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Standard Horizon CP300I User Manual

Standard Horizon CP300I
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Standard Horizon CP300I Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandStandard Horizon
ModelCP300I
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARNING!!!

CAUTION

Cleaning Procedure for the GPS Chart Plotter Screen

1. Introduction

1.0 General Information

Overview of the GPS Chart Plotter features and specifications.

1.1 Packing List

List of items included in the product package.

1.1.0 CP180/CP180i Packing List

Specific contents of the CP180/CP180i package.

1.1.1 CP300/CP300i Packing List

Specific contents of the CP300/CP300i package.

1.2 Optional Accessories

List of additional compatible accessories.

2. Getting Started

2.0 Mounting the GPS Chart Plotter

Instructions for physical installation of the unit.

2.1 Bracket Mounting

Procedure for using the swivel mounting bracket.

2.2 Flush Mounting

Steps for recessing the unit into a panel.

2.3 Mounting the CP180 or CP300 External GPS Antenna

Guide for installing the external GPS antenna.

2.4 Connections

Details on connecting power, antennas, and external devices.

2.4.0 CP180/CP180i Connection Table

Pinouts and examples for CP180/CP180i.

2.4.1 CP300/CP300i Connection Table

Pinouts and examples for CP300/CP300i.

2.4.2 CP180/CP180i Connections

Wiring diagrams for CP180/CP180i.

2.4.3 CP300/CP300i Connections

Wiring diagrams for CP300/CP300i.

2.5 Battery Connections

Instructions for connecting the power source.

2.6 NMEA Connections

Connecting NMEA devices for data exchange.

2.7 GPS Position on a VHF Radio

Sharing GPS data with VHF radios.

2.8 Optional Black Box Fish Finder

Connecting an optional fish finder.

2.9 Radar Antenna (USA Only)

Information on compatible radar antennas.

2.10 Personal Computer Connections

Connecting to a PC for data transfer.

2.11 NMEA Data Page

Viewing NMEA data on the display.

2.12 CP300/CP300i Video Input

Displaying video input on CP300/CP300i.

2.12.0 Video Camera Input

Connecting a video camera.

2.12.1 VCR or DVD Input

Connecting VCR/DVD players.

2.13 Demo Mode (For Dealer Use)

Special mode for demonstrations.

3. Controls and Indicators

3.0 Controls and Connections

Overview of the device's buttons, keys, and their functions.

3.0.0 The CP300/CP300i Soft Keys

Explanation of customizable soft keys on CP300/CP300i.

3.1 Getting Started

Initial operations and customization guidance.

3.1.0 Power On, Off and ShuttlePoint Knob Operation

Turning the device on/off and using the ShuttlePoint knob.

3.1.1 Cursor Vs. Home Mode

Understanding the difference between cursor and home modes.

3.1.2 Cursor and Menu Selection Speed

Adjusting cursor and menu navigation speed.

3.1.3 Changing the Ship Icon

Customizing the vessel's icon on the chart.

3.1.4 Changing the Backlight and Contrast

Adjusting screen brightness and contrast settings.

3.1.5 Selecting North Up or Course Up

Setting chart orientation to North Up or Course Up.

3.2 Automatic Time

Setting and adjusting the device's time automatically.

3.3 Selecting Loran TD or Other Coordinate System

Changing the coordinate system display format.

3.4 Changing the Chart Color

Customizing the color scheme of the chart display.

3.5 Selecting Language

Changing the device's display language.

3.6 Selecting Pages Using Soft Keys on CP300/CP300i

Using soft keys to navigate between different display pages.

3.8 Settings in General Setup Menu

Accessing general setup configurations.

3.9 About Page

Information about software and device details.

4. Find Services

4.0 Using Find Services & More Functions

Overview of the FIND key functionality for searching.

4.0.0 Port Services

Finding and displaying information about nearby port services.

4.0.1 Port

Finding and viewing details of nearest ports.

4.0.2 Tide Stations

Finding tide stations and viewing tide graph information.

4.0.3 Wrecks

Locating and identifying wrecks on the chart.

4.0.4 Obstructions

Finding and displaying information about chart obstructions.

4.0.5 Lakes Information

Accessing information about lakes and recreational areas.

4.0.6 Lakes By Name

Searching for lakes by their specific name.

4.0.7 Points Of Interest

Locating and displaying details of points of interest.

4.0.8 User Points

Managing and searching for custom marks and waypoints.

4.0.9 Coordinates

Entering and viewing positions using coordinates.

