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B&G Zeus3S User Manual

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B&G Zeus3S Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessoriMX 8
Waterproof RatingIPX6 and IPX7
RAM4 GB
Display TypeTFT LCD
ConnectivityEthernet, NMEA 2000, Wi-Fi
GPS Receiver10Hz
CartographyC-MAP, Navionics
Operating Voltage12V DC

Summary

Preface

Disclaimer

Outlines Navico's right to make changes and user responsibility for safe operation and product use.

Governing language

States that the English language version of the documentation is the official version in case of translation conflicts.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks of Navico Holding AS and other companies.

Navico product references

Lists Navico products referred to in the manual.

Copyright

States the copyright holder and year for the manual.

Warranty

Informs the user that the warranty card is a separate document.

Compliance statements

Declarations

States that the relevant declaration of conformity is available on the website.

Europe

Declares product conformity with CE requirements under RED 2014/53/EU.

United States of America

Declares product conformity with FCC Rules Part 15.

ISED Canada

Declares product compliance with ISED Canada's license-exempt RSSs.

Australia and New Zealand

Declares product conformity with Australian and New Zealand EMC standards.

About this manual

Describes the manual as a reference guide for operating the unit.

Important text conventions

Manual version

States the manual is for software version 19.3 and is updated for new releases.

Translated manuals

Informs where translated versions of the manual can be found.

Viewing the manual on the screen

Explains how to view manuals using the unit's PDF viewer.

Device registration

Guides the user on how to register their device during startup or via system settings.

Introduction

Front controls

Details the function of each physical button and control on the unit's front panel.

Home page

Card reader

Explains the use of a memory card for chart data, software updates, and user data.

Settings button

Accesses application and feature settings dialogs for configuration.

Toolbar buttons

Provides access to options and tools not specific to any panel.

Status bar

Shows the system status and definitions of status bar icons.

Application buttons

Allows opening of applications and predefined split pages.

System Controls button

Opens the System Controls dialog for quick access to basic system settings.

Favorites bar

Lists preconfigured and user-made favorite pages for quick access.

Basic operation

Turning the system on and off

Explains how to power the unit on/off using the Power key or System Controls.

Touchscreen, keyboard and mouse operation

Refers to the Appendix for details on operating the unit via touchscreen, keyboard, or mouse.

Remote controllers

Details connecting remote controllers and smart devices for remote operation.

System controls dialog

Provides quick access to basic system settings and activating functions.

Display illumination

Covers brightness adjustment, night mode, and touchscreen locking.

Screen capture

Explains how to take a screen capture by pressing the pages and power keys.

Customizing your system

Customizing the Home page wallpaper

Allows users to select or use their own pictures as the Home page wallpaper.

Configurable WheelKey

Explains how to configure the function of the WheelKey on the unit's front.

Customizing the long press feature

Specifies whether a long press opens the menu or displays the cursor assist feature.

Multiple panel pages

Details adjusting panel sizes and managing active panels in a multi-panel page.

Customizing favorite pages

Guides on adding and editing favorite pages based on unit display size.

Customizing the instrument bar

Explains how to set the appearance and turn the instrument bar ON or OFF.

Charts

The Chart panel

Identifies elements on the chart panel: North indicator, vessel symbol, range scale, etc.

Chart data

Explains chart delivery, supported charts, and shared chart data over Ethernet.

Selecting chart source

Details how to select available chart sources and automatic selection logic.

Showing dual chart sources

Explains how to display two different chart sources simultaneously on a page.

Vessel symbol

Describes the vessel symbol's appearance and orientation based on GPS and heading data.

Zooming the chart

Explains how to change the chart scale by zooming in or out.

Panning the chart

Details how to move the chart in any direction by dragging or using arrow keys.

Chart orientation

Explains how to rotate the chart using the orientation button or menu.

Look ahead

Moves the vessel icon to maximize the view ahead of the vessel.

Displaying information about chart items

Shows how to display basic and detailed information for chart items.

Using the cursor on the panel

Explains how to activate and use the cursor for navigation and selection.

Measuring distance

Details how to measure distance between points on the chart panel.

Creating routes on the chart panel

Guides on creating a new route by positioning waypoints on the chart panel.

Find objects on chart panels

Allows searching for other vessels or chart items from the cursor or vessel position.

