A-Series Multi-function display User reference manual A50, A50D, A57D, A70 and A70D models
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Contents Important information ...........................................10 Split screen pages .......................................................... 27 Warnings and Cautions ...................................................10 Emergencies and warnings..................................... 28 Electronic charts ..............................................................11 Man overboard................................................................ 28 Chapter 2:Using the display ...............
Creating a route ...................................................... 43 Chapter 5:3D chart application ............................ 64 Following a route..................................................... 45 Safety and system requirements............................. 65 Editing routes .......................................................... 46 Safety ..............................................................................65 Timed routes......................................................
Presentation options ................................................80 Tropical storm data ......................................................... 93 Gain and power ..............................................................80 Lightning ......................................................................... 93 Power setting...................................................................81 Surface observation stations...........................................
Chapter 9:Navtex................................................. 106 Messages and alarms ........................................... 117 Setting up Navtex.................................................. 107 Safety messages...........................................................117 Selecting message alert categories ...................... 107 AIS alarms............................................................. 117 The Navtex message window ...............................
COG/SOG filter .............................................................129 Contacting Raymarine .......................................... 147 System-wide settings .............................................130 Using the website.......................................................... 147 System Setup menu ......................................................130 In the US ....................................................................... 147 Alarm Setup Menu..............................
Important information Warnings and Cautions WARNING: Navigation aid This product is intended to serve only as an aid to navigation. Use of specific features such as AIS overlay, and various cartographic aids are meant only to aid safety and decision-making. These features cannot be relied upon as complete or accurate as their use and availability may vary locally.
Electronic charts Multi-media chart cards Electronic charts are an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not to replace them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain the current information needed for safe navigation. The Captain is responsible for their prudent use. The A-Series Multifunction Display and its charts do not therefore exclude the user from carrying the required official charts and documents.
Declaration of conformity About this manual Raymarine Ltd. declare that the A-Series Multifunction Displays are in compliance with the essential requirements of EMC directive 2004/108/EC. This handbook contains important information on the operation and maintenance of all of these models and variants which are intended for use on leisure marine boats and workboats not covered by International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Carriage Regulations.
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Chapter 2: Using the display This chapter gives details of the general operation of the A-Series display. Chapter contents • 2.1 Introduction on page 15 • 2.2 System overview on page 15 • 2.3 Applications on page 17 • 2.4 First time use on page 18 • 2.5 Controls on page 20 • 2.6 Operation on page 21 • 2.7 Additional screen information on page 23 • 2.8 Displaying applications on page 26 • 2.
2.1 Introduction 2.2 System overview The A-Series Multifunction display combines advanced chart plotting and high definition digital fishfinder technology within a compact and powerful navigation system. Core System Your A-Series Multifunction Display comes equipped with a VGA (640 x 280 pixel) TFT 256 color sunlight viewable display and an internal high sensitivity GPS module.
Extended System Your A-Series may connect to other equipment, for example to share data. Example extended system NMEA 0183 devices A-Series display Example: External GPS AIS receiver or Pilot SeaTalk devices CANCEL ENTER MENU NMEA SeaTalk converter SeaTalk Instrument CANCEL ENTER MENU SeaTalkng NMEA 0183 Sonar transducer NMEA 0183 Power IN D11238-2 Protocols • SeaTalkng The A-Series is compatible with: • 16 NMEA 0183 (e.g.
2.3 Applications The A-Series features are provided within a number of applications. Some applications are limited to certain models. Chartplotter • Locate where you are • Interpret your surroundings. • Monitor where you are going. • Record where you have been. Fishfinder (D Models only) • • • • • See where the fish are. Identify underwater objects. View seabed structure. View sea depth and temperature data.
2.4 First time use Data When you first use your A-Series Display after it has been installed we recommend that you carry out the following: • View data generated by the system or by instruments available on NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 or SeaTalkng. Turn on the display To Power ON: Press and hold the POWER key until the screen shows the Raymarine logo. 3d chart Select a page set. Requires upgraded cartography (chart card). Note: You can change the required page set at any time.
Simulator Your A-Series display includes a simulator mode that enables you to practice operating the unit without data from a GPS antenna or transducer unit. Note: The simulator will NOT display any real-data, including any safety messages (e.g. those received from AIS). To turn the simulator ON or OFF: 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button to display the setup menu. 2. Use the trackpad up / down keys to select System Setup. 3. Press trackpad right to select the System Setup options. 4.
2.5 Controls WPTS/MOB Press and release to display the waypoints softkeys. Press again to place a waypoint at your boat's position. Press and hold to place a Man Overboard (MOB) marker at your current position CANCEL Press to quit the selected on-screen option when editing data. Also used to return to the previous softkey or menu level. Trackpad Controls the on-screen cursor. Also used to scroll through menus.
2.6 Operation Cursor appearance The cursor appears on the screen as a white cross. D7366_3 Powering the display ON/OFF To Power ON: D7368_2 Press and hold the POWER key until the screen shows the Raymarine logo. The unit starts up in the last used display configuration. Press and hold the POWER key until the power down countdown reaches zero. The unit is powered OFF. Releasing the POWER key before the countdown is complete cancels the power off sequence.
To Zoom in or out Use the RANGE button to change the scale of the viewable area. Press ‘IN’ to see a smaller area of the screen in more detail (large scale). Press ’OUT’ to see a greater area of the chart (small scale). Note: The display saves the current palette when the unit is powered off. A display set to NIGHT may be difficult to see in bright sunlight.
2.7 Additional screen information Status bar Data bar Status icons • • Confirm status of Sounder, GPS, AIS and Autopilot • Gives information specific to each application. Cannot be edited or moved. • • • • Gives information associated with your boat or the environment. Customisable content. Vertical or horizontal format. Display or hide. Normal or large size. Data base lists • • • Contain information you have added to the display's memory e.g. waypoints.
Toolbars and softkeys WAYPOINT AT CURSOR WAYPOINT AT VESSEL WAYPOINT AT LAT/LONG... GO TO WAYPOINT OPTIONS… Active waypoint REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS A toolbar is a set of softkey labels which appear along the bottom of an application page or window. Pressing a softkey can cause a new toolbar to appear, call up an options window or menu list, or trigger an action such as setting your boat on a track to a selected waypoint.
Setup menus See also Menus are provided for you to make system or application changes. For full details of the setup menus and available settings refer to System Setup and Customizing on page 126. To use the Setup menus 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button to open the Setup menu. 2. Use the Trackpad up / down to scroll through the available items. The list of items may be longer than the screen; scroll down past the end of the list to display hidden items. 3.
