Track Smoothing | Eagle Electronics 502cDF guide

Sounds command (left). The Sounds menu (right).

To set Key Press Sounds: With the option highlighted, press ENT to turn it on (check) and turn it off (uncheck). After the option is set, press EXITEXIT to return to the main page display.

To set Alarm Sounds: Press ↓ to ALARM SOUNDS. With the option high- lighted, press ENT to turn it on (check) and turn it off (uncheck). After the option is set, press EXITEXIT to return to the main page display.

To set Alarm Volume: Press ↓ to VOLUME. Press ← → to adjust the vol- ume. After the option is set, press EXITEXIT to return to the main page display.

To set Alarm Style: Press ↓ to ALARM STYLEENT. Press ↑ ↓ to change the style, then press ENT. After the option is set, press EXITEXIT to re- turn to the main page display.

Track Smoothing

This is a factory setting that should always be left on. When stopped or traveling at slow speeds (such as walking or trolling), Track Smoothing prevents wandering of trails, the steering arrow, compass rose and a map in track-up mode.

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Contents

FishElite502c iGPS & SeaCharter502cDF iGPS Copyright 2005 LEI-Eagle All rights reserved Table of Contents Sonar Options & Features Basic Sonar Quick Reference Advanced GPS Operations 117 Sonar Troubleshooting Basic GPS OperationsBasic GPS Quick Reference System & GPS Setup Options 131 Searching 161 Supplemental Material 175Page Read Me First How this manual can get you out on the road, fastPage SeaCharter 502cDF iGPS 4,000 watts GeneralBack-up memory Sonar Depth capability SeaCharter 502cDF iGPS 1,500 feet Audible alarmsPosition updates Sonar Sounding Position points Graphic symbols for Waypoints or eventHow Eagle Sonar Works How GPS Works Introduction to GPS and Waas Page Page Emulator Free Training Aids AvailableSonar Viewer How to use this manual typographical conventions Menu CommandsArrow Keys KeyboardPage Transducer Installation Preparations Selecting a Transducer Location Pad Deadrise less than Strakes How low should you go? Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom MountingTransom Transducer centerline Hull bottom Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting Assembling the bracket Transducer bracket RatchetRatchet DotAlignment letters Positions Transducer Aligning the transducer on the transom RatchetsBolt Nut Assembling the transducer Drilling mounting holesMetal Nut Washer Rubber Washers Attaching transducer to transom Bottom Hull Flat-bottom hull Deep-vee hull Trolling Motor Bracket Installation single-frequency only Internal tooth washer TMB-S bracket Bolt Nut Flat washer Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches Partial fish archesTransducer aimed Too far back Hulls With Flotation Materials Testing Determines Best LocationShoot-Thru-Hull Preparation Second bottom True bottom Manual range setting Transducer location High speed Trolling speed Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation Epoxy transducer to hull Speed/Temperature Sensors Socket Optional Speed Sensor InstallationAccessory Sonar unit rear view Good location Transom Bottom of hull Power Connections Nmea Cable Connections Nmea WiringGPS Internal Antenna Mounting the Unit Bracket or Portable Orange Receive Bracket Installation Front Portable Installation 173.9 77.1 27.6 137.9 Millimeter 56.9 Inch MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation Cell battery Other Accessories To remove an MMCTo add an MMC or SD Card Thumb ScrewInsert card face up, this way MapCreate 6 CD-ROM left. MMC card reader for USB ports right Basic Sonar Operation Keyboard Power/lights on and off Main Menu Main Menu Pages Satellite Status Navigation Map Sonar Split zoom display left. Digital data display right Digital data Surface signal Basic Sonar Quick Reference Sonar Operations To adjust sensitivity Fish Symbols vs. Full Sonar Chart To Restore Factory Settings ASP Advanced Signal Processing To change the ASP level To adjust and turn on the shallow alarm AlarmsDepth Alarms To adjust and turn on the zone alarm Zone AlarmTo adjust and turn on the deep alarm Calibrate Speed Fish AlarmTo turn the fish alarm on Chart Speed To adjust the ColorLine level ColorLine Thin or no ColorLine Wider ColorLine Customize Page DisplaysTo change the information displayed in a data box Cursor line Depth box Depth Range Manual Depth CursorDepth Range Automatic Fish I.D. To switch to Manual Depth RangeFasTrack To turn on Fish ID Symbols with FishTrack depths FishTrackFrequency Change Transducer Frequency To turn on FishTrack Log Sonar Chart Data To change the frequency setting to 50 kHzTo change the frequency setting to 200 kHz HyperScroll Overlay Data To record or log chart dataNoise Rejection To overlay information on your screen To remove overlaid data To move overlaid data Steering arrow Ping Speed & HyperScrollTo change displayed data font size To change Ping Speed To turn off HyperScroll Reset Options Reset Water Distance