Raymarine Fish Finder C140w User Guide

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Document number: 81312-1  
Date: November 2008  
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Contents  
5.2 How waypoints are shown in different  
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Chapter 10 Using AIS.............................................133  
Chapter 9 Using radar..............................................99  
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Chapter 18 Using video..........................................199  
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Chapter 1: Important Information  
Warning: High voltages  
This product contains high voltages. Do NOT remove  
any covers or otherwise attempt to access internal  
components, unless specifically instructed in this  
document.  
Safety notices  
Warning: Ensure safe navigation  
This product (including the electronic charts) is  
intended for use only as an aid to navigation. It is  
designed to facilitate the use of official government  
charts, NOT REPLACE THEM. Only official  
government charts and notices to mariners contain all  
the current information needed for safe navigation,  
and the captain is responsible for their prudent use. It  
is the user’s responsibility to use official government  
charts, notices to mariners, caution and proper  
navigational skill when operating this or any other  
Raymarine product.  
Warning: Sonar operation  
• NEVER operate the sounder with the boat out of  
the water.  
• NEVER touch the transducer face when the sounder  
is powered on.  
• SWITCH OFF the sounder if divers are likely to be  
within 25 ft (5 m) of the transducer.  
Warning: Radar scanner safety  
Before rotating the radar scanner, ensure all personnel  
are clear.  
Warning: Product installation and  
operation  
This product must be installed and operated in  
accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided.  
Failure to do so could result in personal injury, damage  
to your boat and/or poor product performance.  
Warning: Radar transmission safety  
The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy.  
Ensure all personnel are clear of the scanner when  
the radar is transmitting.  
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 the vessel.  
Important Information  
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TFT LCD Displays  
Caution: Care of chart cards  
To avoid irreparable damage to and/or loss of data  
from chart cards:  
The colors of the display may seem to vary when viewed against  
a colored background or in colored light. This is a perfectly normal  
effect that can be seen with all color Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs).  
• Ensure that chart cards are fitted the correct way  
around. DO NOT try to force a card into position.  
In common with all Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD units, the screen  
may exhibit a few (less than 7) wrongly illuminated pixels. These  
may appear as black pixels in a light area of the screen or as colored  
pixels in black areas.  
• DO NOT save data (waypoints, routes, and so  
on) to a Navionics chart card, as the charts may  
be overwritten.  
• DO NOT use a metallic instrument such as a  
screwdriver or pliers to remove a chart card.  
Water ingress  
• DO NOT remove a chart card while information  
is being written to or read from it.  
As it exceeds the water proof rating capacity outlined by standards  
IPX6, subjecting any Raymarine equipment to commercial  
high pressure washing equipment may cause water intrusion  
and subsequent equipment failure. Raymarine will not warrant  
equipment subjected to high pressure washing.  
Caution: Ensure chart card door is  
securely closed  
To prevent water ingress and consequent damage  
to the display, ensure that the chart card door is  
firmly closed. This can be confirmed by an audible  
click.  
Disclaimers  
This product (including the electronic charts) is intended to be used  
only as an aid to navigation. It is designed to facilitate use of official  
government charts, not replace them. Only official government  
charts and notices to mariners contain all the current information  
needed for safe navigation, and the captain is responsible for their  
prudent use. It is the user’s responsibility to use official government  
charts, notices to mariners, caution and proper navigational skill  
when operating this or any other Raymarine product. This product  
supports electronic charts provided by third party data suppliers  
which may be embedded or stored on memory card. Use of such  
charts is subject to the supplier’s End-User Licence Agreement  
included in the documentation for this product or supplied with the  
memory card (as applicable).  
Caution: Cleaning  
When cleaning this product do NOT use acid,  
ammonia-based or abrasive products, and do NOT  
use high pressure washing (jet wash) equipment.  
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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.  
Correct installation is required to ensure that EMC performance is  
not compromised.  
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 your 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.  
Suppression ferrites  
Do not remove ferrite  
Raymarine cables may be fitted with suppression ferrites. These  
are important for correct EMC performance. If a ferrite has to be  
removed for any purpose (e.g. installation or maintenance), it must  
be replaced in the original position before the product is used.  
Use only ferrites of the correct type, supplied by Raymarine  
authorized dealers.  
CompactFlash cards  
Navionics chart cards  
Connections to other equipment  
The Display is pre-loaded with Navionics chart data. If you wish to  
use different chart data, you can insert Navionics chart cards into  
the CompactFlash card slot on the unit.  
Requirement for ferrites on non-Raymarine cables  
If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment  
using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite  
MUST always be attached to the cable near the Raymarine unit.  
Use branded chart cards  
When archiving data, Raymarine recommends the use of SanDisk  
CF memory cards. Other brands of CF memory card may not work  
in your unit.  
Declaration of conformity  
Raymarine Ltd. declares that the C-Series Multifunction Displays  
are in compliance with the essential requirements of EMC directive  
2004/108/EC.  
EMC conformance  
Basic EMC conformance statement.  
Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate  
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations for use in the  
recreational marine environment.  
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The original Declaration of Conformity certificate may be viewed on Technical accuracy  
the relevant product page at www.raymarine.com  
To the best of our knowledge, the information in this document was  
correct at the time it was produced. 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 this document.  
Product disposal  
Dispose this product in accordance with the WEEE Directive.  
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.  
Warranty registration  
To register your Raymarine product 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 bar code label indicating the  
serial number of the unit. You should stick this label to the warranty  
registration card.  
IMO and SOLAS  
The equipment described within this document is 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.  
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Chapter 2: Handbook information  
Chapter contents  
Handbook information  
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2.1 User reference handbook information 2.2 About this manual  
This handbook contains important information on using the C-Series  
Widescreen range of multifunction displays.  
This manual describes how to operate your multifunction display in  
conjunction with Navionics cartography.  
The handbook is for use with the following models:  
• C90W Widescreen Multifunction Display  
• C120W Widescreen Multifunction Display  
• C140W Widescreen Multifunction Display  
It assumes that all peripheral equipment to be operated with it is  
compatible and has been correctly installed. This manual is intended  
for users of varying marine abilities, but assumes a general level of  
knowledge of display use, nautical terminology and practices.  
C-Series handbooks  
The C-Series Widescreen Multifunction Display has the following  
handbooks available.  
All documents are available to download as PDFs from  
www.raymarine.com  
C-Series handbooks  
Description  
Part number  
Installation and commissioning  
instructions  
87101  
Operating instructions (quick  
reference)  
86135  
81312  
User reference handbook  
Additional handbooks  
Description  
Part number  
SeaTalkng reference manual  
81300  
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Your multifunction display uses a number of protocols to transfer  
data between the various devices in your networked system. The  
following table details which devices may be connected to your  
display, and the type of connectivity (in terms of protocols and  
physical interfaces) that they use to exchange data with the display:  
3.1 Multifunction display system  
integration  
You can connect a number of external devices to your multifunction  
display, providing additional features and functions.  
The following diagram illustrates the various external devices that  
can be connected to your multifunction display:  
Device Type  
Suitable Devices  
Connectivity  
Radar  
• ONE 4 kilowatt Digital SeaTalkhs  
Radome Scanner,  
OR  
• ONE 4 kilowatt HD  
Digital Open Array  
Scanner, OR  
• ONE 4 kilowatt SHD  
Digital Open Array  
Scanner, OR  
• ONE 12 kilowatt SHD  
Digital Open Array  
Scanner  
Note: HD and  
SHD Open Array  
Scanners must  
be using software  
version V2.23 or  
later.  
Fishfinder  
• ONE DSM 30, OR  
• ONE DSM 300  
SeaTalkhs  
Cartography — included Embedded (internal)  
Navionics cartography  
Internal storage  
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Device Type  
Suitable Devices  
Connectivity  
Device Type  
Suitable Devices  
Connectivity  
Cartography — optional External Navionics  
CompactFlash chart  
CompactFlash card slot  
Raytech charting  
software  
Raytech software  
version V6.1  
SeaTalkhs  
card (including Platinum  
level)  
Sirius Weather/Audio  
AIS  
Sirius SR100 only  
SeaTalkhs  
AIS 250, AIS 500, or  
AIS Class A or Class B  
receiver/transceiver  
NMEA 0183  
Navtex  
Navtex Receiver  
NMEA 0183 (Navtex  
protocol)  
Fast Heading Sensor  
GPS — external  
Fast Heading Sensor  
Raystar125 GPS or  
NMEA 0183  
SeaTalk, SeaTalkng, or  
third-party external GPS NMEA 0183  
receiver  
Instruments  
All current Raymarine  
instruments  
SeaTalk, SeaTalkng  
Autopilot — Raymarine  
Autopilot — third party  
VHF radio  
All current Raymarine  
autopilots  
SeaTalk, SeaTalkng  
Third-party autopilots  
NMEA 0183 (waypoint  
and bearing information)  
Raymarine DSC VHF  
radios  
NMEA 0183, SeaTalk  
Additional Multifunction  
Display  
ONE C90W, C120W, or SeaTalk, SeaTalkhs,  
C140W  
SeaTalkng  
Video/camera  
Composite PAL or NTSC BNC connector  
video source  
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3.2 Powering the display on/off  
Powering the display on  
1. Press and hold the POWER button until the Raymarine logo  
appears.  
2. Press OK to acknowledge the warning window.  
Powering the Display Off  
1. Press and hold the POWER button until the countdown reaches  
zero.  
Note: If the POWER button is released before the countdown  
reaches zero, the power off is cancelled.  
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3.3 Controls  
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3.4 Using buttons and softkeys  
3.5 Using the cursor  
The following diagram shows you how to select functions using the  
buttons and softkeys:  
In the Chart and Radar applications, the cursor is used to move  
around the screen:  
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 the 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 displayed.  
When you place the cursor over certain items, the soft keys  
change to enable you to access related operations.  
List of cursor labels  
Label  
A/B  
Feature  
Ruler line  
AIS target  
Application  
Chart  
AIS  
Chart  
COG  
Course Over Ground  
vector  
Chart  
Note: To disable the audible "beep" that you hear when a button  
or softkey is pressed, go to Menu > Display Setup > Key Beep.  
CTR  
Center of radar  
Radar  
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3.6 Navigating pages and menus  
Label  
FLT  
Feature  
Application  
Radar  
Floating EBL/VRM  
Guard zone  
Displaying applications  
GRD  
Radar  
The various applications that make up your multifunction display  
are shown in a series of screens known as page sets. There are  
4 pre-configured and one empty page set to choose from. Each  
page set contains 5 pages. These pages are made up of 1, 2, 3 or  
4 windows combined in various formats. Each window can display  
an application:  
HDG  
Heading vector  
MARPA target  
Chart  
MARPA  
MOB  
Radar  
Man Over Board marker Chart, Radar  
POS  
Vessel’s position  
Route leg  
Chart  
RTE  
Chart  
SHM  
Ship’s Heading Marker  
Tide indicator  
Radar  
TIDE  
Chart  
VRM/EBL  
WIND  
WPT  
VRM and EBL, 1 or 2  
Wind indicator  
Waypoint  
Radar  
Chart  
Chart, Radar  
If required, you can change the combination and layout of these  
page sets to meet your particular needs.  
Selecting a page set and application page  
1. Press and hold the PAGE button until the Select Page Set dialog  
appears.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the required page set.  
3. Press the OK button to select the highlighted page set. An  
application page from that page set is displayed.  
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4. Press the PAGE button repeatedly to toggle between the  
available application pages in the page set. Alternatively, use the  
appropriate softkey to select the relevant application page.  
Selecting an application window  
1. When more than one application is displayed at any one time,  
the active application window is highlighted with a red border:  
2. Press the ACTIVE button to move the red border to another  
window on the screen.  
3. Press and hold the ACTIVE button to switch the currently  
highlighted window to full-screen mode.  
4. Press and hold the ACTIVE button to return the screen to  
split-window mode.  
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Editing dialog box information  
Accessing a menu  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad or rotary control, highlight the relevant menu  
item.  
1. In the dialog box, use the rotary control to select the field you  
want to edit.  
2. Press the EDIT... softkey.  
3. Press the trackpad right to select the menu item.  
4. Repeat Steps 2 to 3 for navigating sub-menus.  
3. Use the trackpad and rotary control to edit the information in  
the field.  
4. Click OK to apply any changes.  
5. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 until all the required details have been  
changed.  
5. Once you have selected the relevant option(s), press the OK  
button to keep any changes and return to the application.  
Note: Entries in dialog boxes are not case sensitive, so character  
text can be entered in upper or lower case.  
Status icons  
The status icons on the databar confirm whether the appropriate  
connections to your multifunction display have been made.  
Note: Enable the Extended Character Set in the System Setup  
Menu if you need to use special or accented characters.  
Status  
icon  
Description  
The boat and fish icon indicates the current status of your  
fishfinder:  
Using menus  
Menus enable you to configure your system to your particular needs.  
• Icon animated: connection to a DSM has been successful.  
• Icon static: the DSM is connected but not transmitting.  
Whenever the Menu button is pressed, the Setup menu is displayed.  
It contains a list of all the menus available for the active application,  
together with system-wide menus:  
Icon greyed-out: no DSM is connected.  
The satellite icon indicates the current status of your GPS:  
• Fix: your unit is successfully connected to a GPS receiver.  
• No Fix: your unit has been unable to connect to a suitable  
GPS receiver.  
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3.7 Initial setup  
Status  
icon  
Description  
The scanner icon indicates the current status of your radar  
scanner:  
Initial setup procedures  
A number of tasks must be completed before you use your display  
for the first time.  
• Icon rotates: the scanner is transmitting (TRANSMIT/TX  
mode).  
When you first use your multifunction display after it has been  
commissioned (see Installation Guide), we recommend that you  
carry out the following:  
Icon static: the scanner is powered on but is not currently  
transmitting (STANDBY mode).  
• Icon greyed-out: this indicates that the scanner is currently  
powered off (OFF mode).  
• Set the language, the date and time format and preferred units  
of measurement.  
Icon rotates and is then static: a power save mode in which  
the scanner powers on/off intermittently (TIMED TRANSMIT  
mode).  
• Adjust the display lighting.  
Setting the language, date/time, and units of measurement  
- - - -  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the System Setup menu item.  
3. Press right on the trackpad to enter the System Setup menu.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the required setup item from the  
menu.  
Note: There are also additional status icons for AIS and Autopilot  
functionality. These icons are described in the respective  
chapters.  
5. Using the tackpad and rotary control, adjust the values for the  
setup item.  
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for each setup item (Language, Date/Time/  
Units of Measurement) that you want to change.  
Adjusting the display lighting  
1. Press the POWER button once. The brightness level control is  
displayed.  
2. Using the rotary control, adjust the brightness level as required.  
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3. To switch the color palatte between Day (very bright) and Night  
(dark) modes, press the PALETTE softkey and select the DAY  
or NIGHT option.  
without data from a GPS antenna, radar scanner, fishfinder or AIS  
receiver.  
The Simulator mode is switched on/off in the System Setup Menu.  
Once enabled, you can use the Simulator:  
GPS receiver selection  
• Before installation: Connect the display to a 12V DC power  
supply, fused at 1 amp by attaching the red core from the power  
lead to positive (+) and the black core to negative (-).  
You must configure your multifunction display to use either the  
internal GPS receiver, or an externally-connected GPS receiver.  
Your multifunction display has a built-in (internal) GPS receiver. It is  
high-sensitivity, allowing reliable performance even with the display  
unit mounted below decks or in any orientation. By default, your  
multifunction display will use the built-in GPS receiver.  
• After installation: Whilst in a marina or at anchor.  
Note: Incoming AIS safety messages cannot be displayed while  
the display is in Simulator mode.  
However, you may prefer to connect your multifunction display to  
an external GPS receiver. In this case, you must configure your  
multifunction display to use the external GPS receiver instead of  
the internal GPS receiver.  
Note: Any system settings made whilst in Simulator mode are not  
transmitted via SeaTalk to other equipment.  
Enabling the simulator mode  
GPS Selection for Multiple Displays  
When using multiple multifunction displays, ensure that you use the  
GPS receiver with the best signal.  
1. Press Menu.  
2. Select the System Setup menu.  
3. Select the Simulator item, and change its value to On.  
You must disable the internal GPS receiver on any additional  
displays you have connected to your master multifunction display.  
If you are using an external GPS receiver, you must disable the  
internal GPS receiver on ALL displays.  
System setup menu  
The following table describes the various options in the System  
Setup menu for your multifunction display.  
Switching between internal and external GPS receivers  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the Internal GPS menu item.  
Menu item  
Description  
Options  
3. Using the trackpad, select the ON option to use the internal  
GPS, or the OFF option to use an external GPS.  
4. Press the OK button.  
Position Mode  
Determines how  
positioning data is  
displayed — as  
Latitude/Longitude  
coordinates, or Loran  
TDs.  
• Lat/Long (default)  
• TDs  
Simulator mode  
The Simulator mode enables you to practice operating your display  
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Menu item  
Description  
Options  
Menu item  
Description  
Options  
TD Setup  
When the Position Mode Chain  
MOB Data Type  
Determines whether  
positional data or dead  
reckoning is displayed.  
Assuming that your  
vessel and the Man  
Over Board (MOB) are  
subject to the same tide  
and wind effects, the  
dead reckoning setting  
normally gives a more  
accurate course.  
• Dead  
Reckoning (default)  
(see above) is set to  
• Various options,  
depending on  
cartography.  
TDs, you can specify the  
chain identifier, slave,  
and ASF values.  
• Position  
Slave 1/2  
• Various options,  
depending on  
cartography.  
ASF 1/2  
Variation Source  
This setting  
• Auto (compensation  
value displayed in  
brackets) (default)  
• –09.9 to +09.9  
• OFF (default)  
• ON  
compensates for the  
naturally occuring offset  
of the earth’s magnetic  
field. When set to Auto,  
the system automatically  
compensates,  
Simulator  
Enables or disables  
simulator mode,  
• Manual  
which allows you to  
practice operating your  
multifunction display  
without data from a  
GPS antenna, fishfinder  
(DSM sonar), or any  
other external unit.  
• DEMO  
and displays the  
compensation value  
in brackets. To enter  
your own compensation  
value, use the Manual  
option, then specify the  
value using the Manual  
Variation setting (see  
below).  
Bearing Mode  
Determines how all  
bearing and heading  
data is displayed in.  
This does not affect  
how the chart or radar  
displays are drawn.  
• True (default)  
• Magnetic  
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Menu item  
Description  
Options  
Menu item  
Description  
Options  
Manual Variation  
When the Variation  
Source menu item is  
set to Manual (see  
above), you use the  
Manual Variation  
setting to specify the  
compensation value that  
you want to use. This  
value is also transmitted  
to any other connected  
SeaTalk instruments.  
• 0 degrees  
East (default)  
Settings Reset  
Resets all system setup Reset Defaults  
menus, including page  
sets and the databar,  
to the factory default  
settings. Waypoints,  
routes and tracks are  
NOT deleted.  
confirmation  
• YES  
• Range: 0 to 30  
degrees East or West  
• NO  
Settings and Data  
Reset  
Resets all system setup Factory Reset  
menus, including page  
sets and the databar,  
to the factory default  
settings. Waypoints,  
routes and tracks ARE  
deleted.  
confirmation  
• YES  
Language  
Determines the  
Options vary depending  
on the geographic  
location where you  
purchased your  
• NO  
language that will be  
used for all on-screen  
text, labels, menus and  
options.  
Note: For systems  
using multiple  
multifunction display.  
Extended Character  
Set  
Determines whether  
additional accented  
characters are made  
available when you are  
entering text.  
• OFF (default)  
• ON  
multifunction displays  
(networked displays),  
the complete system  
database is deleted  
on the data master  
(primary display).  
Only the waypoints,  
routes and tracks  
will be deleted  
Ground Trip Reset  
Resets the chosen  
ground trip distance  
counter to zero.  
• Ground Trip 1 Reset  
• Ground Trip 2 Reset  
• Ground Trip 3 Reset  
• Ground Trip 4 Reset  
from any additional  
multifunction  
displays.  
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Description  
Options  
Menu item  
Description  
Options  
the units in Feet. If  
the Distance unit is  
set to Kilometers, the  
system displays the  
units in Meters.  
Date/Time Setup  
These options enable  
you to customize the  
date and time format  
to your requirements.  
You can also specify  
a local time offset  
from Universal Time  
Constant (UTC), to  
compensate for any time  
zone difference.  
Date Format  
• mm/dd/yy  
• dd/mm/yy  
Time Format  
• 12hr  
Temperature Units  
• Fahrenheit (default)  
• Celsius  
Pressure Units  
• Bar  
• 24hr  
• PSI (default)  
• Kilopascals  
Volume Units  
• US Gallons  
Local Time Offset  
• –013.0 to +013.0  
Distance Units  
Units Setup  
Enables you to specify  
the units used for  
the following key  
measurements:  
• Nautical  
Miles (default)  
• Imp (Imperial)  
Gallons (default)  
• Statute Miles  
• Kilometers  
• Liters  
• Distance  
• Speed  
System Integration  
Determines the  
Autopilot Control  
• Disabled (default)  
• Enabled  
connection settings  
for external equipment.  
The following items  
are available in the  
sub-menu:  
Speed Units  
• Depth  
• Knots (default)  
• mph (miles per hour)  
• Temperature  
• Pressure  
• Volume  
DSC Message  
• OFF (default)  
• ON  
• kph (kilometers per  
hour)  
Autopilot Control  
— If set to Enabled,  
this option allows  
you to control  
certain aspects  
of a connected  
pilot control head,  
such as sending  
commands to engage  
and disengage the  
Note: If the  
Distance unit is  
set to Nautical Miles  
or Statute Miles, and  
the data displayed  
is less than 1 unit,  
the system displays  
Depth Units  
• Meters  
SeaTalk Alarms  
• ON (default)  
• OFF  
• Feet (default)  
• Fathoms  
Data Master  
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Description  
Options  
Menu item  
Description  
Options  
autopilot. If set to  
Disabled, you will not  
be able to control the  
autopilot from your  
multifunction display,  
and all functions must  
be controlled from  
the pilot control head  
itself.  
multifunction display  
on the same network,  
one of them must  
be set as the data  
master. When this  
option is set to ON,  
the multifunction  
display you are  
• RSD  
• ON (default)  
• OFF  
• RTE  
• TTM  
Bridge NMEA Heading  
• OFF (default)  
• ON  
• VHW  
• VLW  
currently using will  
be set as the data  
master.  
• WPL  
SeaTalk2 Keyboard  
• OFF (default)  
• ALL  
DSC Message — If  
set to ON, details  
of distress DSC  
• VTG  
Bridge NMEA  
Heading — If  
set to ON, NMEA  
heading data will  
• ZDA  
messages from a  
connected DSC VHF  
radio will be displayed  
on your multifunction  
display. If set to OFF,  
the messages will  
NOT be displayed  
on your multifunction  
display.  
NMEA Port Setting  
• NMEA 4800 (default)  
• Navtex 4800  
• Navtex 9600  
• AIS 38400  
• ONE  
NMEA Output Setup  
• APB  
be bridged onto the  
SeaTalk data bus,  
and will be sent to  
all NMEA-connected  
devices. If set to OFF,  
NMEA heading data  
will NOT be bridged  
onto the SeaTalk  
bus. An example of a  
use for this setting is  
when using MARPA  
with an external  
fast heading sensor,  
in which case you  
should set this option  
to OFF to ensure that  
all NMEA-connected  
units receive heading  
data from the external  
heading sensor.  
• BWC  
• BWR  
• DBT  
SeaTalk Alarms — If  
set to ON, all system  
alarms generated  
by any connected  
SeaTalk units will be  
displayed on your  
multifunction display.  
If set to OFF, the  
• DPT  
• GGA  
• GLL  
• MTW  
• MWV  
alarms will NOT be  
displayed on your  
multifunction display.  
• RMA  
• RMB  
Data Alarms — If you  
have more than one  
• RMC  
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Description  
Options  
Menu item  
Description  
Options  
Waypoint Password  
Setup  
This menu allows you  
to enable password  
protection for waypoints,  
and to change the  
password.  
Enable Password  
• OFF (default)  
• ON  
SeaTalk2 Keyboard  
— Set to ONE  
or ALL if you  
have a SeaTalk2  
keyboard connected.  
Otherwise, set to  
OFF.  
Change Password  
• Displays Edit  
Waypoint Password  
dialog.  
NMEA Output Setup  
— allows you to  
enable or disable  
the individual NMEA  
output “sentences” for  
each NMEA port.  
NMEA Port Setting  
— Allows you  
to specify the  
appropriate port  
speed for the  
equipment connected  
to each NMEA port.  
When the Navtex  
4800 or Navtex 9600  
option is selected,  
you will be able to  
view the Navtex  
message list.  
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4.1 CompactFlash cards overview  
Caution: Care of chart cards  
To avoid irreparable damage to and/or loss of data  
from chart cards:  
CompactFlash cards enable you to use additional cartographic  
information , and save and archive data.  
Their uses include:  
• Ensure that chart cards are fitted the correct way  
around. DO NOT try to force a card into position.  
• Detailed cartographic information: Obtain detailed cartographic  
information of the area that you navigate using Navionics® chart  
cards. To check the current availability of Navionics chart card  
types, please visit www.navionics.com or www.navionics.it. The  
amount of cartographic detail shown varies for different areas  
and for different scales. The chart scale in use is indicated in the  
status bar - the number represents the distance in nautical miles  
from the top of the chart window to the bottom of the chart window.  
• DO NOT save data (waypoints, routes, and so  
on) to a Navionics chart card, as the charts may  
be overwritten.  
• DO NOT use a metallic instrument such as a  
screwdriver or pliers to remove a chart card.  
• DO NOT remove a chart card while information  
is being written to or read from it.  
• Archiving: To archive waypoints, routes and tracks.  
• Saving: To save waypoint, route and track data for use by other  
equipment, such as a PC.  
Inserting a CompactFlash card  
You can remove and insert cards while a chart is displayed provided  
that you follow the correct procedure. The chart information is  
retained on-screen until the chartplotter redraws the screen; for  
example, when you pan outside the current area, or use the Range  
button to change the chart scale.  
1. Check that you are using the correct type of card (see Important  
Information, at the beginning of this manual).  
2. Open the chart card door, located on the front right of the display.  
3. Insert the card as shown in the diagram below, with the lip of the  
card facing outwards. It should position easily. If it does not, DO  
NOT force it, check the direction in which the lip is facing.  
4. Gently press the card all the way in to the card slot.  
5. To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage, close  
the chart card door and press firmly until a click is heard.  
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5. Press the card eject button.  
6. To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage, close  
the chart card door and press firmly until a click is heard.  
7. Press OK.  
Caution: Ensure chart card door is  
securely closed  
To prevent water ingress and consequent damage  
to the display, ensure that the chart card door is  
firmly closed. This can be confirmed by an audible  
click.  
Removing a CompactFlash Card  
1. If the multifunction display is powered on, press the MENU  
button. Otherwise, skip to Step 4.  
2. Highlight the Remove CF Card menu option.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Remove CF Card menu option,  
then press the trackpad right to select it.  
4. Open the chart card door, located on the front right of the display.  
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4.2 Writing and retrieving data  
3. Press the ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER softkey.  
4. Press the RETRIEVE FROM CARD softkey.  
5. Select the type of data that you want to retrieve (Waypoint,  
Route, or Track).  
You can transfer data between a number of devices to help you  
backup and manage your waypoints, routes, and tracks.  
Your multifunction display can save up to 3000 waypoints, 150  
routes and 15 tracks in database lists. Once this number is  
reached you will need to archive data to a CompactFlash card for  
safe-keeping or retrieval at a later date. Alternatively, you can  
transfer data to another instrument or PC using NMEA. When  
navigation is active, you can also receive waypoints, routes and  
tracks from a PC, SeaTalk and NMEA instruments.  
6. To retrieve all items of that type of data, press the RETRIEVE  
ALL softkey.  
7. To retrieve an individual item of data, select the item from the list  
and press the RETRIEVE softkey.  
Note: If the type of data you have selected already exists in the  
display’s memory, use the softkeys to select a suitable action;  
retrieve as new data, replace existing data, or cancel.  
Saving data to a CompactFlash card  
Erasing data from a CompactFlash card  
Note: Raymarine strongly recommends that you save data to  
a separate CompactFlash card, and not to a Navionics card  
containing cartography.  
1. Insert the card in to the CompactFlash card slot.  
2. Press the DATA button.  
3. Press the ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER softkey.  
4. Press the ERASE FROM CARD softkey.  
5. Use the SELECT LIST softkey to select the type of data you  
want to erase.  
6. To erase all the data, press the ERASE ALL softkey.  
1. Insert card in to the CompactFlash card slot  
2. Press the DATA button.  
3. Press the ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER softkey.  
4. Press the SAVE TO CARD softkey.  
5. Select the type of data that you want to save (Waypoint, Route,  
or Track).  
6. To save all items of that type of data, press the SAVE ALL  
7. To erase an individual item of data from the list, highlight the  
relevant entry in the list and press the ERASE softkey.  
softkey.  
7. To save an individual item of data, select the item from the list  
and press the SAVE softkey.  
Retrieving data from a CompactFlash card  
1. Insert card in to the CompactFlash card slot  
2. Press the DATA button.  
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4.3 Transferring data using a PC  
4.4 Operating a networked display  
You can transfer waypoints or routes to and from your display and a  
PC or instrument, using NMEA.  
You can connect an additional multifunction display for a more  
flexible and accessible system.  
With the RayTech V6.0 (or later) software you can transfer waypoints  
and routes via a CompactFlash memory card. Such transfers  
require that the PC is connected to the display’s NMEA port via  
a serial data cable.  
If you have multifunction displays connected together (using a  
crossover coupler or a SeaTalkhs switch), you can input, edit, and  
view data across all displays. However, there are some functions  
and settings that are not ’seen’ or shared by all displays on your  
network. These exceptions are detailed below.  
Exceptions  
Transferring waypoint and route data  
The following functions and local settings only affect the  
multifunction display that you are currently using:  
1. Press the DATA button.  
2. Press the ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER softkey.  
3. Press the TRANSFER ON NMEA softkey.  
4. Press the appropriate softkey to send or receive NMEA data.  
• Video — the picture from any video/camera source will only  
be shown on the display that the video/camera is physically  
connected to.  
Note: The TRANSFER ON NMEA softkey is only available when  
compatible NMEA equipment is powered on and connected to  
your multifunction display.  
• Page set — selecting a set, name, and applications for a particular  
page.  
• Power On/Off button (including Day/Night settings).  
• The ACTIVE window function.  
• The displayed panel in the Data and Engine Data applications.  
• Radar and Fishfinder presentation settings.  
• Radar VRMs, EBLs, and Wakes.  
• Chart presentation settings when the Chart View is set to LOCAL.  
• Show/hide waypoints, routes, or tracks.  
• Fishfinder Setup Menu options (excluding Transducer Settings  
and DSM Settings).  
• Video, Databar, and Display Setup menus.  
• Databar on/off and configuration.  
• Ruler settings.  
