TRACK

5.1Stopping/Restarting Plotting of Track

When your boat is at anchor or returning to port you probably won't need to record its track. You can stop recording the track, to conserve the track memory, as follows:

l.Press the MENU key.

2.Press the [2] key to select TRACK/ MARK SETUP. The track/mark setup menu appears.

TRACK/MARK SETUP

Hollow own ship

 

Own ship mark

mark means track

 

 

 

plotting has been

 

 

stopped.

 

 

 

 

 

Track not recorded

is not plotted.

Track plotting

Track plotting

stopped

restarted

Figure 5-2 Own ship mark appearance when track is not being recorded/track is being recorded

MARK SHAPE

LINE TYPE MARK COLOR TRACK COLOR MARK SIZE PLOT

PLOT INTVL

RED YEL GRN LBLU PPL BLU WHT

RED YEL GRN LBLU PPL BLU WHT

LS

ON OFF

TIME

 

 

DIST

AUTO

00 10

00.10nm

 

5.2 Changing Track Color

Track can be displayed in red, yellow green, light blue, purple, blue or white. It can be use- ful to change track color on a regular basis to discriminate between previous day's track, past track, etc.

: Cursor

ESC: Esc

Figure 5-1 Track/mark setup menu

3.Operate the Cursor Pad to select PLOT.

4.Press s to select OFF.

5.Press the MENU key to close the menu.

Happears on the screen, and own ship mark becomes hollow. (Note that the "H" icon does not appear on the sounder, data, graphic or highway display.) To resume recording and plotting, display "PLOT ON" at step 4 in the above procedure.

l.Press the MENU key.

2.Press the [2] key.

3.Operate the Cursor Pad to select TRACK COLOR.

4.Press t or s to select color desired.

5.Press the MENU key to close the menu.

5.3 Erasing All Track

You can erase all track. Be absolutely sure you want to erase all track; erased track cannot be restored.

1.Press the MENU key.

2.Press the [3] key to select ERASE TRACK/ MARK.

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Furuno GP-1610CF manual Stopping/Restarting Plotting of Track, Changing Track Color, Erasing All Track

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.

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