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A-SeriesMulti-function displayUser reference manualA50,A50D,A57D,A70andA70Dmodels

10 A-Series display - User reference manualImportant informationWarnings and CautionsWARNING: Navigation aidThis product is intended to serve only as

1008Chapter 8: Sirius Audio (US only)Requires a Raymarine SR50 Sirius weather receiver.If you have a Sirius SR50 data receiver installed, you can use

Chapter 8: Sirius Audio (US only) 1018.1 Using Sirius RadioTo start using Sirius radio1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button.2. Select Sirius Sate

102 A-Series display - User reference manualBrowsing channelsThe browse function allows you to view play data for channels with-out tuning to them.To

Chapter 8: Sirius Audio (US only) 103PresetsYou can assign up to 18 channels to presets to make tuning, scan-ning and browsing easier. To assign a cha

104 A-Series display - User reference manual8.2 Parental lockingYou can set up blocks on selected channels so that they can only be played if a corre

Chapter 8: Sirius Audio (US only) 105To set up a song or artist alert• Press the ALERTS softkey to open the Edit Alerts screen. This screen shows ten

1069Chapter 9: NavtexWith a suitable Navtex integrated receiver connected to your A-Series Display you are able to receive and show marine safety info

Chapter 9: Navtex 1079.1 Setting up NavtexBefore you are able to view Navtex messages you need to enable Navtex by setting the NMEA port appropriatel

108 A-Series display - User reference manual9.4 Managing Navtex messagesManagement options for Navtex messages allow you to:• Select categories for w

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Important information 11Electronic chartsElectronic charts are an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, n

11010Chapter 10: AISRequires a compatible AIS receiver and VHF radio.With your A-Series Display connected to a suitable Automatic Identification Syste

Chapter 10: AIS 11110.1 Background informationAIS broadcasts information between vessels and shore-based sta-tions on VHF frequencies in the maritime

112 A-Series display - User reference manual10.2 Setting up AISBefore you are able to view AIS targets you need to set up the NMEA port appropriately

Chapter 10: AIS 113AIS LayerThe AIS Layer Setup Menu allows you to:• Select target types displayed (ALL or DANGEROUS).• Switch AIS safety messages on

114 A-Series display - User reference manualAIS Target symbolsAIS target symbols are summarized below.Viewing AIS informationYou can display informati

Chapter 10: AIS 115Time to safe zoneThe time to safe zone feature calculates how long it will take other AIS equipped vessels to reach your safe zone,

116 A-Series display - User reference manualAIS listThe AIS list provides collision-avoidance data for the highlighted target:To display the AIS List1

Chapter 10: AIS 11710.6 Messages and alarmsSafety messagesWhen AIS Safety Messages is on (controlled from the AIS Layer Setup Menu), incoming safety

118 A-Series display - User reference manualTo acknowledge an AIS alarm1. Press either the REMOVE MESSAGE or VIEW AIS ALARM LIST softkey.2. Acknowle

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12 A-Series display - User reference manualDeclaration of conformityRaymarine Ltd. declare that the A-Series Multifunction Displays are in compliance

12011Chapter 11: Data and Engine monitorsThe A-Series can display data from compatible equipment and engines connected to the NMEA and SeaTalkng input

Chapter 11: Data and Engine monitors 12111.1 System requirementsEngine requirements• Compatible engines only. Your engine requires a NMEA 2000 interf

122 A-Series display - User reference manualPreset data panelsThe data application has 5 preset panels, each of which provides a particular category o

Chapter 11: Data and Engine monitors 123To set engine and tachometer values1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button and select Panel Setup Menu.2. Set

124 A-Series display - User reference manual11.4 Customizing data panelsYou can customize each panel by changing any or all of the follow-ing attribu

Chapter 11: Data and Engine monitors 125

12612Chapter 12: System Setup and CustomizingThis chapter details the settings available on the system Setup menu.Chapter contents• 12.1 Page sets on

