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COLOR DGPS/PLOTTER/SOUNDERCOLOR GPS/PLOTTER/SOUNDERGP-1850DF, GP-1850F FURUNO/NAVIONICSGP-1850DF, GP-1850F FURUNO/C-MAP NT

CYour Local Agent/Dealer9-52, Ashihara -cho,Nishinomiya, JapanTelephone:Telefax:0 7 9 8 - 6 5 - 21110798-65-4200All rights reserved.Printed in JapanP U B . N o . O M E -4 3 9 5 0( DAMI )GP-1850F / 1850DFFIRSTEDITIONR2::FEB . 1999OCT. 7, 2 0 0 2

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNINGCAUTIONDo not open the equipment.Do not use the equipment for other thanits intended purpose.Hazardous voltage which cancause electrical shock, burn orserious injury exists inside theequipment. Only qualifiedpersonnel should work insidethe equipment.Use of the equipment as a stepping stool,for example, can result in personal injuryor equipment damage.No one navigation device should ever besolely replied upon for the navigation ofa vessel.Do not disassemble or modify theequipment.Always confirm position against all availableaids to navigation, for safety of vessel andcrew.Fire, electrical shock or serious injurycan result.Turn off the power immediately if waterleaks into the equipment or the equipment is emitting smoke or fire.GPS position and velocity accuraciesare controlled by the U.S. Department ofDefense. Position may be degradedup to 100 meters.Continued use of the equipment can causefire or electrical shock.A warning label is attached to the equipment. Do not remove the label. If thelabel is missing or illegible, contacta FURUNO agent or dealer.Do not place liquid-filled containers onthe top of the equipment.Fire or electrical shock can result if aliquid spills into the equipment.WARNINGTo avoid electrical shock, do notremove cover. No user-serviceableparts inside.Name: Warning Label (1)Type: 86-003-1011-0Code No.: 100-236-230Do not operate the equipment with wethands.Electrical shock can result.Keep heater away from equipment.About the TFT LCDHeat can alter equipment shape and meltthe power cord, which can cause fire orelectrical shock.The TFT LCD is constructed using thelatest LCD techniques, and displays99.99% of its pixels. The remaining 0.01%of the pixels may drop out or blink, however this is not an indication of malfunction.ii

TABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD . ivSYSTEM CONFIGURATION . v4. TRACK4.1 Displaying Track .4.2 Stopping/Restarting Plottingof Track .4.3 Changing Track Color .4.4 Track Plotting Method, Interval .4.5 Changing Track Memory Capacity .4.6 Erasing All Track .1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW1.11.21.31.41.51.61.71.81.9Display Unit Controls . 1-1Remote Controller . 1-2Inserting Mini Chart Card. 1-3Turning the Power On/Off . 1-3Adjusting Tone and Brilliance . 1-4Plotter Displays . 1-4Sounder Displays . 1-5Menu Operation, Soft Keys . 1-5Demonstration Display . 1-64-14-24-24-24-34-45. MARK5.15.25.35.45.52. VIDEO SOUNDEROPERATIONEntering Marks .Changing Mark Attributes .Changing Mark Size .Erasing Marks .Displaying Track and Mark Points .5-15-25-35-45-46. 13Principle of Operation . 2-1Sounder Display Description . 2-2Plotter/Sounder Display . 2-4Dual-frequency Display . 2-4Automatic Sounder Operation . 2-5Manual Sounder Operation . 2-5Measuring Depth . 2-6Suppressing Interference . 2-7Suppressing Low Level Noise . 2-7Erasing Weak Echoes . 2-8White Marker . 2-8Selecting Picture Advance Speed . 2-9Selecting Background and EchoColors . 2-92.14 Alarms . 2-102.15 Interpreting the Display . 2-116.16.26.36.46.53. PLOTTER DISPLAYS8. NAVIGATION3.13.23.33.43.53.63.73.83.93.108.1 Navigating to “Quick Points” . 8-18.2 Navigating to Waypoints(waypoint list) . 8-28.3 Navigating to Ports, Port Services . 8-28.4 Following a Route . 8-38.5 Cancelling Navigation . 8-5Entering Waypoints .Erasing Individual Waypoints .Changing Waypoint Data .Waypoint Mark Size .Changing Waypoint Position on thePlotter Display .6.6 Searching Waypoints .6-16-46-46-56-56-57. ROUTES7.17.27.37.47.5Presentation Modes . 3-1Cursor . 3-2Shifting the Display . 3-2Selecting Chart Scale/Range . 3-2Mini Chart Cards . 3-2Navigation Data Display . 3-5Steering Display . 3-6Highway Display . 3-7Changing Operation Mode . 3-8Navigation Trip Distance . 3-8iiEntering Routes .Connecting Routes .Inserting, Removing Waypoints .Creating Track-based Routes .Erasing Routes .7-17-27-27-47-5