2.8 Displaying applications 2. Enter the data. Press OK to save the changes. The various applications that make up your A-Series system are arranged in groups called page sets. e.g. Symbol Name Waypoint 1 Group My Waypoints OK Selecting a page set Comment To select a page set: To change character or selection, use: 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button to display the setup menu , 2. Choose the Select Page Set option.
2. Either select the application page you want from the toolbar or toggle between the applications configured in the page set by pressing PAGE/MENU. 3. Press OK or CANCEL. To change the active window 1. Press ACTIVE to toggle active status between windows (the red border moves to highlight the active window). To toggle between split and single window views Split screen pages When the selected page has more than one application, the window that is currently active has a red border.
2.9 Emergencies and warnings You can use your A-Series display to mark the position of a man overboard (MOB) or to sound an alarm when a particular situation occurs, e.g. when a depth limit is reached or a specified period of time has elapsed. Man overboard If you lose a person or object overboard and need to return to the spot, activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function immediately. The MOB function is available at all times, whatever application is running on the A-Series display.
• System alarms are triggered by A-Series applications, i.e the chart or fishfinder. When you cancel a system alarm, the A-Series cancels the alarm and makes appropriate changes to the application that triggered it. For example, if the chart application sounds an arrival alarm, navigation to the next waypoint in the route starts when you cancel the alarm. • External alarms are triggered by equipment that is connected to your A-Series system, but which are not part of the system, e.g. AIS.
Chapter 3: Waypoints This chapter introduces waypoints and explains how to use them for navigation with your A-Series Multifunction Display. Chapter contents • 3.1 Introducing waypoints on page 31 • 3.2 Using Waypoints on page 32 • 3.
3.1 Introducing waypoints A waypoint is a position marked on a chart or fishfinder screen as a reference point or as a place to go to and can be used as a building block when creating routes. Waypoints are represented on screen by a symbol and their details stored in a waypoint list. Waypoints can be created in any application and displayed on the chart and fishfinder windows. Fishfinder waypoints On a fishfinder screen the waypoint appears as a vertical line labelled WPT.
3.2 Using Waypoints 3D chart and CDI waypoints On a 3D chart or Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) only the active waypoint is shown. This section details the creation, navigation and editing of waypoints. The waypoint toolbar You can use the waypoint toolbar to create, edit and navigate to waypoints. To display the waypoints toolbar 1. Press the WPTS/MOB button: WAYPOINT AT CURSOR Active waypoint WAYPOINT AT VESSEL WAYPOINT AT LAT/LONG...
2. Using the trackpad move the cursor to the position where you want the waypoint. 3. Press the WAYPOINT AT CURSOR softkey. 4. Press OK. Note: Autopilots must be compatible and connected to the ASeries display as shown in the installation guide. To place a waypoint at your boat’s position: To navigate to a waypoint 1. Press the WPTS/MOB button. 1. Highlight the waypoint. 2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT softkey. 2. Press the WAYPOINT AT VESSEL softkey. 3. Press OK.
View / edit waypoint details Editing waypoint details You can view and edit the details of any waypoint that has been created and stored. When you create a waypoint, the system automatically assigns it a name, symbol and group. You can change these details and add comments if required. This is particularly useful if you are managing large groups of waypoints. The default waypoint symbol is - X.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey Use the trackpad to select the waypoint to be edited. Press the VIEW AND EDIT DETAILS softkey. Make any changes you require. Press OK to save your changes. Press CANCEL to return to normal operation. Moving waypoints CAUTION: Moving waypoints If you move a waypoint that is used in a route, the new position will be updated within the route. Make sure that this does not present a navigation hazard.
Erasing a waypoint 3.3 Waypoint groups You can erase any waypoint, except the active waypoint or one that is part of a saved route. If you try to erase a waypoint from a hidden route, a warning message will be displayed. All new waypoints are automatically placed in a group called ‘My Waypoints’. To make waypoints easier to manage, you can organize them into different groups.
3. Press SELECT GROUP A and select the group to move the waypoint from. 4. Press SELECT GROUP B and select the group to move the waypoint to. 5. Highlight the waypoint you want to move. 6. Press MOVE WAYPOINT FROM A TO B. 7. Press OK when done. 3. Press the ERASE GROUP softkey. 4. Press OK to confirm the deletion. To rename a group 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Open the waypoint group list. Highlight the group you want to rename. Press the RENAME GROUP softkey. Press the EDIT GROUP NAME softkey. Enter the new name.
Chapter 4: The chart application The chart application of the A-Series Multifunction Display provides navigation, hazard awareness and planning features. Using the chart application you can establish your position, navigate using waypoints and routes, record your progress and measure distances and bearings: Chapter contents • 4.1 Chart safety and requirements on page 39 • 4.2 The chart on page 40 • 4.3 Navigating to a specific point on page 42 • 4.4 Creating a route on page 43 • 4.
4.1 Chart safety and requirements Safety WARNING: Navigation aid This product is intended to serve only as an aid to navigation. Use of specific features such as AIS overlay, and various cartographic aids are meant only to aid safety and decision-making. These features cannot be relied upon as complete or accurate as their use and availability may vary locally.
4.2 The chart A typical chart view is shown below: Chart orientation Motion mode Chart view Status bar Chart range Active waypoint Current position AIS target Cartographic object Chart cards When a chart card is present, the A-Series will automatically use the most recent cartography for the display.
Your position Your current position is represented by a boat symbol. Your position is also displayed in the data bar under VES POS. A solid circle on the chart indicates that neither heading nor Course Over Ground (COG) data is available. If your position is outside the area of chart currently shown in the chart window, the vessel symbol will not be visible. You can tell the system to locate your vessel and centre the chart display about it. Autoscale A feature of the chart application is ‘autoscale’.
4.3 Navigating to a specific point 3. Press the GOTO CURSOR softkey. This is the simplest way of using the chart application for navigation. A specific point can be either the cursor position or a waypoint contained in the waypoint list. Example Drg 4nm North-Up (Relative Motion) A temporary waypoint is placed at the cursor position and data sent to the autopilot (if attached as part of the system). When the waypoint is reached it is automatically erased from the chart. To navigate to a waypoint: 1.
4.4 Creating a route Building a route A route is a series of waypoints used to navigate a course. A route is represented on-screen by a series of waypoints linked together by a line. Route name Sunday Trip Routes can either be built on screen or by using the waypoint list you can: • Build a temporary route that you follow immediately (Quick Route). • Build and save a route for later use, in which case the route is stored in the route list. • Convert a track into a route.
