J Nav500 Instr

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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HEAD OFFICE &

SALES DEPT.
MAIN PLANT
CODE No.7ZPNA0115
MODEL DC-50-NWZ-4551
Made in JAPAN
Akasaka Twin Tower(MAIN),

17-22, Akasaka 2-chome, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 107-8432 JAPAN
Phone : +81-3-3584-8711
: +81-3-3584-8715
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Mar. 1998 (First Edition)
May. 1998 KP (2500)
GPS NAVIGATOR
NWZ-4551
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GPS Navigator J-NAV500
General Information
Thank you for purchasing the GPS Navigator J-NAV500. This navigator obtains position data
from a GPS/DGPS receiver and can shows all types of marine navigation displays.
Before attempting to operate this unit, read this instruction manual thoroughly to correctly and safely
operate this unit in accordance with the warning instructions and operation procedures in this manual.
Keep this instruction manual in an easily accessible location so that you can refer to it in the event of
a failure or other problem.
Before you begin

Related symbols
In this manual, and on the equipment, there are several labels to call your attention to important items that, if not handled correctly, could present danger to yourself or property. The
labels used and their meaning are described below.
Read through the safety instructions and make sure you fully understand them before you
read the rest of the manual.
WARNING
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in
CAUTION
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided or handled

correctly, may result in injury or property damage, but not
death or serious injury and is extremely likely to cause

minor injury or property damage.
likely to lead to serious personal injuries.
Symbol examples
Equilateral triangles alert the user to a possible danger (danger or warning) that
Dangerous
voltage
may be caused by wrongful operation or misuse of this product.

The symbol inside the triangle graphically represents the actual danger. (The
example on the left warns the user of the danger of electric shock.)
White circles with a 45 slash angled downward from upper left to lower right
notifies the user that specific actions are prohibited to prevent possible danger.
Disassembly
prohibited
Prohibition
The symbol inside the circle is a graphical representation of the actual prohibited
action. (The example on the left notifies the user that disassembly is prohibited.)
Black filled-in circles instruct the user to carry out a specific obligatory action to
Remove plug!
Instruction
prevent possible danger.

The symbol inside the circle is a graphical representation of the actual action to
be carried out. (The example on the left instructs the user to remove the plug from
the outlet.)
Safety Precautions
WARNING
Do not disassemble or modify this unit. Otherwise, a fire,
an electrical shock, or a failure may occur.
Do not remove or insert the power cable with wet hands.

Otherwise, you may suffer from an electrical shock.
Do not use voltage other than 12 VDC.

Otherwise, a fire, an electrical shock, or a failure may
occur.
Do not fray, damage or modify the power cable. When a

heavy object is placed on the cable or the cable is heated,
pulled, or forcibly bent, the cable will be broken resulting in
a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not operate this unit while you are also steering the vessel as this may lead to an accident.
In the event that smoking or burning odors are detected,

immediately terminate operation of the set and contact
our company, branch, or local office. Continuing operation as is may cause a fire or electrical shock. Never
attempt to service the interior of this set.
CAUTION
This unit does not automatically assess position information. It is the users responsibility to judge position and navigational information.
Do not drop this unit into water. When water enters the unit,
a failure may occur.
When removing the power cord, be sure to remove the

power cord terminal correctly. If the power cord is pulled,
the cord may be damaged resulting in a fire or an electrical
shock.
When cleaning the surface, do not use any organic
solvent such as thinner or benzine, Otherwise, the
painting on the surface may be damaged.
For cleaning the surface, remove the dust and grease
with clean dry cloth.
See List of Offices on the back cover of this instruction manual for information on addresses and
telephone numbers of sales departments, subsidiaries, branch offices and service centers of Japan Radio
Co., Ltd.
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Contents
General Information .............................................................................. 1
Before you Begin ................................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 3
Outside View ......................................................................................... 5
Definition of Terms ................................................................................ 8
1.
Overview ..................................................................................... 10
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
2.
Names and Functions of Parts ................................................... 13

2.1
2.2
3.
Functions ................................................................................................................ 10
Features .................................................................................................................. 11
Equipment supplied ................................................................................................ 11
Structure ................................................................................................................. 12
Equipment connections .......................................................................................... 12
Operation panel ...................................................................................................... 13
Rear panel ............................................................................................................... 15
Installation................................................................................... 16
3.1
Display installation ................................................................................................. 16

3.1.1 Choosing the location.................................................................................. 17
3.1.2 Mounting the unit ........................................................................................ 17
3.2 Cable connections .................................................................................................. 19
3.2.1 GPS/DGPS receiver connection ................................................................. 19
3.2.2 Power cable connection .............................................................................. 19
3.2.3 Ground connection ...................................................................................... 21
3.3 EMC Installation & service guidelines ................................................................... 22
3.3.1 Installation ................................................................................................... 22
3.3.2 Check Before Going to Sea ......................................................................... 22
3.3.3 Servicing and Safety ................................................................................... 22
4.
Operation .................................................................................... 23
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
Overview ................................................................................................................ 23
Turning the unit on/off ............................................................................................ 24
Selecting display language ..................................................................................... 25
Switching between Main Display Modes ............................................................... 26
Main Display Modes .............................................................................................. 28
4.5.1 POSITION display mode ............................................................................ 28
4.5.2 NAVIGATION display mode ...................................................................... 32
4.5.3 CDI display mode ....................................................................................... 32
4.5.4 PLOT display mode and setting the plot scale ............................................ 33
4.5.5 WAYPOINT display mode .......................................................................... 34
4.5.6 ROUTE display mode ................................................................................. 34
4.5.7 STATUS/SF display mode .......................................................................... 35
4.6 Basic menu selection operations ............................................................................ 37

4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
Adjusting Contrast and Backlighting ..................................................................... 39

Setting Alarms (Arrival/Anchor/Off-course/DGPS) .............................................. 39
Navigation using direct route (GOTO) ................................................................... 41
Navigation according to route plan ........................................................................ 42
Entering current position as a waypoint [EVENT] ................................................ 43
Man-Overboard Mode ............................................................................................ 44
Position Display Mode/Position Correction/Geodetic System Correction/
Magnetic Compass Correction ............................................................................... 44
4.14 Setting Navigation Display Modes and Units ........................................................ 46
4.15 Setting CDI range and Display Time Format ......................................................... 47
4.16 Setting Plotting Information ................................................................................... 47
4.17 Entering Waypoints ................................................................................................ 48
4.17.1 Editing Waypoint Lists ................................................................................ 48
4.17.2 Storing waypoints ........................................................................................ 50
4.17.3 Erasing, copying and measuring waypoints ................................................ 52
4.17.4 Sorting waypoint list ................................................................................... 54
4.18 Setting Route Plans ................................................................................................ 54
4.18.1 Making a route plan .................................................................................... 55
4.18.2 Editing route plan ........................................................................................ 56
4.18.3 Erasing route plans ...................................................................................... 57
4.19 Setting GPS information ......................................................................................... 58
4.19.1 Setting positioning mode and averaging time ............................................. 58
4.19.2 Initializing GPS/DGPS receiver .................................................................. 59
4.19.3 TD initializing ............................................................................................. 60
4.19.4 Setting DGPS beacon .................................................................................. 61
4.20 Setting Data Output and transmit memory data ...................................................... 62
4.21 Displaying the Simulator Mode .............................................................................. 64
4.22 Performing Master Reset ........................................................................................ 65
5.
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7.
Maintenance and Inspection ....................................................... 66

After-sales Service ...................................................................... 67
Disposal ...................................................................................... 68
7.1
7.2
Disposal of Navigator ............................................................................................. 68

Handling Used Lithium Batteries ........................................................................... 68
8.
Specifications.............................................................................. 69
Appendices ......................................................................................... 71
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Message list .............................................................................................. 71

Geodetic system Table .............................................................................. 73
NMEA0183 output sentence and data format ........................................... 75
Waypoint/Route Plan Data In/Output ....................................................... 80
Waypoint List ............................................................................................ 81
How to address inquiries List of Offices Back Cover
Definition of Terms
GPS satellite
GPS stands for Global Positioning System. One of several

satellites launched by the US Department of Defense to establish a military navigational aid system.
DGPS
The process of correcting the inaccuracies of GPS position data

from GPS satellites by receiving a beacon receiver (via a beacon station) in a base station whose exact position is known.
Position fixing
The process of deriving the current location of a vessel using

GPS or DGPS receiver.
2D (two-dimensional)
Position fixing using satellites and height information.
3D (three-dimensional)
Position fixing using satellites information only from four or

more satellites
HDOP
Indicates the accuracy of position fixing. The smaller the number shows the more accurate the position fixing.
When the satellites are grouped together, HDOP increases and
position fixing accuracy is poor; when the satellites are far apart,
HDOP decreases and position fixing accuracy is enhanced.
Loran C time difference
Information for deriving current position by calculating the time

difference between a master station and secondary station of the
Loran C system. (Information designed for users experienced
in the use of the Loran C navigation system)
TD
Time difference. The time difference between a master station

and secondary station of the Loran C system.
Route plan
A plan that registers a series of waypoints in a navigational path.
CDI
Course Deviation Indicator. Information that indicates the extent you have strayed from the route of deviation and the direction to steer.
Arrival alarm
An alarm indicating that the vessel has come within the set distance of a waypoint.
Anchor alarm
An alarm indicating that the vessel has deviated more than the
set distance from a waypoint.
Off-course alarm
An alarm indicating that the vessel has deviated more than a set
distance from a predetermined course.
Automatic sequencing mode
Function that automatically steps from one waypoint to the next

when the arrival perpendicular point has been detected.
Manual sequencing mode
The unit sounds the arrival alarm and the operator will manually
press key to step to next leg in the route plan when it is safe to
do so.
Default value
Factory set value
NMEA0183
National Marine Electrical Association 0183. Association establishing international standards for communications between
navigational equipment and the standard established by NMEA.
Master reset
A function for clearing all settings and returning to the factory

set values (default values). Two types of master resets are provided. A soft reset clears all data except for waypoint and route
plan data. A hard reset clears all data.
Initialization
It takes up to 20 minutes to GPS position fixing when it is used

for the first time or after a master reset has been performed.
This time can be reduced by entering initialization values such
as estimate position, time and antenna height.
1. Overview
1.1 Functions
Attaching an optional GPS/DGPS receiver (GPS 100 or DGPS 200) makes it possible to turn the GPS
Navigator J-NAV500 into a GPS/DGPS navigational system. This navigational system uses GPS satellites to calculate accurate positions anywhere in the world and under any weather conditions 24 hours
a day. This navigator displays navigational paths to entered waypoints using position data. There are
the following four navigation displays:
POSITION
Displays the latitude and longitude of the current position. It also displays the bearing and distance to a waypoint, course, speed, etc. and
the Loran C time difference.
NAVIGATION
Displays the bearing and distance to a waypoint, deviation and correct

steering direction to the route, and time to arrival to a destination.
CDI
Selections can be made to display the desired information.

Displays a graphic representation of course deviation. It also displays
PLOT
correct steering direction, course and speed.