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Designating a Data Master Display  
To ensure that the latest system data — such as databases of  
waypoints, routes and tracks — is available at all multifunction  
displays, one of the displays must be designated as the “data  
master”.  
All system data is managed by the data master. The display that has  
been designated as the data master should always be powered-on  
— preferably first, before any additional displays. This is because  
every time a change is made to the system data, the data master will  
copy its databases to all other displays that are currently powered  
on. If the data master is not powered-on, or a data master has not  
been designated, an alarm will sound, and you will be prompted to  
select a master display.  
Note: When changing the designated data master display, or  
adding an additional display, ensure that all your data is archived  
to a CompactFlash card so that you can restore it later in the  
event of a mistake.  
Designating the master display  
The following task must be performed on the multifunction display  
that you want to designate as the data master:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the System Setup menu item.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the System Integration menu item.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the Data Master > ON option.  
5. Press the OK button.  
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5.1 Waypoints  
to another NMEA compatible instrument. If the system receives an  
active waypoint over SeaTalk or NMEA, it is displayed but cannot  
be edited. If required, you can prevent access to, modification and  
sight of your waypoint and route databases and functions by means  
of a password.  
A waypoint is a position marked on a chart, radar or fishfinder  
window to indicate a site (for fishing, diving etc.) or as a place to  
navigate to. By default, all waypoints are indicated on screen by a  
waypoint symbol (x). This symbol can be changed if required. You  
can also select an alternative symbol to be used as the default for  
newly created waypoints.  
Waypoints are a core feature of your multifunction display. They can  
be created in any application and are displayed on the radar, chart  
and fishfinder windows. A series of waypoints can be combined  
together to form a route. The details of all waypoints, irrespective  
of the application they were created in, are stored in a dedicated  
waypoint list which will hold up to 3000 waypoints. All waypoints are,  
by default, placed in the MY WAYPOINTS group. If required, you  
can create new groups and change the default group. If necessary,  
waypoints can be archived to a CompactFlash card or transferred  
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5.2 How waypoints are shown in different  
applications  
In the chart and radar applications, a waypoint is represented when  
it is both active (displayed in a box) and inactive (no box), as shown  
in the following diagram:  
Waypoints in the Fishfinder Application  
When a waypoint is created it is represented on fishfinder windows,  
by a vertical line labelled WPT. This symbology cannot be changed.  
Waypoints in the CDI and 3D chart applications  
In the CDI application, a waypoint is represented only when it is  
active (displayed in a box):  
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5.3 Waypoint placement  
5.4 Displaying the waypoint list  
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.  
Placing a waypoint at the cursor position  
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey.  
1. Press the WPTS MOB button.  
2. Move the cursor to the position on the chart where you want  
the waypoint.  
Sorting the waypoint list  
1. Display the waypoint list.  
3. Press the WAYPOINT AT CURSOR softkey.  
2. Press the SORT LIST softkey.  
3. Press the SELECT SORT OPTION softkey.  
4. Press OK or wait 4 seconds.  
4. Using the trackpad or rotary control, select the criteria by which  
you want to sort the list (for example, by Name).  
Placing a waypoint at your vessel’s position  
5. Press the OK button to apply the change.  
1. Press the WPTS MOB button.  
2. Press the WAYPOINT AT VESSEL softkey.  
3. Press OK or wait 4 seconds.  
4. Alternatively, press the WPTS MOB button twice, and then press  
OK.  
Placing a waypoint at a known position  
1. Press the WPTS MOB button.  
2. Press the WAYPOINT AT LAT/LON softkey.  
3. Enter the Latitude/Longitude position..  
4. Press OK twice.  
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5.5 Waypoint navigation  
4. Alternatively, position the cursor over the active waypoint, and  
press the STOP GOTO softkey.  
Note: Once navigation is no longer active, the waypoint symbol  
returns to its normal unboxed state, and the dashed line between  
your boat and the waypoint is removed.  
Navigating to a waypoint using the WPTS MOB  
button  
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.  
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS softkey.  
3. Select the required waypoint from the list.  
4. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT softkey.  
Navigating to an existing waypoint selected  
on screen  
In the chart application:  
1. Position the cursor over the required waypoint.  
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT softkey.  
The chart displays a dashed line from your vessel to the active  
waypoint, and navigation commences.  
Note: When you arrive at your target waypoint, a message  
will appear, and an alarm will sound. To acknowledge the  
message and silence the alarm, wait 10 seconds or press  
ACKNOWLEDGE.  
To stop navigating to a waypoint  
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.  
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS softkey.  
3. Press the STOP GOTO softkey.  
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5.6 Editing a waypoint  
2. Press the VIEW AND EDIT DETAILS softkey.  
3. Press the EDIT SYMBOL softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the required symbol in the list  
5. Press the OK button.  
Once a waypoint has been placed it can be edited in a variety of  
ways. You can:  
• Change the waypoint details - name, symbol, group or add a  
comment.  
Moving a waypoint  
• Move a waypoint.  
• Erase a waypoint.  
Moving a waypoint using the cursor  
• Change the default symbol and group of newly placed waypoints.  
In the chart application:  
1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor to the relevant waypoint.  
2. Press the MOVE WAYPOINT softkey.  
Changing waypoint details  
3. Using the trackpad, drag the waypoint to the desired location.  
4. Press the relevant PLACE WAYPOINT softkey.  
In the chart application:  
1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor to the relevant waypoint.  
Alternatively, select a waypoint from the Waypoint List.  
Note: To abandon a move waypoint operation, press CANCEL.  
2. Press the VIEW AND EDIT DETAILS softkey.  
Moving a waypoint by entering new coordinates  
3. Using the rotary control, highlight the information you want to  
change.  
4. Press the relevant EDIT... softkey.  
In the chart application:  
1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor to the relevant waypoint.  
Alternatively, select a waypoint from the Waypoint List.  
5. Using the rotary control and trackpad, edit the details in each  
field as required.  
2. Press the VIEW AND EDIT DETAILS softkey.  
6. Press the OK button once to apply the changes for a single field,  
and twice to exit the Edit Waypoint dialog.  
3. Using the rotary control, highlight the information you want to  
change.  
4. Press the relevant EDIT softkey.  
Note: If you make an editing mistake, press CANCEL.  
5. Using the rotary control and trackpad, edit the information in the  
Position, BRG, and RNG fields as appropriate.  
6. Press the OK button once to apply the changes and twice to  
Changing a waypoint symbol  
exit the Edit Waypoint dialog.  
In the chart application:  
1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor to the relevant waypoint.  
Alternatively, select a waypoint from the Waypoint List.  
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Erasing all waypoints  
Note: To abandon a move waypoint operation, press CANCEL.  
In the chart or radar application:  
1. Press the DATA button.  
2. Press the ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER softkey.  
3. Press the ERASE FROM DISPLAY softkey.  
Erasing waypoints  
Erasing a Waypoint Using the Cursor  
4. Press the SELECT LIST softkey until the WPT option is selected.  
The System Waypoint List is displayed.  
5. Press the ERASE ALL WAYPOINTS softkey.  
In the chart or radar application:  
1. Using the trackpad, position the cursor over the waypoint you  
want to erase.  
6. Press the YES softkey to confirm.  
The softkeys change to provide waypoint-related functions.  
2. Press the ERASE WAYPOINT softkey.  
3. Press the YES softkey to confirm.  
Note: If a route is hidden, its waypoints can still be displayed. If  
you attempt to erase a waypoint from a hidden route, a warning is  
displayed.  
4. Press the OK button.  
Note: If a route is hidden, its waypoints can still be displayed. If  
you attempt to erase a waypoint from a hidden route, a warning is  
displayed.  
Erasing a waypoint using the waypoint list  
In the chart or radar application:  
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.  
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the waypoint you want to erase.  
4. Press the ERASE WAYPOINT softkey  
5. Press the YES softkey to confirm.  
6. Press the OK button.  
Note: If a route is hidden, its waypoints can still be displayed. If  
you attempt to erase a waypoint from a hidden route, a warning is  
displayed.  
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5.7 Waypoint groups  
Moving waypoints between groups  
1. Display the Waypoint Group List:  
Provided that you have not changed the default group, all waypoints  
are automatically placed in the default “My Waypoints” group  
when they are created. In order to make your waypoints easier to  
manage, you can organize them into groups of your choice. When  
fishing, for example, you may only wish to see the waypoints that  
indicate good fishing sites. Other waypoints, say, for racing, would  
be superfluous at this time.  
i. Press the WPTS MOB button.  
ii. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey.  
iii. Press the WAYPOINT GROUPS softkey.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the appropriate waypoint group from  
the list.  
3. Press the MOVE BETWEEN GROUPS softkey.  
Note: A waypoint cannot be placed in multiple groups.  
4. Press the SELECT GROUP A softkey.  
5. Using the rotary control, select the waypoint group that contains  
the waypoint you want to move (known as Group A, or the  
“source”).  
Displaying the waypoint group list  
6. Press the OK button.  
1. Press the WPTS MOB button.  
7. Press the trackpad right to select the waypoint group that  
you want to move the waypoint to (known as Group B, or the  
“destination”).  
8. If the Group B list does not contain the waypoint group you want  
to move your waypoint to, press the SELECT GROUP B softkey,  
and use the rotary control to select the required group.  
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey.  
3. Press the WAYPOINT GROUPS softkey.  
The Waypoint Group List is displayed.  
9. Press the MOVE WAYPOINT FROM softkey.  
The waypoint is moved to the new group.  
Making a new waypoint group  
1. Display the Waypoint Group List:  
i. Press the WPTS MOB button.  
Changing the default waypoint group  
ii. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey.  
iii. Press the WAYPOINT GROUPS softkey.  
2. Press the MAKE NEW GROUP softkey.  
1. Press the WPTS MOB button.  
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey.  
3. Press the SET DEFAULT SYM & GROUP softkey.  
4. Press the EDIT DEFAULT softkey.  
5. Using the trackpad, select the waypoint group that you want to  
make the default.  
3. Press the EDIT GROUP NAME softkey (or press OK to accept  
the default name).  
4. Using the rotary control, edit the name for the new waypoint  
group.  
5. Press the OK button to save the changes.  
6. Press the OK button.  
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5.8 Password protecting your waypoints  
Note: To abandon the group default change operation, press  
CANCEL.  
You can prevent access to, modification, and visibility of your  
waypoints and routes by applying a password.  
Erasing a waypoint group  
Password Confirmation  
When Password Protection is enabled and you are attempting to  
access a password protected function for the first time during a  
power-cycle, the system will request confirmation of your password  
before you can:  
1. Display the Waypoint Group list:  
i. Press the WPTS MOB button.  
ii. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey.  
iii. Press the WAYPOINT GROUPS softkey.  
• Access WPTS key functions. This does not affect the operation of  
the MOB function.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the waypoint group that you want to  
erase.  
3. Press theERASE GROUP softkey.  
• Access ROUTE softkey functions.  
4. Press the YES softkey to confirm.  
• Create a route from a track. All other track functions are  
unaffected.  
• Archive or transfer any waypoints.  
Showing and hiding waypoint groups  
• Enter the Waypoint Password Setup menu.  
In the chart application:  
Note: Once you have provided a password to the system, it must  
be entered to access the Password Setup sub-menu, regardless  
of the whether Password Protection is set to ON or OFF.  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS softkey.  
3. Using the SHOW BY softkey, select the SHOW BY GROUP  
option.  
Note: Raymarine strongly recommends that you backup your  
waypoint data BEFORE password protecting your waypoints.  
This is so that, in the event that you forget your password, you  
can easily restore your waypoints.  
4. A list of available waypoint groups is displayed. Using the rotary  
control, select the waypoint group that you want to show or hide.  
5. Using the ON CHART softkey, select the SHOW or HIDE option,  
as appropriate.  
6. Repeat Steps 4 to 5 for each waypoint group you want to show  
or hide.  
Disabled Data/Functions  
When Password Protection is ON and you have not entered a  
password, you will NOT be able to:  
• View details of waypoint and route databases.  
• Edit waypoints or routes.  
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• Goto an existing waypoint.  
• Follow a route.  
Changing the waypoints password  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the System Setup menu item, and  
press the trackpad right to select the menu item.  
• View waypoints on screen (even when the SHOW/HIDE status  
is set to SHOW).  
3. Using the trackpad, select the Waypoint Password Setup menu  
item, and press the trackpad right to select the menu item.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the Change Password menu item,  
and press the trackpad right to select the menu item.  
• View waypoint names on screen (even when WAYPOINT NAME  
is set to ON).  
All other options including GOTO CURSOR are unaffected.  
5. Using the trackpad, enter your new waypoints password (1 to 16  
characters, and case sensitive).  
6. Press the OK button.  
Specifying a password for waypoints  
7. Repeat Steps 5 to 6 to confirm the password.  
8. Enter a hint to help you remember the password (optional).  
9. Press the OK button.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the System Setup menu item, and  
press the trackpad right to select the menu item.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the Waypoint Password Setup menu  
item, and press the trackpad right to select the menu item.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the Enable Password menu item, and  
press the trackpad down to select the ON option.  
5. Press the OK button.  
6. Read the displayed warning, and press the YES softkey to  
accept it, as appropriate.  
7. Using the trackpad, enter the password (1 to 16 characters, and  
case sensitive).  
8. Press the OK button.  
9. Repeat Steps 7 to 8 to confirm the password.  
10.Add a hint to help you remember the password (optional).  
Disabling password protection for waypoints  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the System Setup menu item, and  
press the trackpad right to select the menu item.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the Waypoint Password Setup menu  
item, and press the trackpad right to select the menu item.  
4. When prompted, enter your existing waypoints password.  
5. Press the OK button.  
6. Using the trackpad, select the Enable Password menu item, and  
press the trackpad up to select the OFF option.  
11. Press the OK button.  
7. Press the OK button.  
The password is now set and protection enabled, although access  
to the waypoint and route functions remains available until you  
restart your multifunction display.  
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6.1 Chart application overview  
6.2 Ensure safe navigation  
With suitable heading and position data from your charts and a GPS  
module, your multifunction display enables you to  
Ensure safe basic navigation at all times.  
This product is intended only as an aid to navigation and must  
never be used in preference to sound navigational judgment. Only  
official government charts and notices to mariners contain all the  
current information needed for safe navigation, and the captain is  
responsible for their prudent use. It is the user’s responsibility to  
use official government charts, notices to mariners, caution and  
proper navigational skill when operating this or any other Raymarine  
product.  
• Find out where you are.  
• Interpret your surroundings.  
• Measure the distance and bearing between two points.  
• Place waypoints at specific locations.  
• Navigate to a specific point.  
• Build and follow a route.  
• Monitor where you are going.  
• Distinguish between fixed and moving objects using radar overlay.  
• Record where you have been.  
• Manage and edit routes and tracks.  
• View AIS data.  
You can also use your multifunction display to customize your chart  
application to your own particular requirements and circumstances.  
You can:  
• Alter the way the chart is drawn in relation to your boat and the  
direction you are travelling in (chart orientation and motion mode).  
• Manage and edit chart data you have entered.  
• Control the level of detail displayed on-screen.  
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6.3 Using the chart safely  
6.4 What the chart displays  
When using your chartplotter you should always check that a route  
is safe.  
The chart display has a number of features to help you navigate.  
The following diagram illustrates the main features:  
Zoom in to check for hazards, such as small shoals, that may  
not be shown on a smaller scale chart. Until you are familiar with  
interpreting the chart display, you should take every opportunity to  
compare the displayed objects with visual targets, such as buoys  
and coastal structures. You should practice harbour and coastal  
navigation during daylight and in clear weather conditions. The  
simulator mode can also be used to help you gain experience.  
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6.5 Chart cards  
6.6 Chart datum  
Chart cards can be used with your multifunction display to provide  
chart detail for specific geographic areas.  
In order for your GPS and chart to correlate accurately with your  
paper charts, they must be using the same datum.  
Your multifunction display is supplied with embedded cartography  
that provides a level of detail suitable for basic navigation in a  
specific geographic area. If you require charts with a higher level  
of detail, or for a different geographic area, it is necessary to  
purchase Navionics® chart cards. 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 cards,  
contact your local dealer or visit the Navionics web site.  
The default datum for your display is WGS1984. If this is not  
suitable, you can change the setting via the Chart Setup menu.  
When you adjust the datum of your multifunction display, a  
Raymarine GPS will automatically correlate. If you have an external  
third party GPS, you will need to correlate this separately.  
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6.7 Chart setup  
Menu item  
Description  
Options  
Object Information  
Determines how further • OFF  
information is accessed  
for cartographic areas  
and objects:  
The set up for your chart and its cartography can be changed from  
the standard configuration to suit your particular needs.  
• Points ON  
• All ON (default)  
Although you will probably only do this when you first use the chart,  
you may decide to make subsequent adjustments once you become  
more familiar with the system. Any settings that you change are  
retained even when you power off.  
OFF — Information  
is displayed for a  
cartographic object  
when you move the  
cursor over the object  
and press the OK  
button.  
Selecting the chart setup menu  
In the chart application:  
ALL ON —  
Information is  
displayed for  
cartographic objects  
and areas when you  
move the cursor over  
an object or area.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the Chart Setup menu item.  
3. Press right on the trackpad to enter the Chart Setup menu.  
Chart setup menu options  
Points ON —  
Information is  
The following table describes the various options in the Chart Setup  
Menu for your multifunction display.  
displayed for a  
cartographic object  
when you move the  
cursor over the object.  
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Menu item  
Description  
Options  
Menu item  
Description  
Options  
Vector Length  
The distance that your  
vessel travels in the  
time period specified for  
this option, determines  
the length of the vector  
lines drawn on the  
• 3 mins  
Record Vessel Track  
By  
Determines how track  
points are recorded on  
the chart:  
• Auto (default)  
• Time  
• 6 mins  
• Infinite (default)  
• Distance  
Auto — track points  
are automatically  
created.  
chart display. This  
affects COG and HDG  
(heading) vectors. If  
theInfinite option is  
selected, the vector will  
extend to the edge of  
the chart window.  
Time — track points  
are created based on  
time.  
Distance — track  
points are created  
based on distance.  
Vector Width  
Route Width  
Sets the width of  
the COG and HDG  
(heading) chart vector  
lines.  
• Thin  
• Normal (default)  
• Wide  
Sets the width of routes. • Thin  
• Normal (default)  
• Wide  
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Menu item  
Description  
Options  
Menu item  
Description  
Options  
Track Interval  
Determines the interval  
that will be used for  
track point creation.  
The options available  
depend on the option  
selected for the Record  
Vessel Track By menu  
item, as follows:  
If TIME is selected for  
the Record Vessel  
Track By menu item:  
Datum  
In order for your GPS  
and chart to correlate  
accurately with your  
paper charts, they must  
be using the same  
datum. The default  
datum for your display  
is WGS1984. If this is  
not suitable, you can  
change the setting.  
When you change the  
datum setting, the chart  
grid will subsequently  
move according to  
the new datum, and  
the latitude/longitude  
of the cartographic  
features will also change  
accordingly. The system  
attempts to set up any  
GPS to the new mode,  
and indicates whether  
this was successful or  
not.  
• WGS1984 (default)  
• List of available  
datum  
• 2 secs  
• 5 secs  
• 10 secs  
• 30 secs  
• 1 min  
Auto — If the Auto  
option is selected for  
the Record Vessel  
Track By menu  
item, no options  
are available for the  
Track Interval menu  
item.  
• 3 min  
• 5 min  
• 10 min  
• 30 min  
Time — If the Time  
option is selected for  
the Record Vessel  
Track By menu item,  
you can use theTrack  
Interval menu item  
to specify the time  
interval.  
If DISTANCE is selected  
for the Record Vessel  
Track By menu item:  
• 0.02 nm  
• 0.05 nm  
• 0.1 nm  
• 0.2 nm  
• 0.5 nm  
• 1.0 nm  
Distance — If the  
Distance option is  
selected for the  
Record Vessel Track  
By menu item, you  
can use theTrack  
Interval menu item to  
specify the distance  
interval.  
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Menu item  
Description  
Options  
• ON  
Menu item  
Description  
Options  
Chart Offset  
Allows you to move  
the position of the  
Chart Display  
Determines the level  
of detail shown on the  
chart.  
• Simple  
• OFF (default)  
• Detailed (default)  
• Extra Detailed  
• OFF  
chart in order to correct  
for position errors in  
the cartography. This  
adjustment is indicated  
in the chart application  
as a distance north/west  
(+ve) or south/east  
(-ve) from your vessel  
position, to a maximum  
of 1000m. When you  
press the trackpad right  
to select this menu item,  
the OFFSET softkey is  
displayed, enabling you  
to switch chart offset ON  
or OFF.  
Chart Grid  
Determines whether  
grid lines representing  
longitude and latitude  
are displayed on the  
chart:  
• ON (default)  
OFF — grid lines are  
NOT displayed.  
ON — grid lines are  
displayed.  
Chart Text  
Determines whether  
chart text is displayed  
(place names and so  
on).  
• OFF  
• ON (default)  
OFF — chart text is  
NOT displayed.  
Selecting the cartography setup menu  
ON — chart text is  
displayed.  
In the chart application:  
Chart Boundaries  
Determines whether a  
line indicating the chart  
boundary is displayed.  
• OFF  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the Cartography Setup menu item.  
3. Press right on the trackpad to enter the Cartography Setup menu.  
• ON (default)  
OFF — chart  
boundary is NOT  
displayed.  
Cartography setup menu options  
ON — chart boundary  
is displayed.  
The following table describes the various options in the Cartography  
Setup Menu for your multifunction display.  
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Menu item  
Description  
Options  
• OFF  
Menu item  
Description  
Options  
• OFF (default)  
• 16 ft  
Spot Soundings  
Determines whether a  
number indicating depth  
is displayed.  
Hide Rocks  
Determines whether  
rocks are shown or  
hidden on the chart, and  
the depth at which they  
are shown:  
• ON (default)  
• 20 ft  
OFF — depth is NOT  
displayed.  
• 33 ft  
OFF — rocks are  
displayed.  
ON — depth is  
displayed.  
• 66 ft  
16 ft — rocks are  
hidden at depths of  
16ft and greater.  
Safety Contour  
Areas with depths that  
are SHALLOWER than  
this specified value are  
shaded in a blue color  
that is darker than areas  
with depths that are  
GREATER than this  
specified value.  
• OFF  
• 7 ft  
20 ft — rocks are  
hidden at depths of  
20ft and greater.  
• 10 ft  
• 16 ft  
• 20 ft  
33 ft — rocks are  
hidden at depths of  
33ft and greater.  
• 33 ft  
• 66 ft (default)  
• OFF  
66 ft — rocks are  
hidden at depths of  
66ft and greater.  
Depth Contour  
The depth contour is  
shown on the chart  
display as a line  
indicating the depth  
at a particular position.  
• 16 ft  
Nav. Marks  
Determines whether  
navigation marks are  
displayed on the chart:  
• OFF  
• 20 ft  
• ON (default)  
• 33 ft  
OFF — navigation  
marks are NOT  
displayed.  
• 66 ft  
• ALL (default)  
ON — navigation  
marks are displayed.  
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Menu item  
Description  
Options  
Menu item  
Description  
Options  
• OFF  
Nav. Marks Symbols  
Determines which set of • International (default)  
navigation mark symbols  
is used — International,  
or US. These symbols  
correspond to paper  
charts.  
Marine Features  
When this menu item  
is set to ON, the  
following water-based  
cartographic features  
are displayed:  
• US  
• ON (default)  
• Cables.  
Light Sectors  
Determines whether  
the sector of light cast  
by a fixed beacon is  
displayed or not.  
• OFF  
• Nature of seabed  
points.  
• ON (default)  
• Tide stations.  
OFF — sector of light  
is NOT displayed.  
• Current stations.  
• Port information.  
ON — sector of light  
is displayed.  
Land Features  
When this menu item is • OFF  
set to ON, land-based  
cartographic features  
are displayed.  
• ON (default)  
Caution & Routing  
Data  
Determines whether  
caution and routing data  
is displayed or not.  
• OFF  
• ON (default)  
Colored Seabed Areas When this menu item is • OFF (default)  
OFF — caution and  
routing data is NOT  
displayed.  
set to ON, the seabed  
is shown in greater  
definition in certain  
areas where the extra  
detail is available.  
• ON  
ON — caution  
and routing data  
is displayed.  
Background Color  
Determines what color  
the background water  
will be in any areas  
where Navionics  
cartography is not  
available.  
• White (default)  
• Blue  
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6.8 Moving around the chart  
Menu item  
Description  
Options  
• OFF  
Business Services  
When this menu item  
is set to ON, symbols  
indicating the location  
of a business will be  
shown.  
You can move around the chart using the pan and zoom controls.  
• ON (default)  
A combination of zooming and panning is required to move around  
the chart and display an area at the appropriate scale.  
Note: When you pan the chart, or when you change the scale in  
autorange mode; the motion mode is suspended.  
Aerial Photo Overlay  
Roads  
Determines the area  
that will be displayed for  
aerial photo overlay.  
• On Land and Sea  
• On Land (default)  
Panning moves the displayed chart to a different area. When  
the cursor reaches the edge of the screen, the chart pans.  
Determines whether  
major coastal roads are  
displayed on the chart:  
• OFF  
• ON (default)  
OFF — coastal roads  
are NOT displayed.  
When you zoom in, the chart scale changes to show a smaller  
area in more detail. Conversely, if you zoom out the chart area  
displayed is increased but the detail is reduced.  
ON — coastal roads  
are displayed.  
Additional Wrecks  
Determines whether  
extended information for  
new wrecks is displayed:  
• OFF  
• ON (default)  
Note: The cartographic detail available on charts varies  
according to the chart and the chart scale. Some areas provide  
detail at smaller scales than others.  
OFF — extended  
wreck information is  
NOT displayed.  
A feature of the chart is ‘autoscale’. If you select a chart scale that  
does not have cartographic detail in some areas, 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 may be some  
mis-alignment of objects which cross the chart boundary in this area.  
ON — extended  
wreck information is  
displayed.  
Zooming in and out  
1. To zoom in closer to the picture, press the RANGE IN control.  
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2. To zoom out further from the picture, press the RANGE OUT  
6.9 Chart presentation  
control.  
The chart can be viewed in a number of ways to suit your needs.  
3. Press and hold the button to zoom continuously.  
You will normally view your chart with the vessel on screen and  
motion mode ‘active’. When motion mode is active, as your vessel  
moves, the chart is redrawn to keep the vessel on screen. When  
you zoom the chart in active mode, the chart zooms about your  
vessel position. Alternatively, you may be planning a journey and  
do not want the chart to redraw as your vessel moves. You can  
suspend the active motion mode by using the cursor to pan the chart  
or by selecting FIND CURSOR. When motion mode is suspended,  
the mode is shown in the status bar in parenthesis e.g. (RELATIVE  
MOTION); zoom operates about your cursor position. Provided the  
necessary data to ascertain your vessel’s position is available, you  
can activate the motion mode, by selecting FIND SHIP.  
Panning around the display  
1. To pan around the display, press the trackpad in the direction in  
which you want to pan.  
2. Press and hold the trackpad in the relevant direction to pan  
continuously.  
Navigating to the cursor position on the chart  
1. Position the cursor at the desired destination on the chart.  
2. Press the GOTO softkey.  
Changing the chart display  
3. Press the GOTO CURSOR softkey.  
Each chart window can be tailored to meet your particular needs.  
You can:  
Note: This target waypoint is also identified on the radar.  
• Set the chart view for individual windows or system wide.  
• Change how the chart is orientated.  
• Change the way your chart is drawn in relation to your boat  
movement.  
Working with multiple chart views  
If you have more than one chart window, you can either share the  
presentation or present each window independently. The option  
you have chosen is indicated on the chart status bar as LOCAL or  
SYSTEM.  
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It is used in conjunction with motion mode to control how your boat  
and chart relate to one another and how they are displayed on  
screen. The mode that you choose is restored at power up. Any  
changes that you make to a chart window that is set to system  
view will be reflected in all other system view chart windows. The  
following options are available:  
SYSTEM  
chart view  
When a chart application is started, it defaults to SYSTEM  
view. Any windows set to SYSTEM view will have the same  
presentation as other system windows for:  
• Chart mode and orientation.  
• Chart layers — radar and AIS.  
• Radar/chart synchronization.  
• Show/hide waypoints, routes and tracks.  
• Declutter.  
North Up (N-up)  
In North Up mode, the chart orientation is fixed with true north  
upwards. As your heading changes the boat symbol moves  
accordingly. This is the default mode for the chart application.  
• Vectors.  
Head Up (H-up)  
If you change any of these options in one window, all system  
windows will be updated.  
Head Up mode displays the chart with your boat’s current heading  
upwards. As the heading changes the boat symbol remains fixed  
and the chart picture rotates accordingly.  
LOCAL  
chart view  
When LOCAL chart view is selected, the presentation for each  
window is set independently.  
Note: To prevent continuous backwards and forwards rotations  
as the boat yaws from side-to-side, the chart will not update  
unless the heading changes by at least 10 degrees from the last  
displayed orientation.  
Selecting local or system chart view  
In the chart application:  
Note: It is not possible to select Head Up when the motion mode  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
is set to True.  
2. Press the CHART VIEW softkey to toggle between LOCAL and  
SYSTEM chart views.  
Course Up (C-up)  
Note: The motion mode will be set but not synchronized across  
In Course Up mode, the chart picture is stabilized and shown with  
your current course upwards. As your boat’s heading changes, the  
ship symbol moves accordingly. If you select a new course, the  
picture will reset to display the new course upwards. The reference  
used for Course-Up depends upon the information available at a  
given time. The system always prioritizes this information in the  
following order:  
windows when the chart view is set to SYSTEM.  
Chart orientation  
The orientation of a chart refers to the relationship between the  
chart and the direction that you are travelling in.  
1. Bearing from origin to destination, i.e. intended course.  
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2. Locked heading from an Autopilot.  
3. Bearing to waypoint.  
• True Motion  
• Autorange  
4. Instantaneous heading.  
When you pan the chart or toggle Find Ship/Cursor to Cursor, the  
motion mode is suspended. This is indicated in the status bar by ‘(  
)’ around the motion mode and enables you to view another area  
of the chart whilst navigating. To reset the motion mode and return  
your vessel to the screen, press Find Ship. Manually changing  
the range in autorange also suspends motion mode. The default  
setting is relative motion with zero offset. The mode that you select  
is restored at power up. When a chart window is set to System  
view, the motion mode will be set but not synchronized across other  
system view windows.  
If heading data becomes unavailable whilst in this mode, a warning  
message will be shown and the chart uses 0° heading in relative  
motion.  
Setting the chart orientation  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION softkey.  
3. Press the ORIENTATION softkey until the required option (H-UP,  
N-UP, or C-UP) is selected.  
Relative Motion (RM) with optional vessel offset  
When the motion mode is set to Relative, the position of your vessel  
is fixed on the screen and the chart picture moves relative to your  
vessel. You can specify using the Vessel Offset softkey, whether  
the vessel is fixed in the centre of the window (0 offset) or offset by  
1/3 or 2/3. If you change the offset to 1/3 or 2/3, the view ahead  
of your vessel will be increased.  
