Foreword, Word to GP-1650DF/1650F Owners, Features

FOREWORD

A Word to GP-1650DF/1650F Owners

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO GP-1650DF COLOR DGPS/ PLOTTER/SOUNDER, GP-1650F COLOR GPS/PLOTTER/SOUNDER. We are confi- dent you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Com- pany has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electron- ics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can per- form its intended function unless installed, op- erated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.

We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.

Features

The GP-1650DF is a totally integrated DGPS beacon receiver, GPS receiver, color video plotter and color video sounder. The GP- 1650F mostly shares the same features with the GP-1650DF except it does not have a DGPS beacon receiver.

Navigation information is displayed on a bright 5.6-inch color TFT LCD. On-screen in- formation shown are position, range and bearing to cursor position, range, bearing, ETA and TTG to waypoint, etc.

A high sensitivity receiver tracks up to twelve satellites simultaneously. An 8-state Kalman filter ensures optimum accuracy in determi- nation of vessel position, course and speed.

C-MAP NT-FP chart card is available for the GP-1650DF/1650F C-MAP NT.

The main features of the GP-1650DF/1650F are

•Comprehensive navigation data displays.

•Bright 5.6-inch color TFT LCD with tem- perature compensated tone and brilliance control.

•Automatic coastline chart loading.

•Position display in latitude and longitude, Loran C or Decca TDs.

•Improved position accuracy with optional DGPS beacon receiver (GP-1650F).

•Accepts both FURUNO and NAVIONICS or C-MAP NT mini chart cards.

•Alarms: Arrival, Anchor Watch, Cross-track Error, Speed, Proximity, Fish, Bottom, Temperature.

•Man overboard feature records latitude and longitude coordinates at time of man overboard.

•“Highway” display provides graphic pre- sentation of ship’s track and is useful for monitoring cross track error.

•Automatic or manual video sounder op- eration.