default language is English. To change the language, press PAGE to display the menu, then select SETUP, LANGUAGE and the desired language by the CURSOR key.

The line, or vector, starting from the boat indicates the boat’s direction, to be ignored if the boat is stationary.

The window situated in the lower part of the screen will display the boat’s speed, route and chart scale.

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The GEONAV is in Navigation mode; by pressing the CURSOR key, it is possible to switch to Cursor mode (editing mode). The cursor geographical position is shown by two windows.

To plot a route starting from the boat’s position, move the cursor to the position desired, and press ENTER to insert a waypoint at the cursor’s position, that will be indicated by a circle containing the number 1.

The windows will show distance, bearing and the time to reach the target waypoint.

Press the PAGE key to go back to Navigation mode.

To add more waypoints, press CURSOR and repeat the operations described above.

As new waypoints are added, the numbering will increase progressively.

In case of error, waypoints can be deleted by pressing the CLR key (Cursor mode), starting from the last entered.

To go back to Navigation mode, press PAGE.

If an autopilot is connected to the GEONAV, the plotted route is automatically followed as soon as the Navigation mode is enabled.

NOTE: The cursor can be moved to the desired position by using the GOTO function as well. See the GOTO Section for more details.

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OPERATING MODES

The GEONAV can operate in two different modes, Cursor and Navigation, each giving access to different functions.

CURSOR MODE

When the GEONAV is in Cursor mode, the crosshair cursor is displayed. The CURSOR key allow browsing through the electronic chart, as well as editing or creating the route. See the Route Section for more details.

To enter the Cursor mode, press the CURSOR key.

NAVIGATION MODE

In Navigation mode, the boat’s position icon replaces the crosshair cursor and several data windows can be accessed. To enter the Navigation mode, press the PAGE key repeatedly. As the fix is valid, the windows sequence is the following:

SATELLITE > NAVIGATION > MENU > DEPTH SOUNDER > TRIP > LAT/LON > INFO > RUNWAY

The Depth Sounder window is displayed provided that data is received from a depth sounder.

The Info window is displayed provided that a NAVIONICS cartridge featuring Tides and Currents data is active (see the

Info Window Section).

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SATELLITE WINDOW

NOTE: If a NAVIONICS cartridge with the Tides and Currents feature has been inserted, the Satellite window will disappear as soon as a valid fix is obtained and be replaced by the Info window.

At start-up the satellite window displays how many and which satellites are tracked by the GPS receiver.

The outer circle represents the horizon, the inner one identifies a 45° elevation with respect to the horizon, and the central circle points to the zenith.

The small squares with numbers show the satellites available. The numbers of differential satellites, if any, are displayed from bottom to top.

As soon as the satellite is tracked by the GPS receiver, the square turns red. The bars displayed on the left identify the signal quality; the longer the bar, the higher the signal quality.

On the left of each bar, two digits indicate numerically the signal/noise ratio.

Additional information:

•Day, month, year, local or Greenwich time (at the first start-up the GEONAV is initialized to Greenwich Time).

•Boat’s position (lat/lon) (or the latest valid fix if the GPS receiver is still searching for satellites).

•Data on the current satellite situation (number and fix).

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•SOG, COG and altitude.

The latitude and longitude values relevant to the boat’s position are displayed as soon as three satellites are tracked and a 2D fix (two dimensions) is available.

The altitude value is available only if four satellites are tracked and a 3D fix is obtained.

As soon as a valid fix is available, the GEONAV will automatically switch to Navigation mode and display the boat’s position at the best chart range available; the window at the bottom of the screen will indicate the boat’s course and speed.

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NAVIGATION WINDOW

This window is activated automatically as soon as the GPS receiver has obtained the boat’s position (FIX OK).

If no route is present, speed, course and chart range are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

By using the ZOOM key, the chart detail level can be increased, thus accessing NAVIONICS chart data.