4. Press the OK button.  
Maintaining a view of your navigation  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION softkey.  
3. Press the MOTION MODE softkey, and select the AR option.  
The chart will automatically maintain a view of both your vessel and  
the target waypoint on screen.  
Setting the motion mode  
The motion mode controls the relationship between the chart and  
your vessel.  
Whilst motion mode is active, as your vessel moves, the chart is  
redrawn to keep the vessel on-screen. The three motion modes are:  
• Relative Motion  
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In the following example the motion mode has been set to Relative,  
with a vessel offset of 1/3. The vessel is fixed in the offset position  
and the chart moves accordingly:  
cartography by moving the position of the chart.  
This adjustment is indicated as a distance north/west (+ve) or  
south/east (-ve) from your vessel position, to a maximum of 1000m.  
To view the effects of an offset you can turn the feature on or off.  
Once calculated, the offset is applied to all charts.  
Note: Any offset entered will be applied to all charts on the chart  
card. You should therefore ensure that this feature is switched  
off once you have compensated for the position errors in the  
cartography. Any charting errors that you discover should be  
reported to Navionics.  
True Motion (TM)  
When the motion mode is set to True, the chart is fixed and the  
vessel moves in true perspective to fixed landmasses on the screen.  
As the vessel’s position approaches the edge of the screen, the  
chart picture is automatically reset to reveal the area ahead of the  
vessel.  
Enabling chart offset  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the Chart Setup menu option, and  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
Note: It is not possible to select True Motion when the orientation  
is set to Head Up.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Chart Offset menu option, and  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
4. Press the OFFSET softkey, and select the ON option.  
Note: If your vessel position is not available, the current chart  
center is used as the reference point.  
Changing the chart offset value  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the Chart Setup menu item. Press  
the trackpad right to select the menu item.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Chart Offset menu item. Press  
Autorange  
Autorange selects and maintains the largest possible scale of chart  
that will display both the vessel and the target waypoint. Autorange  
is not available if radar-chart synchronization is on.  
the trackpad right to select the menu item.  
4. Press the OFFSET softkey to switch Chart Offset ON.  
5. Press the ADJUST N-S or ADJUST E-W softkey as appropriate,  
Chart offset  
and use the rotary control to change the value.  
Chart offset enables you to compensate for position errors in the  
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6. Press the OK button.  
Enabling aerial photo overlay  
In the chart application:  
Resetting the chart offset value  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softtkey.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
2. Highlight the Chart Setup menu option, and press the right  
cursor key to select it.  
3. Highlight the Chart Offset option, and press the right cursor  
3. Press the AERIAL OVERLAY softkey repeatedly until the ON  
option is selected.  
key to select it.  
4. Press the OK button.  
4. Press the OFFSET softkey to select the ON option.  
5. Press the SET OFFSET softkey.  
Specifying aerial overlay opacity  
6. Press the CLEAR OFFSET softkey.  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softtkey.  
2. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
3. Press the AERIAL OVERLAY softkey repeatedly until the ON  
Chart layers  
option is selected.  
Aerial photo overlay  
The opacity gauge is displayed above the softkey.  
4. Using the rotary control, select the level of opacity required,  
between 1 and 100%.  
You can overlay an aerial photo on to the chart display, helping you  
to interpret your environment and its features.  
5. Press the OK button.  
If you are using a suitable chart card, you can overlay an aerial  
photo on to the chart display. This covers the navigable waters up to  
three miles inside the coastline.  
Specifying the aerial overlay area  
In the chart application, with aerial photo overlay enabled:  
Beyond these limits, the land will appear green, and the resolution is  
dependent on the region covered by the chart card you are using.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
Using the options in the Cartography Setup Menu, you can specify  
whether the aerial photo overlay is displayed for land areas only, or  
for land and sea areas.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the Cartography Setup menu item.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the Aerial Photo Overlay menu item.  
4. Press the trackpad right to select the On Land or On Land and  
Sea option, as appropriate.  
You can also adjust the opacity of the aerial photo overlay if required.  
Note: When the CHART VIEW mode is set to SYSTEM, the  
aerial photo overlay is displayed in ALL networked displays.  
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5. Press the OK button.  
Using radar overlay to distinguish between fixed and moving  
objects  
You can overlay radar image data over your chart image allowing  
better distinction between fixed objects and other marine traffic. For  
best results, switch on Radar-Chart synchronization to ensure radar  
range and chart scale are synchronized.  
Radar overlay  
You can combine the chart with the radar or MARPA functions to  
provide target tracking or to help you distinguish between fixed  
objects and other marine traffic.  
Enabling and disabling radar overlay  
You can enhance the use of your chart by combining it with the  
following radar features:  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
3. Press the RADAR OVERLAY softkey until the ON or OFF option  
• Radar range synchronization.  
• MARPA.  
is selected, as required.  
• Radar overlay (for distinguishing between fixed and moving  
objects).  
Note: If radar overlay is applied to a chart window that is set  
to system view, the overlay will be displayed in all other system  
view chart windows.  
Radar range synchronization  
When synchronization is switched on:  
Changing the radar range from the chart display  
• The radar range in all radar windows, changes to match the chart  
scale.  
In the chart application:  
• ‘Sync’ is indicated in the top left-hand corner of the chart window.  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
• If you change the radar range, in any radar window, all  
synchronized chart views change scale to match.  
2. Press the CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION softkey.  
3. Press the CHART SYNC softkey until the RDR option is selected.  
4. Press the OK button.  
• If you change the scale of a synchronized chart window, all radar  
windows change range to match.  
5. Use the RANGE IN or OUT control to change the radar range.  
Using the radar to view MARPA targets on the chart  
Synchronizing the chart with the radar range  
The Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) function is used  
for target tracking and risk analysis. When MARPA is set up in  
radar mode or radar overlay, all MARPA targets are displayed in the  
chart window and associated MARPA functions can be accessed  
via the chart.  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION softkey.  
3. Press the CHART SYNC softkey until the RDR option is selected.  
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2. Alternatively, with Radar Overlay switched on, press the  
Note: Radar range synchronization is not available when the  
chart motion mode is set to AUTORANGE.  
TARGET TRACKING softkey.  
Chart scale and radar range synchronization  
Bathymetric data  
You can synchronize the radar range in all radar windows with the  
chart scale.  
You can view detailed bathymetric contour data in the chart  
application for use during fishing.  
When synchronization is switched on:  
Before you can display bathymetric data in the chart application, you  
must have Navionics chart cards with the relevant level of detail.  
• The radar range in all radar windows changes to match the chart  
scale.  
When you change the CHART TYPE to the FISH option, bathymetric  
data is shown on the chart (where available, based on your chart  
card).  
• ‘Sync’ is indicated in the top left-hand corner of the chart window.  
• If you change the radar range, in any radar window, all  
synchronized chart views change scale to match.  
Enabling bathymetric data  
• If you change the scale of a synchronized chart window, all radar  
windows change range to match.  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
Synchronizing radar range with chart scale  
In the chart application:  
3. Press the CHART TYPE softkey repeatedly until the FISH option  
is selected.  
4. Press the OK button.  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION softkey.  
3. Press the CHART SYNC softkey until the RDR option is selected.  
4. Press the OK button.  
AIS objects  
Note: Radar range synchronization is not available when the  
chart motion mode is set to AUTORANGE.  
You can view AIS objects in the chart display to help you avoid  
collisions, and identify vessels.  
If you have a suitable AIS receiver or transceiver connected to your  
multifunction display, you can use the AIS layer to:  
Accessing MARPA controls on the chart  
In the chart application:  
• Display targets for any other AIS-equipped vessels.  
1. Select the target using the cursor.  
The MARPA-related softkeys are displayed.  
• Display voyage information being broadcasted by these targets  
— for example, their position, course, speed and rate of turn.  
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• Display basic or detailed information for each target vessel  
including safety-critical target data.  
The Chart Layers menu is displayed.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the AIS Objects menu item.  
5. Press the trackpad right to select the ON option.  
6. Press the OK button.  
• Set up a safe zone around your boat.  
• View AIS alarm and safety related messages.  
Enabling AIS objects  
3D chart view locator  
In the chart application:  
You can show a 3D view locator on the 2D chart to indicate the  
boundaries of the area currently shown on the 3D chart.  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
3. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
The 3D view locator is a polygon outlined in blue that can be  
overlayed on the 2D chart. As you rotate and pitch the vessel  
symbol on the display, or use the pan and zoom controls, the blue  
polygon moves on the 2D chart to indicate the boundaries of the  
area currently shown on the 3D chart.  
The Chart Layers menu is displayed.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the AIS Objects menu item.  
5. Press the trackpad right to select the ON option.  
6. Press the OK button.  
Enabling the 3D locator  
In the chart application:  
Range rings  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
3. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
Displaying range rings on the chart enables you to measure  
distances.  
The Chart Layers menu is displayed.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the 3D Locator menu item.  
5. Press the trackpad right to select the ON option.  
6. Press the OK button.  
Range rings give you an incremental representation of distance  
from your vessel to help you judge distances at a glance. The rings  
are always centred on your vessel, and the scale varies to suit your  
current zoom setting. Each ring is labelled with the distance from  
your vessel.  
Enabling range rings  
Chart vectors  
In the chart application:  
Chart vectors show additional information on the chart display,  
including heading and COG vectors, and wind and tide arrows.  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
3. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
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A range of vector graphics can be superimposed on to the chart  
display. The following vectors can be independently enabled or  
disabled:  
If there are a large number of cartographic objects in a particular  
area, you can turn on the declutter option to hide the following  
cartographic objects:  
• HDG (heading) vector — shows the vessel’s heading, displayed  
as a line with an open arrow head. It does not take winds or tides  
into account.  
Text.  
• Chart boundaries.  
• Spot soundings.  
• COG (Course Over Ground) vector — indicates the vessel’s actual  
course, and is displayed as a line with two open arrow heads.  
• Depth contours.  
• Wind and tide vectors — winds and tides are displayed as lines  
with solid arrow heads in the direction of the wind or tidal set.  
Wind arrows point towards your vessel, and tidal arrows point  
away. The width of the arrow indicates its strength.  
• Light sectors.  
• Caution and routing Data.  
• Land and marine features.  
• Business services (if available for your cartography).  
Note: The length of the HDG and COG vector lines is determined  
by the distance your vessel will travel in the time you have  
specified (3 mins, 6 mins or Infinite) in the Chart Setup Menu at  
the current speed. Any times that you specify will apply to all  
chart views, and if theInfinite option is selected, the vector will  
extend to the edge of the chart window.  
Decluttering the chart display  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the DECLUTTER softkey and select the ON option.  
Note: If neither Speed Over Ground (SOG) or heading data is  
available, vectors cannot be displayed.  
Displaying details of tides and currents  
Enabling and disabling chart vectors  
Displaying details of tides  
1. Press the DATA button.  
In the chart application:  
2. Press the CHART VECTORS softkey.  
3. Press the appropriate softkey to enable or disable the chart  
vectors you want to use.  
1. Using the trackpad, position the cursor over the diamond-shaped  
tidal symbol.  
2. Press the OK button to display information for that tide.  
3. To display additional tidal data, press the TIDAL DATA softkey.  
4. To move the time selector, use the trackpad.  
Decluttering the chart  
You can reduce the amount of detail shown on the chart by  
de-cluttering the chart display.  
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5. To change the displayed date, use the appropriate softkeys.  
Displaying details of currents  
In the chart application:  
1. Using the trackpad, position the cursor over the diamond-shaped  
current symbol.  
2. Press the OK button to display information for that current.  
3. To display additional current data, press the CURRENT DATA  
softkey.  
4. To move the time selector, use the trackpad.  
5. To change the displayed date, use the appropriate softkeys.  
Animated tide and current information  
You can set the date for the animation and choose to see the  
whole animation from the beginning or start it at any point within  
the 24-hour period.  
Symbol  
Description  
Direction and speed of current (green  
arrows).  
You can also choose to view the animation continuously or to step  
through it in increments of time that you set.  
Tide height.  
Viewing animated tide and current information  
In the chart application:  
1. Using the cursor, highlight a tide or current icon.  
2. Press OK to open the Object Info dialog box and toolbar.  
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3. Press the Animate softkey.  
Additional chart information  
The Tide/Current Animation screen opens with the animation  
paused.  
You can display additional information on the chart for cartographic  
objects, ports, and marinas.  
Depending on the chart card you are using, you will also be able to  
view some or all of the following additional information:  
Controlling tide and current animations  
In the chart application, with a tide animation displayed:  
• Details of each cartographic object that is marked on the chart,  
including source data for structures, lines, open sea areas, and  
so on.  
1. To start or stop the animation, press the ANIMATION  
PLAY/PAUSE softkey.  
2. To view the animation in steps, use the STEP BACK or STEP  
• Details of ports, port features, and business services.  
FWD softkeys.  
• Pilot book information (similar to what you would see in a marine  
almanac). Pilot book information is available at certain ports.  
3. To set the animation step interval, pause any playing animations,  
and press the SET TIME INTERVAL softkey.  
• Panoramic photos of ports and marinas. The availability of photos  
is indicated by a camera symbol on the chart display.  
4. To set the animation date, press the SET DATE softkey. The Edit  
Date screen shows the following options:  
Note: For full details of the features available with each chart  
card type, refer to the Navionics website: www.navionics.com or  
www.navionics.it.  
TODAY’S  
DATE  
Set the animation date to the current date.  
PREV DATE  
NEXT DATE  
EDIT DATE  
Set the animation date to 24-hours previous to  
current date.  
Using the port search option  
Set the animation date to 24-hours ahead of  
current date.  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the OK button.  
Opens the Edit Date pop-up screen: use the  
trackpad or rotary control to enter the date you  
want to see an animation for.  
2. Press the SEARCH BY NAME softkey.  
3. Press the EDIT NAME softkey.  
4. Enter the name of the port, and press theOK button.  
5. Press theSEARCH softkey.  
6. If the search returns more than one port, highlight the required  
port, and press right on the trackpad to select it.  
5. Press OK to save the new date and return to the Tide/Current  
Animation screen, or CANCEL to ignore the date change and  
return to the Tide/Current Animation screen, leaving the date  
setting unchanged.  
7. Use the trackpad to select a service associated with that port.  
Using the cursor to find a port  
In the chart application:  
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1. Select the appropriate port symbol in the chart view.  
2. Press the OK button.  
3. A list of services associated with the port is displayed.  
4. Press theVIEW DETAILS softkey.  
5. Use the trackpad to select a service.  
6. Press the SHOW ON CHART softkey to center the screen on  
the selected port, if required.  
Displaying details of services and points of interest  
In the chart application:  
1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor over the service or point  
of interest symbol.  
2. Press the OK button. Additional information is displayed.  
Business services and points of interest symbols  
The location of various business services and points of interest is  
indicated by the following symbols:  
Displaying details of objects and features  
In the chart application:  
1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor over the object. The basic  
object information will be displayed.  
2. Press the OK button. Detailed information for that object is  
displayed.  
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3. If the object you have selected has more than one subject  
area, use the rotary control to highlight and select the required  
information.  
6.10 Locating your vessel on the chart  
display  
Your current position is represented on screen by a boat symbol.  
The boat symbol is shown below:  
Displaying pilot book information  
In the chart application, when a port symbol is displayed:  
1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor over the port symbol.  
2. Press the OK button.  
The Object Info dialog is displayed.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Pilot Book menu item, and  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the relevant book or chapter.  
If neither heading nor Course Over Ground (COG) data is available,  
the vessel is shown as a solid circle. If positional data has been  
selected for display, your position will be displayed in the data bar  
under VES POS.  
5. Press the VIEW PILOT BOOK softkey.  
Displaying panoramic photos  
How to locate your vessel  
In the chart application, when a camera symbol is displayed,  
indicating the availability of a photo:  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the FIND softkey and select the SHIP option.  
1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor over the camera symbol.  
2. Press the OK button.  
Your vessel is displayed in the center of the chart.  
3. Press the VIEW PHOTO softkey.  
2. To mark this position, press the WPTS MOB button twice, then  
press the OK button.  
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6.11 Waypoints  
To stop navigating to a waypoint  
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.  
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS softkey.  
3. Press the STOP GOTO softkey.  
4. Alternatively, position the cursor over the active waypoint, and  
Waypoint navigation  
Navigating to a waypoint using the cursor  
press the STOP GOTO softkey.  
In the chart application:  
Note: Once navigation is no longer active, the waypoint symbol  
returns to its normal unboxed state, and the dashed line between  
your boat and the waypoint is removed.  
1. Position the cursor over the waypoint you want to navigate to.  
2. Press the GO TO WAYPOINT softkey.  
Navigating to a waypoint using the GOTO option  
In the chart application:  
Waypoint editing  
1. Press the GOTO softkey.  
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS or GOTO CURSOR  
Moving a waypoint by entering new coordinates  
softkey, as appropriate.  
3. Select the required waypoint from the list.  
In the chart application:  
1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor to the relevant waypoint.  
Alternatively, select a waypoint from the Waypoint List.  
4. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT softkey.  
2. Press the VIEW AND EDIT DETAILS softkey.  
Navigating to an existing waypoint selected on screen  
3. Using the rotary control, highlight the information you want to  
change.  
In the chart application:  
4. Press the relevant EDIT softkey.  
1. Position the cursor over the required waypoint.  
5. Using the rotary control and trackpad, edit the information in the  
Position, BRG, and RNG fields as appropriate.  
6. Press the OK button once to apply the changes and twice to  
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT softkey.  
The chart displays a dashed line from your vessel to the active  
waypoint, and navigation commences.  
exit the Edit Waypoint dialog.  
Note: When you arrive at your target waypoint, a message  
will appear, and an alarm will sound. To acknowledge the  
message and silence the alarm, wait 10 seconds or press  
ACKNOWLEDGE.  
Note: To abandon a move waypoint operation, press CANCEL.  
Erasing a waypoint using the cursor  
In the chart application:  
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1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor to the relevant waypoint.  
Alternatively, select a waypoint from the Waypoint List.  
3. Using the SHOW BY softkey, select the SHOW BY GROUP  
option.  
2. Press the ERASE WAYPOINT softkey.  
3. Press the YES softkey to confirm, or NO softkey to cancel.  
4. A list of available waypoint groups is displayed. Using the rotary  
control, select the waypoint group that you want to show or hide.  
5. Using the ON CHART softkey, select the SHOW or HIDE option,  
Hiding a waypoint on the chart display  
as appropriate.  
6. Repeat Steps 4 to 5 for each waypoint group you want to show  
or hide.  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS softkey.  
Showing and hiding waypoint symbols  
3. Press the ON CHART softkey repeatedly until the HIDE option  
is selected.  
4. Press the OK button.  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS softkey.  
3. Using the SHOW BY softkey, select the SHOW BY SYM option.  
Waypoint appearance  
4. A list of available waypoint symbols is displayed. Using the  
rotary control, select the waypoint symbol that you want to show  
or hide.  
Showing and hiding waypoint names  
5. Using the ON CHART softkey, select the SHOW or HIDE option,  
In the chart or radar application:  
as appropriate.  
1. In the Chart application, press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS softkey.  
6. Repeat Steps 4 to 5 for each waypoint symbol you want to show  
or hide.  
3. Using the WAYPOINT NAME softkey, select the WAYPOINT  
NAME ON option to show waypoint names, or the WAYPOINT  
NAME OFF option to hide waypoint names.  
Note: Waypoints in an active route are always displayed,  
regardless of whether the display is set to show or hide.  
Showing and hiding waypoint groups  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS softkey.  
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6.12 Routes  
Note: A route can also be created from a track.  
A route is a series of waypoints used to navigate a course.  
Up to 150 routes can be added to your system, each consisting of  
up to 50 waypoints. As each waypoint is added, it is assigned an  
index number corresponding to its position in the route and drawn  
on the chart using the currently specified symbol. The following  
should be noted:  
A route is displayed on screen as a series of waypoints linked by a  
line.  
• When a route is being built it is not active and does not affect  
any current navigation.  
You can include a waypoint more than once in a route, but the  
same waypoint cannot be placed consecutively.  
You can create a new route when the route list is full but on saving  
this, you will be prompted to choose an existing route to overwrite.  
With routes you can:  
You cannot save a new route if any of the waypoints within it are  
currently active.  
• Build a temporary route that you follow immediately (Quick  
Route). If you do not rename a quick route, it will be overwritten  
and its waypoints deleted when a new quick route is built.  
• The way in which the OK and CANCEL buttons operate is  
different when you are building and editing routes.  
• Build and save a route for later use, in which case the route is  
stored in the route list.  
Building a route  
• Convert a track of your course into a route.  
Building a route using new waypoints  
Once created you have the option to view a route’s details, amend  
its course, edit its name and color or erase it. All route options can  
be accessed via the ROUTES softkey.  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the ROUTES softkey.  
3. Press the BUILD NEW ROUTE softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, position the cursor at the desired position  
on the Chart.  
5. Press the PLACE WAYPOINT softkey.  
Building a route  
Routes can either be built on screen or via the waypoint list. A route  
consists of:  
• New waypoints that you have specifically placed for that route; or:  
• Existing waypoints that are already stored in the system; or:  
• A combination of new and existing waypoints.  
6. Repeat Steps 4 to 5 for each new waypoint, until the route is  
complete.  
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7. To follow the route immediately without saving it for future use  
6. Press the INSERT WAYPOINT softkey.  
(Quick Route), press the FOLLOW (QUICK) ROUTE softkey.  
8. To save the route for future use, press the SAVE ROUTE softkey.  
7. Repeat Steps 4 to 5 for each existing waypoint you want to add  
to the route, until the route is complete.  
8. To follow the route immediately without saving it for future use  
(Quick Route), press the FOLLOW (QUICK) ROUTE softkey.  
9. To save the route for future use, press the SAVE ROUTE softkey.  
Note: If you place a waypoint at the wrong position, press the  
UNDO WAYPOINT softkey.  
Building a route using existing waypoints  
Note: If you insert a waypoint incorrectly into a route that you are  
building using the waypoint list, highlight the waypoint in the list  
and press the REMOVE WAYPOINT softkey.  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the ROUTES softkey.  
Building a route from a track  
3. Press the BUILD NEW ROUTE softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, position the cursor over an existing waypoint  
on the Chart.  
5. Press the USE THIS WAYPOINT softkey.  
6. Repeat Steps 4 to 5 for each existing waypoint you want to add  
to the route, until the route is complete.  
Creating a route from a track enables you to retrace the course of  
that track.  
When a track is converted the system creates the closest route  
through the recorded track, using the minimum number of  
waypoints. Each waypoint created will be saved with the depth and  
temperature data (if applicable) for that position.  
7. To follow the route immediately without saving it for future use  
(Quick Route), press the FOLLOW (QUICK) ROUTE softkey.  
8. To save the route for future use, press the SAVE ROUTE softkey.  
Note: If you place a waypoint at the wrong position, press the  
UNDO WAYPOINT softkey.  
Building a route using the waypoint list  
In the chart application:  
1. NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the ROUTES softkey.  
3. Press the BUILD NEW ROUTE softkey.  
4. Press the USE WAYPOINT LIST softkey.  
5. Using the trackpad, highlight the waypoint you want to use from  
the waypoint list.  
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On completion, the maximum deviation of the route from the  
recorded track is displayed and the new route is added to the route  
list. It can now be displayed, edited and erased etc. in the same  
way as other routes in the system.  
Adding a waypoint at the start of a route  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the ROUTES softkey.  
3. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey.  
Note: If a track break occurs, only the last segment is converted  
to a route.  
4. Using the trackpad or rotary control, select the route you want to  
add a waypoint to.  
5. Press the AMEND ROUTE COURSE softkey.  
Building a route from the current track  
In the chart application:  
6. Press the USE WAYPOINT LIST softkey.  
7. Press the trackpad right to highlight the right-hand column of  
the list.  
8. Press the trackpad up until a new (empty) row is created at the  
top of the list.  
9. Press the trackpad left to highlight the left-hand column of the list.  
10.Using the trackpad or rotary control, highlight the waypoint you  
want to insert at the start of the route.  
1. Press the NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the TRACKS softkey.  
3. Press the CREATE ROUTE FROM TRACK softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the track you want to create the route  
from.  
5. Press the CREATE ROUTE FROM TRACK softkey.  
6. Press the YES softkey to name the route, or NO to accept the  
default route name.  
A route will be created, and the current track will continue to be  
recorded until you press the STOP TRACK softkey.  
11. Press the INSERT WAYPOINT softkey.  
12.Press the OK button.  
Adding a waypoint within a route  
Building a route from a saved track  
In the chart application:  
In the chart application:  
1. In the Chart or Radar applications, use the trackpad to move the  
cursor over the appropriate leg of the route.  
2. Press the INSERT WAYPOINT softkey.  
1. , position the cursor over the track you want to create the route  
from.  
3. Using the trackpad, move the cursor so that it stretches the leg  
of the route to the desired position on the chart.  
4. Press the PLACE WAYPOINT softkey.  
2. Press the CREATE ROUTE FROM TRACK softkey.  
3. Press the YES softkey to name the route, or NO to accept the  
default route name.  
A route will be created, and the current track will continue to be  
recorded until you press the STOP TRACK softkey.  
Adding a waypoint to the end of a route  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
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2. Press the ROUTES softkey.  
3. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad or rotary control, select the route you want to  
add a waypoint to.  
5. Press the AMEND ROUTE COURSE softkey.  
6. To define a new waypoint using the Chart, position the cursor  
over the appropriate route leg, and then drag it to the new  
position and press the PLACE WAYPOINT softkey.  
• View the route list and then select the required route, or  
• Select the required route on-screen.  
The TIME and SOG options can then be used to aid passage  
planning by displaying the time in hours or as an ETA and the SOG  
as actual or planned. If the route is currently being navigated to  
(active), the data is updated to show bearing, distance and time  
from your current position.  
7. To add a waypoint from the waypoint list, press the USE  
Displaying route details using the cursor  
WAYPOINT LIST softkey.  
8. Press the trackpad right to highlight the right-hand column of  
the list.  
9. Press the trackpad down until the last entry in the list is  
highlighted.  
10.Press the trackpad left to highlight the left-hand column of the list.  
In the chart application:  
1. Using the trackpad, position the cursor over any leg of the  
required route.  
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the required route from the list.  
4. Press the ROUTE DETAILS softkey.  
11. Using the trackpad or rotary control, highlight the waypoint you  
want to insert at the start of the route.  
Displaying route details using the route list  
12.Press the INSERT WAYPOINT softkey.  
13.Press the OK button.  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the ROUTES softkey.  
Displaying the route list  
3. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the required route from the list.  
5. Press the ROUTE DETAILS softkey.  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the ROUTES softkey.  
3. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey.  
Following a route  
When you are following a route the active route is shown on all  
chart windows.  
Displaying route details  
Details of all routes that you create are held in the Route List.  
You can:  
When the distance to the next waypoint in the route is less than that  
specified for the arrival alarm radius, or your vessel reaches the  
closest point of approach to the target (defined by a line passing  
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through the waypoint and perpendicular to the route leg), a warning  
dialog is displayed and an alarm sounds. Once the alarm is  
acknowledged the next waypoint is selected, the display updates  
to indicate the next leg of the route, and the system sends the new  
navigation data to the autopilot.  
Following a route using the route list  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the GOTO softkey.  
2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS softkey.  
3. Using the trackpad or rotary control, select the route you want to  
follow.  
4. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE softkey.  
There are several ways to select the follow route option:  
• Using Quick Route.  
• From a selected waypoint or any point within a route.  
• Using the route list.  
Note: You can stop following a route at any time by pressing  
the STOP FOLLOW softkey.  
• In reverse order.  
Following a route in reverse order  
Following a route using quick route  
In the chart application:  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the GOTO softkey.  
2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS softkey.  
3. Using the trackpad or rotary control, select the route you want to  
follow.  
1. Build your route.  
2. After adding the final waypoint in your route, press the FOLLOW  
(QUICK) ROUTE softkey.  
4. Press the REVERSE AND FOLLOW softkey.  
Note: You can stop following a route at any time by pressing  
the STOP FOLLOW softkey.  
Note: You can stop following a route at any time by pressing  
the STOP FOLLOW softkey.  
Following a route from a selected waypoint or point within a  
route  
Advancing to the next waypoint in a route  
In the chart application:  
While following a route in the chart application:  
1. Using the trackpad, position the cursor over the appropriate leg  
of the route, or a waypoint in the route.  
1. Press the GOTO softkey, or position the cursor over the route.  
2. Press the ADVANCE WAYPOINT softkey.  
2. Press the FOLLOW THIS ROUTE or FOLLOW FROM HERE  
softkey.  
Note: You can stop following a route at any time by pressing  
the STOP FOLLOW softkey.  
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7. Press the EDIT NAME or EDIT COLOR softkey, as appropriate.  
8. Using the trackpad, select the new name of color for the route.  
9. Press the OK button to save the changes.  
Note: If the current destination is the last waypoint, the chart  
advances on to the first waypoint in the route.  
Resetting Cross Track Error (XTE)  
While following a route in the chart application:  
1. Press the RESTART XTE softkey.  
Note: If the route you are editing has been saved by pressing  
the FOLLOW (QUICK) ROUTE softkey, the route is named  
“Quick Route” by default. Changing its name prevents it being  
overwritten the next time the FOLLOW (QUICK) ROUTE softkey  
is used.  
Editing a route  
Adjusting the thickness of route lines  
Once you have created a route, it can be edited in a variety of ways.  
You can:  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
• Reverse a route.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the Chart Setup option.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the Route Width menu item.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the appropriate route line thickness.  
5. Press the OK button.  
• Amend the course of a route (although you cannot edit a target  
waypoint that you are currently navigating to).  
• Change the name or color of a route.  
• Erase a route.  
Showing or hiding a route  
Note: An active route can be edited, with the exception of the  
target waypoint. If a waypoint being edited becomes the target,  
then the system shall cancel the edit; the waypoint shall remain in  
its original position.  
In the chart application:  
1. Using the trackpad, position the cursor over the appropriate  
route.  
2. Press the HIDE ROUTE softkey.  
Changing the name or color of a route  
Moving a waypoint within a route  
In the chart application:  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the ROUTES softkey.  
3. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the required route from the list.  
5. Press the EDIT NAME AND COLOR softkey.  
6. Using the trackpad, select the Name or Color field.  
1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor over the waypoint you want  
to move.  
2. Press the MOVE WAYPOINT softkey.  
3. Using the trackpad, move the cursor so that it stretches the leg  
of the route to the desired position on the chart.  
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4. Press the OK button.  
Note: You can delete any route, except for the one that you are  
curently following. When you erase a route, only those waypoints  
associated with that route are deleted.  
Removing a waypoint from a route  
In the chart application:  
1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor over the waypoint you want  
to remove.  
2. Press the REMOVE WAYPOINT softkey.  
Reversing a route  
In the chart application:  
1. Ensure that you are not following a route (press the STOP  
FOLLOW softkey to stop following a route).  
2. Position the cursor over the appropriate route.  
3. Press the REVERSE ROUTE softkey.  
The waypoints in the route are renumbered, and the route name  
is moved.  