3D charts

Provides a 3D graphical view of land and sea contours.

Tracks

Opens the Tracks dialog to manage tracks.

Color tracks based on data

Explains coloring tracks based on source data and user-defined high/low limits.

Chart overlay

Details how to add overlays on the chart panel and their menu options.

Heat map overlay

Shows history of water temperature coloring on the chart.

C-MAP charts

Covers C-MAP chart options, including tides, currents, and photo overlays.

C-MAP tides and currents

Explains how to display and interpret C-MAP tides and currents data.

C-MAP specific chart options

Details C-MAP specific features like photo overlay and transparency.

Photo overlay

Enables viewing satellite photo images as an overlay on the chart.

Photo transparency

Sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay.

Raster charts

Changes the view to that of a traditional paper chart.

High resolution bathymetry

Enables higher concentration of contour lines for detailed bathymetry.

Chart detail

Allows selection of chart detail level: Full, Medium, or Low.

Chart categories

Allows turning on/off various chart categories and sub-categories.

Shaded relief

Shades seabed terrain to provide a 3D visual representation.

Depth palette

Controls the Depth palette used on the map for depth area shading.

Navionics charts

Information on Navionics features, data requirements, and activation.

Navionics specific chart options

Details Navionics specific options like photo overlay, shading, and fishing range.

Fishing range

Highlights specific depth ranges with different colors for fishing purposes.

Shallow water highlight

Highlights areas of shallow water between 0 and a selected depth.

Safety depth

Uses shades of blue to distinguish shallow and deep water, with safety depth drawn without shading.

SonarChart

Supports Navionics SonarChart for high-resolution contour detail.

SonarChart Live

Creates real-time depth contour overlays from live sonar soundings.

Transparency

Adjusts the transparency of the SonarChart Live overlay.

Palettes

Used for selecting the image's color palette for SonarChart Live.

Navionics Dynamic tides and current icons

Shows tides and currents with gauges and arrows indicating evolution over time.

Chart settings

Contains options for chart settings, dependent on the selected chart source.

Extension lines

Sets the length of course over ground and heading extension lines for own and other vessels.

Laylines

Configures options for laylines on the chart and SailSteer panels.

Targets

Defines targets for True Wind Speed (TWS) using various input methods.

PredictWind Settings

Used to enter PredictWind credentials for downloading weather files and routes.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Turns on/off displaying waypoints, routes, and tracks on chart panels.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

The Plot dialog

Opens the Plot dialog to add new or manage existing waypoints, routes, or tracks.

Waypoints

Explains what a waypoint is and how to save them.

Saving waypoints

Details how to save a waypoint at the cursor or vessel position.

Routes

Describes routes as a series of routepoints and how to create new ones.

Creating a new route on the chart panel

Step-by-step guide to creating a new route on the chart panel.

Tracks

Explains tracks as graphical presentations of historical vessel paths.

Color tracks based on data

Details how to color tracks based on source data and user-defined limits.

C-MAP Embark

Describes managing waypoints, routes, and tracks via C-MAP Embark.

Synchronizing

Explains how to synchronize the MFD with C-MAP Embark.

Navigating

About navigating

Introduces navigation functions: to cursor, waypoint, or route.

Navigate to cursor position

Guides on how to start navigation to a cursor position on any panel.

Navigating to a waypoint

Explains navigation to a waypoint from a chart or the waypoint dialog.

Navigating a route

Details starting navigation along a route from the chart or route dialog.

Navigating with the autopilot

Describes setting the autopilot to navigation mode when starting navigation.

Navigation settings

Covers navigation methods for calculating distance and bearing.

Datum

Explains the use of WGS datum format and how to change it.

Coordinate system

Used to set the geographic coordinate system used on the system.

Phantom Loran

Enables use of Phantom Loran positioning system and defines Loran chains.

SailSteer panel

Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel

Guides on selecting and changing instrument fields in the SailSteer panel.

Sail Time calculations

Explains system calculations for time and distance to a waypoint.

SailSteer overlay

Details how to overlay the SailSteer image on the chart.

Race panel

Display options

Allows selection of displayed elements: Race Timer, What if?, Start Line Data.

Start Line on Chart panel

Shows a race start line overlaid on the Chart panel.

Start Line Data panel

Displays start line data, including distance, tide direction, and bias advantage.

