FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the MODEL 1715
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO MODEL 1715 Marine Radar.
For over 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
Your radar is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed, operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for installation, operation, and maintenance.
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Features
Your radar has a large variety of functions, all contained in a rugged plastic case. All controls respond immediately to the operator’s command and each time a key is pressed the corresponding change can be seen on the screen.
The main features of the MODEL 1715 are
•Daylight viewing radar specially designed for small craft and sailing yachts.
•Traditional FURUNO reliability and quality in a compact,
•Compact and
•High definition
•Automatic control of sensitivity (gain), tuning and A/C SEA for simplified operation.
•Targets can be displayed in grey tones on a white background or vice versa, for optimal viewing under any lighting conditions.
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•User programmable nav data displays.
•[PROG] key acts as a menu shortcut key.
•[TLL] key outputs chosen target’s L/L position to a plotter.
•Standard features include Display Shift, EBL, Echo Stretch, Echo Trail, Guard Alarm, Interference Rejector, VRM, Zoom.
•Guard zone watches for targets entering (or exiting) a guard zone.
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