Standart Horizont CP590 User manual

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CP590
12" WAAS GPS Chart Plotter
Owner's Manual
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.
Forthisreasonyoushouldalwayskeeptheofficialpublishedandapprovednautical
charts on board.
FCC Compliance Statement
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCClimitsforClassAdigitaldevices.This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installedorusedinaccordancewiththeinstructionsmaycauseharmfulinterference
with radio communications.
Thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstance.Ifthis
equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to correct the
problem by relocating the equipment.
Consult an authorized STANDARD HORIZON 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 2012. YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Printed in Italy.
No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
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CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE GPS CHART PLOTTER SCREEN
Cleaning of the GPS Chart Plotter screen is a very important operation and must be
donecarefully.Sincethesurface iscoveredbyaantireflectivecoating,theprocedure
for cleaning all the surfaces can be performed using the following procedure: use a
clean,soft,lint-freeclothtocleantheglass.Werecommendusingamicro-fibercloth.
Spray a small amount of ammonia-free cleaner (isopropyl alcohol) onto the cloth.
Sprayingontheclothwillpreventoverspray.Foldtheclothorlensclothintoatriangular
shape, moisten the tip and use the index finger behind a corner to move the cloth
across the surface in overlapping side to side strokes. If the cloth is too wet, a
noticeablewetfilmwill beleft inits pathandyouwillneedtorepeattheprocess.Iftoo
dry, the cloth 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 experien-
ced 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.
·Because we frequently update our software and applications, the pictures shown
through this Owner’s Manual may be slightly different from what you see.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................10
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 10
1.1 PACKING LIST .......................................................................................................11
1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................................. 11
1.3 RADAR UNIT SUPPLIED BY SI-TEX USA............................................................ 11
2. GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................... 12
2.0 MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER ............................................................ 12
2.1 BRACKET MOUNTING ..........................................................................................12
2.2 FLUSH MOUNTING................................................................................................12
2.3 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA MOUNTING .............................................................13
2.3.0 Flush mounting the antenna ......................................................................14
2.3.1 GPS cable ..................................................................................................14
2.3.2 GPS Antenna connections ........................................................................14
2.4 PWR Cable .............................................................................................................14
2.4.0 Battery connections ...................................................................................14
2.4.1 NMEA connections ....................................................................................15
Personal Computer connection / setup .....................................................16
Setting Up the COM Port ...........................................................................16
Send or Receive RTE and WPL ................................................................ 17
2.4.2 ACC2 connector.........................................................................................17
VHF connections .......................................................................................18
Video Input/Output..................................................................................... 18
3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................................................................................... 20
3.0 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................................20
3.0.1 The alphanumeric keys..............................................................................22
3.1 GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................. 22
3.1.0 Power On, Off and ShuttlePoint Knob operation ......................................22
3.1.1 Cursor Vs. Home Mode .............................................................................23
Cursor Mode ..............................................................................................23
Home Mode................................................................................................23
3.1.2 Cursor and Menu selection speed.............................................................24
3.1.3 Changing the Ship Icon .............................................................................24
3.1.4 Changing the Backlight and Contrast........................................................25
3.1.5 Selecting North Up or Course Up ..............................................................25
3.2 AUTOMATIC TIME ................................................................................................. 26
3.3 SELECTING LORAN TD OR OTHER COORDINATE SYSTEM ..........................27
3.4 CHANGING THE CHART COLOR.........................................................................28
3.5 SELECTING LANGUAGE ......................................................................................28
3.6 SELECTING PAGES WITH SOFT KEYS..............................................................29
3.7 CUSTOMIZING THE SOFT KEYS.........................................................................30
3.8 SETTINGS IN GENERAL SETUP MENU.............................................................. 30
3.9 ABOUT PAGE ........................................................................................................32
4. FIND SERVICES............................................................................................................... 33
4.0 USING FIND SERVICES & MORE FUNCTIONS ..................................................33
4.0.0 Port Services..............................................................................................33
4.0.1 Port............................................................................................................. 34
4.0.2 Tide Stations ..............................................................................................34

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4.0.3 Wrecks .......................................................................................................35
4.0.4 Obstructions...............................................................................................36
4.0.5 Lakes Information ...................................................................................... 36
4.0.6 Lakes By Name .........................................................................................38
4.0.7 Points Of Interest .......................................................................................39
