AvMap GeoPilot Plus - Manual (Page 29)

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North-up - will rotate the map automatically to keep North pointing toward the top of the display.
During North - up mode the Screen Amplifier is active. Depending on the Heading, the fix icon
is placed on one of the 8 positions. For example, if the Heading is 45°, the fix icon is placed on
the bottom left part of the screen (see Fig. 3.5.5). This method of icon placement allows for the
maximum view ahead of the aircraft at the given direction of travel.
The default map orientation is set to TRACK-UP.
Fig. 3.5.6 - 8 marks at the areas where the icon may appear
3.5.7 Map Presentation Settings
Map Presentation allows you to select the priority of the map display and color selections among
AERO+TERRESTRIAL/AERONAUTICAL/MARINE settings.
> ‘MENU’ + “MAP PRESENTATION” + ‘ENT’
The options are: Aero + Terrest, Aeronautical, Marine. The default setting is Aero + Terrest.
Aeronautical setting will change all land based detail to a light color to enhance the aeronautical
data. When using aviation and land based Compact Flashs, be sure this setting is on Aero +
Terrestrial. Switch to Marine when utilizing the C-MAP Marine Compact Flashs.
3.5.8 Automatic Information
The display of Automatic Information is controlled by this setting. The category of detail selected
will be displayed on the Moving Map automatically when the cursor is placed over the object.
> ‘MENU’ + “AUTOMATIC INFO” + ‘ENT’
The selection options are: OFF/AERO+TERREST /AERONAUTICAL/TERRESTRIAL/MARINE (refer
to Par. 3.3). If the category is turned Off, no details about objects will be displayed automatically.
(Full Info is can be viewed from the Cursor Menu.) The default setting is Aero + Terrest.
3.5.9 rangerings
Range rings, 30 degrees radials, added cross at rings center is selectable in TRACK_UP mode , in
the Fix position for increased Pilot Awareness .