Setting up a start line

Explains setting up a start line with visual aids and GPS bow offset.

Race timer

Details the race timer's functions: countdown, count up, reset, sync, and start value.

Race timer controls

Provides access to race timer controls for starting, stopping, resetting, and syncing.

Time and Wind plots

The Time plot panel

Shows data history in plots with two predefined layouts, allowing data and time range selection.

The Wind Plot panel

Designed to understand recent changes in wind speed and direction, in dual or combined view.

Tack bar

Shows current tack, sail status, and race start line on the tack bar.

TWD options

Sets display options for True Wind Direction (TWD) plots and average line.

TWS options

Sets display options for True Wind Speed (TWS) plots and average line.

PredictWind

PredictWind weather

Explains displaying GRIB weather overlay on charts with a PredictWind subscription.

Turn on GRIB weather overlay

Details how to turn on the GRIB weather overlay feature from the chart menu.

PredictWind login credentials

Explains how to enter PredictWind login credentials for downloading weather files.

Automatically download PredictWind weather files

Sets up automatic download of High resolution or Offshore GRIB data.

Manually download PredictWind weather files

Guides on manually downloading PredictWind weather files via the Chart menu.

PredictWind download settings

Covers model selection (PWE, GFS, CMCF) and wind/pressure data options.

Specify PredictWind GRIB overlay file

Explains how to select and import GRIB files from storage or file manager.

PredictWind weather routing and departure planner

Requirements

Lists requirements for PredictWind routing: internet, subscription, credentials, and boat polars.

Set up and usage

Guides on connecting to the internet and entering PredictWind credentials.

Route to cursor

Details how to request a new route to the cursor position from PredictWind.

Route to coordinate

Explains requesting a route to a specified destination coordinate.

Route to waypoint

Guides on requesting a route to a specific waypoint.

Use existing route

Details requesting a new route based on an existing route.

PredictWind Routing dialog options

Covers options like Start Time, Start Routing At, and Light Wind Motoring.

Polar Speed Adjustment

Allows adjustment of polar speed by a percentage for performance optimization.

Routing Mode

Selects routing mode: Routing, Departure Planning, or Destination Forecast.

PredictWind routing summary

Allows viewing detailed routing information, including wind, current, and swell.

Autopilot

Safe operation with the autopilot

Provides warnings and guidelines for safe autopilot operation.

Autopilot alarms

Recommends turning on all autopilot alarms for safety.

Selecting active autopilot

Explains how to select one active autopilot when multiple are configured.

The Autopilot controller

Describes the Autopilot controller interface and its options.

Engaging and disengaging the autopilot

Details how to engage the autopilot using the engage button or mode selection.

Autopilot indication

Explains that the status bar shows autopilot information.

Autopilot modes

Lists various steering modes like Non-Follow Up (NFU).

Follow-Up mode (FU)

Describes Follow-Up mode where the rudder maintains a set angle.

Heading hold mode (A)

Explains Heading Hold mode for steering the vessel on a set heading.

NoDrift mode

Steers the vessel along a calculated track line.

NAV mode

Allows automatic steering to a waypoint or along a predefined route.

NAV mode options

Details options within NAV mode: Restart, Skip, and Cancel.

Wind mode

Captures current wind angle as steering reference, available for Sail boats.

Autopilot settings

Explains user and installation settings for the autopilot computer.

Common user settings

Covers common user settings like Chart compass and Performance.

Performance

Controls autopilot steering response, with five levels of performance modes.

Sailing

Allows manual parameter changes for sailing, like tack time and angle.

Steering

Allows manual parameter changes for steering, like auto response and recovery.

Limits

Allows manual parameter changes for limits like TWA, rudder, and off course.

NAC-2/NAC-3 specific user settings

Details steering parameters specific to NAC-2/NAC-3 autopilots.

Radar

About radar

Introduces radar sensors and features dependent on the connected antenna.

The Radar panel

Identifies elements of the radar panel: information window, heading line, compass, etc.

Dual radar

Explains connecting and viewing images from two supported radars simultaneously.

Selecting the radar source

Details how to specify the radar source for each radar panel.

Radar overlay

Allows overlaying the radar image on the chart for target correlation.

Radar operational modes

Covers modes like Power off, Standby, and Transmit for radar control.

Radar Range

Explains how to adjust radar range using zoom icons.