4.0.8 User Points ................................................................................................ 39
4.0.9 Coordinates................................................................................................40
4.0.10 Information .................................................................................................40
5. MAX CARTOGRAPHY OVERVIEW.................................................................................42
5.0 BUILT-IN CHARTS .................................................................................................42
5.0.0 Coverage areas and details.......................................................................42
5.0.1 Updating Built-In Charts.............................................................................42
5.1 INSERTING THE OPTIONAL MAX C-CARD ........................................................43
6. CHART FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................ 45
6.0 MAX FUNCTIONS MENU ......................................................................................45
6.0.0 Zoom Type .................................................................................................45
6.0.1 Icon Size ....................................................................................................46
6.0.2 Place Name Size .......................................................................................46
6.0.3 Perspective View .......................................................................................47
6.0.4 Dynamic Nav-Aids .....................................................................................48
6.0.5 Safety Status Bar (DSI - Data Safety Indicator)........................................48
6.0.6 Satellite Imagery ........................................................................................49
6.0.7 Currents Prediction .................................................................................... 50
6.0.8 Chart Language ......................................................................................... 51
6.0.9 Pictures and Diagrams ..............................................................................51
How to show the Pictures or Diagrams of a Object ..................................52
6.0.10 Enhanced Port Info ....................................................................................53
7. CREATING MARKS ......................................................................................................... 54
7.0 CREATING A NEW MARK USING THE CHART PAGE .......................................54
7.1 EDITING A MARK ..................................................................................................54
7.1.0 Deleting a Mark or Waypoint .....................................................................55
7.1.1 Moving a Mark or Waypoint .......................................................................55
7.2 MARKS/WAYPOINTS LIST ...................................................................................56
7.3 CREATING/MODIFY A NEW MARK IN THE USER POINTS LIST......................57
7.4 GOTO CURSOR, ROUTE AND MARK..................................................................58
8. MAN OVER BOARD (MOB) FUNCTION .........................................................................60
8.0 PLACING A MOB POINT .......................................................................................60
8.1 DELETING A MOB POINT .....................................................................................60
9. ROUTES ...........................................................................................................................61
9.0 CREATING A ROUTE USING WAYPOINTS ........................................................ 61
9.1 CHANGING THE NAME OF A ROUTE .................................................................62
9.2 CREATING AN OLYMPIC ROUTE ........................................................................62
9.3 MAKING ADDITIONAL ROUTES...........................................................................63
9.4 CREATING A ROUTE USING MARKS ON THE CHART PAGE ..........................63
9.5 INSERTING A WAYPOINT INTO A ROUTE ......................................................... 64
9.6 GOTO A ROUTE ....................................................................................................64
9.6.0 Using [GOTO] to select Route...................................................................64
9.6.1 Using the ShuttlePoint knob ......................................................................65
9.7 DELETING A ROUTE.............................................................................................65
9.8 OTHER SETTINGS IN ROUTE MENU .................................................................. 66
9.8.0 Route Check ..............................................................................................66

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10. TRACKS............................................................................................................................68
10.0 TRACKING .............................................................................................................68
10.0.0 Saving and starting a new Track ...............................................................69
10.0.1 Deleting a Track.........................................................................................69
10.0.2 Other settings............................................................................................. 69
10.1 TRIP LOG ...............................................................................................................70
10.1.0 Using the Trip Log .....................................................................................70
10.1.1 Setup / Reset .............................................................................................70
11. USER C-CARD .................................................................................................................71
11.0 USER C-CARD MENU ...........................................................................................71
11.0.0 Formatting the optional User C-CARD ......................................................71
11.0.1 Transferring files to the optional User C-CARD ........................................72
11.0.2 Loading a file from the optional User C-CARD .........................................72
11.0.3 Deleting a file from the optional User C-CARD ......................................... 72
11.0.4 Changing the optional User C-CARD ........................................................72
12. PAGES .............................................................................................................................. 73
12.0 CHART PAGE.........................................................................................................74
12.0.0 Focus Soft Key on Dual Chart page..........................................................75
12.0.1 Single Chart page ......................................................................................76
12.0.2 Window Selections ....................................................................................76
12.0.3 Customizing the Data Windows ................................................................77
12.0.4 Additional Functions on Chart page .......................................................... 78
12.0.5 Turning Off Information on Icon Points .....................................................78
12.0.6 Display Mode .............................................................................................78
