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Raymarine C140w User Reference Handbook

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  • Page 3 Trademarks and registered trademarks Autohelm, HSB, RayTech Navigator, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk and Sportpilot are UK registered trademarks of Raymarine UK Limited. Pathfinder and Raymarine are UK registered trademarks of Raymarine Holdings Limited. 45STV, 60STV, AST, Autoadapt, Auto GST, AutoSeastate, AutoTrim, Bidata, G Series, HDFI, LifeTag, Marine Intelligence, Maxiview, On Board, Raychart, Raynav, Raypilot, RayTalk, Raystar, ST40, ST60+, Seaclutter, Smart Route, Tridata, UniControl and Waypoint Navigation are trademarks of Raymarine UK Limited.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Important Information... 9 Safety notices...9 TFT LCD Displays ... 10 Water ingress ... 10 Disclaimers ... 10 CompactFlash cards ... 11 EMC conformance ... 11 Suppression ferrites ... 11 Connections to other equipment ... 11 Declaration of conformity... 11 Product disposal ...
  • Page 6 6.4 What the chart displays ... 51 6.5 Chart cards... 52 6.6 Chart datum... 52 6.7 Chart setup... 53 6.8 Moving around the chart ... 59 6.9 Chart presentation... 60 6.10 Locating your vessel on the chart display ... 72 6.11 Waypoints ...
  • Page 7 10.10 AIS options ... 141 10.11 AIS alarms ... 142 10.12 Buddy tracking ... 142 Chapter 11 Using the Course Deviation Indicator ... 145 11.1 Course Deviation Indicator overview ... 146 11.2 Selecting the CDI application... 146 11.3 Using the CDI Application ... 147 Chapter 12 Using the fishfinder ...
  • Page 8 21.4 Cleaning the display case ... 213 21.5 Cleaning the display screen ... 214 21.6 Resetting your display ... 214 Chapter 22 Technical support ... 217 22.1 Raymarine technical support ... 218 22.2 Sirius support... 218 C-Series Widescreen user reference...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Important Information

    Warning: Product installation This equipment must be installed in accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury, and/or damage to the vessel. Important Information Warning: High voltages This product contains high voltages.

  • Page 10: Tft Lcd Displays

    It is the user’s responsibility to use official government charts, notices to mariners, caution and proper navigational skill when operating this or any other Raymarine product. This product supports electronic charts provided by third party data suppliers which may be embedded or stored on memory card. Use of such charts is subject to the supplier’s End-User Licence Agreement...

  • Page 11: Compactflash Cards

    Raymarine does not warrant that this product is error-free or that it is compatible with products manufactured by any person or entity other than Raymarine. This product uses digital chart data, and electronic information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) which may contain errors.

  • Page 12: Product Disposal

    Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some Raymarine products, we support its policy and ask you to be aware of how to dispose of this product. Warranty registration...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Handbook Information

    Chapter 2: Handbook information Chapter contents • 2.1 User reference handbook information on page 14 • 2.2 About this manual on page 14 Handbook information...

  • Page 14: User Reference Handbook Information

    Widescreen range of multifunction displays. The handbook is for use with the following models: • C90W Widescreen Multifunction Display • C120W Widescreen Multifunction Display • C140W Widescreen Multifunction Display C-Series handbooks The C-Series Widescreen Multifunction Display has the following handbooks available.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Getting Started

    Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter contents • 3.1 Multifunction display system integration on page 16 • 3.2 Powering the display on/off on page 18 • 3.3 Controls on page 19 • 3.4 Using buttons and softkeys on page 20 • 3.5 Using the cursor on page 20 •...

  • Page 16: Multifunction Display System Integration

    3.1 Multifunction display system integration You can connect a number of external devices to your multifunction display, providing additional features and functions. The following diagram illustrates the various external devices that can be connected to your multifunction display: Your multifunction display uses a number of protocols to transfer data between the various devices in your networked system.
  • Page 17 Navtex Receiver Fast Heading Sensor Fast Heading Sensor GPS — external Raystar125 GPS or third-party external GPS receiver Instruments All current Raymarine instruments Autopilot — Raymarine All current Raymarine autopilots Autopilot — third party Third-party autopilots VHF radio Raymarine DSC VHF...

  • Page 18: Powering The Display On/Off

    3.2 Powering the display on/off Powering the display on 1. Press and hold the POWER button until the Raymarine logo appears. 2. Press OK to acknowledge the warning window. Powering the Display Off 1. Press and hold the POWER button until the countdown reaches zero.

  • Page 19: Controls

    3.3 Controls Getting started...

  • Page 20: Using Buttons And Softkeys

    3.4 Using buttons and softkeys The following diagram shows you how to select functions using the buttons and softkeys: Note: To disable the audible "beep" that you hear when a button or softkey is pressed, go to Menu > Display Setup > Key Beep. 3.5 Using the cursor In the Chart and Radar applications, the cursor is used to move around the screen:...

  • Page 21: Navigating Pages And Menus

    Label Feature Floating EBL/VRM Guard zone Heading vector MARPA MARPA target Man Over Board marker Vessel’s position Route leg Ship’s Heading Marker TIDE Tide indicator VRM/EBL VRM and EBL, 1 or 2 WIND Wind indicator Waypoint Getting started 3.6 Navigating pages and menus Application Radar Displaying applications...
  • Page 22 4. Press the PAGE button repeatedly to toggle between the available application pages in the page set. Alternatively, use the appropriate softkey to select the relevant application page. Selecting an application window 1. When more than one application is displayed at any one time, the active application window is highlighted with a red border: 2.

  • Page 23: Screen Information

    Screen information Getting started...

  • Page 24: Using Menus

    Editing dialog box information 1. In the dialog box, use the rotary control to select the field you want to edit. 2. Press the EDIT... softkey. 3. Use the trackpad and rotary control to edit the information in the field. 4.

  • Page 25: Initial Setup

    Status icon Description The scanner icon indicates the current status of your radar scanner: • Icon rotates: the scanner is transmitting (TRANSMIT/TX mode). • Icon static: the scanner is powered on but is not currently transmitting (STANDBY mode). • Icon greyed-out: this indicates that the scanner is currently powered off (OFF mode).

  • Page 26: System Setup Menu

    3. To switch the color palatte between Day (very bright) and Night (dark) modes, press the PALETTE softkey and select the DAY or NIGHT option. GPS receiver selection You must configure your multifunction display to use either the internal GPS receiver, or an externally-connected GPS receiver. Your multifunction display has a built-in (internal) GPS receiver.
  • Page 27 Menu item Description TD Setup When the Position Mode (see above) is set to TDs, you can specify the chain identifier, slave, and ASF values. Simulator Enables or disables simulator mode, which allows you to practice operating your multifunction display without data from a GPS antenna, fishfinder (DSM sonar), or any...
  • Page 28 Menu item Description Manual Variation When the Variation Source menu item is set to Manual (see above), you use the Manual Variation setting to specify the compensation value that you want to use. This value is also transmitted to any other connected SeaTalk instruments.
  • Page 29 Menu item Description Date/Time Setup These options enable you to customize the date and time format to your requirements. You can also specify a local time offset from Universal Time Constant (UTC), to compensate for any time zone difference. Units Setup Enables you to specify the units used for the following key...
  • Page 30 Menu item Description autopilot. If set to Disabled, you will not be able to control the autopilot from your multifunction display, and all functions must be controlled from the pilot control head itself. • DSC Message — If set to ON, details of distress DSC messages from a connected DSC VHF...
  • Page 31 Menu item Description • SeaTalk2 Keyboard — Set to ONE or ALL if you have a SeaTalk2 keyboard connected. Otherwise, set to OFF. • NMEA Output Setup — allows you to enable or disable the individual NMEA output “sentences” for each NMEA port.
  • Page 32 C-Series Widescreen user reference...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Managing Display Data

    Chapter 4: Managing display data Chapter contents • 4.1 CompactFlash cards overview on page 34 • 4.2 Writing and retrieving data on page 36 • 4.3 Transferring data using a PC on page 37 • 4.4 Operating a networked display on page 37 Managing display data...

