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Trademarks and registered trademarks
Autohelm, HSB, RayTech Navigator, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk and Sportpi­lot are UK registered trademarks of Raymarine UK Limited. Pathfinder and Raymarine are UK registered trademarks of Rayma­rine Holdings Limited. 45STV, 60STV, AST, Autoadapt, Auto GST, AutoSeastate, AutoTrim, Bidata, G-Series, HDFI, LifeTag, Marine Intelligence, Maxiview, On Board, Raychart, Raynav, Raypilot, Ray­Talk, Raystar, ST40, ST60+, Seaclutter, Smart Route, Tridata and Waypoint Navigation are trademarks of Raymarine UK Limited.
All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© Raymarine UK Ltd. 2008
Document number: 81314-1
Date: August 2008
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Contents
Important information............................................. 9
Warnings and Cautions .................................................... 9
Electronic charts ............................................................. 10
Chapter 2:Using the display................................. 13
Introduction ............................................................. 14
System overview ..................................................... 14
Core System ................................................................... 14
Extended System............................................................ 15
Applications............................................................. 16
First time use........................................................... 17
Controls................................................................... 19
Operation ................................................................ 20
Powering the display ON/OFF ........................................ 20
Cursor ............................................................................. 20
Panning and zooming ..................................................... 20
Display lighting and color................................................ 21
Additional screen information.................................. 22
Setup menus................................................................... 24
Dialog boxes ................................................................... 24
Displaying applications............................................ 25
Selecting a page set ....................................................... 25
Selecting an application page ......................................... 25
Split screen pages...........................................................26
Emergencies and warnings ..................................... 27
Man overboard ................................................................27
Alarms .............................................................................27
Chapter 3:Waypoints ............................................29
Introducing waypoints.............................................. 30
Using Waypoints .....................................................31
The waypoint toolbar .......................................................31
Creating waypoints..........................................................31
Navigating to waypoints ..................................................32
View / edit waypoint details .............................................33
Moving waypoints............................................................34
Erasing a waypoint ..........................................................35
Waypoint groups .....................................................35
Chapter 4:The chart application ..........................37
Chart safety and requirements ................................ 38
Safety ..............................................................................38
The chart .................................................................39
Your position ...................................................................40
Moving around the chart..................................................40
Autoscale.........................................................................40
Navigating to a specific point................................... 41
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Creating a route .......................................................42
Following a route .....................................................44
Editing routes...........................................................45
Timed routes ...................................................................46
Course deviation indicator .......................................47
Using tracks .............................................................48
Editing and deleting tracks ..............................................48
Measuring distance, range and bearing ..................49
Chart presentation ...................................................51
Chart layers .....................................................................51
Vectors and arrows .........................................................51
Chart mode and orientation .............................................52
Chart detail ..............................................................53
Journey planning .....................................................54
Tide and current information ...........................................54
Bathymetric information...................................................56
Details of objects and features ........................................56
Details of ports, port and business services....................57
Pilot book information......................................................57
Panoramic and aerial photographs .................................58
Chart setup ..............................................................59
Datum..............................................................................60
Chart offset and cartography setup .................................60
Chart scale ......................................................................62
Alarms .............................................................................62
Chapter 5:3D chart application............................ 63
Safety and system requirements ............................ 64
Safety.............................................................................. 64
Requirements.................................................................. 64
3D chart operation .................................................. 64
The controls .................................................................... 65
Active and Planning modes ............................................ 65
Changing the view ..........................................................66
Making the view clearer .................................................. 67
Using the standard and 3D charts together ............ 68
3D view locator ............................................................... 68
Chart synchronization .....................................................69
Aerial photography overlay ..................................... 70
Setting up the 3D chart ........................................... 70
Chapter 6:Fishfinder application......................... 71
The fishfinder screen .............................................. 72
How the fishfinder works......................................... 72
Interpreting the Fishfinder image ............................ 73
Bottom indications........................................................... 73
Factors influencing the readout....................................... 73
Fishfinder Pre-set operation.................................... 74
Preset display modes...................................................... 74
Changing the depth range ...................................... 78
Range shift......................................................................78
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Presentation options ............................................... 79
Gain and power ............................................................. 79
Power setting .................................................................. 80
Dual / Single frequency view .......................................... 80
Measuring depth and distance........................................ 81
Adjusting the scroll mode and speed .............................. 82
Placing waypoints ................................................... 83
Fishfinder alarms..................................................... 83
Fishfinder Setup Menu ............................................ 84
Screen settings ............................................................... 84
Transducer settings ........................................................ 86
Chapter 7:Sirius weather (US only) ..................... 87
System requirements .............................................. 88
Using Sirius Weather .............................................. 88
Creating a weather page ................................................ 88
The weather display........................................................ 88
Specifying meteorological elements ............................... 89
Moving around the weather map .................................... 89
Placing waypoints ........................................................... 89
Weather symbols ............................................................ 89
Precipitation (NOWRad) ................................................. 90
Storm Cast...................................................................... 90
Sea surface temperature (SST)...................................... 91
Canadian radar ............................................................... 91
Tracking storms .............................................................. 91
Tropical storm data..........................................................92
Lightning..........................................................................92
Surface observation stations ...........................................92
City forecasts...................................................................92
Wind ................................................................................93
Waves .............................................................................93
Surface pressure.............................................................94
Viewing data for a specific position .................................94
Animated weather graphics..................................... 94
Viewing weather reports.......................................... 95
Watchbox warnings .........................................................95
Displaying marine watchboxes........................................96
Troubleshooting....................................................... 96
Weather application setup....................................... 96
Chapter 8:Sirius Audio (US only)......................... 99
Using Sirius Radio................................................. 100
Tuning to a channel.......................................................100
Browsing channels ........................................................101
Scanning channels ........................................................101
Hiding or showing channels and categories ..................101
Presets ..........................................................................102
Parental locking..................................................... 103
Entering passwords.......................................................103
Favourite song alerts............................................. 103
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Chapter 9:Navtex .................................................105
Setting up Navtex ..................................................106
Selecting message alert categories.......................106
The Navtex message window................................106
Managing Navtex messages .................................107
Sorting the message list ................................................107
Chapter 10:AIS .....................................................109
Background information.........................................110
Classes of AIS data.......................................................110
Setting up AIS........................................................111
Using AIS...............................................................111
AIS status icons.............................................................111
AIS Layer.......................................................................112
The AIS screen..............................................................112
AIS Target symbols .......................................................113
Viewing AIS information ................................................113
Safe zones.............................................................113
Safe zone alarm ............................................................113
AIS display options ................................................114
Displaying AIS vectors ..................................................114
Displaying safety-critical AIS data .................................114
AIS list ...........................................................................115
Full AIS data..................................................................115
AIS Options softkey.......................................................115
Messages and alarms........................................... 116
Safety messages ..........................................................116
AIS alarms ............................................................ 116
Active alarm list.............................................................116
Chapter 11:Data and Engine monitors.............. 119
System requirements ............................................ 120
Engine requirements..................................................... 120
Data monitoring requirements.......................................120
Data application .................................................... 120
Selecting the data application page ..............................120
Preset data panels ........................................................121
Engine monitor...................................................... 121
Setting up the engine monitor .......................................121
Preset engine monitor panels ....................................... 122
Temperature and fuel units ...........................................122
Engine monitor alarms ..................................................122
Customizing data panels....................................... 123
Chapter 12:System Setup and Customizing .... 125
Page sets ............................................................. 126
Databar and Compass .......................................... 126
Compass Setup .................................................... 127
GPS status............................................................ 127
Satellite differential system ........................................... 128
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COG/SOG filter............................................................. 128
System-wide settings ............................................ 129
System Setup menu ..................................................... 129
Alarm Setup Menu ........................................................ 131
Chapter 13:Storing data and Chart / CF cards . 135
Card use and information..................................... 136
Using the card slot ........................................................ 137
Storing and retrieving data .................................... 138
Sending and receiving data with a computer ........ 139
Password protection.............................................. 139
Password confirmation ................................................. 139
Disabled data/functions ................................................ 140
Enabling and disabling password protection ................ 140
Chapter 14:Maintenance and troubleshooting. 141
Safety .................................................................... 142
Routine checks...................................................... 142
Cleaning........................................................................ 142
Resetting the system............................................. 143
Settings reset................................................................ 143
Settings and data reset................................................. 143
Troubleshooting .................................................... 144
Installation and display ................................................. 144
Chart application........................................................... 145
Weather application ...................................................... 145
Contacting Raymarine........................................... 146
Using the website ..........................................................146
In the US .......................................................................146
In Europe.......................................................................147
Worldwide......................................................................147
Contacting Navionics............................................. 147
Navionics Italy ...............................................................147
Navionics US.................................................................147
Navionics Australia........................................................147
Navionics UK.................................................................148
Contacting Sirius ...................................................148
Navionics license agreement ........................................149
Sirius weather................................................................150
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Important information 9
Important information
Warnings and Cautions
WARNING: Navigation aid
This product is intended to serve only as an aid to navigation. Use of specific features such as AIS overlay, and various cartographic aids are meant only to aid safety and decision-making. These features cannot be relied upon as complete or accurate as their use and availability may vary locally. It is your responsibility to use caution, sound judgement, official government charts, notices to mariners and proper navigational skill when using this or any other electronic device.
WARNING: Product installation
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury, and/or damage to your boat.
WARNING: High voltages
The display unit contains high voltages. DO NOT remove the display unit covers or attempt to service the equipment.
WARNING: Service and Maintenance
This product contains no user serviceable compo­nents. Please refer all maintenance and repair to authorized Raymarine dealers. Unauthorized repair may affect your warranty.
CAUTION: CompactFlash cards
When installing CompactFlash cards ensure that the card is fitted the correct way around. DO NOT try to force the card into position as this may result in irreparable damage to the card. Removing the CompactFlash card while informa­tion is being written to or read from it may cause damage to the card and loss of all data. DO NOT use a metallic instrument such as a screwdriver or pliers to remove a card, as doing this can cause irreparable damage.
CAUTION: Water ingress
To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage to the display, ensure that the chart card door is firmly closed. This can be confirmed by an audible click.
CAUTION: Sun covers
To provide protection against the damaging effects of ultra violet (UV) light, use the sun covers when equipment is not in use.
CAUTION: Cleaning
DO NOT use acid, ammonia based or abrasive products. DO NOT use commercial high pressure washing (jet wash) equipment.
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Electronic charts
Electronic charts are 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 the current information needed for safe navigation. The Captain is responsible for their prudent use. The A-Series Multifunction Display and its charts do not therefore exclude the user from carrying the required official charts and documents.
Raymarine does not warrant that this product is error-free or that it is compatible with products manufactured by any person or entity other than Raymarine.
This product uses digital chart data, and electronic information from the Global positioning System (GPS) which may contain errors. Raymarine does not warrant the accuracy of such information and you are advised that errors in such information may cause the prod­uct to malfunction. Raymarine is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by you use or inability to use the product, by the interaction of the product with products manufactured by others, or by errors in chart data or information utilized by the product and sup­plied by third parties.
Multi-media chart cards
The A-Series Multifunction Display is compatible with Navionics chart data. You, you can insert Navionics chart cards into the Com­pactFlash card slot on the unit.
If your A-Series is pre-loaded with cartography, chart cards can pro­vide alternative cartography regions and features.
When a chart card is present, the A-Series will automatically use the most recent cartography for the display.
To check the current availability of Navionics chart card types and the latest feature sets, visit www.navionics.com or www.navionics.it
To obtain Navionics card, contact your local dealer or visit the Navi­onics website.
Alternatively anywhere in North America call Navionics toll-free on:
1-800-848-5896.
Outside of North America, contact your local dealer or Navionics SpA on:
Phone: (+39) 0584961696 Fax: (+39) 0584 961309
When archiving data, Raymarine recommends the use of SanDisk CF memory cards. Other brands of CF memory card may not work in your unit.
EMC conformance
All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the leisure marine market.
The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accesso­ries conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
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Declaration of conformity
Raymarine Ltd. declare that the A-Series Multifunction Displays are in compliance with the essential requirements of EMC directive 2004/108/EC.
The original Declaration of Conformity certificate may be viewed on the relevant product page at www.raymarine.com
Product disposal
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and elec­tronic equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some Raymarine products, we support its policy and ask you to be aware of how to dispose of this product.
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol, illustrated above, and found on our products, signifies that this product 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.
Warranty
To register your Raymarine A-Series Multifunction Display owner­ship, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found in the box, or visit www.raymarine.com and register on- line.
It is important that you register your product to receive full warranty benefits. Your unit package includes a barcode label indicating the serial number of the unit. You should stick this label to the warranty registration card.
About this manual
This handbook contains important information on the operation and maintenance of all of these models and variants which are intended for use on leisure marine boats and workboats not covered by Inter­national Maritime Organization (IMO) and Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Carriage Regulations.
Technical accuracy
To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct as it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept lia­bility for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, our policy of continuous product improvement may change specifi­cations without notice. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and the handbook.
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Chapter 2: Using the display
This chapter gives details of the general operation of the A-Series display.
Chapter contents
• 2.1 Introduction on page 14
• 2.2 System overview on page 14
• 2.3 Applications on page 16
• 2.4 First time use on page 17
• 2.5 Controls on page 19
• 2.6 Operation on page 20
• 2.7 Additional screen information on page 22
• 2.8 Displaying applications on page 25
• 2.9 Emergencies and warnings on page 27
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2.1 Introduction
The A-Series Multifunction display combines advanced chart plot­ting and high definition digital fishfinder technology within a compact and powerful navigation system.
Your A-Series Multifunction Display comes equipped with a VGA (640 x 280 pixel) TFT 256 color sunlight viewable display and an internal high sensitivity GPS module.
