Raymarine C-Series User manual

PAGE
ACTIVE
WPTS
MOB
MENU
DATA
CANCELOK
RANGE
IN
OUT
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OK
Press to select an on-screen option, or
return to the previous set of soft keys
or menu.
DATA
Press to access
ruler, chart vectors,
archive & transfer
and data bar
on/off functions.
Trackpad
Used to control the on-screen cursor
and to scroll through menu items.
Press the corresponding edge of the
trackpad to move the cursor
horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
Press and hold to move rapidly over
larger distances.
CANCEL
Press to cancel the selected on-screen
option when editing data; also used to
return to the previous soft key set or
menu.
MENU
Press to access the set up menus.
Press and hold to access help
information.
ACTIVE
When multiple windows are open:
- Press to select required window.
- Press and hold to maximize current
window.
- Press again to return to multiple
windows.
PAGE
Press to scroll through available pages.
Press and hold to select different page
set or customise your own layout.
WPTS/MOB
Press to display the waypoint soft keys.
Press again to place waypoint at your
boat's position.
Press and hold to place a
Man Overboard (MOB) marker at
your current position. Press and hold
again to exit MOB.
RANGE
Press to change the display scale
so that a smaller or larger area
can be seen on the screen.
Power
Press once to turn ON.
Press again to access backlight
functions and scanner controls.
Press and hold to turn the display
OFF.
Chart Card slot
Open the cover to install
CompactFlash cards.
Softkeys
Press to select the corresponding
function identified by the on-
screen label
Rotary control
Use to edit alpha-numeric values, and
scroll through lists.
Turn clockwise to increase value and
counter-clockwise to decrease value.
Press to move the cursor to the next
character when editing text.
Use to edit symbology (VRM/EBL etc).
WARNING: NAVIGATION AID
This unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure
or defects, environmental conditions, and improper handling or use. It is the User's responsibility to exercise
common prudence and navigational judgements. This unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such
prudence and judgement.
Always keep a proper look-out.
General Operation
The control panel
Card No. 1

How do the controls work?
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ERASE WAYPOINT SORT LIST SET DEFAULT SYM
& GROUP...
WAYPOINT
GROUPS...
VIEW AND EDIT
DETAILS…
EDIT DEFAULT
SET UP DEFAULT
SYMB GROUP
WAYPOINT AT
CURSOR
WAYPOINT AT
VESSEL
WAYPOINT AT
LAT/LONG...
GO TO WAYPOINT
OPTIONS…
REVIEW AND EDIT
WAYPOINTS
WPTS/
MOB
PAGE
ACTIVE
MENU
DATA
Example:
This example shows
the series of button
and soft key presses
required to change
the waypoint default
symbol or group.
Access system functions or change what you see on-screen.
Within the text of this document they are written in bold capitals
e.g. WPTS/MOB.
Press and hold to access short cuts - see individual buttons on
facing page.
They change depending on application or
function being performed.
Press and hold MENU to display help
information for the currently displayed
soft keys.
Press the corresponding key (below the
screen) to select.
Further soft keys may be displayed.
If a key has several options, each press
will highlight the next option.
If a key displays a single value or a slider
above, use the rotary control to adjust.
Within the text of this document they are
written in capitals e.g. SORT LIST.
Buttons
Soft keys
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The Cursor appears on the screen as
a white cross.
To make it easier to locate on screen, the cursor
changes to a circle with a cross in it, when it is moved
after a 10 second period of inactivity.
The cursor is context-sensitive. When it is placed over an object e.g. a waypoint or chart feature, it
changes color and a label or information associated with the object is displayed. When you place
the cursor over certain items, the soft keys change to enable you to access related operations.
WPTS/
MOB
REVIEW AND EDIT
WAYPOINTS ... SET DEFAULT SYM
& GROUP...
SET UP DEFAULT
SYMB GROUP
This process of pressing buttons and soft keys to navigate to the required function, is simplified within this
guide and represented by a strip e.g.
The Cursor
WPT
Simulator:
To practice using your Display without data from a GPS scanner or fishfinder, switch on the simulator via the
System Setup menu.
General Operation
Using the controls
Card No. 2

