Furuno 1724C, 1734C manual Foreword, Features

FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the Model 1724C/1734C Series Marine Radar, GD-1720C Color Video Plotter

FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the Model 1724C/1734C Series Marine Radar, GD-1720C Color Video Plotter. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

For over 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and reliability throughout the world. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

Your equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly installed and maintained. Please carefully read and follow the operation and maintenance procedures set forth in this manual.

We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.

Features

The 1724C/1734C Radar Series and the GD-1720C Video Plotter work within our network system called the “NavNet.” Each product has an IP address to communicate with NavNet compatible products within the network, using TCP/IP protocol through an Ethernet 10BASE-T network.

The main features are as follows:

•Bright 7” screen visible even under direct sunlight.

•User friendly operation with combination of discrete keys, soft keys, and cursor pad.

•Accepts the following SD chart cards: NAVIONICS GOLD or C-MAP NT+/NT MAX charts, depending on specification. All names mentioned above are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

•Fast chart redraw.

•Built-in NavNet interface circuit board.

•Highly accurate, WAAS-capable 12-channel FURUNO BB GPS Receiver GP-320B/330B and Weather Station WS-200 optionally available. (Hereafer these models are collectively referred to as FURUNO BB GPS receiver.)

•User programmable function keys.

•Video sounder picture available with connection of the optional Network Sounder.

•ARP function (when connecting with MODEL 1824C series)

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