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Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance TM Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine MC 600Ci or MC 600Cx www.cobra.com chartplotter. Properly used, this product will give you many years of reliable service. ® How Your Cobra Chartplotter Works TM The CobraMarine chartplotter is a state-of-the-art computerized electronic chart system, designed as a sophisticated navigation aid. User friendly operations make the chartplotter easy to operate. All calculations and information necessary for the
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Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance TM Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine MC 600Ci or MC 600Cx www.cobra.com chartplotter. Properly used, this product will give you many years of reliable service. ® How Your Cobra Chartplotter Works TM The CobraMarine chartplotter is a state-of-the-art computerized electronic chart system, designed as a sophisticated navigation aid. User friendly operations make the chartplotter easy to operate. All calculations and information necessary for the
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Software Features and Control and Indicators Technical Specifications SOFTWARE FEATURES Detailed Base Map Included 3D Mapping (view charts in either top down or new 3D perspective modes) TM 12 Channel WAAS GPS with iASAP TM Sunlight and NightWatch Modes Easy surfing among the available pages (Data, Highway, Sun & Moon, Split, GPS Status, System and Welcome pages) Fish Finder and Combo pages (available with Fish Finder device connected) DSC Calling integration 1000 Waypoints and 50 Routes (50 Way
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Software Features and Control and Indicators Technical Specifications SOFTWARE FEATURES Detailed Base Map Included 3D Mapping (view charts in either top down or new 3D perspective modes) TM 12 Channel WAAS GPS with iASAP TM Sunlight and NightWatch Modes Easy surfing among the available pages (Data, Highway, Sun & Moon, Split, GPS Status, System and Welcome pages) Fish Finder and Combo pages (available with Fish Finder device connected) DSC Calling integration 1000 Waypoints and 50 Routes (50 Way
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Warnings and Cautions WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS TM Before using your CobraMarine MC 600C chartplotter please read these general precautions and warnings. Electronic charts displayed by the chartplotter are believed to be accurate and reliable, but they are not intended to replace official charts which should remain your main reference for all the matters related to the execution of a safe navigation. For this reason we would like to remind you that you are required to carry on board and use the offi
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Included in This Package and C-MAP C-CARD WHAT IS IN THE BOX? When the package containing the chartplotter is first opened, please check it for the following contents (if any parts are missing contact the dealer the chartplotter was purchased from): TM CobraMarine MC 600C chartplotter Power Data Cable Tilt and Swivel Mounting Bracket Two Removable Faceplates Owner’s Manual Quick Reference Guide External GPS Antenna with 10 Meter Cable (ONLY on MC 600Cx model) Flush Mount Kit (ONLY on MC 600Cx wi
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Table of Contents 1. MANUAL ORGANIZATION 1.1. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. A1 OUR THANK S TO YOU ................................................................................................................................. A1 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ......................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents 2.12. USING MOB .................................................................................................................................. 20 2.12.1. Inserting MOB .......................................................................................................................... 20 2.12.2. Deleting MOB ........................................................................................................................... 20 3. PAGE INFORMATION AND OPERATION ..
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Table of Contents 3.9. SPLIT MODE PAGE ............................................................................................................................ 44 3.9.1. Description ............................................................................................................................... 44 3.9.1.1. Available Layouts of SLIT MODE Page ..................................................................... 44 3.9.1.2. Changing Data Options ..................................
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Table of Contents 5.2.1. Display Settings ....................................................................................................................... 60 5.2.2. Chart Settings .......................................................................................................................... 61 5.2.2.1. Chart Presentation ..................................................................................................... 61 5.2.2.2. Depth Presentation ..........................
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General Operation 1.2. GENERAL OPERATION 1.2.1. Button Conventions Used Throughout this Owner’s Manual, the hardware buttons on the MC 600C are shown in bold capital letters, for example ENTER; the software buttons are shown in bold small capital letters, for example EDIT. See the following pictures. Any menu operation and function activation in this Owner’s Manual is related to both MC 600Cx and MC 600Ci chartplotter models. Whenever it is necessary, a note has been inserted for the model with
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General Operation have activated the menu from the CHART Page (by pressing the MENU button) to select the option you want, “NUMBER OF DATA FIELDS” option, follow the procedure listed below: 1. Use the UP and DOWN CURSOR buttons to select the desired option, “NUMBER OF DATA FIELDS”. 2. Press the ENTER button: a drop down box appears with the available selections “2”, “4”, “6”, “HIDE”. 3. Use the UP and DOWN CURSOR buttons to select a desired choice. 4. Press the ENTER button to confirm, or the ES
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General Operation When the field is highlighted: 1. Use the RIGHT or LEFT software buttons at the bottom to highlight the field you would like to change. 2. Use the UP, DOWN, RIGHT or LEFT CURSOR buttons to step through the available characters until the desired character is highlighted. 3. Press the ENTER button to confirm; the selected character appears in the highlighted field on the top line. 4. Repeat this procedure until you complete your entry. 5. Press the SAVE software button when the
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Switching On/Off 2. BASIC OPERATION Refer to the foldout on the front cover to identify the various controls and indicators on your chartplotter. 2.1. SWITCHING ON/OFF Before powering On the chartplotter, check for the correct voltage (10-35 volt dc). 2.1.1 Switching On Press and hold the PWR button for one (1) second. The chartplotter shows you the Logo Screen, Caution Notice (press the ENTER button) and then the WELCOME Page in sequence. See the INITIAL SETUP Page instruction for first time sw
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Initial Setup 2.2.1. Definitions of Selections This menu allows you to select some of the basic setup information the first time the chartplotter is powered On. This information can be changed at any time either from the SYSTEM Page (see Chapter 5) or by resetting the chartplotter. Select the correct setup option and select “DONE” and press the ENTER button when complete. Please refer to section 1.2 for more information on how to enter information. “LANGUAGES” - Selects the language in which you
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Initial Setup medium sea level unit among the available units. The default setting is Ft (Feet). Other options are Meters (Mt) and Flight Level (FL). “TIME REFERENCE” - Allows switching the Time Reference between UTC or Local. After entering the Local Time offset, your local time will be displayed. See Par. 5.2.6 for more detailed information. “TIME FORMAT” - Sets you preferred time format. The default setting is 24 hour time. “DATE FORMAT” - Sets you preferred date format between MM-DD-YY (mont
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Backlight and Contrast Page Surfing 3. Wait or press the ENTER button to return to the chart screen with the new light levels retained. Continuously pressing the PWR button from this screen will toggle you through the available color palettes. 2.4. PAGE SURFING There are many different pages of data and information available. You can select the page you wish “by surfing” among the available pages. 2.4.1. Pages selection Pressing the PAGE button causes TABs to appear with the pages that you can s
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Demo Mode 2.5. DEMO MODE DEMO MODE is great for practicing the actual use of a product when the satellites signals and internal alarms are not available. When the device is in DEMO MODE, the GPS receiver is turned Off, so it is impossible to navigate. Do not try to navigate in a DEMO MODE. While the DEMO MODE is turned On, the GPS receiver is not active. All satellite signal strength bars are only a simulation and do not indicate any actual satellite signals. DEMO MODE can be selected from the W
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Moving and Zooming on Chart map Pointer to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas even outside of your current detail coverage. While panning past the edge of the current map display, the screen actively scrolls forward to provide continuous map coverage. 2.6.2. Zoom Zoom function is generally used to change a map scale and show relevant detail content. ZOOM OUT - Press the ZOOM OUT button to change the scale and show less details of a larger area. ZOOM IN – Press the