  • Page 34: Compactflash Cards Overview

    4.1 CompactFlash cards overview CompactFlash cards enable you to use additional cartographic information , and save and archive data. Their uses include: • Detailed cartographic information: Obtain detailed cartographic information of the area that you navigate using Navionics® chart cards. To check the current availability of Navionics chart card types, please visit www.navionics.com amount of cartographic detail shown varies for different areas...

  • Page 35: Removing A Compactflash Card

    Caution: Ensure chart card door is securely closed To prevent water ingress and consequent damage to the display, ensure that the chart card door is firmly closed. This can be confirmed by an audible click. Removing a CompactFlash Card 1. If the multifunction display is powered on, press the MENU button.

  • Page 36: Writing And Retrieving Data

    PC, SeaTalk and NMEA instruments. Saving data to a CompactFlash card Note: Raymarine strongly recommends that you save data to a separate CompactFlash card, and not to a Navionics card containing cartography.

  • Page 37: Transferring Data Using A Pc

    4.3 Transferring data using a PC You can transfer waypoints or routes to and from your display and a PC or instrument, using NMEA. With the RayTech V6.0 (or later) software you can transfer waypoints and routes via a CompactFlash memory card. Such transfers require that the PC is connected to the display’s NMEA port via a serial data cable.
  • Page 38 Designating a Data Master Display To ensure that the latest system data — such as databases of waypoints, routes and tracks — is available at all multifunction displays, one of the displays must be designated as the “data master”. All system data is managed by the data master. The display that has been designated as the data master should always be powered-on —...

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Using Waypoints

    Chapter 5: Using waypoints Chapter contents • 5.1 Waypoints on page 40 • 5.2 How waypoints are shown in different applications on page 41 • 5.3 Waypoint placement on page 42 • 5.4 Displaying the waypoint list on page 42 •...

  • Page 40: Waypoints

    5.1 Waypoints A waypoint is a position marked on a chart, radar or fishfinder window to indicate a site (for fishing, diving etc.) or as a place to navigate to. By default, all waypoints are indicated on screen by a waypoint symbol (x).

  • Page 41: How Waypoints Are Shown In Different Applications

    5.2 How waypoints are shown in different applications In the chart and radar applications, a waypoint is represented when it is both active (displayed in a box) and inactive (no box), as shown in the following diagram: Waypoints in the CDI and 3D chart applications In the CDI application, a waypoint is represented only when it is active (displayed in a box): Using waypoints...

  • Page 42: Waypoint Placement

    5.3 Waypoint placement Placing a waypoint at the cursor position 1. Press the WPTS MOB button. 2. Move the cursor to the position on the chart where you want the waypoint. 3. Press the WAYPOINT AT CURSOR softkey. 4. Press OK or wait 4 seconds. Placing a waypoint at your vessel’s position 1.

  • Page 43: Waypoint Navigation

    5.5 Waypoint navigation Navigating to a waypoint using the WPTS MOB button 1. Press the WPTS/MOB button. 2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS softkey. 3. Select the required waypoint from the list. 4. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT softkey. Navigating to an existing waypoint selected on screen In the chart application: 1.

  • Page 44: Editing A Waypoint

    5.6 Editing a waypoint Once a waypoint has been placed it can be edited in a variety of ways. You can: • Change the waypoint details - name, symbol, group or add a comment. • Move a waypoint. • Erase a waypoint. •...

  • Page 45: Erasing Waypoints

    Note: To abandon a move waypoint operation, press CANCEL. Erasing waypoints Erasing a Waypoint Using the Cursor In the chart or radar application: 1. Using the trackpad, position the cursor over the waypoint you want to erase. The softkeys change to provide waypoint-related functions. 2.

  • Page 46: Waypoint Groups

    5.7 Waypoint groups Provided that you have not changed the default group, all waypoints are automatically placed in the default “My Waypoints” group when they are created. In order to make your waypoints easier to manage, you can organize them into groups of your choice. When fishing, for example, you may only wish to see the waypoints that indicate good fishing sites.

  • Page 47: Password Protecting Your Waypoints

    Password Setup sub-menu, regardless of the whether Password Protection is set to ON or OFF. Note: Raymarine strongly recommends that you backup your waypoint data BEFORE password protecting your waypoints. This is so that, in the event that you forget your password, you can easily restore your waypoints.
  • Page 48 • Goto an existing waypoint. • Follow a route. • View waypoints on screen (even when the SHOW/HIDE status is set to SHOW). • View waypoint names on screen (even when WAYPOINT NAME is set to ON). All other options including GOTO CURSOR are unaffected. Specifying a password for waypoints 1.

  • Page 49: Chapter 6 Using The Chart

    Chapter 6: Using the chart Chapter contents • 6.1 Chart application overview on page 50 • 6.2 Ensure safe navigation on page 50 • 6.3 Using the chart safely on page 51 • 6.4 What the chart displays on page 51 •...

  • Page 50: Chart Application Overview

    It is the user’s responsibility to use official government charts, notices to mariners, caution and proper navigational skill when operating this or any other Raymarine product. C-Series Widescreen user reference...

  • Page 51: Using The Chart Safely

    6.3 Using the chart safely When using your chartplotter you should always check that a route is safe. Zoom in to check for hazards, such as small shoals, that may not be shown on a smaller scale chart. Until you are familiar with interpreting the chart display, you should take every opportunity to compare the displayed objects with visual targets, such as buoys and coastal structures.

  • Page 52: Chart Cards

    Chart Setup menu. When you adjust the datum of your multifunction display, a Raymarine GPS will automatically correlate. If you have an external third party GPS, you will need to correlate this separately.

  • Page 53: Chart Setup

    6.7 Chart setup The set up for your chart and its cartography can be changed from the standard configuration to suit your particular needs. Although you will probably only do this when you first use the chart, you may decide to make subsequent adjustments once you become more familiar with the system.
  • Page 54 Menu item Description Vector Length The distance that your vessel travels in the time period specified for this option, determines the length of the vector lines drawn on the chart display. This affects COG and HDG (heading) vectors. If theInfinite option is selected, the vector will extend to the edge of the chart window.
  • Page 55 Menu item Description Track Interval Determines the interval that will be used for track point creation. The options available depend on the option selected for the Record Vessel Track By menu item, as follows: • Auto — If the Auto option is selected for the Record Vessel Track By menu...
  • Page 56 Menu item Description Chart Offset Allows you to move the position of the chart in order to correct for position errors in the cartography. This adjustment is indicated in the chart application as a distance north/west (+ve) or south/east (-ve) from your vessel position, to a maximum of 1000m.
  • Page 57 Menu item Description Spot Soundings Determines whether a number indicating depth is displayed. • OFF — depth is NOT displayed. • ON — depth is displayed. Areas with depths that Safety Contour are SHALLOWER than this specified value are shaded in a blue color that is darker than areas with depths that are GREATER than this...
  • Page 58 Menu item Description Nav. Marks Symbols Determines which set of navigation mark symbols is used — International, or US. These symbols correspond to paper charts. Light Sectors Determines whether the sector of light cast by a fixed beacon is displayed or not. •...

