Furuno FR-8051 - Manual (Page 36)

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Target data
Place the cursor on the plotted target and press
the ENTER/SELECT key. Vector reference, vec-
tor time, vector time elapsed, and selected target’s
bearing, course, speed, CPA and TCPA appear at
bottom of the display.
In the head-up mode target bearing course and
speed become true or relative depending on vec-
tor reference setting. In north-up, course-up and
true motion the target data always shows true
bearing, true course and speed over the ground.
True or relative vector
Target vectors can be displayed relative to own
ship (relative) or with reference to the north
(True). Current vector reference appears at the
bottom of the display when the PLOT mode is
active.
1) Press the MENU key.
2) Select the PLOT menu.
3) Press the ENTER/SELECT key.
4) Select VEC REF and press the ENTER/SE-
LECT key.
5) Select vector reference.
6) Press the ENTER/SELECT key.
7) Press the MENU key.
Vector time
A vector extends from plotted targets to show
projected position of target at elapse of vector
time. The vector is useful for evaluating risk of
collision. Current vector time appears at the bot-
tom of the display when the PLOT mode is ac-
tive.
1) Press the MENU key.
2) Select the PLOT menu.
3) Press the ENTER/SELECT key.
4) Select VEC TIME and press the ENTER/SE-
LECT key.
5) Select vector time.
6) Press the ENTER/SELECT key.
7) Press the MENU key.
Turning past position display on/off
The radar plots the latest five past positions of a
plotted target by dots. You can show or hide the
dots.
1) Press the MENU key.
2) Select the PLOT menu.
3) Press the ENTER/SELECT key.
4) Select TRACK and press the ENTER/SE-
LECT key.
5) Select ON (or OFF).
6) Press the ENTER/SELECT key.
7) Press the MENU key.
Canceling target plotting
Canceling individual target plotting
Place the cursor on the plot symbol and press the
CLEAR/DELETE key.
Canceling all target plotting
1) Press the MENU key.
2) Select the PLOT menu.
3) Press the ENTER/SELECT key.
4) Select ERASE and press the ENTER/SELECT
key.
5) Press the MENU key.