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Simrad NSS9 evo3S - User Manual

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NSS evo3S
Operator Manual
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Simrad NSS9 evo3S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size9 inches
Resolution1280 x 720 pixels
TouchscreenYes
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth
Operating SystemSimrad OS
Screen Brightness1200 nits
Waterproof RatingIPX6 and IPX7
NMEA 2000 ConnectivityYes
Internal Memory16 GB
Radar SupportYes
CHIRP SonarYes
ChartplotterYes
SonarYes
Ethernet Ports1
SD Card Slots2 microSD slots
Operating Temperature-15°C to +55°C
Storage Temperature-20°C to +60°C
StructureScan 3DSupported
GPSBuilt-in

Summary

Preface

Disclaimer

States Navico's right to change products and user responsibility for safe use.

Governing language

English language version is official in case of translation conflicts.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks used in the manual.

Navico product references

Lists Navico products mentioned in this manual.

Compliance statements

Declarations

States that the declaration of conformity is available online.

Europe

Declares product conformity with European requirements.

United States of America

Declares product conformity with US FCC Rules.

ISED Canada

Declares product conformity with ISED Canada regulations.

Australia and New Zealand

Declares product conformity with AUS/NZ standards.

About this manual

Explains the manual's purpose and assumptions.

Important text conventions

Explains text conventions like Note and Warning.

Manual version

Mentions the manual's software version.

Translated manuals

Provides information on translated manual availability.

Introduction

Front controls

Describes the function of each physical button on the unit.

Card reader

Explains the usage of the memory card slot.

Home page

Details the elements and layout of the Home page.

Settings button

Accesses application and feature settings dialogs.

Toolbar buttons

Provides access to non-panel specific options and tools.

Status bar

Shows the status of the system and definitions of status icons.

Application buttons

Allows opening applications and predefined split pages.

Bridge control

Feature for controlling multiple displays simultaneously.

System Controls button

Provides quick access to basic system settings.

Favorites bar

Lists and allows editing of preconfigured and user-made favorite pages.

Man Overboard waypoint

Procedure for creating a Man Overboard waypoint.

Application pages

Describes application panels and their customization.

Predefined split pages

Shows how to display multiple application pages on one panel.

Basic operation

Turning the system on and off

Instructions for powering the unit on and off.

First time startup

Details the initial setup dialogs upon first use or reset.

Touchscreen, keyboard and mouse operation

Refers to the Appendix for detailed operation instructions.

Remote controllers

Information on connecting and using remote controllers.

System controls dialog

Provides quick access to basic system settings.

Activating functions

How to select and activate system functions.

Standby mode

Explains the power-saving standby mode.

Brightness

Adjusting the display backlight levels.

Night mode

Optimizes the color palette for low light conditions.

Locking the touchscreen

Prevents accidental operation of the touchscreen.

Instrument bar

Toggles the instrument bar on/off for the current page.

Registration

Guides on how to register your device.

Screen capture

Instructions for taking a screenshot.

Customizing your system

Customizing the Home page wallpaper

Allows selection of custom pictures for the Home page background.

Configurable WheelKey

Configures the action of the WheelKey on the unit.

Customizing the long press feature

Specifies actions for long press on panel buttons.

Multiple panel pages

Details on adjusting panel sizes in multi-panel pages.

The shadow cursor on a multiple panel page

Explains cursor behavior on sonar/chart panels in split view.

Customizing favorite pages

Instructions for adding and editing favorite pages.

Customizing the instrument bar

Details on configuring the instrument bar display.

Bridge Control

About Bridge Control

Overview of controlling multiple displays simultaneously.

Adding displays to a Bridge

Steps to add displays to a bridge configuration.

Configuring the preset pages for displays in a bridge

Setting up page configurations (presets) for bridge displays.

Selecting Bridge presets

Displays an overview of available bridge presets.

Charts

The Chart panel

Identifies elements within the chart panel.

Chart data

Information on system cartography and chart sharing.

Selecting chart source

How to choose between available chart data sources.

Showing dual chart sources

Enables displaying two different chart sources simultaneously.

Vessel symbol

Explains the meaning of the vessel symbol on the chart.

Zooming the chart

Adjusting the chart scale by zooming in or out.

Panning the chart

Describes how to move the chart in any direction.

Chart orientation

Specifies how the chart is rotated in the panel.

Look ahead

Maximizes view ahead of the vessel on the chart.

Displaying information about chart items

Shows basic and detailed information for chart items.

Using the cursor on the panel

Guides on activating and using the chart cursor.

The cursor assist function

Allows fine-tuning and precision placement of the cursor.

Measuring distance

How to measure distances between points on the chart.

Creating routes on the chart panel

Step-by-step guide to creating new routes.

Find objects on chart panels

Search functionality for vessels and chart items.

Marine Search and Rescue (SAR) feature

Creates search patterns for SAR operations.

3 D charts

Provides a three-dimensional graphical view of the chart.

