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/50 MKII Radar operation
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Use cursor to move around in the control panel
ENT
Confirm changes by pressing
[ENT] (
or
[MENU] )
There is no regret or “exit without making any change”-key from the
control panel. As soon as the keys are pressed to change a function, the
actual change is immediately carried out.
Orientation can be either:
HU
,
NU
or
TM
HU
(
H
ead-
U
p in relative motion): The heading line always appears on
the display at 0 degrees as the antenna passes the bow of the vessel.
Targets appearing on the display are relative to your own ship’s posi-
tion and heading. Most people will operate the radar in Head-up mode,
as it allows for the easiest interpretation of the situation around your
boat.
NU
(
N
orth-
U
p in true motion): In this mode, targets are displayed at
their measured distances in true direction from your boat. North being
at the top of the display. In the NU mode, you must be interfaced with
an electronic compass for proper operation.
Receiving the alarm: “Heading missing” the system will change to
Head-Up in relative motion.
TM
(
T
rue
M
otion): Targets are displayed at their measured distances
in true direction from your boat. Own ship moves past land, buoys and
fixed objects. In the TM mode, you must be interfaced with an
electronic compass for proper operation.
Receiving the alarm: “Heading missing” the system will change to
Head-Up in relative motion.
2
.
0nm
in this example, indicates the displayed range in the radar
picture.
Power off
use the +/- keys to toggle between: Power off, X-MIT and
Standby.
TI
is the
T
uning
I
ndicator, which provides an indication of the signal
strength.
