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Raymarine e7 User Manual

Raymarine e7
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7 / e 7 D
Mu lt ifu n c t io n d is p la y
Us e r re fe re nce
ENGLIS H
Docume n t number: 81332-1
Da te : 08-2011
e7/e7DUserreference

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Raymarine e7 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size7 inches
Display Resolution800 x 480 pixels
Display TypeLCD
TouchscreenYes
Power Supply12V DC
Waterproof RatingIPX6
GPSIntegrated 50 channel GPS
NetworkingNMEA 2000, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
CartographyNavionics, C-MAP
Operating Temperature-25°C to +55°C (-13°F to +131°F)
Storage Temperature-30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F)
Weight1.25 kg (2.75 lbs)

Summary

Chapter 1: Important information

Safety notices

Provides critical safety warnings for product installation, operation, high voltages, radar, and sonar.

TFT Displays

Explains normal color variations and potential pixel behavior in TFT displays.

Water ingress

Disclaimer regarding the product's waterproof rating and high-pressure washing.

Disclaimers

Details product's intended use as an aid to navigation and data accuracy.

Chart cards and memory cards

Information on compatible memory card types and maximum supported capacity.

EMC conformance

States conformity with Electromagnetic Compatibility regulations for marine environments.

Third party software license agreements

Lists third-party software licenses and where to find agreements.

Suppression ferrites

Explains the importance of suppression ferrites for EMC performance.

Connections to other equipment

Requirement for ferrites on non-Raymarine cables connected to the unit.

Declaration of conformity

Declares product compliance with EMC directive 2004/108/EC.

Product disposal

Guidance on disposing of the product in accordance with WEEE Directive.

Warranty registration

Instructions for registering product ownership online for warranty benefits.

IMO and SOLAS

Specifies intended use on leisure boats, not covered by IMO/SOLAS Carriage Regulations.

Technical accuracy

Disclaimer regarding information accuracy and potential product improvements.

Chapter 2: Handbook information

2.1 Handbook information

Details the e7/e7D multifunction display, its models, and about the handbook.

2.2 Handbook conventions

Explains conventions used for icons and menus throughout the handbook.

Chapter 3: Getting started

3.1 System integration

Overview of connecting the multifunction display with various marine electronics devices.

3.2 Networking constraints

Details limitations for networking e7/e7D displays with other devices.

3.3 Display power

Instructions for powering the display on and off, including notes on cancellation.

3.4 Controls

Description of the display's physical controls and their functions.

3.5 Hybridtouch overview

Explains the Hybridtouch feature combining touchscreen and physical key operation.

3.6 Touchscreen overview

Details functions operable via the touchscreen and recommends practice.

3.7 Homescreen overview

Describes the homescreen as a central access point to applications and data.

3.8 Pages

Explains how pages are used to display applications and how they can be customized.

3.9 Applications

Overview of available applications like Chart, Fishfinder, Radar, Data, and Weather.

3.10 Screen overview

Identifies key screen elements like Home, Databar, Menu, and Pop-up menus.

3.11 Editing information in dialogs

Instructions for editing data fields using the on-screen keyboard and saving changes.

3.12 Editing Numerical values in dialogs

Explains how to edit numerical values using the rotary control or on-screen keypad.

3.13 Basic touchscreen operations

Covers placing/moving cursor, selecting windows, and touchscreen lock functionality.

3.14 Databar status symbols

Explains status symbols for Radar, AIS, Sonar, GPS, and Autopilot in the databar.

3.15 Initial set up procedures

Guides through initial setup wizard, additional settings, and system configuration.

Chapter 4: Managing display data

4.1 Memory cards overview

Explains using memory cards for archiving and backing up data like waypoints, routes, tracks.

4.2 Inserting a memory card or chart card

Step-by-step instructions for inserting memory or chart cards into the unit.

4.3 Removing a memory card or chart card

Procedure for safely ejecting and removing memory or chart cards.

4.4 Saving user data and user settings

Details on saving waypoints, routes, tracks, and settings to a memory card.

4.5 Resetting your system

Instructions for performing system resets, including settings and data reset options.

Chapter 5: Using waypoints, routes and tracks

5.1 Waypoints

Explains waypoints, their display examples, context menus, and placement methods.

