12 measuring depth by the vrm, 13 fish and bottom alarms – Furuno GP-1600F User Manual

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3.12 Measuring Depth by the VRM

The VRM, which is always displayed, measures depth. Place it on
the object you wish to know the depth by pressing the [▲] or [▼]
key. Depth is digitally displayed above the VRM.

200k

132

0

40

80

120

160

58.3

CSE 180.0° SPD 16.8kt

DEP 113.6 ft TMP 16.0 °C

3D

12.0V

POS 34° 26.245' N 135° 41.232' E

VRM Depth

Figure 3-18 Location of VRM depth indication

3.13 Fish and Bottom Alarms

Fish alarm

This alarm alerts you by aural and visual alarms when a fish echo
is within the preset alarm range.

Bottom alarm

This alarm function alerts you when the seabed enters into the speci-
fied alarm zone.

Setting the fish and bottom alarms

1) Press the [MENU ESC] key.

2) Press the [5] key to select ALARM SETUP.

3) Press the [▼] or [▲] key to select FISH or BOTTOM. (If you

are on page 1 of the menu, press [▼] several times to go to
page 2.

4) Press the [s] key to turn on the alarm.

5) Enter alarm range with numeral keys.

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