Displays a graphic representation of the route line, the tracked line and
waypoints. Waypoints are indicated by symbols or alphabetic characters.
There is also a [STATUS] display showing status information such as satellite number, beacon frequency and receiving level.
A total of 499 waypoints and 20 route plans can be entered in the navigator. A single press of the
key can turn any current location into a waypoint. Someone should fall overboard, press the
key for an instant graphic representation of that position and the route to return to this position.
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1.2 Features
This navigator is equipped with the following features.
Large backlit dot matrix liquid crystal display

The large display makes it easy to view the information provided by the many display modes. The
backlit keyboard keys facilitate night operation.
Graphic representation
The CDI display mode allows you to get the direction to steer at a glance, supports safe navigation
and saves fuel.
The plot display mode displays the symbols registering the route and each waypoint.
Menu driven easy operation
The display menus facilitate operation by showing what to do next. Menu selections and data
entry are performed with an easy-to-use dial.
Customize
The great number of features provided makes it possible to customize functions and build your
own navigation system.

One-touch removal and installation
The display can easily be removed or installed by pressing the button on the rear panel.
Support for seven display languages is provided.
1.3 Equipment supplied

The table below lists items that are included with your J-NAV500. If an item is missing, contact your
JRC dealer for assistance.
Item
Display unit
Description
NWZ-4551
Q'ty
1
Remarks
Bracket
Power cable
MPBX35850
CFQ-8410
1
1
Included with the navigator

Length 1.8 m, with a fuse (2 A)
Fuse
Tapping screws
MF60NR-2A
MPTG30149
1
1
Spare fuse (2A)

4 pcs.
Instruction manual
DC50-NWZ-4551
English
The following optional accessories are also available.

Flush mount kit:
DGPS receiver:
MPTG30432
DGPS200
GPS receiver:
24 VDC power supply unit:
GPS100
NBG-121
AC power supply unit:
NBG-122
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1.4 Structure
The outside view of the display unit is shown below.
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Figure 1-1
UNIT : mm
WEIGHT : Less than 0.9kg
1.5 Equipment connections

Equipment connections are shown below.
GPS/DGPS receiver
(optional GPS 100 or DGPS 200)
PUSH
MODE
12 VDC power/input Data I/O

(Power cable supplied)
MENU
GOTO
MOB
CONT
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To vessel ground
Figure 1-2
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2. Names and Functions of Parts

2.1 Operation panel
The illustration shows the keys on the operation panel and their functions.
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3
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5
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Figure 2-1
No.
Name
Mode
Function
Press this key in mode exept [ MOB ] to select main display mode.
Press this key in the [ Select Mode ] display to return to previous
display mode.
Dial
Down
Turn to select menu. (Turn dial counterclockwise to scroll downward and turn it clockwise to scroll upward.)
Selects menu items.
Up
ENT (Press dial)
Sets numeric values when menu items are numeric entry. (The
numbers change faster, when the dial is turned faster.)
Press the dial to select a menu or to enter a setting.

When following a route sequence manually, use the dial to step
the next waypoint.
This function is available in the following display modes:
[POSITION]. [NAVIGATION]. [CD] displays
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No.
Name
Function
Menu
Displays the menus for each display mode.
GOTO
Use this key to select to destination (see Section 4.9, Navigation

using direct routes (GOTO). This key function is available in the
following display modes:
[ POSITION ] , [ NAVIGATION ] , [ CDI ] and [ PLOT ] displays
Event
Registers the current position (buoy or fishing point) as a waypoint.

This key function is available in the following major display modes:
[ POSITION ] , [ NAVIGATION ] , [ CDI ] , [ PLOT ] and [ MOB ]
displays.
Power
Turns on the power.

key to turn off the power.
Press this key and the
Press this key while holding down the
key to perform a
soft reset.
Soft reset: All registered data except waypoints and
route plan are set to the default Values (factory
settings).
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Clear
Contrast
Adjusts contrast and brightness of the backlight. This key function

is available in all display modes.
MOB
Man overboard (position where a person fell overboard). This key

function is available in all display modes. (To return to previous
display mode, press this key for 3 seconds.)
Resets items before the dial was pressed.

In the Select Mode display, press this key to return to the previous
display.
2.2 Rear panel

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GPS/DGPS
11
DC PWR/DATA
12
E
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Figure 2-2
No.
Name
10
Release button
11
GPS/DGPS
12
DC PWR/DATA
13
E terminal
Function
Press this button to remove the display unit from the bracket.
Connector for GPS or DGPS receiver (GPS 100 or DGPS 200)
Connects supplied power cable.

(Includes data I/O lines)
Terminal for connecting to vessel ground.
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3. Installation
3.1 Display installation
CAUTION
Install this unit at least 1 meter away from a magnetic compass. Otherwise, the unit
may cause the compass to indicate unreliably.
3.1.1 Choosing the location

When choosing a location to mount this unit, please consider the following two criteria for the site.
The best location to provide ease of operation and viewing of the unit.
The best location to provide protection from environmental elements. Avoid locations exposed
to direct sunlight and salt spray. Also avoid improperly ventilated locations and places exposed
to high temperatures.
The unit can be screw-mounted on a chart tabletop. Figure 3-1 shows the mount of free space required
around the unit.
UNIT : mm
10
10
Tabletop
Figure 3-1
Make sure that these space requirements are met.
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3.1.2 Mounting the unit
CAUTION
When installing this unit on a tabletop, use the designated screws to secure the bracket
to a stable wooden surface. Otherwise, the unit could fall and it may cause human
injury or property damage.
Mount the unit according to the following steps.

(1) Determine the mounting location of the unit and mark the holes of the four screws. Figure 3-2
shows the distance between the holes.
(2) Press the release button to remove the unit from the bracket. (See fig. 3-3)
(3) Secure the bracket to the mounting location with the four supplied tapping screws.
(4) Mount the display unit to the bracket. Make sure that the display unit is firmly attached to the
bracket.
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(5) Adjust the unit to the best viewing angle. (See fig. 3-4)
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UNIT : mm
Figure 3-2 Bracket dimensions
Figure 3-3
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Figure 3-4
As shown below, an optional flush mount kit can be used to wallmount the navigator. For information
on mounting, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the kit.
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3.2 Cable connections

The connectors on the rear panel are shown in Figure 2-2.
CAUTION
When the GPS/DGPS receiver has been installed, route the surplus cable from the
receiver at a distance of 30 cm or more from this unit to prevent interference from
occurring in other communication devices.
3.2.1 GPS/DGPS receiver connection

The unit provides with a 12 VDC power supply for a GPS/DGPS receiver (GPS 100 or DGPS 200).
The GPS/DGPS receiver operates when the unit is turned on, and it displays current position and other
GPS status informations received from satellite signals.
Connection procedure:
Connect the GPS/DGPS receiver cable to the GPS/DGPS connector on the rear panel of the unit.
3.2.2 Power cable connection
WARNING
When the equipment is used with a floating battery, do not touch the ground connector on this unit and vessel ground simultaneously. Otherwise, you may suffer from a
electrical shock.
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CAUTION
Do not connect this unit and the GPS/DGPS receiver to ground when used with a
floating battery. Should they be connected to ground, large current will flow from this
unit or the GPS/DGPS receiver to ground and could cause fire or equipment breakdown.
When the data signal cables are not to be used, insulate the cable ends using
insulation tape to prevent cable short-circuit. Otherwise, the equipment may be
damaged.
Connect the red cable to the plus terminal and the black cable to the negative terminal
of the 12 VDC power supply. Note that reversing the cables could lead to equipment
damage.
Use only a fuse with the designated rating. Use of other fuses could lead to fire or
breakdown.
Model ; MF60NR-2A
Figure 3-5 is a power cable wiring diagram. The power cable include the following wires: +12 VDC,
-12 VDC, DATA COM, DATA OUT+ and DATA IN+. Each wire is labeled.
White
DATA IN+
Make indicating pin 1 location
5
4
Red
Black
+12 VDC
12VDC
Fuse 2A
Green
Yellow
DATA COM
DATA OUT+
Figure 3-5
The unit is intended for use on vessels with 12 VDC power systems and can operate as long as the DC
supply is maintained between 10.8 and 16 volts. The DC power system can be negative ground or can
be used without a ground connection in a floating power supply.
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However, the unit cannot be used on positive ground vessels.
Power lead connections

1. Connect the black -12 VDC power cable to the negative pole of the vessel battery.
2. Connect the red +12 VDC power cable to the positive pole of the vessel battery.
3. Firmly connect the power cables in the DC PWR/DATA connector on the rear panel of the unit.
On a large ship, connect the power cable leads to the DC distribution board. Since a 2 A fuse is
used in the unit, connect it to a circuit breaker with 3 A or greater capacity.

On a small ship, connect the power cables directly to the main battery insulation switch or breaker.
Connect the unit to its own circuit breaker. Do not connect it to a circuit breaker also used for radar
and other equipment.
To avoid electromagnetic interference, route the wiring of the unit as much as possible away from
other equipment.
The power consumption of the unit is 6 watts when a GPS/DGPS receiver is connected; since line
loss becomes a problem at lengths of 3 meters or more, thicker cable has to be used. Use #12
AWG for cable length between 6 to 12 meters.
Data signal cable connections

The DATA OUT+, DATA IN+ and DATA COM signal cables can be used to connect to external
equipment using serial data connections. NMEA0183 sentences are output at all time.
Data signal cable connections
Connect the DATA OUT+ (yellow), DATA IN+ (white) and DATA COM (green) cables to the
serial port of external equipment.
3.2.3 Ground connection

To connect to a beacon receiver with a whip antenna, a ground connection is required to improve
receiving performance. If the ships battery is a connected to negative ground, you can ground the
equipment using the hull of the vessel. If the ships battery is not connected to ground, use an insulating
DC-DC converter between the battery and the navigator before making a ground connection.
(Use an NBG-121 insulating converter for a 24 VDC battery.)
Connect the E terminal on the back of the unit to the nearest vessel ground. Use #10 AWG or
thicker cable.
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3.3 EMC INSTALLATION & SERVICE GUIDELlNES

IMPORTANT NOTE
All JRC equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the marine
environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but good installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
Although every effort has been taken to ensure that they will perform under all conditions, it is important to understand what factors could affect the operation of the product. Complete installation instructions are provided in Section 3 of this manual. Some preliminary suggestions are made below.
3.3.1 Installation
To avoid the risk of operating problems, all JRC equipment and cables connected to it should be:
At least 1 m (3 feet) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e.g. VHF
transceivers, cables and antennas. In the case of SSB transceivers, the distance should be increased 2m (7 ft).
More than 2m (7 ft) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam can normally be assumed to
spread 30 degrees above and below the radiating element.
The equipment should be supplied from a battery other than that used to start the engine. Voltage
drops below 10.8 V in the power supply to our products can cause the equipment to reset. Although this will not damage the equipment, it will cause loss of information and could change the
operating mode.
Use JRC designated cables at all times. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC
performance and should therefore be avoided unless specifically suggested in the installation
manual.
3.3.2 Check Before Going to Sea
Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by radio
transmission, engine starting, low battery voltage, or other problems.

