Raymarine Pathfinder Radar GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Chapter 1: Overview 1-1
How to Use This
Handbook
How to Use This
Handbook
Chapter 1: Overview
How to Use This Handbook
This handbook describes the following
hsb
2
(PLUS) series displays and multi-
display systems:
RL70 PLUS Pathfinder Radar, 7" LCD Display
RL70RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar & Chartplotter, 7" LCD Display
RC520 PLUS Chartplotter, 7" LCD Display
If you are installing the display system yourself, you should read Chapter 8
before you start the installation. This chapter also provides information that
will be useful if you are connecting your
hsb
2
series system to other
equipment.
For an overview of
hsb
2
(PLUS) display systems, the display unit controls and
the radar/chartplotter systems, read Chapter 1. Chapter 2 will help you start
using your system.
For detailed information on radar operations refer to Chapter 3:Standard
Radar Operations and Chapter 4:Integrated Radar Operations.
For chartplotter operating details, refer to Chapter 5 and Chapter 6.
To change the system set up defaults, read Chapter 7.
Details for installing a radar scanner are provided in the Radar Scanner User’s
Handbook supplied with your scanner.
Note: Many illustrations in this handbook show example screens. The screen
you see on your display depends on your system configuration and set up op-
tions, so it may differ from the illustration.
This handbook is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 provides an overview of an
hsb
2
multi-display system and the
features and functions of the
hsb
2
PLUS series LCD Display. This chapter also
provides an overview of the controls. You should read this chapter to
familiarize yourself with the system.
Chapter 2 explains how to start using the display and describes how to use
some of the basic radar and chart functions. Chapter 2 also provides operating
guidelines for typical chartplotter scenarios; these guidelines introduce you to
many of the chartplotter functions.
Chapters 3 provides detailed operating information for the main radar
functions - adjusting the radar picture; measuring distances and bearings;
setting guard zones and alarms, using MARPA for target tracking.
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