Standard Horizon CP1000C - Manual (Page 69)

GPS chartplotters Page 71
12. TROUBLE SHOOTING
The chartplotter does not turn On. The voltage or the polarity may not be correct. Make
sure that the correct voltage (10-35 volt dc) is present. Check also that the polarity is correct.
The chartplotter does not get a valid fix. The GPS Antenna may not be in a open sky
position or the antenna cable may not be properly connected. Make sure that no metal
obstacle is placed around the GPS Antenna acting as a shield for the antenna and
disconnect and connect again the antenna cable to the chartplotter. If, after 15 minutes, the
chartplotter does not get the fix, turn it Off and On again.
The chartplotter does not turn Off. The chartplotter may be in an unpredictable status.
If, after pressing [PWR] (for at least 3 seconds) the chartplotter does not turn Off, turn Off
the voltage.
The chartplotter screen becomes very dark after a long exposure to direct sunlight.
The internal temperature is very high. Control the contrast. Protect the chartplotter from
direct sunlight.
The chartplotter does not respond to any command. The chartplotter may be in an
unpredictable status. Try to turn Off, and then turn On. If the problem persists, erase the
memory) or remove power from the battery.
External devices are not receiving data from the chart chartplotter. The connections
or the Software settings may not be right. Check the connections or the settings.
The location of my fix is not shown correctly on the Chart Page. This is usually caused
when C-Map Geo-References a nautical chart. Contact C-Map with the latitude & Longitude
of your vessels position, the position where you think your vessels should be and with details
of the cartography areas, which can be seen by selecting the Chart Page, press [ENTER]
and move the ShuttePoint knob to select INFORMATION, move the ShuttlePoint to Source
of Data and press [ENTER]. Write down the “Compilation scale”, “{Notice to mariners”, and
“Horizontal datum”. Next contact C-Map USA at 508/477-8010 and advise the problem.