If a route has been inserted, the screen will display the following data:

•Boat’s speed

•Distance from the target waypoint

•Estimated time of arrival at the target waypoint

•Chart range

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MENU

The menu bar, displayed at the top of the screen, allows selecting from the following options:

TRACK: To activate/deactivate the track function and to save, recall and delete the track saved.

ROUTE: To delete, reverse, store, recall a route and display route information.

MARK: To delete, store and recall markers.

SETUP: To activate/deactivate the plotter’s setup.

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DEPTH SOUNDER WINDOW

A depth sensor can be interfaced with the GEONAV via NMEA.

In this case, the GEONAV automatically enables the depth sounder function, displaying a graph of sea depth.

The depth scale, whose unit can be selected from the menu in meters, feet or fathoms, will change automatically to show deeper or shallower water.

In Navigation mode, press PAGE until the depth sounder window appears.

The window will display the following data:

•Water depth

•Depth scale

•Water temperature (if available)

When navigating in waters deeper than sounder access range or if the boat’s speed is too high for depth sounding, data acquisition will be interrupted and the number replaced by “—”.

To deactivate the depth sounder window, press PAGE.

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INFO WINDOW

When a NAVIONICS cartridge featuring Tides and Currents data is present, this window displays further information, besides the forecast data supplied by selecting the Tides and Currents station.

The following data is displayed:

•Latitude and longitude at the current boat’s position

•Current time and date

•Value of magnetic variation received by the GPS

•Dawn and sunset time

•Moonrise and moonset time

•Moon phase

•Graph of estimated tide level with respect to the current position

WARNING: Unlike the graph displayed at a T&C station position (accessible through the GOTO function, or by positioning the cursor on the Tides and Currents station symbol) which is as accurate as supplied by hydrographic offices, this graph shows estimated data, being the result of interpolation between the two Tides and Currents stations nearest to the point of interest. The accuracy of the estimate may vary, depending on the coast type, the distance to the nearest stations, and other geographical features.

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TRIP WINDOW

The trip window shows the data relating to the route followed and, in particular:

•Average speed

•Time elapsed from departure

•Partial distance covered

•Total distance covered

To reset partial counters before starting a new journey, press CLR.

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RUNWAY WINDOW

This window displays the following information on the target waypoint:

•Name of the target waypoint

•Distance from the target waypoint

•Estimated time of arrival to the target waypoint

•Bearing

•Course

•Steering angle

•XTD (right/left distance from the planned route)

The graph shows the boat’s position with respect to the route. When the XTD goes up to the limit of 2 NM, the boat symbol will reach the right or left side of the runway.

NOTE: This window is available in Navigation mode only.

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LAT/LON WINDOW

This window displays the following information on the boat’s current position:

•Geographical coordinates (latitude/longitude)

•The position correction applied to the latitude and longitude (option SETUP, CALIBRATION)

•Magnetic variation value received by the GPS

•Course (COG)

•Speed (SOG)

NOTE: This window is available in Navigation mode only.

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ROUTE

EDITING A ROUTE (CURSOR MODE) Creating a waypoint

Using the CURSOR key, move the cursor on the position desired and press ENTER to insert a waypoint.

To enter further waypoints, move the cursor and press ENTER. The new waypoint will be appended to the existing route.

Up to 20 waypoints per route can be entered by using the GOTO function as well (see the GOTO Section).

Deleting the last waypoint

Press CLR. If the last waypoint is out of screen, the “DELETE WP? ENTER = YES” message will be displayed.

Press ENTER to confirm the deletion.

Deleting a waypoint

Use the CURSOR key to position the cursor on the waypoint to delete and press CLR.

Deleting all waypoints in a route

Press the CLR key repeatedly until the “NO WP PRESENT” message is displayed.

Moving a waypoint

Position the cursor exactly on the waypoint to move; press ENTER to capture the waypoint, then move the waypoint to the position desired and confirm the operation by pressing ENTER.

Inserting a new waypoint in a route

Position the cursor exactly on the route leg to edit and press ENTER to capture the leg.

Once captured, the leg will show a thicker line to distinguish

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it more easily from the other route legs. A window will also show the leg captured.

