Raymarine e7, Installation Instructions Manual

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5.4 Radar check
Warning: Radar scanner safety
Before rotating the radar scanner, ensure all personnel
are clear.
Warning: Radar transmission safety
The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy.
Ensure all personnel are clear of the scanner when
the radar is transmitting.
Checking the radar
1. Select the Radar application.
The Radar scanner will now initialize in standby mode. This
process will take approximately 70 seconds.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select Power .
4. Select the On option.
5. Select Radar .
6. Select the Transmit option.
The radar scanner should now be transmitting and receiving.
7. Check that the radar screen is operating correctly.
Typical HD digital radar screen
Note: The example above is representative of the enhanced
output provided by a HD digital radar scanner.
Points to check:
• Radar sweep with echo responses are shown on screen.
• Radar status icon rotating in top right hand corner.
Check and adjust bearing alignment
Bearing alignment
The radar bearing alignment ensures that radar objects appear at
the correct bearing relative to your boat’s bow. You should check
the bearing alignment for any new installation.
System checks
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