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NavNet 1/NavNet VX2-Finding your software version.

Jan 292010

Upon turning on your NavNet, you will eventually see a completely black screen containing a disclaimer. At the bottom of the screen, you will see a long list of numbers. Like the picture on the left. This is version 24 of a Navnet 1 (Navionics). Don’t pay any attention to the number after the comma or the numbers before 24. Your version number may be different. Just remember the last two numbers before the comma is what version you’re dealing with. Although it’s always better to get all the digits just in case you mess up. And that’s it. There are a few other ways to find this same number but this one is by far the easiest. The VX2 displays it’s software version the very same way. Just be sure that you tell whom ever you speak to which navnet it is.

Navnet 1 & VX2 Conversions

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Jan 212010

We offer a conversion process of changing your unit from C-map to Navionics or vice-versa. Please keep in mind all of your settings will need to be redone as they will be lost in the conversion process. This also includes radar settings. Please call our staff and inquire about this process if you have any questions.

NavNet3D version 2.02 software

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Jan 202010

NN3D V2.02 Software (latest 6-29-09)

It is very important that you stay in touch with the latest software for Furuno’s Navnet3D system. If you find that you do not have the latest version and would like to have us install it, contact our staff to schedule a service call to your vessel or drop-off/ship the unit to us. Please give us a call for details.

Listed below are some of the changes made from version 2.01 to version 2.02:

* New: “Fishing Chart” RotoKey Selection– This new RotoKey (found under “Charts”)

allows the user to display the new free Fishing Charts on the NN3D Display in either two

or three dimensions (after they have been properly installed in the internal memory).

This feature is only available for new dedicated hi-resolution Fishing Charts on the U.S.

East Coast and U.S. West Coast (isolines at 15 foot intervals).

* Improved: The Worldwide Base Map Vector Charts have been improved (higher

coastline details)

* Improved: A Key Beep now sounds when the RotoKey is depressed for

acknowledgement (if the corresponding option is enabled in the Menu)

* Fixed [MFD8, MFD12]: Proper Time Frames are now utilized in the Animation mode to

display SIRIUS Now-Rad Weather Radar (“real-time mode”).

* Fixed [MFD8, MFD12]: Intermittent problem with the Radar Overlay RotoKey selection

that prevents the Radar Overlay from appearing after a system start up has been

corrected

* Fixed [MFD8, MFD12]: The position of the Cross Track error arrow (in the steering

display instrument) has been corrected.

* Fixed [MFD8, MFD12]: $GPGGA String validity field is now correctly transmitted when

no position fix is detected.

* Fixed [MFD8, MFD12]: The position of the Water Temperature needle (in the Engine

display instrument) has been corrected.

* Fixed: The “Seabed” selection in the “Chart > Vector” menu is now functional

Navnet VX2 unit software and internal battery

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Jan 202010

If you are experiencing problems with your vx2 unit you may need a software upgrade. This is a service that we can provide for you either on the bench or onsite. Your waypoints/routes/user settings will be saved during the process. If you need this upgrade please call and speak to our staff.

Ver 3.04, 07 C-MAP and Ver 3.04,06 Navionics

The Internal Battery

The internal battery that keeps your waypoints/routes/user settings may need to be changed out to maintain the most optimum of performance in your VX2 unit. If the battery goes dead, you lose everything just mentioned. They normally last 5-6 years although some can last longer, you may be taking a chance. Unfortunately, this can not be handled on site. This is a bench process in which your waypoints/routes/user settings are saved to a SDCARD then the battery is replaced. Once that has been performed everything is reloaded back into your unit. You may ship the unit to us or drop it off if you require this service. Give a call to our staff here at M.S.E. and we will be more than happy to coordinate this with you.

Navnet 1 Software and internal battery

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Jan 202010

Check your software. If you need an upgrade, we can perform one for you. Listed below is the latest software version for the Navnet 1 by Furuno. Depending on what version you have, your unit may need to be set back up and seatrialed.

Navionics V25 CMap V21 BB v1.09: 4/7/07

A note on your battery that is installed in your navnet 1/VX2:

These batteries depending on environment last about 5-6 years. There are some that may last longer but you are taking your chances with your settings and waypoints/routes being lost.

We can save your waypoints and routes and perform the battery replacement. We do want you to know that upon replacement of a battery your user settings such as radar alignment, tuning and other features will need to be set back up once the unit is back aboard the vessel. If this is a service that you would like us to perform, we will gladly take care of this for you. A seatrial would be required for the radar tuning/setup procedure. Give us a call for more information.