4.4Selecting Screen Center by Cursor

1.Press the CURS key to display the cur- sor.

2.Operate the Cursor Pad to place the cur- sor where desired.

3.Press the CNTR key.

4.5 Shifting the Display

1.Press the CURS key to turn off the cur- sor.

2.Operate the Cursor Pad to shift the dis- play.

4.6 Centering Position

1.Press the CURS key to turn off the cur- sor.

2.Press the CNTR key.

4.7Changing Chart Scale/ Range

Chart scale (range) may be selected with the ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT keys. The ZOOM IN key blows up the chart; the ZOOM OUT key shrinks it.

Note: When the display is blown up or shrunk beyond the range of the chart card in use the message NO CHART appears to alert you.

4.8 Chart Cards

The chart cards contain nautical charts. When you insert a suitable chart card in the drive and your boat is near land, a chart appears with the land portion arranged according to the "land settings" in the DISPLAY SETUP menu.

When a wrong card is inserted or a wrong chart scale is selected, the land will be hol- low. Insert the proper card and select a suit able chart scale. Chart icons appear to help you select suitable chart scale. Table 4-1 ex- plains the chart icons and their meanings.

Table 4-1 Chart icons and their meanings

Icon

Meaning

Proper card is not inserted or chart scale is too small. Press the ZOOM OUT key to adjust chart scale.

Chart scale is too large. Press the ZOOM IN key to adjust chart scale.

Suitable chart scale is selected.

Indices and chart enlargement

When the ZOOM OUT key is pressed you will see several frames. These frames are called indices and they show you what parts of the chart can be enlarged in the current pic- ture range. The areas circumscribed with smaller frames can be enlarged, but the area enclosed by the largest frame cannot.

Figure 4-8 Sample chart (Japan and

South Korea) showing indices

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Furuno GP-1610CF Selecting Screen Center by Cursor, Shifting the Display, Centering Position, Changing Chart Scale/ Range

GP-1610CF specifications

The Furuno GP-1610CF is a sophisticated marine navigation system designed for enthusiasts who demand accuracy and reliability on the water. Featuring a 10.4-inch color LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, this unit provides crystal-clear images of charts and navigation information, even under direct sunlight. Its user-friendly interface allows for intuitive management of various functions, making it accessible for both novice and experienced mariners.

One of the standout features of the GP-1610CF is its integrated GPS receiver, which boasts a high sensitivity that ensures rapid acquisition of satellite signals and precise positioning. The unit supports a range of positioning formats, including WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System), allowing for enhanced accuracy within the coastal dimensions. Additionally, the GP-1610CF is compatible with DGPS (Differential GPS) systems, further refining positional accuracy and providing a reliable navigation experience.

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