3. Press USE WAYPOINT LIST. 4. From the waypoint list, select the first waypoint to be used in the route. 5. Continue to select waypoints until your route is complete. Saving a route Making changes to the route being built A route that is saved and immediately followed is called the ‘Quick Route’. If a quick route already exists, saving the new route will overwrite the existing quick route. If you make an error whilst building a route you can: • Undo the last waypoint in an on-screen route build.
4.5 Following a route You select a route to follow either by either: • Selecting the Quick Route option at the time you build the route. See Building a route on page 43 • Highlighting it with the cursor • Selecting it within the routes list. To follow a route in reverse order: 1. Press either the GOTO or ROUTES softkey. 2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS softkey. The route list appears. 3. Use the trackpad to highlight and select the route you want to follow. 4. Press the REVERSE AND FOLLOW softkey.
4.6 Editing routes A saved route can be edited in a variety of ways, you can: • Change the course of a route. • Change the name or color of a route. • Erase a route. It is possible to edit an active route with the exception of the target waypoint. If a waypoint becomes the target during an edit, the system automatically cancels the edit and the waypoint retains its original position and data. To select a route to edit: 1. Press the ROUTES softkey. 2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey.
To change the name and color of a route; 1. Press the ROUTES softkey. 2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey. The routes list appears. 3. Press the EDIT NAME AND COLOR softkey. 4. Press the EDIT NAME softkey and enter the new route name. 5. Press the EDIT COLOR softkey and enter the new route color. 6. Press OK to accept the changes. To view time and SOG data: 5. Either use the trackpad to move the cursor and highlight a route on-screen, or, highlight a route in the routes list. 6.
4.7 Course deviation indicator Steering instructions The CDI gives you a ‘rolling road’ representation of your progress toward an active waypoint, with navigation data displayed alongside. The rolling road covers an area of sea that corresponds to the Cross Track Error (XTE) limits specified in the Setup menu.
4.8 Using tracks 2. Press the START TRACK softkey. 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. You can save the track to create a permanent record of where you have been. To stop recording a track: 1. Press the TRACKS softkey. 2. Press the STOP TRACK softkey. 3. Press SAVE TRACK, or DISCARD TRACK depending on what you want to do with the track.
To select a track for editing: 1. Use the trackpad to highlight the required track. 2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT TRACKS soft key, Or 4.9 Measuring distance, range and bearing The A-Series provides a number of tools to measure distance, range and bearing. 1. Press the TRACKS soft key to open the track list. 2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT TRACKS soft key. You can now edit the name and color of a track, or delete it from the system.
Range rings Ruler Range rings are a series of concentric circles a set distance apart. They are used to help assess the distance between objects on the chart. The chart application includes a ruler which accurately measures the distance and bearing between two points. B A o 008 T 0.46nm To use the ruler To switch range rings on or off 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. Press CHART LAYERS AND DATA softkey. Press CHART LAYERS.
4.10 Chart presentation Vectors and arrows The chart has a number of content layers and display modes providing different kinds of display and information. The vectors and arrows are a chart presentation layer. They present system data with relation to your vessel on the chart. This can assist in monitoring your boat’s course. Chart layers Heading vector (HDG) You can overlay data onto a chart window to give greater depth of information.
Vector length Orientation options: The length of the vectors is determined by the distance your boat will travel in a given time (This time can be set using the set up menu) at the current speed. • North Up (N-Up) This is the default mode with the chart static and orientated with true north to the top of the screen. As your boat’s heading changes, the boat symbol rotates accordingly.
Motion mode options • Relative motion (RM) This is the default motion mode. In this mode the chart is redrawn relative to your boat’s position as your journey progresses, so that your boat is always shown in the same place on-screen. • True motion (TM) In this mode the chart view remains static and your boat is shown moving across it as progress is made. As the boat’s position approaches the edge of the screen, the chart area is redrawn to show what is ahead of you.
4.12 Journey planning or 1. Open the Route or Track list. 2. Highlight a route or track in the list. 3. Toggle between SHOW and HIDE settings with the ROUTE ON CHART or TRACK ON CHART softkey. Note: The active route is always displayed irrespective of the display status. Declutter Declutter allows you to reduce the amount of detailed information shown on the chart. To turn declutter ON or OFF: 1. Press the PRESENTATION soft key. 2. Press the DECLUTTER soft key to toggle ON or OFF as required.
3. Press the TIDAL DATA or CURRENT DATA soft key. A dialog box appears containing additional data and a tidal or current curve as appropriate for the selected area. You can now use the trackpad to select the relevant time and the soft keys to select the relevant date. To show information using the FIND NEAREST soft key: 1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the required position. 2. Press OK. 3. Press the FIND NEAREST soft key. A dialog box appears listing the available options. 4.
To set the animation date: 4. Press the SET DATE soft keys. The following soft key options appear in the toolbar: • NAV - shows the standard chart view. If FISH is selected and no data is available for the current position, (FISH) is shown in the databar to indicate that the system is in bathymetric mode but does not have data.
Details of ports, port and business services • Requires navionics chart card with port and business services data. To display port services Various symbols on the chart indicate the location of business services and points of interest. 1. 2. 3. 4. These locations are indicated using the following symbols. Business services/points of interest symbols Type of business/services available. Highlight a port symbol. Press OK. Highlight a service. Press the VIEW DETAILS softkey.
Panoramic and aerial photographs Overlay area Requires navionics chart card with aerial photography. You can choose whether the aerial overlay is shown for land areas only, or for land and sea areas. In some regions an aerial photo overlay is available to enhance your chart view. The overlay covers navigable waters and an area up to 3 miles from the coast including US lakes and inland waters. The availability of a panoramic photograph is indicated on the chart by the camera icon.
4.13 Chart setup FUNCTION There are three ways you can change chart settings: • Chart Setup Menu. • Cartography Setup Menu. • Presentation softkey (see page 52). Changes are retained when you power off. Vector Width Sets the width of the COG and HEADING chart vector lines. Auto System automatically creates track points. Time For track point creation by a specified time. Distance For track point creation by a specified distance.
Datum The Chart application and your paper charts must use the same datum to correlate accurately. The default datum for the display is WGS1984. If that is not suitable, you can change it to one from the set provided under the Datum option on the Chart Setup menu. If you have a Raymarine GPS attached, it will automatically update when you adjust the datum. If you use a third-party GPS, you need to update its datum separately.
FUNCTION OPTIONS FUNCTION OPTIONS Safety Contour Areas with depths shallower that the specified value are shaded in a darker blue than those areas with depths greater than the specified value. OFF 7ft 10ft 16ft 20ft 33ft 66ft (Contour always drawn at or deeper than the selected depth). Marine Features Cables, nature of seabed points, tide station, current stations and port information. ON OFF Land Features The cartographic features that are displayed on the land.