?More information -See the 'General Operation' chapter of the Reference Manual
The active window
is bordered in red
Press
and hold
To temporarily maximise active window:
How do I select a Window?
Press to move
highlight to next
window Press ACTIVE again to return to multiple windows mode.
How do I select a Page?
Soft keys reflect current page set. Displayed option highlighted Press approp-
riate soft key
Note: Alternatively, repeatedly press PAGE until the required page is highlighted.
Press
and hold
How do I select the Page Set?
To
confirm...
Highlight
required page
set.
Note: Alternatively you can display the Select Page Set screen via the Menu key.
To
customise... EDIT PAGE SET
Follow on-screen
instructions
Or
PAGE
OK
PAGE
ACTIVE
SOFT KEY
ACTIVE
The applications are shown using a combination of page sets, pages and windows. There are five page sets
each containing five pages with a combination of windows and applications in each. These sets can be edited
to define the combination that suits your particular needs.
How do I select how the applications are displayed?
Any changes you
make will be saved
to the system. You
can change these
preferences as many
times as you wish. Page
(1, 2, 3 or 4 windows) Window
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General Operation
Setting up the display
Card No. 3

See the 'General Operation' chapter of the Reference Manual.
?More information...
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General Operation
Using CompactFlash cards
Card No. 4
How do I insert a CompactFlash card?
Fit the card the correct way around. DO NOT force.
Ensure card door is firmly closed at all times.
DO NOT use a metallic instrument (e.g. screwdriver or pliers) to aid card removal.
Follow the correct procedure for removing a card (see below).
DO NOT remove card during either a read or write operation.
CAUTION
CompactFlash Card
In order to protect your C-Series Display and CompactFlash cards from irreparable
damage, please adhere to the following:
... with the unit powered
Press MENU. The Setup menu is displayed.
Use trackpad (up/down) to highlight and then
(right) to select CF CARD REMOVAL. The system
will now complete its checks.
When instructed to do so, open the chart card
door and remove the card.
Firmly click the chart door shut and press OK 
twice.
... with the unit powered down
Open the chart card door.
Grip the card and pull to remove it from its slot.
Firmly click the chart card door shut.
How do I remove a CompactFlash card?
Check that you are using the correct type of card.
Raymarine recommend Navionics Chart cards or
SANDISK CompactFlash cards.
Open the chart card door, located on the front left
of the display.

Insert the card as shown, with the lip of the card
facing inwards. It should position easily. If it does
not, DO NOT force it, check the direction in which
the lip is facing.
Gently press the card home and then firmly click
the chart card door shut.
Narrow
Groove
Lip
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.

More information . . .
?
See 'Using the Chart' chapter of the E-Series Reference Manual
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RANGE
IN
OUT
4nm North-Up (Relative Motion) Local
Gully Ridge
Creek point
Port point
Portside
What can I use the chart for?
Chart range Chart orientation Motion mode Chart view
Chart boundary
Status bar
Cursor
Route
Waypoint
Current position
Track
Cartographic object
Active waypoint
Find where you are.
Interpret your surroundings.
Place waypoints at specific locations.
Navigate to a specific point.
Monitor where you are going.
How do I move around the chart?
Moves cursor. When cursor reaches
window edge, chart pans to a different
area.
Press and hold to pan larger areas.
Press RANGE (OUT) to see a
larger area of the chart.
Press RANGE (IN) to see a 
smaller area in more detail.
To change the scale: To pan the chart:
Record where you have been.
Measure the distance between two points.
Build and follow routes.
Manage and edit routes and tracks.
Distinguish between fixed & moving objects (radar overlay).
How do I find where I am on the chart?
If you cannot find your boat symbol :
The boat symbol
indicates your
position.
FIND
SHIP CURSOR
The screen automatically pans to your
boat's position and re-activiates the
motion mode (see Card 6)
What can I see?
Understanding the chart
Card No. 5
FIND
SHIP CURSOR GOTO ROUTES TRACKS PRESENTATION

