4. UNDERSTANDING THE RADAR DISPLAY

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Figure 4 - Example of Radar Display page

4.0RADAR WINDOW

4.0.0Cursor

When on the Full Radar page or when the focus is on the Radar window, moving the ShuttlePoint knob will show the cursor on the screen. It is automatically hidden when the Cursor is not used for more than 5 seconds. It can temporarily be hidden to check for small targets under it by pressing [CLR].

When the ShuttlePoint knob is moved a popup window will show the position of the Cursor, the Distance and Bearing from the cursor to the vessels position.

4.1BASIC

4.1.0Range

Are selectable among 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 + 1/2, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36 and 48 Nm (the maximum range depends on the Antenna used).

The range can be changed following this procedure:

1.Press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight RANGE and press [ENT].

2.Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight the desired range value and press [ENT].

Another method is:

1.Press a Soft Key.

2.Press [RANGE]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the desired range and press [ENT].

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Standard Horizon CP300, CP500, CPV550, CP180I Understanding the Radar Display, Radar Window, Cursor, Basic, Range

CP300, CP180, CP180I, CP500, CPV550 specifications

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