Chart scale Use the Range key to change the scale of your chart view. When you zoom in, you see a smaller area of the chart in more detail (larger scale). When you zoom out, you see a greater area of the chart in less detail (smaller scale). 2. Select Alarm Setup. 3. Choose the appropriate sub-menu. 4. For detailed information about alarm configurations, see Alarm Setup Menu on page 132.
Chapter 5: 3D chart application REQUIRES UPGRADED CARTOGRAPHY The 3D chart gives you an accurate, three-dimensional view of the area around your vessel. This can help you navigate more confidently if the area is new to you or if visibility is poor. Navigation functions are available in the 3D chart. Chapter contents • 5.1 Safety and system requirements on page 65 • 5.2 3D chart operation on page 65 • 5.3 Using the standard and 3D charts together on page 69 • 5.
5.1 Safety and system requirements 5.2 3D chart operation Range Horizontal distance across screen (halfway up the window or at center of view). Shown in selected system units. Safety Mode Shows mode application is working iin. Boat symbol Boat's position on chart. Select sail or power boat. Rotation Shows in degrees true, how far the on-screen view has been rotated from your boat's heading. WARNING: Navigation aid This product is intended to serve only as an aid to navigation.
The 3D chart has the following features: Active and Planning modes • Choice of operating modes; Active or Planning. • Ability to change the view point. You can choose to view the 3D chart application in one of two modes: • 360o rotation of the selected view. • Active action mode. • Planning mode. • o 1 - 90o pitch angle. • Ability to exaggerate the view. • Ability to synchronize 2D and 3D charts. • Ability to indicate the area that your fishfinder transducer cone covers - if fitted.
Active action mode Changing the view Provided that your system has a valid fix, this is the default mode when you first open the 3D chart application. The screen shows an aerial view of the 3D chart as if you are above your boat, slightly behind it and looking forward (eye point). As the boat moves forward the chart automatically updates and reveals the changing view ahead. There are four view options to choose from: forward, aft, port and starboard. 2.431nm PRT ROTATE 106oT 2.
To select the view option To adjust exaggeration 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. Press the 3D VIEW OPTIONS softkey. Toggle to your preferred view on the VIEW TO softkey. Press OK. Making the view clearer If required, the 3D chart view can be made clearer using the following features: • Exaggeration. • Declutter. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. Press the 3D VIEW OPTIONS softkey. Press ADJUST EXAGGERATION. Use the trackpad to set your level of exaggeration. Press OK.
5.3 Using the standard and 3D charts together 3D view locator If the area in which you are navigating is unfamiliar, or visibility is poor, working with standard and 3D chart windows side-by-side can give you extra confidence and information. With the charts displayed side by side, a comprehensive view of the surrounding area is available. The view locator is a polygon displayed on the standard chart which outlines the boundaries of the area shown on the 3D chart.
Chart synchronization To synchronize the standard chart with the 3D chart Chart synchronization enables you to synchronize heading, range and position information on the 2D and 3D charts. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. When chart synchronization is ON: 2D/3D synchronization is flagged in the status bars. • Pressing FIND SHIP from any synchronized application returns the 3D chart to the default view and synchronizes the 2D chart to the same view.
5.4 Aerial photography overlay 5.5 Setting up the 3D chart You can overlay aerial photography onto the 3D image. This can help you interpret the chart view of your surroundings. Aerial photography is available for the navigable waters up to three miles inside the coastline. Beyond these limits, land appears green (on color charts) or grey (on black-and-white charts). The 3D chart setup menu is available from the system setup menu.
Chapter 6: Fishfinder application D MODELS ONLY. The fishfinder uses acoustic sounding to display fish, seabed structure, and underwater obstructions like wrecks. Chapter contents • 6.1 The fishfinder screen on page 73 • 6.2 How the fishfinder works on page 73 • 6.3 Interpreting the Fishfinder image on page 74 • 6.4 Fishfinder Pre-set operation on page 75 • 6.5 Changing the depth range on page 79 • 6.6 Presentation options on page 80 • 6.7 Placing waypoints on page 84 • 6.
6.1 The fishfinder screen 6.2 How the fishfinder works The fishfinder displays a scrolling image of the seabed, updating from the right as your vessel makes progress. The fishfinder application uses a built in processor to interpret acoustic signals and build up a detailed picture of the seabed. A transducer on the bottom of the boat sends pulses of sound waves into the water and measures the time it takes for the sound wave to travel to the bottom and back.
6.3 Interpreting the Fishfinder image Factors influencing the readout When an object is detected, it is displayed on screen as a mark. Bottom indications The bottom usually produces a strong echo. These images indicate the bottom conditions as follows:. A hard bottom (sand) produces a thin line The quality and accuracy of the display can be influenced by a number of factors including boat speed, depth, object size, background noise and transducer frequency.
Transducer frequency Your transducer may support a number of frequencies. The same target will appear differently when the transducer frequency is changed. The lower the frequency, the broader the mark. For information on setting the transducer frequency see Transducer settings on page 87. Clutter / Background noise The fishfinder picture may be impaired by echoes received from floating or submerged debris, air bubbles or even the boats movement.
To change the display mode Zoom split 1. Press the appropriate ADJUST... softkey. 2. For dual frequency screens, select FREQ1 or FREQ2.to select which frequency display you wish to change. 3. Press the SELECT VIEW softkey. 4. Use the track pad up/down to select the required display mode. With the zoom display mode you can split the screen and display the zoomed image alongside the standard fishfinder image (ZOOM SPLIT).
To select the zoom factor: Bottom lock and bottom shift 1. Press the ZOOM softkey. 2. On the ZOOM FACTOR key, toggle between pre-defined settings or select xR to set a factor manually. For manual settings, adjust the zoom factor with the trackpad. 3. Press OK to accept your setting. The Bottom Lock function applies a filter to flatten the image of the seabed and make any objects on or just above it easier to discern.
Using A-Scope to view a live image A-SCOPE Modes softkey 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 AScope feature. The width of the bottom area covered by the AScope is indicated by the number at the bottom of the window. The A-Scope has the following display modes: To display the A-Scope image 1. Press the SELECT VIEW softkey. 2.
6.5 Changing the depth range To return to the standard fishfinder image You can change the depth range for the fishfinder screen. 1. Press the RANGE softkey to select AUTO. 2. Press OK. You can choose from either: • an automatic adjustment whereby the display automatically show the shallowest required range. • manual adjustment of the depth range, up to the maximum depth displayed on the scrolling bottom and A-Scope images. Changes to the range affect all fishfinder windows.
