Resetting Distance Run, Reset Distance prompt

2. OPERATION

2.13Resetting Distance Run

The distance run may be reset to zero as below when the source of distance run is GPS or VBW.

1.Press the [MENU] key to display the main menu.

2.Choose TRIP MENU and then press the [ENT] key.

3.Choose RESET DISTANCE and then press the [ENT] key.

RESET DISTANCE?

ARE YOU SURE?

YES NO

RESET DISTANCE prompt

4.Choose YES and then press the [ENT] key.

5.Press the [DISP] key to close the menu.

2.14Choosing External Heading Source for Backup

Choose the source of heading data as below.

CAUTION

Never switch from internal to external heading while the autopilot is in the automatic mode. Change to the manual mode before switching.

2. Press the [HDG SETUP] key.

HEADING SETUP

OFFSET : +000.0

(SERVICE ONLY)

HEADING : INT

INT HDG	- - - . -
EXT HDG	- - - . -

OFFSET : Heading offset. See service manual for instructions. "SERVICE ONLY" means heading offset shown for display only.

HEADING : Select heading source. Choose INT for normal use. If a gyrocomapss is connected for primary means, leaving this equipment as backup, choose EXT.

INT HDG : Bow heading. Includes offset.

EXT HDG : Heading fed from external equipment.

Heading setup menu

3.”HEADING” is selected; press the [ENT] key.

4.Choose INT or EXT as appropriate. Normally choose INT. If own GPS sensor is not working and a heading sensor such as a gyrocompass is available, choose EXT.

5.Press the [ENT] key.

6.Press the [DISP] key to close the menu.

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SC-110 specifications

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