9. PLOTTER ALARMSAPPENDIX9.19.29.39.49.59.69.79.8Menu Tree . A-1Loran C Chains . A-4Decca Chains . A-5World Time . A-6Geodetic Chart List . A-7Introduction . 9-1Audio Alarm On/Off . 9-1Arrival Alarm . 9-1Anchor Watch Alarm . 9-2XTE (Cross Track Error) Alarm . 9-2Speed Alarm . 9-3Proximity Alarm . 9-3Alarm Information . 9-4SPECIFICATIONS . SP-1INDEX10. SAVING AND LOADINGDATA TO/FROM MEMORYCARDDeclaration of Conformity10.1 Formatting Memory Cards . 10-110.2 Saving Data to Memory Card . 10-110.3 Loading Data from Memory Card . 10-211. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT11.111.211.311.4CHART SETUP OPTIONS menu .11-1DISPLAY OPTIONS menu. 11-2GPS/DGPS/TD OPTIONS menu .11-5SOUNDER SETUP OPTIONS menu.11-811.5 CONFIGURATION menu . 11-1012. USING C-MAP NT MODEL12.112.212.312.412.512.612.7Inserting Chart Card . 12-1Cussor and Data Display . 12-1Tidal Information . 12-2Navigation to Ports, Port Service . 12-3Setting Chart Setup Options . 12-5Selecting Chart Scale/Ramge . 12-6Displaying Program Number . 12-713. MAINTENANCE e . 13-1Replacement of Fuse, Battery . 13-2Simple Troubleshooting . 13-2Error Messages . 13-3Diagnostic Tests . 13-4Clearing Memories . 13-6iii

FOREWORDA Word to GP-1850DF/1850FOwnersFeaturesThe GP-1850DF is a totally integrated DGPSbeacon receiver, GPS receiver, color videoplotter and color video sounder. The GP1850F mostly shares the same features withthe GP-1850DF except it does not have aDGPS beacon receiver.Congratulations on your choice of theFURUNO GP-1850DF COLOR DGPS/PLOTTER/SOUNDER, GP-1850F COLORGPS/PLOTTER/SOUNDER. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO namehas become synonymous with quality andreliability.Navigation information is displayed on abright 6.5-inch color TFT LCD. On-screen information shown are position, range andbearing to cursor position, range, bearing,ETA and TTG to waypoint, etc.For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation forinnovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellenceis furthered by our extensive global networkof agents and dealers.A high sensitivity receiver tracks up to twelvesatellites simultaneously. An 8-state Kalmanfilter ensures optimum accuracy in determination of vessel position, course and speed.This equipment is designed and constructedto meet the rigorous demands of the marineenvironment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed, operated and maintained properly. Pleasecarefully read and follow the recommendedprocedures for operation and maintenance.C-MAP NT-FP chart card is available for theGP-1850DF/1850F C-MAP NT.The main features of the GP-1850DF/1850Fare Comprehensive navigation data displays.We would appreciate hearing from you, theend-user, about whether we are achieving ourpurposes. Bright 6.5-inch color TFT LCD with temperature compensated tone and brilliancecontrol.Thank you for considering and purchasingFURUNO equipment. Automatic coastline chart loading. Position display in latitude and longitude,Loran C or Decca TDs. Improved position accuracy with optionalDGPS beacon receiver (GP-1850F). Accepts both FURUNO and NAVIONICSor C-MAP NT mini chart cards. Alarms: Arrival, Anchor Watch, Cross-trackError, Speed, Proximity, Fish, Bottom,Temperature. Man overboard feature records latitudeand longitude coordinates at time of manoverboard. “Highway” display provides graphic presentation of ship’s track and is useful formonitoring cross track error. Automatic or manual video sounder operation.iv

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONGPA-018(for GP-1850DF)GPA-017(for GP-1850F)GPA-019(for GP-1850DF)1.2 m Whip antenna(Option)ANTENNA UNITReceives signal fromGPS satellite and beaconreference station(GP-1850DF only)DISPLAY UNITMatchingBoxMB-1000*Ship's mains10.8–31.2 VDCExternal equipment(Autopilot, etc.)Temp. sensor(option)Transducer*Required for 1 kW transducer onlyvDGPS beacon receiverGP-1850F only