6.6 Presentation options The PRESENTATION softkey gives you access to VRM features (for measuring depth and distance), frequency view selection and a scroll control. These settings affect the monitor you are working on. Gain and power The gain settings alter the way the fishfinder processes background noise (also called clutter). Use of these settings can improve the fishfinder readout. For optimum performance, use the auto settings. Gain settings To adjust gain settings: 1.
TVG (Time Varied Gain) Dual / Single frequency view The TVG (Time Varied Gain) reduces clutter by varying the gain throughout the water column. This function is useful for reducing the appearance of ‘noise’. Dual frequency operation allows the sonar to operate and display 2 frequencies simultaneously. Increasing the TVG value increases the maximum depth to which TVG is applied; decreasing it reduces the maximum depth.
Measuring depth and distance The fishfinder display gives you various methods of measuring depth and distance: marked by the cursor, is indicated in the data bar at the top of the screen. This performs in a similar way to a VRM, but without lines. • VRMs - to indicate the distance behind your boat and the depth below of selected objects. Note: When multiple fishfinder windows are open, we recommend you have the depth reading displayed in at least one window.
Adjusting the scroll mode and speed To make a measurement using VRM 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. Press the VRM softkey. Toggle to ON. Pause the display to make it easier to position the VRM over the object. 5. Take your measurements: 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.
6.7 Placing waypoints 6.8 Fishfinder alarms You can pause the scrolling image to place a waypoint at a position or target that you want to return to at a later date. When a waypoint is placed, its details are added to the Waypoint List and a vertical line labelled WPT is placed on screen. You can edit waypoints and navigate to them in an active fishfinder window. There are a number of alarm messages associated with the fishfinder application.
6.9 Fishfinder Setup Menu This section describes the settings you can change using the fishfinder setup menu. The setup menu contains settings that are likely to be changed infrequently. For information on how to use setup menus, see Setup menus on page 25. Manual frequency selection If you select a frequency manually, the fishfinder operates at that fixed frequency.
To open the fishfinder setup menu Example display settings 1. Make a fishfinder window active. 2. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button. 3. Select Fishfinder Setup. Option Gain: Auto High 200 kHz: Auto Standard fishfinder image The standard fishfinder image displays the bottom as a combination of features (mud, sand, fish targets etc) with various sonar signal strengths. Available settings 75 75.
Transducer settings • Nearby vessels equipped with a fishfinder, or certain physical conditions (like hard seabeds), can affect the DSM. Its setup menus enable you to change settings to allow for this. Trip Counter Reset Zero the trip counter. • Note: The setup options available depend upon the transducer fitted to your vessel. Interference Rejection Removes spikes caused by interference from other fishfinderenabled vessels.
Chapter 7: Sirius weather (US only) Requires a Raymarine SR50 Sirius weather receiver. With a Raymarine SR50 Sirius Weather Receiver installed in your boat’s system and a suitable subscription purchased, historical, live and forecast weather can be superimposed onto a world map. This can be used to check the weather for your current position or areas that you are planning to visit. This chapter should be read in conjunction with your Sirius Weather Receiver handbook: Chapter contents • 7.
7.1 System requirements 7.2 Using Sirius Weather Before you can use the weather application you need to: • Obtain a Sirius ID number. (For full details, see the Sirius Installation handbook.) • Customize a page set to include a weather application. • Specify the weather elements that you wish to display. • For the A-Series to display weather data, it must be connected to an SR50 Sirius Receiver which is supplying the appropriate data.
Specifying meteorological elements To display additional data for meteorological objects You can choose to view textual weather reports or animated graphics for specific weather element. 1. Highlight the object. 2. If a pop-up indicates that additional data is available, press OK to see it. To specify meteorological elements 1. Make a weather window active. 2. Press the DISPLAY GRAPHICS softkey. 3. Select a weather element and make the appropriate setting for each element you are interested in. 4.
Storm track symbols Storm Tracks symbols Tropical storm Hurricane (Category 1-5) Tropical disturbance, tropical depression Surface pressure High / low pressure (blue & red) Warm front (red) Occluded front (purple) Color Precipitation type Intensity (dBz) Yellow Rain 40-44 Orange Rain 45-49 Light red Rain 50-54 Dark red Rain 55 + Light blue Snow 5-19 Dark blue Snow 20 + Light pink Mixed 5-19 Dark pink Mixed 20 + Cold front (blue) Trough (brown) Stationary front (red-blue)
D8570_1 Sea surface temperature (SST) The temperature range of the sea surface is indicated by shading, from low temperatures to higher temperatures through blue-greenyellow-orange-red. Canadian radar Intensity (mm/hr) Medium green 1.01-4.00 Dark green 4.01-12.00 Yellow 12.01-24.00 Orange 24.01-50.00 Light red 50.01-100 Dark red 100.01 + Tracking storms You can use the STORM TRACK function to monitor significant storms in your area.
Tropical storm data Surface observation stations Tropical storm data can be displayed for a selected storm. The data includes: You can view current or historical weather data at surface observation stations. The storm’s name, type, date and time. • The position, direction and speed of travel of the storm. • The pressure and maximum wind speed and gusts.
Wind Waves This option displays the current wind direction and magnitude. You can choose (using the Weather Setup Menu) to display the wind symbol as either an arrow or a wind barb. Wind arrows give an indication of wind speed - the larger the arrow the stronger the wind. This option gives you wave period, wave direction and wave height data.
Surface pressure 7.3 Animated weather graphics This option shows surface pressure data using standard meteorological symbols. The animated weather feature allows you to view an animation from the current time for: Example Drg • The forecast for wind and wave activity or surface pressure. • The weather radar history loop (NOWRad). You cannot display information by moving the cursor over a symbol when animation is running.
7.4 Viewing weather reports Watchbox warnings The following weather reports are available: When a tornado or thunderstorm warning is received, the system generates a watchbox alert: • Tropical statements. • Marine warnings. • Marine zone forecasts. • Watchbox warnings. Warning type and period for which warning is valid Each report type may contain several bulletins; the window can be scrolled to view all the data. Watchbox report text 1. Press the WEATHER REPORTS softkey. 2.
7.5 Troubleshooting Displaying marine watchboxes When the marine watchboxes feature is ON (default), any regions for which a watchbox is valid are highlighted on the weather map as a red polygon. D8608_1 Watchbox alert warning area To show or hide watchboxes 1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. 2. Toggle to the appropriate setting on the WATCHBOX softkey.
2. Select Weather Setup menu. FUNCTION OPTION Sirius Weather User ID Details the Weather ID obtained from Sirius and keyed in on your display. (as advised) Wind Symbol Graphic used for wind symbol Arrow Barb Marine Watchbox Alerts Enables alert when watchbox is issued.
