Raymarine A60 Handbook

A60

Dual Function Display

Owner’s Handbook

Document number: 81295-1 Date: December 2006

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respective owners. Contents of this handbook © Raymarine 2006

Contents

Trademarks and registered trademarks ............................................ 2

Important Information .......................................................................................7

Intended Use .................................................................................................. 7

Safety Notices ............................................................................................... 7

Electronic Chart Cards .................................................................................... 8

Technical Accuracy .......................................................................................... 8

Product Disposal ............................................................................................. 8

Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................. 8

Chapter 1: Using the Display .............................................................................9

1.1 System Overview ................................................................................. 9

Powering the Display ON/OFF .............................................................. 10

Power ON .................................................................................... 10

Power OFF ...................................................................................... 10

Adjusting the Display Lighting ............................................................. 10

1.2 The Controls ....................................................................................... 11

1.3 Selecting How the Applications are Displayed ..................................... 12

Selecting a Page ................................................................................. 12

Chart Page ......................................................................................... 12

Fishfinder Page ..................................................................................... 14

Data Pages ........................................................................................... 15

Nav Data ...................................................................................... 15

Temp Graph ................................................................................. 16

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) ................................................. 16

Selecting a Split Window ............................................................. 17

1.4 The Simulator ..................................................................................... 18

Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup ..........................................21

2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 21

2.2 Controls ............................................................................................... 21

Keys ...................................................................................................... 21

Soft Keys .............................................................................................. 23

Cursor ................................................................................................ 23

Cursor Info ................................................................................... 23

2.3 Status Bar ............................................................................................. 24

2.4 Displaying Control Information on the Screen ...................................... 25

Soft Keys .............................................................................................. 25

Dialog Boxes ........................................................................................ 25

Pop-up Messages ................................................................................. 25

Database Lists ...................................................................................... 26

2.5 Setting up the Display .......................................................................... 26

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2.6 Chart Setup Menu ..............................................................................27

Chart Setup ........................................................................................29

2.7 Fishfinder Setup ...............................................................................32

2.8 System Setup .................................................................................... 33

2.9 Alarm Setup Menu ...........................................................................36

Navigation Alarms Setup ...................................................................36

Fishfinder Alarms Setup ........................................................................37

2.10 GPS Status ..........................................................................................37

HDOP .............................................................................................38

Fix Status ........................................................................................38

Mode/Datum ..................................................................................38

2.11 Display Setup ......................................................................................39

Brightness ..........................................................................................39

Data Items ..........................................................................................39

Key Beep .............................................................................................40

Digital Compass .................................................................................40

2.12 System Diagnostics ............................................................................ 41

2.13 User Card Menu .................................................................................41

User Card Manager... ............................................................................41

Save Image to User Card... .................................................................... 41

Remove User Card... .............................................................................41

2.14 Inserting and Removing the CompactFlash Card ..................................42

Inserting a CF Card .............................................................................43

Removing a CF Card .............................................................................44

2.15 Saving and Retrieving Data ................................................................44

Save Information to a CompactFlash Card ............................................45

Retrieve Information from a CompactFlash Card .................................. 46

Sending and Receiving Information using NMEA ................................. 46

Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints ..............................................................49

3.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................49

Man Overboard (MOB) ....................................................................... 50

3.2 Placing a Waypoint ............................................................................... 51

... at the cursor .............................................................................51

... at current position ....................................................................51

... at a known position .................................................................... 52

3.3 Navigating to a Waypoint (GOTO) ...................................................... 53

... using the cursor ................................................................................53

... via the WPTS/MOB key .....................................................................53

Navigating to a Waypoint Sent by NMEA ...........................................54

3.4 Viewing Waypoint Information .......................................................... 55

... using the cursor ..........................................................................55

... using the waypoint list ................................................................ 56

3.5 Editing a Waypoint ............................................................................. 57

Change the Default Symbol ............................................................... 57

Changing the Waypoint Symbol ......................................................... 57

Changing the Waypoint Details .......................................................... 59

Moving a Waypoint .............................................................................. 61

... by entering new coordinates ...................................................... 61

... by dragging the waypoint to a new position .............................. 62

Erasing a Waypoint ............................................................................ 62

... using the cursor .......................................................................... 63