?More information ... See the 'Working with Waypoints' chapter of the Reference Manual
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Basic Navigation
Working with Waypoints
Card No. 8
WAYPOINT AT
CURSOR
WAYPOINT AT
VESSEL
WAYPOINT AT
LAT/LON
GO TO WAYPOINT
OPTIONS
REVIEW AND EDIT
WAYPOINTS
How do I navigate to a waypoint?
How do I navigate to a point?
Can I edit a waypoint?
How do I place a waypoint?
... at the cursor? ... at the vessel?
Move cursor
to position
Move cursor
to position
WPTS/
MOB
WAYPOINT AT
CURSOR WPTS/
MOB
WAYPOINT AT
VESSEL
Waypoint
Alternatively, press WPTS/MOB twice.
What is a waypoint?
A waypoint is a position marked on a chart, radar or fishfinder screen to
indicate a site (for fishing, diving etc), or as a position to go to. You can
place a waypoint at the cursor position, your boat's position or at a
specified position. Waypoints are represented in chart or radar applications
as an 'X' (default) and by a vertical line labeled WPT in Fishfinder. Active
waypoints are displayed on CDI windows. The details of each waypoint
are stored in a waypoint list (1000 waypoints maximum). Waypoints can
be renamed, edited, grouped, or erased, as necessary. To make full use of
waypoint features, ensure your display is receiving heading and position
data. We recommend that you regularly back-up your waypoints by
archiving them to a CompactFlash card. Waypoints can also be transferred
to another NMEA compatible instrument.
CAUTION
Always check that your route to a
waypoint is safe before travelling
towards it.
GOTO... GOTO CURSOR
Highlight
required waypoint
Name:
Waypoint 1
Waypoint 2
Waypoint 3
Group:
Position:
Rng/Brg:
Temperature:
Depth:
Date:
Time:
---.- F
---.-ft
05/11/2003
14:59:11
O
284o4.315nm
Waypoint list
My Waypoint
50 53’.826N
001 10’.963W
o
o
WPTS/
MOB
...using the waypoint list?
GO TO WAYPOINT
OPTIONS... GO TO WAYPOINT
Once a waypoint has been placed it can be edited in as variety of ways. You can:
Change the waypoint details Move a waypoint. Change the default group or symbol
WPT
Place cursor
over waypoint.
...using the cursor?
GO TO WAYPOINT
WPT
Move cursor to
required position
STOP GOTO
GOTO...
WPT
OR:
Erase a waypoint
To stop navigation to a waypoint:

What does the radar show me?....
How do I measure distances, ranges and bearings with the radar?
More information ...
?See the 'Using the Radar' chapter of the Reference Manual
3nm Head-Up Relative Motion Rings ½nm
VRM/EBL... GAIN... PRESENTATION...
TARGET
TRACKING...
ENHANCE
ECHOES...
Orientation
Data bar
Surface
vessel
Waypoint
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Ship's
heading
marker
Icon
confirming
radar
connection
Range
ring
Landmass
Boat's
position
Range
Motion mode Range ring spacing
Typically your boat's position is at the centre of the display, and its dead ahead bearing is indicated by a
vertical heading line, known as the Ship's Heading Marker (SHM).
Remember that the radar picture may vary from visual observations that you make; a nearby small object may
appear the same size on the screen as a distant large object. However, with experience the approximate size
of different objects can be determined by the relative size and brightness of the echoes.
What is around me?
Understanding the radar
Card No. 10
VRM/EBL TARGET
TRACKING GAIN ENHANCE
ECHOES... PRESENTATION
Range rings
Use the range rings to gauge
the approximate distances
between two points or from
your boat.
VRMs
Align a VRM on a target to
display its range from your
boat:
EBLs
Align an EBL on a target to
display its bearing relative to
your boat's heading:
Combined VRM/EBL
Combine a VRM and EBL to
measure range and bearing
of specified target.
ADJUST VRM
1.800nm
ADJUST VRM
1.800nm
Note: Range/bearing also displayed when VRM/EBL selected with the cursor.
e.g.
ADJUST EBL
30.00S
ADJUST EBL
30.0
o
S
e.g.e.g.
Rings 1/2nm

?More information..... See the 'Using the radar' chapter of the Reference Manual.
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What is around me?
Using MARPA....
Card No. 12
MONITOR
IN ZONES ACQUIRE TARGET MARPA & AIS
OPTIONS MARPA LIST AIS LIST
How do I view details of MARPA targets?
Tracked targets with data listed.
How do I cancel MARPA target(s)?
Or:
How do I acquire a MARPA target?
Move cursor over
target to acquire
The target is acquired -
this takes a few seconds
Repeat to
acquire further
targets
(10 max)
Dangerous target
Safe target
MARPA target symbols Target being acquired
How do I set up the MARPA functions?
TARGET
TRACKING...
MARPA & AIS
OPTIONS...
TARGET
TRACKING... ACQUIRE TARGET
MARPA LIST...
TARGET
TRACKING...
CANCEL TARGET MARPA LIST...
CANCEL TARGET
CANCEL ALL
TARGETS
OK
Highlight
and select
What is MARPA?
Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) functions are used for target tracking and risk analysis. MARPA
improves your standards of collision avoidance by obtaining detailed information for up to 10 targets, and
provides continuous and rapid situation evaluation.
MARPA tracks the selected targets and calculates target bearing, range, true speed, course, Closest Point of
Approach (CPA), and Time to Closest Point of Approach (TCPA). Each tracked target can be displayed with a
CPA graphic depicting the approximate target speed (vector length) and course (vector direction).
Alternatively, move the cursor over the target to display the range and CPA. You can now access bearing and
speed. Each target is continually assessed. An alarm sounds if a target becomes dangerous or lost.
NOTE: For MARPA to operate, fast heading data is required.
Select
value
ID Bearing Range
True
Course
True
Speed CPA TCPA
MARPA LIST
2
3
4
5
312oT
274oT
086oT
247oT
1.739nm
3.242nm
1.305nm
1.774nm
342oT
335oT
276oT
321oT
9.9kt
68.4kt
9.4kt
22.7kt
1.739nm
3.242nm
1.305nm
1.774nm
00h00m00s
00h00m00s
00h00m00s
00h00m00s