Erasing a route  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the ROUTES softkey.  
3. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the required route from the list.  
5. Press the ERASE ROUTE softkey.  
6. Press the YES softkey to confirm the action, or the NO softkey to  
cancel the action.  
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• Specify the distance between each track point.  
Creating a Track  
You can create and save tracks to keep a permanent record of  
where you’ve been.  
When you want to record where you have been, you can use the  
START TRACK softkey to start tracking your journey. The track will  
then be created automatically as you navigate your vessel.  
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.  
It is also possible to create a route from the track.  
Creating a track  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the TRACKS softkey.  
3. Press the START TRACK softkey.  
As you navigate your vessel, your journey is automatically recorded  
as a track.  
Note: If the power fails whilst a track is being recorded or the  
position fix is lost, a break will occur in the track. Only the last  
segment of a track can be converted into a route.  
Note: If the maximum number of tracking points is reached, you  
will be warned. The track will continue to be recorded with the  
earlier tracking points being overwritten.  
With tracks you can:  
• Review where you have been.  
• Retrace your original journey by converting the track to a route  
and automatically reversing it.  
Displaying the track list  
If required, a track can be personalized and the track options  
customized to your own particular needs. You can:  
In the chart application:  
• Rename a track.  
1. Press the NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the TRACKS softkey.  
• Change the color of a track.  
• Specify the time period between track point creation.  
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3. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT TRACKS softkey.  
Erasing a track  
In the cfhart application:  
Editing a track  
1. , press the NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the TRACKS softkey.  
3. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT TRACKS softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the required track from the list.  
5. Press the ERASE TRACK softkey.  
Once you have created a track, it can be edited in a variety of ways.  
You can:  
• Change the name of a track.  
• Change the color of a track.  
• Erase a track.  
6. Press the YES softkey to confirm the action, or the NO softkey to  
cancel the action.  
Note: You can also erase all tracks, using the ARCHIVE AND  
TRANSFER function.  
Changing the name or color of a track  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the TRACKS softkey.  
3. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT TRACKS softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the required track from the list.  
5. Press the EDIT NAME AND COLOR softkey.  
6. Using the trackpad, select the Name or Color field.  
7. Press the EDIT NAME or EDIT COLOR softkey, as appropriate.  
8. Using the trackpad, select the new name of color for the track.  
9. Press the OK button to save the changes.  
Showing or hiding a track  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the NAVIGATION OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the TRACKS softkey.  
3. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT TRACKS softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the required track from the list.  
5. Use the TRACK ON CHART softkey to select the SHOW or  
HIDE option, as appropriate.  
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6.14 Measuring distances and bearings  
1. Press the DATA button.  
2. Press the RULER softkey.  
3. Press the CLEAR RULER softkey.  
You can use the databar information and the ruler to measure  
distances in the chart application.  
You can determine the distance and bearing :  
• from your boat to the position of the cursor;  
• between two points on the chart.  
Positioning the chart ruler  
In the chart application:  
1. Using the trackpad, position the cursor at the start point of your  
measurement or bearing.  
2. Press the DATA button.  
3. Press the RULER softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, position the cursor at the end point of your  
measurement or bearing. The range and bearing is displayed.  
5. Press the OK button to fix the new ruler position.  
Repositioning the chart ruler  
In the chart application, with the ruler displayed:  
1. Press the ADJUST A or ADJUST B softkey to select the start  
or end point, as appropriate.  
2. Using the trackpad, move the cursor to the new ruler position.  
3. Press the OK button to fix the new ruler position.  
Clearing the chart ruler  
In the chart application:  
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Chapter 7: Using the 3D chart  
Chapter contents  
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7.1 3D chart overview  
• What fishing pattern to use.  
Safe routes.  
The 3D chart provides a number of features to help you navigate  
with your vessel.  
If the area that you are in is new to you, or visibility is poor, 3D  
cartography can help to give you the confidence to know where you  
are and what is around you. As with a conventional chart, active  
waypoints and routes can also be shown on the 3D chart.  
Note: Before you can use the 3D chart applicaton, your  
multifunction display must be receiving accurate heading and  
position data from a suitable source (such as a GPS, for  
example). You must also have 3D chart cards containing 3D  
cartography for the appropriate area.  
Safety  
The 3D chart is an aid to visualization. When navigating with your  
3D chart you should also check your 2D chart and ensure that a  
route is safe. Until you are familiar with interpreting the 3D chart,  
you should take every opportunity to compare the displayed objects  
with visual targets, such as buoys and coastal structures. You  
should practice harbour and coastal navigation during daylight and  
in clear weather conditions. The simulator mode can also be used  
to help you gain experience.  
The 3D application should not be used as a substitute for good  
navigational practice nor for official government paper charts. Do  
not use this application before you have read this chapter.  
Uses for the 3D Chart  
3D cartography introduces an easy-to-use chart format that provides  
you with a three dimensional graphical view of land and sea  
contours around your boat. Land masses are shown in green, the  
shade depending on the height above sea level. Water, the sea-bed  
and submerged objects are shown in varying shades of blue.  
Much of the information available on a conventional chart can be  
shown in three dimensions, giving you an accurate easy-to-view  
image of the area around your boat that can help you plan:  
• Fishing spots.  
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7.2 3D chart setup  
Function  
Description  
Options  
Vessel Symbol  
The style of symbol that • Sail  
represents your vessel  
on screen.  
You can configure a number of options to tailor the 3D chart  
application to your requirements.  
• Power  
Ideally, the 3D chart application should be configured before first  
use. You may also want to make additional adjustments as you  
become more familiar with the application.  
Vessel Size  
Use this option to specify • Tiny  
the size of the symbol  
• Small  
that represents your  
Note: Any changes that you make to the 3D chart configuration  
are retained when you power off the display.  
vessel on screen.  
• Medium  
• Large  
• Huge  
• ON  
Selecting the 3D chart setup menu  
Aerial Photo Overlay  
Chart Text  
Determines whether  
an aerial photograph  
is overlayed on the 3D  
chart display.  
In the 3D chart application:  
• OFF  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the 3D Chart Setup menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
3. Use the trackpad to highlight the required menu option, then  
press the trackpad right to adjust the setting.  
4. Press the OK button to save your changes.  
Determines whether  
descriptive text (such  
as place names, for  
example) appears on  
the chart.  
• ON  
• OFF  
Navigation Marks  
Determines whether  
navigation marks appear  
on the chart.  
• ON  
3D chart setup menu options  
• OFF  
The following table explains the options available in the 3D Chart  
Setup Menu.  
Function  
Description  
Options  
• ON  
Center-of-View Indicator Determines whether a  
white cross is displayed,  
indicating the centre of  
• OFF  
view.  
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7.3 3D chart cards  
7.4 3D chart display overview  
Before you can use the 3D chart application, you must have chart  
cards containing the appropriate 3D cartographic data.  
The 3D chart application features a number of display modes to  
help you navigate your vessel.  
The 3D chart application relies on appropriate cartographic data  
stored on CompactFlash chart cards. You must have chart cards  
containing 3D cartographic data for the geographic area in which  
you want to navigate your vessel.  
The following diagram show the various elements of the display:  
Chart cards containing approriate 3D cartographic data are available  
from the www.navionics.com web site.  
3D chart view modes  
You can change the view provided by the 3D chart to give you a  
better view of your surroundings.  
The 3D chart application has two main viewing modes:  
• Active Motion mode  
• Planning mode  
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Active Motion mode  
The 3D chart places brackets around the view option listed  
immediately below the databar to indicate that the chart is in  
Planning mode. An example of this is (FWD).  
This is the default mode when you open the 3D chart application,  
provided that there is a valid fix. The screen shows an aerial view  
of the 3D chart as if you are above your boat, slightly behind it and  
looking forward (virtual eye point). You can also view the chart  
from different positions relative to your boat. As your boat moves  
forward the chart automatically updates and reveals the changing  
view ahead.  
3D Chart View Options  
Multiple 3D chart instances  
You can display multiple 3D chart views by creating a page that  
shows the 3D chart application in up to four windows at the same  
time.  
Note: In Active Motion mode, you can adjust the pitch when the  
ADJUST ON softkey is set to CENTER, but rotating or panning  
the chart will put it into Planning mode (see below).  
Each instance of the 3D chart application can be in Active Mode or  
Planning mode, as appropriate.  
Planning mode  
Displaying multiple 3D charts  
Planning mode enables you to view an area of the chart, different  
to the one in which you are navigating, so that you can analyze  
locations and features. You can use the controls to view a particular  
area from different angles, bearings and ranges. The chart no  
longer automatically keeps your boat on-screen. When you are in  
Planning mode, the controls and functions available are the same  
as for Active Motion mode.  
1. Press and hold the PAGE button for three seconds, until the  
Select Page Set window appears.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the page set that features the 3D  
chart application.  
3. Press the EDIT PAGE SET softkey to edit the highlighted page  
set.  
Selecting the active motion 3D chart mode  
4. Press the softkey associated with the 3D chart application.  
5. Using the trackpad, highlight the page layout style that suits the  
layout and number of instances of the 3D chart that you want.  
The 3D chart is in Active Motion mode by default. To return to this  
mode at any time:  
6. Press the OK button.  
7. Using the trackpad, highlight the 3D chart application in the list.  
8. Press the OK button.  
1. Press the FIND SHIP softkey.  
The 3D chart is re-drawn, with your vessel in the forward-looking  
view at your current position.  
9. Press the ACTIVE button to select the next window that will host  
an instance of the 3D chart application.  
10.Repear steps 8 to 9 until you have all the instances of the 3D  
chart application that you require.  
Selecting the planning 3D chart mode  
1. Using the trackpad, pan to the area of the chart that you want  
to view.  
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11. Press the OK button.  
When one of these options is selected, the viewpoint of the 3D chart  
is changed to show a different area.  
3D chart depth scale  
The vessel view mode that you are currently in is indicated just  
below the databar.  
The depth scale view option enables you to add an indicator  
beneath your vessel on the display, providing a visual approximation  
of the water depth immediately below your vessel.  
Changing the 3D chart vessel view mode  
This depth scale moves up and down to indicate the approximate  
depth below your vessel. Areas of water that are deeper than the  
depth scale limit are shaded. Areas of water that are shallower than  
the depth scale limit are shown in a lighter shade.  
In the 3D chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the 3D VIEW OPTIONS softkey.  
3. Press the VIEW TO softkey until the FWD, STB, AFT, or PRT  
Enabling or disabling the 3D chart depth scale  
option is selected, as appropriate.  
4. Press the OK button.  
In the 3D chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
3D chart vessel offset  
2. Press the 3D VIEW OPTIONS softkey.  
3. Press the DEPTH SCALE softkey until the ON or OFF option is  
selected, as appropriate.  
4. Press the OK button.  
The 3D chart Vessel Offset options determine the position of your  
vessel in relation to the chart.  
You can specify whether the boat is fixed in the centre of the window  
(0 offset) or offset by 1/3 or 2/3 of the screen. If you change the  
offset to 1/3 or 2/3, the view ahead of your boat will be increased.  
3D chart vessel view modes  
The 3D chart vessel view modes provide different perspectives of  
your vessel on the 3D chart display  
Changing the 3D chart vessel offset  
In the 3D chart application:  
There are four viewing options:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the 3D VIEW OPTIONS softkey.  
3. Press the VESSEL OFFSET softkey until the 0, 1/3, or 2/3 option  
• Forward (FWD) — provides a viewpoint above and behind your  
vessel, looking forward. This is the default option.  
• Starboard (STB) — provides a viewpoint above and to the port of  
your vessel, looking starboard.  
is selected, as appropriate.  
4. Press the OK button.  
• Aft (AFT) — provides a viewpoint above and in front of your  
vessel, looking aft.  
3D chart detail exaggeration  
You can exaggerate the vertical size of objects on the 3D chart to  
make it easier to interpret what you are seeing.  
• Port (PRT) — provides a viewpoint above and to the starboard  
of your vessel, looking to port.  
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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. This could be particularly helpful if you  
are fishing, for example.  
Aerial photo overlay on 3D chart  
You can overlay an aerial photograph on the 3D chart display to  
help you interpret your surroundings.  
Aerial photos cover the navigable waters up to 3 miles inside the  
coastline. Beyond these limits the land will appear green (color  
charts) and grey (black and white charts). The level of resolution  
and the availability of a colored overlay is dependent on the region  
covered by the chart card.  
Adjusting the 3D chart exaggeration  
In the 3D chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
The following images show the difference between the standard 3D  
chart display, and the 3D chart display with aerial photo overlay:  
2. Press the 3D VIEW OPTIONS softkey.  
3. Press the ADJUST EXAGGERATION softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the required amount of exaggeration.  
5. Press the OK button.  
3D chart decluttering  
You can declutter the 3D chart to reduce the amount of objects  
and detail shown.  
Navigating in an area that shows a lot of information on the chart,  
such as navigation marks, can be confusing. Depending on your  
chart view level it can make features or even your position difficult  
to see. Declutter helps you to reduce this confusion and make the  
chart clearer, by removing some objects from view.  
Decluttering the 3D chart  
In the 3D chart application:  
Overlaying an aerial photo on the 3D chart  
In the 3D chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the DECLUTTER softkey until the ON or OFF option is  
1. Press the MENU button.  
selected, as appropriate.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the 3D Chart Setup menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
3. Press the OK button.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the Aerial Photo Overlay menu item.  
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4. Using the trackpad, select the ON option to enable aerial photo  
overlay, or the OFF option to disable it.  
5. Press the OK button.  
1. Press the ADJUST ON softkey until the EYE option is selected  
to rotate or pitch around a virtual eye point. Select the CENTER  
option to rotate or pitch around the center-of-view cross on the  
screen.  
2. Press the ADJUST softkey until the ROTATE or PITCH option is  
selected, as appropriate.  
3. Press the OK button.  
3D Chart Navigation  
Moving around the 3D chart  
Navigating to a waypoint using the 3D chart  
In the 3D chart application:  
In the 3D chart application:  
1. Use the trackpad to move move the cursor to a different area on  
the 3D chart.  
1. Press the GOTO softkey.  
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS softkey.  
2. Press the Range Out button to show a larger area of the 3D  
chart.  
3. Press the Range In button to show a smaller area of the 3D chart.  
The Waypoint List is displayed.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the waypoint you want to navigate to.  
4. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT softkey.  
Locating your vessel on the 3D chart  
In the 3D chart application:  
Following a route using the 3D chart  
1. Press the FIND SHIP softkey.  
In the 3D chart application:  
The 3D chart is re-drawn, with the boat in the forward-looking  
view at your current position.  
1. Press the GOTO softkey.  
2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS softkey.  
Marking your position on the 3D chart  
In the 3D chart application:  
The Route List is displayed.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the route you want to follow.  
4. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE softkey.  
1. Press the WPTS MOB button twice.  
The Edit Waypoint dialog is displayed.  
Using the 2D and 3D charts together  
2. Press the WPTS MOB button again to accept the default  
waypoint name, or enter a new name.  
3. Press the OK button.  
You can display both the 2D and 3D charts on-screen at the same  
time to aid your navigation.  
If the area in which you are navigating is unfamiliar, or visibility is  
poor, working with 2D and 3D chart applications on the screen  
side-by-side can give you extra confidence and help you find out  
Rotating and pitching your vessel in the 3D chart  
In the 3D chart application:  
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what is around you. 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 the active window.  
• Pressing FIND SHIP from any synchronized application returns  
the 3D chart to the default Active Motion mode, and synchronizes  
the 2D chart to the same view.  
• Any changes made to the heading, range or position in either 2D  
or 3D charts will be displayed in both 2D and 3D windows.  
Displaying 2D and 3D charts simultaneously  
• If the 2D chart view for the current window is set to SYSTEM  
and you have multiple windows on a page or on more than  
one multifunction display, any changes made to a chart will be  
reflected in all windows and all multifunction displays.  
1. Press and hold the PAGE button for three seconds, until the  
Select Page Set window appears.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the page set that features the 3D  
chart application.  
• If the 2D chart view for the current window is set to LOCAL, no  
other windows will be affected.  
3. Press the EDIT PAGE SET softkey to edit the highlighted page  
set.  
4. Press the softkey associated with the 3D chart application.  
5. Using the trackpad, highlight a page layout style that includes  
two windows.  
You can synchronize the 2D chart with the 3D chart OR the radar,  
but you cannot synchronize the 2D chart with both the 3D chart  
and the radar.  
6. Press the OK button.  
7. Using the trackpad, highlight the 3D chart application in the list.  
8. Press the OK button.  
9. Press the ACTIVE button to select the second window, which will  
Synchronizing the 2D and 3D charts  
In the 2D or 3D chart application:  
host the 2D chart application.  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
10.Repeat Steps 2 to 8 to select the 2D chart.  
2. Press the CHART VIEW softkey until the SYSTEM option is  
11. Press the OK button.  
selected.  
3. Press the CHART MODE AND PRESENTATION softkey.  
4. Press the CHART SYNC softkey until the 3D option is selected.  
5. Press the OK button.  
2D and 3D chart synchronization  
You can synchronize the heading, range, and position information  
across both the 2D and 3D charts to aid navigation.  
When 2d-3D chart synchronization is enabled:  
3D chart view locator  
• When 2D-3D synchronization is enabled, it is indicated by “2D-3D  
Sync” in the chart application status bar.  
You can show a 3D view locator on the 2D chart to indicate the  
boundaries of the area currently shown on the 3D chart.  
• Some softkey functions are not available with this feature, and  
are “grayed-out”.  
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The 3D view locator is a polygon outlined in blue that can be  
overlayed on the 2D chart. As you rotate and pitch the vessel  
symbol on the display, or use the pan and zoom controls, the blue  
polygon moves on the 2D chart to indicate the boundaries of the  
area currently shown on the 3D chart.  
Displaying the 3D view locator on the 2D chart  
In the 2D chart application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
3. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the 3D Locator option.  
5. Using the trackpad, select the ON option.  
6. Press the OK button.  
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Chapter 8: Using autopilot control  
Chapter contents  
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8.1 Disengaging the autopilot in an  
emergency  
8.2 Autopilot control  
You can use your multifunction display to control your autopilot.  
While following a route using the autopilot:  
Note: For information on connecting an autopilot control head  
to your multifunction display, refer to the documentation that  
accompanies the autopilot control head.  
1. Press and release the POWER button.  
2. Press the PILOT STANDBY softkey.  
The autopilot is disengaged, and put into standby mode.  
With the Autopilot Control function enabled, you can use your  
multifunction display to:  
• Engage the autopilot and instruct it to follow waypoints in a route.  
• Disengage the autopilot.  
• Silence the waypoint arrival alarm.  
Pilot Control dialog  
The autopilot control functions on your multifunction display are  
centered around the Pilot Control dialog. This dialog is displayed in  
the following situations:  
• When you press the GOTO or FOLLOW ROUTE softkey in the  
chart application.  
• When you are following a route, and place the cursor over an  
active route or waypoint on the chart, and press the STOP GOTO,  
STOP FOLLOW, or ADVANCE WAYPOINT softkey.  
• When you arrive at a target waypoint.  
Autopilot status symbols  
The various autopilot status modes are represented on your  
multifunction display by symbols.  
The autopilot-related modes are indicated by a symbol displayed  
in the databar of your multifunction display.  
These symbols are described in the following table:  
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2. Using the trackpad, highlight the System Setup menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the System Integration menu item,  
then press the trackpad right to select it.  
Symbol  
Description  
Autopilot is in Standby mode.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the Autopilot Control menu item,  
then press the trackpad right to select it.  
5. Using the trackpad, select the Enabled option.  
Autopilot is in Track mode.  
Autopilot is in Auto mode.  
No autopilot detected.  
Autopilot alarm active.  
Dodge mode is active.  
Fish Mode is active.  
6. Press the OK button.  
Engaging the autopilot  
In the chart application:  
1. Press the GOTO softkey.  
2. Press the GOTO CURSOR, FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS, or  
GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS softkey, as appropriate.  
3. Press the ENGAGE PILOT softkey.  
The Pilot Control dialog is displayed.  
4. Press the appropriate softkey to enable the autopilot.  
Autopilot calibration.  
Disengaging the autopilot  
Power steering active.  
Wind Vane mode is active.  
In the chart application with the autopilot engaged:  
1. Press the STOP GOTO or STOP FOLLOW softkeys:  
The Pilot Control dialog is displayed.  
2. Press the STANDBY softkey.  
The autopilot is disengaged, and put in standby mode.  
Enabling the autopilot control function  
1. Press the MENU button.  
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8.3 Autopilot control options  
8.4 Autopilot alarms  
Your multifunction display enables you to navigate to target  
waypoints using the autopilot control options.  
The autopilot functions provide alarms to alert you to situations that  
require action.  
When you arrive at a waypoint, the Pilot Control dialog is displayed,  
providing the following options:  
Your multifunction display shows autopilot alarms, regardless of  
whether there is active navigation on the system. If pilot integration  
is enabled, and an alarm is raised by the autopilot, the multifunction  
display provides an audible alarm sound (providing that the alarm  
has not already been silenced). The Pilot Control screen is  
displayed, indicating a new alarm. Additionally, the pilot transducer  
icon is displayed in red, and remains red until the alarm is cleared.  
Option  
Description  
ENGAGE PILOT — TRACK  
Engages the autopilot and continues  
to the next waypoint in the route. This  
option is not available if you have  
reached the last waypoint in the route.  
Silencing autopilot alarms  
CLEAR ALARM  
Silences the waypoint arrival alarm.  
Engages the autopilot in auto mode,  
continuing on the current heading.  
1. Press the CLEAR ALARM softkey.  
The alarm is silenced and the autopilot remains engaged in auto  
mode, continuing on the current heading.  
STANDBY  
AUTO  
Cancels the waypoint arrival alarm  
and disengages the autopilot.  
Cancels the waypoint arrival alarm and  
engages the autopilot in auto mode. If  
you just arrived at the last waypoint in  
the route, the autopilot continues on  
the current locked heading.  
Silencing autopilot alarms and disengaging  
autopilot  
1. Press the STANDBY softkey.  
The alarm is silenced, and the autopilot is disengaged and put in  
standby mode.  
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9.1 Radar overview  
9.2 Radar scanner power modes  
Radar is used to provide information that can help you to track  
targets and measure distances and bearings.  
The radar scanner has a number of power modes.  
The radar scanner icon in the databar indicates the power status of  
the radar scanner. The following is an explanation of each status:  
Radio Detection And Ranging (RADAR) is used at sea to detect the  
presence of objects (known as ‘targets’) at a distance, and if they  
are moving, detect their speed.  
Radar  
Mode  
Radar Status  
Icon  
Description of status  
Radar works by transmitting radio pulses, then detecting reflections  
of these pulses (echoes) from objects in the area and displaying the  
reflections as targets on your display.  
Transmit  
(TX)  
Rotating icon, signifying that the scanner  
is on and transmitting. When SCANNER  
is set to ON, select this mode to activate  
the scanner. This is the usual mode of  
operation.  
Until you are familiar with interpreting the radar display, every  
opportunity should be taken to compare the radar screen patterns  
with visual targets, such as other boats, buoys and coastal  
structures. You should practise harbor and coastal navigation during  
daylight hours and in clear weather conditions.  
Standby  
(STBY)  
Static icon, indicating that the scanner is  
on but not transmitting, and the antenna is  
not rotating. Antenna does not rotate, the  
scanner does not transmit and the radar  
data is removed from the screen. This is a  
power save mode used when radar is not  
needed for short time periods. When you  
return to transmit mode, the magnetron  
does not need to warm up. This is the  
default mode.  
Digital radar  
Your multifunction display can be used with digital radar scanners.  
Digital radar scanners provide a range of advantages over analog  
radar, making it easier to discern objects around your vessel.  
Digital radar scanners provide:  
• Improved target detection.  
• Full-color image.  
Off  
Scanner powered off when radar not  
required, but display is in use for other  
applications, such as the chart. When  
selected, the system counts down. During  
this time you cannot re-power the scanner.  
• Dual Range operation.  
• SuperHD option. This effectively increases the transmitter power  
by a factor of at least two, and reduces the beamwidth by a  
similar amount.  
Timed  
Transmit  
Scanner switches between on/transmitting,  
and standby mode. Scanner goes into  
power save mode when constant use of  
radar is not required.  
Note: You must connect a SuperHD radar scanner in order to  
use the SuperHD option.  
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Powering the radar scanner on and off  
9.3 Radar range and image quality  
In the radar application:  
Maximum radar range  
1. Press the POWER button on your multifunction display.  
2. Using the relevant softkeys, select the operating mode for the  
radar scanner.  
The usable range of the radar is limited by factors such as the  
height of the scanner, and height of the target.  
Maximum radar range is essentially line-of-sight, so is limited by  
the height of the scanner and the height of the target as illustrated  
below:  
The table below shows typical maximum radar ranges for various  
radar antenna heights and target heights. Remember that although  
the radar horizon is greater than the optical horizon, the radar  
can only detect targets if a large enough target is above the radar  
horizon.  
Antenna height  
(meters)  
Target height  
(meters)  
Maximum range  
(Nautical miles)  
3
3
5
3
7.7  
10  
3
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Antenna height  
(meters)  
Target height  
(meters)  
Maximum range  
(Nautical miles)  
5
10  
12  
Radar image quality  
A number of factors can affect the quality of a radar image, including  
echoes, sea clutter, and other interference.  
Not all radar echoes are produced by valid targets. Spurious echoes  
may be caused by:  
• Side lobes.  
• Indirect echoes.  
• Multiple echoes.  
• Blind sectors.  
Indirect Echoes  
There are several types of indirect echoes or ghost images. These  
sometimes have the appearance of true echoes, but in general they  
are intermittent and poorly defined.  
• Sea, rain, or snow clutter.  
• Interference.  
Through observation, practice, and experience, you can generally  
detect these conditions very quickly and use the radar controls to  
minimize them.  
Side Lobes  
Side lobe patterns are produced by small amounts of energy from  
the transmitted pulses that are radiated outside the narrow main  
beam. The effects of side lobes are most noticeable with targets at  
short ranges (normally below 3 nm), and in particular with larger  
objects. Side lobe echoes form either arcs on the radar screen  
similar to range rings, or a series of echoes forming a broken arc.  
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Multiple Echoes  
Multiple echoes are not very common but can occur if there is a large  
target with a wide vertical surface at a comparatively short range.  
The transmitted signal will be reflected back and forth between the  
target and your own ship, resulting in multiple echoes, displayed  
beyond the range of the true target echo, but on the same bearing.  
Rain or Snow Clutter  
The radar can see echoes from rain or snow. Returns from storm  
areas and rain squalls consist of countless small echoes that  
continuously change size, intensity and position. These returns  
sometimes appear as large hazy areas, depending on the intensity  
of the rainfall or snow in the storm cell.  
Blind Sectors  
Obstructions such as funnels and masts near the radar antenna  
may obstruct the radar beam and cause radar shadows or ‘blind  
sectors’. If the obstruction is relatively narrow, there will be a  
reduction of the beam intensity, though not necessarily a complete  
cut-off. However, for wider obstructions there may be a total loss of  
signal in the shadow area. There may also be multiple echoes which  
extend behind the obstruction. Blind sector effects can normally be  
minimized by careful selection of the scanner site prior to installation.  
Sea Clutter  
Radar returns from waves around the vessel can clutter the centre  
of the radar picture, making it difficult to detect real targets. Such  
‘sea clutter’ usually appears as multiple echoes on the display at  
short range scales, and the echoes are not repetitive or consistent  
in position. With high winds and extreme conditions, echoes from  
sea clutter may cause dense background clutter in the shape of  
an almost solid disc.  
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Interference  
9.4 Radar display overview  
When two or more radar-equipped vessels are operating within  
range of each other mutual radar interference can occur. This  
usually appears as a spiral of small dots from the display centre This  
type of interference is most noticeable at long ranges.  
With your radar scanner connected and the radar in transmit mode,  
the radar picture provides a map-like representation of the area  
in which the radar is operating.  
Typically, your boat’s position is at the centre of the display, and its  
dead ahead bearing is indicated by a vertical heading line, known  
as the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM).  
On-screen targets may be large, small, bright or faint, dependent  
on the size of the object, its orientation and surface. If using an  
analog radar scanner, strongest target returns are displayed in  
yellow with weaker returns in two shades of blue. If using a digital  
radar scanner, stronger target returns show as different colors from  
a range of 256 colors, providing better clarity. Be aware that the size  
of a target on screen is dependent on many factors and may not  
necessarily be proportional to its physical size. Nearby objects may  
appear to be the same size as a distant larger objects.  
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With experience, the approximate size of different objects can be  
determined by the relative size and brightness of the echoes.  
9.5 Dual range radar operation (digital  
scanners only)  
You should bear in mind that the size of each on-screen target is  
affected by:  
Dual Range radar operation enables you to view two ranges at the  
same time, in separate windows.  
• The physical size of the reflecting object.  
Using your multifunction display and a digital radar scanner, you  
can view either a short or a long range image in separate radar  
windows. To allow this, Dual Range must be enabled in the Radar  
Setup Menu (MENU > Radar Setup > Scanner Setup).  
• The material from which the object is made. Metallic surfaces  
reflect signals better than non-metallic.  
• Vertical objects such as cliffs reflect signals better than sloping  
objects such as sandbanks.  
The default setting is Long, which provides a standard scanner  
range. The Short setting provides a maximum range of three  
nautical miles. The Long range value cannot be less than the  
current Short range value. For example, if Short range is set to  
3nm, Long range cannot be less than 3nm.  
• High coastlines and mountainous coastal regions can be observed  
at longer radar ranges. Therefore, the first sight of land may be a  
mountain several miles inland from the coastline. Although the  
coastline may be much nearer, it may not appear on the radar  
until the vessel is closer to shore.  
Limitations  
• Some targets, such as buoys and small boats, can be difficult  
to discern, because they do not present a consistent reflecting  
surface as they bob and toss about in the waves. Consequently,  
these echoes tend to fade and brighten and at times, to disappear  
momentarily.  
• Dual Range operation is not available if MARPA is ON.  
You cannot acquire MARPA targets if Dual Range is enabled.  
• Chart-sync and chart overlay are temporarily disabled when Dual  
Range is enabled.  
• Buoys and small boats often resemble each other, but boats can  
often be distinguished by their motion.  
Using Dual Range with SuperHD radar  
When using the Short Dual Range option, a SuperHD radar  
operates in HD mode only. When using the Long Dual Range  
option, a SuperHD radar operates in SuperHD mode for all ranges:  
Note: You will need heading and position data for full functionality  
of your radar. A fast heading sensor is also needed for operation  
of MARPA and can maximize the performance of radar/chart  
overlay.  
Dual Range  
LONG  
Range covered  
1/8nm to 72nm  
Operation  
SuperHD  
HD  
SHORT  
1/8nm to 1½nm  
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Enabling Dual Range radar operation  
9.6 Radar mode and orientation  
In the radar application:  
Radar orientation modes  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the Radar Setup menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Scanner Setup menu item,  
then press the trackpad right to select it.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the Dual Range menu item, then  
The radar can operate in a number of orientation modes to suit  
different types of navigation.  
