C-Series Display Reference Manual Document number: 81221_4 Date: March 2006 E-Series Reference Manual Trademarks and registered trademarks Autohelm, HSB, Raymarine, RayTech Navigator, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk and Sportpilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Limited. Apelco is a registered trademark of Raymarine Holdings Limited (registered in all major marketing territories). AST, Autoadapt, Auto GST, Autoseastate, Autotrim, Bidata, Marine Intelligence, Maxiview, On Board, Raychart, Raynav, Raypilot, Raystar, ST40, ST60, Seaclutter, Smart Route, Tridata and Waypoint Navigation are trademarks of Raymarine Limited. Navionics is a registered trademark of Navionics Company, Italy. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Software in this product is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. Contents of this handbook ©Raymarine UK 2006. Important information i Important Information Intended use The display units detailed in this handbook may form part of marine navigational radar system or GPS system intended for use on (non-IMO/SOLAS class) leisure vessels or small workboats. This handbook contains important information on the operation and maintenance of your C-Series Display. To get the best results in operation and performance, please take the time to read this handbook thoroughly. For full details of installation and system integration, please refer to the C-Series Installation Guide supplied with the display. Safety notices WARNING:Navigation Aid This device is intended to be used as an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions and incorrect handling or use. It is the user's responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgement. This device should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement. WARNING:Product installation This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions in the C-Series System Installation Guide. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury and/ or damage to the vessel. WARNING:High voltage The display unit and scanner unit contain high voltages. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools only available to qualified service technicians - there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments. The operator should never remove the display unit cover or attempt to service the equipment. WARNING:Electromagnetic energy The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that the scanner has been installed according to the recommendations given in the relevant scanner handbook. Avoid looking directly at the antenna. ii C-Series Display Reference Manual WARNING:Fishfinder sounder module Removing the transducer cable from the rear of the fishfinder sounder module whilst it is switched on can cause sparks. Only remove the transducer cable after power has been switched off. Ensure that the sounder module is mounted where it is well ventilated and in an area free from flammable vapors. CAUTION: Water Ingress To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage to the display, ensure that the chart card door is firmly closed. This can be confirmed by an audible click. CAUTION: CompactFlash Cards · Removing the CompactFlash card whilst information is being written to or read from it may cause damage to the card and loss of all data. Use the proper procedure detailed on page 18 to remove the card. · Do not save data (waypoints, routes etc.) to a Navionics card as the charts may be overwritten. When archiving use a different CompactFlash card. · DO NOT use a metallic instrument such as a screwdriver or pliers to help you remove a card, as doing this can cause irreparable damage. CAUTION: Global Positioning System Antenna Do not connect or disconnect the GPS antenna from the display unit whilst power is switched on. Doing this may result in irreparable damage. CAUTION: UV Light To provide protection against the damaging effects of UV light, it is advisable to replace the sun cover provided when the display is not in use. CAUTION: Cleaning the display Take care when cleaning the display, to avoid damaging it: (1) Do NOT wipe the display screen with a dry cloth, as this could scratch the screen coating. (2) Do NOT use acid, ammonia based or abrasive products. Disclaimers Electronic charts are an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not to replace them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain the current information needed for safe navigation. The Captain is responsible for their prudent use. The C-Series and its charts do not therefore exclude the user from carrying the required official charts and documents. Raymarine does not warrant that this product is error-free or that it is compatible with products manufactured by any person or entity other than Raymarine. This product uses digital chart data, and electronic information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) which may contain errors. Raymarine does not warrant the accuracy of such information and you are advised that errors in such information may cause the product to malfunction. Raymarine is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by your use or inability to use the product, by the interaction of the product with Important information iii products manufactured by others, or by errors in chart data or information utilized by the product and supplied by third parties. About this manual This manual describes how to operate your C-Series display in conjunction with Navionics cartography. It assumes that all peripheral equipment to be operated with it is compatible and has been correctly installed. This manual is intended for users of varying marine abilities, but assumes a general level of knowledge of display use, nautical terminology and practices. Technical accuracy To the best of our knowledge, the technical information contained within this handbook, was correct at the time of printing. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, Raymarine's policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications without notice. As a result Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and this handbook. Raymarine does not support after-sales or technical support for Navionics chart cards. If you wish to file a report of an error or omission on a Navionics chart, please provide the information to the Navionics web site at the link below: http://www.navionics.com/DiscrepancyReports.asp Raymarine does not necessarily support all the features in particular Navionics cartography. EMC conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised. Multi-media chart cards To use your C-Series Display as a navigation aid, charts with the appropriate level of detail for the geographic area you wish to navigate are required. The charts are available in electronic format on Navionics Chart cards. To check the current availability of Navionics® chart card types and the latest feature sets, visit www.navionics.com or www.navionics.it. To obtain Navionics cards, contact your local dealer or visit the Navionics web site. iv C-Series Display Reference Manual Alternatively, anywhere in North America call Navionics toll-free on 1-800-848-5896 Outside of North America, contact your local dealer or Navionics SpA on: Phone: (+39) 0584 961696 or Fax: (+39) 0584 961309) When archiving data, Raymarine recommends that you only use SanDisk CF memory cards. Other brands of CF memory card may not work in your C-Series Display. Disposal Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive The WEEE Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some of Raymarine's products, we support its requirements as part of our environmental policy and we ask you to be aware of how you should dispose of this product. The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol found on our products signifies that it should not be disposed of in general waste or landfill. Please contact your local dealer, national distributor or Raymarine Technical Services for information on product disposal. Contents v Contents Chapter 1: Overview ..................................................................................................1 1.1 What will my C-Series integrate with? .................................................................. 1 1.2 What can the C-Series Display do? ........................................................................ 2 1.3 The Simulator ........................................................................................................ 4 Chapter 2: General Operation ..................................................................................5 2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Powering the display ON/OFF ...............................................................................5 2.3 Using the controls .................................................................................................6 The control panel ............................................................................................ 6 Buttons and soft keys ...................................................................................... 7 The cursor ....................................................................................................... 8 2.4 Displaying applications ......................................................................................... 8 2.5 Additional screen information ..............................................................................9 2.6 Initial setup procedures ......................................................................................13 Setting the language, date/time format and units of measurement ..............13 Selecting a page set ......................................................................................14 Selecting an application page .......................................................................14 Selecting an application window ..................................................................15 Adjusting the display lighting ........................................................................16 2.7 Using CompactFlash cards ..................................................................................17 Cautions ........................................................................................................17 What are CompactFlash cards used for? .......................................................17 Inserting a card .............................................................................................18 Removing a card ...........................................................................................18 2.8 Managing data ...................................................................................................19 Writing/retrieving data to a CompactFlash card ............................................19 Sending and receiving information using a PC ..............................................22 Password protecting your waypoints ............................................................23 2.9 Emergencies and warnings .................................................................................26 Man Overboard (MOB) .................................................................................26 Alarms ..........................................................................................................27 vi C-Series Display Reference Manual Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints .....................................................................29 3.1 What is a waypoint? ...........................................................................................29 3.2 How are waypoints represented? .......................................................................30 3.3 Placing a waypoint .............................................................................................31 3.4 Navigating to a waypoint ...................................................................................32 Start navigating to a waypoint ......................................................................32 Stop navigating to a waypoint ......................................................................33 3.5 Viewing waypoint information .............................................................. ...