... using the waypoint list ............................................................... 63

3.6 Controlling How Waypoints are Displayed ........................................... 63

Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter ....................................................................65

4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 65

Using your Chartplotter Safely ............................................................. 65

4.2 Man Overboard (MOB) ...................................................................... 66

4.3 What is Displayed ................................................................................. 67

Electronic Charts .................................................................................. 67

Chart Orientation and Relative Motion ................................................ 67

4.4 The Chartplotter Display ....................................................................... 68

Find Ship ............................................................................................ 69

Chart Card ............................................................................................ 69

Features and Services ......................................................................... 70

Simplifying the Information on the Chart (Declutter) ........................... 71

4.5 Moving around the Chart ..................................................................... 72

Panning ........................................................................................ 72

Zoom in/out ................................................................................. 72

4.6 Navigating to a Specific Point ............................................................... 73

Go to the cursor position ................................................................ 73

Go to a Waypoint .......................................................................... 75

4.7 Build and Follow a Route ................................................................... 77

What is a Route? .................................................................................. 77

Building a Route ................................................................................... 77

Building Routes using Waypoints on Screen .................................. 78

Building Routes Using the Waypoint List ........................................ 80

Following a Route .............................................................................. 81

Using Quick Route ....................................................................... 82

Using a Selected Waypoint within the Route .................................. 82

Using the Route List ..................................................................... 83

Advance to the Next Waypoint within a Route ............................. 83

Reverse Route .............................................................................. 84

4.8 Using Tracks ....................................................................................... 85

Creating a Track ................................................................................... 86

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To start tracking... ...........................................................................86

To stop tracking... ...........................................................................86

Creating a Route from a Track ............................................................ 86

4.9 Editing Routes and Tracks .....................................................................87

Reversing a Route ................................................................................. 88

Changing the Course of a Route ......................................................... 88

Using the Make Route Box ............................................................. 88

Using the Cursor On Screen ............................................................91

Changing the Name or Color of a Route or Track ..................................93

Erasing a Route or Track .......................................................................94

4.10 Monitoring Where You Are Going ......................................................... 94

... using Chart Vectors ...........................................................................94

Heading (HDG) and Course Over Ground (COG) Vectors ................ 94

... using Cross Track Error (XTE) ..........................................................95

... using the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) .....................................95

4.11 Changing What is Displayed in the Chart Window ...............................96

Setting the Chart Orientation .............................................................96

North Up (N-UP) .............................................................................96

Head Up (H-UP) ..............................................................................96

Course Up (C-UP) ...........................................................................97

Relative Motion ....................................................................................97

Hiding the Chart Grid ............................................................................98

Hiding Waypoints/Waypoint Information ...........................................98

Hiding a Route or a Track ...................................................................... 98

4.12 Port Services .......................................................................................99

Search for a Port .........................................................................100

4.13 Tides .................................................................................................100

Appendix: Glossary.........................................................................................103

Index ....................................................................................... 107

Important Information

Intended Use

The A60 is a GPS Chartplotter display unit that can be upgraded to include optional Fishfinder functionality.

This handbook contains important information on the operation of your A60. To get the best results in operation and performance, please take the time to read it thoroughly.

For full details of installation and system integration, please refer to the Installation Manual supplied with the display.

Safety Notices

WARNING: Navigation Aid This device is intended to be used as an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions and incorrect handling or use. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgement. This device should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement.

CAUTION: CompactFlash (CF) Cards

• When installing CF cards ensure that the card is inserted in the correct orientation. Do not try to force the card into position as this may result in irreparable damage to the card and/or reader.

• Removing the CF card while information is being written to or read from it may cause damage to the card and loss of all data.

• Do not save data (waypoints, routes, tracks) to a Navionics card as the charts may be overwritten. When archiving use a separate SanDisk CompactFlash card.

• Do not use a metallic instrument such as a screwdriver or pliers to help you remove a card. This can cause irreparable damage.

CAUTION: Global Positioning System Antenna Do not connect or disconnect the GPS antenna from the display unit while power is switched on. Doing this may result in irreparable damage.

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Electronic Chart Cards

To use your A60 display as a navigation aid, electronic charts with the appropriate level of detail for the geographic area you wish to navigate are required. The A60 is compatible with the following Navionics Navionics Gold, Silver, Hotmaps USA, and Hotmaps Premium.

