Standard Horizon CP500 User Manual
GPS Chart Plotters
CP500
12" W AAS GPS Chart Plotter
Owner's Manual
WARNING!!!
Electronic charts displayed by the GPS Chart Plotter are believed to be accurate and
reliable, but are not intended to be a substitute for the official charts, which should
remain your main reference for all matters related to the execution of safe
navigation.
For this reason we would like to remind you that you should carry on board and use
the official published and approved nautical charts.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class A digital devices. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference
with radio communications.
There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instance. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to correct the
problem by relocating the equipment.
Consult an authorized STANDARD HORIZION dealer or other qualified service
technician if the problem cannot be corrected. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device cannot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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CAUTION
- The GPS Chart Plotter is designed for maritime use. To avoid water intrusion
ensure the C-MAP C-CARD door is completely closed.
- Extensive exposure to heat may result in damage to the GPS Chart Plotter.
- The GPS Chart Plotter contains dangerous high voltage circuits which only
experienced technicians can handle.
- STANDARD HORIZON will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use
of this material.
CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE GPS CHART PLOTTER SCREEN
Cleaning of the chart plotter screen is a very important operation and must be done
carefully. Since the surface is covered by a antireflective coating, the procedure for
cleaning all the surfaces can be performed using the following procedure: You need
a tissue or lens tissue and a cleaning spray (Windex) containing Isopropanol (a
normal spray cleaner sold for the PC screen, for example PolaClear by Polaroid).
Fold the tissue or lens tissue into a triangular shape, moisten the tip and use the
index finger behind a corner to move the tissue across the surface, in overlapping
side to side strokes. If the tissue is too wet, a noticeable wet film will be left in its path
and you will need to repeat the process. If too dry, the tissue won’t glide easily, and
may damage the surface.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................11
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................11
1.1 PACKING LIST ......................................................................................................11
1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................12
1.3 RADAR UNIT SUPPLIED BY SI-TEX USA............................................................12
2. GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................................13
2.0 MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER ............................................................ 13
2.1 BRACKET MOUNTING ..........................................................................................13
2.3 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA MOUNTING ............................................................. 14
2.3.0 Flush mounting the antenna ...................................................................... 14
2.3.1 GPS cable .................................................................................................. 15
2.3.2 GPS antenna connections.........................................................................15
3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................................................................................... 21
3.0 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................................21
3.0.1 The alphanumeric keys..............................................................................22
3.1 GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................. 23
3.1.0 Power On, Off and ShuttlePoint knob operation ....................................... 23
3.1.1 Cursor Vs. Home Mode .............................................................................24
3.1.2 Cursor and Menu selection speed.............................................................24
3.1.3 Changing the Ships Icon ........................................................................... 24
3.1.4 Changing the backlight and contrast ......................................................... 25
3.1.5 Selecting North Up or Course Up .............................................................. 25
3.2 ADJUSTING THE TIME ......................................................................................... 26
3.3 SELECTING LORAN TD OR OTHER COORDINATE SYSTEM ..........................27
3.4 CHANGING THE CHART COLOR.........................................................................27
3.5 SELECTING PAGES WITH SOFT KEYS..............................................................28
3.6 CUSTOMIZING THE SOFT KEYS.........................................................................28
3.7 OTHER SETTINGS IN GENERAL SETUP MENU ................................................ 29
3.8 ABOUT PAGE ......................................................................................................30
4. USING FIND SERVICES & MORE FUNCTION .............................................................. 31
4.0 PORT SERVICES...................................................................................................31
4.1 OTHER AVAILABLE SEARCHES..........................................................................31
4.2 INFO ON LAKES ....................................................................................................32
4.2.0 Quick Info On Lakes .................................................................................. 32
4.2.1 Full Info On Lakes......................................................................................32
5. C-MAP MAX OVERVIEW ................................................................................................. 35
5.0 INSERTING THE C-CARD ..................................................................................... 35
6. MAP FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................37
6.0 MAX FUNCTIONS MENU ...................................................................................... 37
6.0.0 Zoom Type ................................................................................................. 37
6.0.1 Fonts & Symbols........................................................................................37
6.0.2 Perspective View .......................................................................................38
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6.0.3 Dynamic Nav-Aids .....................................................................................38
6.0.4 Safety Status Bar (DSI - Data Safety Indicator)........................................39
6.0.5 Currents Prediction .................................................................................... 40
6.0.6 Pictures & Diagrams .................................................................................. 41
How to show the pictures or diagrams of a Multimedia Object.................41
6.0.7 Enhanced Port Info .................................................................................... 42
7. CREATING MARKS ......................................................................................................43
7.0 CREATING A NEW MARK USING THE CHART PAGE ....................................... 43
7.1 EDITING a MARK ................................................................................................... 43
7.1.0 Deleting a Mark or Waypoint .....................................................................44
7.1.1 Moving a Mark or Waypoint ....................................................................... 44
7.2 MARKS/WAYPOINTS LIST ...................................................................................45
7.3 CREATING/MODIFY A NEW MARK In THE USER POINTS LIST ......................46
7.4 GOTO CURSOR.....................................................................................................46