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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEWThis chapter acquaints you with the basics of your unit - from turning on the power to the softkey menu operation.1.1Display Unit Controls Registers own ship's positions. Marks man overboard position, event position.Cursor pad Shifts cursor and display. Selects items on menus.Registers itemson menus.SAVEMOBENTERSoft key's functions changedepending on the KL4MNO5PQR6STU7VWX8YZ&9CLEAR'#0MENUEnter alphanumeric data.Opens/closesthe main menu.Mini chart card slot.HIDESHOW Clears data. Erases selected waypoint. Silences audible alarm.Displays/hides the soft key menu,nav data, mode indication.Displays the waypoint & routemenu.Selects video sounder display.Selects plot display.Displays the alarm menu. Long press: Turns power on/off. Touch and release: Opens the display for adjustment of tone and brilliance.Figure 1-1 Display unit1-1

1.2Remote ControllerInscribes waypoints.MOBInscribes MOBmark.SAVE ALARMSW 1ABC 1DEF 2SW 2JKL 4MNO 5 PQR 6SW 3STU 7VWX 8YZ 9SW 4ENTER’#0MENUSW 5CLEARDisplays alarmmenu.GHI 3Enter, cancel, clearalphanumeric data.Soft keysShows/hides softkey menu.ZOOM IN/OUTExpand, shrinkchart.SHOW CANCELHIDEAdjust brilliance.BRILLFunctions sameas cursor pad.CENTERAdjust tone.TONEPLOTSNDRWPTRTEDisplays the waypoint &route menu.Note: The remote controller isnot waterproof. Keep it in itsvinyl case gure 1-2 Remote controller1-2

1.3Inserting Mini Chart CardInsert appropriate mini chart card before turning on the power.1. Push down the lid catch to open the minichart card slot cover.The GP-1850DF/1850F takes about 90 seconds to find its position when turned on forthe very first time. This is because the equipment has no satellite data, called the Almanac, in its database. If you want to lessenthe time needed to find position you mayenter your position manually (default position: San Francisco, USA) on the GPSSETUP OPTIONS menu.Thereafter it takes about 12 seconds to findposition each time the power is turned on.Card slotFigure 1-3 Location of mini chartcard slot cover2. Insert appropriate mini chart card grooveside up.3. Close the slot cover to protect the chartdrive. (Keep the slot cover closed at alltimes.)Note: Turn off power before inserting or ejecting the mini chart card.1.4Turning the Power On/OffPress the [POWER/BRILL] key at bottom lefthand side of the display unit to turn on thepower. When the unit is turned on, it proceedsin the sequence shown in Figure 1-4, afterdisplaying the FURUNO information display.Displayed for about five seconds.When the satellite signal is being receivednormally, the GP-1850DF/1850F displaysvarious abbreviations at the bottom left-handcorner of the display which show DGPS/GPSreceiver status. Table 1-1 shows these abbreviations and their meanings.Table 1-1 Display abbreviationsIndicationMeaningGPS 2DNormal 2D(dimension) GPSposition fixGPS 3DNormal 3D GPSposition fixDGPS 2D(GP-1850DF)Normal 2D differentialGPS position fixDGPS 3D(GP-1850DF)Normal 3D differentialGPS position fixNO FIXPosition can not befound.DOPDOP errorDEMOSimulation modeSTART UP TESTPROGRAMOKRAMOKBACKUP DATAOKINTERNAL BATTERYOKGPSOK— — WARNING — —NO NATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICEHAS VERIFIED THE INFORMATIONIN THIS COASTLINE DATA CARD ANDNONE ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR THEACCURACY OF REPRODUCTION OR ANYMODIFICATIONS MADE THEREAFTER.THIS PRODUCT WITH THIS COASTLINEDATA CARD DOES NOT REPLACE THEREQUIREMENT TO USE THEAPPROPRIATE PRODUCTS FORNAVIGATION ACCORDING TO NATIONALAND INTERNATIONAL REGULATONS.FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Turning the

FURUNO GP-1850DF COLOR DGPS/ PLOTTER/SOUNDER, GP-1850F COLOR GPS/PLOTTER/SOUNDER. We are confi-dent you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Com-pany has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electron- ics equipment. This dedication to