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Chapter 8: Sirius Audio (US only) Requires a Raymarine SR50 Sirius weather receiver. If you have a Sirius SR50 data receiver installed, you can use the A-Series system to control satellite radio broadcasts. Refer to the SR50 documentation for installation information. Chapter contents • 8.1 Using Sirius Radio on page 101 • 8.2 Parental locking on page 104 • 8.
8.1 Using Sirius Radio To start using Sirius radio 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button. 2. Select Sirius Satellite Radio from the options displayed. The Sirius Radio Control screen opens: Information contained on the Sirius Radio Control screen includes: • Current channel name, number and category • Play data for the current channel • Date and time • Receiver ID and signal strength Use the softkeys and trackpad to control audio functions.
Trackpad left First channel in the previous category. Trackpad right First channel in the next category. Scanning channels The Scan function automatically tunes to all channels in turn. To scan channels Browsing channels The browse function allows you to view play data for channels without tuning to them. To browse channels 1. On the Sirius Audio Control screen, press the BROWSE softkey. Pressing this key displays the Channel List or Preset List for browsing.
Presets 4. Press MOVE TO NEW PRESET. You can assign up to 18 channels to presets to make tuning, scanning and browsing easier. To assign a channel to a preset, use the PRESETS softkey from the main control screen or the EDIT PRESETS softkey from either of the following screens: Note: You can overwrite a channel that has already been assigned to a preset, but you will be prompted to confirm the action.
8.2 Parental locking You can set up blocks on selected channels so that they can only be played if a correct password is entered. Parental locking must be enabled for the blocks on your selected channels to be effective. By default, blocking is not enabled. To enable blocking 1. Press the SETUP CHANNELS softkey. 2. Press the PARENTAL LOCK ON/OFF softkey so that ON is highlighted. 5. Repeat steps 3-4 for each additional channel you want to block. 6.
To set up a song or artist alert • Press the ALERTS softkey to open the Edit Alerts screen. This screen shows ten favorites and the song playing currently. • You can delete a favourite from the list, add the current song or artist to the list or switch the favorites alert off. • You can also mark a channel or song as a favourite by pressing the ASSIGN TO ALERT softkey while scanning.
Chapter 9: Navtex With a suitable Navtex integrated receiver connected to your A-Series Display you are able to receive and show marine safety information including weather forecasts and marine warnings. Major areas of coverage include the Mediterranean Sea, The North Sea, coastal areas around Japan and areas around the North American continent. This chapter should be read in conjunction with your Navtex receiver handbook. Chapter contents • 9.1 Setting up Navtex on page 107 • 9.
9.1 Setting up Navtex 9.3 The Navtex message window Before you are able to view Navtex messages you need to enable Navtex by setting the NMEA port appropriately.
9.4 Managing Navtex messages Management options for Navtex messages allow you to: • Select categories for which the A-Series will show alerts. • Erase messages. • Sort the message list. Sorting the message list By default the message list sorts by the date and time the message was received (DATE) with the most recent message at the top. If required, you can sort the list by station identifier (STN) or by message category (CAT). To sort the message list 1.
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Chapter 10: AIS Requires a compatible AIS receiver and VHF radio. With your A-Series Display connected to a suitable Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver you will be able to access information broadcast between other suitability equipped boats and shore based stations. This information is used to provide fast, automatic and accurate hazard awareness and collision avoidance data. This chapter should be read in conjunction with your AIS receiver handbook. Chapter contents • 10.
10.1 Background information Classes of AIS data AIS broadcasts information between vessels and shore-based stations on VHF frequencies in the maritime band. This information is used to provide fast, automatic and accurate collision-avoidance data. It can operate in radar blind spots and can detect smaller (AISequipped) vessels than radar can. AIS data is defined as Class A or Class B. The sending and receiving of Class A data is compulsory for larger vessels.
10.2 Setting up AIS 10.3 Using AIS Before you are able to view AIS targets you need to set up the NMEA port appropriately. AIS is a selectable layer of the chart application. To enable AIS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button to open the setup menu Use the Trackpad to select the System setup menu Scroll down to and select the System Integration menu Select the NMEA Port Setting Choose the appropriate setting. Press OK To switch AIS layer on 1.
AIS Layer The AIS screen The AIS Layer Setup Menu allows you to: Suitably AIS-enabled vessels (or AIS ‘targets’) appear as triangular symbols. Up to 100 targets can be displayed. Select target types displayed (ALL or DANGEROUS). • Switch AIS safety messages on or off. • View the list of active AIS alarms. Heading Large vessel To display the AIS Layer Setup Menu Direction of turn 1. Ensure the AIS LAYER is set to ON (see Using AIS on page 112,). 2. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button. 3.
AIS Target symbols 10.4 Safe zones AIS target symbols are summarized below. A safe zone is a circular area created about your boat. If an AIS target (i.e a vessel transmitting AIS data) enters this area, your ASeries will consider it as dangerous and sound an appropriate alarm. The perimeter of the safe zone appears on-screen as a red ring around your vessel icon. Sleeping target Target not activated, dangerous or lost. Activated target Target activated i.e. AIS vector displayed.
Time to safe zone 10.5 AIS display options The time to safe zone feature calculates how long it will take other AIS equipped vessels to reach your safe zone, based on their AIS data. Displaying AIS vectors To set the time to safe zone: 1. Press the TARGET TRACKING soft key. 2. Press the AIS OPTIONS soft key. The AIS options dialog box appears. 3. Select Time to Safe Zone and set the required time. 4. Press OK.
AIS list or The AIS list provides collision-avoidance data for the highlighted target: 1. Select the target on the AIS list. 2. Press the VIEW FULL AIS DATA softkey. AIS Options softkey D9092_1 The AIS OPTIONS softkey provides a number of configuration settings. To display the AIS List 1. Make a chart window active, with AIS Layer turned on. 1. Press the AIS OPTION softkey. 2. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey. 3. Select AIS LIST.
10.6 Messages and alarms 10.7 AIS alarms Safety messages In addition to the dangerous target alarm, the system generates an alarm when a dangerous target becomes lost (this happens if the AIS signal from a tracked vessel is not received for more than 20 seconds). When AIS Safety Messages is on (controlled from the AIS Layer Setup Menu), incoming safety messages from vessels, shore stations and mobile stations are displayed in a pop-up box.
To acknowledge an AIS alarm 1. Press either the REMOVE MESSAGE or VIEW AIS ALARM LIST softkey. 2. Acknowledge the message at your AIS unit. Note: Alarms remain active until they are acknowledged on the AIS unit. Removing the message or adding it to the Alarm list on your A-Series system does not cancel the alarm.