12.0.7 Marine Settings .......................................................................................... 79
12.0.8 Depth Settings ........................................................................................... 80
12.0.9 Land Settings .............................................................................................80
12.0.10Chart Settings ............................................................................................ 81
12.0.11Underwater Objects Settings .....................................................................82
12.1 CUSTOMIZING CHART SETTINGS ......................................................................82
12.2 NAVIGATION PAGE .............................................................................................. 83
12.3 HIGHWAY PAGE ...................................................................................................84
12.4 CELESTIAL PAGE .................................................................................................84
12.4.0 Changing date............................................................................................84
12.5 GPS STATUS PAGE .............................................................................................. 85
12.5.0 Setup Menu................................................................................................86
12.5.1 WAAS/EGNOS Setting..............................................................................86
12.6 NMEA DISPLAY PAGE ..........................................................................................86
12.6.0 Changing the NMEA Page Windows.........................................................87
12.7 NMEA DATA PAGE................................................................................................87
12.8 NMEA TREND PAGES ..........................................................................................88
12.9 VHF DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ....................................................................89
12.9.1 Distress Call...............................................................................................90
12.9.2 Position Request........................................................................................ 90
13. ADVANCEDSETTINGS ...................................................................................................91
13.0 INPUT/OUTPUT (NMEA, AIS, RADAR) ................................................................91
13.0.0 Input ...........................................................................................................91
13.0.1 Ouput .........................................................................................................91
13.1 NAVIGATE..............................................................................................................92
13.1.0 Loran TD .................................................................................................... 92
13.2 COMPASS ..............................................................................................................93
13.3 ALARMS .................................................................................................................93

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13.4 SIMULATION ..........................................................................................................94
13.4.0 Navigating a Route in Simulation Mode ....................................................94
13.5 DSC POLLING........................................................................................................95
14. AIS .....................................................................................................................................96
14.0 SYSTEM DEFINITIONS .........................................................................................96
14.1 MENU......................................................................................................................97
14.2 AIS SETUP .............................................................................................................97
14.3 QUICK INFO ON AIS TARGET..............................................................................97
14.4 LIST.........................................................................................................................98
14.5 AIS TARGET COLORS ..........................................................................................98
15. C-WEATHER SERVICE.................................................................................................. 100
15.0 C-WEATHER SERVICE MENU ...........................................................................100
15.0.0 Download .................................................................................................100
15.0.1 Copy From Memory CARD......................................................................101
15.0.2 Forecast ...................................................................................................101
15.0.3 Real Time View........................................................................................101
15.0.4 Type of Data ............................................................................................101
16. MOBILARM .....................................................................................................................102
16.0 MOBILARM-GPS CHART PLOTTER CONNECTION .........................................102
16.1 SOFTWARE SETUP ............................................................................................103
16.2 MOBILARM STATUS ...........................................................................................103
16.3 MOBILARM PTX...................................................................................................104
16.3.0 MOBILARM MOB alert is received ..........................................................104
16.4 PLACING CURSOR ON THE PTX ICON ............................................................105
16.4.0 Delete PTX ............................................................................................... 105
16.4.1 Goto PTX .................................................................................................105
16.4.2 The MOBILARM Alarm Status List..........................................................106
17. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................... 107
18. TECHNICAL TESTS ....................................................................................................... 108
18.0 SYSTEM TEST .....................................................................................................108
18.0.0 RAM Menu (reset)....................................................................................108
18.0.1 DIM Menu.................................................................................................108
18.0.2 Cartridges (used by STANDARD HORIZON Technicians).....................109
18.0.3 Serial Ports (used by STANDARD HORIZON Technicians)...................109
19. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 110
19.0 OPTIONAL FF525 FISH FINDER SPECIFICATIONS.........................................111
19.1 OPTIONAL WAAS GPS RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS....................................112
20. APPENDIX: TERMS .......................................................................................................113
ANALYTICALINDEX ............................................................................................................115

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotter.