In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from being affected by
external influences. In general this will not damage the equipment, but it can lead to it resetting, or
may momentarily result in faulty operation.
3.3.3 Servicing and Safety
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JRC equipment should be serviced only by authorized JRC service engineers. They will ensure
that service procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance, There are no user
serviceable parts in any JRC product.
The unit generates high voltages, so do not touch the cables or connectors when the power is on.
Always report any EMC related problem to your nearest JRC dealer. We will use such information
to improve our quality standards.
4. Operation
4.1 Overview
When the setup operations described in Chapter 3 have been completed, turn on the power to start
operation. This chapter describes the basic flow of operations. The bold line boxes indicate user operations.
For information on messages output during operation, see Message Table in Appendix A.
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4.2 Turning the unit on/off
Press
to turn on the unit.
Press
and
simultaneously to turn off the unit.
Display changes when the unit is turned on

When the unit is turned on, the displays are shown in the order given below: When position fixing is
completed, the [POSITION] display is shown.
[Version]
[Self-test result]
GPS status information
After position fixing
Position fixing the first time the navigator is used or after a master reset takes about 20
minutes. (Subsequent position fixing takes about 1 minute.) To shorten this time, perform
the operation described in Section 4.19.2, Initializing GPS/DGPS receiver.
For information on data error display, see the message list in Appendix A .
Master reset
This navigator is equipped with the following reset functions. For example, if the internal battery or the
ROM IC is replaced, a master reset would have to be performed.
When resetting the navigator, perform Initializing GPS/DGPS receiver as described in section 4.19.2
when correcting for local time.
1. Soft reset
This reset clears all data except registered waypoints and route plans.
Key operated soft reset

key while holding down the
Press the
Menu selected soft reset

See Section 4.22, To perform a master reset.
key.
2. Hard reset
This reset clears all data including registered waypoints and route plans.
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Menu selected hard reset

See Section 4.22, To perform a master reset.
4.3 Selecting display language

The display language is set to English at the factory before shipment and reverts to this setting after a
master reset. Use the following steps to set it to desired language. One of the following seven language
can be set.
LANGUAGE: English (default)/Deutsch/Francais/Espanol/Norsk/Italiano/
Display example
[Select Mode]
[Navigation]
[Navigation Menu]
(1) After position fixing, the [ POSITION ] display mode appears.

Press
to display the Select Mode.
(2) Turn
to select [ NAVIGATION ] and press
to confirm it. This action displays the
[ NAVIGATION ] display mode.
(3) Press
to display the [ NAVIGATION MENU ] .
(4) Turn
to select [ LANGUAGE ] and press
(5) Turn
to select desired language and press
. [ ENGLISH ] is now highlighted.
. Check that the selected language is
displayed.
(6) Press
to return to [ NAVIGATION ] display mode.
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4.4 Switching between Main Display Modes

This section describes how to switch between the Main display modes, then what display modes can be
selected from which main display mode. There are seven Main display modes. When the unit is
turned on and GPS position fixing is performed, the [ POSITION ] display mode.
POSITION
: Displays current position and navigation information
NAVIGATION : Displays bearing, distance, course deviation and other navigation information
CDI
: Shows a graphic representation of course deviation
PLOT
: Shows a graphic representation of track line and route line to waypoints
WAYPOINT
: Mode for displaying and setting waypoints
ROUTE
: Displays route plan numbers
STATUS S/F
: Displays a variety of GPS satelite information including beacon information
1. Switching between Main display modes
The example given below shows how to switch from the [ POSITION ] display mode to the
[ NAVIGATION ] display mode.
(The numbers in the text correspond to numbers in the illustration.)
1
Press
to display the [ Select Mode ] display mode.
2 Turn
to select the [ NAVIGATION ] display mode. [ NAVIGATION ] is highlighted.
3 Press
(Dial). (In descriptions given below, pressing
will be used to mean pressing
.) The [ NAVIGATION ] display mode appears.

All seven main display modes can be displayed in the same manner.
2. Screens that can be selected from the main display modes
As shown in the figure, the keys that can be used in each display mode are shown. As you get used to
operating the navigator, a glance at the figure will be all you need to know how to operate the navigator.
The following is a brief description of keys used in main display mode operations.
: Displays the [ Select Mode ] . This key is available in all modes except [ MOB ] .
: Emergency key function used to mark a spot someone fell overboard. (This
key is available in all modes.)
: Selects the menus of each Main display mode.

/
: Sets the [ DIRECT ROUTE ] and [ EVENT ] . (These keys are available in the
[ POSITION ] , [ NAVIGATION ] , [ CDI ] and [ PLOT ] display modes.)
: Adjust contrast and backlighting brightness. (This key is available in all displays)
in the [ PLOT ] display mode: Plot scale can be selected.
3. Selectable display mode from the Select Mode display

As shown in the figure, the [ Select Mode ] display shows the display mode and detailed menus after.
The following operations can be performed in these two modes.
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: Selects (highlights) Main display mode.

or
: Displays previous Main display mode.

Display Changes
[Main display modes]

[[STATUS] display mode]
[[ROUTE] display mode]
[Select Mode display mode]
[[WAYPOUNT] display mode]
[Plot scale]
display mode
0.5 sec
[[PLOT] display mode]
[[CDI] display mode]
[[NAVIGATION] display mode]
0.5 sec
[[POSITION] display mode]

3
To previous display mode
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4.5 Main Display Modes

This section describes how to interpret the seven main display modes.
Display modes where waypoints and route plans have already been set are used in the examples.
For information on items shared by each display mode, see Section 4.5.1, Position display mode.
4.5.1 POSITION display mode

This display mode shows current position and navigation informations. The following items are displayed in the [Position] display mode.
The data displayed in this display mode can be changed in the menus.
[Latitude/Longitude] display mode

Display mode name
Waypoint number
[Loran C Time Difference] display mode
Time
Route plan number

Waypoint name
Current position
Navigation
information
Position fix status
Navigation alarm
1 Display mode name

Indicates that the [ POSITION ]
display mode is shown.
2 Time (hour: min)

Displays the current time derived from GPS data.
The character L (default value) indicates local time and U indicates universal time.
(For more information, see Section 4.15, Setting CDI range and Display Time Format.)
3 Route plan number
Displays the currently selected route plan number (R01 to R20). The symbol A indicates that route
plan are automatically stepped. No symbol is displayed for manual step. (See Section 4.10, Navigation
according to route plans.)
The message WPT NO DEST is showed when no waypoint has been selected in a route plan or direct
route selection.
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4
Waypoint number
Displays the number of currently selected waypoint for destination.

Example: WPT 001
WPT: waypoint
001: waypoint number
When waypoints are registered through events, a D or G is appended to the waypoint number to
indicate the position fixing of GPS or DGPS, respectively.
5 Waypoint name
Displays the name registered for a waypoint.
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Current position
The position is displayed in the following two ways.

1. Latitude and longitude (default)
2. Loran C time differences
The time difference display is designed for users of the Loran C navigation system.
(See Section 4.13, Position Display Mode/Position Correction/Geodetic System Correction/Magnetic
Compass Correction.)
Navigation information
Displays one of the following data

1. BRG/DTG/COG/SOG (default)
2. BRG/DTG/XTE/TTG
3. CMG/VTD/COG/SOG
BRG
DTG
: Bearing to destination (unit: )

: Distance to go to destination
COG
Unit : nautical miles (nm) (default), sm, km

: course over ground (unit: )
SOG
XTE
: average speed of ship (speed over ground )

Unit : kt (knots) (default) (when the distance unit is nm), mh (when the distance
unit is sm), kh (km/hour) (when the distance unit is km)
: Cross track error. Deviation from course and direction to steer (unit: 0.01 nautical miles)
Steering required to return to the planned course is indicated by L (left) and R
TTG
(right).
: Time to go until arrival at destination (unit: hour, minute)
CMG
VTD
: Bearing (unit: ) to the current position as viewed from the origin

: Velocity toward destination
Unit : kt (knots) (default) (when the distance unit is nm), mh (when the distance
unit is sm), kh (km/hour) (when the distance unit is km)
(See Section 4.14, Setting Navigation Display Modes and Units.)
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A t after the figure for BRG, COG and CMG indicates true bearing, while m indicates that
magnetic compass correction has been made.)
8 Position fix status

This position is displayed GPS position fix status.
When a problem has occurred in position fixing, HDOP, NO FIX or DGPS alarm is displayed.
For information on alarms, see Appendix A, Message list.
When a GPS/DGPS receiver cannot calculate the position after one position fix, the message
[ No Fix ] is displayed and the alarm sounds. The alarm sounds can be canceled by pressing
The alarm sounds once when the DGPS receiver switches from DGPS position fixing to
GPS position fixing. (When DGPS alarm set.)
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Navigation alarm
Displays alarms by selecting.
ARV (arrival alarm)
The alarm sounds and the characters ARV flash when the ship comes inside a set distance from a
waypoint.
ANC (anchor alarm)

When the ship drifts beyond the set distance from a waypoint, the alarm sounds and the characters
ANC flash.
XTE (off-course alarm)
When the ship strays off course by more than the set distance, the alarm sounds and the characters
XTE flash.
(See Section 4.8, Setting Alarms (Arrival/Anchor/Off-course/DGPS).)
Canceling alarms
to cancel the alarm sounds.

Press
To disable the alarm display, set 0.00 as the alarm range. (See Section 4.8, Setting Alarms (Arrival/Anchor/Off-course/DGPS).)
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The operation of each alarm is described in the figures shown below.
ARV (arrival alarm)

The alarm goes off when the ship comes inside a
set distance of a waypoint.
ANC (anchor alarm)

The alarm goes off when the ship goes beyond a
set distance.
Alarm
range
Waypoint
Position
Waypoint
Set
distance
Set
distance
XTE (Off-course alarm)
Alarm range
The alarm goes off when the ship strays more than a
set distance beyond its course.
Alarm
range
Waypoint
Planned course
Origin
Set distance
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4.5.2 NAVIGATION display mode

This display mode shows the following navigation information.
The type of data displayed in this display mode can be selected in the menus.
Navigation information
[NAVIGATION] display mode is the type of information indicated in 7 , Navigation information

described in Section 4.5.1, POSITION display mode. For details, see Section 4.5.1, POSITION
display mode.
1.
BRG/DTG/COG/SOG (default)
2.
3.
BRG/DTG/XTE/TTG
CMG/VTD/COG/SOG
The above display mode appears when 1. is selected.
4.5.3 CDI display mode

This display mode offers a graphic representation of course deviation. It displays the data shown below.
The data displayed in this display mode can be changed in the menus.
Course deviation
COG
Waypoint symbol
@SOG
Ship symbol
Track line
Range of CDI
Course deviation
Shows the deviation from the set course and the direction to steer. (unit: 0.01 nm). The ( ) symbol
indicates that the ship should be turned left and the ( ) symbol indicates that it should turn right to
return to the set course. When the display indicates a deviation of 0.00, the ship will reach its destination by the shortest route.
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2
COG
Course over ground (unit: )

t indicates true bearing and m indicates magnetic compass corrected value.
3
SOG
Displays the average speed (speed over ground) in kt (knots), mh, kh

4 CDI Range
Displays 0.1 (default), 0.3, 0.5 nm depending on setting.
(See Section 4.15, Setting CDI range and Display Time Format.)
4.5.4 PLOT display mode and setting the plot scale

1.
PLOT display mode
This display mode offers a graphic representation of track line and the direct route from the vessel to a
waypoint.
The data displayed in the different display modes can be changed in the menus.
Plot scale
Waypoint and direct route of ship
Waypoint symbol
Ship track line
Current position mark
Waypoint symbol
Displays the first character in the registered waypoint name. The waypoint symbol can be turned on
(default value) or off.
(See Section 4.16, Setting Plotting Information.)
2
Current position mark

A + mark shows the current position of the ship.
3
Plot scale
The plot scale can be set in 10 steps between 0.125 nm to 100 nm. Scale refers to the size of the
horizontal area that the display shows.
2.
Setting plot scale
Plot scale
in the [ PLOT ] display mode.