4.0.10 Information

Obtaining general information about chart objects.

5. Max Cartography Overview

5.0 Inserting the C-Card

Instructions for inserting the C-MAP C-CARD.

6. Map Functions

6.0 Max Functions Menu

Accessing various map display settings and options.

6.0.0 Zoom Type

Selecting between Standard and Flexi-Zoom modes for chart scaling.

6.0.1 Icon Size

Adjusting the size of icons displayed on the chart.

6.0.2 Place Name Size

Customizing the font size for place names on the chart.

6.0.3 Perspective View

Enabling a 3D perspective view of the chart.

6.0.4 Dynamic Nav-Aids

Controlling the blinking behavior of navigation aids.

6.0.5 Safety Status Bar (DSI - Data Safety Indicator)

Displaying critical safety information and warnings.

6.0.6 Satellite Imagery

Overlaying satellite imagery onto the chart.

6.0.7 Currents Prediction

Displaying tidal stream information and current predictions.

6.0.8 Chart Language

Setting the display language for charts and menus.

6.0.9 Pictures and Diagrams

Displaying associated images and diagrams for chart objects.

6.0.10 Enhanced Port Info

Accessing detailed information for ports and marinas.

7. Creating Marks

7.0 Creating a New Mark Using the Chart Page

Procedure for creating marks directly from the chart.

7.1 Editing a Mark

Modifying existing marks, including name, icon, and position.

7.1.0 Deleting a Mark or Waypoint

Removing stored marks or waypoints.

7.1.1 Moving a Mark or Waypoint

Repositioning existing marks or waypoints.

7.2 Marks/Waypoints List

Viewing and managing all stored marks and waypoints.

7.3 Creating a New Mark with the User Points List

Creating marks via the User Points list.

7.4 Goto Cursor, Route and Mark

Navigating to a cursor position, route, or mark.

GOTO Cursor

Initiating navigation to a selected point on the chart.

GOTO Mark

Starting navigation to a saved mark.

8. Man Over Board (MOB) Function

8.0 Placing a MOB Point

Activating the MOB function to mark a position.

8.1 Deleting a MOB Point

Removing a MOB point from the system.

9. Routes

9.0 Creating a Route Using Waypoints

Building a route by connecting waypoints.

9.1 Changing the Name of a Route

Assigning a custom name to a created route.

9.2 Creating an Olympic Route

Special route creation feature.

9.3 Making Additional Routes

Creating multiple routes.

9.4 Creating a Route Using Marks on the Chart Page

Building a route using existing marks.

9.5 Inserting a Waypoint into a Route

Adding a waypoint into an existing route.

9.6 Goto a Route

Navigating along a predefined route.

9.6.0 Using [GOTO] to Select Route

Procedure to select and start following a route.

9.7 Deleting a Route

Removing a route from memory.

9.8 Other Settings in Route Menu

Additional route-related configuration options.

9.8.0 Route Check

Analyzing a route for potential hazards.

10. Tracks

10.0 Tracking

Recording and managing the vessel's path.

10.0.0 Saving and Starting a New Track

How to start and save a new track recording.

10.0.1 Deleting a Track

Removing recorded tracks.

10.0.2 Other Settings

Various track recording options.

10.1 Trip Log

Using and resetting the trip log.

10.1.0 Using the Trip Log

How to display and utilize trip log data.

10.1.1 Setup / Reset

Resetting the trip log data.

11. User C-Card

11.0 User C-Card Menu

Accessing the User C-CARD functions.

11.0.0 Formatting the Optional User C-CARD

Preparing the C-CARD for data storage.

11.0.1 Transferring Files to the Optional User C-CARD

Saving data (marks, routes, tracks) to the C-CARD.

11.0.3 Deleting a File from the Optional User C-CARD

Removing files stored on the C-CARD.

11.0.4 Refreshing the Optional User C-CARD

Updating the C-CARD information.

12. Pages

12.0 Chart Page

The primary display for nautical charts and navigation.

12.0.0 Focus Soft Key on Dual Chart Page

Managing focus between chart windows in dual display mode.

12.0.1 Change Focus on Dual Chart Page

Shifting focus between chart windows in dual display.

12.0.2 Single Chart Page

Displaying a single chart view.

12.0.3 Window Selections

Customizing the layout of data windows.

12.0.4 Customizing the Data Windows

Configuring which data fields are shown in windows.

12.0.6 Turning Off Information on Icon Points

Controlling the display of information popups for chart icons.

