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IMPORTANT NOTICES General • The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury. • Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO. • If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement. • The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice. • The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be di
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Radio Frequency ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the equipment. Radiation Hazard Only qualified personnel The radar antenna emits electromagnetic should work inside the radio frequency (RF) energy which can be equipment. harmful, particularly to your eyes. Never look directly into the antenna aperture from Turn off the radar power a close distance while the radar is in switch before servicing the operation or expose yourself to the tra
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD................................................................................................................. viii SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS........................................................................................ ix 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW ................................................................................. 1-1 1.1 Operating Controls .......................................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2.13 Reducing Noise Interference.............................................................................................2-12 2.14 Rejecting Radar Interference ............................................................................................2-13 2.15 Zoom .................................................................................................................................2-14 2.15.1 Zooming radar targets.............................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.5.4 C-MAP charts ....................................................................................................... 3-14 3.6 Working with Track ........................................................................................................... 3-18 3.6.1 Displaying track.................................................................................................... 3-18 3.6.2 Stopping, restarting plotting of own ship track.................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.3.4 Shifting the range....................................................................................................4-8 4.4 Measuring Depth, Time .......................................................................................................4-9 4.5 Reducing Interference.........................................................................................................4-9 4.6 Reducing Low Level Noise.......................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 7.2.3 Function key setup ................................................................................................. 7-8 7.3 Plotter Setup..................................................................................................................... 7-10 7.3.1 Navigation options................................................................................................ 7-10 7.3.2 Function key setup ............................................................
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FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the Model 1724C/1734C Series Marine Radar, GD-1720C Color Video Plotter FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the Model 1724C/1734C Series Marine Radar, GD-1720C Color Video Plotter. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For over 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and reliability throughout the world. This dedication to excellenc
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS All NavNet products incorporate a “network circuit board” to integrate each NavNet product on board through an optional LAN cable (Ethernet 10BASE-T). Each NavNet product is assigned an IP address to enable transfer of images between other NavNet products. For example, video plotter pictures can be transferred to a radar and vice versa. Pictures received via the NavNet may be adjusted at the receiving end. The number of display units which may be installed depends
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Single-unit NavNet system (GD-1720C) GPS Receiver GP-320B/330B or Weather Station WS-200 External buzzer Display Unit RDP-148 AIS transponder AIS Interface IF-1500AIS* * Not required for AIS Transponder FA-150. Echo sounder Heading sensor HUB Remote Controller RMC-100 Other NavNet unit FA-30 Rectifier (MODEL 1724C etc.) AIS RECEIVER PR-62 Network sounder 100/110/115/220/230 VAC 12-24 VDC ETR-6/10N 1φ, 50/60 Hz Single-unit NavNet system (GD-1720C) x
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Two-unit NavNet system GPS Receiver Antenna Unit GP-320B/330B or Weather Station WS-200 Radar data Plotter data Two-unit NavNet system xi
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Three-or-more-unit NavNet system (Max. 4 display units) GPS Receiver GP-320B/330B or Weather Antenna Unit Station WS-200 Radar data Plotter data HUB Sounder data Note: The picture disappears 10 seconds after the NavNet cable is disconnected from a Network sounder "sub" NavNet display unit. ETR-6/10N Three-or-more-unit NavNet system COMPLIANCE WITH R&TTE DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC This radar complies with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. In accordance with Article 6-3 of th
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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW This chapter provides the basic information needed to get you started using your radar, video plotter. 1.1 Operating Controls 1.1.1 Display unit controls Display unit controls The radar, video plotter, sounder and chart systems are operated with the controls of the display unit (and the remote controller). Ten keys are labeled and they provide the function shown on their labels. The five soft keys provide various functions according to current operating mo
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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Soft keys The function of the five soft keys changes according to the operation. Their labels for their current functions are shown on the screen to the left of the keys. To hide or show the soft keys, press the HIDE/SHOW key. Each press of the key shows preset soft keys, user function keys or turns off navigation information (at the top of the screen). SOFT KEYS Display unit Some soft keys show the current setting of a soft key in reverse video as shown below.
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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.1.2 Remote controller Operating distance 90°: Up to 5 m ±45°: Up to 3 m SAVE Replace the batteries (AA) when the MOB RANGE DISP distance from which the display unit can be operated shortens. 3 ABC 1 DEF 2 GHI Note: The remote controller may JKL 4 MNO 5 PQR 6 become damaged if dropped. Mishandling of the remote STU 7 VWX 8 YZ& 9 controller is not covered by the warranty. EBL / VRM ’# 0 GAIN WPT CENTER MARK CNTL ENT ENT CLEAR MENU TX / STBY ACQ BRILL TONE ALARM HIDE
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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.2 Inserting a Chart Card Your unit reads SD cards, in the following formats: Navionics GOLD Chart cards or C-MAP NT+/NT MAX chart cards, depending on the type of display unit you have. Insert the appropriate chart card for your area as follows: 1. Open the chart drive. Chart slot Display unit 2. Insert chart card label side up. 3. Close the lid. To remove chart card, follow the steps shown below. 1. Press the MENU key to show the menu. 2. Press the SHO
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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.3 Turning the Unit On/Off Press the POWER/BRILL key to turn the unit on. A beep sounds and then the equipment shows the startup NavNet screen (about 20 seconds), the product information screen, startup test results and chart usage disclaimer. During this period the equipment is inoperative. The startup test checks the ROM, RAM, internal battery and backup data for proper operation, displaying the results for each as OK or NG (No Good). If NG appears an appropriat
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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.4 Display Brilliance, Panel Brilliance, Hue You can adjust display brilliance, panel brilliance and hue as shown below. 1.4.1 Display brilliance, panel brilliance 1. Press the POWER/BRILL key momentarily. A set of soft keys for adjustment of brilliance and hue appear. Current selection is higtlighted. .125nm M BRILL ° .250/ 319.9 SP CONTST H-UP DISPLY BRILL PANEL BRILL HUE RADAR STBY RETURN DISPLAY BRILLIANCE 8 Brilliance adjustment s
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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.4.2 Hue You may select the colors for the radar, plotter and overlay displays as below. 1. Press the POWER/BRILL key momentarily. 2. Press the HUE soft key to show the hue setting window. HUE ¡ DAY ¡ NIGHT ¡ TWILIGHT ⁄ MANUAL SET Hue window 3. Operate the Cursor pad to select hue desired, referring to the table below. MANUAL SET follows the color settings on the CHART DETAILS menu for the plotter and the RADAR DISPLAY SETUP menu for the radar. Night
