Basic operation instructions English (en-US) Date: 03-2017 Document number: 81369-1 © 2017 Raymarine UK Limited
Important information about this document This document provides an introduction to using your Raymarine multifunction display, covering only basic operations. To obtain the complete “LightHouse 3 Advanced operations” document, visit the Raymarine website. The document is available in 2 different formats: 1. Free download (PDF format) 2. Purchase a printed manual (paperback book format) www.raymarine.
Contents Chapter 1 Important information ................................................. 8 Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Chapter 2 Setup......................................................................... 9 2.1 Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.11 Sidebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 3.12 Data overlays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 3.13 Editing the split ratio of a Splitscreen app page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Chapter 4 Chart app............................................................
Customizing existing Data pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Chapter 8 Camera app ............................................................... 52 8.1 Camera app overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Camera app controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1: Important information Warning: Ensure safe navigation This product is intended only as an aid to navigation and must never be used in preference to sound navigational judgment. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all the current information needed for safe navigation, and the captain is responsible for their prudent use.
Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Getting started Powering on the display When power is available to the MFD but the MFD is switched off, the Power symbol will be illuminated. To power on the display: 1. Swipe your finger from left to right across the Power button swipe area. The MFD will power up. Powering off the display 1. Swipe your finger from left to right across the Power button swipe area. The Shortcuts menu is displayed.
2. Press and hold the Power symbol until the screen switches off. Note: When powered off, the unit may still draw a small amount of power from the battery, if this is a concern unplug the power supply or switch off at the breaker. Switching on and off at the breaker If you wish to ensure that the MFD is not consuming any power then it must be switched off at the breaker or have the power cable unplugged.
First power up Limitation on Use acknowledgement After you have completed the Startup wizard the Limitation on Use (LoU) disclaimer is displayed. You must read and agree to the terms in order to use your MFD. Selecting OK means you have accepted the terms of use. Data sources menu When a system includes multiple sources of a data type, such as depth data, the system will choose the most appropriate source for the data. If you prefer, you can manually select your own data source.
Each tab enables you to view and select your preferred data source. The currently active data source will display its current value is use. Data source selection can be manual or set to automatic: • Auto — your MFD will automatically select a device. • Manual — you can manually select your preferred device. Networked MFDs will automatically be updated to use the Data sources selected on your Data master MFD.
Settings tab Description Wind Enables you to choose a source of data for Wind readings. Time and Date Enables you to select the device you want to use for the time and date information used by your MFD. Identifying engines Engine data can be displayed on your MFD if your engines are transmitting the relevant supported data on to the MFD network. If your system has mislabelled your engines then you can correct this using the Engine identification wizard.
2. Select how you want your depth to appear: i. Below transducer (default) — No offset required ii. Below keel — Enter the distance between the transducer face and the bottom of the Keel. iii. Below waterline —Enter the distance between the bottom of your Keel and the waterline. 3. If your transducer includes a temperature sensor then you can also configure temperature settings as follows: i. Enable or disable temperature readings as required. ii.
Native card format Supported Format Up to 4 GB FAT12, FAT16 or FAT16B NTFS, FAT32 MicroSDHC (Micro Secure Digital High Capacity) 4 GB to 32 GB FAT32 NTFS, FAT32 MicroSDXC (Micro Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) 32 GB to 2TB exFAT NTFS, FAT32 Type Size MicroSDSC (Micro Secure Digital Standard Capacity) Speed class rating For best performance it is recommended that you use Class 10 or UHS (Ultra High Speed) class memory cards.
• Activate Touchlock • Stop Radar transmitting • Power off • Adjust Brightness Adjusting brightness LCD brightness can be adjusted from the Shortcuts menu. 1. Swipe your finger from left to right across the Power button swipe area. The Shortcuts menu is displayed 2. Move the Display brightness control along the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
2.4 Software updates Updating software using a memory card Raymarine® regularly issues software updates for its products that provides new and enhanced features and improved performance and usability. You should ensure that you have the latest software for your products by regularly checking the Raymarine® website for new software releases. It is recommended that you back up your user data and settings before commencing the software update process. 1. Check the software version of your product.
Chapter 3: Homescreen 3.1 Accepting the Limitations on Use After your MFD has powered up the Homescreen is displayed. 1. Before using the MFD you must accept the Limitations on Use (LoU) disclaimer. To view the full LoU Disclaimer, select ‘more details’. The LoU acknowledgment is displayed each time the display is powered on and for each new user profile. The full LoU text can be accessed at any time from the Getting started tab: Homescreen > Settings > Getting started > View terms of use.
3.2 Homescreen overview All settings and apps can be accessed from the LightHouse™ 3 Homescreen. 1. This area provides GNSS position/fix details. Select the area to view fix accuracy and access GNSS settings. 2. This area identifies the current profile in use. Select the area to Create, Edit or Delete profiles. 3. External device status and system time. Select this area to adjust the UTC time offset. 4. App page icons. Select an icon to open the relevant application page.
You can Customize, Rename or Delete app pages from the Popover options. 2. Select Customize from the Popover options to change which apps are used and the page layout. To Create a new page press and hold on a blank space on the Homescreen. 3. Select the Layout: option to change the page layout. 4. Select the icons for the Apps that you want to be displayed on the page. 5. Select Next and give the page a memorable name. 6. Select Save.
Selecting the Plus (+) icon will create a new profile based on the profile that is currently in use. MFD settings changes are unique to the profile in use and are retained the next time the profile is used. The distance and time that a profile has been active is displayed for each profile. Profile names and icons can be customized. You can also reset the distance and time for each profile. A Guest profile is available for temporary users. Setting changes to the Guest profile are not retained.
Selecting Waypoints, Routes or Tracks will take you to the relevant list where you can manage and customize your data. Selecting Trip will display the trip counters. Selecting Files opens a file browser. Selecting Import/export allows you to back up or restore User data using external storage. 3.6 Settings The Settings menu contains important information and settings for your MFD.
Tab Options • Configure batteries. • Configure fuel tanks. Units • Configure preferred units of measurement. • Configure Bearing mode, Variation and System datum. This display • Assign a Homescreen page or app to start on power up. • Select save location for screenshots. • Pair with a RMK external keypad. • Pair with a wireless Quantum Radar scanner. • Perform a Settings or Factory reset. Network • View list of networked MFDs. • Assign a MFD Data master.
The MOB feature requires your vessel to have a valid position fix from a GNSS receiver. Dead reckoning mode also requires Heading and Speed data. When you activate the MOB alarm: • an audible alarm is sounded which is repeated every 30 seconds until the alarm is cancelled. • a MOB Databar providing Bearing and range from MOB and elapsed time since MOB was initiated is placed along the top of the screen which persists across apps and the Homescreen, the Databar remains until the MOB alarm is cancelled.
3.8 Alarms The Alarm manager can be accessed from the Homescreen. Example: Active alarms list Alarms are raised by system functions, and also external equipment connected to your display. When an Alarm is triggered all networked MFDs will display audible and visual warnings. The onscreen warning provides details of why the alarm has been triggered.
3.9 Satellite navigation / positioning GNSS Status Your vessel’s GNSS position is provided in the top left corner of the Homescreen. You can access fix accuracy and settings by selecting the area. If latitude and longitude is displayed on the Homescreen then you have a valid position fix. If the text turns red then your fix accuracy is low. The sky view on the left side of the page shows the position of navigation satellites and the constellation they belong to.
GNSS Settings The settings for your GNSS receiver (internal or external) can be accessed from the Satellites menu: Homescreen > GNSS popover > Satellites > Settings. From the GNSS Settings tab you can: • activate and deactivate use of Differential positioning (SBAS) • set the COG/SOG filter according to your vessel’s oscillation, which provides more stable COG and SOG readings • enable and disable your MFD’s internal GNSS receiver.
