What to do if my Furuno GP-1871F display has frozen?
If the Furuno Plotter display has frozen, try the following: * Push the power switch until the power goes off, then turn the power on again. * Push the hard reset button, located below the microSD card slots.
What to do if the touch screen on my Furuno Plotter is not responding?
If the touch screen on your Furuno Plotter isn't responding, try these steps: 1. Press the power key and check that [Touch Screen] in the [Brilliance] pop-up menu is set to [ON]. 2. Turn the power off, then on again. If the problem persists, contact your local dealer for service.
What to do if Furuno GP-1871F power is on, but nothing appears on the screen?
If the power is on but nothing appears on the screen of your Furuno Plotter, try the following: * Press the power button several times to adjust the brilliance. * Check if the unit is plugged into the power source.
Why is the picture on my Furuno GP-1871F Plotter not updated or freezing?
If the picture on your Furuno Plotter is not updated or freezes, check for obstructions between the antenna and the display unit. If the picture has frozen, turn the power off and on again.
Why do marks and characters appear, but no picture appears on my Furuno GP-1871F Plotter?
If marks and characters appear on your fish finder display but no picture appears on your Furuno Plotter, check if the transducer cable is tightly connected.
What to do if I selected a fish finder display, but no picture appears on my Furuno GP-1871F?
If you selected a fish finder display, but no picture appears on your Furuno Plotter, check the following: 1. Ensure the transducer cable is tightly fastened. 2. Verify the fish finder source is correct. 3. Confirm that [Transmission] in the cog-wheel menu is set to [ON]. 4. Ensure that [Picture Advance] ([Settings] => [Fish Finder] => [Display] menu) is set to other than [OFF].
How to fix noise or interference on Furuno Plotter display?
If noise or interference shows on the display of your Furuno Plotter, try the following: 1. Make sure the transducer cable is not near the engine. 2. Check the ground for tight connection, corrosion. 3. Check if another fish finder near your boat has the same frequency as your fish finder. 4. Try to reduce interference with [Interference] in the [Quick Settings] menu (cog-wheel at the bottom-left of the display).
What to do if picture is not displayed correctly on Furuno GP-1871F Plotter?
If the picture on your Furuno Plotter is not displayed correctly, turn the power off, then on again. If the problem persists, contact your local dealer for service.
What to do if tapping the [TX] icon on the radar display of my Furuno GP-1871F Plotter does nothing?
If you tapped the [TX] icon on the radar display to transmit but nothing happens on your Furuno Plotter, tap the [TX] icon again. Also, check if the radar source is correct.
How to fix poor discrimination in range on Furuno Plotter?
To address poor discrimination in range on your Furuno Plotter, adjust the rain control.
Instructions for powering the unit on and off.
Adjust screen brightness and color palette settings.
Manage and customize the unit's home screen layouts and pages.
Explanation of different menu types: slide-out, layered, pop up, and settings.
Display and customize navigational data in on-screen data boxes.
Mark man overboard position and create an automatic route.
Connect to wireless networks for software and weather updates.
Introduction to the plotter screen layout and navigation features.
Choose between Vector, Shaded Relief, Satellite, and Raster chart types.
Adjust the chart zoom level using the slider or pinch gestures.
Measure bearing, range, and time between two points on the chart.
View detailed information for C-MAP chart objects and features.
Overlay radar echoes onto the plotter display.
Control NAVpilot autopilot features from the GP-1x71F.
Set the autopilot as the navigation method for routes.
Overlay weather forecast information onto the 2D plotter screen.
Check satellite signal strength and position fix accuracy.
Start and stop the recording of the boat's track data.
Methods for deleting individual tracks, sections, or all tracks.
Remove individual points from the screen or the Points List.
Create temporary quick routes or save planned routes with waypoints.
Automatically construct routes considering safety values like depth and height.
Methods for deleting individual routes or all routes.
Select a route from the screen or list and begin navigation.
Overview of the fish finder screen elements and data.
Configure the connected transducer for optimal fish finding.
Analyze and display seabed composition (rock, gravel, sand, mud).
Utilize automatic adjustments for gain, clutter, TVG, and echo offset.
Manually adjust the transducer sensitivity for optimal echo display.
Measure and tag fish length with symbols scaled to length.
Turn on and configure ACCU-FISH™ display settings and information.
Improve echo resolution for better fish detection near the seabed.
Set up alarms for echo strength, schools, fish size, and seabed composition.
Set an alarm for fish detected within a specific range of the seabed.
Introduction to the radar screen layout and navigation features.
Minimize noise from rain or snow using the Auto Rain feature.
Estimate target distance and bearing using range rings or EBL/VRM.
Set up zones to receive alerts when targets enter or leave a preset area.
Set alarms for Closest Point of Approach (CPA) and Time to CPA (TCPA).
Information on DSC calls and position requests received via VHF.
View vessel data from sensors displayed in graphic or digital formats.
Configure split screen windows to show multiple instrument displays.
System alerts and messages issued when specific conditions are met.
Configure alerts for grounding, depth, anchor drift, and XTD.
Alert when the seabed is within a preset depth range.
Alert when the vessel drifts beyond the preset anchor range.
Alert when off course by more than the preset distance.
Set alerts for fuel, water, and oil levels based on tank percentage.
Lists of general, AIS/DSC, engine, system error, and informative notifications.
Manage data like routes, points, tracks, and settings on a microSD card.
Find chart information like ports, tide stations, and points.
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