8. MAN OVER BOARD (MOB) FUNCTION ......................................................................... 49
8.0 PLACING A MOB POINT .......................................................................................49
8.1 DELETING A MOB POINT ..................................................................................... 49
9. ROUTES ......................................................................................................51
9.0 CREATING A ROUTE USING WAYPOINTS ........................................................51
9.1 CHANGING NAME TO A ROUTE..........................................................................51
9.2 MAKING ADDITIONAL ROUTES...........................................................................52
9.3 CREATING A ROUTE USING MARKS ON THE CHART PAGE .......................... 52
9.4 INSERTING A WAYPOINT INTO A ROUTE .........................................................53
9.5 GOTO A ROUTE ....................................................................................................53
9.5.0 By select Route..........................................................................................53
9.5.1 By Cursor key ............................................................................................ 53
9.6 OTHER SETTINGS IN ROUTE MENU .................................................................. 53
10. TRACKS ......................................................................................................55
10.0 TRACKING ......................................................................................................55
10.0.0 Saving and starting a new Track ...............................................................56
10.0.1 Other Settings in Track Menu....................................................................56
10.1 USING THE TRIP LOG ..........................................................................................56
10.1.0 Resetting the Trip Log ...............................................................................57
11. USER C-CARD ...................................................................................................... 59
11.0 USER C-CARD MENU ...........................................................................................59
11.0.0 Formatting the User C-CARD .................................................................... 59
11.0.1 Transferring files to the optional User C-CARD ........................................60
11.0.2 Loading a file..............................................................................................60
11.0.3 Deleting a file from the User C-CARD.......................................................60
11.0.4 Changing the User C-CARD ...................................................................... 60
12. PAGES ......................................................................................................61
12.0 CHART PAGE ......................................................................................................62
12.0.0 Window Selections ....................................................................................62
12.0.1 Additional Functions on Chart page ..........................................................62
12.0.2 Turning Off Information on Icon Points .....................................................63
12.0.3 Display Mode .............................................................................................63
12.0.4 Customizing the Map Configurations ........................................................ 65
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12.0.5 Customizing the Data Windows ................................................................ 65
12.1 NAVIGATION PAGE ..............................................................................................66
12.2 HIGHWAY PAGE ...................................................................................................66
12.3 CELESTIAL PAGE .................................................................................................67
12.4 GPS STATUS PAGE..............................................................................................67
12.5 NMEA DISPLAY PAGE..........................................................................................68
12.6 NMEA DATA PAGE................................................................................................69
12.7 NMEA DEPTH, WIND SPEED, TEMP AND SOG TREND PAGES...................... 69
12.8 VHF DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING....................................................................69
12.8.0 DSC Distress Call ......................................................................................70
12.8.1 Position Request........................................................................................70
13. ADVANCED SETTINGS ...................................................................................................71
13.0 INPUT/OUTPUT (NMEA) CONNECTION..............................................................71
13.1 NAVIGATE ...................................................................................................... 71
13.2 COMPASS ......................................................................................................72
13.3 ALARMS ......................................................................................................72
14. AIS ......................................................................................................75
14.0 AIS SYSTEM DEFINITIONS..................................................................................75
14.1 AIS MENU ......................................................................................................76
14.2 TO SET THE CHART PLOTTER FOR RECEIVING AIS ......................................76
14.3 QUICK INFO ON AIS TARGET .............................................................................. 76
15. C-MAP WEATHER SERVICE...........................................................................................77
15.0 C-MAP WEATHER SERVICE MENU .................................................................... 77
15.0.0 Load From File ...........................................................................................77
15.0.1 Forecast .....................................................................................................78
15.0.2 Real Time View .......................................................................................... 78
15.0.3 Type of Data .............................................................................................. 78
16. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................79
17. TECHNICAL TESTS ......................................................................................................81
17.0 SYSTEM TEST ...................................................................................................... 81
17.0.0 RAM Menu (reset)......................................................................................81
17.0.1 DIM Menu...................................................................................................81
17.0.2 Cartridges (used by Standard Horizon Technicians) ................................82
17.0.3 Serial Ports (used by Standard Horizon Technicians) ..............................82
18. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................83
18.0 GPS WAAS SMART Receiver Specifications ........................................................ 85
19. APPENDIX: TERMS ......................................................................................................87
ANALITYCAL INDEX ......................................................................................................89
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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the CP500. Whether this is your first GPS Chart
Plotter, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON equipment, the STANDARD HORIZON
organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of CP500. STANDARD HORIZON
technical support personnel stand behind every product we sell, and our Product Support
team invites you to contact us should you require technical advice or assistance, at 800/7672450, or marinetech@vxstdusa.com.
