Radar tuning Analog scanners, Enabling radar wakes | Raymarine C90w

3. Press the OK button.

Enabling radar expansion

In the radar application:

1.Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey.

2.Press the EXPANSION softkey repeatedly until the ON option is selected.

3.Press the OK button.

Enabling radar wakes

In the radar application:

1.Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey.

2.Press the WAKES softkey repeatedly until the ON option is selected.

3.Press the OK button.

Adjusting the radar tune control

In the radar application:

1.Press the MENU button.

2.Using the trackpad, highlight the Radar Setup menu item, then press the trackpad right to select it.

3.Using the trackpad, highlight the Scanner Setup menu item, then press the trackpad right to select it.

4.Using the trackpad, highlight the Tune Adjust menu item, then press the trackpad right to select it.

5.Press the TUNE softkey, and select the MANUAL option.

6.Using the rotary control, adjust the level to obtain the maximum signal strength (indicated by the eight-step horizontal bar).

7.Press the OK button.

9.8 Radar tuning — ANALOG scanners

You can use the gain presets and other functions to improve the quality of the radar picture.

Tuning method	Related Options	Description
Gain	• AUTO — the preset	Enables you to adjust
	operates in fully	the sensitivity of the
	automatic mode. This	radar reception. In some
	is the default.	situations, adjusting the
	• MAN — allows you to	sensitivity may improve
	• MAN — allows you to	the clarity of the radar
	manually adjust the	the clarity of the radar
	manually adjust the	picture.
	intensity of the gain,	picture.
	intensity of the gain,
	from 0 to 100%.