Whether this is your first STANDARD HORIZON product or not, we are committed to
ensuring your enjoyment and satisfaction with this unit. Our Technical support personnel
stand behind every product we sell. Customers should contact STANDARD HORIZON on
714-827-7600 or email to [email protected].
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
The CP590 is precision-crafted high-performance receiver for the Global Positioning
System (WAAS GPS) constellation of satellites that provide precise location data with a
hostof navigationfeaturesand areidealfor nauticaluseand sealedagainstwateringress.
The GPS Chart Plotter is housed in rugged, impact-resistant cases with outstanding
ergonomic design for effortless operation. The CP590 is IP56 water resistent.
The advanced features of the GPS Chart Plotter include:
·Built-InChartsforcoastalnavigationofUSAincludingAlaska,HawaiiandGreatLakes,
Canada, Bahamas, Caribbean, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Central America
·12-inch sunlight-readable display
·Full VGA 800 x 600 high resolution LCD
·WAAS GPS antenna with 30Ft of cable
·2 Video camera or DVD (NTSC or PAL) Inputs
·1 VGA Video Output, connects to compatible TV or monitor
·Customizable ”picture-in-picture” video window
·Fish Finder capable when the optional FF525 50/200kHz (Black Box Fish Finder) is
installed
·Capable of using a Radar Antenna (USA ONLY)
·Dual Chart page with independent zoom levels
·Selectable sailboat and power boat Ship Icons with red and green for port and
starboard
·Compass Rose indication around Ship Icon
·Satellite images on base chart
·Route Checking
·Color Targets AIS
·Dedicated AIS List page
·Navigate to an Olympic Route
·SOG Speed Filter function to resolve erratic speed readings in rough seas
·C-MAP BYJEPPESEN NT+/MAX Cartography compatible
·Improved Worldwide background showing details up to 2.0Nm
·Connections to and from STANDARD HORIZON compatible DSC VHF’s for Distress
and Position Request calls
·3000 Marks / 50 Routes / 10000 Track Points
·3-years waterproof warranty

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1.1 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the Navigation device is first opened, please check for the
following contents. If any parts are missing contact the dealer this Navigation device was
purchased from. Accessories and replacements parts may be ordered in the USA by
contacting STANDARD HORIZON’s Parts department on 714-827-7600 Extn. 6800 or by
email at [email protected].
PART CODE ITEM
S8002251 External bracket (includes two knob-screws)
S8002252 Dust cover
T9101553 PWR ACC1 & ACC2 cable
S8002253 Flush mounting screws
Q7000619A GPS ANT Unit GSU-5H Series UX0GSU51SD*
EM054U101 Owner’s Manual
EM023U513 Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: “*” is a revision number
1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
1.3 RADAR UNIT SUPPLIED BY SI-TEX USA
TheRadarantennasaresuppliedbySI-TEX(631)996-2690intheUSAandCanada.Refer
to the table below for compatible models:
MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
MDS-1 2kW 24 Mile 12.4” diameter Radome Antenna
MDS-8 2kW 24 Mile 20” diameter Radome Antenna
MDS-9 4kW 36 Mile 23.5” diameter Radome Antenna
MDS-10-4 4kW 48 Mile 4Ft Open Array
MDS-10-5 4kW 48 Mile 5Ft Open Array
NOTE
PleasecontacttotheSTANDARDHORIZONAuthorizeddealer,STANDARDHORIZONproduct
technical support or SI-TEX directly for additional information.

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2. GETTING STARTED
Through this manual you will see highlighted words. Please refer to the legend below:
[MENU] If you see brackets around a bold and capital letter word this refers to a key press.
[CHART]If youseebrackets aroundabold andsmallcapital letterwordthis referstoa SoftKey
press.
GENERAL SETUP When a word(s) is bold capital letters and underlined, this refers to a menu selection
item.