5.2 Routes

Describes routes, route features, building, and navigating routes.

5.3 Tracks

Explains tracks as trails of passage, how to create, and manage them.

5.4 Waypoints, routes and tracks storage capacity

Details the storage limits for waypoints, routes, and tracks on the display.

Chapter 6: Using the chart

6.1 Chart application overview

Introduces the chart application's features for passage planning and navigation.

6.2 Vessel position and orientation

Explains how vessel position and chart orientation (North-Up, Head-Up, Course-Up) are displayed.

6.3 Chart views

Describes switching between 2D and 3D chart views and their information display.

6.4 Chart context menu

Details accessing and using the chart context menu for positional data and options.

6.5 My Data options

Explains options for managing waypoints, routes, tracks, and display settings.

6.6 Navigation options

Covers navigation features like Goto Cursor, Goto Waypoint, Follow Route, and Create Track.

6.7 Measuring distances and bearings

Instructions for measuring distances and bearings using the cursor or range rings.

6.8 Chart vectors

Explains chart vectors (heading, COG, wind, tide) and how to enable/disable them.

6.9 Current information

Details animated current information, symbols, and viewing current graphs.

6.10 Tide information

Explains animated tide information, symbols, tide graphs, and viewing tide station details.

6.11 Chart object information

How to display and search for additional information on cartographic objects, ports, and marinas.

6.12 Chart presentation

Covers chart presentation options like detail, layers, view, orientation, motion mode, and data overlay.

6.13 Chart set-up

Accessing the chart set-up menu to configure context menu, vessel size, and easy view.

Chapter 7: Using autopilot control

7.1 Autopilot control

Guide to controlling the autopilot using the multifunction display and pilot control dialog.

7.2 Autopilot status symbols

Description of symbols indicating autopilot status like Standby, Track, Auto, and alarms.

7.3 Autopilot alarms

Explains autopilot alarms, how to silence them, and disengage the autopilot.

Chapter 8: Using alarms and MOB functions

8.1 Using Man Overboard (MOB) functions

Details the Man Overboard (MOB) function for marking position and activating/canceling alarms.

8.2 Alarms

Overview of setting up and configuring various alarms for system and external equipment.

Chapter 9: Using radar

9.1 Radar overview

Introduction to radar usage, HD/SuperHD features, and radar scanner compatibility.

9.2 Digital radar scan speed

Explains setting digital radar scan speed (24 RPM, 48 RPM, Auto).

9.3 Radar scanner status symbols

Details radar scanner power mode status symbols like Transmit, Standby, Off, and Timed Transmit.

9.4 Radar range and image quality

Covers maximum radar range calculation and factors affecting radar image quality.

9.5 Radar display overview

Identifies elements on the radar display like range, targets, SHM, and additional features.

9.6 Dual range radar operation

Explains viewing two radar ranges simultaneously and its compatibility.

9.7 Radar mode and orientation

Describes radar orientation modes (Head-Up, North-Up, Course-Up) and motion modes.

9.8 Radar adjustments: HD and SuperHD digital scanners

Covers adjustments like Auto Gain Mode, Rain, Adjust Gain, Color Gain, and Antenna Boost.

9.9 Radar adjustments: non-HD digital radomes

Details adjustments for non-HD radomes: Rain, Adjust Gain, FTC function, and Sea Mode.

9.10 Radar presentation menu options

Lists presentation options including Dual Range, Orientation & Motion Mode, and Enhance Echoes.

9.11 Using radar to measure distances, ranges, and bearings

Explains how to measure distances and bearings using range rings, cursor, VRM/EBL.

9.12 Using radar to track targets and avoid collisions

Details Guard Zone setup, MARPA overview, and risk assessment for target tracking.

9.13 Scanner set-up menu options

Covers scanner set-up options like Timed Transmit, Tune Adjust, and EBL Reference.

9.14 Resetting the radar

Instructions for resetting radar settings to their default values.

Chapter 10: Using AIS

10.1 AIS overview

Introduces AIS features for receiving vessel information and how AIS works.

10.2 AIS prerequisites

Lists requirements for AIS functionality, including hardware and GPS.

10.3 AIS context menu

Explains the AIS context menu for viewing target data and accessing options.

