Navigational Aids; Functional Characteristics - Geonav 6 PLUS Manuel D'emploi Et D'installation

Navigational Aids

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NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
Displaying port services
The symbol identifies a port providing ser-
vices. Zoom down to 1 NM, position the
manual cursor on the icon (sailing boat)
relevant to the selected marina; press EN-
TER and a window will list all the services
available in that port. Select the desired
icon by the ENTER key. Port services are
identified by the following icons:
Health services
Engine, boat, electronic
and other repairs
Water
Information and
authorities
The services available depend on the NAVIONICS cartridge used.
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Elite
Regatta
Elite
Cabin
Regatta
Tourist services
and shops
Customer services
Fuel

Functional Characteristics

FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
This chapter summarizes the most commonly used functions of the
GEONAV and gives also a brief description of the terms that will appear
in the following pages. Additional terms and acronyms can be found in
the Glossary section at the end of this manual.
Internal or external GPS
To make the installation easy, the GEONAV can use either its own inter-
nal GPS receiver or an external receiver, depending on where the unit is
to be installed (indoor or outdoor).
To select the internal/external GPS, press PAGE to display the menu,
select SETUP, then GPS INT or GPS EXT. The selection of GPS INT will
open a new window; select "YES" if the plotter is connected to a DGPS
compatible with the internal GPS, otherwise select "NO". Confirm the
operation by pressing ENTER.
Depth sounder
When in depth sounder mode, the GEONAV displays the navigation win-
dow in the screen upper part, and, in the bottom part, the sea depth in
graphic form.
The depth value can be expressed in meters (selected by default), feet
and fathoms; press PAGE to display the menu, select SETUP and then
DEPTH UNITS (M/FT/FA).
Navigation mode (Automatic, AUTO)
The GEONAV enters the Navigation mode as soon as the internal or
external GPS receiver transmits a valid fix; when in Navigation mode:
• the manual cursor is not displayed;
• the depth sounder window can be accessed.
This mode is also called automatic because the unit automatically se-
lects the chart scale and updates the boat's position on the screen.
Cursor mode (Manual, MAN)
When in Cursor mode, the manual cursor is displayed. It is possible to
edit a route, insert or delete markers, display navaid information etc.,
but it is not possible to gain access to the depth sounder window.
By pressing one of the four arrows in the CURSOR key, the unit switches
from Cursor to Navigation mode, and the screen is centered in relation
to the manual cursor.
To return to Navigation mode press PAGE.
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