User manual RAYMARINE M1500 MARINE MONITOR

[. . . ] M1500 Marine Monitor Owner's Handbook Document number: 81208_1 Date: June 2003 Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine Limited. i M1500 Marine Monitor Preface This handbook contains very important information on the installation and operation of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best results in operation and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly. Raymarine's Technical Services representatives or your local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have. Important information Intended Use This display is intended to be used in a recreational marine environment. It can be integrated as part of a marine navigation system and/or used within an entertainment system. Safety notices WARNING:Product installation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided. [. . . ] If a longer power cable run is required, use the supplied power cable to connect to the display unit. Then use a suitable connector block to connect the free end to the extension cable; take particular care to ensure correct polarity and grounding of the screening braid to the ship's RF ground. The supplied power cable has a cross-section of 12 AWG (3. 3 mm2). Cable Runs You need to attach the cables shown in the illustration Connections - Typical Installations on page 14. Consider the following before installing the display: · All cables should be adequately secured, protected from physical damage and protected from exposure to heat. Avoid running cables through bilges or doorways, or close to moving or hot objects. · Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deckhead, a watertight feed-through should be used. · Secure cables in place using tie-wraps or lacing twine. Coil any extra cable and tie it out of the way. CAUTION: Do not pull the cable through the bulkheads using a cord attached to the connector. This could damage the connections. Audio/Video Junction Box (optional accessory E85003) Composite video or S-video inputs must be connected via the optional audio/ video junction box; the junction box can also be used for audio input only. The audio input cable between the junction box and PC is 1m in length and must not be extended, so the audio/video junction box should be mounted adjacent to your PC. Connection details are provided with the audio/video junction box. Display Location and Mounting Options The display can be console mounted using the flush-mounting kit supplied. Alternatively, a bracket mount option (E05011) is available. The following section provides the display dimensions and console mounting instructions. Raymarine recommend that you power the unit and select a suitable mounting location prior to installing the display. When planning the display location, the following should be considered to ensure safe, comfortable and reliable operation: · Convenience: The mounting location should be easily accessible to allow operation of the front panel controls and should enable easy viewing of the display. 10 M1500 Marine Monitor · Viewing angle: This LCD has been chosen to give the very best performance, including viewing angle. However, the contrast and colors seen on all LCD displays vary slightly with viewing angle. · Access: There must be sufficient space behind the display to allow cable connections to the rear connectors, avoiding tight bends in the cable. · Interference: The selected location should be far enough away from devices that may cause interference, such as motors, generators and radio transmitter/ receivers (see the EMC guidelines in this section). · Magnetic compass: Mount the display unit at least 3 ft (1m) away from a magnetic compass. · Environment: To prevent overheating, do not restrict airflow at the rear of the display unit; ensure there is adequate ventilation, particularly if the display unit is pod-mounted. Failure to do so could invalidate your warranty. The display should be protected from physical damage and excessive vibration. [. . . ] In cases where a Raymarine certified installer has not installed the product; i. e. Limited Warranty, the affected unit must be returned to the local Raymarine approved service agent, with a copy of proof of purchase and/or completed warranty card. Subject to the Limitations below, the unit will be repaired/replaced at no further cost to the user and promptly returned to the user. In cases where the equipment has been installed by a Raymarine certified installer (boat builder, installer dealer etc. ), i. e. [. . . ]