2.0 MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER
The CP590 is supplied with hardware for bracket or flush mounting. Below are pictures
showing actual examples of the two types of installation.
BRACKET Mount FLUSH Mount
2.1 BRACKET MOUNTING
Beforeinstallingensuretheareathebracketismountedto is strong enough to support the
weight of the GPS Chart Plotter especially while under way. After the location is found,
attach the mounting base to the area using the supplied hardware.
2.2 FLUSH MOUNTING
The CP590 is supplied with a flush mount template for the cutout hole and screw holes
required to install the GPS Chart Plotter.NOTE
Before drilling holes make sure there is enough room to mount the GPS Chart Plotter and there
are no obstructions.

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1. After a location is found, peel the template label from the backing and apply the label
to the mounting area.
2. Drill a hole in one area of the cutout area that will allow the blade of a jigsaw to be
inserted. Insert and cutout the area on the panel using the jigsaw.
3. NextdrillthefourholesrequiredtoinserttheGPSChartPlotterwiththemountingstuds.
4. Install the mounting studs on the GPS Chart Plotter and insert into the mounting hole.
5. Attach the GPS Chart Plotter to the mounting location by attaching the supplied
hardware to the mounting studs.
M4 threaded
M4 threaded
20 mm4mm
27 mm
Figure 2.2.0 - Mounting Screws
2.3 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA MOUNTING
TheCP590issuppliedwithaexternalGPSWAASAntennawith30Ftofroutingcable.This
antenna is designed to be mounted on a base, installed on an extension or even flush
mounted.
GPS Flush Mount Holes
GPS Base Mount GPS Flush Mount
0.78" [ ]Ø20 mm
0.13” [Ø3.2mm]
GPS OVERALL SHAPE
S8002348
Choose a location for the antenna that has a clear view of the sky and is not located within
3Ft of a Radar or other transmitting antennas. Ensure there are no major obstructions or
fixturesintheimmediateproximitytotheantenna.Theantennareliesondirect“lineofsight”
satellitereception. Ifyouare unsureofthe chosenlocation, temporarilymountthe antenna
in the desired location to verify correct operation. If mounted close to Radar, after the GPS
ChartPlotterhasafix,turnonthe Radar to ensure the GPS Chart Plotter holds the fix (use
the GPS Status page). The thread used on the antenna is an industry standard (1inch
14TPI) used on a wide range of mounting brackets.
NOTE
The antenna cable can be cut and spliced to ease installation. Care must be taken when
reconnecting the antenna cable to protect from water and corrosion.

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2.3.0 Flush mounting the antenna
NOTE
Beforedrilling holes,itisrecommendedtheantennabe positionedwhere thelocation isplanned,
cable connected to the GPS Chart Plotter and power turned On to ensure a GPS fix is received.
1. Remove the threaded base from the antenna dome.
2. To ease installation a flush mount template for the antenna has been included.
3. Apply the mount template sticker to the area that was verified for GPS reception.
4. Then, drill out the 0.78” (20mm) and 0.13” (3.2mm) holes, and remove the template.
5. Insert the cable into the 0.78” (20mm) hole and route to the GPS Chart Plotter.
6. Apply a small amount or RTV to the underside of the antenna.
7. Place the antenna and then screw it into place using the screws.
NOTE
In some cases the screw may not be long enough. If this happens simply apply more RTV to the
underside of the antenna to glue it into place.
2.3.1 GPS cable
The following table is to be used as a reference.
Smart GPS cable
Pin Wire Color Description
1 Red Battery Positive
2 Green Smart GPS NMEA Input
3 Brown Smart GPS NMEA Output
4NC
5NC
6 Black/Yellow Battery Ground
2.3.2 GPS Antenna connections
GPS ANT
PWR & ACC 1
ACC 2 VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 2
2.4 PWR CABLE
2.4.0 Battery connections
1. TheCP590issuppliedwithafuseandholder.ThisfuseshouldbeinstalledintotheBlack
wiretoprotecttheNMEAOutput/Inputcircuitsfrombecomingdamaged,howeveritcan
also be installed in the red wire.
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3. Connect one of the Accessory cables to the PWR ACC1 connector on the rear panel.