Move the manual cursor to the position desired, insert the new waypoint and confirm by pressing ENTER.

EDITING A ROUTE (NAVIGATION MODE)

If the manual cursor is displayed, press the PAGE key to enter Navigation mode.

Changing the target waypoint

Use the “Route to a waypoint” function (see the GOTO Section).

WARNING: The route will be modified and the new target waypoint selected will be the first waypoint in the route.

Deleting all waypoints

Press the CLR key to show the “DELETE ROUTE? ENTER = YES” message. Press the ENTER key to confirm the deletion or another key to exit.

FUNCTIONS IN THE ROUTE MENU Route Info

Route information is displayed in two pages; the first shows general route information, whereas the second contains the geographical coordinates of all waypoints.

Press the PAGE key repeatedly to display the menu bar, select ROUTE, INFO and then press ENTER.

A window will show the following information:

WP NO.: Waypoint ID

DISTANCE: Distance from START to current waypoint

TIME: Estimated time from START to current waypoint

FUEL: Estimated fuel consumption (liters)

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The time to arrive to the waypoint						Storing a route in the CompactFlash™
and fuel consumption are dis-						Press the PAGE key to display the
played provided that estimated						menu, select ROUTE, STORE
speed and fuel consumption val-						and press ENTER. To change the
ues have been entered (see the						default name and to confirm the
Entering speed and fuel consump-						operation, use the CURSOR key.
tion data Section).
To switch to the next page						The “ROUTE STORED” message
						will confirm that the route has
showing the geographical coor-						been stored correctly.	Once
dinates of each waypoint, use						stored, the route will disappear
the CURSOR key. Go back to the						from the screen.
previous page by using CURSOR
or press the PAGE key to exit.						Recalling a route from the
WP NO.: Waypoint ID						CompactFlash™
						Press the PAGE key to display the
POSITION: Waypoint latitude and longitude						menu, select ROUTE, RECALL
						and press ENTER to open the route catalog; select the route by
Entering speed and fuel consumption data						the CURSOR key and then press ENTER to confirm, or PAGE to
						exit.
This piece of information is used
to calculate the values displayed						The route recalled will be displayed, the Autozoom function
in the ROUTE INFO window.						automatically enabled and a window will allow selecting the
						target waypoint.
						Deleting a route
						Press the PAGE key to display the menu, select ROUTE, DE-
						LETE and press ENTER to confirm.
						The catalog that lists the routes stored in the CompactFlash™
Press the PAGE key to display the						will show the CURRENT item indicating the route currently
						displayed. Select the route to delete by the CURSOR key, then
menu, select ROUTE, INFO and						press ENTER to confirm.
press ENTER.
Enter the data required and con-						By selecting CURRENT, the route currently displayed will be
firm by pressing ENTER.						deleted; the route can also be deleted by pressing the CLR key
						while in Navigation mode.

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Reversing a route

Press the PAGE key to display the menu, select ROUTE and then REVERSE (if no route is currently displayed, the “NO ROUTE PRESENT” message is displayed).

The waypoint order will be automatically reversed allowing navigation in the opposite direction. To display information on the new route, select the ROUTE/INFO option.

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TRACK

The Track function allows recording the track actually followed by the boat. The Track function can be enabled and disabled several times during navigation.

Starting a track

To enable the Track function, press the PAGE key to display the menu bar, select TRACK, START and press ENTER to confirm. A small circle on the boat’s position will indicate the track starting point.

Stopping a track

To disable the Track function, press the PAGE key to display the menu bar, select TRACK, STOP and press ENTER to confirm.

Storing a track in the CompactFlash™

Press the PAGE key to display the menu bar, select TRACK, STORE and press ENTER to confirm. To change the default file name and confirm the operation, use the CURSOR key.

The “TRACK STORED” message will confirm that the track has been stored correctly. Once stored, the track will disappear from the screen.

Each time a track is stored in the CompactFlash™, the plotter’s memory is cleared and the indicator of memory used in the TRACK menu is reset to 0%.