Chapter 12: System Setup and Customizing 12712.1 Page setsIf none of the default page sets suit you, you can edit them to dis-play the application a

128 A-Series display - User reference manual 12.3 Compass SetupThis option can be used to linearize, or ‘swing’, a Raymarine ST80 active c

Chapter 12: System Setup and Customizing 129For each tracked satellite, this screen provides:• satellite number• signal strength bar• status• azimuth

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130 A-Series display - User reference manual12.5 System-wide settingsThe following tables detail the options available under each of the system-wide

Chapter 12: System Setup and Customizing 131Date/Time Setup MenuDate./time settings are a sub-menu from the system setup menuUnits Setup MenuUnits set

132 A-Series display - User reference manualSystem Integration Setup Menu.System integration is a sub-menu from the system setup menu.Note: If AIS or

Chapter 12: System Setup and Customizing 1333. Select the appropriate alarms category from those available.System Alarms SetupSystem alarms sound in

134 A-Series display - User reference manualFishfinder Alarms Setup.Note: If a fishfinder is not detected, the alarm setup windows are greyed out.Offt

Chapter 12: System Setup and Customizing 135AIS Alarms SetupDisplay setupDangerous Targets AlarmSwitches the alarm for dangerous targets to on or off.

13613Chapter 13: Storing data and Chart / CF cardsCF (CompactFlash) cards expand the capabilities of your A-Series Multifunction Display. They provid

Chapter 13: Storing data and Chart / CF cards 13713.1 Card use and information Using CompactFlash cards enables you to expand the capabilities of yo

138 A-Series display - User reference manualUsing the card slotInserting a CompactFlash cardChart cards can be inserted and removed while a chart is d

Chapter 13: Storing data and Chart / CF cards 13913.2 Storing and retrieving dataYou can archive data to a CompactFlash card for safe-keeping or retr

142Chapter 2: Using the displayThis chapter gives details of the general operation of the A-Series display.Chapter contents• 2.1 Introduction on page

140 A-Series display - User reference manual13.3 Sending and receiving data with a computerYou can transfer and retrieve waypoints or routes to and f

Chapter 13: Storing data and Chart / CF cards 141Disabled data/functionsWhen Password Protection is ON and you have not entered a pass-word you cannot

14214Chapter 14: Maintenance and troubleshootingThis chapter deals with maintenance and troubleshooting for the A-Series Multifunction Display, and co

Chapter 14: Maintenance and troubleshooting 14314.1 Safety 14.2 Routine checksThe A-Series Multifunction Display is a sealed unit. Maintenance is th

144 A-Series display - User reference manual3. Allow the window to dry naturally.4. If any smears remain, very gently wipe the window with a clean m

Chapter 14: Maintenance and troubleshooting 145To apply a settings and data reset at power on:1. Press and hold the left-most softey whilst powering

146 A-Series display - User reference manualChart applicationWeather applicationSystem switches OFF• Check power supply cable is undamaged and that al

Chapter 14: Maintenance and troubleshooting 14714.5 Contacting RaymarineUsing the websiteFor the latest information on Raymarine products visit the w

148 A-Series display - User reference manualIn EuropeIn Europe, Raymarine support, service and accessories may be obtained from your authorized dealer

Chapter 14: Maintenance and troubleshooting 149 Balmain NSW 2041 Australia Tel: +61-2-9555-2522 Fax: +61-2-9555-2900 e-m

Chapter 2: Using the display 152.1 IntroductionThe A-Series Multifunction display combines advanced chart plot-ting and high definition digital fishf

150Appendix A: Disclaimers and licenses NAVIONICS CHART DATA END USER LICENSE AGREEMENTIMPORTANT NOTES: READ THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE

151NAVIGATION AND YOU SHOULD PURCHASE AN UPGRADED VERSION OF THE CARTOGRAPHY DATA INFORMATION FOR THE RELEVANT GEOGRAPHIC AREA. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBIL

152LIMITED WARRANTY: You purchased the Chart Data and Related Materials together with, or pre-loaded on, the Product. Navionics warrants that during t