Set Keel Offset Automatic Sensitivity To adjust sensitivity in auto modeSensitivity & Auto Sensitivity To change the chart mode color scheme Sonar Chart ModeTo adjust sensitivity in manual mode Sonar Page & Sonar Chart Display Options Full Sonar Chart Customizing the Digital Data Screen Split Zoom Sonar ChartDigital Data Tip Sonar Simulator Map With Sonar Split Screen Title bar with chart file name Play symbol flashing Press MENUMENU↓ to Browse MMC Filesentent Stop ChartSurface Clarity Surface clutter To adjust the Surface Clarity levelZoom & Zoom Bar Zoom Pan Unit wont turn on Unit freezes, locks up or operates erratically No fish arches when the Fish I.D. feature is off NoisePage Page Basic GPS Operations Power/lights on and off Pages Pages Menu showing some Map display options Page Navigation Page Map Background map vs. MapCreate map content Tip Minor Interstate Major Street Cursor line Streets Pop-upMarker School POI Restaurant Zoom Range Position, distance Bearing data Resize Window command Page Basic GPS Quick Reference Find Your Current Position Moving Around the Map Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys Cursor line Pop-up name box Selected wreck Selecting Any Map Item With the CursorSearching 101 Page Create Waypoint at Current Position Set a WaypointTo create and save a Waypoint Create Waypoint by Entering a Position StepCreate Waypoint on Map Navigate To a Waypoint Set Man Overboard MOB Waypoint Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint Navigate to Cursor Position on Map Navigate to a Point of Interest Creating and Saving a Trail Visible Active Symbol To Save a Trail Displaying a Saved Trail To turn off trail display Navigate a Trail Navigating TrailsVisual Trailing Page Red course Navigate a Back TrailPresent position arrow North Magenta trail line Trail point GPS Data files Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data FilesCustom Maps 115 Cancel Navigation Icons Find Distance From Current Position To Another LocationFind Distance From Point to Point Delete an Icon Create Icon on MapCreate Icon at Current Position Routes Navigate to an Icon Routes Created in the Unit Create and Save a RoutePC-created Routes 121 Delete a Route Edit a Route Name Edit Route Waypoints Navigate a Route in Reverse MENUMENU↓ to Cancel NAVIGATIONENT← to YesentNavigate a Route Trails Delete a TrailTrail MENUMENU↓ to Edit a Trail Pattern Edit a Trail NameEdit a Trail Color Utilities Waypoints To delete a waypoint from the map Edit a WaypointWaypoint Name Waypoint Position Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position Selecting a WaypointSet a Waypoint by Average Position Page System & GPS Setup Options To change alarm settings Communications Port Configuration Check MMC Files and Storage Space Configure Nmea Press MENUMENU↓ to GPS Setupent Coordinate System Selection To setup Loran TD Map Fix To configure a map fix Data Viewer with GPS and Navigation categories opened GPS Simulator To get to the GPS Simulator Hide GPS Features Press MENUMENU↓ to GPS SetupententInitialize GPS Simulating Trail or Route Navigation Map Auto Zoom Map Data Show Map Data Pop-up Map InformationMap Boundaries Fill Water With White Map Datum Selection Map Detail Category Selection Track Up mode, map shows N and arrow to indicate north Map OrientationTo get to Map Categories Drawn NauticPath USA Marine Charts Nautical Chart Notes To view Chart Note information Port Information Tidal Current Information To view Port Services informationPort Services icon Pop-up name box Tidal Current Station icon in animated mode Cursor lines To view Tidal Current information To select another date Tide InformationCurrent Time Line Velocity Scale Cursor lines Tide Station Icon in ani Mated mode To view tide informationCurrent Time Line Line Tide Table Height Scale Navionics Charts To display a Navionics chart Pop-up Help Screen Contrast and Brightness Press MENUMENU↓ to GPS SETUPENT↓ to Require WaasentRequire Waas Set Language Set Local Time Show Waas AlarmPress MENUMENU↓ to GPS SETUPENT↓ to Show Waas Alarm Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles Software Version Information Track Smoothing Update Trail Option Trail OptionsDelete All Trails General Trail Options Update Trail Criteria Auto, Time, Distance Trail Update Rate Time, Distance Transparency Units of Measure To change the units Press MENUMENU↓ to System Setupentent Searching Find Addresses 163 Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor Find Interstate Highway Exits Service NameENT Find Map Places or Points of Interest Find Streets or Intersections Find a Street Find Streets command left. Find Streets menu right Find an Intersection Page Find Waypoints Page Page Supplemental Material Datums Used by This Unit 176 177 178 FCC Compliance 180 181 182 Eagle Databases License Agreement Databases Limited Warranty Eagle Electronics Full ONE-YEAR Warranty How to Obtain Service… Not toll-free Accessory Ordering Information for all countries Visit our web site