A-Series models
• A50 - 5” display, GPS Chartplotter
• A50D - 5” display, GPS Chartplotter/Fishfinder combination
• A57D - 5.7” display, GPS Chartplotter/Fishfinder combination
• A70 - 6.4” display, GPS Chartplotter
• A70D - 6.4” display, GPS Chartplotter/Fishfinder combination
2.2 System overview
Core System
D11355-1
A-Series display
Sonar transducer
Power IN
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Extended System
Your A-Series may connect to other equipment, for example to share data.
Example extended system
Protocols
The A-Series is compatible with:
• NMEA 0183 (e.g. for AIS, or external GPS connection)
•SeaTalk
ng
D11238-2
Pilot
Instrument
SeaTalk
ng
SeaTalk NMEA 0183
NMEA 0183
A-Series display
Sonar transducer
Power IN
SeaTalk devices
ENTERCANCEL
MENU
ENTERCANCEL
MENU
NMEA SeaTalk
converter
External
GPS
or
Example:
AIS receiver
NMEA 0183 devices
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2.3 Applications
The A-Series features are provided within a number of applications. Some applications are limited to certain models.
Chartplotter
Fishfinder (D Models only)
Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)
•
Locate where you are
•
Interpret your surroundings.
•
Monitor where you are going.
•
Record where you have been.
•
Navigate to a specified position (waypoint).
•
Build and navigate routes.
•
View details of nearby features & services.
•
View details of boats equipped with AIS.
•
Measure distances and bearing
s.
•
See where the fish are.
•
Identify underwater objects.
•
View seabed structure.
•
View sea depth and temperature data.
•
Mark points of interest, like fishing spots
or wrecks
•
View real-time display of your vessel on a
'rolling road' in 3D perspective.
•
Give details of any correction required to
steer your vessel along a given course.
•
View data about the distance and time to
go until you reach a specified point.
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Data
3d chart
Requires upgraded cartography (chart card).
2.4 First time use
When you first use your A-Series Display after it has been installed we recommend that you carry out the following:
Turn on the display
To Power ON:
Press and hold the POWER key until the screen shows the Raymarine logo.
Select a page set.
When you first turn the display on you will be prompted to select a page set from those available.
Note: You can change the required page set at any time. See
Displaying applications on page 25.
To Select a page set at first time Power on:
1. Use the trackpad Up/Down keys to select the required Page Set.
2. Press OK when complete.
•
View data generated by the system or by instruments available on NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 or SeaTalk
ng
.
D9520-1
•
Display a 3D view of land, sea & features.
•
Locate where you are.
•
Interpret your surroundings.
•
Monitor where you are going.
•
Go to an existing waypoint.
•
Navigate a route.
•
Synchronize with the 2D chart.
•
Identify fishing spots.
Highlight appropriate pre-configured page set
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Simulator
Your A-Series display includes a simulator mode that enables you to practice operating the unit without data from a GPS antenna or transducer unit.
Note: The simulator will NOT display any real-data, including any
safety messages (e.g. those received from AIS).
To turn the simulator ON or OFF:
1. Press and hold the PAG E/MEN U button to display the setup menu.
2. Use the trackpad up / down keys to select System Setup.
3. Press trackpad right to select the System Setup options.
4. Select the Simulator option
5. Select ON or OFF as required.
6. Press the OK key to return back through the menus.
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2.5 Controls
Chart card slot
Open the cover to install
CompactFlash cards
Softkeys
Press to select the corresponding
function identified by the on-screen
label
POWER
Press and release to turn ON.
Press and hold to turn OFF.
Trackpad
Controls the on-screen cursor. Also used to scroll through menus. Press the correspnding edge of the trackpad to move the cursor horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
CANCEL
Press to quit the selected
on-screen option when editing data.
Also used to return to the previous
softkey or menu level.
WPTS/MOB
Press and release to display the
waypoints softkeys.
Press again to place a waypoint
at your boat's position.
Press and hold to place a Man Overboard (MOB)
marker at your current position
RANGE
Changes the display scale. Press to display a smaller area on the screen. Press to display a larger area
<
<
PAGE/MENU
Press to display softkeys for active page. Press and hold to access the Setup menu.
ACTIVE
Selects which of the split windows is active. The selected screen is outlined in red and the associated softkey labels are displayed.
OK
Press to select an on-screen option or return to the previous softkey or menu level.
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2.6 Operation
Powering the display ON/OFF
To Power ON:
Press and hold the POWER key until the screen shows the Raymarine logo. The unit starts up in the last used display configuration.
To Power OFF:
Press and hold the POWER key until the power down countdown reaches zero. The unit is powered OFF. Releasing the POWER key before the countdown is com­plete cancels the power off sequence.
Cursor
When you are using chart and fishfinder applications, the cursor is used to move around the screen.
To move the cursor:
Press the trackpad in the direction you want the cursor to move.
Cursor appearance
The cursor appears on the screen as a white cross.
If the cursor has not been moved for a short period of time, it changes to a circle with a cross in it, to make it easier to locate on screen.
The cursor is context-sensitive; when it is placed over an object, e.g. a waypoint or chart feature, it changes color and a label or information associated with the object is shown. Placing the cursor over certain items will also cause the softkeys to change, enabling you to access related operations.
Panning and zooming
In the appropriate chart or fishfinder application windows, you can pan and zoom the view to show a different geographic area (pan) or change the scale at which an area is displayed (zoom).
To Pan the view
Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the edge of the screen, The view automatically moves in the selected direction to bring a different area into view.
D7366_3
D7368_2
D7369-2
WPT
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To Zoom in or out
Use the RANGE button to change the scale of the viewable area. Press ‘IN’ to see a smaller area of the screen in more detail (large scale). Press ’OUT’ to see a greater area of the chart (small scale).
The level of cartographic detail available at different scales varies depending upon the chart card used. Some charts provide more detail at smaller scales than others.
If you select a chart scale that does not provide cartographic detail for the chosen area, the chart will use the most detailed level avail­able for the surrounding area and stretch it to fit the selected scale. This means that you will never have blank or hatched areas on the screen. However minor misalignment of objects may occur where they cross the chart boundaries.
Display lighting and color
Your display unit has two distinct color palettes, for day or night operation. You can also manually adjust the backlight level.
Day/Night operation
To select the day/night mode of operation:
1. Press the Power key to display the palette select softkey and brightness level.
2. Press the appropriate softkey to select between Day and Night palettes.
Note: The display saves the current palette when the unit is
powered off. A display set to NIGHT may be difficult to see in bright sunlight.
Backlight level
To adjust the backlight level:
1. Press the Power key to display the backlight level bar.
2. Use the left / right trackpad keys to adjust the backlight level.
3. Press OK to accept the setting and exit the backlight adjustment.
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2.7 Additional screen information
ACKNOWLEDGE
AIS ALARM
Dangerous Target
Status bar
•
Gives information specific to
each application.
•
Cannot be edited or moved.
Data bar
•
Gives information associated with
your boat or the environment.
•
Customisable content.
•
Vertical or horizontal format.
•
Display or hide.
•
Normal or large size.
Data base lists
•
Contain information you have added to the
display's memory e.g. waypoints.
•
Highlight an entry using trackpad or rotary
control to display related information.
•
Editable using soft keys.
Pop-up messages
•
Alert you to a situation e.g. alarm, function
not available.
•
Not editable.
•
May require a response e.g. press
ACKNOWLEDGE to silence alarms.
Dialog boxes
Enable data to be edited or entered into a store/list e.g. editing a waypoint.
Status icons
Confirm status of Sounder, GPS, AIS and
Autopilot
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Toolbars and softkeys
A toolbar is a set of softkey labels which appear along the bottom of an application page or window.
Pressing a softkey can cause a new toolbar to appear, call up an options window or menu list, or trigger an action such as setting your boat on a track to a selected waypoint. Some softkeys have pop-ups or sliders associated with them, where you make setting adjustments using the trackpad.
It is useful to think of toolbars as being arranged in tiers. To access some functions, you need to go to a second or third tier. If you acci­dentally press the wrong softkey, you can go back up a tier by pressing the CANCEL button.
If their are additional tiers below a softkey, the softkey label ends
with an ellipsis (...). For example, pressing GOTO.... on the naviga-
tion toolbar opens the GOTO toolbar, enabling access to further options.
Note: When instructions in this handbook refer to softkey labels,
the ellipsis is not included.
Compass bar
The compass bar gives you a continuous readout centred on your current heading or course over ground (COG). Arrows at either end of the bar indicate current steer direction.
When displayed, it replaces the databar and is always positioned at the top of the screen.
•In heading mode, the bearing marker is RED.
•In COG mode, the bearing marker is GREEN.
• When you use the compass bar with an active waypoint, the bearing marker is BLUE and the active waypoint symbol indi­cates the bearing to your waypoint.
You turn the compass bar on and off from the data toolbar.
To turn the compass bar on and off
1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button to display the system
setup menu.
2. Use the trackpad up/down to highlight the Databar setup
option.
3. Press the trackpad right to open Databar setup menu
4. Set the Type and Position option to Top Compass.
5. Press OK to save your selection.
Note: When the compass bar is displayed the transducer icons
remain visible in the top-right section of the screen.
WAYPOINT AT
CURSOR
WAYPOINT AT
VESSEL
WAYPOINT AT
LAT/LONG...
GO TO WAYPOINT
OPTIONS…
REVIEW AND EDIT
WAYPOINTS
Steer directionBearing marker
Active waypoint
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Setup menus
Menus are provided for you to make system or application changes.
To use the Setup menus
1. Press and hold the PAG E/MENU button to open the Setup menu.
2. Use the Trackpad up / down to scroll through the available items. The list of items may be longer than the screen; scroll down past the end of the list to display hidden items.
3. Use the Trackpad right to open a sub-menu or a list of options.
4. Press the OK button to select the required setting or CANCEL to go back to the previous screen.
Application setup menus are context sensitive: if you are in the chart application, for example, the chart setup menu is available.
See also
For full details of the setup menus and available settings refer to
System Setup and Customizing on page 125.
Dialog boxes
Dialog boxes are provided for you to edit or enter data. They appear automatically at appropriate points. For example if you edit a list of waypoints, a dialog box appears for you to enter or change a way­point name.
To enter data into a dialog box
1. Select the appropriate field.
Setup
Cartography Setup Menu
Chart Display Detailed Chart Grid On Chart Text On Chart Boundaries ON Spot Soundings ON
Chart Setup... Cartography Setup...
GPS Status... Compass Setup...
1. Highlight item, using:
2. Select item, using:
Trackpad (up/down)
Trackpad (right)
Highlight field to be edited e.g. waypoint
e.g.
EDIT NAME
Name
Symbol
Group
My Waypoints
Comment
Waypoint 1
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2. Enter the data. Press OK to save the changes.
You can enter character text in upper- or lower-case but the system is not case sensitive: it considers ‘WAYPOINT 1’ to be the same as ‘Waypoint 1’.
To use special or accented characters,
turn on the Extended Char-
acter Set in the System Setup Menu (see System Setup menu on
page 129).
2.8 Displaying applications
The various applications that make up your A-Series system are arranged in groups called page sets.
Selecting a page set
To select a page set:
1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button to display the setup menu
2. Choose the Select Page Set option.
Selecting an application page
Once you have selected the appropriate page set, as detailed above, choose the application page that you want to use.
To view an application page:
1. Press PAGE/MENU to show the available pages in the toolbar.
e.g.
Name
Symbol
Group
My Waypoints
Comment
Waypoint 1
To change character or selection, use:
,
To move to next character for editing, use:
OK
Highlight appropriate pre-configured page set
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2. Either select the application page you want from the toolbar or toggle between the applications configured in the page set by pressing PAGE /MENU .
3. Press OK or CANCEL.
Split screen pages
When the selected page has more than one application, the window that is currently active has a red border.
When selecting between active windows, the toolbar changes accordingly.
To change the active window
1. Press ACTIVE to toggle active status between windows (the red border moves to highlight the active window).
To toggle between split and single window views
1. In a multiple-window view, press and hold the ACTIVE button to display the active window at full-screen.
2. Press ACTIVE once more to return to multiple-window view.
See also
• You can customize the page sets to contain your own preferred
applications and split-screen layouts. See Page sets on
page 126.
Soft keys associated with active window
Active window highlighted
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2.9 Emergencies and warnings
You can use your A-Series display to mark the position of a man overboard (MOB) or to sound an alarm when a particular situation occurs, e.g. when a depth limit is reached or a specified period of time has elapsed.
Man overboard
If you lose a person or object overboard and need to return to the spot, activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function immediately. The MOB function is available at all times, whatever application is run­ning on the A-Series display.
To activate the Man Overboard function
1. Press and hold the WPTS/MOB
key for three seconds.
Placing a MOB marker initiates the following actions:
• MOB waypoint placed at your boat’s current position.
• Alarm sounds in morse code (--- letter O) and is repeated every 30 seconds.
• Positional information including bearing, range and position are displayed in the databar.
• Navigation functions are suspended and no new GOTO or route functions are selectable.
• Motion mode on the chart application is changed to autorange to show the largest possible scale of chart that will include both the MOB and your boat.
• Current position to MOB position is represented on-screen by a dotted line.
Note: To obtain an MOB position, you A-Series display must have
a GPS fix.
To cancel an MOB alarm:
1. Press and hold the WPTS/MOB button for four seconds.
Once the MOB alarm is cleared:
• the chart application motion mode is reset.
• the databar mode is reset.
• GOTO and route functions are restored.
Alarms
Alarms are used to alert you of a hazard or particular situation. When an alarm sounds, a message box appears on-screen to explain the reason for the alarm.
Cancelling an alarm
There are two types of alarms; system and external.
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• System alarms are triggered by A-Series applications, i.e the chart or fishfinder. When you cancel a system alarm, the A-Se­ries cancels the alarm and makes appropriate changes to the application that triggered it. For example, if the chart application sounds an arrival alarm, navigation to the next waypoint in the route starts when you cancel the alarm.
