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VIDEO PLOTTER
RP-25
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION No one navigational aid should be relied exclusively for the safety of vessel and crew. The navigator has the responsibility to check all aids available to confirm position. Electronic aids are not a substitute for basic navigational principles and common sense. Digital charts cannot replace official nautical charts. Digital charts are intended as an aid to navigation. Position should always be checked against nautical charts, as well as other aids to navigatio
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FORWORD A Word to RP-25 Owners Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO RP-25 Video Plotter. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers. Your RP-25 is designed and constructed to meet the
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The RP-25 function may be changed depending on your FR/FAR-2805 series radar specification. Refer to the following table to recognize your RP-25 working. Your 2805 spec. Radar map Video plotter R (Regular) type Yes Yes IMO type No - (German, Netherland) iii
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. RADAR MAP..................................................................................................1-1 1.1 Preparation .................................................................................................................. 1-2 1.2 Making a radar map..................................................................................................... 1-3 1.2.1 Selecting the entering way ..................................................................
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2.8.3 Deleting navigation lines.........................................................................2-23 2.8.4 Setting up the navigation lines ................................................................2-24 2.8.5 Displaying navigation lines......................................................................2-26 2.9 Recording and Replaying Data...................................................................................2-26 2.9.1 Formatting memory (RAM) card..................
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1. RADAR MAP A radar map is a combination map lines and symbols whereby the user can define and input the navigation data, route planning and monitoring data. The radar map has the capacity of 1,500 points of mark and line. The map data can be memorized to facilitate the repeated use on the routine navigation area. The user can create a radar map on-real time while using the radar for navigation or at leisure time at anchor or while the radar is not being used. Place of a map can be ma
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1. RADAR MAP 1.1 Preparation For R-type radar, confirm that the radar display appears. When the video plotter or radar/video plotter display appears, press the [VIDEO PLOT] key several times to select the radar display. 1. Press the [NAV MENU] key to show NAV INFORMATION 1 menu. 2. Press [1] key to show RADAR MAP menu. [RADAR MAP] 1 [NAV INFORMATION 1] 2 MAP OFF/ON 3 NAV DATA POSN 4 ALIGN + CURSOR OFF/ON 5 MARK ENTRY MODE CURSOR/L/L/OWN SHIP 6 ERASE MARK OFF/AREA/ALL MEMORY IN USE M
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1. RADAR MAP 1.2 Making a Radar Map Marks/lines can be entered in three different ways. 1.2.1 Selecting the entering way 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [1] in that order to show RADAR MAP menu. 2. Press the [5] key several times to select CURSOR, L/L or OWN SHIP POSN. CURSOR: Enters mark/line at the position selected by cursor L/L: Enter mark/line at the position selected by L/L values OWN SHIP POSN: Enter mark/line at the current own ship’s position 3. Press the [ENTER] key. 4. Press the
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1. RADAR MAP 2. Press the numeric key to select the number for desired mark. For example, press the [1] [2] key in order when you want to select ●. 3. Operate the trackball to move the cursor to the desired position. 4. Press the [ENTER] key. The selected mark is entered at the selected position. 5. Repeat step 2 through 4. When using the same mark, repeat step3 and 4. 6. Press the [MARK] key to close the menu. When entering the line, follow the steps in below. 1. Press the [MAR
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1. RADAR MAP 2. Press the numeric keys to enter the value for the desired latitude. When you enter 45º67.888, for example, press [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [8] [8] in that order. 3. Press the [ENTER] key. 4. Press the [5] or [6] key to select North or South. [5] key: North, [6] key: South 5. Press the [ENTER] key. 6. Press the numeric key to enter the value for the desired longitude. When you enter 123º45.666, for example, press [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [6] [6] in that order. 7. Press th