Panning the 3 D chart

Describes how to move the 3D chart view.

Controlling the view angle

How to control the view angle of 3D charts.

Tracks

Opens the Tracks dialog for managing tracks.

Color tracks based on data

How to color tracks based on data and limits.

Chart overlay

Enables adding various overlays on the chart panel.

C-MAP charts

Details C-MAP specific chart options and features.

C-MAP tides and currents

Displays C-MAP tide and current prediction data.

C-MAP specific chart options

Options specific to C-MAP charts like photo overlay.

Raster charts

Changes the view to that of a traditional paper chart.

High resolution bathymetry

Enables higher concentration of contour lines.

Chart detail

Sets the level of detail displayed on the chart.

Chart categories

Allows turning chart categories and sub-categories on/off.

Shaded relief

Shades the seabed terrain for better visualization.

No contours

Removes contour lines from the chart display.

Depth palette

Controls the depth palette used on the map.

Shading

Shades different areas of the seabed.

3 D exaggeration

Graphical settings for 3D mode to enhance depth visualization.

Genesis Layer

Displays high-resolution contours from Genesis users.

Navionics charts

Requirements for using Navionics charts.

Navionics specific chart options

Specific chart options for Navionics charts.

Chart shading

Adds terrain information to the chart.

Fishing range

Highlights depth ranges for fishing purposes.

Shallow water highlight

Highlights areas of shallow water.

Safety depth

Navionics chart safety depth settings.

SonarChart

Supports Navionics SonarChart feature for bathymetry maps.

SonarChart Live

Real-time depth contour overlay from live sonar.

Palettes

Used for selecting the image's color palette.

Colored seabed areas

Displays different depth areas in shades of blue.

Navionics Dynamic tides and current icons

Shows tides and currents with gauges and arrows.

Rock filter level

Hides rock identification on charts beneath a given depth.

Contours depth

Determines contours shown down to safety depth value.

Presentation type

Displays chart information symbols and wording.

Annotation

Determines area information available for display.

Chart details

Provides different levels of geographical layer information.

Easy View

Magnifies chart items and text.

Chart settings

General settings for chart display and options.

3 D boat selection

Determines the icon used on 3D charts.

Range rings

Presents distance from vessel to other objects.

Extension lines

Sets lengths of heading and course extension lines.

ForwardScan

ForwardScan heading extension on chart.

SonarChart Live tide correction

Adjusts SonarChart Live depths using tide station info.

Synchronize 2 D;3 D chart

Links positions shown on 2D and 3D charts.

Pop-up information

Determines if basic info is displayed when selecting panel items.

Grid lines

Turns on/off viewing of longitude and latitude grid lines.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Turns on/off displaying navigation items on charts.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs

Access advanced edit functions for waypoints, routes, and tracks.

The Plot dialog

Opens the Plot dialog to manage navigation items.

Waypoints

Details about user-generated marks (waypoint) on the system.

Saving waypoints

Procedure for saving a waypoint at cursor or vessel position.

Moving a waypoint

Repositioning a waypoint on the panel.

Edit a waypoint

Allows editing all information about a waypoint.

Deleting waypoints

Procedure for deleting waypoints.

Waypoint alarm settings

Setting alarm radius for individual waypoints.

Routes

Details about creating and managing routes.

Creating a new route on the chart panel

Step-by-step guide to creating a new route.

Edit a route from the chart panel

Allows editing an active route on the chart panel.

Creating routes using existing waypoints

Method for creating routes from existing waypoints.

Creating a route based on a trip

Creating routes from historical trip data.

Converting tracks to routes

Converts a recorded track into a route.

Dock-to-dock Autorouting and Easy Routing

Automated route planning based on boat and map data.

The edit route dialog

Manages routes and routepoints, and changes route properties.

Deleting routes

Procedure for deleting routes.

Tracks

Details about tracks and their management.

About tracks

Explains tracks as a graphical presentation of the vessel's path.

Automatic tracking

System automatically tracks and draws vessel's movement.

Recording and displaying tracks

Details on starting, recording, and displaying tracks.

Creating a new track

How to start a new track recording.

The edit tracks dialog

Manages tracks and changes track properties.

Coloring tracks

Options for coloring tracks based on data or settings.

Deleting tracks

Procedure for deleting tracks.

Track logging settings

Configures how track points are positioned.

C-MAP Embark

Accessing and managing C-MAP Embark data.

Synchronizing

Synchronizes data between unit and C-MAP Embark.

Navigating

About navigating

Overview of the navigation function.

Navigation panels

Details about navigation panels and their elements.

The Nav panel

Identifies elements within the navigation panel.

The Position panels

Explains switching between Navigation and Position panels.

Use menu options

Menu options available during navigation.

Navigating with the autopilot

How to set autopilot for navigation mode.

Navigation settings

Configuration options for navigation.

Arrival radius

Sets an invisible circle around destination waypoints.

XTE limit

Defines deviation limit from route; triggers alarm.

