Furuno 1734C Marine GPS System User Manual


 
2. RADAR OPERATION
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2.2 Transmitting, Stand-by
1. Confirm that the network radar is plugged in.
2. Press the DISP key to select a radar display.
3. Press the POWER/BRILL key momentarily.
4. Press the RADAR STBY soft key to highlight TX on its label.
5. Press the RETURN soft key.
When the radar picture is not required, but you want keep it in a state of readiness, press
the RADAR TX soft key to highlight STBY on its label.
2.3 Tuning
The radar receiver can be tuned automatically or manually, and the default tuning method is
automatic. If you require manual tuning, do the following:
1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu.
2. Press the RADAR DISPLAY SETUP soft key.
3. Select TUNING, then press the EDIT soft key.
AUTO
MAN
TUNING
Tuning bar
Tuning window
4. Choose MAN.
5. Adjust the ENTER knob until the tuning bar is at its longest position.
6. Press the MENU key to close the menu.
Note: If the auto setting does not provide satisfactory tuning, ask your dealer how to
re-adjust tuning.
2.4 Adjusting the Gain
The GAIN key adjusts the gain sensitivity of the radar receiver. It works in a manner similar
to that of volume control of a broadcast receiver, which amplifies received signals.
The proper setting is such that the background noise is just visible on the screen. If your
gain setting is too low, weak echoes may be missed. On the other hand, excessive gain
yields too much background noise; strong targets may be missed because of the poor
contrast between desired echoes and the background noise on the display.
To adjust the receiver sensitivity, transmit on long range, and then do the following: