User and Installation Guide

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READ THIS WARNING BEFORE USING THE GEONAV

WARNING

THE ELECTRONIC CHART IS AN AID TO NAVIGATION DE-

SIGNED TO FACILITATE THE USE OF AUTHORIZED GOV-

ERNMENT CHARTS, NOT TO REPLACE THEM.

ONLY OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT CHARTS AND NOTICES

TO MARINERS CONTAIN ALL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR

THE SAFETY OF NAVIGATION AND, AS ALWAYS, THE

CAPTAIN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PROPER USE.

The use of the GEONAV implies knowledge and acceptance of this warning by the user.

NOTE: Technical characteristics and functions described in this manual are subject to change as a result of improvements or changes to the product.

This unit runs Linux, developed under GNU General Public License. Linux is a registered trademark by Linus Torvalds.

Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

The GEONAV is a chart plotter that can be interfaced with a

GPS receiver, fishfinder unit, autopilot and other onboard instruments, and allows displaying the boat’s geographical position with respect to an electronic chart. Thanks to the

GEONAV and a NAVIONICS Platinum™ or Gold™ electronic chart, you will never get lost even in case of fog, bad weather or dark.

The GEONAV has been designed to allow flush mounting.

Equipped with an easy-to-use keyboard, the GEONAV allows controlling the autopilot directly from the plotter (Easy Pilot function) and, thanks to the unlimited capacity of the

CompactFlash™ cartridges - that can also be used on PCs as personal hard disks - can store a large amount of route, track and marker data.

The GEONAV is ready for connection with the fishfinder blackbox unit (available as an option) thus becoming a complete fishfinder instrument, thanks to the dedicated windows automatically enabled when the unit is present.

The Route functions will allow you to plan a trip, while, thanks to the new multimedia NAVIONICS Platinum™ electronic charts, you will always know exactly the boat’s position.

NAVIONICS Platinum™ charts provide a detailed coverage of all the most popular boating areas, offer new functions - such as 3D display, satellite photographs, etc. - and can be used in addition to official paper charts to obtain additional information such as the availability of port services, as well as tides and currents data. NAVIONICS Platinum™ or Gold™ electronic charts are available worldwide from authorized NAVIONICS dealers.

When new functions are available, it will be possible to update the GEONAV internal software at any GEONAV dealer.

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Characteristics

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CHARACTERISTICS

General characteristics

• Easy Pilot function for easy and direct control of autopilot

• EBL and VRM functions

• Multiple display of tracks

• Storage of track data including significant additional information such as date, time, latitude/longitude, depth, temperature, etc.

• GOTO function (Waypoint, Port, Nearest Service, Marker,

Track, Lat/Lon, R/B)

• Screen Amplifier™ function

• Autozoom™ function

• Overzoom™ function

• 8 marker shapes, 8-character name

• Reverse route function

• Selectable depth units (meters, feet and fathoms)

• Platinum™ electronic charts

• EasyView™ function

• X-Plain™ function

• Heading vector

• CompactFlash™ cartridge

• Storage of routes, tracks and markers in separate files on

CompactFlash™ cartridges

• NMEA 0183 interface

• Interface with fishfinder unit

• Display of depth and water temperature data (if interfaced with an echosounder)

• Backlit keypad

• Nonfogging LCD display, sunlight visible

• Resolution: 480x234 pixels

• Water resistant (IPX6)

• Weight: 650 g

Electrical characteristics

• Power supply: 12 Vd.c.

• Power consumption: Max. 11 W

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• Protection against: Reverse polarity

Input overvoltage

• Operating temperature: -10°C to +60°C

• Storage temperature: -20°C to +70°C

Memory characteristics

• Up to 100 waypoints per route

• Up to 5000 trackpoints (multiple tracks)

• Up to 3000 markers per group

• Number of routes, tracks and markers: unlimited, depending on the size of the CompactFlash™ utilised

Interface characteristics

• Standard NMEA 0183 sentences

from position sensor:

GLL, VTG, GGA, RMC, GSV, ZDA, RMA, GSA, GNS,

DTM

from depth sounder:

DBT, MTW

to autopilot:

APA, APB, XTE, RMB, BWC, GLL, VTG

If received from the GPS, the following sentences are transmitted: GGA, RMC, ZDA.

Accessories

• Bracket for detachable installation

• Cradle for flush mounting (optional)

• Fishfinder unit (optional)

• Power supply cable

• User and Installation Guide

• Protection cap

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Installation and Precautions

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INSTALLATION AND PRECAUTIONS

Precautions

To avoid electromagnetic interference, the GEONAV must be positioned at least 25 cm away from the magnetic compass.

Wherever possible, the power supply cable shield should be connected to the boat’s ground plate.

The GEONAV is water resistant but not waterproof, and should not be immersed totally in water.

The cartridge slot cover, located on the plotter’s rear side, should always be kept closed and opened only when replacing cartridges. Make sure that the cartridge replacement is carried out as the unit is perfectly dry and that no water enters the unit. Rear connectors, when not in use, should always be protected by the appropriate rubber covers.

Cleaning

It is recommended the use of a non-alcoholic product to clean the glass, since alcoholic products may damage the glass surface or make it opaque.

Bracket mounting

Fix the bracket to the boat’s dashboard with 4 screws 5mm in diameter.

Flush mounting

Locate the area where the GEONAV is to be installed, then use the cutting template supplied with the plotter to cut the panel.

Apply a layer of silicone glue (the use of black colored glue is recommended, in order to prevent the area from going yellow when exposed to sunlight) to the plastic frame rear side. Place the frame into the socket cut out of the panel, so that the frame edge leans against the panel.

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Let the silicone glue dry, then place the instrument into the frame tripping the appropriate spring.

Mounting the fishfinder black-box unit

Put the unit in a well-ventilated, cool and dry place. In case of wall mounting, turn the unit so that the connectors are shown on the unit’s side. This allows avoiding water infiltration. Fix the unit to the wall with 4 screws 3mm in diameter.

For information on the transducer’s installation, refer to the manual supplied with the transducer.

Returning used electrical and electronic devices in EU countries

Users of electrical and electronic devices are obligated to collect used devices separately. Electrical (electronic) used devices may not be disposed of together with unsorted household refuse. The separate collection is a condition for reuse, recycling and utilisation of used electrical (electronic) devices, which ensures the protection of resources. Electrical (electronic) used devices from private household can be returned free of charge. To return your used device, please use the country-specific return and collection systems available to you. Electrical (electronic) devices which are marked with one of the symbols shown may not be disposed of with household refuse in accordance with the EU directive.

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Connections

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CONNECTIONS

Power supply and data connector (10 pins)

1. Power supply

1 + VDC (red wire)

2 G N D (black wire)

2. NMEA 0183 data input

3 GPS IN+

4 GPS IN-

(brown wire)

(yellow wire)

3. NMEA 0183 data output

5 DATA OUT+ (violet wire)

6 DATA OUT(white wire)

4. Connection to the fishfinder black-box unit

7 RESERVED

8 RESERVED

9 RESERVED

10 RESERVED

Connection without fishfinder black-box unit

Use the cable supplied to connect the plotter to the power supply source, as well as to NMEA0183 devices such as an external GPS receiver, depth sounder and autopilot, if any.

PLOTTER POWER SUPPLY

GPS/AUTOPILOT DATA

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Connection with fishfinder black-box unit

Use the data cable supplied with the black-box unit to connect the plotter to the power supply source, as well as to

NMEA0183 devices such as an external GPS receiver, depth sounder and autopilot, if any.

Connect the instrument to the black-box by the available connector present on the cable supplied.

PLOTTER POWER SUPPLY

GPS/AUTOPILOT DATA

Connect the black-box unit to the power supply source by means of the power supply cable provided together with the blackbox unit.

NOTE: The black-box unit is NOT powered by the plotter’s connection cable. It is recommended to make use of the specific power supply cable.

For further information, refer to the Installation Guide supplied with the black-box unit.

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Cartridge Installation

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CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION

Installing the CompactFlash™

Open the cartridge slot cover located on the plotter’s rear side.

Insert the cartridge into the appropriate slot, with the label side towards the outside, and push it down.

Close the cover exercising light pressure and check that it is perfectly closed, in order to avoid any water infiltration.

NOTE: Ensure that the cartridge is correctly inserted. Attempts to insert the cartridge upside down with force into the slot may result in damage to the plotter or the cartridge. This type of damage is not covered by our warranty policy.

Removing the CompactFlash™

Make sure that the plotter is perfectly dry.

Open the cartridge slot cover located on the plotter’s rear side, then extract the cartridge.

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WARNING: Always use CompactFlash™ cartridges certified by Navionics. The use of non-certified cartridges may result in improper operation of the unit.

The CompactFlash™ cartridge can be used as a mass storage device on any PC. The same applies to the GEONAV. However, the plotter needs to find some free space in the cartridge in order to work properly. Prior to use a new cartridge, always make sure that there are at least 2.5MB of free space.

WARNING: Be careful when handling the cartridge files by using the PC. Windows allows deleting and moving files easily, therefore pay attention when using Windows

Explorer not to erase the content of the \NAVIONIC and \GEONAV folders. Damaging the files stored in such directories may result in loss of data or improper operation of the unit.

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Keyboard

KEYBOARD

ZOOM-/ZOOM+

• Increases/decreases the chart scale

• Enables/disables the Autozoom function

JOYSTICK (right/left - up/down)

• Moves the cursor across the screen

• Switches from Navigation mode to

Cursor mode

• Selects the options from menus and submenus

If pressed:

• Displays the chart object attributes

ENT ( ENTER ):

Cursor mode:

• Inserts a waypoint at the cursor’s position

• Inserts a marker at the cursor’s position (if held pressed)

Navigation mode:

• Changes the target waypoint

• Inserts a marker at the ship’s position (if held pressed longer)

Menu:

• Confirms a selection

GOTO

• Accesses the main menu and enables the MOB function (if held pressed longer)

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C L R

• Cancels the setting of data in the windows

• Cancels the option selection from the menu

Cursor mode:

• Deletes all waypoints, starting from the last entered

• Deletes the waypoint pointed by the cursor

• Deletes the marker pointed by the cursor

Navigation mode:

• Deletes the whole current route

KNOB

• Adjusts EBL/VRM parameters

• Selects the several options from the menu windows

• Scrolls letters and numbers when entering data in the windows

If pressed:

Navigation mode:

• Switches from EBL to VRM

Menu:

• Switches from vertical to horizontal scrolling and confirms the selection

EXIT

• Cancels a selection

Cursor mode:

• Switches from Cursor mode to Navigation mode

Navigation mode:

• Switches the display from the window enabled to the Navigation window

POWER

• Switches the GEONAV on

• Opens the brightness window

• Switches the GEONAV off (if held pressed for more than 3 seconds)

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ZOOM-/ZOOM+

Fishfinder mode:

• If the depth range is set to Manual, opens the window that allows setting the upper / lower depth limits

GOTO

Fishfinder mode:

• Accesses the main menu

KNOB

3D mode:

• Raises the view point and changes its angle

If pressed:

Navigazione mode:

• Switches from EBL to VRM

Menu:

• Switches from vertical to horizontal scrolling and confirms the selection

3D mode:

• Switches among the functions relative to the view point

EXIT

In case of 2D/3D, 2D/FF and 3D/FF windows:

If held pressed:

• Changes the active window

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Diagnostic

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DIAGNOSTIC

The GEONAV features a diagnostic program to verify its correct performance, once installed, and to detect problems that may occur during the use of the unit.

To access the diagnostic program, hold the ENTER key pressed when switching the unit on.

The GEONAV will switch on and carry out automatically a test of the whole system; as soon as the memory test is completed, the program will allow checking the correct operation of the unit’s parts.

Press ENTER to run one test or EXIT to skip it and pass to the following test.

WARNING: The unit’s internal memory can be cleared by holding the CLR key pressed when switching the unit on. This operation will delete all the settings stored in the GEONAV and restore factory settings. Moreover, the routes, tracks and markers not saved on the CompactFlash™ cartridge will be deleted.

NOTE: In case of damaged cartridge or abnormal power spikes, the unit might lock, requiring a power shutdown to restart. In that case, the unit can be turned off without the need of detaching the power, by simply holding the PWR key pressed for more than 10 seconds.

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NAVIONICS ELECTRONIC CHARTS

The GEONAV includes a built-in world map. Additional cartography details relative to a specific area of navigation are available from the CompactFlash™ cartridges storing

NAVIONICS Platinum™ or Gold™ electronic charts.

NAVIONICS electronic charts contain a detailed set of symbols, similar to those used on official nautical charts.

To display chart boundaries, press the GOTO key to display the menu, select SETUP, SET CHART DETAIL then, by the joystick, select CHART BOUNDARIES ON/OFF to enable or disable the boundaries of the charts stored in the cartridge.

A small square will locate the area covered by the cartridge installed; position the cursor within the square and then decrease the chart scale by the ZOOM+ key to display the details of the area covered by the cartridge.

The maximum detail level is obtained within port plans where the smallest point on screen can be equivalent to approximately 1 meter, depending on the cartridge type and coverage.

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Increasing/decreasing the chart scale

Press the -ZOOM+ key. The current chart scale is indicated by a small segment located in the upper left-hand corner or lower right-hand corner of the screen. Chart scales can range from

4096 NM down to 1/8 NM in Overzoom mode. The scale units are shown in the range window.

Converting depth values into the units set

Press GOTO to display the menu, select SETUP, DEPTH UNITS and then set the unit desired in meters, feet or fathoms. The

GEONAV will convert all the depth values in the unit selected, making them appear like those reported in the official nautical charts (see the figure).

Displaying abbreviated navaid characteristics

Position the manual cursor on the navaid symbol. A window will show the abbreviated characteristics relative to the navaid selected.

Description of navaid characteristics:

ABBREVIATIONS FOR LIGHT

AL

F

FLL alternating fixed fixed and flashing

FL (...) group flashing

FL single flashing

IQ interrupted quick

OC single-occulting

OC (...) composite group occulting

Q continuous group

ABBREVIATION FOR PERIOD x x S xx seconds

ABBREVIATIONS FOR COLOR

AM

B

BL

G

OR

R

VL

W

Y amber black blue green orange red violet white yellow

ABBREVIATION FOR RANGE x x M xx nautical miles

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Displaying object attributes

Move the manual cursor on top of an object on the chart, then press the joystick. A window will show the description of all the objects present on the chart at the cursor’s position. Select one object from this window and press the joystick to show all of the object attributes.

The objects that can be queried include depth contours, depth areas, point objects (lights, navaids, landmarks, etc.), land areas, spot soundings, coastlines, rocks, wrecks and, in general, any symbol present on the chart.

By querying the lights and navaids, the X-Plain™ function will give the description of the object in natural language, thus avoiding the use of abbreviations and symbols that are difficult to understand.

By querying the symbols for wrecks or obstructions,

NAVIONICS Platinum™ or Gold™ charts will provide the most detailed information available. For example, as far as a boat is concerned, the chart will show its name, the wreck year, the hull length, the depth, etc.

Chart presentation mode

The symbols used to represent the objects on the chart (buoys, lights, landmarks, etc.), as well as chart colors, can be selected between paper-chart International or US styles.

Press GOTO to display the menu, select SETUP, then select

PRESENTATION (INTER. or US).

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Depth contours

This function allows the user to select the display of depth contours; the options available are:

5m: display of contours only with depths up to 5 meters

10m: display of contours only with depths up to 10 meters

20m: display of contours only with depths up to 20 meters

ALL: all depth contours displayed

Safety contours

This function allows the user to display the depth areas corresponding to the safety contour desired. The options available are:

OFF: no depth area displayed

Other values: the areas with depths up to the value selected are displayed in shades going from darker blue (for lower depths) to lighter blue (for higher depths).

The areas whose depths are over the limit set, and therefore navigable under safety conditions, will be displayed in white.

Dryline areas are always displayed in green.

NOTE: In NIGHT mode, the areas with depths over the limit set, and therefore navigable under safety conditions, are displayed in black.

Displaying chart details

The display of spot soundings, landmarks and other chart details can be selectively enabled or disabled from the SETUP,

SET CHART DETAIL menu.

Displaying light sectors

The display of light sectors can be enabled or disabled from the Setup menu. Press GOTO to display the menu, select SETUP,

SET CHART DETAIL, then LIGHT SECTORS (ON/OFF/AUTO).

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Displaying port services

NOTE: This function is available only with the NAVIONICS Platinum™ cartridges containing the Port Services feature. If the NAVIONICS Gold™ cartridges are used, the supported functions will be those provided by the chart plotters employing only the

Gold™ charts.

Position the cursor on the port icon and press ENTER .

A menu will show the options PORTS, PHOTOS, PILOTS and

INFO. Select PORTS to display the list of the possible marinas present in the current port: choose the desired marina and press ENTER to display the information available.

Select PHOTOS, choose one item from the list to display one of the photographs available for the marina, then use the ZOOM key to enlarge or reduce the image, and the joystick to pan it.

Select PILOTS to gain access to the main information on the marina. To display more detailed information available, select the INDEX option from the submenu.

Select INFO to display the list of the services available; a window will show the list of the port services available in the port selected. Choose the service desired by the joystick. The number and the type of icon differ from one port to another.

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Port services are identified by the following icons:

Info marina Fuel Repairs

Customer services

Provisions Information

Once displayed the list of the services available, those shown in light blue offer further information; select one of them by the joystick and press ENTER to display the additional data available, such as the address, telephone number, business hours, etc. Press ENTER again to carry out a GOTO operation to the service selected.

Displaying Tides and Currents data

NOTE: This function is available only with the NAVIONICS cartridges containing

Tides and Currents data.

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Position the cursor on the icon representing a

Tide or Current station.

If the zoom level is adequate, the present tide or current value will show in the vicinity of the cursor position, together with the curve estimated in the subsequent hours. Press ENTER to display the whole graph.

The graph will show the tide rate or the tidal stream relevant to the station selected, as measured during the current day.

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Displaying aerial / satellite charts

NOTE: This function is available only with the NAVIONICS Platinum™ cartridges.

Press GOTO to display the menu, select SETUP, PHOTO OVER-

LAY, then LAND or FULL.

From a given zoom level onwards, where available, aerial or satellite photographs will overlay the traditional chart items, only in land areas (LAND) or both in land and sea areas (FULL).

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GRAPHIC ITEMS

Besides chart data, the GEONAV displays some graphic items useful during navigation.

The figure below shows some of these items.

1 - Marker

Indicates a point of interest associated with a symbol, a name and a color.

2 - Track segment

Recording of the track actually followed by the boat; the track is displayed as a colored dashed line.

3 - Boat’s position

Boat’s position according to the data received from the GPS receiver.

4 - Rubber band

Line joining the last waypoint entered to the manual cursor, or the boat’s position to the manual cursor when no waypoint has been entered.

To delete this band, press the EXIT key and switch to Navigation mode.

5 - Route leg

Part of route between two waypoints.

6 - Waypoint

Waypoints are identified by a circle and a number. The route starting point is marked by the “X” symbol. The target waypoint

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7 - Cursor

Indicates the position expressed in geographical coordinates

(latitude and longitude).

It is displayed when the plotter is in Cursor mode.

8 - Heading vector

Indicates graphically the boat’s current route.

9 – North indicator

Indicates the north direction when the Chart rotation function is enabled.

10 – True wind vector

Indicates the direction of true wind detected by onboard instruments.

11 – Layline

Indicates the direction after the next tack or gybe. In order to achieve the best performance, the tack or gybe should be carried out as soon as the layline crosses the target waypoint.

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FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

This chapter describes some of the most important functions of the GEONAV, as well as the terms most commonly used in this document.

Switching on/Switching off the unit

To switch the GEONAV on, press the PWR key. To switch it off, keep the PWR key pressed for more than 3 seconds.

Welcome page

At start-up, the GEONAV displays a welcome page whose text

(e.g., the boat’s name) can be edited by the Setup menu (see the

Setup Section). To freeze the page displayed, press ENTER .

To unfreeze the page and continue with the instrument’s operation, press ENTER again.

Depth sounder

In place of or in addition to the optional fishfinder unit, the

GEONAV can be interfaced with a depth sounder via NMEA.

If one of these two instruments is connected, the unit will enable automatically the depth sounder mode, showing a graph of the seabed or the relevant data in numerical form and the water temperature.

The depth value can be expressed in meters (default value), feet or fathoms; to select the unit, press GOTO , then choose

SETUP and DEPTH UNITS (M/FT/FA).

Navigation mode (automatic)

At start-up, the GEONAV automatically enables the Navigation mode, as soon as the GPS transmits a valid fix.

When in Navigation mode:

• The manual cursor is not displayed

• The depth sounder window can be accessed

This mode is also called automatic because the unit automatically updates the boat’s position on the screen.

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Cursor mode (manual)

When in Cursor mode, the manual cursor is displayed. It is possible to insert, delete and move waypoints, insert and delete markers, display navaid information, etc., but it is not possible to gain access to the depth sounder window.

To switch from Navigation mode to Cursor mode, use the joystick. To go back to Navigation mode, press the EXIT key.

Chart rotation

Charts are traditionally displayed in north-up mode. This, however, does not correspond to reality. For example, when traveling southwards, the chart shows, on the right side of the boat, what is actually located on the left side, and vice versa.

Without Chart Rotation With Chart Rotation

The Chart Rotation function allows rotating the electronic chart displayed according to the plotted route (COG - Course Over

Ground), as detected by the GPS receiver. Since the COG value varies continuously, a filter has been inserted to prevent the chart from bouncing.

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The Chart Rotation function is enabled at a speed greater than

1 knot. To enable the Chart Rotation function, press GOTO , select SETUP, then CHART ROTATION and ON. A message will prompt the user to select the chart scale before activating the chart rotation. Confirm by pressing ENTER .

NOTE: When the Photo Overlay function is enabled, the Chart Rotation function is disabled.

The northern direction will be indicated by the symbol .

Autozoom

With the Autozoom function the GEONAV will always display automatically the boat’s position and the target waypoint at the best available chart scale. This function is enabled provided that at least one waypoint has been previously entered.

To enable the Autozoom function, press ZOOM+ until the

“AUTOZOOM ? ENTER = YES” message is displayed, then confirm by pressing ENTER . To disable the Autozoom function, press ZOOM .

When the GEONAV is turned on, and if at least one waypoint has been previously entered, the Autozoom function will be automatically enabled.

Screen Amplifier

This function automatically redraws the chart according to

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EBL/VRM functions

The EBL ( Electronic Bearing Line ) and VRM ( Variable Range Marker ) functions allow entering markers and waypoints as range and bearing coordinates with respect to the current position.

To enable these functions, rotate the knob to display the EBL, position the line on the bearing desired, then press the knob to enable the VRM ring and adjust its size by rotating the knob so as to reach the range desired. To edit the values set, press the knob to switch from the VRM function to the EBL function.

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To insert a waypoint where the EBL and VRM intersect, press

ENTER ; to insert a marker, hold ENTER pressed.

Range and bearing values are displayed in the lower righthand side of the screen, together with the indication of the function currently enabled. Press CLR to disable the two functions in sequence.

The VRM ring can also be used to set the range for navigation from the coast, for example to avoid navigating out of the limit allowed. In this case, set the EBL to any value, adjust the

VRM ring size as desired, then navigate making sure that at least one point in the ring is always touching the coast.

Easy Pilot function

The Easy Pilot function allows editing temporarily a route set and followed by the autopilot, but keeping the route unchanged.

This function is useful to make real time corrections (e.g., because of other boats or to approach points of interests), without having to edit the route planned or disable the autopilot.

To enable this function, rotate the knob and position the EBL on the new route to follow, then press ENTER . The EBL will change color, as the boat starts following the new route; the planned route will be abandoned, although displayed. To go back to the planned route, thus canceling the temporary correction, press CLR .

Overzoom

The Overzoom function allows expanding the chart range.

The Overzoom does not provide any additional chart detail, only improves the readability of the available information, acting as a magnifying glass.

When the Overzoom is enabled, the unit will add OVZ to the scale displayed in the Navigation window.

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To enable or disable the Overzoom function, press GOTO to display the menu bar, then select SETUP, OVERZOOM and ON/

OFF.

Position calibration

All position sensors are affected by intrinsic errors that make the boat’s position incorrect (15 to 20 meters). The position calibration function allows correcting manually the position error present in all GPS devices, provided that this error is not greater than 2 nautical miles.

NOTE: It is recommended to carry out the calibration again whenever the coordinates of the boat’s position are known.

Press GOTO and then, by using the joystick, select SETUP,

CALIBRATION and then ON. A message will prompt the user to move the cursor to the boat’s true position, appropriately enlarged by the ZOOM+ key. Press ENTER to move the GPS boat’s position to the point indicated by the cursor. This operation will save the calibration for use in future calculations.

NOTE: When the calibration is enabled, the coordinates (latitude/longitude) in the

Satellite window and Tide Info window will be marked by (*).

To cancel the calibration, press GOTO , select SETUP, CALI-

BRATION and then OFF.

Local time

This function allows entering local time instead of the Greenwich time (GMT) supplied by the GPS receiver.

To enter local time, press GOTO and then, by using the joystick, select SETUP, SET TIME and then LOCAL.

The joystick will allow entering local time as well as confirming and saving the operation. To cancel local time, press GOTO , select SETUP, SET TIME and then GMT.

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Brightness

Press the PWR key to display the LIGHT window.

Use the joystick to adjust the brightness level. Press ENTER to exit.

Color

Besides displaying color nautical charts, the GEONAV allows selecting the track and marker colors.

Press the GOTO key to access the menu, select TRACK or

MARKER, then COLORS and confirm by pressing ENTER ; choose the color desired and confirm the selection.

The color of markers can also be selected when entered or edited, whereas the track segment color can be selected by positioning the manual cursor on the segment itself.

The color of chart items can be chosen from DAY, NIGHT or

BRIGHT. Press GOTO to display the menu, select SETUP, MODE and then DAY, NIGHT or BRIGHT.

Backup copy in the CompactFlash™

To be sure that no data can be accidentally lost, every time data are saved or the unit is turned off, one copy of route, track and marker information will be saved on the cartridge.

The file names are the following:

• For tracks: TRKBCK01 and TRKBCK02

• For markers: MRKBCK01 and MRKBCK02

• For routes: RUTBCK01 and RUTBCK02

Fishfinder functions

The GEONAV can be connected to a black-box unit, supplied as an optional device, to become a complete depth sounder providing fishfinder functions.

The fishfinder employs the Sonar technology to scan the area below the boat and provide - unlike a standard depth sounder

- a complete range of data, such as the outline and nature of

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The black-box unit supplied with the GEONAV sounds the depth with a 350W power signal at a 170kHz frequency, and is able to provide highly detailed information.

For further information on the settings and use of the fishfinder function, see the relevant sections.

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QUICK TOUR

We recommend that you use the GEONAV intuitively, since no damage will be caused by pressing an incorrect button.

Insert a Compact Flash™ cartridge and press the PWR key. At start-up, all the NAVIONICS charts stored in the Compact

Flash™ will be automatically loaded. A message will warn the user that electronic nautical charts do not replace official government charts.

Press the PWR key to turn the display backlight on and adjust the brightness by the joystick; press ENTER to continue.

The Satellite window will show the configuration of the satellites in use. As soon as the GPS receiver has obtained a valid fix (it can take a few minutes), the boat’s position and the relevant area will be displayed at the best scale available.

The default language is English. To change the language, press

GOTO to display the menu, then select SETUP, LANGUAGE and the desired language by the joystick.

The line, or vector, starting from the boat indicates the boat’s direction, to be ignored if the boat is stationary.

Windows will display the boat’s speed, route, chart scale and local time.

The GEONAV is in Navigation mode; by the joystick, it is possible to switch to Cursor mode (editing mode). The cursor position is shown by two windows. The joystick allows moving in all directions.

To plot a route starting from the boat’s position, move the cursor to the position desired and press ENTER to insert a waypoint, that will be indicated by a square with a circle containing the number 1.

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The windows will show the overall route length, the time to reach the cursor’s position at the speed detected by the GPS device, as well as the distance between the boat’s position and the cursor.

Press the EXIT key to go back to Navigation mode. To add more waypoints, enter the Cursor mode by using the joystick and repeat the operations described above.

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As new waypoints are added, the numbering will increase progressively. In case of error, waypoints can be deleted by pressing the CLR key (Cursor mode), starting from the last entered. To go back to Navigation mode, press EXIT .

If an autopilot is connected to the GEONAV, the plotted route is automatically followed as soon as the Navigation mode is enabled.

NOTE: The cursor can be moved to the desired position by using the GOTO functions as well. See the relevant section for more details.

NAVIONICS Platinum™ charts provide detailed information that can be displayed at any time.

By using the joystick, position the cursor on the chart item desired (symbol for light, buoy, depth area, etc.) and then press the joystick; the relative information of the object will be shown.

Use the joystick to scroll the information list, then press EXIT to exit and select another item. Press EXIT again to go back to

Navigation mode.

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OPERATING MODES

CURSOR MODE

To plan a new route, or to append waypoints to the existing route, move the cursor by using the joystick and press ENTER .

The GEONAV will display the following data:

• Route overall length

• Time to the end of the route (estimated on the speed value manually entered in the ROUTE menu; see the Route Section)

• Distance from the last waypoint to the cursor

• Chart scale

To edit the existing route, move the cursor by using the joystick. The GEONAV will display the following data:

• Distance from the boat’s position to the cursor

• Time to arrive to the cursor

• Bearing from the boat’s position to the cursor

• Chart scale

Now it will be possible to move the cursor on a route item to edit it, or press ENTER to lengthen the route by appending new waypoints.

NAVIGATION MODE

By pressing the EXIT key it will be possible to switch from

Cursor mode (route planning) to Navigation mode, provided that a valid fix is present.

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Besides the Navigation window, it is possible to enable one of the windows available: by pressing again the EXIT key, the display will switch from Navigation mode (or route planning) to the window currently active.

To choose the window to enable, press GOTO and select the

WIN option from the menu. The option will show the icons and descriptions of the windows currently available. Select the window desired using the knob or the joystick, then confirm with ENTER . A colored square surrounding the icon will highlight the window chosen.

The windows temporarily disabled (e.g. Runway window in the absence of a waypoint) will be gray-colored.

NOTE: The Depth Sounder window is displayed provided that data is received from a depth sounder. The Tide Info window is displayed provided that a NAVIONICS cartridge featuring Tides and Currents data is active (see the Tide Info Window

Section). The 3D windows are available only with NAVIONICS Gold™ cartridges.

The Fishfinder windows are displayed provided that the instrument is connected to the accessory black-box unit.

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RANGE WINDOW

This window, always present, shows the following information:

• Zoom status (top left corner):

- Z+ means the chart can be further enlarged by pressing

ZOOM+ ;

- no indication means the chart is shown at the best possible level;

- OVZ means the chart is shown in Overzoom mode, i.e., it is overzoomed without adding any further graphic detail.

• Chart range (right hand side), ranging between 4096 NM and 1/8 NM. The icon aside means that the range matches the overall screen width.

• Units of measurement for depth and heights (left hand side):

- meters (m)

- feet (ft)

- fathoms (fa)

To change the units of measurement, press the GOTO key, then select SETUP, DEPTH UNITS and choose the units.

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NAVIGATION WINDOWS

These windows are automatically enabled as soon as the GPS receiver has obtained a valid fix (FIX OK).

If no route has been entered, the following data will be shown:

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Boat’s speed

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Chart scale

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Course

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Local time

To change the chart scale, press the -ZOOM+ key.

If a route has been entered, the Navigation window will show the following data:

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Boat’s speed

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Chart scale

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Target waypoint

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Distance to the target waypoint

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Time to arrive to the target waypoint

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Estimated time to the route end

NOTE: To display sea depth and temperature values, the GEONAV must be interfaced with a depth sounder.

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SAILING WINDOWS

These windows are enabled automatically as soon as the GPS receiver has obtained a valid fix (FIX OK), data is received from the wind instruments, a route is present and provided that they have been enabled via the Win menu.

They display the following information:

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Boat’s speed

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VMG (velocity made good), part of the boat’s speed along the route

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Variation of the current wind angle from the reference wind angle (colored bar)

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Chart scale

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Target waypoint

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Distance to the target waypoint

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Time to arrive at the target waypoint

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Bearing to the target waypoint

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Angle to steer

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If more waypoints are present, besides the target waypoint, a window will show the apparent wind data on the next leg.

The apparent wind speed is indicated by the digits in the center of the window.

The wind direction is represented graphically by an arrow.

If a close hauled or a run is planned on the next leg, the arrow will indicate the direction of apparent wind on the first beat of the next leg, whilst the direction of apparent wind on the waypoint will be represented by a single line. The bearing to the following waypoint is also shown.

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DEPTH SOUNDER WINDOW

This window, displayed if the GEONAV is interfaced with a depth sounder and if previously enabled by the Win menu, replaces the number indicating the sea depth in the Motor

Boating windows with a graph showing the sea bed.

If received, the graph shows the water temperature as well.

When navigating in waters deeper than sounder operating range or if the boat’s speed is too high for depth sounding, data acquisition will be interrupted and the number replaced by “—”.

NOTE: If, besides the NMEA0183 depth sensor, the black-box unit supplied is also available, the Depth Sounder window will show the data coming from the source selected in the menu SETUP/OTHER/INPUT.

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TRIP WINDOW

The Trip window shows general data relating to the route followed.

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Average speed from departure

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Maximum speed from departure

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Time elapsed from departure

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Partial distance covered from departure

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Overall distance covered

To reset all counters (except for the overall distance) before starting a new journey, press the CLR key. To reset the counter relative to the overall distance covered, reset the instrument’s internal memory.

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SATELLITE WINDOW

At start-up the satellite window displays how many and which satellites are tracked by the GPS receiver.

The outer circle represents the horizon, the inner one identifies a 45° elevation with respect to the horizon, and the central circle points to the zenith.

The small squares with numbers show the satellites available.

As soon as a satellite is tracked by the GPS receiver, the number inside the square is displayed in reverse. The bars displayed on the left identify the signal quality; the longer the bar, the higher the signal quality.

On the left of each bar, two digits indicate numerically the signal/noise ratio.

Additional information:

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Boat’s position (lat/lon) (or the latest valid fix if the GPS receiver is still searching for satellites)

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Data on the current satellite situation (number and fix)

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SOG, COG and altitude

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The position correction applied to the latitude and longitude values (option SETUP, CALIBRATION)

• Magnetic variation value received by the GPS device

The latitude and longitude values relevant to the boat’s position are displayed as soon as three satellites are tracked and a

2D fix (two dimensions) is available. The altitude value is available only if four satellites are tracked and a 3D fix is obtained.

As soon as a valid fix is available, the GEONAV will automatically switch to Navigation mode and display the boat’s position at the best chart range available; the Navigation window on the right will indicate the boat’s course and speed.

To recall the Satellite window, first enable it by means of the

GOTO /WIN menu and then press the EXIT key.

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TIDE INFO WINDOW

When a NAVIONICS cartridge featuring Tides and Currents data is present, this window displays further information, besides the forecast data supplied by selecting the Tides and

Currents station. The following data is displayed:

• Latitude and longitude at the current boat’s position

• Current time and date

• Value of magnetic variation received by the GPS

• Dawn and sunset time

• Moonrise and moonset time

• Graph of estimated tide level with respect to the current position

WARNING: Unlike the graph displayed at a T&C station position (accessible through the GOTO function, or by positioning the cursor on the Tides and Currents station symbol) that is accurate since it is supplied by hydrographic offices, this graph shows estimated data, being the result of interpolation between the two Tides and Currents stations nearest to the point of interest. The accuracy of the estimate may vary, depending on the coast type, the distance to the nearest stations, and other geographical features.

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RUNWAY WINDOW

This window displays the following information on the target waypoint:

• Name of the target waypoint

• Distance from the target waypoint

• Estimated time of arrival to the target waypoint

• Bearing

• Course

• Steering angle

• XTD (right/left distance from the planned route)

• XTD limit (runway width)

The graph shows the boat’s position with respect to the route.

When the XTD reaches the extreme value shown in the lower right-hand corner of the window, the boat symbol will reach the runway right or left side. To edit the XTD limit value, move the joystick to the right or left, or set the value by the

Setup menu (See the Setup Section).

NOTE: This window is available in Navigation mode only.

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3D WINDOW

NOTE: This function is available only with the NAVIONICS Platinum™ cartridges.

This window allows displaying a 3D chart image of the area surrounding the current boat’s position.

Enable the 3D Navigation window using the GOTO /WIN menu, then press the EXIT key to display it. Use the joystick to vary the viewing angle, the ZOOM key to enlarge or reduce the image and the knob to rotate the view.

The knob allows also raising the view point and changing its angle. Press the knob to switch from one function to another.

To choose the level of detail of the items to display, as well as the quality of the picture, press GOTO to display the menu, select SETUP, then 3D WINDOW and edit the options as desired.

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2D/3D SPLIT WINDOWS

NOTE: This function is available only with the NAVIONICS Platinum™ cartridges.

The 2D/3D split windows allow displaying, at the same time, standard cartography (2D) and three-dimensional cartography

(3D); this requires Navionics Platinum™ charts.

Enable the 2D/2D split windows using the GOTO /WIN menu, then press EXIT to display them. The two windows, the left one and the right one, can be operated independently.

When the 2D window is active, i.e. marked by a surrounding frame, the usual plotter operations (zoom, pan, waypoint and marker insertion, etc.) are available.

To change the active window from 2D to 3D or vice versa, hold EXIT pressed for long. When the 3D window is active, use the joystick to displace the view point, the ZOOM key to enlarge or reduce the image and the knob to rotate the view.

The knob allows also raising the view point and changing its angle. Press the knob to switch from one function to another.

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After changing the point of view, using either the joystick or the knob, it is possible to restore the original point of view by pressing EXIT .

To exit from the 2D/3D split windows, press EXIT .

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FISHFINDER WINDOW

The Fishfinder window, which is available when the GEONAV is connected to the fishfinder black-box unit supplied, allows displaying the data relative to the objects detected by the unit in the sea area below the boat. The unit works thanks to the

Sonar technology, which measures the echo originated by the transmission of a high-frequency sound signal. The transducer that is mounted on the boat’s keel and pointed towards the seabed generates the signal. The echo measured provides detailed information on the distance between the keel and the seabed, the type of material forming the seabed (mud, rock, etc.) and the possible presence of obstructions (banks of fish, etc.) between the boat’s keel and the seabed.

The signal processed by the unit is displayed in graphic form, where the strength of the echoes detected is represented in different colors. In this representation, the coloring of the seabed outline and suspended obstructions, if any, provides information on their nature. Appropriately adjust the SENSI-

TIVITY (see the Settings menu) to vary the signal dynamics associated with the different colors, so as to increase or decrease the unit’s sensitivity to weaker or stronger returns.

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The standard window displays the following data:

• Boat’s speed

• Water temperature

• Depth

• Seabed outline, with suspended obstructions (if any)

• Depth range

The range selection mode (A-RANGE = AUTO, S-RANGE =

SHIFT, M-RANGE = MANUAL) and the sensitivity adjusting mode (A-SENS = AUTO, M-SENS = MANUAL) are shown at the lower right-hand corner of the screen.

If enabled (see the Settings menu), the manual cursor will be displayed in red. Move the cursor with the joystick and position it on the objects on the screen to measure the depth: the depth relative to the cursor’s position will be displayed in red.

If one or both depth alarms are enabled (see the Settings menu), the alarm bar will appear on the right side of the screen.

The different display modes available from the Fishfinder window can be chosen by selecting SETTINGS/DISPLAY/DIS-

PLAY MODE.

The display modes available are described below:

NORMAL: The standard mode described above.

BOTTOM LOCK: In this case, the screen is split vertically into two parts. The right part shows the same graph as in the

NORMAL mode, whereas the left part shows an enlarged view of the graph relative to the area extending from the seabed to some meters above it.

The enlarged area limits are marked in red on the right side of the screen and move automatically according to depth. In very shallow water, the enlargement is not applicable and therefore the information displayed on the left side of the screen is not updated; in this case, a message will warn the user.

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BOTTOM ZOOM: Same as BOTTOM LOCK mode, but the enlarged area extends from few meters below the seabed to a few meters above, automatically moving according to depth.

In very shallow water, the enlargement is not applicable and therefore the information displayed on the left side of the screen is not updated; in this case, a message will warn the user.

MARKER ZOOM: Same as above, but the right side of the screen shows the manual cursor in red. Use the joystick to move the cursor: the left side of the screen will show an enlarged view of the area centered on the point indicated by the manual cursor. The width of the enlarged area varies according to depth.

In very shallow water, the enlargement is not applicable and therefore the information displayed on the left side of the screen is not updated; in this case, a message will warn the user.

SYMBOL VIEW: In this case, the window is split into two parts, both showing the same seabed area at the same enlargement level. The view on the right side is the same as in the standard window, whereas the left side shows the echoes detected between the keel and the seabed using the fish symbol selected from the Settings menu. Symbols are displayed in three different sizes, depending on the strength of the echo detected.

In all modes, the depth range can be adjusted automatically (if the relevant option in the Settings menu is set to AUTO), or manually (if the relevant option is set to MANUAL). By pressing the ZOOM key, a window will allow setting the upper and lower limits of the display range.

If the option is set to AUTO, the range is adjusted automatically so as to always keep the seabed outline in the lower part of the screen. The same applies to the SHIFT mode, but in this case, to always keep the seabed outline in the lower part of the screen, the view is displaced automatically.

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In all modes, the fishfinder sensitivity can be adjusted not only from the Settings menu, but also by rotating the knob, provided that the relevant option in the menu is set to MANUAL.

Once the sensitivity adjustment window has appeared, set the value desired, and then press ENTER to confirm the setting or CLR to cancel the operation.

To edit the fishfinder parameters, see the Fishfinder Setup

Section.

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2D/FF WINDOW

This window shows – at the same time – a 2D-mode chart view in the left-hand side, and a fishfinder standard view in the right-hand side of the screen.

The windows located at the right end of the screen show the data relevant to the currently active view: route data will be shown when the chart view is active, while depth data will be shown when the fishfinder view is active.

A green frame highlights the currently active view. Hold the

EXIT key pressed to switch between the views.

When the fishfinder view is active, press the GOTO key to enter the fishfinder setup menu. The same key, pressed when the chart view is active, will perform the standard GOTO operation.

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3D/FF WINDOW

This window shows – at the same time – a 3D-mode chart view in the left-hand side, and a fishfinder standard view in the right-hand side of the screen.