The other Accessory cable is used to connect to ACC2 connector.
4. This cable has many wires, however only the RED and BLACK wires are used to
connect to a switched battery supply. Refer to the image below. For additional
connections refer to NMEA connections.
GPS ANT
PWR & ACC 1
ACC 2 VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 2
Green
Gray
Black
Red
Blue
Brown
White
Yellow
PWR ACC 1 Cable
Fuse
Switch
+
BATTERY
-
2.4.1 NMEA connections
The CP590 PWR ACC1 connector is also used to attach NMEA devices* such as AIS
Receivers, digital instruments, Personal Computers, Autopilots and the optional FF525
Black Box Fish Finder. *NOTE
RS232 not opto-isolated electrical interface.
*NOTE: AIS RECEIVER OPTION
For more information on AIS refer to Section 14.
The CP590 has to be set up to be able to receive NMEA information from the AIS Receiver. The
GPSChartPlotter readstheAISNMEAmessageVMD,type1,2,3and5forAISClassAandtype
18,19,24forAISClassB.SelecttheusedPortandtransmissionspeedbyfollowingtheprocedure:
1. From the Chart page, press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU
and press [ENT].
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ADVANCED SETUP and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
3. MovetheShuttlePointknobtohighlightIN/OUTCONNECTIONSandpress[ENT]ormovethe
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight PORT1 INPUT and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up/down to select AIS 38400 and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
6. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left until the Chart page is shown.
**NOTE: AUTOPILOT CONNECTION
CaremustbetakenwhenconnectingtheGPSChartPlottertoanAutopilot.NormallyPort3(Yellow
wire)willbeusedtoconnecttoanAutopilotinput,howeverolderAutopilotsmaynotbeabletoread
the sentences due to the talker ID that is being used (II Integrated Instrument). If the Autopilot
connectionsaremadetoPort3(Yellowwire)andtheAutopilotisnotreadingthesentences,change
the connections to Port1 (Brown) or Port2 (White) and change the sentences to APA, APB, XTE,
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Personal Computer connection / setup
Any of the NMEA Ports can be used to Send and Receive Marks and Routes to PC
programs.The CP590 usesNMEAWPL andRTEsentences toshareinformation fromthe
PC. Refer to the table below for connection to a Serial DB9 connector.
Receive +
Transmit +
Signal Common
D9PINBC 590P
NMEA Out
NMEA In
Green wire
2
3
5
CONNECTION
Setting Up the COM Port
The Send and Receive default is Port1. To change the Port follow the directions below:
1. Press[MENU]twice.MovetheShuttlePointknobtohighlightADVANCEDSETUPand
press [ENT].

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2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight IN/OUT CONNECTIONS and press [ENT].
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SEND/REC RTE&MARKS and press [ENT].
4. Choose the desired Port number and press [ENT].
5. Press [CLR] until the Chart page is shown.
Send or Receive RTE and WPL
1. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight USER POINTS and press
[ENT].
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight Marks/Wpts and press [ENT].
3. After the messages are sent or received a popup window will be shown.
2.4.2 ACC2 connector
This cable allows connections to a VHF, NMEA device with NMEA Output or the Input of
the optional Radar Antenna.
BLACK
RED
GREEN
BLUE
BROWN
GRAY
WHITE
YELLOW
PIN WIRE COLOR FUNCTION
No Connection
No Connection
NMEA Common
Port4 Input
Port4 Output
Port5 Input
Port5 Output
No Connection
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
*
*
CONNECTION EXAMPLE
Common (ground) for NMEA devices**
Connect to Output of NMEA device
Connect to Input of NMEA device . Default is NMEA-0183 with GLL, RMB, RMC and XTE sentences
Connect to Output of NMEA device
Connect to Input of NMEA device . Default is NMEA-0183 with GLL, RMB, RMC and XTE sentences
**
**
**
**
*NOTE: RADAR Antenna connection (optional)
ForRadar Installationinstructionsvisitwww.standardhorizon.comandclickonOwner’sManuals
and click to download files called Radar Installation Manual and Radar Operation Manual.
**NOTE
RS232 not opto-isolated electrical interface.