To obtain Navionics Chart cards, contact your local dealer or visit www.navionics.com or www.navionics.it. Anywhere in North America call Navionics toll free at 1-800-848-5896. Outside of North America, contact your local dealer or Navionics SpA at (+39) 0584 961696.

When saving (archiving) data, we recommend that you only use SanDisk CompactFlash cards. Other makes of cards may not work in your A60 display.

CompactFlash® (CF) Chart cards:

Technical Accuracy

The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook, to the best of our knowledge, was correct as it went to press. However, the Raymarine policy of continuous improvement and updating may change product specifications without prior notice. As a result, unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from time to time.

For the latest version of this or any Raymarine document in PDF format, please click the Owner’s Manuals link on the Customer Support page at

www.raymarine.com

Product Disposal

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

The WEEE Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. While the WEEE Directive does not apply to some of Raymarine’s products, we support its requirements as part of our environmental policy and we ask you to be aware of how you should dispose of this product.

The wheelie bin symbol found on our products signifies that it should not be disposed of in general waste or landfill. Please contact your local dealer, national distributor or Raymarine Technical Services for information on product disposal.

Declaration of Conformity

Raymarine plc declare that the A60 Dual Function Displays are in compliance with the essential requirements of EMC directive 2004/108/EC. The original Declaration of Conformity certificate can be viewed on the relevant product page at www.raymarine.com.

Chapter 1: Using the Display

The A60 is a GPS Chartplotter display unit that can be upgraded to include fishfinder capabilities. The A60 comes equipped with a 5.7” TFT Sunlight Viewable Color LCD and RS12 GPS Sensor.

1.1 System Overview

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The A60 features the following applications:

• Chartplotter for navigation information, waypoint entry and route plan- ning. For full functionality, the display requires connection to the RS12 GPS sensor (included) for the acquisition of position data. This application also requires a relevant chart card to obtain detailed information for the area in which you are navigating. Optionally, you can connect a Fluxgate Compass (Raymarine part number M81190) via the NMEA port for heading data.

•

Fishfinder to build a picture of what is below your vessel, display bottom

structure and to help find and identify targets such as fish and wrecks. This application also requires an optional DSM25 Digital Sounder Module (Raymarine part number E63070) and a suitable transducer.

Also available are various data screens that are displayed in separate split screen windows alongside the Chart and Fishfinder applications:

•

Nav Data for viewing position information as well as current time, date and

depth information.

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Note:

The A60 sets its internal clock from the GPS. Therefore, time of day is not available until a GPS fix is acquired. After this initial fix, the A60 continues to update its internally stored time of day, even if GPS fix is lost. Upon power down, however, time of day is lost.

• Temp Graph for plotting water temperature readings from the transducer

over the past 60 minutes, current water temperature, Speed Over Ground, battery voltage and a trip log.

•

CDI for viewing the Course Deviation Indicator to help maintain your course

using a ‘rolling road’ display.

A built-in simulator lets you practice using the display and its functions without connection to external devices (GPS antenna or a DSM).

Powering the Display ON/OFF

Power ON

Press the PWR key until the unit beeps. The unit starts up in the last used display configuration.

Power OFF

Press and hold the PWR key. The Power Down screen is displayed and the system counts down. When it reaches zero the display and key backlights are extinguished. If the PWR key is released within the countdown period, power off is cancelled.

Note:

All non-sounder setting changes (except Brightness and Relative Motion) are retained when the unit is powered off using the PWR key. However, there is a one-minute delay from the time you make the setting change to when the A60 places it in memory. If power is removed from the unit without using the PWR key less than one minute after making a change, the setting is lost.

Adjusting the Display Lighting

You can manually adjust the backlight level:

1. Press and release the PWR key. The Brightness soft key appears.

2. Use the left/right trackpad keys or rotary knob to adjust the backlight level.

Choose from 5 to 100%, in 5% increments. The level is adjusted immediately.

3. Press

CANCEL to return to the normal display screen.

The Brightness setting is returned to 100% at power-on.

Note:

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1.2 The Controls

Rotary Knob

Use to scroll through lists or to

edit alpha-numeric characters.

