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Electronic chart is an aid to navigation, not a replacement for official charts. Captain is responsible for proper use.
Details on self-contained GPS plotter system, electrical and memory characteristics for GEONAV 6 PLUS.
Diagrams showing the physical dimensions of the GEONAV units.
Description of GEONAV as a graphic GPS plotter displaying boat position on an electronic chart.
Guidelines for positioning the unit to avoid interference and protect from water infiltration.
Recommended cleaning product for the unit's glass surface.
Details on using built-in or external GPS antennas and connecting to DGPS.
Mounting the plotter on a boat surface using the provided bracket and power connection advice.
Procedure for mounting the unit in a car using a suction cup bracket and connecting to the lighter adapter.
Instructions for panel mounting the unit, including drilling and fixing with screws.
Details on the car lighter adapter, fuse, and internal power connections for the unit.
Pin assignments for various data cables connecting GPS, autopilot, and depth sounder.
Steps for inserting and removing the NavChart™ cartridge, ensuring water protection.
Explanation of how to use keys like ZOOM, ENTER, PAGE, GOTO, and CLR for navigation and menu selection.
Procedure to run a diagnostic program for verifying unit performance and detecting problems.
Information on using Navionics charts, displaying chart boundaries, and chart details.
List of abbreviations used for navigational aid lights and their colors.
Explanation of symbols identifying port services and how to view available services.
How to select and use either the internal or an external GPS receiver for navigation.
Using the GEONAV with a depth sounder to display sea depth graphically.
Rotating the electronic chart to match the boat's course (COG) for better orientation.
Automatic adjustment of chart scale to maintain boat position and target waypoint visibility.
Using Overzoom for chart detail enhancement and calibrating the unit's position.
Setting local time and understanding the unit's 4-color display capabilities.
Adjusting screen contrast and enabling the screen backlight for optimal visibility.
Switching between graphic windows like Satellite, Navigation, and Menu during operation.
Displays tracked satellites, signal quality, and information on GPS fix status and position.
Shows boat speed, course, distance to waypoint, and chart range based on route presence.
Accessing and controlling track recording, route planning, and system setup options.
Graphically displays sea depth, scale, and temperature when interfaced with a depth sensor.
Shows boat's speed, distance, and bearing to the target waypoint, and steering angle.
Shows average speed, elapsed time, and distance covered for the current journey.
Explains boat's position, legs, track recording, and waypoint identification within a route.
Steps to create routes by targeting cursor position, saved markers, or specific ports.
Finding and plotting routes to the nearest available port services based on NAVIONICS cartridge data.
Creating routes to specific coordinates and editing waypoints by moving or deleting them.
Displaying route details, reversing direction, and deleting the entire route.
Instructions for activating, deactivating, and deleting the boat's actual track recording.
How to enter, delete, and modify markers (symbols and names) for points of interest.
Using the GEONAV to guide an autopilot along a pre-defined route, compensating for external conditions.
Crucial safety warning regarding installation and use in a vehicle to avoid obstructing view or driver distraction.
Configuring the display of highways, roads, and city names when using land charts.
Explanation of common messages like 'END OF TRIP', 'INVALID FIX', and 'NO WP PRESENT'.
Troubleshooting steps for units not turning on or failing to acquire satellite fixes.
Resolving issues where the GEONAV does not respond to commands, including memory reset.
Provides definitions for technical terms used in the manual, such as Azimuth, COG, and Fix.
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