User manual LOWRANCE LCX-15 MT

[. . . ] LCX-15MT TM INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WWW. LOWRANCE. COM 75 Copyright © 2001 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION. CAUTION When showing navigation data to a position (waypoint), this unit will show the shortest, most direct path to the waypoint. It provides navigation data to the waypoint regardless of obstructions. [. . . ] Choose the data that you want shown at this location, then press the ENT key to select it. Navigation This screen has a compass rose that not only shows your direction of travel, but also the direction to a recalled waypoint. The navigation screen looks like the one at right when you're not navigating to a waypoint. Your trail history, or path you've taken is depicted by the line extending from the arrow. The large arrow pointing down at the top of the compass rose indicates the current track (direction of travel) you are taking. 33 When navigating to a waypoint, the Navigation screen looks like the one at right. Your ground speed, track, distance and bearing to waypoint, and course are all shown digitally on this screen. This is the distance you are off-course to the side of the desired course line. The course line is an imaginary line drawn from your position when you started navigating to the destination waypoint. Lines on either side of the present position show the current cross track error range The default for the cross track error range is 0. 20 mile. For example, if the present position symbol touches the right cross track error line, then you are . 20 mile to the right of the desired course. You can use the ZIN or ZOUT keys to change the cross track error range. A circle depicting your destination (waypoint) appears on the screen as you approach the waypoint as shown on the screen at right. Travel Time is the time that it will take to reach your destination at your present closing speed. Arrival Time is the local time that it will be when you arrive at the destination, based upon your present closing speed and track. Customizing the Navigation Screen Many of the digital displays can be customized to show different digital data than the defaults shown above. Map There are five different mapping screens: Full Map, Digital Data, Two Position Formats, Two Maps, and Map with Sonar. 34 (Note: Maps must be downloaded from a MapCreateTM CD-ROM onto a MMC. The MMC must be installed into the unit before maps will show on the screen. If your unit came with a MMC, MMC Interface, and CD-ROM, then follow the instructions in the separate booklet. If these items were not included with your unit, then you will need to purchase the accessory pack that includes these items. ) The maps on the CD have the majority of their detail in far southern Canada, the continental United States and Hawaiian islands, northern Mexico, the Bahamas, and Bermuda. The map screens show your course and track from a "bird's-eye" view. If you're navigating to a waypoint, the map shows your starting location, present position, course line, and destination. You don't have to navigate to a waypoint, however, to use the map. [. . . ] To transfer data from the MMC to the unit, follow the above steps, but select "Load Data". 69 70 How to Obtain Service (Canadian Customers Only) We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrance replacement parts. If you need service or repairs, contact the Lowrance Factory Customer Service Department at the toll-free number listed below. A technician may be able to solve the problem and save you the inconvenience of returning your unit. You will be asked for your unit's serial number. 800-661-3983 905-629-1614 Canada Only. How to Obtain Service (International Customers Only) If you need service or repairs, contact the dealer in the country you purchased your unit. [. . . ]