• External alarms are triggered by equipment that is connected to your A-Series system, but which are not part of the system, e.g. AIS. When you cancel an external alarm, the alarm stops but no further action is taken.
Both types of alarm are cancelled in the same way.
To cancel an alarm:
1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE softkey.
See also
You can configure the alarm types and settings for your display. See
Alarm Setup Menu on page 131.
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Chapter 3: Waypoints
This chapter introduces waypoints and explains how to use them for navigation with your A-Series Multifunction Display.
Chapter contents
• 3.1 Introducing waypoints on page 30
• 3.2 Using Waypoints on page 31
• 3.3 Waypoint groups on page 35
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3.1 Introducing waypoints
A waypoint is a position marked on a chart or fishfinder screen as a reference point or as a place to go to and can be used as a building block when creating routes. Waypoints are represented on screen by a symbol and their details stored in a waypoint list.
Waypoints can be created in any application and displayed on the chart and fishfinder windows.
Chart waypoints
On a 2D chart all waypoints are shown.
The active waypoint (i.e the one to which you are heading) has a box placed around the symbol to highlight it.
Fishfinder waypoints
On a fishfinder screen the waypoint appears as a vertical line labelled WPT. This representation cannot be changed.
WPT
WPT
WPT
WPT
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3D chart and CDI waypoints
On a 3D chart or Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) only the active waypoint is shown.
3.2 Using Waypoints
This section details the creation, navigation and editing of waypoints.
The waypoint toolbar
You can use the waypoint toolbar to create, edit and navigate to waypoints.
To display the waypoints toolbar
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button:
Creating waypoints
You can place a waypoint at:
• the cursor.
• your boat’s position.
• a point specified by latitude and longitude or Loran TD co­ordinates.
To set up your system for Loran TD coordinates refer to System
Setup menu on page 129.
To place a waypoint at the cursor
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button to display the waypoints toolbar.
Active waypoint
WAYPOINT AT
CURSOR
WAYPOINT AT
VESSEL
WAYPOINT AT
LAT/LONG...
GO TO WAYPOINT
OPTIONS…
REVIEW AND EDIT
WAYPOINTS
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2. Using the trackpad move the cursor to the position where you want the waypoint.
3. Press the WAYPOINT AT CURSOR softkey.
4. Press OK.
To place a waypoint at your boat’s position:
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.
2. Press the WAYPOINT AT VESSEL softkey.
3. Press OK.
Note: If the system cannot determine your position, a warning is
displayed and the waypoint cannot be placed.
To place a waypoint using coordinates:
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.
2. Press the WAYPOINT AT LAT/LON softkey.
3. Set the position for the new waypoint.
4. Press OK.
Navigating to waypoints
This section explains how to start and stop navigating to a waypoint. When you navigate to a waypoint, the data is sent to your autopilot. The waypoint to which you are navigating is the active waypoint.
Note: Autopilots must be compatible and connected to the A-
Series display as shown in the installation guide.
For detailed information on navigating with waypoints, see The chart
application on page 37.
To navigate to a waypoint
1. Highlight the waypoint.
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT softkey.
or
1. Press either the WPTS/MOB button or GOTO softkey.
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS softkey.
3. Select the appropriate waypoint from the list.
4. Press GOTO WAYPOINT.
To stop navigating to a waypoint
1. Highlight the waypoint.
2. Press the STOP GOTO softkey.
or
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS softkey.
3. Press the STOP GOTO softkey.
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View / edit waypoint details
You can view and edit the details of any waypoint that has been cre­ated and stored.
To view waypoint information
1. Highlight a waypoint with the cursor.
2. Press the VIEW AND EDIT DETAILS softkey.
or
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey.
Note: Use the second method to view details for an active
waypoint.
Editing waypoint details
When you create a waypoint, the system automatically assigns it a name, symbol and group. You can change these details and add comments if required. This is particularly useful if you are managing large groups of waypoints.
The default waypoint symbol is - X.
You can select different waypoint symbols to differentiate between groups of waypoints (fishing or diving locations, for example). When a waypoint is active (being navigated to) it is highlighted by a red box placed around the symbol.
You can choose any of the following symbols to show your waypoints:
To edit waypoint details:
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.
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2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey
3. Use the trackpad to select the waypoint to be edited.
4. Press the VIEW AND EDIT DETAILS softkey.
5. Make any changes you require.
6. Press OK to save your changes.
7. Press CANCEL to return to normal operation.
Sorting the waypoint list
You can sort the waypoint list to make it easier to manage. This is particularly useful if you have a large number of waypoints.
To sort the waypoint list:
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey
3. Press the SORT LIST softkey.
4. Press the SELECT SORT OPTION softkey.
5. Select a sort method from the list.
6. Press OK. The waypoint list is sorted into the selected option.
Moving waypoints
You can move the position of any waypoint, except an active one. There are two methods of moving a waypoint, either by dragging it into a new position using the cursor, or, changing its co-ordinates within the waypoint list.
To move a waypoint using the cursor:
1. Use the trackpad to place the cursor over the waypoint to be moved.
2. Press the MOVE WAYPOINT softkey.
3. Use the trackpad to move the cursor and waypoint to the required position.
4. Press the PLACE WAYPOINT softkey.
To move a waypoint using the waypoint list:
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey.
3. Edit the coordinates as required.
4. Press OK to save the new details.
CAUTION: Moving waypoints
If you move a waypoint that is used in a route, the new position will be updated within the route. Make sure that this does not present a navigation hazard.
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Erasing a waypoint
You can erase any waypoint, except the active waypoint or one that is part of a saved route. If you try to erase a waypoint from a hidden route, a warning message will be displayed.
To erase an on-screen waypoint using the cursor:
1. Use the trackpad to place the cursor over the required waypoint.
2. Press the ERASE WAYPOINT softkey.
3. Press OK to confirm.
To erase a waypoint using the waypoint list:
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey.
3. Use the trackpad to select the waypoint from the list.
4. Press the ERASE WAYPOINT softkey.
5. Press OK to confirm the deletion. The waypoint is deleted.
To erase all waypoints
1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button.
2. Select SYSTEM SETUP.
3. Select ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER softkey.
4. Press the ERASE FROM SYSTEM softkey.
5. Highlight WPT on the SELECT LIST softkey.
6. Select ERASE ALL WAYPOINTS.
7. Confirm the deletion.
3.3 Waypoint groups
All new waypoints are automatically placed in a group called ‘My Waypoints’. To make waypoints easier to manage, you can organize them into different groups. When fishing, for example, you can choose to see only the waypoints in a fishing group that includes all of your good fishing sites.
Note: A waypoint can only belong to one group.
To open the waypoint group list:
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey
3. Press the WAYPOINTS GROUP softkey. The waypoints group list appears.
You can now:
• Make a new waypoint group.
• Move waypoints between groups.
• Rename groups.
• Erase groups.
To make a new waypoint group
1. Open the waypoint group list.
2. Press the MAKE NEW GROUP softkey.
3. If you want to give the group a name other than the default, press EDIT GROUP NAME and set the name.
4. Press OK.
To move waypoints between groups
1. Open the waypoint group list.
2. Press the MOVE BETWEEN GROUPS softkey.
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3. Press SELECT GROUP A and select the group to move the waypoint from.
4. Press SELECT GROUP B and select the group to move the waypoint to.
5. Highlight the waypoint you want to move.
6. Press MOVE WAYPOINT FROM A TO B.
7. Press OK when done.
To rename a group
1. Open the waypoint group list.
2. Highlight the group you want to rename.
3. Press the RENAME GROUP softkey.
4. Press the EDIT GROUP NAME softkey.
5. Enter the new name.
6. Press OK.
Deleting waypoint groups
When you delete a waypoint group, the group name and all the associated waypoints are erased from the system.
If a group contains one or more waypoints that you want to keep, move these waypoints out of the group as detailed on page 35, before deleting the waypoint group.
You can erase any waypoint group, except the following:
• the ‘My Waypoints’ group.
• a group containing an active waypoint.
• a group that contains waypoints that are part of a stored route.
To erase a waypoint group:
1. Open the waypoint group list.
2. Select the group you want to erase.
3. Press the ERASE GROUP softkey.
4. Press OK to confirm the deletion.
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Chapter 4: The chart application
The chart application of the A-Series Multifunction Display provides navigation, hazard awareness and planning features.
Using the chart application you can establish your position, navigate using waypoints and routes, record your progress and measure distances and bearings:
Chapter contents
• 4.1 Chart safety and requirements on page 38
• 4.2 The chart on page 39
• 4.3 Navigating to a specific point on page 41
• 4.4 Creating a route on page 42
• 4.5 Following a route on page 44
• 4.6 Editing routes on page 45
• 4.7 Course deviation indicator on page 47
• 4.9 Measuring distance, range and bearing on page 49
• 4.10 Chart presentation on page 51
• 4.11 Chart detail on page 53
• 4.12 Journey planning on page 54
• 4.13 Chart setup on page 59
See also…
• The chart application on page 37
• Waypoints on page 29
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4.1 Chart safety and requirements
Safety
Always check that your route is safe. Use the RANGE button to zoom in and check for hazards that may not be visible on a larger scale view.
Until you are familiar with interpreting the chart display, take every opportunity to compare what’s shown on the chart display with your actual surroundings. Practice harbor and coastal navigation during daylight hours and in clear weather conditions. You can also use the simulator mode to gain experience in using your display unit.
Before you use the chart application make sure you have read and understand Chapter 3:Waypoints.
WARNING: Navigation aid
This product is intended to serve only as an aid to navigation. Use of specific features such as AIS overlay, and various cartographic aids are meant only to aid safety and decision-making. These features cannot be relied upon as complete or accurate as their use and availability may vary locally. It is your responsibility to use caution, sound judgement, official government charts, notices to mariners and proper navigational skill when using this or any other electronic device.
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4.2 The chart
A typical chart view is shown below:
Chart cards
When a chart card is present, the A-Series will automatically use the most recent cartography for the display.
Chart range
Chart orientation
Motion mode
Status bar
Current position
Carto­graphic object
Active waypoint
Chart view
AIS target
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Your position
Your current position is represented by a boat symbol. Your position is also displayed in the data bar under VES POS.
A solid circle on the chart indicates that neither heading nor Course Over Ground (COG) data is available.
If your position is outside the area of chart currently shown in the chart window, the vessel symbol will not be visible. You can tell the system to locate your vessel and centre the chart display about it.
To locate your vessel
1. Press the FIND softkey to switch between the SHIP and Cursor location.
Moving around the chart
To move around the chart and display the area required at an appro­priate scale, use the track pad and range in/out buttons.
Note: Remember that the cartographic detail available on the chart
will vary according to the chart and chart scale. Some charts provide details at smaller scales than others.
Autoscale
A feature of the chart application is ‘autoscale’. If you select a chart scale that does not have cartographic detail in some areas, the chart will automatically use the most detailed level available for the surrounding area and stretch it to fit the selected scale. This means that you will never have blank or hatched areas on the screen. How­ever, there may be some misalignment of objects which cross the chart boundary in this area.
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4.3 Navigating to a specific point
This is the simplest way of using the chart application for navigation. A specific point can be either the cursor position or a waypoint con­tained in the waypoint list.
To navigate to the cursor position:
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the required position.
2. Press the GOTO softkey.
3. Press the GOTO CURSOR softkey.
A temporary waypoint is placed at the cursor position and data sent to the autopilot (if attached as part of the system).
When the waypoint is reached it is automatically erased from the chart.
To navigate to a waypoint:
1. Move the cursor over the required waypoint.
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT softkey.
or
1. Press the GOTO softkey.
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS softkey to open the waypoint list.
3. Select the waypoint you want to navigate to.
4. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT softkey.
To stop navigating to a waypoint
1. Press the STOP GOTO softkey.
Maintaining a view of your navigation
With auto range mode the chart automatically adjusts the visible range to maintain both your boat and the target waypoint on screen, using the largest scale possible.
To select auto range mode:
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey
2. Press the CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION softkey
3. Press the MOTION MODE softkey and select AR option.
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GOTO CURSOR
STOP GOTO RESTART XTE
4nm North-Up (Relative Motion) Local
Boat's heading changes to follow course to temporary waypoint
Press to stop GOTO and remove temporary waypoint
Dashed line marking original course of GOTO
Temporary waypoint (within white box) placed at cursor
Temporary waypoint name
Example Drg
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4.4 Creating a route
A route is a series of waypoints used to navigate a course. A route is represented on-screen by a series of waypoints linked together by a line.
Up to 150 routes can be added to your unit, each consisting of up to 50 waypoints.
Notes:
• When a route is being built it is not active and does not affect any current navigation.
• A waypoint can be included more than once in a route, but can­not be used consecutively.
• A new route can be created when the route list is full, but on sav­ing, you will be prompted to choose an existing route to overwrite.
• You cannot save a new route if any of the waypoints contained in it are active.
Building a route
Routes can either be built on screen or by using the waypoint list you can:
• Build a temporary route that you follow immediately (Quick Route).
• Build and save a route for later use, in which case the route is stored in the route list.
• Convert a track into a route.
To build (and follow) a route using new waypoints
1. Press the ROUTES softkey.
2. Select BUILD NEW ROUTE.
3. Move the cursor to the position that the waypoint is required.
4. Press PLACE WAYPOINT.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have built the set of waypoints
needed to make the route.
6. Press SAVE ROUTE or FOLLOW (QUICK) ROUTE.
To build (and follow) a route using existing waypoints
1. Press the ROUTES softkey.
2. Select BUILD NEW ROUTE.
3. Highlight the waypoint that you want to use in the new route.
4. Press USE THIS WAYPOINT.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have built the set of waypoints
needed to make the route.
6. Press SAVE ROUTE or FOLLOW (QUICK) ROUTE.
To build a new route using the waypoint list:
1. Press the ROUTES softkey.
2. Select BUILD NEW ROUTE.
Sunday Trip
Waypoint
Route name
Route destination
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3. Press USE WAYPOINT LIST.