What is around me?
Using AIS
Card No. 13
VRM/EBL TARGET
TRACKING GAIN ENHANCE
ECHOES PRESENTATION
?More information....
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See the 'AIS' chapter of the reference manual for data classes and how
to customise this feature.
How do I view target information?
How do I view detailed AIS data?
AIS uses digital radio signals to broadcast ‘realtime’
information between vessels and shore based
stations via dedicated VHF frequencies. This
information is used to identify and track vessels in
the surrounding area and to provide collision
avoidance data. AIS will augment your radar
application, as it can operate in radar blind spots.
What is AIS?
125oT
7.7kt
01.30nm
12h15m30s
VIEW FULL
AIS DATA
--,---nm
MNSI
Name
Call sign
Last seen
Lat
Lon
Hdg
Length
Beam
Draught
COG
SOG
CPA
TCPA
IMO No
Dest
Status
Type
ETA
6
Sim Target 6
01/0 1/2006 01: 13:2 1AM
30 3 9’.702 W
O
AIS Target info: Sim Target 6
080o18'.702W
159oT
142oT
25,7kt
--,---nm
Under Way Using Engine
Normal
--h--m--s
--,---ft
--,---ft
--ft
--/--/---- --:--:--AM
PRESENTATION...
PRESENTATION...
Toggle as required
On chart windows:
On radar windows:
Toggle as required
How do I display AIS?
CHART LAYERS... AIS LAYER
ON OFF
AIS LAYER
ON OFF
How is AIS data displayed?
Selected target
Dangerous target
Targets within specified distance
(CPA) or time (TCPA).
Dangerous target alarm sounds
and target flashes.
Activated target
Target activated i.e. AIS vector
displayed.
Vector line (optional) shows predicted
distance travelled within given time.
Uncertain target
Calculated CPA/TCPA value uncertain.
AIS target symbols
Lost target
When signal of a dangerous AIS
target not received for 10 seconds.
Target orientated in COG or CSE
direction as appropriate.
Alarm sounds and target flashes
COG/SOG
vector
Heading
Direction
of turn
Target selected with cursor.
Can activate the target and view
detailed data.
WARNING:
The AIS system displays other AIS equipped vessels in
the surrounding area as targets overlaid on a chart or
radar window. Up to 100 targets are displayed and
are scaled according to the size of the vessel. A
vector indicates the direction of travel of the vessel.
As the vessel’s status changes, the symbol for the
target will change accordingly.
Sleeping target
Target not activated, dangerous or
lost.
In order to use the AIS feature, you will need a GPS
and compass for timing and position information
together with data from a suitable AIS receiver.
You can view detailed AIS data, safety critical target
information, alarm messages (ALR) and safety related
messages (SRM). You can also set up a safe zone.
AIS
AIS DATA
AUTO ON OFF
Smaller vessels do not have to be
fitted with AIS and whilst it is
mandatory for larger commercial
vessels to carry AIS, its use is not. You
should not assume that your AIS will
display ALL vessels in your area.

Where am I?
Monitoring a course....
Card No. 14
?More information ... See the 'Using the CDI' chapter of the Reference Manual
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What do the steering instructions tell me?
Boat off center line.
Correction arrow(s) indicate direction to steer
to maintain course to target waypoint.
The greater the XTE, the more arrows.
On course
Boat on center line.
Zero XTE
0ff course
XTE
0.027nm
XTE
0.000nm
How do I monitor my course?....
Your course is shown on the chart application whilst motion mode is active.
Using COG and heading vectors (Press DATA - CHART VECTORS - COG/HDG VECTORS).
Use the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI). With your display receiving accurate heading and position
information, you can monitor your course and accurately steer to a target waypoint.
What does the CDI show me?....
The CDI gives a graphical representation of your boat's course. This 'rolling road' format represents a width
of sea equal to the Cross Track Error (XTE) limits that you have specified in the Setup menu. As you travel
towards the target waypoint, the checkered pattern moves down the screen to simulate movement at a rate
proportional to your boat's speed.
On course
line
Target way-
point name
Target waypoint
Correction
arrow
Direction
to steer
Direction
of next waypoint

