Raymarine G-Series Installation Instruction

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Checking the bearing alignment1. With your vessel under way: Align the bow with a stationaryobject identified on the radar display An object between 1 & 2NM distant is ideal.2. Note the position of the object on the radar display. If the targetis not under the ships heading marker (SHM), there is analignment error and you will need to carry out bearing alignmentadjustment.Adjusting the bearing alignmentOnce you have checked the bearing alignment you can proceed andmake any required adjustments.With the radar page displayed:1. Select the RADAR SETUP > BEARING ALIGNMENT menu.2. Press the BEARING ALIGNMENT softkey.3. Use the rotary control to place the selected target under theShip’s Heading Marker.4. Press OK when complete.Adjusting radar offset (parking)This setting is applicable to open array scanners. It is used toensure the scanner parks in the correct position when rotation stops.Before you proceed, ensure that:• The radar page is selected• The radar scanner is initialized standby mode1. Press the RADAR SETUP > SCANNER SETUP.2. Select the PARKING OFFSET option, then adjust the offsetangle required to park the radar so that the antenna comes torest facing forward (you should see the Raymarine logo wordingfrom the front of the vessel) when you place it in either standbyor switch it off.3. Press OK when complete.7.7 Sonar checkWarning: Sonar operation• NEVER operate the sounder with the boat out ofthe water.• NEVER touch the transducer face when the sounderis powered on.• SWITCH OFF the sounder if divers are likely to bewithin 7.6 m (25 ft) of the transducer.Select the fishfinder transducerYou must set up the system for the transducer connected to yourDSM. Use the fishfinder setup menus to select the appropriatetransducer.Selecting the fishfinder transducerFrom the main fishfinder screen:1. Press the MENU button.2. Select Fishfinder Setup from the list of options.3. Select Transducer Settings from the list of menu options:4. Use the Select Transducer option and select the appropriatetransducer from those available.Checking the sonarSonar checks are made using the fishfinder application.System checks 111