3.10 External devices You can view the status of peripheral devices connected to your MFD using the Status area, located at the top right of the Homescreen. You can also connect and disconnect from some devices using the Status area popover menu. Status area icons The following devices’ status can be reported in the Status area: • AIS • Radar • Sonar module/Transducer Popover menu options From the Options popover you can: • Switch your AIS transceiver between transmitting and silent mode.
3.11 Sidebar The Sidebar is available in all apps and provides quick access to system data. By default the Sidebar is set up to display navigation data. The Sidebar is displayed automatically in the Chart app when a Goto or follow is initiated. It can also be displayed at anytime by sliding your finger from left to right from the left edge of the screen. Swiping right to left will hide the Sidebar.
Data overlays can be customized from: Menu > Page Settings > Edit data overlays. In edit mode, drag the data overlay to the desired location, then pressing and holding on a Data overlay displays the Popover menu where you can Edit, Move, Resize or Delete the Data overlay Select Add to add another overlay or Done to exit edit mode. 3.13 Editing the split ratio of a Splitscreen app page With a Splitscreen app page displayed: 1.
Chapter 4: Chart app 4.1 Chart app overview The Chart app displays a representation of your vessel in relation to land masses and other charted objects, which enables you to plan and navigate to your desired destination. The Chart app requires a GNSS position fix in order to display your vessel at the correct location on a world map. For each instance of the Chart app you can select which electronic cartography that you want to use, the selection will persist over a power cycle.
5 Route You can plan your route in advance by creating a Route using Waypoints to mark each route leg. 6 Destination waypoint During a goto, this is the current destination waypoint. 7 Heading line If Heading data is available then a Heading vector for your vessel can be displayed. 8 COG line If COG data is available then you can display a COG vector for your vessel. 9 Tide indicator Provides Set and drift indicators. Requires the following data; COG, Heading, SOG, and STW (Speed Through Water)..
Chart ranging and panning You can change the range displayed in the Chart app using the onscreen Range controls or by using the pinch-to-zoom multi-touch gesture. You can pan the chart area by swiping your finger across the chart. Selecting a chart card You can use electronic charts from supported vendors to enhance the level of detail provided by the Chart app. The electronic chart card must be inserted into the MFDs MicroSD card reader (or the card reader of an MFD on the same network).
DETAILED This is the default chart mode. Full menu options are available and any changes made are saved to the user profile in use. FISHING Fishing mode optimizes the Chart app for Fishing and displays more detailed contour lines, if supported by your selected cartography. Full menu options are available and any changes made are saved to the user profile in use. SIMPLE In Simple mode chart detail is suppressed to provide a clearer, simpler view for navigation. Only navigation menu options are available.
• show/hide range rings • show/hide Tide and Wind graphics Layers Aerial, AIS, Radar and Range rings can be overlaid on the Chart app. The Layers tab from the Chart app Settings menu: Menu > Settings > Layers provides controls for Chart layers.
View and motion The view and motion tab allows you to control how the chart is displayed in relation to your vessel. Chart motion Chart motion controls how the chart and boat are drawn to keep the boat onscreen as you move. Chart orientation The orientation of the chart affects the alignment of the chart relative to your vessel, route or North. Boat position Adjust the boat position to allow more or less ‘look ahead’ space in front of your boat.
The location you select will become the first waypoint for your route. 3. Select further locations to create Route legs. 4. When your Route is complete, select Finish route build 5. Select Exit return to normal operation. Recording a Track You can record your vessel’s journey using Tracks. 1. Select and hold on your boat icon. 2. Select Start track from the popover menu. Your vessel’s journey will now be recorded. 3.
Chapter 5: Sonar app 5.1 Sonar app overview The Sonar app displays a visualization of the echoes received from a Sonar module and transducer. The Sonar app is compatible with Traditional, CHIRP, DownVision™, SideVision™ and RealVision™ 3D sonar modules and transducers. The Sonar app builds an underwater view of bottom structure and targets in the water column. Multiple Sonar modules can be connected at the same time.
