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Mercury Vessel View 4 - User Manual

Mercury Vessel View 4
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© 2016 Mercury Marine
VesselView 4
8M0120668 316 eng

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Mercury Vessel View 4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMercury
ModelVessel View 4
CategoryBoating Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

VesselView 4 Overview

Buttons

Details the functions of the VesselView 4's physical buttons, including PAGES, LEFT, RIGHT, and ENTER.

Software Updates

Obtaining the Latest Software

Instructions on downloading the latest software version from Mercury's website.

Upgrading VesselView

Steps and considerations for updating the VesselView software via micro SD card.

Installing the Ambient Air Temperature Sensor

Optional installation guide for the ambient air temperature sensor.

Maintenance

Display Screen and Media Port Cleaning

Guidelines for cleaning the display screen and media port using appropriate methods.

Stuck Buttons

Troubleshooting tips for stuck buttons on the VesselView unit.

Initial Screens and Setup Wizard

Splash Screen

Describes the initial Mercury startup splash screen displayed when the ignition is turned on.

Setup Wizard Overview

Guides users through the initial configuration steps for the VesselView.

Setup Wizard Overview

Import Configuration

Procedure to import an existing vessel configuration using a micro SD card.

Engine Setup

Configuration steps for engine type, model, joystick, and number of engines.

Engine Setup

Display and Device Setup

Allows selection of engines to display and assigns unique IDs/helm locations.

Display and Device Setup

Units and Tank Configuration

Selects units of measure and assigns type, capacity, and name for vessel tanks.

Units and Tank Configuration

Speed Setup

Configures the source for acquiring vessel speed information (GPS, pitot, paddle wheel).

Speed Setup

Wizard Completion and Data Sources

Finishes setup, sets up detectable data sources, and explains startup screens.

Wizard Completion and Data Sources

Startup Display States

Details screens for Engine Off, Ignition On, and Engine Running at Idle states.

Startup Display States

Engine Faults and Navigation

Explains fault display, fault text, and how to navigate through detected engine faults.

Engine Faults and Navigation

Maintenance and Scan Reports

Describes maintenance reminders and the system scan report display.

Maintenance and Scan Reports

Communication Errors

Explains how communication errors are displayed, with dashed lines and error messages.

Screen Overview and Operation

System Status Field Functionality

Explains the purpose and display of the system status field and its icons.

System Status Field Functionality

Enlarging Data Fields

How to enlarge data fields by highlighting the X-PAND icon and pressing ENTER.

Enlarging Data Fields

Auto Cycle Functionality

Details the auto cycle function, its icon, and how to activate/deactivate it.

Auto Cycle Functionality

Scroller Bar Navigation

Explains scroller bar functionality, activation, and navigation.

Scroller Bar Navigation

User-Selected Data Area and Final Selection

How the user-selected data area changes during navigation and after selection.

User-Selected Data Area and Final Selection

Scroller Bar Icons Overview

Lists and describes icons for X-Pand, Temperatures, Pressure, Voltages, Fuel, Tanks, Advanced.

Scroller Bar Icons Overview

Performance, Trim, Trip Log, Navigation, Generator, ECO, Autopilot

Describes scroller bar icons for Performance, Trim, Trip Log, Navigation, Generator, ECO, Autopilot.

Performance, Trim, Trip Log, Navigation, Generator, ECO, Autopilot

Cruise, Troll, Smart Tow, Settings

Describes scroller bar icons for Cruise, Troll, Smart Tow, and Settings.

Cruise, Troll, Smart Tow, Settings

Economy Mode and ECO Mode Details

Details Economy Mode and ECO Mode, including minimum/maximum values and RPM targets.

Economy Mode and ECO Mode Details

Target Colors and ECO Navigation

Defines target colors and explains ECO navigation controls (Refresh, Minimize, Exit).

Target Colors and ECO Navigation

ECO Refresh and Minimize Functionality

Explains ECO Refresh and the Minimize feature for displaying additional information.

ECO Refresh and Minimize Functionality

Exit ECO and Changing ECO Targets

Exits ECO mode and details how to adjust ECO targets for fuel economy.

Exit ECO and Changing ECO Targets

Smart Tow Mode and Features

Introduces Smart Tow mode and its features for managing boat acceleration and speeds.

Smart Tow Mode and Features

Enabling Smart Tow and Targets

Steps to enable Smart Tow and description of Smart Tow targets (RPM, overshoot).