Dual range

Details running the radar in Dual Range mode with independent controls.

Radar sector blanking

Allows defining sectors to blank out interference on the PPI.

Adjusting the radar image

Explains how to improve radar image by adjusting sensitivity and filtering echoes.

Radar modes

Provides preset control settings for different environments.

Directional clutter rejection

Automatically works to help see smaller vessels in sea clutter.

Gain

Controls radar receiver sensitivity, with manual and automatic modes.

Using the cursor on a radar panel

Explains how to activate and use the cursor on the radar panel.

Advanced radar options

Covers advanced options like Noise Rejection, Radar threshold, and Target expansion.

Noise Rejection

Sets the amount of noise filtering applied by the radar.

Radar threshold

Sets required signal strength for lowest radar signals, filtering returns below limit.

Target expansion

Increases the length of targets in range for easier visibility.

Rejecting radar interference

Reduces interference from other radar units operating on the same frequency band.

Target separation

Controls target discrimination, making separation between objects more prominent.

Fast scan

Sets the speed of the radar antenna rotation for faster target updates.

Sea State

Sets the Sea State control according to conditions for best sea clutter rejection.

Target boost

Increases pulse length or reduces bandwidth to make targets appear larger.

Radar view options

Details view menu options, including VelocityTrack.

VelocityTrack

Assists collision avoidance by indicating approaching/diverging targets.

VelocityTrack settings

Allows setting speed thresholds for coloring targets in VelocityTrack.

Radar symbology

Defines radar symbology that can be turned on/off collectively.

Target trails

Sets how long trails remain and allows turning target trails OFF.

Clearing target trails from the panel

Explains how to temporarily clear target trails from the radar panel.

The radar palette

Details how different colors (palettes) represent detail on the radar panel.

Radar orientation

Indicates radar orientation: HU (Heading UP), NU (North Up), CU (Course up).

Head-up

Orientation mode where the PPI is oriented on the 0° bearing scale towards the top.

North up

Orientation mode where the 0° indication represents north.

Course up

Orientation mode where bearing scale indicates true course from north.

Radar motion mode

Indicates radar motion: TM (True motion) or RM (Relative motion).

Relative motion

Vessel remains fixed on PPI, other objects move relative to position.

True motion

Vessel and targets move across the PPI as you travel.

Offsetting the PPI center

Allows setting the antenna position origin to a different location on the radar PPI.

EBL/VRM markers

Allows measurement of range and bearing to targets using EBL/VRM markers.

Defining an EBL/VRM marker

Details how to activate and position EBL/VRM markers on the radar image.

Placing EBL/VRM markers by using the cursor

Explains how to place EBL/VRM markers by positioning the cursor.

Setting a guard zone around your vessel

Defines areas (circular or sector) to trigger alarms when targets enter or exit.

Defining a guard zone

Guides on defining guard zones, selecting shape and adjusting settings.

Alarm settings

Activates alarms when a radar target breaches guard zone limits.

Sensitivity

Adjusts guard zone sensitivity to eliminate alarms for small targets.

MARPA targets

Explains MARPA function for tracking radar targets and setting collision alarms.

MARPA target symbols

Illustrates and defines the various MARPA target symbols used by the system.

Tracking MARPA targets

Guides on how to acquire and track MARPA targets.

Cancelling MARPA target tracking

Explains how to cancel individual MARPA target tracking.

Viewing MARPA target information

Details how to display MARPA target information via pop-ups or data bar.

MARPA alarm settings

Allows defining MARPA alarms for lost targets or unavailable data.

Recording radar data

Explains how to record radar data internally or to a storage device.

Radar settings

Covers settings for Radar symbology, Bearings, Data bar, and MARPA settings.

Radar symbology

Selects optional radar items to be turned on/off collectively.

Bearings

Selects radar bearing measurement relative to True/Magnetic North or relative heading.

Data bar

Turns the radar data bar on/off, showing up to 3 targets.

MARPA settings

Covers settings for MARPA history length and safe ring.

History length

Defines the time presentation of a tracked target's trail.

Safe ring

Adds a ring around the vessel to present the danger zone.

AIS

About AIS

Introduces AIS targets, messages, and its importance for collision avoidance.

Selecting an AIS target

Explains how selecting an AIS icon changes it to the selected target symbol.