10.4 Enabling AIS

Instructions for enabling AIS overlay in chart and radar applications.

10.5 Displaying AIS vectors

Details how to display AIS vectors indicating target movement and heading.

10.6 AIS status symbols

Shows AIS status symbols indicating unit operation, availability, and silent mode.

10.7 AIS silent mode

Explains how to enable/disable AIS transmissions for privacy.

10.8 AIS target symbols

Illustrates various symbols representing different AIS target types.

10.9 Displaying detailed AIS target information

Guide to viewing detailed AIS target information like type, status, ETA, and position.

10.10 Viewing all AIS targets

Instructions for viewing the AIS list and filtering targets.

10.11 Using AIS to avoid collisions

Explains using AIS Safe Zones and Safety Messages for collision avoidance.

10.12 AIS options

Details AIS options like Vector Length, Display AIS, Buddy Tracking, and AIS Unit Set-up.

10.13 AIS alarms

Describes AIS alarms for dangerous or lost targets and how to acknowledge them.

10.14 Buddy tracking

Explains adding AIS contacts to a Buddy List and how the buddy icon changes.

Chapter 11: Using the fishfinder

11.1 Fishfinder introduction

Provides warnings for sonar operation and an overview of fishfinder functions and screen elements.

11.2 The sonar image

Explains how to interpret the sonar image, seabed conditions, and factors influencing the display.

11.3 Fishfinder presets

Describes four preset configurations (Single, Dual, Shallow, Deep) and display modes.

11.4 Dual / Single frequency fishfinder

Explains dual frequency operation and selecting views for single or dual frequency.

11.5 Fishfinder preset configuration

Covers sonar frequency, adjusting presets, display modes, and naming presets.

11.6 Fishfinder display modes

Details selecting display modes like Zoom, Bottom Lock, A-Scope, and adjusting zoom features.

11.7 Fishfinder range

Explains changing depth range, range shift, and how to change the fishfinder depth range.

11.8 Fishfinder sensitivity adjustments

Covers sensitivity adjustments like Gain Mode, Auto Adjust, Color Gain, TVG, and Power Mode.

11.9 Fishfinder presentation options

Details presentation options including Target Depth ID, Depth Lines, White Lines, Color Palette, Ping Rate.

11.10 Depth and distance with the fishfinder

Explains using VRM markers and depth lines to determine depths and distances.

11.11 Fishfinder scrolling

Covers adjusting scroll speed, pausing the image, and adjusting scrolling speed.

11.12 Fishfinder waypoints

Instructions for placing waypoints on the fishfinder display and using the waypoint menu.

11.13 Fishfinder alarms

Details setting up fish alarms, deep and shallow alarms, and sensitivity adjustments.

11.14 Sounder set–up menu options

Describes sounder set-up options like Internal Sounder, Ping Rate Limit, Interference rejection, 2nd Echo IR.

11.15 Transducer set-up menu options

Covers transducer set-up, including selecting transducer type, speed, and offsets.

11.16 Resetting the sonar

Instructions for resetting the sonar unit to its factory default values.

Chapter 12: Using the data application

12.1 Data application overview

Introduces the data application for viewing system and instrument data.

12.2 Pre-configured datapages

Lists default datapages like Navigation, Environmental, Fishing, Sailing, and Engine panels.

12.3 Customizing the data application

Guides on customizing datapages, changing order, content, renaming, adding, and deleting.

Chapter 13: Using the weather application (North America only)

13.1 Weather application overview

Describes the weather application for overlaying graphics and determining conditions.

13.2 Weather application set up

Steps required before using the weather app, including receiver connection and subscription.

13.3 Weather application display overview

Explains display features like range, animation, wave heights, marine zones, and weather symbols.

13.4 Weather map navigation

Instructions for moving around the weather map, locating vessel, and placing waypoints.

13.5 Weather context menu

Details the weather context menu for viewing reports and positional data for cursor location.

13.6 Weather information

Viewing weather details for specific locations, stations, and cities.

13.7 Weather reports

Covers viewing Tropical statements, Marine warnings, Zone forecasts, and Watchbox warnings.

13.8 Animated weather graphics

Explains viewing animated graphics for NOWRad, Wind, Waves, and Pressure.