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VHF connections
To connect the CP590 to a VHF, a Port will be needed to be selected. Refer to the ACC2
connections for a connection example. NOTE
TheoptionalFF525usesPort2whenconnectedandtheoptionalRadarAntennausesPort5.When
theseoptionaldevicesareconnectedusePort1,Port2orPort4InputandOutputtoconnecttothe
VHF radio.
Somemanufacturersof DSCVHF’sarenot capableofreceiving NMEADSCsentencesfrom the
CP590. Refer to the Owner’s Manual and confirm the VHF can receive NMEA DSC and DSE
sentences.
Video Input/Output
The CP590 has:
· One VGA Output
Allows connection to a compatible TV or monitor using the optional VGAC10
adapter cable.
· Two NTSC or PAL Video Inputs
NTSC or PAL video inputs allowing a camera, DVD or VCR. To connect a video
source use the optional ACVC10 cable (3 pin to RCA phone adapter).
VGAC10
GPS ANT
PWR & ACC 1
ACC 2 VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 2
ACVC10
DVD Player
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The CP590 has the capability to select the Video Input in three ways.
a) From the menu
1. Press [MENU] twice and move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight VIDEO INPUT and
press [ENT].
2. A menu appears with the following options:
. ACTIVATEVIDEO,thepossiblechoicesareFullScreenView,PiP(picture-in-picture)
View and Auto Switch.
- If Full Screen View is chosen, the GPS Chart Plotter will show a Warning
messagewiththeinstructionstoadjusttheimagefromtheVideoInput.Iftheuser
agrees to proceed, the image from the Video Input will be shown.
- If Picture in Picture (PiP) View is chosen, a Video Input image can be shown on
a window and placed over the selected page at full screen. By moving the
ShuttlePoint knob, the PiP image is moved. When the focus is on the PiP image,
press [CLR] to close the PiP image.
- If Auto Switch is chosen, all the menus will be closed and the Video Input will be
shownswitchingbetweentheVideoInputFullView(ifconnected)andtheselected
page. See next section for details of setting up the switching times. If the user
agreestoproceed,theimagefromtheVideoInputandtheGPSChartPlotterpage
will be shown intermittently. The intermittence time is selected by Switching
Timeout item.
. SWITCHING TIMEOUT, the possible choices are 5,10,30 sec, 1, 5, 10 min. Allows
selecting the timing to change from Video Input and GPS Chart Plotter display.
. RESTORE DEFAULTS, allows restoring the factory defaults for the Input picture
adjustment.When Restoredefaultis executed,themessage “OK”isshown nextto
the selected menu item. NOTE
If the video signal is not present on the video connector, the corresponding item in the menu will
be shown in gray and will not be selectable.
b) Quick Activation by pressing [CLR] for 1 second
Pressingand holding [CLR]for 1secondfrom theChartpagedisplayor fromanymain
page(Navigation,Highway,Celestial,GPSStatus,DSC,NMEADisplay);thefollowing
Soft Keys are shown: [FULL SCREEN], [PIP VIEW], [AUTO SWITCH]. If no video signal is
detected on the Video Input connector, the Soft Keys will be shown in gray and
will not be selectable.
c) Quick Activation by Soft Keys
It is possible to assign the Video Input mode to any of the Soft Keys. Press one of the
Soft Keys, the Soft Keys functions are shown. Pressing and holding for 1 second one
of the Soft Keys, the Soft Keys customization list will be shown. By selecting VIDEO
optionitwillbepossibletoassigntheSoftKeytoexecutetheVideoInputfunction.Once
theSoftKey has been assignedtoVideoInput, its label willshowthemessage[VIDEO].
If [VIDEO] is pressed, the Soft Keys will be assigned this way: [FULL SCREEN], [PIP
VIEW], [AUTO SWITCH]. From now on, the functioning is identical to case b).

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3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
NOTE
Throughout this Owner’s Manual same conventions are used. See the legend below:
[MENU]If you see brackets around a bold and capital letter word this refers to a key press.
[CHART]If you see brackets around a bold and small capital letter word this refers to a Soft Key
press.