Searching for AIS vessels

Guides on searching for AIS targets around cursor or vessel position.

Displaying target information

Details the vessels dialog for listing and sorting targets and messages.

AIS vessel details

Explains how to display detailed information about an AIS target.

AIS information on radar panels

Describes AIS target information shown on radar data bar and color coding.

Calling an AIS vessel

Details initiating DSC calls to other vessels from the unit.

DSC Vessel tracking

Explains DSC for requesting/receiving position data and handling messages.

AIS SART

Describes AIS SART activation, data reception, and icon display.

AIS SART alarm message

Details alarm messages received from an AIS SART.

Man Overboard

Explains options for handling AIS SART alarms: ignore, save waypoint, activate MOB.

Vessel alarms

Allows defining alarms for targets within range limits or lost targets.

AIS target symbols

Illustrates and defines various AIS target symbols and their meanings.

Vessel settings

Covers MMSI entry, Icon filters, Extension lines, and defining dangerous vessels.

MMSI

Used for entering own MMSI number for addressed messages and target avoidance.

Icon filters

Filters AIS icons based on settings, distance, and vessel speed.

Extension lines

Defines length of course over ground and heading extension lines for vessels.

Defining dangerous vessels

Uses CPA and TCPA values to define dangerous targets and change symbols.

AIS icon orientation

Sets AIS icon orientation based on heading or COG information.

Echosounder

About

Introduces the echosounder function for viewing underwater environment.

Requirements

States that a compatible echosounder transducer is required.

The image

Identifies elements of the echosounder image: surface, bottom, fish arches, scale.

Multiple sources

Allows specifying sources and displaying different sources simultaneously.

Zooming the image

Explains how to zoom the echosounder image, showing zoom level.

Viewing history

Shows how the history bar relates current view to total image history.

Recording log data

Details how to start and stop recording echosounder log data.

Viewing recorded data

Explains how to review stored sounder records.

Upload sonar logs to C-MAP Genesis

Guides on uploading sonar logs to C-MAP Genesis via services or storage.

Customizing the image

Covers customizing the image via range, frequency, color, and source settings.

Range

Determines water depth visible on screen; includes preset, auto, and custom ranges.

Frequency

Explains transducer frequencies and their impact on image quality.

Gain

Controls image sensitivity; higher gain shows more detail but may add clutter.

Color

Indicates signal strengths with colors based on selected palette.

Source

Specifies the source for the image in the active panel.

Measuring distance

Details measuring distance between two observations on the image.

Advanced options

Covers advanced options like Noise rejection, TVG, and Scroll speed.

Noise rejection

Filters signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter.

TVG

Reduces surface clutter by decreasing receiver sensitivity near the surface.

Scroll speed

Selects image scrolling speed; high speed updates fast, low speed shows longer history.

Zoom

Presents a magnified view of the sounder image with zoom level and bars.

Bottom lock

Useful for viewing targets near the bottom, with a flattened bottom image.

Palettes

Used for selecting the image's color palette.

Depth line

Shows a line on the bottom surface to distinguish bottom from fish and structures.

Amplitude scope

Displays echo sounding strength indicated by width and color intensity.

Overlay DownScan

Allows overlaying DownScan images on the regular Echosounder image.

Pause

Pauses the image for detailed examination, stopping echosounder pinging.

Fish ID

Selects how fish targets appear and if a notification beep is desired.

Echosounder settings

Accesses settings for internal and network echosounder channels.

Internal echosounder CH1 and CH2

Selects the internal echosounder channel for the echosounder panel menu.

Network Echosounder

Shares transducers with other units on the Ethernet network.

Network echosounder mode

Selects whether one or multiple echosounder sources can be selected simultaneously.

View sonar log

Used to view recordings, controlling scrolling and display from the menu.

Structure depth offset

Adjusts depth readings to account for transducer distance to vessel or water surface.

ForwardScan

About ForwardScan

Introduces ForwardScan sonar as a navigational aid for monitoring underwater environment.

The ForwardScan image

Identifies elements of the ForwardScan image: depth/range scales, point data, history.

Setting up the ForwardScan image

Covers image setup via source, depth, forward range, noise rejection, and show zones.

Source

Specifies the source for the ForwardScan image in the active panel.

Depth

Controls depth range, set to auto mode by default.

Forward range

Controls the forward looking search range, maximum 91 meters.