The windows located at the right end of the screen show the data relevant to the currently active view: route data will be shown when the chart view is active, while depth data will be shown when the fishfinder view is active.

A green frame highlights the currently active view. Hold the

EXIT key pressed to switch between the views.

When the fishfinder view is active, press the GOTO key to enter the fishfinder setup menu. The same key, pressed when the chart view is active, will perform the standard GOTO operation.

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MAIN MENU

The main menu bar, that appears when pressing the GOTO key, allows accessing the following options:

ROUTE: To display route information, reverse and delete the route, set the consumption data and save or read data from the cartridge.

TRACK: To enable/disable the track function, delete a track, choose the track color, show the used percentage of track memory and save or read data from the cartridge.

MARKER: To delete markers, choose the marker color, show the number of markers used and available, and save or read marker data from the cartridge.

GOTO PORT: To plan a route to a selected port.

GOTO NEAREST: To plan a route to the nearest port service.

SETUP: To enable/disable and change the plotter’s setup.

GOTO LAT/LON: To plan a route to a known geographical position.

GOTO RANGE/BEARING: To plan a route to a position whose range and bearing values are known.

WIN : To select the window to display. Highlight the window desired by rotating the knob, then confirm the operation with

ENTER .

NOTE: The majority of menu items, once selected, show a series of submenus. Use the joystick to move from one menu to another and press ENTER to choose one item.

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ROUTE

EDITING A ROUTE (CURSOR MODE)

Creating a waypoint

Using the joystick, move the cursor on the position desired and press ENTER to insert a waypoint.

To enter further waypoints, move the cursor and press ENTER .

The new waypoint will be appended to the existing route.

Up to 99 waypoints per route can be entered, also by using the

GOTO functions available from the main menu.

Deleting the last waypoint

Press CLR . If the last waypoint is out of screen, the “DELETE

WP? ENTER = YES” message will be displayed.

Press ENTER to confirm the deletion.

Deleting a waypoint

Use the joystick to position the cursor on the waypoint to delete and press the CLR key.

Deleting all waypoints in a route

Press the CLR key repeatedly until the “NO WP PRESENT” message is displayed.

Moving a waypoint

Position the cursor exactly on the waypoint to be moved; press

ENTER to capture the waypoint, then move the waypoint to the position desired and confirm the operation by pressing ENTER .

Inserting a new waypoint in a route

Position the cursor exactly on the route leg to edit and press

ENTER to capture the leg.

Once captured, the leg will show a thicker line to distinguish it more easily from the other route legs. A window will also show the leg captured and its length.

Move the manual cursor to the position desired, insert the new waypoint and confirm by pressing ENTER .

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EDITING A ROUTE (NAVIGATION MODE)

If the manual cursor is displayed, press the EXIT key to enter

Navigation mode.

Changing the target waypoint

Use the “Route to a waypoint” function (see the Functions in the Route Menu Section).

WARNING: The route will be modified and the new target waypoint selected will be the first waypoint in the route.

Deleting all waypoints

Press the CLR key to show the “DELETE ROUTE? ENTER =

YES” message. Press the ENTER key to confirm the deletion or another key to exit.

FUNCTIONS IN THE ROUTE MENU

Route Info

Route information is displayed on one page containing general information and the geographical coordinates of all waypoints.

Press GOTO to display the main menu, then select ROUTE.

A window will show the following information:

WP NAME : Waypoint name

DISTANCE: Distance from START to current waypoint

TIME: Estimated time from START to current waypoint

FUEL LITERS: Estimated fuel consumption (liters or gallons)

BRG: Bearing from previous waypoint to current waypoint

POSITION: Waypoint latitude / longitude

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The arrival time at the waypoint and the fuel consumption will be displayed provided that estimated speed and fuel consumption values have been inserted previously (see the Entering speed and fuel consumption data Section).

To move within the page, use the joystick. To go back to the menu, use the joystick; to exit, press the EXIT key.

Entering speed and fuel consumption data

The data are used to calculate the values displayed in the

ROUTE window.

Press the GOTO key to display the menu and select ROUTE.

Move the joystick to the end of the waypoint list and then further downward to access speed and fuel consumption data.

Press ENTER to enter data, then confirm the operation.

Storing a route in the CompactFlash™

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, select ROUTE, SAVE

ALL and press ENTER.

To change the default name, use the joystick. To confirm the operation, press ENTER.

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Recalling a route from the CompactFlash™

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, select ROUTE, RE-

CALL to open the route catalog; select the route by the joystick and then press ENTER to confirm, or EXIT to exit.

The route recalled will be displayed, the Autozoom function automatically enabled and a window will allow selecting the target waypoint.

Deleting the current route

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, select ROUTE, DE-

LETE ALL and press ENTER to confirm. The current route can also be deleted by keeping the CLR key pressed for few seconds in Navigation mode.

Deleting a route from the CompactFlash™

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, then select ROUTE,

RECALL. The catalog of the routes stored into the

CompactFlash™ will show.

Select the route to delete with the joystick, then confirm the operation by pressing CLR .

Reversing a route

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, then select ROUTE and REVERSE.

The waypoint order will be automatically reversed allowing navigation in the opposite direction.

Route to a waypoint

Press the GOTO key, select ROUTE and place the cursor on the waypoint list by using the joystick. Press ENTER to confirm the selection, or EXIT to exit.

As the GEONAV plots a new route, the waypoint selected will become the first waypoint in the route, whereas previous waypoints will be deleted.

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TRACK

The Track function allows recording the track actually followed by the boat. The Track function can be enabled and disabled several times during navigation; in this case, separate track segments will be drawn.

Starting a track

To enable the Track function, press the GOTO key to display the main menu, select TRACK, START and press ENTER to confirm. A small circle on the boat’s position will indicate the track starting point.

Stopping a track

To disable the Track function, press the GOTO key to display the main menu, select TRACK, STOP and press ENTER to confirm.

Storing a track in the CompactFlash™

Press the GOTO key to display the main menu, select TRACK,

SAVE ALL and press ENTER to confirm. To change the default file name, use the joystick. To confirm the operation, press

ENTER .

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A message will confirm that the track has been stored correctly. Once stored, the track will disappear from the screen.

Every time a track is stored in the CompactFlash™, the plotter’s memory is cleared and the indicator of memory used in the

TRACK menu is reset to 0%.

Recalling a track from the CompactFlash™

Press the GOTO key to display the main menu, select TRACK and RECALL to open the track catalog. Select the track desired, then press ENTER to confirm the operation or EXIT to exit.

Deleting the current track

Press the GOTO key to display the main menu, select TRACK,

DELETE ALL and press ENTER to confirm.

Deleting a track from the CompactFlash™

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, then select TRACK,

RECALL. The catalog of the tracks stored into the

CompactFlash™ will show. Select the track to delete with the joystick, then confirm the operation by pressing CLR .

Setting the track color

The track color can be selected from the menu.

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Press GOTO to display the main menu, then select TRACK and the small colored square. A menu will show the colors available: choose the desired color with the joystick, then press

ENTER to confirm the operation. The selected color will be stored together with the track.

NOTE: The track color cannot be changed while the recording is active.

Displaying and changing track segment data

Position the manual cursor on a point in the track segment.

A window will show the navigation data recorded in that position.

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Recording date

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Recording time

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Sea depth

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Water temperature

Depth values are displayed only if available.

By positioning the manual cursor on the starting point of a track segment, a menu will allow changing the segment name, displaying average/maximum speed data, trip length/time, deleting the single segment as well as changing the single segment color.

When the menu pops up, press ENTER to access the options, use the joystick to select the desired option and press ENTER to confirm.

Route to a track segment

Press the GOTO key and select TRACK. A window will show, for each track segment, the line color, the name, the recording start date and time as well as the recording duration and length.

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The GEONAV will position the manual cursor at the beginning of the track segment selected; insert a waypoint by pressing ENTER , or a marker by holding ENTER pressed.

Setting the track density

Press the GOTO key, select TRACK and position the cursor on the last track segment. Move the selection further downward to allow setting the trackpoint saving density by time interval, distance or automatically.

Automatic track

When no track has been manually enabled by the user, the

Automatic track function will allow keeping the record of the route anyway.

The automatic track is active provided that no track has been previously set by the user and is displayed with the same line and color set by default for the user’s track.

To save the automatic track, press GOTO , select TRACK and

SAVE ALL. To change the default file name, use the joystick.

NOTE: The symbol identifying the track starting point will not be shown in case of automatic track.

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MARKERS

Markers are used to identify points of interest to which names and symbols can be assigned.

When a marker is entered, the plotter records also date, time and sea depth and temperature (if available). This data is stored together with the marker name, symbol and color and can be displayed in the window shown by the GOTO MARKER menu.