The orientation of the radar refers to the relationship between the  
radar and the direction that you are travelling in. There are three  
orientation modes to choose from:  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
• Head up.  
• North up.  
• Course up.  
5. Using the trackpad, select the ON option.  
6. Press the OK button.  
These orientation modes are used in conjunction with motion mode  
to control how your boat and radar relate to one another and how  
they are displayed on screen. Any changes that you make to the  
orientation of the radar are retained when you switch off your  
multifunction display.  
Selecting long or short range radar operation  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the RADAR MODE & OPERATION softkey.  
3. Press the DUAL RANGE softkey repeatedly until the LONG or  
Head Up (H-UP)  
SHORT option is selected, as appropriate.  
This is the default mode for the radar application.  
4. Press the OK button.  
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North Up (N-UP)  
Course Up (C-UP)  
If you select a new course, the picture will reset to display the new  
course upwards.  
Note: If heading data becomes unavailable whilst in this mode,  
a warning message will be shown, the status bar indicates  
North-Up in brackets and the radar uses 0° heading in relative  
motion. When heading data becomes available once more,  
North-Up mode is reinstated.  
The reference used for Course-Up depends upon the information  
available at a given time. The system always prioritizes this  
information in the following order:  
1. Bearing from origin to destination, that is, intended course.  
2. Locked heading from an Autopilot.  
3. Bearing to waypoint.  
Note: It is not possible to select Head Up mode when the motion  
mode is set to True.  
4. Instantaneous heading.  
Note: If heading data becomes unavailable whilst in this mode,  
a warning message will be shown, the status bar indicates the  
Course Up in brackets and the radar uses 0° heading in relative  
motion. When heading data becomes available once more,  
Course-Up mode is reinstated.  
Selecting the radar orientation mode  
In the radar application:  
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1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the RADAR MODE AND ORIENTATION softkey.  
3. Using the ORIENTATION softkey, select the required orientation  
mode.  
Changing the radar vessel offset  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the RADAR MODE AND ORIENTATION softkey.  
The default motion mode is “Relative”, with zero offset.  
3. Using the VESSEL OFFSET softkey, select the required vessel  
offset.  
True Motion (TM)  
When the motion mode is set to True, fixed radar targets maintain a  
constant position and moving vessels (including your boat) travel  
in true perspective to each other and to fixed landmasses on the  
screen. As the boat’s position approaches the edge of the screen,  
the radar picture is automatically reset to reveal the area ahead.  
Radar motion modes overview  
The motion mode controls the relationship between the radar and  
your boat. There are two modes:  
• Relative motion.  
• True motion.  
Note: If heading and position data become unavailable when  
True motion is selected, a warning message will be shown, the  
mode will revert to relative motion and be noted in the status bar  
in brackets, for example, (TM).  
The selected motion mode is displayed in the status bar. The default  
setting is relative motion with zero offset.  
Note: It is not possible to select True Motion when the orientation  
is set to Head Up.  
Relative Motion (RM) with optional Vessel Offset  
When the motion mode is set to Relative, the position of your boat  
is fixed on the screen and all the targets move relative to the boat.  
You can specify whether the boat is fixed in the centre of the window  
(0 offset) or offset by 1/3 or 2/3 to increase the view ahead, as  
shown below:  
Selecting the radar motion mode  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the RADAR MODE AND ORIENTATION softkey.  
3. Using the MOTION MODE softkey, select the relevant mode.  
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You can use the gain presets and other functions to improve the  
quality of the radar picture.  
Rain — the radar  
scanner detects  
echoes from rain or  
snow. These echoes  
appear on screen  
as countless small  
echoes continuously  
changing size,  
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Gain presets  
For each preset, the  
following options are  
available:  
The digital radar  
gain presets enable  
you to quickly select  
pre-configured settings  
to achieve the best  
picture in different  
situations. Raymarine  
strongly recommends  
the use of these presets  
to achieve optimum  
results. However, each  
of the gain presets can  
be manually adjusted  
using gain, color gain,  
rain, and sea gain  
functions.  
Buoy — a special  
mode that enhances  
the detection of small Gain — enables you  
objects like mooring  
buoys. It is useful at  
ranges up to 0.75nm.  
intensity and position.  
Turning the rain  
to use a preset in  
fully automatic mode,  
or to adjust its gain  
manually between 0  
and 100%.  
clutter function on  
suppresses the bulk  
effect of rain returns  
from around your  
vessel, making it  
easier to recognize  
other objects.  
Harbor — this is the  
default mode. This  
setting takes account Color Gain— adjusts  
of land clutter so that  
smaller targets, like  
navigation buoys, are  
not lost.  
the intensity (color) of  
displayed targets, but  
does not significantly  
affect the number of  
targets displayed.  
Increasing the  
color gain causes  
more targets to be  
displayed in the same  
color, which may help  
you to determine  
whether an object  
is an actual target,  
or just background  
noise. Reducing  
the color gain may  
provide better target  
detail and detection.  
Sea Gain — radar  
echoes from waves  
around your vessel  
can clutter the center  
of the radar picture,  
making it difficult  
to detect real targets.  
Adjusting the sea gain  
reduces this clutter for  
up to 5 nautical miles  
(depending on wave  
and sea conditions)  
from your vessel.  
Coastal — accounts  
for the slightly higher  
levels of sea clutter  
you might encounter  
out of harbor and  
adjusts the radar  
display accordingly.  
Offshore —  
automatically adjusts  
for high levels of sea  
clutter.  
SuperHD Controls  
— for SuperHD  
scanners only:  
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Color palette presets:  
The color palette options  
enable you to customize  
the look of the radar  
display for different  
situations.  
– Antenna Boost:  
scales the effective  
antenna size. At  
zero, the effective  
antenna size  
matches its actual  
size. At 95%, the  
effective antenna  
size is doubled.  
Increasing the  
Bold — uses  
high color gain,  
predominately red,  
to show weak targets  
more intensely.  
Professional 1 —  
high resolution palette  
that uses the full color  
range to display  
the information  
effective antenna  
size separates  
discovered by the  
scanner, just the  
strong returns are  
red.  
targets that appear  
merged at lower  
settings.  
– Power Boost:  
adjusts effective  
transmit power.  
At zero, the  
radar operates  
at its standard  
power (4kW or  
12kW). At 90, the  
effective power  
is increased by a  
factor of at least  
two. Increasing  
the power makes  
targets more  
Professional 2  
— high resolution  
palette, displays  
weaker targets in  
browns with more  
intense targets  
displayed in yellows.  
Pathfinder — similar  
to the Pathfinder color  
palette.  
Night Vision —  
green.  
distinct from noise.  
For maximum  
benefit, reduce  
power boost to  
prevent saturation  
of strong targets.  
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Description  
Tuning method  
Related options  
Description  
relative to your  
Enhance Echoes  
functions:  
INT. REJECTION:  
The enhance echoes  
functions enable you to  
minimize the negative  
effects of echoes on the  
radar display.  
vessel. Targets are  
displayed in yellow,  
turning to paler  
shades of blue as  
the signal diminishes.  
The options are: 10  
sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 5  
min, 10 min.  
ON — minimizes  
the effect of  
interference from  
other radar-equipped  
vessels.  
Interference  
rejection — this  
function minimizes  
the effect of  
interference from  
other radar-eqipped  
vessels.  
OFF — allows you to  
detect the presence  
of other radars in the  
vicinity.  
OFF — does NOT  
show the direction  
and speed of moving  
targets in relation to  
your vessel.  
Expansion —  
enables you to  
override the default  
radar pulse length,  
providing larger target  
returns.  
EXPANSION:  
ON — increases  
the pulse length.  
This provides larger  
target returns, making  
them easier to see.  
However, larger  
returns may decrease  
target resolution, and  
merge on the display.  
Tune control  
AUTO — the  
default mode.  
The radar tunes  
itself automatically  
on all range  
scales. Raymarine  
recommends that  
you leave the tune  
function in AUTO  
mode to receive the  
maximum signal.  
The radar tuning control  
enables you to fine-tune  
the radar scanner’s  
receiver for maximum  
target returns on the  
display.  
Wakes — enables  
you to see the  
direction and speed  
of moving targets  
relative to your  
vessel.  
OFF — this is the  
default setting. It  
provides better range  
resolution, giving  
you more defined  
(but smaller) target  
returns.  
MANUAL — enables  
you to manually set  
the tuning. Adjust  
the control to obtain  
the maximum signal  
strength. If you adjust  
the setting shortly  
after powering up  
WAKES:  
ON — shows the  
direction and speed  
of moving targets  
the radar scanner,  
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5. Using the rotary controller, adjust the gain control to the  
appropriate setting (between 0 and 100%).  
6. Press the OK button.  
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Description  
you should adjust it  
again approximately  
10 minutes after  
powering up the  
scanner, as the  
required setting  
will change after  
the magnetron has  
warmed up.  
Adjusting digital radar color gain  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the GAIN softkey.  
2. Press the BUOY MODE, HARBOUR MODE, COASTAL MODE,  
or OFFSHORE MODE softkey, as appropriate.  
3. Press the same softkey again.  
The softkeys change to provide more options.  
4. Press the COLOR GAIN softkey repeatedly until the MAN option  
Selecting digital radar gain presets  
is selected.  
In the radar application:  
5. Using the rotary controller, adjust the gain control to the  
appropriate setting (between 0 and 100%).  
6. Press the OK button.  
1. Press the GAIN softkey.  
2. Press the BUOY MODE, HARBOUR MODE, COASTAL MODE,  
or OFFSHORE MODE softkey, as appropriate.  
The softkey is highlighted, and the display changes to reflect the  
new mode.  
Adjusting digital radar rain clutter  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the GAIN softkey.  
2. Press the BUOY MODE, HARBOUR MODE, COASTAL MODE,  
or OFFSHORE MODE softkey, as appropriate.  
Adjusting digital radar gain presets  
Adjusting digital radar preset gain  
In the radar application:  
3. Press the same softkey again.  
The softkeys change to provide more options.  
4. Press the RAIN softkey repeatedly until the ON option is  
1. Press the GAIN softkey.  
2. Press the BUOY MODE, HARBOUR MODE, COASTAL MODE,  
or OFFSHORE MODE softkey, as appropriate.  
selected.  
5. Using the rotary controller, adjust the gain control to the  
appropriate setting (between 0 and 100%).  
3. Press the same softkey again.  
The softkeys change to provide more options.  
4. Press the GAIN softkey repeatedly until the MAN option is  
selected.  
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6. Press the OK button.  
1. Press the GAIN softkey.  
2. Press the BUOY MODE, HARBOUR MODE, COASTAL MODE,  
or OFFSHORE MODE softkey, as appropriate.  
3. Press the same softkey again.  
Adjusting digital radar sea gain  
In the radar application:  
The softkeys change to provide more options.  
1. Press the GAIN softkey.  
4. Press the SUPER HD CONTROLS softkey.  
5. Press the POWER BOOST softkey repeatedly until the MAN  
2. Press the BUOY MODE, HARBOUR MODE, COASTAL MODE,  
or OFFSHORE MODE softkey, as appropriate.  
option is selected.  
3. Press the same softkey again.  
6. Using the rotary controller, adjust the gain control to the  
appropriate setting (between 0 and 100%).  
7. Press the OK button.  
The softkeys change to provide more options.  
4. Press the SEA softkey repeatedly until the MAN option is  
selected.  
5. Using the rotary controller, adjust the gain control to the  
appropriate setting (between 0 and 100%).  
6. Press the OK button.  
Selecting a digital radar color palette  
In the radar application:  
Adjusting SuperHD radar antenna boost  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the Radar Setup menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Colour Palette menu item,  
then press the trackpad right to select it.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the appropriate color palette.  
1. Press the GAIN softkey.  
2. Press the BUOY MODE, HARBOUR MODE, COASTAL MODE,  
or OFFSHORE MODE softkey, as appropriate.  
3. Press the same softkey again.  
5. Press the OK button.  
The softkeys change to provide more options.  
4. Press the SUPER HD CONTROLS softkey.  
5. Press the ANTENNA BOOST softkey repeatedly until the MAN  
Selecting the enhance echoes functions  
option is selected.  
Enabling radar interference rejection  
In the radar application:  
6. Using the rotary controller, adjust the gain control to the  
appropriate setting (between 0 and 100%).  
7. Press the OK button.  
1. Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey.  
Adjusting SuperHD radar power boost  
2. Press the INT. REJECTION softkey repeatedly until the ON  
option is selected.  
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9.8 Radar tuning — ANALOG scanners  
Enabling radar expansion  
You can use the gain presets and other functions to improve the  
quality of the radar picture.  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey.  
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2. Press the EXPANSION softkey repeatedly until the ON option  
is selected.  
3. Press the OK button.  
Gain  
AUTO — the preset  
operates in fully  
Enables you to adjust  
the sensitivity of the  
automatic mode. This radar reception. In some  
is the default.  
situations, adjusting the  
sensitivity may improve  
the clarity of the radar  
picture.  
Enabling radar wakes  
MAN — allows you to  
manually adjust the  
intensity of the gain,  
from 0 to 100%.  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey.  
2. Press the WAKES softkey repeatedly until the ON option is  
selected.  
3. Press the OK button.  
Adjusting the radar tune control  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the Radar Setup menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Scanner Setup menu item,  
then press the trackpad right to select it.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the Tune Adjust menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
5. Press the TUNE softkey, and select the MANUAL option.  
6. Using the rotary control, adjust the level to obtain the maximum  
signal strength (indicated by the eight-step horizontal bar).  
7. Press the OK button.  
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Tuning method  
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Description  
FTC function  
ON — enables the  
FTC function and  
allows you to adjust  
Enables you to remove  
areas of clutter at a  
distance from your  
Rain function  
ON — enables the  
Rain function and  
allows you to adjust  
The radar scanner  
detects echoes from rain  
or snow. These echoes  
the setting between 0 vessel. It also helps you  
the setting between 0 appear on screen as  
and 100%.  
to distinguish between  
two very close echoes  
on the same bearing,  
which may otherwise  
merge and appear  
as one echo. You can  
adjust the intensity of the  
FTC function between 0  
and 100%:  
and 100%.  
countless small echoes  
continuously changing  
size, intensity and  
position. Turning the  
rain clutter function  
ON suppresses the  
bulk effect of rain  
returns from around  
your vessel, making  
it easier to recognize  
other objects. You can  
adjust the intensity of  
this setting between 0  
and 100%.  
OFF — disables the  
FTC function. This is  
the default.  
OFF — disables the  
Rain function. This is  
the default.  
• A higher setting  
shows only the  
leading edge of large  
(rain clutter) echoes,  
while the effect on  
smaller (ship) echoes  
is only slight.  
• A lower setting  
reduces background  
noise and fill-in  
returns from land and  
other large targets.  
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Sea gain presets:  
AUTO — the preset  
operates in fully  
Enable you to quickly  
select pre-configured  
automatic mode. This settings to achieve the  
Harbor — this is the  
default mode. This  
setting takes account  
of land clutter so that  
smaller targets, like  
navigation buoys, are  
not lost.  
is the default.  
best picture in different  
situations. Each of the  
gain presets has a gain  
function, which is set  
to fully automatic mode  
by default. Raymarine  
strongly recommends  
the use of these presets  
to achieve optimum  
MAN — allows you to  
manually adjust the  
intensity of the sea  
gain, from 0 to 100%.  
Coastal — accounts  
for the slightly higher  
levels of sea clutter  
you might encounter  
out of harbor and  
results. However, you  
can adjust this gain  
manually if required.  
adjusts the radar  
display accordingly.  
Offshore —  
Automatically adjusts  
for high levels of sea  
clutter.  
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Tuning method  
Related Options  
Description  
Enhance Echoes  
functions:  
INT. REJECTION:  
The enhance echoes  
functions enable you to  
minimize the negative  
effects of echoes on the  
radar display.  
WAKES:  
ON — minimizes  
the effect of  
interference from  
other radar-equipped  
vessels. There  
are two settings —  
NORMAL, and HIGH.  
ON — you can see  
the direction and  
speed of moving  
targets relative to  
your vessel. Targets  
are displayed in  
yellow, turning to  
paler shades of  
blue as the signal  
diminishes. The  
options are: 10 sec,  
30 sec, 1 min, 5 min,  
10 min.  
Interference  
rejection — this  
function minimizes  
the effect of  
interference from  
other radar-eqipped  
vessels.  
OFF — allows you to  
detect the presence  
of other radars in the  
vicinity.  
Expansion —  
enables you to  
override the default  
radar pulse length,  
providing larger target  
returns.  
EXPANSION:  
ON — increases the  
pulse length, giving  
larger target returns  
that are easier to  
see. However, larger  
returns may decrease  
target resolution,  
and merge on the  
display. There are  
two settings — LOW  
and HIGH.  
OFF — you will NOT  
be able to see the  
direction and speed  
of moving targets  
in relation to your  
vessel.  
Wakes — enables  
you to see the  
direction and speed  
of moving targets  
relative to your  
vessel.  
Tune control  
AUTO — the  
default mode.  
The radar tunes  
itself automatically  
on all range  
The radar tuning control  
enables you to fine-tune  
the radar scanner’s  
receiver for maximum  
target returns on the  
display.  
OFF — this is the  
default setting. It  
provides better range  
resolution,giving  
you more defined  
(but smaller) target  
returns.  
scales. Raymarine  
recommends that  
you leave the tune  
function in AUTO  
mode to receive the  
maximum signal.  
MANUAL — enables  
you to manually set  
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2. Press the FTC softkey repeatedly until the ON option is selected.  
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3. Using the rotary controller, adjust the FTC function to the  
appropriate setting (between 0 and 100%).  
4. Press the OK button.  
the tuning. Adjust  
the control to obtain  
the maximum signal  
strength. If you adjust  
the setting shortly  
after powering up  
the radar scanner,  
you should adjust it  
again approximately  
10 minutes after  
powering up the  
scanner, as the  
Adjusting analog radar rain function  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the GAIN softkey.  
2. Press the RAIN softkey repeatedly until the ON option is  
selected.  
required setting  
3. Using the rotary controller, adjust the Rain function to the  
appropriate setting (between 0 and 100%).  
4. Press the OK button.  
will change after  
the magnetron has  
warmed up.  
Adjusting analog radar sea gain  
Adjusting analog radar gain  
In the radar application:  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the GAIN softkey.  
1. Press the GAIN softkey.  
2. Press the GAIN softkey repeatedly until the MAN option is  
2. Press the SEA GAIN softkey repeatedly until the MAN option  
is selected.  
selected.  
3. Using the rotary controller, adjust the Sea Gain to the appropriate  
setting (between 0 and 100%).  
4. Press the OK button.  
3. Using the rotary controller, adjust the gain control to the  
appropriate setting (between 0 and 100%).  
4. Press the OK button.  
Selecting the enhance echoes functions  
Adjusting analog radar FTC function  
In the radar application:  
Enabling radar interference rejection  
1. Press the GAIN softkey.  
In the radar application:  
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1. Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey.  
2. Press the INT. REJECTION softkey repeatedly until the ON  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the Tune Adjust menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
option is selected.  
5. Press the TUNE softkey, and select the MANUAL option.  
3. Press the OK button.  
6. Using the rotary control, adjust the level to obtain the maximum  
signal strength (indicated by the eight-step horizontal bar).  
7. Press the OK button.  
Enabling radar expansion  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey.  
2. Press the EXPANSION softkey repeatedly until the ON option  
is selected.  
3. Press the OK button.  
Enabling radar wakes  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey.  
2. Press the WAKES softkey repeatedly until the ON option is  
selected.  
3. Press the OK button.  
Adjusting the radar tune control  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the Radar Setup menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Scanner Setup menu item,  
then press the trackpad right to select it.  
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3. Press the ON RADAR softkey repeatedly until the HIDE option  
is selected.  
4. Press the OK button.  
Placing a waypoint at the cursor position  
1. Press the WPTS MOB button.  
2. Move the cursor to the position on the chart where you want  
the waypoint.  
Displaying the waypoint list  
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.  
3. Press the WAYPOINT AT CURSOR softkey.  
2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey.  
4. Press OK or wait 4 seconds.  
Placing a waypoint at your vessel’s position  
1. Press the WPTS MOB button.  
2. Press the WAYPOINT AT VESSEL softkey.  
3. Press OK or wait 4 seconds.  
4. Alternatively, press the WPTS MOB button twice, and then press  
OK.  
Placing a waypoint at a known position  
1. Press the WPTS MOB button.  
2. Press the WAYPOINT AT LAT/LON softkey.  
3. Enter the Latitude/Longitude position..  
4. Press OK twice.  
Hiding a waypoint on the radar display  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS softkey.  
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9.10 Using radar to measure distances,  
ranges, and bearings  
When you are using the radar application, you can measure  
distances, ranges and bearings in a variety of ways.  
These options are detailed in the table below:  
Distances  
Between  
Points  
Range From  
Your Vessel Bearings  
Measuring using the cursor  
Functions  
To measure the bearing and range from your boat to a specified  
target, move the cursor to the appropriate position on the screen.  
Range Rings  
Yes  
(approximate  
distance)  
Yes  
(approximate  
range)  
No  
Cursor  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Variable Range  
Markers (VRMs)  
Electronic  
Bearing Lines  
(EBLs)  
No  
No  
Yes  
Floating VRMs  
Floating EBLs  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
Note: If cursor position is not shown in the Databar, go to Menu  
> Databar Setup > Configure.  
Measuring using the range rings  
Use the range rings to gauge the approximate distances between  
points. Range rings are concentric circles displayed on the screen  
and centred from your boat at pre-set distances. The number and  
spacing of the rings changes as you range in and out.  
Measuring using Variable Range Markers (VRMs)  
A Variable Range Marker (VRM) is a circle centred on your vessel’s  
position and fixed with respect to the heading mode. When this  
circle is adjusted to align with a target, its range from your boat is  
measured and displayed on the ADJUST VRM softkey. The data is  
also displayed if you select the VRM with the cursor.  
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Note: The default bearing mode for EBLs is relative to your  
vessel’s heading. If heading data is available, you can set the  
bearing mode to be relative (REL), magnetic/true (M/T). When  
M/T is selected, the EBL bearings will be expressed as either  
true or magnetic, dependant on the equipment connected. The  
current EBL bearing is shown on both the radar screen EBL label  
and on the ADJUST EBL softkey.  
Measuring using Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs)  
An Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) is a line drawn from your boat to  
the edge of the window. When this line is rotated to align with a  
target, its bearing relative to your boat’s heading is measured and  
displayed on the ADJUST EBL softkey. The data is also displayed if  
you select the EBL with the cursor.  
Measuring using combined VRM and EBL  
A VRM and an EBL can be combined to measure both the range  
and the bearing of the specified target.  
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7. Repeat Steps 1 to 6 to create a second VRM/EBL if required,  
this time using the VRM/EBL 2 softkey.  
Note: The first VRM/EBL will be placed at a location of 1/3 of  
the current range and 030° relative to your vessel’s head. If this  
setting is adjusted, the display will retain the adjustments and use  
them when the VRM/EBL is next enabled.  
Creating a floating VRM or EBL on the radar  
display  
1. If you have already created a VRM or EBL, skip to Step 7.  
Otherwise, in the Radar application, press the VRM/EBL 1  
softkey until the ON option is selected.  
2. Press the ADJUST VRM softkey.  
3. Using the rotary control, adjust the VRM to the required size.  
4. Press the ADJUST EBL softkey.  
5. Using the rotary control, adjust the EBL to the required angle.  
6. Press the OK button to save the settings.  
7. Using the trackpad, position the cursor over the VRM or EBL.  
8. Press the FLOATING EBL softkey.  
Measuring using floating VRM and EBL  
You can use the VRM/EBL float function to measure the range and  
bearing between any two points on the radar screen. This function  
allows you to move the VRM/EBL centre away from your boat’s  
position and onto a target. You can then change the radius of the  
VRM to determine the distance between two points and change the  
angle of the EBL, relative to its new origin, to obtain the bearing.  
9. Press the ADJUST FLOAT softkey.  
10.Using the trackpad, move the float to define the first point for  
your measurement.  
11. Press the OK button twice.  
Creating a VRM or EBL on the radar display  
1. In the Radar application, press the VRM/EBL 1 softkey until the  
ON option is selected.  
2. Press the ADJUST VRM softkey.  
3. Using the rotary control, adjust the VRM to the required size.  
4. Press the ADJUST EBL softkey.  
12.Press the ADJUST VRM softkey  
13.Using the trackpad, move the VRM over the second target.  
14.The ADJUST VRM softkey tells you what the measurement is  
between the two targets.  
15.Press the OK button.  
5. Using the rotary control, adjust the EBL to the required angle.  
6. Press the OK button to save the settings.  
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9.11 Using radar to track targets and  
avoid collisions  
Note: When creating the first VRM/EBL, it will be placed at a  
location of 1/3 of the current range and 030° relative to your  
boat’s head. If this setting is adjusted, the display will retain the  
adjustments and use them when the VRM/EBL is next enabled.  
There are a number of radar functions to help you track targets and  
avoid collisions, including Guard Zones, MARPA, and AIS.  
Unfloating a VRM or EBL on the radar display  
With a radar connected to your multifunction display, you can:  
• Assess how far away a target is and its bearing (VRMs/EBLs).  
1. In the Radar application, press the VRM/EBL softkey.  
2. Press the FLOATING softkey (VRM/EBL must be switched ON).  
3. Press the CENTER softkey.  
• Set an alarm to trigger when a target is within a specified zone  
(Guard Zones).  
4. Press the OK button.  
• Display detailed information on tracked targets (MARPA).  
• Display the identity of other vessels and if broadcasted, their  
voyage information (AIS).  
Using the radar range rings  
Radar range rings enable you to measure the distance between  
two points on the radar display.  
• Display the range and bearing of a target.  
Use the range rings to gauge the approximate distances between  
points. Range rings are concentric circles displayed on the screen  
and centred from your boat at pre-set distances. The number and  
spacing of the rings changes as you range in and out.  
Setting up a radar guard zone  
1. In the Radar application, press the TARGET TRACKING softkey.  
2. Press the MONITOR IN ZONES softkey.  
3. Press the ZONE 1 or ZONE 2 softkey (as appropriate) until the  
ON or OFF option is selected.  
4. Press the SET UP ZONE 1 or SET UP ZONE 2 softkey, as  
appropriate.  
5. Press the ZONE SHAPE softkey until the SECTOR or CIRCLE  
option is selected, as required.  
6. Press the SET INNER softkey until it is highlighted.  
7. Using the rotary control, set the inner limit for the guard zone,  
as appropriate.  
Enabling and disabling radar range rings  
1. In the radar application, press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the RANGE RINGS softkey until the ON or OFF option  
is selected, as required.  
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8. Press the OK button.  
the better MARPA will perform. MARPA will function without SOG  
and COG in relative mode. For the best heading data a Raymarine  
SMART heading sensor or a gyro-stabilized autopilot is required.  
Enabling and disabling radar warning alarms  
Safety notices  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the Alarm Setup menu item and  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
MARPA can improve collision avoidance when used wisely. It is the  
User’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational  
judgements.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Radar Alarms Setup menu item  
and press the trackpad right to select it.  
There are conditions where acquiring a target may become difficult.  
These same conditions may be a factor in successfully tracking a  
target. Some of the conditions are:  
• The target echo is weak. The target is very close to land, buoys  
or other large targets.  
MARPA overview  
MARPA is used for target tracking and risk analysis in the radar  
application.  
• The target or your own ship is making rapid manoeuvres.  
• Choppy sea state conditions exist and the target is buried in  
excessive sea clutter or in deep swells.  
You can use the Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA)  
functions for target tracking and risk analysis. MARPA improves  
collision avoidance by obtaining detailed information for  
automatically tracked targets, and provides continuous, accurate,  
and rapid situation evaluation. The number of targets that you can  
track at any one time is dependent on the model of radar scanner  
that you are using.  
• Choppy sea state conditions exist yielding poor stability; own  
boat’s heading data is very unstable.  
• Inadequate heading data.  
Symptoms of such conditions are that acquisition is difficult and the  
MARPA vectors are unstable; the symbol wanders away from the  
target, locks on to another target or changes to a lost symbol target.  
MARPA automatically tracks acquired targets, calculates target  
bearing and range, speed and course, Closest Point of Approach  
(CPA), and Time to Closest Point of Approach (TCPA).  
If any of these conditions are present, acquisition and tracking may  
need to be re-initiated or, in some cases be impossible to maintain.  
Improving the quality of the heading data will reduce the effect of  
the other conditions.  
Each target tracked can be displayed with a CPA graphic which  
shows the target vessel, course and speed (as a vector) and  
indicates the CPA. The calculated target data can also be shown  
on your screen. Each target is continually assessed and an audible  
alarm is sounded if a target becomes dangerous, or is lost.  
How a MARPA risk is assessed  
Effective MARPA operation is dependant on accurate own-ship’s  
heading and speed. Speed Over Ground (SOG) and Course Over  
Ground (COG) information are required to show true target course  
and speed. The better the quality of the heading and speed data,  
Each target is monitored to see if it will be within a certain distance  
from your boat within a certain time. If so, the target is designated  
as dangerous and an audible warning is sounded along with an  
on-screen warning being shown. The target symbol changes to  
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the dangerous target symbol and flashes to indicate that it is a  
dangerous target. Pressing the appropriate soft key will silence the  
alarm and remove the warning.  
If a target is lost, either because the MARPA software has lost  
contact with it, or because it has moved out of range, an audible  
alarm is sounded and an on-screen warning appears. The  
on-screen symbol will change to the target lost symbol. Pressing the  
appropriate soft key will silence the alarm and remove the on-screen  
warning and the target lost symbol.  
Effective range for MARPA targets  
MARPA target acquisition is only available at radar range scales of  
up to 12nm, although tracking continues at all ranges.  
True mode  
If you change to a smaller range scale, targets may be beyond the  
range of your scanner and will be lost. In such cases, an on-screen  
warning will indicate that the target is off-screen.  
With the display set in True mode, the vectors of your vessel and  
the target are shown extended to their intersection point. The  
CPA is shown as a line that is placed on your vessel’s vector at  
the point of the CPA. The length and direction of the line indicates  
the distance and bearing of the target at CPA. The text indicates  
CPA and TCPA. The text next to the target symbol indicates its true  
course and speed.  
Status symbols for MARPA targets  
Each target is shown in the radar display as a symbol, which  
indicates its status:  
Relative mode  
With the display set in Relative mode, no vector extension of your  
vessel is shown. The CPA line emerges from your own vessel, with  
the target vector extension being shown as relative, not true. The  
text next to the target indicates its course and speed.  
Vessel vectors (CPA graphics) overview  
Setting up MARPA  
CPA graphics show vectors for your vessel and a selected target.  
A vector is a line on-screen showing the predicted courses of your  
vessel and the selected target if you both remain on your present  
course. These vectors vary in length due to vessel speed and vector  
length set in the MARPA Setup menu.  
In the radar application:  
1. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey.  