Noise rejection

Filters signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter.

Show zones

Displays warning (yellow) and critical (red) zones forward of the vessel.

More options

Details options like Pause, Palettes, History ratio, Point data, and Depth lines.

Pause

Pauses the image for detailed examination, stopping pinging.

Point data

Specifies whether to view no data points, all data points, or only objects.

Recording ForwardScan data

Displays the record dialog for saving ForwardScan log data.

Heading extension

Monitors ForwardScan on the chart panel using heading extension colors.

Setting up ForwardScan extensions

Selects ForwardScan in chart settings to view heading extension.

ForwardScan installation settings

Specifies the setup in the ForwardScan installation dialog.

Critical forward range and Critical depth

User-selected thresholds defining a critical zone forward of the vessel.

Warning forward range and warning depth

Sets thresholds defining warning zone lines shown on the ForwardScan image.

Offset angle

Fine tunes transducer angle if not installed parallel to the waterline.

Depth offset

Adjusts depth readings for transducer distance to vessel or water surface.

Instruments

About Instrument panels

Describes panels with gauges (analog, digital, bar) customizable for data display.

Dashboards

Details predefined dashboard styles for vessel, navigation, angler, and instrument info.

Customizing the Instruments panel

Allows changing gauge data, dashboard layout, and adding new dashboards.

Edit a dashboard

Guides on editing a dashboard by changing gauge data and information sources.

Weather

About the weather feature

Allows viewing forecast data overlaid on chart for understanding weather conditions.

Wind bars

Explains how wind barbs indicate wind direction and speed.

Showing weather details

Details how to display weather observation identity and detailed information.

GRIB weather

A GRIB file contains forecast info; weather systems can be animated.

Importing GRIB data

Explains importing GRIB data from storage or forecast menu for chart overlay.

Displaying GRIB weather as overlay

Shows how to display GRIB weather options like wind barbs and pressure contours.

Animating GRIB weather forecast

Shows how to animate weather data to display predicted forecast for specific time/date.

PredictWind weather and routing

Refers to the PredictWind section for weather and routing information.

SiriusXM weather

Details SiriusXM weather availability, subscription, and service coverage.

About SiriusXM weather

Notes that SiriusXM weather is available for North America only.

Sirius status panel

Shows signal strength, antenna status, service level, and serial number.

Sirius weather panel

Displays Sirius weather as an overlay on the chart panel.

Local weather

Shows current weather and forecast for your current location.

Weather options

Covers view options for precipitation, sea surface temperature, and wave indication.

Precipitation

Uses shades of color to show precipitation type and intensity.

Sea surface temperature (SST)

Shows sea surface temperature as color shading or text.

Forecast wave indication

Uses colors to indicate forecast wave height.

Surface features

Turns surface features like fronts, isobars, and pressure points on/off.

Cloud tops

Indicates cloud top height; only available for certain SiriusXM subscriptions.

Echo tops

Indicates storm tops; only available for certain SiriusXM subscriptions.

Weather icons

Shows current or predicted weather conditions using various icons.

Marine zone

Provides access to weather reports for US/Canadian marine zones.

Tropical statements

Allows reading tropical statements including information about tropical weather conditions.

Adjusting color codes

Defines sea surface temperature and wave height color coding.

Animating weather graphics

Animates past or future weather conditions using available data.

Transparency

Adjusts the transparency of the overlay.

Weather alarms

Allows setup of lightning or storm alarms within a certain range of the vessel.

Video

About the video function

Allows viewing video or camera sources on the system.

The video panel

Scales video image proportionally to fit panel, with black areas for uncovered image.

Setting up the video panel

Covers video source selection and additional options.

Video source

Selects one channel source or cycles through available video sources.

Additional options

Provides source-dependent options for adjusting video settings.

Audio

About the audio function

Allows control and customization of the audio system on the vessel.

The Audio controller

Details the control buttons, tools, and options for audio sources.

Setting up the audio system

Covers selecting the audio server and setting up speakers.

Audio server

Explains selecting a device as the audio server when multiple sources are connected.

Speaker zones

Allows control of different audio zones with individual settings.

Master volume control

Adjusts volume for all speaker zones, with options for individual zone control.

Selecting audio source

Displays the list of audio sources available on the active audio server.

Bluetooth devices

Enables Bluetooth functionality and pairing with enabled devices.