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
The CP500 is a precision-crafted GPS Chart Plotters with a 16 Channel WAAS highperformance receiver for the Global Positioning System (EGNOS Europe, MSAS Asia)
constellation of satellites, providing precise location data with a host of navigation features.
Ideal for nautical use and sealed against water ingress. The GPS Chart Plotter is housed in
a rugged, impact-resistant case with outstanding ergonomic design, for effortless operation.
The advanced features of the GPS Chart Plotter include:
· 12-inch sunlight viewable display
· Full VGA 800 x 600 high resolution LCD
· 16 channel WAAS GPS antenna with 15 meter of cable
· 2 Video camera or DVD (NTSC or PAL) inputs
· 1 VGA video output, connects to compatible TV or monitor
· Customizable Picture In Picture video window
· Dual Frequency Fish Finder capable with optional FF520 and transducer
· Capable of using a RADAR Antenna (USA only)
· AIS Target and information capable
· C-Map NT
· World wide background map with detail to 2NM included
· Stores up to 3000 Marks and 50 Routes
· 3-year waterproof warranty
+
or MAX Cartography capable.
1.1 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the CP500 is first opened, please check for the following contents.
If any parts are missing contact the dealer this GPS Chart Plotter was purchased from.
Accessories and replacement parts may be ordered from STANDARD HORIZON’s Parts
Department at 767/827-7600 ext 6800 or email at
PART CODE ITEM
S8002251 External bracket (includes two knob-screws)
S8002252 Dust cover
T9101553 PWR ACC1 & ACC2 cable
S8002253 Flush mounting screws
Q7000619 GPS ANT Unit GSU Series UX0GSU50SD*
EM029U100 Owner’s Manual
EM029U500 Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: “*” is a revision number
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yaesuparts@vxstdusa.com.
1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
1.3 RADAR UNIT SUPPLIED BY SI-TEX USA
The Radar antenna will be supplied by SI-TEX in USA only and the part code is as follows:
MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
MDS-1 2kW 24 Mile 12.4” diameter Radome antenna
MDS-8 2kW 24 Mile 20” diameter Radome antenna
MDS-9 4kW 36 Mile 23.5” diameter Radome antenna
MDS-10-4 4kW 48 Mile 4Ft Open Array
MDS-10-5 4kW 48 Mile 5Ft Open Array
NOTE
Please contact to the Standard Horizon Authorized dealer, STANDARD HORIZON technical
support or SI-TEX directly for additional information.
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2. GETTING STARTED
Through this manual you will see highlighted words. Please refer to the legend below:
[MENU] If you see brackets around a bold and capital letter word this refers to a key press.
[CHART] If you see brackets around a bold and small capital letter word this refers to a Soft Key
GENERAL SETUP When a word(s) is bold capital letters and underlined, this refers to a menu selection
2.0 MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER
The CP500 is supplied with hardware for bracket or flush mounting. Below are pictures
showing actual examples of the two types of installation.
press.
item.
2.1 BRACKET MOUNTING
Before installing ensure the area the bracket is mounted to is strong enough to support the
weight of the GPS Chart Plotter especially while under way. After the location is found,
attach the mounting base to the area using the supplied hardware.
The CP500 is supplied with a flush mount template for the cutout hole and screw holes
required to install the GPS Chart Plotter.
NOTE
Before drilling holes make sure there is enough room to mount the GPS Chart Plotter and there
are no obstructions.
1. After a location is found, peel the template label from the backing and apply the label
to the mounting area.
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2. Drill a hole in one area of the cutout area that will allow the blade of a jigsaw to be
inserted. Insert and cut out the area on the panel using the jigsaw.
3. Next drill the four holes required to insert the GPS Chart Plotter with the mounting studs.
4. Install the mounting studs on the GPS Chart Plotter and insert into the mounting hole.
5. Attach the GPS Chart Plotter to the mounting location by attaching the supplied
hardware to the mounting studs.
2.3 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA MOUNTING
The CP500 is supplied with a external GPS WAAS antenna with 15 meter of routing cable.
This antenna is designed to be mounted on a base, installed on an extension or even flush
mounted.
”]
[0.13
Ø3.2mm
Ø8 mm [0.31"]
GPS OVERALL SHAPE
GPS Base Mount
GPS Flush Mount
GPS Flush Mount Holes
Choose a location for the antenna that has a clear view of the sky and is not located within
3 FT of Radar or other transmitting antennas. Ensure there are no major obstructions or
fixtures in the immediate proximity to the antenna. The antenna relies on direct “line of sight”
satellite reception. If you are unsure of the chosen location, temporarily mount the antenna
in the desired location to verify correct operation. If mounted close to Radar, after the GPS
Chart Plotter has a fix, turn on the Radar to ensure the GPS Chart Plotter holds the fix (use
the GPS Status Page). The thread used on the antenna is an industry standard (1inch
14TPI) used on a wide range of mounting brackets. Due to the manufacturing process of
these mounting brackets, the antenna may not tighten all the way down onto all the threads.