153Notwithstanding any wording to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement shall exclude or in any way limit Navionics' or Raymarine's liabil

154ORINDIRECTLY BY THE PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCEOF OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR BY THE NEGLIGENCE, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, OF WSI AND/OR S

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16 A-Series display - User reference manualExtended SystemYour A-Series may connect to other equipment, for example to share data.Example extended sys

Chapter 2: Using the display 172.3 ApplicationsThe A-Series features are provided within a number of applications. Some applications are limited to c

18 A-Series display - User reference manualData3d chartRequires upgraded cartography (chart card).2.4 First time useWhen you first use your A-Series

Chapter 2: Using the display 19SimulatorYour A-Series display includes a simulator mode that enables you to practice operating the unit without data f

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20 A-Series display - User reference manual2.5 ControlsChart card slotOpen the cover to installCompactFlash cards SoftkeysPress to select the corres

Chapter 2: Using the display 212.6 OperationPowering the display ON/OFFTo Power ON:Press and hold the POWER key until the screen shows the Raymarine

22 A-Series display - User reference manualTo Zoom in or outUse the RANGE button to change the scale of the viewable area. Press ‘IN’ to see a smaller

Chapter 2: Using the display 232.7 Additional screen informationACKNOWLEDGEAIS ALARMDangerous TargetStatus bar• Gives information specific to each

24 A-Series display - User reference manualToolbars and softkeysA toolbar is a set of softkey labels which appear along the bottom of an application p

Chapter 2: Using the display 25Setup menusMenus are provided for you to make system or application changes.To use the Setup menus1. Press and hold th

26 A-Series display - User reference manual2. Enter the data. Press OK to save the changes.You can enter character text in upper- or lower-case but t

Chapter 2: Using the display 272. Either select the application page you want from the toolbar or toggle between the applications configured in the p

28 A-Series display - User reference manual2.9 Emergencies and warningsYou can use your A-Series display to mark the position of a man overboard (MOB

Chapter 2: Using the display 29• System alarms are triggered by A-Series applications, i.e the chart or fishfinder. When you cancel a system alarm, th

303Chapter 3: WaypointsThis chapter introduces waypoints and explains how to use them for navigation with your A-Series Multifunction Display.Chapter

Chapter 3: Waypoints 313.1 Introducing waypointsA waypoint is a position marked on a chart or fishfinder screen as a reference point or as a place to

32 A-Series display - User reference manual3D chart and CDI waypointsOn a 3D chart or Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) only the active waypoint is sho

Chapter 3: Waypoints 332. Using the trackpad move the cursor to the position where you want the waypoint.3. Press the WAYPOINT AT CURSOR softkey.4.

34 A-Series display - User reference manualView / edit waypoint detailsYou can view and edit the details of any waypoint that has been cre-ated and st

Chapter 3: Waypoints 352. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey3. Use the trackpad to select the waypoint to be edited.4. Press the VIEW AND

36 A-Series display - User reference manualErasing a waypointYou can erase any waypoint, except the active waypoint or one that is part of a saved rou

Chapter 3: Waypoints 373. Press SELECT GROUP A and select the group to move the waypoint from.4. Press SELECT GROUP B and select the group to move t

384Chapter 4: The chart applicationThe chart application of the A-Series Multifunction Display provides navigation, hazard awareness and planning feat

Chapter 4: The chart application 394.1 Chart safety and requirementsSafetyAlways check that your route is safe. Use the RANGE button to zoom in and c

4 A-Series display - User reference manualContentsImportant information ...10Warnings and Cautions ...

40 A-Series display - User reference manual4.2 The chartA typical chart view is shown below:Chart cardsWhen a chart card is present, the A-Series wil

Chapter 4: The chart application 41Your positionYour current position is represented by a boat symbol. Your position is also displayed in the data b

42 A-Series display - User reference manual4.3 Navigating to a specific pointThis is the simplest way of using the chart application for navigation.