Arrival alarm

Activates alarm when reaching a waypoint or arrival radius.

Magnetic variation

Settings for magnetic north variation.

Datum

Sets the datum format for cartography and navigation.

Coordinate system

Sets the geographic coordinate system used.

Phantom Loran

Enables use of Phantom Loran positioning system.

TripIntel

About TripIntel

Overview of storing and recalling trip information.

Current trip statistics

Displays current trip statistics like distance and speed.

Automatic trip recording

Feature for automatic trip detection and recording.

Start and stop trip recordings

Manually starting and stopping trip recordings.

Long-term statistics

View seasonal trip information.

Adjust total distance

Allows adjusting the total trip distance statistic.

Reset fuel economy

Resets the fuel economy gauge on the instrument bar.

Estimated fuel range ring

Estimates total distance the boat can travel on remaining fuel.

Fuel gauge

Displays fuel level and consumption.

Record your refueling

Records refueling events for accurate fuel calculations.

Tide gauge

Displays tide height at selected stations.

View trip recordings

Accesses and views recorded trip history.

Radar

About radar

Overview of supported radar sensors and features.

The Radar panel

Identifies elements within the radar panel.

Dual radar

Allows connecting and viewing two supported radars simultaneously.

Selecting the radar source

How to specify the radar source for a panel.

Radar overlay

Overlays radar image on chart for target correlation.

Selecting radar overlay source on chart panels

Choose radar source for overlays on chart panels.

Radar operational modes

Details the radar modes: Power off, Standby, Transmit.

Radar Range

Adjusts the radar range using zoom icons.

Dual range

Utilizes radar's dual range capability.

Radar sector blanking

Defines sectors on the PPI to blank out interference.

Adjusting the radar image

Tips for improving radar image quality.

Radar modes

Utilizes preset control settings for different environments.

Directional clutter rejection

Reduces clutter for better visibility of smaller vessels.

Gain

Controls the sensitivity of the radar receiver.

Sea clutter

Filters the effect of random echo returns from waves.

Rain clutter

Reduces effect of rain, snow, or weather conditions.

Using the cursor on a radar panel

Guides on activating and using the radar cursor.

Advanced radar options

Accesses advanced settings for radar.

Radar threshold

Sets required signal strength for radar returns.

Target expansion

Increases target length for easier visibility.

Rejecting radar interference

Reduces interference from other radar units.

Target separation

Controls target discrimination for better object separation.

Fast scan

Sets antenna rotation speed for faster target updates.

Sea State

Controls sea state for optimal sea clutter rejection.

Target boost

Enhances target visibility by increasing size and sensitivity.

Radar view options

Provides various view options for radar display.

VelocityTrack

Distinguishes moving targets using Doppler coloring.

VelocityTrack settings

Sets speed thresholds for coloring targets.

VelocityTrack examples

Illustrates VelocityTrack behavior in navigation scenarios.

Radar symbology

Defines optional radar items to be turned on/off.

Target trails

Sets duration for target trails and options to turn them off.

Clearing target trails from the panel

Temporarily clears target trails from the radar panel.

The radar palette

Different color palettes for representing radar details.

Radar orientation

Indicates radar orientation: Heading UP, North UP, Course UP.

Head-up

Displays radar image relative to own ship's heading.

North up

Displays chart with North upward.

Course up

Displays chart with vessel's course line upward.

Radar motion mode

Indicates True motion or Relative motion.

Relative motion

Own vessel fixed, other objects move relative to position.

True motion

Vessel and targets move across the PPI.

Offsetting the PPI center

Sets the antenna position origin on the radar PPI.

EBL;VRM markers

Tools for measuring range and bearing to targets.

Defining an EBL;VRM marker

Procedure for positioning EBL/VRM markers.

Placing EBL;VRM markers by using the cursor

Using the cursor to place EBL/VRM markers.

Offsetting an EBL;VRM marker

Adjusting the offset position of an EBL/VRM marker.

Setting a guard zone around your vessel

Defines a zone that alerts on target entry or exit.

Alarm settings

Configures alarms for guard zone breaches.

Sensitivity

Adjusts guard zone sensitivity to eliminate small target alarms.

MARPA targets

Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid for tracking targets.

MARPA target symbols

Defines symbols used for MARPA targets.

Tracking MARPA targets

Procedure for acquiring and tracking MARPA targets.

Cancelling MARPA target tracking

Options for cancelling MARPA target tracking.

Viewing MARPA target information

Displays detailed information for MARPA targets.

MARPA alarm settings

Configures MARPA alarms for lost or unavailable targets.

Recording radar data

Records radar data to internal memory or storage.

Radar settings

General settings for radar display and options.

Radar symbology

Selects optional radar items to display.

MARPA settings

Settings for MARPA history length and safe ring.

AIS

About AIS

Overview of the Automatic Identification System.

Selecting an AIS target

How to select an AIS target icon.

Searching for AIS vessels

Finds AIS targets around cursor or vessel position.