4. From the waypoint list, select the first waypoint to be used in the route.
5. Continue to select waypoints until your route is complete.
Making changes to the route being built
If you make an error whilst building a route you can:
• Undo the last waypoint in an on-screen route build.
• Delete a waypoint from the new route list in a waypoint list route
build.
• Abandon the route build.
To undo the last waypoint in an on-screen build:
1. Press the UNDO WAYPOINT softkey.
The waypoint and its associated dotted line is removed from the chart and the cursor moves back to the previous waypoint. Pressing the UNDO WAYPOINT softkey repeatedly will remove successive waypoints from a route.
To delete a waypoint from the new route list:
1. Use the trackpad to highlight the waypoint to be removed from the route list.
2. Press the REMOVE WAYPOINT softkey.
The remaining waypoints will renumber accordingly.
To abandon the route build:
1. Press the CANCEL button.
Saving a route
Once a route has been built, you have the option to either:
• Save and immediately follow the new route, or,
• Save the new route for later use
A route that is saved and immediately followed is called the ‘Quick Route’. If a quick route already exists, saving the new route will overwrite the existing quick route.
To follow the Quick Route:
1. Press the FOLLOW (QUICK ROUTE) softkey.
To Save a route (for later use):
2. Press the SAVE ROUTE softkey. The Save Route Dialog box appears.
3. Press the EDIT NAME softkey and enter the new route name.
4. Press the EDIT COLOR softkey and enter the new route color.
5. Press OK to accept the changes.
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4.5 Following a route
You select a route to follow either by either:
• Selecting the Quick Route option at the time you build the route. See Building a route on page 42
• Highlighting it with the cursor
• Selecting it within the routes list.
When you begin to follow a route it becomes Active.
To select a route to follow with the cursor
1. Move the cursor over either the route line or waypoint symbol.
2. Press the FOLLOW THIS ROUTE or FOLLOW FROM HERE
softkey.
To select a route to follow in the routes list
1. Press either the GOTO or ROUTES softkey.
2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS softkey.
3. On the Route List menu, select the route you want to follow.
4. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE softkey.
To stop following a route
1. Press the STOP FOLLOW softkey.
Reverse order
This option reverses the waypoints in a route, i.e the last waypoint of the original route becomes the first, and re-orders the waypoint accordingly. The route name moves to what is now the first waypoint and the system automatically activates the reverse follow route function.
To follow a route in reverse order:
1. Press either the GOTO or ROUTES softkey.
2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS softkey. The route list appears.
3. Use the trackpad to highlight and select the route you want to follow.
4. Press the REVERSE AND FOLLOW softkey.
Arriving at a waypoint
As your boat approaches a waypoint arrival alarm provides a warn­ing dialog and an alarm sound.
To acknowledge and proceed to the next waypoint:
1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE softkey.
See also:
You can set the approach distance (radius) at which the waypoint arrival alarm will sound. Refer to Alarm Setup Menu on page 131.
Advancing to the next waypoint
You can tell the system to ignore the next waypoint in your route, and advance directly to the waypoint after it.
To advance to the next waypoint in a route:
1. Either, use the trackpad to move the cursor over the route, or press the GOTO softkey.
2. Press the ADVANCE WAYPOINT softkey.
Note: If the next waypoint is also the last in the route, pressing
ADVANCE WAYPOINT takes you to the first waypoint in the
route.
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4.6 Editing routes
A saved route can be edited in a variety of ways, you can:
• Change the course of a route.
• Change the name or color of a route.
• Erase a route.
It is possible to edit an active route with the exception of the target waypoint.
If a waypoint becomes the target during an edit, the system auto­matically cancels the edit and the waypoint retains its original position and data.
To select a route to edit:
1. Press the ROUTES softkey.
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey. The routes list appears.
3. Use the trackpad to highlight the route to be edited.
4. Press OK.
OR
5. Use the trackpad to move the cursor over the route to be edited.
6. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey.
Change the course of a route
The course of a route can be changed by adding, moving and removing waypoints:
To add an existing waypoint to a route:
1. Press the AMEND ROUTE COURSE softkey.
2. Press the USE WAYPOINT LIST softkey. The waypoint list appears.
3. Use the trackpad to highlight the position for the added waypoint in the right hand column.
4. Use the trackpad to highlight the waypoint you want to add to the route in the left hand column.
5. Press the INSERT WAYPOINT softkey.
6. Press the SAVE ROUTE softkey.
To create and add a new waypoint to a route:
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor over the route that you want to add a waypoint to.
2. Press the INSERT WAYPOINT softkey.
3. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the position of the new waypoint.
4. Press the PLACE WAYPOINT softkey.
To move a waypoint within a route:
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor over the waypoint to be moved.
2. Press the MOVE WAYPOINT softkey.
3. Use the trackpad and cursor to drag the waypoint to its new position.
4. Press OK.
To remove a waypoint from a route:
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor over the waypoint to be removed.
2. Press the REMOVE WAYPOINT softkey.
Change a route’s name or color
If you have many routes stored in your system, it can be useful to give them individual names or mark them with a color.
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To change the name and color of a route;
1. Press the ROUTES softkey.
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey. The routes list appears.
3. Press the EDIT NAME AND COLOR softkey.
4. Press the EDIT NAME softkey and enter the new route name.
5. Press the EDIT COLOR softkey and enter the new route color.
6. Press OK to accept the changes.
Erasing a route
Any route stored in the route list can be erased, with the exception of the one that you are following.
Erasing a route will only delete the waypoints used by that specific route. Waypoints used within other routes are not affected.
To erase a route:
1. Press the ROUTES softkey.
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey. The routes list appears.
3. Use the trackpad to highlight the route to be erased.
4. Press the ERASE ROUTE softkey.
Timed routes
Details of all routes are held in the routes list. This list can be used in conjunction with the time and speed over ground (SOG) options to show a journey time or estimated time of arrival (ETA) and the actual or planned SOG.
If a route is active, the data will be updated to show bearing, dis­tance and time from your boat’s current position.
To view time and SOG data:
5. Either use the trackpad to move the cursor and highlight a route on-screen, or, highlight a route in the routes list.
6. Press the ROUTE DETAILS softkey.
7. Toggle between TIME and SOG settings to show the relevant data as required.
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4.7 Course deviation indicator
The CDI gives you a ‘rolling road’ representation of your progress toward an active waypoint, with navigation data displayed alongside.
The rolling road covers an area of sea that corresponds to the Cross Track Error (XTE) limits specified in the Setup menu.
To open the CDI application:
1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button.
2. Open the Select Page Set menu.
3. Select a page set that includes the CDI application.
4. Press OK to confirm your selection.
Steering instructions
The steering instructions below the rolling road tell you what correc­tion is needed to maintain your course and arrive at the target waypoint.
Indicator-arrows either side of the steering instruction (pointing towards the centre line) tell you how great or small the error is. The greater the error, the greater the number of arrows.
Correct your course by steering in the direction indicated by the arrows.
Resetting cross track error
Whilst following a route or navigating to a waypoint, it is possible to restart the cross track error (XTE). This starts a new course from your boat’s current position to the current target waypoint.
The restart XTE function is useful if you find that you are off track and want to travel directly to the target waypoint, rather than return to the original track.
Although restarting the XTE causes your boat to change course, it does not change the saved route.
To restart XTE:
1. With the route active, press the RESTART XTE softkey.
D9515_1
On course
line
Target way­point name
Target
waypoint
Direction to steer
to maintain course
D9515-1
Direction
to steer
Direction of
next waypoint
Instruction Cause
STEER STARBOARD
XTE error to port is more than a 1/4 of the maximum XTE error limit in the Setup menu
STEER PORT XTE error to starboard is more than a 1/4 of the
maximum XTE error limit in the Setup menu
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4.8 Using tracks
A track is an on-screen trail that represents the course you have taken. This trail is made up of a series of track points which are cre­ated automatically. You can save the track to create a permanent record of where you have been.
Creating a track
There is a maximum number of track points that can be stored by your system. A warning will be shown if the track you are creating uses the maximum number of track points and, if you continue to record the track, start to overwrite the earliest track points with newer ones.
To start recording a track;
1. Press the TRACKS softkey.
2. Press the START TRACK softkey.
To stop recording a track:
1. Press the TRACKS softkey.
2. Press the STOP TRACK softkey.
3. Press SAVE TRACK, or DISCARD TRACK depending on what you want to do with the track.
Creating a route from a track
To create a route from a current track:
This method takes a ‘snapshot’ of the track to date, converts it to a route and then continues to lay the track.
1. Use the trackpad to highlight the required track.
2. Press the CREATE ROUTE FROM TRACK softkey.
3. Press YES to give the route a name, or NO to store the route with the next default route number.
To create a route from a saved track:
1. Press the TRACKS softkey.
2. Press the CREATE ROUTE FROM TRACK soft key to open the track list.
3. Select the track to be converted.
4. Press the CREATE ROUTE FROM TRACK soft key.
Editing and deleting tracks
You can change the name and color of a track, or delete a stored track using the Review and Edit Tracks functions.
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To select a track for editing:
1. Use the trackpad to highlight the required track.
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT TRACKS soft key,
Or
1. Press the TRACKS soft key to open the track list.
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT TRACKS soft key.
You can now edit the name and color of a track, or delete it from the system.
4.9 Measuring distance, range and bearing
The A-Series provides a number of tools to measure distance, range and bearing.
Using the cursor to measure distance and bearing
You can determine the exact position, distance and bearing to the position of the cursor by referring to the cursor position (Csr Pos) data in the databar.
Functions
Distance between points
Range from vessel
Bearing
Range Rings Yes (approx.) Yes (approx.) -
Ruler Yes Yes
Cursor position - Yes Yes
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Range rings
Range rings are a series of concentric circles a set distance apart. They are used to help assess the distance between objects on the chart.
To switch range rings on or off
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Press CHART LAYERS AND DATA softkey.
3. Press CHART LAYERS.
4. Use the TRACKPAD to select the RANGE RINGS layer and turn them on or off as required.
5. Press OK to save your settings.
Ruler
The chart application includes a ruler which accurately measures the distance and bearing between two points.
To use the ruler
1. Position the cursor at the start-point of the measured distance.
2. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
3. Press CHART LAYERS AND DATA softkey.
4. Press the RULER softkey.
5. Move the cursor to the end-point of the measured distance.
6. Press OK.
To move the ruler
1. To move the start-point, press ADJUST A.
2. To move the end-point, press ADJUST B.
To clear the ruler
1. Press CLEAR RULER.
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0.46nm
A
B
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4.10 Chart presentation
The chart has a number of content layers and display modes provid­ing different kinds of display and information.
Chart layers
You can overlay data onto a chart window to give greater depth of information. The overlays available are:
• AIS Objects
• Range Rings
• 3D locator
• Heading vector
• COG vector
• Tide and wind arrows
To switch layers on or off
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Press CHART LAYERS AND DATA softkey.
3. Press CHART LAYERS.
4. Use the TRACKPAD to select the appropriate layer and turn it on or off as required.
5. Press OK to save your settings.
Vectors and arrows
The vectors and arrows are a chart presentation layer. They present system data with relation to your vessel on the chart. This can assist in monitoring your boat’s course.
Note: The vectors require appropriate data (e.g. wind data from a
wind instrument, SOG & COG calculated from the GPS fix).
To switch vectors on or off
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Press CHART LAYERS AND DATA softkey.
3. Press CHART LAYERS.
4. Use the TRACKPAD to select the appropriate layer and turn it on or off as required.
5. Press OK to save your settings.
Heading vector (HDG)
Course over ground (COG)
Tide arrow
Wind arrow
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Vector length
The length of the vectors is determined by the distance your boat will travel in a given time (This time can be set using the set up menu) at the current speed.
Wind and tide arrows are shown on the chart as lines with solid arrow heads pointing in the direction of the wind or tidal set. Wind arrows point towards your boat, tidal arrows point away from your boat. The greater the strength of the wind or tide, the thicker the line appears.
Chart mode and orientation
Mode settings enable you to control how information is shown on the chart, they let you change such things as how movement is rep­resented, the position of your boat’s on-screen representation and the chart orientation.
Orientation
Orientation settings control the way the chart is drawn in relation to your boat’s position and course.
To set the chart orientation:
1. Press the PRESENTATION soft key.
2. Press the CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION soft key.
3. Press the ORIENTATION soft key to toggle it to your preferred choice.
Orientation options:
• North Up (N-Up) This is the default mode with the chart static and orientated with true north to the top of the screen. As your boat’s heading changes, the boat symbol rotates accordingly.
• Heading Up (H-Up) In this mode the on-screen boat symbol remains static, with the current heading facing the top of the screen. When you change the boat’s heading the chart rotates accordingly. However, to prevent continual chart rotation as your boat yaws, the chart will only update if the heading change is 10
o
or greater. You cannot
select Head-Up mode if the motion mode is set to True.
• Course Up (C-Up) In this mode the chart is static and orientated with your boat’s current course facing the top of the screen. As your boat chang­es heading, the on-screen boat symbol moves accordingly. When a new course is selected, the chart redraws to show the new course to the top of the screen.
Motion mode
Motion mode controls how your boat’s progress relative to the chart is represented on screen.
To set the motion mode:
1. Press the PRESENTATION soft key.
2. Press the CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION soft key.
3. Press the MOTION MODE soft key to select your preferred
option.
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Motion mode options
• Relative motion (RM) This is the default motion mode. In this mode the chart is re­drawn relative to your boat’s position as your journey progresses, so that your boat is always shown in the same place on-screen.
• True motion (TM) In this mode the chart view remains static and your boat is shown moving across it as progress is made. As the boat’s posi­tion approaches the edge of the screen, the chart area is redrawn to show what is ahead of you.
Note: True motion cannot be selected if the orientation is set to
Head Up.