(1) Press
This action displays the [ PLOT SCALE ] selecting mode.
(2) Turn
to select plot scale and press
This action returns to the [ PLOT ] display.

Setting scale: 0.125 (default), 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 nm
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4.5.5 WAYPOINT display mode

This display mode shows a list of registered waypoints.
Waypoint name
Waypoint number
Date (date entered waypoint)
D: registered DGPS position

G: registered GPS position
No indication: registration other
than EVENT
Waypoint position
Distance to current position
Bearing to current position
Turn
to scroll waypoint numbers and display each waypoint.
The waypoints registered in this display can be edited. (See Section, 4.17.1, Editing waypoints.)
4.5.6 ROUTE display mode

This display mode shows a list of registered route plan numbers.
The number of the route that is used is highlighted.
Number of route plan being used
Number of registered route plan
For information on how to execute route plans, see Section 4.10, Navigation according to route
plans.
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4.5.7 STATUS display mode

The [STATUS] display mode shows all relevant satellite data.
Satellite number
Azimuth angle
Elevation angle
Receiving level
HDOP value
Beacon status
Antenna height
Date
Satellite number
Displays numbers for the receiving satellites (8 of 01 to 32)
Azimuth angle
Displays the azimuth angle: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW
Elevation angle
Displays the elevation angle to each satellite.
Receiving level
Displays the receiving level of each satellite. The greater the number, the higher is the level.
Beacon status
Displays the frequency, Baud rate and RSSI of DGPS beacon receiving signal.
RSSI: Receiving Signal Strength Indication
6 Date
Displays date derived from position fix. (month/day/year)
HDOP value
Indicates HDOP value. Position becomes more accurate as the HDOP value decreases. When the
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HDOP value exceeds 4, the HDOP indicator flashes to notify that the positioning accuracy is poor.
8 Antenna height
In 3D mode, the height of the GPS/DGPS receiver obtained from position fixing is displayed.
Initial value are displayed when initialization is performed in 2D mode. (For details, see Section 4.19.2,
Initializing GPS/DGPS receiver). Initial values or the height obtained in previous 3D measurements
are displayed in an automatic mode.
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Tip HDOP level

A standard for assessing accuracy of position fixing. HDOP is based on the shape formed by the
positions of satellites and the receiver; a good shape yields a low HDOP level and an accurate
position fix value. A poor shape produces a high HDOP level and an inaccurate position value.
Satellites
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A poor geometrical shape produces a high
A good geometrical shape produces a low
HDOP level
HDOP level
4.6 Basic menu selection operations

The use of the
has already been described in sections 4.3, Selecting display language and
4.4, Switching between Main Display Modes. This section will describe menu selections in detail.
The
can be turned and pressed to select and confirm selected menus; familiarize yourself with
it and you will be able to speedily select menus and confirm selections.
Read through this section carefully since what follows assumes a knowledge of what is described
here.
Keys used to select and set menus
Turn
Press
: selects menu or menu items.

(Press
selected by turning.
is used to mean press
): Menus and menu items that have been
are entered.
Press
:
When pressed before a menu item has been set or entered, it cancels that selection and returns
you to the previous menu.
When pressed after a menu item has been set or entered, it returns you to the previous menu.
The next menu to be selected is highlighted when a menu has been selected and confirmed.
Thus select and confirm items as they are highlighted to complete all the settings in a menu.
Brief key instructions are given along the bottom of the screen to help you with entries.
Example: (DIAL/ENT/CLR
to confirm/press
EXIT) in the figure below means: Turn
to select /press
to return to previous menu).
Operation examples
Detailed descriptions for setting in the position display type and position correction in the [POSITION
MENU].
Press the
key in the [ POSITION ] display mode to display this menu.
[Position] display mode
L/L
TD
00.000'
Menu
Selection item
00.000'
Select All
(Items cannot be displayed
due to lack of space appear
when selected.)
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1.
Setting position display type
(1) Turn
in the [POSITION MEN] display mode to select the [L/L OR TD] menu.
[L/L OR TD] is highlighted and currently selected item [L/L] is displayed.

(2) Press
to confirm [L/L OR TD] selection.
All selected items are displayed and currently selected item [L/L] is highlighted.
(3) To change to [TD], turn
to select [TD] and press
to confirm.
(When [L/L] is the selection you wish to make, press
to cancel the last selection.)
This action returns you to the [L/L OR TD] menu and [L/L OR TD] is highlighted.
2.
Position Correction (latitude, longitude) menu setting

in the [POSITION MENU] display and press
(1) Turn
to select the [POS CORR]
menu. [POS CORR] is highlighted and the currently set value is displayed.
(2) Press
to confirm [POS CORR].
The next item, [N] is highlighted.

(3) If [N] is the selection you wish to make, press
. If you wish to select [S], turn
to
to confirm the selection.
select [S] and press

[00] is now highlighted.
(4) Turn
to select the desired value and press
to confirm the selection.
[000] is highlighted.
to select the desired value and press
(5) Turn
to confirm the selection. This action
corrects the latitude setting.

The next item to be set, [W] is highlighted.
(6) Repeat steps (3) to (5) to set longitude.
The [POS CORR] menu is displayed and [POS CORR] is highlighted.
(7) Press
to return to the previous display.
Use the
key to amend number entries during settings.
Example: Amending a number entry made in step (3) above

When [00] has been confirmed, [000] is highlighted. Before confirming [000], press
This action causes [00] to be highlighted and allows you to amend the [00] setting.
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Turning
rapidly, changes the figures at high speed.
4.7 Adjusting Contrast and Backlighting

This function adjusts contrast and backlighting in all displays.
(1) Press
.
This action displays the display for changing the contrast and backlighting.
(2) Turn
to select the desired contrast.
Range of contrast selection: 00 to 15(default value: 07)
(3) Press
. Each press of the key toggles the setting between High and Low.
Backlight setting: HI/LOW (default)

(4) Press
or wait for 5 seconds to return to the previous display mode.
4.8 Setting Alarms

(Arrival/Anchor/Off-course/DGPS)
The navigator is provided with four types of alarms that can be set to inform you of important changes
during navigation.
Note that set alarms will go off whether you have selected a route plan or when you use the
function (see Section 4.9, Navigation using direct routes (GOTO). ).
Before reading the following sections, read Section 4.6, Basic menu selection operations.
1. Selecting displays
in the [ROUTE] display mode.
(1) Press
(2) Turn
to select [Alarm] and press
. This action displays the uAlarmv setting
mode.
(3) To return to the [ROUTE] display mode, press
twice.
Display example
[Route] display mode
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2.
Setting
1) Arrival alarm
The arrival alarm can be set to alert you when
you are within a specified distance from your
waypoint. The arrival alarm can be set within a
Alarm
range
Waypoint
Position
range of 0.00 to 9.99 nm.

A setting of 0.00 turns off the alarm.
Set
distance
This alarm is also valid in direct route navigation.

When following a route plan, the arrival alarm
selected in setting up the route plan takes priority. (See Section, 4.10 Navigation according
to route plans.)
2) Anchor alarm
The anchor alarm is intended to be used to monitor your ships position while at anchor. The alarm
goes off when the ship drifts beyond the entered
distance. This distance beyond which the alarm
Waypoint
Set
distance
will be triggered can be set in a range of 0.00 to

9.99 nm.
Alarm range
Since the settings of the arrival alarm and

anchor alarm conflict, you can only set an
arrival alarm or an anchor alarm, but not both
together.
When both alarms are set, the last made
setting is valid.
3) Off-course alarm
This alarm sounds when you stray more than a
Alarm
range
set distance off a set course. A distance in a range

of 0.00 to 9.99 nm can be set.
Waypoint

Planned course
Origin
4) DGPS alarm
This alarm sounds once to notify that GPS position fix values will be used instead of DGPS position fix values.
DGPS alarm on (default)/off
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Set distance
4.9 Navigation using direct route [GOTO]

A registered waypoint number can be selected as a direct destination by pressing
a waypoint number. The
and entering
function is available in the following four main display modes:
[POSITION], [NAVIGATION], [CDI] and [PLOT] display modes
The procedure to make direct route selection is the same in four display modes. In the example
below,shows how to do this from the [CDI] display mode.
(1) Press
.
The [DIRECT ROUTE] display mode appears and [GOTO
WPT_ _ _] on the second line is highlighted.
(2) Select the number of the desired waypoint in registerd waypoints.
Example: To set 050
Turn
selection.
until 050 is displayed and press
to confirm the
You can now use the [CDI] display mode to steer you towards the selected waypoint.
Canceling a direct route
To cancel a direct route (or a route plan in operation), press
To enter a new direct route, perform steps (1) to (2) above.
When a direct route is used in the plot display mode, press the
and enter waypoint number [000].
to display the waypoint
numbers beside the waypoint symbols.
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4.10 Navigation according to route plans

Select the number of the route plan you wish to follow. When the number of the route plan has been
selected, perform the settings in the displays that appear.
For information on route plans, see Section 4.18, "Setting Route Plans."
Display example
[Route Plan] display mode
(1) Press
(2) Turn
in the [ROUTE] display mode to display the [Route Menu].

to select [FOLLOW ROUTE] and press
to confirm the selection. This action
displays the [FOLLOW ROUTE] display.

(3) Turn
to select desired route plan number (04 for the example) and press
(4) This action selects [SEQUENCE MODE].