Enabling Smart Tow and Targets

Smart Tow Overview Panel and User-Selected Data Area

Explains the Smart Tow overview panel and the user-selected data area functionality.

Smart Tow Overview Panel and User-Selected Data Area

Smart Tow Navigation and Save Options

Navigates Smart Tow settings and explains save options (quick save, save as new).

Smart Tow Navigation and Save Options

Create Custom Launch and Disable Smart Tow

Allows custom launch profile creation and explains how to disable Smart Tow.

Create Custom Launch and Disable Smart Tow

Cruise Control Mode and Data Area

Introduces Cruise Control, its data area, and constant field changes.

Cruise Control Mode and Data Area

Cruise Navigation and Status

Explains cruise navigation, status, and display options (enable/disable).

Cruise Navigation and Status

Cruise Enable and Disable

Details the effects of enabling or disabling the cruise feature.

Cruise Enable and Disable

Cruise Minimize and Troll Control Mode

Explains cruise minimize and introduces Troll Control Mode for low-speed engine management.

Cruise Minimize and Troll Control Mode

Troll Control and Data Area

Details Troll Control, its data area, and constant field changes.

Troll Control and Data Area

Troll User-Selected Data Area and Navigation

Explains Troll user-selected data area, troll navigation, and status.

Troll User-Selected Data Area and Navigation

Troll Enable and Disable

Details the effects of enabling or disabling the troll feature.

Troll Enable and Disable

Troll Minimize and Autopilot Screens

Explains troll minimize and introduces Autopilot Screens for autopilot/joystick operations.

Troll Minimize and Autopilot Screens

Autopilot Screens Navigation and Minimize

Explains autopilot screen navigation and how to minimize autopilot data.

Autopilot Screens Navigation and Minimize

Settings Menu Navigation Overview

Guide to navigating the Settings menu using the pages and arrow buttons.

Settings Menu Navigation Overview

System Settings

Covers settings for language, software version, helm/device ID, and setup wizard.

System Settings

Setup Wizard, Defaults, and Network

Details Setup Wizard, Restore Defaults, and Network settings for configuration and diagnostics.

Setup Wizard, Defaults, and Network

Simulate and Time Settings

Explains Simulate mode for familiarization and Time settings for clock and date.

Simulate and Time Settings

Vessel, Tabs, and Tanks Settings

Covers vessel settings like tabs, tanks, speed, steering, sea temp, and depth offset.

Vessel, Tabs, and Tanks Settings

Tank Calibration and Speed Settings

Details tank calibration and speed source configuration.

Tank Calibration and Speed Settings

Steering, Sea Temp, and Depth Offset Settings

Covers steering, sea temperature source, and depth offset settings.

Steering, Sea Temp, and Depth Offset Settings

Engine Settings Overview

Details engine settings for engines shown, model, limits, supported data, ECO, and Cruise/SmartTow types.

Engine Settings Overview

Trim, EasyLink, and RPM Sync

Covers trim settings, EasyLink gauge connections, and RPM synchronization.

Trim, EasyLink, and RPM Sync

Tanks and Preferences Overview

Details tank setup and preferences like buzzer, backlight, scroller bar, data boxes, pop-ups, units.

Tanks and Preferences Overview

Preferences Details

Covers auto-hide delay, scroller bar items, pop-ups, auto-cycle interval, and units.

Preferences Details

Network Updates, Local Gain, and Scroller Bar Items

Explains network updates, local gain adjustment, and scroller bar item visibility.

Network Updates, Local Gain, and Scroller Bar Items

Data Boxes, Pop-ups, and Auto-Cycle Interval

Details data boxes, pop-up selection, and auto-cycle interval settings.

Data Boxes, Pop-ups, and Auto-Cycle Interval

Units and Alarms Overview

Covers unit selection and alarm settings, history, and display options.

Units and Alarms Overview

Personality File Management

Covers exporting, importing, and restoring vessel personalities for settings.

Personality File Management

Exporting Personality Files

Explains how to export VesselView settings and preferences to an SD card.

Importing and Restoring Personalities

Details importing personality files from SD card and restoring OEM settings.

Importing and Restoring Personalities

Warning Alarms Overview

Provides an overview of warnings, faults, and alarms displayed by VesselView.

Warning Alarms Overview

Fuel Critical Alarm Details

Manages fuel alarms through Settings, displays warnings in data field or status field.

Depth Alarm Details

Manages depth alarms through Settings, displays warnings in data field or status field.

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