While you are in the Sonar Simulator menu, don't forget to check Simulate Position if you want to run the sonar and GPS simulators simultaneously. As you review sonar logs, you can create waypoints to mark sites you want to revisit.

While the simulator is running, you can switch from one chart log to another by opening the Sonar Simulator menu and using the in- structions in step 2 to select a different chart.

Tip:

There's more than one way to play a recorded sonar chart. You can also turn on the simulator from the MMC files list.

1.Press MENUMENU↓ to BROWSE MMC FILESENTENT.

2.Press ↓ ↑ to chart nameENT↓ to PLAYENTEXIT.

NOTE:

For some great practice, try running the Sonar Simulator and the GPS Simulator at the same time. This will give you a feel for how the unit will work in the field.

Stop Chart

If you are running multiple units on a boat or using this unit in a car, there are times when you may want to turn off the sonar. This com- mand turns off the sonar. Sonar restarts automatically each time you turn on your unit.

From the Sonar Page press MENU↓ to STOP CHARTENTEXIT.

Sonar Menu with Stop Chart command selected.

Surface Clarity

The markings extending downward from the zero line on the chart are called surface clutter. These markings are caused by wave action, boat

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Eagle Electronics 502cDF manual Stop Chart, Surface Clarity, Press MENUMENU↓ to Browse MMC Filesentent