Recalling a track from the CompactFlash™

Press the PAGE key to display the menu bar, select TRACK and then RECALL to open the track catalog.

Select the track desired, then press ENTER to confirm the operation or PAGE to exit.

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Deleting a track

Press the PAGE key to display the menu, select TRACK, DELETE and press ENTER to confirm.

The catalog that lists the tracks stored in the CompactFlash™ will show the CURRENT item indicating the track currently displayed.

Select the track to delete by the CURSOR key, then press ENTER to confirm. By selecting CURRENT, the track currently displayed will be deleted.

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MARKER

Markers are used to identify points of interest to which names and symbols can be assigned.

NOTE: Marker names are displayed starting from the 32 NM chart range.

CURSOR MODE Inserting a marker

Move the cursor to the position desired and hold the ENTER key pressed for more than 2 seconds. A window will display the symbol and a name automatically assigned to the marker.

Use the CURSOR key to change the marker symbol (8 symbols available) and name (max. 8 characters) according to the type of marker to store (e.g., fishing spots, wrecks, rocks, etc.). Press ENTER to confirm the insertion.

NOTE: The cursor can be moved to the desired position also by using most of the GOTO functions. See the GOTO Section for further details.

Changing a marker name/symbol

Position the cursor on the marker desired and press ENTER; a window will display the symbol and the name previously assigned to the marker selected. Use the CURSOR key to change the marker name and symbol. Press ENTER to confirm the operation.

Deleting a marker

Position the cursor on the marker to delete and press CLR.

NAVIGATION MODE Inserting a marker

Press the ENTER key to insert a marker at the boat’s position. A window will display the symbol and the name automatically

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assigned to the marker; to change the marker symbol and name according to the type of marker to store (e.g., fishing spots, submerged wrecks, rocks, etc.), use the CURSOR key. Press ENTER to confirm the insertion.

Route to a marker

See the GOTO functions.

MAIN MENU

Storing a set of markers in the CompactFlash™

Press the PAGE key to display the menu, select MARKER, then STORE and press ENTER. Use the CURSOR key to change the default name and confirm.

The “MRK. STORED” message will confirm that markers have been stored correctly. Once stored, markers will disappear from the screen.

Each time a set of markers is stored in the CompactFlash™, the plotter memory is cleared and the indicator of the markers available is reset to the maximum value.

Recalling a set of markers from the CompactFlash™

Press the PAGE key to display the menu, select MARKER and then RECALL to open the marker catalog.

Use the CURSOR key to select the set desired and confirm, or press PAGE to exit.

Deleting a set of markers

Press the PAGE key to display the menu, select MARKER, DELETE and press ENTER to confirm.

The catalog that lists the sets of markers stored in the CompactFlash™ will show the CURRENT item indicating the set currently displayed.

Use the CURSOR key to select the set of markers to delete and to confirm. When selecting CURRENT, the set of markers currently displayed will be deleted.

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SETUP

The SETUP menu allows setting the available options.

To access the SETUP menu, press PAGE repeatedly to display the menu, select the SETUP item, then use the CURSOR key to browse through the options and change the settings.

•Mode (BRIGHT/DAY/NIGHT) Selects the colors suitable for the environment.

•Chart Rotation (ON/OFF) Enables / disables the Chart Rotation function.

•Select Chart (ON/OFF) Selects the chart to load from the CompactFlash™.

•Depth Contours (ALL/5m/ 10m/20m/OFF)

Selects the display of depth contours.

•Safety Contours (OFF/2m/ 5m/10m/20m)

Enables the display of the areas corresponding to the depth safety contour.

•Light Sectors (ON/OFF)

Enables / disables the display of light sectors.

•Spot Soundings (ON/OFF)

Enables / disables the display of depth point values.

•Names (ON/OFF)

Enables / disables the display of geographical names.

•Chart Boundaries (ON/OFF)

Enables / disables the display of chart boundaries.

•Easy View (ON/OFF)

Enables / disables the Chart Magnification function.