Displaying target information

Shows status and information for vessel types.

The vessels dialog

Displays a list of all targets and received AIS messages.

AIS vessel details

Provides detailed information about an AIS target.

AIS information on radar panels

Displays AIS target information on radar panels.

Calling an AIS vessel

Initiates DSC calls to other vessels.

DSC Vessel tracking

Requests/receives position data from DSC VHF radio.

AIS SART

Handles AIS SART signals from rescue transponders.

AIS SART alarm message

Details AIS SART alarm messages and options.

Vessel alarms

Defines alarms for target proximity or loss.

AIS target symbols

Defines symbols used for AIS targets.

MMSI

Used for entering own MMSI number for AIS/DSC messages.

Icon filters

Filters AIS icons based on security, distance, or speed.

Extension lines

Defines length of course/heading extension lines.

Defining dangerous vessels

Sets CPA/TCPA values to define dangerous targets.

Echosounder

About

Overview of the echosounder function.

Requirements

States the need for a compatible echosounder transducer.

The image

Identifies elements within the echosounder image.

Multiple sources

Specifies how to select echosounder sources.

Zooming the image

Allows zooming the echosounder image.

Zoom bar

Displays and controls zoom level vertically.

Using the cursor on the panel

Guides on activating and using the echosounder cursor.

Viewing history

View echosounder history using the history bar.

Recording log data

Starts recording echosounder log data.

Stop recording log data

Stops recording echosounder log data.

Viewing recorded data

Reviews internally/externally stored sounder records.

Upload sonar logs to C-MAP Genesis

How to upload sonar logs to C-MAP Genesis.

Customizing the image

Options for customizing the echosounder image display.

Range

Determines water depth visible on the screen.

Preset range levels

Manually selects a preset range level.

Auto range

Automatically displays the whole range from surface to bottom.

Frequency

Details supported transducer frequencies.

Gain

Controls the sensitivity of the echosounder.

Color

Adjusts echo signal colors for display.

Source

Specifies the source for the image in the active panel.

Measuring distance

Measures distance between two observations on the image.

Advanced options

Accesses advanced settings for echosounder.

Ping Speed

Controls the rate the transducer transmits signals.

Split screens

Echosounder split screen display modes.

Zoom

Magnifies the sounder image using zoom bars.

Bottom lock

Mode for viewing targets close to the bottom.

Palettes

Used for selecting the image's color palette.

Temperature graph

Illustrates changes in water temperature.

Depth line

Shows a line on the bottom surface for distinction.

Amplitude scope

Displays echo sounding strength via width and color.

Amplitude scope options

Explains display modes for amplitude scope.

SideScan

About SideScan

Overview of SideScan for detailed seabed imaging.

The SideScan panel

Identifies elements within the SideScan panel.

Zooming the image

Allows zooming the SideScan image.

Using the cursor on the panel

Guides on activating and using the SideScan cursor.

Viewing history

View SideScan history by panning the image.

Recording SideScan data

Records SideScan data to log files.

Setting up the image

Options for configuring the SideScan image display.

Source

Specifies the source for the SideScan image.

Range

Determines distance left and right of the center.

Preset range levels

Manually selects a preset range level.

Auto range

Automatically displays the whole range from surface to bottom.

Frequencies

Details supported SideScan frequencies.

Contrast

Determines brightness ratio between light and dark areas.

Palettes

Used for selecting the image's color palette.

View

Specifies display of left side, right side, or both.

Advanced options

Accesses advanced settings for SideScan.

DownScan

About DownScan

Overview of DownScan for detailed structure and fish imaging.

The DownScan panel

Identifies elements within the DownScan panel.

Zooming the image

Allows zooming the DownScan image.

Using the cursor on the panel

Guides on activating and using the DownScan cursor.

Viewing DownScan history

View DownScan history by panning the image.

Recording DownScan data

Records DownScan data to log files.

Setting up the DownScan image

Options for configuring the DownScan image display.

Range

Determines water depth visible on the screen.

Preset range levels

Manually selects a preset range level.

Auto range

Automatically displays the whole range from surface to bottom.

Custom range

Manually sets upper and lower range limits.

Frequencies

Details supported DownScan frequencies.

Contrast

Determines brightness ratio between light and dark areas.

Palettes

Used for selecting the image's color palette.

FishReveal

Displays fish arches in the DownScan image.

Gain

Controls sensitivity of FishReveal data.

Color

Adjusts fish arch colors for differentiation.

TVG

Reduces surface clutter by decreasing receiver sensitivity.

Palette

Selects palettes optimized for fishing conditions.

Advanced options

Accesses advanced settings for DownScan.

3 D Sonar

About 3 D Sonar

Overview of multi-beam sonar for underwater visualization.

Requirements

States need for 3D Sonar capable transducer and module.

The 3 D panel

Identifies elements within the 3D Sonar panel.

Zooming the image

Allows zooming the 3D Sonar image.

Using the cursor on a 3 D image

Guides on activating and using the 3D Sonar cursor.