Rotate to scroll or to fine tune

cursor position on chart left/right

or up/down.

Press to accept displayed value or

to toggle cursor direction on chart.

PWR

Soft Keys

Press to select the function identified

Press to select the corresponding

by the on-screen label. May display a

function identified by the on-screen

new level of on-screen labels.

label.

PWR

Press and release to turn ON.

Press and release to turn ON. Press again to access Brightness setting.

Press again to access Display functions. Press and hold to turn the display OFF.

Press and hold to turn the display OFF.

Chart Card slot

Open the cover to install CompactFlash

cards.

CANCEL

Press to quit the selected

on-screen option when

editing data.

Also used to return to the

previous soft key or menu

level.

CANCEL

ACTIVE

DATA

ENTER

RANGE

PAG E

WPTS

MOB

Trackpad

Controls the on-screen cursor.

Also used to scroll through menu.

Press the corresponding edge of

the trackpad to move the cursor

horizontally, vertically or diagonally

horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

ENTER

Press to select an on-screen

ENTER

option or return to the previous

Press to select an on-screen

soft key or menu level.

option or return to the previous soft key or menu level.

RANGE

Changes the display scale.

RANGE

Press to display a smaller area

Changes the display scale.

on the screen.

Press to display a smaller area

Press to display a larger area.

on the screen. Press to display a larger area.

PAGE

Displays soft keys for selecting

PAGE

available pages for Chart and

Displays soft keys for selecting

Fishfinder functions. Pages can

available pages for Chart and

also be split into two-window

Fishfinder functions. Pages can

combinations.

also be split into two-window combinations.

WPTS/MOB

Press and release to display the

WPTS/MOB

waypoint soft keys.

Press and release to display the

Press again to place waypoint at

waypoint soft keys.

your boat’s position.

Press again to place waypoint at

Press and hold to place a

your boat's position.

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Man Overboard (MOB) marker

Press and hold to place a

at your current position.

Man Overboard (MOB) marker at your current position.

Press to access the Setup Menu.

DATA

Displays soft keys for importing /

DATA

exporting waypoints, routes and

Displays soft keys for accessing

tracks from / to a CompactFlash

the various data functions, such as transmission of NMEA data.

card or from / to another instrument via NMEA.

ACTIVE

Selects which of the two

split-windows is active. The

split-windows has control. The

selected screen is outlined in

red and associated soft key

labels are displayed.

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1.3 Selecting How the Applications are Displayed

Each A60 application (Chart, Fishfinder) is displayed in a separate page. In turn, these pages can be split into 2 side-by-side windows.The settings you choose are saved so that each time you open an application it is presented in the same way.

Selecting a Page

1. Press the PAGE key. The associated soft keys are displayed:

CHART

...

FISHFINDER

2. Press the appropriate soft key to select the desired page set.

After you have selected the page set, the available page la yout configurations are represented in the next set of soft keys.

3. Press the soft key for the page layout you want to view. The following example

displays the soft keys that appear when the Chart page is selected:

FULL

SCREEN

CHART/

FISHFINDER

...

CHART/

NAV DATA

CHART/

TEMP GRAPH

CHART/

CDI

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Chart Page

The chartplotter includes a small-scale world map enabling route plotting and tracking even when an electronic chart card is not installed. Detailed navigation information is displayed when a Navionics electronic chart card is installed. For more information and to obtain chart cards see “Electronic Chart Cards” at the front of this manual.

The full screen chartplotter page is displayed in the following figure:

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12nm North-Up (Relative Motion)

Csr Pos N 25°18.160 W 080°19.397

FIND SHIP

GOTO

GOTO.

...

ROUTES

ROUTES.

...

TRACKS

TRACKS.

250°T

...

0.67nm

PRESENT

...

Using the chartplotter you can carry out such functions as:

• Monitor the course of your vessel on the chart as you travel to a destination

• View detailed cartographic information including ports and tides (if available)

• Place, display and edit waypoints

• Navigate to a position using cursor position, waypoints and routes, manually or using an autopilot (if installed)

• Set up a route that can be followed

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Fishfinder Page

This function requires that you have installed the optional DSM25 Digital Sounder Module.