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1. RADAR MAP 1.3 Erasing Contents of the Radar Map 1.3.1 Erasing the mark/line independently 1. Select CURSOR at MARK ENTRY MODE field on RADAR MAP menu. 2. Press the [MARK] key to show the ENTER MARK menu. 3. Press the [2] key twice to select MARK CANCEL. 4. Operate the trackball to move the cursor to the mark you want to erase. 5. Press the [ENTER] key. When erasing the line, move the cursor to the starting/ending point. Selecting the connecting point erases both lines connected t
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1. RADAR MAP 1.4 Position and bearing correction 1.4.1 Radar map correction When there is an error between the radar screen and marks/lines, do the following procedures. 1. Press the [CHART ALIGN] key. MAN ALIGN appears at the right side of screen. 2. Operate the trackball to align the radar screen and radar map. 3. Press the [CHART ALIGN] key again. The screen is fixed, and MAN ALINED appears instead of MAN ALIGN. 1.4.2 Cursor data correction The above correction value can
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2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2.1 Overview If your 2805 radar is for R (Regular) type, the video plotter function is available in addition to he radar maps. Keys for video plotter VECTOR ORIGIN VECTOR RADAR TRUE/ MARK TIME MENU REL 2 3 1 TARGET TARGET AUTO BASED DATA PLOT 4 5 6 SPEED E,AUTO PLOT MENU LOST TRAIL HISTORY TARGET 7 8 9 CHART VIDEO NAV CANCEL ENTER MARK ALIGN PLOT MENU 0 - Control panel (right) 2.1.1 Selecting Displays The RP-25 has three displays: Radar, Video Plotter an
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2. VIDEO PLOTTER Sample video plotter display Range 12/2 3.458 NM Range/bearing Waypoint + 179.9 R to cursor TM Motion mode W12 W11 W10 Own ship's position OWN SHIP 35 20.370 N Cursor position 141 18.370 E +CURSOR PSN 35 20.360 N 141 18.770 E Cursor Own ship mark Origin mark Note: Grid line is not appeared on G-type. 2.1.2 Display modes The RP-25 has five presentation modes. • NORTH UP • COURSE UP • HEAD UP • HEAD UP TB • NORTH UP • NORTH UP TM Press the [MODE] key to s
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2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2.2 Chart Cards CAUTION WARNING Chart cards are intended as an aid to Handle chart cards and memory cards navigation. The navigation has the with care. responsivility to check all aids available to confirm position. Keep cards away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and active gases. Keep cards away from water and chemicals. Keep the connector free foreign material. Do not drop the cards. 2.2.1 Displaying chart cards To display a chart; 1. Insert chart card i
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2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2.2.2 Chart position correction There may be instances when the radar image is not overland on the chart correctly. This is mainly due to position error inherent in the navigation aid connected to the radar. You can align chart with the radar image as follows. Note: There is no alteration between own sip’s data value and it displayed on the navigator though the chart position is corrected. 1. Press the [CHART ALIGN] key. “MAN ALIGN” appears at right side of the
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2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2.3 Setting up the Video Plotter 2.3.1 Hiding/showing graphics 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [8] key in order to show DISPLAY SELECT menu. [DISPLAY SELECT] 1 [VIDEO PLOTTER 1] 2 SYMBOL OFF/ON 3 COAST LINE OFF/ON 4 LAND DENSITY OFF/ON 5 PLACE NAME OFF/ON 6 MARK OFF/ON 7 OWN SHIP PLOT OFF/ON 8 TARGET PLOT OFF/ON 9 CONTOUR LINE OFF/ON 0 GRID OFF/ON Display select menu The current settings are in reverse video (default setting: all item is ON.) ON/OFF setting is described on ch
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2. VIDEO PLOTTER [NAV INFORMATION 1] 1 [VIDEO PLOTTER 1] 2 SELECT NAVAID GPS+LC/ DEAD RECKONING 3 OWN SHIP POSN OFF/L/L 4 POSN 00 00.000 N/S 000 00.000 E/W 5 + CURSOR DATA OFF/L/L 6 WPT DATA OFF/REL/TRUE 7 [WAY POINT] 8 [NAV LINE] 9 WIND DATA OFF/ON 0 [NAV INFORMATION 2] Nav information 1 menu 2. For item 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9, press the appropriate numeric key several times to select the setting, and then press the [ENTER] key. 3. For item 4 POSN, do the following procedures. a) Press
