Furuno GP-1870F, Operator'S Manual

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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
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1.3 How to Turn the Power On or Off
To turn the power ON , press approx two seconds. Release when the FURUNO
logo appears. It takes approx. 25-30 seconds to start the system, in the sequence
shown below.
1) If some data is missing or is out of date, a message states the missing component.
Contact your dealer for details.
2) If a C-MAP by Jeppesen 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.
3) The unit beeps and shows the “Warnings - Limitations on Use” screen. Read the
information then push the RotoKey
TM
to start operation.
To turn the power OFF, press until the message “Shutting down, please wait...”
appears.
1.4 How to Adjust the Display Brilliance
You can adjust the display brilliance as follows:
1. Press the key to show the [Backlight Brill]
adjustment window.
2. Press the same key again to adjust the brilliance
cyclically. The window shows the current level
with analog and digital displays. The brilliance
can also be adjusted with the
RotoKey
TM
. Ro-
tate 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 boat. • Controls alarm functions.
• Measures distances and bearings. • Follows routes.
• Marks man overboard (MOB) position.