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Page Page Trademarks and registered trademarks Page Contents Using AIS 133 Using the Course Deviation Indicator 145 Customizing your display 207 Safety notices Important Information TFT LCD Displays Water ingressDisclaimers Suppression ferrites CompactFlash cardsEMC conformance Connections to other equipment IMO and Solas Warranty registrationProduct disposal Technical accuracy Handbook information Series handbooks Description Part number User reference handbook information 2.2 About this manualSeries handbooks Additional handbooks Description Part number Getting started Multifunction display system integration Device Type Suitable Devices Connectivity AIS Powering the display on/off Powering the display onPowering the Display Off Controls Label Feature Application Using buttons and softkeysUsing the cursor List of cursor labels Navigating pages and menus Displaying applicationsSelecting a page set and application Selecting an application window Screen information Editing dialog box information Using menusAccessing a menu Status icons Setting the language, date/time, and units of measurement Initial setupInitial setup procedures Adjusting the display lighting System setup menu Chain Menu item Description Options TD SetupBearing Mode Slave 1/2 Reset Defaults Ground Trip ResetMenu item Description Options Settings Reset Settings and Data Temperature Units Menu item Description Options Date/Time SetupUnits Setup Volume Units Data Alarms If you Nmea Output SetupSeaTalk Alarms If Heading If Nmea Port Setting Setup Menu item Description Options Waypoint PasswordEnable Password Change Password Series Widescreen user reference Managing display data CompactFlash cards overview Inserting a CompactFlash card Removing a CompactFlash Card Press the card eject button Retrieving data from a CompactFlash card Writing and retrieving dataSaving data to a CompactFlash card Erasing data from a CompactFlash card Transferring waypoint and route data Transferring data using a PCOperating a networked display Exceptions Designating the master display Designating a Data Master Display Using waypoints Waypoints Waypoints in the CDI and 3D chart applications How waypoints are shown in different applicationsWaypoints in the Fishfinder Application Waypoint placement Displaying the waypoint list Navigating to an existing waypoint selected on screen Navigating to a waypoint using the Wpts MOB buttonWaypoint navigation To stop navigating to a waypoint Changing waypoint details Changing a waypoint symbolEditing a waypoint Moving a waypoint Erasing waypoints Displaying the waypoint group list Changing the default waypoint groupWaypoint groups Making a new waypoint group Password protecting your waypoints Erasing a waypoint groupShowing and hiding waypoint groups Specifying a password for waypoints Changing the waypoints passwordDisabling password protection for waypoints Using the chart Chart application overview Ensure safe navigation Using the chart safely What the chart displays Chart cards Chart datum Chart setup menu options Chart setupSelecting the chart setup menu Menu item Description Options Object Information Route Width Menu item Description Options Vector LengthVector Width Menu item Description Options Record Vessel Track Vessel Track By menu Menu item Description Options Track IntervalRecord Vessel Track By menu Selecting the cartography setup menu Cartography setup menu options Depth Contour Safety ContourMenu item Description Options Spot Soundings Menu item Description Options Hide Rocks Land Features Menu item Description Options Nav. Marks SymbolsMenu item Description Options Marine Features Light Sectors Moving around the chart Zooming in and out Changing the chart display Chart presentationNavigating to the cursor position on the chart Working with multiple chart views North Up N-up Chart orientationSelecting local or system chart view Head Up H-up Press the Chart Mode and Orientation softkey Setting the motion modeSetting the chart orientation Maintaining a view of your navigation Changing the chart offset value Chart offsetEnabling chart offset True Motion TM Enabling aerial photo overlay Chart layers Aerial photo overlayResetting the chart offset value Specifying aerial overlay opacity Radar overlay Bathymetric data AIS objects 3D chart view locator Chart vectorsRange rings Decluttering the chart display Decluttering the chartEnabling and disabling chart vectors Displaying details of tides and currents Displaying details of currents Symbol DescriptionAnimated tide and current information Viewing animated tide and current information Using the cursor to find a port Additional chart informationUsing the port search option Controlling tide and current animations Displaying details of services and points of interest Business services and points of interest symbolsDisplaying details of objects and features Displaying pilot book information Locating your vessel on the chart displayHow to locate your vessel Displaying panoramic photos Waypoint navigation Waypoint editing Waypoint appearance Hiding a waypoint on the chart displayShowing and hiding waypoint symbols Showing and hiding waypoint names Building a route Building a route using new waypointsRoutes Building a route Navigation Options softkey Building a route using existing waypointsBuilding a route using the waypoint list Building a route from a track Building a route from a saved track Building a route from the current trackPress the Create Route from Track softkey Adding a waypoint at the start of a route Displaying the route list Displaying route details using the cursorDisplaying route details using the route list Displaying route details Following a route using quick route Press the Follow Route Options softkeyFollowing a route in reverse order Editing a route Erasing a route Removing a waypoint from a routeReversing a route Displaying the track list TracksCreating a track Creating a Track Press the Review and Edit Tracks softkey Editing a trackErasing a track Changing the name or color of a track Clearing the chart ruler Positioning the chart rulerRepositioning the chart ruler Measuring distances and bearings Using the 3D chart 3D chart overview SafetyUses for the 3D Chart 3D chart setup menu options 3D chart setupSelecting the 3D chart setup menu Function Description Options 3D chart cards 3D chart display overview3D chart view modes 3D Chart View Options 3D chart vessel view modes 3D chart depth scaleEnabling or disabling the 3D chart depth scale Changing the 3D chart vessel view mode Aerial photo overlay on 3D chart 3D Chart Navigation Using the 2D and 3D charts together Synchronizing the 2D and 3D charts 2D and 3D chart synchronizationDisplaying 2D and 3D charts simultaneously Press the Chart Mode and Presentation softkey Displaying the 3D view locator on the 2D chart Using autopilot control Autopilot control Autopilot status symbolsDisengaging the autopilot in an emergency Pilot Control dialog Enabling the autopilot control function Engaging the autopilotDisengaging the autopilot Silencing autopilot alarms and disengaging autopilot Autopilot alarmsSilencing autopilot alarms Autopilot control options Using radar Radar overview Radar scanner power modesRadar Radar Status Mode Icon Description of status Digital radar Powering the radar scanner on and off Radar range and image qualityMaximum radar range Radar image quality Side LobesIndirect Echoes Sea Clutter Multiple EchoesBlind Sectors Rain or