2. Press the MARPA AND AIS OPTIONS softkey.  
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3. Using the trackpad, highlight the required option, then press the  
trackpad right to select it.  
Parameter  
Descriptions  
Options  
Target History  
Plots a target’s previous • OFF  
position at specified  
Displaying vessel vectors (CPA graphics)  
• 0.5 min  
intervals. The four  
most recent position  
points are displayed.  
If True target vectors  
are selected, the four  
most recent vessel  
position points are also  
displayed.  
1. Position the cursor over the target.  
2. To display the CPA graphic for the target, press the CPA  
GRAPHIC softkey until the ON option is selected.  
3. To hide the CPA graphic for the target, press the CPA GRAPHIC  
• 1 min  
• 3 min  
• 6 min  
softkey until the OFF option is selected.  
4. To display the CPA graphic automatically when you place the  
cursor over any part of the MARPA symbol, select the AUTO  
option.  
Own Vessel Safe Zone The safe zone is a ring, • 0.1 nm  
5. Press the OK button.  
centred on your boat,  
within which a target is  
considered dangerous  
if it will enter this zone  
within the Time to Safe  
Zone period (see below).  
• 0.2 nm  
MARPA options  
• 0.5 nm  
• 1.0 nm  
• 2.0 nm  
• 3 min  
The MARPA options are accessible by pressing the TARGET  
TRACKING > MARPA & AIS OPTIONS softkeys.  
Parameter  
Descriptions  
Options  
• 0.5 min  
• 1 min  
Time to Safe Zone  
Safe Zone Ring  
If a target enters your  
safe zone within this time  
period, it is considered  
dangerous.  
Vector Length  
The time period  
specified for drawing  
length of vectors.  
• 6 min  
• 12 min  
• 24 min  
• Visible  
• Hidden  
• 3 min  
• 6 min  
Controls whether the  
safe zone ring is  
displayed or hidden  
on screen.  
• 12 min  
• 30 min  
• 60 min  
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9.12 Radar alarms  
Using MARPA  
The radar application raises a variety of alarms to warn you of  
potential dangers.  
Acquiring a MARPA target to track  
In the radar application:  
If switched on, the following alarms will be triggered when you are  
in the radar application:  
• System alarms - anchor, timer, alarm clock and temperature.  
• Navigation alarms - arrival and off track.  
• Radar alarms - guard zones.  
• Fishfinder alarms.  
1. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey.  
2. Using the trackpad, move the cursor over the target to be  
acquired.  
3. Press the ACQUIRE TARGET softkey.  
The “target being acquired” symbol is displayed. If the target is  
present for several scans, the radar locks-on to the target, and the  
symbol changes to “safe target” status.  
• AIS alarms.  
• Depth alarms.  
Enabling radar wakes  
• Data alarms.  
In the radar application:  
• External SeaTalk alarms.  
1. Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey.  
2. Press the WAKES softkey repeatedly until the ON option is  
When an alarm is triggered, a buzzer sounds and a pop-up window  
describing the alarm and how to clear it is displayed.  
selected.  
3. Press the OK button.  
Selecting the radar alarms setup menu  
Cancelling a MARPA target  
1. Press the MENU button.  
In the radar application:  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the Alarm Setup menu item.  
3. Press right on the trackpad to enter the Alarm Setup menu.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the Radar Alarms Setup menu item.  
5. Press right on the trackpad to enter the Radar Alarms Setup  
menu.  
1. Move the cursor over the relevant target.  
2. Press the CANCEL TARGET softkey.  
3. Alternatively, display the MARPA target list by pressing the  
TARGET TRACKING, then MARPA LIST softkeys.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the relevant MARPA target from the  
list.  
5. Press the CANCEL TARGET softkey.  
Enabling and disabling radar warning alarms  
1. Press the MENU button.  
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2. Using the trackpad, highlight the Alarm Setup menu item and  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
9.13 Setting up your radar  
The set up for your radar can be changed from the standard  
configuration to suit your particular needs.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Radar Alarms Setup menu item  
and press the trackpad right to select it.  
Although you will probably only do this when you first use the radar,  
you may decide to make subsequent adjustments once you become  
more familiar with the system. Any settings that you change are  
retained and become the default settings, even when you power off  
your multifunction display.  
Radar setup menu options  
The Radar Setup menu enables you to configure the performance  
and behaviour of your radar scanner.  
Function  
Description  
Options  
Select  
Scanner  
Select the radar scanner that is  
connected to your multifunction  
display. Only one radar scanner may  
be connected at any one time.  
None.  
Scanner Setup This menu item contains a sub-menu  
that enables you to adjust the settings  
for the following functions:  
Dual Range  
• ON  
• OFF  
• Dual Range (Digital only) — when  
set to ON, this allows you to view two  
ranges simultaneously in separate  
windows. Short range provides  
a maximum range of 3 nautical  
miles; long range provides standard  
values. Long range cannot be set to  
a value that is less than short range.  
Tune Adjust  
• AUTO  
• MANUAL  
Sea Clutter Curve  
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• Parking Offset (Digital only) — this  
setting is only available when the  
radar is set to Off or Standby. The  
parking offset determines how the  
scanner is aligned to the pedestal.  
The default setting is 0 degrees,  
with the scanner aligning to the  
pedastal, facing forwards.  
Note: The Dual Range  
function is not available when  
there are active MARPA  
targets.  
• ADJUST  
CURVE (1 to  
8)  
Parking Offset  
• 0 to 358  
degrees, in  
two-degree  
increments.  
Note: Chart Sync and Chart  
Overlay are temporarily  
disabled in the radar  
application when the Dual  
Range function is ON.  
• Antenna Size — this is used to  
specify the size of your radar  
scanner.  
Antenna Size  
• Radome  
• 4’ Array  
• Tune Adjust — allows you to fine  
tune the radar scanner’s receiver  
for maximum returns on the display.  
Raymarine recommends that this  
function is set to AUTO. If you set  
this function to MANUAL and adjust  
the setting shortly after powering up  
the radar scanner, you should adjust  
it again approximately 10 minutes  
after powering up the scanner, as  
the required setting will change after  
the magnetron has warmed up.  
Color Palette  
(Digital only)  
The color palette options enable you to • Bold  
customize the look of the radar display  
for different situations, as follows:  
• Professional 1  
• 6’ Array  
• Professional 2  
• Pathfinder  
• Bold — uses high color gain,  
predominately red, to show weak  
targets more intensely.  
• Night Vision  
• Professional 1 — high resolution  
palette that uses the full color  
range to display the information  
discovered by the scanner, just the  
strong returns are red.  
• Sea Clutter Curve — radar echoes  
from waves can make it difficult to  
detect real targets. These echoes  
are known as “sea clutter”. Several  
factors can affect the level of clutter  
you see, including the weather and  
sea conditions, and the mounting  
height of the radar. The sea clutter  
curve setting adjusts the radar’s  
sensitivity to sea clutter. The  
• Professional 2 — high resolution  
palette, displays weaker targets in  
browns with more intense targets  
displayed in yellows.  
• Pathfinder — similar to the  
Pathfinder color palette.  
• Night Vision — green.  
steepest setting for the curve is 1,  
and the most shallow setting is 8.  
EBL  
The measurement point used for  
reference when measuring distances  
• Mag/True  
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using Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs)  
and range rings in the chart application.  
The options are Magnetic/True North,  
or Relative.  
Reference  
• Relative  
Timed  
Transmit  
Controls the radar’s timed transmission • On  
power-save mode.  
• Off  
Transmit  
Period  
When ON, the scanner performs the  
number of scans specified and then  
shuts down for the number of minutes  
specified by the Standby Period.  
• 10 SCANS  
• 20 SCANS  
• 30 SCANS  
• 3 MINS  
Standby  
Period  
Indicates the number of minutes that  
the system shuts down - the scanner  
does not rotate and the display is in  
standby mode.  
• 5 MINS  
• 10 MINS  
• 15 MINS  
Bearing  
Alignment  
Enables you to make corrections for  
display azimuth error.  
Refer to  
Installation Guide  
Radar  
Advanced  
Setup  
Advanced setup options.  
Refer to  
Installation Guide  
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Chapter contents  
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The AIS system displays other AIS equipped vessels in the  
surrounding area as triangular targets overlaid on a chart or radar  
window. Up to 100 targets are displayed. As the vessel’s status  
changes, the symbol for the target will change accordingly.  
10.1 AIS overview  
The AIS feature enables you to receive certain information  
broadcast by other vessels, and add them as a target in the Chart  
and Radar applications.  
Vectors can be displayed for each target. These vectors indicate  
the direction of travel and rate of turn of the vessel and the distance  
it will travel over a specified period of time (COG/SOG vector).  
Targets displayed with their vectors are referred to as ‘active targets’  
and are scaled according to the size of the vessel. The larger the  
vessel, the larger the target. You can either display all targets or  
just dangerous targets.  
With an optonal AIS receiver connected to your multifunction  
display, you can:  
• Display targets for any other AIS-equipped vessels.  
• Display voyage information being broadcasted by these targets,  
such as their position, course, speed and rate of turn.  
How AIS Works  
• Display basic or detailed information for each target vessel,  
including safety critical target data.  
AIS uses digital radio signals to broadcast ‘real-time’ information  
between vessels and shore based stations via dedicated VHF  
frequencies. This information is used to identify and track vessels in  
the surrounding area and to provide fast, automatic and accurate  
collision avoidance data. AIS will augment your radar application,  
as it can operate in radar blind spots and can detect smaller AIS  
fitted vessels.  
• Set up a safe zone around your boat.  
• View AIS alarm and safety related messages.  
This information is displayed in the form of an overlay and additional  
data is displayed in a dialog box on your chart screen, for example:  
Note: Smaller vessels do not have to be fitted with AIS and whilst  
it is mandatory for larger commercial vessels to carry AIS, its use  
is not. Therefore, you should not assume that your multifunction  
display will display ALL vessels in your area. Due prudence  
and judgement should be exercised. AIS should be used to  
complement radar, not substitute it.  
AIS Simulator Mode  
Raymarine recommends that you use the simulator to familiarize  
yourself with the AIS function. When the system simulator is  
switched on (Menu > System Setup > Simulator), it displays 20  
AIS targets within a 25nm range. These targets are displayed using  
the appropriate AIS targets status symbol, and move around the  
screen as if they were real targets.  
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10.2 AIS prerequisites  
Note: Incoming safety messages cannot be displayed while the  
simulator is switched on.  
You must have suitable AIS hardware connected to your  
multifunction display to make use of the AIS functionality.  
In order to run AIS, you will need:  
• A receive-only unit or a full transceiver (a unit that sends and  
receives).  
• A VHF antenna - this is usually supplied with the AIS system.  
• A GPS - to provide position data.  
• A Compass - although not essential, will improve speed  
calculations.  
Note: A receiver will allow you to receive data about other  
vessels in your area but will not allow other vessels to ‘see’ you.  
A full transceiver transmits and receives AIS data, and therefore  
allows you to receive data about other vessels. It also enables  
other AIS-equipped vessels to see and receive information about  
your vessel. This could include position, course, speed and rate  
of turn data.  
When the AIS unit is connected to your multifunction display, the  
status of the unit is indicated by an AIS icon in the transducer data  
box.  
You will now need to specify the 38,400 baud setting (Menu >  
System Setup > System Integration > NMEA Port Setting) for the  
NMEA port that communicates with the AIS transceiver or receiver.  
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10.3 Classes of AIS data  
Class A  
(receive)  
Class B  
(send)  
Class B  
(receive)  
Data  
There are two classes of AIS data; each class supports a different  
range of AIS data.  
Draft  
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
Cargo  
Information  
AIS data is defined as Class A or Class B. The sending and  
receiving of Class A data is compulsory for larger vessels. You will  
therefore be able to view all larger vessels on your AIS display.  
Class B data is applicable to smaller vessels and is not compulsory.  
You should not therefore assume that your AIS is displaying all  
smaller vessels in your area.  
Destination  
ETA  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Time  
Note: Not all AIS receivers will decode all information and not  
all of the Class A vessels input all of the required AIS data. For  
example, some inexpensive AIS Class B receivers do not decode  
and output information such as the ship’s name, IMO number and  
vessel draft/beam/length, destination and so on.  
Ship’s position  
COG  
SOG  
Gyro heading  
Rate of turn  
Your AIS receiver or transceiver may support additional AIS data  
that is not decoded by the multifunction display.  
The following table lists the AIS information that is decoded by your  
multifunction display. (Y = Yes; N = No):  
Navigational  
status  
Class A  
(receive)  
Class B  
(send)  
Class B  
(receive)  
Safety message  
Y
N
Y
Data  
Ship’s name  
Type  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Call sign  
IMO number  
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Length and beam  
Antenna location  
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10.4 Enabling or disabling AIS  
10.5 Displaying AIS vectors  
1. To enable AIS in the chart application:  
i. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
ii. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
iii. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
You must have the correct data available before AIS vectors can  
be displayed.  
A target is defined as active when it has the following data displayed  
graphically:  
iv. Press the AIS OBJECTS softkey repeatedly until the ON  
option is selected.  
v. Press the OK button.  
• A COG/SOG vector indicating the predicted distance that a target  
will travel within a given period of time.  
• A heading and direction of turn indicator.  
2. To enable AIS in the radar application:  
i. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
ii. Press the AIS LAYER softkey repeatedly until the ON option  
Enabling and disabling AIS vectors  
is selected.  
iii. Press the OK button.  
In the chart or radar application:  
1. Move the cursor over the relevant AIS target.  
2. Press the AIS VECTOR softkey until the ON or OFF option is  
selected, as appropriate.  
3. Press the OK button.  
Note: The same target vector and safe zone settings apply to  
both radar MARPA and AIS targets.  
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10.6 AIS status symbols  
10.7 AIS silent mode  
The various AIS status modes are represented on your multifunction  
display by symbols.  
AIS silent mode enables you to disable AIS transmissions  
AIS silent mode enables you to disable the transmitting functions  
of your AIS equipment. This is useful when you do not want to  
transmit your vessel’s AIS data to other AIS receivers, but still wish  
to receive data from other vessels.  
The status of the various AIS-related functions is indicated by a  
symbol displayed in the databar of your multifunction display.  
If your own vessel’s position is lost, the multifunction display will  
disable the AIS functionality and show the appropriate AIS indicator,  
as shown in the following table:  
Note: Not all AIS equipment supports silent mode. For more  
information, refer to the documentation that accompanies your  
AIS unit.  
Symbol  
Description  
AIS unit is switched on and operating.  
Enabling and disabling AIS silent mode  
AIS currently unavailable.  
In the chart or radar application:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
AIS unit is switched off, or not connected.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the AIS Layer Setup menu item,  
then press the trackpad right to select it.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Silent Mode option, then press  
the trackpad right to select it.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the ON option to enable silent mode,  
or OFF to disable it.  
AIS unit is connected and switched on, but has  
active alarms.  
AIS unit is connected and switched on, but the  
dangerous and lost alarm is disabled.  
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10.8 Viewing AIS target information  
Target type  
Description  
Symbol  
Dangerous target  
Targets within specified  
distance (CPA) or time  
(TCPA). Dangerous  
target alarm sounds if  
enabled. Target flashes.  
You can display information relating to individual AIS targets.  
When a target is highlighted with the cursor, the softkeys change  
to allow you to select the following options:  
• AIS vectors.  
Uncertain target  
Lost target  
Calculated CPA/TCPA  
value uncertain.  
• AIS safety critical data.  
• AIS list.  
When signal of  
• Full AIS data.  
dangerous target not  
received for 20 seconds.  
Target in latest predicted  
position. Alarms sounds  
if enabled. Target  
flashes.  
AIS target symbols  
Your multifunction display shows a range of symbols to represent  
the different types of AIS target.  
Buddy target  
Target has previously  
been added to the Buddy  
List.  
Target type  
Description  
Symbol  
Transmitting target  
Target not activated,  
dangerous or lost.  
Target is moving or at  
anchor.  
Displaying detailed AIS target information  
Activated target  
Target activated —  
that is, AIS vector  
displayed. Vector  
line (optional) shows  
predicted distance  
travelled within a given  
time.  
In the chart or radar application:  
1. If the chart page is displayed, press the AIS OPTIONS softkey  
(or RADAR AND AIS softkey if Radar Overlay is ON).  
2. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey.  
3. Press the AIS LIST softkey.  
4. Press the VIEW FULL AIS DATA softkey.  
Selected target  
Target selected with  
cursor. Can activate the  
target and view detailed  
data.  
Note: You can also display full AIS information by moving the  
cursor over the relevant target in the chart or radar pages, and  
pressing the VIEW FULL AIS DATA softkey.  
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• Place a waypoint on your chart/radar to mark the sending vessel’s  
position.  
10.9 Using AIS to avoid collisions  
You can use the AIS safe zone and safety message functions to  
avoid collisions with other vessels and objects.  
• Select to GOTO the sending vessel’s position.  
Note: You will not receive any safety messages in Simulator  
mode (Menu > System Setup > Simulator).  
Safe Zones  
A safe zone is a ring centred on your boat within which a target is  
considered dangerous. It is displayed on radar or chart windows  
as a red ring.  
Displaying safety-critical AIS information  
This AIS safe zone uses the same criteria as MARPA and will deem  
a target dangerous if it comes within a specified distance of your  
vessel (closest point of approach or CPA) within a specified time  
(time to closest point of approach or TCPA). The CPA and TCPA are  
calculated using COG/SOG and position from the AIS target.  
In the chart or radar application:  
1. Move the cursor over the relevant AIS target.  
2. Press the AIS DATA softkey until the ON option is highlighted.  
3. Press the OK button.  
When your system recognizes a dangerous AIS target:  
• The target symbol changes to red and flashes.  
• An alarm pop-up is displayed (this can be disabled if required).  
• An alarm sounds (this can be disabled if required).  
Note: When the AIS receiver is connected and functioning, the  
system will check for dangerous targets within the safe zone and  
if enabled issue an alarm whenever necessary. Dangerous target  
alarm operates irrespective of the ON or OFF status of the AIS  
target display, or the VISIBLE/HIDDEN status of the safe zone  
ring.  
Safety Messages  
When the status of the AIS Safety Messages function is set to ON in  
the Menu > AIS Layer Setup Menu, any incoming safety messages  
from surrounding vessels, shore stations and mobile stations, are  
displayed in a pop-up box. If known, the message will include the  
sending vessel’s position in lat/lon. You now have the option to:  
• Remove the message (ACKNOWLEDGE).  
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10.10 AIS options  
Parameter  
Description  
Options  
Own Vessel Safe Zone The safe zone is a ring, • 0.1 nm  
The AIS options are accessible in the chart application by pressing  
the AIS OPTIONS > MARPA & AIS OPTIONS softkeys, or the radar  
application by pressing the TARGET TRACKING > MARPA & AIS  
OPTIONS softkeys.  
centred on your boat,  
within which a target is  
• 0.2 nm  
considered dangerous  
if it will enter this zone  
within the Time to Safe  
Zone period (see below).  
• 0.5 nm  
• 1.0 nm  
• 2.0 nm  
• 3 min  
Parameter  
Description  
Options  
• 0.5 min  
• 1 min  
Vector Length  
The time period  
specified for drawing  
length of vectors.  
Time to Safe Zone  
Safe Zone Ring  
If a target enters your  
safe zone within this time  
period, it is considered  
dangerous.  
• 6 min  
• 3 min  
• 12 min  
• 24 min  
• Visible  
• Hidden  
• 6 min  
• 12 min  
• 30 min  
• 60 min  
Controls whether the  
safe zone ring is  
displayed or hidden  
on screen.  
Target History  
Plots a target’s previous • OFF  
position at specified  
• 0.5 min  
intervals. The four  
most recent position  
points are displayed.  
If True target vectors  
are selected, the four  
most recent vessel  
position points are also  
displayed.  
• 1 min  
• 3 min  
• 6 min  
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10.11 AIS alarms  
10.12 Buddy tracking  
The AIS functions generate a number of alarms to alert you to  
dangerous or lost targets.  
You can configure your display to notify you when an AIS-equipped  
friend or “buddy” comes within range of your vessel.  
In addition to the dangerous target alarm previously described, the  
system generates an alarm when a dangerous target becomes a  
lost target i.e. its signal has not been received for 20 seconds.  
The Buddy Tracking feature enables you to add AIS-equipped  
friends and regular contacts to a “Buddy List” on your multifunction  
display. As soon as a vessel on your Buddy List sails into the range  
of your AIS receiver, the vessel icon changes to indicate this.  
Your AIS receiver generates local alarms which are displayed and  
sounded on your multifunction display whenever an alarm condition  
exists on the unit.  
How it works  
When the AIS Layer is enabled in the chart or radar application, AIS  
targets are shown on your display. You can add any AIS target to  
a “Buddy List”, each entry consisting of an MMSI number, and an  
optional name. Subsequently, whenever Buddy Tracking is enabled  
on your mutlifunction display, and a “Buddy” vessel with an MMSI  
number sails into the range of your AIS receiver, an AIS Buddy icon  
is displayed. Up to 100 vessels may be added to the Buddy List.  
Local AIS alarms  
When the connected AIS unit generates an alarm, your multifunction  
display shows a local alarm message and indicates the alarm status  
in the data bar icon.  
Active AIS alarms list  
The active alarm list shows the status of each local alarm. This list  
can either be accessed via the Menu > AIS Layer Setup Menu, or  
from the Menu > Alarms Setup Menu.  
Pre-requisites  
The following items are required for the Buddy Tracking feature:  
• For the purposes of using the Buddy Tracking feature, it is  
assumed that your display is already connected to a suitable  
AIS receiver.  
Note: When local AIS alarms are acknowledged, the target  
is shown as dangerous (flashing, with a red outline), and the  
active alarm status icon is displayed until the target is no longer  
dangerous.  
• Only AIS-equipped vessels will be detected.  
Enabling and disabling buddy tracking  
Acknowledging AIS alarms  
1. Enable or disable the Buddy Tracking feature:  
In the chart or radar application:  
i. In the chart or radar application, press the MENU button.  
ii. Using the trackpad, select the AIS Layer Setup menu item.  
iii. Using the trackpad, select the Buddy Tracking menu item.  
iv. Using the trackpad, select the ON option to enable Buddy  
Tracking, or the OFF option to disable it.  
1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE softkey.  
Note: An AIS alarm remains active until it is acknowledged on  
your multifunction display.  
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v. Press the OK button.  
2. If you are in the radar application, press the TARGET  
TRACKING softkey.  
3. Press the AIS LIST softkey.  
2. Enable or disable AIS objects in the chart application:  
i. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
ii. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
iii. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey.  
The AIS Target List is displayed.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the AIS target that you want to add  
to your Buddy List.  
The Chart Layers menu is displayed.  
iv. Using the trackpad, select the AIS Objects menu item.  
5. Press the ADD TO BUDDY LIST softkey.  
6. Press the OK button.  
v. Using the trackpad, select the ON option to enable AIS  
objects, or the OFF option to disable them, as appropriate.  
vi. Press the OK button.  
3. Enable or disable AIS objects in the radar application:  
i. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
Adding a vessel to your buddy list from main  
menu  
ii. Press the AIS LAYER softkey until the ON or OFF option  
In the chart or radar application:  
is selected, as appropriate.  
iii. Press the OK button.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the AIS LAYER SETUP menu item.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the VIEW BUDDY LIST menu item.  
4. Press the ADD VESSEL softkey.  
Adding a vessel to your buddy list  
5. In the MMSI field, enter a valid MMSI number (nine digits).  
6. Press the OK button.  
7. In the NAME field, use the trackpad to enter a name. This could  
be the name of the vessel, or the name of the friend that owns  
the vessel, for example.  
In the chart or radar application:  
1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor over an AIS target.  
The softkeys change to reflect this and give you Buddy-related  
options.  
8. Press the OK button.  
2. Press the ADD TO BUDDY LIST softkey.  
The MMSI and vessel name are automatically added to the Buddy  
List.  
Editing a buddy’s details  
1. In the chart or radar application, use the trackpad to move the  
cursor over an AIS target.  
Adding a vessel to your buddy list from AIS  
target list  
The softkeys change to reflect this and give you Buddy-related  
options.  
1. If you are in the chart application, press the AIS OPTIONS  
softkey.  
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2. Alternatively, press the MENU button, and select the AIS Layer  
Setup menu.  
3. Press the VIEW BUDDY LIST softkey.  
Displaying additional buddy information  
In the chart or radar application:  
1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor over an AIS target.  
The AIS Buddy List dialog is displayed.  
4. Press the EDIT VESSEL DETAILS softkey.  
The softkeys change to reflect this and give you Buddy-related  
options.  
2. Press the BUDDY DATA AUTO ON OFF softkey.  
The Edit Buddy Vessel dialog is displayed.  
5. In the MMSI field, edit the MMSI number (nine digits) if required.  
6. (Optionally) In the NAME field, edit the existing name, or enter a  
new name. This could be the name of the vessel, or the name of  
the friend who owns the vessel, for example.  
3. Select theON option.  
The Buddy’s details are displayed.  
4. Press the OK button.  
7. Press the OK button.  
Deleting a buddy  
1. In the chart or radar application, use the trackpad to move the  
cursor over an AIS target.  
The softkeys change to reflect this and give you Buddy-related  
options.  
2. Alternatively, press the MENU button, and select the AIS Layer  
Setup menu.  
3. Press the VIEW BUDDY LIST softkey.  
The AIS Buddy List dialog is displayed.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the Buddy that you want to delete.  
5. Press the DELETE VESSEL softkey.  
A dialog is displayed, asking you to confirm the deletion.  
6. Select YES to confirm that you wish to delete the buddy, or NO  
to abort.  
7. Press the OK button.  
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11.1 Course Deviation Indicator overview 11.2 Selecting the CDI application  
The Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) gives a graphical  
representation of your vessel’s course in a ‘rolling road’ format.  
1. Press and hold the PAGE button for three seconds, until the  
Select Page Set window appears.  
2. Using the rotary encoder or trackpad, highlight the page set that  
you want to customize.  
3. Press the EDIT PAGE SET softkey to edit the highlighted page  
With your display receiving accurate heading and position  
information, you can use the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) to  
monitor your course and accurately steer to a target waypoint.  
set.  
The CDI application shows a ‘rolling road’, which represents a width  
of sea equal to the Cross Track Error (XTE) limits that you have  
specified in the Setup menu. As you travel towards the target  
waypoint, the checkered pattern and the waypoint will move down  
the screen at a rate proportional to your boat’s speed. Navigation  
data is displayed alongside or below the rolling road.  
4. Press the softkey associated with the page set you wish to edit.  
5. Using the rotary encoder or trackpad, highlight the page layout  
style that you want for the page set.  
6. Press the OK button.  
7. Using the rotary encoder or trackpad, highlight the CDI  
Application.  
8. If you have chosen a page layout featuring multiple applications,  
press the ACTIVE button to toggle between the windows (the  
currently selected window is highlighted in red) .  
The CDI application is pre-configured to display the CDI graphic.  
You can customize the panel to display any available data.  
9. Press the OK button to select the highlighted application for  
that page.  
Note: If the CDI application is placed in multiple windows, the  
same data is displayed in each.  
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Going to a waypoint using the CDI application  
11.3 Using the CDI Application  
1. In the CDI application, press the GOTO softkey.  
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS softkey.  
Monitoring Your Course Using CDI  
The Waypoint List is displayed.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the waypoint that you want to go to.  
4. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT softkey.  
You can use the ‘rolling road’ format of the Course Deviation  
Indicator (CDI) application to monitor your course.  
The steering instructions below the rolling road tell you what  
correction is needed to maintain your course and arrive at the target  
waypoint.  
Note: Press the STOP GOTO softkey at any time to stop going  
towards the waypoint.  
The following table explains these instructions.  
Note: If you have sailed off course while heading to a waypoint,  
you can press the RESTART XTE button at any time to restart  
Cross Track Error.  
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  
Changing the data displayed in the CDI  
application  
Indication arrows are placed either side of the steering instruction,  
pointing towards the centre line. The greater the error the more  
arrows appear. You should correct your course by steering in the  
direction indicated by the arrows.  
1. In the CDI application, press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the Panel Setup Menu menu item.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the Configure: CDI menu item.  
A red outline appears around the main screen element in the  
CDI display.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the data element that you want  
to change.  
Following a route using the CDI application  
1. In the CDI application, press the GOTO softkey.  
2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS softkey.  
5. Press the SELECT DATA softkey.  
6. Using the trackpad, select the appropriate data group.  
7. Using the trackpad, highlight the data item that you want, then  
press the trackpad right to select the appropriate option.  
The Route List is displayed.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the route that you want to follow.  
4. Press the OK button.  
8. Press the OK button.  
The CDI display will be updated to show the data that you specified.  
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Chapter contents  
12.3 Fishfinder presets on page 153  
12.5 Fishfinder range on page 157  
12.7 Fishfinder waypoints on page 164  
12.8 Fishfinder alarms on page 165  
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Fishfinder screen  
12.1 Fishfinder introduction  
The fishfinder displays a scrolling image of the seabed, updating  
from the right as your vessel makes progress.  
Warning: Sonar operation  
• NEVER operate the sounder with the boat out of  
the water.  
Example fishfinder screen  
• NEVER touch the transducer face when the sounder  
is powered on.  
• SWITCH OFF the sounder if divers are likely to be  
within 25 ft (5 m) of the transducer.  
Fishfinder overview  
The fishfinder application provides a detailed view of the fish and  
seabed under your vessel, enabling you to accurately distinguish  
between different sizes of fish, bottom structure, and underwater  
obstacles. The standard fishfinder image is a historical, scrolling  
bottom graph with range and sonar frequency automatically selected  
by the system.  
The various functions and features of the fishfinder application  
include:  
The fishfinder window includes the following aspects:  
• The bottom together with any bottom structure such as reefs and  
shipwrecks etc.  
• Preset modes for easy optimal operation.  
• Display modes (Zoom, A-Scope or Bottom Lock).  
• Adjustable range and zoom.  
Target images indicating fish.  
• A status bar noting the frequency and gain settings.  
• The bottom depth.  
• Finding bottom feeding fish with the bottom lock display mode.  
• Clutter and gain options to simplify the image.  
• Pausing and adjusting the speed of the scrolling image.  
• Using waypoints to mark a position.  
Status icon  
The fishfinder status icon is located in the top-right section of the  
screen:  
• Determining depths and distances of targets.  
• Fishfinder alarms (fish, depth or water temperature).  
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12.2 The sonar image  
Interpreting the seabed using sonar  
It is important to understand how to correctly interpret the seabed  
structure represented in the fishfinder display.  
Icon animated - fishfinder is operating.  
Icon static - the fishfinder transducer is connected but not  
transmitting.  
The seabed usually produces a strong echo.  
The following images show how different seabed conditions are  
represented in the sonar display:  
Icon greyed-out - no fishfinder transducer is connected.  
How the fishfinder works  
The fishfinder application uses a Digital Sounder Module (DSM) and  
a suitable sonar transducer. The DSM interprets signals from the  
transducer and builds up a detailed underwater view.  
The transducer is located on the bottom of the boat, it 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.  
Colors are used on the display to indicate the strength of the returns.  