This is no concern however as the antenna must be tightened until the antenna stops
rotating.
NOTE
The antenna cable can be cut and spliced to ease installation. Care must be taken when
reconnecting the antenna cable to protect from water and corrosion.
2.3.0 Flush mounting the antenna
NOTE
Before drilling holes, it is recommended the antenna be positioned where the location is planned,
cable connected to the GPS Chart Plotter and power turned On to ensure a GPS Fix is received.
1. Remove the threaded base from the antenna dome.
2. To ease installation a flush mounting template for the antenna has been included.
3. Apply the mounting template sticker to the area that was verified for GPS reception.
4. Then, drill out the 0.31” (8mm) and 0.13” (3.2mm) holes, and remove the template.
5. Insert the cable into the 0.31” (8mm) hole and route to the GPS Chart Plotter.
6. Apply a small amount or RTV to the under side of the antenna.
7. Place the antenna and then screw it into place using the screws.
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NOTE
In some cases the screw may not be long enough, if this happens simply apply more RTV to the
underside of the antenna to glue it into place.
2.3.1 GPS cable
The following table is to be used as a reference.
CONNECTOR,
1
5
2
6
4
3
1
2
3
6
6pins
CABLE,
Wire Color
RED
GREEN
BROWN
BLACK/YELLOW/SHIELD
FUNCTION
+10-35 Vdc
GPS RX+
GPS TX+
GND/COMMON
SMART GPS
SENSOR
2.3.2 GPS antenna connections
2.3.2.0 PWR & ACC 1 Cable
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
1. The CP500 is supplied with a fuse and holder. This fuse should be installed into the Black
wire to protect the NMEA Output/Input circuits from becoming damaged.
2. Two Accessory cables (exactly the same cable) are supplied with the CP500.
3. Connect one of the Accessory cables to the PWR ACC 1 connector on the rear panel.
The other Accessory cable is used to connect to ACC 2 connector.
4. This cable has many wires, however only the RED and BLACK wires are used to
connect to a switched battery supply. Refer to the image below. For additional
connections refer to NMEA connections.
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NMEA CONNECTIONS
The CP500 PWR ACC 1 connector is also used to attach NMEA devices such as AIS
Receivers, digital instruments, Personal Computers, autopilots and the optional FF520
BOX FISH FINDER.
*NOTE: AIS RECEIVER OPTION (for more information on AIS refer to Section 14)
When an optional AIS receiver is connected, Port 1 of the NMEA In/Out Communication
Setup menu must be changed to AIS 38400 as shown below for communications.
1. From the Chart page, press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP
MENU and press [ENT].
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ADVANCED SETUP and press [ENT] or move
the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight IN/OUT CONNECTIONS and press [ENT] or
move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight PORT 1 INPUT and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up/down to select AIS 38400 and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
6. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left until the Chart page is shown.
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**NOTE: FF520 FISH FINDER OPTION
STANDARD HORIZON offers an optional BLACK BOX FISH FINDER called the FF520.
When connected to the CP500, Port 2 of the NMEA In/Out Communication Setup menu
must be changed to FF520 as shown below for communications.
1. From the Chart page, press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP
MENU and press [ENT].
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ADVANCED SETUP and press [ENT] or move
the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight IN/OUT CONNECTIONS and press [ENT] or
move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight PORT 2 INPUT and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up/down to select FF520 and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
6. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left until the Chart page is shown.
***NOTE: AUTOPILOT CONNECTION
Care must be taken when connecting the GPS Chart Plotter to an autopilot. Normally Port
3 (Yellow wire) will be used to connect to an Autopilot input, however older autopilots may
not be able to read the sentences due to the talker ID that is being used (II Integrated
Instrument). If the autopilot connections are made to Port 3 (Yellow wire) and the autopilot
is not reading the sentences, change the connections to Port 1 (Brown) or 2 (White) and
change the sentences to APA, APB, XTE, COG and BOD.
PERSONAL COMPUTER CONNECTION / SETUP
Any of the NMEA ports can be used to send and receive Marks, Routes and tracks to PC
programs.
The CP500 uses NMEA WPL and RTE sentences to share information from the PC. Refer
to the table below for connection to a Serial DB9 connector.
SETTING UP THE COM PORT
The send and receive default is Port 1. To change the port follow the directions below:
1. Press [MENU] twice. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ADVANCED SETUP and
press [ENT].
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight IN/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS and press the
[ENT].