• Relative motion with vessel offset In relative motion mode you have the option to specify the posi­tion of your boat in relation to the chart view.
4.11 Chart detail
You can change the features and level of detail displayed on the chart. For example you may wish to hide certain features if there are many objects displayed in a small geographic area.
Show / Hide waypoints, routes and tracks
There are a number of options to show / hide various aspects of the waypoint, route and track information.
To show or hide waypoints by group or symbol
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Press SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS.
3. Toggle between SYM and GROUP on the SHOW BY softkey.
4. Select the relevant group and toggle its setting to SHOW or HIDE on the ON CHART softkey.
To show or hide waypoint names
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Press SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS.
3. Toggle to the required setting with the WAYPOINT NAME softkey.
To show or hide waypoint index numbers
1. Press the ROUTES softkey.
2. Press SHOW/HIDE ROUTES.
3. Toggle settings with the WAYPOINT INDEX softkey.
To show or hide routes and tracks
1. Highlight a route or track and press the HIDE softkey.
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or
1. Open the Route or Track list.
2. Highlight a route or track in the list.
3. Toggle between SHOW and HIDE settings with the ROUTE ON
CHART or TRACK ON CHART softkey.
Note: The active route is always displayed irrespective of the
display status.
Declutter
Declutter allows you to reduce the amount of detailed information shown on the chart.
To turn declutter ON or OFF:
1. Press the PRESENTATION soft key.
2. Press the DECLUTTER soft key to toggle ON or OFF as required.
Turning the declutter feature ON hides the following cartographic objects:
• Chart boundaries
• Spot soundings
• Depth contours
• Light sectors
• Cautions and routing data
• Land and marine features
• Business services (if available on the cartography you are using)
If using declutter does not hide a particular feature, you can hide features individually using the Cartography Set Up Menu.
4.12 Journey planning
Your electronic charts contain a number of features to help you plan your journey.
Note: Certain features require additional or upgraded cartography
available within Navionics chart cards. For full details of all the features available with each card type, refer to the Navi­onics website - www.navionics.com or www.navionics.it
Tide and current information
Tidal diamonds
Tide and current information is associated with the tidal diamonds on the chart.
To show information using a tidal diamond:
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor over the required tidal or current diamond.
2. Press OK. A dialog box appears showing tidal or current information as appropriate for the selected area.
CAUTION: Tides and currents
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of data used for tides and currents, this information can be influenced by local conditions. It is therefore recommended that consideration is given to obtaining local information wherever possible.
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3. Press the TIDAL DATA or CURRENT DATA soft key. A dialog box appears containing additional data and a tidal or current curve as appropriate for the selected area.
You can now use the trackpad to select the relevant time and the soft keys to select the relevant date.
To show information using the FIND NEAREST soft key:
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the required position.
2. Press OK.
3. Press the FIND NEAREST soft key. A dialog box appears listing the available options.
4. Use the trackpad to highlight Tidal Stations or Current Stations as applicable.
5. Press the FIND soft key. A dialog box listing the nearest stations appears.
6. Use the trackpad to select and highlight the required station.
7. Press OK.
8. The relevant information is shown in the dialog box.
Animated tide and current data
Requires navionics chart card with animated tide data.
The animations provide a visual cue to the movement of currents and tides for times which you have specified.
Animations cover a 24-hour period and you are able to choose whether to view the whole or part of it. You can also choose to view the animation continuously or step through it in increments.
To view animated tide and current data:
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor over the required tidal or current diamond.
2. Press OK.
3. Press the ANIMATE soft key. The animation screen opens with the animation paused.
4. Press the ANIMATION PLAY/PAUSE soft key. The animation starts. The time and date of the animation is shown in the status bar; the animation always starts from the current time.
Controlling the animation
When you open the tide and current animation screen, the toolbar shows a set of soft keys that enable you to control the animation:
• Start/Stop the animation.
• Step the animation forward or back in time.
• Set the size of the step.
• Select a date for the animation.
The animation plays in a loop; when it reaches the end of a 24-hour period, it starts again at the beginning.
To start or stop an animation:
1. Press the ANIMATION PLAY/PAUSE soft key.
To step through an animation:
1. Press the STEP BACK or STEP FWD soft keys as required.
To set the step interval:
With the animation paused:
1. Press the SET TIME INTERVAL soft key.
2. Use the trackpad to adjust the time interval within the range of 15 to 120 minutes.
3. Press OK to save the new time interval.
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To set the animation date:
4. Press the SET DATE soft keys. The following soft key options appear in the toolbar:
5. Press OK to save the new date and return to the tide/current animation screen which will update to show the animation for the selected date.
Press CANCEL at any time to return to the tide/current animation screen with the date unchanged.
Bathymetric information
Requires navionics chart card with bathymetric (Fish’n’Chip) data.
To show bathymetric information:
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.
3. Press the CHART TYPE softkey.
4. Toggle the soft key between FISH and NAV according to your requirements.
• FISH - shows bathymetric information/
• NAV - shows the standard chart view.
If FISH is selected and no data is available for the current position, (FISH) is shown in the databar to indicate that the system is in bathymetric mode but does not have data.
Details of objects and features
Many objects shown on the chart have detailed information associ­ated with them. Some of this information is shown automatically whenever the object is highlighted with the cursor.
To view details of objects or features:
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor over an object. If basic information is available for the object it will be shown.
2. Press OK.
3. If available, detailed information for the object is shown.
To find nearby objects or features:
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor over an object.
2. Press OK.
3. Press the FIND NEAREST softkey.
4. Select the appropriate options from the on-screen lists.
TODAY’S DATE Set the animation date to the current date
PREV DATE Set the animation date to 24-hours previous to the
current date
NEXT DATE Set the animation date to 24-hours after the current
date.
EDIT DATE Opens the edit date dialog box: use the trackpad to
enter the date of the animation required
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Details of ports, port and business services
Requires navionics chart card with port and business services data.
Various symbols on the chart indicate the location of business ser­vices and points of interest.
These locations are indicated using the following symbols.
Using the trackpad to place the cursor over a symbol and pressing OK causes a pop-up to appear, giving the following information:
• Port/Port or Business service name.
• Address.
• Telephone number.
• Type of business/services available.
To display port services
1. Highlight a port symbol.
2. Press OK.
3. Highlight a service.
4. Press the VIEW DETAILS softkey.
or
1. Press OK.
2. Press the SEARCH BY NAME softkey.
3. Press EDIT NAME.
4. Enter the port name (or the first few characters of the port name).
5. Press SEARCH.
6. If the search returns more than one port, select the port you are interested in.
7. Select your service.
8. Press the VIEW DETAILS softkey.
Pilot book information
The pilot book information option enables you to view detailed infor­mation normally contained in a nautical pilot book.
To view pilot book information
1. Highlight a port symbol.
2. Press OK.
3. Select Pilot Book and press VIEW PILOT BOOK.
4. Use the toolbar to navigate around the pilot book.
Business services/points of interest symbols
Airport Babysitting Barber Bank Camping Car hire
Fishing
equipment
Parking
Firemen
Gas/Petrol
MarinaNautical
repairs
LaundryHotelHospitalGym
Golf
Post OfficePoliceMuseum
Anchorage
Wate r
transport
TrainTourist
information
Taxi
station
ShopShip
repairs
Restaurant
Weather
station
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Panoramic and aerial photographs
Requires navionics chart card with aerial photography.
In some regions an aerial photo overlay is available to enhance your chart view. The overlay covers navigable waters and an area up to 3 miles from the coast including US lakes and inland waters.
The availability of a panoramic photograph is indicated on the chart by the camera icon. This is placed on the chart at the point the pho­tograph was taken, with the viewpoint indicated by the angle of the icon.
To show a panoramic photograph:
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor over the camera icon.
2. Press OK. The panoramic photograph appears.
or,
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor over a port symbol.
2. Press OK. The port information dialog box appears.
3. Use the trackpad to highlight PHOTOS.
4. Select a numbered photograph from the list.
5. Press the VIEW PHOTO soft key.
To overlay aerial photography:
1. Press the PRESENTATION soft key.
2. Press the CHART LAYERS soft key.
3. Toggle AERIAL OVERLAY to ON or OFF as required.
4. Use the trackpad Left / Right to set the overlay opacity.
Overlay area
You can choose whether the aerial overlay is shown for land areas only, or for land and sea areas.
• On land shows a normal chart view for sea areas and overlays aerial photography on areas of land. This can help interpret your surroundings while keeping important navigational data visible.
• On land and sea shows aerial photography of both land and sea areas. This can help in distinguishing between deep and shallow water (dark blue and light blue, respectively), and to view land features simultaneously.
The overlay area can be set up using the Aerial Photo Overlay func­tions of the Cartographic Setup Menu.
To specify the overlay area
1. Open the Cartography Setup Menu.
2. Select Aerial Photo Overlay.
3. Choose your preferred setting.
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4.13 Chart setup
There are three ways you can change chart settings:
• Chart Setup Menu.
• Cartography Setup Menu.
• Presentation softkey (see page 51).
Changes are retained when you power off.
To open the Chart Setup Menu
1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button.
2. Highlight Chart Setup.
3. Press the right-arrow on the trackpad.
FUNCTION OPTIONS
Object Information OFF
No info pop-up is displayed but detailed data can still be displayed by pressing OK.
All ON
Displays an information pop-up for all objects.
Points ON
Displays an information pop-up for objects selected with the cursor only.
Vector Length
Specify a time period for drawing COG and heading vectors.
3 Mins 6 Mins Infinite
Vector Width
Sets the width of the COG and HEADING chart vector lines.
Thin Normal Wide
Record Vessel Track By Auto
System automatically creates track points.
Time
For track point creation by a specified time.
Distance
For track point creation by a specified distance.
Track Interval
Option availability depends upon Record Vessel Track By setting.
Time
Specify time between track points. 2/5/10/30 seconds 1/3/5/10/30 minutes
Distance
Specify distance between track points.
0.02/0.05/0.1/0.2/0.5/1.0 nm
Datum
See additional information below.
WGS 84. List of datum provided.
Chart Offset
Corrects positional errors in cartography.
ON OFF
FUNCTION OPTIONS
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Datum
The Chart application and your paper charts must use the same datum to correlate accurately. The default datum for the display is WGS1984. If that is not suitable, you can change it to one from the set provided under the Datum option on the Chart Setup menu.
If you have a Raymarine GPS attached, it will automatically update when you adjust the datum. If you use a third-party GPS, you need to update its datum separately.
CAUTION: Changing the chart datum does not cause any waypoints or routes stored in the chartplotter to move on the display, although their latitude and longitude changes to reflect the new datum. When you add waypoints to the waypoint list, make sure they are referenced to the same datum.
Chart offset and cartography setup
This feature allows you to move the position of the chart to correct positional errors in the cartography. The adjustment is indicated as a distance north/west (+ve) or south/east (-ve) from your vessel to a maximum of 1000m. An indicator in the chart window tells you when chart offset is enabled.
Restore chart offset to zero when you begin using a chart with the correct georeference.
Please report chart errors to Navionics (see page 147).
To change chart offset
1. Select Chart Offset in the Chart Setup Menu.
2. Toggle OFFSET to ON.
3. Press the SET OFFSET softkey.
4. Adjust the North/South and East/West offset values by pressing
the corresponding softkey and using the trackpad.
To restore chart offset to zero
1. Select Chart Offset in the Chart Setup Menu.
2. Press the SET OFFSET softkey.
3. Press CLEAR OFFSET.
To open the Cartography Setup Menu
1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button.
2. Highlight Cartography Setup.
3. Press the right-arrow on the trackpad.
FUNCTION OPTIONS
Chart Display
The level of detail shown on the chart.
Simple Detailed Extra detailed
Chart Grid
Grid lines of latitude and longitude.
ON OFF
Chart Text
Text appearing on the chart e.g. place names etc.
ON OFF
Chart Boundaries
The line indicating the extent of the chart.
ON OFF
Spot Soundings
Number on the chart indicating depth.
ON OFF
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Safety Contour
Areas with depths shallower that the speci­fied value are shaded in a darker blue than those areas with depths greater than the specified value.
OFF 7ft 10ft 16ft 20ft 33ft 66ft (Contour always drawn at or deeper than the selected depth).
Depth Contour
Set the interval for depth contours.
OFF 16ft 20ft 33ft 66ft ALL
Hide Rocks ON / OFF
Nav. Marks ON
OFF
Nav. Marks Symbols
The set of symbology used for navigation marks. Corresponds to paper charts.
International US
Light Sectors
The sector of light cast by a fixed beacon.
ON OFF
Caution & Routing Data ON
OFF
FUNCTION OPTIONS
Marine Features
Cables, nature of seabed points, tide station, current stations and port information.
ON OFF
Land Features
The cartographic features that are displayed on the land.
ON OFF
Colored Seabed Areas
In available areas (e.g. Portugal) this gives greater definition of seabed.
ON OFF
Background Color
The color of background water when there is no Navionics cartography.
White Blue
Business Services
The symbols indicating the location of a business
ON OFF
Aerial Photo Overlay
The area displaying the aerial photo overlay
On Land and Sea On Land
Roads
Major coastal roads
ON OFF
Additional Wrecks
Extended wrecks data for new wrecks
ON OFF
FUNCTION OPTIONS
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Chart scale
Use the Range key to change the scale of your chart view. When you zoom in, you see a smaller area of the chart in more detail (larger scale). When you zoom out, you see a greater area of the chart in less detail (smaller scale).
The level of cartographic detail available at different scales varies: some charts provide detail at smaller scales than others.
If you select a chart scale that does not provide cartographic detail for your chosen area, the chart will use the most detailed level avail­able for the surrounding area and stretch it to fit the selected scale. This means that you will never have blank or hatched areas on your screen. However, there could be some misalignment of objects which cross the chart boundary in this area.