12.0.7 Display Mode

Selecting different chart display modes.

12.0.8 Marine Settings

Configuring the display of marine features on the chart.

12.0.9 Depth Settings

Adjusting depth range and display settings.

12.0.10 Land Settings

Configuring the display of terrestrial features.

12.0.11 Chart Settings

Controlling how chart features are displayed.

12.1 Customizing Chart Settings

Fine-tuning chart display options.

12.2 Navigation Page

Displaying navigation data and status.

12.3 Highway Page

Visualizing the vessel's path in a 3D highway view.

12.4 Celestial Page

Information on tides and moon phases.

12.4.0 Changing Date

Adjusting the date for celestial calculations.

12.5 GPS Status Page

Monitoring GPS signal strength and satellite status.

12.5.0 WAAS/EGNOS Setting

Enabling or disabling WAAS/EGNOS correction signals.

12.6 NMEA Display Page

Displaying data received from NMEA devices.

12.6.0 Changing the NMEA Page Windows

Customizing the NMEA display layout.

12.7 NMEA Data Page

Viewing raw NMEA data for diagnostics.

12.8 NMEA Trend Pages

Displaying historical trends of NMEA data.

12.9 VHF Digital Selective Calling

Interfacing with VHF radios for DSC functions.

12.9.0 Interfacing

Wiring and connecting VHF radios to the chart plotter.

12.9.1 Distress Call

Displaying and logging DSC distress calls.

12.9.2 Position Request

Handling DSC position requests.

13. Advanced Settings

13.0 Input/Output (NMEA, AIS, RADAR)

Configuring data ports for NMEA, AIS, and RADAR.

13.1 Navigate

Settings related to navigation, coordinate systems, and chart orientation.

13.1.0 Loran TD

Setting up and using Loran TD coordinates.

13.2 Compass

Configuring compass settings and calibration.

13.3 Alarms

Setting up audible and visual alarms for various conditions.

13.4 Simulation

Using the built-in simulator for practice.

13.4.0 Navigating a Route in Simulation Mode

Practicing route navigation in simulation.

13.5 DSC Polling

Managing DSC polling features.

14. AIS

14.0 System Definitions

Understanding AIS terminology and target statuses.

14.1 Menu

Configuring AIS reception and display settings.

14.2 AIS Setup

Setting up the AIS system.

14.3 Quick Info on AIS Target

Displaying information about AIS targets.

14.4 List

Viewing a list of AIS targets and locating them on the chart.

14.5 AIS Target Colors

Interpreting AIS target colors.

15. C-Weather Service

15.0 C-Weather Service Menu

Navigating the C-Weather service menu.

15.0.0 Download

Downloading weather data.

15.0.1 Copy From User C-CARD

Loading C-Weather data from the User C-CARD.

15.0.2 Weather Forecast

Displaying and navigating weather forecast layers.

15.0.3 Real Time View

Options for viewing real-time weather data.

15.0.4 Type of Data

Selecting the type of weather data to display.

16. MOBILARM

16.0 MOBILARM-GPS Chart Plotter Connection

Connecting the MOBILARM system.

16.1 Software Setup

Configuring the chart plotter for MOBILARM communication.

16.2 MOBILARM Status

Checking the operational status of the MOBILARM.

16.3 MOBILARM PTX

Information about the MOBILARM Personal Transponder.

16.3.0 MOBILARM MOB Alert is Received

Handling MOB alerts from the transponder.

16.4 Placing Cursor on the PTX Icon

Interacting with the PTX icon on the chart.

16.4.0 Delete PTX

Removing a PTX icon from the system.

16.4.1 Goto PTX

Navigating to the location of a PTX icon.

16.4.2 The MOBILARM Alarm Status List

Reviewing the list of MOBILARM alarms.

17. Troubleshooting

18. Technical Tests

18.0 System Test

Running an extended auto-test to diagnose issues.

18.0.0 RAM Menu (reset)

Resetting internal memory to default settings.

18.0.1 DIM Menu

Adjusting screen brightness and keypad backlight.

18.0.2 Cartridges

Testing C-CARD insertion and functionality.

18.0.3 Serial Ports

Testing serial port communication parameters.

19. Specifications

19.0 CP180/CP180i Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the CP180/CP180i models.

19.1 CP300/CP300i Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the CP300/CP300i models.

19.2 Optional WAAS GPS Receiver Specifications

Technical specifications for the optional WAAS GPS receiver.

20. Appendix: Terms

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