3. Select SEND/REC RTE&MARKS and press [ENT].
4. Choose the desired port number and press [ENT].
5. Press [CLR] until the chart page is shown.
Send or Receiving RTE and WPL
1. Press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight USER POINTS and press
[ENT].
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight Marks/Waypoints and press [ENT].
3. After the messages are sent or received a popup window will be shown.
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2.3.2.1 ACC 2 CONNECTOR
This cable allows connections to a VHF, NMEA device with NMEA Output or the Input of
the optional Radar antenna.
*NOTE: RADAR Antenna connection (optional)
When an optional Radar antenna is connected to the CP500, Port 5 of the NMEA In/Out is
disabled. Contact Standard Horizon for details or refer the Radar Antenna’s manual for
setup details.
VHF Connections
To connect the CP500 to the above VHF wires a port will be needed to be selected. Refer
to the ACC 2 connections for a connection example.
NOTE
The optional FF520 uses port 2 when connected and the optional Radar antenna uses port 5. When
these optional devices are connected use port 1, 2 or 4 Input and Output to connect to the VHF radio.
Some manufacturers of DSC VHF’s are not capable of receiving NMEA DSC sentences from the
CP500. Refer to the Owner’s Manual and confirm the VHF can receive NMEA DSC and DSE
sentences.
VGA Video Output
The CP500 has:
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· One VGA output
Allows connection to a compatible TV or monitor using the optional VGAC10
adapter cable.
· Two NTSC or PAL Video Inputs
NTSC or PAL video inputs allowing a camera, DVD or VCR. To connect a video
source use the optional ACVC10 cable (3 pin to RCA phone adapter).
The CP500 has the capability to select the Video Input in three ways.
a) From the menu
1. Press [MENU] twice and move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight VIDEO INPUT and
press [ENT].
2. A menu appears with the following options:
. ACTIVATE VIDEO, the possible choices are Full Screen View, PiP (Picture in
Picture) View and Auto Switch (*).
- If Full Screen View is chosen, the GPS Chart Plotter will show a warning message
with the instructions to adjust the image from the Video Input. If the user agrees
to proceed, the image from the video input will be shown.
- If Picture in Picture (PiP) View is chosen, a Video Input image can be shown on
a window and placed over the selected page at full screen. By moving the
ShuttlePoint knob, the PiP image is moved. When the focus is on the PiP image,
press [CLR] to close the PiP image.
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- If Auto Switch is chosen, all the menus will be closed and the video input will be
shown switching between the Video Input Full View (if connected) and the selected
page. See next section for details of setting up the switching times. If the user
agrees to proceed, the image from the video input and the GPS Chart Plotter page
will be shown intermittently. The intermittence time is selected by Switching
Timeout item.
. SWITCHING TIMEOUT, the possible choices are 5,10,30 sec, 1, 5, 10 min. Allows
selecting the timing to change from Video Input and GPS Chart Plotter display.
. RESTORE DEFAULTS, allows restoring the factory defaults for the Input picture
adjustment. When Restore default is executed, the message “OK” is shown next to
the selected menu item.
NOTE
If the video signal is not present on the video connector, the corresponding item in the menu will
be shown in gray and will not be selectable.
b) Quick Activation by pressing [CLR] for 1 second
Pressing and holding [CLR] for 1 second from the Chart page Display or from any main
page (Navigation, Highway, Celestial, GPS Status, DSC, NMEA DISPLAY); the
following Soft Keys are shown: [F
ULL SCREEN], [PIP VIEW], [AUTO SWITCH]. If no video
signal is detected on the Video Input connector, the Soft Keys will be shown in
gray and will not be selectable.
c) Quick Activation by Soft Keys
It is possible to assign the Video Input mode to any of the Soft Keys. Press one of the
Soft Keys, the Soft Keys functions are shown. Pressing and holding for 1 second one
of the Soft Keys, the Soft Keys customization list will be shown. By selecting VIDEO
option it will be possible to assign the Soft Key to execute the Video Input function. Once
the Soft Key has been assigned to Video Input, its label will show the message [V
If [V
IDEO] is pressed, the Soft Keys will be assigned this way: [FULL SCREEN], [PIP
V
IEW], [AUTO SWITCH]. From now on, the functioning is identical to case b).
IDEO].
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3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
3.0 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
Using the keys located on the front panel controls the CP500. These labelled keys are
dedicated to specific functions. As you press a key, a single audio beep confirms the key
action; every time a key press is not valid, three rapid beeps sound to indicate that the key
action is not valid. There is also a ShuttlePoint knob to move the cursor across the screen.
The ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT keys
a. Pressing [ZOOM IN] shows more detail of a smaller area, by changing the chart scale
and zooming in on your display.
b. Press [ZOOM OUT] to change the scale and show a wider, otherwise less detailed view.
c. Pressing and holding [ZOOM IN]/[ZOOM OUT] allows for quick zoom, that is the fast
change of the chart scale where only the land areas are drawn.
d. When [ZOOM IN]/[ZOOM OUT] is released all map details are shown.
NOTE
The GPS Chart Plotter contains a Worldwide background that allows you to zoom into 2NM. For
more detail, a C-MAP NT+/MAX C-CARD must be purchased and installed.
The ShuttlePoint knob
a. The ShuttlePoint knob moves the cursor about on the display screen, quickly and
accurately.
b. It also scrolls the desired option in the menu page(s). It changes the Chart Plotter from
Home Mode to Cursor Mode on the Chart Screen.
c. For a detailed explanation of Cursor VS Home mode refer to Par. 3.1.1.
The ENT key
Press [ENT] to select the desired option or to confirm selection.
The CLR key
a. Press [CLR] to set Home mode.
b. Press [CLR] to exit from menu or data windows or to leave a menu without making
changes, to abort selected function or to step backward from a selection made in the
menu.
The MENU key
a. Selects the Main Menu.
b. When in the Setup Menu mode, moving the ShuttlePoint knob to the right enters a
selection, moving the knob to the left clears the function.
c. Press and hold [MENU] for 3 seconds allows you to change the fields contained within
the data windows while on the Chart, Navigation, Highway, GPS Status or NMEA
Display Page.
d. Press and hold [MENU] for 3 seconds from Navigation, Highway, GPS Status, NMEA
and Chart pages allows the data fields to be customize.
The GOTO key
a. This key is very useful when you desire to start navigating (goto) to a destination point.
b. When pressed, a popup window will be shown allowing you to select to start navigating
to the position of the cursor, Mark or Route.
c. To stop navigation to a point, press [GO TO] and select Stop on the pop-up window.
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The MARK key
Places a Mark under the ships position when in Home Mode, or when the cursor is shown
will place a Mark under the location of the cursor.
The ROUTE key
a. When pressed places a Waypoint.
b. Succeeding presses place more Waypoints to form a Route.
The PWR key and Lamp/Contrast
a. Press and hold [PWR] to turn the GPS Chart Plotter On or Off.
b. Once On, press [PWR] momentarily, to show the Contrast and Lamp popup window.
The MOB key
When pressed the GPS Chart Plotter automatically places a Mark on the Chart page under
the boats position and all navigation is towards the position of the MOB Mark to aid in the
rescue or a person that may have fallen overboard.
The INFO key
When pressed shows information on the selected point.
The Soft Keys
The 6 keys in the bottom of the front panel (hereinafter named Soft Keys) have different
functions associated depending on the software: their labels are shown on the screen
immediately above the keys (the user can customize the function associated).
Figure 3.0 - Soft Keys
These keys allow quick selection to the many pages the GPS Chart Plotter has. These keys
can be customized to your preference, however from the factory the keys are preprogrammed
with the following pages. From left to right VIDEO, NAV, HIGHWAY, CELEST, CHART, LIST.
Press any of the keys and you will see popup windows above the keys. To go to a specific
page press the key with the desired popup window. The popup windows will automatically
disappear if a key is not pressed or can be removed by pressing [CLR].
3.0.1 The alphanumeric keys
The 10 alphanumeric keys are used for entering in alphanumeric data.
For alphanumeric input: pressing the key the first time enters the first letter, the second time
it enters the second letter, the third time it enters the third letter; the forth time it enters the
number. After a short time the entered character (letter or number) is confirmed and the
cursor is moved to the next location.
For numeric input: to enter a number in a Lat Lon: press the key of the number you wish to
enter, continue pressing the numbered keys until the Lat Lon is entered. The cursor is
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moved to the next position. Pressing the ShuttlePoint knob up/down changes the value;
pressing the ShuttlePoint knob left/right moves the cursor to the previous/next location.
3.1 GETTING STARTED
The Getting Started section will take you through the frequently used operations and assist
you to customize the look of the GPS Chart Plotter.
3.1.0 Power On, Off and ShuttlePoint knob operation
1. Press and hold [PWR] until the display shows the start-up page. To turn off, press and
hold [PWR] until the display turns off.
2. When the power is first turned on two pages the start-up page (see the following picture)
and the Caution page are briefly shown before the GPS Status page.
Figure 3.1.0 - Start-Up page
3. When the GPS Chart Plotter is first turned on it will take some time for the GPS to acquire
a fix of your position. Look closely at the GPS Status page and you will see satellites and
relative signal strengths. After a fix is received the GPS Chart Plotter will automatically
switch to the Chart page with the ships icon centered on the screen.
Figure 3.1.0a - GPS Status and Chart pages
4. On the Chart page the ShuttlePoint knob is used to pan around the chart. Move the ShuttlePoint
knob to the left and you will notice a cross hair
appears, this is called the cursor.