•Presentation (INTER./U.S.)

Selects the symbols and colors of chart presentation.

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•Distance Units (NAUT/ METR/STAT)

Selects distance units.

•Depth Units (M/FT/FA) Selects depth units.

•Set Time (LOCAL/GMT) Enters local time.

•Calibration (ON/OFF)

Sets the boat’s position received by the GPS.

•GPS (EXT/INT/DIFF) Selects the built-in GPS, the external antenna or the built-

in GPS with the reception of differential satellites (if available).

•Bearings (TRUE/MAG)

Sets the magnetic mode for all bearings.

•Overzoom (ON/OFF)

Enables / disables the Overzoom function.

•Start USB (ON/OFF)

Enables / disables the connection with the USB port of a PC (see the USB Connection Section for further information).

•Battery Saving (ON/OFF)

Sets the automatic switching off time for the backlight and screen, in order to reduce the battery consumption.

•Language (EN/FR/ES/DE/DK/IT/SV/NL/SU/NO/GR) Selects the language.

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GOTO

The GOTO function allows creating a route or changing the target waypoint in the current route.

Route to a waypoint

Press the GOTO key, select WPT and press ENTER to open the GOTO Waypoint window. Choose a waypoint, press ENTER to confirm or PAGE to exit.

As the GEONAV will plot a new route, the waypoint selected will become the first waypoint in the route, whereas previous waypoints will be deleted. This function is available in Navigation mode only.

Route to a port

Press GOTO and select PORT by the CURSOR key. Choose the desired port (the latest 8 ports used will be highlighted) from the catalog displayed, then press ENTER to confirm. To scroll the list of ports quickly, press ZOOM.

If a port features secondary landing places, its name will show a small arrow at the end.

By selecting the port name, another window will pop up. By pressing CURSOR (right), it will be possible to select the secondary landing place by CURSOR.

To go back to the list of the main ports, press CURSOR (left), CLR or

PAGE.

Once the desired port has been selected, the GEONAV will

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insert a waypoint in the port position and append the new leg to the existing route (if no route is available, the new waypoint will be connected to the boat’s position).

Press the PAGE key to go back to Navigation mode and enable automatically the Autozoom function.

Route to a marker

Press GOTO and select MARK by the CURSOR key. The catalog displayed will list the symbol, the name and the insertion date/ time of each marker.

By using CURSOR, choose the desired marker (the latest 8 markers used will be highlighted) from the catalog displayed, then press ENTER to confirm.

Once the desired marker has been selected, the GEONAV will insert a waypoint at the marker position and append the new leg to the existing route (if no route is available, the new waypoint will be connected to the boat’s position).

Press the PAGE key to go back to Navigation mode and enable automatically the Autozoom function.

NOTE: To delete a single marker, select it from the GOTO Marker list and press the

CLR key.

Route to the nearest service

NOTE: This option is available only with the NAVIONICS cartridges containing the Port Services features. It allows finding and heading for the nearest port featuring the service desired.

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Press GOTO, select NEAR by CURSOR, choose the desired service and press ENTER to confirm, or CLR to cancel the operation.

The GEONAV will show the three destinations closest to the boat’s position (if in Navigation mode), or to the cursor’s position (if in Cursor mode), and position automatically on the closest destination (flashing).

Select one port at a time by using the CURSOR key; a window will show the distance and the time to arrive (estimated on the boat’s current speed). Press ENTER to confirm the selection.

The GEONAV will insert a waypoint in the port selected, delete automatically the existing route (if in Navigation mode), or append the waypoint to the existing route (if in Cursor mode), then go back to Navigation mode and enable automatically the Autozoom function.

Route to a point (Lat/Lon)

Press GOTO and select L/L by the CURSOR key. Enter the geographical coordinates desired and confirm by pressing ENTER.

The GEONAV will move the manual cursor to the position selected; insert a waypoint or a marker.

Tide or current forecast at the nearest survey station

NOTE: This function is available only with the NAVIONICS cartridges containing Tides and Currents data.

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