  • Page 59: Moving Around The Chart

    Menu item Description Business Services When this menu item is set to ON, symbols indicating the location of a business will be shown. Aerial Photo Overlay Determines the area that will be displayed for aerial photo overlay. Roads Determines whether major coastal roads are displayed on the chart: •...

  • Page 60: Chart Presentation

    2. To zoom out further from the picture, press the RANGE OUT control. 3. Press and hold the button to zoom continuously. Panning around the display 1. To pan around the display, press the trackpad in the direction in which you want to pan. 2.

  • Page 61: Chart Orientation

    SYSTEM When a chart application is started, it defaults to SYSTEM chart view view. Any windows set to SYSTEM view will have the same presentation as other system windows for: • Chart mode and orientation. • Chart layers — radar and AIS. •...
  • Page 62 2. Locked heading from an Autopilot. 3. Bearing to waypoint. 4. Instantaneous heading. If heading data becomes unavailable whilst in this mode, a warning message will be shown and the chart uses 0° heading in relative motion. Setting the chart orientation In the chart application: 1.

  • Page 63: Chart Offset

    In the following example the motion mode has been set to Relative, with a vessel offset of 1/3. The vessel is fixed in the offset position and the chart moves accordingly: True Motion (TM) When the motion mode is set to True, the chart is fixed and the vessel moves in true perspective to fixed landmasses on the screen.

  • Page 64: Chart Layers

    6. Press the OK button. Resetting the chart offset value 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Highlight the Chart Setup menu option, and press the right cursor key to select it. 3. Highlight the Chart Offset option, and press the right cursor key to select it.

  • Page 65: Radar Overlay

    5. Press the OK button. Radar overlay You can combine the chart with the radar or MARPA functions to provide target tracking or to help you distinguish between fixed objects and other marine traffic. You can enhance the use of your chart by combining it with the following radar features: •...
  • Page 66 Note: Radar range synchronization is not available when the chart motion mode is set to AUTORANGE. Chart scale and radar range synchronization You can synchronize the radar range in all radar windows with the chart scale. When synchronization is switched on: •...

  • Page 67: Range Rings

    • Display basic or detailed information for each target vessel including safety-critical target data. • Set up a safe zone around your boat. • View AIS alarm and safety related messages. Enabling AIS objects In the chart application: 1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. 2.
  • Page 68 A range of vector graphics can be superimposed on to the chart display. The following vectors can be independently enabled or disabled: • HDG (heading) vector — shows the vessel’s heading, displayed as a line with an open arrow head. It does not take winds or tides into account.
  • Page 69 5. To change the displayed date, use the appropriate softkeys. Displaying details of currents In the chart application: 1. Using the trackpad, position the cursor over the diamond-shaped current symbol. 2. Press the OK button to display information for that current. 3.
  • Page 70 3. Press the Animate softkey. The Tide/Current Animation screen opens with the animation paused. Controlling tide and current animations In the chart application, with a tide animation displayed: 1. To start or stop the animation, press the ANIMATION PLAY/PAUSE softkey. 2.
  • Page 71 1. Select the appropriate port symbol in the chart view. 2. Press the OK button. 3. A list of services associated with the port is displayed. 4. Press theVIEW DETAILS softkey. 5. Use the trackpad to select a service. 6. Press the SHOW ON CHART softkey to center the screen on the selected port, if required.

  • Page 72: Locating Your Vessel On The Chart Display

    3. If the object you have selected has more than one subject area, use the rotary control to highlight and select the required information. Displaying pilot book information In the chart application, when a port symbol is displayed: 1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor over the port symbol. 2.

  • Page 73: Waypoints

    6.11 Waypoints Waypoint navigation Navigating to a waypoint using the cursor In the chart application: 1. Position the cursor over the waypoint you want to navigate to. 2. Press the GO TO WAYPOINT softkey. Navigating to a waypoint using the GOTO option In the chart application: 1.
  • Page 74 1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor to the relevant waypoint. Alternatively, select a waypoint from the Waypoint List. 2. Press the ERASE WAYPOINT softkey. 3. Press the YES softkey to confirm, or NO softkey to cancel. Hiding a waypoint on the chart display In the chart application: 1.

  • Page 75: Routes

    6.12 Routes A route is a series of waypoints used to navigate a course. A route is displayed on screen as a series of waypoints linked by a line. With routes you can: • Build a temporary route that you follow immediately (Quick Route).
  • Page 76 7. To follow the route immediately without saving it for future use (Quick Route), press the FOLLOW (QUICK) ROUTE softkey. 8. To save the route for future use, press the SAVE ROUTE softkey. Note: If you place a waypoint at the wrong position, press the UNDO WAYPOINT softkey.
  • Page 77 On completion, the maximum deviation of the route from the recorded track is displayed and the new route is added to the route list. It can now be displayed, edited and erased etc. in the same way as other routes in the system. Note: If a track break occurs, only the last segment is converted to a route.

  • Page 78: Following A Route

    2. Press the ROUTES softkey. 3. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey. 4. Using the trackpad or rotary control, select the route you want to add a waypoint to. 5. Press the AMEND ROUTE COURSE softkey. 6. To define a new waypoint using the Chart, position the cursor over the appropriate route leg, and then drag it to the new position and press the PLACE WAYPOINT softkey.
  • Page 79 through the waypoint and perpendicular to the route leg), a warning dialog is displayed and an alarm sounds. Once the alarm is acknowledged the next waypoint is selected, the display updates to indicate the next leg of the route, and the system sends the new navigation data to the autopilot.

  • Page 80: Editing A Route

    Note: If the current destination is the last waypoint, the chart advances on to the first waypoint in the route. Resetting Cross Track Error (XTE) While following a route in the chart application: 1. Press the RESTART XTE softkey. Editing a route Once you have created a route, it can be edited in a variety of ways.
  • Page 81 4. Press the OK button. Removing a waypoint from a route In the chart application: 1. Using the trackpad, move the cursor over the waypoint you want to remove. 2. Press the REMOVE WAYPOINT softkey. Reversing a route In the chart application: 1.

  • Page 82: Tracks

    6.13 Tracks You can create and save tracks to keep a permanent record of where you’ve been. A track is an on-screen trail that represents the course you have taken. This trail is made up of a series of track points which are created automatically.

  • Page 83: Erasing A Track

    3. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT TRACKS softkey. Editing a track Once you have created a track, it can be edited in a variety of ways. You can: • Change the name of a track. • Change the color of a track. •...

  • Page 84: Measuring Distances And Bearings

    6.14 Measuring distances and bearings You can use the databar information and the ruler to measure distances in the chart application. You can determine the distance and bearing : • from your boat to the position of the cursor; • between two points on the chart. Positioning the chart ruler In the chart application: 1.

  • Page 85: Chapter 7 Using The 3D Chart

    Chapter 7: Using the 3D chart Chapter contents • 7.1 3D chart overview on page 86 • 7.2 3D chart setup on page 87 • 7.3 3D chart cards on page 88 • 7.4 3D chart display overview on page 88 Using the 3D chart...

