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3. To adjust settings, press either the ADJUST VRM or ADJUST EBL softkey and
make changes with the rotary controller.
To place a second VRM or EBL
1. Press the SET UP VRM/EBL 2 softkey.
2. Proceed as with VRM/EBL 1.
Floating VRM and EBL
The VRM/EBL float function allows you to measure range and bearing between any
two points on the radar screen (rather than from your vessel’s position).
First you move the VRM/EBL centre to the position you want to measure from. Then
you change the radius of the VRM to measure distance, or change the angle of the
EBL to take a bearing.
To use floating VRM
1. Create a standard VRM.
2. Highlight the VRM or press the VRM/EBL softkey.
3. Press the FLOATING VRM softkey.
4. Press the ADJUST FLOAT softkey.
5. Move the cursor to the point to measure from.
6. Press OK.
7. Move the cursor to the point to measure to.
8. The range between the two points is shown on the ADJUST VRM softkey label.
To use floating EBL
1. Create a standard EBL.
2. Highlight the EBL or press the VRM/EBL softkey.
3. Press the ADJUST EBL softkey.
4. Adjust the direction and start point of the EBL using the trackpad and rotary
controller.
5. The bearing is shown on the ADJUST EBL softkey label.
To use a second floating VRM or EBL
1. Press SET UP VRM/EBL 2.
2. Toggle VRM/EBL 2 to ON.
3. Repeat the steps for using a floating VRM (steps 1-8).
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