Saving waypoints

Procedure for saving waypoints in 3D view.

3 D mode options

Details Vessel mode vs Cursor mode.

3 D vessel mode

Vessel mode: view locked to vessel, camera rotatable.

3 D cursor mode

Cursor mode: image static, camera rotatable and zoomable.

Fish renderings

Displays fish clusters with color corresponding to intensity.

Viewing image history

View 3D Sonar image history using the history bar.

Setting up the image

Options for configuring the 3D Sonar image display.

Source

Specifies the source for the 3D Sonar image.

Range

Determines distance left and right of the center.

Preset range levels

Manually selects a preset range level.

Auto range

Automatically displays the whole range from surface to bottom.

Frequencies

Details supported 3D Sonar frequencies.

Contrast

Determines brightness ratio between light and dark areas.

Palettes

Used for selecting the image's color palette.

Advanced options

Accesses advanced settings for 3D Sonar.

Pause

Pauses the 3D Sonar image for examination.

Clear live history

Clears existing live history data from the screen.

View lock

Maintains set relative rotation from the vessel.

Depth highlighting

Highlights specified depth ranges on the display.

StructureMap

About StructureMap

Overview of overlaying SideScan images on charts.

The StructureMap image

Describes how StructureMap is displayed on the chart panel.

StructureMap sources

Explains sources: Live data and Saved files.

Live data

Uses live SideScan imaging history as a trail.

Saved files

Reviews saved StructureMap files.

StructureMap tips

Provides tips for using StructureMap effectively.

Using StructureMap with mapping cards

Using StructureMap with third-party charting cards.

Structure options

Accesses settings menu for StructureMap overlay.

Range

Sets the search range for StructureMap.

Transparency

Sets the opaqueness of the Structure overlay.

Palettes

Used for selecting the image's color palette.

Contrast

Determines brightness ratio between light and dark areas.

Water column

Shows/hides the water column in Live mode.

Frequencies

Details supported StructureMap frequencies.

Clear live history

Clears existing live history data from the screen.

Log sonar data

Displays the log sonar dialog.

Source

Determines the StructureMap source displayed.

ForwardScan

About ForwardScan

Overview of ForwardScan sonar as a navigational aid.

The ForwardScan image

Identifies elements within the ForwardScan image.

Setting up the ForwardScan image

Options for configuring the ForwardScan image display.

Source

Specifies the source for the ForwardScan image.

Depth

Controls the depth range setting.

Forward range

Controls the forward looking search range.

Noise rejection

Filters out signal interference and reduces clutter.

Show zones

Displays warning and critical zones on screen.

More options

Accesses additional ForwardScan options.

Heading extension

Monitors ForwardScan on chart using heading extension.

Setting up ForwardScan extensions

Configures the ForwardScan heading extension on the chart panel.

ForwardScan installation settings

Specifies setup in the ForwardScan installation dialog.

Critical forward range and Critical depth

Defines thresholds for critical zones forward of the vessel.

Warning forward range and warning depth

Defines thresholds for warning zones shown on image.

Offset angle

Fine-tunes transducer angle if not parallel to waterline.

Depth offset

Adjusts depth readings to account for transducer position.

Autopilot

Safe operation with the autopilot

Guidelines for safe operation of the autopilot system.

Autopilot alarms

Recommendations for enabling all autopilot alarms.

Selecting active autopilot

How to activate an autopilot system.

The autopilot controller

Overview of the autopilot controller interface.

Engaging and disengaging the autopilot

Procedure for engaging and disengaging the autopilot.

Autopilot indication

Shows autopilot information in the status bar.

Autopilot modes

Overview of various autopilot steering modes.

Heading hold mode (A)

Steers vessel on a set heading.

NoDrift mode

Steers vessel along a calculated track line.

NAV mode

Warning regarding use of NAV mode in open waters.

NAV mode options

Buttons available in NAV mode on autopilot controller.

Turning in NAV mode

Handles course changes to next waypoint in NAV mode.

Wind mode

Autopilot steers based on current wind angle.

Turn patterns

System includes automatic turn steering features.

To start a turn

Procedure for starting an automatic turn.

Turn variables

Adjustable settings for turn patterns.

U-turn

Changes current heading by 180 degrees.

C-turn

Steers the vessel in a circle.

Spiral

Makes the vessel turn in a spiral.

Zigzag

Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern.

Square

Steers the vessel in a square pattern.

S-turn

Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading.

Depth contour tracking

Autopilot follows a depth contour.

Turn variables

Details variables for Depth Contour Tracking.

Operating a professional autopilot system

Operating an external autopilot system via MFD.

Autopilot sources

Using the same source groups as the professional autopilot.

The autopilot controller for professional autopilots

Controller with additional buttons for professional autopilots.

Enabling;disabling thrusters

Controls thruster availability and status.

Selecting a work profile

Chooses from different autopilot work profiles.

Autopilot settings

General settings for autopilot computers.