  • Page 86: Chart Overview

    7.1 3D chart overview The 3D chart provides a number of features to help you navigate with your vessel. Note: Before you can use the 3D chart applicaton, your multifunction display must be receiving accurate heading and position data from a suitable source (such as a GPS, for example).

  • Page 87: Chart Setup

    7.2 3D chart setup You can configure a number of options to tailor the 3D chart application to your requirements. Ideally, the 3D chart application should be configured before first use. You may also want to make additional adjustments as you become more familiar with the application.

  • Page 88: Chart Cards

    7.3 3D chart cards Before you can use the 3D chart application, you must have chart cards containing the appropriate 3D cartographic data. The 3D chart application relies on appropriate cartographic data stored on CompactFlash chart cards. You must have chart cards containing 3D cartographic data for the geographic area in which you want to navigate your vessel.
  • Page 89 Active Motion mode This is the default mode when you open the 3D chart application, provided that there is a valid fix. The screen shows an aerial view of the 3D chart as if you are above your boat, slightly behind it and looking forward (virtual eye point).
  • Page 90 11. Press the OK button. 3D chart depth scale The depth scale view option enables you to add an indicator beneath your vessel on the display, providing a visual approximation of the water depth immediately below your vessel. This depth scale moves up and down to indicate the approximate depth below your vessel.
  • Page 91 Sometimes it is easier to see certain topographical features if they are exaggerated. Adjusting the exaggeration has the effect of vertically stretching objects on the chart, making it easier to see their shape and position. This could be particularly helpful if you are fishing, for example.
  • Page 92 4. Using the trackpad, select the ON option to enable aerial photo overlay, or the OFF option to disable it. 5. Press the OK button. 3D Chart Navigation Moving around the 3D chart In the 3D chart application: 1. Use the trackpad to move move the cursor to a different area on the 3D chart.
  • Page 93 what is around you. With the charts displayed side by side, a comprehensive view of the surrounding area is available. As with all multiple page sets, the active window is indicated by a red border. To make changes to an application it must be the active window. Displaying 2D and 3D charts simultaneously 1.
  • Page 94 The 3D view locator is a polygon outlined in blue that can be overlayed on the 2D chart. As you rotate and pitch the vessel symbol on the display, or use the pan and zoom controls, the blue polygon moves on the 2D chart to indicate the boundaries of the area currently shown on the 3D chart.

  • Page 95: Chapter 8 Using Autopilot Control

    Chapter 8: Using autopilot control Chapter contents • 8.1 Disengaging the autopilot in an emergency on page 96 • 8.2 Autopilot control on page 96 • 8.3 Autopilot control options on page 98 • 8.4 Autopilot alarms on page 98 Using autopilot control...

  • Page 96: Disengaging The Autopilot In An Emergency

    8.1 Disengaging the autopilot in an emergency While following a route using the autopilot: 1. Press and release the POWER button. 2. Press the PILOT STANDBY softkey. The autopilot is disengaged, and put into standby mode. 8.2 Autopilot control You can use your multifunction display to control your autopilot. Note: For information on connecting an autopilot control head to your multifunction display, refer to the documentation that accompanies the autopilot control head.

  • Page 97: Disengaging The Autopilot

    Symbol Description Autopilot is in Standby mode. Autopilot is in Track mode. Autopilot is in Auto mode. No autopilot detected. Autopilot alarm active. Dodge mode is active. Fish Mode is active. Autopilot calibration. Power steering active. Wind Vane mode is active. Enabling the autopilot control function 1.

  • Page 98: Autopilot Control Options

    8.3 Autopilot control options Your multifunction display enables you to navigate to target waypoints using the autopilot control options. When you arrive at a waypoint, the Pilot Control dialog is displayed, providing the following options: Option Description ENGAGE PILOT — TRACK Engages the autopilot and continues to the next waypoint in the route.

  • Page 99: Chapter 9 Using Radar

    Chapter 9: Using radar Chapter contents • 9.1 Radar overview on page 100 • 9.2 Radar scanner power modes on page 100 • 9.3 Radar range and image quality on page 101 • 9.4 Radar display overview on page 104 •...

  • Page 100: Radar Overview

    9.1 Radar overview Radar is used to provide information that can help you to track targets and measure distances and bearings. Radio Detection And Ranging (RADAR) is used at sea to detect the presence of objects (known as ‘targets’) at a distance, and if they are moving, detect their speed.

  • Page 101: Radar Range And Image Quality

    Powering the radar scanner on and off In the radar application: 1. Press the POWER button on your multifunction display. 2. Using the relevant softkeys, select the operating mode for the radar scanner. Using radar 9.3 Radar range and image quality Maximum radar range The usable range of the radar is limited by factors such as the height of the scanner, and height of the target.
  • Page 102 Antenna height Target height (meters) (meters) Radar image quality A number of factors can affect the quality of a radar image, including echoes, sea clutter, and other interference. Not all radar echoes are produced by valid targets. Spurious echoes may be caused by: •...
  • Page 103 Multiple Echoes Multiple echoes are not very common but can occur if there is a large target with a wide vertical surface at a comparatively short range. The transmitted signal will be reflected back and forth between the target and your own ship, resulting in multiple echoes, displayed beyond the range of the true target echo, but on the same bearing.

  • Page 104: Radar Display Overview

    Interference When two or more radar-equipped vessels are operating within range of each other mutual radar interference can occur. This usually appears as a spiral of small dots from the display centre This type of interference is most noticeable at long ranges. 9.4 Radar display overview With your radar scanner connected and the radar in transmit mode, the radar picture provides a map-like representation of the area...

  • Page 105: Dual Range Radar Operation (Digital Scanners Only)

    With experience, the approximate size of different objects can be determined by the relative size and brightness of the echoes. You should bear in mind that the size of each on-screen target is affected by: • The physical size of the reflecting object. •...

  • Page 106: Radar Mode And Orientation

    Enabling Dual Range radar operation In the radar application: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Using the trackpad, highlight the Radar Setup menu item, then press the trackpad right to select it. 3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Scanner Setup menu item, then press the trackpad right to select it.
  • Page 107 North Up (N-UP) Note: If heading data becomes unavailable whilst in this mode, a warning message will be shown, the status bar indicates North-Up in brackets and the radar uses 0° heading in relative motion. When heading data becomes available once more, North-Up mode is reinstated.
  • Page 108 1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. 2. Press the RADAR MODE AND ORIENTATION softkey. 3. Using the ORIENTATION softkey, select the required orientation mode. Changing the radar vessel offset In the radar application: 1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. 2. Press the RADAR MODE AND ORIENTATION softkey. 3.

  • Page 109: Radar Tuning - Digital Scanners

    The digital radar gain presets enable you to quickly select pre-configured settings to achieve the best picture in different situations. Raymarine strongly recommends the use of these presets to achieve optimum results. However, each of the gain presets can be manually adjusted...
  • Page 110 Tuning method Related options – Antenna Boost: scales the effective antenna size. At zero, the effective antenna size matches its actual size. At 95%, the effective antenna size is doubled. Increasing the effective antenna size separates targets that appear merged at lower settings.
  • Page 111 The radar tunes itself automatically receiver for maximum on all range target returns on the scales. Raymarine display. recommends that you leave the tune function in AUTO mode to receive the maximum signal.
  • Page 112 Tuning method Related options you should adjust it again approximately 10 minutes after powering up the scanner, as the required setting will change after the magnetron has warmed up. Selecting digital radar gain presets In the radar application: 1. Press the GAIN softkey. 2.
  • Page 113 6. Press the OK button. Adjusting digital radar sea gain In the radar application: 1. Press the GAIN softkey. 2. Press the BUOY MODE, HARBOUR MODE, COASTAL MODE, or OFFSHORE MODE softkey, as appropriate. 3. Press the same softkey again. The softkeys change to provide more options.