13.9 Weather application menu options

Lists weather application menu options including Find Ship and Display Graphics.

13.10 Glossary of weather terms

Provides definitions for various weather terms like Cold front, Cyclone, Hurricane, and Isobar.

Chapter 14: Using video

14.1 Video application overview

Describes viewing video or camera sources and adjusting image settings like brightness and contrast.

Chapter 15: Wireless video streaming

15.1 Video streaming connection

Explains using iPhone/iPad as a wireless repeat display via WiFi connection.

15.2 Enabling WiFi

Steps to enable WiFi on the multifunction display and connect to a network.

15.3 Enabling display streaming

Instructions for enabling display streaming to iPad/iPhone and launching the viewer app.

15.4 Setting up WiFi security

Guides on encrypting WiFi connection using WPA2 for security.

15.5 Selecting a WiFi channel

How to manually specify a WiFi channel if experiencing streaming difficulties.

Chapter 16: Media player application

16.1 Media player connection

Explains wirelessly controlling a Bluetooth media player using the display.

16.2 Enabling Bluetooth

Steps to enable Bluetooth on the multifunction display for media player connection.

16.3 Pairing a Bluetooth media player

Procedure for pairing a Bluetooth media player device with the multifunction display.

16.4 Enabling audio control

Instructions for enabling audio control for a paired media player.

16.5 Media player controls

Describes on-screen media player controls for track playback and navigation.

16.6 Unpairing a Bluetooth device

Steps to unpair a Bluetooth device if experiencing connection problems.

Chapter 17: Using the thermal camera application

17.1 Thermal camera application overview

Introduces the thermal camera application for controlling and displaying thermal imaging.

17.2 Camera control

Explains camera standby, enabling/disabling, panning, tilting, zooming, and home position.

17.3 Image adjustments

Details thermal and visible-light operation, switching lenses, and adjusting image settings.

17.4 Camera setup

Accessing the thermal camera set-up menu for camera controls.

Chapter 18: DSC VHF radio integration

18.1 Using a DSC VHF radio with your display

Explains connecting DSC VHF radio for distress messages and position data.

18.2 Enabling DSC VHF radio integration

Instructions for enabling DSC Alerts in System Settings for VHF radio integration.

Chapter 19: Using a remote control

19.1 Remote control connection

Details wireless control of the multifunction display using a Raymarine remote control unit.

19.2 Pairing the remote and configuring the UP and DOWN buttons

Steps for pairing the remote control unit and configuring arrow buttons.

19.3 Operating principles

Explains remote control operating principles, button functions, and customization.

19.4 Customizing the SHORTCUT button

Instructions for customizing the SHORTCUT button to assign a specific function.

19.5 Remote control functions

Overview of remote control functions for range, pairing, select, and default/customizable buttons.

Chapter 20: Customizing your display

20.1 Language selection

Describes how to select the system language from a list of available languages.

20.2 Boat details

Allows customization of vessel appearance in chart and setting minimum safe depth.

20.3 Units set-up

Specifies preferences for units of measurement for distance, speed, depth, temperature, and volume.

20.4 Time and Date set-up

Allows specification of preferred formats for time and date display, including UTC offset.

20.5 Display preferences

Covers display preferences like Key Beep, Cursor Autohide, and Shared Brightness settings.

20.6 Data cell and databar customization

Guides on customizing on-screen data cells and the databar with various data items.

20.7 System set-up menus

Accesses menus for Alarms, Pilot Controls, Ground Trip Resets, System Settings, and Maintenance.

Chapter 21: Maintaining your display

21.1 Service and maintenance

States that the product has no user-serviceable components and requires authorized dealer repair.

21.2 Routine equipment checks

Recommends regular checks for cable damage, wear, and secure connections.

21.3 Cleaning

Provides best practices for cleaning, advising against dry cloths or abrasive products.

21.4 Cleaning the display case

Basic procedure for cleaning the sealed display unit using a soft cloth and optional IPA.

21.5 Cleaning the display screen

Procedure for cleaning the screen coating to maintain water repellency and prevent glare.

Chapter 22: Technical support

22.1 Raymarine customer support

Provides contact details for Raymarine support via website, telephone, and email.

22.2 Third-party support

Information on contacting third-party suppliers like Navionics and Sirius.

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