Simrad NSO, Operation Manual

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3 Using the simulator
Simulator mode
The simulation feature main data sources, so you can see how the unit works without
being connected to echosounder, radar, GPS etc.
You can use the simulator to help you become familiar with your unit before using it out
on the water.
When the simulator is toggled on this is indicated in the lower part of
the display.
Demonstration mode
In this mode the unit automatically runs through the main features of the product; it
changes pages automatically, adjusts settings, opens menus etc.
If you press a key when demo mode is running, the demonstration will pause. After a
time-out period, demo mode will resume again.
You can select which data files to be used by the
simulator.
A set of source files is included in your system, and
you can import files by using an SD card inserted
into the unit’s card reader. Refer to
Pages section.
You can also use your own recorded echosounder
files in the simulator.
For how to record echosounder files, refer to the
Using the echosounder section.
Advanced simulator settings
The advanced simulator settings allow you to define how to run the simulator. When the
settings are saved these will be used as default when starting the simulator mode.
GPS source
Selects where the GPS data is generated from.
Speed, Course and Route
Used for manually enter values when GPS source
is set to
Simulated course or Simulated route .
Otherwise, GPS data including speed and course
comes from the selected echosounder or radar files.
Set start position
Moves the vessel to current cursor position.
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