The fishfinder application gives you a detailed view of what is below your vessel. This includes the seabed and its texture, fish, and other underwater objects. The fishfinder function is fully described in the DSM25 Owner’s Handbook. A typical fishfinder page is displayed full screen in the following figure:

200 kHz

35.8

Using the fishfinder application you can:

• Locate and distinguish different types of underwater objects

• Obtain information about water depth and temperature and sea bed texture

• P la ce wa yp oi nt s t o i nd ica te pl ac es , s uc h a s a fa vo ri te fi sh in g s po t o r a n u nde rwater object of interest

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Data Pages

The A60 can also display various Data pages as split windows alongside the chart and fishfinder applications. The following soft keys appear when the Chart and Fishfinder pages are selected, respectively:

FULL

SCREEN

FULL

SCREEN

CHART/

FISHFINDER

CHART/

FISHFINDER

Press the appropriate soft key to select the desired data split screen.

Nav Data

The Nav (Navigation) Data page displays position and active waypoint information as well as the current time, date and water depth. The Chart and Nav Data windows are shown in the following figure:

12nm N-UP (RM)

Csr Pos

N 26°42.618

CHART/

NAV DATA

FISHFINDER/

NAV DATA

W 078°31.961

CHART/

TEMP GRAPH

FISHFINDER/

TEMP GRAPH

Position SOG

N 26°38.618 W 078°34.961

WPT 0009 TTG

N 26°25.247 W 076°03.961

COG WPT BRG WPT RNG

102°

CHART/

CDI

FISHFINDER/

4.6

04:18:00

1.25

CDI

kts

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24.3

GOTO

FIND SHIP

Note:

The A60 sets its internal clock from the GPS. Therefore, time of day is not available

GOTO.

...

ROUTES

ROUTES.

...

TRACKS

TRACKS.

...

PRESENT

...

until a GPS fix is acquired. After this initial fix, the A60 continues to update its internally stored time of day, even if GPS fix is lost. Upon power down, however, time of day is lost.

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Temp Graph

The Temp Graph Page displays a graph plotting water temperature readings from the transducer over the past 60 minutes as well as current water temperature, boat (paddlewheel) speed, battery voltage and a trip log:

150nm N-UP (RM)

Csr Pos

N 26°16.618

W 078°44.961

Temperature 71.5°

60 50

40 30 20 10 0 Minutes

13.5

PRESENT

...

FIND SHIP

GOTO

GOTO.

...

4.6

000005

00005

TRACKS

TRACKS.

kts

...

Speed

Log

Trip

2 8.6

ROUTES

ROUTES.

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)

The Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) gives a graphical representation of your boat’s course in a ‘rolling road’ format.

As you travel towards the target waypoint, the checkered pattern and the waypoint will move down the screen at a rate proportional to your boat’s speed. The steering instructions below the rolling road tell you what correction is needed to maintain your course and arrive at the target waypoint.

Indication arrows are placed either side of the steering instruction, pointing towards the center line. The greater the error the more arrows that appear. Correct your course by steering in the direction indicated by the arrows. If your boat is off track to the degree that it would not be displayed within the rolling road, the boat icon flashes.

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0.5nm N-UP (RM)

Csr Pos

N 25°18.160

N 080°19.397

WPT 0003

STEER STARBOARD

XTE

250

°T

TRACKS

...

TRACKS.

COG

220

WPT RNG

0.42 nm

...

°T

PRESENT

HEADING

225

VMG-WPT

3.1 kts

°T

...

FIND SHIP

GOTO

GOTO.

...

0.067nm

WPT BRG

ROUTES

ROUTES.

Selecting a Split Window

When the selected page has a split window, the window that is currently active is bordered in red and the soft key options for that application are displayed. Pressing the ACTIVE key changes this active highlight to the other window on that page and its associated soft key labels.

Note:

When you switch from full chart screen to split screen chart, the split screen is centered at what was the center of the full screen, and the cursor is moved to the center of the split screen.

In the following figure, the fishfinder page is active, so soft keys for that application appear.

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12nm N-UP RM

Position

N 26°39.618

W 078°31.961

200 kHz

FISHFINDER

SETTINGS

...