Common user settings

User settings common to all autopilots.

Chart compass

Displays a compass symbol around the boat on the chart.

NAC-1 specific user settings

User settings specific to NAC-1 autopilot.

Steering response

Adjusts steering sensitivity and rudder activity.

NAC-2;NAC-3 specific user settings

User settings specific to NAC-2/NAC-3 autopilots.

Steering

Adjusting low and high speed steering parameters.

Sailing

Manually changing sailing parameters.

AC70;AC80 Specific user settings

User settings specific to AC70/AC80 computers.

Trolling motor autopilot

Safe operation with the autopilot

Guidelines for safe operation of trolling motor autopilot.

Autopilot alarms

Recommendations for enabling autopilot alarms.

Selecting active autopilot

How to activate the trolling motor autopilot.

The autopilot controller for trolling motor

Overview of the trolling motor autopilot controller.

Engaging and disengaging the autopilot

Procedure for engaging and disengaging the trolling motor autopilot.

Autopilot indication

Shows autopilot status.

Autopilot modes

Overview of trolling motor autopilot steering modes.

Anchor modes

Maintains vessel position using anchor modes.

Change the position in anchor mode

Repositioning the vessel while in anchor mode.

Heading lock mode

Steers vessel on the set heading.

NAV mode

Warning regarding use of NAV mode in open waters.

NAV mode options

Buttons available in NAV mode on controller.

Turn pattern steering

System includes automatic turn steering features.

Starting a turn

Procedure for starting an automatic turn.

Turn variables

Adjustable settings for turn patterns.

U-turn

Changes current heading by 180 degrees.

C-turn

Steers the vessel in a circle.

Spiral

Makes the vessel turn in a spiral.

Zigzag-turn

Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern.

Square

Steers the vessel in a square pattern.

S-turn

Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading.

Trolling motor speed control

Controls trolling motor speed in various modes.

Recording and saving a track

Saving tracks from the autopilot controller.

Autopilot settings

General settings for trolling motor autopilot.

Chart compass

Displays a compass symbol around the boat on the chart.

Select active autopilot

Selects if autopilot controls trolling or outboard motor.

Auto hide autopilot bar

Controls visibility of the autopilot bar when in standby.

Arrival mode

Switches from navigation to selected arrival mode.

Standby

Disengages the autopilot.

Heading lock

Locks and maintains the last vessel heading.

Anchor

Anchors the vessel at the destination point.

Anchor point setup

Stores and displays anchor points.

Configure the Ghost trolling motor foot pedal keys

Configure action keys on the trolling motor foot pedal.

Outboard autopilot

Safe operation with the autopilot

Guidelines for safe operation of outboard autopilot.

Autopilot alarms

Recommendations for enabling autopilot alarms.

Selecting active autopilot

How to activate the outboard autopilot.

The autopilot controller for outboard motors

Overview of the outboard autopilot controller.

Engaging and disengaging the autopilot

Procedure for engaging and disengaging the autopilot.

Autopilot indication

Shows autopilot status in the status bar.

Autopilot modes

Overview of outboard autopilot steering modes.

Non-Follow Up mode (NFU)

NFU mode operation using port/starboard buttons.

Heading hold mode (A)

Steers vessel on a set heading.

NoDrift mode

Steers vessel along a calculated track line.

NAV mode

Warning regarding use of NAV mode in open waters.

NAV mode options

Buttons available in NAV mode on controller.

Turning in NAV mode

Handles course changes to next waypoint in NAV mode.

Turn patterns

System includes automatic turn steering features.

Turn variables

Adjustable settings for turn patterns.

U-turn

Changes current heading by 180 degrees.

Depth contour tracking

Autopilot follows a depth contour.

Turn variables

Details variables for Depth Contour Tracking.

Autopilot settings

General settings for outboard autopilot.

Chart compass

Displays a compass symbol around the boat on the chart.

Select active autopilot

Selects if autopilot controls trolling or outboard motor.

Autopilot data sources

Provides automatic and manual data source selection.

Auto hide autopilot bar

Controls visibility of the autopilot bar when in standby.

Commissioning

Calibrates boat steering with the NAC-1.

Steering response

Adjusts steering sensitivity and rudder activity.

Instruments

About Instrument panels

Overview of instrument panels and gauges.

Creating a dashboard

Steps to create a custom dashboard.

Starting from blank

Creates a dashboard from scratch.

Copying an existing layout

Copies an existing dashboard layout.

Using a built-in template

Uses pre-defined templates to create dashboards.

Customizing the dashboard

Allows editing gauges, limits, and layout of dashboards.

Adding gauges

Selects and positions gauges on the dashboard.

Key operation

Explains keyboard operation for adding gauges.

Choosing gauge data

Selects the data to be shown on a gauge.

Selecting a dashboard

Switching between different dashboard views.

Video

About the video function

Overview of the video function for viewing sources.

The video panel

Describes the proportional scaling of video images.

Setting up the video panel

Configuration options for the video panel.