(5) Turn
to select one of the following and press
Auto: automatic step of waypoints

Manual: manual step of waypoints
Off: no route plan is set
(6) [DIRECTION] is now selected.
(7) Turn
to select one of the following and press
Forward: Displays waypoints of the route plan in the order they were set
Reverse: Displays waypoints of the route plan in the reverse order
(8) Turn
to select values for [SET ARRIVAL DISTANCE] and press
Setting range: 0.00 to 9.99 nm

The [Position] display mode is now displayed automatically.
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The alarm setting made in Section, 4.8 Setting Alarms (Arrival/Anchor/Off-course/DGPS) are
replaced by the arrival alarm distance made here.
The route plan numbers entered here are highlighted in the [Route] display mode. An automatic step
cannot be performed by selecting [Auto] in step (5) when [0.00] is set in [Set Arrival Distance]. To
make an step, press
, like in manual step, to step the waypoint. When a value between 0.01
to 9.99 is entered, the alarm sounds when the vessel enters within the set arrival alarm zone from
the waypoint.
Auto step: Function that automatically steps from one waypoint to the next when the arrival
perpedicular point has been deleted.
. When
is pressed as the
Manual step: The next waypoint is stepped by pressing
vessel enters the set arrival alarm zone to step to the next waypoint, the alarm is canceled. If
is not pressed to perform an step when the vessel enters the set arrival alarm zone, the alarm will
ring until turned off by pressing
. (Manual stepping is valid in [ POSITION ], [ NAVIGATION
], [ CDI ] display modes.)
4.11 Entering current position as a waypoint

[EVENT]
The current position (buoy or fishing ground) can be turned into a waypoint
simply by pressing
. The
function is available in the following five main display modes.
[POSITION], [NAVIGATION], CDI, [PLOT] and [MOB] display modes.
The procedure to enter the current position as a waypoint is the same in five display modes. The
example below shows how to do this from the [ POSITION ] display mode.
(1) Press
at the position you wish to add as a waypoint. The [ EVENT ] display appears in
place of the [ POSITION ] display.

After [ EVENT ] , the lowest unregistered number is displayed on the second line.
(2) The current position is now registered to the desired number.
When you wish to register the waypoint to the number that is first displayed, press
just wait 5 seconds until the [ EVENT ] display disappears.
. Or
Use the following procedure to register the waypoint to a different number.

Press
and turn
to select a number. Then press
.
Number of registration: 001 to 499
When a number where a registration has already been made is selected for registration, the
message, NOW USING, IN ROUTE, DEST PT are indicated and no registration is made.
Events cannot be registered when the GPS/DGPS receiver is not position fixing.
When events are registered during GPS/DGPS position fixing, the following symbols are appended
to the waypoint list:
DGPS position fixing: D
GPS position fixing: G
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4.12 Man-Overboard Mode

The MOB function (Man-overboard) is useful if something or someone falls overboard. Press
and the navigator shows a graphic display of the position allowing you to steer back to the position
where the event occurred.
The
function is available in all display modes.
(1) Press
. This action enters the
display mode. The ship
and the MOB position are connected by a dotted line. (The alarm can
be canceled by pressing
.)
(2) The display shows the bearing, distance and elapsed time (minutes and
seconds) from the MOB position.
You can now steer back to the MOB position using the display information.
The plot scale is automatically set to 0.5 nm. An arrival alarm sounds when the ship is inside 0.1
nm of the MOB position. (The alarm can be canceled by pressing
.)
(3) The MOB function can be canceled and the previous display mode can be redisplayed by pressing
for 3 seconds.
Pressing
does not store the MOB position in memory. To store the MOB position in memory,
press
and register the MOB position to desired number. (For details, see Section 4.11,
Entering current position as a waypoint [EVENT].
4.13 Position Display Mode/Position Correction/Geodetic System

Correction/Magnetic Compass Correction
CAUTION
Make it a rule to check the geodetic system marine chart and this unit setting before
going to sea. If both geodetic systems are wrong, the displayed latitude and longitude
indications will differ from those of the actual position of the ship, which could lead to a
marine accident.
The automatically corrected compass value is an approximate value. For this reason,
manually enter the correct value when you wish to steer the ship on a correct course
according to corrected magnetic compass values.
See Section 4.6, "Basic menu selection operations" for information on setting procedures.
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1.
Display operations
Press
in the [POSITION] display mode.
To return to the [POSITION] display mode, press
Display example
[Latitude, Longitude display]
[Time Difference Display]
2. Setting
(1) Display format
The [POSITION] display mode can be set to one of the following display formats.
L/L OR TD
L/L : latitude, longitude display (default)
TD : Time Difference display

(2) Position correction
Use this function to adjust the positioning GPS/DGPS sensor to marine chart.
N
00.000
for latitude correction (in L/L display format)
S
W
00.000
for longitude correction (in L/L display format)
E
TD1 + 0.0
for TD1 correction (in TD display format)
TD2 + 0.0
for TD2 correction (in TD display format)
POS CORR
POS CORR
TD correction
(3) Geodetic system correction

The latitude and longitude of the positioning data can be converted to latitude and longitude data
of another geodetic system. There are a total of 46 geodetic systems. The names of the first nine
systems are displayed by name and the rest are displayed by number. The names of the other
geodetic systems are listed in Appendix B, Geodetic System Table.
GEODETIC See Appendix B, Geodetic System Table.
(4) Magnetic compass correction
Magnetic compass correction
AUTO
(Automatic magnetic compass correction)
MANU
E
W
00
(Manual magnetic compass correction)
In a manual setting, it is possible to read the magnetic compass variation from the compass chart of
a marine chart. Example: When the magnetic compass shows a reading of 60 and the navigator
indicates 40 , the (W) 20 difference can be used to correct the navigator setting.
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The correction value may differ with the sea area. If so, correct as required.
4.14 Setting Navigation Display Modes and Units

1.
2.
Display operations
in the [NAVIGATION] display mode.
Press
To return to the [NAVIGATION] display mode, press
Setting
(1) The navigation information can be displayed in one of the following

type.
DSP TYPE
BRG/DTG/COG/SOG (default format)

BRG/DTG/XTE/TTG
CMG/VTD/COG/SOG
CMG and VTD are described in the figure below.
CMG : Bearing of the current position as viewed from origin of route

VTD : Velocity toward destination
North
North
(2) Unit
The following navigation information units can be set.
UNIT : NM/KT
SM/MH
Planned route
b
KM/KH
Origin
(3) Display language

One of the following seven languages can be set.
Waypoint
Current
position
VTD
V (velocity)
VTD = V cos a
CMG = b
LANGUAGE: English (default)/ Deutsch/Francais/Espanol/Norsk/Italiano/
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4.15 Setting CDI range and Display Time Format

1.
Display operations
Press
in the [CDI] display mode.
To return to the [CDI] display mode, press
2. Setting
(1) CDI range
The CDI range can be set as follows:
CDI RANGE: 0.1 (default), 0.3, 0.5 nm
(2) Display time format
Time can be displayed according to the following formats:
TIME DSP: Local (default) UTC (universal time)
4.16 Setting Plotting Information

1.
2.
Display operations
in the [PLOT] display mode.
Press
To return to the [PLOT] display mode, press
Setting
(1) Track storage interval

The navigator can be record the track line by time or distance. A total of 499 points can be
recorded and the memory is updated as new data is received.
TRACK INTERVAL .5/1/3/5/10 minutes (approx. 250 min to 83 hours)
.2/.5 nm (approx. 100/250 nautical miles)/off (no data is stored) (default)
Setting a shorter storage interval, increases the accuracy of the track line, but uses up the total of
499 points in a shorter time. Longer intervals increase storage time but reduces accuracy of the
track line.
(2) Erasing track line

TRACK ERASE
This function cancels track line displayed in the [PLOT] display mode.
(3) Displaying track line
The track line display can be turned on and off.
TRACK LINE on (default)/off
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(4) Waypoint symbol

It is possible to display the first letter of the waypoint name as a waypoint mark on the display.
This display function can be turned on and off.
MARKS
on (default)/off
4.17 Entering Waypoints

Waypoints can be entered in one of the following four ways:
Using
Press
to store a waypoint
when you pass a fishing point or buoy and enter the desired waypoint number. (See
Section 4.11, Entering current position as a waypoint [EVENT].)

Entry of latitude/longitude (When the [L/L] is selected.)
Direct entry of latitude/longitude coordinates from marine charts or other navigation information.
Entry of Loran C time difference(When the [T/D] is selected.)

Direct entry of Loran C time difference TD1 and TD2. (For those who are used to time difference
data)
Entry of bearing and distance
Direct entry of bearing and distance from current position of the ship can be calculated.
Up to 499 waypoints can be entered which are numbered from 001 to 499.
To store new numbers and to recall old ones, a number must be entered.
Thus it is a good idea to record the waypoint number and waypoint name in the waypoint list in Appendix
E. (Or in a copy of this list.)
The following function can be used to look for a registered waypoint.
Sorting the waypoint list in number order (default) or in alphabetic order.
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WAYPOINT display mode and waypoint menu
The [WAYPOINT] display mode is used for displaying and editing waypoints. (See Section
4.17.1.)
The following settings can be made in the [WAYPOINT MENU] displayed by pressing
in the [WAYPOINT] display mode.

Waypoint setting (latitude, longitude/TD/bearing, distance) (See Section 4.17.2.)
Erasing, copying and measuring waypoints (See Section 4.17.3.)

Sorting waypoint lists (See Section 4.17.4)
Display example
[WAYPOINT Menu] display
[WAYPOINT] display mode
[Latitude, longitude display format]
[TD display format]
or
For information on entry procedures, see Section 4.6, Basic menu selection operations.
4.17.1 Editing Waypoint Lists

Registered waypoints can be displayed in the [WAYPOINT] display mode and edited them.
(1) Scroll the list in the [WAYPOINT] display mode and select the number to be edited and press
. This action displays the [WAYPOINT LIST EDIT] display.
(2) Edit the waypoint and enter it again. This returns you to the [WAYPOINT] display mode.
[WAYPOINT] display mode
[WAYPOINT LIST EDIT] display
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4.17.2 Storing waypoints

1.
Storing by LAT/LON (When the [L/L] is selected.)
Use the following procedure to enter waypoint by latitude and longitude.

(1) Press
in the [WAYPOINT] display mode. This displays the [WAYPOINT MENU] .
(2) Press
to select [ENTER NEW WPT BY L/L] and press
. The lowest number that
can be entered is displayed. (For the example 001 has been registered.)
Display example
[First Display]
[Display showing made entries]
[Bearing, distance calculation results]
[WAYPOINT
MENU]
[WAYPOINT
MENU]
(3) Select waypoint number and press
. If the displayed number is the right one, just press
(4) Enter the name of the waypoint in up to 8 characters.

The alphabet (26 characters), numbers (0 to 9), symbols (6) and spaces can be used for name
entries.
Symbol: (
Example: Fish 3
Turn
to select symbol [ ] and press
Turn
to select space and press
.
.
Enter up to 8 characters using this procedure.
Since the first character of a waypoint name is displayed as a symbol of the waypoint in [PLOT]
display mode. It is a good idea to select a symbol or alphabetic character for the first letter.
(5) Set latitude and longitude in stated order.

