VDO MAP 7w Plus GPS User Manual

VDO Chart Plotters
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Office address: Kienzle Automotive GmbH
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VDO MAP 7w Plus GPS Specifications

General

Resolution	800 x 480 pixels
GPS	Yes
Screen Size	7 inches
Voltage	12/24 V
Mounting	Flush or bracket

Summary

Important Information and Safety

Warnings and Cautions

Highlights critical warnings and cautions for safe operation and maintenance.

1. Overview of Chart Plotter

Understanding GPS Navigation

Describes how the GPS system works and its role in determining position.

2. Getting Started with Your Chart Plotter

Powering On and Off

Instructions for switching the chart plotter on and off correctly.

Navigation to a Destination

Steps for setting a destination and initiating navigation.

Man Overboard (MOB) Function

Procedure to activate and use the Man Overboard function.

3. Operations and Functions

User Points: Marks and Waypoints

Creating, editing, and managing user-defined points on the chart.

Routes Management

Creating, editing, selecting, and following navigation routes.

Go To Function

How to set a destination and start navigating to it.

Alarms Configuration

Setting up and managing various audible and visual alarms.

4. User Setting Up Your Chart Plotter

Advanced Settings Menu

Accessing advanced settings for setup, navigation, and compass.

Input and Output Configuration

Setting up serial ports, GPS, NMEA, and other input/output connections.

5. C-LINK System

C-LINK System Overview

Explains the C-LINK feature for sharing cartographic data between plotters.

C-LINK Navigation Data Transfer

6. MOBILARM System

MOBILARM Software Setup

MOBILARM PTX Transponder

Managing PTX Icons

7. Fish Finder Operation

Setting Up Internal Fish Finder

Procedure to enable the internal fish finder transmission.

Understanding Fish Finder Display

Displaying Fish Finder Pages

Fish Finder Setup Menu

8. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

System Test Procedures

Instructions for performing system tests to diagnose problems.