  • Page 114: Radar Tuning - Analog Scanners

    3. Press the OK button. Enabling radar expansion In the radar application: 1. Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey. 2. Press the EXPANSION softkey repeatedly until the ON option is selected. 3. Press the OK button. Enabling radar wakes In the radar application: 1.
  • Page 115 Tuning method Related Options FTC function • ON — enables the FTC function and allows you to adjust the setting between 0 and 100%. • OFF — disables the FTC function. This is the default. Using radar Description Tuning method Enables you to remove Rain function areas of clutter at a...
  • Page 116 Each of the gain presets has a gain function, which is set to fully automatic mode by default. Raymarine strongly recommends the use of these presets to achieve optimum results. However, you can adjust this gain manually if required.
  • Page 117 The radar tunes itself automatically receiver for maximum on all range target returns on the scales. Raymarine display. recommends that you leave the tune function in AUTO mode to receive the maximum signal.
  • Page 118 Tuning method Related Options the tuning. Adjust the control to obtain the maximum signal strength. If you adjust the setting shortly after powering up the radar scanner, you should adjust it again approximately 10 minutes after powering up the scanner, as the required setting will change after the magnetron has...
  • Page 119 1. Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey. 2. Press the INT. REJECTION softkey repeatedly until the ON option is selected. 3. Press the OK button. Enabling radar expansion In the radar application: 1. Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey. 2. Press the EXPANSION softkey repeatedly until the ON option is selected.

  • Page 120: Waypoints

    9.9 Waypoints Placing a waypoint at the cursor position 1. Press the WPTS MOB button. 2. Move the cursor to the position on the chart where you want the waypoint. 3. Press the WAYPOINT AT CURSOR softkey. 4. Press OK or wait 4 seconds. Placing a waypoint at your vessel’s position 1.

  • Page 121: Using Radar To Measure Distances, Ranges, And Bearings

    9.10 Using radar to measure distances, ranges, and bearings When you are using the radar application, you can measure distances, ranges and bearings in a variety of ways. These options are detailed in the table below: Distances Between Range From Functions Points Your Vessel...
  • Page 122 Measuring using Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs) An Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) is a line drawn from your boat to the edge of the window. When this line is rotated to align with a target, its bearing relative to your boat’s heading is measured and displayed on the ADJUST EBL softkey.
  • Page 123 Measuring using floating VRM and EBL You can use the VRM/EBL float function to measure the range and bearing between any two points on the radar screen. This function allows you to move the VRM/EBL centre away from your boat’s position and onto a target.

  • Page 124: Using Radar To Track Targets And Avoid Collisions

    Note: When creating the first VRM/EBL, it will be placed at a location of 1/3 of the current range and 030° relative to your boat’s head. If this setting is adjusted, the display will retain the adjustments and use them when the VRM/EBL is next enabled. Unfloating a VRM or EBL on the radar display 1.
  • Page 125 The better the quality of the heading and speed data, Using radar the better MARPA will perform. MARPA will function without SOG and COG in relative mode. For the best heading data a Raymarine SMART heading sensor or a gyro-stabilized autopilot is required. Safety notices MARPA can improve collision avoidance when used wisely.
  • Page 126 the dangerous target symbol and flashes to indicate that it is a dangerous target. Pressing the appropriate soft key will silence the alarm and remove the warning. If a target is lost, either because the MARPA software has lost contact with it, or because it has moved out of range, an audible alarm is sounded and an on-screen warning appears.
  • Page 127 3. Using the trackpad, highlight the required option, then press the trackpad right to select it. Displaying vessel vectors (CPA graphics) 1. Position the cursor over the target. 2. To display the CPA graphic for the target, press the CPA GRAPHIC softkey until the ON option is selected.

  • Page 128: Radar Alarms

    Using MARPA Acquiring a MARPA target to track In the radar application: 1. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey. 2. Using the trackpad, move the cursor over the target to be acquired. 3. Press the ACQUIRE TARGET softkey. The “target being acquired” symbol is displayed. If the target is present for several scans, the radar locks-on to the target, and the symbol changes to “safe target”...

  • Page 129: Setting Up Your Radar

    2. Using the trackpad, highlight the Alarm Setup menu item and press the trackpad right to select it. 3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Radar Alarms Setup menu item and press the trackpad right to select it. Using radar 9.13 Setting up your radar The set up for your radar can be changed from the standard configuration to suit your particular needs.
  • Page 130 • Tune Adjust — allows you to fine tune the radar scanner’s receiver for maximum returns on the display. Raymarine recommends that this function is set to AUTO. If you set this function to MANUAL and adjust the setting shortly after powering up...
  • Page 131 using Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs) Reference and range rings in the chart application. The options are Magnetic/True North, or Relative. Timed Controls the radar’s timed transmission Transmit power-save mode. Transmit When ON, the scanner performs the Period number of scans specified and then shuts down for the number of minutes specified by the Standby Period.
  • Page 132 C-Series Widescreen user reference...

  • Page 133: Chapter 10 Using Ais

    Chapter 10: Using AIS Chapter contents • 10.1 AIS overview on page 134 • 10.2 AIS prerequisites on page 135 • 10.3 Classes of AIS data on page 136 • 10.4 Enabling or disabling AIS on page 137 • 10.5 Displaying AIS vectors on page 137 •...

  • Page 134: Ais Overview

    AIS should be used to complement radar, not substitute it. AIS Simulator Mode Raymarine recommends that you use the simulator to familiarize yourself with the AIS function. When the system simulator is switched on (Menu > System Setup > Simulator), it displays 20 AIS targets within a 25nm range.

  • Page 135: Ais Prerequisites

    Note: Incoming safety messages cannot be displayed while the simulator is switched on. Using AIS 10.2 AIS prerequisites You must have suitable AIS hardware connected to your multifunction display to make use of the AIS functionality. In order to run AIS, you will need: •...

  • Page 136: Classes Of Ais Data

    10.3 Classes of AIS data There are two classes of AIS data; each class supports a different range of AIS data. AIS data is defined as Class A or Class B. The sending and receiving of Class A data is compulsory for larger vessels. You will therefore be able to view all larger vessels on your AIS display.

  • Page 137: Enabling Or Disabling Ais

    10.4 Enabling or disabling AIS 1. To enable AIS in the chart application: i. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. ii. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey. iii. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey. iv. Press the AIS OBJECTS softkey repeatedly until the ON option is selected.

  • Page 138: Ais Status Symbols

    10.6 AIS status symbols The various AIS status modes are represented on your multifunction display by symbols. The status of the various AIS-related functions is indicated by a symbol displayed in the databar of your multifunction display. If your own vessel’s position is lost, the multifunction display will disable the AIS functionality and show the appropriate AIS indicator, as shown in the following table: Symbol...

  • Page 139: Viewing Ais Target Information

    10.8 Viewing AIS target information You can display information relating to individual AIS targets. When a target is highlighted with the cursor, the softkeys change to allow you to select the following options: • AIS vectors. • AIS safety critical data. •...