1.4 The Simulator

The A60 display includes a simulator mode, with which you can practice operating your display without data from a GPS antenna or a DSM. Before installation, connect the display to a 12VDC power supply, fused at 4 amps by attaching the red wire from the power lead to positive (+) and the black lead to negative (–).

The simulator mode is switched on/off in the System Setup Menu.

1. Press MENU. The main Setup window is displayed.

2. Use the trackpad (up/down) or rotary knob to highlight System Setup.

3. Press the trackpad (right) to select.

4. Use the trackpad (up/down) or rotary knob to highlight Simulator.

5. Press the trackpad (right) to select.

6. Press the trackpad (up/down) to highlight ON.

7. Press

8. Press The SIMULATOR message flashes at the top of the screen and simulated data is

displayed.

ENTER to accept. CANCEL twice to return to the display screen.

ZOOM

...

BOTTOM

LOCK

58.8

...

A-SCOPE

...

PRESENT

...

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Setup

Chart Setup... Fishfinder Setup...

System Setup... Alarms Setup... GPS Status... Display Setup... Diagnostics Menu... User Card Menu...

System Setup

Simulator Bearing Mode Variation Source Manual Variation Language

Settings Reset... Settings and Data Reset...

Units... NMEA-Out Setup...

OFF TRUE AUTO (05 E) 00 E ENGLISH (US)

OFF

ENTER

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To place your simulated boat at a specific geographic location on the chart in Simulation mode:

1. Make sure Simulator mode is set OFF.

2. Place your cursor at the desired location.

3. Switch Simulator mode ON.

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Chapter 2: General Operation and

System Setup

2.1 Introduction

This chapter gives details of the general operation of the A60 display and covers the following subjects:

• Using the controls

• Setting up the display

• Presenting information

•Alarms

• Installing and removing CompactFlash (CF) cards

• Saving and retrieving information

• Sharing information using the NMEA protocol

2.2 Controls

The controls for the display can be separated into two types:

•Keys

•Soft keys

Keys

Keys enable you to access various system functions or change what you see on the screen:

PWR

Press and release to power ON the display. After the unit is powered on, press and release as a shortcut to the Brightness setting. Press and hold to turn the display OFF.

CANCEL

Press this key to quit the selected on-screen option when editing data and return to the previous level of soft key labels or menu items.

PAGE

Press to bring up soft keys for selecting the available one- or two-window combinations for Chart and Fishfinder pages.

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ACTIVE

When a split window page is displayed, press to select which window you wish to work from. The selected window is outlined in red and associated soft key labels are displayed.

WPTS/MOB

Press to display the Waypoints soft keys. Press again to place a waypoint at the vessel position. Press and hold to place a Man Overboard (MOB) marker at your current position.

DATA

Press to display soft keys for implementing the various data functions, such as importing/exporting waypoints, routes and tracks from/to a CompactFlash card. Also used for sending data to, or receiving data from another instrument or PC using NMEA.

Press to access the Setup Menu.

Trackpad (outer ring)

The trackpad controls the on-screen cursor and is used to scroll through menu items. Press the corresponding edge to move the cursor horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

ENTER (middle key)

Press to select an on-screen option, or to return to the previous soft key label or menu level, similar to CANCEL.

RANGE

Press to change the area that is displayed on the screen. Press to display a smaller area on the screen. Press to display a larger area on the screen.

Rotary Knob

Rotate to scroll up/down lists, similar to the trackpad. Push in to accept a displayed value, similar to the ENTER key. When editing alphanumeric values, rotate clockwise to increase the value, rotate counter-clockwise to decrease the value, and then push in to accept and move the cursor to the next character. When a chart is displayed, use to fine tune cursor location. Rotate clockwise to move cursor up and counter-clockwise to move it down. Push in to toggle direction control. Now rotate clockwise to move cursor to the right and counter-clockwise to move it to the left.

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Soft Keys

There are five soft keys in the bar below the display screen. When a system function key is pressed, the primary soft keys for that function are shown. Pressing a soft key will carry out one of the following functions:

• Select one of the options shown on the soft key label

• Display on-screen information, dialog boxes or menus with new soft keys

• Display additional soft key options Soft keys sometimes interact with other on-screen controls, such as to edit names,

in dialog boxes or to select options in options lists. Soft keys are displayed to control certain items. For example, when you place the cursor over a waypoint, the waypoint soft keys are displayed.

