Standard Horizon CP180 User manual

CP180/CP180i
CP300/CP300i
Owner's Manual
Color GPS Chart Plotters
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WARNING!!!
ElectronicchartsdisplayedbytheGPSChartPlotterarebelievedtobeaccurateand
reliable, but are not intended to be a substitute for the official charts, which should
remain your main reference for all matters related to the execution of safe
navigation.
Forthisreasonwewouldliketoremindyouthatyoushouldcarryonboardanduse
the official published and approved nautical charts.
FCC Compliance Statement
Thisdevice complies withPart 15 ofthe FCC limitsfor Class Adigital devices. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installedorusedinaccordancewiththeinstructionsmaycauseharmfulinterference
with radio communications.
Thereis no guaranteethat interference willnot occur in a particular instance. Ifthis
equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to correct the
problem by relocating the equipment.
Consult an authorized STANDARD HORIZION dealer or other qualified service
technician if the problem cannot be corrected. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device cannot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Copyright 2010. VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Printed in Italy.
No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
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CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE GPS CHART PLOTTER SCREEN
CleaningoftheGPSChartPlotterscreenisaveryimportantoperationandmustbe
done carefully. Since the surface is covered by a antireflective coating, the
procedure for cleaning all the surfaces can be performed using the following
procedure: You need a tissue or lens tissue and a cleaning spray (Windex)
containingIsopropanol(anormalspraycleanersoldforthePCscreen,forexample
PolaClear by Polaroid). Fold the tissue or lens tissue into a triangular shape,
moisten the tip and use the index finger behind a corner to move the tissue across
thesurface, in overlapping sideto side strokes. Ifthe tissue is toowet, a noticeable
wet film will be left in its path and you will need to repeat the process. If too dry, the
tissue won’t glide easily, and may damage the surface.
CAUTION
- The GPS Chart Plotter is designed for maritime use. To avoid water intrusion
ensure the C-MAP BYJEPPESEN C-CARD door is completely closed.
- Extensive exposure to heat may result in damage to the GPS Chart Plotter.
- The GPS Chart Plotter contains dangerous high voltage circuits which only
experienced technicians can handle.
- STANDARD HORIZON will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use
of this material.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................11
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 11
1.1 PACKING LIST ......................................................................................................12
1.1.0 CP180/CP180i Packing List ......................................................................12
1.1.1 CP300/CP300i Packing List ......................................................................12
1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................13
1.3 RADAR UNIT SUPPLIED BY SI-TEX USA............................................................13
2. GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................................15
2.0 MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER ............................................................15
2.1 BRACKET MOUNTING ..........................................................................................15
2.2 CP180 AND CP300 FLUSH MOUNTING ..............................................................16
2.3 MOUNTING THE CP180 OR THE CP300 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA .............16
2.3.0 Flush mounting the antenna ......................................................................17
2.4 CONNECTIONS .....................................................................................................18
2.4.0 Connection Table For CP180/CP180i .......................................................18
2.4.1 Connection Table For CP300/CP300i .......................................................19
2.4.2 Connection For CP180/CP180i .................................................................20
2.4.3 Connection For CP300/CP300i .................................................................22
2.5 BATTERY CONNECTIONS ................................................................................... 23
2.6 NMEA CONNECTIONS..........................................................................................23
2.7 GPS POSITION ON A VHF RADIO .......................................................................24
2.8 OPTIONAL BLACK BOX FISH FINDER ................................................................24
2.9 RADAR ANTENNA (USA ONLY) ...........................................................................24
2.10 PERSONAL COMPUTER CONNECTIONS...........................................................25
2.11 NMEA DATA PAGE................................................................................................ 25
2.12 CP300/CP300i VIDEO INPUT................................................................................26
2.12.0 Video Camera Input ................................................................................... 26
2.12.1 VCR or DVD Input......................................................................................26
2.13 DEMO MODE (For DEALER USE) ........................................................................ 28
3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................................................................................... 29
3.0 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................................29
3.0.0 The CP300/CP300i Soft Keys ...................................................................30
3.1 GETTING STARTED ..............................................................................................30
3.1.0 Power On, Off and ShuttlePoint knob operation .......................................30
3.1.1 Cursor Vs. Home mode .............................................................................31
3.1.2 Cursor and Menu selection speed.............................................................32
3.1.3 Changing the Ship Icon .............................................................................32
3.1.4 Changing the backlight and contrast .........................................................33
3.1.5 Selecting North Up or Course Up ..............................................................33
3.2 AUTOMATIC TIME .................................................................................................34
3.3 SELECTING LORAN TD OR OTHER COORDINATE SYSTEM ..........................35
3.4 CHANGING THE CHART COLOR.........................................................................35
3.5 SELECTING LANGUAGE ......................................................................................36
3.6 SELECTING PAGES USING SOFT KEYS ON CP300/CP300i ............................37
3.7 CUSTOMIZING THE SOFT KEYS ON CP300/CP300i .........................................37