Furuno NAVpilot-500 Setting the units of measurements, Speed unit options window, for example

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4. MENU OPERATION

4.1.3 Setting the units of measurements

The DISPLAY SETUP menu allows you to choose units of measurement.

1.Press the [STBY] and [MENU] key in order to open the STBY mode menu.

2.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “DISPLAY SETUP”.

3.Press the [ENTER] knob to show the display setup menu.

SPEED UNIT:	kt
RANGE UNIT:	nm
WIND SPEED UNIT:		kt
DEPTH UNIT:	ft
WATER TEMP UNIT:		F
POSITION FORMAT

DD MM. MMM"

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HEADING READOUT: MAGNETIC

SPEED READOUT: SOG

ANALOG INDICATOR BAR:

RUDDER

DATE FORMAT: MMM. DD. YYYY

TIME FORMAT: 24HOUR

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Display setup menu

To change pages, select “▼NEXT PAGE” or “▲PREVIOUS PAGE” and press the [ENTER] knob.

4.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the item desired.

5.Press the [ENTER] knob to show the speed unit options window. The example below shows the speed unit options.

km/h

MPH

Speed unit options window, for example

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Contents Autopilot Safety Instructions Table of Contents Iii AlarmsWord to the Owner of the NAVpilot-500 FeaturesForeword System configuration of NAVpilot-500 System ConfigurationThis page is intentionally left blank Principle of Autopilot Principle of the AutopilotPrinciple of Operation Control unit, front view Basic OperationOperating Controls Startup sequence Turning the power offTurning On/Off Displays Adjusting Brilliance and ContrastDisplays Contrast, brilliance windowNormal Display Screen setup menuSelecting the data shown on Normal and Data Displays Selecting data for Normal Display 2 screenDisplayed data Data available for display in Screen 2 Upper and LowerSelecting data for Data Display Selecting the display layout for Data DisplayData Displays Screen 3 pattern options windowGraphic displays Selecting the display on Graphic DisplayGraphic options window Normal Display 1 Selecting data for analog indicatorDisplay setup menu Rudder Angle Analog indicator bar options windowThis page is intentionally left blank Steering Modes Stby ModeStby mode display Auto mode display Auto ModeUsing the Auto mode Advanced auto options window Advanced Auto modeAdvanced Auto mode display Enabling the Advanced Auto modeTurn Turn mode For Auto modeTurn setting window NAV mode display NAV ModeStarting the NAV mode NAV mode, Course and XTE Selecting sailing method of NAV modeNav mode options window NAV mode menu Switching waypointWaypoint switching options window OFF Fishing mode options windowDo not use the Orbit mode in rough sea Orbit modeOrbit Navigating to TLL point Fishing modeFishing mode window Clover LeafDial type remote controller FAP-5551 Remote ModeRotating dial Turning power off dial typeNFU No Follow-Up mode display Turning power on, button and lever type remote controllersTurning power off, button and lever type remote controllers Operating remote controller ex. button and lever typesSystem setup menu Selecting course after the Remote mode is offStby mode menu Cse course after remote options window Course after remote controller is turned offDodge mode display Dodge ModeDodging in Stby mode Dodging in Auto or NAV mode Data calibration menu Stby Mode MenuOffsetting data Menu OperationMagnetic variation options window Offsetting the heading dataShip’s speed, temperature, depth calibration Selecting the selecting method of magnetic variationSea state options window Setting parametersParameter setup menu Selecting the method of entering the parameterDeviation level options window MANUAL-CALMExample of Manual parameter Setting parameters manuallyRudder Gain Track line and weather setting valueRudder angle and rudder gain setting WeatherCounter Rudder General guidelines for setting rudder gainGeneral guidelines for setting counter rudder gain Auto trim options window Adjusting the sensitivity in monitoring the boat’s trimAuto net towing options window When towing the netSpeed unit options window, for example Setting the units of measurementsDDMM.MM’ Key beep options window Setting other menu itemsActivating key beep Selecting language Setting the panel dimmerLocking the control unit Lock options windowRunning simulation program Simulation mode options windowAlarm menu AlarmsAlarm Menu Selecting the beep pattern Selecting the alarm buzzerAudio alarm options window Alarm interval options windowWatch alarm options window Setting the watch alarmSetting the heading deviation alarm Setting the cross-track error limitSpeed alarm options window Setting the speed alarmHow to use XTE alarm Into mode Application of XTE alarmDepth alarm options window Setting the depth alarmLog trip options window Setting the temperature alarmSetting the trip distance alarm Temp alarm options windowLog trip clear options window Alarm InformationClearing the trip distance Alarm messages, their meanings and priorities Alarm messagesCheck point Remedy Maintenance & TroubleshootingPreventive Maintenance Maintenance programTest options window Replacement of FuseDiagnostics Parts Name Type Code No RemarksHeading Sensor Test Processor Unit TestController Unit Test Screen Test Keyboard TestRudder test Rudder Setup and Auto TestMemory clear options window Clearing MemoriesSystem Data System data screenError message Meaning Remedy Error MessagesError messages Error messages con’t MN-1 Menu TreeMN-2 Stby mode menuMN-3 Auto mode menuInterface NAVpilot-500Control Unit Processor UnitColor Power SupplyEnvironmental Conditions IN-1 Index

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