Status Bar displayed always in compact mode to allow more space for the graphical data. To enable (On) or disable (Off) the Status Bar display, follow this procedure:

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

2.Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ON or OFF and press [ENT].

1 RANGE and Range rings interval 1

5 6 7

2Guard Zone alarms

2

3Current Heading

4 Heading Mode indication

3

5Motion Mode indication

4

6Ship Speed Over Ground

7Course Over Ground

Figure 4.1.9 - Status Bar

4.2SENSITIVITY

To select the Sensitivity menu follow this procedure:

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

NOTE

The Sensitivity menu can be also opened by pressing [ENT] directly from the Radar page when the Cursor is not placed over any features.

4.2.0Interference Rejection

Reduces the interference caused by signals from other Radar units. It is possible to turn Interference Rejection to Off, Level 1 (weak), Level 2 (middle), Level 3 (strong). The higher you set the Interference Rejection value the less interference you will receive.

To select the Interference Rejection value, follow this procedure:

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

2.Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight INTERFERENCE REJECTION and press [ENT].

3.Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight the desired Interference value and press [ENT].

4.2.1Gain Adjustment

Controls the Radar Gain. To see more details on the screen, increase the receiver sensitivity by selecting a higher gain percentage. If there is too much detail or if the screen is cluttered, lowering the sensitivity may increase the clarity of the display.

To select the Gain value, follow this procedure:

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

2.Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight GAIN ADJUSTMENT and press [ENT].

3.Move the ShuttlePoint knob up/down to insert the desired value and left/right to move the cursor. When finished, press [ENT].

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Standard Horizon CP300, CP500, CPV550, CP180I operation manual Sensitivity, Interference Rejection, Gain Adjustment

CP300, CP180, CP180I, CP500, CPV550 specifications

Standard Horizon is well known for its innovative marine electronics, particularly its line of chart plotters and multifunction displays. Among its popular products are the CPV550, CP500, CP180I, CP180, and CP300 models, each designed to enhance navigational experience for boaters and sailors.

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