N
S
XX
XX. XXX'
XX
XX.
XXX'
When the entry has been made, the message CALCULATING is displayed indicating that the
bearing and distance from current position is being calculated. The calculation result is displayed
at the bottom of the screen.
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2.
Storing by TDs (TD1, TD2) (When the [TD] is selected.)
Use the following procedure to enter the position of a waypoint using time differences.
(1) Press
(2) Turn
to select [ENTER NEW WPT BY TD] and press
Display example
[First Display]
[WAYPOINT
MENU]
[WAYPOINT
MENU]
(3) As in 1, select waypoint number and name, and press
(4) Enter TD1 and TD2. (When the [TD] is selected.)
[GRI] displayed in the [TD conversion input] is [ESTIMATED TD] made in [STATUS/SF MENU] (See
Section 4.19.3, TD initializing)
3.
Storing by bearing and distance
Use the following procedure to enter bearing and distance to be used in calculating waypoint position.
(1) Press
in the [WAYPOINT] display mode. This displays the [WAYPOINT POINT] .
(2) Turn
to select [ENTER NEW WPT BY B/R] and press
Display example
[First Display]
[Waypoint
Menu]
(3) As in 1, enter waypoint number and name, and press
[Waypoint
Menu]
(4) The bearing and distance from current position is entered.

When the entry is complete, the message CALCULATING is displayed.
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4.17.3 Erasing, copying and measuring waypoints

The following three functions are described below.
Erasing waypoints: Erasing waypoints no longer required.

Copying waypoints: Copies registered waypoints. For information on how to edit copied waypoints,
see Section 4.17.1, Editing Waypoints.

Measuring between waypoints: Bearing and distance between any two registered waypoints can
be measured.
Display example
[ERASE/COPY/MEASURE] display
[ERASE] display
[WAYPOINT
NEMU]
[MEASURE] display
[COPY] display
1. Erasing waypoints
(1) Press
(2) Turn
to select [ERASE/COPY/MEASURE] and press
(3) Turn
to select [ERASE WAYPOINT] and press
(4) Turn
to select the number of the waypoint to erase and press
The message [ARE YOU SURE? ENT] appears.

Press
to erase.
Press
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to cancel erasure.
.
.
.

2. Copying waypoints
(1) Press
(2) Turn
(3) Turn
to select [COPY WAYPOINT] and press
(4) Enter the number of the waypoint to be copied in the [FROM] field.
(5) Enter the number of the destination of the waypoint in the [TO] field. The waypoint has been
copied.
If the number of an already registered waypoint is selected as the destination, it will be overwritten by
the copied waypoint.
2. Measuring between waypoints

(1) Press
(2) Turn
(3) Turn
to select [MEASURE WAYPOINT] and press
.
.
(4) Enter the number of the waypoint to be used as the origin in the [FROM] field.
(5) Enter the number of the waypoint to be used as the end point in the [TO] field.
The bearing and the distance between the waypoints is calculated and the result is displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
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4.17.4 Sorting waypoint list

The waypoint list can be sorted either in number order or in the alphabetic order of the waypoint names.
In alphabetic order, characters are sorted in the following order: symbols, alphabetic characters, numbers
and spaces.
(1) Press
(2) Turn
to select [WPT SORT] and press
(3) Turn
to select 123 or ABC and press
.
.
123 (default): sorts the waypoints in number order

ABC: sorts the waypoints in alphabetic order.
Display example
[Waypoint display for ABC sort]
[WAYPOINT
MENU]
4.18 Setting Route Plans

A route consisting of several connected waypoints is called a route plan. For example, say that you go
from a harbor (waypoint number 010), to a fishing point (waypoint number 011), to another fishing
point (waypoint number 012) and then return to a different harbor (waypoint number 013).
Fishing point
Harbor BB
Harbor AA (waypoint number 011)
(waypoint number 013)
Fishing point
This route plan thus consists of harbor AA and the destinations which are the two fishing points (waypoint
numbers 011 and 012) and harbor BB (waypoint 013). In following a set route plan, the navigator
switches from one waypoint to another when it comes within a certain distance from the first waypoint
(automatic stepping of waypoints). In automatic stepping, when the ship comes in the range set for the
waypoint arrival alarm, the waypoints are stepping.
For information on entry operations given below, see Section 4.6, Basic menu selection
operations.
For information on how to follow route plans, see Section 4.10, Navigation according to route
plans.
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4.18.1 Making route plan

The following displays are used for making route plans.
Display examples
Repeat
[Route Plan] display mode
(1) Press
(2) Turn
in the [ROUTE] display mode. This displays the [ROUTE MENU] .

to select [MAKE ROUTE] and press
This displays the [ROUTE MENU] .

This displays the [MAKE ROUTE] display and the numbers that can be used for a new route
plan. (The display above shows that 02 and 04 are already taken.)
(3) Turn
to select desired route plan number (01 in the example) and press
The display title changes to [MAKE ROUTE #01] .
(4) Enter the origin of waypoint number 001 in the [FROM] field for the first route (LEG 001) of
route plan #01. (The name of route number 001 is shown in the display.)
(5) Enter the number of the next waypoint in the [TO] field.
The entries made for route (LEG 001) and the calculated bearing and distance between the two
waypoints are displayed.
to end a route plan.
Press
To enter the next route (LEG 002 to), repeat steps (4) and (5).
You can use steps (4) and (5) to enter up to 20 routes consisting of up to 199 waypoints.
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4.18.2 Editing route plan

Routes can be inserted to or deleted from registered route plans as you wish.
Use
and
in the [Edit Route] display mode as shown below.
: Key for inserting waypoint numbers
: Key for deleting waypoint numbers

Display examples
[ROUTE] display mode
[Delete]
[Insert]
[Made Route]
[Erase waypoint 003]
Leg 001
002
Leg 001
Leg 002
Leg 001 002
002
012
001
012
012
001
003
[Insert waypoint 005]
Leg 002
003
001
Leg 003
Leg 002
003
Leg 004
005
Leg 003
(1) Press
(2) Turn
to select [EDIT ROUTE] and press
(3) Turn
to select desired route plan number (02 for the example) and press
display mode title changes to [EDIT ROUTE #02].
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.
. The

(4) This example will show how to delete waypoint 003 from LEG 002 and to insert a new waypoint
005.
Deleting waypoint #003
As shown above, turn
to select LEG002 and press
to confirm LEG002.
Press
to delete #003 of LEG002. This deletes waypoint #003 and the number of leg are
decremented.
Insert waypoint #005
As shown above, turn
to select LEG002 and press
to confirm LEG002.
Press
, enter #003 for #005 and press
.
Waypoint #005 is inserted and the number of leg are incremented.
Tip You cannot edit a route plan that is being executed.
4.18.3 Erasing route plans

Registered Route plans can be erased using the procedure described below.
Display example
[Route Menu]
[ROUTE]
display mode
(1) Press
(2) Turn

to select [ERASE ROUTE] and press
(3) Turn
to select the desired route plan number (02 for the example) and press
displays the message [ARE YOU SURE? ENT].
(4) Press
. This
once more to erase the selected route plan after which the [ROUTE MENU] ap-
pears.
To cancel deletion, press
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4.19
Setting GPS information

For information on entry operations given below, see Section 4.6, Basic menu selection operations.
Display examples
[STATUS] Display Mode
[STATUS/SF Menu]
4.19.1 Setting position fix mode and averaging for GPS

1.
Setting position fix mode
(1) Press
in the [STATUS] mode display.
This action displays the [STATUS/SF MENU] .
(2) Turn
to select [FIX MODE] and press
(3) Enter 2D or Auto (default)

2D
Auto (2D or 3D are automatically selected)
During GPS position fixing When the correct antenna height is entered, [2D] becomes more accurate
than [3D].
During DGPS position fixing, auto is used regardless of selection in [FIX MODE].
2. Setting Averaging Time

This navigator calculates position, ship speed and course using signals sent from GPS satellites. The
problem with this data is the dispersion introduced by satellite location and receiving conditions. To
average this dispersion, you can set the desired averaging time from 01 to 99 seconds.
Large values reduces dispersion. Small values increases dispersion, but you can more speedily track
the conditions of the ship.
(1) Press
in the [STATUS] mode display.
(2) Turn
to select [AVERAGING] and press
(3) Enter averaging time (01 to 99 seconds). (default value: 10 seconds)
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4.19.2 Initializing GPS/DGPS receiver

The following benefits are provided by initializing GPS/DGPS receiver.
Position fixing the first time the navigator is used or after a master reset takes about 20 minutes.
Initializing reduces this time.
Display example
[STATUS/SF Menu]
(1) Press
[ESTIMATED L/L]
[ESTIMATED L/L]
in the [STATUS] display mode.

(2) Turn
to select [ESTIMATED L/L] and press
The [ENTER YOUR LATITUDE] is highlighted.
(3) Enter the estimate a position of the ship. (within a deviation range of 1).
[ANT HT] is now highlighted.
(4) Enter the height of the ships antenna.
[DATE] is now highlighted.
(5) Enter local time (date). (month/day/year)
[TIME] is now highlighted.
(6) Enter local time (time). (hour /minute/second)
Second is no need to enter the value, only press
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4.19.3 TD initializing
The first time the navigator is used or after a master reset, the position display format is set to latitude
and longitude (L/L) and the name of the menu in the [STATUS/SF MENU] is not [ESTIMATED TD]
but [ESTIMATED L/L] . (See Section 4.19.2, Initializing, GPS/DGPS receiver.) Thus set the [TD]
in the [L/L OR TD] menu.
Display Example
[STATUS/SF MENU]
[ESTIMATED TD]
(1) The [POSITION] display mode opens after powering up.

(2) Press
and select [L/L OR TD] .
(3) Enter [TD] as the [L/L OR TD].

(4) Press
to return to the [POSITION] display mode.
(5) The [STATUS] display mode opens.

(6) Press
to select [STATUS/SF MENU] .
(7) Select [ESTIMATED TD] and press
(8) Enter the relevant GRI NO.

(9) Enter S1 and S2 Enter the two most significant TD digits in S1 and S2.
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4.19.4 Setting DGPS beacon

The frequency and Baud rate of the received beacon station can be set.
Display example
[STATUS/SF Menu] display mode
[STATUS/SF MENU DGPS] display mode
(1) Press
(2) Turn
to select [DGPS Beacon] and press
When a DGPS beacon receiver or DGPS receiver (DGPS200) is not connected, the message [No
CONNECT].
(3) Setting Receive mode

to select mode and press
.
Turn
When [Auto] is selected, the display return to [STATUS/SF Menu].
(4) Enter the frequency and Baud rate.
When [Manual] is set, enter the values in [FREQUENCY] and [BAUD RATE].
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4.20 Setting Data Output and transmit memory data
CAUTION
When a PC (Personal Computer) is connected to this unit, the output level must be
set to TTL when data is input from the PC since an RS-422 setting could damage the
PC and this unit.
Data transmissions with external equipment can be performed using the data input and output connections of the power cable.
Output level
The output level when data is exchanged with external equipment (NMEA0183 data output,
memory I/O) can be set to TTL or RS-422.
The output level must be set before data is exchanged with external equipment.
The following two types of data are supported in communications with external equipment.
Output data
GPS data conforming to the NMEA183 format and navigation data (version 1.5/2.1 switching
function) are output (For details, see Appendix C, NMEA0183 Output Sentence and Data
Format.)
Memory data I/O
The J-NAV500 is to transfer the waypoint and route memory contents of the internal memory to
external equipment and to re-load the memory from the equipment. (See Appendix D, Waypoint/
Route Plan Data In/Output.)
Display example
[STATUS S/F MENU] display mode
[Special Function] display mode
[Special Function Data Output] display mode
[Special Function Memory In/Out] display Mode
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1.
Output level setting
(1) Press

(2) Turn
to select [SPECIAL FUNCTION] and press
The [SF MENU] display mode appears.