Cursor

The cursor appears on the screen as a white cross. You can move the cursor using the trackpad or rotary knob.

Using the Trackpad

Press the corresponding edge to move the cursor horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

Using the Rotary Knob

Rotate clockwise to move the cursor up and counter-clockwise to move it down. Push in to toggle direction control. Now rotate clockwise to move the cursor to the right and counter-clockwise to move it to the left.

Cursor Info

Cursor Info is a feature that displays the cursor’s position and other information in a floating data box. When you place the cursor over an object such as a chart feature, the cursor turns red and information associated with that object is displayed. The amount of detail displayed is determined by the Object Information setting in the Chart Setup Menu, which is described on page 31.

Note:

Cursor Info determines whether the pop-up box appears when the cursor is placed

over an object. Object Info determines the level of detail appearing in that pop-up.

To display or hide Cursor Info:

1. Press

2. Press CURSOR INFO. The options toggle between the following selections:

DATA. The Data soft key s appear.

• ON, object data and cursor position information is displayed

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• TIMED, object data and cursor position information are displayed for three seconds and then disappear

• OFF, object data and cursor position information are not displayed

2.3 Status Bar

The Status Bar provides current information about the chart application.

Top Lin e

• Chart Range This represents the distance from the top to the bottom of screen at the current zoom level (refer to “Zoom in/out“ on page 72). Range rings are drawn at intervals equal to 1/4 of this value.

• Orientation This reports the orientation mode currently displayed: Head Up, North Up, or Course Up. When in split screens, these appear as H-UP, N-UP, and C-UP, respectively (see page 96).

• Relative Motion mode This indicates that the chart is in Relative Motion mode, which is invoked at power-up or when you press FIND SHIP. When you move relocate the cursor, Relative Motion is broken and the indicator appears in amber text and enclosed in parentheses—(Relative Motion). When in split windows, these appear as RM and (RM), respectively. Relative Motion is described in more detail on page 97.

Bottom Line

• Position / Csr Pos When in Relative Motion mode, this field displays the boat’s Position. When Relative Motion is suspended, the cursor position (Csr Pos) and bearing & range from the boat are shown.

Note:

Measurements in the Status Bar are displayed in the Distance Units set in the Units

parameter of the System Setup menu. When zooming in and the value becomes less than

0.5 mile or 0.5 kilometer, the distance unit converts to feet or meters, respectively.

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2.4 Displaying Control Information on the Screen

Information connected with controls is shown on your screen in the following ways:

•Soft Keys

• Dialog boxes

• Pop-Up messages

• Database lists

Soft Keys

These are the primary means of control of the display. See “Soft Keys“ on page 23 for a detailed explanation.

Dialog Boxes

Dialog boxes enable editing of objects stored on the display, such as a waypoint. Objects can be selected on-screen or from the appropriate list. Dialog box information can be edited using the soft keys, the rotary knob or the trackpad. For details, see “Editing a Waypoint“ on page 57.

Edit Waypoint

Symbol... Name... Latitude... Longitude... Comment...

WPT 0005 N 26°16.496 W 080°03.907

N 26°16.496

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Pop-up Messages

Pop-up messages, can be of two types:

• Information. These messages appear for a set period of time and alert you to something that is happening, such as a function not being available. These messages cannot be edited, and some may be a prompt that require a response.

• Alarm messages. See “Alarm Setup Menu“ on page 36 for more information.

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Database Lists

Database lists contain information that have been added to the display memory, such as lists provided for waypoints, tracks and routes. You can scroll through a database list using the trackpad to highlight a particular entry. Entries within a database list can be selected for editing (for example, erase or edit the name of a waypoint).

2.5 Setting up the Display

You can set up the display so that the applications being used are presented in the way that suits how you work. This section shows you how to access and change these settings.

All non-sounder setting changes (except Brightness and Relative Motion) are re-

Note:

tained when the unit is powered off using the PWR key. However, there is a one-minute delay from the time you make the setting change to when the A60 places it in memory. If power is removed from the unit without using the PWR key less than one minute after making a change, the setting is lost.

To access and edit the Setup menu:

1. Press

MENU. The Setup menu is displayed.

Setup

Chart Setup... Fishfinder Setup...

