Standard Horizon CPV550 Marine GPS System User Manual


 
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8. CREATING MARKS
Definitions:
MARK
Can be a stand alone position or be linked to a Route. A Mark is place on the Chart page
using [MARK/MOB] or by entering in information in the
Mark/Wpt List NEW MARK
selection.
WAYPOINTS
Always linked to a Route. Are placed on the Chart page using [RTE].
NOTE
The difference between a Mark and a Waypoint is
a. When a Route is created using WAYPOINTS and the ROUTE is deleted the WAYPOINTs are
also deleted.
b. If a Route is created using MARKS and the ROUTE is deleted the MARKs remain.
8.0 CREATING A NEW MARK USING THE CHART PAGE
1. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the desired or approx Lat/Lon and press [MARK/MOB].
2. You will notice a Mark is placed under the location of the Cursor and a popup window
is shown with the exact Lat/Lon of the Mark.
3. If the position is incorrect press [E
DIT] that will allow you to change the position, Mark
name, icon type and color of the icon.
Vessel location
Mark placed under Cursor
Lat/Lon of Mark, DST/BRG
from vessel location
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1
4
Press Soft Key to show the
Marks/Waypoint List, to edit,
to move or to delete Mark
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1
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Figure 8.0 - Mark creation
8.1 EDITING A MARK
If a Mark has previously been created and you wish to Edit it, move Cursor over the top of the Mark.
Figure 8.1 - Mark editing
1. After a Mark is created, press [EDIT] to show the edit popup window.
2. Use the ShuttlePoint knob to change to the desired Mark Icon, when finished press
[ENT].
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right to select the Mark Name. Press [ENT] and the