Alarms
With the appropriate equipment installed and powered up, the fol­lowing alarms may be triggered in the chart application:
• System (anchor, timer, alarm clock and temperature)
• Navigation (arrival and off-track)
• Fishfinder
•AIS
• Weather
When an alarm is triggered, a buzzer sounds and a pop-up window describing the alarm and how to clear it is displayed. In some cases, appropriate action is taken automatically by the A-Series unit. For example, following an arrival alarm, the next route leg is activated.
To configure alarms
1. Press and hold the PAG E/MENU button to open the Setup menu.
2. Select Alarm Setup.
3. Choose the appropriate sub-menu.
4. For detailed information about alarm configurations, see Alarm
Setup Menu on page 131.
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Chapter 5: 3D chart application
REQUIRES UPGRADED CARTOGRAPHY
The 3D chart gives you an accurate, three-dimensional view of the area around your vessel. This can help you navi­gate more confidently if the area is new to you or if visibility is poor.
Navigation functions are available in the 3D chart.
Chapter contents
• 5.1 Safety and system requirements on page 64
• 5.2 3D chart operation on page 64
• 5.3 Using the standard and 3D charts together on page 68
• 5.4 Aerial photography overlay on page 70
• 5.5 Setting up the 3D chart on page 70
See also…
• The chart application on page 37
• Waypoints on page 29
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5.1 Safety and system requirements
Safety
Requirements
For the 3D chart application to operate correctly, your A-Series Mul­tifunction Display System requires:
• A Navionics Chart card containing 3D cartography. (Not includ­ed with A-Series product)
5.2 3D chart operation
The 3D chart view includes the same cartographic objects and navi­gation features, like waypoints, as the standard chart. To move around the 3D chart, and to display your chosen area at the required scale, use pan and zoom as normal.
WARNING: Navigation aid
This product is intended to serve only as an aid to navigation. Use of specific features such as AIS overlay, and various cartographic aids are meant only to aid safety and decision-making. These features cannot be relied upon as complete or accurate as their use and availability may vary locally. It is your responsibility to use caution, sound judgement, official government charts, notices to mariners and proper navigational skill when using this or any other electronic device.
Mode
Shows mode application is working iin.
Rotation
Shows in degrees true, how far the on-screen view has been rotated from your boat's heading.
Range
Horizontal distance across screen (halfway up the window or at center of view). Shown in selected system units.
Boat symbol
Boat's position on chart. Select sail or power boat.
Center-of-view
White cross indicates center of chart view at sea level.
North arrow
3D indication of True North in relation to the chart view.
Depth scale
Approximate depth beneath your boat.
Waypoint
With arrival circle
Cartographic objects
Select objects for display via the 3D Chart Setup menu.
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The 3D chart has the following features:
• Choice of operating modes; Active or Planning.
• Ability to change the view point.
•360
o
rotation of the selected view.
•1
o
- 90o pitch angle.
• Ability to exaggerate the view.
• Ability to synchronize 2D and 3D charts.
• Ability to indicate the area that your fishfinder transducer cone
covers - if fitted.
The controls
The 3D chart is operated in aa similar way to a conventional chart using the following controls:
Pan and Zoom
• Range button to zoom in or out.
• Trackpad to move around the chart.
Rotate and adjust pitch
In the 3D chart, you can also adjust rotate and pitch settings.
• Rotate softkey rotates the view between 0° and 359°.
• Pitch softkey adjusts the vertical angle of view between 1° and
90°.
Active and Planning modes
You can choose to view the 3D chart application in one of two modes:
• Active action mode.
• Planning mode.
Active mode is the default mode when entering the 3D chart application.
To select Planning mode:
1. Use the track pad to move around the map. The chart will enter planning mode.
To select Active action mode:
1. Press the FIND SHIP softkey. The display will return to active mode, with your vessel marker in view and facing forward.
Planning mode
Planning mode enables you to view an area of the chart, different to the one you are navigating in.
Planning mode is entered by using the trackpad to pan to the area of the chart you want to view.
All of the controls available in active motion mode are also available in planning mode. Chart control is the same as in active motion mode, but the mode information in the status bar is shown in brack­ets to indicate planning mode.
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Active action mode
Provided that your system has a valid fix, this is the default mode when you first open the 3D chart application. The screen shows an aerial view of the 3D chart as if you are above your boat, slightly behind it and looking forward (eye point). As the boat moves forward the chart automatically updates and reveals the changing view ahead.
In active motion mode you can adjust the pitch of the view, but rotat­ing or panning the chart will change into planning mode.
Changing the view
There are four view options to choose from: forward, aft, port and starboard.
The current option is highlighted on the toolbar and displayed in the status bar.
AFTPRT
PRT ROTATE 106oT2.431nm
Eye point above and to starboard side of boat, looking to port.
STB ROTATE 280oT2.431nm
AFT
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STB
Eye point above and to port side of boat, looking to starboard.
Port
Starboard
FWD ROTATE 195oT2.431nm
FWD
Default view. Eye point above and behind the boat, looking forward. Pressing FIND SHIP resets to this view.
AFT
ROTATE 011
o
T
Eye point above and in front of the boat, looking behind it.
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AFT
2.431nm
Forward
Aft
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To select the view option
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Press the 3D VIEW OPTIONS softkey.
3. Toggle to your preferred view on the VIEW TO softkey.
4. Press OK.
Making the view clearer
If required, the 3D chart view can be made clearer using the follow­ing features:
• Exaggeration.
• Declutter.
Exaggeration
Sometimes it is easier to see certain topographical features if they are exaggerated. Adjusting the exaggeration has the effect of verti­cally stretching objects on the chart, making it easier to see their shape and position.
To adjust exaggeration
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Press the 3D VIEW OPTIONS softkey.
3. Press ADJUST EXAGGERATION.
4. Use the trackpad to set your level of exaggeration.
5. Press OK.
Press CANCEL at any time to return to the previous exaggeration setting.
Declutter
In some circumstances, the quantity of information displayed on the chart can render its interpretation difficult.
The declutter feature removes some chart objects from view to make the chart clearer to read and navigation simpler.
To turn declutter on or off
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Toggle to ON or OFF using the DECLUTTER softkey.
Exaggeration factor x1 Exaggeration factor x50
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Declutter ONDeclutter OFF
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5.3 Using the standard and 3D charts together
If the area in which you are navigating is unfamiliar, or visibility is poor, working with standard and 3D chart windows side-by-side can give you extra confidence and information. With the charts dis­played side by side, a comprehensive view of the surrounding area is available.
As with all multiple page sets, the active window is indicated by a red border. To make changes to an application it must be in the active window.
For information about setting up a page set to view two applications together, see Split screen pages on page 26.
3D view locator
The view locator is a polygon displayed on the standard chart which outlines the boundaries of the area shown on the 3D chart. It is shown as a blue line extending from the virtual eye point icon.
As you rotate, adjust pitch, pan or zoom the 3D chart view, the loca­tor updates on the standard chart.
To display the 3D view locator
1. Make a standard (two-dimensional) chart window active.
2. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
3. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.
4. Toggle the 3D LOCATOR setting to ON.
5. Press OK.
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View locator Eye point icon
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Chart synchronization
Chart synchronization enables you to synchronize heading, range and position information on the 2D and 3D charts.
When chart synchronization is ON:
• 2D/3D synchronization is flagged in the status bars.
• Pressing FIND SHIP from any synchronized application returns the 3D chart to the default view and synchronizes the 2D chart to the same view.
• Changes made to heading, range or position in either 2D or 3D charts are reflected in both windows.
• If the 2D chart view for the current window is set to SYSTEM, any changes made in a chart window will be reflected in all win­dows on all displays.
• If the 2D chart view for the current window is set to LOCAL, no other windows will be affected.
To synchronize the standard chart with the 3D chart
1. Make a 2D chart window active.
2. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
3. Press CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION.
4. Toggle the CHART SYNC mode to 3D.
5. Press OK.
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5.4 Aerial photography overlay
You can overlay aerial photography onto the 3D image. This can help you interpret the chart view of your surroundings. Aerial pho­tography is available for the navigable waters up to three miles inside the coastline. Beyond these limits, land appears green (on color charts) or grey (on black-and-white charts).
• Aerial photo overlay is controlled from the 3D chart Setup Menu.
5.5 Setting up the 3D chart
The 3D chart setup menu is available from the system setup menu. For information on using the system setup menu refer to Setup
menus on page 24.
The 3D chart menu gives the following options:
Standard 3D image 3D image with aerial overlay
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FUNCTION
Description
OPTIONS
(Default in bold)
Centre-of-view indicator
Centre of view indicator (marked with a white cross)
ON
OFF
Boat symbol
Style of boat symbol shown on screen
Sail
Power
Boat size
Size of boat symbol shown on screen
Tiny
Small
Medium
Large
High
Aerial Photo Overlay
Overlay an aerial photo on the 3D chart
ON
OFF
Chart text
Text viewed on the 3D chart
ON
OFF
Nav Marks
Navigation marks viewed on the 3D chart
ON
OFF
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Chapter 6: Fishfinder application
D MODELS ONLY.
The fishfinder uses acoustic sounding to display fish, seabed structure, and underwater obstructions like wrecks.
Chapter contents
• 6.1 The fishfinder screen on page 72
• 6.2 How the fishfinder works on page 72
• 6.3 Interpreting the Fishfinder image on page 73
• 6.4 Fishfinder Pre-set operation on page 74
• 6.5 Changing the depth range on page 78
• 6.6 Presentation options on page 79
• 6.7 Placing waypoints on page 83
• 6.8 Fishfinder alarms on page 83
• 6.9 Fishfinder Setup Menu on page 84
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6.1 The fishfinder screen
The fishfinder displays a scrolling image of the seabed, updating from the right as your vessel makes progress.
Status Icon
The fishfinder status icon is located in the top-right section of the monitor:
6.2 How the fishfinder works
The fishfinder application uses a built in processor to interpret acoustic signals and build up a detailed picture of the seabed.
A transducer on the bottom of the boat sends pulses of sound waves into the water and measures the time it takes for the sound wave to travel to the bottom and back. The returning echoes are affected by bottom structure and by any other objects in their path, for example reefs, wrecks, shoals or fish.
The strength of the echoes is indicated on the display by different colors. You can use this information to determine the shape and make-up of the seabed, or the size of shoals, or of other objects.
Icon animated - fishfinder is operating. Icon static - the fishfinder transducer is connected but not
transmitting. Icon greyed-out - no fishfinder transducer is connected.
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(animated icon)
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6.3 Interpreting the Fishfinder image
Bottom indications
The bottom usually produces a strong echo. These images indicate the bottom conditions as follows:.
The dark layers indicate a good echo; the lighter areas weaker ech­oes. This could mean that the upper layer is soft and therefore allowing sound waves to pass to the more solid layer below.
It is also possible that the sound waves are making two complete trips – hitting the bottom, bouncing off the boat, then reflecting off the bottom again. This can happen if the water is shallow, the bot­tom is hard, or gain is set too high.
Factors influencing the readout
When an object is detected, it is displayed on screen as a mark.
The quality and accuracy of the display can be influenced by a num­ber of factors including boat speed, depth, object size, background noise and transducer frequency.
Boat speed
The fishfinder’s reading of the bottom and other objects is affected by your relative speed. Slower speeds return flatter, more horizontal marks; as your speed increases, the image will tend to thicken and arch, until at high speeds the bottom resembles a double line on the fishfinder display.
Object depth
The closer the target to the surface, the larger the mark on the screen. individual target depths can be shown using the Target Depth ID function.
Water Depth
As sea depth increases, signal strength decreases, resulting in a lighter on-screen image of the bottom.
Object size
The larger an object is, the stronger its return on the fishfinder dis­play will be.
However, the strength of return from fish depends upon the species’ swim bladder, rather than the body size.
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A hard bottom (sand) produces a thin line
A soft bottom (mud or seaweed cover) produces a wide line. The dark layer indicates a strong signal.
A rocky or uneven bottom or a wreck produces an irregular image with peaks and troughs
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Transducer frequency
Your transducer may support a number of frequencies.
The same target will appear differently when the transducer fre­quency is changed. The lower the frequency, the broader the mark.
For information on setting the transducer frequency see Transducer
settings on page 86.
Clutter / Background noise
The fishfinder picture may be impaired by echoes received from floating or submerged debris, air bubbles or even the boats move­ment. This is known as ‘background noise’ or ‘clutter’ and is controlled by the gain modes. It is recommended that you allow your system to automatically control the ideal sensitivity level based on depth and water conditions. You can however adjust these settings manually if you prefer.
For information on reducing clutter and background noise see Gain
and power on page 79.
6.4 Fishfinder Pre-set operation
The fishfinder provides you with four preset configurations, available on the default toolbar. These are tailored to provide optimal opera­tion in different circumstances.
Each preset has been configured to provide the best operating parameters for the fishfinder. However, it is possible to adjust the presets if necessary.
To select a preset mode
1. Press the appropriate softkey to select from:
•Single
•Dual
• Shallow
• Deep.
When you make a fishfinder window active, the title bar shows you which preset is selected, along with its settings.
Preset display modes
When a fishfinder preset is selected, its softkey label changes to ADJUST. Pressing this key allows you to configure the display mode settings to suit your requirements. (Changes to the display mode are saved with the preset at power-off.)
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To change the display mode
1. Press the appropriate ADJUST... softkey.
2. For dual frequency screens, select FREQ1 or FREQ2.to select
which frequency display you wish to change.
3. Press the SELECT VIEW softkey.
4. Use the track pad up/down to select the required display mode.
•None
• Zoom
• Bottom Lock
• A-Scope
5. Press OK when complete.
Zoom
The zoom display mode magnifies a region of the screen to display more detail. This zoom option lets you:
• Replace the standard fishfinder image with the zoomed image, or display the zoomed image alongside the standard fishfinder image.
• Set the zoom factor to a pre-defined level, or adjust it manually.