NOTE: Marker names are displayed starting from the 32 NM chart scale.

CURSOR MODE

Inserting a marker

Move the cursor to the position desired and hold the EN-

TER key pressed.

A window will display the symbol and a name automatically assigned to the marker. Use the joystick and the -ZOOM+ key to change the marker symbol (8 symbols available), name (max. 8 characters) and color according to the type of marker to store

(e.g., fishing spots, wrecks, rocks, etc.). Press ENTER to confirm the insertion.

NOTE: The cursor can be moved to the desired position also by using the GOTO functions.

Changing a marker name/symbol/color

Position the cursor on the marker desired and press ENTER ; a window will display the symbol, the name and the color previously assigned to the marker selected. Use the joystick and the -ZOOM+ key to change the marker name, symbol and color.

Press ENTER to confirm the operation.

Deleting a marker

Position the cursor on the marker to delete and press CLR .

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NAVIGATION MODE

Inserting a marker

Hold the ENTER key pressed to insert a marker at the boat’s position. A window will display the symbol and the name automatically assigned to the marker; to change the marker symbol, name and color according to the type of marker to store (e.g., fishing spots, submerged wrecks, rocks, etc.), use the joystick and the -ZOOM+ key. Press ENTER to confirm the insertion.

Route to a marker

Press the GOTO key and select MARKER. The catalog displayed will list, with respect to each marker, the symbol, the name, the insertion date/time, the geographical coordinates, as well as, the sea depth and temperature values as detected when entered (if available).

Moreover, the catalog shows the number of markers entered in the current page and the number of markers still available.

The list can be sorted by using the joystick to select the sort field and ENTER to confirm.

By using the joystick, choose the desired marker (the latest markers used will be highlighted) from the catalog displayed,

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72 then press ENTER to confirm. Once the desired marker has been selected, the GEONAV will insert a waypoint at the marker position and append the new leg to the existing route (if no route is available, the new waypoint will be connected to the boat’s position).

Press the EXIT key to go back to Navigation mode and enable automatically the Autozoom function.

NOTE: To delete a single marker, select it from the GOTO Marker list and press the

CLR key.

FUNCTIONS IN THE MARKER MENU

Storing a set of markers in the CompactFlash™

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, select MARKER, SAVE

ALL and press ENTER . If desired, change the default name with the joystick and press ENTER to confirm the operation.

A message will confirm that the markers have been stored correctly. Once stored, the markers will disappear from the screen.

Every time a set of markers is stored in the CompactFlash™, the plotter memory is cleared and the indicator of the markers available is reset to the maximum value.

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Recalling a set of markers from the CompactFlash™

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, select MARKER, RE-

CALL to open the marker catalog.

Select the marker set desired by using the joystick, then press

ENTER to confirm the operation, or EXIT to exit.

Deleting the current set of markers

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, select MARKER, DE-

LETE ALL and press ENTER to confirm.

Deleting a set of markers from the CompactFlash™

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, then select MARKER,

RECALL. The catalog of the sets of markers stored into the

CompactFlash™ will show.

Select the set of markers to delete with the joystick, then confirm the operation by pressing CLR .

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GOTO PORT

Press the GOTO key and select PORT by the joystick.

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A list will display the latest ports previously selected. By the joystick, select the port desired or form the name of the port, or part of it, using the alphabetical keyboard. When the desired port is shown, highlight it by the joystick and confirm by pressing ENTER .

Once the desired port has been selected, the GEONAV will insert a waypoint in the port position and append the new leg to the existing route (if no route is available, the new waypoint will be connected to the boat’s position).

Press the EXIT key to go back to Navigation mode and enable automatically the Autozoom function.

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GOTO NEAREST

NOTE: This option is available only with the NAVIONICS cartridges containing the

Port Services features. It allows finding and heading for the nearest port featuring the service desired. The NAVIONICS Platinum™ cartridges offer a wide choice of services, whereas, when using NAVIONICS Gold™ cartridges, the functions supported will be those provided by plotters employing Gold™ charts only.

Press the GOTO key, select NEAR by the joystick, choose the desired service and press ENTER to confirm, or EXIT to cancel the operation.

The GEONAV will show the three destinations closest to the boat’s position (if in Navigation mode), or to the cursor’s position (if in Cursor mode), and position automatically on the closest destination (flashing).

Select one port at a time by using the joystick; a window will show the distance and time to arrive (estimated on the boat’s current speed). Press ENTER to confirm the selection.

The GEONAV will insert a waypoint in the port selected, delete automatically the existing route (if in Navigation mode), or append the waypoint to the existing route (if in Cursor mode),

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Autozoom function.

Besides the specific set of services shown in the figure, a generic set is available. It gathers several additional services

(such as hotels, restaurants, airports, shops, etc.) that can be searched for and located thanks to the Nearest function.

Tide or current forecast at the nearest survey station

NOTE: This function is available only with the NAVIONICS cartridges containing

Tides and Currents data.

This function allows displaying, within the space of twentyfour hours with respect to the selected date, the tide level and tidal current speed and direction at a survey station in the vicinity. Unlike the estimated data shown in the Tide Info window, this forecast is much more accurate, being supplied directly by tidal surveying stations.

Press the GOTO key, select NEAR by the joystick, choose the

Tides or Currents service, then press ENTER to confirm.

The GEONAV will allow selecting one of the three nearest

Tides and Currents stations. Use the joystick to choose the

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Tide station

• Name of the station

• Forecast reference date

• Time and height with respect to the cursor’s position in the graph

• Time and height of high/low water

• Dawn and sunset time

• Moonrise and moonset time

• Moon phase

• Tide level graph (24 hours)

Tidal current station

• Name of the station

• Forecast reference date

• Time, speed and direction with respect to the cursor’s position in the graph

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• Time, speed, direction and slack time of daily flood and ebb streams

• Dawn and sunset time

• Moonrise and moonset time

• Moon phase

• Tide level graph (24 hours)

In both cases above, the default date is today. A different date can be set by pressing ENTER or -ZOOM+ .

NOTE: The same information can be accessed by positioning the manual cursor on the icon of a Tides or Currents station, and pressing ENTER to confirm.

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GOTO LAT/LON

Press the GOTO key and select L/L by the joystick. Enter the geographical coordinates desired and confirm.

The GEONAV will move the manual cursor to the position selected; insert a waypoint by pressing ENTER , or a marker by pressing ENTER longer.

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GOTO RANGE/BEARING

Press the GOTO key and select R&B by the joystick. Enter the range and bearing values relative to the position desired and confirm.

The GEONAV will move the manual cursor to the position selected; insert a waypoint by pressing ENTER , or a marker by holding ENTER pressed .

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SETUP

The Setup menu allows setting the available options. To access the Setup menu, press GOTO to display the main menu, then select SETUP by using the joystick.

The menu items are grouped in five sets. When selecting a set by the joystick, the list of the available options will be displayed. Press ENTER to select one set, then use the joystick to switch from one option to another and edit the setting.

To go back to the set list, press EXIT .

DISPLAY

• Mode (BRIGHT/DAY/NIGHT)

Selects the colors suitable for the brightness of the environment.

• Safety Depth (OFF/2m/5m/

10m/20m)

Enables the display of the areas corresponding to the depth safety limit.

• Depth Contours (ALL/5m/

10m/20m)

Selects the display of depth contours.

• Photo Overlay (LAND/FULL/OFF)

Selects the enabling of the overlay of satellite photographs for charts: only on land, everywhere or off, respectively.

• Chart Rotation (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the Chart Rotation function.

• Set Chart Detail (STD/USER/ALL)

Selects the chart details to display. It is possible to select one of the two settings available (STD - equivalent to the standard display setting, as defined by ECS regulations and ALL, that enables the display of all the items on the chart).

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By choosing USER, enables/disables the display of the single items.

• Easy View (ON/OFF)

Enables/disable the Chart Magnification function.

• Overzoom (ON/OFF)

Enables/disable the Overzoom function.

• Presentation (INTER./U.S.)

Selects the symbols and colors of chart presentation.

• Own Ship Icon

Selects the icon that will identify the ship’s position on the screen.

3D DISPLAY

• Name (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the display of names in the 3D display.

• Navaids (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the display of navaids in the 3D display.

• Photo (ON/OFF)

Selects the type of texture for the 3D display, to choose from satellite photograph and simple texture.

NAVIGATION

• Calibration (ON/OFF)

Calibrates the ship’s position received by the GPS device.

• Anchor Alarm (OFF/15m/30m/50m)

Enables/disables the alarm and sets the distance range for the anchor alarm.

• XTD Alarm (ON/OFF)

Sets the maximum deviation allowed from the route set.

UNITS AND LANGUAGE

• Set Time (LOCAL/GMT)

Enters local time.

