Furuno GP-1670, Operator'S Manual

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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
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1.3 How to Turn the Power On and Off
Press to turn the power ON. To turn the power OFF, press and hold the same key
until the screen goes dark. The display shows the number of seconds remaining until
the power is turned off.
When you turn on the power, the following sequence occurs:
1) The splash screen appears together with a progress bar. It takes approx. 50 sec-
onds to start the system.
2) If some data is missing or is out of date, a message states the missing component.
Contact your dealer for details.
3) If a C-MAP chart card is inserted, chart information is checked to see if it is up to
date. If the chart is not up to date, the message "The chart data is out of data, and
may be unsafe for navigation, which could place you and others at risk..." If this
message appears contact your dealer to get up-to-date charts.
4) The unit beeps and the shows the “Warnings - Limitations on Use” screen. Read
the information then push the RotoKey
TM
to start operation.
1.4 How to Adjust the Display Brilliance
You can adjust the display brilliance as follows:
1. Press the key to show the Brilliance adjust-
ment window.
2. Press the same key again to adjust the bril-
liance cyclically. The slider bar shows the cur-
rent setting.
The brilliance can also be adjusted with the
Ro-
toKey
TM
. Rotate the key clockwise to increase the brilliance, or counterclockwise
to decrease the brilliance.
3. Press the ESC/MENU key to close the window.
1.5 2D Plotter Displays
The plotter provides a small world map. More detailed charts for your area are option-
ally available. The plotter section has functions to enter waypoints, and create and
plan routes.
The plotter receives position information from the internal GPS receiver. Your position
is marked on the screen with the own ship icon. You can change the shape of the icon
from the menu. Waypoints and routes you have entered are shown on the display. You
can move, delete and edit the waypoints and routes from a context-sensitive menu or
through the menu.
The plotter display also
• Plots the track of your vessel.
• Measures distances and bearings.
• Marks man overboard (MOB) position. • Controls alarm functions.
• Follows routes.