You can use this information to determine the bottom structure,  
the size of fish and other objects in the water, such as debris or  
air bubbles  
Note: Some transducers include additional sensors to measure  
water temperature and/or speed.  
The dark layers indicate a good echo; the lighter areas indicate  
weaker echoes. This could mean that the upper layer is soft and  
therefore allowing sound waves to pass to the more solid layer  
below.  
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It is also possible that the sound waves are making two complete  
trips – hitting the seabed, bouncing off the vessel, then reflecting  
off the seabed again. This can happen if the water is shallow, the  
seabed is hard, or the gain is set high.  
Factors influencing the sonar display  
The quality and accuracy of the display can be influenced by a  
number of factors including vessel speed, depth, object size,  
background noise and transducer frequency.  
Vessel speed  
The shape of the target changes along with your speed. Slower  
speeds return flatter, more horizontal marks. Higher speeds cause  
the target to thicken and arch slightly, until at fast speeds the mark  
resembles a double vertical line.  
Water depth  
Target depth  
As sea depth increases signal strength decreases, resulting in a  
lighter on-screen image of the bottom.  
The closer the target to the surface, the larger the mark on screen.  
Note: The depth of individual targets can be displayed by  
switching on the Target Depth ID in the fishfinder setup menu.  
The number of target depths displayed is influenced by the fish  
alarm sensitivity level.  
Size of the target  
The larger the target, the larger the return on the fishfinder display.  
The size of a fish target is also dependent upon the size of the fish’s  
swim bladder rather than its overall size. The swim bladder varies in  
size between different breeds of fish.  
Transducer frequency  
The same target will appear differently when the transducer  
frequency is changed. The lower the frequency the broader the  
mark.  
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Clutter / Background noise  
12.3 Fishfinder presets  
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. The system will automatically control  
the gain settings according to the depth and water conditions. You  
can however adjust the gain settings manually if you prefer.  
The fishfinder provides you with four preset configurations available  
on the fishfinder toolbar. These enable you to quickly select  
appropriate settings tailored for various situations.  
Each preset has been configured to provide the best operating  
parameters for the fishfinder. However, it is possible to manually  
adjust the presets if necessary. The four presets are:  
Single — this preset provides quick access to a single-frequency  
configuration, suitable for general fishing conditions.  
Dual — this preset provides a dual frequency configuration.  
You can either display two different frequencies at the same  
time in one window, or display one frequency at full-screen on  
your master display and the other frequency at full-screen on an  
additional networked display.  
Shallow — this preset opitimizes the fishfinder display for shallow  
waters.  
Deep — this preset opitimizes the fishfinder display for deep  
waters.  
Display modes  
When using presets, you can either select the relevant preset and  
start using the default configuration immediately, or you can adjust  
the preset to your needs using the display modes:  
• Zoom  
• Bottom Lock  
• A-Scope  
Any changes you make to a preset are retained when you switch  
off the power to your multifunction display.  
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Selecting a fishfinder preset  
12.4 Fishfinder display modes  
From the fishfinder main screen:  
1. Press the appropriate softkey to select from:  
PRESET 1 SINGLE,  
Selecting a fishfinder display mode  
When a fishfinder preset is selected, its softkey label changes to  
ADJUST. Pressing this softkey 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.)  
PRESET 2 DUAL,  
PRESET 3 SHALLOW or  
PRESET 4 DEEP  
From the fishfinder main screen:  
1. Press the appropriate ADJUST... softkey.  
2. With dual frequency screens select FREQ1 or FREQ2 to select  
After a few moments, the fishfinder display will change to the new  
mode. This is indicated in the top left-hand corner of the status bar.  
which frequency display you wish to change.  
3. Press the SELECT VIEW softkey.  
4. Use the trackpad up/down to select the required display mode:  
• None,  
• Zoom,  
• Bottom Lock or  
• A-Scope  
5. Press OK when complete.  
Fishfinder zoom mode  
The zoom display mode magnifies a region of the fishfinder screen  
to display more detail.  
This zoom option enables you to:  
• 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 predefined level, or adjust it manually.  
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• Reposition the zoomed portion of the image to a different point  
in the display.  
5. Press the OK button.  
Selecting zoom split screen  
When the range increases, the area shown in the zoom window  
also increases.  
With the fishfinder in zoom mode:  
1. Press the ZOOM softkey to select FULL or SPLIT as required.  
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.  
Adjusting the fishfinder zoom factor  
When the zoom function is active (ZOOM FULL or ZOOM SPLIT),  
you can either select a predefined zoom factor or adjust it manually.  
With the fishfinder in zoom mode:  
1. Press the ZOOM FACTOR softkey to toggle between predefined  
settings or select xR to set a factor manually. For manual  
settings, adjust the zoom factor with the trackpad.  
2. Press the OK button.  
Adjusting the position of the fishfinder 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.  
With the fishfinder in zoom mode:  
1. Press the ZOOM POSITION softkey until the MAN option is  
selected.  
Enabling fishfinder zoom mode  
From the main fishfinder screen:  
2. Use the rotary control to reposition the zoomed area as required.  
3. Press the OK button.  
1. Press the appropriate ADJUST... softkey.  
2. With dual frequency screens select FREQ1 or FREQ2 to select  
which frequency display you wish to change.  
3. Press the SELECT VIEW softkey.  
Fishfinder A-Scope mode  
The A-Scope mode enables you to view a live (rather than historical)  
image of the seabed and fish directly below your vessel.  
4. Use the trackpad to select the ZOOM option.  
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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  
A-Scope feature. The width of the bottom covered by the A-Scope  
is indicated at the bottom of the window. A-Scope provides a more  
precise and easier to interpret indication of the target strength.  
Enabling the Fishfinder A-Scope Mode  
From the fishfinder main screen:  
1. Press the appropriate ADJUST... softkey.  
2. For dual frequency screens, select FREQ1 or FREQ2 to select  
which frequency display you wish to change.  
There are three A-Scope modes, as illustrated in the diagram below:  
3. Press the SELECT VIEW softkey.  
4. Use the trackpad up/down to select A-SCOPE.  
5. Press OK when complete.  
Note: Enabling A-Scope mode automatically switches OFF  
Bottom Lock and Zoom.  
Bottom Lock  
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.  
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12.5 Fishfinder range  
The Range and Range Shift functions enable you to change the  
range of depth displayed by the fishfinder.  
Range  
The Range function enables you to define the range of depth that  
you see in the fishfinder display.  
By default, the fishfinder display shows the shallowest required  
range, enabling you to clearly see what is near the surface of the  
water under your vessel. This is useful for finding smaller fish that  
feed nearer the surface. An example of this kind of depth range is 0  
to 200 feet. In this case, the range is 200 feet, so 200 feet of water  
will be displayed on-screen at any one time.  
There may be circumstances in which you want to see a less  
detailed image showing a greater amount of depth beneath your  
vessel. This is useful for locating bigger fish and other objects  
located closer to the seabed such as wrecks. An example of this  
kind of depth range is 0 to 1000 feet or greater. In this case, the  
range is 1000 feet, and you will be able to see 1000 feet of water  
beneath your vessel, without needing to scroll the display up or  
down.  
Bottom Lock is selected for individual fishfinder windows and can  
either replace (ON) or appear alongside (SPLIT) the standard  
fishfinder image.  
Enabling Bottom Lock  
From the fishfinder main screen:  
1. Press the appropriate ADJUST... softkey.  
Range Shift  
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 trackpad up/down to select BOTTOM LOCK.  
5. Press OK when complete.  
The Range Shift function enables you to define which area of the  
overall depth you want to be able to see on-screen. For example,  
if your range is 5000 feet and the display is showing the surface  
(0 feet) at the very top of the display, and 5000 feet at the bottom  
of the display, you can use the Range Shift function to focus on a  
different 5000 feet range. For example, 2000 feet at the very top of  
the screen, and 7000 feet at the very bottom of the screen.  
Adjusting the bottom lock range/position  
With the fishfinder in bottom lock mode:  
1. Use the appropriate softkeys and the trackpad to set Full /  
Split screen, Bottom lock range and Bottom shift values as  
appropriate.  
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Example screen with range and range shift used to view the seabed Using fishfinder range shift  
at a depth range of 40–80 ft  
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.  
1. Press the RANGE control to open the range toolbar.  
2. Press the RANGE softkey repeatedly until the MAN option is  
selected.  
3. Press the RANGE SHIFT softkey.  
4. Select your desired setting using the trackpad.  
5. Press OK.  
Changing the fishfinder depth range  
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.  
1. Press the RANGE button.  
2. Toggle to AUTO or MAN using the RANGE softkey.  
3. Use the rotary controller to adjust the depth range.  
4. Press OK.  
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Low (Cruising) is ideal for viewing fishfinder images with a  
minimum of background noise as you are cruising to your fishing  
spot. Only the strongest echoes are displayed.  
12.6 Fishfinder presentation options  
The PRESENTATION softkey gives you access to a features  
and functions which enhance the fishfinder display and provide  
additional on-screen functionality.  
Medium (Trolling) is a slightly higher gain setting that displays  
more detail. This is the default mode.  
Presentation options include:  
High (Fishing) provides the most detail, but also displays the  
most background noise and surface clutter.  
Gain settings to enhance display clarity.  
Power to the transducer.  
Manual  
VRM features for measuring depth distance.  
• Dual frequency view options.  
Scroll pause and resume.  
If necessary you can set the gain controls manually, between a  
value of 1 to 100 (default value is 75). This value should be set  
high enough to see fish and bottom detail but without too much  
background noise. Generally a high gain is used in deep and/or  
clear water; a low gain in shallow and/or murky water.  
The new values remain set even when you switch off the display,  
they are applied to both the active window and any other fishfinder  
windows with the same frequency.  
Sonar gain  
The gain settings alter the way the DSM processes background  
noise (also called clutter). Adjusting the gain settings can improve  
the sonar image, however for optimum performance in most  
conditions, we recommend that you use the auto settings.  
Selecting automatic fishfinder gain  
From the main fishfinder screen:  
The gain adjusts the return threshold (echo strength) above which  
the fishfinder will show an object on the screen.  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the GAIN softkey.  
3. Press the GAIN softkey until the AUTO option is selected.  
4. Use the trackpad to select the auto mode you want.  
5. Press the OK button.  
There are two gain modes:  
• Auto  
• Manual  
Adjusting the fishfinder gain manually  
Auto  
In Auto mode, the DSM sonar automatically adjusts the gain setting  
to suit current conditions. Any adjustments made apply to all  
fishfinder windows using that particular frequency.  
From the main fishfinder screen:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the GAIN softkey.  
3. Press the GAIN softkey until the MAN option is selected.  
There are three Auto modes, each suited to different scenarios:  
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4. Use the rotary control to select the amount of gain you want,  
between a value of 1 to 100. (The default value is 75).  
4. Use the rotary control to select the amount of color gain you  
want.  
5. Press the OK button.  
5. Press the OK button.  
The new values remain set even when you switch off the display,  
they are applied to both the active window and any other fishfinder  
windows displaying the same frequency.  
The new values remain set even when you switch off the display  
and are applied to all fishfinder windows.  
Fishfinder color threshold  
Fishfinder color gain  
The color threshold setting determines the range of colors used on  
screen. The effect of this is to set a color threshold below which  
targets are not shown. For example a low setting would result in  
only the strongest (orange and red) targets being displayed.  
You can adjust the color gain to change the signal strength threshold  
for the strongest color in your fishfinder display.  
Color gain 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.  
Adjusting the fishfinder color threshold  
From the main fishfinder screen:  
• Setting a low value produces wide band for the weakest color, but  
a small signal band for the other colors.  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the GAIN softkey.  
• Setting a high value gives a wide band for the strongest color, but  
a small signal band for the other colors.  
3. Press the COLOR THRESHOLD softkey.  
4. Use the rotary controller to select the required color threshold.  
5. Press the OK button.  
There are two color gain modes:  
Auto. In Auto mode the color gain setting is automatically  
adjusted to suit current conditions. Any adjustments made apply  
to all fishfinder windows.  
Fishfinder TVG (Time Varied Gain)  
The Time Varied Gain (TVG) function reduces the amount of clutter  
in the fishfinder display by varying the gain throughout the column of  
water. This function is useful for reducing the appearance of ‘noise’.  
Manual. You can set the color gain manually, between a value  
of 1 to 100.  
Adjusting the fishfinder color gain  
• Increasing the TVG value increases the maximum depth to which  
TVG is applied. A high value decreases the gain in shallow water  
so that only the strongest echoes are displayed.  
From the main fishfinder screen:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
• Decreasing the TVG value reduces the maximum depth. A low  
TVG value has little effect on gain in shallow water.  
2. Press the GAIN softkey.  
3. Press the COLOR GAIN softkey until the MAN option is selected.  
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TVG adjustment can be made automatically or manually.  
Adjusting the fishfinder time varied gain  
Adjusting the fishfinder power  
From the main fishfinder screen:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
Note: TVG has no effect in fishfinder simulator mode.  
2. Press the POWER softkey until the MAN option is selected.  
3. Use the rotary control to select the amount of power you want.  
4. Press the OK button.  
1. From the main fishfinder screen, press the PRESENTATION  
softkey.  
2. Press the GAIN softkey.  
3. Press the TVG softkey until the MAN option is selected.  
The new values remain set even when you switch off the display  
and are applied to all fishfinder windows.  
4. Use the rotary control to select the amount of Time Varied Gain  
you want.  
Depth and distance with the fishfinder  
5. Press the OK button.  
You can use VRM markers and depth lines to help you determine  
depths and distances in the fishfinder display.  
Fishfinder power  
The fishfinder display provides a number of features to help you  
determine depths and distances. These features are illustrated and  
described in more detail below:  
The fishfinder power setting enables you to adjust the power of the  
DSM sonar signal. This is useful for accommodating different water  
depths and vessel speeds.  
The power setting for the DSM sonar can be adjusted to suit  
different conditions, such as water depth and vessel speed. By  
default, the power setting is adjusted automatically to suit current  
conditions, but the setting can also be adjusted manually if required.  
• Lower power levels are suitable for depths of less than 2.4 m (8 ft).  
• Higher power levels are generally more suited to depths greater  
than 3.7 m (12 ft).  
There are two power modes:  
Auto. In Auto mode, the power setting is automatically adjusted  
to suit current conditions.  
Manual. You can set the power setting manually, between a value  
of 1 to 100%, in 10% increments.  
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• VRMs - to indicate the distance behind your boat and the depth  
below of selected objects.  
Measuring depth and distance with VRM  
You can use a Variable Range Marker (VRM) to determine an  
object’s depth and distance behind your vessel. These markers  
consist of a horizontal (depth) line and a vertical (distance) line,  
each of which are marked with the appropriate measurement and  
are controlled individually.  
From the main fishfinder screen:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the SCROLL softkey to pause the display. This may make  
it easier to position the VRM over the desired object.  
3. Press the VRM softkey to open the VRM toolbar.  
4. Press the VRM softkey again until the ON is selected.  
5. Measure the depth or distance:  
• Press the VRM RANGE softkey to measure distance, or  
• Press the VRM DEPTH softkey to measure depth.  
• Depth reading - your current depth displayed. The size and  
position of this digit can be changed via the Fishfinder Display  
Setup menu.  
6. Use the rotary control to measure the distance or depth to your  
target.  
7. Press the OK button to save the position.  
• Depth lines - horizontal dashed lines drawn at regular intervals to  
indicate the depth from the surface. These are switched on/off via  
the Fishfinder Display Setup menu  
Note: The VRMs used in the fishfinder application are unrelated  
to the VRMs used in the radar application.  
• 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 via  
the Fishfinder Display Setup menu.  
Fishfinder scrolling  
The fishfinder display scrolls from right to left. You can adjust or  
pause the display scrolling, for example to ease placing of waypoints  
or VRMs on-screen.  
• 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.  
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Adjusting the scroll speed  
Adjusting the fishfinder scrolling speed  
From the fishfinder screen:  
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.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Use the trackpad to highlight the Fishfinder Setup menu item,  
then press the trackpad right to select it.  
3. Use the trackpad to select the Manual Scroll Speed option, then  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
4. Use the rotary control to adjust the scroll speed to the required  
value.  
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%).  
5. Press the OK button.  
Note: If you have configured a transducer with no paddle wheel,  
selecting AUTO will result in full speed scrolling (100%)  
Automatic. The system automatically adjusts the scroll speed,  
based on boat speed:  
– Less than, or equal to 0.5 kt, scroll speed is constant at 10%.  
– Between 0.5–15 kt, scroll speed varies linearly with boat speed.  
– Greater than 15 kt, scroll speed is constant at 100%.  
Pausing the fishfinder scrolling image  
From the main fishfinder screen:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the SCROLL softkey to pause the display.  
3. Press the OK button.  
Pausing the scrolling image  
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 currently selected  
fishfinder frequency (200 kHz, 50 kHz or BOTH).  
Dual / Single frequency fishfinder  
If you are in dual frequency mode, you can pause one frequency  
while the other continues to scroll. This allows you to inspect a  
paused image, while the other frequency continues to scroll and  
detect fish.  
Dual frequency operation allows the sonar to operate and display 2  
frequencies simultaneously. If the preset mode that you are using  
has two frequencies, you can view either one or both of those  
frequencies in separate windows.  
Note: Scrolling will resume if the frequency changes. For  
example an automatic change of frequency resulting from of a  
change in depth.  
Setting Dual / Single frequency view  
From the main fishfinder screen:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
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2. Press the VIEW softkey to toggle between F1, F2 or BOTH  
12.7 Fishfinder waypoints  
options.  
Placing a waypoint on the fishfinder display enables you to mark a  
position that you can return to later.  
3. Press OK.  
Enabling dual frequency transducers  
When a waypoint is placed, its details are added to the waypoint list  
and a vertical line labelled WPT is displayed on screen. You can edit  
waypoints and navigate to them in the fishfinder window.  
Note: The DUAL preset has dual frequency values as a default  
setting.  
1. With a fishfinder window active, press the MENU button.  
2. Use the trackpad to highlight the Fishfinder Setup menu item,  
then press the trackpad right to select it.  
3. Select Configure Frequency Presets.  
4. Use the trackpad to assign the required preset frequencies.  
Placing a Waypoint on the Fishfinder Display  
With the fishfinder screen active:  
1. Press the WPTS/MOB button.  
2. Select the appropriate option: WAYPOINT AT CURSOR ,  
WAYPOINT AT VESSEL, or WAYPOINT AT LAT/LON.  
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12.8 Fishfinder alarms  
Menu Item  
Description  
Options  
Fish Alarm  
Alarm which responds  
to quantities of fishfinder  
targets  
OFF, ON  
The display can be configured to provide a number of fishfinder  
alarms.  
The following fishfinder alarms can be set when you are connected  
to a DSM, or when the simulator is on:  
Fish Alarm Sensitivity  
If the Fish Alarm is  
set to ON, an alarm is  
triggered when the fish  
return strength reaches  
the sensitivity that you  
specify.  
1 to 10  
Fish alarms sound when a target meets the specified sensitivity  
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.  
Fish Alarm Depth Limits If the Fish Alarm and  
this alarm is set to ON,  
an alarm is triggered  
OFF, ON  
(2 beeps) if any target  
meets the sensitivity  
Setting up fishfinder alarms  
level and is within the  
Shallow Fish Limit and  
Deep Fish Limit that you  
specify.  
Fishfinder alarms are configured within the alarms set up menu.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Use the trackpad to highlight the Alarm Setup menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select the menu item.  
3. Select the Fishfinder Alarms Setup option.  
4. Use the trackpad to make the required changes.  
5. Press the OK button to save the changes.  
Shallow Fish Limit  
Deep Fish Limit  
Specifies the lower value 0002 ft to 1000 ft  
for the Fish Alarm Depth  
Limit.  
Specifies the upper  
value for the Fish Alarm  
Depth Limit  
0002 ft to 1000 ft  
Fishfinder alarms setup  
Shallow Depth Alarm  
Switches the shallow  
depth alarm on or off. If  
a DSM is not connected,  
this cannot be set.  
OFF, ON  
This section describes the settings you can change using the  
fishfinder alarms setup menu.  
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12.9 Setting up your fishfinder  
Menu Item  
Description  
Options  
Shallow Depth Alarm  
Value  
If the Shallow Depth  
Alarm is set to ON, an  
alarm is triggered if the  
depth drops below the  
value you specify.  
0002 ft to maximum  
transducer range  
Opening the fishfinder setup menu  
1. Make a fishfinder window active.  
2. Press the MENU button.  
Deep Depth Alarm  
Deep Depth Alarm  
Switches the deep depth  
alarm on or off. If a DSM  
is not connected, this  
cannot be set.  
OFF, ON  
3. Select Fishfinder Setup from the list of options.  
Fishfinder setup menu options  
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.  
Deep Depth Alarm Value If the Deep Depth Alarm 0002 ft to maximum  
is set to ON, an alarm  
is triggered if the depth  
exceeds the value that  
you specify.  
transducer range  
Menu Item  
Description  
Options  
Configure Preset  
Frequencies  
Enables you to adjust  
the frequencies used  
for the four fishfinder  
presets. For each  
preset, you can select  
AUTO for fully automatic  
selection, or you can  
manually specify the  
frequency. You can  
also reset all the  
AUTO or manual  
frequencies.  
preset frequencies to  
the factory defaults if  
required.  
Depth Digit Size  
Size of the digit that  
indicates the depth.  
• Small  
• Medium  
• Large  
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Menu Item  
Description  
Options  
Menu Item  
Description  
Options  
Depth Digit Position  
Position of the digit that • Bottom  
Manual Scroll Speed  
If the Scroll menu item  
is set to MANUAL,  
specify the percentage  
of the normal speed that  
screen should scroll at  
10 to 100%  
indicates the depth.  
• Top  
Target Depth ID  
Controls whether the  
depth of identified  
targets are displayed.  
The level of targets  
displayed is directly  
linked to the level of Fish  
Alarm sensitivity.  
• On  
• Off  
Fishfinder preset configuration  
Sonar frequency  
Depth Lines  
Color Palette  
Controls whether  
horizontal lines  
indicating depth are  
displayed.  
• On  
• Off  
The frequency of the sonar determines the width of the sonar  
beam and the depth to which the signals will penetrate. Each of  
the 4 preset operating modes has its own frequency settings. The  
frequency setting is indicated in the status bar.  
There are 3 available frequency settings:  
Various color palettes  
are available to suit  
different conditions  
and your personal  
preferences.  
• Classic Blue  
• Classic Black  
• Classic White  
• Sunburst  
50 kHz produces a wide sonar beam and penetrates the water  
well. It provides a lower resolution image that may not be as good  
at detecting small fish. Typically use this if you require a large  
coverage beneath your boat or if you are in deep water.  
200 kHz produces narrow beam of quicker shorter sonar waves.  
These produce a high resolution image but do not penetrate the  
water as well as the lower frequency. This frequency is most  
useful in shallower water (up to 1000 ft).  
• Greyscale  
• Inverted Greyscale  
• Copper  
Auto. When operating in automatic frequency your DSM  
automatically selects the appropriate frequency for your depth,  
50 kHz in deep water and 200 kHz in shallower water.  
• Night Vision  
Scroll  
Select AUTO to vary the • Manual  
scroll speed in relation  
• Auto  
to your boat’s speed or  
MANUAL to specify the  
Scroll Speed.  
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Dual operation  
3. Select from the list of menu options:  
• Transducer Settings  
For dual frequency operation you can set Frequency 2 for the  
required preset operating modes.  
• DSM Settings  
Setting the fishfinder frequency  
Fishfinder DSM Setup Menu Options  
With the configure presets frequencies options you can:  
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.  
• Specify one or two frequencies for each of the four presets.  
• Edit preset names.  
• Reset presets to factory defaults.  
Menu Item  
Description  
Options  
1. From the main fishfinder screen, press the MENU button.  
2. Select Fishfinder Setup from the list of options.  
3. Select Configure Preset Frequencies from the list of options.  
4. Make the required changes for each preset mode (P1 to P4)  
DSM Reset  
Restore all settings  
on the DSM to  
factory default. When  
performing a DSM  
Reset, it is normal to  
briefly loose connection  
with the DSM.  
Yes, No  
Changing fishfinder preset names  
1. From the main fishfinder screen, press the MENU button.  
2. Select Fishfinder Setup from the list of options.  
3. Select Configure Preset Frequencies from the list of options.  
4. Use the trackpad to select the required preset.  
5. Press the EDIT NAME softkey  
Trip Counter Reset  
Resets the Trip Counter Yes, No  
of the DSM.  
SONAR Interference  
Rejection  
Removes spikes  
caused by other  
fishfinder-equipped  
vessels.  
Auto, Low, Medium,  
High  
6. Use the rotary control and trackpad to change the name  
7. Press OK when complete.  
2nd Echo Interference Adjusts the ping rate  
Off, Low, High  
Rejection  
in small increments,  
according to the 2nd  
echo level. This results  
in better sensitivity of the  
image.  
Transducer and DSM settings  
Selecting the DSM and transducer settings  
From the main fishfinder screen:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Select Fishfinder Setup from the list of options.  
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calibrate the transducer(s) by applying offsets to depth, speed and  
temperature. As these settings are held in the DSM and relate to  
the transducer, they are applied system-wide.  
Menu Item  
Description  
Options  
Ping Rate Limit (per  
second)  
Provides a speed limiter; 5 to 30 pings per second  
it is useful to adjust  
the ping rate to suit  
local conditions. For  
example, the ping rate  
may be too fast when  
there is a hard bottom  
in shallow water. This  
setting reverts to 26  
pings per second when  
the DSM unit is powered  
off.  
(30 default)  
Fishfinder transducer settings  
Menu Item  
Description  
Options  
Select Transducer  
Select the appropriate  
transducer type from  
those displayed.  
• B256/M256  
• B260/M260/SS560  
• R99/R199  
• B258  
• SS270/B264  
• , B164  
Ping Enable  
The sonar ping is  
Disabled, Enabled  
normally enabled. It  
can be disabled. This  
is useful when other  
equipment is being  
tested, or if someone is  
diving beneath the boat.  
This setting reverts to  
Enabled when the DSM  
unit is powered off.  
R209/R299  
Select Speed  
Transducer  
Select the appropriate  
speed transducer from  
those available. This  
option is only available  
if you are not using a  
combined Depth/Speed  
or Depth/Speed/Tem-  
perature transducer.  
• NONE  
• UNKNOWN  
• B120/P120 ST600  
• ST69  
• B120/P120 ST800  
• CS4500  
Fishfinder Transducer Calibration  
Your fishfinder transducer must be calibrated correctly to achieve  
accurate depth readings.  
Frequency Calibration Fine tune the frequency • 200 kHz. Tune from  
of the transducer.  
180 to 220 kHz  
The multifunction display receives the image from a DSM which  
processes sonar signals from a transducer mounted in the water.  
If the transducer is equipped with a speed paddle wheel and  
temperature-sensing thermistor, the DSM calculates speed and  
temperature. To ensure accurate readings, it may be necessary to  
• 50 kHz. Tune from 45  
to 55 kHz  
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Menu Item  
Description  
Options  
Depth Offset  
(waterline)  
Offset represents  
the depth of the  
transducer (relative  
to the waterline).  
—9.9 to +9.9 feet  
Speed Offset  
Offset applied to the  
speed log.  
0 to 100%  
Temperature Offset  
Offset applied to the  
temperature transducer  
value.  
—9.9 to +9.9 °F  
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13.1 Engine monitor overview  
13.2 Displaying the engine monitor  
application  
The engine monitor application enables you to view key engine data  
in your multifunction display.  
1. Hold down the PAGE button until the Select Page Set screen is  
The engine monitor application enables you to view information in  
the form of gauges and digital data, from up to three compatible  
engines. To provide a fast update rate, the engine data is transferred  
from the engine’s serial interface to your multifunction display via  
NMEA2000/SeaTalk2.  
displayed.  
2. Using the trackpad, select a page set that includes the Engine  
Monitoring application.  
3. Press the OK button.  
Note: If none of the page sets include the Engine Monitoring  
application, press the EDIT PAGE SET softkey, then follow the  
on-screen instructions.  
If the default range of data shown by the engine monitor application  
is not suitable, you can change what is displayed.  
Note: For details of compatible engines and related  
software updates, please refer to the Raymarine website at  
www.raymarine.com.  
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13.3 Setting up the engine monitor  
application  
13.4 Changing what the engine monitor  
displays  
In the engine monitor application:  
In the engine monitor application:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the Panel Setup Menu menu item.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Number of Engines menu item,  
then press the trackpad right to select the appropriate value.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the Panel Setup Menu menu item.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the appropriate Configure: menu item.  
A red outline appears around the main screen element in the  
engine monitoring application.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the data element that you want  
to change.  
5. Press the SELECT DATA softkey.  
6. Using the trackpad, select the appropriate data group.  
4. Press the OK button.  
5. Using the trackpad, highlight the Maximum tachometer range  
menu item, then press the trackpad right to select the appropriate  
value.  
6. Press the OK button.  
7. Using the trackpad, highlight the data item that you want, then  
press the trackpad right to select the appropriate option.  
8. Press the OK button.  
The engine monitoring display will be updated to show the data  
that you specified.  
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13.5 Silencing engine monitor alarms  
In the engine monitor application:  
1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE softkey.  
Note: When engine monitoring is active, all other system alarms  
are still raised when appropriate.  
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Chapter 14: Using the data application  
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14.1 Data application overview  
14.2 Pre-configured data in the data  
application  
The data application displays system and instrument data on your  
multifunction display.  
By default, the data application displays a pre-configured range of  
system and instrument data in a number of data ’panels’. Each  
panel consists of a number of ’cells’, each containing a different  
item of data.  
The data application enables you to view numeric data generated  
by the system. It also shows data from instruments connected to  
your multifunction display using the NMEA or SeaTalk protocols.  
Note: Panel selection is a local setting, and therefore only affects  
the individual display that you are currently using. It does not  
affect any networked displays.  
List of pre-configured data panels  
A range of pre-configured panels show commonly used data.  
The following table shows the data displayed by each type of panel.  
Each data item listed in the table below represents a ’cell’.  
Note: Panel selection is a local setting, and therefore only affects  
the individual display that you are currently using. It does not  
affect any networked displays.  
In the following table, Y=YES, N=NO.  
Way-  
point  
tion panel panel  
Fish-  
Route ing  
Sail-  
ing  
panel  
Naviga-  
Data  
panel  
panel  
Vessel  
Position  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
N
N
N
Active  
Waypoint  
Y
N
Y
N
TTG  
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i. Press and hold the PAGE button until the Select Page Set  
Way-  
point  
Fish-  
Route ing  
Sail-  
ing  
dialog is displayed.  
Naviga-  
tion panel panel  
Data  
panel  
panel  
panel  
ii. Using the trackpad, select a page set that includes the Data  
Application, and press the OK button.  
iii. If the Data Application is not listed, press the EDIT PAGE  
VMG —  
Waypoint  
Y
N
N
N
Y
SET softkey, and follow the on-screen instructions.  
Depth  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
2. Make the data application the active window:  
i. Press the ACTIVE button until the red rectangle surrounds  
the Data Application window.  