• Reposition the zoomed portion of the image to a different point in the display.
When the range increases, the area shown in the zoom window also increases.
Zoom split
With the zoom display mode you can split the screen and display the zoomed image alongside the standard fishfinder image (ZOOM SPLIT). The zoomed section is indicated on the standard fishfinder screen by a zoom box (see illustration below).
To select split-screen or full-screen:
1. Select FULL or SPLIT with the ZOOM softkey.
When the zoom function is active (ZOOM FULL or ZOOM SPLIT), you can either select a predefined zoom factor or adjust it manually.
Zoom view
Standard view
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To select the zoom factor:
1. Press the ZOOM softkey.
2. On the ZOOM FACTOR key, toggle between pre-defined settings or select xR to set a factor manually. For manual settings, adjust the zoom factor with the trackpad.
3. Press OK to accept your setting.
Adjusting the position of the zoomed area
When the zoom function is selected, the system automatically selects the zoom position so that the bottom details are always in the lower half of the display. If required you can reposition the por­tion of the image to be zoomed so that an alternative area is displayed.
To set the zoom position
1. Press the ZOOM softkey.
2. Select MAN with the ZOOM POSITION softkey.
3. Reposition the zoomed image using the trackpad.
4. Press OK.
Bottom lock and bottom shift
The Bottom Lock function applies a filter to flatten the image of the seabed and make any objects on or just above it easier to discern.
This feature is particularly useful for finding fish that feed close to the bottom.
Bottom Lock is selected for individual fishfinder windows and can replace or appear alongside the standard fishfinder image.
Adjusting the range of the bottom lock image allows you to view more bottom details. You can also reposition the image on screen to anywhere between the bottom of the window (0%) and the middle of the window (50%) by using the Bottom Shift control.
To adjust bottom lock
1. Toggle to FULL or SPLIT.
2. Use the appropriate softkeys and trackpad to set the range and bottom-shift values.
Freq2: None
Freq2: None
Depth from the surface
Bottom lock range (distance from bottom)
Bottom shift
Depth reading
Bottom lock image
Standard fishfinder image
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Using A-Scope to view a live image
The standard fishfinder display shows a historical record of fish­finder echoes. If required, you can display a live image of the bottom structure and the fish directly below the transducer by using the A­Scope feature. The width of the bottom area covered by the A­Scope is indicated by the number at the bottom of the window.
To display the A-Scope image
1. Press the SELECT VIEW softkey.
2. Use the track pad up/down to select A-SCOPE display mode.
3. Press the A-SCOPE MODE softkey to select the required display mode.
A-SCOPE Modes softkey
The A-Scope has the following display modes:
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MODE 1 The A-scope image is centred in the window.
MODE 2 The left-hand side of the Mode 1 image is expanded to give a more detailed view.
MODE 3 The A-scope image angles outward as signal width increases with depth.
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6.5 Changing the depth range
You can change the depth range for the fishfinder screen.
You can choose from either:
•an automatic adjustment whereby the display automatically show the shallowest required range.
• manual adjustment of the depth range, up to the maximum depth displayed on the scrolling bottom and A-Scope images. Changes to the range affect all fishfinder windows.
To open the Range Adjust toolbar
1. Press the RANGE button.
To select manual or auto range mode
1. Open the Range Adjust toolbar.
2. Toggle to AUTO or MAN on the RANGE softkey.
3. Press OK.
Range shift
The DSM automatically adjusts the display to keep the bottom in the lower half of the display window. Alternatively, you can shift the image within the current range. Changes to the range shift are reflected in all Fishfinder windows.
To shift the range image
1. Open the Range Adjust toolbar.
2. Press the RANGE SHIFT softkey.
3. Select your desired setting using the trackpad.
4. Press OK.
To return to the standard fishfinder image
1. Press the RANGE softkey to select AUTO.
2. Press OK.
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6.6 Presentation options
The PRESENTATION softkey gives you access to VRM features (for measuring depth and distance), frequency view selection and a scroll control. These settings affect the monitor you are working on.
Gain and power
The gain settings alter the way the fishfinder processes background noise (also called clutter). Use of these settings can improve the fishfinder readout.
For optimum performance, use the auto settings.
Gain settings
To adjust gain settings:
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Press the GAIN softkey
3. Select from the appropriate options on the toolbar.
You can adjust the following aspects of the gain:
• Gain
• Color Gain
• TVG
• Color Threshold
Gain
The gain adjusts the return threshold, above which the fishfinder will show an object on the screen
Auto Settings:
• Low (the default setting)
is ideal for viewing fishfinder images
with a minimum of background noise while you cruise to your fishing spot. Only the strongest echoes are displayed.
• Medium is a slightly higher gain setting that displays more detail.
• High provides the most detail, but also displays the most back­ground noise and surface clutter.
Manual setting:
• Use the slider to set your required gain value.
Gain should be set high enough to see fish and bottom detail but without too much background noise. Generally, high gain is better in deep or clear water; low gain is better for shallow or murky water. The default setting for manual gain is 75%.
Color Gain
This sets the lower limit for the strongest echo color. All echoes with a signal strength above this value are displayed in the strongest color. Those with a weaker value are divided equally between the remaining colors. Setting a low value produces a wide band for the weakest color, but a small signal band for the other colors; setting a high value gives a wide band for the strongest color, but a small sig­nal band for the other colors.
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TVG (Time Varied Gain)
The TVG (Time Varied Gain) reduces clutter by varying the gain throughout the water column. This function is useful for reducing the appearance of ‘noise’.
Increasing the TVG value increases the maximum depth to which TVG is applied; decreasing it reduces the maximum depth. A low TVG value has little effect on gain in shallow water; a high value decreases the gain in shallow water so that only the strongest ech­oes are displayed.
Power setting
The power setting controls the power level of the transducer.
To adjust power settings:
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Select from the appropriate POWER options on the toolbar.
3. In manual mode, use the trackpad to choose the power setting you want to use.
4. Press OK.
Power settings:
• Auto
This is the default setting. When it is selected the DSM automat­ically determines the required power setting based on the current depth, speed, and (bottom) signal strength.
• Manual
If you wish to manually adjust the power to suit current condi­tions, you can adjust the power level between 0% and 100%, in 10% increments. Lower
power levels are normally used in depth
ranges less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) and higher
power levels are typi-
cally selected for depths greater than 12 ft. (3.7 m).
Dual / Single frequency view
Dual frequency operation allows the sonar to operate and display 2 frequencies simultaneously.
If the preset you are using has two frequencies, you can view either one or both of those frequencies in separate windows.
To set frequency views
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Toggle to F1, F2 or BOTH on the VIEW softkey.
3. Press OK.
To configure your transducer for dual frequency
1. With a fishfinder window active, press and hold the PAGE/MENU button.
2. Select Configure Frequency Presets.
3. Use the trackpad to assign the required preset frequencies
Note: The DUAL preset has dual frequency values as a default
setting.
See Configure Preset Frequency settings on page 84 for more infor­mation on assigning frequencies.
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Measuring depth and distance
The fishfinder display gives you various methods of measuring depth and distance:
• Depth reading - your current depth. The size and position of this readout can be changed in the Fishfinder display Setup menu (see page 84).
• Depth lines - horizontal dashed lines drawn at regular intervals to indicate the depth from the surface. These are switched on/off in the Fishfinder Display Setup menu (see page 84).
• Depth Target ID - depths noted against recognized targets. The sensitivity of these IDs is directly linked to the Fish Alarm sensi­tivity; the greater the fish alarm sensitivity, the greater the number of labelled returns. These targets are switched on/off in the Fishfinder Display Setup menu (see page 84).
• Cursor depth - the depth and the distance from your boat
marked by the cursor, is indicated in the data bar at the top of the screen. This performs in a similar way to a VRM, but without lines.
• VRMs - to indicate the distance behind your boat and the depth below of selected objects.
Note: When multiple fishfinder windows are open, we recommend
you have the depth reading displayed in at least one window.
Measuring depth and distance with VRM
You can use a Variable Range Marker (VRM) to determine the depth and distance-behind-boat of an object. These markers consist of a horizontal (depth) line and a vertical (distance-behind-boat) line; each of which are marked with the appropriate measurement and are controlled individually.
VRM marker indicating depth of target
Depth reading
Depth line
Depth markers
Depth target ID
Cursor (depth indicated in data bar)
VRM marker indicating distance behind boat
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To make a measurement using VRM
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Press the VRM softkey.
3. Toggle to ON.
4. Pause the display to make it easier to position the VRM over the object.
5. Take your measurements:
To return the marker to its previous position, press CANCEL.
Adjusting the scroll mode and speed
Scroll speed
You can adjust the speed at which the display scrolls, but the same section of the bottom is displayed regardless of scrolling speed. A faster speed displays more detail. This is useful when you are look­ing for fish. If you select a slower speed the information remains on the display for longer.
The following options are available:
• Manual - This allows you to set the scroll speed as a percentage of the maximum scroll rate for that depth. The lower the percent­age, the slower the image will scroll. The default is manual adjustment with a full speed scroll (100%).
To select the scroll mode and speed
1. Open the Fishfinder Setup Menu.
2. Set your preferred values in the Manual Scroll Speed setting.
Pausing scroll
You can pause the display to see a ‘snapshot’ of the image. When a display is paused, scrolling stops but the depth indication continues to be updated.Scroll pause/resume affects the frequency showing on your display (both frequencies if two are selected) while other displays continue to scroll.
This allows you to inspect a paused image, place waypoints or VRMs, while the other frequency continues to scroll and detect fish.
To pause or resume scrolling
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Toggle settings on the SCROLL key.
3. Press OK
e.g.
,
OK
OK
RANGE
49ft
Measuring distance
Measuring depth
1.56nm
Move depth marker over target
e.g.
DEPTH
10ft
Move depth marker over target
12ft
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6.7 Placing waypoints
You can pause the scrolling image to place a waypoint at a position or target that you want to return to at a later date. When a waypoint is placed, its details are added to the Waypoint List and a vertical line labelled WPT is placed on screen. You can edit waypoints and navigate to them in an active fishfinder window.
To place a waypoint in Fishfinder mode
1. Press the WPTS button
2. Select the appropriate option:
• WAYPOINT AT CURSOR
• WAYPOINT AT VESSEL
• WAYPOINT AT LAT/LON
For further information on waypoints operation refer to Waypoints on
page 29:
6.8 Fishfinder alarms
There are a number of alarm messages associated with the fish­finder application.
• Fish Alarms - sound when a target meets the specified sensitiv-
ity level and, is within the depth limits (if enabled). The greater the fish alarm sensitivity, the greater the number of target image depths displayed.
• Shallow/Deep Alarms - sound when the DSM detects that the
depth is less than the shallow limit, or greater than the deep limit.
You can switch the alarms on, set the limits and specify the fish alarm sensitivity.
See also:
To configure that alarms refer to Alarm Setup Menu on page 131.
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6.9 Fishfinder Setup Menu
This section describes the settings you can change using the fish­finder setup menu. The setup menu contains settings that are likely to be changed infrequently.
For information on how to use setup menus, see Setup menus on
page 24.
To open the fishfinder setup menu
1. Make a fishfinder window active.
2. Press and hold the PAG E/MEN U button.
3. Select Fishfinder Setup.
Configure Preset Frequency settings
Select frequencies for the 4 preset operating modes. Frequencies for your transducer are automatically detected by the system. You can:
• Specify one or two frequencies for each of the four presets.
• Edit preset names (EDIT NAME softkey).
• Reset all presets to factory defaults (RESET ALL softkey).
• Reset a selected preset to factory defaults (RESET <PRESET> softkey).
To open the Setup Frequency Preset screen
1. With a fishfinder window active, press and hold the PAGE/ MENU
button.
2. Select Configure Frequency Presets.
Manual frequency selection
If you select a frequency manually, the fishfinder operates at that fixed frequency.
The frequency affects readout on the fishfinder display by altering the penetration of the sonar signal
• Lower frequencies scan a wide area and penetrate water well. Use these settings if you want a large coverage beneath your boat or if you are in deep water.
• Higher frequencies (200 Khz) scan a narrow area but produce more detail, especially at high boat speed. They are most useful in shallower waters (up to 1000 feet).
Automatic frequency selection
The system will set and adjust the frequency automatically to suit your transducer and operating conditions.
Screen settings
The Fishfinder setup menu has a number of settings associated with the appearance of the Fishfinder screen.
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To open the fishfinder setup menu
1. Make a fishfinder window active.
2. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button.
3. Select Fishfinder Setup.
Example display settings
Option
Available settings
Depth digit size Small
Medium Large
Depth Digit Position To p
Bottom
TargetDepth ID
Display depth readings for identified objects.
On Off
Depth Lines
Horizontal lines indicating depth
On Off
White Line
A white line along the contour of the sea bottom. This helps to distinguish objects close to the sea bed.
On Off
Bottom Fill
Solid color fill for the sea bottom.
On Off
Color Palette Night mode
Plus a number of other palette options.
Manual Scroll speed 100% to 10%
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ft
100
75
200 kHz: Auto
Gain: Auto High
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ft
100
75
200 kHz: Auto
Gain: Auto High
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ft
200 kHz: Auto
Gain: Auto High
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ft
75
200 kHz: Auto
Gain: Auto High
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Standard fishfinder image
The standard fishfinder image displays the bottom as a combination of features (mud, sand, fish targets etc) with various sonar signal strengths.
White line
When this feature is applied, a white lIne is drawn along the bottom (as defined by the digital depth value) and the detail below the bottom removed.
Fish near the bottom can now be seen more easily.
Bottom fill
When this feature is applied, the detail below the bottom is removed and replaced by a single contrasting color.
The bottom is now clearly defined and the fish near the bottom can be seen more easily.
White line and bottom fill
When both White Line and Bottom Fill are applied, the bottom is defined by a white line and the detail below it replaced by a single contrasting color.
Both the bottom and fish near the bottom are now clearly defined.
