Furuno FR-8051 manual Index Lines, Off-centering the Picture

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1.18 Index Lines

The index lines are useful for maintaining a con- stant distance between own ship and a coastline or partner ship. They can be turned on/off by the INDEX LINE key. Each pressing of the key turns on the index lines (linked with No.2 EBL and No.2 VRM), anchors the index lines, or turns off the index lines.

No.2 EBL

Index lines

Figure 1-16 Index lines

Rotating the index lines

Activate the No.2 EBL and operate the EBL con- trol.

Adjusting index lines intervals

Activate the No.2 VRM and operate the VRM control.

Selecting number of index lines

The number of index lines can be selected to two or six on the INITIAL menu.

1)Press the MENU key.

2)Select the INITIAL menu and press the EN- TER/SELECT key.

3)Select INDEX and press the ENTER/SELECT key.

4)Select 2PCS (or 6PCS).

5)Press the ENTER/SELECT key.

6)Press the MENU key.

1.19 Off-centering the Picture

Your vessel’s position can be off-centered up to 75% of the range in use to view the situation around your vessel without changing the range or size of targets.

1)Operate the trackball to set cursor where de- sired.

2)Press the SHIFT ZOOM key. SHIFT appears at the top left corner of the display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cursor

 

 

 

Cursor

1 Set cursor

 

2 Press SHIFT ZOOM

where desired.

 

key to shift display.

Figure 1-17 Off-centering the picture

Note: The display cannot be off-centered on the 96 nm range. In True Motion, the SHIFT ZOOM key resets the OS position to a point of 50% ra- dius opposite to the extension of the heading marker passing through the display center.

Canceling off-centered picture

Press the SHIFT ZOOM key again.

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Contents Marine Radar First Edition NOV Safety Information Do not diassemble or modify the equipment Radio Frequency Radation Hazard IiiUse the correct fuse Table of Contents Maintenance Features Word to FR-8051/8111/8251 Owners ForewordVii Configuration of FR-8051/8111/8251 Specifications Antenna UnitTransceiver Module Environmental Conditions Power Supply and Power ConsumptionDisplay Unit OthersXii Equipment ListsStandard Set Name Type Qty RemarksXiii Optional EquipmentSpare Parts Name Type Code No RemarksCategorization by Specification XivFunction Type Operation Control DescriptionDisplay Indications 25 NMDisplay indications lower part Turning the Radar On/Off Selecting RangeTransmitting, Stand-by Presentation Mode Selecting presentation modePresentation mode Description Representative display Presentation mode DescriptionMenu Overview Basic menu operationChanging pages on the Initial menu Menu tree MK Erase erase all fixed marksInitial Tune SET AUTO, Manu SPD Mode MAN, LOG, NAV Adjusting Picture Brilliance Tuning the ReceiverAdjusting Sensitivity Selecting tuning modeSuppressing Sea Clutter Adjusting Brilliance of Control Panel and MarkersAdjusting Range Ring Brilliance Automatic anti-clutter controlMeasuring the Range Suppressing Rain ClutterHeading and North Markers Measuring range by the range ringsMeasuring Bearing Canceling the cursor offset Collision Assessment by Measuring Range Offset EBLIndex Lines Off-centering the PictureZoom Inscribing Marks on the DisplayFunction key Own Ship Speed Turning on a functionAutomatic speed input Echo Trails Ship’s GraphicInterference Rejector Manual speed inputTrail time Canceling echo trailStarting echo trail Trail referenceElectronic Plotting E-plot Trail brilliancePlotting a target True or relative vector Canceling target plottingTarget data Vector timeSelecting guard zone type Setting a Guard Alarm ZoneSetting a guard zone Activating the guard zonesCanceling the guard zone and guard alarm Watch AlarmSilencing the aural alarm How to turn on echo averagingSuppressing Second-Trace Echoes 26 Echo averageNoise Rejection Presetting pulselengthEcho Stretch Selecting PulselengthWaypoint Display Outputting Cursor Position TLL dataSelecting pulselength set to use Alarm Output Signal On/Off Selecting Unit of Range Measurement, Bearing ReferenceSector Blanking Range Resolution Radar ObservationRadar Picture, Target Properties and Radar Pulse Indirect echoes Bearing ResolutionFalse Echoes Multiple echoesMinimum range Minimum and Maximum RangesSide-lobe echoes Blind and shadow sectorsLocating a Ship or Survival Craft in Distress by Sart Gain Maintenance When Working on the Antenna UnitInterval Check point Check and measures Remarks Part Type Life expectancy RemarksTroubleshooting Simple TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Advanced-level Troubleshooting Serviceman qualificationProblem Check point and probable Remedy Cause Problem Check point and probable Remedy Cause Problem Check point and probable Remedy Cause Diagnostic Test Diagnostic test, test patternLocation of Parts Antenna UnitRF Transceiver Unit Modulator TriggerRF transceiver unit FR-8051/8111 Display Unit common to all models Display unit, top viewDisplay unit, right side view Transmitter Receiver Performance Performance MonitorOperating a performance monitor Display Meaning Transmitter normal Receiver normalAuto Plotter ARP-15 Video Plotter RP-15Fluxgate Heading Sensor C-2000 Page