3. Select the required data panel:  
Cog Sog  
Heading  
Speed  
Set/Drift  
XTE  
i. Using the softkeys, select the pre-configured data panel you  
want to configure.  
Trip  
Local Time  
Sea  
Temperature  
Ground Wind  
App Wind  
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
True Wind  
VMG Wind  
Selecting a pre-configured data panel  
1. Select a page set that includes the data application:  
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6. Press the trackpad right to select the relevant data type for that  
particular data.  
14.3 Customizing the data application  
You can customize the data application to show the system and  
instrument data that you require.  
7. Press the OK button.  
In addition to displaying the default, pre-configured data panels in  
the data application, you can also customize the data panels to  
your specific requirements.  
Renaming data panels in the data application  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the data panel that you want to  
rename (for example, ’Navigation’ panel).  
You can customize each data panel by changing:  
• The panel name.  
3. Press the RENAME PANEL softkey.  
4. Press the RENAME PANEL softkey.  
5. Using the trackpad, enter the new name for the data panel.  
6. Press the OK button.  
• The size and number of data panels.  
• The data contained in each data panel. This data can include any  
transducer or internally calculated navigation data that is available  
on NMEA or SeaTalk. Additional data includes a compass rose, a  
distance log, and four resettable trip counters.  
Changing the size of data panels in the data  
application  
• How the data is displayed. You can control whether the data  
is displayed in numerals, digits, gauge, or graphical format, as  
appropriate for each data item.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the data panel that you want to resize  
(for example, ’Navigation’ panel).  
3. Press the MERGE CELLS softkey if you want to merge the  
Selecting customized data in the data  
application  
contents of the cell with an adjacent cell, resulting in a bigger cell.  
In the data application:  
4. Press the SPLIT CELL softkey if you want to split the size of  
the cell in half, and the contents of an adjacent cell to occupy  
the same panel.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the data panel that you want to  
customize (for example, ’Navigation’ panel).  
5. Press the OK button.  
3. Using the trackpad, move the red rectangle until it surrounds  
the cell you want to customize.  
4. Press the SELECT DATA softkey.  
5. Using the trackpad, select the Data Group and Data you want  
to see in the cell you selected.  
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Chapter 15: Using the weather application (North America only)  
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15.1 Weather application overview  
15.2 Weather application setup  
The weather application overlays historical, live, and forecasted  
weather graphics on a world map.  
A number of steps must be completed before you can use the  
weather application for the first time.  
The weather application can only be used in North America and  
its coastal waters.  
• Obtain a Sirius ID number, by contacting Sirius and subscribing to  
a weather and/or audio service package. Before subscribing, you  
must first record your data and/or audio Electronic Serial Number  
(ESN). This number is located on the weather receiver shipping  
carton, or on the back of the weather receiver itself. For more  
information, refer to www.sirius.com.  
The weather application graphics and their associated weather data  
enable you to determine the actual conditions in the vicinity of your  
vessel, or at a particular location.  
Weather forecasts and warnings, detailing both current and  
predicted conditions, are regularly updated in the weather  
application.  
Your multifunction display must be connected to a Raymarine  
SR100 Sirius weather receiver.  
You must be navigating within US coastal waters.  
• The weather application must be added to a page set.  
Note: For types of warnings, watches, and advisories, refer to  
the NOAA website at www.nws.noaa.gov  
You must specify the weather graphics that you want to display on  
the weather map.  
Disclaimer — advisory only  
The weather information is subject to service interruptions  
and may contain errors or inaccuracies and consequently  
should not be relied upon exclusively. You are urged to check  
alternate weather information sources prior to making safety  
related decisions. You acknowledge and agree that you  
shall be solely responsible for use of the information and all  
decisions taken with respect thereto. By using this service,  
you release and waive any claims against Sirius Satellite Radio  
Inc., WSI, Navcast Incorporated, and Raymarine with regard  
to this service.  
Adding the weather application to a page set  
1. Press and hold the PAGE button for three seconds, until the  
Select Page Set window appears.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the page set that you want to add  
the application to.  
3. Press the EDIT PAGE SET softkey to edit the highlighted page  
set.  
4. Press the softkey associated with the application page that you  
want the weather application to use.  
If you do not have the subscription agreement, you may view a copy  
on the internet at www.sirius.com/marineweather  
5. Using the trackpad, select a page layout style.  
6. Press the OK button.  
7. Using the trackpad, highlight the weather application in the list.  
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8. Press the OK button.  
15.3 Weather application display  
overview  
Selecting weather graphics  
The weather application displays a range of graphics to indicate  
weather conditions and forecast information.  
In the weather application:  
The following diagram illustrates the main features of the weather  
application display:  
1. Press the DISPLAY GRAPHICS softkey.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the ON option for each graphic that  
you want displayed on the weather map.  
3. Press the OK button.  
When you move the cursor over the graphics in the display,  
additional information is shown. The type of graphics that appear in  
the display are described in the following sections.  
Weather symbols  
The weather application uses a range of symbols to represent  
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different weather conditions and forecasts.  
Surface pressure symbols  
The weather application uses a range of symbols to represent  
different surface pressure conditions.  
Storm tracks symbols  
The weather application uses a range of symbols to represent  
different types of storm tracks.  
Surface observation station symbols  
The weather application uses a range of symbols to represent  
different types of surface obervation station.  
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different types of wave information.  
Wind speed symbols  
The weather application uses a range of symbols to represent  
different wind speeds.  
Wave information symbols  
The weather application uses a range of symbols to represent  
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Color code  
Intensity in mm per hour  
Transparent (nothing shown at very  
low precipitation)  
0.00 to 0.20 mm/hr  
NOWRad precipitation color codes  
Light green  
Medium green  
Dark green  
Yellow  
0.21 to 1.00 mm/hr  
1.01 to 4.00 mm/hr  
4.01 to 12.00 mm/hr  
12.01 to 24.00 mm/hr  
24.01 to 50.00 mm/hr  
50.01 to 100 mm/hr  
100.01+ mm/hr  
NOWRad displays the type and level of precipitation:  
Color code  
Light green  
Medium green  
Dark Green  
Yellow  
Precipitation type  
Intensity  
Rain  
Rain  
Rain  
Rain  
Rain  
Rain  
Rain  
Snow  
Snow  
Mixed  
Mixed  
(15 to 19 dBz)  
(20 to 29 dBz)  
(30 to 39 dBz)  
(40 to 44 dBz)  
(45 to 49 dBz)  
(50 to 54 dBz)  
(55+ dBz)  
Orange  
Light red  
Dark red  
Orange  
Light red  
Dark red  
Light blue  
Dark blue  
Light pink  
Dark pink  
(5 to 19 dBz)  
(20+ dBz)  
(5 to 19 dBz)  
(20+ dBz)  
Canadian radar precipitation color codes  
Canadian radar shows the intensity of precipitation for Canada.  
Unlike NOWRad, Canadian radar does not show the precipitation  
type.  
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15.5 Weather reports  
You can move around the weather map and place waypoints.  
You can view a number of different weather reports to give you a  
comprehensive view of the weather.  
When you open the weather application, a world map is displayed.  
If the system has a position fix for your boat, the map will be centred  
on your boat. As in the chart application, use the cursor to move  
around the map and view different locations, and the Range control  
to zoom in and out. Use the WPTS MOB button to place waypoints.  
Your multifunction display shows weather reports for:  
• Tropical statements.  
• Marine warnings.  
• Marine zone forecasts.  
• Marine watchbox warnings.  
Re-centering your vessel on the weather map  
Tropical statements  
In the weather application:  
Tropical statements provide information on tropical weather  
conditions. This information may not be available in all areas.  
1. Press the FIND SHIP softkey.  
Marine warnings  
You can display a report for the current marine warnings in the US  
coastal or near shore areas, or for the zone around your cursor  
or vessel.  
Marine zone forecasts  
These forecasts cover:  
• US Coastal Weather Forecasts and Offshore Forecasts and High  
Seas Forecast, or  
• Great Lakes Forecast and Near Shore Forecast, or  
• Canadian Coastal Weather Forecast.  
Marine watchbox warnings  
When a tornado or thunderstorm warning is received within the  
specified range of your vessel (MENU > Weather Setup Menu >  
Marine Watchbox Alerts), the system generates a watchbox alert.  
This alert provides information on the type of warning and validity  
period. The full watchbox report text is also displayed.  
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Displaying weather reports  
15.6 Storm tracking  
In the weather application:  
The storm tracking function enables you to monitor significant  
storms in the area.  
1. Press the WEATHER REPORTS softkey.  
Examples of significant storms include tropical disturbances,  
depressions, storms and cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons, and super  
typhoons.  
2. Press the TROPICAL STATEMENTS, MARINE WARNINGS,  
MARINE ZONE FORECASTS, or MATCHBOX WARNINGS  
softkey, as appropriate.  
The relevant report, warning, or statement is displayed.  
The weather map displays the track that the storm has taken, its  
current and forecasted position, the wind radii (current position  
only), direction, and speed of travel.  
Changing the position of forecasts on the  
weather map  
Storm tracks are highlighted on the weather map in the form of  
symbols, as shown below.  
When you move the cursor over a symbol, additional storm  
information is displayed.  
In the weather application:  
1. Press the WEATHER REPORTS softkey.  
2. Press the FORECAST AT softkey until the CURSOR or SHIP  
option is selected, as appropriate.  
Note: You cannot change the position of TROPICAL  
STATEMENTS or WATCHBOX WARNINGS.  
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15.7 Animated weather graphics  
You can view animated weather graphics to provide an indication  
of changing weather patterns.  
The animated weather option enables you to view an animation  
from the current time for:  
• The forecast for wind, wave, or surface pressure.  
• The weather radar history loop (NOWRad).  
Running a weather animation  
In the weather application:  
1. Press the ANIMATE WEATHER softkey.  
2. Press the ANIMATE TYPE softkey until the F’CAST (forecast) or  
N’RAD (NOWRad) option is selected, as appropriate.  
3. If the F’CAST option is selected, press the FORECAST softkey  
until the WIN (wind), WAV (waves), or PRES (pressure) option is  
selected, as appropriate.  
4. Press the ANIMATE softkey until the ON option is selected.  
5. Press the OK button.  
Note: 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 /panning will cause the animation  
to restart.  
Note: The animation will be switched to OFF, whenever the  
ACTIVE, PAGE, DATA, WPTS MOB, or MENU buttons are  
pressed, or when the animation screen is closed and you return  
to the default weather screen.  
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16.1 Sirius radio overview  
16.2 Displaying the Sirius radio  
application  
You can use your multifunction display to control a connected Sirius  
Satellite Radio receiver.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the Sirius Satellite Radio menu item.  
The Sirius Satellite Radio control dialog is displayed:  
Your multifunction display provides access to basic and advanced  
audio functions on a connected Sirius Satellite Radio receiver.  
The Sirius Satellite Radio service is only available in North America.  
From your multifunction display, you can:  
• Tune to a Sirius radio channel.  
• Browse a Sirius radio channel without tuning to it.  
• Scan for Sirius radio channels (tune to all channels in turn).  
• Set up Sirius radio presets for fast access to commonly used  
channels.  
• Set up a parental lock on a Sirius radio channel.  
• Receive alerts for favorite songs and artists.  
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Scanning Sirius radio channels  
16.3 Sirius radio basic operations  
In the Sirius Satellite Radio control dialog:  
You can tune, scan, and browse Sirius Radio channels using your  
multifunction display  
1. Press the SETUP CHANNELS softkey.  
The basic operations of your Sirius Satellite Radio receiver that can  
be controlled from your multifunction display are:  
2. Using the trackpad, select SCAN CHANNELS.  
3. Press the SCAN ALL/PRE softkey to scan all channels, or only  
preset channels.  
4. Press the SELECT softkey to stop the scan and listen to the  
• Tuning — using the trackpad, you can tune to the previous or next  
channel, and the first channel in the previous or next category.  
active channel.  
• Browsing — allows you to view play data for radio channels  
without actually tuning to them.  
Showing or hiding Sirius radio channels  
• Scanning — automatically tunes to all channels in turn.  
In the Sirius Satellite Radio control dialog:  
Tuning to a Sirius radio channel  
1. Press the SETUP CHANNELS softkey.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the EDIT CHANNEL ACCESS option.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the channel you want to hide.  
4. Press the CHANNEL SHOWN and CHANNEL HIDDEN softkeys  
In the Sirius Satellite Radio control dialog:  
1. Press the trackpad right to tune to the next available channel.  
2. Press the trackpad left to tune to the previous channel.  
to toggle between show and hide.  
3. Press the trackpad up to tune to the first channel in the previous  
category.  
4. Press the trackpad down to tune to the first channel in the next  
category.  
Browsing Sirius radio channels  
In the Sirius Satellite Radio control dialog:  
1. Press the BROWSE softkey.  
The Channel List or Preset List is displayed.  
2. Using the trackpad, scroll through the available channels.  
3. Press the TUNE TO CHANNEL softkey to listen to the selected  
channel.  
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4. Using the trackpad, select the target channel  
16.4 Sirius radio presets  
You can assign up to 18 Sirius Radio channels to presets to make  
it easier to find commonly used channels.  
Deleting a Sirius radio channel from a preset  
Each channel must be assigned to a different preset. You can also  
move channels between presets, and delete existing presets.  
In the Sirius Satellite Radio control dialog:  
1. Press the PRESETS softkey.  
The Preset List is displayed.  
The following screenshot shows the Sirius Radio Preset List:  
2. Using the trackpad, select the preset you want to delete the  
channel from.  
3. Press the DELETE CHANNEL softkey.  
Moving a Sirius radio channel to another preset  
In the Sirius Satellite Radio control dialog:  
1. Press the PRESETS softkey.  
The Preset List is displayed.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the preset that contains the channel  
you want to move.  
3. Press the MOVE TO NEW PRESET softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the preset you want to move the  
channel to.  
5. Press the MOVE TO NEW PRESET softkey.  
Assigning Sirius radio channel presets  
In the Sirius Satellite Radio control dialog:  
1. Press the PRESETS softkey.  
The Preset List is displayed.  
2. Using the trackpad, select an unused preset number from the  
Preset List.  
3. Press the ASSIGN NEW CHANNEL softkey.  
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2. Press the ALERTS ON/OFF softkey repeatedly until the ON  
16.5 Favorite Sirius radio song alerts  
option is selected.  
The favorites feature alerts you when a favorite song or artist is  
playing on any Sirius Radio channel.  
3. Press the ADD SONG or ADD ARTIST softkey, as appropriate.  
When favorite alerts are enabled and a favorite song or artist is  
played on any channel, an alert is displayed and an alarm sounds.  
You can define up to 10 favorite songs or artists.  
The following screenshot shows an example of a Sirius radio song  
alert:  
Setting up Sirius radio favorite alerts  
In the Sirius Satellite Radio control dialog when your favorite song  
or artist is playing:  
1. Press the ALERTS softkey.  
The Edit Alerts dialog is displayed.  
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Blocking a Sirius radio channel  
16.6 Sirius radio parental locking  
In the Sirius Satellite Radio control dialog:  
You can block certain Sirius Radio channels to prevent unauthorised  
access.  
1. Press the SETUP CHANNELS softkey.  
When you enable the “Parental Locking” function, you can assign a  
password to a channel to restrict access to it.  
2. Press the EDIT CHANNEL ACCESS softkey.  
The Channel List is displayed.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the channel you want to block access  
to.  
Subsequently, it will not be possible to listen to the channel unless  
the correct password is entered first.  
4. Press the CHANNEL ENABLED/LOCKED softkey repeatedly  
until the LOCKED option is selected.  
5. Repeat Steps 3 to 4 for each channel you want to block.  
6. Press the CLEAR softkey.  
Setting up Sirius radio parental locking  
In the Sirius Satellite Radio control dialog:  
7. Press the PARENTAL LOCK softkey repeatedly until the ON  
option is selected.  
8. At the prompt, enter your password.  
1. Press the SETUP CHANNELS softkey.  
2. Press the PARENTAL LOCK softkey repeatedly until the ON  
option is selected.  
Blocked channels remain visible in channel lists, but you cannot  
select them with the trackpad, and they are ignored by the scan  
function. Blocked channels are marked as locked by an icon next to  
the channel name.  
The Password Setup dialog is displayed.  
3. Using the trackpad, enter and confirm your password and hint.  
4. Press theOK button.  
Accessing a blocked Sirius radio channel  
Changing the Sirius radio password  
In the Sirius Satellite Radio control dialog:  
In the Sirius Satellite Radio control dialog:  
1. Press the SETUP CHANNELS or BROWSE softkey to find the  
1. Press the SETUP CHANNELS softkey.  
blocked channel.  
2. Press the EDIT CHANNEL ACCESS softkey.  
3. Press the EDIT LOCKOUT PASSWORD softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, enter your old password.  
5. Using the trackpad, enter your new password and password hint.  
6. Press the OK button.  
When you select a blocked channel, you are prompted for your  
password.  
2. Using the trackpad, enter your password.  
3. Press the OK button.  
If you enter an incorrect password more than 3 times, your password  
hint is displayed.  
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17.1 Navtex overview  
17.2 Navtex setup  
The Navtex features enable you to view marine safety information,  
including weather forecasts and marine safety warnings.  
In order to receive Navtex alerts on your multifunction display, you  
must connect a Navtex receiver and configure the NMEA options on  
your multifunction display.  
With a suitable Navtex receiver connected to your multifunction  
display, you can view marine safety information, including weather  
forecasts and marine warnings.  
Before you are able to receive and view Navtex safety messages on  
your multifunction display, you must:  
Major areas of NAVTEX coverage include the Mediterranean Sea,  
The North Sea, coastal areas around Japan, and areas around the  
North American continent.  
• Connect a suitable Navtex receiver to your multifunction display.  
• Specify the appropriate baud rate for the relevant NMEA port on  
your multifunction display (MENU > System Setup > System  
Integration). You must select the Navtex 4800 or Navtex 9600  
option if you want to view the Navtex Message List.  
Incoming Navtex Message Alerts  
Whenever a warning is received by the Navtex receiver, an alert  
is displayed on your multifunction display for any category of  
information that you have set up. The alert contains the message  
details, and can be erased or saved.  
• Select the appropriate category of Navtex message that you want  
to receive alerts for.  
Your multifunction display stores up to 100 messages. Once  
capacity is reached, the oldest messages are automatically deleted  
to allow for new incoming messages.  
Navtex Message Alert Categories  
You can configure your multifunction display to show alerts for a  
range of different categories of information, including warnings,  
reports and services. Examples include navigational warnings, ice  
reports, search and rescue information, metereological warnings,  
and special services.  
These categories are set up using the Navtex Message List.  
Selecting the appropriate categories from the list ensures that you  
only receive warnings and information that are relevant to you.  
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17.3 Viewing and Managing Navtex  
Messages  
2. Press the SORT LIST softkey until the DATE, STN (Station  
Identifier), or CAT (Category) option is selected, as appropriate.  
Selecting Navtex message alert categories  
Viewing a Navtex message  
In the chart or radar application:  
In the chart or radar application:  
1. Display the Navtex Message List:  
1. Display the Navtex Message List:  
i. Using the trackpad, select the NAVTEX MESSAGES menu  
item.  
ii. Press the trackpad right to view the list.  
i. Using the trackpad, select the NAVTEX MESSAGES menu  
item.  
ii. Press the trackpad right to view the list.  
2. Press the SETUP ALERTS softkey.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the category that you want to  
receive alerts for.  
4. Press the trackpad right to select the receive status to ON or  
OFF, as appropriate.  
5. Repeat Steps 4 to 5 for each category you want to receive alerts  
for.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the message in the list that you  
want to view.  
3. Press the trackpad right to switch focus to the message display  
dialog.  
4. Use the trackpad to scroll the message details if required.  
Displaying the Navtex message list  
In the chart or radar application:  
1. Press theMENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, select the NAVTEX MESSAGES menu item.  
3. Press the trackpad right to view the list.  
Sorting the Navtex message list  
In the chart or radar application:  
1. Display the Navtex Message List:  
i. Using the trackpad, select the NAVTEX MESSAGES menu  
item.  
ii. Press the trackpad right to view the list.  
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18.1 Video application overview  
Note: For information on connecting the video source, and  
compatible input configurations, refer to the Installation Guide.  
You can view a video or camera source on your multifunction display.  
The video application enables you to connect a video source directly  
to your multifunction display, and view the image on the screen.  
If required, you can adjust the brightness, contrast, color, and aspect  
ratio of the video.  
The following image shows an example of a camera feed displayed  
in the video application:  
Note: You can only view the video on the multifunction display  
that the video source is directly connected to. You cannot view  
the video on any additional connected displays.  
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18.2 Displaying the video application  
18.3 Changing the video aspect ratio  
1. Press and hold the PAGE button for three seconds, until the  
In the video application:  
Select Page Set window appears.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the page set that you want to add  
the application to.  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the ASPECT RATIO softkey repeatedly until the  
appropriate setting is selected.  
3. Press the OK button.  
3. Press the EDIT PAGE SET softkey to edit the highlighted page  
set.  
4. Press the softkey associated with the application page that you  
want the video application to use.  
5. Using the trackpad, select a page layout style.  
6. Press the OK button.  
7. Using the trackpad, highlight the video application in the list.  
8. Press the OK button.  
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18.4 Adjusting the video picture  
In the video application:  
1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.  
2. Press the CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, or COLOR softkey, as  
appropriate.  
3. Using the trackpad, adjust the level as required.  
4. Press the OK button.  
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Chapter 19: DSC VHF radio integration  
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19.1 Using a DSC VHF radio with your  
display  
You can connect your DSC VHF radio to your multifunction display  
and show distress message information and GPS position data for  
other vessels.  
Connecting a DSC VHF radio to your multifunction display provides  
the following additional functionality:  
• Distress Messages — when your DSC VHF radio receives a  
DSC message or alarm from another DSC VHF radio-equipped  
vessel, the vessel identification (MMSI), GPS position, and time  
of distress message is displayed on your multifunction display.  
You can use the softkeys on your multifunction display to clear the  
message, place a waypoint on the chart at the GPS position of  
the distressed vessel, or immediately start navigating (GOTO) to  
the GPS position.  
• Position Data — the “Position Request” button on your DSC VHF  
radio enables you to send and receive GPS position data to and  
from other vessels equipped with a DSC VHF radio.  
For information on installing and operating your DSC VHF radio,  
refer to the handbook that accompanies the radio.  
The following image shows an example of a distress message  
displayed on a multifunction display:  
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19.2 Enabling DSC VHF radio integration  
To configure your multifunction display to show messages from your  
DSC VHF radio:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the System Setup menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the System Integration menu  
item, then press the trackpad right to select it.  
4. Using the trackpad, highlight the DSC Message menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select the ON option.  
5. Press the OK button.  
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20.1 Customizing page sets on page 208  
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8. If you have chosen a page layout featuring multiple applications,  
press the ACTIVE button to toggle between the windows (the  
currently selected window is highlighted in red) .  
20.1 Customizing page sets  
You can change the applications that are available in each page set  
to give you quick access to commonly-used functions.  
9. Press the OK button to select the highlighted application for  
that page.  
Your multifunction display features five different page sets, each one  
featuring a different combination of applications. Your multifunction  
display features a default collection of page sets, each providing a  
different combination of applications. These default page sets can  
be customized to suit different activities and needs. For example,  
you could set up a page set that features the chart application  
on one page, the radar application on a second page, and the  
fishfinder on a third page. You could then quickly swap between the  
applications using the PAGE button on your multifunction display.  
Renaming a page set  
1. Press and hold the PAGE button until the Select Page Set dialog  
is displayed.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the page set that you want to  
rename.  
3. Press the RENAME PAGE SET softkey.  
4. Using the trackpad, enter the new name for the page set.  
5. Press the OK button.  
Additionally, you can also set up pages that feature multiple  
windows. For example, you could set up a page containing two  
windows, each displaying a chart application — one window  
featuring a large-scale view, and the other window featuring a more  
detailed view of your immediate surroundings.  
Selecting applications for a page set  
1. Press and hold the PAGE button for three seconds, until the  
Select Page Set window appears.  
2. Using the rotary encoder or trackpad, highlight the page set that  
you want to customize.  
3. Press the EDIT PAGE SET softkey to edit the highlighted page  
set.  
4. Press the softkey associated with the page set you wish to edit.  
5. Using the rotary encoder or trackpad, highlight the page layout  
style that you want for the page set.  
6. Press the OK button.  
7. Using the rotary encoder or trackpad, highlight the application  
that you want to use for that page.  
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ii. Using the trackpad, select the data group that contains the  
type of data you want to add.  
20.2 Customizing the databar  
iii. Press the trackpad right to select a data element from the  
data group.  
iv. Press the trackpad right to select an appropriate data type  
for the data.  
Moving the databar  
1. Press the DATA button.  
2. Press and hold the DATABAR softkey until the Database Setup  
v. Press the OK button.  
3. To move data in the databar:  
Menu dialog is displayed.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the Position menu item.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the Top or Side option, as appropriate.  
5. Press the OK button.  
i. Using the trackpad, move the red rectangle in the databar  
until it surrounds the item of data that you want to move.  
ii. Press the MOVE DATA softkey until it is highlighted.  
iii. Using the trackpad, move the item of data to the desired  
position in the databar.  
iv. Press the OK button.  
Resizing the databar  
4. To remove a data item from the databar:  
1. Press the DATA button.  
2. Press and hold the DATABAR softkey until the Database Setup  
Menu dialog is displayed.  
3. Using the trackpad, select the Databar Size menu item.  
4. Using the trackpad, select the Normal or Large option, as  
appropriate.  
i. Using the trackpad, move the red rectangle in the databar  
until it surrounds the item of data that you want to remove.  
ii. Press the REMOVE DATA softkey until it is highlighted.  
iii. Press the OK button.  
5. Press the OK button.  
Changing the data displayed in the databar  
1. Select the Databar Setup Menu:  
i. Press the DATA button.  
ii. Press and hold the DATABAR softkey until the Database  
Setup Menu dialog is displayed.  
iii. Using the trackpad, select the Configure menu item.  
2. To add data to the databar:  
i. Press the ADD DATA softkey.  
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21.1 Servicing and safety  
21.2 Routine equipment checks  
Your Raymarine product must be serviced by authorized personnel  
to ensure effective and safe performance.  
Raymarine strongly recommends that you complete a number of  
routine checks to ensure the correct and reliable operation of your  
equipment.  
• Raymarine equipment must be serviced only by authorized  
Raymarine service technicians. They will ensure that service  
procedures and any replacement parts used will not affect  
performance. There are no user serviceable parts in any  
Raymarine product.  
Complete the following checks on a regular basis:  
• Examine all cables for signs of damage or wear and tear.  
• Check that all cables are securely connected.  
• Some products generate high voltages, so never handle the  
cables or connectors when power is being supplied to the  
equipment.  
• When powered on, all electrical equipment produces  
electromagnetic fields. These fields can cause adjacent pieces of  
electrical equipment to interact with one another, with an adverse  
effect on operation. In order to minimize these effects and enable  
you to get the best possible performance from your Raymarine  
equipment, guidelines are given in the installations manual.  
These guidelines enable you to ensure minimum interaction  
between different items of equipment, and achieve optimum  
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).  
• Always report any EMC-related problem to your nearest  
Raymarine dealer. We use such information to improve our  
quality standards.  
• In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the  
equipment from being affected by external influences. Generally  
this will not damage the display, but it can lead to spurious  
re-setting action, or momentarily may result in faulty operation.  
• At the end of the useful working life of this product, it should  
disposed of in accordance with local regulations.  
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21.3 Cleaning  
21.4 Cleaning the display case  
Best cleaning practices.  
The display unit is a sealed unit and does not require regular  
cleaning. If it is necessary to clean the unit, follow this basic  
procedure:  
When cleaning this product:  
• Do NOT wipe the display screen with a dry cloth, as this  
could scratch the screen coating.  
1. Switch off the power to the display.  
2. Wipe the display with a clean, soft cloth (a microfibre cloth is  
ideal).  
3. If necessary, use isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or a mild detergent to  
remove grease marks.  
• Do NOT use abrasive, or acid or ammonia based products.  
• Do NOT use a jet wash.  
Note: Do NOT use IPA or any other solvent or detergent on the  
screen itself.  
Note: In certain conditions, condensation may appear inside the  
display screen. This will not harm the unit, and can be cleared by  
powering on the display for a short time.  
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21.5 Cleaning the display screen  
21.6 Resetting your display  
A coating is applied to the display screen. This makes it water  
repellent, and prevents glare. To avoid damaging this coating, follow  
this procedure:  
Your display may be reset to its factory default settings if required.  
Your multifunction display may be restored to its factory default  
settings.  
1. Switch off the power to the display.  
2. Rinse the screen with fresh water to remove all dirt particles  
and salt deposits.  
There are two types of reset operation:  
• Settings reset.  
3. Allow the screen to dry naturally.  
• Settings and data reset.  
4. If any smears remain, very gently wipe the screen with a clean  
microfibre cleaning cloth (available from an opticians).  
Settings reset  
This option resets your setup menus, page sets, and databar  
settings to factory default. It will NOT affect your waypoints, routes,  
or tracks data.  
Settings and data reset  
In addition to the settings reset detailed above, performing a settings  
and data reset will also remove ALL waypoints, routes, and tracks  
data.  
Performing a settings reset  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the System Setup menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Settings Reset menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
4. If you have password-protected your waypoints, enter your  
waypoint password and press the OK button.  
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5. Select the YES option to perform the reset, or select the NO  
option to abort.  
Performing a settings and data reset  
Performing a settings and data reset erases ALL waypoints,  
routes, and track data from your multifunction display.  
BEFORE proceeding with a settings and data reset, ensure  
that you backup any data that you want to keep on to a  
CompactFlash card.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Using the trackpad, highlight the System Setup menu item, then  
press the trackpad right to select it.  
3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Settings and Data Reset menu  
item, then press the trackpad right to select it.  
4. If you have password-protected your waypoints, enter your  
waypoint password and press the OK button.  
5. Select the YES option to perform the reset, or select the NO  
option to abort.  
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22.3 Navionics support on page 219  
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22.1 Raymarine technical support  
22.2 Sirius support  
Web support  
Sirius marine weather  
Please visit the customer support area of our website at:  
www.raymarine.com  
www.sirius.com/marineweather  
Sirius audio  
This contains Frequently Asked Questions, servicing information,  
e-mail access to the Raymarine Technical Support Department and  
details of worldwide Raymarine agents.  
www.sirius.com  
Telephone support  
In the USA call:  
+1 603 881 5200 extension 2444  
In the UK, Europe, the Middle East, or Far East call:  
+44 (0)23 9271 4713  
Product information  
If you need to request service, please have the following information  
to hand:  
• Product name.  
• Product identity.  
• Serial number.  
• Software application version.  
You can obtain this product information using the menus within your  
product.  
Viewing product information  
1. Open the system Setup menu.  
2. Select System Diagnostics.  
3. Select Software Services.  
4. Select the Software Services menu:  
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Navionics website  
www.navionics.com  
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