You can adjust the appearance of the different charts and 3D chart views. Each setting is specific to the chart or chart view being used.

From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance.

Orientation

Sets the perspective of the map.

Detail

Adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map, at different zoom levels.

Heading Line

Shows and adjusts the heading line, which is a line drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel, and sets the data source for the heading line.

Panoptix Area

Shows and hides the area being scanned by the Panoptix™ transducer. The attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) must be calibrated use this feature (Transducer Installation Settings).

World Map

Uses either a basic world map or a shaded relief map on the chart. These differences are visible only when zoomed out too far to see the detailed charts.

Spot Depths

Turns on spot soundings and sets a dangerous depth. Spot depths that are equal to or more shallow than the dangerous depth are indicated by red text.

Shallow Shading

Sets the shades from the shoreline to the specified depth.

Depth Range Shading

Specifies an upper and lower depth to shade between.

Symbols

Shows and configures the appearance of various symbols on the chart, such as the vessel icon, navaid symbols, land POIs, and light sectors.

Style

Sets how the chart appears over 3D terrain.

Hazard Colors

Shows shallow water and land with a color scale. Blue indicates deep water, yellow is shallow water, and red is very shallow water.

Safe Depth

Sets the appearance of a safe depth for the Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view.

NOTE: This setting affects only the appearance of hazard colors for the Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view. It does not affect the safe water depth Auto Guidance setting or the sonar shallow water alarm setting.

Range Rings

Shows and configures the appearance of range rings, which help you to visualize distances in some chart views.

Lane Width

Specifies the width of the navigation lane, which is the magenta line in some chart views that indicates the course to your destination.