(3) Turn
to select [DATA OUTPUT] and press
.
The [SF MENU DATA OUTPUT] display mode appears.
(4) Turn
to select [OUTPUT LEVEL] and press
(5) Set [OUTPUT LEVEL] (RS-422/TTL (default))

2.
Output data setting
(1) Press
(2) Turn
The [SF MENU] display mode appears.

(3) Turn
to select [DATA OUTPUT] and press
.
The [SF MENU DATA OUTPUT] display mode appears.
(4) Turn
to select [NMEA0183] and press
(5) Set the version of NMEA0183 (1.5 (default)/2.1).

3.
Transmitting Memory Data
(1) Press
(2) Turn
The [SPECIAL FUNCTION] display mode appears.

(3) Turn
to select [MEMORY IN/OUT] and press
.
This displays the [SPECIAL FUNCTION MEMORY IN/OUT] display mode.
(4) Memory Data Output
Waypoint and route plan data can be uploaded separately to external equipment such as a PC.
This data can be saved and edited on external equipment.
During the upload the message [UPLOADING] is displayed. The time required for the transfer
depends on the amount of data transferred.
Waypoint data output
Select [OUTPUT WPT DATA] and press
Route plan data output

Select [OUTPUT ROUTE DATA] and press
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(5) Memory data input

Waypoint and route plan data can be downloaded separately from external equipment such as a
PC.
During the download the message [DOWNLOADING] is displayed. When the message
DOWNLOADING is displayed, inputs are received from external equipment. The time
required for the transfer depends on the amount of data transferred.
Waypoint data input
Select [INPUT WPT DATA] and press
Route plan data input

Select [INPUT ROUTE DATA] and press
The transfer rate is one memory per second.
4.21 Displaying the Simulator Mode

The simulator function allows you to view approaches to waypoints and following route plans on the
various navigation displays when the ship is not actually moving.
Display example
[STATUS/SF MENU] display mode
(1) Press
(2) Turn
[SF MENU] display mode
(3) Turn
to select [SIMULATOR] and press
(4) Set to on or off (default value).

The [SIM] indicator goes on when the simulator is on. Actual navigation cannot be performed during
simulation. The simulator must be turned off before navigation.
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4.22 Performing Master Reset

A master reset clears registered date. Use this function with care.
When resetting the navigator, perform Initializing GPS/DGPS receiver as described in section
4.19.2 when correcting for local time.
There are a soft and hard reset functions. A soft reset clears all data except waypoint and route plan
data. Thus items set or selected through operation are all returned to their default values. A hard reset
clears all data including waypoints and route plans.
Display example
[STATUS/SF Menu] display mode
(1) Press
[SF Menu] display mode
(2) Turn
(3) Turn
to select [MASTER RESET] and press
(4) Select soft or hard reset and press
A soft or hard reset is performed.
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5. Maintenance and Inspection
WARNING
The user must not perform internal inspections or repairs. Inspections and repairs
carried out by unauthorized personnel can cause fire or electric shock. Refer such
repairs and inspections to subsidiaries, branch offices sales departments or representatives of Japan Radio Co., Ltd.
CAUTION
Use designated fuses. Use of other fuses may cause fire or breakdown.
Model:MF60NR-2A
Do not use other than designated batteries as this could lead to breakdown or malfunction. The navigator is equipped with a lithium battery to back up RAM in the event
of a power outage. The life of the battery is more than five years. However, to ensure
proper operation of the receiver, replace it before it has been completely depleted. Let
JRC, our agents or dealers replace the battery for you when it is time to replace it.
Lithium battery
Model:CR2032-THD
JRC code:5ZBBJ00006
Daily maintenance and inspections will keep your navigator in good working order and prolong its
service life. Perform the following simple inspections before going to use and when occurring unit
trouble.
Is the unit properly secured or is it loose?
Are the connecting cables loose?
Secure as necessary.
Connect them firmly.
Is the fuse blown?

Is the unit damaged?
Replace with a designated fuse.

If the unit is not operating properly, have it
Are any of the connecting cables damaged.
serviced by our agent or your dealer.

Damaged cables could cause electric shock,
fire or equipment damage. Do not continue
using under such conditions but take it to our
agent or your dealer for service.
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6. After-sales Service
When asking for service
When you think the navigator is not operating normally, consult your dealer, our agent, branch, sales
department or subsidiary for advice.
Repair during warranty period
Should a malfunction occur when the navigator has been operated according to descriptions and
instructions in the instruction manual, it will be repaired free of charge. However, breakdowns
resulting from abuse, negligence, natural disaster, fire or other unforeseeable incident will be
charged.
Repair after warranty period
Repairs that restore normal operation made after the warranty period have to be paid in full by the
client.
Product data that should be provided when you ask for service
Name of product, model and serial number
Description of malfunction (as detailed as possible)
Company address or name of organization, address and telephone number
Checks and inspection

Product performance gradually declines with long use resulting in inaccurate measurements, although
the rate of this decline varies with frequency of use. To prevent this, periodic maintenance is required
in addition to regular inspections. For information on maintenance, contact your dealer. Note that
maintenance is charged for.
Inquiries should be directed to JRC. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed on the back cover of
this manual.
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7. Disposal
WARNING
Before you dispose of a lithium battery, place a piece of adhesive tape across the plus
an minus terminals to prevent electric shorts that could result in fire, explosions or
other hazards.
7.1 Disposal of Navigator

Observe all national laws and regulations when you dispose of the navigator.
7.2 Handling Used Lithium Batteries

The navigator contains a lithium battery for battery backup.
Dispose of used lithium batteries as non-combustible garbage.
Insulate the + and - terminals by placing a piece of adhesive tape over them before disposal.
Observe all local regulations concerning the disposal of batteries.
For details, consult your dealer, our agent or sales department, or local authority.
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8. Specifications
Display
LCD
Blue (neutral mode) STN type

Dot Materix: 128 x 100 dots
LCD contrast adjustment
Size: 79 mm W x 61 mm H
Automatic adjustment by using temperature sensor and manual
Backlighting
adjust
EL panel for LCD, LED for key switches
Brightness adjustment
Key switches
2 step keyboard setting, high/low

9 including 1 rotary encoder
Waypoints
Max. 499
Entered as latitude/longitude, time difference or bearing/dis-
Route plans
tance data
20 plans, 199 waypoints max
Event Marks
Ships Track
Max. 499 including waypoint memory

Max. 499 point memory
Position correction
Alarms
Automatic (46 geodetic systems registered)/manual

Waypoint arrival, anchor, off-course, No fix, non-connected
Magnetic compass correction
state, HDOP
Automatic or manual correction
Unit
Distance/speed: NM/KTS, SM/MPH, KM/PH (selectable)

Current position: 0.001 min
Plot function
Scale: 0.125 nm to 100 nm

Track interval: 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10 min, 0.2, 0.5 nm, OFF
GPS function
Averaging: 1 to 99 sec settable (default value: 10 sec)

position fix mode: 2D/auto
Special functions
MOB function
Simulator function (indicated as SIM)
Loran C time difference
7 languages (English, German, Norwegian, French,
Spanish, Japanese, Italian)
DGPS alarm
Data output
Upload/download function of waypoint/route data

Output level: RS-422, TTL selectable
NMEA0183 (version 1.5/2.1 selectable)
Output sentences: GLL, VTG, APB, BWC, GGA, RMC, RMB
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Memory backup
Internal lithium battery
Power supply
Input voltage: 12 VDC (10.8 to 16.0 VDC)

Power consumption: 6 W or less (with GPS/DGPS receiver)
OWeight
Operating environment
less than 0.9kg.

15 C to +55 C
Storage environment
Operating humidity
40 C to +80 C
+40 C, 93%
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Appendices
Appendix A Message list
Error messages
Message
Description
RAM NG
Display RAM failure. Contact JRC sales department or local branch.
ROM NG
Display ROM failure. Contact JRC sales department or local branch.
RCV NG
GPS/DGPS receiver is not connected or is malfunctioning.

Connect GPS/DGPS receiver properly. If the message still persists, contact
JRC sales department or local branch.
Alarms
Message
ARV
Description
Arrival alarm. The ship has come inside set arrival range.
to silence alarm. The display goes blank when the distance is set
Press
to 0.00 m.
ANC
Anchor alarm. The ship has drifted outside the set distance range.
Press
to 0.00 m.
XTE
Off-course alarm. The ship has drifted more than the set distance off course.
Press
to 0.00 m.
HDOP
Indicates poor HDOP value. The HDOP indicator flashes when HDOP exceeds 4. Since HDOP is poor, GPS and DGPS receiver position accuracy is
poor. The alarm goes off when HDOP improves.
NO FIX
GPS
GPS or DGPS receiver is not position fixing. Press

to silence alarm.
Install GPS or DGPS receiver in location with better reception.
DGPS alarm. When a DGPS alarm is set to on and the GPS or DGPS receiver
goes from DGPS to GPS position fixing, the buzzer sounds once.
MOB
MOB function (displayed in the title area). The MOB function is

canceled when MOB is pressed for 3 seconds or longer.
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Operation messages
Message
Description
EVENT FULL
Too many events (waypoints) registered. This message is displayed when an

attempt is made registered a new event.
Delete old data before making new registration.
WPT FULL
Too many waypoints registered. Delete old data before making new registration.
This message is displayed when an attempt is made to set a waypoint by entering positions, bearings or distance.
NO WAYPOINT No waypoint has been registered.

Register a waypoint.
ROUTE FULL
Too many routes registered. Delete old data before making new registration.
NO ROUTE
No route has been registered.

Register a route.
NOW USING,
IN ROUTE,
A registered waypoint number has been specified in the registration of an event.

