Furuno GP-1670F User Manual

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
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1.9 Display Width
You can change the display width to change the amount of in-
formation shown, or zoom in or out at the location you select,
in the plotter and steering displays. The selected display
width appears at the bottom right-hand position on the
screen. The available widths depends on latitude and chart
area.
To select a display width, rotate the RotoKey
TM
. Clockwise
to increase the width; counterclockwise to decrease the
width.
1.10 Orientation Mode
The chart can be shown in head-up, north-up, course-
up and auto course-up. Select an orientation mode
from the RotoKey menu: Select [Mode] followed by
[Head Up], [North Up], [Course Up] or [Auto Course
Up]. The selected mode appears at the top left-hand
position.
Description of orientation modes
Head-up: Displays the chart with the current compass heading of your boat at the top
of the screen. The heading data from a compass is required. When the heading
changes, the ship icon remains fixed, and the chart picture rotates according to head-
ing.
North-up: North is at the top of the screen. When your heading changes, the ship icon
moves according to heading. This mode is for long-range navigation.
Course-up: The chart picture is stabilized, and shown with your current course (over
ground) at the top of the screen. The ship icon moves with the heading. If you select
a new course, the picture resets to display the new course at the top of the screen. If
no destination is set, the course is upward on the screen at the moment course-up is
selected.
Display width
20 NM
Orientation mode
GPS 3D
PT00001
5 NM

Furuno GP-1670F Specifications

General

Brand	Furuno
Model	GP-1670F
Category	GPS
Language	English

Summary

Safety Instructions

Important Notices and General Precautions

General safety advice, handling instructions, and product disposal guidelines.

Critical Safety Warnings

Essential warnings and cautions for preventing injury or equipment damage.

Operational Overview

Controls

Detailed description of the unit's controls and buttons for operation.

RotoKeyTM and Soft Controls

Explanation of the RotoKeyTM and soft control functions and operation.

Power On/Off Operation

Step-by-step guide for powering the unit on and off.

2D Plotter Displays

Overview of the plotter's capabilities and map display features.

Home Screen Customization

Guide to selecting and customizing the home screen displays.

Menu Operation

How to navigate and operate the unit's menus.

Man Overboard (MOB) Function

Procedure for marking a man overboard position and related functions.

Track Operations

Track Display Management

How to show, hide, and manage the boat's recorded track.

Track Recording Settings

Instructions for starting, stopping, and configuring track recording parameters.

Points Management

Entering Points

Methods for marking and saving points on the plotter display.

Managing Points

How to move points, select visibility, search, sort, and filter points.

Deleting Points

Route Operations

Creating Routes

Step-by-step guide to creating routes using menus and features.

Editing Routes

Routes List Management

Route Calculation and Reporting

Navigation Functions

Navigating to Points

How to navigate to quick points and saved points.

Navigating via Routes

How to select and start navigation along a chosen route.

Route Following Functions

Fish Finder Operations

Fish Finder Basics

Fish Finder Display Modes

Bottom Discrimination

Automatic Fish Finder Adjustments

Manual Fish Finder Adjustments

Echo Strength and Alarms

ACCU-FISH™ Feature

FISH FINDER Menu Options

Other Functions

AIS and DSC Operations

Understanding AIS target symbols and DSC message information.

AIS SART and CPA/TCPA Alarms

Engine Display and Wireless LAN

iOS Device Output and C-Weather

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Routine Maintenance Procedures

Regular checks and cleaning procedures for optimal equipment performance.

Fuse Replacement and Troubleshooting Guide

Instructions for replacing fuses and resolving common operational issues.

GPS Status and Default Settings

Installation

Display Unit Installation

Guidelines for mounting the main display unit on a tabletop or flush.

Antenna Unit Installation

Instructions for selecting a suitable location and mounting the GPS antenna unit.

Transducer Installation Methods

Methods for installing thru-hull, transom, and inside-hull transducers.

Optional Sensor Installation

Wiring and Connections

Guide to connecting power cables, GPS antenna, and transducers.

Initial Settings and CAN Bus Configuration

Performing initial system setup and configuring CAN bus data.