Video source

Selects single or cycles through available video sources.

Additional options

Video source specific menu options.

Audio

About the audio function

Overview of controlling the vessel's audio system.

The Audio controller

Details buttons, tools, and options for audio sources.

Setting up the audio system

Steps for setting up the audio system.

Audio server

Selects the device as the audio server.

Setting up the speakers

Details on setting up audio zones and speaker controls.

Speaker zones

Controls different audio zones individually.

Master volume control

Adjusts volume for all speaker zones.

Selecting audio source

Displays list of available audio sources.

Bluetooth devices

Pairs audio server with Bluetooth enabled devices.

Using an AM;FM radio

Instructions for tuning and saving AM/FM radio channels.

Lists of Sirius channels

Options for displaying Sirius channels.

Sirius favorite channels

Creates favorite channels from Sirius lists.

Selecting a Sirius channel

How to select a Sirius channel.

Locking channels

Locks selected Sirius channels from broadcasting.

Viewing DVD video

Controls DVD player when audio source is set to DVD.

Video standard

Matches video format to display connected to Audio server.

Weather

About the weather feature

Overview of weather functionality for forecast overlays.

Wind barbs

Explains wind direction and speed indicators.

Showing weather details

Displays detailed weather observation information.

GRIB weather

Information on GRIB weather forecast files.

Importing GRIB data

How to import GRIB files into memory.

Displaying GRIB weather as overlay

How to display GRIB data as an overlay on the chart.

GRIB information window

Shows date, time, and forecast details.

Animating GRIB weather forecast

Animates past or future weather conditions.

SiriusXM weather

Overview of SiriusXM marine weather information.

Sirius status panel

Displays signal strength and status of weather module.

Sirius weather panel

Displays Sirius weather as an overlay on the chart panel.

Local weather

Shows current weather and forecast for current location.

Weather options

General display options for weather data.

View options

Options for displaying precipitation, SST, and wave height.

Precipitation

Explains color shading for precipitation type and intensity.

Sea surface temperature (SST)

Options for displaying SST as color shading or text.

Forecast wave indication

Colors used to indicate forecast wave height.

Surface features

Turns surface features like fronts and isobars on/off.

Cloud tops

Turns cloud tops display on/off.

Echo tops

Turns echo tops display on/off.

Weather icons

Shows weather condition icons and their meanings.

Marine zone

Accesses weather reports for US/Canadian marine zones.

Tropical statements

Read tropical statements about weather conditions.

Adjusting color codes

Define SST range and wave height color coding.

Animating weather graphics

Animates past or future weather conditions.

Transparency

Adjusts the transparency of the overlay.

Weather alarms

Setup alarms for lightning, storms, or watchboxes.

Internet connection

Internet usage

Features using internet for data downloads and uploads.

Ethernet connection

Automatic connection to internet via Ethernet.

WiFi connection

Use WiFi for internet access and connecting wireless devices.

Wireless settings

Configuration and setup options for wireless functionality.

Connect to the internet

Connects to a hotspot with internet access.

Connect your phone;tablet

Connects a phone or tablet to the MFD.

Bluetooth

Enables built-in Bluetooth functionality.

Bluetooth devices

Dialog for pairing or removing Bluetooth devices.

Built-in WiFi

Enables or disables the internal WiFi.

WiFi networks

Shows WiFi network connection status.

Hotspot settings

Displays MFD's hotspot network name and key.

Remembered hotspots

Displays hotspots the unit has connected to.

Remote controllers

Manages wireless devices connected to the unit.

Wireless devices

Dialog showing available wireless devices.

Advanced

Tools for fault-finding and setting up wireless networks.

Remote control of the MFD

Remote control options

Available options for remotely controlling the MFD.

Smartphones and tablets

Using phones and tablets for remote control.

The Link app

App for connecting phone/tablet to MFD for control.

Connecting via a hotspot

Connects phone/tablet to MFD via same hotspot.

Connecting to an MFD acting as an access point

Connects phone/tablet directly to MFD.

Using the Link app

Displays MFDs available for remote control via Link app.

Managing WiFi connected remotes

Change access level and remove WiFi connected remotes.

Using your phone with the MFD

About phone integration

Functions available when connecting a phone to the unit.

Connecting and pairing a phone

Procedure for connecting and pairing a phone via Bluetooth.

Phone notifications

Displays incoming messages and call notifications.

Creating a text message

Procedure for creating and sending text messages.

Responding to an incoming call

How to respond to incoming calls via text message.

Message settings

Defines message templates and alert appearance.

Phone troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common iPhone connection issues.

Missing notifications

Troubleshooting notification issues with phone connection.

Text messages appearing on the iPhone, but not on the MFD

Checks iPhone text app for missing MFD notifications.

Managing Bluetooth devices

Manages Bluetooth devices shown in the dialog.

Simulator

About

Overview of the simulator feature.

Retail mode

Demonstrates unit features in a retail setting.

Simulator source files

Selects data files for simulator operation.