Using an AM/FM radio

Guides on selecting the tuner region and tuning radio channels.

Sirius radio

Details SiriusXM receiver control and service coverage in North America.

Lists of Sirius channels

Provides options for displaying Sirius channels, including favorite channels.

Selecting a Sirius channel

Explains how to select a Sirius channel and page through favorite channels.

Locking channels

Allows locking selected Sirius channels with a user-selected 4-digit code.

Viewing DVD video

Controls the DVD player from the audio controller when audio source is set to DVD.

Internet connection

Internet usage

Explains using internet connection for data downloads/uploads and potential charges.

Ethernet connection

Automatic connection to the internet via an Ethernet network.

WiFi connection

Details using WiFi to connect to the internet and wireless devices.

Wireless settings

Provides configuration and setup options for wireless functionality.

Connect to the internet

Used for connecting to a hotspot with internet access.

Connect your phone/tablet

Used for connecting a phone or tablet to the MFD.

Bluetooth

Enables the built-in Bluetooth functionality.

Bluetooth devices

Displays the Bluetooth device dialog for pairing or removing devices.

Built-in WiFi

Enables or disables the internal WiFi to reduce power consumption.

WiFi networks

Shows WiFi network connection status and hotspot name (SSID).

Hotspot settings

Displays the MFD's hotspot network name (SSID) and key.

Remembered hotspots

Lists hotspots the unit has been connected to in the past.

Remote controllers

Lists wireless devices and allows managing connections.

Wireless devices

Shows available wireless devices and allows displaying additional details.

Advanced

Tools for fault-finding and setting up the wireless network.

DHCP Probe

Allocates IP addresses and helps find DHCP servers on a network.

Iperf

Network performance tool for testing wireless network performance.

Remote control of the MFD

Remote control options

Lists options for remote control: smartphone/tablet, remote control unit.

Smartphones and tablets

Details using smartphones and tablets for remote view and control.

The Link app

Must be used to connect a phone or tablet to the MFD for remote control.

Connecting via a hotspot

Connects phone/tablet and MFD to the same hotspot for control.

Connecting to an MFD acting as an access point

Connects phone/tablet directly to the MFD if no WiFi network is available.

Using the Link app

Starts the Link app to display MFDs available for remote control.

Managing WiFi connected remotes

Allows changing access level and removing WiFi connected remote controllers.

Using your phone with the MFD

About phone integration

Lists functions: read/send text messages, view caller ID.

iPhone limitations

Notes limitations for iPhones: only incoming calls/messages, no sending.

Connecting and pairing a phone

Guides on connecting and pairing a phone via Bluetooth.

Phone notifications

Displays list of messages and call history after phone is paired and connected.

Creating a text message

Explains how to create a new text message (not available for iPhones).

Responding to an incoming call

Details how to answer or reject calls, or respond via text message.

Message settings

Defines message templates and alert appearance.

Phone troubleshooting

Provides steps for troubleshooting iPhone connection issues.

Not possible to connect an iPhone

Lists potential errors and troubleshooting steps for iPhone connection.

Missing notifications

Troubleshooting delayed or absent notifications by changing connection profile.

Text messages appearing on the iPhone, but not on the MFD

Advises checking if the text app is open and active on the iPhone.

Managing Bluetooth devices

Shows Bluetooth devices dialog and refers to managing devices.

Simulator

About

Explains the simulation feature for seeing unit operation without connections.

Retail mode

Shows a retail demonstration for the selected region; pauses if unit is operated.

Simulator source files

Allows selection of data files used by the simulator.

Advanced simulator settings

Allows manual control of the simulator settings.

Tools and settings

The toolbar

Describes tools and settings accessible from the Home page toolbar.

Waypoints

Includes dialogs for managing waypoints, routes, and trails.

Tides

Displays tide information for the nearest tide station.

Alarms

Provides dialogs for active/historical alarms and alarm settings.

Vessels

Displays status and information for AIS and DSC vessel types.

Trip calculator

Shows voyage/engine info, reset options, and Race Timer controls.

Options

Panel options for enabling/disabling logging, adjusting speed thresholds, and resetting.

Race Timer

Provides controls for the Race Timer.

Sun, Moon

Displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset for a position.

Storage

Accesses file management system for browsing and managing unit contents.