  • Page 140: Using Ais To Avoid Collisions

    10.9 Using AIS to avoid collisions You can use the AIS safe zone and safety message functions to avoid collisions with other vessels and objects. Safe Zones A safe zone is a ring centred on your boat within which a target is considered dangerous.

  • Page 141: Ais Options

    10.10 AIS options The AIS options are accessible in the chart application by pressing the AIS OPTIONS > MARPA & AIS OPTIONS softkeys, or the radar application by pressing the TARGET TRACKING > MARPA & AIS OPTIONS softkeys. Parameter Description Vector Length The time period specified for drawing...

  • Page 142: Ais Alarms

    10.11 AIS alarms The AIS functions generate a number of alarms to alert you to dangerous or lost targets. In addition to the dangerous target alarm previously described, the system generates an alarm when a dangerous target becomes a lost target i.e. its signal has not been received for 20 seconds. Your AIS receiver generates local alarms which are displayed and sounded on your multifunction display whenever an alarm condition exists on the unit.

  • Page 143: Target List

    v. Press the OK button. 2. Enable or disable AIS objects in the chart application: i. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. ii. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey. iii. Press the CHART LAYERS softkey. The Chart Layers menu is displayed. iv. Using the trackpad, select the AIS Objects menu item. v.
  • Page 144 2. Alternatively, press the MENU button, and select the AIS Layer Setup menu. 3. Press the VIEW BUDDY LIST softkey. The AIS Buddy List dialog is displayed. 4. Press the EDIT VESSEL DETAILS softkey. The Edit Buddy Vessel dialog is displayed. 5.

  • Page 145: Chapter 11 Using The Course Deviation Indicator

    Chapter 11: Using the Course Deviation Indicator Chapter contents • 11.1 Course Deviation Indicator overview on page 146 • 11.2 Selecting the CDI application on page 146 • 11.3 Using the CDI Application on page 147 Using the Course Deviation Indicator...

  • Page 146: Course Deviation Indicator Overview

    11.1 Course Deviation Indicator overview The Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) gives a graphical representation of your vessel’s course in a ‘rolling road’ format. With your display receiving accurate heading and position information, you can use the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) to monitor your course and accurately steer to a target waypoint.

  • Page 147: Using The Cdi Application

    11.3 Using the CDI Application Monitoring Your Course Using CDI You can use the ‘rolling road’ format of the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) application to monitor your course. The steering instructions below the rolling road tell you what correction is needed to maintain your course and arrive at the target waypoint.
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  • Page 149: Chapter 12 Using The Fishfinder

    Chapter 12: Using the fishfinder Chapter contents • 12.1 Fishfinder introduction on page 150 • 12.2 The sonar image on page 151 • 12.3 Fishfinder presets on page 153 • 12.4 Fishfinder display modes on page 154 • 12.5 Fishfinder range on page 157 •...

  • Page 150: Fishfinder Introduction

    12.1 Fishfinder introduction Warning: Sonar operation • NEVER operate the sounder with the boat out of the water. • NEVER touch the transducer face when the sounder is powered on. • SWITCH OFF the sounder if divers are likely to be within 25 ft (5 m) of the transducer.

  • Page 151: How The Fishfinder Works

    • Icon animated - fishfinder is operating. • Icon static - the fishfinder transducer is connected but not transmitting. • Icon greyed-out - no fishfinder transducer is connected. How the fishfinder works The fishfinder application uses a Digital Sounder Module (DSM) and a suitable sonar transducer.
  • Page 152 It is also possible that the sound waves are making two complete trips – hitting the seabed, bouncing off the vessel, then reflecting off the seabed again. This can happen if the water is shallow, the seabed is hard, or the gain is set high. Factors influencing the sonar display The quality and accuracy of the display can be influenced by a number of factors including vessel speed, depth, object size,...

  • Page 153: Fishfinder Presets

    Clutter / Background noise The fishfinder picture may be impaired by echoes received from floating or submerged debris, air bubbles or even the boats movement. This is known as ‘background noise’ or ‘clutter’ and is controlled by the gain modes. The system will automatically control the gain settings according to the depth and water conditions.

  • Page 154: Fishfinder Display Modes

    Selecting a fishfinder preset From the fishfinder main screen: 1. Press the appropriate softkey to select from: • PRESET 1 SINGLE, • PRESET 2 DUAL, • PRESET 3 SHALLOW or • PRESET 4 DEEP After a few moments, the fishfinder display will change to the new mode.
  • Page 155 • Reposition the zoomed portion of the image to a different point in the display. When the range increases, the area shown in the zoom window also increases. Zoom split With the zoom display mode you can split the screen and display the zoomed image alongside the standard fishfinder image (ZOOM SPLIT).

  • Page 156: Bottom Lock

    The standard fishfinder display shows a historical record of fishfinder echoes. If required, you can display a live image of the bottom structure and the fish directly below the transducer by using the A-Scope feature. The width of the bottom covered by the A-Scope is indicated at the bottom of the window.

  • Page 157: Fishfinder Range

    Bottom Lock is selected for individual fishfinder windows and can either replace (ON) or appear alongside (SPLIT) the standard fishfinder image. Enabling Bottom Lock From the fishfinder main screen: 1. Press the appropriate ADJUST... softkey. 2. For dual frequency screens select FREQ1 or FREQ2 to select which frequency display you wish to change.
  • Page 158 Example screen with range and range shift used to view the seabed at a depth range of 40–80 ft Changing the fishfinder depth range You can choose from either: • an automatic adjustment whereby the display automatically show the shallowest required range. •...

  • Page 159: Fishfinder Presentation Options

    12.6 Fishfinder presentation options The PRESENTATION softkey gives you access to a features and functions which enhance the fishfinder display and provide additional on-screen functionality. Presentation options include: • Gain settings to enhance display clarity. • Power to the transducer. •...
  • Page 160 4. Use the rotary control to select the amount of gain you want, between a value of 1 to 100. (The default value is 75). 5. Press the OK button. The new values remain set even when you switch off the display, they are applied to both the active window and any other fishfinder windows displaying the same frequency.

  • Page 161: Depth And Distance With The Fishfinder

    TVG adjustment can be made automatically or manually. Adjusting the fishfinder time varied gain Note: TVG has no effect in fishfinder simulator mode. 1. From the main fishfinder screen, press the PRESENTATION softkey. 2. Press the GAIN softkey. 3. Press the TVG softkey until the MAN option is selected. 4.

  • Page 162: Fishfinder Scrolling

    • Depth reading - your current depth displayed. The size and position of this digit can be changed via the Fishfinder Display Setup menu. • Depth lines - horizontal dashed lines drawn at regular intervals to indicate the depth from the surface. These are switched on/off via the Fishfinder Display Setup menu •...

  • Page 163: Dual / Single Frequency Fishfinder

    Adjusting the scroll speed You can adjust the speed at which the display scrolls, but the same section of the bottom is displayed regardless of scrolling speed. A faster speed displays more detail. This is useful when you are looking for fish. If you select a slower speed the information remains on the display for longer.

  • Page 164: Fishfinder Waypoints

    2. Press the VIEW softkey to toggle between F1, F2 or BOTH options. 3. Press OK. Enabling dual frequency transducers Note: The DUAL preset has dual frequency values as a default setting. 1. With a fishfinder window active, press the MENU button. 2.