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Chapter 11: Data and Engine monitors The A-Series can display data from compatible equipment and engines connected to the NMEA and SeaTalkng inputs. Chapter contents • 11.1 System requirements on page 121 • 11.2 Data application on page 121 • 11.3 Engine monitor on page 122 • 11.4 Customizing data panels on page 124 See also… • www.raymarine.com for information about compatible engines and related software updates. • For connection details refer to the separate installation guide.
11.1 System requirements Engine requirements • Compatible engines only. Your engine requires a NMEA 2000 interface. Check with your engine manufacturer for compatibility. • Most engine types require a connecting cable from the engine manufacturer. 11.2 Data application The data application page is shown as a data panel. Each panel provides various data regarding your system and envireonment.
Preset data panels 11.3 Engine monitor The data application has 5 preset panels, each of which provides a particular category of data. The engine monitor application provides data regarding your engine and associated resources. Panel Type Navigation Waypoint Route Fishing Sailing 50 50 75 25 Vessel position Active waypoint 0 75 25 0 100 100 % TTG % Fuel 1 VMG - Waypoint Fuel 2 Depth Cog Sog Fuel Rate 11.61 gals/h Speed Fuel Rate 13.
To set engine and tachometer values 2. Press the appropriate softkey. 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button and select Panel Setup Menu. 2. Set the number of engines. 3. Set the maximum tachometer range. Temperature and fuel units Preset engine monitor panels The engine application has 5 preset panels, each of which provides a particular category of engine data.
11.4 Customizing data panels You can customize each panel by changing any or all of the following attributes: To split cells 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button and select Panel Setup Menu. 2. Select the cell you want to split. 3. Press the vertical or horizontal SPLIT CELL softkey as appropriate. • Panel name. • Size and number of data cells. • Cell data: a cell can contain any transducer- or internally-calculated data that is available on NMEA or SeaTalk.
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Chapter 12: System Setup and Customizing This chapter details the settings available on the system Setup menu. Chapter contents • 12.1 Page sets on page 127 • 12.2 Databar and Compass on page 127 • 12.3 Compass Setup on page 128 • 12.4 GPS status on page 128 • 12.5 System-wide settings on page 130 See also For instructions on how to use the menus, see Using the display on page 14.
12.1 Page sets 4. Press OK when complete. If none of the default page sets suit you, you can edit them to display the application and page layouts you want. Databar option Settings • Layout and split-screen arrangements Type and Position • Add or remove applications from the page sets Top Data Side Data Top Compass OFF To configure a page set 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the system Setup menu. Open the Select Page Set screen. Highlight the page set you want to edit.
Data groups Data (abbreviations in brackets) VESSEL Vessel position (Ves Pos) Course over ground/Speed over ground (COG/SOG) Heading Speed Wind velocity made good (VMG Wind) Waypoint velocity made good (VMG Wpt) Log trip Log Trip Ground Log/Trip 1 Ground Log Ground Trip 1 Ground Trip 2 Ground Trip 3 Ground Trip 4 Rudder NAVIGATION Cross track error (XTE) Waypoint (WPT) DEPTH Depth ENVIRONMENT Pressure Air temperature (Air Temp) Sea temperature (Sea Temp) Set drift WIND True wind Apparent wind (Ap
For each tracked satellite, this screen provides: circumstances, the figure should be in the region of 1.0. • satellite number • signal strength bar Satellite differential system • status • azimuth angle Select the satellite group(s) appropriate to your area using the Other Set Up softkey: • elevation angle • WAAS - United States • A sky-view to show the position of tracked satellites • EGNOS - Europe • MSAS - Japan • GAGAN - India To view GPS status 1.
12.5 System-wide settings MENU ITEM The following tables detail the options available under each of the system-wide menu items. To access system settings 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button. 2. Select the appropriate menu from those available System Setup menu MENU ITEM OPTIONS Position Mode Controls whether the position is expressed in latitude and longitude co-ordinates or Loran TDs.
MENU ITEM Ground Trip Reset... Resets the chosen ground trip distance counter to zero. OPTIONS Ground Trip 1 - 4 Reset Settings Reset Resets all system setup menus, including page sets and the data bar to the factory default. Waypoints, routes and tracks are NOT removed. Settings and Data Reset Resets all system setup menus, including page sets and the data bar to the factory default. Waypoints, routes and tracks are deleted.
MENU ITEM OPTIONS MENU ITEM OPTIONS Pressure Units Select required pressure unit. Bar Psi Kpa NMEA Output Setup Allows you to switch off individual NMEA out sentences Volume Units Select required volume unit. US Gallons Imp Gallons Litres APB, BWC, BWR, DBT, DPT, GGA, GLL, MTW, RMA, RMB, RMC, RSD, RTE, TTM, VHW, VLW, VTG, WPL, ZDA System Integration Setup Menu. System integration is a sub-menu from the system setup menu.
3. Select the appropriate alarms category from those available. MENU ITEM OPTIONS System Alarms Setup Temperature Alarm If this alarm is set to ON, an alarm is triggered if the temperature moves into or out of the range that you have specified in Lower Temperature Limit /Upper Temperature Limit. OFF ON Lower Temperature Limit Specifies the lower limit of the sea temperature range that is to trigger the Temperature Alarm. 60°F 0°-99.
MENU ITEM OPTIONS MENU ITEM OPTION Offtrack Alarm Switches the off-track alarm on or off OFF ON OFF ON Offtrack Alarm XTE If the Offtrack Alarm is set to ON, an alarm is triggered when the XTE for any current navigation, exceeds the value that you have specified. 0.3nm 0.01 - 9.99nm (or equivalent in the selected Distance Unit) Shallow Depth Alarm Switches the shallow depth alarm on or off. If a DSM is not connected, this cannot be set.
AIS Alarms Setup Dangerous Targets Alarm Switches the alarm for dangerous targets to on or off. When OFF, the AIS alarm off icon is displayed in the status bar. OFF ON AIS Alarm List Details the identity, description, time and acknowledgement of alarm messages received from an AIS receiver. Display setup MENU OPTION OPTIONS Soft key Autohide Controls whether the toolbar is automatically hidden if not used for a period of 10 seconds. Pressing any key re-displays it.
Chapter 13: Storing data and Chart / CF cards CF (CompactFlash) cards expand the capabilities of your A-Series Multifunction Display. They provide the means to update cartography with Navionics chart cards, and also act as a storage device for routes, waypoints and other data. Chapter contents • 13.1 Card use and information on page 137 • 13.2 Storing and retrieving data on page 139 • 13.3 Sending and receiving data with a computer on page 140 • 13.