Icon Description Action Waypoint / MOB Place waypoint / activate Man overboard (MOB) alarm Image adjustment Displays onscreen sensitivity / image adjustment controls Resume scrolling When the Sonar app is paused, for Waypoint placement, you can recommence scrolling by selecting the Resume scrolling button. Range/Zoom In When Range is set to Auto, pressing the plus icon activates Zoom mode, subsequent presses will increase the Zoom factor.
• One finger swipe rotates the image. • Two finger swipe moves the image around the screen. • Pinch-to-zoom zooms the image in and out. Opening the Sonar app The Sonar app is opened by selecting a page icon from the Homescreen that includes a Sonar app. Pre-requisites: 1. Ensure your Sonar module is compatible, check the latest details available on the Raymarine website, if in doubt please contact an authorized Raymarine dealer for advice. 2.
Select OK and then choose the Sonar channel you want to use from the list: No transducer connected If the ‘No transducer connected’ warning is displayed then your Sonar module cannot connect to your transducer. Check your transducer connection(s) are correct and free from damage, then power cycle your system. If the transducer is still not found then refer to your equipment’s installation documentation for further troubleshooting information.
Sonar channels The Sonar channels that are available depend on the Sonar module and transducer you have connected. RealVision™ 3D SideVision™ DownVision™ High CHIRP / High Frequency Medium CHIRP / Medium Frequency Low CHIRP / Low Frequency Selecting a Sonar channel The first time you open a new Sonar app page you will be requested to select a channel, subsequently you can change the sonar channel by selecting a channel icon from the Sonar app menu. 1. Select a relevant channel icon from the Menu. 2.
Placing a Waypoint in the Sonar app When you observe something of interest in the Sonar app you can place a waypoint at its location so that you can find the area again. With a scrolling image displayed in the Sonar app: 1. Select and hold on the point of interest onscreen. The Context menu is displayed and scrolling is paused, temporarily. 2. Select Add Waypoint from the context menu. The Sonar image will remain paused for approximately 10 seconds after the Waypoint has been placed.
Chapter 6: Radar app 6.1 Radar app overview The Radar app displays a visualization of the echoes received from a connected Radar scanner. The Radar app is an aid used to help enhance collision and situational awareness by enabling target’s distance and speed to be tracked in relation to your vessel. Up to 2 Radar scanners can be connected at the same time. However, only 1 Radar in a system can be a Quantum™ Radar.
Icon Description Action Image adjustment Displays onscreen sensitivity / image adjustment controls Power Off Powers down the current Radar scanner Power On Powers up the selected Radar scanner Transmit Start Radar transmission Range In Decreases the distance displayed onscreen (minimum range: 1/16nm). Range Out Increases the distance displayed onscreen (up to your Radar scanners maximum range).
Off/Not Connected If the ‘Off/Not Connected’ message is displayed then: • your Radar scanner may be powered down, or • your MFD cannot establish a connection with your Radar scanner Select On to power up your Radar. If the ‘Radar not found’ message is displayed then a connection could not be established, ensure that network and power connections to your Radar and MFD are correct and free from damage and then power cycle your system.
Transmitting If your Radar scanner is connected, powered up and transmitting then the Radar image is displayed and echoes/targets are displayed onscreen. Radar modes The Radar app provides preset modes that can be used to quickly achieve the best picture depending on your current situation. Only Radar modes supported by your Radar scanner are shown. To change Radar mode select the required mode from the Radar app menu.
COASTAL Coastal mode takes into account slightly higher levels of Sea clutter that is encountered out of Harbor, useful when in open water but keeping to the coast. Radar scanners: All. OFFSHORE Offshore mode takes into account high levels of Sea clutter so that targets are still visible, useful when navigating in open water away from the coast. Radar scanners: All. BIRD Bird mode optimizes the display to help identify flocks of birds, useful when trying to locate a fishing area.
2. Select the Scanner: box on the Transmission tab. A list of available Radar scanners is displayed. 3. Select the Radar scanner that you want to associate with the current instance of the Radar app. 4. Close the Settings page. The current instance of the Radar app will change to display the selected Radar scanner. Radar scanner selection shall persist over a power cycle. Alternatively, with the Radar powered off or in Standby, you can select switch Radar scanner by selecting Change scanner.