System Setup... Alarms Setup... GPS Status... Display Setup... Diagnostics Menu... User Card Menu...

The Setup Menu is contains the following sub-menus:

• Chart Setup

• Fishfinder Setup. For details please refer to the DSM25 Handbook.

• System Setup

• Alarms Setup

•GPS Status

• Display Setup

• System Diagnostics

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• User Card Setup

2. Use the trackpad or the rotary knob to highlight the menu items you wish to access.

When you first power on your display the default values are used. The tables in following sections show the sub-menus, default settings and options available.

2.6 Chart Setup Menu

The setup for your chartplotter and its cartography can be changed from the standard configuration to suit your particular needs. Although you will probably only do this when you first use the chartplotter, you may decide to make subsequent adjustments after you become more familiar with the system. Any settings that you change are retained even when you power off.

To select the Chartplotter Setup menus, press

1. Press the trackpad (right). The menu changes to show you the available options or shows a sub-menu.

Chart Setup

ENTER

Chart Display Chart Grid Chart Text Chart Text Size Chart Boundaries Spot Soundings Safety Contour Depth Contour Nav. Marks Nav. Marks Symbols Light Sectors Caution & Routing Data Marine Features Land Features More...

MENU and then select Chart Setup.

DETAILED ON ON LARGE ON ON 7ft ALL ON INTERNATIONAL ON OFF ON ON

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2. Press trackpad (down) or rotate the knob to highlight the desired option.

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ENTER

Chart Display Chart Grid Chart Text Chart Text Size Chart Boundaries

Spot Soundings Safety Contour Depth Contour Nav. Marks Nav. Marks Symbols Light Sectors Caution & Routing Data Marine Features Land Features More...

Chart Setup

DETAILED ON ON LARGE ON ON 7ft ALL ON INTERNATIONAL ON OFF ON ON

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3. Press the trackpad (right) to select this item. The menu changes to show you the available options.

4. Use the trackpad or the rotary knob to change the value of the field.

Chart Setup

ENTER

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DETAILED ON ON LARGE ON ON 7ft ALL ON INTERNATIONAL ON OFF ON ON

OFF

7ft 16ft 33ft 66ft

OFF

7ft 16ft 33ft 66ft

ENTER

5. Use the trackpad or the rotary knob to change the value of the field.

6. Press ENTER to save your selection or

CANCEL to retain the previous set-

ting.

7. Repeat these steps until you have completed setting up the display with your preferences.

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8. Press CANCEL to return to the default screen. This may require pressing the key more than onc e.

Depth Contour

Safety Contours (shaded areas)

Chart Boundary

Range Ring Distance

Light Sector

Spot Sounding

Range Ring

Chart Grid

Caution and Routing Data

Nav Mark

Chart Text

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Chart Setup

The following describes the options found in the Chart Setup menu.

FUNCTION

Description

OPTIONS

(Default in

bold)

Chart Display

The level of detail shown on the chart.

Chart Grid

Grid lines of latitude and longitude.

Chart Text

Text appearing on the chart, such as place names.

Chart Text Size

Size of text appearing on the chart.

Chart Boundaries

The line indicating the boundary of the chart.

Spot Soundings

Number on the chart indicating depth.

SIMPLE

DETAILED

EXTRA DETAILED

OFF

SMALL

LARGE

OFF

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FUNCTION

Description

OPTIONS

(Default in

bold)

Safety Contour

Areas with depths shallower than the specified value are shaded in a different color than those areas with depths greater than the specified value. The contour is always drawn at or deeper than the selected depth.

Depth Contour

Outlines an area that is located at the specified depth.

Nav. Marks

Navigation marks.

Nav. Marks Symbols

The set of symbology used for navigation marks. Corresponds to paper charts.

Light Sectors

The sector of light cast by a fixed beacon.

Caution & Routing Data

Magenta-colored lines indicating route for safe passage and outlining areas to avoid.

Marine Features

The cartographic features that are displayed on the water.

Land Features

The cartographic features that are displayed on the land.

OFF

7ft

16ft 33ft 66ft

OFF 16ft 33ft 66ft

ALL

OFF

INTERNATIONAL

OFF

Navigate to ‘More’ and right-press the trackpad to access additional selections.

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