Find

Search function for chart items like waypoints, routes, and tracks.

Phone

Used for connecting a phone to the MFD.

Store

Connects to Navico internet store for browsing, purchasing, and downloading.

System settings

Covers settings for language, boat attributes, text size, and key beeps.

Language

Controls the language used on the unit.

Boat settings

Used to specify the physical attributes of the boat.

Text size

Used for setting the text size in menus and dialogs.

Key beeps

Controls the loudness of the beep sound during physical interaction.

Time

Configure time settings, including time and date formats.

Satellites

Displays graphical view and values for available satellites.

PIN code

Sets a PIN code to prevent unauthorized access to system settings.

Restore defaults

Restores selected settings to default factory values.

Power control

Determines unit's response to signal applied to the power control wire.

Advanced

Configuration of advanced settings and user interface display.

Registration

Guides the user on how to register their device.

About

Displays copyright, software version, and technical information.

Services

Used for accessing web sites that provide feature services.

Alarms

About the alarm system

Explains that the system continuously checks for dangerous situations and faults.

Type of messages

Classifies messages by color codes: Red (Critical), Orange (Important), Yellow (Standard), Blue (Warning), Green (Lite).

Alarm indication

Describes alarm indication: pop-up message, status bar icon, and audible alarm.

Acknowledging a message

Details alarm dialog options: Close (acknowledge), Disable (turn off setting).

Siren enabled

Enables or disables the siren.

Alarm dialogs

Activated from Alarm settings or toolbar button; shows active alarms and history.

Active alarms

Lists all active alarms with details until acknowledged or reason is removed.

Alarms history

Lists alarm history with timestamps until manually cleared.

Settings

List of available alarm options, allowing activation, deactivation, and limit changes.

Maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Unit has limited field serviceable components; operator performs limited maintenance.

Sun cover

Recommended to fit the sun cover when the unit is not in use.

Cleaning the display unit

Instructions for cleaning the screen and housing using soft cloths and water.

Checking the connectors

Ensures connector plugs are pushed in correctly, noting locks or keys.

Touchscreen calibration

Uses system setting option to calibrate the touchscreen.

Software updates

Advises backing up user data before initiating a software update.

Installed software and software updates

Shows current software version and available updates if connected to the internet.

Update the software when connected to internet

System automatically checks for updates when connected to the internet.

Update the software from a storage device

Guides on downloading and transferring update files from www.bandg.com.

Service report

Creates a report about the unit for technical support enquiries.

Backing up your system data

Recommended to regularly copy user data and system settings database.

Waypoints

The waypoints option in storage dialog manages user data.

Export format

Lists available formats for exporting data: User Data File versions, GPX.

Export all waypoints

Option to export all waypoints, routes, tracks, and trips.

Export region

Allows selecting the area from which to export data.

Purging user data

Deletes stored user data to potentially improve system performance.

Exporting the settings database

Uses storage dialog option to export user settings.

Import system settings

Imports system settings, warning that it overwrites existing settings.

Integration of 3rd party devices

FLIR camera control

Displays video and controls compatible FLIR M-series cameras over Ethernet.

Establishing connection with the FLIR video camera

Explains automatic recognition and connection to compatible FLIR cameras.

Panning and tilting the FLIR camera

Details using arrow buttons on the video panel to control camera pan and tilt.

Zooming the FLIR video image

Explains zooming the video image using panel buttons (digital or optical zoom).

The FLIR camera source options

Covers daylight and infrared sources, including toggle color scheme and polarity.

FUSION-Link integration

Allows control of compatible FUSION-Link devices via the system.

BEP CZone integration

Integrates with BEP's CZone system for controlling a distributed power system.

CZone dashboard

Adds a CZone dashboard to instrument panels when CZone is installed.

Editing a CZone dashboard

Customizes a CZone dashboard by changing gauge data.

Naviop

Allows operating a Naviop Loop system if device is on the same NMEA 2000 network.

Appendix

Touchscreen operation

Details basic touchscreen operations like tap, press and hold, scroll, flick, pan, pinch, spread.

Keyboard operation

Explains keyboard operation, including shortcuts for common functions.

Mouse operation

Details mouse connection and operation, including pointer visibility and actions.

Status bar icon definitions

Defines icons that may appear on the status bar, such as alarms, GPS signal, and connected devices.

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