5. When you move the ShuttlePoint knob you will notice DST and BRG values in the Data
window change. This shows the Distance and Bearing from the GPS Fix of your vessel
to the position of the Cursor.
6. If the cursor is moved to the edge of the screen the GPS Chart Plotter will automatically
pan in the desired direction.
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3.1.1 Cursor Vs. Home Mode
Cursor Mode
When the
cursor is shown on the Chart page, this is called Cursor mode.
In Cursor mode the position of the vessel will not stay in the center of the page and will move
right off the edge of the screen (as your boat moves) Cursor mode allows you to pan around
and look at areas on the map. In this mode your can also measure distance and bearings
from your current position.
Home mode
When the
ships icon is shown on the Chart page (cursor is not shown) you are in Home
mode. Now as the ship moves through the water the vessels position will be kept in the
center of the display.
NOTE
To change from Cursor mode to Home mode press [CLR].
3.1.2 Cursor and Menu selection speed
The GPS Chart Plotter allows you to control the speed the Cursor moves when the
ShuttlePoint knob is pressed. To change the speed:
Figure 3.1.2 - Cursor Speed menu
1. Press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT].
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight
GENERAL SETUP and press [ENT] or move
the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight
CURSOR SPEED and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
4. The menu now shows two selections, CHART and MENU which allows the Cursor
Speed to be selected to High, Medium or Low on Chart page or within the menus.
5. With
CHART or MENU selected, press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the desired setting and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
6. Press [CLR] until the menu disappears or an easier method is to press the ShuttlePoint
knob to the left a few times.
7. Move the cursor on the Chart page and see if the speed is to your liking.
3.1.3 Changing the Ships Icon
The cursor may be changed to any of the following:
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Figure 3.1.3 - Ship icons
1. Press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT].
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight
GENERAL SETUP and press [ENT] or move
the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight
SHIP ICON and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right to show the popup window with ship icons.
4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to select the desired icon and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right to select a new icon.
5. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left to exit the menu and show the
Chart page.
3.1.4 Changing the backlight and contrast
With the GPS Chart Plotter is turned On, briefly press [PWR] to show the light and contrast
popup window. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left or right to adjust the LCD backlight
intensity or up or down to change the LCD contrast. Press [ENT] to set.
Figure 3.1.4 - Backlight and Contrast adjustment
3.1.5 Selecting North Up or Course Up
The default selection is NORTH UP, however you may want the top of the Chart page
oriented so it will always show the area ahead of the direction your vessel is travelling which
is called
COURSE UP.
Figure 3.1.5 - Course Up/North Up menu
1. Press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT].
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight
GENERAL SETUP and press [ENT] or move
the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight COURSE UP/NORTH UP and press [ENT] or
move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
4. Another popup window will be shown with
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NORTH UP and COURSE UP, move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the desired selection and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint
knob to the right.
5. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left to exit the menu and show the
Chart page.
NOTE
When the GPS Chart Plotter is in COURSE UP mode a small arrow icon will be shown on the
Chart page indicating the direction of North.
3.2 ADJUSTING THE TIME
The time information supplied by the GPS satellites is in Universal Time Coordinates (UTC or
Greenwich England Mean Time). To change the GPS Chart Plotter to read the correct time, first
you must figure out the offset and if it is daylight savings time. For example on the West coast of
the United States or Pacific Standard Time the offset needed would be –08:00 or –07:00 for daylight
savings time, Eastern Standard Time –05:00 or –04:00 for daylight savings time.
Figure 3.2 - Adjusting Time
NOTE
This map shows offset for standard time. For daylight saving time, subtract one hour from the offset time.
Figure 3.2a - Time Setup menu
1. Press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT].
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2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight GENERAL SETUP and press [ENT] or move
the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight
TIME SETUP and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight
GPS TIME OFFSET and press [ENT] or move
the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob down to select +00:00, press [ENT] and move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right to edit the number.
6. Look at the table and find the offset for your area. You will need to enter this offset to
make the GPS Chart Plotter shows the correct time.
7. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the “+”. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up or down to change
to the desired offset.
8. Next move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right to select Hours and move the ShuttlePoint
knob up or down to change the hour.
9. Repeat this method to change the minutes, if necessary.
10. Once you have the correct GPS time offset, press [ENT] to set.
3.3 SELECTING LORAN TD OR OTHER COORDINATE SYSTEM
The GPS Fix coordinates can be changed to show Latitude/Longitude, Loran TD’s or UTM.
Below is the window that will appear when customizing the Coordinate System.
Figure 3.3 - Coordinate System menu
1. Press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT].
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight
ADVANCED SETUP and press [ENT] or move
the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight
NAVIGATE and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight
COORDINATE SYSTEM and press [ENT] or
move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight the desired coordinate type and press [ENT] or
move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
6. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left until the Chart page is shown.