Advanced simulator settings

Manually controls simulator settings.

Tools and settings

The toolbar

Overview of toolbar functions available from Home page.

Waypoints

Manages user-defined waypoints, routes, and trails.

Tides

Displays tide information for nearest tide stations.

Alarms

Dialogs for active/historical alarms and settings.

Vessels

Displays status and information for AIS, DSC, MARPA vessels.

TripIntel

Stores and recalls information on trips.

Sun, Moon

Displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset times.

Storage

Accesses file management for unit and devices.

Phone

Used for connecting a phone to the MFD.

Find

Search function for chart items.

Store

Connects to Navico internet store for purchases.

Settings

Accesses general system settings.

System settings

General system configuration options.

Language

Controls the language used on the unit.

Boat settings

Specifies the physical attributes of the boat.

Text size

Sets the text size in menus and dialogs.

Key beeps

Controls the loudness of system beep sounds.

Time

Configures time settings for vessel location and formats.

Satellites

Displays graphical and numeric satellite information.

PIN code

Sets a PIN code to prevent unauthorized access.

Restore defaults

Restores selected settings to default factory values.

Power control

Determines unit's response to power control wire signal.

Advanced

Configuration for advanced settings and UI information.

Enabling or disabling features

Enables or disables features not automatically set.

Registration

Guides on how to register your device.

About

Displays copyright, software version, and technical info.

Services

Used for accessing web sites that provide feature services.

Alarms

About the alarm system

System continuously checks for dangerous situations and faults.

Type of messages

Classifies messages by color codes and importance.

Alarm indication

How alarm situations are indicated visually and audibly.

Acknowledging a message

Options for acknowledging alarm messages.

Siren enabled

Enables or disables the system siren.

Alarm dialogs

Accesses alarm dialogs for active, history, and settings.

Active alarms

Lists all active alarms with details.

Alarms history

Lists alarm history with timestamps.

Settings

Lists alarm options, allows activation/deactivation and limit changes.

Maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Details limited preventative maintenance tasks required.

Sun cover

Recommends fitting the sun cover when the unit is not in use.

Cleaning the display unit

Instructions for cleaning the screen and housing.

Checking the connectors

Ensures connector plugs are properly seated.

Touchscreen calibration

Uses system setting option to calibrate the touchscreen.

Software updates

Emphasizes backing up user data before updates.

Installed software and software updates

Shows installed software version and available updates.

Update the software when connected to internet

Automatic software updates when connected to the internet.

Update the software from a storage device

Instructions for updating software from a storage device.

Service report

Creates a report for technical support assistance.

Backing up your system data

Recommends regularly copying user data and system settings.

Waypoints

Manages user data like waypoints in the storage dialog.

Export format

Lists available formats for exporting user data.

Export all waypoints

Exports all waypoints, routes, tracks, and trips.

Export region

Selects an area for exporting data.

Purging user data

Removes deleted, unpurged user data to improve performance.

Exporting the settings database

Exports user settings using the storage dialog.

Import system settings

Imports system settings, overwriting existing ones.

Integration of 3 rd party devices

SmartCraft VesselView integration

Monitors and controls engines via VesselView.

FLIR camera control

Displays and controls FLIR M-series cameras on the network.

Establishing connection with the FLIR video camera

Connects to compatible FLIR cameras on the Ethernet network.

Panning and tilting the FLIR camera

Controls FLIR camera pan and tilt using panel buttons.

Zooming the FLIR video image

Zooms the FLIR video image using panel buttons.

The FLIR camera source options

Options for FLIR camera daylight and infrared sources.

Suzuki engine integration

Monitors Suzuki engines via NMEA 2000 network.

Yamaha engine integration

Monitors Yamaha engines via NMEA 2000 network.

Evinrude

Monitors and controls Evinrude engines.

FUSION-Link integration

Controls compatible FUSION-Link devices.

BEP CZone integration

Integrates with BEP CZone system for power control.

CZone dashboard

Adds an additional CZone dashboard to instrument panels.

Editing a CZone dashboard

Customizes CZone dashboards by changing gauge data.

Power-Pole anchors

Controls Power-Pole anchors via C-Monster Control System.

Power-Pole controls

Displays Power-Pole controller buttons.

Stay connected

Selects to stay connected to paired Power-Pole anchors.

Pairing with dual Power-Poles

Instructions for pairing dual Power-Poles.

Power-Pole Charge module

Displays battery charge management system status.

Battery and AC source connections

Shows status of battery and AC source connections.

Emergency power transfer

Transfers power from aux battery to engine battery.

Naviop

Operates Naviop Loop system via NMEA 2000 network.

Appendix

Touchscreen operation

Basic touchscreen gestures and operations on panels.

Keyboard operation

Details keyboard shortcuts and functions.

Mouse operation

Details mouse interaction and functions.

Status bar icon definitions

Defines icons that can appear on the status bar.

Icon Definition

More definitions for status bar icons.

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