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There are 2 VHF RADIOS. The first is located at the lower helm. There is a second VHF RADIO
located at the upper helm in lower cabinet. Always monitor channel 16 while underway.
Depth Sounder
There are 2 DEPTH SOUNDERS, one at the lower helm and the other on the Garmin Plotter at the upper
helm. To activate the upper DEPTH SOUNDER, turn on the Garmin. The sounder should provide
reliable readings in shallower waters. If in doubt, switch it off, then turn it back on to reset sounder. If
your reading is blinking, it is a FALSE reading. False readings can occur in depths of more than 200 feet
or in areas of strong currents or tides.
A second DEPTH SOUNDER is located at the lower helm. It can be used by turning on the GPS switch
at the lower helm.
Radar
To operate the Furuno RADAR, press and hold the POWER button to turn the radar on and then follow
the prompts. To turn off, press and hold POWER button about 3 seconds. Remember you are not allowed
to travel in FOG or in serious wind conditions. Also, with severely limited visibility from the lower helm,
operating the vessel from this station is strongly discouraged.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
The Garmin GPS is on the upper helm. Ascertain that your breaker is on and then press the ‘on/off’
button to activate. It works by choosing the desired function from the menu. Press the ‘menu’ button to
scroll through functions. Refer to the manual normally found in the aft salon lower drawer.
Note
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GPS is considered a navigation aid. Do not rely on it. Compasses, charts, and dividers are the
tools to plot position, course, and speed.
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
AM/FM Stereo Radio
The Sony brand DVD unit is located above the lower helm. It operates like a normal automotive unit. There are
speakers in the salon and on the bridge.
The FADER controls the distribution of the salon and bridge
speakers. The BALANCE controls the sound distribution in the left and right speakers.
CD Changer
The Sony CD changer unit is located above the lower helm. The CD changer control panel is on the unit.
To activate the control panel, push the play button.
TV/VCR
A TV/VCR is above the lower helm. To use, lower the screen above the lower helm and use DVD or
VHS as normal.