• Distance Units (NAUT/METR/STAT)

Selects distance units.

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• Depth Units (M/FT/FA)

Selects depth units.

• Temperature Units (°C/°F)

Sets the temperature units (degrees centigrade or Fahrenheit).

• Bearing (TRUE/MAG)

Sets the magnetic mode for all bearings.

• Language (EN/FR/ES/DE/DK/IT/SV/

NL/SU/NO/GR)

Selects the language.

OTHER

• GPS (INT/EXT)

Selects the internal or external

GPS device, or the built-in GPS device with the reception of

WAAS/EGNOS differential satellites (if available).

• Input

Selects the depth and water temperature data source. Select NMEA to display the data provided by an external depth sounder via NMEA0183, or select FF to display the data detected by the black-box unit supplied as an accessory (if available).

• Chart Info

By selecting ON, a window will show the catalog of the charts stored in the cartridge. Select one chart by the joystick and press ENTER to display the information associated with the chart (chart number, authority that issued it and date of issue), or EXIT to exit.

• Welcome Message (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the display of a message in the welcome page, appearing as the instrument is turned on.

By selecting ON, a window will allow writing or editing the message.

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FISHFINDER SETUP

Fishfinder settings

Enable one of the Fishfinder windows, then press GOTO to enable the setting menu.

FISHFINDER - SONAR FEATURES

• Ping Rate (AUTO/MANUAL)

Sets the scanning speed selection.

In Auto mode the scanning speed adjustment is automatic; in Manual mode the adjustment is carried out by selecting the Ping Rate option from the menu.

• TX Pulse (AUTO/MANUAL)

Sets the pulse parameter selection. In Auto mode the pulse adjustment is automatic; in Manual mode the duty cycle and pulse width adjustment can be carried out with the appropriate menu options.

• Ping Rate

Sets the pulse transmission rate (0 to 255) in hundredths of seconds.

• TX Settings/Pulse Width

Sets the scanning pulse width if the TX Pulse option is set to Manual.

• TX Settings/Duty Cycle

If the TX Pulse option is set to Manual, this option sets the duty cycle (that is the ratio between the pulse width and the pulse period) of the scanning pulse. The adjustment of these parameters is for expert users.

FISHFINDER - SETTING

• Mode (AUTO/MANUAL)

Chooses the operating mode between automatic mode (suggested) and manual mode (for expert users).

• Color line

Changes the step value between each couple of adjacent colors displayed. The lower the value, the greater the color

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• Depth Range (AUTO/SHIFT/

MANUAL)

Chooses the depth display range adjustment between automatic mode (the range is automatically adapted, so that the seabed is always shown in the lower part of the screen and the surface is always visible), manual mode (fixed, to be adjusted by the user) or shift mode (the range is adapted automatically, but changes according to depth).

• Sensitivity

Sets the scanner sensitivity range (0 to 255). A higher sensitivity value provides more details but increases the possibility that disturbances affect the images.

• Upper Limit

Sets the upper limit value relative to the depth range displayed. If the Depth Range option is set to AUTO or SHIFT, the value cannot be set manually.

• Lower Limit

Sets the lower limit value relative to the depth range displayed. In this case, if the Depth Range option is set to

AUTO or SHIFT, the value cannot be set manually.

• Clutter Sensitivity

Adjusts the sensitivity range (0 to 25) of the filter that allows eliminating the clutter due to high sensitivity (deep water). The 0 value disables the filter.

• Clutter Depth

Adjusts the sensitivity range (0 to 25) of the filter that allows improving the depth measurement. The 0 value disables the filter.

• Noise (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables a filter that allows eliminating transient signals, such as motor ignition or background noise.

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FISHFINDER - DISPLAY

• Display Mode (NORMAL/BOT-

TOM ZOOM/BOTTOM LOCK/

MARKER ZOOM/SYMBOL VIEW)

Chooses the type of Depth

Sounder window displayed.

• Chart Speed (FULL/MED/LOW/

OFF)

Changes the speed of the scanning vertical line through the screen.

NOTE: If the Chart Speed option is set to OFF, the black-box unit is disabled along with the alarms, if previously activated.

• Depth Cursor (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the display of the depth cursor on screen.

• Fish Symbol (SYMBOL1/SYMBOL2/OFF)

Selects the type of icon representing the banks of fish. By selecting OFF, the icon is not displayed.

FISHFINDER - ALARM/CALIBRATION

This menu allows enabling/disabling some alarms relative to the data provided by the fishfinder unit. To enable or disable an alarm, select the menu item with the joystick, then displace the joystick horizontally and tick the box beside the menu item. To change from the enabled alarm option to the disabled alarm option, move the joystick vertically.

• Fish Alarm (OFF/SMALL/MEDIUM/BIG)

Sets an alarm that is enabled in case of detection of an echo relative to a bank of fish. The alarm can be adjusted according to three echo strength levels (big, medium or small).

• Shallow Alarm (ON/OFF)

Sets an alarm that is enabled when the depth is lower than the limit value chosen.

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• Depth Alarm (ON/OFF)

Sets an alarm that is enabled when the depth is greater than the limit value chosen.

• Keel Offset (ON/OFF)

Sets a correction value to compensate for the offset between the real position of the sonar sensor and the surface of the water.

• Temperature (ON/OFF)

Sets a correction for the value of the water temperature detected by the sensor.

• Water Type (SALT/FRESH)

Optimizes the operating parameters for sea water or fresh water navigation.

FISHFINDER - OTHER

• Simulation (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the black-box unit’s simulator. If the unit is connected, by enabling this option it is possible to simulate the fishfinder functions, in order to acquire a thorough knowledge of the instrument.

• Restore Setting (ON/OFF)

Restores the factory settings of the fishfinder menu.

• Version SW (ON/OFF)

Displays the software release present in the black-box unit.

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MOB FUNCTION

If one member of the crew should accidentally fall overboard, the MOB (Man Overboard) function allows plotting the position where the fall occurred, providing useful pieces of information for the rescue.

To enable the MOB function, hold the GOTO key pressed longer.

The GEONAV will place a special marker on the current position and show a window with the following data:

• Geographical coordinates of the man overboard position

• Time elapsed from the fall

• Distance and bearing of the man overboard with respect to the boat’s subsequent positions

If the unit is connected to an autopilot, the transmission of commands to the autopilot is stopped. All the unit’s functions are disabled as long as the MOB function is active. It will be only possible to zoom in / out the chart.

To disable the MOB function and go back to the standard functions, press EXIT .

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AUTOPILOT

The GEONAV allows a boat equipped with an autopilot to follow automatically the entered route, compensating for any diversion caused by external conditions (wind, currents, etc.).

The GEONAV will display the “PROXIMITY TO WAYPOINT” message to warn the user that the boat is about to reach the target waypoint.

The GEONAV will display the “END OF TRIP” message to warn the user that the boat is about to reach the last waypoint in the route.

WARNING: In order to avoid sudden change of course, it is always recommended to disable the autopilot when editing and/or creating a route.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 4

CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................... 5

INSTALLATION AND PRECAUTIONS ................................................ 8

CONNECTIONS ............................................................................... 10

CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION ........................................................... 12

KEYBOARD ...................................................................................... 14

DIAGNOSTIC ................................................................................... 17

NAVIONICS ELECTRONIC CHARTS ............................................... 18

GRAPHIC ITEMS ............................................................................. 26

FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS ................................................ 28

QUICK TOUR ................................................................................... 36

OPERATING MODES ....................................................................... 39

RANGE WINDOW ............................................................................. 41

NAVIGATION WINDOWS .................................................................. 42

SAILING WINDOWS ......................................................................... 44

DEPTH SOUNDER WINDOW ........................................................... 46

TRIP WINDOW ................................................................................ 47

SATELLITE WINDOW ....................................................................... 48

TIDE INFO WINDOW ........................................................................ 50

RUNWAY WINDOW .......................................................................... 51

3D WINDOW ..................................................................................... 52

2D/3D SPLIT WINDOWS .................................................................. 53

FISHFINDER WINDOW .................................................................... 55

2D/FF WINDOW ............................................................................... 59

3D/FF WINDOW ............................................................................... 60

MAIN MENU ..................................................................................... 61

ROUTE ............................................................................................. 62

TRACK ............................................................................................. 66

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MARKERS ........................................................................................ 70

GOTO PORT .................................................................................... 74

GOTO NEAREST ............................................................................. 75

GOTO LAT/LON ................................................................................ 79

GOTO RANGE/BEARING ................................................................. 80

SETUP ............................................................................................. 81

FISHFINDER SETUP ....................................................................... 84

MOB FUNCTION .............................................................................. 88

AUTOPILOT ..................................................................................... 89

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