Furuno GP-170 - How to Select the Datum; How to Set the Initial Position

9. OTHER FUNCTIONS
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6. Select [2 Accuracy Level].
7. Enter the distance with the numeric keys.
8. Move the cursor to [Enter] then press the NU/
CU ENT key.
9. Press the MENU/ESC key to close the main
menu.
9.3.5 How to select the datum
Your unit is programmed to recognize most of the major chart systems of the world.
Although the WGS84 system, the GPS standard, is now widely used other categories
of charts still exist. Select the same datum which is used in your nautical charts. Select
[WGS84] (default setting), [WGS72] or [Other] (enter the datum number).
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the main menu.
2. Select [8 System Setting] then [5 GNSS].
3. Select [5 Datum].
4. Select an option. For [6 Other], go to step 5. For others, go to
step 7.
5. Enter the datum number with the numeric
keys.
6. Move the cursor to [Enter] then press the NU/
CU ENT key.
7. Press the MENU/ESC key to close the main
menu.
9.3.6 How to set the initial position
You can set the initial position to use when the equipment is restarted.
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the main menu.
2. Select [8 System Setting] then [5 GNSS].
3. Select [6 Init Position].
4. Enter the position with the numeric
keys. To change the coordinate, select
"N" or "E" then press one of keys from
0 to 9.
5. Move the cursor to [Enter] then press
the NU/CU ENT key.
6. Press the MENU/ESC key to close the main menu.