Chapter 4: The chart application 434.4 Creating a routeA route is a series of waypoints used to navigate a course. A route is represented on-screen b

44 A-Series display - User reference manual3. Press USE WAYPOINT LIST.4. From the waypoint list, select the first waypoint to be used in the route.5

Chapter 4: The chart application 454.5 Following a routeYou select a route to follow either by either:• Selecting the Quick Route option at the time

46 A-Series display - User reference manual4.6 Editing routesA saved route can be edited in a variety of ways, you can:• Change the course of a route

Chapter 4: The chart application 47To change the name and color of a route;1. Press the ROUTES softkey. 2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey.

48 A-Series display - User reference manual4.7 Course deviation indicatorThe CDI gives you a ‘rolling road’ representation of your progress toward an

Chapter 4: The chart application 494.8 Using tracksA track is an on-screen trail that represents the course you have taken. This trail is made up of

5Creating a route ... 43Following a route... 45

50 A-Series display - User reference manualTo select a track for editing:1. Use the trackpad to highlight the required track.2. Press the REVIEW AND

Chapter 4: The chart application 51Range ringsRange rings are a series of concentric circles a set distance apart. They are used to help assess the di

52 A-Series display - User reference manual4.10 Chart presentationThe chart has a number of content layers and display modes provid-ing different kin

Chapter 4: The chart application 53Vector lengthThe length of the vectors is determined by the distance your boat will travel in a given time (This ti

54 A-Series display - User reference manualMotion mode options• Relative motion (RM)This is the default motion mode. In this mode the chart is re-draw

Chapter 4: The chart application 55or1. Open the Route or Track list.2. Highlight a route or track in the list.3. Toggle between SHOW and HIDE sett

56 A-Series display - User reference manual3. Press the TIDAL DATA or CURRENT DATA soft key. A dialog box appears containing additional data and a t

Chapter 4: The chart application 57To set the animation date:4. Press the SET DATE soft keys. The following soft key options appear in the toolbar:

58 A-Series display - User reference manualDetails of ports, port and business servicesRequires navionics chart card with port and business services d

Chapter 4: The chart application 59Panoramic and aerial photographsRequires navionics chart card with aerial photography.In some regions an aerial pho

6 A-Series display - User reference manualPresentation options ...80 Gain and power ...

60 A-Series display - User reference manual4.13 Chart setupThere are three ways you can change chart settings:• Chart Setup Menu.• Cartography Setup

Chapter 4: The chart application 61DatumThe Chart application and your paper charts must use the same datum to correlate accurately. The default datum

62 A-Series display - User reference manualSafety ContourAreas with depths shallower that the speci-fied value are shaded in a darker blue than those

Chapter 4: The chart application 63Chart scaleUse the Range key to change the scale of your chart view. When you zoom in, you see a smaller area of th

645Chapter 5: 3D chart applicationREQUIRES UPGRADED CARTOGRAPHYThe 3D chart gives you an accurate, three-dimensional view of the area around your vess

Chapter 5: 3D chart application 655.1 Safety and system requirementsSafetyRequirementsFor the 3D chart application to operate correctly, your A-Serie

66 A-Series display - User reference manualThe 3D chart has the following features:• Choice of operating modes; Active or Planning.• Ability to change

Chapter 5: 3D chart application 67Active action modeProvided that your system has a valid fix, this is the default mode when you first open the 3D cha

68 A-Series display - User reference manualTo select the view option1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.2. Press the 3D VIEW OPTIONS softkey.3. Toggl

Chapter 5: 3D chart application 695.3 Using the standard and 3D charts togetherIf the area in which you are navigating is unfamiliar, or visibility i

7Chapter 9:Navtex... 106Setting up Navtex... 107Selecti

70 A-Series display - User reference manualChart synchronizationChart synchronization enables you to synchronize heading, range and position informati

Chapter 5: 3D chart application 715.4 Aerial photography overlayYou can overlay aerial photography onto the 3D image. This can help you interpret the