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Transducer settings
Nearby vessels equipped with a fishfinder, or certain physical condi­tions (like hard seabeds), can affect the DSM. Its setup menus enable you to change settings to allow for this.
Note: The setup options available depend upon the transducer
fitted to your vessel.
Fishfinder settings should not ordinarily require adjustment.
To open the fishfinder transducer settings menu:
1. Make a fishfinder window active.
2. Press and hold the PAG E/MEN U button.
3. Use the trackpad to select the Transducer Settings option.
Transducer options
• Select Transducer When selecting a transducer, the A-Series displays a list of pos­sibilities from which you can choose.
• Select Speed Transducer This option is only available if the selected transducer is one that does not include an integrated speed transducer.
• Frequency Calibration Hides the setup menu and brings up a set of soft keys to tune the transducer frequencies.
• Depth Offset (waterline) Offset represents the depth of the transducer (relative to the waterline)
• Speed and temperature offsets Calibrate the speed transducer and thermistor (if fitted).
• DSM Reset Restores all settings to factory default.
• Trip Counter Reset Zero the trip counter.
• Interference Rejection Removes spikes caused by interference from other fishfinder­enabled vessels.
• 2nd Echo Interference Rejection Finely adjust the ping rate according to the 2nd echo level.
• Ping Rate Limit (per sec) Provides a speed limiter. It can be useful to adjust ping rate to suit local conditions, for example when you are over a hard sea­bed or in shallow water.
• Ping Enable Normally enabled, you can disable the ping when appropriate: to test other equipment, or if there is a diver beneath the vessel, for example.
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Chapter 7: Sirius weather (US only)
Requires a Raymarine SR50 Sirius weather receiver.
With a Raymarine SR50 Sirius Weather Receiver installed in your boat’s system and a suitable subscription pur­chased, historical, live and forecast weather can be superimposed onto a world map. This can be used to check the weather for your current position or areas that you are planning to visit.
This chapter should be read in conjunction with your Sirius Weather Receiver handbook:
Chapter contents
• 7.1 System requirements on page 88
• 7.2 Using Sirius Weather on page 88
• 7.3 Animated weather graphics on page 94
• 7.4 Viewing weather reports on page 95
• 7.5 Troubleshooting on page 96
• 7.6 Weather application setup on page 96
See also
•Disclaimer For disclaimer see page 150.
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7.1 System requirements
Before you can use the weather application you need to:
• Obtain a Sirius ID number. (For full details, see the Sirius Instal­lation handbook.)
• Customize a page set to include a weather application.
• Specify the weather elements that you wish to display.
• For the A-Series to display weather data, it must be connected to an SR50 Sirius Receiver which is supplying the appropriate data.
• For your vessel to be displayed and for weather reports to be available at your position, you need a fix for your boat’s position and be within range of Sirius satellites.
For further information on installing and commissioning a weather receiver, see the SR50 Weather Receiver Installation Guide.
7.2 Using Sirius Weather
Creating a weather page
A weather application window is not included in the pre-configured page sets. You therefore need to customize a page set to include one. For information about how to do that, see Page sets on
page 126.
The weather display
The main features of the weather display are shown below.
Note: Time shown can be either for the time of latest data or
animation time/date, as appropriate.
FIND SHIP
DISPLAY
GRAPHICS...
ANIMATE
WEATHER...
WEATHER
REPORTS...
PRESENTATION...
2400 nm Medium
Marine zone
Range Animation time/data
Status bar
Weather soft keys
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Signal strength
Wave heights
Surface observation stations
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Specifying meteorological elements
You can choose to view textual weather reports or animated graph­ics for specific weather element.
To specify meteorological elements
1. Make a weather window active.
2. Press the DISPLAY GRAPHICS softkey.
3. Select a weather element and make the appropriate setting for
each element you are interested in.
4. Press OK.
Moving around the weather map
When you open the weather application, a world map is displayed. Use the cursor to move around the map and the range button to zoom in and out.
To re-centre the map on your boat, use the FIND SHIP softkey.
Placing waypoints
The waypoint button operates as normal when a weather window is active, but you need to make the chart window active to see any waypoints created.
Weather symbols
The system has a number of symbols to describe aspects of the weather
Many symbols have additional data associated with them. If this is the case, the object window will contain the text “OK for more info”.
To display additional data for meteorological objects
1. Highlight the object.
2. If a pop-up indicates that additional data is available, press OK to see it.
Weather symbols
Waves (blues) Canadian radar (Dark greens-yellow)
Storm cast
Cities (grey)
Surface observation stations (pink)
Lightning
Wind
Sea surface temperature
( green-yellow-orange)
Weather symbols
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22
22
24
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Storm track symbols
Precipitation (NOWRad)
NOWRad displays the type and level of precipitation:
Storm Cast
Storm cast arrows indicate the direction and speed of a storm.
Color
Precipitation type
Intensity (dBz)
Light green Rain 15-19
Medium green Rain 20-29
Dark green Rain 30-39
Surface pressure
Squall line (red)
Hurricane (Category 1-5)
Tropical storm
Tropical disturbance,
tropical depression
Storm Tracks symbols
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High / low pressure (blue & red)
Cold front (blue)
Warm front (red)
Occluded front (purple)
Stationary front (red-blue)
Trough (brown)
Isobars (grey)
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Dry line (red)
Yellow Rain 40-44
Orange Rain 45-49
Light red Rain 50-54
Dark red Rain 55 +
Light blue Snow 5-19
Dark blue Snow 20 +
Light pink Mixed 5-19
Dark pink Mixed 20 +
Color
Precipitation type
Intensity (dBz)
Direction of storm
Speed of storm
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22
24
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Sea surface temperature (SST)
The temperature range of the sea surface is indicated by shading, from low temperatures to higher temperatures through blue-green­yellow-orange-red.
Canadian radar
Canadian radar shows the intensity of precipitation for Canada. Unlike NOWRad, Canadian radar does not show the precipitation type.
Tracking storms
You can use the STORM TRACK function to monitor significant storms in your area. These include tropical disturbances, depres­sions, storms and cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons and super­typhoons.
The display shows the path the storm has taken, its current and forecast position, the wind radii (for its current position only), and its current direction and speed of travel.
Color Intensity (mm/hr)
Transparent 0.00-0.20
Light green 0.21-1.00
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Medium green 1.01-4.00
Dark green 4.01-12.00
Yellow 12.01-24.00
Orange 24.01-50.00
Light red 50.01-100
Dark red 100.01 +
Color Intensity (mm/hr)
Hurricane
(Category 1-5)
Tropical storm
Tropical disturbance,
tropical depression
Storm Tracks symbols
These symbols are displayed on screen in three different colours: Grey - historical, Red - current, Orange - forecast
Move the cursor over the symbol for additional information.
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Tropical storm data
Tropical storm data can be displayed for a selected storm. The data includes:
• The storm’s name, type, date and time.
• The position, direction and speed of travel of the storm.
• The pressure and maximum wind speed and gusts.
Lightning
The system puts a lightning symbol at every cloud-to-ground strike recorded within the last 5, 10 and 15 minutes.
Surface observation stations
You can view current or historical weather data at surface observa­tion stations.
City forecasts
The Cities option gives you access to details of city weather fore­casts. Forecasts for up to three days may be available.
Strike recorded in last 0 - 5 minutes
Strike recorded in last 5 - 10 minutes
More recent strikes overlay older ones
Strike recorded in last 10 - 15 minutes
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Lightning Strikes
Buoy Station C - MAN WSI NWS
All surface observations stations are represented by a pink symbol:
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Wind
This option displays the current wind direction and magnitude. You can choose (using the Weather Setup Menu) to display the wind symbol as either an arrow or a wind barb. Wind arrows give an indi­cation of wind speed - the larger the arrow the stronger the wind.
Wind barbs give a more precise representation of wind speed:
Waves
This option gives you wave period, wave direction and wave height data.
Wave height is displayed in 16 levels:
3-7 kts 8-12 kts 13-17 kts 18-22 kts 23-27 kts 28-32 kts 33-37 kts
38-42 kts
43-47 kts 48-52 kts
53-57 kts
78-82 kts73-77 kts68-72 kts63-67 kts58-62 kts 88-92 kts83-87 kts 98-102 kts93-97 kts
Wind speed symbols
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etc.
Example Drg
Waves shown in 16 shades of colour from:
Reds - Highest waves Greens - Intermediate waves Blues - Lowest waves
Cuba
Florida
Wave height ranges
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Surface pressure
This option shows surface pressure data using standard meteoro­logical symbols.
Viewing data for a specific position
It is possible to display the sea temperature, wind speed and direc­tion, wave height, precipitation intensity and type for a location specified by you. The marine zone is also shown.
To view data for a specific position
1. Move the cursor to the required position.
2. Press OK.
7.3 Animated weather graphics
The animated weather feature allows you to view an animation from the current time for:
• The forecast for wind and wave activity or surface pressure.
• The weather radar history loop (NOWRad).
You cannot display information by moving the cursor over a symbol when animation is running.
The range and trackpad controls do however remain operable, pro­vided the PAUSE option has not been selected. Ranging or panning causes the animation to restart.
The animation stops if you press any of the ACTIVE, PAGE, DATA, WPS/MOB, or PAGE/MENU buttons, or if you close the window containing the animation.
To set up an animated weather graphic
1. Press the ANIMATE WEATHER softkey.
2. Toggle to the required setting on the ANIMATE TYPE softkey.
3. Toggle to the required option on the FORECAST softkey (wind, wave or surface pressure).
To run an animation
1. Press the ANIMATE WEATHER softkey.
2. Toggle to ON with the ANIMATE softkey.
The status bar indicates the time-frame displayed. The weather radar history provides up to eight images of data covering the last two hours, at 15-minute intervals.
To pause an animation
1. Press the PAUSE softkey.
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Squall line (red)
High pressure
(blue)
High pressure
(red)
Cold front (blue)Warm front (red)
Occluded front
(purple)
Stationary front
(red-blue)
Trough (brown) Isobars (grey)
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Dry line (brown)
Example Drg
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7.4 Viewing weather reports
The following weather reports are available:
• Tropical statements.
• Marine warnings.
• Marine zone forecasts.
• Watchbox warnings.
Each report type may contain several bulletins; the window can be scrolled to view all the data.
To view weather reports
1. Press the WEATHER REPORTS softkey.
2. Press the appropriate softkey for the type of report you want. If available, select the relevant option on the FORECAST AT softkey
(ship or cursor).
Watchbox warnings
When a tornado or thunderstorm warning is received, the system generates a watchbox alert:
Use the trackpad to scroll through the report.
You can set the range for the watchbox alert to: OFF; 50; 150; 300; 500 and ALL using the weather setup menu. Any watchbox outside of the selected range will not trigger the alarm. (Units vary according to the configuration of your system.)
You can switch off the marine watchbox alert (using the Weather Setup Menu, see page 97) or set the watchbox status to hide. Reports continue to be added to the database, irrespective of the alert and show/hide status.
To clear a watchbox alert
1. Press ACKNOWLEDGE.
The alert is removed from the display but you can still see the watchbox warning by using the Weather Reports softkeys.
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Warning type and period for which warning is valid
Watchbox report text
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Displaying marine watchboxes
When the marine watchboxes feature is ON (default), any regions for which a watchbox is valid are highlighted on the weather map as a red polygon.
To show or hide watchboxes
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
2. Toggle to the appropriate setting on the WATCHBOX softkey.
To display watchbox data
1. Highlight the watchbox.
2. Press OK to display the Object Info pop-up screen.
3. Press OK again to display the watchbox data.
7.5 Troubleshooting
7.6 Weather application setup
With a weather window active, the Weather Setup Menu is available from the system Setup menu.
To open the Weather Setup Menu
1. With a weather window active, press and hold the PAGE/MENU button.
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Watchbox alert warning area
Problem Reason
Boat symbol not displayed No position fix
FIND SHIP softkey greyed-out No position fix
Boat symbol drawn as a solid circle No heading or COG available
‘No Connection’ message is displayed in the status bar
No signal received from SR50; check cabling and that SR50 is powered.
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2. Select Weather Setup menu.
FUNCTION OPTION
Sirius Weather User ID Details the Weather ID obtained from Sirius and keyed in on your display.
(as advised)
Wind Symbol Graphic used for wind symbol
Arrow Barb
Marine Watchbox Alerts Enables alert when watchbox is issued.
OFF 50nm 150nm 300nm 500nm ALL
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Chapter 8: Sirius Audio (US only)
Requires a Raymarine SR50 Sirius weather receiver.
If you have a Sirius SR50 data receiver installed, you can use the A-Series system to control satellite radio broadcasts.
Refer to the SR50 documentation for installation information.
Chapter contents
• 8.1 Using Sirius Radio on page 100
• 8.2 Parental locking on page 103
• 8.3 Favourite song alerts on page 103
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8.1 Using Sirius Radio
To start using Sirius radio
1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button.
2. Select Sirius Satellite Radio from the options displayed.
The Sirius Radio Control screen opens:
Information contained on the Sirius Radio Control screen includes:
• Current channel name, number and category
• Play data for the current channel
• Date and time
• Receiver ID and signal strength
Use the softkeys and trackpad to control audio functions.
The toolbar gives you access to the functions outlined below.
Tuning to a channel
From the Sirius Control screen, you tune to channels using the trackpad or the alphanumeric keys.
MUTE ON/OFF Controls the mute setting.
PRESETS Displays a list of preset channels and the full
channel list with modify options. Use the trackpad to scroll through the list of presets.
SETUP CHANNELS Gives access to the Edit Presets, Edit Alerts,
Edit Channel Access, Scan Channels softkeys.
ALERTS Lets you set up an alert to tell you when favou-
rite songs or artists are played on any channel.
BROWSE Scroll to view play data and to select channels,
presets, or categories.
Trackpad up Next channel.
Trackpad down Previous channel.
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