NOTE
If the TD is selected, you should set the Chain, Pair, ASF1, ASF2 and Alter. If the TD numbers are
not correct the Pair letters may be backwards. Reversing the two letters usually solves this issue.
Example Y/Z change to Z/Y.
3.4 CHANGING THE CHART COLOR
The GPS Chart Plotter has preprogrammed settings allowing you to customize the look of
the Chart page. The default is “Sunlight” however there are other settings; Normal, Classic
and Night. Night is very useful during evening hours so not to impair night vision.
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Figure 3.4 - Display Color menu
1. Press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT].
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight
GENERAL SETUP and press [ENT] or move
the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight
DISPLAY COLOR and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
4. A popup window will be shown with Normal, Classic, NOAA, Night and Sunlight. Move
the ShuttlePoint knob to the desired selection and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint
knob to the right.
5. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left to exit the menu and show the
Chart page.
3.5 SELECTING PAGES WITH SOFT KEYS
The Soft Keys located under the LCD are used to select the pages quickly without the need
to go into the menu. The default pages are VIDEO, CHART, NAV, HIGHWAY, CELESTIAL
and NMEA DISPLAY.
When one of the Soft Keys is pressed popup windows above each Soft Key are shown with
the key description. Press the Soft Key with the desired page description and the GPS Chart
Plotter will change to that page.
CHART
GPS STATUS NMEA DISPLAY
WAAS 3D
NAVIGATION
WAAS 3D
Display example with FF520 connected
HIGHWAY
CELESTIAL
WAAS 3D
Display example with RADAR connected
Figure 3.5 - Screen display pages
3.6 CUSTOMIZING THE SOFT KEYS
The Soft Keys can be individually customized from the default pages (discussed above) to
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the following: CHART, CHART/COMPASS, CHART/HIGHWAY, NAVIGATION, HIGHWAY, CELESTIAL, GPS STATUS, DSC LOG, DSC DIRECTORY, NMEA DISPLAY, NMEA
DATA, DEPTH TREND, WIND SPEED TREND, TEMP TREND, SOG TREND, MARKS/
WAYPOINTS, USER C-CARD and VIDEO INPUT.
When the Optional FF520 50/200kHz BLACK BOX FISH FINDER is connected, any Soft
Key can be customized to show 50 or 200kHz full page, 50 or 200kHz Chart/Fish split screen
and zoom screens. Also when a SI-TEX RADAR Antenna is connected (USA only), any Soft
Key can be customized to show Radar pages, RADAR FULL, RADAR CHART, RADAR
OVERLAY and RADAR/FISH FINDER.
Figure 3.6 - Window options of the selected Soft Key
1. To change, momentarily press any of the Soft Keys, then press and hold the Soft Key
you want to customize.
2. A popup window will be shown with the above settings.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up or down to select the desired page.
4. Press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right to save the page to the selected
Soft Key.
3.7 OTHER SETTINGS IN GENERAL SETUP MENU
You will notice the GENERAL SETUP menu has other selections that allow you to customize:
TIME SETUP Selects a sub-menu to allow the time setup. It is possible to set the GPS Time Offset, choosing
DATE FORMAT Allows choosing date format MM-DD-YY or DD-MM-YY.
COURSE UP/NORTH UP Selections are North Up (the Top of the page is fixed to North) or Course Up (the top of
KEYPAD BEEP Allows the beep produced when a key is pressed to be turned on or off.
UNITS OF MEASURE Units of Measure can be selected for Distance, Speed, Depth, Altitude and Temperature.
NAV AIDS PRESENTATION Allows the Nav Aids presentation to be drawn using NOAA symbology when US is
DISPLAY COLOR Changes the background colors of the chart page to enhance the visibility of the screen
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the UTC or Local Time display, and the Time Format, switching 12 or 24 hours time format.
the page is orientated to the direction the vessel is heading).
selected or International symbols will be used when International is selected. When
selected these functions affect how the icons for Lights, Signals, Buoys and beacons are
displayed.
depending on the surrounding light conditions. Selections are Normal (is recommended
when the GPS Chart Plotter is not exposed to the direct sunlight. When this mode is set
the maps are displayed in order to use colors as similar as possible to ones used in the
original paper charts), Classic (uses vivid chart colors presentation), NOAA (allows
setting NOAA paper chart colors presentation), Night is recommended when the
environment is dark in order to reduce the glare of the display. The GPS Chart Plotter
displays maps and screen in darker colors) and Sunlight (is designed to enhance the
visibility of the screen when the GPS Chart Plotter is exposed to sunlight. The maps are
much brighter than in the other modes and the depth areas are filled with the white color
so different depth areas are not easily distinguishable).
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