726Chapter 6: Fishfinder applicationD MODELS ONLY.The fishfinder uses acoustic sounding to display fish, seabed structure, and underwater obstructions

Chapter 6: Fishfinder application 736.1 The fishfinder screenThe fishfinder displays a scrolling image of the seabed, updating from the right as your

74 A-Series display - User reference manual6.3 Interpreting the Fishfinder imageBottom indicationsThe bottom usually produces a strong echo. These im

Chapter 6: Fishfinder application 75Transducer frequencyYour transducer may support a number of frequencies.The same target will appear differently wh

76 A-Series display - User reference manualTo change the display mode1. Press the appropriate ADJUST... softkey.2. For dual frequency screens, selec

Chapter 6: Fishfinder application 77To select the zoom factor:1. Press the ZOOM softkey.2. On the ZOOM FACTOR key, toggle between pre-defined settin

78 A-Series display - User reference manualUsing A-Scope to view a live imageThe standard fishfinder display shows a historical record of fish-finder

Chapter 6: Fishfinder application 796.5 Changing the depth rangeYou can change the depth range for the fishfinder screen.You can choose from either:•

8 A-Series display - User reference manualCOG/SOG filter ...129System-wide settings...

80 A-Series display - User reference manual6.6 Presentation optionsThe PRESENTATION softkey gives you access to VRM features (for measuring depth and

Chapter 6: Fishfinder application 81TVG (Time Varied Gain)The TVG (Time Varied Gain) reduces clutter by varying the gain throughout the water column.

82 A-Series display - User reference manualMeasuring depth and distanceThe fishfinder display gives you various methods of measuring depth and distanc

Chapter 6: Fishfinder application 83To make a measurement using VRM1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.2. Press the VRM softkey.3. Toggle to ON.4. P

84 A-Series display - User reference manual6.7 Placing waypointsYou can pause the scrolling image to place a waypoint at a position or target that yo

Chapter 6: Fishfinder application 856.9 Fishfinder Setup MenuThis section describes the settings you can change using the fish-finder setup menu. The

86 A-Series display - User reference manualTo open the fishfinder setup menu1. Make a fishfinder window active.2. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU butto

Chapter 6: Fishfinder application 87Transducer settingsNearby vessels equipped with a fishfinder, or certain physical condi-tions (like hard seabeds),

887Chapter 7: Sirius weather (US only)Requires a Raymarine SR50 Sirius weather receiver.With a Raymarine SR50 Sirius Weather Receiver installed in you

Chapter 7: Sirius weather (US only) 897.1 System requirementsBefore you can use the weather application you need to:• Obtain a Sirius ID number. (For

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90 A-Series display - User reference manualSpecifying meteorological elementsYou can choose to view textual weather reports or animated graph-ics for

Chapter 7: Sirius weather (US only) 91Storm track symbolsPrecipitation (NOWRad)NOWRad displays the type and level of precipitation:Storm CastStorm cas

92 A-Series display - User reference manualSea surface temperature (SST)The temperature range of the sea surface is indicated by shading, from low tem

Chapter 7: Sirius weather (US only) 93Tropical storm dataTropical storm data can be displayed for a selected storm. The data includes:• The storm’s na

94 A-Series display - User reference manualWindThis option displays the current wind direction and magnitude. You can choose (using the Weather Setup

Chapter 7: Sirius weather (US only) 95Surface pressureThis option shows surface pressure data using standard meteoro-logical symbols.Viewing data for

96 A-Series display - User reference manual7.4 Viewing weather reportsThe following weather reports are available:• Tropical statements. • Marine war

Chapter 7: Sirius weather (US only) 97Displaying marine watchboxesWhen the marine watchboxes feature is ON (default), any regions for which a watchbox

98 A-Series display - User reference manual2. Select Weather Setup menu.FUNCTION OPTIONSirius Weather User IDDetails the Weather ID obtained from Sir

Chapter 7: Sirius weather (US only) 99