Chapter 7: Dashboard app 7.1 Dashboard app overview The Dashboard app enables you to view system data. System data may be generated by your MFD or by devices connected to your MFD via SeaTalkng ® / NMEA 2000 and SeaTalkhs ™. The Dashboard app can also be configured to provide control of your compatible Digital Switching devices. The Dashboard app can be displayed in Fullscreen and half screen portrait app pages.
Switching data page 1. Use the Left arrow and Right arrow buttons to cycle through the available data pages. 2. Alternatively, you can select a specific data page from the Dashboard app menu. Selecting Data pages to display For each instance of the Dashboard app you can select which Data pages you want to be able to view. 1. Select Settings from the Dashboard app menu. 2. Select and hold on the relevant page form the list. 3. Select Hide page.
Chapter 8: Camera app 8.1 Camera app overview IP (Internet protocol) video feeds can be viewed, recorded and played back using the Camera app. Examples of IP video feeds include: IP CCTV camera and IP Thermal imaging camera. It may be possible to view analog video feeds when using a suitable Analog to IP video converter. Up to 4 IP video feeds can be displayed simultaneously when using a splitscreen app page.
Icon Description Function Stop Stop recording (Replaced Record icon when not recording.) Take photo Take a photo of what is currently displayed in the active feed. Opening the Camera app The Camera app is opened by selecting an app page from the Homescreen that includes the Camera app. Pre-requisites: 1.
Camera not yet available The camera ‘xxx not yet available.....’ message is displayed if: • a Camera app page is opened before the camera has finished booting up. • connection to the camera is lost. If the camera ‘xxx not yet available.....’ message is displayed for more than 2 minutes, then your MFD cannot connect to your camera. Ensure network and power connections to your camera and MFD are correct and free from damage and then power cycle your system.
Selecting an IP video feed You can change the IP video feed that is displayed in the Camera app from the menu. From the Camera app menu, select the camera icon for the camera that you want to display. Alternatively, you can select CYCLE MODE to automatically cycle through available feeds.
Chapter 9: Audio app 9.1 Audio app overview The Audio app can be used to control a compatible NMEA 2000 entertainment system that is connected to the same SeaTalkng ® network. The Audio app can be displayed in Fullscreen and half screen portrait app pages. If more than 1 compatible Entertainment system is present on the network then the first system to obtain a network connection will be controlled by the Audio app. Only the Entertainment system that you want to control should be connected to the network.
Audio app controls Icon Description Function Home icon Takes you to the Homescreen. Menu icon Opens the app menu. Waypoint / MOB Place waypoint / activate Man overboard (MOB) alarm. Power Off Powers off the Entertainment system. Mute All Mutes all audio zones. Volume Down Decreases volume for current zone. Volume Up Increases volume for current zone.
Icon Description Function Repeat • Off • Repeat Track (1) • Repeat All (A) Shuffle • On • Off Play Select to commence playback. Pause Select to Pause playback. Stop Select to Stop (Mute) Radio devices. Like Like a track (Pandora only). Dislike Dislike a track (Pandora only). Radio presets Save your favorite radio stations/channels to 4 preset buttons. Press and hold to save, press once to change to saved station/channel.
Audio app displayed If your Entertainment system is powered up and operational then the Audio app is displayed and can be used to control your system. Entertainment system powered off If the Entertainment system is powered off then the Power icon is displayed, selecting the Power icon will switch your Entertainment system on. No audio devices found If the ‘No audio device found’ message is displayed for more than 10 seconds, then your MFD cannot connect to your Entertainment system.
system and MFD are correct and free from damage then power cycle your system. If the Entertainment system is still not displayed then refer to your equipment’s installation documentation for further troubleshooting information. Selecting an audio source You can switch between the current audio sources connected to your Entertainment system. Note: The audio source must be available to your Entertainment system’s head unit for you to be able to select the source from your MFD. From the Audio app: 1.
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