13.1 Card use and information CAUTION: CompactFlash cards When installing CompactFlash cards ensure that the card is fitted the correct way around. DO NOT try to force the card into position as this may result in irreparable damage to the card. Removing the CompactFlash card while information is being written to or read from it may cause damage to the card and loss of all data. DO NOT use a metallic instrument such as a screwdriver or pliers to remove a card, as doing this can cause irreparable damage.
Using the card slot Removing a CompactFlash card Only remove the card while the CF Card Removal message is displayed. Removing a card without accessing the setup menu may result in a system crash and/or loss of data. To remove a CompactFlash card with the unit powered ON: D11369-1 Inserting a CompactFlash card Chart cards can be inserted and removed while a chart is displayed. To insert a CompactFlash card: 1. Open the chart card door. 2.
13.2 Storing and retrieving data You can archive data to a CompactFlash card for safe-keeping or retrieval at a later date. Alternatively, you can transfer data to another instrument or PC using NMEA. When navigation is active, you can also receive waypoints, routes and tracks from a PC, SeaTalk and NMEA instruments (see page 140). Do not use your Navionics chart cards for storing and retrieving data, as doing so may delete or corrupt the cartography. To save data to a CF card 1.
13.3 Sending and receiving data with a computer You can transfer and retrieve waypoints or routes to and from another instrument or PC using NMEA. With a RayTech 6.0’s planner you can transfer waypoints and routes via a CF memory card. Such transfers require that the PC be connected to the display’s NMEA port via a serial data cable. To transfer or receive information from a computer 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button to display the System Setup Menu. 2. Select the ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER option. 3.
Disabled data/functions To change the password When Password Protection is ON and you have not entered a password you cannot: 1. Select Change Password on the Waypoint Password Setup menu. • View details of waypoint and route databases. • Edit waypoints or routes. Enabling and disabling password protection • Goto an existing waypoint. • Follow a route. • View waypoints on screen (even when the SHOW/HIDE status is set to SHOW).
Chapter 14: Maintenance and troubleshooting This chapter deals with maintenance and troubleshooting for the A-Series Multifunction Display, and covers the following: Chapter contents • 14.1 Safety on page 143 • 14.2 Routine checks on page 143 • 14.3 Resetting the system on page 144 • 14.4 Troubleshooting on page 145 • 14.5 Contacting Raymarine on page 147 • 14.6 Contacting Navionics on page 148 • 14.
14.1 Safety WARNING: High voltages The display unit contains high voltages. DO NOT remove the display unit covers or attempt to service the equipment. WARNING: Service and Maintenance This product contains no user serviceable components. Please refer all maintenance and repair to authorized Raymarine dealers. Unauthorized repair may affect your warranty. 14.2 Routine checks The A-Series Multifunction Display is a sealed unit.
3. Allow the window to dry naturally. 4. If any smears remain, very gently wipe the window with a clean microfiber cleaning cloth - available from an opticians. 14.3 Resetting the system You can reset your A-Series display in one of two ways: When cleaning the display window DO NOT: • Settings reset. • Use any abrasive materials, including a dry cloth. • Settings and data reset. • Do not use any cleaning solutions, polishes or sprays. • Do not use a jet wash.
To apply a settings and data reset at power on: 14.4 Troubleshooting 1. Press and hold the left-most softey whilst powering on the unit. All Raymarine products are, prior to packing and shipping, subject to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs. However, if the unit develops a fault please refer to the following table to identify the most likely cause and the corrective action required to restore normal operation.
System switches OFF Boat icon not shown in the correct geographical position • Check power supply cable is undamaged and that all connections are tight and free from corrosion. • Check GPS status. • Check that the display unit is not in simulator mode. • Check the boat’s power supply for faulty connections. • Perform the chart offset operation.
14.5 Contacting Raymarine your unit, you should contact the Technical Support Department to verify your requirements. Using the website Technical Support For the latest information on Raymarine products visit the website at www.raymarine.com.
In Europe 14.6 Contacting Navionics In Europe, Raymarine support, service and accessories may be obtained from your authorized dealer or by contacting: For questions about Navionics cartography, contact Navionics directly through their website at www.navionics.com, or contact Navionics Customer Support for your region as detailed below.
Balmain NSW 2041 Australia Tel: +61-2-9555-2522 Fax: +61-2-9555-2900 14.7 Contacting Sirius For questions about the Sirius Marine Weather Service, contact: www.sirius.com/marineweather Tel: 1-800-869-5480 e-mail: sales@navionics.com.au Navionics UK PO Box 38 Plymouth PL9 8YY England Tel: +44 (0)1752 204735 Fax: +44 (0) 1752 204736 e-mail: sales@navionics.co.
DISCLAIMERS.fm Page 150 Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:04 AM Appendix A: Disclaimers and licenses NAVIONICS CHART DATA END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT NOTES: READ THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE ELECTRONIC CHARTS PRELOADED IN YOUR RAYMARINE® DEVICE (THE "PRODUCT").
DISCLAIMERS.fm Page 151 Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:04 AM NAVIGATION AND YOU SHOULD PURCHASE AN UPGRADED VERSION OF THE CARTOGRAPHY DATA INFORMATION FOR THE RELEVANT GEOGRAPHIC AREA. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE WHETHER CHART DATA IN THE PRODUCT HAVE BEEN LABELED OBSOLETE BY CHECKING WWW.NAVIONICS.COM OR CONTACTING NAVIONICS AT INFO@NAVIONICS.COM in the customer's possession, the First retail purchaser shall mean the customer in possession of the vessel at the time of Product installation.
DISCLAIMERS.fm Page 152 Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:04 AM LIMITED WARRANTY: You purchased the Chart Data and Related Materials together with, or pre-loaded on, the Product. Navionics warrants that during the Warranty period (i) Navionics has the right to grant you the rights to use the Chart Data and Related Materials as provided by this Agreement; and (ii) the Chart Data substantially represents the navigational charts issued by the national hydrographic offices for the geographic area covered.
DISCLAIMERS.fm Page 153 Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:04 AM Sirius weather Notwithstanding any wording to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement shall exclude or in any way limit Navionics' or Raymarine's liability for fraud, or for death and personal injury caused by its negligence, or any other liability to the extent the same may not be excluded or limited as a matter of law.
DISCLAIMERS.fm Page 154 Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:04 AM ORINDIRECTLY BY THE PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCEOF OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR BY THE NEGLIGENCE, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, OF WSI AND/OR SIRIUS SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO GENERAL MONEY DAMAGES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY THE SUBSCRIBER TO SIRIUS HEREUNDER FOR THE MOST RECENT SIX MONTHS OF SERVICE.
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