GENERAL SETUP When a word(s) is bold capital letters and underlined, this refers to a menu
selection item.
3.0 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
Using the keys located on the front panel controls the CP590. These labelled keys are
dedicated to specific functions. As you press a key, a single audio beep confirms the key
action; every time a key press is not valid, three rapid beeps sound to indicate that the key
action is not valid. There is also a ShuttlePoint knob to move the cursor across the screen.
The ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT keys
a. Pressing[ZOOMIN] showsmore detailsof asmallerarea, bychangingthechartscale
and zooming in on your display.
b. Press[ZOOMOUT]tochangethescaleandshowawider,otherwiselessdetailedview.
c. Pressing and holding [ZOOM IN]/[ZOOM OUT] allows for quick zoom, that is the fast
change of the chart scale where only the land areas are drawn.
d. When [ZOOM IN]/[ZOOM OUT] is released all chart details are shown.
NOTE
TheGPSChart Plotter containsaWorldwidebackground that allowsyoutozoom in to2Nm.For
more details, a C-MAP BYJEPPESEN NT+/MAX C-CARD must be purchased and installed.
The ShuttlePoint knob
a. The ShuttlePoint knob moves the cursor around the Chart page (Cursor Mode) and
highlights menu items.
b. ItchangestheGPSChartPlotterfromHomeModetoCursorModeonthechartscreen.
c. For a detailed explanation of Cursor VS Home Mode refer to Par. 3.1.1.
The ENT key
Press [ENT] to select the desired option or to confirm the selection.
The CLR key
a. When on the Chart page, press [CLR] to set Home Mode.
b. Press [CLR] to clear a selected function, leave a menu, step backwards in a menu or
exit a menu.
The MENU key
a. Selects the Main Menu.
b. When in the Setup Menu Mode, moving the ShuttlePoint knob to the right enters a
selection and moving the knob to the left clears the function.
c. Pressing and holding [MENU] for 3 seconds allows you to change the fields contained
withinthedatawindowswhileontheChart,Navigation,Highway,GPSStatusorNMEA
Display page.

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The GOTO key
a. This key is very useful when you desire to start navigation (goto) to a destination point.
b. Whenpressed, apopup windowwillbeshownallowing youtoselecttostart navigation
to a Mark, a Route or the position of the cursor.
c. To stop navigation to a point, press [GOTO] and select STOP in the popup window.
The MARK key
This key places a Mark under the ship’s position when in Home Mode. When the cursor is
shown and [MARK] is pressed it will place a Mark under the location of the cursor.
The ROUTE key
a. When pressed places a Waypoint.
b. Succeeding presses place more Waypoints to form a Route.
The PWR key (Backlight and Contrast)
a. Press and hold [PWR] to turn the GPS Chart Plotter On or Off.
b. Once on, press [PWR] to show and change the Contrast and Backlight settings.
The MOB key
WhenpressedtheGPSChartPlotterautomaticallyplacesa MarkontheChartpageunder
the boat’s position to aid in the rescue or a person that may have fallen aboard. To stop
navigation, press [GOTO], select STOP and press [ENT].
The INFO key
A dedicated key that allows searching the optional C-MAP BYJEPPESEN NT+/MAX C-CARD
for Port Services, Ports, Tide Stations, Wrecks, Obstructions, Points Of Interest, Lakes
Information,LakesByName,UserPoints,GPSCoordinatesorInformationonanypointon
the chart.
The Soft Keys
The 6 keys in the bottom of the front panel (hereinafter named Soft Keys) have different
functions associated depending on the software: their labels are shown on the screen
immediately above the keys (the user can customize the function associated).
Figure 3.0 - Soft Keys
ThesekeysallowquickselectiontothemanypagestheGPSChartPlotterhas.Thesekeys
can be customized to your preference, however from the factory the keys are prepro-
grammed with the following pages. From left to right VIDEO, NAV, HIGHWAY, CELEST,
CHART, LIST. Press any of the keys and you will see popup windows above the keys. To
gotoaspecificpagepressthekeywiththedesiredpopupwindow.Thepopupwindowswill
automatically disappear if a key is not pressed or can be removed by pressing [CLR].