  • Page 165: Fishfinder Alarms

    12.8 Fishfinder alarms The display can be configured to provide a number of fishfinder alarms. The following fishfinder alarms can be set when you are connected to a DSM, or when the simulator is on: • Fish alarms sound when a target meets the specified sensitivity level and, is within the depth limits (if enabled).

  • Page 166: Setting Up Your Fishfinder

    Menu Item Description Shallow Depth Alarm If the Shallow Depth Value Alarm is set to ON, an alarm is triggered if the depth drops below the value you specify. Deep Depth Alarm Deep Depth Alarm Switches the deep depth alarm on or off. If a DSM is not connected, this cannot be set.

  • Page 167: Fishfinder Preset Configuration

    Menu Item Description Depth Digit Position Position of the digit that indicates the depth. Target Depth ID Controls whether the depth of identified targets are displayed. The level of targets displayed is directly linked to the level of Fish Alarm sensitivity. Depth Lines Controls whether horizontal lines...
  • Page 168 Dual operation For dual frequency operation you can set Frequency 2 for the required preset operating modes. Setting the fishfinder frequency With the configure presets frequencies options you can: • Specify one or two frequencies for each of the four presets. •...
  • Page 169 Menu Item Description Ping Rate Limit (per Provides a speed limiter; second) it is useful to adjust the ping rate to suit local conditions. For example, the ping rate may be too fast when there is a hard bottom in shallow water. This setting reverts to 26 pings per second when the DSM unit is powered...
  • Page 170 Menu Item Description Depth Offset Offset represents (waterline) the depth of the transducer (relative to the waterline). Speed Offset Offset applied to the speed log. Temperature Offset Offset applied to the temperature transducer value. Options —9.9 to +9.9 feet 0 to 100% —9.9 to +9.9 °F C-Series Widescreen user reference...

  • Page 171: Chapter 13 Using The Engine Monitor

    Chapter 13: Using the engine monitor Chapter contents • 13.1 Engine monitor overview on page 172 • 13.2 Displaying the engine monitor application on page 172 • 13.3 Setting up the engine monitor application on page 173 • 13.4 Changing what the engine monitor displays on page 173 •...

  • Page 172: Engine Monitor Overview

    If the default range of data shown by the engine monitor application is not suitable, you can change what is displayed. Note: For details of compatible engines and related software updates, please refer to the Raymarine website at www.raymarine.com. 13.2 Displaying the engine monitor application 1.

  • Page 173: Setting Up The Engine Monitor Application

    13.3 Setting up the engine monitor application In the engine monitor application: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Using the trackpad, select the Panel Setup Menu menu item. 3. Using the trackpad, highlight the Number of Engines menu item, then press the trackpad right to select the appropriate value. 4.

  • Page 174: Silencing Engine Monitor Alarms

    13.5 Silencing engine monitor alarms In the engine monitor application: 1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE softkey. Note: When engine monitoring is active, all other system alarms are still raised when appropriate. C-Series Widescreen user reference...

  • Page 175: Chapter 14 Using The Data Application

    Chapter 14: Using the data application Chapter contents • 14.1 Data application overview on page 176 • 14.2 Pre-configured data in the data application on page 176 • 14.3 Customizing the data application on page 178 Using the data application...

  • Page 176: Data Application Overview

    14.1 Data application overview The data application displays system and instrument data on your multifunction display. The data application enables you to view numeric data generated by the system. It also shows data from instruments connected to your multifunction display using the NMEA or SeaTalk protocols. 14.2 Pre-configured data in the data application By default, the data application displays a pre-configured range of...
  • Page 177 Way- Naviga- point Data tion panel panel VMG — Waypoint Depth Cog Sog Heading Speed Set/Drift Trip Local Time Temperature Ground Wind App Wind True Wind VMG Wind Selecting a pre-configured data panel 1. Select a page set that includes the data application: Using the data application i.

  • Page 178: Customizing The Data Application

    14.3 Customizing the data application You can customize the data application to show the system and instrument data that you require. In addition to displaying the default, pre-configured data panels in the data application, you can also customize the data panels to your specific requirements.

  • Page 179: Chapter 15 Using The Weather Application (North America Only)

    Chapter 15: Using the weather application (North America only) Chapter contents • 15.1 Weather application overview on page 180 • 15.2 Weather application setup on page 180 • 15.3 Weather application display overview on page 181 • 15.4 Weather map navigation on page 185 •...

  • Page 180: Weather Application Overview

    (ESN). This number is located on the weather receiver shipping carton, or on the back of the weather receiver itself. For more information, refer to www.sirius.com. • Your multifunction display must be connected to a Raymarine SR100 Sirius weather receiver. • You must be navigating within US coastal waters.

  • Page 181: Weather Application Display Overview

    8. Press the OK button. Selecting weather graphics In the weather application: 1. Press the DISPLAY GRAPHICS softkey. 2. Using the trackpad, select the ON option for each graphic that you want displayed on the weather map. 3. Press the OK button. Using the weather application (North America only) 15.3 Weather application display overview...
  • Page 182 different weather conditions and forecasts. Storm tracks symbols The weather application uses a range of symbols to represent different types of storm tracks. Surface pressure symbols The weather application uses a range of symbols to represent different surface pressure conditions. Surface observation station symbols The weather application uses a range of symbols to represent different types of surface obervation station.
  • Page 183 different types of wave information. Wind speed symbols The weather application uses a range of symbols to represent different wind speeds. Wave information symbols The weather application uses a range of symbols to represent Using the weather application (North America only)
  • Page 184 NOWRad precipitation color codes NOWRad displays the type and level of precipitation: Color code Precipitation type Light green Rain Medium green Rain Rain Dark Green Yellow Rain Orange Rain Light red Rain Dark red Rain Light blue Snow Dark blue Snow Light pink Mixed...

  • Page 185: Weather Map Navigation

    15.4 Weather map navigation You can move around the weather map and place waypoints. When you open the weather application, a world map is displayed. If the system has a position fix for your boat, the map will be centred on your boat.

  • Page 186: Storm Tracking

    Displaying weather reports In the weather application: 1. Press the WEATHER REPORTS softkey. 2. Press the TROPICAL STATEMENTS, MARINE WARNINGS, MARINE ZONE FORECASTS, or MATCHBOX WARNINGS softkey, as appropriate. The relevant report, warning, or statement is displayed. Changing the position of forecasts on the weather map In the weather application: 1.

  • Page 187: Animated Weather Graphics

    15.7 Animated weather graphics You can view animated weather graphics to provide an indication of changing weather patterns. The animated weather option enables you to view an animation from the current time for: • The forecast for wind, wave, or surface pressure. •...
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  • Page 189: Chapter 16 Using Sirius Satellite Radio (North America Only)

    Chapter 16: Using Sirius satellite radio (North America only) Chapter contents • 16.1 Sirius radio overview on page 190 • 16.2 Displaying the Sirius radio application on page 190 • 16.3 Sirius radio basic operations on page 191 • 16.4 Sirius radio presets on page 192 •...

  • Page 190: Sirius Radio Overview

    16.1 Sirius radio overview You can use your multifunction display to control a connected Sirius Satellite Radio receiver. Your multifunction display provides access to basic and advanced audio functions on a connected Sirius Satellite Radio receiver. The Sirius Satellite Radio service is only available in North America. From your multifunction display, you can: •...