Snow Clutter Radar display overview Interference Limitations Using Dual Range with SuperHD radarDual range radar operation digital scanners only Dual Range Range covered Operation Enabling Dual Range radar operation Radar mode and orientationPress the Radar Mode & Operation softkey Selecting long or short range radar operation Selecting the radar orientation mode North Up N-UP Course Up C-UP Changing the radar vessel offset Press the Radar Mode and Orientation softkeySelecting the radar motion mode Radar motion modes overview Offshore Radar tuning Digital scannersTuning method Related options Description SuperHD Controls 110 Series Widescreen user reference Rejection this ExpansionAuto Adjusting digital radar preset gain Selecting digital radar gain presetsAdjusting digital radar gain presets Adjusting digital radar color gain Selecting a digital radar color palette Selecting the enhance echoes functions Enabling radar expansion Radar tuning Analog scannersAdjusting the radar tune control Enabling radar wakes Using radar 115 Automatically adjusts For high levels of sea Clutter Using radar 117 Adjusting analog radar rain function Adjusting analog radar gainAdjusting analog radar FTC function Adjusting analog radar sea gain Enabling radar expansion Enabling radar wakes Hiding a waypoint on the radar display Displaying the waypoint list Measuring using the cursor Using radar to measure distances, ranges, and bearingsMeasuring using the range rings Measuring using Variable Range Markers VRMs Measuring using Electronic Bearing Lines EBLs Measuring using combined VRM and EBL Measuring using floating VRM and EBL Creating a VRM or EBL on the radar displayCreating a floating VRM or EBL on the radar display Setting up a radar guard zone Using radar to track targets and avoid collisionsUsing the radar range rings Unfloating a VRM or EBL on the radar display Marpa overview Enabling and disabling radar warning alarmsSafety notices How a Marpa risk is assessed Relative mode Status symbols for Marpa targetsTrue mode Setting up Marpa Parameter Descriptions Options Vector Length Displaying vessel vectors CPA graphicsMarpa options Parameter Descriptions Options Target History Using Marpa Acquiring a Marpa target to track Radar alarmsSelecting the radar alarms setup menu Cancelling a Marpa target Setting up your radar Radar setup menu options Parking Offset Antenna SizeColor Palette Transmit ReferenceTimed Period 132 Series Widescreen user reference Using AIS AIS Simulator Mode AIS overviewHow AIS Works AIS prerequisites Classes of AIS data Class a Class B Data Receive Send Enabling or disabling AIS Displaying AIS vectorsEnabling and disabling AIS vectors AIS status symbols AIS silent modeEnabling and disabling AIS silent mode Viewing AIS target information AIS target symbolsTarget type Description Symbol Displaying detailed AIS target information Safety Messages Using AIS to avoid collisionsDisplaying safety-critical AIS information Safe Zones AIS options Parameter Description Options Vector LengthParameter Description Options Own Vessel Safe Zone Buddy tracking AIS alarmsAcknowledging AIS alarms Enabling and disabling buddy tracking Adding a vessel to your buddy list from main menu Adding a vessel to your buddy listAdding a vessel to your buddy list from AIS target list Editing a buddy’s details Deleting a buddy Displaying additional buddy informationPress the Buddy Data Auto on OFF softkey Using the Course Deviation Indicator 146 Series Widescreen user reference Following a route using the CDI application Using the CDI ApplicationMonitoring Your Course Using CDI Going to a waypoint using the CDI application 148 Series Widescreen user reference Using the fishfinder Fishfinder overview Fishfinder introductionFishfinder screen Example fishfinder screen Interpreting the seabed using sonar Sonar imageHow the fishfinder works Factors influencing the sonar display Fishfinder presets Clutter / Background noiseDisplay modes Fishfinder zoom mode Selecting a fishfinder presetSelecting a fishfinder display mode Preset 3 Shallow or 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Ping EnableMenu Item Description Options Ping Rate Limit per Fishfinder Transducer Calibration Waterline Temperature OffsetMenu Item Description Options Depth Offset Speed Offset Using the engine monitor Engine monitor overview Displaying the engine monitor application Setting up the engine monitor application Changing what the engine monitor displays Silencing engine monitor alarms Using the data application Data application overview Pre-configured data in the data applicationList of pre-configured data panels Way Fish Sail Naviga Point Route Ing Data Tion panel Panel Selecting a pre-configured data panel XTE Renaming data panels in the data application Customizing the data applicationSelecting customized data in the data application Changing the size of data panels in the data application Using the weather application North America only Weather application setup Weather application overviewAdding the weather application to a page set Weather symbols Weather application display overviewSelecting weather graphics Storm tracks symbols Surface pressure symbolsSurface observation station symbols Wind speed symbols Wave information symbols Color code Precipitation type Intensity NOWRad precipitation color codesCanadian radar precipitation color codes Color code Intensity in mm per hour Weather map navigation Weather reportsRe-centering your vessel on the weather map Storm tracking Displaying weather reportsChanging the position of forecasts on the weather map Animated weather graphics Running a weather animation 188 Series Widescreen user reference Using Sirius satellite radio North America only Sirius radio overview Displaying the Sirius radio application Browsing Sirius radio channels Tuning to a Sirius radio channelSirius radio basic operations Scanning Sirius radio channels Deleting a Sirius radio channel from a preset Sirius radio presetsAssigning Sirius radio channel presets Moving a Sirius radio channel to another preset Setting up Sirius radio favorite alerts Favorite Sirius radio song alerts Accessing a blocked Sirius radio channel Setting up Sirius radio parental lockingChanging the Sirius radio password Sirius radio parental locking Using Navtex Incoming Navtex Message Alerts Navtex setupNavtex overview Navtex Message Alert Categories Displaying the Navtex message list Viewing and Managing Navtex MessagesViewing a Navtex message Sorting the Navtex message list 198 Series Widescreen user reference Using video Video application overview Displaying the video application Changing the video aspect ratio Adjusting the video picture DSC VHF radio integration Using a DSC VHF radio with your display Enabling DSC VHF radio integration 206 Series Widescreen user reference Customizing your display Customizing page sets Selecting applications for a page setRenaming a page set Resizing the databar Customizing the databarMoving the databar Changing the data displayed in the databar 210 Series Widescreen user reference Maintaining your display Servicing and safety Routine equipment checks Cleaning Cleaning the display case Performing a settings reset Cleaning the display screenResetting your display Settings and data reset Performing a settings and data reset 216 Series Widescreen user reference Technical support Raymarine technical support Sirius supportViewing product information Navionics support Navionics website 220 Series Widescreen user reference