5.MENU OPERATIONS

5.1Chart Position Calibration

In some instances chart position may be off by a few minutes. For example, the position of the ship is shown to be at sea while it is in fact moored at a pier. You can compensate for this error as follows.

1)Press the [MENU ESC] key.

2)Press the [0] key to select SYSTEM SETUP.

3)Press the [9] key to select CHART POSN CALIB.

4)Press the [s] key to select ON.

CHART POSN CALIB

POSN CALIB OFF ON

CALIB 00.000'N 00.000'E

GEODETIC WGS-84

ENT : Ent ESC : Esc

Figure 5-1 CHART POSITION CALIBRATION menu

5)Set the cursor on correct position.

6)Press the [NU/CU ENT] key. The calibration values appear.

7)Press the [MENU ESC] key. The chart offset icon appears on the display.

To remove the correction, select OFF in step 4 of the above proce- dure and press the [NU/CU ENT] and [MENU ESC] keys.

5.2 GPS Position Correction

You may correct the GPS position to refine position accuracy.

First, moor boat at a pier and plot position shown by GP-1600F on a nautical chart. Then, enter correction value.

1)Press the [MENU ESC] key.

2)Press the [0] key to select the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

3)Press the [7] key. The GPS SETUP menu appears.

4)Operate the [Arrow] keys to select POS CALIB.

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Furuno GP-1600F manual Chart Position Calibration, GPS Position Correction

GP-1600F specifications

The Furuno GP-1600F is an innovative marine GPS chart plotter designed for the serious boating enthusiast or commercial mariner. This advanced device combines reliable positioning accuracy with a range of user-friendly features, making it a popular choice for those navigating both coastal and offshore waters.

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