  • Page 191: Sirius Radio Basic Operations

    16.3 Sirius radio basic operations You can tune, scan, and browse Sirius Radio channels using your multifunction display The basic operations of your Sirius Satellite Radio receiver that can be controlled from your multifunction display are: • Tuning — using the trackpad, you can tune to the previous or next channel, and the first channel in the previous or next category.

  • Page 192: Sirius Radio Presets

    16.4 Sirius radio presets You can assign up to 18 Sirius Radio channels to presets to make it easier to find commonly used channels. Each channel must be assigned to a different preset. You can also move channels between presets, and delete existing presets. The following screenshot shows the Sirius Radio Preset List: Assigning Sirius radio channel presets In the Sirius Satellite Radio control dialog:...

  • Page 193: Favorite Sirius Radio Song Alerts

    16.5 Favorite Sirius radio song alerts The favorites feature alerts you when a favorite song or artist is playing on any Sirius Radio channel. When favorite alerts are enabled and a favorite song or artist is played on any channel, an alert is displayed and an alarm sounds. You can define up to 10 favorite songs or artists.

  • Page 194: Sirius Radio Parental Locking

    16.6 Sirius radio parental locking You can block certain Sirius Radio channels to prevent unauthorised access. When you enable the “Parental Locking” function, you can assign a password to a channel to restrict access to it. Subsequently, it will not be possible to listen to the channel unless the correct password is entered first.

  • Page 195: Chapter 17 Using Navtex

    Chapter 17: Using Navtex Chapter contents • 17.1 Navtex overview on page 196 • 17.2 Navtex setup on page 196 • 17.3 Viewing and Managing Navtex Messages on page 197 Using Navtex...

  • Page 196: Navtex Overview

    17.1 Navtex overview The Navtex features enable you to view marine safety information, including weather forecasts and marine safety warnings. With a suitable Navtex receiver connected to your multifunction display, you can view marine safety information, including weather forecasts and marine warnings. Major areas of NAVTEX coverage include the Mediterranean Sea, The North Sea, coastal areas around Japan, and areas around the North American continent.

  • Page 197: Viewing And Managing Navtex Messages

    17.3 Viewing and Managing Navtex Messages Viewing a Navtex message In the chart or radar application: 1. Display the Navtex Message List: i. Using the trackpad, select the NAVTEX MESSAGES menu item. ii. Press the trackpad right to view the list. 2.
  • Page 198 C-Series Widescreen user reference...

  • Page 199: Chapter 18 Using Video

    Chapter 18: Using video Chapter contents • 18.1 Video application overview on page 200 • 18.2 Displaying the video application on page 201 • 18.3 Changing the video aspect ratio on page 201 • 18.4 Adjusting the video picture on page 202 Using video...

  • Page 200: Video Application Overview

    18.1 Video application overview You can view a video or camera source on your multifunction display. The video application enables you to connect a video source directly to your multifunction display, and view the image on the screen. If required, you can adjust the brightness, contrast, color, and aspect ratio of the video.

  • Page 201: Displaying The Video Application

    18.2 Displaying the video application 1. Press and hold the PAGE button for three seconds, until the Select Page Set window appears. 2. Using the trackpad, highlight the page set that you want to add the application to. 3. Press the EDIT PAGE SET softkey to edit the highlighted page set.

  • Page 202: Adjusting The Video Picture

    18.4 Adjusting the video picture In the video application: 1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. 2. Press the CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, or COLOR softkey, as appropriate. 3. Using the trackpad, adjust the level as required. 4. Press the OK button. C-Series Widescreen user reference...

  • Page 203: Chapter 19 Dsc Vhf Radio Integration

    Chapter 19: DSC VHF radio integration Chapter contents • 19.1 Using a DSC VHF radio with your display on page 204 • 19.2 Enabling DSC VHF radio integration on page 205 DSC VHF radio integration...

  • Page 204: Using A Dsc Vhf Radio With Your Display

    19.1 Using a DSC VHF radio with your display You can connect your DSC VHF radio to your multifunction display and show distress message information and GPS position data for other vessels. Connecting a DSC VHF radio to your multifunction display provides the following additional functionality: •...

  • Page 205: Enabling Dsc Vhf Radio Integration

    19.2 Enabling DSC VHF radio integration To configure your multifunction display to show messages from your DSC VHF radio: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Using the trackpad, highlight the System Setup menu item, then press the trackpad right to select it. 3.
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  • Page 207: Chapter 20 Customizing Your Display

    Chapter 20: Customizing your display Chapter contents • 20.1 Customizing page sets on page 208 • 20.2 Customizing the databar on page 209 Customizing your display...

  • Page 208: Customizing

    20.1 Customizing page sets You can change the applications that are available in each page set to give you quick access to commonly-used functions. Your multifunction display features five different page sets, each one featuring a different combination of applications. Your multifunction display features a default collection of page sets, each providing a different combination of applications.

  • Page 209: Customizing The Databar

    20.2 Customizing the databar Moving the databar 1. Press the DATA button. 2. Press and hold the DATABAR softkey until the Database Setup Menu dialog is displayed. 3. Using the trackpad, select the Position menu item. 4. Using the trackpad, select the Top or Side option, as appropriate. 5.
  • Page 210 C-Series Widescreen user reference...

  • Page 211: Chapter 21 Maintaining Your Display

    Chapter 21: Maintaining your display Chapter contents • 21.1 Servicing and safety on page 212 • 21.2 Routine equipment checks on page 212 • 21.3 Cleaning on page 213 • 21.4 Cleaning the display case on page 213 • 21.5 Cleaning the display screen on page 214 •...

  • Page 212: Servicing And Safety

    In order to minimize these effects and enable you to get the best possible performance from your Raymarine equipment, guidelines are given in the installations manual. These guidelines enable you to ensure minimum interaction between different items of equipment, and achieve optimum Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

  • Page 213: Cleaning

    21.3 Cleaning Best cleaning practices. When cleaning this product: • Do NOT wipe the display screen with a dry cloth, as this could scratch the screen coating. • Do NOT use abrasive, or acid or ammonia based products. • Do NOT use a jet wash. Maintaining your display 21.4 Cleaning the display case The display unit is a sealed unit and does not require regular...

  • Page 214: Cleaning The Display Screen

    21.5 Cleaning the display screen A coating is applied to the display screen. This makes it water repellent, and prevents glare. To avoid damaging this coating, follow this procedure: 1. Switch off the power to the display. 2. Rinse the screen with fresh water to remove all dirt particles and salt deposits.
  • Page 215 5. Select the YES option to perform the reset, or select the NO option to abort. Performing a settings and data reset Performing a settings and data reset erases ALL waypoints, routes, and track data from your multifunction display. BEFORE proceeding with a settings and data reset, ensure that you backup any data that you want to keep on to a CompactFlash card.
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  • Page 217: Chapter 22 Technical Support

    Chapter 22: Technical support Chapter contents • 22.1 Raymarine technical support on page 218 • 22.2 Sirius support on page 218 • 22.3 Navionics support on page 219 Technical support...

  • Page 218: Raymarine Technical Support

    Web support Please visit the customer support area of our website at: www.raymarine.com This contains Frequently Asked Questions, servicing information, e-mail access to the Raymarine Technical Support Department and details of worldwide Raymarine agents. Telephone support In the USA call:...

  • Page 219: Navionics Support

    22.3 Navionics support Navionics website www.navionics.com Technical support...
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