?More information.... See the 'Using the Fishfinder' chapter of the Reference Manual.
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What's under the boat?
Using the fishfinder....
Card No. 16
TRANSDUCER
SETTINGS ZOOM BOTTOM LOCK A - SCOPE PRESENTATION
How do I change the range or shift the image?
How do I zoom in on an area of the screen?
How do I change the operating frequency?
Your system automatically adjusts the display depth range, selecting the shallowest depth that keeps the
bottom on the lower half of the window. You can however, set this manually if required and move the
image within the selected page up or down. Using the range controls will affect all fishfinder windows.
IN - decrease depth.
OUT - increase depth.
Press RANGE
(IN or OUT)
Turn to alter
shift value.
Select zoom level
Select MAN Select DUAL
frequency mode
Select required
frequency
To see more detail of the bottom structure, target images etc, zoom in and enlarge a portion of the image.
How do I change the gain mode?
Select gain level
ZOOM... ZOOM FACTOR
x2 x3 x4 xR
ZOOM
ON SPLIT OFF
Toggle as required
FISHFINDER
SETTINGS...
Both - 200 kHz & 50 kHz displayed
simultaneously. Only available if
FREQ MODE set to DUAL.
50 kHz - for maximum depth
penetration in deep water.
200 kHz - for maximum
definition in shallow water.
Auto mode - automatically selects 50 kHz or 200 kHz. This is the default mode.
The system automatically adjusts the gain control to display the sharpest image. If required, you can select
the gain level to suit your fishing mode:
To define the gain mode still further, select manual gain mode and then adjust the level using the rotary control.
Manual (MAN) - Single or dual
High - when fishing
Low - when cruising Med - when trolling
On - zooms fishfinder image Split - displays zoomed image and standard fishfinder image simultaneously.
Zoom
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RANGE
IN
OUT
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RANGE
IN
OUT
Turn
RANGE
AUTO MAN RANGE SHIFT
xx FT
FREQUENCY
AUTO MAN
FREQ MODE
SINGLE DUAL
SELECT FREQ
200 50 BOTH
FISHFINDER
SETTINGS... GAIN ... GAIN MODE
AUTO MAN
AUTO GAIN
LO MED HIGH
OK

Monitoring data and engines
Navtex
Card No. 17
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How do I monitor data?
The data application enables you to view numeric
data generated by the system or by instruments
available on NMEA 0183, SeaTalk, Seatalk2, NMEA 2000
and SeaTalkhs. This information is displayed in a series of
panels which contain data relating to a particular
function or activity. These can be reconfigured to your
needs.
NAVIGATION WAYPOINT ROUTE FISHING SAILING
How do I monitor the engine(s)?
ENGINE ENGINE & FUEL FUEL RESOURCES ENGINE &
RESOURCES TWIN ENGINE
The engine monitor application enables you to
view data from up to three compatible engines. The
information is displayed in a series of panels which
contain data relating to engine, fuel and fuel resources.
These can be reconfigured to your needs. Press the
appropriate soft key to select the panel of your choice.
Press the appropriate soft key to select the panel of
your choice
To view data from 3 engines, change the 'No. of
engine' setting in the Panel Setup Menu.
? More information....
If connected to a Navtex receiver, you can use your display to view weather forecasts and marine warnings.
Details of these alerts are displayed whenever an incoming message is received for the alert categories you
have specified. After you have read the message you can either erase it or save it to the database (100
maximum). To select the alert categories or to sort the message list, refer to the 'Weather (Navtex)' chapter of your
Reference Manual
Navtex
See the appropriate chapter fo the Reference Manual.
Viewing saved messages
MENU
Navtex Message List
Date Time Message ID Message
Move control to
message box Scroll through message
(if applicable)
Associated message displayed
in message box
Navtex Message List
Date Time Message ID Message
1.
2.
Setup
Chart Setup...
Cartography Setup
AIS Layer Setup...
Navtex Messages......
Highlight and select
Navtex messages Highlight required
item in list

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21, Manchester Street,
Merrimack,
NH 03054-4801
USA
1-800-539-5539
www.raymarine.com
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Raymarine Ltd
Quay Point
Northarbour Road,
Portsmouth, Hampshire
England PO6 3TD
[phone]
www.raymarine.com
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