Register the event in a free waypoint number.
DEST PT
ARE YOU SURE? Confirmation message asking if a waypoint or route plan should be deleted.
Press
to delete. To cancel deletion, press
.
ENT
CALCULATING The program is calculating distance or position of waypoint or route plan.
Please wait.
DOWNLOADING The unit is downloading data from external equipment. Please wait.
UPLOADING
The unit is uploading data to external equipment. Please wait.
SIM
The simulator mode is on. To exit simulator mode, turn it off.
WPT NO DEST
No waypoint was set in a route plan or in direct route.
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Appendix B Geodetic System Table

The navigator displays the names of geodetic system 1 to 9, but only the numbers are given for
datums 11 and beyond. Tables 1 and 2 list all the 46 geodetic system that are used.
Table 1
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Geodetic system 11 to 47
Table 2
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Appendix C NMEA0183 output sentence and data format

1.
Output sentences
RMC : Recommended Minimum Specific GPS/Transit Data.
RMB : Recommended Minimum Navigation Information.
APB : Autopilot Sentence B.
BWC : Bearing & Distance to Waypoint.
GLL : Geographic position - Latitude/Longitude,
GGA : Global Position System Fix data.
VTG : Course Over Ground and Ground Speed.
2.
Output timing
GGA/RMC/RMB/GLL
: 2 seconds interval
APB/BWC/VTG
3.
: 2 seconds interval
Serial format
Baud rate : 4800 bps
Data bits : 8 bits
Parity
: None
Start bit
Stop bit
4.
: 1 bit
: 1 bit
Data format
<Version 1.5>
RMC sentences
$GPRMC,hhmmss,A,ddmm.mm,a,dddmm.mm,a,xx.x,xxx,xxxxxx,xx,a*hh<CR><LF>
1
1
2
:
:
UTC of position fix (Hour, Minute, Second)

Data status A: valid V: invalid
3, 4
5, 6
:
:
Latitude (Degree, Minute), N/S

Longitude (Degree, Minute), E/W
7
8
:
:
Speed over ground (knot)

Course over ground, degrees True
9
10, 11
:
:
Date : Day, Month, Year (UTC)

Magnetic variation, E/W
12
Checksum
10 11 12
75

RMB sentences
$GPRMB,A,x.xx,a,cccc,cccc,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,xxx.x,xxx,uxx.x,A*hh<CR><LF>
1
2 3
10
11
12
1
2
:
:

Cross track error (NM)
3
4
:
:
Direction to steer L = left, R = right

Origin waypoint ID
5
6, 7
:
:
Destination waypoint ID
Destination waypoint latitude, N/S
8, 9
10
:
:
Destination waypoint longitude, E/W

Range to destination (NM)
11
12
:
:
Bearing to destination, degree true

Destination closing velocity (knot)
13
14
:
:
Arrival status :
Checksum
13 14
A = Arrival circle entered, V = not entered/passed
APB sentences
$GPAPB,A,,x.xx,a,N,A,,xxx,a,cccc,xxx,a,,<CR><LF>
1
3 4 5
9 10
1
2
:
:
Data status A: valid

V: invalid
Magnitude of XTE (cross-track-error)
3
4
:
:
Direction to steer, L=left, R=right

XTE units (NM)
5
6, 7
:
:
Arrival status
Bearing origin to distination, M = Magnetic, T = True
8
9, 10
:
:
Bearing, present position to destination, M = Magnetic, T = True
BWC sentences
$GPBWC,hhmmss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,xxx,T,xxx,M,xxx.x,N,cccc<CR><LF>
1
76
10
11 12
1
2, 3
:
:
UTC of observation (Hour, Minute, Second)

Waypoint latitude, N/S
4, 5
6, 7
:
:
Waypoint longitude, E/W

Bearing, degrees true
8, 9
10, 11
:
:
Bearing degrees magnetic

Distance (NM)
12
Waypoint ID

GLL sentences
$GPGLL,ddmm.mm,a,dddmm.mm,a<CR><LF>
1
1, 2
3, 4
:
:

GGA sentences
$GPGGA,hhmmss,ddmm.mmm,a,dddmm.mmm,a,x,x,xx,uxxxx,M,,M,,<CR><LF>
1
5 6 7 8
10
1
2, 3
:
:
UTC of position (Hour, Minute, Second)

4, 5
6
:
:

GPS quality indicator 0 = GPS No Fix, 1= GPS Fix, 2 = Differential GPS Fix
7
8
:
:
Number of statellites in use for position fix

Horizontal dilution of precision (HDOP)
9, 10
Antenna height above/below mean-sea-level (m), u:sign
VTG sentences
$GPVTG,xxx,T,xxx,M,xx.x,N,,<CR><LF>
1
1, 2
Course, degree true
3, 4
5, 6
:
:
Course, degree Magnetic

Speed (knots)
<Version 2.1>
RMC sentences
$GPRMC,hhmmss,A,ddmm.mmm,a,dddmm.mmm,a,xx.x,xxx,xxxxxx,xx,a*hh<CR><LF>
1
UTC of position fix (Hour, Minute, Second)
2
3, 4
:
:

5, 6
7
:
:

Speed over ground (knot)
8
9
:
:
Course over fround, degrees True

Date : Day, Month, Year (UTC)
10, 11
12
:
:
Magnetic variation, E/W

Checksum
10 11 12
77

RMB sentences
$GPRMB,A,x.xx,a,cccc,cccc,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,xxx.x,xxx,uxx.x,A*hh<CR><LF>
1
10
11
1
2
:
:

Cross track error (NM)
3
4
:
:
Direction to steer L = left, R = right

Origin waypoint ID
5
6, 7
:
:
Destination waypoint latitude, N/S
8, 9
10
:
:
Destination waypoint latitude, E/W

Range to destination (NM)
11
12
:
:
Bearing to destination, degree true

Destination closing velocity (knot)
13
14
:
:
Arrival status :
Checksum
12
13 14
APB sentences
$GPAPB,A,,x.xx,a,N,A,,xxx,a,cccc,xxx,a,,*hh<CR><LF>
1
3 4 5
10
11
1
2
:
:

Magnitude of XTE (cross-track-error)
3
4
:
:
Direction to steer, L=left, R=right

XTE units (NM)
5
6, 7
:
:
Arrival status
Bearing origin to distination, M = Magnetic, T = True
8
9, 10
11
:
:
:
Bearing, present position to destination, M = Magnetic, T = True
Checksum
BWC sentences
$GPBWC,hhmmss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,xxx,T,xxx,M,xxx.x,N,cccc*hh<CR><LF>
1
1
2, 3
4, 5
6, 7
8, 9
10, 11
12
13
78
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
10
11 12
UTC of observation (Hour, Minute, Second)

Waypoint latitude, N/S
Waypoint longitude, E/W
Bearing, degrees true
Bearing, degrees magnetic
Distance (NM)
Waypoint ID
Checksum
13

GLL sentences
$GPGLL,ddmm.mmm,a,dddmm.mmm,a,hhmmss,A*hh<CR><LF>
1
1, 2
3, 4
:
:
Latitude ((Degree, Minute), N/S

5
6
:
:
UTC of position (Hour, minute, Second)

Data status A: valid, V: invalid
Checksum
GGA sentences
$GPGGA,hhmmss,ddmm.mmm,a,dddmm.mmm,a,x,x,xx,uxxxx,M,,M,,*hh<CR><LF>
1
6 7 8
10
11
UTC of position (Hour, Minute, Second)
2, 3
4, 5
:
:
Latitude ((Degree, Minute), N/S

6
7
:
:
GPS quality indicator 0 = GPS No Fix, 1= GPS Fix, 2 = Differential GPS Fix
Number of statellites in use for position fix
8
9, 10
:
:
Horizontal dilution of precision (HDOP)

Antenna height above/below mean-sea-level (m), u:sign
11
Checksum
VTG sentences
$GPVTG,xxx,T,xxx,M,xx.x,N,,*hh<CR><LF>
1
1, 2
Course, degree true
3, 4
5, 6
:
:
Course, degree Magnetic

Speed (knots)
Checksum
79
Appendix D
Waypoint/Route Plan Data In/Output
Serial format
Baud rate
4800 bps
Data bits
Parity
:
:
8 bits
None
Start bit
Stop bit
:
:
1 bit
1 bit
Waypoint data I/O

$PJWPL,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,ccc*hh
1
4 5
1, 2
3, 4
:
:
Latitude ( , minute)
Longitude ( , minute)
5
6
:
:
Waypoint number
Checksum
Example
$PJWPL,3543.501,N,13934.020,E,001*7D
$PJWPL,3543.324,N,13933.786,E,002*7O
:
:
Route plan data I/O

$PJRTE,xxx,xxx,a,ccc,ccc,------------------,ccc*hh
1
Total number of ROUTE messages
2
3
:
:
ROUTE message serial number

Message mode C
4
5
:
:
Route plan number

Waypoint number of route plan
6
:
Example :
Checksum
$PJRTE,003,001,C,001,001,002,003,004,005,006,007,008,009,010,011,012,013,014*2E
$PJRTE,003,002,C,001,015,016,017,018,019,020,021,022,023,024,025,026,027,028*27
$PJRTE,003,003,C,001,029,030,031,032,033,034,035,036,037,038*28
$PJRTE,001,001,C,002,001,005,007*37
:
:
80
Appendix E Waypoint List

Waypoint no.
Waypoint name
Remarks
81
Waypoint no.
82
Waypoint name
Remarks
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GPS NAVIGATOR
HEAD OFFICE &

SALES DEPT.
MAIN PLANT
CODE No.7ZPNA0115
MODEL DC-50-NWZ-4551
Made in JAPAN
Akasaka Twin Tower(MAIN),

17-22, Akasaka 2-chome, Minato-ku,
Phone : +81-3-3584-8711
: +81-3-3584-8715
Fax
Telex : 0242-5420 JRCTOK J
1-1, Shimorenjaku 5-chome, Mitaka-shi,
Phone : +81-422-45-9111
Fax
: +81-422-45-9110
Telex 02822-351 JRCMTK J
Mar. 1998 (First Edition)
May. 1998 KP (2500)
GPS NAVIGATOR
NWZ-4551
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HEAD OFFICE &

Akasaka Twin Tower(MAIN),

GPS Navigator J-NAV500

GPS Navigator J-NAV500

Before you begin

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided or handled

death or serious injury and is extremely likely to cause

likely to lead to serious personal injuries.

may be caused by wrongful operation or misuse of this product.

prevent possible danger.

GPS Navigator J-NAV500

Do not remove or insert the power cable with wet hands.

Do not use voltage other than 12 VDC.

Do not fray, damage or modify the power cable. When a

In the event that smoking or burning odors are detected,

GPS Navigator J-NAV500

When removing the power cord, be sure to remove the

GPS Navigator J-NAV500

GPS Navigator J-NAV500

Names and Functions of Parts ................................................... 13

Display installation ................................................................................................. 16

GPS Navigator J-NAV500

Adjusting Contrast and Backlighting ..................................................................... 39

Maintenance and Inspection ....................................................... 66

Disposal of Navigator ............................................................................................. 68

Message list .............................................................................................. 71

How to address inquiries List of Offices Back Cover

GPS Navigator J-NAV500

GPS stands for Global Positioning System. One of several

The process of correcting the inaccuracies of GPS position data

The process of deriving the current location of a vessel using

Position fixing using satellites and height information.

Position fixing using satellites information only from four or

Loran C time difference

Information for deriving current position by calculating the time

Time difference. The time difference between a master station

A plan that registers a series of waypoints in a navigational path.

GPS Navigator J-NAV500

Automatic sequencing mode

Function that automatically steps from one waypoint to the next

Manual sequencing mode

Factory set value

A function for clearing all settings and returning to the factory

It takes up to 20 minutes to GPS position fixing when it is used

GPS Navigator J-NAV500

Displays the bearing and distance to a waypoint, deviation and correct

Selections can be made to display the desired information.

correct steering direction, course and speed.

GPS Navigator J-NAV500

Large backlit dot matrix liquid crystal display

own navigation system.

1.3 Equipment supplied

Included with the navigator

Spare fuse (2A)

The following optional accessories are also available.

AC power supply unit:

GPS Navigator J-NAV500

1.5 Equipment connections

12 VDC power/input Data I/O

GPS Navigator J-NAV500